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SUMMARY:Christmas Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Our guest artists for Christmas are Susan Glassford and ceramicist Gordon Cooke. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur current resident 2025 are artists John Sibson\, Jamie Oldham\, Geoffrey Smith & Mark A Pearce and ceramicists Syl Macro\, Dorit Deutsch & Chris Cox.
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SUMMARY:PUSS IN BOOTS
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Christmas production at Upfront Puppet Theatre is a magical retelling of the classic French fairy tale: “Puss in Boots.” \n\n\n\nThis faithful adaptation brings the beloved story to life with a cast of expertly crafted long string marionettes\, stunning special effects and an original musical score. \n\n\n\nThe story begins with three sons inheriting very different gifts: one receives a mill\, another a donkey\, and the youngest is left only a cat. But this is no ordinary cat — he can talk\, and he’s on a mission to change his master’s fortunes. Through clever tricks and bold moves\, the cat helps his master rise in status to become the Marquis of Carabas\, outwitting a powerful ogre and securing a royal marriage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll shows are at 2pm.  ( telephone or email to book lunch tables before the shows)Performance days are:December 14th\, 20th\, 21st\, 22nd\, 23rd\,24th\, 27th\, 28th\,29th & 30th.January 2nd\, 3rd & 4th. \n\n\n\nTickets: Adults £10\, Children £8.50\, Family £32 (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children)To choose your seats\, book and pay online\, follow the link below: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/e-vzkqav
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CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:The Breath
DESCRIPTION:The Breath is Manchester-based guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly. They met on the city’s gig circuit in the late noughties. An unlikely pairing though it was\, he an acclaimed guitar whiz\, ex long-time member of The Cinematic Orchestra and a softly spoken Manchester urbanite\, she a folk singer with a larger-than-life personality and a powerful voice to match. Their connection was immediate; they formed The Breath in 2016\, a singer-songwriter duo to present their contemporary take on alt-folk. \n\n\n\nFor them\, it’s all about the song. Connolly is a storyteller and their exquisitely crafted\, honest\, personal\, heartfelt songs are as likely to touch on childhood summers and first love as cultural dislocation\, post- colonial injustices and grief. But it’s Ríoghnach’s impassioned delivery and extraordinary stop-you-in- your-tracks voice\, coupled with Stuart’s understated brilliance that is so engaging. \n\n\n\nThe Breath have released three albums on Peter Gabriel’s Real World label. Their breakthrough album\, ‘Carry Your Kin’ (2016) delved deeply into the spaces between rock\, ambient and Irish folk\, where layered vocals\, mesmerising guitar riffs and expansive folk arrangements created a big sound. ‘Let the Cards Fall’ followed in 2018\, and\, like the first\, was recorded with a full band granting a multi-textured kaleidoscope of sound with a cinematic sensibility. References to Celtic history and cultural loss are woven into a bewitching collection of songs that span beguiling ballads and punch-the-air anthems. In support of the release\, Stuart and Ríoghnach performed a series of shows – just the two of them. Stripped bare\, they found a new depth and beauty in their songs allowing their extraordinary connection to shine through. \n\n\n\nThe duo returned to the studio in 2019 to record ‘Only Stories (Let the Cards Fall Revisited)’ reimagining previous work (alongside two new songs) taking it back to its acoustic roots. This new direction would see Ríoghnach Connolly receive an RTÉ Folk Award nomination for Best Folk Singer and win Folk Singer Of The Year at the 2019 BBC R2 Folk Awards for which the duo were also nominated as Best Duo/Group. \n\n\n\nDuring the pandemic of 2020/2021\, The Breath returned to the studio to record a set of songs in remembrance of American lost folk icon\, Karen Dalton. In the spring of 2021\, they released a two-track single\, ‘Something On Your Mind’ and original song\, ‘Remembering Mountains’. They release their third studio album on Real World Records in 2023. \n\n\n\nThe Breath in Autumn 2023 build to their new album\, ‘Land Of My Other’. Ten original tracks of raw\, gorgeous\, acoustic-minded music. Songs that tell stories in ways that soothe\, stir\, exalt\, and touch emotional chords that will bring tears of lamenting joy\, to your eyes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS HERE https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-pqpvxoa
URL:https://up-front.com/event/the-breath/
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SUMMARY:Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher
DESCRIPTION:The intuitive musical interplay between Kathryn and Amy is born out of a long-standing creative friendship. Kathryn’s pipes marry beautifully with Amy’s exquisite accordion playing. A cascade of jigs\, reels\, heart-wrenching airs\, together with percussive clog dancing makes for an irresistible mix. Kathryn’s current release ‘Return to Kielderside’ marks 40 years since her first album made while she was still at school. “…an artistic\, physical\, psychic repositioning of the musician against the landscape that first inspired her.” KLOF Mag. Kathryn Tickell – Northumbrian pipes\, fiddle\, voice Kathryn is widely acclaimed as the foremost exponent of the Northumbrian pipes. She is a composer\, performer\, broadcaster and recording artist whose work is deeply rooted in the landscape and people of Northumbria. She has released 17 of her own albums to date and has also recorded and performed with Sting\, Jacob Collier\, The Chieftains\, Penguin Café Orchestra\, Royal Northern Sinfonia\, London Sinfonietta and many others. She has twice won “Musician of the Year” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and was awarded the OBE in 2015 for services to folk music. Kathryn is a regular presenter for BBC Radio 3’s “Music Planet”. Amy Thatcher – accordion\, voice\, clog dancing Amy is one of the UK’s leading folk accordionists. Her musical roots are in Stockport’s Fosbrook Folk Education Trust\, where she trained from the age of eight on accordion\, fiddle\, piano and clog dancing. The Traditional Music degree course at Newcastle University drew her to the north east where she subsequently joined The Shee\, The Monster Ceilidh Band and Kathryn’s ensembles The Side and The Darkening. “No one has evoked the landscape and traditions of Northumbria more affectingly than Kathryn Tickell; a champion of the Northumbrian pipes\, she is steeped in the songs and mythology of the north-east.” The Observer. Book tickets here – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-qmjjmpePre concert supper served from 5:30pm onwards booking essential Telephone: 01768484538
URL:https://up-front.com/event/kathryn-tickell-amy-thatcher/
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SUMMARY:Dub N Grub presents Soothsayers & North Fire Sound
DESCRIPTION:The secret of Soothsayers’ longevity is down to the band’s evolution\,keeping them relevant in changing times .The band have produced 11 top quality studio albums showcasing song writing that exudes a joy of music and life\, lyrically reflecting on social problems and political pitfalls. \n\n\n\nIn Sep 2025 Soothsayers will release a new album\, Fly Higher \, celebrating 25 years since their first release. Singles from the album have already received extensive radio play\, an album packed full of groove and melody that demonstrates that Soothsayers passion for creating uplifting and meaningful music burns as strong as ever. \n\n\n\nLive performances are where the band take their organic unique anduniversally uplifting afro \, jazz and dub infused sound to the next level combining high quality musicianship with a lyrical message\, warm sonics and irresistible dance grooves. Soothsayers have performed at an impressive list of festivals\, venues and theatres including: \n\n\n\nRototom Festival (Spain)\, WOMAD \, The North Sea Jazz Festival\, Dhaka World Music Festival\, London Jazz Festival\, Glastonbury\, Barbados World Music Festival. \n\n\n\nLive radio sessions include BBC Radio 3\, BBC radio London\, BBC Radio 4\, BBC World Service\, JazzFM and more.Take away grub menu available at a small extra costDoors 6:30pm Tickets £16 purchase here click link – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-vxekqrx
URL:https://up-front.com/event/dub-n-grub-presents-soothsayers-north-fire-sound/
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SUMMARY:Oxford Concert Party
DESCRIPTION:Take 300 years of music from around the world\, turn it upside down\, infuse it with humour\, energy\, passion and pathos – and you have the recipe with which the Oxford Concert Party charms and delights its audiences wherever they go. Described as “a decidedly unstuffy bunch of superb musicians” (Daily Telegraph) they create a rich\, colourful and expressive sound\, and their vibrant virtuosity\, and zany offbeat humour makes for an unforgettable performance. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Concert Party is a lively and highly entertaining group of six first-rate musicians with a unique repertoire which ranges from Vivaldi to Piazzolla\, via Argentinian Tango\, Jewish Klezmer\, French cafe music\, and music from Eastern Europe\, Ireland and Scotland.  \n\n\n\n“One of the most entertaining\, mould-breaking groups around”   Oxford Times \n\n\n\n“A decidedly unstuffy bunch of superb musicians – look out for them whenever your spirits need a lift”  Daily Telegraph \n\n\n\nTours include the Shetland Islands\, Scotland\, Ireland\, Holland\, Italy (by personal invitation from Gian Carlo Menotti). \n\n\n\nRadio appearances include The Late Show (Radio Eireann)\, Mr. Anderson’s Fine Tunes\, Loose Ends (Edinburgh Festival Pick of the Fringe)\, Friday Night is Music Night\, In Tune (Radio 3)\, Front Row (BBC Radio 4)Pre concert supper can be booked from 5:30pm onwards (booking essential) Tel: 01768484538 Tickets £15 – BOOK HERE – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-ldngezy
URL:https://up-front.com/event/oxford-concert-party/
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SUMMARY:Stanelli's Super Circus
DESCRIPTION:A full circus in miniature. An amazing experience not to be missed\, suitable for all ages. This unique collection of trick circus marionettes was saved for the nation by a Heritage Lottery Grant. It is one of the largest and most complete puppet circus’s in Europe. You will see clowns\, jugglers\, acrobats\, tight-rope walker\, lion jumping throuh fire… plus the highlight of the show – Zippo the clown shooting out of a cannon. \n\n\n\nPerformances dates and times:Sunday 29th March @ 3pmWednesday 1st April @ 3pmThursday 2nd April @ 11amFriday 3rd April @ 3pmEaster Sunday 5th April @ 3pmEaster Monday 6th April @ 3pmWednesday 8th April @ 3pmThursday 9th April @ 11amFriday 10th April @ 3pmSunday 12th April @ 3pm \n\n\n\nThe show lasts approximately 1.5 hours\, including an interval in the middle. Meet the puppets and puppeteers after the show and take photographsTICKETS:Children £8.50 Adults £10 Family £32 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children).Choose your seats and book online below \n\n\n\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/e-xpregj \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nN.B. The Upfront Puppet Museum will be opening for the first time on puppet show days. Book tickets for a museum visit at 1:30 before the 3pm performances\, or at 1pm after the morning performances.Tickets will be available to book online very soon.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/stanellis-super-circus-3/
CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:Steel Foxes\, Uncle Carbunkle & North Fire Sound (DJ)
DESCRIPTION:Steel Foxes are an 8 piece band from Cumbria that have made a solid impression on new audiences across the festival scene last summer. As they get ready for another busy summer of festivals we welcome them for spring dance to blow out the the cobwebs. \n\n\n\nSteel Foxes creates a unique sound blending violin\, harp electronic synths and fx with tight drums and bass. Complimented with chunky guitar riffs & vocal harmonies. They are hard to define as their sound is a unique mix of funk\, dubbed out electronics and soundscapes with high energy rhythms and performance. \n\n\n\nOn support we have Cumbrian blues musician known for his impromptu busking performances around the county Phil Saunders AKA Uncle Carbunkle. He will be playing his version of Cyberskiffle with electronic blues guitar\, harmonica & vocals alongside live drums. \n\n\n\nAfter party DJ set from North Fire Sound playing funk\, soul\, hip hop & reggae \n\n\n\nTickets £12 \n\n\n\n– BUY HERE –https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-jxxlldr
URL:https://up-front.com/event/steel-foxes-uncle-carbunkle-north-fire-sound-dj/
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SUMMARY: Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas and Eduardo Martín (Classical Guitar Concert)
DESCRIPTION:This April\, The Bridge returns to the beautiful Upfront Gallery with a powerful new chapter in their story. \n\n\n\nAfter their electrifying debut\, Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas and Eduardo Martín reunite to present music from their second album\, The Bridge II: En otra dimensión — a vibrant\, soulful and deeply human conversation between two of Cuba’s most distinctive guitar voices. \n\n\n\nRooted in an innate Caribbean sense of rhythm\, their performances transform the guitar into a complete orchestra. Classical lyricism and rock energy flow seamlessly into son montunos\, Yoruba-inspired chants\, feel-good rumbas\, funk-infused boleros and cinematic soundscapes\, where Cuban tumbaos and percussive slap-bass effects create a rich and intoxicating tapestry of sound. \n\n\n\nTwo virtuosos. Two generations. One unforgettable musical journey. \n\n\n\nJoin us this April in Penrith for an evening that promises fire and intimacy\, brilliance and depth — and experience the next dimension of The Bridge live. \n\n\n\nPre concert supper can be booked from 5:30pm onwards \n\n\n\nBuy tickets here http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited
URL:https://up-front.com/event/ahmed-dickinson-cardenas-and-eduardo-martin-classical-guitar-concert/
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SUMMARY:Dub N Grub presents Channel One Ft Ras Sherby plus North Fire Sound & Friends
DESCRIPTION:As Dub N Grub slowly works its way through some of the UK’s top ranking sound system DJs & mic men. After trying to make this happen for many year we are buzzing to announce we have finally managed to book Mikey Dread from Channel One Sound System & MC Ras Sherby on the mic. \n\n\n\nChannel One have played all over the world with numerous headline performance at huge festivals and sound system events. The Channel One Sound System is a regular feature at many UK club nights and festivals. \n\n\n\nThis will be a one off opportunity to see them playing on a custom built reggae sound system provided by North Fire Sound. \n\n\n\nNorth Fire Sound & friends on DJ support \n\n\n\nFood will be served at a small extra cost from 3pm onwards. \n\n\n\nBook tickets via ticketsourcewww.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited
URL:https://up-front.com/event/dub-n-grub-presents-channel-one-ft-ras-sherby-plus-north-fire-sound-friends/
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SUMMARY:Jack Broadbent
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, Jack Broadbent hits the road in support of Orchids\, a deeply personal new album recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The record\, which earned early acclaim and led to Broadbent’s 2025 Boisdale ‘Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year Award’\, presented by Jools Holland\, showcases his signature slide guitar alongside some beautifully crafted piano pieces and his most sensitive songwriting to date. Orchids explores love\, loss and family\, featuring Jack’s father Mick Broadbent on bass. This is Jack Broadbent\, exposed\, raw\, intimate\, and unmissable live. \n\n\n\nPre concert super can be booked from 5:30pm (booking essential Tel: 01768484538 to book.Tickets £20 Book Tickets HERE www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited
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