What's On
Webster Theatre Progamme April - June 2009 (3 MB PDF)
2009
Friday July 3 2009 7.30pm
Michael Marra
Michael Marra has been one of Scotland's most talented and creative songwriters and performers over the last 30 odd years. His songs are full of wry and surreal wit while also offering insights into the human condition. As a performer he has the rare ability to imbue his lyrics with depth, subtlety and at times heartbreaking pathos while on the next beat he will have tears of laughter welling in your eyes.
He has embraced many musical genres over the years writing music and song for films, theatre and television.
" …(another) one of Scotland's best kept secrets ... a poet's ear for detail and a nimble wit " Mojo
"...a poet in blue-suede shoes..." The List
This performance is in the Assembly Hall area of the Theatre, tickets are limited so please book early.
Tickets £13
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Saturday July 25 2009 7.30pm
Rave On A Tribute To Buddy Holly
From 'Blue Days' to 'True Love ways' Rave On celebrates the music of the man himself Buddy Holly.
Marc Robinson founder member of 'ROCKIN ON HEAVENS DOOR' with the Counterfeit Crickets gives you an accurate performance of Buddy Holly and his music.
His attention to detail with attire will have you believing you're back in a time when cars had fins and skirts had petticoats!
50 years have gone by since Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens left us, Marc Robinson will recreate a night of music to show you the music has not died!
Featuring songs... 'It doesn't matter anymore', 'Peggy Sue', 'Heartbeat', and 'Raining in my heart'.
Marc Robinson will be joined by Michael King giving a sensitive performance with his tribute to Billy Fury.
Featuring songs... 'Nothin'shakin', 'Halfway to paradise', and 'Jealousy'.
Tickets £14.50 Concessions £13.50
Friday July 31 2009 7.30pm
CS Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Presented by The Quintessentially Splendiferous Theatre Company
C.S Lewis' classic story of four children who find a mysterious land through an old wardrobe is told in a bold and exciting new production. A 40 strong cast transport you to Narnia using elements of physical theatre, and extraordinary visuals. An adaptation featuring Lewis' original text, set to beautiful new music, this is an experience you will never forget.
"...stirring and faithful adaptation....exquisitely recreates this gothic children's world..." - Time Out
Tickets £8 / £6 Conc
Saturday August 1 2009 7.30pm
MacFloyd
Scotland's Tribute to Pink Floyd
MacFloyd are an eight piece band from Scotland who over the last decade have grown from strength to strength as one of the best tribute bands in the world. With a line up of talented musicians and singers, and an impressive light show, MacFloyd bring their experience and enthusiasm to deliver one of the best Pink Floyd shows.
Tickets £12 / £10 Conc
Monday August 3 2009 7.30pm
Courtney Pine
Transition in Tradition (En hommage a Sidney Bechet)
In March 2009 Courtney released his eagerly anticipated 12th studio album, Transition in Tradition, a hommage to saxophone pioneer Sidney Bechet. This new work, which provides the basis for this evening's performance, pays tribute to the first great saxophone star Sidney Bechet
The music was composed and evolved through a series of shows in the UK during 2007 before Pine brought his band into the studio to document and capture the energy, support and encouragement that only a live audience can give.
The result is breathtaking.
Drums Robert Fordjour; Double Bass Darren Taylor; Acoustic Piano Alex Wilson; Guitar Cameron Pierre; Electric Violin Omar Puente; Bass Clarinet/Saxophones Courtney Pine
Tickets £18.50 advance sales / £20 on the night
Thursday August 6 2009 2.30pm
It's D'Lovely
Presented by Mad About Productions
"It's D'Lovely" makes a first time visit to The Webster Theatre and it is a truly stunning show.
A stroll down memory lane revisits some of the best loved musical songs from the golden age of musicals.
Rodger and Hammerstein's 'Oklahoma', 'Carousel' and 'The Sound Of Music'. Cole Porter's 'I Got Rhythm', 'Anything Goes' 'You're The Top' . Gerswhin's ''S Wonderful', 'Summertime', 'Someone To Watch Over Me'
Berlin's 'Anything You Can Do', 'Cheek To Cheek', 'There's No Business Like Show Business' -- plus many, many more all time favourites.
Brought to you by a cast of West End singers and performed with live music this show provides a feelgood factor and with it an unforgettable performance. Two hours of some of the worlds best known music as fresh now as the day it was written.
Tickets £11 / £9 Conc
Sunday 30th August 7.30pm
Elvis On Tour - The Legend Continues....
Coming back to the Webster by popular demand 'ELVIS ON TOUR - THE LEGEND CONTINUES' features a full evening show paying tribute to the early days of 'pure hip-swivelling ' rock n roll, the '68 Come Back Special' and Elvis's Las Vegas performances. The serious production features LEE 'MEMPHIS' KING, the UK's most successful Elvis impersonator, finalist in "The Worlds Greatest Elvis" and in the special edition of "The Weakest Link" both on BBC One TV. With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true 'must see'!! Don't miss it!
PURE ENTERTAINMENT ! PURE ELVIS !
Tickets £18.50
Wednesday 23rd - Saturday 26th September 2009 7.30pm
West Side Story
Angus Musical Youth Theatre
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.
It's now over 50 years since the very first production of 'West Side Story' opened on Broadway - and almost 50 years since the film version hit the cinema screens (1961). The Angus Musical Youth Theatre group have chosen this classic show to be their 2009 production. It's the Romeo and Juliet story told in a unique way in a show that many say changed the direction of musical theatre at the time. 'West Side Story' is full of great dance routines and popular show songs including 'I Feel Pretty', 'Tonight' and 'America'.
Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins. Book by Arthur Laurents: Music by Leonard Bernstein: Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E Griffith & Harold Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens.
Tickets £10
Saturday 21 November 7.30pm
The MacDonald Bros "X-mas" Show
The Scottish pop duo has taken the Scottish music scene by storm since they burst into the public eye in 2006 as finalists in ITV's "The X Factor."
The pace has been relentless for the MacDonald Bros achieving spectacular success, with three top 10 albums, produced by former Bay City Roller Stuart "Woody" Wood. Their platinum selling debut album made pop history as the first album on a Scottish independent label to go straight in at number 1 in the Scottish charts.
In the past three years The MacDonald Bros have enjoyed highlights such as two headlining tours of Scotland, the place as the sole support act for Irish superstars Westlife on their latest UK arena Tour, and a promotional trip to Australia to release their first album down under through Sony BMG. They also had an unreleased song given to them by Sir Elton John for their second album. All this has contributed to an incredible few years for Craig and Brian MacDonald.
Now the lads are back and raring to take to the stage with their multitude of musical instruments for a fun packed family entertaining CHRISTMAS SHOW!
See You All There!
Tickets £12 & £10 (Conc)
The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, Arbroath, DD11 1AW 01241 435800
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