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PAA events events guide guide
Festival
29th September September ‘18 ‘18 -29th 14th October October ‘18 ‘18 14th Supported by
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PRESTON ARTS FESTIVAL LAUNCH
Sun 30th Sep
Preston Arts Festival Launch by the Mayor of Preston
followed by an opening concert featuring:
Jing Fu – Chinese folk dance Franco Cornacchione –accordion Egan Academy of Irish Dancing Preston Orpheus Choir MC Rob Feeley Raffle and refreshments available 14:00 Free entry with a retiring collection Preston Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT
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EXHIBITIONS & FAIRS
Sat 29th Sep
PRESTON COMIC CON 2018
Stars from film and TV alongside amazing artists will descend on Preston Guild Hall. Plus Preston Comic Con will include almost 100 stalls selling collectables you won’t find anywhere else! Standard entry (10:30am): Tickets £8, Under 16s £4, Under 5s FREE. Early Entry: (9:30am): Tickets £12, Under 16s £6, Under 5s FREE. Guild Hall Sat 13th – Sun 14th Oct NEW LONGTON FINE ART FAIR A spectacular display of work by invited Northwest artists. Refreshments available 10:00 - 17:00 Free entry. New Longton Village Hall, Boundary Close, New Longton, PR4 8BD Sat 13th – Sun 14th Oct (This exhibition will continue after the end of the Arts Festival) WHITTINGHAM LIVES: Hidden Histories, Alternative Futures is an exhibition that forms part of a wider project exploring the history and legacy of Preston’s Whittingham Asylum, from its opening in 1873 through to its final demolition in 2016. The exhibition is a creative response combining personal experiences with social, cultural and historical observations. Free entry. Harris Museum and Art Gallery
PERFORMANCE 16:00 -17:00 EVENTS
Sat 29th Sep
CHORAL CONCERT
Participants in the Whittingham Lives singing day workshop (see page 7) will perform under the direction of Neil Taylor and accompanied by Pete Durrant (piano). The concert will include 2-3 pieces from the new choral suite War’s Embers, by Sasha Manning Johnson with words by poet Ivor Gurney who served in WWI and experienced life in an asylum. In addition some short choral works by composers with mental health problems and a piano solo by Robert Schumann who suffered similarly. Also well-known folksongs and traditional songs from World War One 16:00 - 17:00 Free entry with Retiring collection. Preston Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT Sat 29th Sep
GATHERER OF SOULS
Launch of the latest book by poet Lorna Smithers with readings by guest poets and open mic slots. 19:30 - 21:00 Free entry. Black Horse, Friargate
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PERFORMANCE EVENTS
Sun 30th Sept
AFTERNOON TEA CONCERT BY PENWORTHAM ST. LEONARD’S G&S SOCIETY
Relax as St Leonard’s entertain you with a wide range of musical styles (including some G&S of course). These concerts are a delight year after year. £6 (Ticket price includes refreshments served at your table) 14:00 St Leonard’s Church Hall, Marshalls Brow, Penwortham, PR1 9JA Sun 30th Sep
KALEIDOSCOPE
Cash for Kids 4th annual variety show. Hosted by TV and radio presenter, Andy Crane, the show features former Liberty X member and The Voice winner 2016, Kevin Simm, the smooth vocals of Stephen Bayliss, hilarious comedian Terry Cotta, stunning musician Mikala Fredrikkson, Preston’s College Dance and Performing Arts Students, The Inspirations Dancers and Blackpool based Skool of Street. 18:30 £16 (£12.50 concessions). Charter Theatre Wed 3rd Oct
HARRIS LIVE – THE DIVA SESSIONS
Sarah Hanson, lead singer in popular Preston band Saraban brings her unique brand of indie/rock/funk whilst Dani Wallace draws on her background in Soul and Jazz making for an unforgettable and eclectic celebration of “The Diva” 19:30 Wed 3rd Oct £8 (£7 conc.) Booking on Eventbrite Harris Museum and Art Gallery. Thu 4th Oct
KTB MUSIC LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Lucy Nolan (harp) plays. Sonata in G by C.P.E. Bach and Benjamin Britten's Suite for Harp 13:00 £5 entry, Longton Methodist Church, Marsh Lane, Longton PR4 5ZJ Thu 4th Oct
PRESTON POETRY PARTNERSHIP - presents a National Poetry Day Event. Damson Poets, Preston
Poets’ Society and Scribble combine to celebrate with readings on the theme of ‘Change’. Open mic spots available on the night 19:30 Free entry. Everyone Welcome. Collection during the event. Livesey House, UCLan, Heatley Street, PR1 2XR Thu 4th Oct
PINTO BEANS - Modern jazz featuring Preston’s own jazz giant Harold Salisbury 20:45 Free entry. Mad Hatters, 53 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ
PERFORMANCE EVENTS
Fri 5th Oct
PPAET LUNCHTIME CONCERT given by students of Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester 12:30. £7 on the door (includes light refreshments before the recital). St George’s Church, George’s Road, off Lune St, PR1 2NP
Fri 5th Oct
LOCK-OUT: THE COTTON FAMINE
Readings and artwork display from the Archives project based on archive material related to the 19th century cotton famine. 14:00 Free entry. Lancashire Archives, Bow Lane, PR1 2RE Sat 6th Oct Create Theatre Productions Presents
THESE ARE THE GREATEST SHOWS (Live in Concert)
Featuring all your favourite Movie & Musical theatre hits. Including songs from:The Greatest Showman, Moulin Rouge, Burlesque, Chicago and many more 19:30 Tickets – Adult £14, Children & Concessions £12, Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) £44 Ticketlink – https://thegreatestshowslive.eventbrite.co.uk. Preston Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT Sun 7th Oct
AFTERNOON TEA CONCERT BY PENWORTHAM ST. LEONARD’S G&S SOCIETY
Relax as St Leonard’s entertain you with a wide range of musical styles (including some G&S of course). These concerts are delightful year after year. £6 (Includes refreshments served at your table). 14:00 Hoole Village Hall, Much Hoole, PR4 4QA Sun 7th Oct Joyce Grenfell “The Time of Her Life” with Kimberley Russell. A revival of the comic songs and monologues of the great English comedienne. 19:30 £10 available from the Box Office 07738 915848. Preston Playhouse, Market St. West, PR1 2HB Wed 10th Oct Harris Music Club presents
Gwendolen Martin (soprano) and Alex McCartney (lute)
Songs of devotion, love and betrayal from 17th century England and Italy. 13:00 £12 on the door. Preston Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT
PERFORMANCE EVENTS
Thu 11th Oct
TALES OF THE SEA
Readings from the Archives project based on archive material related to the sea and
ships. 14:00 Free entry. Lancashire Archives, Bow Lane, PR1 2RE Thu 11th Oct NEW ORLEANS JAZZ from The Silver Bell Jazz Band 20:45 Free entry. Mad Hatters, 53 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ
Fri 12th Oct HOGJAW plus special guests. American band that borders between country and rock. 20:00 £10 advance (£12 on the door) SEE Tickets, WeGotTickets & Skiddle. Continental Bar (01772 499 425) or Action Records (01772 884 772) The Continental South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP Sat 13th Oct
CONTI - ONE NIGHT ONLY A night of live music produced by Jake Heaton and featuring one of the North West’s most respective Indie bands, TOM KELLOCK with THREE DAY WEEKEND. Support comes from the popular Indie bands RONDA, KYRIS and NEPTUNE VALLEY
19:30 - 23:00 (Doors open 18:45) For advance bookings tickets are £4 from SEE Tickets, SKIDDLE, Continental Bar (01772 499425) or any of the bands. Tickets are also available on the door for £6. The Continental, South Meadow Lane. PR1 8JP
Sun 14th Oct THE JOHN BAILEY QUARTET led by classical/jazz guitarist John Bailey with Jack Chandler (sax), Gary Culshaw (bass) and Jonathan Hartley (drums) provides a musical nightcap to this year’s Preston Arts Festival. 21:00 No entry fee but there will be a collection bucket to enable you to show your appreciation. The Ferret, 53 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ
TALKS
Mon 1st Oct
PRESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
My work as a Local History Detective. Talk by Steve Halliwell 19:15. £3 non-members. Preston Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT Wed 3rd Oct
THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON
Talk by Sam French with live and recorded musical illustration. 14:00. £3. Lancashire Archives, Bow Lane, PR1 2RE Wed 3rd Oct
TOM FINNEY ERA
Talk by Eric Jones (who played with Sir Tom at Preston North End) and PNE expert and official club historian Ian Rigby. 19:00. £3. Room A, Town Hall, Lancaster Road, PR1 2RL Mon 8th Oct DICKENS IN PRESTON. Talk by Richard Catmore about time spent in Preston by the great novelist Charles Dickens 19:30. £3 on the door. Stanley Arms, Lancaster Road, PR1 1DA Tue 9th Oct PRESTON ART SOCIETY Styles and Development in Portraiture. Talk by Michael Hipkins 19:00. £4 non-members. Queen’s Drive Primary School, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, PR2 3LA Wed 10th Oct GARDENS, ARTS AND CULTURE. Talk by Chris Mortimer 19:00. £3 on the door. Room A, Town Hall, Lancaster Road, PR1 2RL
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Thu 4th Oct
MORE OF MYSTERIOUS PRESTON
Guided Walk led by Aidan Turner-Bishop 10:15. £4 Pay on arrival. Meet at entrance to UCLan Foster Building Wed 10th Oct
HURRAH FOR HUNT – On the Track of Preston Radicals Guided Walk led by Dr David Hunt 10:15. £4 Pay on arrival. Meet at Harris Museum entrance
THEATRE
Wed 3rd Oct
TALKIN’ DEAD
Don’t Go Into The Cellar! theatre company introduce you to 2 of America’s most notorious killers – Lizzie Borden who murdered her parents and Dr Henry Howard Hughes the US’s earliest serial killer.
14:30 £10 from Guild Hall box office. (Ticket price includes food and drink). Guild Hall, Lancaster Suite Wed 3rd, Thu 4th, Fri 5th & Sat 6th Oct Broughton Players present Oscar Wilde’s most renowned comedy –
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
19:30 Wed 3rd £8 (£7 conc), other performances £9 (£8 conc) Tickets from 01772 744771 . Preston Playhouse, Market St. West, PR1 2HB Sat 6th (13:00 & 16:00) & Sun 7th Oct (11:00 & 13:00)
PEPPA PIG’S ADVENTURE
Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. £18.50 (Under 16 £16.50). Charter Theatre Sat 6th Oct Dean Taylor Productions present HEROES - a comedy by Tom Stoppard (adapted from Gérald Sibleyras' Le Vent des Peupliers) Three war veterans plot to escape from the boredom of a soldiers’ retirement home. 19:00 Tickets £10. St Andrews Church Hall, Liverpool Road, Longton PR4 5AA Tue 9th Oct
WITHERING LOOKS
LipService – Britain’s favourite literary lunatics, are back with their cult Brontë spoof. Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding dust off their crinolines, wear flattering bonnets and sit at rained-lashed windows in a pale and decorative manner 19:30 £17.50. Charter Theatre Thu 11th, Fri 12th & Sat 13th Oct Longton Players present AND THEN THERE WERE NONE A murder mystery based on the book by Agatha Christie 19:30 £8 (Including tea/coffee) Tickets from box office at 01772 875418 St Andrews Church Hall, Liverpool Road Longton, PR4 5AA
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WORKSHOPS
Sat 29th Sep Whittingham Lives Singing Day (part of the Whittingham Lives project) Members of St George’s Choir, Poynton will lead a singing day embracing a newly commissioned choral piece written by Sasha Manning titled ‘Wars Embers’ for choirs to celebrate Whittingham’s history. Workshop participants are invited to take part in the Concert to follow at 16:00 10:30 – 15:30. Free Event. Preston Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT Tue 2nd Oct Little Hands On – Stories, art, singing, games and crafts to introduce little ones under 5 to some of the fascinating things you can see in the Harris. 11:00-12:00 Free, no booking necessary. Harris Museum and Art Gallery Tue 2nd Oct Welcome to Preston Circle Dance Group “DANCE IS A MEDITATION IN MOVEMENT” Unwind and de-stress with an evening of relaxing and meditative dances. Leader Rosemary Forrest 19:00-21:00 Free for first time participants. Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Road, Fulwood, PR2 3BS Wed 3rd Oct NEW LONGTON ARTISTS - Demonstration/workshop with Peter Layzell 19:30 - 22:00 Visitors welcome (small entrance fee) New Longton Village Hall, Boundary Close, New Longton, PR4 8BD Wed 3rd Oct Fired 4 U Adults night. Make your clay Christmas angel candle/crystal holder. Cost includes tuition, making your angel on the 4th and returning on the 17th to paint them up. Tutor: Jane Fox 19:00 – 21:30 £25 per person. Places must be pre booked on 01772 203060 with 50% deposit. Fired 4 U, Hennel Lane, Walton-le-Dale, PR5 4LA Wed 3rd Oct Welcome to Preston Cardmakers Ever wanted to make your own greeting cards, wedding invitations or scrapbooks? Then come along to the Craft club and you will be made most welcome. All equipment is provided plus tuition if needed. 19:00 -21:00 Free for first time participants. Any enquiries call Kath on 01772 812968 or mobile 07825091178 Wellington Road Community Centre, Ashton, Preston PR2 1BU
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WORKSHOPS
Thu 4th Oct MINI POTTERS WORKSHOP Art and craft session for pre-school age children with playtime, story time, craft and pottery painting 10:00 – 11:15. £10 per child. Places must be pre booked on 01772 203060 with 50% deposit. Fired 4 U, Hennel Lane, Walton-le-Dale, PR5 4LA Thu 4th Oct Welcome to Preston Opera. A free taster session for anyone interested in joining this long established and highly respected opera group. All voices welcome from bass to soprano and all newcomers will be allocated a buddy to help them with friendly advice and explanation where necessary. No previous experience required. 19:30 - 22:00 No charge for non-members. Carey Baptist Church Hall, Pole St, Preston, PR1 1DT Fri 5th Oct Welcome to Find Your Voice Come to a taster session with professional singer and tutor Joyce Tindsley and learn how to sing, or if you can sing learn how to sing better. Suitable for all abilities. 12:30 – 14:30 Free for first time participants. New Longton, Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Lane, New Longton, PR4 4AA Sat 6th Oct Learn CIRCUS SKILLS with Blackpool Circus School Including Diabolo, juggling, fun wheels, stilts. Also unicycles, mini bikes and mini tightropes. Suitable for all ages including families. Refreshments available. 13:30 – 16:30 Retiring collection. Douglas Hall, St Cuthbert’s Church, Lytham Road, PR2 3AR Sat 6th (10:00 – 16:00) & Sun 7th Oct (11:00 – 15:00) The Harris Library Fun Palace A friendly, fun and creative Saturday. Culture for, by, with all. Everyone an Artist, Everyone a Scientist. Free event. The Harris, Market Square, PR1 2PP
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WORKSHOPS
Sat 6th Oct Ingol Library Fun Palace A friendly, fun and creative Saturday. Culture for, by, with all. Everyone an Artist, Everyone a Scientist. 10:00 - 16:00 Free event. Ingol Library, Ventnor Place, Ingol, PR2 3YX Sat 6th Oct Lostock Hall Fun Palace A friendly, fun and creative Saturday. Culture for, by, with all. Everyone an Artist, Everyone a Scientist. 10:00 - 15:00 Free event. Lostock Hall Library, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, PR5 5TU Sun 7th Oct Welcome to Dancing the Next Step (Ballroom and Latin) Free trial session. Tel 07803 417276 for further information, or just turn up 19:00 – 20:00 Preston Marriott Leisure Club at Broughton, PR3 5JB Sat 13th Oct Lace making demonstration by members of Preston Lacemakers who will provide an exhibition of completed lace items, a demonstration of bobbin lace making and an opportunity for members of the public to have a go at this interesting and ancient craft. Free event. The Harris, Market Square, PR1 2PP
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Marriott Leisure Club (non members welcome) Sundays 7 - 9pm Thursdays 8:30 - 10pm Telephone: 07803 417276
FILMS
Mon 1st Oct BARRY LYNDON (1975) (A) 185 mins An Irish rogue wins the heart of a rich widow and assumes her dead husband's aristocratic position in 18th-century England. Starring Ryan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson and Patrick Magee. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. 4 Oscars 19:00 Retiring collection. Arts Festival Film Week. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE Tue 2nd Oct A TASTE OF HONEY (1961) (X)101 mins A pregnant teenage girl must fend for herself when her mother remarries, leaving the girl with only a new male friend for support. Starring Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan, Robert Stephens. Directed by Tony Richardson Golden Globe award 19:00 Retiring collection. Arts Festival Film Week. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE
FILMS
Wed 3rd Oct PLATOON (1986) (15) 120 mins A young soldier in Vietnam faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man. Starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe. Directed by Oliver Stone. 4 Oscars including Best Film and Best Director. 19:00 Retiring collection. Arts Festival Film Week. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE Thu 4th Oct DEATH IN VENICE (1971) (AA) 130 mins While recovering in Venice, a sickly composer becomes dangerously fixated with a teenage boy. Starring Dirk Bogarde, Romolo Valli and Mark Burns. Directed by Luchino Visconti. 19:00 Retiring collection. Arts Festival Film Week. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE Fri 5th Oct CABARET (1972) (X) 124 mins Musical in which a female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them. Starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Helmut Griem. Directed by Bob Fosse. Won 8 Oscars including Best Actress and Best Director. 19:00 Retiring collection. Arts Festival Film Week. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE Mon 8th Oct Live music performances at 18:30 followed by the film after which there is an audience discussion. 1in4 Film Festival BIRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Innocence) (2014) 15 1hr 59 Washed up superhero actor Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing and staring in a Broadway production. 18:30 Free entry. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE Tue 9th Oct Live music performances at 18:30 followed by the film after which there is an audience discussion. 1in4 Film Festival BREATHE (2017) 12A 1hr 58 The inspiring true love story of Robin (Andrew Garfield) and Diana Cavendish (Claire Foy), an adventurous couple who refuse to give up in the face of a devastating disease. 18:30 Free Entry. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE
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FILMS
Wed 10th Oct COCO (animation) (2017) PG 1hr 43 Aspiring musician Miguel, (Anthony Gonzalez – voice) enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.
12:30 Free entry. 1in4 Film Festival. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE
A STREET CAT NAMED BOB (2016) 12A 1hr 43 James Bowen (Luke Treadaway), a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat. 18:30. Free entry. 1in4 Film Festival. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE Thu 11th Oct Live music performances at 18:30 followed by the film after which there is an audience discussion. 1in4 Film Festival THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (2017) PG 1hr 45 Tells story of visionary P T Barnum who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. 18:30 Free entry. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE Fri 12th Oct Live music performances at 18:30 followed by the film after which there is an audience discussion. 1in4 Film Festival A FANTASTIC WOMAN (2017) 15 1hr 40 Marina (Daniela Vega), a transgender woman, is bowled over by the death of her older boyfriend.(In Spanish) 18:30 Free entry. Mitchell and Kenyon Cinema, UCLan, PR1 2HE
QUIZ NIGHTS
Sun 7th Oct Arts Quiz Night - This evening’s theme is HARRY POTTER 21:00 £1 per team if you wish to enter the quiz. No charge for non-participants. Ships and Giggles, 3 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ Sun 14th Oct Arts Quiz Night - This evening’s theme is GAME OF THRONES 21:00 £1 per team if you wish to enter the quiz. No charge for non-participants. Ships and Giggles, 3 Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Sat 29th Sep - Sun 14th Oct 2018 SAT 29TH SEP Preston Comic Con Entry 10:30 Early Entry 9:30 Whittingham Lives Singing Day 10:30 - 15:30 Choral Concert 16:00 - 17:00 Gatherer of Souls 19:30 - 21:00 SUN 30TH SEP PRESTON ARTS FESTIVAL LAUNCH 14:00 Afternoon Tea Concert 14:00 Kaleidoscope 18:30 MON 1ST OCT Barry Lyndon - Film 19:00 My Work as a Local History Detective talk 19:15 TUE 2ND OCT Little Hands On - Workshop 11:00 - 12:00 A Taste of Honey - Film 19:00 Welcome to Preston Circle Dance 19:00 - 21:00
WED 3RD OCT The Life and Music of Duke Ellington - Talk 14:00 Talkin’ Dead 14:30 Demonstration/Workshop with Peter Layzell 19:30 - 22:00 Fired 4 U Adults Night - Workshop 19:00 - 21:30 Platoon - Film 19:00 Welcome to Preston Cardmakers 19:00 - 21:00 Tom Finney Era - Talk 19:00 Harris Live - Diva Sessions 19:30 Broughton Players present The Importance of Being Earnest 19:30
FRI 5TH OCT PPAET Lunchtime Concert 12:30 Welcome to Find Your Voice 12:30 - 14:30 Lock-out: The Cotton Famine 14:00 Cabaret - Film 19:00 Broughton Players present The Importance of Being Earnest 19:30
SAT 6TH OCT Learn Circus Skills 13:30 - 16:30 The Harris Library Fun Palace 10:00 - 16:00 Ingol Library Fun Palace 10:00 - 16:00 Lostock Hall Fun Palace 10:00 - 15:00 THU 4TH OCT Peppa Pig’s Adventure Mini Potters Workshop 13:00 & 16:00 10:00 - 11:15 Broughton Players present More of Mysterious Preston - Walk The Importance of Being 10:15 Earnest KTB Lunchtime Concert 19:30 13:00 Heroes Death in Venice - Film 19:00 19:00 Create Theatre National Poetry Event 19:30 19:30 Welcome to Preston Opera 19:30 - 22:00 Broughton Players present The Importance of Being Earnest 19:30 Pinto Beans 20:45
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PAA SUN 7TH OCT Peppa Pig’s Adventure 10:00 & 13:00 The Harris Library Fun Palace 11:00 - 15:00 Afternoon Tea Concert 14:00 Welcome to Dancing the Next Step 19:00 - 20:00 Joyce Grenfell “The Time of Her Life” 19:30 Arts Quiz Night 21:00 MON 8TH OCT Birdman - Film 18:30 Dickens in Preston - Talk 19:30 TUE 9TH OCT Breathe - Film 18:30 Preston Art Society - Talk 19:00 Withering Looks 19:30
WED 10TH OCT Hurrah for Hunt - Walk 10:15 Harris Music Club 13:00 Gardens, Art & Culture - Talk 19:00 Coco - Film 12:30 A Street Cat Named Bob - Film 18:30 Arts Quiz Night 19:00 THU 11TH OCT Tales of the Sea 14:00 The Greatest Showman - Film 18:30 And Then There Were None 19:30 New Orleans Jazz 20:45
SAT 13TH OCT New Longton Fine Art Fair (Runs until Sun 14th Oct) Lace Making Demonstration 10:30 - 16:00 Whittingham Lives (Runs until after the Arts Festival) Conti - One Night Only 19:30 - 23:00 And Then There Were None 19:30 SUN 14th OCT FINALE CONCERT 14:00 Arts Quiz Night 21:00 John Bailey Jazz Quartet 21:00
FRI 12TH OCT A Fantastic Woman - Film 18:30 And Then There Were None 19:30 Hogjaw 20:00
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FINALE CONCERT
Sun 14th Oct FINALE CONCERT - TRIBUTE TO ANDREW LLOYD WEBER, featuring Helen Latham (soprano) and Michael Bilsbrough. Showchoir (director Joe Martin) with Andrew Clelland (organ) and the Preston Concert Band conducted by Graham Hickey. MC Rob Feeley 14:00 £8 (£6 concessions) Available from eventbrite.co.uk, or on the door Preston Minster, Church Street, PR1 3BT
If you have enjoyed the films in this year’s festival you may wish to consider going to the 12th International Film Festival organised by the Worldwise Learning Centre at UCLan from 15th - 21st Oct. Like the Arts Festival and I in 4 Festival weeks it is also held in the Mitchell and Kenyon Theatre. There are of eight different films and the festival is open to all students, staff and members of the public to enjoy. Programme as follows: Mon 15, 19:30 - Dark Blue World (Czech) Fri 19, 19:00 - The Sweet Escape (French) Tue 16, 19:00 - The Idol (Arabic) Sat 20, 17:00 - Summer 1993 (Catalan) Wed 17, 19:00 - I Am Not Madame Bovary (Chinese) Sat 20, 19:00 - Sweet Bean (Japanese) Thu 18, 19:00 - Who Will Save the Roses (Italian) Sun 21, 19:00 - The Villainess (Korean) For further information ring 01772 893673 or visit www.uclan.ac.uk/worldwise