SEPTEMBER
Fri 16th and Sat 17th: Waiting for Godot, Vanbrugh Theatre, 7:30pm – Tickets £5 Adults, £3.50 Concessions. Available from www.kingschester.co.uk/theatre
The King’s School, Chester is proud to present a student-led production of Samuel Beckett’s renowned play, ‘Waiting for Godot’. Directed and performed entirely by pupils, this landmark of twentieth century literature will be performed on 16th and 17th September. View Event Poster
Sun 18th: Eucharist Service, Chester Cathedral, 10:00am – Free admission
Enjoy a time for quiet reflection and contemplation, featuring the talents of the younger singers from Schola Cantorum.
Fri 30th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm – Free admission
Featuring the individual talents of King’s musicians, the recital will include a programme of various instruments and voice.
OCTOBER
Sat 1st: Primary School PlayDay, The King’s School, 9:30am – 3:30pm – Free admission but pre-registration required by contacting: ers@kingschester.co.uk
An exciting opportunity for young players aged 6-11 years of age from the local area to meet, rehearse and perform together under the direction of experienced conductors and King’s instrumental teachers. View Event Poster
Fri 7th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm – Free admission
Featuring the individual talents of King’s musicians, the recital will include a programme of various instruments and voice.
Wed 12th: Evensong, Chester Cathedral, 5:30pm – Free admission
A chance to relax and unwind with the King’s Schola Cantorum at Evensong.
Thur 13th: Chamber Music Concert, Vanbrugh Theatre, 6:30pm – Free admission
An early evening concert featuring the talents of King’s Chamber music ensembles and soloists.
Sat 15th: Open Morning, The King’s School, 9:30am – 12:30pm – Free admission
Join pupils and staff as the whole School showcases what makes King’s unique!
Sun 30th: A Celebration of Jane Austen in words and music with Robert Powell and Elizabeth Garvie, Christine Croshaw, piano and Clive Conway, flute. Chester Literature Festival, Vanbrugh Theatre, 2:30pm – Tickets £15 from www.chesterfestivals.co.uk
In 1811 Jane Austen’s first novel, Sense and Sensibility, was published. To celebrate this bicentenary, Robert Powell and Elizabeth Garvie bring you Jane Austen’s world in words and music. This show is for all those who would like to know more about the enigmatic and shadowy figure behind the popular images of bonnets, tea and gentility. Jane Austen continues to fascinate us because she reveals human nature with all its delicious quirks and foibles. From the delights of her juvenile works to the vitality in her last and uncompleted novel Sanditon, Robert Powell and Elizabeth Garvie take you on a colourful and revealing journey through the life and works of this most beloved author.
NOVEMBER
Fri 4th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm – Free Admission
Featuring the individual talents of King’s musicians, the recital will include a programme of various instruments and voice.
Fri 11th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm – Free Admission
Featuring the individual talents of King’s musicians, the recital will include a programme of various instruments and voice.
Fri 17th: Chamber Music Concert, Vanbrugh Theatre, 6:30pm – Free Admission
An early evening concert and masterclass featuring King’s chamber music ensembles and soloists together working with members of the BBC Philharmonic.
Fri 18th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm – Free Admission
Featuring the individual talents of King’s musicians, the recital will include a programme of various instruments and voice.
Fri 25th: Informal Lunchtime Recital, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm – Free Admission
Featuring the individual talents of King’s musicians, the recital will include a programme of various instruments and voice.
DECEMBER
Wed 7th: Junior School Christmas Concert, Chester Cathedral, 7:00pm – Tickets £4.50 Adults, £3.00 concessions from www.kingschester.co.uk/theatre
The Junior School’s wonderfully festive concert involving every pupil in the school.
Thurs 8th: Charity Christmas Concert, Vanbrugh Theatre, 1:15pm – Donation on entry
Featuring performances by Wind Band, Sinfonia and School Choir, this fundraising concert is in aid of school charities.
Sat 10th: Christmas Concert, Vanbrugh Theatre, 7:00pm – Tickets £6 Adults, £5 Concessions, from www.kingschester.co.uk/theatre
A Gala Christmas Concert featuring performances by Big Band, Concert Band, Schola Cantorum, Madrigcal Choir, Gospel Choir, Chamber Orchestra, Senior String Orchestra and the Early Music Consort.
Mon 12th, Tues 13th and Wed 14th: The Country House, Vanbrugh Theatre, 7:00pm – Tickers £5 Adults, £3.50 Concessions, available from www.kingschester.co.uk/theatre
First performed at The Drury Lane Theatre in 1698 and adapted from The French one-act play ‘La Maison de campagne’ by Dancourt, this farce was first performed by La Comedie Francaise in 1688.
Mr Barnard has left the hurly burly of London life to live in the tranquil surroundings of his country house. His dream of pastoral bliss is soon shattered by the arrival of a stream of lively visitors invited by his party-loving wife and children. Next the aristocratic gatecrashers descend, total strangers to the distraught Mr Barnard who threaten to invite more and more guests to enjoy his hospitality. A clever scheme is cooked up by the harassed home-owner to get his own back.
‘The Country House’ is a fast paced and entertaining farce, full of comic characters and silly situations. It is a light hearted and enjoyable theatrical entertainment which is enjoying its first performance since the early 18th century.
Fri 16th: Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Chester Cathedral, 10:30am – Free Admission
The final Cathedral service of the year with music from Schola Cantorum and the Chamber Choir.
FORWARD DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
28th February – 3rd March 2010: Jekyll and Hyde the musical
An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, JEKYLL & HYDE is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Convinced the cure for his father’s mental illness lies in the separation of Man’s evil nature from his good, Dr. Henry Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19th century London as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde.
Watch this space for more info…
Occasionally, times and dates do change, so please do check the main school calendar on the website for up to date information. We look forward to welcoming you to our events.
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