Unforgettable Live Events at Wyeside
Saturday 9 May | 7:30pm
Connecting past and present. This performance will be a unique, intimate and extraordinary opportunity to experience a show that reaches the heart of Mali.
Expect deeply personal and expressive chamber-style that promises a rare closeness between artists and audience. A space where note and lyric resonates on another level.
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Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko
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"A genius and living proof that the blues comes from Mali" Taj Mahal on Bassekou Kouyate
"The Tina Turner of Mali" MOJO on Amy Sacko
Tickets: £20
Gen Z Ticket Price: £5
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Here's A How-De-Do! A G&S Celebration
Saturday 16 May | 7:30pm
Join Elinor Jane Moran (soprano), Catrine Kirkman (contralto), Russell Painter (Tenor), Bruce Graham (Bass), and Jonathan Clarke (piano) for an evening of wit, whimsy, and irresistible melody as we celebrate the timeless genius of Gilbert and Sullivan.
With all your favourites: the swagger of The Pirates of Penzance, the sparkling satire of H.M.S. Pinafore, the topsy-turvy world of The Mikado, and beyond!
Enjoy clever wordplay and music from tender lyricism to show-stopping patter songs.
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With G&S Professional Singers from National G&S Company, Charles Court Opera, Gryms Dyke Opera, Opera Anywhere - and even the Original D'Oyly Carte!
Tickets: £20 Full | £18 Concessions | £10 Child (Under 16)
Gen Z Ticket Price: £5
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Saturday 30 May | 7:30pm
Spend an evening in the company of this fine six-piece band to celebrate the British Blues explosion of the 1960s.
From BB King to John Mayall, from Muddy Waters to Peter Green: The Classic Blues Show recreates the authentic sound of British Blues musicians and the artists who inspired them.
The Classic Blues Show
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This band of experienced musicians has its roots all firmly anchored in the blues. This is the blues of not just the Delta, Chicago, and elsewhere in the USA but also the blues of Ealing, Dartford and wherever else formed the British Blues Boom of the 60's and beyond.
Driving guitar riffs and assured vocals matched by a swinging horn section, make this a show to remember. Enjoy the music and stories from those lucky enough to be there - and feel the blues come alive.
Tickets: £18
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Saturday 13 June | 7:30pm
The band consists of 6 highly experienced musicians from diverse musical backgrounds.
Each bring their own style & influences in crafting uniquely powerful live performance arrangements of the greatest 80s anthems.
Their engaging show features many of the greatest rock & pop songs from the era, all performed with the same attention to musical detail and energy.
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Rock The 80’s
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Expect hits from Van Halen, Elton John, Cutting Crew, Toto, Huey Lewis, ELO, Prince, Bon Jovi, The Police, Journey, & many more!
Rock the 80’s have been entertaining festival & large event audiences since 2010, & in recent years, performing their widely acclaimed show in many significant locations such as Stonehenge, Castle Roc with Jason Donovan, Newcastle United St. James’ park, F1 GP Silverstone, plus numerous theatre shows around the UK.
Lew Jamez - Lead vocal
Becky Williams - Lead vocal
Rick Hampton - Bass & backing vocal
Andy Lewis - Keyboards
Andy Carney - Guitar
Andy Crosby - Drums
Early Bird Sale: £15 (ends 18 May)
Gen Z Ticket Price: £5
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Friday 19 June | 7:30pm
Wales’ oldest professional chamber orchestra, the Welsh Chamber Orchestra are delighted to return to Wyeside with Mozart’s dramatic final symphony no.41 ‘Jupiter’, Haydn’s Oxford’ Symphony no.92 and Sarah Frances Jenkins’ new commission ‘Landscapes of Wales’.
Conducted by the orchestra’s founder and Artistic Director Anthony Hose, this concert is part of WCO’s 40th Anniversary Tour of Wales.
Welsh Chamber Orchestra
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Tickets: £20
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Friday 16 October | 7:30pm
Filkin’s Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation.
Their music captures the essence of their recent 870-mile walk of Wales’ coast, ‘weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences’ (Songlines).
Their compositions are sophisticated yet rooted in tradition, blending fiddle, guitar and ‘gorgeous vocal harmonies’.
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Filkin's Drift
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Early Bird Sale: £15 (ends 16 September)
Gen Z Ticket Price: £5
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Sunday 25 October | 7:30pm
A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike!
Come along and witness Simon’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama, excitement and beauty of modern, lightweight alpinism.
Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and film collected on his great climbs.
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Simon Yates: My Mountain Life
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One of the most accomplished exploratory mountaineers of all time.
Simon Yates is best known for his role in the harrowing expedition to the Andes documented in Joe Simpson’s bestseller ‘Touching the Void’.
Following that experience in Peru, Simon has been increasingly drawn to places where few others have trod.
This talk features spectacular images and film from some of the most remote and rarely visited mountain ranges of the world.
From the Arctic to the Antarctic and Alaska to Central Asia - there is hardly a significant range that Simon has not visited.
Tickets: £20
Gen Z Ticket Price: £5
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Saturday 14 November | 7:30pm
A Tribute to Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with Danny Gill rocking the iconic Fender Stratocaster, the glasses and with his full band they bring back the timeless music of Buddy Holly and the Crickets to life on stage! Relive the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll as they perform all your favourite hits, from “Peggy Sue” to “That’ll Be the Day”, “Raining in My Heart” to “Oh Boy”.
Taking you through the story of Buddy Holly, culminating with the Winter Dance Party, featuring songs from “The Big Bopper” and “Ritchie Valens”.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of classic rock ‘n’ roll!
No Buddy Does It Better!
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Tickets: £20
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Fifi la Mer & Oliver Wilby - Let Us Take You To Paris
Friday 27 November | 7:30pm
"Let us take you to Paris” offers an immersive experience of French music, featuring iconic works from artists like Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Django Reinhardt, Sydney Bechet and Serge Gainsbourg.
The show is guided by Parisian-born Fifi La Mer, who sings and plays accordion, and Oliver Wilby, who performs on clarinet, tenor saxophone and accordion.
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They bring a unique blend of French musical history, covering a century of Parisian tunes, while sharing captivating tales of romance, mystery, and heartache associated with the City of Lights.
Fifi and Oliver have gained recognition through sold-out shows at venues like Ronnie Scott’s and various theatres across the country.
Oliver has also performed with prestigious ensembles such as the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Ray Gelato and BBC Big Band. Their engaging performance has been featured in the NatWest advertising campaign.
Audience testimonials praise the show for its captivating music, entertaining storytelling, and the charming, talented duo’s ability to create an exiting and enjoyable atmosphere.
The performance promises a charismatic, authentic taste of Paris through its distinctive musical arrangements and rich historical context.
Early Bird Sale: £15 (ends 13 November)
Gen Z Ticket Price: £5
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now (14+)
Friday 9 April 2027 | 7:30pm
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes?
In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
He’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown.
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Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter, but this show certainly is.
“offbeat, revealing and very funny” - You Magazine
“Brilliantly funny…genuinely hilarious” – David Mitchell
"His charisma shines through as bright and colourful as a twirling blue light" – Times
Tickets: £21
All tickets are subject to a £1 admin fee.
