Welcome to the Mackenzie Hall Brockweir

THE DRYSTONES

JOHNNY COPPIN

THE GREAT CABARET SAFARI

MACKENZIE HALL CHRISTMAS MARKET

TEARS OF LAUGHTER

GADARENE

THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN

www.the drystones.co.uk

The Drystones are a young duo whose recent arrival on the folk scene is making waves. Combining traditional music’s timeless union of fiddle and guitar with a range of Indian instruments and technical wizardry they have broken boundaries to produce a rich mix of ancient and modern sounds, which are eminently danceable. Nominated for the 2018 Radio 2 Young Folk Musicians of the Year, when you hear them you will understand why. ‘Indecently talented’-MIKE HARDING

Advance tickets are £10 and will be available from the Brockweir and Hewelsfield Village shop about 4 weeks before each event or from Adrian Birch brockweirevent@gmail.com, or 01291 689812. £12 on the door. Doors Open 7.30. Performance 8.00. Refreshments available. BYO alcohol.

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www.johnnycoppin.co.uk

Gloucestershire legend Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter, composer and poetry anthologist. Formerly with the folk/rock band Decameron, his solo albums include ‘Forest and Vale and High Blue Hill’ (songs of Gloucestershire), Edge of the Day -a collaboration with world-famous writer Laurie Lee, ‘Force of the River’,’ A Country Christmas’ and many others. His clear voice, together with his ability to write fine songs makes his music essentially English in character, whilst having universal appeal. "Strong clear vocals, songs of substance and impressive arrangements" - DAILY TELEGRAPH.

Advance tickets are £10 and will be available from the Brockweir and Hewelsfield Village shop about 4 weeks before each event or from Adrian Birch brockweirevent@gmail.com, or 01291 689812. £12 on the door. Doors Open 7.30. Performance 8.00. Refreshments available. BYO alcohol.

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www.shooshoobaby.co.uk

The ‘effortlessly funny’ female duo ShooShooBaby has been appreciated by audiences throughout the world, earning them a reputation for their excellent singing and musicianship. Expect watertight harmonising on a wonderful array of razor-sharp original cabaret songs alongside music by Queen, Louis Prima, Ennio Morricone and the Proclaimers. The musical saw, zither, harmonium and kazoo are just a few of the instruments that feature in this eclectic and creative show.’ What sets them apart is their musical wit and superb harmony’. SCOTSMAN.

Advance tickets are £10 and will be available from the Brockweir and Hewelsfield Village shop about 4 weeks before each event or from Adrian Birch brockweirevent@gmail.com, or 01291 689812. £12 on the door. Doors Open 7.30. Performance 8.00. Refreshments available. BYO alcohol. Supported by Air in G.

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www.mayorandjames.com

A return of this popular duo for a riot of off the cuff wit, dazzling musicianship and musical variety from folk, blues and swing to classical showstoppers. Simon Mayor is ‘one of the world’s great mandolinists’ (BBC Radio 3) as well as a superb guitarist and swing fiddler. He’s also very funny.’ One of Britain’s finest voices’ (BBC Radio 4), Hilary James, his partner also plays the amazing mandobass, guitar and the occasional bluegrass banjo. ’Sheer Musical Brilliance.’ BBC WORLD SERVICE.

Advance tickets are £10 and will be available from the Brockweir and Hewelsfield Village shop about 4 weeks before each event or from Adrian Birch brockweirevent@gmail.com, or 01291 689812. £12 on the door. Doors Open 7.30. Performance 8.00. Refreshments available. BYO alcohol. Supported by Air in G.

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www.gadarenemusic.com

Gadarene are an energetic five piece acoustic band that blend ancient and obscure traditional English dance tunes, virtuoso acoustic musicians and electronica, transforming them into intricate acoustic trance and alternative modern dance hits. Drawing together Folk, Pop, Rock, Funk, Reggae, electronica and trance Gadarene’s selection of miniature masterpieces get amazing audience reactions and fully deserve the exposure given them by the band. Expect to dance!

Advance tickets are £10 and will be available from the Brockweir and Hewelsfield Village shop about 4 weeks before each event or from Adrian Birch brockweirevent@gmail.com, or 01291 689812. £12 on the door. Doors Open 7.30. Performance 8.00. Refreshments available. BYO alcohol. Supported by Air in G.

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www.foundrygroup.co.uk

The nail-biting side-splitting true story of the first ever non-stop Atlantic flight. To mark the centenary of this great British first, the award-winning Foundry Group return with Mitchell and Nixon’s hit play about Alcock and Brown and their daredevil dash across the Atlantic to Ireland and world-wide fame. Marvel as two actors recreate the epic flight with just cardboard, chairs and some left over props. Starring David Mounfield (Count Arthur Strong’s radio show) and Brian Mitchell (The Ornate Johnsons-BBC4). Strap yourselves in and cry ‘Chocks Away’ for a night of thrills, spills, and uproarious comedy. ‘Spiffing perfection’ DAILY TELEGRAPH.

Advance tickets are £10 and will be available from the Brockweir and Hewelsfield Village shop about 4 weeks before each event or from Adrian Birch brockweirevent@gmail.com, or 01291 689812. £12 on the door. Doors Open 7.30. Performance 8.00. Refreshments available. BYO alcohol. Supported by Air in G.

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