October
October 6 - 11: Gigi, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. Sidmouth Arts Club Operatic Society launches the new season with Lerner and Loewe’s memorable musical Gigi from Monday, October 6 - Saturday, October 11, at 7.45pm, with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Box office: (01395) 514413.
October14 - 18: Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue S’il Vous Plait, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. Sidmouth Amateur Drama Society presents the hilarious comedy Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue S’il Vous Plait! from Tuesday, October 14, to Saturday, October 18, at 7.45pm. Box office: (01395) 514413.
October 14-18: Liberty, Exeter Northcott. Following its world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Liberty is the first Globe main stage production to tour the UK and co-producers Lifeblood Theatre Company are the first company ever to co-produce a show with The Globe. The play tells the story of how a group of friends are sundered by mass hysteria and how idealism is corrupted and degraded by fear within a violent state dictatorship in revolutionary France. The cast includes Belinda Lang and David Sturzaker, both of whom have a long list of stage credits. Belinda also made a name for herself in the television comedy Two Point Four Children. The production is set to be staged at the Exeter Northcott from Tuesday, October 14, to Saturday, October 18. Call (01392) 493493 for ticket details.
October 21 to 25: Kiss Me Kate, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. Following on from their success with The Full Monty, Sidmouth Musical Comedy Society is presenting Kiss Me Kate at the Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth, from October 21 to 25. Director is Elizabeth Hammond and musical director John Griswold. Auditions are being held at the Unitarian Church Hall, All Saints Road, Sidmouth, on July 17 at 7.30pm. There will be singing rehearsals on Wednesday, July 9, Thursday the 10th and Monday the 14th - 7.30pm at the Unitarian to run through the audition pieces. All are welcome and, if you need further details, telephone Jacqui on (01392) 274699. For anyone who missed The Full Monty or would like to see it again, the society is taking the show to the Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, from July 28 to 31. Tickets can be obtained from the theatre box office (01392) 270891.
November
November 1: Magic of the Musicals, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. On Saturday, November 1, at 8pm, Colin Cross, in association with GB Promotions, presents Magic of the Musicals. Box office: (01395) 514413.
November 6-8: Homegrown, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. The return of Nightshade Theatre Company when they present their latest play, written by Jane Bennett, Homegrown, from Thursday, November 6, to Saturday, November 8, at 8pm. Box office: (01395) 514413.
November 21: The Big Night Out, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. On Friday, November 21, at 8pm, Pete Reynolds will lead an unforgettable evening of popular songs
entitled The Big Night Out. Box office: (01395) 514413.
November 28-29: Jambo Tanzania, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. Local Sidmouth schools will present Jambo Tanzania on Friday and Saturday, November 28-29, at 7.30pm, to raise funds for the Buturi Water and School Project. Box office: (01395) 514413.
November 30: No song Unsung, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. On Sunday, November 30, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Exmouth Musical Theatre Company will present No song Unsung - a concert of operetta and modern opera. Box office: (01395) 514413.
December
December 6: Allegri String Quartet, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. The Sidmouth Concert Society presents the Allegri String Quartet at 7.30pm on Saturday, December 6. Box office: (01395) 514413.
December 10: Remember When: At Christmas, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. Festive fun and nostalgia is offered at 2.30pm, on Wednesday, December 10, when Neil Sands presents Remember When: At Christmas. On Friday, December 12, at 7.30pm, Sidmouth Town Band presents A Christmas Concert with carols and seasonal music to delight all ages. Box office: (01395) 514413.
December 13: Variety by the Sea, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. Slightly Fat Features returns with a brand new family-friendly Variety by the Sea at 7.30pm. Box office: (01395) 514413.
January 2009
January 1 - 10 : Cinderella, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth. Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society takes us into 2009 with favourite pantomime Cinderella from January 1 - 10 at various times. Box office: (01395) 514413.