The Bear Pit
presents
Comedy Burps
in association with the Stratford Concert Band

Expect lots of classic comedy sketches, songs and silly walks from the Ministry.

Stratford-upon-Avon
Arts Showcase
in association with The Bear Pit

Following the huge success of 2009’s first ever Arts Showcase Day, The Bear Pit are proud to present this year’s Showcase Weekend. Come and enjoy the work of Stratford’s Visual and Performing Arts groups who will be presenting a selection of their ‘best bits’. Expect an array of exhibitions and demonstrations from Stratford’s Visual Arts & Crafts societies throughout the Civic Hall. Whilst the Performing Arts groups will be taking to the stage with poetry, prose & play readings, story telling sessions, live music and workshops.

The Bear Pit
presents
’The Best Bits’

Stratford’s Performing Arts Groups showcase their ‘Best Bits’ including songs from Hairspray & Divided Lives.

Symphony Orchestra

Brahms "Tragic" Overture
Dvořák Othello
Sibelius Finlandia
Gounod Symphony No.2 in E flat

The Romantic Violin
with David Le Page

Pre-concert talk at 6.45pm
Arrive early and enjoy an introduction to the evening's performance with conductor, composers, soloists and members of the orchestra.
Free to ticket holders

Conversation Club
Join us after the concert to relax with a glass of wine and light-hearted conversation

Piano Recital
with Yevgeny Sudbin

Born in St. Petersburg in 1980, Yevgeny Sudbin began studying the piano there in 1987, and continued his studies in Berlin and London.  His recordings have been universally well reviewed, and the Daily Telegraph wrote of him that " he is already hailed as potentially one of the greatest pianists of the 21st century." 

Second Thoughts Drama Group
present
Betrayal by Harold Pinter - directed by Lucy Axworthy

Critically regarded as one of Harold Pinter’s major dramatic works, Betrayal features his characteristically economical dialogue, characters' hidden emotions and veiled motivations, and their self-absorbed competitive one-upmanship, face-saving, dishonesty, and self-deceptions. Starring Penelope Peters, Richard Sandle-Keynes and Tony Homer this production promises to be a truly intimate piece of theatre.

A Studio production at the marketSpace in the Civic Hall just 30 seats for each performance

Belly Dance Spectacular

Three groups of leading Midlands Belly Dancers are coming together to create a unique and entertaining show in aid of charity   

Belly Dance troupes from Coventry, Stratford and Buckingham led by teachers Di Cox, Val Rainbow and Vivienne Radfar will be performing, in a show organised to raise funds for Stratford & District Mencap.

The show consists of an exciting variety of dances created and performed by Egyptian Belly Dance troupes Qetesh and Miramar from Coventry and Stratford, and The Cairo Cats from Buckingham. Teachers Amaris, Arielle and Vivienne have brought together their troupes in a truly entertaining show that includes different group dances and solos in various Belly Dance styles, all performed in a glittering array of exotic and unusual costumes. Some of the more unusual dances include evocative Pharonic dance, funky Turkish Fusion, Chinese inspired fan dancing and Latin flavoured veil dancing. The show will be suitable for all the family.