Maxim Calver (Cello) & Kumi Matsuo (Piano)
Beethoven Sonata no.4 in C Major Op.102 No.1
Brahms Sonata no.2 in F Major, Op.99
Schumann Adagio and Allegro
Maxim Calver began playing cello aged 4. He studied at the Menuhin School and the Royal College of Music, making his concerto début in the Grand Final of the BBC Young Musician competition 2018 with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. As a soloist, Maxim has performed at the Menuhin Hall, Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, Wigmore Hall, Cadogan Hall, Tonhalle Zurich and Kulturcasino Bern to great acclaim. He is an ABRSM Scholar and Countess of Munster Recital Scheme Artist (2023/24 season). Maxim plays an Alberto Aloyisius Blanchi cello from 1906.
Kumi Matsuo, who played for us in 2020, is a versatile solo pianist, chamber musician and accompanist. She has won numerous competitions including First Prize in the 6th Isidor Bajic Memorial Piano Competition in Serbia and First Prize in the 5th Louisiana International Piano Competition, USA. She is now on the staff at RCM, working as Duo Coach to the String Faculty, as well as accompanying other instruments. Kumi studied at the Toho Gakuen College of Music, Tokyo, and then at the Royal College of Music, London.
Full £22.00 Under 18 £5.00
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 91 High Street, Evesham
RAW Comedy
George Everitt returns as our guest MC to oversee another night of mirth and mayhem. With 5 comedians from across the comedy circuit entertaining you there bound to be more than a few laughs to get your chuckle muscles exercised! Our headliner tonight is the wonderful Alex Egan. Alex had a busy year in 2024 being tour support for Richard Blackwood and Sukh Ojla, as well as playing the Glee clubs in Birmingham and Glasgow plus Manfords comedy club. 2025 will no doubt be just as busy so why not come and see him before he gets too famous for us to book!
Tickets priced £9 plus £1 booking fee
£9:00 plus £1 booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson's Property Consultants, High Street, Evesham.
Edinburgh Fringe Previews with Dave Chawner & Al Kitson
Can’t get to the Edinburgh Fringe ? Don’t worry we’re bringing you two shows in one night prior to them transferring to the Fringe in August.
Dave Chawner, Award winning comic, No1 best selling author and TV and Radio regular is joined by Al Kitson, who took Edinburgh by storm in his first year there in 2023.
Alex Kitson: This is Water’
Two young fish are swimming along. An older fish swims by and says, “Morning, boys! How’s the water?” The two young fish look at each other, and keep swimming. After a while, one says to the other, “What the hell is water?”
The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Newcomer Nominee follows up last year’s multi-award-nominated, five-star cult hit with a new hour of fast paced, critically-acclaimed stand-up. Let’s work out what we’re all swimming in.
Tour Support for Fin Taylor, Tom Ward and Vittorio Angelone.
***** Phoenix Remix
**** Wee Review
**** Entertainment Now
**** Mumble Comedy
**** EdFringe Review
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 Best Newcomer Nominee
Dave’s 3rd Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Best Jokes of Fringe 2024 (The Times, The Telegraph, Sunday Express and Edinburgh Evening News)
Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy Award Nominee 2023
Best Joke Winner – Bath Comedy Festival 2021
“The audience laughter is non-stop” – The Phoenix Remix
“He has proper funny bones… He’s going to be a huge star.” – On the Mic
“A set that makes you laugh louder than all the laughter around. He never misses a beat… Laugh a lot, laugh loud and laugh happily with Alex Kitson.” – EdFringe Review
“a natural comic… The energy is almost Robin Williams level” – Chortle
Dave Chawner: Stand-up about mental health (NOT mental illness).
Celebrating good mental health by having a laugh. For people sick of all the sob stories and pity porn. As seen on BBC, ITV and Channel 5. As heard on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4.
Warning – this show doesn’t mention ADHD.
***** (BunburyMagazine.com).
***** (VoiceMag.uk).
**** (List).
**** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).
**** (ThreeWeeks).
**** (BroadwayBaby.com).
**** (BroadwayWorld.com).
**** (TheWeeReview.com).
**** (OnTheMic.co.uk).
**** (Entertainment-Now.com).
**** (EdFringeReview.com).
**** (@FringeExplosion).
**** (TheatreAndArtReviews.com).
‘Hilariously entertaining’ (Mail On Sunday)
£10.00 plus £1.00 Booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s, 91 High Street, Evesham, Worcs
Gavin & Stacey’s ……..Mathew Horne in Conversation
‘What’s Occurring?’………..Evesham Live! are excited to bring another great night this time at The Theatrebarn, Bretforton..
We’re talking all things Gavin & Stacey at this very special event with none other than its lead, Mathew Horne!
It wasn’t long after audiences were first introduced to Gavin, Stacey, Smithy, Pam, Mick and Uncle Bryn that Gavin & Stacey became the nation’s best loved series; with its addictively quotable lines, charming (and often surprising!) storylines and, of course, its lovable larger-than-life characters, audiences were immediately beguiled by the BBC sitcom. Creators Ruth Jones and James Corden gave us three captivating series of the show and two Christmas Day specials; the latter of which – the series finale – was the best watched programme on British television on the day.
For the very first time since the show’s finale, Mathew Horne is sitting down in front of a live audience, in conversation about his Gavin & Stacey journey – from his favourite moments, behind the scenes anecdotes as well the show’s impact on his own day-to-day life. We’ll also of course be touching on Mathew’s other work including his comedy work with Catherine Tate and his working relationship with James Corden. Includes Q&A with the audience!
This night is one of only two scheduled as we announce the event so book now to attend this very special event and avoid disappointment!
Tickets are priced at £24. 00 plus a £1.00
£25.00 including a £1.00 booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s, 91 High Street, Evesham
Slava Antipov (Piano)
Bach ‘Italian Concerto’, BWV 971
Beethoven 32 variations on an Original Theme in C minor
Liszt Sonetto 104 del Petrarca, S. 161, No. 5 (Années de pèlerinage, deuxième année: Italie)
‘La campanella’ from ‘Grandes études de Paganini’
‘Feux follets’ & ‘Chasse-neige’ from ‘Transcendental Etudes’
Chopin Variations on ‘Là ci darem la mano’, Op.2
Ravel Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55
Slava Antipov started learning to play piano at the age of six and at an early age won junior piano competitions. When the family moved to London, Slava continued his music education at the Royal College of Music and the Purcell School for Young Musicians before entering the Royal Academy of Music where he was awarded a scholarship and the Peter Clarke bursary. Slava completed his education at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance studying with Alexander Ardakov. Currently, he is attending Piano Masterclass course with Martino Tirimo at Morley College.
Slava has performed with the Folkestone & Hythe Orchestra after winning the Clovelly Recording Piano Competition and also became a finalist in the Liszt Society International Piano Competition. He has regularly been playing solo concerts around the UK and abroad including Germany, France and Luxembourg. Slava has performed a few times at Wigmore Hall including playing a Chamber Music Recital with the Kingfisher Piano Trio. He is an outstanding virtuoso pianist and has extremely challenging compositions in his repertoire as will be demonstrated in this recital.
Full £22.00 Under 18 £5.00
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 91 High Street, Evesham
Julian Smith: The ‘Being With You’ Tour
Saxophonist Julian Smith brings his band for an evening of live music at Evesham Town Hall.
Since being placed as runner-up to Susan Boyle & Diversity on the 2009 series of Britain’s Got Talent, when 20 million people watched the final, Julian has consistently performed to adoring audiences all around the world.
Over the years, Julian Smith has gained a significant fan base and online following boasting more than 10,000 followers on Facebook as well as amassing millions of views on YouTube.
The tour will celebrate Julian’s new album “Being With You” which features stunning new co-writes with top songwriter and record producer Glenn Keiles mixed with beautifully arranged covers. The album also showcases Julian’s vocals on both “California Dreamin'” and “Fields of Gold”.The album includes the classic Turkish 1980’s rock song “Donence” featurng Ahmet Guven on Bass Guitar (who is the co-writer of the original version) & Sibel Tuzun whoare both prominent musical figures in their native Turkey. Sibel brings her haunting Turkish vocals to this new version which both Julian and Sibel have now made their own.
Join us at The Town Hall for this great opportunity to see Sax played as it should be!
£20 (Plus £1 booking fee)
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s Property Consultants, High Street, Evesham.
AC/DC UK
FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK… AS PART OF THEIR EUROPEAN TOUR 2025
After more than 10 years of extensive touring, AC/DC UK is considered the best AC/DC tribute in Europe. The band owes this to its great musicians with pounding guitar playing and dynamic performance. With their energetic live shows they cover all eras of the AC/DC era, from High Voltage from 1976 to Black Ice from 2008.
If you attend an AC/DC UK show, you can count on a mountain of hits. Think of Thunderstruck, Back in Black, Highway to Hell, Rock & Roll Damnation, etc. But the hardcore AC/DC fan will thoroughly enjoy the show with songs that you wouldn’t normally hear played live.
From festivals across Europe. An AC/DC UK show guarantees a thumping, roof-raising show, or as the band says: “A high voltage rock n roll show!”. With a brilliant Angus Young sound and look-a-like, this is the AC/DC tribute par excellence.
£20.00
Online purchase only.
The Old Time Sailors
Ahoy there!
You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, ‘The Old Time Sailors’, for a night of foot stomping, dancing and singing!
You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.
Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs. Fancy dress is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities.
£20.00
Online purchase only.
Music from the Movies
TFO Community Orchestra specialise in performing music from films and TV scores and will bring their 40 piece ensemble to Evesham, creating the magic from Medieval Movies.
Your memories of some fantastic films will be stirred by the talented musicians, including:
Braveheart • Conan The Barbarian • First Knight • Game of Thrones • Henry V • Highlander • King Arthur • Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl • Robin Hood & His Merry Men • Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves • Taras Bulba • The Mission • Blackadder *
Not to missed by classical music lovers and film fans alike.
£20.00
Online purchase only.
A Cunning History
Over the past few decades Tony Robinson has emerged as Britain’s foremost face of popular history, the creator of a worldwide comedy icon, and an award winning writer of children’s books and television.
Tony presented twenty seasons of Channel 4’s archaeology series “Time Team”, and played Baldrick in “Blackadder”. He wrote the BBC’s “Maid Marian and Her Merry Men” in which he played the Sheriff of Nottingham, made two series of “The Worst Jobs In History”, three series of “Walking Through History”, and an acclaimed documentary about the elderly entitled “Me and My Mum”.
He has written thirty children’s books, and he has twice won the Blue Peter Factual Book Award. He has written several books for adults including his autobiography “No Cunning Plan”. He recorded the audio version of 40 Terry Pratchett novels, and in 2010 gave the BBC1 Dimbleby lecture on assisted dying on Terry’s behalf.
In recent years he has made ‘Tony Robinson’s Coast To Coast’, ‘Britain’s Great Cathedrals’, ‘Walking The Thames’, ‘Egyptian Tomb Hunting’, and ‘Around The World By Train’ all for Channel 5, ‘Britain’s Ancient Tracks’, ‘Hidden Britain By Drone’, and ‘The Museum of Us’ for Channel 4, and ‘Tony Robinson’s VE Day’ for Discovery.
Tony is still very active and his new podcast series ‘Tony Robinson’s Cunningcast’ is now available
At The Battle of Evesham Festival he will provide an energetic, interesting and entertaining talk about his favourite subject. Our Cunning History.
£25.00
Online purchase only.
Lee Hurst: No Particular Order
Lee Hurst the star of the hit BBC sport’s quiz They Think It’s All Over, ITV’s Saturday Live and the builder of a 7 storey hotel plus comedy club in London (he’s had a varied life) is back with his first national stand-up tour in 6 years.
A firm favourite on the comedy circuit. Lee Semi-retired from comedy years ago……..but now he’s back with a brand new show.
Lee believes if everyone takes the micky, the world would be a happier place. So come along and see him do just that.
You’ve seen the rest, it’s time to see one of the best.
Show length: 1 hour 45 mins / 2 hours (including 15 min interval)
Doors and Bar open at 7pm
Unreserved seating
£20.00 plus £1 booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s Property Consultants, 91 High Street, Evesham
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Escape to a world of pure imagination with ROALD DAHL’S Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – The Musical.
Based on the iconic story, this spectacular stage show follows the hit West End and Broadway productions to combine the memorable songs from the original 1970’s motion picture (‘The Candy Man’ and ‘Pure Imagination’) with all new numbers from the multi award-winning songwriters of Hairspray.
When Charlie Bucket finds one of the five golden tickets to the Wonka Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the other winners can’t wait to feast on the sweets of their dreams. But beyond the gates, they discover more than just remarkable edible delights. As they embark on an extraordinary journey through Willy Wonka’s marvellous mind, they soon learn that nobody leaves the same way that they arrived…
£16 plus £1 theatre booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Online at www.henrician.org
The Zvonder Trio
Brahms Cello Sonata in E minor Op.38
Violin Sonata in D minor Op.108
Piano Trio in B major Op. 8
Born in St Petersburg, Russia, Savva is a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music. He has successfully established himself as one of his generation’s most outstanding violinists. As a chamber musician Savva has collaborated with members of the Elias String Quartet, Aronowitz ensemble and Chilingirian String Quartet. Currently, he is a first violin player with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, having previously been with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Waynne Kwon was born in South Korea and raised in Australia, he began learning the cello at the age of three. He studied with Hannah Roberts at the Royal Northern College of Music, where he received his Bachelors and Masters in Music, along with a Diploma. The recipient of numerous awards including the Sir John Barbirolli Cello Prize, Waynne has performed with many orchestras. He is currently the Sub-Principal Cello of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Pianist Sid Ramchander was born in India, but grew up in Bahrain where he learned to play the piano. He studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels with Aleksandar Madžar. As both soloist and accompanist, Sid has benefited from masterclasses with many world-renowned musicians including Julius Drake, James Baillieu and Steven Hough. He is a Junior Fellow in Accompaniment at the RNCM.
Full £22.00 Under 18 £5.00
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 91 High Street, Evesham
Matt Richardson: Brash
Being loud, brazen and a little bit lairy was all Matt needed to propel himself onto the comedy circuit aged 18 and be presenting national telly by 22. But faster than you can say ‘Celebrity Coach Trip’ he suddenly finds himself in his 30s, so what’s next for the lad?
Matt has moved to the countryside, settled down, and is trying his hardest to not make rude jokes. It’s not going as well as he’d hoped…
Attempting to navigate a world of mate’s kids, mortgages and village life is proving a challenge for the guy who can’t resist causing a scene. How do you age with grace and dignity when it’s at odds with all the personality traits that got you this far?
As seen on ‘Dancing on Ice’, ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’, ‘Love Island: Aftersun ‘, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and many more.
‘High wattage stand-up’ The Guardian
‘Hilarious and charming’ The Mirror
Age Guidance: 18+
Show length: 2 x 45 mins plus interval
£17 plus £1 booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s Property Consultants, High Street, Evesham
King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys
King Pleasure and his Biscuit Boys make a welcome return to Evesham Town Hall.
Rough, tough and always rocking, the legendary King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys’ zany stage show sometimes belies the fact that here is the finest, most authentic rhythm & blues band ever to come from outside the USA. As anyone who has followed their astonishing career knows, the band carries a guarantee of great swinging music and high entertainment value. This year the high-octane jump and jive band have, as always, been spreading their message throughout Europe promoting their 11th Big Bear CD – ‘Live at Last!’
‘Superb, a stunning range of instrumental ability…classy stuff in the style of Louis Jordan and Eddie Cleanhead Vinson, with nowt taken out.’ – Dave Clarke, Now Dig This
Join us for a night of music and dance with a dedicated dance floor area for those wanting to jive the night away….or just sit back and relax with a drink from the bar and enjoy some of the best live music around!
£21.00 Book online or in person at Johnson's Property Consultants, High Street, Evesham.
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 91 High Street, Evesham, WR11 4DN
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Join Phoenix Theatre Group for the greatest magical pantomime ever told; poor Snow White is doomed to live unhappily ever after through the actions of her Wicked Queen. In true rags-to-riches style, will Snow White, with the help of her friends and a handsome Prince, vanquish the Queen’s evil plans?
With a beautiful princess, a jealous Wicked Queen, seven bumbling dwarfs, a delicious Dame and not forgetting a poisoned apple and a magic mirror, it’s not to be missed!
Bursting with great songs, dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a truly magical treat for all the family. This festive extravaganza is on sale now so book your seats today to see Evesham’s Premiere Panto in 2026.
£17:00 plus theatre booking fee of £1.00
Online purchase only.