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Exciting summer line-up at Melksham Assembly Hall

April 25, 2023
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Melksham Assembly Hall has a varied programme planned for the summer.

The line-up ranges from an evening of mediumship with Nikki Kitt to a celebration of the music of George Michael and from Melksham Pride to the Golden Age of Variety, with Simon & Garfunkel, Take That and Fleetwood Mac tribute shows thrown in!

The schedule is:

  • Fri, 19 May, An Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt. “Nikki aims to give confirmation of life after life through links to loved ones, giving a level of accuracy and personal details unmatched by other mediums,” say the promoters.

“As a medium Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all sorts of personal information, to give both confirmation and comfort.

  • Thursday 25th May GM Live – A Tribute to George Michael. The ultimate tribute to the ultimate pop artist! Resheduled from 1st April

This new show celebrates the music of one of the most iconic and best singer songwriters of all time, the incredible George Michael. This ultimate tribute concert features a full live band and is a heartfelt and authentic tribute that takes audiences on a musical journey of George’s greatest hits and high energy Wham tracks. The show is based on George’s 25 Live tour and audiences are treated to stunning musical arrangements and exciting versions of songs such as Fastlove, Faith, Careless Whisper, Outside and Freedom.

Thursday 22nd June, Variety Rules the Waves

“Get set for a magical journey into the world of Variety, as the cast of ‘Happy Days Productions’ transport you to the Golden Age of Variety! A two-hour, full-scale theatre show, bursting with songs, laughter, magic and fabulous dancers. This guaranteed ‘feel good’ show is overflowing with musical memories that will have you singing along and tapping your feet, from their hand-jiving 1950’s Rock & Roll spectacular, to their twisting 1960’s extravaganza and into the sensational ‘70s.

The show is headlined by one of the country’s finest tribute acts, Allan Roberts, who will have you singing along with the greatest hits of Neil Diamond. In true variety show style, Peter Baffles brings a touch of magic, with his internationally acclaimed routines. With fabulous dancers, dazzling in their sequins and feathers, alongside a cast of outstanding West End vocalists, this truly is a show not to be missed!

  • Saturday 24th June, Melksham Pride. The magical, marvelous Melksham Pride is back! The daytime event, featuring stalls, activities, advice, entertainment and the return of Lip Sync for your Life runs 10-4. The evening afterparty is adults only, with Diva Nights, Annie Kadabraa’s magic and Cher tribute, Moonstruck.
  • Fri 30th June, Assembly Hall Film Club: Translations. “Join us for a very special screening of Bath-based filmmaker Keith Kopp’s new romantic drama, with a live Q & A afterwards with Kopp and scriptwriter Laurence Guy,” says the Assembly Hall.

When an agoraphobic translator reunites with her deceased brother’s best friend, secrets and passions are revealed. It’s been years since Stef last left her house. The loss of her brother combined with the quiet dread of the unknown conspiring to keep her inside. When her brother Liam’s best friend, Evan, arrives to give Liam’s journal to Stef, sparks fly. However, when Stef and Evan start to unpack their shared trauma, they question if their relationship can ever break free from its confines? Caught between Evan’s images of a world outside that they could inhabit, and a story of lost love that Stef is translating from a previous generation, Stef must choose the kind of future she wants, and whether Evan will be a part of it.

In July, on Fri 7th, Seventh Avenue Arts presents: Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years; on Sat 8th July, Everything Changes: The Take That Tribute Show and on the Saturday 15th, there is Seven Wonders: The Spirit of Fleetwood Mac.

For more details about the shows or to book tickets, visit https://www.melkshamassembly.co.uk or call 01225 709887.

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