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Coming up at the Assembly Hall – dodgy, roller disco & jethro!

November 22, 2017
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THERE’S non-stop entertainment at Melksham Assembly Hall with enthralling new shows and live music coming up over the next few weeks.

On Friday 24th November join Dodgy Acoustic with band members Nigel Clark, Andy Miller and Stu Thoy as they perform a series of intimate acoustic shows playing stripped back version of Dodgy classics, delving into the Dodgy vaults and unearthing forgotten gems. Delivering songs with stories of life on the road – stories from one of the UK’s most active touring bands.

Dodgy frontman, Nigel Clark, said, “Dodgy have always loved acoustic shows, the songs are written and rehearsed in acoustic format but they rock and we are loud – this is a chance to hear the songs in their melodic, harmonious glory!”

Tickets are £15 and the show starts at 7.30pm.

On Saturday 25th November Melksham Assembly Hall are hosting a Roller Disco!

Let’s get those skates back on and get back down to the Assembly Hall. With skate hire available, and friendly skate marshals and instructors on hand to help. They ask that you please quote your show size when enquiring/purchasing tickets. Skate sizes range from junior 11-Adult 12.

There will be two family sessions running between 4.00pm-5.30pm and 6.00pm-7.30pm. These will then be followed by an adult only session from 8.00pm-10.00pm. Tickets are £6.50 for the family sessions and £8.50 for the adult sessions.

Comedian Jethro comes to the Assembly Hall on Thursday 14th December with his ‘The Bull and Bonkers tour’.

A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense is promised, as the audience takes a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of probably one of the greatest comic storytellers ever to grace the stage.

Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius.

Over 4 million DVD sales pay testament to the legion of fans who have followed Jethro faithfully throughout his career. Now, with stories old and new, Jethro appears live on stage in Melksham.

Tickets are £20 and the show starts at 7.30pm.

On Friday 15th December, the Assembly Hall is going back to the 80s for Christmas!

Everyone is invited to bring their best 80s fancy dress and dance moves to party the night away.

Tickets cost £12 and the party starts at 8pm.

Tickets for all shows are available from the Assembly Hall on 709887, Melksham TIC in Church Street or visit www.     melksham town.co.uk /assemblyhall

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