MELKSHAM Assembly Hall has released details of its Autumn schedule, and it’s packed with a quality line-up of music, comedy and entertainment.
On Friday 2nd September at 8pm, the popular comedy showcase is back featuring Junior Simpson.
Junior Simpson is a British stand-up comedian who headlines at clubs across Britain as well as performing in South Africa and Australia on a regular basis. He has performed at festivals all over the world including at the Reading Festival, Brighton Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
He has also had numerous television and radio appearances including Richard & Judy, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and The 11 O’Clock Show. He has also been a warm-up artist for many television shows including I’m Alan Partridge and Dead Ringers.
The Big O and The Travelling Wilburys Tribute Show is stopping by Melksham Assembly Hall on Saturday 3rd September at 7.30pm. This is a fantastic show and is definitely not a show to be missed.
Next up and following last month’s last minute cancellation due to technical difficulties, world-famous violinist and conductor André Rieu’s Maastricht concert will be screened at the Assembly Hall on Sunday 18th September at 2.30pm.
Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town square in André’s Dutch hometown, the spectacular Maastricht concert features the maestro in his element, along with his world-famous 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests. The concert is approximately three hours long, including a 15 minute intermission. Spoken parts in English and Dutch (with English subtitles).
Tickets cost £20 and are available from the Assembly Hall in person.
On Tuesday 11th October, the Assembly Hall welcomes The Lindisfarne Story. Tyneside group Lindisfarne, Alan Hull, Rod Clements, Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe and Ray Laidlaw, exploded onto the UK music scene in 1970 with a string of unforgettable songs.
The likes of Lady Eleanor, Meet Me on the Corner, Fog on the Tyne and Run For Home quickly established the band as the standard-bearers for acoustic-based rock.
Their sparkling songwriting cut through the prevailing pop and glam sounds of the 70s – international success followed, and Lindisfarne’s music continues to be heard on the radio today. In this entertaining show, former members Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw tell The Lindisfarne Story from the very beginning.
As a duo, hear them perform acoustic versions of the band’s classic songs, and relive moments from the band’s history as they share ‘behind the scenes’ stories illustrated with archive video and stills. Tickets cost £18.
Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre and the Assembly Hall itself on 709887 or visit www.melksham assemblyhall.co.uk.
