THERE’S non-stop entertainment at Melksham Assembly Hall in the coming weeks.
On Friday 25th October, the Assembly Hall welcomes boxing legend Frank Bruno MBE for an ‘evening with’ show.
Promoters say, “This is an exclusive one night only opportunity to spend an evening with one of the greatest sporting legends in British history, Frank Bruno MBE. Following comedy from one of the UK’s best comperes, Johnny Tait, Frank will be interviewed live on stage and will answer questions about his battles both inside and outside of the ring.
“Later in the show Frank will take questions from the audience in a candid Q&A session.” Tickets are from £25.
This year, Melksham’s largest Halloween party, The Melksham Monster Ball will take place at The Assembly Hall on Saturday 26th October, doors open 6.30pm until late.
Organisers say, “As in previous years, the first half of the evening will see fun and games for all the family. The evening will start with Apollo Disco and the In2dance dancers, and there will also be a bouncy castle and a Halloween style café.
“Our special guest having the hard task of judging the fancy dress competitions will be Melksham mayor, Mr Jon Hubbard, with a selection of age groups ranging from babies to best adult male and female. As darkness falls, you will be entertained by Melksham’s own rockers, The Ray Jones Band, playing a mixture of rock and modern day classics.
“Tickets now on sale at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ monster-ball, Cobblers Bench,18 Bath Rd, Melksham SN12 6LP, Melksham Assembly Hall, Market Place, Melksham SN12 6ES, £3 aged 15 and under, £5 adults. All tickets are for the whole evening’s entertainment. Please purchase tickets early to avoid disappoint as there is limited availability.”
Also coming up at the Assembly Hall is guitarist and vocalist Andy Fairweather Low on Friday 1st November from 7.30pm.
Organisers say, “Throughout his momentous career, Fairweather Low has played with artists such as Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Elton John and many many more.
“Quite simply, Andy Fairweather Low has been -and continues to be – the guitarist and vocalist of choice for a phenomenal cast list of musical luminaries.
“Following his first solo album release in 26 years back in August 2006, now Fairweather Low has decided to take the big band on the road for a complete tour over 41 dates including Melksham’s Assembly Hall.”
Tickets are £20.
Also, Rock for Heroes returns to Melksham’s entertainment venue on Thursday 14th November, and a John Lennon tribute show on Friday 22nd November.
Tickets are available from the Assembly Hall in the Market Place on 01225 709887, Melksham TIC in Church Street or visit www. melkshamtown.co.uk/assembly hall.