Events at The Apex

1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD

Tel: 01284 758000

www.theapex.co.uk

West Suffolk – working in partnership
www.westsuffolk.gov.uk

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Sat 2 Apr, 8pm

Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle

Pentangle formed in 1967 and along with Fairport Convention, were the leading British folk-rock group of the late 1960s.  In addition to Jacqui, the current line-up includes Gerry Conway on drums, Spencer Cozens on keys, Alan Thomson on bass and Gary Foote on sax.

£20

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Sun 3 Apr, 7.30pm

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Offering the bubbly verve and energy of swing with a hearty helping of nostalgia; featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

£18.50 / £5 U25s

Mon 4 Apr, 7.30pm

New Dawn Fades: The Story of Joy Division

A new play by writer/actor Brian Gorman featuring versions of Joy Division’s most famous tracks, performed live by the actors as part of the performance. “It’s a classic story of 4 lads who, inspired by the punk revolution, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time. The stage version combines the band’s history with the city of Manchester and Salford, taking inspiration from Curtis’ enigmatic lyrics, and involving many real-life characters, such as Johnny Rotten, Tony Wilson and Karl Marx.”

£18

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Tue 5 Apr, 3pm & 7pm

The Wizard of Oz

Dorothy goes on a magical adventure to the Land Of Oz with her friends, Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man. This spectacular Easter Pantomime version of L. Frank Baum’s classic story is packed with good jokes, quality song and dance routines, spectacular scenery and plenty of fun for all the family!

£13.50-£10.50

Wed 6 Apr, 7.30pm

Night

Reworking Nepali traditions into stunning soundscapes, Night are a ‘new school’ folk band from Katmandu. Their unique sound and original compositions are the result of extensive travels to remote parts of the country and encounters with different ethnic communities. Weaving together stories, memories and melodies on a journey celebrating Nepali village life, Night reenergise traditional instruments and melodies with a decidedly contemporary flair and an excitingly unique sound.

£12.50 /£5 U25s

Thu 7 Apr, 11.30am & 2pm

The Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl, the world’s leading ‘Bubbleologist’ is back by popular demand. He explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.

£12.50 / U14s £10 / Family £40

Thu 7 Apr, 7.30pm

Ruby Wax

This much-loved US-born comedian & writer has also become a mental health campaigner with a Masters degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University. This follow-up to her sell-out show and best-selling book, ‘Sane New World’, helps us to understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking. The following Forum is an opportunity to engage in discussion with Ruby to explore further the power of mindfulness practice and how it can be applied.

£18

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Fri 8 Apr, 1pm

Sword in the Stone

Join us on a magical adventure as a young squire stumbles upon an unusual friend – a beloved old sorcerer named Merlin – and a legendary blade – Excalibur! Expect magic, adventure and medieval sword duels in this spellbinding Easter pantomime.

£12 (children £10 / family £40

Sat 9 Apr, 8pm

Martin Taylor & Martin Simpson

Award winning Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson, sharing the stage and adding to each other’s songs and instrumental pieces, taking them to new levels.

£19

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Sun 10 Apr, 8pm

Fat Cat Comedy Club

See www.fatcatcomedyclub.com for line-up.

£12

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Wed 13 Apr, 7.30pm

Cavern Beatles

Drawing on an extensive repertoire of hits and album tracks, the Cavern Beatles perform their entire 2 hour show completely live. Hours of study and rehearsal have gone into the show, which emulates The Beatles with breath-taking attention to detail.

£20

Thu 14 Apr, 7.30pm

Feast of Fiddles

Typically, fiddlers Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Phil Beer (Show of Hands), Brian McNeill(Battlefield Band), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Tom Leary (Lindisfarne) and Garry Blakeley (Band of Two) add the large range of fiddle playing styles to the rock back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks.

£21.50

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Fri 15 Apr, 7.30pm

Academy of Ancient Music

JS Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No.1

Vivaldi – Concerto in G minor

Telemann – Concerto for 3 oboes and 3 violins

Vivaldi – Concerto in D major

JS Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No.4

£25 / £20 / £5 U25s

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Sat 16 Apr, 9.15am

Spring Science Study Day

Four lectures covering a diversity of subjects from Geology to Black Holes, from Insect Conservation to Clever Crows presented by 4 experts in their field from Cambridge University.

Organised by Bury St Edmunds U3A

£15

Sat 16 Apr, 7.30pm

David Bowie – A Celebration

DavidLive presents a sincere recreation of David Bowie from Ziggy Stardust to Thin White Duke to his 1980s hits

£22.50

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Sun 17 Apr, 11.30am

Songbook Sundays

Relax in the Apex Lounge with the Chris Ingham Trio & special guest singers from the world of jazz. Kevin Fitzsimmons – swing singer who has wowed audiences at London’s Ronnie Scott’s & New York’s Birdland.

£9.50adv/£11.50door

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Sun 17 Apr, 4pm

Prometheus Orchestra

Mozart’s Piano Concerto K466, with exciting young piano soloist John Paul Ekins, plus Mendelssohn’s popular ‘Hebrides’ Overture and Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.

£20 (£10 students/U18s)

Mon 18 Apr, 8pm

Treacherous Orchestra

A powerful force in Scottish music; this huge eleven strong, folk big band deliver epic, incendiary live performances. On stage the players are hugely entertaining, mixing their original tunes up with theatrical anarchic rock attitude.

£15

25^th East Anglian Beer Festival

Wed 20 – Sat 23 April, 12 noon – 11pm

More than 95 Real Ales and Ciders from local brewers are served direct from the casks, souvenir glasses available and free soft drinks for drivers.

£3

Mon 25 Apr, 8pm

Altan

With sensitive and touching ancient ballads and energetic foot-tapping reels and jigs, and heart-warming engaging live performances, Altan have established themselves as the best and foremost traditional Irish band to come out of Ireland.

£22

Tue 26 Apr, 8pm

Moulettes

These multi-instrumentalists take their influence from the likes of Björk, Frank Zappa and Gentle Giant. They weave several alt.pop and progfolk together with 3 part harmony vocals, amplified Cello, distorted Bassoon, Drums, Double bass, Guitars and synths.

£16

Wed 27 Apr, 8pm

Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Bagpipes with attitude, in a ground-breaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and Rock/Pop Anthems. No mere novelty act, these are impressive musicians from Scotland and further afield, many holding World Championship titles and all seriously good players with credentials and qualifications.

£20 adv / £22 door

Thu 28 Apr, 7.30pm

Ian Shaw

Twice winner of the BBC Jazz Award, Ian Shaw is instinctive, creative and original. His 14^th studio LP, produced by BBC Radio 3’s Claire Martin, includes innovative takes on songs by the likes of David Bowie, Lionel Bart and his musical heroine Joni Mitchell, along with three newly written tracks.

£16.50 / £5 U25s

Sat 30 Apr, 7.30pm

Rita Coolidge

Rita’s credentials are the stuff of legend: from backing singer with the likes of Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix & Bob Dylan to Country Duo of the Year with husband Kris Kristofferson, and the theme for the James Bond thriller Octopussy.

£24

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