Events at The Apex

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

Tel: 01284 758000

www.theapex.co.uk

Fri 2 Feb, 7.30pm

Barry Steele & Friends

The Roy Orbison Story. Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. 2018 sees a new show to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the conception of the Traveling Wilburys and honour the 30 years since The Big O passed away.

£22

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Sat 3 Feb, 7.30pm

Wolsey Orchestra

Wagner: Flying Dutchman Overture

Tchaikovsky: Waltz from Eugene Onegin

Ravel: de Couperin

Khachaturian: Adagio from Spartacus

Debussy: La Mer

Conductor: Andrew Morley,leader: Nick Reynolds

£15 (£3 children/students)

Wed 7 Feb, 7.30pm

Jimmy Osmond

Moon River And Me: Official Andy Williams tribute show starring Jimmy Osmond. The youngest member of the world-famous Osmond family began his performing career at the tender age of three, with Andy Williams on his television series.  This year marks Jimmy’s fiftieth anniversary in show business. Jimmy will sing the songs that made Andy Williams so beloved by millions including ‘Music To Watch Girls By’, ‘Happy Heart’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, ‘May Each Day’, ‘Days Of Wine And Roses’ and ‘Moon River’, along with some of the chart-topping hits that made Jimmy and his brothers famous.

£30 (VIP £75)

Thu 8 Feb, 7.30pm

Fisherman’s Friends

The Fisherman’s Friends have met on Port Isaac harbour for over 25 years, singing the traditional songs of the sea handed down to them by their forefathers, to raise money for charity. Widely credited with starting the revival of interest in shanty-style choral singing, in 2010 their album ‘Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends’ went Gold, as they became the first traditional folk act to land a UK top ten album.

£25

Fri 9 Feb, 7.30pm

Ruby Turner

Ruby’s major break came in the mid-1980s when she joined Culture Club at the height of their stardom. She went on to have solo hits with ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ and ‘If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)’ and is one of the main singers in Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra.

£22

Sun 11 Feb, 2.30pm

Comedy 4 Kids

A stand-up comedy show for children over 6, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words.

James Campbell also writes the hilarious Boyface books; has appeared on TV programmes such as Blue Peter and has performed at the Royal Festival Hall, The Royal Albert Hall, on Broadway and the West End and even a tiny tent on the back of a hamster.

“There were children laughing so hard they were struggling to sit up straight” – One4Review.

£8, £27.50 family

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Sun 11 Feb, 8pm

Fat Cat Comedy Club

See www.fatcatcomedyclub.com for line-up.

£12

Fri 16 Feb, 7.30pm

Frank Bruno

Let Me Be Frank: An entertaining evening of conversation with the much-loved sports personality, hosted by comedian Jed Stone.

£30

Sat 17 Feb, 7.30pm

T.Rextasy

The world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate and original ex-members of T.Rex.

‘They’re the closest you’re ever going to get to the real thing’ – Bill Legend (original T.Rex drummer)

£22

 

Tue 20 Feb, 7.30pm

Academy of Ancient Music

In a concert that will pull at the heart strings, baroque specialist Christian Curnyn directs soprano Keri Fuge and countertenor Tim Mead, in some of the most sublime music of the early 18th century.

Corelli: Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 1 in D major

Handel: Cantata HWV230 ‘Ah! Che troppo ineguali’

Handel: Cantata HWV82 ‘Il Duello Amoroso’

Pergolesi: Stabat Mater

£27, £22, £5 U25s

Wed 21 Feb, 7.30pm

The Big Chris Barber Band

Jazz Legend, Chris Barber, celebrates his 69th Anniversary as band-leader in 2018 with a Europe-wide concert tour. With his 10-piece band, featuring a 7-strong front line, Chris plays a selection of his favourite music: from his roots in New Orleans style in ‘Bourbon Street Parade’ to the early music of Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet … before going back to ‘When the Saints’.

£24

Thu 22 Feb, 7.30pm

Kast Off Kinks

Former members of The Kinks Mick Avory (original drummer 1964-84), John Dalton (bass/vocals 1960s & 70s), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals 1980s & 90s and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys). Expect all the hits: ‘You Really Got Me’, ‘Dedicated Follower of Fashion’, ‘Sunny Afternoon’, ‘Lola’, ‘Waterloo Sunset’ and many more.

£20

Fri 23 Feb, 7.30pm

Fairport Convention

Credited with originating British folk-rock music, the band has been through many changes of its 50 year life span, but the current members retain a passion for live performance.

£26

Sat 24 Feb, 7.30pm

Showaddywaddy

Europe’s most successful exponents of retro-inspired rock & roll with hits such as ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘When, You Got What It Takes’, ‘3 Steps To Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’… etc

£20

Sun 25 Feb, 7.30pm

60s Hits and Laughter

The Merseybeats (‘Think Of You’, ‘Wishin’ & Hopin” & ‘Sorrow‘), The Union Gap (‘Woman, Woman’, ‘Over You’ & ‘Young Girl’) & Cupid’s Inspiration (‘Yesterday Has Gone’).

£26.50

Mon 26 Feb, 7.30pm

Chouk Bwa

This traditional roots music ensemble bring the essence of Haitian Vodou, with music rising in waves of drums, poetry and trance.

Haiti is a nation that has seen the hardest of times but still maintains a relentless spirit and strength through its culture; the source of Chouk Bwa’s music, which comes from the rhythm and dance that were torn from Africa. The celebratory power of their sound has already ignited audiences at major festivals, including Roskilde, WOMAD and Amsterdam Roots.

“The music sounds happily traditional and is based on call-and-response choral vocals (in Creole I think) and percussion [..] Very lovely” Nick Hobbs, fRoots

£12.50 / £5 U25s

Wed 28 Feb, 7.30pm

Joe Brown

Solo show by the rock ‘n’ roll pioneer.

£27.50

 

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