FLICKS IN THE STICKS

(Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, June 5)

Oscar winning film 'The Darkest Hour' is being shown by Flicks in the Sticks on the big screen at The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch Leisure Centre, on Tuesday, June 5 at 7.30pm.

A thrilling and inspiring true story, Gary Oldman won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Winston Churchill at the precipice of the Second World War.

nTickets at £4.50 adults, £4 adult concessions and £3.50 young people are available from the Leisure Centre on 01948 660660, 07506724572 or on-line aw www.artsalive.co.uk

KERRY ELLIS

(Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, June 5)

Join Kerry as she embarks on a UK tour to celebrate 20 years since her West End debut.

The West End's favourite leading lady will sing songs from Bond, to Bareilles to Bacharach and more, telling stories from her career to date.

Ellis has just released her latest hit album Golden Days, on Sony Music with Brian May, and has starred in shows such as We Will Rock You and was the first British Elphaba in both the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked.

Her many other leading role credits include Nancy in Oliver! and Grizabella in Cats at the London Palladium, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Ellen in Miss Saigon, and Fantine in Les Miserables.

She has released several Top 40 albums, and is in huge demand around the world for her concert work.

nTickets cost £22 and it is a show rescheduled from May 22, with the showing starting at 7.30pm.

Call 01743 281 281 for more details.

SKAMPA QUARTET

(Theatr Clwyd, Mold, June 3)

The Skampa Quartet, originally from from the Czech Republic, have toured worldwide for over 20 years and have an outstanding reputation, playing in all the major concert halls and festivals throughout Europe, north America and Asia.

With regular broadcasts from venues including Wigmore Hall, St John’s Smith Square and LSO St Luke’s in London, the Skampa are

performing partners with leading musicians including pianists Melvyn Tan and Kathryn Stott and violinist Janine Jansen.

A carefully chosen programme, featuring core works from the repertoire, includes Schubert’s landmark Death and the Maiden, one of the most popular and much-loved pieces in the entire chamber music canon.

nTickets cost £17 and £15 for children, students and senior citizens. Call 01352 701 521 for more.