The Da Capo Quartet will perform popular solos, duets, trios and quartets from operas by Mozart ('Ah guarda, sorella', Cosi Fan Tutte), Puccini ('O mio babbino caro', Gianni Schicchi), Bizet (Pearl Fishers duet), Verdi ('Bella figlia dell'amore', Rigoletto), Rossini ('Zitto zitto', La Cenerentola), Delibes (Flower duet, Lakme), Beethoven ('Mir ist so wunderbar', Fidelio) and others.

The Da Capo Quartet's members are Emily Campbell, soprano, Katherine Cox, mezzo, Julian Martin, tenor, and Alan Craig, bass. Alumni of the Cheltenham Vocal Academy, they consolidated their musical association through successive successful performances at the Cheltenham Literature Festival and public performances this year at St Stephen's Tivoli and St Mary's Charlton Kings. Their accompanist will be Tom Carr.

Donations on the door; suggested donation £10 per person.

Seating will be cabaret style in the main hall and on church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar will open 45 minutes before the concert begins.

This 6-week series of  creative workshops run by Art Shape is designed to support wellbeing, and foster connection for older people. No experience necessary, just come along. A variety of media - paints, pastels, pen and pencil etc - will be used to interpret various themes (a different one each week) and hints and tips will be given, but this is an opportunity to create in a relaxed setting rather than a formal art class.

The series begins on Tuesday 9th September and runs weekly for 6 weeks. Participants will get most benefit from the workshops if they are available for at least 4 or 5 of the workshops.

The cost is £15 for all 6 sessions. Free places are available to those on pension credit; drop a line to info@isbournearts.org.

Arrive between 09.45 and 10.00 if you would like to start with a cup of tea or coffee; there will also be a break halfway through.

Refreshments are provided - we appreciate a donation at your discretion.

Carers accompanying participants are welcome. One booking covers both participant and carer. Carers may wish to join others for coffee in the green room.

If you have any questions please contact info@isbournearts.org

The Winchcombe Players Present

Duelling Duos: An Evening of One Act Plays

Drama! Intrigue! Mystery!

Two fascinating, fraught and funny plays all about power struggles.

The Appraisal, written by acclaimed actor and author Tim Marriott, sees an ambitious manager put his even more ambitious deputy in the firing line as he aims to take control of the firm they both love. Their war of words grows darker as they both realise the winner really will take all but there are twists neither is expecting as they edge towards end game.

In Ashes to Ashes, by Ann Gawthorpe and Lesley Bown, old friends Margaret and Divora have been thrown together again after the death of one of their husbands. Tea and sympathy soon turns into a murder mystery but can both get out of the room alive? An amateur production by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd.

Who will win the battle of the duelling duos?

Tickets £15

Four members of the touring Folk Rock Band performing original music inspired by the folk, rock and blues movement of the 60s and 70s with a contemporary twist. With over a decade of gigging and recording experience, their debut appearance at the Izzy will feature songs from their new album, Flight of Fancy, their critically acclaimed albums Lady of the First Light and Wonderland, and some Sandy Denny favourites.

Julie July's powerful, emotional and crystal clear lead vocals are supported by Dik Cadbury on bass, acoustic guitar and vocals, Caley Groves on acoustic guitar with a Latin, gypsy jazz twist, and Carol Lee Sampson on keyboards and vocals.

Tickets £17.50

Seating will be cabaret style downstairs and on church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar will open 45 minutes before the performance begins.

https://www.juliejuly.co.uk/

https://www.youtube.com/c/JulieJuly

The Kenelm Singers - Last Night of the Proms

Winchcombe’s very own chamber choir presents a ‘Last Night of the Proms’ extravaganza!

All your favourites from the Proms including Rule Britannia performed by the Kenelm Singers who will raise the roof at the Izzy for a special night of music.

Directed by Shelley Everall Hoban and accompanied by Matt Penn, the Kenelm Singers put on a fabulous range of Proms classics - and they want you to join in and sing a long.

Bring your hats and flags and join us at the Izzy for our own version of Last Night of the Proms.

Tickets: Adults £16. Under-26s £8

Seating will be theatre style in the main auditorium. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the performance begins.

163 to win! We've got this ......

The chase is on! Can Jack lead his team to victory?

Former professional cricketer Jack gives his team talk, but as the wickets fall like a ticking time bomb so the anecdotes from the ashes of his career prove less than inspirational .......

As Jack pads up to be the last man in to go out and save the day, Jack's Ashes offers a humorous insight into the mental frailties that can cloud the mind and the distractions that can lead to ruin.

Written by Matt Banes and Tim Marriott - who also stars: Banes is a former professional cricketer and Marriott - who many of you saw as Watson at Easter - is an award-winning writer, producer and performer, with family in Winchcombe.

Jack's Ashes includes recorded contributions from the cricketing world - David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Ed Cowan, Robert 'Crash' Craddock and Shane Watson.

***** 'The perfect balance of humour and heart' South Western Times

Tickets £17 standard, £12 under-26

Seating will be theatre style in the main auditorium and on church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the performance begins.

Cheltenham's own Kim Cypher is one of the UK's most exciting and exuberant saxophonists, vocalists and composers; renowned for her vivacious style, passionate energy, charismatic stage presence and warm connection with all audiences.

A firm favourite on the London and UK jazz circuit, with the success of four highly acclaimed albums, award-winning music videos, performances in New York and multiple sell-out shows at world-renowned Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Kim has firmly secured her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary jazz.

Kim Cypher on saxophones and vocals, Chris Cobbson on guitar, Alex Steele on piano, Mike Green on bass and Mike Cypher on drums. Together with her highly respected band, Kim will perform a spellbinding show full of positive energy, covering an eclectic, lively mix of jazz, blues, Latin, swing and funky grooves.

Tickets £19

Seating will be cabaret style in the main auditorium and on church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the performance begins.

https://kimcypher.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa_XJXCKVMA

Get your dancing shoes on!

A fun evening awaits with Balfolk, your chance to enjoy a lively tradition of simple dances set to beautiful folk music. And no experience is needed!

Join us for a relaxed, welcoming evening where you can learn simple, fun dances guided by our friendly instructor. Whether you come alone or with friends, Balfolk is all about having a great time, meeting people, and moving to the rhythm of live music.

Music is provided by Confluence who are Gill and Alasdair, an instrumental meeting of ‘cello and accordion. Your teacher for the evening is Katherine Wall, founder of MachBalfolk in Machynlleth, Mid-Wales. Katherine teaches a range of balfolk dances from lovely couples dances, line dances from Brittany and circle dances which feel a bit like a ceilidh!

Come as you are, no fancy shoes or special skills required. Just bring your smile and your energy — we’ll take care of the rest!

Gorgeous tunes and easy to learn steps combine in this special event which will fill the floor at Isbourne Arts.

It’s time to dance.....

Tickets £14. Dancing from 7pm. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the dance begins.

An evening of classical music favourites

Michael Bochmann MBE brings south Germany’s foremost young people’s String Orchestra to Winchcombe.  

Klanglust, under director  Bernd Müller, perform regularly at home and are now on tour in the UK.

Well known from their six previous tours, these lovely talented performers promise a fabulous evening of quality music by Mozart, Handel, Warlock and Grieg.

Tickets £18 standard, under 26 £10. Seating will be theatre style in the main auditorium. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before.

A Sons of Town Hall show is more than a concert, it's an immersive experience unlike any other. American songwriter/author David Berkeley and British songwriter/ producer Ben Parker are the men beneath the hats in this transatlantic folk duo. They are also stars of the hilarious radio-theatre podcast series Madmen Cross the Water.

Sons of Town Hall are creating an entirely new performance genre: part live concept album, part performance art; the pair conjure their timeless mythic universe under the aliases Joshua Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown, 19th century vagabonds who travel the world in a hand-built boat to escape troubled pasts and search for adventure and love.

The Sons weave wild stories between their heartbreaking and rousing songs, taking audiences on a deeply imaginative trip every show. For fans of Simon and Garfunkel, Tom Waites and Monty Pytoin alike, concertgoers are uplifted and inspired, transfixed and transformed, in awe of Sons of Town Hall's harmonies, and drunk on adventure and the tragic beauty of the human condition.

Tickets £18

Cabaret style seating downstairs, church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the show starts.

One of the finest, most accomplished and original Blues, Americana and Roots bands around. Their shows are life-affirming demonstrations of the power of live music. Their infectious rhythms, joyful melodies and jaw-dropping vocal harmonies create intimate concert atmospheres brimming with laughter, positivity and rich musicality.

This multi-award winning five-piece featuring Steve Ferbache (guitar and vocals), Aron Attwood (drums and vocals) Rufus Fry (harmonica and vocals), Jack Thomas (bass) and Robert Holmes (guitar) is 'catchy as all hell' (Americana UK) and 'one of the most inventive outfits around' (Blues News, Norway).

Tickets £18

Cabaret style seating downstairs, church pews in the balcony. Doors and bar open 45 minutes before the show begins.

The Winchcombe Players 

 are delighted to present their brand new pantomime......

 ALADDIN

One of the all time favourite pantomimes, join us on a magical carpet ride as we follow the story of Aladdin and the Genie of the Lamp.

Following on from the sell-out success of last year's pantomime, the Winchcombe Players return with more family fun in a sparkling new version of Aladdin.

Featuring pantomime favourites: Aladdin, Jasmine, Widow Twankey and Abanazar, plus our very own live band.

Performances involve lively songs, audience interaction and pantomime magic.

Ticket Prices...

MAIN AUDITORIUM

Adult ticket £16

Child ticket £10

Note: all seating is un-allocated.   Child tickets available to all those aged under 16.

Licensed bar and 20 minute interval. Doors open 45 minutes before each performance begins.