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SPILSBY THEATRESpilsby is a successful small theatre offering a lively programme of local and international musicians, theatre and workshops. It is housed in a grade 2 listed former courthouse saved by the Dandelion Trust from becoming a grain store. About Spilsby TheatreRescued in 1988 by the Dandelion Trust and developed into a flourishing arts venue, the reputation of Spilsby Theatre is growing steadily as an innovative theatre providing an exciting and different approach to integrating opportunities for the able, disabled, elderly, young and the community at large. Spilsby theatre attracts musicians from all over the world – recent highlights have included Stella Chiweshe, 'the queen of the mbira', playing music passed on down through the generations for thousands of years by the Shona people; Firebrand, a band who play Irish, Breton, Galician, Welsh traditional music, creating rich layers of sound with an awesome collection of instruments; Quimanto, from Chile; and acclaimed singer/songwriter Nick Harper. Spilsby is also keen to support local arts initiatives: it is the host for the finals of BBC Radio Lincolnshire's annual folk song competition, the Spilsby writers' group and is the rehearsal space ofchoice for local musicians and groups. ProgrammeFor the latest programme, telephone 01790 752936 or visit www.spilsby.info/theatre Tickets and booking All seats are bookable in advance and tickets can be bought by post. Concessions are available to full time students, OAPs and claimants. Regular WorkshopsIn addition to the programme, Spilsby hosts regular community workshops, which are low-cost and open to all. These are: Kate Witney's Singing WorkshopOn the 1st Saturday at 2.30pm and the 3rd Wednesday at 7.45pm of the month you can join the bubbly Kate Witney at her singing workshop. If you have an interest in singing and whether you are a beginner or more experienced, come along and join in the fun singing African, English, Irish folk songs and jazz, spiritual and mediaeval music. Cost: £4.00 Sign LanguageEvery Wednesday evening at 6.30pm there is sign language for beginners with Jean Sellers then at 7.30pm the usual class begins. Come and share in the fun and learn to speak with your hands. Cost: £3.00 FundingSpilsby theatre relies almost entirely on ticket sales, bar sales and Spilsby Theatre Club membership support. Your contribution counts. To support the theatre in the future, become a member of the Spilsby Theatre Club. Not only will you be supporting the theatre on a long term basis, you will also benefit from discounts on tickets and be kept informed of all future events. Membership is £30 per year. Please ring or 01790 752936 or email us to find out more. Mailing listRing, email or write to be put on the mailing list for the printed programme. Getting to SpilsbyThe theatre is on the main Skegness/Horncastle/Lincoln bus route Bus Interconnect 6, and there are also some connections with buses from many of the other towns and villages nearby. To find out more, phone the bus timetable hotline on 0870 6082608 Monday-Sunday 7am-9pm. The nearest train stations are Skegness and Boston which connect with the bus routes. Hiring Spilsby Theatre Spilsby Theatre is an intimate fully equipped small theatre with comfortable bar and good catering facilities. It is within easy reach of the sea and just three hours drive from London. It is available for summer schools, residences, workshops and parties. Contact Spilsby Theatre,
Spilsby, Lincolnshire,
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