The Davenham Players

Jazz Amy Roberts
2021-07-29 20:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Northwich, CW9 8NF, United Kingdom
Hope you are all well and looking forward to our first gig at Davenham since lockdown as much as we are.
We are pleased to announce that the ever popular Amy Roberts / Rod Hallam Quintet will be performing for us on Thursday 29th July. The rest of the lineup is Nick Millward – drums, Tom Kincaid -piano, Ed Harrison – bass.
Under current Covid restrictions at this present time audience numbers are limited to a maximum of 40 and social distancing and face covering rules are in place. However we hope that these restrictions will be lifted on July 19th so that we can have a full attendance.
A risk assessment has been carried out and we will be taking all necessary precautions to ensure all attending are kept safe and secure. The band will have lateral flow tests on the day of the gig. If necessary plastic screens will be used between the band and audience.
Any bookings exceeding 40 will be placed on a waiting list and hopefully confirmed depending on the operating conditions permitted from July 19th.
Bookings can be made via email : jazz@davenham.co or telephone Harry on 07717224238/0160674502 . Doors open at 7.30 music starts at 8pm.Tickets are £10 on the door.
If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
SPONSORED BY TATTON BREWERY
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Play Reading Social
2021-08-05 19:30 - 21:30
CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE ONLINE
CONTACT PAULETTE FOR DETAILS

Davenham Writers' Group
2021-08-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-09-09 20:00 - 22:00
These events are currently taking place online
Please contact Flic beforehand for details
Davenham Writers Group – Monthly Meeting
Come on down to the monthly Writing group at Davenham Theatre run by Flic Goodman. Whether you are a writer or a performer you are welcome to come to this relaxed group.
If you have written something and you want it read out loud, want to flex those writing muscles with a few short exercises, or want to try writing for the first time, this friendly group welcomes all levels.
For more details you can contact Flick by email

Jazz Steve Oakes Quartet
2021-08-26 20:00 - 22:00
LINE-UP
Steve Oakes – Guitar
Ed Kainyek – Saxes
Tim Franks – Drums
Gavin Barras – Bass
STEVE OAKES QUARTET
The band performs an eclectic mixture of modern jazz styles comprising be-bop, latin jazz, funk and contemporary takes on standards.Original compositions are interspersed with pieces by jazz icons including Pat Metheny and Courtney Pine. The solos are frequently passionate and intense, while at other times subtle and reflective. The band has performed at countless jazz venues in recent years as well as major festivals including the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain, the Manchester Jazz Festival, the Wigan Jazz Festival, the Southport Jazz Festival, and the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. The band is fronted by Steve Oakes on guitar with Ed Kainyek on sax, Gavin Barras on bass and Tim Franks on drums.
Bookings can be made via email : jazz@davenham.co or telephone Harry on 07717224238/0160674502 . Doors open at 7.30 music starts at 8pm.Tickets are £10 on the door.
If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
SPONSORED BY TATTON BREWERY
www.tattonbrewery.co.uk

Thought of Joining Davenham Players?
2021-09-01 17:00 - 17:30
If you are interested in joining us to act, direct or help with our productions in any way, you can come along to meet us at a short meeting from 5:30pm on Wednesday 1st September where people will be available to show you around the theatre and talk with you about what we do.
If you cannot get along on that day, you can join the public Heritage Open Day between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday 11th September when the building will be open to visitors (free entry) to look around. Tea and cakes will be on sale.

Heritage Open Day
2021-09-11 13:00 - 16:00
Davenham Players Theatre will open its doors and invite you backstage, onstage and upstage for tea, cakes & stories. Explore our costume room, watch a rehearsal or have a natter about times gone by.

This theatre group recently discovered that their beloved building started life as a Victorian school and was even the home to a young family.
Having completed an ambitious extension and refurbish during the last 2 years, the Players are thrilled to officially open their doors again.
On 11th September there will be an afternoon to take a taste of life within the building, from current projects & groups, to tales of the past.
And as with most get togethers at 59 Church Street, there will be cake!
Sit amongst our Writer’s Group, join in with a Play Reading, explore our Costume Room or listen to our Lockdown Podcast in the Props Room.
No booking required
Entry free of charge
Access
The entrance is accessed via a slight incline at the side of the building. This leads to an accessible (including ramp) foyer with toilets, leading to the auditorium. There are small and narrow steps and spaces in the backstage and upstairs areas which some may find difficult. There is also a bar area which only accessed via stairs. We are happy to answer any enquiries for more details on accessibility.
COVID-19 Considerations
This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.

NOTE TO BETH FROM DAVENHAM WHO TRIED TO CONTACT US
2021-09-12 08:00 - 17:00
We got your message from our website but with no information on how to contact you.
Could you please try again and make sure you send an email or phone
Thanks Bob.
Or email us at info@davenhamplayers.co.uk

Folk Vinny Peculiar, James Biddulph Jr
2021-09-13 19:30 - 22:00
Vinny Peculiar
Monday September 13th sees a return to Davenham Theatre of Vinny Peculiar [aka Alan Wilkes] who spent his formative years in Worcestershire and trained as a nurse before signing to Manchester cult label Ugly Man records [former home to Elbow]. He’s since put out fourteen albums of literate autobiographical pop music over a twenty+year career – touring band, solo and duo shows.
Past work associations include Bill Drummond [KLF], Luke Haines and Jah Wobble [PIL]. Over the years his bands have included ex members of The Smiths, OASIS, Aztec Camera & The Fall. In 2013 he formed, wrote and recorded as Parlour Flames with ex OASIS rhythm guitarist Bonehead.
‘If Tony Hancock had made pop records they’d have sounded like this’ UNCUT Magazine
‘Vinny Peculiar songs make you laugh and cry and think all at the same time’ TOM ROBINSON BBC 6Music
‘Honest, witty, incomparably savvy about pop culture, Vinny’s songs make you smile and for the duration of three minutes plus, they manage to make the world a better place.’ City Life
‘Vinny Peculiar is all about the words. Looking (and singing a bit) like Elvis Costello in wig and baseball cap, it’s hard to work out what’s more entertaining – the story-cum-songs or the preceding self-deprecating monologues. Clutching his guitar, he gyrates and jack-knifes round the stage like a busker desperate for 20p to get into the tube station toilets. Endearing and irreverent’ MEN
‘Vinny’s songs, a beautiful blend of Americana, indie-pop and busker-punk, create an almost George Formby-like world of oddity and human frailty, and the self-deprecating veracity of his lyrics never fails to hit the intended spot’ Clash Magazine ***
‘Imagine a surreal episode of My Two Dads where said fathers are Jarvis Cocker and David Bowie, who bully their child into liking them and everything they like, like glam stomp, kitchen sink vignettes, mordantly witty lyrics, nostalgia, dreams and a sneer, and you‘re ready for Vinny Peculiar, Manchester’s premier forward thinking backward looking song smith’ Whispering & Hollerin
More at vinnypeculiar.com
Special Guest James Biddulph Jr

By day James Biddulph Jnr is a builder, but by night you’ll find him out and about around the North West entertaining locals not only as a soloist but also in the two bands that he’s part of. He’s been playing for nearly thirty years and became a semi-pro just over ten years ago.

Doors 07.30 pm – Start 08.00pm – Curfew 10.15pm
Advanced £8.18 On The Door £15
Available at £8 if booked direct via Andrew Whalley TXT 07510853589
Online via Northwich DAN Arts and wegottickets.com/event/522291/

Davenham Writers' Group
2021-09-20 20:00 - 22:00
Davenham Writer’s group meet once a month to try out and discuss different approaches to writing. You bring your notepad and pen and we get the ideas flowing and bring out the biscuits. All levels welcome at our friendly, no pressure group. Email Flick here to sign up.
Free to Davenham members, Non members £1
7.30pm, 20th September, 11th October, 8th November, 13th December

Jazz Jeremy Sassoon
2021-09-30 19:30 - 22:00
Jeremy Sassoon played Davenham in 2019, popular vocalist and keyboard player, probably quartet. Music style is accessible jazz, blues etc.
The lineup for this evening is:

Vocals/Keys – Jeremy Sassoon
Sax – Iain Dixon
Bass – Richard Hammond
Drums – Phil Johnson

www.jeremysassoon.com
Bookings can be made via email : jazz@davenham.co or telephone Harry on 07717224238/0160674502 . Doors open at 7.30 music starts at 8pm.Tickets are £12 on the door.
If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
SPONSORED BY TATTON BREWERY
www.tattonbrewery.co.uk

Play Reading Social
2021-10-07 19:30 - 21:30
Would you like to

Try your hand at reading a part out loud
Help Davenham Players find good play scripts
Come along for a social and meet us and other drama people
Have a quiet cup of tea and biscuits and listen

You can do all of these things if you come along to the theatre at 7:30pm each first Thursday of the month. Just turn up and Dee will do the rest. Tea and biscuits free for members. Small contribution for non-members.
CONTACT DEE FOR DETAILS

Jazz Kevin Hassett Redux
2021-10-08 19:30 - 22:00
Kevin Hassett Redux

Kevin Hassett’s Redux returns for a second time to Davenham to present their new show ‘Connections’ now unofficially subtitled ‘As we were about to say before we were so rudely interrupted’
‘Connections’ is a Jazz based entertainment featuring classic jazz tunes, anecdote and perhaps even the odd bit of poetry .
The Band consist of Kevin Hassett vocals, Paul Matthews Guitar, Rob Phillips Drums and Martin Alcock Bass.
More information on Redux and the ‘Connections’ show may be found at www.kevinhassettredux.co.uk
Bookings can be made via email : jazz@davenham.co or telephone Harry on 07717224238/0160674502 . Doors open at 7.30 music starts at 8pm.Tickets are £12 on the door.
If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
SPONSORED BY TATTON BREWERY
www.tattonbrewery.co.uk

Davenham Writers' Group
2021-10-11 20:00 - 22:00
Davenham Writers Group – Monthly Meeting
Come on down to the monthly Writing group at Davenham Theatre run by Flick Goodman. Whether you are a writer or a performer you are welcome to come to this relaxed group.
If you have written something and you want it read out loud, want to flex those writing muscles with a few short exercises, or want to try writing for the first time, this friendly group welcomes all levels.
For more details you can contact Flick by email

Miscellany
2021-10-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-10-16 19:30 - 22:00
Davenham Players present:
An evening of varied readings and sketches for your entertainment and to welcome you back into the theatre
Tickets £10
Bookings on 01606 259596

Jazz Greg Abate
2021-10-28 19:30 - 22:00
Greg Abate is an American alto sax/ flute player who regularly tours uk. He is embarking on a 4 week tour covering 26 gigs all over uk with first stop at Davenham. He will be using a local rhythm section for our gig consisting of:-
Dave Hassell – drums
Andre Baronek – keyboards
Dave Lynane – bass
www.gregabate.com
Bookings can be made via email : jazz@davenham.co or telephone Harry on 07717 224 238/01606 74502
Doors open at 7.30 music at 8pm.Tickets £12 on the door.
If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
SPONSORED BY TATTON BREWERY
www.tattonbrewery.co.uk

Play Reading Social
2021-11-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-12-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2022-02-03 19:30 - 21:30
Would you like to

Try your hand at reading a part out loud
Help Davenham Players find good play scripts
Come along for a social and meet us and other drama people
Have a quiet cup of tea and biscuits and listen

You can do all of these things if you come along to the theatre at 7:30pm each first Thursday of the month. Just turn up and Dee will do the rest. Tea and biscuits free for members. Small contribution for non-members.
CONTACT DEE FOR MORE INFORMATION here

Davenham Writers' Group
2021-11-08 20:00 - 22:00
Davenham Writers Group – Monthly Meeting
Come on down to the monthly Writing group at Davenham Theatre run by Flick Goodman. Whether you are a writer or a performer you are welcome to come to this relaxed group.
If you have written something and you want it read out loud, want to flex those writing muscles with a few short exercises, or want to try writing for the first time, this friendly group welcomes all levels.
For more details you can contact Flick here

Folk MG Boulter and James Biddulph Jr
2021-11-17 19:30 - 22:00
M G Boulter is a singer songwriter living on the Thames coast in Essex, United Kingdom. His songwriting has been described as “Gorgeous, in a word” by Uncut and “Highly Recommended” by the Independent on Sunday. His second full length album With Wolves the Lamb Will Lie was listed as one of the ‘Best Folk Albums of 2016’ by the Daily Telegraph.
M G has been a member of Blue Rose Code, Emily Portman’s Coracle Band and The Lucky Strikes and was a touring member of US groups The Duke and the King and the Simone Felice Group.
November 2021 sees M G Boulter’s return to Davenham for a show that will feature songs from his acclaimed new album, Clifftown, alongside other tunes old and new.
“He’s a major talent in my opinion. It’s an outstanding album – it’s the best new record I’ve heard all year. Well done M G, you can come play in my kitchen any time” – Andy Kershaw.
From the M G Boulter FB page:
‘It comes as a treat and great surprise to me that Clifftown has entered the Official Folk Album Chart at number 33, which is officiated by the Chart Company who oversee the UK Top 40 and English Folk Expo. A huge thank you to you if you’ve bought the record.’ Clifftown is available to stream using the usual channels or buy via Matt’s website:
http://www.mgboulter.co.uk/
James Biddulph Jr opens the evening at 8:00pm. By day James Biddulph Jnr is a builder, but by night you’ll find him out and about around the North West entertaining locals not only as a soloist but also in the two bands that he’s part of. He’s been playing for nearly thirty years and became a semi-pro just over ten years ago.
If required the venue will be managed to ensure compliance with any government regulations regarding Covid-19.
Tickets £10 Advance £15 On The Door
Text 07510 853 589 to place an order
On line https://www.wegottickets.com/event/520084

Jazz Apitos Pequeno
2021-11-25 19:30 - 22:00
Apitos Pequeno play Latin American-influenced jazz and are led by Dave Hassell, one of the UK’s finest drummers and percussionists.
Featuring saxophonist Andy Scott, leader of the nine sax-led Sax Assault and who has performed across Europe and Japan as leader of the Apollo Sax Quartet.
Other band members are
Paul Kilvington piano, Stevie Williams bass, Chris Manus conga
Bookings can be made via email : jazz@davenham.co or telephone Harry on 07717 224 238/ 01606 74502
Doors open at 7.30 music starts at 8pm.Tickets are £12 on the door.
If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
SPONSORED BY TATTON BREWERY
www.tattonbrewery.co.uk

Davenham Writers' Group
2021-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
Davenham Writer’s group meet once a month to try out and discuss different approaches to writing. You bring your note pad and pen and we get the ideas flowing and bring out the biscuits. All levels welcome at our friendly, no pressure group. Email Flick here to sign up.
Free to Davenham members, Non members £1
7.30pm, 20th September, 11th October, 8th November, 13th December

Jazz Tom Seals
2021-12-16 19:30 - 22:00
GIG SOLD OUT!
Fresh from his sell-out “Let The Good Times Roll” Tour – Tom Seals, “quite possibly the future of
jazz and blues”, has the world at this fingertips. His virtuoso solo-ing, excellent improvisations
skills and distinctive voice have left top industry voices hailing him the UK’s finest boogie woogie
and blues pianist/vocalist.
Still only in his twenties, Seals is surely destined for greatness. Hot on the heels of sold-out shows
across the globe including London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s, a stunning performance at Birdland
Jazz Club on Broadway in New York and sessions with Jools Holland, Tom Seals’ star is destined
to soar stratospherically in 2021 with the release of his debut album, own TV show and festival appearances worldwide.
Bookings can be made via email : jazz@davenham.co or telephone Harry on 07717 224238 01606 74502 Doors open at 7.30 music starts at 8pm.Tickets are £15 on the door (tbc)
If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
SPONSORED BY TATTON BREWERY
www.tattonbrewery.co.uk

AGM of the Davenham Players
2022-01-13 19:30 - 21:30
The Annual General Meeting is an essential obligation of our group as stated in our Constitution. Owing to the pandemic, we were unable to hold the 2019 AGM planned for 24th March 2020. As a temporary measure, reports were presented at a Committee meeting with the proviso that the AGM would take place as soon as to could be safely held.
NOTE THAT THE MEETING IS OPEN TO ANYONE BUT THAT ONLY PAID-UP OR HONORARY MEMBERS MAY VOTE.
THE MEETING HAS TO BE QUORATE, SO WE ASK MEMBERS TO COME ALONG IF AT ALL POSSIBLE
It is also now time for the 2020 AGM to take place, so we intend to get both AGMs done on the same evening.
The draft Agenda follows:-
1. Apologies for Absence and Roll Call by Secretary
2. Declarations of Interest
3. Chairman’s Welcome and Minutes of 2018 AGM held 4th March 2019
4. Matters Arising from 2018 AGM Minutes
5. Chairman’s Report 2019 and 2020
6. Treasurer’s Report 2019 and 2020
7. Election of Officers
8. Election of Trustees
9. Appointment of Independent Examiner of Accounts
10. Health and Safety
11. Any Other Business

Drama Games Night
2022-01-20 19:30 - 22:00
I can’t tell you anything about this fun evening because I don’t know myself. But Sheila always comes up with something entertaining.
Just come along to find out. Members free. Otherwise £1 donation for refreshments.

Audition for our May play
2022-01-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-01-25 19:30 - 22:00
Paulette Anderson is holding an open audition for the next Davenham Players production she will direct to be performed on stage in week beginning 9th May. Auditions are being held on two successive nights 24th and 25th January, to help people find a free evening.
All welcome – not just actors; we will be looking for a full production team including backstage, marketing, design, costumes, set construction. Just turn up at the theatre at 7:30pm.
The May production is to be ‘A Warwickshire Testimony ‘ 10-14th May, directed by Paulette Anderson. Auditions for this are on 24th and 25th Jan. This is a tale of a Warwickshire village from the 1920s to the 1960’s seen through the eyes of its inhabitants. It has parts for young and old, male and female .
Please contact me if you are interested in reading for a part or just come along .
Thankyou
Paulette

Jazz Lucy Lockwood
2022-01-27 19:30 - 22:00
Lucy Lockwood is a vibrant and exuberant Jazz and Blues vocalist. Working mainly with standards, traditional jazz and the American songbook, Lucy has a special focus on scat vocal improvisation, with an attack that doesn’t shy into a breathy corner. Lucy is inspired by those who work with their voice as instrument – and takes cues from male blues shouters and horn instrumentalists as much as the smooth tones of the female leading lights . A full palette of sound that braves the risk of promoting full expression over twee standards of ‘pretty’ sound.
LINE-UP
Lucy Lockwood – Vocals
Grant Russell – Bass
Colin Lamont – Drums
George King – Keys
Sax player to be confirmed
Bookings can be made via email jazz@davenham.co or telephone Harry on 07717 224 238 / 01606 74502 Doors open 7.30pm music at 8pm.Tickets £12 on the door
If you are suffering from Covid symptoms please do not attend and in any case advise us if you are unable to attend for any reason.
From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
SPONSORED BY TATTON BREWERY
www.tattonbrewery.co.uk
