Davenham Writing Group
2026-04-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-08-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-10-13 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Northwich, CW9 8NF, United Kingdom
Davenham Writing Group – Monthly Meeting
Meets on the Second Tuesday of the month

Free for members. Non-members pay £1 for refreshments

Davenham Acting Group
2026-04-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-08-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-10-20 19:30 - 22:00
Meets third Tuesday of each month except when a drama production is on stage
No August meeting
Free for members. Non-members pay £1 for refreshments

Davenham Improv Group
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-22 19:30 - 21:30
Group formed by Kathryn Cooke for people interested in developing Improv skills, or just having a bit of a laugh with friends!
Maybe BOTH?
Monthly on the fourth Tuesday

Jazz John Bailey Quartet
2026-04-30 19:30 - 22:00
JOHN BAILEY QUARTET
THURSDAY 30TH APRIL 2026

Join us for an exceptional evening of jazz with The John Bailey Quartet. All four musicians are renowned performers on the Northwest jazz scene and familiar faces at Davenham, where they’ve captivated audiences with their artistry and skill.
The quartet’s repertoire draws inspiration from legends such as Pat Metheny, Egberto Gismonti, and the Yellowjackets, alongside many other contemporary jazz greats. Expect an exciting mix of lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and dynamic improvisation.
Band leader John Bailey earned his MA in Jazz Performance in 2010 and has since built a distinguished career as a guitarist, composer, and educator. He currently collaborates with Alex James (Blur) on the acclaimed Britpop Classical project, performing with artists including Saffron (Republica), Gary Stringer (Reef), and Travis.A long-standing guitarist for Russell Watson and Aled Jones, John’s credits span classical, jazz, and popular music. His performance highlights include work on Sting’s The Last Ship, television appearances on Songs of Praise and Jane McDonald, and live shows with English mezzo-soprano Laura Wright, from intimate corporate events to major stages such as the Lytham Festival Classical Proms.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience four world-class musicians live in concert — an evening of inspired music-making not to be missed!
LINE-UP
John Bailey – guitar Paul Kilvington – keys Gary Culshaw – bass Caroline Boaden – drums
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
or email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
Click to see the full Jazz Programme

Play Reading Group
2026-05-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-08-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-09-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-06 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 Tuesday of the month (except August).
Just turn up and Dee will do the rest. Tea free for members. Small contribution for non-members.
CONTACT DEE FOR MORE INFORMATION here

Jazz Fugue & Groove Trio
2026-05-28 19:30 - 22:00
FUGUE & GROOVE TRIO
THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2026

Fugue & Groove is a piano-based trio fusing jazz energy with classical sophistication. Their unique sound combines structured elegance with improvisational brilliance, reimagining beloved works by Massenet, Bach, and Dvořák alongside fresh, high-energy arrangements. At the core of their performances is interplay: themes shift into unexpected grooves, ideas evolve in real time, and the trio feeds off audience energy to create a concert experience that is never the same twice. From lyrical ballads to driving swing, their sets balance dexterity with accessibility—captivating seasoned jazz fans and classical audiences alike.
The name says it all: “Fugue” reflects classical counterpoint and structure, while “Groove” captures the rhythm, vitality, and spirit of jazz. Together, they deliver a performance that is sophisticated, inventive, and entertaining.
With collective experience working alongside leading names such as Alex Clarke, Greg Abate, Ray Gelato, Kenny Ball, Bobby Wellins, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, Idina Menzel and Dave Stewart, Fugue & Groove bring expertise and energy to every stage. Already winning over audiences across the UK, the trio is fast gaining attention from promoters, festivals, and venues seeking something thats both fresh but with universal appeal and themes that are familiar to audiences.
“The trio captivated the audience at Lichfield Arts Jazz and Blues Festival with dazzling, jazzinfused reimaginings of classical masters from Bach to Beethoven. ” – Lichfield Jazz and Blues festival 2025
“Last night’s performance was one of the best at the club. The three of you have something special.” – Pershore Jazz
LINE-UP
Richard Hughes – KeyboardsSimon Smith – BassSteve Street – Drums
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
or email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
Click to see the full Jazz Programme

Jazz Hannah Brine Quartet
2026-06-25 19:30 - 22:00
HANNAH BRINE QUARTET
THURSDAY 25TH JUNE 2026

This summer,2025, saw the release of Hannah Brine’s debut album, Blue Sky Now, and her first tour, taking in venues including the Buxton Opera House (supporting Rumer), Bridgewater Hall and Rough Trade (London).
Produced by guitarist Jamie McCredie, the album features an all-star cast including Jamie Safir / Hamish Balfour on piano, Ian King on bass, and Chris Draper on drums.
The songs are all deeply personal and cover the period of her life which saw Hannah leave London to start a new chapter up in Derbyshire’s Peak District, where she has now developed a keenness for growing vegetables!
Much of the material is written with Hannah’s long-time collaborator Michael Garvin (23 #1 hits including George Benson/ J Lo) – and is inspired by their shared love of folk-pop from the 60s and 70s, and the Great American Songbook.
LINE-UP
The musicians making up the quartet that will be playing alongside Hannah in Davenham will include the following members who are well known to the Davenham audience.
Keyboards – Dean Stockdale
Drums – Gaz Hughes
Bass – TBC
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
or email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
Click to see the full Jazz Programme

Jazz Florian Arbenz Convergence Project
2026-09-24 19:30 - 22:00
FLORIAN ARBENZ CONVERGENCE PROJECT
THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2026

Inspired in part by the great drummer/bandleaders like Art Blakey, Max Roach and Peter Erskine, Florian set up the Convergence project to perform the hard-swinging joy-filled jazz that helped us fall in love with this genre.
For 2025 & 2026, they will present a brand-new CD – Moon – featuring the incredible Cuban Vistel brothers, Maikel & Jorge – and they will be touring extensively from their combined bases in Switzerland and Spain.
Florian Arbenz sees jazz not as a fixed style but as a framework to adapt and reshape. On Moon, that means using the drums to set space and colour for strong musical voices to connect. The result is direct, modern jazz that respects its roots while speaking today’s language.
This will be a Truly International Performance with world class Jazz musicians in the line up.
The Line Up
Jorge Vistel: trumpet
Maikel Vistel: sax
Ivo Neame: piano
Rafael Jerjen: bass
Florian Arbenz:drums
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The box office is able to take bookings for one gig at a time, but do make a note of the dates which are of interest to you during our forthcoming season so that you can make your bookings at the appropriate time.

If possible, make your requests via email, but don’t forget to give us a little bit of notice if you know that you are going to be unable to attend. We appreciate that there will always be unavoidable, unforeseen circumstances, but clearly we want to make places available and fill all possible seats, particularly for gigs in high demand.

We are not a profit making organisation, but we do want to keep breaking even in order to keep music live.

Booking Enquiries Call Keith on 07990 703 787
or email jazz@davenham.co

Please do not assume that your places are confirmed unless you have had a response from J@D and, if you have not, then contact us again

Doors & Bar 7.30pm Gigs start @ 8pm
Tickets £15

From JAZZ@DAVENHAM TEAM
GREAT GIGS
FABULOUS BANDS
Click to see the full Jazz Programme
