This year is the 400th anniversary of Shakespeares death. To mark the occasion, jazz star Jacqui Dankworth will be joined by some special friends to revisit the musical settings of Shakespeares poetry inspired by, and taken from, the seminal album Shakespeare And All That Jazz, composed by her late father Sir John Dankworth. The music is based on works such as Shall I Compare Thee To A Summers Day, O Mistress Mine, the story of Macbeth and a comical setting of Shakespeares complete works! The brilliance of the music, the genius of Shakespeares poetry and world class musicians combined with Jacquis emotional and virtuosic voice will make for a very special evening.
This material has not been performed in completion by another songstress since Dame Cleo Laine recorded the album Wordsongs in the 1980s. Jacqui performed some of them at The Bear Garden Museum 30 years ago, having been invited by Sam Wanamaker to help raise money for the Globe Theatre; so the time is right for Jacqui to revisit the material she grew up with and to sing these poems that are embedded in her DNA!
There will be a special guest performing in the bar before the show so make sure you arrive early to take full advantage of all the great music on offer.
| Date: | Saturday 24 September 2016 |
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| Time: | 8.00pm (Doors open 7.00pm) |
| The Quarry Theatre | |
| Cost: | £16 (£14 concessions) |
| Tickets: |
01234 362337 |
| Running Time: | 120mins |
| Age Suitability: | All ages |