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Murder is always a mistake: One should never do anything one cannot talk about after dinner...

A gripping tale of love, honour, duty, fortune-telling and murder! Rocket Theatre has created a wicked black comedy that positively fizzes with fun.
Join Lord Arthur Savile in his new home for an evening of ludicrous indulgence:
LAUGH as Lord Arthur regales you with his astounding anecdotes!
MARVEL at the versatility of his man-servant!
GASP as his Lordship reveals dark secrets that will have you squirming in your seat!
Dare you spend time in the company of Lord Arthur Savile?

**** 4 stars "Martin Harris's script, written for just two characters, has wisely kept many of Wilde's unforgettable lines. The result is a hilariously funny black comedy... A cracking production of a witty play, which brings pace and energy to the piece." - What's On Stage

Two

by Jim Cartwright, directed by Sheryl Cunliffe

'One little explosion,two litle explosions, have a drink, carry on.'

The action takes place over one night in a pub, in the North of England. A sharply, salty quickfire evocation of the surface gaiety and underlying melancholia of English pub life.

In a northern pub, a landlord and a landlady welcome you to join the colourful collection of people who make it their local.In this public place, you'll glimpse some private moments as we overhear snippets from the bittersweet lives and relationships of the regulars. Share an evening with the actors as they conjure up evry one of Cartwright's distinctive and original tales, exploring the highs,lows, triumphs and disasters that are part and parcel of being one half of "two".

Booking Opens:-
Online: Sunday 1st January 2012
At theatre: Monday 23rd April 2012

Forest New Orleans Jazz Band

Friday 16th March 2012, at 8pm

The Forest New Orleans Jazz Band, as its name suggests, plays music of the Crescent City, specialising in the lovely old pop songs, dance tunes and sentimental ballads of the sort favoured by Bunk Johnson and Kid Thomas, as well as the usual mix of marches, spirituals and hot standards.

Led by Arthur Stead, whom no less an authority than internationally famous bassist Annie Hawkins rates among her favourite trumpeters, they create a sound pleasingly authentic but very much their own. A particular feature is the distinctive piano playing of Tom Culbert which imparts an undercurrent of Ragtime.

John Brunton, alternating lyrical clarinet with exciting tenor, and on trombone one of the band’s founder members, Jack Moore, complete the strong front line. Ron Payton (banjo), Pete Vickers (bass) and Dave Stanley make up a most dependable rhythm section.

Founded in 1985, they played for more than fifteen years at the Sun Inn, Trawden, every Tuesday night, before, upon its closure, moving down the road to the more accessible Nelson, switching to Mondays and taking with them most of their regulars whilst adding new faces. It seems highly appropriate that they have found a new home in Forest Street – and in the town where it all began for them, their first ever gig having been at Jimmy Nelson’s Sports’ club. Indeed, one of their first regular spots was at The Crown in nearby Colne.

A good time to be had by all at this event, the atmosphere relaxed and the jazz uplifting.

Dave Radstock as Neil Diamond

Saturday 21st April, 8pm

Dave is well known as one of the best Neil Diamond tribute acts and he is appearing at GBT on Saturday 21st April. Dave has appeared all around the Greater Manchester area over the last year and a very good nights entertainment was had by all those that attended. I'm sure that he will be just as entertaining on the 21st.

Tickets are £8 and can be booked online, or at the GBT Box Office, so why not come along for a great night out

GRINCH: The Panto

Supplied by Limelight Scripts

Friday 7th - Saturday 15th December 2012, at 7:45pm (Matinees 8th & 15th @ 1pm, no perf. Mon 10th)

Join us for our fun Christmas show, which has all the features of a traditional panto – a must see for all the family, young and old!

The Grinch, a bitter and twisted geezer with a green face (who makes Scrooge look like the Fairy Godmother) is determined to ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville. After years of being treated badly because of the way he looks, The Grinch goes about getting his revenge with his mischievous side kick, Colin. Things won’t be easy though, there are plenty of people who will do their best to stop him including Santa, the Snow Queen and Aunty Nora. With visits from the Chucklemeisters, Imps and Elves, get set for a truly wicked time!

Booking Opens:-
Online: Sunday 1st January 2012
At theatre: Monday 19th November 2012

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