Britain's best events this week NEWS
A weekly roundup of the best events taking place across the length and breadth of Britain.
London
Carousel | 15 - 18 Apr 2015 at Southend Palace Theatre, Westcliff On Sea - Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society presents Rodgers and Hammersteins Carousel Carousel barker Billy Bigelow captivates & marries Julie Jordan, but he loses his job & discovers Julie is pregnant. Desperate, Billy is coerced into a robbery, but is caught. Facing prison, he commits suicide. After years in purgatory he is permitted a day on Earth
Asthma and COPD | 13 - 14 Apr 2015 at Holiday Inn Regents Park, London - A must attend for respiratory professionals, the sell-out Asthma and COPD show returns to London next Spring to explore the future of therapeutics, diagnosis and care. With the global market for asthma and COPD drugs set to reach $41.23bn in 2017, Asthma and COPD 2015 comes at the perfect time to explore the future of therapeutics, diagnosis and care. Join us we ask questions such as: How is severe asthma in children pathophysiologically different to the adult disease? Is airway remodelling dependent on inflammation? What value can patient charities bring to multi-partner collaborations? What are the drug development challenges associated with inhaled and intranasal antivirals? What are the key areas of unmet clinical needs for COPD clinical care? REASONS TO ATTEND -Explore the future of asthma and COPD treatment from a range of key perspectives -Discover advances in inhaled therapies -Discuss personalised therapy approaches, asthma patient stratification and unmet needs -Share in the latest thinking from the clinic to improve the lives of patients -Explore the latest thinking on biomarkers and clinical trial endpoints -Update on mechanisms and treatment for viral induced COPD and asthma exacerbations KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE: -Sebastian Johnston, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London Conference Chair -Robert Niven, Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Manchester University Conference Chair -Neil C Thomson, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Glasgow -Joseph Arron, Associate Director, Biomarker Discovery, Genentech, Inc
Devin Townsend Project | Today at Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington - Devin Townsend Project at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, 13 April 2015. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for Devin Townsend Project, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance
Meghan Trainor | Today at Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherd'S Bush - Meghan Trainor at Shepherds Bush Empire in London on Monday, 13 April 2015. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you
The Wombats | Today at O2 Academy Brixton, Brixton - Liverpool-based indie rock band The Wombats formed in 2003 when three of the band members met one-another at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. The lads found a common interest in music and started to jam together, releasing their debut single Girls, Boys, and Marsupials in 2006. Best-known for their catchy hit Moving to New York, The Wombats have gained national and international recognition, with a numerous world tours performances under their belt and their first album, The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love Loss & Desperation, reaching number 11 in the UK Albums Chart.
South
Foam Fest | 25 Apr 2015 at Southsea Common, Portsmouth - Naomi House & Jacksplace have a brand new event for 2015 that's just good, clean fun! Sign up today for the Hampshire's first ever Foam Fest! Hampshire's first ever Foam Fest will see you dodge, dive, climb and laugh your way through our 5k course of inflatables and foam cannons on Southsea Common. Places are limited for this event, so sign up quick! For safety reasons, the Foam Fest is for people over the age of 14 years. Runners will be started in waves throughout the day and time slots can be selected when registering. Please note you will be starting within the time slot and given a 15 minute window on the day when signing in
Beaulieu Boatjumble | 26 Apr 2015 at Beaulieu, Brockenhurst - Beaulieu Boatjumble has around 1000 stands of boating bits, new trailerable boats, dinghies, equipment and craft from classics to nearly new. With thousands of new and used boating bargains, it makes for an unmissable event for all sailors. You can be sure of picking up some real treasures with old and new wares available, including boat parts, nauticalia, clothing, gadgets, rope and general jumble. Your ticket also includes entry to the Beaulieu attraction, including Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey, World of Top Gear and the world-famous National Motor Museum
Asthma and COPD | 13 - 14 Apr 2015 at Holiday Inn Regents Park, London - A must attend for respiratory professionals, the sell-out Asthma and COPD show returns to London next Spring to explore the future of therapeutics, diagnosis and care. With the global market for asthma and COPD drugs set to reach $41.23bn in 2017, Asthma and COPD 2015 comes at the perfect time to explore the future of therapeutics, diagnosis and care. Join us we ask questions such as: How is severe asthma in children pathophysiologically different to the adult disease? Is airway remodelling dependent on inflammation? What value can patient charities bring to multi-partner collaborations? What are the drug development challenges associated with inhaled and intranasal antivirals? What are the key areas of unmet clinical needs for COPD clinical care? REASONS TO ATTEND -Explore the future of asthma and COPD treatment from a range of key perspectives -Discover advances in inhaled therapies -Discuss personalised therapy approaches, asthma patient stratification and unmet needs -Share in the latest thinking from the clinic to improve the lives of patients -Explore the latest thinking on biomarkers and clinical trial endpoints -Update on mechanisms and treatment for viral induced COPD and asthma exacerbations KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE: -Sebastian Johnston, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London Conference Chair -Robert Niven, Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Manchester University Conference Chair -Neil C Thomson, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Glasgow -Joseph Arron, Associate Director, Biomarker Discovery, Genentech, Inc
Devin Townsend Project | Today at Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington - Devin Townsend Project at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, 13 April 2015. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for Devin Townsend Project, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance
Meghan Trainor | Today at Shepherds Bush Empire, Shepherd'S Bush - Meghan Trainor at Shepherds Bush Empire in London on Monday, 13 April 2015. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you
Midlands
Everyone Can Meditate | Tomorrow at Chesterfield Central Library, Chesterfield - Meditation is a commonly used word but many don't understand its true meaning and relevance to modern living. Some think that meditation is for those who have abandoned all their worldly responsibilities. Nothing could be further from the truth as you will learn at this event. Kadam Bridget is a western teacher who has been practising Buddhist meditation for over 20 years under the guidance of the renowned teacher Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
The Mist in the Mirror | 14 - 18 Apr 2015 at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - Adapted from the novel by Susan Hill author of The Woman in Black, this tense and atmospheric new production is an otherworldly mystery that leaves a terrifying eeriness suspended in the air. Matinees: 2.30pm Evenings: 7.45pm Tickets: £11
Seasick Steve | 16 Apr 2015 at O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield - American born blues musician Seasick Steve - real name Steven Gene Wold - has a long and distinguished career in the music industry. Learning the guitar at the age of eight, Steve left home at 13 and lived rough in Tennesse, hopping freight trains and working as a farm labourer, often living as a hobo. Sounds like a hit movie, right? It gets better, he's also been a cowboy and a migrant worker. After touring with fellow musicians in the 1960's he soon befriended the likes of Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell, and his career was finally cemented
Turbo Wolf | 16 Apr 2015 at The Harley, Sheffield - Bristol rock band Turbowolf will play The Harley on 16th April 2015, in support of their forthcoming second album Two Hands, set for release just before the show on 6th April. A tasty thick soup of distorted boogie rock, psychedelic weirdness and snarling punk attitude [..
East
Park Radio Bingo | 15 Apr 2015 at The Park Hotel, Diss - If you like playing bingo why not come along to the Park Radio Bingo Night on 15 Wednesday 2015. Eyes down 7.30pm. Raffle
Lee Nelson | 16 Apr 2015 at The Marina Theatre, Lowestoft - Hello u blurb readin legend! Its Lee Nelson here from off ur tele + i'm coming to a crap town near u with my brand new WELL NEW TOUR! its gonna b bigga + betta + funnier than my last tour + a lot fatter coz this time i'm bringing my best mate + fat legend Omelette! So don't b a mug, stop readin this rubbish and buy urself a ticket! do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it!!
UFO | 16 Apr 2015 at Waterfront, Norwich - UFO at Waterfront in Norwich on Thursday, 16 April 2015. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch UFO live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.
Drenge | 18 Apr 2015 at Waterfront, Norwich - Drenge at Waterfront in Norwich on Saturday, 18 April 2015. What's the best thing about going to watch Drenge live? It's knowing that you've got the best seats at the cheapest online prices with our ticket comparison service. See the list of ticket providers so that you can get the best deal. It's simple, and we don't charge any commission on any tickets you buy through our service
Marc Almond | 18 Apr 2015 at Ipswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich - Marc Almond is currently on tour celebrating 30 years in the music business, he has recently released his album 'Variet?' which is the first recording of his own work for 10 years. He first rose to fame in the duo 'Soft Cell' which sold over 30 million records and was loved for its syth/pop sound. Marc Almond embarked on his solo career in 1984 and continues to write and make music regularly.
North West
The Ugly Duckling | 19 Apr 2015 at The Citadel, St Helens - Life isnt much fun in the farmyard for the misfit duckling. Teased and tormented, he dreams of kindlier places beyond the farm gates. But will he survive out there? Join in the adventures of this famous under-dog in Hans Christian Andersens much-loved tale of transformation, brought to you in Thingumajigs house style - beautiful puppet characters, live music, captivating story-telling and a generous sprinkling of theatre magic. The show lasts around 50 minutes and is recommended for ages 5 and up
Paul Simon Sting | Today at Phones 4u Arena Manchester, Manchester - Paul Simon Sting at Phones 4u Arena Manchester in Manchester on Monday, 13 April 2015. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch Paul Simon Sting live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.
Lower Than Atlantis | Tomorrow at Manchester Academy 2, Manchester - Not very often you get to hear a band which makes you stand up and notice their music. 'Lower than Atlantis' is one such unit. This post hardcore band has been around since 2007 and their first album is 'Far Q' which came out in 2010 and received some good reviews. 'Lower than Atlantis' brings a fresh change into the punk/hardcore genre
Nadine Shah | Tomorrow at The Deaf Institute, Manchester - Nadine Shah at The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Tuesday, 14 April 2015. Compare ticket prices from the UK's most respected and trusted ticket providers, including Viagogo, Seatwave, GetMeIn, Ticketmaster and Stubhub in order to get the best seats at the best prices, all covered by a ticket guarantee.
North East
Cbeebies Live | Today at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Calling all CBeebies fans! Come and join the fun and make some music with your favourite CBeebies stars in a brand new show for Easter 2014 - CBeebies Live! The Big Band. Mixing-up this fun filled musical adventure will be Justin Fletcher MBE along with Mister Maker and gardener extraordinaire, Mr Bloom! in his first ever CBeebies Live! show. So, get ready to sing along, dance in the aisle and shout-out-loud as they each seek out everyone's special musical talent to put together the biggest band that they can! 'Makin a bad ting good' will be Rastamouse, along with the musical fab four, the ZingZillas. Nina from Nina and the Neurons will bring her own unique scientific style, whilst the adventurous Andy Day and the charismatic Katy Ashworth will be ensuring that everyone has fun
Justin Friends | Today at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Justin Friends at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne on Monday, 13 April 2015. You've all heard of horror stories of getting scammed by ticket touts, haven't you? Well, BritEvents have come up with the perfect solution - a ticket price comparison service. Just browse for the Justin Friends tickets you want to purchase, and see who's offering the best price. We compare Seatwave, Ticketmaster, Stubhub, Viagogo and GetMeIn - all very reputable ticket companies who offer top-class guarantees, and chill, knowing that you're covered
Twelve Angry Men | 13 - 18 Apr 2015 at Grand Opera House York, York - Tom Conti, Jeff Fahey, William Gaminara and Robert Vaughn lead a star cast in ‘the classiest, most intelligent drama in the West End’ – Sunday Telegraph. Twelve jurors have murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a huge dilemma as prejudices and preconceived ideas about the accused, the trial and each other turn the tables every which way, until the nail-biting climax.
Olly Murs | 18 Apr 2015 at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne - Achieving second place on ITV's The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs debut single named Please Don't Let Me Go' hit the top spot on the UK's Singles Chart, and his second single Thinking of Me reached number four. Of Latvian descent, Olly signed a joint deal between Epic Records and Syco Music in 2010, and will shortly be co-presenting the eighth series of The Xtra Factor, the companion show to the X Factor.
Dylan Moran | 23 Apr 2015 at The Royal Hall, Harrogate - Dylan Moran star of 'Black Books' , 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Run Fat Boy Run' is about to spread a little happiness with a brand new tour for 2011. Ageing, religion, kids, relationships intertwine with the general absurdities of life. Searing observations and sumptuous imagery, painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly 'Moranesque' brush strokes and all delivered with Dylan's renowned, shambolic charm?It's simply Unmissable. Tickets for Dylans last 2009 tour sold-out overnight so it is advised to book early
Scotland
Celeste's Circus | Today at The Town House, Hamilton - Come join the circus! A first trip for wee ones to experience and enjoy the magic of the big top. Thrills and spills, ooh's and ahh's. Celeste invites you to applaud a hilarious high-wire hippo, a crafty cat and to fall in love with an endearing seal performing for paper fish. A real joy to watch with a delightful retro feel
Nadine Shah | Today at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow - Nadine Shah at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on Monday, 13 April 2015. There's no better feeling that watching your favourite band, team or show live, so BritEvents has come up with the perfect solution for event fans. Let us do the legwork of finding the cheapest ticket prices to see Nadine Shah - we compare prices and seats for all Britain's very best events from the UK's most trusted ticketing providers. What are you waiting for? If you don't, someone else will grab those hot tickets before you do!
Chicken Licken | Tomorrow at Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark - A baby chick is born and thinks the sky is falling down. On the way to tell the King, she meets Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky & Turkey Lurkey, but there's a shocking surprise! Chicken Licken grows up to be the Little Red Hen and asks her friends to help her make bread, but no one wants to play! Mixed into this recipe of food, puppets and music is the story of Little Red Hen and the sly Foxy Loxy. Will she outwit him and save her stuffing?
Matthew E White | Tomorrow at Oran Mor, Glasgow - Matthew E White at Oran Mor in Glasgow on Tuesday, 14 April 2015. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you
Olly Murs | Tomorrow at Hydro, Glasgow - Achieving second place on ITV's The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs debut single named Please Don't Let Me Go' hit the top spot on the UK's Singles Chart, and his second single Thinking of Me reached number four. Of Latvian descent, Olly signed a joint deal between Epic Records and Syco Music in 2010, and will shortly be co-presenting the eighth series of The Xtra Factor, the companion show to the X Factor.
Wales
UB40 Ali Campbell | 15 Apr 2015 at St David's Hall, Cardiff - UB40 Ali Campbell at St David''s Hall in Cardiff on Wednesday, 15 April 2015. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you
Simple Minds | 18 Apr 2015 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff - Scottish rock band 'Simple Minds' were at the peak of their popularity in the early 1990s. The band are thought to have sold more than 40 million albums world wide and are famed for 80s hits like 'Don't You (Forget about Me)'. Their material has been critically acclaimed and hugely popular. Band members are Jim Kerr (composer/vocals), Charlie Burchill (composer, guitar, violin and sax) Mel Gaynor (drums), Andy Gillespie (keyboard) and Ged Grimes (Bass)
WHISKEY in the JAR | 18 Apr 2015 at Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, Tiverton - Sean Cannon leadman with the recently formed Dublin Legends ( formerly the iconic DUBLINERS ) is joined by his 2 talented sons James and Robert to present a wonderful evening of Irish songs, jigs, soft ballads and fine Celtic music all played with the usual Irish charm and passion. Enjoy the Craic !! Reserved seats £12.50 from JTs Party House 2 Market Walk Bampton St Tiverton Box Office open 9.00am 5
The Blow Monkeys | 19 Apr 2015 at The Globe, Cardiff - The Blow Monkeys at The Globe in Cardiff on Sunday, 19 April 2015. What's the best thing about going to watch The Blow Monkeys live? It's knowing that you've got the best seats at the cheapest online prices with our ticket comparison service. See the list of ticket providers so that you can get the best deal. It's simple, and we don't charge any commission on any tickets you buy through our service
Harlem Globetrotters | 20 Apr 2015 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff - The world famous Harlem Globetrotters have been thrilling families and millions of fans for 88 years, all the while innovating the game in exciting new ways. Last year, the Globetrotters did something unparalleled in the history of sports and entertainment, letting fans vote on new rules to be used in actual games. It was so much fun, we are doing it again, and there are cool new rules to choose from on our 2014 "Fans Rule" World Tour.