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UK WIDE - MAY
Thurs 1 May
DRIVING MISS SMITH
Tribute to broadcaster and comedian Linda Smith to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer and to raise funds for crucial clinical research into the disease. Musical guest Barb Jungr. Venue: The Picture House, New Road, Hebden Bridge. 8pm. Adm: £12- £14. Info: 01422 842684.
Sat 3 May
DRIVING MISS SMITH
Tribute to broadcaster and comedian Linda Smith to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer and to raise funds for crucial clinical research into the disease. Musical guest Barb Jungr. Venue: The Library Theatre, Central Library, St. Peter’s Square, Manchester. 8pm. Adm: £15. Info: 0161 236 7110.
Thurs 8 May
DRIVING MISS SMITH
Tribute to broadcaster and comedian Linda Smith to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer and to raise funds for crucial clinical research into the disease. Musical guest Carol Grimes. Venue: Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead. 7.30pm. Adm: £12- £13.50. Info: 01628 788997.
Fri May 9
DRIVING MISS SMITH
Tribute to broadcaster and comedian Linda Smith to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer and to raise funds for crucial clinical research into the disease. Musical guest Carol Grimes. Venue: Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton, Grand Parade, Brighton. 6.30pm & 9.30pm. Adm: £12. Info: 01273 709 709.
Fri 9 - 11 May
LADYFEST
Ladyfest London is an arts festival which celebrates female creativity in all its many forms aiming to provide a platform for women's talents in music, art, comedy, photography, film, debate, written and spoken word, etc. Info: info@ladyfestlondon.co.uk http://www.ladyfestlondon.co.uk/
Sat 10 May
DRIVING MISS SMITH
Tribute to broadcaster and comedian Linda Smith to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer and to raise funds for crucial clinical research into the disease. Musical guest Carol Grimes. Venue: Gulbenkian Theatre, University of Kent, Canterbury. 7.45pm. Adm: £13. Info: 01227 769075.
Sun 18 & 19 May
GREGORY ISAACS
Lovers Rock pioneer & international Reggae star of ‘Night Nurse’, 'My Only Lover' & 'Rumours' fame. Venue: Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, London NW1. 9pm. Adm: £29.50 adv / £35 door. Info: 0870 060 3777.
Thurs 22 May
JENNIFER BATE
Messiaen’s last great organ cycle, featuring huge and symbolic movements is played by acclaimed organist Jennifer Bate. Venue: Westminster Cathedral, 42 Francis Street, London, SW1P 3PA. 7.30pm. Adm: £10. Info: 0871 663 2539.
Fri 23 May
BLITHE SPIRIT
Charles Condomine, whose first wife Elvira has been dead for seven years, has been reasonably happy with his second wife Ruth. After he invites Madame Alcarti, a local medium, to conduct a séance at their home. Venue: Phoenix, Station Road, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0LR. 7.30pm. Adm: £8, conc £6. Info: 01420 472664.
Wed 28 May
COSI FAN TUTTE
Picture this - you and your best friend are happily in love with two sisters who are happily in love with you. However, another friend says that they would be unfaithful given half a chance. “No”, you both cry. A bet is laid, if you go away they’ll cheat on you - così fan tutte - “that’s what they all do”. A Comic Opera in two acts. Venue: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SG. 8pm. Info: 01306 881 717 / www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
Wed 28 May - 21 Jun
LOVE
Love celebrates the passion of two elderly people who find love right at the end of their lives, and sing about it! Venue: Lyric Theatre, Lyric Square, King Street, Hammersmith London W6 0QL. Info: 0870 050 0511.
Please note that this programme for International Women’s Month may be subject to alteration and it is advisable to ring and check beforehand.
