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Thur 11 Mar 7.30pm
Dr Martha Holmes: The Making Of 'life'
In this beautifully illustrated and fascinating talk, Martha reveals some of the extraordinary challenges she was faced with while making the series and shares some enthralling ‘behind the scenes’ stories.
13 Mar 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Aireborough Gilbert & Sullivan Society Presents
The Pirates Of Penzance
Aireborough Gilbert & Sullivan Society invite you to the coast of Cornwall, famed for its pirates and smugglers
Wed 17 Mar 7.30pm
Did You Hear About The Morgans?
The comedy Did You Hear About the Morgans? follows a highly successful Manhattan couple, Meryl and Paul Morgan, whose almost - perfect lives have only one notable failure - their dissolving marriage.
Fri 19 Mar 8.00pm
Comedy Store Management Proudly Presents
Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Return Letter To Richard Branson
“Magical storytelling... engaging, inspiring and exquisitely performed. This is an hysterical and accomplished piece of work which will stay with you for days.”***** Time Out
20 Mar 3pm
Ace Dance And Music Workshop
An instant hit of dance! Based in Digbeth, Birmingham, ACE combines captivating and energetic contemporary dance with African/Caribbean movement style, creating an entertaining and enriching experience for all.
21 Mar 7.30pm
Ace Dance And Music Performance
Tonight ACE will perform a double-bill, accompanied by a robust and agile cast of six international and UK-based dancers.
24 Mar 7.30pm
Up In The Air
From Jason Reitman, the Oscar® nominated director of “Juno,” comes a comedy called “Up in the Air” starring Oscar® winner George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a corporate hatchet man who loves his life on the road but is forced to fight for his job when his company downsizes its travel budget.
26 Mar 7.30pm
Five Star Swing
As seen on BBC's Children in Need Featuring Simone Smith from The Ivy Benson Orchestra.
27 Mar 7.30pm
Sacconi String Quartet
Known throughout the world for its energy, creativity and integrity of interpretation, the Sacconi Quartet continues to perform with its four founder- members
31 Mar & 1 Apr 7.30pm
1812 Theatre Company
Beyond The Moor Gate
This is a dramatised reading of a play based on the shocking event that took place in Helmsley in 1895, which has been researched and written by local playwrights Jane Armitage and Celia Morley
Wed 7 April 7.30pm
It's Complicated
First comes marriage. Then comes divorce. And then...Divorced... with benefits.Baby boomer rom-com in which Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin play a couple who, a decade after their divorce and his remarriage, have an affair. From Something's Gotta Give writer/director Nancy Meyers.
Sat 10 April 7.30pm
Vacation Chamber Orchestra
The VCO is a highly successful charitable organisation which provides training, experience and opportunities for young musicians across the UK and internationally.
Sun 11 April 7.30pm
The Counterfeit Bee Gees
The Counterfeit Bee Gees have performed all over the world from Switzerland to Miami, Holland to Australia and Hong Kong, and are without doubt the most authentic soundalike and lookalike Bee Gees tribute act in the world today.
Wed 14 Apr 7.30pm
Invictus
The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country.
Thur 15 April 7.30pm
Hull Truck Theatre
Me And Me Dad
A story of friendship, fish pie and flick-to-kick football
Wed 21 to Sat 24 Apr 7.30pm
1812 Theatre Company Presents
The Memory Of Water
by Shelagh StephensonDirected by David Powley
On the eve of their mother’s funeral, three sisters meet and once again clash, as old conflicts flare up and reveal their continuing grip on the present. Events may have been shared but memories of them differ wildly....
Wed 28 Apr 7.30pm
A Single Man
SINGLE MAN is a romantic tale of love interrupted, the isolation that is an inherent part of the human condition, and ultimately the importance of the seemingly smaller moments in life. Colin Firth : winner of the BAFTA Best Actor Award.....
Thur 29 April 7.30pm
Brief Encounters
Short Film night will be selected adimated shorts spanning a hundred years of animated cinema
Fri 30 April 7.30pm
The Happiness Patrol Presents
Tales Of Terror
Based on original commissions by Lichfield Festival and York Archaeological TrustFeaturing the stories of M.R. James, Lafcadio Hearn and others
Sun 2 May 7.30pm
Russian Orthodox Choir
The Hermitage Ensemble was formed in St Petersburg in 1997 to keep alive the great traditions of Russian sacred music and folksong. One of its goals is to bring motets of the Eastern Church closer to western people.
5 May 7.30pm
The Last Station
The Last Station is a love story set during the last year of the life and turbulent marriage of the great Russian writer Leo Tolstoy and his wife the Countess Sofya.
Sun 9 May 7.30pm
Magic Of The Musicals
International vocalist Gary Grace makes a welcome return to Helmsley Arts Centre, this time celebrating songs from some of the finest musicals of stage and screen
12 May 7.30pm
The Father Of My Children
A family's life is turned upside down when the father, a hustling film producer, faces crisis.
Thur 13 May 7.30pm
52 Skidoo
52 Skidoo are a three-piece Harlem swing band that have turned back the clock to play the dazzling repertoire of Fats Waller.
Sat 15 May 7.30pm
Traversa
A solo walk across Africa by Fran Sandham“A lively and engaging speaker whose journey on foot across Africa needs to be heard to be believed” BBC London
Thur 20 May 8pm
Kill For A Seat Comedy Club
Kill For A Seat Comedy Club returns to Helmsley Arts Centre. Every season we bring you the best in live standup comedy: International headliners and up-and-coming-talent.
Sat 22 May 7.30pm
Heatseeker
A tribute to AC/DCHeatseeker are four Yorkshire lads and one Italian (who is now a fully adopted Yorkshire rocker) who were all drawn together by the thrill of playing live rock music to genuine rock fans.
Wed 26 May 7.30pm
Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang
In Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, Oscar®-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson returns to the role of the magical nanny who appears when she’s needed the most and wanted the least in the next chapter of the hilarious and heartwarming fable that has enchanted children around the world.
Thur 27 May 7.30pm
An Audience With Michael Mansfield Qc
A rare opportunity to meet and ask questions of Michael Mansfield QC.
Sat 5 June 7.30pm
Badapple Theatre Company
The Land Girls Of Yorkshire
A new comedy Written and directed by Kate BramleyOriginal music by Jez Lowe
“Some girls just aren’t cut out for farming...”
It’s 1942 and there are some new arrivals in the village. They’re turning heads and breaking hearts as the fine girls of the Women’s Land Army take to the hills.
Sun 6 June 12noon
Lunchtime Jazz
The Mardi Gras Band
Back by popular demand. Whatever the weather, come and enjoy a bite to eat and a drink from the bar while listening .....
Sun 13 June 2.00pm - 5.00pm
In The Garden
Paul Radcliffe: Former Head Gardener, HelmsleyWalled Gardenand Rosanna James: Hands-on-gardener, Sleightholme Dale Lodge host an informal garden clinic.....Plants for sale... coffee, teas & delicious cakes.... bar open... raffle
Free Entry
Fri 18 & Sat 19 June 7.30pm
1812 Youth Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of
Won't Be Long
By Tom Needham and David J. GriffithsBoth funny and moving, Won't Be Long tells the story of Philip, Peggy and others as they make this extraordinary war-time journey to a new life in homes so completely different from their own.
Sun 20 June 12noon
Lunchtime Jazz
The Mardi Gras Band
And another chance to enjoy the ever-popular Mardi Gras Band ......
23 June 7.30pm
A Documentary Film By Frederick Wiseman
La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet
The master of Documentary film-making serves up a scrumptious meal of delectable moments, taking his camera into the stately and elegant home of The Paris Opera Ballet, observing rehearsals, staff meetings and, finally, performances of seven dances, including classics like “The Nutcracker” and spiky new work by younger choreographers. Sumptuous and graceful, a feast for ballet lovers, one of the finest dance films ever made, yes, but there’s more to it than that....
Fri 25 June 7.30pm
Ali Cook And The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre
Two fantastic acts for the price of one! Don't miss two of the hottest tipped acts of this year's Edinburgh Festival as they bring their shows to Helmsley ahead of the festival.
Sat 26 June 7.30pm
Ryedale Live! Comes To Helmsley
Ryedale Live! - the region’s leading promoter of acoustic music, giving local musicians the opportunity to perform alongside more established artists.
Wed 30 Jun 7.30pm
The Ghost
Based on Robert Harris' acclaimed novel, GHOST is the story of a ghostwriter hired to take over writing the memoirs of one former British Prime Minister Adam Lang after the ex-Prime Minister's first co-writer dies in an accident.
Fri 2 & Sat 3 July 7.00pm
Ratatat Theatre Company
The Wind In The Willows
Adapted by Martin Riley from the classic Kenneth Grahame novelwith Dominic Goodwin as Toad
In a mysterious old room at school, four children discover that they are cut off from the outside world (Imagine – no mobile phones!).
Sun 4 July 4pm
Sampad South Asian Arts
Dancing The Ramayana
Traditional Kathak dance from North India and live music bring to life legendary stories based on the Ramayana.
Sat 10 Jul 7.30pm
Guitar - Clive Carroll
Clive Carroll is currently setting the acoustic guitar world on fire.He is an exceptional performer who excels in all styles of playing.
Sun 11 Jul 2.30pm
Ryedale School Performing Arts
Ryedale School's Wind Band And Jazz Band
Ryedale School Wind Band and Jazz Band are the school's two premiere instrumental ensembles, performing classic and contemporary wind and big band repertiore...
Wed 21 - Sat 24 Jul 7.30pm
1812 Theatre Company Presents
84 Charing Cross Road
In 1949 Helene Hanff, a struggling American writer hoping to indulge her love of beautiful books, started a correspondence with an antiquarian bookshop in Charing Cross Road, London, which was to last 20 years..........
Thurs 23 Sept at various times
Four Days Of Folk Thursday 23 To Sunday 26 September
Helmsley Folk Weekend
Bring your instruments and voices, walking boots and dancing shoes and join us for a spectacular Helmsley Folk Weekend 2010! We are delighted to welcome some wonderful artists to the folk weekend this year.....All-in tickets for the whole weekend available at special discount prices.....and some events free...
Thur 23 Sept 8.00pm
Helmsley Folk Weekend
Ceilidh In Helmsley Town Hall With Tiefrung Gleemen
Tiefrung Gleemen are based in the little village of Terrington, nestling in the heart of the Howardian hills in North Yorkshire and comprise an eclectic collection of instruments....the first event of our FOLK WEEKEND......
Fri 24 Sept 7.30pm
Helmsley Folk Weekend
Jez Lowe & The Big Bad Pennies
Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for a decade and a half around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. "Acoustic simplicity coupled with electric vitality"......
Sat 25 Sept 12.00 noon
Helmsley Folk Weekend
Jez Lowe Lunchtime Concert
Jez Lowe (born 1955) is an English folk singer-songwriter. Lowe was born and raised in County Durham, in a coal mining family with Irish roots. He is known primarily for his compositions dealing with daily life in North-East England....
Sat 25 Sept 7.30pm
Helmsley Folk Weekend
Scottish Concert
SHONA MOONEY & AMY THATCHER/ ROBIN LAING/ EMILY SMITH TRIO (With MC Eddie Affleck)....Fiddler Shona Mooney is one of Scotland's leading young traditional musicians. The winner of the 2006 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year....Robin Laing is one of Scotland's most lyrical contemporary folk writers, and has a diverse repertoire of his own songs....‘Scots Singer of the Year 2008/9’ Emily Smith has firmly established herself as a leading light in the Scottish folk scene. Since winning the 2002 ‘BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award’ she has...
Sat 25 Sept 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Helmsley Folk Weekend
Fiddle Masterclass With Shona Mooney
In 2006, Shona was awarded with the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, and as a result of this award, had the opportunity to record her debut album, Heartsease.......
Sun 26 Sept 2.30pm
Helmsley Folk Weekend
The Final Concert
EDWINA HAYES/ CARRIVICK SISTERS/ JAMES KEELAGHAN TRIO(With MC David Swann)
Edwina Hayes is a wonderful singer-songwriter from Driffield, East Yorkshire, who spends her time between Nashville and her Yorkshire base, as a prolific writer and touring artist...Just out of their teens, The Carrivick Sisters, twins Charlotte and Laura have grown up playing and writing music together. Their unique style shows their strong bluegrass influences without obscuring their English roots....James Keelaghan is probably the most lauded singer-songwriter on the Canadian folk music scene, with numerous JUNO Awards to his name (Canada's prestigious music awards) and has toured internationally to much acclaim for almost 25 years....
