“Queen Elizabeth I, we

remember Raleigh, Queen

Elizabeth II, it’s gonna be the

Beatles.”

Sir Paul McCartney made this immodest and debatable observation prior to his performance at the Diamond Jubilee concert earlier this year. It perhaps devalues other aspects of our current queen’s reign but there is no doubting their remarkable influence in changing the course of popular music history. Between 1963 and 1969, they achieved 17 No 1 hits, conquered the world and created a legacy that still resonates half a century later. Remarkably, this week is the 50th anniversary of the release of

Love Me Do, their first assault on the UK charts. As the home of real music, we could not ignore this epic milestone and are delighted to present The Mersey Beatles in concert this coming Saturday. For those who never had an

opportunity to hear the Beatles perform live, this is the probably closest you are likely to get to the real thing. The Mersey Beatles are Liverpool’s official tribute band, endorsed by both John Lennon’s sister and the Beatles original

booking manager Joe Flannery. Oh, and they are the only tribute band to feature an all-Liverpudlian line-up. This is the concert The Beatles never gave, all their hits in one show, complete with four costume changes and eight original “Beatle” guitars for that touch of authenticity. It doesn’t matter if you clap along or rattle your jewellery - as John Lennon once famously invited a Royal Variety Show audience - this will be a magical night to remember. Whether you lived through the 60’s or want to discover what it was like when the whole world sang “yeah, yeah, yeah”, don’t delay because the remaining tickets are selling fast.

OCTOBER 2012

“Queen Elizabeth I, we remember Raleigh, Queen

Elizabeth II, it’s gonna be the Beatles.”

Another Hit! As last month’s newsletter

dropped into your email box,

we were anxiously waiting for

our new programme brochure

to roll off the printing presses.

We are absolutely delighted at what Diva Publications have achieved on our behalf. And it seems we are not alone, these are just some of the positive comments we have received:

This looks really EXCELLENT!

The colours are vivid and it all

looks very exciting and enticing.

Central Hall is really getting into the 21st century now.

WOW!

What an improvement and so

professional!

This is the cover to look for and copies are available throughout the area. In all libraries, Freshney Place, assorted retailers, various community centres and, of course, the Central Hall. If you can’t wait, follow the link in the accompanying email and you’ll find a copy on a magazine hosting web site.

We are delighted to announce

yet another local business has

joined our corps of commercial

partners.

Links Taxis has been established for many years and is now the largest operator in the region with a fleet of 220 vehicles. One very popular part of the business is their team of Lady Drivers, providing an excellent service for women who otherwise might feel vulnerable with a male driver. This month we hope BT, at their third attempt, will succeed in installing a dedicated telephone in our foyer that offers you a free connection direct to Links Taxis, just moments away in Kent Street. This is your convenient solution for that journey home at the end of a concert. And don’t forget, they’ll also be happy to drive you to the Hall at the start of your evening.

A Winner? Last week nearly 10,000

leaflets, with details of our

future shows and concerts,

were distributed throughout

Grimsby and Cleethorpes.

Perhaps one dropped through your letterbox but if not, don’t worry as this was a trial project in only selected postcode districts.

If you received a leaflet, please keep it for reference and remember to quote the source code on the front as you could win a pair of tickets to see the fabulous Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra in concert, here at the Central Hall, next February.

Thanks for the memory

… the title of a song that,

perhaps, will always be

associated with Bob Hope.

We all have memories and we want you to share some of yours with us. Looking back over nearly 80 years, there have been some remarkable concerts and shows at the Central Hall. Just think of the many legendary performers who have graced our stage from across the entire music spectrum. Perhaps you were in the audience on one of those memorable nights or, maybe, you even took part in a concert that you still look back upon with fondness. Do you have photo’s or programmes that help tell the story? If so, we’d love you to share these recollections and help us build an anthology of memories - a legacy of our musical heritage -and perhaps one day we could publish these so that they live on. If you can help, please send your memories to our Box Office. The contact details are on page 3.

“And in the end, it's not the

years in your life that count.

It's the life in your years.”

ABRAHAM LINCOLN President of the United States

Quote of the

Month

Grimsby Philharmonic Society Presents

Anthony Pinel Organ Recital

Anthony Pinel, familiar as the Organist and Master of the Choristers at Grimsby Minster, has enjoyed a distinguished career in both the UK and America. His association with numerous choirs has resulted in appearances on radio and TV plus involvement in producing CD’s. Anthony will play the 3-manual organ, featured during the previous evening’s performance of Elijah, and this afternoon recital will present a programme of music offering wide appeal. Tickets: £3

WHAT’S ON

Grimsby Central Hall Trust Presents

The Mersey Beatles

This unique concert, featuring Liverpool’s official tribute band, celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Beatles UK chart debut. It’s the performance the “Fab Four” never gave, all their greatest hits performed live in one show, complete with costume changes and authentic ‘Beatle’ guitars. During a 10-year residency at the world-famous Cavern Club, and numerous international appearances, they have earned rave reviews plus an endorsement from John Lennon’s sister as “the best I’ve heard”.

Tickets: Circle £15 & £13 Stalls £10

Tebbyvents Presents

The Fanfare Big Band

This is the re-formed original BBC Radio Leicester Big Band, featuring some of the country’s top jazz artists. They specialise in the authentic arrangements of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and many more big bands of the era. On this Remembrance Weekend, The Fanfare Big Band will include a selection of wartime favourites and Tebbyvents will donate a percentage of ticket sales to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Tickets: Circle £12 & £10 Stalls £8

NOVEMBER SATURDAY 9th

Grimsby Concert Society Presents

Philip Higham (Cello) Alasdair Beatson (Piano)

Philip Higham has won top prizes at major international competitions, including 1st Prize in the 2008 Bach Leipzig and the 2009 Lutoslawski Competitions. Alasdair Beatson is firmly established as a compelling and distinctive musician. Programme: R. Strauss: Cello Sonata, Op.6 Prokofiev: Cello Sonata in C, Op.119 (1949) Webern: Two pieces, (1899) and Three Kleine Stucke, Op.1 Shostakovich: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op.40 (1934).

Tickets: £12.50 (£2 to full-time students and Reg. Job Seekers)

NOVEMBER THURSDAY 8th

OCTOBER SATURDAY 6th

OCTOBER SUNDAY 21st 3pm

Grimsby Central Hall Trust Presents

Leo Solomon Trio

No season of Café Jazz concerts is complete without the irrepressible and ever popular Leo Solomon; a mainstay of the local jazz scene for decades, Leo has accompanied more than 100 of the world’s greatest exponents of jazz. His dedication to music this year earned him an MBE from the Queen and however many times you may have heard his trio play; every concert is unmissable and brimming with surprises.

Tickets: £10

OCTOBER SATURDAY 27th

Grimsby Philharmonic Society Presents

Mendelssohn’s Elijah

This popular oratorio, depicting events in the life of the prophet Elijah, is considered by many to be his greatest work. Under the direction of the award-winning conductor Susan Hollingworth and with the organ accompaniment of Anthony Pinel, Grimsby Philharmonic Society and four featured soloists will bring this major choral work to life as they capture its melodrama, easy appeal and stirring choruses. Tickets: Circle £13 & £11 Stalls £8

OCTOBER SATURDAY 20th

� Main Hall �Roy Kemp Hall

ALL PERFORMANCES COMMENCE AT 7.30PM UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE

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Grimsby Concert Society Presents

The Barbican Piano Trio

Locally born pianist James Kirby returns with what is regarded as one of the UK's leading ensembles with a reputation for stimulating performances, breadth of repertoire and exceptional audience rapport. Programme: Brahms; Piano Trio in C minor op 101 Paul Schoenfield: Cafe Music Beethoven: Piano Trio in E flat Op 70 No 2

Tickets: £12.50 (£2 to full-time students and Reg. Job Seekers)

OCTOBER THURSDAY 11th

Tebbyvents Presents

Showaddywaddy The Greatest Hits Tour

SHOWADDYWADDY have long been established as Europe's most successful ever exponents of retro-inspired rock & roll. The record speaks for itself! 23 Top 40 hit singles, including 10 Top 5 hits. After 38 incredible years, rock & roll music is truly alive and kicking in the hands of this amazing band. An incredible live show - acclaimed the world over! Tickets: Circle £19 Stalls £18

OCTOBER FRIDAY 12th

Grimsby Orpheus Male Voice Choir Presents

Orpheus In Harmony

The gentlemen host Grimsby & Cleethorpes Ladies Choir for Orpheus in Harmony, an evening of popular songs from their respective repertoires. Joining them as special guests will be students from Franklin College with their own style of music. This promises to be an entertaining evening of good music. Tickets: Circle £10 & £8

OCTOBER FRIDAY 13th

Audience Foibles Whilst designing the

programme for Richard

Markham’s recent 60th

Birthday Concert, it became

apparent that a change in page layout would be required

to avoid an unwelcome

disruption to the performance.

How easy to overlook the crescendo of page turning, during one of the quietest moments in the recital, as music lovers assiduously followed the programme notes. All of which begs the question, what is expected of an audience? The obvious answer is, perhaps, to buy a ticket, enjoy the performance and laugh/applaud in the appropriate places. If only it was that simple. The author of this newsletter well remembers attending the performance of a play with friends. One of whom, on a

weekend visit from university, had stashed his travel bag beneath his seat. At a crucial and deathly silent moment in the plot, his alarm clock began to ring loudly and persistently; all attempts to locate the offending item in the depths of his bag failed. This, of course, was long before the advent of mobile telephones. In spite of reminders, there are still people who forget to turn off their phone but they may commit the offence only once. Earlier this year, the conductor of the New York Philharmonic took the rare step of halting the performance of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony and staring in the direction of the ringing phone. At another theatre, the decision to escort a similar offender from the auditorium prompted a standing ovation from a

disgruntled audience. Meanwhile, during a performance of The History Boys, Richard Griffiths famously berated an offender, whose phone kept going off, “I am asking you to stand up, leave this auditorium, and never, ever come back.”

They say the incessant pinpricks of light piercing the darkness of an auditorium, as people check their messages, are equally distracting to those on stage.

However, what spoils your evening’s entertainment? Is it the rustle of sweet papers, the late arrival of people unable to tell the time or those who discover a need to visit the loo only 10 minutes after the curtain rises? Perhaps theatregoers who insist on providing a running commentary and forget it’s not television but a live play they are watching are an irritation? Some distractions can be vaguely amusing; this writer once observed a young couple who clearly thought their “amorous activities” were invisible within the confines of their private theatre box! When it comes to foibles, we all have them and no doubt, from time to time, someone will point a finger at us.

NOVEMBER

�� 17th

Grimsby Symphony Orchestra presents

A Celebration Featuring Richard Markham

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22nd

23rd

24th

Silhouettes Musical Theatre presents

A Christmas Carol

DECEMBER

��� 1st

Grimsby & Cleethorpes Ladies Choir presents

Brass at Christmas featuring Carlton Main

Frickley Colliery Brass Band

�� 2nd

Fusion Youth Theatre presents

The Nutcracker

�� 6th

Grimsby Concert Society presents

Souza Winds

��� 8th

Grimsby Orpheus Male Voice Choir presents

Brass and Voices at Christmas featuring

Kingsway Printers Cleethorpes Band

�� 15th

Grimsby Philharmonic Society presents

Christmas Carol Concert

�� 22nd

CentA Stage Theatre Company presents

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

�Main Hall �Roy Kemp Hall

� Brass/Big Band � Choral � Classical � Dance

�Musical Theatre � Pantomime

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Opening Hours

Box Office:

Tue - Sat 10.30am to 2.30pm

45 minutes prior to start of all concerts and shows

During 1st interval of all concerts and shows

General Office: Please Note New Times

Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri:

9.45am to 2.30pm

Thur: 9.45am to 12.30pm

Telephone answering services available when offices closed

Parking

Daytime:

Free street parking immediately outside the Central Hall and in adjacent streets for up to 1 hour.

NELC pay and display car park in Duncombe Street.

Evening:

We strongly recommend you use the NELC pay and display car park in Duncombe Street, which is FREE to use after 6pm.

For your peace of mind, Grimsby Central Hall Trust arranges attended supervision for the duration of evening concerts and shows.

Contact Us Grimsby Central Hall Duncombe Street Grimsby DN32 7EG

Box Office: 01472 355025 Email: boxoffice@grimsbycentralhall.org

General Office: 01472 349300 Email: enquiries@grimsbycentralhall.org

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Tick, Tock Are you a Watchmatologist? In case you are wondering, that’s the scientific name for a watch collector. Well, if so, you can now combine your hobby with a love of music. Swiss watchmakers Boegli have been

producing watches for more than a century and have just released their Grand Opera Limited Edition. At the press of a button, this fine fully handmade timepiece with a rose-gold-plated case can play the “chime of bells” from Mozart’s The Magic Flute. It’s a snip at £2790 (!) and it’s easy

to justify the cost. Fellow watchmakers Hublot are currently offering the Big Bang, which strikes the time in hours, quarters and minutes. That, however, will cost you an eye watering £270,000. No, that’s not a typing mistake! So you see, Mozart really is a magic price!

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The elves are busy so just wanted to let you

know there’s some great things on this

Christmas. I might even drop by … ho, ho ,ho!