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SUMMARY:A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
DESCRIPTION:An announcement in the local paper tells its readers that a murder is to occur. It confirms the date\, place and time.\nThe murder does happen – but the victim is an unknown visitor.\nWhat follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives\, concealed identities – with Miss Marple on hand to help the police!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/a-murder-is-announced/2026-03-07
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T081931Z
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SUMMARY:A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
DESCRIPTION:An announcement in the local paper tells its readers that a murder is to occur. It confirms the date\, place and time.\nThe murder does happen – but the victim is an unknown visitor.\nWhat follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives\, concealed identities – with Miss Marple on hand to help the police!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/a-murder-is-announced/2026-03-06
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
DESCRIPTION:An announcement in the local paper tells its readers that a murder is to occur. It confirms the date\, place and time.\nThe murder does happen – but the victim is an unknown visitor.\nWhat follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives\, concealed identities – with Miss Marple on hand to help the police!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/a-murder-is-announced/2026-03-05
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20260127T081931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T081931Z
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SUMMARY:A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
DESCRIPTION:An announcement in the local paper tells its readers that a murder is to occur. It confirms the date\, place and time.\nThe murder does happen – but the victim is an unknown visitor.\nWhat follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives\, concealed identities – with Miss Marple on hand to help the police!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/a-murder-is-announced/2026-03-04
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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SUMMARY:Roswell Road with support from Sarah Yeo
DESCRIPTION:A duo whose voices combine to create a seamless flow of rich\, harmonic beauty’­ Americana UK.\nZoe Wren and Jasmine Watkiss launched Americana duo Roswell after an impromptu open mic night collaboration. Roswell’s multi-instrumental harmony-infused sound has been likened to First Aid Kit\, Fleetwood Mac and the Indigo Girls. Winning Purbeck Rising in their first year as a band\, Roswell’s first release earned the title of Fatea EP of the Year\, and the duo went on to be named winners of the Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Competition.\nFresh from tours in Germany and France\, including a showcase at MiCannes Conference\, Roswell is currently working on their debut album which features their signature candid songwriting on themes from mental health to sibling love to real-life activist adventures at sea.\nRoswell has supported artists including Catherine McGrath\, Dea Matrona and John Smith\, and played festivals from Cambridge Folk Festival to Costa Festival lbiza. The tour for their second EP ‘Come Home’ included sold-out shows at the Green Note in London\, The Stables in Milton Keynes and The Shelley Theatre in Bournemouth.\nRoswell’s debut album was released in late in 2024. \nSupport is from Devon based Sarah Yeo. \nDoors and bar 7.00pm\, music 7.15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/roswell-road-with-support-from-sarah-yeo
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T081944Z
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SUMMARY:Eliza Marshall solo - 'New Birth' EP Launch gig
DESCRIPTION:Eliza Marshall solo – ‘New Birth’ EP tour \nStep into a rich world of sound with acclaimed flautist and composer Eliza Marshall\, as she brings her debut solo EP New Birth to life in the intimate setting of The Unicorn Theatre. \nKnown for her mesmerising work with folk collective Ranagri\, and for recording with the likes of Peter Gabriel\, Stevie Wonder\, Florence & The Machine\, and Paul McCartney\, Eliza now steps into the spotlight with a bold new sound that crosses continents and genres. \n‘New Birth’ is unlike anything I’ve written before. It pushes me far beyond my comfort zone. It’s filled with tribal chanting vocals\, powerful percussive layers\, lots of whistles and electronics. I’ve had a whole range of influences in my life that are beyond classical music\, which have shaped the musician I am today – a mix of many different genres. I don’t believe artists need to be confined to a single style. I love the idea of cross-pollination\, of sharing influences and\nideas across cultures globally. I hope this spirit of openness and exchange comes through.’ \nNew Birth – recorded between Real World Studios and Dakar\, Senegal and releasing May 23 on Real World X –  blends haunting flute melodies with West African percussion\, hypnotic balafon rhythms\, tribal chants\, and ambient electronics. \nThis is not just a gig. It’s a journey through sound\, spirit\, and global connection.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/eliza-marshall-solo-new-birth-ep-launch-gig
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20250106T083056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T083056Z
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SUMMARY:The Salts with support from Barton Hartshorn
DESCRIPTION:The Salts are a co-operative of seasoned musicians\, creating what is fast becoming\none of the most exciting and energetic folk concepts of recent times. With their own unique sound that mixes well written original compositions alongside classic traditional tunes\, it’s a guaranteed blast.  You could say that 21st century folk fires a respectful broadside at the traditional.\nThe Salts perform shanties but not quite in the way you might expect. They are five seasoned musicians with a remarkable list of credits to their names from Pete Best via Thunderclap Newman to Ben E King. Now based in the leafy suburbs of Surrey and Berkshire\, Brave is their second album. All five sing and harmonise naturally but that’s not how they perform – essentially they are an amplified acoustic band with a drummer but there is even more to them. \nTheir debut album ‘She Rises’\, their second album ‘BRAVE’ and the latest ‘LIVE IN LONDON TOWN’ are receiving rave reviews across the board. \n“The Salts – they were just outstandingly brilliant”\nTim Walker BBC (Costa del Folk 2022). \n“Incredibly gutsy stuff with a big sound”\nMike Harding\, (The Mike Harding Folk Show) \nSupport is from Barton Hartshorn. \nDoors and bar 7.00pm\, music 7.15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-salts-with-support-from-barton-hartshorn
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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SUMMARY:Sound of the Sirens with support from Calum Gilligan
DESCRIPTION:Sound of the Sirens are a singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter\, Devon comprising of Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood. Honing their craft over the past decade\, Martin & Wood have cemented themselves as firm favourites as “one of the UK’s finest folk acts” not only on the Westcountry scene\, but nationally\, and internationally too. Their status\, and fast-growing fan-base is not only testament to the pair’s prowess as songwriters and musicians\, but as people too.\nMartin & Wood are two of the hardest working musicians on the scene and wear their hearts very much on their sleeves in terms of their songwriting. The pair glide gracefully through laments of past relationships\, and life experiences\, as well as highlighting the important topics of the day\, namely mental health awareness\, and homelessness. Without being pigeonholed into any stereo typical genre\, the instrumentation of the band is vast\, and varied. Martin (stage right) plays acoustic and high-strung (Nashville tuning) guitar\, mandolin\, and bass drum\, while partner in crime Wood (stage left) plays acoustic and electric guitar\, tambourine\, snare drum and the piano.\nThe pairs’ musical and vocal dexterity dovetail beautifully on the co-written songs\, which range from beautiful\, emotive ballads\, to up-beat\, foot stomping\, hands in the air\, sing-along anthems. The dynamic duo and their musical creations translate very well onto recorded media\, but it is in the live arena where the pair truly excel. There is a certain majesty about their live performances that simply cannot be put into words. It is this “je ne sais quoi” that keeps their loyal fans returning from far and wide to see these two perform. It is not just nearly two hours of high-quality live music you get for the entrance fee\, a Sound of the Sirens show is much more than that. The onstage chemistry\, camaraderie\, and banter is worth the ticket price alone. \nSupport is from Calum Gilligan. \nDoors and bar 7.00pm\, music 7.15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/sound-of-the-sirens-with-support-from-calum-gilligan
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20250106T082538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T082538Z
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SUMMARY:Mishra with support from Elsi
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, global-folk band Mishra met international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi (formerly Deepa Nair Rasiya). Out of a blossoming musical friendship\, they began a collaborative project that takes the soul-stirring euphoria of Deepa’s sufi singing as a starting point\, and weaves in the threads of Mishra’s UK folk and Indian classical influences to create a captivating cross-cultural sound. Their joyous performances are a journey of contrasts\, from hand-clapping trance-like sufi songs to spacious stillness and reflection. \nMishra are a collective of musicians with a growing reputation for forging a distinctive path through music rooted in diverse traditions. Founded as a duo of Kate Griffin on banjo and vocals and Ford Collier (The Drystones) on low whistle and percussion\, the pair recruited some of the finest musicians exploring the meeting points of world\, folk\, and jazz on the Sheffield music scene: John Ball (Rafiki Jazz) on tabla and santoor\, Joss Mann-Hazell (Auka) on double bass\, and Alex Lyon on clarinets and vocals. Since forming in 2018\, Mishra have won Celtic Connections’ prestigious ‘Danny Kyle’ award\, received BBC Radio 2 airplay for their albums ‘The Loft Tapes’ and ‘Reclaim’\, and performed at festivals including Cambridge Folk Festival\, Beardy\, Timber\, and more. \nOver 30 years of studying Indian music and working across genres under the banner of ‘world music’\, Deepa Shakthi has forged an international reputation as a vocalist and composer\, receiving awards and acclaim in the UK and India. She has worked with artists including Kuljit Bhamra and toured with Opera North’s production of Orpheus. \nSupport is from Elsi. \nDoors and bar 7.00pm\, music 7.15pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/mishra-with-support-from-elsi
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T223000
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SUMMARY:Phil Beer with support from Anna Renae
DESCRIPTION:Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west country’s award-winning acoustic duo\, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years\, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances\, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes\, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies\, together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. \nAll are songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. It is a treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit. \nSupport is from Anna Renae. \nDoors and bar 7.00pm\, music 7.15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/phil-beer-with-support-from-anna-renae
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20250106T082142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T082142Z
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SUMMARY:The Rosellys with support from Rob Clamp
DESCRIPTION:Based in Herefordshire (UK)\, The Rosellys are a five piece band whose music can be best described as:\n“Capturing the essence of country\, with folk ingredients baked into a transatlantic roots fusion” (R2 Magazine). \nInfluenced by artists such as Chris Stapleton\, Alison Krauss\, Gillian Welch\, Gram Parsons & James Taylor to name a few\, it is clear The Rosellys have an absolute love for alternative country music. This family band is led by life partners Dr Rebecca Rosellys (guitar\, vocals\, banjo) and Simon Rosellys (guitar\, fiddle\, vocals)\, along with Simon’s Dad Allan Kelly (pedal steel/accordion) and father/son Matt Kirby (bass) and George Kirby (drums). They signed to Clubhouse Records in 2015. “The Rosellys displayed boundless energy\, especially on\nclosing song ‘You Ain’t Gotta Go Home’ with fast fiddle and a catchy melody sweeping the crowd along”. (Americana UK live review -2023) \nIn June 2022\, The Rosellys released their fifth studio album ‘On The Porch’. Rated 8/10\, Americana UK wrote; “expertly produced by Ron Rogers (T’Pau) this is a 14 track collection of stirring\, moving and classy fiddle and banjo-centric songs from a couple who\, 17 years into their relationship\, obviously really understand each other personally and musically – a highly impressive collection it is too”. Rating ‘On The Porch’ 4/5 stars\, R2 Magazine wrote; “Seventeen years of gigging means The Rosellys are a very slick unit indeed\, their alluring Americana and rootsy soundscapes further enhanced by former T’Pau Producer Ron Rogers sprinkling magic dust over the proceedings.” \nThe Rosellys have played several live sessions for BBC Radio 4’s ‘Loose Ends’ and their tracks are regularly featured on Hereford & Worcester’s BBC Introducing show – including a live recording at ‘How The Lights Get In’ Festival 2023. \n“The Rosellys blend English accents with lyrical references to both the UK and US alongside well pitched bass\, feisty drum beats and stunning pedal steel and fiddle to create a sound that walks the fine line between Celtic folk and Americana” (Nashville Over Here)\n“A brilliant band and a good example of that crossover where Britain meets America and it makes a very special sound indeed” (Ralph McLean – BBC Radio Ulster). \nSupport is from Rob Clamp. \nDoors and bar 7.00pm\, music at 7.15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-rosellys-with-support-from-rob-clamp
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20241118T085008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T085008Z
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SUMMARY:The Mellstock Band ‘Frosty Lanes and Fireside Cheer’
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Music and Tales from Thomas Hardy’s Wessex. Music\, song and spoken word using authentic instruments and costumes representing Sunday best of the 1840’s
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-mellstock-band-frosty-lanes-and-fireside-cheer
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="mellstock band":MAILTO:carolineritson11@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20231120T163148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T163148Z
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SUMMARY:The Lost Notes with support from Jennifer Glatzhofer
DESCRIPTION:The Lost Notes are a 5-piece acoustic roots band based in the creatively fertile blaglands of Moseley\, Birmingham UK. They have built up a loyal fan base across the folk and festival circuit through their lively full band performances and more intimate trio gigs.\nThey write songs for chin-strokers\, foot-stompers\, head-nodders and those who like to partake in the dark art of inarticulate dancing and hollering. It happens. All delivered in glorious 3 part harmonies. \n“A highlight…were Moseley band The Lost Notes.  They…drew a huge crowd for their fast-paced set that was high on fun and audience engagement.”\nBirmingham Mail – Moseley Folk Festival Review\n“One of Birmingham’s finest emerging bands\, this Moseley-based quintet fuse bluegrass\, folk\, jazz\, blues and pop to produce a sound that is as compelling as it is entertaining.”
Birmingham Mail – Glee Club Review \nSupport is from Jennifer Glatzhofer. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:15pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-lost-notes-with-support-from-jennifer-glatzhofer
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240606T080029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T080029Z
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SUMMARY:Terry Pratchett's WITCHES ABROAD
DESCRIPTION:New dramatization by Terry’s friend\, Stephen Briggs. Box office opens online at 9am on 2 September – early booking is very strongly recommended! https://www.wegottickets.com/StudioTheatre
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/terry-pratchetts-witches-abroad/2024-11-16
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240606T080029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T080029Z
UID:10012170-1731699000-1731967200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Terry Pratchett's WITCHES ABROAD
DESCRIPTION:New dramatization by Terry’s friend\, Stephen Briggs. Box office opens online at 9am on 2 September – early booking is very strongly recommended! https://www.wegottickets.com/StudioTheatre
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/terry-pratchetts-witches-abroad/2024-11-15
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241117T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240606T080029Z
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SUMMARY:Terry Pratchett's WITCHES ABROAD
DESCRIPTION:New dramatization by Terry’s friend\, Stephen Briggs. Box office opens online at 9am on 2 September – early booking is very strongly recommended! https://www.wegottickets.com/StudioTheatre
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/terry-pratchetts-witches-abroad/2024-11-14
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T080029Z
UID:10012168-1731526200-1731794400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Terry Pratchett's WITCHES ABROAD
DESCRIPTION:New dramatization by Terry’s friend\, Stephen Briggs. Box office opens online at 9am on 2 September – early booking is very strongly recommended! https://www.wegottickets.com/StudioTheatre
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/terry-pratchetts-witches-abroad/2024-11-13
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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SUMMARY:Katie Spencer with support from Wednesday's Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull\, Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. Industry still shapes the city here. The people\, as with the land\, are moulded by tides and stark horizons. Stand in the same place for long enough and you can watch the sun rise over the North Sea and then sink into crop fields\, glowing auburn in late-summer sun. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through Katie Spencer’s music.\nThe songwriting\, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell\, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman\, flow into her sound\, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70’s folk and songwriter movements.\nKatie Spencer’s widely celebrated new album\, The Edge of the Land (2022)\, follows her debut release\, Weather Beaten (2019) which was praised for its unique song-craft\, spell-binding musicianship and crystal sonic clarity\, as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life. Delicate and un-rushed\, the ten songs on The Edge of the Land drift by like ships on the horizon\, yet intimacy and introspection still remain.\nThe inclusivity found in her recorded works is most apparent when on stage\, with a personal connection and humour that allows the listener time to appreciate the emotion of the music. Her historical gig list is extensive\, taking in the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival\, whilst performances with Danny Thompson and Alan Thomson have left audiences in awe of her confidence and craftsmanship.\nAs live music has returned to our world\, we can expect to see Katie Spencer where she belongs once more\, eyes closed\, in the moment\, performing.\n—\n“Her articulate picking\, with suggestions of folk and jazz\, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.” Guitarist Magazine\n“One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.” RnR Magazine ★★★★★ \nSupport is from one of Oxfordshires most underrated bands\, Wednesday’s Wolves. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:15pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/katie-spencer-with-support-from-wednesdays-wolves
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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SUMMARY:Honey & the Bear with support from Tamara
DESCRIPTION:Honey & the Bear were a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in 2022. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures\, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads\, their live performances are spirited and dynamic. Conjuring stories in song\, they tell tales of Suffolk folklore\, courageous people they admire and their passion for nature which has been enchanting audiences up and down the country.\nThe multi-instrumentalist pair\, comprised of songwriters Jon Hart (guitar\, bass\, bouzouki) and Lucy Hart (guitar\, ukulele\, bass\, banjo\, mandolin & percussion)\, are often joined on-stage by band guests Evan Carson (percussion) and Toby Shaer (Fiddle/Flutes/Whistles) who also feature on both Honey & The Bear studio albums. Together they have played at many revered venues and festivals across the UK as well as travelled across the channel for their first European tour. They supported Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys on two UK tours and opened for The Shires at world renowned Snape Malting’s Concert Hall. They returned to Snape Maltings under their own steam just two years later to perform a sold out show.\n2020 and the onset of the coronavirus pandemic saw the duo grounded and all gigs cancelled\, but their music prevailed in the form of Sunday night facebook livestreams of which they performed thirty-two throughout the year 2020. After challenging themselves to write a new song for the first 12 weeks of the livestream\, they successfully managed to produce a second album. ‘Journey Through the Roke’ was released on 23rd April 2021. The album features many talented musicians including Toby Shaer (whistles\, harmonium\, flute\, fiddle\, bass)\, Evan Carson (drums\, bodhran\, percussion)\, Archie Churchill Moss of Moore Moss Rutter (melodeon) and Graham Coe of The Jellyman’s Daughter (cello).  Journey through the Roke received airplay by Mark Radcliffe on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show.\nTheir debut studio album ‘Made In The Aker’ (released July 2019) was followed by a UK tour as a four piece band in October 2019. The album was well received by both their ever growing fan base and the critics.\nBorn and raised in Suffolk\, Lucy learned violin and drums at school\, sung in the Suffolk Jubilee choir and started songwriting at age 15. She taught herself guitar whilst at university in Canterbury\, and began performing her creations not long afterwards. At 27\, she released her debut band album ’Step Right On’\, songs from which you now hear her perform with Jon.\nJon\, a Yorkshire boy\, raised in Cambridgeshire\, Norfolk and Suffolk\, has been performing his own songs since his teens. A self taught guitarist\, his love of driving guitar riffs is a core aspect of his song writing process. He has released three band albums\, the latest of which was entitled ‘Level with me’\, featuring ‘wristburner’ which is a gig favourite. \nSupport is form Oxford based Tamara. \nDoors an bar 7pm\, music at 7:15pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/honey-the-bear-with-support-from-tamara
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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SUMMARY:Natalie Holmes with support from George Boomsma
DESCRIPTION:A consistently solid songwriter & musician at her foundation\, Natalie Holmes has been releasing music both solo and collaboratively since 2010\, with an unwavering energy for encouraging inward reflection and growth through her lyrics. Beginning the journey with grainy covers on YouTube\, Natalie now has countless EP’s and singles released under her own name\, as well as extensive self-produced demo albums on Bandcamp and Patreon where her close and connected fans support her. \nIn 2016 Natalie was asked to join Above & Beyond on their Acoustic World Tour as one of their lead vocalists\, on account of her ethereal yet heart-wrenching vocals\, performing in spaces like the Hollywood Bowl & Royal Albert Hall. Though collaboration with a wide range of electronic genres is something she enjoys making a large part of her musical tapestry\, she has also received attention for her solo material from Radio 2 + 6\, Record of the Day & Clash\, the latter quoting “an inspired return from a songwriter we will enjoy watching develop over the coming months and years”. \nIn 2020\, Tom Robinson gave ‘Dandelion’ a spin on his BBC 6 show\, which will feature on the album\, and you can find a number of original works by Natalie on ‘Calm’\, the #1 sleep & meditation app. \n‘The inventive but familiar\, simple but complex. She writes the kind of tunes that get inside your head and don’t let go’ – BBC Introducing in the West \n‘Rushing towards that emphatic finale\, it’s an inspired return from a songwriter we will enjoy watching develop over the coming months and years’ – Clash Magazine \nWe are pleased to welcome back George Boomsma to open the evening. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:15pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/natalie-holmes-with-support-from-george-boomsma
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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SUMMARY:‘Frolics of Oxford’ Oxford Waits
DESCRIPTION:The Oxford Waits take their name from a real-life band of city musicians\, known as ‘waits\,’ who flourished in Oxford during the 17th century. Performers appear in period costume\, and concerts are enlivened by street ballads\, dance tunes\, airs and rounds as well as readings from diarists and poets. Superb singing voices are matched by specialist skills in an array of period instruments.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/frolics-of-oxford-oxford-waits
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240606T080134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T080134Z
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SUMMARY:The Alchemist
DESCRIPTION:A new staging of Ben Jonson’s wacky comedy about three women conning their way through naive priests\, greedy businessmen\, lovelorn bank clerks and needy shopowners.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-alchemist/2024-06-22
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240606T080134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T080134Z
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SUMMARY:The Alchemist
DESCRIPTION:A new staging of Ben Jonson’s wacky comedy about three women conning their way through naive priests\, greedy businessmen\, lovelorn bank clerks and needy shopowners.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-alchemist/2024-06-21
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240620T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240606T080134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T080134Z
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SUMMARY:The Alchemist
DESCRIPTION:A new staging of Ben Jonson’s wacky comedy about three women conning their way through naive priests\, greedy businessmen\, lovelorn bank clerks and needy shopowners.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-alchemist/2024-06-20
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240606T080134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T080134Z
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SUMMARY:The Alchemist
DESCRIPTION:A new staging of Ben Jonson’s wacky comedy about three women conning their way through naive priests\, greedy businessmen\, lovelorn bank clerks and needy shopowners.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-alchemist/2024-06-19
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20231120T163354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T163354Z
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SUMMARY:Bill McKinnon and friends
DESCRIPTION:Bill turned up with a drum to his first audition in 1973. He was told to beat it and has never looked back.\nEarly on in his musical career he discovered that it is really difficult to sing and play the trombone at the same time.\nAfter 50 years of entertaining audiences near and far (even unto Newbury) Bill still enjoys singing old and new traditional folk songs\, good old singalong ones to join in with and the occasional self-penned stuff.\nIt is five years since Bill last played The Unicorn and he is accompanied once again by those two fabulous musicians Anne Tarrant and Linda Benton. We are looking forward to another cracking night of song\, laughter and jolly good cheer. \nSupport is from Luka FD. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:15pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/bill-mckinnon-and-friends
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240508T080711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T080711Z
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SUMMARY:Montmorency live at The Unicorn Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Montmorency live at The Unicorn Theatre \nUnicorn Theatre\, Abingdon. Saturday 25 May 2024 \nMontmorency return to Abingdon with their brand of upbeat folk music\, intertwined with blues\, country and rock influences. They have made a name for themselves over the last few years around Oxfordshire by taking old folk songs and reworking them for new audiences. \nThey released their debut EP\, ‘Live at Newt Studios’\, in 2022 and are the process of working on a new release for this year. Their show at the famous Burton Taylor Studio in the centre of Oxford earlier in the year was a sell-out\, and with new material being added all the time\, the show in Abingdon will allow for a larger audience to see and hear their unique sound. \nThe Unicorn Theatre is a wonderful Elizabethan style venue\, well known for hosting great folk music acts over the years\, and the perfect venue for watching live music whilst still retaining an intimate feel. \nSupport\nMontmorency will be supported by Katie Grace Harris. Katie is a multi-tasking\, foot tapping\, piano\, dulcimer and accordion player. She’s a singer and story-weaver with a fast-growing reputation in the UK Folk world. Her sound has been described as ‘earthy\, spine tingling English Folk’. \nFolk Singer | Katie Grace Harris
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/montmorency-live-at-the-unicorn-theatre
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
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SUMMARY:Benji Kirkpatrick with support from The Dicemen
DESCRIPTION:A veteran of the scene\, Benji Kirkpatrick is well known as a rhythmic driver of such outfits as Bellowhead and Faustus\, with his “memorably aggressive” (MOJO) style.

Enlisting fellow ex-Bellowhead member\, Pete Flood on drums and Jackie Oates and Megan Henwood collaborator\, Pete Thomas on bass\, Benji formed a power trio\, going by the name of ‘The Excess’. The band recorded their debut album in 2019\, ‘Gold Has Worn Away’\, released on Westpark Records. They managed to get a few gigs in before the music industry was destroyed and are now brimming with hard hitting songs and muscular instrumentals ready for festival stages.

Before the Excess album Benji’s last offering of original material was on ‘Boomerang’ (Navigator 2008) – it received much critical acclaim but came at a time when other projects were taking off so they took precedence and the album didn’t receive the live airing it deserved. His most recent solo studio release features the songs of his first musical icon\, Jimi Hendrix – ‘Hendrix Songs’ was released in September 2015 on EDJ Records alongside a national tour entitled ‘Bendrix’. The show included the projection of original artwork animations created by Shropshire artist\, Esther Thorpe. The project’s aim was to rediscover the song-writing of the legendary guitarist.

”This is a rare chance to hear the songs stripped back to their atmospheric essentials.” – The Sunday Times

”It’s testament to Jimi’s song-writing that the songs slip their identities so readily\, with Voodoo Child becoming a cowboy storm cloud and Crosstown Traffic revealing unexpected poignancy.” – Classic Rock


Those ‘other’ projects included the cacophonous behemoth that was Bellowhead\, the band that managed to sell more copies of an independently released folk album than any other to date. The album in question being ‘Hedonism’ (Navigator 2010)\, recorded in Abbey Road Studios and produced by John Leckie. They took ‘folk’ ever nearer to the mainstream and became one of the biggest touring acts in the UK for their final few years. They made one album with a major label\, ‘Revival’ (Island 2014)\, their last offering to the world before splitting in 2016. The band made a huge impact on the UK folk and roots scene and enjoyed appearances on ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ as well as headline slots at many festivals.\nIn 2017\, folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span head-hunted Benji for their new line up\, 40 years after his Dad\, John\, was in the band. Regular tours ensued with 2019 being a big year\, as the band celebrated their 50th Anniversary and released a new album\, ‘Est’d 1969’.  After an enjoyable stint Benji has now left the band.

Benji is working again with Seth Lakeman\, featuring on his new album ‘Make Your Mark’ and touring with his band in 2022. Benji featured on 2004 mercury Prize nominated release  ‘Kitty Jay’\, this led to much live work and Benji became a member of Seth’s band between 2009 and 2012\, contributing to his long players ‘Freedom Fields’ and ‘Hearts and Minds’; their long time collaboration continues.

Faustus\, of which one third is Benji\, were dubbed ‘bloke folk’ by one reviewer and continue to create innovative and energetic renditions of traditional songs\, the latest collection being on ‘Death and Other Animals’ (Westpark 2016) produced by Rupert Christie whom Bellowhead had worked with on Revival.

www.faustusband.com

As part of the Shakespeare 400 celebrations in 2016\, Benji was invited to be involved in ‘The Fairy Portal Camp’\, put together by Leeds based theatre company\, Slung Low\, on commission from the Royal Shakespeare Company. A disparate group of musicians\, actors and dancers worked together to create new works every day for a week in the riverside setting of Avonbank Gardens in Stratford Upon Avon. 

Benji has also toured and recorded with Maddy Prior (the voice of Steeleye Span) and Oysterband\, as well as with Oysterband singer\, John Jones’ solo projects (The Reluctant Ramblers) and played alongside the likes of Thea Gilmore\, Joan as Police Woman\, Marc Almond and Green Gartside. \nSupport is from The Dicemen. \nDoors and bar at 7pm\, music at 7:15pm.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/benji-kirkpatrick-with-support-from-the-dicemen
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music At The Unicorn":MAILTO:info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T131024Z
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SUMMARY:Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece\, Tom Stoppard’s best known work\, the absurdist tragicomedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead\, gives us much more than skin-deep laughs. It relates the story of two minor characters from Shakespeare’s classic\, Hamlet – the courtiers Rosencrantz (Kieran Madden) and Guildenstern (Chris Bedford) plus the Player (Michael Ward) and the Tragedians (Darren Fellerdale\, Richard Wilson\, Geraldine Hodson\, Laura King\, Erin Sanders and Dave Fardon). \n\nADC’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead has it all – irony\, tragedy and of course…laughs.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead/2024-04-20/2
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T140653
CREATED:20240325T111846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T131024Z
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SUMMARY:Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece\, Tom Stoppard’s best known work\, the absurdist tragicomedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead\, gives us much more than skin-deep laughs. It relates the story of two minor characters from Shakespeare’s classic\, Hamlet – the courtiers Rosencrantz (Kieran Madden) and Guildenstern (Chris Bedford) plus the Player (Michael Ward) and the Tragedians (Darren Fellerdale\, Richard Wilson\, Geraldine Hodson\, Laura King\, Erin Sanders and Dave Fardon). \n\nADC’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead has it all – irony\, tragedy and of course…laughs.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead/2024-04-20/1
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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