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These new activities plus a number of other new ventures in the pipeline means we have decided to use Hungerford Arts Centre @ The Croft Hall as our new home venue branding.
Our amazing venue with cafe style seating, a bar open 30 mins before performances and professional sound, projection and lighting.
Music – Sat 11 May: – Bugeye & Who Ate The Crayons £16 – Cancelled due to lack of demand
Film – Fri 24 May: – Evil Does not Exist £6
Takumi and his daughter live in an unspoiled village near Tokyo, but their idyll is threatened when a city company proposes buying up land nearby for a ‘glamping’ site for tourists. Much more than a simple portrayal of the clash between town and country, this is a film with hidden depths and beautiful cinematic moments reflecting on human relationships with their environment and the need for balance.
‘Hamaguchi inverts our imagination of that idyllic rural life, contending that a tourist’s romanticization of “getting away from the city” might blind them from the realities of what that really means.’ The Verge
Film – Fri 31 May: – Bob Marley – One Love £6
A new release in 2024, this biopic charts the life of Jamaican reggae superstar Bob Marley. Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir and James Norton, the movie was made with the blessing of the Marley family. Expect a celebration of this iconic cultural figure, who overcame adversity through revolutionary music, and spread a universal message about love and unity
Film – Fri 7 Jun: – The Taste of Things £6
Juliette Binoche stars as cook Eugenie, whose 20-year-long relationship with gourmet Dodin sparks culinary creativity. When she becomes ill, he shows his affection by cooking for her. A hit at Cannes Film Festival, this subtitled French film is a skilful blend of sensual pleasures, combining tender romance with rich gastronomy.
‘’Food is a gift of love here – and romance courses through this delightful film.’ Time Out
I am sure the film will get your taste buds flowing, so The Funghi Club are providing sharing platters for 2 for £30. See Add-Ons to order. These must be ordered by the 4 June. Each Platter includes:
Mini quiche lorraine x 4, Mini salmon quiche x 4, little saucissons x 8, sliced bayonne ham x 4, Steak profiterole, tarragon mayonnaise x 4, camembert dice x 6, olives pot, cornichons, cheese straws x 8, slice baguette
Music – Sat 8 Jun: – Krissy Matthews £16
The sensational and explosive British-Norwegian guitar hero Krissy Matthews is returning to UK & Europe for a 50 date tour this spring with a brand new band and a masterpiece new album.
A gifted guitarist, Krissy has played with John Mayall and Jeff Healey and recorded a live session for BBC Radio 2’s Paul Jones Blues Show. Having performed more than 1,000 concerts worldwide, Krissy has also appeared at Ronnie Scott’s in London and the Cavern in Liverpool. As you might expect from someone who has shared billing with the likes of Toto, Joe Satriani and Greg Allman, Krissy delivers intense, energetic and accomplished blues.
‘If you want to hear the blues played with plenty of youthful swagger, then you’ve definitely come to the right place.’ Rock ‘n’ Reel
May 10 sees the brand new Ruf Records release “Krissy Matthews and Friends”.
A monster album which is a whose who of the modern blues and rock scene which took Krissy one year to produce!
Children’s Arts Festival – Sat 15 Jun – Free
An action-packed day of fun hands-on arts activities for 3- to 11-year-olds. Enjoy art sessions, music-making, storytelling and much, much more. If the weather’s fine, bring a picnic blanket and make a day of it. Refreshments will be available.
The arts are an important part of any community and it’s not just about outstanding performances, but learning to take part, enjoy and appreciate. Through this arts festival we hope to encourage as many children as possible to get a feel for creativity.
We thank our sponsors for this event who enable us to make it so accessible, Arts Society – Hungerford, Town and Manor of Hungerford and Greenham Trust.
Film – Fri 21 Jun: – The Holdovers £6
A cantankerous classics teacher is forced to stay on at the New England boarding school where he works to chaperone a student with nowhere to go over the Christmas break. Teacher and student, along with a school cook, gradually form a genuine and heart-warming bond.
‘A consistently smart, funny movie about people who are easy to root for and like the ones we know.’ Roger Ebert
Music – Sat 14 Sep: – Candle Lit Dinner with Aret Komlosy £50
Join us for the second of our candle lit diners with live music, a magical evening.
Jazz up your weekend with a show by Aret Komlosy and pianist. Aret has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Chelsea Flower Show and the London Hippodrome, and has worked with the likes of Bryan Ferry and Peter Gabriel. A talented singer and songwriter, whose songs have been covered by Will Young and Peter Grant, Aret’s show is a must for fans of Dusty Springfield, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
A chance encounter at an open-mic night at London’s iconic Hippodrome, led to Aret being signed to Reverb Music as a singer/songwriter. A successful recording career followed, working with a selection of songwriter/producers including Eg White (Adele/James blunt), Andy Smith (Portishead), Jamie Hartman (Rag ‘N’ Bone Man/Lewis Capaldi) and Judy Tzuke. Aret has had several of her songs covered by other artists including, Eg white, Will Young and Peter Grant and has appeared on EMI Studio Albums with Wa Wa Punx and film scores.
As lead singer of band Glide & Swerve for their Love.Nourish.Behold album, her self-penned song Aasha also featured on the Café Del Mar 17 album.
Enjoy a sophisticated candle lit dinner with great music, menu below see ADD-Ons when buying tickets
Meat
Terrine de saumon fumé
Salmon and smoked salmon terrine with pickled cucumber and baguette
Blanquette de volaille
corn fed chicken in a creamy white wine sauce with sauteed mushrooms and button onions
with gratin dauphinois and green beans
Mousse au chocolat or tarte aux pommes
Vegetarian menu
STARTER
Wild mushroom crepe topped with Gruyere cheese
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MAIN COURSE
Gratin d’aubergines
Chargrilled aubergines with a rich tomato sauce topped with cheese
Haricots vert – green beans
Gratin dauphinois – sliced layered potatoes with cream and garlic
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DESSERT
Rich dark chocolate mousse
Music – Sat 23 Nov: – Judie Tzuke £28 Sold Out
This intimate evening of old favourites and songs from her acclaimed new album, Jude The Unsinkable, sees Judie Tzuke perform a set of beautiful crafted songs highlighting her status as one of the UK’s most acclaimed and respected singer/songwriters.
Judie will be joined by T.I.G.Y, comprising of Bailey Tzuke and Matt Racher who will open for Judie as well as accompany her during her set alongside her long time guitarist Chaz Thorogood and friends.
Judie Tzuke is one of the UK’s finest Singer/Songwriters and is known all over the world for her timeless song, ‘Stay With Me Till Dawn’, with many top 10 albums, including the revered classic, ‘Welcome to the Cruise’ and her exquisite live shows. Judie will be showing once again what an extraordinary artist she is!
“Much of the audience has been in love with her since Stay With Me Till Dawn echoed around their bedrooms the first time they got their hearts broken” – The Independent
“The voice has lost none of its cool, plaintive appeal; it’s still an instrument of icy allure” – The Times’
Music – Sat 5 Dec: – Jack Lukeman – Northern Lights Tour £20
NORTHERN LIGHTS SHOW + 2024 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED⭐️
Jack Lukeman brings his sell out Northern Lights Show to the UK this Winter.
The multi award winning platinum artist Jack Lukeman seeks to fan the flame of winter past with a performance that blends songs (some his own, some his own takes on songs including Jacob Marley’s Chain (Aimee Mann), Do You Realise (Flaming Lips) the more traditional In The Bleak Midwinter, and his take on Northern Sky, the soulful, ruminative Nick Drake opus), poetry, and his own storytelling gifts, which celebrates the spirit of the season with humour, charm, and not a little magic. It’s a show that imaginatively moves through moods and tone, with Lukeman as the ringmaster.
Lukeman explains how Northern Lights came about: “I played a gig at the Unitarian Church in Dublin one December and, as I often do, recorded the performance. I feel that, if you don’t get the songs down, sometimes they run away from you. I got around to listening back to it in August — which is strange and yet very familiar, if you are a musician. They say that, in this business, you are always awake when everyone else is asleep.”
“First and foremost, I see myself as a singer, and then as a writer. So, I never tire of doing live shows,” says Lukeman. And this current show is a way of doing winter songs: Stuff like Nick Drake’s Northern Sky. I also love singing those old Nat King Cole Christmas songs too.
What a voice…. think Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, Jaques Brel….Yes, we’re talking that good!” – The Guardian ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The most magnificent and enigmatic of performers.” – Edinburgh Spotlight Magazine – Scotland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s a rare thing these days to go to a gig and be blown away by an act that leaves you dazed and confused about the whole experience. – EVENING HERALD
Jack Lukeman is the most singular talent to have emerged from Ireland in the last decade.” – Irish Independent – Ireland
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