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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.
Film – Fri 19 Apr: – Poor Things £6
Based on Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel of the same name, this coming-of-age tale is from the same team who brought us The Favourite. In a twist on the Frankenstein fable, Emma Stone plays Bella Baxter, the secret and mysterious ward of a Victorian anatomist. Childlike Bella embarks on a sensual journey of self-discovery with louche lawyer, Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo) as the pair travel across continents. Variously described as ‘hilarious’, ‘wildly imaginative’ and ‘insanely enjoyable’, Poor Things is a gorgeous and smart steampunk parable.
“Bella is a cinematic heroine for the ages and Poor Things is a unique piece of artistry. With Yorgos Lanthimos behind the camera, it’s not hard to find it fascinating to be alive.” Entertainment Weekly
Music – Sat 20 Apr: – Hejira – A Celebration of Joni Mitchel £28
Outstanding vocalist/guitarist Hattie Whitehead fronts a seven-piece band of top- flight jazz musicians celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell. Playing guitar with Joni’s stylistic mannerisms, Hattie captures the poise, power and beauty of her vocals, bringing Mitchell’s poetic masterpieces thrillingly to life. Alongside renditions of numbers from Joni’s 1980 live album Shadows and Light, we can expect an evening of the great songs from Mitchell’s back catalogue, such as ‘Woodstock’, ‘Free Man in Paris’, ‘Amelia’, and, of course, ‘Hejira’.
‘A must for fans of Joni Mitchell’s music, a band led by guitarist Pete Oxley and with the brilliant young singer Hattie Whitehead, this will be a real treat.’ Jazz FM Recommends
Film – Fri 26 Apr: – One Life £6
Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn star as the older and younger Nicholas Winton in this biopic. In the late 1930s, Winton, a British stockbroker and humanitarian, saved hundreds of Jewish children from the Holocaust. Called ‘the British Schindler’, Winton was later recognised for his life-saving efforts in an appearance on the BBC’s ‘That’s Life’, when he met many of those he had rescued 50 years earlier. This film recounts his life-saving achievements and his own reflections on his actions decades later.
‘Anthony Hopkins’ performance delivers a subtle but profound gut-punch’ Time Out
Music – Sat 27 Apr : – Genesis Visible Touch £20
Genesis Visible Touch – The Collins-era Genesis show
Back by popular demand we look forward to welcoming Genesis Visible Touch. Featuring top professional musicians throughout, they are the accepted ultimate Collins-era Genesis show. Peforming songs from: We Can’t Dance / Invisible Touch / Genesis / Abacab / Duke / And Then There Were Three / Wind and Wuthering / A Trick of the Tail / The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway / Selling England by the Pound and more. Fronted by the charismatic Chris O’Connell, the last time they came to Hungerford it was standing room only so don’t miss out.
“Top drawer musical performances and exemplary vocals, matched with leading production values …a live show not to be missed!” – Dave Hutchins, studio engineer on Genesis’ album: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. “_Quite simply the best Elton tribute you will see or hear anywhere!”_Stuart Epps, Record Producer
Music – Sat 11 May: – Bugeye & Who Ate The Crayons £16
Bugeye
Influenced by David Bowie and Blondie, and channelling Nineties’ acts such as The Subways, Elastica and Blur, Bugeye fuse post-punk with Noughties’ optimism. Hailing from Croydon, this all-female four-piece released their debut album Ready, Steady, Bang in 2020 to critical acclaim. Melding synths, disco beats, and dirty guitars with socially aware lyrics, Bugeye will take you back to your teens and forward to the future.
‘Speaker-shaking disco pop, with a snarling post- punk edge.’ Record Collector Magazine
Who Ate All The Crayons
Who Ate All The Crayons are a folk rock band based in Berkshire. The band draw influences from Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Howl and the Hum, and Mumford and Sons. Band members Harry Stradling (Lead Vocals), Lee Smith (Percussion), George Jackson (Lead Guitar) and Luke Newman (Bass Guitar) incorporate infectious melodies wringing with emotion, ear-worm hooks, and anthemic vocals.
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
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!
Music – Sat 14 Sep: – Aret Komlosy and Band £16
Jazz up your weekend on Saturday 10th February with a show by Aret Komlosy and her band. 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.
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’
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