PRINCESS PAVILION SPRING PROGRAMMES

The Bray Theatre Company presents.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

An annual favourite eagerly awaited by fun loving Panto fans of all ages. Presenting another classic tale when Alice falls down the rabbit hole into Wonderland with all the animals including; the White Rabbit, the smoking Caterpillar, the wicked Duchess and the Cheshire Cat; she attends the Mad Hatter's Tea Party and the Queen of Hearts' Garden Party. With a cast of over 50 including 18 children, this panto is full of songs, dancing and fun, with very colourful scenes and costumes. A real family treat, and as always raising funds for local charities.All 7.30pm + Saturday Matiniee 2.30pm.£6 Stalls / £7 Tiers / £5 Concessions. Concessions = OAPs + U14s. Stalls only all performances except Sat Eve.

Sunday 25 February.

Concerts South West presents.

THE STRAWBS .

LIVE & ELECTRIC.

In the early 1970s, their albums and hit singles, Part of the Union, and Lay Down topped the charts. Thirty years on from their huge album chart successes, Grave New World and Bursting at the Seams, the Strawbs tour regularly in their Acoustic Strawbs' guise, but rarely as the electric version. We are very pleased to bring the electric version of the band to Cornwall in virtually the same line-up that made the seminal Hero & Heroine and Ghosts LPs. www.strawbsweb.co.uk. 8.15pm £13.50 Advance / £15 Door.

Sunday 4 March.

Concerts South West presents.

SON OF DAVE.

He creates a mountain of Rhythm and Blues unlike anything heard before and is steadily becoming renowned for a sound completely his own. The sound starts with Harmonica, is joined by Human Beat-Box grooves, and completed by a haunting voice. A member of Crash Test Dummies for twelve years; currently records and performs with Martina Topley Bird (formerly of Tricky); has performed with Neil Young and Spinal Tap and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. He brings the Blues kicking and howling into the modern world without pretension or thievery. + Support.8pm £7 Advance / £8.50 Door.

Wednesday 7 March.

SW1 presents.

THIRTEEN SENSES.

From humble beginnings in Cornwall to a gold selling, top 15 first album, their success has seen them play at the V Fest, Glastonbury and T in the Park. Back in Cornwall with their 2nd album, Contact. It's easy to draw similarities between them and bands like Coldplay and Radiohead, but their charm lies in the pared-down simplicity of the arrangements to their often melancholic pop songs. Support: Luke Toms. www.thirteensenses.com.

8pm £11.

Friday 9 March.

A Pavilion Production.

TONY MCPHEE.

With Joanna Deacon.

After The Groundhogs, Tony is now back to his roots playing raw acoustic blues. His new album, Blues At Ten, was written with half an ear to the old traditions of Blues; he has written classic songs that marry old and modern themes, offset with arrangements of traditional songs by his heroes. The set is a mix of acoustic and electric styles; material from the new album, blues classics and solo versions of Groundhogs favourites and duets with his partner Joanna Deacon, interspersed with anecdotes and chat. A truly memorable evening.8pm £8 Advance / £10 Door.

Saturday 10 March.

A Pavilion Production.

THE DEAD RINGER FROM HELL.

Direct From The USA - The Ultimate Meatloaf Experience. If you missed Meat Loaf in his 70's prime or want to relive the excitement of Meat's early days then this is the show to see! No wigs, no false accents, no foolin' around; It's Wagnerian ROCK AND ROLL at its best. This is the ONLY genuine American Meat Loaf show in Europe. If you are a fan of Meat Loaf and his music then this is a show that cannot to be missed! Accept No Foreign Meat Substitutes! 8pm £13.50 / £11.50 Concessions.

Sunday 11 March.

KEVIN AYERS.

One of rock's more important innovators, launching Soft Machine in 1966. Later performing as a solo artist, working musicians like Mike Oldfield, Lol Coxhill, Steve Hillage, Zoot Money, Brian Eno and John Cale. He's released a number of albums with a distinctly British sensibility, making ordinary lyrical subjects seem extraordinary with his rich low vocals, inventive wordplay, and bemused, relaxed attitude. This singer/songwriter inspires the image of a sort of rock dandy beach bum, writing about life's absurdities with a celebratory, relaxed detachment.8pm £11 Advance / £12.50 door.

Thursday 15 March.

Ctrl Alt Delete.

The Hitchcock Rules + Absent & Glass Shark.

Three Cornish bands create a great night of new Cornish music. Local heroes The Hitchcock Rules will be headlining this event; playing a mixture of big band jive and indie funk rock. Winners of the pirate FM battle of the bands, they have recently featured on Radio 1 and sold out' the Princess Pavilion for their EP launch last October. Newcomers Absent will be showing their talent and blasting the audience away with their new indie rock which will definitely have the crowd moving their feet. And Glass Shark will be flowing to get everyone into the party mood by creating a dance/punk melee, rife with razor-sharp riffs, intestine-rearranging bass, thundering disco beats and more hooks than the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Don't miss it! www.thehitchcockrules.co.uk www.absenttheband.com www.glassshark.com 8pm £5.

Saturday 17 March.

A Pavilion Production.

THE BUCKET BOYS.

If you like your music anywhere between the Blues, The Beatles, Tin Pan Alley and New Orleans then these fellers are for you. Tim Renwick and Willie Wilson were both members of Quiver, later to join forces with the Sutherland Brothers, recording the hit single, Lying In The Arms Of Mary. They both went on to play with Pink Floyd at different stages. Steve Turner's guitar work can be heard on the late Kirsty McColl albums and Rick Worthy has done TV and Theatre work alongside his excellent musicianship. Support by SGT Project. www.bucketboys.co.uk.8pm £8 Advance / £10 Door.

Tuesday 20 March.

YLP in association with LRF 2000 presents .

THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS.

Founding members Donald "Tabby" Shaw, Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson and Lloyd " Judge" Ferguson have remained together for over thirty years; producing over 40 albums and touring the world extensively. Their debut album, Right Time, is a classic that belongs in every serious reggae collection and Pass the Kouchie also became an international hit when first released and then again when it was covered by Musical Youth. Their message is one of unity, love and at times, rebellion in the face of injustice. Support: Toxic Sound & Dubble Trouble crews. 8.30pm £13.50 Advance / £15 Door.

Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 March.

FALMOUTH FLOWER SHOW.

A wonderful array of Spring flowers after the dreary months of Winter, plus tender and rare plants, Bonsais, Orchids, stunning flower arrangements and a photographic competition of local subjects. With experts on hand to answer your queries, specialist plants for sale and refreshments available. Please contact Ron Scamp on 01326 317959 for a schedule if you would like to enter any of the classes. Saturday 10am-5.30pm Sunday 10am-4pm.Prize giving Sunday 3pm. Admission £2.50. Children Free.

Falmouth School Productions present.

Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 March.

A Mike and Jane Stevenson production. WHY THE WHALES CAME.

An innovative production of Michael Morpurgo's much loved story of Grace and Daniel and their adventures on the Isles of Scilly before and during the 1st World War. The children befriend a mysterious old man, called The Birdman. It turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and its ghosts, but more especially about the narwhales which sometimes come into the shore. Also made into a popular film, the play has been adapted from the book by Greg Banks and was commissioned by Theatre Alibi.

7.30pm £6 Adults/£4 Students. Tickets from the Pavilion Box Office and Falmouth School Tel: 01326 372386.

Saturday 31 March.

A Pavilion Production.

CLIMAX BLUES BAND.

A rare chance to see this legendary band fronted by the talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Colin Cooper. The band's worldwide hit, Couldn't Get It Right, has ensured nearly forty years of almost continuous gigging and recording. Plus special guests THE GROUNDHOGS R.S. featuring EDDIE MARTIN.The original rhythm section (Ken Pustelnik, drums and Pete Cruickshank, bass) appear with new frontman Eddie Martin, to kick off the night with their heady mix of psychedelic/rock/blues. 8.30pm £13.50 Advance / £15 Door.

Monday 2 April.

CORNWALL YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA.

Programme to include: Symphony No 1 - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Alex Poelman.Windows on the World - Peter Graham.The Bucks Tops Here - Rob Wiffin.One of many ensembles run by the award winning Cornwall Music Service. Formed in September 1985, the orchestra has performed all over the country and in Europe. Concert programmes cover a wide range of repertoire ranging from traditional wind orchestra pieces to new commissioned works. 7.30pm £5 Adults / £3 Concessions.

Saturday 7 April.

Vern Allen Entertainments Ltd.

SO MUSICALS.

Direct From London's West End.

This magical show takes you into the wonderful world of the musicals, featuring the best from West End to Broadway. Be excited by the slick and sexy Fosse numbers. Enjoy the spectacle of Les Miserables, West Side Story and Phantom Of The Opera. Sing along to Starlight Express, Mamma Mia and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. These are just a few of the featured Musicals in this fantastic show. Starring Emma Morris and the cast from So Productions.8pm £12.50 / £10.50 Concessions.

Sunday 8 April.

Concerts South West presents.

ELIZA CARTHY & THE RATCATCHERS.

Back with her fantastic band, one of the most dazzling and recognised folk musicians of a generation. She has revitalised and made folk music relevant to new audiences and has captured the most hardened of dissenters with intelligent, charismatic and boundary-crossing performances. With regular radio and TV appearances, twice Mercury nominated and winner of seven BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. 8.30pm £14 Advance / £15.50 Door.

Thursday 19 April.

Concerts South West presents.

IAIN MATTHEWS.

Iain joined Fairport Convention for their first single and their first two albums and their second album, What We Did On Our Holidays, widely considered their best, includes Matthews' Book Song. His first solo project, the country-tinged Matthews' Southern Comfort, covered a Joni Mitchell's song, Woodstock, reaching No1 on the British charts. He's continued since via the acclaimed Plainsong and a number of great solo records. This show is one of only five UK gigs on this tour, and promises to be a very special evening.8pm £8 Advance / £9.50 Door.

Friday 20 April.

Concerts South West presents.

SIMON KIRKE.

A founder member of Free, he played on every record until their demise, when he left with Paul Rogers to form Bad Company. Simon wrote or co-wrote a large number of both bands' songs that are anthems world-wide and is a good guitarist and pianist, and a very good singer. This is a Songs & Stories' show from his times with Free and Bad Co. as well as new material penned by himself and Larry Oakes, one-time guitarist of Foreigner, now playing with Simon.8.30pm £12.50 Advance / £14 Door Wednesday 25 April.

A Pavilion production.

STEPHEN HOLBROOK.

Mediumship & Clairvoyance.

His empathy with an audience is clear to see, as is his very special and rare gift, which he uses in a compassionate way. He is well aware that people want to hear from their friends or relatives - as their personalities were in this physical life, and many people say that they feel uplifted just to be there and share in other messages. A CD of the evening and his long-awaited' third book Survival', by James Christie, will be available on the evening. www.stevenholbrook.co.uk 7.30pm £12.

Thursday 26 April.

King Arthur Promotions presents.

IN DREAMS'.

Starring: Roy Orbison' Buddy Holly' & The Everly Brothers'.When Johnny Curtiss sings the music of Roy Orbison I defy anyone to tell them apart! Johnny has an astonishing vocal talent that would make The Big O' himself envious!' Add the incredible performances of Marc Robinson as Buddy Holly & The Fortt Brothers as The Everlys' with their close, two-part harmonies and you have another hit show on your hands! Guaranteed to have you Rockin in the isles'! From the producers of Rockin' On Heaven's Door & Walk Right Back. 8pm £15.

Friday 27 April.

Concerts South West presents.

SHARON SHANNON.

Hailing from Co. Clare, her eponymous album is the most successful Irish trad album ever to be released. Her groundbreaking album, The Diamond Mountain Sessions, released in Autumn 2000 was as full of virtuosity as ever with her own accordion and fiddle playing and her last release, Libertango, features vocal performances from Sinead O'Connor, Kirsty McColl and Pauline Scanlon.8.30pm £15 Advance / £16.50 Door.

Saturday 28 April.

PAMA INTERNATIONAL.

Back by popular demand, an- jah presents the first band to be signed to the legendary Trojan record label in decades! Fronted by long- time musical cohorts Finny and Sean Flowerdew, (The Loafers, Special Beat, Skooby & Skanga), boasts an all star collective including The Specials' Lynval Golding, Fuzz Townshend, (Bentley Rhythm Ace, Pop Will Eat Itself ), Simon Wilcox, (Steel Pulse), plus appearances by Kirk Service and Marli, (Lee Perry's band). With leading UK reggae producer Nick Manasseh at the controls; it's a soul- induced, ska, rocksteady and dub sensation not to be missed! Support: FULLPROOF SELECTOR who plays top reggae tunes to keep your feet moving!8.30pm £10.50 Advance / £13.50 Door.

Tuesday 1 - Saturday 5 May. FTC presents.

OLIVER!

Book, Music and Lyrics by Lionel Bart.

Based on the timeless characters of Charles Dickens' classic novel of the young orphan boy, Oliver Twist, who finds himself in Fagin's den of young thieves. Packed full of songs well-loved by children and adults alike, including the heart-rending Where Is Love and As Long As He Needs Me, and the roof-raising Oom Pah Pah and Food, Glorious Food, plus You've Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two, Consider Yourself, I'd Do Anything and of course, Oliver! - every one a classic and a favourite!This is a show not to be missed; the children's performances are electrifying. Make it a late Easter treat for all the family - It's worth it!All 7.30pm + Saturday Matinee 2pm.

Call the box office or see press or Pavilion website for ticket information.

Wednesday 9- Friday 11 May.

Lynn Paula School of Dance presents. MOVING ON, STEPPING UP.

An entertaining and fun combination of song and dance involving over 160 pupils, aged 5 to 25 years. This performance promises to offer an enjoyable evening for all, filled with music, tap, ballet and modern theatre, from Falmouth's largest and most established dancing school. All proceeds are donated to the Children's Hospice South West, and the show provides a great night out for all the family, so why not come along? 7.30pm £7 / £5 under 16's / £22 family (2+2).

Saturday 12 May.

A Pavilion Production.

MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS.

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with delicate and expressive shinobue bamboo flute, and layers of subtle percussive soundscapes in a visually spellbinding display of fluid grace, precise choreography and sheer athleticism.The concert captivates with its passion, exuberance, humour and intensity, journeying through a myriad of moods, from the heart-pounding excitement of Ikkyo', the dark sinister Otherworld', the hypnotic Phoenix', to the uplifting festival atmosphere of Matsuri'. www.mugenkyo.com 8pm £15 Advance / £13 Concessions Thursday 17 May Kernow Magic presents THE AWAKENING Starring Jeff McBride & Eugene Burger + Special Guests Two of magic's most honoured and influential stars return with a new show straight from Las Vegas featuring magic, music and mind blowing illusion. Jeff is best known for his Art of Card Manipulation DVD's and was voted magician of the year by the Magic Castle. Eugene is considered one of the masters of close up magic. Enjoy a journey through the many faces of magic as Jeff and Eugene exploit every corner of their abilities. Also featuring the dance and percussion skills of Abbi Spinner and the psychological Illusion of Kraven who will blow your mind with his mind control abilities and magical skill. You don't need to love magic to enjoy this show - there will be something for everyone! This will once again be the only UK date during their world tour. 8pm £18 Advance / £21 Door Friday 18 May.

Sweeney Entertainments presents.

THE JAMM.

Relive the excitement, feel the energy and power of a real live Jam show. Since 1996 they have been delighting fans of Paul Weller's original group in sell out performances. Without doubt the most authentic and true Jam tribute in the World, taking you back over 20 years, with over 30 songs packed into a high energy, totally authentic performance. Hits include In The City, A Bomb In Wardour Street, Eton Rifles, Going Underground, That's Entertainment, A Town Called Malice, Bitterest Pill and many more!8.30pm £12 Advance / £13.50 Door.

Thursday 24 May.

Concerts South West presents.

CLIVE PALMER & LAWSON DANDO.

Featuring Clive Palmer and Lawson Dando latterly of The Incredible String Band. These shows concentrate largely on COB material with some of Clive's solo songs, and some ISB material. Lauded and critically acclaimed for the last 35+ years, Clive has more recently been acknowledged as one of the godfathers' of new folk/ wyrd folk, receiving plaudits and offers of tours from Devendra Banhart, Six Organs of Admittance & Joanna Newsome amongst others. The shows follow up on the re-release of COB's seminal album Moyshe McStiff' now re-mastered and expanded. 8pm £8 Advance / £9.50 Door.

Sunday 27 May.

SGT PEPPERS ONLY DART BOARD BAND. Performing the legendary and groundbreaking album, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in its entirety with all instrumentation completely live. Released in 1967, it was considered to be the most innovative and trend setting album of its time. The second half is a greatest hits set incorporating early 60's rockers through to the later songs. Be prepared for a love-in and a sing-along; and enjoy, 40 years on, a unique evening for all Beatles fans. www.sgtpeppertribute.co.uk 8.30pm £10 Advance / £12 Door.

Pavilion Productions and Concerts South West presents.

Fal Folk From The Patio Stage.

A new idea we think you are going to like: a relaxed and more intimate series of folk sessions from the Patio Stage. We hope to offer something special for you to enjoy at least once a month, so come along and soak up the atmosphere.