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Centrepiece at Town Hall
Town Hall
Fabulous Treasure Troves: Symphony Hall and Town Hall are hosting ‘Centrepiece’ Jewellery Selling Exhibition from 12th November to 23rd of December 2008. Building on ten years of sparkling success, ‘Centrepiece’ is again bringing Birmingham a unique dual-site shopping experience for the six weeks leading up to Christmas. With at least 30 different contemporary designer maker collections of the highest standard on show in the foyers you can treat yourself or your family and friends. The exquisite handmade pieces are catering for a very wide range of budgets. This year’s novelty will be an exciting collaboration of six ‘Centrepiece’ jewellery designers and six regional glass artists, showcased at the Town Hall foyer. Opening times: Symphony Hall (Tuesday 11th November at 5.00pm until 23rd December at 10:30pm, open daily from 10:30am to 10:30pm) Town Hall (Wednesday 12th November at 10:30am until 23rd December at 10.30pm, open on most days, please check the Town Hall calendar of events)
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Christmas Special
Thu 11 Dec Town Hall
The cult orchestra of all-singing, all-strumming, all-plucking ukulele players return to Town Hall following last year's triumphant sell out concert! *Please note this performance is currently sold out. Clicking on the below link will take you to the booking page if any returns are available.* Alternatively you can call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333 to enquire.
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Town Hall presents Bellowhead with support In association with Moseley Folk Festival
Tue 16 Dec Town Hall
Bellowhead have taken the festival scene by the scruff of the neck over the past couple of years. Voted best group and best live band in the 2007 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, their euphoric live shows are much more than just folk, taking traditional songs to modern places with a wild invention, wit and energy that defies categorisation. _“Wild, joyous, perverse, bold, crazed, full-blooded, intricate, fearless, funny, epic and mostly BIG . . . Bellowhead don't disappoint. Prepare to be amazed.”_ fRoots _“They sweep all before them into a heady mix of great tunes, innovative arrangements, rampant imagination and brazen front . . . Extraordinary.”_ Mojo
The support acts are as follows: *The Old Dance School* and *Dave Swarbrick*
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Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band - Carols and Capers 2008
Thu 18 Dec Town Hall
A unique celebratory show of Christmas music on renaissance and modern instruments. Maddy and the Carnival Band put their inimitable stamp on familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare, from favourites like The Holly and the Ivy to secular carols, such as The Boar’s Head, and dance tunes like Old Joe Clark.
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Thomas Spencer-Wortley: Believe at Christmas
CancelledMon 22 Dec Town Hall
Bridging the divide between Classical and West End music, new singing sensation Thomas Spencer-Wortley, described as "_the English Josh Groban_" is building a reputation as one of the country's leading crossover artists. Joining him on stage is his fantastic ensemble which includes the UK's up and coming string quartet Midnight Strings, adult and children's choirs, and also guest female soloists live from London's West End. With hits from top shows, well known classics such as _The Rose_, _You Raise Me Up_ and _The Prayer_ not to mention a wonderful selection of festive favourites; _Believe at Christmas_ will be a magical evening leaving you inspired and full of Christmas cheer! £10, £19.50, £22.50
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Back to the Musicals
Sun 18 Jan 2009 Symphony Hall
300 singers from around the region present a spectacular evening's entertainment from the West End and Broadway, celebrating 10 years of the very best of Sing Live UK. Featuring hits from the timeless _Les Miserables, My Fair Lady, Sweet Charity_ and _Chess_ - to the new sensational stage successes _Wicked, Hairspray, Tarzan_ and _Spamalot_ plus many more.
*Sing Live Central* *Steven Roberts* musical director
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Festival of Polish Folklore
Sun 1 Mar 2009 Symphony Hall
All over the world where there are Polish people, they keep to their old traditions and encourage a sense of belonging and roots. One of the most colourful and fun ways of doing this is through song and dance. The colour, excitement and spectacle of Polish dance and music can be seen at Symphony Hall: over two days the UK's largest gathering of Polish folk performers, featuring 12 groups and over 300 performers from across the UK, will take to stage to bring Polish culture alive. From the fiery elegance and grandeur of national dance, the Krakowiak, to the acrobatic feats of strength found in the rural dances of the Carpathian Mountains, the 7th Festival of Polish Folklore in Great Britain has it all. £15
