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Welcome to Barrow upon Soar
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Barrow is a residential and industrial village between Leicester and Loughborough. It stands on the east bank of the River Soar and the chief industries have been hosiery and knitwear. Boating is also important and the riverbank provides mooring for many houseboats. The emblem of the village is a PLESIOSAURUS, after a fossil found here in 1851.
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Judith Rodgers - rodgers_david@hotmail.com
...... John Nurse - john@nursej.co.uk
.........Jane Tindle - jane@tindle01.fsnet.co.uk
.......... Ian Knowles - ian@ikcomputers.co.uk
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Posted:
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:12
Barrow is big on Centre Stage events and the next show, “Swingers in Suspenders” on Sunday December 7th will definitely help to get you into the festive mood. It follows on from the Switching on of the Christmas Lights and is part of Barrow’s Christmas festivities. The show is described as “cheeky cabaret with a swing; a show that will definitely appeal to the over 50s as well as the huge number of young swing fans; for anyone who likes MGM musicals, film noire, nostalgia, romance…and suspenders!”
The venue is Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar LE12 8JU starting at 7.00pm. Tickets are available from the Paper Shop and will cost £7.00 (£8.00 on the door) and concessions £5.00 (£6.00 on the door). A family ticket (two adults and two children) will cost £20 (£24 on the door).
If you want to know more, try phoning Judith Rodgers on 07718153117.
The 1930s, 40s and 50s are brought back to life by performers Jo King and Alexi Harden with live piano, trumpet, sax and guitar. Dance, comedy, puppetry, fab costumes (including suspenders!) and superstar guest stars are all used to create a vaudeville cabaret evening of first class entertainment (Joan Crawford, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby have already agreed to be part of the fun!). More »
It is a family show weighted towards the grandparents…but with enough silliness to keep the youngsters amused! When the show visited a village not too far from Barrow, someone in the audience commented “An excellent evening. Very funny, lots of laughter, the audience enjoyed the mix of comedy, singing and audience participation. Very professional.” « Less
Posted:
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:51
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON - Saturday 6th December 2008
Road closure in place on High Street and Church Street from 4.00pm -7.00pm (Beveridge Street will be affected)
Lights switched on at 5.00pm on the High Street
Santa in the Roundhouse
Coffee and Mince Pies in the Church Rooms
Festive Stalls
Refreshments
Street Entertainment
and MUCH MUCH MORE
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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:21
Barrow Youth Theatre's "Dracula Spectacula"
A fangtastic horror spoof musical from Barrow Youth Theatre
Rehearsals are in full swing for our next musical “The Dracula Spectacula”. With book and lyrics by John Gardiner and music by Andrew Parr, this rocky "spooky musical” is a fangtastic show not to be missed! Young American schoolteacher, Nadia Naive and her party, are grounded on a flight from Pennsylvania, landing in Transylvania - and you can guess what happens there!
Schoolteacher Nadia Naïve finds herself battling the power of evil in this full-of-fun spooky musical. At her side are noble Nick, the renowned and dashing scientist, Father O’Stake and the cuddly Hans and Gretel. Can they conquer the forces of darkness? Dracula, Prince of Darkness, his mother the Countess Wraith and their grovelling minion Genghis are formidable opponents.
Director, Gordon Kenneth reports: “We have a cast of forty talented and vibrant youngsters. They will give of their best and their best is pretty good.” A sizzling score and a hilarious script make this show another opportunity for young and old to be entertained in Barrow Youth Theatre’s record-breaking 5th anniversary production!
Friday 21st November 2008 at 7pm
Saturday 22nd November 2008 2 pm and 7pm
At Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar
Tickets Adults £6 Children £4. Available from The Paper Shop, Barrow and from Judith on 07718153117 or rodgers_david@hotmail.com
Special Party booking reservations: details on request from Carol on 01509 620572
