St Ives Cornwall - What's On - Live Music, Theatre, Cinema

St Ives Literature Festival
A pride of west country'publishers - Etruscan Books, Fal Publications, Peterloo Poets, & Oversteps.

Readings from recent books by: Mary Meher, Nicholas Johnson, Maurice Scully, Stuart Montgomery, Victoria Field, Jane Tozer, D.M.Thomas, Angela Stoner, Michael Power, Ann Alexander, Caroline Carver & Ann Kelley.

Readings of published & unpublished work by: Sue John, Gerald Hull, Evelyn Holloway, Jane Irvine, Kelvin Bowers, Maxwell Liu, Crispin Williams, Paul Healy, Rod Bullimore, Frederique Lecoq, Dhyano & Bob Devereux.

Timothy Neat talks on Hamish Henderson the Scottish poet and on The Auld Alliance - Cornwall and Scotland.

Walks and workshops, daily readings in the open air 12.30 - 2.00pm in Norway Square, poets & musicians welcome.

Full details of events and tickets are on their website - see the link below.

Saturday 10th - Saturday 17th May 2008

The Salthouse Gallery, Norway Square, St Ives

Tickets:
£4.00 or £5.00 for most events.
Call Bob Devereux on 01736 795003

St Ives Literature Festival

St Ives Literature Festival Website

Snotton TV - The Alternative Tourist Guide to St Ives
Filmed entirely on location in St Ives Cornwall, and described as “The Alternative Tourist Guide to St Ives,” Snotton TV takes a tongue in cheek(s) look at the rich diversity of characters and locations to be found in one of Britain's most famous and picturesque seaside resorts.

It is written and produced by Rod Bullimore and Dhyano Angius of Kulture Brake and directed by Alban Roinard. The film will be shown over the coming months at The Arts Club so don't miss it - and get tickets early - from St Ives tourist information.

You can now buy the DVD online from this site. Click on the link below for details.

Buy Snotton TV DVD

Greenlawns in Winter
A play, written and directed by Jenny Duda, performed by Withpen Theatre Company.

Stroke victim, Ted Edwards, arrives at Greenlawns Residential Home but he needs to make a journey into his past before he gives up the ghost. Joe, temporary care worker, also needs to get away. Will 16, Blackwater Terrace, the bombed out site of Ted’s childhood home, offer a solution for them both?

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th May 2008
Thursday 15th - Saturday 17th May 2008
20.00

St Ives Arts Club, Westcotts Quay, St Ives.
Bring your own wine / drinks.

Tickets:
£6.00 / £5.00
St Ives Tourist Information - 01736 794550

St Ives Arts Club Website

Richard Plank and Guy Charles - American Folk Music
A new weekly show featuring two of Cornwall's best known American Folk musicians. Guy Charles & Richard Plank will be inviting guests to accompany them most weeks, to join in their musical tour of Folk Blues, Old Time, early Country Music & Americana. Plus, hopefully, the occasional dab of Bluegrass.

So, whether you're local, or visiting for a few days, come along & enjoy the evening. Meet some friends, have a drink and listen to some good music. And stay at The Western if you've had too much fun to go home.

Friday 9th May 2008
21.00

The Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
More Info: 01736 795277

Tickets:
Free Entry

Richard Plank Website

Cafe Frug
St Ives poet and artist Bob Devereaux presents his inimitable mixture of fun, poetry, music and performance. Sometimes fiction is stranger than life ! Performers welcome.

Monday 12 th May 2008
20.30

St Ives Arts Club, Westcotts Quay, St Ives.
Bring your own wine / drinks.
More Info: 01736 795003

Tickets:
£4.00
Available on the door.

St Ives Arts Club Website

Acoustic Session
An open, laid back session for acoustic roots / folk music with regular performers but open to all, in the the Western's Celtic Craic Bar.

Bring along your guitar, bodhran, fiddle, penny whistle or whatever you play and join in. Or simply get yourself a pint and enjoy the music.

Tuesday 13th May 2008
21.00

The Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
More Info: 01736 795277

Tickets:
Free Entry

Western Hotel Website

Adam Bishop Quartet - St Ives Jazz Club

‘Leading a tight, muscular yet sensitive quartet Bishop showcases, a considerable compositional gift … unequivocally enjoyable, accomplished … setting an intriguing new saxophone talent against a skilful, elegant but robust rhythm section. One to watch.’
Chris Parker, Vortex Review

Tuesday 13th May 2008

Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
21.00 (doors 20.00)

Tickets (on the door):
£9.00 / £6.00 (members)

St Ives Jazz Club Website

Songwriters Night
An informal and friendly evening of music - all welcome. Come along with a song of your own, or just enjoy a pint and the music.

Thursday 15th May 2008
20.30

The Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
More Info: 01736 795277

Tickets:
Free Entry

Western Hotel Website

Richard Plank and Guy Charles - American Folk Music
A new weekly show featuring two of Cornwall's best known American Folk musicians. Guy Charles & Richard Plank will be inviting guests to accompany them most weeks, to join in their musical tour of Folk Blues, Old Time, early Country Music & Americana. Plus, hopefully, the occasional dab of Bluegrass.

So, whether you're local, or visiting for a few days, come along & enjoy the evening. Meet some friends, have a drink and listen to some good music. And stay at The Western if you've had too much fun to go home.

Friday 16th May 2008
21.00

The Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
More Info: 01736 795277

Tickets:
Free Entry

Richard Plank Website

Acoustic Session
An open, laid back session for acoustic roots / folk music with regular performers but open to all, in the the Western's Celtic Craic Bar.

Bring along your guitar, bodhran, fiddle, penny whistle or whatever you play and join in. Or simply get yourself a pint and enjoy the music.

Tuesday 20th May 2008
21.00

The Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
More Info: 01736 795277

Tickets:
Free Entry

Western Hotel Website

Stan Sulzmann - St Ives Jazz Club

With Viv Rodd Trio and Truro College Jazz Degree Ensemble.

Fresh from recording his new CD ‘Neon’ with Gwilym Simcock and Jim Hart, the much respected and in demand saxist will play the first set with the student ensemble directed by Viv, the second with the trio. Another special evening not to be missed.

Tuesday 20th May 2008

Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
21.00 (doors 20.00)

Tickets (on the door):
£9.00 / £6.00 (members)

St Ives Jazz Club Website

Songwriters Night
An informal and friendly evening of music - all welcome. Come along with a song of your own, or just enjoy a pint and the music.

Thursday 22nd May 2008
20.30

The Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
More Info: 01736 795277

Tickets:
Free Entry

Western Hotel Website

Cafe Frug
St Ives poet and artist Bob Devereaux presents his inimitable mixture of fun, poetry, music and performance. Sometimes fiction is stranger than life ! Performers welcome.

Thursday 22nd May 2008
20.30

St Ives Arts Club, Westcotts Quay, St Ives.
Bring your own wine / drinks.
More Info: 01736 795003

Tickets:
£2.00 (members), £4.00 (others)
Available on the door.

St Ives Arts Club Website

Sacconi String Quartet - Music In May
Formed in 2001 at the Royal College of Music, the Sacconi Quartet is rapidly gaining an enviable reputation as one of the outstanding quartets of their generation. Over the last year the Quartet has won 2nd Prize at the 2006 London International String Quartet Competition, along with the Esterhazy Prize & Sydney Griller Award, and 1st Prize in the Trondheim International String Quartet Competition.

They will be performing a varied programme over three nights, see the website (link below) for details.

Saturday 24th - Monday 26th May 2008
19.30

St Ives Parish Church

Tickets:
£12.50 (reserved), £10.00 (unreserved) for each performance.
Call Andrew Moth: 01736 798433

Music In May Website

The Bohemians
Queen tribute band performing a fundraiser for St Ives September Festival.

Monday 26th May 2008
20.00

St Ives Guildhall

Tickets:
£12.00 (advance), £14.00 (on the door).
01736 366077

Bohemians Website

Julian Joseph and Cleveland Watkiss - St Ives Jazz Club

The maestro returns to complete his hat-trick at the club. This time he’s bringing along the legendary vocalist. Using a breathtaking vocal range that makes seamless links between musical cultures, Three Times Wire/Guardian award-winning vocalist Cleveland Watkiss blends improvisation, Counter point harmony,electronics, breakbeat loops and basslines (all live and from his mouth) to stunning effect.

Tuesday 27th May 2008

Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
21.00 (doors 20.00)

Tickets (on the door):
£10.00 / £6.00 (members)

St Ives Jazz Club Website

Disney's Alladin
Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail. All of your favourite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie.

Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favourite for many years to come.

Performed by youth theatre company Kidz R Us.

Tuesday 27th - Saturday 31st May 2008
20.00

St Ives Theatre, The Stennack, St Ives.

Tickets:
£TBA
01736 797007

St Ives Theatre Website

Jon Walsh Blues Band - St Ives Blues Club
They have a reputation as being one of the most talented real blues bands in the south (of England that is!). But Jon is also an exceptional solo acoustic/slide guitarist and singer. Even though he was born and raised a million miles from the Mississippi he brings the sounds of the Delta, Atlanta and the Piedmont Hills alive in his solo performances.

Thursday 29th May 2008
21.00

The Western Hotel, Royal Square, St Ives
More Info: 01736 795277

Also playing at:
Harbour Pool Club - Saturday 31st May, Lifeboat Inn - Sunday 1st June.

Tickets:
Free Entry

Jon Walsh Blues Band Website

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