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Last evening I experienced a brilliant show at Davenham Theatre. The (albeit small) audience could not stop applauding the ingeniously talented Matt Rothwell & Ben Moores. If you are free this evening we have seats available for the Edinburgh fringe preview of Absence of Separation. If we were in a metropolitan area the theatre would be packed for such an opportunity.... £8 (Students £5) Theatre Ellipsis presents: “Absence of Separation” by Ben Moores & Matt Rothwell John has had an accident and is fighting for his life. It all comes down to this moment where everything seems possible as he teeters on the verge of his possible annihilation. Time has slowed down and everything is at stake. Guided by a mysterious stranger he takes stock of his existence and wonders if his life has added up to anything much at all. A new dark comedy drama about searching for meaning, punctuated with physical theatre, spoken word and live songs. It tells the story and delves deep in to the minds of the two characters, ready to either redefine themselves or give up on life altogether. The two men form an affinity: delving in to existential philosophy, arguing about the surreal absurdity of life, fighting for their own beliefs, questioning everything, dissecting their dreams, finding infinity in a plastic cup and almost losing their minds. It takes this mundane and seemingly melancholic place…inhabited by characters that society would deem as “average” and through their own imaginings they dares to touch the hem of the robe of infinity. The play touches on Vedanta Hinduism, Zen Buddhism, spirituality, contemporary society, depression, consciousness, psychology, dreams, addiction and fairytales. Cast - Ben Moores & Matt Rothwell

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If you cannot get to Buxton Fringe or Edinburgh a professional fringe show is being unveiled at Davenham Theatre (59 Church Street) on Thursday 14th & Friday 15th July. All proceeds are going to Davenham Players as a thank you for the use of the theatre for rehearsal space. You can book via www.danarts.org £8 (Students £5) Theatre Ellipsis presents: “Absence of Separation” by Ben Moores & Matt Rothwell John has had an accident and is fighting for his life. It all comes down to this moment where everything seems possible as he teeters on the verge of his possible annihilation. Time has slowed down and everything is at stake. Guided by a mysterious stranger he takes stock of his existence and wonders if his life has added up to anything much at all. A new dark comedy drama about searching for meaning, punctuated with physical theatre, spoken word and live songs. It tells the story and delves deep in to the minds of the two characters, ready to either redefine themselves or give up on life altogether. The two men form an affinity: delving in to existential philosophy, arguing about the surreal absurdity of life, fighting for their own beliefs, questioning everything, dissecting their dreams, finding infinity in a plastic cup and almost losing their minds. It takes this mundane and seemingly melancholic place…inhabited by characters that society would deem as “average” and through their own imaginings they dares to touch the hem of the robe of infinity. The play touches on Vedanta Hinduism, Zen Buddhism, spirituality, contemporary society, depression, consciousness, psychology, dreams, addiction and fairytales. Cast - Ben Moores & Matt Rothwell

TONIGHT a great Professional Blues/Jazz gig only just up the road. Jazz@Davenham (Davenham Theatre 59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich CW9 8NF) Doors & Bar 7.30pm gig at 8pm Tickets £10 Lindsay Hannon Plus (all the way from Newcastle on Tyne) Lindsay Hannon vocals / James Harrison piano / John Pope double bass / Tom Chapman drums Raucous barrel-house blues or spacious ballads: different genres are thoughtfully contrasted and explored, each song becoming a journey in itself. You can book by e mail to jazz@davenham.co (there is no UK!) or ring 01606 74502 (Harry) 44253 (Dave)

Pan Jumby@Seven Jazz "Matilda" 22/12/13

This FRIDAY (29th APRIL 2016) Pan Jumby will be at Davenham for Jazz@Davenham gig. Innovative & different with a steel pan calypso style. Tickets £10 bar opens at 7.30pm Gig starts at 8pm. Ring 01606 74502 to BOOK.

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This week - as part of her European Tour American songstress Jennifer Terran visits Davenham for 3 whole evenings Thursday through to Saturday. And on-line booking is available via DAN www.danarts.org

Manjula | Vanessa Rani Music

Next Gig Thursday 25th February 2016 Bar 7.30pm gig at 8pm Davenham Theatre, 59 Church Street, Davenham CW9 8NF MANJULA http://vanessaranimusic.com/bands/manjula/ Tickets £10 ring 01606 74502 to book

TONIGHT - Thursday 28th January, (in conjunction with Jazz North) Doors & Bar open 7.30pm Gig starts at 8pm BLIND MONK TRIO Born out of Marley Chingus (Bob Whittaker and Johnny Hunter) and The Weave (Hugo Harrison), BLIND MONK TRIO have caused quite a stir over the past couple of years in the Northwest jazz scene, putting a fresh spin on the sax/bass/drums trio format. With influences from the whole history of the genre (Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, FLY) blended with alternative rock and eastern folk, Blind Monk Trio present quirky original compositions along with some surprising arrangements of classic standards. Tickets £10 Book by ringing 01606 74502 (Harry) 44253 (Dave).

Please note that Saturday 23rd January concert (Elsa & John Booth) has been cancelled.

Saturday 20th February opera @ Davenham. Belle Voci a fresh and exciting vocal duo presenting a diverse repertoire of well-loved operatic classics and musical theatre duets and arias. Tickets. £12. Glass of fizz on arrival. Black tie. Doors open 7.15pm Performance 8pm Interval canapes served 9pm Early booking desirable: Book online at Danarts.org or by ringing 01606 259596