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February
21 & 22 Feb
On the run in the year of 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie, on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. Stars : Hailee Steinfeld, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Cena Directed : Travis Knight Thu […]
21 Feb
Sea Safe:Protection, rescue and safety services. Facts and myths about risks associated with rising sea levels.
23 Feb
Bowjangles are a string quartet who can really play. They dance whilst they play. They sing whilst they play. They leap, tumble, juggle and joke whilst they play. In this new show marking their 10 year anniversary, Bowjangles tell the somewhat ludicrous story of their journey to find the most priceless relic of all – […]
25 Feb
Joan (Close) and Joe (Price) complement each other after nearly 40 years of marriage; where Joan is elegant, Joe is casual, and where Joe enjoys his very public role as the Great American Novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm and diplomacy into the private role of a great man’s wife. As Joe is […]
28 Feb
A presentation by Wells Maltings in partnership with Screen-next-the-Sea in tribute to the late Albert Finney This 1963 British Oscar winning classic adventure comedy propelled the bookmaker’s son from Salford to international recognition and a remarkable lifetime on stage and screen. Director Tony Richardson , Screenwriter John Osborne and starring Albert Finney, Susannah York and […]
An exciting range of classes and courses is on offer at Wells Maltings this half-term, from arts workshops and craft activities to music, poetry and storytelling. Fun films and learning activities will take place throughout the week FILM: AQUAMAN (12) Thurs 14 Feb 7pm & Fri 15 Feb, 2pm & 7pm Starring Jason Momoa, Amber […]
March
01 Mar
The boys are back and mixing things up with a brand spanking new show that will split sides, blow minds, and drop jaws. The undisputed masters of off the cuff comedy will transform audience suggestions into ferociously funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty […]
02 Mar
The opera is set in the Tyrol, a picturesque mountain landscape. The Met’s production places the action during the First World War. Donizetti’s score is a deft combination of jaunty military tunes, brisk comic numbers, enormously graceful ensembles and vocal solos, and sparkling arias. Pretty Yende, Stephanie Blythe, Javier Camarena and Maurizio Muraro. Conducted by […]
08 & 09 Mar
Mary Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution. Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden Director: Josie Rourke
10 Mar
‘A War of Taste’ 17thcentury music from England and Italy ENSEMBLE CENTIFOLIA Conor Gricmanis and Harriet Haynes – Baroque Violins Mirriam Nohl – Baroque Cello Aidan Phillips – Harpsichord
11 Mar
Director Herzog is a wild, willful obsessive and in his leading man he found a soulmate. Kinski plays Fitzgerald (but known by the indigenous people as Fitzcarraldo), an Irish adventurer in early 20th century Peru who dreams of building an opera house in a remote Amazonian port and bringing Enrico Caruso to sing there. Dir: […]
15 Mar
Featuring over 50 songs from more than 30 West End shows, “The Show Must Go On” tells the story of 100 years of Musical Theatre including a special “Musical to Movie” medley, paying tribute to shows that have made it to the big screen! Featuring local star Helen McDermott.
16 Mar
From your five a day to the latest weight loss advice, consumers have been presented with some remarkable nutrition plans down the years but none so delightful and memorable as the one enjoyed by the old lady in the nursery rhyme There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly With a feast of fun […]
25 Mar
Screen-next-the-Sea Presents The story behind the making of the extraordinary Fitzcarraldo is even more dramatic than the film itself; almost everything that could go wrong, did, and Les Blank, a respected documentary maker, was engaged by Herzog to record the making of the film. Dir: Les Blank Cast:Werner Herzog Jason Robards Klaus Kinski Mick Jagger […]
30 Mar
The greatest storm in living memory blasts the English coast. Striving against the howling winds and pounding waves, a lonely boat struggles on. Those left behind wait impatiently, huddled together, isolated and unfamiliar. As the storm rages, stories, memories, songs and myths tumble out of the night, capturing a life lived in and around the […]
31 Mar
Featuring some of the most glorious music ever written—including, of course, the Ride of the Valkyries—Die Walküre is the second of the four operas that comprise Wagner’s Ring cycle, a story of monsters, gods, and humans on a superhuman scale.
April
04 Apr
In a small attic, packed in hundreds of cereal boxes, lies the life’s work of Delia Derbyshire – the unsung genius behind the Doctor Who theme tune and trailblazer of electronic music. Join Noctium as they explore this fascinating tale of the mother of modern music. Using strange sounds and weird wobbulations, Noctium brings you […]
08 Apr
Long, densely scripted and full of thunderous passions, Director Mike Leigh’s epic about the infamous 1819 massacre of peaceful protesters in Manchester by cavalry is a big movie. Every scene draws you in with precise period detail and excellent performances from its ensemble cast, encompassing the big social issues of the time. Dir: Mike Leigh […]
11 Apr
All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door. But you know all about Eve…don’t you…? Starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James Directed by Ivo […]
14 Apr
Hailed as one of the most charismatic and “adventurous” quartets of the British chamber music scene (The Strad), the Villiers Quartet :- James Dickenson (violin) Tamaki Higashi (violin) Carmen Flores (viola) Nicholas Stringfellow (cello) have developed an international reputation as exceptional interpreters of English composers including Elgar, Delius, Fricker, Bush. Programme: Haydn – String Quartet […]
16 Apr
A family-friendly, fun filled draw-along for all ages. Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him! He’ll be showing you how to sketch favourite characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips. And to celebrate […]
18 Apr
Exhibition of paintings and photographs and panel discussion with leading artists and photographers on challenges of painting and photographing the sea off the Saltmarsh Coast
22 Apr
Down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialstock (Mostel) is forced to romance rich old ladies to finance his enterprises. When timid accountant Leo Bloom (Wilder) reviews Max’s accounting books, the two hit upon a way to make a fortune by producing a sure-fire theatrical flop. What is the play which is going to be their goldmine? “Springtime […]
26 Apr
From the subtle beauty of “Coming Back to Life” to the all-out rock of “Run Like Hell” this incredible, 8-piece, fully live tribute to the one and only Pink Floyd deliver on every level. Featuring a spell binding Light and Laser Show and with stunning, authentic projections up on that iconic circular screen, this truly […]
May
14 May
Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons. America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, […]
June
20 June
What we know, think we know and don’t know about our future relationships with the sea (including rising sea levels) on the Saltmarsh Coast; potential issues and options
27 Jun
Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of […]