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2005
guest concert archive 2006
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Chas 'n' Dave

11shows in the autumn season 2005 - 6 sold out

chas 'n' dave - sold out
Sunday 8 January 2006 | 7.30pm
£16 | £14 concession

All the hits from the masters of cockney entertainment. Book early!

spring season 2006

John Lenehan

film fantasia
with john lenehan
Tuesday 17 January 2006 | 7.30pm
£12 | £10 concession

This incredible concert combines movies old and new with live performance by one of Britain’s most versatile and sought after pianists. Expect major works by Mozart, Debussy and Gershwin and a wide range of film music. John Lenehan has performed at The Proms, with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and with many leading instrumentalists including Nigel Kennedy, Julian Lloyd Webber and James Galway. On film he has composed and arranged music for over 20 silent films and his playing can be heard on The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Shrek 2.

Girl Talk

girl talk
Wednesday 18 January 2006 | 8pm
£15

Award winning British Jazz Singer of the Year Claire Martin, International Cabaret award winner Barb Jungr and Neasden Queen of Soul Mari Wilson, perform an unforgettable selection of songs in this witty and glamorous celebration of all things girlie. Bacharach, Sondheim and Motown meet marriage, make-up and kitchen equipment – all performed by Britain’s best dressed divas!

Reduced Shakespeare Company

reduced shakespeare company
completely hollywood (abridged) – all the great movies
Thursday 19 January 2006 | 8pm
£15 | £14 comedy club members

The internationally acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company countdown the greatest ever movies in this hilarious, high-speed romp! Giving Hollywood more than just a nip and a tuck, they cut through the celluloid to condense Casablanca, race through Rocky and speed through Star Wars.
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Humphrey Lyttelton

humphrey lyttelton and his band
Saturday 4
February 2006 | 7.30pm
£16

British jazz legend makes a long-awaited return to the Queen’s for a night of scintillating music and humour. Humphrey Lyttelton has been a bandleader for over 50 years. Today he has never been busier and is equally at home on BBC Radio's I’m Sorry I Haven't A Clue and The Best of Jazz.

Terry Alderton

terry alderton
Sunday 5 February 2006 | 7.30pm
£12.50 | £10.50 concession
| £11.50 comedy club members

Until recently, the ex-Southend goalkeeper was comedy's best kept secret. Terry's outstanding act is a riot of exuberant, loose-limbed physical comedy combining a fearless onstage presence with a streetwise hyperactive delivery.

Pam Ayres

pam ayres – in her own words - sold out
Monday 20
February 2006 | 7.30pm
£15

With over 30 years as a poet, writer and broadcaster, Pam Ayres weaves a mixture of stories, jokes, poems and anecdotes into an unforgettable evening of laughter.

Country Music 'n' Fun

country music ’n’ fun - sold out
Sunday 26
February 2006 | 7pm
£10.50

A fun-packed evening of country music. Featuring star of the West End Tony Rouse, club favourites Kalibre and the dynamic Cross Country.

Noise Ensemble

noise ensemble
Monday 27
February 2006 | 7.30pm
£15 | £12 under 16s

Ten virtuoso performers explode onto the Queen’s Theatre stage, effortlessly blending a dynamic percussive score with stunning visual effects and design. This dazzling new musical spectacular will do for drumming what Riverdance did for Irish Dancing.
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Henri Oguike Dance Company

henri oguike dance company
Thursday 2 March 2006 | 7.30pm
£13 | £10 concession

This highly acclaimed dance company make a welcome return to the Queen’s Theatre with a company of 11 dancers, articulating Oguike’s vibrant and theatrical choreography. Their latest show includes two extraordinary musical collaborations featuring the pulsating energy and thundering rhythms of an ensemble of Japanese taiko drummers and a piece set to Steve Martland’s specially commissioned score inspired by Blake’s poem The Tiger.

Brendan Shine

brendan shine
Friday 3 March 2006 | 7.30pm
£14

A string of hit songs from Irish music’s biggest star.

Back to Basie Orchestra

back to basie orchestra
Saturday 4 March 2006 | 7.30pm
£15

A swinging night as winners of the Best Big Band category at this year’s British Jazz Awards capture the sound and spirit of the great Count Basie. Led by Paul Lacey, the line-up includes seventeen of the country’s top jazz musicians.

Clare Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett

claire martin and richard rodney bennett
when lights are low

Tuesday 7 March 2006 | 7.30pm
£16

Pure unadulterated musical pleasure as these two world-class performers dip into the Great American Songbook with originality and flair. Their programme, taken from the critically-acclaimed new album When Lights Are Low mixes favourite jazz classics with popular songs from the likes of Joni Mitchell and Elvis Costello.

“A simply grand way to spend an evening…one of London’s most finely-attuned partnerships” – Evening Standard .

Both Sides of Phil Collins

both sides of phil collins
with terry clarke and the easy lover band

Wednesday 8 March 2006 | 7.30pm
£14.50 | £12.50 concession

With 32 top twenty singles and 15 chart-topping albums, Phil Collins is one of the great contemporary performers of our time. This spectacular show brings together the most popular songs from Phil Collins’ 30-year career including You Can’t Hurry Love, In the Air Tonight, Easy Lover, Against All Odds and I Can’t Dance.

Bonnie Langford and Sandi Toksvig

short and curly - sold out
with bonnie langford and sandi toksvig

Thursday 9 March 2006 | 8pm
£15

Comedy, songs, sketches, and revealing reminiscences from this inspired pairing. Friends for years, Bonnie and Sandi have worked together many times. Now, with more than fifty years’ show business experience between them, they present the ultimate one woman show - with two of them!

Merlin and Guinevere

merlin’s secret
Friday 10 March 2006 | 7pm
£12 | £9 under 16s

Packed full of magic, grand illusion, song and dance, this fully-staged production starring international illusionist Doctor Bondini sets the familiar Merlin in a new context. Expect drama, comedy, audience participation and Bondini's famous doves. Suitable for audiences of all ages.

Voulez Vous

voulez-vous - sold out
Saturday 11 March 2006 | 8pm
£15 | £13 concession

The ABBA story using narration and multi-screen projection alongside all the greatest hits. For all the Dancing Queen’s who want to say Thank You For the Music!

Forces Sweetheart

forces sweetheart - sold out
Saturday 18 March 2006 | 6.30pm
£9

Take a walk down memory lane with all your favourite songs from the war-time forties. Songs of hope and homecoming as sung by the greats – Anne Shelton, Gracie Fields, Jessie Matthews and of course, Vera Lynn.

Think Floyd

think floyd - sold out
Sunday 19 March 2006 | 8pm
£15 | £13 concession

An extraordinary tribute band renowned for their spectacular performances. The evening features classic hits from right across Pink Floyd's repertoire.

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Counterfeit Stones

counterfeit stones - sold out
Sunday 2 April 2006 | 8pm
£16 | £13.50 concessions

Rocking through over 30 years of classic hits! The combination of musical accuracy and humour makes this bio-history of England’s biggest rock band a night not to be missed.

Forever in Blue Jeans

forever in blue jeans - sold out
Friday 14 April 2006 | 7.30pm
£15 | £13 concession

A new show for 2006! Join a cast of 10 terrific singers, dancers and musicians as they perform all the favourites from the 50s, 60s and 70s. High energy, hit songs and hot dance in one of the greatest parties in town!

Henry Blofield

an evening with blowers
Saturday 22 April 2006 | 7.30pm
£14 | £12 concession

Join Henry ‘Blowers’ Blofeld, regular member of the Test Match Special team, for an evening that weaves between the stumps and wickets of that most English pastime, cricket. ‘Blowers’ regales amusing anecdotes and offers a unique insight into cricket for all of those who share his passion for the game and for those who want to know what all the fuss is about!

Lee Hurst

lee hurst - sold out
Sunday
23 April 2006 | 7.30pm
£14 | £12 concession | £13 comedy club members

Join one of the most prolific and funny stand-up comedians on the circuit for this special one-off performance.

Lee Hurst

the world according to nick ferrari - sold out
Thursday 27 April 2006 | 3pm
£13 | £10 concession

Host of LBC’s breakfast show Nick Ferrari shares some of his many stories as a leading journalist. He has covered nearly every major news story in recent years and has interviewed the biggest names in film, music and politics; everyone from Harrison Ford and David Bowie to Arthur Scargill.

Joe Brown

joe brown and the bruvvers - sold out
Sunday 30 April 2006 | 7.30pm
Monday 1 May | 7.30pm
£15.50 | £13.50 concession

Joe Brown, one of the country’s best loved musicians, is back by popular demand. From timeless classics to rockabilly, gospel to country and folk to rock and roll, Joe’s delivery and humour interweave into one sensational show.
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Clive Baldwin as Jolson

jolson - sold out
Saturday 27 May 2006 | 7.30pm
£14.50 | £12.50 concession

Clive Baldwin ensures the legend of Jolson lives on as he takes you on a trip down memory lane.
 

Pack Up Your Troubles

pack up your troubles
Saturday 10 June 2006 | 2.30pm
£9

A great sing-a-long show, packed with melody, laughter and all the delights of Old Tyme Music Hall. So put on your glad rags and hurry on down to meet the Pearly Queen!

Voice of Karen Carpenter

voice of the heart – a tribute to karen carpenter - sold out
Sunday 11 June 2006 | 7.30pm
£15 | £13.50 concession

Celebrate the sublime music of Karen Carpenter with superb vocals from Carole Gordon and the Blue Jeans Band. Includes Carpenters hits Close To You, Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love and Only Yesterday alongside tributes to the Beatles, Burt Bacharach and a country music medley.

Jaleo Flamenco

jaleo flamenco
Monday 12 June 2006 | 8pm
£14.50 | £12.50 concession

Jaleo unleash the raw energy and sensuous rhythms of flamenco to provide a flamboyant and magical insight into the world of Spanish dance, song and guitar.

“Passion, fire and excitement – a dazzling display”

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Manhattan Swing Band

manhattan swing band - sold out
Sunday 16 July 2006 | 7.30pm
£14

The big band legend lives on! Freddy Staff, Lee Gibson and the Manhattan Swing Band bring you an evening of romantic ballads and great swing hits from the golden era of big band music.

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Clare Teal
clare teal
Sunday 3 September 2006 | 7.30pm
£16 | £14 concession

Clare Teal and her band return to the Queen’s with a brand new show that’s even bigger than before. Join her for an entertaining and relaxing evening of popular jazz classics, material from her forthcoming album and songs recently featured in the hit British film Confetti.

Winner of Best Vocalist at this years BBC Jazz Awards, the most respected award in the jazz industry, Clare is without doubt the most successful young female jazz singer in the UK today. As a regular on BBC Radio 2 she hosts her own weekly show, has performed on the ever popular Friday Night is Music Night as well as with John Dankworth. Last year Clare sang in front of 43,000 people at the BBC Proms in the Park and her album Don’t Talk shot straight into the Top 20 of the National Charts.

With an extraordinary voice and a wonderfully sharp wit, Clare is a complete entertainer.

“A sensation” Mail On Sunday
“One of the best vocal talents to emerge from the UK in a long, long while” Michael Parkinson

Jimmy Greaves

an audience with jimmy greaves - sold out
Monday 4 September 2006 | 7.30pm
£15.50

An evening of hilarious sporting stories with England’s greatest goal scorer and football’s funniest man. Joining Jimmy on stage is Terry Baker plus a special surprise guest. A great show for football fans everywhere. Suitable for adults only.

Kings of Swing

kings of swing
with special guest lynn kennedy

Monday 11 September 2006 | 7.30pm
£17

Three great swing singers and the world famous Kings of Swing Orchestra celebrate the music of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Doris Day and many more. A magical journey back to a time when swing was king!

 

Killer Queen

killer queen - sold out
Sunday 17 September 2006 | 7.30pm
£16

A stunning stage spectacular, terrific special effects and unforgettable music – just like Queen themselves! Featuring the biggest and best Queen hits including A Kind Of Magic, Under Pressure, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We are The Champions and Don't Stop Me Now.

Sound of Music

sing-a-long-a sound of music - sold out
Monday 18 September 2006 | 7pm
£14

The classic Julie Andrews film – with subtitles so everyone can join in. Boo the Nazis! Hiss the Baroness! Don a wimple or wear something creative made from old curtains. This hilarious night out has been seen by millions of people around the world. If you’ve never experienced it – now is your big chance!

Costumes are not compulsory but they are highly recommended! Includes a free goody bag full of essential props.

The Searchers in Concert

the searchers in concert - sold out 
Wednesday 20 September 2006 | 8pm
£16

One of the biggest bands of the 1960s perform their greatest hits plus a few rare treats along the way. Includes Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away and When You Walk In The Room.

 

Bondini

the fabulous magic of doctor bondini
Friday 22 September 2006 | 7pm
£12 | £9 under 16s

Award winning international illusionist Doctor Bondini presents a very special evening of entertainment for all the family to enjoy. Taking inspiration from exotic locations around the world, Bondini gives you magic and grand illusion from the past, present and future. A rare opportunity to see one of the few remaining illusion shows – miss it at your peril!

Ruby Turner

ruby turner - so amazing tour
Saturday 30 September 2006 | 8pm
£16

A truly inspirational show from one of Britain’s greatest soul singers. Ruby and her band will perform a powerful and emotional selection of songs such as Signed Sealed Delivered, I’d Rather Go Blind, If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me) and numbers from her long awaited new album So Amazing.

Ruby’s big break came in the mid 1980s as a member of the band Culture Club. Since then she has released over 10 albums and performed alongside the likes of UB40, Steve Winwood and Mick Jagger.

Most recently Ruby starred in the hit West End musical Simply Heavenly and has toured the country with Jools Holland.

"Truly the genuine article and blessed with a voice that has been likened to Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Ruby can breathe life and meaning into a song whether it is a passionate soaring ballad or a soulful up-tempo groove" The Guardian

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Joe Pasquale

joe pasquale - sold out 
plus special guest

Sunday 1 October 2006 | 4pm | 8pm
£17

A brand new show full of comedy mayhem from the cockney comic with an unusual voice. Don’t miss the return of the Love Monkey!

Moscow Ballet
moscow ballet - sold out  
the nutcracker

Sunday 15 October 2006 | 6.30pm || Monday 16 October | 7.30pm
£18 | £13 under 16s

One of Russia’s leading ballet companies make their debut at the Queen’s with a stunning performance of the world’s most popular ballet, The Nutcracker.

Based on a joyous fairytale, this beautiful ballet captures an enchanting dream where anything is possible. Toys come to life, flowers dance and the handsome Prince transports us to the Land of Sweets.

Sumptuous sets, fabulous costumes and Tchaikovsky’s rousing score make this glorious production a visual feast ideal for all ages.

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Richard Digance

richard digance - sold out 
Saturday 4 November 2006 | 7.30pm
£15

With a career spanning more than 30 years Richard Digance is one of the most successful performers in British show business. Richard continues to blend his unique musical, comedy and story telling skills on stage, where he feels most at home. Don’t miss your chance to see the master at work.

Ian Shaw
ian shaw and friends
drawn to all things: the songs of joni mitchell

Sunday 5 November 2006 | 8pm
£15

Sit back and enjoy a relaxing evening in the company of Ian Shaw. Winner of Best Vocalist at the 2004 BBC Jazz Awards and described as "the voice of the decade", Ian Shaw is widely regarded as Britain’s finest male jazz singer.

“He has few rivals” Sunday Times

For his first performance at the Queen’s he performs a sublime selection of classic Joni Mitchell songs taken from his latest acclaimed album Drawn to All Things.

With a rich, warm voice and captivating personality, Shaw is a singing sensation not to be missed.

“Shaw captures the poetry in Joni's songs with an eye-watering vocal range and bucketloads of soul. It works. Beautifully.” BBC

Joe Gibbons joins Ian Shaw and his band, in this special concert. Joe has been performing at some of London's prestigious jazz clubs over recent months, and this is your chance to catch him live in Hornchurch alongside his mentor.

"Schoolboy Jazz Star" Evening Standard

Joe is hotly tipped to follow Jamie Cullum and Michael Buble as the next jazz-pop superstar. Signed to Sony, he is already a Michael Parkinson favourite and his debut album is released next year.

 

Talon

talon – the best of eagles - sold out
hell freezes over revisited part 2

Sunday 3 December 2006 | 7.30pm
£15

A musical spectacular featuring all the classic Eagles hits. In this stunning new show Talon recreate the first night of the Eagles memorable 1994 comeback tour and perform highlights from the Eagles current Farewell Tour. Includes Lyin’ Eyes, Hotel California, Take It To The Limit, Best Of My Love, Life In The Fast Lane, Tequila Sunrise, Desperado and many more.

Swinging Down Memory Lane

nick dawson and john petters
swinging down memory lane

Thursday 7 December 2006 | 7.30pm
£15

A celebration of the music of Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, Kern, Carmichael and Arlen alongside the great performers Sinatra, Crosby, Ella, Billie, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman and Gene Krupa. Featuring the piano and vocal genius of Nick Dawson, alongside the talented Val Wiseman and backed by John Petters and his Swing Band.

Glenn Miller Orchestra
glenn miller orchestra - sold out
Sunday 17 December 2006
3.30pm | £14.50 || 7.30pm | £16

Re-live the big band sound of the 40s with a performance packed full of popular tunes arranged Glenn Miller style. A great way to catch that festive feeling!
 

 

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