Post-Christmas might seem an odd time to enjoy a theatre tradition associated with the festive period, but one of the big bonuses for panto-goers is that this Hippodrome run extends the season so we can kind of enjoy Christmas twice.
In what has now become a tradition, Lichfield Arts closed its final season of the decade with a festive concert.
These shows always prove popular – and Jez Lowe’s Northumbrian
Some of the finest jazz musicians from the local area performed a set list that was packed full of new and unusual arrangements of some classic Christmas carols and festive songs.
Geordie troubadour Bob Fox kept his audience entertained with well-chosen songs, witty stories, and fine guitar playing when he appeared at the Lichfield Guildhall.
The talented saxophonist and singer Kim Cypher led her exceptional band through a series of jazz pieces, pop songs and the odd festive favourite at the Lichfield Guildhall.
With little more than a concertina, a pleasing road-worn tenor voice, and a repertoire of songs and instrumentals, Geoff Lakeman played for an attentive audience at the Lichfield Guildhall.
With their vintage look, stage full of instruments and deft musicianship the Washboard Resonators took their audience back to the 1940’s and 1950’s with their covers and pastiche songs.
The award winning classical pianist Giuseppe Guarrera gave a masterclass in piano dynamics when he played for an attentive Lichfield audience at The Hub at St Mary’s.
