A heavyweight historian and a lot more are at Bromsgrove’s arts centre soon.
With intrigue, concealed deaths and lethal factions, the story of the Tudors is never less than dramatic. David Starkey is well-qualified to give a lecture on the period, having written several books on the topic. His most recent book Henry: Model of a Tyrant has received excellent reviews.
A Cambridge educated grammar school boy who became a respected LSE lecturer, and the creator and presenter of many very popular historical TV series, Dr Starkey is known for his forthright views. You can hear the UK’s leading constitutional historian talk about the period he calls “the most glorious soap opera” at Artrix on Saturday 15th October.
David Starkey presents The King is Dead at Artrix on Saturday 15th October at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £17.00 (£15.00 over 60s and students)
Fresh from a sell-out run at Edinburgh, Rory Bremner’s new mission is to make sense (and nonsense) of a world where Boris Johnson is Foreign Secretary, Donald Trump is a Presidential Candidate, and Brexit means Brexit. Good luck with that. If anyone can do it though, it’s Rory, with his unique mix of impressions, satire and 25 years’ experience of turning the pig’s ear of politics into the pig’s other ear of comedy.
Rory Bremner presents Partly Political: Work in Progress at Artrix on Thursday 10th November at 8.00 pm. Tickets (maximum of 4 per customer) cost £12.00
Some top quality family film and theatre plus a Diwali Family Fun Day are topping the bill at Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove this half-term.
In Don’t Dribble on the Dragon, which is based on Steven Lee’s fabulous new book, Tom is a toddler who just can’t stop dribbling. Needless to say his older, cooler, brother isn’t too impressed. Can Tom’s secret dragon help him stop his salivary slobbering? This family theatre show, which is at Artrix on Saturday 22nd October is recommended for youngsters aged 2 or above.
Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope. Is that a shark he can see? Shark in the Park is a fin-tastic family musical based on Nick Sharrat’s popular books. Join Timothy and his family for three exciting adventures on Tuesday 25th October. Suitable for ages 2-7 years old.
It’s Roald Dahl’s centenary this year and The BFG which is screening at Artrix Cinema on Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th October is based on one his best-loved books. In this Disney adaptation, Mark Rylance voices the giant who is more friendly than fierce.
As part of the UK-wide Family Arts Festival, Artrix will be hosting a Diwali Family Fun Day on Sunday 23rd October. Diwali, which is the Festival of Lights, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. To mark the occasion, Artrix will be hosting performances of Indian dance and music and there will be a chance to try themed crafts and Indian food. This event is run in partnership with Bromsgrove’s Indian Community Forum and Bromsgrove District Council.
Don’t Dribble on the Dragon is at Artrix on Saturday 22nd October at 2.00 pm. Tickets cost £11.00 (£9.00 under 16s).
Shark in the Park is at Artrix on Tuesday 25th October at 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Tickets cost £11.50 (£9.50 under 6s). Family tickets are £35.00.
The BFG is screening at Artrix Cinema on Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th October at 2.00 pm. Tickets are £4.50 each.
Diwali Family Fun Day will be at Artrix on Sunday 23rd October between 10.30 am and 3.00 pm. Entry is free but there will be a small charge for some activities.
Tickets for all events are available from the box office on 01527 577330 or on www.artrix.co.uk