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Coming soon!
Wednesday 2nd May 7.30 p.m.
£18/£15 (children and students)
An Intimate Evening with The Unthanks
with support from Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell

Rachel Unthank voice, cello
Becky Unthank voice, autoharp
Adrian McNally piano, voice
Niopha Keegan violin, voice
Chris Price guitar, voice
other instruments may be included

Following successes with their recordings Here’s the Tender Coming (2009) and Last (2011), the Mercury-nominated Tynesiders, Rachel and Becky Unthank, return to where they began, playing with their core creative quintet, for a more intimate and personal experience, after touring with a ten-piece ensemble. The Unthanks see folk as an ongoing unwritten history, rather than a wholly traditional style of music, and this is reflected in some unconventional influences and arrangements.
www.the-unthanks.com and www.jonnyandlucy.com

Jeremy Hardy's Sell-out Show!
Jeremy Hardy prepares to leave Shropshire after his fantastic sell-out date at The Edge on Saturday 21st January.

Pic by Alison Vermee

Tord Gustavsen Videos
The Tord Gustavsen Quartet concert at Le festival de piano in La Roque d'Anthéron in Provence summer 2011 was recorded for Arte and Mezzo TV in France. The following link takes you to some edited highlights. The quartet are appearing at the Edge in March, coinciding with the release of their latest album 'The Well'.
www.tordg.no/promo_video_links.htm

Tuesday 20th March
Jazz at The Edge
Tord Gustavsen Ensemble
8.00 p.m. £18/£16
Tord Gustavsen piano
Mats Eilertson bass
Tore Brunborg saxophones
Jarle Vespestad drums
Tickets are selling quickly for Tord Gustavsen's return to The Edge. Don't be disappointed... book early!
www.tordgustavsen.com

Video clips of shows coming soon...
Some links to videos of upcoming events at the Edge.
Much Ado about Wenlock Vamos Theatre (29/2/12) WATCH VIDEO
and
Luna - Pretty Good Girl Dance Theatre (8/3/12) WATCH VIDEO

Stepping Up 2012
Due to issues with scheduling, this event can't now go ahead in January as planned. Performers from our partner primary schools will instead perform at our annual celebration of student dance, SummerDance 2012, which will take place on July 4th - 5th. Check with individual primary schools for details

Online booking with WeGotTickets.com
This programme we are introducing on-line booking for certain events marked in the programme.

Look for this symbol . Clicking on it will take you to the WeGotTickets.com online booking service. To buy tickets, visit www.wegottickets.com and search for the event you wish to book for. WeGotTickets will charge you a booking fee and issue an email confirmation, which you bring along to the event. Having seen your confirmation, we will then issue you with the appropriate number of tickets on the door. Naturally you still have the option to purchase tickets in person at The Edge, by phone with credit/debit card or by cheque.

Live Arts Festival 14th – 17th March
The Wenlock Olympian Society’s Live Arts Festival celebrates the inclusion of the performing arts in the original Olympic Games, and in William Penny Brookes’ revived games in Much Wenlock. Children from local schools take part in competitive classes in performing arts disciplines. For more details, please visit www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk

Wenlock Poetry Festival 13th – 15th April
The third Wenlock Poetry Festival will be taking place in the town from 13th – 15th April. Please visit www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org or follow on Twitter @WenlockPoetry or Facebook, for current information on programme and booking. Confirmed to appear are firm favourites Carol Ann Duffy (with new supporting cast) and Paul Evans, plus many new faces including Matthew Hollis and Fred D’Aguiar.

Much Wenlock Festival 2nd – 24th June
This biennial festival will be taking place at The Edge and across the town from 2nd – 24th June. This year’s event coincides with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration, and this will be reflected in the programme. More information from www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk

Friends of The Edge
For information on the enhanced package of benefits for Friends, please visit the website.

Art for Hire Scheme
You can now access our Art for Hire catalogue and full information about the artists, the work and our terms at www.edgeartscentre.co.uk.

Information by Email
We are updating and expanding our email lists. If you wish to be added to our email lists so that we can keep you up to date with information, please email us at , with your request to be added to the list.

William Brookes School student wins Tony Levin Memorial Award
At this year’s annual Presentation Evening at William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, held on September 15th, 14 year-old student Georgie Morris was presented with a special award being given in honour of Much Wenlock-born musician, Tony Levin, who died earlier this year.

The Tony Levin Memorial Award was presented by The Edge Arts Centre in association with Birmingham Jazz, and with the support of Mr. Levin’s family. Georgie Morris received an attractive piece of artwork from one of Tony Levin’s recordings, and has been invited to perform at The Edge.

The picture shows Georgie Morris with Keynote Speaker, Clive Beer. Click for a larger version.

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