Entertainment
The Summer School has built a reputation for providing Gala Events that are eclectic and rich in character. A subtle blend of old favourites combines with new departures to produce a pot-pourri that challenges artistic boundaries yet stays close to the principles of family entertainment.
Detailed Information
- All entertainments are included in the residential price, but residents must reserve their free tickets on the Entertainment Booking Form for the Gala Performances (see over page).
- All Summer School customers and members of the general public can book tickets by completing the entertainment booking form, (see over the page).
- Tickets will only be despatched on receipt of full payment.
- Tickets can be purchased during Summer School subject to availability.
- Tickets will be sold at full price during Summer School and on the door, numbers permitting.
| WEEK 1 Tuesday 15 July |
The Death and Life of Sherlock Holmes Roger Llewellyn as Sherlock Holmes A dramatic end... a thrilling comeback - the World's Greatest Detective refuses to leave the stage! Arthur Conan Doyle tires of his famous sleuth and uses the arch villain Moriarty to dispose of him. But just as raising the spirits of the dead becomes an obsession in the author's own life, so his fictional creations return to thrill, intrigue and dazzle us. A wry tale of murder, mystery and the occult. 'I was totally spellbound by Llewellyn's performance in this masterpiece of theatre. It
is faultless & of the highest pedigree... an electrifying exhibition of theatrical art :
this is not merely highly recommended, it should be compulsory viewing.' |
| WEEK 1 Friday 18 July |
National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain This thrilling and pioneering ensemble of 35 talented saxophonists from all over the UK will descend on Marlborough with their rich, resonant and awesome sound. Armed with an impressive array of hardware (the magnificent family of eight saxophones, ranging from the majestic contrabass to the tiny soprillo) they will be fuelled by the creative energy of the choir’s founder and musical director, Nigel Wood, and aided and abetted by the Northern Saxophone Quartet. '...height of professionalism... truly orchestral... virtuoso performances... Fans of any kind of good music, or just of good anything, should splash out on a ticket for this kind of performance.' |
| WEEK 2 Tuesday 24 July |
O Duo Percussion Duo O Duo's repertoire spans more than 300 years and is a mix of popular classics and accessible contemporary music played on two marimbas, vibraphone and a huge array of percussion. Performing from memory Owen and Oliver’s performances are hugely popular with both young and old, as they communicate with immediacy and brilliance. Their programme will include works by Bach, Chopin and Dave Brubeck, alongside Minoru Miki’s dazzlingly virtuosic Marimba Spiritual. Awarded 'Best Music Act of the Fringe' Edinburgh Festival 2003 and 2004 |
| WEEK 2 Friday 25 July |
English Chamber Orchestra Stephanie Gonley director Paul Turner piano The ECO is one of the world's leading chamber orchestras, and is indeed truly international, having performed in more countries than any other orchestra, recorded over 1,200 works and played with the world's greatest soloists in its 47 years of history. This concert will feature the beautiful and resonant sound of the strings, directed by violinist Stephanie Gonley, who was appointed as one of its leaders in 1991 - the youngest person to hold this position in the Orchestra's history. '...the ECO's playing is world-class.' International Record Review |
| WEEK 3 Wednesday 30 July |
David Briggs - Organ Phantom of the Opera Listed by most historians as one of the 10 greatest films of all time, Marlborough College Summer School proudly presents Lon Chaney in the spellbinding 1925 silent movie "Phantom of the Opera". In a hushed, darkened chapel, with the movie looming large at the front and an improvised, dramatic, postromantic score coming from a wonderful instrument such as the new Beckerath organ, the effect will be mesmerising! 'The playing is unquestionably marvellous: shapely, virtuosic, and poetic in turns...stupendous technical brilliance, musical imagination of the first order and breathless inspiration.' |
| WEEK 3 Friday 1 Aug |
Instant Sunshine Instant Sunshine is a unique musical comedy team, who have a delightfully fresh and understated approach to singing their own original humorous songs. With hilarious selfparody they take a sideways look at every day events in a beguiling and very funny style all their own. 'Expert comic timing- genuinely literate cabaret' |
| WEEK 3 Friday 1 Aug |
Bootleg Beatles They went to Glastonbury to 'Twist and Shout', they've had a 'Hard Days' Night' at Wembley, they've said 'Hello, Goodbye' to Tokyo, they’ve done 'Eight Days a Week' supporting Rod Stewart and Elton John, shared the bill with The Corrs, David Bowie and Iggy Pop. In short: they’ve been 'Here,There and Everywhere'. If you want a 'Ticket To Ride' to see the Bootleg Beatles then all the 'Help!' you need is the ticket booking form. It is not 'The Long and Winding Road' to Sound Knowledge either. Come and experience 'A Day in the Life' of Summer School just west of the 'Strawberry Fields'. Don’t miss it; look what happened to 'Eleanor Rigby'. |