With details of upcoming performances:
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We hope you’ve had a great weekend! We’ve lots of
exciting new events coming to Square Chapel, we can’t possibly
squeeze them all into one newsletter so be sure to check our What’s
On page.
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Film
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The
Big Hit (15)
This
raucous French comedy, based on a true story, follows
Etienne, a struggling actor, who, desperate to make ends
meet, finds himself running a theatre workshop in prison.
Bringing together the unlikeliest of inmates to stage a
production of Samuel Beckett’s famous play Waiting for
Godot, Samuel has his work cut out for him. Can he do it
– and will the production take off?
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Joyride
(15)
Beloved
British acting royalty Olivia Colman stars in this Irish
coming-of-age drama. When the hung over, wantaway Joy
(Colman) sets off on an adventure to give away her
new-born baby, she’s joined by cheeky street urchin Mully
(Charlie Reid). A charming road trip ensues with the two
unexpected travelling partners. Will Joy carry out her
mission, and what’s Mully’s role in all of this?
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Shaun
The Sheep Movie (U)
Another
animated Aardman delight, Shaun The Sheep Movie. When
Shaun and his pals, including Timmy the lamb and Shirley
the ewe, devise a plan to put their master the farmer to
sleep things backfire badly, and the farmer is taken off
to the big city. Shaun and co. must now sort out their
mess…
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Fire
of Love (PG)
A story
of two French lovers, Katia and Maurice Krafft, who died
in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought
them together: unravelling the mysteries of volcanoes.
Telling their story through archival footage and
testimony and thousands of photographs, Fire of Love is a
captivating and enthralling story of science, true love
and unwavering curiosity.
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Bullet
Train (15)
An
action-packed action-comedy with thrills, spills and lots
of speed!
Ladybug (Pitt) is an assassin with a history of bad jobs.
Determined to get this one right – a job on Japan’s
fastest train – Ladybug’s latest mission might just not
prove as straightforward as he wants – not least as the
train is packed with other assassins, each with their own
priorities….
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Music
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Stephen Gott
Pianist performs Bach, Haydn Chopin and Liszt
Young Concert Pianist Stephen Gott performs
works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin and Liszt in his home town
of Halifax.
His piano career began at the comparatively
late age of 14. He initially wanted to be a professional
footballer but hearing the early piano music of Debussy
persuaded him to pursue music. Stephen has studied at Leeds
Conservatoire, Trinity Laban with Penelope Roskell and
more recently finished his master’s degree at The
University of Huddersfield with Jonathan Fisher. He was a
finalist in the Liszt Society International Piano
Competition 2019 and performed Annees de Pelerinage BK 3
and his seldom performed Mephisto Waltz 4.
Stephen
has performed in masterclasses to Dr Leslie Howard, Sir
Stephen Hough and now studies with Pascal Nemirovski. The
NTD International Piano Competition in New York City has
invited Stephen to perform in the preliminary rounds of
the competition, which can be viewed on their social
media pages world-wide from the semi-final stage. He also
plans to collaborate with the film composer James
Sizemore who Orchestrated the Hobbit Trilogy. Stephen also
plans to release his first recording.
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Your New Friday Night Plans
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Feel
Good Friday.
Friday Night Live is here! FNL is an
exciting platform for emerging and local musicians to
showcase their talents. A great opportunity for you to
enjoy new music and support your local grassroot artists.
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Just Added
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Hey
Beatles Live!
Nationally-acclaimed tribute Hey Beatles
make their debut visit to the Square Chapel playing a
hit-packed 2 hour set of some of the greatest pop hits of
all time! Evoking
the spirit of the swinging 60s from Love me Do to Let it
Be, from the Cavern to the Rooftop, this not to be missed
concert will transport you back in time to the 1960s.
Including all-new for 2022 video and
visual elements, this unmissable show will take you on a
journey through the music of John, Paul George and Ringo
via period correct costumes, instruments and plenty of
chances to sing along.
Book
early to avoid disappointment!
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Halifax Philharmonic
Club present – The Elias String Quartet
Halifax
Philharmonic Club are delighted to present Elias String
Quartet. Past BBC3 New Generation Artists, the Elias
String Quartet quickly established themselves as one of
the most intense and vibrant quartets of their
generation. This programme opens with one of Haydn’s
‘Prussian’ quartets and closes with familiar Beethoven.
The central work introduces us to the blend of European
Romanticism and African-American heritage characteristic
of the works by Florence Price (1887-1953).
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The Swing
Commanders
The
Swing Commanders are a true musical force. With a
relentless, infectious energy, they deliver the best
hand-picked Jazz, Country, Swing and Blues in their joyous,
inimitable way. Lush vocals harmonies and hot solos with
rhythms from ballads to Jive to quicksteps take audience
on an unforgettable journey appealing to lovers of Jazz,
Country, Swing & Blues.
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Bollywood
Brass Band
Bollywood Brass Band is the UK’s pioneering
Indian – style brass band, playing the great tunes and
compulsively danceable rhythms of Bollywood.
With
brass, saxophone, dhol drums and a colossal sousaphone,
the Bollywood Brass Band is one of the most colourful,
joyful and exhilarating acts around.
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Confetti
A Queer Rom-Com written & performed by
Will Jackson. Felix is
uptight and unlucky in love. He’s the mate of honour at
his best friend’s wedding – one they’ve been planning
since childhood – and he’s going to make sure it’s
absolutely perfect. That is, as long as there are no
distractions along the way…
It’s Helen’s
surprise Hen Night, and you’re all invited! Join Felix
for the week leading up to the wedding as he’s swept up
in a tumultuous, secret romance, and facing weather,
workouts and the worries of a bride-to-be.
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Copyright (C) 2022
Square Chapel Arts Centre. All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Square
Chapel Arts Centre
10
Square Road
Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1
1QG
United
Kingdom
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