Bristol

Show Time! Downend

What it is: At each session we show a DVD from the great days of musical comedy.

When it is: Generally twice a month on Thursdays, curtain up at 2pm prompt

Where it is: Castle Suite, Badminton Gardens, Beaufort Rd, Downend BS16 6UE

Refreshments are served at a convenient moment.

For more detail please see the Annual Bulletin, latest Newsletter or click on the pigeon 'send a message' link to contact the convenor.

Just turn up with your card; Easy access; No dedicated Parking - may find some nearby; 5 mins to bus stop (number 48)

Updated 07/07/2019 GS

Dates for your Diary
Thu Feb 6th THE DANCING YEARS - - A radiant film adaptation of IVOR NOVELLO'S enchanting romance which was a West End hit. (94 mins)
Thu Feb 20th SWEET CHARITY - CY COLEMAN'S spectacular musical set in New York with Shirley MacLaine, Sammy Davis Jr, Stubby Kaye and Chita Rivera. (148 mins)
Thu Mar 5th HMS PINAFORE & TRIAL BY JURY - A GILBERT & SULLIVAN double bill from Opera Australia with their witty and enthusiastic production. (203 mins)
Thu Mar 19th LA VIE PARISIENNE - JACQUES OFFENBACH'S wonderfully tuneful and amusing portrayal of Parisienne life ina stylish production by Laurent Pelly. (135 mins)
Thu Apr 16th THE SOUND OF MUSIC 1965 film version of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S musical based on the story of the von Trapp family and Maria, their governess. (165 mins)
Thu Apr 30th SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS - possibly the greatest 'stand alone' musical. "Close to perfect. One of the big screen's most entertaining musicals.". (98 mins)
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