Here are just a few of the fantastic events that are happening over the next two weeks in Lichfield.
17 May 2011 - 21 May 2011
Don’t miss Brownhills Musical Theatre Company presentation of
Beauty and The Beast at the Lichfield Garrick Castle Dyke Lichfield WS13 6HR.
One of the most enchantingly romantic stories ever told
Seen by over 30 million people worldwide, Beauty and the Beast is one of the most successful musicals of all time and brings to life the beloved 'tale as old as time' with a burst of theatrical magic.
Nominated for nine Tony awards including Best Musical, this eye-popping musical has been wowing audiences around the world with record breaking runs.
For tickets contact the booking office on 01543 412121
18 May 2011 6:00pm - 10:00pm last entry 9pm
National Memorial Arboretum Croxall Road, Alrewas DE13 7AR
Summer Open Evenings – This is the first of the season a unique opportunity to experience the site out of hours. Guided tours available, advance booking recommended.
Free entry, but donations appreciated
Contact 01283 792333
21 May 2011 8:00pm
The Guildhall Bore St ,WS13 6LU
Be prepared to enjoy the Latin influences.
Evan Christopher's Django a la Creole
Elegant and impassioned, Evan's style is steeped in the tradition of the early jazz masters, and tonight he brings to you the music of the legendary Django Reinhardt and the rhythms of New Orleans, the Caribbean and Brazil.
Be prepared to enjoy the Latin influences.
£14; £13 concs; £12 membs; £7 students Contact 01543 262223
21st & 22nd May
Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffs. WS13 7AD
Spring Fair & Food Festival
To celebrate the start of spring and all the beautiful weather we’ve been having Erasmus Darwin House are holding a Spring Fair & Food Festival over the weekend of 21st & 22nd of May. There will be stalls all around the House – both inside and out – selling local produce of all varieties.
The museum will be free to enter for the whole of the weekend and, alongside the stalls, there will also be fun activities for the family including Costume Corner, Georgian Games and the usual Erasmouse hunt – you can even have your photo taken in the Georgian sedan chair! Tours of the cellars will be running over the weekend at 1, 2 and 3pm and should be booked prior to the event as space is limited. Tickets cost £1.50 each and can be bought from reception or booked over the phone. If that wasn’t enough, you can enjoy Pimms and strawberries in the beautiful Herb Garden or a cup of tea in the Georgian tearoom.
For more information on the Spring Fair please telephone the House on 01543 306260.
22 May 2011 7:30 PM
Main Auditorium Lichfield Garrick, Castle Dyke. WS13 6HR
Great foot-stomping show full of wonderful nostalgia!
Rock Back The Clock
Roll back the years, and bring back the memories with this truly great foot-stomping show full of wonderful nostalgia!
Rock Back the Clock stars John Leyton, who is celebrating 50 years as a recording artiste, including a number one UK chart topper with Johnny Remember Me and other major hits including Wild Wind, Son This Is She, and Lonely City.
One show you really won't want to miss!
Tickets £18.50 Box Office 01543 412121
30 May 2011 11.00am
Lichfield Beacon Park ,WS13 6QZ
Lichfield Greenhill Bower
Greenhill Bower is a festival based on the ancient tradition of the Court of Arraye. The festival includes the traditional procession and crowning of the Bower Queen at Lichfield Guildhall, A large funfair and masses of family entertainment in Beacon Park.
Procession starts 11.45am. from Cherry Orchard. Bower Queen Crowning, at Midday outside the Guildhall. Family fun in the park from 11.00am
Let’s hope it’s a beautiful day!
