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April 2010 All You Need is Love Saturday 30th January - 11th AprilCusworth Hall, Museum and Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU Tel.No. 01302 782342 Love is what makes the world go round and in this latest exhibition at Cusworth Hall you can see suprising objects and images associated with the theme of love taken from the museum's rich collections of history,art and archaeology. Opening times Monday - Friday 10.30am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 5pm. Tea Rooms open every day 10am - 4pm Free Admission. Car Parking charges apply. T.T.L Camera Club 6th March - 17th April Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 The 2nd exhibition of photographs from the members of the TTL Camera Club, Doncaster. Award winning colour and monochrome images ranging from abstracts, landscapes, natural history, portraits and still life. Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm. Free Admission Origami-tastic exhibition at The Point Monday 22nd March Opening 12noon to 2pm The Point, 16 Sth Parade, Doncaster DN1 2DR Tel No. 01302 341662 The latest exhibition at The Point by Jacqui Symons sees the double height galley space filled with a 25 metre sculpture made from 2,500 suspended origami boxes. The exhibition runs until 30th April. Called 'Together we are Greater' Jacqui uses second-hand paper like old newspapers, magazines, books and wrapping paper to make individual boxes which when arranged together create a colourful sea of pattern , text, images and shape above the visitor's head which gently moves in the breeze. As well as the exhibition Jacqui will lead an arts workshop during the Easter holidays for children aged 5-10. The session forms part of the half term workshops for children and young people at The Point during the school holidays. The Gallery at The Point always encourages visitors to get involved in exhibitions and this time we will be asking visitors to make their own origami boxes to add to the exhibition. Full Easter programme available. All activities are free. Places are limited so booking is essential. All Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. Magic in Motion
Thursday 1st - Saturday 6th April 7pm (Sat Mat 2pm) Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 Arabesque School of Dance. A magical mix of dance numbers from these gifted performers. Tkts £7, Conc. £6 Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE Easter Gift Market
2nd and 3rd April At the Clock Corner, St. Sepulchre Gate. Doncaster Free Press Publicity Event
2nd and 3rd April In the Open Market The Terry Allonby Trio Saturday 3rd April 12 noon to 3pmThe Horse and Groom, East Laithegate, Doncaster Admission Free Enquiries 01302 786157 Doncaster v Plymouth Saturday 3rd April Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster DN4 5JW Dangerzone
Wednesday 7th - Saturday 10th April 7pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 Step up School of Theatre Dance. Get ready to enter a zone of dangerously fabulous dance. Tkts £6.50, Conc. £5.50 Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE Continental Market
8th to 11th April
St Sepulchre Gate, Clock Corner, High Street. The return of the hugely popular Continental Market with produce available from around Europe and beyond.
Easter Egg Rolling Day
8th April Sessions at 11am and at 2pm Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU Tel.No. 01302 782342 Celebrate Easter with Cusworth Hall's traditional egg rolling, egg hunt and decorated egg competition. Don't forget to bring one decorated egg for the competition and one hard boiled egg to roll. Jazz into Doncaster presents The Old Marina Jazzmen & Skiffle Group
Thursday 8th April at 8.30pm Doncaster Conservative Club, South Parade,Doncaster DN1 2DJ Admission £5 at the door. Enquiries 01302 349898 / 789257 / 780574 / 810005 / 812872 Museum and Art Gallery Centenary Events 9th and 23rd April Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 Centenary talks and tours Centenary Talks and Tour Friday 9th April 1pm Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 First in a series of talks and tours. Focuses on the Highlights of the Fine and Decorative Art Collection, items are on display in the centenary exhibition. Doncaster v West Brom
Saturday 10th April Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster DN4 5JW
Peter Kay Comedy Tribute
Saturday 10th April 2010 Danum Hotel, High Street, Doncaster, Sth Yorks DN1 1DN Tkts: £20.00 pp. Stay over special- Enjoy Bed and English Breakfast for a total cost of £50pp Emmerson-Spragg Combo
Monday 12th April 8.30pm Doncaster Conservative Club, South Parade, Doncaster DN1 2JD Admission at the door £3.50 Enquiries 01302 810005 / 812872 Joe Power the Man Who Sees Dead People
Tuesday 13th April 7.30pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 Renowned as a medium that brought through the voice of John Lennon on US TV, Joe Power is the exciting UK Liverpool Medium taking the world by storm. As seen on ITv's Loose Women and Living Tv's Psychic Investigators, Joe Power is like no other psycic medium; he promises a night packed with messages. If you want proof of life after death you must see this man, he's amazing. Tkts £15 (over 14's only) Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE A Hare -Raising Story Wednesday 14th April 10.30-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 Come and listen to a story about the cunning hare, the bringer of spring and the messenger of the moon goddess. Then make finger puppets and take part in other art activities. Included is a visit from Hilary and the story bus. Tickets are 50p, suitable for 2-12 year olds. Book early to avaid disappointment. The Jungle Book - Polka Dot Academy
Wednesday 14th April 1pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louis and all your favourites in this brand new adaption of the classic story by Rudyard Kipling. This interactive, action packed musical is suitablee for children aged three and over, and is the ideal half term treat for the whole family. This sparkling adventure about Mowgli's journey to the main village will keep children and adults enthralled so book now for this enchanting tale. Tkts £9, Conc.£7 Family (4) £28. Suitable for over 3's. Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE A Hare - Raising Story! 14th April Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 In the past, and in Chinese story telling, the hare was a trickster and the messenger of the moon goddess along with being the bringer of Spring; come and listen to a story about this cunning hare. Then make finger puppets and take part in other art activities. Includes a visit from Hilary and the story bus. Tickets are 50p, suitable for 2-12 year olds, limited places, book in advance. Freddie Starr - Live
Thursday 15th April 7.30pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 After a remarkable and extremely busy career, this controversial funny man still has plenty of life nad energy waiting to explode! Often described as outrageous, madcap, crazy; Freddie Starr is all of these things, but he's also a great ballad singer, a brilliant impressionist and an accomplished actor. Don't miss your chance to catch the pure talent and genius that is Freddie Starr. Tkts £20 (over 16's only) Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE Easter Holiday Quiz
3rd - 18th April Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU Tel.No. 01302 782342 A special Easter Holiday quiz and word searches are available at Cusworth Hall reception desk throughout the Easter holidays, 20p per activity sheet, suitable for age 5 years upwards. Jimmy Carr Friday 16th April The Dome, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7PD Doors @ 7.30pm Tickets £22.50 More information and ticket prices can be obtained by getting in touch with the Dome on 01302 370777 or visiting www.the_dome.co.uk ENSEMBLE 360 October 09 - May 10 Saturday 17th April 7.30pm Priory Place Methodist Church,Printing Office Street, Doncaster DN1 1TR Tel. no. 01302 734293 Tonight celebrates the music of Mozart with performances of his fourth Piano Trio, Quintet for piano and wind and one of his most popupar chamber works, his Clarinet Quintet. Tickets £11 / £9 Concs. / £3 Under 18's and Students. Save Money Get £1 off your ticket by booking up to 1 week before each concert.
Buy 3 Get 1 Free. Offers not available on £3 tickets. Offers only available in advance from the Box Office. Only 1 offer can be used per ticket. Box Office 01302 342349 www.doncastercivic.co.uk
In person Doncaster Civic Theatre, 3 Waterdale, DN1 3ET Open 10am - 6pm Mon to Sat
or Doncaster Tourist Information Centre 38-40 High Street, DN1 1DE 01302 734309 Open 9am-5pm Mon - Thurs, 10am-5pm Fri, 9am - 4pm Sat. The Essence of Ireland
Friday 16th April 7.30pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 Capturing the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, Essence of Ireland is a breathtaking show of brilliant choreography, superb musicianship and dazzling costumes. With a mixture of traditional and modern songs, touch of Irish craic and endless energetic dance routines, including Salsa and Country, as well as Irish dance, fans of quality music and dance cannot fail to be mesmerised by this truly wonderful show. Tkts £16 Conc. £14 Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE Race Day - The Doncaster Mile Saturday 17th April Miss South Yorkshire heat of Miss England 2010 Saturday 17th April Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB Doncaster Racecourse is proud to announce that they will become the host of the offical sub reginal heats of the Miss England competition. The Fabulous Magic of Dr Bondini
Saturday 17th April 2pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 Award winning national and international illusionist, Dr bondini and his ladies invite you to join them for a very special afternoon of entertainment for all the family. You will experience magic and grand illusion from exotic locations around the world, magic past, present and future. Don't miss your chance to see one of the few remaining touring illusion shows combining modern entertainment with a hint of tradition. Tkts £10 Conc. £7 Family (4) £28 Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE Ceri Dupree Divalicious Wednesday 21st April 7.30pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 The UK's leading female impersonator, the fabulous and flamboyant; Ceri Dupree is back on the road with his new One Man, One dozen Diva's show! An eveningof hysterical comedy, amazing vocal impersonations and jaw-dropping costumes. Meet Cher, Joan Collins, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Her Majesty the Queen and many more. A touch of Las Vagas rarely seen in the UK today, Ceri always sells out so book early. Tkts £16 (over 16's only) Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE
Beat It! 2010
Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd April 7pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 Street Beat Dance Academy. You won't be able to beat this energetic dance show! Tkts: £6.50 Conc. £5.50 Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE Centenary Talks and Tour Friday 23th April 1pm Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 Do you remember the Old Beechfield Museum, the Grotto or the Zoo? The focus is on the fascinating story of the history of Doncaster Museum. St. Georges Day April 23rd 2010
Festivities throughout the Market. Doncaster v Scunthorpe
Saturday 24th April Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster DN4 5JW Andrew Newton
Saturday 24th April 7.45pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 This Civic favourite returns to stun you with his astonishing powers of hypnotism. Prepare to be gob-smackingly amazed!
Tkts: £7 Conc. £5.50 (over 16's only) Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE The Peatlands Way Challenge Walk April 24th 2010
TS Gambia (GR 682 132 ), Thorne, Sth Yorkshire. Start 08:30am
The Peatlands Way is a 50 mile Circular footpath route in Nth Lincolnshire and Sth Yorkshire linking the historic settlements of Thorne, Crowle,Belton, Epworth, Haxey, Wroot, Kirk Bramwith and Sykehouse. Emmerson-Spragg Combo
Monday 26th April 8.30pm Doncaster Conservative Club, South Parade, Doncaster DN1 2JD Admission at the door £3.50 Enquiries 01302 810005 / 812872 Guys and Dolls Jnr
Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th April 7.30pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, C.A.T.S. brings to life the classic story of Sky Masterson and the "Mission Doll" plus Miss Adelaide and long time boyfriend Nathan Detroit. Exuberant and energetic, Guys and Dolls is the perfect musical comedy, so come along and Roll some Dice with us. Tkts: £8 Conc. £6 Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE 100! Celebrating the Centenary of Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery 20th March - 17th July Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 Celebrating 100 years of Doncaster Museum Service, we will be bringing together the treasured items in our collection while also telling the fasinating story of the history of Doncaster Museum Service. Do you remember the old Beechfield Museum, the Grotto and the Zoo. Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm. Free Admission Graham Firth: Prints 27th March - 23rd May Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 Local printmaker Graham Firth has a humorous and quirky view of the modern world which he expresses through his beautiful hand made prints. Winner of Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery's Open Art Exhibition in 2007, Graham will be showing a selection of lino cuts, lithographs and working drawings, many of which take as their subject the street life of Doncaster. Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm. Free Admission Doncaster Refugee Week 28th April - 26th May Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Rd, DN1 2AE Tel. no. 01302 734293 A photographic display by Les Monaghan, which documents the very popular 'Doncaster refugee Week Festivalcelebrations 09.' This culturally rich and fun event takes place in June every year and is organised by the Doncaster Focus Group in partnership with Doncaster Council. Opening Times Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm. Free Admission Race Day Flat Meeting Friday 30th April Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB In a bid to attract new customers into the fun and excitement of horseracing, some of Britain's best known racecourses have teamed up to create the first ever week when the public can race for free every day.This ground breaking initiative throughout April 2010 is being organised by Racing for Change as part of a wider campaign to broaden the appeal of the sport. Doncaster is the only Yorkshire Course Participating! Visitors will be able to get more information on how to obtain tickets by visiting www.gototheraces.com or by writing to Try Racing, Racing for Change, 75 High Holborn,London WC1V 6LS.
For further information please telephone 01302 304200 or visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
Free Gaming Event Friday 30th April - 3rd May ACS Next Level Expo 2010-sponsored by XFX-Play Hard This FREE event is taking place throughout the Bank holiday, to register call 01302 381603 or email media@acsdoncaster.com The Boy Beatles
Friday 30th April 7.30pm Doncaster Civic Theatre, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3ET. Tel No: 01302 342349 'Beatlemania' - it wasn't just the music, as great as it was - it was the the explosive energy of 4 young lads aged between 19 and 22, sending the audience absolutely wild! Imagine a tribute to The Beatles bringing all that energy and excitement back to life. The Boy Beatles do exactly that - because they do look, sing and play like The Beatles, and because they are aged bewteen 19 and 22! Tkts: £15 Conc. £14 Tkts available through the Box Office 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday or TIC Centre, Blue Building, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE
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