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Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone brings new Tango Passions show to South Mill Arts in Bishop's Stortford on September 23

11:26, 31 August 2022

updated: 17:51, 31 August 2022

Start the autumn with a bang by enjoying live music, five-star shows, top films and much more at South Mill Arts in September.

Whether you're into dancing to disco or boy bands, immersing yourself in a drama on the big screen or learning more about local history, there is something for everyone at the South Road venue.

The British Carpenters - Fri 2 Sep, 7.30pm, £24

A new production from the same people that brought you Go Now: The Music of The Moody Blues.

It features Sally Creedon and Ryan Farmery alongside top musicians as meticulous arrangements breathe new life into some of popular music's best-loved numbers.

Guided tour of the museum - Sat 3 Sep, 11am, free

Enjoy a guided tour of Bishop's Stortford Museum. It's a free event, but booking is essential.

Attendees should meet in reception by 11am.

The Upbeat Beatles - Sat 3 Sep, 7.30am, £24

Tight musicianship, powerhouse vocals and Scouse humour make The Upbeat Beatles an act not to be missed.

The band's attention to detail is second to none as audiences are treated to hits by Liverpool's finest, from the depths of the Cavern Club to conquering the world.

Elvis - Tue 6 Sep & Thu 8 Sep, 7pm, £7.50 (Rating 12)

Explore the life of music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker.

Starring Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and Olivia DeJonge.

Storytime: What If You Had a Pet Dinosaur? - Wed 7 Sep, 10am, free

Enjoy a story, songs and some colouring or crafts. What if you had a pet dinosaur? Find out how the little girl in our story looks after hers.

Free drop in, no need to book.

Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno - Fri 9 Sep, 8.30pm, £24

Get ready to unleash your inner disco diva when festival favourites Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno turn up the heat at South Mill Arts.

Dust off your boogie shoes and get down as the hugely talented band, fronted by Stortford's very own Simon Baker, set the room on fire with amazing renditions and eye-popping costumes.

Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno. Picture: Peter van den Berg
Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno. Picture: Peter van den Berg

The Opera Boys: A Night at the Musicals - Sat 10 Sep, 7.30pm, £23.50

With beautiful vocal arrangements, spectacular close-part harmonies and a great line in humour, The Opera Boys have been delighting audiences all over the world with their unique show.

Expect the biggest songs from the West End and Broadway with tunes from the likes of Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You and The Greatest Showman.

Retunesday - Tue 13 Sep, 7.30pm, £15

A night of brilliant live music brought to you by Stortford-based organisation Retune which inspires people to improve their mental health through creative outlets.

Headliner Luke Concannon has support from Kim Stoker while the night will begin with opening act Luke James Williams.

Joyride - Wed 14 Sep, 2pm & 7pm, £7.50 (Rating 15)

Joyride is an Irish comedy drama in which a boy accidentally ends up on the run with a woman and her baby.

Starring Olivia Colman, Charlie Reid and Lochlann O'Mearain.

Henry Blofeld: My Dear Old Things - Thu 15 Sep, 7.30pm, £24

Legendary cricket broadcaster Henry Blofeld recalls his days as a young England hopeful, how an Eton bus knocked him off his stride - and his bike - and recoiling from a career in the City to work as a cricket journalist before finding his way into the TMS box.

Backed by film and rare personal pictures on the big screen, My Dear Old Things is an absolute treat for the cricket connoisseur and a wonderfully engaging evening for all.

Through The Rain: A Celebration of Barry Manilow - Sat 17 Sep, 7.30pm, £23

Celebrate the legend that is Barry Manilow with a brilliant vocalist, incredible live band and talented backing singers.

Sing along to timeless hits including I Write the Songs, Copacabana, Could It Be Magic, Mandy and many more.

Rye Street History Walk - Sun 18 Sep, 2pm, free

Embark on a fascinating walk along Rye Street with Bishop's Stortford Museum volunteer and researcher Chris Connell.

Find out more about the history of the central section of Rye Street and surrounding area, from Roman remains and a multitude of pubs to the Cottage Hospital, a Victorian retail entrepreneur and local philanthropist.

The walk is free but booking is essential.

Rye Street. Pic Vikki Lince. (58920586)
Rye Street. Pic Vikki Lince. (58920586)

Lunchtime Talk: Tales from the Tower - Tue 20 Sep, 12.30pm, free

Alan Padgett is a keen and experienced Bishop's Stortford bell ringer who has been researching the history of the bells at St Michael's for its bell restoration project.

Along the way he has discovered so much fascinating information about the bells, bell ringers, church wardens and rebellious builders.

The talk is free but booking is essential.

Rye Street. Pic Vikki Lince. (58920586)
Rye Street. Pic Vikki Lince. (58920586)

Timeless Tuesday Cinema: Fiddler on the Roof - Tue 20 Sep, 2pm, £7.50 (carers go free)

South Mill Arts has teamed up with Herts Musical Memories for its Timeless Tuesday screenings. Gather in the auditorium shortly before the feature starts and warm up your voice with a few exercises and sing through a well-loved song from the film.

Other key features include more lighting, no adverts and a 15-minute interval while moving around and noise is also acceptable. The ticket price includes a free hot drink and biscuits.

Fisherman's Friends: One and All - Tue 20 Sep & Thu 22 Sep, 7pm, £7.50 (Rating U)

A follow up to the 2019 hit Fisherman's Friends about the famous sea shanty-singing group from Port Isaac, Cornwall.

The sequel is based on the second part of their true story about their struggles with fame, success, love, loss and navigating the bumpy road to festival glory.

Starring James Purefoy, Joshua McGuire and Richard Harrington.

Midweek Music: Clean Sneak - Wed 21 Sep, 7.30pm, £6.50

An eclectic mix of material from 50s swing, blues and acoustic roots to their take on more up-to-date tunes, Clean Sneak will be keeping things varied and interesting at their Midweek Music show.

Terry Boon ​(bass, acoustic guitar and lead vocals), Keith Harriss (guitar, slide guitar, harmonica and vocals) and Sean McGran (drums and vocals) are well known for their appearances on the local blues and jazz scene and further afield.

Vincent Simone: Tango Passions - Fri 23 Sep, 7.30pm, from £31.50

Argentine tango king and Strictly Come Dancing legend Vincent Simone returns to the stage with a new show starring Argentine tango specialist Paula Duarte as his leading lady.

Go on a journey to Buenos Aires with dancing, stories and poetry plus music from Astor Piazzolla and Gotan Project on a steamy and passionate night not to be missed.

Vincent Simone gets steamy in Tango Passions (58920240)
Vincent Simone gets steamy in Tango Passions (58920240)

Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly - Tue 27 Sep, 7.15pm, £16.50 (concessions £12.50)

"Love cannot kill, it brings new life." On a starlit night in Nagasaki, these are the words spoken by American naval officer Pinkerton to young geisha Cio-Cio-San. But as they both learn, words and promises carelessly spoken can have indelible consequences.

Giacomo Puccini's opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-breaking, with Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier's exquisite production taking inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan.

The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show - Fri 30 Sep, 7.30pm, £23.50

The 90s are back for good - well, one night - when The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show rolls into town.

Sing along to more than 30 No 1 hits as the five-piece serenade you with pop classics by the likes of Take That, Westlife, Blue, Boyzone, Backstreet Boys and many more.

• To find out more, visit southmillarts.co.uk or call the box office on 01279 710200.

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