Paul Jones & Friends Star of Manfred Mann, The Blues Band and BBC Radio 2 Lead singer of Manfred Mann, star of stage and screen, BBC broadcaster and leader of THE BLUES BAND, Paul Jones has been a household name since the 1960s. Hes scored worldwide hits with Do Wa Diddy Diddy, '5-4-3-2-1' and of course 'Pretty Flamingo'. Join us for an unmissable evening of Rhythm and Blues with Paul Jones (vocal/harmonica), Denny Ilett (guitar, Jim Watson (organ), George Double (drums) and Paul Jefferies (bass).

Julias very special quartet - celebrating the raucous (and slightly naughty ) music of 1920s and 1930s Julia Titus is perhaps best know to many fans as the leader of the music productions Ma Bessies Pig Foot band, but she has now produced a wonderful new show that features the music made famous during the years of prohibition in America - a time of Al Capone, illegal drinking, sex and drug deals with music sitting right in the centre of underground clubs called Speakeasys. So expect the Blues, jazz and early swing music of greats like Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Box Beiderbecke, Mea Rainey and Cab Calloway (and many more). The lineup for this showmwill be Julia singing and narrating the show, clarinettist/saxophonist Clare Hirst, pianist George Webster and drummer Luke Trenwith.

Some stories are told because theyve never been forgotten. Others because they still need to be heard. Hadestown: Teen Edition is a bold and lyrical retelling of the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone, brought to life through powerful music and compelling storytelling. Guided by a chorus that shapes the world around them, these timeless tales unfold in a haunting underworld where every choice matters and every story is worth telling again. Performed by the talented young cast of Buttercross Theatre Productions, this production puts storytelling front and centre. Through character, movement, music, and ensemble narration, the cast invite the audience into a world built not just on spectacle, but on meaning, connection, and voice. At its heart, Hadestown asks why we return to the same stories and whether telling them again might help us change the ending. Thoughtprovoking, hopeful, and deeply human, this youthled production celebrates the power of storytelling to carry truth, challenge injustice, and keep hope alive. Come and be part of the story.

Witney Corn Exchange Cafe Style Seating at Tables or Raked Seating in Rows Full bar is available! You are welcome to have a drink inside or outside at the Witney Corn Exchange before the doors open if you wish! Please let us know, if you haven't already done so, if there is anyone else you would like to sit with, outside of your party, booked under a different name. DOORS OPEN IN AUDITORIUM AT 19:00 - SHOW STARTS 19:30 Ben Holders Tribute to Porter & Gershwin Ace violinist celebrates the music of two titanic jazz composers! Much loved by audiences up and down the UK and now in Europe,Ben Holder [https://www.benholdermusic.co.uk] is an astonishingly accomplished jazz violinist and he adores the music of these two great 20th century jazz / classical / musical composers (Cole Porter and George Gershwin). Ben will be creating 90 minutes of music including his interpretations of hits like SWonderful, Embraceable You, Lets Do It, Love For Sale and many more. The concert also features star Canadian guitarist Dominic Ashworth [https://londonjazznews.com/2019/10/25/guitarist-dominic-ashworth-new-album-psyche-out-now/] who has worked with Ben to curate this superbly entertaining set of music. On bass we have Paul Jefferies and Grammy Award winning drummer Rob Brian completes the lineup.

Hans Theessink SOLO BLUES SHOW The real deal - a blues master - as good as it gets at every level!Music Box is delighted to have this opportunity to welcome a legend of Blues music to Witney Corn Exchange. If you know your Blues, youll know that Dutch star Hans is one of the top acoustic Blues players in the world today. A master of his craft, he has toured internationally for 50 years as a solo artists and as part of ensembles that encapsulate every style of Blues music. Hes a team player with that rare ability to really shine when he tours his Solo show and with nearly 40 albums to his name, Hans has a wealth of experience to draw on when performing live at his sold-out concerts.

Film music can make us laugh, make us cry, and completely alter the way we react to a scene or film as a whole. It also guides the pacing and structure of the film, creating a more immersive and cohesive experience for audiences. This accessible, engaging talk by film music expert Dr Matt Lawson (Oxford Brookes University) will take audiences through a potted history of film music, from the very earliest silent films to 21st-century blockbusters, stopping off at important points on the way. We will discover why films have music, how it has changed over time, and what happens when we change the music or remove it altogether. With facts, figures, anecdotes, humour, and a broad range of audio-visual examples, this talk takes the public into the magical world of film scores.

Buttercross Theatre Productions Presents: Cluedo Six guests. One mansion. A murder or maybe more than one. Inspired by the iconic board game and the cult classic film, Cluedo brings the worlds most infamous dinner party to life in a brilliantly chaotic, fast-talking, mystery-filled romp. When a group of suspiciously secretive strangers gather at a remote country house, the night quickly spirals into confusion, conspiracy and corpses. Everyone has something to hideand no one is quite telling the truth. Was it Miss Scarlet in the library with the candlestick? Colonel Mustard in the study with the revolver? Mrs White in the kitchen with the knife? Or did something even more outrageous unfold? Expect quick-fire comedy, ridiculous twists, questionable alibis, and a race against time to piece together the clues before everything (and everyone) unravels. Whether you grew up playing Cluedo or just love a good mystery with a comedic edge, this high-energy whodunnit will keep you guessingand laughingright to the final reveal. The game is afoot if you can keep up. Book now! Cluedo Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn Written by Sandy Rustin Additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Based on the Hasbro board game CLUEDO With additional material by Mark Bell

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted for the stage by Steven Canny and John Nicholson In association with Nick Hern Books Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated Sherlock Holmes story gets a gloriously funny makeover. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, with a look of terror on his face and the paw prints of a gigantic hound beside his body, the great detective Sherlock Holmes is summoned from Baker Street, with Dr Watson in tow, to unravel the mysteries surrounding his death.

Witney Corn Exchange Cafe Style Seating at Tables or Raked Seating in Rows Full bar is available! You are welcome to have a drink inside or outside at the Witney Corn Exchange before the doors open if you wish! Please let us know, if you haven't already done so, if there is anyone else you would like to sit with, outside of your party, booked under a different name. DOORS OPEN IN AUDITORIUM AT 19:00 - SHOW STARTS 19:30 Linley Hamilton Quartet Brilliant Belfast trumpeter Linley will blow the proverbial roof off. Band leader, BBC Radio presenter and educator Dr Linley Hamilton [https://www.jazzwise.com/content/features/linley-hamilton-the-player] MBE is a stalwart of jazz in Ireland and beyond. He has recorded with Van Morrison, Jazqui Dankworth and Irish Folk legend Paul Brady. Linleys true love is Jazz and the more swinging the better! So expect a varied programme of jazz featuring a dynamic rhythm section led by Paris based pianist Eddie Gripper with bassist Paul Jefferies and drummer Nick Millward.

Witney Corn Exchange Cafe Style Seating at Tables or Raked Seating in Rows Full bar is available! You are welcome to have a drink inside or outside at the Witney Corn Exchange before the doors open if you wish! Please let us know, if you haven't already done so, if there is anyone else you would like to sit with, outside of your party, booked under a different name. DOORS OPEN IN AUDITORIUM AT 19:00 - SHOW STARTS 19:30 Burt Bacharach Reimagined Alex Steeles gorgeous interpretations of Bacharachs wonderful music Actually the brainchild of Club owner Jayne Jefferies, this project takes Burt Bacharachs music and creates sumptuous, gently reimagined versions either sung or instrumental that are full of new character and open to some intriguing jazz improvisations. Top UK vocalist Catherine Sykes sings her favourites and Alexs long time collaborator and Paul Jefferies plays bass - the whole project is delicately underpinned by drummer Euan Palmer. Expect melodies from film and the worlds of pop - classics like Arthurs Theme, Alfie, Do You Know the Way to San Jose, Wives and Lovers and many more.