Monday 1st May
Victorian May Day
Location: Sudeley Castle
Time: 10am
More Info: http://www.sudeleycastle.co.uk/
Queen Victoria cordially invites you to Sudeley’s annual Victorian May Day event.
The wonderful ‘Steamhorse’ will add a different twist – they specialise in providing original and interactive entertainment for all ages and will be bringing their Victorian themed Circus and Horse Show to Sudeley.
The Wurzels
Location: Cotswold Airport
Time: 6:30pm
More Info: http://www.cotswoldairport.com/events/270
Cotswold Airport is launching its exciting 2017 season of events, kicking off with The Wurzels live on stage on May Day Bank Holiday, supported by local favourite cover band, ‘undisCOVERED’.
Set in the unique surroundings of Cotswold Airport with the outdoor stage set at the foot of the Control Tower amongst hangars and planes, this epic feel-good event will be one not to forget. Sing and dance the night away to endless favourite tunes from two incredible bands, no doubt culminating in something to do with combine harvesters and cider!
Gates will open at 5pm. A real ale and cider tent, hog roast and other delicious treats will all be available throughout. The airport’s on-site restaurant AV8 will also be opening its bar for the evening. Parking for cars, motorbikes, tractors and combine harvesters is free and plentiful – you can even fly in if you wish!
This is an outdoor event. No food or drink is allowed to be brought onto the site. Dogs are allowed (on leads only and please clean up after them!). Gates will close at 10.30pm. No camping.
The Lady Boys of Bangkok – Who Runs The World
Location: Cheltenham Town Hall
Time: 7:30pm
Price: £26
More Info: http://www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/the-lady-boys-of-bangkok-who-runs-the-world-160355/
Sexy, funny, feisty, eye opening and totally entertaining – East meets West and Cabaret meets spectacular West End musical as the party explodes into life in a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour.
The entertainment is fast and unrelenting as the eclectic mix of music effortlessly flows from movie hits to superstar pop favourites. Add a load of laughs and it’s an evening you’ll never forget.
Tuesday 2nd May
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Location: Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Time: 2pm and 4pm
More Info: http://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/
With sell-out performances and hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, including Ugly Duckling and Tortoise & the Hare, Northern Ballet’s productions especially for children are not to be missed.
Now the magic continues with a brand-new retelling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears.
Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold. Always on the look-out for an adventure, one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just right!
Bringing this classic children’s story to life, Goldilocks & the Three Bears is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre for the first time.
This child friendly performance lasts approximately 40 minutes.
Friday 5th May
Opera Cocktail
Location: Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury
Time: 7:30pm
More Info: http://www.rosestheatre.org/
Classics shaken with wit, stirred with drama and served with a contemporary twist.
Olivier Award winning OperaUpClose present some of opera’s best loved arias, duets and ensembles in a fun, modern setting. Performed in witty new English translations and beautifully acted in the company’s engaging, intimate style, this evening includes Musetta’s aria from La Bohème, Carmen’s sexy Habanera, and the drinking song from La Traviata.
These popular tunes are performed by a trio of some of the best opera singers in the UK and accompanied by a virtuosic pianist.
Saturday 6th May
Dawn Chorus Walk
Location: Chedworth Roman Villa
Time: 5am-7am
More Info: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-roman-villa
Join National Trust rangers James and Laura for a rejuvenating morning walk.
Have a truly memorable experience listening to the dawn chorus within a beautiful country setting.
Light breakfast provided.
Booking essential.
Wildlife Photography for Beginners
Location: WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Time: 10am – 4pm
More Info: events.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk
Starting with an illustrated introductory session looking at composition, technique & equipment, you will then head outside for practical session of nature photography.
Due to small course numbers there will be plenty of time for 1-2-1 tuition.
Through the day Iain will guide you through key camera techniques & photographic skills such as using shutter speeds to capture action & movement, understanding apertures & how to control the depth of field in close-up or landscapes, achieving correct exposure in different lighting or settings, effective composition, to add impact to your images.
This course is suitable for users of all types of cameras & the content will be tailored accordingly & to the needs of course attendees.
Fabric Printing
Location: The Wilson, Cheltenham
Time: 10am-1pm
Price: £30
More Info: http://www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk/event/fabric-printing-166357/
Learn how to carve your own Pop Art themed stamps using Lino which can be used to print repeated patterns onto fabric.
Each student will be given a Tote bag and plenty of scrap fabric to practice on during the class.
M.S.B. (Multi Styles Battle) 5th Edition
Location: Gloucester Guildhall
Time: Registration 1:30pm, doors open at 2pm.
More Info: http://venues.gloucester.gov.uk/Freetime/Guildhall/listings/misc/MSB2017.aspx
Team Multi Styles Battle Presents to you the fifth edition of ‘M.S.B’ (Multi Styles Battle).The hit dance event of the last three years returns bigger and better with battles in Hip Hop, Popping and all styles.
M.S.B is the first battle of it’s kind to hit Gloucester; a street dance styles dance battle where dancers from across the UK come to compete and test their skills in different disciplines of Street Dance Styles as well as the 2vs2 all styles; a battle where any style can be used. All done to live music span by Team Multi Styles Battle’s own DJ’s Fade and Funky 9 – bringing you good quality music from a number of genres. M.S.B is a live experience not to be missed which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With live dancing, live music and an infectious atmosphere that can only be experienced at a battle. M.S.B 5 will be the biggest battle to ever hit Gloucester, don’t miss out!
Sunday 7th May
Papilon
Location: Tithe Barn, Bishop’s Cleeve
Saturday 13th May
Bird Watch Morning
Location: WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre
Time: 8am
More Info: 01453 891223 / events.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk
Celebrate the great variety of birds breeding at Slimbridge and search for migrants on a guided tour of the reserve with a knowledgeable warden.
Please book in advance by e-mail or phone.
Hundred Watt Club – An Evening of Burlesque and Cabaret
Location: Gloucester Guildhall
Time: 7:30pm
More Info: http://venues.gloucester.gov.uk/Freetime/Guildhall/listings/misc/Hundredwattclub2017.aspx
Hundred Watt Club returns to Gloucester with another evening of glorious, glittering burlesque and cabaret!
Saturday 20th May
The Choir Factor
Location: Gloucester Guildhall
Time: 7pm
More Info: http://venues.gloucester.gov.uk/Freetime/Guildhall/listings/misc/TheChoirFactor.aspx
The Choir Factor perform Pop Rock, Motown and Gospel classics from the 60’s through
to the present day from a whole host of artists including Adele, Ed Sheeran, U2 & Queen!
Saturday 27th May
Dire Streets
Location: Gloucester Guildhall
Time: 7:30pm
More Info: http://venues.gloucester.gov.uk/Freetime/Guildhall/listings/music/DireStreets.aspx
Dire Streets perfectly capture the distinctive, authentic sound of one of the biggest guitar bands of all time.
Fronted by finger picking guitar ace John Brunsdon and his band of accomplished musicians, they play with an attention to detail and musicianship that marks them as the stand-out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.
Tuesday 30th May
LDN Wrestling
Location: Gloucester Guildhall
Time: 6:45pm
More Info: http://venues.gloucester.gov.uk/Freetime/Guildhall/listings/misc/LDNWrestling.aspx
LDN Wrestling live events, celebrating 14 years of Britain’s top promoters are coming to Gloucteser Guildhallfor an explosive night of top action bringing a host of top American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of home grown talent and fans favourites in a two hour rip roaring entertainment for all the family to enjoy.