The Festival's grand finale concert celebrating Shakespeare, England & the Monarchy with special tribute for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Featuring soprano Alison Pearce, pianist David Syrus and special guest Clive George. Whether you long to suffer in love, sit under the Greenwood Tree or climb the mountains and plunge the deep you will find something to amuse in these settings of Shakespear's words from his most famous plays. Alternatively you may have murder in mind and be plotting and planning as Lady Macbeth, or waiting to be killed as Desdomona in Othello. These settings are by one of the greatest Italian opera composers Verdi who, along with Wagner will be 200 years old next year. If your taste is more towards Gilbert & Sullivan then the entertainment is from 'The Mikado' and 'The Pirates of Penzance', which might even tempt you to join in with those patriotic finales of 'Jerusalem' and 'Rule Britannia' by singing along!. "YOU CERTAINLY WON'T BE BORED. PUT ON YOUR GLAD RAGS AND JOIN THE FUN AND CELEBRATE" For more information contact Adele Dixon 01472 310818 email adele.dixon@ntlworld.com

Red Herring Games will perform a Murder Mystery play from which the audience will actively participate to decide 'Who Dunnit'. Musical items from the Grimsby & Cleethorpes Ladies Choir.

‘Blue Moon’ is a 3piece band featuring Piano, Guitar and Violin, performing 3 part vocal harmony specialising in familiar standards of yesterday and today.

Selected Prize winners from the Annual Cleethorpes Festival of Music & Words perform a varied and entertaining programme Further information from 01472 695367

Music and Performing Arts Services Youth Music Senior Sections will be performing their music worked on during the Spring and Summer terms before the groups tour to the Rhine region of Germany. The programme will include a range of styles of music from Classical to Popular music and will involve around 70 young people from the age of 11 - 18. Sections involved in the evening will be Eclectic Strings, Eclectic Wind and the Senior Youth Choir.

Join SOOTY and friends for lots of fun and plenty of magic ...

The East Yorkshire Motor Services Brass Band is one of the top brass bands in the world and is probably one of the most successful band ever during its twenty-two year history. In soccer terms the Band started as a Sunday League team in 1989 and achieved promotion in almost consecutive years through the 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st divisions and then to the Premier league! Having been promoted to the North of England Championship Section (the Band equivalent of the Premier league) in 1996, the Band then earned the title of Northern Area Champions for a remarkable three successive years.

Richard Markham is one of the most distinguished musicians to have come from Lincolnshire to establish an international career as a concert pianist. He studied with Shirley Kemp and attended Grimsby Wintringham Grammar School; by the age of 16 he had been awarded the LRAM and ARCM Performing Diplomas, become a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, and won a scholarship to study with Max Pirani at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Whilst still a student he was a prizewinner at the Geneva International Competition, and made his London debut two years later with the English Chamber Orchestra. His concert appearances have taken him throughout the UK and as soloist with leading orchestras including the LSO & RPO at venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican and the Royal Albert Hall. His international travels have taken him to over 60 countries and his recordings with duo-pianist David Nettle are frequently to be heard on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. The Central Hall is Richard’s first choice to celebrate his 60th birthday year and he looks forward to welcoming you for a popular programme of Beethoven, Chopin and (to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth) Debussy.

The Grimsby Central Hall Trust is delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their British chart debut by proudly presenting The Mersey Beatles in concert. At the risk of sounding like a certain well-known TV advert, this is not just any tribute band. They are Liverpool’s official tribute band and in April 2012 performed for HRH The Duchess of Cornwall during her visit to the city; prompting her to thank them for “a wonderful performance”. In February of this year, the growing demands of their international touring schedule forced them to retire as the resident band at Liverpool’s world-famous Cavern Club. During their 10-year residency, they clocked up more appearances than The Beatles did. If you have any lingering doubts, consider what Julia Baird - John Lennon’s sister - had to say about The Mersey Beatles, 'There are a lot of Beatles tribute bands from all over the world, and I've seen them all, but The Mersey Beatles are the best I've heard.' Meanwhile, Joe Flannery – The Beatles’ Booking Manager – said, 'When they play in The Cavern, they perfectly recreate the atmosphere that the original Beatles produced. I could close my eyes and it would be like listening to The Beatles again.' This year will see them performing in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Dubai; immediately following their appearance in Grimsby, they embark on their first tour of Ireland before leaving for Las Vegas. The critically acclaimed two-hour deluxe show they are bringing to Grimsby is, quite simply, the show that The Beatles never gave. It will feature their career hits in chronological order, four era costume changes and eight authentic ‘Beatle’ guitars. If you are a Beatles fan, then this is definitely a night you’ll not want to miss. As the 50th anniversary of their first chart hit approaches, the world will once again celebrate their unique legacy. Not surprisingly, the party has already begun in Liverpool whilst, later this year, a new tribute show opens in London’s West End. However, thanks to Grimsby Central Hall Trust, you can relive Beatlemania on your doorstep and at a fraction of the cost! The Beatles enduring influence has never waivered, resonating as much with the original children of the sixties as successive generations. This appearance by The Mersey Beatles is prompting considerable interest and we anticipate our 50th anniversary show will be an early sell-out so, to avoid disappointment, book your tickets today. Check out the band by visiting their web site: http://www.themerseybeatles.com/

SHOWADDYWADDY have long been established as Europe's most successful ever exponents of retro-inspired rock & roll. The record speaks for itself! 23 Top 40 hit singles, including 10 Top 5 hits (Under The Moon of Love, When, You Got What It Takes, 3 Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, Etc!) 15 massive selling albums (including the Christmas number 1 in 1978) As if the band's amazing success through 4 decades were not enough, here now, well into the 21st Century the demand for these legendary performers is every bit as strong. Surely a testament to their outstanding reputation as live artists. After 38 incredible years, rock & roll music is truly alive and kicking in the hands of this amazing band. An incredible live show - acclaimed the world over!

The Silhouettes Musical Theatre proudly present the 'Grimsby Premiere' of a new musical to raise the spirits. A traditional, vibrant, atmospheric new two-act musical from the creator of Peter Pan the Musical, this joyous, new show by Piers Chater Robinson has been brilliantly adapted by Chris Blackwood from the classic novel by Charles Dickens. With a cavalcade of colourful characters and a ghostly quartet of guardians, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit. Filled with joy, laughter and heartbreaking moments, this new version has something for everyone, both young and old.

The Silhouettes Musical Theatre proudly present the 'Grimsby Premiere' of a new musical to raise the spirits. A traditional, vibrant, atmospheric new two-act musical from the creator of Peter Pan the Musical, this joyous, new show by Piers Chater Robinson has been brilliantly adapted by Chris Blackwood from the classic novel by Charles Dickens. With a cavalcade of colourful characters and a ghostly quartet of guardians, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit. Filled with joy, laughter and heartbreaking moments, this new version has something for everyone, both young and old.

The Silhouettes Musical Theatre proudly present the 'Grimsby Premiere' of a new musical to raise the spirits. A traditional, vibrant, atmospheric new two-act musical from the creator of Peter Pan the Musical, this joyous, new show by Piers Chater Robinson has been brilliantly adapted by Chris Blackwood from the classic novel by Charles Dickens. With a cavalcade of colourful characters and a ghostly quartet of guardians, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit. Filled with joy, laughter and heartbreaking moments, this new version has something for everyone, both young and old.

The Silhouettes Musical Theatre proudly present the 'Grimsby Premiere' of a new musical to raise the spirits. A traditional, vibrant, atmospheric new two-act musical from the creator of Peter Pan the Musical, this joyous, new show by Piers Chater Robinson has been brilliantly adapted by Chris Blackwood from the classic novel by Charles Dickens. With a cavalcade of colourful characters and a ghostly quartet of guardians, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit. Filled with joy, laughter and heartbreaking moments, this new version has something for everyone, both young and old.

The Grimsby & Cleethorpes Ladies Choir welcome back the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Brass Band for a concert of seasonal songs & music. During the band’s long and successful history, it has won virtually every honour: European Champions, British Champions, British Open Champions, Granada Band of the Year, BBC Best of Brass Champions, Grand Shield winners & Yorkshire Champions.