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Snibston’s Century Theatre Rocks!
Posted on 11/02/10
Community Services
Snibstons Century Theatre is set to rock next month as it welcomes the first of its tribute bands for the year, The Floyd Effect.
The Pink Floyd tribute band will play at the Century Theatre, Coalville on Saturday, 20th February and will recreate the music and magic of the last four decades.
Avid followers of the former super group will not be disappointed as the best- loved tunes are brought to life by this talented ensemble. With the latest lighting and projections to fill the atmospheric theatre, a fantastic time for all is guaranteed!
Tickets for A Tribute to Pink Floyd by the Floyd Effect are 15 on the night or 12.50 in advance. Start time, 7.30pm. Bookings can be made by calling 01530 278 444.
Next at this unique venue is The Big Blues Tribe, a full nine-piece, highly-skilled blues band that will wow the audience with their R&B and Swing performance. Music from artists such as Ray Charles and BB King are familiar sounds played by the group, but their selection is varied and can be enjoyed by lovers of all genres.
Tickets for the Big Blues Tribe for Saturday 27th March are 9 and can be booked by calling 01530 278 444. The show starts at 8pm.
David Sprason, Leicestershire County Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Wellbeing, said: Its fantastic to see the Century Theatre being used to bring music and live acts to the communities of North West Leicestershire.
It is such an atmospheric building and oozes charm and character. It is the largest item in Snibstons collection but it is not just a museum object it is a venue which serves the community and gives local and national talent the opportunity to perform.
The Century Theatre was built between 1948 and 1952 in Hinckley, Leicestershire and toured the country as an operating theatre until 1974, where it stayed in Cumbria until returning to Leicestershire in 1997. It houses an auditorium for up to 200 people and a full-size stage. Its quite amazing to think that it could fold up into the back of a lorry!
Notes to editor
1. Contact details
For further information, please contact Sarah Oakden-Nancarrow on 01530 278 444, or visit www.snibston.com.
2. Snibston visitor figures
From April 2008 to March 2009 Snibston achieved a total of 128,043, 98,043 gallery visitors, and almost 30,000 visitors to the country park and free exhibitions. This year to date has seen a 4% increase in visitors. Year on year, since 2005 there has been a 37.6% increase in paid admissions.
3. Renaissance East Midlands Flagships Programme
Snibston has been successful in its application to the programme as a Flagship Visitor Attraction confirmed on Friday 4th December, 2009. It is also a key player in Leicestershire County Councils two other applications which focus on Volunteering and Learning. The Flagships Programme is part of the Renaissance East Midlands 2009-2011 Business Plan designed to help museums share experiences, raise standards and excellence in three areas - Learning Providers, Volunteering and Visitor Attractions.
4. To find out more about Snibston, its events and to give us your feedback visit us at:
- www.snibston.com
- www.facebook.com/Snibston
- http://twitter.com/LeicsMuseums
- http://leicestershiremuseums.wordpress.com
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