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page 9 page 8 Gary Lamont: 18yrs+ Dropping the Soap Back to Bacharach Friday 9 March, 8pm Tickets £14 / Concession £12 / Student £10 Thursday 8 March, 7.30pm Tickets £23 / Concession £21 Back to Bacharach celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach. One of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century who, together with Hal David, penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time. Songs featured in the show include Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Always Something There To Remind Me, Close To You, I Say A Little Prayer For You, Magic Moments, Walk On By, What’s New Pussycat?, Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and many more. This exciting production, touring throughout the U.K., is performed by three of the finest West End singers accompanied by a live 10 piece band recreating Burt Bacharach's timeless hits. Back to Bacharach are pleased to be supporting Breast Cancer Now by donating £1 from each theatre ticket sold to this worthy cause. After eight years on BBC's River City, Gary's left his role as hairdresser Robbie behind. But is he destined to be an international showgirl following in the footsteps of Kylie? Or will he be flogging yoghurt Martine McCutcheon style? Join him for a down and dirty hour of soapy comedy and music. Total sell-out run 2016. ‘Jam-packed with laughter and song’ **** TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Virago 10yrs+ Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm Tickets £8 A co-production with mac Birmingham and The Old Rep Birmingham. A dance-digital solo production from Sonia Sabri, Artistic Director of SSCo, collaborating with Ludic Rooms. BOOK ONLINE AT www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk OR CALL 0141 577 4956 ERCultureandLeisure @ERCL4 ’Virago’ is vibrant, compelling, brave and dynamic. It explores the light vs dark and the real vs fairytale versions of female existence. Virago means ‘female warrior’ in Latin and Vira is ‘the brave one’ in Hindi. Sonia’s signature ‘Urban Kathak’ language merges on stage with digital artistry, alongside a sound-score combining spoken word and music, with rich and diverse cultural influences. ‘Virago’ is uncompromising, thought provoking and inspiring. It is both a protest and a celebration. Come and be part of the revolution. BOOK ONLINE AT AT www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk BOOK ONLINE AT www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk www.eastwoodparktheatre.co.uk BOOK ONLINE OR CALL 0141 577 577 4956 ERCultureandLeisure OR CALL CALL 0141 577 4956 ERCultureandLeisure @ERCL4 @ERCL4 OR 0141 4956 ERCultureandLeisure @ERCL4