We Invite you to the 1930s Hippodrome Theatre In March Cambs .
Step back in time with us at the 1938 built Hippodrome Theatre.
You are invited to the Hippodrome in the old Market Town of March in Cambridgeshire. The Hippodrome was built in 1938, which has been left virtually untouched, with many beautiful art deco features.
This is a wonderful opportunity to go back in time to March1944. This event will take place on March 7th 2009 at 13.30hrs until late.
Come back in time to 1944 at the Hippodrome. This venue built in 1938 is still mainly art deco remaining virtually untouched with a wonderful atmosphere.
We will be opening the doors at 13.30 on Saturday 7th of March 2009 for a one day event only. From 15.00 we will be showing a film from 1942, until 1700hrs. After the film we will be serving a meal in the top floor lounge of the theatre. Between 1700-18.30 you can enjoy your meal and relax to entertainment by Paul Harper. At 18.30 the evening entertainment starts starring STICKYWICKET AND HIS BIGBAND. LOLA and WOODY.
Tickets will be on sale from Marc and Jo Langham (the forties family) or Josie Howe at the a price of £20.00. per person. 05602304449(Marc or Jo).O1733245929(Josie Howe)
Tickets are £20.00 and due to demand are available
in ADVANCE ONLY.
We also have two licenced bars , (will open at 17.00 until last orders at 23.30).
Tea/coffee available with biscuits at 13.30 onwards.
There will be a 1940's stall with fabulous clothing and accessories. (Tim and Angie)
All profits will be going to Help The Heroes and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Huge Huge thank you to Mark Petrou of Petrou Brothers of Chatteris who has donated this fantastic venue free of charge and is providing the catering for this event.
CLICK ON LOLA FOR OUR CONTACTS PAGE
Guest star Lola is one of the very best singers to hit the 1940s scene.
Click on Lola to find out how to contact us.
STICKYWICKET AND HIS BIGBAND AND Serena Howard-Douglas
A Brief History
The Nine Piece Band was formed by (ex - Chris Barber) 'Drummer Extraordinaire', Alan 'Sticky' Wicket in the year 2000. Debuting at The 100 Club London in January 2001, they appeared under the name 'The Little Big Band'. Since then, they have performed at major festivals & Swing-Dance events all over the UK, including The Savoy Ball, The Swing-Jam, Marlborough Jazz Festival, Blenheim Palace, The Glitter Ball, Jitterbugs and regular visits to The 100 Club. They also appeared on the BBC TV Homeground documentary 'We'll Meet Again' and met up with The Jiving Lindyhoppers with whom they have collaborated on stage shows.
The 2003 Savoy Ball saw the inauguration of the Fourteen Piece Band by request of the Savoy Ball organiser, Swingland's Martin Ellis. In the wake of this success, the Swing Orchestra was born.
"The Band that Really Swings"!
For tickets please contact Marc and Jo on 05602304449/01354693384/ marc's mobile 079522232453 or through our contacts page. Also Josie Howe on 01733245929
Woody. A fantastic dj playing great 40s music.
SUPPORTED BY THE PETROU Brothers from Chatteris
Views Since 07 July 2008
PETROU Brothers from Chatteris- who also have a shop in Leverington- have been revealed as the UK's best chippy at the National Fish & Chip Shop of the Year competition at a London ceremony today (Wednesday 24 January).
Mark and Pete, owners of Petrou Brothers, were presented with the award by celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott, at the grand final of the competition organised by industry body Seafish.
Paul Harper
Musical impressions of Max Miller, George Formby, James Cagney, Al Bowlly, The Andrew Sisters and many more.
Family entertainment from the golden age of variety, Paul is available for weddings anniversaries, birthdays, etc; all self contained.
Paul has been entertaining 1940s style for the last 15 years, working as an international cabaret artiste in the UK, Holland, France and Belgium.
