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Chesterfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society Presents “The Genius of G&S & The Magic of Musicals”

Join Chesterfield Gilbert & Sullivan Society with their Spring Concert – “The Genius of G&S & The Magic of Musicals” for a fun filled night performing again at Ashover Parish Hall on Friday 13th April 7.30pm. Musical Director Andrew Marples has chosen a programme featuring the best of G&S and songs from popular shows, like […]


High Tor Players Return this April!

This Spring, the High Tor Players return to bring you Alan Ayckbourn’s comic mastery with his acclaimed real time tragi-comedy classic Absent Friends. Colin is returning to a circle of old friends who are wondering how best they can break some bad news to him about his fiancee. They decide to throw a tea party […]


Wild Willy Barrett’s “French Connection” – on Tour….

With their unique musical style and irrepressible sense of fun, changing gear with almost every number, it is easy to see how audiences are captivated by this very talented quartet. From a riverside cafe, via a hoolie in Dublin, to a night out in New Orleans with rip-roaring fiddle and banjo – this band does […]


Chesterfield’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society bring their touring production of ‘Merrie England’ to Ashover

On 6th October, for one night only Chesterfield’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society bring their touring production of this much loved, but now rarely performed, operetta of the early 20th century to Ashover. Merrie England, set in the period after the defeat of the Spanish Armada and during May Day celebrations, tells a tale of the rivalry of […]


The High Tor Players are set to return in May!

The High Tor Players return on 11th May with their comedy, Habeas Corpus. The Players tell us: ”​This is Alan Bennett at his comedic best. Mismanaged lust – mistaken identity – dropped trousers…Habeas Corpus has all the ingredients of a classic farce, spiced with the warmth and humanity of Alan Bennett’s razor-sharp wit. ”In a […]