Collen Players present music hall seaside special this Friday

 

* A previous summer show by the Collen Players.

Llangollen’s famous Collen Players are back on stage next Friday to brighten up the dreary summer weather with another of their colourful music hall and variety shows. 

And its producer says you’d better be quick if you want to catch Seaside Serenade at St Collen’s Community Hall on the evening of Friday July 19 as tickets are going fast. 

The Players, headed by their founder Lee Taylor, have been bringing their colourful live shows to the community and town halls for the past few years, to great audience acclaim. 

After a break enforced by the pandemic, they are now back with their new production. 

Lee, who will once again be presiding as music hall chairman, said: “Seaside Serenade will an unforgettable show created especially for a summer which has hasn’t been too summery so far. 

“The charm of vintage British seaside entertainment will come alive with lively performances, catchy tunes and whimsical acts.  

* George Formby impersonator Colin Bourdiec is back.

“Back by popular demand will be our special guest star Colin Bourdiec, who is acknowledged as the UK’s foremost George Formby impersonator. He is also one of the only song and dance men reliving the golden age of variety and Vaudeville. 

“Colin has appeared in a couple of the Collen Players’ previous shows and always gone down a storm with our audiences.” 

Lee added: “Tickets for the show are going fast, so if you want to see Colin and the rest of our talented cast, get booking right away. Tickets are just £15 and include a bountiful buffet supper to tantalise your taste buds! 

“Dress in your best boating jackets and hats for an evening of pure nostalgic delight.”  

* Follow this link for taste of what's on offer with this short promo film for a previous Collen Players show: https://youtu.be/-VmrcV23YAc?feature=shared

📞 To book tickets call: 01978 861768 (if no reply please leave your name, contact number and number of tickets you require plus details of any food allergies, and someone will get back to you.

Children's summer play sessions in Llangollen

Latest summer activities programme for children arranged by the South Denbighshire Community Partnership is now available.

It includes Let's Play Out sessions at Ysgol Bryn Collen on Mondays, starting on July 22.   

  

Air ambulance lands at scene of crash on Horseshoe Pass

The Leader is reporting this afternoon (Sunday) that an air ambulance has landed at the scene of a crash on the Horseshoe Pass.

* For the full story, see: Llangollen: Air ambulance lands at crash on Horseshoe Pass | The Leader (leaderlive.co.uk) 

Pavilion goes crazy for Madness as summer of top music ends

* Madness, with their frontman Suggs at the Pavilion. 

Pop’s nutty boys went One Step Beyond as they headlined the final show of the summer at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod last night (Saturday).

Rounding off a month that has seen 11 global rock, pop and classical stars headline the iconic Pavilion, British pop giants Madness were in town as part of their UK tour in celebration of their 13^th studio album Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie debuting at number one in the UK charts. 

And the famous big tent became the Theatre of The Absurd as Suggs and co-performed hit after hit. 

Kicking off with One Step Beyond and Embarrassment, fans were treated to a real House of Fun with favourites on the night including My Girl, Wings of a Dove, Shut Up, Mr Apples, Baggy Trousers, Our House, and It Must Be Love before ending the night in that ever-so-Madness way with Night Boat to Cairo.

Addressing the packed crowd, Suggs said: “Isn’t it nice to be out and about. We’re all shapes and sizes but we’re still alive, and it’s nice to see some young people here!"

Supporting Madness was pop rockers The Hoosiers.

The headlining show from Madness marked the end of a summer of live music at Llangollen Pavilion which came out of a new partnership between the Eisteddfod and promoters Cuffe & Taylor. 

This kicked off in June with Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams followed by Simple Minds, Paloma Faith, Manic Street Preachers and Suede, Kaiser Chiefs, Tom Jones, Gregory Porter, Katherine Jenkins OBE, Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Jess Glynne.

* Madness fans fez up ready for Madness.

* The Hoosiers in support.

Jess Glynne puts on fantastic Friday show at the Pavilion

 

* Jess Glynne on stage at the Pavilion. Picture: Desh Kapur Photography/ CUFFE & TAYLOR

* Jess Glynne fans outside the Pavilion.

* Looking forward to a great night of music.

Jess Glynne delivered a 90-minute set while headlining at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod last night (Friday).

Kicking off with a crowd-pleasing Silly Me from new album entitled Jess, the pop superstar had the ecstatic Pavilion crowd dancing and singing along all night as she performed a string of hits, including I’ll Be There, Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself, Thursday and Clean Bandit collaboration Rather Be before ending the night with Hold My Hand. 

The headline shows are part of a new partnership between Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.

The series concludes tonight (Saturday July 13) with Madness.

EE admits to problem with its network near Llangollen

MyPlace update: The problem near Llangollen has now been fixed, we recommend you restart your device. If you have already done this and are still having problems, please call us on 150. 

EE mobile says it has been having a problem with its network near Llangollen which may be affecting the service.

In a text to its local users just before 11am today (Friday) it says: "Just to let you know, we have a problem near Llangollen which may be affecting service in the area. 

"Everything should be back to normal within 15 hours. We will continue to keep you updated. 

"To keep connected simply use WIFI calling, to get started click here ee.co.uk/wifi-calling." 

Nile Rodgers and CHIC turn Pavilion into a disco dancefloor

 * Nile Rodgers on stage at the Pavilion. All pictures Desh Kapur Photography/CUFFE & TAYLOR

* Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

* Deco in support.

It was a sensational night of disco classics as Nile Rodgers & CHIC – plus special guests Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Deco – delivered another incredible feel-good evening at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. 

The buzzing Pavilion crowd were treated to hit after hit as Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Nile and CHIC delivered an unforgettable performance. 

Massive hits Le Freak, Good Times, Everybody Dance, Upside Down, Like a Virgin, Let’s Dance, I Want Your Love and Lost In Music – along with many more – transformed the Pavilion into a vibrant disco dancefloor for the night. 

Kitchen disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor had already brilliantly warmed up the crowd with a set that included Crying at The Discotheque, Take Me Home, Hypnotized and Murder on The Dancefloor. 

Opening the night were viral pop sensations Deco. 

The headline shows are part of a new partnership between Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor. 

The series continues tonight (Friday July 12) with Jess Glynne and concludes tomorrow Saturday (July 13) with Madness with support from The Hoosiers.