Monday, June 11, 2007
THE BATH BANJO FESTIVAL, Saturday 7 July.
5.30 STEAMBOAT BILL JR [U]
Starring Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence. 1928. 71 mins.
Featuring one of the most famous stunts in movie history, this tale of an effete ukelele-playing soul being pushed by his father into the hard world of steamboat sailing is full of audaciously groundbreaking routines and the trademark Keaton mix of pathos and comedy.
There will be live accompaniment to the first and last reel of the film from Julian Vincent on banjo and Keith Nichols on piano. The middle section of the film will feature the recorded musical accompaniment.
£8 full/£6 concessions/£5 Members
7.30-late BANJO CONCERT
Enjoy an evening in the company of some of the world’s finest exponents of banjo-playing. The programme will include bluegrass from the world-famous Leon Hunt, 1920s pieces from Brian Masters, classical Edwardian and ragtime from Elias Sibley and jazz and novelty from festival organiser Julian Vincent, plus a recreation of Murray's Banjo Quartet, featuring Keith Nichols on piano.
£14 full/£13 concessions/£12 members
Combined ticket for both banjo events £20 full price, £17 concessions, £15 Members
The Bath Banjo Festival continues on Sunday 8 July at the American Museum, Claverton Down, UK.
