Midnight in Paris is a 2011 romantic comedy-fantasy film written and directed by Woody Allen. The plot centers on a small group of Americans visiting the French capital for business and pleasure. The protagonist, a screenwriter, is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his fiancée and their divergent goals due to his magical experiences in the city beginning each night at midnight. The movie explores themes of nostalgia, modernism and existentialism.
The film stars Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Kathy Bates, Carla Bruni, Adrien Brody and Michael Sheen.

Membership £15 per annum / Tickets £2.50 Members / £4 Concessions / £5.50 Non-Members

A woodsman (Howard Keel) and woman (Jane Powell) fall in love and get married. His six brothers become jealous and go off to kidnap six women of their own, bringing them back to their cabin on top of a hill. A huge snowstorm hits causing the boyfriends and fathers to have to wait for spring to help rescue them. Of course, over the winter the six women fall in love with the brothers which leads to a huge wedding. Stanley Donen directs and integrates the music, amazing dances and story perfectly together, each helping to tell the story.

Membership £15 per annum / Tickets £2.50 Members / £3.50 Concessions / £4.50 Non-Members

Following an early mid-life crisis in 1990, Liz went back to college to study photography and make a career change.   Although portraiture, weddings and product photography are now her main focus, the local sea and landscapes provide a wealth of material for her personal work.  This exhibition is mainly dedicated to the sea including the Goodwin Sands, local beaches and landmarks, with a dramatic cloudy sky or two.

Stevefest began as a memorial concert staged by the friends and fellow band members of Steve Newman who was killed in a car crash in 2005. Steve was a popular local musician and was the drummer for two local bands; he was studying at Drumtech in North West London when he died.
Stevefest has raised the bulk of the funding for two full scholarships and 1 bursary to Drumtech so far. This is not a registered charity but all the money goes to fund a young musician who may not be able to afford the tuition at Drumtech or the expense of living in London. Three young men so far have benefited from the hard work and dedication of Steve’s friends - a legacy he would have been proud of.

£8

The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel.

Lose yourself to nostalgia as the full band play such classics as Mrs Robinson, The Only Living Boy In New York, The Sounds of Silence and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard as well as all the others that have established Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time.

Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. This is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians.

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£11 in advance / £13 on the door | Book Online

The New Honeycombs are a professional group of musicians who have worked together for almost 10 years. The present line up worked until recently as The Honeycombs, together with one of the founder members of the original band, playing at venues across the country.

£13 in advance / £15 on the door

In their own unique DIY style, 3 Daft Monkeys have become one of the most popular touring bands on the UK scene. It is refreshing to hear their quirky, original and unusual approach to music, and their exhilarating and energetic live performances draw huge audiences wherever they play.

The band combine rousing vocals, frenetic fiddling, rhythmical 12-string guitar, dancing bass and foot drum. Whether it’s Celtic, Balkan, Gypsy, Latino, Cornish or other World Music you are drawn to, all these influences and more are in evidence within 3 Daft Monkeys’ music. Far too diverse to be pigeonholed into one genre, and possessing a sound completely impossible to typecast into being a particular “style”, 3DM traverse Dance, Dub, Punk, Reggae and Traditional Folk with ease, creating a stunning blend of upbeat, danceable music which despite all its world influences remains undeniably British.

Expect all this at a live 3DM gig, delivered with an underlying celtic vibe, and a warm, witty and intimate approach to their audiences.

£12 in advance / £14 on the door

All over the UK, a quiet revolution has been happening for the past twenty or more years as adult audiences have re-discovered the powerful magic of listening to and sharing spoken tales in wonderful spaces.

Now you can try it for yourself, simply as a listener, or have a go telling a tale or spoken word piece. Any style welcome the only “rule” is, no reading; just telling “eye to eye, mind to mind, heart to heart” with your audience. Plenty of support but no pressure to stand up and have a go.

Entrance £6.00 on the door

For further information ring Roisin 07932 794251 or mail roisin@morethanstories.org.uk

An evening of live music, sound by Dance Radio, a fashion show, dancers from DAPA, various stalls selling jewellery, clothing, handbags and cupcakes.

£4

A comedy cabaret evening - music, entertainment and variety, swinging from the alternative to the surreal.

£12

A Paines Plough, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Roundhouse production in association with The National Student Drama Festival and Latitude Festival

i’m making a decision. I’m changing things. This is it.
Three old friends. One remarkable day. For Ted, Danny and Charlotte, life will never be the same again.
A day glo trip through the parks and raves and cafes of South London, where life is what you make it. The words of Kate Tempest paint a picture of lives less ordinary in an unforgiving world, sound-tracked by an exhilarating score.

Kate Tempest is the UK’s most exciting performance poet, currently serving up a storm in the UK hip-hop scene with her band Sound Of Rum. Wasted is her debut play and features her trademark lyrical ferocity in a dynamic theatrical staging.

£8 in advance / £10 on the door / £5 Student Concession

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Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for our ever-popular Putting on the Ritz Tea Dances; this season brought to the Astor with love instead of lottery funding. Meet new friends and learn new steps.

£3.50

New young folk bands with big ideas and foot stomping tunes always a great night

£1 Donation on the door

Is there an inner Minx in you? Would you love
to express yourself in a glamorous , sexy and
powerful way - all with a air of vintage
refinement?
Miss Maybe will guide you through a few
basic burlesque moves that will increase
your confidence and inspire you to get your
sequins and feathers out! No dance experience
required, no nudity , but plenty of fun and
giggles!
Learn how to pose, walk, remove a glove, play
with a boa, and create a simple routine. Dress
to impress or come as you are but please bring
heels.
All sizes, abilities and ages welcome (16+),
there’s no fun like dressing up and shimmying
your sequins. Let Miss Maybe show you how,
she’s the mistress of the art.

£10
Contact Miss Maybe: 07870 343870 for
booking and details

The Astor's very own antiques and collector's market. With approximately 30 stalls, plus a licensed bar and cafe.

To book a stall please call Quentin on: 07976935403