Piece by Piece (PG)
Nov
30
to 5 Dec

Piece by Piece (PG)

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Through this LEGO-rendered first-hand account, we move piece by piece through Pharrell’s life and storied career – from his childhood in Virginia to his teenage garage band years to international stardom on the world’s biggest stages – taking in his work in N.E.R.D., his time as part of producing duo The Neptunes (beautifully showcased in a head-spinning sequence of hits) and his solo endeavours and collaborations with Kendrick Lamar and Daft Punk. 

Screening from 29 Nov.

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Soundtrack to a Coup D'etat
Dec
6
to 12 Dec

Soundtrack to a Coup D'etat

Jazz and decolonisation tangle in the remarkable new doc from Johan Grimonprez (Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y, Double Take, Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade). Innovative and deeply researched, it investigates the incendiary politics of the nascent Democratic Republic of Congo in 1960 in the final months of leader Patrice Lumumba’s life.

Screening from 6 Dec.

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The Snowman with The Enchanted Cinema
Dec
8
11:00 am11:00

The Snowman with The Enchanted Cinema

The Enchanted Cinema invites kids and their grown-ups to join a pop-up orchestra playing unusual, delightful and ingenious instruments to bring to life scenes from much-loved animation The Snowman.

Sun 8 Dec 2024
Tickets: Adult £9, Child £5, Family £22.50

Shows: 11am & 2pm
Ages: Recommended 4+ but all ages welcome. Babes in arms under 18 months free and do not require a ticket, all children 18 months+ must have their own ticket.

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Kid Carpet's Noisy Nativity
Dec
10
to 23 Dec

Kid Carpet's Noisy Nativity

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Kid Carpet is putting on the local Christmas Nativity show, but no one has turned up to audition. Aye Carumba! Never fear, The Noisy Animals are next door at band practice and say they can help out. However, they want total control and have some really BIG demands. What could possibly go wrong…?

Performances from Tuesday 10 December.
Unreserved Seating
Tickets: Open Concessions £9, Standard £12, Pay It Forward £15

BSL Performance - Sat 14 Dec 11am
Suitable for all ages. Babes in arms under 18 months free and do not require a ticket, all children 18 months+ must have their own ticket.

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The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santa's Sleigh (U)
Dec
14
11:00 am11:00

The Magic Reindeer: Saving Santa's Sleigh (U)

Christmas is on the horizon, and it looks like it’s going to be the best one yet for Niko the Reindeer as he sets off to fulfil his biggest dream - taking his place next to his father on Santa’s Flying Forces. However, he faces unexpected competition from Stella, a mysterious new challenger.

Screening from 14 Dec.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
Dec
14
to 19 Dec

The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)

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Bah, humbug! The Muppets take on Charles Dickens’s evergreen story of festive redemption. Michael Caine is old miser Scrooge, with Kermit playing his long-suffering but ever-hopeful employee Bob Cratchit, Miss Piggy Cratchit's wife, and a host of other Muppets taking on roles throughout Brian Henson’s merry, magical adaptation. 

Screening from 14 Dec.

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Limelight Sessions: Jasmine Jethwa, Melle, Tom Mary
Dec
18
7:00 pm19:00

Limelight Sessions: Jasmine Jethwa, Melle, Tom Mary

An intimate music night born in Gloucester Guildhall. if an enchanting night of music featuring emerging national and international artists sounds like your thing... grab a drink, settle in among the fairy lights and bean bags, and immerse yourself in the magic of these storytellers.

Weds 18 Dec 2024
Tickets: £13
Unreserved seating
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ (U18's must be accompanied)

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It's a Wonderful Life (U)
Dec
19
to 21 Dec

It's a Wonderful Life (U)

Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge of a bridge - but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him.

Screening from 19 Dec.

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{Infinite} Unplugged | Humanhood
Feb
6
7:30 pm19:30

{Infinite} Unplugged | Humanhood

A mystical journey through the elements, where dance meets meditation.

A Sadlers Wells production this is a raw performance from Humanhood. The performance will be followed by a Q&A exploring the inspiration behind the production.

Thurs 6 Feb 2025
Tickets: Standard £8, Open Concessions £6
Times:
Doors 7.15pm
Performance 7.30 - 8.15pm
Q&A 8.15 - 8.45pm
Unreserved seating
Ages: 8+

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Ferocious Dog (Full Band Acoustic Show)
Feb
15
7:30 pm19:30

Ferocious Dog (Full Band Acoustic Show)

Ferocious Dog is known for their intense live shows, and this tour will add a new dimension to their music, providing a closer connection with the audience. The acoustic setting will allow fans to appreciate the intricate melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and storytelling that Ferocious Dog delivers with every performance. This show is an opportunity to experience the band in a more personal atmosphere, making each show feel unique and memorable.

Sat 15 February 2025
Tickets: £22
Standing + Unreserved Seating
Doors 7:30pm
Ages: 14+

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Heka
Feb
20
7:00 pm19:00

Heka

Everything is not as it seems…

Juggling and Magic are like long lost sisters. So similar and yet so different. Drawing inspiration from the intricate connection between juggling and magic, Heka transports audiences into a mesmerising realm where reality blurs with illusion.

Thurs 20 Feb 2025
Tickets Adult £14, Child £8, Family £35
Unreserved seating
7pm - 7.55pm
Ages: 8+

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Sounds of Seattle
Feb
22
7:00 pm19:00

Sounds of Seattle

Sounds of Seattle bring you hits from some of the biggest bands to perform out of Seattle USA.  
The set will include the greatest hits from Pearl Jam, Audioslave, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden & many more. 

+ support from VENDETTA DELUXE

Sat 22 Feb 2025
Tickets: £17.50 adv
Standing
Doors 7pm
Ages: 14+ (U18's must be accompanied)

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Lemn Sissay
Feb
27
7:00 pm19:00

Lemn Sissay

Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA award-winning author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he takes to the stage with this brand-new show. 

Thu 27 Feb 2025
Tickets:
£28
Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ at the discretion of a parent or guardian

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Larry Dean
Mar
8
7:30 pm19:30

Larry Dean

Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.

Sat 8 March 2025
Tickets:
£18
Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7.30pm
Ages:
16+

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The Ultimate Bubble Show
Mar
9
2:30 pm14:30

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Ray Bubbles, an International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! 

Sunday 9 Mar 2025
Tickets Adult £9, Child £5, Family £22.50
Unreserved seating
Doors 2pm, Show starts 2.30pm
Perfect for all ages!

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Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain
Mar
14
7:30 pm19:30

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain

Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there). Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain.  

Fri 14 March 2025
Tickets:
£18
Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7.30pm
Ages:
14+

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eXTC
Mar
15
7:30 pm19:30

eXTC

Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s. XTC experienced global success, touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. Sadly, their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo, when in 1982 XTC stopped touring, becoming a studio based entity. Now, forty years on, those loyal fans can once again experience all the XTC classics performed live to audiences across the globe.

Sat 15 March 2025
Tickets: £20
Standing
Doors 7:30pm
Ages: 14+

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2 Promoters, 1 Pod
Mar
22
7:00 pm19:00

2 Promoters, 1 Pod

With almost 40 years' combined experience promoting UK music festivals, James Scarlett (2000trees and ArcTanGent) and Gavin McInally (Damnation) don't just pull back the curtain on the industry, they rip it down and bulldoze through the stage, right into the dressing rooms.

Sat 15 March 2025
Tickets: £15
Standing
Doors 7:30pm
Ages: 14+

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Mike Dawes
Mar
25
7:00 pm19:00

Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists

Tue 25 Mar 2025
Tickets: £20
Unreserved seating
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ (U18's must be accompanied)

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National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove (Encore)
Mar
27
to 28 Mar

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove (Encore)

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Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. 
When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

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Wayward Sons
Apr
10
7:00 pm19:00

Wayward Sons

The Sons are back! Expect lots of energy, melody and the Sons unique brand of noise and participation that make their shows such an event.

Thu 31 Oct 2024
Tickets:
£20
Standing + Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ (U18’s must be accompanied)

Rescheduled Date
Please note this show was rescheduled from Thu 31 Oct 2024.
All original tickets remain valid

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Gloucester Independent Film Festival
Apr
12
10:00 am10:00

Gloucester Independent Film Festival

Following on from its sell out success, Gloucester Independent Film Festival is back for its second season. Taking place at Gloucester Guildhall on Saturday April 12, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the film industry by taking part in networking, listening to seminars and Q&As and watching the award winning films that will be showcased in the cinema throughout the day.

Saturday April 12 2025
Tickets: Festival Pass £25

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Mark Chadwick (Levellers)
Apr
19
7:00 pm19:00

Mark Chadwick (Levellers)

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers. During this time Mark has released two solo albums ‘All the Pieces’ and ‘Moment’ and his upfront and personal solo performance will see him play a mixture of material from these albums and Levellers classics

Sat 19 Apr 2025
Tickets: £22
Standing
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ (U18's must be accompanied)

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Wonderland Faery Ball
May
10
7:00 pm19:00

Wonderland Faery Ball

Wonderland Fantasy Faery Ball Alice and Wonderland Theme Saturday 10th May 2025 at Gloucester Guildhall. Join us in your Faery Finery and enjoy an incredible lineup of uplifting musical talent for an enchanted evening in Faery-land full of mystic and wonder.

Saturday 10 May 2025
Tickets: Adult £28, Child £16, Under 5s Free
Doors: 6.30pm

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Crash Test Dummies
May
14
7:00 pm19:00

Crash Test Dummies

alternative rock band Crash Test Dummies are a three-time Grammy nominated and JUNO award-winning group, who soared to the top of the worldwide charts in the early 1990’s with hits “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman’s Song”

Wed 14 May 2025
Tickets:
£35
Standing + Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ (U18’s must be accompanied)

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Celebrating 60 years of the Churchdown male voice Choir
May
17
7:00 pm19:00

Celebrating 60 years of the Churchdown male voice Choir

This Locally renowned choir presents a gala performance that takes you on a journey spanning six decades of music. 

Grab a drink and immerse yourself in the Magical musical essences that is Churchdown male voice choir.

From operas to musicals, to modern day music – there is something for everyone

Sat 17 May 2025
Tickets £15
Times:
Doors 6.30pm
Show Starts 7pm
Unreserved seating

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UK Subs
May
23
7:30 pm19:30

UK Subs

Led by the indefatigable 72 years young Charlie Harper - now venerated as the godfather of UK punk - the band maintain that true spirit of punk rock continuing to inspire each subsequent generation of fans.

Plus support from
GUITAR GANGSTERS

Fri 23 May 2025
Tickets: £25
Standing
Time: Doors 7.30pm
Ages: 14+ (U18’s must be accompanied)

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Scott Bennett - Blood Sugar Baby
Jun
5
7:00 pm19:00

Scott Bennett - Blood Sugar Baby

One Family, one condition, and a hell of a hairy baby…. Yes, it’s a story about an ill baby, but it’s a very funny one with a happy ending, as new parents Scott and Jemma fight to get the right diagnosis for their daughter and are plunged into months of bewildering treatment, sleepless nights, celebrity encounters and bizarre side effects. 

Thu 5 Jun 2025
Tickets: £18
Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages: 16+

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Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure
Jun
17
7:30 pm19:30

Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure navigating through adult life

Tickets: £22.50 / £32.50 Meet & Greet
Unreserved Seating
Time: Doors 7.30pm, start 8pm. Meet & Greet 6.30pm - 7pm
Ages: 16+
(Contains moderate language/swearing)

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Si Cranstoun
Jul
12
7:00 pm19:00

Si Cranstoun

People have compared Si to many old greats like Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke but Si remains his own man with his own distinct voice and songwriting close enough to the old pros of the 1950s and 1960s

Sat 12 Jul 2025
Tickets: £22.50
Standing
Time: Doors 7pm
Ages:
14+ (U16's must be accompanied)

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Turk(ish)
Nov
27
7:30 pm19:30

Turk(ish)

Turk(ish) is an empowering, autobiographical show by contemporary circus artist Poppy Plowman. The show combines live music, high skill, humour and intimate storytelling

Weds 27 Nov 2024
Tickets:
£9 - £13
Show starts : 7.30pm (doors 7pm)
Ages: All ages welcome. Babes in arms under 18 months free and do not require a ticket, all children 18 months+ must have their own ticket.

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Small Things Like These (12A)
Nov
23
to 28 Nov

Small Things Like These (12A)

Ireland, 1985: In the months leading up to Christmas, coalman and family man Bill Furlong (Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by the local convent. Deeply conflicted, Bill reaches a breaking point that forces him to confront both his own past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town under the control of the Catholic Church led locally by Mother Superior Sister Mary (Emily Watson).

Screening from 23 Nov.

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Ghosted
Nov
21
7:30 pm19:30

Ghosted

Ghosted are the UK's premier tribute to the band Ghost. With a setlist packed full of singalong anthems, fan favourites and theatrics, audiences are guaranteed the ultimate live tribute to the band Ghost.

£12 adv
Standing
Doors 7.30pm
14+

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Echobelly
Nov
16
7:30 pm19:30

Echobelly

Echobelly, considered by many as one of the major players in the British BritPop scene, having a career spanning nearly 30 years and releasing seven albums. Support from Blue Violet.

Sat 16 Nov 2024
Doors: 7.30pm
Standing + Unreserved Seating
Ages: 14+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Tickets: £21

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The Herbaliser Band
Nov
14
7:00 pm19:00

The Herbaliser Band

The Herbaliser Band have reformed with original members Ralph Lamb (trumpet/flugelhorn), Andrew Ross (tenor/baritone saxflute), (Micah Moody (drums), Patrick Dawes (percussion) with James Morton (Alto Sax)Oliver Parfitt (keyboards), Conor Cotterill (bass) & of course DJ Ollie Teeba on the turntables.

Plus support from
THE SCRIBES

Thu 14 Nov 2024
Tickets: £20
Standing
Doors 7pm
Ages: 14+

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Skindred - EXTRA DATE ADDED DUE TO DEMAND
Nov
11
7:00 pm19:00

Skindred - EXTRA DATE ADDED DUE TO DEMAND

Skindred are back with their eighth album ‘Smile’ and back on tour following a career defining year from winning the Award as Best UK Live act at the Heavy music Awards to touring with Rock Legends Kiss as their special guests on their last ever UK tour.

Mon 11 Nov 2024
Doors: 7pm
Standing + Unreserved seating
Ages: 14+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Tickets: £32

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Skindred - SOLD OUT
Nov
10
7:00 pm19:00

Skindred - SOLD OUT

Skindred are back with their eighth album ‘Smile’ and back on tour following a career defining year from winning the Award as Best UK Live act at the Heavy music Awards to touring with Rock Legends Kiss as their special guests on their last ever UK tour.

SOLD OUT
Doors 7pm
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

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