Lunch entertainment
BArts presents
'Mightier than the Sword'
Thursday 23 September, 12noon
Dinant Room, Broxbourne Civic
Hall
Wednesday 29 September, 12noon
Mayhem Theatre Arts
Writers don’t usually make headlines,
nor do wars and acts of violence against fellow human beings, but
the long-term influence of the printed word shouldn’t be
underestimated. They can stimulate and spread ideas and
information, make or destroy reputations and even change the course
of history….Just think of the impact of the Bible, the Koran, Magna
Carta, Shakespeare….even the gossip columns!
Tickets: £10.50. Lunch and a glass of wine included.
BArts presents
Like Father, Like
Son
Friday 26 November, 12noon •
Dinant Room, Broxbourne Civic Hall
Thursday 2 December, 12noon •
Mayhem Theatre Arts
The role of the father can be crucial
in shaping our destiny, but how much are we ‘programmed’ to take
after them? In some cases, sons or daughters have an amazing
resemblance to one parent, either in features, talents or
personality and may pursue similar careers, or some dubious paths
in life. A look at the father/child relationship and some famous,
or infamous, sons of famous fathers throughout history.
Tickets: £11. Lunch and a glass of wine included.
BArts presents
Poets' Corner
Friday 14 January, 12noon • Dinant
Room, Broxbourne Civic Hall
Thursday 27 January, 12noon • Mayhem Theatre Arts
Although we may have had poetry drilled out of us at school,
leaving us with a lifelong distaste for it; responding to rhythm
and rhyme is a natural human instinct. Think of nursery rhymes,
skipping games, limericks and even the ordinary ‘pop’ song! Many of
us are ‘secret’ versifiers, who try to express strong feelings in
poetry when happy, sad, or in love. A look at some of the best
poets through the ages and at the work of some unpublished
writers.
Tickets: £11. Lunch and a glass of
wine included.
If you would like to offer a poem you
have written, please leave a copy in a stamped, self-addressed
envelope when booking in person at Broxbourne Civic Hall, or submit
online to leerayner_arts@hotmail.com. For enquiries, call 01992
465383.