Whilst we try to ensure all details are up-to-date we do not make any warranty or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shown. And indeed, the greeting was jokingly jeered by the lovely family sat next to this writer, who were indeed from Beartown. Problem While Recovering Password, Please Try Again Later, First Name Should Not Be More Than 50 Characters, Last Name Should Not Be More Than 50 Characters, Problem Reseting Your Password, Please Try Again Later, Keyword Is Restricted, Please Try Another Keyword. On a similar note, lead singer and guitarist Bostwick would later adapt 1977 album track Standing in the Rain to Gawsworth, in reference to the horrendous weather before the show began, by subtly singing "I'm standing in the rain in Gawsworth".

What Type Of Location Are You Collecting? Got an event to promote in or near Congleton? Soon, the murky clouds were heading straight towards the stage, which while covered, still posed a safety risk due to thunder and lightning. Congleton: Here's a review of the first of 19 performances at Gawsworth Hall this summer. fairer and smarter way to discover events they love., 2001 - 2022 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting the official Gawsworth Hall website. All Rights Reserved. Blankets and camping chairs are allowed. Adam Kay - This is Going to Hurt (Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor), Jimmy Carr - The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour, The Simon and Garfunkel Story - 50th Anniversary Tour. here | Disclaimer. In the summer months concerts and plays are performed in an open air theatre, with the hall serving as a backdrop. Your town in your pocket. Dancers immediately descended to the front of the stage, and while it took a few songs for a real number to form at the fringes of the stage, it became clear that as well as a wash-out, the event was a sell-out. We do not check the accuracy of venue or hotel locations or dates so please check before booking or travelling, Church Lane,, Opening times are 2 pm to 5 pm. Between 27 June and 2 September it is open daily. | Contact 27th Jun 2022 | Many visit the Gawsworth Hall, a 15th Century black-and-white half-timbered hall in summer, for the popular open air theatre performances. A fantastic outdoor cinema experience in the stunning grounds of Gawsworth Hall with plenty of songs to sing along to! Gates open 6.30pm, film starts shortly after sunset. Close to 4000 of you have signed up already. Their outdoor concerts, performances and candid chats with famous figures returned for the summer season at the weekend, with a truly unique experience well-worth the 25 asking price. But guests showed up as early as five hours before the concert began, to pitch their gazebos and enjoy the sunny weather. The instrumentation sounds similar to the real thing, but with their own tribute flourishes that entertain rather than irk diehard fans. Visitors enjoy free car parking. Entry price (public): 14.50 (Additional fees may apply), Find more events on Saturday 10th September 2022 in Macclesfield. Gawsworth Hall, MACCLESFIELD in Macclesfield. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Congleton Nub News), The Jeff Lynne-lookalike greeted the front row with handshakes at the end of the show. Remarkably, despite the weather, the band were just minutes late, almost as if, a higher force (or the power of music - even) spared the performance from a possible cancellation. Greased Lightning! The band would change outfits halfway through following a brief interval, and kept audience interaction at a high, encouraging sing-a-longs, claps and even encouraging a symphony of shining phone torches ELO's Telephone Line. You Have Been Successfully Unsubscribed From The Newsletter. Sorry! You may know it as a local Grade I-listed country house you can visit, but to many locals, they only go to Gawsworth Hall for the open air theatre. But the jovial British spirit and shared experience of this extreme weather led to an overall positive mood before the concert, with rapturous applause at the storm subsided. No weather could dampen the atmosphere, proven by the response to ELO Again playing the first hit of the night 1976's Evil Woman. Pete Burrows and Andy Smith put on a great service on the synth keys, and while they could've been a little louder in the sound mix, it was a minor issue on a fantastic evening. With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs or any other animals are allowed at any of our events. Other events include the Classic Car Rally, numerous craft fairs, and the Yuletide Flower Festival. Drummer Aled Lloydbut in a professional shift between the sticks, with energy that would rival Paul McCartney's drummer, performing at Glastonbury at the very same time as this Gawsworth event. The venue can be booked for ceremony, reception, or both. Congleton Nub News Editor Alexander Greensmith attended the gig, wearing a shirt of the original band. Plus what's on near where you live - and local homes for sale. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk, 2018-2022. Open air theatre. Church Lane, Gawsworth, United Kingdom, SK11 9RN. (Image - Gawsworth Hall). Saturday June 25 saw a tribute to Electric Light Orchestra - ELO Again - play Gawsworth Hall, just over five miles from Congleton. Just 35 minutes before the concert was scheduled to start at 7:30pm, a storm ominously lingered and rumbled nearby. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Congleton Nub News), Some of the upcoming shows at the Gawsworth Hall. Rotary-Congleton Road Cruise and Classic Car Show. Compare every available hotel deal and Airbnb near Gawsworth Hall, MACCLESFIELD, so book today to secure the best price!. Simply enter your email address in the shaded box belowor on this link. Visitors with satellite navigation systems can use the postcode SK11 9RN. Congleton: Have you signed up for our FREE Friday weekly newsletter? (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Congleton Nub News), A sea of phone lights surface for 'Telephone Line'. If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint, please click here to contact us. If you click "Log in with Facebook" and are not an cityseeker user, you will be registered and you agree to the cityseeker, https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/208600^:^https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/349403, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en^:^http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Congleton Nub News), A rainbow peeped through the clouds as the band took to the stage. An early surprise of the set was 10538 Overture, being the debut single of Electric Light Orchestra, and a track omitted from the real band's various Best Of albums. (With many mallards partaking in the pre-show picnic.). By signing up you are confirming you are 16 or over. Macclesfield, Notable features include its fine interior woodwork and magnificent carved staircase. Given the rain is such a prominent subject in ELO's lyrics, it was inevitable, but still caught the audience off guard, with many not even noticing the cheeky change. 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Gawsworth Hall is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. Gawsworth Hall is one of Cheshires finest historic houses. The in-between song chat was quintessentially British, with copious jokes about the weather, health and safety, and BBC Radio 2. Steve Lovett should also receive commendation for being a crowd-rallier, looking like he was having the time of his life on bass. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Map of Macclesfield, Wilmslow, and Alderley Edge. 5-day weather forecast for Macclesfield. Nub News is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UKs magazine and newspaper industry). Please note, venue location is plotted according to the venue's postcode which is provided by the event organiser. By clicking the sign-up button you agree to our Privacy Policy. By continuing, you're accepting that you're happy with our cookie policy.

Local News. Please click here to purchase tickets to upcoming Gawsworth Hall events. Opening dates vary, kindly check the website for details. By clicking 'Subscribe Now' you agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Nub News Congleton. The event will go ahead if it's raining but we are hoping for a nice dry weekend. Need a place to stay? All delivered straight to your in-box, every Friday. It contains each week's essential Congleton news stories, and one EXCLUSIVE article? the Scotswoman had already shined on the strings throughout, but could sing as well as she played, by belting out the female operatic notes of the songRockaria. Gawsworth Hall is an ancient manor house dating back to Norman times. Please Try Again Later. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Congleton Nub News), The tribute act played 24 songs, spanning ten albums.

Fingers crossed they'll come back for a third Gawsworth Hall concert next year. View our Privacy Policy. Please check your starting point or destination location, New Password and Confirm New Password Do Not Match, Geolocation is not supported by this browser, Keyword Should Contain At Least 3 Characters, Keyword Should Contain Only Alphanumeric Characters, Email Should Not Be More Than 100 Characters. Please confirm status on the venue website before making any plans. Local news and What's On from Congleton. Ticket-goers are welcome to bring their own food, drinks, and even booze to soak in the rays and get a good spot for the concert. Nub News. Despite the 1970s attire, they even dabbled with the band's 1980s discography, with 1981's Hold On Tight, and of course 1980 Number One single Xanadu. Performances scheduled for 2011 include Shakespeares Twelfth Night, Kate Rusby, Ken Dodd, The Christians, Elkie Brooks, Ray Mears, Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey, Bellowhead, and Proms by Candlelight. Note: Please seperate each email address with a comma. Owned and lived in by the Richards family, it is open to the public during the summer months. With wet bums and even wetter camping chairs, punters were left with no choice but to dance, shortly after the band took to the stage. Advertise it for FREE on our What's On section. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Congleton Nub News), Hands up before the bow. West End, Off-West End, fringe shows, exclusive members discount at top celeb hang out, post-show Q&As and meet and greets. | Privacy Covid safe event following all guidelines in place at the time of screening. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jeff Lynne-clad lead singer Ian Bostic did greet the audience as 'Hello Macclesfield' instead of Gawsworth, a fact that would not have gone well with both the Congleton and Gawsworth residents which attended in some numbers. Gawsworth Hall is located on Church Ln, Gawsworth, SK11 9RN. Gawsworth Hall is open on Sundays between 24 April and 25 September. Bring a blanket or chair and immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of 'Grease', as we bring you a Sing-A-Long showing of the most successful movie musical of all time.

Overall, a perfect night, boosted by the fact that it almost didn't happen. Proving the tribute band knew their stuff, they opened with a deep cut. It is a five-and-a-half mile drive from Congleton town centre. Free from pop-up ads, or unwanted surveys, Congleton Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our town. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Check Your Inbox, Weve Sent You Instructions On How To Reset Your Password. Grease Sing-A-Long Outdoor Cinema Experience, events on Saturday 10th September 2022 in Macclesfield. Formerly home to the Fitton's, the estate was fought over in a famous duel in 1712, where Lord Mohun and the Duke of Hamilton both were killed. Moments of genuine uncertainty arose, with some fearing the concert would be cancelled. It is a truly unique experience, with the timber-framed 15th century home as your backdrop, and gorgeous duck pond nearby. lick here to purchase tickets to upcoming Gawsworth Hall events. Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of songs from the 60s, 70s & 80s. A Problem Occurred While Sending The Email, Please Try Again Later. Sorry, Failed To Unsubscribe From The Newsletter. Sign up for FREE now. What type of location are you collecting? Get exclusive access to priority onsales and special offers, plus never miss out on the biggest stories from the West End, Off-West End and beyond. And like clockwork, the heavens opened for a good 20 minutes, with the lucky music-lovers who brought gazebos staying bone dry, while umbrella-folk huddled together and did their best to stay dry. While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of our listings, some venues may be currently temporarily closed without notice. Amazement and ecstatic applause followed, which perfectly set up the mood for the performance of Mr. Blue Sky, ELO's best-known song. The seven-piece started their set with 1976 deep cut Tightrope, with a dramatic string-led opening that would've suited the storm just seconds earlier. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. | About Address and postcodeChurch LaneGawsworthCheshireUnited KingdomSK11 9RN. Arrive early and enjoy a picnic and glass of wine on the lawn before the performance. adam-kay-this-is-going-to-hurt-secret-diaries-of-a-junior-doctor logo image.

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One can hope the remaining sixteen summer concerts, plays or celebrity shows at Gawsworth Hall can capture the audience as effortlessly as this one. Tickets allow access to the hall, park, and gardens. Henning Wehn - It'll All Come Out in the Wash! Did you go? Rich in history, a tour of the Hall becomes a stirring pageant of great events, intrigue and romance over the centuries.