Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope's wake--secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci & Isabella Rossellini

Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For three decades Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal.

From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation‘ through to

becoming a revered duo on the folk music scenethis multi award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless classwith their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music.

2025 sees them celebrate 30 years of their musical partnership with the release of their first live concert album. Titled ‘Another Day At The Circus’ it perfectly encapsulates the intimate poignancy of an evening with a couple at the top of their game.

Kathryn and Sean have twice been voted BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo as well as winning Best Duo honours from both Spiral Earth and Fatea Magazine.

"It’s folk music for the modern age”– The Telegraph London

"These guys are something very special”– Acoustic Magazine

"Rightly regarded as one of the most engaging folk / acoustic duos on the circuit”– Rock n ’Reel‘

"The couple’s intimacy and strength of passion on stage have won them many fans and an enviable reputation as ‘songwriters par excellence" - fRoots

Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits such as Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World as well as the Hillsborough charity number one single Ferry Across The Mersey.

The Christians enjoyed huge acclaim in the late 80s and early 90s and are headed by lead singer Garry Christian, who still deserves the Daily Mirror’s description as having “One of the finest voices in pop”. Garry is in better form than ever.

They have recently had tours with Go West, Hue & Cry, Roachford, Belinda Carlisle, Level 42 and released their new album WE to critical acclaim.

For more information see www.thechristianslive.co.uk

We are really happy to welcome back to The Exchange the Moonlight Swing Band to help us celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day which marked the end of the war in Europe as a whole on 8th May 1945.

We are holding a party and celebratory evening with big band music from the Moonlight Swing Band who will be performing a mix of classic swing, jazz and wartime tunes. Dance along to some Big Band sounds to truly bring the vibe of the era to life!. Come along and enjoy the music and have fun in true 1940s style..

The flags denoting the 6 services that have been flying at The Cenotaph in London will be hanging in the Stour Hall for the night with kind permission of Ron Dawson https://antonpihl.wordpress.com/2017/11/12/remembrance-sunday-flags-on-the-whitehall-cenotaph/ 

Dress for the period. Doors open 6.30pm.

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with a new production for 2025 of their most popular patriotic show Land of Hope & Glory, celebrating The Best of British Entertainment and especially produced to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of The Second World War. VE Day 80.

This patriotic and nostalgic afternoon is filled with marvellous and memorable songs, including a rousing selection from Last Night of The Proms, Old Time Sing-alongs, Great British Show Tunes, and ever popular favourites from the 40s 50s & 60s.

This promises to be their biggest and most spectacular patriotic production ever. Over two hours of timeless nostalgia, with sensational voices, more than 50 stunning costume changes, including a spectacular 1940’s style VE Day party with enough bunting, flags and fun to light up the brightest stage, followed by flag waving finale in a heartwarming tribute to the veterans of the armed forces.

International tribute "Fearlessly Taylor" is performed by the brilliant Ashleigh Stevens, who has been performing as a Taylor Swift tribute for many years, and now she is bringing a new show to theatres in the UK with her live band & amazing dancers.

This all-new multi-format show has already been dazzling audiences at clubs and festivals across the world with its faithful tribute to the musical ‘Eras’ of Taylor’s albums. From the eponymous ‘Taylor Swift’, through to record breaking album ‘Midnights’, this really is the definitive ‘Taylor Swift’ tribute show, and a real must for any ‘Swifties’ with all the hits and glitz of a true Taylor Swift show.

Each performance is a unique spectacle, featuring surprise songs and iconic tour highlights from Swift's stories past and present. This full-scale production sets a new standard in the tribute world, captivating audiences across the UK and beyond with its faithful homage to Taylor Swift.

Join us for an "enchanted" evening that celebrates the magic of Taylor Swift's music and legacy.

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Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience

Come and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment jam-packed with non-stop hits, big-screen action, expert narrative and lots of fun. You will be taken on a journey through several decades of pop as we celebrate the music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and The Beatles’ George Harrison.Also the collective genius that was The Traveling Wilburys.

Although the Wilburys never toured, here you have the chance to experience what it might have been like to see them live, as we explore their many collaborative hits.

Now in its ninth year of successful touring this popular show is an up-tempo feel-good celebration of classics such as Pretty Woman, Mr Blue Sky, Please Please Me, End of The Line, Handle With Care, Free Falling, Blowin in the Wind, Tweeter and the Monkey Man, Heading for the Light, Only the Lonely and many more.