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Liverpool Hope's
Capstone Theatre Plays Host to the 1st International Jazz Festival
2013
SINCE opening its doors in
March 2010, The Capstone Theatre has delighted audiences with its
mix of both classical and innovative performances; encompassing
dance, drama, and music across all genres. Always a venue looking to
push creative boundaries, giving both established artists and
student newcomers a stage to showcase their talents, this Spring
2013 looks to be no exception. A thrilling variety of music awaits
audiences from contemporary, to an Indian Music series, to the much
anticipated Jazz Festival. Not only this, but a wealth of dance and
theatrical performances also feature in what is sure to be The
Capstone's most exciting Spring Season to date. February kicks off
with what promises to be an unforgettable performance from Joe
Stilgoe. This talented jazz singer and pianist has carved up a
successful career; following on from his selling out show at the
Edinburgh Fringe, Joe's recent album 'We Look To The Stars',
went straight to the top of the jazz chart, gaining critical and
widespread acclaim. This is closely followed by the dulcet tones of
the legendary and multi-talented Ethan Johns, and an energetic
extravaganza from the Juan Martin Flamenco Dance Ensemble, bringing
some exotic Spanish savour to the North West venue. The Spring
Season also features a number of series performances including the
Mind and Soul Indian Music Concert Series, celebrating the brightest
stars of Indian music, the Monday Lunchtime Concert Series, offering
audiences a free 40 minute classical performance, and ending with
the Capstone World Cinema Series, showing a variety of classic films
and culminating in a broadcast of both original films and music from
the students of Liverpool Hope University. Widely seen to be the
highlight of the Spring calendar is the 1st ever Liverpool
International Jazz Festival running from Thursday, 28 February 2013
to Sunday, 3 March 2013. This long weekend showcases the immense
talents of performers such as Roller Trio, Led Bib, Robert Mitchell,
Kit Downes Quintet, Denys Baptiste's Triumvirate and all under one
roof. The festival will culminate in a closing performance from
Courtney Pine, a jazz icon who helped to launch the Capstone's jazz
programme to sell out audiences back in 2010. Offering a mixture of
free and ticketed events, the festival looks to cater for both
devoted fans and newcomers, keen to see the best jazz Britain has to
showcase. March will see a number of diverse and original
performances, beginning with the Merseyside Dance Initiative and
their mesmerizing Leap '13 contemporary dance series, celebrating
their 21st birthday in a suitably mesmerizing fashion. This is
followed by a double bill of theatrical treats, in the form of
Fighting Fit's June Brides; a hilarious 'wedding cabaret',
and Sell A Door's A Midsummer Night's Dream; a faithful retelling of
a comedy classic. Continuing the theme of high quality music The
Capstone is famed for delivering, comes a spellbinding performance
from June Tabor. Last year named BBC Folk Awards Singer of the Year
for the second time this century, 2013 marks her return to the
'chamber' format that suits her haunting style so
perfectly. April rounds off a successful Spring with another double
bill of captivating and refreshing performers. Manu Delago Handmade,
fresh from playing both the drums and hang, a UFO-like hand-played
sound sculpture, Delago comes to The Capstone with 3 bandmates to
share his unique talent for creating individual sounds. Our final
performer, Marius Neset, rounds off the season's focus on jazz, as
one of the most talked about newcomers to the scene brings his 5
star sell-out show to the theatre for a gig that promises to be
unmissable. So grab your tickets, take your seats and let The
Capstone deliver you a Spring Season that is sure to be a sellout. |
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New year, new
road! SMITHDOWN
Road, in South Liverpool is set to get a major upgrade for the New
Year, thanks to a partnership between the City Council and Scottish
Power. Work starts on Monday, 14 January 2013, to deliver a
brand new carriageway, along the length of Smithdown Road, from
Lodge Lane to Gainsborough Road. The £1 million scheme, which
will take 10 weeks to complete, has been made possible thanks to an
agreement between the utility company and the Council.
Scottish Power upgraded its supply in the autumn, with the
installation of a 33kV cable along the length of the road. The work
caused damage to the carriageway, which was already in poor
condition. Following negotiations with the City Council,
Scottish Power agreed to contribute £180,000 towards the cost of
repairing the road. The Council is investing a further £820,000, to
enable the £1 million works; which will see the carriageway
completely replaced, instead of simply patched-up - to take place.
Liverpool City Council's Cabinet Member for Transport, Councillor
Tim Moore, said:- "This is a really important scheme, which
will bring Smithdown Road up to an excellent standard, bringing
major benefits to motorists, cyclists, residents and businesses. I'm
really pleased that we have been able to agree this partnership with
Scottish Power to fund the works, which have been needed for a
number of years. We do of course apologise in advance for any
inconvenience caused while this work is carried out. We will be
doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum, but we
believe that local people will recognise that the short term delays
will be worth it when they see the delivery of a brand new
carriageway, which will last for many years."
A contractor, Hanson, has now been appointed, with the work phased
as follows:-
Phase 1 - Woodcroft Road to Salisbury Road, 14 January to 27
January 2013.
Phase 1a - Gainsborough Road to Woodcroft Road – (works
carried out over 4 successive weekends). 19 January to 20 January,
26 January to 27 January, 3 February to 4 February and 10 February
to 11 February 2012
Phase 2 - Salisbury Road to Underley Street – 5 February to 18
February 2013
Phase 3 - Underley Street to Lodge Lane – 19 February to 20
March 2013.
The 10 week scheme will be carried out under extensive traffic
management. Smithdown Road will be reduced to one lane in each
direction for the duration of the works. Motorists are asked to
consider using an alternative route while the works are on-going, to
avoid delays. The City Council is now notifying residents and
business of the work through a letter drop. Highways officers will
also be calling in personally to businesses along the route to
explain the impact of the traffic management and agree any
alternative access arrangements when the works are in the vicinity
of their premises. The City's network of variable message
signs will also be activated in the New Year to advise people about
the works.
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