Beatles Day Live in Dublin in November 2020

 UPDATE - Sadly Beatles Day in Dublin has been CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

BEATLES DAY 2020 is set to take place at the Workman’s Club on Saturday, November 7th.  There are afternoon events and evening events – and you can find out more at these links – AFTERNOON TICKET and EVENING TICKET.  Also check out the Dublin Beatles Festival Facebook for more info.
 
Tickets for the above shows are very limited, owing to Covid-19 safety guidelines, so please buy early, in order to avoid disappointment and future family arguments.  These events will sell out quickly.

Beat-Meet 2020 - New Date to Be Announced

Don't Forget to Book your Film Tickets for Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend!

What a great lineup of films at the Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend! Get your ticket before they're all gone!

http://www.theatresevern.co.uk/shows/film

A Tribute to John Lennon

More Beatle fun to be had in Germany in October.

Beatles Day in Mons - Abbey Road Theme

The 32nd Beatles Day in Mons is coming soon in October.  This year the theme is Abbey Road and they have some special guests.  Get more information on their website: www.beatlesday.be
 

WEEKEND FESTIVAL UNCOVERS THE BEATLES IN COMICS

The Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend is really looking to be a fantastic event with unique events like this one!  

 

Since arriving at the Toppermost of the Poppermost, The Beatles have appeared in thousands of comic strips and gag cartoons. Beatles expert and former Marvel Comics comic book creator Tim Quinn takes a look at 100 of the best....and worst!

This is just one of the many Beatles-related events including 5 films and live music to take place during Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend 20-22 September. Tim Quinn’s talk will be at The Hive in Belmont, Shrewsbury on Sunday 22^nd September at 2.30pm. Tickets cost £9 plus small booking fee via www.shrewsburybeatles.com.

Tim Quinn was born in Liverpool in 1953, the very same year Beryl the Peril first appeared in The Topper. Coincidence? We think not! Educated by Irish Christian Brothers whose prospectus boasted, ‘We will instil a fear of God into your child’, it was little wonder Tim chose a life in entertainment.

Starting his career as a clown at Blackpool Tower Circus he then leapt back in time to work on BBC TV’s Good Old Days music hall series where he started writing scripts for top comedians. It was a small jump into the world of comic books where he spent many happy years as scriptwriter, illustrator and editor on such noted titles as The Beano, The Dandy, Sparky, The Topper, Buster, Whoopee!, Bunty, Jackie, Dr Who Magazine, and Whizzer & Chips before heading Stateside to work for the mighty Marvel Comics Group on the world famous Spider-Man, X-Men and the Incredible Hulk.

Tim has also worked as a writer for the Guardian newspaper, editor for America’s oldest publication The Saturday Evening Post and producer for LWT’s The South Bank Show (amongst others producing a show on the history of Marvel Comics!).

BEATLES RETURN TO SHROPSHIRE

More news from the Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend.  It just keeps getting better and better!

 

Beatles statues Liverpool  waterfront - photo credit Castle Fine Arts Foundry

The Beatles are returning to Shropshire more than half a century after their last appearance in the county.

Only this time the Fab Four will be an eye-popping seven feet six inches high and made of resin.

Replicas of the famous statues unveiled on Liverpool’s waterfront in 2015 will be stopping people in their tracks in the foyer of Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn, and are being brought to the county town as part of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend.

The mini-festival on September 20, 21 and 22 is a series of fundraising events in aid of the Samaritans of Shrewsbury, the chosen charity of this year’s Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Phil Gillam.

“These extraordinary statues of John, Paul, George and Ringo will delight their fans and theatre-goers over the next few weeks in the run-up to Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend,” said Councillor Gillam. “We are so grateful to Chris Jones and his colleagues from Castle Fine Arts Foundry near Oswestry for agreeing to bring these stunning works of art to Shrewsbury for us.

“It just so happens that Chris lives in Shrewsbury, heard about our Fab Four weekend and offered to help.”

These identical copies of the Liverpool originals will be on show during normal opening hours at Theatre Severn from Tuesday 3^rd September right the way through to September 22nd, the last day of the Beatles Weekend.

They are seven feet six inches high and each one weighs 50kgs. They are being loaned free of charge by Castle Fine Arts Foundry.

Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend is offering cinema screenings of five Beatles-related films at the Walker Theatre, an illustrated talk at The Hive in Shrewsbury, special town tours, and live music at the town’s Buttermarket and the Wheatsheaf in Frankwell.

The flesh-and-blood Beatles staged their final Shropshire concert at The Music Hall in Shrewsbury back in 1963.

Meanwhile, The Mersey Beatles concert at Theatre Severn on the Sunday night of Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend sold out within just a few weeks of being announced.

Full details and a 24-page souvenir brochure (PDF) of the Beatles Weekend can be found at  www.shrewsburybeatles.com

Beatle Fest in Italy - June 22 - 12-13 July 2019

For our Italian members and friends or anyone planning to be in Italy this summer! 

Tell Paolo, the BBFC sent you!

Your total guide to the Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend

Check out the fab events planned for this September weekend - Sept 20-21.

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This year, Shrewsbury will be celebrating all things Fab Four with the Shrewsbury Beatles Weekend. On September 20th, 21st and 22nd there will be a whole range of events in the town including live music, tours, special guest speakers and Beatles film screenings – once again proving that All You Need Is Love. On the 19th our preview event is a 2-hour boat cruise with live Beatles music by Tony Stanton. The weekend will finish with a concert at Theatre Severn featuring – from Liverpool – the top Beatles tribute band, The Mersey Beatles. The entire weekend is in aid of the Mayor of Shrewsbury’s charity 2019-20, the Samaritans of Shrewsbury. There will be additional events across Shrewsbury including musicians presenting live renditions of Beatles songs in the cellars of The Buttermarket, a venue reminiscent of the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool where the Fab Four first attracted attention. Five great Beatles films will be screened at The Walker Theatre on Friday and Saturday (see details below). The Beatles played in Shrewsbury three times – once at The Granada, twice at The Music Hall – and they even wrote one of their biggest hits, ‘From Me to You’, while travelling from York to their next gig in Shrewsbury in February 1963. In addition, it’s the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ classic album, Abbey Road, this September and The Mersey Beatles will be performing the album in its entirety as part of their act. About the Films Friday 20th September 4pm ‘Backbeat’ (15) 1994 100 mins  Iain Softley chronicles the frenetic times of The Beatles’ performances in sweaty and smoky clubs in Hamburg in the days before the band found global Director success. John, Paul, George, Pete and Stuart have to play long in to the night and in the process become a sensation. At the heart of the story is Stuart Sutcliffe’s relationship with local girl Astrid Kirchherr and former fellow art school friend John Lennon. The soundtrack is packed with rock and roll classics and captures the energy of The Beatles on this 1961 engagement in the German port. With Sheryl Lee, Stephen Dorff, Ian Hart, Gary Bakewell, Chris O’Neill and Scot Williams Tickets: £8.00  Friday 20th September 8pm ‘Looking for Lennon’ (12) 2018 93 mins Documentary director Roger Appleton presents an honest retrospective on the early life of John Lennon and the tragedies that shaped his personality and later his music. The film includes rare and previously unseen memoirs along with interviews with some of his closest family, friends and associates. The film uncovers the story of John’s time in The Quarrymen with interviews with original members. Fellow art school students and early friends recall their memories of teenage John as he was discovering music and life. Writer and director Curt Wiser describes the film – “I place ‘Looking for Lennon’ among the ranks of the great music documentaries out there.” The film will be introduced by director Roger Appleton and there will be a Q & A with him afterwards. Tickets: £8.00  Saturday 21st September 1.30pm ‘Good Ol’ Freda’ (PG) 2013 87 mins Behind a great band, there was a great woman. Beatles Fan Club Secretary Freda Kelly told her story for the first time in 50 years in this fun and charming documentary directed by Ryan White. At the start she had no idea how far The Beatles would go but she had faith in them and they had faith in her. For ten years Freda was a witness to the ups and downs of life in the inner circle of the greatest band in history. “This story of Freda Kelly’s will be one of the last true stories of The Beatles that you’ll ever really hear.” - Angie McCartney, Paul’s Stepmother “Pure joy.” - The Hollywood Reporter Tickets: £8.00 Saturday 21st September 4.00pm ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ (U) 1964 88 mins  In 1964 the biggest band on the planet made their big screen debut with ‘A Hard Day’s Night’, a groundbreaking film that presented a ‘typical’ day in the life of The Fab Four as they tried to outrun screaming fans. They find Paul’s grandfather (Wilfred Brambell), deal with a stressed TV producer (Victor Spinetti) and make it to the show on time. Directed with unrelenting verve by Richard Lester whose innovative techniques paved the way for generations of music videos, the film’s frenetic mix of comic escapades, legendary one-liners and pop perfection captured a moment in time that defined a generation. The most iconic band in music history had arrived. We present a rare opportunity to see the 2014 4k restored version showcasing Gilbert Taylor’s luscious black & white photography with sound restored by top Abbey Road team Giles Martin and Sam Okell. A real treat! The film will be preceded by a talk by Cara Spencer, daughter of Beatles photographer Terence Spencer. Tickets: £8.00 Saturday 21st September  7.30pm ‘The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years’ (12A) 2016 115 mins The Beatles stormed Europe in 1963 and, in 1964, they conquered America. Their groundbreaking world tours changed global youth culture forever and, arguably, invented mass entertainment as we know it today. All the while the group was composing and recording a series of extraordinarily successful singles and albums. However, the relentless pressure of such unprecedented fame, that in 1966 became uncontrollable turmoil, led to the decision to stop touring. Oscar winning director Ron Howard explores this incredible journey in his own unique way. With original interviews, footage and staggering live performances he puts us right inside this extraordinary adventure. The film won five awards including the Grammy for Best Music Film in 2017. “The closest you can get to actually being there.” – Ali Plumb, BBC Radio 1 Tickets: £8.00

Weekend Schedule Thursday 19th September Beatles Boat Cruise on the Sabrina 7.30pm – depart Victoria Quay Cruise along the River Severn on board the Sabrina for two hours with live Beatles music with Tony Stanton plus records by The Fab Four. Tickets £12 available now via www.sabrinaboat.co.uk First drink and nibbles are included. Friday 20th September The Walker Theatre at Theatre Severn 4.00pm Film – ‘Backbeat’ (cert 15) Tickets: £8 6.00pm Launch event with guests - Theatre Severn first floor foyer 8.00pm Film ‘Looking For Lennon’ (cert 12), introduced by director Roger Appleton, followed by Q & A. Tickets: £8. www.theatresevern.co.uk Saturday 21st September 10.30am Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (The Music Hall) 10.30am – Historic Town Tour of Medieval and Tudor Shrewsbury with Martin Wood, Town Crier finishing with coffee on the Balcony of The Music Hall, where The Beatles played twice (14th Dec 1962 & 26th April 1963) Tickets £8 1.30pm Film – ‘Good Ol’ Freda’ (cert PG) Tickets: £8 4.00pm Film – ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ (cert U) Preceded by a short talk by Cara Spencer, daughter of Beatles photographer Terence Spencer. Tickets: £8 7.30pm Film ‘The Beatles: Eight Days A Week, The Touring Years’ (cert 12A) Tickets: £8 The Wheatsheaf, Frankwell 7.00pm until late - Beatles Open Mic Night. Local bands and singers perform The Beatles’ greatest hits and lesser known songs. Sunday 22nd September  10.30am and 11.30am – Tours of the Granada Theatre (yet to be confirmed) The Buttermarket Cellars, Howard Street  12 noon – 2.00pm Lunchtime Live at ‘The Cavern’. Live Beatles music with The Backbeat Three, Famous Last Words and Two-faced Tom & The Bootleg Boys. Doors open 11.30am, event ends at 2.30pm. Refreshments - tea & coffee, licensed bar. Settle down with a drink, a Sunday paper and enjoy some great Beatles music in a venue that will bring back Cavern memories! Tickets: £10 including bacon roll and salad (or vegetarian option) Bookings open online 20th May The Hive, 5 Belmont  2.30pm Talk: ‘The Beatles in Comics’ by Tim Quinn. Since arriving at the Toppermost of the Poppermost, The Beatles have appeared in thousands of comic strips and gag cartoons. Former Marvel Comics comic book creator Tim Quinn takes a look at 100 of the best....and worst! Tickets: £9 via www.facebook.com/shrewsburybeatles/events  Theatre Severn - Main auditorium  7.30pm Live in concert – The Mersey Beatles The showstopping setlist includes around 40 of The Beatles’ greatest songs, covering every era, and occasionally a lesser known classic for the true Beatles aficionados. Every concert is a unique experience. No script, just great music and a desire to capture the true spirit of The Beatles with a refreshing authenticity. The whole of the album ‘Abbey Road’ will be performed for its 50th anniversary. Tickets: £22 & £20 Book soon as tickets are selling fast!

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See the Beatles Weekend events and book tickets at www.facebook.com/shrewsburybeatles/events

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