Photos from the 6th June 2011 One World Club (MK) best of show, as part of Stony Live. All photos © Joe Gilbert Photography 2011

Julie Herlihy Irish Dancers

Danny Antagonist

 Shonah Shah

Ayo

Paul Jackson

Andy Powell

Phil Underwood

Sue Gray

 

2010 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

2010 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!



Monday 6th December, Cruck Barn, MK Discovery Centre, Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey, MK13 9AP
Doors open 6.30 p.m. Performances from 7.30 p.m.
Admission: free
Parking: freeLine-up:

George Anthony: The smoothest and slickest performer of music from the swing era you’ll ever see in UK. When I first saw him I thought Nat King Cole had come back to life (pic below)

Lee Devine: If you haven’t seen this raunchy blues singer you’ve missed one of the stars of Milton Keynes! Lee sings with a passion and sincerity rarely witnessed in live shows. Seeing Lee perform live is a treat comparable with a night out in London’s West End. Lee, like all our guests has kindly agreed to perform without payment, making it possible for the public to take advantage of a rare opportunity to see her without forking out!

Joe Barlow and Richard Smith: Joe has stunned us in the past with his superb classical guitar playing. Tonight we have the privilege of seeing him duet with teacher and mentor Richard Smith (pic below)

Billy and Calum Beck: This father and son duo, both Pipers in the Milton Keynes Pipe Band, saw the year in playing haunting Scottish pipes, and will see the year out in the same manner.

Mark Niel and the MK Theatre of Comedy. (Pic and biog below)
Biography – Mark Niel

Mark first stood on stage and declared himself a poet in May 2008. Audiences immediately warmed to his assured performances and deft ability to blend humour, pathos and provocative material.

In an amazingly short space of time, Mark has come to the attention of leading Spoken Word organisations having won Slams with Apples and Snakes; Hammer and Tongue; Spiel and Farrago. 2009 was an amazing year for Mark as he reached the final rounds of two National finals and performed at the Cheltenham Literature Festival as well as London’s West End.


Mark’s prize-winning material ranges from personal reflections to barn-storming Performance Pieces and he has been published by United Press, Forward Press, Monkey Kettle and South Bank Poetry. As well as performing, Mark also founded and hosts "Tongue in Chic" a Poetry and Spoken Word event in Milton Keynes which brings in the best performers on the national scene to entertain and inspire local writers.

Drawing on years of experience of acting and writing for theatre (Mark won the inaugural Marie Curie One Page Play Competition) his energetic performances never fail to make an impression. Whether despairing at his frequently misspelt name, raging at things that make him angry (that’s a long list by the way) or confessing his peccadilloes to an unsuspecting crowd his sets are stuffed full with humour, intelligence and changes of gear. To find “proper poems” that are genuinely moving rubbing shoulders with rants about the frustrations of Fridges in shared houses is a rare and expertly handled experience.


Si, if you thought Milton Keynes had nothing to offer except Concrete Cows and somewhere for Londoners to park and ride, then watch out because Mark is leading a poetic mission to make you change your mind. Mark has appeared with John Hegley, Zena Edwards, Elvis McGonagall, Jean “Binta” Breeze, Ava Vidal, Niall O'Sullivan, A F Harrold, Simon Munnery and Rachel Pantechnicon.

“Mighty Fine” Elvis McGonagall
“A rising star of the UK Poetry Scene" Hammer and Tongue
”A histrionic Tour de Force" Rachel Pantechnicon
“Stuff like that is the reason I still go to poetry nights” Niall Spooner-Harvey
“Just seen Mark Niel smash it at Speakeasy. Tim Clare
One to watch, literally and figuratively”.

 Remember, for more news and information, be sure to check out the website, www.oneworldclubmk.co.uk  

November 1st show

We have an absolute STONKER of a show for you on November 1^st.

As always, it’s completely free, and at our usual address;

Cruck Barn, Milton Keynes Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP

Doors open 6.30 p.m. Performances from 7.30 p.m.   

Sue Gray. one of the most popular singers of Jazz, pop and blues. See her perform at http://www.youtube.com/user/OneWorldClubMK#p/a/u/2/6-HibeduuBc 

 Julie Herlihy School of Irish Dance

Everybody enjoys Irish dance! This group of girls will take you back to Riverdance with their stunning costumes and even more stunning dancing.!

 Concrete Cowboys. Now you’re in for a real treat! Established as the city’s foremost country band for more than ten years, this is simply a band not to be missed.

 Demetri Petrou. This Greek Cypriot flamenco and classical guitarist is so impressive you can hear a pin drop whenever he plays.

 Sian Magill. Sian is a young singer/songwriter/guitarist who is making such an impact that she can be seen regularly performing with her band on the Milton Keynes music scene. (Photo attached) 

Michael Campbell. Michael is new to the scene, but with his passionate performance of pop favourites audiences can’t help but join in.

MKDRS. A Giffard Park based Jewish choir offering a cultural dimension that One World Club has not yet seen.  

Best wishes

Andy

ONE WORLD CLUB IS ONE YEAR OLD! PLEASE COME TO OUR PARTY!

When we launched One World Club in September 2009, we didn’t know whether we would still be here in a year’s time, whether there would be enough interest to make it work. We wanted to do something different, something big, and something that would let ALL the communities in the Milton Keynes area know how special they are to us.

Little did we know just how big this would turn out to be!

Milton Keynes Council threw in their full support, offering us a first rate function hall free of charge, a venue large enough to showcase large dance acts and seat over a hundred people.





A1 Tutors, a local private tuition agency continues to sponsor all additional costs, including free chocolates and crisps at every show. This support has made it possible to offer FREE ENTRANCE to all.

The shows have consistently played to full houses, and in June we were invited to become part of Stony Stratford’s renowned Stony Live festival! There were more punters than places, and people ended up standing in the courtyard looking through the windows!



Why do we do it? Andy Gilbert, show coordinator, says, “When you organise a show where no one is exploiting anybody, you get a very special atmosphere, one of people uniting as one big family coming together to enjoy the evening. Bringing so many people together from diverse backgrounds and feeling the warmth that they bring is an experience which is beyond words.”



So here we are, a year up the road and celebrating. The people of Milton Keynes voted with their feet and gave a resounding thumbs up, so we’re returning the compliment by continuing to do what we do best; more show-business, still free to all!



Be part of the celebration. Join us on September 6th!


Who’s on?


Sue Gray - Sue bowled the audience over with an impromptu unaccompanied song on our opening night, and has appeared twice since with her band. She is simply a singer who takes your breath away.


Sabina Adatia - Sabina is simply the most exciting, and possibly most glamorous Bollywood dancer you’ll ever see. Sabina opened the show on our opening night and we’re knocked out that she’s agreed to come back.



Natasha Silver - another launch-night return act is a young blues and rock singer/guitarist who astounds everyone who sees her. At 19, her guitar playing has been likened to Jimmy Hendrix and Brian May, but her impassioned singing is likened to no one except Natasha Silver! See for yourself at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Csg_zv37GE&feature=channel_page

Caroline Martin is a singer of pop and jazz who gives new meaning to the word ‘passion.’ She first visited us in July when she did an impromptu open mic spot. It was obvious to all that we were looking at a professional performer whose natural home is on the stage!



These are just some of the acts booked to appear on September 6th.

 

Details?



Monday 6th September 2010


Doors open 6.30 p.m. Performances from 7.30 p.m.


Cruck Barn, Milton Keynes Discovery Centre
Bradwell Abbey
Milton Keynes
MK13 9AP




Entrance free, parking free



Bar available



Cakes and pies on sale

PLUS OPEN MIC TIME for the first four lucky acts.

One World Club

One World Club! If you thought the other shows were good, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! I’m telling you about this one early because if you hear about it afterwards you’ll soon be sick of everyone telling you what a great show you missed. OK, I’ll stop rabbiting and get to the point.


Usual place and time, but I’ll tell you anyway, just in case you’ve forgotten:


Cruck Barn, Milton Keynes Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes, MK13 9AP Monday 2nd August 2010


Entrance free, parking free. Doors open 6.30 p.m. Performances from 7.30 p.m. Bar available. Cakes and pies on sale PLUS OPEN MIC TIME for the first four lucky acts.



Have you ever had the experience where you saw a performer, and you just knew, even before they started that you were witnessing musical genius? So it was when I first saw George Anthony at a fundraiser in Luton earlier this year.


George Anthony: From the way George carried himself, effortlessly blending into the atmosphere and greeting the audience, I knew we were in for something special. I wasn’t disappointed. He had the audience in the palm of his hand, singing songs from the Nat King Cole/Sinatra/Davies Jnr. era, here was someone who performed with style and polish leagues ahead of most of today’s talent. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. George agreed to appear in our June 7th show, a special production as part of the prestigious Stony Live festival. Despite a sizzling show with some of our top local talent, it was largely agreed that George was the icing on the cream on the cake. Till then I hadn’t been a fan of that genre of music, but I’ve been humming "Let There Be Love" ever since. George is a professional performer, and you would normally pay posh money to see him. However, One World Club is free entry, and George returns on August 2nd.

Take a look at George singing "Let There Be Love" at our show in June, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkwkrns5sj4

MK A Cappella are a stunning group of some thirty plus singers who sing without instruments, using their own voices for accompaniment. Their music, in the style of ‘Barbershop,’ is a shining example of how local people have harnessed their talents and given Milton Keynes yet another performing group to be proud of.


16 year old Lauren Holgate graduated from the gospel church to modern music. She moved the audience to silence with a short ‘open mic’ spot last May, and we’ve been patiently waiting for August to come around when she’s able to offer us a full spot. She fits in perfectly with The One World Club ethos, bringing together performers of different generations, performing music from genres as varied as The Temptations to modern day. Trust me, she’s bowl you over!




Freesteppin, streetdance group: lots of enthusiastic youngsters showing how showbiz can be fun and entertaining at the same time! their energy and excitement brings the atmosphere of any show to a new level!


The Petrou Family. Demetri, Alex and Chrissy Petrou are all accomplished musicians in their own right. Demetri is a seasoned performer of Flamenco and classical guitar, his daughter Alex a gifted clarinet player, while wife Chrissy socks it to you on flute (so don't sit too close! - Ed). If you were at the July show you will have seen Demetri perform on his own, and will be aware of his standard. Now we see the whole family combine their talents as a trio.



Mark Niel/The Mk Theatre of Comedy. If you’ve seen him before you won’t want to know more, you’ll just book the date and keep everything else out! Mark had the audience almost wetting themselves with laughter at our Stony Live Special in June this year. His performance poetry swings from a flatmate whose half of the fridge evolves new life forms to falling in love with the audience! Mark is booked to compere this show and perform with his colleagues from the MK Theatre of Comedy.

That’s enough from me. I didn’t mean to keep you here all day reading this email; I’m just so excited about this show I got carried away! That’s the excitement of show-business, which I want to share with you. Feel the buzz, stay young! There is more info and pictures on our home page.


Meantime I’ll be getting ready. The team will be buzzing to see you, and Amal will, as always, greet you at the door with a smile and a warm welcome.


Best wishes


Andy