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Passion for Life Friday Events Phatfish
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Fri 26 Mar 7:00pm Town Hall

A Passion for Life is a set of events organised at Easter 2010 by local churches and are an opportunity for people of all faiths and none to consider the relevance of Jesus Christ for today. Rico Tice will be giving a number of talks on various topics. Tonight, well-known Christian band, Phatfish will be playing and Rico will be speaking. Also throughout the weekend there are smaller events aimed different sections of the community such as an interactive Easter Family Praise concert and a pre-school Lost Sheep Party. On the Saturday there will also be a number of talks on issues with opportunities for Q&A. Full info at "A Passion For Life":http://www.apassionforlife-brum.org.uk
Passion for Life Saturday Events Henry Olonga, Stilltime, Rico Tice
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Sat 27 Mar 7:00pm Town Hall

A Passion for Life is a set of events organised at Easter 2010 by local churches and are an opportunity for people of all faiths and none to consider the relevance of Jesus Christ for today. Rico Tice will be giving a number of talks on various topics. Saturday features an evening with Henry Olonga, the Zimbabwean cricket captain who made a stand against President Mugabe. There's also a jazz group, Stilltime and a talk by Rico Tice. Also throughout the weekend there are smaller events aimed different sections of the community such as an interactive Easter Family Praise concert and a pre-school Lost Sheep Party. On the Saturday there will also be a number of talks on issues with opportunities for Q&A. Full info at "A Passion For Life":http://www.apassionforlife-brum.org.uk
Passion for Life Sunday Events Easter Praise, Rico Tice
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Sun 28 Mar 7:00pm Town Hall

A Passion for Life is a set of events organised at Easter 2010 by local churches and are an opportunity for people of all faiths and none to consider the relevance of Jesus Christ for today. Rico Tice will be giving a number of talks on various topics. Sunday will see an Easter Praise concert with a local gospel choir and a talk from Rico. Also throughout the weekend there are smaller events aimed different sections of the community such as an interactive Easter Family Praise concert and a pre-school Lost Sheep Party. On the Saturday there will also be a number of talks on issues with opportunities for Q&A. Full info at "A Passion For Life":http://www.apassionforlife-brum.org.uk

3pm Easter Family Praise 7pm Rico Tice
An Evening with Rufus Wainwright
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Tue 20 Apr 7:45pm Symphony Hall

Affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” and praised by The New York Times for his "genuine originality," Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. Rufus has achieved his success by carving out his own singular sound in the worlds of rock, opera, theatre, dance and film.
An Audience with Ann Widdecombe, in conversation with Iain Dale
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Tue 1 Jun 7:30pm Town Hall

Larger-than-life politician, novelist and TV celebrity, Ann Widdecombe delights audiences across the land with her witty and controversial speeches. Now she brings her show to the general public answering questions and sharing anecdotes in conversation with Iain Dale. Iain Dale is a political commentator, publisher and broadcaster, appearing on numerous political radio and television programmes.
Silent Comedy Classics: Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton Improvised organ accompaniment by NIGEL OGDEN
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Sun 6 Jun 3:30pm Town Hall

*Laurel & Hardy* _You’re Darn Tootin’_ (1928) 20’ *Buster Keaton* _The General_ (1927) Two of the greatest of all silent comedies. Stan and Ollie’s short film includes classic sequences and an uproarious final pant-ripping scene, while Buster Keaton’s masterpiece is filled with hilarious gags and ingenious, perfectly timed stunts. Maestro Nigel Ogden tickles the ivories of the Town Hall’s mighty organ, revealing its lighter side as he improvises a freshly-minted accompaniment to the afternoon’s jollity.
With improvised organ accompaniment by *Nigel Ogden*