Performance
& Live Music
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Prema is a family friendly Arts Centre, promoting performance, live music and art exhibitions as well as accessible workshops, classes and creative experiences for kids and adults.
Prema, near Dursley in the Stroud valleys, offers an affordable day out for all folk in the South West.
At Prema we strive to offer something rather different by way of performance and live music. We have a particular interest in edgy, funny theatre which uses both physicality and stunning visuals to tell a story in a remarkable and engaging way.
We warmly welcome families to attend both music and theatre here at the arts centre. We suggest minimum ages for shows and sometimes offer a family deal ticket for theatre events to make a memorable evening out all the more affordable.
A family ticket is for 2 adults and 2 kids (or equivalent)
You told us that you'd prefer it if our performance and live gigs were just a bit earlier and so now all evening performances start at 7.30pm.
October
Sat 12
7:30pm
Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell
£15/£12(c) • Friends £13/£10(c)
Owen Spafford and Louis Campbell met as teenagers, as part of the first cohort of the National Youth Folk Ensemble. Since forming their duo in 2018, they have: supported various acts in venues up and down the land; been nominated for the BBC Young Folk Award and released their 5* rated debut album
Together they create a hypnotic, intricate and intimate sound using just guitar and violin. Their music manages to orbit many different sound-worlds from traditional English dance tune to chamber music to capture an exquisite, gentle beauty – just perfect for losing yourself in thought and contemplation.
Tonight’s an absolute must for lovers of simple, unadorned musical sophistication.
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Fri 8
7:30pm
Ryan Young with Gillie O'Flaherty
£15/£12(c) • Friends £13/£10(c)
Ryan Young is a Scottish fiddle player and musician from Glasgow; a traditional fiddler playing strathspeys, reels and jigs, a young violinist who brings inventive ideas to traditional Scottish music.
Tonight, he is joined by guitarist and fellow former Scottish Conservatoire graduate Gillie O’Flaherty who shares a passion for bringing a dynamic new perspective to the traditional music of Scotland.
An evening which offers an evocative journey to elevate the soul. Book good and early!
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Sat 30
7:30pm
Eddy Smith & the 507
£17/£14(c) • Friends £15/£12(c)
Join us for a massive night with a BIG sound, courtesy of Eddy Smith with his unique, husky voice and awesome piano accompaniment – in recent years he’s really been really his mark on the UK’s growing Americana scene. Widely recognised as one of the prominent male vocalists on the country soul & blues circuit, Eddy’s infectious melodies and soulful song-writing has drawn comparisons to the likes of Joe Cocker, JJ Grey and Marcus King.
Backed by his long-time friends, they form the multinational five-piece, Eddy Smith & The 507. Their music, engulfed by rich vocal harmonies and gospel-like organ is reminiscent of a sound from way before their time. With an irresistible blend of various Americana styles, such as blues, soul, country and rock, the quintet are sure to take Prema by storm for this awesome autumn gig.
Be sure to book your tickets in plenty of time!
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Fri 21
7:30pm
Ashley Hutchings with Blair Dunlop
£22/£19(c) • Friends £20/£17(c)
Ashley Hutchings ‘The Guvnor’ formed Fairport Convention in 1967; a group that went on to invent British folk-rock with the album Liege & Lief - an album that was voted the ‘Most Important Folk Album of All Time' by BBC Radio 2 listeners in 2002. He subsequently formed Steeleye Span who also had enormous success and then the first of many Albion Bands.
Tonight, Ashley is joined by his son Blair Dunlop for this very special birthday tour. A BBC Folk Award-winning singer-songwriter in his own right, the pair will reflect on a very special musical relationship in chat, music and song.
Tickets are sure to sell out super-quick, so immediate booking is highly recommended.
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Prema is a family friendly Arts Centre, promoting performance, live music and art exhibitions as well as accessible workshops, classes and creative experiences for kids and adults.
Prema, near Dursley in the Stroud valleys, offers an affordable day out for all folk in the South West.