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Fancy something different? One Night Events for the New Year

News 20 Dec 2024

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From the daring to the inspiring, we've got something for everyone to get excited about in the new year. With just one or two chances to experience these bold, fresh events, the choice is yours - don’t miss out!

Not sure which to pick? Read on for our rundown!

Sancho & Me

Perfect for history enthusiasts, lovers of captivating storytelling, and fans of music

Experience an unforgettable evening of storytelling as acclaimed actor and writer Paterson Joseph brings to life the extraordinary story of Charles Ignatius Sancho. In this part-biography, part-dramatized performance, Paterson draws from his celebrated novel, The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho, to tell the tale of a man who defied the odds to become a writer, composer, abolitionist, and one of the first Black Britons to vote in a British election.

Accompanied by Sancho's own compositions and original music created by co-creator, composer, and musician Ben Park, it’s a celebration of resilience, talent, and the remarkable legacy of an often-overlooked historical figure.

9 & 10 Jan - Book now

An Evening with Rob Wade

Perfect for film buffs, Bond enthusiasts, and lovers of exclusive behind-the-scenes events with a sparkling twist

Join us for an exclusive evening with one of the masterminds behind the James Bond films, including Casino Royale and Skyfall. In conversation with Ian Haydn Smith, this celebrated scriptwriter will take you behind the scenes of crafting some of the most iconic moments in modern cinema.

Tickets include a complimentary glass of fizz in the Minerva Bar, setting the perfect tone for an evening of cinematic storytelling and inspiration.

12 Jan - Book now

  • An iconic silhouette of a man in a smart suit holding a gun, at the end of a tunnel that mimics the barrel of a gun.
  • A film camera and notepad on a table.

Paradise Lost

Shows perfect for fans of epic tales, unconventional comedy, and creative chaos

A one man staging of Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost. Combining theatre, comedy and movement, this is a journey through the story of the creation of everything, condensed into 75 minutes. A single man plays all the characters, creates all the scenes and, despite his best efforts, falls a little short of perfection.

A show for anyone who has created anything (child, garden, paper aeroplane) and then watched it spiral out of control.

6 & 7 Feb - Book now

  • A man stands, drenched in water, gesturing in front of him. He wears an orange shirt and black dress trousers. Behind him is a wooden chair set against a black backdrop. He looks as if he is watching something shocking unfold in front of him.
  • A man strikes a post, raising one leg and arm up. He wears a pink shirt, black trousers and striking red socks. The floor of the stage is covered with a white plastic cover and there are several small paper cut-outs scattered around. In the background is a wooden chair and white pair of shoes.
  • A man is sat in a grey suit and pink shirt, reading a book. He has dark hair and a dark beard. He looks out from above his book, his expression is reflective.
  • A man sits sideways on a wooden chair, holding himself up as if suspended in mid-air. His arms reach up and legs reach out, as if he is falling from a height. He wears a pink shirt, black trousers and white shoes. He is lit from above by a warm spotlight.

Riders to the Sea

Perfect for lovers of haunting tales, timeless music, and the power of family

Award-winning chamber opera company OperaUpClose bring their inimitable style to the Minerva for the first time.

Weaving together live performance, projection and recorded sound to create an intimate, visceral tale. Riders to the Sea follows a family in an ancient fishing community haunted by the grief of losing nearly all of their male members at sea.

11 Feb - Book now

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  1. A person is lying down, eyes closed, with their hands in their long hair. They are wearing a simple button-up shirt, the image crops just underneath the collar. There is a textured blue wash around the outside of the image, which looks like waves.
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    Riders to the Sea

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  2. A man holds himself up on a chair as if he’s floating in mid-air. He is wearing a shirt and suit trousers but is soaking wet. Water falls from above. The spotlight above him creates his shadow on the floor underneath him.
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    Paradise Lost

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  3. White concentric circles on a black background which the silhouette of a man with a gun in the centre. On the right is a head shot of Rob Wade - a white man in a black shirt with blond hair.
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    An Evening with Rob Wade

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    Sancho & Me

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