This Spring PAC will be open for use by theatre and music groups in the community, check out the details below to see what’s on.

Out of the Mist

Thursday 29 March, 2:30pm & 7:30pm and Friday 30 March 7:30pm (£12/£5)

‘Time was when seafarers’ lives were in the hands of God… but beyond all human aid.’
Based on true events, Out of the Mist dramatizes the history of the RNLI. A tale of pluck, poignancy and peril on the seas.
A tribute to, and in aid of, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Cheltenham Gospel Choir

Saturday 31 March, 7:30pm 
Charity donations on the door.

Cheltenham Gospel Choir is a community based group of around fifty members. They sing a range of gospel styles, including traditional favourites, African spirituals and modern gospel songs.

All money raised from this concert will support charities chosen by Cheltenham Gospel Choir: Family Space (a charity which provides places for parents and families to meet each other, giving them room to socialise or have time to themselves) and Amani Children’s Home (a Tanzanian charity that provides food, education, counselling and medical care for AIDs orphans and street children).

Hedda Gabler

Wednesday 11 April, 7:30pm (£10/£5)

Following the popular success and critical acclaim of their first production ‘The Accrington Pals‘, The Patesian Players, drawn from former pupils of Pate’s Grammar School under the direction of Rory O’Sullivan, offer a fresh perspective on Ibsen’s iconic study in evil ‘Hedda Gabler’.

The Mansion’s Third Unbridled View

Thursday 12 April, 7:30pm (£10/£8/£5)

A ‘dystopia’ of breeders, celebrities and military are characterized by codes of behaviour. There is another group: the resistance led by an indomitable woman. These are shocking images of monumental beauty. Hand in Glove Performance Company was formed two years ago and is made up of students and staff from the University of Gloucestershire, as well as people from the wider local community who are interested in performance. They meet regularly to create performance works.

Three Steps East and Stereo Influence

Friday 13 April, Debate at 3.30pm, Gig at 7.30pm (£8/£5)

Two great local bands.
Three Steps East return to PAC by popular demand; a three-piece acoustic band with folk rock and indie influences. Listen to them here.
Stereo Influence have recently worked on their forthcoming album with multi-gold producer Mike Bennett (The Fall, The Specials, The Stranglers) and have also been playlisted on Q Radio as well as many other regional stations. Listen to them here.

Pirates of the Carry Bean

Thursday 19 April, 8pm (£5)

3 weeks to do the impossible... Can we transform 5 homeless GEAR residents into near professional film actors... and create a film!?
Come and see the results with this amazing fly-on-the-wall documentary followed by “The Pirates of The Carry Bean” Film short and question and answer session with Laura Whittard, local film maker and the homeless actorsafterwards. Come and be part of this incredible social experiment by giving a standing ovation to the very people we ignore on the streets of Gloucestershire everyday.

Youth Theatre

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Slots for Creative Community 2012 are now full, but if you have an idea for a project and are interested in taking part in Creative Community 2013, we would love to hear from you. Email info@parabolaartscentre.co.uk.