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Bonington Jazz Company welcomes grooving guitarist Dan Johnson
We’re delighted to welcome Derby’s own Dan Johnson to the Bonington Jazz Company bandstand! A familiar face on the local scene — with appearances at Derby Jazz, the Belper Jazz Company and Wrexham International Guitar Festival, and guest spots alongside the likes of Dave O’Higgins and Sheryl Bailey — Dan brings a beautiful blend of soulful groove and sophisticated melody. A great night of jazz guitar awaits.
Vernon is a highly entertaining jazz and soul singing guitarist, serving up a stylish mix of jazz, funk and soul with real class and groove. Inspired by the playing of Wes Montgomery and George Benson, and the vocals of Al Jarreau, Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder, Vernon’s performs with a jazzy sound with a soulful, funky edge, featuring favourites including George Benson classics such as Love Ballad and Give Me The Night.
Vernon began his career playing guitar and singing with reggae and funk bands in London, including appearances upstairs at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, and has since become a familiar face on the UK jazz circuit. Highlights include performances at Birmingham Jazz Festival, appearances as a featured artist on Jazz FM, and support slots for Courtney Pine CBE, Geno Washington, Acoustic Alchemy, Snake Davis and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
A regular performer at Southport Jazz Festival, Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival and Marlborough Jazz Festival, Vernon is a seasoned and charismatic performer whose warm vocals, fluent guitar work and irresistible grooves always make for a great night.
Nerina Pallot has spent twenty-five years in music proving that “under the radar” is actually a perfectly valid career strategy. If you stick at it long enough, eventually the radar gives up and books you into the Royal Albert Hall.
She was dropped after her very first album, which some might have taken as a sign. Instead, she made a second one. Fires brought Top 40 singles, commercial success, and the beginnings of a reputation as someone who doesn’t know when to quit. That stubborn streak has since earned her BRIT and Ivor Novello nominations, songs recorded by artists including Kylie Minogue, and a fiercely loyal audience that has followed her career for more than two decades.
In 2026, Pallot celebrated twenty-five years since the release of her debut album Dear Frustrated Superstar with a headline performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall in May 2026 and the release of Fire Escape Symphonies, a career-spanning collection of songs from across her catalogue.
But it is on stage that Pallot has truly built her reputation. An extraordinary live performer, she can hold a room spellbound with the quietest ballad, have an audience singing at the top of their lungs moments later, then leave them crying with laughter in between. Few artists make such a large room feel intimate, or such a small room feel unforgettable.
Whether performing at the Royal Albert Hall or in a village hall somewhere off the M1, Pallot brings the same combination of emotional honesty, razor-sharp wit and world-class songwriting that has made her one of Britain’s most enduring independent artists.
*Tickets on sale- Wednesday 17 June at 10am
The Nottingham Organ Society return for their July concert featuring popular organist Nicholas Martin
Presented by the Nottingham Organ Society
This concert will take place in the Bonington Theatre Bar. Tickets will be limited!
A welcome return to the Bonington Theatre by the tribute band ‘UnderCover Cliff’ playing many hits from Sir Cliff Richard spanning six decades of his career. We are not a look-alike tribute (we leave that to Cliff himself!) however we guarantee you’ll be jumping in your seats and dancing in the aisles with songs such as Dancing Shoes, The Young Ones, Bachelor Boy, Devil Woman, Lucky Lips and many more! Enjoy a wide selection of songs from one of the world’s favourite entertainers on this night of nostalgia. Book your seats early and be prepared to be entertained!
The Highly Successful Show, We Three Kings – of Rock n Roll.
Celebrates the music of three artists- Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard & Elvis Presley.
Marc Robinson from ‘Stars in their Eyes’, ‘Buddy’ The Musical and many more successful shows, with full authentic attire, Stratocaster Guitar and horned rimmed glasses, Marc will perform…. Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, & Peggy Sue to name but a few!
Jimmy Jemain, is a multi award winning Cliff Richard tribute artist. Celebrating the music of Cliff in his early Days, with songs Move It, Do you Wanna Dance and many more. Jimmy has performed Cliff all over from the West End to all over the World, with his true portrayal of the man himself!
Steve Halliday gives a sensitive and respectful performance to Elvis Presley, Steve has appeared on many T.V. Shows, ‘Stars in their Eyes’, BBC 1’s Elvis Special, as well as his image being used in Las Vegas as a hologram to name but a few, his love of Elvis will help you enjoy an evening fit for a King! Come along and hear hit after hit from Teddy Bear to Suspicious Minds, an uplifting two hour show that will have you dancing in the isles.
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T.V. Gold! Three ‘Star’s in their Eyes’ contestants on the one Bill!
Will Rock n Roll in Arnold ever Die? That’ll be the day!
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Ray Butcher is a highly acclaimed jazz trumpeter with a global performing history, having graced stages at renowned jazz clubs like the 606 Club, Ronnie Scotts, and Matt and Phreds. Heavily influenced by jazz legends Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis, he has also performed alongside many leading UK jazz improvisers. His performance at the 2025 Buxton International Festival turned heads so it’s a treat to welcome Ray to the Bonington Bar.
Beyond the jazz scene, Ray’s impressive career includes a musical TV debut at age 15, performing the trumpet solo on the Grammy-nominated “God’s Great Dance Floor” for Martin Smith and Chris Tomlin, and collaborations with diverse artists such as Dr. John, Mica Paris, and Robbie Williams.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this exceptional talent live!
After a successful first appearance at the Bonington, Yvonne returns for a second show with the Bonington Jazz Company. Drawing on many years performing in Asia, including as a regular vocalist with Hong Kong’s Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra and with her own quintet YBQ, she brings her rich, warm tones to a stylish set of pop favourites reimagined with a jazzy twist. Featuring songs by Bob Dylan, Adele, Leonard Cohen and Elvis Presley, this promises another evening of familiar songs heard in a fresh and engaging way.
A spectacular live multimedia celebration of Pink Floyd’s music and imagery, built for the big screen.
Equinox (Andy Holt) presents Visions of Floyd — a live cinematic multimedia experience that fuses classic Floyd tracks performed live with cinema-scale projected sequences and striking visual effects, supported by a full light show.
Expect a “unique and immersive” Floyd experience, praised by audiences for its authenticity, passion and creativity.
Running order-
7.00pm – Doors
7.30pm – Equinox (Act 1)
8.15pm – Interval
8.45p – Equinox (Act 2)
9.45p – Finish (approx.)
(Please note timings may be subject to change.)
Tickets: Early release: £17.50 (limited allocation) | Standard: £20.00
Booking fee: £1.95 per ticket (added at checkout)
Photos and filming may take place during this event for promotional purposes.
The Nottingham Organ Society will be moving their concerts into our comfortable theatre bar for June, and this month’s headliner is the perfect performer to create the best atmosphere in our intimate space. Andrew Nix has established himself on the organ circuit not only as a musician but also as an entertainer. His varied musical repertoire along with his Yorkshire humour has made him one of the country’s favourite performers.
Presented by the Nottingham Organ Society
This concert will take place in the Bonington Theatre Bar. Tickets will be limited!