John Mortimer’s adaptation of Dickens’s masterpiece will enchant children and adults alike and yet retains the political incision with which Dickens castigated society. This moral parable with all the much-loved characters – miserly Scrooge, the loving Cratchits and faithful nephew Fred - is boisterous, sentimental and compassionate family entertainment.

Scrooge returns home to his cheerless rooms and a series of supernatural experiences begins. He undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future determine that, if he doesn’t change his ways, he will end up walking the earth forever as an invisible and lonely ghost himself.

This excellent supernatural thriller is set in a former orphanage where Laura has returned to raise her adopted son, Simon. Simon tells her he has five invisible friends but then disappears himself.

A new hope is born and the 18th century is happily exploding, sometimes very messily, with cake, coffee and commerce. London smugly calls itself the centre of the artistic world and its rising star, woman playwright, Carrie Lyndon, accepts a commission to write a play for regional theatre, but is it really her who arrives in Gloucester to fulfil the commission? The powers of government are now reaching far into the countryside and pretty soon it begins to bite back: riots, sit-ins and boycotts abound, and starvation and persecution soon follow. The country is in uproar and the Militia is called in. The role of the theatre and of the women within it are called into question. Does anyone really care if the show goes on or not and, if so, why?

This brilliant young trio was formed from exceptional graduates of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. It has been accepted on the Live Music Now scheme and played recently at the Chipping Campden Music Festival and the National Gallery. The trio also have separate performing careers, highlights of which include concerts at the Purcell Room, St John’s Smith Square, St Martin-in-the-Fields and a live broadcast for BBC Radio 3.

The Sollertinsky Piano Trio takes its name from the Russian musician Ivan Sollertinsky to whom Shostakovich dedicated his second Piano Trio.

After almost 40 years with Steeleye Span, fiddle player Peter Knight’s name and reputation are known to most people with an interest in traditional music. Peter created his own trio ‘Gigspanner’ to explore more fully the areas of music that interest him.

Hailed by ‘Songlines’ Magazine as ‘another milestone in folk’s rebirth of cool moment’, Gigspanner continues to engage hearts and minds with emotionally loaded and life enriching takes on British traditional and world music. Gigspanner’s Debut Album ‘Lipreading the Poet’, was named as one of the top 15 Global/World Music CD’s for 2009, by ‘The Wire’ Music Magazine.

Steeleye Span’s iconic fiddle player is joined by Roger Flack (Guitar) and Vincent Salzfaas (Conga’s/Djembe).

“Quite simply, this band is stunning. I was impressed – and I take some impressing. But my advice to you is simple: go see this band as I guarantee you’ll enjoy it and be impressed too, mightily”

Hugh Crabtree, Feast of Fiddles.

You’re lost: strayed from the path. Night is setting in. Moon has slipped away. You might happen on a house, deep in a forest. You might be relieved you’d found it. Dinner is being served; won’t you take your place?

The Family promises a world of escape which mixes powerful narrative, vibrant spectacle, fantasy, the supernatural, horror and cabaret. Poetry and text by Annamaria Murphy and live music by Rogue Theatre’s newest creation, theatre band, The Thieves.

" “stimulating and disturbing in equal measures”. " - Marion Cox – Dorset Echo

"a fast-moving, visually satisfying and thrilling hour and a half.” Jo Feesey - Pathway To The Red Sun " - Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe

" this incredible piece of work draws strongly from the dark side – a splendidly Gothic drama”. " - Shiela Vanloo, West Briton

The Vardanyan String Quartet has performed throughout the UK, including appearances at St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Wigmore Hall and the Barbican. Recent concerts include recitals in Chatsworth House and at the North Norfolk Music Festival, several performances of the Mendelssohn Octet with the Chilingirian Quartet and a tour of Germany. After hearing them in London, Bernard Haitink invited them to perform in his recital series in Switzerland. The quartet has also been privileged to perform with Melvyn Tan, Kathryn Stott, Martin Frøst, and Gabor Takacs-Nagy.

A rare opportunity to see David Lean’s masterpiece again on the big screen. Starring Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins and Omar Sharif, this is cinema on an epic scale.

Now in its fourth year, Mapdance has established itself as an exciting postgraduate company of young, dynamic dancers, recruited nationally and internationally, performing a diverse repertoire by renowned and upcoming contemporary choreographers.

as a recitalist, giving performances in the Purcell Room and Wigmore Hall as well as on radio and television, making many recordings with principals of major London orchestras, including the works of Hummel and his contemporaries. Clive also co-founded the Oxford Flute Summer School in 1987, which is still regarded around the world as the leading course of its kind.

Christine Croshaw’s concert engagements have included many appearances at the Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Purcell Room and the major concert halls of Europe. She has partnered several international artists, including the great violinist, Nathan Milstein. Recordings have included albums for the American label, Golden Crest, and a series of CDs for Meridian Records which are often played on Radio 3 and Classic FM.

Watching the new Phil Cool show, you won’t realise that two hours have flown by, but beware - you might just bust a gut when his Billy Connolly tries to teach you the perils of using too many profanities by slipping into the entire cast of Dad’s Army. No doubt you’ll have your favourites. Phil’s happens to be his Paul McCartney bringing John Lennon back to life by means of a tape recorder!

"It started with a crease . The muscles twitch into life and the big face exhibits all the consistency of Play-Doh . The crease collapses into a volcanic convulsion and the comic contortions reveal a marvellous, madcap metamorphosis"

Glasgow Herald

With the release of their brilliant third album Centrifusion, Celtish have won many new admirers and make their second visit to the Sundial.

“One of the finest contemporary folk bands around.”

The Royal Albert Hall

“An eclectic fusion of styles and traditions.”

BBC Music Now

“One of the finest bands making waves.”

The Gulbenkian Theatre

This fascinating film explores the relationship between a middle-aged academic and his younger wife (the director himself and his real-life wife Ebru Ceylan) who move through the seasons of their marriage. As the plot progresses, we see the scenery and locations change in parallel with their inner conflicts.

The toxic final act of a doomed relationship is played out in a kind of cinematic real time in this superb, if painful and opaque movie by the Turkish arthouse master Nuri Bilge Ceylan - a film made remarkable by the fact that the male and female leads are played by Ceylan himself and Ebru Ceylan, his wife.

Peter Bradshaw, Guardian

A former member of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Pfeifer String Quartet and the Dehler String Quartet, Carol Allen has made many radio and television recordings throughout Europe. She has also toured widely as a soloist and chamber musician.

Alan Maclean’s career has included solo and concerto performances throughout the UK, recordings and broadcasts on radio and television. He is much in demand as a chamber musician, appearing recently at the Three Choirs and Cheltenham International Festivals. He has also made two highly acclaimed CDs of English piano duets for Albany Records.

As a trio, they have performed live on Radio 3 and Classic FM and have commissioned many new works, several of which feature on their highly-rated CD Let Go on the BGS label.

Performance of the highest order ... a persuasive and accessible programme superbly presented

Paul Fowles Classical Guitar Magazine

From blues to ballads, showstoppers to swing, classics to chart toppers, the Kentwood Show Choir creates a sound that takes your breath away. One of the country’s leading show choirs, it has performed in Germany, Austria, California, Poland, Romania, Ireland and Spain, often to rave reviews. Through its concert programme, the choir has helped raise over a million pounds for local and national charities.

In recent years, performances have been given in Guildford Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral and the Royal Albert Hall (with Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth). National television appearances have included Bob says Opportunity Knocks, Noel’s House Party and Songs of Praise.

“The Kentwood Show Choir and Sheila Harrod breathe life and energy into all that they do. They sing from the heart and communicate joy.”

Bob Chilcott, composer

His recent work has included a Wigmore Hall recital with Caroline Dale, recitals and BBC recordings with soprano Elizabeth Watts, performances of the Brahms and Elgar Quintets with the Emperor and Heath String Quartets, a Wigmore Hall recital with Patricia Rozario and a series of concerts celebrating the songs of Duparc at St. John’s, Smith Square. Paul has also appeared as a concerto soloist (Mozart K414) with the English Chamber Orchestra and performed live on BBC Radio 3.

“Paul Turner was superlative in every way - wonderfully sensitive, with a very wide tonal palette.”

Oxford Mail

A lonely professor returns to his New York apartment to find it occupied by a couple he has not met before. In the wake of 9/11, this brilliant, moving film challenges official attitudes to immigration and highlights the dangers of over-reaction.

Emotionally engaging drama from the director of The Station Agent, with a great script and a terrific performance from Richard Jenkins. One of the best films of the year.

Matthew Turner - The ViewLondon Review

The brilliant, innovative harping of Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Irish Traditional Musician of the Year 2001, and the impressive versatility of English guitar wizard Chris Newman, make a welcome return to the Sundial with their addictive and stylish cocktail of powerhouse Irish dance-music, gorgeous airs, evocative old songs and striking new compositions - with shots of hot jazz and bluegrass thrown in! Their new CD FireWire has attracted much critical acclaim.

“Dazzling virtuosity… The speed and complexity of Newman’s guitar-playing is to be marvelled at… exquisitely delivered songs… delightful.”

Daily Telegraph

“When it comes to virtuoso work on this ancient and delicate instrument, the Irish player Maire Ni Chathasaigh is in a class of her own.”’

The Guardian

“An eclecticism and spirit of adventure here that is quite thrilling… Virtuoso playing… bewitching string fantasies and a wonderfully clear and expressive voice.”

The Times

Welcome to Beaumont - a town of strong family values but where dance is considered the work of the devil. Newcomer Ren soon finds himself at odds with the powerful local minister, Reverend Moore but not his beautiful daughter Ariel.

With classic tracks and foot tapping numbers like the title track, “Lets hear it for the boy” and “Holding out for a hero” you will love this feel-good show.

This is a real ‘Enchanted Musical’. Fantasy comes face to face with the hard reality of senior school in a pop musical adventure.  In the fairy tale world princes are charming and Cinderella’s stepsisters are wicked but when the sisters find a portal into another world the fantasy world starts to crumble.  Woodsman, who desperately wants to be a hero, offers to cross over into reality in order to bring back the wicked stepsisters.  At the school he discovers the heroes and heroines of the ‘real’ world.  This is a fun show for all the family with upbeat, catchy songs performed by a talented young cast. 

Book by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus. Music by Dennis Poore. Lyrics by Flip Kobler. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service Inc., Englewood, Colorado 

back is by travelling to the Wonderful World of Dissocia. During her journey she is met by some very peculiar creatures who attempt to help her on her quest but everything is not as it seems. The land of Dissocia is under threat from the Black Dog King and the only way for Lisa to gain back her hour is to face her biggest fear.

A story of adventure, time travel and a very, very bad goat!

This production contains some strong language and violence and is not suitable for young children.