April is here and with it, the unmistakable feeling of everything beginning again. Spring has well and truly sprung, bringing longer days, softer light, and the quiet magic of the earth waking up.
The soil stirs, fresh growth begins to show, and suddenly the world feels greener, fresher, and fuller. Budding trees, bright mornings, and that first real hint of warmth in the air.
April is the season of unfolding, a bridge between spring and summer, where nature gathers momentum and everything starts to grow at pace. And here at the Brewhouse, we’re embracing that same spirit of renewal with a fresh season of shows ready to bloom.
Just as spring warms the soul, so does music and this April we’re thrilled to welcome The Signatures to the Brewhouse. With Northern Soul having a real moment right now, filling dancefloors and playlists once again, this is the perfect time to experience it live. The Signatures are the powerhouse house band behind the Northern Soul Special on Craig Charles’ Funk & Soul Show (BBC 6 Music), bringing that unmistakable sound punchy brass, driving rhythms, and pure feel-good energy straight to the stage.
Expect an evening packed with iconic anthems, infectious grooves, and the kind of atmosphere that makes it impossible to sit still. A proper celebration of soul music, right when it’s back in the spotlight.
LAStheatre brings their brilliant adaptation of The Littlest Yak to the stage in spectacular fashion. Based on the much-loved picture book, it’s a heartwarming tale about growing up, finding your place, and learning that being “small” doesn’t mean being any less mighty. As the seasons shift and new adventures begin, this gentle, uplifting story reminds us that change can be exciting and that sometimes the biggest journeys start with the smallest steps. Perfect for families, full of warmth, humour, and hope.
And remember YOU are perfect… just the way you are!
Spring is all about growth, reinvention, and shaking off what no longer fits and Jessica Fostekew brings exactly that energy to the stage. Sharp, fearless, and brilliantly honest, she has a way of capturing the realities of womanhood with warmth and wicked humour, celebrating everything from strength and resilience to the chaos of simply getting through the day. Like spring itself, her comedy feels refreshing, bold, and unapologetically alive. The perfect tonic for anyone ready to laugh, reset, and step into the season feeling lighter.
The Testament of Ann Lee feels perfectly at home in that spirit of renewal. This powerful film explores the life of Ann Lee, the visionary founder of the Shakers, a woman whose radical beliefs and determination challenged the world around her. It’s a story of faith, rebellion, and transformation, of one woman daring to create something new. Thought-provoking, striking, and deeply human, this is cinema that lingers long after the credits roll.
And perhaps that’s what makes April feel so fitting a month of softness and strength, of growth and intuition… a quietly feminine month at heart.
And if April is still keeping its coat on, don’t be fooled…
As the old saying goes: “A cold April, the barn will fill.”
Sometimes the slowest springs bring the richest harvest.
Kim, Lucy and Vic
Programming Team
