A Battersea Arts Centre Production
Bedtime Story Inside!
Programme Town Hall Cherubs is made with Theatre Ad Infinitum, Amy Pitt, Ted Barnes & Amy Pennington
WELCOME TO BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE Town Hall Cherubs takes inspiration from the architecture of our beautiful old Town Hall building, from the mosaic floors to the marble staircase and the hidden cherubs in our foyer’s ceiling. The show has been developed over the last year through Scratch performances and workshops with audiences, artists, academics and heritage experts. Town Hall Cherubs is part of our Mini Heritage Festival - a month for families to explore the history of our cherished old Town Hall building. Turn to the back of this programme to see all that there is to discover.
THE TOWN HALL CHERUBS COMPANY CHERUB’S STORY Conceived by Sarah Golding & Sophie Bradey Written and Directed by Sarah Golding Cherub Barra Collins Dani Danielle Marshall Designer Kirsty Harris Design Assistants Naomi Kuyck-Cohen & Esme Duncan Harp performed by Hayley Wild THE KALEIDOSCOPE Created by Ted Barnes & Amy Pitt THE LITTLE FRIENDS Created by Amy Pennington THE MAGIC STAIRCASE Created by Theatre Ad Infinitum Devised by George Mann, Nir Paldi & Deborah Pugh Sarah the Dragon Deborah Pugh Directed by George Mann Designed by Kirsty Harris Costume by Naomi Kuyck-Cohen ‘The Sleepy Cherub’ bedtime story written by Fionnuala Thompson and illustrated by Rosie Brooks 2
Lighting Designer Anthony Arblaster Sound Designer Tom Lishman Creative Consultant Tom Bowtell Producer Sophie Bradey Assistant Producer Sara Snook Stage Manager Laura Hammond Assistant Stage Manager Chloe Turner Front of House Pippa Davis Production Manager Daniel Palmer Technical Manager Matt O’Leary Deputy Production Manager Frances Dawes Lighting & Sound Operation Battersea Arts Centre Technical Team
COMMISSIONED ARTISTS THEATRE AD INFINITUM - The Magic Staircase Theatre Ad Infinitum is an international ensemble that develops original theatre for diverse audiences. Their work has toured the world to critical acclaim and received 2 Stage Awards, an Off West End Award, and 2 Argus Angel Awards. Previous productions include Translunar Paradise, Ballad of the Burning Star and Light. Town Hall Cherubs is their first show for children.
AMY PITT & TED BARNES - The Kaleidoscope Amy is an artist who creates immersive and site-specific theatre. Working with communities nationally and internationally, she develops visual ideas and narratives to create large-scale performative installations. Ted is a multi-instrumental musician, producer and composer. He works in film, theatre and circus.
AMY PENNINGTON - The Little Friends Amy is an artist and illustrator who works predominantly with drawing and people. As well as Battersea Arts Centre, she is currently working with Open Barbers. She has recently shown work at Enclave Gallery.
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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK... The children and families of The Bee’s Knees who helped test early ideas for the show; Anne-Marie Baladi & Jack In The Box Nursery; Ian, Erin & Laurel Golding; Helen White & Sue Quelch. The artists, academics & specialists who contributed ideas & feedback to the making of Town Hall Cherubs: Guy Dartnell, Kathy Gouche, Jo Belloli, Jo Graham, Tim Webb, Ben Faulks, Tom Penn, Felix Mortimer, Joshua Nawras, Daniel Naddafy, Jon Bishop, Judith Williams, Verity Standen, Ruby Glaskin, Bootworks, Nel Crouch, Tom Spencer, Lucy Shaw, Foxy and Husk, Sally-Anne Donaldson, Lauren Cameron, Cristiana Maranca, Tash Dummelow, Taptap Theatre, Nigel Barrett, Louise Mari, Sean Mahoney & Kazuko Hohki. Our design volunteers Polly Denton, Lewis Oyeghe, Alice Dowden, Natasha Jones, Sarah Caldwell-Watson, Norbert Szabo, Sasha Bond, Paula Augusta Capuano, Marine Conan, Augusta Capuano, Manon Santi, Natalia Werkowska. Special thanks to The Christmas Forest, London’s favorite ethical tree-tailer, for our beautiful Christmas tree.
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u o y r o f y r o A special st e ve Cherub x m i t d e b t a d a lo to re
The Sleepy Cherub
Up in the heavens, nestled so high Our friend the cherub let out a sigh He wanted to journey down to the ground And explore the treasures all hidden around.
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He reached for an apple, sweet round and gold A fantastic adventure began to unfold Worlds of light and worlds of sound Each garland he saw marked new joys to be found.
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His bravery brought him treasures untold: Bees and dragons and apples of gold. But the greatest treasure he found was his friends To hold in his heart at the journey’s end.
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MORE FOR FAMILIES THIS CHRISTMAS... As part of the Mini Heritage Festival - a month for families to explore the history of our cherished old Town Hall building.
MR. MOUNTFORD’S KALEIDOSCOPIC CHRISTMAS 19 Dec - 3 Jan Join our quest to find an enormous kaleidoscope hidden deep in Battersea’s old Town Hall. A fully supervised workshop for adventurers aged 6-9, while little ones attend Town Hall Cherubs. Craft Activity Amy Pitt Performers Toby Peach & Deborah Pugh Producer Jessie Wyld
YOUNG AT HEART 4 Dec - 4 Jan
A free, interactive exhibition for all ages celebrating children’s creativity at Battersea Arts Centre through the decades. Created by Ruth Paton Producer Jessie Wyld Heritage Consultancy Sue Walker for Wandsworth Museum
FAMILY SATURDAY SPECIALS 28 Nov & 19 Dec
Fun, food and free festive activities inspired by the features of our building for ages 0-11.
THE BEE’S KNEES Visit our magical indoor play space for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups. It can also be hired for children’s parties on Saturdays. Visit bac.org.uk/beesknees for details and full opening times.
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