Telling the best stories
Spring 2020
W H AT S O N
What’s On Join In
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The Berry Youth Theatre
Children’s Theatre Saturday Storytime
Film
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The Addams Family
11th Jan
Joker
23rd Jan
Abominable
25th Jan
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11th Jan, 8th & 21st Feb, 21st Mar & 18th Apr
Shark in the Park
17th & 18th Feb
Twirlywoos Live!
22nd & 23rd May
Theatre
Judy
6th Feb
Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon
8th Feb
Frozen II
21st Feb
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood
5th Mar
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…And This is My Friend Mr Laurel
24th Jan
Round the Horne
27th Feb
Comedy
Pages 38-39
Suzi Ruffell
22nd Feb
Sam Avery (The Learner Parent)
13th Mar
Spies in Disguise
21st Mar
Cats
16th Apr
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
17th Apr
Jumanji: The Next Level
18th Apr
Community Performances Pages 42-43 Lollipops & Moptops
Live Screens
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National Theatre Live Screenings
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Robin Hood – The Panto
10th Jan 17th – 18th Jan
Let Me Entertain You
15th Feb
The Last Dance 2020
20th Mar
Hairspray
25th – 28th Mar
Sweet Charity
22nd - 24th Apr
Integr8 Dance Off 2020
9th & 10th May
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Front cover: MEI Theatrical presents Twirlywoos Live! · Image: Pamela Raith
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C H I L D R E N ’ S CTO HM E AT E DRYE Photograph credit: Richard Budd
JOIN IN
The Berry Youth Theatre The Berry Youth Theatre gives every young person the opportunity to take part in safe, empowering and challenging theatre regardless of background or ability. Weekly workshops are run by professional directors and theatre practitioners; encouraging ensemble work, building confidence and having fun together as a company. As well as weekly workshops, we also offer a range of performance opportunities for all youth theatre members.
“A warm, inclusive place for my children. The fantastic group leaders teach a huge range of theatre skills. Great value for money” – Parent of current Youth Theatre member For more information on our youth theatre, contact youththeatre@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8062 7807 Suitable for 8 – 21 years Price: £72 per term Please check website for details on BYT’s upcoming shows
Saturday 11th Jan, 8th & 21st Feb, 21st Mar & 18th Apr 10.30am
Saturday Storytime Join us on Saturday mornings and step into our enchanted storytelling wood… Our musical storytellers along with a host of woodland friends, delight families with their fantastical tales, sing-along-songs and joyful games. Each session is packed full of adventures and characters, and ends with interactive play time where everyone becomes part of the story. Welcome to Saturday Storytime – it’s a forest full of fun in 45 minutes!
“45 minutes of hilarity and fun, fun, fun. We loved it.” Audience Feedback Tickets: £4 adults / £4 children* *All ticket prices are inclusive of a £1 restoration levy.
Running time: 45 minutes Suitable for ages: 3-7 years and their family and friends Relaxed, informal seating on the stage. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult
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C H I L D R E N ’ S T H E AT R E
Monday17th February 4.30pm & Tuesday 18th February 11am & 2pm Nonsense Room presents
Shark in the Park Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope – but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!?
Tickets: £14* / £13* concessions
From the creative team behind ‘The Hairy Maclary Show’ - see all three of Nick Sharratt’s ‘Shark in the Park’ books live on stage!
£1 restoration levy.
Featuring all three of the ‘Shark in the Park’ Series – Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day – this fin-tastic family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) on 3 exciting adventures…
*All ticket prices are inclusive of a
Suitable for ages 3 - 7 Running time: 60 mins www.nonsenseroom.com
BOX OFFICE: 023 8065 2333 THEBERRYTHEATRE.CO.UK
Image credit: Pamela Raith
C H I L D R E N ’ S T H E AT R E
Friday 22nd May 4.30pm & Saturday 23rd May 11am & 2pm MEI Theatrical presents
Twirlywoos Live! From the producers of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” and “Sarah and Duck Live on Stage” comes another enchanting show for young audiences. The Twirlywoos are setting sail around the UK to welcome young fans along for a theatrical adventure. Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they share the delight of discovery. With beautifully inventive puppetry the show promises a cast full of all your favourite characters from the hit TV show.
Tickets: £14* / £13* concessions *All ticket prices are inclusive of a £1 restoration levy.
Suitable for ages 1+ Running time: 55 mins www.twirlywoosliveonstage.com
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Image credit: Michael Wharley
T H E AT R E
Friday 24th January 7.30pm KPS Productions & The Finishing Touch Company present
…And This is My Friend Mr Laurel By Gail Louw and Jeffrey Holland Fulfilling a long held desire to pay tribute to his hero Stan Laurel, Jeffrey Holland tells this intriguing, funny and often poignant tale of friendship, love and dedication about one of Hollywood’s great film comedians. Jeffrey (Hi-de-Hi, You Rang M’Lord) stars in this one-man show about friendship, memories and a couple of remarkable lives. Set in the bedroom of a sick Oliver Hardy the show takes place during Laurel’s visit to the dying man. Recounting their past success as the comedy double act Laurel and Hardy, this is a humorous and touching look at one of the great cinematic partnerships of the last century.
Tickets: £14* / £12* concessions *All ticket prices are inclusive of a £1 restoration levy.
Running time: 60 mins plus 35 mins Q&A after interval Recommended age 12+ www.myfriendmrlaurel.co.uk
“spellbinding and magically, timelessly funny” ★★★★ The Stage
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T H E AT R E
All new
sketches for 2020!
Thursday 27th February 7.30pm Apollo Theatre Company presents
Round the Horne Written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman · Compiled and directed by Tim Astley From the producers of the UK tours of The Goon Show and Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy classic live on stage and armed with brand new material for 2020. From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. For halfan-hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief. ★★★★★ London Theatre 1
Tickets: £18 / £16 concessions *All ticket prices are inclusive of a £1 restoration levy.
Running time: 90 mins plus interval Recommended age 12+ www.apollotheatrecompany.com
“a must-see show for fans of 60s humour” - London Theatre Guide
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COMEDY
Saturday 22nd February 8pm Off the Kerb presents
Suzi Ruffell: Dance Like Everyone’s Watching Suzi Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs. This year she is actually happy. This show answers the question: are all stand-ups at their best when they are miserable? Fingers crossed no! A mix of storytelling, observations, a dash of social politics and a lovely routine about a smear test. This show has everything. The last twelve months have been massive for Ruffell; a smash hit UK tour, heaps of television appearances including; Live At The Apollo, Hypothetical, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and she has learnt how to make the perfect lemon cake. Come and see what all the fuss is about!
Tickets: £15 full price £13 concessions *All ticket prices are inclusive of a £1 restoration levy. Running time: 110 mins incl. support & interval Age 14+ - swearing and adult content www.suziruffell.com
“Ruffell’s new show could hardly be any better” Guardian BOX OFFICE: 023 8065 2333 THEBERRYTHEATRE.CO.UK
COMEDY
LIVE SCREEN
Friday 13th March 8pm
February & March
Bound and Gagged Comedy presents
National Theatre Live Screenings
Sam Avery: Toddlergeddon Join award-winning comedian and bestselling author Sam Avery (AKA The Learner Parent) for an evening of hilarious stand up, brand new for 2020. How do you raise a toddler with more attitude than Kanye West? Can you negotiate effectively with a pre-schooler who knows you’re clueless? And will any of us survive Toddlergeddon?
“Quick wit and painfully funny” METRO
Please visit our website or contact the Box Office on 023 8065 2333 for the latest information on upcoming National Theatre Live screenings taking place on Thursday 20th February and Thursday 19th March.
Tickets: £18 / £16 concessions Recommended age 16+ Running time: 90 mins plus interval www.thelearnerparent.com
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FILM
Film Screenings
Sat 11th Jan 2pm
Thu 23rd Jan 7.30pm
Sat 25th Jan 10am & 2pm
The Addams Family (PG)
Joker (15)
Abominable (U)
The spooky Addams family are preparing for a visit from their even creepier relatives, but trouble soon arises when a shady TV personality realises that their mansion is standing in the way of her dream to sell all the houses in the neighbourhood.
In Gotham City, mentallytroubled failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is isolated, bullied and disregarded by society. As he embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime, this dark path brings him face-to-face with his alter-ego, the Joker.
After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenager Yi and her friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family while evading a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the beast for their own gain.
Thu 6th Feb 7.30pm
Sat 8th Feb 2pm
Fri 21st Feb 2pm
Judy (12A)
Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon (U)
Frozen II (tbc)
Set thirty years after starring in The Wizard of Oz, beloved actress and singer Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans (Finn Wittrock).
When an alien possessing strange powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep quickly makes a new friend. Together they must run from a dangerous organisation who wants to capture the intergalactic visitor.
Three years after the events of Disney’s sing-along smash hit, Elsa (Idina Menzel) starts to hear a strange sound calling to her. Together with her sister Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven they leave Arendelle to discover the origin of Elsa’s magical powers and save their kingdom.
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Thu 5th Mar 7.30pm
Sat 21st Mar 2pm
Thu 16thApr 2pm & 7.30pm
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood
Spies in Disguise (tbc)
Cats (tbc)
Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) embarks on epic missions. Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) is a genius scientist. Together, they make a pretty good team. But when Lance is accidentally turned into a pigeon while the world is in peril, the two must work together in an entirely new way…
As the Jellicle Ball approaches, a group of cats must decide among themselves who should ascend to the Heaviside Layer for a new, better life. Based on the award-winning stage production of the same name, this world-famous musical stars Judi Dench, singer Taylor Swift and Idris Elba.
(PG)
Tom Hanks portrays Fred Rogers in this timely true story of kindness trumping cynicism, as a jaded journalist (Matthew Rhys) strikes up a friendship with the TV star during his assignment to profile him.
FILM TICKETS Fri 17th Apr 2pm & 7.30pm
Sat 18th Apr 2pm
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (tbc)
Jumanji: The Next Level (tbc)
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron’s (Oscar Isaac) journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle of the Skywalker saga commences.
A team of friends return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own but discover that nothing is as they expect. The players need to brave parts unknown, from arid deserts to snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.
£9 adult* £7 concessions* £6 children* £4 earlybird *All Film ticket prices are inclusive of a £1 restoration levy.
What’s coming next? Please note screening dates may change subject to release dates. For up-todate film programme and additions please visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk
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C O M M U N I T Y PAT E R FTO H RE MP AONI NC TE The following events are presented and promoted by our valued professional and community hirers. The Berry Theatre therefore cannot accept responsibility for the content or production values of these performances. All ticket prices are inclusive of a £1 restoration levy.
Fri 10th Jan 7.30pm
Fri 17th 7pm Sat 18th Jan 2pm & 6pm
The Temple Brothers Ltd
Big Pause Productions and HESA
Lollipops & Moptops
Robin Hood – The Panto
Lollipops & Moptops is a must see show for all 50’s & 60s music fans, a trip down nostalgia lane for those that can remember the 50’s & 60’s first time round and a fantastic night out for those who want to experience and missed out the first time.
A fun family frolic through Sherwood Forest with Robin and his odd-ball friends (and his rather peculiar mum). King Richard is away, and his brother, Prince John, is causing havoc! Will Guy of Gisborne marry the maid? Will the King return? Can Robin save the day? Find out with silliness, songs and more!
Tickets: £20 www.platformdance.co.uk
Tickets: £9 / £7.50 concessions www.bigpauseproductions.co.uk
Sat 15th Feb 2pm & 5pm
Fri 20th Mar 7pm
Shine Studios
Thornden School
Let Me Entertain You
The Last Dance 2020
Join Shine Studios’ circus spectacular featuring talented dancers from this excelling local dance school. From singing thrills to acrobatic tricks this show has something for everyone. So sit back, relax and ‘Let Me Entertain You!’
Thornden School’s fantastic annual ‘Last Dance’ showcases a diverse selection of compositions by Yr11 students with performers from Yr7 to Yr 11, also featuring performances by Pulse (Thornden School boys’ company), Senior Dance Company, Junior Dance Company and work by Yr10 GCSE students.
Tickets: £15 / £10 concessions www.shinestudios.co.uk
Tickets: £5 · www.thornden.hants.sch.uk
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Wed 25th – Sat 28th Mar 7.30pm (Sat mat 2.30pm)
Wed 22nd to Fri 24th Apr 7pm
Fareham Musical Society
Sweet Charity
Hairspray You can’t stop the beat in this big, bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Tickets: £15 / £14 concessions / £13 Wednesday performance / £48 family ticket www.farehammusicalsociety.com
Barton Peveril College Charity Hope Valentine always tries to look on the bright side, despite working in a rundown dance hall and contending with an endless run of bad dates. This not-so-lucky love story features famous musical numbers such as ‘Rhythm of Life’ and ‘Big Spender’ performed with a nod to the unique style of Bob Fosse. Tickets: £15 / £12 concessions www.barton-peveril.ac.uk
Sat 9th May 6pm & Sun 10th May 5pm Integr8 Dance
Integr8 Dance Off 2020 Join Integr8 Dance for their annual dance off! This year will see over 250 children and young people take to the stage to show off their street dance moves. All of the performers in this show will be competing to win awards to take back to their school in an exciting night of dance, fun and celebration! Tickets: £12 / £10 concessions www.integr8dance.com
Hiring The Berry Theatre The Berry Theatre is available for community and commercial hires. Our theatre boasts a state-of-the-art technical specification including digital camera projection, digital audio and lighting and a tension grid, offering easy access to rigging facilities. Total seating capacity is 306 with flexible and accessible seating. For further information email
theatrehires@eastleigh.gov.uk or call 023 8065 2333. PAGE 42-43