The Berry Theatre Autumn 2014 by The Point

Telling the best stories

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Welcome It’s our favourite time of the year! Christmas will be with us before you know it which means The Berry Theatre team will be busy making beautiful theatre for Hedge End families. This year’s production is Jack, Mike Kenny’s version of the classic story about a magic beanstalk. This year you can join in the fun by helping us to make a giant beanstalk - visit our website for more information. There’s plenty more fun to be had before Christmas, including our Hedge End Half-Term Spectacular, filled with activities to keep our little friends busy during the holiday. It’s all getting a bit Shakespearian this autumn, with no fewer than three different versions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Propeller return to us with their abridged version for schools and young audiences; ten local schools come together to stage their own version of the popular comedy in Shakespearience; and we screen The Globe’s production alongside Macbeth and The Tempest in our Globe on Screen season.

If you want your comedy taste-buds tickled then book for Mark Steel who is back in town, or Eric and Little Ern, who visit us direct from the West End. We hope you will join us this autumn - and we look forward to welcoming you and your families to celebrate Christmas with us!

Owen Calvert-Lyons Artistic Director

facebook.com/theberrytheatre @theberrytheatre The Berry Theatre is managed under agency by Eastleigh Borough Council. Please contact Ellie Russell on 023 8062 7810 (ellie.russell@eastleigh.gov.uk) for information on sponsoring the next season brochure. Front cover: Illustration by Denise Hughes, Resident at The Sorting Office, Eastleigh

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Hedge End Half-Term Spectacular Saturday 25th October to Saturday 1st November This autumn our half-term programme is packed with exciting events for families. Thanks to the support of Hedge End Town Council we’re delighted to offer Hedge End families the chance to visit us for free! With an exciting line up including theatre events: Hiccup Theatre’s The Wise Monkeys and Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company’s Goldilocks and the 3 Bears plus Saturday Storytime and the films Pudsey the Dog: The Movie and The Nut Job we hope you can join us!

Supported by

Hedge End Town Council

Booking Information If you have an SO30 postcode simply look out for the Hedge End Half-Term logo ; choose your favourite event then call us on 023 8065 2333 to book up to four free tickets for your family. There are a limited number of tickets available for each event. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so make sure to book early to avoid disappointment!

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Friday 12th to Wednesday 24th December The Berry Theatre presents

by Mike Kenny Directed by Owen Calvert-Lyons

Fee Fi Fo Fum!

Take a giant leap into a magical world this Christmas!

Giving this classic tale a contemporary twist, this enchanting family show serves up a dose of cheekiness, enchanting puppetry, silly songs and an angry chicken. Written by Olivier award-winning writer Mike Kenny with songs by Ivan Stott and a sprinkling of Christmas charm, Jack is perfect for ages 4 plus and their grown-ups. School Matinees and Relaxed Performances School matinee and relaxed performances will be available on the following dates: Friday 12th Monday 15th Thursday 18th Friday 19th Please contact us for further information and how to book for one of these performances.

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Suitable for ages 4 years + and their families Tickets: ÂŁ11 / ÂŁ9 concessions School Group Offer: Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free

Performance Dates Friday 12th - 7pm Saturday 13th - 1pm & 5pm Sunday 14th - 1pm & 5pm Monday 15th - 7pm Thursday 18th - 7pm Friday 19th - 7pm Saturday 20th - 1pm & 5pm Sunday 21st - 1pm & 5pm Monday 22nd - 11am & 3pm Tuesday 23rd - 11am & 3pm Wednesday 24th - 11am & 3pm

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Saturday 20th September, *1st & 15th November and 6th December 10.30-11.15am

Saturday Storytime Join our musical storytellers on Saturday mornings for enchanted tales both familiar and new. As you step onto the stage you will be transported into our magical indoor story garden; where buckets full of music, laughter and imagination run wild in a fun-filled 45 minutes. Each Storytime session ends with interactive play time, where everyone becomes part of the story. Why not wear your favourite dressing up costume? Our storytellers are always happy to welcome new characters into the story garden!

“R loved Storytime @theberrytheatre definitely think his imagination has widened since going” – Audience Tweet

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Tickets: £3 adults / £3 children

Running time: 45 minutes Suitable for 3-7years and their family and friends. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. The Berry Theatre is delighted that its family programme is supported by www.snows.toyota.co.uk

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Saturday 11th October 2pm

tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal presents

The Princess & The Pea

By Mike Kenny

Do you want to hear a true story? Imagine a place where what you see is not what it seems, A secret place with a hidden castle and hidden stories, A place where Princesses don’t know they are Princesses and Princes don’t really want to become Kings, A place where appearances can be deceptive! Do you want to hear a happy story? In this new fantastical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea, Mike Kenny and the inventive tutti frutti team create a funny and beautiful retelling of this familiar tale. Not for the faint hearted, fake Princesses or for those who have trouble sleeping at night!

Tickets: £8 / £6 children Special family offer: Four tickets for £24 or five tickets £28 Book for this show and receive 10% off your tickets for our Christmas show, Jack, when booked at the same time. Running time: 60 minutes approx. Suitable for ages: For everyone over 3 www.tutti-frutti.org.uk

“tutti frutti has a reputation as one of the most inspired ensembles specialising in work for very young children.” – The Guardian Box office: 023 8065 2333 The Berry Brochure_Autumn 2014_v17.indd 7

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Saturday 25th October 2pm

Hiccup Theatre presents

Three Wise Monkeys A brand new play by Mike Kenny Seeno, Hearno, Speakno Follow our three cheeky monkeys on their journey to wisdom! When should you tell a fib? When do you keep a secret? And when do you help your friends make sense of it all? Hiccup Theatre bring their exciting style to this classic Japanese proverb, juggling live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling into a brand new version perfect for little ones and their grown-ups by acclaimed Oliver Award-winning writer Mike Kenny.

Perfect for all little monkeys aged 3-7 and their families.

Suitable for ages: 3-7 and their families

“Pulsing with energy, music and imagination. Utterly delightful.” – Susan Elkin, The Stage

www.hiccuptheatre.co.uk

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Wednesday 29th 2pm & Thursday 30th October 11am & 2pm

Niki McCretton and Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company present

Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Adapted and Directed by Niki McCretton

They only went out for a stroll... to let the food cool down. Ten minutes, tops. But when the three bears got home the house was a mess and Baby Bear’s porridge had vanished completely…and that was just the beginning! Broken chairs, unmade beds and a mysterious visitor who takes Baby Bear on a breathtaking adventure that turns his house and world upside-down! Stuff and Nonsense’s thrilling adaptation of everyone’s favourite beary-tale, has a brilliant mix of ingenious puppetry, music and mischievous moments for everyone in the family aged two and older!

“...enchants the child in every adult.” – The Stage on 3 Little Pigs

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Saturday 22nd November 2pm

Pied Piper Theatre Company presents

Robin’s Winter Adventure ‘Where are you taking me? So many lights, shining like stars! I can see everything so clearly. The whole of London!’ Robin’s Winter Adventure follows a young boy’s incredible journey with a feathered friend. But will facing his fears turn out to be the greatest adventure of all? An uplifting tale of change, bravery and friendship told with puppetry, poetry, music and magical design, for ages 4 plus and their families. Join Pied Piper Theatre Company for a new play celebrating 30 years of outstanding children’s theatre.

“A shining example of children’s theatre.” – Surrey Advertiser on Laura’s Star

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Tickets: £8 / £6 children Special family offer: Four tickets for £24 or five tickets for £28 Book for this show and receive 10% off your tickets for our Christmas show, Jack, when booked at the same time. Running time: 50 minutes approx. Suitable for ages 4-8 years www.piedpipertheatre.co.uk

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Saturday 6th December 2pm

Comedy Club 4 Kids Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires or Highlanders). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best…but without the rude bits!

“A highlight for children... giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club.” – The Guardian “The perfect way to entertain the whole family.” – Three Weeks

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COMEDY

Friday 10th October 8pm

Mark Steel’s Back in Town He’s already mocked towns from Corby to Didcot in his last stand-up Mark Steel’s in Town, based on the award-winning Radio 4 comedy show.

Tickets: £15 / £13 concessions

Now Mark Steel is back on the road, naming and shaming once more whilst promising to discover what makes your own town so ridiculous!

Running time: 100 minutes plus interval

As well as Mark Steel’s In Town, Mark has presented the BBC Two’s Mark Steel Lectures, is a regular on BBC One’s Have I Got News for You and Radio 4’s Newsquiz.

Suitable for ages: 14+ www.marksteelinfo.com

“He’s a man with a passionate desire to communicate his ideas, who is also very funny.” – The Guardian

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Friday 7th November 7.30pm

Seabright Productions presents

Olivier Award Nominated

Eric and Little Ern

Created and performed by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens Featuring classic material by Eddie Braben, Dick Hills and Sid Green This moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act Britain has ever seen brings back warm memories of a bygone era.

Tickets: £18 / £15 concessions

Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material; producing a brilliant comedy with the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday.

Running time: 85 minutes plus interval

Following an acclaimed, Olivier Award nominated West End run, this newly extended version features classic material including the original Grieg Piano Concerto sketch and Eric’s take on Shakespeare.

www.ericandlittleern.com

Suitable for ages: 14+

“Like Morecambe & Wise themselves, this is a wonderfully funny, genuine, and beautifully played two-hander.”– ***** The Herald Box office: 023 8065 2333 The Berry Brochure_Autumn 2014_v17.indd 13

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Thursday 16th October 7.30pm

Propeller presents

Pocket Dream

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM for YOUNG AUDIENCES Directed by Edward Hall Love and illusion collide in Shakespeare’s most magical play, when two pairs of lovers become entangled in fairy mischief on the eve of a Royal Wedding. Dreams and reality become interchangeable within the romantic chaos that ensues, and misplaced passions are ignited as appearances become ever more deceptive.

Tickets: £12 / £10 concessions £8 schools group booking (Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free)

This sixty-minute version of the company’s internationally acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream has all the clarity, poetry, speed and imagination of a typical Propeller production, offering a fresh and inspiring introduction to Shakespeare for young audiences.

Suitable for all ages

A pocket-sized dream come true.

Running time: 60 minutes plus 40 minute talkback

www.propeller.org.uk

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Friday 21st November 7.30pm

The Berry Theatre presents

Shakespearience

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

It’s the evening of a royal wedding, and two pairs of lovers have become tangled up in the actions of mischievous fairies. As a merry band of players rehearse a play for the wedding, chaos erupts in the forest as an ordinary looking flower works its wonders under the hands of the excitable sprite Puck.

Tickets: £5 / £4 concessions

Shakespearience gives year 9 students from local secondary schools the opportunity to work together under the direction of The Berry’s Drama Development team and mentored by Barton Peveril College performing arts students to create a reduced version of a Shakespeare play.

“An experience I’ll never forget.” – Student’s feedback

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Globe on Screen

Thursday 18th September 7.30pm

Thursday 9th October 7.30pm

Thursday 13th November 7.30pm

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Director: Eve Best Designer: Mike Britton Composer: Olly Fox

Director: Jeremy Herrin Designer: Max Jones Composer: Stephen Warbeck

When three witches tell Macbeth that he is destined to occupy the throne of Scotland, he and his wife choose to become the instruments of their fate and to kill the first man standing in their path, the virtuous King Duncan. But to maintain his position, Macbeth must keep on killing….Shakespeare’s gripping account of the profoundest engagement with the forces of evil, enthrals the imagination.

Prospero, Duke of Milan, exiled by his own brother, holds sway over an enchanted island. He is comforted by his daughter Miranda and served by his spirit Ariel and the deformed slave Caliban. When Prospero raises a storm to wreck this perfidious brother, his long contemplated revenge at last seems within reach. Imbued with a spirit of magic and the supernatural, The Tempest is Shakespeare’s late great masterpiece of forgiveness, generosity and enlightenment.

A Midsummer Macbeth (PG) Tempest (PG) By William Shakespeare By William Shakespeare Night’s Dream (PG) Running Time: 155 mins inc. 15 min Running Time: 169 mins inc. 15 min

By William Shakespeare

Running time: 182 mins inc. 15 min interval Director: Dominic Dromgoole Designer: Jonathan Fensom Composer: Claire van Kampen Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius – but Demetrius is supposed to be marrying Hermia… When the Duke of Athens tries to enforce the marriage, the lovers take refuge in the woods and wander into the midst of a dispute between the King and Queen of the fairies. Shakespeare put some of his most dazzling dramatic poetry at the service of this teasing, glittering, hilarious and amazingly inventive play.

“A hearty and hilarious night out” – ****Time Out

“A cracking - at times, terrifying – production of Macbeth” – ****The Telegraph

“The funniest and most touching Tempest I can recall” – ****The Independent

Globe Film Tickets: : £10 / £8 concessions

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Film Screenings

Saturday 20th September 2pm

Friday 31st October 10am

(PG)

(U)

How To Train Your Dragon 2

When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the centre of a battle to protect the peace.

Saturday 1st November 2pm

Pudsey The The Nut Job (U) incorrigibly self-serving exiled Dog: The Movie An squirrel finds himself helping his Pudsey The Dog: The Movie is a heart-warming, quintessentially British adventure for all the family. Follow the cheeky London stray dog as he meets siblings Molly, George and Tommy and moves with them to the sleepy village of Chuffington.

former park brethren raid a nut store to survive, that is also the front for a human gang’s bank robbery.

Our film screenings make the perfect birthday party treat, so why not book yours here! For further information and bookings email theberrytheatre@eastleigh.gov.uk

Film Tickets

Saturday 8th November 10am

Planes: Fire & Rescue (U)

When his engine is damaged Worldfamous air racer Dusty must shift gears. Battling a massive wildfire alongside veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and The Smokejumpers, Dusty learns what it takes to become a real hero.

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Saturday 15th November 2pm

The Boxtrolls (U)

A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Based on the children’s novel ‘Here Be Monsters’ by Alan Snow.

£6.50 £5 concessions £4 children Earlybird screenings All 10am screening tickets £3 Hedge End Half-Term Spectacular

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Friday 31st October 7.30pm

An Evening with

Andy McNab Bestselling writer Andy McNab joins us to talk about his new Nick Stone thriller For Valour and his extraordinary life as one of the British Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most highly decorated serving soldiers. Drawing on his insider knowledge and experience from his own military career in the SAS, McNab has written three nonfiction bestsellers, the Nick Stone thriller series and several other fiction and non-fiction titles, as well as a series of books for young adults. He also lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the UK and the USA, works as an advisor in the film industry and fundraises for both military and literacy charities. Following the talk there will be a book signing in association with Waterstones West Quay.

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Tickets: ÂŁ8 Suitable for ages: 13+ www.andymcnab.co.uk

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Fortnightly Saturdays 11.30am–1pm From 20th September

Live Wires

For 13 – 17 year olds

This is for all young people with a story to tell. These creative writing sessions will help you to develop ideas and transform them into scripts for performance. Learn new techniques, share and discuss your ideas and writing with like-minded people and let your voice be heard. The sessions are led by professional writers, with opportunities to work alongside The Berry Youth Theatre and our Creative Learning team, as well as see your work performed at The Berry Theatre.

Monthly Mondays 7–9pm 8th September, 13th October, 10th November, 8th December

The Writers’ Room A place to meet and create together…

The Writers’ Room aims to support writers to finish that crucial first draft. Writers are accompanied through the process of scripting a play from start to finish. Sessions include exercises and written responses to stimuli, unwrapping industry know how (such as writing synopses and treatments) and exploring what makes good theatre. £25 for the season (4 sessions) or £7 per session

£40 per term (Please book in advance)

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P a r ticipate

For 8-16 yrs

The Berry Youth Theatre The Berry Youth Theatre is open to all young people aged 8-16 years, giving every young person the opportunity to take part in safe, empowering and challenging theatre regardless of age, background or ability. Weekly workshops take place at The Berry Theatre with professional directors and theatre practitioners; encouraging ensemble work, building confidence and having fun together as a company.

To join and for more information on our youth theatre contact youththeatre@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8062 7806

As well as weekly workshops, we also offer a range of performance opportunities for all youth theatre members. We are lucky to have in-house playwrights at The Berry Theatre, allowing us to stage exciting new plays written especially for young people.

“Best Youth Theatre ever!” – Youth Theatre Member

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For 7-14 yrs

Integrated Multi-Arts Group

Inclusive fun and creative sessions in art, dance, music, drama and cooking. Every week multi-arts group explores a new art form in a relaxed and friendly environment. These sessions are dedicated to any young person with or without disabilities and we warmly welcome new members.

“It’s the highlight of her week, she always comes home in a good frame of mind, she loves attending.” – Parent’s Feedback Based at the d.@rt centre, Wildern School, Hedge End Sessions are £2.50 payable in block of 6 or 12 weeks For more information on the group and to join contact vicki.hargreaves@eastleigh.gov.uk 023 8062 7815

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Wednesdays 10am – 3pm From 3rd September 19th November

The Dreamers

This exciting drama project offers fun, friendly and creative sessions for all adults aged 18 – 30 years with learning disabilities and those who have been unemployed for three months or more. Led by members of TreeCreeper Theatre Company, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and self-esteem, as well as create new and exciting theatre devised by the group. This autumn, The Dreamers will be creating a new theatrein-education piece for schools and colleges in November. To find out more and join the group please contact Michelle Bonnel, Tel (023) 8048 3471 or ebr.mencap@ntlworld.com

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C ommunity pe r fo r mances The following events are presented and promoted by hirers of The Berry Theatre. The Berry Theatre therefore cannot accept responsibility for the content of these events or for production values and performances.

Saturday 27th September 5pm & 8.30pm Kabareton.co.uk Ltd

Kabaret Ani Mru-Mru

29th September – 4th October Monday – Friday 7.30pm Saturday 8am – 11pm Opera Comique

(Don’t Say a Word Cabaret) Gilbert and Sullivan The hilarious and critically acclaimed Polish comedy group, Ani Mru-Mru, is coming back to England. The fantastic trio has been successfully performing around the world since 1999 and is undoubtedly one of the most popular groups on the Polish comedy scene. The group has created many iconic characters and their skits, such as ‘Chinese restaurant’ and ‘The opening of a supermarket’ are legendary. This show will be in Polish. Tickets: £22 advance booking or £25 on the door www.kabareton.co.uk

Festival 2014

For the second year, unique in the South of England, a whole week of the immortal Gilbert and Sullivan shows performed by amateur G & S societies. Each show this year will be performed with keyboard accompaniment. Monday - Pirates of Penzance performed by Opera Comique, Tuesday - Gondoliers performed by CAOS Musical Productions (Chichester), Thursday - Iolanthe performed by Havant Light Opera, Friday - Princess Ida performed by Opera Comique. Tickets: £8 Special Offer: £7 per show when you buy for two or more shows

Saturday 4th October 8am-11pm Sunday 12th October 2.30pm & 7pm Mayors Charity Appeal 2014/2015

Musical Medley

Talented Youngsters from Stagecoach Fareham and Hedge End perform outstanding singing and dance adaptions from stage and screen. All proceeds of the show will be given to Alzheimer’s Society & Cylces4All.

All day Gilbert and Sullivan Sing-In of all the operettas (excluding Grand Duke and Utopia Ltd) in chronological order. This will be non-costumed and each operetta will be led by a society with principals agreed in advance of the day – but anyone can sing in the chorus for part or all of the day. Tickets: £5 http://operacomique.org.uk/

Tickets: £9.50 / £7.50 concessions

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Tuesday 14th October 7.30pm

Saturday 8th November 5pm & 8.30pm

Wessex Dance Academy

Kabareton.co.uk Ltd

Three Week Performance

Wessex Dance Academy is proud to present a new piece of choreography performed by a group of young people after just three weeks of working together. The performance will also include a new piece of dance by our performance company Wessex Girls: Wessex Boys. Tickets: Free

Kabaret Neo-Nowka (Neon Cabaret)

The Neo-Nowka cabaret is one of the most recognizable and popular Polish younger generation comedy groups. Three performers from Wroclaw earned the sympathy of the audience by creating distinct and sophisticated characters, which often are the mirror of the Polish mentality, virtues and vices. The sketch ‘Heaven’ quickly became one of the most eminent and successful hits in Poland. This show will be in Polish. Tickets: £22 advance booking or £25 on the door www.kabareton.co.uk

Sunday 16th November 2.30pm Meridian Winds Concert Band

Show Stoppers from Stage and Screen Meridian Winds and Music Students from The Gregg School join together to perform some favourite ‘Showstoppers’ from stage and screen. From popular musicals of 40s and 50s to music from more recent shows and films, there will be something to send you home smiling! Tickets: £8 / £6 concessions / £1 under 16s www.meridianwinds.org.uk · www.gregg.southampton.sch.uk

27th - 29th November 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Performing Arts Company

Dick Whittington

After our traditional pantomime (Jack and the Beanstalk) last year we are returning to The Berry Theatre with the popular pantomime ‘Dick Whittington’. Follow Dick on his travels from the London sewers to the shores of Morocco to find his fame, fortune, love and not forgetting his loveable cat. This cracking version overflows with comedy and action while Dick follows his dream. Tickets: £11 / £8 concessions www.performingartscompany.org.uk

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Support Us At The Berry Theatre we believe passionately in supporting our local community. Through The Berry Youth Theatre and our Live Wires programme we challenge and inspire young people; through our Integrated Multi-Arts group and our partnership with Mencap, we provide disabled young people and adults with opportunities to learn through the arts; and our creative learning team work with local schools to ensure that every young person growing up in Hedge End has access to high quality cultural education. Adding a £1 donation when you buy tickets for any show at The Berry Theatre will help us to continue to support this vital work. If you would like to support the work of The Berry Theatre year round, why not become a Berry Supporter?

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For £35 a year you will receive several invitations to join us behind the scenes as artists develop their work, priority booking for stand-up comedy and the knowledge that your support is helping to change young people’s lives.

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It’s easy to book

*Family Friendly: Children are welcome at The Berry Theatre. Please ensure that children under the age of 10 are accompanied by an adult. Some professional shows may allow children and toddlers under 18 months to sit on their parent/carer’s lap. Please check age restrictions at the time of booking.

Online: www.theberrytheatre.co.uk By phone: 023 8065 2333 (please note credit and debit card transactions are subject to a £1 admin fee)

*Professional Shows only. Terms and conditions

In person or by post:

Tickets: Tickets can be reserved and held for three working days (21 days for group bookings) after which they will be released for sale. Tickets are non-refundable but can be changed for another performance of the same show incurring an administration fee of £1.

apply, please call our Box Office for further information.

Our Box Office will open one hour before each show and 45 minutes before each film. The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hants SO50 9DE

We’re accessible…

Please make cheques payable to: Eastleigh Borough Council

We want to make sure your enjoy your visit. Please talk to our Box Office staff about any special requirements when booking.

Seating plan

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U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16

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M1 M2 M3 M4 L1 L2 L3 L4 K1 K2 K3 K4 J1 J2 J3 J4 H1 H2 H3 H4 G1 G2 G3 G4 F1 F2 F3 F4 E1 E2 E3 E4

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*Concessions

Unless otherwise stated concessions on our professional and film programme are available for under 16s, fulltime students, senior citizens, registered disabled and registered unemployed. We kindly ask that you bring identification. Concessionary prices for community performances may be different. Please check when booking.

*Carers: We are delighted to offer 1 free ticket to carers to enable disabled visitors to visit The Berry Theatre.

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The Berry Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible. Please book wheelchair seating in advance via our Box Office on 023 8065 2333 to ensure your needs are fully catered for on arrival.

Infra red hearing system

The Berry Theatre benefits from an infra red hearing facility for those hard of hearing. Please ask at the box office for details.

Large Print brochures and audio guides

We can offer a large print version or audio version of our season brochure.

Large Print

Assistance Dogs

We welcome registered assistance dogs in all areas of our building.

A Berry Relaxed Performance (*see pg5)

This season we have added a relaxed performance to our Christmas show, at this performance: • there will be additional staff to help our audiences with seating and access around the theatre • the lighting will be a little higher in the theatre during the performance and we won’t have any blackouts or strobe lighting • our staff and the actors will have a relaxed attitude to noise from audience members (voluntary and involuntary) • audience members can leave the auditorium at any point and there will be staff to help them leave safely • we will add extra wheelchair spaces and offer free Companion Tickets.

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Travelling to The Berry Theatre By Bike

Our theatre is located on Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire and easily reached by public transport. KEY

Bus Stops

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Wildern School) Disabled and bicycle parking available at Wildern School Park and Stride Walk 1 Shamblehurst Primary School 2 Wildern Leisure Centre 3 Wildern Secondary School

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Wildern School next to the theatre has space for 146 bicycles to be stored under cover in an open, visible area where they can easily be locked for safe keeping.

Budgens Park & Stride

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From the M27, take junction 7 towards Hedge End village. At the traffic lights in the village, turn left down Wildern Lane. The Berry Theatre is 200m down the road on your right.

Parking is available at the following location: Budgens,

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By Car

Upper Northam Road, Hedge End, SO30 4DY Thanks to our friends at Budgens there are 92 FREE parking spaces just five minutes walk from the theatre. To use Eastleigh Borough Council’s popular “Park and Stride” facility, park at the store and follow the signs along the short walk to the theatre.

By Bus

Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End SO30 4EJ No parking on site for daytime performances.

Bluestar 3 offers an hourly service 7 days a week between Southampton and Boorley Green via Woolston – Bitterne – Hedge End – Botley. Call: 0871 200 2233

There is limited parking available on the Wildern School site for evening performances. Please park courteously.

We can be reached by numerous bus services which stop directly outside The Berry Theatre.

The Velvet A offers an hourly service 7 days a week from Hedge End, West End and Eastleigh. Call: 023 8061 2288 The Brijan 8 service offers an hourly service from Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Botley, Hedge End, Fair Oak, Colden Common and Eastleigh, Mon - Sat. Call: 01489 788138. The First 26 service links Fareham, Botley, Hedge End Hamble and Netley, Mon- Sat service. For travel advice call 023 80224 854.

By Train

Hedge End train station is 1.5 miles from the theatre. The station is served by lots of local taxi companies which can be booked in advance. Trains run directly from Eastleigh and Winchester to the North West and Botley and Fareham to the East.

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Hiring The Berry Theatre The Berry Theatre is available for community and commercial hires. Our theatre boasts a state-of-theart 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 paul.munday@eastleigh.gov.uk or call 023 8062 7820.

The Berry Theatre is managed under agency by Eastleigh Borough Council. Please contact Ellie Russell on 023 8062 7810 (ellie.russell@eastleigh.gov.uk) for information on sponsoring the next season brochure.

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T Professional Theatre CT Professional Children’s Theatre CP Community Performance

At a glance September 8th 18th

NW F

20th 20th 27th

CT F CP

29th – 4th Oct

October 9th 10th 11th

F C CT

12th

13th 14th

NW CP

16th 25th

T CT

29th & 30th CT F NW

The Writers’ Room A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Globe Film) Saturday Storytime How To Train Your Dragon 2 Kabareton.co.uk Ltd presents Kabaret Ani Mru-Mru (Don’t Say a Word Cabaret) Opera Comique presents Opera Comique Gilbert & Sullivan Festival 2014 Macbeth (Globe Film) Mark Steel’s Back in Town tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal presents The Princess & The Pea Mayors Charity Appeal presents Musical Medley The Writers’ Room Wessex Dance Academy presents Three Week Performance Propeller presents Pocket Dream Hiccup Theatre presents Three Wise Monkeys Stuff and Nonsense presents Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Pudsey The Dog: The Movie An Evening with Andy McNab

November 1st 1st 7th

CT F T

Saturday Storytime The Nut Job Seabright Productions presents Eric and Little Ern 8th F Planes: Fire & Rescue CP Kabareton.co.uk Ltd 8th presents Kabaret Neo-Nowka (Neon Cabaret) 10th NW The Writers’ Room 13th F Tempest (Globe Film) 15th CT Saturday Storytime 15th F The Boxtrolls 16th CP Meridian Winds Concert Band presents Show Stoppers from Stage and Screen 21st T Shakespearience 22nd CT Pied Piper Theatre Company presents Robin’s Winter Adventure 27th – 29th CP Performing Arts Company presents Dick Whittington

December

6th CT 6th CT 8th NW 12th – 24th T/CT

Saturday Storytime Comedy Club 4 Kids The Writers’ Room The Berry Theatre presents Jack Design by Acanthus | www.acanthus-colour.co.uk

31st 31st

F Film C Comedy NW New Writing

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