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Welcome Welcome to my first season as Artistic Director of The Berry Theatre. This is only the theatre’s third year and it’s great to see that the people of Hedge End have already taken it into their hearts, with audiences doubling in the last year alone! So this season we have even more productions to delight the whole family. For those who like laughing, we have the wonderful Lucy Porter, Dr Phil Hammond and Chortle Comedy. For parents who enjoy our comedy programme, why not bring the whole family to our first afternoon of Comedy Club 4 Kids? Family audiences can also enjoy Bin Men and Treasure Island as well as the return of Storytime on Saturday mornings. Excellent all-male Shakespeare company Propeller present their abridged version of The Merchant of Venice; and following the sell-out success of Teechers, Blackeyed Theatre return
with Dracula to thrill and chill our autumn audiences. For Christmas we have a magical production for the whole family – a new adaptation of the much-loved tale Pinocchio, which has been specially commissioned for The Berry Theatre. Due to the ever-growing demand for our Christmas family shows, we have added extra performances for this year, but do book quickly to avoid disappointment! 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.
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H ed g e E n d R es i de n ts D a y
Hedge End Residents Day
Supported by Hedge End Town Council
Saturday 28th September
With the support of Hedge End Town Council we are delighted to be giving away FREE tickets for both events on this day to Hedge End residents.
Saturday 10.30-11.15am
(see page 8)
Film Screening
Despicable Me 2
(U) 2pm (see page 16)
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Booking Information
If you are a Hedge End resident and would like to claim your free tickets on this day, please contact our Box Office on 01489 799 499. You will need to confirm your full Hedge End address and postcode. (Normal ticket prices apply for nonresidents, see pages 8 and 16 for prices). It is essential to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis (max 4 tickets per storytime session/film per caller).
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C hr i st m as show
Thursday 12th to Tuesday 24th December The Berry Theatre presents
Adapted by Toby Hulse Directed by Owen Calvert-Lyons This Christmas enter a world of temptation
A new adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s much-loved tale – this story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy is packed with magical characters, cartwheels, circus antics and dollops of fun for all the family. To make his dream come true, Pinocchio has to learn to be good and being good isn’t always easy… Adventure with us to Toy Town and beyond to find out if Pinocchio will ever find his way to becoming a real boy. Suitable for ages 4 years + and their families Tickets: £11 / £9 concessions School Group Offer: Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free
Performance Dates Thursday 12th - 1pm & 7pm Friday 13th - 1pm & 7pm Saturday 14th - 1pm & 5pm Sunday 15th - 1pm & 5pm Thursday 19th - 1pm & 7pm Friday 20th - 1pm* & 7pm (*relaxed performance – see page 26) Saturday 21st - 1pm & 5pm Sunday 22nd - 1pm & 5pm Monday 23rd - 11am & 3pm Tuesday 24th - 11am & 3pm
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Saturday 2nd November 11am
ajtc Theatre Company presents
Bin Men
by Mike Kenny
Don and Sam are bin men with big dreams… They want to save the world and have fun doing it! With them around we may need to think before we throw something away…they can find a use for anything! Bin Men is an exciting new co-production between York Theatre Royal and nationally and internationally acclaimed children’s theatre company ajtc. Written by multi-award winning writer Mike Kenny and directed by Rosamunde Hutt this is a story of recycling and transformation told with live music, puppetry, a touch of Don Quixote and lots of fun!
Tickets: £6 Special family offer: Four tickets for £22 or five tickets £26 Running Time: 55mins Suitable for ages 5+ www.ajtctheatre.co.uk Supported by
“These are artists whose experience in engaging theatre-goers shines through.” – Unicorn Theatre London
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Thursday 14th November 6.30pm
Mind the Gap presents
Treasure Island Hawkins is bored. A long night stretches ahead. Almost as long as the endless shelves that need stacking… There be mutiny! As modern-day and fantasy worlds collide, Flints Supermarket becomes the scene for adventure as Mike Kenny retells Robert Louis Stephenson’s classic tale with treasure, tills and trolleys. Aisles turn into adventure, carrots into parrots, and cut-loaves into cutlasses! A swash-buckling trolley dash of a show! Mind the Gap works with learning disabled and non-disabled artists as equals.
Tickets: £6 Special family offer: Four tickets for £22 or five tickets £26 Running time: 70 minutes, plus interval Suitable for ages 7+ www.mind-the-gap.org.uk Supported by
“A show with a broad, infectious grin … it will inspire and excite and leave you with a lump in your throat.” – The Stage (On Stig of the Dump)
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Saturday September 14th and 28th, October 26th and November 9th and 23rd 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 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! The session on Saturday 28th September is FREE to Hedge End residents (see page 3).
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Tickets: ÂŁ3 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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Tuesday 29th October 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
Tickets: £6 Special family offer: Four tickets for £22 or five tickets £26 Running time: 1 hour Suitable for ages 6+ www.comedyclub4kids.co.uk
“The perfect way to entertain the whole family.” – Three Weeks
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Tuesday 8th October 7.30pm
Propeller presents
Pocket Merchant
Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice Pocket-size An uncompromising tale of greed and revenge... Falling hopelessly in love with the wealthy Portia, Bassanio becomes imprisoned in a bargain with a ruthless moneylender. Time is fast running out and a pound of flesh is sought. How will he untangle the trap of his own making? Under the direction of Edward Hall, all-male company Propeller bring to life a pocket-sized version of one of Shakespeare’s darkest comedies in the way only Propeller can.
“This production is spot on in every way.” – **** The Guardian
Tickets: £12 / £10 conc. / £8 Berry Friends / School group booking £8 (Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free) Running time 1 hour, plus a 40 minute talkback. Audiences are invited into the performance space with the actors to express their response to the show. Suitable for ages 11+ www.propeller.org.uk
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Thursday 21st November 4pm & 8pm
Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park presents the world premiere of
Dracula
By Bram Stoker adapted by John Ginman
“I can give you your forbidden, secret desire – the soft bitter touch of my kiss, the surrender, the chance to live and love for ever.” 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. Poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging… Adapted by John Ginman, Bram Stoker’s timeless gothic thriller is given a contemporary twist with live music, powerful ensemble performances and innovative design creating a breath-taking, thought-provoking theatrical experience.
Tickets: £12 / £10 conc. / £8 Berry Friends / School group booking £8 (Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free) Running time: 2 hours plus interval Suitable for ages 14+ www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk
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TCheatre OMEDY
Saturday 28th September 8pm
Dr Phil Hammond presents
Games to Play with your Doctor Medicine is jolly serious. But wouldn’t a trip to the doctor or a rush to A&E be more fun if it was a game? In his new show, practising doctor and campaigning journalist Dr Phil turns medicine into a succession of games to play with your doctor. What’s the diagnosis? Why are you doing that to me doctor? When did you last wash your hands? Learn how to sing your symptoms, sniff a thermometer, arm wrestle for drugs, and get out of the NHS alive – all through Dr Phil’s guerrilla tactics…
“If Hammond were a medicine, he would be worth swigging by the litre.” – **** The Times 2012
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Tickets: £15 / £13 conc. / (£13 concessionary rate also applies to NHS employees) Running time: 90 minutes plus interval Suitable for ages 16+ www.drphilhammond.com
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COMEDY
Saturday 26th October 8pm
Lucy Porter presents
Northern Soul Lucy Porter (Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week and The Unbelievable Truth) returns to the UK tour circuit, fresh from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with her best show yet. Does geography shape our destiny? Born in Croydon to a Northern Irish dad and a Midlander mum (who met in Africa), Lucy never felt that she belonged down South. She tried moving to Manchester, marrying a Welshman and travelling the world, but she’s still – like the littlest hobo – seeking her spiritual home.
Tickets: £15 / £12 conc. / £10 Berry Friends Running time: 90 minutes plus interval Suitable for ages 16+ www.lucyporter.co.uk
“Impeccably punchlined anecdotes of the everyday. Genuinely delightful.” – The Telegraph
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TCheatre OMEDY
Saturday 23rd November 7.30pm
The Best of Chortle Comedy Tour Chortle presents some of the best award-winning and nominated acts from the live circuit. Join MC John Robins (Celebrity Deal or No Deal, Arthur Smith’s Comedy Club) who will introduce you to the fantastic Romesh Ranganathan (Finalist So You Think You’re Funny?), the brilliant Ed Gamble (Chortle Award nominee, BBC Radio 4 Extra, Dave’s One Night Stand), and your amazing headliner Alex Horne (Chortle Award Winner, Author, Radio and TV star. As seen on The Matt Lucas Awards, Dara O’Briain’s School of Hard Sums and Mastermind).
Tickets: £15 / £12 conc. / £10 Berry Friends Running time: 2 hours plus 2 intervals Suitable for ages 16+ www.chortle.co.uk
Come and join us for a night of award-winning comedy and some huge laughs!
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Film
Globe On Screen
Saturday 7th September 7.30pm
Thursday 26th September 7.30pm
(PG) By William Shakespeare
By William Shakespeare
Running Time: 164 minutes
Running Time: 176 mins
Director: Dominic Dromgoole Designer: Jonathan Fensom Composer: Claire van Kampen
Director: Tim Carroll Designer: Jenny Tiramani Composer: Claire van Kampen
Shakespeare’s masterpiece of the turbulence of war and the art of peace tells the romantic story of Henry’s campaign to recapture the English possessions in France. But the ambitions of this charismatic king are challenged by a host of vivid characters caught up in the real horrors of war.
Filled with a cast of unforgettable characters, Twelfth Night is a moving comedy of loss and misplaced love and includes some of the most exquisite songs Shakespeare ever wrote. The allmale Original Practices production stars the award-winning Mark Rylance and Stephen Fry.
“Startlingly good”
“I doubt I will ever see a better Twelfth Night”
Henry V
– Daily Express
Twelfth Night (U)
– Sunday Telegraph
Thursday 17th October 7.30pm
The Taming of the Shrew (12A)
By William Shakespeare
Running Time: 167 mins Director: Toby Frow Designer: Mike Britton Composer: Richard Hammarton Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew introduces one of theatre’s great screwball double-acts, a couple hellbent on confusing and outwitting each other right up to the play’s equivocal and controversial conclusion.
“A cheeky, clever, continuous delight” – The Times
Globe Film Tickets: : £10 / £8 conc. / £6 Berry Friends See page 18 for our Shakespearience project Much Ado About Nothing
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Film
Film Screenings
Thursday 12th September 7.30pm
Saturday 28th September 2pm
A young journalist is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race.
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. This film is FREE to Hedge End residents only as part of our Hedge End Residents Day, see page 3.
Thursday 10th October 7.30pm
Saturday 26th October 2pm
Starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice.
A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University – when they weren’t necessarily the best of friends.
Man of Steel (12A)
The Lone Ranger (12A)
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Despicable Me 2 (U)
Monsters University (U)
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Film
Friday 1st November 10am
Thursday 7th November 7.30pm
Dusty is a crop-dusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.
At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.
Planes (certification tbc)
Saturday 9th November 2pm
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG)
In order to restore their dying safe haven, the son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece and to stop an ancient evil from rising.
About Time (certification tbc)
Saturday 23rd November 2pm
The Smurfs 2 (certification tbc)
The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer’s newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs.
Film Tickets
What’s coming next?
£6 / £5 conc / £3.70 children
Please note screening dates may change subject to release dates. For up-to-date film programme and additions please visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk
Earlybird screenings All 10am screening tickets £2
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Get i n volved
Friday 22nd November 7.30pm
The Berry Theatre presents
Shakespearience
Much Ado About Nothing While young lovers Claudio and Hero threaten to have their imminent nuptials thwarted by the resentful scheming of a Prince, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant lovers Beatrice and Benedick. A series of comic and tragic events may continue to keep the two couples from truly finding happiness, but then again perhaps love may prevail.
Tickets: £5 / £4 conc. See page 15 for more information on our Shakespeare Globe Film Screenings
Shakespearience gives year 9 students from local secondary schools the opportunity to work together under the direction of The Berry’s Drama Development team to create a reduced version of a Shakespeare play. Bringing together students from each school, mentored by Barton Peveril College performing arts students, the cast will perform their version of one of Shakespeare’s most dynamic comedies.
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For 8-16 yrs
The Berry Youth Theatre The Berry Youth Theatre is open to all young people aged 8 – 16 and gives them the opportunity to take part in safe, empowering and challenging theatre regardless of age, background or ability. This is your opportunity to work with professional directors and theatre practitioners to explore all aspects of making theatre. As well as weekly workshops we also offer performance opportunities throughout the year.
For more information on our youth theatre contact youththeatre@eastleigh.gov.uk or on 023 8062 7806
“I like playing the improvisation games and doing shows” “It’s great fun and the creative team are amazing at what they do!” “My favourite part is meeting new people and working with others” – Participant Feedback
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Monthly Mondays 7 – 9pm 9th September, 14th October, 11th November & 9th December 2013
Writers’ Hub
A place to meet, share and create together… Led by professional playwrights Deborah Gearing and Fiona Mackie of The Fuse, these monthly sessions are open to all writers who live or work in and around Hampshire. Classes offer the opportunity to meet other writers, develop ideas and share new writing through platforms such as our Page to Stage. There is also the chance to work with guest writers, publishers and commissioners through our masterclass programme. 9th December Masterclass: Toby Hulse – The Art of Adaptation. Contact Rob Iliffe robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk Or Tel (023) 8062 7807
Fortnightly Saturdays 11.30am – 1pm (Starts 14th September)
Writers’ Squad For 13 – 17 year olds
Squad members learn new techniques for writing for performance, with opportunities to develop ideas and share their work. Sessions are led by professional playwrights Deborah Gearing and Fiona Mackie. Members will work towards a showcase in collaboration with The Berry Youth Theatre, as well as take part in our Page to Stage programme. Cost for the term is £40 (Includes ticket for Page To Stage production). Must book in advance for the term. To join Writer Squad contact: Rob Iliffe, robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk or Tel (023) 8062 7807
£7 on the day.
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Get i n volved
For 5-14 yrs
Integrated Multi-Arts Group If you like art, dancing, music and drama and enjoy making new friends then this group is for you. The sessions are open to any young person with or without disabilities and we warmly welcome new members.
“It has captured my child’s enthusiasm” “It has given my child the confidence to take control” “My daughter has Down’s syndrome and has lots of difficulties but they always include her and she loves coming to the sessions” – Participants’ Parents Feedback
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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
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C o m m u n i t y perfor m a n ces 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.
Friday 6th September 7.30pm
Friday 20th September 7pm
Variety Night
The Dawn of Irish Dancing
The Mayor of Eastleigh presents
A variety night of music, dance and song. In aid of The Mayor of Eastleigh Charities. Tickets: £10
Blair McCarthy Dance
An evening with the Blair McCarthy school of Irish Dance. Tickets: £8
Friday 27th September 7pm
A Celebration of Kerala Featuring classical Kathakali and performances by local Kerala group and Wildern School students. Tickets: £5, includes Kerala Food. This project is supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, Hedge End West End and Botley Local Area Committee and Hedge End Town Council.
Monday 30th September 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th October Evenings 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2pm Opera Comique
Opera Comique Gilbert and Sullivan Festival
An exciting opportunity to experience a selection of the immortal works of Gilbert and Sullivan, performed by leading operatic societies in the South of England. This is believed to be the first ever week-long festival of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas in this area of the country. Tickets: £8 / £6 when booking for 2 or more performances www.operacomique.org.uk
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C o m m u n i t y perfor m a n ces
Monday 7th October 6.30pm
Saturday 12th October 6.30pm
Trashed
Hampshire Variety Revue
Eastleigh Borough Council
(12A)
Academy award-winning actor Jeremy Irons fronts a powerful denunciation of waste management and its malign consequences for our environment and health. Follow him on his journey of discovery, disbelief and hope in this documentary highlighting solutions to the pressing environmental problems facing us all. Join us after for a Questions and Answers after the screening of Trashed with director Candida Brady. Tickets: £3 / £1 Students
Saturday 16th November 2.30pm & 5pm Let’s All Dance
The Princess & The Frog This beautiful new ballet by Let’s All Dance combines all the ingredients to charm audiences young and old. An original score, gorgeous costumes and crystal clear story-telling draw you into the magical world of classical ballet, and make it accessible to all. With the theme of friendship at its core, this is a lovely production and a heart-warming tale.
Tickets: £7 / £6.50 concessions / £6 Child / Family of Four £24 www.lets-all-dance.co.uk
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Bodyrox Productions
This is an evening of entertainment that celebrates Hampshire’s Performing Arts. Acts from across the county will be treading the boards in a not to be missed show. Featuring an array of performance groups. This night showcases the wonderful talent that is on our doorstep, whilst raising vital funds for local children’s hospice Naomi House & Jacks Place. Tickets: £10 / £6 concessions www.bodyroxproductions.com
Thursday 28th – 30th November Evenings 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.30pm Performing Arts Company
Jack and the Beanstalk
In this perennial classic Jack Trot is on hand to save the day and prepared to protect his community from a fearsome Giant! With sensational songs and dazzling dance routines, not to mention an array of comical characters, this production is not to be missed. The critically-acclaimed Performing Arts Company are thrilled to be dazzling The Berry Theatre audiences again! Tickets: £11 / £8 concessions www.performingartscompany.org.uk
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Support Us We are dedicated to bringing you an exciting programme of theatre for families, drama, comedy, workshops and films. We also run an ambitious Creative Learning Programme giving you and others from across our community the chance to learn new skills and experience life in a professional theatre. To achieve all this we need your help!
Join our Berry Supporters’ Wall
£30, £50 per couple Your name/s will be added to our Berry Supporters’ Wall in the entrance to our theatre; recognising your important contribution to the work that we do.
Join our Friends Scheme
£30, £50 per couple Our friends share our passion for the performing-arts and creative learning. Friendship is nice, so we treat our friends. You can look forward to: • Season information and priority booking • Discounts and promotional offers on selected shows • Your name being displayed on our website • Meeting artists, staff and our Artistic Director at our annual Friends pre-show party • A membership card entitling you to promotional offers and 10% discount at our Bar
How to donate Donating is easy, simply call 023 8065 2333 and quote the scheme you would like to donate to with your credit or debit card details at the ready. Alternatively you can send a cheque to FREEPOST RSRC-YYEA-UHUT, The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Southampton, Hants SO30 4EJ Credit: The Elves and the Shoemakers. Image: Farrows Creative
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Introducing our sister venue
E A S T L E I G H
The Berry Theatre’s sister venue The Point, Eastleigh welcomes over 85,000 visitors a year to a vibrant programme of dance, contemporary performance, music, comedy and children’s theatre. Box office: 01489 799 499 The Berry brochure_Autumn_v26.indd 25
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Home to a variety of dance classes for all ages and the borough’s largest professionally run youth theatre, The Point is also dedicated to the support of the region’s artistic talent through its Associate Artists scheme. Its state-of-the-art Creation Space has welcomed artists of international standing into the heart of the town.
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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: 01489 799 499 (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 U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8
U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16
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Full wheelchair access V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 V7 V8
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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 01489 799 499 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
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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 chris.durham@eastleigh.gov.uk or call 023 8062 7822.
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At a glance September 6th
7th
CP F
9th GI 12th
F Film M Music C Comedy
E Event GI Get Involved D Professional Dance P Poetry
The Mayor of Eastleigh presents Variety Night Henry V (Globe Film) Writers’ Hub
F Man of Steel
November 1st
2nd
F Planes
CT ajtc Theatre Company presents Bin Men F About Time
7th 9th
CT Saturday Storytime
14th
CT
Saturday Storytime
9th
20th
CP
Blair McCarthy presents The Dawn of Irish Dancing
11th GI
26th
F
Twelfth Night (Globe Film)
14th
27th
CP
A Celebration of Kerala
CT Mind the Gap presents Treasure Island
28th
CT
Saturday Storytime
16th
CP Let’s all Dance presents The Princess & The Frog
28th
F
Despicable Me 2
28th
C
Dr Phil Hammond presents Games to play with your doctor
30th Sept – 5th Oct
CP
Opera Comique presents Opera Comique Gilbert and Sullivan Festival
October 7th
CP/F Eastleigh Borough Council presents Trashed
8th
T Propeller presents Pocket Merchant
10th
F The Lone Ranger
12th
CP Bodyrox Productions present Hampshire Variety Revue
14th GI 17th
F Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
21st
T Blackeyed Theatre presents Dracula
22nd 23rd
Writers’ Hub
T Shakespearience CT
Saturday Storytime
23rd
F The Smurfs 2
23rd
C Chortle Comedy
28th – 30th CP Performing Arts Company present Jack and the Beanstalk
December
9th GI
Writers’ Hub: Masterclass
12th – 24th T/CT
The Berry Theatre presents Pinocchio
Writers’ Hub
F The Taming of the Shrew (Globe Film)
26th
CT Saturday Storytime
26th
F Monsters University
26th
C Lucy Porter presents Northern Soul
29th
CT/C Comedy Club 4 Kids
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T Professional Theatre CT Professional Children’s Theatre CP Community Performance
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