September2011toMarch2012
Theatre
Welcome Welcome to The Berry Theatre’s second season.We opened last April to a warm welcome from the local community and the arts industry and have been building audiences and participation opportunities ever since. We are fast gaining a reputation for programming high quality accessible work, becoming a hub for the local community and offering the public opportunities to get involved in all aspects of the theatre’s life. I’m delighted to announce that the borough of Eastleigh and specifically Hedge End, will play host to its first ever professional Christmas show: Hansel &
Director Sarah Brigham with Actor/Director Samuel West at the gala opening of The Berry Theatre. Photography by Toby Farrow at Farrows Creative.
Gretel. Expect a lavish feast of songs, laughs and puppetry as our talented actor – musicians bring this classic tale to life for all the family. Outside of Christmas we also have a treat to suit all tastes: from classic drama to comedy and music, there genuinely is something for everyone. So as well as welcoming you and your family over the festive period, we hope to see you returning again and again for more at The Berry Theatre. Sarah Brigham Director
Supported by Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee
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Photographer: Peter Langdown
Friday 30th September 2011 2pm and 7.30pm
Monday 3rd October 2011 and 30th January 2012 7.30pm
Blackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre and The Courtyard Centre for the Arts, presents Joan Littlewood’s Musical Entertainment
Page To Stage
Oh What A Lovely War
A platform for new and emerging writing talent in Hampshire. Sample the best of new writing from actors across Hampshire. The Berry Theatre presents a new season of rehearsed play readings by writers from across Hampshire.
Featuring five actor musicians who play, sing and act their way through one of the greatest satires ever written, this is Oh What A Lovely War as Joan Littlewood intended – an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Our professional team of actors and directors will bring selected scripts and extracts from the page to the stage; giving you a unique insight into the creative process and a chance to spot the region’s newest writing talent.
Over 90 years on from the Armistice, Oh What A Lovely War remains a classic of the modern theatre and a powerful reminder of the atrocities of a war that cost 20 million lives.
The evenings are typically linked by theme, but always with an eye to showcasing varied styles and different approaches to writing for the stage.
Tickets: £12 / £10 conc. Schools Group Bookings: £7 plus one free for every 10 Suitable for ages 11+ Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes approx (incl. interval) www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk We are also offering educational workshops with The Propaganda Theatre Company. Please contact Rob Iliffe on 023 8062 7807 or robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk
Tickets: £3 If you are interested in submitting a script please visit our website www.theberrytheatre.co.uk for more information or email robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk The deadline for our next submission is Friday 26th August 2011. The following deadlines are Friday 2nd December 2011 and Friday 10th February 2012. Page To Stage has been developed through our ongoing work with The Writers Hub (see page 23).
CBC Classic Book Club event - please see page 25
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Monday 12th December to Saturday 24th December
The Berry Theatre in association with Hiccup Theatre, Peut-être Theatre and Unpacked present
Hansel and Gretel A delicious festive treat for all the family! Follow our trail of breadcrumbs into the woods for an all-you-can eat feast of festive fun with lashings of music, magical puppetry and laughs for all the family. The Berry’s retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale, Hansel and Gretel, follows the trail of our heroes into the depths of the snow covered forest where a gingerbread house with all you can eat doorknockers and sugar coated window frames bring Hansel and Gretel into the clutches of the evil witch! Can Gretel save her brother and get back to the comforting glow of their real house? Can Hansel put down the cake and help? Join our band of actor-musician storytellers to find out! This unique production which is perfect for all the family is a collaboration by three of the leading children’s theatre companies from the south east region: Unpacked (Robin and the Big Freeze),Peut-être theatre (Draw me a Bird) and Hiccup Theatre (The Owl and the Pussycat). Directed by Sarah Brigham. Designed by John Barber. Tickets: £10 / £8 conc. Special family offer: four tickets for £32 or five tickets for £40 Schools Group Bookings Offer: £7 plus one free for every 10 Suitable for ages 4 years + and their families Supported by
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December Performance Dates Monday 12th - 10.15am Tuesday 13th - 10.15am Thursday 15th - 10.15am Friday 16th - 7pm Saturday 17th - 2pm and 7pm Sunday 18th - 2pm Tuesday 20th - 7pm Wednesday 21st - 7pm Friday 23rd - 2pm and 7pm Saturday 24th - 2pm
Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee
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Thursday 13th October 2011 7.30pm
Forest Forge Theatre Company present
The World Outside By David Lane Directed by Kirstie Davis Designed by Laura Clark Music by Steven Markwick Celebrating the New Forest for its mysteries, secrets and ghosts as well as its oddities, contradictions and quirks, The World Outside charts the homecoming of members of a Forest family. The Forest gives as much as it takes away and is the one member of the family nobody can agree on...
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Inspired by research and interviews with people living and working in the region, The World Outside is a new play written especially for Forest Forge. It explores the ties we have to home, what it is that draws us back to our roots and how far we would compromise our loyalties for the sake of our birthplace.
Tickets: £10 / £8 conc. Suitable for ages 12 years + www.forestforge.co.uk
“I love what Forest Forge do. There is an intimacy and communication rarely matched by larger theatre works.” – Audience Member
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Monday 6th February 2012 7.30pm
Tuesday 7th February 2012 7.30pm
Theatre Unlimited presents
Theatre Unlimited presents
Stalin’s Favourite Direct from the National Theatre In 1941, the huge popularity of his poem, ‘Wait For Me’, unwittingly projected Konstantin Simonov into the literary stratosphere. Virtually overnight Simonov became Stalin’s favourite writer, but struggled to retain his integrity in a world of moral compromises. Years later, ageing and unwell, Simonov looks back on a lifetime as part of Stalin’s Soviet elite and confronts his demons. Adapted from Orlando Figes’ ground-breaking book ‘The Whisperers’, ‘Stalin’s Favourite’ provides an emotionally engaging and personal human insight into these momentous historical events. This is the production’s first major tour. The show will premiere at the National Theatre in November 2011.
Defying Hitler
Adapted from the award-winning memoir of the same name, ‘Defying Hitler’ is a candid, witty and extremely moving account of a young man growing up in the shadow of Hitler’s Third Reich. Born in Berlin in 1907, Sebastian Haffner lived through virtually every major political event in German history from the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 until his eventual emigration to England in 1938. Haffner wasn’t a Nazi and he wasn’t Jewish. He was just a sensitive and highly intelligent but otherwise ordinary German, striving to come to terms with the madness that was Nazi Germany. This production premiered at the National Theatre and has toured both throughout the UK and to the Brits Off Broadway Festival in New York. Tickets: £11 / £9 conc.
Tickets: £11 / £9 conc. www.theatreunlimited.org
“A magnificent and disturbing exploration of Stalinism through the private lives of those who endured it.”
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“Compelling theatre, immaculately performed.” – Sunday Telegraph
– The Observer
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Wednesday 29th February to Saturday 3rd March 2012
The Point Youth Theatre presents
Romeo and Juliet Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life…
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By William Shakespeare
The greatest love story of all time confronts each new generation with its passion and force. Death, jealousy, revenge and sorrow plague the young lovers as they risk everything to be together and let true love prevail. This tragic love story is brought vividly to life by The Point Youth Theatre with stunning set pieces and live music. For information on accompanying workshops contact youththeatre@eastleigh.gov.uk
Performance Dates Wed 29th Feb – 12.30pm Wed 29th Feb – 7.30pm Thur 1st Mar – 12.30pm Fri 2nd Mar – 7.30pm Sat 3rd Mar – 2pm Sat 3rd Mar – 7.30pm Tickets: £6.50 / £5 conc. Schools Group Bookings Offer: 10 students for £45 plus 1 teacher free
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Friday 23rd March 2012 7.30pm
Hotbuckle Productions presents
Great Expectations Hotbuckle explode onto the stage with this new, adaptation of one of Dickens’ greatest novels. With all the comedy, mystery, violent melodrama, suspense and poignancy of the original, it tells of Pip’s journey from boyhood to manhood as he seeks to find out who he is and his place in an inhospitable world. It is a story of love and loss, of guilt and shame, of fear and courage and has some of the most vivid and memorable
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By Charles Dickens. Adapted by Adrian Preater
characters in all of English literature. With the bicentenary of Dickens’ birth in 2012, this electrifying, exhilarating and moving production is a must-see.
“Magical and poignant.” – The Press
Tickets: £10 / £8 conc. www.hotbuckleproductions.co.uk In company: There will be a discussion with the Company after the show with the chance to ask questions.
CBC Classic Book Club event please see page 25
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Friday 16th March 2012 7.30pm Saturday 17th March 2012 2pm and 7.30pm
Photo courtesy of Botley & Curdridge Local History Society
Strawberries and Steam See the cream of local talent in a performance that celebrates the time when our strawberry fields were the champions of the world! A special community cast featuring The Berry Youth Theatre and actors from across our community, present a new play written by Chris Connaughton. Combining family drama and comedy with regional history and local identity, this new play tells the story of a group of people who created a part of our heritage. 10
It is the spring of 1966 and two local families are preparing for the biggest challenge of the year. Can they put aside their differences in time to deliver the orders for the region’s famous strawberries? Strawberries and Steam tells the story of ordinary families caught in the drama of social and international change, remembering a time when Hedge End was the centre of a world-beating industry; when the strawberry fields of Hedge
Directed by Milk Presents End, Botley and Bursledon were cream of the crop. Tickets: £6.50 / £5 conc. Alongside this project we are offering workshops for schools and an education pack featuring archive material and life stories. Please contact Rob Iliffe on 023 8062 7807 or at robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk
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Photographer: Steve Ullathorne Saturday 15th October 2011 8pm Phil McIntyre Entertainments in association with Vivienne Smith Management presents
Patrick Monahan – Hug Me I Feel Good Lovable comedian Patrick Monahan blends a high energy style with hilarious and engaging stories of his Irish/Iranian/Teeside heritage. Patrick performs this hit show direct from the Edinburgh Festival. Laugh and be hugged at the same time!
Tickets: £12 / £10 conc. Suitable for ages 16 years + Patrick Monahan will also present his children’s comedy show Stories and Tales for Kids That Run Faster Than Snails at 2pm (see page 17 for details)
“Born to be a stand up.” – Metro
“Funniest Show in Edinburgh.” – The Guardian
As seen on ITV One’s Show Me The Funny!
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Friday 4th November 8pm
Rory Bremner and Friends Autumn Tour 2011 Britain’s top satirical impressionist Rory Bremner, returns to the live stage with his unique brand of comedy and impressions. The show will feature a mix of some of Bremner’s firm favourites along with his own take on events dominating the news. This is an opportunity for Rory to combine the voices and satire which have made him a household name, with topical stand-up about the coalition 12
government, current affairs and sport. His repertoire of dozens of characters has sustained a highly successful career in radio and TV spanning 25 years. Sharing the stage with Rory will be two of his oldest friends, comedian Hattie Hayridge and singing star Ian Shaw. Stylish Hattie is one of Britain’s best female stand-ups and was a regular in TVs Red Dwarf series. Ian is a multi award-winner, combining brilliant musical talent
with distinctive humour and energy. Tickets: £18 / £16 conc. Suitable for ages 16 years + May contain some strong language.
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Saturday 26th November 2011 8pm
Photographer: Andy Hollingworth
Off The Kerb Productions presents
Shappi Khorsandi: Me and My Brother In Our Pants, Holding Hands British Comedy Award Nominee 2010. Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, and Have I Got News for You; Shappi Khorsandi Is back with a new show - a show about a brother and sister who were best friends but also beat each other up…
Box office: 01489 799 499
Shappi is one of the hottest comedy prospects in the country; feisty, flirty and effortlessly funny, she handles every subject with a razor sharp wit, softened only by her deliciously dizzy delivery and endless charm. Shappi is also the best selling author of ‘A Beginners Guide to Acting English’ by Bloomsbury (out now in paperback).
Tickets: £14 / £12 conc. Suitable for ages 14 years + May contain some strong language
“Britain’s best young female comic by any yardstick.” – The Guardian
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Tuesday 6th December 2011 8pm
Photographer: Andrew Warrington
THP Ltd present
Tony Hawks - Random Fun Tony Hawks’ life has always embraced randomness and fun and he looks back on the strangest and funniest moments in a unique evening of stories, songs and silliness. As a comedian, best selling author, international popstar, celebrated fridge owner, film producer, tennis player and regular member of some of the UK’s most famous TV and radio panel shows, Tony’s career has meandered into many different areas and he brings them all to 14
life on stage in his warm and entertaining new show. In the past 20 years Tony has appeared on numerous TV and Radio programmes: Have I Got News For You, They Think It’s All Over, Grumpy Old Men, Comic Relief, Just A Minute, The Unbelievable Truth, Mastermind and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. He also hosted the BBC1 programme, The Best Show in the World Ever... Probably and has been a regular member of the Comedy Store Players.
Tickets: £16 / £12 conc. Suitable for ages 14 years +
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Music
Saturday 8th October 2011 7.30pm
Photographer: Colin Robertson
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Thundering rhythms on huge Taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism. Through years of rigorous touring as Europe’s leading Taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of Taiko yet creating a contemporary sound and
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a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere… ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ “Just
when you think it could not get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity. This show is not one to be missed.”
Tickets: £16 / £12 conc. Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval) www.taiko.co.uk
– Edinburgh Evening News
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Children’s Theatre The Berry Theatre is committed to producing programming and supporting work of excellence for children and young people. We know how transformational theatre for young audiences can be and we champion work and artists who will bring our audiences the very best. We are delighted to have been awarded a grant from Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts scheme to support the development of children’s theatre at The Berry Theatre. As well as creating our production of Hansel and Gretel in collaboration with Peut-être Theatre, Unpacked and Hiccup Theatre we’ll also be supporting these three companies through a programme of mentoring and hosting a symposium on Children’s Theatre in the South East. See page 21 for details.
Saturday 29th October 2011: Little Horrors Saturday 11th February 2012: Royal Rumpus 11am – 11.45am
The Berry Theatre presents
The Storyteller Saturday Storytime Sessions Funny stories, spooky stories, tall stories. ALL STORIES! Come and join our Saturday Storytellers who will delight children and adults of all ages with their tales of monsters, mermaids, heroes and villains and of course, the chance to join and help out too. Spend a fun Saturday morning with amazing stories, songs, puppets and lots of imagination. Why not come dressed up as your favourite character and you might become part of the story! Tickets: £3 Suitable for 3 – 7 years + and their family and friends (younger siblings also welcome) Informal seating on the main stage.
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Saturday 15th October 2011 2pm
Wednesday 26th October 2011 2pm
Patrick Monahan presents
An Unpacked Production commissioned by Brighton Dome
Stories and Tales Robin and the for Kids That Run Big Freeze Faster Than Snails Join us for an energy-packed and fun-filled family stand-up and storytelling show. Patrick Monahan’s character, Ali The Amazing, a 467-year-old storyteller, will take your family on a hilarious, interactive ride, with stories that include ‘The Gushing Gulf of Persia’ and ‘The Boy with Snakes For Hands’. Tickets: £6 Special family offer: Four tickets for £22 or five tickets for £26 (to receive the special offer please call the Box Office on 01489 799 499)
With suitcases and sat-navs the birds are getting ready to leave town. Robin remains, he’s got lots to do like tweeting at anyone who comes near his patch and posing for Christmas cards. But the snow is on its way and lots of it... is everyone ready for the big freeze? A feast of a show with fantastic puppets, live music, and birdwatching for everyone who is going away for Christmas or staying at home! Unpacked is a touring theatre company exploring theatrical storytelling through performance, live music, interaction with audience members, a distinctive puppetry aesthetic and robust physicality.
Suitable for ages 5 – 10 years
“Monahan has (the children) giggling and clapping along with delight.”
Tickets: £6
– Three weeks magazine
Special family offer: Four tickets for £22 or five tickets for £26 (to receive the special offer please call the Box Office on 01489 799 499)
The Berry Theatre is delighted that its family programme is supported by
Suitable for ages 4+ and their families
“Unpacked’s new show for young children is a snowy delight.” www.snows.toyota.co.uk
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Film Screenings 2011 Pick your film. The adventure is about to begin…
Friday 29th July 4pm & 7.30pm Saturday 30th July 2pm & 7pm
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (12a)
Saturday 6th August 2pm
Jig – Tap documentary (PG)
Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica he’s not sure if it’s love or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.
Welcome to the exceptional world of Irish Dancing Championships, one of perfection and fierce determination. It’s as fascinating as it is unexpectedly hilarious. To the mothers fussing over a pair of rhinestone knee highs, to the slave driving coach, it’s the humour and the sheer compassion of our subject matter – and not just Irish charm – that makes Jig a delight.
Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
Friday 12th August 7.30pm
Cedar Rapids (15) Ed Helms of ‘The Hangover’ stars in this comedy about a square guy who discovers it’s never too late to have a wild and crazy time. Tim Lippe still lives in his childhood town of Brown Valley, Wisconsin, where he sells insurance. When a co-worker is killed in a bizarre accident, Tim is entrusted with the task of attending the annual insurance convention at Cedar Rapids in Iowa. Off the leash for the first time since he can remember, Tim meets three convention veterans who take him under their wing for the adventure of a lifetime. Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
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Saturday 13th August 2pm
Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG)
Po finds himself living a contented life protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his kung fu-crazy friends. But his happy new existence is soon threatened with the arrival of a formidable villain who plans to use an unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu forever. Joining forces with a group of new kung-fu masters Po prepares to take on an old enemy with a deadly new weapon. Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan. Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
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Friday 9th September 7.30pm
Saturday 10th September 2pm
Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts reunite for this dramatic comedy about how the hard knocks from today’s recession inspire one everyday guy to undergo a personal reinvention. The simple guy who has every reason to think his life has stalled will come to learn an unexpected lesson: when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might discover your reason to live.
The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the Moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and learn its secrets, which could turn the tide in the Transformers’ final battle.
Larry Crowne (12a) Transformers: Director: Tom Hanks Dark of the Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Moon (12a) Roberts, Cedric the Entertainer
Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
The Berry Theatre is delighted that its film programme is supported by Clarke Mews, Independent Property Agents, Botley and West End.
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Friday 23rd September 4pm & 7.30pm Saturday 24th September 2pm & 7pm
Harry Potter (12a)
In this seventh and final installment of the beloved Harry Potter series, Harry faces new troubles; he must collect all of the Horcruxes that the evil Lord Voldemort has left behind. He has no idea where these are and he has to destroy them all, even without the faintest idea how to do so. Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
Saturday 1st October 2pm
Tuesday 22nd November 7.30pm
All the world’s a racetrack as racing superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe’s fastest and finest in this thrilling high-octane new instalment of the “Cars” saga Mater and McQueen will need their passports as they find themselves in a new world of intrigue, thrills and fast-paced comedic escapades around the globe.
Ken Loach’s raw, truthful retelling of Barry Hines’ gritty story of a boy’s alienation and brutal school life in 1960s Yorkshire. Kes tells the story of Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, bullied at school and ignored and abused at home. A glimmer of hope is offered when Billy finds a baby kestrel, which soon becomes the focus of his life. The relationship is all-consuming for Billy and within it he finds hope - something about which he can at last be passionate and articulate.
Cars 2 (PG)
Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
Kes (PG)
What’s coming next?
Tickets: £6 / £5 conc. Children £3.70
Please note screening dates may change subject to release dates. For up-to-date film programme and additions please visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk
CBC Classic Book Club event please see page 25
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Saturday 4th February 2012 9-45am - 5-30pm
Thursday 29th March 2012 10am - 5pm
The Berry Theatre presents One Day Stage Acting Masterclass Small Steps with Mark McGann A one day Stage Acting Masterclass with Mark McGann; specifically designed to be accessible to all-comers and levels of expertise; from 16 to 80 years, first-timers to seasoned professionals, these highly popular one-day courses are both creatively and personally rewarding. These uniquely affirming Masterclass sessions have been described by past participants as ‘extraordinary’, ‘life-changing’ and ‘invaluable’. Packed with professional and practical insight taken from Mark’s experiences at the highest professional levels of performance and production both internationally and in the UK, these classes have become extremely popular with passionate performers of all ages and skill levels.
A day of conversation, exploration and debate on the development of a children’s theatre ecology in the South East. Venues, promoters and artists are invited to see work for children, listen to industry leaders and keynote speakers, engage in practical workshops or discussion led break-out groups and help create a dialogue on work for young audiences in the south east. Performances on the day from Peut-être Theatre, Unpacked and Hiccup Theatre. Tickets: £40 / £35 conc. per participant To find out more please contact Sarah Brigham at sarah.brigham@eastleigh.gov.uk or to book a place please contact our Box Office on 01489 799 499.
Course fee: £100 / £90 conc. per participant
Small Steps will be held at The Berry Theatre’s sister venue, The Point, Eastleigh SO50 9DE.
Please note booking closes on 14th January 2012. For further information visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk All participants receive a signed completion certificate.
Supported by
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Get Involved Our Creative Learning programme sits at the heart of our theatre; realising opportunities for work with schools, colleges, community groups, individuals and specialist services. During our Opening Season our projects have included a new outreach programme for local primary schools, giving teachers the chance to direct a play with a local contemporary playwright; the production of our very own mini ‘theatre in a box’ for young families to perform and enjoy stories together; and a range of New Writing opportunities including the chance for 15 young aspiring writers to win a place on our Writers Squad programme in conjunction with New Writing South. As we move into our next season we will continue to run a range of exciting community led projects, including our Strawberry and Steam production with supporting workshops and resources for local schools. (See page 10). Our busy Youth Theatre Group continues to grow and we will also offer a range of one-off workshops, theatre tours and a range of outreach projects for young people. Our work inspires creativity, improves physical and mental well-being, builds confidence and enhances self esteem, but most importantly – it’s a lot of fun. To find out how you can get involved please contact Rob Iliffe on 023 8062 7807 or email robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk
Volunteer We are always looking for dedicated volunteers of all ages to join our friendly team. Whether as an usher, technician, marketeer, member of bar staff or working on one of our many community projects, you will join our sociable team, learn new skills and help make a success of this vibrant new theatre. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at theberrytheatre@ eastleigh.gov.uk or call 01489 799 499.
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Writers Corner Monday 12th September, 10th October, 14th November, 12th December 2011, 16th January, 20th February & 19th March 2012 7 – 9pm
Writers Hub New Writing South and The Berry Theatre A place for all writers in Hampshire This monthly event led by local playwright Sean Tyler is for all writers who live or work in and around Eastleigh, Southampton and Hampshire offers you the chance to chat with other writers, listen to visiting speakers and meet special guests. Writers Hub also offers the opportunity for authors, playwrights, poets, scriptwriters and other creative writers to join forces and form an on-going supportive group that decides its own programme. Tickets: £5 / or Free to New Writing South members To book call Box Office on 01489 799 499 For more information and details of membership please visit www.newwritingsouth.com
Monthly: Saturday 24th September, 22nd October, 26th November 2011, 28th January, 25th February, 24th March 2012 2 - 4pm
Hampshire Young Playwrights Local playwright, Deborah Gearing will lead this new course for budding playwrights aged between 16 and 24 years. Prior to becoming a playwright, Deborah worked as an actor and theatre director. Her first play Burn was commissioned by and performed at the National Theatre with a stellar cast including Matt Smith, the current Dr Who. During the course you will complete a short play for performance by professional actors. Practical sessions will help you turn ideas into drama, explore structure and how to choose a subject, learn how to overcome writer’s block, how to get started – and keep going! Together with guest tutors, sessions will cover writing for stage, screen and radio. No previous experience is necessary but you must feel comfortable reading your work out to other people and be prepared to write! Suitable for ages 16 – 24 years Course Fee (Sept – July): £30 or £3 per session To book call Box Office on 01489 799 499 For more information please contact Rob Iliffe at robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk or on 023 8062 7807
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Take Part Our range of groups for young people allows you to get involved in all aspects of the theatre and take advantage of one-to-one career advice and support with college and job applications in the arts.
Coming soon...
The Berry Youth Theatre Company
If you’re aged between 10 and 16 and interested in a career in arts marketing we can offer you an exciting opportunity to learn the basics of theatre marketing in a fast-paced creative environment.
Our Youth Theatre Company is open to all young people aged 8 - 16. This is your opportunity to work with professional theatre practitioners to explore all aspects of theatre. Sessions take place weekly and we offer the chance to perform at The Berry Theatre and elsewhere.
The Berry Youth Marketing Team Starting September 2011
For more information please contact Ellie Russell on 023 8062 7810 or email ellie.russell@eastleigh.gov.uk
As the resident Company for The Berry Theatre, you’ll gain professional experience in state-of-the-art facilities, developing your skills in all aspects of the theatre. For more information and term dates, contact youththeatre@ eastleigh.gov.uk or on 023 8062 7806.
Technical Theatre Twilight sessions Tuesdays 11th October 2011 & 31st January 2012 6.30 – 8pm For those aged between 15 – 19 years and interested in a career backstage. You will have the chance to develop skills across design, lighting, sound, stage management and more. Places are free but need to be reserved in advance. For more information please email theberrytheatre@eastleigh.gov.uk
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Coffee & Culture
Holiday Fun!
Classic Book Club
Friday 28th October 10am – 4pm
From novels to short stories, poems and plays, join us to unpick the classics and explore their stage and screen interpretations.
It’s Halloween and the house is haunted! Join us and create your own play in a day based on the theme of haunted house.
Play in a Day - Haunted House
Artwork by Ros Rixon
Led by Dr Mike Rogers, lecturer, writer, storyteller and school teacher, specialising in literature and languages; our Classic Book Club will hold discussions on texts and authors linked to productions or film screenings during this season, giving you the chance to see text in action and talk with like-minded people over tea and coffee.
Forthcoming Sessions: CBC Tuesday 20th Sept 2011 7.30 – 9pm
Oh What A Lovely War (see page 3)
During the day you will work alongside theatre practitioners and explore drama skills and techniques as well as gory, blood curdling stage effects! Suitable for ages 8 – 11 years Tickets: £15 per day At the end of each day you will have the chance to perform to family and friends at 3.30pm. Please bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable clothing.
We explore Joan Littlewood’s classic theatre piece and its relevance today.
Tuesday 22nd Nov 2011 6 – 7pm
A Kestrel For A Knave, (see page 20) By Barry Hines A modern classic, adapted for the stage and screen, we will be holding a special pre- show talk before our screening of Ken Loach’s film “Kes”.
Tuesday 13th Mar 2012 7.30 – 9pm
Great Expectations (see page 9) by Charles Dickens This session links with the new touring theatre production at The Berry Theatre on 23rd March with a post-show Q&A. Tickets: £3 per session (includes tea/coffee) Please note tickets for the films/productions are not included.
Places must be booked in advance. For more information please contact Rob Iliffe on 023 8062 7807 or email robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk To book please call Box Office on 01489 799 499 Box office: 01489 799 499
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Friday 7th October 2011 7.30pm
Jack Sinatra – Big Band & Friends
Vocals, Swing, Big band, Jazz and music of the ‘Rat Pack’ era expertly delivered with passion, love and class, ‘The South Coasts Favourite Crooner’ AND Magazine, Southampton. The show takes the best of the Rat Pack’s songs and is complemented by some great Big Band Classics from Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble and many more. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the fabulous sounds of Jack’s 17- piece Big Swing Band directed by Major Tony Smallwood (HM Royal Marine Band) + special guests. Tickets: £16.50 / £9.50 (restricted view) Running time: Approx 2 hours 45 minutes (including 30 minute interval)
Hiring The Berry Theatre Community and Hirers
Information pack
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.
A full information pack for conference and community hires can be downloaded at www.theberrytheatre.co.uk or email theberrytheatre@ eastleigh.gov.uk or call 01489 779 435.
Conference Facilities With our proximity to Eastleigh, Southampton, Winchester and Portsmouth, our building makes an ideal conference facility. The theatre benefits from a fully accessible, versatile auditorium space with a 306 fully-seated capacity, offering flexible stalls and retractable circle seating. Our foyer and bar space can be hired with the auditorium or separately providing an ideal space for intimate performances, celebrations and more.
www.jacksinatra.com
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Support Us
Photography by Toby Farrow at Farrows Creative. Samuel West & young actors at The Berry Theatre Gala Opening Evening
We are dedicated to bringing our audiences a vibrant programme of high quality drama, children’s theatre, comedy, music and film. Alongside this our ambitious Creative Learning Programme gives people from across our community the opportunity to learn new skills and experience life in a professional theatre. To achieve all this we rely on sponsorship and donations. Through the Following chances to support extraordinary talent and community engagement we would like to ask for your help:
Take Your Seat
Minimum donation £150 This scheme gives you the chance to name a seat in our auditorium supporting the theatre in a lasting and memorable way. A plate will be engraved with your choice of wording, becoming part of the theatre’s very fabric.
Become a Squarefooter £30, £50 per couple
‘Own’ a square foot of the theatre and help us to realise the theatre’s full potential. Your important contribution will be given lasting recognition on our Squarefooters name board at the entrance to the theatre space.
Box office: 01489 799 499
Join our Friends Scheme £30, £50 per couple
Our friends share our passion for the performingarts 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 the 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 our Box Office on 01489 799 499 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 or by requesting an invoice from Ellie Russell, Marketing Officer, ellie.russell@eastleigh.gov.uk or 023 8062 7810
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44 High Street West End SO30 3DR T: 023 8047 3747
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The D@rt Centre
Wildern Lane, Hedge End SO30 4EJ The D@rt Centre, a local arts venue, is located on the Wildern School site between the Leisure Centre and The Berry Theatre. Offering a range of arts activities for all ages, our busy vibrant centre carries traditional and cuttingedge arts activities for all. Whether you wish to dance, paint, sing, act, cook or join a film society, there will be a class for you. Whether you want to rehearse, record, perform, exhibit or present we offer a range of spaces. Drop in for a coffee at our Fairtrade coffee shop with free WiFi and talk to the D@rt team to find out more.
Open 4:30pm till 9:30pm Monday to Friday and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturdays
Contact a.neasom@wildern.hants.sch.uk 01489 779471 www.wildern.hants.sch.uk Facebook: search D@rt Centre 28
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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
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 scheme. Its state-of-the-art Creation Space has welcomed artists of international standing into the heart of the town. The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DE Box Office 023 8065 2333 www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk
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It’s easy to book Online:
*Group bookings: One free ticket for every 10 booked for the same performance.
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*Changing tickets: Tickets are non-refundable but can be changed for another performance of the same show incurring an administration fee of £1
By phone: 01489 799 499 (please note credit and debit card transactions are subject to a £1 admin fee)
*Family Friendly: Children are welcome at The Berry Theatre and we commit to programming shows and creative learning sessions each season that are suitable for all ages. Please ensure that children under the age of 10 are accompanied by an adult. If the show is suitable for children and toddlers under 18 months, they can sit on their parent/carer’s lap. Please check age restrictions at the time of booking.
In person or by post: 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
Please make cheques payable to: Eastleigh Borough Council Reserved tickets are held for three working days after which they will be released for sale.
Seating plan
*Terms and conditions apply, please call our Box Office for further information.
We’re accessible… Full wheelchair access
U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8
U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 T11 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 r1 r2 r3 r4 r5 r6 r7 r8 r9 r10 r11 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11
T12 S12 r12 Q12 P12 N12
T13 S13 r13 Q13 P13 N13
T14 S14 r14 Q14 P14 N14
T15 S15 r15 Q15 P15 N15
T16 S16 r16 Q16 P16 N16
m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m10 m11 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 h1 h2 h3 h4 h5 h6 h7 h8 h9 h10 h11 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 e8 e9 e10 e11
m12 L12 K12 J12 h12 G12 F12 e12
m13 L13 K13 J13 h13 G13 F13 e13
m14 L14 K14 J14 h14 G14 F14 e14
m15 L15 K15 J15 h15 G15 F15 e15
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D12 C12 B12 a12
D13 C13 B13 a13
D14 C14 B14 a14
D15 C15 B15 a15
D2 C2 B2 a2
D3 C3 B3 a3
Right Gallery
D4 C4 B4 a4
D5 C5 B5 a5
D6 C6 B6 a6
D7 C7 B7 a7
D8 C8 B8 a8
D9 C9 B9 a9
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D11 C11 B11 a11
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Left Gallery
Concessions Concessions are available for under 18s, full-time students, senior citizens, registered disabled and registered unemployed.
The Berry Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible. This includes flat level access to our Box Office and auditorium, a lift to our facilities upstairs and wheelchair accessible seating areas. Please book wheelchair seating in advance via our Box Office on 01489 799 499 to ensure that 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. Those wishing to use this service can collect headphones from the Box Office to use during the performance.
Assistance Dogs We welcome registered assistance dogs in all areas of our building. Please talk to our Box Office staff about any special requirements when booking.
Large Print brochures and audio guides We can offer a large print version or audio version of our season brochure. Please contact our Box Office to request either.
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Travelling to the Berry Theatre By Train
Our theatre is located on Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire and easily reached by public transport. KEY
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Box office: 01489 799 499
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 locations: Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End SO30 4EJ There is limited parking on the Wildern School site. Please park courteously.
Budgens, 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.
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At a glance August 2011
November 2011
6th
Jig Tap documentary (film)
6th
The Storyteller - Magic Tales
12th
Cedar Rapids (film)
13th
Kung Fu Panda 2 (film)
4th Rory Bremner and Friends 14th Writers Hub 22nd Classic Book Club 22nd Kes (film) 26th Shappi Khorsandi 26th Hampshire Young Playwrights
9th
Larry Crowne (film)
10th
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)
12th
Writers Hub
20th
Classic Book Club
23rd - 24th Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (film) 24th Hampshire Young Playwrights 30th
Oh What A Lovely War
October 2011 1st
Cars 2 (film)
3rd
Page to Stage
7th
Jack Sinatra – Big Bands & Friends
8th Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers 10th
Writers Hub
11th
Technical Theatre Taster
13th
The World Outside
15th
Stories and Tales for Kids That Run Faster Than Snails
15th
Patrick Monahan – Hug Me I Feel Good
22nd Hampshire Young Playwrights 26th Robin and the Big Freeze 28th
Play in a Day – Haunted House
29th
The Storyteller (Little Horrors)
December 2011 6th Tony Hawks – Random Fun 12th Writers Hub 12th - 24th Hansel and Gretel January 2012 16th Writers Hub 28th Hampshire Young Playwrights 30th Page to Stage 31st Technical Theatre Taster February 2012 4th
One Day Stage Acting Masterclass 6th Stalin’s Favourite 7th Defying Hitler 11th The Storyteller (Royal Rumpus) 20th Writers Hub 25th Hampshire Young Playwrights 29th Romeo and Juliet
March 2012 1st - 3rd Romeo and Juliet 13th Classic Book Club 16th - 17th Strawberries and Steam 19th Writers Hub 23rd Great Expectations 24th Hampshire Young Playwrights 29th Small Steps
The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4EJ Box office: 01489 799 499 www.theberrytheatre.co.uk
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