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Welcome Following the warm glow of our first birthday celebrations, we’re thrilled to bring you our Summer 2012 brochure.
experience based on The Princess and the Pea for children aged under 5 years and their grown-ups.
As always there are lots of opportunities to get involved, from our Coffee and Culture events to our Writers Hub, Berry Youth Technical Theatre Team and Berry Youth Theatre group.
Our film programme brings you an eclectic mix from family favourites to Hollywood blockbusters, including Oscar Award winning silent movie The Artist.
Our professional programme has an exciting summer feel with a mix of high-quality drama, theatre for families, film and a splash of comedy from Dr Phil Hammond with his Rude Health Show! Highlights include London Classic Theatre’s heralded performance of Peter Shaffer’s Equus in May along with Love on the Tracks inspired by Chekhov’s short stories in June. We’re also thrilled to welcome Welsh National Opera with A Real Princess – a magical operatic
We look forward to welcoming you this summer!
Sarah Brigham Director facebook.com/theberrytheatre twitter.com/theberrytheatre The Berry Theatre is managed under agency by Eastleigh Borough Council.
Please contact Jade Mizen on 023 8062 7821 (jade.mizen@eastleigh.gov.uk) for information on sponsoring the next season brochure.
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14th - 24th December 2012
Tickets: £11 / £9 conc.
Book now by calling 01489 799 499. Supported by
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Theatre
Friday 18th May 7.30pm
London Classic Theatre present
Equus
By Peter Shaffer
In a Hampshire stable, a youth blinds six horses with a metal spike.
Alan struggles to be free of his demons, he must relive the events of that terrible night.
Convicted of this appalling crime, seventeen-year-old Alan Strang is sent to a secure psychiatric hospital. Martin Dysart, the child psychiatrist assigned to him, begins to probe Alan’s past in an attempt to understand his motives. Initially the boy is silent and uncooperative, but as Dysart digs deeper, he begins to win Alan’s trust and the truth gradually emerges. Finally, as
Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer’s unique psychological thriller explores the complex relationships between worship, myth and sexuality.
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Equus won the Tony Award and New York Critics Circle Award for Best New Play in 1977.
Tickets: £15 / £14 conc. £10 student Suitable for ages 14+ Equus contains strong language, adult themes and nudity.
“…taut, flawless and compelling...” – The Stage
Directed by Michael Cabot Designed by Kerry Bradley Lighting by Paul Green
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Thursday 10th May 7.30pm
Blue Apple Theatre presents
Hamlet
Direction by Peter Clerke. Adaptation by William Jessop
Think you know Hamlet? Think again!
are not good, nor can they come to good…
Blue Apple Theatre’s touring company re-invent the world’s most famous play in a fresh, funny and fearless expression of their lives… with learning disability.
Witness history in the making and discover a new Hamlet as he’s never been seen before.
www.blueappletheatre.com
Supported by
Blue Apple Theatre is based in Winchester. It was founded in 2005 to give people with learning disabilities the chance to create high quality theatre, dance & film.
Hamlet’s father is dead. His mother has married his uncle. His girlfriend dumps him. Hamlet starts talking to himself and seeing things, like his father’s ghost, telling him to kill. Things 4
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“Poignant... Startling... Wonderful”
Tickets: £6 / £5 conc.
Talking Text event please see page 14
– Hampshire Chronicle (on Living Without Fear)
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Theatre
Saturday 2nd June 7.30pm
The Watermill Theatre in association with Big Olive Productions present
Love on the Tracks
By Richard Attlee. Directed by Michael Woodwood. Inspired by the short stories of Anton Chekhov. On a summer’s evening in 1890, a train pulls out of Moscow station. On board sit three fretful passengers, each with an extraordinary tale to tell. As their stories are played out in a series of delightful comic vignettes, the drama in the carriage tantalisingly unfolds. Love on the Tracks is a romantic comedy inspired by the early stories and farces of Anton Chekhov. Full of light-hearted humour and wonderfully eccentric
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characters, Love on the Tracks presents a 19th century world of dysfunctional marriage, traumatic romance and rampant infidelity - in a very modern way! Writer Richard Attlee, who also performs in Love on the Tracks, is best known for his role as Kenton Archer in the BBC Radio 4 series The Archers.
Tickets: £12 / £10 conc. / £8 students
“Love on the Tracks is a first-rate piece – sharp, imaginative and extremely funny.” – Tim Carroll, Theatre Director
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Tuesday 26 June 7pm
Tuesday 26 June 8.30pm
Page To Stage
Monkey Poet’s Murder Mystery
A platform for new and emerging writing talent in Hampshire. The Berry Theatre presents an evening of rehearsed play readings, of short plays and extracts. The aim of these evenings is to get new plays up on their feet with script in hand so the writers can hear their words in front of a public audience. The actors have a limited time to work on short plays and extracts, which makes this a fresh and exciting experience for all. You will see work in progress, presented by a creative team of people looking to offer an example of how these plays could work on stage for the first time. This is an excellent opportunity for audience members and writers to feedback and discuss new work and work in progress from playwrights in Hampshire.
Think Bill Hicks meets Mark Thomas, add a splash of rhyme and you’ve got Monkey Poet! In this new show Philip Marlowe meets classic Clint Eastwood and Last Man Standing. A comedy-filmnoir-mystery-murder-poetry-thriller. A serial killer is killing the poets on Literature Lane and Beat St, and frankly, no one cares... who would? Sylvia Plath calls on Monkey Poet to investigate Keats’ death. This case has nothing to do with daffodils. Shakespeare warns him off the case, Homer wants him to take it, Wilde winks suggestively, and Monkey Poet gets drawn into a mystery that answers the greatest question of all. Why bother with poetry?
Page To Stage is supported by our Writers Hub group see page 16.
Tickets: £5 or come along to Monkey Poet’s Murder Mystery and Page to Stage for £7
Tickets: £3, or come along to Page to Stage and Monkey Poet’s Murder Mystery for £7
Monkey Poet’s work is suitable for audiences 16+ (not for the faint hearted or dainty eared) www.monkeypoet.co.uk
“Wicked barrages of humour” – The Stage
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Thursday 3rd May 4.30pm
Scamp Theatre & Watford Palace Theatre present
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
Saturday 23 June 10am – 10.45am
Saturday Funtime Olympic Tales Join us before our Saturday Storyteller sessions, as Commotion Dance Company lead children and their grown ups, exploring movement and fun imaginative play together.
From Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler A new show from the award-winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man - Live on Stage!) adapted from the bestselling books by Children’s Laureate, Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo).
Tickets: The Storyteller £3; Saturday Funtime £3 or come along to both for £5!
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) An absolute treat for ages 3 + and their families
Saturday 9th June 10am - 4pm
Play in a Day Underground Milk Presents Theatre Company direct this ‘Play in a Day’ where you will create, rehearse and perform a show all in one day. Explore the lives under our feet; with everything from creepy crawlies to things that move the earth! Tickets: £15 Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years At the end of the day you will have the chance to perform to family and friends at 3.30pm. Please bring a packed lunch and wear comfortable clothing. The Berry Theatre is delighted that its family programme is supported by www.snows.toyota.co.uk
Saturday 23 June 11-11.45am
The Berry Theatre presents
The Storyteller Saturday Storytime Session Heroic tales to get you into story shape for the Olympics! Come and join our Saturday Storytellers who will delight children and adults of all ages with their tales of flight, fancy and of course, heroic deeds. Spend a fun morning with amazing stories, songs, puppets, lots of imagination and the chance to join in and help out too. Why not come dressed up to an Olympic theme and you might become part of the story! Tickets: The Storyteller £3; Saturday Funtime £3 or come along to both for £5! Suitable for 3-7 years and their family and friends Informal seating on the main stage
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Friday 15th June 1pm (Schools performance) Saturday 16th June 1pm
Saturday 28th July 2pm
Welsh National Opera presents
Ready or Not...
A Real Princess
What makes a real princess? Is it being pretty, kind and clever, or is it being woken up by a lumpy old pea? Enter a topsy turvy museum, where the curators will tell you a story about a quest for love. Prince Frederick has searched high and low for the Princess of his dreams, but no Princess has been quite right! When he meets lovely Princess Phoebe he can’t believe his luck... but will she turn out to be A Real Princess? Only a lumpy old pea will tell! A Real Princess is a magical operatic experience created for under 5 year old children and their families. Featuring members of Welsh National Opera’s famous Chorus and Orchestra, this funny and touching story based on fairytale favourite The Princess and the Pea is sure to capture the imagination of you and your child. 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) Schools performance: £3.50, teachers free
Commotion Dance presents
An imaginative and fun performance for ages 3-7 and their grown-ups. Using movement, music and a host of imaginative props, the dancers create a lively playground on stage. This captivating and colourful performance shows children the nature of playing together, making friends, and how to share and trust one another, as well as encouraging individual play. Commotion Dance is an associate company of The Point, Eastleigh. Supported by Arts Council England
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) Suitable for children aged 3 - 7 and their grown-ups www.commotiondance.co.uk
“Absolutely beautiful and imaginative” – Audience member
Suitable for children under five years old and their families
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Friday 14th September 4.30pm
Saturday 22nd September 11.30am
Big Wooden Horse presents
Hiccup Theatre presents
Oliver Jeffers, award-winning author of How to Catch a Star, Lost and Found and The Way Back Home returns with a tale about a little boy in a very sticky situation.
A new version by Mike Kenny
STUCK by Oliver Jeffers
It all begins when Floyd gets his kite stuck in a tree. He throws up his shoe to shift it, but that gets stuck, so he throws up his other shoe and that gets stuck too. Along with the cat, a ladder, a pot of paint, the kitchen sink, an orang-utan and a whale, amongst other things! Will Floyd ever get his kite back? With original music and plenty of audience participation, this brand new story by Oliver Jeffers has been adapted into an exciting new production for families and young children by the team behind the shows Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Night Before Christmas and last year’s smash hit The Way Back Home. 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) Suitable for ages 3+ www.stuckonstage.com
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Rumpelstiltskin A Spellbinding tale for 3-7 year olds and their grown ups. Follow the troubled Miller’s daughter as she tries to outwit the greatest trickster of them all... He’s sneaky, He’s cheeky, He’s... Rumpelstiltskin! Straw turns to gold, magic and mayhem are in the air... Before the sun rises will our brave heroine be able to solve the riddle and save the day or will rotten Rumpel double-cross her once and for all? Hiccup Theatre (The Owl and the Pussycat, Hansel and Gretel) spin live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling into a golden new version of this classic fairy-tale by acclaimed Olivier awardwinning writer Mike Kenny. 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) www.hiccuptheatre.co.uk
“You are the Pixar of Theatre” – adult audience member (on The Owl and the Pussycat)
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Saturday 26th May 8pm
Dr Phil’s Rude Health Show If you only see one doctor this year, make it Dr Phil... Phil Hammond is a GP, writer, broadcaster and possibly the only comedian to have appeared at a public inquiry. He is Private Eye’s medical correspondent and has appeared on Have I Got News for You, The News Quiz, The Now Show Countdown and The One Show. He is rude about everything (politicians, doctors, death, drugs, sex).
In 2011 he performed a sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe and appeared on Question Time.
“One of the most entertainingly subversive people on the planet”
WARNING: THIS SHOW IS SERIOUSLY GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
– The Guardian ***** – The Sunday Telegraph
Tickets: £15 / £13 conc. (£13 concessionary rate also applies to NHS employees) Suitable for ages 15+ http://drphilhammond.com
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Film Screenings 2012 Pick your film. The adventure is about to begin‌
Friday 4th May 4pm and 7pm
Saturday 12th May 2pm and 7pm
A crowd-pleasing tribute to the magic of silent cinema, Oscar Award winning The Artist is a clever, joyous film with delightful performances and visual style to spare.
Drama teacher Vivienne (Minnie Driver) battles a heat wave comprising both temperature and rising teenage hormones whilst staging the end of the year school musical in 1976 Wales.
The Artist (PG)
Friday 11th May 4pm and 7pm
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A)
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways, and they discover that life and love can begin again when you let go of the past.
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Hunky Dory (15)
Saturday 19th May 7pm
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (12A) This touching drama follows a young boy struggling to come to terms with his father’s death in the 9/11 tragedy. After finding a mysterious key that belonged to him, he sets out on a journey to find the lock it opens; one that takes into the lives of various New Yorkers who all have different stories of survival. 11
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Tickets Film Tickets: £6 / £5 conc / £3.70 children Earlybird screenings All 10am screening tickets £2 Berry Recommends (new and old Berry film favourites!)
What’s coming next? Friday 1st June 7pm
Bel Ami (12A)
Based on the 1885 novel by French author Guy de Maupassant, Bel Ami chronicles young journalist Georges Duroy’s corrupt rise to power in Paris, most of which he achieves by manipulating a series of powerful, intelligent, and wealthy mistresses.
Monday 4th June 10am and 2pm
The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists (U) Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London.
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Please note screening dates may change subject to release dates. For up-to-date film programme and additions please visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk To be added to our film mailing list please email theberrytheatre@eastleigh.gov.uk or call 01489 799 499
Wednesday 6th June 10am and 2pm
Friday 8th June 10am and 2pm
When Snow White’s beauty wins the heart of the prince that she desperately pursues, the Queen banishes her to the forest, where a ravening maneating beast hungrily awaits. Rescued by a band of diminutive highway robbers, Snow White is determined to take back her realm.
Based on the Benjamin Mee memoir of the same name, We Bought a Zoo is an amazing and true story about a single dad who decides his family needs a fresh start, so he and his two children move to the most unlikely of places: a zoo. With the help of an eclectic staff, the family works to return the dilapidated zoo to its former wonder and glory.
Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White (PG)
We Bought a Zoo (PG)
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Friday 27th July 2pm and 7pm
Friday 20th July 7pm
Marley (15)
In 1977 Bob Marley came to London to escape political unrest in his homeland Jamaica. Marley’s legendary concert at the Rainbow that summer took reggae music and the message of Rastafaria to a world that hitherto had been exposed to neither. on the 30th anniversary of his UK visit, this historic concert film captures the reggae superstar at the height of his glory.
Marvel Avengers Assemble (PG)
Marvel Studios presents Marvel’s The Avengers. When an unexpected enemy emerges who threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., brings together the Super Hero team of a lifetime - Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow.
Saturday 28th July 4pm and 7pm
Men in Black III (PG) Thursday 26th July 7pm
Albert Nobbs (15) Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in an elite Dublin hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
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In action-packed sci-fi adventure ‘Men in Black III’, Will Smith is back as Agent J, accompanied as always by Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K. This time, the mission takes J back in time to the 1960s to save K from an assassination that would change the course of history. 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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Get Involved Alongside our professional programme we run a busy and exciting Creative Learning programme which sits at the heart of our theatre. Through this we realise opportunities for work with schools, colleges, community groups, individuals and specialist services. We offer a programme of one-off workshops, theatre tours and 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
Coffee & Culture Tuesdays 7.30 – 8.30pm
Talking Texts
Led by Dr Mike Rogers this informal club offers the chance to explore a range of texts and authors through animated readings, discussions and more. Each session gives you the chance to see text in action and to talk with like-minded people over tea, coffee and biscuits.
Forthcoming Sessions: 8th May 7.30 – 8.30pm
Shakespeare (see page 4) Prior to Blue Apple Theatre’s production of Hamlet we celebrate the work of William Shakespeare with selected readings from his plays and sonnets.
12th June 7.30 – 8.30pm
Volunteer We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to join our friendly team. You’ll join our sociable team, learn new skills and help make a success of this vibrant new theatre. We’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at theberrytheatre@eastleigh.gov.uk or call 01489 799 499. 14
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Swallows & Amazons Join us for Arthur Ransome’s classic summer read, Swallows & Amazons. Bring and suggest your own favourite classic summer read to discuss. Tickets: £3 per session (includes tea/coffee) Please note tickets for the films/productions are not included. Our friends at Hedge End Library hold copies of many of these texts. Please contact them for help.
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Thursday 5th July 7.30pm
The Berry Youth Theatre’s Cabaret Sharing An evening of fun and laughter with The Berry Youth Theatre and Milk Presents, as they hold a cabaret evening of entertainment. Expect crazy capers, comedy songs and fun for all. Tickets: £4 / £3 conc.
Take Part The Berry Youth Theatre Company Our Youth Theatre Company is open to all young people aged 8 - 16. Currently directed by Milk Presents Theatre Company 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 Technical Youth Theatre Aimed at supporting those who wish to develop skills and gain practical experience working with the production team in a professional venue, our Technical Youth Theatre is a new group open to young people aged between 15 and 20 years. The Berry Technical Youth Theatre offers young people the opportunity to learn about all aspects of theatre production including: Lighting, Sound, Stage Management, Design, Production and Arts Management. Working alongside our professional in-house technicians, you will be able to get hands on experience in state-of-the-art facilities at The Berry Theatre as well as at The Point in Eastleigh. As well as learning skills through workshops you will work alongside professional creative teams on in-house productions throughout the year. Members will also be able to gain an Arts Award qualification, nationally recognised by university and further education organisations. Membership costs £45 per term. For ages 15 – 20yrs Places are limited in order to provide as valuable an experience as possible. For more information or to join please contact the Youth Theatre Team on 023 8062 7806.
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.
The Berry Youth Marketing Team 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 linked to one of our productions. For more information please contact Ellie Russell on 023 8062 7810 or email ellie.russell@eastleigh.gov.uk
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Saturday 19 May, 23 June & 14 July 10am - 1pm
Writers Squad For 13 – 18 year olds
Whether it’s rap, playwriting, short stories, lyrics, poetry or flash fiction that interests you, don’t miss the chance to be a part of a new and exciting young writers group. Led by performance poet Paul Lyalls these monthly sessions will introduce you to a wide range of writing styles and support and develop your skills. You will benefit from visits from guest writers and have the opportunity to join an online community of young writers in the South East. The new programme starts from Saturday 15th September.
Writers Corner Monday 14th May , 11th June, 9th July and 10th September 7 – 9pm
For more information and to join please contact Rob Iliffe at robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk or on 023 8062 7807 www.newwritingsouth.com
Writers Hub A place for all writers in Hampshire Led by local playwright Sean Tyler this monthly writers’ network is for all writers who live or work in and around Hampshire. The Hub offers you the chance to meet other writers, listen to guest speakers and develop your skills and knowledge. All members are encouraged to take an active role in deciding future speakers and events so that the network best meets the needs of its members. There is also the opportunity to get involved in new writing events including Page to Stage this summer, (see www.theberrytheatre.co.uk for more information). Tickets: £5 or free to New Writing South members
Creative Writing workshops
To book call Box Office on 01489 799 499
We also offer a range of Creative Writing workshops for schools and community groups.
For more information and details of membership please visit www.newwritingsouth.com
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If you are interested please contact our Drama Development Officer Rob Iliffe at robert.iliffe@eastleigh.gov.uk or on 023 8062 7807.
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Friday 22nd June 7.30pm
Saturday 23rd June 2.30pm
West End Singers
The New Music Makers
We will be performing music to help us celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with Musical Director Alex Silverman. Our selection of songs spans a wide range of styles and decades, everything from Handel to Hamlisch! We are also pleased to welcome back as guests the very talented Bossard Quartet, we’re sure their performance will add to your enjoyment. Our concert is set to be full of energy and fun – so come and join the jubilee!
The New Music Makers present an extravaganza of classical and light, popular music from stage and screen. The choir is directed by the inspiring Michael Goldthorpe ably supported by the Assistant MD David Farnell and two accompanists, Carita Challands and Matt Lemon. We are a thriving, Hedge End based, S.A.T.B. choir, with 48 members. The choir love entertaining and this shows in our performance.
Tickets: £10 / £9 conc.
Tickets: £10 / £8 conc.
www.westendsingers.co.uk
www.newmusicmakers.com
Sunday 1st July 2.30pm & 7pm
Friday 6th & Saturday 7th July 7.30pm
Jubilation!
Showtime Shooting Stars Troupe
Talented youngsters from Stagecoach Fareham and Hedge End perform outstanding singing and dance adaptations from stage and screen. In a charity performance with music from Elvis the Musical, Copabanana, Hair Spray, Wicked, Chicago, Billy Elliot, Hercules and many more. Tickets: £10.50 / £8.50 conc. www.stagecoach.co.uk/hedgeend www.stagecoach.co.uk/fareham
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Sing a Song of Summer
A Gala Variety Evening Bodyrox Productions Don’t miss a night of sheer magical entertainment. The gala variety productions really are a night to remember. An eclectic mix of live entertainment awaits you, whether you’re a pop or rock god, a 70s disco diva, a musical icon lover or a gleek. The evening is an explosion of the music that is now our past, present and future. Tickets: £13.50 / £10 conc. www.bodyroxproductions.com
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Saturday 14th July 2.30pm & 7pm
On Your Marks, Get Set ... Abbey Dance
Come along for an evening of dance and entertainment. Abbey Dance presents their biannual show On Your Marks, Get Set… An Olympic themed performance, with children of all ages. With classes based in Hamble and West End, this showcase of our local talent will be sure to put you all in an Olympic mood and be very proud to be British!
Sunday 22nd July 6pm
The Diva Academy of Arts Summer Show 2012 The Diva Academy of Arts Summer Show 2012 is a showcase of the theatre schools work throughout the year. Pupils aged 3-16yrs will be dancing, singing and hula hooping, giving all children the chance to showcase their talents. Tickets: £8 / £6 conc.
Tickets: £9.50 / £8 conc. www.abbeydance.co.uk
Saturday 15th September 7.30pm Saturday 8th September 7.30pm
The Shadowers
Variety 2012 MK Enterprises
The Shadowers, featuring ex-Shadows Brian ‘Licorice’ Locking and Alan Jones, present a tribute show that is so authentic they have received compliments from members of The Shadows themselves. World class reproduction of ‘The Shadows’ live and recorded sounds, combined with humour, tight vocal harmonies and ‘The Shadows Walk’ ensure a night of entertainment that will leave you crying for more.
Remember when everyone gathered around the TV on a Sunday Night? When Variety Shows packed theatres every night of the week? 2012 sees the rebirth of the Variety. For one night only Variety 2012 will showcase some of the best talent around including; Southampton Musical Society, Caryn Morrant, Damo the Chav (as seen on Britain’s Got Talent) plus many more! Don’t miss what promises to be a night to remember.
Tickets: £15
Tickets: £14.50 / £12 conc.
www.theshadowers.com
www.michaelkurn.co.uk
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Coming soon Thursday 4th & Friday 5th October 7.30pm
Blackeyed Theatre in association with South
Hill Park Arts Centre present
Mother Courage and her Children By Bertolt Brecht Two ideologies collide in a conflict that stretches across a continent and threatens the balance of world power. In its midst, one woman, her three children by her side, sees an opportunity to survive, a way to profit from the slaughter by selling goods to both sides. She must make the ultimate sacrifice...
Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th October
Forest Forge Theatre Company presents
Bloom Garden Gnomes and enormous plants will take over Hedge End in this exciting immersive theatre experience celebrating 100 years of gardening!
“I love what Forest Forge do. There is an intimacy and communication rarely matched by larger theatre works.” – Audience Member
Sunday 7th October 3pm
Thursday 18th October 8pm
Opera Comique
Paul Zerdin
presents
Iolanthe In the patriotic enthusiasm of Jubilee and Olympics year Opera Comique will present a concert performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, Iolanthe. The fun-filled operetta is set in one of our renowned national institutions – the House of Lords and includes some of Sir Arthur Sullivan’s best known tunes.
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presents
Puppet Master The internationally acclaimed ventriloquist returns to the live arena in 2012 with PUPPET MASTER, an exhilarating new show, jam-packed with surprises, twists and turns. Audiences will soon realise that it’s not just the puppets he’s controlling and will begin to wonder just who’s pulling their strings!
“Zerdin’s attention to detail and his use of dynamics is quite breathtaking” – The Times
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Introducing our sister venue
Home to a variety of dance classes for all ages and the borough’s largest E A S T L E I G H professionally run youth theatre, The Point is also dedicated to the The Berry Theatre’s support of the region’s artistic H L E I G E A S T sister venue talent through its associate The Point, Eastleigh scheme. Its state-of-the-art Creation Space has welcomed welcomes over artists of international standing 85,000 visitors a into the heart of the town.
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Support The Berry Theatre We are committed to bringing you a vibrant programme of high quality drama, children’s theatre, comedy, music and film. 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 do all this we rely on sponsorship and donations and would like to ask for your help. With your support we can work with our local community through the arts, extend our Creative Learning Programme and much, much more.
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Take Your Seat Minimum donation £150 Become part of the theatre’s fabric with the chance to name a seat in our auditorium with a plate engraved with your choice of wording.
Become a Squarefooter £30, £50 per couple ‘Own’ a square foot of the theatre and help us to realise the theatre’s full Potential with a lasting recognition on our Squarefooters wall.
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 to a range of benefits from priority booking to discounts on selected shows, a membership card and more. For further information on any of these schemes visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk of call us on 023 8062 7810.
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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
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Concessions Unless otherwise stated concessions on our professional and film programme are available for under 16s, full-time 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.
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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 Bike
Our theatre is located on Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire and easily reached by public transport. KEY
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By Car 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.
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By Bus We can be reached by numerous bus services which stop directly outside The Berry Theatre.
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.
Bluestar 3 offers an hourly service between Southampton and Hedge End via Bitterne, 7 days a week. Call: 0871 200 2233.
Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End
The Velvet A offers an hourly service from Boorley Green, Botley, Hedge End, West End and Eastleigh, 7 days a week. Call: 023 8061 2288.
There is limited parking available on the Wildern School site for evening performances. Please park courteously.
SO30 4EJ No parking on site for daytime performances.
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.
Hiring The Berry Theatre
The First 26 service links Fareham, Botley, Hedge End Hamble and Netley, Mon- Sat service. For travel advice call 023 80224 854.
The Berry Theatre is available for community and commercial hires. Our theatre boasts a state-ofthe-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.
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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At a glance 3rd 4th 8th 5th 10th 11th 12th 14th 18th 19th 19th 22nd & 23rd 26th
July CT Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales F The Artist GI Talking Text, Coffee and Culture - Shakespeare CP Southampton Concert Wind Band T Hamlet – Blue Apple Theatre F The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel F Hunky Dory GI Writers Hub T Equus – London Classic Theatre GI Writers Squad F Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close CP Schools We Will Rock You – Taunton College C Dr Phil’s Rude Health Show
June 1st 2nd
F Bel Ami T Love on the Tracks – The Watermill Theatre 4th F The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists 6th F Mirror Mirror: The Untold Adventures of Snow White 8th F We Bought a Zoo 9th GI Play in a Day 11th GI Writers Hub 12th GI Talking Text, Coffee and Culture – Swallows and Amazons 15th & 16th CT A Real Princess – Welsh National Opera 22nd CP Jubilation! - West End Singers 23rd CT The Storyteller & Saturday Funtime 23rd GI Writers Squad 23rd CP Sing a Song of Summer The New Music Makers 26th T Page to Stage 26th T Monkey Poet’s Murder Mystery
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CP Showtime - Shooting Stars Troupe GI The Berry Youth Theatre’s Cabaret Sharing CP A Gala Variety Evening Bodyrox Productions GI Writers Hub GI Writers Squad CP On Your Marks, Get Set... - Abbey Dance F Marley CP The Diva Academy of Arts Summer 2012 Show F Albert Nobbs F Marvel Avengers Assemble CT Ready or Not Commotion Dance F Men in Black III
September 8th 10th 14th 15th 22nd
CP The Shadowers GI Writers Hub CT Stuck – Big Wooden Horse CP Variety 2012 - MK Enterprises CT Rumplestiltskin – Hiccup Theatre
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