Caterham School Events Programme Spring Summer 2017

Spring Summer Events 2017

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Tickets Unless otherwise stated, please get in touch with Iona in the External Relations Office for tickets or enquiries. You can reach Iona on 01883 335089 or events@caterhamschool.co.uk.

There will be more events added to the programme throughout the term; please make sure we have your updated contact details so you don’t miss out on invitations.

For tickets indicated as being available from the School Wisepay account, you can access the site using this QR code or by finding the link at the bottom of the School website.

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Welcome Welcome to the latest edition of the Events Programme for the Caterham School Society. These social events aim to create an inclusive and active community for the entire Caterham School family.

From Performing Arts to lectures and sporting events, 2017 will see a broad programme of activity. The events listed here appeal to all those who already have an affinity to the School and to those new to the Caterham community.

If you have any ideas about new events, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Iona Mackay Bulger Development and Communications Officer 01883 335089 events@caterhamschool.co.uk

Event categories: ArtSpace

OCA/ Alumni

Careers

PA (Parents’ Association)

Charity

Performing Arts

CSS (Caterham School Society)

Sports

Library

Teaching and Learning

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ArtSpace will bring some of the UK’s best professional theatre productions to the heart of Caterham with a fresh, innovative programme featuring awarding-winning productions from the Edinburgh Festival, the Brighton Fringe and festivals across the UK. ArtSpace performances and workshops are open to everybody, providing a new hub for theatre audiences in Surrey and Kent who are keen to see cutting edge, professional work in the local area. Our brand new Centre for the Performing Arts offers the perfect home for ArtSpace with an 80 seat studio theatre and 300 seat theatre

space – both hosting this exciting and diverse programme of performances and workshops that will run throughout the year.

ArtSpace is curated by The Human Zoo Theatre Company, an award-winning, internationally touring theatre company based in Surrey.

“ We are thrilled to have partnered with ArtSpace Caterham to bring fresh, exciting theatre to the local area. It’s great to work with a forward-thinking, state-of-the-art venue like ArtSpace, and we’re really looking forward to offering the local community a hub of professional theatre right on their doorstep.”

Flo and Rosalind Human Zoo Theatre Company

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January 2017

Tuesday 24 January

Music Scholars’ Concert Performance 7.00pm Wilberforce Hall The second concert in our scholarship series, this promises to be a special evening of high quality music making.

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Wednesday 25 January

Wednesday 25 January

Lunchtime Live

Introduction to Oxbridge for Parents and Students

1.40pm Wilberforce Hall Continuing our lunchtime concert series featuring solo performances from musicians and singers. Parents and friends are welcome to attend this enjoyable and informal event.

7.00pm Humphreys Theatre An evening for Lower Sixth Form parents and their children to introduce them to the process of applying to the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Led by our Director of Learning & Teaching, Mr Kim Wells, two senior admissions fellows from both universities will be present. Oxford and Cambridge are both ranked in the top five universities in the world.

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Monday 30 January

Caterham School Society Insight Evening: Medicine 6.30pm Guy’s Hospital, London Parents, pupils and all members of the Caterham School Society (CSS) are invited to the inaugural CSS Insight Evening, with a focus on medicine and medical research. The evening will provide the opportunity to network with parents, Old Cats and friends operating in a similar field of work or research, in addition to hearing from a keynote speaker. We are thrilled to welcome Dr Tim Tree as our guest speaker for this event. Dr Tree is leading research into the role of immune regulation in human health and disease, specifically focusing on

Type 1 diabetes. Dr Tree is not only a leader in his field, but a first class, entertaining communicator.

The Insight Evening will be held at Guy’s Hospital in their 16th floor meeting and function suite with fantastic views across London.

Places will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge to attend. Pupils are welcome to attend and details for senior pupils interested in pursuing a career in medicine will be sent out separately in due course.

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February 2017 Saturday 4 February

Charity Talent Show Performance 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre

Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 February

Our Day Out – Willy Russell 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre

You are invited to watch the rich talent on show with varied evening and matinee performances. All the money raised will be for the School-Sponsored charities; Delight, Lerang’wa School in Tanzania and Casa Xalteva in Nicaragua.

The Drama department is delighted to be staging ‘Our Day Out’ as our Spring production. Mrs Kay’s ‘progress class’ from an inner-city comprehensive school in Liverpool go on a day trip by coach to Conwy Castle in Wales. Hilarious, chaotic and lively, the play celebrates the joys and agonies of being fourteen and growing up…

Ticket price: £5

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Thursday 23 February

Saturday 25 February

Study Abroad University Evening

Delight Fashion Show

7.00pm Humphreys Theatre

Delight fundraising Fashion Show.

Clothing and accessories for female fashionistas aged 14+ and their mums!

Thinking of studying in the USA, Europe or Australia? Want to find out what it involves? Then this is the event for you.

All welcome.

7.00pm Humphreys Theatre

Ticket price: £7

Friday 24 February

The 125th Anniversary of the Caterham School Debating Society 5.15pm Wilberforce Hall All Current and Former members of the Debating Society are welcome to join the quasquicentennial celebrations of the longest running Caterham society.

The evening will include a sumptuous meal, two debates and the celebration of the longest running Society at the School.

Monday 27 February

Missing Time 6.30pm Various An exciting piece of promenade theatre devised and performed by our Young Rep Theatre Company. Theatre designed to take you on a journey of mystery and suspense…

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March 2017 Wednesday 1 March

Friday 3 March

Lunchtime Live

Austentatious: launching the Caterham School ArtSpace

1.40pm Wilberforce Hall

7.00pm Humphreys Theatre

Continuing our lunchtime concert series, parents and friends are welcome to attend this enjoyable and informal event.

‘Austentatious’ is an entirely improvised comedy play in the style of Jane Austen.

After receiving 5 star reviews for their extensive UK tour, we are delighted to launch ArtSpace with this dynamic production. Join the all-star cast as they create a riotously funny new literary masterpiece, based on suggestions from the audience. Performed in full regency costume with live musical accompaniment.

Ticket price: £12

Thursday 2 March

Destiny: The iBook Launch 7.00pm Library Please join the pupil writers, editors and production team for the launch of the school’s inaugural Writing for Reading iBook. The iBook, which will showcase a range of pupils’ writing on the theme of ‘Destiny’, will be published on World Book Day 2017.

Photo by Robert Viglasky

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Tuesday 7 March

Monday 13 March

Prep School Spring Concert

Careers in the Creative Professions

7.00pm Humphreys Theatre

7.00pm The Centre for Performing Arts Aspire to be a graphic designer, architect or work in fashion? Want to know what it’s like to work in the music industry or study at drama school? Join us for this exciting and informative careers evening to find out more. Parents and pupils welcome.

Monday 13 March

The evening comprises performances from each class from Year Three to Year Six, Wind and Brass Ensembles, Prep Strings, Classical Guitar Ensemble, the School’s three choirs and the percussion group. The concert ends with a massed item involving all the children singing and playing. It is always a hugely enjoyable evening with a packed auditorium and lots of very happy children.

Thursday 9 March

Humanities Symposium 7.00pm Wilberforce Hall The first Humanities Symposium will convene the school’s Heads of English, History and Religious Studies who will lead discussions based on the Reformation. Guests will engage with a range of art, literature and historical sources. This is aimed at pupils, but is open to everyone.

Fashion Through the Ages 7.00pm Library The Library will be the venue for an exquisite display of vintage fashion in March. Visitors to the Creative Industries Careers convention are very welcome to visit the display which will include a range of vintage pieces designed to impress.

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Thursday 16 March

Preview Launch 6.00pm Portcullis House, London Be our guest as the 2017 Sixth Form Preview team launch their superb Politics Magazine in the heart of Westminster.

Ticket price: ÂŁ10

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Thursday 16 March

Caterham School Sinfonia, Chamber Choir and Chapel Choir in Concert 7.30pm St James’ Piccadilly Caterham School Sinfonia, Chamber Choir and ETS in concert at one of London’s most impressive church venues.

Friday 17 March

Parents’ Association ‘Dexter’ Science Evening 6.30pm Science Department Parents are invited to come back to school to experience science lessons as your own children do. You will be treated as if you were a pupil at Caterham School and will have lessons in Biology, Chemistry and Physics! Places are free and will be in high demand. There will be a cash bar and complimentary nibbles.

Friday 17 March

OCA AGM & Annual Dinner

Sunday 19 March

6.30pm RAF Club, London

OCA Sports Afternoon 1.00pm Caterham School Our annual March Sports Afternoon sees Old Caterhamians and current pupils play football, netball, and hockey together.

The day will finish with afternoon tea and presentations in the Leathem Room.

Our annual dinner is always well attended, so you are advised to book tickets early.

All OCs are welcome to attend the AGM which is followed by the three course meal with a guest speaker. Various ticket prices available.

Please contact Eloise Väisänen on 01883 335091 or email: eloise.vaisanen@caterhamschool.co.uk

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Tuesday 21 March

Strings Concert Performance 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre A concert of music dedicated to the string family, featuring our finest ensembles and soloists.

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MADLive 2K17 Thursday 23 March

Caterham Lecture – The Revolt of the Right 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre

Saturday 25 March

MADlive Performance 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre Our 5th annual MADlive show, and one of the highlights of the performing arts calendar, we welcome you to an evening of live dance and music with performers ranging from the First Year to the Upper Sixth. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Ticket prices: £6, concessions £5

Following on from his ‘Brexit’ talk, Mr Toby Cooper, Head of Politics at Caterham, will be discussing current affairs, focusing on the ‘Revolt of the Right’.

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Saturday 25 March

OCA Boarders’ Reunion 6.00pm Finch’s Pub, London

April 2017 Thursday 20 April

Over 60s London Lunch 12.30pm The Antelope, Sloane Square Boarders and day pupils alike are invited to come and join former and current boarding staff, and members of the alumni team for a wonderful evening at Finch’s. All refreshments are generously provided by the OCA. Please contact Eloise Väisänen on 01883 335091 or email: eloise.vaisanen@caterhamschool.co.uk

Thursday 30 March

Woodwind Concert Performance 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre A concert of music dedicated to the woodwind family, featuring our finest ensembles and soloists.

All alumni aged 60 or over are cordially invited to attend this London Lunch at The Antelope, Sloane Square. These events will happen each term and hope to bring together those who have lost contact with each other or the School.

Ticket price: £35

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May 2017 May: date to be confirmed

The Government Inspector – Gogol Deayton Theatre Caterham Junior Rep Company perform Gogol’s famous comedy in a fun, physical style. A simple case of mistaken identity leads matters in the town to spiral hysterically out of control!

More details will follow.

Thursday 4 May

Revision and Memory Skills Session for Parents 6.45pm Wilberforce Hall Tracy Sinclair, Professional Coach, will lead this seminar on how to link our understanding of how the brain works to effective revision. In the build up to the exam season, this evening will provide you with some highly effective practical tips on how to help get the most out of revision.

Thursday 4 May

MACBETH workshop and performance with Theatre Company 6FOOTSTORIES W/shop: 4.00pm. Performance: 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre The next performance in our programme of ArtSpace events, Theatre Company 6FOOTSTORIES invite anyone who has an interest in drama, to partake in a two hour MACBETH workshop with them, followed by a MACBETH performance.

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Tuesday 9 May

Junior Production Performance – Matilda 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre Caterham’s First and Second Year pupils perform an abridged version of Tim Minchin’s Matilda the Musical featuring famous songs and dances from the show. Matilda battles with the insensitive and cruel adults that surround her, eventually finding hope in her teacher, Miss Honey. The musical is supported by our puppetry club’s adaptation of another Roald Dahl classic story.

Ticket price: £5

MACBETH workshop and performance Ticket prices: Workshop free with ticket Performance: £10, concessions £8

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Thursday 18 May

Wednesday 24 May

First Class Brass Concert

Lunchtime Live

7.00pm Humphreys Theatre

1.40pm Wilberforce Hall

A concert of music dedicated to the brass family, featuring our finest ensembles and soloists.

Continuing our lunchtime concert series, everyone is welcome to attend this enjoyable and informal event.

Tuesday 23 May

Scorched by Open Sky Productions 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre Following its critically acclaimed debut at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, Open Sky present Scorched – using new writing, visual physical theatre, period music and an innovative set to create the workings of a mind sinking into the sands of time.

Ticket prices: £10, concessions £8

Photo by Jack Offord

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Thursday 25 May

Film Festival 6.30pm The Centre for Performing Arts Join us at Caterham’s very own exciting film festival, where we will be showcasing pupils’ projects they have been working on throughout the year within Co-curricular Film and with the support of Dance, Drama, Music, Computing and Innovation and English.

Films will be shown from the Prep Partnership programme, Senior and Prep Film Clubs, the BBC News School Report and various other projects. Mini workshops will take place, including an introduction to green screen and animation. There will also be a variety of performances throughout the evening.

This will be a wonderful evening to celebrate all things film, and there will be a red carpet so dress to impress.

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June 2017 June: date to be confirmed

Yerma – Lorca 6.30pm Humphreys Theatre A new translation of Lorca’s powerfully poetic play created by Caterham linguists presents Yerma’s despair and obsession with motherhood in a modern context. The play will be performed in a workshop production, alongside tapas and a short talk about the translation process.

More details will follow.

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Tuesday 13 June

Musical Theatre Evening 7.00pm Humphreys Theatre Join us for an evening of musical theatre classics with a live band, drinks and canapés.

Thursday 15 June

Cambridge Reunion Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge

Friday 9 June

Love & Rabbits – The Underground Clown Club

An event open to all OCs who went to (or are still attending!) Oxford or Cambridge, as well as OCs who live in the Cambridge area. This special event within a Cambridge College is a highlight of the programme, with welcome drinks and a sumptuous meal and a great space to meet new and old friends. Spaces are limited so please save the date.

7.00pm Humphreys Theatre Two fools take to the stage to lead you on a poetic journey through the most surreal, silly and forgotten parts of your imagination.  “Childish glee...and virtuosic ability” EdFringe Review

“Performed with such energy, devotion, innocence and heart, that before you know it, you are hooked, you are laughing, and most of all, you feel for the characters.”

A Younger Theatre

 “Like the love child of Dr Seuss and Edgar Allen Poe spliced with a touch of Lewis Carroll absurdity.”

Sabotage Reviews

 “Fresh, funny...hilarious” London Pub Theatres (For Knock Knock)

Ticket price: £8, concessions £6

More details will follow.

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Thursday 22 June

Sunday 25 June

OCA Golf Day

Caterham School Society Family Day

10.00am Woldingham Golf Club All golfers of any ability are invited to join this year’s Caterham School Golf Day at the Woldingham Golf Club. Various ticket prices are available.

Please contact Eloise Väisänen on 01883 335091 or email: eloise.vaisanen@caterhamschool.co.uk

Sunday 25 June

OCA Summer Sports Day and ‘All the 7s’ Reunion Lunch 1.00pm Caterham School The Annual OCA Summer Sports Day and lunch held at the School includes the traditional cricket match between the School’s current 1st XI vs the Old Caterhamians, reunions for OCs, a buffet lunch and tours of the School.

This event runs along side the Family Day. Ticket price: £20

1.00pm Caterham School A day of fun, games, sport and plenty of eating and drinking. A great opportunity to enjoy our beautiful grounds whilst having fun with the whole family!

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Thursday 29 June to Thursday 6 July

ArtsWeek All day. Various locations The last week of the Summer Term is packed with inspirational artistic activities, displays and performances.

A full programme of events will be available during the Summer Term.

Please note that some events may require tickets.

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Photo by Amanda Darling

Thursday 29 & Friday 30 June

Elizabethan Festival 6.30pm The Orchard Theatre Within the programme of events for ArtsWeek, please join us for an evening of comedy, tragedy and sunshine in our outdoor theatre. Performers present new versions of two abridged Shakespeare plays, Elizabethan monologues, jesters and musical entertainment.

Ticket price: ÂŁ5

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July 2017

Saturday 8 July

Venetian Masked Ball 6.45pm Caterham School The Leavers’ Ball celebrates our fantastic Caterham community and the achievements of our Sixth Form who perform a wonderful Leavers’ Dance.

Saturday 22 July Sunday 2 July

Greek Theatre – Antigone 7.00pm The Orchard Theatre Sophocles’ classic play Antigone is presented in a new version, translated and performed by our students. Our powerful and unconventional heroine highlights the conflict between individual and state, moral and divine law. Performed outdoors in our Orchard Theatre.

London Beach Rugby All day. Guildhall, City of London Run by an OC, Myles Waud, the London Beach Rugby is a fantastic day out for all sports fans! With a beach in the centre of the City, teams battle it out to win the 2017 Beach Rugby Champion Title.

This year, we are entering an Old Caterhamians’ team, please do come along and watch, there will be drinks at a nearby venue for all supporters!

Tuesday 4 July

University Fair All day. Caterham School A brand new event this year featuring all the top universities in the UK including Bristol, Bath, St Andrews and many more. A fantastic opportunity to find out how to apply to university and what you might need to do in order to make your application one of the best.

July: date to be confirmed

Over 60s London Lunch 12.30pm London All alumni aged 60 or over are cordially invited to attend this London Lunch.

These events will happen each term and hope to bring together those who have lost contact with each other or the School.

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