Felsted Olympiad

THE FELSTED

OLYMPIAD Sporting and Cultural Events ◆ January – July 2012

A unique programme of professional and school events to celebrate the Olympic year.

We look forward to welcoming you to Felsted.

“Living the Olympic and Paralympic Values” Lord Sebastian Coe, KBE Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee

THE FELSTED

OLYMPIAD SPONSORSHIP

e are delighted to announce that The Felsted Olympiad will be sponsored by Woop Studios.

Woop is a collective of four friends who share a fascination with graphics, collective nouns, words and images. Two of the team, Mira Mina and Eduardo Lima have spent the last decade as graphic designers on the Harry Potter films. You may already be familiar with some of their creations such as the Marauders Map and The Daily Prophet along with hundreds of other graphic props seen in all the films. The other Woop founders are Harriet Logan and Mark Faulkner who are both parents of children here at Felsted.

Woop has a fantastic online gallery where original limited edition prints are available to purchase framed or unframed – www.woopstudios.com. Since its foundation Woop has made a commitment to education and philanthropy.

Woop’s debut book “A Zeal of Zebras” brings a colourful and educational alphabet to life and for adults and children alike – whilst their forthcoming A–Z Flash Cards feature beautiful images for the younger, more “aspirational” reader. On the charity front we draw particular attention to the work they are doing with The London Zoo to raise money for the 300 Sumatran Tigers left living in the wild.

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MUSIC World Cultural Celebration

THE FELSTED OLYMPIAD LAUNCH EVENT AND FLAG CEREMONY

Music and dance from around the world

Sunday 22 January 7.00–9.00 pm Jazz and refreshments from 6.00 pm Lord Riche Hall Audience Tickets: £10 Zimbe!, a brilliant fusion of traditional African song and jazz will be performed by the Felsted choirs and singers from the Felsted community. Composer Alexander L’Estrange, who will be present on the night, has chosen songs from all over Africa and arranged them wonderfully with the instruments of the jazz ensemble.

Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy

Friday 24 February: 7.30 pm Grignon Hall Tickets: £15 Come and enjoy this well-known artist Neil Hannon, from the pop band The Divine Comedy.

The band has released ten studio albums since the 1980s, including the recent album Bang Goes the Knighthood.

Their single National Express was a top ten hit. Neil has written the music for a new musical theatre production of Swallows and Amazons which is currently on a major national tour.

Julian Lloyd Webber Cello recital Friday 2 March: 7.30 pm Grignon Hall Tickets: £15 Son of the composer William Lloyd Webber and brother of Andrew Lloyd Webber, music is in the bones of this brilliant cellist. Come and enjoy the maestro in action, playing the Barjansky Stradivarius cello, dated c.1690.

“It would be difficult to find better performances of this kind of repertoire anywhere on records of today or yesterday or tomorrow.” GRAMOPHONE

Swing into Spring An Olympic extravaganza!

Saturday 3 March 7.00 pm Ross Hall Tickets: £12.50 Swing into Spring is a wonderful evening of Jazz, Swing and World Music performed by our very own talented Felsted Preparatory School pupils. Seating is informal but you may book tables of ten. Refreshments can be purchased from the bar.

Sinking of the Titanic A Combined Art and Music Multi-Media Installation

Monday 5 – Saturday 10 March 9.00 am–6.00 pm

FREE admission

Felsted Music School A combined light and music multi-media installation commemorating the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic. This exhibition, by senior school pupils, will be on view for you to enjoy for one week only.

St John Passion J S Bach’s Passion Story

Friday 16 & Saturday 17 March Felsted Chapel (Friday) St Mary’s Church, Maldon (Saturday) 7.30 pm Tickets: £10 The Felsted Orchestra and Combined Choirs will perform this powerful and profound musical setting of the Passion Story.

Opera on a Summer's Evening Saturday 7 July: 7.30 pm Grignon Hall Tickets: £15 Picnics from 6.00 pm, performance from 7.30 pm Pack your hamper and enjoy a picnic on the stunning Grignon Hall lawn – gazebos and extravagance are encouraged! The evening will include a performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Trial by Jury’ and Operatic Arias by Felsted School pupils and professional singers. An all day workshop is taking place on Friday 6 July – if anyone is interested in taking part please contact Mr James Lowry, Director of Music on jdl@felsted.org or 01371 822687.

DRAMA Felsted Preparatory School presents

High School Musical Performed by Year 7 and 8 pupils Directed by Tony Harries

Tuesday 31 January, Thursday 2 & Friday 3 February: 7.00 pm Ross Hall FREE admission A story of thwarted love, basketball and baking, as Troy and Gabriella attempt to find love despite the best efforts of their friends to keep them apart.

Felsted School presents

TEECHERS by John Godber

Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 February: 7.30 pm Hunt Theatre Tickets: £6 Age Guidance: 12+ Teechers vigorously evokes life at a modern comprehensive school. Mr Nixon, the new drama teacher arrives to find that life at the school will be a massive challenge. Cynical colleagues, obstructive caretakers and naughty students all combine in an hilarious blur of quick witted and loveable characters.

The Paper Birds Theatre Company presents

Thirsty

Monday 6 February: 7.30 pm Hunt Theatre Tickets: £12 Age Guidance: 13+ Weaving together real stories and booze-based confessions, Thirsty tells the story of one night in nightclubs, relaying tales from the happy hours to the early hours. Fusing live music, brilliant text and physical theatre, The Paper Birds examine the binge drinking culture in the UK and asks in a highly provocative manner why, as a Nation, we are so thirsty.

“Imaginative and thought provoking.” THE SCOTSMAN

Scamp Productions presents

Private Peaceful

by Michael Morpurgo

Tuesday 21 February 4.30 pm

Hunt Theatre Tickets: £15 Age Guidance: 8+

By popular demand the multi-award winning production of Private Peaceful returns to Felsted for one performance only! Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn.

“An infinitely touching, intensely acted account of a young First World War Soldier’s final day.”

SUNDAY EXPRESS ★★★★★

Gag Reflex presents

The Boy with tape on his face Monday 27 February 7.30 pm

Hunt Theatre Tickets: £12 Age Guidance: 12+

Every once in a while, something magical reminds us that we all have an inner child that must be fed. The Boy With Tape On His Face is a character with universal appeal.

Delightful, wry, many-layered and hilarious, he has created one of the most enjoyable shows you are ever likely to see.

“Chock-a-block with brilliantly executed stunts and clever crowd interaction, bringing out the inner child in us all.” MAIL ON SUNDAY

A Felsted Community Theatre Production in association with Felsted School

A Midsummer Night’s dream Directed by Alasdair Duncan Produced by Joanna Sugden Performed by the Felsted community

Friday 9 & Saturday 10 March 7.30 pm

Ross Hall Tickets: £5

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies with magical transformations and invisibility spells all rolled into one.

This community production aims to give as many people, both cast and audience, their first taste of Shakespeare.

Wisebirds present

An Olympic Effort Written, directed and acted by Jenny Burrett and Dawn Tibbitts

Wednesday 25 April 4.30 pm & 8.00 pm Ross Hall Tickets: £5 Age Guidance: 6+ Wisebirds celebrate the tradition and values of the Olympic Games in their original and inimitable style. Panto like, 6–96 year olds will learn, laugh and love the sporting surprises!

Come and see for yourself!

BOOKING FORM THE FELSTED

OLYMPIAD World Cultural Celebration * Sunday 22 January 7.00–9.00 pm Lord Riche Hall

No. of audience tickets @£10 each

High School Musical No. of seats Tuesday 31 January required Thursday 2 February Friday 3 February 7.00 pm Ross Hall

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Teechers * No. of tickets Wednesday 1 February @£6 each Thursday 2 February 7.30 pm Hunt Theatre

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Thirsty Monday 6 February 7.30 pm Hunt Theatre

No. of tickets @£12 each

Private Peaceful Tuesday 21 February 4.30pm Hunt Theatre

No. of tickets @£15 each

neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy * No. of tickets Friday 24 February @£15 each 7.30 pm Grignon Hall The Boy with Tape on his Face Monday 27 February 7.30 pm Hunt Theatre

No. of tickets @£12 each

Julian Lloyd Webber Cello Recital* Friday 2 March 7.30 pm Grignon Hall

No. of tickets @£15 each

Swing Into Spring* Saturday 3 March 7.00 pm Ross Hall

No. of tickets @£12.50 each

A Midsummer Night’s Dream* No. of tickets Friday 9 March @£5 each Saturday 10 March 7.30 pm Ross Hall

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St John Passion*† No. of tickets Friday 16 March @£10 each 7.30 pm Felsted Chapel Saturday performance tickets from Saturday 17 March The Maldon Tourist Office 7.30 pm St Mary’s Church, Maldon on 01621 856503 An Olympic Effort – Wisebirds * No. of tickets @£5 each 4.30 8.00 Wednesday 25 April 4.30 & 8.00 pm Ross Hall Swamp Juice No. of tickets Thursday 17 May 4.30 pm Hunt Theatre @£12 each Overleaf...

BOOKING FORM CONTINUED The Amazing Maurice * Friday 18 May 7.00 pm Ross Hall

No. of seats required

Tiddler and other Terrific tales No. of tickets Tuesday 12 June 4.30 pm Hunt Theatre @£12 each Opera on a summer’s evening* Saturday 7 July Grignon Hall 7.30 pm (picnics from 6.00 pm)

No. of tickets @£15 each

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Box Office, Felsted School, Felsted, Essex CM6 3LL

ONLINE BOOKING:

www.felsted.org/olympiad * 10% discount for Old Felstedians. Please call to book. † 10% discount not applicable for Saturday performance.

For free events please call us to register your attendance.

All enquiries: Box Office ✆ 01371 822619 boxoffice@felsted.org Ticket purchases may incur a handling charge.

Patrons must have a valid ticket. It may not be possible to admit latecomers until the interval or a suitable break in the performance.

Please check your dates and times. We regret that under no circumstances whatsoever can tickets be exchanged or money refunded.

Details are correct at the time of going to print. Felsted School reserves the right to make alterations due to unforeseen circumstances.

Design/print: Postprint, East Harling, Norfolk

All profits will go towards Felsted School projects

Scamp Theatre presents

SWAMP JUICE Thursday 17 May: 4.30 pm Hunt Theatre Tickets: £12 Age Guidance: All ages (but some scenes may scare very small children)

Using mind-blowing shadow puppetry, acclaimed Canadian performer Jeff Achtem brings his astonishing award-winning show about life in a swamp, with a stunning jaw-dropping 3D finale.

“A joyous hour of five-star DIY genius.” THE TIMES

Felsted Preparatory School presents

The Amazing maurice Directed by Joanna Sugden Performed by Year 5 and 6 pupils

Friday 18 May: 7.00 pm Ross Hall FREE admission Sir Terry Pratchett’s ingeniously upended tale of the Pied Piper has a roving band of highly intelligent rats as its heroic protagonists. Matthew Holmes’ script and songs capture the plot in a captivating musical for children to perform and everyone to enjoy.

Scamp Theatre & Watford Palace Theatre present

Tiddler and other terrific Tales Tuesday 12 June 4.30 pm Hunt Theatre Tickets: £12 A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle.

Brought to the stage spectacularly by the team that brought you Stick Man and Private Peaceful.

An absolute treat for ages 3+ and their families.

ART The

Art Exhibition Woop it up at a Celebration Preview!

Friday 1 June: 6.00 pm Drinks and canapés Please email prepadmin@felsted.org to receive an invitation.

Monday 4 June 2.00–6.00 pm Public Preview

Monday 11 – Monday 18 June 9.00 am–5.00 pm Public Viewing Lord Riche Hall, Music School and Cromwell Centre FREE admission

An exhibition of art by WOOP Studios. Prints celebrating the collective noun from the designers of Harry Potter.

The exhibition will feature some of the lesser-known collective nouns for animals, such as an aurora of polar bears and an embarrassment of pandas!

Meet the designers at the Preview. Limited edition prints will be available for sale throughout the exhibition at a special Felsted price.

Soak up this fun and educational exhibition which can also be viewed and purchased on www.woopstudios.com “A lexographical delight!” HARPERS BAZAAR

Felstedian artwork will also be on display.

OLYMPIC COMPETITIONS

Swifter, Higher, Stronger Digital Photography Competition Create a digital image on the Olympic theme of ‘Swifter, Higher, Stronger’. It can be a still or moving shot, either poignant or action.

Selected entries will be printed and judged by Jon Jones, Director of Photography for the Times Magazine; Aidan Sullivan, Director of Photographic Assignments for Getty Images; and Harriet Logan, an award-winning photographer and a Founding Director of Woop Studios.

Essay Competition Produce an essay of 1,500–2,000 words with ‘Swifter, Higher, Stronger’ as the title. An Olympic writing challenge for all ages.

Poetry Competition Write a poem with ‘Swifter, Higher, Stronger’ as the title. See if you can achieve a poetry gold!

Deadline for all competitions: 1st June Prizes for different age groups.

Please apply for an application form from prepadmin@felstedprep.org

19 Felsted Olympic Heroes

World Book Day celebrating Olympic Heroes An ebook of Olympic Heroes will be produced by Felsted pupils to include the 19 Felstedian Olympic heroes of past years.

SPORT Felsted’s Olympic Torch Relay and Opening Ceremony

Saturday 23 June

Roger Black, MBE Olympic Team GB Silver and Gold Medallist

Felsted’s relay will start with a lighted torch from within the Felsted Olympic stadium, where its own Preparatory Olympics will be held on Saturday 23 June.

Felstedians are renowned for their passion and excellence in sport with many reaching county, national, international and Olympic heights. Felstedians compete regularly in hockey, rugby, netball, cricket, tennis, rounders, swimming, athletics, cross country, golf, basketball and more.

Celebrating paralympians Felstedians will have a chance to watch and play Boccia with local Paralympic Gold Medallist Dan Bentley, see wheelchair tennis in action and attend the Paralympic Games.

Wheelchair racer Nikki Emerson will also be speaking at Felsted Preparatory School Speech Day. These opportunities create empathy, understanding and pure admiration through experience.

Felsted Sports Camps Felsted runs its own professional cricket and swimming camps during the school holidays for all local children to get involved – details can be found on our website www.felsted.org or on 01371 822634.

INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK Felsted is a Global Member of the Round Square Organisation of 80 top schools around the world, who share a commitment beyond academic excellence, to personal development and responsibility. Felstedians are able to take part in exchanges with partner schools from around the world.

Felsted Model United Nations Conference

Sunday 5 & Monday 6 February Felsted is hosting its third Model United Nations Conference, replicating debate about the world’s most pressing concerns.

SPIRITUAL The Lent Marathon A chance for all to set a tough personal target and try and see it to the end over forty days and forty nights.

COMMUNITY Felsted celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Monday 4 June Further details on how to take part can be obtained from the School Office on 01371 822610 or admin@felstedprep.org.

Courses and Camps Felsted runs a number of activities and workshops for members of the community to get involved. This includes the new In Motion Dance Academy which offers a new generation of classes in ballet, tap and jazz.

Please find details on our website www.felsted.org or contact our Courses Officer on courses@felsted.org or 01371 822634.