Hawth Theatre Summer Brochure

JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2014 Box Office: 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.uk

WELCOME TO A NEW SEASON Welcome to The Hawth’s Summer season, packed with shows to delight and entertain everyone in the coming months.

As the long-awaited warm weather approaches, our events can escape into the grounds and enjoy the sun and fresh air! We can all look forward to al fresco festivals, music, children’s shows, drama and more.

This summer there are also more opportunities than ever to get involved, with summer schools, workshops and classes galore.

Don’t forget to keep in touch with all the latest news from The Hawth by signing up to our enewsletter on the website, or by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

How To Book

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Book by Phone: 01293 553636 (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm)

Café Vita, Hawth Friends

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Access, Stop Press

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Sway Dance

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Book Online:

www.hawth.co.uk

Book in Person: The Hawth Hawth Avenue Crawley RH10 6YZ Monday - Saturday from 10am - 6pm (8pm when there is an evening performance) Sunday: open one hour prior to performances

Live Entertainment Curzon Cinema Visual Arts Coming Soon

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Arts Development

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Booking Information

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Map, Business Opportunities

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Calendar

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Free wi-fi is available throughout the building.

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Dawn French in 30 Million Minutes Tour Wed 23 & Thur 24 July • p21

The arrival of Summer means we can expand the programme into the grounds with the popular Folk and Beer, International Mela, Food and Drink, and Circus Festivals as well as woodland amphitheatre performances of Macbeth, The Pirates of Penzance, Romeo & Juliet, Robin Hood, George’s Marvellous Medicine, and The Three Little Pigs & Little Red Riding Hood.

We’re delighted that two recent hilarious smash-hit West End shows come to us during the season in One Man, Two Guvnors and Avenue Q.

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Avenue Q • Thur 26 – Sat 28 June • p14

There’s a lot to laugh about with comedy from Jason Manford, Dawn French, Jethro, Michael Palin, Lee Mack, and Ha Ha Hood!

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Highlights at The Hawth

Don’t miss

Family shows include Peppa Pig, What The Ladybird Heard, The Gruffalo and many more.

Read on for more, it’s a season to remember!

One Man, Two Guvnors Mon 18 – Sat 23 August • p26-27

Peppa Pig’s Big Splash Sat 21 & Sun 22 June • p12 3

Pre-Theatre Dining Make a night of it and combine your visit with a delicious pre-show meal in the warm and welcoming Café Vita. Open two hours before the show offering a tempting menu of freshly cooked meals daily specials and desserts you’ll find hard to resist. Reserve your table with the Box Office when you order your tickets.

Lunch at Café Vita Open weekdays from 12pm - 2pm for lunch, daily specials, light bites and snacks.

Children’s menu is also available.

Celebrations & Events The Hawth is the perfect place to host any celebration!

• Weddings & Anniversaries • Christening/Naming Occasions • Parties • Dinners • School Proms • Film & Show Party Packages • Conferences and Meetings • Training Courses • Product Launches Set in over 40 acres of picturesque woodland, The Hawth’s flexible layout lends itself to a variety of functions. Our dedicated, experienced catering team can work closely with you to create the perfect menu to complement your event.

To find out more contact: Jackie Draper 01293 859949 hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Children’s Parties Combine coming to see a show or the screening of a favourite film with your choice of food. We can also provide personalised invitations, booster seats when required, colouring sheets and maybe a chance to meet the cast!

To find out more contact: Jackie Draper 01293 859949 or hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Corporate Entertaining Give clients and potential customers the VIP treatment with a night out at The Hawth. Meet your guests for pre-show drinks in one of our private rooms and then sit down to a night of superb entertainment.

Please call the Box Office on 01293 553636 or email hawthboxoffice@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk for further details.

Out:smart Under 26 Discount Card A FREE card for anyone under 26, offering discounts on theatre, dance, comedy, music and family shows as well as special offers, email and text updates and extra rewards.

Call in at the Box Office to sign up for yours!

Save money on shows throughout the year, find out about productions before anyone else, enjoy exclusive social events and trips, and receive the regular free Hawth Talk magazine.

Annual membership is just £10 for individuals (over60/ES40: £7), £15 for a couple (£10 over 60) and £20 for a family of four.

Call the Box Office or visit the website to start saving money today!

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BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

Access BSL Interpreted Performances The Mousetrap Fri 2 May 7.30pm (Signer: Julie Thompson) One Man, Two Guvnors Fri 22 August 7.30pm (Signer: Donna Ruane) Calamity Jane Sat 15 November 2.30pm (Signer: Vicky Nunn) Sleeping Beauty Sat 20 December 5.30pm (Signer: To be confirmed)

Audio Described Performances The Mousetrap Sat 3 May 2.30pm One Man, Two Guvnors Sat 23 August 2.30pm Calamity Jane Sat 15 November 2.30pm Sleeping Beauty Sat 20 December 2pm & 5.30pm

Talking Programmes Crawley Audio Description Service offers background information on the production and performers prior to selected performances. The service is available via headsets and begins 15 minutes before the following performances: English Touring Opera The Magic Flute Mon 5 May 7.30pm English Touring Opera Paul Bunyan Tue 6 May 7.30pm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sun 15 June 7.30pm

Make Bright Art Sessions with local artist and designer Jo Harrison

From 2 May • Elgar Room Captioned performance Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance. In captioning, the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken.

Captions also include character names, sound effects and offstage noises. For more information please visit www.stagetext.org One Man, Two Guvnors Sat 23 August 7.30pm This brochure is available in large print, Braille, CD and emailed text versions on request from the Box Office.

An audio version is also available on hawth.co.uk on the Access page.

For further details including discounted ticket prices please contact the Box Office on 01293 553636.

Getting creative is fun and rewarding and excellent for our wellbeing. Drawing, painting, printing and other techniques are relaxing, enjoyable and inspiring.

No experience necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Materials provided for children’s sessions. First session materials are free for adults.

CHILDREN AND PARENTS: EVERY FRIDAY FROM 2 MAY 4PM-5.30PM. TICKETS: £6 EACH, EXTRA CHILDREN: £5 ADULTS: EVERY FORTNIGHT ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 14 MAY 2PM-4PM. TICKETS: £6 ADULTS: EVERY FORTNIGHT ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 7 MAY 7PM-9PM. TICKETS: £10 www.makebright.co.uk

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Sway Dance Studio at The Hawth Have fun, workout, dance, laugh, stretch and learn with Sway! For everyone from toddlers to adults.Dance classes and more brought to you by qualified teachers.

Children’s Classes

Adult Classes

NEW! Jumping Beans

NEW! Adult Tap

Monday 11am-11.30am Introduce your child to a magical world of dance, learn to jump, hop, skip, sing to nursery rhymes and use dance materials like ribbon wands. Bring a teddy. A great fun class for parents and children aged 1 and above.

Street Dance Authentic hip hop, lockin’, poppin’, breakin’ and more.

Mondays at 4.15pm-5pm (5-7 years) 5pm-5.45pm (8-12 years), 5.45pm-6.45pm (13-16 years).

Perform Tuesdays (5&6 years and 7-10 years) Drama 4.30pm-5.30pm Singing 5.30pm-6.30pm

West End Masterclass

Zumba Mondays 7pm-7.45pm, Wednesdays at 6pm-6.45pm

Pilates Mondays 9.30am-10.30am

Stretch & Tone A mixture of Tai Chi, yoga and pilates.

Fridays from 9.30-10.30am

Yoga Call Box Office for details.

Come and be part of Sway

Get a taste of the West End with musical theatre professionals Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm

All courses run throughout the year.

Book sessions as you go or save money and book a course. See something you fancy? Come along for a taster session FREE!

Ballet Tots

New Classes coming soon

Introduce your child to the magical world of music and dance.

Thursdays 11am-11.30am (2 years), 11.30pm-12noon: (3-4 years)

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Ballet I.D.T.A. Thursdays Prep (3-5 years) 4-4.30pm Primary (6-8 years) 4.30pm-5.15pm Grade 1 (9 years plus) Thursdays 5.15pm-6pm

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Starting in April. Details from the box office.

Mum & Pram Sessions during the summer Summer Holiday and October half term workshops Contemporary dance Adult jazz dance

Call Box Office for details or ask to be added to the waiting lists. swaycrawley The Dance Studio is available for hire for classes and dance schools. Contact Jackie Draper on 01293 859949 or email hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk for details.

Wed 4 June 7.30pm • Theatre Double Grammy award-winning Albert Lee is by common consent one of the world’s finest guitar-players having worked with artists from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton.

Albert is also a member of Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, and fronted the band at the O2 Led Zeppelin reunion.

Hogan’s Heroes is multi-talented band featuring some of the UK’s top musicians in the UK led by Gerry Hogan.

TICKETS: £20 www.albertleeandhogansheroes.com

Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group

The Second Longest Day Tue 10 June 7.30pm • Studio

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Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes

Following the success of The Longest Day event in 2013, local charity Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group present a celebration of Refugee Week.

Punk poet Attila The Stockbroker, Bridges Arts Group, Miranda scriptwriter Paul Karensa, comics Sameena Zehra and Sajeela Kershi and music from Mike ‘Dr Blue’.

An eclectic mix of comedy, poetry, music and drama – with a few serious bits too!

TICKETS: £15 DISCOUNTS: £10 Hire – A GDWG event www.gdwg.org.uk

Ray McVay directs the world famous

Glenn Miller Orchestra Sun 8 June 3pm • Theatre On the 70th Anniversary of Glenn Miller’s visit to Great Britain, Ray McVay presents the world’s greatest big band live, in concert.

The show also features the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders, the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes and Colin Anthony as well as the swinging jazz band, The Uptown Hall Gang.

Enjoy arrangements of classic wartime chart toppers including In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, American Patrol, Little Brown Jug, Tuxedo Junction and more.

TICKETS: £19.50 Two course Sunday lunch available prior to concert, book at Box Office. www.glennmillerorchestra.co.uk

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Jason Manford First World Problems Wed 11 June 8pm • Theatre Jason is back with a wealth of comedy anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with his trademark likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

Suitable for ages 16 and over.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story Tue 10 June 7.30pm • Theatre Direct from London’s West End, award-winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy in Buddy The Musical) and a full cast of performers tell The Simon and Garfunkel Story using huge projection photos, original film footage and a live band performing hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

TICKETS: £24 www.jasonmanford.com

‘HHHH blessed with the sort of laid-back charm and sharp turn of phrase you can’t manufacture’ Daily Telegraph

TICKETS: £19 www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com

‘Fantastic’ BBC Radio 2

Saikat Ahamed

The Tiger and the Moustache Wed 11 June 7.45pm • Studio Where do we come from and what makes us who we are? Is our destiny written in the stars or stamped in a passport?

Born on the very first day of a new nation, Hashi, the girl who always smiles, grew up surrounded by flying tigers in the jungle. Saikat Ahamed traces the journey of his mother and the emerging nation of Bangladesh.

Travel with him as he slides in and out of time from the agonies of Partition right up to the present day, as we board fishing boats up the Megna River and rickshaws along the dusty roads of Dacca.

From East London to East Bengal, the story of Bangladesh is woven together through storytelling, theatre, live music, dance and humour.

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TICKETS: £14 DISCOUNTS: £12

‘an excellent storyteller… a performance with real fizz’ Bristol Evening Post

Thur 12 June 7.30pm • Theatre Ballet Central return with an exciting programme of ballet, contemporary and jazz dance. Featuring a mixture of newly commissioned works and much-loved revivals showcasing the talent of the company’s young and emerging dancers.

New works from acclaimed choreographers Daniel de Andrade (Northern Ballet), Christopher Marney (Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures) and Sara Matthews (Central School of Ballet).

This family-friendly show is ideal for dance enthusiasts as well as those new to ballet.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see these highly talented dancers as they launch their professional careers.

‘A complete delight’ Dance Europe (2013 tour) TICKETS: £15.50. DISCOUNTS: £12.50. OUT:SMART: £10 www.balletcentral.co.uk

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Ballet Central

Illyria

Macbeth Fri 13 June 7pm • Amphitheatre The first of four open-air performances in the Amphitheatre from the international award-winning Illyria.

Macbeth is a brave military hero, a noble and devoted subject and a popular and trusted leader with a bright future - until his path crosses three witches!

Expect a gripping story and the dazzling swordplay for which Illyria has an unmatched reputation.

Running time: 2 hours 15mins.

Suitable for ages 5+, ideal for ages 10+ TICKETS: £14. DISCOUNTS: £11. OUT:SMART: £9 FAMILY OF FOUR: £36 www.illyria.uk.com Illyria is an Equity Outdoor Touring Guidelines compliant company

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Last Night of the Proms Sun 15 June 7.30pm • Theatre Conductor: Owain Arwel Hughes Soprano: Elena Xanthoudakis French Horn: Laurence Davies

Pre-concert Talk Sun 15 June 6.30pm • Theatre Gwyn Parry-Jones introduces Rossini’s Thieving Magpie and Mozart’s Horn Concerto No.4.

TICKETS: £4

The very best of popular classical music and much-loved Proms favourites, including: Mozart Horn Concerto No.4 Puccini Gianni Schicci: O mio babbino caro Mascgani Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo Bizet Carmen (excerpts) J. Strauss II Die Fledermaus (excerpts) Elgar ‘Enigma’ Variations: Nimrod Parry Jerusalem Arne, arr. Sargent Rule, Britannia!

Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 …and many more!

Owain Arwel Hughes conducts a fitting finale to the Orchestra’s season in Crawley. Celebrate the joys of summer with a glorious evening featuring arias from your favourite operas, performed by illustrious soprano Elena Xanthoudakis, alongside popular classics.

TICKETS: £29.75, £25.75 Pre-concert 3 course waitress served meal from 5pm in the Spotlight.

TICKETS: £21.50.

Pre-show meals available from Café Vita. www.rpo.co.uk Talking Programme available see page 5 for details

Crawley STEMfest

Dr Hal’s Bigger Bang VIII Tue 17 June 7.30pm • Theatre Scientists of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Test Tubes Ahoy there shipmates, the buccaneering Bigger Bang team return after previous sell-out performances for a one-off swashbuckling science jamboree!

Batten down the hatches and shiver your timbers as they bring the very best in exhibition science with a maritime twist. Hosted by old sea dog Professor Hal Sosabowski and featuring Sideshow Dave ‘Bilge Rat’ Campbell and Pirate Matey First Class ‘Fireworks’ Mike Sansom.

Yo ho ho!

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TICKETS: £8 DISCOUNTS: OVER 60/HAWTH FRIENDS/ES40: £6 CHILD/STUDENT: £5. FAMILY OF FOUR: £20 Hire - A Crawley STEMfest event

Tue 17 June 7.45pm • Studio Crawley’s own Romesh Ranganathan is trying to make sense of the world, but cannot make sense of his own house. Come along and see the show that has been nominated for Fosters’ Edinburgh Award and won Best Show at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.

As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Stand Up for The Week and winner of Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2013.

TICKETS: £11 www.romeshranganathan.com All proceeds from the show to go to Home Start Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex.

HHHH ‘Brilliantly channels his instinctive misanthropy into this impressive Fringe debut’ Scotsman

Studio Jazz

Paul Malsom Wed 18 June 7.45pm • Studio Paul plays acoustic and electric guitars and his trusty ‘loop station’ to create arrangements of two, three or more guitars and percussive accompaniments, all within a single piece. Paul’s influences range from B.B. King to Wes Montgomery, John Scofield to Robben Ford and Pat Metheney to Jimi Hendrix, so expect a varied programme!

Another in the popular series of jazz concerts in the Studio. Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials or sharing platters from Café Vita and drinks at your table.

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Romesh Ranganathan

TICKETS: £12 www.listeningroom.co.uk

That’ll Be The Day Thur 19 June 7.30pm • Theatre It’s party time again as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns with another opportunity to see its massively popular 2014 production!

This legendary rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out gold hits from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, plus more hilarious comedy routines!

Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll!

Voodoo Room Sat 21 June 7.45pm • Studio Paying tribute to both Hendrix and Cream, Voodoo Room are a stunning high energy power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians. The band’s credits include Steve Winwood, Duran Duran, Ben E King, Fish, Thunder and Jo Harman.

TICKETS: £25.50

TICKETS: £11 (£13 ON DOOR)

www.thatllbetheday.com

www.voodoo-room.com

‘not to be missed!’

‘outstanding’

Daily Mail

Blues in the South

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Brand new live show!

Peppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003

Peppa Pig’s Big Splash Sat 21 & Sun 22 June 10am, 1pm, 4pm • Theatre Fresh from the success of Peppa Pig’s Party and Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt comes Peppa’s brand new show.

Come and join Peppa and her friends for another allsinging, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles!

Peppa Pig returns live on stage with super cute puppets and brilliant sing-along songs in this brand new show that will brighten your day. So grab your wellies and brollies and get splashing!

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‘HHHHH… A treat for your little one’s eyes and ears’ Daily Express

‘A rollicking, all singing, dancing interactive adventure’ Daily Telegraph TICKETS: £16.50 DISCOUNTS: CHILD: £14.50, FAMILY OF FOUR: £55 GROUPS 10 OR MORE: 1 FREE TICKET IN EVERY 10 BOOKED. www.peppapiglive.com

English Youth Ballet

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Coppélia Auditions Tue 24 June from 4.30pm • Studio English Youth Ballet offers an exciting opportunity for 100 boys and girls aged 8-18 to perform in its critically acclaimed full length production of Coppélia at The Hawth on 24 & 25 October (see page 37).

Auditions ages 8-11: 4.30pm-6.15pm ages 12-18: 6.45pm-8.30pm.

We advise registering in advance but you may just attend on the day.

For Audition Pack and Registration Form contact misslewis@englishyouthballet or call 01689 856747 www.englishyouthballet.co.uk

Lisa Mills with Ian Jennings Wed 25 June 7.45pm • Studio Born in south Mississippi, Lisa Mills has played enough UK and European festivals and shows to feel comfortable on both sides of the Atlantic.

Lisa has performed with Robert Plant, Jools Holland, and Jeff Beck amongst others. She and Jennings (Big Town Playboys, Jeff Beck, Van Morrison) have toured the UK for almost a decade to great acclaim.

Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials, sharing platters and drinks from Café Vita which you can enjoy at your table TICKETS: £13 www.lisamills.com In association with Crawley Blues Club

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Avenue Q Thur 26 – Sat 28 June Thur & Sat 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm • Theatre Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.

Following five years in the West End and sell-out runs worldwide (packed with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is hitting the road on a brand new tour!

Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book Of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues.

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Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, AVENUE Q is the musical like no other.

So don’t let your life suck – book your tickets today!

Suitable for ages 14+ TICKETS: £26.50 DISCOUNTS: £3 OFF OUT:SMART/GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE: £21.50 EARLY BIRD TICKETS UNTIL 28 MARCH: £20 www.avenuequk.com

Fri 27 June 8pm-10.30pm • Elgar Room Horsham Folk Club host the Folk Club Open Floor where everyone is welcome to come along and try out their song, tune, or silly story in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

TICKETS: FREE www.horshamfolkclub.co.uk

Jerry Harmon Dan Walsh, Ben Paley and Tab Hunter

Fri 27 June 7.45pm • Studio Appalachian Mountain Music, Stories and Song.

Born in the foothills of the Blue Ridge/Appalachian mountains, Grammy Awardwinner Jerry Harmon plays a mix of blues, country, southern rock and bluegrass and tells enthralling, earthy and very funny stories. Dan Walsh is the UK’s finest clawhammer banjo player, and red-hot traditional fiddle and guitar duo Ben Paley and Tab Hunter make a welcome return.

Roy Bailey and Robb Johnson The Hut People, Steve Folk and Jane South

Sat 28 June 7.45pm • Studio

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Folk Club Open Floor

Rob Bailey and Robb Johnson perform an abridged version of Robb’s moving song suite Gentle Men based on his grandfather’s experience of the First World War. The Hut People are an engaging and often hilarious duo performing high octane folk from around the world.

Steve Folk & Jane South Steve (aka Blabbermouth) joins forces with Jane to kick off the evening in fine style with some contemporary folk.

TICKETS: £14

TICKETS: £16

Sponsored by Hobgoblin Music

Sponsored by Hobgoblin Music

Crawley Folk and Beer Festival Sat 28 & Sun 29 June from 12noon The popular festival returns! Soak up the sun, sounds and atmosphere and take in the music, food and craft stalls – not forgetting the Beer Tent with a huge selection of beers and ciders on offer!

Outdoor stages include the main stage, busker’s stage and dance stage.

Saturday Bands include country blues band Goat Roper Rodeo, Sussex folk rockers Touchstone, eight-piece global beats band Bonfire Radicals, award-winning folk/roots multi instrumentalist Phil Underwood, six-piece Sussex a cappella folk/contemporary band No Strings Attached, acoustic duo The Lightworker, dark and smoky zydeco from Creole Brothers and ‘beautiful slip-sliding harmonies’ from Suntrap.

Sunday Infectious pop/folk five-piece Savour the Flavour, Australian acoustic singer/songwriter Caddy Cooper playing solo and band sets, fresh barn dance/ ceildh band Kate’s Kitchen Band, traditional and contemporary Irish duo Ciarog, indie folk duo Underhound, a repeat performance from Goat Roper Rodeo and Edinburgh-based singer/songwriter Simon Kempston.

TICKETS: FREE TO OUTDOOR AND FOYER STAGES

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Andrew Dee The Black or White Tour

Thur 3 July 7.30pm • Studio Stages Performing Arts

Turn Up the Music Wed 2 & Thur 3 July 7pm • Theatre An extravaganza of dance, singing and musical theatre featuring the very talented students of Stages Performing Arts. A variety show for all the family to enjoy, the evening will include featured performances from West End choreographers, and TV. TICKETS: £16

TICKETS: £13 DISCOUNTS: OVER60/HAWTH FRIEND: £11

Hire – A Stages (amateur) production

Hire - An Andrew Dee promotion

Forever In Blue Jeans Fri 4 July 7.30pm • Theatre High energy, hit songs and hot dance, all in one great new show.

Come and join one of the greatest parties in town, with music from the rock ‘n’ roll ‘50s, the Swinging ‘60s, the Motown ‘70s and the Abba ‘80s.

One of the liveliest and happiest shows around with eight superb singers, dancers and musicians, the show will appeal to the whole family!

TICKETS: £20.50 www.foreverinbluejeans.uk.com

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Spirit Medium, Andrew Dee is here to guide you through some of life’s mysteries.

One of this country’s finest mediums, Andrew’s no-nonsense, back-to-basics style of mediumship will be on display for your delight. The evidence he brings from your loved ones in the spirit world aims to lift the lid on any questions you may have about this life and the hereafter. More importantly, your loved ones will be working with him to leave you in no doubt about their presence.

Pitchy Breath Theatre

Sat 5 & Sun 6 July, Sat 5pm, Sun 3pm • Amphitheatre Pitchy Breath present two classic fairy tales featuring the big bad wolf.

Watch Augustus, Bernard and Cleo build their houses as only they can and follow Little Red as she tries to take her grandmother some food.

Set in the woodland amphitheatre, these family favourites promise to be a true afternoon delight.

Bring a picnic - but be careful the naughty woodland creatures don’t steal your food when you’re not looking!

TICKETS: £9.50 DISCOUNTS: £7 FAMILY OF FOUR: £28 A Crawley Arts Development event pitchybreaththeatre

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The Three Little Pigs & Little Red Riding Hood

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Voicerox Choir Sat 5 July 7.45pm • Theatre Reigate’s Voicerox Choir return for another great night full of rock, soul and pop hits spanning the last six decades.

The choir has grown since its beginnings in 2009 to now include over 170 members.

Songs for all the family – come and see how this choir rox!

TICKETS: £13.50 DISCOUNTS: £11 Profits to the Orpheus Centre, Godstone.

Hire - Voicerox Choir (amateur) event

Crawley Ariel Drama Academy

Ariel Annual Showcase Sun 6 July 7pm • Theatre Ariel Drama Academy is an independent drama school for students aged 5 to 19. The academy trains young actors in the core skills required to become an actor whilst maintaining a sense of fun. The Academy presents an evening of song, drama and dance celebrating students’ work throughout the year – from LAMDA to hip hop to contemporary dance and joined by the Ariel Musicality Choir.

TICKETS: £11 www.arielct.co.uk Hire – An Ariel (amateur) event

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Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks

Wed 9 & Thur 10 July • Theatre Wed 4.30pm, Thur 10.30am & 4.30pm Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow, but the tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own!

Book early for a glittering family treat. Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand new stage adaptation of the colourful farmyard adventure. With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs!

‘A terrific and witty adventure’ The Guardian (reviewing the book) Running time: 55 minutes (no interval) TICKETS: £11.50 DISCOUNTS: SCHOOLS/GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE: £9.50 PLUS ONE FREE FOR EVERY 10 BOOKED Watch the trailer at www.whattheladybirdheardlive.co.uk Illustrations copyright © Lydia Monks 2009

Louise Ryrie School of Dance and Drama

Love Letters

Sat 12 & Sun 13 July • Theatre Sat 11am & 5.30pm, Sun 11am & 3pm To mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1, Love Letters follows the stories of families whose lives have been touched by the war. A mother writes to her son, a child to their father. Thoughtful, moving and entertaining stories are expressed through a wide range of dance by 300 of Crawley’s talented dancers.

The Louise Ryrie School, now in its 17th year, endeavours to provide a fresh learning opportunity for dancers with each show produced – this promises to be its most imaginative journey yet…

TICKETS: 11AM: £12 5.30PM & 3PM: £15 DISCOUNTS: £13 Hire – A Louse Ryrie (amateur) production

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Pirates of Penzance Sun 13 July 7pm • Amphitheatre Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic opera.

Frederick, an apprentice pirate, born on 29th February, quits the pirate ship and falls in love with a girl on land - until he learns he is contracted to the pirates until his 21st birthday, not his 21st year! What to do? Denounce his piratical friends or postpone his marriage until he is 84?!

Packed with laughter, romance and a ship-full of memorable lyrics, this wonderful operetta gets the complete Illyria treatment, faithfully performed by a reduced cast and accompanied by a Musical Director on keyboard.

TICKETS: £14 DISCOUNTS: £11 OUT:SMART: £9 FAMILY OF FOUR: £36

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Illyria

www.illyria.uk.com Suitable for ages 5+. Running time: 2 hours

Illyria is an Equity Outdoor Touring Guidelines compliant company

Burgess Hill Ariel Drama Academy

Ariel Showcase Sway Showcases Wed 9, Thur 10 & Tue 15 July • Studio Three showcases highlighting the work of talented students attending Sway classes at The Hawth.

Street Dance (Wed at 7pm), Ballet (Thur 6pm) and Perform and West End Masterclass (Tue 7pm) students showcase what they’ve achieved with their tutors.

Sun 20 July 7pm • Theatre Ariel Drama Academy is an independent drama school for students aged 5 to 19. The academy trains young actors in the core skills required to become an actor whilst maintaining a sense of fun.

The Academy presents an evening of song, drama and dance celebrating students’ work throughout the year – from LAMDA to hip hop to contemporary dance.

TICKETS: £11

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www.arielct.co.uk

To find out more about Sway see page 6

Hire – An Ariel (amateur) event

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Richard Thompson Acoustic Classic Tue 22 July 7.30pm • Theatre Richard Thompson is one of this country’s greatest songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos, capable of breathtaking drama and sublime delicacy, prompting Rolling Stone to hail him as ‘a dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living rock guitarist’. His songs have been covered by everyone from Alison Krauss to Robert Plant.

TICKETS: £27.25

Jethro Mon 21 July 7.30pm • Theatre Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy.

Cornwall’s best-loved comic takes a very alternative look at life - in the way only he can!

TICKETS: £21 DISCOUNTS: £19

www.richardthompson-music.com

‘HHHHH Richard Thompson put on a show of mercurial mood swings and consistent brilliance - a show of pure magic from start to finish’ The Times

Changeling Theatre

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Tue 22 July 7pm • Amphitheatre Shakespeare’s epic love story in the open air.

Verona. Two families united in civil war. Two young lovers united in forbidden love.

The tragedy of Juliet and her Romeo. A fated romance between two impetuous and desperate lovers.

They are destined to be together forever, and they succeed. But only by paying the ultimate price.

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TICKETS: £18.50 CHILD: £9 FAMILY OF FOUR: £46 www.changeling-theatre.com

Fawlty Towers The Dinner Show Dawn French 30 Million Minutes Wed 23 & Thur 24 July 7.30pm • Theatre The Queen of British comedy, award-winning actor, best-selling novelist and all round very funny lady has written a new show, based on her life and career.

30 Million Minutes will consist of various delights and riches, with the odd irksome tribulation thrown in, as Dawn takes audiences through the various lessons life has taught her, and the things she knows for sure.

Dawn shares how she has misguidedly spent her whole life (30 million minutes) vigorously attempting to be a fully functioning female human.

Catch the show. Or feel like a fool.

TICKETS: £43

Fri 25 July 7.30pm • Spotlight

BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

Laughlines Comedy Entertainment

A spectacular tribute to the iconic British sitcom performed as you dine.

Everything that can go wrong will as you, the dining audience, are part of the show. You will gain first-hand experience of the Fawlty’s infamous hospitality... just don’t mention the war!

Laughlines have long been established as the original and UK’s leading Fawlty Towers tribute act. This globe trotting show has been performed to thousands of guests throughout the world for over 17 years.

A fast paced and delicious evening of interactive, unforgettable entertainment.

Menu: Starter Sybil’s Waldorf salad, Main Course Chicken Supreme (chicken breast served in a tomato and basil sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and Lyonnaise potatoes, Dessert Black Fawlty gateaux.

Tea/coffee.

‘Pure gold!’

Metro Suitable for 14 years plus.

TICKETS: £38.50

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The Saviours of Soul

Drama Summer School

Sat 26 July 7.30pm • Theatre

Mon 28 July - Fri 1 August, 10am - 4pm • Studio

From the first hit of the opening bars you will realise this is a band with a difference.

The Saviours of Soul are a powerful, local 10 piece band with a professional sound taking you on a nostalgic trip through the soul, disco and funk classics right up to modern day floor fillers.

The band comprises three dynamic vocalists along with guitar, bass, drums and keyboard with a three piece horn section.

It’s guaranteed you’ll be shaken, you’ll be stirred and you’ll be singing, clapping and dancing.

TICKETS: £16

A fun week-long intensive drama course for 8 to 13 year olds, full of games, theatre skills, team building, improvisation and most of all great fun!

There will be a short performance on Friday afternoon for friends and family to showcase what the students have learnt during the week.

Please bring a packed lunch with plenty to drink and wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

TICKETS: £85 DISCOUNTS: ES40: £65 A Crawley Arts Development event

Hire – The concert is a Charity Concert on behalf of 4 Sight, the West Sussex Association for the Blind www.4sight.org.uk

Illyria

George’s Marvellous Medicine Sat 26 July 6pm • Amphitheatre For three summers Illyria has been the only open-air touring company granted permission to perform David Wood’s adaptations of Roald Dahl’s books. This year they bring us Dahl’s most glorious classic.

It’s the first day of half-term, Grandma has written to say she is coming to stay. But George’s Grandma is horrible.

George decides to concoct a medicine which he gives to Grandma - with hilarious results!

Full of (literally) larger-than-life characters, plenty to join in with, and just a twist of malicious fun!

Suitable for ages 5 and over. Running time: 1hr 35 mins (including interval).

TICKETS: £14 OUT:SMART: £9 FAMILY OF FOUR: £36 DISCOUNTS: £11 www.illyria.uk.com Illyria is an Equity Outdoor Touring Guidelines compliant company

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Arrival UK

Rhythm of the Dance

Sat 2 August 7.30pm • Theatre

Thur 31 July 7.30pm • Theatre

The No.1 International ABBA Tribute Arrival UK is one of the most sought after tribute bands in the world today - having performed to sell out audiences throughout the world.

Bursting on stage with an energy not seen since the great band itself toured in the 1970s, Arrival UK presents an authentic Abba night that leaves audiences shouting for more!

Standing ovations from over 4.8 million people in 59 countries!

This incredible live show celebrates both the rich history of Ireland as well as the art of Irish dance.

Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, featuring thirty dancers, a traditional live full Irish band and the dashing and handsome Young Irish Tenors.

Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish step dance shows on tour, millions of fans have hailed this as a ‘must see’.

TICKETS: £22.50. DISCOUNTS: £19.50

TICKETS: £19.50

BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

The National Dance Company of Ireland featuring The Young Irish Tenors

‘Simply the best Abba Show I have seen bar none’ The Stage

Illyria

Robin Hood Sun 3 August 6pm • Amphitheatre All the well-loved characters feature in tales of camaraderie, swashbuckling action, and riotous comedy. First performed in 2007, it remains one of Illyria’s most popular ever titles.

You’ll definitely laugh, you’ll probably cry - and if you’re not cheering at the archery competition involving the entire audience then you must be dead.

Suitable for ages 5 and over, ideal for ages 7 plus.

Running time: 1hr 50mins (including interval) TICKETS: £14. DISCOUNTS: £11 OUT:SMART: £9. FAMILY OF FOUR: £36 www.illyria.uk.com Illyria is an Equity Outdoor Touring Guidelines compliant company

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Circuswurx Summer School Mon 4-Fri 8 August 10am-4pm • Studio A unique and creative week-long course for 8 to 16 year olds. Learn juggling, stiltwalking, unicycling and balloon modelling, with a show for friends and family on the Friday afternoon themed around Vikings and Norse Gods.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of drink.

Comfortable clothing and trainers should be worn.

TICKETS: £85 DISCOUNTS: ES40: £65 A Crawley Arts Development event

Crawley Circus Festival Sat 9 & Sun 10 August • Foyer and Grounds A great weekend of workshops, shows, and games for circus enthusiasts and absolute beginners. This year’s theme is Vikings so feel free to dress up! You can come for the day, but for best value come for the fully inclusive weekend ticket - including: camping, all workshops and shows (including Kettle of Fish).

WEEKEND TICKETS: £32 JUNIOR WEEKEND TICKETS (6-14 YEARS): £18 DAY TICKETS: £12. DISCOUNTS: £7 SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICES UNTIL 27 JULY! WEEKEND TICKETS: £27 JUNIOR WEEKEND TICKETS: £15 TICKETS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 6 ACCOMPANYING WEEKEND TICKET HOLDERS ARE FREE (PLEASE REQUEST UNDER 6 TICKET AT TIME OF BOOKING). www.circuswurx.co.uk

Kettle Of Fish Circus Cabaret Sat 9 August 7pm • Theatre The wild, the whacky and the breathtaking are combined in this fantastic show.

Be amused and amazed by a fantastic international line up of top circus acts.

There’s a great atmosphere at this show, a splendid night out for all ages.

Line-up to be announced.

TICKETS: £16 DISCOUNTS: £12

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Mon 11-Fri 15 August • Studio 10.30am-3.30pm (Fri 6pm)

Tue 12 August 11am-4pm • Spotlight Room

A workshop offering the chance for youngsters aged 6-11 years in primary school education to work with a professional director in producing a unique version of this delightful tale.

Join James Trotter on an adventure from his back garden to far off places in a peach bigger than a house!

Travel across land, sea and sky with a band of merry insects as you dodge horrible Aunts Spiker and Sponge!

Roald Dahl’s heart-warming story will capture the imagination as you make new friends on a journey that you will never forget! The week culminates in a performance for friends and family on Friday at 6pm.

Everyone loves a story. Have you ever had an itch to write one?

In this workshop you’ll hear stories. You’ll find out how they’re put together, talk about theme, dialogue, character, plot, viewpoint, research, and also where to sell.

There’ll be plenty of writing time and guidance from Alison Carter, the author of nearly 200 published tales and short stories who has been long-listed in recent years for the Bridport Prize and the BBC Opening Lines new radio writers series and is also a professional copywriter.

TICKETS: £85

Suitable for ages 16+

BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

James and the Giant Creative Writing Peach Theatre Workshop Day Course

TICKETS: £16

Food and Drink Festival Sun 17 August from 11am • Foyer and Grounds The Hawth’s second festival celebrating all things food and drink.

Stalls inside and outside The Hawth will offer the chance to sample food and drink from all over the world including the finest local produce.

Plus live music and free entertainment through the day and arts and craft activities for all ages.

Give your tastebuds a treat!

ADMISSION: FREE To apply for stalls contact Jackie Draper on 01293 859949 or email hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

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Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother - who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers - but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

TICKETS: MON-THUR EVE & WED & SAT 2.30PM: £30 FRI & SAT: £32.50 DISCOUNTS: MON-THUR 7.30PM: £27 See page CAP5

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Ariel Young Actors

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Sat 23 August 2pm & 7.30pm • Studio Ariel Young actors proudly present their latest show, featuring the best from West End and Broadway musicals including Wicked, Glee, Les Miserables and We Will Rock You and new takes on numbers from more established shows.

With its vibrant cast, peppered with the youngsters from Ariel Drama Academy, this is a production not to miss if you like your show tunes with attitude, delivered by a local cast brimming with vitality and conviction.

Crawley International Mela The World On Your Doorstep

Sat 30 & Sun 31 August 12noon - 6pm • Grounds Celebrating cultures from around the world in a vibrant weekend of free music, dance, workshops, craft and food stalls and more. Established 26 years ago the Mela continues to go from strength to strength with people from across the town coming together to share and enjoy each other’s cultures.

TICKETS: FREE www.crawleymela.org

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TICKETS: £11 DISCOUNTS: £10 www.arielct.co.uk Hire – An Ariel (amateur) event

Hit The Road Mack

Fri 5 & Sat 6 September 8pm • Theatre Join the multi-award winning star of Not Going Out and Would I Lie To You? as he warms up for his brand new live tour.

One of the most hotly anticipated shows of the year.

TICKETS: £21 www.leemack.com Please note: occasional strong language

Fri 5 September 7.45pm • Studio A night of blues and roots from the Danish performer who has been entertaining audiences for over 35 years.

Hans is one of the most sought-after artists of the international blues scene playing over 200 concerts a year, spellbinding audiences with his rich and emotional sounds.

‘an international blues treasure’ Blues Revue Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials, sharing platters and drinks from Café Vita which you can enjoy at your table.

Support: Mike Gunn

TICKETS: £13

‘Gut-bustingly funny’

In association with Crawley Blues Club

Sunday Times

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BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

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Michael Palin Travelling To Work Sun 7 September 7.30pm • Theatre To celebrate the publication of his third volume of diaries Michael Palin presents a brand new stage show, looking back at 25 years of exploring the world and nearly 50 years in radio, television, books and films.

The first half is a whistle-stop tour of the globe highlights and lowlights, adventures and cock-ups, beauties and beasts, wonders and wash-outs; all vividly illustrated with a special selection of photos and footage shot during eight TV travel series.

In the second half of the show, Michael takes a free-wheeling look back at the other side of his life - the love of comedy that took him from schoolboy in Sheffield to Python at the O2. He’ll talk about the joy of writing and acting that has taken him from a dead parrot salesman to the headmaster who fights back in GBH. Lots of memories, with one thing in common; a love of laughter.

TICKETS: £31.50

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Doug MacLeod Tue 9 September 7.45pm • Studio The award-winning acoustic blues master makes a welcome return.

He learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward a valuable tradition. MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances.

Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials, sharing platters and drinks from Café Vita which you can enjoy at your table.

TICKETS: £13 In association with Crawley Blues Club www.doug-macleod.com

Jukebox & Bobbysox Wed 10 September 7.30pm • Theatre A ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll musical spectacular that will have you rockin’, clappin’ singin’ and dancin’ in the aisles!

It’s a high energy show celebrating the music and style from two of the most influential decades in the history of music.

A tribute to all the greats of that extraordinary era - Dusty Springfield, The Everly Brothers, Connie Francis, Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, Cliff Richard, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Petula Clark, Billy Fury, Cilla Black and more.

A cast of 14 including live band, fantastic backing vocalists, and the brilliant Bobbysox Dancers.

A night that will rock your socks off!

TICKETS: £18.50

Fi Steps

Dance Expressions Fri 12 & Sat 13 September 7pm • Theatre An over-140 strong cast of versatile, vibrant and talented young people perform an array of energetic song and dance numbers with music from pop to musicals. A highly entertaining, lively and exciting evening not to be missed!

TICKETS: £14 DISCOUNTS: £12.50 Hire – A Fi Steps (amateur) promotion

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BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

Ha Ha Hood!

Sun 14 September 7.30pm • Theatre Starring SU POLLARD and BEN LANGLEY After the hugely successful UK tour of Ha Ha Holmes! in 2013, Ha Ha! returns by popular demand with the next instalment in the series.

Ha Ha Hood! stars comedy queen Su Pollard (Hi-de-Hi!, You Rang, M’Lord?) as “Maiden Marian” and sees the return of Ben Langley in the role of Robin Hood, the world’s favourite outlaw, with further casting is to be announced.

Irreverent and funny, this brand new romp co will take you on an hilarious adventure through the heroic and daring world of Sherwood Forest, led by Hood and his merry men (in tights!).

Original, clever and laugh out loud funny, Ha Ha Hood! is not to be missed.

TICKETS: £21 GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE: £19.50 www.hahahood.com

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The Billy Fury Story Mon 15 September 7.30pm • Theatre Billy Fury was Britain’s Elvis. 31 years after his death, his own band Fury’s Tornados re-play his timeless hits including Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy and Halfway To Paradise.

With the sensational Colin Gold as Billy Fury and set to a giant nostalgic moving backdrop of this wonderful era and including personal movie footage of Billy.

Introduced by Billy’s long time partner Lisa Voice.

TICKETS: £22 DISCOUNTS: £20.50

Back To Broadway Fri 19 September 7.30pm • Theatre A celebration of all that is best in musical theatre, from the heartbreaking beauty and power of Memory, Music of the Night and Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, to the feel good energy of Summer Nights and Footloose.

30 of the best loved tunes from Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Les Miserables, Grease, Lion King, West Side Story and many more performed by some of the country’s most exciting singers and dancers.

TICKETS: £18.50

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Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maraca-shaking, party mad Snake! Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined...?

Voted the nation’s number one bedtime story by BBC Radio 2 listeners, The Gruffalo has been performed to well over a million people worldwide.

The perfect family treat with plenty of songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

‘HHHH Monstrous fun for your little horrors...’

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Watch a sneak preview online at www.gruffalolive.com Running time: 55 minutes (no interval) TICKETS: £11.50 DISCOUNTS: SCHOOLS/GROUPS: £9.50 (ONE FREE FOR EVERY 10 BOOKED) All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 1999, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

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Captain Murderer Sat 27 September 7.45pm • Studio

Over The Rainbow The Eva Cassidy Story Fri 26 September 7.30pm • Theatre A compelling award-winning musical telling the life story of this legendary performer’s life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music.

The award-winning show has received plaudits from the Eva Cassidy Band and members of her family and contains projection and original footage from Eva Cassidy’s life.

A talented cast of actors and musicians recreate her original songs in a show that has moved people with sell-out performances and standing ovations throughout the UK and Europe.

TICKETS: £19.50 DISCOUNTS: £17.50

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Based on the marvellously macabre tale by Charles Dickens.

The well-to-do gentleman of the title is a serial wooer … but all his brides come to a deliciously sticky end. When he turns his attentions to twin sisters, however, he finds the tables turned on himself in a fiendish act of revenge! ‘masterly... an evening to send shivers up your spine and a chill to your bones’ Derbyshire Times (on The Ghost Ship) Suitable for age 12 and above TICKETS: £15 DISCOUNTS: £13 www.rumpustheatrecompany.co.uk

‘masterly... an evening to send shivers up your spine and a chill to your bones’ Derbyshire Times (on The Ghost Ship)

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Curzon Cinema Card

Cinema Hire

The Curzon Crawley card entitles you to unlimited films throughout the year, enewsletters and savings on food and drink before and after screenings. Contact the Box Office for further details on 01293 553636.

The Cinema is also available for hire, so if you want to impress business colleagues with your presentation, have a party with a difference or even want to have a get together to watch a classic film call Jackie Draper on 01293 859949 or email hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

The Invisible Woman

Cuban Fury

Only Lovers Left Alive

Saving Mr Banks

BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

The partnership between The Hawth and leading independent cinema chain Curzon Cinemas brings the best in digital cinema screened with the benefit of latest state of the art technology to The Hawth Studio.

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Visual Arts Aylin Dengizer-Sharp Sun 18 May - Fri 6 June

Aylin is a professional artist with a degree in Fine Art who works in inks, acrylics and in oils. Her art career has taken her to the USA, Europe and the Bahamas and she uses her travels near and far as inspiration for her work. www.aylin-d-sharp-art.com

Oriel High School Mon 9 - Thur 12 June

Showcasing the art work of students from Crawley infant and junior schools. As Oriel High School continues its creative exchanges with these schools, this exhibition celebrates the work produced by students of The Brook School, Maidenbower Infant, Maidenbower Junior, Milton Mount Primary and Pound Hill Infant and Junior Schools.

Crawley Art Society Sat 14 - Sat 21 June

Members of the Society exhibit a selection of their work. Come and enjoy and maybe even join - the only qualification is enthusiasm!

David Long Mon 23 June- Fri 4 July David has painted for as long as he can remember. Due to family circumstances he was persuaded to forget about becoming an artist and take up an apprenticeship to become a boilermaker. On retiring he began painting in earnest again.

Holy Trinity School Mon 7 - Thur 17 July Celebrating the talents of this year’s senior school Fine Art and Photography students.

Jordan Mansfield Sun 20 July - Fri 8 August Jordan is a news and sports photographer based in Sussex and freelance photographer for Getty Images.

Jordan spent four months this year travelling around the world to the Commonwealth nations to photograph the Queen’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Jordan takes a look back at some of his favourite images from 2013.

Natascha Snell

Sun 10 - Thur 28 August Vibrant coastal scenes inspired by Cornwall and the Mediterranean, conjuring up a feast of explosive textures and colour and bringing land and sea onto the canvas. www.nataschasnellartistsite.sm4.biz

Byomkesh Debansi Fri 29 August to Fri 12 September 86 year old, Bombay-born, Byomkesh is passionate about painting although he only began painting seriously on arriving in the UK late in life. His paintings reflect his love of nature.

Ginger Moo Collective Sun 21 September - Fri 10 October An exhibition by artists from Ginger Moo which works in partnership with artists from a variety of backgrounds, championing talent and encouraging new and fresh ideas. Ginger Moo hosts workshops and projects for schools, colleges and the wider community. www.gingermoo.com

Admission Free. Exhibitions in the Hawth foyer can be viewed Mon-Sat 9am-late (6pm if no show).

The Hawth’s arts space is coordinated by Crawley Borough Council’s Arts Development team on behalf of Parkwood Theatres. For more details on how to exhibit your work contact Liz Hart on 01293 438156 or liz.hart@crawley.gov.uk

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Coming Soon Glam Role Model

Wed 1 October 7.45pm • Studio A dude who is fast becoming a recognisable face on British TV with appearances on Live At The Apollo, Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, Mock The Week, QI and Nevermind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats and more.

TICKETS: £13 DISCOUNTS: £11 www.katherineryan.co.uk

The Sensational ’60s Experience 50th Anniversary Show

Wed 22 October 7.30pm • Theatre The ultimate 60’s extravaganza touring the UK on its 50th anniversary. For one night only six legendary names from the 1960s take to the stage and deliver to you a night never to be forgotten.

Herman’s Hermits, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Dave Berry, The Union Gap UK, The Ivy League and Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers

BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

Katherine Ryan

TICKETS: £26.50 DISCOUNTS: £25

English Youth Ballet

Coppélia

Fri 24 & Sat 25 October • Theatre 7.30pm plus Sat 2.30pm Stage Award-winning English Youth Ballet brings a sensational production of the family favourite to The Hawth for the first time.

A witty, sparkling classical ballet with internationally known principal dancers Amy Drew and Brenden Bratulic backed up by 100 young local dancers with attractive choreography by artists Janet Lewis and Dominic Marshall.

TICKETS: £21.50 DISCOUNTS: £19.50 www.englishyouthballet.co.uk

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An evening with Monty Don Down To Earth

Joan Armatrading Thur 20 November 7.30pm • Theatre

The renowned gardening writer and BBC television presenter and the nation’s favourite and most respected gardener. Hear him speak about his life and travels visiting gardens all over the world, what really happens behind the scenes when filming, about how he made his own organic garden from a bare field and how understanding and working with nature enriches and empowers us all.

Over her 42 years of touring Joan Armatrading has never done a solo world tour.

For her last major tour she performs her first ever full scale solo concerts including songs that span her entire career.

Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novella winner producer, musician Joan Armatrading MBE is recognised as one of the world’s leading singer, songwriter and guitarists.

Joan is as happy to play Love and Affection, Willow, Drop The Pilot and Me, Myself I as more recent compositions to fall in love with.

TICKETS: £16.50 DISCOUNTS: £15

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Fri 31 October 7.30pm • Theatre

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Sixties Gold Sat 29 November 2.30pm & 7.30pm • Theatre Back by popular demand!

For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate line-up.

Featuring record breaking Merseybeat band Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, P.J. Proby, The Fortunes and Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes.

TICKETS: £30.50

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Tue 11-Sat 15 November Evenings 7.30pm, Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm • Theatre Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaide Adams.

But things don’t go too smoothly for her and it takes Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love…With an Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and the Award winning song Secret Love, this brand new production of the classic musical from the highly acclaimed Watermill Theatre stars Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man, Two Guvnors) alongside a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians.

BOX OFFICE 01293 553636 • BOOK ONLINE www.hawth.co.uk

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TICKETS: TUE - THUR EVENINGS & SAT 2.30PM: £36 WED & THUR 2.30PM: £32.50 FRI & SAT 7.30PM: £38.50 DISCOUNTS: £3 OFF GROUPS 10 OR MORE: £5 OFF CAP

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Following the massive success of Cinderella, popular TV presenter Stephen Mulhern, who was such a hit in last year’s show, returns in Sleeping Beauty.

Last year’s Ugly Sisters Ian Smith (who again directs) and Michael Batchelor also return, this time as The King and Dame Trott.

Crawley Borough Council’s Arts Development team is based at The Hawth and works to stimulate and encourage participation, performance and attendance in all art forms.

Current projects include:Pitchy Breath Theatre Project based theatre company, committe to new writing, based at the Hawth www.pitchybreath.co.uk Made in Crawley Cultural consortium Supporting festivals and artists in Crawley, check out the website and Facebook page to find details of all the major events in Crawley in 2014. www.madeincrawley.org.uk Road to Crawley social history project Gathering personal histories reflecting our diverse and vibrant communities. Many exhibitions and photographs are on the website. www.roadtocrawley.org.uk

Workshops Our friendly and welcoming workshops are a great opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills. And your first session is free! All our workshops take place during school term times.

Hot Taps-tap dancing

Crawley Youth Theatre

Hut 19, Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre

Skills, workshops and performance

Tuesday 2pm-4pm

Dormans Youth Arts Centre, Gossops Green

Adult: £4.50

Thursday 7pm-9pm

12 Bar Blues Open music jam sessions, suitable for all levels

13-25 years: £3.50 Contact crawley.theatre@gmail.com

Northgate Community Centre Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm

Circuswurx Adult

All ages: £5

A sociable workshop for jugglers and unicyclists of

Footloose Dance Group

all abilities. Beginners welcome. Equipment and tea provided.

An integrated dance company for people with

Broadfield Community Centre

learning difficulties and disabilities and volunteers

Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm

(14 +years)

£3.50

Manor Green Primary School Wednesday 5pm-6.15pm

Circuswurx Juniors

8+ years: £3.50

A great workshop, suitable for complete beginners,

Spice of Life

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equipment and lots of encouragement to learn dazzling new skills.

Singalong sessions for the over 60s

Waterlea Adventure Playground

Northgate Community Centre

Mondays 6pm-7.30pm

Thursday 2pm-4pm

8-16 years: £3.50

£3.50

For more information on Crawley Arts Development and our projects contact: Carolyn.murphy@crawley.gov.uk 01293 438152. Or check out www.crawley.gov.uk and www.hawth.co.uk Facebook: Crawley Arts Development for all the up to date news.

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Booking & Access Information Booking In Person The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ Monday - Saturday from 10am - 6pm (8pm when there’s a performance). Open Sundays from one hour prior to performance.

By Phone 01293 553636 Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm.

TextRelay calls are welcomed.

Online www.hawth.co.uk

By Post Please indicate performance date, time, price and discounts (if applicable). Please make cheques, postal orders payable to Parkwood Community Leisure Please and include your day and evening telephone number.

A charge of £1 applies if you would like your tickets posted to you.

Methods of Payment Credit/Debit Cards Mastercard, Visa and Debit Cards all welcome.

When collecting tickets, please bring along the card used for the booking, a matching signature will be asked for.

Tickets booked less than five working days before the performance should be collected from the Box Office.

Reservations Reservations should be paid for within three working days, otherwise they may be released for sale. Reservations for group bookings is by arrangement.

Discounts Although discounts apply in most cases, external promoters may on occasion exclude certain categories.

Only one discount may be claimed per ticket.

Children under 16 years old Over 60 People aged 60 or over Students people over 16 years in full time education Out:Smart Card A free card for under 26 year olds offering discounts on selected shows Unemployed people in receipt of job seeker’s allowance, income support, working tax credit or housing benefit. Confirmation of eligibility may be asked for Groups of 10 or more Hawth Friends please show your cards or quote membership number when booking Family of four should include at least one child The Hawth reserves the right to introduce discounts and other price changes without notice. These will not apply to tickets already purchased before the announcement.

Refund/Exchange of tickets The Box Office will issue a credit vouchers for tickets returned at least one week before the performance. For tickets returned less than a week before the performance, the Box Office must ensure a buyer for the ticket(s) before a credit voucher can be offered.

Admin charges do apply. Cash refunds cannot be given.

Gift Vouchers Hawth Theatre Gift Vouchers are available from the box office and online to any value and come with an attractive presentation card.

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Friends Of The Hawth Become a friend and take advantage of priority booking facilities, special offers on most events, a quarterly magazine and special social events.

Annual subscription: Individual: £10 (£7 over 60/ES40).

Couples: £15 (£10 over 60/ES40). Family: £20.

Available online at www.hawth.co.uk

Free Mailing List / Email Alerts Keep in touch with what’s on at The Hawth by joining the mailing list at box office or keep up to date with all the news www.hawth. co.uk and click the link bottom left.

Access The Hawth is committed to make the theatre as accessible and enjoyable an experience for all our patrons.

Disabled Access Parking spaces available. Level access. Spaces in front stalls for wheelchair users and companions (available for half price at all Hawth promotions). Adapted toilet facilities are also available.

Interpreted, Described and Captioned Performances British Sign Language interpreted, Audio Described performances are advertised with the event in the brochure. Audio Description begins 10 minutes before the performance, please order headsets in advance.

Tickets Half price tickets available at all performances for the visually impaired.

Free Touch Tours Visually impaired customers and a companion are guided around the stage to feel the stage sets and props and possibly costumes an hour before the show (subject to producer’s permission). If you are interested, please ask when you book tickets.

Talking Programme Service Crawley Audio Description Service offer you background information on the production and performers prior to the performance starting 15 minutes before the performance Brochure Large print, Braille, audio tape/CD and emailed text versions of this brochure are available on request from the Box Office.

Parent and Baby Room Adjacent to the male toilets in lower foyer.

Booster Seats The Hawth has a limited number of booster seats available on a first come first served basis.

How To Find Us Crawley is midway between London and Brighton and is easily accessible by motorway, air (Gatwick Airport is four miles away) and rail.

By Road Crawley is minutes away from the M23 motorway which links to the M25. The Hawth is well signposted on all major routes into the town. There is free car and coach parking on site.

Downloadable maps and links are available www.hawth.co.uk

By Rail Either Three Bridges or Crawley stations (both a 15 minute walk away). Both stations have taxi ranks. For further details of rail services, www.thetrainline.com

By Bus Buses 4 and 5 stop at the large square roundabout just over the railway bridge from The Hawth. The buses serve Crawley and Three Bridges train stations, the town centre, Langley Green, County Oak and Pound Hill.

For a full timetable information www.metrobus.co.uk

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The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ Box Office: 01293 553636 • Admin: 01293 552941 • Fax: 01293 533362 (Mon-Fri) Email: hawth@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk • www.hawth.co.uk

Parkwood Theatres LargeParkwood print, Braille, audio tape/cd and emailed text Theatres versions of this brochure are available on request from the box office.

Thanks to our current sponsors

Business Opportunities at The Hawth Are you looking to raise your company profile in the local area? Do you want a more inspiring setting for business meetings and conferences?

Perhaps you want to entertain key clients, build relationships and reward employees - or maybe you’re just looking for a fresh way to promote your services?

There’s lots of ways The Hawth can help Sponsorship Sponsoring The Hawth’s entertainment programme is an imaginative and cost effective way of marketing your business and services to a vast audience or a very specific one. Current sponsorship options include individual shows, a themed series of events or an arts development project.

To find out more contact Steve Crane on 01293 859954 or hawthmarketing@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

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Calendar June - September 2014 STUDIO June

June 4 8 10 11 12 15 15 17 19 21&22 26-28

Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes Glenn Miller Orchestra The Simon and Garfunkel Story Jason Manford Ballet Central Pre-concert Talk Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Crawley STEMfest That’ll Be The Day Peppa Pig’s Big Splash Avenue Q

July 2&3 4 5 6 9&10 12&13 20 21 22 23&24 26 31

Stages Performing Arts Forever In Blue Jeans Voicerox Choir Crawley Ariel Showcase What The Ladybird Heard Love Letters Burgess Hill Ariel Showcase Jethro Richard Thompson - Acoustic Classic Dawn French The Saviours of Soul Rhythm of the Dance

August 2 9 18-23

Arrival UK Kettle Of Fish Circus Cabaret One Man, Two Guvnors

September 5&6 7 10 12&13 14 15 19 23-25 26

Lee Mack Michael Palin Jukebox & Bobbysox Dance Expressions Ha Ha Hood!

Halfway To Paradise Back To Broadway The Gruffalo Over The Rainbow

Key (A) Amphitheatre (E) Elgar Room (F) Foyer (G) Grounds (S) Spotlight Restaurant

18 May-6 9-12 10 11 13 14-21 17 18 21 23-8 July 24 25 27 27-29 27 28

Aylin Dengizer-Sharp Exhibition (F) Oriel High School Exhibition (F) The Second Longest Day The Tiger and the Moustache Macbeth (A) Crawley Arts Society Exhibition (F) Romesh Ranganathan Studio Jazz: Paul Malsom Trio Voodoo Room David Long Exhibition (F) Coppélia Auditions Lisa Mills with Ian Jennings Folk Club Open Floor (E) Crawley Folk Festival (F,G) Jerry Harmon tbc

July 3 5&6 7-17 9,10&15 13 20-8 Aug 22 25 26 28-1 Aug

Andrew Dee The Three Little Pigs & Little Red Riding Hood (A) Holy Trinity School Exhibition (F) Sway Showcase Pirates of Penzance (A) Jordan Mansfield Exhibition (F) Romeo and Juliet (A) Fawlty Towers The Dinner Show (S) George’s Marvellous Medicine (A) Drama Summer School

August 3 4-8 9&10 10-28 11-15 12 17 23 29-12 Sept 30&31

Robin Hood (A) Circuswurx Summer School Crawley Circus Festival (F,G) Natascha Snell Exhibition (F) James and the Giant Peach Workshop Creative Writing Course (S) Food and Drink Festival (F,G) Musicality Byomkesh Debansi Exhibition (F) Crawley International Mela

September 5 9 21-10 Oct 27

Hans Theessink Doug MacLeod Ginger Moo Collective Exhibition (F) Captain Murderer

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