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...welcome to our Summer 2016 programme and what an exciting and inspiring season it promises to be.

Theatre & Dance

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Music

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Family

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Take Part

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Live & Recorded

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Comedy

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Eat & Drink

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Guestlist

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Tickets & Information

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Still profiling the best in local music with Beautiful Town Music with two release nights, Avi Simmons EP launch and Emily Watts Single Launch.

At a Glance

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Our work with young people continues to expand and develop with new groups emerging such as our young film making group – SCREEN31 and young technical crew – TECH(Y)31.This summer there are even more opportunities for young people as artists with two dance summer schools and of course the ever popular Rock School.

Following their highly successful performance of Clouds at bOIng! 2015 we welcome back the multi-award winning Spanish company – Aracaladanza with Flights, based on the sketchings of Leonardo Da Vinci. I cannot recommend this show highly enough. This is closely followed by Breakin’ Convention, a weekend of hip hop dance theatre with a whole host of thrilling performances covering everything from DJs, breakdancing and much more.

Our dance programme continues with the postgraduate performance company of London Contemporary Dance School – Edge as well as a new dynamic inclusive dance partnership Magpie Dance – HighFliers and our own Confidance. Canterbury favourites The Pantaloons return with their anarchic take on Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest and a rather bawdy outdoor version of The Canterbury Tales.

No summer in Kent would be complete without bOing! our International Family Festival on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August. The festival is looking even bigger and better this year – all to be revealed, so keep an eye on our bOing! website for more information – boingfestival.com

We look forward to seeing you at Gulbenkian very soon.

Liz Liz Moran, Director, and the Gulbenkian Team

Front cover image credit: Breakin’ Convention, credit: Belinda Lawley.

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Theatre & Dance

Tessa Dunlop and the Bletchley Girls

EDge

Wed 4 May 7.30pm

Fri 6 May 7.30pm

Tessa Dunlop and the Bletchley Girls

The Pantaloons The Importance of Being Earnest

Bletchley Park, famous as Britain’s unprecedented codebreaking organisation, helped the Allies win the Second World War, but that it was predominantly staffed by young girls is less well known. Now in their nineties, these exceptional women share their wartime stories and the impact Bletchley Park has had on their lives.

Author, historian and broadcaster, Tessa Dunlop presents a revelatory show with two of the extraordinary women who worked in Britain’s most secret wartime operation.

T: Full £12.50 / GulbCard £10.50 / Student £8.50 / Student GulbCard & Gulbenkian Education Network £7.50 Venue: Theatre

By Oscar Wilde Everybody loves Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he? Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners. Handbags at dawn!

T: Full £12.50 / GulbCard £10.50 / Student £8.50 / Student GulbCard & Gulbenkian Education Network £7.50 Venue: Theatre

Tue 10 May 7.30pm

EDge Encounter an electrifying new generation of dancers.

The postgraduate performance company of London Contemporary Dance School, EDge brings together some of the most exciting young talent in a programme packed with drama, energy and passion.

T: Full £12.50 / GulbCard £10.50 / Student £8.50 / Student GulbCard & Gulbenkian Education Network £7.50 Venue: Theatre

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Theatre & Dance

Sat 28 May 7pm & Sun 29 May 3pm

Breakin’ Convention Two days of phenomenal performances, DJs, dance cyphers and workshops for the whole family Sadler’s Wells’ ground breaking festival of hip hop dance theatre featuring a line-up of jaw-dropping performances by companies from around the world and around the corner.

Hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre legend Jonzi D, brings some of the world’s best poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls together to dance alongside local crews. This year the international line-up features high octane antics from world bboy champions, The Ruggeds (Netherlands), Antoinette Gomis (France) with a poetically emotive solo performed to Nina Simone’s Images and Iron Skulls Co (Spain) where b-boying merges with contemporary for an apocalyptic showpiece.

Spilling off the stage and taking over the whole building Breakin’ Convention is more than just a show – it’s an experience! DJs, dancers, live aerosol art, MCs and freestyle sessions take over the building in the ultimate celebration of hip hop culture.

“Breakin’ Convention never fails to delivery thrills, surprises and a stonking good time” The Times

T: Full £12.50 / Child & Student £8.50 / Family and Friends 4+ tickets £7 Venue: Theatre & Colyer-Fergusson Hall

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Theatre & Dance

Highfliers with Confidance

Canterbury Tales

Fri 24 Jun 7.30pm

Sun 7 Aug 2pm

Inclusive Dance double bill with Highfliers and Confidance

The Pantaloons The Canterbury Tales

Highfliers and Confidance present an evening of vibrant and dynamic new dance in this double bill, which will capture and inspire audiences of all ages.

Grab a blanket, pack your picnic and settle in for this outdoor performance by The Pantaloons. A cast of just five actors present every single one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless tales in under two hours. Join the pilgrims for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, talking chickens and burnt bottoms. Fast-paced, physical and funny, this show is pure medieval mayhem for the whole family.

“Dazzlingly daft” (The Stage).

T: Full £12.50 / GulbCard £10.50 / Student £8.50 / Student GulbCard & Gulbenkian Education Network £7.50 Venue: Outdoor (on the University campus)

Bursting with energy and appeal, Highfliers (an initiative of Magpie Dance) offers you the very best in inclusive contemporary dance, as they perform stunning new choreography by Ben Duke from Lost Dog Dance.

Confidance present exciting community performances from their repertoire by dancers with and without learning disabilities.

Take part! There will be an inclusive workshop focussing on developing dance skills for people with learning disabilities to participate in. For further information please email Jo Frater; info@ confidance.org.uk T: Full £12.50 / GulbCard £10.50 / Student £8.50 / Student GulbCard & Gulbenkian Education Network £7.50 Carers go free Venue: Theatre

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Music

Avi Simmons

Juan Martin

Fri 29 Apr 8pm

and more. Their inventive and unique approach always brings to their audience a true flavour of traditional Scottish music whilst offering a high octane experience – so be prepared to get on the dancefloor!

Full £16 / Student £10 Venue: Theatre

In association with Gulbenkian, Beautiful Town Music presents Avi Simmons EP Launch This evening sees the launch of Canterbury-based singer songwriter Avi Simmons’ long-awaited EP “Live”. Avi is one of Beautiful Town Music’s home grown artists, and will be performing her beautifully crafted original songs to celebrate the release of her debut EP. The singer will be supported by Phoebe Warden, folk singer/songwriter, and beach blues singer/songwriter Zack Van, setting the evening up to be one of powerful songwriting talent.

T: Full £7 / Student £5 Venue: Café

Tue 17 May 7.30pm

In association with Gulbenkian, Folk in the Barn present Peatbog Faeries One of Scotland’s best known names in contemporary folk music, they incorporate many influences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hiphop, reggae

Sat 21 May 7.30pm, doors 7pm

Juan Martin A truly awe-inspiring guitarist, composer and allencompassing musician returns to tour the UK with a new flamenco programme of music, song and dance direct from Spain. The show brings together the prize winning singer Amparo Heredia ‘La Repompilla’ (La Union 2015 and Madrid 2016) and the elegant dance of Luisa Chicano who tours with the Junta de Andalucia’s shows and has appeared with Juan Martín at the Barbican in London.

This is at the vanguard of modern flamenco and brings together ‘the cream of Spain’s dancers’ (The Times) with the intensity and emotion of one of the world’s finest guitarists.

T: Full £18 / Student £15 Venue Theatre

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Music

Compared to What?

Noel McCalla & Maiuko

Sun 5 Jun 7.30pm

female singer/songwriters such as Cat Power, Joni Mitchell and Beth Orton, Emily Watts uses piano and vocals to perform her haunting self-penned songs.

T: Full £7 / Student £5 Venue: Cafe

Sarah Jane Morris and Antonio Forcione Compared to What?

This duo have each been compared to an impressive array of musical geniuses including Janice Joplin and Tom Waits (vocally) as well as Jimi Hendrix (instrumentally) – a comparison Antonio wears with pride. Compared to what? is the result of a fruitful and varied songwriting collaboration. It covers a number of traumatic social issues and many songs of emotional intensity which reflect the urgent concern both artists feel for the tragedy of refugees.

Alongside the songs of conscience, Compared to What includes some wry comedy, also love songs and some memorable covers, notably Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan.

T: £18 Venue: Theatre

Fri 10 Jun 8pm

Beautiful Town Music presents Emily Watts Where Are You Now Single Launch + Special guests Following her debut EP release last year, Emily Watts releases her first single Where Are You Now. Influenced by

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Sat 18 Jun 8pm

In association with Gulbenkian, Beautiful Town Music presents Noel McCalla & Maiuko Regarded as one of the UK’s best soul singers Noel McCalla is not just a world class singer but also a world class front man also known for his energetic and virtuosic live performances.

“A confident, graceful and dynamic singer” Independent on Sunday Born in Mozambique of royal Swazi ancestry, singersongwriter Maiuko is blessed with a smoky and powerful voice that defies the limitations of one particular genre, she has the ability to transform her vocals from husky and sensuous to something altogether more ethereal, almost spiritual.

T: Full £12 / Student £10 Venue: Café

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Music

James Kirby

Now Booking

ART31

Sat 10 Sep 7.30pm

James Kirby

T: Full £15 / Students £10 Venue: Theatre

In association with Gulbenkian, Beautiful Town Music presents

ART31 is a growing, evolving new movement for 13-25 year olds who want to make awesome things happen.

Contact us to find out how to get involved. hello@art31.co.uk

Canterbury Songwriters’ Circle On the last Wednesday of every month, Canterbury Songwriters’ Circle is a forum in which existing and budding songwriters share new songs and material in a relaxed setting with fellow songwriters. Some sessions will include master classes from established songwriters to inspire the songwriting community in Canterbury and the surrounding areas.

Every last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.

T: £3.50 each session (includes hot drink) Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance by emailing info@beautifultownmusic.com

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Family

Thu 5 May 5.30pm

Aracaladanza in association with MOKO Dance present

Vuelos (Flights) Multi-award winning international company Aracaladanza returns to the UK to delight audiences with their new dance theatre production for families, Vuelos.

After critically acclaimed Constellations (2012), Clouds (2009), and Slice of Paradise (2006), a trilogy inspired by the work of Spanish surrealists Miró, Magritte and Bosch, Vuelos delves into the imagination of the visionary genius of Leonardo da Vinci.

In Vuelos, choreographer Enrique Cabrera has captured the creativity and innovation of Leonardo da Vinci’s exceptional inventiveness whilst retaining Aracaladanza’s trademark playfulness and style. This production inspires a sense of wonder in everyone who sees it, and encourages us all to allow our imaginations to take flight and make extraordinary things happen. This is a delight to be shared by anyone who has ever dared to dream. ***** “Visually stunning and abundantly playful…the children are entranced by it” The Stage (on Constellations) “Fantastic, visually beautiful – loved it all” Audience member (on Constellations) Performances will be accompanied by Vuelos-inspired activities for the whole family to enjoy together.

Produced by Aracaladanza. Co-produced by Sadler’s Wells, Festival Grec, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Teatro de la Abadía and Comunidad de Madrid. MOKO Dance is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

T: Full £8 / Family groups 4+ £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 Suitable for ages 5+ Venue: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

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Family

Greg Foot

A Pocketful of Grimms

Sun 1 May 7pm

Sun 15 May 2pm

Greg Foot CAUTION: Safety Goggles Required!

Story Pocket Theatre A Pocketful of Grimms

Curious Questions. Explosive Answers.

Ever wondered why your fingers go wrinkly in the bath?

What explosions in space really look like? Or why beans make you fart?! Well wonder no more.

Fresh from Blue Peter and BBC’s Factomania join TV & YouTube Science Guy Greg Foot for an evening of curious questions and explosive answers.Greg will stop at nothing to answer YOUR questions LIVE, even if he has to use a giant flamethrower, make a rainbow indoors or launch a space rocket!

Oh, and a WARNING: This show features some VERY loud bangs and some HUGE flames! So if you like your eyebrows make sure you bring your safety goggles along… You’ve got some right? No ?! Uh oh!

T: Full £16 / Student & Child £13 / Family groups of 4+ £10pp Suitable for ages 9+ Venue: Theatre

Let the magical Storyteller whisk you away to a land of fables and wonder to explore some of the favourite fairy tales ever told. Featuring Hansel and Gretel, the original Beauty and the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin and more.

An exciting and high-energy collection of some of the most loved and less well known stories collected by the Brothers Grimm, are brought to glorious life on stage in a rich mix of physical theatre, clowning, puppetry, music and much more. From the winners of the Primary Times Children’s Choice Award, 2014 and the Three Weeks Editors’ Choice Award at Edinburgh Fringe 2015. ‘...totally captivating...enthralling make believe.’ The Stage **** ‘Simply splendid storytelling...’ Scotsman **** ‘…an exceptionally entertaining and creative show…’

Primary Times

T: £8 / Family groups 4+ £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 Suitable for ages 4+ Venue: Theatre

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The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 – Macmillan Children’s Books

Family

The Gruffalo’s Child

Wild

Fri 20 May 1.30pm and 4.30pm Sat 21 May 11am & 2pm

Sat 11 Jun 5pm

Tall Stories’ The Gruffalo’s Child Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her at the Gulbenkian.

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

Tall Stories returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical stage adaptation.

All adults must be accompanied by a responsible child!

T: Full £12.50 / Family & Friends – groups of 6+ £11.00 Schools (1.30pm Friday only) £10.00 Running Time: 55 mins Suitable for ages 3+ Venue: Theatre

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tutti frutti Wild

by Evan Placey A story of a boy Running, jumping, no time for sleeping A boy with big ideas Shouting, sprinting, can’t be stopping A boy who is lonely Imagining, dreaming, better than schooling A boy who loves the open air Leaving, escaping, no space for listening A boy they call Wild!

The story of a wayward, fragile and misunderstood boy who lives on his wits and untamed imagination.

A brilliant, clever, brave new play celebrating all things ‘wild’ with fabulous live music and fresh moves.

Supported by a Wellcome Trust Arts Award this remarkable new play is informed by intensive research into the condition of ADHD in children.

T: £8 / Family groups 4+ £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 Suitable for ages 8+ Venue: Theatre

Family

Into The West

The Nodines

Sun 19 Jun 3pm

Sun 26 Jun 1pm & 3pm

Travelling Light presents Into The West

The Nodines

by Greg Banks She’s my horse, she is! What’s her name Grandpa?

She’s called Tir na n’Og. Why’s she called that?

Because she came from the land under the sea. A place where it is always summer, and no-one grows old.

Imagine a glorious white horse comes out of a sea-mist and into your troubled life. Imagine trying to keep her on the 14th floor of a Dublin tower block. Now imagine the police are after you, and your only escape is to ride into the west…

To celebrate the play’s 20th anniversary, Travelling Light are bringing to a new generation of audiences their internationally-acclaimed story of grit and magic, love and loss, hope and discovery.

The Nodines are a family of dancers. Rick (dad), Simonetta (mum) and Stella (daughter), share moments of familiarity, trust and mischief with the audience and ask ‘what is physically possible?’

The Nodines invite you to take part and join in or to simply sit back and watch dance scenes unfold in front of you through this entertaining, laugh out loud and curious journey.

This event is created for for all the family to enjoy together, ideal for 3+ but smaller siblings welcome. Each participant will require a ticket.

T: Full £8 / Family groups 4+ £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 Suitable for ages 3+ Venue: Limited capacity. Audience are seated on the stage during the performance. Show invites participation from the audience.

‘Complex, vivid and moving … a remarkable piece of theatre’ The Guardian T: £8 / Family groups 4+ £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 Suitable for ages 7+ Venue: Theatre

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Family

The Snail And the Whale

Sun 17 Jul 2pm & 4pm Mon 18 & Tue 19 Jul 10.30am & 1.30pm

bOing! International Family Festival

Tall Stories The Snail and the Whale

Sat 27 – Sun 28 Aug A summer weekend of the very best theatre, dance, music, and films to excite and inspire all ages.

Tall Stories (creators of the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows) are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Find out more: www.boingfestival.com

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. But when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail’s amazing journey, as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father…

Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs, in a show for everyone aged 4 and up.

T: £8 / Family groups 4+ £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 Suitable for ages 4+ Venue: Theatre

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Photo: Manu Palomeque

‘An inventive and charming adaptation’ The List **** ‘Faultless family fare’ WhatsOnStage.com *****

Family

Sun 4 Sep 2pm

Mahagony Opera Group

The Rattler

The true and original story of Rumpelstiltskin ‘What the Rattler has wind of will always blow ill, For the Rattler will take what the Rattler will.’

Every year, around this time, the people of Hobsmoor gather to hear Hob and his band of players retell the legend of the Rattler, a cautionary tale on wanting and manipulation.

Alyson, a poor weaver’s daughter, is bored of her simple life and dreams of a different lot. Meanwhile Crown Prince Aiden longs to be free of his mother’s royal expectations. As the wind blows, their desires call the Rattler to Hobsmoor and it seems that all their wishes have been granted. But they soon discover that everything comes at a price.

The Rattler is a new interactive retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. Each performance begins with a series of music and craft workshops and a colourful pageant. As the festivities unfold with lively, folk-infused music, puppetry and inventive storytelling, you are invited to help bring this age-old tale to life. Music and craft activities from 2pm, with musical pageant at 2.30pm leading into the full performance.

T: Full £8 / Family groups 4+ £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18 months) £1 Venue: Theatre

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Family

Tue 6 – Sun 18 Dec, times vary

Lyngo Theatre presents

Hansel and Gretel Is hunger stronger than love? In this story it seems to be as the poor woodsman’s empty stomach goes to his head, he gives in to the bony step-mother and they leave Hansel and Gretel in the forest, not just once but twice and the second time there won’t be any moonstones to follow back home. Instead they follow their noses to the sugary heart of darkness…

A musical theatre version of this classic brother and sister tale of adventure and magic where we’ll have you humming along throughout and cheering as the witch slides down into our flaming oven. Lyngo serve up their own special recipe of multi-roled performances, captivating songs and beautiful imagery.

A show by Marcello Chiarenza Adaptated and performed by Patrick Lynch Original music by Carlo ‘Cialdo’ Capelli Design assistant Elena Marini T: Earlybird – book before 31 Sept for only £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 across all performances

From 1 Oct 2016: 10.15am, 11am, 2.30pm & 4.30pm performances: £8.50 / Family group 4+ – £7.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 / School groups – £7.50 1pm performances: £6.50 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 Suitable for ages 4+ Venue: Theatre

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Take Part Gulbenkian and Young People The empowerment of children and young people is at the core of Gulbenkian’s Vision. We offer a high quality programme of work by, with and for children and young people.

and fun sessions run during school term-times.

5-7 & 8-11 Year Olds Saturday mornings 12-14 & 15-18 Year Olds Friday evenings To book sessions or for more information please contact Gulbenkian Tickets and Information, 01227 769075 or www.thegulbenkian.co.uk.

Gulbenkian Youth Theatre in association with School of Arts and Wide Eyed Theatre Whether you are thinking of performing as a career, want to study drama, just enjoy performing or want to make new friends, these fantastic

Canterbury Rock School Mon 22 – Fri 26 Aug Specialist workshops for song-writing, singing, running a band, performance and jamming for vocalists and all

instrumentalists run by top music educators and professional musicians.

T: £150 (£30 deposit) Venue: Theatre

Square Pegs A drama group for young people aged 16-25 with a learning disability, social communication difficulty, or who find it difficult ‘fitting in’ with mainstream activities.

Saturdays 2pm – 3.30pm To join please email beth@squarepegsdramaclub.com

Summer Dance Projects Open Access Mon 8 – Fri 12 Aug Aged 14 to 18 and love to dance?

If you want to develop your skills and get the chance to perform a new piece on the Gulbenkian stage, join us for a week of dance and fun in the summer holidays.

T: £100 Bursary places available.

Advanced Tue 16 – Sat 20 Aug Jasmin Vardimon Company are leading this exciting 5 day summer school. Sessions will explore the work of this internationally renowned company through repertoire, creative work and culminate in a performance on the last day. If you are aged 16-18

years and love dance, then please apply for this fantastic opportunity.

T: £100 Bursary places available.

For further information on any of these activities email Eleanor Cocks, Head of Creative Learning, e.cocks@kent.ac.uk

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Take Part

Who We Are & What We Do

SCREEN31

ART31 is an exciting new movement for young people aged 13-25. Our main aims are to create more events for teenagers and other age groups around Kent, as there can sometimes be a real lack of things to do, as well as to show just how much young people can achieve and have a great time doing it.

A new youth led film making group for young people aged 13-25, which has grown out of ART31. Meets Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm

ART31 is about young people having status as arts practitioners and technicians and about being ‘activists’, advocates, and policy shapers. #ChangeKent Thursdays 4.30pm-6.30pm.

To join please email art31canterbury@kent.ac.uk or find us on facebook / twitter.

What’s next?

The ART31 movement is starting to spread across Kent with other young people and arts organisations starting their own groups. We’ve got lots of exciting plans for 2016 including a big Kent-wide festival. Come and join the revolution!

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If you want to join email art31canterbury@kent.ac.uk

TECH(Y)31 Aged 10-12 years? Want to get involved in lighting, sound, costume or stage management? This group will give you the opportunity to get hands on experience in technical theatre.

Fridays 4.30pm-6pm For more information, contact Gulbenkian Tickets & Information, 01227 769075

Live & Recorded

Thu 12 May 7pm

Wed 8 Jun 7pm

Mon 27 Jun 7.15pm

NT Encore: A View From The Bridge (recorded)

RSC Live: Hamlet

ROH: Werther (live)

Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen of Verona 2014) directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy. As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world.

T: Full £16 / Student £13 Venue: Cinema

Based on Goethe’s novel The Sorrows of Young Werther, Massenet’s opera tells the story of the poet Werther’s hopeless love for Charlotte, who is committed to another man.

This stunning production of Miller’s tragic masterpiece won a trio of 2014 Olivier Awards including Best Revival, Best Actor for Mark Strong (The Imitation Game; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) and Best Director for Ivo van Hove.

T: Full £16 / GulbCard £15 / Student £14 / GulbCard Student £13 Venue: Cinema

Sung in French T: Full £16 / Students £13 Venue: Cinema

Now Booking Tue 21 Jun 6.30pm

Glyndebourne: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (live)

Wed 18 May 7.15pm & Sun 22 May 2pm (Encore)

Thu 9 Jun 7pm

T: Full £12 / GulbCard and Students £10 Venue: Cinema

NT Encore: The Audience (recorded)

Thu 7 Jul 7.15pm

ROH: Frankenstein (live) Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett has chosen Mary Shelley’s gothic classic Frankenstein as the basis for his first full-length narrative ballet for the Covent Garden Main Stage. A story of betrayal, curiosity, life, death and, above all, love, it inspires Scarlett to explore the very depths of human nature and our need to find acceptance and a place in the world.

T: Full £16/ Students £13 Venue: Cinema

Winner of three Tony Awards® and two Olivier Awards, National Theatre Live’s smash-hit broadcast of the original West End production of The Audience – featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II – returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday.

T: Full £16 / GulbCard £15 / Student £14 / GulbCard Student £13 Venue: Cinema

T: Full £16 / GulbCard £15 / Student £14 / GulbCard Student £13 Venue: Cinema

KBTC: Romeo and Juliet (live)

Tue 12 Jul 5.30pm

Glyndebourne: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (recorded) T: Full £12 / GulbCard and Students £10 Venue: Cinema

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Comedy

Tue 3 May 7.30pm

Fri 13 May 7.30pm

Thu 19 & Fri 20 May 8.30pm

Linda Smith Lecture Andy Hamilton

Sara Pascoe Animal

Monkeyshine’s Last Stand

Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton, also a friend and colleague of Linda, has agreed to give the 2016 Linda Smith Lecture. Andy Hamilton is an award winning comedy writer, known for his regular appearances on The News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, QI, and Have I Got News For You, and as the co-creator and co-writer of TV shows Outnumbered and Drop the Dead Donkey.

T: £5 Venue: Theatre

Sara Pascoe is a human animal, and so are you. The show is a mixture of completely true stories about Tony Blair, Oedipus Rex and the wildlife of Lewisham, plus a load of stories that don’t sound true at all about Jason Donovan, Henry the Hoover and when God took over the tannoy in Sainsbury’s.

T: £12 Suitable for ages 15+ Venue: Theatre

Two cracking shows starring this year’s crop of talented comedians from the University’s of Kent’s famous stand-up course, who have been entertaining audiences in Kent and further afield since last October. Each night will feature a different line-up made up of three great acts, all introduced by your host and compère Oliver Double. Come along and enjoy every variety of raw, young comedy.

T: £5 Venue: Café

Wed 11 May 7.30pm

Sun 15 May 7.30pm

Sat 25 Jun 7.30pm

Simon Evans In The Money

Mark Watson I’m Not Here

Gyles Brandreth Word Power!

Host of BBC Radio 4’s Goes to Market and star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, Simon Evans has been immersing himself in economics for the last couple of years, like a pig immersing itself in organic cleansing elements. As usual the whole thing deteriorates swiftly into a heartfelt rant about his children but these are at least the lofty aspirations he starts with this time.

T: Full £14 / Student £12 Suitable for ages 14+ Venue: Theatre

A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age and search for meaning in our lives. But with an enormous number of jokes, luckily, as well as Watson’s customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of other fun.

T: £17 Suitable for ages 15+ Venue: Theatre

Get It! Use It! Conquer The World! Join Edinburgh Fringe award winner Gyles Brandreth – wit and word-meister, former MP and Government Whip, Just A Minute regular, One Show reporter, QI, Have I Got News For You, Room 101, IT Crowd, Pointless and Countdown survivor – on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet ride around the awesome world of words.

T: £19 Venue: Theatre

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Eat & Drink The Gulbenkian Café is open daily offering delicious hot and cold meals, great coffee and a full bar.

Situated at the heart of the University campus alongside the cinema and theatre, it makes the perfect place to meet friends, enjoy a pre or post show chat or relax with a coffee or glass of wine.

Pre show lunch/dinner – Reserve your table by calling 01227 769075 Opening hours may vary, please see www.thegulbenkian.co.uk for more information or contact the Ticket & Information office on 01227 769075

Thu 21 Jul, Wed 14 Sep 7pm doors, 7.30pm

Interactive Theatre International presents Faulty Towers The Dining Experience When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant and are served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, pretty much anything can happen – especially with only a third of the show scripted.

The fun starts as guests wait to be seated, then hurtles along in a tour de force of gags and bellylaughs. Expect shambolic service and a ‘70s-style 3-course meal in ‘a two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’ (Daily Telegraph).

Nine teams of cast now tour the world virtually non-stop. The cast for the Gulbenkian features Suzanna Hughes (Sybil), David Tremaine (Basil) and Ed Howells (Manuel).

T: £40 including 3 course meal Venue: Café

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Guestlist

Introducing our guests this season who have chosen Gulbenkian as the venue to host their event or performance.

Gulbenkian spaces are available for private hire.

Please contact Rebecca Brown on 01227 827964 or email r.m.brown@kent.ac.uk

Thu 2 & Fri 3 Jun 7.30pm

T24 London Road

by Alecky Blythe and Adam Cork It’s 2006 and five prostitutes have been murdered in Ipswich. Watch how the community deals with the overbearing eyes of the media.

A verbatim musical that uses material gathered from interviews with the neighbours of Steve Wright, the man on trial.

T: Full £10 / Concessions £6 / Students £5 Suitable for ages 15+ Venue: Theatre This is an amateur production

Fri 17 Jun 9.30am,11.30am & 1.30pm

Kidenza Carnival of the Animals A concert for primary schools.

Performed by some of the UK’s leading professional musicians these concerts are suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Combining education and comedy these are the most un-stuffy of classical concerts you’ll ever experience!

T: Book direct at www.kidenza.co.uk Venue: Theatre

Thu 12 May 7.30pm

Sun 12 Jun 7.30pm

Sun 3 Jul 2pm & 6pm

High Note The Karen Carpenter Life Story

MTS: Summer Showcase

Tankerton Dancing Academy Simply the Best

The poignant truth behind a timeless musical partnership that took the world by storm...Featuring many classic Carpenters songs, we follow Karen’s extraordinary achievements, her desperation to be loved, and her long, unsuccessful battle with anorexia. Accomplished musicians Rebecca Robinson and Mark Heller bring Karen’s music back to life in this memorable and moving show.

T: £12 / Students £8 Venue: Theatre

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This performance will be featuring songs from a wide range of musicals, including some of Musical Theatre’s best known classics; an enjoyable evening of song and dance featuring some of the University’s most talented young performers.

T: Full £8 / Concessions £5 Venue: Theatre

Tankerton Dancing Academy celebrates its ruby anniversary with this dance extravaganza, taking inspiration from shows presented between 1976 to 2016.

Come and join us celebrate 40 years of dance.

T: Full £10 / Concessions £7.50 / Under 5’s £5 / Baby on lap (0-18months) £1 Venue: Theatre

Guestlist

Mon 1 – Sat 6 Aug 7.30pm

The Old Stagers present for their 165th Season The Government Inspector The wild comedy adapted by Alistair Beaton

Sat 9 Jul 2pm & 6pm

Next Generation Dance Studio present Follow Your Dream Founded in 2010 by Debra Johnson.

Students are encouraged to develop individual potential while exploring the joy of dance! Following the I.S.T.D examination syllabus, which includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Street.

Follow them on their fun packed journey of Song and Dance as they Follow their Dream.

T: Full £9 / Under 12s £5 Venue: Theatre

This is the riotous story of how local and pompous dignitaries of a small time provincial town are hoodwinked by a rogue whom they wrongly believe to be a senior official conducting a government inspection. In this hilarious, modern version based on Gogol’s famous comedy, the local politicians meet their come-uppance in a farcical fashion.

A topical musical revue (known as the Epilogue) follows the play on Friday and Saturday nights.

T: Mon: 2 for 1 for £15 Tue-Thu: Full £13 / Student £11 Fri (Gala night; black tie optional): £20 Sat: £17 Venue: Theatre This amateur production of ‘The Government Inspector’ is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD.

Sat 16 Jul 3pm & 6.30pm

Mon 15 Aug 7pm

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts The Magic of The Musicals

Kent Youth Dance Company Dance Excerpts & Originals VI

The students of PQA Canterbury are set to take the stage by storm, performing a revue of popular numbers from hit musicals such as Mamma Mia, Les Misérables and Matilda.

T: Full £10 / Children £7 Venue: Theatre

Back by popular demand is the young and exciting Kent Youth Dance Company.

With a reputation for breathtaking beauty and exhilirating energy, their productions have something for everyone, young and old.

Alice in Wonderland in dance will be created as well as “up to date” numbers and excerpts from Don Quixote.

T: Full £12 / Children under 12 and Seniors £9 Venue: Theatre

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Tickets & Information Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NB Tel: 01227 769075 Free online booking www.thegulbenkian.co.uk Opening hours Monday to Saturday 10am – 7pm Sunday 12pm – 7pm Opening hours can vary dependent on programme.

Special Offers and Discounts Groups Bringing a group? Call our Ticket & Information team for more information.

Concessions Where advertised apply to children under 16, full and part time students, registered unemployed, senior citizens, disabled person and a companion. Proof of status may be required

Gulbenkian Education Network The Gulbenkian Education Network is a membership scheme for schools, youth groups and education organisations. Groups will benefit from discounted tickets on selected shows. Please contact the Ticket & Information or see our website for more information.

Family shows Gulbenkian welcomes children with a valid ticket and accompanied by an adult at all times. If a child’s behaviour starts to disrupt audience enjoyment we do ask that you take the child out of the theatre until he or she is calmer. Age ranges are provided as a guide and we ask you to consider whether the show is suitable for your child.

Baby-on-lap tickets – £1 tickets for age 0-18 months are available on selected family shows.

Disabled access To ensure the best use of our facilities please notify the Booking Office of your requirements when booking.

12 wheelchair spaces available – advance booking essential.

Dedicated parking spaces.

Level access through automatic doors to the theatre, foyer and bar.

Disabled accessible toilet.

Assistance dogs welcome.

Infrared audio system for hard of hearing people.

Headsets available from the Ticket & Information office.

Please ask the team about the best place to sit in the auditorium.

TheGulbCard 1 Card / 1 Venue / 1 Great Offer The best club in town that offers you discounts in both the cinema and theatre.

Now you will never miss out! Get discounts for you and a guest on shows and films.

The benefits of being a member include:

CINEMA: Saving up to £2 per ticket off the full price of selected screenings in the cinema.

THEATRE: Saving up to £2 per ticket off the full price of selected shows in the theatre.

CAFÉ: Discounts on selected beverages.

Every theatre and cinema programme in the post.

Membership fees: Student membership – £15 Concessions membership (seniors, disabled, unemployed) – £20 Individual membership – £25

See www.thegulbenkian.co.uk

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Tickets & Information

How to find us

Coach/ Mini bus parking

Parking

Safe, convenient drop off points are available close to the Gulbenkian.

Free parking is available to Gulbenkian customers after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in any University car park.

Please contact the Tickets & Information on 01227 769075 and let us know in advance how many vehicles/coaches and what size they are so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

For Gulbenkian customers attending events between Monday and Friday 8am to 5pm please park in the Visitor Pay and Display car parks on Campus. £2 for 3 hours and £6 all day (8am – 5pm). The nearest Visitor Pay and Display is the Central Visitor Car Park.

Bus Service A regular bus service operates from Canterbury City centre to the University. Please see www.stagecoachbus.com

When attending events we strongly recommend customers to allow extra time to find your space and park in designated parking spaces only. Please be advised that yellow lines on campus are enforced and we advise customers to park in designated car parking spaces

If you would like a text copy of this brochure in large type please phone 01227 769075 or email Fri 25 Sep 7.30pm boxoffice@kent.ac.uk

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All information and dates correct at time of printing, but due to the nature of our programme we strongly recommend checking the website for amendments or phoning 01227 769075 for the latest information before attending.

Pay and Display – recommended parking Mon to Fri (8am – 5pm)

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11am & 2pm

In association with Gulbenkian, Beautiful Town Music Presents... Avi Simmons EP Launch (Ca) p7

Greg Foot (T) p11

Linda Smith Lecture Andy Hamilton (T) p20

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28

7pm

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3pm

June

7.30pm, Juan Martin (T) p7 doors 7pm 2pm

ROH: Frankenstein (Encore) (C) p19

Breakin’ Convention (CFH & T) p4-5

Breakin’ Convention (CFH & T) p4-5

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7.30pm

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5

7.30pm

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8

7pm

EDge (T) p3

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10

8pm

NT Encore: A View From The Bridge (recorded) (C) p19

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11

5pm

Su

12

7.30pm

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17

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18

9.30am, Kidenza Carnival of the 11.30am & Animals (T) p22 1.30pm

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6.30pm

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24

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1&3pm

Tessa Dunlop and the Bletchley Girls (T) p3

Aracaladanza in association with MOKO Dance present Vuelos (Flights) (CFH) p10

The Pantaloons The Importance of Being Earnest

By Oscar Wilde (T) p3 Simon Evans In The Money (T) p20 High Note The Karen Carpenter Life Story (T) p22 Sara Pascoe Animal (T) p20

Story Pocket Theatre A Pocketful of Grimms (T) p11

Mark Watson I’m Not Here (T) p20

In association with Gulbenkian, Folk in the Barn present Peatbog Faeries (T) p7 ROH: Frankenstein (live) (C) p19

Monkeyshine’s Last Stand (T) p20 Kenny Wax Family Entertainment present a Tall Stories production The Gruffalo’s Child (T) p12

Kenny Wax Family Entertainment present a Tall Stories production The Gruffalo’s Child (T) p12

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T24 London Road by Alecky Blythe and Adam Cork (T) p22 Sarah Jane Morris and Antonio Forcione Compared to What?

(T) p8 RSC Live: Hamlet (C) p19

NT Encore: The Audience (recorded) (C) p19

In association with Gulbenkian Beautiful Town Music presents Emily Watts Single Launch (Ca) p8 tutti frutti Wild by Evan Placey (T) p12 MTS: Summer Showcase (T) p22

In association with Gulbenkian Beautiful Town Music presents Noel McCalla & Maiuko (Ca) p8 Travelling Light presents Into The West by Greg Banks (T) p13 Glyndebourne: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Live) (C) p19

Inclusive Dance Double Bill with Highfliers and Confidance (T) p6 Gyles Brandreth Word Power!

(T) p20

The Nodines (T) p13

ROH: Werther (live) (C) p19

Tickets & Information www.thegulbenkian.co.uk 01227 769075

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2pm & 6pm Tankerton Dancing Academy Simply the Best (T) p22

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2pm & 4pm Tall Stories The Snail And the Whale (T) p14

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KBTC: Romeo and Juliet (live) (C) p19

2pm & 6pm Next Generation Dance Studio present Follow Your Dream (T) p23 5.30pm

Glyndebourne: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (Recorded) (C) p19

The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts The Magic of The Musicals (T) p23

10.30am & 1.30pm

Tall Stories The Snail And the Whale (T) p14

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The Old Stagers The Government Inspector (T) p23

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December T-Su 6-18

Mahogany Opera Group The Rattler (T) p15 James Kirby (T) p9

7pm doors, Interactive Theatre International 7.30pm presents Faulty Towers The Dining Experience (Ca) p21

Times vary Lyngo Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel (T) p16

7pm doors, Interactive Theatre International 7.30pm presents Faulty Towers The Dining Experience (Ca) p21

The Pantaloons The Canterbury Tales (O) p6 Summer Dance Project: Open Access (O) p17

Glyndebourne: Beatrice et Benedict (Live) (C) p19

Kent Youth Dance Company Dance Excerpts & Originals VI (T) p23 Summer Dance Project: Advanced (O) p17

Canterbury Rock School (T) p17 bOing! International Family Festival (O) p14

Genre Key:

Theatre & Dance Comedy Music Family Live & Recorded Screenings Guestlist Talks

Venue Key:

(T) (C) (Ca) (O)

= Theatre = Cinema = CafĂŠ = Other

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= This show is followed by a Q&A or activity

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On sale from April

2016

2016

International Family Festival

Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug 2016 www.boingfestival.com

Tickets & Information 01227 769075 www.thegulbenkian.co.uk