Norden Farm What's On - Autumn 2022

WHAT’S ON at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts

September - December 2022

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

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What’s On at Norden Farm September 2022 Fri 26 Aug - Mon 5 Sept BUILDING CLOSED FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Sun 4 Sept 12pm - 4pm Family Norden Farm Kite Festival

Entertainment, kite flying, live music, dance, food

and drink at Boyn Grove Park Tues 6 Sept 2.30pm Film Where is Anne Frank [Socially Distanced]

A stunning animation based on Anne Frank’s diary 8pm Film Paris, Texas [Talking Tables]

Unconventional road movie Wed 7 Sept 7.30pm Classical Summer Recital Series Significantly Beethoven (4 of 4)

St John’s Ensemble perform with Poppy Shotts (soprano) Thur 8 Sept 8pm Comedy Jessica Fostekew: Wench

Show about sexy things and trying to keep time still Fri 9 Sept 2pm Event Cinema André Rieu: Happy Days Are Here Again

The maestro performs in his hometown of Maastricht 8pm Film Bullet Train

Brad Pitt stars as an unlucky assassin determined

to do his job peacefully Sat 10 Sept 11.30am Family Film Where is Anne Frank 2pm Film Bullet Train 6pm - 9pm Norden Farm Night Market

Outdoor street food and craft stalls 8pm Film Joyride

Olivia Colman stars in feel-good, foul-mouthed fairy tale 8pm Music The Vinyl Frontier - Track 1 / Side 1 / Debut LP

12 challengers play the first track from the first

album by well known artists Tues 13 Sept 8pm Film Hit the Road [Talking Tables]

Chaotic but tender family take a road trip

(Persian with English subtitles) Wed 14 Sept 2.30pm Event Cinema André Rieu: Happy Days Are Here Again 8pm Film Joyride [Socially Distanced] Thur 15 Sept 8pm Music

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The Brass Funkeys 9 piece band: trailblazers in the new generation of UK brass bands 01628 788997

Fri 16 Sept 8pm Comedy

8pm Music

Sat 17 Sept Tues 20 Sept 8pm Film

Wed 21 Sept 2.30pm Film

8pm Film Thur 22 Sept 8pm Music

8pm Music

Fri 23 Sept 11.30am Film

2pm Film 8pm Comedy Sat 24 Sept 11.30am Film 8pm Music

Tues 27 Sept 7.15pm Event Cinema

Wed 28 Sept 7.30pm Comedy 8pm Music

Thur 29 Sept 2pm Film

7.30pm Comedy Fri 30 Sept 8pm Film 8pm Drama

Thur 8 Sept - Sat 15 Oct 5pm - 10pm Gallery

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Jen Brister: The Optimist ‘Furiously funny’ The Guardian Jazz at the Farm: Julian Siegel (tenor sax) ’One of the UK’s most creative saxophonists’ MOJO Magazine Open for classes and workshops Fisherman’s Friends: One and All [Talking Tables] True story of the celebrated shanty singers Fisherman’s Friends: One and All [Socially Distanced] Fisherman’s Friends: One and All Maidenhead Music Society: Barefoot Opera - Cinderella by Rossini Classic tale is performed with a sparkling new twist Klezmer Ceilidh Shana Tova! Dance in the New Year Fisherman’s Friends: One and All [Bring Baby] Fisherman’s Friends: One and All Mark Watson: This Can’t Be It SOLD OUT Fisherman’s Friends: One and All The Alter Eagles Playing a mix of old and new Eagles’ hits Royal Opera House Live: Madama Butterfly Puccini’s entrancing opera Harry Hill SOLD OUT My Darling Clementine Trio reinterpret the country songs of Elvis Costello Beast [Socially Distanced] Idris Elba stars in this pulse-pounding new thriller Harry Hill SOLD OUT Beast Reasons You Should(n’t) Love Me ’A hilarious, honest and heartwarming play’ ★★★★ WhatsOnStage John Percy, Small Works (1988 - 2019) The Maidenhead painter brings together many smaller works made over a long period and not previously seen together.

Sat 10 Sept: Meet the Artist event.

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What’s On at Norden Farm October 2022 Sat 1 Oct 12pm - 4pm

8pm Comedy

Mon 3 Oct 10am - 4pm Spoken Word

Tues 4 Oct 8pm Film Wed 5 Oct 7.30pm Comedy

Thur 6 Oct 8pm Music

Fri 7 Oct 6.30pm Music

8pm Music

Sat 8 Oct 8pm Music

8pm Music

Tues 11 Oct 8pm Film Wed 12 Oct 8pm Comedy

Thur 13 Oct 6.45pm Event Cinema

8pm Music

Fri 14 Oct 8pm Music

Sat 15 Oct 11am Family

1pm Family 3pm Family 7.30pm Music

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Norden Farm Market Stalls selling artisanal produce and handcrafted goods Les Dawson: Flying High Jon Culshaw stars as the comedy legend The Middle East in the Twentieth Century Live stream lecture Title tbc Helen Bauer - Madam Good Tit ‘Slick, sassy and super satisfying’ Broadway Baby Sari Schorr Blues rock from the New York Blues Hall of Fame singer Motherland Voices with Tsungai Tsikirai A musical journey of rich African music and dance Keith James in concert The songs of Leonard Cohen The Vinyl Frontier - The Whole Story: Kate Bush The stories behind the hits Purple Zepplin Paying tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin Title tbc Griff Rhys-Jones: Work in Progress Stories, anecdotes and outright lies Royal Opera House Live: Aida Verdi’s political drama Strictly Movie Musicals Robert Habermann sings Hollywood Musicals RSVP Bhangra UK’s favourite festival Bhangra band Underwater A dance theatre show for babies and their grown ups Underwater Underwater A Great Commemorative Night at the Opera Windsor and Eton Opera present a concert celebrating 60 years 01628 788997

Tues 18 Oct 8pm Comedy

Wed 19 Oct 8pm Film Thur 20 Oct 7.30pm Drama

Fri 21 Oct 8pm Music

8pm Music

Sat 22 Oct 8pm Music

Nick Helm: What Have We Become?

‘A true mastermind’ ★★★★★ Ed Fest Mag Title tbc The Handlebards - Twelfth Night ‘An exceptional touring production’ The Stage Kate Bushka Performaing the sensational music of Kate Bush Jazz at the Farm: Jo Harrop and Friends ‘Born to sing jazz’ Blues & Soul Magazine Women in Rock A celebration of the world’s greatest female anthems

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Tues 25 Oct 11.30am Family

2pm Family Wed 26 Oct 11.30am Family

2pm Family 8pm Music

Thur 27 Oct 11.30am Family 2pm Family 2pm Event Cinema

7.30pm Drama

Fri 28 Oct 7.30pm Music

Fri 28 Oct 11.30am Family

2pm Family

The Naughty Fox A multisensory journey of friendship and play The Naughty Fox Spy Monkey A fun retelling of the Indian tale the Ramayana Spy Monkey Saltlines The Gigspanner Big Band & Raynor Winn Spy Monkey Spy Monkey Royal Opera House Live: La bohème Puccini’s opera of passion, friendship and heartbreak Night Terrors The Ghost Stories of E F Bensons Maidenhead Music Society Echéa String Quartet perform Haydn, Bartok and Beethoven Spooky Concertini with Johnny and the Raindrops Wiggle along to spooky songs Spooky Concertini with Johnny and the Raindrops

Tues 18 Oct - Sat 5 Nov 5pm - 10pm Gallery Maidenhead Schools Exhibition 2022

Celebrating the creativity and talent

of local students

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What’s On at Norden Farm November 2022 Tues 1 Nov 8pm Film Wed 2 Nov 8pm Film Thur 3 Nov 2pm Spoken Word

7.30pm Spoken Word 8pm Spoken Word

Fri 4 Nov 8pm Comedy

Sat 5 Nov 8pm Music

Tues 8 Nov 8pm Drama

Wed 9 Nov 8pm Film Thur 10 Nov 8pm Comedy

Fri 11 Nov 8pm Music

Sat 12 Nov 8pm Dance

Tues 15 Nov 8pm Event Cinema

Wed 16 Nov 7.15pm Event Cinema

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Title tbc Title tbc Mig and the Beanstalk Flower arranging, fun and theatrical tales from Mig Kimpton Mig and the Beanstalk Harry Baker is Unashamed Poems and realisations celebrating the little things in life Dyspraxia and Politics: The Two Sides of Don Biswas Don takes a firm if uncoordinated stab at life in the 21st century ELO AGAIN The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra The Pantaloons present Great Expectations Affectionately anarchic adaptation of Charles Dickens’ captivating chronicle Title tbc Justin Moorhouse: Stretch and Think ‘Not a moment without laughter’ ★★★★ Chortle Jazz at the Farm: The Dave O’Higgins Quartet ‘Plays with quite exceptional fluency’ The Observer Mi Flamenco presents Echoes Immersive, multi-media experience of flamenco sights and sounds Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!

Family sized helpings of Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy Royal Opera House Live: The Royal Ballet- A Diamond Celebration Dazzling showcase of The Royal Ballet’s repertory 01628 788997

Wed 16 Nov (continued) 7.30pm Music The Carravick Sisters

Performing original bluegrass and folk along with

a few carefully chosen covers Thur 17 Nov 8pm Music

Maidenhead Music Society: duo b!z’art Favourites across Europe with their exciting and innovative piano duo programmes

Fri 18 Nov 7.30pm Drama

Beautiful Evil Things Feisty, funny, and thrilling take on the Trojan War from Medusa

Sat 19 Nov 11.30am Family

2pm Family 8pm Music

Family Concertini with Cut a Shine A foot stomping, rip roaring fun family concert Family Concertini with Cut a Shine Dark Side of the Wall Performing music from the legendary Pink Floyd’s extensive back catalogue

Tues 22 Nov 8pm Film

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Wed 23 Nov 8pm Film

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Thur 24 Nov 7.30pm Spoken Word Simon Yates: My Mountain Life

Regaling stories of his greatest climbs, with wit

and dry humour Fri 25 Nov 8pm Film

Sat 26 Nov 12pm - 4pm

8pm Music

Tues 29 Nov 10.30am Family

1:30pm Family 7.30pm Drama

Wed 30 Nov 10.30am Family 1.30pm Family 8pm Comedy

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Title tbc Norden Farm Festive Market Browse artisanal stalls for unique gifts The Vinyl Frontier A sociable evening of music, trivia and chat One Snowy Night Family show based on the best selling Percy the Park Keeper books One Snowy Night Daytime Deewane Daytime raves of the 1990s British Asian culture One Snowy Night One Snowy Night Mitch Benn: It’s About Time The comedian and songwriter takes a look at time in a whole new way

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What’s On at Norden Farm December 2022 Thur 1 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm

7.30pm Comedy

Fri 2 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 6pm - 9pm

Sat 3 Dec 11am and 2pm 8pm Music

Tues 6 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 8pm Film Wed 7 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 8pm Film

Thur 8 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 7.15pm Event Cinema

Fri 9 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 8pm Comedy

8pm Music

Sat 10 Dec 11am and 2pm 8pm Comedy Time tbc Family

Tues 13 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 8pm Film nordenfarm.org

One Snowy Night Family show based on the best selling Percy the Park Keeper books Rob Newman: Live on Stage ‘He is one amazing comedian’ Time Out One Snowy Night Norden Farm Festive Night Market Artisanal produce, perfect for unique gifts One Snowy Night (11am relaxed) St John’s Chamber Orchestra Joanna MacGregor plays one of the greatest of all piano concertos: an epic and thrilling journey One Snowy Night Title tbc One Snowy Night Title tbc One Snowy Nightt Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family One Snowy Night Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinder Stand up show about life, family and loads of other nonsense as well!

The Vinyl Frontier Your Favourite vs My Favourite 7 challengers take on Jeff in a battle of taste decided by the audience One Snowy Night Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinder Norden Farm Lantern Parade in Maidenhead Town Centre One Snowy Night Title tbc 01628 788997

Wed 14 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 7.30pm Music

Thur 15 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 8pm Film Fri 16 Dec 10.30am and 1.30pm 8pm Music

8pm Music

Sat 17 Dec 11am and 2pm 7.30pm Music

8pm Film Tues 20 Dec 11am and 2pm 8pm Film Wed 21 Dec 11am and 2pm 8pm Film Thur 22 Dec 11am and 2pm 8pm Film Fri 23 Dec 11am and 2pm 8.30pm Music

Sat 24 Dec 11am and 2pm Sun 25 Dec - Tues 27 Dec Wed 28 Dec 11am and 2pm Thur 29 Dec 11am and 2pm Fri 30 Dec 11am and 2pm Sat 31 Dec 8.30pm Music

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One Snowy Night Maidenhead Concert Band Charity concert in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People One Snowy Night Title tbc One Snowy Night The Albion Christmas Band Seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word and humorous readings Jazz at the Farm: Freddie Gavita Quartet Freddie Gavita (trumpet) performs music from the Bebop era One Snowy Night Christmas Ceilidh Evening of music and social dancing in the atmospheric barn Title tbc One Snowy Night Title tbc One Snowy Night (11am signed) Title tbc One Snowy Night Title tbc One Snowy Night Hundred Watt Club - A Festive Evening of Burlesque and Vaudeville!

Festive, glittering showgirls, bawdy comedy, classic vaudeville and awe inspiring circus acts One Snowy Night Closed One Snowy Night (11am relaxed) One Snowy Night One Snowy Night NYE Hoedown Dance the night way to live music from barn dance band Cut a Shine

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Now booking for Spring 2023 Photo: Andrew Scotland

Take a look at events that are now booking for the Spring season - with even more shows and films coming soon. You can browse the full line up on our website at nordenfarm.org/events tickets can be booked online or by calling the Box Office team on 01628 788997.

Burns Night Ceilidh

Tom Houghton: Absolute Shambles Fri 27 Jan 8pm | £15

Mike Bubbins: Throwback

The multi-viral, social media sensation is delving even deeper into his ludicrous life as he tries to smarten up the not so honourable aspects of himself.

Sat 4 Feb 8pm | £19.50

Take your partners please! Join the Craigievar Ceilidh Band in the atmospheric 18th century Long Barn for a sociable evening of music and dancing.

The star of hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar unleashes his first ever solo UK stand-up tour. And things may never be the same again.

Sat 11 Feb 7.30pm | £15

Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet

Fleetingwood Mac

Performing songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition plus their own compositions.

Acoustic Workshop (11am 4.40pm): Learn skills in arranging and playing folk tunes and songs.

Get ready to boogie at this funk-tastic, feelgood 70s and 80s night. With dancer-led ‘lineups’ to get you into the groove and prizes for the best retro outfits (you don’t have to dress up, but lots do!).

An exciting tribute to the legendary band Fleetwood Mac, doing justice to the classic songs that play a huge part in many people’s lives.

Fri 13 Jan 7.30pm £23 | £21 Supporters

Moonrakers Folk Orchestra

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Sat 25 Feb 8pm

Fri 3 Mar 8pm | £18

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Participation at Norden Farm Farm Out: our work with local primary and secondary schools continues.

New workshops this term include:

• Adinkra Cloth Printing led by Mandinka Roots • Poetry Spells led by Simon Mole • Karnatik Music led by Sristhi Contact our Education Officer Kayleigh for more information: kayleigh.robinson@nordenfarm.org | 01628 682563

Classes and Workshops

New classes at the Farm this Autumn include: • Japanese Calligraphy • A Basic Introduction to Clay (Coiling) • Tango • Friday Night Flamenco

• Creative Mindfulness for Children • Over 55s Drama Class • Studio Art Club • Jewellery Embroidery

Our next community project is the annual Lantern Parade on Saturday 10 December in Maidenhead Town Centre plus Lantern Making Workshops in various locations. Follow us on social media to stay up to date!

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Sept - Dec 2022 Classes & Activities

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Classes for Adults and Children at Norden Farm, Maidenhead Tuesday

Wednesday Beginners / GentleYoga (Live & Online) 11am

Pilates Intermediate (Live & Online) 12pm

Crafternoons (Live & Online) 2pm

Jo Hall Art Courses 12.30pm 3.30pm

Over 55s Drama Class 2.30pm

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Studio Art Club 11am

Intermediate Yoga (Live & Online) 11am

Align and Flow Yoga 10am

Zumba (Live & Online) 11.30am

Basic Introduction To Clay Coiling 11am

Jewellery Embroidary (monthly) 11am

Pilates Beginners (Live & Online) 1.30pm

Acoustic Guitar Absolute Beginners (Live & Online) 7pm

Acoustic Guitar Beginners C (Live & Online) 7pm

Mindfulness (monthly) 7.30pm

Zumba 11.30am

Acoustic Guitar Beginners A (Live & Online) 7pm

Crochet and Rosé (Live & Online) (monthly) 7pm

Book Club (monthly) 7.30pm

Flamemco 8pm

Creative Mindfulness For Children Ages 4 -7 years (monthly)11am

Choir 7.30pm

Acoustic Guitar Beginners B (Live & Online) 8.30pm

Tango 8pm

Little Wrigglers Ages 2+ years 11am

Creative Mindfulness For Children Ages 8 -11 years (monthly)12pm

Zen Drawing Online (monthly) 7.30pm

Little Wrigglers Ages 2+ years 10am Norden Farm Youth Theatre (Junior) (7- 11 yrs) 4.55pm

Acoustic Guitar Intermediate (Live & Online) 8.30pm

Norden Farm Youth Theatre (Senior) (12- 16 yrs) 6pm

Creative Mindfulness For Children Ages 12 -15 years (monthly)1pm

Adult Classes Childrens Classes

One Off Classes and Workshops September

November

Sat 10 Sept 11am - 4pm | Larger than Life: Draw a Small Natural Form on Large Paper Wed 14 Sept 11am -1pm | Floral Design Workshop Sat 17 Sept 11am - 4pm | Portrait Drawing Wed 28 Sept 10am - 1pm | Japanese Calligraphy with Origami Workshop

Sat 5 Nov 11am - 4pm | Portrait Drawing Thur 10 Nov 10am - 1pm | Japanese Calligraphy Autumn Workshop Sat 12 Nov 11am - 4pm | Make and Decorate a 4 Piece Dinner Set Wed 16 Nov 11am - 2pm | Floral Design Workshop Sat 19 Nov 11am - 4pm | Draw a Tree on Large Paper

October Sat 1 Oct 11am - 2pm | Life Drawing Sat 8 Oct 11am - 4pm | Paint Land or Sea Scapes on Small Watercolour Paper Wed 12 Oct 10am - 1pm | Japanese Calligraphy Workshop Sat 15 Oct 11am - 4pm | Animal Sculpting Wed 19 Oct 7pm - 9pm | Floral Design Workshop nordenfarm.org

December Sat 3 Dec 11am - 2pm | Life Drawing Wed 7 Dec 10am - 1pm | Japanese Calligraphy Festive Workshop Sat 10 Dec 11am - 4pm | Paint a Bird on Small Paper in Watercolour or Gouache Wed 14 Dec 7pm - 9pm | Floral Design Workshop 01628 788997

The Norden Farm Café Bar

Book a Pre Show Dinner at the same time as your ticket and get a main and dessert course for only £16 (T&Cs apply). Call the Box Office on 01628 788997 to book.

The Café Bar can also cater for your special occasion in our 18th century Long Barn. Contact our Events and Operations Manager Richard Murphy on 01628 682558 or richard.murphy@nordenfarm.org

Opening Hours Tues - Sat 11am - 9pm

Food Served 12pm - 3pm | 5.30pm - 7.45pm

Food and crafts from local artisanal producers plus the Norden Farm Café Bar = the ideal laid back weekend.

Sat 10 Sept 6pm - 9pm Night Market - Inspired by the summer night markets of southern France. We provide the outdoor tables and you bring your own tablecloths / cutlery to enjoy snacks and dishes from international food stalls. The perfect end of summer soiree to meet up with old friends or make new ones.

Sat 1 Oct and Sat 5 Nov 12pm - 4pm Our regular market selling artisanal produce and handcrafted goods Sat 26 Nov 12pm - 4pm Fri 2 Dec 6pm - 9pm (indoor) Festive Markets - A chance to buy unique artisan gifts and produce @nordenfarm

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Support Us

Norden Farm is a registered charity and one of our main aims is to make the highest quality arts and culture accessible to our entire community.

There are many ways you can support us to continue with this work.

Have a look below, how can you help?

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Membership starts at £40 per year and benefits include priority booking periods and brochures mailed to you.

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Tuesday 29 November - Friday 30 December Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

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