Norden Farm Brochure Spring 2014

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Spring 2014

WHAT’S ON Gigs • Comedy • Film • Theatre • Gallery • Classes • Café Bar Box Office /

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Dear Friends I do hope you’ve seen our new willow sculpture in front of the historic Long Barn. We raised funds to commission artist Trevor Leat to create this joyful and uplifting work. Trevor returns this spring to plant living willow in amongst the figures, turning it into a truly ‘living sculpture’.

He’ll also be holding willow weaving workshops for local teachers so we hope to see other willow creations sprouting up in schools around Maidenhead!

Spring 2014 sees the launch of our new giving scheme to support Norden Farm. The assistance of our friends is essential to the continued growth of the Farm. If you’re not signed up already, I do hope you’ll consider joining us.

As part of our aim to have fresh and inspirational content, I visit Edinburgh Festival every year to bring back treasures. This batch includes Austentacious - an improvised show using audience suggestions to create new Jane Austen text; All Roads lead to Rome - about one man’s journey to Italy in his vintage Triumph Herald; and Relatively Speaking, an edu-taining show about Albert Einstein. Look forward to seeing you here soon.

Jane Corry Chief Executive and Artistic Director jane.corry@nordenfarm.org / www.facebook.com/jane.nordenfarm

Become a part of Norden Farm The Norden Farm membership scheme is designed to offer a range of benefits to people wishing to visit Norden Farm, support its artistic vision and participate in its AGM. Each year, members contribute over £35,000, raising valuable income towards delivering a high quality artistic programme and helping to maintain our unique venue.

Last year, income from membership was enough to pay for our lighting and heating through the year.

For more information, contact the Box Office on 01628 788997.

Add to all of the below: acknowledgment in brochure, one free Long Barn hire annually (T&Cs apply) and 10% catering discount

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£500 Per year

Add to all of the below: acknowledgement on website, preview event, annual wine tasting reception, event discounts, no credit card booking fee, 5% catering discount Add to your member’s rights: a newsletter, early brochure, priority booking period and free ticket exchange

Silver Member

£120 Per year

Bronze Member

£35 Per year

Attend and vote at the AGM, nominate and elect trustees

The new membership schemes will be launched on 1 January 2014. Members of existing schemes will continue to receive their existing benefits until their current membership expires.

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Gold Member

Member

FREE

Films at Norden Farm

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‘Cinema for Grown Ups’ Enjoy the best of art-house, independent and foreign language films.

Watching a film at Norden Farm is a relaxed and grown up affair, perhaps with a glass of wine or a cappuccino?

• Evening and matinee screenings • £9.50 (£8.50 conc) or 3 films for £24 (£21 conc) - saving £4.50

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Parent and baby screenings • For parents with children under 2 years • Lights are kept on low level • £5.50 for adults, children free Highlights of the January - February film season include The Butler, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.

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Christmas Show Live Cinema Live Events Children’s Arty Parties Live Events Quick Guide Classes Quick Guide Classes and activities for adults Classes and activities for children and young people Gallery How to Book How to Find Us Celebrations at Norden Farm Venue Hire Café Bar

We print a separate film brochure every two months. Let us know if you would like to receive one or check our website for updated film listings.

Bring a group and have a drink on us!

Are you the one who always organises your friends? The sorter-outer? The ‘social secretary’ for your group? We think you deserve some perks, so bring a group of 10 or more to The Farm and get your ticket for free, then have a drink on us! (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)

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CHRISTMAS 2013 Norden Farm and Blunderbus present Norden Farm and Blunderbus present

Once there was a boy and he loved stars very much.

Every night he watched stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own.

One day, he decided to catch a star...…

Join the little boy on his moonlit adventure across land, sea and skies in his search for a starry friend.

With live music, puppetry, storytelling and star-gazing.

Based on the bestselling children’s picture book by Oliver Jeffers and from the company who brought The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark to Norden Farm.

Performances

Tickets £12.50 £10.50 under 16s £44 Family (4 people) £40 Early Bird offer!

Family ticket, if booked before Tuesday 1 October

Groups £11

Group rate applies to bookings of 10 or more seats for constituted groups, or 20 or more for family and friends

Schools £8

Suitable for ages 3+ years Pre-show 'Touch Tours' for children with autism and blind and partially sighted children can be arranged. Please contact Box Office for more details.

Week day performances up to and including Friday 21 December

Box office

01628 788997 Book online

www.nordenfarm.org Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead 03 SL6 4PF Box Office // 01628

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Live Cinema this Autumn £15 (unless otherwise stated)

NT Live: Coriolanus

ROH Live: Don Giovanni

Sat 1 Feb 8pm and Sun 2 Feb 2pm

Wed 12 Feb 6.45pm

Private Lives

A live screening of Mozart’s sublime tragic comedy. The emphasis is shifted from Don Giovanni’s love life into a darker place. Is his womanising an attempt to stave off his own mortality?

Fri 14 Feb 2pm and 7.30pm

An encore screening from the Donmar Warehouse.

Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge. Coriolanus is called upon to defend Rome but he must face his enemies.

West End Theatre Series presents

An encore screening from the West End’s Gielgud Theatre. This explosive production proves Noël Coward still has the power to thrill, provoke and delight.

Starring Toby Stephens and Anna Chancellor.

NT Live: National Theatre’s War Horse

ROH Live: The Sleeping Beauty

Tues 4 Mar 8pm, Wed 5 Mar 2pm and 8pm Sun 6 Apr 7.30pm

Sun 23 Mar 1.30pm

An encore screening of the National Theatre’s original stage production of War Horse, broadcast from London’s West End. An extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France.

An encore screening from the Royal Opera House.

The Sleeping Beauty is the pinnacle of classical ballet.

A perfect marriage of Petipa’s choreography and Tchaikovsky’s music, it is a glorious challenge for every dancer on stage.

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Tues 31 Dec 8pm Mark Adams, from the West End’s original The Rat Pack Show, stars as Dean Martin. He is joined by The Manhattan Swing Orchestra and The Golddiggers showgirls. With a Palm Springs Cocktail Bar, vintage movies in the Gallery cinema and live music in the Long Barn.

WHY? Fizz on arrival, canapés and a Dessert Wagon laden with treats ensure you’re given the Vegas VIP treatment Courtyard Theatre £42

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£13 conc

The Dirty Aces Fri 10 Jan 8pm

St John’s Chamber Players present

New Year’s Day Concert Wed 1 Jan 7.30pm Telemann Vivaldi JS Bach Handel Vivaldi JS Bach

Concerto grosso in D Violin Concerto in G Concerto for oboe and violin in D minor The trumpet shall sound (Messiah) O ruddier than the cherry (Acis and Galatea) Concerto in B minor for 4 violins Suite No.4 in D

The programme of virtuoso concertos and arias is framed by two large scale festive works - a ceremonial Concerto by Telemann and the sumptuous Fourth Suite by JS Bach.

WHY? A feast of Baroque music Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)

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The Dirty Aces raw and visceral sound is being hailed as one of the most exciting new discoveries to break out of the blues world today.

They fuse a mix of blistering alt-rock with garage rock and rock’n’roll influences. Formerly Giles Robson and the Dirty Aces, the name reflects their new more band orientated approach. Giles is a former British Blues Harmonica Player of the Year. His powerful melodic harp riffs add many of the hooks to the band’s sound, which features his impressive soloing.

WHY? ‘A terrific band’ BBC6 Music Courtyard Theatre

Natalia Williams-Wandoch (piano) Wed 15 Jan 8pm Debussy Chopin

Messiaen Debussy

Suite bergamasque Étude in F minor Op. 25 No. 2 Étude in G# minor Op. 25 No. 6 Berceuse Op. 57 Scherzo in B minor Op. 20 Nocturne in C# minor Op. posth Petites esquisses d’oiseaux Estampes

The Polish-British pianist plays a programme of works by three composers who changed the way piano music is written. They influenced generations of musicians and extended the boundaries of what’s possible on the piano, in both expression and technique. This is some of the most fascinating and moving piano music in the whole repertoire.

WHY? While studying at the Royal Academy of Music, Natalia won every piano competition she took part in!

Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s)

David Starkey The Tudors Fri 17 Jan 7.30pm

The UK’s leading constitutional historian is known for his forthright views. He talks about the period he describes as ‘the most glorious soap opera’ David is a respected LSE lecturer, a uniquely abrasive debater on BBC Radio 4’s Moral Maze and a controversial contributor to BBC1’s Question Time.

WHY? An evening with the creator and presenter of TV programmes such as Channel 4’s Monarchy, The Six Wives of Henry VIII and The Churchills Courtyard Theatre £17.50

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The Vinyl Frontier

Seabright Productions present

with Jeff Lloyd A highly sociable evening, with music, trivia and chat.

Fri 17 Jan 8pm The Clash’s London Calling

Fri 21 Feb 8pm Definitely Maybe by Oasis vs Parklife by Blur

Sat 18 Jan 8pm Fri 21 Mar 8pm The Beatles’ Revolver

An affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen. Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances. Cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material created by the performers. The show transferred to the West End after playing to sell out crowds at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival.

WHY? ‘Ashpitel and Stephens have got the duo’s mannerisms down pat to such a winning extent’ ++++ The Telegraph Courtyard Theatre £17.50 (£16.50 conc)

Wed 16 Apr 8pm Bob Marley’s Exodus WHY? Hear a classic album as it was intended - in full and on vinyl Studio £7

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INTERVAL DRINKS Order your interval drinks in advance, and beat the rush at the bar!

Ask at the Café Bar for more details

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RM Promotions present

Phil Wang and Gareth Richards Sat 18 Jan 8pm

John Kirkpatrick Traditional English Music Wed 22 Jan 8pm

Phil Wang is winner of the Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Award and Comedy Central’s Funniest Student Award. This work in progress show is a collection of sharp observations and curious opinions, told with undue confidence.

Gareth Richards offers delectable comedy delights, with or without instrumentation. His off-beat and unique style makes him one to watch at this work in progress show.

WHY? The first of three Edinburgh Festival preview shows this season from leading comedy agent Avalon

This BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and ex Steeleye Span member has been at the very forefront of innovative folk in Britain for over forty years. John has gained wide acclaim not only for his virtuosity and musicianship, but also for the essentially English quality of the sound that characterises all his work. Support from harmony duo Kith & Kin. WHY? ‘He’s in a class of his own’ Folk Roots Studio £13

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Guildhall Graduate C O N C E RT S

Sun 19 Jan 11.45am Sun 16 Feb 11.45am Sat 15 Mar 11.45am Sat 12 Apr 11.45am Award winning graduate musicians from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama perform in concerts especially curated for Norden Farm.

WHY? Enjoy a morning of sublime classical music followed by a Sunday roast in our Café Bar Courtyard Theatre £12 (£5 under 16s)

Jazz at the Farm presents

Art Themen (saxes) Fri 24 Jan 8pm Art is one of the UK’s leading jazz veterans. He is a sought after musician, known for his originality and unique style. He has toured worldwide and played and recorded with many US and British luminaries. Supported by young star Mike Soper (trumpet, flugel) with Rod Brockway (piano), Andy Crowdy (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums).

WHY? ‘Themen’s fervent phrasing recalled earlier styles, old-time swing coated with a contemporary gloss’ London Jazz News Courtyard Theatre £13 (£11 conc) Friends

£10 (£5 under 16s)

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Lewis Schaffer - Free Until Famous Fri 24 Jan 8pm The fast talking, award winning New York comedian brings his oneof-a-kind free show to Maidenhead. Some comics try to push boundaries but Lewis Schaffer pulls the rug out from under you, and himself. Free until Famous is the longest running solo comedy show in London. His new extended run at the prestigious Leicester Square Theatre is drawing crowds and rave reviews. It’s funny and it’s free - until he’s famous.

WHY? ‘An hour with Lewis Schaffer is an hilarious, cathartic, exhilaratingly appalling experience’ The Scotsman

Voodoofire Sat 25 Jan 8pm A tribute to the guitar genius that is Jimi Hendrix. Voodoofire are regarded as the most authentic sounding Hendrix band around today. They create a full-on show, performing all the classic tracks from the rock legend’s unique legacy of music.

Between them, the band have played with Alexis Korner, John Dankworth and John Slaughter. Also featuring VoodooLights - The Voodoofire Laser Light Show.

WHY? The band have received praise from such luminaries as Queen guitarist Brian May and Hendrix aficionado Robin Trower Courtyard Theatre £16 This is a standing event with some allocated seating

Studio This is a free event, with contributions to Lewis at the end of the show

Mozart Birthday Concert Sun 26 Jan 11.45am St John’s Chamber Orchestra Elizabeth McNulty (harp) Jay Wilkinson (flute) Ross Ramgobin (baritone) Simon Watterton (piano) Nigel Wilkinson (conductor) Mozart

Concerto for flute and harp in C, K.299 Arias from Don Giovanni and The Marriage of Figaro Piano Concerto No.15 in B flat, K.450

WHY? Rising operatic star Ross Ramgobin contrasts the seduction techniques of two of Mozart’s womanisers Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)

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Lee Mack Hit The Road Mack (warm up show) Mon 27 - Wed 29 Jan 8pm The multi-award winning star of BBC1’s Not Going Out and Would I Lie To You? warms up for his brand new live tour. Expect his trademark brand of high energy banter, well-crafted gags and sharp one-liners in one of the most hotly anticipated shows of the year. Please note: occasional strong language.

WHY? ‘Gut-bustingly funny’ The Sunday Times Courtyard Theatre £15

£15

Chris Garrick’s Budapest Café Orchestra

£13 conc

Thur 30 Jan 8pm Traditional folk and gypsy music from some of the country’s most revered international stars. Eddie Hession (accordion), Kelly Cantlon (double bass) and Adrian Zolotuhin (guitar, saz, balalaika, domra) are led by acclaimed jazz violinist Christian Garrick. The band’s music spans the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and beautiful ballads such as the theme to Schindler’s List.

WHY? ‘Back by popular demand, the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy music’ The Times Courtyard Theatre

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Fri 31 Jan 8pm Original Kinks drummer Mick Avory is joined by former Kinks musicians Ian Gibbons (keyboards) and John Dalton (bass, vocals). David Clarke (guitar, vocals) has performed with The Beach Boys and Noel Redding Band.

Together they play all the hits including You Really Got Me, Tired of Waiting, Dead End Street, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Ape Man and more.

WHY? More than a tribute band, The Kast Off Kinks are all original and long term members of The Kinks

Sat 1 Feb 7.45pm Sat 8 Mar 7.45pm Sat 5 Apr 7.45pm World class stars from West End and Broadway musicals play in our intimate Studio space. Artists are booked direct from the West End so can only be confirmed two weeks before the event.

Keep an eye on our website, follow us on twitter or join our mailing list to be kept up to date.

WHY? Maidenhead’s best kept secret

Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14 conc)

Studio £14 (£12 conc)

£15

£13 conc

Festival of the Spoken Nerd Sun 2 Feb 7.30pm A brand new comedy show for the insatiably sci-curious. Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker (BBC2’s Things You Need To Know), experiments maestro Steve Mould (BBC1’s Britain’s Brightest Street Scientist) and geeky songstress Helen Arney (BBC Radio 4’s Infinite Monkey Cage) mix astonishing science with statistically significant comedy. With over a million views on YouTube for their experiments, songs and stand-up, join the trio for an unforgettable night of comedy and curiosity WHY? ‘Charm and perky curiosity is in its DNA’ The Guardian Courtyard Theatre

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Susan Calman (work in progress) Wed 5 Feb 8pm Edinburgh Fringe favourite Susan has her own BBC Radio 4 series Calman is Convicted and is a regular on The News Quiz and The Now Show. She’ll be asking lots of questions, such as where is she? What is she doing with her life? And can she put cat wrangler as her occupation on a mortgage application? Susan thinks about a lot of things. Sometimes she says them out loud, often just to her cats, but sometimes to other people as well.

WHY? ‘Confident, compact... cracking’ ++++ Evening Standard

£12

Studio

Lucy Beaumont and Iain Stirling

BLind SumMiT presents

The Table

Tues 11 Feb 7.30pm

Thur 13 Feb 8pm

Moses is a cantankerous 2 foot high puppet who lives on a table. All he ever gets asked to perform is fairy tales or children’s birthday parties – and he’s fed up with it. He’s an artist! He’s a serious puppet! So for one show only, the table is his and Moses is going to perform an epic story. An award winning show inspired by Beckett, the Bible and Ikea.

WHY? ++++ The Guardian ++++ The Times ++++ The Telegraph ++++ The Scotsman ++++ The Evening Standard ++++ Time Out Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) Friends

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£11

Lucy Beaumont is the 2012 winner of The BBC New Comedy Award and star of BBC3’s Live at the Electric. She’ll be trying out new material for her highly anticipated 2014 Edinburgh show.

Iain Stirling is a Chortle nominated comedian and has supported Russell Kane on tour. He presents brand new material in preparation for his new hotly anticipated solo show.

WHY? The second of this season’s preview shows from comedy agents Avalon Studio

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Sun 16 Feb 7.30pm Seabright Productions present

Valentine’s Ceilidh Fri 14 Feb 8pm Regular ceilidh band Nedron’s Jig provide the music and caller Hugh Crabtree will be on hand to call out the steps.

A charming and cheeky cabaret about Dame Julie Andrews. Songs from musicals including Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and My Fair Lady combine with stories and anecdotes about Julie’s life. An engaging look at fame and fandom, through the eyes and voice of award winning singer and West End actress Sarah-Louise Young. This is a delightfully funny and candid love letter to a true show business survivor.

WHY? ‘This quick-witted, love-filled slice of creative cabaret needs to be seen’ The Times

WHY? An alternative to a traditional Valentine’s Long Barn £14 (£12 conc)

Studio £15 (£13 conc)

Austentacious An Improvised Novel Sat 15 Feb 8pm A comedy play spun in the inimitable style of Jane Austen – and based entirely on audience suggestions.

Austentacious is one of the most talked about shows on the UK comedy scene. This critically acclaimed show is embarking on its first national tour after achieving sell out runs in London and Edinburgh.

WHY? ‘One of the most impressive comedy shows on the fringe’ +++++ Chortle Studio

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£12 conc

Jo Harman and Company Wed 19 Feb 8pm Jo Harman has exploded onto the jazz scene in the last year.

In 2013, she played at over forty festivals, headlined at Cheltenham, Edinburgh and Blues Fest, performed at the Royal Albert Hall and launched her debut album to critical acclaim. Jo’s music is a unique and contemporary take on the classic sounds of gospel, blues and soul. It is matched by a compelling stage show and a dynamic range of heart felt songs of rare emotion.

WHY? ‘Stunning… our tip for 2013, Harman’s music mainlines the human soul’ The Blues Magazine Courtyard Theatre £15 Earlybird (by 19 Jan) £12

Maidenhead Music Society presents

The Heath Quartet Returns!

Thur 20 Feb 7.30pm Oliver Heath (violin) Cerys Jones (violin) Gary Pomeroy (viola) Christopher Murray (cello) Mozart Bartok Mendelssohn

String Quartet in D, K. 575 String Quartet No. 2, Op. 17 String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. I3

The Heath Quartet is rapidly emerging as an exciting and original voice on the international chamber music scene.

WHY? ‘A keen interpretive insight combined with refined playing, this is one of the most interesting young quartets I have heard in recent years’ The Strad Magazine Courtyard Theatre £14, MMS Members £10 (£5 under 16s, free with adults)

John Robins - Where is my Mind?

Thur 20 Feb 8pm The stand up comedian takes his Edinburgh Festival hit show on tour in 2014. Alter egos, ailments, love, nostalgia, indie-nights and belly-laughs. This is an hour full of raucous stand up for anyone who’s tried to live in the moment, only to realise that moment happened over a decade ago.

John has appeared on BBC3’s Russell Howard’s Good News and is a Three Weeks Editor’s Choice award winner.

WHY? ‘One man, one microphone, one fantastically funny show’ ++++ Three Weeks Studio £10 (£8 conc)

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February

Sea Legs Puppet Theatre present

The Musicians of Bremen Mon 17 Feb 11.30am and 2pm A worn out toy donkey, a pull along dog, a bedraggled cat and a mechanical cockerel are old toys who no one loves anymore. They run away to Bremen Town to try their luck as musicians.

So begins the greatest adventure of their lives in this classic fairytale of friendship and courage.

at the Farm There’s something to do every day of the Half Term holidays. From family shows to free storytelling to kids movies to arts and craft sessions. You won’t get bored at the Farm!

10am 1.15pm 2pm 3.30pm

Arts and craft sessions Free storytelling Family films Arts and craft sessions

AGE

3+ YEARS

Studio £8.50, Family (4 people) £31

Art Club Led by Benedict Romain Mon 17 - Wed 19 Feb 10am - 4pm Take part in craft activities, work with messy materials and on a group art project.

Suitable for ages 8+ years. £90, £75 Advantage Card

Make a Play in a Day Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Mon 17 Feb 10am - 7pm Performance 6pm Create a show from scratch in just one day! Work with a professional theatre company to explore script writing, physical theatre, mask work and, acting!

Suitable for ages 10-18 years.

Otiz Cannelloni’s The History of Magic (abridged) Tues 18 Feb 11.30am and 7pm A family show about one of the most popular forms of entertainment magic. Magician Otiz reveals the very first magic illusion and tells the story of magic’s chequered history with plenty of tricks up his sleeve. Genuine information punctuated by delightful nonsense, with lots of joining in. A fun and unique show for everyone from 5 to 105.

WHY? ‘Master of mirth and minimalist magic… delightful’ Time Out Studio £8.50, Family (4 people) £31

£30, £25 Advantage Card

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WHY? Toy Story meets the Brothers Grimm in this enchanting show with puppets, an innovative stage set and a brilliant musical soundtrack!

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AGE

5+

YEARS

Lawrence Speck in association with LittleMighty presents

The Boggle

Wed 19 Feb 11.30am and 2pm

AGE

6+

YEARS

We all know that Boggles don’t exist…

Don’t we?

John’s dad has given him dire warnings about the strange creature that lives on their farm.

When John forgets to feed the Boggle, the mischievous and strange creature wreaks havoc. How far will John go to be rid of the troublesome creature? With storytelling, comedy, puppetry, object manipulation and an original soundscape.

WHY? Join The Boggle on an adventure to a fun and bizarre world of myth and folklore Studio £8.50, Family (4 people) £31

AGE

4+ YEARS

Norwich Puppet Theatre presents

The Frog and the Princess Thur 20 and Fri 21 Feb 11.30am and 2pm A poignant and humorous puppetry retelling of the traditional Frog Prince tale by the Brothers Grimm. What happens when a Princess won’t be friends with a Frog, just because of who he is? The pair go on an adventure where they learn about their differences. Can they be friends and are they really that different?

WHY? From the company who have previously brought Pied Piper and Thumbelina to Norden Farm Studio £8.50, Family (4 people) £31

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Gyles Brandreth - Looking for Happiness Fri 21 and Sat 22 Feb 8pm When Gyles Brandreth set out to find the secret of ‘how to be happy’ he started in Las Vegas and ended up in the psychiatrist’s chair. Find out what he discovered about who gets to be happy and how, plus other lessons picked up along the way from Frank Sinatra, Frankie Howerd and the Queen among others.

WHY? ‘Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet’ Daily Mail Courtyard Theatre

£17 Blue Orange Theatre presents

Macbeth

Tues 25 Feb 7.30pm Macbeth and Banquo stumble on three witches who foretell of great things for Macbeth. On telling his wife, they realise that King Duncan is the only person in his way. Macbeth murders him when Duncan pays a visit to their castle. His death sets off a chain of events that leads to war amongst the clans, his wife’s madness and death, and to Macbeth’s his eventual downfall.

WHY? Shakespeare’s murderous tale of greed, witchcraft and madness Courtyard £15 (£13 conc)

WitTank presents The School Sat 1 Mar 8pm The eminently silly sketch outfit invite you into the charmingly warped world of The School. It is a deranged and archaic institution with a dizzying array of loveable eccentrics, diabolical lunatics and malevolent buffoons. So tuck your shirt in, sit up straight, keep off the grass, don’t answer back and enjoy the show. Welcome to boarding school.

WHY? ‘Impressively sharp. Expect big things’ The Sunday Times Studio £12

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Little Angel Theatre presents

Dogs Don’t do Ballet Sun 2 Mar 11am, 1pm and 3pm Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina… A hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. The popular story book is brought to life with beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy. Suitable for ages 2+ years.

WHY? ‘If you see only one children’s show this month then it should be this witty, charming, engaging piece of miniature theatre’ The Stage Studio £8.50, Family (4 people)

Children’s Arty Birthday Parties Make your child’s birthday an extra special one!

Choose from a whole range of arty activities followed by a birthday tea.

We can offer: • maskmaking • street dance • drama games

• bollywood dance • family shows • film screenings and more!

For more information, call Julietta or Rita on 01628 682555 or email julietta.wilson-tromp@nordenfarm.org rita.bryant@nordenfarm.org

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Norden Farm Festival Chorus presents

Bach’s St John Passion Sun 2 Mar 3pm John Cotterill (conductor) Gwilym Bowen (evangelist) Bradley Travis (Christ) Lucy Hall (soprano) Anna Harvey (mezzo) Nick Pritchard (tenor) Samuel Queen (bass-baritone) The Norden Farm Festival Chorus and Orchestra The dramatic, devotional masterpiece is performed by the Festival Chorus, professional soloists and orchestra.

WHY? One of the composer’s greatest works with music both lyrical and monumental Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) Friends

£12 (£5 under 16s)

Chris Dobrowolski All Roads Lead to Rome Thur 6 Mar 7.30pm After Chris restored his family Triumph Herald Estate, he drove it from Braintree to Italy. The journey became part investigation into his father’s time as a Polish soldier in Italy and part muse on consumerism.

He uses old photos, new film and surprising mechanical objects to brings together car mechanics, dictators and the fetishisation of possessions.

WHY? ‘A simple, effective and intellectual piece, told with warmth and a twinkle’ Fringe Review Studio £14 (£12 conc)

Jazz at the Farm presents

Rob Beckett - Live

March Winds of Jazz with Simon Allen (saxes)

Sun 2 Mar 7.30pm

Fri 7 Mar 8pm

The multi award winning comedian and his trademark grin are travelling across the country with his highly anticipated debut UK tour. His plan for the show is for you to laugh a lot and leave happier than when you arrived! Rob presents ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Now! Suitable for ages 14+ years.

Simon is supported by a plethora of exceptional musicians: Peter Churchill (piano, vocals), Mike Soper (trumpet, flugel), Andy Crowdy (bass, guitar) and Clark Tracey (drums).

WHY? ‘A little short of a revelation’ ++++ The Scotsman

WHY? ‘He plays all the saxophones with aplomb’ London Jazz News

Courtyard Theatre £12 (£10 conc)

Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s)

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Students from the Schools Jazz Day will be performing at 6.45pm.

Joel Dommett Live Wed 12 Mar 8pm Standup comic Joel Dommett, from BBC3’s Impractical Jokers and Russell Howard’s Good News, is on tour! Joel is one of the fastest rising stars on the UK comedy circuit. He gained rave reviews for his debut solo Edinburgh show, Neon Hero, in 2011 and for his second show Nunchuck Silver Medalist 2002 in 2012. Joel was also in E4’s Skins but his hair was different and he doesn’t like to talk about it.

WHY? ‘Young sharp and clever’ Sunday Times

Gary Delaney - Purist

Studio £10

Fri 7 Mar 8pm Gary Delaney thinks that most shows don’t contain enough jokes. He is trying single handedly to redress the balance. Expect: Jokes. Don’t Expect: Narrative, themes or a voyage of self-discovery. Gary has appeared on BBC1’s Mock the Week, BBC3’s Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live and BBC Radio 5 Live’s 7 Day Saturday. He is also a double Sony Award winner and Chortle Award nominee. Not suitable for bairns or sensitive souls.

WHY? ‘I laughed and I laughed and I laughed! A master craftsman’ The Times Studio £14 (£12 conc)

Maidenhead Drama Festival presents

A Festival of One Act Plays Tues 11 - Sat 15 Mar

COMMUNITY HIRE A week-long festival of one-act plays from local youth and adult groups. With comments each evening from a professional adjudicator and a host of prizes to be won on the final night.

WHY? Buy a season ticket for the whole week and see if you agree with the final choices!

Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 conc), Season ticket £27 (5 nights)

Mawkin Thur 13 Mar 8pm The five piece folk rebels have played hundreds of festivals and supported artists including Eliza Carthy and Show of Hands. Expect mesmerising guitar playing from David Delarre and the carnal beats of Lee Richardson (drums, percussion), underpinned by richly textured bass lines from Danny Crump.

Add a host of wild and emotive melodies from James Delarre (fiddle) with the virtuosic bellowing of Nick Cooke’s melodeon and you have Mawkin.

WHY? ‘One of the best instrumental outfits to emerge in recent years’ Channel 4 Studio £14 (£12 conc)

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Norman Lovett - Old and New Fri 14 Mar 8pm The stand-up legend and Red Dwarf star returns with a show which contains the continuation of The Sugababes debate amongst many more subjects. The show will feature his iPad attached to the microphone stand from which he will display images onto a screen to delight and astound you. The title of the show is exactly that, a title.

WHY? ‘Few comedians inhabit their stage persona as completely as Lovett does his… the man really is funny’ The Scotsman Studio £12

The Studio Session

Maidenhead Music Society presents

Marcus Farnsworth (baritone) and Elizabeth Burgess (piano)

Sat 15 Mar 8pm Local musicians play a set of stripped back music in our intimate Studio space. The night always showcases an eclectic mix of singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians.

If you are interested in playing, email jane.corry@nordenfarm.org.

Thur 20 Mar 7.30pm Schubert Song Cycle `Winterreise’ Op. 89 D.9I Marcus Farnsworth was awarded first prize in the 2009 Wigmore Hall International Song Competition. Elizabeth Burgess’ has performed at the Wigmore Hall and been broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

WHY? ‘The sound of the venue was great, I could hear myself perfectly and the other acts sounded bright, warm and clear. It was also a very intimate and personal gig’ Beth Earle (previous act)

WHY? Winterreise (Winter Journey) is a song cycle for voice and piano, a setting of 24 poems by Wilhelm Muller Courtyard Theatre £14, MMS Members £10 (£5 under 16s, free with adults)

Studio £8 (£6 conc)

Windsor and Eton Operatic Society present Gilbert and Sullivan’s

Cox and Box & Trial by Jury

Tues 18, Wed 19, Fri 21 and Sat 22 Mar 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm

COMMUNITY HIRE Windsor and Eton Opera return to Norden Farm and present a double bill of entertainment in one night.

WHY? A first class presentation of 2 comic and tuneful pieces from Sullivan Courtyard Theatre £15

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The London Chamber Collective Wed 26 Mar 8pm Shostakovich Cello Sonata Prokofiev Violin Sonata no 2 in D maj Tchaikovsky String Sextet Souvenir de Florence

RM Promotions present

The Phil Beer Band Sun 23 Mar 7.30pm

An ensemble of passionate chamber musicians who play together in many different formations, allowing them to explore great masterpieces across the chamber music genre.

Phil Beer is a vocalist and the multiinstrumentalist half of acoustic duo Show of Hands. He has played with The Rolling Stones, Mike Oldfield and Steve Harley. The band plays a unique blend of folk’n’roll which is quite unlike any other band currently on the circuit. They cannot be pigeonholed as Folk Rock!

WHY? The ensemble is made up of internationally acclaimed performers who are all recent graduates of top conservatoires across the world

WHY? ‘Where Steve Earle and Richard Thompson collide’ The Guardian

Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Courtyard Theatre £16

Maidenhead Drama Guild presents

The House of Bernarda Alba

by Federico Garcia Lorca Wed 26 - Sat 29 Mar 7.45pm Maidenhead Camera Club presents

Paul Goldstein Tues 25 Mar 8pm

Paul Goldstein’s pursuit of ‘the’ wildlife photograph knows no limits. He is a superb, award winning wildlife photographer, a very entertaining speaker and opinionated with it.

WHY? ‘Preposterously vivacious, a guide of almost psychotic gusto’ The Sunday Times Courtyard Theatre £10

COMMUNITY HIRE In a world dominated by men, Bernarda, her five daughters and all of the women in her household are trapped together, destined to perpetuate tradition. Reflecting the social conformity of the time and place, this is a story of tyranny, repression, isolation and ultimately of rebellion.

Studio £12 (£10 conc)

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Jan - Apr 2014

Quick Guide January Date

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Norden Farm goes Vegas for New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day Concert The Dirty Aces Natalia Williams-Wandoch (piano) David Starkey - Tudors 07 Eric and Little Ern 08 Guildhall Graduate Concerts 08 Jazz at the Farm - Art Themen (saxes) 09 Voodoo Fire Mozart Birthday Concert Lee Mack Lee Mack Lee Mack Chris Garrick’s Budapest Café Orchestra The Kast off Kinks

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The Vinyl Frontier Edinburgh Preview - Phil Wang & Gareth Richards John Kirkpatrick Lewis Schaffer

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NT Live: Coriolanus NT Live: Coriolanus Festival of the Spoken Nerd

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The Table ROH Live: Don Giovanni

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West End Theatre Series: Private Lives

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Jo Harman and Company The Heath Quartet Returns!

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Gyles Brandreth - Looking for Happiness

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Gyles Brandreth - Looking for Happiness Macbeth

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James Church’s Cabaret Nights

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Susan Calman (work in progress)

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Edinburgh Preview - Lucy Beaumont & Iain Stirling Valentine’s Ceilidh Austentacious - An Improvised Novel Julie Madly Deeply The Musicians of Bremen Otiz Cannelloni’s The History of Magic The Boggle John Robins - Where is my Mind?

The Frog and the Princess The Frog and the Princess The Vinyl Frontier

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17 Bach’s St John Passion 18 Rob Beckett - Live NT Live: National Theatre’s War Horse NT Live: National Theatre’s War Horse Chris Dobrowolski - All Roads Lead to Rome

WitTank presents The School Dogs Don’t do Ballet

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Jazz at the Farm - Simon Allen (saxes)

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Gary Delaney - Purist James Church’s Cabaret Nights

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A Festival of One Act Plays A Festival of One Act Plays 20 Joel Dommett Live A Festival of One Act Plays 20 Mawkin A Festival of One Act Plays 21 Norman Lovett – Old and New Guildhall Graduate Concerts A Festival of One Act Plays 21 The Studio Session Cox and Box & Trial by Jury Cox and Box & Trial by Jury Marcus Farnsworth (baritone) and Elizabeth Burgess (piano) Cox and Box & Trial by Jury 07 The Vinyl Frontier Cox and Box & Trial by Jury ROH Live: The Sleeping Beauty The Phil Beer Band Paul Goldstein The London Chamber Collective 22 The House of Bernarda Alba Elio Pace plays the Billy Joel Songbook 22 The House of Bernarda Alba The Honkin’ Hep Cats 22 The House of Bernarda Alba Laurie Holloway in Concert 22 The House of Bernarda Alba 26 Hardeep Singh Kohli - Hardeep Is Your Love

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Odyssey - The Musical Odyssey - The Musical Odyssey - The Musical Odyssey - The Musical NT Live: National Theatre’s War Horse St John’s Chamber Orchestra Louis the Bubbleman

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Omid Djalili Omid Djalili

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Guildhall Graduate Concerts The Only Way Is Downton Albert Einstein Relatively Speaking

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Sleeping Beauty in the Woods Salon 1900

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Patrick Monahan - Cake Charmer Alan Williams – An Intimate Acoustic Evening James Church’s Cabaret Nights

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat

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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat Bridie Jackson and The Arbour Robin Ince is (In and) Out of his Mind Alex Taylor

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31 31 Jazz at the Farm - The Pete Billington Quintet 32 Lady Beau Peep Gordon Fergus-Thompson (piano) 32 The Seagull

Emily Maguire Edinburgh Preview - Ray Peacock & Mark Cooper-Jones Lucy Porter - Northern Soul Jez Lowe

Elio Pace plays the Billy Joel Songbook Thur 27 Mar 8pm In 2013, Elio was invited to ‘fill Billy Joel’s shoes’ starring in two very special reunion concerts in New York and Philadelphia with Joel’s original 1971-72 touring band. Following the success of the concerts, he delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring all the hits including Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. WHY? Elio is known to millions of BBC Radio 2 listeners as the featured artist on Weekend Wogan Courtyard Theatre £15

Maidenhead WEA presents

The Honkin’ Hep Cats Fri 28 Mar 7.30pm Scintillating blues and jump-jive from this legendary band, reuniting especially for this gig. Notorious for perpetrating their unique combination of fine musicianship and spontaneously hilarious performances, they have played at UK blues/jazz festivals and venues from RFH to the 100 Club.

WHY? ‘Wild frenzied fun’ The Guardian Courtyard Theatre

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The Montgomery Holloway Music Trust presents

Laurie Holloway in Concert with the East Berks Jazz Orchestra Sat 29 Mar 7.30pm Laurie and the Orchestra are joined on stage by student guests from the Trust and his Junior Trio.

Early booking is advised for this not to be missed show.

WHY? Though Laurie has played with the East Berkshire Jazz Orchestra previously, this is a first at Norden Farm Courtyard Theatre £15

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MoonFly presents

Wed 2 - Sat 5 Apr 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm Award winning original rock opera combining Homer’s Odyssey with contemporary music and dance. A story of homecoming, honour and strength. Odysseus encounters many challenges including the Cyclops, Lotus-eaters and the Underworld, on his way home from Troy, whilst in Ithaca Penelope has to deal with the Suitors.

WHY? ‘Phenomenal’ ThumbsUp Toronto Courtyard Theatre £15 (£12 conc) Wed 2 Apr £13 (£10 conc) 1 free ticket when booking a group of 10 or more

Patrick Monahan - Cake Charmer Thur 3 Apr 8pm

Hardeep Singh Kohli – Hardeep Is Your Love Sun 30 Mar 7.30pm Following a limited run at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe, the comedian, broadcaster, journalist, and chef takes his hilarious stand up show on the road. In addition to being a regular voice on BBC Radio 4, Hardeep has also been seen on television shows ranging from Question Time and This Week, to The One Show and Celebrity Masterchef. Join Hardeep as he offers his take on life, love and finding romance in middle age.

WHY? ‘Immensely funny’ Daily Express

Hilarious stand-up comedy from the loveable Teessider.

Patrick likes hugging and eating cake (not simultaneously!) and is renowned for his superb anecdotes, his unique charm and his unmistakeable brand of humour. He is the winner of ITV1’s series Show Me The Funny and the Best Newcomer award at the Loaded LAFTA Awards.

WHY? ‘Storms the venue like a force of nature - effortless charm and bonhomie’ Mail on Sunday Studio £12 (£10 conc)

Studio £14 (£12 conc)

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Easter s y a d i l o H e Farm at th

Our Japanese inspired Spring Festival takes place over the Easter school holidays. There is something to do every day including: Two days of ‘taster’ workshops, where you can try out all sorts of arts activities from dance to sculpture, drumming to circus skills

Louis the Bubbleman Mon 7 Apr 11.30am and 2pm Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles! He combines comedy and artistry with lots of involvement from the audience. With square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and even people inside bubbles!

WHY? ‘If his bubbles don’t get you, his witty asides will… your spirits will be soaring up with the helium-filled bubbles’ Three Weeks Courtyard Theatre £8.50, Family (4 people) £31

Animation club Family shows

All

Family movies Animated films made by schools and participants of Animation Club Craft sessions everyday at 10.30am Free storytelling every day

AGE

10+ YEARS stop!animate

Led by Creative Workshop Mon 7 - Fri 11 Apr 10am - 4pm Get involved in all aspects of making an animated film. Create storyboards, make scenery and characters, and use stop motion software. Then see your film as a download on the internet. £125, £100 Advantage Card

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The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company presents

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat Tues 8 - Wed 9 Apr 11.30am and 2pm Hamish is the lighthouse keeper’s cat. He overhears Mr and Mrs Grinling say he’s too plump to catch the lighthouse mice, so he runs away. But he is scared of everything he meets – like cows and bicycles and screaming babies! Hamish’s hilarious antics finally lead him up a tree where he is trapped. Can he find his way back home? Will he ever eat Mrs Grinling’s delicious pie again? And will the mice help him?

WHY? Based on the popular and captivating children’s book Studio £8.50, Family (4 people) £31

YEARS

Albert Einstein Relatively Speaking Tues 15 Apr 2pm Join Albert for an hour of science, songs and puns in the hit show that proves Einstein = Musical Comedy2.

Ever looked at E=MC2 and thought… what?! Ever been curious how someone who was opposed to war became the creative mind behind the atomic bomb?

Ever wanted to meet the genius behind the übercoolest moustache in scientific history? Then this is the show for you!

WHY? +++++ The Times +++++ British Theatre Guide Courtyard Theatre £8.50, Family (4 people) £31

Little Angel Theatre presents

Sleeping Beauty in the Woods Thur 17 Apr 11.30am and 2pm A fairy grants the King and Queen a wish and they have a baby. But when the fairy is not invited to the baby’s christening, she casts another spell. On her 16th birthday, the princess will prick her finger and everyone in the kingdom will fall asleep for 100 years. An adaptation of the story of Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm, conjuring a dreamlike fantasy of palaces and forests, ogres and fairies, princes and babes.

WHY? ‘A spontaneous bout of storytelling… imaginatively realised production for families’ Time Out

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3+ YEARS

Courtyard Theatre £8.50, Family (4 people) £31

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St John’s Chamber Orchestra

Alan Williams - An Intimate Acoustic Evening

Sun 6 Apr 2.30pm

Fri 4 Apr 8pm

Ronan O’Hora (piano) Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)

Alan Williams is the front man, vocalist and guitarist of 70s glam rock icons The Rubettes. He leads you acoustically through his musical life before, during and after the success years. Having sold over 30 million records he has a wealth of material to call upon together with many an anecdote to impart.

Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 in G Brahms Symphony No.4 in E minor Ronan O’Hora has played throughout the world and in every European country.

He gave a magnificent performance of Beethoven’s Third Concerto at Norden Farm in 2009 and returns as part of his 50th birthday celebrations.

WHY? Performing acoustic renditions of many Rubettes hits including Sugar Baby Love, Tonight, Juke Box Jive and Baby I Know Studio

WHY? A classic pairing of Beethoven’s most sublime piano concerto and Brahms’ epic final symphony

£12

Courtyard Theatre £17 (£15 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Omid Djalili Live Tues 8 - Wed 9 Apr 8pm The stand up comedian is back on tour with a splash, following a sell out four week West End residency and a sold out season at the Edinburgh Festival. A firm favourite for his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include the Time Out Award for Best Stand Up. He is also a South Bank Award nominee and a Perrier Award nominee.

WHY? ‘To carve yourself out a career as the thinking person’s Iranian comedian in this political climate takes a fine brain and a masterful way with the audience’ The Sunday Times Courtyard Theatre £22

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Thur 10 Apr 8pm The 4 piece’s inspired harmony-led arrangements and heavenly strings create a powerful, dark and hauntingly tender sound. It merges folk with touches of blues, jazz, baroque and gospel. The band are winners of the 2013 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition and the prestigious 2013 City Music Foundation Award. They have been championed by BBC Radio 3, BBC 6 Music, The Guardian and on BBC Radio 2’s Saturday Session.

WHY? ‘Buzzing with understated power and vitality’ +++++ Maverick Magazine Studio £12 (£10 conc)

Robin Ince is (In and) Out of his Mind

£10

Fri 11 Apr 8pm The Sony Gold Award winning comedian and science enthusiast presents another unhinged stand up comic lecture. He delves into his mind and possibly your mind too. From Freud and Jung to Laing and Milgram, from rats after rewards to insanity cured by ink spots, Robin looks at the last 100 years of psychiatry, psychology and skewiff brain dabblings.

WHY? ‘Thoughtful, provocative and very funny’ The Times Studio £13

£8 conc

Alex Taylor Sat 12 Apr 8pm The singer songwriter and multi-instrumental loop artist has been compared to the likes of Bill Withers, John Martyn, Damien Rice and Jeff Buckley. His energetic and passionate vocal performance is matched by his dextrous and original acoustic playing and some dynamic loop pedal trickery for good measure.

WHY? ‘Making quite a name for himself on the acoustic circuit with his dynamic solo shows, using pedals and loops to create a wall of sound with just his voice and guitar’ ++++ Maverick Magazine Studio

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£15

£13 conc Sun 13 Apr 7.30pm A tour-de-force impressions comedy direct from the West End. As celebrities start appearing at the Abbey, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this one man show. Luke Kempner made his name with his YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton.

WHY? ‘A tightly written and performed mashup of the saga with modern TV hits’ ++++ Independent on Sunday Courtyard Theatre

£12 Emily Maguire Thur 17 Apr 8pm The singer-songwriter is best known for her strong, thought provoking lyrics and expressive vocals. Her songs have been played regularly on Radio 2 and have won her fans across the globe. Emily has toured the UK extensively with some of the world’s great singer-songwriters including Don McLean, Eric Bibb, Paul Brady, Dennis Locorriere and Roddy Frame.

WHY? ‘Assured… intelligent… enjoyable… a true artist’ R2 Magazine Studio

Maidenhead Music Society presents

Salon 1900: Music for Cornet, Trombone and Piano Thur 17 Apr 7.30pm Robert Vanryne (cornet, trumpet) Susanna Addison (trombone) Adrienne Black (piano) Original works and transcriptions of music written either side of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries

by Elgar, Hoist and Vaughan Williams.

WHY? Instruments once owned and played by both Elgar and Hoist will make an appearance Courtyard Theatre £14, MMS Members £10 (£5 under 16s, free with adults)

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Ray Peacock and Mark Cooper-Jones Sat 19 Apr 8pm Ray Peacock is a triple Chortle Award nominated comedian for a myriad of his mischief and misdemeanours.

Mark Cooper-Jones is one third of comedy troupe WitTank. He is known for his sharp wit and distinctive style.

WHY? The final of three Edinburgh Festival preview shows this season from leading comedy agent Avalon Studio £8

£16

Lucy Porter - Northern Soul Fri 25 Apr 8pm The stand up comedian returns to the UK tour circuit with her best show yet. Does geography shape our destiny? Born in Croydon to a Northern Irish dad and a Midlander mum (who met in Africa), Lucy never felt that she belonged down south. She tried moving to Manchester, marrying a Welshman and travelling the world, but she’s still - like the littlest hobo - seeking her spiritual home.

WHY? ‘Impeccably punchlined anecdotes of the everyday. Genuinely delightful’ The Telegraph Studio £13 (£11 conc)

Lady Beau Peep - The Bee’z Knees Burlesque Cabaret Sat 26 Apr 8pm The critically acclaimed burlesque chanteuse brings another fun packed show featuring some of the cream of UK’s cabaret and burlesque scene.

Expect circus, comedy, burlesque and speciality acts. Accompanied by live bluesy grooves from Pete Saunders (Dexy’s Midnight Runners) on piano.

WHY? ‘Real show business by a most talented voice and show girl’ Burlesque Map London Courtyard Theatre Friends

£14

Jazz at the Farm presents

RM Promotions present

Fri 25 Apr 8pm

Sun 27 Apr 7.30pm

Peter is known for his exceptional talent as a multiinstrumentalist. He has now taken a step further forward, forming his own Quintet and performing his own music. The line up for his band include Brigitte Beraha (vocals), Will Gibson (saxes, bass clarinet), Matt Ridley (bass) and Chris Nicholls (drums).

Jez Lowe has built an enviable reputation as a songwriter and performer. He has been performing around the world for over 20 years and has released over 10 albums. He performs songs old and new, inspired by his native north east of England. Support from BBC Folk Award winner Megan Henwood.

WHY? Playing a programme which includes many of the great jazz standards

WHY? ‘One of the hottest acts around’ Daily Telegraph

Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Studio £13

The Pete Billington Quintet

Jez Lowe

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Gordon Fergus Thompson (piano) Sun 27 Apr 7.30pm Chopin Schumann Debussy Faure Liszt

2 Nocturnes Op.55.

Fantasie Op.17.

Estampes.

Ballade Op. 19.

Fantasy and Fugue on the name BACH

The pianist’s award winning interpretations of French impressionist and Russian romantic piano music have been much acclaimed throughout the European press.

WHY? He has appeared in all the major halls in London and Paris and has given over two hundred broadcast recitals on BBC Radio 3 Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc)

Shifting Sands Theatre presents

The Seagull Tues 29 Apr 7.30pm

A lake. A dead bird. Four Chekhov fanatics. Eager to lose themselves in the lives of Arkadina, the famous actress, her son, and their lovers, the fanatics discover unexpected comic opportunities. Shifting Sands has a reputation for finding fresh, playful reworkings of classic texts. They play with Chekhov’s ingredients yet remain faithful to the themes of the original, resulting in potent drama.

WHY? ‘Hugely talented performers’ Total Theatre Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc)

Now booking for this Summer!

Jimmy Lee and the Edge of Chaos

Clare Teal

Sat 3 May 8pm

Kidnapped

Motor City Memories

Tues 20 May 7pm

Limehouse Lizzy

Thur 7 May 8pm

Fri 30 May 8pm

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Quick Guide

A d u lt Cla s s e s

Classes & Activities

Ch ild r e n s Cla s s e s

Regular Classes Tuesday

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Sunday

Body Control Pilates pg 35

Make Silver Jewellery pg 35

Still Life Drawing and Painting pg 36

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Yoga

Flow Yoga pg 36

Zumba pg 36

Exploring Grisaille and Glazing pg 35

Book Club (Monthly) pg 35

Acoustic Guitar pg 36

Make Silver Jewellery pg 36

Kathak Dance (4+ Years) pg 40

Youth Drama Norden Lights pg 40

Maidenhead Community Choir pg 35

Pre School Music Zoom Zoom Zoom pg 41

Acoustic Guitar pg 42

Pre School Dance Little Wrigglers pg 41

Bollywood Dance (6+ Years) pg 40

After School Arts Club (8-13 Years) pg 41

ARTistic (Arts Awards) pg 41

Pre School Create n Make pg 41

Youth Dance Norden Exposure (9+ Years) pg 40

Youth Drama Norden Lights (Junior) pg 40

Youth Drama Norden Lights pg 40

Youth Drama Norden Lights pg 40

Youth Drama Norden Lights (Academy) pg 40

Radio Drop in Sessions pg 42

One Off Classes and Workshops January

February

Acrylics in an Oil Style [pg 37] Exploring Colour: Whites and Neutrals [pg 37] Abstracting Natural Forms [pg 37]

Alexander Technique [pg 38] Mixed Media [pg 38] Lino Printing [pg 38] Chocolate Workshop [pg 38] Life Drawing [pg 38] Cupcake Workshop [pg 42] Drawing through Monoprint [pg 38]

March Gels, Pastes and Aggregates [pg 37] Photography [pg 39] Under the Sea [pg 42] Exploring Colour [pg 37] Sculpture Workshop [pg 42] Make Silver Earrings [pg 39] Life Drawing [pg 39] Make It: Your Name Bunting [pg 39]

April Make it: Jewellery 101 [pg 39] Inside / Out [pg 37] Introduction to Screenwriting [pg 39] Life Drawing [pg 39] No Limits taster workshops [pg 42]

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Regular Classes For adults Tuesdays

Body Control Pilates

Led by Gillian Burn Tues 14 Jan - 29 Apr (exc 15 and 22 Apr) 10am - 11am | £8 per class or £84 for 14 weeks Give yourself a moment to relax, unwind and stretch out your body.

Pilates will help to strengthen and tone your muscles, improve your posture, balance and flexibility and help you have a longer, leaner and stronger body. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Wednesdays

From Darkness into Light Exploring Grisaille and Glazing

Led by Jo Hall Tues 4 Mar - 1 Apr | 10am - 1pm £82 per 5 week course or £18 per class Bring the classical method of painting and covering a monochrome under-painting (grisaille) with thin glazes of transparent colour, right up to date. Initial small scale experiments with neutral greys, an earth colour or even a more vivid hue for the under-painting will be followed by creating at least two more considered works. A list of materials for participants to bring will be provided.

Maidenhead Community Choir Led by Tina Reibl Tues 14 Jan - 1 Apr (exc 18 and 25 Feb) 7.15pm - 8.15pm £60 per 10 week course

An opportunity for all those who enjoy singing a toe-tapping repertoire, from Bach to Beatles and Gershwin to Gospel. No audition or sight reading required. Suitable for all levels of experience.

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Make Silver Jewellery

Led by Janet Richardson Wed 15 Jan - 12 Feb and 26 Feb - 26 Mar 10am - 12pm £84 per 5 week course Suitable for all levels of experience.

Beginners work on a series of projects which introduce you to classic techniques in metalworking and will end with a set of jewellery. Learn skills including cutting, soldering, filing, polishing and texturing. More experienced students are shown new techniques and guided on how to move forward with their own designs and projects.

Materials cost to tutor for first 5 weeks £28 (approx).

Book Club Wed 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar and 2 April | 7pm - 9pm £4.50 per session including a glass of wine Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Books to be read this season include And The Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini, Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan and The Poisonwood Bible

by Barbara Kingsolver.

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

Spring into Still Life Drawing and Painting Led by Caroline Crawford Thur 27 Feb - 27 Mar 10am - 12.30pm £82 for 5 weeks

Look closely at a selection of fresh spring vegetables, fruit and plants to create drawings and paintings reflecting the textures, shapes and colours of spring produce. We look at how to start a drawing, composition, the difference between an H and a B pencil, reflection and tone, proportion and then how to add watercolour. A list of materials for participants to bring will be provided

Flow Yoga

Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page Sat 11 Jan - 26 Apr (exc 1 Mar and 19 Apr) 10am - 11.15am | £8 per class or £98 for 14 weeks

Yoga

Led by Julie Potter Fri 10 Jan - 14 Feb and 28 Feb - 25 April (exc 7 Mar, 11 Apr and 18 Apr) 9.30am - 10.45am £42 per 6 week course Learn breathing techniques to improve general wellbeing and aid relaxation. Practise traditional yoga postures and enjoy short guided relaxation sessions. Julie has been practising yoga since 1993 and qualified as a British Wheel teacher in 2004. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Tone, stretch, strengthen, calm and renew. Find the physical alignment of the postures and then progress to a flow of movement. Work with the breath to find the balance of effort and ease, finish with a guided relaxation. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Sundays

Zumba Make Silver Jewellery

Led by Annet Bowler Sun 5 Jan - 27 Apr (exc 20 Apr) 11am - 12pm £6 per class

Another chance to take this popular class. Course content is the same as the Wednesday class.

Party yourself into shape with the Zumba® programme. An exhilarating, effective, easy-tofollow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness-party™.

Dance to various Latin rhythms including salsa, reggeaton, merengue, cumbia, bellydance and more.

Acoustic Guitar

Led by Richard Lee Thur 9 Jan - 13 Feb (exc 6 Feb) and 27 Feb - 27 Mar 6.15pm - 7.15pm £32 per 5 week course Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. These are fun and friendly lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years experience.

Led by Janet Richardson Fri 10 Jan - 7 Feb and 28 Feb - 4 Apr (exc 7 Mar) 10am - 12pm or 12.15pm - 2.15pm £84 per 5 week course

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One off classes and workshops Fun with Acrylics

Led by Karen Carter | 10.30am - 3.30pm | £37 per class Materials to be supplied by participant, plus materials cost to tutor where indicated.

A basic knowledge of acrylics is desirable.

Acrylics in an Oil Style Fri 17 Jan Learn how to use acrylics in a thick impasto style. Mimic the qualities of oil paint, incorporating structure gel and palette knife work to add body to the picture surface.

Materials cost to tutor £1.50.

Exploring Colour: Whites and Neutrals Fri 24 Jan Acrylics often appear brash and bright - in this class, focus on mixing subtle colours and creating tonal contrast and interest in a neutral palette.

Abstracting Natural Forms Fri 31 Jan Reference the work of Cy Twombly and Georgia O’Keefe and look at the process of abstracting a natural form. A series of exercises will work towards a final painting.

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Gels, Pastes and Aggregates Fri 14 Mar There are a huge variety of additives to be used with acrylics. Spend a day experimenting with the most useful of these, adding aggregates and creating interesting effects to incorporate into your painting. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Materials cost to tutor £3.

Exploring Colour: Contrast and Harmony Fri 21 Mar Use the basic principles of the colour wheel and a series of exercises to look at creating harmony, tension, focal points and interest in your images through the colour choices you make.

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Look at the relationship between the inside and outside space in a painting. Utilise views through a window as the starting point to manipulate light and colour to produce a coherent image.

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Alexander Technique

Mixed Media - Abstract Architecture

Led by Martin Smith Sat 1 Feb 2.30pm - 5pm | £30

Led by Caroline Crawford Sat 22 Feb 11am - 4pm | £34

A body awareness workshop teaching you poise, balance and an easier way of carrying out everyday activity. It helps to relieve pain and discomfort brought on by poor posture and can help those with back and neck problems. Bring a blanket and some paperback books to rest your head on.

Look at a selection of buildings from all over the world as a starting point and make some observational studies. Working from these studies, look closely at enlarged section drawings as a starting point to finished pieces.

Then focus on colour and texture combinations, wax resist, lifting colour with bleach and printing techniques to create finished pieces. Materials cost to tutor £5.

Lino Printing

Led by Karen Carter Fri 7 Feb 10.30am - 3.30pm | £37 Learn all the basics of this simple printing process and produce a set of single and multi-colour prints in this structured but relaxed workshop. Look at creating a design from your source material, cutting the lino and printing using a variety of techniques. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Materials cost to tutor £5.

Life Drawing

Led by Benedict Romain Sat 8 Feb 10am - 1pm | £25 An intensive life drawing class that mixes traditional techniques with alternative exercises to tackle all aspects of drawing. Themes will include taking inspiration from the work of specific artists, music and synesthesia, an illustrative approach and an exploration of colour and psychedelia.

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Chocolate Workshop

Led by Karen Carter Fri 28 Feb 10.30am - 3.30pm | £37

A hands-on workshop with a local chocolatier. Learn the process of creating delicious, handmade chocolate truffles. Take home your beautifully packaged treats.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Class finish time is approximate.

Learn how to create an image using a variety of monoprinting techniques. Look primarily at drawn monoprints with an emphasis on markmaking, incorporating tissue paper and other media for a truly experimental day! Suitable for all abilities. Materials cost to tutor £3.50.

Led by Matthew Milston Sat 8 Feb 2pm - 3.30pm | £18

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Make Silver Earrings and a Pendant

Introduction to Screenwriting Led by DJ Mhlanga Sat 5 Apr 2pm - 4.30pm | £18

Led by Janet Richardson Sat 8 Mar 10am - 4pm | £48

Have you ever wanted to write a movie, but found yourself unsure about where or how to start? This workshop is designed to offer you the tools so that you may begin or strengthen the journey toward completing your first feature length script. Suitable for ages 16+ years.

Learn jewellery making techniques to make earrings and a pendant.

Learn how to cut, texture and dome sheet silver as well as soldering and filing. Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor £15.

Photography Images of Spring Led by Rod Bird of ElectricLandscape Sat 22 Mar 10am - 4pm | £40

A hands on class, learning and practising techniques to take memorable pictures with an affordable camera (a compact or DSLR). A combination of classroom tuition and assignments in and around Norden Farm. We won’t get too technical but by the end of the day you’ll be more confident with your camera and able to take better photos of scenes and people.

Life Drawing Mixed Media

Led by Benedict Romain Sat 15 Mar 10am - 4pm | £40 An intensive life drawing class that mixes traditional techniques with alternative exercises through a range of different materials, including pencil, charcoal, chalks, paints, wax resist, collage, sharpie and alcohol, and tape. All materials are provided and students are encouraged to make mistakes and experiment! Materials cost to tutor £4.

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Make It: Your Name Bunting

Led by Heather and Samantha from Live it. Love it. Make it Thur 27 Mar 7pm - 8.30pm | £20 Rummage through Heather and Samantha’s fabric stash to create your own personalised bunting using hand sewing techniques.

Depending on the name you choose you may not finish within the session, but you will be well on your way before you leave. All materials supplied.

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Life Drawing

Led by Benedict Romain Sat 26 Apr 10am - 4pm | £40 An intensive life drawing class that mixes traditional techniques with alternative exercises to tackle all aspects of drawing. Themes will include taking inspiration from dance, music and synesthesia, a focus on portraiture and an exploration of abstraction. A wide range of materials are provided.

Make it: Jewellery 101

Led by Heather and Samantha from Live it. Love it. Make it.

Thur 24 Apr 7pm - 8.30pm | £20 Always wanted to make your own jewellery or repair a beloved necklace? Join Heather and Samantha for a starter session teaching basic jewellery techniques to make a pair of earrings and a bracelet from scratch. All materials supplied.

Regular Classes

For children and young people

Kathak Dance

Led by Amrit Bhamra and Devika Shangari Saturdays (from Sat 11 Jan) Advanced 9.30am - 10.30am | £73 per term Intermediate 10.30am - 11.30am | £73 per term Beginners 11.30am - 12 noon | £37 per term A chance to experience the most exhilarating classical dance style of Northern India! Students will have the opportunity to work towards annual exams in this beautiful rhythmic dance style. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for ages 4+ years and all abilities.

For more information please contact Julietta or Rita on 01628 682555 or julietta.wilson-tromp@nordenfarm.org and rita.bryant@nordenfarm.org

Bollywood Dance

Led by Geeta Mehta Tuesdays (from Tues 14 Jan) 4.30pm - 5.30pm £67 per term or £8 per session An energetic modern Indian dance style. The classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. Each term is 10 weeks long.

Suitable for ages 6+ years and all abilities.

Norden Lights Youth Theatre Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Junior Norden Lights Year 2 – 6 | £67 per term (from Wed 15 Jan)

Norden Exposure Youth Dance Led by Becky Hinton Tuesdays (from Tues 14 Jan) 9 - 13 years | 5.45pm - 7pm | £67 per term 14+ years | 7pm - 8.45pm | £73 per term

Develop contemporary performance techniques whilst taking inspiration from other popular dance styles. Groups perform at Norden Farm as well as other festivals throughout Berkshire. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for all abilities.

Norden Lights Year 7 - 11 | £97 per term (from Thur 9 Jan, days vary) Norden Lights Academy Year 12+ | £97 per term (from Wed 15 Jan) Classes for young people to develop performance skills. Explore all elements of drama including scriptwriting, devising and directing and work towards regular performances at Norden Farm. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for all abilities.

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After School Arts Club The Arts Award is a nationally accredited qualification from Trinity College London.

Junior ARTistic

Led by Oliver LaurensonGore and DJ Mhlanga Thursdays (from Thur 9 Jan) 3.40pm - 4.40pm £30 per term Take part in arts activities including radio podcasting, animation and craft. Work towards the Explore Arts Award. Each term is 10 weeks long.

Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years and all abilities.

Led by Caroline Crawford Wednesdays 4pm - 5.15pm | £28 per 3 week course.

Suitable for ages 8 -13 years. A list of materials for participants to bring will be provided

Optical Art and Visual Illusion

Hand Art

Wed 8 Jan - 22 Jan Look at how the eye tricks the brain visually with fun illusions such as how images seem to move, scintillate and rotate when in fact they are perfectly still.

Have you ever looked closely at your finger print? Start this project by looking at the lines that make up individual finger prints and create detailed, enlarged drawings of these.

Insects and Mini Beasts

Aboriginal Art and Dot Painting

Wed 29 Jan - 12 Feb

Wed 19 Mar - 2 Apr

Look into the wonderful world of insects in great detail with real preserved insects as a visual reference.

Create a piece of art based on indigenous Australian culture without using a paintbrush – just lots of coloured dots. Materials cost to tutor £3.

Wed 26 Feb - 12 Mar

Theatre ARTistic Led by Julie Loison Thursdays (from Thur 9 Jan) 5.15pm - 6.45pm £30 per term

A chance for young people interested in theatre and performing arts to enhance their knowledge, understanding and creative skills by working towards the Bronze, Silver or Gold Arts Award. Each term is 10 weeks long.

Suitable for ages 11-19 years and all abilities.

Pre-school classes £20 for block booking of 4. £6 per session on the day. Sibling discount £1.50.

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom pre school music

Led by Juliette Tieku-Smith Wednesdays 10am - 11am Chant rhythmic rhymes, play with finger puppets, dress up, let loose on the dance floor and jam out on percussion. Suitable for ages 6 months and over.

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Little Wrigglers Led by Rachel Walsh Fridays 10am – 10.45am

A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime. Suitable for ages 2+ years.

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Create ‘n’ Make pre school arts and crafts Led by Michaela Clarke Fridays 11am - 12pm

Children discover their creativity and learn about textures, colours, numbers and shapes in this fun and interactive class. Suitable for ages 2+ years.

Acoustic Guitar

Led by Richard Lee Thur 9 Jan - 13 Feb (exc 6 Feb) and 27 Feb - 27 Mar 5pm - 6pm £32 per 5 week course Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? Fun friendly lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years experience. Learn the chords, learn the songs and get rocking! Suitable for ages 12+ years.

Radio Drop In Sessions Led by DJ Mhlanga Fridays (from Fri 10 Jan) 6pm - 8pm £2 per session

The chance to develop your own show ideas and learn the basics of interviewing, recording and editing techniques. Over the coming months Norden Farm will be establishing a brand new online radio station and we want young people to be at the heart of the development. Suitable for all levels of experiences and ages 11 - 19 years.

Cupcake Workshop Led by Sophie Turner Sat 15 Feb 1pm - 3pm £15 per person

Create fun cupcakes using creative decorating techniques. Make sugar roses, butterflies, decorative cupcake toppers and be taught how to ice your cupcakes. Design and create your own perfect cupcake that will be entered into a competition. Then take all of your work home in a presentation box.

Suitable for ages 7+ years.

Under the Sea

Led by Caroline Crawford Sat 15 Mar | 1pm - 3pm £15 per person Use different materials to create a beautiful piece based on the wonderful world of the sea.

Using reflective materials and cool palettes, texture and print to create your undersea world.

Looking at plants and sea life as visual reference, students create an individual art piece.

Sculpture Workshop

Led by Benedict Romain Sat 29 Mar | 12.30pm - 2.45pm £16 per person Create a self portrait by combining body casting with found objects and junk to create a post modern sculptural masterpiece! Learn processes including body casting with alginate, plaster and tape, and basic junk construction along with a little modern art theory.

Suitable for all ages. Families and groups welcome.

No Limits taster workshops Fri 18 - Sat 19 Apr Times vary Our annual youth arts festival provides the chance for children and families to participate in a whole range of arts activities.

Education and Community Outreach - Farm Out Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is here to support and help develop arts within the community through our Farm Out programme. We can offer a wide range of opportunities for schools, colleges, community groups, children and young people.

Our educational brochures for primary and secondary schools can be viewed at: bit.ly/farmoutprimary1314 and bit.ly/farmoutsecondarySp14 Contact Oliver Laurenson-Gore, our Education Officer, to see how we can work with you.

Email farmout@nordenfarm.org Tel / 01628 682556 Twitter @farm_out Facebook /farmout

We have been recognised as an Arts Award Good Practice Centre – one of only 18 across the UK. The Arts Award programme develops creativity, leadership and communication skills through all type of art forms. For more information, contact Oliver Laurenson-Gore.

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Gallery Opening Times Tues - Sat 3pm - 10pm Sun 10am - 10pm Entry is free

How to Catch a Star Exhibition Tues 10 Dec - Sun 12 Jan An exhibition of artwork from local children, all entries in our competition inspired by our Christmas show. Includes the winning entries for two age categories - Sophie Oldroyd (3-5 years) and Adriano Jahja (6-8 years).

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Mia Dunning: The consequences of irregular thought Tues 14 Jan - Sat 15 Feb Mia has developed a unique and arresting style in a range of media including acrylic, coloured biro and mixed media. She focuses on the juxtapositions of colour and form, which have always been consistently apparent in her work. Recently, Mia has made a conscious effort to reinvent her artwork. This has steered her towards her biro drawings as it adopts a nostalgic quality of her childhood diary doodles.

The Atelier at the Farm exhibition Mon 17 - Sun 23 Feb Over half term the Gallery will be transformed into an Atelier where young artists will come together to create artworks and installations within the magnificent double-height space. The work is open to the public on Thursday 20 February. The project is led by local artist and art educator Benedict Romain. He specialises in sculpture, creating conceptually layered works that combine classical aesthetics with contemporary objects, and has exhibited both nationally and internationally.

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Felicity Ruggles: From Dark Holes to Daffodils Tues 25 Feb - Sun 16 Mar In this solo exhibition, Felicity hopes she is sharing images about how it is to be depressed and, in contrast, how she see the beautiful world when she come out of her dark hole. She says there are actually no pictures of daffodils!

Spring Festival: Multi-Media Showcase Fri 18 - Sun 27 Apr As part of the 2014 Spring Festival, which celebrates and promotes the creativity of children and young people, the Norden Farm Young Curator’s Team curate a multi-media exhibition. The show presents work created by young people from Digi-Den, our radio podcast project, together with animation work created by primary school children and from the stop!animate project. The Festival also includes youth theatre and youth dance showcases.

Melanie Gow: Walking With Angels – Exhibition and Talk Tues 18 Mar - Sat 5 Apr Melanie walked with her sons, aged 12 and 16 years old, for 33 days over the Pyrenees and across Spain to Santiago de Compostela. This exhibition is an attempt to take your hand and walk with you a while, on a life-affirming, extraordinary experience, an unexpected journey that built them from the ground up and the inside out until they were gently changed. Melanie says that to have walked it with her sons was to walk with angels. Join Melanie on Thursday 27 March at 7.30pm for a talk about her experience.

FILM@ NORDEN FARM Enjoy the best of art-house, independent and foreign language films.

Ask for a copy of our latest film brochure

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Postal Bookings Box Office Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road Maidenhead SL6 4PF (Please do not send cash in the post.)

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Concessions

If you would like your tickets posted out in advance, £1 will be added to your total booking cost.

If paying by cheque please add £1 per booking to all cheques (made payable to Norden Farm Centre Trust Ltd) or enclose an SAE.

Unless otherwise stated, concession rates are available to fully retired senior citizens, unwaged, students and under 16s.

Alternatively, you can collect your tickets from the Box Office.

Ticket Exchange If you purchase tickets and subsequently find you are unable to attend as planned, we may be able to exchange your tickets for another event. Please let us know at least 24 hours before the performance. A charge of £1 per transaction.

Please note that the programme is correct at time of going to print and is subject to change.

Reserving tickets by telephone You can reserve tickets by telephone for all performances. They will be held for five days or until 24 hours before the performance (whichever is sooner), allowing time to arrange for payment.

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Follow the signs from the A4 to Norden Farm. We have more than 80 parking spaces, with further space available at nearby Altwood School on busy nights. Please do not park in spaces reserved for disabled customers, or on the roads surrounding the area, as this is a residential area.

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By train

By bus

Trains run regularly to Maidenhead from Reading and London Paddington; Norden Farm is a short taxi ride from the station.

Courtney Coaches operates an hourly bus service from the town centre to Wootton Way and back between 8.07am and 6.41pm (Route 5).

The Board of Trustees

Patrons

Ruth Beckinsale Iain Donaldson Susan Flinders Norma Herdson Clifford Joseph Bob Miles

Petra Ali Mr & Mrs M Ashworth Mr Baker Mr Keith Bell Mrs ME Bisset Mr & Mrs G Blacker Dr & Mrs M Bruton Mrs Rosemary Burfitt Mr Daniel Burton Mr A Collins Mr Roger Coombs Mr & Mrs J Cotterill CSQ Ltd (Thwaites) Mr & Mrs GR and SJ Eagle Mr J Eastwood Mr Grahame Fisher Mr A Fox Mrs Eleanor Griffiths Mr Peter Griffiths Adam Gurr and Kerry Baker Mr J Hayden K Hayward and NJ Fitton Frankie Holness Mr DJ Horne Mr Peter Ison Mr Martin Kempton Dr JA Langdon

Asmat Nisa Paul Rutherford John Seymour Tony Stock Margaretha Welsford

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Supporters The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation Arts Council England: Grants for the Arts The Foyle Foundation The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust The Shanly Foundation Berkshire Community Foundation The Prince Philip Trust Arts Award Access Fund Marlow Fine Art Decorative Society Maidenhead WEA Mr AS Kaye Mr & Mrs Conibear Garfield Weston Foundation Trinity College London Our Community Enterprise artswork Hitachi Europe

Diana Le Clercq Dr T Lennie JA Litchfield Frances Lynn Mr GD McGregor-Smith Mr DC Miles Griffiths Mr Derek Minter Mr Graham Moore Mr Munroe Mrs JM Osborn Mrs H Petter Mrs Victoria Plotkin Mr JC Powell AR Redgrave Miss D Rewell Mr Paul Rutherford Mr & Mrs R and DM Sambrook Mr & Mrs Ralph Sheldon Mrs G Smith Mary and Tony Stock Mr & Mrs I and C Waida Lisa Walden Dr CM Welbourn Mr Michael Weston-Davies Mr H Wale Mrs Irene Wilson

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Venue Hire

Celebrations

Norden Farm is a unique venue for your next meeting, team building event or networking day.

Our theatre and barn spaces are also unique locations for your celebrations such as christenings, anniversary dinners or family gatherings.

For enquiries and bookings, please contact the Venue Hire Team on 01628 682555 or email admin@nordenfarm.org

The Norden Farm Café Bar Book a Pre-Show Dinner at the same time as your ticket and get two courses for only £12.50 (T&Cs apply).

The Café Bar can also cater for your special occasion.

Contact our Café Bar Manager Richard Murphy on 01628 682566 or catering@nordenfarm.org

Opening Hours Tues - Sat 10am - 11pm Sun 10am - 10.30pm

Food Served Tues - Sat 11.30am - 3pm 5.30pm - 7.45pm Sun 12pm - 2.30pm