OTLEY COURTHOUSE PROGRAMME
MARCH - AUGUST 2024
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WELCOME TO OTLEY COURTHOUSE
We are delighted to present our latest Spring/Summer Programme to you! Whether it’s legends John Sergeant, Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri, or a screening of blockbuster, Oppenheimer, we hope there’s something for everyone!
BOOKING INFORMATION
You can book online, over the phone or in person. The Box Office is open 10am - 2.30pm Monday - Friday and 10am - 2 pm on Saturdays.
CONCESSION & FAMILY TICKETS Where a concessionary price is listed, these tickets are available for: Under 16s, anyone in receipt of benefits, in full time education and Senior Citizens (65+ and not in paid employment). If a family ticket price is listed, this is for any combination of four people.
ACCESSIBILITY & CARER TICKETS The Courthouse is fully wheelchair accessible, with level entry, a lift to the first floor and spacious disabled toilets. Guide dogs & assistance dogs are welcome. An induction loop is available in the Courtroom. If you have specific access requirements or need a carer to accompany you to events, please call our box office to book your tickets. One free carer ticket will be made available.
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Tickets are non-refundable, except in the case of a cancelled performance. For sold out performances it may be possible to resell your tickets. Please contact the box office and do not use third party resale sites. Use of these makes your tickets liable to be cancelled.
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Phone: 01943 467466 admin@otleycourthouse.org.uk
Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Street Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 3AN
Scan the QR Code for more information or visit our website: www.otleycourthouse.org.uk
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MOVIE MATINEES
Our £6 Thursday film screenings: Movie Matinees always start at 2pm and include free tea, coffee as well as a sweet treat from 1.30pm onwards! All films are screened with subtitles when available.
Thursday 14th March A Haunting in Venice
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Starring Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Yeoh & Jamie Dornan Directed by Kenneth Branagh
Thursday 28th March The Quiet Girl
Starring Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett & Catherine Clinch Directed by Colm Bairéad
Thursday 11th April The Miracle Club
Starring Maggie Smith, Laura Linney & Kathy Bates Directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Thursday 11th April The Miracle Club
Starring Maggie Smith, Laura Linney & Kathy Bates Directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan
There's just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes.
Thursday 25th April Oppenheimer
Starring Cillian Murphy & Emily Blunt Directed by Christopher Nolan To be screened with an interval.
Thursday 9th May Typist Artist Pirate King
Starring Monica Dolan, Kelly Macdonald & Gina McKee Directed by Carol Morley
Thursday 23rd May Scrapper
Starring Lola Campbell, Alin Uzun &Cary Crankson Directed by Charlotte Regan
Thursday 13th June The Great Escaper
Thursday 23rd May Scrapper
Starring Lola Campbell, Alin Uzun & Cary Crankson Directed by Charlotte Regan
Georgie, a dreamy 12-year-old girl, lives happily alone in her London flat, filling it with magic. Suddenly, her estranged father turns up and forces her to confront reality.
Starring Michael Caine & Glenda Jackson Directed by Oliver Parker
Thursday 11th July Mystery Film Slot
Keep a look out for which film we're screening - perhaps it'll be a new release or maybe a classic feel good movie!
Thursday 15th August Barbie
Starring Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling Directed by Greta Gerwig
Thursday 15th August Barbie
Starring Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling Directed by Greta Gerwig
Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.
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OTLEY FILM SOCIETY
Otley Film Society is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to bringing diverse cinema to Otley. www.otleyfilmsociety.org.uk
Thursday 7th March HIVE (Zgjoi)
Thursday 2nd May CLOSE
Fahrije's husband has been missing since the war in Kosovo. She sets up her own small business to provide for her kids, but as she fights against a patriarchal society that does not support her, she faces a crucial decision.
The intense friendship between two thirteen-year old boys Leo and Remi suddenly gets disrupted. Struggling to understand what has happened, Léo approaches Sophie, Rémi's mother. "Close" is a film about friendship and responsibility.
Thursday 21st March THE FIRST 2024 MYSTERY FILM!
Thursday 16th May THE SECOND 2024 MYSTERY FILM!
Once again, the Film Society have decided to add an extra mystery film this season to give us the opportunity to screen either a classic film or an exceptional new arrival on the block.
It is now traditional for OFS to leave the last screening date of the season free until after the international film awards season. Watch out for announcements nearer the date.
Directed by Blerta Basholli
Thursday 4th April WOMEN TALKING
Directed by Sarah Polley The women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their reality with their faith. Through the backstory, we see a community of women come together to figure out how they might move forward together to build a better world for themselves and their children.
Thursday 18th April OFFICIAL COMPETITION
Directed by Gastón Duprat & Mariano Cohn Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.
Directed by Lukas Dhont
Screenings are Thursdays at 7.45pm and are £5 cash only for non-members
March events
GRYPHON Saturday 10th February 8pm £23 Legendary prog-folk band Gryphon are back on the road, defying classification with their unique blend of English folk, rock, medieval, and renaissance music. Successful in the 1970s, touring with Yes, Steeleye Span, and Mahavishnu Orchestra, Gryphon made waves on BBC Radios 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the same week! Reformed in 2018, their sixth studio album, "ReInvention," garnered huge acclaim, followed by another innovative release, "Get Out Of My Father’s Car." Original members Graeme Taylor (guitars), Brian Gulland (bassoon and crumhorn) and Dave Oberlé (drums and vocals) combine with Andy Findon (woodwinds and reeds), Rob Levy (bass) and Clare Taylor (keyboards, violin and vocals) to produce the latest incarnation of Gryphon’s unrivalled stylistic mix.
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Friday 1st March 8pm £16
Saturday 2nd March 7:30pm £21
Angeline Morrison is a folk singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist whose 2022 album ‘The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience’ was voted Folk Album Of The Year in The Guardian.
Immerse yourself in the authentic ABBA experience with Sensation! This soughtafter ABBA tribute band transports you back to the golden days of ABBA through stunning harmonies, costumes, choreography, and lighthearted humor.
ANGELINE MORRISON
Angeline is a winner of the Cambridge Folk Festival’s prestigious Christian Raphael Prize, which supports emerging folk talent, and in 2022 she gave a mesmerising performance on television’s premiere music showcase, BBC2’s Later... With Jools Holland. Angeline explores traditional song with a deep reverence, love and curiosity, a handmade sonic aesthetic and a feeling for the stories of ordinary human lives. "Morrison's courage in reconstructing folk repertoire is truly revolutionary" - New Internationalist "Abundant with meaning and feeling" The Guardian
ABBA SENSATION
Widely considered one of the best ABBA tribute acts, they perform in packed theatres and festivals across Europe. Their stunning stage show features costume changes, lighting effects, and a faithful reproduction of the ABBA sound. With audience participation encouraged, you're guaranteed a great evening's entertainment suitable for all ages. Sing along, clap, or dance – Sensation brings the magic of ABBA to life!
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LUNCHTIME RECITAL: LEEDS CONSERVATOIRE STUDENTS
MARY CASSATT: PAINTING THE MODERN WOMAN
Thursday 7th March 1pm £10
Friday 8th March 7:30pm £9 Standard £8 Courthouse Friends
Following the fantastic showcases from opera singers, pianists, and percussionists in our previous programme, we're delighted to welcome some more students from Leeds Conservatoire. Feel free to grab some refreshments from our lovely café too! Tea/coffee & biscuit included in ticket price.
Screened in celebration of International Women’s Day. Mary Cassatt, an oftenoverlooked Impressionist, forged a groundbreaking career portraying women's lives. Her radical images depicted women as intellectual, curious, and engaging, challenging traditional representations in art. This film unveils her astonishing prints, pastels, and paintings, shedding light on a career marked by contradictions. Choosing to join the Parisian radicals – the Impressionists – she played a pivotal role in transforming the language of art.
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IAGO BANET Saturday 9th March 8pm £13
Iago, born in Galicia, Spain, discovered his passion for the classical guitar as a teenager. Relocating to the UK in 2014, he immersed himself in various bands, touring and recording diverse styles. Since 2018, Iago has thrived as a solo fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, earning acclaim with two studio albums. His third album, released in March 2023, pushes the acoustic guitar's boundaries, showcasing versatility across genres like gypsy jazz, blues rock, and folk. With captivating performances in the UK and Spain, Iago Banet stands as a one-man-band on the acoustic guitar, not to be missed. “A master of the guitar” Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3
★★★★ "Nothing short of phenomenal" - R'n'R Magazine
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Thursday 14th March 7:30pm £6 Free for full-time students
Friday 15th March 8pm £16
SCIENCE CAFE
At our Science Cafe, each speaker has a quarter of an hour to talk, then you, the audience take over. Whether you want to grill a speaker about generalities or pose a particular problem, the floor is yours to ask the questions. Our cafe is the place to sample new ideas as well as something from the bar! Find out more online:
THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS
Experience the best of traditional Celtic music with the Tannahill Weavers! Their dynamic performances blend fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads, and humour, revitalising traditional material for the modern world. Formed in 1968 and inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall Of Fame, they earned 2019 nominations for Folk Album and Folk Band of the Year at the annual Scots Trad Music Awards. Piper Iain MacGillivray, Scotland’s youngest Clan leader, recently joined, boasting credits in productions like "Outlander" and "Men in Kilts," performing for stars and dignitaries. The Tannahill Weavers infuse vitality into Celtic traditions, creating an unforgettable musical journey.
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CARL HUTCHINSON: TODAY YEARS OLD Saturday 16th March 7:30pm £18.50 In what has quickly become an annual tradition, Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills & ability to hold an audience is second to none. Rich in observations and exaggerated physical comedy, a night out with this Geordie is guaranteed to have you belly laughing from start to finish. “The most relatable comic ever, great vibes” “There are some topics that shouldn’t be funny, but the way they’re told and put together is just brilliant” “Just so, so funny” Age 14+
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LUNCHTIME RECITAL: LEEDS CONSERVATOIRE STUDENTS Thursday 21st March 1pm £10 Following the fantastic showcases from opera singers, pianists, and percussionists in our previous programme, we're delighted to welcome some more students from Leeds Conservatoire. Feel free to grab some refreshments from our lovely café too! Tea/coffee & biscuit included in ticket price.
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Saturday 23rd March 8pm £16 Limited Guaranteed Seating £13 Standing £17 On The Door
SHOW OF HANDS A BAND CALLED MALICE Friday 22nd March Music enthusiasts and folk fans are in for a treat as Steve Knightley and Phil Beer embark on a journey back to their roots, celebrating three decades of a unique 'hands-on' touring approach. Visiting village halls, folk clubs, and community venues, they reconnect with loyal supporters and inspire a new generation of folk musicians. Show of Hands' commitment to grassroots promoters enriched the folk scene, fostering strong artistaudience bonds. After the tour, Steve and Phil plan a well-deserved hiatus, exploring solo projects and new horizons. While marking the end of an era, it heralds exciting beginnings, showcasing their enduring legacy and dedication to their roots.
A Band Called Malice, the UK’s premier tribute to The Jam, continue to captivate venues, solidifying their status as the top choice for devoted fans. These skilled musicians authentically transport you back to 'When You're Young,' recreating the high energy, angst, and passion of The Jam. Recognised as National Tribute Awards finalists, they stand out as the sole Jam tribute with an O2 Academy tour. Beyond playing hits, they delve into B-sides and rare album tracks, ensuring a unique experience for Jam enthusiasts. Whether you're 'In the City' or 'Going Underground,' A Band Called Malice guarantees the exhilarating joy of a classic gig.
April Events
EMILY CHAPPELL’S EPIC TALES OF CYCLING ADVENTURE Sunday 24th March 7:30pm £15 Inspirational adventurer and endurance cyclist Emily Chappell shares tales from her extraordinary journeys. Despite lacking a sporty background, she transitioned from an office job to a London bike courier and eventually a global adventurer and endurance racer. In 2016, she made history cycling 4000km in 13 days, becoming the first woman to finish The Transcontinental race. Her acclaimed account, 'Where There's a Will,' earned a nomination at the 2020 Daily Telegraph Sports Books of the Year. Emily, having completed numerous long-distance cycling trips, joins us for an evening of captivating conversation with former Procycling magazine writer Duncan Steer, delving into her epic adventures and more.
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CHINA CRISIS Saturday 30th March 8pm SOLD OUT China Crisis, not your typical 80s pop band, were formed in Liverpool by Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon. Fusing influences like David Bowie and Steely Dan, they crafted a uniquely melancholic post-punk sound, earning chart success. Their wistful Top 10 hit, "Wishful Thinking," epitomises their charm. Steely Dan's Walter Becker, impressed, joined them in 1985, producing and playing on "Flaunt the Imperfection." The hits persisted with "Christian," "Black Man Ray," and "King in a Catholic Style," all securing spots in the UK Top 20. This extraordinary journey defined China Crisis, a band that transcended the 80s pop landscape.
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LUNCHTIME RECITAL: DUNELM DUO Thursday 4th April 1pm £10 The Dunelm Duo is Robert Rainford (piano, organ and keyboards) and Lynne Williams (flute, oboe and saxophone). Together, Lynne and Rob established the publishing company Forton Music in 2008, initially specialising in music for wind instruments, but now including music for strings and solo piano. They are both published composers, with their compositions and publications appearing on several exam syllabi. As the Dunelm Duo, Lynne and Rob have been performing together since their university days, with concerts, weddings, celebrations events and recording sessions under their belts. This recital will focus on saxophone and piano music. Tea/coffee & biscuit included in ticket price.
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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Friday 5th April 7pm £15 Standard £13 Courthouse Friends Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play. 1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel. Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and designed by Es Devlin (The Crucible), the Evening Standard awardwinning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.
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Saturday 6th April 7:30pm Adult: £16 Family ticket: £40
Sunday 7th April 11am & 2pm Adult: £12 Child: £10 Family ticket: £34
JENNIE LEE
Hugely acclaimed Yorkshire company Mikron Theatre present the extraordinary life of the radical MP you’ve never heard of. In 1929, Jennie Lee left her coal-mining family in Scotland to become Westminster’s youngest MP – so young that, as a woman, she couldn’t even vote for herself. Tenacious, bold and rebellious, Jennie cut her own path through history, believing that every person deserved their share of the fruits of the earth – for wages, health, and housing, and for art and education too. Her role in the foundation of the Open University and the expansion of the Arts Council aided Jennie’s fight for bread and roses, and in doing so, changed the twentieth century. Oh yes, and founder of the NHS Nye Bevan was her husband. But Jennie is no footnote in someone else’s past. Tell her story and say her name – this is the one, the only, Jennie Lee.
CLAYTIME
The acclaimed Indefinite Articles proudly presents "Claytime," a unique play designed for 3 to 6 year olds.
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In this interactive theatrical experience, the audience actively engages with clay, shaping a world where the earth's natural materials fuse with children's imaginations. Explore a realm of fabulous forms, incredible animals, and morphing monsters, with each Claytime performance crafting its own distinctive world, characters, and stories directly inspired by the young audience. This award-winning production is a testament to truly engaging and interactive theatre, providing an immersive experience tailored specifically for the very young. "an out-of-the-ordinary theatrical experience" - Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
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Thursday 11th April 8pm £19
Friday 12th April 7:30pm £25
Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell, renowned for spearheading the resurgence of authentic Irish folk music, is considered one of the most important voices to emerge from Ireland.
The critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning show ‘Sinatra: RAW’ stars actor and singer Richard Shelton, accompanied on piano. Wolverhampton-born, and fondly remembered from TV’s ‘Emmerdale’, Shelton is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s best interpreters of Frank Sinatra’s music. ‘Sinatra: RAW’ brings to life the man who defined an era, and whose musical legacy will never die.
DAOIRÍ FARRELL
A product of Dublin’s famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, Daoirí can boast numerous honours from a double BBC Radio 2 Folk Award win for his 2016 breakthrough ‘True Born Irishman’ to ALSR Celtic Music accolades and a spot in the higher echelons of the Official UK Folk Chart for his latest album ‘The Wedding Above In Glencree’. "He has the best Irish traditional voice currently around; if there’s better, I’ve yet to hear it." - Folk Radio UK “The finest Irish male folk singer-storyteller this side of Christy Moore and Paul Brady” - The Weekend Australian
SINATRA: RAW
Palm Springs, 1971 - Frank Sinatra prepares for his last pre-retirement intimate show. But his blue eyes are red rimmed with memories and regret. He drinks ‘One For My Baby’ too many when things take an unexpected twist. This is the 2am Sinatra you dream of meeting dangerous, unpredictable, brilliant! "Shelton sizzles as Sinatra." Hollywood Fringe 2023 “His voice wraps you up. It helps that the Sinatra songbook contains pure gold.” The Times
Everyone can contribute to tackling the climate crisis and making the world a greener, safer and fairer place! Organisations and groups with stalls at Otley Green Fair can give information and advice, as well as helping you to make decisions about how you can become more active and involved in aid of the wellbeing of the planet.
There will also be stalls featuring local crafts and a raffle with some great prizes. There will be a variety of workshops for adults and children. Rainbow Morris will be dancing in the courtyard before and after lunch and invite you to join them. The café will be open serving our special Green Fair menu of vegetarian and vegan food as well as Fair Trade drinks and snacks! Further details on the Courthouse website nearer the time.
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MARK BARROW: BENEATH BRITISH WATERS Saturday 13th April 7:30pm £8 Beneath the surface of Yorkshire's rivers, lies a hidden world teeming with life. This is a story of the unsung heroes of the aquatic realm, the freshwater fish, and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Beneath the surface, a thriving world exists - a world of scale, gill, and fin. Our rivers are home to a remarkable diversity of freshwater species. These species are more than just curiosities; they play an integral role in the health of our rivers. Freshwater species help maintain the delicate balance of aquatic ecosystems. Join filmmaker Mark Barrow for an evening underwater, on an amazing journey never seen before as we venture beneath the surface of some of Yorkshire's most iconic rivers and also see 2024's documentary trailer "River Wharfe - A Living Artery".
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OTLEY PLAYERS PRESENT: HI-DE-HI Saturday 20th April & Sunday 21st April 20th April: 2pm & 7pm 21st April: 2pm £10 Standard £7 Concession It's the start of a new season and founder Joe Maplin announces that he is setting up a camp in the Bahamas and needs female Yellowcoats to go and work there. The annual 'Miss Yellowcoat' competition will decide who. Imagine the rivalry! Camp cleaner Peggy, meanwhile, is thrilled at the prospect of a vacancy for a new Yellowcoat and convinces Entertainment Manager Jeffrey that she is the ideal candidate for the job. Come and join Otley Players in this delightfully funny adaptation of the much loved series. Hi-de-Hi campers!
screening + q&a WINTER 282
Thursday 25th April 7:30pm £12 £10 Courthouse Friends The Munros is the name given to the highest mountains in Scotland; 282 in total. In winter, they are transformed by snow and ice into a vast mountaineering and climbing arena. To climb them all in a single winter is almost unheard of, yet Kevin Woods set out to attempt just this. 'Winter 282' explores the beauty and brutality of the highest Scottish mountains, the legacies of those who have come before, and the relentless drive in pursuit of a dream. Featuring live Q&A with Kevin Woods!
AOIFE SCOTT Friday 26th April 8pm £13 Born into the legendary Black Family of Dublin, singer songwriter Aoife Scott is steadily rising to the top of the Irish traditional music. Fragile and ethereal one minute and strong and vibrant the next, her dynamic and profound vocals explore the emotional depths of her lyrics. Her second album, ‘HomeBird’, was produced by 14 time Grammy winner Ron Block (Alison Krauss & Union Station). Recorded in Nashville and Dublin, it is an impressive collaboration featuring the best of Irish folk musicians and Grammy winning bluegrass musicians Sierra Hull and Stuart Duncan. Aoife’s single ‘All Along the Wild Atlantic Way’ won Song of the Year at the Irish Folk Music Awards, while in America she was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the Live Ireland Awards.
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Saturday 27th April 10am-4pm £7 In Advance £9 On The Door At Otley Parish Church
Saturday 27th April 7:30pm £19.50
OTLEY COFFEE FESTIVAL 2024 THE WORLD IN YOUR CUP
Otley Coffee Festival is back with our favourite Yorkshire Roasters, other beverage stalls and an even wider selection of brilliant creatives selling their amazing prints and creations. Great coffee chat and tasting will be provided by Casa Espresso, Coffee Care, Darkwoods, Grumpy Mule, Harmony, North Star, Rounton and York Emporium.
LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD
“The most feel-good show in town”( Daily Mail) has spread nostalgia and laughs throughout the UK and has the seal of approval from Victoria's own colleagues and schoolchums.
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Featuring the star of BBC1's 'All Together Now', Paulus The Cabaret Geek with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano, it’s an evening of pure joy filled with Victoria's bestloved songs. This show is for fans of Victoria and for those yet to discover her, to come together and relish her breathtaking wizardry with words. So, pair your stilettos with your oven glove, zip-up your cocktail slacks and get booking!
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JOHN VERITY: THIS ROCK N ROLL WON’T LAST YOU KNOW Sunday 28th April 7:30pm £13 A career spanning evening of songs, stories and chat along with the chance to ask questions - from former Argent frontman John Verity, as he celebrates the release of his autobiography. John’s one-man shows offer an intimate look into his life, and his almost 60 years in the music business, including his time with Dave Berry, Argent, and Phoenix, plus the many recording sessions with artists such as Ringo Starr, Russ Ballard, Saxon, Motorhead, The Searchers, Zombies, Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and even Diana Dors! Support comes from superb guitarist and regular Gordon Giltrap collaborator, Carrie Martin.
Celebrate The Courthouse's 20th anniversary with a weekend of exciting events for volunteers, friends, users, tenants, customers, and wellwishers. Kicking off on May 3rd at 7:30pm with our (loosely) themed Courthouse quiz and optional Fish and Chips from the Maypole or vegetarian option. Tickets are £12 (including food) or £6 for the quiz only. Partnering with the Umbrella Foundation, we will have an umbrella instillation, celebrating inclusivity and neurodivergence. You will also have the chance to sponsor your own umbrella. Don't miss this memorable weekend!
LUNCHTIME RECITAL: THE CHAMÄLEON FLUTE ENSEMBLE Thursday 2nd May 1pm £10 Leeds’ Chamäleon Flute Ensemble was founded in 2015 by Musical Director Laura Barker-Bey. The group’s members are a mix of music graduates, amateurs and some professionals who all have a love of flute music in common. They play a varied repertoire including classical, jazz, world and pop music, performing not only on concert flutes but also piccolos, alto and bass flutes. During the pandemic the ensemble kept the community around them entertained with lots of video compilations – including a full advent calendar! Expect a diverse, fun filled programme for all to enjoy! Tea/coffee & biscuit included in ticket price.
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KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN Saturday 4th May 8pm £19 Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, bound by an unseen alchemy, weave their professional and personal ties into a remarkable act of imaginative songwriting and musicianship. The Dartmoor-based duo, twice honoured with the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards' 'Best Duo' title, offers consistently assured, distinctive performances. Their intimacy on stage, coupled with a passion for storytelling, earned them a reputation as 'songwriters par excellence,' covering diverse themes like mermaids, Norwegian legends, and a lonely whale. With a musical journey featuring collaborations with notable artists, they stand as pillars of modern British folk.
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EXHIBITION ON SCREEN PISARRO: FATHER OF IMPRESSIONISM Friday 10th May 7:30pm £9 Standard £8 Courthouse Friends Born in the West Indies, Pissarro found his passion in paint as a young man in Paris and, by the age of 43, had corralled a group of enthusiastic artists into a new collective. Their first show was scorned by the critics but the group had acquired a new name: the Impressionists. For the next 40 years Pissarro was the driving force behind what has today become the world’s favourite artistic movement. It was a dramatic path that Pissarro followed and, throughout it all, he wrote extensively to his family. It is through these intimate and revealing letters that this gripping film reveals Pissarro’s life and work.
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JON PALMER ACOUSTIC BAND Saturday 11th May 8pm £10 Hailing from West Yorkshire, this energetic 6piece band blends folk, roots, and rock & roll, drawing comparisons to The Pogues, The Oyster Band, The Waterboys, The Saw Doctors, and Bruce Springsteen's Seeger Sessions Band. Jon Palmer's original compositions, rooted in tradition, offer sharp commentary on today's world. Praised by Mike Harding for his songwriting, Palmer delivers melodies and choruses described as contemporary, vibrant, and insightful by Maverick Magazine and Fatea. With endorsements from Tykes Stirrings, Folk Roundabout, RnR Magazine, and Folking.com, they are celebrated as a modern force in folk, justifying comparisons to revered acts like Lindisfarne and The Pogues.
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ELIZA CARTHY Friday 17th May 8pm £19 Eliza Carthy MBE, a luminary in the English folk revival, epitomises dynamism and vitality.
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Raised by folk legends Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, she gained early recognition from John Peel, Andy Kershaw, and Billy Bragg.
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS.
Embraced by traditionalists and iconoclasts, Eliza effortlessly transcends genre boundaries. Whether solo or leading a big band, her voice, fiddle-playing, and performances have influenced a generation.
Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill.
Twice Mercury Prizenominated, she collaborates globally with artists like Paul Weller and Jarvis Cocker, defining herself as a modern English musician.
Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be recorded at the National Theatre.
Over a thirty-year career, Eliza Carthy remains one of her generation's most impressive and influential performers. ‘Unarguably the queen of English Folk’ The Observer
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Kit's captivating presence, marked by sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar, has enraptured audiences nationwide.
Renowned for their captivating live performances, Irish folk quartet The Jeremiahs blend newly composed songs and tunes with a curated selection of classic folk pieces.
KIT HOLMES
Renowned for extensive touring with guitar maestro John Etheridge, her music, hailed by The Observer as "Macy Gray meets Nick Drake," gained recognition on BBC shows by Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw. Recent highlights include performances at Paul McCartney's LIPA, the Anne Frank Awards, and the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. Kit's third album, "Driving into the Blue," featuring double bass legend Danny Thompson, received critical acclaim. Experience her enthralling live performance, a fusion of "blues-driven roots with a soul sensibility.”
THE JEREMIAHS
Led by County Dublin's vocalist Joe Gibney, the lineup includes New Yorkborn Matt Mancuso on fiddle and vocals, Conor Crimmins on flute from County Clare, and Dublinborn James Ryan on guitar. The band has won Best Vocal & Instrumental Album at the Live Ireland Awards, the Christy Moore Songwriter Showcase and Ballyshannon Folk Festival Showcase, while Joe Gibney was named Male Vocalist Of the Year by Chicago Irish American News. “Great songs, poignant, emotional vocals, masterful guitar and fiddle/flute conversations that work like fine embroidery – no wonder critics love them. You will too!” Larry Groce, NPR
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INTO THE MELTING POT Saturday 25th May 7:30pm £19 Spain, 1492. At twilight on her final night in Seville, a Jewish woman, played by Suzanne Ahmet (Casualty, Emmerdale), lights the lamps. She is being forced to leave Spain and set sail for an uncertain future. She tunes into voices of a community of Jewish, Christian and Muslim women from across the Spanish peninsula. Women’s stories of integration, love, racial intolerance and their rich cultural heritage are played out to a soundtrack of plaintive Sephardic songs and lively medieval music. Music and theatre collide in this fully staged show with stunning lighting from The Telling, award-winning writer Clare Norburn and BAFTAnominated director Nicholas Renton (Mrs Gaskell’s Wives and Daughters, Lewis, Musketeers). Be transported back to 15th century Seville!
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KEITH JAMES: SOLID AIR - THE MUSIC OF NICK DRAKE AND JOHN MARTYN
Sunday 26th May 7:30pm £18 The early 70s were possibly the richest and most profoundly beautiful time for acoustic music and the art of the ‘Singer-Songwriter’. Here are the two unique, haunting and imaginative musicians that truly touched our souls. This concert is not only a devotional representation but a ‘hands on’ performance of emotional connection. A natural, effortless musician, Keith brings you this immaculately crafted concert alternating between five differently tuned guitars to bring you an evening of these timeless, cherished songs; words that shed all the tears of time within their fragile lines. “Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear” The Independent
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KATHRYN WILLIAMS & WITHERED HAND Thursday 30th May 8pm £17 Kathryn Williams is a Mercury Music prize nominated English singer songwriter who has released 16 albums. She had collaborated with poet Dame Carol Ann Duffy, author Laura Barnett and written songs with Paul Weller, Neill Maccoll and Michele and Romeo Stodart, to name just a few. Dan Willson is Scotland's acclaimed singer songwriter Withered Hand. He has released three albums and a number of EPs over the last 15 years and has toured internationally, amassing a devoted following while staying close to his DIY roots in the underground music scene. Kathryn and Dan met in 2019 at an Edinburgh Book Festival. They soon began writing together, and this spring release their first collaborative album of beautifully wistful indie-folk.
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RICKY COOL & THE IN CROWD: IN WITH THE IN CROWD Saturday 1st June 8pm £16 Celebrating styles that have become synonymous with the very best in popular music, Ricky and his In Crowd play rhythm and blues, soul, ska and bluebeat, as well as Afro Cuban rhythms, delivered in the band’s own inimitable style. Classics by the likes of Ray Charles, Ken Boothe, Booker T and the MG’s, Toots and the Maytals are mixed with original numbers to create a toe tapping musical experience. Ricky has toured with Billy Connolly, shared the stage with George Harrison and played shows with Robert Plant, The Kinks and Dire Straits while the band have worked with Ruby Turner, The Beat, Gregory Isaacs and Fine Young Cannibals.
LUNCHTIME RECITAL: RICHARD HASLAM Thursday 6th June 1pm £10
Richard Haslam, a Derbyshire-born classical guitarist based in Manchester, earned a BA (Hons) in music from the University of Hull in 2013. He completed a postgraduate degree in music performance at the Royal Northern College of Music in 2017 under Australian guitarist Craig Ogden. Last year, Richard played Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with Derby Concert Orchestra. His role at Trafford Music Service includes individual and group lessons, leading ensembles, and delivering wider opportunities programmes in primary schools. Tea/coffee & biscuit included in ticket price.
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ALL THOSE ON BOARD Friday 7th June 7:30pm £11
When Kate, Lucy and Alice visit Bingham-by-the-Sea to wind up their late aunt’s affairs, they fall in with the local ‘Save The Lido’ group, of which their aunt was a key member. Before long, they are fully fledged members, intent on saving and reopening the town’s 1930s art deco lido. With a deadline for demolition fast approaching, the group are determined to come up with the funding required, no matter what lengths they have to go to. With 15 original songs, live music, leg kicking choreography and a plethora of colourful swimming hats, this new lido themed musical is a must see for fans of upbeat musical theatre, not to mention lovers of outdoor swimming in whatever form.
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KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI Saturday 8th June 7.30pm £24
For over 25 years, Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri have enchanted audiences with their acoustic live show, showcasing their exceptional talents in an intimate setting. Kiki has recently celebrated her 55th year in the music industry, cementing her status as one of the UK’s finest and most revered vocalists. The duo continues to evolve with Carmelo, her favourite guitarist, co-writing and producing their songs. Their latest album, 'The Long Ride Home', is a critically acclaimed collection of emotional and haunting tracks. Join Kiki and Carmelo for an acoustic journey featuring new album highlights, unique covers, and Kiki's own hits like 'Amoureuse', 'I Got The Music In Me' and the chart topping smash 'Don’t Go Breaking My Heart'.
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THE NOT SO BIG BAD WOLF Sunday 9th June 2pm £11 Adult £9 Child £30 Family "Welcome back Listeners Little Red Riding Hood here! Stay tuned as I go undercover to reveal the truth behind fairytales' most infamous villain - The Big Bad Wolf" Meet Little Red; adventurer, heroine and worldrenowned "True Grimm" podcaster. She's on a mission to debunk the myths around her so-called nemesis, with the help of a few storybook favourites, her red invisibility cloak, and a basket full of music, mayhem and magic tricks! But the truth is no Fairytale… Behold as your favourite tales are re-spun and woven together in an epic new adventure from Wrongsemble. The Not So Big Bad Wolf is performed by two actor musicians, featuring original live music and puppetry! Age 4+
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AN AUDIENCE WITH JOHN SERGEANT Sunday 9th June 7:30pm £23 John Sergeant, the former Chief Political Correspondent for the BBC and ITN Political Editor, is widely regarded as one of Britain's most esteemed broadcasters and authors. His award-winning career has been as lengthy as it has been successful, and seen him interview big political hitters like Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher, John Major, and Tony Blair. In recent years John has returned to his first love of light entertainment, appearing on The One Show, Have I Got News For You, QI, Room 101, and the News Quiz, and of course Strictly, where John’s two left feet approach to the arts of the ballroom endeared him to the nation week after week.
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THE SANDY DENNY PROJECT Friday 14th June 8pm £23 Fotheringay MkII members Sally Barker and guitarist PJ Wright, along with multiinstrumentalist Marion Fleetwood, Gemma Shirley, and the rhythm section of bassist Mat Davies and drummer Mark Stevens from folk-rock legends Little Johnny England, unite to form The Sandy Denny Project. Instead of mimicking records, they approach Sandy Denny's remarkable writing with interpretative brilliance. The six musicians, each with an impressive folk-rock pedigree, have been celebrated since the band's 2019 inception, hailed as outstanding performers of Denny's works. Their infectious joy takes audiences on an emotional musical journey through Sandy Denny's cherished songs, leaving them dazzled.
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KILLER RHAPSODY: A NIGHT OF QUEEN
LUNCHTIME RECITAL: MARIE FRANCES BROWN
Saturday 15th June 8pm £19 Standing £21 Limited guaranteed seating
Thursday 20th June 1pm £10
For over a decade, Killer Rhapsody has astounded audiences with the most captivating tribute to Freddie Mercury and Queen. Featuring incredible harmonies and expansive orchestration, this is no ordinary Queen tribute – it's an experience! A night of Queen, renowned as one of the world's most authentic tribute bands, mesmerises audiences from the UK to Europe to India. Publicly endorsed by Dr. Brian May's Guitars, the dynamic stage show by Killer Rhapsody guarantees to blow your mind! With years of live music expertise, they deliver the genuine Queen and Freddie Mercury experience. Prepare for an unforgettable time!
Marie Frances Brown graduated from Leeds Conservatoire with a Masters degree, specialising in creative performance. Marie’s musical interests are incredibly varied including music from the baroque era, right up to the present day. Marie gives performances as both a soloist and as part of ensembles across the region on flute, low flutes and piccolo. Tea/coffee & biscuit included in ticket price.
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SCIENCE CAFE Thursday 20th June 7.30pm £6 Free for full-time students At our Science Cafe, each speaker has a quarter of an hour to talk, then you, the audience take over. Whether you want to grill a speaker about generalities or pose a particular problem, the floor is yours to ask the questions. Our cafe is the place to sample new ideas as well as something from the bar! Find out more online:
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PATRICK MONAHAN: EXCUSIVELY Saturday 22nd June 7:30pm £15 High energy comedy meets hilarious material. Patrick works the room, makes an effortless connection and becomes everybody’s favourite comedian! As seen on TV appearances, solo stand-up tours, festivals, corporate work and headline circuit sets in UK, Ireland, Australia, Oman, Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain, Spain, Italy and Costa Rica.
★★★★“I defy anyone not to leave with a smile on their face” One4review (Edinburgh2023)
★★★★★“Hilarious
without being outrageous” Three weeks
★★★★★“You grin from ear to ear” One4review
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OTLEY WALKING FESTIVAL: BILL BIRKETT’S LAKE DISTRICT Thursday 27th June 7:30pm £7 Embark on a captivating journey through the most exhilarating paths on the finest British mountains with Bill Birkett, renowned guidebook author. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of his book, "Great British Ridge Walks," as he shares insights into the challenges and joys of mountain walking alongside Mick Bradley, an avid walker who has conquered all 50 routes in the book! With over 30 outdoor books to his name, Bill's new edition of "Complete Lakeland Fells" is set for release in 2024. A distinguished member of various writing guilds, Bill is also part of The Birkett Dynasty, spanning four generations dedicated to the crags, climbing, walking, and life in the Lakeland Fells.
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GRAFFITI CLASSICS Friday 28th June 7:30pm £19.50 Graffiti Classics, with 16 strings, 8 dancing feet, and 4 voices, aims to make classical music hilariously entertaining for all. Breaking elitist boundaries, this unconventional string quartet presents a unique allsinging, all-dancing musical comedy show, merging classical, gypsy-folk, opera, stand-up comedy, and dance. From Beethoven to bluegrass, baroque to pop, Mozart to Offenbach, and Strauss to Saturday Night Fever, their performance offers something for everyone. With cheeky audience interaction, Graffiti Classics ensures an uplifting and virtuosic experience, leaving audiences of all ages laughing, clapping, and singing along.
July Events
THE SEARCHERS & HOLLIES EXPERIENCE Saturday 29th June 7:30pm £24 The FOD Band bring to the stage the magical hits of two of the biggest acts of the 60s and 70s, featuring over 30 songs from The Searchers and Hollies’ incredible back catalogues. This tribute show is packed with hits including Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar & Spice, Needles & Pins, He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother, Air That I Breathe, Just One Look and many more. The FOD Band backed Tony Jackson, the original lead singer of The Searchers, on his Tony Jackson sings The Searchers Shows and have appeared with original Hollies bass guitarist Eric Haydock’s Hollies. Let the haunting melodies transport you to the most influential, high-energy decades in pop history.
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SOSPIRI WIND QUINTET: THE BRONTES - A MUSICAL PORTRAIT Sunday 21st July 3pm £14 Standard £12 Concession The fabulous Sospiri Wind Quintet have joined forces with Philip Henderson, composer of the West End musical The Far Pavilions and the Henderson/ Macari fantasy opera Giacomo’s Muse which had its world premiere in the U.S.A in June 2023. Also joining forces with Sospiri and Philip is Chilean opera soprano Valentina Diaz. Valentina has captivated audiences on major international stages with her remarkable talent. Together they present the premiere of ‘The Brontes–a Musical Portrait.’ Atmospheric and beautiful, this musical portrait pays homage to the genius of Anne, Charlotte and Emily Bronte and to their brother Branwell in music and settings of their poetry in song.
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MOVING LANDSCAPES 29th July - 2nd August £295 or earlybird: £250 (before 30/05/2024) Through the week we will explore Skinner Releasing Technique and Dance Improvisation in the studio and outside, finding improved alignment, ease, articulation, and freedom of movement. Poetic imagery, hands on partner work and movement explorations will encourage the releasing of old habits, allowing new possibilities to occur. These ideas will be taken into three contrasting environments: the secluded forest of Timble, the vast, rocky landscape of Brimham Rocks and Otley Chevin with its dramatic views. Inside and outside are integrated, allowing new perception and creativity to emerge. “An opportunity to let go, reconnect with the body, mind, and natural earth all whilst dancing and sharing oneself with wonderful artists, dancers and lovely, positive open-minded people” Previous Participant
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REGULAR CLASSES CLASSES INCLUDE:
SINGING FOR THE BRAIN CHOIR DANCE TAI CHI CHILDREN'S MUSIC SESSIONS CREATIVE WRITING PILATES BRASS BAND EXERCISE MINDFULNESS CROCHET ADULT ART CLASSES AND MORE ...
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Kickstart your creativity at The Courthouse! We are proud to be hosting a range of wonderful workshops every other month in our welcoming community room. All workshops are led by skilled local artisans, with years of experience in delivering high quality teaching sessions. From wreath making to felting, mosaics to embroidery we have opportunities to suit all.
The next wonderful workshop weeks will be on... Monday 26th February, 10am-1pm: Scrabble Box Frame Design, £30 Tuesday 27th February, 10am-1pm: Needlepoint Workshop, £20 Wednesday 28th February, 10am-1pm: Wet Felted, No Sew Purse Making, £20 22nd – 24th April – Workshops TBC 24th - 26th June – Workshops TBC Look out for further details of the workshops on our website and social media. If you are interested in running your class at Otley Courthouse, please email: roomhire@otleycourthouse.org.uk
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COURTHOUSE COURTHOUSE EXHIBITIONS
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DESIGNER CRAFT FAIRS
We have an inspirational team of dedicated volunteers who are involved in a full range of activities at the Courthouse. As well as supporting the Courthouse and local community, it's a space for having fun and making new friends
Designer Craft Fairs are on the last Sunday of the month, running from 10am-1pm.
We aim to host an exhibition by local artists and art clubs every month.
Whether it's handmade jewellery, stationery, gifts, artwork or something different, you can always find a locally-crafted curio at our craft fairs.
This spring, come and enjoy exhibitions by: A-level students at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Christine Midgley and Otley Artisan Collectors amongst others.
The café is always open too, so you can grab tea, coffee or a piece of cake!
Our exhibitions are organised by a group of volunteers. If you are interested in having an exhibition at Otley Courthouse, please get in touch.
Full training and support is given to ALL of our volunteers, so contact our Volunteer Coordinator if it's something you'd like to be a part of:
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If you are interested in becoming a stall holder, please email!
EXHIBITIONS
BECOME A VOLUNTEER: volunteer@otleycourthouse.org.uk
BECOME A STALL HOLDER: craftfairsatolteycourthouse@gmail.com
HOST AN EXHIBITION: exhibitions@otleycourthouse.org.uk
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