welcome with thrillers and murder mysteries being very much in vogue. This season we proudly present Talking Scarlet’s all-star production of Strictly Murder (though I am told not to expect to see Tess and Claudia).
South Hill Park Arts Centre is committed to developing exciting emerging talent, and we are delighted to have commissioned the composer George Jennings (the Globe; HookHitch) to write a new score (based on Gaelic texts) for our production of Macbeth at the beginning of February. This is part of a programme of developing new approaches to commissioning and presenting musical theatre at SHP.
That takes us up to Easter and our spectacular production of Seussical based on the writing of Dr Zeuss – bring the whole family – young and old!
Sticking with the musical theme, our jazz nights have been going so well that we are delighted to be able to introduce a Bracknell Jazz Young Musicians series this season in the glorious Wilde Upstairs starting on Wednesday 18 January with Tom Barford. How wonderful to hear such talented young musicians at the start of their careers.
Thank you for your on-going support, and I hope you enjoy our Spring season.
Thrillers are all the rage on TV at the moment, and touring theatre companies are taking up the gauntlet,
You may well have read of the funding cuts South Hill Park is facing. It is clear that fundraising will become a major focus for our organisation as we enter 2017. Your arts centre has never needed you more. One way you can help is by contributing to the work we do for young people which you can read about below – Art Unites Us.
Best wishes Ron McAllister Chief Executive, South Hill Park
Dinner Theatre Enjoy a West End experience without the travel with our Dinner Theatre package. Arrive early and enjoy a relaxed two-course meal in our popular Atrium Restaurant before taking your seat for the show of your choice in the theatre. Prices start from £20.50 per person (includes meal and ticket). Price varies depending on the show. Look out for the knife and fork symbol next to a listing in the brochure. We recommend you take your seat in the restaurant 90 minutes before show starting time. When the performance is in the afternoon you can have the meal after the show. You can book a Dinner Theatre package at the Box Office or check out our website for the exciting new menu – www.southhillpark.org.uk/ eat-drink/dinner-theatre-menu
Art Unites Us South Hill Park Trust is a registered charity. We exist to provide art and culture to our local community through a wide range of courses and workshops for adults and young people, as well as providing two theatres, a cinema and free to attend exhibitions. Currently we are raising money to help fund our youth services (including youth group 11/19 and bursaries for theatre courses) following a cut in funding from the Local Authority. These services are aimed at supporting the vulnerable and disadvantaged young people within our local community. All of the income raised from individual giving is ring-fenced to support the charitable aims of South Hill Park Trust. To make a donation go to the home page of our website and click on the ‘Art Unites Us’. You will be redirected to the donation page. to book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk · 3