Stamford Arts Centre Live Events Brochure May-Aug 2016

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GALLERY Come for a browse in our Gallery which is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 9pm (except where marked) Free admission

FAITH AND FORM SMITH & MOORE

LINCOLNSHIRE PALETTES

An exhibition by two local Lincolnshire artists who together provide a mix of many different subjects in different mediums including oils, acrylics and pastels to please all types of taste.Subjects include wildlife, landscapes, aviation, domestic animals and many more.

An exhibition not to be missed!

TUE 17 – MON 30 MAY

RICHARD SMITH AND DAVID MOORE We met in an East London Soup Kitchen in 1966, later becoming colleagues for a number of years. Richard Smith has worked as an illustrator to a wide range of educational and political publications. He has always sketched and painted for his own interest, some of which are in this exhibition.

David Moore is a retired Methodist Minister who began carving aged 50. This quickly became a dominant feature in his life. He and Richard enjoy reworking biblical stories as a way of teasing out ideas. There is always a touch of humour and often a political edge.

MON 6 - SUN 12 JUN

GROWING EVERY DAY

STAMFORD WELLAND ACADEMY Stamford Welland Academy are proud to present an exhibition of student work. During the event we will showcase some of the photography and artwork that has been created and developed by our students over the past academic year. Many of the pieces are works that will be submitted for assessment towards GCSE Art and Design or Photography qualifications.

MON 13 – MON 20 JUN

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STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE ART CLASSES A collection of work created by participants of our regular adult art classes. Come along and take a look atheir work; the exhibition may even inspire you to join a class in September!

MON 18 JUL – SAT 6 AUG

THE PAINTER AND THE PRINTMAKER

JOHN MCGOWAN Two old Art Teaching friends show what retirement is really about! Jerome studied at Wimbledon Art School and taught for 40 years.

His main painting themes are the effects of light, reflection and transparency in still life and landscape. More info: www.jeromehunt. com. John has made prints for 50 years and specialises in screenprinting. His recent work includes: Local Signal Boxes, Northborough Buildings, Venetian Scenes, Northampton Canals and London Docklands. www.johnmcgowanprintmaker.co.uk SAT 25 JUN – TUE 12 JUL

OAKHAM ART GROUP

A BRUSH WITH NATURE

JESS FULLER For her fifth solo exhibition, established Lincolnshire artist Jess Fuller brings her unique style of painting, use of colour and view of nature to Stamford. Jess will be in the gallery from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday 20 August, all welcome.

WED 10 – WED 31 AUG

Oakham Art Group of 28 amateur artists meets on Mondays 1.30 - 3.30 in Oakham.

(Prospective members are currently added to a waiting list as the venue capacity has now been reached). Members paint or draw in all mediums from their own subjects, generally without tuition, although occasional demonstrations and ‘plein air’ outdoors sessions are arranged from time to time. The Group exhibits both within and around Oakham and at Stamford Arts Centre.

Contact liz-allison@tesco.net.

SUN 11 – WED 28 SEP

Welcome THEATRE REFURBISHMENT!

It’s many years now since our theatre seating was installed so we thought it was about time we had a refurbishment. Work will start on 13 August and we hope to have everything finished in September.

This means our film programme will be taking a short break over the summer. However, look inside for extra treats that we have planned during the summer holidays to keep you entertained.

IMPROVING OUR BOX OFFICE SYSTEM!

We’re always looking for ways to improve the service that we offer, so, we are now happy to announce that we will be changing our box office system to something new and improved in the middle of May. If you are on one of our mailing lists or you are an Artscene Member we will be contacting you closer to the time to let you know when the change-over date will be and the improvements that you can look forward

to. We’ll also be taking the opportunity to update our website to make your booking experience even better! @stamfordarts Stamford Arts Centre

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STAMFORD POTTERY MARKET

For the sixth year running, potters from the Stamford area will be displaying their work in the arts centre’s ballroom. A wide variety of work including domestic ware, sculpture, jewellery, tiles and garden sculpture will be on show. Materials and techniques, such as high-fired stoneware and porcelain, low-fired earthenware and raku will also be showcased. There will be a rolling film show of ceramic related films and tombola of the potters’ work in aid of a local charity.

SUN 1 & MON 2 MAY 11AM - 5PM FREE ENTRY

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LITERATURE AT LUNCHTIME WITH DR JANE MACKAY 1984 BY GEORGE ORWELL

George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Orwell’s terrifying vision, written in 1948, about how totalitarianism might take over our decent British lives, scared a generation. In his novel Big Brother really is watching us and Room 101 is far more than a game show. Now that we are beyond that date, how much has his vision been accurate and how near are we to being controlled in thought and deed? Come and enjoy a journey into mind control...and wonder at Orwell’s prevision! Followed by a screening of the 1984 release of 1984 (15) starring John Hurt and Richard Burton. 1hr 50 mins approx.

TUE 3 MAY Talk 12.30pm | Film 2.30pm THEATRE

ORLANDO BY VIRGINIA WOOLF

Orlando is one of Woolf’s strangest and most original works. It explores the nature of androgyny which fascinated her and which would, she hoped, free her from the terrible inhibitions of the need to be the ‘angel of the house’. Let’s explore her time-travelling as a multiple and complex self. Followed by a screening of the 1992 release of Orlando (PG) starring Tilda Swinton and Billy Zane.1 hr 33 mins approx.

TUE 7 JUN Talk 12.30pm | Film 2.30pm THEATRE

GIGI BY COLETTE

Something light for summer...and yet not so light?

One of the 20thC’s greatest French writers, Colette is exploring her own strange half-world of the ‘demi-monde’ in which she herself lived. Here a young Parisian girl is being brought up to be a welltrained mistress of a rich man. How will her own expectations be fulfilled? Followed by the 1958 release of Gigi (PG)starring Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier. 1hr 51mins approx.

TUE 5 JUL Talk 12.30pm | Film 2.30pm THEATRE

THE TIME MACHINE BY H G WELLS

Although unsuccessfully nominated 4 times for the Nobel Prize for Literature, Wells’ influence in his time cannot be underestimated. He has been called our first science fiction writer and ‘The Time Machine’ is just the first of four SF novels which came out in the 1890s. Let’s explore his wonderful visionary world and marvel that we managed to ignore his clear warnings! Followed by the 1960 release of The Time Machine (PG) starring Rod Taylor and Alan Young. 1hr 30mins approx.

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HAIGH

PROJECT 22 Project 22 present ‘Haigh’ the story of John George Haigh ‘The Acid Bath Murderer’, his rise to infamy and his eventual demise. Join us as we walk through key moments of his life to see how he was sculpted into a killer. Experience an exciting new take on theatre combining Multimedia, Promenade theatre and Art Installation, it’s a show not to be missed.

Please note that the audience will be standing and moving around throughout the whole performance.

WED 4 MAY 7PM, 8PM & 9PM £10 (£8) 16 years+

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MEDITATIONS FOR A STRESS-FREE LIFE

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Stress is not an essential part of our life. Meditation can make the difference between a joyful, balanced, creative day and a day that is stressful and draining. Anyone can benefit from meditation techniques that are easy to learn and require only a few minutes of our time each day. The speaker is Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo. Nyingpo has taught Buddhism and meditation internationally for 20 years. She demonstrates the benefits meditation can bring to our busy modern lives.

This event complements our regular classes on Thursday afternoons and Friday evenings.

FRI 6 MAY 7 - 8PM £6

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INVINCIBLE

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WRITTEN BY TORBEN BETTS. PRODUCED BY THE ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY AND THE THEATRE ROYAL BURY ST EDMUNDS. DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER HARPER. With the recession biting hard, Emily and Oliver have decided to downsize and shift their middle-class London lifestyle to a small town in the north of England. One night they open their doors and invite next door neighbours, Dawn and Alan into their home. Over the course of a disastrous evening of olives, anchovies, Karl Marx and abstract art; class and culture collide where the consequences are as tragic as they are hilarious.

From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn, Torben Betts, and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat), comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy, Invincible. Meet Torben Betts, Invincible’s Stamford born playwright and screenwriter, after Saturday’s performance.

‘Not much theatre makes me laugh out loud continually but Invincible, a spiky new comedy of culture clash and embarrassment from Torben Betts, is a rare and cherishable example.’ Evening Standard FRI 6 8PM & SAT 7 MAY 7.30PM 2hours 15mins approx inc interval £14 (£12) £10 groups/students 1 free teacher’s place for every 10 students booked

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HARMONICA WORKSHOP

WITH STEVE LOCKWOOD Harmonica master Steve continues to write and deliver all new workshops especially for Stamford Arts Centre! Whether you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, play pop, rock, blues rhythms, cool country wails, pitch blend all the way down and jam along with rockin’ solos.

Harmonicas (diatonic) in C are available on the day for £8.

SAT 7 MAY, 4 JUN, 7 JUL 1.30PM - 5PM £30 12 years+

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CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA Elgar Barber Finzi Various Mozart

Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 Adagio for Strings in B flat minor Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a Bach arrangements Clarinet Concerto in A, K 622

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DON CHISWELL’S HISTORY TALKS BLUEROOM

THE PEASANTS’ REVOLT - WED 11 MAY 7.30PM What brought about the rising in June 1381?

Why was the Revolt not restricted to the peasantry?

While the immediate cause of the revolt was the imposition of a new poll tax, what were the underlying economic, social and political causes?

Although their demands for the end of serfdom failed and the Revolt crushed, what were its long term consequences?

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME – WED 15 JUN 7.30PM Even after a century the Battle of the Somme still remains the subject of controversy. Why was it fought? Why did the British high command continue with the battle despite 60,000 casualties on the first day? Was it a case of ‘Lions led by donkeys’?

Did it serve a strategic purpose?

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DUAL THEATRE AND EUROPEAN ARTS PRESENT

BEAU BRUMMELL – AN ELEGANT MADNESS

It is the winter of 1819. The most stylish man of his day may still be more interested in cuffs, collars and creases than matters of life and death but now he lives in a madhouse in Calais with his valet, determined to relive past glories.

George Bryan Brummell, known as Beau, is convinced that once the Prince of Wales (now King George IV) hears of and sees his plight he will be restored to his former glory and position in court.

Today the Prince is coming to Calais! Written by Emmy Award winning writer Ron Hutchinson.

‘Sean Brosnan mesmerises as the Beau. A spectacle both ludicrous and touching due to Peter Craze’s adroit direction’ - Time Out ‘Full of witty aphorisms. As Beau Brummell, Sean Brosnan is haughty, cool, racked with impotent rage and convincingly mad. His coarse-grained valet, played by Richard Latham, excites more sympathy.’ - The Stage

WED 11 MAY 7.30PM £12 (£10) £8.50 students/groups

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FUN WITH PINWHEELS – SAT 14 MAY 9.30AM - 12.30PM Great fun, very easy and very adaptable. Bring some decorative card and/or paper and raid your button tin!

PHOTO MONTAGE AND MEMORY ART – SAT 11 JUN 9.30AM - 12.30PM Have you got lots of photos and old family papers tucked away in a box or stored on your computer? Bring them with you (print-outs and photocopies will work) and explore some ideas for photo-collage and montage.

The simplest of techniques can make a beautiful piece of memory art!

MAY - JUN FREE 12 years+

PEN AND WASH FOR BEGINNERS

ADULT WORKSHOP ART ROOM (UPSTAIRS)

WITH CATHERINE HEADLEY An ideal day to practise working outdoors or for taking your work on holiday: it’s quick and you don’t need to carry much with you. You will draw simple still life objects, with both water-proof and water-soluble pens and then apply water with a brush for tonal effect. Making mistakes isn’t a problem, so don’t worry if you’re a beginner at drawing. Get a line wrong, just draw another!

Collect an information sheet from the Arts Centre Box Office or from our website.

J O I N C A T H E R I N E F O R M O R E , S E E P A G E S 13 & 15 .

SUN 15 MAY 10AM - 4PM £34 MAX 10 PLACES

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MAY A DAY FOR TIBET

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Spend the day, arranged by Janet Smith, discovering Tibetan Buddhism and gaining an insight into some of the most urgent issues facing Tibet today through meditation, discussions, short films and performances. Proceeds from the day will go to the Running Water and Solar Energy Panel Projects in Tibet.

MEDITATION WITH LELUNG RINPOCHE SUN 15 MAY & 19 JUN 11AM - 12.30PM The 11th Lelung Rinpoche will continue with his series of talks and meditation at the Arts Centre. Rinpoche will introduce each session with a talk followed by a group meditation, with time for questions and discussion at the end.

Rinpoche follows the teachings of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama and other eminent lamas. This current series covers the themes of love, compassion and forgiveness for all living things and is the opening to this special Day for Tibet.

SUN 15 MAY 11AM - 5.30PM £8 per weekly session

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2PM SHORT FILM Plundering Tibet followed by a Skype link with the filmmaker, Michael Buckley POETRY READING ‘THE PLATEAU IS MY HOME’ SINGING by Ngawang Lodup and short film A Dance Pilgrimage to Tibet Then interval at 3.30PM with tea and cake 4PM FILM SCREENING Journey Into Buddhism ‘Vajra Sky Over Tibet’ (1hr 29mins approx) ‘Study of a threatened culture and people is beautifully shot inside Tibet’s most sacred sites... the peaceful principles of the faith infuse every frame.’ Variety THE DAY FINISHES AT 5.30PM APPROX £12 (£10)

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PEATBOG FAERIES

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Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries are the figurehead trailblazers of the Celtic Dance Music renaissance.

Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more, they take traditional Scottish music and bring it fresh-faced and breathless into the 21st century.

They are Peter Morrison (pipes and whistles), Ross Couper (fiddle), Tom Salter (guitar), Innes Hutton (bass, percussion), Graeme Stafford (keyboards) and Stuart Haikney (drums).

‘Imagine The Orb meeting a ceilidh band in the mind of Irvine Welsh. This is it! Billy Nasty may have mixed pipes and dance on the decks but the Peatbog Faeries can play it live and it blew the audience away.’ Edinburgh Evening News

WED 18 MAY 7.30PM £16 (£15)

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MAY FELTING WORKSHOPS

WITH EVE MARSHALL Learn to felt using a mix of wool and other fibres to create unique pieces to take home. Classes are for people of all felting abilities with most aimed at complete beginners.

Needle Felted Hedgehogs & Toadstools 21 MAY 2 - 5PM £25

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Wet Felted Flower Scarf (UPSTAIRS) 18 JUNE 2 - 5PM £25 Wet Felted Nuno Scarf on Silk 23 JULY 10AM - 4PM £45 Needle felted Owl Sculpture 20 AUGUST 2 - 5PM £25 Felted Bowl 17 SEPTEMBER 2 - 5PM £25

MAY - SEP £25 - £45

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SHAKESPEARE UNTOLD DOUBLE BILL

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BY HARPER RAY AND ADAM SIBBALD. BASED ON THE PLAYS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. Rediscover two of Shakespeare’s plays in two hours.

The stories you know from the characters you don’t. This familyfriendly double-bill comes from London’s world-renowned venue, Shakespeare’s Globe.

In Romeo Untold, the story of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet is retold through the eyes of the Capulet Ball’s party planner.

Titus Untold retells Shakespeare’s goriest tragedy, Titus Andronicus, as seen from the kitchen of Titus’s piemaker. These shows premiered to great critical and popular acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe and are now touring internationally.

‘Highly commendable performances which entertain, educate and indeed inspire enthralled audiences.’ The Stage TUE 24 MAY 7PM 2 hours approx with interval £14 (£12) £10 students/groups 6 years+

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The beguilingly timeless music of double bassist and singer Rebkah Bouche with Joe Sharp on trumpet and Nikos Ziarkas on electric guitar. A mesmerising mix of blues, folk and je ne said quoi.

‘Immersive, deeply emotive and highly original’ More info at www.bouchemusic.co.uk FRI 27 MAY 8PM £12 (£10)

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TEATRO ALLA SCALA: THE TEMPLE OF WONDERS

The story of one of the world’s most exclusive music and performing arts venues. Thanks to historical music and theatre greats such as Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini, and contemporary arts directors including Franco Zeffirelli and Patrice Chéreau, Teatro Alla Scala has upheld its position as a world-class theatre throughout the years. The film leads us through the main historical, musical, social and political events in La Scala’s 238-year history. The story is brought to life on the big screen through statements and commentary from musicians, experts and aficionados, and features photographs, musical scores, paintings and videos from centuries of archive material.

SUN 29 MAY 2PM 1 hour 30 mins approx

LEONARDO DA VINCI: THE GENIUS IN MILAN

In spring 2015 Milan paid tribute to Leonardo Da Vinci by holding an extraordinary exhibition event at the Palazzo Reale. This screening explores his work as never seen before, telling the story of the artist’s world and the treasures he left us. Pietro Marani, the curator of the 2015 exhibition, and some of the world’s leading experts on Leonardo tell a story that could open new perspectives and reveal extraordinary things about Leonardo Da Vinci the painter, sculptor, scientist, anatomist, botanist and architect.

SUN 19 JUN 2PM 1 hour 30 mins approx

ST PETER’S AND THE PAPAL BASILICAS OF ROME

See breathtaking and completely new footage of St Peter’s, St John Lateran, St Mary Major, St Paul Outside The Walls and the works of art enshrined within them to the big screen. Antonio Paolucci, director of the Vatican Museums, Paolo Portoghesi, internationally renowned architect, Claudio Strinati, celebrated art historian, and Micol Forti, director of the Vatican Museums Collection Of Contemporary Art, guide us through the story of the basilicas, their evolution over the centuries and their most famous works of art.

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MUSIC IN QUIET PLACES

Five concerts for summer evenings in South-West Lincolnshire RETORICA K’ANTU AQUILAE DUO MELROSE QUARTET THE EBOR SINGERS

St Andrew’s Church, Irnham Thurs 2 June Priory Church, Deeping St James Thurs 16 June St John the Baptist’s Church, South Witham Thurs 30 June St James’s Church, Asklackby Thurs 14 July St Peter’s Church, Claypole Thurs 28 July

Our concerts this year have a distinctive English flavour, as befits the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. K’antu takes us to the court with a selection of songs and dances, the Ebor Singers turn to the sacred music of the period and the Melrose Quartet takes a broader look at what makes English music so distinctive. We open with the violin duo Retorica and also in more classical mode, harp and flute duo Aquilae presents an attractive mixed programme of favourites.

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A BOY AND A BEAR IN A BOAT

SPARKLE ARTS. A PLAY BY STEWART MELTON. FROM THE BOOK BY DAVE SHELTON. Welcome aboard! Join the boy and a bear at sea with just a suitcase, a ukulele and a teapot to help them. Dark clouds are looming, the ocean is full of dangers, there’s only one sandwich left and it’s nearly teatime. When all seems lost can their friendship survive? Where are they heading? And will they ever get there? Adapted from the award-winning novel and featuring live music and movement, A Boy and a Bear in a Boat is a funny, thoughtful and thrilling adventure for everyone five years and older.

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A BOY AND A BEAR IN A BOAT CRAFTS Make your own bear, boy or boat in a fun craft session after the show.

TUE 31 MAY 3.30PM - 4.30PM

Accompanied 5 - 9 years+ Free for show ticket holders or £2 for other participants. CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP GALLERY

PURELY NATURAL KIDS WORKSHOP

‘Insects and flowers’ themed arts and crafts. Pop along for some creative fun painting, sticking, colouring and more using age appropriate art materials and crafty bits to create at least one masterpiece.

Purely Natural Kids art products are made from natural and organic ingredients.

Aprons provided but old clothes advised.

FRI 3 JUN 10.30am - 11.30am (Under 3s), 12pm - 1pm (3 years+), 1.30pm - 2.30pm (3 years+), 3pm - 4pm (3 years+) £6 per child

MOLLY AND THE OWL

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Molly and the Owl is a ‘jazz fairy tale’ about a young girl and her strange meeting with a saxophone playing owl. Molly visits an exciting town called Jazzville, but how will she find her way home…? The piece is performed by a live jazz band and aims to introduce the basics of jazz to a young audience in a fun and accessible way. ‘...ought to go straight onto the music curriculum... strikes an effective balance between an educational and a fun element.’ Jazzwise magazine SAT 4 JUN 2.30PM £7 (£6) £24 family of four 7 - 11 years

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One of the most hard-working bands in the Eastern Region, Pennyless has a special sound that is distinctly English, cooking-up lively, quirky and downright mystical songs from folklore, medieval history and their own musical minds. Multi-instrumental troubadours on fiddle, flute, guitar, bouzouki, whistle, mandolin and djembe, the arrangements are irresistibly fiery and melodically golden with warm harmony vocals.

In The Park is the fifth album by Pennyless with guest performer Jo Hitchin on cello.

FRI 3 JUN 8PM £8 (£6)

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RSC LIVE Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead. Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, his certainties smashed and his home a foreign land. Struggling to understand his place in a new world order he faces a stark choice. Submit, or rage against the injustice of his new reality.

WED 8 JUN 7PM LIVE 3 hours 30 mins approx with interval £14 (£12) £10 students/groups

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CELEBRATE HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY WITH OUR DOUBLE-BILL SPECIAL. ENJOY TEA AND CAKE AT THE GALLERY BAR 5.30-7PM. Theatre

THE AUDIENCE

Back for a special ENCORE screening, Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the highly-anticipated West End production of The Audience, broadcast as part of National Theatre Live.

THU 9 JUN 2.30PM ENCORE 3 hours approx with interval £14 (£12) £10 students/groups

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CLIVE CONWAY PRESENTS

KATE WILLIAMS ‘HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II AT 90’

Kate Williams, historian, author, broadcaster and royal expert and now Queen of the Quiz shows was seldom far from screens over the Christmas and New Year period, appearing in no less than 4 BBC prime time quiz shows, including carrying off the trophy as winner of Celebrity Mastermind. Kate’s bestselling books include biographies of some of history’s most influential women. Young Elizabeth, Kate’s account of Queen Elizabeth’s early life forms the basis for this fascinating and sympathetic talk about our Queen’s early life.

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After spending some time as a dominating presence in Rotherham’s thriving bohemian amateur-dramatic scene, Myra moved to the bright lights and over-priced drinks of the capital in 2008. Since then she has performed at some of the most revered Cabaret venues in London, played venues throughout the UK, starred in four very adult pantomimes, received almost sycophantic praise at the Edinburgh Fringe, appeared on BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and died on her arse in a national competition. You can’t have everything.

Alex Edelman

Winning the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2014, revealed Edelman to the international stand-up community as one of its brightest young talents. He has subsequently enjoyed nice runs and performances in London, Australia, New York, Los Angeles, and Sweden, as well as having toured with Eddie Izzard and Simon Amstell.

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OPERA COCKTAIL

OPERAUPCLOSE Classics shaken with wit, stirred with drama and served with a contemporary twist. Olivier Award winning OperaUpClose present some of opera’s best loved arias, duets and ensembles in a fun, modern setting. Performed in witty new English translations and beautifully acted in the company’s engaging, intimate style, this evening includes Musetta’s aria from La Bohème, Carmen’s sexy Habanera, and the drinking song from La Traviata. These popular tunes are performed by a quartet of some of the best opera singers in the UK and accompanied by a virtuosic pianist.

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JUNE PETERBOROUGH VOICES

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In the last year, Peterborough Voices have performed live on stage at Peterborough’s famous Broadway Theatre with musical greats including Black Dyke Band, the King’s Singers, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Band of the RAF Regiment, not to mention premiering a specially commissioned work by celebrated composer Errollyn Wallen at St John’s Smith Square in London.

This October they will compete in the prestigious Canta al Mar International Choral Competition in Barcelona. Don’t miss this opportunity to see them perform highlights from their repertoire, including choral favourites, ballads and songs from the shows.

SAT 11 JUN 7.30PM £12 (£10)

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OUTDOOR PAINTING DAYS

AT HILL TOP FARM (NEAR OAKHAM) WITH CATHERINE HEADLEY A farm at the top of a hill on the road between Oakham and Braunston offers a variety of delightful subject matter for the artist. A large garden with beautiful borders full of a variety of flowers and shrubs.

There are chickens and sheep and magnificent views of the surrounding Rutland countryside.

Please collect from Box Office Instruction Sheet for what to bring and how to get there.

TUE 14 JUN AND TUE 12 JUL 10AM - 4PM ONE DAY £30, BOTH DAYS £58 12 places max

STAMFORD JUNIOR YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS

AVENUE Q SCHOOL EDITION MUSIC AND LYRICS BY ROBERT LOPEZ AND JEFF MARX BOOK BY JEFF WHITTY Winner of the Tony ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. AVENUE Q SCHOOL EDITION is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

WED 15, FRI 17 & SAT 18 JUN 7PM

HONK JR MUSIC BY GEORGE STILES. BOOK AND LYRICS BY ANTHONY DREWE.

The new musical based on one of the world’s favourite fairy-tales, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling. Ugly is born, of course, as a Duckling but is soon becomes clear that he is no ordinary Duck.

Mocked on the farmyard, pursued by the ever-hungry Cat, Ugly finds himself lost on a nearby marsh in the middle of a duck-shoot and embarks on an odyssey through the countryside, meeting a battery of colourful characters and finding himself, and love, along the way. With a tuneful score, witty lyrics and book, Honk! confirms that Drewe and Stiles are the brightest hopes for the future of the British musical.

THUR 16 JUN 6.30PM & SAT 18 JUN 2PM EACH SHOW: £8 (£6)

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IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA

THEATRE

MISCHIEF AND MAYHEM RUN RIOT IN ROSSINI’S MOST POPULAR COMEDY Figaro, the renowned Barber of Seville, uses every trick he can muster to outwit Dr Bartolo and ensure his master wins his chosen bride. He meets his match in the would-be- bride Rosina who has schemes of her own.

Directed by Annabel Arden and conducted by Enirue Mazzola.

With the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus.

Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

TUE 21 JUN 6.30PM LIVE 3 hours 30 mins approx including interval

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DER MEISTERSINGER VON NURNBERG

GRIPPINGLY ORIGINAL, WAGNER PUTS SINGING AND SONGWRITING CENTRE STAGE IN GLYNDEBOURNE’S BIGGEST PRODUCTION EVER Hans Sachs is the most celebrated of the Mastersingers, a group of poets and musicians who have created complex rules for composing and performing their songs. Their world is turned upside down by free-thinking Walther who enters their singing competition to win his beloved Eva. But can this inspired rule-breaker win the hand of the woman he loves? With the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus. Sung in German with English subtitles.

‘A masterstroke’ - The Independent. ‘Grippingly original’ - Opera SUN 17 JUL 2PM ENCORE 5 hours 31 mins approx including two intervals

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BEATRICE ET BENEDICT

LOVE CONQUERS ALL IN BERLIOZ’S SPARKLING TAKE ON SHAKESPEARE’S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING From Elizabeth and Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, to Hermione and Ron in the Harry Potter series, the age-old premise of verbal sparring to mask true feelings of love or passion is employed to magnificent effect in Berlioz’s Béatrice et Bénédict. Conducted by Robin Ticciati and seen through the unique vision of director Laurent Pelly, Berlioz’s comic gem makes its long-awaited Glyndebourne premiere in Festival 2016.

With the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Glyndebourne Chorus. Sung in French with English subtitles. Part of the Shakespeare 400 celebrations.

TUE 9 AUG 6.30PM LIVE 3 hours approx including interval EACH SCREENING £18 (£16)

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TRISTAN GOOLEY

THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (WITH IBG) PRESENTS HOW TO READ WATER: CLUES, SIGNS AND PATTERNS FROM PUDDLES TO THE SEA Join Natural Navigator and bestselling author Tristan Gooley to discover the secrets of reading water.

Drawing on stories of his pioneering journeys, from wild swimming in England to Polynesian canoe navigation via the icy mysteries of the Arctic, Tristan explains how to spot the clues, signs and patterns in the water all around us; from a glass of water to a puddle, from ponds to oceans. A must-see for walkers, sailors, swimmers and everyone interested in the natural world.

For more information go to www.naturalnavigator.com/tristan-gooley WED 22 JUN 7.30PM

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JUDIE TZUKE

SONGS AND STORIES After the sell out success of the Songs and Stories 2015 tour, which saw Judie perform over 40 concerts around the country, she is back on the road performing these special acoustic concerts. This promises to be an intimate evening of old favourites and new songs and tales from across her life and career.

Judie Tzuke is one of the UK’s finest Singer/Songwriters and is known all over the world for her timeless song, ‘Stay With Me Till Dawn’, with many top 10 albums, including the revered classic, ‘Welcome to the Cruise’ and her exquisite live shows. Judie will be showing once again what an extraordinary artist she is!

‘Much of the audience has been in love with her since Stay With Me Till Dawn echoed around their bedrooms the first time they got their hearts broken’ - The Independent ‘The voice has lost none of its cool, plaintive appeal; it’s still an instrument of icy allure’ - The Times FRI 24 JUN 8PM

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SOFT ROCK BALLROOM

SINGING DAY WITH CHRIS ROWBURY

A DAY OF GLORIOUS SONGS, FUN AND LAUGHTER

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED — JUST A LOVE OF SINGING! Following last year’s sell-out gospel singing day, Chris has been invited back to run another day in the Ballroom. Come on an imaginary journey to learn more about our world through song and explore harmony singing from across the globe.

Expect another fantastic fun-filled day of singing with lashings of humour, oodles of fun and a form but gentle hand on the steering wheel. Learn a variety of songs from a range of traditions and cultures with warm-ups and simple songs to get you started, with more complex songs later.

Everything will be taught by ear in a fun, friendly and informal way. No experience needed!

SAT 25 JUN 10.30AM - 4.30PM £16 (£14) 16 years +

WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS

ADULT WORKSHOP ART ROOM (UP STAIRS)

WITH CATHERINE HEADLEY Starting with white objects you will be shown how to see tonal variations on objects and how to paint them in order to make them appear three-dimensional. Catherine will demonstrate each step, including how to mix the colours and how to apply. Later in the day coloured objects will be painted.

For information about what to bring and advice on what to purchase, please collect an information sheet from the Box Office or download one from our website. Please note that the cafe will be unavailable today.

SUN 26 JUN 10AM - 4PM £35 Limited places

ADULT WORKSHOP

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BALLROOM

Mozart Festival

STAMFORD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Stamford’s very own orchestra invites you to join them at their summer concert, and enjoy a glass of wine afterwards!

Soloist: Freya Goldmark Ballet Music from Idomeneo, Symphony No.39 in Eb major Overture to Don Giovanni, Violin Concerto No.3 in G major, Mozart in all his facets: tragic and comic opera, a sweet and lyrical early concerto, and one of his last great symphonies. Brilliant young local violinist Freya Goldmark joins the orchestra for the first time.

SAT 2 JUL 7.30PM

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CLASSICAL/ROOM HIRE BALLROOM

MÀNRAN

Mànran have quite literally rocketed to the top of the Scottish music scene with their powerful combination of Gaelic/English songs underpinned by driving Accordion, Fiddle, Flute and a backline of drum and bass to make any mouth water. Mànran are also the only band to host Highland and Uilleann pipes together in one line up to create a sound like no other.

‘Mànran are an exceptionally talented bunch of young guys that are taking the music world by storm with their high energy, stomping tunes and phenomenal Gaelic/English songs’ - Donald Shaw, Celtic Connections WED 6 JUL 7.30PM

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SCOTTISH FOLK Theatre

ROMEO AND JULIET

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. KENNETH BRANAGH THEATRE COMPANY. The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live cinema season continues with a new vision of Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Branagh and his creative team present a modern passionate version of the classic tragedy. A longstanding feud between Verona’s Montague and Capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict.

Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of Cinderella, Kenneth Branagh directs Richard Madden and Lily James as Romeo and Juliet and Sir Derek Jacobi as Mercutio.

THU 7 JUL 7.15PM LIVE 3 hours 30 mins approx £14 (£12) £10 students/groups

STORM IN A TEACUP

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HORSE + BAMBOO. WRITTED, DIRECTED, DESIGNED: ALISON DUDDLE AND BOB FRITH. A magical puppet show from the leading puppet theatre company Horse + Bamboo that will entertain young children and their grown-ups too. It’s not always easy making friends, especially when you live in a lighthouse surrounded by dangerous rocks, towering waves and troublemaking seagulls. An exciting opportunity for a tea party with a friend arises when the supply boat comes, but the lighthouse keeper’s nervousness turns what could have been a delight into a disaster. Is it just a storm in a teacup or can he find the courage to save the day when a storm blow in disaster looms!?

SAT 9 JUL 2.30PM 45 mins, no interval £8 (£7) £28 family of four 4 years +

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THE SHAUGHRAUN

BY DION BOUCICAULT. STAMFORD SHOESTRING THEATRE. This great 19th Century Irish play has all the fine elements of melodrama - an exotic setting on the wild Irish coast; sensational melodramatic scenes; a traditional Irish wake; a jailbreak; beautiful damsels in distress; moustachioed villains; lots of kissing; live music and dancing; and a charismatic hero whose fiddle is the soul of every fair and the life of every funeral... also a dog!

With a cast of 30, this spectacular play promises to be super summer entertainment for all the family.

An amateur performance by our resident theatre company. This production will transfer to The Minack Open-Air Theatre, Cornwall from the 1st August.

TUE 12 – SAT 16 JUL 7.45PM

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STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP

WITH CATHI PRINCE Leaded stained glass is a centuries-old craft and although the tools have been updated, the basic techniques remain the same, cutting glass, shaping lead and soldering. With close supervision Cathi will guide you through these skills. With several designs provided and a variety of coloured glass to choose from you can make your own individual leaded stained glass panel in just one day.

SAT 16 JUL 10AM - 4PM £45

ADULT WORKSHOP

ANDRE RIEU’S 2016 MAASTRICT CONCERT

Theatre

CINEMALIVE Known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu is one of the world’s most popular music artists. His legendary annual Maastricht concert is the most eagerly anticipated cinema event of the year.

Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town square in André’s Dutch hometown, the spectacular Maastricht concert features the maestro in his element, along with his world-famous 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests. André delivers an unforgettable musical experience full of humour, fun and emotion for all ages.

CinemaLive’s presentation of André Rieu’s 2016 Maastricht Concert in Cinemas features host Charlotte Hawkins, who introduces the show and conducts an interview with André Rieu the moment he steps off stage, exclusively for cinema audiences.

SAT 23 JUL 7PM 3 hours approx including interval £20 (£18)

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ROAMING ROBOTS WORKSHOP

If you like robotics or making things, or if you want to have some fun racing your own custom-made robots in our special arena, come along and join a team! John Findlay (from TV’s Robot Wars) shows you how to make your own small fighting robot out of craft materials and electronics. Definitely not one to miss!

MON 1 AUG 10.30AM - 12.30PM & 1.30PM - 3.30PM £12 per person

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP

THEATRE IN A WEEK

BALLROOM

WITH BAILEY AND BURNS Join Bailey and Burns Theatre to explore acting, dance and movement through fun and dynamic creative workshops. This week long opportunity for 8 – 16 year olds will include drama and dance sessions aimed at developing performance skills, leading towards a short performance for family and friends at the end of the week. Through games and improvisation, participants will learn to express themselves and enhance their imagination, coordination and confidence. Participants who play an instrument and would be interested in developing a little original music please let us know and bring it along on the first day!

Kei Bailey and Gil Burns have been working together since 2003, leading a variety of workshops and projects, and directing and choreographing many professional, youth and community productions. For more information visit their website on www.baileyandburnstheatre.moonfruit.com

MON 8 - THUR 11 AUG 10AM - 5PM & FRI 12 AUG 11AM - 7PM £100 FOR THE WEEK WITH FREE FAMILY TICKETS FOR THE SHOW

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FUN WITH CLAY

ART ROOM (UP STAIRS)

POTTERY SESSIONS FOR AGES 7 - 12 Make all manner of clay creatures and pots from air-drying clay to take home and paint when dry in these fun and fabulous sessions.

Please wear old clothes or bring an apron.

WED 10 AUG 10AM - 12NOON AND 1PM - 3PM £8 per child

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AUGUST WORKSHOP AND A FILM While the theatre is being refurbished, we are holding special summer Workshop and a Film days in the Arts Centre Ballroom. These are perfect for children between 7 and 12 years. Remember to bring a packed lunch!

BALLROOM

WATCH DISNEY’S CARS (PG) IN A CARDBOARD CAR

DIR: JOHN LASSETER USA 2006 1hr 36mins VOICED: PAUL NEWMAN, OWEN WILSON Come along to the Arts Centre Ballroom, have fun making a cardboard box car and then watch the film ‘Cars’. ‘Cars’ is the saga of Lightning McQueen, a hot-shot stock-car.

En route to a big race, the cocky McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.

TUE 15 AUG, CRAFTS AND FILM 10AM - 3PM £10 per person or film only £3 (film starts at 1pm)

WORKSHOP/ FILM GALLERY

PAINT A POT WITH TOOTY

POTTERY PAINTING WORKSHOPS Get creative with paint and choose from a range of pottery items-ceramic animals, bowls, mugs and coasters. Then arrange with Tooty when you’d like to pick-up your fired pottery for display at home.

Purchase your ticket and drop-in anytime throughout the session and paint for as long as you like. Additional pottery will also be available to paint on the day for an extra charge.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

FRI 19 & THU 25 AUG 10.30AM - 12.30PM £7 per child 4 years +

CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP/ROOM HIRE

WORKSHOP AND A FILM While the theatre is being refurbished, we are holding special summer Workshop and a Film days in the Arts Centre Ballroom. These are perfect for children between 7 and 12 years. Remember to bring a packed lunch!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (PG)

BALLROOM

DIR: TIM BURTON USA 2005 1hr 50mins WITH: JOHNNY DEPP, FREDDIE HIGHMORE, HELENA BONHAM CARTER Come along to the Arts Centre Ballroom and have fun making some Charlie and the Chocolate Factory themed crafts. Why not even try your hand at making some yummy fudge!?

Then, in case you still haven’t had enough chocolatey-goodness you get to watch the film for afters!

MON 22 AUG, CRAFTS AND FUDGE MAKING AND FILM 10AM - 3PM £10 per person or film only £3 (starts at 1pm)

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COMING SOON TEN STRINGS AND A GOAT SKIN

BALLROOM

Nominated for two 2014 Canadian Folk Music awards, Ten Strings And A Goat Skin is a young bilingual trad/folk/fusion trio celebrating the music of the Irish, Acadien, French and Maritime cultures. Known for a rare musicality and for integrating modern and world rhythms with traditional and original tunes. They create a fiery, contagious and unique sound that has them touring throughout Canada, the US and Europe. Having the time of their lives immersed in the music they love, hailing for the North Shore of Prince Edward Island, Jesse Périard and brothers Rowen and Caleb Gallant seemingly ignite onstage as Ten Strings And A Goat Skin.

‘..wowing audiences all over North America!’ - Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle Herald ‘A seamless, polished, barrel-drum-tight, innovative and wildly entertaining trad. music powerhouse’ - Todd MacLean, The Guardian THU 25 AUG 8PM

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FOLK BALLROOM

BALLROOM BLITZ

An evening of live music, food & vintage shopping all in aid of Cancer Research, Sue Ryder & Changing Places. Visit www.facebook.com/ballroomblitzstamford Glam Rock outfits are encouraged!

SAT 10 SEP 7PM 4 hours 30 mins approx £20

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GOOD PEOPLE

BY DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE. STAMFORD SHOESTRING THEATRE. A funny and thought-provoking drama exploring life on the wrong side of the tracks.

Sharp tongued Margie Walsh has lived in a Boston ‘neighbourhood’ all her life. She’s a single parent struggling to make ends meet and she’s about to get fired. Her old boy-friend Mikey Dillon made it out. Now he’s a doctor in Boston. Could he find her a job? She corners him… and meets his wife.

A tough and tender play about the insurmountable class divide between those who make it ‘out’ and those who don’t.

Full of heart-warming characters, humour and pathos focusing on what it really means to be ‘down on your luck’. A play for today.

An amateur performance by our resident theatre company and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. TUE 13 - SAT 17 SEP 7.45PM £10 (£8)

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Gravity Fields A SPECTACUL AR FESTIVAL INSPIRED BY SIR ISAAC NEW TON IN AND AROUND GRANTHAM DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS HUGE CELEBRATION OF SCIENCE AND ARTS!

Go to www.gravityfields.co.uk, the full programme online from 1 May! There is a full education programme for schools on sale now including Discovery packages, talks, exhibitions, plague history mornings at Woolsthorpe Manor and much, much more.

Telephone the box office at the Guildhall Arts Centre for full information or download an education pack from www.gravityfields.co.uk/education

Chantry Dance Company

‘ULYSSES UNBOUND’ & ‘THE STACKED DECK’ THU 22 SEP 7.30PM Two compelling, contrasting pieces in one evening...

Each time a hand is dealt, the players are given a different scenario to face. How they chose to play their hand will determine the final prize. Intense, raw and gripping, with the dancers radiating primal physicality, this ballet challenges us to look at how we all play the ‘game’.

THU 22 SEP 7.30PM

Ulysses Unbound The last astronaut has left a dying earth in search of a new home. In a thrilling cascade of stunning characters, costumes and imagery, he witnesses the birth of a new star and finds himself on an alien world, populated by very alien creatures!

£12 (£10) £8.50 schools

Included in the evening is a short post-show talkback with the company. Chantry Dance Tour-related workshops, suitable for schools, colleges and dance schools, are also available – please contact education@ chantrydancecompany.org for details and bookings. www.chantrydancecompany.org R

DANCE/GRAVITY FIELDS THEATRE

This extraordinary ballet combines an exciting original soundtrack with contemporary ballet danced by an exceptional international cast. Through the fascinating choreography the dancers interpret cosmic events, from the evolution of a star to the formation of a deadly black hole.

Inspired by the concept of Game Theory and the theme of equality, ‘The Stacked Deck’ is a contemporary ballet based on a combative game of cards which four players are all desperate to win.

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The Stacked Deck Life is a harsh game - sometimes it’s difficult to win with the hand you’re dealt. But is it actually about how we play the game?

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Gravity Fields BALLROOM

THE SCIENTIFIC SECRETS OF DOCTOR WHO

Simon and Marek are co-authors of ‘The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who’. Don’t miss their Illustrated talk using clips from the TV show, where they will show how Doctor Who uses science to inform its unique style of storytelling – and just how close it has often come to predicting future scientific discoveries.

Dr Marek Kukula is Public Astronomer, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Royal Museums Greenwich and he regularly appears on TV and radio. Simon Guerrier, science fiction author and dramatist has given talks at the National Portrait Gallery and at various literary festivals around the country.

FRI 23 SEP 7.30PM £8 (£6)

TALK/GRAVITY FIELDS BALLROOM

UGLY ANIMAL ROADSHOW

BALLROOM

SIMON WATTS Simon Watt is President for Life of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, a comedy show with a conservation twist! At the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, we celebrate and explore the incredible biology of the animal kingdom’s most monstrous. What adaptations make them amazing? How did such hideous creatures evolve in the first place. The show features videos, demonstrations and lots and lots of audience participation.

‘I support the ugly animal campaign. There are too many people trying to save cute animals. They get all the press, and all the attention.’ Professor Brian Cox SAT 24 SEP 2.30PM 7 years + and their families Approx 50mins £7 (£6) £20 family of four

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BUBBLES AND BALLOONS

BALLROOM

SCIENCE MADE SIMPLE

Get excited by our giant bubbles and whizzing balloons!

In this interactive and memorable show you can explore the best bits of bubbles and of balloons. From blowing them to bursting them, discover all the amazing things you can do in between!

Have your curiosity stirred and explore the properties of materials as well as have lots of fun!

SAT 24 SEP 11AM 4 years + and their families Approx 45mins £7 (£6) £20 family of four

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Stamford Shakespeare Company Tickets are now on sale for Stamford Shakespeare Company’s 2016 season of plays, now in its 40th year at Rutland Open Air Theatre, Tolethorpe Hall and in partnership with Stamford Arts Centre Box Office. With three more spectacular shows lined-up this year, a visit is a must!

RUNNING FROM TUE 7 JUNE - SAT 27 AUGUST

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS - THE TEMPEST - MACBETH

Performance Times Evening performance - 7.45pm start Matinée performance - 1.30pm start Seat Prices £13.00 (Monday//Thursday), £15.00 (Friday), £18.00 (Saturday) Wind in £10.00 (Preview Nights - 7 & 8 June, 14 & 15 June and 5 & 6 July). matine the Willows Matinée - Adult £13.00, Child £7.50 es are sold o now ut

Gala Night Saturday 6th August 7.45pm £25.00 per ticket (no concessions/season tickets)

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Book for all three plays AT THE SAME TIME and get £2.00 off each ticket. (Monday to Friday only) Season tickets are not available online, to claim this discount please call the box office 01780 763203 Why not make a meal out of it!? Enjoy a pre-performance buffet meal in the charming dining rooms of historic Tolethorpe Hall for £22.75 Ask about the Gala Night’s special menu! Ring 01572 813303 10am - 4pm Mon - Fri

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JOIN AMPLIFIED COLLECTIVE

Interested in watching, making or programming film? Or do you want to try your hand at organising a creative event?

With the support of Lincolnshire One Venues Young Peoples Programme, Amplified Collective meet every week during term time to produce their own creative events. Whether you want to gain some work experience, prepare for Uni, if you’re doing your Arts Award or DofE, or if you’re just looking for something fun and creative to do, come along and try a session! Its FREE! Over the next year the Amplified Collective will be working on a special Film project funded by the BFI Film Audience Network. LOV Film? Then come and join the Amplified Collective for a fantastic festival of film celebrating the best of British independent films. LOV Film Festival will be a two day fiesta created by, with and for young people in the autumn of 2016.

Contact Dawn Richmond-Gordon dawn.richmond-gordon@litc.org.uk for further information.

SSYT LIVE STAMFORD SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE

Stamford Senior Youth Theatre returns to entertain with an evening of live music, comedy, poetry and dance. This hugely popular annual event showcases the incredible diverse and exciting range of talent the SSYT members have to offer. Plus, this year, SSYT are collaborating with AMPLIFIED Collective to showcase their film-making talent!

Sun 10 Jul 7pm £6

Variety Ballroom

We meet upstairs in the Arts Centre Admin Office (ask at the Box Office) Mondays from 5 - 6.15pm.

Stamford Senior Youth Theatre TAKES IT SNOWS TO THE ROYAL & DERNGATE THEATRE, NORTHAMPTON, SUN 1 MAY

STAMFORD YOUTH CHOIR

If you’re at least 11 years old, we want you to join the growing Stamford Youth Choir! We are rehearsing Bohemian Rhapsody, selections from Les Mis, and The Chorus of Hebrew Slaves by Verdi - we do variety!

You’ll enjoy meeting other young people like you and explore a range of choral music including musical theatre, gospel, classic pop songs, and world music. The choir will run every Thursday evening in the ballroom and is lead by popular local music teacher, Fergus Black. It’s easy to start, just bring whatever experience you have.

Thu 14 Apr – Thu 30 Jun (no choir 5 May, 2 Jun) 6pm - 7pm £3 each

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After the roaring success of SSYT’s performances of IT SNOWS in February the cast and crew will be taking the show on the road for the National Theatre Connections 500 Partner Season. They will be taking part in an intensive period of performing and development from the National Theatre and other youth theatre groups from around the UK. SCHOOL GROUPS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE TICKETS TO WATCH SSYT PERFORM IT SNOWS AT THE ROYAL DERNGATE. CONTACT MARKETING@STAMFORDARTSCENTRE.COM FOR MORE INFO!

Schools/Colleges Workshops Discover the technical and creative processes behind our live shows by taking part in a workshop.

For more information, bookings or to discuss other educational experiences please contact Jo Dobbs (jo@stamfordartscentre.com).

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CONTEMPORARY DRAWING AND PAINTING WITH CATHERINE HEADLEY

MONDAY ART CLASS

TAKEN FROM LIFE

Get inspired! Friendly afternoon drop-in sessions for both beginners and improvers with qualified art teacher, Heather, who will help you develop your drawing and painting skills. Term starts with observation drawing pencil, charcoal or pastels and each week there is a still life or floral theme to work from. There is a range of resources available on the work of both modern and traditional artists. Focusing mainly on painting in acrylics, we welcome anyone wanting to work in watercolour or oils. To begin with you will need to bring an A3 sketchpad, a putty rubber and a range of pencils from 2B to 6B.

Based around observational drawing and painting with a particular emphasis on portraiture and the human figure. There will also be occasional still life sessions to support the development of skills in estimating correct proportions, rendering tone, colour and texture and in arranging a pleasing composition.

WITH HEATHER HARRISON

WITH MIKE ALABASTER

Tue 12 Apr - Tue 24 May (7 weeks, no class Tue 31 May) £70 or £11 weekly Then, Tue 7 Jun - Tue 5 Jul (5 weeks) 7.30pm - 10pm. £50 or £11 weekly

Mon 11 Apr - Mon 11 Jul 1.15pm - 3.45pm (no class Mon 2 May, Mon 30 May)

Catherine encourages students to transform or interpret rather than merely record and imitate. The intention is to stimulate insight and inventiveness; to combine imagination with observation and memory and assist the student in finding his/her personal voice. Students will acquire knowledge of painters in the contemporary art scene and of the recent past.

The themes will be landscape and flowers. Styles may be abstract, semi-abstract or figurative, whichever suits the student. Weather permitting some outings may be arranged. Any medium may be used.

If you are buying materials for the first time, if you contact Catherine (ask the Box Office) she can advise you.

Tue 12 Apr - Tue 24 May 9.30am - 12.30pm (7 weeks, no half-term break)

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£87.50 (£77)

SCULPTURE CLASS WITH JONTY MEYER

PAINTING AND DRAWING WITH DAVID RUSHTON

Students of all abilities are welcome in these relaxed and friendly Art Sessions. Develop your ideas on themes such as landscapes, portraits, graphic illustration & still life. Learn new skills, such as colour mixing and the way perspective works. David provides a wide range of visual stimuli to get you started, and demonstrates to the group, how to use unfamiliar art media - or one-to-one tuition, as needed. Our aim is to produce original art works, the best of which can be shown at our annual exhibition.

Wed 13 Apr - Wed 25 May (7 weeks, no class Wed 1 Jun). Then, Wed 8 Jun - Wed 6 Jul (5 weeks). 10am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 4pm £9 (£8.50) weekly

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Join in on a Wednesday evening for Friday morning.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, sculptor and artist Jonty Meyer will teach you skills to advance your artistry. Students will learn to create a sculpture in clay working from a model. Beginning with building the armature, Jonty teaches you to recognise the basic forms, planes, symmetry and proportions. Once completed, your sculpture will be prepared for firing in the kiln for you to pick-up on a later date.

WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 7.30pm - 10pm Wed 13 Apr - Wed 25 May (7 weeks, no class Wed 1 Jun).

Wed 8 Jun - Wed 6 Jul (5 weeks) £70 half-term or £13 weekly FRIDAY SESSIONS 10am - 12.30pm Fri 15 Apr - Fri 27 May (7 weeks, no class Fri 3 Jun) Fri 10 Jun - Fri 8 Jul (5 weeks) £50 half-term or £13 weekly

WOVEN CHORDS WITH ABI MOORE

A 70 member strong mixed voice community choir that sings unaccompanied harmony songs from around the world. All songs are taught by ear in an informal and friendly setting. No auditions, no need to read music, no previous experience necessary-if you can speak then you can sing! Presently open to new members.

Thu 14 Apr - 7 Jul (no session 16 Jun) £60 (£55) for 12 weeks

BOX OFFICE 01780 763203

REGULAR ADULT WORKSHOPS

LIFE DRAWING

WITH JOANNA CRAWFORD Take this opportunity to be guided in drawing the nude figure. Experienced artists and beginners are equally welcome to this challenging and rewarding class.

Thu 14 Apr - Thu 26 May (7 weeks, no class Thu 2 Jun) £70 half-term or £11 weekly Then, Thu 9 Jun - Thu 7 Jul (5 weeks) 10am - 12.30pm £50 half-term or £11 weekly

SUMMER DANCE Put your glad rags on and join Ann Gibbons for a glamorous evening of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing. Not to be missed for all lovers of dance – starting with a drinks reception, treat yourself to a fantastic evening’s dancing, fun, laughter and a first class buffet in the impressive ballroom at Stamford Arts Centre. Dress code: Black Tie optional. Tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Sat 25 Jun, 7.30pm for 8.00pm - 11.30pm £17.50 19 years +

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DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN WITH ANN GIBBONS DANCE

ann@anngibbonsdance.co.uk Term starts Tue 12 Apr until Tue 19 Jul TUESDAYS Dancing is a great way to relax, exercise and have fun!

If you love the idea of twirling with confidence, spending time doing something together, learning a new life skill, or looking forward to that special event (or even cruise) then ballroom dancing is just for you!

Whether you’re looking to brush up your Quickstep, unleash your Foxtrot or an absolute beginner, there’s a class for everyone. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and you’ll enjoy yourself learning new steps and the skills to take to the floor with confidence.

BEGINNERS 7.00pm to 7.45pm £24.00 per person, per week 4 week course IMPROVERS 7.45pm to 8.45pm £28.00 per person, per week 4 week course, Joint practice session 8.30pm to 8.45pm ADVANCED 8.30pm to 9.30pm £28.00 per person, per week 4 week course Enrolment with Ann Gibbons; fees are payable at the beginning of each 4 week period.

CIC LIVE AND LEARN IPAD WORKSHOPS

In partnership with and funded by Lincolnshire County Council’s GROW adult learning programme, Live and Learn CIC has launched this new IT skills offering. Suitable for complete beginners or those with limited experience, recommended for adults 19 years and over.

For more info go to www.liveandlearncourses.com iPads for Beginners – Wed 11, 18 & 25 May 2 - 4pm This 3-session course introduces you to the Apple iPad. Get to grips with the world’s most popular tablet. iPads are provided for the sessions.

More iPads – Wed 6, 13 & 20 Jul 2 - 4pm This 3-session course is designed to allow learner who have completed iPads for Beginners to build on their knowledge and develop their tablet skills further. iPads are provided for the sessions.

May - Jul FREE with limited places

Burley Room (upstairs)

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OTHER REGULAR EVENTS PZAZZ DANCE ACADEMY

Pzazz Dance Academy is a happy friendly school offering classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern theatre and Acrobatics for children age 2 1/2+.

We follow the ISTD and IDTA syllabus offering examinations in Ballet, Tap and Modern. In addition to this we hold regular displays and Medal tests in the Ballroom and Theatre at Stamford Arts Centre.

Classes are held in the Rehearsal room on Saturdays and Monday and Tuesday evenings. For more information please contact the Principal Miss Charlotte Rowell AISTD, AIDTA. Tel 01778 701796, 07711094422 or email pzazzdance@yahoo.com.

TUMBLE TOTS Monday mornings Lauren Young 07932 051814

NICKY HAYES YOGA Tuesday mornings 07739 589810

DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASS Thursdays 1 - 2pm and Friday 7 - 8.15pm www.meditateinpeterborough.org.uk

PZAZZ DANCE ACADEMY Saturdays, Mondays and Tuesdays Charlotte Rowell 07711 094422

RYHALLITE FITNESS Thursday mornings Sarah Markwell-Cook 07496 456306

WELLAND VALLEY ARTS SOCIETY Alan Lyne 01780 481377

OVER 60S EXTEND EXERCISE CLASS Thursday afternoons Mandy Glen 01780 470221 07949 736505

COMING SOON STAMFORD SHOESTRING THEATRE Shoestring is the resident amateur repertory company, performing throughout the year in the theatre. Their repertoire ranges from contemporary or classical, comedy to tragedy.

Newcomers are always welcome for both onstage and behind the scenes roles. Weekly rehearsal nights are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Please contact Heather Butterworth on 01476 862124 or visit www.stamfordshoestring.com

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LOCAL EVENTS CECILIAN SINGERS ST MARTIN’S CHURCH, STAMFORD SAT 7 MAY 7.30PM Programme to include music by Schumann, Bob Chilcott and Cole Porter.

More info: Brian Lewis, 01780 741729. www.musicatstmartins.org £12 (£10) £3 students, under 18s FREE STAMFORD GHOST WALK FRI 13 MAY 8.30PM Join us for a late night ghost walk lead by professional actor Martin Tempest. But be warned, there are other ghoulish characters waiting to pounce and make you jump on what will be a fun and informative walk. £5 MEET AT STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE STAMFORD TOWN WALK WITH JILL COLLINGE MON 30 MAY 11AM Discover why Stamford is recognised as one of the finest stone towns in Britain will Jill Collinge, the Stamford Town Blue Badge Guide.

Walks start from Stamford Arts Centre. £5 ‘THURSDAY’S AT 8’ ST MARTIN’S CHURCH, STAMFORD JAMES NEWBY (TENOR) AND PANARETOS KYRIAZIDIS (PIANO) THU 2 JUN 8PM Schubert’s Die Schone Mullerin.

REUBEN GOLDMARK (PIANO) THU 7 JUL 8PM Programme to include works by Beethoven, Chopin and Takemitsu. More info: Brian Lewis, 01780 741729. www.musicatstmartins.org £12 (£10) students £3, under 18s free WOVEN CHORDS IN CONCERT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, STAMFORD, PE9 2AG FRIDAY 10 JUN 8PM Come and join popular local choir Woven Chords for their Summer Sing to hear beautiful songs from around the world. Their repertoire includes uplifting African, lilting Maori, haunting Spanish and soothing Samoan songs. Add in a handful of British folk ballads and some American gospel and Motown, all in glorious harmony, and the choir will revive your spirit and free your soul!. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (£8) concessions

STAMFORD CHORAL - MIDSUMMER JAZZ TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, BARN HILL, STAMFORD SAT 25 JUN 7.30PM An evening of jazz inspired choral music from Stamford Choral and the choir of Malcolm Sargent School ioncluding ‘Little Jazz Mass’

by Bob Chilcott and ‘Songs and Sonnets’ by George Shearing. 1 hour 30 mins approx. Suitable for all. £10 (£8) £5 children More info: Dan Williams (07990841122), info@stamfordchoral.co.uk. www.stamfordchoral.co.uk BRYAN FERRY PLUS SUPPORT BURGHLEY HOUSE SAT 11 JUN Outdoor evening picnic concert featuring Bryan Ferry.

Gates open 5pm, support act starts 7.30pm approx Tickets £39.50, Under 5s go free (no ticket required) More info: www.livepromotionsconcerts.co.uk MIDSUMMER OPERETTA ST MARY’S CHURCH, STAMFORD SAT 18 JUN 7.30PM A Midsummer concert of operetta and light opera will be performed by two of our ‘Opera Gala’ favourites: Adriana Festell and Charlotte Forrest and will be joined by tenor Robin Bailey. The evening’s programme will feature the work of Gilbert and Sullivan, J. Strauss, Lehar, Leoncavallo, Lowe, Tosti, Puccini and others. Wheelchair access and drinks will be available; no parking, no toilets. More info: Helen Drake (St Mary’s Church), 01780 763443. £14 BURGHLEY BATTLE PROMS, BURGHLEY HOUSE SAT 9 JUL 4.30PM Adults: £34 until 1 May, £37 from 1 May £42 on the door (if available). Children 5 - 15 years: £18 Children 4 years and under, FREE (no ticket required) Groups/Armed Forces Discount/Venue Members: £2 off ticket (ID required) SEPTEMBER SONG, ST MARY’S CHURCH, STAMFORD SAT 17 SEP 7.30PM A concert to ‘delight the September Air’ performed by the duo ‘Le Fiesolane’: two sopranos Miranda Heldt and Lucy Goddard accompanied by piano. They will perform arias and duets by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Schubert, Puccini and some songs from the musicals. More info: Helen Drake (St Mary’s Church), 01780 763443. £12.50

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SUPPORT US!

There are many ways that you can show your support for your local arts centre.

Become an Artscene member

BECOME A FRIEND OF SSYT

Stamford Senior Youth Theatre is a unique theatre company open to 15 - 24 year olds who are committed to creating exciting, original and innovative theatre. Become a Friend for just £45 a year.

You will receive discounts and priority booking for the majority of arts events and films (please note that sometimes discounts are unavailable). Membership costs £19 per year for one person and £24 for two people.

To find out more about any of the above opportunities, contact our Audience Development Officer, Gareth Whitley.

Call 01780 480846 or email gareth@ stamfordartscentre.com

Sponsor

HIRE THE VENUE

There are sponsorship opportunities available for our various programmes as well as Stamford Senior Youth Theatre and the Music in Quiet Places. There are many ways your organisation can benefit from sponsoring Stamford Arts Centre and we will work with you to tailor your package.

Advertise

Advertise in our live events brochure at competitive prices, your advert will be seen by over 18,000 people.

Whatever you are planning, you can hold your event, meeting, class or reception at Stamford Arts Centre.

From the magnificent ballroom to the light art room or a meeting room we have a variety of rooms to suit. Visit our website or contact House Manager, Emma Oglesbee, call 01780 480846 or email emma@stamfordartscentre.com

WE CAN SELL YOUR TICKETS!

If you are organising an event in the local area then we can sell your tickets. Contact Gareth Whitley for more information.

ACCESS

The ballroom, gallery, box office and coffee shop are all on the ground floor and easily accessible. The Art Room, Rehearsal, Burley and Exeter Rooms are on the first floor.

There is a platform lift to the theatre with two spaces for wheelchairs. Please let the box office know in advance if you wish to reserve a wheelchair space and if you require an adjoining seat for a companion.

The theatre has an induction loop; hearing aids should be switched to the T position.

Toilet facilities are available close to both the theatre and the Ballroom and we have baby changing facilities.

If you need further information or assistance, please talk to the Box Office staff prior to your visit who will be glad to help.

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FIND US

Parking is available at Wharf Road, Cattle Market, Bath Row and St Leonard’s Street car parks.

All are free after 6pm.

There is parking for disabled badge holders close to the Arts Centre in St Mary’s Street and St George’s Square.

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PARKING

Parking is available at Wharf Road, Cattle Market, Bath Row and St Leonard’s Street car parks.

All are free on Sundays and after 6pm. There is parking for disabled badge holders close to the Arts Centre in St Mary’s Street and St George’s Square.

COFFEE SHOP

Relax in our friendly foyer coffee shop or in the historical ante-room by the Gallery where a variety of hot and cold snacks and drinks are available. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm and during some intervals. There is free Wi-Fi access too!

SWEET KIOSK

Stock-up at the sweet kiosk in the theatre foyer for all shows and films where we have a huge selection of snacks, hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Open before all performances and during intervals.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE AND GIFT SHOP

Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm. Find out where to stay, eat and visit in town. Our knowledgeable staff are happy to help.

Visit www.southwestlincs.com, call us on 01780 755611 or email stamtic@southkesteven.gov.uk

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TICKETS

You can collect your prepaid tickets from the Box Office at any time leading up to the performance, or we can post them to you for a charge of 99p. Tickets bought online are subject to a £1 transaction fee (not per ticket).

RESERVATIONS

Tickets for live events (not cinema), may also be provisionally reserved over the phone. Payment must be made within three working days or half an hour before the performance, whichever is sooner.

Failure to do so may result in the tickets being released for resale.

DISCOUNTS

Discounts (priced in brackets) vary from show to show. Generally they are available to Artscene members, children and students, unwaged, over 60s, disabled patrons and their companion.

Occasionally, discounts are unavailable for certain events organised by outside organisations, for which we are the ticket agent.

GROUP BOOKINGS

GIFT VOUCHERS

You can buy a gift voucher for any amount you require from the Box Office.

CHILDREN

We have baby changing facilities on the ground floor. We recommend that you do not leave the building if you have children 8 years or under in a workshop. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult in the Theatre/Ballroom.

REFUNDS

We regret that we are unable to give cash refunds.

If an event is sold out, we will try to resell unwanted tickets. An administration fee of £1 per transaction is charged for this service, if your tickets are sold on. We will credit your account for you to use against a future purchase. The management reserves the right to change the programme if necessary without notice.

CELLAR BAR

The Cellar Bar is open every evening with a large selection of wines, real ale and regular live music.

Attending a live performance? Why not beat the rush at the interval and pre-order your drinks?

Please contact the Box Office if you are planning to bring a large group of 10 or more to a show.

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MON 1 AUG 10:30 & 1:30PM ROAMING ROBOTS WORKSHOP Ballroom, Workshop MON 8 – THUR 11 AUG 10AM THEATRE IN A WEEK Ballroom, Children’s Workshop TUE 9 AUG 6:30PM GLYNDEBOURNE FESTIVAL Theatre, Satellite Screening WED 10 AUG 10AM & 1PM FUN WITH CLAY Art Room, Children’s Workshop FRI 12 AUG 11AM THEATRE IN A WEEK PLUS SHOW Ballroom, Children’s Workshop TUE 15 AUG 10AM WATCH DISNEY’S CARS IN CARDBOARD CARS Ballroom, Workshop, Film FRI 19 AUG 10:30AM PAINT A POT WITH TOOTY Gallery, Workshop SAT 20 AUG 2PM FELTING WORKSHOP Art Room, Workshop MON 22 AUG 10AM CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY CRAFTS Ballroom, Workshop, Film THU 25 AUG 10:30AM PAINT A POT WITH TOOTY Gallery, Workshop THU 25 AUG 8PM TEN STRINGS AND A GOAT SKIN Ballroom, Folk

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