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Foods of the Gods a plethora of tasty Greek specials and luxurious dishes worthy of a legend.

If you’ve got some favourite tasty foods and Greek-inspired dishes you’d like to try why not tweet our chef @edcourtyard with your suggestions?

For much of everyday cooking, milder onions will enhance your dish and give it that subtle tasty flavour. Big, strong onions certainly have their place but I do love a subtle onion flavour sometimes.

Don’t miss out this Christmas, when we’ll be bringing back our Festive Fork. Available throughout December (for a minimum of 10 people) the Festive Fork offers the best of Christmas flavour in a buffet. Choosing is not a problem - you can have it all! Perfect for that catch up with your friends, the office party or a family celebration... why not pick up your Pantomime or Comedy Club tickets and make it a proper festive occasion? £11.95

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Thursday 25 - saturday 27 july 7.30pm

Senior Youth Theatre presents

Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors tells the story of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally separated at birth. Antiphlus of Syracuse and his servant arrive in Epheseus, which turns out to be the home of their twin brothers. When the friends and families encounter their twins a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities lead to wrongful beatings, a near seduction, an arrest and false accusations of identity, theft, madness and demotic possession.

Directed by David Durant.

William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors – a comedy full of mistaken identities, accidental seductions and other farcical happenings. We are offering you the chance to win 2 tickets to see this superb cast act out one of the Bard’s most classic titles. All you have to do is simply share one of your funny wrongdoings – (keep it clean!) Tweet us your funny embarrassing moment at @CourtyardArts or Direct message us on www.facebook.com/CourtyardHereford The funniest mistake will win those prize tickets.

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Tickets £12.50, Concessions £10

Friday 6 & 20 september 8.30pm

Comedy Clubs Come along with a group of your friends to one of The Courtyard’s comedy nights. With fast-witted comedians and a lively atmosphere the evening promises to be a hoot!

STARRING on 6 september Dan Thomas Hayley Ellis Patrick Morris Tickets £12.50 Sponsored by:

STARRING on 20 september Pat Cahill Julian Dean Romesh Ranganathan

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Monday 2 September 1pm & 3.30pm

postman pat Everyone’s favourite postman is back in a brand new, fun filled, all action live stage show.

See Pat and his friends live on stage, with an exciting new story based around the forthcoming feature film. As local talent scouts come to Greendale, Pat’s friends encourage him to give it a go. How will he get on? Will Pat become a new singing sensation and leave his postbag behind?

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Saturday 7 September | Saturday 5 October | Saturday 2 November | Saturday 7 December

Something different for the weekend!

thursday 5 september 7.45pm

punk rock

Punk Rock is a play by the British playwright Simon Stephens, playwright of Award winning show Curious Incident of a Dog at the Night Time. Punk Rock premiered at the Royal Exchange in 2009 and transferred to the Lyric Hammersmith directed

by Sarah Frankcom. The play concerns a group of private school sixth formers during their A Level mock exams.

Tickets £12.50, Concessions £10.50 Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £42

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Comedy Club 4Kids Top comedians from across the UK, doing what they do best…but without the rude bits.

Book for 2 Comedy Club 4 Kids get 20% off, Book for 3 Comedy Club 4 Kids get 30% off, Book for all 4 Comedy Club 4 Kids get 50% off Tickets £8, Concessions £7

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friday 13 september 7.30pm

Nightjar Music presents

Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its release, Whole Lotta Led will be performing the album Houses of Holy in its entirety as the second half of this show. The first half and encore will contain further classic Zeppelin songs.

The band have always avoided the use of wigs and costumes, instead they concentrate on the music and endeavour to recreate the sounds of Led Zeppelin’s original studio albums to an astonishing level of accuracy. Come and see this amazing band, and you will hear that they give “No Quarter”!

This is a Courtyard professional hire.

Tickets £15.50, Concessions £14

Thursday 12 september 7.30pm

Larkin’ About

Sunny Ormonde and John Telfer (Lilian Bellamy and Reverend Alan Franks from Radio 4’s The Archers,) explore the fascinating world of Philip Larkin through his wit, words, women and music. Although a poet, Larkin also wrote criticisms about his fond love of Jazz.

In this engaging evening, Sunny and John are joined by flautist Ilone Antonius Jones and jazz pianist Matt Platt to weave together Larkin’s colourful life, work and loves.

This remarkable pairing played an important part in the shakeup given to British folk music in the mid to late 60’s. Dave Swarbrick first came to prominence on the folk scene as a young instrumental virtuoso in the Ian Campbell Folk Group.

For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it.

Tickets £12.50, Concessions £11.50, Friends & Patrons £10

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Albert Lee and Hogan’s Heroes Saturday 14 September 7.30pm

Cook off! Live Starring Cheryl Baker

Albert Lee is one of the world’s finest guitar players.

He has worked with some of the world’s top artists, from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton.

Albert will be joined by the multi-talented band, Hogan’s Heroes. Hogan’s Heroes was formed by their namesake over 20 years ago. The band features musicians; Gerry Hogan, Peter Baron, Brian Hodgson and Gavin Povey.

Two celebrity chefs will go headto-head in this live competition, fighting to win the day’s best dish. This interactive show will give members of the audience a chance to get on stage and cook with some of the UK’s best-known chefs. Expect a host of eventful and comical moments, as well as learning how to cook some of the best tasting meals. Also, every audience member will take home a recipe book with meals featured in the show.

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Thursday 19 september 7.30pm

Derek Acorah The Eternal Spirits Tour

Given the very nature of this controversial subject it is of course important to be insightful and accurate as well as being able to communicate.

However to fill theatres across the land requires not just these talents but also the ability to entertain. It requires a sensitive delivery and a warmth so often absent.

Derek’s sincere and friendly approach marks him out as someone very special as he continues to bring help and support to so many.

If you only see one event of its kind this year.

Make sure it is Derek Acorah in The Eternal Spirits Tour.

Tickets £18.50

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Friday 20 September 7.30pm

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers

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Featuring all of Buddy Holly’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 50’s and 60’s; Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Conran, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles and many more.

This breath-taking show from Buddy and the boys who have, for twenty electrifying years, delighted audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California and Barking to Bangkok.

Don’t miss the chance to see Britian’s longest running and greatest Buddy Holly act live.

Tickets £18.50, Concessions £17.50

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Saturday 21 September 7.30pm

Herman’s Hermits

Herman’s Hermits became one of the most popular bands in the mid 60’s along with household names, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

Herman’s Hermits will be playing their timeless tunes, such as Mrs Brown You’ve Got a Daughter, Dandy, Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat plus many more.

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Jason is an ordinary human in a world bursting with gods, monsters and superheroes! Assembling a team of mighty Argonauts, he takes the fabulous ship Argo on the ultimate adventure – the quest for the Golden Fleece.

But it won’t be easy. Along the way, he’ll meet crazy Kings, horrific Harpies, sinister Sirens… and the skeleton army of the Earthborn Dead! Does Jason have what it takes to be a hero, and bring the Golden Fleece back home?

Tickets £12, Concession £10, Schools £8

From north to south, east to west I call the brightest, bold and best!

Join my quest and come to me – Let monsters quake and villains flee!

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Thursday 3 October 8pm

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Saturday 21 September 7.30pm

Hereford Arts and Crafts Society

Annual lecture by Professor Allen Fisher Looking Through Landscape.

When we look at landscape we see what we have taught ourselves to see and are selectively informed about what we take in. In effect we project what we want to see onto and into what we are provided with.

The lecture will include examples from Friedrich and Turner, Samuel Palmer and Paul Nash, Peter Lanyon and Joan Eardley.

Thursday 3 October 7.30pm

Hereford Concert Society presents

The Swingle Singers

The 50th Anniversary Tour For five decades the unmistakable sound of “Swingle singing”, virtuosic vocal agility and trademark blend combined with high-level entertainment, has thrilled audiences around the globe. The Courtyard and Concert Society are delighted to bring the Swingle Singers to Hereford as the group celebrates their 50th Anniversary in 2013. The current line-up of young and talented voices represents the group’s transformation from pioneering classical/jazz crossover artists to contemporary vocal super-group, with a celebratory programme to match!

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Tickets £6, Concessions £5, Art and Craft Society members £4

Richard Durrant

Tickets £24, HCS members £20, Students £5, Accompanied children under 16 £3

Richard Durrant, known widely as the Guitar Whisperer, is a world class virtuoso with an imaginative flair for presentation and a warm, easy rapport that has endeared him to audiences in the UK, Europe and South America.

This show is packed full of stories and music. Expect to hear JS Bach, Django Reinhardt, music from Venezuela, Paraguay, Japan & Romania plus a special tribute to Freddie Phillips with music from Trumpton, Camberwick Green & Chigley. Add to the mix Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, and a set of folk dances for guitar and laptop, and you will see why Richard is the greatest guitarist of his generation.

Tickets £12.50, Concessions £10.50

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Friday 4 October 7.30pm

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Still Current

Still Current by internationally acclaimed choreographer Russell Maliphant and award winning lighting designer Michael Hulls is an evening featuring duets, trios and solos danced by a remarkable company including Dickson Mbi, known for his strength and unique popping style, Thomasin Gülgeç and Carys Staton, all of whom recently stunned audiences in Russell Maliphant’s The Rodin Project.

There is a diverse physical language across the pieces, integrating qualities and vocabulary from ballet, martial arts and yoga. Musically, the evening includes an eclectic mix of sound with compositions from Éric Satie, long time collaborator Andy Cowton and a newly commissioned score by the sublime Armand Amar, well known for his film scores.

Monday 7 October 7.30pm

Pam Ayres

Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Hereford to coincide with the publication of her new book of poetry, copies of which she will be signing after the show.

A Sadler’s Wells / Russell Maliphant Production Co-commissioned by Dance East

Tickets £15, Concessions £14, Friends & Patrons £12, Courtyard Card £10

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Pam Ayres’ work is funny, and approachable. It sounds simple, as though dashed off, but this is deceptive. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides art. Pam has sold millions of books, CDs, and DVDs over the years, and she is still a regular on TV and Radio, on programmes such as Just A Minute, Ayres On The Air, QI, Countdown and The One Show.

Tickets £22.50

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wednesday 9 October 8pm

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Friday 4 & 18 october 8.30pm

Comedy Clubs

Come along with a group of your friends to one of The Courtyard’s comedy nights.

With fast-witted comedians and a lively atmosphere the evening promises to be a hoot!

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STARRING on 18 october Noel James Kieran Boyd Suzy Bennett

Stephen K Amos

Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, Amos is hitting the road with a brand new show for 2013 and sharing with the UK the show which has been a smash hit success across Australia and New Zealand!

Expect an hour of fun, warmth, big laughs and audience interaction from the master of feelgood comedy.

Live At The Apollo (BBC1), Have I Got News For You (BBC 1), Life: An Idiots Guide (Radio 4) Listen out for Series 3 of Life: An Idiot’s Guide – Coming to Radio 4 soon!

Tickets £16

Thursday 10 October 7.30pm

Baka Beyond

After 20 years of mixing African and Celtic music Baka Beyond is one of the finest danceable bands around.

Baka Beyond have a unique relationship with their inspiration – the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon, sending royalties to help their developments with projects.

Martin Cradick (guitar), Su Hart (vocals) and Clyde Kramer (drums) have all had experience of playing with the Baka Pygmies in their rainforest home. Other band members include: Avodele Scott (percussion) and Ellie Jameson (vocals).

Tickets £16, Concessions £15

Friday 11 October 7.30pm

Gyles Brandreth

When Gyles Brandreth set out to find the secret of “How to be Happy” he started in Las Vegas and ended up in the psychiatrist’s chair. What he discovered about who gets to be happy and how, plus other useful lessons picked up along the way from Frank Sinatra, Frankie Howerd, and The Queen among others, provide the essence of a unique one-man show that should make you laugh and could change your life.

Award-winning raconteur, Just A Minute regular and One Show reporter Gyles has recently appeared on QI, Countdown, The Matt Lucas Awards, Have I Got News For You and Desert Island Discs.

Tickets £17

Box Office: 01432 340555 Saturday 12 October 8pm

Max Boyce and Special Guests Max Boyce has been touring the world for more than 30 years entertaining people in his own inimitable style. From Swansea to Sydney, from Newport to New Zealand, Max has taken his humorous look on life to all corners of the English speaking world.

His records, TV shows and DVDs have been sold in their millions but his real love is performing live. His energy, enthusiasm and warmth on stage produce an atmosphere in a concert rarely achieved by other entertainers.

His legendary songs and stories have touched so many people’s lives and his ability to entertain the old and young alike over so many years is testimony to the unique talents of this inspired and inspiring entertainer.

Tickets £22.50

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Wednesday 16 October 7.30pm

Sell A Door Theatre Company presents

Ghosts

Helen Alving is trapped in a world where the ‘dead ideas’ preached by Pastor Manders rule outright, and her own family’s insidious legacy threatens scandal. She is desperately trying to conceal her husband’s philandering past by building an orphanage in his name, under the pastor’s guiding hand. But the celebrated return of her estranged son Oswald brings Helen’s ghosts back to haunt her, and all hopes of success are reduced to ashes.

Though penned in 1881, it is not hard for us to see the parallels in our own society; the pious leaders of the past replaced with our own custodians of the status quo, and money their new religion.

Saturday 12 October 2.30pm

bin men

A play with music for young children and their families Don and Sam are bin men with dreams. Big dreams!

They want to save the world and they want to have fun doing it! Bin men see everything we throw away – and we throw away so many things.

With Don and Sam around we may just need to think again. They can find a use for anything.

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Tickets £13, Concessions £11, Families (2 adults/ 2 children) £44

Tuesday 15 October

Celebrating h.Energy!

The Big Debate

Information, activity, speakers and fun at The Courtyard as part of Herefordshire’s countywide sustainability week.

Putting sustainability in the spotlight - an evening launch of local energy saving initiatives, with music, storytelling, film, displays ...and then, The Big Debate.

See www.herefordshirenewleaf.org.uk for full details.

Please note that during the day on the 15th October The Courtyard’s Main House will be given over to energy saving information for local businesses.

Please contact kate@herefordshirenewleaf.org.uk for more information.

Tuesday 15 October 7.45pm

Fol Espoir present

Winston on the Run

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The Hero next door is back due to popular demand with his live stage show Pontypandy Rocks!

Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival!

Station Officer Steel’s booked a surprise guest star to perform at the festival, it’s a big secret. With so much to plan and prepare Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but Naughty Norman is determined to find out who the secret superstar guest will be... at any cost.

Will Sam save the day? Will the show go on? Will Elvis finally get to perform? And will it all happen before Norman finds out who the guest star is and ruins the surprise for everyone?

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It’s 1899 and escaped prisoner-of-war Winston Churchill is in a fiendish spot of bother: lost in the African savannah, wanted ‘Dead or Alive’ and hounded by the scathing words of his dead father. Will he surrender, or fight on - whatever the cost? Experience the coming-ofage of Britain’s greatest hero in this gripping true story of adventure, audacity and Imperial folly.

Followed by a presentation and Q&A session from writer/performer Freddie Machin on the letters, photographs and archive material that inspired the show’s creation.

Tickets £10, Concessions £9, Friends/Patrons £8, Courtyard Card £8

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The Six Wives of Henry VIII Friday 18 October 7.30pm

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Two Actors. Too Many Characters. One Big Ego. Howard Coggins looks like Henry VIII. There’s no escaping that. Stu McLoughlin doesn’t really look like any of the wives, but he’s going to give it a go.

The Six Wives of Henry VIII was an undisputed hit at the Bristol Old Vic, and with live original music, embroidery, barbie dolls, silly songs and historical hysteria, this promises to be an ill-researched lesson in cross-dressing Tudor history that you’ll never forget.

Recognised as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world and celebrated for its inspiring performances of Baroque and Classical repertoire, The Courtyard is delighted to welcome to its stage The English Concert. Now, almost 40 years old, the orchestra continues to perform with unique passion, sophistication, and technical mastery. This evening’s concert is directed by Trevor Pinnock, one of the pioneers of the modern revival of early music performance and founder of The English Concert in 1972. This concert is definitely not to be missed.

Sunday 20 October 7.30pm

Puppetry of the Penis

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For over a ‘dickade’ the boys have stretched themselves to the limit performing the hilarious Ancient Art of Genital Origami! Watch two strapping Australians manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks live on stage - a video camera projects intimate details of these incredible phenomena onto a large screen ensuring that little can be missed!

Suitable for 18 years + Tickets £23

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Thursday 17 October 8pm

Jimeoin

Alexei Sayle

What?!

The godfather of alternative comedy in his first full-length stand-up show in 17 years following two sold-out London seasons …

‘Fearlessly funny… thrills and surprises at every turn.’

Metro ‘Splenetic and splendid’ Guardian

Thursday 24 October 7.30pm

For 2013, a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars are unveiled. Join them on a riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety.

Sashaying Royal Academy-trained burlesque bombshells slip into exotic character as smoothly as they slip out of the most exotic couture costumes ever to grace the stage.

Evocative Arabian Nights, fabulous fan dancing fantasies, foxy 40s WAF sirens, bubblegum blowing baseball babes, cheesecake pin-ups. . . the themes come thick and fast.

It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret spectacular of the year.

Dress up and come to the cabaret.

Over 18s only

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Loved by audiences around the world for his brilliant wit and his razor-sharp take on the absurdities of everyday life, an evening spent with Jimeoin is an evening that guarantees a great time and a good old-fashioned laugh.

After a phenomenal 2012 during which he performed a 45 date spring tour of the UK, his brand new show Jimeoin – What?! was the biggest comedy tickets seller at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and he had two sell out shows at London’s Leicester Square Theatre. Jimeoin returns to tour the UK in 2013 with another evening of his wonderfully inspired comedy.

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Friday 29 November to Sunday 5 January

Cinderella

The Courtyard’s traditional annual pantomime this year is the classic rags to riches story with a happily ever after ending.

Cinderella lives a sad life with her step mother and (ugly) step sisters – her muddled and confused father, Baron Hardup is powerless to intervene and her only comfort is her pal, Buttons!

Prince Charming is holding a ball to meet the bride of his dreams – can this be the chance that Cinders has been waiting for?

Join us around the county for The Courtyard Roadshow, with free fun, games and activities

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Thursday 24 October 8pm

Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 October Tuesday 7.30pm, Wednesday 1pm

Vikki Stone

National Dance Company Wales

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National Dance Company Wales celebrates its 30th anniversary year with three exhilarating productions featuring twelve international dancers. Noces, from celebrated French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, uses Stravinsky’s immense score Les Noces to create a dynamic and precise work of tenderness and wild abandon. With his iconic dance vocabulary, Stephen Petronio’s production is a magical work framed by the haunting vistas of Welsh lakes and coastlines, to specially commissioned music from Atticus Ross (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Social Network). House Choreographer Eleesha Drennan presents Virtual Descent created to a dramatic percussion concerto by Mark Bowden, resident composer of BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Award-winning local comedian Vikki Stone debuts at The Courtyard with her hilarious stand-up and songs. You might have seen her on: ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here… Now, This Morning, BBC3′s Britain In Bed and BBC1′s Richard Hammond’s Secret Service.

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Saturday 26 October 7.30pm

Albert Herring

Cymbeline

Mid Wales Opera presents

To mark the centenary of the birth of one of the most significant figures in twentieth century British classical music, this autumn Mid Wales Opera will present a brand new production of Benjamin Britten’s wonderful comic chamber opera – Albert Herring. Touring to more than 20 venues throughout Wales and England, this co-production with Dublin-based Opera Theatre Company will have its premiere performances at Theatr Hafren in Newtown, Powys this September.

Albert Herring is a classic, comic depiction of village life. One of the composer’s most witty and irreverent gems, the opera has a cast full of recognisable characters, including the village bobby, the local vicar and the landed gentry....

Phizzical Productions presents

Friday 25 October 7.45pm

being human

Embarking on its second national tour, Midland Creative Projects and the Belgrade Theatre are delighted to welcome back the acclaimed poetry in performance production Being Human.

William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline is re-imagined as a rich, grandiose and vibrant tale of love, deception and warfare inspired by the historical events from the sub continent.

Prepare to be thrilled by the story of a princess who is torn between the love for her father, a king and her husband, a man below her status It is a time of upheaval as the armies of a legendary emperor are overthrowing the ancient kingdoms. The old traditions are being challenged and changed. At this pivotal time a princess dares to marry a man below her status. Upon hearing about the secret tryst, the Emperor banishes his new son-in-law and hopes to dissolve his only daughter’s marriage.

Being Human is a dramatic performance of 35 extraordinary poems from around the world, presented by three performers.

Tickets £22, Concessions £20, Families (2 adults/2children) £50, Under 16s £15

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Charting the drama of our lives, these are thoughtful and passionate poems that will touch the heart, stir the mind and fire the spirit. Poems about love and loss, fear and longing, hurt and wonder. Poems about being human.

Tickets £10, Concessions £8

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Saturday 26 October 8pm

Vin Garbutt

Tuesday 29 October to Saturday 2 November 7.30pm Sat Mat at 2.30pm

HereforD Musical Theatre Company present

42nd Street

Take yourselves back to the golden age of Broadway & the musical extravaganza that is “Forty-Second Street” Get ready for an all singing, all dancing musical with amazing stage settings and fabulous costumes! It is the timeless and inspiring tale of small town girl Peggy Sawyer’s rise from the chorus line to Broadway star, a story of hard work, being in the right place at the right time, talent and love. It is a celebration of Broadway and the people involved in shows. 42nd Street is full of classic hit songs including “Lullaby of Broadway”, “We’re in the Money”, “Shuffle Off To Buffalo”, “Keep Young and Beautiful” and “I Only Have Eyes For You” as well as the title number.

Winner of BBC 2 Radio 2 Folk Awards’ Best Live Act in 2001, Vin Garbutt’s music is described as powerful, warm, humane, inspired and gut wrenchingly honest. With a career that has spanned over 40 years of constant worldwide touring, his songs are inspired by the folk tradition but have transformed into gritty social comment and life observations. Although renowned for his hilarious intros, it is the song lyrics that are the crux of his performance. With an honorary Degree of Master Of Arts awarded to Vin by Teeside University in 2001 for his music and services to the arts and culture of the North East of England, Vin Garbutt is the undisputed master of communicating with the audience.

Music by Harry Warren, Book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, Lyrics by Al Dubin, Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes, Direction and Dance by Gower Champion, Originally produced on Broadway by David Merrick, By arrangement with MUSICSCOPE and Stage Musicals of New York

Evening 29th October Tickets £14, Concessions £13, £5 Students (proof needed) Evenings 30th Oct -2nd November Tickets £17, Concessions £16 Matinee 2nd November Tickets £14, Concessions £13 Audio described performance

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Tuesday 5 & Wedsnesday 6 November 7.30pm

London Classic Theatre present

Betrayal Monday 4 November 8pm

Andy Parsons

By Harold Pinter Emma is married to Robert, a publisher.

But for seven years, she has been having an affair with Jerry, a literary agent and Robert’s best friend.

Betrayal begins after the end of the affair, and pursues an intricate, gripping journey back to its very beginning. In a brilliant device, time is turned upside down as the play charts significant events in reverse. A ruthless exploration of the complexity of the human heart, Betrayal is Pinter’s most accessible work, enthralling and provocatively layered.

To date Andy has done three sell-out National tours and in 2009 released his debut DVD ‘Britain’s Got Idiots’, which was followed up by ‘Gruntled’ in 2011. Andy started in TV on Spitting Image becoming one of the main writers before embarking on a stand-up career which has led to such shows as Mock The Week and Live at the Apollo. This, his fourth show, is his favourite yet – come and get your dopamine fix.

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Thursday 7 November 8pm

Nightjar Music presents

O’Hooley and Tidow

Hailed as the best act of the prestigious Cambridge Folk Festival 2012 by The Guardian, and finalists in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2013 for Best Duo; the multi award-winning Belinda O’Hooley (Unthanks, Nic Jones Trio) and Heidi Tidow are now one of the most popular and unique acts on the contemporary folk scene.

Their latest album ‘The Fragile’ garnered 4 star reviews from The Guardian, Mojo, Uncut and Songlines, and was described by The Independent as a ‘must-buy’. The duo’s beautifully unusual songs touch on every human emotion; drawing on love and loss, dark and humorous folk tales and everything from the invisibility of the elderly, through to ecology, rumour-mongering and the global economy.

Tickets £14, Concessions £13

Thursday 7 November 8pm

Hereford Concert Society presents

The Bridge String Quartet

Colin Twigg – first violin Catherine Schofield – second violin Michael Schofield – viola Lucy Wilding - cello Since their formation in 1989, The Bridge String Quartet have enjoyed a reputation as ambassadors for English music, which is well reflected in our concert’s works

by Benjamin Britten, in his centenary year, and George Butterworth. Their enterprising programming is supported by excellent recordings, and they have travelled widely to festivals in USA, France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria and Kenya and have broadcast English music live on continental radio stations.

Haydn - “Rider” Quartet op. 74 no. 3 George Butterworth - Suite for String Quartet (1906) Benjamin Britten - Quartet no. 1 (1941) All programmes are subject to change by the artist

Tickets £18, HCS members £15, Students £5, accompanied children under 16 £3

Friday 8 November 1.30pm & 7pm

Centrally Heated Knickers

Adventures in Science and Sound

A compelling new production performed by legendary children’s poet Michael Rosen, with songs, grooves and flights of musical fancy from The Homemade Orchestra.

Join us on an exciting adventure through science…

What am I? Where am I? How does it all work?

We urgently need your help on a voyage to re-discover the world.

Centrally Heated Knickers is a vibrant show for families and friends, packed full of surprises and taking you to places you have never been before!

Tickets £12, Concessions £10, Schools £7

Box Office: 01432 340555 Saturday 9 November 8pm

Chris Ramsey

Following complete sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and London’s Soho Theatre, and due to overwhelming popular demand, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and star of BBC2’s brand new sitcom ‘Hebburn’ has extended his nationwide tour. How did we get here? Was it an elaborately laid plan, or just pure fluke? Who knows… do you feel lucky?

Perhaps you should. As seen on ‘Celebrity Juice’, ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ and ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’.

Tickets £17.50

Sunday 10 November 8pm

Sean Hughes

The show that was the talk of the Edinburgh Fringe, has been on a massive UK tour, don’t miss this comedian in the form of his life in a career defining show, who takes comedy on to a new level altogether.

This is a triumphant return to the stage, redefining his craft, with a narrative that makes audiences laugh or cry at the blink of an eye.

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Tuesday 12 November 7.30pm

Lisbee Stainton

Following substantial support from national press & radio, folk-pop starlet Lisbee Stainton has recently toured with Joan Armatrading, Paul Carrack, Gretchen Peters and Seth Lakeman. The latter was so impressed by Lisbee he invited her to become part of his own band for his 2012 UK tour, where she became a huge hit with Lakeman’s fanbase – so much so the pair have started writing songs together.

The Times declared Lisbee as “Bound for glory” MOJO magazine said of her breakthrough album ‘Girl On An Unmade Bed’, “Lisbee’s appeal is clear: slowly revolving rhythms, wistful English melancholy with a soul undertow, and a sweet folk-pop voice.”

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Sunday 10 November 2.30pm

State Ballet Academy of Minsk presents

the nutcracker

The Premiere of The Nutcracker transforms the Classical Ballet into a Fairy-Tale. Featuring a timeless score from incredible composer Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker is a certified Russian classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. This Ballet has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide, full of mystery and romance.

The Christmas story is based on “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” written by E.T.A. Hoffmann.

It tells the story of Marie, a rather sad little girl, whose godfather Drosselmeyer gives her a Nutcracker doll as a present on Christmas Eve which turns into a Prince, and the magic starts…

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# Comedy Festival JUNe 2013

Friday 8 & 22 november 8.30pm

Comedy Clubs Come along with a group of your friends to one of The Courtyard’s comedy nights. With fast witted comedians and a lively atmosphere the evening promises to be a hoot! Dont forget to get your Comedy Curry!

STARRING on 8 november Ro Campbell Hayley Ellis Foil and Hog STARRING on 22 november Alistair Green Mark Smith Eric Lampeart

Tickets £12.50 Sponsored by: Tickets £20.50, Concessions £18.50

15th, 16th and 17th November Friday and Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair 2013

Celebrating 20 years of beautiful dynamic contemporary craft.

Buy direct, commission an original piece of work or simply absorb yourself in the inspiring atmosphere.

Contemporary craft from 61 of the finest selected makers from Herefordshire and the UK. To view 2013 exhibitors see: www.brightstripe.co.uk/ herefordcontemporarycraftfair.co.uk For further information, contact: 01432 358232 or e-mail llinton@brightstripe.co.uk Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair is managed by Brightstripe – cultural health C.I.C. Specialising in visual arts, sports and physical activity.

Tickets £4

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Saturday 30 November 2.30pm

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Jactito presents

The snow queen A show brimming with colour and imagination.

A funny and original take on this classic story.

Saturday 16 November 8pm

Alex Horne Lies

The 30 year old multi-Bafta award-winning stand up and platinum-selling R&B artist Alex Horne is back with an hour of observations, impressions and lies.

Best known for mindblowing Powerpoint or live music, this show has neither; just Alex, a panda, some jokes and some lies. Although one of those may also be a lie. Or a joke. Either way, it’ll be funny. Honest.

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“Tomorrow will be the start of a new Ice Age” crowed Crackers the weathercock from his chimney pot.

But no-one listened until the World grew colder and with it the heart of a small boy called Kay.

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Saturday 7 December 8pm

Carl Donnelly

Join Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Carl Donnelly (who you may have seen on such shows as Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s Good News and Dave’s One Night Stand) for a brand new hour of hilarious anecdotes and observations on the current state of affairs and his plans on how we should be dealing with it. No gimmicks, just an hour of “Gripping, unmissable stand-up” The Guardian.

Come on down! “Impossibly effortless” Fest, “This degree of innate comic talent is a rare and beautiful thing. Not to be missed” Broadway Baby.

Now the Snow Queen rules unless little Gerda can melt the ice.

When no fire can beat this cold, can a true heart?

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# Comedy Festival JUNe 2013

Christmas Comedy Clubs Come along to one of the festive Comedy Club evenings!

Friday 6 December from 8.30pm Starring:

Steve Hall Hayley Ellis Alfie Brown Thursday 12 December from 8.30pm Starring:

Matt Forde Hayley Ellis Tommy Rowson Tickets £12.50 Sponsored by:

Don’t miss out this Christmas, when we’ll be bringing back our much féted Festive Fork. Available throughout December (for a minimum of 10 people) the Festive Fork offers the best of Christmas flavour in a buffet. Choosing is not a problem - you can have it all! Perfect for that catch up with your friends, the office party or a family celebration... why not pick up your pantomime tickets and make it a proper festive occasion? £11.95

Friday 13 December from 8.30pm Starring:

Carl Hutchingson Hayley Ellis Tommy Rowson Thursday 19 December from 8.30pm Starring:

Gareth Richards Kieran Boyd Steve Bugeja Friday 20 December from 8.30pm Starring:

Gareth Richards Kieran Boyd Steve Bugeja

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Monday 16 to Tuesday 24 December

Jactito presents

Rapunzel

Jactito return to The Courtyard for this family festive delight!

Rapunzel is a complex tale told through the motions of 70 puppets in the modernised version of the fairytale complete with South American and African music The story teller is a raven called Raven Bonkers who shows us the tale of the village competition. The other characters in the story include the witch, the girl with the long hair in the tower and the Prince that rescues her...

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THE RED SUITCASE PROJECT

An exciting collection of quilts and artefacts created as a part of the The Red A Courtyard Centre for the Arts/Hereford Suitcase Project - a partnership between College of Arts collaborative project for Hereford College of Arts (HCA) and The h.Art. Courtyard’s Arts and Older People Project.

This project has taken 12 second year Taking as its starting point fourteen degree students on six week placements fifty-year-old lime trees, threatened with felling due to road improvements on Edgar in residential care homes across Herefordshire. Every week the groups of Street in Hereford, this project explores students have taken a red vintage suitcase the dispute between local residents, with sample quilts and inspiration items environmental activists protesting with into West Eaton House, Whitchurch House knitted wrappings (so-called ‘yarnand Ross Court. bombings’) and the highway authority.

The craft of quilting has a history of Through newly-commissioned work from bringing together groups of people Herefordshire-based artists it brings into from across generations to exchange focus issues of conservation, economics, skills and knowledge. The project has the nature of shared space, ideas of value allowed different generations to form new and the narratives and methods of protest relationships, share experiences and and dissent. The trees are close to The discover untold stories.

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Hereford Photography Festival

The Courtyard will host a small survey of work commissioned over the last ten years through the Hereford Photography Festival. The festival will return fully in 2014 to explore recent developments and shifts in contemporary photographic practice.

Aberystwyth Printmakers

Aberystwyth Printmakers were established in 2004 by a group of artists who employ a range of traditional and contemporary printing techniques in their work, including etching, lithography, screenprinting, wood engraving, woodcut and linocut. As well as showing work at The Courtyard, in 2013 they are included in the Dundee International Print Conference and the Changa International in China.

Aberystwyth Printmakers will show in their exhibition a variety of prints from their members, many of which will be for sale.

russell kane Saturday 11 January 7.30pm

syd lawrence orchestra

What is it with us and smallness? We Brits love it – being tiny but fierce, close but distant.

This Jedward-haired award-winning man is the same, and he returns with a new blisteringly bigsmall show. Watch him ejaculate thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big.

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This concert is the zesty new show fizzling and sparkling its way through a performance that is sure to be brimming with surprises.

Chris Dean leads the Orchestra, showcasing their finely blended sound and conjuring memories of the glittering and glamorous days of the Big Band era.

The atmosphere is exciting, the music dynamic and vibrant and Chris’ spontaneous, wry humour is a highpoint, adding a little spice to the occasion.

Don’t miss this spectacular show full of pulsating energy.

Tickets £20, Concessions £18

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Throughout the season there are special price for holders of a Courtyard Card! Just look for the logo and you can get great discounts.

The scheme entitles cardholders to a great range of benefits and discounts including: • Reduced tickets for selected live events • Film tickets for only £3 • 20% discount on food and drink at The Courtyard Café Bar To join the scheme speak to Box Office and get your very own Courtyard Card!

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Laughing all the way to The Courtyard

Thanks to some brilliant comedians including Phill Jupitus, great audiences, headline sponsor Wye Valley Brewery and media partner Hereford Times, The Courtyard’s second-ever comedy festival CourtLaughing in June was a huge success.

From Comedy Clubs in the Studio (sponsored by Bulmers) to a packed main house for all three star acts, audiences and visitors alike appreciated the laid back More than 160 visitors – including vibe of the festival weekend. The those with dementia, carers, Wye Valley Brewery Open Mic friends and health professionals Competition in the marquee enjoyed a grand day out at The attracted an even broader Courtyard during Dementia range of talent this year, with Awareness Week in May. Staff Pete Beckley from Staines, the from Claridge Nursing Homes eventual winner, carrying off (pictured) which kindly supported some well deserved real ales and this event brought a host of a slot at a future Comedy Club in wonderful props with them the Studio. including a traditional sweet shop and home-made cakes to whet the appetite. A big thanks, too, to all The Courtyard staff including organiser Alice Saunders for helping to make the day successful in so many ways.

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Thanks to the following supporters for benefits in kind: Hereford Sixth Form College, Hibiscus Room, HiFi Gear, Mike Gell, Sign-rite UK Ltd, Peter Prosser, Unique Interiors For all business enquiries, ring Melanie Denning on 01432 346503 or melanie.denning@courtyard.org.uk

THE FIFTEEN FUND The Courtyard has taken great steps over the past 15 years. We are a thriving arts hub for the county, covering a wide range of genres and tastes, and actively supporting all age groups from small children to older people - a particular focus now with our arts work with people with dementia being delivered throughout the county.

We are at a very challenging point in the life of our venue, with major cuts facing us. This could affect our work now and in the future.

That is why in this, our anniversary year, we have launched The Fifteen Fund, and we invite you to donate to this. Help us celebrate this milestone year by supporting us to reach our target of £50,000 in donations.

The Fifteen Fund will support our creative work, our community work and our venue - helping us to continue to deliver and grow the highest quality and furthest reaching arts programme supporting even more people in our wonderful county.

Help us plan for our future today and ensure that The Courtyard will go on to celebrate another 15 years!

What your donation could fund:

• £15 will replace a gallery lighting unit with a low energy LED equivalent • £150 will pay for a new seat in the Main House auditorium • £300 pays for care staff training sessions to develop creative activities allowing older adults in care homes direct access to participatory arts • £750 would pay for a local young person to pursue an acting career with a National Youth Theatre Bursary • £1500 would fund a new projector lamp • £5000 pays for a year’s weekly Extend dance sessions for groups of older people across 6 rural Herefordshire locations • £15000 would pay for a Digital Sound Desk for the Main House (to replace the analogue desk)

Please give in any way you can at Box Office, by post or online via our website. Don’t forget to giftaid your donation too! Forms are available at Box Office or from the website.

For further information on giving to the Fund please go to www.courtyard.org.uk or contact Lucy Wells - lucy.wells@courtyard.org.uk Ellie Teasdale - ellie.teasdale@courtyard.org.uk

MANY THANKS FROM EVERYONE AT THE COURTYARD!

Box Office: 01432 340555

15 YEARS FURTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE COURTYARD BECOME A PATRON

If The Courtyard and what it represents are important to you, you may feel that you would like make a longer term commitment. Our Patrons are advocates for the work that we do, and have a very close relationship with us. We hold regular Patrons’ events such as a monthly coffee and cake morning, wine tastings and opening night parties. As a token of thanks for their engagement, we offer our Patrons’ benefits such as free car parking and priority booking. With a range of Patron levels from £75 to £1000 you can support us at a level that is comfortable for you.

REMEMBER US IN YOUR WILL

Safeguard our arts work in Herefordshire for future generations by leaving us a bequest in your will. This is a tax-effective way of giving and is simple to put into place.

For further information on leaving a legacy please contact Lucy or Ellie in the development department.

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Getting Here

The Courtyard is situated in central Hereford, opposite the Edgar Street football ground. We are five minutes walk away from the main shopping centre, and within easy reach of the railway station and bus stations.

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Further car parks available at Merton Meadow, and Garrick House off Blackfriars Street. Please respect our neighbours and do not park in adjacent residential areas.

Users of The Courtyard attending or taking part in activities over 4 hours can purchase a ÂŁ2.50 day permit from the Box Office on proof of attendance.

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Tactile signage is provided to help those with visual impairment. Audio Description is available for selected live performances and most film screenings.

Subtitles are available for selected film screenings, see film guide or call Box Office for more information.

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The Box Office is sponsored by The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR

Main House Box 6

Seating Plan 1 1 1 A 1 2 3 4

Box Office: 01432 340555

Refunds & Exchanges: Refunds are not given unless the event is cancelled. Tickets may be The Box Office is open from 10am – 8pm Monday exchanged (subject to availability) for another to Saturday and 11am – 2.30pm on Sundays. For performance of the same show upon presentation of the original ticket and payment of a £1 fee per Sunday evening performances the Box Office ticket. If a show is sold out, on request we can opens 1 hour before the show starts. attempt to resell your tickets. If sold, the value of On-line: www.courtyard.org.uk day or night. the sale less a £1 fee per ticket will be issued as a In Person: Pay by cash, cheque, Theatre Tokens credit voucher. or by most major credit and debit cards.

The management reserves the right to refuse admittance,

how to book:

By Phone: 01432 340 555 Pay by most major debit and credit cards.

By Post: Cheques should be made payable to

The Courtyard. Include your name, full address, contact telephone number, date and time of the performance. Either add 50p for postage or include a stamped addressed envelope. Post to, The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.

Reservations: Only available for live events.

Tickets will be held for up to three working days or seven days before an event, whichever comes sooner. Unconfirmed tickets will be released after this time.

Group Bookings: For every 10 tickets

purchased, the 11th ticket is free. Applies to most live events unless otherwise stated. For larger bookings contact our Group Bookings Co-ordinator James Batley on 01432 340555

Concessions: (unless otherwise stated) under

16s, students, senior citizens, claimants of disability benefit, registered unwaged and Equity members. Proof of eligibility may be required.

to provide alternative seats to those purchased (of the same or higher value) or to make changes to the advertised cast or programme. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed entry. All children over the age of 18 months must have their own seat.

Audio Description Audio description is a live commentary, given between actors dialogue by trained describers, to help capture the atmosphere, costumes, characters and action during the course of a performance. This is relayed via a discreet headset linked to an infra-red system.

For more information about description for films and live events, call the Box Office and choose option 4.

The following live events will be described: Sat 2 Nov at 2.30pm – 42nd Street Sat 14 Dec at 2pm – Cinderella There will be a Investment Fund levy added to the price of your ticket. £1 per ticket for live events in the Theatre and 50p a ticket added to the events in the Studio.

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The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR page

september

2 Postman Pat 5 5 Punk Rock 5 6 CourtLaughing Comedy Club 4 6 Whole Lotta Led 6 7 Comedy Club 4 Kids 5 12 Larkin About 6 13 Martin Carthy & Dave

Swarbrick 6 14 Celebrity Cook Off 7 18 Albert Lee and Hogans Heroes 7 19 Derek Acorah 7 20 Buddy Holly 8 20 CourtLaughing Comedy Club 4 21 Herman’s Hermits 8 21 Hereford Art and Craft Society 10 27-1 Jason and the Argonauts october

3 3 4 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 12 13 15

Swingle Singers 10 Richard Durant 10 CourtLaughing Comedy Club 12 Russell Maliphant Dance Co 11 Comedy Club 4 Kids 5 Pam Ayres 11 Stephen K Amos 12 Baka Beyond 13 Gyles Brandreth 13 Max Boyce 13 Bin Men 14 Fireman Sam 15 H.Energy 15

15 16 17 18 18 19 20 22&23

23 24 24 25 25 26 26 29-2

Winston on the Run 15 Ghosts 14 Alexei Sayle 17 CourtLaughing Comedy Club 12 The English Concert 16 The Six Wives of Henry VIII 16 Puppetry of the Penis 16 National Dance Company of Wales 20 Jimieon 17 Burlesque 17 Vikki Stone 20 Albert Herring 21 Being Human 21 Cymbeline 21 Vin Garbett 22 22 42nd Street

liVE EVENTS december

6 7 7 12 13 16-24 19 20

CourtLaughing Comedy Club 28 Carl Donnelly 27 Comedy Club 4 Kids 5 CourtLaughing Comedy Club 28 CourtLaughing Comedy Club 28 Rapunzel 29 CourtLaughing Comedy Club 28 CourtLaughing Comedy Club 28

Comedy Club 4 Kids 5 Andy Parsons 23 Betrayal 23 The Bridge String Quartet 24 O’Hooley & Tidow 24 Centrally Heated Knickers 24 Chris Ramsey 24 Sean Hughes 25 The Nutcracker 26 Lisbee Stainton 25 Craft Fair 26 Alex Horne 27 Cinderella 18&19 The Snow Queen 27

Come to the Café Bar and listen to some top local talent. To find out who’s on contact the Box Office on 01432 340555 or look online.

The Café Bar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your lazy Sundays!

open

mic nights

november

2 4 5&6 7 7 8 9 10 10 12 15-17 16 29-5 Jan 30

SEpt - dec 2013

Fri 27 Sept - Tue 1 Oct Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Mon & Tue 10am & 2pm

FIRST tUESDAY OF THE MONTH at 7.30pm