Jan-Apr 2014 Live Guide

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What a busy year... here’s to 2014!

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Jason and the Argonauts, The Courtyard goes out on a UK Tour (tour dates 27 Sept – 24 Oct)

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Valentine’s Day Celebrate Valentine’s in style in The Courtyard Café Bar this February 14th. Bring your loved one to soak up the inspiring atmosphere at the Courtyard and treat them to one of our delicious special dinners – with a free glass of bubbly for each of you!

Children’s menu will also be available.

2 courses = £21.95 3 courses = £26.95 Check out menu details at www.courtyard.org.uk/cafe-bar/ Advance booking only.

Mothering Sunday

Join us on the Mezzanine in the Café Bar on Mothering Sunday and treat your mother to a glass of bubbly and an exclusive lunch to celebrate a special person with a special occasion.

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Why not book in a backstage tour?

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Monday 16 to Tuesday 24 December

Jactito Theatre Company presents Saturday 7 December 8pm

Carl Donnelly

Thursday 14 November

Milked

A Co-Production between Pentabus Theatre and The Courtyard

Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Carl Donnelly (as seen on Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s Good News, Dave’s One Night Stand) brings his critically acclaimed complete sell-out Edinburgh show to venues nationwide. The show is brimming with hilarious anecdotes and observations on the state of the world and his plans on how we should be dealing with it.

No gimmicks, just “Gripping, unmissable stand-up” (The Guardian) from “ A master storyteller” (Time Out).

A black comedy about friendship, unemployment – and a cow called Sandy.

Book now for the world premiere of this hilarious and moving tale from Herefordshire’s rising playwriting star, Simon Longman.

14+ Some strong language.

Saturday 16 November 8pm

Alex Horne

Buy tickets for Carl & Alex for £10! Online or at the Box Office

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.

Tickets £6, Concessions £5

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Rapunzel

Jactito return to The Courtyard for this festive family delight!

In a deep dark wood, far far away, stands a tall tall tower so high it touches the sky. But this is no ordinary tower - this is a witches tower. There is no way in and no way out - that’s bad news for our Rapunzel; trapped in the tower since she was a baby. So isn’t it time someone saved her?

Somebody handsome, somebody strong, somebody fearless or even someone silly.

Whoever it is, however they do it - LET’S FREE RAPUNZEL! Date

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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?

This year’s fundraising Courtyard Christmas Appeal is partnering with Herefordshire Heartstart

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Friday 3 & Friday 24 January 8:30pm Comedy Festival JUNe 2013

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 3 JANUARY Ray Peacock Steve Bugeja Ahir Shah

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The Courtyard are hosting a season of Jane Austen inspired films Tuesday 3 December

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was first published 11am - Film – Pride and 200 years ago, in 1813. It is Prejudice (2005) Starring by far her best-loved novel, a Keira Knightley, Matthew romantic comedy about the five McFadden, Judi Dench Bennet sisters, whose mother is desperate for them to be 2:15pm – Talk – married. The 2005 film starring Eavesdropping on Jane Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Austen’s England Bennet and Matthew Macfadyen as the wealthy Fitzwilliam Darcy is regarded as the most accurate version of the book. After lunch, come to a talk

by Roy & Lesley Adkins, bestselling authors of the highly acclaimed Eavesdropping on Jane Austen’s England, who will introduce you to the real Regency way of life, such as forced marriages, elopements, the plight of unmarried women, child labour, strange medical treatments, superstitions and much more.

Saturday 11 January 7:30pm

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Thursday 16 January 8pm

Limehouse Lizzy

Book the film, a buffet lunch and a talk for £13.50 each Other films in the season include:

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Why not add a curry to your night, available from 7 – 8:15pm £6 in advance or £8 on the night!

Tickets £6.80, Concessions £5.80 Book any two films from this season for only £10 and get free afternoon tea.

Becoming Jane (PG) – Sun 10 Nov 2pm & Tue 12 Nov 2:30pm

Sense & Sensibility (PG) – Tue 10 Dec 11am

In 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.

Limehouse Lizzy have been officially named one of the hardest working acts in the UK, alongside some of the country’s biggest & most popular performers!

Renowned for an action-packed pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute in their set to the late Gary Moore (ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist and world renowned solo artist) who sadly passed away last year.

Friday 17th January 7:30pm

Voice of the Heart – Karen Carpenter This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters, and the evening is guaranteed to lead everyone through a magical memory.

There will be something for everyone including Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, Close to You, Only Yesterday; plus great medleys put together from their many album tracks, songs that link together from The Beatles, a superb Bacharach and David medley featuring renditions of Do You Know the Way to San Jose, and Always Something There to Remind Me. In great contrast to the sad and perhaps most popular songs on her last and most poignant album Voice Of The Heart.

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Live Screenings at The Courtyard

Saturday 18 January 7:30pm

Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber

Julian Lloyd Webber is one of the finest musicians of his generation. He is in great demand throughout the world enjoying one of the most creative and successful careers in Classical music today. This new concept and show is a perfect example of that.

Together with his wife, fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber, they present a brand-new concert featuring world premiere performances of duets for two cellos with piano as well as featuring music from the great composers across the classical spectrum from Vivaldi to Arvo Pärt, Dvořák, Bach, Rachmaninov, Saint-Saëns, Schumann and many more.

Tickets £25

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Thursday 23 January 7:30pm

Hereford Concert Society presents Wednesday 22 January 7:30pm

Circus of Horrors

The Circus of Horrors presents their new show; London after Midnight.

The new sensation is inspired by the legendary & sinister lost movie ‘London after Midnight’ and is packed with new shocks will take you on a whirlwind journey though a plague ridden London in 1665 & culminating during the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Danny Driver

Concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician, Danny Driver is known internationally for the exceptional quality of his performances and recordings, the imagination and breadth of his repertoire and for the individuality of his interpretations of core repertoire works and neglected masterpieces. Critics have praised his ‘bold, exuberant and precise’ performances (The Guardian), ‘impeccable technique and musicianship’ (Gramophone) and ‘poise, power and passion’ (BBC Music Magazine).

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From sword swallowers to dare devil balancing acts, from hair hangers to demon dwarfs, from a pickled person to astounding ariel acts, all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek by an almighty cast & the devil driven rock n’ roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell.

Tickets £18-£24 (Concessions £19 & £22)

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Monday 11 November 7pm

Frankenstein

Sleeping Beauty

Coriolanus

Jewel

War Horse

Lost Illusions

Thursday 5 December 7pm Ligeti - Études for Piano (from Book 2): ‘En Suspens’, ‘Fém’, ‘L’éscalier du Diable’ Schumann - Fantasy in C Op 17

J S Bach - Prélude and Fugue no 14 in F sharp minor (Well-tempered Clavier, Book 2) C P E Bach - Sonata in F sharp minor H37 Beethoven - Sonata in A major Op 101

Tickets £15 each or £12.50 each when you book three or more different Bolshoi screenings.

Thursday 30 January 7pm

Sunday 22 December 6pm

Sunday 19 January 3pm

Thursday 27 February 7pm (SOLD OUT)

Sunday 2 February 3pm

Encore screening Friday 28 March 7pm

Sunday 30 March 4pm

The Golden Age

Richard II

Wednesday 13 November & Monday 18 November 7pm

Henry VI Part I

Wednesday 14 May 7pm

HENRY VII PART II

Wednesday 18 June 7pm

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Friday 24 January 7:30pm

Lady GoGo Goch

Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January 8pm

Saturday 25 January 7:30pm

The star of Russell Howard’s Good News, Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo is returning to Hereford!

An American in London

Russell Howard

A chorus of Welsh characters, one massive voice.

Russell is one of the UK’s most successful live comedians having played to more than 200,000 fans over twenty five nights on his last UK arena tour Right Here, Right Now, including three sold out shows at the London O2 Arena.

Lady GoGo Goch is a music-theatre show about Welshness by Kindle’s Sam Fox, featuring her massive voice. Join her and musician Ricardo Rocha as they make their way around the Land of Song, paying visit to a host of characters from a Welsh dragon to the legendary Lady Llanofer, to a down-and-out Delilah.

George Gershwin: Don’t miss this exciting concert showcasing some of George Gershwin’s well-loved music from Alan Durman’s World Premiere recording.

Alan will be playing piano selections from Gershwin’s British shows of the 1920s, featuring rarely-heard gems and popular classics like ‘Fascinating Rhythm’, ‘Lady, Be Good!’ and ‘’S Wonderful’. He will also be sharing amusing anecdotes from his recent book ‘An American in London’.

‘Alan Durman is very proficient as a Gershwin exponent’ – David Mellor, Classic FM

A provocative piece that breaks down clichés in order to question and to celebrate Wales, Lady GoGo Goch brings together the ancient and the modern to explore our relationship to the cultural identities we inherit.

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Wednesday 29 January 7:30pm

In his new tour, stand up comic Lee Hurst is travelling throughout Britain to find out what really winds you up.

Mostly people get on with living their lives, but everyone has at least one thing that pushes their button and sends them over the edge. What’s yours? Come along for a night of laughter and letting off some steam.

Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Jonzi D presents a triple bill, including his acclaimed solo The Letter, which debuted in 2012 at Sadler’s Wells’ Lilian Baylis Studio.

The evening also features a top guest artist, and Jonzi presents a new work, continuing three decades as a pioneering creative voice in hip hop dance theatre.

The Letter explores the responses to Jonzi being offered an MBE. Using choreopoetic language, he paints a picture of “stunning rhythmical clarity” (The Stage), looking at this sensitive subject matter through the eyes of an animated cast of characters.

The Letter is accompanied by a commissioned score played live by member of the Speakers Corner Quartet Kwake Bass.

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Jonzi D

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Stirring and moving, funny and dark, this is a piece for anyone who loves music, language and a bit of rugby.

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Wednesday 5 & Thursday 6 February 7:30pm Blackeyed Theatre Company present

Dracula

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Friday 31 January 7:45pm Exit Fool productions presents

Land of Mines Written and directed by Antony Jenkins ‘Land of Mines’ is a story taken from true events during the Bosnian war.

Set in Sarajevo 1992- Four characters are trapped inside a derelict house awaiting rescue from NATO. The U.N soldier is trying to uphold the peace agreement while Serbian and Croatian refugees bicker and taunt each other as the shells constantly fall around them. Among the refugees is a severely wounded Muslim boy whose secrets effect everyone around him.

Tickets £10, Concessions £8

Broadway and Beyond

Eight versatile and talented performers – allsinging, all-dancing actors, whose vitality and vocal dexterity will amaze, and musicians with outstanding musical agility and expertise on more than a dozen instruments. Add to this a dazzling array of costumes and exhilarating dance routines and the evening promises to both charm and delight. The show is an uplifting celebration of the very best of musical theatre, featuring songs from classic productions such as Oklahoma!, Kiss Me Kate, and The Music Man through to more modern musicals such as 42nd Street, The Producers and Spamalot. sponsored by Tickets £16.50, Concessions £15.50 Friends and Patrons £14.50

OMG Herefordshire Don’t miss this one-off event, showcasing the finest young musical talent in Herefordshire, featuring an eclectic mix of styles, original songs and covers performed live.

Young bands and singers have been submitting songs, as part of the OMG Herefordshire competition, and the best acts chosen to perform to their home crowd.

One act will win the opportunity to represent Herefordshire at the LG Arena in Birmingham, on Thursday 24th April 2014 at the OMG Live event which sees well-known popular stars perform alongside 15 young acts from all over the West Midlands.

Come and watch the shortlisted performers to see which act is chosen to perform at the LG Arena in April!

This unique event is presented by The Music Pool, Herefordshire’s community music charity, in partnership with Herefordshire Music Service and The Courtyard.

Tickets £3.00

Thursday 6 February 7:45PM

The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra From Finland, Denmark, Norway and Germany to the Isle Of Wight & the Isle Of Man, the LPSO have been wowing audiences with their hilarious high energy roots music. With breakneck fiddle and banjo, canine constipation, a homesick saw, a cabbage plays a watering can and a pet’s polka. Virtuoso musical madness from all points of the globe!

Tickets £12, Concessions £11

Set in 1897, mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. Poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging.

Bram Stoker’s timeless gothic thriller is adapted by John Ginman, this brilliant, theatrical treatment of Bram Stoker’s adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the Contemporary, drawing eclectically on a wide range of forms of popular entertainment that were established or emerging at the time.

With specially-commissioned live music, powerful ensemble performances and innovative design, Blackeyed Theatre’s Dracula promises an exciting and thought-provoking theatrical experience.

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Gothic film season

Friday 7 February 7.30pm

Gertcha!

Chas Hodges

Now the legendary Chas (of Chas and Dave) presents a new show, which is your chance to have a good ole Rabbit with Chas Hodges.

From The Beatles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Joe Meek, Albert Lee, Gene Vincent, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers he has worked with them all.

Then in 1972 forming the best band ever to come out of London town Chas & Dave. This is your opportunity to listen and ask questions about the best stories from the last five decades of a musical legend, plus hear some of those favourite songs from the past.

Join us to celebrate the dark heart of film with special events and classic screenings as part of our Gothic season.

A Haunted Ghostwalk to The Innocents Wed 22 Jan, Walk: 6pm | Film: 8pm Spooktacular haunted ghostwalk with a screening of The Innocents, still one of the most haunting gothic horrors ever made.

Faust: Švankmajer Explored Thu 23 Jan, Talk: 5pm | Film: 7.30pm Freelance film writer Michael Brooke will lead a talk focusing on influential Czech animator, Jan Švankmajer, followed by Faust (in a final date of this tour bringing some of his rarer works to UK audiences).

The Company of Wolves Tue 11 Feb, 6pm La Belle et La Bête screening as part of Borderlines 2014

Saturday 8 February 7.30pm

Mid Wales Opera present

Acis & Galatea

A musical masterpiece from one of the greatest composers of all time - George Frideric Handel, with words by poet John Gay – best known for The Beggar’s Opera.

The opera tells an enchanting story from ancient mythology: Acis is the son of the spirit Pan, Galatea a nymph of the sea. They fall in love, only to be thwarted by the monstrous Cyclops – Polyphemus. In a jealous rage he murders Acis, leaving Galatea bereft. In her despair, she turns the blood of her dead lover into a river, forever flowing into the sea.

Tuesday 11 February 8pm

Tuesday 12 February 7:30pm

Fame: our society is obsessed with it – but who will talk honestly about what it’s really like? David Baddiel, in his first full show for fifteen years, does.

From accidentally stealing the spotlight at Russell Brand’s wedding, to realising Andrew Lloyd Webber cannot tell him apart from Ben Elton, David Baddiel takes aim at himself, and examines his strange relationship with the New Lad/Token Jew/Comedy rock’n’roller/Football singer-songwriter that people see him as.

Tap Factory is a tremendously visual, and highly exciting show, featuring renowned dancers and musicians from all over the world, as they blend the art of percussion with dance and acrobatics. This fully produced show is an eclectic mix of performances uniting to form one powerful identity.

Tap Factory is a new award winning concept in the genre of STOMP, Tap Dogs and Blue Man Group. This amazing production is a blend of music, percussion, tap dance, urban dance and acrobatics, all performed with skill, poetry and humour.

David Baddiel Tap Factory

Thursday 13 February 7.30pm

European Union Chamber Orchestra

Soloists: Tasmin Little, Violin Philip Dukes, Viola Tasmin has played with many of the world’s greatest orchestras in a career that has taken her to every continent.

She is joined by one of Britain’s most distinguished viola players Philip Dukes for one of Mozart’s most inspiring concertos.

EUCO’s own schedule has included 73 countries and most recently has included tours of the UK, Germany, Turkey and Spain. EUCO’s 2013 CD of music by Mozart was given a prestigious, “Outstanding Award” in International Record Review.”

Vivaldi - Concerto for Two Violins in A minor Mozart - Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola K.364 Schnittke - Moz Art a la Haydn Haydn - Symphony No.43 in E flat Mercury Sponsored by

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Saturday 15 February 8pm

Russell Kane

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

This Jedward-haired award-winning tw*t is the same, and he returns with a new blisteringly big-small show.

Watch him ejaculate thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big.

‘A seriously good comedian’ The Times

Wednesday 19, Thursday 20, Saturday 22 February 2pm & 7pm Friday 21 February 2pm Hereford Amateur Pantomime Society present

Aladdin

A traditional story of the poor laundry boy, who gets ideas above his station. Aladdin is determined to catch sight of the Princess Lychee even at the risk of his life.

He eventually manages this and they immediately fall in love. This almost costs Aladdin his head, but just as the executioner is about to cut his life short he is rescued by the mysterious Abanazer. He in return, asks Aladdin to retrieve a lamp from inside a deep dark cave. But an argument ensues and Abanazer seals Aladdin in the cave and leaves him there to die. With help from the Spirit of the Ring and a genie, can Aladdin defeat Abanazer, win the hand of the Princess Lychee and make his family rich? A terrifically funny, family pantomime, with some great jokes and one-liners.

Thursday 20 – Saturday 22 February 7:30pm

...and Fade to Black

Ever wondered what it’s like to die?… I mean one of those lying-in-a-bed-slipping-away-slowly kind of deaths? Like an old banger with 170,000 miles on the clock, a dodgy starter motor and a failed MOT? Not to mention your exhaust pipe hanging out, dribbling away?

February 1979: the Winter of Discontent.

Gladys an ex-variety artist is dying.

The gravediggers are on strike, the rubbish is piled high, the electricity keeps going off and Thatcher’s three months away from becoming prime minister. And if things weren’t bad enough, the neighbour’s cat has gone missing.

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Chetham’s School of music

Steve Parrish

Enjoy the life and times of Steve Parrish (Stavros) which provide a completely different, colorful, humorous and, at times daring portrayal of this man’s career.

With a life full of scrapes, near misses and funnies, including riding Barry Sheene’s bike to qualifying for the world champion, filling rooms of sports personalities with live frogs, and jumping hire cars from second floor car parks in Daytona onto the beach Steve is currently the BBC commentator for Motor GP and has been commentating since 1988, but he is equally famous in the world of motorsport for his pranks, and the real reason for this show.

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Thursday 27 February 7:30pm

Sunday 23 February 7.30pm

Tickets £20, Concessions £18.50

Wednesday 26 February 7:30pm

Oysterband

Oysterband emerge from their hugely successful collaboration with June Tabor, the multi-award winning Ragged Kingdom, with a brand new album of original songs full of big, open melodies and uplifting, insightful lyrics and take to the road.

Ever close to the tradition Oysterband re-discover their song-writing roots and, following a superb run of festivals in 2013, their passion for live performances.

Consistently creative, Oysterband continue to re-define their particular brand of Folk-rock and find an even bigger audience. One of the great live bands returns with a classic mix of old and new songs.

Tickets £17, Concessions £16

This concert marks the first visit by Chetham’s school of Music to Hereford and is given at the conclusion of two days of collaborative workshops with locals schools promoted by Chetham’s, The Courtyard and Herefordshire Music Education Hub and made possible through the generosity of Claridge Nursing Homes and The Friends of Herefordshire Museum and Arts.

The programme will include the chamber arrangement, by Edward Watson, of William Walton’s Henry V Shakespeare Scenario and a world premiere of a new work inspired by the text of Henry V composed by a Chetham’s student.

Solo and duo performances will also be given by outstanding Chetham’s students.

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Tickets £16, HCS members £14, Students £5, children under 16 £3

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Friday 28 February to Sunday 16 March

Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 March 7:30pm and 2:30pm on Saturday Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan Society present

Borderlines Film Festival

For seventeen days in early spring Borderlines brings superlative cinema from all over the world to every corner of Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Marches. Share the excitement of the UK’s largest rural film festival and catch the best of the new releases: Oscar-tipped 12 Years a Slave, from Steve McQueen (Hunger, Shame), father/son road movie Nebraska from the director of Sideways and The Descendants, Kate Winslet as a reclusive mother whose existence is turned over by an intruder in Labor Day plus the latest from the Coen Brothers, Inside Llewyn Davis, a witty take on the 60s New York folk music scene. All this and much more. www.borderlinesfimfestival.co.uk Visit the Borderlines website for full programme details and offers.

Princess Ida

This is a rare chance to see this tale of two rival kingdoms with a prince and princess married in babyhood! The story involves the age-old battle of the sexes, with fantastic music, witty dialogue, beautiful sets and sumptuous costumes, performed by this multi-award-winning company!

Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 MARCH 7pm

Hereford County Drama Festival

The Hereford County Drama Festival consists of One-Act plays from drama groups in the county.

The two winning teams go through to the next round of the All-England Theatre Festival.

The adjudicator is Jane Levan (GODA) Tickets £8, all three days £21

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Thursday 20 March 7:45pm

366 Days of Kindness In response to the riots of August 2011, Bernadette Russell committed to be kind to a stranger every single day for a year.

This multi-media show tells the heartbreaking, surprising and challenging stories of that year, which began with burning buildings and ended with the flame of the Olympic torch, against a global backdrop of social unrest and economic crisis. Part storytelling, part stand-up, part live documentary, featuring a dinner party with surprise guests including the Dalai Lama, Liam Neeson and Princess Diana, this show attempts to answer the question: is it possible to change the world just by being kind?

Audio described performance Sat 22 March at 2.30pm Tickets £16, Concessions £14 Wed 19 March – all tickets £14 Sat 2:30pm performance Tickets £14, Concessions £12

Box Office: 01432 340555

Tuesday 25 March 5pm & 8pm

Saturday 22 March 2:30pm

TomTen

When all is quiet on the farm, when everyone is asleep, when the snow covers the ground and stars twinkle in the frosty sky - that’s when Tomten wakes up. He watches over everyone on the farm without them ever knowing. But sometimes, you can see his footprints in the snow. That’s how you know he is real.

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Moscow State Circus

The Moscow State Circus returns to the UK with its latest and greatest production to date, Park Gorkogo.

Superstar Clowns Splendid Pavlik & Klava you to this wondrous and mysterious place, a place to romance, a place to stroll and take in Moscow at sunset and a place to see magnificent feats of human achievement.

As the loveable buffoons reminisce about past times in one of the most famous cities on earth they are surrounded by a multitude of flying, back flipping, juggling and roller skating performers.

Don’t miss this amazing show, created especially for its first ever European tour.

Tickets £15 - £27 (Concessions £19 & £24 – only available in certain areas of the auditorium)

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Comedy Festival JUNe 2013

21 March / 4 & 25 April 8:30pm

Comedy Clubs STARRING on 21 MARCH

STARRING on 25 APRIL

Steve Williams Hayley Ellis Adam Hess

Rusalka

Opera: Don Giovanni

Prince Igor

Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

Saturday 8 February | 5.55pm Tweet us at #CourtLaughing

Dan Thomas Steve Bugeja Lucy Beaumont

Ballet: Giselle

Saturday 14 December | 5.55pm

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 4 APRIL

Falstaff

Iain Stirling Steve Bugeja Omar Hamdi

Tuesday 1 March | 5pm

Werther

Tuesday 18 March | 4.55pm

La Boheme

Saturday 5 April | 5.55pm

Monday 27 January | 7.15pm

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Saturday 22 March 7:30pm

Race Night

For one night only the Studio is transforming into the Hereford Gold Cup. Come along with a group of friends for a flutter at our thrilling Race Night and see the horses race on the big screen, with tote betting galore, with lots of pay-outs and enjoy a fabulous curry at the same time.

This is going to be a night to remember.

Wednesday 12 February | 6.45pm

Box Office: 01432 340555 Saturday 29 March 7pm

Herefordshire Nineties Performing Arts Festival Women

Saturday 29 March 7:45pm

A week of performances of music, drama and dance.

Hundreds of people from Herefordshire and the surrounding areas will participate in this local festival showcasing their wealth of talent.

The 80th Festival will culminate on Saturday with a Gala Concert of the highlights of the week.

Wednesday 19 March | 7.15pm

Ballet: The Winter’s Tale Monday 28 April | 7.15pm

Cosi Fan Tutte

Saturday 26 April | 5.55pm

Why not add a curry to your night, available from 7 – 8:15pm £6 in advance or £8 on the night!

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La Cenerentola

Saturday 10 May | 5.55pm Sponsored by

Live interactive storytelling interspersed with video interviews, music and photo archive - award winning comedian Rosie Wilby traces a personal journey through early 90s feminism to find the collective of women who set up Matrix, York University’s feminist newspaper in the 90s. ‘hilarious adventure story involving a blurring of personal and political history grounded by a good dose of twenty-first century cynicism’ The F Word ‘with plenty of laughs and charm, this a joy of a play, and the most fun you can have in a pair of dungarees and Doc Martens’ **** James Waygood, What’s Peen Seen

Tickets £12.50 Sponsored by:

Tickets £12, Concessions £11

Tickets £18, £15 Concessions or £12.50 each if booking for 4 Met Operas or 4 Royal Opera House

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This is a Friends Fundraiser Tickets £15 (including a curry)

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Friday 4 April 7:30pm

Fascinating Aida

Thursday 3 April 7:30pm

Hereford Concert Society present

O Duo

O Duo’s repertoire spans more than 300 years and is an invigorating mix of popular classics and accessible contemporary music played on two marimbas, vibraphone and a huge array of percussion.

Formed in 2000 at the Royal College of Music, O Duo released their first commercial CD on the Sony BMG label in 2007 to critical acclaim.

They have given concerts throughout Europe and further afield and performed concertos with the BBC Philharmonic, London Philharmonic and Philharmonia Orchestras. They are passionate about commissioning new work.

Programme: Albeniz – Suite Espanola JS Bach – Two Preludes Chopin – Etude Horace Silver – Song for my Father Monti – Czardas

Prokofiev – Prelude Philip Glass – Mad Rush Minoru Miki – Marimba Spiritual O DUO – Bongo Fury, Searching, Junk Trunk

Sponsored by Tickets £18, HCS members £15, students £5, children under 16 £3

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Thursday 10 April 7:30pm Sunday 6 April 2.30pm

The Frog and the Princess

Following a sold-out 2012 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and over 10 million YouTube hits for Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman celebrate 30 years of Fascinating Aïda with a brand new show.

Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully!

Thursday 3 April 8pm

Saturday 5 April 8pm

Gren Bartley sits on the edge of the ever growing link between English and American folk music. He explores the whole range from traditional English songs to the darkest American blues ballads. Add to this his impressive songwriting with a depth and insight of someone twice his age and you will find an artist that is sure to be an important contributor to the roots scene for many years to come. His album, Winter Fires, has gained excellent reviews and put Gren and his band in great demand.

40 years on from smashing their way onto the international music scene, ABBA fans and music fans alike are coming together to celebrate their absolute longevity! For the last twenty-three years, VOULEZ VOUS have been masters of the ABBA scene. With their devotion to the original Swedish supergroup, in 2014 they bring to you, ‘The Waterloo Anniversary Tour!’

With incredible replica costumes and a talented team of performers, Voulez Vous will transport you back to the 1970’s singing along to hits including: Take A Chance, Dancing Queen, S.O.S, Fernando, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,‘The Winner Takes It All, Voulez Vous, Thank You For The Music and Waterloo!

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Gren Bartley Band

Tickets £10, Concessions £8

Tickets £20

Box Office: 01432 340555

Tickets £19.50, Concessions £18.50

The Frog & The Princess is a poignant re-telling of the Brothers Grimm tale that will entertain and delight family audiences.

This exquisitely manipulated and humorous puppetry performance explores the meeting of cultures and what happens when a Princess deems a Frog unworthy of being her friend, just because of what he is. As the Frog and the Princess undergo an emotional journey from rejection to friendship they discover that deep down they are not so very different after all.

This co-production between Rene Baker and Norwich Puppet Theatre has been especially created for 4-8 year olds and their families.

Hazel O’Connor

Striding into the spotlight with cult movie Breaking Glass, award-winning singer-songwriter, Hazel O’Connor immediately became an iconic figure.

This tour coincides with the publication of Hazel’s memoir Breaking Glass Barefoot and Hazel’s unforgettable songs from the film including Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother, and If Only seem even more relevant in our present times.

Expect a sumptuous evening of some of the greatest songs from the 20th century delivered with passion and fire - a soulful introspective dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio – the old, the new and everything in between.

Sponsored by Tickets £8, Concessions £7, Kids Club £6.50

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Wednesday 9 April 7:45pm

Mana

Eddie, a stationary salesman of some repute, flash car, flash suit, with flash chit chat, meets Crystal the local casino croupier, gorgeous, funny, confident, the girl of his dreams, but a girl with a past!

A phone call later he invites her for a getaway break and the two would-be lovers head for a romantic rendezvous in a coastal B and B, where Eddie tries to woo and impress the new love in his life.

Will opposites attract and a love life blossom, or will it be a wet weekend, with no candy floss and love hearts.

A romantic comedy with loads of laughter and romance thrown in, and with Sean Connery, Karaoke and Scrabble, this makes for a weekend to remember.

Delving deep into the unknown, Mana will take you on a journey Feel the hairs on your neck stand up and a shiver down your spine as you encounter the force which resides within all living beings and inanimate objects, the stuff of which magic is made.

Watch exceptional dancers express soul, energy and precision to a stunning backdrop of commissioned music and cutting-edge lighting design, with movement styles drawing from Afro-fusion, Martial Arts techniques, the essence of Flamenco and Ballet.

Vintage and Craft Fair

As part of our 15th Anniversary celebrations, come and enjoy our first Vintage and Craft Fayre! Come along for some fab retro finds; from gorgeous vintage dresses and well-loved classics to beautiful bespoke craft pieces. And after all that treasure hunting, you can relax with afternoon tea and some delightfully old-fashioned tunes in our Cafe Bar. DISCOUNT FOR

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Billy Pearce

National treasure, and without doubt one of Britain’s most talented and best loved comedians, Billy Pearce emerged from the fertile talent fields of Butlins in the mid 1980’s. Multi Award winner Billy, has won just about every comedy award going, including a British Comedy Award, Solo Comedian of the Year, and Best Television Comedy Newcomer at the London Palladium.

Friday 11 April 7:30pm

Louise Dearman

West End leading lady, Louise Dearman invites you to spend the evening with her on this, her first UK tour. Star of Cats, Evita and Wicked, British actress Louise Dearman is the first performer in the history of the musical Wicked to have played both the lead female roles of Glinda and Elphaba between 2010 and 2013. With the release of her third brand new album, Louise will be performing some of her favourite musical theatre songs, live with her band, as well as some familiar favourites. A show that is set to leave you spellbound.

SunDAY 6 April 12-3pm

Feel alive with ACE dance and music

Tickets £12, Concessions £11, Friends and Patrons £8, Courtyard Card £8

Saturday 12 April 7:30pm

Kissing Sid James

Wednesday 9 April 7:30pm

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Sunday 13 April 7:30PM

Year 10 (Wednesday) - Illyria by Bryony Lavery The play tells the story of the British journalist Maria Vargas, who is sent to the country of Illyria to interview the wife of the country’s dictator. However, things don’t go according to the plan and Maria suddenly finds herself in the middle of a world of darkness, violence and torture in the war-torn country of Illyria.

Friday 11 – Sunday 13 April 7pm

Intermediate Youth Theatre

Come and join The Courtyard’s Intermediate Youth Theatre as they perform three shows over three days.

Friday 11 April: Illyria (Year 10) & The Prince of Denmark (Year 11) Saturday 12 April: Gargantua (Year 10, Friday) & Illyria (Year 10) Sunday 13 April: Gargantua (Year 10, Friday) and Prince of Denmark (Year 11)

Tickets £5

Year 10 (Friday) – Gargantua by Carl Grose This absurdist play follows the storyline of a gigantic baby which is born the size of a small elephant and just doesn’t stop growing, causing mass hysteria and the British Government to order a nuclear strike. This comic play gives us a fascinating insight into the way we live our lives and what’s really important to us.

Gerry cross the Mersey

Join in this musical journey through the life and times of one of our greatest 60s icons – Gerry Marsden. Gerry & the Pacemakers topped the UK and US charts for much of the 60s. Gerry talks about his early beginnings in Liverpool, those heady days of the 60s and up to the present.

Hear all Gerry’s greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years at the top. this is a roller coaster ride of fun, music and notstalgia not to be missed.

Box Office: 01432 340555 Thursday 17 April 7:30pm

Mike McGear McCartney

Friday 18 April 1pm & 3:30pm

Bananas in Pyjamas

It’s Banana-riffic!

It’s Partytime in Cuddlestown Park. But wait... the guest of honour’s gone missing?

It’s a Banana emergency!

Join B1, B2, Amy, Lulu and Morgan in this brand new, all singing, all dancing show.

With plenty of audience participation, and slapstick fun... can you help the Banana Detectives solve the case?

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Year 11 – The Prince of Denmark by Michael Lesslie This play takes a look at the life of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark several years before Shakespeare’s play in which our tragic hero dreams of the future and we see surrealist scenes from the play itself unfold. What is real and what isn’t is never certain and our hopes and dreams are never quite what we hope for. This is a play in which all the vigour and energy of youth are never far from darker, more unpleasant circumstances, in which madness and suicide hang in the balance by the future.

Mike takes you through his family album, with stories of Liverpool life from childhood to entering showbiz, when because of Beatlemania, he had to change his name to ‘McGear’, becoming an integral part of the 60’s Merseybeat era. Find out how Scaffold subverted BBC Children’s TV! Hear how Rod Stewart and Freddie Starr woke Mike’s relatives and how Jimi Hendrix became Mike’s backing musician! See George Harrison pinch Joe Brown’s guitar! And why did Billy Connolly have to separate Mike from Michael Parkinson? All will be explained and several thousand more wonderful tales.

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Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 April All days 7.15pm & Sat 2:15pm

Hereford’s Scouts and Guides are back with another rip-roaring show packed full of song & dance and sketches for all the family. From West End showstoppers to Joni Mitchell, from Adele to Florence and the Machine, you’re guaranteed to be tapping your feet and singing all the way home...and all topped off with a sprinkling of new and vintage comedy sketches from the likes of Morecambe and Wise. A fun night out is assured - get your tickets now!

Tickets £10, Concessions £8.50

Aberystwyth Printmakers:

HIGHLIGHTS, ask at Box Office for more details on dates and times The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Saving Mr Banks The Butler Mandela Tarzan The Railway Man Jack Ryan date/times TBC

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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, screen-printing, 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.

Friday 17 January Sunday 02 march

Hereford Art & Craft Society

Founded in 1922, the Herefordshire Art and Craft Society (commonly known as HACS) is an organisation for all makers living in Herefordshire. HACS has a policy of non-selection for joining members so that artists of different abilities are able to enjoy the public showing of their work alongside more experienced makers, finding that confidence and experience gained in this way feeds-back into practice. We have a policy of inclusivity to all. One of the society’s objectives is to invite those interested in the arts, especially those connected with Herefordshire, to exercise their patronage in support of the Society.

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Adrian Higgins

Adrian Higgins is an artist with a wide-ranging practice which includes painting, digital illustration, photography and printmaking. His show at the Courtyard Centre for the Arts will include work produced in the last two years which explores and conveys stories that are often rooted in Herefordshire and the local community, some humorous, some more serious. Each work can be understood as discrete, but individual images often connect and extend the narrative. Overall Higgins’ work can be seen as a soap opera being played out with Herefordshire often used as the backdrop.

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Hoorah for Hoople

A warm Business Club welcome to our newest member Hoople Ltd, joining at Silver level. Hoople works with a wide range of businesses throughout Herefordshire, from nurseries to care homes, offering a variety of support services, including HR, finance and training. They recently opened a new recruitment agency - Hoople Resourcing, and supply apprentices to over 200 local businesses. ‘We are really pleased to be supporting The Courtyard and the great work they do to benefit the community,’ says Corporate Business Relationship Manager Jane Hemingway. www.hoopleltd.co.uk

STOP PRESS

We’re also pleased to welcome Roman Road car dealership Cotswold Hereford BMW who join us as Gold members from November and are also sponsoring Voice of the Heart - Karen Carpenter (see page 9). www.cotswoldherefordbmw.co.uk

A racy night with Bridge3

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Fancy a flutter on the gee gees in the comfort of our studio, with curry thrown in for good measure!? The Courtyard’s long-standing IT provider Bridge3 is kindly sponsoring our first-ever race night which is a fundraiser to support our community work on Saturday, 22nd March from 7.30pm.

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15 YEARS

To coincide with our 15th Anniversary we launched our Fifteen Fund. Until Spring 2014, we are receiving Catalyst funding from Arts Council England (ACE) which means that every £1 donated now and until June 2014 will be doubled.

This means a £1 donation (giftaided) could result in £2.25 for The Courtyard.

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Driving Mr Jason...

From Barrow in Furness to Yeovil, six venues, thousands of miles and a successful run of shows later, Jason & The Argonauts finally completed its UK tour at the Roses Theatre in Tewksbury at the end of October. Thanks are due, in no small part, to the wonderful support from Westlands Toyota Hereford who lent us a brand new Verso car for this Herculean adventure! www.westlands.toyota.co.uk

Support Our Fifteen Fund & Double your Money!

Thanks to the following supporters for benefits in kind: ao.com, Go Ape (Forest of Dean) and Tesco (Bewell Street) Hereford Sixth Form College, Hibiscus Room, 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 was set up to support and develop our creative, education and outreach work within the local Herefordshire community.

We run workshops and projects aimed at young and old people within the community – a particular focus for our organisation is our work with people with dementia being delivered throughout the county. The Courtyard is one of the first arts organisations in the UK to sign up to the Dementia Action Alliance scheme and we have trained staff and stewards in Dementia awareness.

The Fifteen Fund will support our creative work, such as our new national touring production Jason & The Argonauts, helping us to continue to deliver and grow our the quality and reach of our artistic programme.

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. This is why we still need your help. Help us celebrate this milestone year by supporting us to reach our target of £50,000 in donations.

Please give in any way you can at the box office, by post or online via our website. If you are a UK tax payer, don’t forget to gift aid your donation too – as we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated at no extra cost to you! www.courtyard.org.uk/donate

Box Office: 01432 340555

WHAT YOUR DONATION COULD FUND: • £5 pays for the materials for 20 children to do an all day Summer Holiday workshop • £30 pays for a term’s bursary in one of our outreach youth theatres, giving financial support to local children to learn new life skills through drama • £300 pays for care staff training sessions to develop creative activities allowing older adults in care homes direct access to participatory arts • £750 pays for a local young person to pursue an acting career with a National Youth Theatre Bursary • £1000 pays for a 10 week residency in a care home for a dementia specialist poet to lead a 2 hour session each week • £5000 pays for a year’s weekly Extend dance sessions for groups of older people across 6 rural Herefordshire locations

If you would like to find out other ways of giving to The Courtyard, please contact Lucy Wells lucy.wells@courtyard.org.uk or Ellie Teasdale ellie.teasdale@courtyard.org or call the Development Department on 01432 346505.uk.

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The Great Western Way cycle route comes out in Penhaligon Way. For additional cycle routes see the Herefordshire Cycle Guide leaflet from Herefordshire ACouncil. Free 49 Ludlow cycle parkingto& Leominster at The Courtyard.

Access dogs are welcome

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to Brecon & Hay-on-Wye

Cycle Route

to Ross-on-Wye

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Speaking lift to all levels

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.

For local bus information visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk/transport

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Designated disabled parking is located in The Courtyard car park

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Access toilets on all floors

There is a pay and display car park adjacent to The Courtyard. Spaces are limited; please ensure that you park in a designated bay and display a valid ticket. Parking enforcement is in operation. Both daytime and evening charges apply, 7 days a week (incl. Sundays and Bank Holidays).

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 £2.50 day permit from the Box Office on proof of attendance.

The Courtyard supports twoshare, a free service that links drivers and passengers to share journeys and so reduce the number of cars on the road.

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Step free access to all areas of the building

Car Parking

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Wheelchair spaces are available in the Main House stalls and the Studio Theatre with a free seat for a companion. Assistance from a steward is available if required. Please request a wheelchair space when booking.

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.

Audio enhancement facilities are available for events in Main House and all films in the Studio.

Parent and baby facilities are located in the cloakroom on the ground floor.

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Access our Facilities

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www.courtyard.org.uk

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In Person: Pay by cash, cheque, Theatre Tokens to provide alternative seats to those purchased (of

or by most major credit and debit cards.

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.

Refunds & Exchanges: Refunds are not given unless the event is cancelled. Tickets may be

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: • Cinderella, Sat 7 Dec at 7pm (note this replaces Sat 14 Dec at 2pm) • Dracula, Thu 6 Feb at 7.30pm • Gilbert & Sullivan, Sat 22 March at 2.30pm 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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listings

The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR

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Comedy Club Syd Lawrence Limehouse Lizzy Voice of the Heart – Karen Carpenter Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber Circus of Horrors Danny Driver Comedy Club Lady GoGo Goch Russell Howard George Gershwin: An American in London Jonzi D Lee Hurst Land of Mines10

FEBRUARY

1 Broadway and Beyond 2 OMG Herefordshire 6 The London Philharmonic

Skiffle Orchestra 5&6 Dracula 7 Chas Hodges 8 Acis & Galatea 11 David Baddiel 12 Tap Factory 13 European Union Chamber Orchestra 13-15 Hereford County

Drama Festival 15 Russell Kane 19-22 Aladdin

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liVE EVENTS

...And Fade to Black Steve Parrish Oysterband Chetham’s School of Music 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.

March

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Princess Ida Comedy Club 366 Days of Kindness Race Night Tom Ten Moscow State Circus Herefordshire Performing Arts Festival Nineties Woman

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

open

APRIL

3 3 4 5 6 6 9 9 10 11 11-13 12 13 17 18 22-26

JANUARY - APRIL 2014

O Duo Gren Bartley Band Fascinating Aida Voulez Vous Vintage and Craft Fair The Frog and the Princess Mana Kissing Sid James Hazel O’Connor Louise Dearman Intermediate Youth Theatre Billy Pearce Gerry Cross the Mersey Mike McGear McCartney Bananas in Pyjamas Gang Show

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

FIRST tUESDAY OF THE MONTH at 7.30pm