SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2018
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CONTENTS Live Events Films
WELCOME 3 – 33 34 – 35
Exhibitions 36 Workshops
37 – 39
Museum & Heritage
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Classes & Hires
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Booking Information
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Live Events Diary
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We have a jam-packed autumn season – in fact, it’s so busy that we had to add some extra pages to the brochure! This season sees the introduction of The Tasting Gallery, a series of events run by our café bar, and the launch of our evening menu; see the next page for the delicious options that you will be able to enjoy before the start of our evening events. We’re also excited to introduce Event Cinema this season, allowing you to experience spectacular London productions right in front of you on the big screen. We’re kicking off with The Royal Ballet’s Christmas classic, The Nutcracker, direct from the Royal Opera House. Our Beyond the Walls libraries tour is heading out across the Borough with a pirate-themed family show this year. We’re also celebrating the Havant-based manufacturer Kenwood with a unique 1960’s themed day in September, and in October we will be holding a symposium of performances, films and discussion about life for women and girls in the twenty-first century. For the festive season, the hilarious Living Spit will be returning with another cracker of a show – this time they will be presenting their unique take on the nativity! We’ve also got the incredible Showaddywaddy here to get the party started, and we are rounding off the season with a magical adaptation of Hansel and Gretel that will be perfect for the whole family to enjoy. See you soon, The Spring Team
Support Us - The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre Membership The Spring is a small place where big things happen. We place the community at the heart of what we do, and deliver cultural experiences that help to make Havant Borough special. As a registered charity, support from people such as our members is crucial in allowing us to continue the work that we do. If you share our passion for arts and heritage and want to support The Spring, then why not become a member for only £12 per year. You will receive benefits including: • • • •
Invitations to special events and season introductions by our Director Early view of the season brochure, giving the opportunity to book in advance of publication Quarterly e-newsletters about our work Voting rights at the AGM. The 2018 AGM will take place on Monday 26 November at 7pm.
Membership is £12 per year or £20 for a joint membership To find out more and to join, please contact the Box Office or visit our website www.thespring.co.uk/support-us. Thank you.
Havant Borough Community Lottery
We are registered as a good cause in the Havant Borough Community Lottery. Tickets are £1 per week and for every ticket sold through The Spring’s page, 50p goes directly to The Spring, plus a further amount goes towards other good causes in the Borough. If you would like to support The Spring and be in with a chance of winning £25,000, visit www.havantlottery.co.uk and search ‘The Spring’ to find our page, or call 023 9319 0011.
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The Spring’s café bar is launching an evening menu this season! Meat Platter Crusty bread, selection of cured meats, olives, Charlotte Brown’s fig and pear chutney and homemade chicken liver pate £9.45 Hampshire Cheese Board Crusty bread, Isle of Wight Blue, Tunworth, Lyburn Gold and Charlotte Brown’s apple chutney £8.75 Homemade Pate with Melba Toast Homemade chicken liver pate, apple chutney and melba toast with a salad garnish £4.95 Breads and Dips Three types of bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, homemade hummus and olives Bowl of mixed olives
£4.50 £3.20
You can place your order by contacting The Spring’s café on 023 9224 9065 or by emailing corinnew@thespring.co.uk. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours prior to the event. Please arrive one hour before the performance to allow enough time for you to enjoy your food. If you have any dietary requirements please state these at the time of booking.
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THE TASTING GALLERY
Featuring The Winchester Distillery
Sunday 2 September, 7pm Tickets £18
We are kick-starting our autumn season with an evening of gin tasting in The Spring’s café bar! The evening will include • a complimentary gin cocktail • a first taste of our brand new evening menu • five local spirits to taste including Twisted Nose, Hampshire’s watercress gin Doors open at 7pm, tasting will begin at 7.30pm. If you have any dietary requirements please contact The Spring’s café on 023 9224 9065 before booking.
THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY
by Tim Firth An amateur production from Dynamo Youth Theatre
Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 September, 7.30pm Tickets £12, £9 under 18s
Mizzis Horrocks’ class of seven year olds is about to perform their nativity play at Flint Street Junior School for the proud mums and dads - and the occasional social worker. Squabbles arise when Gabriel wants to play Mary, the Star grumbles he’s not a proper star like they have at NASA, Herod won’t stop waving to his mum and dad and the subversive Innkeeper is determined to liven up the traditional script. And then the stick insect escapes... A warm, witty and funny play, it was first performed to critical acclaim at the Liverpool Playhouse. Licence provided by Samuel French Ltd
Saturday 8 September, 1pm Free
In the gallery Spoken word but not as you know it! Come along to see a free showcase of The Front Room performers who will be coming to The Spring as part of the new Front Room events taking place in the Mezzanine Gallery throughout the season. This showcase will bring together a sample of the region’s finest performance poets and musicians. You’ll enjoy spoken word excellence from The Speech Painter, the humour of Craig Maskell, as well as Havant’s own Dick Senior, Mark Cassidy and Bench Theatre’s David Penrose. Radio KWG and Les Kazoos D’Amour will provide music. Open mic also available (registration from 12.45pm)
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DON’T LEAVE ME NOW
Tuesday 11 September, 2.30pm & 6.30pm
Dementia Pathfinders is pleased to host this performed play reading written by Brian Daniels of New End Theatre Beyond and performed by a cast of professional actors.
Free but booking is required
Inspired by the lived experiences of two families, Don’t Leave Me Now highlights the impact of a diagnosis of dementia at a young age, and explores the dilemmas and struggles faced by people living with dementia and their carers on their unpredictable and heart-breaking journeys. The event will also include a book-signing session with Rachael Dixey, whose story Our Dementia Diary: Irene, Alzheimer’s and Me was the original inspiration for the play.
BOOK GROUP: A LEGACY OF SPIES
Thursday 13 September, 7.15pm Tickets £6 including a glass of wine or soft drink
by John le Carré John le Carré’s latest novel, A Legacy of Spies, takes us back to the world of the Cold War, or rather the ghosts of that period of time. A letter arrives for Peter Guillam, a long-retired former disciple of George Smiley in the British Secret Service, summoning him to London. Intelligence operations that were once the toast of the Service are being dissected by a generation with no memory of the Berlin Wall. Described as gripping, fast-paced and poignant. Peter Hammond will lead the discussion.
THE WALL OF FLOYD Their Mortal Remains Tour
Thursday 13 September, 8pm Tickets £15, £14 concessions
After an exciting and successful 2017 nationwide Earth & Space Tour, the south’s very own Pink Floyd tribute band return to The Spring with the 2018 Their Mortal Remains Tour. The band combine live musical performance with the latest digital technology to deliver fan favourites from across Pink Floyd’s back catalogue, including hits from The Wall and Wish You Were Here, and they will of course perform most of Dark Side of the Moon, capturing the essence of Pink Floyd’s iconic live and studio sound. Promoted independently of The Spring.
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VIVA NEIL DIAMOND Bob Drury’s one-man show is an absolute must-see for any Diamond fans. He has been delighting fans all over the world with his vocal likeness to the legendary performer.
Friday 14 September, 7.30pm Tickets £15
This year’s show includes all the favourites such as Cracklin’ Rosie, America, Love on the Rocks, Play Me, Hello Again, Forever in Blue Jeans, Beautiful Noise, I’m a Believer, Red Red Wine and of course Sweet Caroline. You’ll also enjoy Neil Diamond’s UK hit Pretty Amazing Grace and a few lesser-known songs that are sure to become your favourites by the end of the evening. Promoted independently of The Spring.
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS
Saturday 15 September, 8pm Tickets £25
Feat. The Hi Riders Soul Revue
Founding member and lead singer of 60s band Amen Corner, Andy Fairweather Low is a world-renowned musician. He has toured extensively with the likes of Eric Clapton and Roger Waters and worked with numerous artists such as Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix. On tour again, Andy returns to The Spring with a nine-piece band, The Hi Riders Soul Revue featuring an extended brass section and Hammond organ to add to the show. Andy’s 2016 show at The Spring was a total sell-out, so we recommend booking your tickets early! Seated and standing tickets available
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Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 September, 7.30pm Saturday 22 September, 2.30pm Tickets £10, £8 concessions Matinee £9, £7 concessions Special offer: Wednesday 19 September – buy one get one half price
CONSTELLATIONS
by Nick Payne An amateur production from Bench Theatre Two people. One relationship. Infinite possibilities. When Marianne and Roland meet at a barbecue, a multiverse of potential outcomes unfolds. Each choice they make creates a series of branching paths; a series of vignettes showing the effects of free will and chance in our lives. Hailed by The Telegraph as a piece that is “playful, intelligent and bursting with ideas, but also achieves a powerful undertow of emotion” Nick Payne’s genre-busting play explores free will and friendship, quantum multiverse theory, love, and honey.
Thursday 20 September, 7.15pm Tickets £5, £4 concessions
In the Upper Mezzanine Spoken word but not as you know it! Southampton-based Ricky Tart headlines an eclectic night of poetry. He will be joined by performers who embrace spoken word, theatre, comedy and music. Ricky Tart mixes the surreal with the everyday to create memorable and thought-provoking stories. He weaves elements of poetry, rap, song, and theatre into a broad palette of tall tales that may include ISIS Penguins, warring conjoined twins, Schrödinger’s Lottery Ticket, or sometimes just growing his eyebrows out. Support will be provided by Craig Maskell who has been described as a rock ‘n’ roll poet and is guaranteed to have you splitting your sides! Other guests include Havant poets Denise Bennett and Mark Cassidy, with music provided by Sussex young folk performer of the year, Megan Linford. Open mic also available (registration from 7pm)
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TANGMERE AND THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
Thursday 20 September, 7.45pm Tickets £6.50
Talk by John Gradwell In the Langstone Room
John Gradwell, from Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, will give a talk on the Special Operations Executive (SOE), the British underground army of World War II. He will tell us about the pilots who flew the SOE Lysander aircraft from Tangmere on moonlit nights delivering and collecting agents from France. John will also speak about the agents themselves, including a specific female agent from the SOE French Section and her inspiring story of bravery. Photo credit Nigel Ish, CC-BY-SA-3.0
Monday 24 September, 8pm Tickets £9, £8 concessions
Local comedian James Alderson hosts a night of brand new comedy material, headlined by Sky’s Soccer AM star Lloyd Griffith. Lloyd is heading to The Spring after a sell-out UK tour and providing tour support for Jack Whitehall and Rob Beckett. He’ll be joined by four other comedians who will be testing out their new lines on you! Recommended for ages 18+ Line-up subject to change
JIM CAUSLEY
Friday 28 September, 8pm
Since folk musician Jim Causley released his debut album in 2005, his unique voice and persona have helped him to become a respected and much-loved figure in today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. He has been nominated six times for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award including for Singer of the Year in 2017. As a relative of poet Charles Causley, Jim was asked to compose the soundtrack to a biographical film about the life of Charles Causley which aired on BBC Four last year. Jim has previously toured and performed with artists including Waterson:Carthy, Eddie Reader, Show of Hands and Kate Rusby, but tonight takes centre stage with his solo folk performance.
Tickets £14, £13 concessions
“The finest singer of his generation” Mojo Magazine
Photo credit Benjamin Borley
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MIXING ‘N’ TWISTING Come along for a unique 60’s themed day to celebrate Kenwood, the household-name manufacturer that has been operating from its head office in Havant since 1962. The company’s products have become a national institution since it was first founded and its presence in the Borough has helped to put Havant on the manufacturing map.
Saturday 29 September, 11.30am – 1.30pm FREE EVENT
Kenwood Van
On display will be a vintage Kenwood van filled with the iconic Kenwood Chefs as well as photographs and memorabilia from the company.
Memories of Ken
A display and conversation from John Wood, the stepson of Kenwood’s founder, Kenneth Wood. He will provide photography, memorabilia and personal memories of his stepdad and the company.
Pearl’s Pin Up Parlour
Get your ’do done 60’s style! Vintage stylists from Pearl’s Pin Up Parlour will be offering free nostalgic hair and make-up looks for you to try, as well as displaying styling artefacts through the decades.
Nails and Tales with The Pampervan
Over the next few months we plan to collect stories and memories about Kenwood in Havant, with the plan of presenting an exhibition and creating a documentary film in 2019. Do you have memories of Kenwood in Havant? Maybe you or a family member worked for the company? We’re looking for four people to chat and share their memories with us whilst getting a free manicure from oralhistory trained beautician Laura O’Mahony. For more information and to book a slot please email faithd@thespring.co.uk or call 023 9247 2700. Even if you don’t fancy getting your nails done for free, please do come along anyway to share your memories and to help us collect stories about the company and its impact on our community.
Plus…
Live music will be provided by vintage singer Lianne, and our café will be serving 60’s themed refreshments throughout.
A Taste of Honey, 1.45pm Vintage film with introduction and post-show discussion by Professor Sue Harper Screening of the kitchen-sink play written by Shelagh Delaney. Tickets £8.50, £7.50 concessions
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A SUPER HAPPY STORY (ABOUT FEELING SUPER SAD)
Wednesday 3 October, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions
Followed by a post-show chat Presented by Silent Uproar and house Sally’s a happy person. She doesn’t let little things get her down and she almost never cries. But she’s got an illness. It makes her feel like she isn’t the person she wants to be, but she doesn’t want anyone to know about it. A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) is a hilarious cabaret musical about depression that explains, sings and throws glitter about how it’s OK not to be OK. It’s joyful, buoyant, gleeful, slightly silly, sugar-coated, unrelenting and completely super happy! (Except for all the bits about depression). Written by Jon Brittain (Olivier Award winner, Rotterdam), with music by Frisky and Mannish’s Matthew Floyd Jones, A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) won a 2017 Fringe First and the Musical Theatre Review Best Musical.
“A mix of wit and low-key emotion that suddenly grips your heart” Guardian
Recommended for ages 14+
Thursday 4 October, 7.30pm Tickets £15, £14 concessions
NOT ABOUT HEROES by Stephen MacDonald Followed by a post-show chat
Not About Heroes is the extraordinary story of two First World War poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. Based on their real-life relationship, this moving play tells the story of the poets’ meeting in Craiglockhart Hospital in 1917 and their ensuing friendship based on their love of poetry and hatred of the conflict that brought them together. This award-winning story is coming to The Spring as part of a world tour that began in 2017 to commemorate the centenary of both the meeting depicted in the play and of the armistice.
“Recreates the Great War as tangibly as if the theatre had filled with the smoke and stench of the battlefield. Compelling and superbly performed.”
British Theatre Guide
Flying Bridge Theatre Company and Seabright Productions
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TRACY BORMAN THE KING’S WITCH
Friday 5 October, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions
Tracy Borman is an author and historian, most widely known for writing Elizabeth’s Women, a unique biography exploring the life of Elizabeth I. She has appeared on television and radio numerous times, has written for BBC History and is currently joint Chief Curator for Historic Royal Palaces. Tracy’s debut novel The King’s Witch is the inspiration for her talk at The Spring. Tracy will take us into the turbulent world of the early Stuart court, where King James I waged a war on witches and Catholics alike. It was not long before a dark campaign to destroy both King and Parliament gathered pace, culminating in the Gunpowder Plot. The heroine of the novel is Frances Gorges, daughter of one of Elizabeth I’s favourite ladies-in-waiting. Interweaving fact and fiction, Tracy will tell Frances’s story, and in so doing will bring one of the most dramatic events in British history vividly to life.
BUTTERFLIES
A Half Moon and Tangled Feet co-production
Saturday 6 October, 11.30am Tickets £8, £7 groups of four or more
“I’ve got that funny feeling again… it’s a good thing right?” Three friends embark on an exciting adventure to chase their butterflies away. They cross new seas to uncharted lands, on a journey filled with discovery. The only trouble is they’re all a bit worried about it. What if I get wet? What if I make a new friend? What if I don’t? During their voyage the group ride the waves, walk high bridges, skirt deep caves and climb to the sky, before reaching dry land, braver than ever before. Join our intrepid characters as they step into the unknown in an uplifting tale of friendship, courage and learning how to dance in the rain. Recommended for ages 3 – 8 Photo credit Stephen Beeny
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THE BOOK OF GENESIS
Saturday 6 October, 8pm Tickets £15, £14 concessions
Returning to The Spring with a packed three hour show is The Book of Genesis! Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the early songs of the influential progressive rock band with the leading UK tribute, who faithfully recreate the 1970s era complete with period musical instruments, fabulous costumes and an animated slide show. Promoted independently of The Spring.
YOUNG HERBERT’S HORRORS LIBRARY TOUR Presented by Half Moon
We’re setting sail to travel across the seas (well…across Havant Borough at least…) this autumn to bring you another fantastic family show. This year’s tale is about wannabe pirate Young Herbert. So, get your swashbuckling boots on and head down to a library near you to hear about his antics. Young Herbert is a little horror. Living on a boat should be the ideal life for a wannabe pirate, but the boat’s grounded until Herbert can learn to tidy his cabin, eat his greens and be more polite. A big storm brews up when Herbert is sent home from school and Mum calls on Great Uncle Albatross to warn him of the dangers of rebellion. But who is Great Uncle Albatross and do his cautionary tales really have the power to make Young Herbert behave? Or will they just give Young Herbert the horrors? Featuring swashbuckling verse, jaunty music, gallows humour and the obligatory parrot, Young Herbert’s Horrors is Justin Coe’s brand new spoken word show for children. Recommended for ages 4 – 9 Pay what you decide: Book your tickets in advance, for no up-front cost, and then decide what you think the show is worth after you’ve seen it. Young Herbert’s Horrors is part of The Spring’s Beyond the Walls programme, that sees us take arts events and activities to audiences across the borough.
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Monday 8 October, 4pm (Emsworth Library) Tuesday 9 October, 4pm (Waterlooville Library) Wednesday 10 October, 4pm (Leigh Park Library) Thursday 11 October, 4pm (Hayling Island Library) Pay what you decide
BOOK GROUP: THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
Thursday 11 October, 7.15pm Tickets £6 including a glass of wine or soft drink
by Arundhati Roy The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy won the Man Booker Prize for fiction in 1997, as ‘an exceptional masterpiece’. Set in India, exploring the tragic fate of a family which ‘tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved and how’, it is a novel which appeals to both the head and the heart. A rare and compelling story. The discussion will be led by Caroline Hammond.
THE BLACK CAT
Followed by a post-show chat
Thursday 11 October, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions
A renegade retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s twisted tale. Two performers dismember the process of adaptation by reimagining a macabre classic with the cheekiest of glints in their eyes. An enigmatic writer has adapted Poe’s original story and handed scripts over to two performers who are now taking merciless liberties with the words – like a madman taking out a furious rage on a helpless pet. Balanced between the hilarious and the horrific, this show revels in the darkness that hides just under the surface. The Black Cat is gravely good fun, but be warned: it will get catty. Meow.
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IMAGE CONSCIOUS
Friday 12 October, 8pm Tickets £15, £14 concessions
“Greetings. I am one of the world’s comedians and I’m here to tell ye about my show. Have you ever considered the unique predicament of the soft-shell crab? Well I have. That animal is absolutely ridiculous. What about the many, MANY problems that occur when organising a suburban orgy? The catering, for example. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, which incidentally is a terrible type of lettuce.” Paul Foot With his quirky comedy and cult following, we are delighted that Paul Foot is returning to The Spring. He is a BBC New Comedy Award and Daily Telegraph Open Mic winner and his recent television and radio appearances include The Infinite Monkey Cage (BBC Radio 4), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC2) and Would I Lie To You (BBC1).
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BEING HER What does it mean to be a woman today? Recent campaigns such as #MeToo and Time’s Up have sparked a fresh awareness of feminist issues. We want to recognise and support this moment by holding an evening symposium of performances, films and discussion, examining life for women and girls in the twenty-first century. Join us for the whole evening to explore the subject or choose to come along for just a bit. Why Women? In the Langstone Room Throughout the evening we will be screening a series of 10 short films from the Why Women? Campaign, narrated by Helen Mirren. Why Women? is a media initiative that aims to raise awareness about the health, rights and wellbeing of girls and women worldwide. Throughout the evening our café bar will be open serving our new evening menu along with some specials just for tonight; including prosecco ready on ice! This event is part of the Beyond the Stage programme, The Spring’s programme of unique events where you don’t just watch a show; you experience it.
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Saturday 13 October, 4.30pm onwards Symposium (all-inclusive) tickets: £30, £27 concessions
Mission Abort, 5pm Followed by a post-show chat Mission Abort is a one-woman play about the human behind the choice. It’s a rollercoaster journey that will have you laughing and crying, and asking the big question – how can a choice that is so right be so hard? Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions or as part of the Symposium Ticket Perfectly Imperfect Women, 7pm Followed by a post-show chat What makes us want to be perfect? What is so bad about imperfection anyway? In this universal story, multi-award-winning storyteller Danyah Miller explores what drives us to want to live perfect lives as mothers, daughters, wives, sisters and breadwinners. Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions or as part of the Symposium Ticket Kathy Lette: Girls Night Out, 9pm “Women are each other’s human wonderbras – uplifting, supportive and making each other look bigger and better.” Join feminist author, TV personality and autism spectrum-mum Kathy Lette for her hilarious one-woman show where she’ll examine everything from Puberty Blues to Menopause Blues. Grab your girlfriends and come along. Wit, warmth and full frontal frankness guaranteed. Tickets £18, £17 concessions or as part of the Symposium Ticket
DRACULA
by Bram Stoker, adapted by Liz Lochead An amateur production from HumDrum
Wednesday 17 October – Saturday 20 October, 7.30pm Tickets £12
“I am Dracula…” Jonathan Harker is a solicitor’s clerk, sent to Transylvania by his employer to complete the sale of run-down Carfax Abbey to a Székely nobleman, a Count of the noble line of the Dragon. After a terrifying journey he arrives at his host’s home - a desolate, cliff-top castle - and enters a hell, a nightmare that will consume him, his bride-to-be, her sister and all those nearest and dearest to them… Following their award-winning performance of Mary, Queen of Scots, Got Her Head Chopped Off, HumDrum return to the work of Liz Lochead with her 1985 adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 masterpiece. Amateur performance rights by kind permission of Nick Hern Books Ltd
Thursday 18 October, 7.15pm Tickets £5, £4 concessions
In the Upper Mezzanine Spoken word but not as you know it! This evening will be headlined by Portsmouth-born poet Katie Gill. Katie has come a long way fast since leaving Havant College, having recently been part of The London Roundhouse poetry collective. She has also headlined and performed at Hammer and Tongues, Bestival, London’s Speakeasy club and for The Front Room at Victorious Festival. Support will be provided by local acclaimed poet Maggie Sawkins and Dave Jordan on double bass, with guest slots from Dick Senior, musician James George and Portsmouth-based youthful duo White Rat combining poetry with mellow keyboard sounds. Bench Theatre’s Vincent Adams will compere. Open mic also available (registration from 7pm).
AN EVENING WITH HAZEL O’CONNOR
Sunday 21 October, 8pm SOLD OUT.
A very special evening with award-winning singer-songwriter Hazel O’Connor, joined here by Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) on sax and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards. Hazel will be performing a soulful introspective dip into her stunning portfolio, combining the old and the new, plus a special meet and greet after the show. To be the first to hear about our upcoming shows, why not join our membership scheme? See page 2 for details.
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SAM AVERY
THE LEARNER PARENT
Thursday 25 October, 8pm Tickets £18
Parenthood is a crafty beast. The second you master something it changes the game so you’re rubbish at it again. Stand-up comedian, viral blogger and bestselling author Sam Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig episodes and a headful of hair loss later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood. Sam’s honest, messy account of wrestling with sleep deprivation and breast pumps - right through to his botched attempts at discipline and pathetic bids to stifle various toddler tantrums that definitely registered on the Richter scale - will have you testing your pelvic floor with laughter.
BUTSER ANCIENT FARM THE ROMAN MOSAIC PROJECT In the Langstone Room
Sue Webber from Butser Ancient Farm will be at The Spring to speak about the Roman mosaic project. The project is an attempt to build a Roman mosaic in situ using traditional techniques, possibly for the first time in Britain for 1600 years. She will explore how Roman mosaics are made and follow the journey of the project’s attempt to recreate a fullsized mosaic at the farm this summer. Sue will also give a general update on the Butser Ancient Farm.
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Thursday 25 October, 7.45pm Tickets £6.50
Friday 26 October, 2.30pm Tickets £8, £7 groups of four or more
MORGAN & WEST
MORE MAGIC FOR KIDS Bigger, bolder and more brilliant than before! Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West come to The Spring in half term with a marvellous magic show full of crazy capers for the young, old, and everyone in-between. Expect the unexpected, believe the unbelievable, but do not dare miss the unmissable Morgan & West! Might Mr Morgan manage a whole trick without his partner complaining? Will Mr West ever accept children as real people too? Can everyone’s favourite duo of deception finally find fame, fortune, and a box of fondant fancies? Find out all of this and more when you book your tickets and come along! Running time 1 hour. Recommended for ages 5+
Friday 26 October, 8pm Tickets £15, £14 concessions
MORGAN & WEST
TIME-TRAVELLING MAGICIANS Great Scott! Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West are bringing a magical extravaganza to The Spring this millennium! Not content with their lot as the nineteenth century’s greatest magic duo, this prestidigitatory pair present a conjuring spectacular to the audiences of the modern day. No future is left unseen and no timeline left unaltered as these temporal tricksters burst into the twenty-first century with a show brimming over with baffling magic, unparalleled precognitive powers, and a totally genuine ability to travel through time! An unforgettable evening of magic, mystery, and the unexplainable.
HHHH “Superbly crafted” The Stage
Recommended for ages 10+
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NOT THE ROLLING STONES Not The Rolling Stones are back at The Spring this October for another rocking show. This truly international tribute band have continued to appear around Europe and the Middle East as well as touring the whole of the UK. They will once again be delivering their flamboyant, authentic and energetic homage to one of the greatest rock bands of all time at a fraction of the price of the real thing. There will be the usual favourites like Satisfaction, Jumping Jack Flash and Brown Sugar, as well as a couple of great songs from The Stones’ huge back catalogue so there is sure to be something for everyone!
Saturday 27 October, 8pm Tickets £15, £14 concessions
Seated and standing tickets available Promoted independently of The Spring.
FROGMAN
Presented by curious directive and house Summer 1995, The Great Barrier Reef. Police divers hover over the reef, looking for traces of missing teenager Ashleigh Richardson by torchlight. Meera, daughter of a police diver and coral reef expert in her own right, revisits her memories of that summer as she helps with a presentday murder investigation. FROGMAN is a coming-of-age thriller told in virtual reality. Featuring live theatre and ground-breaking VR technology, each audience member will be given a headset to experience the 1995 storyline. Join us for a unique, award-winning theatrical experience that bridges the space between science and art, land and sea.
“curious directive are theatre pioneers” The Telegraph
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Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 October, 7pm & 9pm Tickets £15, £14 concessions
POISONED BEDS
by Lucy Flannery & Greg Mosse Followed by a post-show chat with Kate Mosse
Thursday 1 November, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions
December 1918. Elizabeth Wells is preparing a concert to celebrate women’s suffrage and the end of the Great War. With songs and stories, she traces her family’s rise from harbour to High Street, the tragic crisis of Emsworth’s oyster industry and, finally, her own struggle to free herself from a cold, ambitious husband. A story of female resilience contesting established power and an evocation of a town’s bitter-sweet heritage, Poisoned Beds is a stirring one-woman performance, accompanied by celebrated Havant musician, John Gleadall. The post-show chat will be led by international best-selling author Kate Mosse. Photo credit Benjamin Graham
LOS PACAMINOS FEAT. PAUL YOUNG
Friday 2 November, 8pm Tickets £24
Join the party as The Spring turns into the perfect cantina setting for a great night rocking with the cactus-sharp, tequila-filled, Stetson-wearing, magnificent six, Los Pacaminos! Los Pacaminos features Paul Young, Drew Barfield, Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses and Melvin Duffy, the UK’s premier pedal steel player. One of the UK’s most popular live touring bands, Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbison. Seated and standing tickets available
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HAVANT LIGHT OPERA Music Bites in the Gallery
Saturday 3 November, 1pm Free
Shakespeare said that music is the food of love – and this is an opportunity to eat while you listen! A small group of Havant Light Opera members will entertain you with songs old and new from their wide repertoire whilst you enjoy the delights of The Spring’s café. Music will include excerpts from Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operas, as well as other musical theatre, and songs secular and sacred. There may even be a taster from Humbug – their forthcoming Christmas show – and a chance to meet the singers and find out what the Society is all about.
THE FB POCKET ORCHESTRA
Blues, Ragtime, Hot Jazz, songs and dances from long ago
Saturday 3 November, 8pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions
Working backwards from the 1930s, the FB Pocket Orchestra explores repertoire that formed the embryo of what is now known as popular music. The members originally began playing together to explore heritage music and became an official project in 2012, with a debut album released in October of that year. Since then they have performed regularly across the region. They come to The Spring with their ever popular contemporary slant on popular acoustic music from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, transporting you to a time when life was much simpler! The FB Pocket Orchestra will be holding free open rehearsals in The Spring’s café on Monday 8, 15, 22 and 29 October from 12noon – 1pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to listen.
“Atmospheric, yet vibrant, this charming collection of songs will make you wish you had been born some 100 years ago. The style, glamour and ‘fabulousness’ of this era is captured beautifully on the album” Claire Anderson Jazz FM
BOOK GROUP: ON CHESIL BEACH
Thursday 8 November, 7.15pm Tickets £6 including a glass of wine or soft drink
by Ian McEwan
To tie in with the recent film of the novel, On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan is our book group choice for November. A newly married couple arrive at a hotel on the Dorset coast but their fears of the wedding night come to the fore. Can they resolve these initial difficulties to save a marriage? Told with subtlety and truth we will discuss with whom we have sympathy and why. Glad West will lead the discussion. The film adaptation of On Chesil Beach is showing on Wednesday 28 November, see page 35 for details.
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Thursday 8 November, 7.30pm Tickets £15, 14 concessions
POP MUSIC
by Anna Jordan Followed by a post-show chat For anyone that’s ever been a dick on the dance floor. A wedding. A free bar. A blast from the past. G and Kayla’s lives are a mess but tonight they’re determined to ‘Have It Large’. As their veins course with adrenaline and cheap prosecco, we follow them on an epic journey through thirty years of Pop. Can the DJ save them as they become Dancing Queens, reliving their Teenage Dream, Staying Out For The Summer and Spicing Up Their Lives? Pop makes promises it can’t keep, and soon they’ll discover they have more in common than their taste in tunes. A night at the theatre like no other, Pop Music is an emotionally contagious rollercoaster written by Bruntwood Prize winner Anna Jordan and is the latest gig-theatre extravaganza from the producers of With a Little Bit of Luck and smash-hit play Every Brilliant Thing.
“Don’t miss this amazing night of theatre and music. I highly recommend this event, so come along and join us to dance in the aisles” Sophie Fullerlove, Director at The Spring Photo credit Rebecca Need-Menear A Paines Plough and Birmingham Repertory Theatre production in association with Latitude Festival.
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HEART OF OAK
The naval timber scarcity in the reign of George III Talk by Gale Gould In the Langstone Room
Thursday 8 November, 7.45pm Tickets £6.50
During the eighteenth century there was a belief that Britain was suffering `a great Scarcity of Timber’ and more particularly `that Sort of which our ships are constructed’. This led to proposals for parts of the New Forest to be enclosed and the remainder to be ‘disposed of by public sale’. But was this modern history’s first instance of `fake news’? This illustrated talk by Gale Gould from the University of Southampton reveals how close the New Forest came to being lost to future generations.
JULIETTE BURTON BUTTERFLY EFFECT
Friday 9 November, 8pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions
Award-winning comedian Juliette Burton’s acclaimed docucomedy explores the power of kindness. Most of us find it hard enough being kind to ourselves - let alone others. So is being nice outdated? Or can kindness change the world? Juliette’s shows sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015, 2016 and 2017, and she has featured on BBC One’s The One Show and ITV’s This Morning. A comedy show about a serious subject is a tall order, but Juliette is fearless. It’s her kind of thing. Would you #DareToBeKind?
GRAHAM FELLOWS
COMPLETELY OUT OF CHARACTER Graham Fellows – the performer behind the Radio 4 star character John Shuttleworth – has been delighting us for 25 years with his character’s songs and quirky take on everyday life. Now he is stepping out from behind the keyboard (minus the purple leather jacket and fawn slacks) and is ready to plug in his guitar and sing his own songs. As well as performing an array of music Graham will talk about Shuttleworth and his other comic characters, his pivotal acting role on Coronation Street and becoming a teenage popstar as Jilted John. A night of comedy and music not to miss!
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Saturday 10 November, 8pm Tickets £13, £12 concessions
Monday 12 November, 8pm Tickets £9, £8 concessions
Local comedian James Alderson hosts a night of brand new comedy material. This show will be headlined by Nathan Caton, star of Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo and Russell Howard’s Good News. Nathan will be joined by a selection of other comedians ready to test out their new lines on you! Recommended for ages 18+ Line-up subject to change
STEPHEN K AMOS
BOUQUETS AND BRICKBATS Highly acclaimed standup comedian Stephen K Amos is returning to The Spring with his brand new tour, Bouquets and Brickbats.
Thursday 15 & Friday 16 November, 8pm Tickets £18.50
“Deliciously deft…we roared at ad-libbing that was first rate throughout…you’ll leave the show smiling”
The Times
As Brexit looms on, Trump reigns rampant and everyone seems pushed to extremes, Stephen’s main aim is to cheer us up. Forget everything that’s going on in the world and immerse yourself in the warmth of “one of the most likeable figures in British Comedy” (Radio Times). As seen on QI, The People’s History of LGBT, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and heard on BBC Radio 4’s What Does The K Stand For?
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MISCHIEF AND MYSTERY IN MOOMIN VALLEY Presented by Get Lost and Found
Open a book and discover a world where anything is possible. Be sure to pack your imagination and join us on an unforgettable journey to Moomin Valley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives and adventures are plentiful. Magical puppetry, an ingenious set, original music and interactive play will delight young audiences and encourage them to immerse themselves in a unique participatory storytelling experience. Expect snow, surprises and plenty of Moomin mischief! Licensed by Moomin Characters tm. Recommended for ages 4 – 7
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Saturday 17 November, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm Tickets £8, £7 groups of four or more
FRANCESCA BEARD’S POSTTRUTH APOCALYPSE
Saturday 17 November, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions
with support from The Front Room
Spare change… credit cards…air miles…fast food…online streaming…clickbait…cheap meat…wet wipes…plastic… hot yoga…retail therapy…news cycles…capitalism. On a quest to find the truth, what have we got to lose? Explore make-believe in its many forms, from political spin, to polite half-truths, to the lies we live by – “capitalism is a meritocracy”, “Grandma, I love this cardigan”, “yes, I have read the terms and conditions”. Join Francesca Beard, one of the UK’s most successful spoken word artists and a self-confessed liar, on a heroic adventure in a quest to rescue our post-truth world; one liar at a time. Joining Francesca Beard will be three Hampshire-based poets responding to the theme of ‘Fake News’. You the audience will decide which lies make you squirm, provide you with hope, or are just very stupid indeed. Presented by The Front Room and The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
“The Queen of British performance poetry” Metro
“Beard’s charisma and humour is so sparkling” Exeunt
Thursday 22 November, 7.15pm Tickets £5, £4 concessions
In the Upper Mezzanine Spoken word but not as you know it! Ever wanted your poetry to be performed but too nervous to perform your own? Now is your chance as Portsmouth poet Jackson Davies introduces Verses vs. Verses, inviting you to bring along your own poems and put them into a hat, with the opportunity to then read someone else’s if you wish. The evening will be headlined by writer and poet Dave Swann. His short stories and poems have been widely published and won many awards, including five successes at the Bridport Prize and two in The National Poetry Competition. He is an accomplished spoken word performer appearing at poetry festivals throughout the UK.
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SEASON’S GREETINGS
by Alan Ayckbourn An amateur production from Bench Theatre It is Christmas Eve in the home of Neville and Belinda Bunker. Belinda’s sister Rachel is waiting for her friend, novelist Clive, to arrive for a few days. Heavily pregnant Pattie and her husband Eddie are at loggerheads while in the kitchen Auntie Phyllis’s efforts to prepare the dinner are hampered by her drunken and clumsy antics. Her doctor husband Bernard’s seasonal highlight is his puppet theatre entertainment and retired security guard Uncle Harvey has a rather unseasonal stash of weapons with him…
Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 November, 7.30pm Saturday 24 November, 2.30pm Wednesday 28 November – Saturday 1 December, 7.30pm Tickets £10, £8 concessions Matinee £9, £7 concs Special offer: Thursday 22 November – buy one get one half price
Mayhem is quickly unleashed leading to a romantic tryst, an unforgettable puppet show and maybe even a murder… come and watch this comedy festive classic unravel!!!
TRAVELS WITH TILMAN Talk by Bob Comlay In the Langstone Room
Thursday 22 November, 7.45pm Tickets £6.50
“To those who went to the War straight from school and survived it, the problem of what to do afterwards was peculiarly difficult”. Venerated by Sir Chris Bonington, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and countless mountaineers and navigators, H W (Bill) Tilman is a legend of high altitude climbing and high latitude sailing. This is a rare opportunity to hear a first-hand account of Tilman’s life by local sailor and photographer Bob Comlay, illustrated with unpublished letters, photographs and rarely seen film footage.
SEAN FISHER
Music Bites in the Gallery Sean Fisher is a Portsmouth-based singer-songwriter. Playing acoustic guitar, Sean’s music comprises thoughtful lyrics and hummable melodies, drawing on folk, pop, Americana and rock genres. Sean’s career highlights to date include having a song selected by Polly Paulusma to be performed during one of her headline sets; and being asked to duet with Emily Barker on stage. He joins us at The Spring for Music Bites, a chance to enjoy free music in the gallery over lunch or a drink.
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Saturday 1 December, 1pm Free
HUMBUG
by Fraser Charlton An amateur production from Havant Light Opera
Thursday 6 December – Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm Tickets £10, under 18s £5
Havant Light Opera present the perfect ingredients for a Christmas show, with a blend of Dickens, carols and Gilbert and Sullivan. The miserly and miserable Scrooge encounters the spectre of his late partner who warns of the impending visits of three spirits – the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Their visions force Scrooge to see his true self and to realise the need to change. A reformed character, Scrooge’s new-found generosity, kindness and compassion come to embody the spirit of Christmas.
THE ROYAL BALLET THE NUTCRACKER
Saturday 8 December, 1.45pm Tickets £15, under 18s £10
This December we are launching Event Cinema at The Spring! We will be bringing you The Royal Ballet’s spectacular production of The Nutcracker direct from the Royal Opera House. Experience the action in front of you on the big screen, as if you are right there with the best seats in the house! The Nutcracker is a delightful way to discover the enchantment of ballet, and makes for a classic Christmas treat for the whole family. Tchaikovsky’s much-loved music is matched to a magical adventure on Christmas Eve for Clara and her Nutcracker doll. Their journey to the Land of Sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers. Photo credit: Artists of The Royal Ballet, Act II ©2016 ROH. Photograph by Helen Maybanks
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THE SPITFIRE SISTERS AT CHRISTMAS
Sunday 9 December, 8pm Tickets £16, £15 concessions
Vintage-inspired band The Spitfire Sisters are returning to The Spring with an evening of musical nostalgia. The award-winning vocal harmony group will be performing festive songs both old and new, with their unmistakable vintage styling and extra mirth for good measure. Bells will be jingled and merriment will be made as they perform a song collection to warm you better than a glass of mulled wine, all with beautiful musical accompaniment.
“It’s a shame The Spitfire Sisters cannot be bottled and given as a tonic!” Audience member
Photo credit Sophie Pyke
MUSIC FUSION ROCKSCHOOL SHOWCASE Come and enjoy an evening of great music performed by students from the Music Fusion Rockschool project. Rockschool is an opportunity for young people aged 10–19 to learn an instrument, form a band, write songs, and perform and record in a professional studio. Music Fusion are a charity who work from their East Street Studios at The Spring. Since 2002 they have been providing music-making activities for young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
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Monday 10 December, 7pm Tickets £5, under 18s free
LIVING SPIT PRESENTS THE NATIVITY!
Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 December, 7.30pm Tickets £15, £14 concessions
After their triumphant take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Howard and Stu are back to tackle the second greatest Christmas story ever told. Yes, that’s right, Living Spit are doing the NATIVITY and we cannot wait! Away in a manger, no crib for a bed… Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. A donkey, a camel and a new-born lamb. A tiny baby, wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a makeshift bed in a dilapidated farmyard outbuilding…but enough about what Stu’s bought Howard for Christmas… With the usual mix of silly songs, pitiful puppetry and more Biblical befuddlement than you can shake a figgy pudding at, Living Spit’s Nativity promises to be a cornucopia of comic Christmassy crudeness that you’ll never forget! Not for the faint-hearted… Recommended for ages 14+.
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BOOK GROUP: ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE
Thursday 13 December, 7.15pm Tickets £6 including a glass of wine or soft drink
by Gail Honeyman
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman was awarded the Costa Prize in 2017 and was in the top ten best sellers for a number of weeks. At the beginning of the novel we might think Eleanor is fine with the ordered life she has created. Except it isn’t. We, the readers, begin to realise the problems. This novel has been described as ‘up-lit’, a story about the very worst and very best of which humans are capable. Our discussion will be led by Valerie Bird.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT
Friday 14 December, 7.30pm Tickets £14, £13 concessions
This unique retelling of Dickens’ heart-warming tale uses an array of traditional and modern instruments and authentic musical arrangements. It brims with warmth, wit and wonder. The undeniable talent and versatility of musician singers Green Matthews take our best-loved festive adventure back to its Victorian fireside roots, painting a vivid and evocative picture of Dickens’ world. Chris Green (voice, guitar, mandocello, piano), Sophie Matthews (voice, flute, English border bagpipes) and special guest Jude Rees (voice, oboe, melodeon) use a magical blend of new lyrics, traditional midwinter English folk tunes and carol melodies to illustrate the transformation of flinty-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge into the epitome of the Christmas spirit – warm-hearted, generous and loving. Uplifting and melodic, Green Matthews’ A Christmas Carol recaptures the simple Yuletide delights of fellowship, laughter and good cheer.
“Pure festive enjoyment” Folkwords
CASCADE SOUTHDOWNS LADIES’ HARMONY CHORUS Music Bites in the Gallery
The Cascade Southdowns Ladies’ Harmony Chorus is a female acapella chorus singing unaccompanied four-part harmony. The chorus love singing for audiences, and cover a range of styles and well-known songs. The Catheringtonbased group really enjoy singing for their local community and are looking forward to entertaining us this autumn. Music Bites is a chance to enjoy free music in the gallery over lunch or a drink.
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Saturday 15 December, 1pm Free
SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE
Saturday 15 December, 8pm
Come and join the sensational South Coast Soul Revue for your dose of seasonal soul and festive funk!
Tickets £16
We are pleased to welcome South Coast Soul Revue for their first ever gig here at The Spring. Playing a dynamic mix of classic and contemporary soul & funk, South Coast Soul Revue are a high-energy eight-piece band with two dynamic lead singers, a pulsating rhythm section and funky horns. With quality musicians, great songs and a guarantee that they’ll get you dancing, an evening with South Coast Soul Revue is the perfect way to get your Christmas party season started. Seated and standing tickets available
Sunday 16 December, 8pm Tickets £26
SHOWADDYWADDY Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe’s most successful-ever exponents of retro-inspired Rock ‘n’ Roll, with 23 Top 40 hit singles and Top 5 hits including Under The Moon of Love, When, You Got What It Takes, Three Steps To Heaven and Hey Rock & Roll. With acclaimed live shows around the world, countless awards and a slot on the Royal Variety Performance at the request of the Queen Mother, the band have had an incredible 45 years of success that is still every bit as strong. They are well and truly keeping Rock ‘n’ Roll alive and kicking! Seated and standing tickets available
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JOHN KIRKPATRICK
CAROLLING AND CRUMPETS
Thursday 20 December, 8pm Tickets £14, £13 concessions
Enjoy a heart-warming musical performance looking at the timeless rituals found in the folklore and folk music of English in midwinter, with magical songs of wassailing, wren-hunting and stirring the fire, dressed up into some toetapping tunes. John will also add some of his original songs and carols, supported by his expert skills on a variety of squeezeboxes. A perfect evening to have a sing-along and keep warm and cheery this winter.
THE TASTING GALLERY
Featuring Hennings Wine Merchants Join us for an evening of wine tasting with Hennings Wine Merchants; sample some Christmas canapés and pick up some last-minute shopping items from our gift shop, including special guest appearances from some local artisans. Hennings is a small family wine merchant currently run by the third generation of the family. Set in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, it has a reputation for being one of the leading independents in the South of England.
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Friday 21 December, 7pm Tickets £20
Presented by Lyngo Theatre
SATURDAY 22 DECEMBER, 2.30PM SUNDAY 23 & MONDAY 24 DECEMBER, 11.30AM & 2.30PM THURSDAY 27 - SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER, 11.30AM & 2.30PM Tickets ÂŁ10
Once upon a time, a poor woodsman lived in a cottage in the forest with his two children Hansel and Gretel, and their step-mother. With not enough food and too many mouths to feed, the step-mother persuades the woodsman to abandon the brother and sister in the forest. When clever Hansel’s plan fails and with no moonstones to lead them home, they follow their noses to the sugary heart of the forest and a house made of gingerbread. Come in out of the cold this Christmas for a beautiful winter adventure. Containing the perfect festive recipe of adventure, imagery, music and magic, this is a show for the whole family to enjoy. Recommended for ages 4+ The performance on Friday 28 December at 11.30am will be BSL interpreted.
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FILMS > Ticket Prices
Wednesday Film Matinee: £8, £7 concessions including a free tea / filter coffee & biscuit in the interval Wednesday Film Evening: £8, £7 concessions including £1 off any bar purchase Exhibition on Screen: £10 including £1 off any bar purchase Forget-Me-Not Cinema: £4.50 including a free tea/filter coffee Film Friday: £8, £7 concessions including £1 off any bar purchase Vintage Film: £8.50, £7.50 concessions including a free tea/filter coffee & biscuit in the interval Programme subject to change.
Friday 7 September, 7.45pm
I, TONYAH
Film Friday in the Langstone Room Biopic about Tonyah Harding, the American figure skater who was banned following the notorious incident where fellow figure skater, Nancy Kerrigan, was injured. Starring: Margot Robbie, Alison Janney 120 MINUTES CERT 15
Wednesday 12 September, 1.45pm and 7.30pm
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY Set just after WWII, a heart-warming story of the relationship that develops as a writer learns about how the war affected the lives of people living on Guernsey. Starring: Lily James, Matthew Goode 124 MINS CERT 12A
Wednesday 19 September, 1.45pm
THE SHAPE OF WATER
Unconventional adult fairy tale set in a research facility about the bond between a mute woman and an amphibious creature. From Pans Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro. Starring: Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones 118 MINUTES CERT 15
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Wednesday 26 September, 1.45pm and 7.30pm
THE LEISURE SEEKER
A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call The Leisure Seeker , taking one last road trip before life catches up with them. Starring: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland 112 MINS CERT 15
Saturday 29 September, 1.45pm
A TASTE OF HONEY
Vintage Film with introduction and postshow discussion by Professor Sue Harper. Film adaptation of the 1960’s kitchen-sink play written by Shelagh Delaney about the strained relationship between a working-class mother and her 16 year old daughter who gets pregnant after a fling with a black sailor and seeks solace with a gay student, whilst her promiscuous mother meets and marries a new man. Starring: Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan 100 MINUTES CERT 12 This is part of our Mixing ‘n’ Twisting event, see page 9 for details.
Friday 5 October, 7.45pm
LADY BIRD
Film Friday in the Langstone Room Nominated for 5 Oscars, the film follows the adventures of a young woman during her senior year in high school. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf 94 MINUTES CERT 15
Wednesday 10 October, 1.45pm and 7.30pm
EDIE
Edie tells the story of an eighty-three-yearold woman, who sets off to fulfill a longtime ambition by heading to Scotland to climb a mountain. Starring: Sheila Hancock, Kevin Guthrie 102 MINUTES CERT 12A
Wednesday 17 October, 1.45pm
MARY MAGDALENE
An elegant interpretation of the story of Mary Magdalene, from the director of blockbuster film Lion. Starring: Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix 120 MINUTES CERT 12A
Wednesday 24 October, 7.30pm
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI
A mother buys advertising space on three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri to galvanise the police into solving her daughter’s murder. Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson 115 MINUTES CERT 15
Wednesday 7 November, 1.45pm and 7.30pm
SWIMMING WITH MEN
In an attempt to win back his wife, a middle-aged man joins an all-male synchronised swimming team and finds an unlikely brotherhood. Starring: Rob Brydon, Jane Horrocks 96 MINUTES CERT 12A
Wednesday 14 November, 1.45pm and 7.30pm
THE BOOKSHOP
Set in 1959, a free-spirited widow puts grief behind her to open a bookshop in a sleepy seaside town but meets opposition from town busy-body Mrs Gamart. Starring: Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy 113 MINUTES CERT 12A
Wednesday 21 November, 1.45pm
WONDERSTRUCK
Based on Brian Selznick’s critically acclaimed novel. Ben and Rose are children from two different eras who secretly wish their lives were different. Ben longs for the father he has never known, while Rose dreams of a mysterious actress whose life she chronicles in a scrapbook. Starring: Julianne Moore, Michelle Williams 116 MINUTES CERT PG
Wednesday 19 December, 1.45pm and 7.30pm
THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS
Magical journey of the inspiration behind Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, including how his real-life father influenced the character of Ebenezer Scrooge. Starring: Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer 104 MINUTES CERT PG
Wednesday 28 November, 1.45pm
ON CHESIL BEACH
Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centres on a young couple from very different backgrounds in the
summer of 1962. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emily Watson 110 MINUTES CERT R The novel On Chesil Beach is the subject of our November Book Group. See page 20 for details.
Wednesday 5 December, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN Get ready to sing-along in your seats as Mamma Mia is back! Ten years on from the release of the original film, Sophie learns more about her mother’s past while pregnant with Sky’s baby. Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep 100 MINUTES CERT 12A
Friday 7 December, 7.45pm
WESTWOOD: PUNK, ICON, ACTIVIST Film Friday in the Langstone Room
A profile of punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, as she fights to maintain her brand’s integrity, her principles, and her legacy.
Tuesday 13 November, 7.30pm
DEGAS: PASSION FOR PERFECTION
Exhibition On Screen journeys from the streets of Paris to the heart of a superb exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, whose extensive collection of Degas’ works is the most representative in Britain. With exclusive access to view rare and diverse works, this film tells a fascinating story of Degas’ pursuit for perfection. Never fully satisfied, many of Degas’ drawings and sculptures were kept in private during his lifetime but now, through close examination, they can be seen as some of the most beautifully detailed and expressive works in the modern era. Using written accounts by friends and commentators, and the narration of letters written by Degas himself, this film reveals a more complex truth behind one of the most influential French artists of the late nineteenth century and serves as an exploration of the complex workings of Degas’ artistic mind. “Art is not a matter of what you see, but what you make other people see.” Edgar Degas Directed by David Bickerstaff 85 MINUTES
Forget-Me-Not Cinema is a series of relaxed and friendly screenings of classic films and musicals that are particularly suitable for people living with dementia, their partners and family members, people who care for them, and of course anyone who enjoys a good film! Sit back and enjoy!
Monday 1 October, 11am
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Classic musical from 1952 about Hollywood in the 1920’s and the transition from silent movies to talkies , filled with memorable songs and fabulous dancing. Starring: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds 103 MINUTES CERT U
Monday 5 November, 11am
ROMAN HOLIDAY
An American reporter finds an apparently drunk young lady one night in Rome. Little does he know she is a princess desperate for a break from her restricted life. Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck 118 MINUTES CERT U
Monday 3 December, 11am
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Seasonal favourite where a song-anddance team get involved with two sisters who also sing and dance and together they try to save The Vermont Inn. Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye 120 MINUTES CERT U
Starring: Vivienne Westwood 83 MINUTES CERT 15
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EXHIBITIONS > Monday 17 September – Saturday 3 November
HAVANT’S NURSERY RHYME TILES This autumn Havant’s unique nursery rhyme tiles, originally designed for the children’s ward at the local War Memorial Hospital, are reunited for a special exhibition. The hand painted tiles date from 1935 when Royal Doulton artist William Rowe created the panels, each made from 24 individual ceramic tiles, to cheer up the walls of the children’s ward. In 2011 the Havant War Memorial Hospital closed and tiles were removed. Thanks to the support of the local community the panels were restored and are now saved for future generations to enjoy. The Spring is usually home to three of the ten original tiles, but this autumn we’re delighted to welcome the whole collection back for a special exhibition five years after they were last exhibited together.
Monday 12 November – Sunday 30 December
AGATA WOJCIESZKIEWICZ SOLO EXHIBITION Agata Wojcieszkiewicz is a contemporary artist, specialising in figurative painting and drawing. In this solo exhibition we display some of her recent work, with a particular focus on her view of contemporary Britain as a Polish immigrant. Agata lives and works in Havant, having a studio at Making Space in Havant. Her work was last on display at The Spring when she won the first place in our 2018 Open Exhibition.
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WORKSHOPS > ONE-OFF FOR ADULTS
Saturday 6 October, 10am – 12noon
CALLIGRAPHY TASTER
Tutor: Mary Noble Try your hand at the beautiful Italic hand with step-by-step instruction and demonstrations from Mary, who has been a calligrapher for over 30 years. Mary will get you started on your calligraphy journey, highlighting what to look for as you learn so that you take home enough knowledge and practical advice to practise and develop on your own. All materials provided, with an option to purchase the dip pens. Left-handers welcome - please specify when booking as there are special pens for you. £20, £18 concessions Saturday 10 November, 10am – 3pm
HAND PRINTED CHRISTMAS CARDS
Tutor: Fabiola Knowles Give your Christmas cards a personal touch this year. Spend a day creating your own design and printing it onto Christmas cards. We will be using relief printing techniques to create a printing block and stamps which can be combined to introduce a second colour to your hand printed and original cards. You will be able to take your blocks and stamps away with you to continue printing at home. All materials will be provided but please bring a scalpel or small craft knife with a sharp blade. An apron and an old newspaper would also be useful. £55, £49 concessions Saturday 1 December, 10am – 12noon
WREATH MAKING
Tutor: Becky Dunn Join Becky Dunn for some relaxed creativity decorating wreaths for Christmas. Natural clematis wreaths and some fresh greenery, fir cones, dried orange slices, etc. will be provided. You are welcome to bring along your own greenery (holly, ivy, fir or laurel) and any other festive decorations such as ribbons, dried fruit, nuts, etc. £20, £18 concessions
FOR FAMILIES
OCTOBER HALF TERM Monday 22 – Thursday 25 October
AUTUMN MAGIC DROP-IN ACTIVITY (SELF LED)
Discover the magic of Autumn as we transform our art space into an Autumn forest! Watch the seasons change as we bring the outdoors inside. Come along to read classic woodland stories in the cosy corner, add to our woodland mural and take part in lots of autumn inspired crafts. Drop in anytime during our standard opening hours to get cosy and creative on a chilly day this autumn. £2 per child / £3 to return anytime throughout the week Recommended for under 10s. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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WORKSHOPS > WEEKLY Term Dates w/c 3 September – w/c 15 October (6 weeks) Half Term: w/c 23 October w/c 29 October – w/c 17 December (6 weeks) Workshops are bookable in two blocks per term. To secure your place for the full term, please book both blocks in advance. Prices stated are for the full term. Try Before You Buy is available for selected workshops. For more information contact the Box Office on 023 9247 2700. Unless stated otherwise, you need to bring your own materials to classes. Please visit www.thespring.co.uk/ take-part or contact the Box Office for a materials list.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS Our essential workshops are designed to help beginners and improvers gain and practise some basic skills to get started in their chosen medium.
DRAWING ESSENTIALS Mondays, 10am – 12noon Tutor: Jules Roper BA £120, £108 concessions
Student work
Delve into the wonderful world of drawing in this course covering all the basics. You will have the chance to explore shape and form, and then use shade and tone to create a realistic image. You will also be able to experiment with marks and a variety of media, looking at composition and still life.
LIFE DRAWING ESSENTIALS Mondays, 1 – 3pm Tutor: Jules Roper BA £144, £132 concessions
Credit: Jules Roper BA
Are you passionate about life drawing? Join Jules in this great opportunity to practise and develop your life drawing techniques and style. In this workshop, you will have the chance to experiment with mark-making and media. If you love drawing, you won’t want to miss this!
PASTELS ESSENTIALS Tuesdays, 1 – 3pm Tutor: Robyn Cheyne BA £120, £108 concessions
Explore the exciting potential of pastel painting and the range of techniques and styles it encompasses in a fun and informative environment. Join Robyn for a great chance to develop your pastel skills across a wide variety of subjects and themes. Credit: Robyn Cheyne BA
WATERCOLOUR ESSENTIALS
Fridays, 10am – 12noon or Saturdays, 10am – 12noon Tutor: Nic Cowper £120, £108 concessions Start your watercolour journey in this fantastic introduction to this expressive medium. Get to grips with the fundamentals of paint, water and paper and develop your understanding of the wonderful opportunities watercolour offers. Credit: Nic Cowper
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PROJECT WORKSHOPS
Our project workshops are aimed at those with some experience in their chosen medium and are looking to develop their skills with the help of our expert tutors.
DRAWING PROJECTS
Wednesdays, 10am – 12noon Tutor: Jules Roper BA £120, £108 concessions This class is aimed at those who have either completed Drawing Essentials or have a little more confidence and wish to develop their work and techniques. By experimenting with media and exploring a variety of artists you will be encouraged to try new approaches to a range of subject matter. Whether it is practicing your observational skills or discovering a new style of work, come and try something new. Credit: Pete Tierney (Projects student)
WATERCOLOUR PROJECTS Wednesdays, 1 – 3pm Tutor: Nic Cowper £120, £108 concessions
This class is aimed at those with a little more confidence who are looking to develop their work. Stretch your skills and refine your watercolour style through analysis and experimentation. Take a look at your work with a slightly different perspective, try something new and step outside your comfort zone – you’ll find some surprising results… Credit: Nic Cowper
FREE ART SPACE THURSDAYS Thursdays, 10am – 12.30pm
On Thursday mornings during term time we open up the Art Space for anyone who would like the chance to come and use our materials and equipment for free. This is a great way to find out if art activities are for you! Supported by The Arts Society Portsdown
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MUSEUM AND HERITAGE >
Sunday 10 June | 7.30pm Tickets £15
THE SPRING’S HERITAGE CENTRE Our museum and heritage work celebrates the history of Havant Borough, its people and stories. The Spring’s Heritage Centre is open: Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 4pm, or later when there is an evening performance. Entry is free.
ANCESTRY EXPLORERS, RESEARCH ROOM AND LOCAL HISTORY SERVICE Are you interested in finding out more about your family, your house or your local area? Our volunteer historians and genealogists may be able to help you. We provide free access to a range of resources including: • Genealogy websites Findmypast.com and Ancestry.com • Printed records for Births, Marriages, Deaths, Baptisms and Burials from as early as 1635 for Havant and the local area • Census returns for Havant from 1841 • Maps of the local area from as early as 1875 Make an appointment to work with one of our experts to use the websites, or find the printed materials in the Research Room during our museum opening hours. To book an appointment please contact Faith Davies, Participation Officer at faithd@thespring.co.uk or call 023 9247 2700. Standard appointment times: Tuesday 11am – 1pm Genealogist Christine Russell Fridays 10am – 12.30pm Genealogist and Local Historian Ann Griffiths
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LOCAL HISTORY BOOKLETS The Friends of Havant Museum have produced a collection of history booklets. You can buy or order copies direct from The Spring, or you can download and read them free of charge from our website.
TELL US YOUR STORY We are always interested to hear people’s memories of Havant. If you have a story about your family, street or an event from the Borough, we’d love to hear it and record it for others.
HAVANT LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
The local history group meets monthly to explore local topics and share research. Sessions are free and everyone is welcome. All meetings take place in the Oyster Room at The Spring from 10 – 11.15am, on Saturdays unless otherwise stated. 1 September A look at Hayling before and after the building of the bridge. Speaker Ann Griffiths. 6 October History of the Kench. Speaker Paul Young. 3 November Clanfield, Astronomy and Old Telescopes. Speaker Janet Turner. 1 December Members’ Research.
CLASSES & HIRES >
Sunday 10 June | 7.30pm Tickets £15
ROCKSCHOOL Wednesdays, 4.30pm – 6.30pm 5 September – 5 December Ages 10 – 19 Rockschool is a place where you can meet people with similar interests and musicians of all calibres. It is a laid back, chilled environment where everyone is welcome. Learn to play a new instrument, write songs and lay down tracks in the studio. Rockschool is run by Music Fusion, a charity delivering music projects in Havant and the surrounding region. For more information please email info@musicfusion.org.uk
ROOM HIRE The Spring has a number of rooms that are available for hire, whether you are looking for a performance venue, a meeting space, or a room to run your own workshop. For more information on room hire please contact sued@thespring.co.uk.
BODY CONTROL PILATES
Led by Gillian Burn Wednesdays, 11.30am – 12.30pm 5 September – 17 October / 31 October – 12 December Relax, unwind and strengthen your body. Pilates helps to strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture, balance and flexibility and helps you have a longer, leaner and stronger body. Gillian trained with the Body Control Pilates Academy and has been teaching for over 15 years. Suitable for beginners and intermediates. Numbers are limited to enable individual attention and all equipment (mats etc) is provided. For further information please contact Gillian on 07831 526531 or email gillianburn@healthcircles.co.uk
PLAYING ELGAR WITH JB.
THE ELGAR SOCIETY SOUTHERN BRANCH Saturday 13 October, 2pm Peter Worrell studied music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and then at the Konservatorium for Music in Bern. He was a member of the Hallé Orchestra for forty-three years. During that time, he played under five principal conductors, including Sir John Barbirolli (JB). Peter is an entertaining speaker who will give an account of his many experiences of playing Elgar under the direction of the great man. Free admission For further information, please contact Mrs. Wendy Wiseman, Branch Secretary on 01590 626516 or email wendy@arthur5.plus.com
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BOOKING INFORMATION > BOOK YOUR TICKETS
spaces are available in Rows E1 – 5 and D6 – 10.
PHONE: 023 9247 2700 ONLINE: www.thespring.co.uk IN PERSON:
Please note that rows D and E are not on raked seating.
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street, Havant PO9 1BS
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For general enquiries please email info@thespring.co.uk
Opening Hours Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm or later when there is an evening performance. Saturday 10am – 4pm The Spring is closed on bank holidays except for specific performances.
How to Find Us By train: We are 5 minutes’ walk from Havant station. By bus: We are 5 minutes’ walk from Havant Bus Station, Elm Lane. By car: We are just off the A27. Leave the A27 either at the B2149 Park Road South junction or at the A259 Emsworth exit.
Car Parking The Spring is next to a pay and display car park. Other local car parks include East Pallant and Prince George Street, which are a few minutes’ walk away. Parking is free after 6pm.
Theatre Seating Our theatre seating is raked. Accessible seating and wheelchair
or retired, people in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based), Income Support, Employment Support Allowance (Support Component) or Personal Independence Payment. Discounts must be requested at the time of booking and may not be applied to tickets already purchased. Essential companions are entitled to free tickets.
Booking Tickets You can book online, in person at the Box Office or by phone. Tickets can be posted out at a charge of 70p. For group bookings every eleventh ticket is free – please contact the Box Office. All information supplied at the point of booking is held in accordance with The Spring’s Data Protection Policy.
Refunds / Exchanges Tickets are non-refundable and nonexchangeable. If an event is sold out we are happy to try to re-sell your ticket and, if successful, will refund you the ticket price minus a 20% admin fee.
Discounts / Concessions Where stated, concessions are available for under 18s, students, over 65s
Some areas of our building are less accessible than others for wheelchair users but we will endeavour to make your visit enjoyable. There are a limited number of wheelchair spaces available in the theatre. Please let the Box Office know if you require an accessible seat or wheelchair space when booking, and remember tickets are free for essential companions. An Induction Loop is installed in the theatre to assist those with a hearing impairment. Registered assistance dogs are welcome. An adapted toilet with baby changing facilities is available. A large print version of this brochure is available on request. All information given was correct on going to press. The Spring reserves the right to make alterations as necessary.
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The Spring is proud to work with our Residents and Partners:
Music Fusion www.musicfusion.org.uk
HumDrum www.humdrum.org.uk
Bench Theatre www.benchtheatre.org.uk
Havant Light Opera www.havantlightopera.co.uk Registered Charity Number: 297353
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Dynamo Youth Theatre www.dyt.org.uk
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THE TASTING GALLERY THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY THE FRONT ROOM DON’T LEAVE ME NOW BOOK GROUP THE WALL OF FLOYD VIVA NEIL DIAMOND ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS CONSTELLATIONS THE FRONT ROOM TANGMERE AND THE SOE CONSTELLATIONS JAMES ALDERSON PRESENTS JIM CAUSLEY MIXING ‘N’ TWISTING
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A SUPER HAPPY STORY NOT ABOUT HEROES TRACY BORMAN BUTTERFLIES BOOK OF GENESIS YOUNG HERBERT’S HORRORS BOOK GROUP THE BLACK CAT PAUL FOOT BEING HER DRACULA THE FRONT ROOM AN EVENING WITH HAZEL O’CONNOR SAM AVERY BUTSER ANCIENT FARM MORGAN & WEST: FOR KIDS MORGAN & WEST: TIME-TRAVELLING MAGICIANS NOT THE ROLLING STONES FROGMAN
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POISONED BEDS LOS PACAMINOS FEAT. PAUL YOUNG MUSIC BITES: HLO THE FB POCKET ORCHESTRA BOOK GROUP POP MUSIC HEART OF OAK JULIETTE BURTON GRAHAM FELLOWS JAMES ALDERSON PRESENTS STEPHEN K AMOS MISCHIEF AND MYSTERY IN MOOMIN VALLEY FRANCESCA BEARD’S POST-TRUTH APOCALYPSE THE FRONT ROOM BENCH: SEASON’S GREETINGS TRAVELS WITH TILMAN BENCH: SEASON’S GREETINGS BENCH: SEASON’S GREETINGS
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MUSIC BITES: SEAN FISHER BENCH: SEASON’S GREETINGS HAVANT LIGHT OPERA: HUMBUG EVENT CINEMA: THE NUTCRACKER THE SPITFIRE SISTERS AT CHRISTMAS ROCKSCHOOL SHOWCASE LIVING SPIT PRESENTS THE NATIVITY! BOOK GROUP A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT MUSIC BITES: CSLHC SOUTH COAST SOUL REVUE SHOWADDYWADDY JOHN KIRKPATRICK THE TASTING GALLERY HANSEL AND GRETEL HANSEL AND GRETEL HANSEL AND GRETEL
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Winter a t t h e
G i f t S h o p and Café Bar Visit The Spring’s café bar this winter to enjoy... Seasonal homemade menu Wednesday lunchtime special dishes Winter pre-show evening menu Local beverages including new spirits The gift shop is the perfect place to pick up Christmas gifts or to treat yourself with items such as... Montezuma’s chocolate Condiments from Charlotte Brown Tea and coffee from Arundel-based company Edgecombes Scarves, bags and jewellery Guest displays and stock from local artisans
The café is open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 3pm Hot food is served until 2.30pm The bar opens 45 minutes before an evening performance