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WELCOME
Event Cinema 3 Live Events 4 Films 30 Workshops 32 Exhibitions, Museum & Heritage 36 Hires 38 Booking Information 40 Diary 42
Hello and welcome to The Spring in our 10th anniversary year! Throughout 2019 we will be celebrating with a range of special events to mark our 10th birthday as The Spring. In the ten years since we opened as an integrated arts and heritage centre we have witnessed some incredible performances, enjoyed some beautiful films and uncovered some remarkable heritage stories. Since 2009 we have been extremely lucky to have been supported by some wonderful friends, funders, partner groups, staff and volunteers and we send them all a huge thank you. But most importantly it’s our audiences and participants who make us who we are and give us the impetus to keep growing and developing and we hope you’re happy with the way we are looking after your venue.
OPENING HOURS Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm and into the evening on event nights Saturdays, 10am – 4pm On Saturday evenings we open one hour before the start of an event, with the bar opening 45 minutes beforehand (or one hour before when food has been booked in advance). Please note, we re-open to the public after New Year on Wednesday 9 January 2019.
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Our Spring 2019 season is busier than ever. Thanks to all of you who donated to last year’s Piano Appeal we’ve been able to programme some fantastic music of all varieties and can’t wait to hear artists put the new instrument through its paces. We are delighted to be launching a busy Event Cinema season with screenings of live events from the Royal Opera House and the National Theatre. I am excited about our theatre programme and especially delighted to have Wot? No Fish!! returning to our stage, and our biggest ever Family Festival with a space and astronaut training theme. We hope we are living up to our mission of being “a small place where big things happen” and I hope you like the season ahead. With very best wishes
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Sophie Fullerlove Director
OUR CAFÉ
Visit our friendly and welcoming café to enjoy delicious homemade cakes, lunches and weekly specials.
Homemade Pate with Melba Toast £4.95 Homemade chicken liver pate served with apple chutney, melba toast and a salad garnish.
The café is open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 3pm with hot food served until 2.30pm.
Breads and Dips £4.50 Three types of bread served with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, homemade hummus and olives
OUR EVENING MENU
Bowl of Mixed Olives
Join us one hour before a performance for a light supper made from locally sourced ingredients. The bar will be open selling a range of wines, spirits and soft drinks too. Meat Platter £9.45 A delicious selection of cured meats, homemade chicken liver pate and olives served with Charlotte Brown’s fig and pear chutney and crusty bread. Hampshire Cheese Board £8.75 Locally produced cheeses including Isle of Wight blue, Lynburn Gold, and Tunworth, served with Charlotte Brown’s apple chutney and crusty bread.
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Please book at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the café on 023 9224 9065 or by emailing corinnew@thespring.co.uk
EVENT CINEMA NTLive events from the National Theatre in Spring 2019 will take place on the following dates: Tuesday 15 January, TIME TBC
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Thursday 21 February, 7.30pm
I’M NOT RUNNING (ENCORE SCREENING)
An explosive new play by David Hare, premiering at the National Theatre. Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision. What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your peace of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare?
Tuesday 19 March, TIME TBC
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Thursday 25 April, TIME TBC
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Tickets for Event Cinema screenings are £17.50
We are thrilled to announce that following the installation of some new sound and projection equipment The Spring will be screening Event Cinema this season; streamed theatre, opera and ballet from the National Theatre and the Royal Opera House. Whenever possible this will be shown live, however occasionally we will present Encore Screenings, which take place after the live event.
Events from the Royal Opera House include the best of British opera and ballet: Tuesday 22 January, 6.45pm
THE QUEEN OF SPADES
This brand new production of Tchaikovsky’s most ambitious opera, contains some of his greatest music and is a powerful study in selfdestructive obsession. Approx 3 hrs 30 mins with an interval. In Russian with English surtitles
Wednesday 30 January, 6.45pm
LA TRAVIATA
Richard Eyre’s beautiful production provides the perfect setting for Verdi’s opera about a courtesan who sacrifices it all for love. Approx 3 hours 35 mins with two intervals. In Italian with English surtitles
Tuesday 19 February, 7.15pm
DON QUIXOTE
Love and friendship triumph in Carlos Acosta’s vibrant production of this dazzling ballet. Approx 2 hours 45 mins with an interval
Exhibition on Screen events give audiences access to stories and information behind internationally renowned exhibitions and galleries. Tickets: £10 Tuesday 12 February, 7.30pm
YOUNG PICASSO
Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest artists of all time and right up until his death in 1973 he was the most prolific of artists. Young Picasso looks at what made Picasso, his early years and the upbringing and the learning that led to his extraordinary achievements. Working closely with three Picasso Museums in Malaga, Barcelona and Paris this film explains how he rose to great heights.
Tuesday 16 April, 7.30pm
REMBRANDT (ENCORE)
Marking the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death this film celebrates a major exhibition hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum. Given privileged access to both galleries the film documents a landmark exhibition, whilst interweaving Rembrandt’s life story, with behind-the-scenes preparations at these world famous institutions.
Tuesday 30 April, 6.45pm
FAUST
Experience the decadence and elegance of 1870s Paris in David McVicar’s spectacular production of Gounod’s best loved opera Approx 3hrs 4mins with an interval. In French with English Surtitles.
Show image photograph (Sian Brooke) by Felicity McCabe
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Thursday 10 January, 7.15pm Tickets £6 including a glass of wine or soft drink
BOOK GROUP:
THE BOOK OF DUST by Philip Pullman A longed-for prequel to His Dark Materials trilogy. Two children battle to protect baby Lyra while a flood overwhelms the country. The discussion will be led by Caroline Hammond. Book groups also take place on 14 February, 14 March and 11 April.
Saturday 12 January, 1pm Free
MUSIC BITES:
MELANGE In the Gallery
Playing at Music Bites for the second year, Melange are a 5 piece band with vocals, playing an eclectic mix of jazz, contemporary, blues, swing, Latin with some original songs and arrangements. The band have been playing together for many years in the Jazz Workshops at The Spring and now at Emsworth Community Centre and we’re delighted to welcome them back for the first Music Bites of the year.
Music Bites are free, informal gigs in our cafe. Enjoy the music over a delicious lunch or drink
HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN To mark 50 years since the release of Led Zeppelin’s eponymous first album sensational international tribute artists Hats off to Led Zeppelin are embarking on their biggest tour yet – and coming back to The Spring. The band has received many accolades over the years, most recently winning Best Led Zeppelin Tribute for the sixth year running at the National Tribute Awards and Best Tribute Act in the UK 2017! There are many tribute acts … there is only one Hats Off to Led Zeppelin!
Seated and standing tickets available
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Friday 18 January, 8pm Tickets: £16
ALTER EAGLES This January, the Alter Eagles celebrate 10 years at The Spring with a two hour theatre show full of hits from one of the world’s best-loved country rock bands. As usual you can expect classic songs like Hotel California, Desperado, New Kid In Town, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, One of these Nights and Tequila Sunrise, along with key solo tracks like Boys of Summer and Rocky Mountain Way, all delivered with the trademark country harmonies and duelling twin rock guitars that helped define the Eagles’ classic sound.
Saturday 19 January, 8pm Tickets: £15, £14 concessions
Seated and standing tickets available
PHIL BEER AND THE BULLY WEE BAND
Thursday 24 January, 8pm Tickets: £16, £15 concessions
The Bully Wee Band are back for their 15th Annual Tour and are once again joined by the legendary Phil Beer. Phil is best known as one half of duo Show of Hands. He joins the Bully Wee Band whose line-up features Ian Cutler from Feast of Fiddles (fiddle, keyboard and vocals), Colin Reece (vocals and guitar), Jim Yardley (vocals, mandolin and whistles) and Fergus Feely (vocals and mandocello). Expect traditional and original songs which will have you tapping your feet and the witter banter inbetween will put a smile on your face.
AN OUTDOOR NATURALIST: THE LIFE OF GILBERT WHITE
Thursday 24 January, 7.45pm Tickets: £6.50
In the Langstone Room Gilbert White (1720-1793) helped to shape the way we look at nature today and inspired generations of naturalists from Darwin to Attenborough with his observations from a small Hampshire village. In this talk Kimberley James from Gilbert White’s House, will take you through his life and explain why The Natural History of Selborne is still in print after 230 years and why White’s book is still relevant today.
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Friday 25 January, 8pm Tickets: £20, £19 concessions
JACQUI DANKWORTH FEATURING CHARLIE WOOD JUST YOU, JUST ME: A CONCERT OF DUETS, CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF SONG Multi award-winning vocalist Jacqui Dankworth is joined by the acclaimed American pianist-vocalist Charlie Wood, for a unique concert of duets celebrating a century of song. Inspired by some of the great musical partnerships, such as Ray Charles & Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn, George & Ira Gershwin and Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, the concert will feature numbers including: Alone Together, Autumn In New York, It Don’t Mean a Thing, A Foggy Day, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and You’ve Got a Friend. Enjoy the performance with Charlie giving a performance on The Spring’s new piano!
THE ELGAR SOCIETY SOUTHERN BRANCH
ELGAR AND BEYOND
Saturday 26 January, 2pm Tickets: £12, £10 concessions
Baritone Alex Poulton will be accompanied by pianist Peter Rhodes in this concert presented by the Elgar Society Southern Branch and including a programme of music by Elgar, Somervell, Butterworth, Finzi, Britten, Novello and Coward. Alex Poulton studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire and at the Liszt Academy, Budapest. His career encompasses recital, oratorio and operatic performances both here and abroad. Alex also writes new operas and musicals.
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Pianist Peter Rhodes studied at the Royal Academy of Music and is sought after as recitalist, accompanist, harpsichordist and conductor. He has performed abroad and accompanied leading artists including Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and Benjamin Luxon.
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HAVANT AND WATERLOOVILLE FOOTBALL CLUB
Sunday 27 January, 2.30pm & 3.30pm Tickets: Free but please book in advance
FILM PREMIÈRE
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of Havant and Waterlooville Football Club. Over the past two decades, supporters have experienced the inevitable highs and lows of football fandom, including promotion challenges, agonising relegation fights and exciting cup runs. The Spring has produced a short documentary film recording the history of the Hawks, featuring interviews with fans, staff and players past and present, including club legends James ‘Super Jim’ Taylor, Tim Hambley, Paul Wood and Wes Fogden. At today’s special screening we’re giving Hawk’s fans the chance to watch the film for free. The film is accompanied by an exhibition celebrating the last 20 years at the club. Please see page 36 for details.
Thursday 31 January, 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50, £11.50 concessions
ESCAPING THE STORM Followed by a post show chat Marie Stopes was one of the 20th Century’s most controversial women. 100 years after the publication of Married Love, a book that transformed how people thought about sex and cited by Melvyn Bragg as one of 12 books that changed the world, AsOne Theatre present a new play about Stopes, her life on the South Coast and the complex private life behind the public persona.
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TRACY BORMAN THE KING’S WITCH
Friday 1 February, 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, 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. Interweaving fact and fiction, Tracy will bring one of the most dramatic events in British history vividly to life. For a further exploration of 17th Century witch trials join us for The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster on 6 March. Please see page 18 for details.
Saturday 2 February, 11.30am
Tickets: £15 including a free tea or coffee before the concert.
THE PRIMROSE PIANO QUARTET: COFFEE CONCERT The internationally renowned Primrose Piano Quartet present some of the greatest music written for the genre in a coffee concert celebrating The Spring’s new piano. The Quartet was formed in 2004 by pianist John Thwaites and three of the UK’s leading chamber musicians. They have recorded nine critically acclaimed CDs and enjoy a busy performing schedule throughout the UK and abroad. Their own festival in West Meon is now in its eighth year. Mozart Piano Quartet in E flat, K493 Schubert String Trio in B flat Brahms Piano Quartet in G minor, Op.25 Tea and coffee will be available for ticketholders before the concert.
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WOT? NO FISH!! In 1926 Ab Solomons drew a doodle on the wage packet he gave to his wife Celie. Throughout their marriage, Ab created a wage-packet picture every week chronicling family life. Danny Braverman’s 5 star show tells the story of the discovery of his Great-uncle Ab’s art.
Saturday 2 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £15, £14 concessions
Wot? No Fish!! is an extraordinary story about love, art, history and fish balls that has been performed across the globe to critical acclaim. First performed at The Spring in 2014 to a sell-out audience we are bringing this production back in our tenth year as an example of a highlight of our programme in recent years.
‘When I’m asked about my favourite pieces of theatre I always mention Wot?, No Fish!! I could watch this over and over again and be blown away each and every time. Come and share this amazing story with us.’ Sophie Fullerlove, Director
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SUPERNOVA 8 Bench Theatre presents a festival of brand new theatre! Supernova started in 2000 with nine short plays staged over three evenings, ranging from modern drama to surrealist comedy.
Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £11, concessions £9 Bench members and friends free
To date, Bench has performed 68 new pieces in seven Supernova festivals, featuring every kind of theatre you can imagine. And now, we’re at it again... Authors across the UK have sent in their work, and the last stage of the selection process is taking place in the run-up to Christmas 2018. Over the four night run in February, come and see the chosen programme of new work. Please watch out for the final programme announcement and confirmation of performances on The Spring website and Bench flyers.
TOO MUCH TO BEAR In the Museum and Oyster Room An interactive audio performance exploring mental health through the lens of the First World War.
Thursday 7 February, 5.30pm, 7pm and 8.30pm Tickets £10
Join professional actor and amateur historian Leigh Johnstone on a participatory audio tour as he uncovers his great grandfather’s experiences as a stretcher bearer in the trenches. Through live performance and audio instructions, Leigh invites the audience to think about personal and collective battles as they reflect on the lives of these unsung heroes during WW1, ultimately asking the question ‘was it too much to bear?’ This performance has been created by Fluid Motion Theatre Company in collaboration with live artist Sebastian H-W. The performance lasts 30 minutes.
Monday 11 February, 8pm Tickets £9, £8 concessions
Local comedian James Alderson is back this season with more nights of fantastic comedy. Expect several comedians and a well-known headline act. Previous headliners have included Zoe Lyons and Dane Baptiste, so come along and beat the Monday night blues. Another James Alderson Presents comedy gig will be held on 15 April. Please see page 26 for details. Recommended for ages 18+
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MORE THAN A MEMORY
Wednesday 13 February
We have all read the scary facts about dementia and many of us don’t like to think too much about what a future with the condition might be like. The facts are just too frightening, but many people we know live with this every day and we want to address the taboo. Today we are exploring the experience of living with dementia with a unique sensory theatre and celebrating love in a heart-warming and intimate depiction though theatre, which celebrates the transformative power of music. This event is part of our Beyond the Stage programme, unique activities and events where you don’t just watch a show – you experience it.
SENSORY THEATRE 11am, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm In the Saltings Room In addition to the well-known symptoms of dementia, the memory loss, disorientation and mood swings, people with dementia often experience changes to their senses. These can affect the way the world looks, smells, feels and tastes. Dr Kim Brown of Nature Therapy CIC has created a pop-up sensory theatre which tries to show the type of sensory deprivation experienced by some people with dementia. The pop up theatre is usually used to help train clinicians and carers but today we’re opening it up the public. Free but please book in advance
IN OTHER WORDS
7.30pm Followed by a post show chat They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened, when they first met. He always said it was part of his romantic plan, but they both know that’s rubbish. Join Arthur and Jane, at the beginning, as they tell us their story. Connected by the music of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving love story explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the transformative power of music in our lives. Off the Middle are delighted to bring you their five-star hit show, In Other Words. Tickets: £12.50, £11.50 concessions
“This a powerful and beautiful play by new writer Matthew Seager. The acting is superb and I recommend it to anyone wanting to experience a moving love story.” Sophie Fullerlove, Director
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Thursday 14 February, 7.15pm Tickets £6 including a glass of wine or soft drink
BOOK GROUP:
HOME FIRE by Kamila Shamsie For as long as they can remember siblings Isma, Aneeka and Parvaiz have had nothing but each other. But darker, stronger forces divide Parvaiz from his sisters, driving him to the other side of the world where he sets out to fulfil the dark legacy of the jihadist father he never knew. Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction as well as nominated for two other prestigious book awards, this novel is a powerful exploration of the clash between society, family and faith in the modern world. This is the choice of Glad West who will lead the discussion. Book groups also take place on 10 January, 14 March and 11 April.
Thursday 14 February, 7.30pm Tickets £25
THE SPARKLING TASTING GALLERY with Hennings Wine Merchants and featuring wines from the Ashling Park Estate Our next Tasting Gallery event will celebrate sparkling wine. Come and enjoy a tasting featuring locally produced wines. Light nibbles will be provided, making this a perfect night for couple or groups of friends.
ANDANTE LIVE: TIMES ARE A’CHANGIN
SONGS OF PEACE, PROTEST AND LOVE Following a hugely successful performance last year Andante return with a new show in which they revisit the era of peace, protest and love. With more uniquely arranged songs of the 60‘s and 70‘s tonight’s gig will feature songs from artists such as Don McLean, The Kinks, McCartney, Dylan, Baez, Lennon, Simon&Garfunkel and more. Combining the vocal harmonies of Vee Sweeney and Mark Rowson, 16 instruments between them and outstanding musicianship, they perform an uplifting and inspiring show to give you a fabulous evening of music.
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Friday 15 February, 8pm Tickets: £16, £15 concessions
Saturday 16 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £15, £14 concessions
GIANTS OF SCIENCE Followed by a post-show chat
Howard Coggins knows nothing about Science. Stu McLoughlin knows even less. Nevertheless, they have agreed to give a lecture on the subject, and after enlisting the help of the smartest scientific sages of the ages, that’s just what they aim to do. But even with the likes of Albert Einstein, Galileo, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and… um… Kriss Akabusi along for the ride, the chances of the dim-witted duo making it through the evening with any sense of dignity remaining intact seems less than likely. Still, they’re determined, like a pair of atoms missing a couple of electrons, to stay positive. With jarring jokes, pitiful puppetry, and the silliest of scientific songs, you can expect this raucous romp through the hilarious history of scientific stupidity to be… well, if nothing else, thoroughly entertaining. Returning to The Spring after previous hilarious sell-out shows, Living Spit are back with something that might just be… scien-triffic!
Sunday 17 February, 8pm Tickets £21
Blairhill Media presents
HUE AND CRY 30 years on from the release of live album Bitter Suite, Hue and Cry come to The Spring for a very special stripped back show. The album featured a beautiful acoustic version of their hit Looking For Linda along with their much-loved cover of Michael Marra’s Mother Glasgow. Tonight they’ll perform those, and other songs from that album, alongside all their other hits.
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THE GARDEN
Monday 18 February, 11am & 2.30pm
An immersive performance for people with dementia and their carers, created by participatory arts company Spare Tyre.
Tickets: £5 with one accompanying carer free
Bringing the outdoors in, The Garden takes you on a multisensory journey through the seasons; smell Spring, touch Summer, taste Autumn and feel Winter… This one-hour show is interactive and non-verbal, creating a relaxing yet engaging atmosphere for the audience.
Thursday 21 February, 7.15pm Tickets: £5, £4 concessions
BITTER SWEET LOVE In the Upper Mezzanine
Spoken word but not as you know it! Tonight’s headliner is Melanie Branton, one of UK’s finest performance poets as evidenced by her obsession with entering and doing particularly well at Slam competitions including the Hammer and Tongues UK finals, 2016. Support will be provided by Hambledon-based writer and poet Charlotte Comley, Isle of Wight poet legend Graham Brown, Havant based Dick Senior, locally based poetry, music and film collective The Metaverse Project and Southampton singer-songwriter Lewis McLean There will also be an open mic available (registration from 7pm).
A HUNDRED WORDS FOR SNOW Followed by a post show chat Rory’s Dad was an explorer. Well, not literally. Literally he was a Geography teacher. But inside, she knows, he was Bear Grylls. So when he dies suddenly in an accident, Rory knows he needs her help to make one last expedition. With a plastic compass and Dad’s ashes at her side, Rory sets off in the footsteps of all the dead beardy explorers, to get Dad to the North Pole. Before Mum finds out they’ve gone. A Hundred Words for Snow is about being an explorer in a melting world. It’s a coming of age story. With polar bears.
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Friday 22 February, 7.30pm Tickets £12.50, £11.50 concessions
FAMILY FESTIVAL WEEKEND: SPACE EXPLORERS! Have you ever dreamt of flying to the moon? Visiting a space station? Becoming an astronaut? Then join us for an amazing weekend of space adventure, as part of The Spring’s 2019 Family Festival! Saturday 23 February, 10am, 1pm & 4pm Sunday 24 February, 10am, 12noon and 2pm
READY STEADY LIFT OFF! In the Langstone Room
Ready Steady Lift Off! is an interactive theatre show for 3 - 8 year olds and their families combining live performance, music, storytelling and painting. Come navigate, sing, colour and play your way through the astronaut training. In this show children and their grown ups will be creating awesome rockets together, so we advise not wearing your best clothes. Ready Steady Lift Off! lasts 50 minutes and is taking place on Saturday and Sunday so you can enjoy it in conjunction with The Star Seekers or while younger siblings enjoy Little Star. Ages 3 – 8 (unsuitable for under 3s) £8, £7 for groups of 4 or more Saturday 23 February, 11.30am & 2.30pm
THE STAR SEEKERS In the Theatre
Join us for a journey through the stars where you take the steering wheel. Inspired by our childhood wonder of the universe The Wardrobe Ensemble have created a unique theatre experience for children; a show that passes on our awe for the limitless majesty of galaxies, the solar system, shooting stars and planets to the next generation and also delves into one of greatest unanswered questions of the universe: what do astronauts really have for dinner?! The show lasts 1 hour and is recommended for ages 3-8 Tickets: £8, £7 for groups of 4 or more
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 February Sunday 24 February, 10am, 12noon, 2pm
LITTLE STAR In the Theatre
The youngest members of the family are not forgotten in our Family Festival, with this star lit show for babies age 6 – 18 months. Join Little Star as she swings from shooting stars, slides down crescent moons and bounces on fluffy clouds. Using puppetry, music and captivating visuals to delight our young audience, an intimate, relaxed setting makes this the perfect first theatre experience. The performance lasts 25 minutes followed by 20 minutes of playtime Tickets: £5 per child, accompanying adult free. Babies free. Tuesday 19 February – Friday 22 February, 10am – 11.30am
COSMIC ADVENTURE WORKSHOPS
As part of our Family Festival we will be holding workshops for children and families during half term. Join us for a space adventure, taking place in our theatre but travelling to a galaxy far, far away. We’ll be landing on a new planet and will need your help to make it home. Suitable for families with children under 10 and adults who are looking forward to joining in the fun! Tickets: £6.50 per child, accompanying adult free
“Appeals to a child’s wide-eyed wonder and hunger for exploration... It’s silly, sparkling stuff.” The Stage
Our Family Festival is a series of activities held across Havant Borough. Throughout the month you can enjoy themed craft packs to do at home and free astronaut training events in community venues. Keep an eye on our website or follow us on Facebook to find out more.
The Family Festival is part of our Beyond the Walls Outreach programme, taking The Spring’s activities into the community.
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HUGO VICKERS: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES
Thursday 28 February, 7.30pm Tickets: £15, £14 concessions
Hugo Vickers is well known as a biographer and royal historian. The many books he has written include lives of the Queen Mother, Princess Andrew of Greece and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. He is frequently in demand for commentaries on major royal occasions including the weddings of Prince Charles and Diana, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Duke of Cambridge and Duke of Sussex, and the funerals of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Queen Mother. He has acted as historical adviser on films including The King’s Speech and Victoria & Abdul (in which he was also an extra), and also enjoys attacking the many inaccuracies in TV hit The Crown. In this evening’s talk Hugo will discuss the business of writing royal biographies. He will give examples of how royal biographers have handled various royal lives from Queen Victoria to the present day, looking at some of the more memorable passages and talking of his own endeavours in this field. If you enjoy this talk you might be interested to see the results of some of Hugo’s work as we screen films The Kings Speech on 6 February and Victoria and Abdul on 27 February. Please see page 30 for details.
BEOWULF
Friday 1 March, 7.30pm
Followed by a post show chat
Tickets: £12.50, £11.50 concessions
Before we begin, I should warn you: This story ends with a dragon. But every story ends with a dragon. If you make it to ‘Happily Ever After’ and there isn’t a dragon nearby… the story isn’t over yet. Seth Kriebel’s Beowulf is an interactive performance-game inviting you to explore the world of a legendary story from our ancient past without leaving your seat. An evocative soundscape accompanies your journey through strange lands, discovering forgotten monsters and bringing a Viking hero’s tale back to life 1,000 years after his adventures.Each show is unique, guided by your choices… illuminating the original epic and asking why, after all these years, we still tell each other stories about monsters that lurk in dark.
“I can’t tell you what will happen in this performance as each show is different. But this is definitely one for fans of twists on a classic or anyone who loves a good games evening.” Sophie Fullerlove, Director
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Saturday 2 March, from 7pm Tickets: £18 including a cocktail on arrival
THE 20s CLUB We’re heading back to the 1920s with a feel good night of silent films with live piano accompaniment. Join us for three special feel-good, comic silent movies: Harold Lloyd’s Number Please, Buster Keaton’s The High Sign and Laurel and Hardy’s Liberty. Expect laugh out loud slapstick and lots of fun! We’re delighted that Neil Brand, who has performed with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and who regularly performs at the BFI Film Theatre and the Barbican, is joining us to perform on our new piano.
FLAPPER ACADEMY – CHARLESTON WORKSHOP Join flapper dance troupe The Bees Knees at 4pm for a special Charleston Workshop! This one hour session will give you the chance to have a go at the iconic dance in a fun and informal session. Please see page 33 for details We’re celebrating silent films all weekend with a special screening of The Artist on Friday 1 March and The Lodger on Saturday 2 March. Please see page 30 for details.
The films will begin at 7.30pm but join us from 7pm for Charleston Dancing from The Bees Knees, live jazz and a free cocktail on arrival.
This event is part of our Beyond the Stage programme, unique activities and events where you don’t just watch a show – you experience it.
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Wednesday 6 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50, £11.50 concessions
THE WONDERFUL DISCOVERY OF WITCHES IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER Followed by a post show chat A spellbinding new play inspired by the true story of Britain’s bloodiest witch-hunt. It’s 1615, and Magistrates Potts and Nowell are on a mission to arm their countrymen against a plague of devilish outsiders. Until now their chief weapon has been Jennet Device, youngest of the Pendle Witches, the girl whose testimony condemned her entire family to the noose. But now Jennet has grown up, her eyes are starting to open and tonight heads will roll. Dawn State combine searing dialogue, haunting music and bold theatricality to explore the heart-breaking true story of Britain’s most notorious witch-craft trial, in a new play by Gareth Jandrell.
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KING FOR A DAY:
THE NAT KING COLE STORY
Thursday 7 March, 8pm Tickets: £20, £19 concessions
2019 CENTENARY CONCERT Featuring world-class live music, alongside narration and projected archive images and footage, this is a unique concert celebrating the centenary of the birth of one the greatest vocalists of the Twentieth Century: Nat King Cole. Featuring acclaimed vocalist, Atila, alongside his world-class musicians, this thoughtful and entertaining new show takes a fresh look at the life and work of the timeless Nat King Cole - whose vocal styling in songs such as Nature Boy, Unforgettable and When I Fall in Love defined a golden era of music and earned him a place in the history of American music as one of the most iconic vocalists of all time. Following sell out shows at London’s Hippodrome and Ronnie Scott’s we’re delighted to be bringing this celebration to Havant.
THE THINKING DRINKERS: PUB CRAWL
Friday 8 & Saturday 9 March, 8pm Tickets £16
After a sell out show in 2017 The Thinking Drinkers are back at The Spring for two nights with a brand-new, hilarious, intoxicating bar-hop through history. Enjoy five free drinks as the award-winning experts take you from the symposiums of Ancient Greece to the classic British boozer via Wild West saloons, Victorian gin palaces and the secret Speakeasy. You’ll learn a lot, you’ll laugh a lot and, don’t forget, you get five free drinks. For obvious reasons this show is 18+
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Saturday 9 March, 1pm Free
MUSIC BITES:
DAVID MOIGNARD In the Gallery
David brings a relaxed, easy style to a range of swing and jazz-based songs adapted for solo guitar and vocals. Included are takes on some well-established standards from such writers as Gershwin, Cole Porter and Jimmy Van Heusen as well as some fresh approaches to later material from Lennon-McCartney to Bob Dylan. David was formerly front man to local band Quango before playing and singing for a living in France.
Music Bites are free, informal gigs in our cafe. Enjoy the music over a delicious lunch or drink
PEOPLE By Alan Bennett. Presented by Humdrum Amateur performance rights by kind permission of Samuel French Limited What do you do when the decrepit stately home you’re living in is beyond repair and beyond a joke, your finances won’t run to having the repairs done and the decent, worthy but excruciatingly dull National Trust have their collective beady eye on your property? Dorothy Stacpoole and her faithful live-in companion, Iris, have ideas - including leasing the place to a film company, while Dorothy’s treacherous sister, June, is more in favour of the National Trust option. To add to the bedlam, the film company are just a little more… adult … than expected. Alan Bennett’s 2012 play is HumDrum’s fourth venture into this most English of playwright’s work (The Madness of King George, Talking Heads, Habeas Corpus) and People is just as quirky, biting, insightful and laugh-out-loud funny as you’d expect.
Wednesday 13 – Saturday 16 March, 7.30pm, Saturday 16 March, 2.30pm Tickets £12
Thursday 14 March, 7.15pm Tickets £6 including a glass of wine or soft drink
BOOK GROUP:
ALL THE BELOVED GHOSTS by Alison MacLeod From 1920s Nova Scotia to the London riots of 2011, from Oscar Wilde’s grave to the Brighton Pavilion, these exquisite stories capture the small tragedies and deep truths of our existence. We are delighted that Professor MacLeod, whose Booker long-listed Unexploded we read in 2016, will be joining us. The discussion will be led by Valerie Bird. Book groups also take place on 10 January, 14 February and 11 April.
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Thursday 14 March, 7.45pm Tickets £6.50
FRATTON PARK: THE LEGENDARY POMPEY ICON In the Langstone Room Colin Farmery, Chair of the Pompey History Society will be giving a talk on the development of Fratton Park since it opened in 1899, including its architectural features, such as the Archibald Leitch-designed South Stand. Hear about the events, challenges and the future of the stadium.
Thursday 21 March, 7.15pm Tickets £5, £4 concessions
ON THE EDGE In the Upper Mezzanine Spoken word but not as you know it! Bristol poet Hannah Teasdale is the perfect headliner to tackle our theme for the night ‘ ... on the edge’, as the review of her latest collection Laid Bare shows: If Joni Mitchell had six kids, a bottle of Valium and a pizza in the oven – this is what she would have written’. Support comes from Callum Wensley, yet another from the Bristol poetry scene, Isle of Wight’s Donna Jones (M.B.E.), Portsmouth-based poet Faye Smith, up and coming stand-up comic Jake Young, and the singersongwriter Megan Linford. There will also be an open mic available (registration from 7pm).
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Thursday 21 March, 7.30pm
CONSTABLE: FROM CHOCOLATE BOX TO JACKSON POLLOCK
Tickets: £12 including a free tea or coffee before the talk
A talk by Sarah Cove John Constable is famous for some of the 19th century’s most iconic paintings. His work was derived from pencil drawings, oil studies and, unusually for his time, full size oil sketches. In this talk Sarah Cove will share her extensive research into Constable’s painting techniques. His style, work and temperament, are brought to life way in a way that reveals him as a Jackson Pollock of the 1830s. You will never look at these chocolate box pictures in the same way again. Sarah Cove has worked as a paintings conservator, technical art historian and lecturer. She is the founder of the Constable Research project and is recognised as an authority on Constable’s painting materials and techniques. This event is presented in partnership with The Arts Society Portsdown
LUCY PORTER: PASS IT ON You’ll know Lucy from her appearances on QI, Room 101, Live at the Apollo and on Radio 4 on the News Quiz and The Now Show. Now she’s returning to The Spring for two nights with her latest show Pass It On, where she muses on what we receive from our ancestors and what we pass on to future generations. Lucy’s inherited dodgy knees and global warming from her parents, but can she leave a better legacy for her children?
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Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March, 8pm Tickets £16
“Impeccably punch-lined anecdotes … Genuinely delightful” Telegraph
Saturday 23 March, 1pm Free
MUSIC BITES:
THE ALMOST BIG BAND In the Gallery
‘ABB’ play an eclectic mixture of swing, ballads, blues, jazz, and Latin along with their own arrangements and compositions, both instrumental and vocal, mainly by Gerry (singer), Doug (sax), leader Don (trumpet) and their former founder Mike Birch. The band members are from the jazz workshop team who meet weekly at Emsworth.
Music Bites are free, informal gigs in our cafe. Enjoy the music over a delicious lunch or drink
BOB DYLAN: LITERATURE AND POETRY OF THE BLUES
Thursday 28 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50, £11.50 concessions
AN EVENING WITH WRITER MICHAEL GRAY A talk with surprising audio tracks and rare footage from the author of Song & Dance Man III: The Art Of Bob Dylan and The Bob Dylan Encyclopaedia - definitive studies of Dylan’s work. With wit and style Michael examines the Minnesota Bard’s interaction with literature, and shows too how Dylan has been inspired by the great lyric poetry of the blues. Join Michael for a lively, spontaneous and thoroughly entertaining, fresh account of Dylan’s achievement.
HAMPSHIRE’S PASSIVHAUS In the Langstone Room
Thursday 28 March, 7.45pm Tickets £6.50
Hidden away within Emsworth is an awardwinning eco-house. The home, built to Passivhaus standards, is so energy efficient it uses 75% less energy to heat than a normal home. In this talk local architect Ruth Butler, who designed the house with her husband Julian Sutherland, will talk about the design and the house which is now their family home.
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Box of Tricks present
Friday 29 March, 7.30pm
SPARKPLUG
Tickets: £12.50, £11.50 concessions
A new play by David Judge Manchester, 1983. Dave loves Rod Stewart, Joanne and his Ford Capri. He’s all set for a new start. Only Joanne’s about to have someone else’s baby. Is Dave ready to become a Dad even though he’s not the father? A punchy and poetic exploration of family, race, identity and love, SparkPlug is the story of a white man who becomes the adoptive father, mother and best friend of a mixed-race child, David. Inspired by autobiographical events and exploring the playwright’s background as an actor and spoken word artist, SparkPlug examines what family means in today’s society.
NICK SHARRATT: RIGHT ROYAL DRAW ALONG Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him! He’ll be showing you how to sketch favourite characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips. And to celebrate his latest book ‘Nice Work for the Cat and the King’ everything will have a special ‘royal’ twist! Nick has illustrated close to 260 books. He’s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray. He’s also the illustrator of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s phenomenally popular children’s novels. Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in. Recommended for ages 4+
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Saturday 30 March, 2.30pm Tickets: £8, £7 for groups of 4 or more
A BUNCH OF AMATEURS by Ian Hislop & Nick Newman Presented by Bench Theatre
Jefferson Steele is a fading Hollywood star. When he finds out his agent has landed him the title role in King Lear over in the UK, he believes he will be making his big comeback performing for the RSC. So he is somewhat dismayed when he arrives in England to discover that he has in fact joined ‘The Stratford Players’, a small local amateur dramatics company, fighting to save their theatre from closure. Hilarity ensues as the worlds of Hollywood and amateur dramatics collide. As Jefferson’s ego, vanity and insecurities are pushed to the limit by the over-enthusiastic thespians, he is about to be taken on a journey he never could’ve imagined.
Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 April, 7.30pm Saturday 6 April, 2.30pm Wednesday 10 April – Saturday 13 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £11, £9 concessions Thursday 4 April: buy one get one free Bench Members and friends free
As part of Bench’s 50th Birthday year, join us as we celebrate all things AmDram with the play described as ‘A love letter to the world of Amateur Dramatics’.
Thursday 11 April, 7.15pm Tickets £6 including a glass of wine or soft drink
BOOK GROUP:
THE GREAT GATSBY by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD Generally considered to be Fitzgerald’s finest novel, The Great Gatsby is an undisputed classic of American literature set in the ‘roaring twenties’, a devastating exposé of the ‘Jazz Age’. Through the narration of Nick Carraway, the reader is taken into the superficially glittering world of the super rich to encounter the dark mystery surrounding Jay Gatsby. Peter Hammond will lead this session. For those interested in the 1920s you may enjoy our special evening on 2 March. Please see page 17 for details.
Saturday 13 April, 1pm Free
MUSIC BITES:
DIELLE, JOHN GLEADALL AND CHRIS WOOD In the Gallery
Inspired by great songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Carole King, and harmony vocal acts like The Hollies and The Eagles, John, Chris and DiElle celebrate the art of song, coming together from all corners of the music industry. Chris was Billy Ocean’s Musical Director at the age of 18, John is a Musical Theatre songwriter who recently had his shows in the West End, and DiElle a singer-songwriter whose love of singing and song-writing has taken her from rural Hampshire to Hollywood.
Music Bites are free, informal gigs in our cafe. Enjoy the music over a delicious lunch or drink
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Monday 15 April, 8pm Tickets £9, £8 concessions
Local comedian James Alderson is back this season with more nights of fantastic comedy. Expect several comedians and a well-known headline act. Previous headliners have included Zoe Lyons and Dane Baptiste, so come along and beat the Monday night blues. Another James Alderson Presents comedy gig will be held on 11 February. Please see page 10 for details. Recommended for ages 18+ Line-up subject to change
Thursday 18 April, 7.15pm Tickets £5, £4 concessions
YESTERDAY IS GONE In the Upper Mezzanine Spoken word but not as you know it! Tonight’s headliner is Southampton-based Stewart Taylor, a multi-slam winning spoken word performer. Support comes from Havant-based award-winning poet and Spring regular Denise Bennett, Portsmouth-based writer and poet Emily Priest, Eileen Phyall and existential poet Scott Jowett. Bench Theatre’s David, Vin and Ben bring some theatrically to the night as they present another burst of unreliable history, plus there’ll be original folk music from Warblington-based Simon Cattermole. There will also be an open mic available (registration from 7pm).
LARRY GARNER AND THE NORMAN BEAKER BAND Blues legends Larry Garner and Norman Beaker return to The Spring with The Norman Beaker Band and a night of music to remember. Born in Louisiana and picking up the areas distinctive Swamp Blues, Larry Garner’s powerful voice and guitar playing has led him to being inducted into the Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame. Noman Beaker meanwhile is recognised as one of the first British bluesmen and has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. His Manchester wit is the perfect counterpoint to Larry’s Southern charm. This performance will include skilled guitar playing, superb voices, warmth and humour, with an unmatchable band to create an unforgettable gig.
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Thursday 18 April, 8pm Tickets: £16, £15 concessions
Saturday 20 April, 10am – 4pm Tickets: Free, no booking required
HAVANT: FOLD OUR TOWN It’s Easter Saturday and we’re making our very own version of Havant – from paper! What’s important in our area? Join us to make and decorate houses, boats and recognisable buildings, all on our large floor map of the local area. Suitable for the whole family this activity will take place all day in our gallery space. Come along to join A Line Art (last here with Ready Steady Lift Off! in February) to create a new version of Havant and the surrounding area. The activity is suitable for all ages and is completely free, so grab children, parents and grandparents for this brilliant way to spend time together on Easter Saturday. And our café and museum will be open too! Fold Your City was originally commissioned by Dance Umbrella and The Big Draw in 2017.
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QUADROPHENIA NIGHT
FEATURING THE ABSOLUTE KINKS
Saturday 20 April, 7.30pm Tickets £15
A special club night featuring live music, film and DJs, to celebrate 40 years since the release of the iconic film. Tonight’s party will include bands playing all the hits from the film accompanied by a big screen backdrop. We’ll be joined by The Absolute Kinks with a set packed with Kinks classic hits including Sunny Afternoon, You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower Of Fashion and Lola. The night finishes with DJ Drew Stansall (from The Specials and Prince Buster) playing the best in Mod, ska, two-tone, R&B and soul. Expect a late one! This will be a great night out for anyone who loves the sounds, styles, visuals and vibes for the 1960s. Dress code: handsome! Seated and Standing tickets available.
KAREN KINGSLEY: PIANO RECITAL
Tuesday 23 April, 7.30pm Tickets £10
Beethoven: Polonaise in C major, Op.89 Beethoven: Sonata in E major, Op.109 Chopin: Fantaisie in F minor, Op.49 Parry: Shulbrede Tunes Mayerl: piano pieces Karen Kingsley performs on our new piano with music from across two centuries. Karen studied at the Royal Academy of Music, gaining prizes and commendations for solo and ensemble playing. She has performed widely in concertos, chamber music and solo recitals, and is Head of Keyboard at Portsmouth Grammar School.
Thursday 25 April, 7.45pm Tickets £6.50
KENNETH WOOD:
THE MAN BEHIND KENWOOD In the Langstone Room To accompany our special heritage project celebrating Kenwood, a business that helped put Havant on the map, we are delighted to welcome John Wood to The Spring to talk about his stepfather Kenneth. Using his personal insight John will tell us about the man behind the world-renowned brand, what it was like to be brought up by Ken, how the firm started, what he was like to work for and how devastated he was to lose the company in 1968.
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BOTH SIDES NOW A rehearsed reading of a new play to mark 25 years of Rowans Hospice.
Friday 26 April, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £10
Both Sides Now is a very real story about how we handle issues around bereavement, loss and moving on. Gemma is divorced and has now lost her closest friend Simon to an aggressive cancer, he knew he was dying but she was in denial. She feels isolated and full of sadness until she meets Frank at a speed-dating event. This new play by award winning writer Brian Daniels and commissioned by Rowans Hospice looks at resilience, the power of friendship, support, love and compassion.
ANDREW MAXWELL: SHOWTIME
Saturday 27 April, 8pm Tickets £15
A memorable stand-up cocktail of personal stories, astute political observations and the odd surprise foray into character cameos. This show has won a barrage of five-star reviews and now it’s SHOWTIME for Havant. Andrew is known for his eagle-eyed, passionate current-affairs comedy, showcased in his many appearances on BBC Radio 4 (News Quiz, Welcome To Wherever You Are, Public Enemies). He’s been seen on - among others - Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Have I Got News for You (BBC One), Celebrity Juice (ITV2) and Mock the Week (BBC Two); and to a whole new generation he is the devilish voice of MTV’s Ex On The Beach.
THE FURROW COLLECTIVE
Sunday 28 April, 8pm
Winners of Best Group at the Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017, The Furrow Collective is a collaboration of four of the UKs finest contemporary folk artists. Emily Portman, Rachel Newton, Lucy Farrell and Alasdair Roberts combine voices, guitar, harp, viola, concertina, saw and banjo, to present traditional songs from England and Scotland. From jaunty stories to poignant laments and supernatural ballads this group deserves the numerous nominations and awards they have received.
Tickets: £16, £15 concessions
‘A bravely sparse and compelling new take on traditional songs... A quietly classy young folk band’ The Guardian
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FILMS Ticket Prices: Film Matinees: £8, £7 concessions including an English breakfast tea / coffee and biscuit in the interval Evening Films: £8, £7 concessions including £1 off any bar purchase before the film Forget Me Not Cinema: £4.50 including an English breakfast tea or coffee Family Films: £6
Programme subject to change.
Wednesday 9 January, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
EDIE
After the death of her husband 83 year old Edie’s future looks uncertain. Determined not to be cowed by life and her family Edie sets off to fulfill a lifetime ambition to climb a Scottish mountain. Starring Sheila Hancock, Kevin Guthrie 1HR 42 MINS. CERT 12A
Wednesday 16 January, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
Wednesday 30 January, 1.45pm
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday 27 February, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
Friday 1 February 7.45pm
Inspired by the real relationship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant, this film charts the pair’s friendship and the consternation it caused at court. Royal biographer Hugo Vickers advised on the production and comes to The Spring on 28 February with his talk on Royal Biographies. Please see page 16 for details. Starring Judi Dench 1 HR 51 MINS. CERT 12.
In the Langstone Room
Friday 1 March 7.45pm
Four friends who meet regularly for their book group have their eyes opened when they choose to read 50 Shades of Grey. Inspired by the story they begin to take a new approach to their lives and personal relationships with comedy results. Starring Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda. 1 HR 44 MINS. CERT 12A
APOSTASY
Described as one of the best British films of recent years, Apostasy is inspired by the Director’s own experiences and is a fictional look at a family of Jehovah’s Witnesses in crisis with their faith after a daughter commits a religious transgression. The film will be followed by a post screening discussion by Steve Murray. 1 HR 35 MINS. CERT PG
Wednesday 6 February, 1.45pm
THE KING’S SPEECH
Wednesday 23 January, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
THE DEATH OF STALIN
Directed by Armando Iannucci and nominated for two BAFTAs this film is an uproarious, wickedly irreverent comedy. When tyrannical dictator Josef Stalin drops dead his supporters enter a frantic power struggle as they try to bumble, brawl and backstab their way to the top. Starring Michael Palin. 1HR 47 MINS, CERT 15
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THE ARTIST
In the Langstone Room A modern silent film that received rave reviews and awards on its release in 2011. Set in the 1920s a Hollywood star develops a relationship with a young dancer as his career takes a downturn after the invention of the ‘talkies’. The film will be followed by a post screening discussion by Steve Murray. This film accompanies The 20s Club. Please see page 17 for details. 1HR 40 MINS. CERT PG
Saturday 2 March, 1.45pm
SWIMMING WITH MEN
Eric is suffering a mid-life crisis. In order to help him find new meaning in his life, and after a few too many G&Ts, he joins an all male, middle-aged synchronized swimming team. A feel good film inspired by a true story. Starring Rob Brydon and Jane Horrocks. 1HR 36 MINS. CERT U
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VINTAGE FILM: THE LODGER
Released in 2011 and winning multiple awards, The King’s Speech follows the true story of King George VI and his work with therapist Lionel Logue to cure his stammer and become a leader. Royal biographer Hugo Vickers advised on the production and comes to The Spring on 28 February with his talk on Royal Biographies. Please see page 16 for details. Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter. 1HR 58 MINS. CERT 12
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, The Lodger is a classic of British silent cinema. When a London landlady takes in a new lodger she grows increasingly concerned he is a murdering madman. The film will be introduced and followed by a post-screening discussion with Professor Sue Harper. This film accompanies The 20s Club. Please see page 17 for details. Starring June Tripp and Ivor Novello 1HR 8 MINS. CERT PG
Thursday 14 February, 1.45pm
Wednesday 6 March, 1.45pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with another chance to catch the feel-good Mamma Mia sequel on a Thursday! Starring Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep 100 MINS. CERT 12A
The life of 18 year old author Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin is revealed in this romantic period drama, following her affair with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and her writing of Frankenstein. Starring Joanne Froggatt and Elle Fanning. 2 HRS. CERT 12A
MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN
MARY SHELLEY
Wednesday 13 March, 1.45pm
THE SEAGULL
Based on Chekov’s play The Seagull tells the story of an actor who returns home with her lover to visit her terminally ill
brother. Starring Elisabeth Moss and Annette Benning 1HR 38MINS. CERT 12A
Wednesday 20 March, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
THE HAPPY PRINCE
Focusing on the tragic last years of Oscar Wilde’s life and his exile in France following his release from prison, this film includes flashbacks to Wilde’s greater days. Starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Emily Watson 1HR 45MINS. CERT 15
Wednesday 27 March, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
THE CHILDREN ACT
Based on the 2014 Ian McEwan novel this film follows family court Judge Fiona Maye in her decision whether to allow a boy to die rather than receive a blood transfusion. The case coincides with a defining moment of choice within her marriage. Starring Emma Thompson and Stanley Tucci 1HR 45 MINS. CERT 12A
Wednesday 3 April, 1.45pm
THE WIFE
The wife of a famous author begins to question her decisions and life as she travels to Stockholm with her husband who is about to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater 1HR 40 MINS. CERT 15.
Friday 5 April, 7.45pm
THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS In the Langstone Room
Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival this documentary examines the incredible true story of triplets who find each other after being separated at birth and go on to become minor American celebrities. In an examination of their story the film uncovers some uncomfortable truths about the nature v nurture argument. How much agency do we really have against our genes? The film will be followed by a post screening discussion by Steve Murray.
Wednesday 10 April, 1.45pm
A STAR IS BORN
The latest remake of the cinema classic is directed by Bradley Cooper. Jackson Maine is a hard drinking country musician. When he meets and falls in love with young musician Ally he supports her as his own career begins to falter. 2HRS 15 MINS. CERT 15
Wednesday 17 April, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
BLACKKKLANSMAN
Tipped as a 2019 award winner the film is inspired by the true story of Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, who in the 1970s successfully managed to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. 2HRS 15 MINS. CERT 15
Forget Me Not films is a series of relaxed and friendly screenings of classic movies and musicals. They are particularly suitable for people living with dementia, their partners and family members, but everyone is welcome! Those living with dementia may also enjoy The Garden, a special interactive performance for people with dementia. Please see page 14 for details. Family members or those with an interest in the experience of living with dementia can join us on Wednesday 13 February for More than a Memory event. Please see page 11 for details
Monday 4 February, 11am
SOUTH PACIFIC
Monday 4 March, 11am
MARY POPPINS
Monday 1 April, 11am
HIGH SOCIETY
Wednesday 24 April, 1.45pm & 7.30pm
KING OF THIEVES
Based on the true story of the Hatton Garden safe deposit heist of 2015, this British film follows a group of retired crooks who plan to make off with £14 million of diamonds and jewels. Starring Michael Caine, Michael Gambon, Tom Courtenay and Jim Broadbent 1HR 48 MINS. CERT 15
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NEW FAMILY FILMS
FAMILY WORKSHOPS
We’re opening up our theatre once a month on a Saturday morning to show some great family films. Gather up the children and grandchildren for a morning adventure! Tickets are just £6 each.
Our family workshops take place in school holidays and are designed for families to spend time together getting creative. Sessions include games, crafts and lots of fun and are suitable for children under 10 and adults who want to join in!
Saturday 16 February, 10.30am
Tuesday 19 February – Friday 22 February, 10am – 11.30am
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COSMIC ADVENTURE WORKSHOPS
As part of our Family Festival we will be holding workshops for children and families during half term. Join us for a space adventure, taking place in our theatre but travelling to a galaxy far, far away. We’ll be landing on a new planet and will need your help to make it home. Tickets: £6.50 per child, accompanying adults free A much-loved sequel that follows more of Paddington’s adventures as he tries to unmask a thief. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent and Ben Whishaw. Saturday 16 March, 10.30am
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
A surprise visit from his old friend Winnie-the-Pooh and pals helps a grown-up Christopher Robin rediscover the joy of life. Starring Ewan McGregor Saturday 27 April, 10.30am
PETER RABBIT
A feature adaptation of the classic Beatrix Potter story, which sees naughty Peter sneak into Mr McGregor’s garden. Starring James Cordon.
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Tuesday 16 – Friday 19 April, 10am – 11.30am
NURSERY RHYME TILES
In the lead up to Fold Our Town: Havant coming to The Spring on Easter Saturday (see page 27 for details), we are celebrating the history of Havant and the exciting things that have been created by and for us. Come along to learn about the history of the special Havant nursery rhyme tiles, created for the old War Memorial Hospital’s children’s ward. In this fun and interactive session you’ll decorate your own ceramic tile like those in the museum and join in the games inspired by the rhymes. Tickets: £6.50 per child, accompanying adults free
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS >ONE-OFF Our one- off workshops are a great way to relax and have fun while learning a new creative skill. Saturday 2 March, 4pm – 5pm
FLAPPER ACADEMY – CHARLESTON WORKSHOP
Join flapper dance troupe The Bees Knees for a special Charleston Workshop This one hour session will give you the chance to have a go at the iconic dance in a fun and informal session. See The Bees Knees perform as part of our The 20s Club event. Please see page 17 for details. Tickets: £12
Saturday 9 February, 2pm – 4pm
MAKE A LAMPSHADE
Tutor: Marie Monro Come and create a contemporary drum lampshade in this fun workshop suitable for all skill levels - so you don’t have to be able to sew! You’ll be shown how to create your own unique professional looking illumination. All tools and equipment supplied but please bring your own lightweight fabric at least 1m x 0.5m and 1m of trimming if desired. £25
Saturday 9 March, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
MID-CENTURY KITCHEN: MAKE A HANDPRINTED TEA TOWEL
Saturday 13 April, 1pm – 3pm
PASTELS: BLOOMING SPRING
Tutor: Robyn Cheyne Celebrate the joys of springtime with the vibrant colours and distinctive forms of spring flowers. You will learn a wide range of techniques and tips as either an introduction to soft pastels or to improve your skills in this versatile medium. Tutor Robyn Cheyne will be demonstrating and offering support at all times. Suitable for all levels of ability. £20, £18 concessions
Image: Fabiola Knowles
Tutor: Fabiola Knowles To celebrate local heritage and tie in with our Vintage Kenwood project, we have arranged a special printing day. Artist and printmaker Fabiola Knowles, will guide you through a creative process, from drawing to adapting your design for print. Using a variety of printing techniques, you will create your own baking / kitchen themed tea towel with a mid- century vibe. Materials will be provided but bring along an apron or old shirt. £70, £63 concessions
Saturday 12 January – Saturday 25 February Selected Saturdays, 10am – 2pm
TRAIN AS A PLAYWRIGHT - FOR FREE
Are you a budding playwright based in Hampshire? We are partnering with multi-award-winning theatre company Papatango to offer a very special playwriting course from January – May 2019 – and it’s completely free! 18 writers will be selected take part in workshops on all the key elements of playwriting, becoming part of a writing network, and completing their own brand new play. One of the plays will then receive a staged reading at The Spring with a professional cast in the Langstone Room. Papatango are one of the UK’s biggest new writing theatre companies. Writers they have launched have gone on to win BAFTAs, OffWestEnd, Alfred Fagon and Royal National Theatre Foundation awards, premiere worldwide, and make work with the RSC, National Theatre, BBC and in the West End. Papatango’s first book, Being A Playwright: A Career Guide for Writers was published in 2018 by Nick Hern Books. No prior experience is required, but participants are asked to attend all sessions on 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Mar, 13 Apr and 25 May. Find out more and apply for this special opportunity at www.papatango.co.uk/playwriting-courses
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WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS WEEKLY Led by expert tutors our weekly workshops offer you the chance to learn or develop artistic skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Our Essential sessions offer a great introduction to a basic skills while our project sessions are aimed at those with more experience who are looking to develop their skills with some specialist support from our tutors.
The full term can be booked in advance at the price below or in two blocks (4 weeks and 6 weeks). A discount applies if the whole term is booked in one go.
This term our sessions will run from the week of 14 January to the week beginning 1 April. There will be a two week break in the week beginning 11 February and 18 February, making this a ten week term.
Unless stated otherwise, classes require you to bring your own materials.
Day MONDAYS
Try Before You Buy allows newcomers to try their first session for free. Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.
Please visit www.thespring.co.uk/take-part or contact the Box Office for a materials list.
10am – 12noon
1pm – 3pm
Drawing Essentials
Life Drawing Essentials
Drawing Projects
Watercolour Projects
TUESDAYS
Pastels Essentials
WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS
Free Art Space Thursdays (to 12.30pm)
FRIDAYS
Watercolour Essentials
SATURDAYS
Watercolour Essentials
DRAWING ESSENTIALS Mondays, 10am – 12noon Tutor: Jules Roper BA
£100, £90 concs (£110, £100 concs if booked in 2 blocks) Delve into the wonderful world of illustration in this course covering the exciting basics of drawing. You will have the chance to explore and experiment with shape and form, and then use shade and tone to create realistic images.
LIFE DRAWING ESSENTIALS Mondays, 1 – 3pm Tutor: Jules Roper BA
£120, £110 concessions (£138, £120 concs if booked in 2 blocks) 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 working with professional life models in a variety of poses.
Image: Jules Roper BA
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PASTELS ESSENTIALS Tuesdays, 1 – 3pm Tutor: Robyn Cheyne BA
£100, £90 concs (£110, £100 concs if booked in 2 blocks) Discover the versatility and potential of soft and pencil pastels. Learn a wide range of techniques and styles covering a variety of themes and subjects. Join Robyn for a chance to experience pastels for the first time or to develop your skills further.
WATERCOLOUR ESSENTIALS Fridays, 10am – 12noon or Saturdays, 10am – 12noon Tutor: Nic Cowper
£100, £90 concs (£110, £100 concs if booked in 2 blocks) Start your watercolour journey in this introduction to this expressive medium. Get to grips with fundamentals of paint, water and paper and develop your understanding of the wonderful opportunities watercolour offers.
DRAWING PROJECTS
Wednesdays, 10am – 12noon Tutor: Jules Roper BA £100, £90 concs (£110, £100 concs if booked in 2 blocks) 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 try something new.
WATERCOLOUR PROJECTS Wednesdays, 1 – 3pm Tutor: Nic Cowper
Image: Nic Cowper
£100, £90 concs (£110, £100 concs if booked in 2 blocks) 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...
FREE ART SPACE THURSDAYS Thursday in term time, 10am – 12.30pm
On Thursday mornings during term time we open up our Art Space for anyone who would like the chance to use our equipment and space for free. Come and use a range of art materials while having a chat with our friendly volunteers. Supported by The Arts Society Portsdown
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EXHIBITIONS The Mezzanine Gallery is located upstairs in the museum and is open during standard opening hours Wednesday 9 January – Saturday 23 March
Monday 1 April – Friday 29 June
HAVANT AND WATERLOOVILLE FOOTBALL CLUB: 20 YEARS
KENWOOD IN HAVANT
In the Mezzanine Gallery To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the formation of Havant and Waterlooville FC, we are holding a special exhibition tracing the history of the Hawks. We have interviewed key players, staff and fans from the past two decades who have recalled the inevitable ups and downs of a non-league football club. This includes highlights such as the FA Cup run of 2007/08 and last year’s dramatic promotion to the National League, a feat that means the Hawks are now playing at their highest ever level. The exhibition will include the documentary film featuring Hawks’ heroes which will also be screened on 27 January. Please see page 7 for details.
In the Mezzanine Gallery The kitchen appliance manufacturer Kenwood moved its entire operation from Woking to Havant in 1962 and has been a major employer in the town ever since. Our exhibition will tell the story of Kenwood and the iconic products that helped spark a domestic revolution in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s. The exhibition will include a documentary film including interviews with former and current employees, who will tell stories about their working and social lives at Kenwood and track the way the company has developed since it first arrived in New Lane more than half a century ago.
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OPEN EXHIBITION 2019: TEN
In 2019 we are celebrating 10 years as The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre. To mark this we have chosen the theme of TEN for this year’s Open Exhibition. We’re looking for some interesting and exciting two-dimensional work in any medium. The Open Exhibition is a chance for artists to have their work displayed at The Spring and to mark our tenth anniversary this year the exhibition will be held in the downstairs Sadler Gallery. The exhibition will run from Friday 26 July to Friday 11 October 2019. Deadline entries: Friday 31 May. Submission charge: £10 for up to three pieces To enter please visit the exhibition page of our website or email exhibitions@thespring.co.uk for further information.
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MUSEUM AND HERITAGE 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
LOCAL HISTORY BOOKLETS
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
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.
HAVANT LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
The local history group meets monthly to explore local topics and share research. Sessions are TELL US free and everyone is welcome. All meetings take place in the Oyster YOUR STORY Room at The Spring from 10.00 We are always interested – 11.15am, to hear people’s memories unless otherwise stated. of Havant. If you have a Saturday 12 January story about your family, Saturday 2 February street or an event from the Saturday 2 March Borough, we’d love to hear it Saturday 6 April and record it for others.
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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CLASSES & HIRES
Sunday 10 June | 7.30pm Tickets £15
ROCKSCHOOL Wednesdays, 4.30pm – 6.30pm 9 January – 3 April 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
BODY CONTROL PILATES
ELGAR AND THE BACH REVIVAL
Presented by The Elgar Society Southern Branch Saturday 23 March, 2pm David Pearce has been writing and speaking on musical subjects for about twenty years. David sings with the Southampton Choral Society, the Leith Hill Festival Chorus and has toured with Brian Kay and The Really Big Chorus. His talk on the Bach revival started as a programme note for the St. Matthew Passion, which together with the B minor Mass, formed the driving force for the revivalists throughout the 19th century. David’s talk will take us from 1800 to the present day.
Led by Gillian Burn Wednesdays, 11.30am – 12.30pm For further information, please contact Mrs. Wendy 9 January – 13 February and 27 February – 3 April Wiseman, Branch Secretary on 01590 626516 or Relax, unwind and strengthen your body. Pilates helps to strengthen and tone muscles, email wendy@arthur5.plus.com 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
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
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The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre Membership The Spring is a registered charity no. 297353 Have you considered becoming a member? Membership starts from just £12 per year or £20 for a joint membership. Members are very special to The Spring and in return for their support they enjoy invitations to special events and season introductions by Sophie, early views of the season brochure with the chance to book early, and e-newsletters about our work. They even get to vote at our AGM! To find out more about how you can support The Spring please ask at the box office or visit www.thespring.co.uk / support-us Membership starts from just £12 per year or £20 for a joint membership.
Havant Borough Community Lottery
The Spring is 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 for ‘The Spring’ to find our page, or call 023 9319 0011.
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BOOKING INFORMATION BOOK YOUR TICKETS
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PHONE: 023 9247 2700 ONLINE: www.thespring.co.uk IN PERSON:
You can book online, in person at the Box Office or by phone. Tickets can be posted out at a charge of £1. 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.
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.
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 56 East Street, Havant PO9 1BS
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 Sundays and bank holidays except for specific performances.
Theatre Seating Our theatre seating is raked. Accessible seating and wheelchair spaces are available in Rows E1 – 5 and D6 – 10. Please note that rows D and E are not on raked seating.
Refunds / Exchanges Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. If an event is sold out we are happy to try to resell 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 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.
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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.
By rail Havant Station is a 10-minute walk from The Spring, with direct links to London Waterloo, Portsmouth, Southampton, and Chichester. Call 0845 748 4950 for more details or visit nationalrail.co.uk.
By bus The number 700, 27, 28 and 28a all stop directly outside The Spring.
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Parking
Parking for Blue Badge holders
The Spring is next to a Havant Borough Council Pay and Display car park, but spaces in this car park are limited. Parking charges apply Monday to Saturday 8am – 6pm and is free after 6pm.
Blue Badge holders can use the Pay and Display car park at the bottom of the slope for free when displaying their badge. Cars displaying a Blue Badge can also be parked on double-yellow lines in adjoining streets (closest are Town Hall Road and Beechworth Road), for up to three hours.
At the end of the car park is a private parking area. This is usually available for evening visitors to use. If this applies there will be a sign making it clear that our customers can use the private car park. The private area is not available for parking during the day. There are two other council car parks a few minutes walk away - East Pallant Car Park and Prince George’s Street Car Park.
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
Dynamo Youth Theatre www.dyt.org.uk
Registered Charity Number: 297353
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JANUARY Wed 9 Thu 10 Sat 12 Tue 15 Wed 16 Fri 18 Sat 19 Tue 22 Wed 23 Thu 24 Thu 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27 Wed 30 Wed 30 Thu 31
1.45pm & 7.30pm 7.15pm 1pm - 2.30pm TBC 1.45pm & 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 6.45pm 1.45pm & 7.30pm 8pm 7.45pm 8pm 2pm 2.30pm & 3.30pm 1.45pm 6.45pm 7.30pm
FILM: EDIE BOOK GROUP: THE BOOK OF DUST BY PHILIP PULLMAN. LED BY CAROLINE HAMMOND MUSIC BITES: MELANGE NT LIVE: THE TRAGEDY OF RICHARD THE SECOND FILM: SWIMMING WITH MEN HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPELIN ALTER EAGLES EVENT CINEMA: ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: THE QUEEN OF SPADES FILM: DEATH OF STALIN PHIL BEER AND THE BULLY WEE BAND AN OUTDOOR NATURALIST: THE LIFE OF GILBERT WHITE (TALK BY KIMBERLEY JAMES) JACQUI DANKWORTH ELGAR SOCIETY RECITAL HAVANT AND WATERLOOVILLE FOOTBALL PROJECT PREMIERE FILM: BOOK CLUB EVENT CINEMA: ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: LA TRAVIATA ESCAPING THE STORM. FOLLOWED BY A POST SHOW CHAT
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TRACY BORMAN: THE KING’S WITCH FILM FRIDAY: APOSTASY WITH POST SCREENING DISCUSSION BY STEVE MURRAY THE PRIMROSE PIANO QUARTET: COFFEE CONCERT WOT, NO FISH? FORGET ME NOT FILM SCREENING: SOUTH PACIFIC FILM: THE KINGS SPEECH BENCH: SUPERNOVA TOO MUCH TO BEAR JAMES ALDERSON PRESENTS… EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: YOUNG PICASSO DEMENTIA SENSORY EXPERIENCE IN OTHER WORDS FILM: MAMMA MIA, HERE WE GO AGAIN BOOK GROUP: HOME FIRE BY KAMILA SHAMSIE THE TASTING GALLERY ANDANTE LIVE: TIMES ARE A-CHANGIN’ FAMILY FILM: PADDINGTON 2 GIANTS OF SCIENCE HUE AND CRY THE GARDEN EVENT CINEMA: THE ROYAL BALLET - DON QUIXOTE THE FRONT ROOM: BITTER SWEET LOVE NT LIVE ENCORE: I’M NOT RUNNING A HUNDRED WORDS FOR SNOW FOLLOWED BY A POST SHOW CHAT READY STEADY LIFT OFF THE STAR SEEKERS READY STEADY LIFT OFF LITTLE STAR FILM: VICTORIA AND ABDUL HUGO VICKERS
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BEOWULF FILM FRIDAY: THE ARTIST VINTAGE FILM: THE LODGER THE 20S CLUB FORGET ME NOT FILM SCREENING: MARY POPPINS FILM: MARY SHELLEY THE WONDERFUL DISCOVERY OF WITCHES IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER KING FOR A DAY: THE NAT KING COLE STORY THE THINKING DRINKERS: PUB CRAWL MUSIC BITES: DAVID MOIGNARD THE THINKING DRINKERS: PUB CRAWL FILM: THE SEAGULL HUMDRUM: PEOPLE BOOK GROUP WITH THE AUTHOR: ALL THE BELOVED GHOSTS BY ALISON MACLEOD FRATTON PARK: THE LEGENDARY POMPEY ICON FAMILY FILM: CHRISTOPHER ROBIN HUMDRUM: PEOPLE NT LIVE: TBC ENCORE FILM: THE HAPPY PRINCE
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THE FRONT ROOM: ON THE EDGE SARAH COVE: CONSTABLE: FROM CHOCOLATE BOX TO JACKSON POLLOCK LUCY PORTER: PASS IT ON MUSIC BITES: THE ALMOST BIG BAND FILM: THE CHILDREN ACT BOB DYLAN: LITERATURE AND THE POETRY OF THE BLUES RUTH BUTLER: HAMPSHIRE’S PASSIVHAUS SPARKPLUG NICK SHARRATT: RIGHT ROYAL DRAW ALONG
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FORGET ME NOT FILM SCREENING: HIGH SOCIETY FILM: THE WIFE BENCH: A BUNCH OF AMATEURS FILM FRIDAY: THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS INTRODUCED BY STEVE MURRAY WITH POST SHOW CHAT BENCH: A BUNCH OF AMATEURS FILM: A STAR IS BORN BOOK GROUP: THE GREAT GATSBY BY F SCOTT FITZGERALD MUSIC BITES: DIELLE, JOHN GLEADALL AND CHRIS WOOD JAMES ALDERSON PRESENTS… EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: REMBRANDT (ENCORE) FILM: BLACKKKLANSMAN THE FRONT ROOM: YESTERDAY IS GONE LARRY GARNER AND THE NORMAN BEAKER BAND FOLD OUR TOWN: HAVANT QUADROPENIA NIGHT FEATURING THE ABSOLUTE KINKS KAREN KINGSLEY: PIANO RECITAL FILM: KING OF THIEVES NT LIVE: TITLE TBC KENNETH WOOD: THE MAN BEHIND KENWOOD BOTH SIDES NOW FAMILY FILM: PETER RABBIT ANDREW MAXWELL: SHOWTIME THE FURROW COLLECTIVE EVENT CINEMA: THE ROYAL OPERA: FAUST
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