The Hawth Winter Brochure 2009

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Welcome to a brand new season and a brand new brochure, which we hope you’ll find easier to navigate and packed full of helpful info. If you want to help The Hawth go paperless, you can now choose to receive environmentally friendly e-brochures instead. Simply contact the Box Office on 01293 553636 or email info@hawth.co.uk to update your mailing preferences.

It’s all change at the ArtsCafé too as we launch a brand new menu featuring lots of tasty new dishes, healthy options and daily specials. Keep a look out for special pre-show meal deals throughout the brochure.

Meanwhile A Night Less Ordinary - the free theatre ticket initiative for the under 26s continues to go from strength to strength. We’ve given away thousands of tickets since we launched the scheme in February. Find out how you can take part at www.hawth.co.uk or see page 4.

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Highlights at The Hawth

Contents

The Classical Music Season starts in October, bringing with it a huge

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variety of concerts and recitals to look forward to. From celebrated

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masterpieces to less familiar, but equally rewarding works - the season

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is brimming with some of the finest music ever composed.

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The Blues Festival is back for its fourth year – bigger and better than

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ever before! Encompassing acoustic afternoon and electric evening

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sessions, it offers great value and choice for all music enthusiasts.

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Cinderella, our festive extravaganza is proving to be a huge hit!

Starring legendary comedian Julian Clary, the show is already breaking box office records – don’t be the one to miss out this Christmas!

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Don’t miss...

4th Crawley Blues Festival 8 Nov

Dinnerladies 10 – 14 Nov

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 29 Nov

Julian Clary in Cinderella 12 Dec – 3 Jan

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Combine your theatre visit with a meal, or meet up with friends over coffee at The Hawth’s ArtsCafé.

With its warm and inviting atmosphere and friendly service, the ArtsCafé offers a wide selection of fresh salads and light bites, home made cakes and pastries. If you fancy something a bit more substantial, choose from freshly filled breads and jacket potatoes, Mediterranean dishes, burgers and grills.

We also have daily chef’s specials and a children’s menu.

ArtsCafé is open Monday - Friday from 11am for breakfast, tea, soft drinks & cakes and then from 12pm - 2pm for our full lunch menu.

The Hawth bar & Artscafé is also open evenings & weekends prior to all shows.

Pre-show meals can be purchased up to two hours prior to most performances until 30 minutes before a show.

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Wed 21 October

Sun 1 November

8pm • Theatre

7pm • Theatre

Jimmy Carr Rapier Wit

West Sussex Youth Festival

A heady mix of artistic integrity, loyalty and avarice has put Jimmy back on the road.

West Sussex Youth Festival of music, comedy, parkour, dance and theatre featuring Urban Playground’s Don’t Try This At Home, comic Simon Jenkins and the best of young local artists.

If you only see one comedy show this year… what’s the matter with you?

Get out more.

A ‘rapier’ is the long sword of a gentleman. ‘Rapier wit’ is defined as clever, quick, intelligent humour.

Please note, Jimmy Carr doesn’t have ‘the long sword of a gentleman’ and even if you like him, ‘clever, quick and intelligent’ is a bit of a stretch.

Alternating Currents

For updates on headlining bands see www.acfest09.co.uk Supported by West Sussex Arts Partnership and West Sussex Ahead of the Game Suitable for ages 13 - 19

Suitable for ages 16 plus

Pre-Show Offer - Sharing platter (choose from 3 exciting new platters) for 2 and a bottle of house wine: £20. Please reserve your table and choice of platter with Box Office.

Tickets: £22.50

Tickets: £4

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Mon 2 & Tue 3 November 8pm • Theatre

Dancing in the Streets Dancing in the Streets spent three sensational years in the West End and has wowed audiences all over the UK including previous visits to Crawley.

Thur 5 – Sat 7 November

With a full supporting company of singers, dancers and the Dancing in the Streets band, this spectacular, Novello Award-winning celebration of classic Motown will have you dancing in the aisles to some of the 20th century’s most enduring songs, including a selection of classic hits such as I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Baby Love, My Girl,Tears of a Clown, Tracks of My Tears and many more.

7.30pm • Studio

Pre-Show Offer - Enjoy a special of the day and a 1/4 bottle of wine or bottle of beer for just £10. To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

We All Stood Together

Pitchy Breath Theatre Two new one-act plays

Scratch What happens when you lock a handful of actors up in a room, throw away the key and ask them to devise a play? Pitchy Breath create another exciting new piece entirely from scratch.

Follow the fortunes of a disparate group of wannabe comedians, as they join a comedy school run by an ageing has-been. Despite his unorthodox teaching style and spectacular inattention to personal hygiene, the hopefuls begin to find their voices as they prepare to make their live debuts.

Contains strong language and scenes of a cringe-worthy nature.

A Crawley Community Arts event

Tickets: £23.50 (discounts: £21.50)

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Tickets: £6.50 (discounts: £5.50)

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Fri 6 November

Sat 7 November

8pm • Theatre

12noon – 4pm • Elgar Room

Phil Collins Tribute

Acoustic Blues Guitar Workshop

No Jacket Required After its sell-out show last year, the UK’s ultimate Phil Collins tribute returns by popular demand with a spectacular show featuring full brass section, percussion and backing vocalists.

Featuring all the hits, including Against All Odds, You Can’t Hurry Love, Easy Lover, In The Air Tonight and even some Genesis too! www.nojacketrequired.co.uk

Thur 5 November

A unique session with Mike Dowling for intermediate players who have basic guitar proficiency and an understanding of traditional blues.

Best suited for, but not limited to fingerstyle pickers, the workshop will include explorations of open D and G tunings, bottleneck slide, licks, syncopations and thumb-style rhythm. There’ll be lots of time to play and ask questions so bring along an acoustic guitar and, if you have one, a bottleneck slide.

‘more than ever quite irresistible...simply

hilarious’ News Of The World

8pm • Theatre

Fascinating Aida Britain’s top female comedy trio are back!

Thrill to the beauty of the harmonies, marvel at the intricate rhymes and, if you’re one of their older fans, remember to switch your hearing aid to the theatre’s loop system to avoid unpleasant whistling.

Pre-Show Offer - Enjoy a special of the day and a 1/4 bottle of wine or bottle of beer for just £10. To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

www.fascinatingaida.co.uk

Tickets: £17.50 (discounts: £15.50)

Tickets: £16

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Tickets: £30. Participants will receive a £5 voucher for the Blues Festival

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Sun 8 November 11.45am – 3pm • Spotlight

Jazz Lunch with Mike Dowling The popular Grammy-winning guitarist and vocalist plays a two hour jazz set featuring everything from Danny Barker through Louis Armstrong and Lonnie Johnson by way of classic American songbook.

Enjoy a traditional roast followed by a dessert of your choice. Fish and vegetarian options available.

Advance booking essential. www.mikedowling.com

Sun 8 Nov 3pm – 12 midnight

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Sun 8 November 3pm – 6.30pm • Studio

Acoustic Blues Acoustic blues heaven in the company of Steve Simpson, Jim Crawford, Mike Dowling and Tom Doughty.

Heartfelt original country blues from Steve Simpson, the resonant baritone vocals and consummate slide guitar of Jim Crawford, the always engaging Mike Dowling and the evocative slide guitar of Tom Doughty.

Tickets: £15. Book for Jazz Lunch and receive a £5 voucher for the Blues Festival

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Tickets: £14

Sun 8 November 7pm – 11.30pm • Theatre

Blues Footprint: Electric Blues The Festival goes electric in the evening with an inspired lineup.

Nine Below Zero offer phenomenal guitar, harps and vocals and powerhouse rhythms, master drummer Sam Kelly’s Station House blends blues and funk, Michael Roach & Johnny Mars will see the US urban bluesman team up with the downtown Chicago harmonica player and to round off the evening, a rare chance to see Dave Kelly, one of the finest slide players around, perform solo.

Organised by Crawley Blues Club in association with Roots Around The World and Crawley Borough Council. www.myspace.com/crawleyblues Tickets: £16.Tickets for Acoustic and Electric Blues: £25

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Sun 8 November

Tue 10 November

7.30pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Joshua

Back with more rib-tickling fun, resident compere Kevin Precious introduces three regulars from the circuit in a night where there’s never a dull moment.

Plenty of bawdy content, so over 18s only please unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Hotbuckle Productions A new play by Adrian Preater A tragic-comic look at mor(t)ality in a dying world, through the eyes of a condemned man... and his duck.

What is his crime? He has no idea.

All he does know is that his ex-wife was in charge of the prosecution at his trial…and his duck has no sympathy.

Joshua explores themes as diverse as the environment and parenthood, the seven deadly sins and crucifixion, in a seriously funny way.

A thought-provoking and highly entertaining play which keeps audiences spellbound until the very end.

Suitable for ages 16 plus www.hotbuckleproductions.co.uk

Tickets: £9 in advance (£25.50 for three successive shows). £11 on door. NUS £7.50. Parties of 10 or more: 10% off

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Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11) Schools: £8

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Dinnerladies Take one huge hit sitcom from the BBC, place on a stage in a national tour starring Andrew Dunn (Tony) and Sue Devaney (Jane) from the cast of the TV series.

Blend in Victoria Wood’s comic writing and whip into a play based on the second series, following the reluctant love story of Bren and Tony, egged on

by Dolly, Jean, Twinkle and Anita.

BSL Interpreted Performance: Fri 13 November 8pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 14 November 8pm.

Pre-Show Offer - Enjoy a special of the day and a 1/4 bottle of wine or bottle of beer for just £10.

To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

Tickets: Tue – Thur 8pm: £18.50 (discounts: £15.50).Wed 2.30pm: £16 Fri & Sat: £22

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‘Dinnerladies has all the hallmarks of a great Victoria Wood comedy – an excellent cast, rich dialogue and a real affection for her characters… sheer unadulterated bliss’ Daily Telegraph

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Wed 11 November

Fri 13 November

Sat 14 November

Sat 14 November

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Theatre Tours International

Pitchy Breath Theatre and The Open University

Break a Leg Drama Day

Break A Leg Drama Competition

A day of free workshops and performance run by Vision in Youth Collective (ViYC).

The day culminates in a Drama Competition featuring actors and groups from local stage schools.

A fun day of performance and theatre-based workshops for young people aged from 12 to 25 including an acting masterclass, lighting and sound, directing, stage fighting and musical theatre.

For more details contact liz.hart@ crawley.gov.uk or phone 01293 438156.

Austen’s Women A selection of the most rewarding and exciting moments from the works of Jane Austen, bringing to the stage many of her beautifully observed characters.

Educating Rita Celebrate The Open University’s 40th anniversary year with free performances of Willy Russell’s life affirming comedy.

From scenes of high comedy to moments of pathos and loneliness, Austen’s creations are painted with unnerving accuracy as they fall in and out of love, commit notorious improprieties and learn important life lessons.

This tale of transformation through a shared passion for learning helped inscribe The Open University into our culture. With live music and a fresh adaptation this production is as relevant today as when it was first performed.

Co-written and performed by Rebecca Vaughan, co-written and directed by Guy Masterson.

There will also be opportunities to take part in free two hour workshops in Creative Writing (11am or 4pm) and Drama (4pm) run by Open University tutors.

www.theatretoursinternational.com

Workshops places are limited and should be booked in advance - for more details or to book a place contact liz.hart@crawley.gov.uk or phone 01293 438156.

To book for the performances and the workshops please call the Box Office.

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11) Schools: £8

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Tickets: £5

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Wed 18 November

Wed 18 November

Thur 19 November

Fri 20 November

7.30pm • Theatre

8.15pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

8pm • Studio

An Audience With Sally Morgan

Jazz Night

Boogie Night

Richard Durrant

Odyssey, The Real Thing and Aswad

The Guitar Whisperer

Back by over-whelming public demand following a sell out performance on her first visit, Sally Morgan ‘the star’s psychic’ returns.

Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities and she is now rated as one of the world’s top mediums. www.psychicsallyofficial.com Hire - A Derek Block promotion

Magdalena Reising and The Blue Café Band Magdalena’s unique and charming blues-tinted jazz has been compared to Madeline Peyroux, Cassandra Wilson and Nora Jones whilst capturing the spirit of Holliday, Fitzgerald and Dietrich.

Tonight she performs songs from her Blue Café album with interpretations of some jazz classics with Terry Seabrookes (piano) and Steve Tompson (double bass).

A fantastic night featuring three great bands in a non-stop hits party!

Direct from the USA, multi-platinum hitmakers Odyssey whose‘70s and ‘80s hits include Native New Yorker, Inside Out, Use It Up & Wear It Out, and Going Back To My Roots.

The Real Thing’s string of hits include You To Me Are Everything, Can You Feel The Force and Can’t Get By Without You and Aswad’s feelgood reggae classics include Don’t Turn Around, Give A Little Love and Shine.

www.magdalenareising.com

One of Britain’s most exciting and innovative guitarists returns with the latest version of his solo show. Besides his critically acclaimed classical solos, Durrant’s performance will include Bach Preludes played on some unexpected instruments, Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint accompanied by animated film, and a highly individual take on Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells. www.richard-durrant.com

‘extraordinary virtuosity…

A simply unmissable treat’ Classic FM

‘subtle magical power’ New York Review

Tickets: £20

psychic show

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11)

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Tickets: £27.50

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11)

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Sat 21 November 7.45pm • Studio Love&Madness

A Skull In Connemara

Sun 22 & Mon 23 November Sun 10.30am, 11.45am, 2pm & 3.45pm, Mon 10am & 11.30am • Studio

By Martin McDonagh

Little Angel Theatre

Did Mick Dowd’s wife die when he was drunk at the wheel or as a result of a deadly blow by Mick? Since Mick is a gravedigger, he’s now faced with digging up his dead wife.

Handa’s Hen

This blood-splattered script by the Oscar, BAFTA and Olivier Awardwinning writer (The Pillowman and In Bruges) is part thriller/whodunit and part farce, sending fragments of skulls flying across the stage.

Suitable for children aged 2 - 5 years Following Little Angel’s incredibly popular production of Handa’s Surprise, this engaging, interactive new production features 55 stunning hand crafted puppets.

Join in with Handa and Akeyo on another exciting adventure as they meet a host of colourful animals.

www.loveandmadness.org

Running time: 35 minutes.

Presented in association with CICS

Please note: Due to the interactive elements in the show, the capacity of the Studio has been reduced.

‘a heady cocktail shaken together from equal parts Synge and Tarantino’ Time Out

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11) Schools: £8

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Sun 22 November

Mon 23 November

3pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

The Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, from the small pit village of South Elmsall in West Yorkshire, visit Crawley as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations.

South Africa’s national treasure, has just added a third Grammy Award (for Best Traditional World Music CD) to its two previous awards.

During the band’s long and successful history, it has won virtually every honour possible including European and British Open Championships. http://cmfcb.wordpress.com

This inspirational choir continues to promote peace, love and harmony and keep alive their choral traditions.

Acclaimed young Zimbabwean singersongwriter Netsayi supports the choir on tour. www.mambazo.com www.netsayi.com

www.littleangeltheatre.com

ArtsCafé open 9.45am (Mon from 9.15am) for snacks and from 11am – 3.15pm (Mon until 2pm) for hot food and children’s menu.

Tickets: £4.50. Family of Four: £16

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Tickets: £11.25 (discounts: £9.50)

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Tickets: £27

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Tue 24 November

Wed 25 November

Fri 27 November

Sat 28 November

8pm • Theatre

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8pm • Theatre

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That’ll Be The Day

Joe Pasquale

The Blues Band

Brand New Christmas Show

Don’t come and see him because you think he’s funny or your partner likes him. Don’t see him because he set up a helpline for battered cod or you like the cut of his jib, cos that’s healed up now.

The Blues Band are simply the best purveyors of blues in the UK today.

Roy Wood & His Band and T.Rextasy

Prepare for a party this Christmas as the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns with a brand new Christmas show.

Trevor, Gary and the gang celebrate the festive season with a combination of their unique comedy routines and non-stop Christmas hits in a show with a real feel-good party atmosphere! www.thatllbetheday.com

‘what a great value for money show... not to be missed!’ Daily Mail

Tickets: £21

See him cos he has a lot of overheads and his tortoise needs the money to open a Velociraptor farm. Please help Joe’s tortoise fulfil his dream, your support is welcome!

Please note: no support www.thebluesband.com

Pre-Show Offer - Sharing platter (choose from 3 exciting new platters) for 2 and a bottle of house wine: £20. Please reserve your table and choice of platter with box office.

Tickets: £17.50 (discounts: £15)

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Soon to celebrate their 30th year together Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinnes, continue to delight audiences with their extensive mix of rhythm & blues and roots music.

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From The Move to Electric Light Orchestra to Wizzard, Roy has been behind some of the greatest ever pop music - Flowers In The Rain, Fire Brigade, Blackberry Way, 10538 Overture, Ball Park Incident, See My Baby Jive and I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.

Tonight Roy and his band are supported by T.Rextasy ‘the tribute band who break all the rules by being bloody brilliant’ The Independent. www.roywood.co.uk www.trextasy.com

Tickets: £17

Tickets: £24.50 (discounts: £22)

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Sun 29 November

Sun 29 November

7.30pm • Theatre

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Pre-Concert Meal

Glinka Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture

A special 3 course waitress-served set meal is available in the Spotlight prior to the concert.

Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor

Tickets: £15.95. Please book in advance

Dvorák Symphony No.9, ‘From the New World’

Sun 29 November

Conductor Emmanuel Siffert

6.30pm • Theatre

Piano Katya Apekisheva Following Glinka’s dashing and exciting Overture, rising star Katya Apekisheva performs Grieg’s Piano Concerto, a work rich in glorious lyricism and show-stopping virtuosity. Dvorák’s celebrated ‘New World’ Symphony makes for a dramatic finale to the concert full of Slavonic fire and heartfelt expression.

A Talking Programme for visually impaired people is available prior to this concert.

Tickets: £27, £20

Book for this concert, in conjunction with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s two further concerts Classical Love Themes (12 February) Spanish Fiesta! (10 April) - and Pascal Rogé’s recital (2 May) and save £13.50.

In addition you can enjoy pre-show talks free and have the option to save more money on the Red Priest concert and Studio recitals.

Pre Concert Talk Gwyn Parry-Jones introduces Glinka’s Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture in an entertaining and informative prelude to the concert.

Tickets: £3.75

Sat 21 November 10.30am – 1pm • Elgar Room

Discovery Day School Dvorák in America A week prior to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert, Terry Barfoot explores the life and music of Dvorák, who composed some of his finest music while living in the United States during the 1890s.

An entertaining and fascinating insight into the work, illustrated with visual and musical examples.

Tickets: £9

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Wed 2 December

Thur 3 December

Fri 4 & Sat 5 December

7.30pm • Studio

8pm • Studio

7.30pm – 12.30am • Theatre

Kids & Co and Splash

The Cadillac Kings

Christmas Party Nights with Gordon Skeggs Roadshow

The Good Time Boys Crawley Community Arts drama groups, Kid’s ‘n’ Co and Splash return following their great successes with War of the Vegetables, Love Me Tender and Crime Doesn’t Pay. Both groups are back again, this time, with a story set in Australia where we find Kulan and Amaroo, the wild boys who care for nothing but a good time. Sent away from their village with nothing but a hoe, an axe and a bag of seed, they must learn to pay their debt. But they hadn’t planned on hungry Tasmanian devils…

Entertaining, authentic and infectious, The Cadillac Kings’ high energy swinging R&B has thrilled audiences across the UK. The Kings now feature their strongest line-up ever with award-winning harmonica player Gary Potts, guitarist Mal Barclay and the astonishing 22 year old boogie pianist Henri Herbert. myspace.com/thecadillackings

‘Britain’s leading blues & roots band’ The Times

Celebrate the festive season in style with great food and music guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit! Perfect for large family, friend or business parties. Book early as these popular nights always sell out!

Party Menu: Mediterranean mezze at your table followed by a hot fork buffet of slow roasted shank of lamb or roast turkey with apricot stuffing, served with roast potatoes and a selection of winter vegetables. A vegetarian option of filo parcel filled with forest mushrooms, baby spinach and chestnuts in a cream and white wine sauce is also available.

A Crawley Community Arts event

Finished with a selection of luxury home-made desserts gateaux, cheesecakes and Xmas pudding, coffee and mince pies.

Tickets: £5

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11)

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Fri 4 December

Thur 10 & Fri 11 December

7.30pm • Studio

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Khayaal Theatre

Hearts & Minds

Crawley Youth Theatre

A new play exploring conflicting loyalties and identities and what it means to be young, British and Muslim.

Arabian Nights

Award-winning Khayaal Theatre dramatically explore Muslim literature and the experience of Muslims in the modern world.

Crawley Youth Theatre stage the exciting tale of the vengeful King Shahryar and his new bride Sheherazade. In order to save herself from execution, night after night Sheherazade recounts many adventurous stories including Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, The Fisherman and The Genie and Sinbad the Sailor.

www.khayaal.co.uk

A Crawley Community Arts event

Asif is cutting his entrepreneurial teeth selling pirated goods and trumpeting his adolescence with a blend of attitude and feigned indifference.

But he is about to get all shook up. A zealous classmate wants him to get real.

His favourite rap band have just been banged up. As the pressures of life mount, Asif has some difficult choices that will alter his view of himself and the world.

Sat 12 December from 4.30pm • Studio

David Rohl

Pharaohs, Prophets and Kings The Renaissance of Biblical Archaeology Hear the world-famous Egyptologist, ancient historian and scholar David Rohl (the man behind Channel 4’s Pharaohs and Kings, and a series of bestselling books) talk about his controversial discoveries and their impact on our understanding of the Old Testament.

The talks will be presented with stunning photographs, maps and graphics bringing the archaeology of the Bible to life.

The first of two 90 minute lectures, The Bible - Myth or History? is followed by a half hour break and Sojourn, Exodus and Conquest at 6.30pm.

Hire A Horley Christadelphians event

Tickets: £9.50 (discounts: £8.50)

Tickets: £4 (discounts: £3)

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Tickets: £8.50 (discounts: £6.50)

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Sat 12 December – Sun 3 January 2010

Cinderella

Julian Clary adds a touch of sparkle to The Hawth’s pantomime this Christmas when he stars as Dandini in the greatest pantomime of them all!

Julian will be joined on stage by Vicky Longley (Nickelodeon’s Genie In The House) as Cinderella, Grease Is The Word winner Danny Bayne as the Prince and Joe Tracini (My Spy Family and Coming Of Age) as Buttons.

From the same producers as last year’s hit show, Cinderella will be The Hawth’s most glittering pantomime yet!

Performances Sat 12 Dec

2.30pm FPS

7.30pm PS

Thur 24 Dec

2.00pm

Sun 13 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm F

Fri 25 Dec

No Performances

5.30pm

Mon 14 Dec

No Performances

Sat 26 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Tue 15 Dec

4.30pm FPS

7.30pm PS

Sun 27 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Wed 16 Dec

10.30am FPS

7.30pm PS

Mon 28 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Thur 17 Dec

4.30pm

7.30pm PS

Tues 29 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Fri 18 Dec

4.30pm

7.30pm

Wed 30 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Sat 19 Dec

2.30pm

7.30pm

Thur 31 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Sun 20 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Mon 21 Dec

No Performances

Fri 1 Jan

No Performances

Tue 22 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Sat 2 Jan

2.00pm

5.30pm

Wed 23 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Sun 3 Jan

2.00pm

5.30pm

BSL Interpreted Performances: Sat 19 December 2.30pm (Signer: Ann McAllister) Audio Described Performances: Sat 19 December 2.30pm & 7.30pm.

Tickets: 12 – 18 December: £17 (child/over 60: £14.75).

19 December – 3 January: £20 (child/over 60: £15.75).

Discounts (at indicated performances) P Parties (10 or more): £14.

S Specials Schools, youth groups etc (10 or more) and over 60s (groups or individuals): £11.75.

Locally sponsored by

F Family (Parties of between 4 and 8 people): £13.50.

Tickets for patrons in wheelchairs or with visual impairments, plus a companion are £8.50 each for performances 12 December – 18 December and £10 for performances 19 December – 3 January.

Hawth Friends: £14.75 15 - 17 December 7.30pm performances.

Pre-Show Offer - Buy two adult main course and get one child’s meal half price.

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Barnstormers Comedy Club Pre-Christmas rib-tickling fun with resident compere Kevin Precious and three Jongleurs, Komedia and Comedy Store regulars in a night where there’s never a dull moment.

Plenty of bawdy content, so over 18s only please unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Mon 14 – Wed 16 December 7.30pm • Studio

Maypoles To Mistletoe Martyn Wyndham Read, Colin Gates & Denise Savage, Sue Mills, Jim Ward, Jim Farr, The Broadwood Men, Magog, The Rusper Mummers and The Maypole Band return to The Hawth to celebrate the seasons of the year in verse, music, drama, dance and song.

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Sat 9 January 11am • Studio Rude Mechanicals

The Musicians Of Bremen Suitable for children aged 3 – 9 years The hilarious and often tender Grimm Brothers’ tale of triumph over adversity, ambition, friendship, loyalty, bravery and what it’s like to get old.

Bruno, a very fine, but old, donkey can’t pull his cart anymore and before the farmer makes any rash decisions, Bruno decides to run away and become a jazz musician in Bremen.

On his way he meets a dog, a very pretty cat and a magnificent red rooster. Together they pool their musical talents, form a band and set off on a series of thrilling adventures.

‘such a good show’ The Times

Tickets: £9 in advance (£25.50 for three successive shows). £11 on door. NUS £7.50. Parties of 10 or more: 10% off

comedy

Tickets: £10.50

Tickets: £6.50. Family of Four: £24

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Sun 10 January 3pm • Theatre

Red Priest Carnival of the Seasons A programme of music celebrating the seasons and featuring works by Vivaldi, Purcell, Bach and Corelli.

‘Clarkes vivacious production is truly delightful. Mischievous and witty and the outfits have all the razzle-dazzle of Versace’ Dorset News

Music full of vivid drama played with tremendous skill by this acclaimed group featuring Piers Adams ‘the reigning recorder virtuoso in the world today’ who also acts as presenter, Julia Bishop (violin), Angela East (cello) and Howard Beach (harpsichord). The group bring wit, drama and dazzling panache to classical music.

Thur 14 & Fri 15 January 7.30pm • Theatre Opera della Luna

Die Fledermaus One of the world’s most famous operettas, is given a glittering new look by the country’s most prolific small-scale operetta company.

An entirely new, saucy production adapted and directed by Jeff Clarke and designed by Gabriella CsanyiWills; the team that created the company’s wonderful The Mikado.

An evening not to be missed by all fans of opera and lunacy! www.operadellaluna.org

Tickets: £15 (child: £6.50)

‘Positively volcanic’ Daily Telegraph

‘Magnificent’ The Times

Sun 10 January from 12.30pm • Spotlight

Pre-Concert Carvery A special Sunday Roast two course set menu is available prior to the concert.

Tickets £10.50

Tickets: £18 (discounts: £15)

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opera

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Sat 16 January

Thur 21 – Sat 23 January

8pm • Theatre

Thur & Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 11am & 2pm • Studio

Beyond The Barricade Back by overwhelming public demand, the most successful touring show of its kind returns with a brand new production.

Recreating original West End and Broadway musical hit songs, the cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables and the West End, perform songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Blood Brothers and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale from Les Miserables.

The Pied Piper Theatre Company

The Big Enormous Present

Hawth favourites Pied Piper present a show which explores the pressures of fitting in, where we find happiness and how giving can sometimes feel as good as receiving.

Running time: 50 minutes.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 8 years It’s big, it’s huge, it’s… enormous!

A mysterious present has appeared in the playground at Jack, Dot and Polly’s school. Who can it possibly be for? What could be waiting inside?

Find out in this exciting new play.

Free education pack at www.hawth.co.uk www.piedpipertheatre.co.uk

open from 9.45am (Sat from 10.15am) for snacks and from 11.45am – 2pm (Sat from 12noon – 1.30pm) for hot food and children’s menu.

Mon 25 January 7.30pm • Theatre

American Rumble Wrestling Spectacular Big-time wrestling returns to Crawley with high-flying action from the top rope and beyond. An evening of thrills, drama and excitement that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Tag team and solo bouts, plus the highlight of the show, an all-in American Rumble, in which the wrestlers can only be eliminated by being thrown out of the ring, and the last man standing is the winner!

www.beyondthebarricade.com

‘A musical masterclass’ Daily Mirror

Tickets: £19.50

Tickets: £6.50. Family of Four: £24

MUSIc

Tickets: £10. Family of Four: £35

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Tue 26 January

Thur 28 January

Fri 29 January

Sat 30 January

8pm • Theatre

8pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

8.15pm • Studio

That’ll Be The Day

GaGa

Theatre Centre

Spikedrivers

Prepare for a party as the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns.

The ultimate tribute to Queen.

Trevor, Gary and the gang bring on back the good times with a combination of new comedy routines mixed with over a 100 classic gold hits from the 1950s through to the ‘70s.

If you love classic pop and a good laugh, come and enjoy over two hours of nostalgia and take the ultimate trip down memory lane! We guarantee you’ll be on your feet and dancing before the night is over!

Rigged

Live Concert Recording

GA GA continue to prove why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences alike. No wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches, just a host of massive Queen songs played as they were meant to be.

I don’t wanna be the hardest man in the smallest town. I want something more.

www.gagaonline.co.uk

Excluded from school, Nathan spends his days in arcades and picking fights in the street. But now he has been given an ASBO. His girlfriend Sarah wants to go on to study, with dreams of independence in a wider world, but then discovers she is pregnant.

‘Superb’ Brian May

A new play by Ashmeed Sohoye about the battle between choices, expectations and breaking free.

The Spikedrivers have been delighting audiences in Crawley since 2000 with their mix of traditional blues and original songs.

Now there is a unique opportunity to see them ‘unplugged’ in a one-off concert featuring their more acoustic material along with stripped-down versions of some of their classics.

Highlights of the show will be released on CD and members of the audience will receive a free advance copy.

They both have to ask what they really want out of life, and are they heading in the same direction?

www.thatllbetheday.com

Suitable for ages 14 plus www.theatre-centre.co.uk

Tickets: £21

Tickets: £17.50

MUSIc

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11).

Schools: £8

tribute

theatre

Tickets: £15

blues

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Thur 1 October

Sun 4 October

Thur 8 October

Sat 10 October

8pm

6.30pm

8pm

8pm

Frozen River

Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince

Soul Power

31 North 62 East

2008 93mins (12A)

2009 154mins (12A) Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint

In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musicians in Southern Africa for a three-night long festival in Zaire as part of the build up to the Ali v Foreman ‘Rumble in the Jungle’.

2009 99mins (15) Starring John Rhys Davies, Marina Sirtis

2008 97mins (12A) Starring Melissa Leo, Misty Upham Melissa Leo gives an award-winning, Oscar-nominated performance as a broke upstate New York trailer mom who is lured into the world of illegal immigrant smuggling when she meets a Mohawk girl who lives close to the US-Canadian border.

A moving story of two women brought together by their circumstances and an edge-of-the-seat thriller as the border police close in. www.sonyclassics.com/frozenriver

In the sixth instalment of the blockbuster series, Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was.

Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts.

The documentary shows the experiences and performances of such musical giants as James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz, Miriam Makeba and a host of others.

A psychological political thriller. A British Prime Minister gives up the position of an SAS unit in Afghanistan to ensure a £80 billion arms deal goes through – and he is re-elected.

Two months later one of the soldiers is found alive and returns to the UK to start asking questions…

This independent feature, shot mainly in West Sussex, was produced and directed by Tristan Loraine from Horsham who will hold a Question & Answer session after Monday’s screening. www.31north62east.com

All tickets £6 (discounts: £5.50)

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IET Lectures

Wed 13 January 7.30pm • Studio

Thur 8 October 7.30pm • Spotlight

Global Panopticon Prof. Chris Chatwin (University of Sussex) looks to a future where data acquisition and recognition technology is capable of identifying and continuously tracking events, people or objects on a global scale. Might extending CCTV technologies mean that crime might become impracticable due to the certainty of detection?

Refreshments from 6.45pm.

Tue 17 November 7.30pm • Spotlight

Phurther Phantastic Photosites Dr Graeme Awcock (University of Brighton) investigates the Fuji SuperCCD family of octagonal image sensors in the context of Digital SLR applications, answering the questions ‘how many pixels have I really got?’ and ‘how many do I really need?’.

Refreshments from 6.45pm.

Thur 19 November Spotlight

Control Technology Joint IMechE and IET technical seminar featuring a number of speakers invited to speak for about 25 minutes each, on the theme of automation and control. Start time to be confirmed depending upon the number of speakers. Refreshments will be provided.

Keeping Safe on The Web Peter Wood (First Base Technologies) gives an overview of current e-mail and web-based threats, and a description of the on-line criminal community and how to defend yourself. Refreshments from 6.45pm.

Thur 21 January

Sun 15 November

1.30pm & 7pm • Theatre

11.30am – 3pm • Studio

IET Seasonal Family Lecture

Crawley Cats Protection League

The Magic of Engineering

Christmas Bazaar & Homing Show

Prof. Mike Underhill (University of Surrey, Director of Toric Ltd) gives an hour-long informal interactive presentation with ‘magic-like’ demonstrations, suitable for children and family audiences.

The Cats Protection League of Crawley’s annual seasonal bazaar with lots of ideas for presents, calendars, cards and gift items for sale.

Tickets: £5 (discounts: £4). Family of Four: £15. Groups of 10 or more: £3.

Available from The Hawth Box Office.

For all other talks admission is free, but registration is required.

Refreshments will be provided.

Register online at www.theiet.org/ sussex - click events in left hand menu. For those without internet access, please call Derek Wright on 01342 713641.

HIRE – IET promotions

Hire - A Cats Protection League promotion Admission: Free or a tin of cat food!

Sun 6 December

10am-6pm • Studio, Spotlight, Foyers

Psychic, Crafts & Holistic Show Over 70 stalls including therapists, healers, crafts, gifts, psychics, readers, health products and more.

Charity stalls, workshops, free talks and six mediumship demonstrations at one of the largest and best shows in the South. www.freedomfestivals.co.uk Further details: Andy 01903 751106 HIRE - A Freedom Festivals promotion Admission: £5 (discounts: £4) Accompanied children free Special Offer: Entrance for two people just £5 if you mention this brochure

26 visual arts

Admission Free. Exhibitions held in The Hawth Foyer can be viewed from Monday to Saturday from 9am – 8.15pm.

Sun 27 September – Sun 11 October

Mon 26 October – Fri 6 November

An exhibition of contemporary abstract art which captures a fluidity and a sense of movement through a variety of mixed media. Inspiration from a love of colour and texture combine to produce this vibrant and tactile collection.

The annual exhibition by members of the Society. Formed in 1957, the Society promotes and encourages the practice of and interest in the visual arts - the only qualification for membership is enthusiasm!

Sally Hewitt

Crawley Art Society

For further details call Rosemary on 01293 882131.

Mon 9 – Fri 20 November

Hazelwick School

A selection of work from students at the school in a wide variety of media.

Mon 23 November – Fri 4 December

East Grinstead Art Society

A friendly society of artists who meet twice a month in East Grinstead.

The society’s large membership use a variety of mediums, styles and subjects and many of the works will be available to purchase.

Further details from Anne on 01342 313562.

Tue 7 – Fri 18 December

Brian O’Connor Images Of Jazz

Brian’s interest in photography and jazz stretches back for over 40 years.

This exhibition features images of giants like Dexter Gordon to emerging musicians, including a selection taken in The Hawth Studio. www.imagesofjazz.com

Crawley Art Society

Sat 19 December – Sun 3 January

Thomas Bennett School Thomas Bennett Community College are proud to present an exciting and diverse display of art work created by its talented students aged 11 to 18 years old.

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For more details online www.crawley.gov.uk and www.hawth.co.uk

Crawley Community Arts team is based at the Hawth and works to stimulate and encourage participation, performance and attendance in all art forms.

Current projects include: Road To Crawley an oral history project in its second year Black History Month celebrating black culture with events and performance throughout the town Parkour workshops at newly opened training area Pitchy Breath Theatre community based theatre company ViYC young people’s steering group Comedy Scriptwriting six week course Making A Mark (Bewbush) neighbourhood public art project For more details on Community Arts and its projects contact Carolyn Murphy, Arts Development Officer on 01293 438152 or check out www.crawley.gov.uk and www.hawth.co.uk

Crawley Community Arts team co-ordinate a diverse range of weekly workshops.

For more details contact 01293 438152 or email community.arts@crawley.gov.uk

Workshop

Day/Time

Theatre Company Course Monday

Age range

Location

Price

18+

Southgate Community Centre

£5.00

Adult Drama

6pm to 9pm

Hot Taps

Tuesday 1.30pm to 4.30pm

All ages

Furnace Green Community Centre

£3.50 (£3.00)

Tuesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm

All ages

Northgate Community Centre

£3.50 (£3.00)

Footloose Dance Group Dance for learning disabled

Wednesday 5.15pm to 6.30pm

8+ waiting list in operation

Manor Green Primary School

£3.00

Spice of Life Singalong sessions

Thursday 2pm to 4pm

60+

Northgate Community Centre

£3.50

Drama Crawley Youth Theatre

Thursday 13+ 6.00pm to 7.30pm Thursday 15+ 7.45pm to 9.15pm

Dormans Youth Arts Centre Gossops Green

£3.50

Drama Kids ‘n’ Co

Saturday 10am to 11am

5 to 7 years

Broadfield Community Centre

£4.00

Drama

Saturday 11am to 12.30pm

8 to 13 years

Broadfield Community Centre

£4.00

Friday 2pm to 4pm

All ages

Northgate Community Centre

£3.50

Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30pm

16+ (accompained children 8+ welcome)

Broadfield Community Centre

£3.50

Tap Dancing

12 Bar Music

Splash

Line Dancing

Circus Skills

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‘has taken the intense drama of the Gospel, maximised the emotional impact, pumped up the intensity and created a mesmerizing one-man show of sheer brilliance’ The Argus

Thur 4 February

Wed 10 February

Sat 13 February

8pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

One Man Lord of the Rings

ViYC present

Charles Ross, creator of the hugely successful One Man Star Wars Trilogy, returns with his equally hilarious follow-up in which he recreates the enchanting world of Middle-earth.

A fresh night of urban, Asian, R&B, Hip Hop and more.

George Dillon

If you’ve seen the films, read the books and named your first-born Frodo, don’t miss Ross’ zany take on the ever-popular epic saga.

Gospel Of Matthew

40 characters. 3 masterworks. 3600 seconds. One Man to do it all.

Herald Angel Award-winner, George Dillon adds original music and video to his unique performance style in his angry, humorous and always deeply human telling of the earliest account of Jesus.

The Lord of the Rings and the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises. All rights reserved.

7.45pm • Studio

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11) Schools: £8

theatre

Tickets: £14.50

theatre

Urban Sensations VI For more details email ‘urban’ to info@hawth.co.uk

Tickets: £14

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Tue 23 – Sat 27 February

Sun 28 February

Mon 1 – Wed 3 March

Fri 5 March

8pm • Theatre

3pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

Enigma

Tommy Dorsey – A Tribute

8pm plus Tue & Wed at 5pm Theatre

Derren Brown Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage.

Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.

Suitable for ages 12 plus

‘Brilliant...there was nothing for it but to surrender to his control’

Featuring Gordon Campbell Big Band

The Moscow State Circus

The best of Tommy Dorsey’s music played by the top big band players in the UK, led by BBC Big Band’s lead trombone Gordon Campbell.

Legenda - Once In A Life Time

A night of big band magic with vocalists Eleanor Keenan (Syd Lawrence Orchestra) and Atila with guest presenter Sheila Tracy.

A huge cast of Russia’s greatest circus performers and the world’s most famous circus collide with the legendary Russian folklore figure Rasputin to create a sensational show that combines contemporary and classical circus at its very best.

A special Sunday Roast two course set menu is available prior to the concert for just £10.50, bookable in advance at the Box Office.

Mail on Sunday

The Moscow State Circus returns with a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this award-winning show.

‘Genuinely eye popping’

Gwen Dickey’s Rose Royce Heatwave Ultimate Earth Wind and Fire The voice of Rose Royce on ‘70s classics including Car Wash, Wishing On A Star and Love Don’t Live Here Anymore joined by Heatwave (Boogie Nights, Always and Forever, Too Hot To Handle and Mind Blowing Decisions) and the ultimate tribute to the ‘70s and ‘80s supergroup EW&F (Boogie Wonderland, September, Let’s Groove and Fantasy).

The Evening Standard

‘Thrilling’ The Times

Tickets: £27.50

psychological illusion

Tickets: £12.50 (discounts: £10.50)

tribute

Tickets: £25, £18 (discounts: £22, £15).

Family of Four: £75

family

Tickets: £26.50 (discounts: £24)

music

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Mon 8 March

Fri 12 March

Mon 22 March

Tue 23 March

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

8pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

Tommy Emmanuel

Balletboyz

Björn Again

Jethro

Back after his sell-out show, two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel returns.

Psst…Keep 12th March 2010 clear for the Balletboyz all new show, featuring new work and exciting new dancers.

We’d tell you more, but we have to keep it under wraps, for now.

2010 Here We Go Again!

The legendary Cornish comic returns.

Contains adult material.

As a solo performer, Tommy’s dazzling performance, flawless guitar skills and voluminous repertoire never fail to thrill his legions of fans. www.tommyemmanuel.com

Tickets: £17.50 (discounts: £16)

music

Join in all the fun with Björn Again featuring ABBA’s hits together with the legendary voice of host Tony Blackburn playing all the hits of 1988.

This is the greatest party night out for all ages. www.bjorn again.com

Tickets on sale soon

dance

Tickets: £18

Tickets: £18.50 (groups 10 or more: 1 free)

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Mon 29 March – Sat 2 April ‘A Superb piece of entertainmnet I was thrilled’

CRAIG CHALMERS from BBC TV’s ‘Any Dream Will Do’ is joseph!

‘Brilliant! It explodes like glittering fireworks’ The Sunday Times Includes previous cast photos.

Daliy Mirror

Bill Kenwright

BY ARRANGEMENT with the Really Useful Group presents

Bill Kenwright’s ‘amazing’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Craig Chalmers, one of the most popular finalists in the recent hit BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ takes on the title role, having delighted TV audiences week after week with his vocal talents.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Ev’ry Door To Me and One More Angel.

Lyrics by

Music by

Tim Rice

Andrew Lloyd Webber musical

Craig Chalmers will not appear in all 12 performances.

Please contact the Box Office for further details

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English Touring Opera

Thur 20 May

Season of Comedy

8pm • Theatre

Thur 29 April

Lee ‘Memphis’ King

One Night with Elvis

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A full evening show paying tribute to the early days of pure hipswivelling rock ‘n’ roll, the ’68 ‘Come Back Special’ and Elvis’s Vegas performances.

Fri 30 April

The Marriage of Figaro Sat 1 May

Don Pasquale

Features Lee ‘Memphis’ King, the UK’s most successful Elvis impersonator, finalist in BBC’s The World’s Greatest Elvis. With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis is a true must see! www.elvis-theshow.com

‘HHHHH Hike miles to see this...wonderful beyond words. A corker of a show from a tip-top team’ The Independent on A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This Spring, English Touring Opera present three of the wittiest works of the repertoire, taken from the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries: Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, and Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

These very different operas – all of them describing the events of one day - find comedy in stifling Sevillian manor houses, in dusty bachelors’ quarters, and in enchanted woods. Come and savour the company’s blend of hilarious plots and glorious music.

Tickets: £26 (discounts: £24), £16.50.

Best seats for two operas: £42. Best seats for all three operas: £60.

Groups: 1 free ticket for every 8 booked

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Tickets: £19.50 (discounts: £17.50)

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Sat 7 November 10am – 4pm

Manga Day! Sweatdrop Studios host a fun-filled day of Manga madness! Whether you’re curious or a die-hard fan, be sure to drop by! Learn to draw Manga, chill in the art room and win prizes in the competition! Dress as your favourite character and enter the Cosplay contest or test your knowledge in the quiz? There’ll also be the chance to buy books and commission a Manga-style portrait!

Admission: Free

Sat 27 November until 3pm

Manga Art Exhibition Award-winning Sweatdrop Studios exhibit works including full-colour originals to limited edition prints, many of which will be available to purchase.

Admission: Free

Wed 11 November

Thur 19 November

7.30pm

7.30pm

Ghost Stories

Quiz Night

Two Ghost Stories by M R James

A Team Quiz - if you are not part of a team already, come along and join one on the night.

Robert Lloyd Parry performs a oneman show based on the ghost stories of M R James in the library after closing time.

Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad is a tale of nocturnal horror on the Suffolk coast and The Ash Tree is a story of witchcraft and vengeance down the generations.

Suitable for ages 13 plus.

Robert will perform more M R James tales in A Pleasing Terror on Sat 27 February and A Warning To The Curious on Thur 25 March at The Hawth Studio.

Tickets: £10 (discounts: £7.50) from The Hawth. See all three performances for £20

Tickets: £2 per person

Sat 21 November 2pm

Japanese Cultural Event Learn more about the history and rules of Kimono-wearing and the importance of the tea ceremony.

Tickets: £3.50

Tue 24 November 7.30pm

An Evening with Alison Weir and Sarah Gristwood The Whore and the Virgin: Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I Alison reveals the compelling story of the last days Anne Boleyn, and Sarah Gristwood uncovers the real story behind the power, the passion and the politics in the life of Elizabeth I. Tickets: £3

December

Happy 1st Birthday to Crawley Library An exhibition celebrating a fantastic first year for the new library.

Wed 16 December All day

One Year Birthday Party An all day celebration with music, dancing, performances, storytimes and activities.

34 booking and access information Booking In Person The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ from 10am – 8.15pm

By Phone 01293 553636 Online www.hawth.co.uk (£1.50 charge per transaction)

By Post Please indicate performance date, time, price and discounts (if applicable). Please make cheques/postal orders payable to Crawley Borough Council. Please and include your day and evening telephone number and a SAE envelope for the return of your tickets.

Methods of Payment Credit/Debit Cards Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Debit Cards all welcome.

Tickets purchased over the phone are subject to a £2 transaction charge which includes postage of the tickets to the cardholder’s address. Tickets booked less than five working days before the performance should be collected from the Box Office. Please bring along the card used for the booking, a matching signature will be asked for.

Reservations Reservations should be paid for within three working days, otherwise they may be released for sale. Reservations for group bookings is by arrangement.

Discounts Although discounts apply in most cases, external promoters may on occasion exclude certain categories. Only one discount may be claimed per ticket Children under 16 years old Over 60 Students people over 16 years in full time education

Unemployed/ES40 holders or people in receipt of income support, working tax credit or housing benefit Groups of 10 or more Hawth Friends please show your cards or quote membership number when booking

Refund/Exchange of tickets The Box Office will issue credit vouchers for returned tickets as long as the tickets are returned at least one week before the performance. If the tickets are returned less than a week before or the performance is sold out we will have to ensure a buyer for the tickets before we can offer a credit. There will be a £1 charge for this service.

Gift Vouchers Hawth Theatre Gift Vouchers are available from the box office to any value with an attractive presentation card.

Friends Of The Hawth Become a friend and take advantage of priority booking facilities, special offers on most events, a quarterly magazine and special social events.

Annual subscription: Individual: £10 (£7 over 60/ES40).

Couples: £15 (£10 over 60/ES40).

Family: £20.

Now available online at www.hawth.co.uk

Free Mailing List/Email Alerts Keep in touch with what’s on at The Hawth by joining the mailing list at box office or via email alerts by clicking the link at www.hawth.co.uk

Access The Hawth is committed to make the theatre as accessible and enjoyable an experience for all our patrons.

Disabled Access

Parking spaces available.

Level access. Spaces in front stalls for wheelchair users and companions (available for half price at all Hawth promotions). Adapted toilet facilities are also available.

Interpreted, Described and Captioned Performances

British Sign Language interpreted

and Audio Described performances

are advertised with the event in

the brochure. Audio Description begins 10 minutes before the performance, please order headsets in advance.

Tickets Half price tickets are available at all performances for the visually impaired. This brochure or sections of it can be translated into another language on request. We also offer translators for personal or telephone callers at the box office.

Free Touch Tours

Visually impaired customers and a partner are guided around the stage to feel the stage sets, props and possibly costumes an hour before the show (subject to producer’s permission). If you are interested, please ask when you book tickets.

Talking Programme Service Crawley Audio Description Service offers background information on the production and performers prior to certain performances starting half an hour before the performance.

Brochure Large print, Braille, audio tape/cd and emailed text versions of this brochure are available on request from the box office.

Parent and Baby Room Adjacent to the male toilets in lower foyer.

Booster Seats The Hawth has a limited number of booster seats available. The seats should be reserved at the time of booking. A £5 refundable cash deposit and a form of identity will be asked for on collection.

How To Find Us Crawley is midway between London and Brighton and is easily accessible by motorway, air (Gatwick Airport is four miles away) and rail.

By Road Crawley is minutes away from the M23 motorway which links to the M25. The Hawth is well signposted on all major routes into the town. There is free car and coach parking on site.

Downloadable maps and links are available at www.hawth.co.uk

By Rail Either Three Bridges or Crawley stations (both a 15 minute walk away). Both stations have taxi ranks. For further details of rail services, visit www. thetrainline.com. An evening bus service links both stations to The Hawth dropping passengers off immediately outside.

By Bus Metrobus run a daily evening service to The Hawth. Buses 4 and 5 link The Hawth to Crawley and Three Bridges train stations, the town centre, Langley Green, County Oak and Pound Hill. The service has been designed around performance start and ending times.

For a full timetable information visit www.metrobus.co.uk

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The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ Box Office: 01293 553636 • Admin: 01293 552941 Fax: 01293 533362 (Mon-Fri) • Email: info@hawth.co.uk Website: www.hawth.co.uk

Large print, Braille, audio tape/cd and an emailed text versions of this brochure are available on request from the box office.

Are you looking to raise your company profile in the local area? Do you want a more inspiring setting for business meetings and conferences?

Perhaps you want to entertain key clients, build relationships and reward employees – or maybe you’re just looking for a fresh way to promote your services?

There’s lots of ways the Hawth can help

Corporate Entertaining Give clients and potential customers the VIP treatment with a night out at The Hawth. Meet your guests for pre-show drinks in the ArtsCafé Bistro or private Tennyson suite and then sit down to a night of superb entertainment.

Sponsorship Do you want to connect with a specific audience? Sponsoring The Hawth’s entertainment programme is an imaginative and cost effective way of marketing your business and services to a vast audience base.

Current sponsorship options include individual shows, a themed series of events or a community arts project.

Hiring The Hawth The Hawth is a unique, inspiring and affordable venue in which to stage your business event. Our versatile range of rooms and spaces ensures that whether you’re hosting a meeting, training day, conference or product launch – we can tailor a space to suit you.

FIND OUT MORE Contact Lyndsay Bowen 01293 438116 lyndsay.bowen@crawley.gov.uk Alternatively if your enquiry relates specifically to hiring, contact: Jackie Draper 01293 438108 hire@hawth.co.uk

The Hawth is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Charter Mark, the Government’s national standard for excellence in customer service.

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Calendar Winter 2009/10 November

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Alternating Currents Dancing In The Streets Fascinating Aida No Jacket Required Blues Footprint: Electric Blues Dinnerladies An Audience With Sally Morgan Odyssey, The Real Thing and Aswad Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band Ladysmith Black Mambazo That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show Joe Pasquale The Blues Band Roy Wood & His Band & T.Rextasy Pre Concert Talk Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Crawley Art Society Exhibition F Scratch/We All Stood Together Acoustic Blues Guitar Workshop E Hazelwick School Exhibition F Jazz Lunch with Mike Dowling S Blues Festival: Acoustic Blues Barnstormers Comedy Club Joshua Austen’s Women Open University Creative Writing Workshop Open University Drama Workshop Educating Rita ViYC Break A Leg Drama Day & Competition Cats Protection League Bazaar & Homing Show IET Talk S Magdalena Reising and The Blue Café Band IET Talk S Richard Durrant - The Guitar Whisperer Discovery Day School E A Skull In Connemara Handa’s Hen East Grinstead Art Society Exhibition F

The Good Time Boys The Cadillac Kings Hearts & Minds Psychic, Crafts & Holistic Show F Brian O’Connor Exhibition F Arabian Nights David Rohl Barnstormers Comedy Club Maypoles To Mistletoe Thomas Bennett School Exhibition F

December

26 Oct – 6 5 - 7 7 8 – 20 8 8 8 10 11 13 13 13 14 15

17 18 19 20 21 21 22 & 23 23 – 4 Dec

November 1 2 & 3 5 6 8 10 - 14 18 19 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 29

Christmas Party Nights Cinderella

December 4 & 5 12 – 3 Jan

Red Priest Die Fledermaus Beyond The Barricade IET Seasonal Family Lecture American Rumble Wrestling That’ll Be The Day GaGa

January 10 14 & 15 16 21 25 26 28 2 3 4 6 7 - 18 10 & 11 12 13 14 – 16 19 – 3 Jan

The Musicians Of Bremen Pre-Concert Carvery S IET Talk The Big Enormous Present Rigged Spikedrivers

January 9 10 13 21 – 23 29 30

E – Elgar Room, F – Foyer, S - Spotlight