The Hawth Spring Brochure 2012

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Welcome to a brand new season There’s plenty to look forward to here at The Hawth in the Spring, from world-renowned international artists to the very best of local talent including the final of the very first Crawley’s Got Talent!

Keep up to date with everything coming up at The Hawth by visiting hawth.co.uk, where you can choose to follow us on Twitter or Facebook and sign up for e-newsletters. There’s also a feedback form for you to tell us what you think, make suggestions or ask us a question If you’re between 16 and 26 you can save money by calling in at the box office and signing up for a free Out:Smart discount card (proof of age required) - call in today and start saving!

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The Hawth’s Going Global programme

Vertical Road on 23 February (see page 14) -

04-05 for you at the hawth

continues to bring talented artists from

a performance described as simply

06-31 Live entertainment

all over the world to town, this season

‘irresistible’ by the Sunday Times.

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other events

32-33 Visual arts

sees performances of Russian ballet,

Other highlights include a return to

Chinese circus, Japanese storytelling

Rydell High for some summer loving with

and African music.

Grease and the further comic adventures

crawley arts development

35-37 coming soon

One of the undoubted highlights of the

of Jim Hacker PM in the West End hit

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booking and access

season is a rare UK performance by

Yes, Prime Minister.

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Business opportunities

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calendar

Akram Khan Company who present

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 12 February

Akram Khan Company 23 February

Moscow City Ballet 27 – 29 February

Grease 26 – 31 March

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Celebrate at The Hawth

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

The Hawth is the perfect place to host any celebration!

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.

Set in over 40 acres of picturesque woodland, The Hawth’s flexible layout lends itself to a variety of functions and is regularly hired for wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and business celebrations.

ArtsCafé is open Monday – Friday from 11am for breakfast, coffee, tea and cakes and then from 12pm – 2pm for our full lunch menu.

The ArtsCafé and bar are also open evenings and 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.

Tables can be reserved by phoning 01293 438150.

Our dedicated catering team have over 20 years experience and will ensure we create the perfect menu to complement your event.

Please call 01293 438155 for more details or to arrange a visit or email catering@hawth.co.uk

Free wi-fi is now available throughout the building.

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 room and then sit down to a night of superb entertainment.

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.

To find out more contact: Jackie Draper 01293 438108 Jackie.draper@crawley.gov.uk

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Celebrating cultures from all over the world Going Global continues to showcase talents from all corners of the world.

This season sees artists from Japan, Africa, China, Russia and Germany and the very best of UK based artists.

Going Global is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Don’t forget book for three or more Going Global shows and you can save 20% on your tickets.

Going Global is proudly sponsored by

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Hawth Friends – Save £££s!

Save money on shows throughout the year, find out about productions before anyone else, enjoy exclusive social events and trips and receive the quarterly Hawth Talk magazine.

Annual membership is just £10 for individuals (over60/ES40: £7), £15 for a couple (£10 over 60) and £20 for a family of four.

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Access Performances

Performances which will be Audio Described: Dick Whittington Sat 4 February 7.30pm Grease Sat 31 March 5pm

Forthcoming performances which will be BSL interpreted include: Grease Fri 30 March 8.30pm (Signer: Donna Ruane) Yes, Prime Minister Date and signer to be confirmed.

Yes, Prime Minister Sat 7 April 2.30pm This brochure is available in large print, Braille, audio tape/cd and emailed text versions on request from the box office.

For further details including discounted ticket prices please contact the box office on 01293 553636.

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Thur 26 January

Fri 27 January

Wed 1 February

7.30pm • Theatre

10.30am and 1.30pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

That’ll Be The Day

Shakespeare 4 Kidz

The Future Is Unwritten

That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ’n’ roll variety show, is back by popular demand with its hit 2012 production!

Romeo And Juliet

Way Out West

The Shakespearean rom-com with a tragic twist.

by Paul Hodson

It’s love at first sight for the teenage children of the best of enemies. In Verona over four hot summer days, they meet, fall in love and secretly marry, but their new-found love turns to tragedy.

Pints are drunk; conversation spans the creation of the universe, the meaning of happiness, the chemical construction of pork scratchings – and how they seem to know more about each other than complete strangers could, or should.

And they both seem to recollect dreams in which they met Laurel and Hardy, and each other.

Now in its 26th year of touring, this hugely entertaining spectacular features knock-out hits from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. With hilarious, zany comedy routines, the show produces that real feel-good party atmosphere! www.thatllbetheday.com

Pre-Show Offer: Special of the Day plus a dessert for £12.

To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

A vibrant, fun, rock ‘n’ rolling musical and the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. www.shakespeare4kidz.com

A funny and tender play from the company who created the recent hit Meeting Joe Strummer.

‘Glowing with warmth, humour and self-deprecation… sincere and inspiring’ The Metro

Daily Mail

Tickets: £16.50 (child/groups: £10)

TRIBUTE

As the alcohol kicks in Simon and Peter find themselves lurching towards an unnerving philosophical and spiritual world, where it becomes a distinct possibility that they are Laurel and Hardy reincarnated... but that’s simply laughable, absurd and beyond comprehension – isn’t it?

www.the-future-is-unwritten.co.uk

‘a great value for money show… not to be missed!’

Tickets: £22.50

Two men walk into a pub - and then it stops being normal.

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Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), schools/out:smart: £8.50

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Thur 2 - Sun 5 February

Fri 3 February

Sat 4 February

Thur 6pm, Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Clive Carroll

gaps - can you feel it?

Dick Whittington

by Ben Crocker Former members of Gatwick Airport Pantomime Society have created the new society, gaps, and take to the stage with a fun-packed pantomime full of glitter, glamour, giggles and more family entertainment than ever before!

All profits will be donated to St Catherine’s Hospice.

The perfect start to the weekend!

Barnstormers’ resident compere introduces three of the funniest, cleverest and maybe even the silliest comedians on the London comedy circuit. For latest news on the line-up, check the website.

Over 18s only please, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. www.barnstormerscomedy.com

Hire: A gaps - can you feel it? (amateur) production

When the music press describes someone as ‘probably the best and most original young acoustic guitar player and composer in Britain’ you know that something pretty special is going on.

Join UK acoustic guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll on a joyful fairground ride of instrumental styles spanning traditional, classical and jazz with inspirations running from newgrass and fusion jazz to Irish stylings. www.clivecarroll.co.uk

Pre-Show Offer: Special of the Day plus a dessert for £12. To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

‘looks set to become the latest acoustic guitar hero’ The Guardian

Tickets: Thur: £10, Fri & Sat 7.30pm: £15 (discounts: £10), Sat & Sun 2.30pm: £12 (discounts: £10). Family of four (2 adults and 2 children): save £10

Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door.

NUS: £2 off. Groups of 10: 1 free ticket

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comedy

Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), schools/out:smart: £8.50

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Sun 5 February

Mon 6 February

Wed 8 February

Wed 8 February

3pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

2.30pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

Eyes Front! with Isla St Clair

Beyond the Barricade

Michael Law

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

Singer and TV presenter Isla St Clair presents a delightfully nostalgic, poignant and humorous look at the effects of music in wartime.

Isla performs a selection of popular wartime songs and reveals the stories behind them.

Joining Isla is film maker Patrick King who gives a fascinating and humorous look at the making of their awardwinning documentary films.

Using film clips they illustrate how songs played an important part in boosting morale, propaganda or just reminding people of better times.

Back by overwhelming public demand, the most successful and popular touring show of its kind returns with a new production.

West End and Broadway hit songs performed by a cast of past principal performers from the West End and O2 productions of Les Miserables.

Songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale from Les Miserables. www.beyondthebarricade.com

A rich blend of story and song, poignancy and pathos, humour and heartache.

Cocktails and Laughter Acclaimed singer-pianist Michael Law, founder and musical director of the world-famous Piccadilly Dance Orchestra, gives a rare solo performance of his cabaret-style show featuring songs by Noel Coward, Cole Porter, the Gershwin brothers and more, linked with anecdotes.

Michael toured the world for six years with Coward’s friend and biographer Sheridan Morley. www.pdo.org.uk

Fun all the way as the ‘purveyors of cool’ come to town with a sensational show featuring some of the greatest music of the 20th century.

Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. in a show that’s been a hit around the world.

Full of absolute classics – Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, Mack The Knife and many more.

The coolest and hottest party around!

Pre-Show Offer: Fish and chips and a cup of tea: £7.50.

To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

www.ratpack.biz

Tickets: £12 (discounts: £10)

Tickets: £20

www.islastclair.com

Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12)

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Tickets: £19 (discounts: £16.50)

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Thur 9 & Fri 10 February

Sat 11 February

7.45pm • Studio

7pm • Theatre

Aynsley Lister

Crawley’s Got Talent

Back for two performances following last years sell-out show, Aynsley returns for a breathtaking solo performance.

Following extensive auditions throughout Crawley, the final acts have been selected to showcase the very best of local talent.

Although better known for his electrifying band performances, this is a chance to see him up close and personal in a stripped down, intimate set-up. His solo performances are the perfect platform to witness his amazing ability to sync rhythmical chords, bass lines, and stinging lead guitar whilst singing and accompanying it all with his custom built stomp box!

www.crawley.gov.uk/cgt

Expect an electric range of material from blues to folk and everything in between. www.aynsleylister.co.uk

‘his guitar playing is a fire hazard’ MOJO

Sponsored by Crawley Town Football Club, Crawley Lions, Crawley Young Persons Council and Vision in Youth Collective.

Sat 11 February 2pm • Studio A Thousand Cranes

Tales From Old Japan Suitable for children aged 4 plus Mountains are just like people – they have secrets, mysteries and stories to tell.

Come and hear enchanting, bewitching and hair-raising stories of magnificent Mount Iwate who blew hot and cold, the humble woodcutter and his beautiful but strange bride and the snorting, burping ‘orrible Ogre of Rashomon Gate!

Three delightful traditional Japanese tales brought to life through inventive storytelling, puppetry and music.

Duration: 50 minutes www.athousandcranes.org.uk In association with arts depot A Going Global event supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

Tickets: £6.50. Family of four: £24

Tickets: £12

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Tickets: £8.50 (discounts: £6.50) Family of four: £25

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Sun 12 February 7.30pm • Theatre

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Images of Italy Rossini The Italian Girl in Algiers Overture Mendelssohn Symphony No.4, ‘Italian’

Audi winter tyres.

Vivaldi The Four Seasons Conductor Benjamin Pope Violin Jack Liebeck The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs a concert full of the flavours of Italy. Rossini’s overture provides a lively introduction to Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’ Symphony, with its images of Mediterranean sunshine.

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons completes the programme, stepping into the wonderfully elaborate world of Baroque Italy.

Six reasons why you should fit winter tyres.

In the dual role of soloist and director, Jack Liebeck is the ideal virtuoso to perform Vivaldi’s ever-popular masterpiece.

Tickets: £28.75 (first four rows: £22.75)

Pre-concert Talk 6.30pm

Writer and lecturer Terry Barfoot gives an entertaining and informative introduction to Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’ Symphony.

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Tickets: £4

A special 3 course set meal is available from 5pm in the Spotlight restaurant prior to the concert. Tickets: £17.25. Please book in advance at the Box Office.

open from 5pm for pre-concert meals and snacks including special offer of main course and dessert for £12. To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

The Hawth’s 2011-12 Classical Music Series is sponsored by

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Mon 13 & Tue 14 February

Wed 15 February

Wed 15 – Fri 17 February

Mon 7pm, Tue 1.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

Science Museum Live on Tour

Buddy Holly and The Cricketers

The Theatre Company Course

A brand new show for 2012 celebrating Buddy’s 75th Birthday!

22nd August 1972, New York City.

It’s hot… it’s very hot and there’s a robbery going down at Chase Manhattan Bank in Flatbush, Brooklyn. The Theatre Company Course and Day For Night present the stage version of the film… based on a true story (you couldn’t make this up!).

New experiments for 2012 Suitable for children aged 7 plus Unleash your inner Einstein. Explosive fun for all the family!

Back by popular demand, the Science Museum returns with more spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments in a fantastic live show designed to blow your mind and challenge your brain!

Fast, furious and frenetically fun, the show will propel you on an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire.

Free teachers’ resource pack available from website www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/liveontour

HHHHH‘a show that lights up the

world. Go and see it!’ Whatsonstage.com

Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from legends of the ’50s and ’60s including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard, The Beatles and more!

A breathtaking show featuring some of the finest actor-musicians from the West End, who are guaranteed to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles! www.buddyhollyandthecricketers.co.uk

‘The audience were roaring for more’ The Stage

Tickets: £14.50 (child: £12.50), Family of four: £48. Schools/groups of 10 or more: £10

family

Tickets: £16.50 (discounts £15)

tribute

Dog Day Afternoon

Sal: The TV keep sayin’ two homosexuals are robbing the bank.

I am not a homosexual. I want you to stop them saying that.

Sunny: That’s all they’re interested in - it’s a freak show to them. I can’t control it, Sal - let’em say what they want. Forget it. It don’t matter.

A Crawley Arts Development event

Tickets: £7.50 (discounts £6.50)

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Fri 17 February

Sat 18 February

Sun 19 February

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

3pm • Theatre

No Jacket Required

Over The Rainbow The Life Story of Eva Cassidy

Black Dyke Band

A very special Valentine’s show with the UK’s only 11-piece tribute to Phil Collins, re-visiting some of the best love songs ever written – Groovy Kind of Love, One More Night, Against All Odds as well as re-living hits such as Another Day In Paradise, You Can’t Hurry Love, Easy Lover and the classic In The Air Tonight.

Sarah Jane Buckley (Hollyoaks), Maureen Nolan and Rob McVeigh (Any Dream Will Do finalist) star in a compelling, award-winning musical following Eva’s life.

Through dramatic scenes, stunning live renditions of her music and footage from Eva’s life, the musical has moved and thrilled people throughout the UK and Europe.

To complete the evening enjoy a two course meal from our Valentine’s menu in the ArtsCafé before the show with a complimentary bottle of house wine for just £12 per person.

Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world (with over 300 recordings to its name) and the most successful contesting band in the world having won the European Championships 11 times, the British Open 29 times and the National Championships of Great Britain 22 times. www.blackdykeband.co.uk

www.nojacketrequired.co.uk

Tickets: £17.50

Tickets: 18.50 (discounts: £16.50)

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Tickets: £12.50 (discounts: £11)

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Sun 19 February

Wed 22 February

7.45pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

Nathan Caton

Studio Jazz

Geoff Eales & Julie Walkington

Get Rich Or Die Cryin’ An evening of laughs from the award-winning comedian (Mock the Week, Stand-Up Hero and BBC R4) who tackles everything from race to schoolyard jokes in a hilarious show that’ll leave you in no doubt why he’s regarded as one of the hottest rising stars on the scene!

Geoff Eales plays the great standards of jazz piano with bassist Julie Walkington. Favourites include The Days of Wine and Roses, Tenderly, Watch What Happens, Stella by Starlight and Take the A-Train.

Geoff was for many years pianist with BBC Big Band and played for stars including Henry Mancini, Rosemary Cluny, Michael Ball and Shirley Bassey.

www.nathancaton.com

‘Compelling, well-observed stand-up’ The Guardian

Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials or sharing platters from the ArtsCafé and drinks at your table.

Tue 21 February 7.45pm • Studio Gobscure

Next Swan Down The River Might Be Black

by Sean Burn A poetic, personal play about detention under the Mental Health Act. Follow the shifting alliances of three young women on a psychiatric ward over one momentous week.

Cerys, 19, black and depressive, Kay, 26, white and bipolar and Zee, a Pakistani British student nurse and former service user are all fighting a faceless institution.

A hauntingly lyrical play examining diversity, friendships, sexualities and power at a time of rising uncertainties.

Some strong material, suitable for 14+ www.gobscure.info A Going Global event supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

Tickets: £10 (discounts: £8)

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Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), schools/out:smart: £8.50

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Tickets: £12 (£10 in advance)

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14 live entertainment Thur 23 February 7.30pm • Theatre Akram Khan Company

Vertical Road

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‘rare intelligence and artistry’ Financial Times

‘irresistible’ Sunday Times

For Akram Khan’s latest contemporary ensemble work he has assembled a cast of very special performers from across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

With a specially commissioned score by long-term collaborator composer, Nitin Sawhney, Vertical Road draws inspiration from the Sufi tradition and the Persian poet and philosopher Rumi. Exploring man’s earthly nature, his rituals and the consequences of human actions, Vertical Road becomes a meditation on the journey from gravity to grace.

Akram Khan is winner of The Age Critics’ Award (Best New Work), Melbourne Festival 2010 and Danza & Danza Award (Best Performance), Bolzano Italy 2010 and recipient of The South Bank Sky Arts Award (Dance) UK 2011 and ISPA Distinguished Artist Award, New York 2011 www.akramkhancompany.net Partnership COLAS/Akram Khan Company

A Going Global event supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

Tickets: £19 (discounts: £15.50).

Schools/Out:Smart: £9.50

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Fri 24 & Sat 25 February

Sat 25 February

Sun 26 February

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

7.30pm • Theatre

3pm • Theatre

Opera della Luna

Gordon Campbell Big Band

Little Angel Theatre

The Merry Widow

Tribute to Tommy Dorsey

Opera della Luna return to Crawley with a new production of Lehár’s classic operetta. In a sparkling new English translation, this imaginative staging captures the glamour and decadence of turn-of-the-century Paris while infusing the production with Opera della Luna’s trademark wit.

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

www.operadellaluna.org

Pre-Show Offer: Two course carvery available from 12.30pm for just £11.50, bookable in advance at the Box Office.

Goldilocks Suitable for children aged 2 - 5 years Goldilocks likes to explore and experience new things. When she wanders into an empty house, she finds much more than three bowls of porridge…

But what will happen when the bears return and find her?

Using table-top puppetry and musical influences from around the world, this production brings this classic story to life with a twist.

All your favourites including On the Sunny Side of the Street and I’m Getting Sentimental Over You. With guest presenter is Sheila Tracy and vocalists Eleanor Keenan from the Syd Lawrence Orchestra and ‘the best big band, swing and jazz singer of his generation’ Jeff Hooper.

‘ensemble playing at its best’ Evening Standard

www.littleangeltheatre.com

Tickets: £6.50. Family of four: £24

family

Tickets: £19.75 (discounts: £17.25)

opera

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11.50).

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Mon 27 – Wed 29 February 7.30pm • Theatre

Moscow City Ballet Giselle (Monday) The Nutcracker (Tuesday) Swan Lake (Wednesday) Brimming with some of Moscow’s best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet and the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra, MCB make a welcome return.

The company owes its distinctive style to distinguished Russian choreographer and former Bolshoi soloist Victor Smirnov-Golovanov, who has inspired new audiences to attend live ballet.

‘a beautiful spectacle’ (Giselle) LeftLion Magazine

‘a delightful triumph… dazzling … brought the house down’ (The Nutcracker) Sunday Express

‘beautiful production ...

I was truly mesmerized.

The costumes were the best I have seen on stage… breathtaking’ (Swan Lake) Public Reviews

Tickets: £32.50 (discounts: £30.50), child/groups: £27.50.

A Going Global event supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

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Tues 28 & Wed 29 February 7.30pm • Studio Crawley Youth Theatre

Chatroom

by Enda Walsh What happens when social networking becomes anti-social?

How do we ensure the safety of our young people and their freedom to express themselves?

The magnificent young people of CYT have been working through these issues and many more in rehearsal for this performance, which is an adaptation of the text and contains a mixture of devised work and scenes from the play.

A Crawley Arts Development event

Fri 2 March

Fri 2 March

Wed 7 March

7.30pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

Cross Currents Finale

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Eddie and Frank Thomas

This very special concert celebrates the great cultural diversity in Crawley - a town where over 90 languages are spoken. Cross Currents present a brand new piece of music that has been specially written to reflect the many ethnic and cultural backgrounds that make up the town.

Cross Currents is a collaboration by musicians from across Crawley, with guidance from composer Robert Jarvis.

Growing out of the Gurjar Hindu Union, the Celtic & Irish Cultural Society and the Crawley Folk Festival, the project has welcomed players from a wide variety of backgrounds to create a unique performance which reflects the variety of musicians involved.

The regular Comedy Club Night with our resident compere introducing three of the funniest, cleverest and maybe even the silliest comedians on the London comedy circuit. For latest news on the line-up, check the website.

Over 18s only please, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. www.barnstormerscomedy.com

Growing up in a small Mississippi town, brothers Eddie and Frank have spent over 30 years working together, telling stories of their homeland.

Armed with only guitar and bass and Southern accents they take you on an American journey of story and song.

Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials or sharing platters from the ArtsCafé and drinks at your table. www.eddieandfrank.com

‘the stories flow like the mighty Mississippi’ Weekend Edition

Come and join the party!

Cross Currents has been organised by the South East Folk Arts Network, with the kind support of Arts Council England South East and Crawley Borough Council.

Tickets: £5.50 (discounts: £4.50)

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Tickets: £10 (child: £5)

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Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door.

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Tickets: £12

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‘absolutely fantastic, brought the entire audience roaring to its feet’ Sunday Telegraph

The Hamsters 25th Year and Farewell Tour With special guest John Otway One of the UK’s premier live bands are retiring after 25 years together, and perform here for one final show.

Although primarily playing rock, blues and Americana, they’re also widely regarded as the UK’s leading interpreters of the music of Hendrix and ZZ Top. Very special guest is rock music’s greatest failure and national treasure John Otway with Richard Holgarth.

Thur 8 March

Fri 9 & Sat 10 March

7.45pm • Studio

Fri 1.30pm, Sat 2pm • Studio

Hazel O’Connor

Commotion Dance

With Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics, Sax in the City)

Ready Or Not Suitable for children aged 2 - 5 years

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

An imaginative and fun performance for children and their grown-ups.

Live onstage, her unforgettable songs from the film including Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother, and If Only seem even more relevant today. Expect a sumptuous evening of some of the greatest songs from the 20th century delivered with passion and fire - a soulful introspective dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio - the old, the new and everything in between.

Using movement, music and imaginative props, the dancers create a lively playground on stage.

Accompanied by virtuoso saxophonist Clare Hirst and the stunning Sarah Fisher on keyboards, this powerful blend of voices and musicanship brings a sweet touch of class and energy to their vibrant performance.

A captivating and colourful performance that helps teach children to play together, make friends, share and trust one another, as well as encouraging individual play.

Support: Tensheds

www.commotiondance.co.uk

www.hazeloconnorofficial.com

Tickets: £17.50 (£19 on door)

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Tickets: £6.50. Family of four: £24

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Fri 9 March

Sat 10 & Sun 11 March

Sat 10 March

7.30pm • Theatre

Sat 7.30pm & Sun 3pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

Back For Good

Forward Motion A Day of Dance

Amy Wadge & Pete Riley

Following their 2011 smash hit tour, the boys are back recreating the magic of Take That live.

With amazing dance routines, numerous costume changes and sensational live performances, you will be singing and dancing along and left with little doubt that you are watching ‘the greatest boy band of all time’.

This much-loved dance gala is back again as local dance schools and groups amaze and delight with their talents.

A high energy performance featuring a myriad of styles to entertain and make you smile.

A Crawley Arts Development event

Featuring all the hits - The Flood, SOS, Hold Up A Light, Rule The World, Greatest Day, Relight My Fire, Never Forget, and Shine to the heartwarming Patience, Pray, Said It All and A Million Love Songs.

Tickets: £22.50 (discounts: £20.50)

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Solo artists Amy Wadge and Pete Riley joined forces a little over two years ago to write songs and have been performing together ever since.

Amy is widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest female singer/songwriters, blessed with a voice with a breathtaking range and emotional impact while her songwriting continues to surpass most of her contemporaries.

Pete Riley recently returned to the UK after spending ten years touring the States with the iconic American artist Edwin McCain. www.amywadge.com/amywadgepeteriley

‘An irresistible, riveting performer’ Bob Harris, BBC Radio2

Tickets: £8.50 (discounts £7.50)

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Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), schools/out:smart: £8.50

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Sat 17 March 7.45pm • Studio

The Bootleg Beatles

Kasaï Masaï

Re-live the sights and sounds of the ’60s as the world’s premier Beatles tribute band return with a spectacular two hour show featuring all the classic hits.

The sound of the old and new, of the countryside and the city, from deep in the heart of Africa. Traditional sounds of remote equatorial villages with an urban twist.

With film footage of the period and the band’s regular brass and string ensemble, the show traces the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool’s Cavern Club to the Apple rooftop. www.bootlegbeatles.com

Kasaï Masaï play ancestral music passed on from generation to generation rooted in the healing power of percussion and chanting combined with the majestic sound of the Congolese folk guitar.

A 5-piece consisting of djembe, guitar, saxophone, bass and drum with an extra exotic touch from one or two female dancers.

The band is led by percussionist, singer and dancer Nickens Nkoso, a well-known figure on the world music circuit.

2pm to 4pm

African Dance Workshop Learn some moves in advance of the performance from the dancers in the band. All ages and abilities welcome!

Tickets: £5

‘mind boggling accuracy’ Mail on Sunday

Tickets: £25

A Going Global event supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12) Joint ticket for show and workshop: £15 (discounts: £13)

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Sun 18 March

Sun 18 March

Tue 20 March

3pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Studio

7pm • Studio

Grimethorpe Band

The Virtuoso Recorder

University of Chichester Touring

The Grimethorpe Colliery Band is probably the world’s most famous colliery band with an international reputation for excellence.

Recorders Piers Adams

Into the Woods

Harpsichord David Wright

Suitable for ages 8 plus

The band is justifiably proud of its history and achievements and is regularly featured on film, TV and radio.

A concert of diverse delights for recorder and harpsichord from two members of the acclaimed Red Priest ensemble, featuring music by diverse composers including Corelli, Handel and Piazzolla.

A world-wide stage sensation, Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods has won multiple awards including an Olivier for best musical revival in 2010.

www.grimethorpeband.com

www.piersadams.com The Hawth’s 2011-12 Classical Music Series is sponsored by

Crawley Audi

Witty, dark and intelligent it tells the stories of fairytale characters that we all love including Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and Cinderella!

Each goes into the woods to try make their wishes come true. A complex metaphor for choosing the right path, you’ll be taken on a journey to discover more than just magic!

Created by University of Chichester Touring; the same professional team that brought you last year’s sell-out production, Honk!

Hire – University of Chichester Touring production

‘Sondheim has as much fun as one expects with his wicked airing of the old tales’ Sunday Telegraph

Tickets: £12.50 (discounts: £11)

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Tickets: £10 (discounts: £8)

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Tue 20 – Thur 22 March

Wed 21 March

Fri 23 & Sat 24 March

Tue 8pm, Wed & Thur 5pm & 8pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm plus Sat 2.30pm • Studio

Chinese State Circus Yin Yang

Tom McConville & David Newey

ACE Theatre Company

From the land of legends and warrior Shaolin monks comes the incredible new Chinese State Circus live acrobatic spectacular.

Award-winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville and unique guitarist David Newey are renowned for their fiery, heart-stopping performances.

Frank Vickery’s comedy follows the disasters as a local amateur dramatic company prepares for the opening night of their latest production.

The laughs come thick and fast as we follow the comical antics in the dressing-room as the cast stumble through a catastrophic but hilarious week, culminating in a spectacular finale.

The Chinese State Circus is the embodiment of a traditional art form which can trace its history back over 2000 years. The enthusiasm of the acrobats creates pure, breathtaking, exhilarating circus that’s a privilege to witness.

Precision acrobatics, martial arts and dazzling circus skills combine to entertain the whole family.

Tom, who won BBC Folk Musician of the Year in 2009, is truly the most original fiddle player in the UK, blending traditional music from his home town Newcastle with Irish, American and Scottish influences, creating a sound that has jazz, folk, bluegrass and classical influences.

Granny Annie

Hire - An ACE (amateur) production

David’s unrivalled guitar playing encompasses many styles and often blurs the boundaries between acoustic and electric styles. www.tommcconville.co.uk

‘the most exhilarating circus it has been my privilege to see’ Evening Standard GoingGlobal Globalevent eventsupported supportedby byThe TheNational NationalLottery through Arts Council England AAGoing Lottery through Arts Council England

Tickets: £25 (discounts: £22, children £20), Groups: buy 10 get 1 free.

Family of four: £70

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Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), schools/out:smart: £8.50

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Tickets: £11 (discounts: £10).

Sat 2.30pm: £10 (discounts: £9)

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Sun 25 March

Sun 25 March

Mon 26 & Tue 27 March

Thur 29 March

12noon – 2.30pm • Spotlight

3pm & 6pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

Jazz Lunch with Frank Holder

Roshe School

Fuel presents Inua Ellam’s

Alice In Wonderland

I, Bertolt Brecht

Frank is a fabulous entertainer and something of a legend on the London jazz scene. He began his career in England as the original vocalist with the Johnny Dankworth Seven before headlining solo shows at The Palladium. He still sings regularly at Claridge’s and Ronnie Scott’s.

Roshe School’s Junior Crawley branch brings the enchanting story of Alice’s adventures to life with song, dance and acting.

Black T-shirt Collection

Performing a mixture of jazz tunes and popular classics with a vigour that belies his years, Frank sings Rat Pack favourites, Bacharach, swing and easy listening.

A fantastic show featuring a few surprises along the way!

This promises to be a truly delightful version of this classic tale brought to you by very talented pupils aged from just 3 to 9 years old!

Hire – A Roshe school event

Enjoy some great music alongside a traditional roast with a choice of meats followed by a dessert of your choice. Fish and vegetarian options available. Advance booking essential.

Inua’s work merges visual art, spoken word and theatre. Known for his iconic imagery, beauty and attention to detail, he writes about his upbringing, the experience of immigration, and of living in the UK today, bringing words to life with pace, rhythm, cadence and intonation.

A T- shirt is something most people have. It is a common denominator like a pair of blue jeans or a pair of Converse All Stars. In Black T-shirt Collection, Inua tells a story about where a T-shirt comes from and what it means.

This production is subject to funding. www.phaze05.com Commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre. Developed with the support of the Arvon Foundation and the National Theatre.

Devised and directed by Sue Pomeroy Bringing together the electricity, political edge and pure entertainment of his plays, songs, and poems, this is thought provoking, moving and laughout-loud funny. The evocative music of Kurt Weill draws on the Berlin cabaret and Jazz scene of the thirties – Mack the Knife, Surabya Johnny, The Alabama Song – songs which recording artists have been queuing up to cover from Sinatra to The Doors, from David Bowie to Sting.

With rare insights gained from working with Brecht’s own company, the Berliner Ensemble, Sue Pomeroy has created this powerful and fascinating drama documentary.

‘This show instructs and entertains with the thrill of repeated insights’ Time Out

A Going Global event supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

Tickets: Adults: £10, Children/OAP: £8

Tickets: £18.50

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Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12). Schools/ out:smart £8.50

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Mon 26 – Sat 31 March Mon – Thur 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm • Theatre

Grease The No.1 Greatest Musical, Grease is back at The Hawth for one week only!

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again.

It’s the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout ‘a-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, A-wop-bam-boom!’

Pre-Show Offer: Special of the Day plus a dessert for £12. To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

‘It’s electrifying - go, go, go!’

Neil Sean, Sky News

Tickets: Mon – Thur: £32.50, Fri 5.30pm: £26.50, Fri 8.30pm, Sat 5pm & 8.30pm: £35.

Discounts (on top prices only) Over 60, children under 16, students, unemployed: £3.50 off Mon – Thur & Fri 5.30pm Hawth Friends: £3.50 off Mon – Thurs Groups 10 or more: £7.50 off Mon – Thurs & Fri 5.30pm

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Sun 1 April 3pm • Theatre

Armonico Consort and Orchestra of the Baroque Violin: Nicola Benedetti Trumpet: Crispian Steele-Perkins Soprano: Anna Sandström Director: Christopher Monks (harpsichord) Scarlatti Cantata ‘Su Le Sponde’ Vivaldi Violin Concerto RV208 Bach

Cantata No.51 ‘Jauchzet Gott’

Vivaldi ‘Nulla in Mundo Pax’ Vivaldi ‘Vedro con mio diletto’ Armonico Consort’s final concert celebrating its 10th anniversary sees them performing with one of the world’s greatest violinists, Nicola Benedetti performing works from her latest release exploring works from her homeland, Italia.

Also appearing will be the renowned trumpet virtuoso, Crispian SteelePerkins and distinguished soprano Anna Sandström. www.armonico.org.uk www.nicolabenedetti.co.uk

Pre-Concert Talk at 2pm Broadcaster and music writer Terry Barfoot gives an entertaining and informative talk on Scarlatti and Bach’s Cantatas, illustrated by slides and recorded music. Tickets £4

Pre-Show Offer: Two course carvery available from 12.30pm for just £11.50, bookable in advance at the Box Office.

The Hawth’s 2011-12 Classical Music Series is sponsored by

Crawley Audi Tickets: £20

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Mon 2 – Sat 7 April 8pm plus Wed & Sat 2.30pm • Theatre Direct from the West End

Yes, Prime Minister Following two sell-out West End seasons, Yes, Prime Minister comes to Crawley for one week only.

The original writers of the classic BBC TV series, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn have reunited for this anniversary production and now the Prime Minister Jim Hacker played by Graham Seed (Nigel Pargetter - The Archers) and his Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby played by Michael Simkins (Mamma Mia, Above Suspicion) are back in this hilarious new play.

In a world of spin, BlackBerrys and ‘sexed up’ dossiers, the PM is staring disaster in the face. The country is on the brink of financial meltdown and the Government’s only apparent salvation comes from a morally dubious deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan. Will Jim Hacker and his team of advisors be able to rescue the country from the edge? www.yesprimeminister.co.uk

Pre-Show Offer: Special of the Day plus a dessert for £12.

To reserve a table call 01293 438150.

‘Jim Hacker & Sir Humphrey are back!

As sharp and blissfully funny as ever HHHHH’ Daily Telegraph

Tickets: Mon – Thur 8pm: £26.50, Fri & Sat 8pm: £29.50, Wed & Sat 2.30pm: £23.50 Discounts: Mon – Thur 8pm: £3 off

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Mon 2 April

Wed 4 April

Wed 4 April

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm • Spotlight

7.45pm • Studio

Raising Lazarus

Wordfest: LIVE Open MIC!

Patrick Monahan

Expect poetry, spoken word, comedy and song but most of all expect the unexpected! There’ll be some entertaining special guests and if you want to get up just come along and put your name down.

Lovable comedian Patrick Monahan blends a high energy style with hilarious and engaging stories of his Irish/Iranian/Teeside heritage. Patrick performs this hit show direct from the Edinburgh Festival.

A Crawley Arts Development event

Laugh and be hugged at the same time!

written and performed by Kat Francois Kat is a well-known performance poet - she was the first person to win a televised poetry slam competition in the UK - and a comedienne, playwright, actress and performer.

Raising Lazarus, charts the experiences of Lazarus Francois, Kat’s grandfather’s first cousin, who left Grenada to fight for England in the First World War. Through trying to discover who Lazarus was, why he fought and what happened to him, she has succeeded in creating a unique, powerful and important piece of theatre.

Hug Me I Feel Good

The winner of ITV’s Show Me The Funny!

www.katfrancois.com

www.patrickmonahan.co.uk

‘funniest show in Edinburgh’ The Guardian

A Going Global event supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12). Schools/out:smart: £8.50

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Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12)

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Thur 5 April

Wed 11 April

Wed 11 April

Thur 12 April

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

Spikedrivers

The Solid Silver ’60s Show

Studio Jazz

Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Spikedrivers have been delivering outstanding performances at The Hawth since 2000 including the unforgettable 2010 concert recorded for their highly acclaimed live CD. While all the early blues influences you would expect are here - Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Rev Robert Wilkins - their diverse musical backgrounds add North African along with gospel, Native American and sixties soul and rock. They have been compared to Seasick Steve, The Band, Led Zeppelin, Ry Cooder, JJ Cale, Pentangle, Fleetwood Mac and even Ennio Morricone.

Celebrating 27 years of the UK’s original and premier ’60s show Starring Peter Noone (I’m into Something Good, No Milk Today), from the USA Chris Montez (Let’s Dance, The More I See You) and Brian Hyland (Ginny Come Lately, Sealed with a Kiss) with Brian Poole (Silence is Golden, Here Comes My Baby) all backed by Vanity Fare.

Classic hits performed by the original artists.

www.spikedrivers.net

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Award-winning saxophonist Simon Spillett and Ronnie Scott’s long-time pianist John Critchinson perform in a cabaret setting.

Simon won the 2007 BBC Jazz Award for Rising Star and the 2011 British Jazz Award for tenor sax. Famed for his Tubby Hayes-like dexterity, Simon can also be as smooth and melodic as the best of them.

His pairing with John Critchinson, the long-term pianist in all of Ronnie Scott’s own bands brings a fusing of the generations that is greater than the sum of the parts.

‘Swinging Down Memory Lane Ray McVay directs the world famous orchestra bringing back the 1940s.

Featuring the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders, the sublime vocals of Catherine Skyes and Colin Anthony and Ray Wordsworth with swinging jazz band The Uptown Hall Gang.

Enjoy wartime chart toppers as well as classics from Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louis Armstrong and the story of the Big Bands and a special tribute to the late great Ted Heath Orchestra.

A perfect night out for Big Band fans. www.glennmillerorchestra.co.uk

Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials or sharing platters from the ArtsCafé and drinks at your table.

‘three musicians interweaving and complementing each other perfectly’ fRoots

Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12)

Simon Spillett & John Critchinson

Tickets: £27.50

Tickets: £12 (£10 in advance)

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Thur 12 April

Fri 13 April

Fri 13 & Sat 14 April

7.45pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh

Henning Wehn

Essence Of Ireland

The celebrated virtuoso partnership of Máire Ní Chathasaigh, ‘the doyenne of Irish harpers’ (Scotland On Sunday) and Chris Newman, ‘one of the UK’s most staggering and influential acoustic guitarists’ (fRoots).

No Surrender UK Tour

5 Star Irish Magic!

You may well have heard Henning on BBC radio’s Unbelievable Truth, News Quiz, Now Show and Fighting Talk or seen him on QI , Dave’s One Night Stand or Edinburgh and Beyond. Now’s your chance to see the self-appointed German Comedy Ambassador to the UK in the flesh with his sell-out Edinbugh show.

The spectacular Essence of Ireland is back with a new show - bigger and better than ever!

This much-loved duo has that rare ability to combine true virtuosity with spellbinding entertainment. A breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, coupled with evocative songs, striking compositions and subversive wit. www.oldbridgemusic.com

Teutonic jolliness at its best. Come along… or else. Deutschland über alles! www.henningwehn.de

‘Side-splittingly funny’ The Scotsman A Going Global event supported by The National Lottery through Arts Council England

Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), out:smart: £8.50

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Tickets: £12 (discounts: £10)

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With their biggest and most talented cast of dancers, singers, and musicians, Essence of Ireland combines breathtaking dance routines with the very best of Irish music and a touch of Irish craic, all cleverly woven into a heart-warming tale.

The critically acclaimed show is taking theatres by storm. www.essenceofireland.co.uk

‘If you liked Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Spirit of the Dance, you will love this - it’s even better!’ Southampton Echo

Tickets: £24.40 (discounts: £23)

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Mon 16 April

Tue 17 – Sat 21 April

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Studio

Sally Morgan

COS Musical Theatre

Psychic Sally On The Road Fresh from her new Sky Living TV series, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic returns by overwhelming public demand bringing her amazing abilities to the stage in a hugely entertaining and enlightening evening. www.sallymorgan.tv Hire – A Derek Block promotion

La Cage aux Folles This hilarious musical depicts the farcical chaos that results when a gay man attempts to pose as straight for the benefit of his son’s future in-laws.

Georges owns a popular nightclub and is the long-time lover of Zaza, a female impersonator who is the club’s main attraction. Unfortunately, Georges’ son has told none of this to his future father-in-law, an important figure in a morally conservative political organisation.

Full of colourful numbers including the show-stopping I Am What I Am, A Little More Mascara and With Anne On My Arm. Hire - A COS (amateur) promotion

‘a dazzling Onegin HHHHH’ The Guardian Fri 20 & Sat 21 April 7.30pm • Theatre

English Touring Opera The Barber of Seville & Eugene Onegin English Touring Opera returns with two of the most popular operas in the repertoire, both sung in English translations.

Rossini: The Barber of Seville

Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin

Effervescent, high-spirited, vocally brilliant, a work of comic genius: Rossini’s masterpiece is a favourite with audiences around the world.

A revival of ETO’s 2007 production which received critical acclaim and popular ovations around the UK.

(Friday)

ETO’s new production promises to be one of the highlights of the artistic calendar. The roguish young Count Almaviva will be sung by Nicholas Sharratt, one of the UK’s most promising tenors. Kitty Whately, winner of this year’s Kathleen Ferrier Award, plays his beloved Rosina.

(Saturday)

This striking production features a new cast including emerging star Nicholas Lester in the title role. With its heartfelt arias and ensembles, its splendid choruses and ballroom scenes, and Tchaikovsky’s gift for melody, rich orchestration and drama, Eugene Onegin is a night at the opera for romantics of all ages.

Free pre-performance talks on the operas at 6.30pm in the Elgar Room (limited capacity, please book in advance). www.englishtouringopera.org.uk Tickets: £24.50

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Tickets: £16

Tickets: £27 (discounts: £25), £19.50 (back two rows).

See both operas for £42

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Sun 22 April 3pm • Theatre Rosemary Branch Theatre

Sense and Sensibility Elinor keeps her head, Marianne loses her heart...

Jane Austen’s classic novel of two sisters and their search for love in a society bound by financial fortune brought to the stage with beautiful imagery, original music, humour and heartbreak.

After the success of the multi award nominated Breakfast with Emma, the award-winning Rosemary Branch bring their unique visual style to Austin’s classic.

In association Yvonne Arnaud, Guilford

‘light-hearted, ceaselessly funny, energetically performed and delightfully staged’ The Stage

Tickets: £15 (discounts: £12.50) Family of four: £40

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Tue 24 – Thur 26 April

Tue 24 April

7.30pm • Studio

8pm • Theatre

Pitchy Breath Theatre

Jimmy Carr Gagging Order

Comedians

Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy.

by Trevor Griffiths ‘Still, I made the buggers laugh…’

Gagging Order promises to be an hilarious night out... let’s see shall we.

Comedians is a funny and shocking play about laughter.

The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable.

Set in 1975 before alternative comedy took over the world, 6 comedians are on their last night of an evening class for stand ups.

Everybody’s welcome. Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh.

Their teacher is an ex-music hall comic (who stopped laughing in 1945). He has tried to show them how comedy can be revolutionary but some still just want bums on seats and jokes that make audiences laugh whatever the cost.

Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs and hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself.

Tickets: £25

One comedian remains true to a radical and surreal agenda.

Tickets: £8 (discounts: £7)

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Wed 4 – Sat 14 January Starting early 2012 12noon • Town Centre

Sun 18 March 12noon • Town Centre The Celtic and Irish Cultural Society presents

Crawley’s Saint Patrick’s Parade The 9th annual event with marching bands, floats, community groups, dance schools, youth organisations and walking groups, fancy dress competition and a few surprises!

Starting at Crawley train station at 1pm and finishing in the town centre where live music, song and dancing will bring the day to an exciting climax.

Everybody is welcome to take part in a great community event so dress for the day with a hint of green.

If you want to be part of the parade or want to know more see www.celtic-irish.co.uk or call 01293 513189 Admission: Free

Sat 24 March – Thur 5 April Crawley Library and throughout the town

Wordfest 77 writers, artists and creatives from Dublin, Cardiff, Manchester, Brighton and London were involved in 2011’s Festival of Words. 2012 is going to be bigger and better! www.wordfestcrawley.org

Cross Currents Musical Celebration

Sylvia Thornhill

Sylvia Thornhill’s paintings, etchings, textiles and sculpture. A retired teacher, Sylvia is enthusiastic and eclectic in her choice of subjects. www.sylviathornhill.co.uk

Free Workshops Cross Currents is an exciting multi-cultural project in Crawley, which invites musicians from every background to get involved. It’s a musical celebration of a town in which over 90 languages are spoken, and each different culture has its own distinctive sound. The project builds up to a concert at The Hawth on Fri 2 March.

Composer Robert Jarvis will run a series of workshops in which he will collaborate with the participants to compose a brand new piece of music lasting 30-40 minutes. The piece will grow out of the sounds, styles and skills of the players and will give all the participants the chance to play in their own style as well as learn something new.

All instruments and musical backgrounds are very welcome, and the ability to read music is not necessary.

Musicians under the age of 18 will have to be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, please email Adam Bushell cross-currents@f2s.com

Tue 13 – Thur 22 March

St Wilfrid’s School Visual Delights An exhibition showcasing selected artworks in a range of media from A-Level art students and the photographic work produced by sixth form students studying the digital photography A-Level course at the Crawley school.

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Admission Free.

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

Book online www.hawth.co.uk

Sun 29 Jan – Fri 10 Feb

Sun 29 Jan – Fri 10 Feb

Lower Foyer

Upper Foyer

Len Bush

Beryl Hovell Paintings on Pure Silk

An exhibition of oil paintings depicting aircraft from the ’40s to the ’60s and landscapes - from the Canadian Rockies to the Lake District.

Len is the co-founder of The Horley Society of Artists.

Beryl’s 4th exhibition at The Hawth features vibrant works created with special dyes on pure silk. Beryl is inspired by nature and the changing seasons. The exhibition also includes pen and ink, watercolour and acrylic paintings.

Tue 14 – Thur 23 February

Roots And Wings An exhibition of international photography to launch the Olympicinspired <relay> programme - connecting communities across geographical divides.

Roots & Wings celebrates the presence of the Barbados and Dominica Olympic training camps in Crawley, and will be linked virtually to a twin exhibition in the Caribbean.

An Urbanflo exhibition in collaboration with Brighton Photo Fringe and Crawley Borough Council.

Part of Crawley In Motion - Crawley’s celebrations ahead of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Sun 25 March – Fri 6 April

Sun 8 – Sat 21 April

Marc Greco

Gesina & Holly Triggs

A Natural History

Gesina has recreated memories from her living and travelling abroad into fabulous images - exotic, romantic, vibrant, vivid and bursting with passion and colour.

Mark is an artist, illustrator and printmaker based in Lewes. An avid bird watcher, Marc’s limited edition silk screen and giclée prints are influenced by an interest in science, nature and what he sees through his explorations in the British landscape. www.anaturalhistory.co.uk

Daughter Holly works in mixed media, collage and paint, and is inspired by organic natural forms and oriental design.

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Art In Motion An open art competition celebrating sport and physical activity in Crawley, with winners’ work contributing to a new permanent art exhibition at K2.

Works can depict anything sporting which took place in Crawley in the year before the submission date of Tue 25 September 2012.

Amateur and professional artists of all ages are invited to submit works inspired anything from organised events to a kickabout in the park.

Photography, drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, computer-aided design, collage or montage are all welcome.

For competition guidelines, more information or an application form email hazel.ellis@crawley.gov.uk or call 01293 438110.

Part of Crawley In Motion - Crawley’s celebrations ahead of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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34 cRAWLEY arts development Crawley Arts Development team is based at The Hawth and works to stimulate and encourage participation, performance and attendance in all art forms.

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

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

Current projects include: The Tree visual arts heritage project Crawley’s Got Talent Pitchy Breath project-based theatre Forward Motion community dance showcase

Workshop

Age range

Location

Price

Going Global cultural diversity arts programme

Theatre Company Course Monday Adult Drama 7.30pm – 9.30pm

18+

Southgate Community Centre

£5

Road To Crawley social history project

Hot Taps Tap Dancing

Tuesday 2pm – 4.30pm

All ages

Furnace Green Community Centre

£3.50 (£3)

12 Bar Music

Tuesday 7.30pm – 10pm

All ages

Northgate Community Centre

£3.50 (£3)

Footloose Dance Group Wednesday Dance for learning disabled 5.15pm – 6.30pm

8+

Manor Green Primary School

£3

Spice of Life Singalong sessions

Thursday 2pm – 4pm

60+

Northgate Community Centre

£3.50

Drama Crawley Youth Theatre

Thursday 13+ 6pm – 7.30pm Thursday 15+ 7.45pm – 9.15pm

Dormans Youth Arts Centre Gossops Green

£3.50

Circus Skills Circuswurx

Thursday 7.30pm – 9.30pm

16+ (accompanied children 8+ welcome)

Broadfield Community Centre

£3.50

Line Dancing

Friday 2pm – 4pm

All ages

Northgate Community Centre

£3.50

Drama Kids ‘n’ Co

Saturday 10am – 11am

5 to 7 years

Broadfield Community Centre

£4

Drama Splash

Saturday 8 to 13 years 11am – 12.30pm

Broadfield Community Centre

£4

For more details on Arts Development and its projects contact Carolyn Murphy, Arts Development Officer on 01293 438152 or check out www.crawley.gov.uk and www.hawth.co.uk

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Fri 4 May

Sat 5 May

Fri 11 & Sat 12 May

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Fri 5pm, Sat 11am, 2pm, 5pm • Theatre

Beverley Callard in

The Chuckle Brothers

ENB 2: English National Ballet in partnership with English National Ballet School

Hormonal Housewives Following its sell-out tour of Scotland, Hormonal Housewives is heading to Crawley!

Join the Housewives as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, the gym, waxing, stretch marks, men, chocolate, upper-lip hair, chocolate, men, chocolate ... and all the other joys of being a 21st Century girl!

The Return of Pirates of the River Rother 2 – In Stranger Tights Ahoy there landlubbers! A vast behind and prepare to splice the main brace as the boys go on a full blown swashbuckling sea adventure!

A spectacular pirate adventure full of magic, mystery and mayhem!

My First Sleeping Beauty My First Sleeping Beauty brings children their first taste of the fantastical and magical world of ballet.

This enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies is created by award-winning choreographer Matthew Hart with Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous waltzfilled music including Once upon a Dream.

ENB2 is a new touring company featuring graduating dancers of outstanding potential from English National Ballet School in performances produced by English National Ballet.

Children are encouraged to dress up, to clap and cheer, boo the evil Carabosse, laugh and even try some ballet moves for themselves.

Did we mention men and chocolate?

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Grab your friends and head down to The Hawth for a night of fun and frolics!

Tickets: £20 DESIGNED BY

Tickets: £14 Family of four: £52.

DIRECTED BY HANNAH CHISWICK PHILLIP WITCOMB LIGHTING DESIGN BY BEN CRACKNELL

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Tickets: £15 (child: £12). Family of four (to include at least two children): £48

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Wed 13 June 7.30pm • Theatre

Sing-a-long-a Abba From the producers of the smash hit Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music.

The concert event Abba fans have been waiting for… the Swedish supergroup’s greatest hits performed live with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in!

With live singers on stage, a party bag for everyone, fancy dress, Dancing Queen competition, the big screen with lyrics and of course some of the best music you’ll ever hear, it’s the perfect night out for all!

Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! www.singalonga.net

Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!

Peppa, George and Danny Dog are up to fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. With Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra help them follow the clues and find their treasure on a day of adventure.

Following the incredible sell-out success of Peppa Pig’s Party, Peppa is back with a brand new show featuring true-to-life puppets, perfect singalong songs and a new story that will charm and delight all her fans. www.peppapiglive.com Tickets: £14.50 (child: £12.50). Family of four: £50

family

Tickets: £18.50 (discounts: £17.50)

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Tue 16 October

Wed 17 October

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

Joan Armatrading

Julian Clary

Special guest Chris Wood (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Singer of The Year 2011).

Position Vacant, Apply Within

Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novello winner singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading MBE remains fresh, vibrant and current; never more so than when live, on stage, where her music comes to life.

Julian Clary is looking for love and he’s not leaving town empty handed…

A fantastic mix of old favourites including Love and Affection, Willow, Drop The Pilot and Me, Myself I, and brand new songs to fall in love with.

Master of camp Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love. He’s promised to leave no straight unturned. ‘Because I’m still considered to be quite a catch and because your town is noted for its heterosexuals on the cusp, there’s bound to be stiff competition’, says Julian. ‘Therefore I’ll be hosting ruthless elimination games. You can be sure of one thing. By the end of the evening, we’ll all be celebrating my new partnership.’

A glass of Blue Nun may be available to those who make an effort or anyone named Jason. But please bring your own confetti.

Recommended Age 16+

Tickets: £30

Tickets: £20 (discounts: £18)

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38 booking and access information Booking All tickets are subject to a £1 per ticket booking fee (maximum £6) In Person The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ Monday – Saturday from 10am – 8.15pm (6pm if no show). Open Sundays one hour prior to performance.

By Phone 01293 553636 Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm Online www.hawth.co.uk

By Post Please indicate performance date, time, price and discounts (if applicable).

Please make cheques/postal orders payable to Crawley Borough Council. Please 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 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, promoters may on occasion exclude certain categories. Only one discount may be claimed per ticket

Out:Smart Card A free card for under 26 year olds offering discounts on selected shows Unemployed people in receipt of job seeker’s allowance, income support, working tax credit or housing benefit.

Confirmation of eligibility may be asked for.

Groups of 10 or more Hawth Friends please show your cards or quote membership number when booking Family of four should include at least one child

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 per ticket charge for this service.

Gift Vouchers Hawth Theatre Gift Vouchers are available from the box office and online 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).

Children under 16 years old

Couples: £15 (£10 over 60/ES40).

Under 26 People under 26 years old

Family: £20.

Over 60 People aged 60 or over

Available online at www.hawth.co.uk

Students people over 16 years in full time education

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.

By Bus Buses 4 and 5 stop at the large square roundabout just over the railway bridge from The Hawth. The buses serve Crawley and Three Bridges train stations, the town centre, Langley Green, County Oak and Pound Hill.

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

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

Brochure design by: Brightsky Design Tel: 01737 888144 www.brightsky.biz

Business Opportunities at The Hawth 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

Sponsorship

Sponsoring The Hawth’s entertainment programme is an imaginative and cost effective way of marketing your business and services to a vast audience or a very specific one. Current sponsorship options include individual shows, a themed series of events or arts development project.

To find out more contact Steve Crane on 01293 438112 steve.crane@crawley.gov.uk

Thanks to our sponsors

THeatre

Calendar Spring 2012 12

13 & 14

15

Buddy Holly and The Cricketers

17

Science Museum Live

26

27 - 29

MARCH >

2

8

9

20 – 22

25

Alice In Wonderland

26 – 31

April >

1

1

Chinese State Circus

12

13 & 14

16

Sally Morgan

20 & 21

22

English Touring Opera

Sense and Sensibility

24

Essence Of Ireland

29 Jan – 10

3

4

5

8

9 & 10

11

14 – 23

2 – 5

6

8

11

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

Crawley’s Got Talent Final

18

19

23

25

10 & 11

12

18

2 – 7

11

FEBRUARY >

1 Feb

Over The Rainbow

Dick Whittington

Black Dyke Band

Forward Motion

Yes, Prime Minister

STUDIO

12

FEBRUARY >

The Bootleg Beatles

The Solid Silver ’60s Show

Way Out West

Beyond the Barricade

Akram Khan Company

The Merry Widow

Grimethorpe Band

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Len Bush & Beryl Hovell Exhibition

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Tribute to Tommy Dorsey

Clive Carroll

Pre-concert talk

Moscow City Ballet

Grease

Eyes Front!

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Cocktails and Laughter

Cross Currents Finale

No Jacket Required

The Hamsters

Back For Good

Armonico Consort and Orchestra of the Baroque

Pre-Concert Talk

Jimmy Carr

Aynsley Lister

Tales From Old Japan

Roots And Wings Exhibition

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15 – 17

19

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24 & 25

28 & 29

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25 – 6 April

25

26 & 27

29

April >

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11

Dog Day Afternoon

Nathan Caton

Ready Or Not

Amy Wadge & Pete Riley

Jazz Lunch with Frank Holder

Black T-shirt Collection

Next Swan Down The River Might Be Black St Wilfrid’s School Exhibition

Geoff Eales & Julie Walkington African Dance Workshop

F Foyer

The Virtuoso Recorder

Into the Woods

Henning Wehn

I, Bertolt Brecht

S Spotlight

17 – 21

La Cage aux Folles

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Tom McConville & David Newey

Eddie and Frank Thomas

Granny Annie

Hazel O’Connor

Marc Greco Exhibition

F

Raising Lazarus

Wordfest: LIVE Open MIC!

Patrick Monahan S

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Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh

Kasaï Masaï

Crawley Youth Theatre

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Goldilocks

F

Spikedrivers

Gesina & Holly Triggs Exhibition

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Simon Spillett & John Critchinson

24 – 26

Comedians

Box Office 01293 553636 Book Online www.hawth.co.uk