The Electric Theatre Autumn 2014 Brochure

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HELLO AND WELCOME... ... to Autumn at The Electric Theatre.

Our new season is packed to the rafters with exciting theatre, award winning film, community talent, festivals and more.

We are delighted to welcome Propeller to The Electric for the first time. They will be bringing their own brand of Shakespeare to our Theatre with Pocket Dream (p14), a sixty minute version of their internationally acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, especially devised for young audiences. We are also excited to welcome back Paines Plough with a powerful new play by Kate Tempest Hopelessly Devoted (p15).

Our popular Jazz Café (p8, 12, 19, 21) is celebrating women in jazz this Autumn, featuring some of the leading female musicians on the British Jazz Scene. This season includes BBC Jazz Vocalist Award Winner Anita Wardell, internationally renowned trombonist Annie Whitehead and saxophonist Trish Clowes, a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist.

The Guildford Book Festival will be returning to our venue with a festival packed full of wonderful literary events. We are also having two festivals of our own - our continuing Electric Film Festival (p5) and a half term Family Festival (p13).

For drama lovers we have The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe (p11), an outstanding one woman show about the timeless American icon. Top comedian Seann Walsh will be joining us this season with his new show ‘28’ (p11) and, for lovers of orchestral music, the Surrey Mozart Players present two exciting concerts (p7, 17) featuring star violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky in September and tenor Peter Aisher in November.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Theatre soon.

The Electric Theatre Team

GATA is an umbrella organisation of about 20 societies and groups including theatre and opera companies, singing and youth groups, dancers and film makers. The Association works towards advancing public education in the dramatic arts in and around Guildford. It has been a major ally of The Electric Theatre, having been instrumental in its founding. Many of the groups perform at The Electric Theatre year in, year out. Why not drop in and see what they’re up to, and maybe join in too? Keep an eye out for auditions, or other ways of getting involved behind the scenes.

Visit www.gata.org.uk for more information.

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HIRE A SPACE The Electric Theatre has a number of spaces for hire including our Auditorium, the Farley Room and Café Bar with Riverside Terrace. In the heart of Guildford and close to transport links, our Theatre provides bright and contemporary spaces ideal for parties, meetings, workshops and performances. For more details please contact us on 01483 444787 or email electrictheatre@guildford.gov.uk.

OUR CAFÉ BAR is a great place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of Guildford’s High Street. Enjoy a drink by the riverside this Autumn on our outdoor terrace. Or why not cosy up with a coffee and make use of our free Wi-Fi in our bright and airy Café?

OPENING TIMES We serve drinks, cakes and snacks during the following times:

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm (non performance days) Please check with the Box Office to confirm Sunday opening times.

FAMILY FRIENDLY With welcome additions like colouring in and children’s books, our Café is a peaceful place for families to unwind in central Guildford.

DO YOU RUN A CLASS? Are looking for new premises? Then enquire about hiring our Farley Room at electrictheatre@guildford.gov.uk or call 01483 444787.

EVERY TUESDAY 10am - 12noon

U3A BRIDGE CLUB A course for complete beginners, those wanting a refresher, or those wanting to learn a bidding system (ACOL). Social Bridge for those wanting to play Chicago or Rubber Bridge, or needing to practice their skills in order to join the Duplicate Group or a local club. Visit www.guildfordu3a.org.uk for details.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 2pm - 2.30pm (2 - 4yrs)

BUSYLIZZY: FUNTIME FRENCH The French language is introduced through the use of stories, songs, games, puppets and play. Toddler French Classes are educational and fun, designed to expose your child to French in a friendly and interactive environment. Visit www.busylizzy.co.uk or call 01483 610333 for more details.

EVERY FRIDAY during term time 10.30am (6 months - 4yrs)

BOOGIE BABIES A fun way to use music to boost young children’s brain development. Music and movement will help to accelerate the development of your child’s language skills and coordination, increase creativity and improve manual dexterity in a fun environment. Come and join us for a magical musical journey.

Visit www.boogiepumps.co.uk or email Hannah@boogiepumps.co.uk for more details.

EVERY SATURDAY during term time 11am (4 - 7yrs)

BOOGIE DANCE Join Hannah from Boogie Pumps for a street dance class packed full of fun and cool moves. Dance like the stars from your favourite television shows and films in this enjoyable class. Don't forget to dress in comfortable clothes so that you can move easily. To find out more about Boogie Pumps' Saturday classes visit their website www.boogiepumps.co.uk or email Hannah@boogiepumps.co.uk.

EVERY SATURDAY during term time 11.45am (2.5 - 4yrs)

BABY BALLET Boogie Pumps also run a Baby Ballet class. Using music and dance, this class gives little ones the chance to experience the joy of ballet in a fun and friendly environment. To find out more about Boogie Pumps' Saturday classes visit their website www.boogiepumps.co.uk or email Hannah@boogiepumps.co.uk.

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SUMMER JAZZ CAFE with Guitarist Jim Mullen

SUN 17 AUGUST 7.30pm Tickets £10 A very special edition of our popular Jazz Cafe evenings with one of the UK’s finest and award winning jazz guitarists. Famed for his performance with ‘The Average White Band’, Jim is perhaps best known for his long association with the late Dick Morrissey in Morrissey/Mullen. Twice winner of ‘Best Guitar’ in the British Telecom Jazz Awards and ‘Best Guitar’ in the British Jazz Awards for 2000, he is the first choice guitarist for many visiting Americans.

Performing with Cheryl King on alto sax, expect a hard swinging evening of melodic, blues drenched modern jazz.

“Jim Mullen’s unique mellow guitar sound spins an effortless stream of melody” Dave Gelly, The Observer "For sheer musical excellence, this is a band with few peers" Chris Parker, Times Jazz Critic

STATEMENT JEWELLERY WED 22 OCTOBER 10am - 2pm Course cost £38 (includes all materials) Have you seen all the colourful statement necklaces and cuffs around at the moment and thought ‘I could make that!’ but not known where to start? See What I Made will give you expert advice on how to create your own statement pieces using beads, leather, and a range of other materials.

‘PIMP YOUR TREE’ WORKSHOP WED 26 NOVEMBER 10am - 12 noon Course cost £22 (includes all materials) Join our Christmas decorations workshop and learn to make fun and quirky baubles for your tree. We’ll give you the know-how and the materials and you can be as imaginative (or as restrained!) as you like.

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Tickets £7 Concessions & ET Friends £5.50 3 films or more £6.25 (£4.75) 5 films or more £5.75 (£4.25)

Full film brochure available Please note films may be subject to change.

MUSCLE SHOALS (PG)

PONYO (U)

WED 10 SEP 8pm

MON 15 SEP 8pm

1hr 51min - 2013 A documentary that focuses on Muscle Shoals, located alongside the Tennessee river, Alabama.

This is the unlikely breeding ground for some of America's most creative and defiant music.

1hr 41min - 2008 Ponyo is acclaimed animé master Hayao Miyazaki’s tenth animated feature. It depicts a friendship between a five year old boy and a goldfish princess who yearns to be human.

ROBOT & FRANK(12)

FRANCES HA (15)

TUE 16 SEP 2.30pm

MON 8 SEP 8pm 1hr 24min - 2012 An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fairweather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

1hr 29min - 2012 Set in the near future, this film focuses on Frank Weld, an aging jewel thief played by Frank Langella, whose son buys him a domestic robot.

HER (U)

GLORIA (15)

THU 11 SEP 2.30pm

NEBRASKA (15)

2hr 6min - 2013 A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that has been designed to meet his every need.

TUE 9 SEP 2.30pm & THU 18 SEP 8pm 1hr 55min - 2013 A father and son are on the trail of a dubious fortune - and in search of an understanding of each other that once seemed impossible. With Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Bruce Dern.

THE BALLAD OF NARAYAMA (15) TUE 9 SEP 8pm 2hr 10min - 1983 In a small village everyone who reaches the age of 70 must go to a certain mountain top to die, or disgrace their family by not doing so. Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.

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THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (U) THU 11 SEP 8pm & THU 18 SEP 2.30pm

1hr 20min - 2013 This critically acclaimed contemporary comedy drama about loneliness, self discovery, love and female independence stars Silver Bear award winner Pauline Garcia, as a 50 something divorcee.

THE MISSING PICTURE (12A) WED 17 SEP 8pm

1hr 27min - 1964 A sung through, kaleidoscopic musical starring the young Catherine Deneuve. An umbrella shopkeeper's daughter has been left pregnant by her mechanic boyfriend (who has gone to do his military service in the Algerian war) and is forced by her mother to marry a rich jeweller. www.electrictheatre.co.uk

TUE 16 SEP 8pm

1hr 32min - 2013 Director Rithy Panh uses clay figures, archival footage, and his narration to recreate the atrocities that Cambodia's Khmer Rouge committed between 1975 and 1979.

Some of our films are subtitled.

Please see full Film Brochure for details.

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THE SHOWSTOPPERS

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL FRI 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm Tickets £14 Concessions £12

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Showstoppers are delighted to return to Guildford with their multi award winning show. A brand new musical comedy is created at every performance by transforming audience suggestions into an all singing, all dancing production with unpredictable and hilarious results.

The Showstoppers have performed in the West End and around the world, as well as at six sell-out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe.

“A BLAST. MAKES YOUR JAW DROP IN IMPRESSED AMAZEMENT AND YOUR RIBS ACHE WITH LAUGHTER.”  Mail on Sunday Running time 90mins plus one interval. Age recommendation 14+.

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SURREY MOZART PLAYERS SAT 20 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm Tickets £17 Under 16s £8.50 Surrey Mozart Players open their 2014-15 season with the welcome return of star violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky to play the dramatic Sibelius violin concerto.

True to their roots, they pay homage to Mozart with his overture 'The Impresario' and, in a piece of innovative programming, conclude their concert with a new arrangement for orchestra of Brahms' second piano quartet, made by the orchestra's dynamic conductor Kenneth Woods.

An occasion not to be missed!

THE ELECTRIC COMEDY CLUB SUN 21 SEPTEMBER 7.45pm Advance £8.50 On the door £9.50 With Alan Francis, Nick Root, Three Half Pints, Aiden McQueen and Glen Lynch.

Award-winning Scottish comedian Alan Francis returns to The Electric Theatre, poised with his passport and visa application (expect a few wry comments about the outcome of the Scottish independence vote). Topical, satirical and hugely entertaining, Alan joins congenial sketch troupe Three Half Pints, grumpy young man Nick Root and Irish upstart Aiden McQueen.

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JAZZ CAFÉ with vocalist Anita Wardell TUE 23 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm Tickets £12 Winner of the prestigious BBC Jazz Award for Best Jazz Vocalist, Anita Wardell is known for the unique artistry she brings to scat and be-bop singing. Reviews from peers and critics alike have cemented her reputation as one of Britain’s finest vocalists. She has released three CDs, the latest of which The Road, was released last year to critical acclaim.

“Anita makes tricky stuff sound not just easy but natural...a constant delight” Dave Gelly, The Observer

"A sugar-rush of listening pleasure..." Jazzwise FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS

THEATRE OPEN MIC NIGHT FRI 26 SEPTEMBER 8pm Tickets £4 Fun, informal and celebratory, showcasing local talent in The Electric Theatre Café Bar. Come and join in or just sit back and enjoy some musical theatre.

If you’d like to take part drop an email to openmic@fastenyourseatbelts.co.uk.

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HARLEQUIN CHAMBER CHOIR

LOVE’S JOURNEY SAT 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm Tickets £12 Concessions £10 Music Director Catherine Beddison From Thomas Tallis to Eric Whitacre, Harlequin presents a romantic evening of love songs through the ages. This versatile vocal ensemble takes you on a whirlwind journey of folksong romps and madrigal entanglements. Twentieth century choral classics by Elgar and Vaughan Williams mix effortlessly with stirring eighties ballads. Join Harlequin as they come to Guildford for the first time. Comprising choral scholars from across the South East, Harlequin promises an unforgettable choral experience.

THE JOANNA SCHOOL OF DANCE PROUDLY PRESENTS THEIR MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA 2014

PUTTING ON THE RITZ THU 2 - SAT 4 OCTOBER 7pm, Sat Mat 2pm Tickets £14.50 Concessions £12.50 Payment by cash or cheque only.

This talented cast are bursting with energy and enthusiasm.

By popular request, Joanna School of Dance are bringing back some old favourites and adding lots of new numbers. Expect pop, musical theatre and more. Come and enjoy an evening of singing and dance, put together by brilliant choreographers and singers.

An evening of pure joy.

MERROW DRAMATIC SOCIETY

STEPPING OUT WED 8 - SAT 11 OCTOBER 7.45pm, Sat Mat 2pm Tickets £12 Concessions £10 Friends of the ET £11

By Richard Harris This is an hilarious comedy about a hapless group of tap dancing amateurs, overcoming their trials and tribulations (and 2 left feet), in a dingy North London Church hall.

Mavis, a former professional chorus girl, tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs at least some dance skills for an upcoming charity performance. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the personal dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their performance.

Stepping Out is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789

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DYAD PRODUCTIONS

THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE TUE 21 OCTOBER 7.30pm Tickets £14 Concessions £12 Written and directed

by Elton Townend Jones

“SIMPLY STUNNING”  Edinburgh Reporter "SPELLBINDING"  The Carrick

SEANN WALSH: 28

“SUPERLATIVE”  RemoteGoat

THU 23 OCTOBER 8pm Tickets £14

From the company that brought you Austen's Women and I, Elizabeth, prepare to see Monroe as we've never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no glamour, no masks.

Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life and bares all, revealing a biting intelligence, a frustrated talent and an imperfect body.

This stark confessional (DiMaggio, Gable, Miller, her mother – it’s all here) offers a radical interpretation of this Hollywood legend and leads us, in real time, to the very moment of her death.

“ONE OF COMEDY’S HOTTEST PROPERTIES… VERY FUNNY, VERY ENERGETIC..."

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard

“COMEDY AT ITS SHARPEST” The Independent The Lie-In King is back!

Seann Walsh has managed to search deep inside himself to find the inner strength to get out of bed and all the way into his support act's car, parked just outside his flat, just for you. Before you commend him too much for this act of heroism, be aware he will sleep in the car.

In his last show ‘The Lie-In King’, 2013 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Seann was living alone and trying to sort himself out. At 28 years of age he returns with his aptly named new show ’28’ where he is now living with his girlfriend, and she is trying to sort him out.

Star of Channel 4’s ‘Stand Up For The Week’, BBC1’s ‘Live At The Apollo’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’, and Dave’s ‘Argumental’, Seann is a charming and charismatic natural born observational storyteller, and one of the most frighteningly precocious talents to emerge from the UK comedy circuit in years. www.seannwalsh.com / Twitter: @seannwalsh / @OffTheKerb / www.offthekerb.co.uk

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789

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HUNDRED WATT CLUB BURLESQUE & CABARET

THE ELECTRIC COMEDY CLUB

SAT 25 OCTOBER

SUN 26 OCTOBER

8pm Tickets £12 STRICTLY AGES 18+

7.45pm Advance £8.50 On the door £9.50

Guildford Fringe presents the Hundred Watt Club - a decadent evening of burlesque and cabaret hosted by riotous jazz songbird Sadie Sinner.

With Yianni Agislilaou, Mark Palmer, Stu Turner, Lea Rose Emery

Classic striptease comes from voluptuous showgirl Bettsie Bon Bon whilst Peter Antoniou provides psychic sideshow entertainment. With a taste of good old fashioned British music hall from award winning burlesquer Shirley Windmill and an act to chill you to the bones from Hundred Watt boss Lena Mae, this is one night NOT to be missed!

Glamorous vintage dress encouraged but not enforced!

Yianni Agislilaou is a self-confessed geek, who takes the extraordinary (anyone for M Theory and a wee chat about the dark matter) and makes it accessible, relevant and extremely funny.

“AN ACT OF REAL QUALITY, EFFORTLESSLY ENGAGING, AN IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE SHOW”.

Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

JAZZ CAFÉ with trombonist Annie Whitehead

TUE 28 OCTOBER 7.30pm Tickets £12 There are few trombonists with the breadth and vision of Annie Whitehead. An internationally renowned virtuoso player, not only is she able to perform in a multitude of genres but she has also absorbed diverse influences from which she stamps her own sound. She has played and recorded with artists as diverse as Carla Bley, Robert Wyatt, Joan Armatrading, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Chris Rea, Bill Wyman, Elvis Costello, Jah Wobble and the band Working Week.

She has appeared on over fifty albums as well as five under her own name.

“At the heart of Whitehead's music there is a joy that is just irresistible...sheer enjoyment” John Eyles , Jazz Rag 12

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FAMILY FESTIVAL MON 27 OCTOBER - SAT 1 NOVEMBER Due to the incredible success of last year’s event we are hosting another October Family Festival. There will be lots for the whole family to see and do - from ballet to storytelling. A brochure with full details will be available in September, but in the meantime, here are a few highlights.

THE LION KING TUE 28 OCTOBER Disney’s wonderful tale of the brave lion cub Simba comes to The Electric Theatre. Enjoy this timeless film in a family atmosphere together with free animal arty fun before the screening. There will be two screenings, one of which will be a relaxed performance.

PLAY IN A DAY WED 29 OCTOBER Join The Electric’s resident youth theatre The Man In The Moon and put on an exciting play in just one day!

A BAG FULL OF STORIES THU 30 OCTOBER A show exploring the lure of riches and the lessons to be learnt! Four fantastic stories which transport the audience to a magical world of dragons, trolls and leprechauns.

CINDERELLA AND THE MOUSE THU 30 OCTOBER Maurice the Mouse has a problem. He has a box full of clues for a traditional tale... but he can’t remember which one. Can your children help Maurice retell the magical story of Cinderella? A fun way to take a much loved fairytale and let your children retell it using a box of clues to build the story piece by piece.

HALLOWEEN DISCO FRI 31 OCTOBER Come dressed up for Halloween and join us for the ultimate family disco.

There will be a disco dance workshop beforehand plus fun dancing competitions with prizes to be won (for the parents too!).

THE MAGIC WORD SAT 1 NOVEMBER Following their sell out shows last year, Let’s All Dance return with another gorgeous, classical ballet. Once again children will be enchanted by the magical dancers, stunning costumes and crystal clear storytelling.

With themes of kindness, good manners and friendship, this is a heart warming tale for all ages.

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POCKET DREAM FRI 7 NOVEMBER 8pm Tickets £12.50 Suitable for all ages Includes Q&A after the performance

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM for YOUNG AUDIENCES Directed by Edward Hall

“HOW TO GET YOUR CHILD HOOKED ON SHAKESPEARE.” The Daily Telegraph Propeller presents a sixty minute version of its internationally acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, especially devised for young audiences.

Edward Hall’s all male Shakespeare company combines a rigorous approach to the text with a modern physical aesthetic to create productions full of clarity, poetry, speed, and imagination. Pocket Dream provides a fresh and inspiring introduction to Shakespeare to delight all ages.

The ensemble creates a relaxed and engaging atmosphere in which to enjoy the performance, as well encouraging the young audience to join in with a lively discussion afterwards.

Pocket Propeller is the ideal introduction not only to Shakespeare, but to the thrill and excitement of theatre. A pocket-sized dream come true.

An education pack is available to download from www.propeller.org.uk

MLD DANCE COMPANY

7 DEADLY SINS SAT 8 NOVEMBER 8pm Tickets £14.50 Suitable for age 14 + as contains adult themes The 7 Deadly Sins consist of wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy and gluttony. This commercial dance show, accompanied by music from the biggest pop stars, looks at how relevant the seven sins are in today's world.

What makes a sin and why do the seven sins exist?

Audiences will explore each sin in a different scenario and be left asking “Am I a modern day sinner?” The show will leave you laughing, thinking and if you’re lucky, blushing.

MLD’s previous shows include ‘Motion Like Dance’, ‘News Flash 24’ and ‘Rapid Eye Movement’ which entertained audiences of all ages, including non-dance lovers. Book now or sin forever.

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A PAINES PLOUGH AND BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE PRODUCTION

HOPELESSLY DEVOTED

BY KATE TEMPEST

TUE 11 NOVEMBER 7.30pm Tickets £10 Running time 1hr 20mins.

Age recommendation 14+ Chess is in prison. Facing a lengthy sentence, her cell mate, Serena, becomes her soul mate. But when Serena is given parole, Chess faces total isolation.

Hope comes in the form of a music producer looking for a reason to love music again. She finds a powerful voice in Chess. But to harness her talent, Chess must first face her past.

Lyrical fireworks. Live music.

A story of love and redemption.

“STARTLINGLY BEAUTIFUL"  The Times "AS ARRESTING AND RAW AS A BROKEN HEART”  Time Out London “OUTSTANDING”  The Public Reviews @painesplough #KTHopelesslyDevoted

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SURREY MOZART PLAYERS

ULTIMATE GENESIS

SAT 15 NOVEMBER

FRI 14 NOVEMBER

7.30pm Tickets £17 Under 16s £8.50

7.30pm Tickets £17

Surrey Mozart Players present a concert taking the events of 1914 – 1918 as its theme.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see and hear all the drama and excitement of a Genesis gig from the 70s and 80s.

Under a sweeping and dramatic light show reminiscent of the era, the intricate and powerful music of Genesis is recreated with amazing accuracy with over two and a half hours of music.

The band have crafted a new set which will include Get 'Em Out by Friday, 11th Earl of Mar, Entangled, Firth of Fifth, Fountain of Salmacis, Cinema Show, Return of the Giant Hogweed and of course...Los Endos, plus lots, lots more.

Local lad Jack Lipinski will enthral you with his uncanny vocal performance - is it Collins or is it Gabriel?

"...thrilling from beginning to end …blown away by the whole show.”

“I did not want the evening to end and I am still in awe of it now.”

Peter Aisher, whose appearance is receiving the financial support of the Josephine Baker Trust which is gratefully acknowledged, sings Vaughan Williams’ evocative setting of Housman’s ‘On Wenlock Edge’. This is alongside Ravel’s ‘Le Tombeau de Couperin’, written in memory of friends who died in the Great War, ‘The Banks of Green Willow’ by the fine English composer George Butterworth who died in the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and Haydn’s extraordinary ‘Trauer’ symphony.

“Thank you for a magnificent evening of music! First class!!" Audience reaction to the performance.

BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789

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TUE 18, WED 19, FRI 21 & SAT 22 NOVEMBER 7.30pm, Sat 6.30pm Tue/Wed: Tickets £20 Under 18s £12 Groups 10+ 10% Discount Fri/Sat: Tickets £24 ET Friends £1 off all tickets Fully staged opera in 4 Acts by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa English translation

by Amanda Holden Running time 2 ½ hours including one interval.

In the vibrant Latin quarter of 19th century Paris, an impoverished student, Rodolfo, and a frail seamstress, Mimi, embark on a love affair with tragic consequences.

Containing some of Puccini’s best-loved music, the pathos of the story is offset by scenes of youthful high jinks and exuberant street life. Sung in English and performed by talented soloists with Guildford Opera chorus and orchestra.

THE ELECTRIC COMEDY CLUB SUN 23 NOVEMBER 7.45pm Advance £8.50 On the door £9.50 With Matt Price, Iszi Lawrence, Archie Maddocks, Tim O’Connor and Ben Briggs Welcome back to the slightly saucy Iszi Lawrence and the highly charged Matt Price. Matt will be sharing his sociological musings from his Edinburgh Festival hit show ‘The Maryhill Dinosaur’, whilst Iszi will be ‘over sharing’ with frank and funny stories about her love life. Support comes from Comedy Store Gong Winner Archie Maddocks.

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JAZZ CAFÉ with saxophonist Trish Clowes

TUE 25 NOVEMBER 7.30pm Tickets £12 Saxophonist and composer Trish Clowes is currently a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist. Described by the Guardian as “one of the most agile and original jugglers of improv and adventurous composition to have appeared in the UK in recent times”, her first two albums were reviewed to critical acclaim. The third was recorded with the BBC Concert Orchestra earlier this year, and is due for release at the London Jazz Festival this Autumn. We are delighted to welcome Trish to Guildford along with Ross Stanley on piano and Josh Morrison on drums.

“British Jazz at its best... I suggest you go and see her now before it’s difficult to get in the room. I assure you she is a great, great talent” Jamie Cullum

THU 27 - SAT 29 NOVEMBER 7.45pm Sat Mat 2.30pm Tickets £12 Concessions £10 / Sat Mat £11 Concessions £9 Special Offer: Buy 9 tickets for same performance and get 10th free Wed 26 November at 7.45pm. Charity Performance hosted by the Rotary Club of Guildford District in support of Guildford Action. Please visit the Rotary Club website for booking details.

London. 1886. Autumn. The streets of the city, swirling with yellow fog, are chill and gloomy. Stalking them is the monstrous Edward Hyde, a murderous brute who seems to disappear at will. But what is his relationship with the respected Dr Henry Jekyll?

Stevenson’s celebrated, nerve-jangling tale, with its fascinating study of the diversity of man’s psyche, can end only in tragedy. Guildburys bring you the perfect treat for an Autumn evening at the theatre.

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CHRISTMAS FILM AT THE ELECTRIC THEATRE

GREMLINS (15) TUE 2 DECEMBER 8pm Tickets £7.50 (includes free mince pie and mulled wine) Dir. Joe Dante - 2hr - 1984 - USA When Billy's father returns from Chinatown, he brings a highly unusual pet for his son. The rules for its care are quite explicit. Keep him away from water, keep him away from light and never, never feed him after midnight.

Unfortunately, Billy inadvertently breaks them, thus setting off a train of events that are to have an explosive effect on the entire community.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (U) WED 3 DECEMBER 2.30pm Tickets £6.50 (includes free mince pie and a cup of tea) Dir. George Seaton - 1hr 36min - 1947 - USA When a nice old man who claims to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. Don’t miss this nostalgic Christmas treat.

ELF (PG) THU 4 DECEMBER 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 (includes free mince pie and mulled wine) Dir. Jon Favreau - 1hr 47min - 2003 - USA After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. A wonderful chance to watch this hilarious Christmas comedy on the big screen!

THE ELECTRIC COMEDY CLUB SUN 14 DECEMBER 7.45pm Advance £8.50 On the door £9.50 With Richard Morton, Frankie Williams, Jonny Emmett, Jay Cowle, Rosie Martin and Geoff Whiting.

Headlining is our very own clean-shaven Santa Richard Morton a former Time Out ‘Comedian of the Year, Richard has toured with Jack Dee, Jo Brand and Lily Savage and in his twenty years of stand up won many a fan over with his Geordie bonhomie. Joining Richard is Frankie from the valley (Swansea lass: comedian Frankie Williams), the unendingly funny Jonny Emmett, pun connoisseur Geoff Whiting, the self-deprecating Rosie Martin and comedy dude Jay Cowle.

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JAZZ CAFÉ with Alison Rayner’s ARQ Quintet

TUE 16 DECEMBER 7.30pm Tickets £12 A winner of the Jazz Services Recording Subsidy Award for 2013, prestigious bass player and composer Alison Rayner brings her contemporary jazz quintet ARQ to Guildford as part of their nationwide tour. Her album 'August' was released in July 2014 and features original compositions drawn on a love for lyrical melodies, deep grooves and influences from folk, funk and Latin. Completing the line up are Deirdre Cartwright, regarded as one of only a handful of great international women jazz guitarists, Diane McLoughlin on sax, Steve Lodder on piano and Buster Birch on drums. An evening absolutely not to be missed, early booking recommended.

"August could hardly represent a sharper reminder to the British jazz world of the breadth and depth of Alison Rayner’s often unsung talents." John Fordham “With her big warm acoustic sound, faultless time, tuning and taste and creative solo ability, she clearly belongs in the front rank of contemporary bassists.” Digby Fairweather “If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright - I’d like to know who it is.” Dave Gelly, Observer

ELECTRIC VOICES

MAYPOLES TO MISTLETOE MON 22 DECEMBER 7.45pm Tickets £14 Now in its 42nd year (its 17th at the Electric Theatre) local singer Martyn Wyndham-Read leads his cast of singers, Morris dancers, musicians, mummers and storytellers through the annual cycle of seasonal customs, from Candlemas to Harvest Home, Maypole Dancing to Rush bearing and Pace Egging to Halloween. This colourful show culminates in the performance of an ancient Mummer’s play, the singing of carols and the sharing out of mistletoe.

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS AT THE ELECTRIC THEATRE LET’S ALL DANCE

THE NUTCRACKER FRI 12 & SAT 13 DECEMBER 11am, 2pm and 5pm Tickets £7.50 Professional photo £2 (Optional - pay on the day - no need to book!)

THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO BALLET Running time 40mins It is Christmas Eve and Clara and her brother Fritz are very excited. The presents sit under the Christmas tree, they are wearing their best clothes and they can’t wait for the festivities to begin. Suddenly a mysterious guest appears. Fritz is a little frightened but Clara recognises him as the toymaker, who hands out presents to the children. Fritz is given a beautiful drum and Clara receives the Nutcracker doll.

Fritz becomes jealous and plays with the Nutcracker carelessly which upsets Clara. She manages to snatch it away from him and makes a little bed for the doll under the Christmas tree.

The children soon become sleepy. Clara checks on her Nutcracker and falls asleep with it under the tree.

On the stroke of midnight she suddenly awakes as the Nutcracker comes to life and becomes the handsome Nutcracker Prince. And now the adventures really begin…

Back with their third gorgeous ballet production, Let’s All Dance brings this classic Christmas treat to life for children of all ages. Journey through the magical night with Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, meet the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy in the beautiful Land of Sweets.

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS SCREENING

FROZEN SING-A-LONG (U) WED 10 DECEMBER 11am (relaxed screening) 4.15pm (with arty fun beforehand) 6.45pm (finishes just before 8.30pm so just in time for bed) Tickets £5 (includes free hot chocolate and marshmallows) Bring the whole family to this special sing-a-long screening of Disney’s Frozen. Anna sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.

Come along, dress up, sing your hearts out and get in the festive spirit at our legendary annual Christmas screening!

THE MAN IN THE MOON IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ELECTRIC THEATRE

THU 18 - SUN 21 DECEMBER Thu & Fri: 4.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions & ET Friends £7.50 Family Ticket £28 Sat & Sun: 3.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £10.50 Concessions & ET Friends £8.50 Family Ticket £32 Buy 10 tickets and get one free

By Sheila Laughton This Christmas, escape with our resident youth theatre for an Arabian adventure that you’ll remember forever. Discover the stories of Aladdin and Ali Baba, as you’ve never seen them before, in a magical new adaptation. Featuring a talented young cast, this is a Christmas treat for the whole family.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO JANUARY AND THE SPRING SEASON FRIENDS OF THE ELECTRIC THEATRE

QUIZ NIGHT SAT 10 JANUARY Everyone is welcome to another fun quiz night at The Electric Theatre, hosted by our Friends scheme. A sell out for sure, tickets will be on sale for this event very soon. A wonderful evening out with your friends is guaranteed!

WORLD CINEMA FESTIVAL MON 12 - SAT 17 JANUARY 15

Another packed week of world cinema to kick off the Spring Season. Expect our usual eclectic mix of acclaimed foreign language films and wonderful British and American cinema. Details will be published during the Autumn so watch this space.

SURREY MOZART PLAYERS SAT 31 JANUARY The Surrey Mozart Players return with another evening of glorious orchestral music including Hans Gal Idyllikon, Vaughan Williams Oboe Concerto, Barber Canzonetta for Oboe and Orchestra, Sibelius Suite from Pelleas and Melisande. With soloist Victoria Brawn.

FAMILY FESTIVAL HALF TERM MON 16 - SAT 21 FEBRUARY A week for all the family to enjoy which includes a visit from Festival favourites Lyngo Theatre with their own version of Puss in Boots. We will also have relaxed performances and film screenings, The Open Box Theatre Company and Let’s All Dance as well as a few surprises thrown in.

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INFORMATION BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5pm (or until the start of the performance on performance nights). Sunday opening times vary.

CONCESSIONS

ACCESS

One discount per ticket applies.

Concession categories may include senior citizens, students, under 16s, disabled patrons (carers come free), job seekers, income support recipients and Friends of The Electric Theatre.

Appropriate ID required. Please check individual events for the concessions offered.

The Electric Theatre aims to be welcoming and accessible to all.

There is level or ramped access to the Auditorium, CafĂŠ Bar area and toilets. The Auditorium can accommodate up to eight wheelchairs and has a Sennheiser Infrared sound enhancement system. Headsets can be obtained from the Box Office.

We welcome assistance dogs and for all our events carers of disabled patrons attend free. We also have a number of relaxed events in our programme.

Parking is available for disabled patrons but advance booking is recommended.

BY TELEPHONE 01483 444789 (option 1).

ONLINE www.electrictheatre.co.uk There is an administration charge of 5% for this service.

BY POST The Box Office, The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4SZ. Please note there is a booking fee of 50p per ticket for all card and cheque bookings. We do not charge a booking fee for cash transactions.

We accept MasterCard, Visa, Delta, Maestro, Electron and Solo cards. Please make cheques payable to G.B.C.

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PROGRAMME CHANGES All information given was correct at the time of going to print. The Electric Theatre reserves the right to make alterations to the programme as necessary.

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WHERE ARE WE? POST CODE: GU1 4SZ

BECOME A FRIEND The Friends of The Electric Theatre is a body of supporters who actively help the work of our vibrant venue for community and professional performing arts through membership and fundraising.

Join the Friends of The Electric Theatre and enjoy many benefits such as:

PARKING

BUS

Parking at The Electric Theatre is strictly for disabled patrons.

Bedford Road Car Park is just a few minutes walk from the Theatre on Onslow Street. Parking is £1.20 an hour during the day and £1 per evening visit after 6pm. On Sundays parking is £1.50 per visit.

For further information and up to date charges visit Guildford Borough Council’s website at www.guildford.gov.uk.

An extensive local bus service (including Park and Ride) is available from the Friary Bus Station, again a short distance from the Theatre.

TRAIN Guildford Mainline Station is only a short walk from our Theatre.

If you’re unsure of the best way to travel or where to park, please give us a call on 01483 444789.

ON FOOT From the town centre, there is an underpass between New Look and TK Maxx in Friary Street.

Alternatively, if you are coming from the Friary Shopping Centre, Bus Station or Train Station, there are pedestrian crossings.

CYCLIST

- Discounts on many productions.

- 10% discount at the Café Bar. - Regular social events.

- Volunteering as an usher.

- Supporting your local venue.

And all for a donation of £12 a year or £20 for a couple at the same address.

Join via our website at www.electrictheatre.co.uk or contact the Box Office on 01483 444789.

Bike racks are located alongside the Theatre, just by the main entrance.

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DIARY AT A GLANCE AUGUST 3 4-9 4 - 16 10 11 - 15 17

Summer Kids Disco Party Electric Works Annie Play in a Day Annie Kids Summer Jazz Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8 9 9 10 11 11 13 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 23 26 27

Frances Ha (15) Nebraska (15) The Ballad of Narayama (15) Muscle Shoals (PG) Her (U) The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (U) The 24hr Musical Ponyo (U) Robot & Frank (12) Gloria (15) The Missing Picture (12A) The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (U) Nebraska (15) Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Surrey Mozart Players The Electric Comedy Club Jazz Café Theatre Open Mic Night Harlequin Chamber Choir - Love’s Journey

OCTOBER 2-4 8 - 11 12 - 19 21 22

Putting on the Ritz Stepping Out Guildford Book Festival The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe See What I Made Workshop

Please recycle this brochure after use (or give to a good home).

OCTOBER (cont.)

23 25 26 27 - 31 28

Seann Walsh: 28 Hundred Watt Club Burlesque & Cabaret The Electric Comedy Club Family Festival Jazz Cafe

NOVEMBER 1 7 8 11 13 14 15 18 - 22 23 25 26 27 - 29

Family Festival Pocket Dream 7 Deadly Sins Hopelessly Devoted Tormead: An Evening of Music Los Endos: Ultimate Genesis Surrey Mozart Players La Bohème The Electric Comedy Club Jazz Café See What I Made Workshop Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

DECEMBER 2 3 4 10 12 - 13 14 16 18 - 21 22

Gremlins (15) Miracle on 34th Street (U) Elf (PG) Frozen Sing-a-long (U) The Nutcracker The Electric Comedy Club Jazz Café Arabian Nights Maypoles to Mistletoe

JANUARY 10 The Friends Quiz Night 12 - 17 Electric Film Festival 31 Surrey Mozart Players