Theatre Workshops Music Comedy Classes
What’s On
AUTUMN September 2019 - January 2020
020 8292 9222 www.chickenshed.org.uk
27 Nov – 11 Jan For ages 5+
It’s the most swinging Christmas show around! Roll up, roll up for a magical new musical version of a familiar tale – a mammoth production guaranteed to fill the festive period with heartwarming cheer. Set in a colourful 1960s world where traditional roles are changing fast, what better place for a modern Snow White to ‘find’ herself – in all senses of the word? An unbelievably huge cast of all ages, a stunning original score and with an upbeat message of how anyone can get to choose the ending of their own story – well, why would you go anywhere else? Susannah Clapp in The Observer said of last year’s Christmas show, “This is theatre that changes the idea not only of who is being seen but of who is looking,” and “meticulously drilled but completely lacking in uniformity, this is a myriad-faced crowd, unlike any other on the London stage.” Far out! #CSSnowWhite
All performance dates and times can be found on the following page.
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Snow White Performance times and prices Wed 27 Nov 2019 - Sat 11 Jan 2020 Rayne Theatre | Ages 5+ | Approx. 2 hrs (inc. interval) Nov
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The Café at Chickenshed
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Visit our Café for a drink or bite to eat before the show! To reserve a table call 020 8292 9222.
Thu 5 Dec 12pm Fri 6 Dec 7pm Sat 7 Dec 3pm Wed 18 Dec 7pm Thu 19 Dec 7pm udio A Described Fri 13 Dec 12pm Sat 14 Dec 3pm Fri 20 Dec 3pm Sun 21 Dec 7pm Sign Language is integrated into all performances
Tales from the Shed
Hugely entertaining shows for 0-6 year olds! £6 | Free to babies under 6mths Ages 0-6yrs 50 mins Tales from the Shed are vibrant, interactive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the performers and audience share the same space - children are always encouraged to make a lot of noise and to make the story happen. We guarantee that every show will be fun, really silly and that there will be plenty of colourful puppets and live songs. Every week we present different stories featuring the same much loved characters – from Can-Can the beautiful bird to laid back Lion Down and The Thing That Goes Blurgh! At Chickenshed: Every Fri & Sat 6 Sep – 26 Oct Fri 11.30am | Sat 10am & 11:30am Additional half-term dates Fri 25 & Sat 26 Oct 10am & 11.30am Directed by Loren Jacobs
Planet Play Every Fri 6 Sep – 18 Oct 10am Ages 0-3yrs £6 | Free to babies under 6mths 45 mins Come with us to Planet Play, our magical world of sensory learning, wonder and exploration for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 years. These fun and immersive sessions for very young children are full of music, song and movement, and offer a truly wonderful sensory experience. Directed by Pete Dowse
Christmas Tales
Tales from the Shed On Tour Tales from the Shed and Christmas Tales will also be performing throughout the Autumn at lots of other exciting venues... including the Museum of Comedy (see over)! Visit www.chickenshed.org.uk/tales for details.
A fun and festive show for children up to 7 years! Mon 2 Dec - Mon 30 Dec Ages 0-7 yrs | 50 mins £10 | £8 (Dugdale Centre) Free to babies under 1yr £6 Schools | Family Ticket* £35
Our fun and festive show, Christmas Tales, is back for another year! With a sprinkle of magical snowflakes, Tales from the Shed has been supersized to bring this colourful, energetic and vibrant show to our biggest and brightest stage, the Rayne Theatre. With puppets, singing, dancing and some larger-than-life characters, Christmas Tales is guaranteed to entertain the very youngest of audience (and grown-ups too!), leaving everyone happy and joyful at this most wonderful time of the year! Chickenshed
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*Family Ticket consists of 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children. Offer is not applicable for shows at the Dugdale Centre.
Dugdale Centre, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS
Christmas Tales
at the Museum of Comedy
Sat 30 Nov, Sun 1, Sat 7, Sun 8, Thu 12, Fri 13, Sat 14, Sun 15, Thu 19, Fri 20, Sat 21 & Sun 22 Dec For performance times, please visit our website Museum of Comedy | Ages 0-7yrs | 50 mins £15 adults | £8.50 children
Open House Sat 21 Sep | Chickenshed Chickenshed is delighted to be taking place in Open House London 2019, which is the world’s largest architecture festival offering free public access to over 800 buildings, walks, talks and tours. We’ll be throwing open our sliding doors between 10am and 5pm, with family friendly and accessible backstage tours taking place on the hour between 11am and 4pm.
Baby Broadway Family Concert Thu 31 Oct 10am and 11.15am
ED AT CHICKENSH
45 mins | Studio Theatre ÂŁ6 | Free to babies under 6mths Ages 0-6yrs We are delighted once again to be welcoming back our Baby Broadway friends. Enjoy well-known musical numbers from your favourite shows and films, all performed by amazing West End singers. All ages are welcome - babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and even grandparents!
Parent and Pre-Schooler Yoga Tuesdays 17 Sep, 1, 8, 15, 29 Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov | 10am 45 mins
ED AT CHICKENSH
ÂŁ6 adults and children Recommended for children aged 2yrs to pre-school Lotus Clouds invite pre-schoolers and their parents for some yoga fun! You and your children will be encouraged to explore your imaginations while learning new yoga poses on exciting adventures to the zoo, the farm, Africa, the rainforest, and even under the sea - the possibilities are endless! Each session will incorporate fun breathing exercises and relaxation to teach children how they can regulate their own emotions, even at such a young age. The aim is for everyone to leave feeling happy, calm and connected!
Jazz at Chickenshed Jazz
Ziggy’s World Jazz Club After seven years successfully presenting top UK Jazz and world music artists at Enfield’s Dugdale Centre and Soho’s Pizza Express Jazz Club, North London’s Ziggy’s Club proudly moves to Chickenshed bringing their unique club and atmosphere to the Bar.
Steve Taylor Big Band Explosion Fri 20 Sep 8pm | 2.5hrs Chickenshed Café £17 Powerhouse drummer Steve Taylor and the 16-piece Big Band Explosion perform with their trademark “Fiery & hard-hitting” (Time Out) style. Expect musical fireworks and deftly crafted arrangements of Al Jarreau, Gil Scott-Heron, Quincy Jones, and many more!
Fiesta Flamenca plus special guests Fri 18 Oct 8pm | 2.5hrs Chickenshed Café £17 World class flamenco graces the Ziggy’s stage, with the return of Europe’s finest flamenco artists - Fiesta Flamenca, featuring guitar virtuoso Ramón Ruiz.
Frater & Taylor plus Samba Azul Fri 15 Nov 8pm | 2.5hrs Chickenshed Café £17 A rousing double bill with vocalist Josie Frater and drummer Steve Taylor’s powerfully uplifting world-jazz-groove original songs, plus rhythm-centric, Brazilian-inspired Samba Azul.
Jazz at Chickenshed Jazz
We are pleased to announce that ‘Jazz at Chickenshed’ will now be presenting the very best world-class jazz talent in the Rayne Theatre and Café on Saturday and Sunday nights. Exciting forthcoming concerts will feature:
Georgie Fame, Paul Jones, Julian Marc Stringle, Liane Carroll (confirmed 1 December), Neil Angilley, Derek Nash, Noel McCalla, Rico Tomasso and Nick Dawson.
See www.chickenshed.org.uk/music for further announcements.
Music at Chickenshed
Jo Collins and Friends Sun 15 Sep | Sun 27 Oct | Sun 17 Nov Chickenshed Café £10 | 7.30pm (2hrs 45mins) The immensely talented Co-Founder of Chickenshed Jo Collins invites guests for a thrilling set of eclectic covers from pop to soul, funk, folk and more. So why not gather a group of friends and enjoy the wonderful sounds of Jo backed by her in-house band? During the evening guests can take to the stage for a song or two as part of this fun, relaxed and highly enjoyable Sunday night out.
Comedy at Chickenshed Chickenshed comedy nights continue to deliver laughs, with some of the most exciting names around joining the line-ups! Join us for some of the best and brightest comedy around - a chance to see both established and upcoming acts, handpicked for a guaranteed great night - with regular MC Joe Bor as your genial host. Visit our website for further information, www.chickenshed.org.uk. Introducing our Comedy Night MC, award-winning comedian, Joe Bor. Joe Bor has previously worked as tour support for Jack Whitehall and Alistair McGowan, as well as a TV warm-up for shows including The Graham Norton Show and Mock The Week and has recently starred in BuzzFeed’s hugely popular online series “Worth It U.K.”
Thu 19 Sep 8pm | 2.5hrs Chickenshed Café £10 We are joined by the brilliant Dane Baptiste, Aaron Simmonds, Andrew Ryan and Joe Bor as MC.
Thu 17 Oct 8pm | 2.5hrs Chickenshed Café £10 October’s line-up boasts Rosie Jones, Bennett Aaron and Kojo Anim (Britain’s Got Talent finalist 2019).
Thu 14 Nov 8pm | 2.5hrs Chickenshed Café £10 What a brilliant array of comic genius we have confirmed for November! Join us for much hilarity with Prince Abdi, Dave Green and one other name still to be confirmed. With a change to our usual MC for one night only, we introduce the amazing Matt Green.
Comedy at Chickenshed
New initiatives for the autumn include live recordings of a very popular comedy podcast, and also our friends at Strictly Laughter will bring their superstar line-ups to Chickenshed for the first time. Further details and tickets visit www.strictlylaughter.com or www.chickenshed.org.uk/comedy.
Edinburgh Nights - Pick of the Fringe Sat 5 - Sun 13 Oct Following our preview nights, we bring a pick of comedy and theatre from this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Visit www.chickenshed.org.uk/whatson for more details from September.
Workshops for Adults A Space to Dance Thu 5 Sep 7pm - 8.30pm | Ages 18+ £12 (working adults) | £8 Concs (unwaged or seniors) At the heart of Chickenshed we have always found expression through dance. This evening session will connect the generations through this freeing and life-affirming artform. Discovering that, through trust and self-expression, this creative movement class will not only aid fitness and flexibility, but also help forge new friendships, and a sense of well-being.
Musical Theatre Thu 12 Sep 7pm - 9pm | Ages 18+ £12 (working adults) | £8 Concs (unwaged or seniors) Come and explore the story-telling techniques behind Musical Theatre. Learn a well-known song, then stage it with movement and character to bring it to life. A fun, lively and interactive workshop for all adults. No experience needed. Led by musician-actors and directed by Rachel Yates.
Drama Workshop Thu 19 Sep 7pm - 9pm | Ages 18+ £12 (working adults) | £8 Concs (unwaged or seniors) Inter-generational drama workshop at Chickenshed. A relaxed, informal, supported session, exploring improvisation techniques, text and character work. A way to build new friendships and connect to the community through the enjoyment of acting. No experience required, just a curiosity and an open attitude. Are you interested in working towards a performance? Visit our website for details on our brand new Watch This Space performance project - www.chickenshed.org.uk.
Workshops for Children
Saturday Shift
5-12yrs
Sat 21 Sep Ages 5-8yrs 1pm | Ages 9-12yrs 3pm | 90 mins £8 | Chickenshed A brilliant afternoon session giving a flavour of Chickenshed’s Children’s Theatre through play, performance techniques and interactive workshop games, all run using Chickenshed’s unique inclusive methodology. Perfect for those who would like to check out what our Children’s Theatre is like before applying to join, or for those just looking for a fun afternoon of drama, dancing and singing.
Play in a Day
5-11yrs
Mon 21, Tue 22 Oct 10am - 4pm | Ages 5-11yrs £35 per day | Chickenshed Over the course of an enjoyable day, through story-making, dancing, drama, singing and play, participants will work together in the morning to develop creative ideas that will then be developed in the afternoon ending with a sharing of a short performance.
Classes at Chickenshed
Kundalini Yoga Thursdays 5 Sep - 17 Oct 7.30pm - 9pm | 90 mins | Chickenshed All abilities welcome £15 per session (£10 concs) Kundalini Yoga is a powerful and transformative form of yoga which works with the energetic body as well as the physical one. A wonderful antidote to the rush of our modern lives with great physical, emotional and spiritual impact. No experience necessary, just jump in - whatever level of fitness you are at.
Stress Buster - Tools for Modern Living Wednesdays 18 Sep - 16 Oct 6pm - 7.30pm or 7.30pm - 9pm | 90 mins | Ages 18+ £100 for a 5 week course (suitable for beginners) Jessica Wall is a cognitive behavioural life coach, and over this five week course she will help you look at some practical ways to bust that stress - and also give you some more tools to help you cope with life in 2019 (and beyond)! Confidence, resilience, assertiveness, growth mindset and ‘mindfulness’ (including what that actually means - and how it can help) will all be covered in this fascinating and illuminating course. Learn the basics in a fun, friendly and supportive setting.
ENSHED AT CHICK
Kettlebells to Music Wednesdays 7 Aug - 18 Dec (exc 28 Aug & 18 Sep) 8.15am - 9.15am | 60 mins | Chickenshed Ages 18+ | All abilities welcome £8 per class | Membership card option available for a 25% discount - buy 10 classes in advance for just £60 A unique full body workout aimed at building strength, increasing stamina and improving fitness levels. Working with a single kettlebell, you will increase strength, burn calories and tone your whole body. This class focuses on low-weight loads and high-repetition movements to improve muscle conditioning. Includes a section of mat work focussing on strengthening the abs and core.
Goddess Chi Gung Tuesdays 10 Sep - 19 Nov (exc 22 Oct) 7pm - 8.15pm | 75 mins | Chickenshed Ages 16+ | All abilities welcome £100 for 10 weeks (£80 concs) or £12 Pay As You Go Chi Gung is an ancient Chinese movement meditation that helps to relieve stress and increase our vital energy. The flowing forms are done to relaxing music, deepening our breath and gently stretching and opening our body and joints. Come and enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing! Relax, de-stress and feel wonderful.
Workshops for Adults
Community Choir
16+yrs
Wednesdays 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct 6.30pm (2 hrs) | Ages 16+ ÂŁ7.50 per session An on-going series of vocal sessions at which you can develop your singing skills as part of an ensemble. During the workshop you will learn and develop vocal arrangements and will gain skills, confidence and understanding about how the various parts are put together and then performed. Participants can expect a wonderful mix of songs arranged with a Chickenshed twist, and there are chances to perform throughout the year!
The Return of the Living Shed Thu 31 Oct Age recommendation 11+ 7pm | 3hrs ÂŁ10 | Children must be accompanied The Return of the Living Shed - featuring spooky tunes from our Youth Band, with a suitable scary film (certificate PG!) and other surprises along the way to keep you guessing... Who are you calling chicken(shed)?!
Chickenshed Cinema Chickenshed Cinema is coming! We will be showing films in our Rayne Theatre this autumn a series of family screenings, including a much-loved classic for Christmas!
Full programme to be announced at www.chickenshed.org.uk/film
The Café at Chickenshed
Please join us throughout autumn as we are now running our café ourselves, which means that every coffee, drink, cake or meal that you purchase goes directly to support Chickenshed. With an exciting and fresh new menu, including healthy breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options, we can’t wait to hear what you think! We will also be offering new volunteering and training opportunities in the café - email cafe@chickenshed.org.uk to register your interest, or for any questions about the café!
Chickenshed
Charity Shop!
2pm - 6pm
|1 Sep - 18 Dec Wednesdays 4
Plus... Community Market Saturdays 21 Sep, 19 Oct | 10am - 4pm
Christmas Market Sat 30 Nov | 10am - 4pm How to book
Access
By phone or in person at the Box Office Call 020 8292 9222 (18001 020 8292 9222 TypeTalk). Online www.chickenshed.org.uk Email bookings@chickenshed.org.uk Tickets can be collected from Box Office or posted to you for 50p.
Seating plan Chickenshed’s Rayne Theatre is a flexible space; please ask Box Office for details of specific seating configurations. Studio Theatre, Dance Studio, Bar and Amphitheatre events have unreserved seats.
Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre that welcomes everyone. Captioned, Sign Interpreted and Audio Described performance dates are available on the event page and our website. Guide dogs or assistance dogs are welcome in the theatre with you, or can be left with Front of House staff. Please advise the Box Office of your requirements when booking. Sennheiser infra-red system headsets or neck loops are available and can be reserved via the Box Office. Our venue is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair spaces can be booked for performances. To request a large print or audio version of our season brochure please email
accessbookings@chickenshed.org.uk
or call the Box Office.
Visit www.chickenshed.org.uk/access for more information. STAGE Gallery Restricted View These seats can be removed to accommodate wheelchairs
KEEP CALM AND
HIRE OUR THEATRE
Our theatre and rehearsal spaces are available for hire, with a variety of spaces accomodating 70 - 300 people. We also hire out spaces for parties, weddings, conferences and meetings. Please contact bookings@chickenshed.org.uk or visit our website www.chickenshed.org.uk/hires
Getting here Tube: Oakwood or Cockfosters (10-12 minutes walk). Bus: 298, 299, 307 and N91 stop outside the theatre. Parking: Free parking is available immediately outside the building, and access spaces can be reserved in advance through the Box Office. Address: 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE
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