Welcome to Chickenshed This season much of our focus is on the Spring Show. This is a large-scale production that is written, directed, designed and choreographed by the Company, and which brings our BTEC and Foundation Degree students together with members of our Adult Theatre Workshops to create a stylish, vibrant and entertaining show. This year we have gone to our back catalogue and are reviving and re-interpreting an old favourite – Globaleyes. First performed in 2002, this show is fondly remembered by all who experienced it, and certainly, it’s a dramatic show that deals with some big issues in an arresting way. If you visit the website you’ll get a taste of what the show was like and, as we go through rehearsals, how Globaleyes 2013 is starting to shape up. This show is all about community – from the people in it, to the themes it touches on, to the people watching it – we can’t wait for you to be part of the experience! This season also sees the return of the lively Emerging Writers’ Week and one of our new creative partners, Border Crossings, who this year will be performing their new show Consumed and programming a day of arts and culture inspired by China. We always try our very best to live up to our inclusive ethos by providing an arts programme for all – every season we create a varied programme of shows, workshops and talks that will appeal to both children and adults. We hope you will find something here for you.
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Dine with us
at Chickenshed
Enjoy a coffee and croissant, a delicious Mediterranean-inspired lunch or evening meal, or simply sample from our carefully selected range of juices, wines and beers. Open Monday – Saturday when there is a show To reserve a table call Brooklyn’s Grill on 020 8440 2221
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Tales from the Shed Hugely entertaining shows for 0-7s! For ages 0-7yrs (50-60mins) £5.50, free to babies under 6mths Tales from the Shed is a highly entertaining, interactive theatre show that is perfect for young children. It is informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the performers and audience share the same space. We guarantee that every show will be fun, really silly and that there will be plenty of colourful puppets and live songs. Children are always encouraged to make a lot of noise and to make the story happen. 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 in the Studio Theatre: Every Fri & Sat 25 Jan – 23 Mar (excluding Fri 8 & Sat 9 Mar) Fri 11.30am, Sat 10am & 11.30am Plus additional half-term dates & times: Thu 21 Feb 10am & 11.30am Fri 22 Feb 10am Plus at Dugdale Centre, Enfield Town: Thu 7 – Sat 9 Mar 10am & 11.30am
New Tales Radio Show! Listen to the new Tales from the Shed Radio Show on Fun Kids! Listen on DAB Digital Radio in London or download episodes for free at www.funkidslive.com Radio Media Partner
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Tales Parties After the 11.30am Tales from the Shed Saturday show at Chickenshed (and Thursday or Friday dates during half term), you can have a special birthday party in a designated area of the bar. For your party you get a mention during the Tales from the Shed show for the birthday boy/ girl, a Tales character singing Happy Birthday at your table and delicious party food. Party price £5 per child Minimum 10 children, maximum 50
Tales Parties can also come to your home – ask the Box Office for more information.
Tales Big Day Out Sat 20 & Sun 21 Apr 2.30pm, Chickenshed (2hrs 30mins) £8 A perfect opportunity to enjoy a family day out, this mini festival has both much-loved and new performances from Tales from the Shed, plus lots of activities where children can watch or take part in fun and creative activities. Past Big Days Out have sold out fast – book early to avoid disappointment.
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GloBaleyeS 2013 Reviews of the 2005 production of Globaleyes: ‘Superbly presented, energetic choreography, slick lighting and a pumping soundtrack.’ Time out ‘Globaleyes represents a new generation of political theatre.’ The Independent ‘The energy levels of this multi-talented cast are phenomenal.’ The evening Standard 4
This passionate, emotive and vibrant show makes the universal personal as it encourages us to reconsider the importance of community in today’s changing world. Globaleyes was last performed in Edinburgh in 2005 and now returns to Chickenshed, reimagined for our large-scale community cast. Globaleyes 2013 weaves a story of unerring passion for the beauty of life against the cheapening value that society can put on it.
Performance information Fri 8 – Sun 17 Mar Rayne Theatre (1hr 50mins, including interval) Age recommendation: Recommended for general audiences, however for those bringing young children we advise that this show is suitable for those aged 10 and above. Community pricing: All ticket prices for our Spring Show are now subsidised as we wish to enable even more people from the local community to experience our work. £10 (£8 concs). A limited number of £5 tickets available to under 25s for every show. Fri 8 Mar 1pm & 7.30pm Sat 9 Mar 3.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 10 Mar 2pm & 5.30pm Tue 12 Mar 7.30pm Wed 13 March 7.30pm Thu 14 Mar 1pm & 7.30pm Fri 15 Mar 7.30pm Sat 16 Mar 3.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 17 Mar 2pm & 5.30pm
Talking Points The Making of Globaleyes Wed 13 Mar 6.30pm, Rayne Theatre (30mins, pre-show) 10+ age recommendation FREE book by phone or email Members of the artistic team will talk about the inspiration behind Globaleyes and how they have updated it for a new cast. During this fascinating and informal discussion you will gain a greater insight into our creative processes and have the opportunity to learn more about some of the themes within the show.
Access information: audio Described Performance: Fri 15 Mar 7.30pm Globaleyes is mostly visual but will have integrated captions in some scenes Schools Workshops available: Contact Box office for more information. 5
emerging Writers’ Week Wed 20 – Sat 23 Feb 7.30pm, Studio Theatre Plus: Fri 22 Feb 2pm (approx 2hrs including interval) 16+ age recommendation £6 Signed Performance: Fri 22 Feb 7.30pm Following its successful launch last year, Emerging Writers’ Week returns to celebrate writing that has been nurtured and developed within the Chickenshed Writers’ Group, whose work reflects the diversity of the writers’ backgrounds and experiences. We promise an eclectic and informal evening with an array of short, simply staged pieces that will be entertaining, thought-provoking, moving and fun.
Writers’ Workshop Sat 23 Feb 5pm (1hr 30mins) FREE to ticket holders for the performance of emerging Writers’ Week that evening. Book your place by phone or email Interested in writing plays? Chickenshed’s Writers’ Group will be holding an open writers’ workshop session ahead of the evening’s performance. All welcome to this friendly and supportive session.
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adult Theatre Workshops Community Chorus Every Wed 23 Jan – 27 Feb 6.30pm (2hrs) For ages 21+ £45 for 6 weeks of workshops No previous experience or ability to read music is required - all you need is a love of singing and plenty of enthusiasm! Take part in a series of vocal sessions at which you can develop your singing skills as part of an ensemble and learn a number of arrangements. Sessions are led by Jo Collins – Chickenshed’s Director of Music. Support Scheme Available: Chickenshed strives to make all of its activities open to everyone. If the cost of this activity prevents you from attending please contact Matthew Lyons, Head of Membership, on 020 8351 6161 ext 221 or matthewl@chickenshed.org.uk.
Consumed presented by Border Crossings Wed 20 – Sat 23 Mar 7.30pm (1hr 30mins, no interval) 14+ age recommendation £10 (£8 concs) Sex, money and the world wide web Shanghai 2013. After more than twenty years, Tong Zheng returns from the States with money on his mind. The China he finds is very different from the one he left behind. Who is the fascinating “Shanghai beauty” he meets online? A strange love story in a virtual world. Border Crossings, who worked with Chickenshed to present Sunshine on a Rainy Day last summer, are back with their new multi-media production Consumed. A local theatre company with a global reach, Border Crossings is co-producing for the second time with China’s leading contemporary theatre, Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, following the extraordinary show Re-Orientations. ‘Impressive, bold in ambition and fluid.’ Guardian on Re-Orientations
Which Way China? A day celebrating Chinese culture Film/Talk/Show/Comedy Sat 23 Mar From 2pm (food served all day) Day Pass £15 (£13 adv) Join us for a packed day of Chinese events, including a thrilling Chinese film (cert TBC); a stimulating debate about China today with speakers including Xinran (the acclaimed author of China Witness) and Michael Walling from Border Crossings; followed by Consumed and topped off with a stand-up show from an exciting new Chinese comic (in English)! www.bordercrossings.org.uk
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Performance workshops for 5 – 12 year olds (from School year 1) Saturday Shed
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Every Sat 26 Jan – 23 Mar (excluding 9 Mar) 5-8yrs (10am) 9-12yrs (11.15am) Chickenshed (60mins) Pay As You Go: £6 per session Termly Membership: pre-register for all 8 workshops for a 25% discount
Mon 18 – Fri 22 Feb 10am – 4pm £120 50% discount for siblings
Easter Shed
A great opportunity for young people to develop their performance skills using our proven teaching methods and unique performance style.
Mon 8 – Fri 12 Apr 10am – 4pm £120 50% discount for siblings
Led by our highly experienced and energetic staff, each session will involve movement, drama, singing and story-making. Every workshop is different and designed so that a child of any ability can come to all sessions, or drop in to one session from time to time.
Participants at these week-long events will explore and develop a wide range of performance skills through workshops that involve drama, dance, singing and story-making. Parents and friends will be invited in on the final afternoon to see a performance.
‘The children are looked after really well, the people who work with them are so happy and energetic. They just really enjoy themselves.’ Parent
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Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Participants will need to bring a packed lunch and snacks, and they will be supervised by Chickenshed staff during lunchtimes and breaks.
Comedy and Music nights Comedy Night Thu 28 Feb 7.30pm, Chickenshed Bar (3hrs) 16+ age recommendation £12 (£10 adv) This February see Ian Stone (ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent and star of Mock the Week) and Pat Cahill (Chortle’s Best Newcomer in 2012). We also welcome Alfie Brown (‘mapping a route to a different class of humour‘ The Guardian) and Charlie Baker (Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Odd One In).
All proceeds from Comedy and Music events go to Chickenshed to support our work.
Live music with Jo Collins & Friends Sat 26 Jan 8.30pm, Chickenshed Bar (3hrs) £11 (£9 adv and concs) Jo Collins is an immensely talented singer-songwriter and is also Director of Music at Chickenshed. Backed by her in-house band, Jo plays a thrilling set of eclectic covers taking in pop, soul, funk and folk. During the evening guests are also welcome to take to the stage for a song or two as part of this fun, relaxed and highly enjoyable Saturday night event.
A full line-up of sensational acts will be confirmed on our website nearer the time. Please check back for details or visit www.chickenshed.org.uk/register and join our e-list.
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Jazz at Chickenshed Swing! Swing! Swing! That Clarinet Vibe! ‘From Benny to Buddy’ Fri 25 Jan £15 (£13 adv)
7pm support act, Chickenshed Bar (45mins) 8.30pm main act, Chickenshed Bar (3hrs)
Julian Marc Stringle presents ‘It’s Clazzical’ Fri 22 Mar £17 (£15 adv) Virtuoso clarinettist Julian Marc Stringle and his Dream Band join forces with Sonia Slany’s Solid Strings to perform their brilliant and original fusion of jazz-funk and classic melodies.
British Jazz Award clarinettists Julian Marc Stringle and Mark Crooks are joined by young vibraphone ace Jim Hart and the best swing rhythm section in the country to pay a sparkling tribute to Benny Goodman With compositions by Gershwin, Goodman, Chopin, and Buddy de Franco - with a little Lionel Hampton and Mozart, Rimsky Korsakov, Villa Lobos, Sir John Artie Shaw thrown in. Dankworth and Julian himself, It’s Clazzical appeals to both jazz lovers and classical audiences. Legendary Dave Green on bass, Steve Brown on drums, Dominic Ashworth on guitar and John Pearce ‘Julian is a rare talent, and leads a great on piano form part of this dynamic septet of band. I’m a big fan!’ Sir Michael Parkinson award-winning players.
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Support us at Chickenshed we celebrate diversity and inspire positive change by bringing together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to create outstanding and inspiring theatre. By taking part in one of our Treks and Challenges you will enable us to further the reach of our pioneering work. Visit our website at www.chickenshed.org.uk/TC to find out more.
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How to book
Getting here
By phone or in person call the Box Office on
Tube: Oakwood or Cockfosters (10-12mins walk). Bus: 298, 299, 307 and N91 stop outside the theatre. Parking: Free parking is available immediately
020 8292 9222 (18001 020 8292 9222 TypeTalk) Online www.chickenshed.org.uk (£1.50 booking fee) Email bookings@chickenshed.org.uk Tickets can be collected from Box Office or posted to you for 35p
Seating plan
outside the building, and access spaces can be reserved in advance through the Box Office. Address:
290 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4PE
Chickenshed’s Rayne Theatre is a flexible space; please ask Box Office for details of specific seating configurations. A seating map is available below and on the website. Studio Theatre, Dance Studio, Bar and Amphitheatre events have unreserved seats.
Access Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre that welcomes everyone. Sign Interpreted and Audio Described performance dates are available on the event page and our website.
Support us There are a number of fun and rewarding ways you can support our work and secure Chickenshed’s future. Find out more at www.chickenshed.org.uk/supportus
Friends scheme Join Chickenshed’s membership scheme from just £7 a month. Visit www.chickenshed.org.uk/friends for details.
Donate a ticket Support our initiative which enables young people who couldn’t otherwise afford to go to the theatre to see a Chickenshed show. Call or email the Box Office to donate.
Guide dogs or hearing 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.