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WHAT'S ON
SPRING January - April 2019
www.chickenshed.org.uk
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Box Office: 020 8292 9222
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VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME Between 14 and 25? Want to get hands-on experience in a working theatre? Then Young Creators could be for you!
Young Creators runs annually from September to July, and it’s free! Find out more by visiting www.chickenshed.org.uk/yc or by contacting Belinda McGuirk on belindamc@chickenshed.org.uk 020 8216 2755
Welcome to Chickenshed Welcome to Chickenshed’s performance offerings for spring 2019. The centrepiece is our large scale dance musical 100% Chance of Rain. Following the huge audience and critical success of our previous two spring shows, we continue to address important concerns of our time, seen through the eyes of our 150-strong cast. A big and urgent issue is again approached through stunning creative performance - expect spectacular dance and music, and heartwarming personal stories. The show will continue to show the true power of collective creativity, which is Chickenshed at its best. Another highlight of our performance programme is monolog 2. Last year’s celebration of new work received an ecstatic critical response. This spring our monologues will cover a broad spread of personal stories told in a multitude of riveting and expressive ways, presented in our new performance space, The Shed. You will almost be able to touch the power of explosive theatre in this intimate setting. Our Tales team is well known for its hugely entertaining performances for children. Excitingly, this term the team is also presenting the world premiere of The Tigon and the Liger, based on the best-selling book by Keilly Swift, and which the team has developed with the author. Our Children's and Youth Theatre membership has recently developed into the Young Company. Guided and led by our young people, their work continues to explore issues that matter to them. The Head of Young Company, Matthew Lyons, tells me, “By being guided by the voices that matter we will create space for our young people to develop a Young Company that is relevant, ground breaking and exciting - with its finger firmly on the pulse. Last summer's New Routes Festival began this journey, and emerging from that (L)able will continue this development.” This is an important point of change for the world around us. There are many challenges to a truly inclusive society. We at Chickenshed welcome the challenge and will continue to aim to empower young people through the power of true talent, creativity and artistry in performance. I hope to welcome you to Chickenshed very soon. You can be assured of great entertainment with a difference - the Chickenshed difference. Lou Stein, Artistic Director
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12 Feb - 2 Mar
monolog 2 Even Odd... Odd Even by Hannah Smith
Face The Strange
by Matthew Patenall
Mirror Me
My Hostel Angel
by Wendy Sharer
by Barbara Bakhurst
My Exploding Universe by Milly Rolle
Stranger
by Alesha Bhakoo
We Are All In It Together by Peter Hastings
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A selection of monologues from new writers!
monolog 2 Tue 12 Feb – Sat 2 Mar The Shed Ages 12+ Previews
The seven pieces are performed in repertory – see website for details. Discounted second ticket (£5) to see performance of the other monologues
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A dazzling array of voices and perspectives combine to form monolog 2, our new selection of fresh writing from within the Chickenshed community.
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Selected from a huge number of submissions, these pieces shine a light on individual stories and experiences - subjects of the monologues are hugely varied: a dystopian view of social media over-sharing taken to extremes; youth protest and activism; disability and artistic expression; a poetic and abstract reflection of what it might mean to bring a new life into the world; how it feels to live life on the margins, with only the most fragile of safety nets; life as a second generation immigrant in 21st century Britain; and the candid and honest experience of spending three years in prison. (There will be additional pieces popping up across the run.) Performed with minimal staging, and in an intimate space, monolog 2 will allow the simple and unique power of the written and spoken word to reveal some comic and tragic truths about living.
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100%
Chance of Rain
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Directed by Lou Stein
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Audiences have been dazzled and moved by Blowin’ in the Wind and Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow, the shows that have been presented in our regular spring slot over the last two years. For 2019, Chickenshed will be building on these successes, and creating a brand new show. Combining music, movement and story, inspired and linked by the issues of mental health, this piece will yet again harness the incredible creativity and artistry within Chickenshed. Beautiful, inspiring and uplifting, 100% Chance of Rain will offer insights and reflections through this unique theatrical presentation. It is estimated that one in four people in the UK will experience mental health problems each year. 100% Chance of Rain will explore the individual and universal truths behind the statistics, and also offer the chance to reflect on our own experiences through the creative power of performance.
Tales from the Shed
Hugely entertaining shows for 0-6 year olds! £6 | Free to babies under 6mths Ages 0-6 50mins 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:
Directed by Loren Jacobs
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Every Fri & Sat 18 Jan – 9 Mar Fri 11.30am, Sat 10am & 11:30am Additional half-term dates Wed 20, Thu 21, Fri 22 Feb
Planet Play Every Fri 18 Jan – Fri 8 Mar (excluding 22 Feb) 10am Ages 0-3 years £6 | Free to babies under 6mths 45mins 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, immersive sessions for very young children are full of music, song and movement, and offer a truly wonderful sensory experience.
Directed by Pete Dowse
The Tigon and the Liger Sat 13 - Thu 18 Apr 9.15am, 11am and 1pm 50 mins | Rayne Theatre Tickets £7 Ages 3-7yrs
Based on the book by Keilly Swift | Adapted and directed by Pete Dowse
Tyler the tigon was terribly rare. A big cat like him isn’t found everywhere. Unique from his ears to his tail to his tum, his dad was a tiger, a lion his mum… The Tales from the Shed team proudly present a brand new show about appreciating your differences, and learning to love the skin you’re in.
Baby Broadway Family Concert Thu 21 Mar 10am and 11.15am 45mins | Dance Studio Tickets £6 | Free to babies under 6mths Ages 0-6yrs We’re delighted to be welcoming back our Baby Broadway friends, following their sold out Chickenshed show in summer 2018. All ages are welcome - babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and even grandparents - to an interactive family concert of songs from musicals and films.
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Workshops for children The Saturday Shift Sat 26 Jan Ages 5-8yrs 1pm | Ages 9-12yrs 3pm £8 per session |90 mins | Chickenshed
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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 Mon 18, Tue 19 Feb Ages 5-11yrs (from Year 1) |10am - 4pm West Grove Primary School N14 4LR £35 per day
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Over the course of an enjoyable day, through storymaking, 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.
Easter Shed Mon 8 Apr – Fri 12 Apr 10am – 4pm | Chickenshed Ages 5-11yrs (from Year 1) | £150 |50% discount to siblings
5-11 yrs
Participants at this brilliant week long workshop will explore and develop a wide range of performance skills through drama, dance, singing and story-making. Parents and friends will be invited in on the final afternoon to see a performance that has been devised throughout the week. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience.
(L)able Mon 25 Feb 8pm Tue 26 Feb - Fri 1 Mar 6pm, 8pm Ages 11+ Pay anything from £3 - £100 per ticket
(L)able is a performative sharing of the Young Company’s explorations into the effect and power of labels, stereotypes and preconceptions. This piece considers how words can empower, identify, limit and separate, how societal norms manifest themselves in our judgements of others and whether we can, should or want to transcend our labels. Audiences will be encouraged to reflect on these provocations and be part of our discovery into how we navigate the use of labels in our everyday lives.
The Weekend Itch! Sat 16 Feb 1pm - 6pm | Chickenshed Ages 12-17 | £15 Chickenshed invites young people aged 12-17 to join us for an afternoon creating and exploring original work, through a series of theatre workshop activities and games in a unique and inclusive environment. If you want to share and develop your passion for writing, performance, movement, music or simply have something to say and are ready to listen, then come along and get a flavour of what it’s like to be a member of our Young Company at Chickenshed.
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Music at Chickenshed Kenny Ball’s Greatest Hits Fri 25 Jan 8.30pm (2hrs, 45mins) Chickenshed Bar £20
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Seven ‘name’ instrumentalists that played with Kenny Ball’s last band have come together to pay tribute to the UK’s most successful Dixieland bandleader of all-time. Kenny Ball formed his first band in 1958 and throughout the 60s he had 14 NME Chart hits and reached No 2 in the UK and USA with his worldwide smash “Midnight in Moscow”. Step back to the ‘Swinging Sixties’ and celebrate the jazz that lit-up the Hit Parade despite Beatlemania!
Jo Collins and Friends Sun 27 Jan Chickenshed Bar £10 | 7.30pm (3hrs) 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, book a table 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.
Music and Comedy events at Chickenshed are seated but if you would like to reserve a table and dine with us on the night, please call Brothers Grill on 020 8440 2221 and book your place.
Comedy at Chickenshed Comedy Shed 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. See our website for details of the line-ups we have planned! With regular MC Joe Bor as your genial host.
Thu 24 Jan 8pm (2hrs, 30mins) | Chickenshed Bar
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£10 | Ages 16+ A fantastic evening featuring Adam Bloom and Paul F Taylor.
Thu 28 Feb | Thu 4 Apr 8pm (2hrs, 30 mins) | Chickenshed Bar £10 | Ages 16+ Check our website for the line-up.
Joe Bor: The Story of Walter and Herbert Sun 27 Jan 8pm (1hr) Studio Theatre £10 | Ages 16+ Award winning comedian Joe Bor tells the story of the friendship between his grandad (world renowned architect Walter Bor) and his grandad's best friend (legendary comedy actor Herbert Lom) and their journey from Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia to the UK.
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Special Events... An Evening With Maria Friedman Sun 17 Mar 7.30pm (2hrs) Rayne Theatre Tickets £12.50 - £25 Join three-time Olivier award winner Maria Friedman for her acclaimed one-woman show, Maria sings Lenny and Steve, exploring the work of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, comparing and contrasting songs from their separate catalogues, as well as their joint masterpiece West Side Story. Songs include “New York, New York,” “I Can Cook Too,” “Losing My Mind,” and “Send in the Clowns.”
I’ll See You In My Dreams An Evening of Poetry & Music in aid of Marie Curie & Chickenshed
I’ll See You in My Dreams Sun 24 Mar 6pm Rayne Theatre Tickets £12.50 - £25 A star-studded evening of performances from some of the biggest names from stage and screen, in aid of Marie Curie and Chickenshed. Following last year’s hugely successful event, I’ll See You In My Dreams promises to be even bigger than that unforgettable evening. Full line up to be confirmed. (Last year featured artists such as Tamsin Greig, Hannah Waddingham, Eva Pope, Tommy Blaize and many, many more.)
All events at Chickenshed are seated but if you would like to reserve a table and dine with us on the night, please call Brothers Grill on 020 8440 2221 and book your place.
Workshops for Adults Community Choir Every Wed 16 Jan – Wed 27 Feb (excluding 6 Feb) 6.30pm (2 hrs) | Ages 16+ £7.50 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!
Support Scheme Available Chickenshed strives to make all of its activities open to everyone. If the cost of these activities prevents you from attending please contact us on info@chickenshed.org.uk or on 020 8351 6161
KEEP CALM AND
HIRE OUR THEATRE
Our theatre and rehearsal spaces are available for hire. Our Rayne Theatre holds up to 300 people, while our Studio Theatre is able to accommodate approximately 70 people, depending upon the seating configuration required. We also hire out spaces for parties, weddings, conferences and meetings.
Please contact bookings@chickenshed.org.uk, or visit our website chickenshed.org.uk/hires
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How to book
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By phone or in person at the Box Office Call 020 8292 9222 (18001 020 8292 9222 TypeTalk)
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.
Online www.chickenshed.org.uk Email bookings@chickenshed.org.uk Tickets can be collected from Box Office or posted to you for 50p
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.
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.
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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.
Restaurant and bar open from 9am Monday - Saturday and Sundays when there is an event. To reserve a table call 020 8440 2221
Address: 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE
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Enjoy a coffee and light snack, a delicious Mediterranean-inspired lunch or evening meal, or simply sample from a carefully selected range of juices, wines and beers.