The Firestation Programme, Sep-Dec 2010 by Firestation Arts and Culture

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Events: Sep - Dec 2010 Book Now: 01753 866 865 www.firestationartscentre.com

Featuring: The Doors Dario Fo Serge Gainsbourg Punt & Dennis Tunng Ken Russell Conn Iggulden Howard Jones Todd Solondz

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CINEMA

All tickets £7.25 £5.75 £4 Mem

SEPTEMBER

Check out our new Thursday night screenings!

OCTOBER

Thu 02 8pm South of the Border 2009 15 Oliver Stone is out to show us what the US media won’t admit, that in Latin America there is a revolution in the making. Crossing five countries, Stone explores the political and social movements of the continent. Sun 05 7.30pm Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call 2010 18 A remake of the Abel Ferrara’s acclaimed film about a morally bankrupt police officer. World-class director Werner Herzog has changed the setting to New Orleans and made, perhaps, an even better film than the original. Stars Nicholas Cage in his best performance.

Sun 03 8pm Life During Wartime 2010 15 A brilliant companion piece to Todd Solondz’s notorious Happiness and described as “a dark comedy of sexual obsession”. Uncomfortable laughs, riffs on alienation and all the curious tenderness that one has come to expect from Solondz. Sun 10 7.30pm Dogtooth 2009 18 A middle-class father shields his family from the corrupt forces of the modern world – so they become too scared to ever leave home. Reminiscent of early Ian McEwan and director Michael Haneke, Dogtooth is an unforgettable piece of absurdist drama. Subtitled (Greek) Sun 17 7.30pm Boogie Woogie 2009 15 Starring Joanna Lumley and Christopher Lee, Boogie Woogie is the long-awaited film adaptation of Danny Moynihan’s literary smash hit. A comedy of manners set against the backdrop of London’s international art scene.

Bad Lieutenant

Sun 12 7.30pm The Killer Inside Me 2010 18 Director Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People) successfully brings to screen Jim ‘The Getaway’ Thompson’s infamous crime novel. Casey Affleck is perfectly cast as the small-town sheriff who also functions as a serial killer. Cast includes Jessica Alba. Sun 19 8pm Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky 2010 15 Based on Chris Greenhalgh's Coco & Igor, exploring the electric relationship between the French fashion icon and the radical Russian-born composer. A fiery story of two creative giants. Subtitled (French/Russian).

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Thu 04 8pm No Impact Man: The Documentary 2009 U We follow Colin Beavan as he finds out whether it’s possible to live in Manhattan with no negative effect on the environment. See Colin turn off the electricity, eat the right things - and irritate his caffeine and TV-addicted wife. Sun 07 7.30pm Black Death 2010 15 A scary thriller about a knight’s pilgrimage to a mysterious village. But why is this place untouched from the Bubonic Plague while the rest of England is afflicted? The Wicker Man is a definite influence in this British chiller. Sun 14 7.30pm Gainsbourg 2010 15 Serge Gainsbourg, the French singer-songwriter and badlybehaved legend, is most famous for ‘Je T’Aime’ and for seducing many beautiful women. But this film shows lesserknown sides to him – such as his time in Nazi-occupied Paris. Subtitled (French).

Sun 26 8pm La Danse 2009 PG The Paris Opera Ballet is one of the world’s great ballet companies. La Danse shows how they function from the rehearsal to performance of seven ballets, illustrating tensions between commercial sensibility and creative integrity. Subtitled (French).

Thu 02 8pm Ken Russell’s Altered States 1980 18 Directed By Ken Russell (Women in Love), written by Paddy Chayefsky (Network). Altered States is a science fiction cult classic about a doctor’s revolutionary mind experiments. As visually overwhelming as when it came out in 1980 – Altered States is a perfect film to see in our HD-upgraded cinema. Sun 05 7.30pm Bronco Bullfrog 1969 12 A cult film of the 60s and a cinematic example of Mod culture, Bronco Bullfrog was largely improvised by a nonprofessional cast of youths from East London and features the perennial problems of being teenage. Includes a great 60s soundtrack. Sun 12 7.30pm The Kid 2010 Cert tbc Actor/director Nick Moran has completed his second feature film since directing Telstar. The Kid is a film translation of the bestselling biography of Michael Lewis – about a life of “council estates, care and crime”. Cast includes Nastascha McElhone and James Fox.

Sun 24 7.30pm Ajami 2009 Cert 15 Drugs! Cops! Gangs! An Oscar-nominated Israeli film, set in Jaffa, about a drive-by shooting and a war between two crime clans. Co-written by Palestinian Scandar Copti, this is tense, gripping and reminiscent of films such as Amores Perros. Brilliant. Subtitled (Arabic/Hebrew) Sun 31 7.30pm Evil Dead 2 1987 18 Before making blockbuster Spiderman, director Sam Raimi was making his name in the horror genre. Evil Dead II is a stylised, gory follow-up to success story The Evil Dead, and a rollercoaster ride to boot. Sure it’s scary, but it’s a laugh riot too.

CULT CHOICE:

Sun 19 7.30pm The Rum Diary 2010 Cert tbc Directed by Bruce Robinson (Withnail &I) and adapted from Hunter S Thompson’s novel. The Rum Diary stars Johnny Depp as journalist Paul Kemp who travels down to San Juan to become more acquainted with rum, women and a cast of screwball characters.

Heartless

Sun 21 7.30pm Philip Ridley’s Heartless 2010 18 Writer Philip Ridley is best known for plays such as The Fastest Clock in the Universe - and Heartless is as imaginative, scary and intelligent as you’d expect from this phenomenal talent. A young man with a birthmark on his face makes a deal with what-might-be-the-Devil. Sun 28 7.30pm When You’re Strange 2009 Cert 15 Director Tom DiCillo directs this “hypnotic” documentary film about 60s rock quartet The Doors, and examines the revolutionary impact of their music plus singer Jim Morrison’s legacy to the world. Johnny Depp narrates.

Altered States

Dogtooth

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MUSIC The Firestation in partnership with Windsor Festival present:

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A Full Time Hobby Label Showcase Fri 01 Oct 7.30 doors/8pm Show Theatre Royal, Windsor.

The Big Picnic Sat 11 September 12noon Alexandra Gardens, Windsor

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Full Time Hobby are a successful independent label from London, who have put out some superb material from many an in-demand artist. This exclusive concert showcases three of their finest acts.

After the enormous success of last year's picnic, The Firestation invites you to enjoy another lazy Saturday afternoon of live music and food in the park.

What Would Jesus Drive? & These Ghosts Fri 03 September 8pm Basement Studio £6 Plus more acts to be confirmed. Two sought-after bands. What Would Jesus Drive? (pictured) are two boys, two girls with supersonic rock melodies and a winning electro-pop sensibility. Fresh from playing BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend, WWJD are a great band to kickstart the season with. These Ghosts, who recently played Latitude, will be playing songs from their debut album: a collection of songs mixing soaring choruses and crashing guitars.

The November Five Fri 05 November 8pm Basement Studio £6

Bring family, friends, a picnic and let the music (provided by The Firestation) entertain, while you daydream the afternoon away in the beautiful surroundings of Alexandra Gardens on the banks of The Thames. This year we get a bit bigger, with a licensed bar, food stalls and an exhibition and sale of donated art in partnership with Thames Hospicecare. Artists include: Amy's Ghost, Ana Silvera, Mark Handley & The Bone Idols, Scattered Few & The Quotes (pictured above) Free

“Drawing from the Stooges, Velvets and Bowie, the band have cultivated a huge and powerful stadium potential. Everything they do is overblown and brilliantly unapologetic.” – BBC Website.

The Kabeedies plus support Fri 03 December 8pm Basement Studio £6 Despite a fondness for Black Flag, The Kabeedies are pure pop goodness played with boundless energy and style. Respected by Clash Magazine, Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and festival-goers across the UK - The Kabeedies’ quirky and offbeat sound is on the up. A real coup.

Tunng Tunng are a modern folk collective who joyfully merge old with new. Plucked banjos and trad vocals sit impressively well with electric guitars and electronic sampling. Having played Glastonbury this year, Tunng enthrall and charm audiences with their eccentric, innovative and heartfelt sounds.

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The Leisure Society Formed by Nick Hemming, who has composed music for Shane Meadow’s Dead Man Shoes – TLS have twice been nominated for the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards with their sublime, wistful folk. Brian Eno is a huge fan of their music (and they do a great cover of Gary Numan’s ‘Cars’!).

Carnival

Michael Ormiston Mongolian Overtone Singing Performance Thu 23 September 8pm Auditorium Michael Ormiston is a multi-instrumentalist who specialises in Mongolian Singing, where one person sings a continuous drone and a melody of flute-like harmonics at the same time! He has travelled to Mongolia six times where he learnt from master throat-singer Tserendavaa. Michael will perform traditional Mongolian melodies and his own compositions using many incredible instruments. £10 £9 concs £8 members

Erland & The Carnival Erland And The Carnival were formed by singer/guitarist Erland Cooper with ex-The Verve/Blur guitarist Simon Tong. Together they produce a sound described as “Pentangle meets Ennio Morricone meets Love meets 13th Floor Elevators meets Joe Meek.” In other words: folktinged, psyched up, fuzzed-out brilliance. £15.50 £14 £12 available from Theatre Royal Box Office, 01753 853 888. (Premier seating available to Firestation members 01753 866 865).

(Price of ticket includes a same-day Mongolian Overtone Singing Workshop). Speak to Box Office for more details.

Kabeedies

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MUSIC Howard Jones (Acoustic Show)

David Devant & His Spirit Wife

Fri 01 October 8pm Auditorium

Sat 27 November 6.45pm Auditorium

Keyboard legend Howard Jones comes to town with a show featuring new material from his critically acclaimed ‘Ordinary Heroes’ album alongside the hits such as ‘ What Is Love’ , ‘New Song’ , ‘Like To Get To Know You Well’, ‘No One Is To Blame’, ‘Everlasting Love’ and the haunting ‘Hide and Seek’.

Comic Dave Gorman is always “stupidly excited” by their music (a dizzying blend of indie and art-rock – inspired by post-punk and Bowie) and considers them a “brilliant band”. Unsurprisingly, Devant have a large hardcore following who will pursue them anywhere, demanding that they play those infectious 90’s anthems ‘Ginger’ and ‘Cookie’, plus everything else in their phenomenal back catalogue. Infamous for turning gigs into ‘art’ – you never know quite what to expect from this unique band. A must see.

This acoustic show will feature Howard on piano and vocals, accompanied by Jonathan Atkinson on percussion. Telling stories and anecdotes from his 26-year career, he’ll take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. £15 £14 concs £13 members

Plus Looking for Truth with a Pin 2005 ( 60 mins)

Scanner: An Opera for Stolen Voices Fri 22 October 8pm Auditorium Inspired by Throbbing Gristle and Brian Eno, Scanner (aka internationally respected artist Robin Rimbaud) has worked with Radiohead, Aphex Twin and even performed in the Bolshoi Theatre Moscow. For just The Firestation, Scanner returns to his ‘telephone terrorism’ roots – sampling voices from real-life mobile phone conversations and setting them against his own techno-ambient compositions. 'An Opera For Stolen Voices' is a world exclusive and a rare opportunity not to be missed.

Plus No Bra’s Short film, Desperate Not Desperate. (10 mins) The controversial Techno artiste No Bra has directed a very amusing film about a female pimp (and her useless lads-on-the-payroll). Plus Ann Shenton (Add N to X) DJ set £10 £8.50 concs £7 members

A documentary about John Peel’s favourite wit, Ivor Cutler. Featuring Paul McCartney and Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos. Heavy Metal Parking Lot 1986 (17 mins) Lady Gaga’s fave short film about American metal fans waiting to see a Judas Priest gig. £10 £8 concs £7 members

Postmortem Prom plus Martyr Defiledises

10 September

The Rivercard

15 October

Sondura 19 November and more nights tba 8pm Basement Stu dio Local promoter Kane Leighton-Pope delive rs pure heavy metal, melod ic hardcore, and punk rock on various dates across the season’s schedule . Check website for ful l details.

James Taylor Quartet Sat 11 December 8pm Auditorium Formed by Hammond organ player James Taylor - formerly of legendary mod revival band, The Prisoners - JTQ are a British four-piece jazz funk band who have become renowned for their (sell-out) live performances here and abroad. Guaranteed to tear the roof off with their 60s & 70s-tinged funky-jazz instrumentals, the quartet are going back to basics for this very special Firestation gig. £15 £14 members

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COMEDY Greg Davies: Firing Cheesballs at a Dog Sat 13 November 8pm Auditorium

Zoe Lyons plus support

The hotly anticipated solo show from Greg Davies. As the psychotic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert in The Inbetweeners and the most out-of-shape member of We are Klang Greg has been an increasingly familiar face on TV Screens; regularly appearing on shows Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. His first solo stand up show promises to address every single issue important to the human race. But it lies - it won’t address any. Come though, it’ll be funny.

Thu 30 September 8pm Basement Studio Zoe created a huge buzz on the comedy circuit in 2004 when she won the 'Nivea Funny Women Award 2004' and reached the finals of 'Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny Award'. As a result she has become a highly sought after act on both the national and international circuit. Recent TV work includes Mock The Week and The Paul O’Grady Show. Does a mean Amy Winehouse impression! £9 £7.50 concs £6.50 members

“Compelling, memorable and hilarious” (Chortle) “Stunning” (Timeout)

Charlie Baker plus Eric Lampaert and Joey Page Thu 28 October 8pm Basement Studio

£12.50 £10.50 concs £9.50 members

With gigs ranging from Ian McKellen’s 50th to the Labour Party Conference, Charlie Baker's star is rising fast. Recently in TV’s The IT Crowd, Baker's “combination of stand-up and song makes up a superior modern take on the traditional showman” (The Guardian). Support comes from the anarchic, Mighty Boosh-like madness of Eric Lampaert and Joey Page – two exhilarating new talents. £9 £7.50 concs £6.50 members a one-man Special Show:

Andrew O’Neill: Occult Comedian Thu 25 November 8pm Basement Studio Selah! D’Or presents a one-off special with comedian Andrew O’Neill, one of the "funniest comedians on the comedy circuit” (according to Time Out). A metalhead, and amateur occultist, Andrew has starred in Steve Coogan’s Saxondale, and wants nothing less than world domination!

Punt & Dennis (Warm-up Show for UK Tour) Sat 06 November 8pm Auditorium Punt & Dennis started life as part of The Mary Whitehouse Experience (Rob Newman and David Baddiel being the other half). The Firestation is getting a special preview of their new show, their first for four years. And it is going to be great as Hugh Dennis’s popularity has catapulted since TV’s Outnumbered and Mock the Week. Steve Punt has also recently enjoyed success with Radio 4’s awardwinning The Now Show. All tickets £11.50

Jenny Eclair

“Andrew O'Neill is like comedy ball-lightning” Watchmen writer Alan Moore

(with Waterstones Bookseller) Thu 30 September 7.30pm Auditorium

£9 £7.50 concs £6.50 members

DON’T FORGET Jenny Eclair (award-winning standup Comic & the first woman to win the Perrier Award, no less) is here to talk about Chin Up Britain, her hilarious new book. (Few tickets left. Members given priority.)

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£8

THEATRE

The Inconsiderate Aberrations of Billy the Kid

St Nicholas

a punk rock extravaganza

Sat 25 September 8pm Auditorium Written by Conor McPherson Starring Fintan McKeown A vitriolic Dublin critic has made a career out of destroying others, but his life is turned around by meeting an actress. There then follows a story of seduction, entrapment and violence, which subsequently finds him caught up in a coven of modern-day vampires - all living in south London. Winner of many prestigious theatre awards, Conor McPherson is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of his generation. St. Nicholas stars seasoned stage actor Fintan McKeown (Immortal Beloved, Waking Ned and Star Trek Voyager). £8 £7 concs £6 members

Caruso and the Quake Sat 02 October 8pm Auditorium Starring Ignacio Jarquin This theatre piece tells the gripping tale of Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso’s escape from the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, combining beautiful story telling with live opera from Puccini and Rossini. Caruso (1887-1921) was one of the best known personalities of the early 20th Century, and he was the first modern celebrity. £12 £10 concs £9 members

Dario Fo’s Francis, the Holy Jester

Fri 29 & Sat 30 October 8pm Sun 31 October 3pm The Firestation is proud to present the work of vibrant new resident theatre company, 2headedpigeon, a talented collective that have recently taken the Edinburgh Fringe by storm. No Handbags Present

The Flicker Club Thu 14 October 8pm, Fri 15 October 1pm No Handbags are a resident theatre company with The Firestation making performance-based, multisensory experiences that emotionally engage and blur the boundaries between performer and audience. This company of performers with learning disabilities aim to challenge traditional perceptions of theatre.

The Flicker Club is a cabaret of glittering light and haunting shadows. See the feather dusters of fear! Taste the golden wine of a mermaid’s song!

"It’s Shaun of the Dead meets Woody Allen, with a nod and a wink to The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. “Played to a near hysterical audience” - The Guardian. £7 £5 concs & members

Hear the music of dreams and nightmares! The scent of carefree summer days is in the air so come and touch the clouds! £12 £11 concs £10 members School bookings available, call 01753 866 865 or david@firestationartscentre.com

The Confetti Maker

Fri 24 September 8pm Auditorium Written & directed by Dario Fo Starring Mario Pirovano.

The Inconsiderate Aberrations of Billy The Kid (written by Christopher Bailey) is an anarchic musical performed alongside a live rock band. Featuring a homicidal 10 year old, a singing abortion and a host of feminist angels - this outrageous, recklessly inventive comedy is not for the faint hearted!

Sat 23 October 8pm Auditorium Starring Frank Wurzinger

Dario Fo, Nobel laureate and Italy’s most important living playwright, not only writes but also directs this powerful one-man show. Starring collaborator Mario Pirovano, the play explores the life of one of the world’s best-known saints, Saint Francis of Assisi. Pirovano is manic, engaging and unforgettable as the storytelling monk who aims to spread Christ’s message with unruly humour. This is fringe theatre at its most electrifying.

A day in the life of a full-time confetti factory worker. Full of optimism, he makes confetti - cutting, perforating, shredding - all day, every day - but he has ambitions, dreams and fears beyond factory life. A piece combining slapstick, puppetry, absurd storytelling, improvisation and of course lots of small bits of paper, which are expertly woven into a hilarious, yet poignant show. Hugely watchable and enjoyable.

£12 £10 concs £9 members

A Warning to the Curious: Two Ghost Stories by M R James Wed 22 December 8pm Performed by R M Lloyd Parry

Lost Hearts, one of the first stories James wrote, features one of his most memorable villains, the predatory scholar Mr Abney. It is paired here with one the author’s most poignant and personal works: A Warning to the Curious, in which a young archaeologist is haunted and hunted by the guardian of an ancient treasure. The English seaside has never looked so menacing. £9 £8 concs £7 members

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DANCE

Fiesta Latina

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Hosted by Starlight Dance Company 2nd Friday of every month

“This 50-minute show has a mesmerising, illusory quality… it’s soothingly compelling - a harmonious shadow play of magic and myth” Time Out *****

Udify Dance Company presents:

Thu 07 October 7.30pm Auditorium

Tickets: £5 £10 including workshop Doors 7:30pm Workshop 8pm Social Dancing from 9pm

An evening of dance that will leave you wanting more.

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4 Men: Move

“Wonderful work that celebrates the possibilities of theatre.” The Guardian

4 Men: Move is Udify’s debut all male tour. Three outstanding pieces of dance all displaying Udify’s physical and intelligent movement style.

Through the Motion is a duet choreographed and performed by the Artistic Directors. A fast-paced, relentless work with a hint of Tango for good measure.

A special Christmas show for kids.

Alongside this is a brand new work by 18-year old choreographer Oliver Gratton. Commissioned by Hampshire Dance with funding from Youth Dance England, Out From Out Where is a dark and edgy collaboration with composers George Baker and Tom Norfolk from The Solar Sonic Collective. 4 Men: Move also features their critically acclaimed piece All For A Few, first seen at The Place, London as part of Resolution! 2010. Now reworked with an all male cast, its sharp dynamic wit and physical explosions of energy are set to Chay Burrows’ thundering original score. £12 £9 concs £8 members

4Motion Dance Theatre Company presents:

Sampled Sat 20 November 8pm Auditorium

The Magic Lamp is the story of a blessed and beautiful boy who, somehow, ends up with a lamp-dwelling genie at his disposal. This bewitching shadow play - for four years and above - is told using light, paper and oil. From these simplest of ingredients, fantastical characters are conjured and shimmering transformations take place. Souks, caves, palaces and deserts are choreographed to haunting and entrancing original music. Magical, captivating and stimulating.

4Motion present an evening of immersive performance installation including dance theatre, live art and music. Be the first to experience associate director Nocturn's 'Panic Attack' dance performance, to listen to the unique and thumping sounds of Awekid; and gaze at award-winning artist and Soulful Gallery member Matt Latchford's original projected pencil creations. Don't miss out on this extremely creative experience.

Recommended age 4-11. Running time 50 mins. Note that seating is a combination of ‘on floor’ and ‘on chairs’. Senior audience members will be given priority regarding seating.

£10 £7 concs £6 members

Adults £10 or £6 for children accompanied by adults Thursday 16 December (2 performances: 1pm & 5.30pm) Friday 17 December (6pm) Saturday 18 December (2 performances: 1pm & 4pm) Sunday 19 December (1pm)

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LITERARY

Windsor Fringe presents

Storytime! Children’s entertainment Sat 02 October Basement Studio

Conn Iggulden

Matthew Friday

(with Waterstones Bookseller).

2pm - 3pm

Thu 09 September 7.30pm

Matthew Friday will be storytelling for children aged four to eight, involving them in the stories as actors while he provides the props.

Conn Iggulden is a British author who writes historical fiction. His bestselling work includes The Gates Of Rome and The Gods Of War. He also coauthored the wildly successful The Dangerous Book for Boys.

Firestation Book Swap Thu 16 September, 21 October, 18 November

Conn will talk about his latest piece of fiction Empire of Silver (latest in the Conqueror series), and sign books plus answer questions from the audience.

7.45pm A literary event with a difference. Novelist Marie Phillips, author of Gods Behaving Badly and publisher Scott Pack host an evening of conversation and banter with a cracking line-up of guest writers.

£5 £3 members Accompanied children under 12, £3

Jenny Eclair

Don't expect the polite, reserved atmosphere you would normally find at a literary gathering – The Book Swap is irreverent, entertaining and slightly chaotic. You won’t hear boring speeches, the same old questions or authors reading from their latest book - but you could witness almost anything else.

(with Waterstones Booksellers) Thu 30 September 7.30pm Auditorium Jenny Eclair is an award-winning standup comic (she was the first woman to win the Perrier Award) and a regular “Grumpy Old Woman”. Now she comes to Windsor to talk about Chin Up Britain, her hilarious new book about returning to commonsense and embracing the new austerity. Can’t afford a holiday or new shoes? Jenny will advise. Beauty on a budget? Jenny can help with that too. Can’t tune into Freeview? Jenny can sympathise. And there’s more...

Deirdre Edwards 3pm - 4pm Deirdre will be bringing her book, Willowby’s World, to life for seven to 12-year-olds in a fun workshop where she’ll read extracts and involve children in the story. £2 per child Available from The Firestation Box Office

(Few tickets left. Members given priority) £8 available from The Firestation Box Office

Royal Berkshire Poetry Competition Poetry Raw night

A Windsor Festival Event

Previous authors have included Robert McCrum, Kate Williams, Sue Cook, Ray Robinson, Marcus Chown, Kate Clanchy, Robert Hudson, Matt Rudd, Andrew Kaufman (pictured) and Matt Beaumont. This Autumn season promises to have yet more esteemed and fascinating authors. £5

Thu 11 November 8pm

Holly Webb (Children’s author) Sat 25 September 12 noon Basement Studio Holly Webb, author of the best-selling Lost in the Snow, introduces her latest adorable (if slightly mischievous) character, Rascal. The playful little puppy is always getting himself and his young owner into all kinds of mischief. Children £3. Adults free Call Windsor Festival Box Office on 01753 740 121

Audience members are required to bring an unwanted book along with them which they will have an opportunity to swap for another. No one leaves empty handed!

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Poetry Raw is a night celebrating original poetry from the region, characterised by writing skills of distinction and performers of real talent writing and performing their own material. As well as loads of live poetry readings, the winners of The Royal Berkshire Poetry Competition will be selected and announced. If you wish to enter the competition an entry form is available at RBWM Libraries, or on-line at www.beatmagazine.co.uk/the-royal-berkshirepoetry-competition-entry-form

Check website for full details of Bookswap events.

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KIDS & YOUNG PEOPLE Adults £5.00 Children £2.50, £1 per person with Advantage Card or Members: max 2 Adults + 2 Children

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Sat 04 1pm An American Tail 1986 U Set in the late 1800s, An American Tail is a charming animated film - produced by Steven Spielberg - that tells of a family of Russian-Jewish mice who escape from their homeland to go to an America free from cats. But calamity! Hero Fievel becomes separated from his family and discovers that there are cats in America too.

Asterix and The Viki ngs

Sat 11 1pm Streetdance 2D 2010 Featuring the unlikely combination of Charlotte Rampling and UK Dance troupe Flawless, this a UK dance extravaganza that will have you stomping and backflipping for days afterwards. Swanky dance routines, rapping and food fights are all part of the fun.

Sat 02 1pm Asterix and The Vikings 2006 U When Chief Vitalstatistix's lazy nephew Justforkix arrives in the little Gaulish village, the Chief asks Asterix and Obelix to help toughen him up a bit. When Justforkix is kidnapped by a Viking horde, the amazing duo are the only ones who can possibly save him.

Sat 18 1pm Furry Vengeance 2010 PG The woodland creatures, led by a sly racoon, get their own back on estate agent Dan Sanders (Brendan Fraser). The animals fight back against his plans to destroy their homes and build a new suburban development by turning the tables on him, and really making him sweat under his collar.

Sat 09 1pm Tooth Fairy 2010 PG The ‘Tooth Fairy’, a hockey player renowned for knocking out his opponents’ teeth, is declared a “dream crusher” and sentenced to become a real tooth fairy. Stars The Rock and Julie Andrews. Sat 16 1pm Bee Movie 2007 U This animated adventure written by Jerry Seinfield concerns Barry B. Benson’s battle to sue the human race for centuries of stealing honey from his fellow bees. Features the voices of Renee Zellwegger and Matthew Broderick.

Bugsy Malone

Sat 25 1pm Bugsy Malone 1976 U The classic movie musical, directed by Alan Parker, and made up of an entire cast of kids. Fat Sam has a rival in Dandy Dan. But will the custard ‘splurge guns’ mean curtains for everyone concerned? A film that will have adults and children alike tapping their toes. Stars Jodie Foster.

Sat 23 1pm Shrek Forever After 2D 2010 PG Having challenged an evil dragon, saved a princess and rescued a kingdom - Shrek has turned into your average family ogre. Suddenly he starts longing for his old life and foolishly signs an agreement with conman Rumpelstiltskin. Sat 30 1pm Babe: Pig in the City 1998 U When farmer Hoggett injures himself unexpectedly, Babe is taken to the city to try to recover the farm’s finances, but ends up in a hotel full of other animals that need his help.

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NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Sat 06 1pm Karate Kid 2010 PG This remake of the well-known original does not pull its punches. When youngster Dre moves to China, he becomes the enemy of a group of kung-fu bullies after trying to impress a girl. Luckily for Dre, he is taken under the wing of the school maintenance man (Jackie Chan) and a Kung Fu prodigy is born. Sat 13 1pm Herbie goes to Monte Carlo 1977 U Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. Following close behind are thieves who, having hidden diamonds in Herbie’s gas tank, now want the loot back. So Herbie and driver Jim Douglas are in a whole lot of trouble.

Scott Pilgrim vs.

The World

Sat 04 1pm Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 2010 12 A brand new film from Edgar ‘Spaced’ Wright , the director of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Scott Pilgrim has the perfect life: he is 23, in a rock band and dating his high school sweetheart. His world is turned upside down when he meets beautiful delivery girl Ramona Flowers, but can he defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends to win her heart? Stars Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad). Sat 11 1pm Marmaduke 2010 U The loveable Great Dane springs from the comic book and onto the big screen. When his family move to California, teenage pup Duke manages to wreak havoc upon his new neighbourhood and the other animals that live there.

Toy Story 3

Sat 20 1pm Toy Story 3 2010 U Woody, Buzz and the rest of the toy box are back, and this is said to best of the whole trilogy for pure excitement and laughs. An excellent adventure. With Tom Hanks as Woody. Sat 27 1pm Prince Of Egypt 1998 PG An all-star cast voice this animated tale of two brothers, Moses and Rameses. One is born of royal blood, the other is an orphan with a secret past. They grow up the best of friends until the truth ultimately sets them against each other. Their final confrontation will forever change their lives.

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Firestarters Youth Theatre Starting Mon 20 & Tue 21 September The Firestarters Youth Theatre is all about focusing on the more creative aspect of performing. Hosted by Everyday Theatre, our classes are dedicated to creativity - we never work on a play we haven’t written ourselves and our kids will never perform something that isn’t entirely unique to them. Anyone is welcome to come and give it a go and your first class is always free.

Kraft Werks! Saturdays 10.30am - 12pm 3* - 10years £6 extra siblings £4 A fun packing, gob smacking, paint splatting, fabric painting, foot tapping, clay thwacking morning of arts, crafts, music and performance for those of you who, after a whole week, still have ideas to explore and energy to burn! Kraft Werks! is a unique class that offers children the chance to explore all sides of their creative selves in a fun and often chaotic environment that they relish!

Baby Botticellis Tuesdays 10.00 - 11.00 £4 extra siblings £2.50 Basement Studio Get messy at The Firestation's great parent and child art class! Splatter painting, clay modelling, group painting and lots of fun, Baby Botticellis is a relaxed and fun environment for kids and their parents to get creative, make a mess, and not get told off!

Monday Monkeys Yrs 3&4 4pm - 5pm £50 Dreamers Yrs 5&6 5.15pm - 6.15pm £50 Performers Yrs 7&8 6.30pm - 8pm £75 Tuesday Perfecters Yrs 9&10 4pm - 6pm £100 Firestarters Yrs 11-13 6pm - 8pm £100

4Motion youth classes are packed with energy, originality and fun! 4Motion use dance theatre concepts in an inclusive and friendly environment, developing new ideas and creative minds. Classes focus on contemporary dance techniques, fitness, choreography and performance skills. Tuesdays starting 21 September £60 10 wks Sparks 5 to 8 yrs 4.30pm - 5.20pm Flames 9 to 12 yrs 5.30pm - 6.30pm Blaze 13 + 6.30pm - 7.30pm 4MDT Youth Co. is a young professional dance theatre company for 15 - 21 year olds. These classes are for young people who enjoy dance and theatre, and have a drive to explore new ways of working, excel in group dynamics and a passion for creating unique performances.

SOTA Sunday Stage School Dance, Singing & Drama for 3 - 18 year olds Sun 19 September - Sun 05 December 10.00am - 1.15pm SOTA Seeds provides 3-5 year olds with a fun, all round introduction to performing arts through dance, singing and drama. Moving to music, playing percussive instruments, role play with puppets and singing together. 3 - 5 yrs 10am - 10.45am £70 10 wks 6 - 18 yrs 10.15am - 1.15pm £220 10 wks SOTA enables 6-18 year olds to develop skills in dance, singing and drama in a creative and stimulating environment. Working in three age groups, pupils rotate between three workshops lead by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.

Wednesdays starting 22 September £80 10 wks 4MDT Youth Co. 15 - 21 yrs 5.45pm - 7.30pm Audition: Wednesday 15th September

Hawthorne School of Dance Mon 06 September - Mon 13 December Brand new classes in Ballet and Tap! Hawthorne School of Dance presents fun and friendly classes for children aged 4 to 7 years, with more classes to be added soon. Annual performances and optional examinations in the ISTD syllabus. 3:45 - 4:30 Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap (4&5 yrs) 4:30 - 5:20 Primary Ballet & Tap (5&6 yrs) £112/£104 per 14wk term

Pure Dance Union Sun 12 September - Sun 12 December Pure Dance Union is The Firestation's brand new professional dance company, designed for dancers aged 7 to 25 who love to dance and want to push themselves to the max!

6:00 - 6:30 Grade 1 Tap (6&7 yrs) £84/£78 per 14wk term

Directed and tutored by professional dancers from Dance Intervention, PDU welcomes dancers of all ages and abilities into a unique class structure to offer a challenging, supportive, demanding and exciting company which will take dancers beyond their expectations.

Film In A Day

3pm - 4pm Company Rehearsal 4pm - 5pm Apprentices and Company Class

5:20 - 6:00 Grade 1 Ballet (6&7 yrs) £98/£91 per 14 wk term

Sat 25 September, 30 October, 27 November Film In A Day is a fun and practical class for you to pick up the camera and get filming, acting, directing AND editing! Invite your family and friends to see your film in our cinema at the end of the day at 4.15pm. 1pm - 4.30pm 7 to 12 years £20 £15 siblings Price includes one copy of your film per family

4Motion Youth Classes & 4MDT Youth Co.

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PDU Apprentices (1hr) £72 PDU Company (2hrs) £84

Blossom Ballet Blossom Ballet and its programme were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance and education. Pictures, props and instruments are used and Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun. Monday Saplings (27-36 mths) 2.20pm - 2.50pm £84/£78 14 wks Buds (3 and 4 yrs) 3.00pm - 3.40pm £98/£91 14 wks Wednesday Seeds (18-26 mths) 10.00am - 10.30am Saplings (27-36 mths) 10.40am - 11.10am £84/£78 14 wks Buds (3 and 4 yrs) 11.20am - 12.00pm £98/£91 14 wks

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Sing Out Fridays from 03 September 6pm - 7pm £4 A hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a go at song writing and 3 part harmonies! The Sing Out group meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out!

Making Rings Introduction to Silver Jewellery Thu 09 December 10.30am - 12.30pm

No Handbags Theatre Company Every Thursday from 02 September 10am - 3.30pm No Handbags creates visually striking performancebased experiences. The company of performers with learning disabilities aims to challenge traditional perceptions of theatre and explore non conventional methods. Contact: Nikki or Matt on 01753 866 865 More about No Handbags and their excellent Flicker production in our Theatre pages

Just in time for Christmas, learn how to size a ring, saw, file, solder and polish silver and leave with your own, handmade silver ring. Suitable for complete beginners, or if you have attended one of Janet's popular classes before then learn a whole range of new ring making techniques.

Mondays from 06 September 8.15pm - 9.30pm £32 4 weeks £10 per session Back by popular demand! As a first-time dabbler in unscripted theatre, Introduction to Improvisation will nurture your skills in a supportive atmosphere. Based on the four pillars of dramatic performance: story, character, theme, and style, experienced improver/teacher Anastasia Lainas-Hayward will guide you through this improv workshop to introduce these basic performance skills and help develop team dynamic and trust. No previous theatre experience needed, just a willingness to try something new.

Professional Writing for Blogs & Magazines

Starlight Dance Every Wednesday - Cuban Salsa! All levels 8pm Social Dancing/Practice 9pm £7.50 GA £7 Advantage Card Starlight Dance company continues to provide authentic Latin dance tuition for adults, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers, taking in Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. Tuition by Miguel Ramirez professional dancer and choreographer from the Dominican Republic. Contact: Zoe Ramirez on 07929 168886 www.starlightdancecompany.com

Tuesdays for 5 weeks from 2 November 8pm £48 course Learn to write articles and blog posts that get attention, get published and drive traffic to your site using social media effectively. Course leader Mel Gow is published author and editor of Beat Magazine.

Maximum class size 12 people, suitable for age 16 years and above. Small additional charge on the day for materials at £2 per person.

Fiesta Latina

£10 Advance booking essential

Hosted by Starlight Dance Company 2nd Friday of every month

Graffiti Art Workshop

Windsor Photographic Society

Sat 09 October & Sat 11 December 2pm - 3.30pm

Every Monday from 06 September 8pm - 10pm Basement Studio The Windsor Photographic Society is one of the largest photographic societies in the UK. Members enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a varied and stimulating programme of practical help, creative sessions, speakers, competitions, and social evenings. Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975

Introduction to Improvisation

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Come join the Soulful Gallery artists and learn how to create your very own piece of Graffiti Art. Learn the basics of how to design your name or 'tag', create an outline and produce a full colour piece working with Motolow paint pens. No drawing or painting expertise required. Suitable for 7 years and above. £12 per student

Latin Music & dancing till midnight… Cuban cocktails, Latino visuals & special guests, including Reggaeton, Edward Tattisfield (Tango) and Martina and Miguel (Bachata)! Plus dance workshops: bachata, tango, Latin urban, rumba, etc. Tickets: £5 £10 including workshop Doors 7:30pm Workshop 8pm Social Dancing from 9pm For more information check www.firestationartscentre.com

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GALLERY Martina Lindqvist and Tim Sullivan

Aidan McNeill:

Until Sat 18 September

Non-Native Invasive and the Ha-Project

Jerwood Photography Prize 2008 Winner Martina Lindqvist's project A Thousand Little Suns is influenced by an interest in spatial psychology, and more precisely the emotive effects of landscapes and forested wilder land. It takes a contemplative look at the northern landscapes of Ostrobothnia in central Finland, which during the autumn and winter months should be shrouded by an impenetrable darkness, but instead finds itself lit by a thousand glowing lights. The lights are neither natural nor intentional, but a byproduct of an armada of industrial sized greenhouses scattered around the area, changing it into something weird and alien - something that seems impossible to the rational mind.

Mon 1 November - Sat 11 December Canadian artist Aidan McNeill’s photography series 'Non-Native Invasive' investigates species placed on the English DEFRA list for control and eradication. Beautiful images of the condemned plants are displayed with photo-montages of UK controlled species. Aidan’s photographic work deals with geography and is anchored in history and portraiture. Her practice is about collective experience; what it is to be human within a period of technological dominance and how that affects or displaces certain landscapes and activities.

Modern Masterpieces Student and Recent Graduate Exhibition

13 December - 22 January 2011 We present two contemporary artists creating work in the traditional medium of painting: Katie Tunn and Mark Metcalfe.

Mon 20 September - Sat 30 October The pick of the bunch from a call-out for talented students and recent graduates produced a fantastic mix of painting, illustration, photography, installation and video. Featuring beautiful prints from Ruth Rachel Binfor’s ‘Sequence of Books’, large colourrich paintings by Christopher Sharp, photography by Hannah Laycock, a huge lonely hearts banner by Lucy Hobbs and playful illustration by Emma Morris.

Poking fun at what we consider vulgar and how we appreciate things with age, local artist Katie Tunn exhibits her series of recognisable National Gallery postcards, altered with paint to include some of the trappings of modern consumer society. How do we feel about these symbols of our modern consumer culture invading such revered works and would the old masters have included them if they had been painting today?

Video pieces on the MicroGallery screen by Sarah Filmer, Ruaidhri Ryan and Isabel Lima. Showing in the Micro-Gallery is a slide show of The Ha-Project, a collaborative online dialogue of photographic images between Aidan and Finnish artist Hanna Korhonen. www.aidan-mcneill.com

Mark Metcalfe’s paintings reflect a preoccupation with memory and nostalgia, where an image can posit a peculiar melancholy or sense of the uncanny, through a memorialization of the past. Metcalfe’s paintings, prints and sculptural works are dense with memory and cultural emblems we can recognise, whilst equally implying a new and perhaps foreign language of myth and allegory.

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PROJECTS

MEMBERSHIP

Educational & Community Work

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The Firestation works closely with local schools, colleges and community organisations to establish and develop creative projects in partnership with teachers, artists and students.

Drop into our relaxed and friendly bars anytime from 10am every day to sample some of our delicious food, grab a drink or maybe enjoy an indulgent cappuccino whilst surfing the web.

As we go to press we welcome Dave Howard to the role of Education & Participation Manager. Dave aims to build on the great work of his predecessors by further developing partnerships with local schools, colleges and community organisations.

Our upper and lower bars house a regular programme of vibey music nights from our resident DJs as well as showcasing our monthly exhibitions.

Dave will be maintaining the established programme, which includes public classes and workshops, the Artist in Residence programme at Windsor Boys’ School and the four local middle schools, INSET courses for teachers and workshop opportunities for students. He is also particularly looking to develop long-term projects with community partners.

Our Auditorium, Basement Studio, IT Studio & bars are all superbly equipped and available for private hire individually or as a whole. Whether you need a meeting space, a venue for your presentation, IT facilities or just want to throw a great party, we have the perfect solution for you, right in the heart of Windsor.

South East Youth Dance England Regional Hub Meeting Mon 13 September 1-3.30pm Free South East Youth Dance England Hub Meeting Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and Berkshire The aims of the SEYDN are to: • Enhance communication and networking • Facilitate a flow of information between youth dance providers, the Youth Dance Strategy Manager and Youth Dance England • Improve the coordination and scheduling of youth dance activity • Distribute activity funds to add value to the work of youth dance providers

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Who is the SEYDN for? The SEYDN is open to all youth dance providers in the south east of England. Current membership includes those working in venues, education, schools, agencies and local authorities as well as a large number of freelance artists and practitioners. How can I get involved? It is free to join the SEYDN and you can participate in two different ways: Join a Hub There are four SEYDN hubs across the region. Each hub has its own facilitator who organises quarterly meetings and coordinates communications between hub members. Each hub has access to a small amount of funding to add value to the work of its members.

We also have a range of partner restaurants and caterers to offer as an alternative.

• Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes - facilitated by Jo Griffiths, OYAP Trust. For more information about The Firestation’s Education and Community Programme, or to discuss future partnership projects please contact Dave Howard, Education and Participation Manager on 01753 866 865 or david@firestationartscentre.com.

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Exclusive booking period for each season For up to two weeks following the launch of the season, tickets are available only to members giving you the opportunity to purchase the same seats for all performances. Discount on all season performances Up to 20% discount on each performance. Join now and start saving!

Discounts with our partner restaurants & shops We are building a hot list of local restaurants, shops and organizations happy to offer further discounts to Firestation Members. Check website for up to date list.

• Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and Berkshire - facilitated by Hannah Wheeler • Kent, Medway, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove - facilitated by Nina Atkinson, Loop Dance Company

An invitation to the launch of the season Join us and celebrate at our exclusive members only event at the launch of each new season and receive a hot off the press brochure for the following season and a chance to chat with us and other members about what’s coming up.

Discount at The Firestation Bar By showing your membership card, you will receive a 10% discount on your meals at our bar.

The SEYDN hubs cover the following geographical areas:

• Surrey and West Sussex - facilitated by Kirsty Bell

Our bars serve a great range of hot and cold food, teas & coffees, drinks and cocktails all day and our staff are always happy to help you devise a pre ordered, pay as you go or canapés menu.

Membership Firestation Membership is a great way to support your arts centre and get loads of discounts and exclusive offers. Our members enjoy many immediate benefits:

Pricing Our Membership prices are as follows:

Private Film & Wii Nights

Firestation Membership £25.00

Hire out our Cinema exclusively just for you and your friends to watch your favourite films or indulge in the ultimate Wii experience! Great for parties of all ages. Need drinks and food served right to your seat? We do that too!

with Concession £20.00

Call us on 01753 866 865 or email: info@firestationartscentre.com to discuss what you need or to book

Family Membership £37.50 All memberships are valid for 12 months from the time of purchase. How to join: To get your Firestation Membership please visit our website and fill out the short registration form or call us on 01753 866 865.

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Getting Here The Firestation centre for arts and culture is housed in The Old Court, Windsor's old Firestation, Magistrates Court & Police Station. You'll find us on the corner of St Leonards Road & St Marks Road, look for the big red fire doors and red railings. On Foot & Bike From Windsor Castle, go straight down Peascod Street until you reach the Criterion & Crosses Corner pubs at the traffic lights. Go straight across and keep heading down, past East Berkshire College on your right, you should be able to see us, all red and shiny, on the right side of the road. By Train We are a fifteen minute walk from Windsor & Eton Riverside Station or ten minutes from Windsor Central Station.

Access The Auditorium and Upper Bar are accessible by wheelchair and there is a designated disabled parking space and access ramp at the rear of the building. Opening Times 10am to Midnight Monday to Saturday - 11am to 11pm Sunday Box Office You can purchase tickets for all of our events and some classes: • on-line at www.firestationartscentre.com • in person during our opening hours • by phone on 01753 866 865 • email enquiries to boxoffice@firestationartscentre.com New events are being added regularly so please check our website often for latest details

By Bus The Firestation is well served by buses to and from Windsor, Slough, Bracknell and the surrounding area. Routes 71, 191, 200, 701 & 702 either go right by us or very near by. By Car The Firestation is within easy reach of the M4 (Jct 6) and M40 (Jct 2). We have a number of inexpensive short stay bays opposite The Firestation offering discounts for Advantage Card holders. A parking space at the rear of the building is available for Disabled Badge holders plus a limited number of spaces are kindly made available to us from 7pm (please check on arrival). Nearest multi-storey car park is situated 5 minutes away on the corner of Victoria Road and Alexandra Road.

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