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Events: May - Aug 2011
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CONTENTS Dan Eastmond Managing Director
A shopping list, we joked in the office, as I scratched my head and moaned about not knowing what to write to you this time. "Everybody's talking about funding" I said "maybe we should talk about something else, something more exciting?" "THE FUTURE!!" chorused the reply from my trusty office chums (ah, the delight of working with such people!).
02. MUSIC 06. COMEDY
So here is our shopping list, a list of questions really, that we've been talking a lot about over recent months, in the office, email exchanges, at conferences and at the bar.
08. THEATRE
What will future cinemas look like?
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SUNDAYS AT THE FIRESTATION/CINEMA
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LITERARY
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GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL
If theatres have been the same for millennia, what could a C21st theatre be? What would a wholly independent arts sector, unfunded and rich in surpluses, feel like? What is the dress code of our minute by minute relationship with the world and each other?
09. DANCE
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KIDS & YOUNG PEOPLE
How can visual artists work with the modern aesthetic born of games consoles and virtual exchanges?
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Where is the music that soars with the sounds of our contemporary hopes and dreams?
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LEARNING
How do you champion difference without entrenching its ‘otherness’?
22. GALLERY
Where does mainstream culture become low culture, and does it matter?
24. GET INVOLVED 25. BARS & HIRE
add your question here, rip this out and give it back to us!
Whoa there ideas pony!!! We don’t need this flurry of queries, you say! We only popped in for a latte! Oh well alright then, spoil sport... A quick blast through the truly spectacular stuff coming your way this summer and I’m off to have a chamomile tea! The return of Ska-b-q (ifc), The Horn The Hunt album launch (p.2), Robin Hitchcock (p.4), Firestation Goes Pop (p.5), Reginald D Hunter (p.7), Shappi Khorsandi (p.7), The Firestation’s first Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (p.13), Fashion & Fabric classes (p.19) and way too much more to fit in here!! Things we may or may not be doing that you should Google anyway; Nomad Cinema, Maaike Schoorel, Dutch Uncles, Tame Impala, Art Licks.
All details are correct at time of going to press. The Firestation reserves the right to modify or cancel any event if unforeseen circumstances arise. If we cancel we shall inform you as soon as possible and offer you a full refund.
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MUSIC . . . C I S U M W E N L ESSENTIA Y A D I R F T S R I F Y R ...EVE The Horn The Hunt (Album Launch Party) Fri 06 May The Horn the Hunt are serene female vocals, atmospheric synth, electronic beats and creeping guitar. This Windsor gig marks the 1st date of a national tour for the release of the album 'Depressur Jolie' on White Label Music (co-run by Anne from Add N to X). £6/£3 nt
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Dead Mask Club plus Kieland Ridge, Soldiers of the Lost Art Fri 03 June Dead Mask Club
Dead Mask Club are four hard rocking troubadours creating quite an impression with their single Gun Dog. Think Mogwai, Jim Jones Revue and other darker, edgier things. Kieland Ridge claim their influences as Foo Fighters, The White Stripes and Jimi Hendrix. Soldiers Of The Lost Art are good, muscular support. £6/£3
The Piney Gir Country Roadshow Fri 01 July The Piney Gir Country Roadshow
Ignition is the first Friday of every month and will include indie DJs and drinks at studentfriendly prices. Note: there is no Ignition on August 05 due to a Russell Kane preview show. But look out for a replacement date that month.
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Piney grew up in isolation in the American Midwest. She joined her first band, a synth pop duo who released a single with Mute and toured Europe with Erasure. Some would describe her musical direction now as “indie Dolly Parton”. If you like Patsy Cline, Gram Parsons and good whiskey, the chances are you’re going to love Piney. £6/£3
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Georgie Fame and Sons Thu 12 May 8pm Auditorium With over twenty albums and fourteen hit singles, including the Number 1’s: Yeh Yeh, Getaway and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde, Georgie Fame’s popularity continues to go from strength to strength. Add to this a long list of collaborations with some of music’s most famous names: Muddy Waters, Gene Vincent, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison, amongst many others, and in Georgie Fame you have a bona fide musical legend! As a jazz and blues performer he is unmatched. Recent projects have included work with Van Morrison, The London Symphony Orchestra and ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman. And of course Georgie continues to play the same trademark Hammond Organ he has had since 1966! "Sends us home happy to have been in the presence of genuine cool" - The Guardian £20
Dutch Uncles Fri 27 May 8pm Basement Studio Dutch Uncles are fast becoming known for their unmistakable brand of progressive alt-pop, blending complex compositions and off-kilter time signatures with floating melodies. Pulling unlikely influences from Steve Reich, XTC and King Crimson the band have an unconventional approach to songwriting. After recording a new album sampler the band were picked up over the summer by the indie label Memphis Industries (home of Field Music and The Go Team) and are now ready for a full on UK assault with their new album all finished and due for release in the Spring. The New Year has seen them tipped as '2011 Ones to Watch' by many including The Times, The Fly, Q and Huw Stephens. All tickets: £5
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Robyn Hitchcock (Special Acoustic Show) Thu 02 June 8pm Auditorium The psychedelic legend and songwriting genius, Robyn Hitchcock, plays an intimate acoustic set at The Firestation. (His acoustic sets are something of a rarity these days, and it’s been some years since the last one). A massive influence on REM (Peter Buck joined his band for a while) and a founding member of The Soft Boys – Robyn Hitchcock has taken time off from playing recent Bowie, Beefheart and Beatles sets (with Graham Coxon and Green Gartside, among others) and acting in The Manchurian Candidate to play us a special selection from his own well-loved (and extensive) back catalogue. This promises to be a night of surreal, quirky and melancholic lyrics and melodies. Support from Terry Edwards (Gallon Drunk/Lydia Lunch/ The Higsons). £13.50
Sound of Rum (as part of The River Rat Pack Tour) 24 May 8pm Basement Studio Sound of Rum formed in the summer of 2008. Since then rapper Kate Tempest, guitarist Archie Marsh and drummer Ferry Lawrenson have been playing gigs all over Britain, at every festival going - whether on actual stages or just busking in the rain. They’ve been played on Rob Da Bank’s Radio 1 and have been in for a hub session with Stephen Merchant on BBC6music. They’ve also recently finished recording their first full length album for Sunday Best. Support from Beans On Toast. The River Rat Pack is an entirely unique concept setting sail once a year. Taking a group of talented, upcoming musicians on three barges to live for a week and cruise from London to Oxford playing free gigs all the way (Mumford & Sons played last year!) You'll catch the whole line up playing in venues each night and on top of the barge during the day. Free
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COMEDY Andi Osho plus Tom Price Thu 26 May 8pm Basement Studio In three short years, Andi - with her perfect delivery and hilarious narratives - has made a big splash on the comedy scene, with much talked about appearances on Mock The Week, The Matthew Wright Show and Stand Up For The Week.
Phil Nichol Plus support from Gordon Southern Thu 30 June 8pm Basement Studio There is nobody like Phil Nicol for sheer lunacy. He’s entrancing, alarming and hilarious. He’s also an actor (played Boy George in musical Taboo), a musician and a recipient of about a hundred comedy awards (Time Out, Perrier, etc). Mayhem will no doubt ensue. “Seismically powerful award-winning comic force” - The Scotsman
Steve Hall Plus support from (the brilliant!) Carey Marx Thu 28 July 8pm Basement Studio As a solo live performer Steve Hall has provided the support for Russell Howard on his sell-out national tours. Steve also makes up one third of We Are Klang (featuring Firestation favourite Greg Davies). "This is stand-up as it should be: snappy and smart, occasionally nasty, and always funny" - The List
Junior Simpson plus support acts Thu 25 August 8pm Basement Studio Luton's lapsed choirboy Junior Simpson (The Frank Skinner Show, Live At Jongleurs) is back in town! But for one night only. So enjoy. All Selah! D’Or tickets are £9 £7.50 concs £6.50 members
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Reginald D Hunter (Warm-Up Show for new tour) Sat 18 June 8pm Auditorium Reginald D Hunter’s work is brutally honest, frequently controversial but always meticulously thought out. He is one of the few performers to have been nominated for the highly coveted main Perrier Award in three consecutive years and has become a wellknown face on primetime television shows such as Have I Got News For You. Support act is the amazing Steve Hughes. “His presence and intelligence make him one of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country” - Sunday Times £15
Russell Kane Manscaping (Edinburgh Preview) Fri 05 August 8pm Auditorium For those who missed him last season, a sneak preview of his much anticipated, brand new show: Manscaping. Join Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, Russell Kane, as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur; you watch and laugh. “A seriously good comedian” - The Times £10
Shappi Khorsandi: Me and My Brother in Our Pants, Holding Hands (Edinburgh Preview) Fri 22 July 8pm Auditorium The star of BBC1's Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyres' Comedy Roadshow and Radio 4's Shappi Talk finally comes to Windsor. A brilliant new show about a brother and sister who were best friends. But being best friends doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t enjoy beating each other up! Shappi is a British Comedy Award Nominee 2010. “Piercingly funny material” - The Evening Standard £10
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THEATRE
2 FANTASTIC SHOWS IN ONE: Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets & Magician Ali Cook Sat 16 July 8pm Auditorium
Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets
Kevin Precious in Not Appropriate: a show about teaching Thu 07 July 8pm Basement Studio Having successfully premiered the show at the 2010 Brighton Fringe, Kevin Precious has been touring this hugely popular show at theatres and arts centres throughout the land. 'Not Appropriate' is the most overused term of disapproval in the teacher's canon. Join Kevin as he explores his former life as a teacher. A show that will appeal to anyone who has ever taught or – for that matter – been to school.
(Puppet-related mayhem) Absolutely stupidly hilarious! Taking on anything from James Bond to Star Wars, these guys bring you a brand new show full of songs, sketches, socks and violence. Having appeared on MTV, GMTV, The Culture Show and The One Show, these socks are unstoppable…. “What makes this show so good is that the duo's material would be funny even if presented conventionally. When delivered by two socks, it becomes genius” - Fest
Very funny and unsurprisingly so, as Kevin makes a living from MCing at comedy clubs around the country. “If he were any more laid back he'd fall over we fell over laughing” - The Evening Standard £8.50/£7.50 concs and members
Ali Cook (Magic & Comedy) Following his sell-out success in Edinburgh 2010 expect red-hot magician Ali Cook to astound you with awe-inspiring magic and offbeat comedy. Ali Cook has starred in Dirty Tricks (Channel 4) nominated for The British Comedy Awards and The Golden Rose of Montreaux, and has often worked with Jerry Sadowitz. “Stunning tricks...truly awesome” – Chortle (90 mins show) £10/£9 concs /£7 mems
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DANCE The First 4Motion Dance Festival Professional, Youth & Community Saturday 25 June 2011, 7.30pm £8/£5 conc Coinciding with the Firestation’s 2011 Youth Arts Festival, 4Motion host their annual dance festival with an exciting twist! Think exciting youth dance, mixed with professional performances, and a programme of high energy workshops to try out…come on you know you want to give it a go! 4Motion invite their youth groups, 4MDT Youth Co, school dance groups, 4MDT graduates, and youth companies from around the South East to perform in a big summer celebration of dance. 4Motion’s professional company will also join the line up to present their touring piece ‘Bitter Pill’, sharing in a night of true creative dance collaboration. Come and witness the extraordinary talent of these young performers dancing together under one roof; it promises to be an event that will blow your socks off! Taster workshops for children, young people, adults and schools on offer and delivered in the local community. To find out more and book please contact 4Motion on info@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk 07792 859 254.
Fiesta Latina @ The Firestation Hosted by Starlight Dance Company 13 May, 10 June, 08 July, 12 August (2nd Friday of every month) A fun-packed evening featuring the best Latin music (Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Bachata & Urban Reggaeton, etc) played by the best DJs. Plus dancing till midnight… Cuban cocktails, Latino visuals & very special guests. Plus dance workshops with Top Cuban Artists: Rueda De Casino, Salsa Styling, Bachata, Tango, Merengue, Rumba, etc. £11 including social dancing and workshop £5 social dancing Doors open 7:30pm Workshop 8pm For more information check www.firestationartscentre.com or contact Zoe: 07929 168 886
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...and every Sunday at 7.30pm - All tickets £7.25 £5.75 £4 Mem May
June
01 Black Swan 2010 15 A ballet dancer wins the lead in Swan Lake and is perfect for the role of the delicate White Swan (Princess Odette). Stars Oscar winner Natalie Portman.
05 The Tempest 2011 PG In Julie ‘Lion King’ Taymor's version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the main character is now a woman named Prospera. With Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Tom Conti and Alfred Molina.
08 The Fighter 2010 15 A look at the early years of boxer ‘Irish’ Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him. Starring and Christian Bale. Stormed the Oscars. 15 Brighton Rock 2010 15 A terrific remake of the 1947 classic. Charts the headlong fall of Pinkie, a razor-wielding teenager with a religious death wish. Starring Helen Mirren and John Hurt.
22 Inside Job 2010 12A Starring Matt Damon. Inside Job provides a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008. Oscar winner for Best Documentary. 29 Paul 2011 15 From the people who bought you Superbad and Shaun Of The Dead, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost travel across America and encounter an alien.
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12 Submarine 2010 15 A comedy which follows a 15-year-old boy with two objectives: to lose his virginity before his next birthday, and to stop his mother from leaving his father. Directed by Richard Ayoade, Moss in TV’s The IT Crowd. Lovely. 19 Prick Up Your Ears 1987 15 Gary Oldman stars as celebrated gay playwright Joe Orton (of Entertaining Mr Sloane fame) in this superb drama directed by Stephen Frears. Alfred Molina plays unbalanced lover Kenneth Halliwell. 26 My Own Private Idaho 1991 18 Two best friends, living on the streets of Portland as hustlers, embark on a journey of self-discovery. Starring Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix. Director Gus Van Sant at his very best.
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03 Killing Bono 2011 15 Two brothers attempt to become global rock stars but can only look on as school friends U2 become the biggest band in the world. Stars Pete Postlethwaite and is adapted from the novel by Neil McCormick.
07 Thor 2011 cert tbc The powerful but arrogant warrior Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth, where he becomes one of their finest defenders. Directed by Kenneth Branagh.
10 Essential Killing 2011 18 Suspected terrorist Mohammed (Vincent Gallo) is captured by US forces and taken to an unnamed European country. Using his instincts he is forced to escape across the snowbound landscape. Brilliantly directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.
14 Attack the Block 2011 cert tbc A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion. Funny but also very scary in parts. Stars Nick Frost and Jodie Whittaker. Directed by Joe Cornish of Adam and Joe fame.
17 The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover 1989 18 A bullying villain (Michael Gambon) spews hate and abuse in a restaurant run by a stoic French chef, but the thief’s wife (Helen Mirren) is conducting an affair with a much gentler, erudite lover. 24 The Big Lebowski 1998 18 Directed by ‘True Grit’ directors the Coen Brothers, this cult hit is a stunningly visual tale. Bowler and uber-slacker Jeff Bridges is drawn into a world of kidnappers, nihilists and porn mobsters.
21 The Tree of Life 2011 cert tbc Starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn. This hotly anticipated film centres around a family in the 1950s. The eldest son of three boys witnesses the loss of innocence. Directed by Terrence Malick (The Thin Red Line).
Plus Wii Bowling Tournament from 6.00pm! 31 Water for Elephants 2011 cert tbc Starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson. A handsome veterinary student falls for a married circus performer in this romantic drama.
28 Gattaca 1997 15 In the 21st century, a genetically inferior man assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream of space travel. Starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law.
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LITERARY Firestation Book Swap Thu 19 May, 16 June, 21 July, 18 August (every third Thursday of the month) 7.45pm A literary event with a difference Novelist Marie Phillips, author of Gods Behaving Badly and publisher Scott Pack continue to host an evening of conversation and banter in this increasingly popular literary event. Radio 4 and various literary festivals can’t seem to get enough of Book Swap. And with good reason. You won’t hear boring speeches, the same old questions or authors reading from their latest book - but you could witness almost anything else. Audience members are required to bring an unwanted book along with them which they will have an opportunity to swap for another. And there's tea and cake!
Previous authors, by the way, have included: Robert McCrum, Kate Williams, Sue Cook, Ray Robinson, Marcus Chown, Kate Clanchy, Robert Hudson, Matt Rudd, Andrew Kaufman and Matt Beaumont. May authors will be: novelist Essie Fox whose Victorian novel The Somnambulist is creating quite a buzz, and Robin Harvie (pictured) who has written Why We Run, about his obsession with the sport. “This is exactly the kind of blog-linked, local event that publishers should be really encouraging, a sort of odd cross between a public reading and a book group” - Emma Townshend, The Independent. Don’t forget to bring a book! £5
Firestation Book Swap continues to go from strength to strength, with
Check website for full details of Book Swap events.
...and for younger audiences Patrick Monahan Stories and Tales for Kids, Who Can Run Faster Than Snails Sat 11 June 3.30pm A brand new family show for four years plus, from this hilarious and interactive international awardwinning Irish/Iranian/Teesside stand-up comic. After an international tour including sell-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, Patrick will be bringing his big-hearted, fun to an incredibly lucky Windsor. The show will involve plenty of music, dancing,
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literary festival appearances and much interest from radio and TV. We are very proud of this event and recommend it to anyone and everyone.
interaction and a story about the travels of a young shepherd boy and his amazing dancing sheep! Warning: show may include water pistols and martial arts moves… “Incredible verbal fluency... an unstoppable force of nature” – The Guardian All tickets: £7.50
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07 Tangled 2010 PG The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time. Animated musical. With the voices of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. (100mins)
04 Gnomeo and Juliet 2011 U Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their literary namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbours. With the voices of Michael Caine, Ozzy Osbourne and Emily Blunt. Animation. (84mins)
14 Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events 2004 PG Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune. Starring Jim Carrey, Jude Law and Meryl Streep. (108mins)
11 Ramona and Beezus 2010 U Follows the misadventures of young Ramona Quimby from Beverly Cleary's popular children's book. Starring Joey King and Selena Gomez (Justin Bieber’s pal). (103mins)
21 Mary Poppins 1964 U A magic nanny played by an airborne Julie Andrews. There is only one word that comes close to accurately describing this charming film and that term was coined by the movie itself: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! (139mins) 28 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 1982 PG Directed by Steven Spielberg. A little lost alien, light years from home. A lonely ten-year old boy willing to help him. Two lives changed in a timeless adventure about a friendship that knows no earthly bounds. Experience one of the best-loved films of all time. (115mins)
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18 Rango 2011 PG Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff. With the voices of Johnny Depp and Bill Nighy. Directed by Gore ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Verbinski. (107mins)
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25 The Incredibles 2004 U Absolutely superb cartoon. A classic. A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. Features the voice of Samuel L Jackson. (115mins)
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Kindly Supported By
Adults £5.00 Children £2.50, £1 per person with Advantage Card or Members: max 2 Adults + 2 Children
JULY
AUGUST 06 Winnie the Pooh 2011 U Brand new Disney animation about everyone’s favourite bear. Features the voices of John Cleese and Craig Ferguson. Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit and Piglet are also included in this incredible adventure.
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02 Happy Feet 2006 U The story of Mumble, a tone-deaf Emperor Penguin who is unable to sing his 'heart song', the ritual required to win a mate. The fact that Mumble is a terrific tap dancer is something that just might help. Lovely animation. (104mins) 09 Rio 2011 U From the makers of Ice Age, Rio tells of Blu, a rare Macaw from Minnesota, who flys to Rio de Janeiro to meet Jewel, the bird of his dreams. A big hit. (96 mins) 16 The Pink Panther Strikes Again 1976 PG Charles Dreyfus threatens to destroy the world with a doomsday device if Inspector Clouseau is not killed. Naturally, this is far harder than it sounds. Peter Sellers at his hilarious best. (103mins)
13 Matilda 1996 PG Starring/directed by Danny Devito. The story of a very clever little girl and her wonderful teacher. Enter the worst parents ever plus the worst school principal imaginable. A Roald Dahl classic. (98mins) 20 FernGully: The Last Rainforest 1992 U The magical inhabitants of a rainforest called FernGully fight to save their home being threatened by a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus. With the voices of Christian Slater and Robin Williams. Animation. (76mins) 27 James and the Giant Peach 1996 U An orphan with terrible aunts for guardians, befriends human-like bugs who live inside a giant peach, who take the boy on a journey to New York City. Live action and animation. Another Roald Dahl classic. (79mins)
23 Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 2011 U Plenty of performance footage of Bieber from his 2010 concert tour. Revealing the story of how he got started in the crazy industry we call music. Enough said, now start screaming!! Part of Firestation Goes Pop. (105mins) 30 Ice Age 2002 U The original film! Twenty thousand years ago, the Earth is overrun by glaciers, and the new Ice Age brings us the weirdest herd of any Age: a woolly mammoth named Manny and a sloth called Sid, plus many others. (81mins)
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS 4MDT Youth Co.
Firestarters Youth Theatre
Led by 4Motion Artistic Directors Elaine & Dean
Led by Everyday Theatre
4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company for 15 to 23 year olds. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have an interest in exploring new choreographic methods, and a passion to create and perform original performances. 4MDT tour and perform every term, and assist in teaching our younger youth groups.
The Firestarters Youth Theatre is all about focusing on the more creative aspect of performing. Hosted by Firestation residents 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.
Every Wednesday
Mondays 09 May - 17 June inclusive
27 April - 22 June (exc. 01 June)
Not including 02 May, 30 May, 29 August
Ages 15 - 23 years 5.45pm - 7.30pm
Monkeys School Years 3 & 4 4pm - 5pm New members: First session free. £50 for 10 weeks
Open audition: Wed 27 April, 5.45pm - 7.30pm £80 current members £85 new members
4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes - Messages Led by 4Motion Creative Workshop Team 4Motion sends you a Facebook friend request inviting you to join them this term – here is the invite, return to sender and join us to create a lot of dancing fun! 4Motion classes are fully inclusive to anyone who has that 'give it a go' attitude. Our classes focus on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography, and performance skills, with the aim of developing creative minds, confident voices, and versatile performers. Every Tuesday 26 April - 21 June (exc. 31 May) SPARKS Ages 5 - 8 years 4:30pm - 5:20pm FLAMES Ages 9 - 12 years 5:30pm - 6:30pm BLAZE Ages 13 and over 6:30pm - 7:45pm £60 current members and SPARKS £65 new members
Dreamers School Years 5 & 6 5.15pm - 6.15pm New members: First session free. £50 for 10 weeks Performers School Years 7 & 8 6.30pm - 8pm New members: First session free. £75 for 10 weeks Tuesdays 10 May - 18 July inclusive Not including 31 May Perfecters School Years 9 &10 4pm - 6pm New members: First session free. £100 for 10 weeks Firestarters School Years 11 - 13 6pm - 8pm New members: First session free. £100 for 10 weeks Term Ends: Tuesday 18 July
To book please contact info@4motiondancetheatre.co.uk / 07792859254
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Hawthorne School of Dance The Blossom Ballet Programme Term starts 02 May - Term Ends 14 July
Hawthorne School Of Dance Inspirational dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Street Jazz and Adult Dance.
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created specifically for babies, toddlers and young children. Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play. Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends.
Mondays from 02 May to 11 July inclusive
Blossom Ballet Seeds Wed or Thu 10am - 10:30am Ages 18 Months to 26 Months £66.00 for the term
Primary Grade 1 Ballet & Tap 4:35pm - 5:25pm Ages 5 to 7 Years £88 for the term
Blossom Ballet Saplings Mon 2.20pm - 2.50pm or Wed or Thu 10.40am - 11.10am Ages 27 to 36 Months £66.00 for the term Blossom Ballet Buds Mon 3:00pm - 3:40pm or Wed & Thu 11.20am - 12.00pm Ages 3 Years to 4 Years £77.00 for the term www.blossomballet.com
SOTA Seeds Sunday Stage School 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.
Hawthorne School of Dance presents fun and friendly classes from age 5 to adults with annual performances and optional examinations in the ISTD syllabus. Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap 3:45pm - 4:30pm Ages 4 to 5 Years £82.50 for the term
Street Jazz 5:30pm - 6:15pm Ages 7 to 11 years Special HALF PRICE OFFER £45 Adult Ballet & Tap 6:20pm to 7:00pm £77.00 for the term £5 drop in sessions www.hawthorneschoolofdance.com
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Sun 01 May - Sunday 10 July
SOTA Sunday Stage School
Not including 05 June Ages 3 - 5 Years
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 led by professionally trained workshop leaders and performers. The emphasis is on fun through confidence building, skills development and expression.
10am - 10.45am £78 for 10 weeks
Sun 01 May - Sun 10 July Not including 05 June Ages 6 - 18 Years 10.15am - 1.15pm £245 10 for weeks
Box Office: 01753 866 865
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Baby Botticellis Get messy at The Firestation's great parent and child art class! Splatter painting, clay modeling, 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! Tuesdays from 03 May - 27 July Inclusive 10am - 11am £4 per child. Extra siblings £2.50
Professional Writing for Blogs & Magazines Led by Melanie Gow Our blog writing group is now well established. Newcomers will learn to write articles and blog posts that get attention, get published and drive traffic to your site using social media effectively. Existing members of the group will further develop their skills and talents with the support group leader Mel Gow. Mel is a published author and editor of Beat Magazine. Tuesdays at 8pm 03 May - 24 May £39 for 4 weeks 07 June - 05 July £48 for 5 weeks
Cuban Salsa with Starlight Dance Starlight Dance company continues to provide authentic Latin dance tuition and social evenings for adults, suitable for beginners and more advanced dancers, taking in Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. No partner required, easy to follow courses, fun and relaxed environment Tuition by Miguel Ramirez professional dancer and choreographer from the Dominican Republic. All classes - Beginners, Improvers and Intermediate session
Creative Painting Led by Sue Peck Whether you’ve been welding a brush all your life, or you’re new to painting, Sue Peck’s class will inspire by supporting the development of your craft. The class not only offers great skills development opportunities, but also a social space for anyone who has the painting bug! You’ll need to bring your own materials; details can be found on the Learning section of our website.
Every Wednesday £7.50 per session. Advantage Card £7 6 week beginners courses starting Wednesday’s 18 May, 29 June 8pm - 9pm £40 Free social dancing session suitable for ALL
Every Wednesday from 04 May
after class every Wednesday.
1:15pm - 2:45pm
9pm - 10:30pm
£42 per 6 weeks or £8 per session.
Contact: Zoe Ramirez on 07929 168886
Materials not supplied.
www.starlightdancecompany.com
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FunTime Fabric & Fashion In partnership with Clewer Cluster Extended Services. Led by Benta Hickley If you think Gok Wan can work magic with off the peg items wait until you see what Benta can help you achieve with a plain T–Shirt and a glue gun. Come and rejuvenate your most weary wardrobe items at this accessorise and modernise Family Learning workshop. Bring an item of clothing or two and she’ll show you how to do the rest. You’ll end the workshop with a fashion show. All children must be joined by an adult family member. For adults, and children aged 5 - 11 Thu 02 June 10am - 1pm or 2pm - 5pm £6 per adult and first child, £2 each additional child or £5 per adult and first child if either are members £1 each additional junior member.
Life Drawing Led by Jessica Bleasby The drawing of the naked form is an essential skill for all aspiring artists, and this course offers a perfect opportunity to develop that skill. Participants will get the chance to sketch short poses, and then spend time on longer poses of up to 45 minutes. Bespoke guidance will be provided for each participant although more experienced artists are very welcome, and may just want to be left to work on their own. You will need to bring a range of drawing materials with you each week. For details please visit the Learning section of our website. Sundays 08 May - 31 July 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kraft Werks!
£80 for 10 weeks or £10 per session.
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!
Concs & Advantage Card £8 per session
Every Saturday 10.30am - 12pm Ages 3* - 10years £6 per child Extra siblings £4
Lindy Hop Led by Martin Ellis From the dance halls of 1930s Harlem, Lindy hop is the original Jive or swing dance. And now Lindy has arrived in Windsor! Martin Ellis has been dancing Lindy hop since the early 1990s and teaching professionally for over 10 years, through his company Swingland. He is a former UK swing dance champion, a respected choreographer and is a consummate social dancer. Martin and dance partner Emily have been teaching successfully together for several years now, and are excited to be able to bring Lindy hop to Emily's home town! Every Monday Class 8pm - 9pm Social/Practice: 9:00pm - 10:00pm £40 for 5 sessions or £9 per session Concs & Advantage Card: £8 per session
Box Office: 01753 866 865
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Sing Out!
Musical Theatre Workshop Hairspray
Led by Dan Nicholls
A fun filled week of dance singing and drama. Performance at the end of the week for family and friends to watch. 25-29 July 10am -3pm Ages 6-16yrs £135
No Handbags Theatre Company 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
A hairbrush holding, loud and lively singing group for absolutely everyone, singing your way from ABBA to Queen to U2 and even having a stab at 3 part harmonies! The Sing Out group now numbers 30 singers and meets up at the Firestation every Friday evening at the end of a long week to relax, de-stress and Sing Out! The group will be doing their second public performance on Friday July 6th. Every Friday from 06 May 6pm - 7pm £4 per session
Every Thursday 10am - 3.30pm
Young Film Makers We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new Young Film Makers’ Project; a chance for 7 to 12 year olds to learn film making skills, create new fiction and documentaries and become the next YouTube sensation. The group meets on the last Saturday of every month, learning new skills in fun and interactive sessions. The price for each session is £20.00 and they’ll be running from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Places in the group are very limited and we’re expecting there to be a waiting list, so we suggest booking now. Give us a call on 01753 866 865 28 May, 25 June, 30 July, 27 August 1pm - 4.30pm Ages 7 to 12 years £20 per child £18 Junior Members Extra siblings £15.00
Windsor Photographic Society 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. Every Monday 8pm - 10pm Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975
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Summer Schools Watch out for exciting Dance and Performing Arts Summer Schools from Hawthorne School of Dance and Sammy Fonfe. Make sure you subscribe to Firestation Mailouts via our websit: www.firestationartscentre.com
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LEARNING Learning & Participation The Firestation Learning Programme includes our classes, workshops and the projects that we work on with schools and community groups. The Firestation works closely with a number of local schools, colleges and community organisations to establish and develop creative projects with teachers, creative practitioners and students. The latest of these projects is the Community Theatre Project, which involves students from Windsor Boys’ School, Windsor Girls’ School and adults. The group meets weekly and is led by drama leaders from one of our longest serving resident companies, Everyday Theatre. Watch out for news of their first film shortly. All of our resident companies play their part in delivering learning opportunities to children, young people and adults from across Windsor and beyond, as well as developing brand new, innovative work. From No Handbags to 2Headed Pigeon, from 4Motion Dance Theatre to Everyday Theatre, The Firestation is proud to work with such inspirational artists.
Meanwhile our 2012 Cultural Olympiad project, The Games Walk, is growing nicely. The Games Walk is an artist led regeneration project, public art trail and performance festival on the bridges and riverbanks between the Brunel designed Windsor Railway Bridge and Dorney Rowing Lake. The Games Walk will see artists and crafts people working alongside local schools and community groups to turn existing transport and river structures in to a public arts playground. During the Olympic Games The Games Walk will include performances and activities designed to showcase the cutural achievements in the region and enrich the visitor experience. We’re always looking for new community partners to work with. If you are involved in a group or organisation of any sort and you think that the arts might be able to play a role, even if you’re not sure how, do get in touch.
For more information about The Firestation’s Education and Community Programme, or to discuss future partnership projects please contact The Firestation on 01753 866 865 or learning@firestationartscentre.com.
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GALLERY Windsor Photographic Society 25 April - 03 June The long established Windsor photographic club presents it’s annual exhibition showcasing the wealth of photographic creativity from its members. The high quality of images from society members allows us to see the work captured since last years superb exhibition. The show includes an array of styles that highlight the ability and creative eyes of this fast growing and respected group. www.windsor-photo-society.org.uk
Tamar Lev-On Horizontal Paper Works 06 June - 15 July Already exhibited in various London galleries, Tamar Lev-Ons highly individual show comes to The Firestation. Paper Works is a collection of lightweight poppy-vibe pieces by the artist, which together convey her current thoughts and emotions through a comic-like vision. In past reviews ‘The pieces will either make you smile, or think. But mostly do both’ This show is all paper related and includes illustrations, collages, photographs, post-it pieces and even more that will leave you in creative awe. www.tamarlevon.com
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Breath & Hope Contemporary Illustration 18 July - 26 August Carl Koch, is a South African Artist, who graduated from Central St Martins. His work is based on his opinions of stereotypical personas in society. He observes these people and analyses how they wish to be perceived in order to take visual descriptions that enlarge their characteristics. Koch is also showing his pen, ink and gold leaf series and new work in response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico called "Without Hope"
Jean Denison focuses her art on illustration, where each image captivates the audience with breath taking depth and detail.
Walter Koch, born in Mozambique and inspired by the abstract work of Graffiti and African rock paintings, he has contributed to over 50 group shows in South Africa, Mozambique, Brazil, Benezuela, Portugal and Spain. Now he comes to Windsor to show us the delights he has shared with the rest of the world.
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GET INVOLVED Want to get involved?
Curating, Performance & Workshops
One of the things that makes The Firestation so special is the large number of people who come together to make it happen. There are a myriad ways in which you too could become involved in The Firestation’s creative melting pot!
We're always on the lookout to nurture new talent from offering DJ spots in the bar, programming new bands in our Ignition! new music nights, to performers or artists leading a workshop or class. info@firestationartscentre.com
Volunteering Volunteers join us on a regular basis and they are integral to our success. Opportunities range from Box Office to Marketing & distribution, Ushering to Technical assistance and Bar work. We offer exclusive benefits in return for you donating your time. boxoffice@firestationartscentre.com Internships We can sometimes offer internships to new graduates who may be interested in any aspect of Arts administration including programming, marketing, education and outreach work. learning@firestationartscentre.com
Special Volunteer event 15 May 3pm Screening of Made In Dagenham The Firestation is screening the fabulous British hit film Made In Dagenham, starring Sally Hawkins & Miranda Richardson for all those interested in any aspect of volunteering at The Firestation. There will be a short talk about volunteering and an opportunity to meet current volunteers and tour the building. Admission is free but tickets must be booked in advance by calling the Box Office on 01753 866865 This event is supported by WMVB
Firestation Membership
Exclusive booking period for premium events
By joining our membership scheme you can benefit from a whole host of offers and special events. We have individual, family and corporate membership packages available. Examples of some of our Members’ benefits and events:
20% discount on all season performances
An invitation to the launch of the season.
Check website for up to date list of deal and offers.
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.
10% discount at The Firestation Bar 10% discount on private hires & conferences Discounts with our partner restaurants & shops
Pricing Firestation Membership £25.00 with Concession £20.00 Family Membership £37.50
Corporate Membership: Please contact Emma, our Box Office Manager on 01753 866865 to discuss our fantastic Corporate Membership options. To get your Firestation Membership please visit our website and fill out the short registration form or call The Firestation Box Office on: 01753 866865
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BARS & HIRE Bar Discover The Firestation Bar, starring enthusiastic barristas and incorrigible intoxicologists. Surf the web and hit our sofas for some well deserved rest with a Latte or stay late and try one of our frivolous cocktails. Partake of a 'build your own' sandwich while your friends pick the music on our digital Juke Box, or if you've gotta eat and run we do take out sandwiches or better yet... we deliver! Come Sundays, our legendary time travelling Anthropologist, Professor Hitchin, teaches the Three R's:Rest - How to Browse a Paper Relax - Boardgames; “Mens Sana In Corpore Sano” Recuperate - Bloody Marys; a Beginners Guide
Private Hire 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. 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. We also have a range of partner restaurants and caterers to offer as an alternative.
Private Film & Wii Nights 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!
Call us on 01753 866 865 or info@firestationartscentre.com to discuss what you need or to book
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Beat is a magazine dedicated to showcasing and feeding into the cultural life of Windsor and the surrounding region. Beat provides a platform for the artists, writers, dancers, photographers, musicians and filmmakers living and working in the region, talks to their audience and promotes a broad spectrum of cultural activity and debate.
www.beatmagazine.co.uk
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. 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. 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 - 10am to 11pm Sunday
Box Office Visit us at The Firestation to book tickets and find out more about our events. Our Box Office is open: Non event nights 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat Event nights Mon - Sat 10am - start of the event Sun - 1hr before - start of the event alternatively call us on 01753 866865 email: boxoffice@firestationartscentre.com Don't forget you can book online anytime by visiting www.firestationartscentre.com New events are added regularly so please check.
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