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Featuring: Michael McInytre Craig Campbell Jenny Eclair Steven Severin Three Bonzos and a Piano A Midsummer Night's Dream
Events: May - Aug 2012 Book Now: 01753 866 865 www.firestationartscentre.com
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CONTENTS Dan Eastmond Managing Director
At the end of last year in The Firestation office, sometimes over coffee in the bar, we’d often have conversations about how exciting this year was going to be. Not just because it's 2012, a year which needs no introduction, but also because of all the projects and new ideas which seemed to be springing up and growing as we approached... today. We even called our New Years Eve event 'Into The Future' to celebrate that sense of movement and change we - and you - were all feeling. How exciting it is then, as the sun begins to warm our backs again, to be in amongst all this new stuff, watching it happen and enjoying the energy and uncertainty (a very positive emotion that suffers from bad press!) that is defining 2012. From massive events like the Cultural Olympiad and Jubilee to this summer's round of festivals (those that are still standing), art markets and new venues, to the underground experiments we haven't even heard of yet. Whether you take your culture with a Royal flavor or prefer a less established brew, whether you feel the love in a basement full of b-boys or a grandstand packed with g-girls doesn’t matter. There have never been more opportunities for people to come together and do what they love, and that after all, is what life’s all about. For our part, in our little corner of it all, the next few months are all about The Games Walk art trail (yes, that thing we’ve been banging on about for two years) being installed riverside from the Brocas to Dorney Lake. That and The Games Walk Performance Festival, two non-stop weeks of performances at The Firestation and Dorney Lake during the Olympics (look for the purple stamp inside here and get in touch if you want to be a part of it!). Plus two Big Picnics!! One in June to celebrate the Jubilee and one in September to mark the end of the Cultural Olympiad. Oh, and everything over these next 34 pages.... Have fun, enjoy the sunshine and make sure you do something nobody expected! Things we may or may not be doing that you should Google anyway; Fireythings, nomad.org.uk, Vertedance, irational.org, Brian Lock
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LITERARY
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MUSIC
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The Luminites & PW Sun 03 June as part of the Big Picnic Throughout time the British music industry has hosted a stream of teen idols – acts that appeal to the popular 13-19 market. And with the UK urban scene thriving right now, it makes sense for this to apply here too. Step forward PW. With Chipmunk now a veteran of the game at the – ahem – ripe old age of 20, this 19-year-old from Edmonton, North London is primed to smoothly slide into this spot. Who is PW? you may ask; this charismatic young rapper is set to take the music scene by storm! With the release of his debut mixtape NKOTB (New Kid on the Block), supporting both Dappy & Mindless Behaviour on tour, TV & Radio playlist - PW's ever growing fan base and hard work will make sure you wont need to ask that question twice.
Beatrick Thu 10 May 8.00pm Basement Studio Vid Warren and Tess Cartwright bring you a groundbreaking piece fusing music, theatre and circus. Beatrick follows the story of four characters embarking on an intense tour. Using technical wizardry and pioneering, exciting kinds of beatbox fusion, Beatrick truly ‘indulges the rhythm’. The show exploits a stark contrast between the pretentious, highly skilled, over-serious performers and the coy, nerdy, character-masked stage-hands. Without a single word spoken, Beatrick relies on whole body expression and timing to deliver laugh out loud physical-comedy. This electric fusion will be followed by a beatboxing session from Vid, a highlight of numerous festivals, ‘Wow! Sharp skills, cosmic algorhythms and simple fun!’ - Gyllian Raby, Associate Professor at Brock U, Canada Tickets £8, £6 concs/members
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Millar & Spencer: Jazz Duo Fri 08 June 8.00pm Doors from 7.00pm Basement Studio Playing together for a number of years, Ian and Dominic play melodic improvisations on jass standards and originals. Based in Edinburgh, the duo has regularly and extensively toured rural Scotland bringing jazz to small communities in intimate settings. The beautiful Scottish scenery that they have seen on their travels has inspired the writing of many pieces of music their latest CD is called “The Isle of Skye” and was promoted by them during a mini tour of the island. Their style of jazz concentrates on developing melodic ideas within the framework of a tune while maintaining the concept and groove behind the tune. The result is a very accessible, melodic style which allows them to explore, improvise and develop ideas without losing the essence of the piece. ‘...expect warm, intelligent, reflective, human music...’ Tickets £12, £10 concs, £9 members
Three Bonzos and a Piano Sat 16 June 8.00pm Auditorium Diabolical mayhem from the largest number of original Bonzos still playing together anywhere on the surface of the earth! Born in a distant art school past somewhere in the sixties, Three Bonzos And A Piano unleash their Bonzo Dog classics with energetic zip and palaver. Hunting Tigers Out In India, I’m Bored, Big Shot, Trouser Press, The Sheik of Araby, Monster Mash, Can Blue Men Sing The Whites?, The Head Ballet and many, many more (NEW songs, too)! Robots, smoke, unsuitable medical technology, ancient theatrical props, the kitchen sink and the audience (you get to join-in!) combine to re-create the atmosphere of those formative years of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band at such legendary venues as The Tiger’s Head, Catford. Addictive stuff! You have been warned! ‘The undisputed heavyweight champions of comedy pop’ - Daily Express Tickets £16, £14 concs/members
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MUSIC
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The Songs of Leonard Cohen Keith James in Concert Tue 19 June 8.00pm Auditorium Revered by the entire music community; Cohen’s sense of prose and wry humour wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty with the brush of each line. His recent world tour has been successful beyond belief but has not, with regret, exposed the solitary inner strength of the songs in their original form. Keith James; with a reputation of performing in this exact way, having an undying love of the pure song, gives you this: a concert of amazing material in the most intimate way imaginable. ‘Certainly the UK s most celebrated and evocative interpreter of golden music’ The Guardian www.keith-james.com Tickets £14, £12 members
Vampyr - Steven Severin Wed 04 July 8.00pm Auditorium Steven Severin returns to give audiences a rare opportunity to hear his new score for Vampyr, the third in Severin’s ongoing film accompaniment series - Music For Silents. Loosely based on Sheridan Le Fanu's genredefining, 1872 vampire tale, Carmilla, Vampyr follows the fortunes of Allan Gray, a young student of the occult, who takes rooms at a village inn, little realising that the region is cursed by vampires. In the dead of night, Gray receives a mysterious nocturnal visitor, who leaves behind a package labelled 'To be opened after my death' – and from that moment on, events take ever darker turns. Shot with a silent film aesthetic despite being within the sound era, Vampyr is an alternative take on the cinematic vampire, creating an intense, nightmarish atmosphere that haunts the mind long after the lights go up. Tickets £10, £9 concs, £8 members
Local promoter Kane Leighton-Pope provides the best in heavy metal, melodic hardcore and punk rock from May to Aug (see website for details).
Don’t miss our Days of Last gigs on the following dates, line ups to be confirmed. See website for information, or vist www.facebook.com/daysoflast Fri 18 May, Fri 01 June, Sat 14 July, Sat 18 Aug All Tickets £5 Doors 7pm Basement Studio
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LINE UP Includes: To Arms Etc Youth Club For Rich Kids Ska B-Q DJs The LUMINites PW plus much more
This is a FREE event! Celebrate the Jubilee weekend and kick start your summer in style at The Firestation's Big Picnic! Part of the nationwide Big Lunch, this is a lazy, hazy Sunday treat for all ages! Lie back in the sunshine and enjoy a scorching line up of live bands, spoken word events and readings, stalls, kids activities (including face painting and a bouncy castle!), artists and bars. There is no better way to spend this commemorative Sunday then at The Big Picnic! More information and announcements throughout May, check the website at www.firestationartscentre.com #BigPicnic
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GALLERY Our Galleries are changing! From June onwards we'll be exhibiting a rolling programme of work, displaying 2D, 3D and time based work from a range of selected artists. The Firestation Gallery focuses on contemporary and progressive artists and our new programme will bring even more new work and emerging artists to the region. If you would like your work to be included please email info@firestationartscentre.com with a short biography and examples of your work.
Windsor Photographic Society 07 May - 24 June The long established Windsor Photographic club presents it’s annual exhibition showcasing the fantastic amount of photographic creativity from its members. The high quality of images from society members allows us to see the work captured since last years 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
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COMEDY
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Mark Felgate with Special Guests Mickey Sharma, Mark Diamond & John Pendal, plus MC Max Dickins Thu 31 May 8.00pm Basement Studio Mark Felgate is a man with unique talents – a startling ability as a ventriloquist (who performs without a dummy) and a brilliant sense of humour. His performances include a slew of silly voices, noises and vocal acrobatics. Mickey Sharma is busy taking the circuit by storm with his hilarious brand of comedy. Mark Diamond is intelligent, belligerent, surreal and eloquent. In 2003 John Pendal won the 25th International Mr Leather contest in Chicago. He’s been working as a comic full time since September 2010.
John Gordillo with Special Guests Isy Suttie, Guy Manners & Pat Cahill, plus MC Iszi Lawrence Thu 28 June 8.00pm Basement Studio John Gordillo is a Perrier Award-nominated English director and comedian who has directed shows by Eddie Izzard and Reginald D. Hunter. John is an expert performer with amazing talent, passion and intellect. Isy Suttie is probably best known for playing Dobby – the IT geek - in Channel 4’s Peep Show. However, Isy is also an acclaimed live performer, with two sell out Edinburgh shows to her name. Guy Manners’ upbeat anecdotes come from his unique personal experiences which, amongst other things include: being a single man working in the beauty industry, and having a gay father and brother. Pat is silly and surreal, more in a Vic and Bob than a Mighty Boosh way, and capable of holding his own. All Selah D’Or Tickets: £9 £7.50 £6.50 concs members. Selah! D'Or Comedy Season Ticket: £27
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Howard Read with Special Guests Stephen Bailey, Jack Samuel Warner, plus MC Ben Van Der Velde Thu 26 July 8.00pm Basement Studio Howard Read is an award-winning stand-up comic, writer, animator, song-writer and creator of TV and Radio programs. Howard is best known as the other half to the animated six-year-old virtual stand-up comic Little Howard – together they have performed in front of (and insulted) the Queen. Stephen Bailey is an amazing fresh talent who will have you in stitches throughout – comedy genius! Jack Samuel Warner has been performing stand up comedy since April 2010, but has been making people laugh since birth, due to his face. Ben has been performing improvisational comedy for six years and will compere the evening.
Paul Sinha with Special Guests James Gill, Alex Voakes, Jonny Awsum, plus MC Pete Jonas Thu 30 August 8.00pm Basement Studio Paul Sinha has amassed an impressively diverse list of comedy credits, from the numerous Comedy Store and Jongleurs bookings, to Europride Europe's largest gay festival, a two-week tour of the Middle East and an Edinburgh show. James Gill has been performing stand-up since 2010, and immediately captivates the audience with his infectious energy. Alex Voakes is a freelance astronaut, freelance world leader and the Earth’s leading expert on Minotaur anatomy. He is also a comedian based in London. To sum Jonny Awsum up in a pun: he will live up to his name - awesome!
All Selah D’Or Tickets: £9 £7.50 £6.50 concs members. Selah! D'Or Comedy Season Ticket: £27
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Michael McIntyre Work In Progress Fri 04 May 7.30pm Auditorium The star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Britain’s Got Talent will be touring the UK trying out new material prior to his third and biggest UK arena tour to date. Michael McIntyre’s Live & Laughing and Hello Wembley have sold over 2,500,000 DVDs a third stand-up DVD of the tour will be available in mid November 2012. ‘Best Entertainment Show’ NTA 2012 Award Winner
Edinburgh Comedy Preview Grainne Maguire & Matt Forde Thu 24 May 8.00pm Auditorium
Tickets £25
As a stand up comedian, Gráinne Maguire is a breath of fresh air; original, inventive with a subversive twist. As a writer she is witty, incisive and thoughtful. Gráinne wrote a weekly satirical celeb column in national newspaper, The Irish World, and has also had articles published in The Evening Standard. She was nominated for National Student Colour Writer of the Year in 2002. She is an excellent topical joke writer, combining a political nerd’s knowledge of current affairs with an encyclopaedic knowledge of Cheryl Coles’ love life. "Sparky with killer routines" The Stage 2009 A former political adviser, Matt Forde isn't a typical twenty-something; a passionate, opinionated and excitable young man who loves football. He is a writer on 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4) and Stand-Up for the Week (Channel 4) but can also be heard on his own late night phone-in show on talkSPORT every Friday night tackling the latest news and sports stories with intelligence, warmth and wit.
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Craig Campbell - Live! Sat 26 May 8.00pm Auditorium Following his hugely successful 2011 show, Craig Campbell Live has been extended into 2012. Craig's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive storytelling. An internationally acclaimed act, Craig's whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise. 'Bringing a tale to life like a young Billy Connolly' Edinburgh Evening News ‘Craig is simply a very, very funny man.’ Chortle www.craigcampbelltour.com Tickets £12
Edinburgh Comedy Preview Tom Deacon & Special Guest Thu 14 June 8.00pm Auditorium Tom Deacon, the 2007 winner of Chortle's Student Comedian Award and finalist in the Amused Moose New Act Competition has burst onto the comedy scene drawing all eyes his way with his undeniable stage presence and slick timing. As a stand-up, Tom has appeared in Edinburgh and Beyond (Comedy Central), and was asked to attend the first stage of Last Comic Standing in Miami. In 2008 Tom took part in the Edinburgh Festival's longest running group comedy show, The Comedy Zone, which previously launched the careers of Dave Gorman, Harry Hill, Stewart Lee, Al Murray and Ross Noble. Here Tom was deemed the star of this year’s show by the Sunday Times ‘with looks, confidence, charm and great material. Expect other comics to lynch him.’ Tom’s special guest will be announced soon: check the website for more infomation. '...slick stagecraft, bags of energy' Chortle Tickets £10
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Edinburgh Comedy Preview Naz Osmanoglu & Roisin Conaty Thu 12 July 8.00pm Auditorium Naz Osmanoglu, has hit the London comedy circuit running. Already a fringe veteran with acclaimed, irreverent sketch trio WitTank, he is now diverting his angry Anglo-Turkish energy to stand-up as well as sketch comedy. Naz was selected to be one of the new stars on Laughtershock for BBC Three, a hybrid of stand up and sketch comedy, and returned to Edinburgh in 2010 as a performer in The Comedy Zone. ‘Spirited, witty and individual… more energy than a dozen Duracell bunnies’ - Chortle ** Roisin Conaty is a multi-talented writer and performer. She brings her distinctive style of stand up to theatres all over the country. As well as winning the coveted Edinburgh Comedy Award, Roisin has also won the Laughing Horse New Act Award and been a finalist in the Amused Moose and Funny Women Competitions. Roisin returned to the Edinburgh Festival in August 2011 with her new solo show, Destiny’s D**khead. ‘Excellent... Seriously Talented’ - Time Out Tickets £10
Edinburgh Comedy Preview Taylor Glenn’s Reverse Psycomedy Fri 13 July 8.00pm Basement Studio Ever feel like you’re the craziest person in the room? That’s not a good sign when you’re a psychotherapist. This is an award winning comic’s frank, revealing and utterly hilarious journey from one delightfully insane profession to another. ‘Strap yourselves in: this lady takes you on a comedy rollercoaster’ - Lee Sigerson, Manager of the Glee Club. Winner of the inaugural Welsh Unsigned Stand Up Award 2010. Tickets £9, £8 concs, £7 members
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Alexei Sayle Stalin Ate My Homework - A Memoir Sat 21 July 8.00pm Auditorium Alexei Sayle reads excerpts from Stalin Ate My Homework, a hilarious memoir of his confusing life as the son of Communist parents, together with snippets from the book he is currently working on. He will also answer audience questions on his dazzling show business career and easy stubborn stain removal. “Emmanuel Kant said the only true moral act was one that brought you no benefit.” “Well, he’d have to be nice to people with a name like that” Tickets £14, £12 concs/members
Jenny Eclair - Eclairious! Thu 04 October 8.00pm Auditorium Welcome to Jenny Eclair’s new stand-up show. After thirty years in the business she should vaguely know what she’s doing? Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star; Eclair has been round the block that many times she’s lost count. Touring as a stand-up gives Eclair enormous pleasure. It also gives her dreadful varicose veins, but most importantly it gives her partner (St Geof) a bit of a break. Help him keep her out of the house, by supporting this show! Tickets £17.50
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THEATRE
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Preview of the Faction’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thu 07 June 8.00pm Auditorium Following its sell-out success last year, The Faction’s energetic and physical production of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy returns throughout summer 2012. A Duke and an Amazon celebrate their engagement but can’t persuade Hermia to marry Demetrius. She and Lysander elope, but are pursued by their respective rivals. An amateur dramatics group of local tradesman rehearse the unexpectedly hilarious tale of tragic lovers Pyramus and Thisbe. They all end up in the mystical Athenian woods, where the fairy kingdom is in turmoil and the King and Queen of the fairies are at war over a beautiful Indian boy. ‘a new, refreshing and energetic production’ London Theatre Guide Tickets £12, £10 concs, £9 members, £8 schools
Something Good Fri 25 May 8pm Basement Studio A dire night out at a student union ends at 48 Holly Drive, a house inhabited by four unlikely friends. As the sun rises and alcohol slops in their stomachs, a sense of unease and claustrophobia crescendos into catastrophe. We don’t like them. They don’t really like each other. And they certainly don’t like themselves. The darkly humorous observations of Georgia ColesRiley see tuna baguettes making girls cry, torrents of insults making boys laugh and a group of unloveables getting so wired that their eyes won’t shut. Georgia Coles-Riley is a young Welsh playwright, graduate of the Royal Court Advanced Writers Group and a member of the Sherman Theatre’s Advanced Writing Programme. This is her third play written for Devine & Riley Productions, a student founded production company from Royal Holloway University of London. ‘perfectly written and exceptionally well performed’ - The u-Review in collaboration with The Stage. Tickets £6, £5 concs/members
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The Tin Violin Directed by John Hoggarth and Dean Nolan Fri 22 June 8.00pm Auditorium The life of the violinist and composer Joseph Emidy is one of the most extraordinary of modern times. Born in Guinea, West Africa in 1775, at the height of European colonialism, Emidy was first captured as a slave by the Portuguese, then kidnapped by the British Navy, serving as a fiddler on The Indefatigable during the French wars. Landing at Falmouth, Cornwall and being presented with a magical tin violin made by an illiterate miner, Emidy became a musical genius of the early nineteenth century. Funny, tragic and compelling, the play offers an extraordinary parable of humanity that raises questions about identity, belonging and place, and also turns upside- down preconceived ideas about West Britain and the continent of Africa. Tickets £12, £11 concs, £10 members, Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £40
Steven Berkoff’s Graft: Tales of an Actor
Recommended for ages 10+
Fri 15 June 8.00pm Auditorium From the acerbic pen of theatre legend, Steven Berkoff, comes the life story of Harry, a good actor and a dedicated artist, who is often out of work, rejected and desperate to practise his craft. From his first audition to enter drama school to his final curtain at Leicester Square, GRAFT unflinchingly exposes the reality and questions the sacrifice. GRAFT won George Dillon a Herald Angel Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 2000 and a nomination for The Stage's Best Actor Award. The show has since been seen in more than 10 countries. ‘Graft blow-torches the facade off the acting world and is stunningly executed by the genius of George Dillon. Vocally compelling, Dillon is an actor with it all. His electric desperation and vitriol collide with painful cravings of the soul to produce a truly powerful performance. Never indulgent, Dillon's physicality is organically and poignantly precise. His own idiosyncratic talent soars.’ The List Tickets £12, £10 concs, £9 members
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THEATRE
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Edinburgh Theatre Preview Undercovered Wed 25 July 8.00pm Basement Studio Based on the true story of Mark Kennedy, Undercovered explores identity misrepresentation through a montage of sinuous physicality and visual media. Merging dynamic movement and non-fiction, this devised piece follows Kennedy’s seven year journey as an undercover cop working with a group of environmental activists. Discover his distressing experiences as he forms close friendships, and even falls in love, in this captivating show. An exciting new production from the Royal Holloway University of London Drama Society. Tickets £6, £5 concs/members
Edinburgh Theatre Preview How To Climb Mount Everest Fri 20 July 8.00pm Basement Studio One planet, one mountain, one highest peak in the world, one goal, one man, one shot, one outcome? Autojeu’s heart-warming tale of embracing life sees one man’s epic rise from the doldrums of his office existence to a Mount Everest conqueror. Mixing puppetry, pulsating physicality, vivacious vocals and mime, enter a wacky world dripping in fun and play. **** (FringeReview.co.uk) Tickets £8, £6 concs, £5 members
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The Firestation & Royal Holloway, University of London present
@ The Firestation Mon 04 June 1.30pm - 11pm FREE To guarantee your ticket, register on www.playatthefirestation.eventbrite.com.
featuring ComPoser Brian loCk and flautist susan milan the signum Jazz Quartet tWentieth Century danCe ClassiCal rhetoriC and drama oPera holloWay sCratCh night live doCumentary and film sCreenings sPeaker's Corner and muCh, muCh more! Play! is a multi-disciplinary, one day micro-festival of the performing arts, lectures and film, developed in a partnership between The Firestation and Royal Holloway, University of London. With events from a wide range of departments, including Drama, Music, Media Arts, Classics, English and History, there truly is something for everyone!
What are you Waiting for? Come & Play!
Play! sees us open up all of our spaces for the use of students, academic staff and practitioners to showcase work in progress, final pieces, talks, dance, music, opera, theatre and film. Forget your usual theatre tickets – Play! allows you to roam between spaces and events at your leisure, giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the whole line-up.
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DANCE
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Dirty Feet Breakdance Jam Sat 04 Aug 7pm Auditorium Dirty Feet, aka Didge and Becci, are The Firestation's newest resident company, developing an exciting and high energy hybrid of breakdance and contemporary dance. They have performed, taught and competed around the country and bring their phenomenal talents to The Firestation once again this season, teaming up with The Firestation to create an evening of 'firey' break dance battles. Come along and watch the mad skills of the competitors and catch a sight of the phenomenal talents of Dirty Feet and their special guests, or grab a buddy and enter the 2 on 2 event to win a cash prize and the title of "The Dirtiest Feet". But just because we are at The Firestation don't think you can't get burnt... Tickets £5 spectators / £3 competitors Photo: Dean Soden - 4Motion
4Motion Dance Festival On your marks, get set.... Dance! Fri 06 & Sat 07 July 7.30pm 4Motion launch their biggest dance festival to date this summer – ‘On your marks, get set….. Dance’. Dancing in the shadow of the Olympics, 4Motion will descend on The Firestation for two nights to show off their talents in dance theatre, film and performance. 4Motion takes a creative approach to interpreting the Olympic values in this new show, promoting respect, determination and inspiration. Audiences will witness the most exciting dance in Windsor with original performances and high energy, dynamic choreography! This is contemporary dance theatre like you have never seen before! The event will be presented to you by the professional company, the 4Motion youth companies and invited guest performers from Charters Youth Dance Company, XLR8 Youth Co, Fearless Dance Company, Upton House School, Windsor Girls’ School Youth Dance Company and other youth groups from the local area. 4Motion invites you to share Olympic values and witness an exciting evening of performance and dance films. Don't miss out!
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#fscinema2012
Tickets £7.25 £5.75 £4 Mem All screenings at 8pm
SPECIAL MULTIPLE BUY OFFER! 3 TICKETS FOR £15, 4 TICKETS FOR £19.50 MAY
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Tue 15 The Artist PG
Tue 10 Woman In Black 12A
Silent movie star George Valentin bemoans the coming era of talking pictures and fades into oblivion and selfdestruction, but finds sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer lighting up talkies like no one else. Starring Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo and John Goodman
An adaptation of the much acclaimed West End stage production: A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. Starring Daniel Radcliffe. Tue 17 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 12A British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. A star studded cast of British greats, including Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith.
Tue 29 W.E. 15 The affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard. Directed and co-written by Madonna
JUNE Tue 12 A Dangerous Method 15 A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis. Starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortenson and Michael Fassbender.
AUGUST Tue 07 The Avengers 12A Nick Fury and the international agency S.H.I.E.L.D. bring together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki & his various membered army. Directed by Joss Whedon with a star-studded cast including Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans.
Film titles, dates and times are subject to change, so please refer to our website for more information
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LITERARY
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strength to strength, with literary festival appearances and much interest from radio and TV.
Firestation Book Swap Thu 17 May, 21 June, 19 July, 16 August (every third Thursday of the month) 7.45pm A literary event with a difference Auditorium 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. 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! The Firestation Book Swap continues to go from
Previous authors, by the way, have included: Robert McCrum, Kate Williams, Sue Cook, Matt Rudd, Andrew Kaufman and Matt Beaumont. Guests include: Leo Benedictus, Gaby Hinsliff, Shelley Harris, Jonathan Lee & Suzy Joinson ‘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
An Afternoon Tea with Salley Vickers Sat 09 June 4pm Auditorium ‘Life, Death, Love & Art’ London based best selling author Salley Vickers has worked as a teacher of literature and Jungian psychologist and has lectured widely on the subjects of literature, psychology, religion and art. Her study of the finest writers forced her to set herself the highest standards when starting out as a writer herself. This together with her training as a psychologist ensured her characters’ actions and motives were real, deeply understood, and beautifully described. She was Man Booker Prize judge in 2002, when the winner was The Life of Pi. Tickets £12, £10 concs/members Tickets include a cup of tea!
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KIDS & YOUNG PEOPLE MAY
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05 Black Beauty 1994 U
02 The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists! 2012 U
Beginning in a lantern-lit stable on a country estate, Black Beauty's wondrous story is told through his own eyes: over two decades he will come to experience the best and worst of human nature, all the while seeking a safe place where he will be loved and treated with kindness.
Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the Year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London.
12 The Addams Family 1991 PG
09 Koyaanisqatsi 1982 U
Con artists plan to fleece the eccentric and kooky family using an accomplice who claims to be their long lost Uncle Fester. A great film for fans of all ages.
A movie with no conventional plot: merely a collection of expertly photographed scenes. Subject matter has a highly environmental theme. A perfect introduction for children into art house films and international cinema. 16 The Muppets 2011 U With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theatre from a greedy oil tycoon. 23 Hugo 2011 U Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. 30 Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2011 12A
19 Puss in Boots 2011 U A story about the events leading up to the sword fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends. Starring Antonio Banderas.
A nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile, and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, 2001. Starring Tom Hanks.
26 Kung Fu Panda 2 2011 PG Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past. Starring Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan.
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Adults £5.00 Children £2.50, £1 per person with Advantage Card or Members: max 2 Adults + 2 Children
All screenings at 1pm Film titles are subject to change so please refer to the website for more information JULY
AUGUST 04 Bend It Like Beckham 2002 12A Continuing the sports focus alongside the Olympic Games, we screen this hit film from 2002. The daughter of orthodox Sikhs rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a football team. The film that launched Keira Knightley to stardom'. 11 Mirror, Mirror 2012 PG An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. Based on the tale of Snow White.
07 The Hunger Games 2012 12A
18 The Lion King 1994 U
Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match.
Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King. One of the best loved Disney films, and a perfect African fit to a hot August!
14 Finding Neverland 2004 PG The story of J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan. A truly magical family film. 21 Holes 2003 PG A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he joins the job of digging holes for some mysterious reason. Based on the novel by Louis Sachar and starring Shia LaBeouf. 28 Asterix at the Olympic Games 2008 PG
25 The Parent Trap 1998 PG
With the Olympics Opening Ceremony the night before, what better way to get you in the mood than watching Asterix and Obelix do their best in the Olympics themselves?
Identical twins Hallie and Annie were separated at birth when their parents divorced. After the two meet at summer camp, they begin plotting to reunite their estranged parents. Starring Lindsay Lohan.
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS 4Motion Youth Dance Theatre Classes
4MDT Youth Company
Led by 4Motion’s Creative Workshop Team
Led by Artistic Directors Elaine & Dean
On Your Marks!
4MDT Youth Co. is an award winning youth dance theatre company for 16-23 year olds. 4MDT workshops are for dedicated young people who enjoy dance and theatre, have an interest in exploring advanced choreographic methods, and are passionate about creating original performances. 4MDT tour and perform every term, and assist in teaching our younger youth groups.
4Motion warms up to prepare for the final sprint to this summers dancing extravaganza – 4Motion’s biggest Dance Festival yet! This summer we'll be embracing the spirit of the Olympics exploring the history of the games, the eclectic range of sports and cultures, and how team spirit can unite us through dance, theatre and film. 4Motion offer inclusive classes focusing on contemporary dance, dance fitness, choreography and performance skills. Tuesdays 24 April-03 July
Wednesdays 25 April - 04 July (exc. 06 June) 5.45pm-7.30pm £80.00
(exc. 05 June)
4Motion Adult Dance
Sparks 5-7yrs 4.20pm-5.10pm £60 Flames & Heat 8-10yrs & 11-12yrs 5.10pm-6.20pm £65 Blaze
Do you want an alternative to the gym this summer, something that's fun, energetic and original? Then join 4Motion Adult Dance for an all new dance and fitness experience.
4Motion Dance Festival
The Firestation's professional resident dance company are leading an inclusive 10-week adult course this summer; working on fitness and dance technique- it’s time to shake up those old school dance moves!
Friday 06 & Saturday 07 July 7.30pm
Tuesday 24 April-03 July
See page 19 for details
(exc. 05 June)
13yrs+ 6.20pm-7.30pm £65
7.35pm-8.45pm £60/ £7 drop-in
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Blossom Ballet
Hawthorne School of Dance
Blossom Ballet and its syllabi were created and carefully designed by pre-school professionals specifically for babies, toddlers and young children.
Classical Ballet - Delivered in a fun and imaginative manner with classes divided by age and ability suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers.
Blossom Ballet offers a new way to learn through exciting movement classes derived from imaginative play providing a sound foundation for dance, education and social needs.
Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)
Inspirational pictures, props and instruments are used but most importantly, Blossom Ballet is about having lots of fun and making new friends. Children naturally progress throughout the levels according to their age. Upon graduation from Blossom Ballet, pupils are welcome to join Hawthorne School of Dance to continue their learning in Ballet, Tap and Street. Seeds (18-26 months) Wed & Thu 10am-10.30am £72 Saplings (27-36 months) Mon 1.30pm-2.00pm Wed & Thu 10.35am-11.05am £72 Saplings+Buds (almost 3) Wed 11.10am-11.40am £72
Tap Dance - Delivered in energetic and interactive manner with classes divided by age and ability suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers. Optional examinations validated by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Street - Inspirational, energetic and funky classes delivered by dancing professionals working within the commercial industry - suitable for girls, boys, beginners and improvers ISTD Primary Ballet & Tap (5 & 6 years) Mon 4.25pm-5.15pm Sat 11.35pm-12.25pm £96 ISTD Grade 1 Ballet & Tap (6 years +) Mon 5.20pm-6.10pm £96
NEW Buds (3 years) Mon 2.05pm-2.45pm £84
Mini Street (4 - 6 years) Sat 12.30pm-1.15pm £60
Buds (3 & 4 years) Mon 2.50pm-3.30pm Wed & Thu 11.20pm-12.00pm Sat 10.00am-10.40am £84
Middle Street (7 - 10 years) Mon 6.15pm-7.00pm £60
ISTD Blossom Pre-Primary Ballet & Tap (4 & 5 years) Mon 3.35pm-4.20pm Sat 10.45pm-11.30pm £90
Mon 23 April-Sat 14 July (exc. wk commencing 04 June)
Mon 23 April-Sat 14 July (exc. wk commencing 04 June)
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS SOTA Stage School SOTA Seeds
Windsor Photographic Society
SOTA Seeds classes provide 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. Tuesdays 3.45pm-4.30pm 24 April - 03 July (exc. 05 June)
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 from 14 May 8pm-10pm Contact: Steve Bishop on 07788 594975
Sundays 10am-10.45am 22 April - 08 July (exc. 03 & 10 June) Ages 4-6 Years £78 for 10 week term
Musical Theatre Class Have a ball learning songs, dances, and acting scenes from West End and Broadway musicals with our highly experienced acting, dance and singing coaches. This class compliments the acting, singing and dancing learnt at Sunday SOTA, bringing all those skills together. Don't miss our great summer holiday workshops, Matilda and Footloose Tuesdays 4.30pm-5.45pm musical theatre workshops, Firestarters Youth Theatre intensive theatre 24 April - 03 July course, Blossom Ballet summer schools and English National Ballet. (exc. 05 June) Check our website for full details! Ages 8 - 14 Years
Baby Botticellis
£120 per 10 week term
SOTA Sunday Stage School SOTA School enables 6 -16 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 self expression. Sundays 10.00am-1.30pm 22 April - 08 July (exc. 03 & 10 June) Ages 6 - 16 Years £245 per 10 week term
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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! Our new class leader Becky Young says “Through my work with children I have always used art, messy and creative play. I help parents to understand that its not about whether the children have an end product, its about the process. Art and creative work covers all areas of the foundation stage curriculum, but it is so much more for the children than ticking a box.” Tuesdays from 01 May 10am-11am £4 per child. Extra Siblings £2.50
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Swing & Jive Learn the original swing dance from the 1930s, 40s and 50s (aka the Lindy hop or Jitterbug)! Can be danced to everything from Big Band swing (Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie) through Rock'n'Roll, the lounge swing of Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack and modern artists like Michael Bublé! See Martin and Ruth dance at www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wstpHYwRuE (their First Dance!) and some high-energy choreography from Martin here www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbF0W3FOmA
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.
Beginners 8pm-9pm Learn the basic swing steps and some fun moves! No previous experience needed! No partner needed! Intermediates 9pm-10pm Move your dancing on with more complex rhythms, moves and combinations including the Swing out, Lindy hop charleston and variations. No partner needed!
Individual classes £7 with Advantage card £7.50 without
Mondays 8pm-10pm
Beginners 6 week courses £35
£30 per 5 week block (includes free entry to Friday Night Jive!) / £8 per session
Wednesday from 02 May 8pm-10pm
From 07 May
Life Drawing A fun and dynamic life drawing session is for all abilities, with a great atmosphere, music and stage lighting to enhance the definition and features of the subjects. You can be left to your own devises or alternately tutor, Patrick Palmer, is happy to give advice. Each week there is a nude model to study holding various timed poses of different lengths. Patrick is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience in life-drawing. He was classicallytrained at Heatherley’s School of Art (Chelsea) and at The National College of Art and Design (Dublin). He was also given extensive personal tuition by Michael Clark a close friend of Francis Bacon and by Bobby Gill an honorary lecturer at The Royal Academy. Sundays from 06 May (exc. 03 Jun) 5.30pm-7.30pm £10 drop in £8 with Advantage Card/concs £80 for 10 sessions
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Sing Out! Dirty Feet Intro to Breakdance Learn the foundations of break dance; from top rock to foot work to power moves and freezes. Learn how to put your own twist on some cool moves, Dirty Feet style! Dirty Feet, aka Didge and Becci, are The Firestation's newest resident company, developing an exciting and high energy hybrid of Breakdance and contemporary dance. They have performed and taught around the country and bring their phenomenal talents to The Firestation from this season on. Youth 1/2 Term Breakdance Day Thursday 07 June 10am - 3pm 9-16 Yrs £14 Youth Breakdance workshop Saturday 21 July 10am - 12pm 9-16 Yrs £6
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! Fridays from 04 May 6pm-7pm £5 per session
Action Drama Exploring theatre through games, performance and discussion, each week the class focuses on relaxation techniques, vocal exercises and improvisation. The course will explore the creative process leading to performance, looking at the ideas of practitioners such as Peter Brook, Laban and Stanislavsky. This is a social forum where you can build your confidence, learn about theatre and meet likeminded people. This relaxed class will approach drama in new and interesting ways. • Performance skills: Drawing on the works of innovative pioneering practioners of theatre in order to tap into our individual creativity • Confidence building: Performing and interacting with others can be a great confidence boost that feeds into our outside lives • Vocal exercises and relaxation techniques: At the beginning of each class we will focus on breathing and vocal warm-ups to develop the voice in readiness for performance • Play-reading: We will cover a selection of both modern and classic plays culminating in a performance that will be open to the public Wednesdays from 02 May £8 per session / £7 Members
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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. 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 Chris Dugdale, The Firestation is proud to work with such inspirational artists.
Meanwhile our 2012 Cultural Olympiad project, The Games Walk, is gearing up for its launch. 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 Performance Festival will showcase the cutural achievements in the region and enrich the visitor experience. The Games Walk Performance Festival is looking for performers & musicians of all styles and abilities to apply to be part of the events during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Dorney Lake. We are also spreading the festival across the Firestation's 3 venues to promote South East talent. www.thegameswalk.com
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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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
MEMBERSHIP 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 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!
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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. 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 your right.
Follow us on Twitter: @firestationarts Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/thefirestation Stay in the know, and join our mailing list today! boxoffice@firestationartscentre.com
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 - 4pm Mon - Sat 12pm - 6pm - Sun 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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