The Hawth Crawley October 2019 - January 2020

What’s on October - January 2020 BOX OFFICE: 01293 553636 BOOK ONLINE: HAWTH.CO.UK

Welcome

to The Hawth’s new season.

Season Highlights

packed with shows to keep you entertained over the coming months.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

4 October

Live at the hawth

11 October

RPO Italian romance

14,15 October, 17 December 20 & 21 January

ballet

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22-26 October

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6 December-5 January

DICK whittington

13 & 14 January

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COntents 04 Access 05-44 Live Entertainment 45 On Screen 46 Dance Studio 47 Hawth Youth Theatre 47 Arts & Wellbeing

48 The Loft 49 Visual Arts 50 Booking Information 51 How to find us 52 Calendar

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Access BSL Interpreted Performances

Relaxed Performance

Cabaret Fri 20 September 7.30pm

Dick Whittington

Annie Fri 25 October 7.30pm (Signer: Karen Ward-Welch)

A specially designed performance adapted to reduce anxiety and create a supportive atmosphere for people with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and other sensory and communication disorders.

(Signer: Donna Ruane)

Dick Whittington

(Signer: Emma Isted)

Sun 15 December 5.30pm

Audio Described Performances

Cabaret Sat 21 September 2.30pm Annie Sat 26 October 2.30pm Dick Whittington Wed 18 December 5.30pm Audio Description begins 15 minutes before the performance. Headsets must be reserved at least a week (2 weeks for Dick Whittington) before the performance.

Available before all performances Enjoy a 12� stonebaked thin and crispy pizza made the traditional way using fresh, authentic Italian ingredients. Choose from eight different pizzas with vegan and gluten-free options.

Fri 3 January 2pm

Patrons with additional needs are welcome at any performance in the theatre, however, if you think you or your companions would enjoy a more relaxed environment, this performance offer specific support for you.

This brochure is available in large print, Braille, CD and emailed text versions on request from the Box Office. An audio version is also available at hawth.co.uk on the Access page.

Don’t MISS

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JOHN PARTRIDGE as emcee

KARA LILY HAYWORTH as sally bowles and

ANITA HARRIS as fraulein schneider

BILL KENWRIGHT presents

Tue 17 - Sat 21 September, 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Theatre Bill Kenwright presents the multi-award winning production of Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical, CABARET. Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Rufus Norris, the production has enjoyed two smash hit West End runs at The Lyric and The Savoy theatres. CABARET features showstopping choreography, dazzling costumes and iconic songs ‘Money Makes The World Go Round’, ‘Maybe This Time’, ‘Cabaret’ and more.

Since its Broadway premiere and the movie version with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, CABARET has won numerous stage and screen awards including 8 Oscars, 7 BAFTAs and 13 Tonys.

It’s 1931, Berlin is a haven of divine decadence and the legendary Sally Bowles is about to take stage at the infamous Kit Kat Klub…

Suitable for ages 14+ contains adult themes and scenes of a sexual nature

Tickets: Tue-Thu eve: £42.50, Fri & Sat eve: £45, Wed & Thu 2.30pm: £37.50, Sat 2.30pm: £40.

Discounts (MON-THU ONLY): £5 off. Groups 10 or more: £7.50 off.

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Pre-Theatre Dining Enjoy a meal before the show in our restaurant with freshly cooked delicious food. Main courses (£14.50), two courses (£20.50) or three course (£26.50) are served from two hours before the show.

Each booking comes with the added benefit of returning to your reserved table in the interval to enjoy a drink or ice cream!

We advise booking your table in advance to avoid disappointment, though we do welcome walk-ups on the night providing there is availability. Book by calling Box Office on 01293 553636.

Please note the kitchen closes 30 minutes before the performance.

starters Soup of the Day with crusty artisan bread Scottish Smoked Salmon served with capers, shallots and a horseradish cream Beetroot Salad with Brie and Goat’s Cheese Bon Bons Ham Hock Terrine with wholegrain mustard and served with soused vegetables Seasoned Whitebait served with ginger, carrot and cucumber salad with a lemon mayonnaise

main course

Lunchtime dining Visit us for a snack or a lunchtime treat. We offer a range of teas, coffees, sandwiches, snacks and meals.

Open Mon-Fri 10.30am-2pm (bank holidays subject to performances).

Free wi-fi is available throughout the building.

VIP Experience Make a night of it and enjoy a two course meal and more in the restaurant before evening performances.

Complimentary arrival drink (house wine, beer or soft drink), programme and ice cream, use of exclusive cloakroom facilities, plus a reserved table at the interval for just £29.50. Advance booking advised to secure table.

Cabaret Fri 20 & Sat 21 September Annie Fri 25 & Sat 26 October

Afternoon Tea Join us in the Spotlight Room after a matinee performance for a hosted traditional afternoon tea with a selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones and hot drinks. Gluten free available on request. £14.95 per person.

Available after the following performances: Cabaret Wed 18, Thu 19 & Sat 21 September 2.30pm Annie Wed 23, Thu 24 & Sat 26 October 2.30pm

Glazed Breast of Chicken served with a white wine cream, fondant potatoes and seasonal vegetables Crispy Falafel Roasted Vegetable Salad with olives, peppadew and tomato in a herb oil 6 oz Aberdeen Angus Beef Burger served with a mature cheese, dill pickle and seasoned fries Lemon and Cracked Black Pepper Crumb Haddock fillet served with seasoned fries, pea puree and a homemade tartare sauce Braised Lamb Shank served with a rosemary mash potato, minted jus and seasonal vegetables

Desserts Apple and Red Fruit Crumble served with vanilla ice cream Fudge Brownie served with mango coulis and cherry gel Eton Berry Mess with a fruit coulis and cream Homemade Sticky Toffee & Date Pudding with caramel sauce Trio of Ice Cream or Sorbets (V) Vegetarian Gluten-Free available on request Please inform your server of any dietary requirements before you place your order, Allergens information available on request Menu correct at the time of writing but is subject to change due to availability of produce

Tue 1 October 7.30pm, Theatre

Celebrating 40 Years of Abba, Europe’s leading tribute continues to entertain audiences with outstanding performances.

This sensational show features timeless hits from Waterloo to Dancing Queen which will have you dancing in the aisles. So dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along for an unforgettable night.

Tickets: £24.50

Tue 1 October 7.45pm, Studio

Dragonboy Productions

In And Out Of Chekhov’s Shorts An exhilarating, fun and accessible romp through some of the best of Chekhov’s short stories including The Lady with the Little Dog, The Chemist’s Wife, At A Summer Villa, An Avenger and The Bear.

These wonderful hymns to the absurdity of everyday life by one of the great writers of the 20th century, are by turns hilarious, romantic, poignant, odd and memorable.

They hold a mirror up to the half-comic, half-painful experience of love and relationships and create a world in which the tender and the grotesque are inextricably linked.

Ludicrous situations and larger than life characters abound in an evening that simply cannot be missed!

Suitable ages 12+

Tickets: £15 (discounts: £13), Schools: £8.50 Wed 2 October 7.30pm, Theatre

The Best Of That’ll Be The Day Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock ‘n’ Roll variety production returns with a Best Of show featuring the most popularly requested songs, impressions and comic sketches from over 33 years of That’ll Be The Day!

‘ THREE HOURS OF MUSIC & MAYHEM’ THE EXPRESS

Featuring smash hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s this is a throwback evening of brilliant entertainment that guarantees to have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over!

Tickets: £28.50

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Abbamania

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Thu 3 October 7.30pm, Theatre

Thu 3 October 7.45pm, Studio

Fastlove

Gary Delaney:

Direct from London’s West End, the world’s favourite George Michael tribute show takes you on a musical journey from the moving Jesus To A Child, to Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, to favourites I’m Your Man and Wake Me Up.

Plus support

A Tribute to George Michael Gagster’s Paradise

Britain’s leading one-liner comic returns with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery.

Tickets: £19

A tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time in a stunning stage show!

Tickets: £29 (discounts: £27)

Fri 4 October 7.30pm, Theatre The biggest names in stand-up, live in Crawley.

Join us for our hilarious celebration of the biggest and best comedians on the UK circuit.

Nina Conti

The ventriloquist star who’s smashed Live at the Apollo, huge West End runs, and won a British Comedy Award – all without moving her lips – headlines this gigantic night of comedy at The Hawth.

HH H H ‘Put simply, Nina Conti is a genius’ The Mirror

Abandoman

As seen on Alan Carr: Chatty Man, and seen supporting Ed Sheeran on tour. Rob Broderick aka Abandoman is Ireland’s finest hip-hop musical comedian.

HH H H ‘A freestyle talent that is unparalleled anywhere…

comedic timing and witty rhyming that’s so impressive it could’ve been scripted’ The Independent

Adam Hess

The Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominated star of Tonight at the Palladium, Stand Up Central, and Live from The BBC. ‘I’ve seen few shows that are funnier’ Times

Colin Hoult as Anna Mann

As seen on The Russell Howard Hour and many more.

HH HH ‘A comedian who leaves you wanting more’ The Times

Angela Barnes

Brighton’s Angela Barnes hosts this night of huge laughs.

As regularly seen on Mock The Week and heard on The News Quiz. She’s also appeared on Live at the Apollo, Just A Minute, and many more.

Tickets: £24.50

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Fri 4 October 7.45pm, Studio

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Blues Night

Will Wilde Band Will Wilde has taken the harmonica way beyond its blues roots since he first emerged on the music scene. Always pushing forward, evolving and redefining his sound, Wilde is now ready to take the rock world by storm.

Wilde’s hard-edged harmonica steals the spotlight from the traditional rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Jimmy Page or Ritchie Blackmore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson or Little Walter.

Tickets: £16 (unreserved) In association with Crawley Blues Club

Sat 5 October 7.45pm, Studio

Julian Dutton

Do You Think That’s Wise?

The Life and Times of John Le Mesurier British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2018 In this joyful, moving and affectionate tribute to one of Britain’s best-loved comedy stars, leading impressionist Julian Dutton (R4’s The Secret World, and BBC’s The Big Impression, and Pompidou with Matt Lucas) brings to life the man behind the wry smile and urbane English repartee that charmed millions and turned him into a household name as Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army.

HHHH ‘compelling’ Chortle Sun 6 October 12-2.30pm, Spotlight

Jazz Lunch

with Sarah Moule Last here as part of the When Peggy Met Ella show, this lunchtime session sees Sarah’s sophisticated, cool vocals teamed with the stylish piano of husband Simon Wallace.

An entertaining set of jazz standards including superb interpretations of the Great American Songbook and lesser-known gems.

Enjoy fantastic music alongside a traditional roast with a choice of meats followed by a dessert of your choice. Fish and vegetarian options available.

Advance booking essential.

Tickets: £21.95

‘FIRST-RATE’

SUNDAY TIMES

As with many comedy stars, Le Mesurier’s life was not without tragedy but his reputation as the quintessential English Gentleman never wavered.

Tickets: £16.50 (discounts: £13)

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Sun 6 October 7.30pm, Theatre

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A Vision of Elvis

Rob Kingsley, winner of The National Tribute Music Awards ‘Official Elvis Show’ and ‘No.1 Male Tribute’ is internationally renowned as the best Elvis Presley tribute concert touring the world.

Celebrating Rob’s 10th anniversary on tour, performing to thousands of fans worldwide and making history by being the first Elvis tribute artist to perform at Wembley Stadium, Rob brings you a brand new high octane show.

With all the energy of a live Elvis concert it promises to be the ultimate experience for Elvis fans.

Tickets: £25 Tue 8 October 7.30pm, Theatre An incredible journey through the music that defined an era, telling the story of one of the most successful and admired songwriters in the history of popular music.

Featuring songs from the Carole King songbook as well as classics from some of music’s most iconic artists and songwriting partnerships.

Tickets: £26

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‘THE MUSIC THAT DEFINED A GENERATION’

HHHHH ‘A MUST SEE’

Wed 9 October 7.45pm, Studio

Americana Night

Alice Wallace

Californian country singer-songwriter who conjures the atmospheric sound of the Golden State’s canyons and deserts, mountains and crashing waves, its crowning beauty and its tragic losses. At the same time, the supplevoiced Wallace tells her own and others’ stories, weaving tales that resonate on both sides of the Atlantic.

Wallace uses an intoxicating array of vocal styles to bring her songs to life: a dusky alto, gospel-tinged belting and a soaring soprano.

Support Act: Broken Bones Matilda

Tickets: £16 (unreserved) In association with 22o5 promotions

Wed 9 October 8pm, Theatre

Sh*t-faced Shakespeare : A Midsummer Night’s Dream

The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon comes to Crawley.

‘A GREAT NIGHT OUT... ITS WHAT WILLY WOULD HAVE WANTED’ INDEPENDENT

A hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearean classic, with an entirely sh*t-faced cast member.

With one cast member selected at random and given four hours to drink before every show, this is classical theatre as it was always meant to be seen. With a gin in one hand, a cup of wine in the other and a flagon of ale in the other... what could possibly go wrong?

Suitable ages 16+

Tickets: £22.50

Thu 10 October 7.30pm, Theatre

The outrageous musical starring Su Pollard, Helen Pearson (Hollyoaks, Emmerdale), Melanie Gutteridge (The Bill), Matt Slack (EastEnders, Casualty), and Ruth Keeling (Doctors).

A hilarious naughty musical that’s the perfect girls night out! Share in the friendships, the secrets, the laughs, the tears and the ups and downs of four ordinary women - and one man - living extraordinary lives.

More fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox, Hot Flush! might even leave you feeling 34 again! So get your girlfriends together for this not to be missed night out… and bring your man along as well… you’ll all love it.

Tickets: £29

‘ SUBLIME, ORIGINAL &

BRILLIANT’

INDEPENDENT

Thu 10 October 7.45pm, Studio

Paul Foot

Image Conscious Greetings. I am one of the world’s comedians and I’m here to tell ye about my show. Have you ever considered the unique predicament of the soft-shell crab? Well I have. That animal is absolutely ridiculous. What about the many, MANY problems that occur when organising a suburban orgy? The catering, for example. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, which incidentally is a terrible type of lettuce..

Tickets: £16.50

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Fri 11 October 7:45pm, Studio

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Some Kinda Wonderful The Music of Stevie Wonder Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla and award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash and a band of top musicians play classic hits including Isn’t She Lovely, Superstition, My Cherie Amour, Overjoyed, Signed, Sealed, Delivered and more.

Noel McCalla is acclaimed as ‘one of Britain’s best Soul Singers’ (Blues and Soul Magazine).

Derek Nash has played in Jools Holland’s Band for many years and has won several British Jazz Awards.

Tickets: £18

Fri 11 October 7.30pm, Theatre

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Italian Romance Mozart: Martucci: Bruch: Mendelssohn:

Così fan tutte: Overture Notturno No.1 Violin Concerto No.1 Symphony No.4 ‘Italian’

Gianluca Marciano: Conductor Francesca Dego: Violin

The opening concert in the 2019-20 orchestral season concert celebrates Italy’s rich tradition of orchestral music.

The overture to Mozart’s sharply satirical Così fan tutte opera provides a playful opening, which gives way to Martucci’s lush and pensive Notturno, with its yearning melodic lines and soothing orchestration.

A highlight of this evening will be Bruch’s much-loved Violin Concerto No.1 performed by Italian violinist Francesca Dego. This piece unleashes the full spectrum of the instrument and to this day is one of the most popular works in the violin repertoire.

Mendelssohn’s buoyant and cheerful Symphony No.4, ‘Italian’ closes this concert with panache and flair; a charming expression of how Italy made him feel.

Tickets: £18 - £32 (Child: £10).

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If you have never been to a classical concert at The Hawth before, our special offer of a top price ticket (RRP £32) is the perfect opportunity to hear a selection of musical masterpieces by the internationally renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. To take advantage of this fantastic offer, book now via the Box Office on 01293 553636.

Sat 12 October 11am, 2pm, Studio

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OperaUpClose

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Peace At Last Mr Bear can’t sleep. Mrs Bear is snoring. So he goes to sleep in Baby Bear’s room. But Baby Bear is pretending to be an aeroplane. So he goes to sleep in the living room…

Olivier award-winning OperaUpClose partners with Gallions Primary School in Newham to create a new opera for 3-5 year olds, based on Jill Murphy’s muchloved picture book, which has been delighting families for generations.

Running time: approximately 30 minutes, followed by playtime.

Tickets: £7. Family of four: £26

Sat 12 October 7.30pm, Theatre

Ruby Wax

How To Be Human Based on her bestselling book, Ruby’s new show answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion.

The show incorporates what she discovered whilst writing her latest book, including finding out about how the mind works with monk Gelong Thubten and learning from neuroscientist Ash Ranpura where everything that makes us ‘us’ can be found in the brain.

Outrageously witty and smart, blending brilliant comedy and insightful life lessons, How To Be Human is the show you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you’ve upgraded your iPhone.

Suitable ages 14+

Tickets: £24.50 Sat 12 October 7.45pm, Studio

Chris Wood

The Close Up Show An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand featuring world class magicians from The Magic Circle.

Close-up magic is one of the most popular and impressive forms of the art and this unique event showcases some of the best exponents. Prepare to be astonished!

Tickets: £19.50

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Mon 14 & Tue 15 October 7.30pm, Theatre

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The Russian State Ballet and Opera House Featuring live orchestra with over 30 musicians.

After sell-out performances last year, the Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back with two spellbinding, lavish ballets to music by Tchaikovsky.

The Nutcracker

(Mon) A dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements of a highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Swan Lake (Tue)

From the opulent splendour of the palace ballroom to the moonlit lake where majestic swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.

Tickets: £36.50 (discounts: £34.50).

Groups of 10 or more: £31.50. See both ballets for £65.

Tue 15 October 7.45pm, Studio

Gutted

A black comedy exploring the lives of three strong women who work in a fish factory in 1980’s Dublin.

Told through comic monologue, raw powerful language, movement and dance, the women give us a snapshot of the characters and challenges in their lives at the time.

In light of Ireland’s recent referendum on abortion, these issues remain as relevant today as they did over 30 years ago.

Suitable ages 16+, contains strong language.

Tickets: £17 (discounts: £16) Wed 16 October 7.30pm, Theatre

Tom Jones

My My My Delilah A truly outstanding concert celebrating the man, the music and the voice of one of the greatest singers of our time.

Bringing together West End star Glen Leon’s astounding vocal likeness and powerful range, a band of gifted musicians and superb backing singers, this highly acclaimed show takes you on a wonderful rollercoaster ride through five decades of hits including It’s Not Unusual, Green Green Grass of Home, Sex Bomb, Kiss, Thunderball, She’s A Lady, What’s New Pussycat, and more.

Tickets: £27.50 (discounts: £25.50)

‘ BRILLIANT! HILARIOUS! HEART-WARMING! INSPIRATION! MUST SEE!’

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

Wed 16 October 7.45pm, Studio

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Confessions Of A Cockney Temple Dancer

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Shane Shambhu reveals his secret life as a ‘fat kid’ in the cultural melting pot of East London to international performer in a bedazzling mix of comedy, theatre and dance.

With his inimitable charm and wit, Shane will have you laughing out loud as he reveals his past through a vivid display of characters, lived experiences and comical stories, reflecting on how race, language, identity and cultures have defined him and his Indian-dance career.

Tickets: £16 (discounts: £14)

Thu 17 October 7.30pm, Theatre

Jonathan Pie

The Fake News Tour Jonathan Pie returns to the road once more to berate the people in power - and the journalists apparently holding them to account.

Suitable ages 16+.

Please note: Latecomers will not be admitted.

Tickets: £27, £20

Thu 17 October 7.45pm, Studio

John Kirkpatrick Tunes From The Trenches

Renowned folk singer and squeezebox player John Kirkpatrick performs songs from the First and Second World Wars in a heart-warming and occasionally poignant show.

Highlighting both the popular hits of the day designed to keep the spirits high, and songs sung by the service personnel themselves that described their experiences on the front with great directness, wit, robust humour, and, occasionally, very fruity language!

Tickets: £16

‘ A STAGGERING TOUR-DE-FORCE OF RIGHTEOUS VISCERAL RAGE’

CHORTLE

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‘ ONE OF THE FUNNIEST COMEDIANS IN THE WORLD’

Fri 18 October 8pm, Theatre

Stewart Francis

CRAIG FERGUSON, LATE LATE SHOW

Into The Punset

The star of Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, and Crackerjack; embarks on a brand-new show, in his last tour ever! See him before he heads off… Into The Punset.

Suitable ages 16+

Tickets: £25

‘BLUES-SOAKED GUITAR AND VOCAL WORK WITH A SOPHISTICATED URBAN LYRICISM’ FOLKING.COM

Fri 18 October 7.45pm, Studio

Blues Night

Paul Cowley A singer, songwriter, acoustic fingerstyle and slide guitarist, Paul was originally inspired by the country blues of Lightnin Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and others.

Tickets: £16 (unreserved) In association with Crawley Blues Club

Sat 19 October 11am & 2.30pm, Studio

Peter & The Wolf Sergei Prokofiev’s enduring favourite is suitable for families with children of all ages.

A wonderful way to introduce classical music to younger children with live wind quintet consisting flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn.

The talented musicians have worked with the CBSO, London Concert Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra and have performed for West End shows and the BBC Proms.

Tickets: £10 (Child: £8). Family of four: £32 Sat 19 October 7.30pm, Theatre

The History of Rock A jaw-dropping night celebrating the golden ages of rock featuring the music of Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more.

This iconic music is brought back to life by an exceptional 8-piece band of some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world, original visual footage of the featured bands and artists, as well as incredible concert staging and lighting.

A must see for any rock fan!

Tickets: £23.50

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Sun 20 October 3pm, Theatre

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Fairey Band One of the world’s finest brass bands kick off a new season at The Hawth.

Future concerts feature Grimethorpe Colliery (19 January), Black Dyke Band (23 February) and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery (15 March).

Tickets: £13.75 (discounts: £12.75).

Book for all concerts in the season for £11.50 each

Sun 20 October 3.30pm, Studio

The Foundry Group

‘ FIRST-CLASS REVIEW... IRRESISTABLE’ FRINGE REVIEW

Whadd’ya Know We’re In Love!

All aboard! Full steam ahead on SS Freedonia for the craziest show to set sail. Four musicians with a secret, a girl in a green velvet gown, stowaways, a Mediterranean monarch, and glorious, unforgettable swing-era style songs make this mad-cap tribute to the Marx Brothers, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby and the ‘Let’s Do The Show Right Here!’ school of musical theatre a must-see.

A delightful confection of hilarious, foot-tapping family fun that’s a perfect antidote to our troubled times.

Suitable ages 7+

Tickets: £16.50 (discounts: £14.50) Tue 22 October 7.30pm, Studio

Harry & Chris:

This One’s For The Aliens Harry and Chris (Guardian Pick of the Fringe 2018) are at the top of their field, having invented their own field of comedy-rap-jazz.

They’ve sold out three Edinburgh shows, appeared on the Russell Howard Hour and were called ‘fabulously entertaining’ by Jonathan Ross (they didn’t even pay him).

From the ridiculous to the sublime, the duo bring awardwinning wordplay, awe-inspiring musicality, eyebrowraising bromance and unashamed joy to the biggest PR task of all time - spinning planet earth.

Tickets: £16.50

‘ BLISTERINGLY TALENTED’ FRINGE GURU

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Tue 22-Sat 26 October, Theatre 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm The smash-hit production of Annie comes to Crawley for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…

With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The HardKnock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!

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‘FEEL GOOD ESCAPIST JOY. FUN, RIOTOUS AND HEARFELT’ RADIO TIMES

Tickets: Tue-Thu: £46.50, Fri & Sat: £49.50.

Discounts (Tue-Thu): £6 off.

Groups 6 or more: £7.50 off. Family of four £150 Family of four (Wed & Thu at 2.30pm): £146

‘AN ALL-SINGING ALL DANCING TRIUMPH’ OK! MAGAZINE

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Wed 23 October 7.45pm, Studio

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Justin Moorhouse

Northern Joker

These days Justin’s not certain about anything anymore – Brexit looms, the Cold War is being rebooted and that’s before we begin to worry about what’s happening in America… closer to home, he’s starting to feel redundant as a parent. One kid is leaving home, the dog is getting older and doesn’t need much walking, and the youngest kid hits 13 and cancels the family subscription to The Beano.

On top of this the golden age of the Northern straight white male comedian has gone the way of the dinosaurs.

How will he adapt if he wants to survive?

Tickets: £16 (£5 unwaged, with proof of JSA) Thu 24-Sat 26 October 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm, Studio

Redwood Productions

A Few Good Men ‘You Can’t Handle the Truth!’ - the memorable line from Aaron Sorkin’s Broadway smash-hit and blockbuster film.

This classic courtroom drama about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine sizzles on stage.

A young, inexperienced Navy lawyer, Daniel Kaffee, is chosen to represent the Marines. It seems an open-and-shut-case: a plea bargain and a week of paperwork. But the men say they were following orders.

Soon Kaffee finds himself putting the whole Marine Corps on trial in his search for the truth.

‘ENORMOUSLY ENTERTAINING’

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Tickets: £18 (discounts: £16) Sun 27 October 8pm, Studio

Darren Harriott

Good Heart Yute

Sun 27 October 9am-3.30pm, Foyer

Crawley Records Fair Everything from rock to soul, punk to reggae, psych to indie… and everything else in between!

There will be many of the South’s best record dealers in attendance, as well as several private sellers.

Admission: Free

Best Newcomer nominee Darren considers himself a good person.

Now he’s 30 and he’s never been in love. It can’t always be someone else’s fault? Join Darren for his trademark passion and insightful wit as he tries to work himself out.

Tickets: £15

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Tue 29 October 8pm, Theatre

Live On Mars The very best of David Bowie live!

An amazing journey celebrating the very best of iconic pop hero David Bowie; his music, artistry, style and showmanship. Influenced by Bowie’s legendary concert performances, Live On Mars fuses sound and vision to portray the essence of Bowie, with a stunning light show and state of the art visuals and animation.

Featuring the electrifying vocals and uncanny likeness of singer and lifelong Bowie fan Alex Thomas, with a hand picked world-class band, this is the show that all Bowie fans have been waiting for.

Tickets: £26 (Golden seats: £36)

‘ A VERY CLASSY TRIBUTE’ TIMES

Tue 29 October 7.45pm, Studio

The Occasion

The Monster and Mary Shelley Over 200 years since the publication of the novel, a new production drawing inspiration from Mary Shelley’s extraordinary life.

Incorporating elements of music hall, melodrama, horror and teenage rebellion with a pulsing, contemporary cinematic score, The Monster and Mary Shelley is a celebration of one of literature’s most influential talents and an atmospheric, moving, and at times darkly comic exploration of the Gothic Girl who electrified the world.

Age guidance: 12+

Tickets: £17 (discounts: £14)

Wed 30 October 7pm, Theatre

A one-night event produced by Streetlight UK that hopes to have a lasting impact.

Join us for an evening where dance groups and schools from the local community will come together to Dance On Injustice and raise awareness about grooming and exploitation among young people.

Harry and Eleiyah from BBC’s The Greatest Dancer will also be performing one of their dances from the programme.

Tickets: £10 danceoninjustice.com streetlight.uk.com

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Wed 30 October 7.45pm, Studio

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RoughHouse Theatre and Live Wire Theatre

Getting The Third Degree

By Dougie Blaxland Charting footballer Laurie Cunningham’s meteoric rise to stardom this compelling and deeply moving new drama also explores how he and his fellow black players triumphed over the racial abuse and physical threats often orchestrated by The National Front in the late ‘70s through a potent combination of footballing brilliance, charismatic style and compelling dignity.

A powerful piece of theatre - incorporating ‘70s funk, soul and blues, contemporary commentary and social and political speeches - that vividly recreates a tense and troubled period in the history of football and wider society.

Tickets: £15.50

Thu 31 October 7.30pm, Theatre

Fri 1 November 7.45pm, Studio

Shalamar

Elaine Delmar

All the big hits from original members Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel alongside with Carolyn Griffey - There It Is, I Can Make You Feel Good, The Second Time Around, Take That to The Bank, Make That Move, Dead Giveaway, Right In The Socket and, of course, A Night To Remember!

One of the great British jazz voices performing some of the 20th century’s most iconic songs accompanied by brilliant pianist Barry Green. Classic arrangements of Gershwin and Cole Porter such as S’Wonderful, Embraceable You, Begin the Beguine, Night and Day, Summertime, I Get A Kick Out Of You as well as favourite songs from other composers.

Special guests are Phil Fearon & Galaxy, remembered for his hits Dancing Tight, What Do I Do?, Everyone’s Laughing, I Can Prove It and This Kind Of Love.

One giant party from the first note - come and relive your mid ‘80s clubbing days!

Tickets: £35

Tickets: £17

‘ FASHIONS MAY CHANGE, BUT QUALITY IS TIMELESS’

EVENING STANDARD

Fri 1 November 2pm, Theatre (cert PG) Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and hiss Rebecca Ferguson (…or maybe not) as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want.

Our live host will teach you a unique set of dance moves that will truly make you come alive. As they show you how to use our interactive prop bags, you also get to practice your cheers, your boos and even a few wolf whistles. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.

Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

Sat 2 November 7.45pm, Studio

Andrew Lawrence Clean

British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2018 UK comedy’s foremost contrarian takes a break from all the controversy in this new show. No politics. No religion. No smut. No swearing. Just great jokes and good clean fun.

Fri 1 November 7.30pm, Theatre (cert 12A) The smash hit film as you have never experienced it before.

Our live host will warm up your voices in true Freddie Mercury style, teach you some iconic dance moves and show you how to use your interactive prop bags, Then sit back and sing along with the on screen lyrics not forgetting YOU the audience becoming part of their famous Live Aid concert.

Tickets: £17.50 (CHILD: £13) Groups 10 or more: 1 free for every 10

Tue 5 November 7.45pm, Studio

Pitchy Breath Theatre Company

Time and Time Again...

Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12)

Pitchy Breath present a collection of new short plays from local writers looking at our past, present and a future yet to come. Each of the plays is a winning entry in Pitchy Breath’s ‘What’s Your Story?’ playwriting competition held as part of the Horsham District Year of Culture.

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11).

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The producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and GREASE bring you the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman! plus the Queen classic Bohemian Rhapsody.

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Wed 6 November 7.45pm, Studio

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Rumpus Theatre

The Masque of the Red Death Wed 6 November 7.30pm, Theatre The fabulously funny Hormonal Housewives present a roller-coaster comedy night for women about women.

Suzanne Shaw, Josephine Partridge and Julie Coombe will have audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter as they present a hilarious romp through the joys of being a fabulous 21st century woman. Weight gain, weight loss, men, online shopping, sex, chocolate, wine, more chocolate, going out and staying in are thrown under the microscope of uproarious dissection – no subject is safe!

Prince Prospero and a handful of his nobility shut themselves away in a heavily fortified castle, to escape the terrible plague sweeping their land.

Disdainfully indifferent to the sufferings of his people, the Prince throws a lavish ball, but as the masque reaches its orgiastic climax and the clock chimes midnight, a mysterious, uninvited guest is found in their midst… a guest that wreaks a terrifying revenge!

Edgar Allan Poe’s terrifying classic follows last year’s ‘wonderfully creepy’ (Eastern Daily Press) The Devil’s Bride.

Tickets: £27

Tickets: £16.50 (discounts: £14.50)

Thu 7 November 7.30pm, Theatre

Thu 7 November 7.45pm, Studio

Country Superstars

Dolly Parton and Friends Europe’s No.1 tribute country show as seen in the West End and in over 30 countries.

A truly unique show hosted by Sarah Jayne who has been performing as Dolly Parton for over 25 years and award-winning vocal impersonator Andy Crust and featuring The Tennessee Allstars Band.

The show features the music of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver and Glen Campbell a must see for any fans of country!

Tickets: £23.50

Blues Night

Ian Siegal: Unplugged The UK’s favourite contemporary bluesman who recently scooped Best Male Vocalist and Best Acoustic Artist in the UK Blues Awards - adding to a long list of previous accolades.

Tonight he performs solo unplugged songs with passion, humour, incendiary slide guitar and a soul-infused voice big enough to fell trees.

Tickets: £16 (unreserved) In association with Crawley Blues Club

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Fri 8 November 7.30pm, Theatre

Sat 9 November 7.30pm, Theatre

Some of the UK’s leading musicians and hair-raising vocalists perform the fabulous, iconic music of James Bond in a stunning concert.

Get Ready Cos Here They Come!

Featuring all the great songs from the 007 movies the show is a huge international success and recently made its West End debut.

Powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines, will take you on a journey through all the hits of the Four Tops, along with classic hits from The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Ben E King and many more Motown and soul legends.

Satisfaction Q The Music Show Soul The James Bond Concert American Four Tops Show Spectacular

Compere Caroline Bliss played Miss Moneypenny during the Timothy Dalton era.

Don’t miss this superb evening - Nobody Does It Better!

Tickets: £26.50

Direct from the USA, bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to the UK.

Guaranteed to have you dancing all night long!

Tickets: £26.50

Sun 10 November 3pm, Theatre

Horsham Symphony Orchestra

Mahler: Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’ Horsham Symphony Orchestra, under its principal conductor Steve Dummer, and leader, Rachel Ellis, are joined by international soloists Paula Sides and Angharad Lyddon, as well as the massed choir of the Horsham Symphony Chorus and chorus director Peter Allwood, for a performance of this epic symphony.

Mon 11 November 7.30pm, Theatre

Neil Oliver

The Story of The British Isles in 100 places During his 20 years travelling to every corner of Great Britain, and whilst filming BBC2’s Coast, Neil has fallen in love all over again with our countries.

Taking six years to write, Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony is an enormous work exceeding all limits.

Join us to experience this marvellous spectacle of sound, culminating in the glowing, transcendent choral finale.

From north to south, east to west it cradles astonishing beauty. The places Neil’s seen have given him a unique view and understanding of British history. Hear in his amusing and entertaining way what it all means to him, and why we need to cherish and celebrate our wonderful countries.

Tickets: £20, Over 60: £17, Child/Student: £10

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Tue 12 November 7.30pm, Theatre

Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End, and a sold out world tour, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th anniversary celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and more.

Tickets: £23.50

‘ PITCH-PERFECT COMEDY’ THE TELEGRAPH

Thu 14 November 7.45pm, Studio

Kick In The Head

Three Men in a Boat Giles Shenton plays Jerome K Jerome in a rip-roaring barrel of fun; recounting the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun as Giles expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats!

Tickets: £16 (discounts: £14) Wed 13 November 7.45pm, Studio

Blues Night

Lisa Mills Plus support Southern soul, Americana, gospel and blues - Mississippi native Lisa takes the best of each these genres and utterly transforms them. By taking all those ingredients and adding the occasional dollop of jazz inflection, Mills serves up her own savoury-sweet mix.

Fri 15 November 7.30pm, Theatre

The Godfather of modern stand-up returns!

Tickets: £32

Tickets: £16 In association with Crawley Blues Club

Fri 15 November 7.45pm, Studio

Acoustic Blues Houseparty

Three blues stars come together to play for one unforgettable night together.

A unique opportunity to see the great line-up of Eddie Martin (harmonica), Brooks Williams (bottleneck slide guitar), and Michael Roach (country blues guitar) together.

Tickets: £32 Acoustic Blues Weekend of workshops, classes and jams for musicians from 15-17 November. Further details from euroblues.co.uk or hawth.co.uk

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Sat 16 November 11am, Studio

Sat 16 November 7.30pm, Studio

Bootleg Hey Diddle Diddle The Shadows GOBLIN THEATRE

A hilarious adventure filled with music and puppetry.

When the full moon shines bright there’s magic in the air, and all the animals come out to play. Stay up late with flying cows, jazzy cats and runaway crockery and as we jump and jive to the music in a brilliant new take on the classic nursery rhyme.

With original songs played live on stage, brilliant puppetry and lots of laughter, this new show is a wild and musical celebration about the importance of imagination.

Suitable ages 3+. Running time: 45mins

For anyone who loves the sounds of the ‘60s and enjoys a few laughs along the way, The Bootleg Shadows perform a unique tribute concert that encompasses The Shadows’ amazing career from 1960 up until the early ‘80s.

Relive such fantastic hits as Apache, Foot Tapper, FBI, Atlantis, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Bachelor Boy, Move It, plus many more.

Tickets: £21 (discounts: £19.50)

Tickets: £7.50

Wed 20 November 6.30pm, Studio

The Bluebird Club: Electro Night

A club night for people with learning disabilities and their friends.

Listen to the freshest sounds, relax in the chill out room, chat with friends and dance to great live music.

With resident DJs & MCs from Outreach 3 Way and the talented House Band The Coasters and special guest.

Suitable for ages 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Remember to ask your carer for your Stay Up Late pass, so you don’t have to miss a thing!

Tickets: £4 (£3.50 with a Compass Card) Carers: Free Advance Bluebird Supper Ticket: £10.50 includes entry, plus 2 slices of pizza, chips and ice cream served from 5.15pm to 6.15pm (£12.50 if booked on the night) Hire - A Crawley Wellbeing event

Wed 20 November 7.30pm, Theatre

Beyond The Barricade

The UK’s longest-running musical theatre concert tour, now in its 19th year, features past principal performers from Les Miserables performing over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and a stunning finale from Les Mis. The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean), Andy Reiss (Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Miserables), Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals.

Tickets: £26.50

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Thu 21 November 7.30pm, Theatre

Pam Ayres: Up In The Attic Pam has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years.

Tonight she performs poems from her new book, Up In The Attic, along with classic poems and stories from her long career.

Tickets: £26.50 Sat 23 November 4pm & 7.30pm, Theatre

Copthorne Scouts & Guides gang show 2019 An evening of variety - singing, dancing, sketches, comedy, novelty items - there’s something for everyone!

Be entertained and amused by an enthusiastic cast ranging from 5 to 65 (and more) all eager to do their very best.

Great costumes, sets and props with some surprises along the way make this a ‘not to be missed’ extravaganza.

Sun 24 November 11am-3pm, Studio

Felines 1st

Christmas Bazaar and Cat Homing Show

An annual seasonal bazaar to support a new cat rescue charity with lots of ideas for presents; cards and gift items for sale as well as cats in need of loving homes.

Admission: Free (or a tin of cat food!)

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Tue 26 November 7.30pm, Theatre

S T A G E R I G H T P R O U D L Y

P R O M O T I O N S P R E S E N T S

The Gang Show is a great adventure for around 250 members of the Copthorne Guides & Scouts, accompanied

by Copthorne Silver Band under the baton of Chris Newport.

Tickets from gangshow.copthornescouts.co.uk or call 07753 996111 or 01342 716094 email: copthornegangshow@gmail.com

Mon 25 November 7.30pm, Theatre

You Win Again Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees The unforgettable, breathtaking spectacular direct from the West End, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, How Deep is Your Love?, Jive Talkin’, Tragedy, Islands in the Stream, Grease, If I Can’t Have You, and more!

Tickets: £29 (discounts: £27)

The biggest and best ‘60s show touring the UK, returns to The Hawth for one night only with a brand new production celebrating its tenth anniversary.

A three hour spectacular of pure nostalgia to transport you back to that magical decade featuring five legendary names for a night never to be forgotten.

Hits include Needles and Pins, Silence Is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, Hippy Hippy Shake, Little Children, plus many more.

Tickets: £29

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Thu 28 November 7.45pm, Studio

Sat 30 November 7.30pm, Theatre

The KT Bush Band Henning Wehn The KT Bush Band was formed in 1977 with Kate Bush on vocals, Brian Bath on guitar, Del Palmer on bass and Vic King on drums.

Now back playing live, Brian and Vic have put together a new line up with Sallie-Anne Hurst on vocals, Emily Francis on keyboards and Steve Bevan on bass to perform classic album tracks and hit songs from Kate Bush.

Tickets: £17.50

Get On With It

You couldn’t make it up; surely the German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? And what’s he still doing here anyway?

Suitable ages 16+

Tickets: £23.50

Sun 1 December 12-2.30pm, Spotlight

Sat 7 December 7.45pm, Studio

Jazz Lunch

Chris Wood

Mike Piggott’s Hot Club Trio

With Mike Piggott on violin, Nils Solberg on guitar and Pete Morgan on double bass, the trio bring their own entertaining combination of gypsy jazz, swing and blues as inspired by the Hot Club de France, led by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli.

Enjoy some fantastic music alongside a traditional roast with a choice of meats followed by a dessert of your choice. Fish and vegetarian options available. Advance booking essential.

Tickets: £24.45 (includes tea/coffee, mince pie and Christmas goodies)

The Close Up Show

An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand featuring world-class magicians from The Magic Circle.

Close-up magic is one of the most popular and impressive forms of the art and this unique event showcases some of the best exponents. Prepare to be astonished!

Tickets: £19.50

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Fri 13 December 7.45pm, Studio

Topped with lashings of Christmas spirit get ready to party as That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new Christmas show!

One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own.

The UK’s most popular rock ‘n’ roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy!

A journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance.

Tickets: £16 (unreserved)

Tickets: £29.50

In association with Crawley Blues Club

‘ THE BEST ROCK & ROLL SHOW ON THE ROAD’

‘ IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THEM YOU SIMPLY MUST’

Night That’ll Be The Day Blues Christmas Show Spikedrivers

EVENING STANDARD

BLUES IN BRITAIN

Sun 15 December 3pm Studio

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Miniatures

Christmas Trombones Usher in the festive season with the trombone players of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, performing a selection of spirited Christmas classics including Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Selections, Humperdinck’s Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel, Prokofiev’s Sleigh Ride, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio selections, Christmas carol selections and other festive favourites.

Tickets: £18 (child: £5)

Wed 18 & Thu 19 December 7.30pm, Studio

Maypoles To Mistletoe

Martyn Wyndham Read, Sue Mills, Carolyn Robson, Mike Nicholson, Jim Farr, Dick Streeter, The Broadwood Men, Magog, The Rusper Mummers and The Maypole Band return to The Hawth to celebrate the seasons of the year in verse, music, drama, dance and song.

Tickets: £16.50 Hire - A MTM (amateur) promotion

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Tue 17 December 5pm, Theatre

The Nutcracker A fabulous family favourite, Let’s All Dance presents a fresh version of this festive treat. Stunning dancers, costumes and music create a lavish and magical production for the whole family.

For the first time, the company includes 20 talented children joining the professional cast for this one-off gala performance. Journey through the magical night with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince, meet the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy in the beautiful Land of Sweets.

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Let’s All Dance

Photo opportunity with our dancers on stage after the show!

Suitable for all ages.

TICKETS: £16 (CHILD: £14). FAMILY OF FOUR: £56

Sat 21 & Sun 22 December 11am & 1pm, Studio

‘ I LOVE BOOGIE WONDERLAND’

When a little boy stumbles across a special star, he puts it in a jar and takes it on adventures.

But the poor star misses its home... Can the little boy and his big sister find a way to send the star safely back?

A warm-hearted story, with music, that perfectly captures the friendship between two siblings.

A 50 minute play suitable for ages 3-8.

Tickets: £8 (Family of four: £28)

From Star in the Jar by Sam Hay. Illustrations copyright© 2018 Sarah Massini.

Published by Egmont UK Ltd and used with permission.

ROBERT ‘KOOL’ BELL, KOOL & THE GANG

Thu 9 January 7.30pm, Theatre

Boogie Wonderland The ultimate celebration of the biggest disco floor fillers ever, guaranteed to have you dancing All Night Long.

An 8-piece band of West End musicians present all your favourite disco hits with slick choreography and stunning vocals to deliver the greatest disco party ever!

Revel in the incredible sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire, KC and the Sunshine Band, The Jacksons, Sister Sledge, Bee Gees, Chic and many more in the perfect party night out.

Tickets: £26

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Sat 11 January 7.30pm, Theatre

No Jacket Required: The Upbeat Beatles The Phil Collins Tribute The UK’s top Phil Collins tribute returns by popular demand, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of ‘…But Seriously’. The stunning 12-piece band perform the album in its entirety and the best of the rest from Phil Collins’ career as a solo artist and with Genesis.

Powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship - there isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of Twist and Shout and you will know why!

The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days, Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multimedia presentation.

Tickets: £24.50

Tickets: £24.50

Sun 12 January 7.30pm, Theatre

Sun 12 January 12noon-2.30pm, Spotlight

The Carpenters Voice of the Heart

This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters featuring the superb vocals from Carole Gordon and music from the brilliant Blue Jeans Band & Singers.

All the magical hits that are still adored to this day Yesterday Once More, Goodbye To Love, Close To You, Only Yesterday plus great medleys from albums in a night to treasure.

Tickets: £25

Jazz Lunch at The Hawth

Derek Nash

Derek Nash, alto sax soloist with Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra, leader of Sax Appeal and member Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion accompanied by the virtuoso Australian guitarist Dave Colton.

Enjoy fantastic music alongside a traditional roast with a choice of meats followed by a dessert of your choice.

Fish and vegetarian options available.

Advance booking essential.

Tickets: £26.95

ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL!

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Mon 13 & Tue 14 January 7.30pm, Theatre This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Crawley as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Tickets: £35 (discounts: £32.50)

TERRIFIC YEARS! Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!

‘ JOYOUS! I LOVE THIS SHOW!’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

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Wed 15 January 7.45pm, Studio

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Daliso Chaponda Britain’s Got Talent finalist and star of BBC R4’s acclaimed Citizen of Nowhere, Daliso presents his hilarious and daring new show.

Daliso looks at disgraced, blacklisted celebrities and historical figures we’re ashamed we once admired.

There’s also the small matter of family member arrests, exploding buildings in his home country and the enterprising Malawian who tried to blackmail him.

Tickets: £17

‘ FULL OF SHARP ONE-LINERS AND WELL CRAFTED GAGS... A REAL TALENT’

METRO

Fri 17 January 7.45pm, Studio

Americana Night

Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters

Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters blend the band’s old-school country roots attitude with their shared influences of rock and folk.

‘ REMARKABLE! DELICIOUS COUNTRY SONGS’

R2 MAGAZINE

Fri 17 January 8pm, Theatre

Ed Byrne If I’m Honest

Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Suitable ages 16+

Tickets: £27.50 Please note: Latecomers not admitted

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Amanda is a storyteller by nature with an incredible band backing her on pedal steel and guitar, bass, and drums.

Tickets: £16 (unreserved) In association with 22o5 promotions

Sat 18 January 2pm, Theatre

If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports, the BRIT award-winning Little Mix, you’re sure to love this! Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to the UK’s finest girl-band in a high-energy show packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits.

Suitable for all ages!

Tickets: £16.50. Groups of 4 or more: £14.50

Sat 18 January 7.30pm, Theatre

ELO Again

ELO Again are back with their stunning celebration of the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. Now in their 8th year, the band give a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday.

All the big hits Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Roll Over Beethoven, Wild West Hero, Don’t Bring Me Down, The Diary Of Horace Wimp, Telephone Line, Turn To Stone plus many more.

Tickets: £26 (discounts: £24) Mon 20 & Tue 21 January 7pm, Theatre

Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet Swan Lake (Mon) Sleeping Beauty (Tue) Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet returns with two Tchaikovsky favourites.

Under the expert direction of Marina Medvetskaya, this acclaimed company combines classical training and technique with the best-loved Russian ballets, accompanied by a full orchestra, to entertain audiences in breathtaking style.

Tchaikovsky reigns supreme in these captivating productions: The Sleeping Beauty overflows with enchanting fairytale characters, while Swan Lake is a tragic tale of love and betrayal.

Tickets £37.50. See both ballets for £60

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Little Mix Experience

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‘ SENSATIONAL – PERFORMING FAVOURITE CLASSICS IN SPECTACULAR STYLE’

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Sun 19 January 3pm, Theatre

Grimethorpe Colliery Band A superb afternoon concert from the world’s most famous colliery band.

Future concerts feature Black Dyke Band (23 February) and Carlton Main Frickley Colliery (15 March).

Tickets: £13.75 (discounts: £12.75).

Book for all concerts in the season for £11.50 each.

Thu 23 January Doors 7pm, Theatre

From The Jam Plus special guests

From The Jam celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Jam’s album Setting Sons.

Critically acclaimed, the album reached No.4 in the UK and was the band’s first to enter the US charts as well as giving them their first top ten hit single, The Eton Rifles. The band will play the whole album as well as other Jam classics and originals.

Tickets: £30.50 (standing), £33 (circle seating) Fri 24 January 8pm-1am (Bar from 7pm) Theatre

Tropicana Nights

The ultimate ‘80s party night - a fun-filled evening of pure ‘80s music and dancing for the over 25s.

Come and join us at one of our amazing parties and indulge yourselves in pure ‘80s heaven.

Whether you come in your favourite outfit from the decade or not, you are guaranteed to get in the party mood as soon as you walk into the room.

Tickets: £10 Sun 26 January 11am-4pm, Theatre

Sussex Wedding Fayre

One of the most important and popular events in the wedding calendar, attracting visitors from all over the south east of England.

Over 60 exhibitors of all kinds, covering every aspect of the wedding celebration for you to plan your event under one roof during one visit! Lots of new ideas, offers and competitions!

Free catwalk fashion show featuring bridal and menswear, music and entertainment, décor, florists, health and beauty, photographers and video, cars and transport, many venues, entertainers, caterers, gifts and more!

More info and FREE tickets for pre-registered wedding partners from sussexweddingfayre.com Hire - An AGLG event.

Exhibitor Enquiries 0345 475 6141

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Tue 28 January 7.30pm, Theatre

Thu 30 January 7.30pm, Theatre

Senbla by arrangement with Opera International presents An Ellen Kent Production

The Magic of Motown

Madama Butterfly

Celebrating the sound of a generation

Puccini

Featuring the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee and the celebrated international soprano Alyona Kistenyova* and a full orchestra and chorus.

The winner of “The Best Opera Award” in the Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards, this new production, features exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

One of the world’s most popular operas, highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown steams into town!

Seen by over a million people, it’s no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.

With timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more.

Tickets: £28.50

*Cast subject to change

Tickets: £39.50, £36.50 (child/over 60/groups 10 or more: £5 off) Early Bird Offer: £5 off top price seats before 30 September

Wed 29 January 7.30pm, Theatre

Nathan Carter and his Band Plus support The Irish country pop star returns after wowing audiences last year with his sensational live show.

One of Ireland’s biggest artists, and with an incredible 7 top 10 albums under his belt, he is well on his way to becoming a household name.

Tickets: £32.50

Fri 31 January 7.45pm, Studio

Blues Night

Kent DuChaine Kent is a link with a bygone era of Robert Johnson and his travelling companion Johnny Shines, who used to hobo from town to town. To witness one of his gigs transports you back to the Delta of the ‘30s. He is without doubt the best solo performer/entertainer in the blues business, who always gives his all and never disappoints.

Tickets: £16 (unreserved seating) In association with Crawley Blues Club

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The Classic Rock Show The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Jukebox!

Paying tribute to many of the world’s all time classic rock greats, The Classic Rock Show’s musicians power through legendary performances from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, AC/DC, Queen, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and The Who, plus much more.

Tickets: £28 (Gold Circle seats: £38)

Wed 5 & Thu 6 February, Theatre Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thu 10am & 1pm

Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever!

Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever!

Get ready for a road-trip full of adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!

Tickets: £18 (child: £16). Family Ticket: £64.

Premium (rows A & B): £21 (child: £19) Wed 5 February 7.45pm, Studio

Josie Long: Tender Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and very-hard-to-pin-down-indie-underdog-nightmare Josie Long with a brand new show.

Tickets: £18

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Mon 17 - Sat 22 February, Theatre Mon-Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 4pm & 8pm Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking 11th year, THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the greatest music ever written.

Seen by over five million people in over 30 countries, THRILLER LIVE continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through an unparalleled catalogue of hits.

Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and band, including: I Want You Back, ABC, Can You Feel It, Off The Wall, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Dirty Diana, Bad, Rock With You, They Don’t Care About Us, Dangerous and Thriller plus many more!

Tickets: Mon-Thu 7.30pm, Fri 8.30pm: £37.50, Fri 5pm: £34.50, Sat: £39.50.

Discounts (Mon-Thu only): £.50 off, Friends: £4 off, Groups 10 or more: £7.50 off.

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Sat 15 February 8pm, Studio

Lucy Porter Be Prepared

TV favourite Lucy returns with another fantastic stand-up show.

At Brownies, Lucy thought she’d be prepared for anything as long as she had her emergency 10p for a phone box, and knew how to tie a Fisherman’s knot. Life turned out to be slightly more complicated than Brown Owl let on.

Wed 6 March 7.30pm, Theatre

Havana Nights Strictly star Graziano Di Prima and Giada Lini bring an exciting new mix of Latin dances with individual performances as well as entertaining group numbers.

Tickets: £28 (discounts: £27). VIP Tickets (best seats & meet and greet at 6pm): £58

Tickets: £18 (discounts: £16) Wed 8 April 7.30pm, Theatre

The Russian State Opera

Aida

Verdi’s timeless and emotional opera with breathtaking melodies performed by an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra of over 30 musicians.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Tue 31 March 7.30pm, Theatre

Giovanni Pernice This Is Me Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Giovanni Pernice, is back with a brand new show, set to light up the stage.

Tickets £37. VIP Meet and Greet Tickets: £70

Tickets: £37.50 (discounts: £35.50)

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Tue 14 April 8pm, Theatre

Wed 15 April 7.30pm, Theatre

Jimmy Carr

Milton Jones

Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really.

Tickets: £32

Tickets: £30

Terribly Funny

This is the same show as Jimmy performed at The Hawth in 2019.

Milton Impossible

Him with the shirts from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Radio 4.

Sat 18 April 2pm & 6pm, Theatre

Horrible Histories

The Worst of Barmy Britain We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with the West End show that’s never toured before!

It’s history with the nasty bits left in!

Tickets: £16.50. Family groups of 4-10: £2 off.

Groups 10 or more: £3 off Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration © Martin Brown.

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Coming soon Wed 22 - Fri 24 April 7.30pm, Theatre

Kevin Clifton Joanne Clifton

Burn The Floor Kevin Clifton is back with Burn The Floor… and this time he’s joined by his sister Joanne for the very first time!

Combining jaw-dropping choreography and groundbreaking moves, the Strictly champions bring an infectious and rebellious energy to the stage.

Tickets: £44.50, £40.50. Premium: £50.50, VIP: £92.50

Tue 5 May 8pm, Theatre

Ross Noble Humournoid

What happens when pure comedy takes human form?

What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it.

Suitable ages 15+

Tickets: £28.50

Thu 7 May 7.30pm, Theatre

Francis Rossi I Talk Too Much

Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi shares the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.

Rossi will be joined on stage by award-winning writer and broadcaster Mick Wall.

Tickets: £30. VIP: £40 VIP, Super VIP: £75

On Screen

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Live and Encore screenings of theatre, opera, dance and music from around the globe. Screened with the benefit of state of the art technology in The Hawth Studio.

Thu 12 September 7.30pm

NT Live Fleabag (15)

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the award-winning one-woman show that inspired the hit TV series, broadcast live from London’s West End.

Mon 30 September 7pm

NT Encore One Man, Two Guvnors Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.

Mon 14 October 6.45pm

Royal Opera Encore Don Giovanni Sung in Italian with English subtitles

Thu 31 October 7pm

Mon 13 January 7pm

A Halloween treat; Northern Ballet’s thrilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic horror story is a unique blend of gripping theatre, Gothic sets and sensuous dancing.

Andrew Scott (Sherlock, Fleabag) stars in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy - a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

Sun 8 December 3pm

Tue 14 January 7pm

Northern Ballet Live Dracula

NT Encore Hansard Two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings star in Simon Wood’s new play, a witty and devastating portrait of the governing class.

Tue 31 December 4pm

Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit, anger… and retribution! The new Royal Opera Season begins with Mozart’s engaging masterpiece.

Berliner Philharmoniker New Year’s Eve Concert

Mon 21 October 7pm

Gershwin An American In Paris

NT Encore A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Nicholas Hytner directs as The Bridge Theatre becomes a forest – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving audience following the action on foot.

Mon 28 October 7.30pm

Royal Opera Encore Don Pasquale Sung in Italian with English subtitles Royal Opera favourite Bryn Terfel heads the cast for this new production of Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama.

Bernstein Symphonic Dances West Side Story Pieces by Cole Porter and Carl Loewe Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the annual live concert broadcast, this year featuring the world renowned soprano Diana Damrau.

Sat 4 & Sun 5 January (Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm)

André Rieu 70 Years Young

Celebrating André’s 70th birthday, looking back at this most spectacular performances throughout his career from all over the word - remastered exclusively for cinema audiences.

Tickets: £16 (discounts: £14). Exhibition on Screen: £12.

NT Encore Present Laughter (12A)

Exhibition On Screen Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait More than 50 paintings, prints and drawings by Freud as he turned his unflinching eye firmly on himself.

Wed 29 January 7.45pm

Royal Opera Live La Boheme

Sung in Italian with English subtitles Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses and a poignant final scene.

Tue 11 February 7pm

Exhibition On Screen Leonardo: The Works Leonardo’s peerless paintings and drawings are the focus of this film, which also looks afresh at Leonardo’s life.

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DANCE STUDIO

The Dance Studio is available for hire for classes and dance schools.

For more details, call 01293 859951 or email hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

For everyone from toddlers to adults. Have fun, workout, dance, laugh, stretch and learn in The Hawth’s Dance Studio Dance classes and more brought to you by qualified teachers with opportunities to perform on stage with professional companies.

Adult Classes Classes open to all, no matter what level of your ability.

PILATES MONDAY 9.30am-10.30am

Please book your class in advance.

Work on your core, flexibility, mobility and muscle strength.

Children’s Classes

YOGA

ballet SATURDAYS A chance for children to learn new skills, boost their confidence and shine as they learn to move to and enjoy music. They will have lots of fun whilst building relationships with friends in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.

Baby Ballet (1-3 years) 9.30-10am Ballet Prep (3-5 years) 10-10.30am

WEDNESDAY Yoga Stretch 10.30am-11.30am A gentle-paced restorative class with floor stretches and balancing poses that will leave you feeling restored and relaxed.

Yoga Flow 11.40am-12.40pm An intermediate Flow class encompassing many different types of yoga, including Ashtanga and Power Yoga.

StrETCH & TONE FRIDAY 9.30am-10.30am A mixture of Tai Chi, yoga and pilates.

Urban City Street Dance Looking for the most dynamic and up to date street dance classes in the area?

Urban City bring weekly street dance classes for boys and girls of all levels aged from 5 to adult. Join us each week at The Hawth, as we train and develop you to become the best dancer you can be.

Children MONDAYS, ALL LEVELS. 5-7 years 4.15-5pm, 8-12 years 5-6pm TUESDAYS 5-7 years 4.30-5.15pm All Levels 8-12 years 5.15-6.15pm - Beginner 8-12 years 6.15-7.15pm - Intermediate WEDNESDAYS 8-12 years 4.30-5.30pm - Beginner 8-12 years 5.30-6.30pm - Intermediate Level

Adults MONDAYS 7-8pm Keep fit without feeling like you’re doing exercise.

Featuring choreography straight from the London commercial and street dance scenes.

Suitable for all levels.

For further information see urbancitydance.co.uk, email Info@urbancitydance.co.uk or call 0770 914 6493

Dance Classes Karen Jones from Twister Dance offers two courses for people wanting to learn routines, keep fit and have fun. Contact Box Office for details.

Dance For Fun WEDNESDAYS 7-8pm Learn routines to popular songs past and present and movie soundtracks.

Tickets: £5

Dance For Couples WEDNESDAYS 8-9pm Learn short routines and the moves you love to watch on Strictly.

Tickets: £8 per couple

NEW CLASS The Happiness You Deserve Your journey to improved physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

An intensive course combining mindfulness, positive psychology, stress reduction, happiness activities, entertainment and information that will equip with tools that you can apply to your daily lives. The courses run for 5 weeks, each session running for 4 hours in the Tennyson Room. Courses begin 19 October and 11 January. Cost: £290.

See rewiringyourself.org for details and tickets.

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Arts and Wellbeing Crawley Borough Council works in partnership with various community groups and organisations to encourage engagement in cultural activities.

We have a busy events programme throughout the year, visit crawley.gov.uk/events to find out more.

We also support a range of classes and activities to help improve everyone’s health and wellbeing. Whether you just want some general advice, need help dealing with stress, want to lose weight and get fitter or simply to improve your general health, we have a variety of programmes that may help.

Pitchy Breath Theatre We are a project-based theatre company committed to new writing. We are always looking for new members regardless of experience so why not give us a go?

For more information see pitchybreath.co.uk

If you love acting and want to be in the spotlight, this is the youth theatre for you!

Footloose Dance Group An integrated dance company for people with learning difficulties and disabilities and volunteers (14+ years) Manor Green Primary School Wednesday 5.15pm-6.30pm (term time only).

8+ years: £3.50 For more information see crawley.gov.uk/disabilitysport or call 01293 585350

Primary Company TUESDAYS 6-8 years: Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm £5 per session 9-11 years: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 5.30-7pm £7.50 per session

Junior Company (11-13 years) Thursdays 4.30-6pm

Senior Company The Hawth Youth Theatre Senior Company (13+) Wednesdays 7-8.30pm Thursdays 6-7.30pm and 7.30-9pm Cost: £7.50 a session To find out more email hawthyt@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Follow us on Twitter and Facebook on @thehawthYT

BlueBird Club A fun disco night for people with learning disabilities. (see p27)

Beginners balleT Beginners Ballet for the over 50s This course covers the basic techniques of ballet in a friendly, fun and supportive environment.

For more information call Crawley Wellbeing.

For more information about any of our activities or events: Call: 01293 585350 email: wellbeing@crawley.gov.uk Visit: crawley.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk

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meet, learn, participate, create, enjoy

To find out more or if you are interested in hiring The Loft, contact hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk or call 01293 859951

Beginner Guitar Classes

Life Drawing

Saturdays from 12.25pm - 7 & 21 September, 12, 19 & 26 October, 9, 23 & 30 November, 7 & 14 December

Mondays 23 September-2 December (not 27 October) 7.30-9.30pm, 6 January-30 March (not 17, 24 February) 6.30-8.30pm Wednesdays 25 September-11 December (not 27 November) 10am-12noon, 8 January-1 April (not 19,26 February) 10am-12noon

Tutor Mark Orchin offers a 45-minute classes to beginners.

Acoustic guitar for beginners (over 16) – learn the basic techniques and chords to accompany popular songs and develop into being able to play a few tunes and picking patterns. It is not essential to read music but some help will be given to follow chord/lead sheets and basic guitar tablature.

£7.50 per session. Book in advance via Box Office, please bring your own acoustic guitar

Harmonica Beginners 1 Sat 28 September 10am-2.30pm Tutor Con O’Neill covers the basics of tune playing, chord playing and blues improvisation, it is suitable for anyone new to the harmonica.

You will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. For recommended models, or to buy one on the day, contact the tutor on 07481 903 127.

£30 per session, please book in advance

Blues Guitar Part 1: Sat 14 September 10am-2.30pm Part 2 : Sat 2 November 10am-2.30pm Con O’Neill offers a beginners class in blues guitar aimed at people who can play E, E7, A, A7 and B7 chords.

Contact Con on 07481 903 127 for details or Box Office to book.

£30 a session

Rachel Cowell offers blocks of Life Drawing sessions focused on learning and experimenting with new materials and gaining more skills for people regardless of ability or previous experience.

Suitable for 16+.

Admission: £12 per session (£10 per session if you book a block)

Papercraft Sat 12 October, 9 November and 14 December 2pm-4pm Join Natalie O’Shea to make a minimum of three beautiful hand made cards. Learn techniques, fancy folds and more and be thrilled with what you have created. Everything is provided in the class. This is a fun, relaxed class suitable for beginner crafters or the more experienced. Projects taught at each class are different each month.

Tickets: £15

Move with Peppa Fridays (term time) The popular, pre-school dance, music and movement sessions for children aged 18 months to 5 years old are created using the stories from the award-winning episodes.

Ukulele Lesson

18 months-2½ years: 9.45am-10.30am, 2½-5 years: 10.45am-11.30am

Saturdays 7 & 21 September, 12, 19 & 26 October, 9, 23 & 30 November, 7 & 14 December, 4 January.

Trial classes are £6.50 and 5 sessions are £30.

Pre-booking via movewithpeppa.com or email charlie@movewithpeppa.com

With experienced teacher and performer Mark Orchin.

Busylizzy

Beginners Class 9.45am - A new starters class for over 16s/adults where you will learn how to play chords, accompany songs, tune up and play in a small group.

Intermediate Class 10.40am - For those who have continued from the previous beginners class and players who can follow a chord chart and play some simple melodies.

Improvers Class - 11.30am A class is for players who wish to extend their skills considerably and covers more advanced techniques and styles. Bring your own uke!

£7.50 per session

The one-stop shop for fun, stimulating baby & pre- and post-natal fitness for mums (baby comes too so no need for childcare).

For a free trial class go to www.busylizzyhorshamandcrawley.co.uk/bee-my-guest

Tue 24 September-Thu 10 October

Tue 26 October-Thu 12 December

Nepal Yatra (Journey)

Crawley College

Portraying Nepal through paintings

Based on ‘Recycling’ and ‘Sussex and the local area’, Art & Design and Media students used traditional artistic techniques, photography and graphic design to interpret their take on these themes. The exhibition combines innovative technology, talent and creativity to showcase the wide range of visual art developed as part of their qualification.

Artists will be exhibiting watercolours capturing Nepal through its breathtaking landscapes; architecturally rich ancient temples/monasteries; portraits and traditional costumes representing diverse ethnic groups.

The exhibition attempts to raise awareness of the country and encourage them to visit to share in its beauty.

Tue 15 October-Fri 1 November

Oriel High School Celebrating the artwork of the school’s talented A Level and GCSE students, the exhibition celebrates a varied and exciting range of fine art, three dimensional design, photography and textile art.

Tue 5-Thu 21 November

Crawley Camera Club An exhibition by the Club which welcomes anyone interested in photography, meeting Mondays and Wednesdays at Hut 16 Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre.

The Club offers a program to interest everyone, check crawleycameraclub.co.uk or come to the club 8pm to 10pm for details.

Free admission. Exhibitions in The Hawth foyer can be viewed Mon – Sat 9am – late (6pm if no show).

Tue 17 December-Thu 2 January

Leigh Griffiths Leigh Griffiths is a local artist whose works cover a range of varying styles, from simple landscapes to abstractexpressionism and surrealism. Colourful and brash with a touch of the grotesque and strange.

Tue 7-Thu 23 January

John Burgess Pilgrim Arts John returns to The Hawth after a successful solo exhibition in 2018. He is a Sussex-based artist working in oils and a member of The Society Of Eastbourne Artists. John gains his inspiration from the Sussex Weald and coastline as well as his worldwide travels. www.pilgrimart.co.uk

Tue 28 January-Thu 13 February

Hawth Life Drawing Classes An exhibition of work from sessions held in The Loft run by artist Rachel Cowell aka Ginger Moo Ltd. People of all abilities are encouraged to experiment and grow new skills in a light and fun environment. The work on display is a cross-section of participants work which are as diverse as you would see in any gallery setting.

If you would like to give life drawing a go, please make contact with The Hawth box office or contact Rachel directly rachel@gingermoo.com

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BOOKING & ACCESS Booking

Gift Vouchers

In Person The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ

Hawth Theatre Gift Vouchers are available from the Box Office and online to any value and come with an attractive presentation card. Vouchers are valid for one year.

Monday – Saturday from 10am – 6pm (15 minutes after curtain up when there is a performance).

Open Sundays from one hour prior to performance for personal callers.

By Phone 01293 553636 Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm TextRelay calls are welcomed.

Online hawth.co.uk

By Post Please indicate performance date, time, price and discounts (if applicable). Please make cheques/postal orders payable to Parkwood Community Leisure and include your telephone number.

A charge of £1 applies if you would like your tickets posted to you.

methods of payment Credit/Debit Cards Mastercard, Visa and Debit Cards all welcome.

When collecting tickets, please bring along the card used for the booking or your email confirmation.

Tickets booked less than five working days before the performance should be collected from the Box Office.

Reservations Reservations should be paid for within three working days, otherwise they may be released for sale.

Reservations for group bookings are by arrangement.

Discounts Although discounts apply in most cases, external promoters may on occasion exclude certain categories and all discounts are subject to availability.

Only one discount may be claimed per ticket.

Children under 16 years old Over 60 People aged 60 or over Students People over 16 years in full time education Groups of 10 or more Hawth Friends Family of four 2 adults and 2 children.

The Hawth reserves the right to introduce discounts and other price changes without notice. These will not apply to tickets already purchased.

Refund/Exchange of tickets We will issue a credit voucher valid for 6 months for tickets returned at least a week before the performance. For sold out performances, the Box Office must ensure a buyer for the tickets before a credit voucher can be offered.

Admin charges apply. Cash refunds cannot be given.

Friends of The Hawth Become a friend and take advantage of priority booking facilities, special offers on most events, a quarterly magazine and special social events.

Annual subscription: Individual: £10 (£7 over 60).

Couples: £15 (£10 over 60).

Family: £20.

Free Mailing List/Email Alerts Keep in touch with what’s on at The Hawth by joining the mailing list at Box Office or visiting hawth.co.uk. You can also keep up to date by following us @thehawthcrawley on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Access The Hawth is committed to making the theatre an accessible and enjoyable experience for all our patrons.

Disabled Access Disabled parking spaces available. Level access.

Spaces in front stalls for wheelchair users and companions (available for half price at all Hawth promotions). Adapted toilet facilities available.

Accessible Performances Accessible performances are listed on page 4.

Access Membership Scheme The Hawth offers free companion tickets at all performances for customers who have joined the free Access Membership Scheme. Joining The Hawth’s Access Membership Scheme is free and forms are available at Box Office or online.

Free Touch Tours Visually impaired customers and a companion are guided around the stage to feel the stage sets, props and possibly costumes an hour before the show (subject to producer’s permission). If you are interested, please ask when booking tickets.

Brochure Large print, Braille, audio tape/CD and emailed text versions of this brochure are available on request from the Box Office.

Parent and Baby Room Located adjacent to the male toilets in the lower foyer.

Booster Seats The Hawth has a limited number of booster seats available on a first come, first served basis.

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Crawley is midway between London and Brighton and is easily accessible by cycle, bus, rail car and air (Gatwick Airport is four miles away).

By Bike The Hawth is less than 5 minutes away from both rail stations. We have free undercover cycle parking and cycle maps are available from Box Office.

By Bus Buses 4 and 5 stop at the large square roundabout just over the railway bridge from The Hawth. The buses serve Crawley and Three Bridges train stations, the town centre, Langley Green, County Oak and Pound Hill.

For a full timetable information metrobus.co.uk

By Rail Either Three Bridges or Crawley stations (both a 15 minute walk away). Both stations have taxi ranks. For further details of rail services, thetrainline.com

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Business Opportunities at The Hawth Are you looking to raise your company profile in the local area? Do you want an inspiring setting for business meetings and conferences? Perhaps you want to entertain key clients, build relationships and reward employees – or maybe you’re just looking for a fresh way to promote your services?

Sponsorship Sponsoring The Hawth’s entertainment programme is an imaginative and cost effective way of marketing your business and services to a vast audience or a very specific one. Current sponsorship options include individual shows, a themed series of events or an arts development project.

For more information, contact Steve Crane on: 01293 859954 hawthmarketing@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Thanks to our current sponsors

calendar october - january 2020 Studio/Other

OCTOBER 1 Abbamania 2 The Best Of That’ll Be The Day 3 Fastlove 4 Live At The Hawth 6 A Vision of Elvis 8 Carole - The Music of Carole King 9 Sh*t-faced Shakespeare 10 Hot Flush! The Musical 11 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 12 Ruby Wax 14&15 Russian State Ballet 16 My My My Delilah 17 Jonathan Pie: The Fake News Tour 18 Stewart Francis 19 The History of Rock 20 Fairey Band 22-26 Annie 29 Live On Mars 30 Dance On Injustice 31 Shalamar

OCTOBER 1 In And Out Of Chekhov’s Shorts 3 Gary Delaney 4 Will Wilde Band 5 Do You Think That’s Wise?

6 Jazz Lunch with Sarah Moule (S) 9 Alice Wallace 10 Paul Foot 11 Some Kinda Wonderful 12 Peace At Last 12 The Close Up Show 14 Don Giovanni (C) 15 Gutted 16 Confessions Of A Cockney Temple Dancer 17 Tunes From The Trenches 18 Paul Cowley 19 Peter & The Wolf 20 Whadd’ya Know - We’re In Love!

21 A Midsummer Night’s Dream (C) 22 Harry & Chris 23 Justin Moorhouse 24-26 A Few Good Men 27 Crawley Records Fair (F) 27 Darren Harriott 28 Don Pasquale (C) 29 The Monster and Mary Shelley 30 Getting The Third Degree 31 Dracula (C)

NOVEMBER 1 Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman (PG) 1 Sing-a-long-a Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) 6 Hormonal Housewives 7 Country Superstars 8 Q The Music Show 9 American Four Tops Show 10 Horsham Symphony Orchestra 11 Neil Oliver 12 The Simon and Garfunkel Story 15 Ben Elton 20 Beyond The Barricade 21 Pam Ayres 23 Gang Show 25 You Win Again 26 The Sensational ’60s Experience 30 Henning Wehn DECEMBER 6-5 Jan Dick Whittington 9 That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show 17 The Nutcracker JANUARY 9 Boogie Wonderland 10 No Jacket Required 11 The Upbeat Beatles 12 The Carpenters - Voice of the Heart 13&14 Buddy The Musical 17 Ed Byrne 18 Little Mix Experience 18 ELO Again 19 Grimethorpe Colliery Band 20&21 St Petersburg Classic Ballet 23 From The Jam 24 Tropicana Nights 26 Wedding Fayre 28 Madama Butterfly 29 Nathan Carter 30 The Magic of Motown KEY (C) Cinema, (F) Foyer, (L) The Loft, (S) Spotlight For workshops, classes and visual arts please see pages 42-45

NOVEMBER 1 Elaine Delmar 2 Andrew Lawrence 5 Time and Time Again 6 The Masque of the Red Death 7 Ian Siegal: Unplugged 11 Some Kinda Wonderful 13 Lisa Mills 14 Three Men in a Boat 15 Acoustic Blues Houseparty 15-17 Euroblues Weekend 16 Hey Diddle Diddle 16 The Bootleg Shadows 20 The Bluebird Club 24 Christmas Bazaar and Cat Homing Show 28 The KT Bush Band DECEMBER 1 Mike Piggott’s Hot Club Trio (S) 7 Close Up Show 8 Hansard (C) 13 Spikedrivers 15 RPO Miniatures: Christmas Trombones 18&19 Maypoles To Mistletoe 21&22 Star In A Jar 31 Berliner Philharmoniker (C) JANUARY 4&5 André Rieu: 70 Years Young (C) 12 Jazz Lunch 13 Present Laughter (C) 14 Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait (C) 15 Daliso Chaponda 17 Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters 29 La Boheme (C) 31 Kent DuChaine

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