The Hawth Crawley Nov-Jan 2013

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November • December • January 2012 – 13

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Welcome to a new season The Hawth welcomes you to a new season packed with fantastic performances that will give you plenty of reasons to come in from the cold and keep warm in our new-look theatre this winter.

The next time you visit you’ll see the foyer has been given a makeover to make your experience with us even better.

There’s more space to move around and chat with friends before the show, a more open and welcoming box office and a new-look, versatile café area.

Book in Person The Hawth Hawth Avenue Crawley RH10 6YZ

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As well as these improvements we are delighted to announce our new partnership with Curzon Cinemas, one of the UK’s principal independent cinema chains, marking a new era of varied and exciting film programming in The Hawth Studio. You will be able to enjoy screenings of contemporary releases on top-of-the-range digital equipment, from the comfort of brand new seating installed this summer.

To make sure you are kept up to date film information, sign up for Film News by visiting www.hawth.co.uk and click ‘sign up for e-news’ and select ‘Film’ from the preference menu.

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Our annual Christmas pantomime is always a highlight of the

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year and this December Aladdin promises to be the perfect

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festive family treat. Starring Les Dennis as Widow Twankey and

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Noel Sullivan (formerly in Hear’Say and currently starring in the

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smash hit West End musical We Will Rock You) in the title role it

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promises to be panto genie-us!

The Classical Season continues with the Armonico Consort’s

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Too Hot To Handel, an evening of sublime beauty offering you

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Don’t miss...

Mother Courage And Her Children 5 November

Spirit of the Dance 9 November

The Burlesque Show 16 November

Aladdin 7 – 30 December

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Celebrate at The Hawth The Hawth is the perfect place to host any celebration!

Pre-Theatre Dining Make your visit to The Hawth even more memorable by combining your theatre experience with a delicious pre-show meal in the warm and inviting Café Vita.

Come along up to two hours before the show and choose from our tempting menu of freshly cooked meals which includes roast of the day, traditional favourites, a selection of daily specials and an array of desserts you’ll find hard to resist.

Reserving your table couldn’t be easier, simply book with the box office when you order your theatre tickets.

Whether you are looking for something to complement your meal or simply want to enjoy a drink with friends, The Hawth boasts two bars and an excellent wine list.

Café Vita Light Bites Open weekdays from 11am for morning coffee, tea, cakes and pastries and from 12pm – 2pm for lunch.

Café Vita offers delicious light bites perfect for lunchtime, including salads, omelettes, filled jacket potatoes, paninis, and freshly prepared daily specials.

A children’s menu is also available weekdays and prior to all family shows.

Free wi-fi is available throughout the building.

Set in over 40 acres of woodland, The Hawth’s flexible layout lends itself to wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and business celebrations.

Our dedicated team have over 20 years experience and will work closely with you to ensure we create the perfect menu to complement your event.

To find out more contact: Jackie Draper 01293 859949 | hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Corporate Entertaining Give clients and potential customers the VIP treatment with a night out at The Hawth. Meet your guests for pre-show drinks in Café Vita or private room and then sit down to a night of superb entertainment.

For more information please call the box office on 01293 553636 or email hawthboxoffice@ parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

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Special Showtime Menu Enjoy a selection of starters, main courses and deserts and a glass of wine (or soft drink) before the show for £15.95 (two courses) or £18.95 (three courses).

SAVE £1 if booked at least 48 hours before the performance.

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Hiring The Hawth The Hawth is a unique, inspiring and affordable venue in which to stage your business event. Our versatile range of rooms and spaces ensures that whether you’re hosting a meeting, training day, conference or product launch, we can tailor a space to suit you.

To find out more contact: Jackie Draper 01293 859949 | hawthhire@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

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Celebrating cultures from all over the world Celebrating cultures from all over the world.

Going Global continues to showcase talents from all corners of the world.

Going Global is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Look out for more shows in the next brochure.

Going Global is proudly sponsored by

Out:Smart Under 26 Discount Scheme A new FREE card for anyone under 26, offering discounts on theatre, dance, comedy, music and family shows as well as special offers, email and text updates and extra rewards.

Call in at the box office to sign up for yours!

Hawth Friends – Save £££s!

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Access Performances Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sat 20 Oct 7.30pm Forthcoming performances which will be BSL interpreted:

Save money on shows throughout the year, find out about productions before anyone else, enjoy exclusive social events and trips and receive the quarterly Hawth Talk magazine.

Chicago Fri 2 Nov 8.30pm (Signer: Donna Ruane)

Annual membership is just £10 for individuals (over60/ES40: £7), £15 for a couple (£10 over 60) and £20 for a family of four.

Performances which will be Audio Described:

Call the Box Office or visit the website to start saving money today!

Aladdin Sat 15 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm (Signer: Ann McAllister)

Chicago Sat 3 Nov 5pm Aladdin Sat 15 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm Talking Programmes are available prior to the following performances: The English Concert Thur 4 Oct 7.30pm

Crawley Audio Description Service offers background information on the production and performers prior to selected performances. The service is via headsets and begins 20 minutes before the performance.

This brochure is available in large print, Braille, audio tape/cd and emailed text versions on request from the box office. An audio version is also available on hawth.co.uk on the Access page.

For further details including discounted ticket prices contact the box office on 01293 553636.

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Sun 28 October

Fri 2 November

Sat 3 November

3pm • Studio

8.15pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

Ailsa Russell

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Paul Foot

The perfect start to the weekend!

Following last year’s sell-out tour, Paul returns with a brand new show to delight and amuse. Expect the unexpected from the man The Independent described as ‘sublime, original and brilliant’.

A recital by the award-winning young tenor horn player who currently plays with the Cory Band. Ailsa has won numerous competitions with the band including the British Open and the European Band Championships.

As well as the recital, brass players can attend a workshop with Ailsa earlier in the day. Please contact a.m.wilson@qmul.ac.uk for more information and to book.

Kenny Larch Is Dead

Barnstormers’ resident compere introduces three of the funniest, cleverest and maybe even the silliest comedians on the London comedy circuit. For latest news on the line-up, check the website.

A BBC New Comedy Award and Daily Telegraph Open Mic winner, recent TV includes Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Russell Howard’s Good News.

Over 18s only please, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. www.barnstormerscomedy.com

Internationally, Paul received a second successive Barry nomination (Australia’s most prestigious comedy award) at this year’s Melbourne Comedy Festival, was a finalist in Last Comic Standing in the USA and in July made his second appearance at Just For Laughs in Canada.

Suitable for ages 14 plus www.paulfoot.tv

‘his routines are like jazz clusters, loose hammocks, choked to the brim with jokes and ideas’ Noel Fielding

Tickets: £10.50 (discounts: £9.75)

brass

Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door.

NUS: £2 off. Groups of 10: 1 free ticket

comedy

Tickets: £12.50

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Sun 4 November

Mon 5 November

3pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

Eyes Front! with Isla St Clair

Blues Night

Singer and TV presenter Isla presents a delightfully nostalgic, poignant and humorous afternoon, performing a selection of popular wartime songs and revealing the stories behind them.

Joining Isla is film maker Patrick King who gives a fascinating and humorous look at the making of their award-winning documentary films.

Using film clips they illustrate how songs played an important part in boosting morale, propaganda or just reminding people of better times.

A rich blend of story and song, poignancy and pathos, humour and heartache. www.islastclair.com

Geoff Achison Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Geoff Achison is a musician of remarkable ability.

Having taught himself to play in the isolation of rural Australia, he has developed a blues/funk style of his own that can be delicate one moment and explosive the next.

Inspired by the great blues and R&B music of yesteryear, Geoff’s set features an infectious mix of original tunes, improvised jams and dynamic arrangements of blues and soul classics.

Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials, sharing platters and drinks from the Café Vita which you can enjoy at your table. www.geoffachison.com in association with Crawley Blues Club

‘Possibly one of the most gifted musicians on the scene’ The Times

Tickets: £12 (discounts: £10)

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Tickets: £12

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Mon 5 November 7.30pm • Theatre Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park

Mother Courage And Her Children

by Bertolt Brecht ‘They’re waging war for Almighty God and in the name of everything that’s good and lovely, but look closer, they ain’t so silly’ Mother Courage.

Two ideologies collide in a conflict that stretches across a continent and threatens the balance of world power. In its midst, one woman, her three children by her side, sees an opportunity to survive, a way to profit from the slaughter by selling goods to both sides.

Lee Hall’s (The Pitmen Painters, War Horse screenplay) brilliant translation of Brecht’s masterpiece is accessible, bang up-to-date and full of dark comedy.

Brought to the stage by highly acclaimed Blackeyed Theatre with breathtaking ensemble performances and live music, Mother Courage is a truly unforgettable theatrical experience.

Suitable for ages 13 plus www.blackeyedtheatre.co.uk

‘one of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre’ The Stage

Tickets: £15 (discounts: £12.50), schools/Out:smart: £8.50

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Wed 7 November

Wed 7 November

Fri 9 November

7.30pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

Chris Packham Goes Totally Wild

Katapult Productions

Spirit of the Dance

Compelling and charismatic wildlife TV presenter and photographer Chris Packham with his latest exquisite collection of images from the wild and wilderness.

After Mr Micawber bids a fond farewell to David Copperfield he sets out on a new adventure as they arrive in the brash new world of Melbourne in 1855.

Chris is first and foremost an impassioned naturalist with a rare gift as a photographer for capturing perfect moments in time and space.

Adapted by David Barry from his novel Mr Micawber Down Under, this entertaining and witty play follows the further hilarious exploits of one of English literature’s most lovable characters.

www.chrispackham.co.uk

Mr Micawber

The international dance sensation that conquered the world.

One of the most successful shows ever to come out of Ireland it has been seen by more than 25 million people around the world.

Winner of nine global awards, including Best Choreography and Best International Production, this foot-stomping spectacular bursts with raw energy of heart-pounding Irish dance with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and red hot salsa in a thrilling production.

With thunderous applause, standing ovations and sell outs at every performance, Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever. www.spiritofthedance.com

www.katapultproductions.co.uk

Tickets: £16 (child: £10)

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Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), schools/Out:smart: £8.50

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Tickets: £22.50 (discounts: £20.50)

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Fri 9 & Sat 10 November

Sat 10 November

Sun 11 November

7.30pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

12 noon – 2.30pm • Spotlight

Touchlight Productions

An Evening with Pam Ayres

Jazz Lunch

Girl’s Night The Musical Sharon’s daughter Candi-Rose is getting married and Sharon has joined her friends on a celebration night out.

The fact that Sharon has been dead for twenty years isn’t going to spoil her enjoyment one little bit!

The party laugh, cry, fight and sing in this joyous evocation of a group of women out to enjoy life despite its trials and complications.

Pam Ayres brings her latest show to Crawley to coincide with the paperback release of her autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude.

The show includes a selection of new poems and stories, as well as some audience favourites. After the show Pam will be signing copies of her book. www.pamayres.com

‘no-one left that hall without sore ribs from laughing... deserves goddess status’ Sunday Mail

Roger Beaujolais & Hugh Ockendon The ever-popular Jazz Lunch returns with one of the UK’s leading vibraphone players - whose career stretches from The Chevalier Brothers to contributions to the music of Adele and Rumer - joined by the equally gifted Hugh Ockendon for some straight-ahead jazz.

Hire – A Touchlight (amateur) event

Enjoy the music alongside a traditional roast with a choice of meats and desserts. Fish and vegetarian options available.

Advance booking essential.

All profits to St Catherine’s Hospice

www.rogerbeaujolais.com

Not suitable for young children.

www.touchlightproductions.co.uk

‘all-round relaxed good feeling... irresistible’ Jazz UK

Tickets: £9.50 (discounts: £8.50)

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Tickets: £18.95

Tickets: £19.50

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Wed 14 November

Thur 15 November

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Studio

Armonico Consort Soloists and Baroque Players

Pitchy Breath

Too Hot To Handel Musical Director: Christopher Monks Countertenor: William Towers Soprano: Yvette Bonner An evening of sublime beauty as a Handel opera is performed as never before and the Armonico Consort once again interprets the music of the Baroque in a unique way for the 21st century.

Touching Bodies Behind the glowing windows and under the street lights of every town, lonely bodies of teenagers, young adults, parents and the old live unaware of each other. That is until tonight, when Gemma will leave Marianne holding the baby, Justin will receive a visit from the police, Mercedes will be cornered by a strange man, and Sian and Toby will finally spend their first night together.

A story of two lovers intertwines some of the most ravishing of Handel’s arias from his many operas, moving from drama to comedy, from tragedy to laughter.

One night when each will realise sometimes we all need somebody, nobody, everybody, anybody…

In a concept created by William Towers, the internationally renowned countertenor who is a regular at The Royal Opera House and Glyndebourne, the orchestra, soloists and chorus bring Handel’s music to vibrant life.

A Crawley Arts Development event

Pitchy Breath presents an exciting new piece of writing by Paul Macauley

www.armonico.org.uk

Wed 14 November

Terry Barfoot introduces and interviews members of Armonico’s artistic team involved in the creation of Too Hot To Handel.

Subscribers to the three Royal Philharmonic Orchestra concerts in the Classical Concert Series can save £11.25 and save even more money on the other concerts in the series – tickets for this concert are just £17.

Tickets: £4 (free to subscribers)

Tickets: £20

6.30pm • Theatre

Pre-concert Talk

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Tickets: £7.50 (discounts: £6.50)

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The Burlesque Show A stunning night of sophisticated tease, wonderful comedy, magic and music featuring some of the finest cabaret and burlesque artists.

Stunning choreography, hilarious routines and classic comedy combine to deliver this addictive variety show.

Complete with award-winning performances that will delight and excite, this burlesque night promises to refresh you in places you never knew you had!

A truly delicious night of tassels, tease and titivating laughter, this promises to be a fun-filled evening of burlesque.

Suitable for ages 16 plus www.theburlesqueshow.co.uk

Tickets: ÂŁ19.50

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Sun 18 November

Mon 19 November

11am – 3pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

Crawley, Reigate and District Cats Protection

Whispers From Heaven

Christmas Bazaar and Homing Show

An evening with renowned spiritual mediums Paul Wood and George Lawson.

The annual seasonal bazaar with lots of ideas for presents; calendars, cards and gift items for sale as well as cats needing loving homes.

The uplifting show will see Paul and George link with those in the spirit world and deliver messages of love and guidance.

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Sun 18 November 7.30pm • Theatre

Kate Rusby 2012 is a landmark year for Kate, being her 20th year in the music industry and to celebrate she’s recorded a new album, Twenty.

This concert will echo the sentiments of the album, revisiting some old favourites with new ideas along with a sprinkling of much-loved classics.

As ever, Kate will be joined on stage by the brilliantly talented musicians who form her band. www.katerusby.com

‘her voice remains a thing of extraordinary beauty’ Mojo

Admission: Free or a tin of cat food!

bazaar

Tickets: £15. VIP Ticket: £20 includes buffet and a chance to meet both mediums

Tickets: £23.50 (child: £15)

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Thur 22 November

Sat 24 November

Wed 28 November

7.30pm • Theatre

2.30pm & 7pm • Theatre

7.45pm • Studio

Paul Carrack

Whiteside’s School of Dance

Studio Jazz

Dance Fusion

Heads South

Whiteside’s creative, explosive biannual showcase highlights the talents, passion and commitment to dance shown by the school’s pupils aged 3 years to student.

Combining great Latin rhythms and melodies in a superb feel-good show, the 5 piece band is led by pianist/ composer John Harriman and features outstanding jazz trumpeter Steve Waterman and Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan.

Good Feelin’ Legendary songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns to the road.

With a back catalogue of hits including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s marvellously soulful voice is known to millions around the world and he’s undoubtedly a key figure in British pop.

A real mix of dance - something for everyone. Not to be missed!

www.paulcarrack.net

HIRE A Whiteside’s School event

Think Buena Vista Social Club then add the excitement of salsa and Latin jazz!

Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials or sharing platters from Café Vita and drinks at your table. www.headssouth.com

‘play with a real feel and spirit for the music’ The Times

Tickets: £38.50, £28.50

Tickets: 2.30pm: £11.50 (child: £10) 7pm: £13.50 (child: £11.50)

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Thur 29 November

Fri 30 Nov & Sat 1 December

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm – 12.30am • Theatre

Charlie Dore

Christmas Party Nights

Charlie is probably best known for her iconic 1980 single Pilot of the Airwaves and the hits she wrote for Tina Turner, George Harrison and Celine Dion.

With Gordon Skeggs Roadshow

An international award-winning artist, with her own contemporary acoustic style, tonight she will perform songs from all four of her criticallyacclaimed albums accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman (Steeleye Span, Gerry Rafferty and Dexy’s). www.charliedore.com

‘beguiling... perfectly crafted songs’ The Independent

Celebrate the festive season in style with great food and music guaranteed to get you in the spirit!

Perfect for large parties of friends or colleagues. We sell out every year, so book early for a feast of fun!

Buffet Menu Starter: Pineapple, grape and orange salad drizzled with a mixed fruit coulis Main course: Roast turkey breast served with chipolata and homemade mandarin and apricot stuffing Or Salmon Supreme served in a mushroom and asparagus cream sauce Or Baked flat mushroom topped in chickpea, spinach & tomato ragout (please pre-order) Dessert: A selection of gateaux and cheesecakes, fruit salad or hot Christmas pudding with brandy sauce followed by coffee and mince pies.

Christmas Lunch Festive lunches are also available Monday – Friday lunchtimes and before all Aladdin matinee performances in December.

Chef’s soup of the day £4.25 Roast turkey with cocktail sausage, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce £8.75 Christmas pudding and brandy sauce £4.25 Pre-book a four course Christmas lunch, which includes all of the above plus coffee, cocktail mince pies and Christmas crackers £17.50.

To reserve a table call the Box Office.

Christmas Cracker Lunches Mon 3 & Mon 10 December 12.30pm A special Christmas lunch for pensioners in the Spotlight Restaurant. Come along and enjoy roast turkey with all the trimmings (vegetarian option available) and traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce all topped off with coffee or tea and a cocktail mince pie.

Party Nights Offer: Just minutes from The Hawth the hotel is offering B&B for just £49 a room.

Call 01293 525523 to book.

Tickets: £14 (£12 in advance)

folk

Tickets: £32 (Fri), £33 (Sat) per person. To include a reserved table, food, disco and Christmas novelties.

Please download a booking form from www.hawth.co.uk

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Sun 2 December

Sat 1 December

7.45pm • Studio

7.45pm • Studio

Misery

Joss Arnott Dance

by Stephen King

The Dark Angel The highly technical and fastpaced company present a triple bill featuring pieces created and danced by artistic director Joss Arnott.

24 is inspired by the themes explored within Alexander McQueen’s exhibition Savage Beauty. An all female cast explodes onto the stage with energetic and elegant choreography.

Origin, a new commission for 2012 sees artistic director Joss Arnott take to the stage and dance a fluid yet intense solo that explores his fascination with the body.

Threshold is a highly energetic piece that demonstrates the strength and power of the all female cast as they contort themselves into hypermobile yet beautiful positions. www.jossarnottdance.co.uk

‘a must see performance’ Susanne Allen, londondance

Adapted by Simon Moore, (writer of acclaimed movie Traffik) from King’s award-winning novel, Misery is a dark and twisting tale which enthrals the audience from beginning to unexpected end.

Popular romance novelist Paul Sheldon retires to Colorado to write the final work in a successful series featuring his heroine Misery Chastain.

After losing control of his car he regains consciousness in a dilapidated farmhouse cut off from the outside world. His legs crushed, he can only rely on the woman who saved him, Annie, his number one fan. www.blueorangetheatre.co.uk

‘both Griffiths and Haywood are 100% believable in their characters and the pair of them take the whole audience on an incredible journey to some very dark and twisted places’ SBBC Radio WM

Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), schools/Out:smart: £8.50

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Tickets: £14 (discounts: £12), schools/Out:smart: £8.50

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Wed 5 December

Thur 6 December

Fri 7 December

Wed 12 December

7.30pm • Spotlight

7.45pm • Studio

8.15pm • Studio

7pm – 10pm • Studio

Hawth Friends Quiz

The Kast Off Kinks The Kast Off Kinks are former members of The Kinks who got together to play for Kinks Fan Club meetings and charity events over 15 years ago.

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Blue Bird Club

Get together with friends or come along and join a team on the night to test your wits in our fun quiz.

Prizes for the winning team.

The band features original drummer Mick Avory, who played on all the classic hits from 1964-1984, Jim Rodford (bass), Ian Gibbons (keyboards) and Dave Clarke (vocals, guitar).

Another of our popular comedy nights offering three of the best comics on the London comedy circuit.

For latest news on the line-up, check the website.

The ever-popular club for people with learning disabilities and their friends.

Dance the night away at our Christmas special event with great DJs and resident band The Coasters

Over 18s only please, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

An Arts Development/Outreach 3 Way event supporting the Stay Up Late campaign

www.barnstormerscomedy.com

A Crawley Arts Development event

Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door.

NUS: £2 off. Groups of 10: 1 free ticket

Tickets: £3. Carers free. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment

All the hits including You Really Got Me, Tired of Waiting, Dead End Street, Sunny Afternoon, Autumn Almanac, Lola, Apeman, Come Dancing and many more.

Tickets: £8.50 (Hawth Friends: £8)

Quiz

Tickets: £15

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Fri

07 Dec

7.30pm

Sat

08 Dec

2.30pm

7.30pm

Sun

09 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Mon

10 Dec

No performances

Tue

11 Dec

10.30am

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Wed

19 Dec

2.00pm

60+ 5.30pm

Tickets:

Thur

20 Dec

2.00pm

60+ 5.30pm

Fri

21 Dec

No performances

7 December: £15.50

Sat

22 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

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Sun

23 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm 5.30pm

8 – 20 December: £20 (child/over60/Out:smart: £17.50) 22 – 30 December: £24

Wed

12 Dec

10.30am

S 4.30pm F

Mon

24 Dec

2.00pm

Thur

13 Dec

4.30pm

F 7.30pm P

Tue

25 Dec

No performances

Fri

14 Dec

4.30pm

F 7.30pm P

Wed

26 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Sat

15 Dec

2.30pm

7.30pm

Thur

27 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Sun

16 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Fri

28 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

Mon

17 Dec

No performances

Sat

29 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

60+ Special: £13.50 each

Tue

18 Dec

2.00pm

Sun

30 Dec

2.00pm

5.30pm

S Schools: £13.50 each

60+ 5.30pm

(child/over60/Out:smart: £19) F

Family Special (min 4 max 8): £16.50

P Parties 10 or more: £16.50

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Sat 15 December

Sun 16 December

7.45pm • Spotlight

7.45pm • Studio

3pm • Studio

Piano Restaurant

The Elevators

Wihan String Quartet

One of the most exciting blues bands playing in the UK today and leading exponents of the classic electric blues tradition that references BB King, Peter Green, Clapton, Robert Johnson, Robert Cray, and occasionally ventures into Ry Cooder and Dylan territory.

Mozart String Quartet in C K465 ‘The Dissonance’

Fri 14 December

A festive evening of food and music A four-course, waitress-served dinner accompanied by popular classics, show tunes and some festive favourites from pianist Hugh Ockendon.

Menu To Start A glass of mulled wine or orange juice on arrival.

Choice of oxtail soup topped with port, home made chicken liver and brandy pate served with toast, prawn and flaked salmon cocktail topped with a watercress and orange dressing or watermelon and vodka crush topped with lime

In association with Crawley Blues Club www.elevatorsweb.com

Beethoven String Quartet Op 18 No. 6 in Bb Major Ravel String in F The Wihan Quartet, formed in 1985, are heirs to the great Czech musical tradition. Their outstanding reputation for the interpretation of the classical, romantic and modern masterpieces of the string quartet repertoire is widely acknowledged. www.wihanquartet.co.uk

Main course Choose from traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, slow roasted duck breast topped with a bacon, chestnut and rich red wine sauce, fresh rainbow trout, oven baked with celery, leek, white wine and herb butter or grilled flat mushroom with a chickpea mash and aubergine schnitzel.

Enjoy a 2 course carvery for £12.50 prior to the show, bookable in advance at the box office

All served with a medley of seasonal vegetables and potatoes.

Dessert An assortment of desserts from the cooler with fresh cream or hot Christmas pudding and brandy sauce, followed by freshly brewed coffee and mini mince pies.

Tickets: £29.95 (advance booking essential).

dinner/Music

Tickets: £12

Tickets: £14 (£11.50 to Classical Concert Series subscribers)

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Mon 17 – Wed 19 December 7.30pm • Studio

Maypoles To Mistletoe

Thur 20 December

Fri 21 December

Sat 22 December

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

11am & 3pm • Studio

Richard Durrant

That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show

Quantum Theatre

Join in the festive fun and get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns with a brand new Christmas show.

Hans Christian Andersen’s story of an unbreakable friendship between two children is brought to life with music and song.

A Candlelit Christmas Concert

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.

Richard is a world class virtuoso with a warm and easy rapport with audiences. Tonight he brings his much-loved candlelit Christmas show to The Hawth. A musical and visual feast of seasonal music from around the world, performed on guitar with imagination and flair.

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www.richard-durrant.com

‘extraordinary virtuosity… a simply unmissable treat’ Classic FM Magazine

Trevor and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics and hilarious comedy routines. www.thatllbetheday.com

The Snow Queen

When the Snow Queen casts an evil spell with her magic mirror and takes Kay to the North Pole, his dear friend Gerda will not give up hope. She sets out on a long and dangerous journey, eventually reaching the Snow Queen’s palace. What will she use to break the spell on her beloved friend?

It will have to be the stongest magic of all, love!

‘great value for money… not to be missed!!’ Daily Mail

Tickets: £13

Tickets: £15.50 (discounts: £13.50)

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Tickets: £23.50

Tickets: £7.50. Family of four: £26

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Thur 3 – Sun 6 January 11am & 1.30pm • Theatre Watershed Productions presents the BBC Worldwide and Polka Theatre production

based on the characters created by Lauren Child adapted by Jonathan Lloyd I have this little sister Lola…. She is small and very funny…

Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely everso wonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets, live action and music.

Ideal for ages 3 plus.

Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play lasts 1 hour 10 minutes including interval.

For more details and free downloadable teachers’ pack see www.charlieandlola.com

“If you’ve got kids, go and see Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play. If you haven’t, borrow some and go anyway…. it’s a genuine delight” Sunday Express Charlie and Lola ™ and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Worldwide logo ™ & © BBC 1996.

Tickets: £12

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Sun 6 January

Thur 10 – Sun 13 January

Fri 11 January

Wed 16 January

12noon – 2.30pm • Spotlight

Thur – Sat 7pm, plus Sat & Sun 2pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

The Circus of Horrors: The Curse Of The Devil Doll

Ga Ga

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is back on tour with new shocks as it takes you on a whirlwind journey into 1927 Berlin, a decadent decade, the birth of the cabaret and the home to ‘The Devil Doll’.

Ga Ga have consistently proved why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences - no wigs, no make-up (and definitely no false moustaches) but instead a host of massive Queen songs played as they were meant to be.

The new phantasmagoria features fangtastic, daredevil, bizarre circus acts from all over the world that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat when not falling off it with laughter.

‘stunning’ Official Queen Fan Club

Jazz Lunch

Clare Hirst & Andrea Vicari For the first Sunday of the New Year, a relaxing jazz lunch with saxophonist Clare, and pianist Andrea.

Clare, who toured with David Bowie and currently tours with Hazel O’Connor is joined by Andrea who is professor of jazz piano at Trinity College, Greenwich.

Enjoy some great 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.

COS Musical Theatre present

Sleeping Beauty From the people who bought you Cinderella: A Fairy Godmother’s Tale comes another original twist on a classic pantomime.

What happens if a kiss isn’t quite enough? Magical bargains, misunderstandings and a quest with some unlikely companions takes Sleeping Beauty where it has never gone before!

‘I loved it’Simon Cowell

Tickets: £12 (discounts: £8).

Family of four: £35

jazz

‘superb’ Brian May

www.circusofhorrors.co.uk

‘a swooningly beautiful tone’ Time Out

Tickets: £18.95

Performed by a multi-award-winning band, this is a Queen show like no other.

family

Tickets: £25, £18 (discounts: £3 off) Book before 11 December and get £3 off.

variEty

Tickets: £18.50

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Thur 17 January

Sat 19 January

Sat 19 January

Thur 24 - Sat 26 January

7.45pm • Studio

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Studio

Blues Night

The Elvis Years

Ashley Wass

Thur & Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm, Sat 11am & 2pm • Studio

1954 - 1977

Piano Recital

The UK’s number one Elvis production is back!

Beethoven 32 Variations in C minor

My BIG Little Sister

Liszt 3 Petrarch Sonnets

by Tina Williams

An outstanding concert production of the West End’s Jailhouse Rock with original star Mario Kombou and Ivor Novello award-winning musical director David Mackay leading an incredible band.

Barber Piano Sonata Op.26

Tom says he can’t understand his little sister Ruby. She always wants to be someone else: a pop star, a model, a princess...

Brooks Williams American bluesman Brooks plays fiery guitar, has a rich and silky voice, writes hook-laden songs and is ranked one of the world’s top 100 acoustic guitarists.

Enjoy the performance in a cabaret setting complete with a choice of daily specials, sharing platters and drinks from Café Vita which you can enjoy at your table. www.brookswilliams.com in association with Crawley Blues Club

World Champion Memphis Tennesee, Mario Kombou delivers an extraordinary tour de force performance in a two hour concert brilliantly capturing the musical life of Elvis.

Over forty of your favourite hits from the early days to the stunning performances in Las Vegas.

‘dazzling guitar work!’

Acoustic Guitar

Tickets: £12

www.theelvisyears.com

‘Elvis lives’ Daily Mirror

Tickets: £19.50

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Beethoven/Liszt Symphony No.6 in F Major Op. 68 ‘Pastoral’ Ashley Wass has built a reputation as one of the finest British musicians of his generation.

His programme features Liszt’s transcription of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony and the Sonata by the great American composer Samuel Barber. www.ashleywass.com

‘an endlessly fascinating artist’ Classic FM

Tickets: £14 (£11.50 to Classical Concert Series subscribers)

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Pied Piper Theatre

Ruby says she just wants to be a grown-up, with no one telling her what to do, how to dress and where to go...

Mum says you should be careful what you wish for!

A delightful new play taking a light-hearted look at the pressure of consumerism on young minds and learning what happiness really means.

Pied Piper has touched the hearts and imaginations of hundreds of thousands of children.

Education pack and family fun packs available from www.piedpipertheatre.co.uk

Tickets: £7. Family of four: £25.

Schools: £6

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Thur 31 January

‘an entertaining and delightful drama... the young audience was delighted but there was plenty for parents to think about too’

7.30pm • Theatre

Beyond The Barricade Back by overwhelming public demand, the most successful and popular touring show of its kind returns with a brand new show.

Brighton Argus (Great Gran’s Great Games)

Recreating West End and Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, the cast are past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, and the recent 25th anniversary concert.

Fri 25 January 8pm • Spotlight

Burns Night Murder Mystery Night Another of The Hawth’s popular murder mystery nights, this time with a Scottish theme.

It’s Burns Night on the Laird’s highland estate. During the reading of a Robbie Burns poem the Laird is found dead.

Get a group of friends together or join other guests on a table of 8 to 10 and unravel the clues. You may be invited to read a statement and if you’d like to get in the spirit dress in themed clothes, but it’s not compulsory.

The winning table will receive a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate their victory.

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Songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, Mamma Mia, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale from Les Miserables. beyondthebarricade.com

‘a really great evening of entertainment!’

The Independent

Scottish smoked salmon with a mustard and dill dressing Cider, barley & vegetable broth with bannocks (oatcakes) Roast beef served with a rich red wine and mushroom sauce, champit tatties (mashed potato) and seasonal vegetables Raspberry and whisky liqueur mousse served with shortbread Coffee and mints A glass of wine or orange juice Vegetarian option (please pre-order): Melon with honey, mint and yoghurt dressing, wild mushroom and butternut squash risotto) Tickets: £29.95. Please call 01293 553636 or see www.hawth.co.uk for booking form.

murder mystery

Tickets: £19 (discounts: £16.50)

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Sat 22 & Sun 23 September Opening Weekend

Sat 22 September

Sat 22 September

Sun 23 September

Sun 23 September

11am

2pm

11am

Sun 2pm

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

The 11th Hour

The Muppets

(PG) 95 mins

(U) 103 mins

The Apartment

Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio

After the discovery of an oil field under Muppet Theatre, the Muppets re-unite to raise $10 million to save their old stamping ground...

with Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray

Cine Kids

Curzon Classics

(PG) 107 mins with the voices of Jamie Bell, Andy Sirkis, Daniel Craig The regular Saturday morning CineKids programme begins with Steven Speilberg and Peter Jackson’s epic animated adventure.

Cine Kids

A look at the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet’s ecosystems. The film will be followed by a panel discussion of the issues raised in the film.

(PG) 125 mins

Billy Wilder’s perfect blend of comedy and drama is rightly considered one of cinema’s all-time classics.

Tickets for the opening weekend are half price (adults £3.50 and discounts £3 with Cine Kids just £1.50)

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An exciting new partnership between The Hawth and leading independent cinema chain Curzon Cinemas brings the best in digital cinema screened with the benefit of latest state of the art technology to The Hawth Studio.

You can look forward to the best in cinema from the latest blockbusters, classics, documentaries world cinema and Cine Kids, a regular programme of family films.

Sun 23 September 7.45pm

The Kid With A Bike

Mon 24 & Sun 30 September 7.45pm

Fri 28 September 11am

Ping Pong

(12A) 87 mins in French (subtitled)

A Royal Affair

with Cécile de France, Thomas Doret

(15) 137 mins in Danish (subtitled)

Never Too Old For Gold

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes 2011

with Alicia Vikander, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard

11 year old Cyril plans to find the father who left him in a children’s home. By chance he meets Samantha, who agrees to let him stay with her at weekends.

The late 18th century - Caroline marries the Danish King Christian VII only to discover that he is juvenile, impulsive, and often cruel.

A documentary following eight remarkable people with 703 years between them who compete in the World Over 80s Table Tennis Championships in Inner Mongolia.

Cyril doesn’t recognize the love Samantha feels for him, a love he desperately needs...

When Christian hires a progressive personal physician one of the great scandals in the European royal courts of the time unfolds.

(PG) 80 mins

Sat 29 September 11am

Hugo (U) 126 mins with Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield Martin Scorsese’s magical, spectacular adventure following a young boy’s thrilling quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father.

A film about the tenacity of the human spirit and a meditation on mortality.

Cine Kids Tickets: £7 (discounts: £6) Cine Kids Tickets: £3

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Tue 2, Thur 4 & Fri 5 October Tue & Fri 11am, Thur 7.45pm

In Darkness (15) 145 mins in Polish (subtitled) with Robert Wieckiewicz, Benno Fürmann, Agnieszka Grochowska From acclaimed director Agnieszka Holland, an extraordinary story of survival based on the true story of a sewer worker and petty thief in a Nazi occupied city in Poland, who one day encounters a group of Jews trying to escape the liquidation of the ghetto.

Sat 6 October

Tue 9 October

Wed 10 October

7.45pm

11am & 7.45pm

11am

360

Take This Waltz

Salute

(15) 110mins

(15) 116 mins

(PG) 90 mins

with Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, Rachel Weisz, Ben Foster

with Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby, Sarah Silverman

Written by Peter Morgan (The Queen, Frost/Nixon) and directed

by Fernando Meirelles’ (City of God, The Constant Gardner), this dramatic thriller is a globetrotting drama exploring a series of encounters that take place around the world, showing how each can have ramifications beyond the immediate.

A frank, compassionate, funny and bittersweet account of marital infidelity.

The black power salute at the 1968 Mexico Olympics was an iconic moment in the US civil rights movement. But what part did the white Australian who ran second play and what price did all three athletes pay for standing up for their beliefs?

When Margot meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), their chemistry is intense and immediate, but Margot is happily married to Lou (Seth Rogen). However her certainty about her domestic life gradually begins to shatter.

Tickets: £7 (discounts: £6) Cine Kids Tickets: £3

The truth about what really happened in 1968 and how three men from across the oceans built a friendship that lasted a lifetime.

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Thur 11 October

Sun 14 October

Sun 14 – Tue 16 October

7.45pm

11am

7.45pm

Sun 21, Tue 23, Thur 25 & Fri 26 October

Berberian Sound Studio

Tales of the Night

Lawless

Sun & Tue 7.45pm, Thur & Fri 11am

(PG) 84 mins in French (subtitled)

(18) 110 mins

(15) 92 mins

Every evening, a girl, a boy and an old technician explore an abandoned small cinema that is full of wonders.

The three friends play all the stories they want during magical nights where everything is possible.

with Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Shia LaBeouf, Guy Pearce

with Toby Jones, Tonia Sotiropoulou A sound engineer finds himself employed by a notorious low-budget Italian horror studio. Uneasy in his new environment and surrounded by a world he finds alien, he throws himself into his work, failing to notice how life is slowly beginning to imitate art.

Written by Nick Cave and with an all-star cast, Lawless is the much anticipated epic gangster tale set during the America’s bootlegging era inspired by true-life tale of the loyalty of three brothers put to the test.

Cine Kids Tickets: £7 (discounts: £6) Cine Kids Tickets: £3

Hope Springs (PG) 100 mins with Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell From the director of The Devil Wears Prada, a comedy following a middleaged couple’s week-long counselling session after 30 years of marriage.

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Mon 29 October – Thur 1 November

Mon 5 & Tue 6 November

Fri 2 November

Sat 3 November

11am

11am

11am

Sweet Smell Of Success

Mirror Mirror

Liberal Arts

The Untold Adventures of Snow White

(PG) 96 mins

with Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins

115 mins in in French (subtitled)

(PG) 106 mins

with Denis Lavant, Edith Scob, Eva Mendes

with Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis

with Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer

Mon, Tue & Thur 7.45pm, Wed 11am

Holy Motors

Leos Carax’s hypnotic first feature film in 13 years follows the shapeshifting Oscar (an astonishing Denis Lavant) through a series of outrageous roles fed to him by a limousine driver.

Described by The Guardian as ‘a masterpiece, intelligent Hollywood cinema at its best’, Lancaster and Curtis excel in a portraying a unscrupulous journalist and sleazy press agent.

Curzon Classics

A magical adventure comedy based on the tale that has captured the hearts and imaginations of people the world over.

Cine Kids

Tickets: £7 (discounts: £6) Cine Kids Tickets: £3

Written and directed by Josh Radnor who also stars as a thirty-something who returns home for his father’s retirement party. He falls for a college student, and is faced with the powerful attraction that springs up between them in a warm, thoughtful and funny film.

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Mon 19 & Tue 20 November Mon 11am & Tue 7.45pm

On The Road 137 mins

Thur 29 November

Fri 30 November

Fri 30 November

11am

11am

7.30pm • Studio

It Always Rains on a Sunday

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Horse And Rider: A Journey Towards Freedom

(PG) 92 mins

(12A) 107 mins

with Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart

with Googie Withers, Edward Chapman, John McCallum

with Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kirsten Scott Thomas

Based on Jack Kerouac’s autobiographical cult novel. An aspiring New York writer meets a devastatingly charming ex-con, married to the very liberated and seductive Marylou. Thirsting for freedom, they head off in search of the world, new encounters, and themselves.

A unhappily married woman shelters her former lover in her London home after he has escaped from prison and rediscovers her feelings for him.

The inspirational comedy follows a sheik’s passion for bringing fishing to the middle of the desert. An unlikely team embark on a journey to prove the impossible, possible.

A late ‘40s Ealing Studios hit, beautifully shot, with film noir-ish touches, the film portrays a morally bankrupt post-war society where characters grab what they can, with no regard for anyone else.

Shot on location in India in 2011, this narrative documentary traces the tangled memories of two survivors of child prostitution who have become friends.

Award-winning director Ben Stamper explores the complexities of rescuing minors from brothels and their subsequent journey of restoration.

A cinematic pilgrimage from Ooty to Mumbai to Calcutta with riveting first-hand accounts from former victims and family members. www.horseandriderfilm.com Hire – A Freedom Firm promotion

Curzon Classics Tickets: £7 (discounts: £6) Cine Kids Tickets: £3

Tickets: £6 (discounts: £5.50)

Admission Free. Exhibitions held in The Hawth Foyer and can be viewed from Monday to Saturday from 9am – 8.15pm. 6pm if no show.

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Oriel High School The annual celebration of the work of the school’s talented students incorporating fine art, three dimensional design and textiles.

Sun 2 – Sat 15 December

African Mystique & Laura Morgan Photography A showcase exciting portfolios of travel images and portraits from around the world in this, their second exhibition at The Hawth. In addition, there will be African wood and stone craft on show highlighting the skills of many African artists. www.african-mystique.co.uk

Mon 17 December – Wed 2 January

Geoff Ells

Geoff has studied at the Norfolk School of Painting, including recent studies of the tempera and oil glazing techniques of JMW Turner. These and other techniques are used by Geoff to create atmospheric landscapes and seascapes.

www.lauramorganphotography.co.uk

Sun 18 – Fri 31 November

Crawley Camera Club

Crawley Camera Club meet twice a week in Hut 16 at Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre and welcomes all with an interest in photography.

The Club’s programme is varied with lectures and tuition on all types of photography. Try three visits free. www.crawleycameraclub.co.uk Contact: chairman@ crawleycameraclub.co.uk

Fri 4 – Fri 25 January

Ania Gutek & Patricia Rowland

A joint exhibition by two close friends.

Ania was born in Poland and started to draw when she was seven, later studying at Lubin University. Her subjects are mainly people and their lives.

Patricia was a student at Wimbledon School and went on to a teacher’s course at Sussex University. Her paintings are mainly landscapes , both local and from places throughout the UK.

Mon 28 January – Sun 3 February

Thomas Bennett Community College An exciting exhibition of work by the College’s talented students ranging from Lower School to A-Level.

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Crawley Arts Development team co-ordinate a diverse range of weekly workshops.

For more details contact 01293 438152 or email community.arts@crawley.gov.uk

Crawley Arts Development team is based at The Hawth and works to stimulate and encourage participation, performance and attendance in all art forms.

Current projects include: Pitchy Breath project-based theatre Black History Month Celebrations Road To Crawley social history project

For more details on Arts Development and its projects contact Carolyn Murphy, Arts Development Officer on 01293 438152 or check out www.crawley.gov.uk and www.hawth.co.uk

Workshop

Day/Time

Age range

Location

Price

Theatre Company Course Monday Adult Drama 7.30pm – 9.30pm

18+

Southgate Community Centre

£5

Hot Taps Tap Dancing

Tuesday 2pm – 4.30pm

All ages

Furnace Green Community Centre

£4.50

12 Bar Music

Tuesday 7.30pm – 10pm

All ages

Northgate Community Centre

£4.50

Footloose Dance Group Wednesday Dance for learning disabled 5.15pm – 6.30pm

8+

Manor Green Primary School

£3

Spice of Life Singalong sessions

Thursday 2pm – 4pm

60+

Northgate Community Centre

£3.50

Drama Crawley Youth Theatre

Thursday 13+ 6pm – 7.30pm Thursday 15+ 7.45pm – 9.15pm

Dormans Youth Arts Centre Gossops Green

£3.50

Circus Skills Circuswurx

Thursday 7.30pm – 9.30pm

16+ (accompanied children 8+ welcome)

Broadfield Community Centre

£3.50

Line Dancing

Friday 2pm – 4pm

All ages

Northgate Community Centre

£4.50

Drama Splash

Saturday 8 to 12 years 10am – 12noon

Broadfield Community Centre

£4

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Fri 1 February

Tue 5 February

7.30pm • Theatre

Tue 19 & Wed 20 February

8pm • Theatre

Evenings: 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm • Theatre

Forever Jackson

Milton Jones

Moscow City Ballet

A stunning celebration of the legendary King of Pop and all his greatest hits with Europe’s number one impersonator, Robin Parsons and a sensational multi-talented cast.

On The Road

The celebrated Moscow City Ballet make a welcome return with Swan Lake (Tue) and Sleeping Beauty (Wed).

Milton Jones is back on the road with another tour, this time imaginatively entitled On The Road.

Hundreds of his celebrated one-liners, plus pictures he drew. Clever, surreal but mainly just stupid stupid stupid.

Enjoy a sharing platter for £9.95 in Café Vita before the show, reserve yours at box office when you book your tickets.

Brimming with some of Moscow’s best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists, sublime corps de ballet and dynamic live orchestra, these performances promise to be unforgettable.

‘beautiful… I was mesmerised’ Public Reviews on Swan Lake

‘he’s fast absurd, and very funny’ The Radio Times

Tickets: £19.50

Tickets: £20

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Tickets: £33.50 (discounts: £31), child/groups of 10 or more: £28.50

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Sun 24 February

Tue 26 February

3pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

Gordon Campbell Big Band

The Lock In!

Tommy Dorsey The Sinatra Years with guest vocalist Matthew Ford Presenter: Sheila Tracy Enjoy the best of Tommy Dorsey’s music played by the top big band players in the UK led by Gordon Campbell.

Matthew Ford has sung with many of the major orchestras and big bands (including Syd Lawrence and the BBC Big Band).

Enjoy a 2 course carvery for £13 prior to the show. Reserve your table with box office when you book your tickets.

The UK’s No.1 Folk & Hip-Hop Dance Extravaganza!

Some of the UK’s oldest forms of dance are brought bang up to date as they collide with some of the youngest in an exciting new dance show.

The show, the brainchild of award-winning folk band The Demon Barbers, sees a group of street dancers arrive at an apparently deserted pub. Local rumour has it that The Fighting Cocks is the place to be ‘after hours’ but as the regulars arrive a clash of cultures turns into a dance floor stand-off.

The skill, speed and athleticism of the dancers on both sides soon wins the others over as the old and new are brought together in an exciting and dynamic dance-off. Sword dances are performed with snooker-cues, pub bouncers dance the Morris and B-boys flirt with clog girls.

Meanwhile house band The Demon Barbers takes English folk music on a new journey with friends Hip Hop, House, Funk and Ska and even says hello to Burlesque and Drum & Bass along the way!

Support: Maz O’Connor & Matthew Jones www.thelockindanceshow.co.uk

‘a consistently lively entertaining music and dance performance virtually guaranteed to raise weary spirits and send an audience home smiling’ The Times

Tickets: £13 (discounts: £11.50)

big music band

Tickets: £16 (discounts: £14), Out:smart: £8.50

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Bill Kenwright

BY ARRANGEMENT with the Really Useful Group presents

Tue 5 – Sat 9 March Tue-Thu 7.30pm, Wed & Thu 2.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 11am, 5pm & 8pm • Theatre Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘amazing’, ‘superb’, ‘wonderful’ and ‘brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me. Tickets: Tue – Thu: 7.30pm: £29.50, Wed & Thu 2.30pm: £24, Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 11am, 5pm & 8pm: £32 Discounts: Child/Student/ES40/Hawth Friends: £4 off Tue – Thur Over 60: £5 off Tue – Thur Family of four: Tue – Thur & Sat 11am: £64

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Youth Group (10 or more): Tue – Thu: £15.00 each Groups (10 or more): Tue – Thu: £15.50 each

‘A superb piece of entertainment. I was thrilled’ Daily Mirror ‘The best of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals’ Manchester Evening News

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Sun 10 March

Mon 18 March

Mon 1 April

Wed 17 April

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

7.30pm • Theatre

1.30pm & 4.30pm • Theatre

Moscow State Circus Babushkin Sekret

Tommy Emmanuel

The Irish House Party!

special guest Martin Taylor

The Moscow State Circus brings its latest and most spectacular show to date to the UK with this sensational extravaganza.

Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel’s career spans over four decades and has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide.

Dublin’s No.1 award winning music and dance show offers the warmest of welcomes to the finest house party in town.

Scamp Theatre & Watford Palace Theatre

A mammoth cast of Russia’s greatest and most talented circus artists perform breathtaking acts.

Martin Taylor is a multi-award winning guitarist described by Acoustic Guitar as ‘THE acoustic guitarist of his generation’. www.tommyemmanuel.com www.martintaylor.com

Starring All Ireland Champion musicians, great banter and not forgetting some excellent Irish dancing, this amazing multi-talented gathering delivers the best traditional night of musical entertainment the Emerald Isle has to offer!

The show is one of Dublin’s mustsee events and with fans such as Dara O’Briain, Louis Walsh and The Dubliners you will find yourself in wonderful company.

A great night of Celtic celebration in true Irish style!

Tiddler And Other Terrific Tales from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler The award-winning Scamp Theatre present a magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle adapted from the bestselling books by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo).

An absolute treat for ages 3 plus.

www.theirishhouseparty.com

Tickets: £25 (child: £17.50), Family of four: £60

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Tickets: £20 (£22 on door)

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Tickets: £19.50

Tickets: £10. Family of four: £36

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38 booking and access information Booking All tickets are subject to a £1 per ticket booking fee (maximum £6) In Person The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ Monday – Saturday from 10am – 8.15pm (6pm if no show). Open Sundays one hour prior to performance.

By Phone 01293 553636 Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm Online www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

By Post Please indicate performance date, time, price and discounts (if applicable).

Please make cheques/postal orders payable to Parkwood Community Leisure. Please include your day and evening telephone number.

Methods of Payment Credit/Debit Cards Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Debit Cards all welcome. Tickets booked less than five working days before the performance should be collected from the Box Office. Please bring along the card used for the booking, a matching signature will be asked for.

Reservations Reservations should be paid for within three working days, otherwise they may be released for sale. Payment for group booking reservations is by arrangement.

Discounts Although discounts apply in most cases, promoters may on occasion exclude certain categories. Only one discount may be claimed per ticket

Out:Smart Card A free card for under 26 year olds offering discounts on selected shows Unemployed people in receipt of job seeker’s allowance, income support, working tax credit or housing benefit.

Confirmation of eligibility may be asked for.

Groups of 10 or more Hawth Friends please show your cards or quote membership number when booking Family of four should include at least one child

Refund/Exchange of tickets The Box Office will issue credit vouchers for returned tickets as long as the tickets are returned at least one week before the performance. If the tickets are returned less than a week before or the performance is sold out we will have to ensure a buyer for the tickets before we can offer a credit. There will be a £1 per ticket charge for this service.

Gift Vouchers Hawth Gift Vouchers are available from the box office and online to any value with an attractive presentation card.

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/ES40).

Couples: £15 (£10 over 60/ES40).

Children under 16 years old

Family: £20.

Under 26 People under 26 years old

Available online at www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Over 60 People aged 60 or over Students people over 16 years in full time education

Free Mailing List/Email Alerts Keep in touch with what’s on at The Hawth by joining the mailing list at box office or via email alerts by clicking the link at www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Booster Seats The Hawth has a limited number of booster seats available. The seats should be reserved at the time of booking. A £5 refundable cash deposit and a form of identity will be asked for on collection.

Access

How To Find Us

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

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

Disabled Access

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 are also available.

Interpreted, Described and Captioned Performances See page 5 for details.

Tickets Half price tickets are available at all performances for the visually impaired.

Free Touch Tours

Visually impaired customers and a partner 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 you book tickets.

Talking Programme Service Crawley Audio Description Service offers background information on the production and performers prior to certain performances starting half an hour before the performance.

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

By Road Crawley is minutes away from the M23 motorway which links to the M25. The Hawth is well signposted on all major routes into the town. There is free car and coach parking on site.

Downloadable maps and links are available at www.parkwoodtheatres.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, visit www.thetrainline.com.

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 visit www.metrobus.co.uk

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The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6YZ Box Office: 01293 553636 • Admin: 01293 552941 Fax: 01293 533362 (Mon-Fri) • Email: hawth@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Website: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Large print, Braille, audio tape/cd and emailed text versions of this brochure are available on request from the box office.

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www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Brochure design by: Brightsky Design • Tel: 01737 888144 • www.brightsky.co.uk Printed by Westdale Press • Tel: 029 2066 2600 • www.westdale.co.uk

Business Opportunities at The Hawth Are you looking to raise your company profile in the local area?

Do you want a more 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?

There’s lots of ways the Hawth can help

Sponsorship

Sponsoring The Hawth’s 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, themed series of events or arts development projects.

To find out more contact Steve Crane on 01293 859954 hawthmarketing@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Thanks to our sponsors

THeatre

Calendar Winter 2012 NOV >

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The Sweet Smell Of Success

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Holy Motors

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9 & 10

Mr Micawber

Girls Night The Musical

11

30

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14

Mother Courage and Her Children

Paul Carrack

Dance Fusion

STUDIO

The Elvis Years

Chris Packham

Christmas Party Nights

Spirit of the Dance

Piano Restaurant

Barnstormers Comedy Club

Mirror Mirror (PG)

The Burlesque Show

Kate Rusby

Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play

Circus of Horrors

Whispers From Heaven

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Eyes Front! With Isla St Clair

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5 – 15

Paul Foot

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19 & 20

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16 – 2 Jan

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17 – 19

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24 – 26

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28 – 3 Feb

Jazz Carvery Lunch

Horse and Rider

Touching Bodies

Joss Arnott Dance

Crawley Camera Club Exhibition

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Christmas Bazaar and Homing Show

On The Road

African Mystique & Laura Morgan Photography

Misery

Liberal Arts

Geoff Ells Exhibition

Wihan String Quartet

Maypoles to Mistletoe

Richard Durrant

Geoff Achison

Heads South

It Always Rains on a Sunday (PG)

Friends Quiz

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Barnstormers Comedy Club

Oriel High School Exhibition

Sleeping Beauty

Brooks Williams

S SPOTLIGHT

Blue Bird Club

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The Snow Queen

4 – 25

Ania Gutek & Patricia Rowland Exhibition F

Ashley Wass

My Big Little Sister

Burns Night Murder Mystery

Thomas Bennett Community College Exhibition S

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For curzon cinema september & october dates see page 26

Box Office: 01293 553636 Book Online: www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

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Charlie Dore

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That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show

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Jazz Carvery Lunch

Aladdin

Armonico Consort

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The Elevators

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Pre-concert Talk

Beyond the Barricade

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Salmon Fishing in Yemen (12A)

Pam Ayres

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