schools newsletter Dance • Theatre • Workshops Fri 13 October 7.45pm (Studio) Mischief Company
Red Breathing new life into the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood with energetic and provocative physical theatre. Through intricate storytelling and dark humour, Mischief lead you through the forest and into the world of RED. This is no fairy tale! Influenced by Dante’s Inferno, we watch as three characters; Red, The Wolf & The Devil, embark on a journey of love, sacrifice and betrayal. Watch as the characters descend into animalistic madness in an evening of slick movement, bold theatrical imagery and pounding music. Tickets: £15 (Student: £13) Workshops available Mischief Company can offer workshops suitable and flexible for dance and drama students. For more information and to book, contact Helen Kumar on: dancehelen.moffitt@gmail.com
Danielle Hope as Sandy and EastEnders’ & Strictly Come Dancing’s Louisa Lytton as Rizzo, this original, electrifying West End production lights up The Hawth for just one week only! Tickets: Mon-Thu & Fri 8.30pm: £41. Fri 5pm: £39, Sat £44. Student (Mon-Thu): £3.50 off Groups 10+: £7.50 off Tue 14 & Wed 15 November 7.45pm (Studio) Pitchy Breath Theatre Company
Julius Caesar William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a blistering political thriller, as relevant today as ever. With its exploration of absolute power and creeping dictatorship, now is the perfect time to revisit this play. Pitchy Breath Theatre Company are doing just that in this fast paced, modern dress, gender blind adaptation that brings this historical play firmly up to date, whilst still retaining the glorious language of our greatest writer. Tickets: £12 (Student: £10) Mon 20 November 7.30pm (Theatre)
Mon 23 - Sat 28 October (Theatre) Mon - Thu 7.30pm, Fri 5pm & 8.30pm, Sat 4pm & 8pm
Thriller Live Direct from London’s West End where it is now in its record breaking 9th year, THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Seen by over 4 million people in over 30 countries, THRILLER LIVE continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael’s 45 year musical history. Tickets: Mon-Thu & Fri 8.30pm: £35. Fri 5pm: £32, Sat: £37. Student (Mon - Thu): £3.50 off Groups 10+: £7.50 off Mon 6 - Sat 11 November (Theatre) Mon - Thu 7.30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm & 8.30pm
Grease He’s the one that you WANT! Tom Parker, from the UK’s top boy band THE WANTED, is to star in his first ever theatrical role as ‘bad boy’ Danny in GREASE, the No.1 greatest musical! Also starring Over The Rainbow winner
Joss Arnott: Triple Bill This new classical contemporary programme will take you on a gripping journey through powerful and heart-pounding choreography that has established the company as one of the most exciting voices in British contemporary dance. Created in collaboration with the some of the industry’s foremost dancers, composers and designers, Arnott’s new Triple Bill consists of two brand new dance works – A Movement in 3 and RUSH – alongside the company’s internationally award-winning solo V that will feature live music for the first time. ‘The perfect tonic for British contemporary dance’ Londonist ‘Exquisite’ The Stage
Tickets: £16.50 (Discounts: £14) Schools: £10 Workshops available Joss Arnott Dance can deliver contemporary technique, repertoire and creative workshops that are suitable for students Key Stage 3 and above. Workshops can be tailored to fit within school timetables and curriculum. For more information and to book contact the company on: education@jossarnottdance.co.uk
Sat 25 November 8pm (Studio) Company Gavin Robertson
Tue 20 - Sat 24 February (Theatre) 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Mata Hari: Female Spy
The Kite Runner
The Great War: while millions of men struggle and fight in the mud and hell of the trenches, one woman’s story begs to be told. Mata Hari, the most notorious female spy in history. Or was she? Using Mata Hari’s own words, performer Katharine Mary gives a powerful portrayal of a compelling woman, the world’s first femme fatale! Dancer, lover, confidante and courtesan. From her upbringing in The Netherlands, to Indonesia, and the invention in Paris of her alter-ego, she reflects upon the events that have led her to the firing squad. Tickets: £16 (Student: £14)
Following an outstanding West End run, this unforgettable theatrical tour-de-force comes to Crawley. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan nor Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever.
Tue 28 November 7.45pm (Studio)
The Mitford Sisters A new one-woman show by Gail Louw The Mitford Sisters lived much of their varied lives in the centre of the events that defined the 20th century. Diana was married to Oswald Mosley and a lifelong fascist. Unity was a great close friend of Hitler’s. Jessica, was a dyed-in-the-wool communist. Deborah became Duchess of Devonshire. Nancy was a well-loved novelist. Gail Louw’s astonishing one woman tour de force follows four of the sisters through worldchanging events of the 20th century. Tickets £13.50
‘The best page-to-stage show since War Horse…. a spellbinding production’ The Stage ‘The Kite Runner is a truly contemporary cultural phenomenon’ Sunday Express ‘a coup… an enthralling tale beautifully told’ Telegraph
Tickets: Tue - Thu 7.30pm: £29.50. Wed & Sat 2.30pm: £25.50. Fri & Sat 7.30pm: £31.50 Groups 10+: £5 off at all performances
Live Satellite Screenings All screened at 7pm
RSC Encore: Coriolanus (12 Oct) NT Encore: Follies (20 Nov) Exhibition On Screen: David Hockney (22 Nov) NT Encore: Young Marx (11 Dec) Exhibition On Screen: Cézanne (23 Jan) RSC Live: Twelfth Night (14 Feb)
Tickets for live screenings: £15 (Discounts: £12) Encore screenings: £9.50
Participate at the hawth Hawth Youth Theatre Led by theatre professional Sarah Slator, the weekly sessions will explore all aspects of theatre, including acting, voice and movement and will run on Thursdays at 5pm - 7pm (11-14 years) and 7pm - 9pm (15-18 years). To find out more, call 01293 553636 or email hawthYT@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Sway Dance For everyone from toddlers to adults. Have fun, workout, dance, laugh, stretch and learn with Sway. Dance classes, including Street Dance, brought to you by qualified teachers with opportunities to perform on stage with Sway and professional companies. To find out more, call 01293 553636 or email hawthswaydance@parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk Creative Workshops in the Loft Meet, learn, participate, create and enjoy with our fantastic range of creative workshops. Workshops include creative writing, ukulele lessons, singing, life drawing, papercraft, photography and sewing. Visit hawth.co.uk and you can find the Loft page under ‘Take Part’
Box Office: 01293 553636 • Online: www.hawth.co.uk