Paint the town season three

Lyrical Lunches

Theatre

Talks

Half Term

@

The Brook

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October 2017 Children’s Activities Workshops

// Intro Paint The Town is an exciting arts and theatre festival in venues and hidden spaces across Medway, produced by Lyrici Arts in partnership with Battersea Arts Centre.

We are back for Season Three – and this time it’s all at The Brook Theatre, Chatham! Join us this October Half Term for a week of brilliant touring theatre shows, public workshops, kids activities, showcase opportunities, pop-up surprises and much more in a packed programme of events. The Brook Theatre café will be open every day for refreshments, with a tasty lunch menu on offer.

Do you enjoy live music? Then make sure you head to The Brook at lunchtimes for our Lyrical Lunch sessions, or join the team from Play On Words Theatre Company for A Touch Of Vintage.

Arts and Crafts more your thing? Creatabot are joining Paint The Town all week with great hands on activities for you to make and do, or learn the basics in puppetry with the team from Almost Always Muddy.

Want to be on the stage? Try your hand at treading the boards with exciting drama workshops from the team behind Ross & Rachel, or learn how to create a piece of theatre with music with the artists from The Castle Builder.

Listen Up! – Join us for Talk of the Town - a series of professional creative presentations, workshops and talks by the touring artists staying in residence for Paint The Town.

For the shopaholics – we have got you covered, buy your Christmas presents early from local artists at our handmade craft and gift fair!

All of this plus face painting, creative taster workshops, demos, post show talks and commissions – there really is something for everyone this Autumn.

Visit www.lyriciarts.com for full listings and booking links to all activities taking place.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Contents Music

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Commissions

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Theatre

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Children

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Face Painting

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Handmade Craft and Gift Fair

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Get Creative with Creatabot

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Talk of the Town

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Creative Taster Workshops

16-17

Events at a glance

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Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Music

4 Launch night music feat Jayne Snow Monday 23 October, 7 - 7.30pm

FREE ENTRY Ages 14+

Join us for a 30 minute music set with Jayne Snow (an U.K award winning singer/songwriter from Rochester) before staying on for the Community Launch Commission (see page 5).

Lyrical Lunch Tuesday 24 - Thursday 26 October, 12.30 - 1.30pm Friday 27 October, 12noon - 1pm Saturday 28 October, 1 - 2pm FREE ENTRY All ages welcome

Making lunch the best time of the day! Join us in The Brook foyer and enjoy some live music during your lunch break.

Please note that times vary during the week. Check the website for a list of featured artists.

A Touch Of Vintage: Carry On Crafting by Play On Words Theatre Company Tuesday 24 October, 10am - 12noon Tickets ÂŁ4.50* Ages 18+

The fabulous team from Play On Words Theatre serenade us with some vintage classics.

Bring along your favourite crafts and personal projects and sing along to amazing performances of classic songs from the 1930s to 1950s. *Ticket price includes a free hot drink and tea cake.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Commissions

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Community Launch Commission: #thisisme by Look Kloser Monday 23 October, 7.30 - 8.15pm

Tickets ÂŁ5 Ages 14+

Join us as the Community Launch performance takes to The Brook Theatre stage! Look Kloser presents #thisisme, an exciting dance showcase to celebrate the launch of the Autumn festival at this Chatham treasure.

Access For All Commission: The Opera House Next Door Tuesday 24 October, 7.30 - 9pm

Tickets ÂŁ5 Ages 14+

Fat Lady Opera, Sparked Echo and The Mess Room presents The Opera House Next Door, led by artists: Tania Holland Williams, Wendy Daws, Liz Hayward and Christopher Sacre.

Heralding a new approach to staging contemporary opera, it is a part artist-designed interactive archaeological dig complete with tactile props, clues to discover and puzzles to solve. Expect a voyage of operatic discovery. The production has a specific mandate to cater for people with visual impairment.

Co commissioned by Medway Council Arts Development Team and Paint The Town Festival.

Access For All Commission Workshop: Tactile Art Thursday 26 October, 11am - 12.30pm FREE ENTRY Ages 5+

Join artists Wendy Daws and Christopher Sacre to create your own tactile art to take home, all materials supplied. You just bring your imagination. This workshop is open to all and is also accessible to people with sight loss and/or are deaf or hard of hearing.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Theatre

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The Castle Builder

By Vic Llewellyn and Kid Carpet

Thursday 26 October, 7.30pm. Featuring a post show talk with the cast and creatives, and live musical demonstrations.

Friday 27 October, 7pm The Castle Builder tells the true story of an inmate in a Norwegian psychiatric institute who over 5 years built a castle on a remote headland. But...where was he getting his bricks from?

A musical, magical, moving and comic journey through the minds of some of our planet’s most eccentric and creative individuals. A smash hit success at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe.

Tickets ÂŁ9.50, Ages 12+

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

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The Independent

Exeunt

What’s On Stage

The Scotsman

TimeOut

A Younger Theatre

The Stage

ROSS & RACHEL

By James Fritz

Friday 27 October, 8.30pm Saturday 28 October, 7.45pm, with a post show talk with the creatives.

Look at all those couples. Which one will leave. Which one will run. Which one is cheating on the other. Which one will die first. Him. Him. Her. Him. Ross & Rachel tells the mind-bending, heart-breaking story of what happens when a couple that was always meant to be together, gets together. And stays together.

This disquieting duologue for one performer takes an unflinching look at the myths of modern love.

Tickets ÂŁ9.50, Ages 16+ Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Children

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ALMOST ALWAYS MUDDY

By Likely Story Theatre and Kirsty Harris

Friday 27 October, 2.30pm & 5pm Saturday 28 October, 11.30am & 4pm Sunday 29 October, 11.30am Where do all the children play? Where have all the playgrounds gone? Join the team of Almost Always Muddy in their Junk Yard playground of treasures and build them a place to tell their story.

Almost Always Muddy is the story of a Hero's Quest for courage, improvised by the Almost Always Muddy team and led by the world you have built and the suggestions you give.

In the first part you are in a junkyard: pallets, tubes, ropes, nets, fabric. You are invited to use all the materials to build the places stories can happen. The Junkyard will morph into a magical place for adventure.

In the second part, the Almost Always Muddy team of improvisers transform your creation into a theatrical storytelling Adventure, with live music, live making and special effects.

Almost Always Muddy is an immersive storytelling experience. This an interactive piece so expect to get building and use your imagination.

Adults ÂŁ7, Children ÂŁ5.50, Ages 5+ Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Children

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SUPER MEGA ROCKIN' ROCK SHOW

By Kid Carpet

Saturday 28 October, 2.30 - 3.15pm A fun packed interactive rock show suitable for small kids, big kids and animals!

Come and rock out with Kid Carpet!

Kid Carpet will teach you how to rock out at a rock show, fly like a Golden Eagle, win a penguin race and do a little poo in the forest.

In this 45 minute show Kid Carpet will guide you through everything you need to know to be able to rock out big time. Even if it’s your first gig! Join in with stories, games and songs. Audience participation is encouraged with parents and children both onstage and in the seats.

Tickets: Adults £7, Children £5.50, Ages 3-8 years & families

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Children

10 Super duper superheros

By Bindlestick Theatre Company

Wednesday 25 October, 10am - 1.15pm* EVER WANTED TO BE A SUPER HERO?

Tickets: £5 Ages 5-11 Years

Well, hold on to your capes, we have an adventure just for you.

Get ready to solve riddles, meet super characters, fight crime and help restore order at The Brook Theatre. Who knows, you might even find your inner superhero too!

A mini adventure for your mini super humans.

All superheroes welcome in your best costumes! *Various event times, please visit the website for more information.

Themed face painting and Creatabot crafts available. See pages 11 & 13.

THE OWL & THE PUSSYCAT

By Let’s All Dance

Sunday 29 October, 2.30 - 3.10pm They danced by the light of the moon, the moon….

Tickets: Adults £7 Children £5.50 Ages 2-11 years, families and children with additional needs

A gorgeous original ballet, which takes a fresh and humorous look at the famous Lear poem.

Once again, the company combines fantastic dancing, beautiful costumes and crystal-clear storytelling to engage and delight young audiences.

Take part in a photo opportunity with dancers after the show.

Themed face painting available. See page 11.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Face Painting

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Like a magpie face painting Wednesday 25 October, 10am - 1pm: Superheroes to the Rescue!

Saturday 28 October, 1.30 - 4pm: A Spooooky Surprise!

Sunday 29 October, 12.30 - 3pm: Animal Instincts!

Allow our face artist to transform you into anything of your choice in a matter of minutes, using safe, non-toxic, hypo-allergenic face paint that can be washed off easily with water.

Themed children’s activities available. See pages 10 & 13.

Tickets: ÂŁ2 per face, Ages 4+

// Handmade Craft and Gift Fair Handmade Craft and Gift Fair Tuesday 24 to Wednesday 25 October, 11.30am 4pm Treat yourself or a loved one with wonderful gifts and unique craft items handmade by local sellers. Find something for everyone here at The Brook and get your Christmas and birthday shopping bought early.

Visit www.lyriciarts.com for a full list of traders taking part.

FREE ENTRY, All ages welcome

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Get Creative with Creatabot

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Get creative with creatabot Creatabot are here all week bringing fun and inspiring creative workshops to The Brook. Natasha Steer, maker and Director of Creatabot, specialises in using creativity as a tool to bring communities together and improve wellbeing. Individual sessions and age ranges listed on the opposite page.

Tickets: ÂŁ3 per person Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note all children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

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Tuesday 24 October, 2 - 3pm: Fabric Covered Button Jewellery Make and Do!: Learn how to make fabric covered buttons using fabric scraps and design unique jewellery from your creations!

Ages: 4+ Wednesday 25 October, 11am - 12noon: Superhero Cuffs

Ages: 3+

Superhero Arms!: Everyone can be a superhero but do you have the superhero arm cuffs to match? Join in with this workshop and design personalised cuffs to wear whenever you may need them!

Themed activity and face painting available. See pages 10 & 11.

Thursday 26 October, 11am - 12noon: Minecraft Torches

Ages 4+

The night time is coming and so are the creepers! You are going to need a torch! Join Creatabot and make your very own Minecraft torch to take home to keep the mobs away!

Friday 27 October, 11am - 12noon: Candle Making Have a go at making candles the easy way using soft mouldable wax! They make the perfect gifts and we will have gift wrap ready just in case you want to give your creation to someone you love!

Ages: 5+ Saturday 28 October, 2.30 - 6pm: Spooky Crafts Make fluffy pumpkin garlands to hang up in your home as well as other various spooky crafts! Will there be googley eyes? Very likely!

Ages: 3+

*Themed face painting available. See page 11. **This is a drop in session.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

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Talk of the town Join us for Talk of the Town- a series of professional creative presentations, workshops and talks by the touring artists staying in residence for Paint The Town.

Touring shows include The Castle Builder, Ross & Rachel and Almost Always Muddy. See pages 6-8 for show information.

Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note all children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Puppet Making Workshop with the team of Almost Always Muddy Thursday 26 October, 10 - 11am Tickets ÂŁ3 Ages 7 - 12

Join the cast of Almost Always Muddy to create your own puppet creature, then work with a talented puppeteer to bring your creation to life.

Some items and equipment will be provided, but please bring along clean recyclable materials to use in the making of your puppet.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

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Creative Q&A with the cast of Almost Always Muddy Thursday 26 October, 5 - 6pm FREE ENTRY Ages 16+

For local creatives and / or those interested in creating theatrical works for children and young people. See a demonstration of puppet making from recycled materials and discuss ideas and best practice with the experts.

Get In The Pool: A Directing Workshop with the team behind Ross & Rachel Friday 27 October, 10.30am - 12.30pm Tickets £3 Ages 16+

In this practical workshop for all abilities, Thomas Martin (director of Ross & Rachel) explores how bold staging decisions and simple space work can bring life to plays, accelerate rehearsals, and level up acting work.

“Be reasonable demand the impossible”- an interactive talk and demonstration about music and theatre Tickets £3 Ages 12+

Friday 27 October, 1 - 2pm Join Vic Llewellyn & Kid Carpet (creators of The Castle Builder) in this exciting interactive talk and demonstration to describe how to begin making your own theatre show and how to incorporate music into your work.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

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Creative taster workshops Try your hand at something new with taster workshops and demos from talented local creatives.

Discover a new passion, learn a new skill or just give it a go for the price of a coffee. *Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note all children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Writing for lit mags: A practical creative writing workshop by Wordsmithery Tuesday 24 October, 10am - 1pm FREE ENTRY Ages 16+

Sam Hall, managing editor of Confluence, a Medway-based literary magazine, will run a creative writing workshop to help spark your creativity and share some tips for getting published in literary magazines.

This is a drop in session

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

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Screen Printing with Rachel Moore Tuesday 24 October, 2 - 4pm

Tickets £3 Ages 12+

This is an exciting workshop for children and adults who would like to learn the basic principles of screen printing using leaves. You will produce a printed square of fabric that can be embellished or turned into a keepsake at home.

Please bring along a painting shirt or apron.

The Magic of your Second Circle Voice, with Paul Doust Wednesday 25 October, 2 - 4pm Tickets £3 Ages 19+

Join established local theatre practitioner Paul Doust for an introductory workshop on 'The Magic of Your Second Circle Voice.'

Learn how to fill any space effortlessly - with intimacy and power.

Mixed media Art with Checiegirl Creations Thursday 26 October, 2.15 - 3.45pm Tickets £3 Ages 16+

A taster workshop for the person interested in exploring mixed media art. Create one or two mixed media backgrounds using the materials supplied.

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

// Events at a glance

Monday 23rd October Launch music with Jayne Snow Community Launch Commission: #thisisme by Look Kloser

Tuesday 24th October Writing for lit mags: A practical creative writing workshop by Wordsmithery A Touch Of Vintage: Carry On Crafting by Play On Words Theatre Company Handmade Craft and Gift Fair Lyrical Lunch Creative Taster Workshops: Screen Printing with Rachel Moore Get Creative with Creatabot - Fabric Covered Button Jewellery Access For All Commission: The Opera House Next Door

Wednesday 25th October Super Duper Superheroes by Bindlestick Theatre Company Like A Magpie Face Painting and Paint The Town present: Superheroes to the rescue!

Get Creative with Creatabot - Superhero Cuffs Handmade Craft and Gift Fair Lyrical Lunch Creative Taster Workshop - The Magic of your Second Circle Voice, with Paul Doust

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

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// Events at a glance

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Thursday 26th October Puppet Making Workshop with the team of Almost Always Muddy Get Creative with Creatabot - Minecraft Torches Access For All Commission Workshop: Tactile Art Lyrical Lunch Creative Taster Workshops: Mixed media Art with Checiegirl Creations CPD creative Q&A with the cast of Almost Always Muddy The Castle Builder

Friday 27th October Get In The Pool: A Directing Workshop with the team behind Ross & Rachel Get Creative with Creatabot - Candle Making Lyrical Lunch “Be reasonable demand the impossible”- an interactive talk and demonstration about music & theatre Almost Always Muddy The Castle Builder Ross & Rachel

Saturday 28th October Almost Always Muddy Lyrical Lunch Like A Magpie Face Painting and Paint The Town present: A Spooooky Surprise!

Super Mega Rockin’ Rock Show Get Creative with Creatabot - Spooky Crafts Ross & Rachel

Sunday 29th October Almost Always Muddy Like A Magpie Face Painting and Paint The Town present: Animal Instincts!

The Owl & The Pussycat

Book online at www.lyriciarts.com / www.medwayticketslive.co.uk / Phone 01634 338338

Ticket Information: Venue Address: The Brook Theatre, Old Town Hall, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4SE Box Office information: You can contact the Box Office by telephone on 01634 338338.

You can also email boxoffice@medway.gov.uk or visit the website www.medwayticketslive.co.uk For FREE ENTRY events please visit www.lyriciarts.com to register your place.

Paint The Town is produced by Lyrici Arts in partnership with Battersea Arts Centre, as part of The Collaborative Touring Network.