Norden Farm Summer 2016 Family Print

May - August 2016

FAMILY EVENTS at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office / 01628 788997

@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org

Half Term at the Farm

There’s something on all day every day during the school holiday – including magic from Morgan and West, adventures in Dinosaur Park and comedy in The Spectacular Balloon Show.

FAMILY SHOW TICKETS £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

MONDAY 30 MAY

TUESDAY 31 MAY

10.15am - 11.15am

10.15am - 11.15am

(ages 5+ years) £5 per child

(ages 5+ years) £5 per child

Arts and crafts session

Arts and crafts session

(unless otherwise stated)

FAMILY FILM TICKETS £7 (£5 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £20

11.30am

Zootropolis

SUNDAY 29 MAY 11.30am

Morgan and West's Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show for Kids

In the city of Zootropolis, all animals live side by side. For Judy Hopps being a bunny on a police force isn’t easy.

1.15pm - 1.35pm

Storytelling

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child

(and childish grown ups)

4.30pm James Seabright presents Superbolt Theatre’s production

Dinosaur Park

An award winning and laugh out loud spin on Jurassic Park. In a Lyme Regis community centre, the Park family embark on a journey into the past. It turns into an epic adventure of family feuds and DIY dinosaurs!

Suitable for ages 8+ years £14 (£12 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £40

The Victorian magicians bring another boxful of bafflement. With mysterious magic, brain busting illusion and good old fashioned tomfoolery.

Suitable for ages 5+ years 1.15pm - 1.35pm

2pm

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child

2pm

A live action epic adventure!

Mowgli has been raised by a family of wolves but now must leave his jungle home. Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear join him on his journey.

3.30pm - 3.50pm

3.30pm - 3.50pm

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child

Storytelling

Morgan and West Storytelling

The Jungle Book

Storytelling

WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE

THURSDAY 2 JUNE

FRIDAY 3 JUNE

10.15am - 11.15am

10.15am - 11.15am

(ages 5+ years) £5 per child

(ages 5+ years) £5 per child

Arts and crafts session

Arts and crafts session

11.30am

Zootropolis

Bunny rabbit and police officer Judy Hopps teams up with a wily fox to crack her first case.

10am

Teddies Music Club

Sing, dance and play in this pre school class. £5 per child 10.15am - 11.15am

Arts and crafts session (ages 5+ years) £5 per child 11.30am Krazy Kat Theatre Company presents Sign Language Arts

The Very Magic Flute 11.30am

The Jungle Book

Based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film.

1.15pm - 1.35pm

Storytelling

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child

Meet a lost prince chased by a dragon, a mysterious Queen, a kidnapped princess and a magic flute! A hilarious and imaginative family show. Suitable for both deaf and hearing audiences.

Suitable for ages 3+ years 1.15pm - 1.35pm

Storytelling

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child 2pm

The Very Magic Flute

11.30am Circo Ridiculoso presents

The Spectacular Balloon Show

A fantastic show with comedy, balloons, mayhem and daftness!

Suitable for ages 3+ years 1.15pm - 1.35pm

Storytelling

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child 2pm Circo Ridiculoso presents

The Spectacular Balloon Show

The latest hit from the makers of Frozen and Big Hero 6.

A whole new take on Mozart’s classic opera!

Suitable for ages 3+ years

Join master ballonsmith Danny for a Human Balloon, Poppy the Balloon Hound and silly stunts.

Suitable for ages 3+ years

3.30pm - 3.50pm

3.30pm - 3.50pm

3.30pm - 3.50pm

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child

(ages 3+ years) £2 per child

2pm

Zootropolis

Storytelling

Storytelling

Storytelling

Saturday 4 JUNE 10.15am - 11.15am

1.15pm - 1.35pm

3.30pm - 3.50pm

(ages 5+ years) £5 per child

£2 per child

£2 per child

Arts and crafts session

Storytelling

Storytelling

Sunday Stories Led by Julie Loison Sun 15 May Sun 12 Jun Sun 17 Jul 11am - 11.45am Interactive storytelling in the magical story den, followed by a yummy Sunday lunch. Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a latte and the Sunday papers, while your little ones get involved in telling stories from all over the world.

AGE

4-7 YEARS

The Story Den £3 per person. Lunch menu from £5

Maidenhead Drama Guild presents

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë Concertini presents

Carnival of the Animals Sun 26 Jun 2pm

Join The Willshire Piano Duo as they perform the popular music by Saint-Saëns. Expect to hear hens and roosters, elephants and lions! Wendy Craig also narrates funny animal poems by Ogden Nash.

Wed 29 Jun - Sat 2 Jul 7.45pm A bold and theatrically inventive adaptation of this well-loved literary classic.

COMMUNITY HIRE

(Artwork by kind permission of The Children's Gallery at Teddies Music Club)

Studio £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

£16 (£14 conc) Family Ticket: 2 adults - £16 each and up to 2 children - £10 each

Slot Machine present

Toys

Wed 13 - Fri 15 Jul 10.30am and 1pm Sat 16 Jul 11.30am and 2pm

AGE

3+ YEARS

A show created by your toys! Bring your own toy along and watch as they are brought to life in a big adventure! From the company who created the hit Christmas shows One Snowy Night, Miki and Kipper’s Snowy Day. Studio £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

PR E SC HOO L CLA SS ES AGE

AGE

0-5 YEARS

Teddies Music Club Wednesdays 10am - 11am £5 per class | £4 siblings

Get bouncing, jumping, tickling, giggling, laughing, and singing! Energetic, lively and fun for grown-ups and children alike, with a singer and musician at every session.

2+ YEARS

Little Wrigglers Led by Rachel Walsh Fridays 10am - 10.45am £6 per class or £20 for block booking of 4 sessions A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.

Summer Holidays at the Farm Everyday Activities (Tuesday - Saturday) 11am Arts and Craft session (1 hour) 1.15pm and 3.30pm Storytelling (20 minutes)

The Maidenhead

BEACH m at Norden Far

£5 per child £2 per child

Aloha!

ADMISSION The Hawaiian Elvis themed beach is back - all summer long.

Relax at a beachside café table while the little ones play in the sand.

Join in craft or storytelling sessions in the specially designed story den or try some indoor surfing courtesy of green screen technology! Family films screened throughout the holidays, see website for details.

FREE

Grand Opening: Tuesday 26 July 10.30am Runs till: Sunday 4 September 10am - 4pm With weekday storytelling (£2) and craft sessions (£5) it’s the perfect way to while away a summer’s day.

Summer Holiday Activities The Maidenhead Beach Storytelling Arts and Crafts sessions Young Leadership Programme Digi Den Summer Drop In

All ages 3+ years 5+ years 14-18 years 11-18 years

Everyday Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays

Summer Circus Week Summer Theatre Week Summer Art Week Band Camp

7-13 years 10-18 years 8+ years 11-19 years

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(Tues 26 Jul - Sun 4 Sept) 10am - 4pm (Tues 26 Jul - Wed 31 Aug) 1.15pm and 3.30pm (Tues 26 Jul - Wed 31 Aug) 11am (Tues 26 Jul - Wed 31 Aug) Tuesdays and Fridays (from wc 25 Jul) 4.30pm - 6pm Mon 25 - Fri 29 Jul 10am - 4pm Mon 1 - Fri 5 Aug 10am - 4pm Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug 10am - 4pm Sat 13 Aug 10am - 5.30pm

ALL Concertini presents

AGES

Family Concertini with the Blakes Heaven Big Band

Sun 14 Aug 11.30am An original and enjoyable live music experience designed for grown ups to enjoy with their children in a relaxed and friendly environment. Blake’s Heaven Big Band is a 17 piece ensemble performing jazz, swing, pop, funk, TV themes, Latin and rock - all with a unique twist!

WHY? Be inspired by sizzling saxes, screaming trumpets and soulful trombones whilst your little ones dance, sing, wriggle or even sleep Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £32

AGE

Ripstop Theatre presents

A Real Mermaids Tale

3+ YEARS

Sun 21 Aug 11.30am and 2pm

An exciting adventure on the high seas with pirates, monstrous sea creatures and mermaid treasure. Follow our intrepid explorer, Amelia Buttersnap, on a journey full of magic, puppetry and mutinous rats.

WHY? From the company behind 2015’s A Real Fairy Story Studio £10 (£8 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £32

Tessa Bide presents

Arnold's Big Adventure Sun 31 Jul 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm

Photo credit The Maidenhead Advertiser

Arnold the acorn is about to drop from his tree and begin his amazing adventure in search of somewhere to put down his roots. Join Arnold as his story flies in the wind, wiggles across the land and splashes into the sea...

WHY? ‘Tessa Bide understands children in a way that can’t be taught’ Children’s Theatre Reviews £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

AGE

3+

YEARS

Summer Circus Week Led by Albert and Friends Mon 25 - Fri 29 Jul 10am - 4pm A week of incredible circus skills and performing.

Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!

Suitable for ages 7 - 13 years. £115 (£110 Advantage Card)

Summer Theatre Week Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Mon 1 - Fri 5 Aug 10am - 4pm (5pm Friday) Create an entire show from idea to performance.

Experience all aspects of stage production, from lighting to stage blocking to acting, with the help of professional directors.

Suitable for ages 10 - 18 years. £110 (£95 Advantage Card)

Summer Art Week Led by Michaela Clarke Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug 10am - 4pm Work on individual craft activities with lots of messy materials and also work together on a group art project.

Suitable for ages 8+ years. £115 (£110 Advantage Card)

FILM@ NORDEN FARM

Everyday Ask for a copy of our latest film brochure

Make the most of your time here and book in to see a film at the end of the session Tickets £5 - see our website for more details.

Digi Den Summer Drop In

Band Academy

Led by DJ Mhlanga Tuesdays (from Tues 26 Jul, exc 23 Aug) Fridays (from Fri 22 Jul)

Led by Elliott Harrison and James Vigurs

School Year 7- 13 | 4.30pm - 6pm £40 per 5 week term or £9 per session

Animate, record and edit in our Digi Den. Students will work together to develop their technique and understanding of filming, podcasting, green screen and stop motion animation. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Sat 13 Aug | 10am - 5.30pm | £50

Do you dream of playing in a band, selling out the O2, performing every night to cheering crowds? Work with professional musicians and play alongside them! Learn popular songs, master improvisation and get your performance down to a tee! Finish your day by rocking out on the main stage. Suitable for ages 11 - 19 years.

CHILDREN ’S ARTY PARTIES

Make your child’s birthday an extra special one and do something different for their party this year!

We provide the venue, catering and party bags for your child’s special day. We can also provide a list of recommended creative tutors for some fun arty activities including: • street art • movie themes • and more!

• bollywood dance • interactive storytelling

Or combine a party with tickets to see one of our popular family shows.

For more information, please complete an enquiry form online at www.nordenfarm.org

“I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time my daughter, Maya, had at her party It could not have been better!” Nicola

Bollywood Dance Led by Geeta Rai 4.30pm - 5.30pm £67 per term (from Tues 12 Apr) An energetic modern Indian dance style. These classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.

Youth Dance Norden Exposure

led by Becky Hinton (from Tues 12 Apr) 9+ years 5.45pm - 7pm | £67 per term A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of current music. This is contemporary dance smashed up and easy to learn! All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.

Kathak Dance Led by Devika Shangari and Ambika Dhir

Intermediate 10.30am - 11.30am £37 per term (from Sat 16 Apr) Experience the dance style from Northern India known for intricate footwork and fast pirouettes.

Incorporates bells around ankles and chance to perform in traditional costumes with jewellery.

Other regular classes for children and young people Art Adventures Led by Amanda Schenk

4pm - 5.15pm | £30 per 3 week course

Explore the exciting possibilities of materials and techniques to create amazing artworks! Look at the world and time through art and be inspired!

Pop Art Comics Thur 9 - 23 Jun

Create exciting mixed media artworks inspired by Pop Art pioneer Roy Lichtenstein.

Vibrant Abstract Landscapes Thur 30 Jun - 14 Jul

Discover the imaginative art of Fredrich Hundertwasser and be inspired to draw and paint your own!

Arts Award Creative Crusaders Led by Julie Loison 5.15pm - 6.45pm (from Thur 14 Apr) School Year 7 - 13 | £80 per term

An exciting opportunity to enjoy and explore the arts. Use blogs, scrapbooks, pictures and reports to work towards the Trinity Arts Award. Discover how your interests relate to Norden Farm by investigating activities and careers. Norden Farm workshops, live events and leadership projects can all be part of the experience.

AGE

7-11 YEARS

Digi Den Fridays (from Fri 15 Apr) Digi Den II Tuesdays (from Tues 19 Apr) Led by DJ Mhlanga School Year 7 - 13 | 4.30pm - 6pm £80 per term

Animate, record and edit in our Digi Den. Students will work together to develop their technique and understanding of filming, podcasting, green screen and stop motion animation. Each term is 10 weeks long.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Youth Theatre Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company

Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!

Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!

Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you’ll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm’s technical crew.

Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.

Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or performance.

School Year

Day

Price per term

Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Wednesdays

Years 7, 8 , 9, 10 and 11

Thursdays or Sundays*

£97

Years 12 and 13

Wednesdays

£97

£67

* day dependent on availability

Coming this year...

Christmas 2016

AGE

3+ YEARS Sam Lacey makes terrible shoes... until one night when two tiny visitors climb in through the window and start cutting and stitching and gluing...

Sam's life is never quite the same again!

Book your tickets today!

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office / 01628 788997

@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org