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