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Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
May - Aug 2015 Venue Hire
Celebrations
Norden Farm is an ideal venue for your next meeting, team building event or networking day. Our award winning architecture, creative spaces and 18th century buildings include the Courtyard Theatre (capacity up to 270) and Long Barn (capacity up to 100). Norden Farm’s Sony 4K digital projector provides superior image and sound quality. Our wide range of services includes live transmission, making Norden Farm an exceptional choice for conferences.
Our theatre and barn spaces are also unique locations for your celebrations such as christenings, anniversary dinners or family gatherings.
For enquiries contact the Venue Hire Team on 01628 682555 or email admin@nordenfarm.org
There are 4 ways you can support Norden Farm:
Become a part of Norden Farm The Norden Farm membership scheme offers a variety of benefits to people wishing to visit Norden Farm, support its artistic vision and participate in its AGM. Each year, members contribute over £35,000, raising valuable income towards delivering a high quality artistic programme and helping to maintain our unique venue. Last year, income from membership was enough to pay for our lighting and heating throughout the year. For more information, contact the Box Office on 01628 788997.
Add to all of the below: acknowledgment in brochure, one free Long Barn hire annually (T&Cs apply) and 10% catering discount
Gold Member
£500 Per year
Add to all of the below: acknowledgement on website, preview event, annual wine tasting reception, event discounts, no booking fee, 5% catering discount Add to your member’s rights: a newsletter, early brochure, priority booking period and free ticket exchange
Silver Member
£120 Per year
Bronze Member
£35 Per year
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Films at Norden Farm
Dear Friends Welcome to the Summer Season at The Farm. The Farm is filled with music throughout the season. Our brand new Summer Sessions feature music from local and internationally touring acts. You can catch them this June, July and August. Perfectly packaged one day music festivals that don’t require tents or wellies to attend. Aloha! The Beach is back and this year with a Hawaiian Elvis theme. Join us throughout August for relaxing times in the shade of the palm trees while the little ones play in the sand. Reserve a front row seat at the opera, ballet or London theatre with our Event Cinema programme which this season includes works direct from Glyndebourne, plays from the RSC such as The Merchant of Venice and the return of the ever popular André Rieu. Launched last season, our sociable evening classes The Norden Farm Night School have an exciting new addition in the form of Friday Night Flamenco. This exhilarating, foot stomping dance form is a perfect way to kick start the weekend. As comedians prepare for the Edinburgh festival, we’re delighted to present previews of their shows. Catch established names like Rob Beckett or very up and coming acts like Lucy Beaumont, before they depart for chillier Scottish climes in August.
‘Cinema for Grown Ups’ Enjoy the best of art-house, independent and foreign language films. Watching a film at Norden Farm is a relaxed and grown up affair, perhaps with a glass of wine or a cappuccino? • Evening and matinee screenings • £9.50 (£8.50 conc) or 3 films for £24 (£21 conc) - saving £4.50 Parent and baby screenings • For parents with children under 2 years • Lights are kept on low level • £5.50 for adults, children free Highlights of the May to June film season include Dior and I, The Water Diviner, Cinderella and The Woman in Gold.
Jane Corry Chief Executive and Artistic Director jane.corry@nordenfarm.org / www.facebook.com/jane.nordenfarm
Photo credit Luminous Photography
The Norden Farm Café Bar Book a Pre Show Dinner at the same time as your ticket and get two courses for only £14 (T&Cs apply). The Café Bar can also cater for your special occasion. Contact our Catering and Operations Manager Richard on 01628 682558 or richard.murphy@nordenfarm.org
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Opening Hours Tues - Sat 10am - 11pm Sun 10am - 10.30pm
Food Served Tues - Sat 11.30am - 3pm 5.30pm - 7.45pm Sun 12pm - 2.30pm
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Index 01 Café Bar 03 - 04 Event Cinema 06 - 33 Live Events 12 Children’s Arty Parties 23 - 24 Live Events Quick Guide 34 Classes Quick Guide 35 - 39 Classes and activities for adults 40 - 43 Classes and activities for children and young people 44 Gallery 45 How to Book 46 How to Find Us 47 Celebrations at Norden Farm 47 Venue Hire 47 Membership
Supporter tickets Silver and Gold Members receive a special ticket price on selected events in the season. Events with a supporter price are indicated by this symbol:
Bring a group and have a drink on us! Are you the one who always organises your friends? The sorter-outer? The ‘social secretary’ for your group? We think you deserve some perks, so bring a group of 10 or more to The Farm and get your ticket for free, then have a drink on us! (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
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Event Cinema this Summer. Tickets £15
ROH Live: La Fille Mal Gardée
NT Live: Man and Superman
NT Live: A View from the Bridge
Live screening (Tuesday, encore Wednesday). Fredrick Ashton’s celebrated comedy performed by The Royal Ballet features an abundance of farmyard merriment and plenty of romance.
Live screening (Thursday, encore Sunday). Ralph Fiennes stars in George Bernard Shaw’s witty and provocative classic that asks fundamental questions about how we live.
Encore screenings of The Young Vic’s sell-out production, starring Mark Strong. Arthur Miller confronts the American dream in this dark and passionate tale.
Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen presents
ROH Live: La Bohème
Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen presents
Tues 5 May 7.15pm Wed 6 May 2pm // 135 mins
Antony and Cleopatra Sun 7 Jun 2pm Thur 11 Jun 7.30pm // 179 mins Encore screenings from the Globe. When Antony quarrels with his fellow leaders and throws in his lot with Cleopatra, his infatuation threatens to split the Empire.
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Thur 14 May 7pm Sun 17 May 2pm // 240 mins
Wed 10 Jun 7.15pm Thur 11 Jun 2pm Sun 14 Jun 2pm // 170 mins Live screening (Wednesday, encores Thursday and Sunday). The Royal Opera House present Puccini’s timeless romance, set in the Bohemian Paris of the 1830s.
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Tues 19 May 2pm Wed 20 May 8pm // 115 mins
Comedy of Errors Sun 28 Jun 2pm Tues 30 Jun 7.30pm 147 mins
Encore screenings from the Globe. Shakespeare’s hectic tale of violent cross-purposes, furious slapstick and social nightmare.
ROH Live: William Tell
NT Live: Everyman Fri 17 Jul 2pm // 90 mins
RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice
Sun 5 Jul 2.45pm // 240 mins Live screening. Damiano Michieletto makes his Royal Opera House debut with a new production of Rossini’s final opera and greatest masterpiece.
Encore screening. A dynamic new production starring Chiwetel Ejiofor. Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when he is forced to abandon the life he has built.
Wed 22 Jul 7pm Thur 23 Jul 2pm // 210 mins
André Rieu’s 2015 Maastricht Concert
Glyndebourne: Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Glyndebourne: The Rape of Lucretia
Sun 26 Jul 2pm // 210 mins
Sun 9 Aug 6pm // 155 mins
An encore screening of Mozart’s take on the glittering Orient. This is a stirring tale of abduction, escape and forgiveness.
A live screening of Benjamin Britten’s extraordinarily tense and chilling opera. This award winning production of the dark British masterpiece is directed by Fiona Shaw.
Fri 24 Jul 2pm // 195 mins
(English and Dutch with some English subtitles) An encore screening of André Rieu’s spectacular summer evening concert. He is joined by his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra and some very special guests.
Live screening (Wednesday, encore Thursday). In Venice trade is God and, with the gold flowing, all is well. But when a contract is broken, simmering tensions boil over.
Glyndebourne: Ravel Double Bill
RSC Live: Othello
Thur 2 Jul 2pm // 135 mins
Wed 26 Aug 7pm 210 mins
An encore screening of the 2012 productions of L’heure espagnole and L’enfant et les sortilèges. Laurent Pelly’s unique interpretation of Ravel’s two short operas is a true spectacle.
Live screening. Othello is the greatest general of his age and a revered defender of Venice. But he is also an outsider whose enemies are out to destroy him.
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Norden Farm Night School
Coming this year... Christmas 2015
NIGHT SCHOOL
Norden Farm and Slot Machine present
ONE SNOWY NIGHT A TALE FROM PERCY’S PARK BY NICK BUTTERWORTH
John Hegley
I am Poetato
Percy the Park Keeper returns to Norden Farm One winter’s night it was so cold it began to snow. Great big snowflakes fell past the windows of Percy’s hut.
Book your tickets today!
Sat 2 May 2pm
THE
SUMMER SESSIONS A series of one day music festivals, with live music in the Café Bar from 5pm, local acts performing in the evening and the best touring bands headlining on the Courtyard stage.
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Sat 20 Jun Beth Atkinson Simpson Fella
New Town Kings Sat 18 Jul Palmanova Reviva Rush Chameleon
From music to mindfulness and art to acoustic guitar; our night school is a collection of inspiring evening classes and workshops in a friendly and sociable environment. Enjoy the Café Bar before or after the session with your new class mates. Look out for the logo on pages 35 - 37.
Sat 22 Aug Bootlleggerøs Son Ollie Robbens Totie
Son Yambu
Hats off to Led Zeppelin
Join poet and performer John as he dips into an animal alphabet of poems about people, pets and other creatures. In addition to John’s extensive live work he has published ten critically acclaimed books. He is a TV and radio regular, most recently in his own BBC Radio 4 series Who Does John Hegley Think He Is?
£14 John Hegley - New and Selected Potatoes Sat 2 May 8pm The UK’s favourite performance poet, comedian and musician hits the road. Mandolin in hand, he’ll perform pieces new and older, sung, spoken and awoken with dance. Expect meditations upon family, celery and happier Daleks. Light and lyrical. Deep and daft. WHY? ‘Scandalously talented’ Sunday Times Studio
Suitable for ages 6+ years. WHY? ‘An incurable entertainer’ The Guardian Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32
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Lakin McCarthy presents
Robin Ince
Blooming Buzzing Confusion Sun 10 May 7.30pm
Gypsy Fire Acoustic Spectacular
Celtic Fiddle Festival Thur 7 May 8pm
Sat 9 May 8pm
Celebrating the violin in all its globe trotting variations. Sold out tours and standing ovations give testimony to the electricity and excitement generated by this quartet. The line up includes world renowned Irish fiddler Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaître and guitarist Nicolas Quemener from Brittany and André Brunet from Québec. They showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles.
Be propelled on a musical journey through style and time in this feast for the senses. Narrated by the mysterious ‘Creator’ this dynamic show combines breathtaking musical performances with an otherworldly theatrical ambience. Featuring the award winning Ben Holder (violin), Will Barnes and Stuart Carter-Smith (acoustic guitars) and Paul Jefferies (double bass).
WHY? ‘Ratchets up the temperature as they ricochet through everything from magnificent Québecois tunes to Breton marches to the Irish tradition’ The Irish Times
WHY? Four virtuoso musicians weave darkness, excitement, exuberance and great beauty through some of music’s most iconic eras
Courtyard Theatre
Studio £14 (£12 conc)
The Vinyl Frontier with Jeff Lloyd A highly sociable evening of music, trivia and chat.
Fri 8 May 8pm The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Sat 11 Jul 8pm Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys
Fri 12 Jun 8pm Vinyl Frontier Singles Championship 2015
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WHY? Hear a classic album as it was intended in full and on vinyl Studio £7
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The stand up comedian tries to work out just how much free will anyone can have. Is anyone a freethinker? Looking at Milgram, Mcluhan and experiments into the mind, Robin asks if we can live life pragmatically or will we always just be clumsy animals justifying each mistake with a well honed alibi? Well, it will be something like that - basically, another night of shouting, gesticulating, gurning and enquiring.
RM Promotions present
Ralph McTell Wed 13 May 8pm The quintessential English singersongwriter-guitarist celebrates 50 years as a professional musician and is back on tour. Ralph’s shows feature beautifully crafted narrative songs combined with dexterous, finger-style guitar playing and evocative storytelling.
Suitable for ages 14+ years WHY? Robin is a Sony Gold award winner and three times Chortle award winner
WHY? Ralph will of course perform the Ivor Novello award winning Streets of London
Studio £14
Courtyard Theatre £21.50
European Arts Company presents
Tues 12 May 7.30pm A thrilling adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel to celebrate the 125th anniversary of its publication. A beautiful, narcissistic young man becomes infatuated by an exquisite portrait of himself. He makes a Faustian pact that he will remain forever young while the picture grows old. Combining drawing room comedy and gothic horror, this is a gripping and hugely entertaining theatrical event. WHY? From the company who brought The Trials of Oscar Wilde to Norden Farm and adapted by the playwright’s grandson Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) Supporters £11
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‘A lovely venue, out of town, easy parking with a good bar and food service. A great evening out’ LisaW35, TripAdvisor
The Willows Thur 14 May 8pm The folk band’s first album was nominated for Best Debut in the Spiral Earth Awards and was followed by performances at the Cambridge Folk Festival, Towersey Festival and Secret Garden Party. Between them, the band play shruti box, banjo, guitar, violin, dobro, and bodhran. They perform original, traditional and covered songs side by side. WHY? ‘They sort of straddle the worlds between Americana and English roots music and do it in a very very deft way’ Mike Harding Folk Show Studio £10 advance, £12 on the door
Alex Horne: Edinburgh Preview Thur 21 May 8pm The award winning comedian is the creator and host of BBC Radio 4’s Alex Horne Presents: The Horne Section. He has taken nine solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and received a Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Comedy Show. This is your chance to see Alex try out material for his new Edinburgh Fringe show. WHY? ‘Horne has superb timing and fascinating delivery... Pure comedy gold’ Metro
Jazz at the Farm presents
Spring into Jazz with Gordon Campbell (trombone)
Courtyard Theatre
Fri 15 May 8pm A UK jazz icon and principal trombone of BBC Radio Big Band, Gordon is a musician with a great swinging style. Supported by Will Gibson (sax) and ‘the rhythm section of all time’ - Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). WHY? Gordon has worked with Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand and Laurie Holloway Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s)
Half Moon and Full House Theatre present
Big Red Bath Fri 15 May 10.30am and 1pm Sat 16 May 11.30am and 1.45pm
Rubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh, there’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath. Ben and Bella are in the bath at the end of a busy day. Join them on a bubbly, barmy adventure around the world and home again celebrating all things bath time. A vibrant and fun adaptation of the popular children’s picture book. Suitable for ages 2+ years. WHY? ‘The young audience were rapt from the moment the show started. A fun, energetic and delightful production’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32
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St John’s Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert Sat 16 May 8pm Jonathan Stone (violin) Nigel Wilkinson (conductor) Beethoven Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 Beethoven’s sublime concerto is complemented by one of Tchaikovsky’s finest orchestral works, an impassioned mixture of fate and heady optimism. WHY? Jonathan Stone is a member of the internationally acclaimed Doric Quartet Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)
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Hailey Tuck Thur 28 May 8pm
The Alter Fri 22 May 8pm
Hailey’s uniquely captivating voice sits somewhere between Billie Holiday, Regina Spektor and Ella Fitzgerald. She enchants audiences with classics such as My Funny Valentine and surprises with her unique take on tracks by Bob Dylan and Maroon 5. Hailey released her debut EP last year. She has since performed over forty shows across Europe and Asia. Hailey also supported Jamie Cullum at his Parisian album launch.
£15
Eagles
An authentic tribute performing the very best of The Eagles from country rock to hard rocking numbers, showcasing the trademark duelling electric guitars. Lauded for their accuracy, the Alter Eagles perform a two hour set. Expect all the greatest hits including Hotel California, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy and One Of These Nights.
WHY? ‘The soul of a Jazz Age libertine’ Entertainment Weekly
WHY? ‘This standard of playing - and of musicianship - is truly world class’ Lemonrock Gig Guide
Studio £12 advance, £14 on the door
Courtyard Theatre
The Eurovision
Song Contest
Arty Parties
Live screening Sat 23 May 7pm
Make your child’s birthday an extra special one and do something different for their party this year! Join in at our second ever Eurovision party! Can Electro Velvet reverse the UK’s fortunes of recent entries? All the fun of the Euro pop night including over-the-top singing, costumes, voting and the whole show screened live, plus a live music surprise.
Maidenhead Heritage Centre presents
An Evening with the War Poets Tues 26 May 8pm
WHY? Dress up, fly the flag and bring the bunting!
A special event on the centenary of the death of Julian Grenfell DSO, Maidenhead’s very own war poet, on 26 May 1915. Poems, diaries and letters from male and female war poets, selected and presented by Maidenhead Heritage Centre.
Studio £7
WHY? Strong local connections
Choose from a whole range of arty activities followed by a birthday tea. We can offer: • arts and crafts • drama games • family shows
• bollywood dance • film screenings and more!
For more information, call the admin team on 01628 682555 or email rita.bryant@nordenfarm.org
‘Thank you to everyone for making Beatrice's 5th birthday very special. I will definitely be recommending you to all my mummy friends’ Zoe
Studio £10
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Half Term at the Farm
Everyday Activities
Family Friendly Movies
£7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20
10.15am (1 hour) Arts and crafts sessions £5 per child
Join us this Half Term for a week of magic, journeys and adventure - there’s something on all day every day.
1.15pm and 3.30pm (20 minutes) Storytelling £2 per child
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Blue Orange Theatre presents
Cinderella
(93 mins)
(113 mins)
Tues 26 and Sat 30 May 11.30am, Fri 29 May 2pm
Tues 26 May 2pm and Fri 29 May 11.30am
Tip and a fugitive alien named Oh embark on the road trip of a lifetime.
Inspired by the classic Disney tale. Can Ella make it to the ball with the help of her Fairy Godmother?
A Little Angel Theatre Production
AGE
5+ YEARS AGE
tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal present
Rapunzel
Mon 25 May 11.30am and 2pm This is a story about a girl. The story happened in a once upon a time and in a once upon a place. The girl was called Rapunzel. The classic tale by the Brothers Grimm is told in an inventive, visual and physical style with live music and magical design. WHY? ‘One of the most inspired ensembles specialising in work for very young children’ The Guardian
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Wed 27 and Thur 28 May 11.30am and 2.15pm James Henry Trotter’s parents are eaten by an escaped rhinoceros during a trip to London. He is sent to live with his two gruesome aunts who refuse to let him play with other children. When James accidentally spills a sack of green crocodile tongues onto a peach tree, it grows the biggest fruit ever seen! Soon James sets off on an adventure that takes him over land, sea and sky! WHY? Roald Dahl’s classic book is brought to life Courtyard Theatre
Courtyard Theatre
Tickets
Morgan & West’s
AGE
3+ YEARS
Family shows (unless otherwise stated) Adult £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32
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AGE
3+
Fri 29 May 11.30am and 2pm
YEARS
Join Polar Bear as he sets off in search of a new home when the ice starts melting. Travelling through storms, busy shipping lanes and across oceans, he picks up some exciting friends along the way. Meet them all on their journey of discovery and friendship. Adapted from the acclaimed children’s book by award winning author Frann Preston-Gannon.
Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show - for Kids (and
5+ YEARS
childish Grown Ups!) Sat 30 May 2pm The time travelling Victorian magicians unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility. Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea!
WHY? ‘A stunning piece of visual theatre’ Frann Preston-Gannon, author of the book
WHY? Mixing brain busting illusion and good old fashioned tomfoolery, this is a show for all the family - where magic and silliness abound!
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The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company
Paul Lamb and the King Snakes
Kathakali
Fri 29 May 8pm
Acknowledged globally as one of the very finest purveyors of rhythm and blues. Paul Lamb and the King Snakes have been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame. They have released over fourteen albums and won countless awards. Paul Lamb has represented Britain in the World Harmonica Championships. Mark Knopfler has said of him ‘This is blues harp as good as it gets’. WHY? ‘You just have to stand back and admire the sheer brilliance of their musicianship’ Blues and Rhythm Magazine Courtyard Theatre £15
Supporters £12
Thur 4 Jun 7pm
One of the world’s foremost Indian theatre companies return to the UK. Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala. It embraces drama, dance, music, visuals and ritual to create the most exotic, visually exciting and powerful forms of theatre. Colourful costumes and elaborate three dimensional make up magically transform the actors into gods, kings, devils and princesses. They tell universal stories from the Hindu epics.
Lucy Beaumont – We Can Twerk it Out
WHY? ‘Spectacularly beautiful!’ The Daily Telegraph
Sat 30 May 8pm Foster’s Best Newcomer nominee 2014. Lucy is the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, Chortle Best Newcomer and star of BBC3’s Live at the Electric. This is her hugely anticipated debut show. Spend an hour in Lucy’s universe on the North East coast with her unique blend of surreal, offbeat humour and big belly laughs.
Courtyard Theatre £10 Family & Friends (4 people) £31
Sat 6 Jun 8pm A celebration of the life and work of the musical legend. Featuring iconic songs from a hit filled career such as Cracklin’ Rosie, Love on The Rocks, America and Play Me alongside much loved album tracks and more recent acoustic material.
WHY? ‘A new voice in stand up both metaphorically and literally’ Chortle
WHY? Bob Drury’s one-man show is a ‘must see’ for all Diamond fans
Studio £10
Courtyard Theatre £14
Anne Janelle
Jasper Cromwell Jones – This is Not a Holiday
with special guest James Hill
WHY? ‘The high gag rate puts many other character comics to shame’ The Guardian
Fri 5 Jun 8pm The cellist-turned-songwriter creates songs steeped in the rich traditions of folk, pop and blues. Her classical training combines with evocative and vulnerable lyrics. Anne has released several albums to critical acclaim and won the Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Album of the Year. She is joined by James Hill on ukulele/fiddle/foot percussion. WHY? ‘Inventive, entertaining, beautifully written and brilliantly performed’ R2 Magazine
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Thur 4 Jun 8pm The buffoonish creation of award winning comedian Joe Bor. When hapless, upper crust adventurer Jasper learns that Daddy is in the Outback, off he pops to Australia. His mission becomes more about survival than retrieval. He’s not helped by his laddish cousin Jimmy or his obsessive fan Gemma. Luckily Bear Grylls proves to be much more helpful. Suitable for ages 14+ years
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The Neil Diamond Story - The Life of Legend in Song
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RM Promotions present
Jazz at the Farm presents
Sat 6 Jun 8pm A folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a saucepan. Heart wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw. Foot stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms and traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax. The three virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments. WHY? ‘Musicians who know how to wring every last drop of passion from a song’ folking.com Studio
Fri 12 Jun 8pm
Summer Sounds with Julian Siegel (saxes)
THE CHURCHFITTERS
£15
The internationally in-demand musician is known for his creative inspirational sounds. Supported by Piers Green (sax), and a rhythm section acclaimed at every gig Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). WHY? ‘A world class saxophonist’ Jazz UK Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s)
£15 Dark Side of the Wall Sat 13 Jun 8pm A live tribute to Pink Floyd. In well over 2 hours of reverent tribute expect music from all Pink Floyd’s classic albums and feature tracks such as Comfortably Numb, Money, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Another Brick In The Wall. WHY? Accompanied by a moving light and laser show Courtyard Theatre
Martín Alvarado: Así es mi Tango (So this is my Tango) with special guest Mikko Helenius Sun 14 Jun 7.30pm The award winning tango singer has been heralded the finest vocalist to have emerged from Buenos Aires for decades. Internationally acclaimed Finnish pianist and bandoneonista Mikko Helenius is an intriguing and contrasting personality on stage. WHY? Together they deliver a varied repertoire, crossing the language barrier with often heart-rending interpretations
Ahir Shah and Gareth Richards Tues 9 Jun 7.30pm There’s been a series of high profile crimes right across the city so the police chief’s put his best man on the job - Dick Tracy. It’s down to the square-jawed, hard-hitting, fast-shooting, comic book detective to solve the crime the only way he knows how... the crime solving way. A physical comedy with fooling, live music and lightning quick character changes spattered with mystery, malice and mischief. WHY? ‘A company on top form and leagues ahead of anyone else doing this work’ ★★★★★ What’s On Stage Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc)
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Thur 11 Jun 8pm Ahir Shah’s sharp, intellectual brand of stand up features a blend of emotional frankness, poetic language, and jokes. ‘He is made for stand up’ The List Gareth Richards offers delectable comedy delights, with or without instrumentation. His off-beat and unique style makes him one to watch! ‘He’s a quietly clever craftsman with a big future’ Evening Standard WHY? Exclusive preview shows from the UK’s biggest comedy agent Studio £10 (£8 conc)
Summer Ceilidh Fri 12 Jun 7.30pm Folk band Nedron’s Jig provide the music while caller Hugh Crabtree guides you through the dances. WHY? Enjoy a sociable evening in our glorious 18th century barn Long Barn £14 (£12 conc)
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Pete Firman – Edinburgh Festival Preview
Pierre Bensusan Wed 17 Jun 8pm
Sun 21 Jun 7.30pm
The ‘Mozart of Guitar’ is back in the UK. The finger style acoustic guitar virtuoso has been performing for over 40 years. He is recognised as one of the great guitar players of the 21st century and described as a ‘genius’ by the likes of Jon Gomm and Melody Maker. Pierre’s style of playing crosses world, classical, jazz, traditional, folk and more.
Join the star of BBC1’s The Magicians and the UK’s leading comedian/ magician as he previews new jokes and tricks for his next show. Expect his own trademark blend of crowdpleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. Suitable for ages 14+ years.
WHY? Winner of the 2014 Independent Music Award for Live Performance Album
£15
Courtyard Theatre
WHY? ‘The new poster-boy for British comedy magic’ The Telegraph Studio £10
Caddy Cooper and Friends Fri 26 Jun 8pm The acoustic blues, country and folk singer songwriter is a travelling soul. She has spent the last year on a British military tour from Afghanistan through Australia, Europe and India. Caddy has played at festivals, had extensive radio play and toured across the UK. WHY? Caddy returns with her band and a critically acclaimed brand new album
Norden Farm Associate Society: Maidenhead Music Society presents
Studio £6 advance, £8 on the door
Red Priest Fri 19 Jun 7.30pm
Piers Adams (recorders) Julia Bishop (violin) Angela East (cello) David Wright (harpsichord) Carnival of the Seasons Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as you have never heard them before! A dazzling array of baroque ‘affects’ and theatrical effects bring these pieces vividly to life. WHY? The four piece baroque super group has become an international phenomenon, turning the period instrument movement on its head Courtyard Theatre £17
The Summer Sessions Sat 20 Jun 5pm Live music in the Café Bar 6.30pm Beth Atkinson 7.15pm Simpson 8.15pm Fella 9.30pm New Town Kings (Headline)
New Town Kings The ska reggae collective emphatically blend old school Jamaican rhythms with a fresh dose of UK inspired ska. The eight piece band’s modern twist on classic Jamaican music has seen them tour the country and play with the likes of The Skints, Gentlemen’s Dub Club and US reggae legends The Aggrolites to name a few. WHY? ‘The best of Brit reggae’ BBC Radio 1Xtra Various venues £15
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Maidenhead Drama Guild presents
Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities
Adapted by Mike Poulton An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books Wed 24 - Sat 27 Jun 7.45pm
COMMUNITY HIRE Interweaving one family’s personal drama with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution, this is an epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption. WHY? ‘Gripping… there isn’t a dull moment’ The Telegraph Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14 conc) Family Ticket: 2 adults - £16 each and 2 children - £10 each
Danny Buckler’s Magic Salon Sat 27 Jun 8pm The magic show where the world’s finest trick artists perform headline sets before sharing their insights about the mysterious world of illusion. Danny presents three of the biggest names in magic for an evening of illusion, card tricks and mystery in a chat show revealing how a magician’s mind works. WHY? Featuring mindreader Luke Jermay and close up magician and sleight of hand artiste Laura London Studio £12 (£10 conc)
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LDN Wrestling
Evergreen Theatrical Productions Ltd presents
Valerie Hobson Adapted by Mike Poulton Wed 1 Jul 7.30pm
‘It’s a dreadful thing Stephen Ward killed himself. But don’t blame us’ She relinquished a film career to become the wife of John Profumo MP. She stood by him when he resigned from Government. Where did this leave Valerie Hobson? After the scandal, the wife answers back in this show about a woman defying her husband’s enemies - and her own ghosts. WHY? The true story of the scandal which unfolded at local country house Cliveden Studio £14 (£12 conc)
The Billy Joel Songbook
Sat 4 Jul 7pm (doors), 7.30pm (bell)
performed by Elio Pace and his band Fri 3 Jul 8pm Following on from his highly acclaimed concerts in New York and Philadelphia, Elio Pace delivers a sensational tour celebrating the music of Billy Joel. With all the hits including Uptown Girl, Just the Way You Are, My Life and fan favourites such as Scenes From an Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. WHY? An electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singer/songwriter and piano player accompanied by his six piece band
An all new show for 2015 and a night of action packed drama! Don’t miss out with top names including British Heavyweight Champion Alan Lee Travis, the Masked Man of Mystery, the Dark Lord and many more. WHY? Meet the stars after the show and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two! Courtyard Theatre £15 (£10 conc), Family & Friends (4 people) £45
Ed Gamble and Carl Donnelly Thur 9 Jul 8pm Ed Gamble is one half of the idiot double act and iTunes chart toppers Peacock & Gamble. He’s also a Chortle Award winner 2014. Carl Donnelly is an Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and has appeared on BBC1’s Mock the Week. WHY? Your chance to see exclusive material before this summer’s Edinburgh Festival Studio £10 (£8 conc)
Courtyard Theatre £18
Off The Kerb Edinburgh Preview:
Nathan Caton and Charlie Baker
Thur 2 Jul 8pm Nathan Caton’s award winning combination of personal and topical anecdotes has led to television appearances and his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing. ‘Laidback, on-the-nose material’ The Guardian Charlie Baker is known for his instant likeability and charming delivery style. He has appeared on TV panel shows and is team captain on Channel 4’s A Short History of Everything Else. ‘A superior take on the modern showman’ The Guardian WHY? For the first time ever, Off the Kerb comedy agents bring rising stars of the comedy world for a series of comedy previews en route to Edinburgh Studio £10
Supporters £7
Wed 8 Jul 8pm
£10
The award winning radio and TV presenter picks some of the most hilarious moments from the history of the wireless. Why did Nicky Campbell drop himself in it when talking about foxes? What do callers to local radio REALLY think about Mayor Boris Johnson? And surely old lady professors know what you can and what you most definitely can’t say on the radio? WHY? These are the clips that all radio presenters would rather you forgot and Iain has collected them into a hilarious show! Studio £12
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Jazz at the Farm presents
Matt Holland (trumpet) and Leo Green (sax) Fri 10 Jul 8pm The jazz duo are supported by Gary Baldwin (piano, hammond organ), Andy Jones (bass guitar) and Bob Knight (drums). WHY? Matt has performed on Strictly Come Dancing and with Ray Charles while Leo started his career with Jerry Lee Lewis and has played with Bob Dylan, Sir Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s)
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May - Aug 2015
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John Hegley Julius Caesar ROH Live: La Fille Mal Gardee ROH Live: La Fille Mal Gardee Film – title tbc Film – title tbc Film – title tbc Film – title tbc The Picture of Dorian Gray Ralph McTell NT Live: Man and Superman Big Red Bath Jazz at the Farm - Gordon Campbell Big Red Bath St John’s Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert NT Live: Man and Superman NT Live: A View from the Bridge NT Live: A View from the Bridge Alex Horne The Alter Eagles Film – title tbc Rapunzel An Evening with the War Poets James and the Giant Peach James and the Giant Peach Paul Lamb and the King Snakes Film – title tbc
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Kathakali Film – title tbc The Neil Diamond Story Antony and Cleopatra Dick Tracy ROH Live: La Boheme ROH Live: La Boheme Antony and Cleopatra Jazz at the Farm - Julian Siegel (saxes)
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Dark Side of the Wall ROH Live: La Boheme Pierre Bensusan Red Priest The Summer Sessions - New Town Kings Film – title tbc Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities Glyndebourne: Ravel Double Bill Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities Comedy of Errors Comedy of Errors
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Celtic Fiddle Festival The Vinyl Frontier Gypsy Fire Robin Ince
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The Willows
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The Eurovision Song Contest
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Hailey Tuck The Journey Home Lucy Beaumont Morgan & West
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Jasper Cromwell Jones Anne Janelle The Churchfitters
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Ahir Shah and Gareth Richards
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The Vinyl Frontier Summer Ceilidh
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Martín Alvarado: Así es mi Tango
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The Summer Sessions Pete Firman
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Caddy Cooper Danny Buckler’s Magic Salon
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Film – title tbc 21 Valerie Hobson Film – title tbc 20 Nathan Caton and Charlie Baker The Billy Joel Songbook LDN Wrestling ROH Live: William Tell Film – title tbc 22 Iain Lee Film – title tbc 22 Ed Gamble and Carl Donnelly Jazz at the Farm - Matt Holland (trumpet) and Leo Green (sax) Ultimate Beatles 07 The Vinyl Frontier Film – title tbc 25 Aunty Donna NT Live: Everyman 25 Romesh Ranganathan & Suzi Ruffell The Summer Sessions - Hats Off to Led Zeppelin 26 The Summer Sessions Dave Gorman Dave Gorman RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice RSC Live: The Merchant of Venice Dave Gorman André Rieu’s 2015 Maastricht Concert Laurie Holloway and his Trio Glyndebourne: Die Entführung aus dem Serail 27 Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra Film – title tbc 27 Rob Beckett & Ali Cook Film – title tbc 28 The Tom Show
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Tina May Film – title tbc Film – title tbc The FB Pocket Orchestra Film – title tbc The Mick Ralphs Blues Band
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According to Arthur A Little Man’s Holiday According to Arthur A Little Man’s Holiday
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Clare Deniz (cello) & Raymond Burley (guitar)
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Probably the Best Comedy Songs in the World Ever, Maybe
Fred and Ginger The Summer Sessions
The Studio Session
Coming this year... Christmas 2015
ONE SNOWY NIGHT Book your tickets today!
September Thur 10
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Summer Concert Series 3 of 3 - The Romantic Age
Dave Gorman’s Screen Guild
Edinburgh Festival Preview
Sun 19 Jul 7.30pm Tues 21 Jul 7.30pm Fri 24 Jul 8pm In preparation for the next series of his hit Dave TV show Modern Life is Goodish, Dave Gorman hits the road with new material. Taking a mischievous look at modern life, Dave will share his observations and frustrations with a little help from his laptop. The chance to see this unique comedian in an intimate warm up gig.
Thur 16 Jul 8pm
Sat 11 Jul 8pm The band have been thrilling audiences across the world for over ten years. They look the part as well as sounding it. The two hour theatre show is split into four half hour sets with different costumes representing the different eras of the Fab Four’s musical journey. WHY? All the hits will be performed live from Love Me Do to Let It Be Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc)
The Edinburgh favourites return to the UK from Australia with a killer new show. Unique, tight, fresh, filthy, but best of all just flat out funny. Expect an hour of pure sketch comedy that transports you into the warped world that is Aunty Donna - turning the ridiculous into the sublime. Hold onto your seats and don’t blink! You won’t want to miss a beat. WHY? ‘Ingenious and brilliantly crafted show… smart, fast-paced, hilarious and wonderfully absurd’ ★★★★ The List Studio £8
The Summer Sessions Sat 18 Jul 5pm 6.30pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 9.30pm
Live music in the Café Bar Palmanova Reviva Rush Chameleon Hats Off to Led Zeppelin (headline)
Hats Off to Led Zeppelin Four world class musicians take you back to when Led Zeppelin ruled the earth! This professional band has played with Gerry and The Pacemakers, Queen and Ray Davies. They’ve been acclaimed by Led Zeppelin’s tour manager and official biographer and are the only tribute act in the UK endorsed by Marshall amplifiers. WHY? One of the most exciting live acts around think you know tribute bands? Think again! Various venues £15
The Maidenhead
Romesh Ranganathan and Suzi Ruffell - Double Header Tour Fri 17 Jul 8pm Romesh Ranganathan: Rom Wasn’t Built in a Day Winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury New Act Award 2013 and host of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack. Suzi Ruffell - Social Chameleon As seen on BBC3’s Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live and BBC Radio 1’s LOLz Lounge. WHY? Both acts are fresh from supporting their comedy idols including Seann Walsh, Ricky Gervais and Alan Carr Studio
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Courtyard Theatre £15
BEACH
£10 Off The Kerb Edinburgh Preview:
WHY? ‘Has transformed the seemingly mundane into hours of unabashed hysteria’ Metro
m at Norden Far
Catch Up with Films at the Farm Tues 18 - Fri 21 Aug Look out for our series of award winning and sell-out films from the last 12 months. They are all too good for telly and demand to be seen on the big screen.
Aloha! There’s an Elvis movie being shot at The Farm all Summer long. It’s set in Hawaii and you’re all invited. Relax in the shade of the palm trees whilst the little ones play in the sand. Take pictures in the surf or star in your own movie, green screen style. Grand Opening: Tuesday 28 July Runs till: Sunday 30 August 10am - 4pm
ADMISSION
FREE
With weekday daily storytelling (£2) and craft sessions (£5) it’s the perfect way to while away a summer’s day. Uh-huh-huh..
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Paddleboat Theatre presents
Montgomery Holloway Music Trust presents
Laurie Holloway and his Trio
The Tom Show
Sat 25 Jul 7.30pm The jazz pianist and composer is supported by the Summer School Students of 2015. WHY? A concert not to be missed - early booking strongly advised Courtyard Theatre £12
‘It is great to have such a wonderful centre nearby’ Vin54, TripAdvisor
Sun 26 Jul 7.30pm Seamlessly weaving trance based blues music, harking back to John Lee Hooker and Howlin’ Wolf, with a drunken minor swing comparable to some of Tom Waits’ darker works. Marty O’Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra deliver an enthralling and passionate performance. They play original pieces and renditions of old American classics. WHY? ‘Raw musical excellence... guitar, fiddle and double bass played to within an inch of their inanimate lives’ 4000milestonashville
Fri 31 Jul 8pm A show that’s got it all! Comedy, magic, sword swallowing, ventriloquism, music and a breath taking death defying underwater escape. Tom Balmont performs his own unique style of hilarious entertainment in this exciting new show. Suitable for ages 15+ years. WHY? ’I laughed so hard my socks fell off’ Berkshire Worm Farmer Weekly Studio £10
Sat 1 and Sun 2 Aug 2pm Set sail and journey on the high seas with Little Man - an ordinary man who dreams of adventure. When his terrifying boss reveals the whereabouts of a mysterious treasure island, Little Man finds himself swept along on an exhilarating pirate adventure. So grab your treasure maps and bring your imagination! Suitable for ages 6+ years. WHY? Join Little Man after the show in a workshop exploring his world of treasure and pirates! Studio £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32
Paddleboat Theatre presents
Studio £10 advance, £12 on the door
Off The Kerb Edinburgh Preview:
Rob Beckett and Ali Cook
Thur 30 Jul 8pm Rob Beckett’s debut tour saw him play to sell out venues across the UK. He is a familiar face to TV audiences from BBC1’s Live at The Apollo, BBC2’s Mock the Week and ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Now! Ali Cook’s mix of stand up and magic has made him a headliner on the UK comedy circuit. He has written and starred in seven British television series including Penn & Teller: Fool Us. WHY? Two comedians who are incredibly in demand on the television and stand up scene Studio £10
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£15 Sat 1 and Sun 2 Aug 11.30am Meet Arthur - an old man who lives alone in his attic unleashing his imagination through pen and paper. He never ventures outside, instead he spends his time writing stories for the moon. But Arthur needs your help! The clouds have covered the sky, the moon is nowhere to be seen and without it Arthur can’t finish his stories. Suitable for ages 4+ years. WHY? Have you got stories to share? Unleash your imagination in a workshop after the show Studio £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32
Tina May Sat 1 Aug 8pm Vocalist Tina’s repertoire includes torch ballads and eclectic jazz plus popular standards, many arranged by clarinettist and saxophonist Frank Griffith. She is accompanied by a sterling band of pianist John Pearce, Dave Green (bass), Winston Clifford (drums) and Freddie Gavita (trumpet). WHY? ‘Tina May has always followed her own star, and is a true jazz singer’ London Jazz News Courtyard Theatre
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The FB Pocket Orchestra Wed 5 Aug 7.30pm Taking listeners back to the hot jazz, blues, ragtime and popular dances of the 1920s and 30s. The band are Paul Stevenson (guitar), Jenny Russell (vocals, clarinet) and Ollie Corbin (cornet). WHY? ‘Atmospheric, yet vibrant, this charming collection of songs will make you wish you had been born some 100 years ago’ Jazz FM Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) Supporters £7
The Mick Ralphs Blues Band Fri 7 Aug 8pm After a career featuring stadium tours, platinum selling songwriting and a huge fan base, Mick has formed a band for pure fun. He is joined by Dickie Baldwin (bass, vocals), Adam Perry (drums), Jim Maving (guitar, vocals) and the brilliant vocals of Adam Barron. The band perform classic blues, original material and songs from Mick’s back catalogue. WHY? The latest band from the founder of two of the UK’s most loved and respected bands – Mott The Hoople and Bad Company Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc)
Summer Concert Series – The Romantic Age (concert 1 of 3) Thur 13 Aug 8pm Amiran Zenaishvili (piano) Bach/Busoni Chaconne Debussy Clair de lune & Passepied (Suite bergamasque) Franck Prelude, Chorale & Fugue Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition
Caladh Nua Fri 14 Aug 8pm A tightly knit and vibrant band with its origins deeply rooted in the southern counties of Ireland. The five versatile musicians and singers play a wide selection of instruments from banjo to fiddle, guitar to bodhran, and tin whistle to button accordion. WHY? ‘Traditional music with plenty of flair and lots of musical imagination’ Irish Music Magazine Courtyard Theatre £15
This year’s summer recital series features music from the last three decades of the 19th century. To open the series, we are delighted to welcome the young prizewinning Russian pianist Amiran Zenaishvili. WHY? The wide ranging late Romantic programme includes Busoni’s famous reworking of Bach, some magical early Debussy and Mussorgsky’s magnificent and dazzling suite
Clare Deniz (cello) and Raymond Burley (guitar) Thur 6 Aug 8pm Two much loved instruments performed together in a rare, delicate and intriguing ensemble duo. Raymond has worked with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia, English Chamber Orchestra and The Royal Philharmonic. Clare has been taught by eminent teachers including Jacqueline du Pré and performed on film soundtracks. WHY? The repertory is extensive and eclectic, ranging from Couperin right the way through to the exciting Tangos of Piazzolla Studio £12 (£10 conc)
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Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s) Isosceles presents
Probably the Best Comedy Songs in the World Ever, Maybe Sat 8 Aug 8pm Freeberg, Lehrer, the Pythons, Pete ‘n’ Dud, Donegan, Cribbins, Digance, Goons, Kenneth Williams, Benny Hill, Tom Paxton, Formby, Coward, Flanders and Swann, Sherman, Chris de Burgh, Presley, Righteous Brothers etc etc. The title of this show says it all.
Fred and Ginger Sat 15 Aug 8pm
‘A lovely little place brimming with arts, culture and atmosphere’ AbiS, TripAdvisor
The story of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers. Award winning singer Robert Habermann tells the story of the great dancing pair of the 1930s and the songs they introduced into their iconic series of films. The show not only covers their eight films but also the career of Astaire after Ginger left the duo.
WHY? ‘An exceptional gift for comedy that had us rolling in the aisles’ The Scotsman
WHY? Featuring hits such as Top Hat, Cheek To Cheek, The Continental, A Fine Romance, Night And Day, Change Partners, That’s Entertainment, Something’s Gotta Give and many others
Studio £14 (£12 conc)
Studio £14 (£12 conc)
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Simon Weston – My Life, My Story Sat 15 Aug 8pm In April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands. Amongst those sent to the conflict was Simon Weston OBE. When RFA Sir Galahad was bombed by two Argentine planes, it would change his life forever. For the first time, Simon tells his story. Guiding him from that fateful day to current times is David Fitzgerald, former Sky news anchor and close friend.
Summer Concert Series – The Romantic Age (concert 2 of 3)
The Sherry Babys Thur 20 Aug 8pm A Jersey Boys tribute telling the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop music history. Discover how four New Jersey boys invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide.
WHY? An inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front line of war
WHY? With all the hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons including Big Girls Don’t Cry, Let’s Hang On, Beggin’, Rag Doll and Sherry Baby
Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc)
Courtyard Theatre £15
The Summer Sessions Sat 22 Aug 5pm Live music in the Café Bar 6.30pm Bootleggers Son 7.15pm Ollie Robbens 8.15pm Totie 9.30pm Son Yambu (Headline) Various venues £15
Son Yambu Playing authentic ‘Son Cubano’ or Cuban son - the essential Afro-Cuban music that originated in the streets of eastern Cuba at the turn of the last century. Son is a fusion of Spanish and African rhythms and is the root of all salsa music. Expect red hot rhythms straight from the streets of Eastern Cuba. WHY? ‘Son Yambu are an acoustic septet with the real sound of Santiago De Cuba’ ★★★★ The Evening Standard
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Thur 27 Aug 8pm St John’s Chamber Players with Rebecca van den Berg (soprano) Fauré Dolly Suite Duparc 3 Songs Saint-Saëns Septet for trumpet, strings and piano Fauré Élégie for cello and piano Satie 3 Gymnopédies Saint-Saëns The Carnival of the Animals The summer series devoted to music from the closing decades of the 19th century continues with a delightful cross section of French music, ending with Saint-Saëns’ brilliantly inventive suite. WHY? The programme also includes some luscious songs by Duparc, Fauré’s impassioned cello solo, and Satie’s ground-breaking piano pieces Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
Papa Truck Fri 28 Aug 8pm The five piece band are Martin Selman (vocals, guitar and mandolin), Ryan Quartermaine (vocals, guitar), Dan Abram (banjo), Nia Sherrington (vocals, fiddle) and Sparkie Dalton (vocals, double bass). Their set is a mix of original material from their three studio albums and a few well known songs from the bluegrass genre as well as popular music. WHY? Home grown British bluegrass! Courtyard Theatre £12 advance, £14 on the door
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The Studio Session
Quick Guide
A d u l t C l a sse s
Classes & Activities
C h i l d r e n s C l a sse s
Sat 29 Aug 8pm
Regular Classes
Local musicians play a set of stripped back music in our Studio space. If you would like to perform, please email: jane.corry@nordenfarm.org. WHY? The night showcases an eclectic mix of singer-songwriters, acoustic musicians, solo acts, duos and bands Studio £8 (£6 conc)
Summer Concert Series – The Romantic Age (concert 3 of 3) Thur 10 Sept 8pm St John’s Chamber Players Dvorák 2 Slavonic Dances for piano duet Smetana From my Homeland, for violin and piano Brahms Clarinet Sonata No.1 in F minor Brahms 2 Songs with viola, Op.102 Dvorák Piano Trio in E minor (Dumky) In their music, Dvorák and Smetana expressed their deep feelings for Czech nationalism; whilst Brahms ended his career with some powerful and emotional works for clarinet. WHY? The final recital in the summer series featuring music from 1870 -1900 takes us to central Europe for a programme of warmhearted lyricism Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
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Now booking for Autumn! Jenny Eclair: How to be a Middle Aged Woman (without going insane) Sat 26 Sept 8pm
Blowers and Baxter Thur 1 Oct 8pm
Andy Hamilton Change Management (work in progress show) Thur 8 Oct 8pm
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Calm Reflections and Mighty Torrents pg 35
Make Silver Jewellery pg 36
Acoustic Guitar pg 36
pg 37
Yoga
Flow Yoga pg 37
Zumba pg 37
Body Control Pilates pg 35
Book Club (Monthly) pg 36
Experimental Textiles pg 36
Make Silver Jewellery pg 37
Kathak Dance (4+ years) pg 42
Youth Theatre Norden Lights pg 41
Maidenhead Community Choir pg 35
Crochet Club (Monthly) pg 36
Arts Awards pg 41
Friday Night Flamenco pg 37
Piano lessons pg 42
Mindfulness pg 35
Pre School Music Zoom Zoom Zoom pg 40
Youth Theatre Norden Lights pg 41
Pre School Dance Little Wrigglers pg 40
Bollywood Dance (6+ years) pg 40
After School Arts Club pg 41
Youth Theatre Norden Lights pg 41
Youth Dance Norden Exposure pg 40
Youth Theatre Norden Lights pg 41
Digi Den pg 42
One Off Classes and Workshops May
June (contd)
Paint like the Impressionists [pg 38] Expressive and Bold [pg 38] Life Drawing [pg 38] Introduction to Mindfulness [pg 38]
July
June Acrylic and Ink Landscapes [pg 38] Collage, Paint and Line [pg 38] Life Drawing [pg 38] Lino Printing: Beginners [pg 39] Precious Metal Clay [pg 39] Lino Printing: Intermediate [pg 39]
Vintage Flower Cupcakes [pg 39] Weave by Hand [pg 42]
Experimental Textiles - Book Covers [pg 39] Portrait Drawing [pg 39] Circus Week [pg 43]
August Theatre Week - The Jungle Book [pg 43] Art Week [pg 43]
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Regular Classes
Wednesdays
For adults
Make Silver Jewellery Led by Janet Richardson Wed 22 Apr - 20 May and 3 Jun - 1 Jul 10am - 12pm £84 per 5 week course
Tuesdays
Mindfulness
NIGHT SCHOOL
Led by Jane Barker Tues 7.30pm - 9pm £10 per session
Acceptance Tues 5 May We often waste a lot of time and energy worrying because things are not the way that we would like them to be. Acceptance is about a willingness to let go of our fantasy of how things should be and being open to enjoy things as they are.
Relaxed drop in sessions (advance booking recommended). Suitable for all levels of experience.
Living in our Heads
Beginner’s Mind
Tues 2 Jun
This session is about looking at the ordinary in a new light, as if looking at it for the first time. Part of this is noticing our habitual ways of dealing with things which gives us the opportunity to choose a different way to respond.
For many of us, our bodies are used primarily to carry our heads around! This session looks at our relationship with our body and how to begin to integrate it with our mind.
Tues 7 Jul
Led by Gillian Burn Tues 21 Apr - 19 May, 2 Jun - 30 Jun and 7 Jul - 18 Aug (exc 28 Jul) Intermediate 10am - 11am Beginners 11.15am - 12.15pm
Crochet Club Wed 20 May, 17 Jun, 15 Jul and 19 Aug 7pm - 9pm | £10 per session
NIGHT SCHOOL
Wed 6 May, 3 Jun, 1 Jul, 5 Aug 7pm - 9pm £4.50 per session including a drink from the bar
NIGHT SCHOOL
Crochet offers a way to relax, to be creative and to have fun. Learn basic stitches and techniques in a supportive environment or for those with experience, get expert tips for your projects. Bring a 4mm hook and some light coloured smooth double knitting yarn, or buy a starter kit on the night from £5.
Thursdays
£40 per 5 week course £48 for 6 week course £112 for all 3 courses Give yourself a moment to relax, unwind and stretch out your body. Pilates will help to strengthen and tone your muscles, improve your posture, balance and flexibility and help you have a longer, leaner and stronger body. NIGHT SCHOOL
Led by Tina Reibl Tues 21 Apr - 7 Jul (exc 26 May and 2 Jun) 7pm - 8.15pm £60 for 10 week course An opportunity for all those who enjoy singing a toetapping repertoire, from Bach to Beatles and Gershwin to Gospel. No audition or sight reading required. Suitable for all levels of experience.
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Book Club
Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Updates on book titles are available on the website.
Body Control Pilates
Maidenhead Community Choir
Suitable for all levels of experience. Beginners work on projects which introduce classic techniques in metalworking and will end with a set of jewellery. Learn skills including cutting, soldering, filing, polishing and texturing. More experienced students are shown new techniques and guided on how to move forward with their own designs and projects. Materials cost to tutor for first 5 weeks £28 (approx).
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Acoustic Guitar Calm Reflections and Mighty Torrents - Drawing water in charcoal and soft or oil pastel Led by Jo Hall Tues 5 May - 9 Jun (exc 26 May) 10am - 1pm £82 for 5 week course or £18 per class
Explore the use of chalk or oil pastels to depict water in a variety of landscapes; from still lake water to cascading waterfalls. Inspired by artists such as Turner, Cezanne and Monet, learn how to depict turbulence, flow and reflections. Suitable for all abilities.
NIGHT SCHOOL
Led by Richard Lee Thur 23 Apr - 21 May and 04 Jun - 02 Jul and 09 Jul - 06 Aug Beginners 7pm - 8pm Intermediate 8.15pm - 9.15pm £32 per 5 week course Fun and friendly lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn guitar and never got around to it or if you want to reignite your guitar skills and learn some classic songs.
Experimental Textiles
Led by Amanda Schenk and Maggie Kluba Thu 30 Apr - 21 May 10am - 1pm £68 for 4 weeks Push the boundaries of traditional techniques to create exciting and original artworks! Experiment with different methods and learn to interpret mark making; developing skills to create pieces rich in surface texture. During the course, produce several stitch studies or a finished textile artwork. £15 materials fee.
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Fridays
Yoga
Led by Julie Potter Fri 1 May - 12 Jun (exc 29 May), 19 Jun - 24 Jul and 31 Jul – 4 Sept 9.30am - 10.45am £42 per 6 week course Learn breathing techniques to improve general wellbeing and aid relaxation. Practise traditional yoga postures and enjoy short guided relaxation sessions. Julie has been practising yoga since 1993 and qualified as a British Wheel teacher in 2004. Suitable for all levels of experience.
NIGHT SCHOOL
Saturdays
Make Silver Jewellery
Fun with Acrylics
Led by Janet Richardson Fri 24 Apr - 22 May and 5 Jun - 3 Jul 10am - 12pm or 12.15pm - 2.15pm £84 per 5 week course Another chance to take this popular class. See Wednesday class for course content.
Led by Karen Carter Fridays | 10.30am - 3.30pm | £38 per class Materials to be supplied by participant, plus materials cost to tutor where indicated.
Flow Yoga
Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page Sat 2 May – 8 Aug (exc 23 May and 18 Jul) 10am - 11.15am £8 per class or £98 for 14 weeks
Friday Night Flamenco
Led by Leticia Iglesias Fri 1 May – 12 Jun (exc 29 May) and 19 Jun – 24 Jul 8pm - 9pm £42 per 6 week course
One off classes and workshops
Paint like the Impressionists
Acrylic and Ink Landscapes
Fri 15 May Inspired by the style of the Impressionist painters and using acrylics to create the qualities of oil paint, experiment with infusing paintings with light and colour. A basic knowledge of acrylics is useful.
Fri 5 Jun Create lively interpretations of photographs or sketches of landscapes: experimenting with a combination of transparent and opaque techniques, black ink and tissue paper. A fun and fresh approach to painting - producing exciting results!
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Collage, Paint and Line
A dynamic yoga class with precise alignment focus. Linking the breath with a flow of postures and time at the end for relaxation will leave you feeling stronger, more flexible, calm and renewed. Suitable for all levels. Please bring a yoga mat with you.
Sundays
Fri 22 May Free up and let go! Working on a large scale, this workshop encourages energetic mark-making and a bold approach to create expressive and dynamic paintings. Some basic knowledge of acrylics is desirable.
A brand new class at the Farm and a great way to start the weekend. Discover the rhythm and passion of Flamenco! Step into the atmosphere of Andalucia - its movements and music. Start by learning the basic steps and progress through the courses, in a relaxed and fun environment!
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Zumba
Led by Annet Bowler Sun 10 May - 6 Sept 11am - 12pm | £6 per class Party yourself into shape with the Zumba® programme. An exhilarating, effective, easy-tofollow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™. Dance to various Latin rhythms including salsa, reggeaton, merengue, cumbia, bellydance and more.
Life Drawing
Led by Harriet Brittaine Sat 16 May | 10am - 1pm | £25 Sat 13 Jun | 10am - 3pm | £34 Explore the complexities of the human form by working from a professional life model. Learn traditional charcoal drawing methods as well as new, experimental techniques. Half day sessions comprises a variety of short and long poses. Full day sessions also include a prolonged pose to allow for sustained work on one piece.
Fri 12 Jun Explore methods for incorporating collage into acrylic painting - combining text, pattern, paint and line to create unique, multi-layered images! This session references the work of John Piper and Mike Bernhard. A basic knowledge of acrylics is desirable. £2.50 materials fee.
Introduction to Mindfulness Led by Jane Barker Sat 23 May 10am - 4pm | £45
Step out of the ‘doing mode’ and explore just ‘being’ for a few hours with a fully qualified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
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Lino Printing: Beginners Led by Karen Carter Fri 19 Jun 10.30am - 3.30pm | £38
Led by Sophie Turner Sat 27 Jun 1pm - 3pm | £25
Learn how to design and create your own beautiful, vintage inspired cupcakes – perfect for summer tea parties and special occasions! Students will be taught how to ice their cupcakes using simple but effective techniques that can be practiced at home. Six cupcakes per student provided. £3 materials fee.
Precious Metal Clay Led by Janet Richardson Sat 20 Jun 10am - 4pm | £50
Learn a range of techniques for working with this material, which can be moulded like clay and turned into pure silver by firing (sintering). Create earrings, pendants and charms, leaving with three finished pieces or more. Suitable for all levels of experience. £24 materials fee.
For children and young people
Pre-school classes £20 for block booking of 4 £6 per session on the day Sibling discount £1.50 Photo credit Luminous Photography
Learn all the basics of this wonderful printing process and produce a set of single and multi-colour prints, in this structured but relaxed workshop. Learn how to create a design from source materials, how to cut lino and printing techniques. No experience necessary. £5 materials fee.
Regular Classes
Vintage Flower Cupcakes
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom Led by Juliette Tieku-Smith Wednesdays (from 22 Apr) 10am - 11am
Chant rhythmic rhymes, play with finger puppets, dress up, let loose on the dance floor and jam out on percussion. Suitable for ages 6 months and over.
Little Wrigglers Led by Rachel Walsh Fridays (from 24 Apr) 10am - 10.45am
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime. Suitable for ages 2+ years.
Tuesdays
Create a beautiful book cover using a sumptuous array of threads and fabrics in a variety of colours. By the end of the day you will have explored texture, colour, drawing with stitch, free machining and appliqué to produce an original notebook cover. Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring your own sewing machine. £5 materials fee.
Lino Printing: Intermediate Led by Karen Carter Fri 26 Jun 10.30am - 3.30pm | £38
Progressing from basic lino-cutting techniques, learn how to create unique layered prints! The workshop focuses on the reduction cutting method and multiple blocks, with advice given on registration, colour selection and the construction of images. Suitable for those with some experience. £5 materials fee.
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Led by Amanda Schenk and Maggie Kluba Sat 4 Jul 10am - 3pm | £35
Photo credit Luminous Photography
Experimental Textiles Book Covers
Youth Dance
Norden Exposure
Portrait Drawing
Led by Becky Hinton (from Tues 28 Apr) 9 - 13 years 5.45pm - 7pm | £67 per term
Learn about the stages of portraiture and work from a live model in this relaxed yet structured workshop. Students are taught about proportion, the structure of the head and values. Drawing with charcoal, the class will experiment with creating contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro) to depict facial features. Materials included.
14+ years 7pm - 8.45pm | £73 per term
Led by Harriet Brittaine Sat 11 Jul 10am - 3pm | £34
Develop contemporary performance techniques whilst taking inspiration from other popular dance styles. Groups perform at Norden Farm and the Lift Off Dance Festival at South Hill Park. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for all abilities.
Bollywood Dance
Led by Geeta Rai (from Tues 28 Apr) 4.30pm - 5.30pm | £67 per term An energetic modern Indian dance style. The classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for ages 6+ years and all abilities.
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Kathak Dance
Led by Amrit Bhamra and Devika Shangari Intermediate 10.30am - 11.30am £73 per term (from Sat 25 Apr) Beginners 11.30am - 12pm £37 per term (from Sat 25 Apr)
After School Arts Club Led by Caroline Crawford Wednesdays 4pm - 5.15pm £38 per 4 week course
Youth Theatre Norden Lights
Fun and dynamic drama classes led by Troublemaker Theatre held Wed - Sun. Explore all elements of drama including scriptwriting, devising and directing and work towards regular performances at Norden Farm. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for all abilities.
Surrealism and Salvador Dali
Pop Art and Andy Warhol
Wed 29 Apr - 20 May
Wed 3 – 24 Jun
Explore the art of Surrealist artists like Dali and stretch your imagination to create unique artworks! Inspired by the dreamlike and other-worldly style of the surrealists, make the ‘impossible’ come to life on paper.
Be inspired by the bold style of Andy Warhol’s prints and print your own self portrait. Learn about printing, colour blocking and explore comic strip styles to make a statement artwork to take home.
Juniors £67 per term (from Wed 29 April) School Year 2 & 3: 4.15pm - 5.15pm (Norden Lights A) School Year 4,5 & 6: 5.30pm - 6.30pm (Norden Lights B) Academy £97 per term (from Wed 29 Apr)
Digi Den
Led by DJ Mhlanga (from Fri 24 Apr) School Year 7 - 13 4.30pm - 6pm £80 per 10 week term
School Year 12+: 6.45pm - 8.45pm (Norden Lights Academy)
Norden Lights Seniors £97 per term (from Thur 30 Apr) School Year 7 & 8 4.40pm - 6.40pm (Norden Lights C)
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Arts Awards
Led by Julie Loison
A chance for young people interested in the arts to enhance their knowledge, understanding and creative skills by working towards the Bronze, Silver or Gold Arts Award. Each term is 10 weeks long. Participants will also see two live events at Norden Farm as part of the cost of the term. Suitable for all abilities.
Seniors £97 per term (from Sun 26 Apr) School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11: 4pm - 6pm (Norden Lights G)
For children and young people
Led by Minor Atabek Sat 25 Apr - 23 May and Sat 13 Jun – 11 Jul lessons held between 10am and 12pm 20 min lesson £75 per 5 week course 40 min lesson £140 per 5 week course
Arts Award supports children and young people to enjoy the arts, develop creative and leadership skills and achieve a national qualification.
School Year 8, 9, 10 & 11 6.45pm - 8.45pm (Norden Lights F)
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Piano lessons
Arts Awards
(from Thur 23 Apr) School Year 7 - 13 5.15pm - 6.45pm | £80 per term
Youth Theatre
One-off Classes and Workshops
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. The final project will be showcased on our main stage. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Thursdays
Youth Theatre
A chance to experience the most exhilarating classical dance style of Northern India! Students will have the opportunity to work towards annual exams in this beautiful rhythmic dance style. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for ages 4+ years and all abilities.
Youth Theatre Norden Lights
Seniors £97 per term (from Fri 24 Apr) School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11: 4.30pm - 6.30pm (Norden Lights G)
Make Saturdays a musical day in your week. Playing the piano is not only fun, but also good for memory and concentration. Prepare for ABRSM or Trinity exams or learn just for yourself. Suitable for all levels of experience. Age 5 - 14 years.
Weave by Hand Led by Erica Sharpe Sat 27 Jun 1pm - 3pm | £15
Learn how to hand weave a mat using a recycled CD, wool, and textiles! Be inspired by textile artists and create bright, colourful and tactile hand woven mats to take home. Suitable for ages 8+ years.
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Summer Activity Weeks
Entry is free
Education and Community Outreach - Farm Out
Circus Week
Norden Farm’s Education and Community Outreach programme is led by our Education Officer, Robyn Bunyan.
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.
The programme includes work within primary and secondary schools in the RBWM, which is generously supported by the Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation.
Led by Albert and Friends Mon 27 - Fri 31 Jul 10am - 4pm £115 (£110 Advantage Card)
It also includes special projects such as our annual Lantern Parade in December and Youth Arts Festival at Easter. For a copy of our educational brochure for primary schools or for more information about our special projects, please get in touch.
Theatre Week – The Jungle Book Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Mon 3 - Fri 7 Aug 10am - 4pm (Fri 6pm) £110 (£95 Advantage Card)
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, then perform on the main Courtyard Stage! Suitable for ages 10 - 18 years.
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Hot Off The Press Wed 27 May - Sun 19 Jul Open Tues - Sun 5pm - 10pm
Trevor Cloke
A collection of contemporary printmaking bringing together four artists Carolyn Beale, Clare Buchta, Karen Carter and Rosemary Harper working in a range of styles. Printmaking is a versatile medium allowing for both precision and expressive ways of working. Experimentation, serendipity and the vision of the artist all play a part in producing exciting and unique works.
Tues 12 - Mon 25 May Open Tues - Sat 4pm - 10pm and Sun 10am - 10pm Trevor creates abstract works based on the natural world. This show explores his particular interest in Butterflies and Planets. This exhibition is in aid of The Alexander Divine Hospice and coincides with National Hospice Week.
Email robyn.bunyan@nordenfarm.org Tel / 01628 682563
Art Week
Led by Michaela Clarke Mon 10 - Fri 14 Aug 10am - 4pm £115 (£110 Advantage Card) Work on individual craft activities with lots of messy materials and also work together on a group art project. Suitable for ages 8+ years.
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We have been recognised as an Arts Award Good Practice Centre - one of only 18 across the UK. The Arts Award programme develops creativity, leadership and communication skills through all type of art forms. For more information, contact Robyn Bunyan.
‘The food is lovely, the staff are warm and friendly as is the atmosphere throughout’ DaveW, TripAdvisor ‘Artistically diverse shows and friendly staff’ Rememberyourawomble, TripAdvisor
The Sun Always Shines on Turtle Beach Tues 28 Jul – Sun 30 Aug The Hawaiian Beach continues indoors, so whatever the weather it’s always summer at the Farm. Film yourself surfing in the waves courtesy of green screen technology, then share your movie with family and friends. Explore stories and poems in bottles amongst the Hawaiian inspired flora and fauna all created by local school children in projects led by visual artist Benedict Romain and poet Coral Rumble.
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Postal Bookings Box Office Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road Maidenhead SL6 4PF (Please do not send cash in the post, cheques made payable to Norden Farm Centre Trust Ltd)
Booking Fee All ticket transactions are subject to a £1 booking fee. This covers costs comprising box office ticketing software and service, web hosting fees, and server upkeep. Counter sales made in cash are exempt from the booking fee.
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Unless otherwise stated, concession rates are available to fully retired senior citizens, unwaged, students and under 16s.
Alternatively, you can collect your tickets from the Box Office. Ticket Exchange If you purchase tickets and subsequently find you are unable to attend, we may be able to exchange your tickets for another event. Please let us know at least 72 hours before the performance. For classes and workshops, please let us know at least 7 working days before the event. A charge of £1 per transaction is applicable. Please note that the programme is correct at time of going to print and is subject to change. Reserving tickets In most circumstances, tickets can be reserved for a maximum of five days. Tickets can be reserved no less than seven working days before the event.
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Trains run regularly to Maidenhead from Reading and London Paddington; Norden Farm is a short taxi ride from the station.
Courtney Coaches operates a bus service from the town centre to Wootton Way and back between 7.08am and 7.21pm (Route 5).
The Board of Trustees
Patrons and Gold Members
Ruth Beckinsale Iain Donaldson Susan Flinders Norma Herdson Clifford Joseph Bob Miles
Petra Ali Mr & Mrs M Ashworth Mr Keith Bell Mrs ME Bisset Mr & Mrs G Blacker Mrs Rosemary Burfitt Mr Daniel Burton Mr A Collins Mr Roger Coombs Mr & Mrs J Cotterill Mr & Mrs GR and SJ Eagle Mr J Eastwood Mr Grahame Fisher Mr A Fox Mrs Eleanor Griffiths Mr Peter Griffiths Mr J Hayden Frankie Holness Mr DJ Horne Mr Peter Ison Mr Martin Kempton Dr JA Langdon
Asmat Nisa Paul Rutherford John Seymour Tony Stock Margaretha Welsford
Betty Lambourne (Board Minutes Secretary)
Disabled Access
Supporters
All performance and workshop spaces at Norden Farm provide total accessibility for those with disabilities. There are lifts throughout the venue, as well as ramped access and adapted toilet facilities. There is also an infra red system in the Courtyard Theatre for customers with hearing difficulties. Personal assistants accompanying disabled customers will receive a complimentary ticket; please advise the Box Office when purchasing your tickets.
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation Arts Council England: Grants for the Arts The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust Berkshire Community Foundation The Prince Philip Trust Our Community Enterprise artswork Heathrow Community Foundation Big Lottery Fund greenredeem
JA Litchfield Frances Lynn Mr GD McGregor-Smith Jan and Mike Moss Mr DC Miles Griffiths Robert Miles Mr Derek Minter Mrs JM Osborn Mrs H Petter Cynthia Pitteway Mrs Victoria Plotkin Mr JC Powell AR Redgrave Miss D Rewell Mr Paul Rutherford Mr & Mrs R and DM Sambrook Mr & Mrs Ralph Sheldon Mary and Tony Stock Lisa Walden Dr CM Welbourn Mr Michael Weston-Davies Mr H Wale Mrs Irene Wilson
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