Norden Farm Events Brochure Autumn 2016 by Marketing

Gigs • Comedy • Film • Theatre • Gallery • Classes • Café Bar

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

Sept - Dec 2016

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01628 788997

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Dear Friends Welcome to the Autumn 2016 Season at The Farm. Lots of lovely things happening at The Farm this Autumn. We’ve a really strong drama season with a whole range of new writing and brand new voices. Look out for Layla’s Room, The Collector and Key Change in the programme. There’s modern country music direct from Nashville, foot-stomping folk from Quebec, and global fusion sounds from London, nestled in amongst guitar legends Jim Mullen and Pierre Bensusan. Not forgetting a whole host of jazz and blues artists, including Clare Teal. Norden Farm gets out and about this Autumn, with You’re Getting Warmer; an interactive adventure where your smart phone is an essential part of the show. The fun takes place in Maidenhead town centre this September. We’re back there on Saturday 10 December with this year’s Carnival of the Animals Lantern Parade. The project is part of our education and outreach programme, that we fundraise for each year, to produce. Get involved and book up your workshop place to create your own awesome lantern. Thanks for all the great feedback on Norden Farm Night School. Our latest addition is Swing Dance. Get your rock-step down on a Tuesday night - absolute beginners welcome, plus social dance sessions after class. If you’re working for a local company, point them towards our new Corporate Membership Scheme! There’s a bunch of benefits to treat staff, entertain clients and build profile - see our website for more details. Hope to see you here soon

Jane Corry Chief Executive and Artistic Director jane.corry@nordenfarm.org / www.facebook.com/jane.nordenfarm

Book a Pre Show Dinner at the same time as your ticket and get two courses for only £14 (T&Cs apply). Call the Box Office on 01628 788997 to book.

Opening Hours Tues - Sat 10am - 11pm Sun 10am - 10.30pm

The Café Bar can also cater for your special occasion, in our 18th century Long Barn. Contact our Events and Operations Manager Richard Murphy on 01628 682558 or richard.murphy@nordenfarm.org

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Food Served Tues - Sat 11.30am - 3pm 5.30pm - 7.45pm Sun 12pm - 2.30pm

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The Norden Farm Café Bar

Gigs • Comedy • Film • Theatre • Gallery • Classes • Café Bar

Films at Norden Farm

ASK US OUR FOR BROCHFUILM RE!

Ask us for a film brochure! We print a separate film brochure every two months featuring the best of art-house, independent, foreign language films and blockbusters. Let us know if you would like to receive a film brochure or check our website for updated film listings. Highlights of the September - October film season include Finding Dory, Café Society and The Commune. See page 47 for details of our Event Cinema screenings - broadcast to Norden Farm live from venues such as the Royal Opera House, National Theatre and RSC.

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:

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Café Bar The Elves and the Shoemaker Live Events Half Term at the Farm Children’s Parties Live Events Quick Guide Classes Quick Guide Classes and activities for adults

42 - 45 Classes and activities for children and young people 46 Gallery 47 - 48 Event Cinema 50 How to Book 50 How to Find Us 51 Celebrations at Norden Farm 51 Venue Hire 51 Membership

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CHRISTMAS 2016 Norden Farm and Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company present

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

TICKETS £13.50 £11.50 under 16s Family & Friends

£46 (4 people)

Early Bird Offer!

PERFORMANCES Schools

£9.75 Weekday performances up to and inc. Friday 16 December

Groups

£12.50

£40

Group rate applies to bookings of 10 or more seats for constituted groups, or 20 or more for family and friends

Family & Friends ticket, if booked before Wednesday 31 August

For ages 3+ years

TOUCH TOURS

Pre-show 'Touch Tours' for children with autism, and blind and partially sighted children can be arranged. Please contact Box Office for more details (morning performances only, limited availability).

COMPETITION Enter our art competition for the chance to win a goody bag and turn on the Christmas lights at Maidenhead Town Hall! For details, see our website or contact our Education Officer Robyn on robyn.bunyan@nordenfarm.org Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Commissioned by Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts and The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, with additional support from Salisbury Playhouse

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An up-to-date, size 13½ re-telling of everyone’s favourite story about elves and shoes! With puppets, dancing, comedy and quirky songs - will there be a happy ever after?

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For Ages 3+ Years

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(work in progress)

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Dave Gorman Fri 2 Sept 8pm

Courtyard Theatre £15

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Sunday Stories

4-7 YEARS

Sun 4 Sept, Sun 18 Sept, Sun 16 Oct, Sun 13 Nov 11.30am Sun 27 Nov, Sun 4 Dec, Sun 11 Dec, Sun 18 Dec 11am and 12.30pm Interactive storytelling in the magical story den, perhaps 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. WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children The Story Den £3 per person. Lunch menu from £5

The British Invasion Show Sat 3 Sept 8pm

Remember a time when Britannia ruled the airwaves. Go back to the sixties when British bands captured America’s charts and minds. Get ready for classic tracks by all conquering heroes like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Cream, Them, The Yardbirds, The Small Faces, Pink Floyd, The Kinks and many more. WHY? Featuring Johnny Warman (Peter Gabriel) and Dave Gregory (XTC) Courtyard Theatre £15

A Musical Soirée Sun 4 Sept 4.30pm Courtyard Theatre £16 COMMUNITY HIRE

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Viennese Connections Summer Concert Series 3 Thur 8 Sept 8pm St John’s Chamber Players Schubert Sonatina in D for violin and piano Beethoven 2 Songs Mozart Piano Quartet in G minor, K.478 Mozart Adagio and Rondo in C, K.616 Schubert 3 Songs Beethoven Piano Trio in D, Op.70 No.1 (Ghost) The summer recital series devoted to great works from the Viennese classics concludes with a fine programme of masterworks. Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14 conc) (£5 under 16s)

The Real Thing Fri 9 Sept 8pm The three original vocalists from Britain’s number one soul band perform with their 5 piece band. They sold three million singles in the 1970s which were remixed and re-released to huge acclaim in the 1980s. WHY? Celebrating 40 years of hits including You to Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Can You Feel the Force? Courtyard Theatre £22.50 This is a standing event with some allocated seating

£17 An Evening of Jazz - Raising Money for MacMillan Nashville in the Round Thur 8 Sept 8pm Experience a taste of Nashville with three Nashville residents and female voices performing together and individually whilst supporting each other. Sarah Darling, Jenn Bostic and Kyshona Armstrong are each recording artists in their own right. WHY? An evening in the style of the Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café Studio £14

Sat 10 Sept 8pm Gina Squires invites you to an evening of jazz with six of the UK’s finest musicians and singers. With Geoff Castle (pianist), Emiliano Caroselli (drummer), Shireen Francis (vocalist), Jenny Howe (vocalist), Paul Morgan (double bass) and Tim Whitehead (saxophone). WHY? Supporting the Macmillan Well Being Programme in Berkshire Courtyard Theatre £17 (£5 under 16s) COMMUNITY HIRE

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AGE

Going South Sat 10 Sept 8pm An evening of musical frivolity. This fabulous trio unleash their zany mix of comedy and stunning harmonies. Expect an act unlike any other opera meets West End and irreverent humour abounds. Going South’s incredible vocals are guaranteed to make you leave wanting more. WHY? Put simply, a class act - utterly loveable Studio £12

Concertini presents

0-5 YEARS

It’s Show Time! with the Noteworthy Vocal Quartet Sun 11 Sept 11.30am Join William, James, Liz and Cat for classics from stage and screen. Hits include favourites from The King and I, 42nd Street and Carousel. WHY? A relaxed family concert where children can move around and interact with the music Studio £10 (£8 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people), £32 Babies under 18 months - free

SWMTC presents

Made in Dagenham Tues 13 - Fri 16 Sept 7.30pm Sat 17 Sept 2.30pm and 7.30pm 1968: the women workers at Ford’s Dagenham car plant fight for equal pay. A musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right. Made In Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together. WHY? This musical adaptation of the award winning film is based on a true story Courtyard Theatre £16 (Tues), £17 (Wed-Sat)

Jonathan Pie - Live Tues 13 Sept 8pm Jonathan Pie is a respected news reporter for a respected news broadcaster but he has a problem. He has several problems. He hates his job. He hates his colleagues. But mainly he hates the news. Suitable for ages 14+ years. WHY? Join Jonathan as he hilariously reveals the truth behind recent news events both home and abroad Studio £13.50

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COMMUNITY HIRE

5 RS

£12

De Temps Antan Thur 15 Sept 8pm An explosion of violin, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki and foot tapping. The three piece band all hail from Quebec and join us direct from a tour of Canada and the US. They showcase the very best of traditional Quebecois music and propel folk to a whole new level. Expect time honoured melodies from the stomping grounds of Quebec’s musical past. WHY? An invitation to celebrate, with non stop songs, jigs, foot-tapping and reels! Studio £14, Supporters £11

So Comedy Live – Brett Goldstein & Guests Sat 17 Sept 8pm The producers of the Graham Norton Show bring you their pick of the very best names on the comedy circuit. Brett Goldstein’s television credits include his regular role as Tom in Channel 4’s Derek and co-starring roles in Sky’s 30 & Counting plus the BBC’s Live at the Electric, Uncle and Drifters. WHY? ‘Sharply written, impeccably delivered, always charming... warm, wise stuff’ ★★★★ The Telegraph Studio

The Vinyl Frontier with Jeff Lloyd

Rio by Duran Duran vs True by Spandau Ballet Fri 16 Sept 8pm

Nevermind by Nirvana Sun 27 Nov 7.30pm

Your best of… Prince Fri 7 Oct 8pm

Pebble Gorge presents

You’re Getting Warmer

Your best of… Elvis Presley Sat 10 Dec 8pm

WHY? Hear a classic album (or two) as it was intended – in full and on vinyl Studio £8

Sat 17 Sept | Time slots from 10.30am Hurry - Agent Zero and Professor Helix need your help to save the Marsh Warbler bird before The Gang catch up with you! Can you take on this mission? An outdoor adventure for families and small groups. WHY? Use a smartphone and app technology to hunt down clues and interact on your mission around Maidenhead! The adventure departs in 15 minute slots from 10.30am and lasts approx. 1 hour. Maidenhead Town Centre £25 per group (up to 5 people)

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Jessica Martin – You Made Me Love You

£14

Sun 18 Sept 7.30pm The West End star celebrates one of the world’s greatest entertainers - Judy Garland. This show is a personal journey of one performer’s discovery of Judy Garland through her songs, life story and her matchless craft. Accompanied by James Church. WHY? ‘A gutsy, versatile singer and also a very talented mimic, a musical comedy star of the first magnitude’ Time Out Studio

Lee Nelson (work in progress) Fri 23 Sept, Thur 20 Oct and Sat 12 Nov 8pm Lee says: ‘A unique opportunity to come and see me perform some brand new material in an intimate venue for not much money’. WHY? Join the comedian as he warms up for his 2017 tour Studio £15

Autumn Ceilidh

Gilmore and Roberts

Fri 23 Sept 7.30pm

The contemporary folk/acoustic duo combine award winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies. They have been nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Katriona Gilmore (fiddle, mandolin) and Jamie Roberts (guitar) have played some of the UK’s biggest acoustic festivals, toured with Fairport Convention and won countless accolades for their genre-spanning work.

You’ll be in safe hands with the expert calling and playing from our band Nedron’s Jig. They’ll guide you through dances like Muffin Man’s Jig, Gay Gordon’s and Cumberland Square 8 with familiar tunes including Atholl Highlanders, Rogue’s March and Dashing White Sergeant.

WHY? ‘Gilmore and Roberts take English folk and scuff it up with indie rock drama’ Time Out

WHY? A social evening of dance in our glorious 18th century barn

Studio £14

Long Barn £15 (£13 conc)

Thur 22 Sept 8pm

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Windsor St George Rotary Club presents

Caerphilly Male Voice Choir Concert

The Grimm Players present

Hi-de-Hi

Sat 24 Sept 7.30pm Uplifting music, stirring melodies, rich harmonies; the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir delivers on all these. Established in 1906 this is one of the longest running choirs in Wales and, boy, they love to sing. WHY? With a wide ranging repertoire from male voice classics to operatic pieces and showstopping songs from popular musicals. Courtyard Theatre £15

Wed 28 Sept - Sat 1 Oct 8pm Maplins Holiday Camp 1950s. Joe Maplin announces that he is setting up a new camp in the Bahamas and the annual ‘Miss Yellowcoat of the Year’ competition will decide who is to go. Meanwhile, a drunken incident with Jeffrey and Gladys keeps the staff of Maplins gossiping! WHY? Performances of ‘Allo ‘Allo! sold out last year, so don’t miss out! Studio £15 COMMUNITY HIRE

AGE

Theatre Centre presents

Layla’s Room

14+ YEARS

by Sabrina Mahfouz Tues 27 Sept 7.30pm For Layla, every day is a battleground. The pay gap, the thigh gap and selfies that are photoshopped - they’re just part of the world she lives in. But Layla’s world is about to change. Award winning writer Sabrina Mahfouz weaves together the voices of 1000 UK teens collected from a national survey. WHY? A hard hitting yet hopeful story of how girls just wanna have fun(damental human rights). Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc)

Norden Farm Associate Company: Maidenhead Music Society presents

The Heath String Quartet with Adrian Brendel Thur 29 Sept 7.30pm The Heath are among the foremost string quartets in the UK. Their programme includes quartets by Haydn (op 54 no 4) and Beethoven (op 130). They are joined by renowned cellist Adrian Brendel (son of pianist Alfred Brendel) to play the sublime Schubert cello quintet. WHY? Don’t miss this superb performance of the best in classical music played by the best? Courtyard Theatre £17, £12 MMS Members (£5 under 16s, free with an paying adult)

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

RM Promotions present

The Lindisfarne Story

£15 Debra Stephenson – Night of One Hundred Voices

Sun 2 Oct 7.30pm Tyneside group Lindisfarne exploded onto the music scene in 1970. They became the standard bearers for acoustic based rock music. The group achieved international success and their music is still ever present on UK radio. Former group members Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw tell The Lindisfarne Story from the very beginning. WHY? Featuring stories and live acoustic versions of the classic songs, all illustrated with archive video and stills Courtyard Theatre £18

Fri 30 Sept 8pm An evening of comedy, music and impressions! Debra is the star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers and The Impressions Show, ITV1’s Newzoids, Coronation Street and Bad Girls. WHY? ‘An amazingly accomplished performer’ Radio Times Courtyard Theatre

FILM@ NORDEN FARM Enjoy the best of art-house, independent and foreign language films. Ask for a copy of our latest film brochure

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Sun 2 Oct 7.30pm Celebrating the very best of the musicals. Expect songs from some of the biggest shows from the UK and overseas. Joining host Tom Murton are the exceptional Amelia Wall, Lorna Young and Niven Willett. WHY? An unforgettable evening of musical theatre, performed by some of Berkshire’s leading musical theatre talents Studio £10 (£8 conc)

Contender Charlie, China Plate and Warwick Arts Centre present

Macbeth - Blood will have Blood Thur 6 Oct 7pm This one man adaptation takes us on a breakneck journey through the blood-soaked world of Macbeth. It uses razor sharp storytelling, a dramatic on screen world and a heart-stopping soundtrack. Young audiences (and their families) are offered a glimpse into life under Scotland’s tyrant King. Suitable for ages 9+ years. WHY? An unforgettable introduction to Shakespeare’s shocking story of ambition, greed and the abuse of power Studio £14 (£10 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £40

Jazz at the Farm presents

The Pendulum Jazz Orchestra Fri 7 Oct 8pm The 25 piece orchestra returns to Norden Farm. The young lions of Pendulum perform with featured guest artist Julian Siegel (sax) and surprise guests. The orchestra’s CD is nominated for ‘Re-issue CD of the Year 2016’. Expect a festival of jazz in one swinging, fiery, creative night. A memorable evening - creating echoes of summer thunder, autumn storms and evoking still, clear nights of winter.rs. WHY? ‘The future of jazz is safe in the hands of these young chefs’ Brecon Jazz Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Family Sat 8 Oct 8pm

Writer-performer and UK poetry slam champion Ben Norris battles the country’s most notorious service stations and the perils of lower-league football in search of the man who became his father. A hilarious and moving ramshackle road trip that asks searching questions of identity. Winner of the IdeasTap Underbelly Award 2015. WHY? ‘A truly talented performer with genuine presence and charisma to burn’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks Studio £14 (£12 conc)

Back to Blackbrick Sun 9 Oct 2pm Cosmo keeps a promise to his grandad - to go to Blackbrick. He finds a forgotten corner of a distant past. It is a past that his grandad has never talked about. A brand new adaptation of Sarah Moore Fitzgerald’s beautiful novel about Alzheimer’s and time travel. With a live original folk score. WHY? ‘A triumph… captures the imagination and the heart’ ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby.com Studio £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

Flux Maidenhead Festival of Music

Sun 9, Wed 12, Thur13, Sat 15 and Sun 16 Oct times vary Courtyard Theatre and Studio COMMUNITY HIRE

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Sun 9 Oct 7.30pm Preetha Narayanan (violin) trained in both Western classical and Indian Carnatic violin. Shammi Pithia (bansuri) is an accomplished producer and multiinstrumentalist Michael Goodey has worked with artists such as Plan B. Suroj Sureshbabu has developed a unique percussive guitar style that drives the rhythm in Flux live sets. WHY? Expect shades of folk, indie, Western and Indian classical music Studio £14, Supporters £11

FelicityWard 50% More Likely To Die Sat 15 Oct 8pm

The Billy Joel Songbook performed by Elio Pace and his band Fri 14 Oct 8pm A sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. WHY? An electrifying concert performed by this dynamic singer/songwriter and his 6 piece band Courtyard Theatre £22.50 (£20 conc)

In 2015 Felicity wrote a show about mental illness and her bumhole (IBS). At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe it was the third-best reviewed comedy show. Always one to flog a dead horse, this is her latest show about mental illness. WHY? ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Independent ★★★★ The Sunday Times ★★★★ Three Weeks ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ Time Out Studio £12

Kathryn Barker Productions presents

The Collector By Henry Naylor

Tues 18 Oct 7.30pm 2003, Mazrat Prison. One of Saddam’s most notorious torture houses. More than 10,000 people died here. Now, under Allied command, Nassir works here. He’s a local, translating for the American interrogators. He’s pro-Western, determined to bring liberal values to his country. And he’s about to get married to his sweetheart. But when he is recognized by a psychotic prisoner, his life becomes a living hell…. WHY? Born out of Naylors own experiences of a visit to Bagram Airbase in 2003. Fringe First Winner at Edinburgh 2014 followed by sold-out run at London’s Arcola Theatre Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc)

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Soho Theatre presents

Pajama Men 2 Man 3 Musketeers Wed 19 Oct 8pm The spectacularly surreal duo have won acclaim across the globe. Peek into their labyrinthine minds with an audacious show packed with hilarious characters. The shape-shifting double act bring a live, comic existential meltdown that takes place as two comedians attempt to stage an epic, historical, romance novel in under an hour. Suitable for ages 16+ years.

A Night of ELO Fri 21 Oct 8pm A dramatic taste of what the classic ELO were like in their heyday. The whole experience is a professional re-enactment of an ELO concert with great sound reproduction and light show. It brings back the age of Glam Rock and pays tribute to the beautifully crafted songs of Jeff Lynne.

WHY? ★★★★★ Times | ★★★★★ Guardian ★★★★★ Telegraph | ★★★★★ Time Out

WHY? All the big hits are performed - Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, plus many more

Studio £14

Courtyard Theatre £17.50

Wifi Wars Sat 22 Oct 2pm and 8pm A live comedy game show where you play along! Login with your smartphone or tablet and compete in games, quizzes and challenges to win the show and prizes! Hosted by comedian and regular videogames commentator Steve McNeil. He’s appeared on Challenge TV’s Videogame Nation and Ginx TV’s Minecraft: Digging Deeper. This autumn Steve stars in Dave’s Go 8-Bit alongside by Dara O’Briain. WHY? ‘Not to be missed’ The Guardian Studio

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£15

Christian Garrick and the Budapest Cafe Orchestra Sat 22 Oct 8pm

Traditional folk and gypsy flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia. The line up includes Christian Garrick (violin, darabuka), Eddie Hession (accordion), Adrian Zolotuhin (guitar, saz, balalaika, domra) and Kelly Cantlon (double bass). They perform Klezmer, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and ballads such as the theme to Schindler’s List. WHY? ‘awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy’ The Times Courtyard Theatre £15

Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage Sun 23 Oct 7.30pm The folk duo perform intimate duets with just mountain dulcimer, dobro and guitar. They create a refined sound that is both decidedly their own and classically timeless. Hannah is influenced by her time in the American North East. Ben has written and toured with The Willows. WHY? ‘Beautiful voice breathes new life into traditional material from both sides of the pond’ Maverick Magazine Studio £12

TripAdvisor

The Rat Pack is Back

£22

Sun 23 Oct 7.30pm

Britain’s longest running tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. The trio sing like their heroes, physically resemble them on stage, share their unique mannerisms and even talk like they are appearing at the Sands. They are backed by the Swinging Don Hunt band and joined by two dancers.

‘I have visited Norden Farm regularly for years. We are so lucky to have such an art centre locally. I try to support it as best I can. A variety of events for all interests’ Tina P (June 16)

WHY? With all the hits including Ain’t That a Kick In The Head, The Lady is a Tramp, My Way, Mr Bojangles and New York New York Courtyard Theatre

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Half Term at the Farm Everyday Activities (Monday – Saturday) Arts and crafts sessions 10.15am (1 hour) | £5 per child

Storytelling

1.15pm and 3.30pm (20 minutes) | £2 per child

Concertini presents

Music for Flute and Harp AGE

2+ YEARS Mon 24 Oct 11.30am and 2pm Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope - but wait, is that a shark, in the park!? Join Timothy Pope (and his telescope!) on his exciting adventures. A fin-tastic family musical from the creative team behind The Hairy Maclary show. WHY? Nick Sharratt is the award winning illustrator best known for working with Jacqueline Wilson and Julia Donaldson. All three of his Shark in the Park books come alive on stage! Courtyard Theatre

Tues 25 Oct 11.30am and 2pm 11.30am - Pieces are kept short and children can move around and interact with the music if they like. Quiet toys and colouring are available. Suitable for ages 0-5 years. Babies under 18 months - free. 2pm - Children can interact with the musicians, ask questions and play instruments. Suitable for ages 5+ years. WHY? Live music concerts for families, performed in a relaxed and enjoyable way Studio

Tickets

Films

Family shows (unless otherwise stated) £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

Finding Dory, Pete’s Dragon, Swallows and Amazons. See website or family brochure for more details

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Norwich Puppet Theatre presents

The Tinderbox

Wed 26 Oct 11.30am and 2pm A roguish soldier acquires a magic tinderbox. It gives him the power to summon three extraordinary dogs to do his bidding. Join the soldier on a remarkable rollercoaster adventure from rags to riches and back again! With rod puppets, shadow puppets, humanettes, glove puppets and animation. WHY? Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen AGE

Studio

YEARS

AGE

Theatre of Widdershins presents

YEARS

Rapunzel

Thur 27 and Fri 28 Oct 11.30am and 2pm Tangles? Split Ends? Frizzy? Flyaway? It’s hard having a bad hair day. Poor Rapunzel spends her life in a tower with a wicked old witch using her hair as a step ladder! WHY? An enchanting show based on the Grimm tale Courtyard Theatre

Next Steps: Dance Intensive Led by Charlie Dixon

AGE

9-12 YEARS

Thur 27 - Fri 28 Oct 10am - 4pm Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio for two jam packed days. No audition necessary. WHY? Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique in class, learn routines and create your own choreography Studio £75 (£65 Advantage Card)

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

CHILDREN’S 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

Photo credit Jodie Humphries

Tim FitzHigham as Will Kempe – Shakespeare’s Stand Up Tues 25 Oct 7.30pm In 1600 the greatest comedian in the world and the greatest playwright in history had a big fight. What happened next is the stuff of legend... To show Shakespeare the true nature of comedy Will Kempe morris danced from London to Norwich in nine days. Now multi award winning comedian Tim FitzHigham takes on Will Kempe in a Shakespeare stand up comedy show. WHY? ‘Inspirational’ Time Out Studio £12

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An Intimate Evening with Jo Harman - Voice and Piano Tour Thur 27 Oct 8pm The award winning vocalist performs an intimate, soulful and compelling gig. Expect ‘bare-to-thebone’ versions of Jo’s own songs and her own take on songs that mean something special to her. Jo has played at festivals around the world including BluesFest three years in a row. WHY? ’Sometimes you hear a voice that leaves you speechless...I am’ Huey Morgan, BBC Radio 2 Studio

Nish Kumar Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud Fri 28 Oct 8pm A comedy show about history, democracy and capitalism. Nish has been seen on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News For You. He is an Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2015. WHY? ‘Utterly brilliant’ ★★★★★ Time Out Studio £14 (£12 conc)

£14

Norden Farm Associate Company: Maidenhead Music Society presents

WMSO Young Musicians of 2015 Thur 27 Oct 7.30pm Winners of the Windsor and Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra’s Young Musicians competition demonstrate why they will be the virtuosos of tomorrow. Violinist Polina Makhova plays pieces by Bach, Brahms, Ysaye and Shostakovich. Elliot Gresty will play Saint-Saens, Herbert Howells and Verdi on the clarinet. WHY? Prepare to be thrilled! Courtyard Theatre £15, £10 MMS Members (£5 under 16s, free with an paying adult)

Simon Goodall and The Bourne Again Shadows Fri 28 Oct 8pm Reproducing the authentic sounds of Cliff and The Shadows in the sixties. This is a celebration of some of the UK’s most enduring music. Their repertoire includes Cliff classics like The Young Ones, Living Doll, Summer Holiday and Please Don’t Tease. Also expect Shadows big hits including Apache, Wonderful Land and Foot-Tapper. WHY? Even Sir Cliff has said Simon is the best sound-alike in the business. Courtyard Theatre £15

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Dark Side of the Wall Sat 29 Oct 8pm A tribute to Pink Floyd. The award winning band are celebrating their 20th anniversary. Expect over two hours of reverent tribute to their heroes as they perform music from all Pink Floyd’s classic albums and feature tracks. WHY? With all the hits including Comfortably Numb, Money, Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Another Brick in The Wall Courtyard Theatre £16

Maidenhead Drama Guild presents

Lovesong by Abi Morgan

Wed 2 - Sat 5 Nov 7.45pm The story of one couple, told from two different points in their lives decades apart. Their past and present selves collide in this haunting and beautiful tale of togetherness. All relationships have their ups and downs; the optimism of youth becomes the wisdom of experience. WHY? ‘Compelling, understated perfection. Both poignant and uplifting’ The Stage Studio £12 (£10 conc) COMMUNITY HIRE

Pierre Bensusan

St John’s Chamber Orchestra Sun 30 Oct 7.30pm Alexander Ullman (piano) Mark Kesel (trumpet) Nigel Wilkinson (conductor) Haydn Symphony No.96 on D (Miracle) Hummel Trumpet Concerto Mozart Entractes from King Thamos Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 The 18th century programme includes one of Haydn’s jolliest symphonies, Hummel’s popular Trumpet Concerto and a rare outing for some striking incidental music by Mozart. WHY? Young British pianist Alexander Ullman plays Beethoven’s high spirited First Concerto Courtyard Theatre £17 (£15.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)

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Wed 2 Nov 8pm The ‘Mozart of Guitar’ is an acoustic guitar virtuoso, performing across the world for over 40 years. He is winner of the 2014 Independent Music Award in the Live Performance Album category. He is a one-of-akind artist whose music transcends genre and time. WHY? ‘His artistry has only increased in depth and complexity as he has matured’ Guitar Player Magazine Courtyard Theatre

£16

A Diwali Celebration Sun 6 Nov 5pm

Southern Tenant Folk Union Thur 3 Nov 8pm The string band produce a thought provoking and arresting take on roots and folk music. Their emphasis is on bluegrass, gospel and country made once more to fit in with Seeger/Ochs style protest folk songs. The band’s thrilling live show engages the audience, tells stories, is informal and displays the fully eclectic music from across their career. WHY? ‘A folk band for the Occupy era – passionate, political and mischievous’ Q Magazine Courtyard Theatre £14

An evening of music and dance featuring Geet, Ghazal, Bollywood, Qawalli and more. Performed by Devdutt Joshi and his musicians. Dev is well versed in many genres of Indian music. He has performed concerts throughout the UK, USA, Canada, India and Europe (drums). WHY? Students from Norden Farm’s Bollywood and Kathak classes also perform Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s), Family and Friends (4 people) £32

Jazz at the Farm presents

Jim Mullen (guitar) Fri 4 Nov 8pm The international icon of jazz guitar is known for his great swinging, soulful style. He is winner of multiple British Jazz Awards. Jim is also one half of pioneering jazz funk band Morrissey-Mullen. He is supported by one of Ronnie Scott’s favourite rhythm sections: Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). WHY? Jim has played with Average White Band, Georgie Fame and Jocelyn Brown Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)

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£8 The Studio Session Sun 6 Nov 7.30pm Part of the Farm’s programme to support emerging musicians. Local acts play three numbers - at least one of which is an original. If you would like to perform, please email: jane.corry@nordenfarm.org. WHY? ‘Great night with a brilliant range of different styles. Really entertaining’ John Cee Stannard (previous act)

Claires Court School presents

A Night at the Movies Fri 11 and Sat 12 Nov 7.30pm Some of the world’s favourite cinema soundtracks are performed by the school’s senior students. The programme includes The Great Escape, Pirates of the Caribbean, What a Wonderful World, Ghostbusters, Moon River and Stand By Me. WHY? A show filled with song, dance, performance and music

Studio

Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s), Family and Friends (4 people) £32 COMMUNITY HIRE

The Changing Room Fri 11 Nov 8pm

Fol Espoir present

Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain

Original award winning songs in English and Cornish language. The band have won Kan rag Kernow 2015 and the International Pan Celtic Song Contest 2015. Their debut album is listed in The Telegraph’s Best Folk Albums of 2015. They perform rootsy Celtic infused songs heavily influenced by the industrial heritage of Cornwall.

Wed 9 Nov 7.30pm

WHY? ‘I’m mightily impressed’ Mike Harding

The British don’t know how to make a good cup of coffee. You don’t know how to make a good cup of tea. It’s an even swap. It’s 1942 and Yankee servicemen arrive in England. The Americans see the Brits as a strange race. Get ready to judge for yourself as a crack team of experts attempt to explain the rules of British life.

Studio £12

WHY? ‘Wholly idiotic, inducing a helpless laughter that almost incapacitates the audience’ ★★★★ The Stage Courtyard Theatre £15

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The Horne Section Tues 15 Nov 8pm

Lucy Porter Consequences Sun 13 Nov 8pm A hilarious new show of heartfelt personal revelations and incisive cultural observations. Lucy covers some or all of the following: censorship, generational conflict, theological ethics, home-brewing, quizzing, Britpop of the 1990s, falconry and Gary Wilmot. WHY? ‘Impeccably punch-lined anecdotes… Genuinely delightful’ ★★★★ The Telegraph Studio £14

TripAdvisor ‘Have been here several times for all sorts of concerts both in the studio and the theatre and I always like the atmosphere. It is very relaxed and chilled. Great place to enjoy a cultural evening out’ Elina Z (May 16)

A heady mix of spontaneous stand up, spectacular performance and outlandish musical talent led by comedian Alex Horne. The Horne Section are Dictionary Corner regulars on Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. They starred in their own hit BBC Radio 4 series and are the first band to ever host BBC2’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks. WHY? ‘We can’t recommend The Horne Section highly enough’ ★★★★★ Time Out Courtyard Theatre £15

Open Clasp Theatre presents

Key Change

Wed 16 Nov 7.30pm What do women in prison say to a captured audience of men? Drama devised with women in Her Majesty’s Prison Low Newton to tour to male prisons. It carries the stories of some of the UK’s most marginalised women over the razor wire through an intense, raw and illuminating portrayal of women in prison. Suitable for ages 12+ years. WHY? ‘A touching, empowering work’ ★★★★★ The Stage Studio

£14

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Sept - Dec 2016

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Quick Guide September Date

Courtyard Theatre

Thur 01 Fri 02 Sat 03 Sun 04 Tues 06 Wed 07 Thur 08 Fri 09 Sat 10 Sun 11 Tues 13 Wed 14 Thur 15 Fri 16 Sat 17

47 05 05 05

NT Live: The Deep Blue Sea Dave Gorman The British Invasion Show A Musical Soirée Film - TBC Film - TBC Viennese Connections - Summer Concert Series 3 The Real Thing An Evening of Jazz - Raising Money for MacMillan

Sun 18 Tues 20 Wed 21 Thur 22 Fri 23 Sat 24 Sun 25 Tues 27 Wed 28 Thur 29 Fri 30

06 03 06 07 07 07 07 07 07

47 10 10 47 11 11

October Sat 01 Sun 02

Tues 04 Wed 05 Thur 6 Fri 07 Sat 08 Sun 09 Tues 11 Wed 12 Thur 13 Fri 14 Sat 15 Sun 16 Tues 18 Wed 19 Thur 20 Fri 21 Sat 22 Sun 23 Mon 24 Tues 25 Wed 26 Thur 27 Fri 28 Sat 29

ROH Live: Norma The Lindisfarne Story

Film - TBC Film - TBC Film - TBC Jazz at the Farm - The Pendulum Jazz Orchestra Film - TBC Maidenhead Festival of Music

13 13 47 14 13 13 15 47 15 16 16 17

18 20 18 20 21

Studio / Long Barn (LB)

Sunday Stories

Nashville in the Round

07 07 Made in Dagenham 07 Made in Dagenham Made in Dagenham 08 Made in Dagenham 08 Made in Dagenham 08 You’re Getting Warmer (Maidenhead Town Centre) Film - TBC 05 09 Film - TBC Film - TBC NT Live: The Threepenny Opera 09 Film - TBC 09 09 Caerphilly Male Voice Choir Concert Film - TBC Layla’s Room RSC Live: Cymbeline 10 The Heath String Quartet with Adrian Brendel 10 10 Debra Stephenson

47 11

Film - TBC Maidenhead Festival of Music Maidenhead Festival of Music RSC Live: King Lear The Billy Joel Songbook Maidenhead Festival of Music Maidenhead Festival of Music The Collector Film - TBC ROH Live: Così fan Tutte A Night of ELO Christian Garrick and the Budapest Cafe Orchestra The Rat Pack is Back Shark in the Park Film - TBC Film - TBC Rapunzel WMSO Young Musicians of 2015 Rapunzel Simon Goodall and The Bourne Again Shadows Dark Side of the Wall

Going South It’s Show Time! with the Noteworthy Vocal Quartet Jonathan Pie - Live De Temps Antan The Vinyl Frontier So Comedy Live - Brett Goldstein and Guests Sunday Stories Jessica Martin Gilmore and Roberts Lee Nelson (work in progress) Autumn Ceilidh

Hi-de-Hi Hi-de-Hi Hi-de-Hi

Hi-de-Hi

Showtime unplugged

12 08 13 13 14

Macbeth - Blood will have Blood The Vinyl Frontier The Hitchhikers Guide to the Family Back to Blackbrick Flux

14 05

Felicity Ward - 50% More Likely To Die Sunday Stories

15 09

Pajama Men - 2 Man 3 Musketeers Lee Nelson (work in progress)

15 16

Wifi Wars Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage

17 19 18 18 20 18 20

Concertini - Music for Flute and Harp Will Kempe – Shakespeare’s Stand Up The Tinderbox Next Steps: Dance Intensive Jo Harman - Voice and Piano Tour Next Steps: Dance Intensive Nish Kumar

Comedy

Theatre

F ilm / Eve n t Cin e ma

Fami ly

Musi c

Sp o ke n Wo r d

October (contd) Date

Courtyard Theatre

Sun 30

48 21

Branagh Theatre Live: The Entertainer St John’s Chamber Orchestra

Studio / Long Barn (LB)

November Tues 01 Wed 02 Thur 03 Fri 04 Sat 05 Sun 06 Tues 08 Wed 09 Thur 10 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13 Tues 15 Wed 16 Thur 17 Fri 18 Sat 19

21 22 48 22 22 23 23 23 24 48 27 27

Tues 22 Wed 23 Thur 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27

29 30

Tues 29 Wed 30

30 30

Film - TBC Pierre Bensusan 21 Southern Tenant Folk Union 21 ROH Live: Anastasia Jazz at the Farm - Jim Mullen (guitar) 21 Film - TBC 21 A Diwali Celebration 23 Film - TBC Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain Film - TBC A Night at the Movies 23 A Night at the Movies 09 05 Film - TBC 24 The Horne Section ROH Live: Les Contes d’Hoffman 24 Film - TBC 27 Latin from the North Clare Teal and her Trio 27 28 Film - TBC Film - TBC The London Concord Ensemble 28 Film - TBC 29 An Evening with Rosemary Shrager 29 Sing! Sing! Sing! 08 05 Blofeld and Baxter: Rogues on the Road Russell Howard (work in progress)

Lovesong Lovesong Lovesong Lovesong The Studio Session

The Changing Room Lee Nelson (work in progress) Sunday Stories Lucy Porter Key Change Jarlath Regan Ellie Taylor Artisan Fair Nine Lives Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Robert Habermann: The Life and Songs of Frank Sinatra The Vinyl Frontier Sunday Stories

December Thur 01 Fri 02 Sat 03 Sun 04 Tues 06 Wed 07 Thur 08 Fri 09 Sat 10 Sun 11 Tues 13 Wed 14 Thur 15 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sun 18 Tues 20 Wed 21 Thur 22 Fri 23 Wed 28 Thur 29 Fri 30 Sat 31 Sun 01

31 31

32 32 33 33 48 34 34 34 34

35 48

35 35

Film - TBC Hundred Watt Club The Mods and Rockers Show Film - TBC

30 31

Sofie Hagan Frozen Floral Roadshow

05 Sunday Stories 32 Martin Harley Film - TBC Film - TBC An Evening with Brydon, Mack and Mitchell Jazz at the Farm - Steve Waterman (trumpet) 33 Christmas Ceilidh 08 The Vinyl Frontier The Sherry Babys The Carnival of the Animals - Lantern Parade (Town Centre) ROH Live: The Nutcracker 05 Sunday Stories Film - TBC A Charity Concert in aid of Thames Valley Hospice Alec Dankworth’s World Spirit The Alter Eagles Thames Valley Gay Chorus - It’s Christmas! Film - TBC 05 Sunday Stories Film - TBC Film - TBC The Albion Christmas Band André Rieu: Christmas with André Film - TBC Film - TBC Film - TBC New Year’s Eve Hoedown at The Farm New Year’s Day Concert

Maidenhead WEA presents

Latin from the North Fri 18 Nov 7.30pm Blending hip British jazz cool with fiery horns and blazing Latin percussion. Expect a sizzling blend of great compositions, vibrant improvisation and infectious rhythms played by six world-class musicians. Number 1 in The Guardian’s Pick of the Week. WHY? ‘Really lively and enjoyable’ The Observer Courtyard Theatre £17

£12 Thur 17 Nov 8pm The creator and host of the award winning Irishman Abroad podcast comes to Maidenhead. Expect an evening of on-the-ball observation and high end audience messing in the company of one of the sharpest minds in comedy. Jarlath has appeared on BBC2’s Russell Howard’s Good News, Comedy Central’s The World Stands Up and BBC2’s The Apprentice You’re Fired. WHY? ’Downright hilarious… comedy genius’ The Irish Times Studio

Clare Teal and her Trio TripAdvisor ‘Maidenhead's best kept secret! I can't believe some of the great acts we've seen here. It's a great way to see some super comedy at a budget price, very often in a small studio’ LJA (June 16)

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Sat 19 Nov 8pm The award winning jazz singer still revels in performing in intimate venues. She performs music from The Great American and British Songbooks to hits made popular by her heroes Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day and Peggy Lee. She creates a melting pot of styles and genres, but all sung in her inimitable style. WHY? A dazzling evening of exquisite melodies sung by one of the UK’s greatest interpreters of song Courtyard Theatre £20

Artisan Fair Sat 19 Nov 11am - 4pm The 18th century Long Barn provides the perfect backdrop to pick up a unique Christmas gift. Browse stalls from local sellers showcasing hand made wares. WHY? The Café Bar is open all day, and will be serving mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas flavoured coffee

Ellie Taylor – Infidelliety Sat 19 Nov 8pm The stand up comedian is star of BBC 2’s Mock the Week, BBC 1’s The John Bishop Show, Radio 4’s The Now Show and Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 Cats. She is back with a new show dealing with that pesky bit of marriage known as monogamy. Support act to be confirmed. WHY? ‘Smart, self-mocking and telegenic, it’s hard to see what else is going to stand in Taylor’s way’ The Scotsman Studio £14

Leeds Studio presents

Nine Lives

Thur 24 Nov 7.30pm A real personal story behind the asylum headlines. Ishmael has fled from his home in Zimbabwe, where a fresh wave of homophobia threatens his life. In Leeds is the prospect of sanctuary, and of a new life among strangers. But will those strangers accept him? The clock is ticking, and his fate is being decided… can Ishmael find a place to call home again? Suitable for ages 14+ years. WHY? ‘Affecting and direct’ The Guardian Studio £14, Supporters £11

Norden Farm Associate Company: Maidenhead Music Society presents

The London Concord Ensemble Thur 24 Nov 7.30pm The London Conchord Ensemble present a programme of pieces for combinations of French horn, violin and piano. It includes work by Schumann, Poulenc, Ravel, Debussy and Brahms. WHY? The ensemble’s imaginative programming has won them many accolades, including performances at the BBC Courtyard Theatre £15, £10 MMS Members (£5 under 16s, free with an paying adult)

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RM Promotions present

Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Fri 25 Nov 8pm Legendary fiddle player and vocalist Peter Knight (Steeleye Span) is joined by Roger Flack (guitar, vocals) and Vincent Salzfaas (percussion). The trio has firmly established their burgeoning reputation as one of the most innovative acts on the folk/ roots scene. WHY? ‘Magnificent… a feast of imaginative music’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph Studio £15

An Evening with Rosemary Shrager Sat 26 Nov 8pm

She has been a firm favourite on British TV since 2007 - now Rosemary takes to the stage. She shares her passion for food and her life story. There will also be a live demonstration of how to cook and complete one of Rosemary’s favourite dishes. WHY? Expect a catalogue of anecdotes and never before heard stories from the last thirty years along with a few kitchen based secrets Courtyard Theatre £16

Robert Habermann: His Way - The Life and Songs of Frank Sinatra Sat 26 Nov 8pm The remarkable story of Ol’ Blue Eyes - his rise and fall and rise again. From band singer with Tommy Dorsey, to 1940s pop idol and recording some of the 20th century’s most popular songs. Robert Habermann is an award winning singer. He performs with Musical Director Trevor Brown. WHY? With all the hits including Come Fly With Me, Fly Me To The Moon, Witchcraft, You Make Me Feel So Young, Strangers In The Night and My Way Studio

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£14

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Jewel Tones present

T OU

Sing! Sing! Sing! Sun 27 Nov 7pm Courtyard Theatre £10 COMMUNITY HIRE

Blofeld and Baxter: Rogues on the Road

Tues 29 Nov 7.30pm

Blowers and Backers are back again by popular demand! Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld is one of Britain’s most loved and recognisable broadcasters. Peter Baxter is the legendary producer of TMS. The duo are bastions of the beloved Test Match Special with over 80 years in the commentary box and touring the globe between them. WHY? They’ve seen plenty of shenanigans, so come ready to be shocked and entertained by good men behaving badly

Russell Howard (work in progress) Wed 30 Nov 7.30pm Courtyard Theatre £15

Courtyard Theatre £18.50

£12 Sofie Hagan Shimmer Shatter Thur 1 Dec 8pm The Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Newcomer and Chortle Best Newcomer 2015 winner brings her brand new show. Join one of the fastest rising stars in comedy as she attempts to tackle her inner and outer demons in this hilarious and very personal show. WHY? Sofie’s popular Guilty Feminist podcast has reached 250,000 downloads Studio

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Frozen Floral Roadshow

Hundred Watt Club

Fri 2 Dec 2pm and 7.30pm

Presenting a dazzling and varied line up featuring your hostess for the evening Lili La Scala. Featuring glittering showgirl Lena Mae, absurd musical comedy from the guitar wielding, rubber faced Elliot Mason, astounding circus from hula hooper and human pretzel Storm Hooper and hilarious character parodies from traditional burlesque artist Miss Glory Pearl! Ages 18+ years.

Mig Kimpton is winner of 11 medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. His show is full of flowers, stories and theatrical gossip. Mig combines anecdotes from his thirty years of working in theatre and his extensive work with all things floral to provide a fun evening full of flowers. WHY? ‘Mig is a showman through and through which makes for such an entertaining time’ Flora International Magazine Studio £15, Supporters £13

Fri 2 Dec 8pm

WHY? A real ‘dress up and sit down’ night of vintage inspired, naughty AND nice entertainment! Courtyard Theatre £16

The Mods and Rockers Show Sat 3 Dec 8pm The five piece band have an excellent reputation for delivering powerful, entertaining shows with an infectious blend of humour and outstanding musicianship. The line up includes Tim Huggins (vocals), Steve Barnacle (bass), Mickey Simmonds (keyboards), John Kennard (guitar) and Johnny Marter (drums). They are all experienced session musicians who have worked with leading artists. WHY? Expect 60s and 70s classics from The Who, The Kinks, The Small Faces, Deep Purple, Manfredd Mann, The Rolling Stones and more Courtyard Theatre

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£15

Martin Harley Sun 4 Dec 7.30pm A supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. Martin has headlined Music City Roots in Nashville and toured the US coast to coast. He is renowned for his prowess as a slide guitarist. WHY? ‘Harley offers the listener a masterclass in taste, style and roots blues’ Guitarist Magazine Studio £13.50

INTERVAL DRINKS Order your interval drinks in advance and beat the rush at the bar!

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OU Jazz at the Farm presents

Steve Waterman (trumpet) Fri 9 Dec 8pm

15 An Evening with Brydon, Mack and Mitchell Thur 8 Dec 8pm Courtyard Theatre £15

A long awaited return to Norden Farm from one of the most sought after jazz soloists in Europe. Steve is a prolific composer whose music is performed by many of the UK’s top big bands. Supported by his selected quartet: Will Gibson (sax), Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). WHY? Steve has toured Europe performing in jazz festivals and played at the Havana Jazz Festival Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Christmas Ceilidh

£20

Fri 9 Dec 7.30pm

The Sherry Babys

An evening of dance in our atmospheric 18th century Long Barn. A caller will guide you through dances while ceilidh band Nedron’s Jig provide the live music.

A celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Join The Sherry Babys on a musical journey through the sounds of one of the most successful bands of all time. From the classic songs of the 1950s such as Still of the Night and Teenager in Love to the slick choreography and recognisable falsettos.

WHY? A perfect social event for Christmas parties

WHY? Expect all the hits including Let’s Hang On, Walk Like a Man, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and more

Long Barn £15 (£13 conc)

Courtyard Theatre

Sat 10 Dec 8pm

Norden Farm presents

The Carnival of the Animals -

Maidenhead’s Community Lantern Parade Sat 10 Dec from 4.30pm Our annual parade brings the local community together to light up the town centre. Create lanterns at family workshops in the weeks before the parade then join us for live music, entertainment and celebrations with the town. On Thursday 15 December, we’ll be continuing the fun with The Carnival of the Animals After Party. See page 45 for workshop details and keep an eye on our website for all parade information. Town Centre

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The Alter Eagles

Maidenhead Concert Band presents

A Charity Concert in aid of Thames Valley Hospice

Fri 16 Dec 8pm

The six piece band are now in their 12th year. They continue to deliver the most authentic Eagles tribute on the planet. Rocking guitars, sweet country harmonies, soulful ballads and all the greatest hits from one of the best loved bands in the world. If you saw them last time, you’ll know to expect a surprise or two…

Wed 14 Dec 7.45pm A good night out for the whole family, with a wide variety of music and Christmas songs to get you into the Christmas spirit! WHY? The annual event is conducted by Peter Ripper Courtyard Theatre £8

WHY? ‘World class’ Lemonrock Gig Guide

COMMUNITY HIRE

Courtyard Theatre £16

Alec Dankworth’s World Spirit

Thames Valley Gay Chorus present

Thur 15 Dec 8pm

It’s Christmas!

Formed out of Alec’s love of music from the Iberian peninsula, he crosses the Straits of Gibraltar into Africa and beyond. The line up includes Emily Dankworth (vocals), leading tenor Brandon Allen and world percussionist Paul Clarvis. They explore melodies from Africa, South America and other continents from a jazz perspective.

Sat 17 Dec 7.30pm If you only go to one Christmas concert, be in the company of the Thames Valley Gay Chorus. Their unique blend of popular songs, Christmas classics plus a few surprises are sure to bring some Christmas cheer! WHY? The versatile and joyful TVGC have a habit of selling out every concert! Courtyard Theatre £13 (£11 conc)

WHY? With tunes by Duke Ellington, Bela Flek, Antonio-Carlos Jobim, Abdullah Ibrahim and WC Handy originating from Ireland, Venezuela, Bulgaria, South Africa, Mali and Brazil Courtyard Theatre £15

COMMUNITY HIRE

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

RM Promotions present

The Albion Christmas Band Thur 22 Dec 8pm Traditional English Christmas music, dancing and celebration. An Albion Christmas has been touring for nearly 20 years. It features the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings. Expect a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance. WHY? ‘The perfect antidote to the corporate Christmas’ The Guardian Courtyard Theatre £19.50

St John’s Chamber Players present

New Year’s Day Concert Sun 1 Jan 7.30pm

The annual sell out concert returns for a 16th year. Full programme details to be announced. WHY? Including works by Handel, Vivaldi and JS Bach Courtyard Theatre £17 (£15.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)

New Year’s Eve Hoedown at The Farm

Sat 31 Dec 8.30pm Heck yeah it’s a hoedown! Join ceilidh and barn dance band Cut a Shine for foot stomping, riproaring, thigh-slapping traditional music and a night of all types of barn dancing. A fun, lively and thrilling way to celebrate this New Year’s Eve! WHY? Dust off your cowboy hats, gingham checks or general fancy dress for frolics on the Courtyard Theatre dance floor Norden Farm £20 before 31 October, £25 after Supporters £17 before 31 October, £22 after

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Now booking for Spring 17! The Snowman Sat 7 Jan 11.30am £10 (£8 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £32

Stephen K Amos World Famous Fri 13 and Sat 14 Jan 8pm £16

Purple Zeppelin Sat 21 Jan 8pm £16

Quick Guide

A d u lt Cla s s e s

Classes & Activities

Ch ild r e n s Cla s s e s

Regular Classes Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Mindfulness pg 37

Book Club (Monthly) pg 38

Acoustic Guitar pg 38

Friday Night Flamenco pg 38

Align and Flow Yoga pg 40

Zumba pg 39

Acoustic Guitar pg 38

Zumba pg 39

Yoga pg 39

Kathak Dance pg 44

Youth Theatre Norden Lights pg 42

Make Silver Jewellery pg 35

Invent Your Artwork pg 39

Make Silver Jewellery pg 39

Pre School Teddies Music Club pg 42

Youth Theatre Norden Lights pg 42

Pre School Dance Little Wrigglers pg 42

Youth Theatre Norden Lights pg 42

Arts Awards pg 44

Digi Den pg 44

Maidenhead Community Choir pg 37 Swing Dance pg 37 Floristry Night School pg 37 Body Control Pilates pg 38 Drawing in Colour pg 38 Bollywood Dance pg 43 Digi Den II pg 43

Art Adventures pg 43

Youth Dance Norden Exposure pg 43

One Off Classes and Workshops Sept Fun with Acrylics - Large and Loose [pg 40] Fun with Acrylics - Pen, Ink and Wash [pg 40] Fun with Acrylics - Towards Abstraction [pg 40] Fun with Acrylics - Portraits for Beginners [pg 40] Fun with Acrylics - Colourful Landscapes [pg 40] Introduction to Mindfulness [pg 41] Make Silver Rings and Bangles [pg 41] Introduction to Technical Theatre [pg 41] Mindfulness for Children [pg 45]

Oct

Portrait Drawing [pg 41] Alexander Technique [pg 41] Adult Upcycle Mixed Media and Print day [pg 41] Life Drawing[pg 41] Printing Workshops - Monoprinting [pg 41]

Oct (contd)

Introduction to Technical Theatre [pg 41] Ink Drawing Workshops - Weathered [pg 41] Mindfulness for Children [pg 45] Upcycled Dragonfly Mobile [pg 45]

Nov

Life Drawing [pg 41] Printing Workshops - Printing for Christmas [pg 41] Ink Drawing Workshops - Derelict [pg 41] Mindfulness for Children [pg 45] The Carnival of the Animals - Lantern Making Workshops [pg 45]

Dec

Chocolate Workshop [pg 41] The Carnival of the Animals - Workshop & Lantern Parade [pg 45]

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Regular Classes For adults

Norden Farm

NIGHT SCHOOL

From music to mindfulness and swing dance to book club - our night school is a collection of inspiring evening classes and workshops in a friendly environment. Enjoy a drink in the Café Bar before or after the session with your new classmates.

Mindfulness

Acceptance

Kindness

Led by Jane Barker

Tues 13 Sept

Tues 8 Nov

Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9pm | £10 per session

Having it All - The Paradox of our Time

Silent Night

A monthly opportunity to step out of ‘busy, busy, doing, doing’ and to drop into just ‘being’, to find some calm amongst the chaos. Learn how to focus on the present to help manage thoughts and feelings and to improve mental wellbeing.

Tues 6 Dec

Tues 11 Oct

Maidenhead Community Choir

Led by Tina Reibl Tues 13 Sept - 22 Nov (exc 25 Oct) | 7pm - 8.15pm | £75 per 10 week course An opportunity for all those who enjoy singing a toe-tapping repertoire, from Bach to Beatles and Gershwin to Gospel. No audition or sight reading required. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Floristry Night School

Led by Louise Temple Tuesdays | 7pm - 9pm | £18 per session

Swing Dance

Led by Jennifer Maghzal, Reading Swing Jam Tues 20 Sept - 8 Nov (exc 27 Sept, 25 Oct, 1 Nov) and Tues 15 Nov - 13 Dec Level 1 Class | 7.30pm - 8.30pm | £8 (£7 conc), £30 (£25 conc) per 5 week course Social Dancing | 8.30pm - 9.30pm | £3 Learn the Lindy Hop and partner-dancing from the 1920s-50s in a fun and informal environment. The Lindy Hop is often referred to as the most joyful dance. Once you get started it’s easy to catch the jitterbug. Suitable for all levels of experience.

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Festive Wreaths for Christmas Tues 22 Nov Use festive materials and your creative flair to create a beautiful Christmas door wreath.

Festive Table Centrepieces Tues 13 Dec Work with flowers, foliage and floristry foam to create a festive table arrangement.

Book Club Wed 7 Sept, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec 7.30pm - 9.30pm £5 per session including a drink from the bar Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Titles this season include The Children Act by Ian McEwan and The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George.

Acoustic Guitar

Led by Richard Lee Wed 7 Sept - 5 Oct, 12 Oct - 16 Nov (exc 26 Oct) and 23 Nov - 21 Dec Absolute Beginners | 8pm - 9pm Thur 8 Sept - 6 Oct, 13 Oct - 17 Nov (exc 27 Oct) and 24 Nov - 22 Dec Beginners | 7pm - 8pm Intermediate | 8.15pm - 9.15pm £36 per 5 week course Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. These are fun and friendly lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.

Friday Night Flamenco

Led by Leticia Iglesias Fri 2 Sept - 14 Oct (exc 23 Sept), 21 Oct - 2 Dec (exc 28 Oct) 8pm - 9pm £42 per 6 week course A great way to start the weekend - discover the rhythm and passion of Flamenco! Step into the atmosphere of Andalusia - its movements and music. Start by learning the basic steps and progress through the courses, in a relaxed and fun environment!

Tuesdays

Body Control Pilates Beginners

Led by Gillian Burn Tues 6 Sept - 4 Oct, 11 Oct - 15 Nov (exc 25 Oct) and 22 Nov - 20 Dec 1.30pm - 2.30pm £50 per 5 week course 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.

Drawing in Colour

Led by Jo Hall Tues 13 Sept -11 Oct and 1 Nov - 29 Nov 10am - 1pm £82 for 5 week course or £18 per class Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, Face Focus each week on drawing a different part of the face, looking at the structure of each and relating each to the whole head. Please bring your own materials.

Pastel: Transparent and shiny objects in pastel Explore how transparent and shiny materials can be depicted in pastel, from flowers seen through transparent wrapping to glass jars and metallic surfaces.

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Make Silver Jewellery

Led by Janet Richardson Wed 14 Sept - 19 Oct (exc 5 Oct) and 2 Nov – 30 Nov 10am - 12pm or 12.15pm - 2.15pm £84 per 5 week course Learn skills including cutting, soldering, filing, polishing and texturing. End the course with a set of jewellery. Experienced students are shown new techniques and guided on how to move forward with their own designs and projects. Suitable for all levels of experience. £28 materials fee (approx) to tutor for first 5 weeks.

Zumba

Led by Annet Bowler Thur 8 Sept - 15 Dec (exc 27 Oct) 10am - 11am £6 per class Party yourself into shape with the Zumba® programme. An exhilarating, effective, easy-tofollow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness-party™. Dance to various Latin rhythms including salsa, reggeaton, merengue, cumbia, bellydance and more.

Thursdays

Invent Your Artwork

Led by Amanda Schenk and Maggie Kluba Discover new processes and create original artworks using mixed media, paper and stitch.

Artist’s Sketchbooks Workshop Thur 29 Sept - 20 Oct 10am - 1pm £68 Create your own sketchbook while exploring expressive mark making. £15 materials fee to tutor.

Abstract Compositions Workshop Thur 10 Nov - 24 Nov 10am - 1pm £60 Interpret the world around you by exploring mixed media, paper and stitch to create abstracted artworks. £15 materials fee to tutor.

Box Office // 01628 788997

Fridays

Yoga

Led by Julie Potter Fri 5 Aug - 9 Sept, 16 Sept - 21 Oct and 4 Nov 16 Dec (exc 18 Nov) Intermediate 9.30am - 10.45am Beginners 11am - 12.15pm £10 per session (Beginners only) £42 per 6 week course Learn and practice traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques and guided relaxation exercises in these welcoming and dynamic sessions.

Make Silver Jewellery

Led by Janet Richardson Fri 16 Sept - 21 Oct (exc 7 Oct) and 4 Nov - 2 Dec 10am - 12pm or 12.15pm - 2.15pm £84 per 5 week course Another chance to take this popular class. Course content is the same as the Wednesday class.

Saturdays

Sundays

Align and Flow Yoga

Zumba

A dynamic yoga class with precise alignment focus. Linking the breath with a flow of postures with time at the end for relaxation will leave you feeling stronger, more flexible, calm and renewed. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Another chance to take the popular class and party yourself into shape!

Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page Sat 10 Sept - 10 Dec (exc 15 Oct) 10am - 11.15am | £8 per class or £91 for 13 week course

Led by Annet Bowler Sun 4 Sept - 20 Nov 11am - 12pm | £6 per class

One off classes and workshops Fun with Acrylics

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. A basic knowledge of acrylics is desirable, unless otherwise stated.

Large and Loose Fri 16 Sept Free up the way you paint by working large and fast! Produce a number of still life studies with an emphasis on energetic and expressive brushwork combined with careful colour selection.

Towards Abstraction – Natural Forms Fri 30 Sept Use scale, mark making and repetition to work through a process of taking a realistic starting point and creating an abstracted interpretation of it.

Portraits for Beginners Fri 7 Oct Explore aspects of colour, form, proportion and brushwork in portrait painting. With demos, handouts, exercises and individual help throughout the day.

Colourful Landscapes Pen, Ink and Wash Fri 23 Sept Learn how to use acrylic paints and inks in a loose and fluid way to create an image. Use wet-in-wet techniques, spattering, resists and water-soluble pencils.

Fri 14 Oct The group of painters known as the Fauvists Matisse, Derain, Dufy and Vlaminck - were renowned for their uninhibited use of vivid bold colour. Follow in their footsteps to create vibrant energetic landscape paintings.

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Introduction to Mindfulness

Alexander Technique

Printing Workshops

An introduction to mindfulness. A chance to step out of the ‘doing mode’ and to explore just ‘being’ for a few hours. The day combines information about mindfulness and practices.

A body awareness workshop teaching poise, balance and an easier way of carrying out everyday activity. It helps to relieve pain and discomfort brought on by poor posture and can help those with back and neck problems.

Materials to be supplied by participant.

Make Silver Rings and Bangles

Adult Upcycle Mixed Media and Print Day

Led by Jane Barker Sun 4 Sept | 10am - 4pm | £45

Led by Janet Richardson Sat 10 Sept | 10am - 4pm | £50

Learn traditional metal working techniques whilst making your own jewellery. Create tings, bangles or a combination of the two. Materials cost to tutor dependent on weight of what you make.

Introduction to Technical Theatre Led by Norden Farm Technicians Sat 24 Sept and Sat 1 Oct 10am - 12pm | £10

A taster for anyone interested in technical theatre. Maybe you work with community performance groups or are interested in becoming a Norden Farm volunteer technician. We will cover lighting, sound, rigging, set building, flying and more.

Portrait Drawing

Led by Martin Smith Sun 9 Oct | 2.30pm - 5pm | £30

Led by Caroline Crawford Sat 15 Oct | 10am - 3pm | £23 plus £3 materials

Learn to create drawings and prints with paper, textiles, recycled materials and simple printing techniques. This project is material-led and everyone will be guided to use different techniques. Suitable for all levels of experience. £3 materials cost to tutor.

Monoprinting Fri 21 Oct 10.30am - 3.30pm Learn the basics of this simple hand-printing process and produce a set of single and multicolour prints in this structured but relaxed workshop. Suitable for all levels of experience. £4 materials fee to tutor.

Printing for Christmas Sat 26 Nov 12pm - 5pm Discover the wonderful world of printing on fabric, paper and card using lino, foam and polystyrene. Create prints suitable for cards, decorations and fabric things! £5 materials fee to tutor.

Life Drawing

Ink Drawing Workshops

Explore the complexities of the human form by working from a professional life model. With a variety of short and long poses, learn both traditional charcoal drawing methods and new, experimental techniques.

Explore drawing in line and tone with the pen and with the brush.

Led by Harriet Brittaine Sat 1 Oct | 10am - 3pm | £34

Chocolate Workshop

Learn about the stages of portraiture and work from a live model. Students are taught about proportion, the structure of the head and values. Drawing with charcoal, experiment with creating contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro) to depict facial features.

Wed 7 Dec 7.30pm - 8.30pm | £16

Led by Karen Carter £38 per class

Led by The Chocolate Factory

Join our experienced chocolatiers to discover the delights of working with only the best Belgian chocolate. Make a unique chocolate bar, chocolate lollipop and learn how to finish and roll delicious chocolate truffles.

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Led by Jo Hall Saturdays 10am - 3pm | £38

Weathered Sat 8 Oct Use ink to draw natural objects from life, especially those that are decaying or weathered (stones and lichen encrusted branches, skeleton leaves, eroded rocks etc).

Derelict Sat 5 Nov Create an ink drawing of a weathered and derelict building or industrial site from sketches or photographic reference.

Regular Classes

For children and young people

Pre School classes

Teddies Music Club Wednesdays 10am - 11am | £5 | £4 siblings Sing • Dance • Play We’ll get you bouncing, jumping, tickling, giggling, laughing, oh and singing! Teddies is energetic, lively and fun for grown-ups and children alike, with a singer and musician at every session. Suitable for ages 0-5 years.

Little Wrigglers

Led by Rachel Walsh Fridays 10am - 10.45am | £6 | £4.50 siblings £20 for block booking of 4 sessions A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime. Suitable for ages 2+ years.

Youth Theatre

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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.

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Tuesdays

Thursdays

Art Adventures

Led by Amanda Schenk 4pm - 5.15pm £30 per 3 week course Explore all the possibilities of playing with art materials to build up your drawing skills. Experiment with a wide range of drawing materials and exploring mark making. Suitable for ages 7+ years.

Bollywood Dance

Led by Geeta Rai (from Tues 20 Sept) 4.30pm - 5.30pm | £67 per term 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. Photo credits: Luminous Photography

Drawing Experiments Youth Dance

Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton (from Tues 20 Sept) 9+ years | 5.45pm - 7pm | £67 per term

Thur 15, 22 and 29 Sept Discover how different drawing materials make marks to create artworks.

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.

Digi Den II

Led by DJ Mhlanga (from Tues 13 Sept) School Year 7 - 13 | 4.30pm - 6pm | £80 per term Digi Den – the digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Participants are encouraged to work on group or personal projects over the 10 week term. So take advantage of our fantastic hardware, software and settings. Have a go and have fun filming, podcasting, creating stop-motion animation, using green screen special effects and more! Suitable for all levels of experience

Box Office // 01628 788997

Artist Books Thur 3, 10 and 17 Nov Use mark making skills to make your very own artist book.

Thursdays

Arts Awards Creative Crusaders Led by Julie Loison (from Thur 15 Sept) School Year 7 - 13 5.15pm - 6.45pm | £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. Workshops from visiting practitioners, live events and leadership projects can all be part of the experience. Terms are 10 weeks and awards can be achieved over one or more terms.

Education and Community Outreach - Farm Out Norden Farm’s Education and Community Outreach programme is led by our Education Officer,

Fridays

Digi Den

Led by DJ Mhlanga (from Fri 16 Sept) School Year 7 - 13 4.30pm - 6pm £80 per 10 week term Our original digital arts club. See Tuesday class for term information.

Robyn Bunyan. The programme includes work within primary and secondary schools in the RBWM, which is generously supported by the Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation. It also includes special projects such as our annual Lantern Parade in December, The Maidenhead Beach during the summer holiday and Jump In! Youth Arts Festival at Easter. For a copy of our education brochure for primary schools or for more information about our special projects, please get in touch.

Saturdays

Email robyn.bunyan@nordenfarm.org Tel / 01628 682563

Kathak Dance

Led by Devika Shangari and Ambika Dhir (from Sat 17 Sept) Intermediate 10.30am - 11.30am £73 per term Experience the dance style from Northern India known for intricate footwork and fast pirouettes. With bells around your ankles and chance to perform in traditional costumes with jewellery!

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

One-off classes and workshops For children and young people

Mindfulness for Children

Led by Lynne Wilkes Saturdays 10 - 24 Sept and 29 Oct - 12 Nov 11.45am - 12.45pm £10 per session or £24 for 3 sessions Helping to improve concentration and learning. The course teaches skills for coping with stress and anxiety. It helps children to feel happier and more fulfilled as they make their way in life. Bring a cushion and blanket

Lantern Making Workshops Norden Farm Sun 20 and 27 Nov, Sun 4 Dec 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Maidenhead Town Centre Sat 19 and 26 Nov, Sat 3 Dec 10am - 3pm (drop in) Last chance workshop (drop in) Maidenhead Town Centre Sat 10 Dec | 11am - 2pm Get ready to join the parade! Weave and decorate willow to create lanterns inspired by the animal world. Lanterns created at these family workshops will by illuminated at Norden Farm’s annual Lantern Parade on Saturday 10 December. Suitable for all ages and all the family.

Lantern Parade Sat 10 Dec Outside Maidenhead Town Hall Free event!

Upcycled Dragonfly Mobile Led by Caroline Crawford Sat 22 Oct 10am - 3pm £23 (plus £2 materials)

Delve into the wonderful world of insects! Look at how an insect is made up then work with recycled materials and glass paint. Create several individual dragonflies, suspending them as a beautiful mobile to take home and display. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years

Box Office // 01628 788997

Entry is free Opening hours: Tues - Sat 5pm - 10.30pm and Sun 10.30am - 10pm

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Gallery

Stephen Wright: The Smiths and Friends Tues 24 Oct - Sun 13 Nov Another opportunity to see this popular exhibition of iconic photography. Stephen Wright is known for the most famous and enduring image of The Smiths outside the Salford lads club. He also captured a series of iconic musicians - including Miles Davis, John Lydon, Nina Simone, Madonna and James Brown amongst others. The exhibition records a moment in time and music. Windsor Festival presents

Schools’ Programme Exhibition Tues 20 Sept - Sun 2 Oct Winning pieces from the Windsor Festival’s 2016 creative competition for secondary school students. It is a wide variety of creative work, including paintings, photography, textiles and sculpture.

Pat Shenstone Carnival and Masquerade

Let Your Imagination Flow - Helen Ma’s Artworks in 2016 Tues 11 Oct - Sat 22 Oct Helen’s work features landscapes, water, sky, flowers, animals and abstract styles. Capturing each beautiful moment is the main reason she loves to sketch and paint - each of her works has its own story to tell. Helen has trained at arts colleges in Hong Kong and London.

Tues 15 Nov - Sun 4 Dec Pat’s new work is based on the notion of Carnival and Masquerade. It explores the games we play, how we act as a collective and how we act as individuals. She looks to pose questions, rather than attempting to provide answers.

The Elves and the Shoemaker Exhibition Tues 13 Dec - Sun 1 Jan An exhibition of entries from our art competition for local children, inspired by our Christmas show. See page 04 for details of how to enter.

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Event Cinema this Autumn Tickets £15

NT Live: The Deep Blue Sea Thur 1 Sept 7pm // 180 mins A live screening from the National Theatre. Helen McCrory (Peaky Blinders) and Tom Burke (War and Peace) star in Terence Rattigan’s devastating masterpiece.

ROH Live: Norma Sat 1 Oct 2pm // 180 mins

An encore screening of a striking new production. Antonio Pappano conducts an all-star cast in Bellini’s operatic masterpiece. Expect a modern edge to this timeless tale of love, rivalry and betrayal.

NT Live: The Threepenny Opera

RSC Live: Cymbeline

A darkly comic new take on Brecht and Weill’s raucous musical, broadcast live from the National Theatre. This bold, anarchic production is not for the faint-hearted! Stars Olivier Award winner Rory Kinnear as Macheath

A live screening of Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance from Stratford-upon-Avon. Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided Britain. When Innogen, the only living heir, marries her sweetheart in secret, an enraged Cymbeline banishes him.

Thur 22 Sept 7pm 180 mins

RSC Live: King Lear

Wed 28 Sept 7pm // 210 mins

ROH Live: Così fan Tutte

Fri 14 Oct 1.30pm // 210 mins

Thur 20 Oct 2pm and 7.30pm 195 mins

An encore screening of one of Shakespeare’s most epic plays. King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children.

Encore screening. A lively, youthful and imaginative new production of Mozart’s classic opera. Two pairs of lovers are put to the test - with great music but distinctly unexpected results.

Box Office // 01628 788997

Branagh Theatre Live: The Entertainer

Sun 30 Oct 2pm & 5.30pm 180 mins An encore screening from the Garrick Theatre. Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, John Osborne’s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment.

ROH Live: The Nutcracker

Sun 11 Dec 4.30pm // 150 mins Encore screening. The Royal Ballet celebrates Peter Wright’s 90th birthday with his muchloved production of this beautiful ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score.

ROH Live: Les Contes d’Hoffman ROH Live: Anastasia Fri 4 Nov 2pm // TBC mins

Encore screening from the Royal Opera House. A rare opportunity to see Kenneth MacMillan’s landmark ballet about one of the great historical mysteries of the 20th century.

André Rieu: Christmas with André

Fri 23 Dec 7.30pm // 90 mins Encore screening. A celebratory Christmas concert performed by André and his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra. André will also be inviting his fans to his hometown for an intimate tour of Maastricht’s magical Christmas highlights.

Wed 16 Nov 2pm // 210 mins

An encore screening of Offenbach’s fantastical operatic drama Les Contes d’Hoffmann (The Tales of Hoffmann). The Royal Opera’s lavish production brings alive a 19th century world of romance, comedy, mystery and menace.

RSC Live: The Tempest

Sun 15 Jan 2pm // 210 mins Encore screening. This groundbreaking production will be using today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play. Starring Simon Russell Beale as Prospero.

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

How to Book Box Office Opening Hours Tues

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Online Booking www.nordenfarm.org

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)

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If you would like your tickets posted out in advance, £1 will be added to your total booking cost. If paying by cheque, please add £1 per booking to all cheques (made payable to Norden Farm Centre Trust Ltd) or enclose an SAE.

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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Follow the signs from the A4 to Norden Farm. We have more than 80 parking spaces, with further space available at nearby Altwood School on busy nights. There are six parking spaces at the front of the building which are reserved for Blue Badge holders only. Please do not park in spaces reserved for disabled customers, or on the roads surrounding the area, as this is a residential area.

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Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

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By train

By bus

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 6.28am and 8.08pm (Route 5 & 5A).

The Board of Trustees

Patrons and Gold Members

Iain Donaldson Clifford Perkins Susan Flinders John Seymour Norma Herdson Tony Stock Clifford Joseph Margaretha Welsford Martin Kaye (Chair) Betty Lambourne (Board Minutes Secretary)

Petra Ali Mr & Mrs M Ashworth Mr Keith Bell 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 Frankie Holness Mr DJ Horne Mr Peter Ison Mr Martin Kempton

Supporters The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation Louis Baylis Charitable Trust The Prince Philip Trust Fund Berkshire Community Foundation - ‘3’ Fund RBWM Quarterly Grants RBWM Participatory Budget GreenRedeem Marlow Decorative and Fine Arts Society Our Community Enterprise Hale & Company LLP Adobe Rothschild Foundation ‘3’ Discovery Zone The Shanley Foundation Kidwells Trust

Dr C Lennie Mr DC Miles Griffiths Robert Miles Jan & Mike Moss Mrs Kate Minter Mr Ivor Peksa Mrs H Petter Mrs Victoria Plotkin AR Redgrave Miss D Rewell Mr Paul Rutherford Mr & Mrs R and DM Sambrook Mr & Mrs Ralph Sheldon Mary and Tony Stock Mr & Mrs D H Stone Mrs Isabel Waida Mr H Wale Lisa Walden Mr Michael Weston-Davies Mrs Irene Wilson

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

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

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, 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 Attend and vote at the AGM, nominate and elect trustees

Silver Member

£120 Per year

Bronze Member

£45

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