Norden Farm Family Events Spring 2020

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

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

@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org

Filskit Theatre Company present

Kaleidoscope

AGE

4+

YEARS

New Year’s Concertini with the Brass Funkeys Sun 12 Jan | 11.30am and 2pm | 50 mins Sizzling saxes, screaming trumpets and soulful trombones! Expect to hear everything from soulful jazz marches, reggae, gypsy and swing to pumping brass driven funk.

The 11.30am show is a Relaxed performance – ideal for families with babies and toddlers or children with SEND WHY? Stay on afterwards for the chance to try the instruments courtesy of Dawkes Music Courtyard Theatre £11 (£9 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £36

Thur 30 Jan 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm 25 mins plus 15 mins stay and play Blink. Blink again. What do you see? Day by day your world is filling up with colour, little one. Reds and blues, yellows and greens. Twinkling lights that glisten and gleam.

Discover the multicoloured world of Kaleidoscope in this gentle, playful performance.

WHY? Theatre for babies aged 6 - 18 months inspired by research into how a baby's sense of sight develops and how they instinctively categorise colour £12 for one adult and one baby (additional babies/infants £8)

ALL AGES

AGE

Sunday Stories

4-7

YEARS

Sun 26 Jan, 8 Mar and 5 Apr 11.30am | 45 mins Interactive storytelling in the magical story den.

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 relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children The Story Den £3.50 per person | Lunch menu from £5

Mother’s Day Sing Along Concertini with Mairi Cowieson and Friends Sun 22 Mar 11 | 11.30am and 2pm | 50 mins An uplifting family concert by West End singer Mairi Cowieson. Enjoy singing along to songs from stage and screen, including Mary Poppins, the Lion King and Frozen. Suitable for all ages.

The 11.30am show is a Relaxed performance ideal for families with babies and toddlers or children with SEND. WHY? Come dressed up or grab something from our dressing up box!

Studio £11 (£9 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £36

Regular Classes for Children and Young People

PR E -SC HOO L CLA SS ES AGE

AGE

YEARS

YEARS

2+

Little Wrigglers

2+

Ballet Beats

Pre School Ballet Classes Led by Abbi Lewin

Led by Bethany Hearn Mon 13 Jan - 30 Mar (exc 3, 10, 17 Mar) Fri 17 Jan - 3 Apr (exc 14 and 21 Feb) 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.

Tues 14 Jan - 31 Mar (exc 11 and 18 Feb) 2 - 3 years | 10am - 10.30am | £6 3 - 4 years | 10.45am - 11.15am | £6 A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.

AGE

6+

Messy Monsters

MONTHS

Led by Kayleigh Galvin Mon 13 Jan - 26 Apr (exc 3 and 10 Feb) 11.30am - 12.15pm Mon 17 Feb only | 10.30am - 11.15am £6 | £4.50 siblings £20 for block booking of 4 sessions The chance for little ones and their grown-ups to get messy and explore the world through sensory play! Each week will feature fun new art activities. The best bit? You don’t have to do any cleaning up!

AGE

0-5

Teddies Music Club

YEARS

Wed 15 Jan - 29 Apr (exc 19 Feb, 8 and 15 Apr) 10am - 11am | £6 (including one adult) £4 siblings or additional adult We’ll get you bouncing, jumping, tickling, giggling, laughing, oh and singing! Energetic, lively and fun with a singer and musician at every session.

Half Term at the Farm

There’s something on all day every day during the school holiday. Family shows include a new adaptation of Grimms’ most magical tales; the Tudors as you’ve never seen them before; colourful theatre with a little girl called Chloe; and a string concert especially for children.

Monday 17 February

Tuesday 18 February

Wednesday 19 February

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts

Storytelling

10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child

Messy Monsters

AGE

6+ 10.30am | 45 mins MONTHS £6 | £4.50 siblings The chance for little ones and their grown-ups to get messy and explore the world through sensory play!

10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child

11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Storytelling

11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Storytelling

1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

ALL AGES

Storytelling

11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Strings Concertini with String Fever AGE

4+

YEARS AGE

3+

YEARS

Little Grimm Tales

11am | 55 mins What if the wishes were granted?

What if the magic were real? Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, frogs and fairies all join the fun in a stunning new adaptation of Grimm’s most magical tales.

Storytelling

1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Little Grimm Tales 2pm | 55 mins

Chloe and the Colour Catcher

2pm | 50 mins Chloe lives in a world with only one colour, a world that is completely grey. But at night, when she’s wrapped up tight, her dreams are colourful and bright.

Join Chloe on her courageous journey to unleash all seven shades of the rainbow.

Wednesday 19 February Arts and Crafts

10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child

11.30am | 50 mins Four brothers combine electric instruments with a talent for engaging audiences of all ages.

Be inspired whilst the kids dance, sing or just chill out on our bean bags! The 11.30am show is a Relaxed performance - ideal for families with babies and toddlers or children with SEND.

Spies in Disguise 11.30am | 102 mins

Storytelling

1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

StarDog and TurboCat 2pm | 90 mins

Strings Concertini with String Fever 2pm | 50 mins

Thursday 20 February

Friday 21 February

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts

Storytelling

Storytelling

10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child

11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Saturday 22 February

10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child

11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Arts and Crafts

10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child

StarDog and TurboCat

Storytelling

11.30am | 90 mins In 1969, loyal dog Buddy is launched into space by his scientist owner. He crash lands in the present day in a small town where pets are ruthlessly rounded up by an animal-hating cop.

Desperate to be reunited with his owner, Buddy recruits genius millionaire cat Felix to help him.

Storytelling

1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Spies in Disguise

2pm | 102 mins Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. Can they work as a team to save the world?

Tickets

11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Storytelling AGE

8+

1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

YEARS

Histories of the Unexpected: The Tudors!

11am | 90 mins Why is the history of shrinking all about the Spanish Armada? Why is the history of oranges all about Tudor spies? What links Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to windows, bells and fire? You’ll never think about the Tudors in the same way ever again!!

WHY NOT STOP FOR LUNCH? Family Meal Deals Available when you book for a family show or film

Adult meals - £10 Includes a hot or soft drink and main course from our menu or specials board.

Under 12s - £7.50

Storytelling

1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person

Includes a children's soft drink, meal from our children's menu and an ice cream.

Histories of the Unexpected: The Tudors!

2pm | 90 mins

Half Term Family Shows: £11 (£9 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £36.

Family Films: £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.

(Unless otherwise stated)

SPRING HOLIDAYS

QfamUilEy SfesTt WEEK ONE

Navigate your way through a host of creative adventures with your family this Spring and fearlessly explore a land where imagination rules supreme.

Everyday Activities (Monday - Saturday)

Arts and crafts sessions 10am (45 mins) £5 per child Age Guidance 4 - 8 years

AGE

4+

YEARS

Storytelling

1.30pm and 3.30pm (20 min) £2 per person Age Guidance: 3 - 7 years

Tickets Family shows

(unless otherwise stated) £11 (£9 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £36

Films

Don’t miss our family friendly movies throughout the week - see our website or family brochure for more details. £8 (£6 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £24

Family Concertini with YolanDa Brown Mon 6 Apr 11am and 2pm

The star of Cbeebies YolanDa’s Band Jam is a world renowned saxophonist and multi MOBO award winner.

She has toured with the Temptations, Diana Krall, Courtney Pine and Billy Ocean. YolanDa has also collaborated with artists such as Mica Paris, Julian Marley and as part of Jools Hollands Rhythm and Blues orchestra. Stay on afterwards for the chance to try the instruments courtesy of Dawkes Music.

The 11.30am show is a Relaxed performance - ideal for families with babies and toddlers or children with SEND WHY? Expect a fusion of reggae, jazz and soul Courtyard Theatre

Quest: Digital Zone

Explore Day

Tues 7 - Sun 19 Apr An interactive digital arts space in the Gallery. Keep an eye on the website for updates on events and workshops

Fri 10 Apr 9.30am - 4pm

AGE

3-11+ YEARS

Discover new worlds with your family. Choose from over 40 different workshops from Circus to Steel Pan Drumming.

Collect points and prizes as you complete creative Quests

AGE

10+

YEARS

MAKE Play in Three Days

Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Mon 6 - Wed 8 Apr 10am - 4pm Performance at 4pm Create a play from scratch in just three days!

Explore different elements of theatre such as acting and script writing before performing your masterpiece at the end of the course. £100 (£90 RBWM Advantage Card holders)

ALL AGES

Amazing Bubble Man AGE

3+ YEARS Hansel and Gretel

Thur 9 Apr 11am and 2pm Join Hansel and Gretel as they venture into the woods, trailing breadcrumbs and sharing their story as they go. The mischievous siblings are searching for the magical market at the heart of the forest. If they’re not careful they’ll find more than just sweets waiting for them in the deep dark woods.

WHY? An inclusive sensory story full of magic, gentle interaction and integrated signing Studio

Sat 11 Apr 11am and 2pm

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.

WHY? From fog-filled, helium-propelled rocket bubbles, to tornado bubbles, the Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages Courtyard Theatre

SPRING HOLIDAYS

QfamUilEy SfesTt WEEK TWO

The creative adventures continue! Why not make a day of your visit with daily Arts and Crafts and Storytelling sessions. Rounded off with something yummy for lunch from the CafĂŠ Bar.

AGE

3+

YEARS Mon 13 - Fri 17 Apr 11am and 2pm Imagine being born in an oven and the ďŹ rst person you meet wants to dunk you in his tea! Join the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man and meet the bravest biscuit of all times! A mix of puppetry, live action, music and stunning staging!

WHY? Run, run, as fast as you can, you need to get tickets to catch this Gingerbread Man! Courtyard Theatre

AGE

8+

YEARS

Art Daze

Tues 14 - Thur 16 Apr 10am - 4pm

Everyday Activities

Calling all budding artists and young creatives!

Immerse yourself in three whole days of arts and crafts. £100 (£90 RBWM Advantage Card holders)

Arts and crafts sessions

(Monday - Saturday)

10am (45 mins) £5 per child Age Guidance 4 - 8 years

Storytelling

1.30pm and 3.30pm (20 min) £2 per person Age Guidance: 3 - 7 years

AGE

8+

YEARS

Next Steps Dance Intensive Wed 15 - Fri 17 Apr 10am - 4pm

Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio for three jam packed days. Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique in class, learn routines and create your own choreography. Suitable for ages 8+ years. No audition necessary. £100 (£90 RBWM Advantage Card holders)

Tickets Family shows

(unless otherwise stated) £11 (£9 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £36

Films

Don’t miss our family friendly movies throughout the week - see our website or family brochure for more details. £8 (£6 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £24

Youth Theatre

Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company

Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!

Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!

Norden Farm has the only youth theatre in Maidenhead that works in a professional venue. There are 6 different groups for all ages ranging from 6 -18 years.

Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term culminates in a show or skills sharing.

Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.

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.

Group

School Year

Day

Group A Group B Group C Group F Group H Academy

School Years 2 - 4 School Years 5 - 6 School Years 7 - 9 School Years 7 - 9 School Years 7 - 9 School Years 12 - 13

Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Sunday Wednesday

‘Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting’ Lizzy Maillard ‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson ‘Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18.

5yrs later, I’m working full-time in television’ Kat Mace Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or performance.

Price

£67 £67 £97 £97 £97 £97

Spring Show or Workshop Term

A New Time Music Hall A New Time Music Hall An Utterly Fictitious History of Maidenhead An Utterly Fictitious History of Maidenhead An Utterly Fictitious History of Maidenhead Shakers Re-stirred by John Godber and Jane Thornton

Regular Classes for Children and Young People AGE

9+

YEARS

Youth Dance Digi Den

Led by DJ Mhlanga Fri 17 Jan - 27 Mar (exc 21 Feb) School Year 7 - 13 | 4.30pm - 6pm £80 per 10 week term The digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn arts with a digital focus. Work on group or personal projects over the term. Have fun filming, podcasting, creating stop-motion animation, using green screen special effects and more!

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Led by Charlie Dixon Sat 18 Jan - 28 Mar (exc 22 Feb) 10am - 11am | £67 per 10 week term An energetic contemporary dance class. Build confidence and improve technique, whilst learning new ideas for choreography. With tracks from Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals, Vampire Weekend and more! Suitable for all abilities, all terms are 10 weeks long. A great opportunity to build on existing skills in a friendly creative atmosphere

AGE

4-8

YEARS

Big Dog Little Dog: Parent and Child Yoga AGE

6+

YEARS

Bollywood Dance

This class for the energetic modern Indian dance style will be back soon.

Led by Carly Brown Sun 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 15 Mar, 26 Apr 10am - 11am | £15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child) or £55 for 4 sessions 4 - 8 years, must be accompanied by an adult A class for parents / carers and their children.

Connect and bond through movement and breath. Get ready to fly! Class includes elements of acroyoga. Bring one yoga mat (per pair) and one blanket each.

Norden Farm’s Education and Community Outreach programme is led by our Education Manager, 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 Quest Family Fest in the Spring holiday.

Education and Community Outreach

For a copy of our education brochure for primary schools or for more information about our special projects, please get in touch.

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

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 and catering 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 • arts and crafts

• bollywood dance • interactive storytelling • and more!

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

“All the staff were so friendly and helpful, the quality of the food was amazing and the venue was perfect” Desree