Youth Theatre
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Based on the book by Stephen Mackey
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
AGE
3+
YEARS
One midwinter eve Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin make a wish and embark on a magical adventure… in search of a star
Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you’ll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm’s technical crew. Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you. Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or performance. School Year
Day
Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13
Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Thursdays or Sundays* Thursdays or Sundays* Thursdays or Sundays* Thursdays or Sundays* Thursdays or Sundays* Wednesdays Wednesdays * day dependent on availability
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office / 01628 788997
Price
per term £67 £67 £67 £67 £67 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97
@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org
May - August 2017
FAMILY EVENTS Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office / 01628 788997
Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org
Half Term at the Farm
There’s something on all day every day during the school holiday - including mischief from Big Howard’s LOL-tastic Yukfest, the greediest of gulls in The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch and side-splitting antics from comedian James Campbell.
MONDAY 29 MAY
TUESDAY 30 MAY
WEDNESDAY 31 MAY
Arts and crafts session
Arts and crafts session
Arts and crafts session
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
THURSDAY 1 JUNE
FRIDAY 2 JUNE
SATURDAY 3 JUNE
Arts and crafts session
Arts and crafts session
Arts and crafts session
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
The Boss Baby
11.30am | 89 mins [See Friday for details]
Storytelling Smurfs: The Lost Village
ALL 3+
Pied Piper presents
YEARS
The Lighthouse Keeper£s Lunch AGE
5+
YEARS
Big Howard£s LOL-tastic Yukfest for Kids and Well-Trained Adults
11.30am | 50 mins An hour of fun featuring stand up, interactive digital animation, sound effects, jokes and lots and lots of clever nonsense.
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Big Howard£s LOL-tastic Yukfest for Kids and Well-Trained Adults
11.30am | 40 mins Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a plan to stop some greedy seagulls from stealing their lunch? Packed with live music, audience participation and all the sights and sounds of the sea.
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
11.30am | 73 mins A collection of animated adventures and songs presented by Peppa, George and their friend Daisy.
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
The Lighthouse Keeper£s Lunch 2pm | 40 mins
The Boss Baby
2pm | 97 mins [See Wednesday for details]
Storytelling
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Concertini Music for Viola
The Boss Baby
2pm | 97 mins An hilarious story about how a new baby’s arrival impacts on a family, told from the point of view of a wildly imaginative seven year old named Tim.
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
AGES
11.30am | 89 mins Join the Smurfs on a rollercoaster journey full of action and adventure! Can they find the lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does?
Storytelling
11.30am | 50 mins Inspiring live music for families performed in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Let Melanie Martin take you on a musical journey for the whole family to enjoy.
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Why not stop for lunch?
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
AGE
6+
Concertini Music for Piano
11.30am | 73 mins [See Wednesday for details]
2pm | 50 mins
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
Smurfs: The Lost Village
11.30am | 97 mins [See Wednesday for details]
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
AGE
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
YEARS
ALL
AGES 2pm | 50 mins Join Concertini favourite Marissa Thornton Wood, for a fun interactive concert. From Bach to Elton John this concert is guaranteed to suit all musical tastes.
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
James Campbell£s The Funny Thing About
2pm | 60 mins Hold on to your socks and enjoy stand up comedy for kids. James will be making fun of everything from couscous to penguins to Nintendo Wii.
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Family Meal Deals are 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.
Meals for under 12s - £7.50 Includes a children's soft drink, meal from our children's menu and an ice cream.
Tickets Half Term Family Shows: £10 (£8 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £32*. Family films: £7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20. * Unless otherwise stated
Half Term at the Farm
There’s something on all day every day during the school holiday - including mischief from Big Howard’s LOL-tastic Yukfest, the greediest of gulls in The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch and side-splitting antics from comedian James Campbell.
MONDAY 29 MAY
TUESDAY 30 MAY
WEDNESDAY 31 MAY
Arts and crafts session
Arts and crafts session
Arts and crafts session
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
THURSDAY 1 JUNE
FRIDAY 2 JUNE
SATURDAY 3 JUNE
Arts and crafts session
Arts and crafts session
Arts and crafts session
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
The Boss Baby
11.30am | 89 mins [See Friday for details]
Storytelling Smurfs: The Lost Village
ALL 3+
Pied Piper presents
YEARS
The Lighthouse Keeper£s Lunch AGE
5+
YEARS
Big Howard£s LOL-tastic Yukfest for Kids and Well-Trained Adults
11.30am | 50 mins An hour of fun featuring stand up, interactive digital animation, sound effects, jokes and lots and lots of clever nonsense.
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Big Howard£s LOL-tastic Yukfest for Kids and Well-Trained Adults
11.30am | 40 mins Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a plan to stop some greedy seagulls from stealing their lunch? Packed with live music, audience participation and all the sights and sounds of the sea.
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
11.30am | 73 mins A collection of animated adventures and songs presented by Peppa, George and their friend Daisy.
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
The Lighthouse Keeper£s Lunch 2pm | 40 mins
The Boss Baby
2pm | 97 mins [See Wednesday for details]
Storytelling
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Concertini Music for Viola
The Boss Baby
2pm | 97 mins An hilarious story about how a new baby’s arrival impacts on a family, told from the point of view of a wildly imaginative seven year old named Tim.
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
AGES
11.30am | 89 mins Join the Smurfs on a rollercoaster journey full of action and adventure! Can they find the lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does?
Storytelling
11.30am | 50 mins Inspiring live music for families performed in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Let Melanie Martin take you on a musical journey for the whole family to enjoy.
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Why not stop for lunch?
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
AGE
6+
Concertini Music for Piano
11.30am | 73 mins [See Wednesday for details]
2pm | 50 mins
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
Smurfs: The Lost Village
11.30am | 97 mins [See Wednesday for details]
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
AGE
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
YEARS
ALL
AGES 2pm | 50 mins Join Concertini favourite Marissa Thornton Wood, for a fun interactive concert. From Bach to Elton John this concert is guaranteed to suit all musical tastes.
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
James Campbell£s The Funny Thing About
2pm | 60 mins Hold on to your socks and enjoy stand up comedy for kids. James will be making fun of everything from couscous to penguins to Nintendo Wii.
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per person
Family Meal Deals are 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.
Meals for under 12s - £7.50 Includes a children's soft drink, meal from our children's menu and an ice cream.
Tickets Half Term Family Shows: £10 (£8 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £32*. Family films: £7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20. * Unless otherwise stated
PR E -SC HOO L CLA SS ES AGE
AGE
0-5+
6+
MONTHS
AGE
4-7
YEARS
Sunday Stories Sun 14 May, 25 Jun and 23 Jul 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. £3 per person, Lunch menu from £5
The HandleBards present
A Midsummer Night£s Dream
Messy Play
Tues 13 Jun 7.30pm
The HandleBards are the world’s first cycling theatre company. Join them for Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before! Four young lovers find themselves enveloped in the dream-like arms of a magical forest full of sprites. Fairies and humans collide. Hilarity ensues. Long Barn £14 (£12 conc)
Teddies Music Club
Led by Laura Parkinson Mondays (exc 29 May and 12 Jun) 10am - 11am £6.50
Wednesdays (exc 31 May) 10am - 11am £5 | £4 siblings Sing • Dance • Play •
Exciting and fun art activities with a very messy finish! New themes every week from The Hungry Caterpillar to Letters and Numbers, Animal Farm to Pirates and Fairies. In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Father£s Day Concertini
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
AGE
AGE
YEARS
YEARS
2+
with The Andy Mears Octet Sun 18 Jun 11.30am | 50 mins
Loud and Proud
Bring the whole family for some of the best loved tunes of all time. The Andy Mears Octet will perform a variety of music from big band jazz to the rhythms and grooves of Africa and South America. Children are free to dance, sing or just chill out on our bean bags! Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32
YEARS
ALL AGES
(CLN EAWSS)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Tuesdays (exc 30 May) 1.30pm - 2.30pm £5 | £4 siblings Fun, interactive drama classes for pre-school children designed to encourage confidence. With imaginative play, group interaction, performance skills and personal development.
2+
Little Wrigglers
Led by Rachel Walsh Fridays (exc 2 Jun) 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.
PR E -SC HOO L CLA SS ES AGE
AGE
0-5+
6+
MONTHS
AGE
4-7
YEARS
Sunday Stories Sun 14 May, 25 Jun and 23 Jul 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. £3 per person, Lunch menu from £5
The HandleBards present
A Midsummer Night£s Dream
Messy Play
Tues 13 Jun 7.30pm
The HandleBards are the world’s first cycling theatre company. Join them for Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before! Four young lovers find themselves enveloped in the dream-like arms of a magical forest full of sprites. Fairies and humans collide. Hilarity ensues. Long Barn £14 (£12 conc)
Teddies Music Club
Led by Laura Parkinson Mondays (exc 29 May and 12 Jun) 10am - 11am £6.50
Wednesdays (exc 31 May) 10am - 11am £5 | £4 siblings Sing • Dance • Play •
Exciting and fun art activities with a very messy finish! New themes every week from The Hungry Caterpillar to Letters and Numbers, Animal Farm to Pirates and Fairies. In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Father£s Day Concertini
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
AGE
AGE
YEARS
YEARS
2+
with The Andy Mears Octet Sun 18 Jun 11.30am | 50 mins
Loud and Proud
Bring the whole family for some of the best loved tunes of all time. The Andy Mears Octet will perform a variety of music from big band jazz to the rhythms and grooves of Africa and South America. Children are free to dance, sing or just chill out on our bean bags! Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32
YEARS
ALL AGES
(CLN EAWSS)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Tuesdays (exc 30 May) 1.30pm - 2.30pm £5 | £4 siblings Fun, interactive drama classes for pre-school children designed to encourage confidence. With imaginative play, group interaction, performance skills and personal development.
2+
Little Wrigglers
Led by Rachel Walsh Fridays (exc 2 Jun) 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.
Summer Holidays at the Farm The Maidenhead
BEACH
(45 mins) (20 mins)
£5 per child £2 per person
Aloha! The Hawaiian ADMISSION Elvis themed beach is back all summer long. Relax at a beachside café table while the little ones play in the sand. Join in craft or storytelling sessions in the specially designed story den or get involved in the gallery secret cove. Family films screened throughout the holidays, see website for details.
Grand Opening: Tuesday 25 July 10.30am Runs till: Sunday 27 August 10am - 4pm With weekday storytelling (£2) and craft sessions (£5) it’s the perfect way to while away a summer’s day.
Everyday Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays -----------------------------------------------------
Rock n Roll Concertini
with Matt Bond and The Poor Boys Good Time Band A very special family Concertini to round off the Summer Season. Join Matt Bond and The Poor Boys Good Time Band on a journey of some of the best loved Rock n Roll themes from the 50s and beyond. It’s Rock and Roll with a touch of Yee Ha!
Courtyard Theatre
Fridays (from 28 Jul) 4.30pm – 6pm Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jul 10am - 4pm Mon 31 Jul - Fri 4 Aug 10am - 4pm Mon 7 - Fri 11 Aug 10am - 4pm Tues 15 - Thur 17 Aug 10am - 4pm
When the king asks for a higgledy piggledy pie for his supper the royal chefs are thrown into a spin - especially when they find the cupboard is bare! The chefs are helped by their vegetapals to collect the special nursery rhyme ingredients.
Studio
(Tues 25 Jul - Sun 27 Aug) 10am - 4pm (Tues - Sat) 10.30am
Sun 6 Aug 11.30am and 2pm (45 mins)
WHY? Featuring puppets made from vegetables, a hula hooping
(Tues - Sat) 1.30pm and 3.30pm (Tues - Fri)
Higgledy Piggledy Pie
Sat 29 Jul 11.30am and 2pm (50 mins)
WHY? Be inspired by the sounds of the Beatles, the Stones and Elvis whilst the kids dance and sing on the Courtyard stage
Summer Holiday Activities All ages 3+ years 5+ years 14-18 years 11-18 years 7-13 years 8+ years 10-16 years 8+ years
Noisy Oyster presents
FREE
m at Norden Far
The Maidenhead Beach Storytelling Arts and Crafts sessions Young Leadership Programme Digi Den Summer Drop In Summer Circus Week Summer Art Week Summer Theatre Week Dance Intensive
Family & Friends (4 people) £32
Everyday Activities (Tuesday - Saturday) Arts and Craft session - 10.30am Storytelling - 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Tickets: £10 (£8 under 16s)
butternut squash, original music, clowning and a rather large pie!
Garlic Theatre present
Little Red Robin Hood
Wed 23 Aug 11.30am and 2pm (45 mins) Puppeteer Mark discovers he has lost Little Red Riding Hood, what is he going to do? Luckily he finds Robin Hood, who agrees to go on a quest to take some cakes and flowers to Grandma. Will he stay on the path? Or will he discover the big bad wolf who looks a bit like the Sherriff of Nottingham!
WHY? A fun take of this classic tale, featuring beautifully crafted puppets, clowning and gentle humour
Studio
Summer Holidays at the Farm The Maidenhead
BEACH
(45 mins) (20 mins)
£5 per child £2 per person
Aloha! The Hawaiian ADMISSION Elvis themed beach is back all summer long. Relax at a beachside café table while the little ones play in the sand. Join in craft or storytelling sessions in the specially designed story den or get involved in the gallery secret cove. Family films screened throughout the holidays, see website for details.
Grand Opening: Tuesday 25 July 10.30am Runs till: Sunday 27 August 10am - 4pm With weekday storytelling (£2) and craft sessions (£5) it’s the perfect way to while away a summer’s day.
Everyday Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays -----------------------------------------------------
Rock n Roll Concertini
with Matt Bond and The Poor Boys Good Time Band A very special family Concertini to round off the Summer Season. Join Matt Bond and The Poor Boys Good Time Band on a journey of some of the best loved Rock n Roll themes from the 50s and beyond. It’s Rock and Roll with a touch of Yee Ha!
Courtyard Theatre
Fridays (from 28 Jul) 4.30pm – 6pm Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jul 10am - 4pm Mon 31 Jul - Fri 4 Aug 10am - 4pm Mon 7 - Fri 11 Aug 10am - 4pm Tues 15 - Thur 17 Aug 10am - 4pm
When the king asks for a higgledy piggledy pie for his supper the royal chefs are thrown into a spin - especially when they find the cupboard is bare! The chefs are helped by their vegetapals to collect the special nursery rhyme ingredients.
Studio
(Tues 25 Jul - Sun 27 Aug) 10am - 4pm (Tues - Sat) 10.30am
Sun 6 Aug 11.30am and 2pm (45 mins)
WHY? Featuring puppets made from vegetables, a hula hooping
(Tues - Sat) 1.30pm and 3.30pm (Tues - Fri)
Higgledy Piggledy Pie
Sat 29 Jul 11.30am and 2pm (50 mins)
WHY? Be inspired by the sounds of the Beatles, the Stones and Elvis whilst the kids dance and sing on the Courtyard stage
Summer Holiday Activities All ages 3+ years 5+ years 14-18 years 11-18 years 7-13 years 8+ years 10-16 years 8+ years
Noisy Oyster presents
FREE
m at Norden Far
The Maidenhead Beach Storytelling Arts and Crafts sessions Young Leadership Programme Digi Den Summer Drop In Summer Circus Week Summer Art Week Summer Theatre Week Dance Intensive
Family & Friends (4 people) £32
Everyday Activities (Tuesday - Saturday) Arts and Craft session - 10.30am Storytelling - 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Tickets: £10 (£8 under 16s)
butternut squash, original music, clowning and a rather large pie!
Garlic Theatre present
Little Red Robin Hood
Wed 23 Aug 11.30am and 2pm (45 mins) Puppeteer Mark discovers he has lost Little Red Riding Hood, what is he going to do? Luckily he finds Robin Hood, who agrees to go on a quest to take some cakes and flowers to Grandma. Will he stay on the path? Or will he discover the big bad wolf who looks a bit like the Sherriff of Nottingham!
WHY? A fun take of this classic tale, featuring beautifully crafted puppets, clowning and gentle humour
Studio
Summer Holiday Classes and Workshops
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 little one’s special day. We can also provide a list of recommended creative tutors for some fun arty activities including:
AGE
7-13 YEARS
AGE
10-16 YEARS
Circus Week
Led by Albert and Friends Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jul 10am - 4pm £115 (£110 Advantage Card holders) A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!
• street art • movie themes • and more!
• bollywood dance • interactive storytelling
Or combine a party with tickets to see one of our popular family shows.
Theatre Week
For more information, please complete an enquiry form online at www.nordenfarm.org
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Mon 7 - Fri 11 Aug 10am - 4pm (6pm Fri) £110 (£95 Advantage Card holders) Create an entire show from idea to performance. Experience all aspects of stage production, from lighting to stage blocking to acting with the help of professional directors.
“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
Digi Den Summer Drop In Led by DJ Mhlanga
Fridays (from Fri 28 Jul) School Year 7 - 13 | 4.30pm - 6pm £40 per 5 week term or £9 per session
AGE
8+
YEARS AGE
Art Week
Led by Michaela Clarke Mon 31 Jul - Fri 4 Aug 10am - 4pm £115 (£110 Advantage Card holders) Work on individual craft activities with lots of messy materials and also work together on a group art project.
Summer Week Film Screenings
Make the most of your time here and book in to see a film at the end of the session.
8+
YEARS
Dance Intensive
Led by Charlie Dixon Tues 15 - Thur 17 Aug 10am - 4pm £85 (£75 Advantage Card holders) Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio for three jam packed days. No audition necessary. Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique, learn routines and create your own choreography.
Digi Den – the digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Work on group or personal projects over the summer holiday. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Young Leadership Programme Tues - Fri (4 day placements from 25 Jul) Age 14 - 18 years | 10am - 4pm | Free Gain hands on work experience, while increasing your confidence and self-esteem. Activities include assisting holiday clubs, craft and storytelling sessions and front of house activity. You will have the opportunity to work alongside professional arts practitioners, leading to an end of week open workshop for local children and families. See our website for more details and an application form.
Summer Holiday Classes and Workshops
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 little one’s special day. We can also provide a list of recommended creative tutors for some fun arty activities including:
AGE
7-13 YEARS
AGE
10-16 YEARS
Circus Week
Led by Albert and Friends Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jul 10am - 4pm £115 (£110 Advantage Card holders) A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!
• street art • movie themes • and more!
• bollywood dance • interactive storytelling
Or combine a party with tickets to see one of our popular family shows.
Theatre Week
For more information, please complete an enquiry form online at www.nordenfarm.org
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Mon 7 - Fri 11 Aug 10am - 4pm (6pm Fri) £110 (£95 Advantage Card holders) Create an entire show from idea to performance. Experience all aspects of stage production, from lighting to stage blocking to acting with the help of professional directors.
“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
Digi Den Summer Drop In Led by DJ Mhlanga
Fridays (from Fri 28 Jul) School Year 7 - 13 | 4.30pm - 6pm £40 per 5 week term or £9 per session
AGE
8+
YEARS AGE
Art Week
Led by Michaela Clarke Mon 31 Jul - Fri 4 Aug 10am - 4pm £115 (£110 Advantage Card holders) Work on individual craft activities with lots of messy materials and also work together on a group art project.
Summer Week Film Screenings
Make the most of your time here and book in to see a film at the end of the session.
8+
YEARS
Dance Intensive
Led by Charlie Dixon Tues 15 - Thur 17 Aug 10am - 4pm £85 (£75 Advantage Card holders) Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio for three jam packed days. No audition necessary. Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique, learn routines and create your own choreography.
Digi Den – the digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Work on group or personal projects over the summer holiday. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Young Leadership Programme Tues - Fri (4 day placements from 25 Jul) Age 14 - 18 years | 10am - 4pm | Free Gain hands on work experience, while increasing your confidence and self-esteem. Activities include assisting holiday clubs, craft and storytelling sessions and front of house activity. You will have the opportunity to work alongside professional arts practitioners, leading to an end of week open workshop for local children and families. See our website for more details and an application form.
Classes for children and young people Arts Award Led by Charlie Dixon
Tuesdays
SCHOOL
YEARS
7-13
Thursdays (from Thur 28 May) 4pm - 5.30pm £50 per 8 week term From fashion to film-making, dance to design, photography to poetry - explore your creativity while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Bollywood Dance Led by Geeta Rai
AGE
(Norden Exposure)
YEARS
9+
Thursdays
Arts Award Taster Workshops
Art Adventures Led by Amanda Schenk
7-13
Led by Charlie Dixon Thur 4 and 11 May 4pm - 5.30pm | £5 per session Inspired by music? Handy with a paintbrush? Want to find out more about how your arty interests could become a nationally recognised qualification? Try the Arts Award out for size at a taster workshop.
10, 24 Jun, 1, 8 Jul and 15, 22, 29 Jul, 5 Aug 11.45am - 12.45pm £10 per session or £36 for 4 sessions Helping to improve concentration and learning. The course teaches skills for coping with stress and anxiety.
AGE
4-7
YEARS
Big Dog Little Dog Yoga Led by Carly Brown
AGE
4-7
YEARS
From Sun 14 May (exc 4 Jun) 10am - 10.45am £65 per pair per 5 week course A unique yoga-based class for parents/carers and their children. Be prepared to fly!
AGE
7+
YEARS
Thur 15, 22 and 29 Jun 4pm - 5.15pm £28 per 3 week course (or £10 per session) Explore the possibilities in art through games and collaborative artworks.
SCHOOL
YEARS
5+
YEARS
For more information on regular childrenøs classes, call Rita or Terri on 01628 682555 or email rita.bryant@nordenfarm.org.
AGE YEARS
AGE
7 May, 23 Jul, 27 Aug 10am - 10.45am £15 per pair Give this unique yoga-based class for parents/carers and their children a try! Connect and bond through movement and breath.
SCHOOL
Led by Becky Hinton From Tues 25 Apr 5.45pm - 7pm | £67 per term Contemporary dance inspired by popular dance styles.
Mindfulness for Children Led by Lynne Wilkes
Big Dog Little Dog Yoga: Taster Sessions Led by Carly Brown
7-13 Led by DJ Mhlanga From Tues 25 Apr 4.30pm - 6pm | £80 per term The digital arts club. Have a go at filming, stop-motion animation and more!
Youth Dance
Saturdays
Sundays
6+
YEARS
From Tues 25 Apr 4.30pm - 5.30pm | £67 per term An energetic modern Indian dance style.
Digi Den II
Classes for children and young people
Fridays
Digi Den I
SCHOOL
YEARS
7-13 Led by DJ Mhlanga From Fri 28 Apr 4.30pm - 6pm £80 per 10 week term The digital arts club. Have a go at filming, stop-motion animation and more!
One-off classes and workshops Mindfulness for Families Led by Lynne Wilkes
AGE
4+
YEARS
Sun 18 Jun and Sun 16 Jul 11am - 12pm Family and Friends (up to 4 people) £15 Take time to be with yourself and your family. Learn to be in the moment, quieten the mind and settle the body with different strategies and becoming aware of all your senses.
Mindfulness: Art for Children
Led by Lynne Wilkes Sun 6 Aug 10am - 1pm £25 Create artwork using focus and concentration. Beginning in a mindful state create a piece of art with care, enjoyment, attention and fun.
Candle Lamp Making for Kids
AGE
8+
YEARS
Led by Natalie Griffin-Smith Sat 10 Jun 10am - 1pm £15 Make a beautiful handmade fabric lantern in this fun craft workshop. The lantern includes a battery operated tea light with a unique flicker flame!
Classes for children and young people Arts Award Led by Charlie Dixon
Tuesdays
SCHOOL
YEARS
7-13
Thursdays (from Thur 28 May) 4pm - 5.30pm £50 per 8 week term From fashion to film-making, dance to design, photography to poetry - explore your creativity while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Bollywood Dance Led by Geeta Rai
AGE
(Norden Exposure)
YEARS
9+
Thursdays
Arts Award Taster Workshops
Art Adventures Led by Amanda Schenk
7-13
Led by Charlie Dixon Thur 4 and 11 May 4pm - 5.30pm | £5 per session Inspired by music? Handy with a paintbrush? Want to find out more about how your arty interests could become a nationally recognised qualification? Try the Arts Award out for size at a taster workshop.
10, 24 Jun, 1, 8 Jul and 15, 22, 29 Jul, 5 Aug 11.45am - 12.45pm £10 per session or £36 for 4 sessions Helping to improve concentration and learning. The course teaches skills for coping with stress and anxiety.
AGE
4-7
YEARS
Big Dog Little Dog Yoga Led by Carly Brown
AGE
4-7
YEARS
From Sun 14 May (exc 4 Jun) 10am - 10.45am £65 per pair per 5 week course A unique yoga-based class for parents/carers and their children. Be prepared to fly!
AGE
7+
YEARS
Thur 15, 22 and 29 Jun 4pm - 5.15pm £28 per 3 week course (or £10 per session) Explore the possibilities in art through games and collaborative artworks.
SCHOOL
YEARS
5+
YEARS
For more information on regular childrenøs classes, call Rita or Terri on 01628 682555 or email rita.bryant@nordenfarm.org.
AGE YEARS
AGE
7 May, 23 Jul, 27 Aug 10am - 10.45am £15 per pair Give this unique yoga-based class for parents/carers and their children a try! Connect and bond through movement and breath.
SCHOOL
Led by Becky Hinton From Tues 25 Apr 5.45pm - 7pm | £67 per term Contemporary dance inspired by popular dance styles.
Mindfulness for Children Led by Lynne Wilkes
Big Dog Little Dog Yoga: Taster Sessions Led by Carly Brown
7-13 Led by DJ Mhlanga From Tues 25 Apr 4.30pm - 6pm | £80 per term The digital arts club. Have a go at filming, stop-motion animation and more!
Youth Dance
Saturdays
Sundays
6+
YEARS
From Tues 25 Apr 4.30pm - 5.30pm | £67 per term An energetic modern Indian dance style.
Digi Den II
Classes for children and young people
Fridays
Digi Den I
SCHOOL
YEARS
7-13 Led by DJ Mhlanga From Fri 28 Apr 4.30pm - 6pm £80 per 10 week term The digital arts club. Have a go at filming, stop-motion animation and more!
One-off classes and workshops Mindfulness for Families Led by Lynne Wilkes
AGE
4+
YEARS
Sun 18 Jun and Sun 16 Jul 11am - 12pm Family and Friends (up to 4 people) £15 Take time to be with yourself and your family. Learn to be in the moment, quieten the mind and settle the body with different strategies and becoming aware of all your senses.
Mindfulness: Art for Children
Led by Lynne Wilkes Sun 6 Aug 10am - 1pm £25 Create artwork using focus and concentration. Beginning in a mindful state create a piece of art with care, enjoyment, attention and fun.
Candle Lamp Making for Kids
AGE
8+
YEARS
Led by Natalie Griffin-Smith Sat 10 Jun 10am - 1pm £15 Make a beautiful handmade fabric lantern in this fun craft workshop. The lantern includes a battery operated tea light with a unique flicker flame!
Youth Theatre
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Based on the book by Stephen Mackey
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
AGE
3+
YEARS
One midwinter eve Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin make a wish and embark on a magical adventure… in search of a star
Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you’ll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm’s technical crew. Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you. Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or performance. School Year
Day
Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13
Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Thursdays or Sundays* Thursdays or Sundays* Thursdays or Sundays* Thursdays or Sundays* Thursdays or Sundays* Wednesdays Wednesdays * day dependent on availability
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office / 01628 788997
Price
per term £67 £67 £67 £67 £67 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97
@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org
May - August 2017
FAMILY EVENTS Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office / 01628 788997
Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org