September - December 2017
FAMILY EVENTS at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office / 01628 788997
@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org
Photography: maidenheadmum.co.uk
Family Concertini:
Music from the Movies with the Akina Strings ALL AGES Sun 17 Sept | 11.30am and 2pm | 50 mins
Sunday Stories Sun 10 Sept, 1 Oct, 12 Nov 11.30am | £3
AGE
4-7
YEARS
Interactive storytelling in the magical storyden. Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a latté and the Sunday papers, while your little ones get involved in telling stories from all over the world.
A concert all about inspiring children and families, with live music in a relaxed environment. Journey through the music of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet, James Bond, The Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Children are encouraged to move, dance and interact with the music. Come in costume or grab something from our dressing up box! Studio £10 (£8 conc), Family & Friends (4 people) £32
The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company presents
Kathakali Thur 28 Sept 7.30pm | 135 mins
Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala in South India. This spectacle of drama, dance, music and visuals is a perfect introduction to Hinduism, cultural diversity and world theatre. Colourful costumes, elaborate make up and powerful music combine to tell Hindu stories about gods, kings and princesses. Courtyard Theatre £12 (£10 conc) Family & Friends £32
AGE
X-X
YEARS
PR E -SC HOO L CLA SS ES
(CLN EAWSS)
AGE
AGE
2+
Tutus
YEARS
Pre School Ballet Classes Led by Abbi Lewin Tuesdays (exc 10, 24 Oct) 2 - 3 yrs | 10am - 10.30am 3 - 4 yrs | 10.45am - 11.15am £6 A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
2+
AGE
0-5+ YEARS
Teddies Music Club Wednesdays (exc 25 Oct) 10am - 11am £5 | £4 siblings
Get bouncing, jumping, tickling, giggling, laughing, and singing! Energetic, lively and fun for grown-ups and children alike, with a singer and musician at every session.
Little Wrigglers
YEARS
Led by Rachel Walsh Mondays (exc 16, 23 Oct and 13 Nov) Fridays (exc 20, 27 Oct) 10am - 10.45am £6 | £4.50 siblings or £20 for block booking of 4 sessions A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Concertini presents
The Snowman Sat 7 Jan 11.30am | 50 mins
AGE
3+
YEARS
An enchanting family friendly concert adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ much-loved story The Snowman. Performed by Chamberhouse Winds, with narration by Jonathan Butcher. The ensemble will also play a selection of other short fun pieces to introduce the instruments before the story begins. Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32
ROH Live: The Nutcracker Tues 5 Dec 7.15pm and Thur 4 Jan 2pm 135 mins Live screening from the Royal Opera House (Tuesday). With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting stage magic, The Nutcracker is the perfect Christmas entertainment. Courtyard Theatre £15
Half Term at the Farm
There’s something on all day every day during the school holiday. With shows inspired by stories old and new, plus arts and crafts, family films and storytelling.
TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER
Arts and crafts session
Hairy Maclary
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
AGE
2+ 11.30am | 60 minutes YEARS Music, singing and all your favourite stories. With characters such as Hercules Morse, as big as a Horse and Bottomley Potts, covered in spots.
WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER Photography: Jodie Humphries
MONDAY 23 OCTOBER
ALL
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
Hairy Maclary 2pm
Storytelling AGE
2+
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
YEARS
WEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER Hairy Maclary
11.30am | 60 minutes Out of the gate and off for a walk, went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy.
Arts and crafts session 10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
2pm
TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER Arts and crafts session 10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
Family Concertini: Spooky Music with the Willshire Piano Duo
11.30am | 50 mins One piano, two people and four hands perform Scheherazade - a story inspired by the Arabian Nights folk tales. Come in spooky costume for this relaxed and fun live music concert.
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
Family Concertini: Spooky Music 2pm
A live action version of the classic books by Lynley Dodd.
Hairy Maclary
AGES
Captain Underpants
11.30am | 89 mins Pranksters George and Harold hypnotise their school principal into thinking he’s a clueless superhero named Captain Underpants. The latest film from Dreamworks Animation, based on the bestselling books.
The Jungle Bunch
2pm | 97 mins (see Thursday for details)
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER
FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER
SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER
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
10.30am - 11.15am (ages 5+ years) £5 per child
Storytelling
1.15pm - 1.35pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
AGE
AGE
YEARS
YEARS
6+
5+
Monstro Theatre presents
Box Tale Soup presents
11.30am | 60 mins The books in Brian’s library are no ordinary books. They like to flutter their pages and let themselves go. A show that brings books to life!
11.30am | 60 mins Join Mole and Ratty on their adventures, along with gruff old Badger and magnificent Mr Toad. A beautiful new adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s much loved classic.
Bookstory
The Jungle Bunch
11.30am | 97 mins Maurice may look like a penguin - but he's a real tiger inside! Join him and his friends on an action packed animated adventure.
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
Bookstory 2pm
Captain Underpants
2pm | 89 mins (see Wednesday for details)
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER
Wind in the Willows
Storytelling
1.30pm - 1.35pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
Wind in the Willows 2pm
Storytelling
3.30pm - 3.50pm (ages 3+ years) £2 per child
WHY NOT STOP FOR LUNCH?
ROH Live: Alice Alice£s Adventures in Wonderland
2pm | 170 mins £15 An encore screening featuring a cast of extraordinary and instantly recognisable characters - from the highly strung Queen of Hearts to a tap-dancing Mad Hatter.
Family Meal Deals
Available when you book for a family show or film.
Adult meals - £10 Under 12s - £7.50
Ask at the Box Office for details
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
Youth Theatre
Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight! Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre. 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
Price
per term
£67 £67 £67 £67 £67 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97 £97
* day dependent on availability
Classes for children and young people Tuesdays
Bollywood Dance Led by Geeta Rai
AGE
6+
YEARS
From Tues 12 Sept 4.30pm - 5.30pm | £67 per 10 week term An energetic modern Indian dance style. Classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. Suitable for all abilities.
Youth Dance Led by Becky Hinton
AGE
9+
YEARS
From Tues 12 Sept 5.45pm - 7pm | £67 per 10 week term A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of current music. This is contemporary dance smashed up and easy to learn! Suitable for all abilities.
Digi Den II
SCHOOL
YEARS
Led by DJ Mhlanga 7-13 From Tues 12 Sept 4.30pm - 6pm | £80 per 10 week term Our digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Have fun filming, podcasting, creating stop-motion animation, using green screen special effects and more! Suitable for all levels of experience.
Thursdays
Arts Award Led by Charlie Dixon
SCHOOL
YEARS
7-13 From Thur 28 Sept 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.
Classes for children and young people Fridays
Digi Den I
Saturdays
SCHOOL
YEARS Led by DJ Mhlanga 7-13 From Fri 19 Sept 4.30pm - 6pm | £80 per 10 week term Our digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Have fun filming, podcasting, creating stop-motion animation, using green screen special effects and more! Suitable for all levels of experience.
Mindfulness for Children Led by Lynne Wilkes
AGE
5+
YEARS
Saturday 23 Sept - 14 Oct and 4 Nov - 25 Nov 11.45am - 12.45pm £10 per session or £36 for 4 sessions Helping to improve concentration and learning. The course helps children to feel happier and more fulfilled as they make their way in life.
One-off classes and workshops Mindfulness for Families
Arts Award Taster Workshops
SCHOOL Led by Charlie Dixon YEARS Thur 14 and 21 Sept 7-13 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 Arts Award out for size at a taster workshop.
Big Dog Little Dog: Parent and Child Yoga
AGE
4-7
YEARS
Led by Carly Brown Sundays 10 Sept, 1 Oct, 12 Nov | 10am - 11am £15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child) A yoga-based class for parents / carers and their children. Connect and bond through movement, breath and elements of acroyoga. Suitable for ages 4 - 7 years, must be accompanied by an adult
AGE
4+ Led by Lynne Wilkes YEARS Sun 17 Sept and Sun 26 Nov 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, settle the body and become aware of all your senses.
Family Chocolate Making Workshops Led by The Chocolate Factory Sun 10 Dec 2pm - 3pm and 3.30pm - 4.30pm £20 per person Create your very own chocolate bar and lollipop with only the best Belgian chocolate! Learn how to mould the chocolate and then decorate your bar and lollipop to make them unique.
CHRISTMAS 2017 Norden Farm and Slot Machine present
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS and PARADE Norden Farm Sun 19 and 26 Nov, Sun 3 Dec 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Maidenhead Town Centre Sat 18 and 25 Nov, Sat 2 Dec 10am - 4pm (drop in) Last chance workshop Maidenhead Town Centre Sat 9 Dec | 11am - 2pm
£4 per person
Based on the book by Stephen Mackey Tuesday 21 November - Saturday 30 December
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 9 December. Suitable for all ages and all the family.
Sat 9 Dec Outside Maidenhead Town Hall Free event!
FOR AGES 3+ YEARS
One midwinter eve Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin make a wish and embark on a magical adventure in search of a star…
Family and Friends Ticket (4 people) £46
Centre for the Arts Maidenhead
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF Box Office / 01628 788997
@nordenfarm www.nordenfarm.org