September - December 2019
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
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Norden Farm’s Community Kite Festival
Sun 1 Sept 1pm - 4pm Round off the summer holidays in style with an afternoon of fun for all the community! Take part in our Kite Making Workshop in the park or bring your kite creations or pre-owned kites and join our team to fly them on the hill. Everyone is welcome, with or without a kite! WHY? As well as all the kite flying fun, the afternoon will include a live music stage, food from local vendors and a bar Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) Free Event
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The Noise Next Door - At Sea!
Sun 6 Oct | 2pm | 60 mins Go on an adventure on the high seas! The Noise Next Door needs your help to chase down the fearsome Captain Bloodbeard. They will take your suggestions and transform them into jaw-dropping scenes and mind-blowing songs. With mermaids, magic, sea-shanties and swords - expect an anarchic afternoon! WHY? An epic new show that’s fun for the whole family Studio £11 (£9 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £36
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0-3
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Tiny Light Theatre presents
POP!
Fri 27 Sept | 11am and 2pm | 35 mins Come and visit Flo and Ebb as they take you on a bubbly, balloon-y bathtime adventure. Full of magic, mischief and music. Let’s float away under a starry sky! From the company who brought The Paper Moon to Norden Farm in summer 2019. WHY? A gently interactive first adventure into theatre for little ones and their families Studio £12 standard (includes a baby/infant under 3 years), additional child £8
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Sunday Stories
4-7
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Sun 29 Sept and Sun 27 Oct 11.30am | 45 mins Interactive storytelling in the magical story den. Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a flat white 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
The Bear Exhibition
Tues 19 Nov - Wed 1 Jan An immersive exhibition to explore and discover. The Gallery is transformed by work created by local children as part of our annual art competition. Inspired by our Christmas production, The Bear by bestselling author, Raymond Briggs. Get involved yourself! See our website for details about how to enter. Visit the story den while you’re here (see website for times) for tales from the land of Bears and beyond. This year’s exhibition is curated by visual artist Amelia Pimlott and students from BCA college as part of our young creatives project.
Have you visited our family friendly Café Bar?
Enjoy dishes from our adult and children’s menus, your favourite drinks, a range of snacks and not forgetting delicious ice creams! In the school holidays, you can also try one of our special picnic bags, beautiful handmade cookies, or save with our Family Meal Deal when you book for a show or film. With books, games and colouring activities on hand, it’s the perfect place to grab a bite to eat or relax with a drink.
Bring Baby Screenings
Exclusively for grown ups with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including cup of tea or filter coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Take a look at our September - October line up below:
The Lion King
Fri 6 Sept | 11am
Blinded by the Light Tues 17 Sept | 11am
Downton Abbey Fri 25 Oct | 11am
Half Term at the Farm
There’s something on all day every day during the school holiday. Family shows include a spooky sing along, a science extravaganza and a new spin on a classic tale. Plus - arts and crafts, family films and storytelling.
Monday 28 October
Tuesday 29 October
Wednesday 30 October
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling
10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 yrs) £5 per child
10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 yrs) £5 per child
11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 yrs) £5 per child
11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
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4-11
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6+
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YEARS
Morgan and West: Unbelievable Science 11.30am | 60 mins
Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics and bonkers biology in this science extravaganza! Leave your lab coats at the door it’s time for Unbelievable Science!
Storytelling
1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Rumpelstiltskin and The Snail of Destiny
11.30am | 55 mins A new version of the Grimms’ classic tale. With puppets, music, storytelling and transforming sets!
Storytelling
1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Rumpelstiltskin and The Snail of Destiny 2pm | 55 mins
Morgan and West: Unbelievable Science 2pm | 60 mins
Playmobil: The Movie 3pm | 99 mins
11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
The Angry Birds Movie 2
11.30am | 96 mins The flightless angry birds and the scheming green piggies are back on the big screen!
Rumpelstiltskin and The Snail of Destiny
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4-11 YEARS
11.30am | 55 mins See Tuesday for details
Storytelling
1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Dora and The Lost City Of Gold 2pm | 102 mins
Rumpelstiltskin and The Snail of Destiny 2pm | 55 mins
Thursday 31 October
Thursday 31 October
Arts and Crafts
Storytelling
Saturday 2 November
1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 yrs) £5 per child
Storytelling
11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Arts and Crafts Dora and The Lost City Of Gold
Playmobil: The Movie
2pm | 102 mins
11.30am | 99 mins Imaginative young girl Marla embarks on an epic journey after her younger brother Charlie disappears into the wondrous animated world of Playmobil.
An all new live-action adventure for Dora the Explorer.
Spooky Sing Along Concertini with Mairi Cowieson and Friends
10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 yrs) £5 per child
Storytelling
11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Storytelling
1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
2pm | 45 mins
Friday 1 November AGE
0-8
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Arts and Crafts
10am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 yrs) £5 per child
WHY NOT STOP FOR LUNCH? Family Meal Deals Available when you book for a family show or film
Adult meals - £10
Spooky Sing Along Concertini with Mairi Cowieson and Friends
11.30am | 45 mins Bring the whole family and sing along to a spooky music from stage and screen. Including songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Little Shop of Horrors. The 11.30am show is a Relaxed performance - everyone is welcome to this friendly format.
Tickets
Storytelling
11am | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Includes a hot or soft drink and main course from our menu or specials board.
Under 12s - £7.50
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Includes a children's soft drink, meal from our children's menu and an ice cream.
11.30am | 96 mins
Storytelling
1.30pm | 20 mins (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
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)
Regular Classes for Children and Young People AGE
9+
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Youth Dance
Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton Tues 17 Sept - 26 Nov (exc 29 Oct) 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! All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Digi Den
Led by DJ Mhlanga Fri 13 Sept - 29 Nov (exc 4 Oct and 1 Nov) School Year 7 - 13 | 5pm - 6.30pm £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.
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4-8
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Big Dog Little Dog: Parent and Child Yoga
Led by Carly Brown Sun 8 Sept, 20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec 10am - 11am | £15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child) or £55 for 4 sessions 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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6+
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Bollywood Dance
Led by Parveen Chana Sat 21 Sept - 30 Nov (exc 2 Nov) 10am - 11am | £67 per 10 week term An energetic modern Indian dance style. These classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latin and Arabic influences. All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Youth Theatre at Norden Farm
Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
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. 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 - 3 School Years 4 - 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
Autumn Show or Workshop Term
Workshop Term Workshop Term Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach The Adventures of Jason and the Argonauts The Adventures of Jason and the Argonauts A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Christmas 2019 at Norden Farm Pins and Needles Productions present
FO AGES R YEAR3+ S
Tuesday 26 November - Sunday 29 December Based on the book by Raymond Briggs (creator of The Snowman) Published by Penguin Random House.
'Move over War Horse, this polar puppet is magic' The Guardian PERFORMANCES Adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles Productions
Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a polar bear a bath? Or clear up its poo?! One night when Tilly is fast asleep, an enormous white bear climbs into her bedroom. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly's not scared. Join Tilly and her new friend on a wild and magical adventure. Featuring dazzling puppetry, delicious music, dreamy storytelling and dozens of laughs. The Bear is an unforgettable experience for the whole family and the perfect introduction to theatre for little ones.
TICKETS
RElaxED pERFORmANcES Ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format. Look out for the star.
COMPETITION Enter our art competition for the chance to win a goody bag and turn on the Christmas lights at Maidenhead Town Hall! See website for details.
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Regular Classes for Children and Young People
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2+
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Little Wrigglers
2+
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Led by Bethany Hearn Mon 2 Sept - 16 Dec (exc 7 and 28 Oct) Fri 6 Sept - 20 Dec (exc 1 Nov) 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.
Ballet Beats
Pre School Ballet Classes Led by Abbi Lewin Tues 10 Sept - 17 Dec (exc 29 Oct) 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.
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6+
Messy Monsters
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Led by Kayleigh Galvin Mon 2 Sept - 16 Dec (exc 7 and 28 Oct) 11.30am - 12.15pm | £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!
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0-5
Teddies Music Club
Wed 11 Sept - 18 Dec (exc 30 Oct) 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.
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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.
Education and Community Outreach
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. For a copy of our education brochure for primary schools, or to find out about other opportunities for young people including work experience and our Young Leadership programme, 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, 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 • yoga • 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
The Carnival of The Animals 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 be illuminated at Norden Farm’s annual Lantern Parade on Saturday 7 December. Our workshops are a little bit different this year, so take a look and choose the workshop that fits!
Town Centre Saturday Drop In Workshops
Norden Farm Sunday Workshops
£4 per person | Suitable for 3+ years Sat 16, Sat 23, Sat 30 Nov 10am - 4pm (drop in) Short and sweet lantern making - get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night.
£7 per person Suitable for 6+ years Pre-booking essential Sun 17, Sun 24 Nov and Sun 1 Dec 10.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm Across 2 hours weave an intricate animal inspired willow frame ahead of covering and decorating.
Last chance workshop (drop in) Maidenhead Library Sat 7 Dec | 10am - 2pm
Sat 7 Dec Outside Maidenhead Town Hall Free event!
Lantern Making 2.0 £17.50 | Sat 23 Nov | 10am - 4pm New for 2019! Lantern Making 2.0 is a 6 hour lantern making extravaganza for older teens and adults who can’t get enough of Lantern Making! See our website for more information.