September - December 2018
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
NORDEN FARM’S
COMMUNITY
KITE FESTIVAL Sun 2 Sept 1pm - 4pm
ALL
Big Band Concertini
ALL
AGES
with the Blakes Heaven Big Band
Sun 2 Sept | 11.30am An original and enjoyable live music experience designed for grown ups to enjoy with their children in a relaxed and friendly environment. The 17 piece ensemble perform jazz, swing, pop, TV themes and rock - with a unique twist.
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Our very first kite festival! Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays, then see your creation take to the sky. Or bring your own kite and join in the fun!
WHY? Be inspired by sizzling saxes, screaming trumpets and soulful trombones whilst your little ones dance sing, wriggle or even sleep! Courtyard Theatre This is a standing event with some allocated seating | £10 (£8 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) | Free Event
Princess Charming
Sun 30 Sept | 11.30am and 2pm Some girls like football. Some boys like pink. Everyone likes a good story. Exploring gender stereotypes in a fun, questioning way, this is a celebration of being exactly who you are. Expect a family friendly cabaret club full of laughter and sing-a-longs. Join in at the end as the next generation of cabaret stars take over the stage. WHY? ‘Pertinent and powerful, but most of all it’s extremely fun!’ A Younger Theatre Studio £10 (£8 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Sunday Stories
Sun 23 Sept, 7 Oct and 11 Nov 11.30am £3 per person 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 entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children.
AGE
4-7
YEARS
The Story Den £3 per person Lunch menu from £5
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ALL
3+
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ROH Live: The Nutcracker
Sun 16 Dec | 4.30pm | 150 mins Encore screening. Tchaikovsky’s much-loved music is matched to a magical adventure on Christmas Eve for Clara and her Nutcracker doll. Their journey to the Land of Sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers. WHY? One of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet. Courtyard Theatre £15
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Concertini presents:
Paddington’s First Concert Sat 21 Jan | 11.30am 2pm Following their sell out concerts last year Chamberhouse Winds are back with a delightful performance.
WHY? This concert for families and children, invite Paddington to his first classical concert with disastrous results! Specially arranged for wind quintet and narrated by Jonathan Butcher Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Half Term at the Farm
There’s something on all day every day during the school holiday. Family shows include fresh takes on classic tales, plus arts and crafts, family films and storytelling.
MONDAY 22 October
TUESDAY 23 October
WEDNESDAY 24 October
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Storytelling
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
10.30am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child
1.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
10.30am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child
10.30am | 83 mins Fun-filled animation set on a farm. Featuring the voices of Bill Bailey, Adrian Edmondson and Celia Imrie.
Storytelling
1.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
AGE
3-7
YEARS
Compagnie Animotion presents
The Musicians of Bremen
2pm | 50 minutes An adaptation of The Grimm Brothers classic tale. Featuring puppetry, movement and trapeze, all accompanied by live music. A highly visual and non-verbal show for young and hearing impaired audiences.
Storytelling
3.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person Compagnie Animotion presents
The Musicians of Bremen
4.30pm | 50 minutes
10.30am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child
AGE
6+
YEARS
James Campbell The Hilariously Funny World Of …
2pm | 60 minutes A stand up comedy show for children, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. Expect jokes about pets, couscous, spaniels, making your own yoghurt, bees and why we have hair.
Storytelling
3.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation 4.30pm | 97 minutes
Singalong Concertini
11.30am | 45 mins Sing along to fabulous music from stage and screen. West End singer Mairi Cowieson and friends perform songs from Mary Poppins, Matilda, Frozen and more. The 11.30am show is a relaxed performance - ideal for children with SEND.
Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation 11.30am | 97 mins Drac decides to take a summer vacation on a cruise ship. But it soon turns into a nightmare.
Storytelling
1.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Singalong Concertini 2pm | 45 mins
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales 2pm | 83 mins
Storytelling
3.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Thursday 25 October
Friday 26 October
Saturday 27 October
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Theatre of Widdershins presents
Theatre of Widdershins presents
10.30am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child
Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown
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5+
YEARS
11.30am | 45 minutes Snow White and Rose Red are sisters. They have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. When their quiet life is interrupted by a friendly bear, a new chapter begins.
10.30am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child
Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown 11.30am | 45 minutes
Christopher Robin 11.30am | 104 minutes
Beatles Yellow Submarine 11.30am | 90 minutes Join The Fab Four on a technicolour adventure to battle the music-hating Blue Meanies.
Storytelling The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
10.30am | 45 mins (ages 4 - 8 years) £5 per child
Storytelling
1.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Sunday 28 October
1.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
2pm | 83 mins
AGE
Storytelling
5+
YEARS
1.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person Theatre of Widdershins presents
Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown 2pm | 45 minutes
Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation
Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown 2pm | 45 minutes
Christopher Robin
2pm | 97 minutes
2pm | 104 minutes Join Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the gang in a brand new adventure.
Storytelling
Storytelling
3.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
Tickets
AGE
0-5
Theatre of Widdershins presents
3.30pm | 20 minutes (ages 3 - 7 yrs) £2 per person
YEARS
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall
11.30am | 50 minutes Parents and under 5s are let loose on the dance floor in the friendliest of discos. Get your disco-dancing-booties on!
Christopher Robin 2pm | 104 minutes
(Unless otherwise stated)
Half Term Family Shows: £10 (£8 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £32. Family films: £7 (£5 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £20.
Regular Classes for Children and Young People
PR E -SC HOO L CLA SS ES AGE
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YEARS
YEARS
2+
Little Wrigglers
Led by Rachel Walsh Mondays (from 17 Sept exc 8 Oct, 22 Oct) Fridays (from 14 Sept) 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.
2+
Ballet Beats
Pre School Ballet Classes Led by Abbi Lewin Tuesdays (from 11 Sept exc 2 Oct, 23 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.
AGE
6+
Splat! Messy Play
MONTHS
Led by Clare Lynskey Mondays (from 24 Sept exc 8 Oct, 22 Oct) 11.30am - 12.15pm | £6 | £4.50 siblings £20 for block booking of 4 sessions Giving children the opportunity to learn and explore through exciting and fun art activities - and we do all the clearing up!
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Teddies Music Club
Wednesdays (from 12 Sept exc 24 Oct) 10am - 11am £6 | £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.
0-5
YEARS
Youth Theatre at Norden Farm
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! 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. 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. Class
Day
Price*
A
Wed
£67
Wed
£67
Thur
£97
School Years 2 & 3
B
School Years 4, 5 & 6
C
School Years 7, 8 & 9
F
4.15pm - 5.15pm 5.30pm - 6.30pm 4.40pm - 6.40pm
School Years 8, 9, 10 & 11
6.45pm - 8.45pm
Thur
£97
H
Sun
£97
Wed
£97
School Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 4pm - 6pm
Academy
School Years 12+
6.45pm - 8.45pm
*Price per term
‘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.
Regular Classes for Children and Young People Tuesdays Bollywood Dance Led by Parveen Chana
Tuesdays from Tues 11 Sept exc 2 Oct, 23 Oct 6+ years | 4.30pm - 5.30pm £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.
AGE
6+
YEARS
Digi Den II
Led by DJ Mhlanga Tuesdays (from 11 Sept exc 25 Sept, 2 Oct and 23 Oct) School Years 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. Take advantage of our hardware, Adobe Creative Cloud software and settings. 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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AGE
9+
YEARS
Youth Dance
Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton Tuesdays (from Tues 11 Sept exc 2 Oct, 23 Oct) 9+ years | 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.
Regular Classes for Children and Young People Fridays
Sundays Big Dog Little Dog: Parent and Child Yoga Improvers Led by Carly Brown
AGE
4-8
Sundays (from 23 Sept) YEARS 10am - 11am | ÂŁ60 per 4 week term A class for parents / carers and their children. Connect and bond through movement and breath. Across the term you will learn yoga postures and movement sequences (including a gentle bedtime yoga sequence), meditations based on popular fairy tales, relaxation techniques and much more. No previous yoga experience needed. Bring one yoga mat (per pair) and a blanket.
Digi Den
FILM@ NORDEN FARM
Fridays (from 14 Sept exc 28 Sept, 26 Oct) School Years 7 - 13 | 5pm - 6.30pm ÂŁ80 per 10 week term Our original digital arts club. See Tuesday class for term information.
Enjoy the best of art-house, independent and foreign language films. Ask for a copy of our latest film brochure
Led by DJ Mhlanga
One-off classes and workshops Big Dog Little Dog: Parent and Child Yoga Led by Carly Brown
AGE Sundays 4-8 23 Sept | 11.15am - 12.15pm YEARS 14 Oct | 11.15am - 12.15pm 18 Nov | 10am - 11am 9 Dec | 10am - 11am A class for parents/carers and their children. Connect and bond through movement and breath. Get ready to fly! Class includes elements of acroyoga.
Suitable for ages 4 - 8 years, must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring 1 yoga mat (per pair).
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
“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 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
Education and Community Outreach 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 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. Email / robyn.bunyan@nordenfarm.org Tel / 01628 682563
Saturday 17 November Maidenhead Town Centre
Sunday 18 November Norden Farm
Saturday 8 December
Maidenhead Town Centre 4.30pm (parade departs 5pm) With live music and entertainment!
Saturday 24 November Maidenhead Town Centre
Sunday 25 November Norden Farm
Tues 15 - Sun 27 Jan 2019
Saturday 1 December
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Looking back at 10 years of Norden Farm’s annual parade!
Sunday 2 December
Share your photos and videos to be a part of the exhibition
Maidenhead Town Centre Norden Farm
Saturday 8 December Maidenhead Town Centre
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