Norden Farm Autumn 2018 Family Print

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.

AGES

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

AGE

ALL

3+

AGES

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

YEARS

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

AGE

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

AGE

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!

AGE

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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