Events Brochure May-Aug 2017 by Marketing

Gigs • Comedy • Film • Theatre • Gallery • Classes • Café Bar

Centre for the Arts Maidenhead

May - Aug 2017

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01628 788997

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Dear Friends Welcome to the Summer Season at The Farm. This summer steep yourself in the best live music from across the globe. Immerse yourself in sounds from Mali with Tunde Jegede, Nashville Tennessee with Kyshona Armstrong and in pure Andalusian flamenco courtesy of Juan Martin. Experience the best in theatre including two brand new productions we found at Edinburgh Festival. A reimagined A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented on bikes and Octopus, a post Brexit satire about identity… and punk. Comedy is centre stage this summer. In addition to established names such as Greg Davis, Katy Brand and Brian Conley, emerging stand ups such as Tez Illyas, Alice Marshall and Ayesha Hazarika make their Farm debuts. The only beach in Maidenhead is back this summer - bigger and more beachy than ever! Free to play on throughout the holidays, there’s also films and live shows; Higgledy Piggledy Pie, Little Red Robin Hood and a special rock and roll gig from Concertini. Plus, week long courses in theatre, circus and dance, daily storytelling and craft sessions, plus secret cove exploration in the Gallery. Look forward to seeing you here.

Jane Corry Chief Executive and Artistic Director jane.corry@nordenfarm.org / www.facebook.com/jane.nordenfarm

PS - The Café Bar is now serving food on a Sunday evening and, for a limited time only, we are open seven days a week - so come see what we get up to on a Monday!

Book a Pre Show Dinner at the same time as your ticket and get two courses for only £14 (T&Cs apply). Call the Box Office on 01628 788997 to book.

Opening Hours Mon 10am - 4pm Tues - Sat 10am - 11pm Sun 10am - 10.30pm

Food Served The Café Bar can also cater for your special occasion in our 18th century Long Barn. Contact our Events and Operations Manager Richard Murphy on 01628 682558 or richard.murphy@nordenfarm.org

Mon Tues - Sat Sun

Box Office // 01628 788997 Cover photo A Midsummer Night’s Dream (see page 14 for details)

11.30am - 3pm 11.30am - 3pm 5.30pm - 7.45pm 12pm - 2.30pm 5.30pm - 7.45pm

Photo credit Luminous Photography

The Norden Farm Café Bar

Gigs • Comedy • Film • Theatre • Gallery • Classes • Café Bar

Films at Norden Farm

ASK US OUR FOR BROCHFUILM RE!

Ask us for a film brochure! We print a separate film brochure every two months featuring the best of art-house, independent, foreign language films and blockbusters. Let us know if you would like to receive a film brochure or check our website for updated film listings. Highlights of the May - June film season include Beauty and The Beast, A Quiet Passion and Free Fire. See page 43-44 for details of our Event Cinema screenings – broadcast to Norden Farm live from venues such as the Royal Opera House, National Theatre and RSC.

Supporter tickets Silver and Gold Members receive a special ticket price on selected events in the season. Events with a supporter price are indicated by this symbol:

Index 01 Café Bar 03 Miki 03 - 30 Live Events 09 - 10 Half Term at the Farm 12 Sponsor a Seat 16 Children’s Parties 22 Corporate Membership 23 - 24 Live Events Quick Guide 25 - 26 Summer Holidays 31 Classes Quick Guide 32 - 37 Classes and activities for adults 38 - 41 Classes and activities for children and young people 42 Gallery 43 - 44 Event Cinema 45 How to Book 46 How to Find Us 47 Venue Hire and Celebrations 47 Membership Photo credit Luminous Photography

Photo credit richwphotography.com

Credit: Ilaria Petrucci Photography

Photo credit Terry Payman

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

TripAdvisor ‘I love Norden Farm… Booking is easy - online or over the phone, and staff always helpful and friendly.’ Nicola (Facebook Feb 17)

Tez Ilyas: Made in Britain Wed 3 May 8pm Tez’s debut show, TEZ Talks, was met with packed out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a sold out run at London’s Soho Theatre. It was adapted for a series on BBC Radio 4, with a second series coming later this year. Join one of the most exciting rising stars of the comedy world for his brand new, critically acclaimed show. WHY? ‘Radiantly entertaining’ The Times Studio £12 (£10 conc)

Box Office // 01628 788997

£14 Voodoo Room - A Night of Hendrix and Cream

Veronica Sbergia & Max de Bernardi Thur 4 May 8pm

Sat 6 May 8pm

Country blues and ragtime, hokum, jug band and rural music from the 20s and 30s. Between them Veronica and Max play ukulele, washboard, kazoo, National Reso-phonic guitars, mandolin and acoustic guitar. The duo re-interpret great songs by artists such as Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Minnie and Bo Carter. WHY? Winners of the 2013 European Blues Challenge

A high energy show featuring all of your favourite Hendrix and Cream tunes. Voodoo Room deliver an incredible performance in the true spirit of these legendary superstars, transcending tribute band status. Members of the band have played with the likes of Steve Winwood, Duran Duran and Ben E King.

Studio

WHY? Enjoy classics tracks including Sunshine of Your Love, Purple Haze, I Feel Free and Hey Joe Courtyard Theatre £15

Waller Fri 5 May 8pm A celebration of Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, one of the great jazz innovators, composer of standards including Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Honeysuckle Rose. Rising star bassist Mark Lewandowski brings together two of the most highly respected musicians on the UK jazz scene - Liam Noble (piano, Fender Rhodes) and Paul Clarvis (drums) to explore the catalogue of this iconic composer/musician. WHY? Mixing the traditional with the modern, this trio brings a little of 1930s Harlem into the 21st century Studio £14 (£12 conc)

Isosceles presents

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Wed 10 May 7.30pm ‘All human beings are commingled out of good and evil… Edward Hyde alone, in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil…’ During an experiment, the respectable Dr Jekyll inadvertently releases the demon within him - a malevolent force which will eventually possess his body and soul. WHY? ‘A great story, told with notable passion’ The Scotsman Studio £14

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Jewel Tones present

Liza Sings Streisand Fri 12 May 8pm Liza Pulman is the acclaimed singer and comedienne of Fascinating Aida. Joined by her six piece band, The Stardust Ensemble, she celebrates the songs of the great Barbra Streisand. Liza brings you glorious new arrangements and orchestrations of these now legendary songs, in a full to bursting 90 minute show. WHY? Expect the much loved classics Evergreen, The Way We Were, New York State of Mind, Second Hand Rose and many more Courtyard Theatre £22 (£20 conc)

£10

COMMUNITY HIRE

Sat 13 May 8pm

Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Sat 24 Jun 8pm

Charity Shop Vinyl Fri 12 May 8pm

Sat 13 May 7pm Courtyard Theatre

Jimmy Lee & The Edge of Chaos Orchestra

The Vinyl Frontier with Jeff Lloyd

WHY? Hear a classic album (or two) as it was intended in full and on vinyl Studio £8

Sing! Sing! Sing! 2017

Singles Championship 2017 Sat 22 Jul 8pm

Box Office // 01628 788997

Jimmy Lee (guitar, banjo, vocals) cut his teeth alongside folk legends Ralph McTell, Cliff Aungier and Alex Campbell among others. His melodious traditional and folk rock music is packed with emotion and played with a rare simplicity. Jimmy is joined by Jon Wigg (fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, vocals), Clare Juliet (piano, accordion), Melanie Wells (cello) and Gary Holder (double bass). WHY? A blend of traditional, contemporary, alternative and original material, performed with a wealth of experience and great sense of humour Studio £14 (£12 conc)

AGE

Paper Tiger Productions & Greenwich Theatre present

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. WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children The Story Den £3 per person. Lunch menu from £5

Octopus

Wed 17 May 7.30pm A post-Brexit satire that explores what it’s like to be treated as a foreigner in your own land… and the power of punk. Three women have been called in for assessment. Sara looks sort of Asian. Scheherazade sort of Middle Eastern. And Sarah is sort of white. But how British are they? Fresh from a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out transfer to London’s Theatre503. WHY? ‘Raises the hairs on the back of your neck… laugh-out-loud funny’ The Times Studio £14,

Supporters £12

Nashville in the Round Thur 18 May 8pm A Taste of Nashville returns following their sell out show in Autumn 2016. Sarah Darling, Jenn Bostic and Michael Logen are each established country artists in their own right. The three Nashville residents perform together and individually, whilst supporting each other. WHY? An evening in the style of Nashville’s famous Bluebird Café Courtyard Theatre £15

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Brian Conley:

The Greatest Entertainer (In His Price Range) Sat 20 May 8pm The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new show. Brian performs brand new comedy, sketches and songs, alongside some of his best-known and loved retrospective material from the screen and onstage.

Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash)

WHY? ‘The performance of the decade’ The Mail on Sunday

Fri 19 May 8pm British rock band Wishbone Ash forged a unique musical identity in the 1970s and influenced numerous successful bands. Martin Turner is the founding member, lead vocalist and creative force of the band. He continues to perform their best loved works. His current line up features guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic plus drummer Tim Brown. WHY? Featuring a rare performance of Wishbone Ash’s seminal 1972 Argus album performed in its entirety Courtyard Theatre £15

Courtyard Theatre £17.50

Ayesha Hazarika: State of the Nation Sat 20 May 8pm Comedian Ayesha was a Special Adviser working for Gordon Brown, Harriet Harman and Ed Miliband. Since returning to stand up, she has had a sell out show at the Edinburgh Festival and been in huge demand for television and radio appearances. Ayesha lifts the lid on what life’s really like behind the scenes at Westminster with brutal honesty and humour, asking what’s next for British politics. WHY? ‘Hazarika’s return to stand up is also public service, never less than entertaining’ The Guardian Studio £14 (£12 conc)

£14

£12 conc

Box Office // 01628 788997

FILM@ NORDEN FARM Enjoy the best of art-house, independent and foreign language films. Ask for a copy of our latest film brochure

RM Promotions present

Belshazzar’s Feast

Jazz at the Farm presents

Art Themen (saxes)

Wed 24 May 8pm Paul Sartin (Bellowhead) on oboe, violin, vocals and Paul Hutchinson (Hoover the Dog) on accordion are Belshazzar’s Feast. The duo start with traditional folk music, add a touch of classical and jazz, throw in a bit of pop and music hall, and top it off with wry humour for a unique live experience. WHY?‘A blend of serious musicianship and dedicated subversion - enjoy the danger’ Living Tradition Studio £15.50

Fri 26 May 8pm One of the most sought-after musicians on the UK jazz scene, acclaimed for his originality and individual style. Art is supported by the top rhythm section of Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums) - acclaimed at every gig. WHY? Art fronted the Stan Tracey quartet for over 20 years and is winner of a British Jazz Award for tenor sax Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Berkshire College of Agriculture presents

Sabbatage

The Variety Show Thur 25 May 7.30pm

BCA Performing Arts presents A Suitcase Full of Dreams. Expect an evening of variety entertainment that will journey into the world of work, love and the unknown! WHY? Join them for show tunes, pop music, sketches, physical theatre and dance including contemporary, jazz and street Courtyard Theatre £7.50 COMMUNITY HIRE

Sat 27 May 8pm Paying tribute to the music of iconic band Black Sabbath. Sabbatage concentrate on the Ozzy line up but also play some of the Dio era too. Expect to hear all of the band’s greatest tracks including Black Sabbath, Iron Man, War Pigs, Children of the Sea, God is Dead? and, of course, Paranoid. WHY? With over two hours of music, this is a must for all Black Sabbath fans! Courtyard Theatre £15

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Half Term at the Farm Everyday Activities (Monday – Saturday) Arts and crafts sessions

Storytelling

10.30am (45 mins) | £5 per child

1.30pm and 3.30pm* (20 min) | £2 per person (*exc Saturday)

Big Howard’s LOL-tastic Yukfest for Kids and WellTrained Adults Mon 29 May 11.30am and 2pm (50 mins)

AGE

3+ YEARS

Howard is a massive kid with a moustache. Join him for an hour of fun featuring stand up, interactive digital animation, sound effects, jokes and lots and lots and lots of clever nonsense. WHY? Howard has had his own show on CBBC with Little Howard, appeared on The Slammer and at The Royal Variety Performance Courtyard Theatre

AGE

YEARS

Pied Piper presents

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch Tues 30 May 11.30am and 2pm (40 mins) For lighthouse keeper Mr Grinling lunch is the highlight of the day. But some greedy seagulls keep stealing his delicious lunch! Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a plan to stop them? Packed with live music, audience participation and all the sights and sounds of the sea. WHY? An all new musical storytelling extravaganza to celebrate 40 years of Ronda and David Armitage’s much loved book Studio

TripAdvisor ‘I had never heard of this place until recently. I have to say I was really surprised at how wonderful and well equipped this place is as a Theatre and Cinema’ Gary S, (Trip Advisor Feb 17)

Box Office // 01628 788997

Concertini – Music for Viola

Concertini – Music for Piano

Thur 1 Jun 11.30am (50 mins)

Thur 1 Jun 2pm (50 mins)

Sit back and relax as viola player Melanie Martin takes us on a musical journey for the whole family to enjoy. Melanie has worked with orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and The Halle, as well as with contemporary artists such as Take That, Leona Lewis and Il Divo.

Join Concertini favourite Marisa Thornton Wood, for a fun interactive concert for the whole family. Marisa has given recitals as an accompanist and soloist in France, Germany, Austria, the USA and UK. From Bach to Elton John this concert is guaranteed to suit all musical tastes.

WHY? Inspiring live music for families performed in a relaxed and enjoyable way with space for children to move around and dance Studio

ALL AGES

James Campbell’s The Funny Thing About... Fri 2 Jun 2pm (60 mins) Hold on to your socks and enjoy stand up comedy for kids. James Campbell is founder of Comedy 4 Kids, author of Boyface and has appeared on CBBC’s Blue Peter. He will be making fun of everything from couscous to penguins to Nintendo Wii. James’ jokes are written and performed to get children and parents laughing out loud.

AGE

6+ YEARS

WHY? ‘A hit not to be missed’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks Courtyard Theatre

Tickets

Films

Family shows (unless otherwise stated) £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

The Boss Baby, Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience and Smurfs: The Lost Village. See our website or family events guide for more details

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Flanders and Swann: At the Drop of a Hippopotamus Thur 1 Jun 8pm Join multi award-winning comedian Tim FitzHigham and BBC Radio 4 musical maestro Duncan Walsh Atkins as they bring you the wit and wordplay of ingenious comedy songsmiths, Michael Flanders and Donald Swann. Expect all the classics, from The Hippopotamus (Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud) to The Gas Man Cometh - plus a few hidden gems along the way! WHY? ‘Impressive, suave… a delight!’ The Times Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc)

£14

Hailey Tuck Fri 2 Jun 8pm

Alfie Moore: Getting Away with Murder Thur 1 Jun 8pm A brand new stand-up show from former Detective Sergeant Alfie Moore, star of BBC Radio 4 comedy It’s A Fair Cop. Alfie takes you on a thrilling and interactive journey through the art and science of murder investigation. Everything you need to know from choosing a murder weapon to disposing of the body. WHY? Experience first-hand how it feels to be part of planning ‘The Perfect Murder’ with this unique evening of comedy Studio £14

Box Office // 01628 788997

The jazz singer has been enchanting audiences across Europe. Hailey was raised on a diet of black and white movies, 1930s jazz and vintage dresses. She has already reimagined the work of an eclectic line up of artists including Fats Waller, The Zombies and Maroon 5. WHY? Enjoy Hailey’s uniquely captivating voice which sits somewhere between Billie Holiday, Regina Spektor and Ella Fitzgerald Studio

TripAdvisor ‘Norden Farm is a friendly, thriving arts centre, with a modern theatre and cosy bar-lounge…a great venue for a leisurely coffee reading the paper, a glass of wine with friends or a meal before a show’ Joanna H, (Trip Advisor Jan 17)

St John’s Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert Sat 3 Jun 8pm Meng Yang Pan (piano) Nigel Wilkinson (conductor) Mozart Overture The Abduction from the Seraglio Mozart Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor, K.466 Delius On hearing the first cuckoo in Spring Mendelssohn Symphony No.3 in A minor (Scottish) St John’s Chamber Orchestra returns with a fine programme including Mendelssohn’s dramatic and tuneful symphony and a pastoral evocation by Delius. WHY? Meng Yang Pan brings her sublime touch to one of the greatest of Mozart’s concertos Courtyard Theatre £17 (£15 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Sponsor a Seat

A wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, to dedicate in memory of a loved one or to show your support for Norden Farm. For £250 we will engrave your name or dedication on a plaque for one of the Courtyard Theatre seats. Your plaque will remain in place for 10 years. For more information visit our website or contact the Box Office on 01628 788997 or boxoffice@nordenfarm.org

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

RBM Comedy presents

Alice Marshall and Edd Hedges Sat 3 Jun 8pm Alice Marshall is a critically acclaimed character comedian. She will be previewing her latest show Blood, the follow-up to her hit 2016 debut Vicious. Edd Hedges is winner of So You Think You’re Funny and has toured with Sofie Hagen. He brings an intriguing hour of hilarious anecdotes delivered in his unique affable style. WHY? Two rising stars of the comedy world preview their latest material ahead of this year’s Edinburgh Festival Studio £10 (£8 conc)

Juan Martín Flamenco Trio - Arte Flamenco Puro Sun 4 Jun 7.30pm Juan Martin is a truly awe-inspiring guitarist, composer and all encompassing musician. He returns to the UK for his latest tour featuring new dancer Raquel Gonzalez, from Cádiz. Her tremendous footwork and passion, joined with extraordinary singer Antonio Aparecida and the poetry and emotion of one of the world’s leading guitarists, make for a performance not to be missed. WHY? ‘A giant of the flamenco tradition’ The Times Studio £15

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Nathan Caton Thur 8 Jun 8pm The award winning comedian is back with his unique blend of captivating, laidback and intelligent on-point comedy. Nathan is regarded as one of the best young comics in the UK. He has appeared on BBC1’s Live at The Apollo and BBC2’s Mock the Week. His BBC Radio 4 sitcom Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing was commissioned for three series. WHY? ‘Laidback, on-the-nose material’ The Guardian Studio £14 (£12 conc)

The Zoots

£15

Fri 9 Jun 8pm Experience the Sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world. The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the 60s beats that everybody loves. The band have headlined venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford. Feel the groove that’s thrilling audiences in more than 30 countries! WHY? Expect legendary numbers by Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, and dozens more of your favourite artists Courtyard Theatre £15

The HandleBards present

Katy Brand: I Was a Teenage Christian Sat 10 Jun 8pm An honest, fascinating and funny exploration of Katy’s self-imposed conversion and total immersion in evangelical Christianity. Katy is winner of a British Comedy award for her television series Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show. WHY? ‘The church’s loss is comedy’s gain’ Evening Standard Studio £13

The Arts Society presents

A Midsummer Night’s Dream 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. WHY? Expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos and a great deal of laughter Long Barn £14 (£12 conc)

Norden Farm Associate Company Maidenhead Music Society presents

Mary Alexander Meet Me at the Waldorf

Martin James Bartlett: Young Musician 2014

Courtyard Theatre Free

WHY? Don’t miss this chance to hear Britain’s finest new pianist Courtyard Theatre £17 (£5 under 16s)

Mon 12 Jun 11.30am Popular lecturer Mary Alexander presents the extraordinary story of two iconic hotels built on Astor feuds, fortunes and art patronage. Mary will take the audience on a journey back to the glamour and intrigue of the Jazz Age. WHY? The Arts Society are hoping to launch permanently in Maidenhead later this year

Thur 15 Jun 7.30pm Martin James Bartlett bowled over the nation when he won the BBC Young Musician competition in 2014. Since then he has debuted at the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall. He returns to Maidenhead for his third concert, performing his latest programme.

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

£15

£13 conc

Kyshona Armstrong and Robert Lane Thur 15 Jun 8pm

Summer Ceilidh Sat 17 Jun 7.30pm

Nashville resident Kyshona was recently named one of the Top 5 Roots Artists to watch by CMT Edge. She is renowned for her songwriting skills and powerful, emotional voice. Robert Lane is a Birmingham based singer songwriter who has been receiving radio airplay and critical acclaim for his performances across the UK.

You’ll be in safe hands with the expert calling and playing from our band Nedron’s Jig. They’ll guide you through dances such as Muffin Man’s Jig, Gay Gordons and Cumberland Square 8. Expect familiar tunes including Atholl Highlanders, Rogue’s March and Dashing White Sergeant.

WHY? Kyshona returns with rising star Robert Lane after a sell out show with Nashville in the Round last autumn

WHY? A social evening of dance in our atmospheric 18th century Long Barn

Studio £12 (£10 conc)

Long Barn

Foil, Arms & Hog - DoomDah Fri 16 Jun 8pm Ireland’s top comedy trio with over ten million hits on YouTube. They return to Norden Farm with a delicious blend of bizarre, surreal and hilarious comedy scenes with outrageous characters and unexpected twists. Catch these lads while you can. WHY? ‘An effervescent hour of fast-paced gags, fizzing with energy, invention and great lines’ Chortle Courtyard Theatre £15

Father’s Day Concertini with The Andy Mears Octet Sun 18 Jun 11.30am Bring the whole family for a fabulous 50 minutes of some of the best loved tunes of all time. The Andy Mears Octet will perform a variety of music focusing on the sounds of big band jazz and the rhythms and grooves of Africa and South America. WHY? Be inspired by sizzling saxes, screaming trumpets and soulful trombones whilst the kids dance, sing or just chill out! Courtyard Theatre £10 (£8 under 16s) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

Box Office // 01628 788997

Five Star Swing

Avalon Edinburgh Festival Preview

Sun 18 Jun 7.30pm The unique Five Star Swing Big Band show, as featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre. The band have appeared on BBC’s Children in Need and at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra and Chris Smith (Jnr) - composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band and Herb Miller Big Band. WHY? Swing along with songs from the likes of Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14 conc)

Thur 22 Jun 8pm Jarlath Regan is an award winning comedian, writer and broadcaster known for his uplifting, inventive and relentlessly funny stand-up. ‘A refreshing and hilarious change of pace’ ★★★★★ Independent Rob Auton is a writer, comedian and winner of Dave’s Funniest Joke of The Fringe award. ‘Completely charming and funny to boot’ The Guardian WHY? Rob has written five hit Edinburgh shows and Jarlath has brought eight solo shows to the Fringe Studio £10 (£8 conc)

Jarlath Regan and Rob Auton

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: • street art • movie themes • and more!

• bollywood dance • interactive storytelling

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

“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

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Jazz at the Farm presents

Winners of BBC Young Musician Jazz Award

Alexandra Ridout (trumpet, flugel) and Sean Payne (saxes)

Fri 23 Jun 8pm Alexandra Ridout was crowned the winner of the BBC Young Musician Jazz Award 2016 at the age of 17. Sean Payne is a London based saxophonist and composer who won the award in 2014. WHY? Fresh, new programmes from two recently awarded talents on the jazz scene Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Gimme ABBA On and On and On Sat 24 Jun 8pm Relive the golden ABBA era with this superb show. Expect all the popular songs known and loved by millions, along with some additional tunes to please the most ardent fan. The many costume changes, choreographed dance routines and four-part vocal harmonies come together to recreate that original ABBA party feel! WHY? A jam-packed performance including even more songs and theatrical elements Courtyard Theatre £18

Box Office // 01628 788997

RM Promotions present

Martin Simpson Sun 25 Jun 7.30pm Martin is known as a singer and guitarist of formidable talent, often named as one of the very finest fingerstyle guitar players in the world. Martin is equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and blues and his own compositions. His solo shows bear witness to an artist at the very top of his game. WHY? Nominated an astonishing 31 times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Studio £16.50

London Mozart Trio Thur 29 Jun 8pm Haydn Trio in C Hoboken XV:27 Rachmaninov Trio Elegiaque in G minor Dvorak Trio in F minor The London Mozart Trio have gained a reputation as one of the leading chamber music ensembles through recordings, broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and recitals at major concert halls in London and continental Europe. WHY? Featuring Krzysztof Smietana (violin), Lionel Handy (cello) and Colin Stone (piano) Courtyard Theatre £14,

Supporters £12

Avalon Edinburgh Festival Preview

Matt Forde and James Loveridge Thur 29 Jun 8pm Matt Forde is one of the country’s most in-demand satirists. He has appeared on BBC1’s Have I Got News For You, Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 Cats and BBC3’s Russell Howard’s Good News. James Loveridge is one of the most exciting young talents in recent years. He is a storyteller with a cheeky and charming personality that can warm any room. WHY? Matt is a familiar face on TV and radio, while James has already had a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Studio £10 (£8 conc)

The Studio Session Sat 1 Jul 8pm Part of the Farm’s programme to support emerging musicians. Local acts play three numbers - at least one of which is an original. If you would like to perform, please email: jane.corry@nordenfarm.org. WHY? This is a hugely popular event so register your interest early if you would like to perform! Studio £8

Seabright Productions presents

Black is the Color of My Voice

Written and performed by Apphia Campbell Fri 30 Jun 8pm Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, the play follows a successful jazz singer and civil rights activist seeking redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. Direct from sell-out performances in Shanghai, New York and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

£14

Age guidance 12+ years. WHY? ‘Her performance goes beyond impersonation’ ★★★★ The Times Studio

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Avalon Edinburgh Festival Preview

Maidenhead Drama Guild presents

Richard Herring and Flo & Joan

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Thur 6 Jul 8pm Richard Herring previews his brand new Edinburgh show - Oh Frig, I’m 50! He makes a triumphant return to this year’s festival celebrating the 30th anniversary of his first Fringe. Flo & Joan are a Toronto-based musical comedy duo. Their 2016 Edinburgh show was announced as one of the Top 10 shows at the Fringe in the Amused Moose Comedy Awards. WHY? Flo & Joan have played to sold-out audiences across North America and Richard returns to Norden Farm having had numerous sell out shows Studio £10 (£8 conc)

Wed 12 - Sat 15 Jul 7.45pm

Kast Off Kinks Sat 8 Jul 8pm Join former members of the legendary band The Kinks as they keep alive the music that made the band a household name. Featuring Mick Avory (the original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Dalton (Kinks 60s and 70s), Ian Gibbons (Kinks 80s and 90s and still with Ray Davies), with Dave Clarke (formerly of the Beach Boys), Noel Redding and Tim Rose. WHY? Expect all the hits including You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon, Lola and Waterloo Sunset Courtyard Theatre £16

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Set in the decadent world of Victorian London. A beautiful young man called Dorian Gray makes a Faustian pact. It gives him the capacity to explore every possible vice and desire while his moral decay is hidden away in his painted portrait that bears all the marks of his degeneration. WHY? ‘The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it’ Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14 conc) COMMUNITY HIRE

Avalon Edinburgh Festival Preview

Steve Bugeja and Alex Smith

Thur 13 Jul 8pm Steve Bugeja is an award winning comedian who has appeared on Comedy Central’s Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central and his own sketch for BBC3 - 10 Things You Should Know as an Adult. Alex Smith is known for his trademark mix of laser sharp stand-up observations and cleverly crafted comedy songs. WHY? Both Steve and Alex have previously supported Russell Kane on national tours Studio £10 (£8 conc)

RM Promotions present

Jim Moray Tunde Jegede Fri 14 Jul 8pm Tunde Jegede bridges African and European musical traditions. He is an internationally renowned kora player, cellist and composer. His soul-stirring music blends traditional kora-playing with his own contemporary compositions. WHY? A meditative musical experience, with re-imagined cinematic imagery of ancient Africa Studio £14 (£12 conc)

More Stars than in the Heavens! - The Story of the MGM Musical Sun 16 Jul 7.30pm Award winning singer Robert Habermann tells the story and sings the songs from the magical MGM musicals. The studio produced some of the greatest film musicals ever made including Singing in The Rain, An American in Paris, Kiss Me Kate and High Society. WHY? Featuring over forty iconic songs Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc)

Wed 19 Jul 8pm Singer and guitarist Jim Moray is at the forefront of the new movement in English traditional music. His multiaward winning debut album changed the sound of folk song. Jim will be supported by Jackie Oates. WHY? Jim’s latest album Upcetera has been nominated for Best Album at the 2017 BBC Folk Awards Studio £15.50

Celebrating Schubert (concert 1 of 4) Celebrity Recital by Joanna MacGregor (piano) Thur 20 Jul 8pm Schubert Liszt Wagner/Liszt Schubert

4 Impromptus, D.899 Nuages Gris: La Lugubre Gondola 1 Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde Sonata in B flat, D.960

International virtuoso Joanna MacGregor launches the summer series of recitals. WHY? Joanna’s epic programme opens with one of Schubert exquisite Impromptus and ends with his last and greatest Sonata Courtyard Theatre £19 (£17 conc) (£5 under 16s)

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£15 Avalon Edinburgh Festival Preview

Adam Hess and Jack Barry

Montgomery Holloway Music Trust presents

Jack Barry has performed in the prestigious Comedy Zone at the Edinburgh Fringe. He has also performed as one half of sketch duo Twins.

Sat 22 Jul 7.30pm

Thur 20 Jul 8pm Adam Hess is known for his unique brand of comedy on Twitter. In 2013 one of his tweets was voted funniest of the year by The Telegraph.

WHY? Adam won the Chortle Student Comedy Award while Jack has supported James Acaster on tour Studio £10 (£8 conc)

Laurie Holloway, his Trio and the Students of 2017 After a week of intensive training at the Montgomery Holloway Music Trust Summer School, the students of 2017 showcase their talents at the Annual Students Concert. Courtyard Theatre COMMUNITY HIRE

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Limehouse Lizzy Fri 21 Jul 8pm Limehouse Lizzy keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore. They return with their most explosive show and critically acclaimed line up yet. WHY? ‘If you’re sceptical about tribute acts, you won’t be after seeing Limehouse Lizzy’ Radio Times Courtyard Theatre £16

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Greg Davies Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jul 8pm Courtyard Theatre £15

ArtiSun Fair Sat 29 Jul 11am - 4pm Our popular fair returns for a special summer event showcasing handcrafted wares. The original 18th century barns provide a gorgeous backdrop for browsing stalls from local sellers. WHY? If you would like information on booking a stall, please contact jo.fredrickson@nordenfarm.org

Emily Maguire Fri 28 Jul 8pm Emily is a classically trained multi-instrumentalist with two books and five albums to her name. Her strong, thoughtprovoking lyrics, supremely expressive vocals and stunning live performances have won her fans across the globe. She has toured extensively with some of the world’s great singersongwriters, including American legend Don McLean. WHY? ‘A talent to be reckoned with’ R2 Magazine Studio £14 (£12 conc)

Long Barn and Nordens Free entry

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May - Aug 2017

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Quick Guide May Date

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Film - title tbc Film - title tbc 03 Film - title tbc 04 Film - title tbc 04 Voodoo Room - A Night of Hendrix and Cream Film - title tbc Film - title tbc Film - title tbc 04 NT Live: Obsession Liza Sings Streisand 05 Sing! Sing! Sing! 2017 05 NT Live: Obsession 06 Film - title tbc Film - title tbc Film - title tbc 06 Nashville in the Round Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) Brian Conley: The Greatest Entertainer 06 Film - title tbc Film - title tbc RSC Live: Antony & Cleopatra 08 The Variety Show Jazz at the Farm - Art Themen (saxes) Sabbatage Private Hire Big Howard’s LOL-tastic Yukfest Film - title tbc 09 Film - title tbc

Studio / Long Barn (LB) Tez Ilyas: Made in Britain Veronica Sbergia & Max de Bernardi Waller

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde The Vinyl Frontier Jimmy Lee & The Edge of Chaos Orchestra Sunday Stories Octopus Ayesha Hazarika: State of the Nation Belshazzar’s Feast

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch

Thur 01

Flanders and Swann: At the Drop of a Hippopotamus

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James Campbell’s The Funny Thing About St John’s Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert Film - title tbc Film - title tbc British Museum presents: Hokusai ROH: The Dream, Symphonic Variations, Marguerite and Armand Glyndebourne: La Traviata 13 Nathan Caton The Zoots NT Live: Peter Pan 14 Katy Brand: I Was a Teenage Christian Glyndebourne: La Traviata Mary Alexander - Meet Me at the Waldorf Film - title tbc 14 A Midsummer Night’s Dream ROH: The Dream, Symphonic Variations, Marguerite and Armand Martin James Bartlett: Young Musician 2014 15 Kyshona Armstrong and Robert Lane Foil, Arms & Hog - DoomDah Film - title tbc 15 Summer Ceilidh Father’s Day Concertini with The Andy Mears Octet Five Star Swing Film - title tbc Film - title tbc NT Live: Salome 16 Jarlath Regan and Rob Auton Jazz at the Farm - Winners of BBC Young Musician Jazz Award Gimme ABBA - On and On and On 05 The Vinyl Frontier Film - title tbc 06 Sunday Stories 17 Martin Simpson Film - title tbc Film - title tbc ROH Live: Otello London Mozart Trio 18 Matt Forde and James Loveridge Film - title tbc 18 Black is the Color of My Voice

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Concertini Alfie Moore: Getting Away with Murder Hailey Tuck Alice Marshall and Edd Hedges Juan Martín Flamenco Trio - Arte Flamenco Puro

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Fa mily

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July Date

Courtyard Theatre

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ROH Live: Otello 18 The Studio Session Film - title tbc Film - title tbc Film - title tbc Private Hire 19 Richard Herring and Flo & Joan Private Hire Glyndebourne: Hamlet Kast Off Kinks Private Hire Private Hire The Picture of Dorian Gray The Picture of Dorian Gray 19 Steve Bugeja and Alex Smith The Picture of Dorian Gray 20 Tunde Jegede The Picture of Dorian Gray The Story of the MGM Musical Film - title tbc Film - title tbc 20 Jim Moray Celebrating Schubert (concert 1 of 4) Celebrity Recital by Joanna MacGregor (piano) 21 Adam Hess and Jack Barry Limehouse Lizzy Laurie Holloway, his Trio and the Students of 2017 05 The Vinyl Frontier Film - title tbc 06 Sunday Stories Greg Davies Greg Davies Greg Davies Greg Davies Greg Davies 22 Emily Maguire Rock n Roll Concertini 22 ArtiSun Fair The Dime Notes 27 Great British Mysteries Film - title tbc

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Film - title tbc Film - title tbc Hamilton Loomis NT Live: Angels in America - Part One, Millennium Approaches Jazz at the Farm - Sounds Echoed with The Paul Jordanous Jazz Ensemble NT Live: Angels in America - Part Two, Perestroika U2Baby Glyndebourne: La Clemenza di Tito 25 Higgledy Piggledy Pie Film - title tbc RSC Live: Titus Andronicus Celebrating Schubert (concert 2 of 4) Tamila Salimdjanova Never 42 Film - title tbc Film - title tbc The Quo Experience Film - title tbc Film - title tbc Hundred Watt Club Big Berkshire Beach Gig Salsa at the Farm with Son Yambu Film - title tbc 25 Little Red Robin Hood The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog by Alfred Hitchcock Celebrating Schubert (concert 3 of 4) St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chamber Players with Robert Cheung (piano) Film - title tbc 30 The Goat Roper Rodeo Band Film - title tbc Film - title tbc Building closed for maintenance Building closed for maintenance Building closed for maintenance

Summer Holidays at the Farm Everyday Activities (Tuesday - Saturday) 10.30am Arts and Craft session (45 mins) 1.30pm and 3.30pm Storytelling (20 mins)

The Maidenhead

BEACH

£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.

FREE

m at Norden Far

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.

Summer Holiday Activities 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

All ages 3+ years 5+ years 14-18 years 11-18 years 7-13 years 8+ years 10-16 years 8+ years

Everyday Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays -----------------------------------------------------

(Tues 25 Jul - Sun 27 Aug) 10am - 4pm (Tues - Sat) 1.15pm and 3.30pm (Tues - Sat) 11am (Tues - Fri) 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

See page 41 for further details

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Tickets: £10 (£8 under 16s)

Family & Friends (4 people) £32

AGE

ALL AGES

3+ YEARS Noisy Oyster presents

Higgledy Piggledy Pie Sun 6 Aug 11.30am and 2pm (45 mins)

Rock n Roll Concertini

with Matt Bond and The Poor Boys Good Time Band Sat 29 Jul 11.30am and 2pm (50 mins) 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! WHY? Be inspired by the sounds of the Beatles, the Stones and Elvis whilst the kids dance and sing on the Courtyard stage Courtyard Theatre

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. WHY? Featuring puppets made from vegetables, a hula hooping butternut squash, original music, clowning and a rather large pie! Studio

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!

AGE

3+ YEARS

WHY? A fun take of this classic tale, featuring beautifully crafted puppets, clowning and gentle humour Studio

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The Dime Notes Sat 29 Jul 8pm This hard swinging, old style jazz band bring a repertoire of stomps, blueses and forgotten gems. The four piece band are fronted by David Hornblow (clarinet) and American pianist / composer / musicologist Andrew Oliver. Rhythm guitarist Dave Kelbie and Tom Wheatley (bass) complete the line up. WHY? Dig back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet driven 1920s New Orleans jazz Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc)

Great British Mysteries

Hamilton Loomis

£15

Thur 3 Aug 8pm Award winning Texan guitarist Hamilton Loomis is at the forefront of bringing blues into the 21st century. The Grammy nominated musician deftly balances his blues roots with his penchant for experimentation and originality. He is the protégé of legendary blues artist Bo Diddley who has become a friend and mentor. WHY? ‘If blues, soul, and rock can be said to form a triangle, you’ll find Hamilton Loomis right in the centre of it’ Guitar Player Magazine Courtyard Theatre

Sat 29 Jul 8pm Join Olive Bacon (Supernaturalist) and Dr Teddy Tyrell (Scorpio), in this adventure into the unknown. A live mockumentary investigating monsters, myths and Noel Edmonds. Prepare to be mildly unnerved. A new show by Rose Robinson and Will Close as The Cloak & Dagger Club. WHY? Will and Rose make up one half of award winning sketch act Mixed Doubles, as heard on BBC Radio 4 Studio £10, Supporters £8

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Jazz at the Farm presents

Sounds Echoed with The Paul Jordanous Jazz Ensemble Fri 4 Aug 8pm A stunning, original and expansive ensemble returning to Norden Farm following their recent UK tour. The line up features Paul Jordanous (trumpet), Piers Green (saxes), Trevor Mires (trombone), Sam Leak (piano), Tom Mason (bass), Ted Carrasco (drums). WHY? ‘Jordanous’s calibre as a masterful craftsman is a treasure to behold’ Blues and Soul Magazine Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)

U2Baby

Never 42

Sat 5 Aug 8pm

Fri 11 Aug 8pm

U2Baby capture the unique sound of legendary band U2 as well as the look. They have performed internationally in theatres and at festivals. The band were even selected to play at The Church in Dublin as part of the U2 40th Anniversary Celebrations in 2016.

The forerunning Level 42 tribute band in the UK return for a high impact night of funk driven tunes. The five piece band features Howie Rogers (bass, vocals), Garreth Hicklin (keyboards, vocals), Mike Wheeler (drums, vocals), Tom Wright (guitar, vocals) and Richard Pardy (sax).

WHY? Expect all the hits from the band’s 40 years including With or Without You, One and Where the Streets Have No Name

WHY? Expect all the hits including Lessons In Love, Something About You and The Sun Goes Down

Courtyard Theatre £15

Courtyard Theatre £16

Celebrating Schubert (concert 2 of 4)

£20

Tamila Salimdjanova (piano) Thur 10 Aug 8pm Schubert Sonata in A, D.664 Liszt Sonata in B minor Schumann Davidsbundlertanze, Op.6 The young virtuoso Tamila Salimdjanova comes from Uzbekistan and has been a prizewinner at several major competitions. Her programme features a radiant Schubert sonata and one of Schumann’s finest and most ambitious sets of pieces. WHY? The programme includes the greatest of all Liszt’s piano works Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)

The Quo Experience Tues 15 Aug 8pm A tribute to the legendary duo. The impressive line up features Shaun Michaels and Dave Crawte who have spent years studying every detail of Rossi and Parfitt’s looks, playing styles and stage performances. Joining them are superb keyboardist Graham Partridge, the drummer Alex Bayou and Brian ‘Brino’ Smith on bass. WHY? Join the band as they recreate the full live experience of one of Britain’s most iconic bands Courtyard Theatre

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Hundred Watt Club Fri 18 Aug 8pm Hundred Watt Club return with a glittering, sublime and ridiculous evening of good old fashioned burlesque and cabaret entertainment. Enjoy the sights and sounds of award winning burlesque artists, nail biting vaudeville thrills, rib tickling comedy and our soul soothing chanteuse. Ages 18+ years.

Salsa at the Farm with Son Yambu

Sun 20 Aug 7.30pm A thrilling night of authentic music and salsa, on our dance floor! Son Yambu play Cuban son - the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to salsa. They give this irresistible music a contemporary edge, bringing their audiences a truly, sensational, authentic Latin music experience. WHY? Join us for a free salsa workshop before the event, spaces are limited so don’t miss out! Courtyard Theatre £15, Supporters £13 This is a standing event with some allocated seating

WHY? A real ‘dress up and sit down’ evening of vintage inspired entertainment Courtyard Theatre £16

Big Berkshire Beach Gig Sat 19 Aug 8pm A showcase for the most exciting local musical talent in our main theatre. The evening wouldn’t be complete without breaks between the acts - so you can soak up the atmosphere on our Hawaiian inspired beach! WHY? If your band would like to perform email jane.corry@nordenfarm.org Courtyard Theatre £8 This is a standing event with some allocated seating

£15 Cornford Music presents

The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog by Alfred Hitchcock

Silent film with live music Wed 23 Aug 8pm Dan and Marisa Cornford provide an original score and accompaniment to Hitchcock’s 1927 thriller, based on the story of Jack the Ripper. Fast-paced and packed with suspense, it has long been acclaimed as the first wholly Hitchcockian film. WHY? Ivor Novello gives a chilling performance in the central role Courtyard Theatre £15

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Celebrating Schubert (concert 3 of 4)

St John’s Chamber Players with Robert Cheung (piano)

Thur 24 Aug 8pm Mahler Piano Quartet in A minor Schubert/Liszt 2 Song transcriptions Schubert Duo in A for violin and piano, D.574 Liszt Liebestraume Schubert Quintet in A (Trout) No series celebrating Schubert would be complete without the Trout Quintet, one of the most entertaining chamber works ever composed. Liszt was a great admirer of Schubert, and made many elegant transcriptions of his songs for solo piano. WHY? A rare chance to hear an early quartet movement by Mahler Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)

The Goat Roper Rodeo Band Fri 25 Aug 8pm With just an upright bass, two old guitars and a bucketful of aching harmony, this three piece band are preaching country blues like you have never heard. The line up features Jim Davies (guitar, vocals), Tom Davies (double bass, vocals) and Sam Roberts (guitar, vocals). WHY? Expect a hint of Gram, a sniff of Dylan and a twist of Waylon’s blues Studio £12 (£10 conc)

Celebrating Schubert (concert 4 of 4)

St John’s Chamber Players Rebecca van den Berg (soprano) Thur 7 Sept 8pm Mozart Flute Quartet in D, K.285 Schubert 5 Songs Schumann Adagio and Allegro for cello and piano Liszt Elegie for cor anglais Schubert Piano Trio in E flat, D.929 Regular collaborator Rebecca van den Berg contributes some Schubert Lieder, and Liszt is represented by a recently discovered fragment for cor anglais. WHY? Our summer series featuring the music of Schubert and Liszt concludes with one of the greatest of all piano trios, Schubert’s majestic E flat Courtyard Theatre £16 (£14.50 conc) (£5 under 16s)

Now booking for Autumn 17! Kathakali Thur 28 Sept 7.30pm £12 (£10 conc) Family & Friends (4 people) £32

Matt Richardson / Slash Sat 7 Oct 8pm £12

Oye Santana Thur 2 Nov 8pm £17

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Quick Guide

A d u l t C l a s s es

Classes & Activities

C h i l d r en s C l a s s es

Regular Classes Monday Yoga and Meditation pg 34

Tuesday Mindfulness pg 32 Maidenhead

Community Choir

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Book Club (Monthly) pg 32

Acoustic Guitar pg 32

Friday Night Flamenco pg 32

Align and Flow Yoga pg 35

Zumba pg 35

Acoustic Guitar pg 32

Zumba pg 34

Yoga pg 35

FitSteps pg 35

Line Dancing pg 33

Pre School Teddies Music Club pg 38

Experimental Textiles pg 34

Make Silver Jewellery pg 35

Mindfulness for Chiildren pg 40 & 41

Youth Theatre Norden Lights pg 38

pg 32

Tai Chi Chaun pg 34

Messy Play pg 38

Swing and Jive Dance pg 33 Floristry pg 33 Jo Hall - Art pg 34 Pilates pg 34 Drama pg 34

Pre School Youth Theatre Youth Theatre Norden Lights Norden Lights LittleDance Wrigglers pg 38 pg 38 pg 38

Loud and Proud pg 38 Bollywood Dance pg 39 Digi Den II pg 39

Arts Awards pg 39

Big Dog Little Dog Yoga pg 40&41

Digi Den I pg 39

Art Adventures pg 39

Youth Dance pg 39

One Off Classes and Workshops Jun (contd)

May

Lampshade Making [pg 33] Introduction to Mindfulness [pg 35] Art- Flowers in Vases [pg 35] Fun with Acrylics [pg 37] Portrait Drawing [pg 36] Focus On You [pg 36] Landscape Painting in Inks [pg 36] Partner Charleston Workshop [pg 36] Portrait Drawing [pg 36] Life Drawing [pg 36] Make Silver Jewellery - Workshops [pg 36] Colour Therapy - Personal Development [pg 37] Arts Award Taster Workshops [pg 40]

Jun Candle Lamp Making [pg 33] Coaching Essentials Workshop [pg 36] Lindy Hop Workshop [pg 36] Alexander Technique [pg 36] Life Drawing [pg 36]

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Make Silver Jewellery - Workshops [pg 36] Colour Therapy - The Beauty of Flowers [pg 37] Fun with Acrylics [pg 37] Candle Lamp Making for Kids [pg 41] Mindfulness for Families [pg 41]

Jul

Make Silver Jewellery - Workshops [pg 36] Fun with Acrylics [pg 37] Combed from the Beach [pg 37] Stralitzia Ink Painting [pg 37] Circus Week [pg 40] Art Week [pg 40] Mindfulness for Families [pg 41]

Aug

Life Drawing [pg 36] Art Week [pg 40] Dance Intensive [pg 40] Mindfulness Art [pg 41]

Regular Classes For adults

Norden Farm

NIGHT SCHOOL

From music to mindfulness and floristry to flamenco - our night school is a collection of inspiring evening classes and workshops in a friendly environment. Enjoy a drink in the Café Bar before or after the session with your new classmates.

Mindfulness Led by Jane Barker

Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9pm | £10 per session Step out of ‘busy, busy, doing, doing’ and drop into just ‘being’, to find some calm amongst the chaos. Learn how to focus on the present to help manage thoughts and feelings and to improve mental wellbeing.

Maidenhead Community Choir

Noticing Thoughts

Mindful Attitudes

Tues 9 May

Tues 11 Jul

Noticing Emotions

Paying Attention

Tues 13 Jun

Tues 8 Aug

Book Club

Wed 3 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug | 7.30pm - 9.30pm £5 per session including a drink from the bar

Led by Tina Reibl Tues 25 Apr - 4 Jul (exc 23 May, 30 May) 7pm - 8.15pm | £75 per 10 week course An opportunity for all those who enjoy singing a toe-tapping repertoire, from Bach to Beatles and Gershwin to Gospel. No audition or sight reading required. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Updates on book titles are available on the website.

Friday Night Flamenco Led by Leticia Iglesias

Acoustic Guitar

Fri 21 Apr - 26 May and 9 Jun – 28 Jul (exc 23 Jun, 7 Jul) 8pm - 9pm £42 per 6 week course

Led by Richard Lee Wed 10 May - 14 Jun (exc 31 May) 21 Jun - 19 Jul and 26 Jul - 23 August Absolute Beginners | 7pm - 8pm Beginners | 8.15pm - 9.15pm Thur 11 May - 15 Jun (exc 1 Jun) 22 Jun - 20 Jul and 27 Jul - 24 Aug Beginners | 7pm - 8pm Intermediate | 8.15pm - 9.15pm £36 per 5 week course Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? Fun and friendly lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.

Start the weekend with the rhythm and passion of Flamenco! Step into the atmosphere of Andalusia – its movements and music. Start by learning the basic steps and progress through the courses, in a relaxed and fun environment!

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Swing and Jive Dance Led by John and Debra Scanlon Tues 16 May - 19 Sept (exc 30 May, 1, 8, 29 Aug) Swing Crazy | 7.30pm - 8.40pm £7 per class or £30 for block of 5 Jive Cats | 8.45pm - 10.15pm £8 per class or £35 for block of 5 No previous experience needed - come ready to have bags of fun. Bring a partner or come alone - it’s up to you.

Swing Crazy: 1930s-style dance Lindy Hop is the great partner swing dance from New York’s Savoy Ballroom. From exuberant and lighthearted to laid back and smooth, Lindy Hop is an expressive dance to some of the greatest music ever.

Line Dancing

Led by Julie Antonsen Sun 4 Jun - 9 Jul, and 16 Jul - 20 Aug Beginners 6.15pm - 7.15pm | Intermediate 7.30pm - 8.30pm £7 per class or £42 for 6 week course Line Dancing is a mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing. With a variety of music from country to pop and everything in between. No partner necessary. Ticket holders for either class are welcome to stay / warm-up in either class, space permitting.

Lampshade Making

Candle Lamp Making

Tues 16 May | 7pm - 9.30pm £25 plus £4 materials fee

Tues 20 Jun | 7pm - 9.30pm £20 plus £4 materials fee

Bring half a metre of your chosen fabric and we’ll show you how to turn it into a beautiful handmade lampshade. Take it home, equipped with the knowledge and notes to continue your creation!

Make 3 beautiful handmade fabric lanterns that can be used safely all around your home! Use them to create a relaxing atmosphere, mood lighting for a dinner party, night lights for the children or outdoor lighting in the garden!

Led by Natalie Griffin-Smith

Floristry Night School Make Your Own Wedding Flowers Jive Cats: 1950s-style dance Have you often wished that you could just get up and jive in a 1950s style when you hear that classic music? Now you can! Learn authentic freestyle jive to classic Rhythm & Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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Led by Louise Temple Tues 4 Jul | 7pm - 9pm £50 plus £5 materials fee Find out how to make a beautiful bridal or bridesmaid bouquet for you or a friend’s big day. Spend an evening arranging pretty seasonal flowers with a stunning bunch to take home at the end of the night!

Mondays

Yoga and Meditation Led by Julie Potter Mon 8 May - 31 Jul (exc 29 May) 11.45am - 12.45pm £7 per class

Tuesdays

NEW

Look at some gentle yoga spinal movements to relax and rejuvenate the nervous system, some simple, basic yogic breathing practises and some guided meditations to take us to a state of relaxed wellbeing. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Tai Chi Chuan

Led by Patricia Miller Mon 8 May - 19 Jun (exc 29 May) and 3 Jul - 7 Aug £7 per class Improvers | 1pm - 2pm Beginners | 2.15pm - 3.15pm

NEW

Learn the Yang Style of Tai Chi together with Qigong. Both can improve your sense of wellbeing, relax your body and mind, reduce stress, improve your balance, boost your immune system and strengthen muscles and bones. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Body Control Pilates – Beginners

Led by Gillian Burn Tues 18 Apr - 16 May, 23 May - 27 Jun (exc 30 May) and 4 Jul - 8 Aug (exc 25 Jul) 1.30pm - 2.30pm £50 per 5 week course Give yourself a moment to relax, unwind and stretch out your body. Pilates will help to strengthen and tone your muscles, improve your posture, balance and flexibility and help you have a longer, leaner and stronger body.

Drama Classes for Adults NEW Led by Troublemaker Theatre company Tues 9 May – 18 Jul (exc 30 May) 8.30pm - 10pm £8 per class or £72 for 10 week course

A handpicked selection of bespoke theatre workshops for keen amateur actors, students and semiprofessionals. All sessions are practical in nature and encourage meeting new like-minded friends and potential colleagues.

Tuesdays

The Poetry of Objects with ink, charcoal and watercolour

Thursdays

Zumba

Led by Jo Hall Tues 25 Apr - 23 May | 10am - 1pm £82 for 5 week course or £18 per class

Led by Annet Bowler Thur 4 May - 24 Aug (exc 10, 17 Aug) 10am - 11am

Pencil, watercolour or gouache Make drawings and paintings of mementoes and boxes containing keepsakes. An introduction to working in detail on a small scale, between A5 and A4 on hot pressed watercolour paper.

£6 per class

By the Sea

Led by Jo Hall Tues 6 Jun - 4 Jul 10am - 1pm £82 for 5 week course or £18 per class Pastel Take inspiration from the works of Monet, Raoul Dufy, John Piper and Kurt Jackson to explore the excitement of the sea. Produce colourful evocations of the sea and coastal scenery in soft pastel on a variety of papers.

Party yourself into shape with the Zumba® programme. An exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™

Experimental Textiles Supersize Me Led by Amanda Schenk Thur 15 Jun - 6 Jul (exc 29 Jun)

10am - 1pm £22 per class or £60 for 3 week course Experiment with different methods and learn to interpret mark making; developing skills to create artworks rich in surface texture. During the course, produce several stitched studies or a finished textile artwork. £15 materials fee.

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Fridays

Saturdays

Yoga

Led by Julie Potter Fri 21 Apr - 26 May, 9 Jun - 14 Jul and 21 Jul - 8 Sept (exc 11 Aug, 1 Sept) Intermediate | 9.30am - 10.45am Beginners | 11am - 12.15pm £42 per 6 week course £10 per session (Beginners only) All round yoga practice that will revitalise and rejuvenate you and your body for the rest of the week. Julie is an experienced teacher, who has been practising yoga since 1993 and qualified as a British Wheel teacher in 2004.

Align and Flow Yoga

Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page Sat 6 May - 5 Aug (exc 17 Jun, 15 Jul) 10am - 11.15am £9 per class or £96 for 12 week course A dynamic yoga class with precise alignment focus. Linking the breath with a flow of postures and time at the end for relaxation will leave you feeling stronger, more flexible, calm and renewed.

FitSteps

Led by Julie Antonsen Sat 6 May - 17 Jun (exc 3 Jun) and 24 Jun - 5 Aug (exc 15 Jul) 10.15am - 11am 29 Jul | 11:30am-12:15pm | £5 per class

Make Silver Jewellery Led by Janet Richardson Fri 28 Apr - 26 May and 9 Jun - 7 Jul 10am - 12pm or 12.15pm - 2.15pm £84 per 5 week course

Beginners learn techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, ring making, stone setting, texturing, doming and soldering, to make some beautiful jewellery. More experienced participants are taken forward with their skills, alongside seeing technical demonstrations to add to their skills. Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor for first 5 weeks £28 (approx).

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An energetic, upbeat dance workout mixing the graceful steps of Ballroom and the up-tempo steps of Latin dances. Transform your body and have fun dancing to music that will get your heart pumping!

Sundays

Zumba

Led by Annet Bowler Sun 7 May – 27 Aug (exc 13, 20 Aug) 11am - 12pm | £6 per class Another chance to take the popular class and party yourself into shape!

One off classes and workshops for adults Introduction to Mindfulness

Flowers in Vases

Led by Jane Barker Sat 6 May | 10am - 4pm | £50

Led by Jo Hall Sat 6 May | 10am - 3pm | £38 per session

A chance to step out of the ‘doing mode’ and to explore just ‘being’ for a few hours. The day combines information about mindfulness and practices. ‘You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf’ Jon Kabat-Zinn.

Pastel A colourful array of flowers will be available to work from and you’ll reference the works of Van Gogh, Redon and Franz Slana. Some paper will be supplied at cost. Please bring your own materials.

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Portrait Drawing Led by Harriet Brittaine Sat 13 May 10am - 3pm £34

Landscape Painting in Inks

Led by Caroline Crawford Sat 20 May | 10am - 3pm £38 plus £3 materials fee

Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model. Students are taught about proportion, the structure of the head and tonal values. Experiment with creating contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro) to depict facial features. Suitable for all levels.

Tips and hints about painting with acrylic and water based coloured inks. With expert tuition work through a series of stages to create some beautiful landscapes.

Focus On You

Led by John and Debra Scanlon Sun 21 May | 2pm - 5pm £15 per person or £25 per couple

Led by Lindsey Wheeler Sat 13 May 2pm - 4.30pm £40 Understanding what makes you tick increases your confidence and helps reduce the things that cause you stress. Included in this workshop is a Talent Profiling Assessment. Ideal for people who have lost sight of their natural talents, want to know more about themselves and those who want to feel more confident.

Partner Charleston Workshop

Charleston dancing is full of character and suits musical styles from New Orleans Jazz to modern artists such as Caro Emerald. Starting with the very basics you will build up a short routine in three 50 minute blocks.

Beginners can create up to three pieces and there are projects to follow for all if you wish, to help you learn techniques and make beautiful pieces of jewellery. Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor dependent on weight of what you make.

Led by Lindsey Wheeler Sat 10 Jun | 2pm - 5pm | £25 This Introduction to Coaching is ideal for people who are curious and want to know more about coaching, want to learn coaching techniques or want to improve their basic coaching skills.

Lindy Hop Workshop

Led by John and Debra Scanlon Sun 18 Jun | 2pm - 5pm £15 per person or £25 per couple The Lindy Hop is light-hearted and playful. In three 50 minute blocks we will gently introduce you to the core eight-beat figures. Some beginner’s classes (Tuesdays - see page 33) would be good preparation for this event.

Make Silver Jewellery – Workshops

Led by Janet Richardson Saturdays 20 May, 17 Jun, 8 Jul 10am - 4pm £50 per session plus materials fee

Coaching Essentials Workshop

Life Drawing

Led by Harriet Brittaine Sat 27 May | 2pm – 5pm | £25 Sat 3 Jun | 2pm – 5pm | £25 Sat 5 Aug | 10am – 3pm | £34 Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model. Students are taught about proportion, the structure of the head and tonal values. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Alexander Technique

Led by Martin Smith Sun 18 Jun | 2.30pm - 5pm | £30 A body awareness workshop teaching poise, balance and an easier way of carrying out everyday activity. It helps to relieve pain and discomfort brought on by poor posture and can help those with back and neck problems. Bring a blanket and some paperback books to rest your head on.

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Combed from the Beach

Stralitzia Ink Painting

Led by Jo Hall Sat 1 Jul | 10am - 3pm £38 per session

Led by Caroline Crawford Sat 8 Jul 10am - 3pm £36 plus £3 materials fee

Ink, charcoal and pencil Draw natural and manmade objects found on the beach exploring their form and the rhythm of their patterns. Reference objects and photographs will be supplied or bring your own handful of objects. Please bring your own materials. Some papers will be available at cost.

Work through a series of stages to create some beautiful Stralitzia studies. A day full of tips and hints about painting with acrylic and water based coloured inks.

Fun with Acrylics

Led by Karen Carter Fridays | 10.30am - 3.30pm | £38 per class £3 materials fee (exc Fri 7 Jul) Materials to be supplied by participant, plus materials cost to tutor where indicated. Suitable for all levels of experience, unless otherwise stated. See our website for more details.

Acrylics and Collage: Quirky Still Life Fri 9 Jun

Colour Therapy

Printing: Kitchen Sink Lithography

Led by Caroline Robey

Personal Development Sat 20 May 10.30am - 4.30pm | £36 Do you know how colours and numbers can influence your life? This workshop will show you how and the importance of having a balance of all the different colours. You will leave with your own potential analysis reading.

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Acrylics and Collage: Towns and Harbours Fri 12 May

The Beauty of Flowers Sat 24 Jun 10.30am - 2.30pm | £25 Learn about the history, the psychology, the different meanings and symbolism of the flowers you choose for yourself or give as a gift. If you have an interest in flowers, then this is the workshop for you.

Charcoal, Ink, Resist Fri 19 May

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Acrylics: Loose and Lively Flowers Fri 7 Jul

Regular Classes

Youth Theatre

Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company

For children and young people

Pre School Classes

Messy Play

Led by Laura Parkinson Mondays (exc 29 May and 12 Jun) 10am - 11am | £6.50 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. Suitable for ages 6+ months.

Teddies Music Club Wednesdays (exc 31 May) 10am - 11am £5 | £4 siblings Sing • Dance • Play 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. Suitable for ages 0-5 years.

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Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!

Loud and Proud Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company NEW 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. Suitable for ages 2+ years.

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. Suitable for ages 2+ years.

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. 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.

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Tuesdays

Thursdays

Summer Holiday Classes and Workshops

Bollywood Dance Led by Geeta Rai (from Tues 25 Apr) 4.30pm - 5.30pm £67 per term

An energetic modern Indian dance style. These classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.

Youth Dance

Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton (from Tues 25 Apr) 9+ years | 5.45pm - 7pm £67 per term

Art Adventures

Led by Amanda Schenk Thur 15, 22 and 29 Jun 4pm - 5.15pm £28 per 3 week course (or £10 per session) Unleash the artist within and ignite your creativity as we explore the possibilities in art through games and collaborative artworks. Splashes and splotches and accidental marks are turned into masterpieces. Suitable for ages 7+ years.

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.

Arts Award

Digi Den II

From fashion to film-making, dance to design, photography to poetry - explore your creativity while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Take part in workshops, explore and discover new and different arts forms.

Led by DJ Mhlanga (from Tues 25 Apr) School Year 7 - 13 4.30pm - 6pm | £80 per term The digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Work on group or personal projects over the 10 week term. Take advantage of our fantastic 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.

Led by Charlie Dixon (from Thur 25 May) 4pm - 5.30pm School Year 7 – 13 £50 per 8 week term

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

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.

Fridays

Digi Den I

Led by DJ Mhlanga (from Fri 28 Apr) School Year 7 - 13 4.30pm - 6pm | £80 per term Our original digital arts club. See Tuesday class for term information.

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Summer Week Film Screenings Make the most of your time here and book in to see a film at the end of the session. Tickets £5 - see our website for more details

Photo credits: Luminous Photography

Circus Week

Theatre Week

A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze! Suitable for ages 7 - 13 years.

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. Suitable for ages 10 - 16 years.

Art Week

Dance Intensive

Work on individual craft activities with lots of messy materials and also work together on a group art project. Suitable for ages 8+ years.

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. Suitable for ages 8+ years.

Led by Albert and Friends Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jul | 10am - 4pm £115 (£110 Advantage Card holders)

Led by Michaela Clarke Mon 31 Jul - Fri 4 Aug | 10am - 4pm £115 (£110 Advantage Card holders)

Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Mon 7 - Fri 11 Aug | 10am – 4pm (6pm Fri) £110 (£95 Advantage Card holders)

Led by Charlie Dixon Tues 15 - Thur 17 Aug | 10am - 4pm £85 (£75 Advantage Card holders)

One-off classes and workshops For children and young people

Arts Award Taster Workshops

Led by Charlie Dixon Thur 4 and 11 May 4pm - 5.30pm | School Year 7 – 13 | £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.

Big Dog Little Dog Yoga: Taster Sessions Led by Carly Brown Sundays 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. Suitable for ages 4 - 7 years, must be accompanied by an adult.

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Big Dog Little NEW Dog Yoga Led by Carly Brown Sundays 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! Warning! - this class has elements of acro-yoga. Suitable for ages 4 - 7 years, must be accompanied by an adult.

Candle Lamp Making for Kids

Education and Community Outreach Farm Out

Make a beautiful handmade fabric lantern in this fun craft workshop. The lantern includes a battery operated tea light with a unique flicker flame! A great alternative to candles and nightlights in the bedroom. Suitable for ages 8+ years.

Norden Farm’s Education and Community Outreach programme is led by our Education Manager, Robyn Bunyan.

Led by Natalie Griffin-Smith Sat 10 Jun 10am - 1pm | £15

Mindfulness for Children

Led by Lynne Wilkes Saturdays 10, 24 Jun, 1, 8 Jul | 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. It helps children to feel happier and more fulfilled as they make their way in life. Suitable for ages 5+ years

Mindfulness: for Families

Led by Lynne Wilkes 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. Suitable for ages 4+ years.

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.

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.

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Email robyn.bunyan@nordenfarm.org Tel / 01628 682563

Gallery Entry is free | Opening hours: Tues - Sat 5pm - 10.30pm and Sun 10.30am - 10pm Work on sale through the Box Office.

Neel Bakhle: I Hear You’re Here Tues 16 May - Sun 11 Jun Neel Bakhle’s second show at Norden Farm continues his exploration of the ‘evaporated form’ or illusional space. In his new work Bakhle returns to the substance of mixed materials, using a sculptural flatness to elude somehow to a screen of lost physical space, isolated in each of its discoveries, more like an awoken thought, than depiction of the place itself.

SocialArts Exhibition Wed 5 Jul - Sun 16 Jul An exhibition showcasing the work of SocialArts, a Norden Farm project designed to promote the creativity of older people in a sociable environment. Led by Amelia Pimlott (The Ding Foundation) together with visiting artists, the group has engaged in a host of activities from animation to print making. Supported by the Rothschild Foundation.

Karen Carter: Making a Mark Tues 13 Jun - Sun 2 Jul An exhibition of work from a group of Berkshire artists exploring the physical properties and mark-making qualities of the materials they use. They work in a variety of media and subject matter resulting in a diverse and vibrant collection of images. Collectively they encompass printmaking, painting and drawing, from moody monochrome charcoals to bright and bold acrylics.

Secret Cove Exhibition Tues 25 Jul - Sun 27 Aug An interactive art installation featuring work from Maidenhead primary schools created as part of The Beach project.

Online // www.nordenfarm.org

Event Cinema this Summer Tickets £15 (unless otherwise stated)

NT Live: Obsession

RSC Live: Antony & Cleopatra

British Museum presents: Hokusai

Thur 11 May 7pm, Sun 14 May 2pm // 120 mins

Wed 24 May 7pm // 210 mins

Tues 6 Jun 2pm // 90 mins

Live screening from Stratfordupon-Avon. Iqbal Khan directs Shakespeare’s tragedy of love and duty, picking up the story where Julius Caesar ends.

Discover Japan’s greatest artist in a groundbreaking documentary with your own exclusive private view of the major exhibition Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave.

Glyndebourne: La Traviata

NT Live: Peter Pan

Thur 8 Jun 2pm, Sun 11 Jun 7.30pm // 160 mins

Sat 10 Jun 1.30pm // 170 mins

Broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre in London (Thursday). Ivo van Hove directs Jude Law in this new stage adaptation of Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film.

ROH: The Dream, Symphonic Variations, Marguerite and Armand Wed 7 Jun 7.15pm, Wed 14 Jun 2pm // run time tbc Live screening (Wednesday). The Royal Ballet celebrates 70 years at the Royal Opera House with a mixed programme by its founder choreographer Frederick Ashton

Encore screening. Violetta gives up every hope of happiness in this heart-wrenching love story. This poignant tale unfolds through Verdi’s robust, fullhearted and full-throated score.

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Captured live at the National Theatre, a recorded performance of JM Barrie’s much loved tale. This wondrously inventive production is a delight for children and adults alike.

NT Live: Salomé

ROH Live: Otello

Thur 22 Jun 7pm, Sat 24 Jun 2pm // 200 mins

Wed 28 Jun 7.15pm, Sat 1 Jul 2pm // 180 mins

Live screening (Thursday). This charged retelling turns the infamous biblical tale on its head, placing the girl we call Salomé at the centre of a revolution.

Live screening (Wednesday). Jonas Kaufmann makes his role debut as Otello in Verdi’s passionate retelling of Shakespeare’s great tragedy of jealousy, deception and murder.

Encore screening. The world premiere of Brett Dean’s colourful, energetic, witty and richly lyrical new opera. His music expertly captures the modernity of this timeless tale.

NT Live: Angels in America - Part One, Millennium Approaches

NT Live: Angels in America - Part Two, Perestroika

Glyndebourne: La Clemenza di Tito

Sat 5 Aug 11am // 225 mins

Fri 4 Aug 11am // 225 mins

Encore screening. America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex.

Encore screening. A brand new take on one of Mozart’s final works. Delivering all of the sublime musical beauty and heart-tugging humanity we expect of him.

Encore screening. A new staging of Tony Kushner’s multi-award winning two part play, directed by Olivier and Tony award winning director Marianne Elliott.

Glyndebourne: Hamlet Sat 8 Jul 1.30pm // 180 mins

Sun 6 Aug 2pm // 180 mins

RSC Live: Titus Andronicus Wed 9 Aug 7pm // 210 mins Live screenings from Stratford-upon-Avon. The decay of Rome reaches violent depths in Shakespeare’s most bloody play. Directed by Blanche McIntyre.

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Online Booking www.nordenfarm.org

Postal Bookings Box Office Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road Maidenhead SL6 4PF (Please do not send cash in the post, cheques made payable to Norden Farm Centre Trust Ltd)

Booking Fee All ticket transactions are subject to a £1 booking fee. This covers costs comprising box office ticketing software and service, web hosting fees, and server upkeep. Counter sales made in cash are exempt from the booking fee.

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If you would like your tickets posted out in advance, £1 will be added to your total booking cost. If paying by cheque, please add £1 per booking to all cheques (made payable to Norden Farm Centre Trust Ltd) or enclose an SAE.

Unless otherwise stated, concession rates are available to fully retired senior citizens, unwaged, students and under 16s.

Alternatively, you can collect your tickets from the Box Office. Ticket Exchange If you purchase tickets and subsequently find you are unable to attend, we may be able to exchange your tickets for another event. Please let us know at least 72 hours before the performance. For classes and workshops, please let us know at least 7 working days before the event. A charge of £1 per transaction is applicable. Please note that the programme is correct at time of going to print and is subject to change. Reserving tickets In most circumstances, tickets can be reserved for a maximum of five days. Tickets can be reserved no less than seven working days before the event.

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Follow the signs from the A4 to Norden Farm. We have more than 80 parking spaces, with further space available at nearby Altwood School on busy nights. There are six parking spaces at the front of the building which are reserved for Blue Badge holders only. Please do not park in spaces reserved for disabled customers, or on the roads surrounding the area, as this is a residential area.

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By train

By bus

Trains run regularly to Maidenhead from Reading and London Paddington; Norden Farm is a short taxi ride from the station.

Courtney Coaches operates a bus service from the town centre to Wootton Way and back between 6.28am and 8.08pm (Route 5 & 5A).

The Board of Trustees

Patrons and Gold Members

Iain Donaldson Clifford Perkins Susan Flinders John Seymour Norma Herdson Tony Stock Clifford Joseph Margaretha Welsford Martin Kaye (Chair) Betty Lambourne (Board Minutes Secretary)

Petra Ali Mr & Mrs M Ashworth Mr Keith Bell Mr & Mrs G Blacker Mrs Rosemary Burfitt Mr Daniel Burton Mr Roger Coombs Mr & Mrs J Cotterill Mr & Mrs GR and SJ Eagle Mr Grahame Fisher Mr A Fox Mrs Eleanor Griffiths Mr Peter Griffiths Frankie Holness Mr Peter Ison Mr Martin Kempton Dr C Lennie Mr DC Miles Griffiths

Supporters The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead The Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation Louis Baylis (Maidenhead Advertiser) Charitable Trust The Prince Philip Trust Fund Berkshire Community Foundation - Three Community Grassroots Fund RBWM Quarterly Grants RBWM Neighbourhood Budget GreenRedeem Our Community Enterprise Hale & Company LLP Adobe Rothschild Foundation Discovery. with Three. The Shanly Foundation Kidwells Park Trust Heathrow Community Foundation John Lewis Partnership RE/MAX Royals Estate Agents

Robert Miles Jan & Mike Moss Mr Ivor Peksa Mrs H Petter Mrs Victoria Plotkin AR Redgrave Miss D Rewell Mr Paul Rutherford Mr & Mrs R and DM Sambrook Mr & Mrs Ralph Sheldon Mr & Mrs Sandy and Ruth Steven Mary and Tony Stock Mr & Mrs D H Stone Mrs Isabel Waida Mr H Wale Lisa Walden Mr & Mrs Steve and Seema Wallis Mr Michael Weston-Davies

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Venue Hire

Celebrations

Norden Farm is an ideal venue for your next meeting, team building event or networking day. Our award winning architecture, creative spaces and 18th century buildings include the Courtyard Theatre (capacity up to 270) and Long Barn (capacity up to 100). Norden Farm’s Sony 4K digital projector provides superior image and sound quality. Our wide range of services includes live transmission, making Norden Farm an exceptional choice for conferences.

Our theatre and barn spaces are also unique locations for your celebrations such as christenings, anniversary dinners or family gatherings.

For enquiries contact the Venue Hire Team on 01628 682555 or email admin@nordenfarm.org

Become a part of Norden Farm The Norden Farm membership scheme offers a variety of benefits to people wishing to visit Norden Farm, support its artistic vision and participate in its AGM. Each year, members contribute over £35,000, raising valuable income towards delivering a high quality artistic programme and helping to maintain our unique venue. Last year, income from membership was enough to pay for our lighting and heating throughout the year. For more information, contact the Box Office on 01628 788997.

Add to all of the below: acknowledgment in brochure, one free Long Barn hire annually (T&Cs apply) and 10% catering discount

Gold Member

£500 Per year

Add to all of the below: acknowledgement on website, annual wine tasting reception, event discounts, no booking fee, 5% catering discount Add to your member’s rights: a newsletter, early brochure, priority booking period and free ticket exchange Attend and vote at the AGM, nominate and elect trustees

Silver Member

£120 Per year

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