What's On at South Hill Park - May to August 2015 by South Hill Park Arts Centre

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Booking dates Members Mon 23 March Non-members Mon 30 March

May – August 2015 www.southhillpark.org.uk · 01344 484123 The creative heart of Berkshire

Contents Welcome 3

What’s on in July

What’s on in May

Lift Off Dance Festival

Live Theatre and 21 Exhibition Screenings

Recital Room Jazz season

Edinburgh Preview

Atrium Café & Bar

Hire South Hill Park 35 Information 36

Summer Nights 25

Young people’s CW11 Workshops

What’s on in June

Summer School

Adult Workshops CW8

Food Festival

Coming up in August

Young people’s CW6 Courses

Membership 20

Alice in Wonderland 30 Exhibitions

Booking dates Members Mon 23 March M Non-members Mon 30 March

11th hour £5 Tickets available one hour before the show begins to customers under the age of 26, subject to availability.

Members ticket offer

Mon–Sat 9am–11pm

2 for 1 Buy a ticket for an event with this symbol and get another free. Available on the first night only.

Box Office opening times Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, subject to change Sun & bank holidays 12noon–8pm, subject to change

Dinner Theatre A three-course meal and show ticket for one discounted price. Look out for the knife and fork symbol in the brochure.

Ticket levy Please note that all Wilde Theatre bookings include a £1 levy towards the costs of running the Wilde Theatre and bookings in other venues include a 50p levy towards the running costs of the arts centre.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support from our funders

Adult courses CW2

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Opening times Sun & bank holidays 10am–10.30pm

The Digital Media Suite is generously supported by John Nike and the John Nike Group of Companies

2 for 1 and buy 1 get 1 half-price offer for E+Card holders

Youth Theatre £5 tickets for members of South Hill Park Youth Theatre

Missed Out South Hill Park’s Young Producers Group Recommendations Summer School, Alice in Wonderland, Crazy Glue, Frozen Sing-a-Long, Bracknell’s Got Talent

An Ideal Gift

Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers are now available for any event from our box office

Corporate members Winkfield, Warfield, Crowthorne and Binfield Parish Councils

South Hill Park Trust Limited A charitable company limited by guarantee Charity number 265656

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South Hill Park is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults Children aged 10yrs or under must be accompanied by someone aged 16yrs+

welcome Welcome to our summer season We have lots for you to enjoy in our theatres, galleries, bars and, of course, in our fabulous grounds this summer. Festival events abound – plenty of food, music, Shakespeare and family days out. Don’t miss the two exciting anniversaries that we are celebrating across the arts centre programme. 2015 is the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland and we have a fun promenade production lined up for you, together with some delightful exhibitions of beautiful prints and illustrations inspired by Alice. To celebrate 800 years since the signing of Magna Carta we have lots of events and shows taking place in a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe which will magically spring up in the grounds of the arts centre, as well as an extraordinary series of eight quilts on display, which will depict the story of Magna Carta. We are very excited to be hosting an amazing Matisse exhibition from the Southbank Centre – don’t miss the opening preview on Wednesday 22 April at 7pm. Please take this as your official invitation. See you there! Ron McAllister Chief Executive Its back! After the success of Fawlty Towers in 2013, South Hill Park presents Fawlty Towers 2. Laugh your way through three hilarious new episodes! If you are interested in auditioning, please contact Joe Malyan at joe.malyan@southhillpark.org.uk

Dinner Theatre Enjoy a West End experience without the travel with our dinner theatre package. Arrive early and enjoy a relaxed threecourse meal in our popular Atrium Restaurant before taking your seat for the show of your choice in the theatre. Prices start from £26 per person (incl meal & ticket). Price varies depending on the show. Look out for the knife and fork symbol next to a listing in the brochure. We recommend you take your seat in the restaurant 90 minutes before show starting time. Where the performance is in the afternoon the meal can be taken after the show. Dinner Theatre packages can be booked at Box Office or on our website.

Sun 29 Nov 2015 – Sun 3 Jan 2016

Cheap panto tickets until 30 September NEW for 2015 Complete your panto trip with a visit to Father Christmas with make ‘n’ take craft activities for the children. Keep your eyes peeled for more information.

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may Family

The People’s Theatre Company

How the Koala Learnt to Hug By Steven Lee Mon 4 May 2.30pm Wilde Theatre £8.50, Child £7.50, Family £28

Based on the best-selling book by Steven Lee and written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How the Koala Learnt to Hug is a charming tale about the magic of family and the importance of a nice, warm hug. Steven will be available to sign copies of his book How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales which will be on sale at a specially reduced rate after the show.

Entertainment

Counterfeit Beatles Wed 6 May 8pm Wilde Theatre £18,

£36pp

Now in their 17th year with tours of India, Thailand and Europe under their belts; it isn’t surprising that Counterfeit Beatles have

A perfect introduction to theatre for children, full of audience participation and feel-good factor.

performed at two of the highest profile events ever undertaken by any Beatles tribute. Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival – headlining with Coldplay – and Beatlemania in Thessaloniki. Known as Liam Gallagher’s favourite Beatles Tribute band, they are not often in the UK, so a night not to be missed.

Comedy

Frank Wurzinger

Goodbye Günther

Sheffield Star

A Hilarious one–man comedy about death Thu 7 May 8pm Wilde Theatre £14, Conc £13, Members £12, £30pp Comedy

The Comedy Cellar www.thecomedycellar.co.uk Every Friday from 1 May Doors open 8pm Show starts 8.30pm Adults 18yrs+ only Cellar Bar £12, Members £11 M

Come and see the comedians of the future before ‘they make it big’. Regular comedy nights – always sells out so book in advance. Please note the cellar is a small and intimate venue so groups may not always be able to sit together. Unreserved seating. Please note this event is first come, first served. Why not make a night of it and have a burger and beer before you go down to the cellar for a night of comedy.

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When Günther finds out he hasn’t long left, he starts to live life to the full… Idiosyncratic, a little ridiculous but never trivial, Goodbye Günther faces death head on in a delightfully human mix of physical comedy, pathos, tragedy and joy. Frank Wurzinger is fascinating to watch and the anchor of an inventive and atmospheric show. Music OHM

may

Lift Off Dance Festival returns showcasing the varied talents and creativity of local dance groups and new dance artists, through to international touring dance stars.

Dance Festival

James Wilton

Last Man Standing

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Pitch. Wed 29 April 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £10, Conc & Members £8, £26pp Group booking of 10 tickets £65

Wilde Theatre

Enjoy a varied evening of innovative performance from a wide range of artists with Pitch. This exciting new night of contemporary dance will showcase the work of emerging choreographers to industry specialists and the general public. The night will also include a work devised by 80collective member Luke Brown and danced by Berkshire County Dance Company Youth and students from Brackenhale School.

Gala 1 Sat 2 May 7.30pm

Tue 19 May 7.30pm £14, Conc & Members £13, Schools £9,

A bold, fresh, innovative, modern piece of work with real intent and ambition thepublicreviews.com Last Man Standing is commissioned by Dance City with support from Falmouth University, Plymouth Dance, Barbican Theatre Plymouth and Arts Council England, Grants for the Arts.

Gala 2

Photography Exhibition

Sat 9 May 7.30pm

Dance Studio Corridor FREE – open now

Wilde Theatre £11, Members & Conc £9, £27pp

£30pp

Raw, powerful and intense movement influenced by martial arts, breakdance and capoeira. Six exceptional dancers fight to survive in this moving exploration of the fragility of human existence.

Local schools, groups and invited professional dance companies will be performing. Please see website for listing of dance groups performing.

Local dance photographer, Rolf Evans presents an exhibition of photos taken over the last 2 years of Lift Off Dance Festival. The photos capture the creativity, colour and energy of many of the performers across a variety of dance styles and ages.

For full details of these events, dance workshops and dance films, please pick up a leaflet, visit www.southhillpark.org.uk/lift-off or email lena.dee@southhillpark.org.uk www.southhillpark.org.uk · 5

may Entertainment

MISSION IMPROVable Suitable for 14yrs+ Sun 10 May, 14 June, 12 July 7.30pm Cellar Bar £10.50, Under 25s £6, groups of 16+ £9 each

Mad Monkey Improv are back with their hit show. With no rehearsal and no script they have to rely on their imagination and wit to transform audience suggestions into hilariously funny scenes in the blink of an eye. A Cracking Night of Comedy Reading Post

Music

Blues and Boogie in the Cellar Bar

Entertainment

East Berkshire Operatic Society

Follies Tue 12 – Sat 16 May 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm

Music

Graham Steel Music Company

Wilde Theatre Tue & Sat Mat £15 Wed & Thu £16 Fri & Sat £17 £1 off per seat for bookings of 10 or more Prices include £1 ticket levy

EBOS invites you to experience the magic that is Follies, by Stephen Sondheim. Come and join the party as the ‘Weismann Follies’ reunite before their beloved theatre is scheduled for demolition and see how their lives have changed since their performing heyday and how their love for performing changes their future. Packed with show stopping numbers including ‘Broadway Baby’, ‘I’m Still Here’ and “Losing my Mind?’ Don’t miss it.

Saiichi Sagyuma Band Thu 14 May 8pm Cellar Bar £10, £8 in advance

Saiichi Sagyuma guitarist, singer and composer is best known for his writing and performing collaborations with Pete Brown, the lyricist for Cream. Saiichi was the lead guitarist in the band of Shane Morrison, the daughter of Van Morrison, in her 2006 UK tour and on her return to the UK in 2010. His current band performs the cream of blues rock with a slightly funky feel.

This is an amateur production. Drama

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Single Shoe Productions

Mon 11 May, 8 June 8pm

Crazy Glue

Come and join us in the Cellar Bar for a series of intimate blues and roots gigs. For details and bookings visit the website above or phone 01252 793430.

This is one of my top shows from Edinburgh Mark Hooper, shp Creative Learning

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Fri 15 May 2 & 8pm Studio Theatre £10, Conc, Members & Schools £9

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They’re a happy couple with a car in the garage, a chicken in the pot and a child on the way. But is that enough to make love stick? Crazy Glue is a wordless play about the messy side of marriage told through physical comedy, mime and a 1930s soundtrack.

Fri 8 May · The Comedy Cellar · see page 4

recital room friday

Bracknell Jazz Recital Room £8.50, Under 18s £5

www.bracknelljazz.co.uk The performance begins with a warm-up band featuring younger players at 7.30pm, with the main act at 8pm (check www.bracknelljazz for details)

Tim Whitehead · tenor sax Fri 15 May

Tenor sax titan Tim Whitehead is one of the foremost players in the UK. He was a founder member of the ground breaking Loose Tubes big band in the 1980s. More recently he was the first musician to be invited to be an artist in residence at Tate Britain. Whitehead has a highly personal, always gorgeous sound on tenor and an infinite vocabulary – in a country of fine saxophonists he is one of the finest. Peter Bacon, JAZZ CD of the Week, Birmingham Post

Malcolm Earle-Smith · trombone & voice Fri 12 June

A multi-faceted jazz musician, Malcolm is not only widely respected in the fields of classic jazz and swing, but also a very accomplished improviser in bop and more contemporary idioms. His broad musical approach has helped him develop a distinctive musical voice as both a trombonist and vocalist. www.malcolmearle-smith.com/listen

Luluk Purwanto · violin & voice Fri 10 July

Jazz violin virtuoso Luluk Purwanto studied at the Arts Institute in Yogyakarta, and the Sydney Conservatorium. As a member of the Indonesian fusion band Bhaskara, she performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1985. She lived in the Netherlands for many years, performing, recording and touring internationally with the René van Helsdingen Trio. Luluk is now based in Munich.

Jo Fooks · tenor sax Fri 14 Aug

Since being talent-spotted by Humphrey Lyttelton, who invited her to join his band, Jo Fooks’ hard-swinging warm-toned tenor sax has rapidly established her on the UK scene. Her three albums have been very well received. We are delighted that she has made a successful comeback from a serious illness which prevented her playing for 15 months. A brilliantly inventive player and composer. Humphrey Lyttelton www.freewebs.com/jofooks/video.htm

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may Entertainment

Westcoast The Music of The Beach Boys Sun 17 May 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £18.50

Westcoast… are not another tribute act, they are a complete entertainment experience celebrating the iconic music of The Beach Boys. This show is packed from start to finish with familiar foot tapping hits well known to audiences worldwide including ‘Good Vibrations’, ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’, ‘Surfin USA’, ‘Sloop John B’, ‘Barbara Ann’, ‘God Only Knows’, ‘Surfin’ Safari’, ‘California Girls’ … to name just a few! The original and unique harmony sound of the Beach Boys is accurately recreated by these five great singers in a light hearted and entertaining ‘feel good’ production. So whatever your age, nationality or musical preferences come have fun, fun, fun… A night not to be missed. Audiences love them: I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the show last night. Everything was perfect, the singing, the band, the choreography, the costumes, the energy – I could go on… In a word Fab-u-lous!

Music

Artree Music

Artree Live Unplugged

The Shadow

Storytelling

Ghost Stories 8.30pm £7.50 with tour 9pm £5 without tour

www.artree.org.uk

See website for full details

Sat 16 May 7.30pm

Join professional storyteller Derek Florey for a ghost tour of SHP and a good old fashioned night of spooky stories.

Recital Room £8

After successful shows in 2013 and 2014, Artree Live presents another completely unplugged event utilising the incredible acoustics of the Recital Room. The show will feature three of the very best acoustic artists, including a set from acclaimed Australian singer Rory Ellis.

By Edith Nesbit Thu 21 May 9pm

The Toll-House By WW Jacobs Thu 4 June 9pm

The Haunted Dolls House By MR James Thu 9 July 9pm

Telling a different story each month, take an unnerving yet exhilarating trip into the unknown and hear these wonderful ghost stories come to life in front of your very eyes.

Fri 15 May · The Comedy Cellar · see page 4

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Tue 19 May · James Wilton Dance, Lift Off · see page 5

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Entertainment

Forbidden Nights Fri 22 May 7.30pm

Drama

Wilde Theatre

Folio Theatre Company

£20.50,

Unearthed www.foliotheatre.co.uk Thu 21 – Fri 22 May 7.45pm Studio Theatre £12, Conc £11, Members £10, Under 21s £9

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Folio Theatre Company, in association with The Brewhouse Theatre presents Unearthed – a touching comedy drama by Royal Court young writer Alys Metcalf. As two estranged siblings embark on a bizarre quest to honour the unusual wishes in their father’s will, they find themselves forced to confront a few home truths. Music

£38.50pp

Forbidden Nights – a classy new all male variety show with full theatre production and explosive choreography. Forbidden are skilled and professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personalities and honed physiques in equal measure. They can sing, they can dance and they are very easy on the eye! Featuring a vocalist, aerial artiste, pole performer and fire act; all delivered with an element of naughtiness but not so naughty that you can’t bring your granny. The evening is suitable for ages 18–80. Think Cirque de Soleil meets Magic Mike!

Guitar Fest A Celebration the most popular musical instrument in the World Sat 23 – Sun 24 May 12noon–11pm Wilde Theatre, Recital Room, Atrium Bar Prices from £7, includes free events

Featuring some of the top guitar players around including Oye Santana performing a tribute to the legendary Carlos Santana and Small Strings Ukulele Band. There are workshops, an all-day acoustic stage profiling some of the best up-and-coming talent, workshops and stalls. This is a must for all guitar players and music fans and will cover all styles including jazz, rock, blues, classical and everything in between. For a full programme of activities contact the Box Office or visit our website. Fri 22 May · The Comedy Cellar · see page 4

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may Half-term fun Entertainment

LDN Wrestling Mon 25 May 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £16, Conc £13, Family £46, £34pp

Brand new to Bracknell! The stars stars of LDN Wrestling are coming for a night of action packed drama! Don’t miss out with top names including British Heavyweight Champion the popular Alan Lee Travis, Pirate Paul Malen, the Masked Man of Mystery, the Dark Lord and many more. Post show you will also get the chance to meet the stars and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two. See the highest quality, fastest paced, non-stop wrestling action ever seen on these shores. You won’t want to miss this fantastic action-packed wrestling family night out. Entertainment

Frozen Sing-a-Long Tue 26 May 11.30am & 3pm Wilde Theatre £16, Child £11, Family of 4 £48, Family of 3 £34.50

Come and join Jack Frost (played by SHP’s favourite performer Brad Clapson, Wishee Washee from last year’s panto) and Fairy Fluff, as they take you on a magical journey to Arendelle. Jack and Fairy Fluff will keep you entertained as you prepare to sing along with Disney’s Frozen. This is a must for little princesses and princes, filled with interactive fun for the whole family to enjoy. Dress up as your favourite majestic character and pick up your goody bags. This is an event not to be missed.

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Livelywood Pictures

Quartet By Ronald Harwood www.livelywoodpictures.co.uk Tue 26 – Fri 29 May 7.45pm Recital Room £12.50, Members & Conc £10.50

We’ll have a good dinner and then retire to the bar and get totally Brahms and Liszt. In a home for retired musicians live opera singers Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred. Each year there is a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday. When Jean, the one-time bride of Reggie, moves in she disrupts their equilibrium. She still acts like a diva and refuses to sing. But the show must go on. A heart-warming and whimsical production about growing old disgracefully. Family

The Untied Artists

The Boy Who Bit Picasso Devised & directed by Jake Oldershaw Inspired by the book by Antony Penrose Originally an Oxford Playhouse co-production Thu 28 May 11am & 2pm The Bracknell Gallery £7.50

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An interactive theatre show for everyone aged 4yrs+. My name is Tony. When I was a little boy I had the most extraordinary friend…Pablo Picasso. Come and play down on the farm with Tony and Picasso. We’ll have loads of fun, make crazy pictures and we’ll tell the story of how a young boy became friends with one of the greatest artists who ever lived.

Music

Artree Music

Richard Digance

With storytelling, music and lots of chances to make your own art, this hands-on family show introduces one of the 20th-century’s most influential artists through the eyes of a young boy.

www.richarddigance.com

Be sure to wear some play-clothes because it may get messy.

After a complete sell-out of the Cellar Bar in early 2014, national treasure Richard Digance returns to perform his brand new one-man show packed with new material and some old favourites. Always absolutely hilarious – book early to avoid disappointment.

Fri 29 May · The Comedy Cellar · see page 4

Thu 28 May 7.30pm Cellar Bar £14

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may World Premiere UK & Ireland Sun 31 May 3pm Wilde Theatre £18, Conc £17, Members £16, Under 16s £12, Family £54

Dance

Ballet Theatre UK

Aladdin

entertainment

SOTA www.sota.uk.com

Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dazzling re-telling of this exotic classic tale boldly brought to life through the entrancing magic of classical ballet. Follow the tale of the lonely orphan whose life is destined for greater things. Tricked by an evil sorcerer, Aladdin sets out on a quest in search for the ultimate treasure. Deceived, Aladdin is left alone in a dark and damp cave to where he will uncover a life changing object…a dusty old lamp. With just one rub of the magical lamp, Aladdin’s journey will sweep you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, enchanting spells, unbelievable riches, treachery and of course true love. Glittering costumes, expressive dancers...a pleasure to witness a production of this calibre Dance Europe

Music

Graham Steel Music Company

Andy Quin

Fri 29 May 7.30pm Sat 30 May 2 & 7pm

Sat 30 May 8pm

Wilde Theatre

£10

£16, Conc £14, Under 18s £13

Andy Quin is a composer and pianist working mainly in film, TV and advertising. He has written and recorded music for over thirty years ranging from tracks on Hollywood movies such as Definitely Maybe and Flash of Genius through TV shows such as Boardwalk Empire, Marple, Coronation Street, It shouldn’t Happen To... and Holby City, to many of the UK’s best known adverts. His live shows feature a range of jazz and classical compositions as well as original material which is held together by some insights and witty anecdotes from a composer’s perspective.

School Of The Arts (SOTA) have now been training the young people of Berkshire in dance, singing and acting for a decade and will mark their 10th Birthday with a spectacular musical marvel of song and dance numbers, featuring the talent of over 100 performers.

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Recital Room

june

Drama

Studio Theatre Company

The Waiting Game A one act play by Luke Burton Wed 3 – Sat 6 June 8pm

Music

Studio Theatre £10.50, Members & Conc £8.50

What would you do if you were trapped in an unlit room with no way out, every exit another entrance to the self-same prison? This is the fate of several individuals who’ve never met and have no recollection of their incarceration. Left in the dark on all counts, tension mounts as the human condition begins to unravel in the crucible of the unknown; they may banter, bicker, bitch or blub but in the end their only option is to play the waiting game. The question is, what are they waiting for? Will they ever see the light of day and escape this black oblivion?

Unseen Dreams

Bollywood Brass Fri 5 June 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £14, Conc £13, Members £12

Funky drummers and a 6-piece horn section play massive hits from Indian films, celebrating a century of Hindi movies throughout the Golden Age of Bollywood and beyond. The Bollywood Brass Band plays music with video projections from early 1913 footage to present day blockbusters and their super-hit songs.

Opera

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La Bohème Sat 6 June 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £40pp M Winner of the 2011 Olivier Award for Best Opera Production Winner of the 2011 whatsonstage.com Award for Best Off West-End Production £22, Conc £21, Members £20,

Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most accessible and moving operas ever written. At the heart of the story is the romance between aspiring novelist Rodolfo and immigrant cleaner Mimi, which unfolds as his friends flirt, fight and struggle to make ends meet around him. Madly brilliant ★★★★ The Times

Thu 4 June · Ghost Stories · see page 8 Fri 5 June · The Comedy Cellar · see page 4

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South Hill Park Food Festival Sat 6 June 10am–6pm · Sun 7 June 10am–5pm · FREE ENTRY for all This popular Food Festival is back for a third year. The Mansion House and Grounds provide the perfect setting for this bijoux festival. Browse and taste samples from specialist food stalls Listen to live music from local musicians Have a bite to eat with an international flavour Entertain the children - bouncy castle (weather permitting) Soak up the atmosphere.

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Dance

Strictly Street Dance Co

Cinderz Sun 7 June 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £15, Conc £13, Members £12

A street dance showcase opens act one, performed by all ages. Act two features our advanced troupe performing a street dance adaption of the fairytale Cinderella.

family

Scamp Theatre

Stick Man – Live on Stage! From the book by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler Creators of The Gruffalo Most suitable for children aged 3yrs+ with their friends & families Tue 9 June 4pm Wilde Theatre £12, Family £40

Stick Man lives in the family tree

Drama

With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three...

Shrimpton & Routledge

Second Soprano Thu 11 – Fri 12 June 7.30pm Studio Theatre £14, Members £11, Conc, Schools & Under 21s £10

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But the world outside the family tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

A poignant tale presented by a virtuosic comedy duo and a piano. It is 1914, and as two sisters are torn apart by historic events, an astonishing narrative unfolds. Second Soprano is the untold story of the nurses and entertainers who served in WWI.

Guarantees more fun than you can shake a stick at!

Witty, moving, musically delightful... beautifully executed. Colin Sell

A fantastick show for all branches of the family tree!

Mon 8 June · Blues and Boogie · see page 6

Scamp Theatre send shivers down my spine. They are so lively and innovative. I love their production of Stick Man and so do the audiences Julia Donaldson, author and former Children’s Laureate

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2015

The Final

Dance

The Olivia Dance Academy’s 20th Anniversary Show www.theoliviadanceacademy.co.uk

Sun 14 June 7pm · Wilde Theatre £15, Members & Conc £10

Fri 12 – Sat 13 June 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm Wilde Theatre £15, Under 16s £11

The Olivia Dance Academy’s 20th anniversary showcases over 200 talented local young dancers. Act 1 – a ‘west end musicals’ inspired collection of fabulous performances. Act 2 – Coppélia an enchanting family ballet, perfect for all ages.

South Hill Park presents the best local showcase to hit the area as our 10 finalists battle it out for a cash price, recording session and a photo and video shoot. BaseCamp were last year’s winners, this year it could be you! Many a famous foot has stepped onto the Wilde Stage and this evening could be no different. You don’t even need to know someone in the final to come along. This night will be bursting with live entertainment and you won’t get better for cheaper elsewhere.

This promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment. Music

Entertainment

Artree Music

Pub Cellar Quiz – a laugh, a think & a good night out

Artree Live www.artree.org.uk Sat 13 June 7.30pm Cellar Bar

With BBC Radio Berkshire’s Rory McAllister Suitable for 18yrs+

Sat 11 July 7.30pm Recital Room

Thu 11 June & Thu 16 July 8pm £7 per ticket (max 6 people per team)

£8

Cellar Bar

With a mixture of rounds ranging from music, general knowledge, TV themes and visual rounds on the big screen, grab up to six mates or colleagues and bring them along! Notoriously a good laugh, this event is a little different from your usual pub quiz! Book early to avoid disappointment as the quiz night’s sell-out fast.

Join us for an evening of the best in local, national and international folk, roots and acoustic music from some of the best up and coming and established acts in the genre.

Fri 12 June · The Comedy Cellar · see page 4

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Sun 14 June · MISSION IMPROVable · see page 6

june Comedy

Danny Bhoy

Suitable 16 yrs+ Mon 15 June 8pm Wilde Theatre £17 (incl £1 ticket levy)

Danny Bhoy has become one of the most globally successful and prolific comics working in the world today. A natural gift for storytelling combined with a razor-sharp wit makes him one of the most unique and exciting

Music

Graham Steel Music Company

Tom Gamble Thu 18 June 8pm Cellar Bar £10, in advance £8

Tom Gamble is a young musician who is rapidly gaining a reputation as an exciting and versatile young artist. In 2010 Tom was awarded a place to Trinity College of Music, London. Since then, Tom has been balancing his studies with a hefty performance schedule that has included The Olympic Games, The London Acoustic Guitar Show, Ronnie Scott’s, The London Jazz Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, The South Bank Centre and many more. Tom’s live solo shows have been praised for their displays of virtuosity, spontaneity and humour.

stand-ups to emerge in recent years. He has built up a massive global following on one of the most reliable social media platforms of them all – word of mouth. Brilliantly original and intoxicating comedy. A warm, likable everyman with a penchant for following mundane logical absurdities to wonderfully daft conclusions. The Guardian

DRAMA

Paines Plough and Pentabus Theatre Company

Every Brilliant Thing www.painesplough.com www.pentabus.co.uk With Jonny Donahoe Directed by George Perrin Mon 15 June 8pm Studio Theatre £10, Conc £9

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A bold new play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. Each show involves members of the audience, making each performance unique. You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. 1. Ice cream. 2. Water fights. 3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV... You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Twenty years and thousands of entries later, the list will take on a life of its own. Heart-wrenching, hilarious... possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression. ★★★★ The Guardian

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june Opera

Park Opera

The Gondoliers

Music

The Blues Band 35 years and counting www.parkopera.org.uk

Wed 24 June 7.30pm

Fri 19 – Sat 20 June 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm

Wilde Theatre £22,

Wilde Theatre £18, Sat Mat £16, Children under 16 half-price when accompanied by an adult

It’s a big day in Venice. Gondoliers Marco and Giuseppe, one of whom must be the city’s most eligible bachelor (but it’s not clear which), are going to get married to two of the local peasant girls (but it’s not clear which). However, one of them is unknowingly a King who is already married (but it’s not clear which). To sort this out, they’ll need the Grand Inquisitor, who’s either being very helpful or very annoying (but it’s not clear which).

£38pp

dance

SHP Creative Arts Showcase Sun 21 June 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £11, Members & Conc £9

The evening Gala will showcase the many talents of students currently attending courses at SHP. Alongside live dance, music and drama performances, there will be informative video clips and interviews from a variety of courses to give you a real overview of what we offer. Bring the family and discover the hidden talents being nurtured at SHP.

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What does a great, lively musical tradition demand? Discipline, devotion, passion and love. Whether it’s Beethoven or BB King, Howlin’ Wolf or Handel, it all sounds better with a huge helping of skill and virtuosity. So when it comes to the blues, aficionados of the genre can relax, because with The Blues Band, their music is in good hands.

Fri 19 & 26 June · The Comedy Cellar · see page 4

june Fri 26 June 7.30pm

Entertainment

Wilde Theatre

Dreaming of Kate

£16, Conc £15, Members £14, £32pp

With a remarkable resemblance to Kate Bush in vocal style and appearance, the extraordinary singer and performer Maaike Breijman brings the music of Kate Bush to live stages all over Europe. A great live band, numerous costume changes, dance routines and stage props help Maaike amaze her audience as she effortlessly performs songs spanning the whole of Kate Bush’s career. Dreaming of Kate gives the audience the opportunity to hear and see Kate Bush’s greatest hits (and more) live on stage. Dreaming of Kate is not just a tribute band: it is a live experience.

Dance

Barch Dance Company

Drama

Read Dance & Theatre College Acting Graduate Showcase 2015 www.barchdance.co.uk Sun 28 June 2 & 6pm Wilde Theatre £12.50

Local dance school, Barch Dance Academy, is proud to showcase the talents of its young dancers. Toe tapping music and breath-taking costumes. Come share in our joy for dance. It promises to be an all singing and dancing extravaganza. Something for the whole family. Get Ready to be entertained!

www.rdtc.org.uk Tue 30 June 4 & 8pm Studio Theatre £15, Conc & Members £12.50,

Contemporary drama, performed by the next generation of professionals. With the highest graduate success rate in the industry, Read Dance and Theatre College leads the way in Foundation Courses for the Performing Arts, and our Graduate Showcase is your opportunity to see why. I am very impressed with the work of Read College and am delighted to be a supporter Dame Judi Dench

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Benefits for members • Priority booking on ALL shows,

films and courses including big named comedians • Discounts on show and event

tickets, including members 2for1 on many opening nights • Discount on courses and

workshops • Catering discounts • No booking fee on purchases

made through the website • Free ticket re-sales • Monthly members newsletter

containing exclusive offers • Exclusive member events

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july

Live Theatre and Exhibition Screenings Experience the best of British theatre and from around the world; opera, ballet and exhibitions in our beautiful 60-seat cinema. Each live broadcast is filmed in front of a live theatre audience with cameras carefully positioned throughout the auditorium to ensure that cinema audiences get the best seat in the house. Satellites allow the productions to be broadcast live, without delay, to our cinema.

Edinburgh Preview Cellar Bar Start 8pm, Doors 7.45pm Further details www.southhillpark.org.uk £12, Member £11

Fri 3 July Addy Van Der Borgh

For full listings see our Cinema leaflet or visit our website.

The Jest of the Argument

Globe on Screen NEW Julius Caesar Fri 1 May 7pm RECORDED Sun 3 May 3pm RECORDED Royal Opera House: Ballet La Fille mal gardée Tue 5 May 7.15pm LIVE National Theatre Live Man And Superman Thu 14 May 7pm

as live

English National Opera The Pirates of Penzance Tue 19 May 7.30pm LIVE

as live

Globe on Screen NEW Antony and Cleopatra Thu 4 June 7pm RECORDED Sun 7 June 3pm RECORDED Royal Opera House La Bohème Wed 10 June 7.15pm LIVE

Mick Ferry Staring balefully with his hands on his hips

Fri 10 July Joe Lycett Work in Progress

Geoff Norcott Man of Spiel

Fri 17 July Dane Baptiste Reasonable Doubt

Globe on Screen NEW The Comedy of Errors Thu 25 June 7pm RECORDED Sun 28 June 3pm RECORDED Royal Opera House Guillaume Tell Sun 5 July 2.45pm LIVE National Theatre Live Everyman Thu 16 July 7pm LIVE

Comedy

Phil Nichol Work in Progress

Fri 24 July Markus Birdman Grimm Realities

as live

Royal Shakespeare Company The Merchant of Venice Wed 22 July 7pm LIVE Royal Shakespeare Company NEW Othello Wed 26 Aug 7pm LIVE

Angela Barnes Raggy Doll Also see Max and Ivan · page 26 My Friend Peter · page 29

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july

Entertainment

2015 British Festival of One-Act Plays www.aetf.org.uk Fri 3 – Sat 4 July 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £15

Music

The culmination of the 2015 British one-act theatre festival, with the respective winners of the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh national amateur drama festivals competing for the title of British champion under the critical eye of adjudicator Paul Fowler GoDA. Enjoy the very best one-act amateur drama productions in Britain this year. For more details, including after-show parties visit the Finals website.

Dance

Luke Brown/80Collective

Double Bill www.facebook.com/80collective Wed 8 July 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £12, Conc £10, Schools £8

An inventive, athletic and captivating dance theatre production that reveals the bizarre depths of human social interaction.

Graham Steel Music Company

Second Self

Junction 5

The secret longing to adopt a whole new personality, possibly even a whole new skin. Four dancers mimic each other and transform themselves to create their ideal Second Self.

Thu 9 July 8pm Cellar Bar £10, £8 in advance

Fronted by the fantastic vocal talents of Kelly Aldridge, Junction 5 first played at South Hill Park in 2013 followed by a performance last year at the iconic Hammersmith Apollo under the name of Diva. 2015 sees the band stripped back and funkier than ever, playing as a 6-piece and choosing to change their name to Junction 5 to reflect their move back to their funkier roots.

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Princess Princess explores the absurdity of romance and the journey towards finding a kiss from a true love. After all, no one can see what really goes on behind someone’s castle walls.

Thu 9 July · Ghost Stories · see page 8

july

Family

The Diary of Dennis the Menace Steven Butler Entertainment

Moulin Rouge Sing-a-Long Fri 10 July 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £16

Music

Graham Steel Music Company

Showcase Concert Sat 11 July 8pm Wilde Theatre £8

Featuring some of the best music in the area this evening will showcase some great and diverse new music.

Join us as we sing along to the most beloved film of this generation, Moulin Rouge. With subtitles to help you along the way this is a fun filled evening with live acts, adult humour and prizes. A night you will never forget. Come dressed up as a beautiful Can-Can dancer or a penniless writer, on this night anything goes.

Sat 11 July 2.30pm followed by book signing Wilde Upstairs £7, Children £5

Join Steven Butler, author of The Diary of Dennis the Menace, for a sneaky peak into the chaotic life of the naughtiest boy in The Beano Expect lots of fun and games (maybe even a prank or two) as Steven brings to life the world of Dennis the Menace.

This show will include performances from The Room who are a melodic rock band hailing from the Southeast of the UK. Smart songs with great melodies are the essence of the band’s sound with all the members involved in crafting the material. As well as KirA who are an electronic duo combining ambient sound scapes with ethereal and seductive vocals, with more acts to be confirmed.

Fri 10 July · Edinburgh Preview · see page 21 Sat 11 July · Artee Music · see page 16

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july Music

Graham Steel Music Company

Boogie Inferno

Music

Pianothon 2015 Sponsored Piano Marathon in aid of the SHP Piano Appeal Sun 12 July 10am–10pm Wilde Theatre and Recital Room

Calling all pianists – any age, any standard. Get yourselves sponsored and come and play for as little as 10 mins, much longer if you can, on a choice of two Steinway Grands or you can be self-sponsored for a minimum of 50p per minute if you prefer. All proceeds to go to the SHP Piano Appeal which funds the upkeep of the Steinways. More information and forms will be available from reception.

Fri 17 July 8pm Wilde Theatre £12

The Boogie Music Inferno – Soul & Funk Spectacular is a high energy live show featuring three fantastic live bands that will transport you back to a time when disco ruled supreme and flares and paisley shirts were all the rage. It’s time to get out your dancing shoes and strut your stuff to classics including Hot Stuff, I Will Survive and Car Wash.

Dance

KJ Theatre Arts

Stepping Up Music

The Supertonics Swing Band Wed 15 July 8pm

www.kjtheatrearts.co.uk Sat 18 July 7pm Sun 19 July 2pm Wilde Theatre £16.50, Members £14.50, Conc £10

Following the success of their first show Stepping Out, KJ Theatre Arts returns to perform Stepping Up. This promises to be an exciting show which will include ballet, tap, modern, jazz, drama and musical theatre, showcasing the talents of our students.

Recital Room Voluntary Contribution

Informal concert from this popular swing band playing music from the 30s and 40s.

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Sun 12 July · MISSION IMPROVable · see page 6 Thu 16 July · Pub Cellar Quiz · see page 16 Fri 17 July · Edinburgh Preview · see page 21

july

summer nights An outside event performed in a replica of the Globe Theatre

Wed 22 July – Sat 8 August The History of Everything Magna Carta 800

Wed 22 – Sat 25 July 7.45pm Sun 26 July & Sun 2 Aug 2pm

£12.50, Conc £10, Under 18s £8, Family of 4 £36

Join us this summer as we celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. The History of Everything is an outdoor festival of performing arts set in the stunning grounds of SHP and following on from the success of Whales and Pirate Tales in 2013. Embark on a comedic caper through time and space, contemplating what a modern-day Magna Carta might look like. We want to champion truth, liberty, and free speech. South Hill Park Presents

Bums on Seats Thu 30 – Fri 31 July and Wed 5 – Sat 8 Aug 7.45pm £12.50, Conc £10, Under 18s £8, Family of 4 £36

In the evening enjoy the hit comedy show Bums on Seats; perfect for a summers evening. Rehearsals are under way for a new production of ‘Fecund’ and as ever in theatre land everything is going hilariously wrong. This production is brought to you by The Windsor Globe.

Magna Carta Workshops Suitable for 8yrs+ Max 15 Mon 27 – Fri 31 July 1–4pm £18, siblings £14

Come and work with our fully qualified teachers as we run workshops alongside our performances. Learn how to rap Shakespeare, make your own mini Magna Carta and create some graffiti poetry. To get involved with History of Everything and Bums on Seats email bart@bartleetheatre.co.uk

Magna Carta Exhibition See page 33 Please note this show is open to the elements and will continue unless it is unsafe to do so. If postponed completely your tickets will be valid for another performance (subject to availability). Listen to announcements from the stewards. Dress for the weather. No refunds are available. Bring a cushion or picnic chair if required.

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july Music

West Forest Sinfonia

Chamber Concert Sun 19 July 7.30pm Recital Room £10

This programme will include Beethoven’s Trio for two oboes and cor anglais, a very engaging fourmovement work like a little symphony. Also Intercessions by James MacMillan for three oboes, written in 1991, a 7-minute piece in a single movement. Hugely atmospheric. The oboists are Rachel Porter, Rebecca Heathcote and Hazel Todd. Clarinettist Caro Owen and pianist Sally Anne Goodworth will perform Finzi’s characteristic Five Bagatelles Op. 23.

Drama

Dick & Lottie

Private Fears in Public Places By Alan Ayckbourn dickandlottie.com Fri 24 – Sat 25 July 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm Studio Theatre £12, Conc £10

Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘film for stage’ Private Fears in Public Spaces explores themes of loneliness and longing with great humour and compassion through the intersecting lives of six singletons. Comedy

Max and Ivan: The End Thu 23 July 8pm Studio Theatre £10

Welcome to Sudley-on-Sea. Take a look around. You don’t have long. Seriously. An extraordinary new show from Melbourne Barry Award-nominated and Edinburgh Comedy Awardwinning character comedy double-act Max and Ivan (as seen on BBC 1’s W1A, and soon to be heard on BBC Radio 4’s The Casebook of Max and Ivan). Part of our Edinburgh Preview season.

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Despite having had their romantic aspirations dashed at every turn, each is looking for love. Over the course of several days, they will meet and affect each other’s lives in unexpected, amusing, but also very touching ways. Ayckbourn’s modern masterpiece is a compelling mosaic, tracing love, life and relationships and treads a fine line between comedy and tragedy. It’s like Pulp Fiction without the violence... It’s like a peaceful Pulp Fiction… Alan Ayckbourn 2004

Fri 24 July · Edinburgh Preview · see page 21

july Drama London

Contemporary Theatre

SHP Amphitheatre · Bring your own chairs or rugs and picnics

Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows

William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

Adapted by Jonathan Ashby-Rock

Directed by Lotte Wakeham

With Original Music by Philip Ryder

Suitable for 8yrs+

Suitable for 4yrs+

Tue 28 July 7.30pm

Tue 28 July 2pm £12, Conc & Members £11, Child £9

£13, Conc & Members £11, Child £7 M

Join Mole as he abandons his spring-cleaning for the riverbank, and stumbles into an adventure with Mr Toad and friends.

Joyful and chaotic and with themes of love, mistaken identity and the uncertainty of gender, this new version of one of Shakespeare’s finest is sure to please an audience of all ages.

Dance

EntertainArts

Showcase 2015 www.entertainarts.co.uk Tue 28 – Wed 29 July 7pm £14.50, Family (2+3) £60 Wilde Theatre

Come and see an exciting showcase full of dance and performing arts entertainment. Our Showcase 2015 is a show not to be missed and will be fun for all the family. EntertainArts staff and pupils look forward to showing off our best show yet. A fabulous night of dance and performing arts.

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Directed By Mark Hooper and Chantal Addley Original Music By Tim Cumper Choreography and fight coaching By Brad Clapson and Jake Addley South Hill Park’s popular Summer School is back with a Sherlock Holmes themed, time travel adventure. If you love to act, sing or dance we need you to be in our original musical. Singing Sherlocks, dancing knights and epic battles await us in rehearsals and in the Wilde Theatre. Join us for an action-packed course, as we get lost in time and fight to travel back to the future. For more information contact mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk Performers’ Course Mon 27 July – Sat 8 Aug (No session Sat 1 and Sun 2 Aug) 9am–5pm, apart from performance days (Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug Time TBC) £250, sibling rate £200

Musicians’ Course Mon 27 July – Sat 8 Aug (No session Sat 1 and Sun 2 Aug) 9am–1pm, apart from performance days (Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug Time TBC) £150, sibling rate £100

Technicians’ Course Mon 3 - Sat 8 Aug 9am–5pm, apart from performance days (Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug Time TBC) £150, sibling rate £100

Performances Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug 2 & 7pm £5 Wilde Theatre

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august

Bracknell’s

Party at the Park

Drama

Hookhitch Theatre

My Friend Peter Wed 29 – Thu 30 July 8pm Cellar Bar £10, Members & Conc £8

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Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter. My Friend Peter is a foot-stomping folk musical suitable for all those who seek big adventures in little places. Join Beatrix as she makes her journey through the uncharted water of a life most unexpected; share in the loves, losses, struggles and triumphs of one of the most celebrated authors in children’s literature. Her iconic tales come alive on-stage accompanied by rousing folk-music, but cruel twists of fate uncover a bittersweet reality behind the magic.

Sat 1 Aug · Free admission · Midday–9pm A celebration of live music A fun day out for all the family with children’s activities and music to suit all tastes! Watch our website, Facebook and Twitter for more info and updates

Edinburgh Fringe Festival favourites THE STAGE

Food & beverages available on site

Part of our Edinburgh Preview season.

This is a licensed event, please note you cannot bring your own alcohol Drama

Studio Theatre Company

Valediction By Susan Rollins Wed 12 – Sat 15 Aug 7.45pm Studio Theatre £12.50, Members & Conc £10.50 M

To save their love, they lost everything else Valediction is the story of the secret love of aristocratic Anne More and notorious love poet John Donne.

They broke the rules of class by a clandestine marriage in a time of oppression of women and of faith. Inevitably they were discovered and paid the price of social defiance in a brutal age. Donne betrayed his Catholic heritage by becoming one of the greatest Anglican writers of all time. But when Anne died at the height of his fame, Donne was inconsolable. In this new play, Susan Rollins shows the devastating cost of mixing love, religion, and ambition.

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Alice in

Wonderland By Lewis Carroll

THIS WAY TO THAT WAY tions Alice Exhibi 32 ge pa See Thu 13 – Sun 16 Aug and Thu 20 – Sun 23 Aug midday Sat afternoons 4pm Tickets + picnic £25, Conc £21, Members £20, Child £19, Family £65 e+ Tickets only (bring your own picnic) £16, Conc £14, Members £13, Child £12, Family £45 A picnic and show experience in the atmospheric award-winning grounds of South Hill Park Join us for a family day out like no other as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the amazing story of Alice in Wonderland. During the show you will become part of the Mad Hatter’s tea party as you enjoy your picnic, meet all the colourful characters from Lewis Carroll’s extraordinary adventure story, and enjoy a fusion of storytelling, live music and spectacle. Sing along with the March Hare, follow Alice as she chases the white rabbit down the rabbit hole, and dodge the Queen of Hearts as you play croquet on SHP’s magnificent lawns. Directed by Kelly Smith, from Scene productions and the team who brought you Oh, What a Lovely War! last summer. Please dress for the weather. Join Kelly for a post-show discussion about the creation of Alice, Saturday 15 Aug 6pm · Wilde Upstairs

august Drama

Youth Music Theatre UK www.youthmusictheatreuk.org/shows/FAGIN Thu 13 – Sat 15 Aug 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm Wilde Theatre £12, Conc & Under 21s £10

Delve into the murky depths of Victorian London and discover the truth about one of literature’s greatest villains. Follow Fagin’s epic journey from eager East End entrepreneur to mischievous yet lovable rogue in this bold new musical that sheds light on some of Dickens’ most famous characters including Bill Sikes and Nancy.

Music

Graham Steel Music Company

Alexandra Legouix & the Sunflowers Thu 20 Aug 8pm

Recital Room

£10, £8 in advance

£12

Excellent Berkshire-based five-piece band featuring the sultry vocals of Alexandra Legouix backed by guitar, bass, saxophone and accordion creating a latin/jazz/ swing/reggae flavoured arrangements with catchy memorable songs that you will be singing for days.

Coming up in September Artree Festival of Folk 2015 Sat 5 Sept 1–11pm Tickets on sale from Fri 1 May Headlined by international artist Cara Dillon with free live music in the house and on the terrace

Performed by Robert Drury Fri 21 Aug 7.30pm

Cellar Bar

Music

Guitarra Romantica

Imagine an album entitled ‘World’s Favourite Classical Guitar Music’ and you’ll get a flavour of the guitar pieces Robert has gathered together for his concert Guitarra Romantica. Over the years a handful of classical guitar compositions have captured the public’s imagination through their use in TV and film and have gained almost iconic status.

Drama

Blackeyed Theatre Company

The Great Gatsby Thu 24 – Sat 26 Sept 7.30pm Sat Mat 2pm £16, Conc £15, Members £14, Schools £9

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exhibitions

Matisse: Drawing With Scissors Late Works 1950–1954 Thu 23 April – Sun 24 May Long Gallery & Print Gallery

The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was one of the 20th-century’s most influential artists. His vibrant works are celebrated for their extraordinary richness and luminosity of colour and his spectacular paper cut-outs were his final triumph. Matisse: Drawing with Scissors features 35 posthumous prints of the famous cut-outs that he produced in the last four years of his life, when confined to his bed. It includes many of his iconic images, such as The Snail and Blue Nudes. Matisse: Drawing With Scissors is a Hayward Touring exhibition from Southbank Centre, London

Henri Matisse, La Chevelure (Flowing Hair), 1952, Gouache découpée, 100x80cm, DACS

Gateway 2015 Thu 23 April – Sun 14 June

Through the looking glass

Mirror Gallery

www.printattheparkgroup.co.uk

This April – June South Hill Park’s Mirror Gallery will be showcasing maquettes and videos of the artists shortlisted for a public art commission at Bracknell’s transport hub. There will be the opportunity to vote for your favourite piece.

Atrium

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Sarah Hutchinson www.leadballooning.co.uk Reception Thu 23 April – Sun 9 Aug

Thu 23 April – Sun 14 June

Celebrating South Hill Park’s Alice in Wonderland season Print @ the Park go Through the Looking Glass to explore the works of Lewis Carroll. The Atrium will be transformed with a set designed by Victoria Spearing, in preparation for the summer production. Look out for jam tarts on the menu.

Down the Rabbit Hole, Trish Roberts

Gateway is a collaborative public art project between Bracknell Forest Council and South Hill Park Arts Centre.

Alice

Bracknell-based artist Sarah Hutchinson showcases her illustrations influenced by John Tenniel in Reception as part of South Hill Park’s Alice in Wonderland season.

Private view for Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, Gateway 2015 and Alice on Wed 22 April from 7–8pm, All welcome

exhibitions

Artists Talk: Hen Coleman Fri 5 June 7-8pm Recital Room FREE – but booking required

Hen Coleman is a British printmaker and current tutor at The Royal College of Art. Her work depicts altered territories informed by landscape in which the protagonist’s role is carried by recurring motifs of vessels as containers and layered natural forms in transformed states.

Magna Carta Quilt www.magnacartaquilt.co.uk Sat 8 Aug – Sun 4 Oct Tall Hall

The Magna Carta Quilters present a series of eight quilts to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215. Four Medieval Quilts will tell the story of Magna Carta in a graphic novel style based on 13th-century illuminated manuscripts alongside four contemporary legacy quilts.

Student Open 2015 Thu 20 Aug – Sun 20 Sept Mansion Galleries

Democratic Choice, John Bedford

South Hill Park’s students showcase their best works in the mansion spaces. Come and see what you could be making.

Ten Pieces Sat 27 June – Sun 2 Aug Mansion Galleries

This summer Bracknell Forest Council and South Hill Park Arts Centre will be collaborating in an Art Exhibition and Competition as part of the BBC’s national Ten Pieces project. Pupils from over 20 schools across the borough, from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 5, will be creating visual responses to ten pieces of classical music. Their work will be on display in South Hill Park’s mansion spaces from 27 June – 2 August. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each Key Stage category at an awards ceremony in South Hill Park’s Wilde Theatre in July . Ten Pieces opens up the world of classical music to children – and inspires them to develop their own creative responses to the pieces. The repertoire includes a range of music from baroque to contemporary. Organised by Bracknell Forest Council in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre.

Private view for Magna Carta Quilt and Student Open 2015 on Wed 19 Aug from 7–8pm. All welcome

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information

Atrium Café & Bar Check our website for offers and special events ·· Our very popular Sunday roasts menu available from 12–5pm every Sunday. Bookings can be taken up 8pm on Saturday evenings. ·· Full English breakfast is now available from 9.30–11.30am ·· If you are holding any celebrations, please contact us for all your party requirements.

·· Great kids menu – free fruit for all kids ·· Great range of gluten-free options every day. ·· Now offering Dinner Theatre, 3 courses and a theatre ticket, prices starting at £26 per person. Look for the symbol in the brochure. ·· New daily specials will be available in addition to our new Summer/Autumn menu.

£9.75

Cinema Offers · Bringing in Baby and Silver Screen

Burger & beer

If you are a parent or carer with a baby under a year or someone in retirement then why not take advantage of the following offers

Why not make a night of it and have a burger and beer before you go down to the Cellar for a night of comedy or the Quiz Night

Fish and Chip Friday Lunchtime 12noon – 2pm

0.25 £1 per portion

£17

for 2 portions

The food will be served in the Café Atrium only.

Hot drink and a piece of cake

Free tea or coffee when you buy a piece of cake Show your film ticket when you purchase either of these offers

CREATIVE CONTROL STUDIO Professional Recording Studio based at South Hill Park Arts Centre High-end recording studio Combining the best of digital and analogue equipment, providing release quality results All genres of music catered for from bands and acoustic artists to voiceover work etc All projects welcome, from rough demos to fully produced singles, eps and albums We also specialise in mixing and mastering of pre-recorded material To discuss a project: creativecontrol@live.co.uk or 01344 416202

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6oz burger with pint

A separate ticket will be issued and should be handed into the bar when collecting your food. No other discount vouchers/ tickets can be used in conjunction with this promotion.

Step Up for South Hill Park South Hill Park Arts Centre exists for the community and because of the community. Without the kindness and generosity of those supporters who donate funds to the Centre each year it would not be possible to offer so much in return. From aspiring performers cutting their teeth in our community theatre performances to aspiring artists attending our established art and craft courses; literally thousands of people are touched by the work of South Hill Park each year. Through our fundraising campaign, Step Up for South Hill Park, patrons can support the ongoing work of their local Arts Centre from as little as £8.50 per month or single payment of £100. For more information visit www.southhillpark.org.uk/stepup or pick up a flyer.

South Hill Park · Berkshire’s perfect event venue Whether it is professional and efficient conference services, corporate fun days, private functions and parties, or the idyllic surroundings and atmosphere for a romantic wedding; South Hill Park Arts Centre is Berkshire’s perfect event venue. Garden Room

Recital Room

Haversham Room

Recital Room

Italian Gardens

This is how to contact us For weddings, functions and conferences sally.little@southhillpark.org.uk 01344 413514 For performance venue hire sherry.eastwood@ southhillpark.org.uk 01344 413529 www.southhillpark.org.uk

Wilde Theatre

Cellar Bar

Studio Theatre

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information How to find us

Public transport

Green Flag Award

South Hill Park is about seven minutes drive from Bracknell Town Centre in the Birch Hill area. Easily accessible from the M3 (Junction 3) and M4 (Junction 10). We are very well signposted – look for the brown road signs saying ‘Arts Centre’ or showing a comedy mask.

South Hill Park is served well by local buses.

South Hill Park is among a recordbreaking 1,482 parks and green spaces that received a prestigious Green Flag Award in 2014/15. Bracknell Forest Council, who manage the grounds of South Hill Park, are applying for the Award again this year, 2015/16 and hope to be successful third time running.

From the Bus/Train Station to Birch Hill Shops take either the 90 or B2. Its then a five-minute walk to the arts centre. Bracknell is well served with train services from London Waterloo, Reading and other local towns. For further information contact South West Trains on 0845 7 48 49 50.

The national award, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to visitors that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

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There is FREE but limited parking for 200 cars at South Hill Park. Please note the car park fills up quickly on busy days and you may need to seek alternative parking. Please follow signs for overflow parking at the Leppington car park which is a five-minute walk across our rear grounds.

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Children aged 10yrs or under must be accompanied by someone aged 16yrs+

South Hill Park clubs and societies – new members always welcome Thames Voyces

The Supertonics

Dawn Pickett 01252 558225

David Ludgate

Bracknell Forest Natural History Society

Tuesdays 7.45–9.45pm

Wednesdays 8–10pm

Recital Room 8pm

All year round. Termly subscriptions payable directly to treasurer

All year round. £1 per session

Visitors £3, BFNHS Members £1

Berkshire Guitar Society

Sue Mainwaring, Secretary 07968 197154 captmainwaring@aol.com

Gavin Smith 01483 744800 Second Sunday in each month 7.30–10.30pm

Park Opera

Thursdays 8–10pm Annual subscription of £25 payable directly to Secretary

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Mon 18 May AGM followed by Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises Illustrated talk by Bernard Purrier Mon 15 June 7.30pm Birds of Prey with GMG Falconry A short talk about raptors followed by an outside display of falconry

information How to book

Exchanges

Legacy

Online

Tickets may be exchanged up to 24 hours before the performance. Please bring your tickets to the box office in advance to arrange your exchange.

South Hill Park Arts Centre is a place where you can spend your life. A cup of coffee on that first date, then dinner and a show, a proposal in the Italian Gardens, followed by a wedding reception in the Recital Room. A few years later you can visit the panto with the children and encourage them to embark on a journey through the arts. Years later, they might even have that cup of coffee on that first date at SHP. It’s a place that can stay with you for a lifetime.

Please visit www.southhillpark.org.uk By phone 01344 484123 During the hours of 7 and 8pm our box office staff are extremely busy – you may experience a delay in your call being answered.

Refunds and resales

Call into the Arts Centre and we can take your booking personally.

Tickets, once purchased, cannot be refunded. If the show is sold out, we can try to resell your tickets for you. A £1 administration fee per ticket is charged. Resale cannot be guaranteed. This service is free to members.

Payment

Data protection

In person

An 80p admin fee is charged per transaction for bookings made with credit and debit cards in person and over the phone. Cheques are made payable to South Hill Park Trust Ltd. Online bookings are subject to a charge of £1.25 per booking – except current members who will not be charged the fee.

When booking a ticket, your details will be held on our database and you will be given the option of being sent information on future shows both at South Hill Park and by other arts promoters that we feel may be of interest to you. At this point please advise us should you not require either of these services.

A levy of up to £1 is included in the ticket price to go towards the SHP Development Fund.

Access

Reservations Reservations can be held for four days or until 48 hours prior to a performance. Reservations cannot be made on the day of the performance. Tickets not paid for within this time will be released. We are unable to reserve tickets for near sell-out shows.

Special offers Please note that only one special offer or discount can be applied to each event.

Tickets and concessions Concessions are available to children, students, registered unemployed, registered disabled and those 62 years and above and when available are shown next to the event. Please bring proof of status.

We try to accommodate all visitors to the Art Centre facilities. There are disabled parking bays and ramped access to the premises allowing easy entry to the reception area. There is lift access to the first floors in the main mansion and Theatre allowing people to visit the theatre bar and Bracknell Gallery. There are also adapted toilets equipped with emergency alarms. There may be restricted access to parts of the building due to its eighteenth-century listed status, however, every effort is being made to address this and we recommend pre-booking and we will assist you in any way possible. Helpers accompanying people with disabilities are entitled to a complimentary ticket, please advise box office staff of any special requirements you have when making your booking. An infra-red hearing system has been installed in the Studio and Wilde theatres and a £5 deposit will be required.

The details in the brochure were correct at the time of going to press. However, South Hill Park reserves the right to make changes to the published programme in the event of unforeseen circumstances. We reserve the right to make discounted ticket offers to selected current or potential customers at any time.

Have you ever considered supporting South Hill Park by leaving a donation in your legacy? It can help ensure that generations to come can enjoy SHP just as you have. For more information email: enquiries@southhillpark.org.uk

Cinema Don’t forget films are shown throughout the week in our unique 60-seat cinema – from blockbusters to independents to the best foreign films, we cater for all tastes. See our Film leaflet for details.

Bracknell Film Society For all film-lovers, in the cinema, the second Tuesday of each month. Contact Julia Vickers on 0118 961 1392.

Box Office 01344 484123

Book online www.southhillpark.org.uk

Fax 01344 411427

Admin 01344 484858

Address South Hill Park Ringmead Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7PA

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Young people’s workshops Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning

Arts & Crafts Fashion design drawing 11yrs+ Beginners and intermediates Erica Sharp Sat 15 Aug 10am–4pm £56, Members £52

A workshop for aspiring fashion designers. We will draw, paint and embellish fashion designs using different materials on figure templates using fashion designers work as our inspiration.

Art Factory 4–11yrs

Digital Media

Victoria Spearing

DSLR: Portraiture for Teens

Wed 27 May 10am–12noon

Erica Sharp

Mon 31 Aug 10am–12noon

Sat 13 June 10.30am–4.30pm

£18, Members £17

Spend your morning using clay, collage, drawing and sculpture with lots to take home at the end of the session. Expert advice and guidance given. Dress for mess! Price inclusive of materials. Parent and Child Play with Clay 5–8yrs Carole Thompson Fri 29 May 10am–12noon

£49, Members £44

Learn the fundamentals of portrait photography, and take portrait photos inspired by photographers and artists such as David Bailey and Andy Warhol. You will learn Photoshop skills to edit and manipulate your photographs. Students will need to bring their own digital cameras and card reader/camera USB cable.

Artist in Residence Karen Marks Mon 27 July 10am–12 noon

iPad Art & Animation

£36, Members £34 (price includes 1 adult and 1 child). £16 per extra child

Erica Sharp

This workshop gives children and their parents the opportunity to explore and learn about the possibilities of pottery together.

£49, Members £44

Sun 14 June 10.30am–4.30pm

Explore the creative possibilities of iPad art and animation using a variety of apps. Students will need to bring their own iPads. Apps will be downloaded at the start of the workshop.

Play with Clay 8–12yrs Carole Thompson Tue 26 May 10am–12noon Artist in Residence Karen Marks Mon 30 Aug 10am–12noon £18, Members £17

Explore the possibilities of working with clay using simple hand-building techniques Price inclusive of materials. Work will then be glazed and fired ready for collection approximately 2 weeks after the workshop. Outcomes: By the end of the workshop students should be able to produce a hand built and decorated ceramic item. Children aged 10yrs or under must be accompanied by someone aged 16yrs+

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW11

adult workshops Get Creative with the Adobe Creative Suite

DSLR: Costume and Stylised Portraiture

DSLR: Landscape Photography

Russell Turner

Alex Harvey-Brown

Sat 27 June 10.30am–4.30pm

Sun 10 May 10.30am–4.30pm

Sat 17 May 10.30am–4.30pm

£62, Concs £58, Members £54

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

Learn the basics of graphic design using these key industrystandard pieces of software. This course will help to give a greater understanding of images and image manipulation, page layout, fonts, logo design and graphic creation. Create your own documents and discover how to confidently prepare your projects for print or digital distribution.

A portraiture day with a difference. On this day workshop you will experiment with the many styles of portrait photography. From film noire to fantasy and beyond, both in the studio and outdoors – you’ll capture your models in many different outfits and work to some specific briefs, exploring the work of past masters.

Discover the essentials of landscape photography and the secrets to producing dynamic images. Understanding composition and the importance of the light will be the main focus of the day, but we will also explore the use of different lenses, filters and much more.

InDesign for Beginners

Branding and Digital Design for Business

Thea Stallwood

Russell Turner

Sat 16 May 10.30am–4.30pm

Sun 7 June 10.30am–4.30pm

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

Learn how to layout images and text in Adobe InDesign to create photobooks, posters, invitations, PDF files, leaflets, newsletters and catalogue and magazine layouts. You will learn how to take files from computer to printer and look at online publishing tools such as Blurb self-publishing.

Discover emotional brand engagement and how to generate the right responses to your brand through effective design using industry standard software. This workshop will enable you to confidently create documents that are engaging. We will also get our heads around some of the industry jargon used to confuse small busines ses. Illustrator for Beginners Erica Sharp Sat 20 June 10.30am–4.30pm £62, Conc £58, Members £54

In this beginner’s course, you will explore the basics of Adobe Illustrator. You’ll discover a range of different tools and understand how to organise your artboard and artwork layers. You’ll learn to draw and colour vector images and apply typography to create logos and design-based work.

CW10 · box office 01344 484123

Roy Matthews

NEW Hire our White Room photography space Lights, white backdrop and assistance supplied. Contact digitalmedia@ southhillpark.org.uk for more information.

In the Grounds Wild Food South Hill Park Grounds Monday 4 May 10am–12noon OR 1–3pm Meet at Courtyard in front of Arts Centre reception £2 pooking required please call 01344 416235

The various uses of wild plants is one of the most fascinating, yet daunting, aspects of bushcraft. This workshop will provide a basic introduction to plants as wild food, as well as touching on other uses of plants. Through a mixture of instruction and practical activity you will learn the safety rules, basic plant identification, how wild foods could be used in a survival situation and how to prepare plants to eat.

adult workshops London and The Thames using Line and Wash

Ring in a Day with Tube Stone Setting

No experience necessary

Beginners and intermediates

Digital Media Photoshop for Beginners

Sandra Bright

Artist in Residence Rachel Jones

Thea Stallwood

Sat 8 Aug 10am–4pm

Sat 15 Aug 10am–4pm

Sat 25 April 10.30am–4.30pm

£46, Conc £45, Members £44

£67, Conc £66, Members £65

£62, Conc £58, Members £54

Use ink line to explore architectural detail, and watercolour, to convey atmosphere and texture.

A great introduction to silversmithing. Learn how to cut, form, texture and solder silver to make your own ring and then set a small round semi-precious stone. Silver for one ring will be provided and one small round semiprecious stone.

Spoon in a Day Intermediate and advanced Artist in Residence Rachel Jones Sat 8 Aug 10am–4pm £62, Conc £61, members £60

A great introduction to silversmithing. Learn how to forge or fabricate your own small spoon in either copper or silver. There is an extra charge for silver, which can be purchased from the studio. Throwing & Turning Beginners and intermediates Artist in Residence Karen Marks Tue 11 Aug & Wed 12 Aug 10am–4pm £136, Conc £134, Members £132

Learn how to make your own pots on the wheel then learn how to turn and finish them on day two. All work will be glazed and fired ready for collection at a later date. Stained Glass Summer School No experience necessary Caroline Loveys Tue 11– Thu 13 Aug 10am–4pm £128, Conc £126, members £124

An intensive course exploring the exciting craft of stained glass under expert and friendly tuition. Learn the techniques to create your own panels or 3-dimensional pieces.

Venice using Line & Wash

Entry level course introducing the essentials of the leading digital imaging software for those that have little or no experience. We will cover the tools and techniques necessary for the basic image editing and creative manipulation of photos and graphic images using Adobe Photoshop CS6. Digital Media Open Access

Improvers and more experienced

Sun 26 April, 24 May, 28 June

Sandra Bright

1-hour slots from 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm

Wed 19 - Thu 20 Aug 10am–4pm £92, Conc £90, Members £88

An intensive course exploring the use of ink lines and washes, using pens and brushes, to depict the unique architecture of Venice, and watercolour washes to add light and atmosphere. Decorative Finishes in Jewellery Beginners Artist in Residence Laura Ngyou Sat 22 Aug 10am–4pm £62, Conc £61, Members £60

A great introduction to the texturing, colouring and decorating of metal. You will learn a range of skills including acid etching, patination, texturing with the rolling mill and hammering techniques. Copper is included, there is an option to work with silver which can be purchased from the studio.

One person per slot. Advance booking required FREE Additional charges apply for printing

DSLR: Urban/Street Photography Roy Matthews Sat 9 May 10.30am–4.30pm £62, Concs £58, Members £54

Discover all the secrets of this exciting genre of photography. A practical workshop based on the streets of Bracknell, exploring the essential techniques to help you produce effective people pictures. A fun workshop designed to give you an insight into the skills behind successful photojournalism.

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW9

Adult workshops Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning

Arts and Crafts Painting Trees in Watercolour Beginners and improvers Sandra Bright Thu 28 May 10am–4pm £46, Conc £45, Members £44

Explore different techniques, including wet-in-wet, sponging and dry-brushing to paint a woodland scene. Stained Glass Day No experience necessary Caroline Loveys

Artists Talk – Hen Coleman

Make a Ring in a Day

Friday 5 June 7–8pm

Beginners

Recital Room

Artist in Residence Laura Ngyou

FREE – but booking required

Sat 1 Aug 10am–4pm

£62, Conc £61, members £60

Stained Glass Weekend

A great introduction to silversmithing. Learn how to cut, form, texture and solder silver to make your own ring to take home at the end of the day. Silver for one ring is included in the cost of the workshop. Ceramics Intensive Beginners and intermediates

Sat 30 May 10am–4pm

No experience necessary

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

£52, Conc £51, Members £50

Caroline Loveys

Learn the basic stained glass techniques by choosing from a variety 2D or 3D projects. Materials and equipment are supplied.

Sat 6 June 10am–4pm

Slab Building Tue 4 Aug 10am–4pm

Printmaking workshop – Lino weekend Beginners/intermediates/advanced

Sun 7 June 11am–5pm £98, Conc £96, Members £94

Learn the basic stained glass techniques by choosing from a variety 2D or 3D projects. Materials and equipment are supplied.

Inclusive of basic material costs

Stained Glass Day

Dale Devereux Barker

No experience necessary

Sat 30 May 10am–4pm

Caroline Loveys

Sun 31 May 11am–5pm

Sun 14 June 11am–5pm

£102, Conc £100, Membes £98

£52, Conc £51, Members £50

Dale Devereux Barker is recognised primarily for his use of reduction linocut. This is the process whereby ink is applied to a piece of linoleum and printed onto paper. Some parts of the lino are then cut away and the block re-printed in a different colour to build up layers of information.

Learn the basic stained glass techniques by choosing from a variety 2D or 3D projects. Materials and equipment are supplied. Stained Glass Weekend No experience necessary Caroline Loveys Sat 4 July 10am–4pm Sun 5 July 11am–5pm £98, Conc £96, Members £94

Learn the basic stained glass techniques by choosing from a variety 2D or 3D projects. Materials and equipment are supplied.

CW8 · box office 01344 484123

Coiling Wed 5 Aug 10am–4pm Handbuilding Thu 6 Aug 10am–4pm £46, Conc £45, Members £44 £120 for all 3 days

Bookable as individual workshops or as a three-day workshop. You will have a finished piece of work at the end of each day which will then be fired, ready for collection at a later date. Painting flowers using wet-in-wet watercolour Improvers and more experienced Sandra Bright Thu 6 Aug 10am–4pm £46, Conc £45, Members £44

Discover the challenging, but enjoyable technique of wet-wet watercolour to paint an expressive and colourful flower composition.

Monday courses will run until 6 July due to May bank holiday Dance Street Dance Energy Juniors 8–16yrs

Young people’s courses Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning Term Mon 20 April – Sun 5 July Half-term Mon 25 – Sun 31 May Drama South Hill Park’s Youth Theatre

Missed Out Young Producers Group 14–26yrs Mark Hooper

Alan Cunningham

Youth Theatre students are entitled to £5 tickets to see most shows!

For information contact mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk

Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 4–5.30pm

Chantal Addley

Every Monday 6–8pm

£43, Members £39

Wilde-Wannabies 6–11yrs Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 4–5.30pm £95, Members £90

FREE – collect an application from the Box Office

Locking, breaking, body popping and some smooth footwork will be covered in this course. Twinkle Tots 2–4yrs Antonia Hall Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 3.30–4pm 2–3yrs 4–4.30pm 3–4yrs £37, Members £34

Fun, imaginative introduction to ballet through the use of stories and themes. Budding Ballerina 4–5yrs

Wilde-ways 11–16yrs Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 5.45–7.45pm £125, Members £120 Wilde Company 16–25yrs Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July (Showcase Week 8 July) 8–10pm £125, Members & Conc £120

Art Plus Me Ages 11–19yrs (circa)

Explore exciting methods of developing theatre with young people in a ways appropriate to age and interests. Joe Malyan and Max Puplett Thu 23 April – Thu 2 July 8–10pm

Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 4.30–5.15pm

£125 (joint ticket deal – buy Wilde Company and Actors Lab for £190)

This course begins to follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Pre-Primary in Dance syllabus. Teen Ballet 11–18yrs Antonia Hall Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 5.15–6.15pm £58, Members £55

For complete beginners or those who have done very little ballet. Building a strong foundation for further study or ballet. Berkshire County Dance Company Youth! 13–21yrs Lena Dee Sunday by audition only Please contact lena.dee@ southhillpark.org.uk for information.

Children aged 10yrs or under must be accompanied by someone aged 16yrs+

Chantal Addley/Mark Hooper For information contact mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk FREE by referral Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 4–6pm

South Hill Park’s Actors Lab

Antonia Hall £47, Members £44

Get involved in everything from organising children’s performance festivals to local band/comedy nights and everything else in between.

SHPAL will focus primarily on acting skills, technique and form with the aim of equipping students with skills that they can take on to drama school or professional work.

This group is for young people who are LAC or young carers. Participants take part in various visual arts activities (including film) for an hour before having a home-cooked meal in the café. 1119 11–19 yrs Mark Hooper/ Chantal Addley Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 7–9.30pm £1

Take part in a new arts activity every week for just £1 per session. Music, drama, film, art are just a few examples.

Audition Technique Ages 14yrs+ One-to-one by appointment £40 per hour

Work with one of our professional tutors to prepare for your important drama school/agency auditions. We have professional voice, acting, accent and movement tutors ready to help you with your audition. Contact Mark.hooper@ southhillpark.org.uk for more information. Youth Theatre members get this service free.

Arts Award Make Your Mark and Youth Theatre come with the opportunity to work towards the nationally recognised arts qualification. Please speak to your tutor about suitability before purchasing an Arts Award pack from Box Office. Packs will be delivered to your tutor. Arts Award Discover £7 Arts Award Explore £16 Bronze Award £29 Silver Award £33.50 Gold Award (35 UCAS points) £46

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW7

adult courses Classical/Contemporary Dance Class

young people’s courses Digital Media

Arts & Crafts

Di Ruddick

Intermediate Photography

Make Your Mark 7–11yrs

Thu 23 April – Thu 2 July 2.20–3.20pm

Alex Harvey-Brown

Chantal Addley

£52

Mon 20 April – Mon 18 May 7–9pm

This class includes ballet and contemporary dance techniques; it is a strength building dance class with a difference. Opportunity to do festival performance work.

£143, Concs £138, Members £135

Sat 25 April, 9, 23, May, 13, 27 June 3–6pm please note new time

Explore exciting new techniques and expand your photography skills - pushing your camera even further with trips, lessons and tricks that will have you shooting like a pro. Learn High Dynamic range photography and explore working with ultra-long exposures, astrophotography and panoramas.

Hold on to your artistic hats and join Chantal on a rollercoaster of discovery. With your own sketchbook as a starting point, you will collect imagery and look at artists for inspiration and then, using different media, create artworks to build your portfolio.

Over 50s Strictly Dance Di Ruddick Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 1–2pm OR 2–3pm Pay-as-you-go £5

This class is a great combination of non-partner dance styles ranging from Latin and salsa to soft shoe, cabaret and many more. The music and relaxed atmosphere is invigorating making you feel good. Both classes are a great opportunity to improve fitness and develop flexibility, have fun and meet new friends.

Graphic Design and Emotional Branding

Make Your Mark Teen 12yrs+

Russell Turner Wed 3 June – Wed 1 July 7–9pm

Sat 25 April, 9, 23, May, 13, 27 June 11.30am–2.30pm

£96, Concs £91, Members £88

£93, Members £89

Chantal Addley

A hands-on approach to exploring brand development. We take a closer look at branding verses corporate identity with a view to creating exciting pieces of design using industry standard software. We will demonstrate how every buying decision is driven by emotion and how to best use this knowledge to create engaging design – whatever the industry.

Every Wednesday from 8–9pm £6 pay-as-you-go or £20 a month by standing order payable to the tutor

Berkshire ARTs Academy, BARTA Sat 18 – Sat 18 July More information www.berkshireartsacademy.com sally@berkshireacademy.com 07825 558757

SOTA Bracknell Sun 3 May – Sun 12 July For more information and half-term dates go to contactsota@yahoo.co.uk

Spanish Class

Need to add excitement to your portfolio or just want to do art for fun? Join us in a relaxed environment to experiment with different media. You will take the lead in exploring your own creativity, supported by the tutor artist. Music Junior Piano 6–16yrs Sat 25 April – Sat 4 July

Languages Zumba

£93, Members £89

Harriet McBurnie 9–10.30am

NEW

Rosie Clarke 10.30am–12.30pm

7-week term

£75, Members £70

Suitable for 14yrs+

15-minute lessons. Individually tutored fun, friendly classes covering exam work if required.

Sat 2 May – Sat 11 July 11am–12.30pm £85

A fusion of language and culture. The first hour will be spent learning the Spanish language (suitable for beginners) and the final 30 minutes will be a chance to learn about Spanish culture, cuisine and dialects. The last day of term will be spent enjoying traditional Spanish food together as a group. See website for full details.

CW6 · box office 01344 484123

Animalphabet – Music Lessons for Little Ones 5–7yrs Created by The Hoosiers Sophie Spencer Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 5.45 – 6.30pm £70

These workshops are an inspiring way to introduce your children to music. See our website for full information. Free Animalphabet book with your place.

adult courses Please note all dance classes and holistic and alternative exercise classes and courses are run subject to a minimum number of participants. All courses and classes must be paid for prior to the date of the first class. Holistic and Alternative Exercise

TAP Plus (Previously Beginners Tap) Trina Caspary Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 6.45–7.45pm £57, Conc £52, Members £50

Dance

Tap is the original Jazz dance and anyone at any age can start tapping! Tap or hard-soled shoes required.

Beginners Ballet

Pilates Matwork

Charlotte Haley

Anna Cotgreave

Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 6–7pm

Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June

£52, Conc £48, Members £46

Contemporary Dance

9.30–10.45am OR 11am–12.15pm

This class is ideal for people who wish to start ballet for the first time, or who are in need of a complete refresher course

John Darvell

Elementary Ballet

Intermediate & advanced 7.15–8.45pm £59, Conc £54, Members £52

£64, Conc £62, Members £59

Gentle controlled movement patterns, with breathing and core control to increase the body’s strength and flexibility and relax those tight over-worked muscles. Yoga Gabriella Rees Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 8–9.30pm Thu 23 April – Thu 2 July 6.15–7.45pm £62, Conc £59, Members £57

Relaxation, stress relief, an improved posture and muscle tone as well as a healthy mind and body are all benefits of a regular yoga class. Tai Chi – Chen Style Steve Large Sat 25 April – Sat 4 July 10.30am–12.30pm £74, Conc £73, Members £70 £8.75 pay-as-you-go

Charlotte Haley Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 7–8pm £60, Conc £57, Members £53

This class is aimed at those who are looking to progress their technique at a comfortable speed.

Beginners 6–7.15pm £57, Conc £52, Members £50

A great way to develop the core skills and styles of contemporary dance including technique travelling exercise and routines.

Advanced Ballet

Choreographic Performance Group

Charlotte Haley

John Darvell

Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 8–9.30pm

Thu 23 April – Thu 2 July 8.45–9.45pm

£62, Conc £60, Members £57

£57, Conc £52, Members £50

This course is for experienced dancers with a background in ballet. It offers a higher level of technique.

For student with a sound technical ability who wishes to further develop their performance skills and would like the opportunity to perform.

Just Jhoom – The Bollywood Workout!

JOINT CLASS DEAL Join Contemporary Dance and Choreographic Performance Group get one course half-price

Alex Stocker

Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 12.30–1.30pm

Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 7.45–8.45pm

£44, Conc £42, Members £40 £5.70 pay-as-you-go

£55, Members & Conc £52

A martial art, designed to help improve your general health and enjoyment through soft flowing exercises and sequences breathing, meditation and visualisation.

Thu 23 April – Thu 2 July

Inspired by the glitz and the glamour of Bollywood films, Just Jhoom! is the first and only accredited Bollywood dancefitness programme in the UK.

www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW5

adult courses Certain materials such as silver, clay and printmaking paper can be purchased from the studio. Firing fees apply for ceramics courses. Printmaking – Artists Access Open Access Residents Catherine Guy-Murrell, Ros Ingram & Trish Roberts Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 10am–1pm, 1.30–4.30pm OR 6.30–9.30pm £16 per session, £14.50 discount for 10 sessions paid in advance

Untutored sessions for experienced printmakers. Please contact Heather Upton on 01344 416255 if you are not a regular student. Open Access Jewellery and Silversmithing Open Access Resident Mel Goodbun Every Thursday 10am–1pm OR 1.30–4.30pm

Drop Stitch

One to one piano course

Every third Wednesday in the month 7.30–10pm

Elliot Harrison

FREE

Drop Stitch sessions are FREE and new members are welcome. Advanced knitters in the group will be available to help with knitting problems. Please contact Sandra Welfare on 07879 850294 for further information. Music

An untutored session for experienced ceramicists to carry on with their work. Please call our Ceramic Artist in Residence on 01344 416214 to discuss eligibility if you are not a regular student.

NEW

Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 6–7pm sold out OR 7.15–8.15pm £33 per term

Join the new Ukulele Club at South Hill Park with Henry Dixon. You will learn all of the chords and techniques you need and start learning songs instantly. This term get a free ukulele with your booking.

Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 5–10pm (30-minute slots) £115

A great class for beginners. Learn the fundamental singing technique and improve your voice. Grow in confidence and learn to sing your favourite songs. All ages welcome. Juliet Bruce

£9 per session

Ukulele Club

Sophie Spencer

These untutored sessions are offered for experienced jewellers and silversmiths. To see if you would be eligible to attend these sessions, please contact the Visual Arts Coordinator on 01344 416240

Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 7–9pm

30-minutes sessions. This course provides personalised sessions that are tailored to suit your needs from experience or novice.

Singing with Sophie

Piano Mixed Ability

Open Access Resident Martin White

£155, Conc £148, Members £140

Henry Dixon

£12.50, Members £10.50 per session

Ceramics Open Access

Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 3.30–5pm OR 7–9pm

Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 11am–12noon £80, Conc £74, Members £70.50

An hour-long class taught in a group of 4 with 15 minute sessions on the piano per student. Emphasis is on enjoyment. Please contact Juliet Bruce via e-mail juliet.bruce@ymail.com before enrolling to discuss your needs for this course. Beginners Piano Elliot Harrison

Park Singers Alison Horriben Sun 26 April – Sun 5 July 7.30pm onwards £83, Conc £78, Members £75

This course is for solo singers of all ages. Help will be given on presentation and technique. Blues Jam Every Wednesday 7.30–9pm £7

Opportunity to develop and join in live gigs. This is not an acoustic session. All instruments and vocalists welcome.

Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 5–7pm

Acoustic Music

£145, Conc £138, Members £131

Every other Monday starting from 11 May 8–10pm

Learn the basics of piano on keyboard in this simple to follow course. Session run for 60 minutes.

CW4 · box office 01344 484123

£5

All acoustic instruments are welcome to this session featuring a sing-a-round and then a collective performance session of blues, jazz and folk. Contact Russ Baleson on 07711772015 for details.

adult courses Creative with Clay – mixed abilities

Drawing and Painting

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 7.30–9.30pm

Harriet Brittaine

Thu 23 April– Thu 2 July 7.30–9.30pm

£133, Conc £131, Members £129

NB no class on Sat 4 July

£111, Conc £109, Members £107

£131, Conc £129, Members £127

Inspiring sessions with expert tuition, aimed at beginners and those wishing to improve their skills. Students will work on set projects covering a variety of subjects and materials.

Working from professional life models, explore a variety of observational drawing techniques, investigating line, tone and texture.

Sat 25 April– Sat 11 July 10am–12.30pm

A small charge will be made for completed and fired work

This workshop is designed for beginners or those returning to ceramics, this mixed ability workshop will focus on a range of projects including coiling, slab building, decoration, glazing and throwing. Ceramics – improvers/advanced Artist in Residence Karen Marks Thu 23 April– Thu 9 July 7–9.30pm NB no class on Thu 2 July £131, Conc £129, Members £127 A small charge will be made for completed and fired work

This course is for students who have tried pottery before who want to develop and improve their techniques further. Sculpting in Clay Carole Thompson Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 10am–12.30pm £131, Conc £129, Members £127 A small charge will be made for completed and fired work

Carole will help you create a range of decorative sculptures using a variety of techniques and finishes. This course is for all abilities.

Life Drawing Morning – beginners/intermediate

Erica Sharp

Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 10am–12.30pm

Portrait Drawing & Oil Painting – beginners/intermediates

Get Confident with Oils

Harriet Brittaine

Melanie Paice

Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 1.30–4pm

Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 10am–12 noon OR 7.30–9.30pm

£133, Conc £131, Members £129

£114, Conc 112, Members £111

Explore materials and techniques in a relaxed and creative environment to enable you to have fun and produce confident paintings. Further fun with Oils Melanie Paice Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 1–3pm £114, Conc 112, Members £111

A class for developing your skills and improving your oil painting further, including two weeks with a life model For either of Melanie’s courses contact her at melanie@melaniepaice.com or on 07919 493851 to discuss suitability before booking. Life Drawing in Colour – intermediate/advanced Harriet Brittaine Tue 21 April – Tue 7 July 10am–12.30pm NB no class on Tue 2 June £133, Conc £131, Members £129

Working from professional life models, develop your skills with exploring various colour mediums.

Using a live model, explore the basic proportions and structure of the head in charcoal. Create a monochrome painting study then two painted portraits in colour. For any of Harriet’s courses contact her at hbrittaine@ yahoo.co.uk to discuss suitability before booking. Stained Glass Caroline Loveys Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 7–9.30pm Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 1.30–4pm Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 10am–12.30pm OR 1.30–4pm Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 10am–12.30pm £135, Conc £133, Members £131

Explore the exciting craft of stained glass, under expert tuition. You will learn the techniques required to create your own panels or three-dimensional pieces. No previous experience necessary. Make a Quilt Simone McGee Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 10am – 12noon OR NEW 1–3pm £77, Conc £76, Members £75

Learn how to make a quilt using traditional patchwork designs such as tumbling blocks, grandmother’s fan and log cabin.

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Adult courses

Monday courses will run until 6 July due to May bank holiday

Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning Term Mon 20 April – Sun 5 July Half-term Mon 25 – Sun 31 May Arts & Craft Courses Certain materials such as silver, clay and printmaking paper can be purchased from the studio. Firing fees apply for ceramics courses. Jewellery and Silversmithing Artist in Residence Laura Ngyou Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 10am–12.30pm OR 1.30–4pm OR 7–9.30pm Thu 23 April – Thu 2 July 7–9.30pm Artist in Residence Rachel Jones Tue 21 April – Tue 30 June 10am–12.30pm OR 7–9.30pm

For any of Heather’s courses, please contact her on 07971 757356 to discuss suitability before booking for the first time. Printmaking for Beginners

Printmaking for Regulars

Artist in Residence Heather Upton

5 weeks

Thu 23 April– Thu 2 July 6.30–9.30pm £155, Conc £153, Members £151

Learn basic monotype, relief, intaglio and etching techniques to create your own unique prints. You will familiarise yourself with the printmaking equipment and tools and how to use them safely and effectively. Introduction to Printmaking for Beginners

NEW Artist in Residence

Thu 23 April –Thu 21 May 10am–2.30pm Thu 4 June – Thu 2 July 10am–2.30pm £119.50, Conc £118.50, Members £117.50

For regular SHP printmaking students who want extra time to pursue their own work in progress with the assistance, guidance and feedback of our expert tutor.

Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 10am–12.30pm OR 7–9.30pm

Artist in Residence Heather Upton

Printmaking – improvers/advanced

Sat 25 April– Sat 4 July 10am–2pm

Artist in Residence Heather Upton

£127, Conc £125, Members £123

£203, Conc £201, £199 members

Fri 24 April – Fri 3 July 10am–2.30pm

Tools are provided, silver can be purchased in class

Learn basic monotype, relief and etching techniques with our expert artist in residence. Printmaking paper and plates are not included but can be purchased from the studio.

£239, Conc £237, Members £235

Students will learn a variety of metalworking skills and processes enabling them to design and make their own jewellery and silverware. Suitable for all levels.

Printmaking for Regulars NEW Artist in Residence

Wed 22 April – Wed 1 July 10am–2.30pm £239, Conc £237, Members £235

Learn different forms of printmaking with expert tuition from our artist in residence.

This course offers advanced students the chance to pursue their own work with feedback from our expert tutor. Ceramics Regulars Carole Thompson Mon 20 April – Mon 6 July 7–9.30pm £131, Conc £129, Members £127 A small charge will be made for completed and fired work

This course is perfect for those who want to explore ceramics. Carole will guide you through different techniques to produce individual pieces. Ceramics – beginners/improvers Artist in Residence Karen Marks Tue 21 April – Tue 7 July 10.30am–1pm NB no class on Tue 2 June £131, Conc £129, Members £127

This course is for beginners or improvers to help each student explore, experiment and develop their skills to create individual ceramic pieces.

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Courses & workshops South Hill Park · May – August 2015

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Booking dates Members Mon 23 March Non-members Mon 30 March