South Hill Park What's On January to April 2016 by South Hill Park Arts Centre

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What’s on

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

January – April 2016 To book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk The creative heart of Berkshire

Contents Welcome 3 Recital Room Classical season

Recital Room Jazz season

What’s on in January

What’s on in February

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Sweeney Todd What’s on in March

Booking dates Members Mon 23 Nov

Non-members Mon 30 Nov

Lift Off Dance Festival

Hire South Hill Park 33

What’s on in April

Information 34

Oliver!

Coming Soon to SHP

Young people’s CW11 Workshops

Live Theatre Screenings 28 Membership 29 Exhibitions

Atrium Café & Bar

e+ cards 2 for 1 and buy 1 get 1 half-price offer for e+ card holders

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.

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

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

Members ticket offer

Box Office opening times

Young people’s CW7 Courses

11th hour

Opening times Sun & bank holidays 10am–10.30pm

Adult Workshops CW8

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

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

Missed Out South Hill Park’s Young Producers Group Recommendations Hairspray Sweeney Todd Oliver! Youth & Community Galas 2Faced Dance Company

An Ideal Gift

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

Corporate members We thank Crowthorne Parish, Binfield Parish and Winkfield Parish for their financial support over the last year.

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 Spring season here at South Hill Park. We are very proud to be presenting no less than three major in-house productions in the Wilde Theatre this season starting with the comedy play One man Two Guvnors which so famously launched James Corden’s career into a new stratosphere on both sides of the Atlantic. This is closely followed by the musical Sweeney Todd – the chilling tale of the vengeful barber from Fleet Street. Then at Easter we are tremendously excited to be producing Oliver! for the first time since our triumphant record-breaking production in 2008.

As I write this there are so many productions being rehearsed here that there is a marvellous cacophony of sound traveling up, down and across the building from the various rehearsal studios at South Hill Park. The creative heart of Berkshire? Certainly! And now with a Green Flag and Gold Medal from Britain in Bloom – we can justifiably claim to be the awardwinning creative heart of Berkshire. I am so proud of the teams who work so hard to keep the creativity of South Hill Park so vibrant and alive – and so grateful to you, our supporters and friends, for coming so regularly to take part in all that we do here. Thank you! Ron McAllister Chief Executive, South Hill Park

Dinner Theatre Enjoy a West End experience without the travel with our dinner theatre package. Arrive early and enjoy a relaxed two-course meal in our popular Atrium Restaurant before taking your seat for the show of your choice in the theatre. Prices start from £22 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.

Rediscover your funny bone! Have you visited the Cellar Bar for two of our most popular events? Every Friday in the Cellar we have an evening of laughter from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Matt Richardson, Lee Hurst and Andy Parsons have all been regulars at this well-established Comedy Night. One Sunday a month MISSION IMPROVable, presented by Mad Monkey, take over the cellar. Bring your imagination; there’s no rehearsal or script. It’s down to you to give the comedians suggestions of what to improvise and the results are hilarious! To join in the fun on Friday night you must be 18yrs+ but if Improv is more your thing the age limit is just 14yrs (but you must be accompanied by an adult). Check the dates listed throughout the brochure.

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recital room friday

Conservatoire Concert Series Recital Room 7.30pm £12, Members & Conc £10, Under 18s £5,

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£27pp

Yasmin Rowe · piano

Atsushi Imada · piano

Mishka Momen · piano

Fri 15 Jan

Fri 22 Jan

Fri 29 Jan

Holder of the International Artist Diploma from the Royal Northern College, Yasmin offers a wonderful programme of Brahms, Beethoven and Schumann with both the Arabesque and Humoreske. Such a mixture of the classical and the romantic suits the thoughtful, musical virtuosity of this fine young pianist.

Post graduate at the Royal College of Music, Japanese pianist Astushi Imada offers a varied and fascinating programme of works by Mendelssohn – Songs without Words Op.19, Ravel – Jeux d’eau, Liszt – Ballade No.2, Chopin – D flat Nocturne and Rachmaninov’s complete Moments Musicaux Op.16.

This concert’s beautiful programme includes Beethoven’s A major Sonata op.101, Chopin’s 3rd Ballade and Schumann’s passionate 1st Sonata. The programme begins with Mendelssohn’s E minor Prelude and Fugue followed by a rare opportunity to hear Leoš Janáček’s colourful Suite of four pieces, In the Mist.

Harvey Lin and Zacharias Brandman · pianists

Thomas Humphreys · baritone Raya Kostova · piano

The Irwell Duo · cello and piano

Fri 12 Feb

Fri 26 Feb

A very special concert to showcase the prodigious talents of two young teenage pianists. A programme of solo works by Scarlatti, Schubert, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov, among others, with two Brahms Hungarian Dances for four hands as the boys join in a duo finale. Definitely not to be missed.

This husband and wife duo presents a wonderful programme of three English song cycles together with Haydn’s E flat Piano Sonata. Butterworth’s famous cycle A Shropshire Lad, Vaughan Williams’s early Songs of Travel are heard alongside Alistair Jones’ cycle Fables, premiered at the Purcell Room in the late 1980s.

Cellist Douglas Badger and pianist Matthew Kam offer a stunning programme with two of the great master works of the duo repertoire – The Shostakovich and Rachmaninov Sonatas, together with Schumann’s lovely Adagio and Allegro Op.70. This is certainly a chamber concert not to be missed.

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Fri 4 March

Charlotte Hoather · soprano George Todica · piano Fri 18 March

The season’s grand finale is a programme by two students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Greig’s beautiful song cycle Haugtussa (The Mountain Maid) and songs by Strauss and Schubert go side-by-side with Ravel’s Valses Nobles et Sentimentales, Enescu’s Suite Op.10 and Stevenson’s Peter Grimes Fantasy.

recital room friday

Bracknell Jazz Recital Room £10, Under 18s £5,

£23.50pp

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)

Steve Fishwick · trumpet Fri 8 Jan

Steve Fishwick is widely considered to be one of the best jazz trumpet players ever to come from the UK and is rapidly gaining a global reputation thanks to his flawless technique and his beautifully flowing, harmonically rich improvisations. While his melodic approach resembles that of Kenny Dorham, his style is very much his own.

Mark Ridout · guitar Fri 5 Feb

Mark is one of the most sought-after and versatile guitarists on the UK jazz scene. He has performed in most of the UK’s major jazz venues and festivals, and appeared with such illustrious musicians as Jimmy Smith, Barbara Dennerlein, Tony Martin, Natalie Cole, Jane Monheit and Eddie Parker.

Simon Allen · saxophone Fri 11 March

Local lad Simon Allen’s stellar rise from Maiden Erlegh School, through the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Royal Academy of Music, Daily Telegraph Young Jazz Musician of the Year aged 16, brought him straight into Clark Tracey’s acclaimed quintet. He later joined Stan Tracey’s legendary band. He has played with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney.

Lee Goodall · saxophone and flute Fri 8 April

As well as being a world-class saxophone and flute player, Lee Goodall is a versatile composer and multi-instrumentalist, and runs a busy recording studio. During the 1980s he worked on the New York jazz scene, and later toured for two years with Van Morrison. He is now based in Cardiff, and teaches at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

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january Music

Music

Rage DC

Wilde Sundays

Sat 2 Jan 8pm

Wilde Upstairs

Cellar Bar

All performances begin at 3pm

£5.50

Rage DC ‘local living legends’ are kicking off the New Year with two other great bands from the London and South East Punk Rock circuit. The Xtraverts formed in 1978 and were familiar faces at the Roxy in Soho in the late 70s. They will be delivering a great set of songs which more than stand the test of time. Also on the bill are T and the Mugs, local favourites. They have had a great 2015 which included playing the preeminent Punk Rock Rebellion Festival in Blackpool. Rage DC have enjoyed a busy 2015 and were the main Support for xSLF at the Undercover Festival whilst continuing to support other punk luminaries such as, Chelsea, GBH, 999, The Vibrators and many more.

£5 in advance, £7 on the door

An afternoon music club taking place in the newly refurbished Wilde Upstairs and featuring an eclectic mixture of excellent music, there is no better way to spend a relaxing afternoon. For full details of the acts please see our website.

Bearwood

Mark Harrison

Bearwood + Support Sun 10 Jan

Loreley + Support Sun 24 Jan

Mark Harrison + Support Sun 7 Feb

Chris Woods

Amrit Sond & Chris Woods Sun 21 Feb

Sundays Child + Support Sun 6 March

The Black Feathers + Support Sun 27 March

The Black Feathers

All Things Considered + Support Sun 3 April

All Things Considered

Comedy

The Comedy Cellar www.thecomedycellar.co.uk Every Friday from 8 Jan 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’. This event is very popular so advance booking is recommended. The Cellar is a small and intimate venue so groups may not always be able to sit together. Seating is unreserved. 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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Music

Creative Control Local Bands Sundays in the Cellar (unless otherwise stated) Go to www.facebook.com/ cellarbarbracknell for full details £5.50

january

Sun 10 Jan · Wilde Sundays · see page 6 Entertainment

Drama

MISSION IMPROVable Suitable for 14yrs+

Icarus Theatre Collective

The Trials of Galileo

Sun 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 13 March, 10 April 7.30pm

www.icarustheatre.co.uk

Cellar Bar

Studio Theatre

£5

Tue 19 Jan 7.30pm

low price

£10, Conc £9, Members £8, Under 21s £5,

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.

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£25pp

The Universe is a divine miracle Galileo, not a clockwork toy. ‘Proof’ denies faith and without faith we are nothing. This reprimand of Pop Urban contained Galileo’s tragedy – a mistaken belief that all he had to do was show his reasoning and evidence and the church would fall in behind him. The first flowerings of scientific truth crushed by the bully church.

A Cracking Night of Comedy Reading Post

Drama

Icarus Theatre Collective

At The Mountains of Madness www.icarustheatre.co.uk Thu 21 – Fri 22 Jan 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £12, Conc £11, Members £10,

£27pp

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Desperate. Incensed. Exhausted. William Dyer returns from a cursed expedition to the Antarctic. To protect the world, he keeps deep secrets about his experience that he knows will shatter his sanity. But as he comes to the realisation that we, the audience, are planning to go further into the penetrating cold than he dared, will his secrets unfold? Will he finally be resigned to speak? Will he share the truth, and give us terrifying glimpses of – the horror of things that should not be? Be drawn into the untold world of the Antarctic, and stumble upon unnameable horrors that lie beyond At The Mountains of Madness. There will be a post-show discussion with the actor, Tim Hardy at 9pm on Thu 21 Jan in the Wilde Upstairs.

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january

Fri 25 Jan · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Sun 24 Jan · Wilde Sundays · see page 6 Sun 24 & 31 Jan · Creative Control · see page 6

Music

Alexandra Legouix & the Sunflowers Thu 21 Jan 8pm Cellar Bar £10, £8 in advance,

£25pp

Back by popular demand 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.

By Richard Bean Based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni Directed by Luke Burton Designed by Victoria Spearing Tue 26 – Sat 30 Jan 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm Wilde Theatre £18, Conc £17, Members £15, School £9, £33pp

Music

Artree Music

Artree Live www.artree.org.uk Sat 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 12 March · Cellar Bar Sat 9 April · Recital Room 7.30pm · £9,

Drama

£24pp

Berkshire’s premier folk, roots and acoustic music event – hosted by the organisers of the popular Festival of Folk – a season full of the best established and up-and-coming artists on the roots music scene.

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This amateur production of One Man, Two Guvnors is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.

South Hill Park Arts Centre in association with London Contemporary Theatre are thrilled to present this internationally-acclaimed smash-hit, which was made famous by James Corden and has been hailed as the funniest show on the planet by The Mail and a comic classic by The Guardian. Francis Henshall has been fired from his skiffle band and so becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. What he doesn’t know is that Roscoe is really his sister Rachel, posing as her own dead brother – who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis jumps at the chance to earn some extra cash and also takes a job with none other than Stanley Stubbers – but to avoid being found out, he must keep his two guvners apart. One Man, Two Guvnors, based on A Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, has been described as a glorious celebration of British comedy – a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

February

Fri 5 Feb · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 www.experientialdance.com Tue 26 Jan 6 & 8pm Gallery £10, Conc £9, Members & Schools £8,

£25pp

Dance

Bridging The Void is an exciting new dance-film production performed by the fast rising UK dance/theatre company Experiential. Choreographed by the company’s artistic director and resident filmmaker Rachel Johnson, Bridging The Void features a cast of three dancers, spectacular filmed sequences of sunrise, a dramatic movement vocabulary and haunting original music.

Experiential

Bridging The Void

A mind expanding work, beautifully performed, thoroughly engaging.

www.jacquidankworth.com Fri 5 Feb 8pm Wilde Theatre £19, Members £18,

M £34pp

Multi award-winning vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth, is joined by acclaimed American pianist-vocalist, Charlie Wood, for a unique concert of duets celebrating a century of song. Inspired by some of the great musical partnerships, such as Ray Charles and Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, George and Ira Gershwin and Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway – the concert will feature numbers including: Alone Together, Autumn In New York, It Don’t Mean a Thing, A Foggy Day, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and You’ve Got a Friend. Music

Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood: ‘Just Me, Just You’

Had I not been sitting about three feet away from the action, I would have suspected some kind of electronic trickery because the arrangement was so complex, the timing so nifty and Ms Dankworth’s vocal control so exquisite. The Observer

comedy

Edinburgh Fringe

Rhys James – Remains Fri 5 Feb 8pm Studio Theatre £10,

£25pp

There’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is Rhys James is coming to town with a classic hour of stand-up comedy and (definitely cool and not pretentious) poetry to smash your jaws to the floor once again. The bad news is you’re going to struggle to get a ticket.

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February

Sun 7 Feb · Wilde Sundays · see page 6 Sun 7 Feb · Creative Control · see page 6 Sun 7 Feb · MISSION IMPROVable · see page 7

South Hill Park Presents

Fri 12 Feb · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6

r St r e t ille e F l l thr f o sica r u be a m r a nB o Dem T he

Directors Mark Hooper and Casey Jay Andrews

Musical Director Tim Cumper Set Design Victoria Spearing

How about a shave?

Benjamin Barker was a kind and loving father with nothing but love in his heart until a jealous Judge punished him for a crime he did not commit and sent him off to Australia. Barker returns as the transformed Sweeney Todd, with an insatiable hunger for revenge against those who separated him from his wife and child. Not even Mrs Lovett’s meat pies can curb his appetite! A blood-thirsty tale of revenge, love, loss, tragedy and more fresh meat than Mrs Lovett could ever hope for. This musical hardly pauses for breath as Todd’s need for revenge spirals wildly out of control.

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.

Wed 10 –- Sat 13 Feb · Wilde Theatre Wed–-Sat 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm £16, Conc £15, Members £14, £31pp

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February

Sat 13 Feb · Artree Live · see page 8 Sun 14 Feb · Creative Control · see page 6 Fri 19 Feb · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6

family Storytelling

Aesop’s Fables Suitable for 3yrs+ Wed 17 Feb & Sat 26 March 2pm Wilde Upstairs

Local Scouts, Cubs, Guides and Brownies are preparing a fantastic family Show, which is full of very talented youngsters, who can be seen acting, dancing and singing. They will bring a huge smile to your face as they progress from olden times to new. So come and enjoy yourselves, you won’t want to miss this spectacular Show. See you there.

Entertainment

South East Berks Gang Show Mon 15 – Sat 21 Feb 7.15pm Sat Mat 2.15pm Wilde Theatre Mon–Fri and Sat Mat £13 Sat Eve £15 Family (2+3) £60 Group of 20 or more £12, £30pp Senior Citizens £1 off all performances except Sat Eve No conc Sat Eve Prices include a £1 levy from South Hill Park

Drama

Dick & Lottie

Neighbourhood Watch Thu 18 – Fri 19 Feb 7.30pm Studio Theatre £12, Conc £10,

£27pp

£8

Join professional storyteller Derek Florey for an afternoon of wonderfully imaginative stories as he brings to life much loved children’s classics such as The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Hare and the Tortoise and many more.

Brother and sister Martin and Hilda Massie have moved to the Bluebell Hill development where they hope to enjoy a quiet, Christian existence. Just as they are preparing for a housewarming, their peace is shattered by a young trespasser in their garden. Neighbours congregate and together they agree to form a neighbourhood watch group to safeguard against crime. But after various incidents, matters quickly escalate. What begins as a well-intentioned scheme for a safer community ends in violence and acrimony. Alan Ayckbourn has once again tackled a very topical subject with his own unique style and wit. A true modern classic, painfully funny and exquisitely truthful.

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February

Sun 21 Feb · Wilde Sundays · see page 6 Sun 21 Feb · Creative Control · see page 6

Opera

Park Opera

Aïda www.parkopera.org.uk Tue 23 - Sat 27 Feb 7.30pm Wilde Theatre Tue – Wed £20, Fri – Sat £22,

£37pp

Children under 16yrs half-price when accompanied by an adult

On opposing sides in a long and bloody war, two princesses love the same man. Verdi’s spectacular masterpiece, tells of this ill-fated triangle where love, jealousy and duty collide and lead to tragedy. With sensational singers, spectacular costumes, a new English translation and orchestral accompaniment, Park Opera’s production promises to overwhelm the senses. Usually performed in large-scale arenas, stadia and concert halls, Park is delighted to bring Verdi’s spectacular operatic tour-de-force, Aïda, to The Wilde Theatre for the first time in over 15 years. Tuesday evening includes a pre-show talk by producer, Sallie Ward, and conductor, Francis Griffin, discussing this sensational show and its glorious music; from 6:30pm.

outdoors

Tarpology Workshop in the Grounds Sat 20 Feb 10am–12noon OR 1–3pm Meet in Courtyard in front of Arts Centre reception £2, booking required. Tel 01344 416235

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Learn how to use a simple tarp to create a variety of woodland shelters from weather-tight sleeping bivvys, shelter for a family picnic, cooking shelters, to those used for emergency survival. The same tarp can be used for all of these – this workshop led by outdoor survival experts will show you how.

February

Fri 26 Feb · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Sun 28 Feb · Creative Control · see page 6 Music

Gun Hill Riffs + Support Thu 25 Feb 8pm Cellar Bar £7, £6 in advance,

£22pp

Gun Hill Riffs return following their appearance at the Party at the Park. They formed in Reading in 2012. Since then the band have grown and developed to create their own style of music influenced by a range of genres including rock, blues, progressive and folk.

Music

Drama

West Forest Sinfonia Chamber Concert

Invertigo Theatre

Sun 28 Feb 4.30pm

Mon 29 Feb 8pm

Recital Room

Studio Theatre

£10

£12, Conc £11, Members £10, Under21s £9, £27pp

Gorgeous string sextets performed by members of the West Forest Sinfonia. The programme will include the overture from Strauss’ last opera, Capriccio, which is well-known as a string sextet in its own right. The group will also perform Brahms’ sextet no. 2, which has been described as ‘the most ethereal’ of his larger works.

A Local Boy e+ M

Outside this chat window?… Anything could happen. A Local Boy is a new play by Dan Murphy about the thrills and spills of the online world and what it’s like to be a young person in Britain today. Surrounding a shocking act of violence involving a Romford teenager, the play takes a tender but often hilarious look at relationships from across the community: families, colleagues, friends, and lovers. With warm, witty dialogue and a no-holds barred look at teenagers’ approach to love and sex, A Local Boy asks: in a world of instant communication, how connected are we in reality? Suitable for 14 yrs+

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march

Fri 4 March · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Sun 6 March · Wilde Sundays · see page 6 Sun 6 March · Creative Control · see page 6

Entertainment

Starmaker Theatre Company Wed 2 – Sat 5 March 7.45pm Sat Mat 3pm Wilde Theatre Wed–Thu & Sat Mat £17, £15, £11, Conc £15, £13, £9 Fri–Sat £19.50, £17, £15, £34.50pp

Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman and a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and ‘downtown’ rhythm and blues. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance programme based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, and meets a colourful array of characters. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s.

Drama

Out of Chaos

Macbeth

By William Shakespeare

Ambition. Murder. Revenge.

Thu 3 March 8pm

I am in blood stepped in so far...

Wilde Theatre

£12, Conc £11, e 11 M Members £10, Under21s £9, £27pp +

The multi-award winning creators of Unmythable and Norsesome take on their biggest challenge yet: all the drama, intrigue and madness of

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Macbeth in 80 high-octane minutes; more than 30 characters brilliantly and boldly brought to life by just two actors. Expertly performed and stupidly entertaining The Guardian (on Unmythable)

march

Fri 11 March · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Sat 12 March · Artree Live · see page 8 Sun 13 March · MISSION IMPROVable · see page 7 Entertainment

Tue 8 – Sat 12 March 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2.30pm Wilde Theatre Tue £12 (£11), Wed–Thu £15 (£14), Fri–Sat £16 Sat Mat £13, Family (2+2) £45, Students £10, £31pp Group concessions of £1 per ticket for bookings of 10 or more tickets for the same performance (excluding Family Tickets) A levy of £1 is included in the price of each ticket to support the invaluable work of South Hill Park This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Wienberger Ltd

The stage show of Calamity Jane was adapted in the 1960s from the highly successful 1953 Warner Brothers film which starred Doris Day and Howard Keel. ‘Calam’ dresses like a man, totes a gun and rides shotgun on the Deadwood City stagecoach. Wellmeaning but disaster-prone, she tries to help the local saloon proprietor out of a jam by promising to fetch a music-hall star from Chicago. A hilarious comedy, it nevertheless has many tender moments and some very famous numbers, including Secret Love, Black Hills of Dakota, Deadwood Stage and Windy City.

Music

London Military Band Bandstand Concert Sun 13 March 3pm Wilde Theatre £12, Conc £10, Under 21s & Schools £5

London Military Band seeks to revive a golden era of traditional music-making, with an entertaining Sunday afternoon bandstand-style concert. The music will include classic favourites by Ralph Vaughan-Williams, Franz von Suppé and George Gershwin coupled with contemporary works by Eric Whitacre, Alfred Reed and John Williams.

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march Comedy

Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational + support Tue 15 March 8pm 14yrs+ (parental guidance) likely to be swearing and adult content Wilde Theatre £15, includes £1 ticket levy

Ranganathan’s jokes are sharper and funnier than many of his peers The Guardian

Romesh Ranganathan is back with a band new show exploring the rationality of his worldview. Irrational will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody is wrong about them.

sold out Music

Pasadena Roof Orchestra Wed 16 March 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £19.50, Conc £18.50, Members £17.50, £34.50pp

Since 1969 the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has been faithfully re-creating the glories of popular music from the 1920s and 1930s. The fun-packed show features timeless classics from the great American song book – those wonderful songs that miraculously lifted people’s spirits during the depression era, and which made household names of singers such as Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly, and Fred Astaire. The musicians master the arrangements and sound of the fabled American orchestras such as Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson, whilst also paying tribute to the great British dance Bands like Ray Noble or Ambrose. Presenting the show, and putting on the top hat, white tie and tails, is the suave singer and band leader Duncan Galloway. So pack up your troubles, come on get happy, and experience an evening of superlative live music, with more than a dash of wit and humour.

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march

Fri 18 March · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Studio Drama

Studio Theatre Company in Association with Mayan Productions

At Your Services

By Tom Horrox, Karl King & Stuart Rouse Wed 16 – Sat 19 March 7.45pm Studio Theatre £12.50, Members & Conc £10.50, £27.50pp

Millions of people use the M25, joining the world’s biggest car park on a daily basis. At the forefront of this human phenomenon are many fast-paced motorway service stations. Here we follow the brave staff of just one of them and meet their loyal, sometimes obscure clientele. Romance, ambition, the human spirit, all will be put to the test. Your rest stop for the next 48 hours, The Way: Chipstead. Based on real life accounts, this comedy mockumentry brings to life a sprawling snapshot of a frequently used but oftenmisunderstood workplace. Join us for a brand new piece of theatre, in its world premiere on a satirical journey to the heart of modern convenience.

Entertainment

Navi King of Pop Thu 17 March 8pm Wilde Theatre £19

£34pp

There are several tribute shows to Michael Jackson currently performing around the world, but only one production will have you believing that just for a moment... the legend continues. Navi performed for Michael at one of his birthday parties where Michael stood and gave him a standing ovation. The two remained friends and Navi was regularly hired as a decoy for Michael when he visited the UK. Along with his live band dancers, Navi recreates the Jackson classics in a show that will take you closer than you ever imagined to an original Jackson concert. Featuring hits such as Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Black or White, Thriller, Man in the Mirror and the Jackson Five classics in a show suitable for the whole family.

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march

Lift Off Dance Festival The annual dance festival returns in its 16th year with more events and opportunities to watch, participate and learn about dance.

Youth & Community Galas

Berkshire Young Dance Artist of the Year

Sat 19 March & Sat 16 April 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £12, Conc & Members £10

Groups from Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and London apply to take part in these hugely popular galas showcasing the passion that dancers aged 6yrs to those in their 80s have for different styles of dance. Youth and community groups, schools and professional dancers come together to make an evening of dance entertainment for families and dance enthusiasts. See the website for full listings of groups taking part in each gala.

Coming Soon... Pitch. Choreographic Dance Artist Platform

Sun 20 March 7pm Wilde Theatre £12, Conc & Members £10

Following applications from across the region, the finalists come together to present an evening gala of great performance and choreographic talent. Young dancers aged 11–18yrs will perform alongside special guests in an evening that will highlight the wonderful talent and passion for dance throughout the region, with one young artist being crowned Berkshire Young Dance Artist of the Year.

Please see page 24 for details of 2Faced Dance Company who are part of Lift Off Dance Festival

Wed 4 May

See next season’s brochure for full details of the festival’s annual platform to showcase the new choreographic talent emerging in the UK.

Dance Workshops for Under 18s See page CW11 for half-term Dance Workshops for 4–18yrs.

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march

Fri 25 March & 1 April · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Sun 20 & 27 March · Creative Control · see page 6 Sun 27 March · Wilde Sundays · see page 6

Family

Eagle House School

Thirteen the Musical www.eaglehouseschool.com Wed 23 – Thu 24 March 2 & 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £15 Conc £10,

£30pp

13 is a Broadway smash that is all about becoming a teenager. Growing up in New York, Evan Goldman, finds his life turned upside down when he is forced to move to the middle of nowhere – Appleton, Indiana. This fast moving, funny show deals with relationships, getting things wrong (and right) and proves that being 13 is a pretty unsettling ride. With a large talented cast, great score and plenty of fun, 13 is a show not to be missed. This amateur production is presented in arrangement with Josef Weinberger on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

Music

Country/Americana Night featuring Paul Carella Thu 24 March 8pm Cellar Bar £10, £8 in advance,

£25pp

Paul is an international awardwinning Scottish singer/songwriter. He recently headlined The Music Mile Stage at the 2015 C2C Festival held at London’s O2 Arena. Paul’s music has been played on radio stations in the UK and the US and he is currently touring with his latest studio release, Dead Town.

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April

South Hill Park Presents

Wed 6 – Sun 10 April Director · Adam Stafford Musical Director · Tim Cumper Wed 6 April 7pm Thu 7 – Sun 10 April 2 & 7pm Wilde Theatre Watch a classic story come to life before your very eyes this Easter, as we present Charles Dickens’ most loved tale, Oliver!.

£18, Conc £17, Members £16, Family £52, Children £15, £33pp M

Set amidst the dark, sooty alleyways of Victorian London, follow the journey of a young orphan who faces the trials and tribulations suffered by the lower classes by simply asking for more… Join the Artful Dodger, Nancy, Fagin and his urchins who take Oliver under their wing, teaching him the ways of all scallywags and ragamuffins. Will Oliver ever find a loving family? Will Bill Sykes finally get locked up for good? Will the Artful Dodger pick a pocket or two? With a gloriously infectious score by Lionel Bart, Dickens’ Oliver! is a must see show for grown-ups and all the little urchins out there. This is an amateur production. Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart. Produced for the Broadway stage by David Merrick and Donald Albery. By arrangement with Music Scope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York.

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April

Sun 3 April · Wilde Sundays · see page 6 Sun 3 April · Creative Control · see page 6

Easter School for Young Performers

Calling all young performing urchins, we need you for our Easter production of the musical, Oliver!, based on the original story by Charles Dickens. If you’re aged 6-16yrs and love acting, singing and dancing, then ‘consider yourself’ the perfect candidate for this school holiday boredom buster! This Easter, we are running a week long performance school during which you will rehearse your socks off before taking to the Wilde Theatre stage to perform in our professional musical production for the public. Psssst, adults, this is the perfect alternative to regular childcare and at a fraction of the price! But we won’t tell the kids if you don’t and they’ll think your ace for sending them somewhere so exciting! As well as giving each young performer the chance to perform in front of the public, this is also a great opportunity to learn from a professional director and creative team. No experience is necessary, just bags of enthusiasm!

Dates Easter School/Rehearsal Dates Mon 28 March – Fri 1 April 9am-5pm Tech/Dress Rehearsal Dates Sat 2 April – Tue 5 April (tech time TBC, dress rehearsal – evening) Performance Dates Wed 6 – Sun 10 April (various times)

Prices £175 per child, £150 for additional child (siblings only)

Bursary South Hill Park awards a limited number of bursary places to young people in need of financial assistance. Please contact Head of Creative Learning, Mark Hooper to find out more information about our bursary and scholarship schemes. mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk

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April

Fri 8 & 15 April · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Sun 10 April · MISSION IMPROVable · see page 7 Music

West Forest Sinfonia Chamber Concert Sun 10 April 4.30pm Recital Room £10

Stravinsky: Octet Janáček: Capriccio for piano (left-hand) and chamber ensemble Dreamworks! West Forest Sinfonia’s wind and brass sections perform dramatic and

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virtuoso works from two of the twentieth century’s most original masters: Stravinsky’s brilliantly scored Octet, full of wit and elegance and written directly in response to a dream; and the rarely performed Capriccio for piano (left hand) and wind ensemble, written by Janáček for a pianist wounded in the first World War and originally titled Defiance, blending quirky humour, lyricism and great emotional depth.

Coming soon to SHP

Drama

Pursued by a Bear Productions & Tiny Dynamite, Philadelphia, in association with South Hill Park and The Bay Trust

The Lamellar Project

Beatrix potter tales arriving in August

by Grant Watson Thu 7 – Sat 9 April 8pm Studio Theatre £12, £10, School £9,

£27pp

An exhilarating new thriller set in 2039 which follows the relationship of trans-atlantic scientists – Carys and Michael as they uncover some terrifying truths. Film, theatre and live video link tell the story of a future world in crisis. Science fiction meets eco-activism in this chilling international production. Seeded by greenhouse, a Farnham Maltings initiative. Arts Council, England funded.

On sale from Dec 2015 panto 2016

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April

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Family

Paul Taylor Mills Ltd

The Cat in the Hat

Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell Sun 17 April 2 & 4pm Wilde Theatre £12, Children £8, Family £32 Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home? Based on the much loved book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3yrs+. Expect towering hats, mischief and fun that is funny! Triumphs as the maestro of mischief The Stage

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April Tue 19 April 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £14, Conc £13, Member £12, Schools & Under 21s £9

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Dreams are true while they last and do we not live in dreams? Alfred Lord Tennyson Award-winning choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald and Eddie Kay for Frantic Assembly present Dreaming in Code, an explosive and visceral doublebill performed by one of the UK’s most innovative male dance companies. Featuring a breath-taking collision of kinetically charged dance and theatre, with music by Angus MacRae and Tony-nominated composer Alex Baranowski, 2Faced Dance Company explores what the future could look like in this powerful and fearless work. Exhilarating, heartbreaking, devastating and joyful, this is one not to be missed! A thought-provoking and delight-filled evening of dance and dance theatre. British Theatre Guide

Dance

2Faced Dance Company

Part of the Lift Off Dance Festival

Dreaming In Code Studio Drama

Studio Theatre Company

Four Nights in Knaresborough by Paul Webb Contains strong language and scenes of a graphic nature Suitable for 14yrs+ Wed 20 – Sat 23 April 7.45pm £12.50, Members & Conc £10.50,

£27.50pp

Holed up in Knaresborough Castle after murdering Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, four hitmen find themselves fugitives, facing an angry mob and an even angrier King. With nothing else to do, they sit it out—cold, hungry and constipated— and to make things worse, one of them has a rotten toothache. Set over the course of four evenings in 1171, this is history Tarantino style: frantic, funny and brutal. After making the ‘worst career move in history’, the four knights have a lot to mull over…

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April Comedy

Mark Steel Wed 20 April 8pm Wilde Theatre £16, including £1 ticket levy,

£31pp

It never really bothered me that I’d never met my mum. It never occurred to me I needed to meet her to ‘find out who I was’, as it didn’t seem likely I’d discover I was someone different to who I thought I was. Could it turn out I was three stone lighter than I thought, or I spoke Italian or supported Arsenal or had afear of liquorice allsorts? But after the birth of my own son, I realised it’s quite an event to have a child, and she may well remember giving birth to me, and maybe even the adoption. See Mark Steel in his newest stand up show, a surprising and enthralling story told with aplomb.

Music

Kathryn Tickell and The Side Thu 21 April 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £17, Members & Conc £16,

M £32pp

Channeling their diverse musical experiences into a powerful new sound The Side stay true to the spirit and essence of Kathryn’s own Northumbrian folk tradition whilst unleashing the talent and creativity of each individual musician. Evocative slow airs that could break your heart move seamlessly into life-affirming jigs and reels; Amy storms into a clog dance; Kathryn’s dizzying rapid-fire piping contrasts with the richness of the cello and Ruth’s sparkling harp playing melds it all together – a very special evening is in store in the company of Kathryn and The Side.

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April

Fri 22 April · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Sun 24 April · Creative Control · see page 6

Drama

Original Theatre Company and The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Over the course of a disastrous evening of olives, anchovies, Karl Marx and abstract art; class and culture collide where the consequences are as tragic as they are hilarious.

By Torben Betts Directed by Christopher Harper Tue 26 April 7.30pm Wed 27 April 2 & 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £14, Conc £13,Members £12 Matinee: £12, Conc £11, Members £10, £29pp

With the recession biting hard, Emily and Oliver have decided to downsize and shift their middle-class London lifestyle to a small town in the north of England. One night they open their doors and invite next door neighbours, Dawn and Alan into their home.

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From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn, Torben Betts, and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat), comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy, Invincible. ★★★★ Highly entertaining The Times ★★★★ A refreshing, Ayckbourn-style comedy Daily Mail

April Music

The Echo Wed 27 April Cellar Bar 8pm £8 in advance, £10 on the door,

£23pp

The Echo blasts through a wide range of British music performed with both power and passion and enjoys an energetic set of music celebrating the very best of British. Their repertoire includes the music of The Jam, Blur, The Clash, The Specials and many more. Expect to hear some classic tunes. Drama

Edinburgh Fringe Shakespeare’s Globe and Seabright Productions present

Shakespeare Untold www.ShakespeareUntold.com By Harper Ray and Adam Sibbald Based on the plays of William Shakespeare Thu 28 April 7.30pm Wilde Theatre £15, Conc £14, Members £13,

£30pp e M +

The stories you know from the characters you don’t. This family-friendly double bill comes from London’s world-renowned venue, Shakespeare’s Globe. Romeo Untold, the story of Shakespeare’s starcrossed lovers Romeo and Juliet is retold through the eyes of the Capulet Ball’s party planner. Titus Untold retells Shakespeare’s goriest tragedy, Titus Andronicus, as seen from the kitchen of Titus’s piemaker. These shows premiered to great critical and popular acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe and are now touring internationally. Rediscover two Shakespearean classics together in two hours including an interval. Succeeds brilliantly. There is a generally held wisdom that Shakespeare is not for the very young. This completely disproves this idea. ★★★★★ The Times When The Globe set out to make Untold, it had two main aims: to introduce young audiences to Shakespeare, and create good shows in their own right. They’ve achieved both. ★★★★★ The Scotsman

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april

Fri 29 April · The Comedy Cellar · see page 6 Sun 29 April · Creative Control · see page 6 Drama

The Theatre Chipping Norton and The Dukes Lancaster, in association with Oxfordshire Theatre Company Suitable for ages 12yrs+ Fri 29 April 7.30pm Wilde Theatre M

£16, Conc £15, Members £14, Under 21s £9, £31pp

A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew, looking for the ‘real’ Ireland for their latest schmaltzy blockbuster. A pair of extras, Charlie and Jake, watch with amazement, envy and delight as cultures clash, divas strop and everyone fights over the last portion of lemon meringue pie. Two actors play a vast array of eccentric and lovable characters in this universally loved, worldwide comic theatre sensation. Written with poignancy and sincerity, performed at breakneck pace, this play has made deep connection with audiences in over 30 countries. Richly funny The Telegraph

Live Theatre Screenings Experience the best of British theatre and from around the world; opera and ballet 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.

The cinema is fitted with an audio induction loop. Customers can use the T-setting on their hearing aids for clear film sound.

For full listings see our Cinema leaflet or visit our website. Performances on sale – see our website for full details 2016 Royal Opera House: Ballet Rhapsody/The Two Pigeons Tue 26 Jan 7.15pm LIVE £20, Conc £19, Members £18

National Theatre Live As You Like It Thu 25 Feb 7pm LIVE

as live

£20, Conc £19, Members £18

English National Opera The Magic Flute Wed 9 March 7.30pm LIVE £18, Conc £17, Members £16

Royal Opera House: Ballet Giselle Wed 6 April 7.15pm LIVE

NTLive RSC: Hamlet Wed 8 June

£20, Conc £19, Members £18, Family of 4 £50

£17.50, Conc £16.50, Members £15.50

Royal Opera House: Opera Lucia di Lammermoor Mon 25 April 7.15pm LIVE £20, Conc £19, Members £18

Royal Opera House: Ballet Frankenstein Wed 18 May 7.15pm LIVE £20, Conc £19, Members £18

Royal Opera House: Opera Werther Mon 27 June 7pm LIVE £20, Conc £19, Members £18

Coming soon to South Hill Park Kenneth Branagh Theatre Live NEW Romeo and Juliet The Entertainer See website for full details

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NEW

Membership There’s never been a better time to be part of South Hill Park Arts Centre and becoming a member makes it more exciting than ever.

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

Become a member today from just £25 a year

exhibitions

Steps and Railings by Catherine Guy Murrell

Behind the Railings Thu 11 Feb – Sun 3 April The Atrium and The Print Gallery 20:20 exchange 2014

20:20 Sat 28 Nov – Sun 24 Jan Lost City, pen & ink on watercolour paper, 2015

Sandra Bright’s Near Myths Atrium Sat 28 Nov – Sun 24 Jan

Alluding to the cataclysmic events portrayed in the narratives of myths and legends, these intricate drawings describe a prospective landscape of ruins, lost valleys and abandoned cities, inhabited by extraordinary creatures. The exhibition includes some of the original artwork for Hare's Journey, a modern fable, written and illustrated by Sandra Bright. See workshop on page CW8.

Arts Week 2014 Mural

Arts Week www.arts-week.org Sat 28 Nov – Sun 24 Jan Long Gallery

South Hill Park will be showcasing Arts Week’s annual mural, which this year is the result of children’s workshops by Emily Williams, as well as the Brownlow Hall exhibition winners.

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Long Gallery

The Printroom participates in an annual exchange project, 20:20. Started in 2009 as a project between Hot Bed Press in Salford and Red Hot Press in Southampton, the fast growing project showcases a snapshot of what is happening right now in printmaking across the UK.

Print @ the Park group, in collaboration with South Hill Park’s theatrical set designers, takes a look Behind the Railings at Victorian London. From Oliver Twist and Sweeney Todd to the delights of Secret Gardens our printmakers take Victorian London life – rich and poor – as their inspiration for another series of imaginative original artworks.

Last year nearly 600 artists took part in the 20:20 Print Exchange involving over 40 studios – including South Hill Park Arts Centre’s Printroom.

Rituals and Superstitions

The Devil’s Highway, David Robins, 2014 Parks Photo Competition Winner

Zillah Puri

Parks Photo

Mirror Gallery

Thu 11 Feb – Sun 3 April

Sat 28 Nov – Sun 24 Jan

Long Gallery

This exhibition is a playful observation of the symbols and rituals surrounding superstition and folklore in the form of ceramic sculpture, installation and hand built pots. With such rituals deeply embedded in her own childhood and carried through to adult life, Ceramicist Zillah Puri felt compelled to explore these themes in her new body of work.

In 2015 Bracknell Forest Council invited amateur photographers to get creative and find different ways to interpret the theme ‘Bracknell through the Seasons’ From spring bluebells, to summer meadows; autumn colours to winter forests, there is a wealth of lovely parks and countryside that can be explored, enjoyed and captured.

Detail: Hello Mr Magpie…, Porcelain installation, 2015

This annual exhibition comprises the best entries from the annual Parks Photo Competition which is organised by Bracknell Forest Council.

exhibitions

Variations on Reality Martin Bright Thu 11 Feb – Sun 3 April Mirror Gallery

All Martin Bright’s work starts from the observed world, but is essentially abstract. A combination of seeking a strong design and the exploitation of the nature of the media used to characterise much of the work. Additionally, he explores the subjects for possible relationships and contradictions.

Private View for Behind the Railings, Parks Photo and Variations on Reality Wed 10 Feb 7–8pm. All welcome

Transient Presences, Oil on Canvas

Between Tide and Landslide Artist in Residence Tonia Maddison www.toniamaddison.weebly.com Thu 21 April – Sun 12 June Long Gallery

The Jurassic coast is a place of memories and family connections that informs Tonia’s work. She has spent many hours observing the interaction between land and sea, gathering fossils and stones to use as inspiration. Her work is about connectedness to this place, the touch, texture and essence of it. There is a recurrence

Natural World Print @ the Park Thu 21 April – Sun 12 June The Atrium and The Print Gallery

As Beatrix Potter comes to South Hill Park this summer, Print @ the Park group takes the Evening Murmuration by Sue Pither

of marks made and objects used that relate to collecting, to ideas of holding on and containment, grasping at the changing and eroding of the coast and of memories. The land is fluid and inconstant, exposed to the weather and tide disrupting its surface – to reveal the history or memory held within it – Tonia Maddison Tonia graduated with her first degree from Surrey institute of Art & Design before attaining an MA in Fine Art from Winchester School of Art in 2009. She has exhibited widely in the UK and co-founded the artist co-op ReOrsa.

‘Natural World’ in all its glorious forms as inspiration for its summer exhibition. Using lino, woodcut, etching, lithograph, monoprints, collagraph, monotype and screenprinting, the Group presents a new series of original art for sale. There is also unframed browser work for sale in the Foyer.

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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. Sunday roast parsnips are back. Bookings can be taken up to 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, 2 courses and a theatre ticket, prices starting at £22 per person. Look for the symbol in the brochure. ·· New lunchtime menu with extensive range of sandwiches.

£10

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 Chips

Mon to Sat 12noon – 3pm

£10

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

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.

South Hill Park needs to raise £30,000 to refurbish its Grand Staircase

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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This beautiful staircase is steeped in history. Help us restore and preserve it for future generations to enjoy. Please donate via the Box Office.

South Hill Park · Berkshire’s perfect event venue

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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

Parking

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.

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.

South Hill Park is among a recordbreaking 1582 parks and green spaces that received a prestigious Green Flag Award 2015/16. Together with Bracknell Town Council and Bracknell Forest Council who manage the grounds of South Hill Park, we are delighted to be celebrating the achievement of this award for the third year running.

Please leave plenty of time to park when attending South Hill Park.

Public transport South Hill Park is served well by local buses. 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. The grounds were also awarded a gold medal in the RHS In Bloom category for parks. This is a new category for 2015/16 and we are delighted to be celebrating the top award on our first application.

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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 63 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

Lift Off Dance Festival Half-Term Workshop Week Create a Dance in a Day Contemporary technique 11–16yrs Mon 15 Feb 1.30–4.30pm £12

A friendly session introducing choreographic devices and ideas that can be applied to any dance style. Perfect for those considering or taking GCSE/BTEC dance. Different Dance Styles 6–16yrs Tue 16 Feb 10.30am–12noon

Family Dance 4–16yrs

BCDCY – open doors 11–18yrs

Thu 18 Feb 10.30am–12noon

Fri 19 Feb 10.30am–12.30pm

£13 for 2 siblings/child and parent, £7 for any additional sibling/parent

A unique chance to dance with ‘big sis’ or ‘little bro’ and learn a great street dance routine together to perform to family and friends. A great bonding session for sisters and brothers from toddlers to teens. If you don’t have a sibling... dance with Mum or Dad!

£9

Berkshire County Dance Company Youth (BCDCY) open their doors to young dancers interested in auditioning for the company or following a career in dance. Take company class, learn some repertoire taught by the dancers and watch them rehearsing their latest creation with a professional choreographer.

£7

A chance to try out a variety of dance styles in this fun session including jazz, contemporary, street, cheer, Bollywood.... and a whole lot more.

All spaces must be paid in advance. No tickets available on day of workshop. Email lena.dee@southhillpark.org.uk for more info or any questions.

Pop Video Stars 6–16yrs Wed 17 Feb 10.30am–12noon £7

Learn the best dance moves from some of your favourite dance videos. Bring a friend and be pop stars for the day. Sign up now and you get to choose the songs too.

to book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW13

young people’s workshops Digital Media Studio Photography for Teens Stephanie Cronin Mon 15 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm £56, Members £52

Learn what a difference studio lighting can make to your photography. Explore techniques used in commercial, editorial and fashion photography and learn to master lighting for mood, impact and that wow-factor that will give your work a professional sheen. Diffusing methods, lighting setups and techniques are all explored in this packed and inspirational day Digital Comics and Manga for Teens

Photoshop Animation Gemma Burditt

Introduction to Blogging and Social Media

Wed 17 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

Fliss Guy

£56, Members £52

Fri 19 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

Adobe Photoshop has recently introduced an animation tool which allows you to create animations, moving image and graphics. This one day workshop will introduce how to make a frame by frame animation using the Photoshop timeline. The course is designed for young people, no previous knowledge of Photoshop is necessary as we will explore how to set up a document, work with layers and bring a static image to life.

£56, Members £52

Animated GIFs

Erica Sharp

Gemma Burditt

Tue 16 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

Thu 18 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

£56, Members £52

Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to manipulate, colour and add comic book style effects to your drawings and photographs. We will use comic books and manga as our inspiration to create a range of bold and colourful artwork.

GIFs are an amazing lightweight versatile way of bringing still images to life for websites, Facebook and Instagram. They are like flip books for the web and are fun and easy to create. This one day workshop will give easy step by step instructions to make your own gifs using Photoshop. We will explore how gifs can be used, how to make them and have the opportunity to experiment trying different techniques. You will need to bring a memory stick to take home any work which you have created.

CW12 · box office 01344 484123

Join the bloggersphere and learn how to use social media as an effective tool to promote your blog, encourage interaction and gain repeat visits from your readers. Video Blogging AKA Vlogging Clive Elkington Sat 20 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm £56, Members £52

With the rise of social media, online tutorials and viral videos, this workshop will give you an insight in to setting up your own video blog – or Vlog. You’ll learn all the hints and tips to set up a video channel, what you need for and how to create your videos, as well as the best ways to reach out to your subscribers.

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

Young people’s workshops Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning All children under 16yrs must be signed in and out of the session by an adult. Parents cannot stay in the session but contact details will be required at time of booking. Arts and Crafts Half-term Parent and Child Play with Clay Workshop 5–8yrs Artist in Residence Karen Marks Fri 19 Feb 10am–12noon £36, Members £34 (price includes 1 adult and 1 child) £16 per extra child

This workshop gives children and their parents the opportunity to explore and learn about the possibilities of pottery together. Half-term Play with Clay 7–12yrs Artist in Residence Karen Marks Tue 16 Feb 10am–12noon £18, Members £17

Explore the possibilities of working with clay using simple handbuilding techniques. Work will then be glazed and fired ready for collection approximately three weeks after the workshop. Price inclusive of materials.

Half-term Parent and Child Play with Clay Workshop 5–8yrs

Easter Parent and Child Play with Clay Workshop 5–8yrs

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Fri 19 Feb 10am–12noon

Thu 31 March 10am–12noon

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

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

This workshop is designed for both parents and children to be creative and explore the possibilities of working with clay using simple handbuilding techniques.

Easter Play with Clay 7–12yrs Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Easter Art Factory 4–11yrs

Tue 29 March 10am–12noon

Victoria Spearing

£18, Members £17

Wed 6 April 10am – 12 noon

Explore the possibilities of working with clay using simple handbuilding techniques. Work will then be glazed and fired ready for collection approximateley three weeks after the workshop. Price inclusive of materials.

£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.

Half-term Art Factory 4–11yrs Victoria Spearing Wed 17 Feb 10am–12noon £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.

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

to book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW11

adult workshops Digital SLR: Macro

Digital SLR: Light Painting

Digital Media Open Access

Stephanie Cronin

Roy Matthews

Sun 31 Jan, 28 Feb, 3 April

Mon 22 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

Sat 27 Feb 2–8pm

£62, Conc £60, Members £58

Explore the world of Macro close-up photography, indoors and outside to bring the detail of small objects to the fore. Use simple lighting to illuminate small objects and develop understanding of exposure controls. Students will need to bring their Macro lens with their DSLR.

Shoot at twilight and use applied torch light to create striking illuminated still life (indoors) and landscape images (outdoors) composited with the StarStax software. Participants should bring a camera (with manual setting), tripod, cable or remote, a powerful torch for outside work and a small pocket torch for indoor work (mobile phones & tablets also work well), also a selection of objects for the still life setup. Warm clothing also for working after dark!

1-hour slots from 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm One person per slot

Digital SLR: Studio Photography Stephanie Cronin Fri 26 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm £62, Conc £60, Members £58

Photoshop for Beginners Thea Stallwood Sat 5 March 10.30am–4.30pm £62, Conc £60, Members £58

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. How to: Wedding Photography Alex Harvey-Brown Tue 15 March 7.30–9.30pm £25, Conc £23, Members £19

FREE – advance booking required Additional charges apply for printing

Make use of the Digital Media facilities, including one of our Apple Mac computers, our A2 scanner or A1 large format printer. Studio Hire Hire our White Room photography space. Lights, white backdrop and assistance supplied. Contact digitalmedia@southhillpark.org.uk for more information. Silver Surfers A free hot drink, and a tech session for the over 60s £19.50

A relaxed 2-hour session on getting the most out of the modern technology. From apps to zip files, and everything in between. All those technology related questions you’ve been wanting answers for, these sessions will have them covered. Getting to know your e-reader Thu 21 Jan 10am–12noon Getting the most out of your iPad Thu 28 Jan 10am–12noon Getting to know Facebook Thu 4 Feb 10am–12noon Exploring social media Thu 11 Feb 10am–12 noon

Photographically, weddings are an enjoyable challenge. This evening seminar will give you the tips, tricks and workflow methods that will have you confidently photographing the most important day of someone's life. Alex has photographed over 40 weddings and will share his experience and provide invaluable practical advice. Tarpology Workshop in the Grounds See page 12 for full details

CW10 · box office 01344 484123

adult workshops Stained Glass Day Caroline Loveys Sun 13 March 10.30am–4.30pm £52, Conc £51, Members £50

Learn the basic stained glass techniques by choosing from a variety 2D or 3D projects. Materials and equipment are supplied. No experience necessary. Coastal Landscape Sandra Bright Thu 7 April 10am–4pm £48, Conc £47, Members £46

Use texturing and resist techniques such as gesso and wax, to express the exciting movement and light of a rugged coastal scene.

Digital Media Graphic Design I Russell Turner Sat 16 Jan 10.30am–4.30pm £62, Conc £60, Members £58

Design a poster/ book cover/album cover Get familiar with the software and design skills required to design and create a poster, book cover or some album artwork. Graphic design guru Russell Turner will talk you through the fundamental art and design principles involved right the way through the practical creative steps in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator. Graphic Design II Russell Turner Sat 23 Jan 10.30am–4.30pm

Throwing – Mixed Ability

£62, Conc £60, Members £58

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Design a magazine Learn how to create an eyecatching, professional looking newsletter, magazine or brochure. You will learn fundamental design skills as well as how copy, layout and format works to create a design of industry standard in the appropriate software, chiefly Adobe InDesign.

Sat 2 April 10am–4pm £69, Conc £67, Members £65

Glazing Afternoon Sat 23 April 2–4pm £17, Conc £16, Members £15

With expert tuition, this mixed ability course is ideal for beginners or those needing help improving their throwing techniques. Work will be biscuit fired, there is also the opportunity to return for an afternoon to glaze the works once they have been fired. Price inclusive of basic materials.

Graphic Design III Russell Turner Sat 30 Jan 10.30am–4.30pm £62, Conc £60, Members £58

Design a logo Started a new business? Brand? Band? A good logo is an incredibly important tool. Learn how to create and combine image and text into a professional looking, eye catching logo or brand image. Learn fundamental design principles and receive practical software tuition in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Digital SLR: From the Ground Up Alex Harvey-Brown Sat 6 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm £62, Conc £60, Members £58

Brand new camera? Want to explore the world of Digital SLR Photography? Take control and escape the auto mode. Learn to take the images you want by understanding exposure, focus and depth of field with time for practice and questions.

to book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW9

young people’s courses

Adult workshops

Audition Technique 14yrs+

Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning

One-to-one by appointment For more information contact Mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk £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. Youth Theatre members get this service free. Missed Out Young Producers Group 14–26yrs Mark Hooper Every Monday 6–8pm For more information contact Mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk

Arts and Crafts Sandra Bright’s Near Myths exhibition workshop Sandra Bright Sat 23 Jan 10am–4pm £48, Conc £47, Members £46

Learn from our featured atrium gallery artist how to create book illustrations in ink, ink washes, body colour and acrylic washes. See Sandra Bright’s Near Myths exhibition on page 30. Valentines Stained Glass Caroline Loveys

Free – by interview only

Sun 7 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm

Collect an application from the Box Office. Get involved in everything from organising children’s performance festivals to local band/comedy nights and everything else in between.

£52, Conc £51, Members £50

Learn the basic stained glass techniques and make a glass heart. Materials and equipment are supplied. No experience necessary.

Art Plus Me 11–19yrs (circa)

Taster Life Drawing Evening

Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 4–6pm For more information contact Mark.hooper@southhillpark.org.uk Free by referral

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 sit down meal in the café.

Harriet Brittaine Tue 16 Feb 7–9.30pm £19, Cons £18, Membeers £17

An introduction or refresher course in life drawing, using a professional life model. Exploring a variety of observational drawing techniques, investigating line, tone and texture. All materials provided.

Eleven Nineteen 11–19yrs Fri 15 Jan – Fri 1 April 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.

CW8 · box office 01344 484123

Winter Landscape Sandra Bright Thu 18 Feb 10am–4pm £48, Conc £47, Members £46

Explore the tones, textures and patterns of a winter landscape using watercolour and a variety of other media. Life Drawing with Dancers Harriet Brittaine Sat 20 Feb 10am–4pm £48, Conc £47, Members £46

Explore the wonderful movements and posture of dancers. Some nude, some costumed poses. Materials provided although participants are welcome to bring their own. Life Drawing Victoriana Extravaganza Harriet Brittaine Sat 12 March 10am–4pm £48, Conc £47, Members £46

A multi-model life drawing spectacular centred round the theme ‘Victoriana’. Materials provided although participants are welcome to bring their own.

Young people’s courses Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning Term Mon 11 Jan – Sun 27 March Half-term Mon 15 – Sun 21 February Arts & Crafts

Dance

Berkshire County Dance Company Youth! 13–21yrs

Make Your Mark 7–11yrs

Street Dance Energy Juniors

Erica Sharp

8–16yrs

Sat 16, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 5, 19 March 3–6pm

Alan Cunningham

£95, Members £91

£45, Members £40

Are you an aspiring young artist? Using a range of artists and designers as our inspiration, we will explore a variety of artistic styles. Session will focus on different media, from 3D clay work, acrylic painting, to pencil illustrations.

Locking, breaking, body popping and some smooth footwork will be covered in this course.

South Hill Park’s Youth Theatre

Twinkle Tots 2–4yrs

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

Sunday by audition only

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 4–5.30pm

Make Your Mark Teen 12yrs+

Laura Willey

Fri 15 Jan – Fri 1 April 4–4.30pm 3–4yrs £40, Members £35

Sat 16, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 5, 19 March 11.30am–2.30pm

Fun, imaginative introduction to ballet through the use of stories and themes.

These sessions will focus on art outside of the school classroom, and take inspiration from a range of artists and designers. Each session will focus on different media, from large scale 3D work, to abstract art and acrylic painting. Music

Budding Ballerina 4–5yrs Laura Willey Fri 15 Jan – Fri 1 April 4.30–5.15pm

Wilde-ways 11–15yrs Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 5.45–7.45pm £125, Members £120 Wilde Company 16–20yrs Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 8–10pm £125, Members & Conc £120

Explore exciting methods of developing theatre with young people in a ways appropriate to age and interests.

This course begins to follow the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Pre-Primary in Dance syllabus. NEW

Laura Willey

Sat 16 Jan – Sat 2 April Rachel O’Sullivan 9–10.30am Rosie Clarke 10.30am–12.30pm

Fri 15 Jan – Fri 1 April 5–5.45pm

£75, Members £70

For complete beginners or those who have done very little ballet. Building a strong foundation for further study or ballet.

15-minute lessons. Individually tutored fun, friendly classes covering exam work if required. Ukulele Club 14yrs+ See entry in Adult Music Courses Junior Classical Guitar under 16yrs

Drama

£50, Members £45

Primary Ballet 6–7yrs

Junior Piano 6–16yrs

Please contact lena.dee@ southhillpark.org.uk for information

Wilde-Wannabies 6–10yrs Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 4–5.30pm £95, Members £90

Fri 15 Jan – Fri 1 April 3.30–4pm 2–3yrs

Erica Sharp

£95, Members £91

Lena Dee

NEW

Anthony Dancer Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 6–7.15pm £150

£52, Members £47

Teen Ballet 11–18yrs Laura Willey Fri 15 Jan – Fri 1 April 5.45–6.45pm £60, Members £55

For complete beginners or those who have done very little ballet. Building a strong foundation for further study or ballet.

Parents of children under 18yrs must complete a registration form on behalf of their child. An online form is available at http://goo.gl/ forms/3xxNMSscVF All children under 12yrs must be dropped off/picked up by a parent/guardian. Course tutors are subject to change. South Hill Park is approved and recommended by KalliKids.com – a sign of value and quality.

Classical guitar lessons taught in small groups.

to book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW7

adult courses Dance Beginners Ballet

Just Jhoom – The Bollywood Workout!

Choreographic Performance Group

Alexandra Morgan-John

John Darvell

Charlotte Haley

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 7.45–8.45pm

Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 8.45–9.45pm

Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 6–7pm

£57, Conc £55, Members £52

£59, Conc £57, Members £50

£54, Conc £52, Members £49

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

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

For students with a sound technical ability who wish to develop their performance skills and would like the opportunity to perform.

Elementary Ballet

TAP Plus

Charlotte Haley

Trina Caspary

Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 7–8pm

Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 6.45–7.45pm

£60, Conc £58, Members £55

£59, Conc £57, Members £54

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

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

Classical/Contemporary Dance Class

Charlotte Haley

Contemporary Dance

Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 2.20–3.20pm

Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 8–9.30pm

John Darvell

£62, Conc £60, Members £57

Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March

For experienced dancers with a background in ballet. It offers a higher level of technique.

Beginners 6–7.15pm £59, Conc £57, Members £54

Advanced Ballet

Intermediate & advanced 7.15–8.45pm £61, Conc £59, Members £56

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

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

Di Ruddick £52

This class includes ballet and contemporary dance techniques; it is a strength building dance class with a difference. Opportunity to do festival performance work. Over 50s Strictly Dance Di Ruddick Fri 15 Jan – Fri 1 April 1–2pm OR 2–3pm £5 pay-as-you-go

Zumba 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 9 Jan – Sat 16 April More information www.berkshireartsacademy.com sally@berkshireacademy.com 07825 558757

SOTA Bracknell For term dates and free sample sessions please visit www.sota.uk.com

CW6 · box office 01344 484123

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.

adult courses Ukulele Club

Music Classical Guitar

NEW

Holistic and Alternative Exercise

Henry Dixon

Anthony Dancer

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 6–7pm OR 7.15–8.15pm

Suitable for 16yrs+

£40

Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 7.15–8.30pm

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.

£150

Classical guitar lesson taught in small groups. Singing with Sophie Sophie Spencer

Park Singers

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. Pilates Matwork Beverley Grant

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 5–10pm (30-minute slots)

Alison Horriben Sun 17 Jan – Sun 3 April 7.30pm

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 9.40–10.55am OR 11am–12.15pm

£115

£83, Conc £78, Members £75

£66, Conc £64, Members £61

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.

This course is for solo singers of all ages. Help will be given on presentation and technique.

Gentle controlled movement patterns, with breathing and core control to increase the body’s strength and flexibility and relax those tight over-worked muscles.

Piano Mixed Ability Juliet Bruce Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 11am–1pm £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 email juliet.bruce@ymail.com before enrolling to discuss your needs for this course. Beginners Piano Elliot Harrison Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 5–7pm £145, Conc £138, Members £131

Learn the basics of piano on keyboard in this simple to follow course. Session run for 60 minutes. One-to-one piano course Elliot Harrison Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 3.30–5pm OR 7–9pm £155, Conc £148, Members £140

Blues Jam Every Wednesday 7.30–9pm £7

Yoga

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

Gabriella Rees

Acoustic Music

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.

Every other Monday from 4 Jan 8–10pm £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.

Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 8–9.30pm Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 6.15–7.45pm £66, Conc £64, Members £61

Tai Chi – Chen Style Steve Large Sat 16 Jan – Sat 2 April 10.30am–12.30pm £77, Conc £75, Members £72 £9 pay-as-you-go Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 12.30–1.30pm £46, Conc £44, Members £41 £6 pay-as-you-go

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

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

to book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW5

adult courses Stained Glass – Caroline Loveys Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 7–9.30pm Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 1.30–4pm Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 10am–12.30pm OR 1.30–4pm Fri 15 Jan – Fri 18 March 10am – 12.30pm Course runs through half-term £140, Conc £138, Members £133

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.

Open Access Jewellery and Silversmithing

Digital Media Digital Photography

Open Access Resident Artist Mel Goodbun

Alex Harvey-Brown

Every Thursday

Mon 11 Jan – Mon 7 March 7.30–9.30pm

£12.50, Members £10.50 per session

£152, Conc £148, Members £144

These untutored sessions are offered for experienced jewellers and silversmiths. To see if you would be eligible to attend these sessions, please contact the Silversmithing studio on 01344 416238.

Designed for beginners who want to develop their skills with a digital camera beyond ‘point and shoot’ photography. Course covers camera functionality, composition, lighting, black and white and manual controls. This course does not run through half-term.

Ceramics Open Access Open Access Resident Artist Martin White

Graphic Design

Make a Quilt Simone McGee

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 7–9pm

Wed 24 Feb – Wed 23 March 7.30–9.30pm

Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 10am–12noon OR NEW 1–3pm

£9 per session

£96, Conc £91, Members £88

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.

Learn the skills required to master graphic design. Combine artistic methods with digital results using the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) to create logos, brochures, illustrations and posters. Graphic design guru Russell Turner will help maximise the end result of your creations. Business or pleasure, for marketing or for fun, you will take invaluable and practical knowledge away with you.

£80, Conc £78, Members £77

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

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 Ingham & Trish Roberts Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 10am–1pm, 1.30–4.30pm OR 6.30–9.30pm £16 per session, £14.55 discount for 10 sessions paid in advance Contact box office to enquire about extra sessions during half-terms and holiday periods

Untutored sessions for experienced printmakers. Please contact Heather Upton on 01344 416255 if you are not a regular student.

Drop Stitch Every third Wednesday in the month 7.30–10pm FREE Courses running Fri 25 to Sun 27 March will run for an extra week due to Easter

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. Drama South Hill Park’s Actors Lab Joe Malyan and Max Puplett Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 7–10pm £175

SHPAL will focus 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. 17yrs+ adult performers welcome.

CW4 · box office 01344 484123

Russell Turner

Introduction to Photo Editing  Janet Curley Cannon  Thu 25 Feb – Thu 24 March 1–3pm  £96, Conc £91, Members £88

A review of the range of software available to buy, download for free, or use online, for photographers looking to enhance their images. Participants will get a hands-on introduction to the basic tools and techniques necessary to crop, copy, retouch and resize photos using Photoshop. Basic computer knowledge is required.

adult courses Ceramics Regulars

Sculpting in Clay

Carole Thompson

Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 7–9.30pm

Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 10am–12.30pm

£136, Conc £134, Members £129 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.

£136, Conc £134, Members £129 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.

Ceramics – beginners/improvers

Drawing and Painting

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Erica Sharp

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 10.30am–1pm

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 7.30–9.30pm

£136, Conc £134, Members £129

Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 7.30–9.30pm

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

£115, Conc £113, Members £109

Creative with Clay – mixed abilities Artist in Residence Karen Marks

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 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 10am–12.30pm £138, Conc £136, Members £131

Life Drawing Morning – beginners/intermediate Harriet Brittaine Fri 15 Jan – Fri 18 March 10am–12.30pm Course runs through half-term

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

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

Drawing and Painting for Beginners

Harriet Brittaine

NEW

£138, Conc £136, Members £131

Portrait Drawing & Oil Painting

Sat 16 Jan – Sat 19 March 10am–12.30pm Course runs through half-term

Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 4–6pm

Fri 15 Jan – Fri 18 March 1.30–4pm Course runs through half-term

£115, Conc £113, Members £109

£138, Conc £136, Members £131

£136, Conc £134, Members £129

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

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 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 7–9.30pm £136, Conc £134, Members £129 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.

Get Confident with Oils

Portrait Drawing & Oil Painting – intermediate/advanced NEW Tue 12 Jan – Tue 5 April 1.30–4pm No class on 19 Jan, 23 Feb, 22 March £138, Conc £136, Members £131

£118, Conc £116, Members £113

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

Explore materials and techniques in a relaxed and creative environment to enable you to have fun and produce confident paintings.

For any of Harriet’s courses contact her at hbrittaine@ yahoo.co.uk to discuss suitability before booking.

Melanie Paice Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 10am–12noon OR 7.30–9.30pm

Further fun with Oils Melanie Paice Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 1–3pm £118, Conc £116, Members £113

A class for developing your skills and improving your oil painting further, including two weeks with a life model.

to book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk · CW3

Adult courses Full details www.southhillpark.org.uk/learning Term Mon 11 Jan – Sun 27 March Half-term Mon 15 – Sun 21 Feb Arts & Crafts Certain materials such as silver, clay and printmaking paper can be purchased from the studio. Firing fees apply for ceramics courses. Jewellery and Silversmithing

Due to an early Easter the Arts & Crafts courses will run through half-term

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

NEW

Wednesday Printmaking – for all levels of experience

Michael Restrick

Artist in Residence Tonia Maddison

Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 7–9.30pm

Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 10am–2.30pm

£132, Conc £130, Members £125

£239, Conc £237, Members £235

Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 7–9.30pm

An introduction to basic screen printing. Get hands on experience learning how to make your own screens. Develop stencil and drawing methods of printing. Suitable for beginners.

Artist in Residence Rachel Jones

Printmaking for Beginners

Tue 12 Jan – Tue 22 March 10am–12.30pm OR 7–9.30pm

Artist in Residence Heather Upton

Thursday Printmaking – Linocut and Markmaking NEW

New Artist in Residence Mon 11 Jan – Mon 21 March 10am–12.30pm, 1.30–4pm OR 7–9.30pm

Wed 13 Jan – Wed 23 March 10am–12.30pm OR 7–9.30pm £132, Conc £130, Members £125 Tools are provided. Silver can be purchased in class

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. Jewellery & Silversmithing NEW for Beginners Artist in Residence Rachel Jones Sat 16 Jan – Sat 19 March 10am–12.30pm Course runs through half-term £132, Conc £130, Members £125 Tools are provided. Silver can be purchased in class

See details for Jewellery & Silversmithing above.

Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 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 Artist in Residence Heather Upton Sat 16 Jan – Sat 19 March 10am–2pm Course runs through half-term £203, Conc £201, £199 members

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.

CW2 · box office 01344 484123

For those who wish to pursue their own work in progress with guidance and feedback or explore different techniques with our artist in residence.

Artist in Residence Tonia Maddison Thu 14 Jan – Thu 24 March 10am – 2.30pm £239, Conc £237, Members £235

The focus will be on mark-making and linocut. You will explore a variety of marks that can be made with linocut and various ways of printmaking with colour. Printmaking – improvers/advanced Artist in Residence Heather Upton Fri 15 Jan – Fri 18 March 10am–2.30pm Course runs through half-term £239, Conc £237, Members £235

This course offers advanced students the chance to pursue their own work with artistic and technical feedback from our expert tutor.

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Get Inspired

Courses & workshops

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

January – April 2016 To book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk The creative heart of Berkshire