Stamford Arts Centre Jan-May 2016 Live Events Guide by Jo Dobbs

TUE 2 FEB 12.30PM LIT AT LUNCH TALK Theatre, Talk THU 4 FEB 7.30PM KWAIDAN – ROUGE 28 THEATRE Theatre, Drama FRI 5 FEB 7PM AMPLIFIED PROJECTED Ballroom, Film Night SAT 6 FEB 1.30PM HARMONICA WORKSHOP Art Room, Workshop WED 10 FEB 12.30PM DON CHISWELL HISTORY TALK Blue Room/Ballroom, Talk WED 10 FEB 7.30PM OH GOODY! TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR Ballroom, Talk FRI 12 FEB 8PM SO COMEDY LIVE Ballroom, Comedy SAT 13 FEB 2.30PM SSH...BANG! Theatre, Family Theatre SAT 13 FEB 7.30PM JAMES LISNEY & SARAH-BETH BRIGGS Ballroom, Classical WED 17 FEB 7.30PM THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS Ballroom, Folk THU 18 FEB 2PM OLIVER TWIST – RED EARTH THEATRE Theatre, Family Theatre THU 18 FEB 7.30PM PHILIPPA MASSEY TALKS Theatre, Talk FRI 19 FEB 11AM FAMILY OPEN DAY Various SUN 21 FEB 7PM LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Theatre, Satellite Screening WED 24 FEB 7.30PM SSYT – IT SNOWS Theatre, Drama/Youth THU 25 FEB 7.30PM SSYT – IT SNOWS Theatre, Drama/Youth FRI 26 FEB 7.30PM SSYT – IT SNOWS Theatre, Drama/Youth FRI 26 FEB 7PM MEDITATION & MINDFULLNESS Ballroom, Talk/Workshop SAT 27 FEB 7.30PM SSYT – IT SNOWS Theatre, Drama/Youth

MARCH

LIT AT LUNCH TALK Theatre, Talk EVENING WITH HAZEL O’CONNOR Ballroom, Alternative/Folk HARMONICA WORKSHOP Art Room, Workshop MET OPERA – PUCCINI Theatre, Satellite Screening GOOD THINGS – STAMFORD SHOESTRING Theatre, Drama GOOD THINGS – STAMFORD SHOESTRING Theatre, Drama

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FRI 1 APR 2.30PM THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Theatre, Family Theatre SAT 2 APR 1.30PM HARMONICA WORKSHOP Art Room, Workshop SAT 2 APR 5.55PM MET OPERA – PUCCINI Theatre, Satellite Screening TUE 5 APR 11AM & 2PM THE BOY WHO BIT PICASSO Ballroom, Family Theatre TUE 5 APR 12.30PM LIT AT LUNCH TALK Theatre, Talk THU 7 APR 7.30PM PHILIPPA MASSEY TALKS Theatre, Talk FRI 8 APR 7.30PM MARTIN TAYLOR & MARTIN SIMPSON Ballroom, Jazz SAT 9 APR 2PM SIR SCALLYWAG AND THE BATTLE OF STINKY BOTTOM Theatre, Family Concert SAT 9 APR 7.30PM ENSEMBLE 360 Ballroom, Classical SUN 10 APR 11AM MEDITATION WITH LELUNG RINPOCHE Blue Room, Talk/Meditation WED 13 APR 7.30PM DON CHISWELL HISTORY TALK Blue Room/Ballroom, Talk FRI 15 APR 8PM SO COMEDY LIVE Ballroom, Comedy SAT 16 APR 5.55PM MET OPERA – DONIZETTI Theatre, Satellite Screening SAT 16 APR 7.30PM STAMFORD BRASS Ballroom, Concert THU 21 APR 7.30PM AN EVENING WITH SOPHIE HANNAH Theatre, Poetry/Talk FRI 22 APR 7PM BELLY DANCING WITH MS JAE Ballroom, Dance FRI 22 APR 7.30PM MARK GRIST & HOLLIE MCNISH Theatre, Poetry/Talk SAT 23 APR 11.30AM THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF LIBRARIAN LIL Theatre, Family Theatre SAT 23 APR 7.30PM THE SHAKESPEARE DELUSION Theatre, Dark Comedy SUN 24 APR 7.30PM PETER SUTTON PRESENTS PIERS PLOWMAN Theatre, Poetry/Talk WED 27 APR 7.30PM AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS Theatre, Drama FRI 29 APR 8PM BLUES! – BLUESWATER Ballroom, Blues SAT 30 APR 5.55PM MET OPERA – R STRAUSS Theatre, Satellite Screening SAT 30 APR 8PM STAMFORD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Ballroom, Classical

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POTTERY WEEKEND Ballroom, Pottery POTTERY WEEKEND Ballroom, Pottery MEDITATIONS FOR A STRESSFUL LIFE Ballroom, Talk/Meditation INVINCIBLE Theatre, Drama HARMONICA WORKSHOP Art Room, Workshop INVINCIBLE Theatre, Drama CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA Ballroom, Classical SO

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THU 10 MAR 7.45PM GOOD THINGS – STAMFORD SHOESTRING Theatre, Drama FRI 11 MAR 7.45PM GOOD THINGS – STAMFORD SHOESTRING Theatre, Drama FRI 11 MAR 8PM CAFE MANOUCHE Ballroom, Blues/Folk SAT 12 MAR 7.30PM WONDERLAND Ballroom, Classical SAT 12 MAR 7.45PM GOOD THINGS – STAMFORD SHOESTRING Theatre, Drama SUN 13 MAR 2PM AS YOU LIKE IT – NATIONAL THEATRE Theatre, Satellite Screening TUE 15 MAR 7.30PM TRANSITIONS DANCE COMPANY Theatre, Dance WED 16 MAR 7.30PM DON CHISWELL HISTORY TALK Blue Room/Ballroom, Talk THU 17 MAR 7.30PM THE GOOD PERSON OF SZECHUAN Theatre, Drama FRI 18 MAR 7.30PM KASAI MASAI Ballroom, Congolese Music

SAT 2 JAN 1.30PM HARMONICA WORKSHOP Art Room, Workshop THU 7 JAN 10.30AM & 6.30PM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Theatre, Panto FRI 8 JAN 10.30AM & 6.30PM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Theatre, Panto FRI 8 JAN 7.30PM NEW YEAR TRAD DANCE Ballroom, Dance SAT 9 JAN 11AM, 2PM & 6.30PM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Theatre, Panto SAT 9 JAN 7.30PM CELLOPHONY Ballroom, Classical SUN 10 JAN 11AM & 2PM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Theatre, Panto TUE 12 JAN 12.30PM LIT AT LUNCH TALK Theatre, Talk WED 13 JAN 7.30PM DON CHISWELL HISTORY TALK Blue Room/Ballroom, Talk SAT 16 JAN 5.55PM MET OPERA – BIZET Theatre, Satellite Screening SAT 16 JAN 7.30PM A HANDFUL OF HARMONIES Ballroom, Concert SUN 17 JAN 2PM FLORENCE & THE UFFIZI GALLERY Theatre, Satellite Screening FRI 22 JAN 7PM BELLY DANCING WITH MS JAE Ballroom, Dance WED 27 JAN 7.30PM RGS TALK: TIM JARVIS AM Theatre, Talk THU 28 JAN 7PM LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Theatre, Satellite Screening FRI 29 JAN 8PM PAUL JONES & DAVE KELLY Ballroom, Blues SAT 30 JAN 5.55PM MET OPERA – PUCCINI Theatre, Satellite Screening SAT 30 JAN 8PM STAMFORD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Ballroom, Classical

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GALLERY Come for a browse in our Gallery which is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 9pm (except where marked) Free admission NEW COLLEGE STAMFORD

KAREN NEALE

A FELLOW TRAVELLER A SKETCHBOOK JOURNEY INSPIRED BY WORLD HERITAGE CITIES AND SITES Karen’s passion is sketching and painting the world around her. Karen returns to Stamford Arts Centre after her successful exhibition entitled “Stamford in Situ” in 2011. This time “A Fellow Traveller” presents a selection from Karen’s annotated watercolour sketchbooks in the form of enlarged canvas prints and a published book of her journey inspired by World Heritage Cities and Sites. Sun 13 Dec - Mon 4 Jan 2016

FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN EXHIBITION OF ARTWORK 2016 The work on show is inspired by Broad Street in Stamford where the juxtaposition of architectural styles and ethos of the area provides a challenge and stimulus for concept development and production of experimental artworks in multiple disciplines. The Foundation is a highly reputable one year pre-degree course, designed to prepare students for a career in Art and Design. Students progress directly into work or to degree courses nationally, or to study higher education courses at New College Stamford. Fri 8 Jan - Thu 21 Jan

Kate Fensom

Kate Fensom and Max Dane invite you to an uplifting exhibition of paintings, prints, poetry and other creative delights. There will be a candlelit poetry recital by Kate at 7pm on the evening of Saturday 30th January. Light refreshments will be offered to our guests and all are welcome. Tue 26 Jan - Thu 11 Feb

Welcome This spring season is jam-packed full of live theatre, comedy, family events, workshops and world class satellite screening. We’re also incredibly excited for members of Stamford Senior Youth Theatre to be working with National Theatre Connections 500, a festival of plays performed by young people throughout the country. Take a look at page 12 to see SSYT’s production of It Snows.

IN CELEBRATION OF SCREENING STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS A WEEK OF SPACE THEMED ARTS AND CRAFTS Join Liz Paige on Mon 15 Feb to start filling the gallery with planets and satellites and all things spacey! The theme continues with a space-themed sculpture workshop with James Sutton on Weds 17 Feb and finishes with the Family Open Day on Fri 19 Feb (see page 10). Mon 15 Feb - Sun 21 Feb

VERSE 2016

Make sure that you don’t miss this year’s Verse 2016, Stamford’s very own poetry festival with headliners Mark Grist and Hollie McNish. Check-out pages 18 and 19 for the festival’s featured events. Love poetry then why not become the

next Stamford Laureate? More details are on page 22.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

We are continuing in our quest to make Stamford Arts Centre as familyfriendly as possible! Last year we had such a massive success with our Family Friendly Open Day, we’re doing it all again this year with some exciting new extras. Look out for our family shows, workshops and other special activities. If you’d benefit from a family show using British Sign Language and captioning, have a look at page 10 to find out more about the family show, Oliver Twist on Thursday 18 February.

Marc and Charlie

Local artists Marc and Charlie present their works together for the first time. Charlie presents a mixture of beautiful, weird and mysterious works. Have a peek and see what catches your eye! Marc’s “Grotesque Americana” takes inspiration from both American pop culture and European medieval architecture. He clashes their styles to create bold, untamed artwork. Sat 27 Feb - Sat 5 Mar

TAKE 5

New work in clay from Pat Armstrong, Karen Atherley, Alison Coaten, Tydd Pottery and Katherine Winfrey. Open daily 10am 5pm and selected evenings. Sat 9 Apr - Sun 24 Apr

Book your tickets and choose your seats online at www.stamfordartscentre.com. Or, if you prefer to talk directly to our friendly staff, give the Box Office a call on 01780 763203. We always love to meet our customers, so why not come and visit us in person Mon – Sat 9.30am to 8pm?

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LAURA WINSTONE AND EVE MARSHALL

PAPER AND FELT Laura uses hand-dyed and recycled papers to create intricately cut and layered portraits of birds hand-crafted over many hours to create a totally unique piece of textural art. Eve has been sculpting felt pieces for over 10 years, using locally sourced wool in its raw state, washed and added colour to create anything from beautiful wall hangings to detailed brooches. Eve teaches a range of classes and workshops to both children and adults and sells her pieces across the East Midlands. Wed 16 Mar - Thu 31 Mar

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SHH...BANG! SPRING EXHIBITION

WELLAND VALLEY ARTS SOCIETY The society represents artists from the surrounding five counties, and twice a year showcases a wide range of work in a variety of media from its selected members. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings and sculpture. The society includes both amateur and professional artists and new members are always welcome. Entry is free and the exhibition is open daily 10am to 5pm, and selected evenings. www.wvas.co.uk Mon 2 May - Sat 14 May

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JANUARY Back by popular demand

JOHN HIGHTON

LITERATURE AT LUNCHTIME WITH DR JANE MACKAY

Thu 7 Jan 10.30am (schools), 6.30pm

‘WASHINGTON SQUARE’ BY HENRY JAMES

Fri 8 Jan 10.30am(schools), 6.30pm

This short early novel was discarded by James but has been popular with the public, especially after its filming as ‘The Heiress’. Come and enjoy an archetypal story of love against the background of greed versus naivety. With a screening of ‘Washington Square’ (PG) at 2.30pm 1997 1hr 56mins. With: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Maggie Smith Tue 12 Jan - Talk 12.30pm - Film 2.30pm

Sat 9 Jan 11am, 2pm, 6.30pm Sun 10 Jan 11am & 2pm

£12, £11 concessions, £40 family of four, £9 groups, £7 schools with 1 free ticket for every 10 students

Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. Director Penny Woolcock explores the timeless themes of pure love, betrayal, and vengeance in a production that vividly creates an undersea world on the stage of the Met. Sat 16 Jan 5.55pm LIVE 2hrs 54mins

TURANDOT (PUCCINI)

Lise Lindstrom and Nina Stemme take turns in the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand. Tenors Marcelo Álvarez, Marco Berti, and Yusif Eyvazov are Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her love. Franco Zeffirelli’s golden production is conducted by Paolo Carignani. Sat 30 Jan 5.55pm LIVE 3hrs 35mins

‘The Rocking Horse Winner’ BY D.H.LAWRENCE

MANON LESCAUT (PUCCINI)

Another short work in which Lawrence drew, rather viciously, on his friend Cynthia Asquith and her son. Here he demolishes her world of acquisitiveness, of needing ‘stuff’, in a devastating indictment of upper class insensitivity. With a screening of The Rocking Horse Winner (PG) at 2.30pm 1949 B&W 1hr 31mins. With: John Howard Davies, John Mills, Valerie Hobson Tue 2 Feb - Talk 12.30pm - Film 2.30pm

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LES PECHEURS DE PERLES (BIZET)

Soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Jonas Kaufmann join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story. Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress. Kaufmann is the dashing student who desperately woos her. Director Richard Eyre places the action in occupied France in a film noir setting. Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi leads the score. Sat 5 Mar 5.55pm LIVE 3h 33mins

MADAMA BUTTERFLY (PUCCINI)

Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. Kristine Opolais reprises her acclaimed portrayal of the title role, opposite Roberto Alagna as Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Hei-Kyung Hong and Massimo Giordano star in a second set of performances. Karel Mark Chichon conducts. Sat 2 Apr 5.55pm LIVE 3h 48mins

‘MACBETH’ BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Our annual lecture in support of Tolethorpe Hall’s Shakespeare summer season, see page 23. The famous ‘Scottish’ play of Shakespeare’s late years. Come and explore the origins of this tragedy of over-reaching ambition, and the esoteric world of red and black which powers it up. With a screening of 2015 Macbeth at 2.30pm starring Marion Cotillard and Michael Fassbender 1hr 53mins. Tue 1 Mar - Talk 12.30pm - Film 2.30pm

HARMONICA WORKSHOP WITH STEVE LOCKWOOD

NEW YEAR TRAD DANCE A LA FRANCE

CELLOPHONY

Harmonica master Steve continues to write and deliver all new workshops especially for Stamford Arts Centre! Whether you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, play pop, rock, blues rhythms, cool country wails, pitch blend all the way down and jam along with rockin’ solos. Harmonicas (diatonic) in C are available on the day for £8.

The New Year traditional dance returns with our regular French musicians. Expire, Moussaka and Big Jeans will teach and play for a range of traditional French dances. Beginners helped all the way. Contact adam@susted.org.uk Workshop - 7.30pm Bal - 8.30pm - 11.30pm

‘A bold and brilliant bunch’ Richard Morrison, The Times Cellophony bring to Stamford a programme of arrangements from Bach to Wagner including adaptations of vocal, instrumental and orchestral music, demonstrating the unique and rich sonorities created by eight cellos.

Sat 2 Jan, 6 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 7 May 1.30pm - 5pm

Fri 8 Jan

Sat 9 Jan 7.30pm

£30 12 years+ Workshop

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£9 (£7) Dance/Workshop/Hire

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£16 (£15) £10 under 26s Classical

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ROBERT DEVEREUX (DONIZETTI)

In this climactic opera of Donizetti’s trilogy, soprano Sondra Radvanovsky plays Queen Elizabeth I, forced to sign the death warrant of the nobleman she loves, Roberto Devereux. Tenor Matthew Polenzani is Devereux with mezzo-soprano Elina Garanča and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien. Conducted by Maurizio Benini. Sat 16 Apr 5.55pm LIVE 3h 11mins

‘AN INSPECTOR CALLS’ BY J.B.PRIESTLEY

ELEKTRA (R STRAUSS)

Soprano Nina Stemme portrays Elektra’s primal quest for vengeance for the murder of her father, Agamemnon. Legendary mezzo-soprano Waltraud Meier is chilling as Elektra’s fearsome mother, Klytämnestra. Soprano Adrianne Pieczonka and bass-baritone Eric Owens are Elektra’s troubled siblings. Chéreau’s musical collaborator Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Strauss’s mighty take on Greek myth. Sat 30 Apr 5.55pm LIVE 2h 10mins

Priestley dismissed this short play as ‘not good enough’, but it has been popular with the public since its first performance and has never been out of print. Who was the ‘inspector’? And are we all responsible for everything? With a screening of 1954 ‘An Inspector Calls’ at 2.30pm starring Alastair Sim 1hr 20mins. Tue 5 Apr - Talk 12.30pm - Film 2.30pm Jan – Apr All talks 12.30pm £6.50 (£6) Films 2.30pm £5.50

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Stamford Youth Choir

Stamford Youth Choir starts weekly on Thu 14 Jan - Thu 24 Mar 6 - 7pm, see page 25. (No session 18 Feb). £3 each - bring a friend! 11 years+

SIR WALTER RALEIGH

Wed 13 Jan 7.30pm Adventurer, writer and courtier to Elizabeth I, Raleigh is traditionally credited with introducing the potato to Europe and popularising the use of tobacco. What motivated Raleigh to found the first English colony in North America and what was its impact?

ROMAN WOMEN – LUNCHTIME TALK

BELLY DANCING

Wed 10 Feb 12.30pm How did Rome view women both within and beyond the Empire? Such knowledge we have tends to be limited to high born women seen in relation to their menfolk. Did the position of women in Roman society change over time and how much power and influence did individual women wield?

A HANDFUL OF HARMONIES SINGS FOR MUSTARD SEED PROJECT

An evening of choral entertainment in the company of this popular local choir who return to Stamford Arts Centre for a varied programme. Fundraising evening for Mustard Seed Project, a small UK charity operating in Kenya to provide quality education and food for poor children and the community. www.mustardseedproject.co.uk

BRUNEL AND STEPHENSON THE GREAT ENGINEERS

Sat 16 Jan 7.30pm

Wed 16 Mar 7.30pm Brunel and Stephenson were contemporaries, both the sons of eminent engineers they were to become the greatest civil engineers of their time. While they came from contrasting social backgrounds, differed in their character and style of management and were potentially commercial rivals, how did they become and remain friends to the last?

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE REVISITED

Wed 13 Apr 7.30pm On the approach of the four hundredth anniversary of his death, questions still remain as to whether Shakespeare was the author of the works attributed to him. While widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist, little is known about the man. Who was the real William Shakespeare? Do the answers lie in the context of the times in which he lived?

Blue Room/Ballroom

£7.50 (£6) Concert/Hire

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LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES

THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (WITH IBG) PRESENTS

Come shimmy and shake in this Turkish Belly Dance Workshop for fun and low impact fitness. Beginners learn to the beat of exotic music and those with experience can enjoy layering in those extra magical moves whilst the calories melt away! Dress to impress or wear flowing skirt or leggings with close fitting top.

SAFE JOURNEY DOUBTFUL: ENDURANCE RETRACED

Everyone 16 years + is welcome to this friendly, relaxed class.

In March 2013 Tim Jarvis returned from Antarctica where he led a team of six men to successfully retrace the legendary polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1916 southern voyage of survival. This is the first time that anybody has been able to authentically recreate the Endurance expedition, regarded by many as the greatest survival journey of all time.

Fri 22 Jan & Fri 22 Apr 7 - 9pm

Wed 27 Jan 7.30pm

£7.50 16 years+ Workshop

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£12 (£10) £9 RGS Members Talk

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

NT Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in prerevolutionary France scandalised the world. Josie Rourke’s revival now marks the play’s thirty year anniversary and stars Elaine Cassidy and The Wire’s Dominic West. Thurs 28 Jan 7pm LIVE

Sun 21 Feb 7pm ENCORE

£14 (£12) £10 groups/students Satellite Screening

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PAUL JONES AND DAVE KELLY Founder members of The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly’s tangled and colourful roots go way back into the true undergrowth of the tradition.

FLORENCE AND THE UFFIZI GALLERY A journey into the city that was once the cradle of the Italian Renaissance through the most beautiful and representative works of art from the period from Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Raphael, Leonardo and Botticelli. The Uffizi Gallery, including the breathtaking “Adoration of the Magi” by Leonardo Da Vinci, which will be brought back to life after several years of restoration, will be unveiled in a worldwide exclusive premiere on the big screen. 1hr 25mins Sun 17 Jan 2pm

Jan - Apr £5 (£4) Talks

TIM JARVIS AM

WITH MS JAE

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After over a quarter century as presenter of his BBC Radio 2 R&B show, as a thrilling singer and harmonica maestro, what Paul Jones doesn’t know about the Blues can be written on a pinhead. The same can be said about Europe’s leading bluesman, Dave Kelly. He’s played with legends such as James Burton and Buddy Guy. A live acoustic set by this dynamic duo is an occasion you’ll remember. Book early!

‘A spell-binding evening of intense country blues, passionately performed’ Fri 29 Jan 8pm £18 (£17) Blues

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For Young Peop le

Pint of Poetry starts this week, take a look at page 22. Plus, 2016 Poet Laureate Competition details

Open-Mic

Aged 12-25? You are invited to join us on Wed 3 Feb, 6 Apr and 1 Jun 6 - 7pm and perform with us to a live audience! If you’re a regular performer or if it’s your first time, from bands to poets, whatever kind of performer you are we have a slot for you.

MARVEL NIGHT LOOK!

AMPLIFIED PROJECTED

Join us for Amplified Collective’s Marvel Film night. We invite you to one of Marvel’s most popular films (revealed on the night) which will be screened alongside 3 short films, made by our competition winners. There will be FREE popcorn, beanbags and blankets. What more could you want! Doors open at 6.30pm, whether you want to come as a super hero, in your onesie or as you are, this is a great way to start the weekend! For more info on how to apply to our film competition, email dawn.richmond-gordon@litc.org.uk. Amplified Collective are Stamford Arts Centre’s young people’s organising group.

STAMFORD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Learn to felt using a mix of wool and other fibres to create unique pieces to take home. Classes are for people of all felting abilities with most aimed at complete beginners. 30 Jan 10am - 4pm Large Felted Forest Picture £45 27 Feb 2pm - 5pm Needle Felted Birds £25 26 Mar 10am - 4pm Wet Felted Art Scarves £45 30 Apr 2pm - 5pm Small Felted Garden Picture £25 Jan - Apr

ROUGE 28 THEATRE

‘It was a display of music’s sheer vitality and variety of colour. Palmer is a voice to listen out for.’ - Matthew Connolly, The Times (2004) Sat 30 Jan 8pm

£25 - £45 Workshop

KWAIDAN

In a stunning programme of string music, including some favourites from the classic FM Hall of Fame, SCO will be playing a beautiful arrangement of the much loved Schubert string quintet and the haunting Dowland “In this trembling shadow”. Musical director Ben Palmer will be conducting the work written especially for the orchestra.

Art Room (upstairs)

£12.50 (£10.50 (£5 children) Classical Music/Hire

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ACRYLIC OR OILS FOR BEGINNERS

Fri 5 Feb 7pm

WITH CATHERINE HEADLEY

Is your New Year Resolution for 2016 to learn to paint? Here is your chance to have a trial run with a small number of people with the same idea. Taking a simple still-life as a subject Catherine will show you step-by-step how to paint a picture. Equipment that you will need to purchase will be kept to a minimum, please collect a list when you enrol. Sun 31 Jan 10am - 4pm £35 Workshop

£12 (£10) £8.50 students/groups of 10+ 14 years+ Drama

New ticket prices for 2016

Join us for our regular comedy night! The producers of The Graham Norton Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme bring you an evening of the very best in stand up and sketch comedy. This month’s line up includes:

PATRICK MORRIS (COMEDY CENTRAL) ‘Reliably delivers a strong helping of inventive wit’ – The Guardian

AN AUDIENCE WITH TIM BROOKE-TAYLOR AND CHRIS SERLE

Presented in association with Clive Conway Productions An unforgettable evening in the company of one of the funniest and bestloved comedy performers of our time as he discusses his long career with the writer and broadcaster Chris Serle. Tim Brooke-Taylor delights as he tells hilarious stories from a lifetime in comedy. This is an evening of warmth and good-humour spiced with a few revealing anecdotes about many of the names Tim has appeared with including his fellow Goodies Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.

Rouge 28 fuse puppetry with different performance genres to produce original and intriguing visual theatre. Their work has been performed nationally and internationally and is a must for performing arts students and drama lovers alike.

Thu 4 Feb 7.30pm

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OH GOODY!

KWAIDAN is a cinematic and atmospheric theatre piece inspired by Japanese ghost stories and horror movies. It combines life-sized puppets, humanettes, acting and video projections. Kwaidan tells the story of Haru, a young woman who comes back to her abandoned family house after many years of absence. Strange events happen as the house seems to be inhabited by spirits and ghosts from the past. As the action unfolds, the memory of a terrible event resurfaces.

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Schools w orkshops available

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£4 on the door or £3 in advance and FREE popcorn with all tickets (while stock lasts) Film Night

Chris Serle

WITH EVE MARSHALL

Tim Brooke-Taylor

FELTING WORKSHOPS

Elgar Introduction and Allegro Dowland (arr. Ben Palmer) In this trembling shadow Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Schubert (arr. Ben Palmer) Symphony for Strings in C (after the Quintet Op. 163) world première Ben Palmer Conductor

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‘A truly enjoyable evening, packed with laughter, that passed all too quickly.’ - Kidderminster Shuttle Wed 10 Feb 7.30pm £18 (£16) Talk

LLOYD LANGFORD ‘One of the sharpest comedic minds on the circuit’ - The Guardian ‘Brilliant, charming, understated’ - Independent

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february JAMES LISNEY AND SARAH-BETH BRIGGS PIANO DUO LOST IN SPACE

SPACE THEMED CRAFTS AND FUN ACTIVITIES WITH LIZ PAIGE Fill the gallery with planets and satellites with Liz in this extra fun workshop that’s out of this world! Mon 15 Feb 10am - 12noon or 1pm - 3pm £7 per child 6 - 12 years Children’s Workshop

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BUILD AN ALIEN

A delicate dance-theatre performance for children and their adults, playfully exploring sound and silence. Two characters set out on a journey through a world filled with Boings, Whooshes, Tick-Tocks and Cacophony! Their journey is punctuated by silence, and as they are wrapped up in stillness, they learn to listen to that silence. The show is kindly funded by the Wellcome Trust and Arts Council England. 40 mins approx

Help us to celebrate the Arts Centre screening Star Wars: The Force Awakens by joining sculptor James Sutton to design and make your very own clay alien sculpture! Limited places

Sat 13 Feb 2.30pm £8 (£7) £28 3 years+ Family Theatre

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Wed 17 Feb 10am - 12noon or 1pm - 3pm £7 per child 6 - 12 years Children’s Workshop

THE REMARKABLE TALE OF OLIVER TWIST FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FAMILY OPEN DAY

Thu 18 Feb 2pm

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Sat 13 Feb 7.30pm

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RED EARTH THEATRE

Based on the book by Charles Dickens Everyone has heard of the small boy who dares to ask for more, but do you know the original story of Oliver Twist? Packed full of surprises for a modern audience, Red Earth’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s masterpiece recreates a colourful cast of larger than life characters on stage. Presented in the style of Victorian music hall, with speciality acts and variety entertainments, Red Earth’s production brings Oliver’s story vividly to life for children and grown-ups.

James and Sarah-Beth share a particular love of the classical repertoire and bring with them a programme focusing on the great works of Mozart and Schubert, including dances, marches, sets of variations, overtures, fantasies, divertissements and sonatas.

£16 (£15) £10 under 26s Classical Music

SPACE THEMED SCULPTURE! JAMES SUTTON

PEUT-ETRE THEATRE

James Lisney and Sarah-Beth Briggs make a welcome return to Stamford combining their skills in an exciting piano duo recital.

SPACE

Come and join us for our second family open day and take part in family friendly activities including drumming, singing, poetry and drama. Plus, take part in special space themed activities in the theatre and in the week’s arts and crafts space themed finale in the Gallery, celebrating the Arts Centre screenings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Remember to look-out out for your chance to be entered into our free prize-draw. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more information about the day’s activities. Most activities are free but some may incur a small charge.

Fri 19 Feb 11am - 3pm

THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS

PHILIPPA MASSEY

The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands. Their music spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs and original ballads and lullabies taken from the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. They have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant and humorous performances and outstanding recordings. They just get better and better!

From its earliest beginnings in 1727, Philippa examines how the different buildings which make up the Arts Centre complex - the Assembly Rooms, Stamford Theatre, No. 27 St Mary’s Street and the Supper Room - have been used over the years.

PUBLIC TALK WITH KADAM BRIDGET HEYES

‘...an especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new...’ - New York Times Wed 17 Feb 7.30pm £12 (£10) Folk

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

A HISTORY OF STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE

She explores how the Arts Centre came into being, and how it has evolved. Running time 1 hour approx

This event complements our regular classes on Thursday afternoons and Friday evenings.

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Thu 18 Feb 7.30pm £5 (£4.50) Talk

Mindfulness is the heart of meditation practice. By training in mindfulness we can manage our emotions, reduce stress and improve our inner good qualities. Senior teacher, Kadam Bridget Heyes teaches meditation worldwide and has over 25 years experience. This is the first time Kadam Bridget has taught in Stamford. As a mother of two, her teachings are exceptionally clear, practical and profoundly beneficial to modern day life. Everyone is welcome.

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A MAGICAL EVENING WITH CAFE MANOUCHE Performing once again at the Arts Centre, Café Manouche bring you another great magical night out. Formed by three brothers from Lincolnshire the quintet play fantastic improvised Gypsy Jazz and Swing that will get your toes tapping and hearts dancing taking you on a musical journey through time with a mix of hot jazz, swing, Parisian waltzes, cool be-bop and more!

AN EVENING WITH HAZEL O’CONNOR Clare Hirst Sax (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) Sarah Fisher Keyboards (Eurythmics) Expect a soulful introspective dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio giving a sumptuous night of some of the greatest songs of the 20th Century. This is a night delivered with passion and fire from this award-winning singer songwriter, joined here with Clare Hirst on sax and Sarah Fisher on keyboards, providing a superb blend of voices and musicianship live on stage. No support act.

‘They were absolutely fantastic, bringing the entire audience roaring to its feet.’ - Daily Telegraph Fri 4 Mar 8pm

IT SNOWS

STAMFORD SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE WRITTEN BY BRYONY LAVERY AND FRANTIC ASSEMBLY Imagine that magic moment when you forget all your problems and everyone puts their differences aside because... it snows! Classic story. Boy doesn’t meet girl. Girl doesn’t meet boy. There’s a weird girl living in the building opposite. It’s cold. It’s gloomy. The usual. Everyone you want to avoid is lurking around. The one person you want to see is busy. Then, one day, it snows. And everything changes. Members of SSYT Stamford Senior Youth Theatre will be performing It Snows, as part of The National Theatre Connections 500 a festival of new plays performed by young people at venues across the country. Wed 24 - Sat 27 Feb 7.30pm £8 (£6 students) Drama/Youth Theatre

£17 (£16) Alternative/Folk

After the home performances in Stamford, SSYT will be performing It Snows at the Royal and Derngate in Northampton on Sun 1 May as part of the NT Connections 500 Partner Theatre Season – look out for more information online.

SCHOOLS BOOKINGS!

We offer a Teacher’s Pack and a post show Talk Back session with members of the cast and creative team! Plus, workshops are available in your school – please contact Jo Dobbs (jo@stamfordartscentre.com) for more information, prices and bookings. SSYT is Stamford Arts Centre’s unique young people’s theatre company for 16 to 22 year olds who are committed to creating exciting original and inventive theatre. If you want to pursue a career in the dramatic arts then this is the group for you! Look out for extra info for auditions and shows on our website and Facebook, or contact mary.benzies@btinternet.com. R Theatre

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The quintet are Jonny Kerry (accordion), Matt Kerry and special guest (guitars), Christian Hamblin (double bass) and fantastic Natalia Douglas with her soulful vocals.

‘Cafe Manouche are a young and up and coming band, a must ‘see’ for their individual technical abilities’ ‘Cafe manouche encapsulate everything that hot jazz and manouche music stands for, sizzling vocals, rock solid rhythm, vibrant lead guitar and the sweet and tasteful accordion’ Fri 11 Mar 8pm £12 (£10) Blues/Folk/Hire

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GOOD THINGS

BY LIZ LOCHHEAD STAMFORD SHOESTRING THEATRE

A romantic comedy about finding love the second (or third or fourth) time, from ‘Scotland’s greatest living dramatist’ - Scotland On Sunday Divorced, redundant and with a significant birthday looming, Susan also has to cope with a father in his second childhood, a stroppy teenage daughter and an ex who, unfortunately, still has the power to wound. Set in the charity shop where Susan volunteers, over the space of one year, Good Things explores the rocky path to love later in life with poignancy, humour and wit. An amateur performance by our resident theatre company produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Tue 8 - Sat 12 Mar 7.45pm £10 (£8) Drama

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THE GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN BY BERTOLT BRECHT THEATRICAL NICHE LTD

Brutality and kindness collide in a spell-binding calamity of noise and colour

In a world bereft of goodness, is it possible for one truly good person to survive? Theatrical Niche return by great demand after the success of Lysistrata with this epic Brechtian tale to the regions, using their signature touches of ethereal puppetry, physical theatre and object Work. In Szechwan, the gods descend - but find that only sex worker Shen Teh will help them. In gratitude for her kindness, they shower her with riches, but as everyone around her takes all they can, how will she keep her head above water?

WONDERLAND Wonderland is a brand new project created by Ashley Wass and Matthew Trusler to raise money for the Lenny Trusler Children’s Foundation. The foundation was set up by Matthew and Maya Koch after the death of their baby son from a rare kidney disease in April 2007, and is dedicated to providing relief from suffering and illness in very sick babies and children. 2015 marked the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The book contains 12 chapters and a prefatory poem, and 13 composers were asked to write short pieces, each inspired by a different section of the tale. The pieces will be interspersed by our own Karen Burrows reading a script specially written by Louis de Bernières. Sat 12 Mar 7.30pm

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Can Shen Teh’s unbreakable belief in the goodness of others save her, or will that ultimately drag her under?

BIG BRUSH PAINTING IN ACRYLICS OR OILS

This new re-working of Brecht’s morality play asks a modern-day audience for answers to these enduring questions of society and status quo.

WITH CATHERINE HEADLEY

Be contemporary, be bold and challenge yourself! Experience the excitement of loading a large brush with paint and sweeping it across a canvas. Paint from still-life or go abstract-you will be given ideas on the latter. It is suggested that a minimum size brush is 5cm wide: please collect an equipment list on enrolment, which will include information on brushes and canvases. Sun 13 Mar 10am - 4pm £35 Workshop

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TRANSITIONS DANCE COMPANY: THE 2016 TRIPLE BILL

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE

With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden. There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love.

Transitions Dance Company is a leading student training company, a space for choreographic experimentation and a touring programme of dance rolled into one. It combines the best young dance performers of their generation with innovative choreographers working around the world to create surprising, inventive and accessible dance for everyone to enjoy.

Sun 13 Mar 2pm ENCORE

Tue 15 Mar 7.30pm

Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road, Macbeth at MIF) as Rosalind.

£14 (£12) £10 students/groups 10+ Satellite Screening

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ENJOY AFR BEER AND ICAN WINE, TROPIC DRINKS ON AL SOFT SALE!

KASAI MASAI Kasai Masai’s music reflects their journey from the rural to urban, performing music which has been passed on from generation to generation combined with their own contemporary style.

See the work of international choreographers Dog Kennel Hill Project, Theo Clinkard and Ederson Rodrigues Xavier in performances that are surreal, witty, playful, physical and powerfully emotional.

AS YOU LIKE IT

‘This was real ensemble playing, every cast member demonstrating great physicality as they moved, fought and danced through the production... a real joy to watch’ - Fringe Review on ‘Lysistrata’

Written in Swahili, Lingala and Kimongo, Kasai Masai’s lyrics portray the cultural diversity of Congo where more than four hundred languages are spoken. Kasai Masai’s original compositions have moved beyond traditional expectations of Congolese music with their galloping rhythms, strong melodies, passionate beats, swinging guitars, moving saxophone.

‘Kasai Masai successfully marry a respect for vintage grooves with an overwhelming urge to move the dance floor this is the sound of the old and new, of the countryside and the city, from deep in the heart of Africa...’ - Nige Tassell, Womad Festival Fri 18 Mar 7.30pm R

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EASTER HOLIDAYS

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THE BOY WHO BIT PICASSO

POP UP EASTER CRAFTS

UNTIED ARTISTS

WITH LIZ GARTON

3D Easter/Spring pictures, using some of the techniques used in pop-up cards. Have a go using paper, card, pens, crayons and a few bits and bobs like feathers and sequins to create and decorate a pop-up Easter bunny, chick or flowers. Then take home your freestanding artwork at the end of the session. (20 places max) Tue 29 Mar 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm £7 per child 7 - 12 years Children’s Workshop

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Untied Artists and Oxford Playhouse bring this wonderful children’s book to life in an interactive theatre show for everyone aged four and up. With storytelling, music and lots of chances to make your own art. Running time 70 mins approx. Limited places.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN STARBRIGHT ENTERTAINMENTS

Book and Lyrics by Julian Woolford Music by Richard John By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd

Tue 5 Apr 11am & 2pm £6 (£5) £20 family of four 4 years+ Family Theatre

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A beautiful blend of storytelling, drama, comedy and musical theatre, this really is the perfect way to make literature come alive for all the family!

WOODEN TOYS WORKSHOP An exciting opportunity to recreate an exciting toy that would have been played with by children in times gone by. A 3,500 year old ‘pull along horse’ from Ancient Egypt to the ‘Grand Old Duke of York’ push-pull toy from Victorian England. Around 18 different toys to choose from and then go on to use a tradition handdrill or pliers and a hammer along with glue and string to complete your very own toy to take home. Wed 30 Mar 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm £10 per child Family Workshop

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Running time: 1 hour 30 mins approx plus interval Fri 1 Apr 2.30pm £8 (£7) £28 Family of four Family Theatre

The courts and yards were tightly-packed housing, often tucked away down little alleys and behind the main streets of the town. They were generally built to provide dwellings for the working class and an income for their owners, but also for other reasons. Philippa takes a look at them and how they have changed. Running time 1 hour approx

E. Nesbit’s well-loved tale is brought to life in this new adaptation by Woolford and John. Roberta, Peter and Phyllis live in a comfortable house in London until their father is falsely accused of selling state secrets and is imprisoned. The children and their mother have no choice but to leave their home and move to a quiet little cottage next to a railway in Yorkshire.

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STOP MOTION ANIMATION WORKSHOP

SIR SCALLY WAG AND THE BATTLE OF STINKY BOTTOM

Make an animated film full of mermaids, monsters, dragons and princesses. Make characters using plasticine, card and lots of interesting materials and then work in small groups to make animated scenes using laptops, cameras and animation software. The end result will be a film that you can watch and download from the internet. (15 places max)

ENSEMBLE 360

When King Colin sets his sights on finding the famous Golden Sausage that will make him live forever, there’s only ONE person for the job: Sir Scallywag! But will the brave-and-bold six-year-old knight be mighty enough to defeat the filthy guard-trolls and win the stinkiest battle ever?

Wed 6 Apr 10am - 3.30pm

A rudely hilarious musical adventure based on the bestselling picture book by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul, packed with live music, vivid storytelling, projected illustrations and lots of audience participation.

MAGICAL MOVIE MAKING

£28 7 - 12 years Children’s Workshop

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ENSEMBLE 360

Philippa MASSEY TALKS MARTIN TAYLOR AND STAMFORD’S COURTS AND YARDS MARTIN SIMPSON

Tim Horton (piano), Benjamin Nabarro (violin), Matthew Hunt (clarinet), Gemma Rosefield (cello) and Naomi Atherton (horn).

Award winning Jazz guitarist Martin Taylor teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson. The pair will share the stage throughout the performance - adding to each other’s songs and instrumental pieces and taking them to new levels. Jeff Beck recommends Martin Taylor as ‘the best guitarist’ and Martin Simpson is one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world, his interpretations of songs are masterpieces of storytelling! Fri 8 Apr 7.30pm £16 (£14) Jazz

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Often lost in the shadow of his student Benjamin Britten, the works of Frank Bridge deserve to be heard more often. The Phantasie Trio in C minor is a beautiful example of Bridge’s Edwardian neoRomantic writing complete with soaring melodies, often lush harmonies, and moments of tenderness. The Beethoven Trio is part of the glorious early outpouring of works that established his reputation with the cultural elite of Vienna. Sat 9 Apr 7.30pm £16 (£15) £10 under 26s Classical Music

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APRIL

POETRY FESTIVAL FEATURED EVENTS VERSE 2016 Thu 21 – SUN 24 APR THE SHAKESPEARE DELUSION

New ticket prices for 2016

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WITH LELUNG RINPOCHE The 11th Lelung Rinpoche will continue with his series of talks and meditation at the Arts Centre. Rinpoche will introduce each session with a talk followed by a group meditation, with time for questions and discussion at the end.

MATT RICHARDSON (ITV2’s The Xtra Factor & Celebrity Juice) HARI SRISKANTHA (BBC Radio New Comedy Award Finalist 2014)

Rinpoche follows the teachings of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama and other eminent lamas. These sessions cover the theme of love, compassion and forgiveness for all living things, a theme which is important in these globally difficult times. Maximum 30 places Sun 10 Apr (Blue Room), 15 May (Blue Room), 19 Jun (Rehearsal Room-upstairs) 11am - 12.30pm £8 weekly or £22 for the three Workshop

THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF LIBRARIAN LIL

The producers of The Graham Norton Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme bring you an evening of the very best in stand up and sketch comedy. This month’s line up includes:

MEDITATION

ROBIN MORGAN (BBC Radio Wales – ‘The Greatest Welshman You’ve Never Head Of’) Fri 15 Apr 8pm

RHUBARB THEATRE COMPANY

2015 was a spectacular year for Stamford Town’s Brass Band becoming Butlins Champions in the 3rd section.

Librarian Lil has worked in the library for forty-five years. She is old, tired and bored with her life... but you can’t judge a book by its cover. For once the pages start to rustle, Lil is sucked into a whirlwind of words where tales of bravery become reality and every day sees a new adventure. Through books she is transported to other worlds, performing great feats of daring do and winning the hearts of princes and audiences alike. 1 hour with interval

The band also performed a Proms Concert at the Key in Peterborough and promoted four concerts in Stamford as well as leading four parades.

‘We do hope they come back soon.’ - lincolnshiremums.co.uk ‘My children were totally riveted throughout’

STAMFORD BRASS

This will be our opening concert of the 2016 season with exciting new music and new soloists, as well as some old favourites.

£12 (£10) £8 students and groups Comedy

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Sat 16 Apr 7.30pm £12 (£10) Concert/Hire

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POETRY FESTIVAL FEATURED EVENTS VERSE 2016 THU 21 – SUN 24 APR AN EVENING WITH SOPHIE HANNAH

POETS IN CONVERSATION:

A NIGHT WITH MARK GRIST AND HOLLIE MCNISH Mark Grist and Hollie McNish come together just for us as a double-bill!

Cambridge based Sophie Hannah is a bestselling author of crime fiction and two of her novels have been adapted for television. However, she is also a brilliant writer of funny, accessible poetry and tonight she will be reading from her New and Collected Poems, Marrying the Ugly Millionaire and will talk about her life as a poet and crime fiction writer.

Mark Grist is a poet; performer and teacher based in Peterborough and writes poems and live shows that tour all over the world. He has been described as “an internet sensation” by The Sun and an “un-likely heart throb” by The Guardian. Hollie is a London-based spoken word artist who has been making huge waves with her fresh take on the genre. She straddles the boundaries between literary, poetic and pop scenes and has won numerous slam poetry championships.

‘Sophie Hannah is among the best at comprehending, in rhyming verse, the indignity of having a body and the nobility of having a heart.’ - Guardian ‘Her range is astonishing: most readers will come away having been changed or delighted.’ - Daily Telegraph

Thu 21 Apr 7.30pm £9 (£8) Poetry/Talk

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Fri 22 Apr 7.30pm £9 (£8) Poetry/Talk

Book sign ings suppor ted by Walkers Bo okshops, St amford

BY MULTI-AWARD WINNING WRITER AND PERFORMER ROBERT CRIGHTON

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Sat 23 Apr 11.30am

£6 (£5) £20 family of four 5 years+ Family Theatre

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FREE WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO DROP IN SAT 23 APR

“Find Your Voice” with Cathy Mellor in our poetry corner. An introduction to poetry and develop your communication skills. Between 1 - 4pm, 6 - 12 years, Ante Room Stamford Poet Laureate, Rebecca Westwood and her PAT Dog, Grace, encourages young children to start to play with words. Between 2-4pm, children 5 years and under accompanied by an adult. Blue Room

PERFORMANCE SKILLS WORKSHOP with Darren Rawnsley

Work on your performing skills with local teacher and poet Darren Rawnsley. Sat 23 Apr 2 - 4pm £3 12 years+

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Take a fresh look at Stamford through the eyes of the poets who live here. Take in some of the sights to be featured in the forthcoming Stamford Book of Poetry (2016). Followed by afternoon tea! Sun 24 Apr Meet at 1.45pm in the Ante Room. Walk £5 including tea and cake.

WRITING WORKSHOP

h anniversary Marking 400t are’s death pe es of Shak

Professor Ashborn invites you to share in his latest discoveries and lead you through the terrible secrets behind the man people call Shakespeare. Did he really write the plays? Was he really bald? Did he like cheese? Using recently uncovered documentation Professor Ashborn can finally tell the true and completely true, truly true, utterly true, true story of the Shakespeare delusion! “Fabulous production... Just recovering from high octane performance of @ Robert Crighton The Shakespeare Delusion #immense... I SO knew where The Shakespeare Delusion was going - & I was SO wrong!!! Chekhov meets Berkoff as performed by Stephen Fry.” Sat 23 Apr 7.30pm £9 (£8) Dark Comedy

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A truly memorable evening with the academic and actor Peter Sutton in his new one-man show. Peter presents his new translation of one of the Middle Ages’ most famous poems and greatest works of English literature, William Langland’s Piers Plowman-a humorous commentary on corruption and greed.

Put pen to paper and weave wonderful words together with Pint of Poetry regulars and a special guest poet. Discover your inner poet for the first time, or exchange inspiration and develop your established poetic imagination even further. Sun 24 Apr 4 - 5.30pm Burley Room (upstairs), £3.

Reading selected passages, interspersed with period music, Peter plays over 50 parts himself. The evening completes with an introduction into Langland’s life, literary style and historical background with an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Buy a ticket for the Poetry Walk and the Writing SPECIA Workshop OFFER L together for only £6.50!

‘Genuinely entertaining, an insight into medieval England’ - Chris Jaeger, Swan Theatre Sun 24 Apr 7.30pm £9 (£8) Poetry/Talk

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APRIL At The Mountains of Madness

MAY s for workshop Masterclass yrs available + students 16

ICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE

Icarus Theatre Collective brings you a world premiere, the first theatre adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s chilling masterpiece “At The Mountains of Madness.” William Dyer is brought vividly to life, trapped and tormented by visions of what he saw – and what he could not possibly have seen – in those ancient, Antarctic mountains of madness.

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POTTERY WEEKEND

For nearly a century, this cornerstone of weird fiction has thrilled readers with its tale of a disastrous expedition to Antarctica, and the awful implications of what was discovered.

For the sixth year running Potters of the Stamford area will be showing their wares beneath the sparkling chandeliers of the Arts Centre Ballroom.

RSC actor and RADA faculty Tim Hardy rejoins the collective for his 50th year working in the industry as the leader of the ill-fated expedition, offering theatre audiences a masterclass in acting.

Enjoy a ceramic experience of pots galore, ceramic themed films with live musical accompaniment and a ‘potluck’ charity tombola.

To book schools workshops, please call 0207 998 1562 or e-mail Icarus’ education team at edu@icarustheatre.co.uk www.icarustheatre.org Wed 27 Apr 7.30pm

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Elgar Barber Finzi Various Mozart

Serenade for Strings in E minor, Op. 20 Adagio for Strings in B flat minor Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a Bach arrangements Clarinet Concerto in A, K 622

Conductor and soloist Michael Collins

BLUES! 100 years of blues. 90 minutes to play it. A musical history through the blues featuring awardwinning rhythm and blues band The Blueswater. www.theblueswater.com/blues (ThreeWeeks) (Broadway Baby) PG - 90 minutes R Ballroom

INVINCIBLE

£6 Talk

Sat 7 May 7.30pm £22 (£20) £10 under 26s Classical

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ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY BY TORBEN BETTS

STAMFORD CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Meditation makes our mind peaceful, free from worries and mental discomfort. With a calm mind we develop a fresh approach to stress and difficulties; essential skills for life.

Fri 6 May 7pm - 8pm

Sun 1 May & Mon 2 May 11am - 5pm FREE ENTRY

£12 (£10) £8.50 School Groups/Students 12 years+ Drama

Fri 29 Apr 8pm

WITH BUDDHIST NUN GEN NYINGPO

CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA

www.meditateinpeterborough.org.uk

Running time: 70 mins approx plus interval

£14 (£12) Blues/Concert

Meditations For A Stress Free Life

Haydn Haydn Beethoven

Symphony No. 97 in C Trumpet Concerto in E flat Symphony No. 2 in D

Ben Palmer Haydn Haydn Beethoven

Conductor Symphony No. 97 in C Trumpet Concerto in E flat Symphony No. 2 in D

Produced by The Original Theatre Company and The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds. Directed by Christopher Harper. 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. 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. 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.

In his quest to fulfil a lifetime ambition to conduct all the Haydn symphonies, Musical Director Ben Palmer brings his passion for this composer to both Symphony No. 97 and the Trumpet Concerto. The Concerto was written to demonstrate the chromatic possibilities of the new keyed bugle, the precursor to the modern trumpet. Under Palmer’s baton, it promises to be a fresh and exciting performance of this much loved work. Sat 30 Apr 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) £5 under 18s Classical/Hire

Meet Torben Betts, Invincible’s Stamford born playwright and screenwriter, after Saturday’s performance. 2hours 15mins approx inc interval

‘Not much theatre makes me laugh out loud continually but Invincible, a spiky new comedy of culture clash and embarrassment from Torben Betts, is a rare and cherishable example.’ Evening Standard UR

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Stamford Shakespeare Company Tickets are now on sale for Stamford Shakespeare Company’s 2016 season of plays, now in its 40th year at Rutland Open Air Theatre, Tolethorpe Hall and in partnership with Stamford Arts Centre Box Office. With three more spectacular shows lined-up this year, a visit is a must!

POET PINT OF POETRY High Stakes LAUREATE Held every last Wednesday of the A Spooken at 8pm in the Cellar Bar COMPETITION month Word Show at Stamford Arts Centre. Come

We are once again searching for the next Stamford Poet Laureate. If you would like to be considered for this role please submit your poems by 31 March.

along, bring a poem of your own or someone else’s to perform, or simply sit back, have a drink and listen. There’s always a great friendly atmosphere! FREE entry-bring a friend! Wed 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 30 Mar, 27 Apr 8pm Cellar Bar (downstairs)

The role will require you to be available to write to order and perform for a small number of town civic events throughout the year. The workload is never huge and often great fun. Send your poem to Discuss and share your work with Karen.b@stamfordartscentre.com. Full entry other poets. Come along to our details on our website: www.stamfordartscentre.com friendly Writing Forum! Mon 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 14 Mar, Final to be held in Cellar Bar on 11 Apr, 9 May 6.30pm - 8.30pm April 20th at 8pm. Burley Room (upstairs) Free Entry

WRITING FORUM

PRODUCED BY MARK GRIST AN EDINBURGH PREVIEW SHOW

RUNNING FROM TUE 7 JUNE - SAT 27 AUGUST

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS - THE TEMPEST - MACBETH

DON’T M ISS!

Plastic Fangs! Forbidden Cults! Spot Prizes! Dark Gods! Seduced at a young age by late-night horror films poet Cardinal Cox is commissioned by The Dracula Society to become its Poet-in-Residence. Armed only with a bulb of garlic, a notebook and a leaky biro he journeys into backstreet literary societies who celebrate unfashionable genres and forgotten authors. Tue 19 Apr 8pm Cellar Bar FREE entry (donations accepted on the night)

Darren Rawnsley IN AID OF MACMILLAN NURSES

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Written by Jim Cartwright Performed by Ink Theatre 28, 29, 30 Apr 7.30pm, Cellar Bar Tickets available on the door

Performance Times Evening performance - 7.45pm start Matinée performance - 1.30pm start Seat Prices £13.00 (Monday//Thursday), £15.00 (Friday), £18.00 (Saturday) £10.00 (Preview Nights - 7 & 8 June, 14 & 15 June and 5 & 6 July). Matinée - Adult £13.00, Child £7.50

Gala Night Saturday 6th August 7.45pm £25.00 per ticket (no concessions/season tickets)

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Book for all three plays AT THE SAME TIME and get £2.00 off each ticket. (Monday to Friday only) Season tickets are not available online, to claim this discount please call the box office 01780 763203 Why not make a meal out of it!? Enjoy a pre-performance buffet meal in the charming dining rooms of historic Tolethorpe Hall for £22.75 Ask about the Gala Night’s special menu! Ring 01572 813303 10am - 4pm Mon - Fri

Meres THE BIG SHOW AT THE MERES

The Rotary Club of Grantham presents a concert in aid of the Rotary Foundation and the Rotary anti child slavery project. Sat 16 Jan, £16.50 (£15)

MAD ABOUT THE MUSICALS – GARETH GATES & MICHAEL COURTNEY

AN EVENING WITH LULU

BRENDAN COLE: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Sat 12 Mar 7.30pm £35

Fri 18 Mar 8pm £34 (£32) £30 groups of 6+

Meres Leisure Centre Grantham

£1 booking fee per ticket

Fri 17 Jun, £24 (£22.50)

For full booking info see www.stamfordartscentre.com or ring the box office on 01780 763203 All events take place at The Meres Leisure Centre, Grantham and incur a £1 booking fee

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What’s on for young people

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POET LAUREATE

The current 2015/16 Stamford Poet Laureate is Rebecca Westwood, having won the Poet Laureate Competition earlier in the year. Rebecca lives locally in the village of Greatford with her husband, four dogs and a cat. She is also a qualified veterinary nurse and enjoys visiting local schools, nurseries and rest homes with her Therapy Dog, Grace.

AMPLIFIED SESSIONS

The Acoustic Cafe is now called AMPLIFIED. Do you have an interest in music, singing or poetry? Do you enjoy performing or organising? If you’re aged between 12 and 25 you can come along to these open-mic sessions on the dates from 6pm. Bring your instrument or backing music (if you’ve got any), your friends and your family along with you. The Amplified sessions are supported by Lincolnshire One Venues Young People’s Programme/Paul Hamlyn Foundation. For more info contact dawn.richmond-gordon@litc.org.uk Wed 3 Feb, 6 Apr and 1 Jun 6 - 7pm Free

Gallery/Ante Room

JOIN AMPLIFIED COLLECTIVE

Love music, poetry or other performance? Want to practice for an audience? Need to volunteer for DofE? Want to be with people like YOU?

Rebecca will be taking part in numerous civic events throughout the coming months. If you would like to know more info about the Poet Laureate or you would like to discuss organising a performance or workshop with Rebecca, please contact Gareth Whitley, gareth@stamfordartscentre.com.

Schools/Colleges Workshops Discover the technical and creative processes behind our live shows by taking part in a workshop. Look out for the opportunities listed throughout the brochure. For more information, bookings or to discuss other educational experiences please contact Jo Dobbs (jo@stamfordartscentre.com).

The Collective are a group of like-minded young people who are passionate about the arts, who enjoy sharing ideas and who want to develop their creative skills. Supported by Lincolnshire One Venues Young People’s Project (LOV YPP), you could be involved in planning live music events, theatre and other arts events. You could even have the opportunity to experience the Edinburgh Festival and other venues locally and nationwide. Monday evenings from 18 Jan, 5 - 6.15pm

STAMFORD YOUTH CHOIR

If you’re at least 11 years old, we want you to join the growing Stamford Youth Choir! Term starts on Thu 14 Jan, 6pm - 7pm and it only costs £3 per person, so grab a friend too. You’ll enjoy meeting other young people like you and explore a range of choral music including musical theatre, gospel, classic pop songs, and world music. The choir will run every Thursday evening in the ballroom and is lead by popular local music teacher, Fergus Black. It’s easy to start, just bring whatever experience you have. Thu 14 Jan - Thu 24 Mar (no choir 18 Feb) 6pm - 7pm £3 each

BOX OFFICE 01780 763203

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REGULAR ADULT WORKSHOPS

REGULAR ADULT WORKSHOPS HEARTSTITCH TOGETHER

BRING A FAMILY MEMBER AND ENJOY SOME CREATIVE TIME TOGETHER In partnership with Live and Learn CIC. Suitable for children aged 9 - 15 years

HANDMADE CARDS Sat 23 Jan 2 - 4pm

Make and take some lovely homemade cards. A fun way to spend some time together and to explore simple sewing and craft techniques.

CONTEMPORARY DRAWING AND PAINTING WITH CATHERINE HEADLEY

MONDAY ART CLASS WITH HEATHER HARRISON

Get inspired! Friendly afternoon drop-in sessions for both beginners and improvers with qualified art teacher, Heather, who will help you develop your drawing and painting skills. Term starts with observation drawing pencil, charcoal or pastels and each week there is a still life or floral theme to work from. There is a range of resources available on the work of both modern and traditional artists. Focusing mainly on painting in acrylics, we welcome anyone wanting to work in watercolour or oils. To begin with you will need to bring an A3 sketchpad, a putty rubber and a range of pencils from 2B to 6B.

TAKEN FROM LIFE WITH MIKE ALABASTER

Based around observational drawing and painting with a particular emphasis on portraiture and the human figure. There will also be occasional still life sessions to support the development of skills in estimating correct proportions, rendering tone, colour and texture and in arranging a pleasing composition. Tue 5 Jan - Tue 8 Mar (no half-term break) full term of 10 weeks 7.30pm - 10pm £50 for 5 weeks, £11 weekly

Mon 11 Jan - Mon 21 Mar (no class 15 Feb) 1.15pm - 3.45pm

Catherine encourages students to transform or interpret rather than merely record and imitate. The intention is to stimulate insight and inventiveness; to combine imagination with observation and memory and assist the student in finding his/her personal voice. Students will acquire knowledge of painters in the contemporary art scene and of the recent past. All abilities welcome, just bring an open mind. The first two weeks will focus on drawing, followed by painting in oil or acrylics and mixed media. If you need to buy painting materials, please wait until the first session when Catherine can advise you. Bring an Edding 1200 (for thicker line) watersoluble pen, A3 sketchbook of cartridge, weight 180, 200 or 22gsm and support for sketchbook ie thin piece of mdf approx 43 x 32 cm.

£124 (£110) for 10 weeks

WITH JONTY MEYER

Students of all abilities are welcome in these relaxed and friendly Art Sessions. Develop your ideas on themes such as landscapes, portraits, graphic illustration & still life. Learn new skills, such as colour mixing and the way perspective works. David provides a wide range of visual stimuli to get you started, and demonstrates to the group, how to use unfamiliar art media - or one-to-one tuition, as needed. Our aim is to produce original art works, the best of which can be shown at our annual exhibition. Wed 13 Jan - 23 Mar (no class 17 Feb) half-term of 5 weeks 10am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 4pm £42.50 (£40) per half-term or £9 (£8.50) weekly

LIFE DRAWING

EASTER DECORATIONS Sat 19 Mar 2 - 4pm

WITH JOANNA CRAWFORD Take this opportunity to be guided in drawing the nude figure. Experienced artists and beginners are equally welcome to this challenging and rewarding class. Thu 14 Jan - Thu 24 Mar (no class 18 Feb) half- term of 5 weeks 10am - 12.30pm £50 per half term or £11 weekly

Easter twigs are so popular. Come along and create your own using a variety of craft materials and techniques, including the popular washi tape. Jan - Mar £12 for pair of participants LIMTED PLACES 9 - 15 years

Art Room (upstairs)

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Join in on a Wednesday evening for Friday morning. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, sculptor and artist Jonty Meyer will teach you skills to advance your artistry. Students will learn to create a sculpture in clay working from a model. Beginning with building the armature, Jonty teaches you to recognise the basic forms, planes, symmetry and proportions. Once completed, your sculpture will be prepared for firing in the kiln for you to pick-up on a later date. WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 7.30pm - 10pm: First half-term of 6 weeks: Wed 6 Jan - Wed 10 Feb (no class 17 Feb) £66 or £13 weekly Then, second half term of 5 weeks: Wed 24 Feb - Wed 23 Mar £55 or £13 weekly FRIDAY SESSIONS 10am - 12.30pm: First half-term of 6 weeks: Fri 8 Jan - 12 Feb (no class Fri 19 Feb) £66 or £13 weekly Then, second half term of 5 weeks: Fri 26 Feb – Fri 25 Mar £55 or £13 weekly

HEARTSTITCH WORKSHOPS In partnership with Live and Learn CIC and funded by Lincolnshire County Council’s adult learning programme. For adults aged 19 and over.

SCULPTURE CLASS

WITH DAVID RUSHTON

It’s not all about fabric triangles. This session explores other techniques working with colourful papers, different shapes and hand stitching.

Tue 19 Jan - Tue 22 Mar (no half-term break) 9.30am - 12.30pm

£9 (£8.50) weekly

PAINTING AND DRAWING

BEAUTIFUL BUNTING Sat 20 Feb 2 - 4pm

PATCHWORK HEXAGONS Sat 16 Jan 9.30am - 12.30pm

It used to take a lifetime to make a bedspread but a more contemporary approach means you can make all sorts of things with just a few patchwork hexagons.

KILT PIN BROOCHES Sat 23 Jan 9.30am - 12.30pm

Great fun, very easy and very stylish. I will provide the fabrics etc. but do bring two kilt pins with you.

WOVEN CHORDS WITH ABI MOORE

A 70 member strong mixed voice community choir that sings unaccompanied harmony songs from around the world. All songs are taught by ear in an informal and friendly setting. No auditions, no need to read music, no previous experience necessary-if you can speak then you can sing! Presently open to new members. Thu 7 Jan - Thu 24 Mar 7.30pm - 9.30pm £60 (£55) 12 weeks

BOX OFFICE 01780 763203

iPads for Beginners

For adults aged 19 and over

Wed 13, 20 and 27 January 2 - 4pm This 3-session course introduces you to the Apple iPad. Get to grips with the world’s most popular tablet. (iPads provided for the sessions).

FELTED WOOL Sat 20 Feb 9.30am - 12.30pm

Have you ever shrunk a wool jumper in the washing machine? Don’t throw it away (bring it with you). The simplest of sewing techniques can make a variety of lovely vintage-style accessories.

MORE iPads

EASTER DECORATIONS Sat 19 Mar 9.30am - 12.30pm

This 3-session course is designed to allow learners who have completed iPads for Beginners to build on their knowledge and develop further tablet skills. (iPads provided for the sessions).

In partnership with Live and Learn CIC and funded by Lincolnshire County Council’s adult learning programme. Suitable for complete beginners or those with some experience.

These workshops are in partnership with and funded by Lincolnshire County Council’s GROW adult learning programme Live and Learn CIC has launched a new IT skills offering.

We will explore a variety of craft materials and techniques (including the popular washi tape... please bring a roll) to create a variety of decorations for an Easter twig.

Jan - Mar FREE LIMITED PLACES 19 years +

Art Room (upstairs)

Wed 9, 16, 23 March 2 - 4pm

Jan - Mar FREE LIMITED PLACES

Burley Room (upstairs)

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OTHER REGULAR EVENTS

LOCAL EVENTS

DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN WITH ANN GIBBONS DANCE

TUMBLE TOTS Monday mornings Jody Vaughan 07788 182181

PZAZZ DANCE ACADEMY Saturdays, Mondays and Tuesdays Charlotte Rowell 01778 342029

TUESDAYS Dancing is a great way to relax, exercise and have fun!

DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASS Thursdays 1 - 2pm and Friday 7 - 8.15pm www.meditateinpeterborough.org.uk

STAMFORD COUNTRY MARKET Every other Friday morning, 9.30am – 12.30pm

If you love the idea of twirling with confidence, spending time doing something together, learning a new life skill,or looking forward to that special event (or even cruise) then ballroom dancing is just for you!

NICKY HAYES YOGA Tuesday mornings 07739 589810

Whether you’re looking to brush up your Quickstep, unleash your Foxtrot or an absolute beginner, there’s a class for everyone.

WELLAND VALLEY ARTS SOCIETY Alan Lyne 01780 481377

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH St Mary’s Church, Stamford A concert celebrating mainly the work of J S Bach and some of his contemporaries. Cantatas, solos and organ music with St Peter’s singers: Jeremy Jepson, director and counter-tenor plus Nigel Stark, organ. 20 Feb 7.30pm £12.50

RYHALLITE FITNESS Thursday mornings Sarah Markwell-Cook 07904 190049 OVER 60S EXTEND EXERCISE CLASS Thursday afternoons Mandy Glen 01780 470221 07949 736505

MALCOLM SARGENT CONCERT 2016 “PETITE MESSESOLENELLE” ROSSINI Peterborough Cathedral Sat 5 Mar 7.30pm 2hrs approx The choirs of Stamford Choral and the Stamford Endowed Schools come together for the triennial Malcom Sargent Concert. This year’s performance will be Rossini’s Petite messesolennelle, with Giles Turner leading the orchestra and a combined choir of over 170 singers.

BEGINNERS 7.00pm to 7.45pm £24.00 per person, per week 4 week course IMPROVERS 7.45pm to 8.45pm £28.00 per person, per week 4 week course Joint practice session 8.30pm to 8.45pm ADVANCED 8.30pm to 9.30pm £28.00 per person, per week 4 week course Enrolment with Ann Gibbons; fees are payable at the beginning of each 4 week period. Classes start Tuesday, 12th January 2016 Summer Dance Saturday, 25th June 2016 Stamford Arts Centre

STAMFORD GHOST WALKS WITH MARTIN TEMPEST Join us for a late night Ghost Walk. Lead by professional actor Martin Tempest, but be warned, there are other ghoulish characters waiting to pounce and make you jump on what will be a fun yet informative walk. Fri 15 Jan 7.30pm, 11 Mar 7.30pm, 15 Apr 8pm, 13 May 8.30pm £5

STAMFORD SHOESTRING THEATRE Shoestring is the resident amateur repertory company, performing throughout the year in the theatre. Their repertoire ranges from contemporary or classical, comedy to tragedy. Newcomers are always welcome for both onstage and behind the scenes roles. Weekly rehearsal nights are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Petite messesolennelle was described by the composer as “the last of my péchés de vieillesse” (sins of old age). However, this glorious and fun-filled mass by the greatest writer of comic operas is neither short nor solemn! www.stamfordchoral.co.uk NAVE: £15 (£14) SIDE AISLE: £8 (£7) £5 children

PIERS ADAMS RECORDERS WITH DAVID WRIGHT “WILD MEN OF THE SEICENTO” St Martin’s Church, Stamford Piers Adams: Recorders David Wright: Harpsichord Both are members of the memorable early music group “Red Priest” Programme: “Wild Men of the Seicento” Sat 12 Mar 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (£10), students £3, under 18s free STAMFORD TOWN WALKS WITH JILL COLLINGE Mon 28 Mar and Mon 30 May 11am Discover why Stamford is recognised as one of the finest stone towns in Britain with Jill Collinge, the Stamford Town Blue Badge Guide. Walks start from Stamford Arts Centre. £5 “COME AND SING” Trinity Methodist Church, Barn Hill, Stamford “COME & SING FAURE’S REQUIEM” Conductor: Paul White Organ: David Lovell Brown Sat 16 Apr 2pm Tickets: Singers £10, Students £5, Audience £5, Under 18s free CECILIAN SINGERS St Martin’s Church, Stamford Conductor: Jeremy Jackman Wide-ranging programme to include music by Schumann, Bob Chilcott (“Fragments from his Dish”) and Cole Porter. Sat 7 May 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (£10), students £3, under 18s free THURSDAYS AT 8 James Newby: Tenor Panaretos Kyriazidis: Piano Programme: Schubert’s song cycle “Die Schone Mullerin” Thu 2 Jun at 8pm Tickets: £12 (£10), students £3, under 18s free

Please contact Heather Butterworth on 01476 862124 or visit www.stamfordshoestring.com

BOX OFFICE 01780 763203

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SUPPORT US!

There are many ways that you can show your support for your local arts centre.

Become an Artscene member

BECOME A FRIEND OF SSYT

Stamford Senior Youth Theatre is a unique theatre company open to 15 - 24 year olds who are committed to creating exciting, original and innovative theatre. Become a Friend for just £45 a year.

You will receive discounts and priority booking for the majority of arts events and films (please note that sometimes discounts are unavailable). Membership costs £19 per year for one person and £24 for two people.

To find out more about any of the above opportunities, contact our Audience Development Officer, Gareth Whitley. Call 01780 480846 or email gareth@ stamfordartscentre.com

Sponsor

HIRE THE VENUE

There are sponsorship opportunities available for our various programmes as well as Stamford Senior Youth Theatre and the Music in Quiet Places. There are many ways your organisation can benefit from sponsoring Stamford Arts Centre and we will work with you to tailor your package.

Advertise

Advertise in our live events brochure at competitive prices, your advert will be seen by over 18,000 people.

Whatever you are planning, you can hold your event, meeting, class or reception at Stamford Arts Centre. From the magnificent ballroom to the light art room or a meeting room we have a variety of rooms to suit. Visit our website or contact House Manager, Emma Oglesbee, call 01780 480846 or email emma@stamfordartscentre.com

WE CAN SELL YOUR TICKETS!

If you are organising an event in the local area then we can sell your tickets. Contact Gareth Whitley for more information.

ACCESS

The ballroom, gallery, box office and coffee shop are all on the ground floor and easily accessible. The Art Room, Rehearsal, Burley and Exeter Rooms are on the first floor. There is a platform lift to the theatre with two spaces for wheelchairs. Please let the box office know in advance if you wish to reserve a wheelchair space and if you require an adjoining seat for a companion. The theatre has an induction loop; hearing aids should be switched to the T position. Toilet facilities are available close to both the theatre and the Ballroom and we have baby changing facilities. If you need further information or assistance, please talk to the Box Office staff prior to your visit who will be glad to help.

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PARKING

Parking is available at Wharf Road, Cattle Market, Bath Row and St Leonard’s Street car parks. All are free on Sundays and after 6pm. There is parking for disabled badge holders close to the Arts Centre in St Mary’s Street and St George’s Square.

COFFEE SHOP

Relax in our friendly foyer coffee shop or in the historical ante-room by the Gallery where a variety of hot and cold snacks and drinks are available. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 8pm and during some intervals. There is free Wi-Fi access too!

SWEET KIOSK

Stock-up at the sweet kiosk in the theatre foyer for all shows and films where we have a huge selection of snacks, hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Open before all performances and during intervals.

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE AND GIFT SHOP

Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm. Find out where to stay, eat and visit in town. Our knowledgeable staff are happy to help. Visit www.southwestlincs.com, call us on 01780 755611 or email stamtic@southkesteven.gov.uk

TICKETS

You can collect your prepaid tickets from the Box Office at any time leading up to the performance, or we can post them to you for a charge of 99p. Tickets bought online are subject to a £1 transaction fee (not per ticket).

RESERVATIONS

Tickets for live events (not cinema), may also be provisionally reserved over the phone. Payment must be made within three working days or half an hour before the performance, whichever is sooner. Failure to do so may result in the tickets being released for resale.

DISCOUNTS

Discounts (priced in brackets) vary from show to show. Generally they are available to Artscene members, children and students, unwaged, over 60s, disabled patrons and their companion. Occasionally, discounts are unavailable for certain events organised by outside organisations, for which we are the ticket agent.

GROUP BOOKINGS

GIFT VOUCHERS

You can buy a gift voucher for any amount you require from the Box Office.

CHILDREN

We have baby changing facilities on the ground floor. We recommend that you do not leave the building if you have children 8 years or under in a workshop. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult in the Theatre/Ballroom.

REFUNDS

We regret that we are unable to give cash refunds. If an event is sold out, we will try to resell unwanted tickets. An administration fee of £1 per transaction is charged for this service, if your tickets are sold on. We will credit your account for you to use against a future purchase. The management reserves the right to change the programme if necessary without notice.

CELLAR BAR

The Cellar Bar is open every evening with a large selection of wines, real ale and regular live music. Attending a live performance? Why not beat the rush at the interval and pre-order your drinks?

Please contact the Box Office if you are planning to bring a large group of 10 or more to a show.

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FIND US

Parking is available at Wharf Road, Cattle Market, Bath Row and St Leonard’s Street car parks. All are free after 6pm. There is parking for disabled badge holders close to the Arts Centre in St Mary’s Street and St George’s Square.

BOX OFFICE 01780 763203