January - April 2019 Live Guide

JANUARY APRIL 2019 LIVE EVENTS LIVE SCREENINGS FILM CAFÉ BAR EXHIBITIONS EDUCATION BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION

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WELCOME THE GOAL

Welcome to the January to April season and to what promises to be a very exciting time in The Courtyard’s 20th Anniversary year, which is proving to be one of The Courtyard’s busiest and most successful seasons.

The Courtyard team were extremely proud to present the critically acclaimed production of The Goal in October 2018. This was The Courtyard’s first ever professional Main House production of a new work, in partnership with Hereford Football Club.

It’s not too late to book tickets for our Christmas productions, whether it be our magical pantomime, Peter Pan, our studio Children’s Christmas show, Snow White or our Christmas Heineken Comedy Clubs to watch some top class comedy at The Courtyard.

The Courtyard has so much to offer and there is something for everyone, not just on stage but throughout the community of Herefordshire and through our education, outreach and participatory work. I do hope that you will join me and the rest of The Courtyard team for all the fantastic shows, films, live screenings, workshops or community outreach projects, and if you are able, please support our I HEART CY 20 Appeal to raise £70,000, see page 33.

Sit back, relax and enjoy everything that The Courtyard has to offer.

Ian Archer Chief Executive & Artistic Director

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CAFÉ BAR EVENTS

CAFÉ BAR

SATURDAY CAFÉ

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Come to The Courtyard’s Café Bar and listen to some top local talent thanks to The Music Pool – most Saturdays 12pm – 2pm.

First Tuesday of the month at 8pm. A great opportunity for emerging local talent of all ages.

For dates and acts look online at courtyard.org.uk

Did you know that The Courtyard has been awarded Best Conference Venue for the second year running at The Visit Herefordshire Awards?

We are very proud to work with local businesses and organisations to host events from a corporate breakfast meeting to a working business lunch. foh@courtyard.org.uk 01432 346530 Courtyard Cups are now available to buy for *50p each which will mean that you can take drinks into the theatre. Ask at the Café Bar for more information. *50p when purchasing a drink, £1 without.

To find out more or to book your table call 01432 346525 or email catering@courtyard.org.uk You can see our latest menus online at courtyard.org.uk/cafe-bar

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LIVE SCREENINGS

THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III

TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 7pm

THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III (12A) Supported by

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER 7pm

ANTONY & CLEOPATRA ENCORE (12A)

ADRIANA LECOUVREUR

SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY 5.55pm

THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER 5.55pm

SATURDAY 2 MARCH 5.55pm

SATURDAY 12 JANUARY 5.55pm

SATURDAY 30 MARCH 5pm

ADRIANA LECOUVREUR

THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD II

I'M NOT RUNNING (12A)

TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 5.55pm

LA TRAVIATA (ENCORE)

TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 7pm

THURSDAY 31 JANUARY 7pm TICKETS £14

MARNIE

MARNIE (ENCORE)

I’M NOT RUNNING

CARMEN

DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES

SATURDAY 11 MAY 5pm

DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES

LA FILLE DU REGIMENT DIE WALKURE

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THE NUTCRACKER

THE QUEEN OF SPADES

LA TRAVIATA

DON QUIXOTE

FAUST

CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON

MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER 7.15pm

WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY 6.45pm

TUESDAY 30 APRIL 6.45pm

MONDAY 3, WEDNESDAY 12 & WEDNESDAY 26 DECEMBER 7.15pm

TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY 7.15pm

THURSDAY 16 MAY 7.15pm

LA BAYADERE (ENCORE) THE NUTCRACKER

TUESDAY 22 JANUARY 6.45pm

LA TRAVIATA

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TUESDAY 2 APRIL 6.15pm

THE QUEEN OF SPADES

LA FORZA DEL DESTINO

FAUST

CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON TRIPLE BILL TUESDAY 11 JUNE 7.15pm

ROMEO & JULIET

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YOUNG PICASSO

TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 7.45pm

YOUNG PICASSO

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REMBRANDT

REMBRANDT

TUESDAY 4 JUNE 7.45pm

VAN GOGH & JAPAN

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Saturday 8 - Monday 31 December 2018 Saturday 8 - Monday 31 December Saturday 2018 8 - Monday 31 December 2018 Tickets: £9 Concessions: £8 *Courtyard Saturdays: Tickets: £9Family Concessions: £8 £7.50 Tickets: £9 Concessions: £8 Free pre-activity from 10.30am *Courtyard Family Saturdays: £7.50 *Courtyard Family Saturdays: £7.50 FreeFree pre-activity fromfrom 10.30am pre-activity 10.30am

PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES Saturday 8 11am* 2.30pm Monday 10 9.30am 1.30pm Saturday 8 Saturday 8 11am* 11am* 2.30pm 2.30pm Tuesday 11 9.30am 1.30pm Monday 10 Monday 10 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Wednesday 12 9.30am 1.30pm Tuesday 11 Tuesday 11 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Thursday 13 9.30am 1.30pm Wednesday 12 9.30am Wednesday 12 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Friday 14 9.30am 1.30pm Thursday 13 Thursday 13 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Saturday 15 11am* 2.30pm FridayFriday 14 9.30am 14 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Monday 17 9.30am 1.30pm Saturday 15 Saturday 15 11am* 11am* 2.30pm 2.30pm Tuesday 18 9.30am 1.30pm Monday 17 Monday 17 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Wednesday 19 9.30am 1.30pm Tuesday 18 Tuesday 18 9.30am 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Thursday 20 9.30am 1.30pm Wednesday 19 9.30am Wednesday 19 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Friday 21 11am 2.30pm Thursday 20 20 9.30am Thursday 9.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm Saturday 22 11am* 2.30pm FridayFriday 21 11am 11am 2.30pm 21 2.30pm Monday 24 11am 2.30pm Saturday 22 Saturday 22 11am* 11am* 2.30pm 2.30pm Wednesday 26 2.30pm Monday 24 2.30pm Monday 24 11am 11am 2.30pm Thursday 27 11am 2.30pm Wednesday 26 2.30pm Wednesday 26 2.30pm Friday 28 11am 2.30pm Thursday 27 Thursday 27 11am 11am RP 2.30pm 2.30pm Saturday 29 11am* 2.30pm FridayFriday 28 11am 11am 2.30pm 28 2.30pm Monday 31 11am Saturday 29 Saturday 29 11am* 11am* 2.30pm 2.30pm Monday 31 Monday 31 11am 11am

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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

IN SEARCH OF MARY SHELLEY

TRIO DHOORE

WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER 6PM

IN SEARCH OF MARY SHELLEY - THE GIRL WHO WROTE FRANKENSTEIN TALK, FILM & DRINK £18 TALK ONLY & DRINK £15

THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 8PM

TRIO DHOORE

A young band of monstrously musical brothers from Flanders, they are a stand out folk act!

TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

SATURDAY 24 THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A)

SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER

FIRST MAN (12A)

FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER

KING OF THIEVES (15) FRIDAY 7 - TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER & MONDAY 17 - WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER

JULIET, NAKED (15)

FIRST MAN (12A)

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SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER 7.45PM

WRITING ROOM PRESENT

OCCUPY

A showing of new work that pushes writer, performer and audience beyond the cosy confines of the auditorium.

TICKETS £8

The Courtyard & Breast Cancer Haven Fundraiser FILM

WRITING ROOM PRESENT: OCCUPY

SATURDAY 8 - TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER & MONDAY 17 WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER

WILDLIFE (12A)

THURSDAY 27 DECEMBER 5PM (RELAXED SCREENING) FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 2 JANUARY

THURSDAY 27 DECEMBER THURSDAY 3 JANUARY

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS (PG TBC)

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (12A TBC)

FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER - THURSDAY 3 JANUARY

THE OLD MAN & THE GUN (12A)

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (12A)

JULIET NAKED (15)

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FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GINDLEWALD (12A TBC)

THE NUTCRACKER & THE FOUR REALMS (PG TBC)

Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit.

Suitable for ages 18 years + Comedy line up subject to change

TICKETS £12.50 PIERRE NOVELLIE

FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY 8.30pm

FRIDAY 29 MARCH 8.30pm

CARL DONNELLY JAMES LOVERIDGE SUSAN RIDDELL

JARLATH REGAN TBC DANNY CLIVES

RORY O’HANLON CHRIS PURCHASE STEFF TODD

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FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 8.30pm STARRING

GARRETT MILLERICK BEN BRIGGS WILL DUGGAN

STARRING

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY 8.30pm STARRING

TBC KATIE MULGREW KAI SUMRA

KIERAN BOYD

GARETH RICHARDS

FRIDAY 4 JANUARY 8.30pm

STARRING

FRIDAY 26 APRIL 8.30pm

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PIERRE NOVELLIE KIERAN BOYD JAMES BRAN

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WEDNESDAY 16 JANUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

THURSDAY 17 JANUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

PSYCHO ASYLUM: CIRCUS OF HORRORS

After taking to the road over 22 years ago and touring all over the world the phenomenon returns with its latest brand new incarnation The Psycho Asylum.

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The spectacular features an amazing amalgamation Anthropologist, author and broadcaster Professor Alice HIRE AD ST Roberts has been delving into Britain’s past, and making of bizarre and fantastic circus acts all woven into a archaeology programmes, for nearly twenty years. sensational shock/horror story and the darkest of magic - taking the show to a whole new level, a rock In this exclusive tour, Alice will share insights, anecdotes n roll roller coaster of a show with a mainly original and behind-the-scenes stories from her personal soundscape and performed with a forked tongue journey to explore Britain’s past, with footage from her firmly in each cheek, you’ll certainly die laughing. programmes and excerpts from her books. The show will finish with a 20 minute Q&A. Ages 16+ TICKETS £27 & £21, CONCESSIONS £25 & £19 £8

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RED HOT BOOGIE PRESENT

ROCK N ROLL ERA

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The acclaimed Rock’n’Roll Era show returns for another evening of golden era jive, swing, rockabilly, and boogie-woogie.

If you’re a fan of 1950s and early 60s music, of Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry. Elvis, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, and the like, then this is an evening not to be missed.

TICKETS £19.50, CONCESSIONS £18 SUPPORTING THE HOSPICE ANGELS CHARITY IN AID OF ST MICHAELS HOSPICE.

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MUSIC - FOLK FRIDAY 18 JANUARY 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

HOLDER & SMITH Holder and Smith are a violin and guitar Jazz/ Gypsy duo made up of an award-winning jazz violinist and one of the UK’s most respected and authentic jazz guitarists.

Their set comprises of tunes from the swinging Paris jazz scene of the 1940s as well as modern pop classics played in their own contagious and energetic style. Expect the very highest level of musicianship that’s full of fun and energy at the same time, all along swinging hard. “Swing Jazz on Steroids”.

Explosive energy with style and an unforgettable ambience. 1940s swinging Paris Jazz with a twist!

TICKETS £14, CONCESSIONS £13

MUSIC - TRIBUTE SATURDAY 19 JANUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

ARRIVAL THE HITS OF ABBA

On the 45th anniversary of their legendary Eurovision win, come and join us to celebrate the music of one of the biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time.

ARRIVAL’s multi award-winning show is returning for 2019 following sell out shows in over 20 different countries worldwide, bringing the magic of ABBA to stages across the UK. The high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Voulez Vous, and of course Waterloo, plus many more!

With a winning formula of fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes and first-class vocals and musicians, ARRIVAL brings to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Bjorn, recreating the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show.

TICKETS £23.50, CONCESSIONS £22.50 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

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FAMILY SATURDAY 19 JANUARY 11am STUDIO THEATRE

BARKING DOG THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

TEDDY'S SEASIDE HOLIDAY

Eddy the Teddy and his best friend Sammy Ragdoll head off for their seaside holiday. It isn’t long before Eddy gets into a fix and needs your help to get him safely home. Theatre, mime, puppetry and songs to join in with. Bring your teddy!

Suitable for 3 to 6 year olds (and their families).

TICKETS £7.50

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SPIRIT OF THE DANCE

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Spirit of the Dance has won nine global awards AD ST including Best Choreography and Best International Production and has been seen by more than 20 million people around the world. Irish in origin and bursting with energy, this foot-stomping production features powerful Irish dance combined with the passionate rhythms of Tango, Flamenco and red hot Salsa - and of course, the unforgettable Riverdance!

TICKETS £27 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

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MUSIC - FUNDRAISER SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 8pm MAIN HOUSE

THE HEY YAHS

Forget the January Blues and join The Hey Yahs for a night of live entertainment with this Hereford based band, featuring hits from the great Soul Legends such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin and The Blues Brothers, as well as tracks from Bruno Mars, Prince, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and more.

The Hey Yahs are a fun and lively party band showcasing a great mix of dazzling vocals, uplifting brass, funky grooves and an irresistibly fun filled performance guaranteed to have you dancing the night away. Make your New Year’s resolution to party like it’s 2019!

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HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL PRESENT

OLIVER!

Consider yourself at home as Hereford Cathedral School brings Lionel Bart’s muchloved musical to The Courtyard stage. After the success of Fiddler on the Roof 2016, another talented cast will bring Victorian London vividly to life in the story of the boy who wanted more. With so many classic tunes, including Food, Glorious Food, Pick a Pocket or Two, As Long As He Needs Me and Consider Yourself, this is a show for all the family.

Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart.

Produced for the Broadway stage by David Merrick and Donald Albery.

By arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York.

TICKETS £16, CONCESSIONS £14

THEATRE FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

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KEVIN, KING OF EGYPT!

AD psychiatric ST Escaped patient Kevin Haggerty is not pleased about his diagnosis, even less pleased about being on a section of the Mental Health Act and distinctly upset about being told he is not the reincarnation of the pharaoh Ramses II. On his way to Egypt, via the Tesco Express, he stumbles across the nemesis to all his plans: Millie – a lost six-year-old.

Together they embark on a journey that will change both their lives forever.

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★★★★★ “Uproarious... hilarious... liberating!” London Pub Theatres

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TALK SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

DAN SNOW - AN EVENING WITH THE HISTORY GUY An Evening with Dan Snow will feature the well-known historian and TV presenter recount anecdotes of memorable experiences from his very successful career as an historian and broadcaster. Otherwise known as ‘The History Guy’ Dan will also research and include historical facts and stories relating to the specific town of each theatre on the tour and will be aided by the use of digital screens.

An Evening with Dan Snow will be an undoubted success with academics, students, families (young and old) and all those interested in the history of Hereford and the surrounding area. Followed by a Q&A. TICKETS £26

VARIETY WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

DNA - WE KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING Andrew and Darren, best known as mind reading double act DNA, took the nation by storm when they appeared on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017 with their incredible telepathic ability known as ‘The Gift’. Wowing the judges, live audience and viewers at home, the duo went on to reach the live finals of the hit ITV talent show. Their first audition has reached almost 10 million YouTube views alone.

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MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY 7.45pm MAIN HOUSE

ID NIGHT

The Courtyard and 2Faced Dance Company proudly present ID which champions the work of emerging artists.

This season’s ID is a unique and exciting opportunity for up and coming artists from every art form to have their work profiled. So try something different and come and see some new and exciting work, it might be the next big thing!

TICKETS £5

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This brand new show features world exclusive, never before seen material that is being showcased for the very first time!

TICKETS £16.50 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

★★★★★ ‘We’re still trying to work out how they did it now’ Radio times

MUSIC THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

THE SEARCHERS FAREWELL SOLO UK TOUR Following the success of The Beatles and capitalising on the Mersey Sound came The Searchers. In 1963 they quickly established their own distinctive sound and dedicated following, with a 12 string lead guitar and harmonies which anticipated the sound of The Byrds.

Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar & Spice and Needles & Pins were their three number one hits, their total world sales exceed over 30 million. The Searchers have continued to play their music throughout the world and are as popular as ever with audiences of all ages.

TICKETS £25, CONCESSIONS £24 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

MUSIC - TRIBUTE SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY 8pm MAIN HOUSE

UK GUNS N' ROSES

UK Guns N’ Roses are indisputably Europe’s Top Guns N’ Roses Tribute. Formed in 1998 they are the longest running and most established Guns N’ Roses cover band. With fans on multiple continents, they continue to astonish and entertain crowds with their outstanding, energetic & accurate live shows.

MUSIC - CLASSICAL FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN

PETER DONOHOE PLAYS MOZART Elgar – Serenade for Strings Mozart – Piano Concerto no25 Elgar – Introduction and Allegro Mozart – Symphony no31 ‘Paris’

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Peter Donohoe – piano/director A perfect successor to Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Elgar’s Serenade for Strings is also the perfect complement to the earlier composer’s lucid way with orchestration. Add in some wind and timpani and you also have the perfect backing for Peter Donohoe’s immersive interpretation of this, the last of the twelve great Viennese piano concertos.

Add a pair of clarinets and an extra flute, and we have the twenty-two-year-old Mozart at his most vigorous – as is Elgar’s stirring Introduction and Allegro for string quartet and string orchestra: again glancing backwards to become one of the greatest concerto grossos ever composed.

All the classics are lovingly and accurately replicated live from Sweet Child O’ Mine, Welcome to the Jungle and Paradise City from the all-time classic rock album Appetite For Destruction right through to the phenomenal hits like November Rain, Estranged and Civil War from the later Use Your Illusion albums.

For the masses of Guns N’ Roses fans, UK Guns N’ Roses are regarded as a very real alternative to the now disbanded Guns N’ Roses.

Put simply.... if you want Guns N’ Roses, see UK Guns N’ Roses!

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FAMILY SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 11am STUDIO THEATRE

12 RIP STOP THEATRE PRESENT

SUSANNAH & THE SUNFLOWER Susannah dreams of an amazing flower garden and when the Wizard thanks her for looking after his cow by giving her three magical seeds, her dream starts to grow. Following in the footsteps of Jack and the Beanstalk she embarks on a fantastical shadow adventure.

A celebration of the magic of growing things and dreaming big for everyone aged 3+ TICKETS £7.50

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JACK & THE BEANSTALK

Young and old alike will love the fast-paced action and silliness from Simple Simon and his ‘Dotty’ mother. Jack is the true hero and goes all out to rescue his Princess Charlotte assisted by the Dame, and a gaggle of helpers who prove to be more of a hindrance than a help, with hilarious results. There is lots of audience participation and fantastic songs that everyone will know and love in this sparkling and exciting panto.

TICKETS £14, CONCESSIONS £12 2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN £45 WEDNESDAY 7pm ALL TICKETS £10

MUSIC - FOLK WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

JAMIE SMITH'S MABON

Mabon was formed from two families in 1999, playing homespun arrangements of Welsh folk dance tunes in the pubs and ‘twmpath’ dances of their native South Wales.

20 years on, the band is burning brighter and more vibrantly than ever before. No flagrant media hyping, no fast-track to success, just a band of talented companions who make friends with audiences at every show they play, and seemingly never let them go.

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THEATRE MONDAY 25 FEBRUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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Afghanistan: 2009. Ryan joined the army to see the world, learn a HIRE AD ST trade, get a life. But can’t talk about,HIRE to anyone.

ADRyan STsees things he And then, when he returns home, the trouble really begins.

Created from two years of research with ex and serving soldiers, families and health professionals, A Brave Face explores PostTraumatic Stress, an unseen and often unrecognised injury of war, and the impact it can have on even the closest of families.

A Brave Face is suitable for audiences aged 12+, and is accessible to hearing and d/Deaf audiences alike.

TICKETS £16, CONCESSIONS £14

FAMILY TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 11am & 1pm STUDIO THEATRE

SEA LEGS PUPPET THEATRE PRESENT

THE SELFISH GIANT

BY OSCAR WILDE

Since building a wall to keep the children out of his garden, the only visitors the Selfish Giant gets are Lady Snow and her friends. One morning he hears the most beautiful music coming from his bedroom window and is delighted with the sight that greets him.

Set in a magnificent steel sculpted garden, the story is told using beautifully crafted puppets, a brilliant musical soundtrack and superb storytelling.

For children age 4+ TICKETS £7.50, SCHOOLS & UNDER 10’S £5 FILM TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

SING-A-LONG-A: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (PG) LOOK OUT CAUSE HERE IT COMES… SING-A-LONG-A GREATEST SHOWMAN.

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Singalonga Productions, producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga GREASE brings you their newest show, the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing - The Greatest Showman!

Experience the Greatest Showman film in the best way possible - with lyrics on screen to all join in. Our live host introduces unique dance moves, our interactive prop bags, and practice your cheers & boos. Fancy dress is encouraged and participation essential as YOU the audience rewrite the stars!

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ADAPTED BY MARGARET MAY HOBBS DESIGNED & DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LUNNEY Starring Ian Kelsey with Paul Opacic (Bad Girls, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale), Christopher Ettridge (Goodnight Sweetheart), Richard Walsh (London’s Burning) and Karen Drury (Brookside).

The powerful best-selling courtroom thriller.

What price the truth?

PAUL OPACIC

Following the phenomenal success of its world premiere tour, Middle Ground Theatre Company is delighted to present the second tour of the gripping and critically acclaimed courtroom sensation The Verdict.

Frank Galvin is a washed up veteran lawyer and an alcoholic. He is presented with one last chance to redeem himself when he is given an open-and-shut medical malpractice case that no one thinks he can win. Up against the unforgiving medical establishment and the all-powerful Catholic Church, he courageously refuses an out of court settlement, believing it is negligence that has condemned a young mother. Smelling a cover up, he instead takes the case and the entire legal system to court.

A stunning courtroom thriller made famous by the five times OSCAR nominated Sidney Lumet film with Paul Newman and James Mason. Ian Kelsey is known by millions for his regular roles in Blue Murder, Emmerdale, Casualty, Down To Earth, Where The Heart Is, Doctors and Coronation Street.

From the company who brought you Classic Ghosts.

TICKETS £29, CONCESSIONS £27

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CHRISTOPHER ETTRIDGE

“Thrilling… A joy to watch” Salisbury Journal

MATINEES £24.50 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

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TALK WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

JASON DONOVAN & HIS AMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS Celebrating his 50th birthday and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will zigzag back and forth through his life, with stories about Neighbours, Ten Good Reasons, Kylie, Joseph, I’m A Celebrity, Strictly and much, much more.

Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before!) plus some of the songs you know and love for a night like no other!

This intimate evening will be a unique opportunity to see him like you’ve never seen him before!

TICKETS £27.50 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

MUSIC - TRIBUTE THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

SOMEONE LIKE YOU

Back by popular demand, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is an immaculate celebration of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters.

Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Adele Special, the outstanding Katie Markham

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has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.

The show faithfully recreates the magic of the three record-breaking albums 19, 21 and 25 – including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Set Fire To The Rain, Someone Like You, Hello, Rolling In The Deep and the multi-million seller Skyfall.

Someone Like You will take you on a soul-stirring journey from break up to make up!

TICKETS £21.50, CONCESSIONS £20.50 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

CINEMA WITH SOUL

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL

DON’T FORGET ABOUT FILM AT THE COURTYARD CINEMA! Independent, British and foreign speciality cinema Intimate theatre experience Relaxing environment Friendly, knowledgeable staff Unique screening events – such as pre-film talks or workshops, dog friendly screenings and much more.

Accessible screenings, including dementia friendly, relaxed, subtitled and audio described.

Film festivals

FRIDAY 1 - SUNDAY 17 MARCH

Now in its 17th year, Borderlines is back for 17 days of non-stop cinema. The UK’s largest rural film festival, and one of the best attended film festivals nationally, comes to you in 25 venues across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Marches. It brings a heady mix of world cinema, UK and US indies, classics, silent movies with live accompaniment, documentary and local films, all hand-picked. It’s a rare chance to catch many titles before their national release, an intensely sociable highlight of the year that is simply not-to-miss.

“One of my favourite film venues because of the sheer range of films they show (especially Borderlines Film Festival). The people of Hereford are very lucky to have such a venue... use it or lose it!” Julie M, TripAdvisor courtyard.org.uk/cinema

MUSIC - OPERA SATURDAY 16 MARCH 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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Power and passion collide in Puccini’s breathtaking masterpiece Tosca. TrappedHIRE in a life and death struggle against the corrupt police chief Scarpia, the diva Tosca and her artist lover face the ultimate sacrifice.

Join Mid Wales Opera on tour this Spring, as Puccini’s lavish score takes audiences on an emotional rollercoaster ride from tender love story through powerful brutality to ultimate tragedy.

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A lighthouse keeper lives alone on a desolate outcrop surrounded by stormy seas. Change is on the horizon but not in the form she expects. One day a runaway lands on the shore and together they face the inevitable.

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A new multi-sensory story from Frozen Light, specialists in making theatre for audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.

FROZEN LIGHT PRESENT

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THE MIKADO

Join the multiple award-winning Hereford Gilbert & Sullivan Society for this year’s production of Mikado, a topsy-turvy musical satire of English society set in the fictional Japanese town of Titipu.

Featuring some of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best-known songs, including Three Little Maids and I’ve Got A Little List, it is the story of some unlucky star-crossed lovers, an unfilled beheadings quota at the county jail, and one enormous conspiracy with hilarious consequences.

You will laugh out loud in the company of Nanki-Poo, YumYum, Pooh-Bah and Ko-Ko, with all the signature razor-sharp dialogue and fabulously catchy melodies of Gilbert & Sullivan.

TICKETS £16 OPENING NIGHT & SATURDAY MATINEE £14 FULL TIME STUDENTS £5

MEMBERSHIPS Join The Courtyard’s 1,200 core supporters, who are the backbone of our organisation.

By becoming a Friend or Patron you will be helping to support key community projects with young and older people in Herefordshire, as well as helping us continue to be the leading arts venue in the county. courtyard.org.uk/memberships

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As part of your membership, you’ll receive a range of exclusive benefits including: Ticket discounts Exemption from transaction fees Priority booking Car parking concessions Social events

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THEATRE FRIDAY 22 & SATURDAY 23 MARCH 7pm STUDIO THEATRE

INSPIRED FESTIVAL

The Courtyard’s Inspired Festival was created by and for young people. It is a platform for our Intermediate Youth Theatre groups to use theatre to express what is important to them. This year The Courtyard, Bromyard and Kington Intermediates will be using chosen scripts from ‘Connections’, a collection of plays specifically written for young people which have been put together by the National Theatre. All of which cover issues our Youth Theatre members feel strongly about. Inspired Festival is a real highlight in our Youth Theatre calendar and is a chance to see our Intermediate members at their best, come along and be INSPIRED. TICKETS £10

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FAMILY SATURDAY 30 MARCH 11am STUDIO THEATRE

GARLIC THEATRE PRESENT

THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF

Who’s that trip trapping over my bridge?

This is the simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll, told with a gentle ecological message. Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish.

Garlic Theatre create a magical world to entrance and delight a young audience.

With puppets, live music, storytelling and singing, perfect for ages 3+.

TICKETS £7.50

COURTYARD FAMILY SATURDAYS Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Create your own animal bookmarks

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COMEDY SUNDAY 31 MARCH 8pm MAIN HOUSE

SEANN WALSH AFTER THIS ONE, I'M GOING HOME Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh is “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation” The Guardian.

Returning from his run in America, where he made his USA television debut appearance on Conan, Seann Walsh is back on tour in the UK. This disheveled, fiery, animated, fiercely idle, millennial man child is one of best live comedians to have come out of the UK. “One of comedy’s hottest properties… very talented, very funny” London Evening Standard TICKETS £17

DANCE TUESDAY 2 APRIL 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

GIOVANNI PERNICE DANCE IS LIFE The smash hit dance spectacular Dance is Life, directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, Strictly Come Dancing’s creative director, returns in 2019… and Giovanni is ready to raise the temperature just a little bit more this time round!

The action packed production combines the Italian’s wit and charm, with outstanding music, sensational choreography, and stunning costumes by DSI. Dance is Life features 7 other world class professional dancers, including Strictly’s newest pro, Luba Mushtuk, who returns as Giovanni’s leading lady once again, to continue their alluring partnership. A showcase of wonderful Ballroom and Latin dances like the Paso Doble, the Waltz, the Rumba, and the Jive, to name just a few, with a beautiful Italian theme running throughout the show.

So sit back, let yourself be transported to Sicily, and enjoy the story…

TICKETS £30 TICKET PLUS VIP MEET & GREET £50 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

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WEDNESDAY 3 & THURSDAY 4 APRIL 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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Chess Cristina are The Hiccup Project, HIRE ADand ST a comedic dance-theatre company. People commonly refer to them as ‘the lovely Hiccup girls.’

It got them thinking… After diving into the world of romance and heartbreak in critically acclaimed multi-award winning May-We-Go-Round?, Cristina and Chess explore what it means to be a young woman in brand new show Lovely Girls.

Lovely Girls meanders through real women’s stories using The Hiccup Project’s potent blend of dance, theatre and comedy. It is an insight, a celebration and an ode to being a woman in the 21st Century.

A show made by women for women and men, and everyone, regardless of gender. Ages 12+.

TICKETS £13, CONCESSIONS £11

★★★★★ “Physical comedy and dance are stupendous companions when they work – and Chess and Cristina have the energy and the intelligence to make it work” Fringe Guru

★★★★★ “Theatre and dance that throws custard pies at convention.

Outstanding” Fringe Review

JASPER CARROTT'S STAND UP & ROCK Stand Up & Rock is back….

The 2019 tour will see the legendary Jasper Carrott alongside his musical compatriots, the Bev Bevan Band. As well as being Jasper’s mate, Bev is founding member of The Move and ELO and has one of the finest band’s around. Special guests include 60’s star Geoff Turton from the Rockin Berries.

This unique show gives the opportunity to see and hear great artistes belting out a night of classic songs and Jasper back where he belongs... making us laugh!!

TICKETS £30

“There was something surprisingly quite magical about tonight...The pure undeniable quality of Jasper Carrott’s comedy, the thundergod legend that is Bevan.” Gig Junkies

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FAMILY SATURDAY 6 APRIL 11am STUDIO THEATRE

LYNGO THEATRE PRESENT

JACK & THE BEANSTALK Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come!

This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment so expect lots of surprises and beautiful images as Patrick Lynch (from Cbeebies) tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for 5 magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!

TICKETS £7.50

COURTYARD FAMILY SATURDAYS Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make an Easter egg basket

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MUSIC – TRIBUTE SATURDAY 6 APRIL 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

THE ELVIS YEARS The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley.

With a top line-up of actor-musicians, multiple costume changes and nostalgic film footage, this glittering two-hour production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey from poor truck-driving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, Hollywood and finally the legendary Las Vegas concerts.

TICKETS £22.50, CONCESSIONS £20.50 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

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A VERY SPECIAL EVENING WITH RUSSELL WATSON Join four-time Brit Classical Award winner Russell Watson for a very special evening, accompanied by his pianist and guest choir.

Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time. To date, his illustrious career has included performances for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents.

Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

The New York Times described a recent performance thus: “He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra” TICKETS £45 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

THEATRE MONDAY 8 APRIL 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

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From the creator of the hit show Black Is The Color Of My Voice HIRE comes a new story about the 20th Century African American experience. Against a powerful soundtrack of original music and traditional gospel and blues, two women, 42 years apart become involved in the struggle for civil rights.

One, a notorious Black Panther Assata Shakur; the other, Ambrosia a present-day university student enrolling as the 2014 Ferguson riots begin. Both challenge the American justice system, become criminalized through political activism, and ultimately are faced with the same choice: stay and fight, or flee?

Woke won the coveted Scotsman Fringe First Award for its premiere season, and was highly commended by the judges of the Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award.

TICKETS £14, CONCESSIONS £12

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THEATRE FRIDAY 12 APRIL 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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The Mayor of the small town is in a cold sweat. News has reached HIRE AD investigation ST him of an imminent by a high-ranking government official who is travelling incognito – The Government Inspector!

The town’s officials are thrown into a panicked frenzy. They are all thoroughly corrupt!

Matters spiral hysterically out of control when they believe that a stranger in the town is the real Government Inspector.

Shifting Sands update Gogol’s satire to present an hilarious, accessible comedy where, desperate to keep the supposed Government Inspector happy, everyone loses their moral compass.

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SATURDAY 13 APRIL 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

GREENMATTHEWS PRESENT

LIZA PULMAN SINGS STREISAND

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MUSIC

A Brief History Of Music takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes! Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20th century (and incorporating everything in between!) this fun and fast-moving show is a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history.

GreenMatthews paint a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA, mixing the familiar and the obscure. The show combines the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque and the pomp and bombast of Victoriana.

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Fascinating Aida’s acclaimed singer and comedienne HIRE AD celebrates ST Liza Pulman the legend of Barbra Streisand with her fabulous band, in this ★★★★★ ‘world class show’ (Encore Radio).

Fresh from sell outs in London’s West End and throughout the UK Liza Pulman brings her own personal slant on Streisand’s life and music, squeezing warmth, humour and compelling storytelling. A must see for music lovers everywhere!

TICKETS £25 INTERVAL TREATS: PROSECCO & SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

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FAMILY FRIDAY 19 APRIL 11am STUDIO THEATRE

LYNGO THEATRE PRESENT

EGG & SPOON

The very young won’t sit still to watch a show and we don’t expect them to. Egg and Spoon is an interactive romp through the seasons where you come in and out of our magic circle and get to open all the gifts of nature.

Percy and April get you settled on our comfortable cushions and introduce you to Birdy, still hiding in his glowing egg. We have to wait till Spring if we want to see him so it’s time to begin our hands-on journey through the year.

We’ll run through the rain and the falling leaves and sleep under the snow till the sun wakes us up for the butterfly party. Egg and Spoon is a perfect gentle introduction to the magic of theatre. Ages 1-5.

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TUESDAY 30 APRIL - SATURDAY 4 MAY 7.30pm AD STMATINEE 2.30pm SATURDAY MAIN HOUSE

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HEREFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

THE KING & I

From the company that brought you the award winning Sister Act and the critically acclaimed The Producers musicals.

Hereford’s leading Musical Theatre Company is delighted to be staging one of Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic, family favourite musicals this Spring - The King and I. Full of memorable, toe-tapping songs, I Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, Hello Young Lovers, Shall we Dance, Something Wonderful and many, many more.

HMTC will be bringing a fresh, dynamic, energetic and slick take on this classic mixed with their high standards of singing, acting, sets and costumes, it’s a recipe for a truly wonderful evening out!

TICKETS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS & SATURDAY MATINEE £20, CONCESSIONS £18 THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS £22, CONCESSIONS £20.00 *10% OFF EARLYBIRD UNTIL END OF JANUARY*

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AD ST One stormy day a young farm girl, Dorothy Gale, decides to run away from home but she is swept away by a tornado and finds herself in the magical land of Oz.

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With her faithful dog Toto at her side, she sets off on an adventure to find her way back home.

She must journey along the yellow brick road to the Emerald city to ask the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard for help.

Along the way she makes some rather strange but wonderful friends, the Scarecrow who would like a brain, a Tinman who wishes he had a heart and the cowardly Lion who just needs some courage.

The friends face many dangers along the way, mostly sent by the Wicked Witch of the West who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s ruby slippers.

This faithful adaptation by the Royal Shakespeare Company features all the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film, brought to life onstage by The Courtyard’s Junior Youth Theatre.

TICKETS £12.50, CONCESSIONS £11.50

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EXHIBITIONS SATURDAY 12 JANUARY – MONDAY 11 FEBRUARY

BORN TO WAR BY PETER MASTERS A collection of images taken over 3 years documenting the cause and consequences of ISIS. The mission was to capture a raw insight to life in Iraq, and the results were much more than imagined.

“The journey started by following the Peshmerga (Kurdish Resistance) and the Iraqi Special Forces up to the border and beyond. While in enemy occupied Mosul, I was scared for my life every step I took, yet the local children would play in the street care free, knowing that their lives could end any second, never taking a day for granted.”

HACS PRESENT

LANDSCAPES OF THE MIND SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY – MONDAY 18 MARCH

Members of Herefordshire Art and Craft Society (HACS) will be Exhibiting in The Courtyard, Hereford. The Exhibition will cover expansive topics ranging from how to capture and celebrate all that is beautiful, or even ugly, about the many branches of science and medicine in modern times and throughout the ages, especially the outbreak of Spanish flu in 1918, how poetry and lyrics inspire artists to create and our relationship to the sea, both literally and figuratively.

Landscapes of the Mind explores the artists’ inner visions of these topics, creating a rich and original array of multimedia art work.

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SHARED FREEDOM, SHARED FUTURE THURSDAY 21 MARCH - MONDAY 29 APRIL

The Shared Freedom - Shared Future exhibition will showcase the Heritage Lottery funded project, involving students from Whitecross School in Hereford. which researched and produced a short dual language film on the contribution of the Polish during WW2. The exhibition includes the film, as well as archive objects and newspaper articles from the time.

SUPPORT OUR FUTURE! It’s wonderful to be celebrating 20 years of delivering great arts experiences and participation with our communities but this milestone reminds us of the challenges ahead. This iconic venue, its equipment and infrastructure is not getting any younger.

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To help us future proof the venue and our work, we are launching a 20th Anniversary Appeal to raise £70,000 by August 2019.

Here’s just some of our wish list: £49,000 6 specialist professional moving lights

for the Main House to replace unreliable, ageing and un-eco friendly stock

GOLD

£6,000 20 new specialist arts toolkits so we can run high quality crafts sessions with older people.

£4,100 20 bursaries to enable disadvantaged young

people to attend Youth Theatre for a year.

£3,800 2 digital projectors, 8 lightweight tables for Arts & Crafts Room and a conference-call enabled phone, to improve facilities for hirers.

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£2,150 20 portable microphones plus one multi-mic headset to use for shows in & around the building.

£1,000 2 new digital Wifi-enabled cameras – to be

used by young people, staff and volunteers to share creative activities and events digitally.

Please donate in the following ways: BRONZE

In cash, cheques (payable to The Courtyard Trust) or by card at Box Office

SUPPORTERS Old Market Hereford, Hereford Sixth Form College, Hibiscus Room, Mike Gell, Hereford College of Arts, Hay Festival, National Trust, Royal National College for the Blind and Hereford Cathedral School, Rotherwood Health Care and Border Archaeology.

Special thanks to

Online at courtyard.org.uk By standing order eg £20 a month (forms from Box Office) Adding a gift in your Will in favour of The Courtyard to help future generations access the arts Buy a five-year seat sponsorship in the Main House (only £200 or £20 for 10 months on standing order) All funds raised will support The Courtyard charity, the venue and our community arts programmes.

Registered charity no.1067869

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BOOKING INFO Box Office opening hours are from 10am-8pm Monday to Saturday. For Sunday performances, the Box Office opens an hour before the first show.

There is a £1.50 transaction fee on tickets bought online, in-person and over the phone.

Members are exempt.

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These are available on live events. Tickets are held for three working days or until seven days before the show (whichever comes first) and then released.

Refunds are only given for the ticket value when an event has been cancelled (transaction fee is nonrefundable). If you are unable to make an event then tickets may be exchanged (subject to availability) for another performance of the same event. If a show is sold out, the Box Office can offer to re-sell the ticket and if resold the ticket value will be issued as a credit note.

In Person You can pay by cash, cheque as well as most major debit or credit cards

Over the Phone Call 01432 340555 and pay with most major debit and credit cards

By Post Send a cheque with a letter of what is required (date and title of the show/film) along with your name, address and a contact telephone number.

The cheque should be made out to The Courtyard. Please include £1 in the payment for postage and a £1.50 transaction fee if appropriate.

Group Bookings Groups of 10-19 get £1 off per ticket, 20-29 £2 off per ticket, 30+ £3 off per ticket on selected shows

Concessions Under 16s, students, senior citizens, claimants of disability benefits, registered unwaged and equity members. Proof of eligibility will be required.

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Step free access to all areas of the building Accessible toilets on all floors Designated disabled parking in The Courtyard car park Speaking lift at all levels Access dogs are welcome If you require this brochure in large print or alternative formats, please contact the Box Office.

Wheelchairs Spaces are available both in the Main House and the Studio with a free seat for a professional or registered carer. Assistance from one of The Courtyard’s Stewards is available, please request a Wheelchair space when booking tickets.

Visual Impairment Tactile signage is provided around the building. Audio Description is available on selected live shows and films.

Audio Description is live commentary given AD between on stage/screen dialogue by trained describers to help capture atmosphere, costumes, characters and action.

This information is relayed through a discreet headset linked to an infrared system.

Please check with Box Office for up to date details of description for film screenings The following live performance will be described: Peter Pan Saturday 15 December 7pm The Verdict Saturday 16 February 2.30pm The Mikado Saturday 23 March 2.30pm The Wizard of Oz Saturday 27 April 2.30pm

Audio Described TT performances are preceded by a free, optional Touch Tour of the set & costumes. Please contact Box Office for full information.

HOW TO FIND US

Hard of Hearing Audio enhancement facilities are available for events in the Main House and the Studio.

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Subtitles for the hard of ADon hearing are available selected film screenings.

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Parent & Baby These facilities are found on the ground floor.

Car Parking There is a pay and display car park at The Courtyard.

Spaces are limited. Please ensure that you park in a designated bay and display the ticket as parking enforcement is in operation.

Users of The Courtyard attending or taking partFRin 10 PATIENDS OR £ over four hours activities£8for RON & S can purchase a discounted day permit from the Box Office.

Further car parks are located at Old Market, Merton Meadow and Garrick House off Widemarsh Street.

Please respect our neighbours and do not park in local residential streets or otherwise cause obstruction.

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Access

Getting Here The Courtyard is situated in central Hereford on Edgar Street, opposite Hereford Football Club. The Courtyard is five minutes away from the Old Market Shopping Centre, and within easy reach of the railway and bus stations. For local bus times look online at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/ transport

The management reserves the right to refuse admission, to provide alternative seats to those purchased or to make changes to the advertised programme. Latecomers cannot always be guaranteed entry. Children over the age of 18 months must have their own seat.

Most tickets have an Investment Fund Levy added to the price, this is £1.

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