Live Guide Sep - Dec 2019

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2019

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WELCOME

WELCOME

On behalf of the whole team at The Courtyard, I am delighted to welcome you to our latest season of fabulous productions, screenings, music and much, much more.

The Autumn season is always a busy one and this year is no exception. As always we bring a wide variety of exciting events to choose from. I am particularly delighted to present our third professional and amateur production of Dickens’ least sentimental love story and gritty adaptation of Great Expectations. This adaptation, by Nick Ormerod and Declan Donnellan was first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2005.

Last years’ Panto, Peter Pan, was nominated as one of the top 5 (under 750 seats) in the country and I am sure this year’s Cinderella will be as equally acclaimed. Don’t forget to book early! Tickets for our spellbinding and magical Cinderella are already selling fast.

In addition to what goes on our stage and screen here at The Courtyard, our work within the community, schools and Youth Theatre is immense. In our 20 years we have worked with over 28,000 children, and 77 care homes. We were the first ever dementia friendly arts centre in the UK and can boast over 600 dementia friends. The Courtyard has produced over 98 in-house productions, received 5.5 million visitors and our volunteers have clocked over 200,000 hours. The Courtyard is a hub of activity and it is, of course, your arts centre.

As you may be aware, we are about to ‘Transform The Yard’. Having received a grant of £500,000 from Arts Council England, we are embarking on a £1.2 million extension programme. Beginning in May 2020, we will be extending the Café Bar, building a new multi-purpose performance space and meeting room, refurbishing the Box Office, re-siting the main entrance with a new double door, extending the first floor mezzanine and building a roof top terrace over the extension.

Please note that The Courtyard will remain open throughout the transformation!

These much needed alterations to The Courtyard will allow us to develop and increase our resilience ensuring that The Courtyard remains at the heart of cultural life in Herefordshire.

So, I do hope that you will join me and the rest of The Courtyard team for a fantastic season.

Ian Archer Chief Executive & Artistic Director The Courtyard is a registered Charity: no. 1067869

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SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS FUNDRAISER

Courtyard Ceilidh AT BROOME FARM, ROSS ON WYE, HR9 6QG A traditional Cèilidh, with lively music from Sheila’s Reels, in the idyllic setting of a real working Cider Farm.

SATURDAY 20 JULY 7.30pm TICKETS £10 Sponsored by ROSS-ON-WYE CIDER & PERRY COMPANY

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THURSDAY 1 – SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 7.30pm TICKETS £12, CONCESSIONS £10 Media Partner

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Sam And Mark's On The Road Show Children’s TV royalty Sam and Mark, as seen on CBBC’s Big Friday Wind-Up and Copycats, are taking to the road with a brand new live show this summer. Join the BAFTA award winning duo for an unmissable hour of entertainment jam packed with sketches, jokes and games in a show full of fun and laughs for all the family.

TUESDAY 20 AUGUST 2pm TICKETS £13.50, CONCESSIONS £11.50

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To book for your group call 01432 340555 Book your child’s birthday party at The Courtyard today.

With films, live shows and workshops on offer as well as a tasty birthday buffet with delicious cake, they’ll have a fantastic time with all their friends.

From only £8.50 per child visit courtyard.org.uk/childrens-party-bookings for a quote today. *minimum group size of 10 children

COURTYARD GIFT VOUCHERS

Our Gift Vouchers are the perfect present for all the theatre-goers in your life.

We offer two types of vouchers...

Gift E-Vouchers E-Vouchers can be emailed directly to the recipient, or to the purchaser to print and give. They can be redeemed in person at Box Office, over the phone or online (They cannot be used to purchase food or drink at the Café Bar).

Gift Vouchers Available to purchase in person at our Box Office and also valid in our Café Bar (we are unable to post these as they represent cash value). These cannot be bought or redeemed online.

Find out more at courtyard.org.uk/gift-vouchers Or visit our friendly Box Office team!

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WESTONS CIDER

COMEDY CLUBS Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Cider Comedy Clubs.

Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the best up-andcoming comedians on the circuit.

Suitable for ages 18 years + Check website for line up.

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FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 8.30pm

FESTIVE FORK CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTYARD FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2019 SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 2020 From £14 per person* Minimum party size 10 people *£17pp on selected dates, see website for more information.

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AD ST The ‘60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of Jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.

As a result, their records have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including Do Wah Diddy Diddy, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the ‘60s, and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums.

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SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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BON JOVI EXPERIENCE The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the only tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself.

They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.

The band have toured to ecstatic audiences the world over… not to be missed.

“The best tribute I’ve ever seen” – JON BON JOVI. TICKETS £22

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TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL PRESENT

THE DRIFTERS

Soul Kinda Wonderful relights the magic of a golden era. Shuffle the night away, dance like it’s a Saturday Night at The Movies! Soul Kinda Wonderful celebrates the music and songs of the golden era the legendary Drifters and Motown. Awarded The Official No.1 Music Tribute Act to the legendary group: The Drifters, voted by the Agency’s Association (Great Britain) in 2013, 2016 and 2017. Richie Sampson and his group Soul Kinda Wonderful is also the backing group for soul legend George McCrae on world tours.

TICKETS £23.50, CONCESSIONS £21.50

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CAFÉ BAR EVENT THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 5pm - 9pm

A TASTE OF ITALY

A delicious two-course Italian themed menu, including a main and dessert.

TICKETS £15.75 WITH ALCOHOLIC DRINK, £13.75 WITH SOFT DRINK

THEATRE MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

ORLANDO

Orlando: Who is she? Who is he? Who are we?

Find out in the life-affirming, comedic tale of an immortal poet, whose gender cannot be pinned down, whose spirit cannot be caged, and whose irreverent, romantic adventures across British history – from the 1500s to the present day – provide a magic-realist exploration of human identity; personal, sexual and national.

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SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

THE UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Featuring eight top flight musicians and a world class crew, this concert-based production authentically recreates the atmosphere of a Pink Floyd live performance, including impressive video projection and a stunning light show.

With over 50 years of hits by this legendary band, the highly acclaimed show also features over two hours of songs from both iconic albums Dark Side Of The Moon and Animals as well as Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb.

With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals and incredible production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all Sponsored by things Floyd.

Drawing on a decade’s worth of criticallyacclaimed theatre-making, Dyad Productions explore what it means to find our place in the world whilst remaining utterly true to who we are. Based on the satirical 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf. ★★★★★ “Outstanding… gripping… Vaughan is never less than magnetic” Three Weeks ★★★★★ “A towering performance” The Scotsman ★★★★★ “Timeless...

Vaughan has earned her right to be a veteran of the Fringe” British Theatre Guide TICKETS £16, CONCESSIONS £12

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TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY Described in Las Vegas as one of the world’s finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond, Bob Drury has been astounding audiences with his vocal likeness for ten years.

Bob is joined by his amazing band and the show tracks Neil’s journey from struggling unknown New York songwriter to international mega-star. Join in with all the favourites such as Cracklin’ Rosie, America, Love on the Rocks, Play Me, Hello Again, Forever in Blue Jeans, Beautiful Noise, I’m a Believer, Red Red Wine and of course Sweet Caroline. A fantastic evening guaranteed!

TICKETS £23

VARIETY WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS

Fantasies don’t come any better than this with sizzling new acts and stunning routines. Brace yourself for two hours of thrilling action, provocative choreography with the ultimate forbidden night out (and a few men in uniform thrown in for good measure).

Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, fire acts, aerial artists and worldrenowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage in this high-octane show. This sexy but classy evening with Forbidden Nights is guaranteed to get your pulse racing and leave you begging for more.

TICKETS £22, FIRST FIVE ROWS £25.50

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THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

PAUL ZERDIN'S PUPPET PARTY Paul Zerdin and his dysfunctional puppet family are back by popular demand with a brand-new UK tour.

As well as starring everyone’s favourites Sam, Albert and Baby, there’ll be his new bodyguard, an urban fox, some hilarious audience participation – and a talking ice cream – all using a mixture of master puppeteering, state of the art animatronic wizardry and a unique blend of edgy comedy.

Don’t miss out on your chance to see the winner of America’s Got Talent and one of Britain’s finest entertainers.

RECOMMENDED AGE 15+ TICKETS £21

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MUSICAL THEATRE FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

HOT FLUSH! THE MUSICAL Meet Myra, Sylvia, Helen and Jessica in this hilarious show. Share in the friendships, the secrets, the tears, the laughs and ups and downs of four ordinary women - and one man - living extraordinary lives.

More fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox, Hot Flush! might even leave you feeling 34 again! So wipe away the credit crunch blues and grab your girlfriends together for an unmissable night at the theatre and bring your man along as well, you’ll all love it.

TICKETS £28.50

FAMILY SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

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BARKING DOG THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Barking Dog presents an exciting adaptation of one of the most famous books ever, Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland.

It features all the popular Alice characters portrayed by a cast of two talented actors. Expect brand-new catchy sing-along songs composed especially with children in mind, fabulous puppets and lots of surprises.

From the time Alice falls down the rabbit hole to the hilarious and curious ending, everyone, even the adults, will be spellbound. A great children’s show suitable for families and particularly for children aged 5-9.

COURTYARD FAMILY SATURDAYS Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Make the Queen of Hearts’ red card guards

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Award winning singer Robert Habermann’s unique story book show includes not only the songs, but the story of Frank Sinatra, together with lots of fascinating anecdotes – having met many of the leading songwriters and performers of this amazing period.

Songs include all the great Sinatra classics: Come Fly With Me, Fly Me To The Moon, Witchcraft, You Make Me Feel So Young, Strangers In The Night, My Way, New York New York and other hits.

TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

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CAFÉ BAR EVENT SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 5pm - 9pm

CURRY NIGHT

Spice enthusiasts, get your friends together for a Curry Night! With a choice of curry, including a vegan option, served with rice and naan.

TICKETS £15.75 WITH ALCOHOLIC DRINK, £13.75 WITH SOFT DRINK

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“Nobody but me, till now, has ever heard. It’s beyond everything. Nothing at all that I know touches it.”

Award-winning Box Tale Soup present a new adaptation of Henry James’ disturbing story, featuring puppetry and a haunting original soundtrack. Edinburgh Fringe 2018 sell-out show.

At an isolated estate, a young governess arrives.

Before long she fears there is something darker in the depths of Bly House, and battles to save the children from the mysterious figures who seek to corrupt them.

TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

“They are wonderful.” The Times ★★★★★ “..beautifully crafted..” Fringe Guru

CREATIVE AGEING EVENT WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 2pm - 4pm

THE COURTYARD'S SPECTACULAR TEA DANCE

Join us for another of The Courtyard’s spectacular tea dances hosted by the mesmerising Rachel Freeman from Everybody Dance.

This popular, dementia friendly event has everything including music, tea, cakes and dancing. A fun social event to brighten up anyone’s day.

TICKETS £4, ACCOMPANYING CARERS FREE

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Courtyard Productions present a visually stunning, powerful adaptation of Dickens’ best-loved novel, with an exciting mix of professional, community and Youth Theatre HIRE cast bringing to life the original, yet timeless characters.

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After a chilling chance encounter with an escaped convict, young orphan Pip is set on an unexpected journey of transformation and discovery, forever changing his fortunes and destiny. However, Pip’s past is not so easily abandoned and when the nature of his great expectations are discovered, he must decide on his true identity.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Adapted by Nick Ormerod & Declan Donnellan Directed by David Durant

Funny, tender and full of intrigue, Great Expectations remains a masterpiece of self-discovery told through some of literature’s most iconic characters.

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PEELING

In shadow, three performers await their brief moment in the light.

Often blisteringly funny, at times almost unbearably painful; Peeling takes us backstage into a world of stories, of secrets, and a world where these fierce, intelligent women are always the chorus and never the lead.

With interwoven BSL, live audio description and captions.

TICKETS £14, CONCESSIONS £13 AGES 14+, POST SHOW BSL Q&A

“Fiercely clever and uncompromising” ★★★★ The Guardian “Extraordinarily poetic…earthy, acerbic wit” ★★★★ The Stage “Heart-warming, funny, emotional” Entertainment South Wales

FAMILY SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

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SEA LEGS PUPPET THEATRE PRESENT

LITTLE BO PEEP

Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn’t know where to find them. Her friend Little Boy Blue is doing his best to help find the woolly runaways but he keeps falling asleep.

Sing along to your favourite nursery rhymes; Ten Green Bottles, Hickory Dickory Dock, The Grand Old Duke of York and many, many more. Watch them come to life before your eyes in Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s fabulous Tenth Anniversary show.

Featuring magnificent puppets, fantastic scenery and of course lots of music and singing in a show especially created for children ages 2 – 7.

TICKETS £7.50

COURTYARD FAMILY SATURDAYS Free pre-activity from 10.30am: Little Bo Peep sheep Plus, meet the puppets after the show!

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DAVID GOWER: ON THE FRONT FOOT David Gower, the legendary former England cricket Captain is extending his Spring tour through to Autumn due to popular demand. Often described as one of the most stylish lefthanded batsmen of all time, the blond-haired 80s bombshell promises to share his thoughts on this year’s Cricket World Cup and The Ashes, both of which are being battled out on home soil.

This is your chance to hear from the Sky Sports Cricket lead anchor before anyone else, a year that has every potential to be one of the most memorable for the history of the game.

Expect tales from captaining his national team to victory in the Ashes as well as memories flying that Tiger Moth over Queensland.

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WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

WILDERLAND FILM FESTIVAL Wilderland is a brand new film festival bringing important, breathtaking stories from the natural world to the big screen, made by independent filmmakers from around the globe.

These ground-breaking short films will offer audiences unparalleled insight into some of the world’s most incredible wildlife, from snow leopards to orangutans to humpback whales.

Wilderland founders Dan O’Neill and Isaac Rice will host and introduce each film live on stage.

TICKETS £15.50, CONCESSIONS £13.50

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TALES OF THE CITY Rossini Gershwin Copland Mozart

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The Barber of Seville, Overture Rhapsody in Blue Metamorphosen Symphony No.38 ‘Prague’

Conductor Rebecca Miller Viv McLean Piano Trumpet Hugh Davies Cor Anglais Louise Braithwaite Cities are the inspiration for this concert conducted by Rebecca Miller and featuring pianist Viv McLean as soloist.

TICKETS £22 PRE-CONCERT TALK AT 6.30PM

DANCE FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

IAN WAITE & VINCENT SIMONE THE BALLROOM BOYS Missed out? You can be added to the waiting list or become a member to be the first to know about new shows.

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MOTOWN'S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT IS The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is here! Now in its 18th year, this 100% live show combines first class music together with slick choreography and an amazing band.

You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more... so let’s ‘Get Ready’.... to ‘Go Loco... Down in Acapulco’ with the UK’s No.1 Motown act.

Guaranteed to have you dancing ‘All Night Long’!

TICKETS £27

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JACK DEE: OFF THE TELLY

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TALK MONDAY 14 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

IN CONVERSATION WITH THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby, in conversation with Quentin Letts discusses his faith, what it’s like to be leader of The Church of England and issues such as reconciliation, renewal of prayer, poverty and how the love of Jesus is as important now as it was 2000 years ago. The evening will bring to the forefront a man of experience and passion and shed light on his experiences of seeing the church in action.

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Edie Rose is a magician’s assistant. On the eve of her sixtieth birthday she finally becomes the star of her own show... That show is a magical cabaret; a dark, ribald tale of a woman’s life in showbiz. Edie conjures versions of her younger self, magically transporting the audience to the defining moments of her life.

The Disappearing Act explores the treatment of women in the industry, sexuality in performance, motherhood, the hopefulness of youth, the wisdom of experience, love, loss, identity and how women culturally “disappear” as they age.

Based on true stories from female performers.

Photo: Jaqui J Sze

TICKETS £16, CONCESSIONS £13

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COMEDY WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

GRIFF RHYS JONES: ALL OVER THE PLACE Griff is back with his brand new full-length stand-up show as he presents an evening of hilarious true stories, riffs, observations and details of his recent medical procedures. It’s all guaranteed to be packed with wicked insights into the pains of celebrity, the vicissitudes of parenthood and encounters with the great, the good and even the royal.

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ON TOUR WITH ELVIS Michael King’s On Tour With Elvis is one of the UK’s most powerful and authentic touring Elvis shows.

An exciting Vegas show filled with Elvis’ greatest hits and more delivered live in true Elvis style. This is a night of pure breathtaking Elvis entertainment plus the best Elvis sound you will hear!

TICKETS £23

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MARVELUS ALL THE MARVEL MOVIES....KIND OF HIRE

Direct from a sell-out, award nominated tour of Australia and New Zealand, the world’s premier nerd-culture comedy double-act, The Just Us League (comedians Gary Tro and Javier Jarquin), return to the UK with their smash hit show MARVELus: All the MARVEL Movies Kind Of. MARVELus, which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year, to standing-room only crowds, draws from the popular MARVEL movies to create its comedy, squeezing almost a decade of the MARVEL Cinematic Universe into one action-packed hour of laughs.

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Steve will be sharing the uncut version of his hilarious biography “The Parrish Times”.

The audience can join Steve as he tracks his amazing journey over the last four decades in surely the most dangerous and exhilarating sporting arena there is.

TICKETS £22

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SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH THE LIFE AND RHYMES OF...

He befriended Nelson Mandela, fought in the 1980s race riots and recorded radical and relevant reggae music with Bob Marley’s former band. Benjamin Zephaniah was unable to read and write at school but became one of Britain’s most remarkable poets. And now he’s back with his first tour in eight years, to coincide with his remarkable autobiography, The Life And Rhymes Of Benjamin Zephaniah.

In a compelling and inspiring show, Zephaniah will explain how he fought injustice and discrimination to lead a remarkable life, while sharing a selection of favourite stories and poems.

TICKETS £23

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CONFESSIONS OF A COCKNEY TEMPLE DANCER

In a peaceful Norfolk village three people are seeking happiness. But as the harvest moon fills and the party begins, ancient forces are brought to life. While Tony and Mike get trapped in the tunnels below the village, Gill’s plan for revenge turns extremely nasty.

In this funny and honest one-man show, Complicite Associate, Shane Shambhu combines Indian dance and stand-up comedy to lead audiences on a revealing journey of his life.

From unlikely dance student to ‘rude boy’ to international performer.

A darkly comic journey through 24 hours in the life of a village called Little Bevan, this new play by Robert Alan Evans promises live music, storytelling and the spirit of a 10th century saint..

With his inimitable charm and wit, Shane will have you laughing out loud as he reveals his past through a vivid display of characters, lived experiences and comical stories, reflecting on how race, language, identity and cultures have defined him and his career.

THE TALE OF LITTLE BEVAN

TICKETS £16, CONCESSIONS £13

TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & DANCE SCHOOLS £8.50

MUSIC £10

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Following on from their acclaimed show A Brief History of Music, GreenMatthews bring you a new show which explores our rich history of witty wordplay and melodic mirth.

Chris Green (piano, guitar, accordion) and Sophie Matthews (early woodwinds, flute, saxophone) bring you 4 centuries of chromatic comedy, ranging from bawdy Restoration ballads to stinging Sixties satire. Featuring songs by Noël Coward, Tom Lehrer, Flanders and Swann and a host of other lesser-known songwriters, this fun and fast-moving revue will have you rolling in the aisles!

TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

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MUSIC THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

LES MCKEOWN'S BAY CITY ROLLERS Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to The Courtyard! Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.

Les brings back the all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love plus many more; as well as introducing songs from the new album “Lost Songs”. Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers bring a new energy to all the classic hits.

TICKETS £24.50

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FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

BOWIE EXPERIENCE Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie.

A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.

Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to theatres across the globe. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!

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From The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Paul O’Grady Show, and ITV’s The Imitation Game, the girl with a thousand voices returns to the UK with a brand new show for this nationwide tour.

Through her uncanny impressions and musical mash-ups, this ‘comic firecracker with a pyrotechnic voice’ (Time Out) will celebrate the stars who’ve made lasting impressions on us all.

‘A Tour De Force!’

New York Times TICKETS £20

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Calling all lions, zebras, monkeys and turtles, Herefordshire’s Family Festival is back and this year we’re celebrating the world of ANIMALS!

HEREFORDSHIRE'S

FAMILY FESTIVAL HALF TERM 26 OCTOBER - 2 NOVEMBER 2019

HANSEL & GRETEL

THE BIRD SHOW

JACK & THE BEANS TALK MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

HANSEL & GRETEL

A colourful retelling of the classic Grimms’ fairy tale, serving up a feast of delicious music, dynamic scenery and knock-your-socks-off puppetry. A show to tickle your eyes, your ears, and your tastebuds!

TICKETS £7.50

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

GARLIC THEATRE PRESENT

JACK & THE BEANS TALK Charming and inventive with plenty of interaction, an enormous beanstalk, bags of gold and a smelly old giant. An ideal gentle introduction to theatre, for ages 3–7.

TICKETS £7.50

THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

SCIENCE MADE SIMPLE PRESENT

CARTOON SCIENCE

Want to discover the differences between cartoon science and real science? We look at friction, materials, gravity, the laws of motion and more. The show features original animated clips, audience interaction and lot of demonstrations of ‘real-world’ science.

TICKETS £7.50

FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

THE LAST BAGUETTE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

THE BIRD SHOW

A flap-tastic family comedy, The Bird Show uses live music, puppetry and lots of silly bird jokes in this heart-fluttering physical comedy about conservation, migration and imagination.

Suitable for the whole brood including fledglings from 4+ TICKETS £7.50

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HEREFORDSHIRE'S FAMILY FESTIVAL FUN DAY

ANIMAL KINGDOM THEME

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2019

Get out your monkey tails, practise your fin splashing and brush those manes as you join us for a whole day packed full of family fun.

This year’s Animal Kingdom themed Family Festival (as voted for by you), will be full of paw-some activities, buzzing workshops & purrfect performances, with lots of inclusive events for everyone to join in with!

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 1pm & 3pm MAIN HOUSE

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS FAMILY CONCERT OOTS presents Saint-Saëns’s spectacular Carnival of the Animals narrated by the irrepressible Matthew Sharp and illustrated live by artist James Mayhew. An irresistible chorus line of lions, tortoises, kangaroos, donkeys, fish, fossils and even pianists all get their moment in the spotlight.

TICKETS £7.50

Fancy dress is encouraged from everyone!

courtyard.org.uk/familyfestival Exciting events so far include...

Creepy Crawly Creations & Snail Racing with WildPlay

Jungle Sounds with Lofty & Rich from The Music Pool arent & Child Yoga with Becks P from Starlight he Nomadic Museum of T Natural History Looby Loo Face Painting Baby Sensory with Ditsy’s Little Stars The Anarchists Mobile Library And much more!

All events will be low cost or free, with lots of drop in activities throughout the day. Ticketed activities will go on sale in September, follow our Facebook page @CourtyardHereford for updates.

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 5pm STUDIO THEATRE

JUNGLE FAMILY RAVE Join Club Kids for The Courtyard’s first ever family rave! In true family festival style this Jungle Rave sensation will be full of bubbles, balloons and big jungle beats galore, bring your crew and we’ll get you dancing. Suitable for all ages, ear defenders for tiny people are recommended.

Remember the family that raves together, stays together!

TICKETS £5, CHILDREN £4, FAMILY £15

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If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!

TICKETS £20

The Upbeat Beatles are second to none powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.

The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.

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FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

ID NIGHT

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

ID Night gives upand-coming artists from every art form the opportunity to perform to a new audience. So try something different and join us for a unique experience on the Main House stage enjoying exciting emerging work from around the world.

There will be wine in the wings for audience and artists at the end of the evening.

TICKETS £5

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COMEDY SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 8pm MAIN HOUSE

ANDY PARSONS: HEALING THE NATION Yes, he’s back. A year and a half since his last tour Peak Bullsh*t, household name and nonsense-nailer Andy Parsons is back on the road with Healing The Nation - and Andy is confident that playing to a whole host of theatres across the UK will undoubtedly mend the myriad divisions this country faces.

As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Q.I. etc. – and repeated on Dave.

TICKETS £17

‘Cracking adlibbing…a joke-rich rallying call for a better Britain’ The Guardian

MUSIC WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS The Tannahill Weavers are one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland.

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They are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage. From reflective ballads to foot stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.

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HEREFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

KIPPS - THE NEW HALF A SIXPENCE This new stage version of the classic British musical, fresh from its recent run in London’s West End, has been masterfully adapted by Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes.

Arthur Kipps, an orphan, is an over-worked draper’s assistant. When Kipps unexpectedly inherits a fortune that propels him into high society, it confuses everything he thought he knew about life and love.

With the help of his friends, Arthur learns that if you want to have the chance of living the right life, you need to make the right choices.

10% Early Bird Discounts on all tickets – Limited time only!

TICKETS TUE & WED EVENING + SAT MATINEE: £20, CONCESSIONS £18, THU, FRI & SAT EVENING: £22, CONCESSIONS £20 THEATRE FRIDAY 8 NOVEMBER 7.30 £10 pm £8 STUDIO THEATRE OR

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Writer, performer and activist Phoebe Kemp’s one-woman show about the true story of May Billinghurst, using original letters and extracts between May, her family, Emmeline Pankhurst and other suffragettes.

Known as ‘the Cripple Suffragette’, May played a key role in the women’s rights movement. Today, in a society where many continue to fight for their voices to be heard, Kemp returns to her story and asks - how far have we come in 100 years?

Age recommendation 10+ TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

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STCAROLE KING ADOF THE MUSIC Carole – The Music of Carole King is the story of the career of one of the most successful and admired songwriters in the history of popular music.

Featuring not only songs from the Carole King songbook but also songs that were written and recorded by some of the greatest artists and song writing partnerships and iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Monkees, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, Little Eva, Herman’s Hermits and James Taylor. This incredible journey through the music that defined an era will have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles.

TICKETS £24.50

CAFÉ BAR EVENT WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 5pm - 9pm

BON APPÉTIT FRENCH FOOD EVENING

To celebrate the French Film Festival, we’re holding a special French Food evening where you can have two courses of decadent French Food. So whether you’re attending the festival or not, this is a culinary evening not to be missed.

TICKETS £15.75 WITH ALCOHOLIC DRINK, £13.75 WITH SOFT DRINK

DANCE THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET PRESENT

THE NUTCRACKER

Russian National Ballet returns to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker, the charming and kindly fairy tale that’s one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire.

This eternal seasonal favourite will be an unforgettable journey in the run-up to Christmas and an ideal introduction to audiences of any age to the magic that is classical ballet.

A wonderful treat full of glitter for the whole family!

TICKETS £24, CONCESSIONS £22, UNDER 16s £18

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DOUG ALLAN: WILD IMAGES, WILD LIFE

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Join multi-award winning wildlife cameraman Doug Allan for an evening of behind the scenes stories for all the family, with highlights from the most challenging assignments of his 35 years filming wildlife in the remotest places on Earth.

Doug has become one of the world’s best known and respected cameramen. He’s filmed for series including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Human Planet, Frozen Planet, Ocean Giants and Forces of Nature with Brian Cox. This new presentation traces Doug’s personal journey as he discusses how he’s seen pollution and climate change affect the natural world.

TICKETS £20

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‘Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug Allan’ Sir David Attenborough

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SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

The show rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concert of its kind. The hits just keep on coming - That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more.

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

TICKETS £23, CONCESSIONS £22 Sponsored by

FAMILY SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER 11am RELAXED PERFORMANCE 1.30pm STUDIO THEATRE

HALF A STRING PRESENT

UNDER THE FROZEN MOON It’s so cold in Nunavut that the moon has frozen.

A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. Under the dazzling aurora and glittering stars, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats.

In this heart-warming tale, a fierce, courageous young girl sets out to confront the dragon who has hoarded all the fire and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, exciting puppetry and atmospheric live music, Under the Frozen Moon brings life to a beautiful world of COURTYARD FAMILY ice and adventure.

SATURDAYS Free pre-activity from Suitable for young 10.30am: Space crafts children (3+), aimed at the whole family.

TICKETS £7.50

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KEITH JAMES IN CONCERT

THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN Enigmatic and mysterious, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character who challenged us to listen more carefully, think more deeply and recognize our own fragility.

With a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and a love of the ‘pure song’ Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable.

The concert includes Cohen’s well known songs: Famous Blue Raincoat, Sisters of Mercy, Suzanne and Hallelujah alongside rarer and profound writing: Who by Fire, Joan of Arc and Secret Life.

TICKETS £18

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MONDAY 9 DECEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

A WINTER UNION

A Winter Union is a festive folk band like no other. From five leading lights of the British roots scene expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the band delight you with a repertoire of original seasonal songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, and classics from both sides of the Atlantic.

“It’s an early Christmas treat and a perfect seasonal music present!” Laurel Canyon Music TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

THEATRE THURSDAY 12 & FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

EUROPEAN ARTS PRESENT

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A Christmas Carol was the first public performance Charles Dickens gave of his own work. He enacted it over 150 times and the effect on the public was phenomenal. This Christmas, you can experience what it must have been like to be in the audience.

Actor John O’Connor faithfully recreates Dickens’ famous performance of his best-loved ghost story.

Come and enjoy a seasonal treat in the spirit of Christmas past, present and future.

TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

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EXHIBITIONS

Images from h.Art Herefordshire Open and Young Open Exhibition FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER

FRIDAY 11 - SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 – SUNDAY 5 JANUARY 2020

h.Art PRESENT

MediaSHYPP PRESENT

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HEREFORDSHIRE OPEN AND YOUNG OPEN EXHIBITION 2019 Herefordshire Open & Young Open 2019 will mark the start of h.Art (Herefordshire Art Week). Featuring local artists’ work, it will showcase the varied creative output from within the county as well as h.Art participating venues.

The exhibition is being organised by members of Framework Herefordshire, a support network for emerging artists living, working or studying in the county.

UNDER DECONSTRUCTION: BENEATH THE SURFACE, BEYOND THE ETHER.

Under Deconstruction is a contemporary mixed art exhibition exploring our lived experience of self and identity, of the external and internal environments which we create and exist.

The works draw attention to contemporary conversations around mental health, spirituality, youth, gender and identity.

Young people accessing the MediaSHYPP media and arts project will exhibit their pieces of original work produced by working alongside local and international artists.

Tickets £9.50 | Concessions £8.50 School & Nursery groups £7.50 *Courtyard Family Saturdays £7.50

2 Fine Art graduates 2 worlds apart, together. Roger and Harrie.

It was 2014 when Harrie chose to study a Foundation Course at the Hereford College of Art. At about the same time her father, Roger, was driven, by others, to go for an interview, with a Portfolio, to Hereford College of Art (HCA).

Same course as Harrie but probably not with an equal sense of mission nor enthusiasm.

How that all changed for Roger!

Given the green light at an interview to join the course his mission became clear and he became an ultra-keen student of Art. Although he saw himself working in ceramics, very early on paint became his true love. Harrie developed a more conceptual approach to her work.

Roger moved on to a degree in Fine Art, whilst Harrie went to Bristol (UWE). They both graduated in 2018.

They then showcased their work together at East Friars Gallery and now, by invitation, at The Courtyard.

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PRODUCTIONS

Saturday 7 - Tuesday 31 December 2019 Join the little elves as they go on a magical adventure to help recover the poor Shoemaker’s fortune.

Will they be the Christmas miracle the Shoemaker so desperately needs? Join us at The Courtyard and see the story of The Elves and The Shoemaker unfold, live on stage!

Bursting with interactive puppetry, original songs and lots of family fun, this enchanting children’s show, that teaches the joy of giving, is sure to get you into the festive mood!

TICKETS £9.50, CONCESSIONS £8.50, SCHOOL & NURSERY GROUPS £7.50 *COURTYARD FAMILY SATURDAYS £7.50

7 - 31 December 2019 Sat 7 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18

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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SHOW FEEDBACK 2018 “A perfect introduction to live theatre... beautifully paced and packed full of fun and laughter.” Hereford Times

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“One of the best children’s studio shows I’ve seen. Funny, slick, energetic & so cute.” Audience Member

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FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2019 – SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 2020

The spectacular family pantomime for 2019-20!

Directed by Estelle van Warmelo Written by Lyndsay Maples

Great British Pantomime Awards - Pantom ime of the Year Nominee 2018/19

Co-Sponsored by Supporting

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You’ll have a ball at everyone’s favourite pantomime, Cinderella!

This magical, family-friendly show will be packed with spectacular costumes, magnificent sets, fabulous songs, dazzling dancing and a coachload of hilarity… everything that makes The Courtyard pantomime an unmissable Christmas tradition! What’s more, with not one but two devious dames as the Ugly Sisters, this year’s show is set to be double the fun! Prepare to boo, hiss and cheer – oh yes you will! – in this sparkling festive treat.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING… BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY! NOVEMBER 2019

Saturday 21 2pm 7pm Sunday 22 2pm 7pm Monday 23 2pm 7pm Tuesday 24 10.30am 2.30pm Thursday 26 2pm 7pm Friday 27 2pm 7pm Saturday 28 2pm 7pm Sunday 29 2pm 7pm Monday 30 2pm 7pm Tuesday 31 1pm 5pm

Friday 29 7pm Saturday 30 2pm 7pm DECEMBER 2019 Sunday 1 2pm 6.30pm Tuesday 3 10am 7pm

Wednesday 4 10am Thursday 5 10am Friday 6 1pm 8pm Saturday 7 2pm 7pm Sunday 8 2pm 6.30pm Tuesday 10 10am 2pm Wednesday 11 10am 2pm Thursday 12 1pm 7pm Friday 13 1pm 8pm

Saturday 14 2pm AD ST7pm Sunday 15 2pm 6.30pm Tuesday 17 10am 2pm Wednesday 18 10am 2pm Thursday 19 1pm 8pm £8

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Signed Performance *(Family price is for 4 tickets, at least 1 adult.)

Super Save £11 £18.50/£17.50 Conc £17.50/£16.50 *Family £68/£64

£20.50/£19.50 Conc £19.50/£18.50 *Family £76/£72 dult Nights £22.50 A (over 18’s only)

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LIVE SCREENINGS TICKETS £18 CONCESSIONS £15 BUY TICKETS FOR FOUR OR MORE MET OPERA SCREENINGS FOR £12.50 EACH MARIA STUARDA

PORGY & BESS

TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 5.55pm

SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 5.55pm

SATURDAY 25 APRIL 5.55pm

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 5.55pm

SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 5.55pm

SATURDAY 9 MAY 5.55pm

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 5.55pm

SATURDAY 29 FEBRUARY 5.55pm

SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER 5.55pm

SATURDAY 14 MARCH 4.55pm

TURANDOT (ENCORE)

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PORGY & BESS

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

MARIA STUARDA

AGRIPPINA

AKHNATEN

DER FLIEGENDE HOLLANDER

TICKETS £15

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

FRIDAY 19 JULY 7pm

THE MAGIC FLUTE

MONDAY 12 AUGUST 7pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE THE MAGIC FLUTE

LEONARDO: THE WORKS

WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 7.15pm

LEONARDO: THE WORKS

THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 7.15pm

LUCIAN FREUD: A SELF PORTRAIT

LUCIAN FREUD: A SELF PORTRAIT

TUESDAY 7 APRIL 7.15pm

EASTER IN ART

FRIDA KAHLO

WEDNESDAY 8 JULY 7.15pm

FRIDA KAHLO

Join Linda Casey, an independent art historian, lecturer and Official Guide at Tate Britain and Tate Modern, for a themed pre-screening talk before all Exhibition on Screen events.

6pm | TICKETS £8

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TICKETS £15

TICKETS £18 CONCESSIONS £15 BUY TICKETS FOR FOUR OR MORE ROH SCREENINGS FOR £12.50 EACH RAYMONDA ACT III

SWAN LAKE

WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 6.45pm

TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER 7.15pm

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 7.15pm

THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER 7.30pm

TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 7.15pm TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER 7.15pm

WEDNESDAY 1 APRIL 7.15pm

DON GIOVANNI (ENCORE) DON PASQUALE

COPPELIA

THE NUTCRACKER

TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER 7.15pm

THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 7.15pm

CONCERTO / ENIGMA VARIATIONS / RAYMONDA ACT III

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 7.45pm

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SWAN LAKE

TUESDAY 21 APRIL 7pm

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ PAGLIACCI

LA BOHEME

THURSDAY 28 MAY 7.15pm

TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 7.15pm

THURSDAY 18 JUNE 7.45pm

MARSTON & SCARLETT WORLD PREMIERES

THE DANTE PROJECT ELEKTRA

TICKETS £14 Supported by

PRESENT LAUGHTER

THURSDAY 25 JULY 7pm

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY (12A) WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER 7pm

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (12A)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER 7pm

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (12A)

THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 7pm

HANSARD (15)

MONDAY 16 DECEMBER 7pm

PRESENT LAUGHTER (12A)

SATURDAY 27 & MONDAY 29 JULY 7pm

ANDRE RIEU MAASTRICHT (U) TICKETS £15

WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 7pm

MEASURE FOR MEASURE

TICKETS £15

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THEATRE HIRE,

EVENTS & HOSPITALITY

The Courtyard is a vibrant and creative hub in the heart of Herefordshire. Our beautiful, unique & versatile building can provide a dramatic and memorable venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions or corporate hires, as well as performance hires.

With two theatres, IT suite and three function rooms, as well as an on-site car park, technical staff, excellent transport links and award-winning catering options, The Courtyard is the perfect choice for your event.

Each package can be tailor-made to suit you with a dedicated House Manager overseeing the entire process.

For more information, contact the Front of House Team: foh@courtyard.org.uk | 01432 346530 Or visit courtyard.org.uk/venue-hire

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GET INVOLVED

WELCOME

The Courtyard’s award-winning participation team work with our community to bring the arts into everyone’s lives!

Youth Theatre The Courtyard Youth Theatre provides an inclusive and accessible environment that inspires young people to learn, develop and create.

Weekly Youth Theatre Sessions during term-time for ages 4 - 21. At The Courtyard, Bromyard Conquest, Kington Primary School and now at Phoenix Theatre in Ross-on-Wye. For more information, including times and fees, get in touch: courtyard.org.uk/youth-theatre 01432 346526 takepart@courtyard.org.uk

Education

Creative Ageing

Mental Health Project

The Courtyard Education Team provide a relevant, worthwhile and engaging programme of schools’ work, from termly projects to one off workshops. All of which aim to complement the curriculum and achieve specific learning objectives whilst having a positive impact on students.

The Courtyard was the first Dementia Friendly Arts Centre in the UK and is committed to engaging older people with the arts.

With the support of Herefordshire Community Foundation and Herefordshire Mind, The Courtyard’s Education team are offering creative workshops to secondary schools and youth groups to help open up the discussion around mental health.

For more information about what we could offer your school, education packs and price lists, get in touch: courtyard.org.uk/education 01432 346526 takepart@courtyard.org.uk

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To see our Dementia Friendly events and workshops for older people, visit courtyard.org.uk/creative-ageing

Arts Award We have a range of supporter events and a team of trained Arts Award Advisers who are happy to support young people to complete their Arts Award. To find out more contact Ellen Dorsett on 01432 346536 or ellen.dorsett@courtyard.org.uk courtyard.org.uk/arts-award

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For more information about #TalkAwayDontWalkAway or to book a workshop, call 01432 346526 or email takepart@courtyard.org.uk.

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OUR FUTURE...

YOUR COURTYARD #TransformTheYard During summer 2020 we will undertake The Courtyard Capital Expansion Project, part-funded by a grant from Arts Council England.

Transform The Yard is an exciting project that will set the stage for the future, transforming our much-loved venue and improving customer experience, increasing accessibility and enabling us to reach even more people with our community work.

Our ambitions have no limits but our resources do… and we need your help!

We have secured most of the funding, but need to raise a further £700,000 to complete the work, with an additional £200,00 for fitting out.

“The demand for culture has grown alongside the population of Herefordshire and The Courtyard is now running at capacity. Without the transformation project, The Courtyard would be overwhelmed by demand and, if we remained as we are, within five years we would be unable to continue operating in our current form.”

Ian Archer, Chief Executive & Artistic Director.

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There will be significant changes to the building including a more accessible entrance and Box Office, a new space to allow more workshops and meeting hires as well as a retail space for local arts and crafts. We’ll also be extending and transforming the Café Bar areas, including creating a beautiful outdoor terrace.

So help us to ensure that The Courtyard continues to be a place for arts, entertainment, community and friends for generations to come.

Visit courtyard.org.uk/transformtheyard for more information.

It’ll be business as usual during the work, but please bear with us as the transformation takes place!

Glenn Howells Architects, original designers of The Courtyard, have been commissioned to undertake the project. Here are some of the artists impressions.

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NEW RETAIL SPACE

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FUNDRAISING Transform The Yard!

Next year we’re embarking on a transformational development of The Courtyard and really want you to be a part of it.

Thanks to everyone who helped make our 20th Anniversary Appeal such a success, raising more than £40,000 at the time of going to press with more to come before the end of the Appeal in August.

The new and really exciting news is that we’re just about to embark on a major capital project - a transformational development of the existing spaces within the venue next spring/summer and we really want you to be a part of this!

The building work – see page 40 for more information – will cost approximately £1.2 million.

The good news is that we’ve already secured a £500,000 grant from Arts Council England, alongside a generous five-figure pledge from an anonymous supporter.

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We are applying to various trusts and foundations too but really need the help of all our members, supporters and audiences to reach the target. We will all have our part to play in transforming this wonderful venue for future generations, creating the ability to generate vital long term additional income for the charity.

We’ll be launching the Transform The Yard fundraising campaign this autumn so watch this space and if you’d like any information or wish to donate now, please contact Individual Giving Manager Melanie Denning on 01432 346503, email: melanie.denning@ courtyard.org.uk

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INCLUSIVE COURTYARD

Our aim at The Courtyard is to be a welcoming venue for everyone, ensuring that every visit is an enjoyable one and giving every individual a special experience. Download our latest Access Newsletter from courtyard.org.uk/access

Relaxed Screenings

Dementia Friendly

Relaxed film screenings are open to everyone but may benefit individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning difficulties or sensory and communication difficulties. We aim to have a Relaxed Screening at least once a season.

The Courtyard was the first Arts Centre in the UK to join the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA). The DAA is committed to transforming the quality of life of people living with dementia and their carers.

Relaxed Performances A Relaxed Performance is specifically designed for those who would appreciate a less formal theatre environment.

Visit courtyard.org.uk/relaxed-performances for more information and up to date events.

Audio Description Audio Description for the visually impaired, is available on selected live events and film screenings.

The Courtyard has been working to develop initiatives to ensure The Courtyard is a ‘dementia friendly’ venue. All of our staff and stewards receive Dementia Awareness training to help them understand the needs of people living with dementia.

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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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Choose your ticket online 24 hours a day courtyard.org.uk Pay by cash, cheque, Courtyard vouchers or by most major debit and credit cards.

These are available on live events. Tickets are held for three working days or until seven days before the show, whichever comes sooner.

Unconfirmed tickets will be released after this time.

10% deposit is required if a reservation is requested for longer than three days.

We have a strict no-refunds policy. Refunds are only given for the ticket value when an event has been cancelled (transaction fee is nonrefundable). 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.

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ACCESS 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 Infra-red T-Loop Hearing system is installed inside the auditorium.

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.

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

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Audio Description is live commentary given 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 Audio Described film screenings

Cinderella Saturday 14 December 2pm Audio Described TT performances are preceded by a free, optional Touch Tour of the set & costumes, for visually impaired customers. Please contact Box Office for full information.

Hard of Hearing Audio enhancement facilities are available for events in the Main House and the Studio. This can be used with or without a hearing aid.

FIND US Car Parking There is a pay and display car park at The Courtyard. Spaces are limited.

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

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

Cycling If you like to avoid traffic and cycle in, we have a bike shelter in our Car Park.

The full address for Sat Nav is The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR

courtyard.org.uk

Design savageandgray.co.uk 7365-19

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