September - December 2018 Live Guide by The Courtyard Hereford

SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 2018

Bugsy Malone, The Courtyard’s first Youth Production 1998

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WELCOME Welcome to our autumn season here at The Courtyard, and what a season it promises to be!

Not only will they perform an exceptional programme of orchestral concerts at The Courtyard but we will be working with the orchestra as part of our ongoing programme with schools and through our work with Creative Ageing delivering projects out in the community of Herefordshire.

The 18 September 2018 marks 20 years since The Courtyard opened its doors – a fantastic achievement that we’re extremely proud of. A lot has changed over the years, but our ethos remains the same; to put the community at the heart of everything we do. We create artistic excellence locally and nationally and build opportunities for all through participation, diversity and inclusion.

All of this excitement is topped off by a first for The Courtyard… Peter Pan. This classic JM Barrie tale will be brought live to the stage of The Courtyard in a pantomime that will really hook you in!

Our exciting 20th Anniversary will bring many special events as highlighted on page 3. We also have some very special events to commemorate the occasion; kicking off with The Courtyard’s new production, The Goal. Commissioned by The Courtyard and working in partnership with Hereford Football Club, The Goal celebrates one of Hereford’s most iconic moments; that Giant-Killing Ronnie Radford Goal.

I’ll leave you with a quote from the Artistic Director, Jonathan Stone, from our opening in September 1998: “At last, the long cherished dream of a new theatre and arts centre for Herefordshire is about to become a reality. We are creating a place that will live for many generations to come. The Courtyard will excite and inspire, becoming a centre for the whole community. The Courtyard is an investment in all our futures.” – Jonathan Stone, Artistic Director (1998)

I am also delighted to announce that we will be bringing the fabulous Orchestra of the Swan to The Courtyard for a very exciting partnership and residency.

Ian Archer Chief Executive & Artistic Director THE COURTYARD’S FIRST BROCHURE

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UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS…

20TH BIRTHDAY GALA DINNER

THE COURTYARD, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR 20 YEARS 18 September 1998 – The day The Courtyard opened its doors for the first time. We are going to have lots of fun celebrating over the next year! To commemorate our birthday, we took a trip down memory lane & dug out The Courtyard’s opening brochure; here are some of our favourite quotes…

SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 7pm CARRIAGES AT 12.30am

Includes fizz on arrival, delicious three-course meal and tea/coffee & petit fours. Join us for a unique and glamorous celebration of The Courtyard’s 20th Anniversary; including Live music from The Hey Yahs!, pianist Mark Latimer and double bass player Peter Cabara. Performances from The Courtyard Youth Theatre, X-entricity and Hereford Academy of Dance. Plus a Sponsored by Grand Auction and raffle. Dress Code - The Roaring Twenties or Black Tie To book call Box office on 01432 340555. For more information, contact Melanie Denning 01432 346503, melanie.denning@courtyard.org.uk TICKETS £75 (TABLES OF 10 £750)

CABARET (15) TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 7.30pm

Cake cutting at 6.45pm, and a special Burlesque curtain raiser before the film. Join us at The Courtyard for the 1920s themed 20th Anniversary party. The first show to be performed at The Courtyard was Cabaret back in 1998, so, it is fitting that we mark the anniversary with a film screening of the musical performed 20 years ago. Come dressed in 1920s theme and enjoy a drink in our bar to some ragtime music.

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“A city without a theatre is a city without a heart and if ever a city deserved a theatre, it’s Hereford. The very best of luck to The Courtyard. It must be supported.” Kenneth Cranham

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“A new Centre for the Arts opening in Hereford is indeed cause for local celebration, but the opening of The Courtyard – is cause for celebration countrywide. I send you all my very best wishes.” Joanna Lumley

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We’d love to add to our archives and hear some of your memories of The Courtyard over the last 20 years. If you’d like to send your recollections or photos, please email them to us boxoffice@courtyard.org.uk or post them on social media with #IHeartCY20

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BUGSY MALONE (U) SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 2pm

Pre film activities and cake cutting from 1.30pm Join us with all the family for this celebration of The Courtyard’s 20th Anniversary. The first youth musical at The Courtyard was Bugsy Malone performed in 1998. This film will mark the anniversary with a pre-film curtain raiser by the current Courtyard Youth Theatre. TICKETS £7, CONCESSIONS £6.50 CHILDREN UNDER 16 £5

CAFÉ BAR EVENTS

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 12noon to 2pm. We will be taking a summer break during August

First Tuesday of the month at 8pm. A great opportunity for emerging local talent of all ages. Please note there is no Open Mic in August

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

Creating dishes from scratch, with fresh local produce is what we’re all about. We love to be creative and try new things, without ever compromising on quality. Don’t miss our new menu this season and remember to always check our ever changing specials board. We look forward to welcoming you to The Courtyard Café Bar!

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Celebrate Christmas in style this year and try something new for your office party or night out with friends. This mouth-watering two course buffet is a fantastic way to celebrate the festive season with colleagues and friends... and the best part? You can enjoy your Festive Fork before Pantomime or a Heineken Comedy Club to really make a night of it!

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Looking to add some glamour to your evening out? Then why not treat yourself to Prosecco and Sweet Canapés in the interval this season? Just £7.95 on selected shows

To find out more or to book your table for pre-show dining call 01432 346525 or email catering@courtyard.org.uk You can see our latest menus online at courtyard.org.uk/cafe-bar 4

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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

FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 8.30pm STARRING

JACK BARRY DAN THOMAS ANNIE MCGRATH FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 8.30pm STARRING

JULIAN DEANE SEAN MCLOUGHLIN STEFF TODD

TICKETS £12.50

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 8.30pm STARRING

GLENN MOORE TRAVIS JAY JACOB HAWLEY FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER 8.30pm STARRING

STEVE BUGEJA JOEY PAGE SOPHIE DUKER

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THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

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MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER 7.15pm

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TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 7.45pm

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MONDAY 3 & WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER 7.15pm

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It is 1660. The Puritans have run away with their drab grey tails between their legs. Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, French and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is selling oranges for sixpence. Little does she know who’s watching. TICKETS £19, CONCESSIONS £15

TALK TUESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

HENRY BLOFELD: 78 RETIRED Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years commentating on international cricket. The cherished golden voice of cricket has decided to celebrate by touring the country with his brand-new show, jam-packed full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the TMS box not allowed on the radio! Don’t miss the chance to wave a bat in honour to the last bastion of the original Test Match Special team; the team who made it the much-loved programme it is today. The summers of cricket will never be the same without our ‘Dear Old Thing’. TICKETS £21

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ON TOUR WITH ELVIS Michael King’s On Tour With Elvis is without doubt the UK’s authoritative touring Elvis show. An exciting 2-hour 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 ever hear! TICKETS £23 MUSIC THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

THE FINAL JOUST: THE BARRON KNIGHTS It’s now over 50 years since The Barron Knights started touring the world with their unique style of comedy and rock’n’roll. With over 300 performances at the London Palladium to their credit they have established themselves as a unique musical comedy attraction. You are guaranteed to leave a Barron Knights show with the feeling that you have had a tremendous night out. The Barron Knights are the only group to have toured with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. TICKETS £22, CONCESSIONS £21 0 £1 £8 PROSECCO AND SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95 OR

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TALK - FUNDRAISER SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

A VICAR’S LIFE LIVE!

Join the Herefordshire vicars from the BBC TV show to find out what they really do all day, explore their own personal walk with God, and get the inside track from behind the scenes on the documentary. Hear from Revd Nicholas Lowton and his wish for people to know as much about Jesus’s life as they do of his birth, Revd Ruth Hulse on how the church needs to reach out to young people and Father Matthew Cashmore on how small acts of good change the world. There will also be a guest performance from vocalist April Shipton. Join in the conversation beforehand and submit your question to the vicars on #AVicarsLife. This is a joint fundraiser between The Courtyard (Reg. Charity No. 1067869) and Hereford Diocese (Reg. Charity No. 249685) TICKETS £12

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COMEDY SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 8pm MAIN HOUSE

MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE: DEVIL MAY CARE A new stand up show from multi-award winning comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Snowflake, Nazi, Remoaner, Trot, Libtard, Brextremist, Feminazi, Piers Morgan… As we divide each other up into more and more unpleasant categories of evil, it is time to establish, once and for all, what is good and what is bad. “Sharpest one-liner merchant’” Sunday Times

COMEDY MONDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

CANNON & BALL: THE DRESSING ROOM

“If you haven’t seen him live, then you haven’t seen him at his very best” ***** The Mirror

Touring by public demand, the hilarious comedy play, written by Bobby Ball, that combines sitcom and variety with some outstanding and memorable stand-up comedy from Cannon and Ball and friends. A whole night of truly great comedy entertainment!

TICKETS £18

“This is a brilliantly uplifting two hours of variety with HUGE belly laughs throughout. Enjoy being in the presence of showbiz royalty” Celebrity Radio TICKETS £21, CONCESSIONS £20 PROSECCO AND SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

DANCE WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

ECHOES / I IMAGINE Aakash Odedra has a growing international reputation for solo performance inspired by South Asian classical dance, contemporary dance and collaboration. Echoes and I Imagine is Odedra’s latest solo double bill. Echoes is a high-octane Kathak dance experience created by Kathak icon Aditi Mangaldas. I Imagine is a more immediate and political work uses movement, text and a few simple props to explore the immigrant experience. “a piece to stimulate thought as well as marvel at what this dancer, poet and production have achieved” British Theatre Guide 0

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MUSIC - TRIBUTE FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK Some Guys Have All The Luck is a fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar! Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary singer-songwriter and performer right down to the last detail – from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time. TICKETS £22.50

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SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 8pm MAIN HOUSE

GREG RUSSELL & CIARAN ALGAR: UTOPIA & WASTELAND

SEANN WALSH: AFTER THIS ONE, I’M GOING HOME

Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar joined forces in 2011. Combining Russell’s powerful vocals and driving guitar style with Algar’s All-Ireland winning fiddle playing, the duo have become one of the most sought after acts on the British folk scene. In 2013 the pair won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award before going on to win the Horizon Award for best breakthrough act from the same source in 2014. In 2015, they were nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Duo category. “folk at its very best” Maverick TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the selfdubbed “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

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TALK MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON Sir Michael Parkinson a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries. In conversation with his son Mike and showing highlights from the Parkinson archive, An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable journey from a pit village in Yorkshire to the top of those famous stairs whilst reliving the best moments from a show that for many defined their Saturday night. TICKETS £32.50 PROSECCO AND SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

MUSIC - TRIBUTE WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the world’s 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. TICKETS £22

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MUSIC WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

MARTIN HARLEY & DANIEL KIMBRO Always engaging and far from predictable these “Two musicians at the top of their game” (Music Riot) seek to push the boundaries of blues, folk and American roots music. Original compositions on Slide guitar, double bass, harmony vocals and good humoured banter are cornerstones of their live shows. Martin plays a 100 year Weissenborn (Hawaiian acoustic lap guitar), Daniel plucks beats, scratches and bows his upright bass to create an unexpected array of sounds. TICKETS £16

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MUSIC THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables present a blockbusting two hour show and is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. R

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FAMILY SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

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THE DASILVA MARIONETTE CIRCUS TROUPE

The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe has been delighting audiences of all ages, around the world, for almost half a century. This traditional family show has been brought right up to date with all the thrills and spills of a real-life circus. This show uses no less than 18 beautifully crafted trick marionettes and integrates the puppeteers into the circus performance, creating a buoyant and memorable piece of theatre for all ages. TICKETS £7.50

COURTYARD FAMILY SATURDAYS Free pre-show activity make your own juggling balls from 10.30am

VARIETY WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER 6pm STUDIO THEATRE

THRILLS, SPILLS AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PILLS A sharing of a creative exploration of ageing bodies by professional aerial artists-Nix Barnaville (46) and Sally Gibson (59), including a work in progress performance, an exhibition and a Q&A session... looking forward to a continued life in the air. FREE EVENT (MUST BE BOOKED)

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MUSIC FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

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MADE IN WALES

Featuring Phylip Harries (the saxophone playing dame in the last two Courtyard Pantomimes), Lowri-Ann Richards, Llinos Daniel and Sean Williams, Aur Cymru, Welsh Gold’s AD Made in Wales is a reverent, nostalgic, bawdy and biting celebration of Wales and Welshness in poetry and music from the sixth century to the present day. Performed in Welsh and English and featuring the work of some of Wales finest poets, writers and musicians, Made in Wales takes us on a journey through a Wales of passion and beauty, of lament and rapture, of anger and pain, of yesterday and tomorrow. A Wales of words and music. TICKETS £18, CONCESSIONS £16

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WEDNESDAY 10 – SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER 7.30pm STSATURDAY MATINEE 2.30pm STUDIO THEATRE

HERE TO THERE PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

THE BLINDING LIGHT Howard Brenton’s new play tells the astonishing story of August Strindberg’s ‘Inferno’ period. Abandoning theatre, living a life of squalid splendour, Strindberg practises alchemy. In his hotel room, he attempts to make gold by finding the philosopher’s stone, the secret of creation. As his grasp of reality weakens his first two wives visit him to bring him to his senses. But their interventions spin out of control. And – are they really his wives at all? For four years in fin-de-siècle Paris, Europe’s most famous playwright vanished. Most people thought he had gone insane. When he reappeared, his new plays changed theatre forever. TICKETS £17, CONCESSIONS £13

THEATRE TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

SILENT UPROAR PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

A SUPER HAPPY STORY (ABOUT FEELING SUPER SAD) Madeleine MacMahon, a long standing Courtyard Pantomime cast member, stars in this fantastic production, written by Olivier award winner Jon Brittain (Rotterdam & Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho). With music by Matthew Floyd Jones (Frisky and Mannish), prepare for a hilarious cabaret musical about depression that explains how it’s OK to not be OK. Sally’s a happy person. She doesn’t let little things get her down and almost never cries. But she’s got an illness. It makes her feel like she isn’t the person she wants to be, but she doesn’t want anyone to know about it. RECOMMENDED 16+ TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

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★★★★★ ThreeWeeks Edinburgh, Miro Magazine, What’sOnStage ★★★★ The Scotsman, The Stage, Hull Daily Mail “A Super Happy Story is superb” Lyn Gardner

TALK WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

AN AUDIENCE WITH ADAM HENSON Farmer and Presenter from BBC TV’s Countryfile. Adam Henson is perhaps the best-known farmer in the UK, presenting his own section on BBC TV’s Countryfile to around 7 million viewers every Sunday evening. Join Adam as he shares stories about his farming life, his TV career, and the running of the Cotswold Farm Park, together with his thoughts on British Agriculture, plus a chance to ask your own questions. There will also be a book signing after the show. TICKETS £20

THEATRE FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

SERIOUSLY DEAD An “up-lifting” tale guaranteed to make you feel there is nothing serious about being dead at all, because life’s party never ends: it simply moves to another location. The play tells the hilarious tale of Thelma Henderson, deceased, who cannot gain entry through The Pearly Gates as the system has gone digitalised and she has the incorrect paperwork. Thelma is told to wait by the scrapyard gates until the issue can be resolved but she finds herself a rather reluctant Guardian Angel watching over her school friend and the one true love of her life, Billy Blenkinsopp. MUSIC THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

STEELEYE SPAN

Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span return to The Courtyard!

A brand new comedy play, from the same people who brought you Dirty Dusting, that will have you dying with laughter! Starring Crissy Rock, Frazer Hines, Paul Dunn, Billy Pearce and Leah Bell. TICKETS £23 PROSECCO AND SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

With their 50th anniversary approaching and a work rate to put many younger artists to shame, Steeleye Span (featuring their new seven-piece line up) return to the road for an extensive UK autumn tour. The show will also see them perform new gems alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful British Folk Rock bands ever. “Don’t miss them...” The Independent TICKETS £25.50, CONCESSIONS £22.50

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MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 7.30pm STUDIO THEATRE

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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ZEPPELIN

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time: Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin – together on the same bill!

Following national tours of their “hugely entertaining” (Daily Info) The Government Inspector, Flintlock Theatre return with a reimagined classic. Employing their signature high-energy storytelling, music and live digital interaction, Flintlock’s irreverent style brings Ibsen’s masterpiece into the 21st century in a searing examination of fake news, whistleblowing and who really wields power in contemporary Britain. Sponsored by

As featured in the BBC TV documentary The Joy of the Guitar Riff and voted Best Tribute Act 2012 & 2015. In a ‘full on’ show, using the same stage costumes, guitars and equipment as the original bands, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs. However, this is more than just a great band performing the ‘Greatest Hits’ – it’s a theatrical insight to these two giants of Rock, complete with special effects, onstage ‘artistic differences’ and even some audience participation!

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THEATRE TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

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NOT LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER A Mel Brooks style parody following the story-line of the D.H. Lawrence novel…with a few twists. Lady Chatterley welcomes home her husband, Clifford, from a war that left the world in tatters. With Clifford’s legs also in tatters, he arrives at Wragby Hall confined to a wheelchair and clutching his secret. As the couple grow apart Constance falls into a passionate & curiously experimental affair with estate gamekeeper: Mellors. £10 £12 TICKETS £14, CONCESSIONS £8 OR

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THEATRE - MUSICAL TUESDAY 23 – SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 7.30pm SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30pm MAIN HOUSE

X-ENTRICITY PRESENT

GUYS & DOLLS Following on from Les Miserables, Grease, Legally Blonde, and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, X-entricity are thrilled to bring Guys and Dolls to The Courtyard stage. Described as “the greatest of all the great Broadway musicals”, and considered to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls gets the X-entricity treatment! From the heart of New York’s Times Square to the cafés of Havana, Cuba, with gamblers, gangsters, nightclub dancers - and the Salvation Army! – this amazing show is about rolling the dice, and falling in love, under the bright lights of Broadway. TICKETS £17, CONCESSIONS £16 PROSECCO AND SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

TALK TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

MIND OVER MATTER: AN AUDIENCE WITH SIR RANULPH FIENNES Described in the Guinness Book of Records as “The World’s Greatest Living Explorer”, Sir Ranulph has led over 30 expeditions, climbed to the highest peak on the planet to become the oldest Briton to do so, discovered the lost Arabian city of Ubar, climbed one of the world’s toughest ascents (the dreaded North Face of the Eiger) and conquered the first 7x7x7 Challenge; seven marathons, on seven continents, in seven consecutive days just three months after a massive heart attack, a three-day coma and a double bypass operation. He’s also raised many millions of pounds for charities in the process. Mind Over Matter offers another opportunity to hear Sir Ranulph recount the personal journey through his life. From light-hearted to strikingly poignant, Mind Over Matter is the inspirational story of Sir Ranulph’s life of conquering several of the most challenging, record-breaking, expeditions and adventures on Planet Earth. TICKETS £23.50, CONCESSIONS £21.50

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THEATRE MONDAY 1 OCTOBER – SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER MAIN HOUSE

THE COURTYARD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEREFORD FOOTBALL CLUB PRESENT

THE GOAL February 5th, 1972

The day a joiner from West Yorkshire lashed a glorious 35-yard shot past a despairing keeper and into the corner of the net at the Meadow End, helping Hereford United to an historic FA Cup 3rd round victory over Newcastle United. Chris, Bob, Dan, Yorkie, Twig and Brian were right there, just like they were for all the Bulls’ games. Six kids with passion, belief and ill-fitting tracksuits – the ball boys! The Goal is their story – of that season on the touchlines at Edgar Street watching their heroes, getting to know each other, swapping stories, secrets and more with the audience and each other. Six actors play a cast of thousands in a bittersweet comedy as The Courtyard Hereford celebrates one of the most monumental moments in the club’s history… and the city itself. Join us for a unique production based on that legendary Ronnie Radford goal.

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Monday 1

7.30pm

£20, Concessions £18

Tuesday 2

7.30pm

£20, Concessions £18

Wednesday 3 7.30pm

£20, Concessions £18

Thursday 4

2.30pm

£18, under 16s £10

Thursday 4

7.30pm

£23, Concessions £21

Friday 5

7.30pm

£23, Concessions £21

Saturday 6

2.30pm

£18, under 16s £10

Saturday 6

8pm

£30 GALA NIGHT

Monday 8

7.30pm

£20, Concessions £18

Tuesday 9

7.30pm

£20, Concessions £18

Wednesday 10 7.30pm

£20, Concessions £18

Thursday 11

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Roll up, roll up – calling all jugglers, acrobats, clowns and lion tamers, 2018’s Herefordshire Family Festival is going to be a big top full of Circus fun - a theme voted for by you!

What is Herefordshire’s Family Festival? A whole week of half-term family fun F amily Festival Day on Wednesday 31 October F ree or low cost performances, workshops, activities and more

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MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

THE MAKESHIFT ENSEMBLE PRESENT

A journey from rejection to friendship as a Frog and Princess discover that deep down they are not so very different after all.

Telling the story of Zack and Lil using beautifully hand crafted puppets and a wonderful teapot of tales, The Children in the Moon is a wonderfully visual and original take on centuries old children’s verse, packed with enchanting live music.

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TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

REALLY BIG PANTS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

TICKETS £7.50

WONKY! Can you help Olive and Messy Jesse save the day as they encounter top chef Monsieur Nincompoop, Rapper Cool Yo, and the enigmatic pop star Solar Pa’nelle – as Olive’s so-called best friend Trixie tries to thwart them at every turn?

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PENGUINPIG Sophie reads about a Penguinpig on the Internet. Filled with delight and intrigue she sets off alone on an adventure to find the adorable creature, leading her to the Zoo. But what will she find inside? A fun-filled cautionary tale told through puppetry, that is both educational and highly entertaining.

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COMEDY

MUSIC - JAZZ

THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

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An evening of world class stand-up as the Irishman from Australia brings his brilliantly observed, everevolving and hilarious comedy to The Courtyard. Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy’s masters, so don’t miss your chance to see this awardwinning star of TV shows including Live at the Apollo, Royal Variety Performance, John Bishop Show, CH4’s O2 Gala and Sunday Night at the Palladium – Live!

EIRA SNOW Eira/Snow is a multi-instrumental duo that draws on musical influences from Europe, Celtic lands and the Middle East. Lyndon Owen’s skill is evidenced on a broad and unusual variety of wind instruments while Caractacus Downes lays down the groove on double bass. Improvisation plays a key role in the band’s ethos and inspiration is taken from the fusion of jazz with a variety of folk and world elements. TICKETS £13, CONCESSIONS £11

“Comedy of the highest order… Inspired!” Independent RECOMMENDED AGE 16+ TICKETS £19

MUSIC - CLASSICAL FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

ORCHESTRA OF THE SWAN Mozart - Overture to The Marriage of Figaro Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor Mendelssohn - String Sinfonia no6 in Eb Mozart - Symphony no25 Julian Lloyd Webber - conductor Tai Murray – violin A wonderful opportunity to compare the relatively youthful and mature works of two of the most celebrated – but sadly, shortest-lived – musical prodigies. TICKETS £21 £10 £8 PROSECCO AND SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95 OR

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We’re delighted to welcome HIRE AD ST Orchestra of the Swan as The Courtyard’s resident orchestra. Not only will they perform an exceptional programme of orchestral concerts at The Courtyard but we will be working with them as part of our ongoing programme with schools and through our work with Creative Ageing, delivering projects out in the community of Herefordshire.

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SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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BEE GEES FEVER The Bee Gees Fever show is a celebration of the music of the brothers Gibb, where they take you back to 1979 and make you feel like you were actually there on the Bee Gees “Spirits Having Flown” world tour, when the Bee Gees were officially the biggest band in the world. Bee Gees Fever are not a copycat gimmick, they are six professional musicians who perform each song totally Live, allowing so much energy in each show, with natural interaction with their audiences; and total spontaneity during a show. FRIE

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Award winning Box Tale Soup present Oscar Wilde’s ADof evil, STdebauchery and scandal. haunting story

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Dorian Gray, young and exceptionally beautiful, sinks deep into a frivolous lifestyle of glamorous luxury and selfish abandon, seemingly unchanged by corruption and untouched by age. But behind a thick, locked door, beneath a dark, heavy curtain, Dorian’s portrait tells a different story... “They are wonderful.” The Times ***** “a magnificent show... ” SGFringe TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

Based on Mel Brooks’ much loved Academy Award-winning movie, The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy that has taken Broadway and the West End by storm, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and 3 Olivier Awards.

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Impoverished by a string of flops, New York producer Max Bialystock recruits timid accountant Leo Bloom to help him pull off Broadway’s greatest scam. They aim to produce the worst show ever and run away with millions, but they soon learn that showbusiness can kick you in the teeth.

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TUESDAY 6 – SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER 7.30pm, SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30pm MAIN HOUSE

HEREFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

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THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING TICKETS £22, CONCESSIONS £20 TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING & SATURDAY MATINEE TICKETS £20, CONCESSIONS £18

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VARIETY WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

ID NIGHT The Courtyard and 2faced Dance Company proudly present I.D which champions the work of emerging artists. This seasons I.D is a unique and exciting opportunity for up and coming artists from every art form to have their work profiled. So try something new and come and see some new and exciting work, it might be the next best thing! TICKETS £5

The world is changing at a dizzying rate.

COMEDY

Geoff is trying to hold modern views, but worries that tradition is becoming a dirty word.

SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER 8pm STUDIO THEATRE

GEOFF NORCOTT: TRADITIONALISM

“An absolute tonic” **** – Telegraph

The star of BBC2’s The Mash Report and Live At The Apollo takes to the road with this extension to his sell out spring tour and Edinburgh Festival residency.

“Objectively funny regardless of your political leaning” **** – Fest “Repeatedly and satirically incisive” – The Scotsman TICKETS £12, CONCESSIONS £10

MUSIC

When the guns went silent a hundred years ago, people said Never Again. And yet another, even more terrible, war was just over the horizon. What BROMYARD CHORAL SOCIETY AND THE CRADLEY went so wrong? On the centenary of the Armistice, SINGERS PRESENT a spectacular hundred voices from Bromyard Choral Society and Cradley Singers fittingly come together in Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for FRIE N PAT DS RON & Peace. DB S SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 7pm MAIN HOUSE

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The inspirational Kate Cheetham directs this unmissable concert drawing on some of Herefordshire’s finest musicians and singers. Join us in remembrance, and hope.

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DANCE MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET PRESENT

SWAN LAKE

Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odilie, who resembles each other so strikingly one can easily be mistaken for the other. It is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful young woman he is instantly captivated – will his love prove strong enough to break the evil spell that she is under? Swan Lake is full of mystery and romance and has captured the imagination of generations over the years and it continues to attract worldwide audiences, young and old. A wonderful evening out and memories which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls. TICKETS £22, CONCESSIONS £20.50, UNDER 16’S £17.50 PROSECCO AND SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

VARIETY WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, fire acts, aerial artists and world-renowned 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 £21, PROSECCO AND SWEET CANAPÉS £7.95

MUSIC - TRIBUTE FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

GENESIS CONNECTED Genesis Connected is a UK tribute show celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics. This show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to Chart toppers that will get the crowd dancing in the aisles. TICKETS £10 £21 R

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THEATRE SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 7pm STUDIO THEATRE

COURTYARD SENIOR YOUTH THEATRE PRESENT

WAR GAME

The Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre will perform their very own stage adaptation of Michael Forman’s War Game. It’s 1914 when everything changes for a group of boys growing up and playing football in the Suffolk countryside. The boys sign up for what sounds like an adventure and a chance to see the world but life on the front line is nothing like they expected. Living in constant fear and only a bombed-out wasteland, no man’s land, separates their trenches from the those of their German enemies. Then on Christmas day, something remarkable happens. TICKETS £8, CONCESSIONS £6

COMEDY SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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SARA PASCOE TICKETS £19, CONCESSIONS £15

FAMILY SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 11am STUDIO THEATRE

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HALF A STRING PRESENT

A HEART AT SEA Be enthralled by this epic musical folktale told on a miniature scale. A Heart at Sea uses live music to tell the story of a young boy who bottles up his heart and throws it into the sea. Original song-writing is set to breathtaking visuals centred around a beautifully carved wooden chest that holds the secrets to the story. Join our hero as he embarks on a wild, nautical journey to recover his missing heart. This is a piece of stunning visual storytelling and intimate gig-theatre that will resonate with all ages. Recommended for ages 7+ and beyond. TICKETS £7.50

COURTYARD FAMILY SATURDAYS Free pre-show create a puppet activity from 10.30am

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TALK - FUNDRAISER WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER 6pm STUDIO THEATRE

IN SEARCH OF MARY SHELLEY - THE GIRL WHO WROTE FRANKENSTEIN Astonishingly, it was while she was still a teenager that Mary Shelley composed her canonical novel Frankenstein, creating two of our most enduring archetypes. The life story is well known. But who was the woman who lived it? She has left plenty of evidence, and in this fascinating dialogue with the past, Fiona Sampson sifts through letters, diaries and records to find the real woman behind the story. Fiona Sampson is a prize-winning poet and writer and will be in conversation with Peter Florence CBE, Director of Hay Festival. At 7.45pm we are screening the original 1931 Frankenstein starring Boris Karloff. This is a joint fundraiser for The Courtyard (Reg. Charity No. 1067869) and Breast Cancer Haven (Reg Charity No. 1061726) TICKETS TALK, FILM AND DRINK £18 TALK ONLY AND DRINK £15

THEATRE MONDAY 26 NOVEMBER 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

FUN IN THE OVEN THEATRE PRESENT

CANARY

Meet the Canaries, a motley crew of munitions workers doing their bit for the war effort. Factory life seems perfect until an air raid sends them on an explosive journey through euphoric emancipation, forbidden friendships and anarchic dreams. Celebrate and commemorate the lives of Britain’s unsung war heroes; The Canary Girls. TICKETS £12, CONCESSIONS £10

MUSIC - FOLK THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 8pm STUDIO THEATRE

TRIO DHOORE Championed by fRoots magazine, Trio Dhoore’s rooted folk music breathes life, freedom and energy into a repertoire of traditional Flemish tunes (and the occasional song) and their own self-penned material. They create an immersive soundscape where folky grooves, melancholy melodies and intuitive interplay combine to unique effect. Thrillingly modern in approach, engaging in style, modest and technically outstanding in execution. This is what blood-harmony sounds like in instrumental form! TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

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MUSIC FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER 7.30pm STUDIO THEATRE

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Keith James presents an honest and loving reflection of the timeless and insightful music of Yusuf - Cat Stevens. Keith James, is a well-respected and inventive guitarist singer/songwriter who specialises in performing intimate, carefully researched biographic style concerts. He weaves the story of Cat Stevens’ life from his early pop career, life threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his well-crafted and memorable songs. This concert is in aid of the Unicef Syrian Childrens Appeal. TICKETS £16 THEATRE MUSIC SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER 4pm & 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

TUESDAY 12 – SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2019 7.30pm, THURSDAY & SATURDAY MATINEE 2.30pm MAIN HOUSE

A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT

MIDDLE GROUND THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

GreenMatthews bring Dickens’ classic novella to sparkling life in a unique retelling brimming with warmth, wit and wonder. Rather than relying on elaborate sets and costumes, three singers and musicians take the tale back to its Victorian fireside roots. Using only voices and instruments, the show paints a vivid and evocative picture of Dickens’ world.

BY BARRY REED

The libretto is set to carol and folk melodies which would have been current at the time that Dickens wrote the original. TICKETS £15, CONCESSIONS £12

THE VERDICT

ADAPTED BY MARGARET MAY HOBBS STAR CAST TO BE ANNOUNCED The powerful best-selling courtroom thriller. 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-andshut 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. “The Verdict is outstanding. The BEST performance we’ve seen in a very long time. You’ll be crazy to miss it” - Cardiff Times TICKETS £29, CONCESSIONS £10£27 £8 MATINEES £24.50 OR

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Saturday 8 - Monday 31 December 2018 Tickets: £9 Concessions: £8 *Courtyard Family Saturdays: £7.50

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Adapted from the original by J.M Barrie and by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital and Samuel French Ltd

1 DEC 2018 12 JAN 2019 DIRECTED BY ESTELLE VAN WARMELO AND ADAPTED BY 10 LYNDSAY MAPLES OR £ £8

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The Courtyard’s annual panto is back and this time, for the first time ever, it’s…. PETER PAN! So take the second to the right and straight on till morning and hook up with the boy who never grew up! You don’t have to believe in fairies but an exciting adventure awaits audiences of all ages in a magical and spectacular pantomime. £1 per ticket goes to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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CRAIG PAINTING AS HOOK

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EXHIBITIONS THURSDAY 16 AUGUST – SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

SPACE TO ENGAGE The Space to Engage exhibition is the culmination of a yearlong partnership between Herefordshire Libraries, Toni Cook and SHYPP (Supported Housing for Young People Project). Young people marginalised from mainstream arts and education were encouraged to find their voice by exploring different art forms in community spaces, giving them a platform to safely share their thoughts, experiences and aspirations; building confidence towards positive and inspirational futures. During weekly sessions at Hereford, Leominster and Ross Libraries, young people engaged with a drama practitioner, poet, potter, dancer and filmmakers to create performance, film and writing. This exhibition showcases their voices and experiences.

MIDWAY BEYOND WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER

Midway Beyond - Growth Transition Change, is a contemporary mixed media exhibition created by young people engaging in the mediaSHYPP (Supported Housing for Young People Project). This unique project connects young people with established internationally renowned professional artists and practitioners in the exploration of contemporary issues relating to young people’s unique perspectives. The works will offer an alternative narrative on youth and life’s journey.

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COLOUR ME PURPLE CARTREFU WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER – MONDAY 7 JANUARY

Made by artists working on the Age Cymru cARTrefu project, and our very own Colour Me Purple artists this exhibition explores the way working in care setting has influenced each of our artists own practice.

SUPPORT THE COURTYARD’S 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.

PLATINUM

To help us future proof the venue and our work, we are launching a 20th Anniversary Appeal to raise £70,000 between September 2018 and August 2019.

Here’s just some of the items on our wish list:

GOLD

£49,000 6 specialist professional moving lights

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

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

£4,100 20 x 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.

SILVER

£2,150 20 x 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.

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Please donate in the following ways: I n 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

nline at courtyard.org.uk O B y 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 All funds raised will be used to support The Courtyard charity, the venue and our community arts programmes. Registered charity no.1067869

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BOOKING INFO

There is a £1.50 booking fee on tickets bought online, in-person and over the phone. Members are exempt.

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

Online

Reservations

Choose your ticket online 24 hours a day courtyard.org.uk

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.

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 booking fee if appropriate.

Refunds & Exchanges Refunds are only given when an event has been cancelled. If you are unable to make an event then tickets may be exchanged (subject to availability) for another performance of the same event. There is an administration charge of £1 to do this. If a show is sold out, the Box Office can offer to re-sell the ticket. If sold there is a £1 administration charge per ticket, and the ticket will be issued as a credit note.

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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HOW TO FIND US

Access

Hard of Hearing

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

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

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 AD 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 description for film screenings The following live performance will be described:

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Subtitles for the hard of AD hearing are available on selected film screenings. Please look online or ask at Box Office for more details

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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 part in activities for over four hours can purchase a discounted day permit from the Box Office. Further car parks are located at Old Market, Merton FR Meadow and10Garrick House PA IEND OR £ off Widemarsh Street. TRONSS& £8 Please respect our neighbours and do not park in local residential streets or otherwise cause obstruction.

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

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

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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. Each ticket has an Investment Fund Levy added to the price, for all Main House shows this is £1, and for Studio shows it is 50p.

The Goal Saturday 13 October 2.30pm Peter Pan Saturday 15 December 7pm

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