May - August 2016 Live Guide by The Courtyard Hereford

May - august 2016 LIVE EVENTS LIVE SCREENINGS FILM CAFÉ BAR EXHIBITIONS EDUCATION BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION

SLEUTH SEASON This season’s theme is Sleuth. Check out some mysterious shows...

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WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE Many of you will already know that, over the past few years, Herefordshire council’s annual funding for The Courtyard has gradually reduced from £326,000 per annum to £130,000 last year and from April 2016 this support comes to a complete end! As a result of this, The Courtyard will cease to open regularly on Sundays from 1 May, though we will continue to open on occasional Sundays for special events. The Courtyard is one of the most vibrant and outreaching arts centres in England and despite the financial challenges, we are committed to remaining a key part of the Herefordshire community for generations to come.

DID yOu KNOW? It costs around £1 million per year to keep the Courtyard open. Our annual footfall is around 300,000

DIsCOuNts & OffERs DS & FRIEN ONS PATR

friends and Patrons get 10% off most shows which are marked throughout the brochure and 20% off inhouse shows such as Lord of the Flies and Aladdin If you are aged between 14 and 25 you can get 10% off selected shows online or at Box Office Courtyard Club members can get 15% off tickets for selected live shows when booking online or at the Box Office Comedy Curry £6 in advance or £8 on the night served from 7pm onwards - you can book this with your ticket

family friendly. this show is suitable for all the family Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or membership deal. the best offer will apply.

ALL ABOARD FOR LIVE EVENTS Chaplin: The Charlie Chaplin Story (16 June) 6pm Pickup

We engaged with 7,500 older people in our creative ageing projects in 2015

The Magnificent Music Hall (28 May) 1pm Pickup

We had over 30,000 young people get involved with events, shows and workshops in 2015

WE NEED yOuR HELP! The Courtyard’s fundraising campaign Mind the Gap! will help to replace this lost revenue and ensure that Herefordshire’s Centre for the Arts is sustainable into the future. Donations to the Mind the Gap! appeal can be made in person at the Box Office, by phoning 01432 340555, online at www.courtyard.org.uk, by post (please send/hand in cheques to The Courtyard).

Ian Archer Chief Executive

During the spring season the Courtyard are oﬀering free transport for the following shows:

The Mousetrap Thu 2 and Sat 4 June Matinee performances 2pm 1pm Pickup Danny Driver (15 May) 1pm Pickup

PICK UP POINTS: Leominster, Etham Street Car Park, HR6 8AE Ross on Wye, Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, HR9 7QD

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the Café Bar offers great local produce presented in imaginative new dishes as well as more traditional offerings. Head Chef Jan’s marvellous cakes, quiches and salads are justly famous!

“Ladies who lunch” REVIEWED 10 JULY 2015

Other favourites include the Courtyard burger and our delicious fish pie. Back by popular demand, this season sees the return the traditional rustic Coq au Vin, Lamb Moussaka and the seasonal Pie of the Week, not forgetting the ever changing daily specials.

The Courtyard is one our favourite lunching places. The glass walled building fills with light. Furnishings are comfortable and clean. The ‘ladies who lunch’ usually spend a couple of hours there.

the Café Bar has something for everyone, so whether you are coming to a show, film or calling in for a light bite with friends; we hope to see you soon. Don’t forget that Courtyard friends also collect loyalty points to offer even better value.

The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The pick and mix salads are fab - look colourful, are tasty and nutritious. The portion sizes are generous and hooray, a variety of gluten free dishes.

OPENING HOURS

Full menu Open from 10am Monday to Saturday. Open for shows and special events only on Sundays

Occasionally there is live music to add to the ambience. As it is part of the theatre it does get very busy in the evening, pre show, so make a booking or just enjoy the buzz with a glass of wine. Love it.

NORMAL FOOD SERVICE TIMES 12noon – 2.30pm Monday to Saturday, 5pm-7.45pm Tuesday to Saturday. Selected Sunday and Monday evenings (show dependant).

Quiche and salads Monday to Saturday 12noon to 8pm, selected Sundays (show dependant).

To reserve your table call 01432 346525 or email: catering@courtyard.org.uk

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for a party to remember, come to the Courtyard and let the stars of the big screen entertain and our award winning catering team provide a fantastic spread of party favourites that all will enjoy. Our catering team are happy to bake a delicious birthday cake for you, or alternatively, you can bring your own. Bespoke parties can be arranged with alternative food and live shows on request.

£10 per person including tickets to a film. THE PARTY FOOD WILL BE SERVED IN A DESIGNATED PARTY AREA AND WILL INCLUDE:

Chicken Goujons Cheese and Tomato Pizza Curly Fries

Cherry Tomato & Cucumber Salad Fruit Squash Ice Cream

Contact the Box Office for more details. Children’s parties are for 10+ attendees. Parental supervision required at all times (tickets required). Booking is subject to availability. guests with specific dietary requirements can be catered for, please let the catering team know at time of booking. Cake design and prices to be determined on specification.

SATURDAY CAFÉ Come to the Courtyard’s Café Bar and listen to some top local talent thanks to the Music Pool – most saturdays 12noon to 2pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHT first tuesday of the month 8pm (Excluding august) a great opportunity for emerging local talent for all ages.

QUIZ NIGHT second Monday of the month from 8.30pm (£2 per person) supported by

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

LIVE SCREENINGS THURSDAY 7 JULY 7PM

THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER 7PM

ROMEO aND JuLIEt

tHE ENtERtaINER tICKEts £15

ROMEO & JULIET

WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE 7PM

WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER 7PM

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SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER 7PM

CyMBELINE tICKEts £15 KING LEAR

THURSDAY 12 MAY 8PM

THURSDAY 23 JUNE 8PM

RENOIR

PaINtINg tHE MODERN gaRDEN tICKEts £15 PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN

WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 7.15PM

MONDAY 27 JUNE 7PM

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tICKEts £18, CONCEssIONs £15 FRANKENSTEIN

SATURDAY 28 MAY 8PM

THURSDAY 14 JULY 5.55PM

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tICKEts £18 tICKEts £18, CONCEssIONs £15 BOX OFFICE

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Come and unwind after a stressful week with one of the Courtyard’s hilarious Heineken Comedy Clubs in the studio. Bring in your drinks from the Café Bar and get ready to be entertained by some of the best up and coming comedians on the comedy circuit. Suitable for ages 18 years + FRIDAY 27 MAY 8PM staRRINg

FRIDAY 22 JULY 8PM staRRINg

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tICKEts £12.50

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COMEDY CURRY start the night with a curry which can be pre-ordered for £6 (£8 if booked on the night). served from 7pm onwards – you can book this with your ticket at Box Oﬃce or online.

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FRIDAY 8 APRIL 7.30PM

TWEEDY’S LOST PROPERTY

A CELEBRATION OF JOHN DENVER

tICKEts £13, CONCEssIONs £9, faMILy tICKEt £35 sponsored by Hoople

tICKEts £19.50, CONCEssIONs £18.50

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WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL 7.30PM TUESDAY 5 APRIL 7.30PM

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tICKEts £18, CONCEssIONs £17

TRANSITIONS DANCE COMPANY: THE 2016 TRIPLE BILL tICKEts £13, CONCEssIONs £12

WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL 7.30PM

Amina Khayyam Dance Company present

FRIDAY 15 APRIL 7.30PM

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tICKEts £14, CONCEssIONs £13

tICKEts £21, CONCEssIONs £20

THURSDAY 7 APRIL 7.30PM

FRIDAY 29 APRIL 7.30PM

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC

ELO AGAIN: A NIGHT OF ELO

tICKEts £23, CONCEssIONs £16.50, faMILy tICKEt £65

tICKEts £21, CONCEssIONs £19

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THURSDAY 5 - SATURDAY 7 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

Jimmy’s going nowhere. He has a wife but no future. He’s trapped in a world that doesn’t care for him and he doesn’t give a damn for it. He’s an Angry Young Man. This is Britain in the 1950’s but it is a play for today. Look Back in Anger exploded onto the stage in May 1956 and turned theatre upside down. It still packs a hell of a punch. After their striking success with Canary Girls, Young Bloods return with a powerful production of this exceptional play on the 60th anniversary of its premiere. tICKEts £15, CONCEssIONs £12

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students from the royal academy of Music and the Guildhall school of Music and Drama hellens Manor, Much Marcle, herefordshire Tickets: from £17, students and young people £5, Festival ticket £85 Free access to all masterclasses. www.hellensmusic.com

SATURDAY 7 MAY 11AM stuDIO tHEatRE BaRKINg DOg tHEatRE

PINOCCHIO

Courtyard Family Saturdays Free activity from 10.30am Pinocchio is a mischievous naughty puppet who is easily distracted by the Fox and the Cat and soon forgets what the blue fairy tells him. The audience follow his adventures which include him being turned into a donkey and being swallowed by a shark. Finally Pinocchio gets what he wants most of all when he becomes a Real Boy. tICKEts £6

SUNDAY 8 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

THE FUREYS Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, are renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, and many more. The band was formed in 1978 literally by accident. George, Paul and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called the Buskers, and Eddie and Finbar, while touring in Germany, were involved in a road accident. When George and Paul got news of the accident they immediately travelled to Germany to be with their brothers. They then decided that they should all be playing together and this was the start of The Fureys. tICKEts £19.50, CONCEssIONs £18.50

THURSDAY 12 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

GERRY CROSS THE MERSEY Join in this musical journey through the life and times of one of our greatest 60s icons – Gerry Marsden. Gerry and the Pacemakers topped the charts for much of the 60s. Gerry talks about his early beginnings in Liverpool, those heady days of the 60s and up to the present. Hear all Gerry’s greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years at the top. tICKEts £19.50

FRIDAY 13 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

A VISION OF ELVIS Celebrating all the music of Elvis Presley from Sun Studios through to his 1968 comeback. Fresh from a smash hit European tour, A Vision Of Elvis returns to the UK to bring Elvis fans old and new a night not to be missed. On stage, the award winning, Rob Kingsley has the total package - the look... the sound... the charisma, and together with his spectacular live ten piece band this show leaves the audience in no doubt that they are witnessing a truly authentic Elvis show. tICKEts £21, CONCEssIONs £19

SUNDAY 15 MAY 2.30PM MaIN HOusE

DANNY DRIVER SATURDAY 14 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

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SOUTH AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR The South African Cultural Talent Choir has some of the UK’s most talented and professional South African artists.

tICKEts £18.50, CONCEssIONs £15.50 stuDENts £6, uNDER 16s £4

This wonderfully talented group of singers have toured and performed all over the UK and abroad singing songs in different African languages. Their repertoire encompasses traditional, popular and sometimes even classical pieces; being a spiritual people some songs explore their faith. They perform a cappella or with instruments; interspersed with energetic Zulu dance that always tells a story and brings much excitement to their performances. tICKEts £18.50, CONCEssIONs £17.50

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Among the greatest sonatas ever written, Beethoven’s Hammerklavier astonishes with its virtuosity, internal contradictions, and sublime slow movement, and remains a daunting pianistic challenge two hundred years after its composition. Danny Driver returns to Hereford to perform it together with lighter fare by Handel, Chopin, and Chopin-inspired Mazurkas by British composer Thomas Adès.

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For more information on Classical Music events at The Courtyard and across the County visit www.classicalcalendar.co.uk (also available via The Courtyard’s Website)

WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 7.30PM

TUESDAY 17 MAY 7.30PM

MaIN HOusE

JUAN MARTIN ARTE FLAMENCO PURO Juan Martín, a truly awe-inspiring guitarist, composer and all encompassing musician returns to tour the UK with a new flamenco programme of music, song and dance direct from Spain. The show features flamenco dancer Carmen Moncada and singer Antonio Aparecida. Antonio began his gypsy singing career in Madrid at the famous tablaos Las Brujas and El Café de Chinitas. Carmen has trained with Inmaculada Aguilar and Adela Campallo amongst others. tICKEts £18, CONCEssIONs £17

THEATRE RE PRESENT

BLIND MAN’S SONG

Ahead of an international tour and following sellout runs at the 2015 London International Mime Festival, Latitude and the Edinburgh Fringe, critically acclaimed Theatre Re (The Gambler, The Little Soldiers) present a wordless tale about the power of imagination blending physical theatre, mime, illusions and a live musical score. tICKEts £13, CONCEssIONs £12

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THURSDAY 19 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE sponsored by

THE BIG BAND Swing-along with songs from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Jazz & Blues. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn Miller’s brother), plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist. tICKEts £17, FR P IEND CONCEssIONs £16 ATRONSS&

FRIDAY 20 MAY 8PM MaIN HOusE

ALL STAR STAND-UP TOUR

THURSDAY 19 MAY 11AM-3PM

REMEMBER ME 2016 Remember Me is our annual Dementia Awareness Week arts event. This fun filled day aims to not only raise awareness about dementia, but to allow people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to come together for an enjoyable day at The Courtyard! The day offers a great opportunity for people living with dementia to get involved in many aspects of what The Courtyard provides as a community venue. Carers are able to share experiences and ideas, with professionals and volunteers coming together to network and offer information and advice. courtyard.org.uk/remember-me fREE EVENt

FRIDAY 20 MAY 8PM stuDIO tHEatRE

DAVID IAN ROBERTS David Ian Roberts is a fingerstyle guitarist and singer songwriter from Herefordshire. Influenced by Nick Drake and John Martyn, Roberts’ live performance is a chance to see his mesmerising guitar playing and unique voice. This hometown headline show is part of a national tour in support of his new EP Sending Out Fires. tICKEts £12, CONCEssIONs £11

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Presenting four heavyweight comics in the biggest comedy tour of the year. Featuring double Sony Award winner and star of Mock The Week Gary Delaney, top comedy trickster and star of BBC 1’s The Magicians Pete Firman, Kiwi compere Jarred Christmas and unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks team captain and one of Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups in the World Sean Hughes. tICKEts £21

SATURDAY 21 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

SATURDAY 21 MAY 8PM stuDIO tHEatRE

A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING

NELSON: THE SAILOR’S STORY

Relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

Inspirational hero - Flawed maverick. Tactical genius. Rebel.

Take a trip back to the summer of 1963, relive Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s sizzling performance in the ultimate coming of age romance.

Amidst Trafalgar’s shot, smoke and din, the crew of the Victory strive to destroy the Combined Fleet of France and Spain. Below the column in Trafalgar Square, a homeless Falklands veteran shivers in the cold – above, Nelson’s thoughts on the world today. tICKEts £14, CONCEssIONs £13

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THURSDAY 26 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

DAVID STARKEY: THE KING IS DEAD With over-mighty father confessors, concealed deaths and lethal faction fights over the still-warm corpse, the Tudors died as excitingly as they lived. This lecture uncovers the astonishingly dramatic story. The UK’s leading constitutional historian, known for his forthright views, talks about the period he describes as “the most glorious soap opera, with the whole future of countries turning on what these huge personalities felt like when they got out of bed in the morning.” tICKEts £18, CONCEssIONs £17

SATURDAY 28 MAY 2.30PM MaIN HOusE

THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL

Step back in time to the glorious and glamourous heyday of British Music Hall, circa 1890’s, a truly golden era. This will be a splendid afternoon of rich entertainment of song, dance, magic and laughter. FRIDAY 27 - SATURDAY 28 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE HELEN VEREKER SINGERS PRESENT

DON’T STOP BELIEVING

This two hour gala performance will delight and entertain, a heartwarming trip down memory lane featuring the songs the audience love to sing and the jokes customers love to hear.

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tICKEts £18.50, CONCEssIONs £17.50 FR PATIENDS RON & S

A toe-tapping, hand-clapping evening of fun, song and dance! A variety show featuring your favourite music from across the charts and the West End, with sensational singing and delightful dancing! Produced by Herefordshire’s own Helen Vereker Singers and The Starlight Company with Aspire Dance Studio. A show not to be missed, with all proceeds going to Yeleni Therapy and Support. So put your glad rags on and enjoy a great night out! tICKEts £15, CONCEssIONs £13

SUNDAY 29 MAY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

AN AUDIENCE WITH NATALIE LOWE AND IAN WAITE Ian and Natalie will deliver a night you will remember forever…The Strictly Come Dancing favourites will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you. The pro-pairing are best known for their high intensity performances on the hit BBC show. Ian and Natalie have become family favourites, as they are always pushing the boundaries of dance to bring the best out of their celebrity couple. On the night they will dance a mix of Ballroom and Latin, transporting you away to a place of wonderful moments with fun filled entertainment and a close up history of all things related to their life. tICKEts £25, CONCEssIONs £23.50

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MEET & GREET AT 6PM & 7PM FOR AN EXTRA £10

SATURDAY 4 JUNE 11AM stuDIO tHEatRE

MEADOW Courtyard Family Saturdays Free activity from 10.30am The grass remembers. It remembers you. It remembers me. And it remembers the animals that called the meadow home. Time changes everything. In a post human world, only the grass remembers the way things used to be. Meet the animals and insects that lived in the meadow, and see their stories come to life. tICKEts £6 TUESDAY 31 MAY – SATURDAY 4 JUNE 7.30PM THURSDAY 2 – SATURDAY 4 JUNE 2PM & 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

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More information on pages 18 and 19 tICKEts £29.50 & £26.50 CONCEssIONs £27.50 & £24.50 FR PATIENDS RON & S

Thu & Sat matinees

THURSDAY 9 JUNE 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

LONDON CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL PRESENT

EDGE 2016 The 13 dancers will perform pieces by four of the most innovative choreographers working in dance today. Each choreographer has their own distinct style, with influences as diverse as krumping, philosophy, physical comedy, film and human relationships. tICKEts £12, CONCEssIONs £10

FRIDAY 10 JUNE 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

BEE GEES FEVER 16

Since 1999 Bee Gees Fever have been wowing audiences across the UK and Europe with their stunning live tribute to the music of the Brothers Gibb. From soulful ballads to high-energy disco classics, the band faithfully recreates the songs that made the Bee Gees musical legends. Bee Gees Fever perform all songs completely live: no backing tracks; no sequencers; just five guys, their voices and their instruments creating an undeniably authentic show packed with raw energy. tICKEts £19, CONCEssIONs £18

SATURDAY 11 JUNE 7PM MaIN HOusE

HEREFORD GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENTS

CELEBRATING COLE AND WALT This talented company presents a joyous musical celebration of the 125th anniversary of the birth of supreme songwriter Cole Porter and the 50th anniversary of the death of Walt Disney. tICKEts £14, CONCEssIONs £12

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SATURDAY 11 JUNE 8PM stuDIO tHEatRE

FLYING BRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI A Play about Magic, Commitment and Hope. A Regular Little Houdini is a coming of age story set in Newport, South Wales at the turn of the last century. A tenacious young boy from the docks idolises Houdini and commits himself to a life of magic, but the harsh reality of working class life in Edwardian Britain gets in the way. Regardless, he trains himself to emulate his hero’s magic tricks and escapology on the town’s famous landmarks while his toiling family struggle to accept their son’s eccentricity. With his hero’s guidance, he fights against conformity, in the mud and the filth. A beautiful tale of hope and magic inspired by the author’s own family stories and of course, the real life visits of Houdini to Newport. tICKEts £13, CONCEssIONs £11

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SUNDAY 12 JUNE 7PM stuDIO tHEatRE

ID NIGHT: DIGITOPIA The Courtyard and 2Faced Dance Company proudly present this season’s I.D night: Digitopia. This unique and exciting opportunity is for all emerging artists who have a passion and creative vent for combining live performance with digital technology. Whether you are an aspiring dancer who likes to incorporate film or a film maker with a passion for making dance videos this is an evening not to be missed. Make sure you get your tickets and support the next generation of artists. tICKEts £5

SUNDAY 12 JUNE 1PM & 3PM MONDAY 13 JUNE 10AM & 1PM MaIN HOusE

TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES From Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruﬀalo Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe-tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed! tICKEts £13, CONCEssIONs £11, faMILy tICKEt £36, sCHOOLs £8.50

Tiddler © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scher, Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books, 2007; A Squash and a Squeeze © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scher,Macmillan Children’s books, 2003; Monkey Puzzle © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scher, Macmillan Children’s books, 2000; The Smartest Giant in Town © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scher, Macmillan Children’s books, 2002

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TUESDAY 31 MAY - SATURDAY 4 JUNE 2016 MaIN HOusE

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP A classic. A landmark. A legend. The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre - with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. Enjoy this once in a life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece here at The Courtyard. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. tICKEts £29.50 & £26.50 CONCEssIONs £27.50 & £24.50

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saturday 4 June

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LOUISE JAMESON (EASTENDERS, DOCTOR WHO, DOC MARTIN)

“The cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre” The Telegraph “A truly entertaining classic thriller” The Sunday Times “Deservedly a classic among murder thrillers” The Observer

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Performances May / JuNE

STARRING

ADD A BACKSTAGE TOUR ONTO YOUR TICKET! THURSDAY 2 JUNE 12NOON SATURDAY 4 JUNE 12NOON

Stand on stage, amongst the set. Work the lights and see what it is like to be a part of The Mousetrap. Add £10 to your ticket, with a free glass of wine/soft drink after the tour.

THURSDAY 16 & FRIDAY 17 JUNE 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

CHAPLIN: THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN STORY

Chaplin - The Charlie Chaplin Story is a heart warming and powerful musical tale of the first true British icon of cinema. This fascinating story weaves through Chaplin’s early journey as a young boy through the dark streets of Victorian Vaudeville London to the glitz of early Hollywood. Featuring an all star West End cast including Steven Arnold (“Ashley” in Coronation St) Nicole Faraday (Bad Girls, Emmerdale), and a full array of amazing Actor-Musicians (Once, Buddy, The Commitments), this beautiful and hilarious musical play follows Chaplin through his early career, showbiz ambitions and often-fractious relationship with his mother, family and his first love. An untold story too fascinating to be missed! tICKEts £18, CONCEssIONs £17

SATURDAY 18 JUNE 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE This incredible live show celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, from the disciplined Celtic Step to the sensual, ancient Sean Nos dance style. Rhythm of the Dance creates a new era in Irish entertainment, presenting world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows on tour, with millions of fans around the world. tICKEts £24, CONCEssIONs £22

BOX OFFICE

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THURSDAY 23 JUNE 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

THE SEARCHERS The Searchers’ remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. There is no doubt that the decade that gave us The Beatles as well as The Searchers and many others was very special and will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music creativity and expression. tICKEts £21, CONCEssIONs £20

MONDAY 27 JUNE 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE SCHOOL PRESENT

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius - but Demetrius is supposed to be marrying Hermia… When the Establishment tries to intervene, the lovers take refuge in the woods and wander into the midst of a dispute between the king and queen of the fairies. Shakespeare put some of his most dazzling dramatic poetry at the service of this teasing, glittering, hilarious and amazingly inventive play, whose seriousness is only fleetingly glimpsed beneath its dreamlike surface. tICKEts £14, CONCEssIONs £12 suItaBLE fOR agEs 11 yEaRs +

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Wye Valley Brewery’s Barrel of Laughs

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WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

BALLET CYMRU PRESENT

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Award winning company, Ballet Cymru, present an extraordinary vision. Two stories from the mind of the most popular storyteller in the world, Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl was born and grew up in Cardiff, and to celebrate the centenary of this famous author, two of his hugely popular stories are coming home to Wales in ballet adaptations. Ballet Cymru has been granted permission from The Dahl Foundation to produce two works based on sections of the wonderful Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. tICKEts £14, CONCEssIONs £12 FR PATIENDS RON & S

THURSDAY 30 JUNE 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

FORBIDDEN NIGHTS Forbidden Nights are skilled and professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personalities and honed physiques in equal measure. They can sing, they can dance and they are VERY easy on the eye! Featuring a vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all delivered with an element of naughtiness but not so naughty that you can’t bring your Granny! The evening is suitable for ages 18 to 80. Think Cirque de Soleil meets Magic Mike! tICKEts £23.50 & £20 AGE SUITABILITY 18+

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 7PM

THURSDAY 30 JUNE 7PM

SATURDAY 2 JULY 2016 7PM

SCRATCH PIECE

1 ACT

1 ACT PLAY

NEW NEIGHBOURS

LARP

BY TRUDIE WINGFIELD

BY BERRI GEORGE

SCHOOL OF THOUGHT BY NEIL EDWARDS

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 7.45PM

SCRATCH PIECE

CARTREF BY ALUN HOWELL

THURSDAY 30 JUNE 8PM SATURDAY 2 JULY 8PM

2 ACT PLAY

1 ACT PLAY

MY DARLING WIFE

DRAIN

BY IK SSEBANDEKE

BY IAN KENDALL

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 8.30PM

SCRATCH PIECE

THE LAST STOP BY LUKE HORTON

FRIDAY 1 JULY 7PM

1 ACT PLAY

IS THERE ANY HOPE? BY ALISON LEIGH

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE 9.15PM

SCRATCH PIECE

WHAT SHALL WE HAVE FOR LUNCH DEAR? BY TONY HOBBS

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

courtyard.org.uk

FRIDAY 1 JULY 8PM

1 ACT PLAY

CAN MALONE DIE BY DAVID POLLARD

SCRATCH NIGHT £6 THU - SUN £8 FESTIVAL PASS £35

THURSDAY 7 JULY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

SONIA SABRI COMPANY PRESENT

SALAAM

LEs MIsERaBLEs 2014 gREasE 2015

Salaam combines a rare treat of Tabla music by the world-renowned maestro. Sarvar Sabri performs outstanding compositions of rhythm, with complexity and speed, through his unique fingerwork. Sabri is accompanied by the talented Shoma Dey, who performs endearing musical patterns on the harmonium along with powerful vocals, which fuel and vibrate a resonance in the performance. tICKEts £15, CONCEssIONs £14

FRIDAY 1 JULY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

X-ENTRICITY PRESENT

A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS Hugely talented theatre company X-entricity have previously appeared at The Courtyard, with two sold-out and critically acclaimed shows. Their breathtaking production of Les Miserables and their dynamic and high octane Grease brought standing ovations every night. Now, for one night only, X-entricity make a welcome return. With stunning vocals and beautifully crafted harmonies, A Night at The Musicals features songs from some of the best-loved shows of all time, including Les Miserables, Wicked, Matilda, Book of Mormon, The Lion King, West Side Story and many more. Not to be missed! tICKEts £13, CONCEssIONs £12

SATURDAY 2 JULY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

WESTROCK Bringing you the music of hot balmy nights from the classic American Rock multi-million selling songbook. Awesome guitar sounds, smooth layered harmonies and soul crunching rhythms and melodies. This sensational production takes the audience on a magical, nostalgia packed journey around America’s Classic Rock Sound featuring massive hits like Long Train Running, Listen To The Music, Reelin In The Years & Hotel California through to Who’s Crying Now, Don’t Stop, Sweet Home Alabama & Africa. tICKEts £20

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SATURDAY 9 JULY 11AM stuDIO tHEatRE

FETCH THEATRE COMPANY

EAST OF THE SUN Courtyard Family Saturdays Free activity from 10.30am

TUESDAY 12 - SATURDAY 16 JULY 7.30PM SATURDAY 16 JULY 2PM & 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

HEREFORD ACADEMY OF DANCE PRESENT

eMOTION There’s nothing quite like letting loose on the dancefloor, letting your feelings pirouette out of you. This year’s school show from the Hereford Academy of Dance explores the range of emotions that can be expressed through dance so whether you’re happy or sad, lonely or in love, eMOTION is an exhilarating physical expression of all aspects of our emotional lives. tICKEts £18, CONCEssIONs £16 tICKEts gO ON saLE ON sat 21 May

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SATURDAY 9 JULY 8PM stuDIO tHEatRE

THE HUT PEOPLE Taking the audience on a musical journey around the World, English instrumental duo The Hut People have over the last three years proved to be one of the most unique, entertaining and bestloved acts on the UK folk scene today. Mixing global rhythms with folk tunes from Quebec to Spain, Scandinavia to Sussex and everywhere in between, this is a quirky celebration of our rich musical heritage – and it works so well! tICKEts £12, CONCEssIONs £11

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

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Inspired by a traditional nordic story, East of the Sun is a spellbinding tale of adventure, mystery and romance featuring a magical white bear, a young girl and a troll. Funny, anarchic, moving and beautiful, the story transports audiences as they engage with the puppets and take an emotional journey with them. The show will be performed by a puppeteer who skillfully animates various spectacular puppets and props in order to create a simple but unforgettable story. tICKEts £6

FRIDAY 15 & SATURDAY 16 JULY 7PM stuDIO tHEatRE

OPEN SKY PRODUCTIONS

SCORCHED Egypt. 1941. WWII. An escaped German officer. A two day chase through the scorched Saharan desert. A triumphant capture. A hero’s return.

England. 1990. Jack is a local legend. A decorated veteran and a survivor of Tobruk. A river warden, boxer, horse whisperer, boat builder, musician, womaniser, father to eight children and husband to a very unhappy wife. Told from the armchair of Jack’s care home Scorched uses new writing, visual physical theatre, period music and an innovative set to create the workings of a mind sinking into the sands of time. tICKEts £11, CONCEssIONs £10 FR PATIENDS RON & S

THURSDAY 21 – SATURDAY 23 JULY 7.15PM MaIN HOusE

NICOLA’S SCHOOL OF DANCE: BALLROOM BLITZ Missing your Strictly fix this summer? Then look no further as local dance company Nicola’s School Of Dance light up the stage with their dance show Ballroom Blitz. From the classical to contemporary we will take you on a journey full of sparkle, fun and fancy footwork. This show marks the 10 year anniversary of the dance school and will dazzle audiences with its fusion of ballroom and latin glamour! tICKEts £15.50, CONCEssIONs £12.50

HIRE

THURSDAY 21 JULY 7.30PM stuDIO tHEatRE

SUNDAY 24 JULY 1.30PM MaIN HOusE

THE COURTYARD PRESENTS

LAZY TOWN

MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT

Sportacus, Robbie Rotten, Stephanie & Ziggy return in their all-new concert show for 2016

A murder is announced, but who is the killer? This interactive evening gives the audience the chance to test their sleuth skills and put them into practice.

Go, go, go, get up LazyTown – to a brand-new, non-stop, interactive, energetic treat: jam-packed with singing, dancing, acrobatics, music and fun.

There will be a performance in two acts around the audience and the third act will be the decider of whodunnit?

Robbie is at his rottenest, Sportacus at his super-active best as he joins Stephanie in coaxing Ziggy to a more active lifestyle. Featuring No One’s Lazy in LazyTown, Bing Bang and Never Say Never.

This is a Courtyard Fundraiser tICKEts £35, INCLuDEs a gLass Of WINE aND a tWO COuRsE BuffEt MEaL

BOX OFFICE

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tICKEts £13.50, CONCEssIONs £11.50 suItaBLE fOR agEs 3 tO 103! sponsored by

WEDNESDAY 27 JULY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

JETHRO 40 YEARS THE JOKER

A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace the stage.

SATURDAY 30 JULY 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius.

Into the Shadows recreate the unique sounds of The Shadows.

Over 4 million DVD sales pay testament to the legion of fans who have followed Jethro faithfully throughout his career. Now, with stories old and new we present, live on stage, Jethro, 40 Years the Joker. tICKEts £20.50, CONCEssIONs £19.50

INTO THE SHADOWS Among their hits were Wonderful Land, Guitar Tango, Frightened City, Dance On, FBI, Atlantis, Man of Mystery, with their first number one hit Apache still recognized as one of the most iconic records of all time. Included in the show, are many of the early Cliff and The Shadows vocal numbers. In this year's show, there are many new numbers, including Let Me Be The One, the UK entry performed by The Shadows at the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest, and Don't Cry For Me Argentina. tICKEts £18

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SUNDAY 31 JULY 7PM MaIN HOusE

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RAT PACK THE VEGAS SHOW The Purveyors of cool swing into town with "The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century" Wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis come alive in this totally live performance now in its 14th year. Every song is a winner: Come Fly With Me, Volare, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Sway, Mack The Knife and many more of your favourites. tICKEts £21 FR PATIENDS RON & S

TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK

The sun may rise in the east but at least the Lady Boys of Bangkok are coming with it! The hottest, funniest production this side of Bangkok is back with their brand new show ‘Beauties and the Beats’, taking the UK to the highest levels of frantic fun, lively laughter and unabated euphoria that only the Lady Boys know how! This year’s furious fever-pitch of a show includes 16 of Thailand’s most alluring and arresting Lady Boys who are here for a record breaking 17th season! Never has a name been more apt for a show – this blazing hot production seamlessly blends comedy and chart topping hits with the beautiful choreography of the Lady Boys to bring you a staging like no other! tICKEts £23, CONCEssIONs £21

THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER 8PM MaIN HOusE

PAUL ZERDIN: SPONGEFINGER America’s Got Talent winner Paul Zerdin returns to the UK fresh from headlining the world-famous Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas with a brand new show featuring his all-star cast of (in)famous puppets. Join Paul, cheeky pre-adolsecent Sam, belligerent OAP Albert and the precocious Baby for an evening of hilarious ventriloquism and hijinks. Most recently seen on Michael McIntyre’s Big Christmas Show (BBC1), Paul has also been invited to perform at The Royal Variety performance a record three times, as well as racking up millions of views on YouTube. tICKEts £18.50

FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM MaIN HOusE

MONTY DON Monty Don is a renowned gardening writer and BBC television presenter, and the nation’s favourite and most respected gardener. Hear him speak about his life and travels visiting gardens all over the world, what really happens behind the scenes when filming, about how he made his own organic garden from a bare field and how understanding and working with nature enriches and empowers us all. tICKEts £20

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

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Performances OCtOBER thursday 6

7.30pm

friday 7

7.30pm

saturday 8

2pm

7.30pm

THURSDAY 6 – SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER MaIN HOusE

Monday 10

10am

1.30pm

tuesday 11

10am

1.30pm

LORD OF THE FLIES

Wednesday 12

10am

1.30pm

thursday 13

2pm

7.30pm

2pm

7.30pm

aDaPtED fOR tHE stagE By NIGEL WILLIAMS

friday 14 saturday 15

DIRECtED By DAVID DURANT Set during the aftermath of a terrible plane crash, a group of school children find themselves deserted on an island with no adults in sight! Relationships are formed and arguments begin on how they will all survive and live together in harmony. This modern masterpiece deals with issues such as bullying, survival, and the true nature of how we behave out of all our comfort zones. tICKEts £13, CONCEssIONs £11, sCHOOLs £9

FR PATIENDS RON & S