Live Guide May - August 2015

MAY - AUGUST 2015 LIVE EVENTS LIVE SCREENINGS FILM CAFé BAR ExhIBITIoNS EduCATIoN BuSINESS MEMBERShIP PARTICIPATIoN

FROM PAGE TO STAGE Look inside for some fantastic adaptations from classics to new writing.

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TuESDAy 26 MAy 8PM

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TICkETS £12.50, COnCESSIOnS £10.50

SATuRDAy 11 APRil 7PM

SATuRDAy 25 APRil 5.30PM

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TICkETS: £18, COnCESSIOnS: £15

TuESDAy 5 MAy 7.15PM

wEDnESDAy 10 JunE 7.15PM

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TICkETS £18, COnCESSIOnS £15

SunDAy 5 July 2.45PM

SATuRDAy 16 MAy 7PM

wEDnESDAy 1 July 7PM

THE dUCHESS OF MALFI

JULIUS CAESAR

ThuRSDAy 4 JunE 7PM

GUILLAUME TELL

wEDnESDAy 15 July 7PM

TITUS AndROnICUS

COMEdY OF ERRORS

wEDnESDAy 24 JunE 7PM

TICkETS £15

AnTOnY And CLEOPATRA SATuRDAy 4 APRil 7PM

SunDAy 3 MAy 7PM

HAMLET ThuRSDAy 16 APRil 7PM

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ThuRSDAy 14 MAy 7PM

MAn And SUPERMAn TICkETS £14

wEDnESDAy 22 July 7PM

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TICkETS £14

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ThuRSDAy 9 July 7PM

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SATuRDAy 30 MAy 7PM

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TICkETS £15

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wEDnESDAy 8 – SATuRDAy 11 APRil 2PM & 7PM MAIn HOUSE

The Courtyard Youth Theatre present an adaptation of the Roald dahl classic, James and the Giant Peach! orphan, James is sent to live with his aunts, Sponge and Spiker, after his parents are killed in a tragic accident involving a rhino, but his aunts treat him horribly. one day he meets an old man who gives him a bag containing the strongest magic in the world. when James accidentally spills it near an old peach tree the most marvellous things start to happen as he begins his journey with some new friends, Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Ladybird and Spider.

TICkETS: £12.50, COnCESSIOnS: £11.50

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FRiDAy 17 APRil 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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SATuRDAy 18 APRil 7.30PM

FRiDAy 24 1.30PM & 7.30PM & SATuRDAy 25 APRil 7.30PM

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TuESDAy 28 APRil 7.30PM

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TICkETS: £18, COnCESSIOnS: £17

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ThuRSDAy 21 MAy 2015

Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of our hilarious comedy club evenings in the Studio. Bring your drinks with you from our Café Bar and we will provide the entertainment.

Suitable for ages 18 years + FRiDAy 15 MAy 8.30PM STARRInG

FRiDAy 17 July 8.30PM STARRInG

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REMEMBER ME Come along for a great day out!

This fun filled day aims to both raise awareness about dementia and offer people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends an enjoyable day at The Courtyard.

Live drawing Event dance workshop

dementia Friends Information sessions Information and Advice about dementia

And much more!

For more information please go to courtyard.org.uk or contact katrin Cross, Arts and older People officer T. 01432 346535 E. katrin.cross@courtyard.org.uk

TICkETS: £12.50 This event is run in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society and has been made possible through the kind funding from The Big lottery Reaching Communities fund.

MORE ThAn A MATinEE More than a matinee - our regular “easy screening” event. Aimed at 60+ audience, come and enjoy lunch, a movie and a creative activity for only £10 JARLATH REGAn

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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.

21st April - looking forward to sunny time this month were showing Second Best Exotic Marigold hotel and running a leather book making session 14th July - moving pictures is our dance themed summer session with a musicals themed dance session run by danceFest 13th October - our autumn session sees our incredibly popular choir master Jon watson running a singing workshop

wEDnESDAy 6 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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This is a rock show with a difference. It’s a spectacular music extravaganza with songs from all the west End musicals. There’s music from Tommy, Rent, We Will Rock You, Tonight’s The Night and many other great rock musicals.

TICkETS £15, COnCESSIOnS £13

SunDAy 3 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

FRiGG Featuring the premier talents of a young generation of folk musicians, Frigg has developed a blend of their own sound called Nordgrass, a mix of Nordic folk and American bluegrass.

A hair-raising, voice-losing, heart-burstingly beautiful gig full of traditional Finnish tunes with Norwegian detours. Energy, fun, humour and interaction are Frigg’s most important virtues in any gig.

TICkETS £17, COnCESSIOnS £16

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ThuRSDAy 7 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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JAnE EyRE From an early age, Jane Eyre suffers physical and psychological abuse, firstly at the hands of her aunt and cousins and later during her early years at Lowood School. despite continued adversity, she flourishes and succeeds in acquiring a post as governess at Thornfield hall.

Jane’s life appears seemingly ideal as she falls in love with her new home and its master, Edward Rochester, a forthright companion who flouts convention and wins her with his brusque charm.

TICkETS £11, COnCESSIOnS £10

FRiDAy 8 MAy 8PM MAIn HOUSE

AnDy PARSOnS

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Live and Unleashed, But naturally Cautious The satirical kingpin shines on Mock the Week for millions of today’s TV comedy fans, he’s also enjoyed numerous spots on Live at the Apollo and appeared on QI, The Politics Show, Newsnight, World’s Most Dangerous Roads and Channel 4’s Comedy Gala to name just a few. with four sell-out national tours under his belt, Andy is back on the road with more sharply topical trademark barbs in a brand new show – Live and Unleashed, But Naturally Cautious.

TICkETS £15, COnCESSIOnS £14

SATuRDAy 9 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

ThE MAnFREDS The Manfreds, with “The one In The Middle” Paul Jones, will be performing many of their biggest hits including 5-4-3-2-1, Pretty Flamingo and Do Wah Diddy Diddy, along with a mix of solo hits and jazz and rhythm 'n' blues renditions for which they are famous.

Paul Jones, with his award winning harmonica sound, will be joined by fellow original Manfred Mann members, Mike hugg on keyboards and Tom McGuinness on guitar, plus Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass guitar and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.

TICkETS £20.50, COnCESSIOnS £19.50

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SATuRDAy 9 MAy 2PM STUdIO THEATRE

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JACk AnD ThE BEAnSTAlk Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come!

This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment so expect lots of surprises and beautiful images as Patrick Lynch (from Cbeebies) tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for 5 magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds.

It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) with something for everyone – enormous shoes, tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafy explosion!

Suitable for ages 3 years + TICkETS £8, COnCESSIOnS £7

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MOnDAy 11 & TuESDAy 12 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

wEDnESDAy 13 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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under the direction of former Royal Ballet dancers Michael Nunn oBE and william Trevitt oBE, theTALENT has become one of the hottest dance tickets around boasting rave reviews and sell out performances around the world.

This show features two new commissions from leading British choreographers, The Murmuring

by Alexander whitley and Mesmerics by Christopher wheeldon.

Performed by the incredible all male cast of 10 dancers, theTALENT promises an evening of style, excitement and muscular grace.

TICkETS £14, COnCESSIOnS £13

In this superb new presentation, Julian Lloyd webber will take the audience on an historical and musical journey in which he will give unique insight into not only his life as one of the world’s finest musicians but also as a member of arguably the most influential musical dynasty of modern times.

The backbone of the show and complimenting the chat and clips, he will be joined by his wife and fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd webber and pianist Pam Chowhan to perform works such as Faure’s Elegy, Andrew Lloyd webber’s The Music of the Night, Rachmaninov’s Cello Sonata as well as works by composers william Lloyd webber, Philip Glass, Frank Bridge, and JS Bach.

TICkETS £25

“…like a smooth deep breath interrupted by a kick to the ribs.” (The Murmuring) Evening Standard “Mesmerics…moves bodies with an unfailing verve and wit.” Financial Times “a wonderfully bonded ensemble who move with passion and presence…’ The Times The Courtyard’s 1,000+ Friends & Patrons enjoy great benefits and support The Courtyard; see p2 for how to join.

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wEDnESDAy 13 MAy 7.30PM STUdIO THEATRE

SATuRDAy 16Th MAy 10AM - 4PM (hAlF hOuR COnSulTATiOn SESSiOnS)

wAR 100 A REFlECTiOn OF wAR ThROuGh 100 yEARS

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From world war one through to modern day war, war 100 looks at how a family through the generations perseveres, survives and loses at the hands of war. As the family deals with underage sign ups, PTSd, injury and death over the course of 100 years - it begs the question, do we ever really learn from our history?

In support of help for heroes and The British Poppy Appeal - war 100 tells a very real story of the soliders that fight and the families that wait.

TICkETS £10, COnCESSIOnS £8

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Partnering with legal specialists Lanyon Bowdler, The Courtyard is hosting a will writing day. Experts and advisors will offer their time and expertise to help you plan for the future and ensure the security of your loved ones, in exchange for a philanthropic donation to support The Courtyard’s work. For more information about the event or to book a private consultation slot contact Ellie Teasdale on 01432 346510 ellie.teasdale@courtyard.org.uk Suggested donations: new will £60, Codicil/amendment to existing will £30 www.lblaw.co.uk Supported by

FRiDAy 15 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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nuRSinG livES Nursing Lives is a love story set in the early 1980s of Thatcher’s Britain, and takes us back to the hard-working, heart-breaking, swing-dancing world of the uk’s wartime hospitals. when Flo, a feisty seventy-something, learns that the hospital she trained at during the Second world war is being demolished, she decides to take one last look – and stop the bulldozers in their tracks. her illicit visit becomes a personal celebration of friendship, courage, adventure and romance. But is what Flo remembers really the truth, or is history ready to be re-written?

TICkETS £14, COnCESSIOnS £12

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SATuRDAy 16 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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JOE MCElDERRy THE EvOLUTIOn TOUR winner of the x-Factor, Joe McElderry, brings his unique style to hereford as part of The Evolution Tour.

The show features new numbers and new routines which will entertain his fans, old and new. his unmistakable voice, easy wit and warm rapport have endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95. whether he’s singing a pop hit, or stunning the audience into silence with opera.

TICkETS £20, COnCESSIOnS £18

viP package £75, meet Joe before the show with a glass of Champagne

SATuRDAy 16 MAy 2PM STUdIO THEATRE

ThE COnQuEST SEniOR yOuTh ThEATRE PRESEnT

ThE wizARD OF Oz: ThE SilvER SliPPERS Taking as inspiration from L. Frank Baum's original 1900 novel 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. Join dorothy, The Tin woodsman, The Lion and The Scarecrow battling against the wicked witch of The west and her clever cat in this new take on an old tale.

As part of our 'over The Rainbow' project of performances, workshops and qualifications the members of our sister youth Theatre, Bromyard’s Conquest Senior youth Company have worked their silver slippers off to bring you a classic tale with a twist.

TICkETS £10, COnCESSIOnS £9

MOnDAy 18 MAy 2PM & 7PM MAIn HOUSE And STUdIO THEATRE

DyinG TO knOw An informative and inspiring day of talks, workshops and activities coordinated by St Michael's hospice focusing on demystifying death for all ages.

The event will provide a safe space to discuss how to have a good death, live a good life and prepare to take control when the inevitable happens.

Remember Me Thursday 21 May look on page 7 for more information

There will be music, discussions and stalls in the foyer from 1pm, as well as a special death Café in the Mezzanine Restaurant.

Free workshops from 10am throughout the building nB: please bring along a notebook & pencil.

A sense of huMOuR is essential.

All proceeds to go to St Michaels hospice

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TICkETS: £7.50, £12 FOR TWO TICkETS

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TuESDAy 19 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

BRiSTOl OlD viC ThEATRE SChOOl PRESEnT

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BEAuX STRATAGEM Rakes, lovers, Desperate housewives, herbal healers and horse Thieves...

The Lichfield stagecoach is a’comin’ on over the hill, laden with gallants and garters intent on fine females and their even finer fortunes. But are they prepared for cross dressing Irish priests, a band of honourable highwaymen, lardy landlords, scheming servants and aimless alliteration?

TICkETS £14, COnCESSIOnS £12

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wEDnESDAy 20 & FRiDAy 22 MAy 7.45PM STUdIO THEATRE

JEFFREy BERnARD iS unwEll Jeffrey Bernard was a British Journalist, best known for his weekly column, Low Life, in The Spectator magazine and also notorious for a feckless and chaotic career and life of alcohol abuse. In two acts Jeffrey Bernard is unwell gives a taste of what life in Soho was like “when you could find yourself drunk, penniless and alone on less than a pound”.

Jeffrey Bernard is unwell is a comedy brought to you by Exit Fool Productions.

TICkETS £10, COnCESSIOnS £9

ThuRSDAy 21 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

PuMA CREEk herefordshire based band Puma Creek will be playing an evening of their fantastic blend of blues and groove. Following a session for BBC Introducing earlier this year and with an appearance at the upcoming ‘How The Light Gets In’ festival, this is a chance to see them live here in hereford. The band will be performing tracks from their debut album 'Continental Circus' and new material. definitely not to be missed.

TICkETS £7.50

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SATuRDAy 23 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

wEDnESDAy 27 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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PAul FOOT

Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe's most successful ever exponents of retro-inspired rock & roll.

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23 Top 40 hit singles, including 10 Top 5 hits; Under The Moon of Love, When, You Got What It Takes, 3 Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll and many more.

heralded by critics, Paul’s previous tours have been showered with five star reviews and nominations. his subversive, insightful absurdity constantly challenges and delights his faithful connoisseurs, leaving ‘your sides sore and your face wet with tears’ (Edinburgh Evening News).

After more than 40 incredible years, rock & roll music is truly alive and kicking in the hands of this amazing band.

TICkETS £19, COnCESSIOnS £18

his most recent TV credits include Would I Lie To You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and The Alternative Comedy Experience.

TICkETS £13.50, COnCESSIOnS £12.50

ThuRSDAy 28 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

hOuGhTOn wEAvERS Join The houghton weavers for an evening of folk and comedy. over the past three decades The houghton weavers have released over thirty albums, as well as numerous dVds and radio and television appearances, including their own series ‘Sit Thi deawn’.

The houghton weavers consist of Tony Berry, lead singer and front man, david Littler on Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and Vocals, and Steve Millington on keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Banjo, ukulele, Mandolin, Accordion and Vocals.

TICkETS £21, COnCESSIOnS £19

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FRiDAy 29 & SATuRDAy 30 MAy 11AM & 2PM MAIn HOUSE

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ThE ChRiS & Pui ROADShOw See Chris & Pui from Show Me Show Me in their new stage show with the toys & characters from their hit TV programme.

Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more of your favourite Chris & Pui characters will be dropping in along with the toys – Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse.

Bring your character toy along too but please look after it! with songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in, this is a family show for children aged two to a hundred and two.

Sponsored by TICkETS £12, COnCESSIOnS £11

SunDAy 31 MAy 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

DOMiniC kiRwAn & MARy DuFF 2015 sees two of ireland's finest and best loved entertainers take to the stage together.

Dominic kirwan brings his own inimitable style to the vast and rich musical heritage of his homeland in this brand new show.

Joining dominic for an evening of fabulous live music and entertainment, is internationally renowned songstress Mary duff, as the pair join forces to showcase their outstanding vocal range live on stage across the uk!

A fabulous occasion, sure to be a hit, not only with their loyal fans but with lovers of music everywhere.

TICkETS £19, COnCESSIOnS £18

TuESDAy 2 JunE 9AM STUdIO THEATRE

hOw will yOu BE REMEMBERED? Plan for your future and learn about legacies

in February 2015 25% of tickets sold were to new bookers who have not been to The Courtyard... help spread the word!

The Courtyard is partnering with Lanyon Bowdler to bring an informative session to those who wish to plan their will effectively but may need support in doing so. This jargon-busting session will be a great opportunity to ask all the questions you ever wanted to about managing your money and the do’s and don’ts of legacies.

For more information about the day or to book your place at the free seminar contact Ellie Teasdale on 01432 346510 ellie.teasdale@courtyard.org.uk www.lblaw.co.uk Supported by

ThuRSDAy 4 JunE 8PM MAIn HOUSE

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ROD wOODwARD ThE JOuRnEy STARTS hERE Award-winning welsh comedian Rod woodward who brought the house down at the 2014 Royal Variety Performance, takes to the stage with his eagerly awaited debut tour.

Rod has been tipped for stardom by such luminaries as Peter kay and the late Bob Monkhouse after winning the Best Newcomer to Variety Award. having supported Paddy McGuinness and Russell Brand on tour, he won the BBC 1 wales Comedy Competition ‘Funny Business’.

“Comedian Rod Woodward broke protocol by being funny at the Royal Variety Show” The Sun TICkETS: £18.50, COnCESSIOnS: £17.50

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wEDnESDAy 3 JunE 8PM STUdIO THEATRE

ChRiS hElME Chris helme is best known for writing songs and fronting Britpop band The Seahorses before moving on to other projects including The yards another band that played to sell-out crowds up and down the country. These days he is well established as a solo performer with a wealth of songs to hand and a truly special voice.

TICkETS £14, COnCESSIOnS £13

SATuRDAy 6 JunE 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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Marlene dietrich, the German born actress and singer, has long been an icon of all that is sultry, talented and glamorous. her life and film appearances are legendary, yet Marlene transcended her material, imbuing each song with a passion and meaning that touched hearts across the world.

Combining sumptuous, rich and tender vocals, with intense, touchable emotion, Dietrich Letters is a stunning collection of songs by the legendary Marlene dietrich, showcased by Marina Laslo, a timeless performer and extraordinary talent whose beautiful voice continues to captivate. The show also features various archive material, personal objects and letters from the Marlene dietrich estate.

FRiDAy 5 JunE 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

ShAun OF ThE DEAD Gloucester star, Simon Pegg, and universal Studios gave the Stroud based theatre company, Almost Legal Productions, exclusive rights to stage the play, so local zom-com fans should act fast to see this fab show.

Audiences at this anticipated event are encouraged to dress as their favourite characters or grab the fake blood and ‘zombify’ themselves, with singing, dancing and goody bags provided for an interactive and lively show.

TICkETS: £15, COnCESSIOnS: £14

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MOnDAy 8 – SATuRDAy 13 JunE 7.30PM ThuRSDAy & SATuRDAy 2PM & 7.30PM

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Marking the 100th anniversary First world war, Birdsong is the hit, critically acclaimed stage show based on the world famous novel

by Sebastian Faulks.

In pre-war France, a young Englishman Stephen wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down.

As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground.

Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.

A mesmerising story of love and courage. Set both before and during the Great war.

Following on from the 2013/14 National tours, seen by over 130,000 people, now it is your chance to experience this stunning piece of theatre live on stage.

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SATuRDAy 6 JunE 2PM STUdIO THEATRE

TEDDy’S BiRThDAy 20

Eddy the Teddy's best friend, Sammy Ragdoll has asked Eddy what he wants for his birthday. he says he wants a surprise.

Sammy decides that the best way to surprise Eddy is to pretend she's forgotten Eddy's birthday completely. what Eddy doesn't realise is that Sammy has been planning a surprise birthday all along but now Eddy's gone missing! he meets Pat the dog, Robert the Frog and the Elephant of Surprise but no one knows it's his birthday. It looks like being a very sad day for Eddy.

TICkETS: £8, COnCESSIOnS: £7

ThuRSDAy 11 JunE 8PM STUdIO THEATRE

RED hiPPO

ThuRSDAy 18 JunE 2.30PM & 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

zORRO A legendary story of good versus evil, Zorro has been a source of enduring fascination spawning a best-selling novel by Isabel Allende and several major motion pictures. This exciting new musical retells the dramatic tale of a romantic hero with extraordinary aerial acrobatics and spectacular sword-fighting – all set to the music of the famous red-hot Gipsy kings and brought to the stage with the colours of traditional flamenco dance. Performed by students from the Extended diploma in Performing Arts at hereford College of Arts.

TICkETS: £11, COnCESSIOnS: £10 Book and Lyrics: Stephen Clark / Music: The Gipsy kings / original Story: Stephen Clark and helen Edmundson / Co-Composer and Adaptor: John Cameron / Executive Producers: John Gertz, Adam kenwright and Isabel Allende /This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JoSEF wEINBERGER LTd

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Red hippo is a stunning mix of sousaphone, Irish whistles, saxophones and strings, exploring a musical world influenced by traditional folk music with jazz influenced arrangements. Coming from previous incarnations in jazz, ska and folk bands these three excellent musicians create an exciting clash of sound that appeals across the board - their style means they are not restricted by genre and have appeared at folk, world and jazz festivals.

They’ve successfully integrated a melange of styles, and they’re masters of all: folk/roots, jazz and steam hammer, bass-heavy brass delivered via a thumping, rhythmic sousaphone.

TICkETS: £13, COnCESSIOnS: £12

ThuRSDAy 18 JunE 7PM STUdIO THEATRE

FRiDAy 19 JunE 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

EGlAnTynE Eglantyne is a new one woman play exploring the extraordinary life of Eglantyne Jebb, a courageous, charming, passionate, human rights activist, radical fundraiser, social reformer and co-founder of Save the Children.

From her idyllic Shropshire childhood, Eglantyne went on to oxford university, heartbreaks, social work in Cambridge, suffrage rallies, spiritualism, the Balkans, arrest in Trafalgar Square and pioneering children’s rights.

In 1919, responding with humanitarian zeal to the devastating famine in postwar Europe, Eglantyne and her sister dorothy founded Save the Children. Eglantyne drew up the Rights of the Child which evolved into the current united Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Eglantyne Jebb is one of the most influential women of the 20th century and yet one of the least known.

TICkETS: £8, COnCESSIOnS: £7

SATuRDAy 20 JunE 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

ThE BEST OF GilBERT AnD SullivAn

G&S SuMMER COnCERT A musical feast performed by an award-winning company, jam-packed with all your favourite G&S numbers, like Three Little Maids, Never Mind the Why and wherefore, The Judge's Song and Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes. The show also features the first performance in hereford of Sullivan's one act comic operetta 'The Zoo', set in Regent's Park!

TICkETS £14, COnCESSIOnS £12

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ROCk n’ ROll PARADiSE Lord Tim's sensationally popular production Rock n Roll Paradise continues to thrill British audiences with its high octane, nonstop performances of the world's most popular rock n roll hits. Featuring the country's top tributes to Elvis, Buddy holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy orbison, Eddie Cochran and The Big Bopper and supported by the outstanding Paradise Band, this show is over two hours of non-stop rock n roll, featuring over forty classics.

Rock n Roll shows don't get any better than this and with full audio visual and lighting this is a west End worthy show packed with west End performers.

TICkETS: £23.50, COnCESSIOnS: £22.50

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wEDnESDAy 24 JunE 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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CinDEREllA Ballet Cymru prides itself on being different and Cinderella will be no exception, with a brand new music score and circus elements combined with the finest classical dance. Ballet Cymru will be working with award winning composer Jack white and Circus Company Citrus Arts to conjure a surprising world of wonder and magic.

Featuring choreography by Creative wales Award winner darius James and costumes by welsh designer Steve denton, Ballet Cymru brings to life this timeless story using the company’s unique blend of classical technique and storytelling.

TICkETS £14, COnCESSIOnS £12 DS & FRIEN ONS PATR

ThuRSDAy 2 July 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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This is a fundraiser for The Courtyard and X-entricity.

TICkETS £15

FRiDAy 3 July 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

RiChARD DiGAnCE Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories but not many have supported Steve Martin, Robin williams or played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen, Richard digance has.

TICkETS £17, COnCESSIOnS £16

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Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June It’s that time of year again where The Courtyard will transform into a comedy hub of festivity! This time around we have something for everyone in the lively arts centre.

SATuRDAy 27 JunE FROM 8.30PM

WYE vALLEY BREWERY OPEn MIC nIGHT Come along and watch, or even better...take part in the comedy tent!

If you would like to take part contact us at The Courtyard on boxoffice@courtyard.org.uk or call 01432 340555.

If you would like to watch, there is no need to pre-book, just come along on the night, sit back and enjoy the free entertainment. A word of caution, this event is not for sensitive ears and is suitable for adults only.

FREE EvEnT

Music Throughout the weekend there will be FREE music to entertain you before watching one of the acts.

The music will be mainly by local talented musicians taking place in the Marquee from 5pm on Friday, from

4pm on Saturday and 12noon on Sunday. keep an eye out on social media and The Courtyard website for the line up nearer the time...

Food & drink See page 3 for more information

FRiDAy 26 JunE 7.30PM

THInkInG dRInkERS GUIdE TO THE LEGEndS OF LIqUOR Alcohol: one minute a soul mate, the next a psychopath; it can be both creative muse and pesky mischief-maker. Slide onto the bar stool of discovery and enjoy several free deluxe drinks as the Thinking drinkers explore the liquid lives of history’s most extraordinary elbow-benders. Alexander the Great, humphrey Bogart, dorothy Parker, Frank Sinatra and winston Churchill star in this brand new show from award-winning drinks experts.

TICkETS £16, COnCESSIOnS £15

“For serious and not so serious devotees of legal recreational consumables, the ‘Thinking Drinkers Guide to Alcohol’ is your bible” Dan Aykroyd

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AIRPLAnE (12A)

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Jerry Zucker, david Zucker STARRInG: Leslie nielsen, Julie Hagerty, Lloyd Bridges

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when an airplane crew are taken ill the only person capable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly.

Just don't call him Shirley.

For sight gags and send-ups nobody since has bettered Airplane. A masterpiece of off-the-wall comedy!

A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the Sun. Can Ted Striker save the day and get the shuttle back on track – again?

STARRInG: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty,

Lloyd Bridges

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CARL dOnnELLY, MARk SMITH , kATIE MULGREW TICkETS £12.50 CARL dOnnELLY

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SATuRDAy 27 JunE 2PM

SATuRDAy 27 JunE 8PM

SunDAy 28 JunE 7PM

JAMES CAMPBEll’S COMEDy FOR kiDS

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For children over 6, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words, a show which might or might not discuss lollipop ladies, quantum chromatic disruption machines and tartan badgers.

Got a problem? Need a sympathetic ear? Jack and his panel of experts are here to help. whether it’s relationships, career advice, personal worries or something as simple as how to tell your emotionally stunted in-laws you no longer want them in your life. Come along and share your troubles with Jack – and in no way have them ridiculed in front of a live audience.

Men In General mix à cappella classics with comedy, advice on relationships, what not to wear and the tender side of blokedom. Includes highly interactive flights of fancy.

Fast-moving and funny.

TICkETS £8, COnCESSIOnS £7

TICkETS £18.50

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A five-piece force of male vocal antics not to be missed.

The show includes indoor parachute jumping, a road movie, a painting by Edward hopper, unusual hobbies for men, a pub at midnight and mistakes anyone could make.

TICkETS £13, COnCESSIOnS £11

JAMES CAMPBELL MEn In GEnERAL JACk dEE

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The Courtyard celebrate local writing as part of the Write On Festival. Below are a list of all the events happening throughout the week, it is designed for you to pick and choose.

More information about the plays will be added to The Courtyard’s website

wEDnESDAy 1 July

ThuRSDAy 2 July

hAnGinG hEnRy 6.15PM

lADy TERESA'S COMPAniOn 6.15PM

by Susan Ffrench how will the family break free from henry’s domineering nature? Fiona is ready to quit but henry discovers her past secrets and threatens exposure.

SCRATCh PiECES 7PM Can Maone Die, Future Behind you and Bridge of Sighs, more information online.

lADy OF ThE SOuTh 8PM

by Alison leigh

FiSh in ThE SEA 7PM

by Martin Drury Corisande and dennis are getting ready for a blind date. Corisande is professional, bookish and feminist; dennis rough and ready. A disaster waiting to happen or a romantic encounter with a future?

by Anthony Jenkins

FRiDAy 3 July MAIn HOUSE

CAll OF DuTy 8.45PM

BlinD DATE 6.15PM

by David wood

by Alun howell From the wilds of wales he has a traditional background in literature and a need to write for the widest possible audience. he has had several productions at the Swansea Grand. his work is entertaining with a concern for issues which worry people today and will always do.

This play centres on the conflict between duty to God and to our fellow man. In her 1949 meeting with the BBC Radio Producer, Alan Burgess, Gladys Aylward, the parlourmaid who became the world's most famous missionary in China, tells her moving story. Gradually, Gladys’ inner struggle emerges.

PiGlAnD

7PM

by Mariela Stevenson £6 PER SHOW £11 FOR ALL EvEnTS PER dAY

England…in the all too near future.

All information about the plays will be online at www.courtyard.org.uk on the run up to the festival

Three pig-farming sisters and their patriotic mother maintain a successful cottage industry by way of an unusual relationship with the Authorities

ThE zEnnOR lAnTERn 8PM by nigel knowles d.h Lawrence and his German wife Frieda are exiled in Zennor during the Great war.

The authorities consider them seditious aliens, saying their window lanterns is a signal to German submarines.

SATuRDAy 4 July MAIn HOUSE

ThE wiTChES OF Dilwyn 6.15PM

by Tony hobbs The play revolves round three actresses who, tired of playing the witches in Macbeth, travel to the village of dilwyn and stay with the mother of Mavis, their leader.

ThE MAGnETiC DiARiES 7PM

by Sarah James The Magnetic Diaries re-envisages the characters and storyline of Gustave Flaubert’s masterpiece Madame Bovary in a modern twenty-first century English setting. The contemporary heroine, Emma Bailey, battles with romantic idealism, illusions about love, a stifling middle-class lifestyle, boredom and depression.

FRiDAy 10 & SATuRDAy 11 July 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

2FACED DAnCE

AlPhA Featuring an explosive recipe of urban and classical dance styles including breakdance, street dance and urban contemporary, Alpha will be an evening of highenergy, creativity and talent from the young people of our community.

Join 2Faced dance Company as they take to the stage with a stunning showcase of talent from all of the children and young people from the company’s high-calibre community and youth dance programmes.

This inspiring evening, featuring over 120 local young performers, will be sure to have you dancing in your seats!

SATuRDAy 4 July 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

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SOliD GOlD 70S ShOw have fond memories of Pans People and Eurovision, Luke Skywalker and Saturday Night Fever, danny and Sandy... dastardly and Muttley? This is the show for you... come and have the top of the pops time of your life.

Glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems from Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, 10CC, david Essex, Suzi Quatro, david Cassidy, ELo, The Carpenters, osmonds, Bay City Rollers and more plus the super-cool band have performed with Mike oldfield, Asia and ultravox.

Platforms, flares, cat suits, tank tops, boob tubes and air guitars welcome!

TICkETS £20, COnCESSIOnS £19

SATuRDAy 18 July 2PM STUdIO THEATRE

ChiCkEn liCkEn A baby chick is born and thinks the sky is falling down. on the way to tell the king, she meets henny Penny, ducky Lucky & Turkey Lurkey, but there's a shocking surprise!

Chicken Licken grows up to be the Little Red hen and asks her friends to help her make bread, but no one wants to play! Mixed into this recipe of food, puppets and music is the story of Little Red hen and the sly Foxy Loxy. will she outwit him and save her stuffing?

Tickets £8, Concessions £7

FRiDAy 24 July 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

28 ThuRSDAy 16 – SATuRDAy 18 July 7.30PM (MATinEE SATuRDAy 18 July 2.30PM) MAIn HOUSE

ThE COuRTyARD SEniOR yOuTh ThEATRE PRESEnT

hERO The Courtyard’s Senior youth Theatre have worked with Playwright, James Baldwin to create a play about the First world war from the real life stories of people from this County.

The performance is set to be an explosive and emotionally charged piece which uncovers stories of love, struggle, violence and above all courage. The youth Theatre have been awarded funding from The heritage Lottery to devise the production and working with the library, local museums and historians from the county to build a big picture as they research the work.

It is a subject which touches all of us in some way or another and proves once again that we all have such a strong bond to each other despite the barriers of language, culture and desire. .

ThE RAT PACk livE This Rat Pack tribute show perfectly captures not only the wonderful music and comedy of the original legends, but also the remarkable personalities of the stars who truly ruled the entertainment world.

Featured hits by dean include Everybody Loves Somebody, Volare and Memories are Made of This.

Sammy’s hits include Black Magic and Me and My Shadow. Frank’s hits include Fly Me to the Moon, My Kind of Town and - or course - My Way. Together there’s New York, Luck Be A Lady and the Lady is a Tramp.

TICkETS £20.50, COnCESSIOnS £19.50

TICkETS £12.50, COnCESSIOnS £10

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wEDnESDAy 29 July 1PM & 3PM MAIn HOUSE

TREE Fu TOM Join CBeebies star, Tree Fu Tom, as he takes to the stage in his first nationwide ‘live’ tour!

Follow Tom, Twigs, Ariela and friends on an action packed adventure through the magical world of Treetopolis! After finding a dusty old map, Tom decides to follow where it leads and see if it will take them to any mysterious hidden treasure - but it’s not an easy route to follow. Tom and his friends must travel through wild weather and catch the mischievous Mushas who are making trouble along the way!

SATuRDAy 25 July 11AM & 2.30PM MAIn HOUSE

ThE BASil BRuSh ShOw

Full of fun, music and laughter, Tom will need your help to do the Tree Fu moves that could help save the day.

TICkETS: £13.50, COnCESSIOnS: £11.50 FAMILY TICkET £42

Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding ability to entertain and make people of all ages laugh and smile. he’s cheeky, irreverent, charming, naughty, quick-witted, scheming and foxy, but at the same time he’s kind, caring and affectionate.

Basil has celebrated over 50 years in entertainment and The Basil Brush Show on BBC TV was seen by millions of viewer every week for 14 years. The show was BAFTA nominated and voted best comedy show on TV. TICkETS £14, COnCESSIOnS £12 FAMILY TICkET £42

FRiDAy 31 July 7.30PM MAIn HOUSE

ThAT'll BE ThE DAy 30Th AnnivERSARy SPECiAl Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The day appears with its Brand New 30th Anniversary Special!

The nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s,plus more hilarious comedy!

TICkETS: £21, COnCESSIOnS: £20

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The Courtyard is working with the Three Choirs Festival this year, as part of their Three Choirs Plus programme. Events for this go on sale on 15 April.

ExHIBITIOnS MARCH - JULY look online for more information about these fantastic exhibitions FRiDAy 27 MARCh – SunDAy 17 MAy

(11 yEARS) BARACCA PRESEnTS: nO iS E SCREEnPRinT: STRAwDOGS, zElOOT AnD OThERS ThuRSDAy 23 July 7.30PM

An AUdIEnCE WITH MEL And COkY GIEdROYC Mel and Coky will discuss their roles in television with each other. Mel will talk from her perspective as a comedian (the Mel and Sue thing, French and Saunders), as a writer (Slice, From here to Maternity and Downsized) and as a presenter of hit shows such as The Great British Bake-Off, The Gift and Mel and Sue. Tales of terror, hilarity, deadlines and how to avoid a soggy bottom.

Coky will talk about her role as the director of period dramas such as Oliver Twist, Wuthering Heights, the Virgin Queen and the Hour, of thrillers such as What remains and of her new departure into uS TV shows which feature werewolves and vampires.

Sister act will be an informal chat with clips from their work and a Q&A with the audience.

TICkETS £12, COnCESSIOnS £10 SunDAy 26 July 2.30PM MAIn HOUSE

EnSEMBLE 360 TICkETS £15

SunDAy 26 July 5PM MAIn HOUSE

Artists include, Strawdogs, Zeloot and others.

THE TRAMP: CHARLIE CHAPLIn FILM

MOnDAy 8 JunE FRiDAy 16 July

TICkETS £8

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TuESDAy 8 July 11AM & 2PM STUdIO THEATRE

To coincide with the Courtyard’s production of Birdsong, Flux are working with five artists to create home’ an installation that captures the intimate moment when hundreds of thousands of soldiers left their homes and went to join the troops for ww1.

FLOWER ARRAnGInG Come, sit and relax! watch herefordshire unfold before your eyes through flowers. Janet will be on hand to demonstrate, illuminate and inspire with several designs, so that you can take ideas and inspiration (and possibly some flowers) home with you. Janet loves flowers, and has studied their growing and arranging for over 20 years. Last year she chaired the very successful Flower Festival at hereford Cathedral and can relate a busy career through her life in flowers.

TICkETS £12 SATuRDAy 1 AuGuST 11AM MAIn HOUSE

FERIO SAxOPHOnE qUARTET TICkETS £15

BOX OFFICE

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FRiDAy 22 MAy – SunDAy 12 July

MADE in knuCklAS: ThE villAGE ShOw Made in Knucklas: the Village show is an insight into the art and cultural life of a small village on the welsh side of the border of England and wales.

Photographs in Gallery: Adrian higgins (7-27 April 2014)

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27 november 2015 – 9 January 2016 The Courtyard’s pantomime is back with a ‘Beast’ of a show!

Those that cannot wait to see how the story unfolds can book their tickets now with an Early Beast offer of 10% off until 17th April!

Beauty’s family has fallen on hard times and when her father hears of a chance to regain some of his fortune, he sets off on a long journey. on his way home, empty-handed and without the gifts he promised, he gets lost in the forest and takes refuge in a mysterious castle. As he is leaving in the morning, he sees a beautiful rose and picks it to take home. Little does he know that the master of the house, a fearsome Beast, has decreed the penalty for picking the roses is death. The Beast promises to spare the father’s life if his beautiful daughter comes to live with him at the castle. But what will happen to Beauty and will she ever find true love?

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directed by david durant Written by nick Lane TICkETS £8, COnCESSIOnS £7 SCHOOLS £6.50

DATE FOR yOuR DiARy: ThE CouRTyARd IS hoSTING hEREFoRdShIRE’S FIRST EVER FAMILy FESTIVAL oN wEdNESdAy 28 oCToBER

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yOuR GiFT TO ThE ARTS in hEREFORDShiRE Leaving a tax free gift in your will is one of the best ways to ensure that The Courtyard remains sustainable for generations to come.

PLATInUM

our mission is to make our community arts programme accessible to all, particularly younger and older people. we wish to extend our artistic programme locally and nationally, producing more original, in-house work and collaborate with other artistic bodies to develop herefordshire as a powerhouse of creativity. what your legacy could pay for... £300 pays for care staff training sessions to enhance the quality of life of older people. £750 pays for a local young person to pursue an acting career with a National youth Theatre Bursary. £1000 pays for a ten week residency in a care home. £5000 pays for a script writer to develop a new piece of drama for Senior youth Theatre.

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‘Being a part of The Courtyard Youth Theatre is amazing; we learn so many great things and it gives me an opportunity to express myself’ youth Theatre Member, aged 14.

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Leaving a gift in your will is easy to do all you need to do is talk to a wills specialist (see pages 11 & 15 for further information on our next legacy events supported by Lanyon Bowdler), or for basic information on different types of legacy giving, visit www.courtyard.org.uk.

For further information on giving to The Courtyard please talk to the Development Team on 01432 346505 or email lucy.wells@courtyard.org.uk Thank you for supporting future generations of arts lovers

SUPPORTERS Tesco (Bewell Street), old Market hereford, hereford Sixth Form College, hibiscus Room, Mike Gell, Sign-rite, Peter Prosser, hereford College of Arts, Claridge Nursing homes, hay Festival, Pizza hut hereford and hereford Cathedral School.

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These are available on live events. Tickets are held for three working days or seven days before the show and then released.

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 re-sell the ticket. If sold there is a £1 administration charge per ticket, and the ticket will be issued as a credit note.

In Person: you can pay by cash, cheque or National Theatre Tokens as well as most major debit or credit cards

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

Group Bookings If you book 10 or more tickets you will get the 11th ticket free of charge. This applies to most events – some hires are excluded.

For larger bookings contact the Box office.

By Post

Concessions

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.

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

Box Office: 01432 340555 For full terms and conditions visit the website

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Step free access to all areas of the building Accessible toilets on all floors designated disabled parking in The Courtyard car park Speaking lift at all levels Access dogs are welcome Contact the Box Office if you request this brochure in large print or alternative formats 01432 340555

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, Shows in the current guide with audio description include: Birdsong: Sat 13 June 2pm Beauty and the Beast: Sat 12 december 7pm

Audio enhancement facilities are available for events in the main house and the studio.

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These are available for selected film screenings.

Look online or ask at Box office for a list of what’s available.

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 over four hours can purchase a £2.50 (£3 from 1 April) day permit from the Box office.

Further car parks are available at old Market, Merton Meadow and Garrick house off Blackfriars Street.

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

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

The full address for Sat Nav is The Courtyard, Edgar Street, hereford, hR4 9JR

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 month 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.

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