Live Guide September - December

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SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 2015 LIVE EVENTS LIVE SCREENINGS FILM CAFé BAR ExhIBITIONS EduCATION BuSINESS MEMBERShIP PARTICIPATION

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE This season’s theme is Love - Check out some of the ‘lovely’ shows...

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When you see the heart symbol throughout the brochure you can get 10% off when you buy two or more of the shows

DS & FRIEN ONS PATR

Great discounts for The Courtyard’s Friends and Patrons. 10% off most shows which are marked throughout the brochure. 20% off inhouse shows such as Hansel and Gretel & Beauty and the Beast if you are aged between 14 and 25 you can get 10% off selected shows throughout the brochure online or at Box Office Members of this club can get 15% off tickets for live shows when booking online or at the Box Office.

Comedy Curry £6 in advance £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.

The best offer will apply

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The foyer passenger lift is scheduled for replacement in late summer/early autumn. We regret that this will mean that there will be no lift access to upper floors whilst the work is undertaken. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavour to do all we can to ensure access to services for all is maintained. For up to date information or to request assistance, please see the Access pages of our website or contact the Box Office.

SuPPORTERS Herefordshire Community Foundation

The Eveson Charitable Trust

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ies n’s Part rd e r d il h c ourtya at The c 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.

The Café Bar offers fantastic local produce presented in imaginative new dishes as well as traditional favourites. Head Chef Jan’s fantastic cakes, quiches and salads are justly famous! Other favourites include the Courtyard Burger and our delicious fish pie.

Our catering team are happy to bake a delicious birthday cake for you or alternatively bring your own.

Bespoke Parties can be arranged with alternative food and live shows on request.

There are a variety of brand new dishes this season including our new Greek Sharing Platter (also available for one!) and of course our ever changing daily specials.

The Café Bar has something for everyone so whether you are coming to a show, film or 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.

OPENINg hOUrS Open from 10am Monday to Saturday Open from 11am Sundays (from 13 September)

NOrmAL SErVINg TImES 12noon – 2.30pm Monday to Saturday 5pm – 7.45pm Tuesday to Saturday Sunday 12 noon – 2pm & some evenings (show dependant)

Quiche and salads Monday evenings and all day every day, 12noon – 8pm

£10 per person including tickets to a film.

ThE PARTy FOOd WILL BE SERVEd IN A dESIGNATEd PARTy AREA ANd WILL INCLudE:

“One of the best surprises” rEVIEwED 25 mArch 2015 I love a salad bar; this is the only one I have found that rivals the legendary Rainbow cafe in Glastonbury.

The food was excellently presented, no lack of choice as a veggie, great and imaginative flavours and our host was a model of attentiveness with great knowledge of the ingredients.

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

Chicken Goujons Cheese and Tomato Pizza Curly Fries

Cherry Tomato and 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.

CAFé BAR EVEnTS

SATUrDAY JAZZ cAfé Come to the Courtyard’s Café Bar and listen to some top local talent thanks to The Music Pool.

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

Please note there is no Quiz Night in August

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LIVE ScrEENINgS BEAuX’ STRATAGEM

TiCKETS £14

SATUrDAY 5 SEPTEmbEr 7Pm

BEAuX’ STRATAGEM SUNDAY 27 SEPTEmbEr 2Pm

CORiOLAnuS

ThUrSDAY 15 OcTObEr 7Pm ENcOrE ScrEENINgS: frIDAY 23 & SATUrDAY 24 OcTObEr 7Pm

HAMLET (STARRinG BEnEDiCT CuMBERBATCH)

wEDNESDAY 22 JULY 7Pm

wEDNESDAY 21 OcTObEr 7Pm

MERCHAnT OF VEniCE

HEnRy V

wEDNESDAY 26 AUgUST 7Pm

OTHELLO

TiCKETS £14

TUESDAY 22 SEPTEmbEr 7.15Pm

wEDNESDAY 16 DEcEmbEr 7.15Pm

ROMEO & JuLiET

THE nuTCRACKER

mONDAY 5 OcTObEr 6.45Pm

LE nOZZE Di FiGARO

TUESDAY 26 JANUArY 7.15Pm

RHAPSODy/THE TWO PiGEOnS

ThUrSDAY 12 NOVEmbEr 7.15Pm

CARMEn

ThUrSDAY 4 fEbrUArY 6.45Pm

ThUrSDAY 10 DEcEmbEr 7.15Pm

wEDNESDAY 6 APrIL 7.15Pm

LA TRAViATA

CAVALLERiA RuSTiCAnA/ PAGLiACCi

GiSELLE mONDAY 25 APrIL 7.15Pm

TiCKETS £18, COnCESSiOnS £15

LuCiA Di LAMMERMOOR

buy tickets for four or more royal Opera house screenings for £12.50 each

CARMEn

LE nOZZE Di FiGARO

ROMEO & JuLiET

TiCKETS £14

THE TWO PiGEOnS

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SATUrDAY 10 OcTObEr 7Pm

SATUrDAY 23 JANUArY 7Pm

iL TROVATORE

LES PECHEuRS DE PERLES

ThUrSDAY 29 OcTObEr 7Pm

OTELLO

SATUrDAY 30 JANUArY 5.55Pm

TuRAnDOT SATUrDAY 7 NOVEmbEr 6Pm

TAnnERHAuSER TiCKETS £18 COnCESSiOnS £15 buy tickets for four or more met Opera screenings for £12.50 each

TUESDAY 1Z5 mArch 7Pm

MAnOn LESCAuT

SATUrDAY 28 NOVEmbEr 6Pm

LuLu

SATUrDAY 2 APrIL 5.55Pm

SUNDAY 13 DEcEmbEr 2Pm

MADAMA BuTTERFLy

THE MAGiC FLuTE

iL TROVATORE

OTELLO

SATUrDAY 15 AUgUST 7Pm

BRiTTEn’S RAPE OF LuCRETiA

TiCKETS £15

OThEr ScrEENINgS ThUrSDAY 24 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm

wEDNESDAY 14 OcTObEr 7Pm

AiDA FROM SyDnEy HARBOuR

THE iMPORTAnCE OF BEinG ERnEST

TiCKETS £15

TiCKETS £14

THE iMPORTAnCE OF BEinG ERnEST

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JULY hIghLIghTS ThUrSDAY 16 – SATUrDAY 18 JULY 7.30Pm mATINEE SATUrDAY 18 JULY 2.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ThE cOUrTYArD SENIOr YOUTh ThEATrE PrESENT

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TOmOrrOwLAND – A wOrLD bEYOND

mONDAY 27 – ThUrSDAY 30 JULY

SLOw wEST (15) CHECK THE WEBSiTE FOR FuLL TiMES AnD DATES

(12A) CHECK THE WEBSiTE FOR FuLL TiMES AnD DATES mONDAY 20 – ThUrSDAY 23 JULY

LISTEN UP PhILIP (15) CHECK THE WEBSiTE FOR FuLL TiMES AnD DATES frIDAY 24 JULY 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ThE rAT PAcK LIVE TiCKETS £20.50 COnCESSiOnS £19.50 Sponsored by

frIDAY 31 JULY – SATUrDAY 1 AUgUST

ThE ThIrD mAN (PG) CHECK THE WEBSiTE FOR FuLL TiMES AnD DATES SATUrDAY 25 JULY 2.30Pm

ThE bASIL brUSh ShOw TiCKETS £14 COnCESSiOnS £12 FAMiLy TiCKET £42 wEDNESDAY 29 JULY 1Pm & 3.30Pm

TrEE fU TOm TiCKETS £13.50 COnCESSiOnS £11.50 FAMiLy TiCKET £42

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Come and unwind after a stressful week with one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Comedy Clubs in the Studio. Bring in your drinks from the Café Bar and get ready to be entertained by some of the up and coming comedians on the comedy circuit.

THE COMEDy CLuBS TAKE A FESTiVE TuRn This is a perfect evening for an office party outing! And why not take advantage of the Festive Fork which is available for £12.50.

To book your Christmas food call the Cafe Bar on 01432 346525

Suitable for ages 18 years + frIDAY 18 SEPTEmbEr 8.30Pm STARRinG

frIDAY 16 OcTObEr 8.30Pm STARRinG

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frIDAY 2 OcTObEr 8.30Pm STARRinG

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frIDAY 4 DEcEmbEr 8.30Pm STARRinG

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MARK COOPER-JOnES STEVE BuGEJA KiERAn BOyD

frIDAY 11 DEcEmbEr 8.30Pm

SATUrDAY 19 DEcEmbEr 8.30Pm STARRinG

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JuLiAn DEAnE PATRiCK MORRiS ALEX SMiTH

TiCKETS: £12.50 SATUrDAY 12 DEcEmbEr 8.30Pm STARRinG

JuLiAn DEAnE ALEX PERRy ALEX SMiTH

MARK COOPER-JOnES STEVE BuGEJA KiERAn BOyD SATUrDAY 2 JANUArY 2016 8.30Pm STARRinG

CARL HuTCHinSOn HAyLEy ELLiS GLEnn MOORE 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.

KiERAn BOyD STEVE BuGEJA

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ThUrSDAY 3 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

PrINcES Of POP 8

An exhilarating journey through the most memorable moments from the best boy bands of the 90s to the present day. The ultimate mix-tape that will take you back in time with the soulful harmonies of Boyz II Men to the uplifting sounds of Westlife, and the one and only reigning Kings of Pop - Take That.

Including songs such as Take That’s Back For Good, Greatest Day; Westlife’s Flying Without Wings, What About Now; The Backstreet Boys, All I Have To Give, I want it that Way, JLS’s Everybody In Love, She Makes Me Wanna and many more.

TiCKETS £17, COnCESSiOnS £15

frIDAY 4 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

SAShA mcVEIgh AND SPEcIAL gUESTS After her storming, sold out performance at this year’s hay Festival, hereford-born singer/songwriter Sasha mcVeigh is embarking on an extensive tour of the uK in September joined by special guests.

In the summer, Sasha is playing all across America as part of an eight week tour, including performances on the main stage at country music festivals alongside some of the biggest names on the circuit.

Equipped with a newly released, critically-acclaimed debut album, which was recorded in Nashville and chosen as ‘Best of the Best’ by BBC Introducing, this British country girl is taking over both sides of the Atlantic.

TiCKETS £10

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SATUrDAY 5 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

mAgIc Of mOTOwN Featuring more chart toppers than ever before, with the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie, the show marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores.

In 1965 the Tamla Motown Revue saw the Supremes, Temptations, Miracles, Stevie Wonder and Martha Reeves famously touch down in Britain for a 42-show nationwide tour. This, coupled with an accompanying appearance on TV’s Ready, Steady, Go! established Motown in the uK. TiCKETS £20, COnCESSiOnS £19.50

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ThUrSDAY 10 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

JAcK AND JILL AND ThE rED POSTbOX

TUESDAY 8 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

SwEETShOP rEVOLUTION PrESENTS

I LOVED YOU AND I LOVED YOU

TiCKETS £14, COnCESSiOnS £13 FR PATIENDS RON & S

I Loved You and I Loved You is the extraordinary true story of young Welsh composer Morfydd Owen, who died almost 100 years ago in mysterious circumstances at the age of just 26.

This rapturous new production, half-way between dance and a play, charts her rise from humble beginnings to great success in music and her tumultuous relationships with both the man she married and the man she loved.

TiCKETS £13, COnCESSiOnS £11

frIDAY 11 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

AN EVENINg Of bUrLESQUE wEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ThE cAVErN bEATLES The cavern beatles, as well as being talented instrumentalists and singers, are hugely dedicated Beatles fans, intent on recreating their individual character to an unprecedented standard.

Countless hours of study and rehearsal have gone into the show, which emulates with uncanny detail and meticulous accuracy, the rise of the greatest band in the world, even down to the use of genuine 1960’s instruments.

TiCKETS £19, COnCESSiOnS £18

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Skimstone Arts present Jack and Jill & The red Postbox, a sensitive, humorous and challenging multimedia and physical theatre performance, with original music and projection. It invites us to follow the considerable changes in the lives of Jack and Jill, and their children Lucy and Peter, due to a diagnosis of dementia.

It’s Vaudeville gone volatile: couture costumes, worldwide all-stars, an oh-so-steamy score and mind-boggling speciality acts explode onto the stage in the cheekiest show of the year. For four fantastic years it has exposed thrilled theatregoers to the art of burlesque.

Combining cutting-edge variety with razor-sharp wit and more West End burlesque beauties than ever before, An Evening of burlesque is ready to write the next chapter in the history of burlesque…

Suitable for 18 years + TiCKETS £23, COnCESSiOnS £21

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SATUrDAY 12 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

SATUrDAY NIghT bEE gEES This musical tribute includes many memorable pop classics. Starting in the mid-sixties with New York Mining Disaster 1941 and Massachusetts, through to the disco explosion of the seventies including the alltime classics Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin, You Should Be Dancing, Night Fever and onto more recent classics such as You Win Again and Alone.

frIDAY 11 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm SATUrDAY 12 SEPTEmbEr 2Pm & 7.30Pm STuDiO THEATRE

rIVErS UP

This two hour tribute also features their outstanding repertoire of multi-million selling hit songs written for and recorded by many of the world’s top artistes including; Celine dion, diana Ross, dionne Warwick, Barbra Streisand, Take That, dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Candi Staton, yvonne Elliman and many more. The band brings to life a vast catalogue of hit songs superbly, appealing to audiences both young and old.

TiCKETS £19.50, COnCESSiOnS £18.50

Tom and Sally’s house is about to be flooded yet again! Sally is worried and blames the icebergs, though Tom seems more concerned about the drunken Brummie revellers he has to sail up the River Severn every weekend on his disco-boat. But this time the water level shows no sign of retreating, and before long they’re drifting around a flooded Worcester searching for land.

The irrepressible Millington’s begin to realise they are witnessing the results of a global cock-up. Join them on their poignant journey in a dilemma that pits them against cataclysmic odds in a comic-tragedy of epic proportions...

TiCKETS £13, COnCESSiOnS £11 FR PATIENDS RON & S

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ROSS MARKET HOuSE

mADE IN rOSS Made in Ross is a cooper ative of local artists and craftspeople based in Ross, including potters, jewelers, knitters , photographers, furniture makers and pain ters, who will exhibit and sell a range of work in the Market house.

The consortium will also run workshops for people interested in expanding their creative abilities. www.courtyard.org.uk/ madeinross OPEn WEEKLy 10AM TO 4PM THuRSDAy TO SunDAy

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SUNDAY 13 SEPTEmbEr 2.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ThE PEOPLE’S ThEATrE cOmPANY PrESENT

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hOw ThE KOALA LEArNT TO hUg... ...There’s only one way to find out so if you love Koalas as much as we do then join the gorgeous outback cast for some great stories, sing along songs, superb games and first class hugging.

All you need are your ears – and your arms!

Based on the bestselling book

by Steven Lee this charming family musical has been written especially for children aged three and above to enjoy with their grownups.

Suitable for 3 years + TiCKETS £8.50, COnCESSiOnS £7.50, 4 TiCKETS FOR £28

TUESDAY 15 SEPTEmbEr 4.30Pm wEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEmbEr 11Am & 4.30Pm MAin HOuSE

JUrASSIc ADVENTUrES This brand new, groundbreaking family show transports the audience to a Jurassic theme park complete with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and scenery. As well as a special climate system designed to heighten the sensory experience, audiences will come face to face with a cyclone and interact with two animatronics dinosaurs.

With a full cast of actors and puppeteers, Jurassic Adventures is a fully immersive and unique theatrical experience where the action starts the moment the audience take their seats.

TiCKETS £16, COnCESSiOnS £14, FAMiLy £50

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SATUrDAY 19 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ThUrSDAY 17 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

AL mUrrAY Al murray The Pub Landlord: One man, One guvnor – 20 years at the lager top!

Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense.

To celebrate this milestone join this icon on his new tour with his brand new show One Man, One Guvnor.

TiCKETS £25.50

OrchESTrA Of ThE SwAN Following their highly successful collaborations last season Orchestra of the Swan and pianist Peter donohoe bring a stunning programme to the Courtyard, opening with one of Mozart’s most joyful symphonies and concluding with one of his happiest early piano concertos.

Last season OOTS and Peter recorded Shostakovich Piano Concerto No2 for Signum classic and they will complete the disc by recording the second piano concerto shortly so this evening’s programme is a wonderful opportunity to hear this concerto live, a work which shows a youthful Shostakovich, full of wit and energy but also displaying a rich lyrical vein.

TiCKETS: £22, COnCESSiOnS £21

frIDAY 18 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ThE SImON AND gArfUNKEL STOrY The uK’s biggest Simon and Garfunkel theatre show with a full live band, tells the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens New york, went on to become the world’s most successful music duo.

Starring dean Elliot, leading actor from the West End, Olivier award nominated musical Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story as Paul Simon.

TiCKETS £19, COnCESSiOnS £18

BOX OFFICE

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FR PATIENDS RON & S

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SATUrDAY 19 SEPTEmbEr 8Pm STuDiO THEATRE

DON’T gO INTO ThE cELLAr PrESENT

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ThE SINgULAr EXPLOITS Of ShErLOcK hOLmES The Singular Exploits of Sherlock holmes features the great detective recounting highlights of his crime-busting career.

It also includes autobiographical snippets concerning his life and times, the adversaries he has faced and mysteries he has solved.

The show is an affectionate one-man homage to the world’s greatest detective that includes quick costume changes, wry humour and audience interaction.

TiCKETS £11, COnCESSiOnS £10 FR PATIENDS RON & S

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

KAST Off KINKS SATUrDAY 19 SEPTEmbEr 2Pm STuDiO THEATRE

bOX TALE SOUP PrESENT

ALIcE’S ADVENTUrES IN wONDErLAND drawing on the wealth of peculiar episodes from both Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Box Tale Soup invite you down the rabbit hole into a timeless world of wondrous fantasy.

Carroll’s Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and frantic characters. No matter how young or old, everyone will find their own moment of magic in Wonderland and make it safely home again – the only danger is, you may not want to leave!

TiCKETS £8, COnCESSiOnS £7

Former members of the legendary band, The Kinks, are getting back together to re-live the good times.

This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original drummer), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60’s & 70’s), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80’s & 90’s and still with Ray davies) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose).

Expect all the hits including: you Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Deadend Street, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Apeman, Come Dancing, and many more in a great night out! Suitable for ages 14 years+ TiCKETS £20, COnCESSiOnS £18

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SUNDAY 20 SEPTEmbEr 2Pm STuDiO THEATRE

AN AfTErNOON wITh DA PAUL

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DaPaul is a talented singer and songwriter from London. he began singing in church as a young man and his influences include gospel, soul, jazz and blues. Working as a session musician and backing vocalist he has worked with names such as Eternal, Alexander O’Neal and Gabrielle and has appeared on worldwide TV promos including The World Music Awards and the Montreaux Jazz Festival.

TiCKETS £11, COnCESSiOnS £10

FR PATIENDS RON & S

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEmbEr

cAr bOOT 8am - 12 noon Sellers from 8am Public from 9am Come along and pick up a bargain at The Courtyard’s first ever car boot in The Courtyard car park with free entry to browsers.

Attention sellers! you can book your pitch via Box Office £5 car/ £10 van. Please note limited spaces are available so get in quick to secure you place. for more information contact Lucy wells lucy.wells@courtyard.org.uk

BOX OFFICE

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TUESDAY 22 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

TEmPErANcE SEVEN The Temperance Seven first shot to fame in the early 1960s with their No.1 hit You’re Driving Me Crazy, produced by Sir George Martin.

The original members may have ceased to appear with the band but the current members can boast over 200 years of service between them. Playing tuneful jazz classics and original numbers presented with a Pythonesque, deadpan tomfoolery.

TiCKETS £15, COnCESSiOnS £14

SATUrDAY 26 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ThE LINDISfArNE STOrY Lindisfarne was Tyneside’s best-loved band for over thirty years and The Lindisfarne Story is a celebration of the group’s music and achievements. The show is devised, written and performed by founder member Ray Laidlaw, the original drummer and Billy Mitchell, front man for the final eight years. Ray and Billy perform acoustic versions of Lindisfarne’s classic songs and tell the inside story of the group’s rise to fame, from Whitley Bay to San Francisco Bay, from Rothbury to Glastonbury.

frIDAY 25 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ILLEgAL EAgLES Now established as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, the Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail.

With over 15 years international touring experience, their uncanny ability to capture the emotion of don henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad.

This latest production features all the classics – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It To The Limit, and a whole lot more!

TiCKETS £22.50, COnCESSiOnS £21.50

you’ll hear how the classic songs developed and how Bob dylan’s producer helped Lindisfarne to focus their musical ideas and burst through the glam and manufactured sounds around them to become one of the major British groups of the seventies.

TiCKETS £19.50, COnCESSiOnS £18.50

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SUNDAY 27 SEPTEmbEr 2.30Pm MAin HOuSE

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ThE LONDON mOZArT PLAYErS conductor/pianist: howard Shelley Concert with illustrated introductions to each work Mozart Piano Concerto No 12 in A major K414 Interval Mozart Piano Concerto No 9 in E flat, K271, ‘Jeunehomme’ Mozart composed well over twenty piano concertos. An inspired combination of solo, chamber and symphonic music with dashes of opera thrown in, one magnificent masterpiece followed another. In his most intensely creative period he produced twelve concertos in just three years for his Viennese public, and each with its own individuality, even when written only days apart.

TiCKETS £19.50, COnCESSiOnS £18.50

TUESDAY 29 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm STuDiO THEATRE

ADOLf AND wINSTON Two Actors. Two world Leaders.

One black Dog. London, 1939. Winston Churchill looks in the mirror, realises that only he can steer our great nation through its darkest hour and steels himself for the hard road ahead.

Bristol, 2012. howard Coggins looks in the mirror, shaves, realises he looks a bit like Winston Churchill and steels himself to break some bad news to his good friend, Stu. Bristol, 2013. Stu McLoughlin looks in the mirror and realises that he’ll have to grow a little moustache.

Suitable for ages 14+. contains strong language

FR PATIENDS RON & S

TiCKETS £13, COnCESSiOnS £11

wEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ThE rObbIE wILLIAmS EXPErIENcE LET mE ENTErTAIN YOU This show is a rollercoaster ride spanning the 25 year career of the legend that is Robbie Williams. From his sellout three nights at Knebworth, to the unforgettable Swing When You’re Winning show at the Royal Albert hall, As well as reliving where it all began with Take That.

Featuring a live band and the glamorous Robbie Williams dancers. This action packed show features all of Robbie’s hits, including; Rock DJ, Angels, Let Me Entertain You, Come Undone, She’s The One, No Regrets, Feel, and some of his most recent hits, including; Go Gentle, You Know Me and Candy. Plus many many more.

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

courtyard.org.uk

TiCKETS £22, COnCESSiOnS £21

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frIDAY 2 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

NEw OLD frIENDS PrESENT

ThE fALcON’S mALTESEr A hilarious family film noir pastiche following the adventures of the hopelessly inept private detective Tim diamond and his sharp witted brother Nick.

The plot sees the diamond Brothers detective agency on a thrilling case to discover just what is so important about those titular Maltesers.

It features slapstick, comedy songs and a cast of four playing 20 brilliant characters like: The Fat Man (who has lost a lot of weight), Gott & himmell, Lauren Barcardi, Beatrice von Falkenberg and Betty Cleaner.

ThUrSDAY 1 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

TiCKETS £13, COnCESSiOnS £12

FR PATIENDS RON & S

ThE bArrON KNIghTS its . s, .

One of the most entertaining groups to come out of the 60’s and 70’s, The barron Knights have played over 300 shows at the London Palladium and have a performance at Buckingham Palace under their belts.

Their musicianship, harmonies and of course their humour have earned them the nickname ‘The Guvnors’ among peers. They are supremely talented, a showbiz phenomenon and the best tonic the NhS could give the population.

Apart from the old favourites like Call Up The Groups, they play their inimitable version of the William Tell Overture and their flamenco party piece Malaguana. Their parodies of Killer Queen and Windmills Of Your Mind will have you rockin’ and rollin’ with laughter.

TiCKETS £17, COnCESSiOnS £16

SATUrDAY 3 OcTObEr 11Am & 2Pm STuDiO THEATRE

gArLIc ThEATrE PrESENT

ShOE KANgArOO AND ThE bIg bAD bOOT A strapping tale filled with shoes, which promises to be a delightful old load of cobblers Garlic Theatre take you on a fantastical journey to the island of lost shoes with clowning, mime and beautifully crafted puppets Suitable for 4 years + TiCKETS £8, COnCESSiOnS £7

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27 November 2015 – 9 January 2016

Directed by Estelle van warmelo Written by Lyndsay maples

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MAin HOuSE

The courtyard’s pantomime is back with a ‘beast’ of a show!

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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KEy Adult night Super Save £10 (18 years + only), Schools £9.50 if £19 & £20 paid by October no concessions Half Term. £10.50 otherwise Friends and Patrons get 20% off tickets £15 & 16.50, Concessions £1.50 Audio Described AD S off, Family ticket Performance £59/£53 British Sign Language bSL Relaxed Performance rP Performance £10 EP Easy Performance £17 & £18.50, Concessions £1.50 off, Family ticket £67/£61 FRIE NDS PATR ON & S

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bLAKE hot on the heels of Il divo and Collabro, Brit-Award-winning harmonisers blake are back with a new album, new songs and their most uplifting live show yet! Inspired by the lush trio harmonies of The Three Tenors, The Bee Gees and The Lettermen, the boys will perform exclusive songs from their latest Cd ‘In harmony’ along with hits from their four other award winning pop/classical albums, including Fields of Gold, Bring Him Home, Nessun Dorma & Chasing Cars.

Fresh from tours to the uSA, Russia, Korea & China, expect their famous & lively audience banter to feature some hilarious new stories!

Celebrating eight years of touring worldwide, blake still offer the most eclectic vocal mix of classical, pop, rock & musicals ever seen.

TiCKETS £26, COnCESSiOnS £24 FR PATIENDS RON & S

TUESDAY 6 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

LONDON cONTEmPOrArY ThEATrE PrESENT

PYgmALION Pygmalion is a comedy about henry higgins, a phonetics expert who, as a kind of social experiment, attempts to make a lady out of uneducated flower girl, Eliza doolittle.

Pygmalion probes important questions about social class, human behavior, and relations between the sexes that are relevant to modern day society. This version will feature the brilliant music of the 60’s that is loved now by people of all ages.

TiCKETS £15, COnCESSiOnS £12 FR PATIENDS RO & NS

SUNDAY 4 OcTObEr 8.30Pm MAin HOuSE

LUKE JErmAY SIXTh SENSE Luke Jermay is the most incredible man you’ve probably never heard of. he can read your mind. No really; he can read your mind. he doesn’t use mind games or psychological tricks; he is not a trickster, there are no smoke and mirrors. he can simply read your mind. his awe inspiring intuitive abilities have gained him high profile fans such as derren Brown, dynamo and uri Geller who all agree Jermay is astonishing.

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

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TiCKETS £17, COnCESSiOnS £15

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wEDNESDAY 7 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

bArOQUE bY cANDLELIghT With a beautiful candlelit setting, costumes and lighting, the European Baroque Ensemble and Singers perform excerpts from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, handel’s Water Music, and Bach’s wonderful Toccata and Fugue in D minor.

Enjoy a candlelit Baroque night to remember, as world class soloists and a sublime ensemble perform beautiful excerpts from these wonderful maestro’s Operas.

TiCKETS £24, COnCESSiOnS £23

FR PATIENDS RON & S

ThUrSDAY 8 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

mUgENKYO TAIKO DrUmmErS Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery & infectious belly laugh humour - all in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism.

TiCKETS £20, COnCESSiOnS £15, CHiLDREn unDER 16 £10

ThUrSDAY 8 OcTObEr 8Pm STuDiO THEATRE

SINgLE ShOE PrODUcTIONS PrESENT

crAZY gLUE crazy glue follows the comedic roller coaster of a couple’s romance as they move from the blossoming of first love through to the thornier terrain of married life.

Inspired by the physical comedy of Buster Keaton and the madcap absurdity of Looney Tunes, Single Shoe Productions create a fusion of silent film nostalgia and cartoon antics.

The captivating cast of two blend vocal sound effects, quirky humour and an evocative 1930’s soundtrack to reveal the crazy, sticky, messy side of marriage.

TiCKETS £13, COnCESSiOnS £11 FR PATIENDS RON & S

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SATUrDAY 10 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

rOcK ANThEmS

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Classic hits such as Sultans of Swing, Another Brick In The Wall, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sweet Child O’ Mine, Smoke On The Water and Purple Haze guarantee to have you singing along, stomping your feet and reaching for your air guitar.

frIDAY 9 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

ISLANDS IN ThE STrEAm

Vocals and guitar work are performed by the critically acclaimed GA GA, who have received widespread praise over the last 20 years for their multi award winning Queen Tribute show.

TiCKETS £20.50, COnCESSiOnS £19.50

celebrating the queen and king of country, Dolly Parton and Kenny rogers. . .

Stacked with country music’s greatest hits: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, Coward of the County, Love is Like a Butterfly and Lady – enjoy the awesome vocals and gentle humour of dolly and Kenny’s legendary live shows.

Bring-the-house-down performances, a superb score and supreme musicianship tell the story of the simple Smoky Mountains farm girl’s rise to country music’s biggest superstar.

TiCKETS £20,

SUNDAY 11 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

JEThrO Every once in a while there comes along a true comedy genius, someone who rapidly gains cult status with the British public. Such is the case with Jethro!

Armed with nothing more than a microphone and delivered to you in a warm Cornish accent, Jethro has the rare ability to paint hilarious pictures in the mind of his audience.

TiCKETS £20.50, COnCESSiOnS £19.50

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

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SUNDAY 11 OcTObEr 1Pm MAin HOuSE

mISTEr mAKEr AND ThE ShAPES LIVE

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Come and join your ultimate arts and crafts hero mister maker, for his first ever live theatre tour!

Packed full of arty adventures there will be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting, The Shapes! yes, you’ll be able to share the fun with mister maker’s colourful all-dancing friends Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too!

This show is tons of arty fun for all the family!

TiCKETS £13.50, COnCESSiOnS £10, FAMiLy TiCKET £42

TUESDAY 13 OcTObEr 7.30Pm wEDNESDAY 14 OcTObEr 1Pm MAin HOuSE

NATIONAL DANcE cOmPANY wALES National Dance company wales’ autumn tour brings together three unique pieces of dance created by the very best European choreographers.

The world premier of Jeroen Verbruggen’s A Mighty Wind will be joined by Johan Inger’s delightful Walking Mad, a colourful and theatrical dance journey and Alexander Ekman’s Tuplet, a witty and high octane exploration of the simple notion of rhythm.

TiCKETS £17, COnCESSiOnS £16

frIDAY 16 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

AbbAmANIA ABBA are one of the most popular groups in the world today, from Waterloo to Thank You For The Music their record breaking songs are timeless and continue to thrill all generations.

AbbAmANIA, the uK’s original ABBA tribute are widely regarded as one of Europe’s Premier ABBA tribute Bands.

Relive the memories of ABBA with the Official AbbAmANIA Tribute Show; the wonderful, catchy songs, melodies and lyrics, indeed, the music that has sold millions of records worldwide.

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TiCKETS £21, COnCESSiOnS £20

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SATUrDAY 17 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

LIP SErVIcE ThEATrE cOmPANY PrESENT

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Doreen gray has it all, a drivetime radio show, a high-ratings lifestyle programme on Even More 4...

But, hitting 50, doreen finds her face no longer fits the bill. At a school reunion she stumbles across a youthful self-portrait and makes a dark and dreadful deal. described by The Guardian as ‘The Laurel and hardy of literary deconstruction’, Lip Service, aka Maggie Fox & Sue Ryding, have won multiple awards for their inventive and hilarious touring productions.

TiCKETS £15, COnCESSiOnS £14

FR PATIENDS RO & NS

SUNDAY 18 OcTObEr 2.30Pm MAin HOuSE

SATUrDAY 17 OcTObEr 11Am & 2Pm STuDiO THEATRE

ArNOLD’S bIg ADVENTUrE Gather under the branches for the biggest day in the woodland calendar, drop day!

Arnold the acorn is about to drop from his tree and begin his amazing adventure in search of somewhere to put down his roots. Join Arnold as his story flies in the wind, wiggles across the land and splashes into the sea.

Who will he meet along the way and will he ever find the perfect spot to call home?

Taking place in a special bell tent, Arnold’s big Adventure features beautiful shadow puppetry, wonderful original music to sing along to and plenty of thrilling surprises along the way!

An intimate, interactive production perfect for a child’s first theatre experience and with plenty for parents to enjoy too.

TiCKETS £8, COnCESSiOnS £7

BOX OFFICE

01432 340555

courtyard.org.uk

fAcINg ThE mUSIc wITh PATrIcIA rOUTLEDgE Patricia routledge - best known for TV comedy roles like hyacinth Bucket -trained not only as an actress but also as a singer this remains one of the best kept secrets in showbusiness.

In a fascinating encounter with the writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson, Patricia tours the theatre and festival circuit discussing her life in musical theatre. The evening is illustrated with rare recordings.

TiCKETS £23, COnCESSiOnS £22 Sponsored by

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TUESDAY 20 OcTObEr 11Am & 1.30Pm STuDiO THEATRE

frOZEN LIghT PrESENT

ThE fOrEST Trapped in lives filled with daydreams, Thea and Robin both crave an escape from their everyday routines.

One day they are drawn into the dark and mysterious forest and find themselves on an unexpected journey of self-discovery filled with surprising encounters and experiences that change their lives forever.

The forest is an adventure for teenagers and adults with Profound and Multiple Learning disabilities (PMLd) and their companions.

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TiCKETS £8, COnCESSiOnS £7 ThUrSDAY 22 OcTObEr 8Pm STuDiO THEATRE

TOm KITchINg PrESENTS INTErLOPEr Shaped by an increasing and hugely varied raft of influences, English music is evolving faster than ever.

This album seeks to define the state of the tradition.

What are the new English tunes? What influences them? how do they fit in the continuum of English music?

Contemporary and broad based, Interloper captures an English tradition that is open to the world, confident, and comfortable with the journey.

TiCKETS £13, COnCESSiOnS £11

frIDAY 23 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

DIgbY fAIrwEAThEr’S hALf DOZEN Pollwinning cornettist Digby fairweather’s half Dozen was formed in l995 and worked with blues legend George Melly from 2003-2007 before teaming with blues/rock legend Paul Jones.

The half Dozen in its own right is the brightest and most entertaining of Britain’s new generation of jazz bands.

They present a polished and entertaining jazz cabaret, spotlighting the group’s close-harmony vocals, innovative arrangements and rosta of star soloists.

TiCKETS £20, COnCESSiOnS £19

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SATUrDAY 24 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

hENNINg wEhN After more than a decade in Britain, the German Comedy Ambassador has ‘groan’ to like puns.... though he still couldn’t eat a whole one. As henning’s assimilation is not yet complete he hasn’t lost his sense of Westphalian wonderment at the foibles of British society. Expect a crash course in personal accountability and have a right old laugh at the same time! Wunderbar!

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TiCKETS £16.50, COnCESSiOnS £15

frIDAY 30 OcTObEr 7.45Pm, SATUrDAY 31 OcTObEr 2Pm & 7.45Pm, STuDiO THEATRE

TmESIS ThEATrE cOmPANY PrESENT

ThAT’S AmOrE

wEDNESDAY 28 – SATUrDAY 31 OcTObEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

X-ENTrIcITY PrESENT

grEASE Everyone who saw x-entricity’s spectacular production of Les Miserables last year has been wondering: just how they can follow that?!

Well, the wait is over – and grease is the word! We’re bringing one of the nation’s favourite musicals to the Courtyard stage, featuring a stunning cast, a superb band of professional musicians - and some super cool dance moves! Join danny and Sandy, the T-Birds and Pink Ladies and the pupils of Rydell high, with all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie, including Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Greased Lightning and You’re the One That I Want. It’s going to be electrifyin’!

TiCKETS £15, COnCESSiOnS £12

That’s Amore is a hilarious, fast-paced, passionate and poignant piece of physical theatre which explores the vast world and culture of romantic love: from chance encounters to hidden desires, emotional extremes to the science of romance, it discovers the flesh and philosophy behind what makes our hearts beat faster.

That’s Amore combines Tmesis’ trademark physicality with an ensemble of mesmerising performers. Melding text from award winning writer Chris Fittock with stunning visuals, original music and pop classics, it explores how desire lifts us up, turns us inside out and just how damned funny it makes us behave...

TiCKETS £11, COnCESSiOnS £10

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SUNDAY 1 NOVEmbEr 8Pm STuDiO THEATRE

SAm LEE & frIENDS Awarded the prestigious 2011 Arts Foundation prize and nominated for the 2012 Mercury Music Prize for his debut album, ‘ground Of Its Own’, former Burlesque dancer and experienced nature forager, Sam Lee, has also taken his music to more than 20 countries.

TUESDAY 3 – SATUrDAY 7 NOVEmbEr 7.30Pm SATUrDAY mATINEE 2.30Pm MAin HOuSE *Purchase your tickets before 1st September 2015 and receive 10% Discount!

hErEfOrD mUSIcAL ThEATrE cOmPANY PrESENT

ThE wITchES Of EASTwIcK

HIRE

When three desperate housewives in small town America wish for the man of their dreams, they get more than they bargained for. Innocently they plot and conjour over a heady brew of weak Martinis.

But when their longings are made flesh, all hell breaks loose - quite literally - when darryl Van horne arrives to liven things up!

Seducing each of the women in turn, darryl teaches them how expand the powers locked within, though their unorthodox lifestyle scandalizes the town.

As these powers become more sinister and events spiral out of control, the women come to realise that darryl's influence is corrupting everyone he comes into contact with!

EVEninG 3RD nOV’ - £14 (COnC £13), STuDEnTS £5 – PROOF REquiRED (nO % DiSC)

Sam Lee will be promoting his second release, The Fade in Time, features hand-selected traditional folk songs but is very much a 21st Century album. London born & bred Sam has journeyed intrepidly throughout the British Isles and Ireland seeking out and recording ancient songs from the last of the Gypsy Traveller singers, presenting his interpretations with a vital new energy. The Fade in Time explores the range and potential of traditional British music by encompassing world-wide traditions, from Japanese court music to Tajikistan wedding marches.

TiCKETS £14, COnCESSiOnS £12

wEDNESDAY 4 TO ThUrSDAY 5 NOVEmbEr 8Pm STuDiO THEATRE

rEAcTION ThEATrE mAKErS PrESENT

fIShhEAD An oyster fisherman walks to the shore. A ventriloquist sits by the rocks. In a world that is all at sea, two people discover how to live. fishhead is a fairytale for grown ups, exploring friendship through adversity. A beautifully written and innovate theatre piece that will leave you full of imagery long after the lights go down.

EVEninG 4TH – 7TH - £17 (COnC £16) MATinEE 7TH nOV’ £14 (COnC £13) AuDiO DESCRiBED

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wEDNESDAY 28 OcTObEr 10Am - 7Pm MAin HOuSE

Our Myths and Legends theme will kick off with Carnival Arts processing from Castle Green to The Courtyard to cross the threshold as you’ve never seen it before!

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OcTObEr 2Pm wEDNESDAY 28

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Splash into the Studio and watch Ripstop Theatre Company’s mesmorising show, A Real Mermaid’s Tale. Take a magical journey into the dragon’s Lair to find out what happens when our dragon didn’t look after his teeth!

There will be workshops, performances, music, films and stories to keep kids of all ages entranced during half term. With Open Sky Productions, The Fetch Theatre Company, The Garrick Singers, 2Faced dance, Music Pool and performances from our own youth theatre. dress up on the day, have your facepainted as your favourite character, visit our storytelling tepee, help us build our gigantic Gingerbread house, create your own pet dragon and much much more...

nCESSiOnS TiCKETS £8, CO

friends & Patrons earn reward points in the cafe bar every time you eat or drink- just show your membership card

BOX OFFICE

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herefordshire’s first Family Festival, something for everyone.

This is a free event, open to all but some events will be ticketed. for more information contact the box Office on 01432 340 555.

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SUNDAY 8 NOVEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

mONDAY 9 NOVEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

AN EVENINg wITh PErrY mccArThY – ThE STIg

ThE mATT mONrO STOrY

Perry mccarthy is quite simply unique. This exuberant Cockney racing driver had little going for him except a passion for speed, making it all the way to the top of Formula One & later becoming the original secret racing driver from BBC’s Top Gear The Stig. don’t miss this fast paced evening featuring stories about his role as The Stig, his rise to Formula One, some misadventures at 200 miles per hour and comic sketches on Lewis hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Nigel Mansell, Murray Walker and of course, Jeremy Clarkson.

fEATUrINg mATT mONrO Jr The matt monro Story is an inspired performance by matt monro Jr making this unforgettable show a unique evening of music, warmth and love, keeping the memory of his father and his music alive.

From Born Free to Walk Away to Portrait of my Love be prepared to be transported in time by this tribute to one of Britain’s most popular and endearing singers named “the singer’s singer” by his peers.

The show is enhanced by audio visuals and narration.

TiCKETS £21, COnCESSiOnS £20 FR PATIENDS RO & NS

TiCKETS £20, COnCESSiOnS £19

wEDNESDAY 11 NOVEmbEr 8Pm STuDiO THEATRE

JENNY EcLAIr Professional Grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine.

Semi–bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! you are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth.

TiCKETS £17.50

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wEDNESDAY 11 NOVEmbEr 10.50Am FOyER

LEST wE fOrgET Marking the centenary of 1915, and the second year of the First World War The Courtyard will be hosting a remembrance afternoon at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. There will be a two minutes silence followed by First World War songs sung by the resident choir, the Garrick Singers. No need to book just turn up on the day TiCKETS FREE wEDNESDAY 11 NOVEmbEr 7.30Pm MAin HOuSE

LEST wE fOrgET VArIETY PErfOrmANcE Following on from the afternoons remembrance events, there will be a variety show with The Courtyard’s youth Theatre and other local community groups performing a tribute to World War One. Marking the centenary of the battle of Gallipoli, this will be the core content for the evening, as well as music, performed sketches and readings.

SUNDAY 22 NOVEmbEr 8Pm STuDiO THEATRE

EmErgINg DANcE ArTISTS NIghT The Courtyard and 2Faced dance Company proudly present hereford’s first ever Emerging Dance Artists Night.

Championing contemporary dance and open to all dance artists in the early stages of their career, this unique evening will offer performers a much-needed platform to show their work and contemporary practice.

Whether you are an aspiring artiste, a lover of dance, or if you just want to try something new, this is one not to miss.

TiCKETS £5

TiCKETS £8, COnCESSiOnS £7

frIDAY 13 & SATUrDAY 14 NOVEmbEr 10Am-5.30Pm SUNDAY 15Th 10Am-5.00Pm MAin HOuSE & CAnyOn SPACE

hErEfOrD cONTEmPOrArY crAfT fAIr Admire, commission and buy stylish, original contemporary craft direct from 60 inspiring designer makers from herefordshire and across the uK. www.h-craftfair.co.uk ADMiSSiOn: £4 (£3 AFTER 4PM), STuDEnTS: £1.80, unDER 16’S: FREE, REDuCED RATE RE-ADMiSSiOn FOR A SECOnD DAy: £1.80

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EX Hi BiTiOnS

TUESDAY 24 NOVEmbEr 8Pm STuDiO THEATRE

cALAN calan bring together the remarkable talents of five young musicians giving a fresh and vibrant sound to traditional Welsh music. With a contemporary and lively approach they breathe new life into the old traditions through their sparkling melodies, foot tapping tunes and spirited and energetic performances of Welsh step dancing.

They blast their way through some of the old favourite reels, jigs and hornpipes with fast paced and uplifting arrangements before melting into some of the most beautiful and haunting songs.

TiCKETS £12, COnCESSiOnS £11

18 SEPTEmbEr - 8 NOVEmbEr

ThE hErEfOrDShIrE OPEN 2015

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The Courtyard Centre for the Arts and Bright Stripe are collaborating in a herefordshire Open 2015 exhibition to coincide with h.Art. The aim of the Open is to provide a platform for and to demonstrate the wide range of artists' practice within herefordshire, and to show work of all kinds: painting, sculpture, photography, installation, film and video, sound and performance.

Further information, including instructions on submission, will be published online. www.courtyard.org.uk/open15 13 NOVEmbEr – 10 JANUArY

ShANNON DONOVAN AND ANDrEw EASTwOOD mALcOLm ScOTT: Images of Creative herefordshire: Artists, Craftspeople and Musicians at work.

rONALD mOOrE Look online to find out more about these artists

cOmINg SOON...

TUESDAY 31 mAY - SATUrDAY 4 JUNE 2016 MAin HOuSE

AgAThA chrISTIE’S ThE mOUSETrAP A classic. A landmark. A legend.

TiCKETS £29.50 & £26.50 COnCESSiOnS, £27.50 & £24.50

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

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.

“The cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre” The Telegraph

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hELP US cONTINUE OUr VITAL wOrK IN hErEfOrDShIrE Did you know it costs ÂŁ19,000 a week to run The Courtyard venue, and with ongoing reductions in local Council funding, covering our running costs is increasingly challenging.

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This means we will need your support more than ever to help us to continue to be a sustainable arts organisation delivering a unique range of arts services to local communities both now and in the future.

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The Courtyard is not only your local arts centre; we are also a thriving hub for community arts activities delivered countywide to a huge range of groups of all ages.

Since 2010 we have reached over 8,000 older people through our innovative dementia work 400 young people every week participate in our youth Theatre programme, with many following careers in the arts New writing and producing are a major part of our artistic vision We regularly partner with other herefordshire charities to raise funds We also welcome legacies, since leaving a sum in your Will is one of the best ways to ensure that The Courtyard and our work continues for generations to come.

SuPPORTERS Tesco (Bewell Street), Old Market hereford, hereford Special thanks to Sixth Form College, hibiscus Room, Mike Gell, Sign-rite, Peter Prosser, hereford College of Arts, Claridge Nursing homes, hay Festival, Royal National College for the Blind and hereford Cathedral School.

Corporate enquiries to melanie Denning on 01432 346503

For further information on giving to The Courtyard please talk to the Development Team on 01432 346505 or email lucy.wells@courtyard.org.uk

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

The Box Office opening hours are from 10am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 2.30pm on Sundays after 13 September. For Sunday evening performances the Box Office opens an hour before the show.

Online

Reservations

Refunds & Exchanges

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 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 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.

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 equity members. Proof of eligibility will be required.

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

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HOW TO FinD uS

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

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

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

Audio description is 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: witches of Eastwick Saturday 2 November 2.30pm beauty & The beast Sat 12 dec at 7pm

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

Subtitles for the hard of 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 over four hours can purchase a £3 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.

The full address for Sat Nav is The courtyard, Edgar Street, 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 Thanks to the generous support of herefordshire Council, the passenger lift is scheduled for replacement in the autumn.

Regrettably this does mean there will be a period where the lift will be out of service.

Our staff will do all they can to assist but we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact the box office or see our website for further information.

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.

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