Jan - Apr 2013 Live Guide

JANUARY - APRIL 2013 BOX OFFICE: 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk

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WELCOME TO OUR SPRING SEASON FAREWELL FROM MARTYN GREEN

Chief Executive

After nearly 12 years at The Courtyard, I have now decided that it is time for me to move on. I have enjoyed my time immensely here in Herefordshire and have seen The Courtyard transformed during this time into a flourishing and vibrant arts centre that is well respected both nationally and even more importantly - locally.

I would like to pay tribute to all of the staff that I have worked with over the last 12 years, many of whom started their careers at The Courtyard and have gone on to work in significant organisations across the country.

There have been many highlights for me over the years here and it is difficult for me to single them out, but I am extremely proud of the quality of work that we have been able to create and bring to you. I have seen and been a part in the creation of some amazing Courtyard productions which have included amongst them The Rise & Fall of Little Voice, The Diary of Anne Frank, Not About Heroes as well as of course the many pantomimes that I have produced here. My final one being this Christmas, I hope that many of you will come and see Dick Whittington which I am sure will be our best one yet!

So, as I introduce my final season to you, I hope that you will find some amazing treats in store to brighten up the dark winter evenings as we move towards spring. Some of my highlights

to look out for are 2-Faced Dance Company here in February with Out of his Skin; then Vamos Theatre Company with our co-production of Finding Joy - an insightful look at growing older; our Junior Youth Theatre will be staging a musical production of the acclaimed tale by Rudyard Kipling The Jungle Book at Easter, and, finally, I urge you to book for the amazing production of I was a Rat, which will be here at the end of May. This is the ‘must see’ of the year for me and I will definitely be returning to see this personally!

So, as my final season at The Courtyard draws to a close and I hand over to my successor, I would like to thank you all for your help and support over the last 12 years. I would ask you to join with me in wishing the new Chief Executive every success and I hope that they enjoy their time at The Courtyard as much as I have.

But firstly, don’t forget the magic of Christmas as 2012 draws to a close, with this year’s panto promising to be our best-ever yet; if you haven’t booked yet there is still time to do so, if you are quick!

Now all you have to do is contact the Box Office and we will do the rest for you!

My very best wishes for a very happy 2013.

Martyn Green, Chief Executive

Funding bodies: The Eveson Charitable Trust

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Try The Courtyard’s friendly and vibrant Café Bar for home cooked meals, coffee and freshly baked cake, whether you are in watching a show, or meeting a friend. For more information call the Café Bar on 01432 346525 or email catering@courtyard.org.uk The Café Bar is open from 10am all day Monday to Saturday, food is available 12 noon to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 7.45pm (Salad bar only on Mondays).

Sundays the Café Bar is open for brunch from 11am - 2pm.

A RECIPE FROM ED! Moroccan Spiced Aubergine & Chickpea Salad SERVES 4

2 aubergines, cut into 2cm dice 1 400g tin of chickpeas, drained and washed 2 red onions, diced 3tsp ras-al-hanout spice blend 150g spinach leaves, washed

2tbsp clear honey 2tsp smoked paprika 2tsp ground cumin salt & pepper 3tbsp olive oil

1. Put the aubergines in a roasting tin and season with salt and pepper.

2. Add the ras-al-hanout to the olive oil and mix well with the aubergines.

Place the tin in a pre-heated oven at 180c for 20-25 mins or until the aubergine is cooked and just crisp.

3. In a large bowl place the onions, chickpeas, honey, cumin and smoked paprika- mix together well.

4. Add the cooked aubergine and spinach into the same bowl combine with the other ingredients and serve.

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Red £12.50, Concessions £10.50, Family Ticket £42 Blue £14.50, Concessions £13, Family Ticket £52 Green £16.50, Concessions £14.50, Family Ticket £58 Pink £17.00, no concessions ADULTS ONLY

Audio Description performance Sat 15 Dec 2pm * Supported by the Friends of The Courtyard

Written by Lyndsay Maples, Directed by Estelle van Warmelo

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JACTITO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

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Set to beautiful classical music, this animated tale includes tadpoles that emerge as frogs, flying geese, tap dancing ducks and gorgeous swans swimming majestically...but there is an ugly duckling which puts a blot on the landscape.

This is a perfect puppet show for all the family to enjoy, come and see how The Very Ugly Duckling blossoms into a beautiful swan.

Little ones too scared of panto? Then this is a perfect treat!

Suitable for under 6 year olds.

Tickets £8.50, Concessions £7, Schools £6.50, Tales’ Kids Club Members £6.50

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THURSDAY 3 JANUARY 8PM

SPROATLY SMITH

Sproatly Smith are a seven piece psych folk band from Herefordshire. Their fourth album The Minstrel’s Grave on Folk Police Recordings has been winning critical acclaim since it’s release last year, and has been regularly played on Radio 3’s Late Junction.

The new album is called Times Is ‘n Times Was, which will come out as a download and on vinyl in the new year.

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FRIDAY 4 JANUARY 8.30PM

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Tickets £12, Concessions £10

FRIDAY 11 JANUARY 7.30PM

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FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS This superb show is full of recognisable hits for all to enjoy, from the Rock n’ Roll 50s, the swinging 60s, the Motown 70s and the Abba 80s.

Jarlath Regan Hayley Ellis MC – Grainne Maguire

With eight superb singers, dancers and musicians the show is an eye catching and heart stopping extravaganza from beginning to end.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY CourtLaughing Comedy Festival 7-9 June. For more information look on page 31.

Tickets £19, Concessions £18, Friends/Patrons £17

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VISUAL ARTS SPRING HIGHLIGHTS FRIDAY 11 JANUARY – SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY

LOIS HOPWOOD THE ROAD

Film installation and paintings

GALLERY AND BALCONY WALL

FRIDAY 11 JANUARY – SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY

PORTFOLIO GROUP

SATURDAY 12 JANUARY 7.30PM

CHRIS DEAN’S

SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA Chris Dean’s Syd Lawrence Orchestra are back with their enjoyable and tuneful evening of nostalgic entertainment.

The show will feature a perfect mix of Big Band classics from the likes of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra and many more.

This is an evening of foot-tapping and seat jigging, not to be missed!

Tickets £20, Concessions £19

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Oil paintings and acrylics

UPPER AND LOWER CANYON

FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY – SUNDAY 7 APRIL

DARREN WILLIAMS AND JASON DAVIES DIGITAL DIALOGUES For more information on these exhibitions, look online.

ALL SPACES

MONDAY 14 JANUARY 7.30PM

RIVER DREAMING YOUTH THEATRE PERTH, AUSTRALIA

This play, written by Australian Playwright Jenny Davies, explores the place the Swan River has had on the lives of pre-colonial, colonial and present day Perth Western Australia.

Tickets £5

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WEDNESDAY 16 JANUARY 7.30PM

INSPECTOR NORSE

Set in bitter mid-winter, ex pop star recluse Freya looks out of her log cabin – but who is the stranger striding across the frozen waters? In a fur hat, with a chisel? Days later this man is found dead!

Enter Inspector Sandra Larsson, with her own personal life unravelling before us, it is up to her to follow the pattern of a mystery with many holes!

Award winning comedy duo LipService (Wuthering Looks) return with this hilarious show.

Tickets £15, Concessions £14, Friends/Patrons £12, Courtyard Card £8

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FRIDAY 18 JANUARY 8PM

COMEDY FUNDRAISER WITH ROISIN CONATY AND GUESTS Edinburgh Comedy Festival’s Best Newcomer for 2010, star of Russell Howard’s Good News and Dave’s One Night Stand, Roisin Conaty brings her brilliant new solo show Lifehunter to The Courtyard. Everyone in life is looking for something; to belong, to love, to forget, and also keys. People spend a lot of time looking for their keys... poxy things.

Leading the new generation of Welsh comedians and supporting Roisin is Dan Thomas who’ll also be supporting Russell Kane’s Spring tour.

The evening will be compered by local comedian (and our very own front of house manager) Phil Pearcy who won last summer’s Wye Valley Brewery’s ‘Open Mic’ Competition.

Supported by This is a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Tickets £15

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SATURDAY 19 JANUARY 7.30PM

LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR THURSDAY 17 JANUARY 7.30PM

ROCK ANTHEMS

Celebrating some of the greatest rock tunes of all time, such as; Sultans of Swing, Another Brick in the Wall, Bohemian Rhapsody, Smoke on the Water and Purple Haze, to name a few.

This show is sure to have you singing along, stomping your feet and reaching for your air guitar.

Tickets £18, Concessions £17

The London Community Gospel Choir is on the road again celebrating their optimum 30th Anniversary Tour.

Don’t miss out on a night of enriching, inspirational, soul edifying gospel music as LCGC take us through their 30 year journey with momentous songs and narrative, enlightening the audience with the history that facilitates LCGC as our favourite UK premier gospel choir.

From performing on stage with the likes of Madonna, James Brown, Tom Jones and Sir Elton John to singing on the pitch at the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, LCGC have performed Worldwide with their outstanding and exceptional vocal talents.

Tickets £18, Concessions £17, Friends/Patrons £15

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WEDNESDAY 23 JANUARY 7.30PM

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

This is the show that rocked Britain’s Got Talent and is back with an awe-inspiring rock’n‘roller coaster of a show that flies like a bat out of hell.

The new sensation will take you on a whirlwind journey through 1927 Berlin, between World Wars in the roaring twenties, a decadent decade and the birth of the ‘Cabaret’.

One particular Venue was struggling to make ends meet, new blood was needed and it was found when Dr Haze rolled into town with his Vampire Vaudeville show, featuring fangtastic, dare devil and bizarre Circus acts from all four corners of the world.

Tickets £18-£24, Concessions £19-£22

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TUESDAY 22 JANUARY 3PM

WEDNESDAY 23 TO SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 7.45PM

TEA & CHAMPAGNE WITH LORRAINE!

4PLAY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

FOXFINDER

Tickets £35 This is a Courtyard fundraiser

THE MEZZANINE

SUNDAY 20 JANUARY 2.30PM

THERE’S A MONSTER IN MY PIANO Sponsored by

William Bloor, a Foxfinder, arrives at Sam and Judith Covey’s farm to investigate a suspected contamination.

What follows will change the course of all their lives, forever.

Foxfinder is a gripping, unsettling and darkly comic exploration of belief, desire and responsibility.

“You, Foxfinder, must be clean in body and mind. Always remember that the smallest fault in your character could become a crack into which the beast may insinuate himself, like water awaiting the freeze that will smash the stone apart.”

What do you do when you hear a strange munching noise inside a piano? Call the Piano Doctor of course.

He might be able to help with his bag full of ears and his collection of weird and wonderful tools. But when he looks inside - the musical notes are packing their bags and running away.

Starring puppets, clowning, animation and a very highly strung monster indeed.

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“Dawn King’s play shines out like a beacon” The Guardian Tickets £10, Concessions £9, Courtyard Card £5

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National treasure and Courtyard Honorary Patron Lorraine Kelly is returning to Hereford to host a very special Tea Party at The Courtyard. Enjoy a fabulous teatime spread with bubbly, and meet with Lorraine in person! There will also be a very special raffle.

Numbers are strictly limited.

THURSDAY 31 JANUARY 7.30PM FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 8PM

DOLLY THE MUSICAL

A full host of fantastic singers, dancers and musicians will take you on a musical journey through Dolly Parton’s life, from the early years to the current arena selling concerts of today.

Performing some of the timeless hits which include; 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You and Jolene.

Tickets £19, Concessions £18, Friends/Partons £17

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH

RUTHIE HENSHALL

Enjoy show-stopping songs from some of the bestloved musicals of all time as Ruthie Henshall is joined by leading West End artists and the London Concert Orchestra for an evening packed with all the glamour and excitement of musical theatre!

Songs will be performed from My Fair Lady, Oliver!, West Side Story, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables so don’t miss this terrific opportunity to see all your favourite musical numbers in one show!

Tickets £22, Concessions £20, Friends/Partons £19

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FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

LET’S HANG ON

Let’s Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time; Frankie Valli & The Four Season.

From tracks from the early 50s, acapella singing and the best known party tracks that will have you all up out of your seats, these four musicians will perform some all time favourite songs to include; Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You and many more.

Tickets £19, Concessions £18

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SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

SING-A-LONG-A GREASE Sing-a-Long-a Grease comes to The Courtyard as part of its sell-out tour in the UK. This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles gives you, the audience, the chance to be the star of the show.

A host will lead a vocal warm-up, judge a fancy dress competition and show you how to use your free goody bag, a fun night for you and your friends!

Tickets £16, Concessions £15, Children under 16 £14.50

SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2.30PM

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LITTLE BO PEEP

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

Meanwhile, The Nursery Rhyme Man is in his kitchen baking a surprise cake for Little Bo Peep’s birthday. As he works, a naughty mouse keeps stealing the ingredients.

Sing along to your favourite nursery rhymes; Ten Green Bottles, Hickory Dickory Dock, The Grand Old Duke of York and many, many more. Watch them come to life before your eyes in Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s fabulous Tenth Anniversary show. Featuring magnificent puppets, fantastic scenery and of course lots of music and singing in a show especially created for children aged 2 - 7.

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FRIDAY 1 & 15 FEBRUARY 8.30PM

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STARRING on 1 FEBRUARY Ray Peacock Mark Smith MC – Lucy Beaumont

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY CourtLaughing Comedy Festival 7-9 June. For more information look on page 31.

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Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Kids Club £6

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STARRING on 15 FEBRUARY Gareth Richards Hayley Ellis MC – Nat Luutsema

STUDIO THEATRE

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2FACED DANCE COMPANY PRESENT Bored with life, the monotony of the everyday and trying to find his place in the world, one man goes on a journey of self discovery. Pushing every available boundary and risking everything until there is nothing left he searches for the next high, the next hit and the next big thing.

Using their trademark urban contemporary language, 2Faced Dance Company return with a new full length

OUT OF HIS SKIN work choreographed by Artistic Director Tamsin Fitzgerald.

Unpredictable, fierce, visceral and tender, the country’s leading all male contemporary company continue in finding a way to connect to audiences that strikes at the soul.

Out of His Skin explores society’s obsession with the extreme and reminds us what it means to just be normal.

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WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY 1PM & 7.30PM

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THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

HEREFORD CONCERT SOCIETY PRESENTS

JOANNA MACGREGOR Sponsored by

Joanna MacGregor OBE combines the established piano repertoire with her passion for jazz and new music. She has performed in over 70 countries, often appearing as a solo artist with many of the world’s leading orchestras.

JS Bach/Shostakovich – Preludes & Fugues Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition Tickets £20, HCS members £17, Students £5, Children under 16 £3

Buy tickets for JOANNA MACGREGOR and get tickets for ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC for £15/£17*! *No Concessions Available

THURSDAY 7 FEBRUARY 8PM

TANNAHILL WEAVERS

This dynamic quartet play Scottish traditional music at its best. The band’s mixture of traditional ballads and fiery instrumentals leaves the audience spellbound. As tight and versatile as any band on the Celtic music scene, this is an evening of pure delight.

Tickets £12.50, Concessions £11.50

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Jake and Elwood invite you to spend an evening in Chicago to witness masters at work in their soul, rhythm and blues musical extravaganza.

Featuring a feast of the much loved favourites including; Everybody Needs Somebody, Sweet Home Chicago, Soul Man, Think, Shake Your Tail Feather and many more.

FRIDAY 8 FEBRUARY 8PM

JAKE AND ELWOOD BLUES BROTHERS SHOW

Tickets £20, Concessions £19

JS Bach Complete Orchestral Suites

SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY 8PM

ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC

Richard Egarr will bring his forensic knowledge of JS Bach and boundless energy to these dancing Following global performances and an acclaimed recording of the Brandenburg Concertos, the Academy of Ancient works — he will present the Suites ‘in conversation’ throughout the Music celebrates another pinnacle of JS Bach’s instrumental music. concert, giving fresh insights into The Orchestral Suites are a series of grand and graceful dances, paying homage to the French baroque style, as these well-loved masterpieces. championed by the ballet-obsessed King Louis XIV. Written during Bach’s years in Leipzig, where he had a wider range of instruments at his disposal than ever before, the Suites revel in new sonorous possibilities and employ varied Sponsored by combinations of wind, brass, stringed instruments and timpani.

Tickets £26 & £24, Concession £25 & £23, Friends/Patrons £22 & £20

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SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY 8PM

This is top-class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around.

“Exquisite, super-smart solo show...gloriously funny” Time Out

Chris Addison, star of The Thick of it and Mock the Week, brings his twice extended, critically acclaimed tour, The Time is Now, Again to The Courtyard.

Tickets £21

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THURSDAY 14 – SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

VAMOS THEATRE PRESENT

FINDING JOY

Tickets £14, Concessions £13, Friends/Patrons £10 on 14 Feb Schools £8, Courtyard Card £8

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Vamos Theatre, in this co-production with The Courtyard, is delighted to present its new full mask touring production, Finding Joy; a funny, touching, vital, and heroic tale of adventure...and dementia.

Joy is creative, funny, loves to dance, and is losing her memory: her grandson Danny is rebellious, fearless, bright, and always getting into trouble. When, out of the blue, Danny decides to become Joy’s carer, where will their unexpected and playful bond lead them?

Like Doctor Who and his assistant Rose Tyler, or the Time Traveller and his Wife, what happens if we find ourselves in different realities to our loved ones?

Can we accept the change? Find a new language to bridge the divide? And which reality is really reality? Do they exist simultaneously, as the quantum theorists would say?

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WEDNESDAY 20 TO SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY WED, THU & SAT 7PM, WED-SAT 2PM SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2.30PM

HEREFORD AMATEUR PANTOMIME SOCIETY PRESENT

SALLY THE JACK ANDTHE SUNFLOWER BEANSTALK A delightful story of a very small girl, a very tall sunflower and a magical adventure, Sally and the Sunflower is an enchanting and inventive re-telling of Jack and the Beanstalk with puppetry, colourful projections and storytelling.

Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Kids Club £6

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The village of Merrydale is being terrorised by the Giant Blunderbore and his henchman Fleshcreep.

The King and Queen are forced to act as rent collectors and are assisted by constables Push and Shove, who threaten Dame Trott and her family with eviction when she can’t pay up.

Jack climbs a giant beanstalk which has magically appeared overnight, in order to rescue his girlfriend Jill and Daisy. This is a traditional pantomime with some new twists and plenty of audience participation.

Tickets £11, Concessions £9, Family ticket (2 adults 2 children) £35 This is a community hire

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SUNDAY 3 MARCH TIME TBC

WEST MIDLANDS YOUNG FARMERS DRAMA COMPETITION

The West Midlands Area of Young Farmers Clubs is made up of clubs throughout Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

This drama competition gives every club the opportunity to put on a one act performance of the club’s own choice, and platform time allowed is between between 20 minutes minimum up to 60 minutes maximum. The adjudicator will be looking for skill in acting, production, stage presentation and dramatic achievement. The winning production from each county will compete at the West Midland Area competition being hosted in 2013 by the Herefordshire Federation.

Tickets £TBC

LIVE SCREENINGS AT THE COURTYARD

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MET OPERA

BOLSHOI

Tickets £17.50 each or buy four different shows for £50

Tickets £15 each or £12.50 each when you book three or more different Bolshoi screenings

SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 5.55PM

SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER 3PM

SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER 5.55PM

SUNDAY 27 JANUARY 3PM

UN BALLO IN MASCHERA by Verdi

LA BAYADERE

SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER 5.55PM

SUNDAY 10 FEBRUARY 3PM

SATURDAY 5 JANUARY 5PM

SUNDAY 7 APRIL 4PM

LA CLEMENZA DI TITO by Mozart

AIDA by Verdi

THE NUTCRACKER

DON QUIXOTE

LES TROYENS by Berlioz

THE RITE OF SPRING

SATURDAY 19 JANUARY 5.55PM

ROMEO AND JULIET

MARIA STUARDA by Donizetti

SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 5.55PM

RIGOLETTO by Verdi

SATURDAY 2 MARCH 5PM

PARSIFAL by Wagnar

SATURDAY 16 MARCH 4PM

SUNDAY 12 MAY 4PM

NT LIVE Tickets £12.50 each

THURSDAY 12 JANUARY 7PM

THE MAGISTRATE

FRANCESCA DA RIMINI by Zandonai SATURDAY 27 APRIL 5PM

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WEDNESDAY 27 FEBRUARY TO SATURDAY 2 MARCH 7.30PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM

HEREFORD GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENTS

THE GONDOLIERS Set in sunny Venice, ‘The Gondoliers’ is one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular and colourful shows. With a witty storyline - who is the king and who the humble gondolier? beautiful costumes and sets and lively songs, this promises to be another triumph for this award-winning company.

This is a community hire

THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY 8PM

MAWKIN

Folk rebels Mawkin, fresh from the collaboration Mawkin: Causley, nominated for a BBC Folk Award three times, are forging a bold new sound that strengthens their instrumental roots and embraces a new, exuberant exploration into the traditional folk canon from the British isles and beyond.

Tickets £10, Concessions £9

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Tickets £16, Concessions £14, Wed 27 Feb £14, Sat Mat £14, Concessions £12

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1 – 17 MARCH

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL Borderlines springs into a second decade with its distinctive brand of the very best of worldwide cinema screened in venues, small and large, all over Herefordshire, Shropshire and beyond. Wherever you are, be transported by films like the eagerly anticipated adaptation of the magical castaway novel Life of Pi from Ang Lee (Sense and Sensibility, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon). Events, celebrity speakers, walks await you. If you’ve never been, find out what all the buzz is about. www.borderlinesfimfestival.co.uk Visit the Borderlines website for full programme details and offers.

VISUAL ARTS SPRING HIGHLIGHTS FRIDAY 12 APRIL – SUNDAY 26 MAY

STEVE BROOKS Paintings and drawings

GALLERY AND BALCONY WALL

FRIDAY 12 APRIL – SUNDAY 26 MAY

LAURA LUNN AND SARAH MASKERY Oil paintings and acrylics

THURSDAY 14 – SATURDAY 16 MARCH 7PM

HEREFORD COUNTY DRAMA FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACT-PLAYS

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UPPER AND LOWER CANYON Part of the All-England Theatre Festival, this is a showcase of local Herefordshire talent.

The festival will see six winning plays performed, and the winners of the preliminary round within the Western Division will compete to represent the division at the Semi-Finals of one-act-plays.

Check the website near the time of the performances for a list of plays.

Tickets £8, for all three evenings £21

FRIDAY 31 MAY – SUNDAY 14 JULY

BETH RICHARDSON Paintings

GALLERY AND BALCONY WALL

ALLOY JEWELLERS The Alloy Jewellery group display an exciting range of jewellery and silverware throughout the year.

This work is shown in The Courtyard’s foyer cabinets alongside pieces from local makers including; ceramics, wood and glass artists.

SATURDAY 23 MARCH 7PM

HEREFORDSHIRE’S PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL

This year marks the 78th Performing Arts Festival.

Hundreds of young people will perform at The Courtyard throughout the week as they shine in their particular discipline.

This show will celebrate the highlights of the week with a performance of music, drama and dance.

Tickets £8, Concessions £6

THURSDAY 21 & FRIDAY 22 MARCH 8PM

RUSSELL KANE POSTURING DELIVERY What if I’m one of the guys who never has a baby? Why is this not a ‘male subject’?

Russell plans to give birth live on stage and then raise it – in front of you! Come along along and laugh your socks off!

“A seriously good comedian” The Times

THURSDA Y NIGHT IS SOLD OUT, FRID AY NIGHT AD DED BY DEMAND !

Tickets £18.50

TUESDAY 26 MARCH 1PM WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 7.30PM

JIGSAW 2013 PRODUCTION

MOLE IN A HOLE

Monty ends up behind bars. Join him on his adventures as he attempts to mend his ways and make friends.

Jigsaw is a biennial integrated dance project led by Dancefest, the dance agency for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, in collaboration with The Music Pool. The performance by dancers with and without disabilities is the culmination of 11 weeks working with schools and groups throughout Herefordshire with original music created and played by local musicians.

A joint Dancefest and Music Pool production in partnership with The Courtyard.

Tickets £9, Concessions £6, Family ticket Follow the story of Monty, a mischievous mole, who just can’t help (2 adults and 2 children) £25, School groups £3.50 causing mayhem underground. He strikes fear into the heart of humans and animals alike. After a scuffle with some angry farmers,

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SATURDAY 23 & SUNDAY 24 MARCH 7PM

INTERMEDIATE YOUTH THEATRE PRESENT

LITTLE FOOT AND BLACK OUT

The Courtyard Intermediate Youth Theatre presents a double bill of work from the National Theatre’s Connections Festival. The annual festival celebrates work for young people and these are specifically commissioned scripts for teenagers and young adults. Directed by Kate Ganderton and Ellen Dorsett these pieces have been created with the brief to work with limited resources with a final performance in the Studio Theatre. These are gritty pieces of theatre from mature young performers.

Tickets £5

STUDIO THEATRE

THURSDAY 28 MARCH 7.30PM

HEREFORD CONCERT SOCIETY PRESENTS

THE TEDESCA QUARTET

Led by the renowned violinist and orchestra leader, Nic Fallowfield, The Tedesca String Quartet was formed in January 2011 and comprises of four experienced and accomplished musicians who share a lifelong love of chamber music.

Haydn String Quartet in G Op54 no1, Mendelssohn, String Quartet in F minor Op81, Dvorak String Quartet in G Op 106.

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Under sea, over land, on the farm and in the jungle, these tales are woven together with live music, songs, puppets and a host of colourful characters who will delight.

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This is a magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town, A Squash and a Squeeze and Monkey Puzzle brought to the stage spectacularly by the team that brought you Aesop’s Fables, Stick Man and Private Peaceful.

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THURSDAY 11 APRIL 8PM

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Men In General mix àcappella classics with comedy, advice on relationships, Olympic ambition and feel the love.

A five-piece force of male vocal antics not to be missed. The show includes indoor parachute jumping, a road movie, the benefits of going barefoot, a painting by Edward Hopper, unusual hobbies for men, a pub at midnight and mistakes anyone could make.

Tickets £12, Concessions £11, Friends discount £10, Friends/Patrons £8

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SATURDAY 30 MARCH 7.30PM

RUSSIAN COSSACK

Russian State Dance Ensemble are back with original choreography, this company of artists from the ballet, orchestral and choir genres have previously performed in the UK, France, Italy, Spain, USA, Japan and Germany.

The Cossack’s fiery dances and songs are as true and honest as the soul’s of their country folk. Particular attention has been paid to the detail of the Cossacks’ wonderfully traditional and elaborate costumes. The highlight of this spectacular show is the Great Cossack Dance for which special sabres have been made of titanium, ensuring sparks really do fly.

Tickets £19.50, Concessions £18.50

Why not add a curry to your night?

Available from 7pm-8.15pm £5 in advance or £6 on the night!

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For the first ten bookings from the events listed you are entitled to 2 FREE tickets (subject to availability) after that you can buy 2 tickets at a discounted price. You will also obtain 20% off all food and drink from our Café Bar. To join the scheme speak to the Box Office and get your very own Courtyard Card!

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Membership £10 a year!

Tales is The Courtyard’s new friendly mascot and would like to invite you to be a part of Tales’ Kids Club.

The new and improved membership package will include offers on selected film, theatre and workshops as well as a discounted party package (food and film). There will be a new family discount category and members will receive birthday and Christmas cards from our new mascot.

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WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL 2PM

THURSDAY 18 APRIL 7.30PM

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HEREFORD CONCERT SOCIETY PRESENTS

CAFE MOZART

In a Radio Studio Haydn, in dialogue with his interviewer, reminisces about his time in London, talking about a wide range of topics, social, personal and musical. The interview is peppered with songs and instrumental music appropriate to the dialogue.

Rogers Covey-Crump – tenor and keyboards as Haydn Rachel Elliott – soprano Sponsored by Jenny Thomas – flute Ilana Cravitz – violin Ian Gammie – bass viol & guitar With Derek McCulloch as Radio Presenter and Roger Judd as Studio Manager Music by the Earl of Abingdon, Atterbury, Blewitt, Dale, George Jenkins, Mozart, Purcell, Shield and Haydn himself!

Tickets £18, HCS members £15, students £5, accompanied children under 16 £3

ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR Thorne Widgery Chartered Accountants and Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors are joining forces to tackle a number of issues surrounding estate preservation and inheritance tax preparation.

Although you spend most of your life paying taxes, the final tax bill – inheritance tax - can lead to a substantial part of your estate being paid to ‘the tax man’.

Join us for an informal discussion on how to effectively preserve your family’s wealth and a chance to chat to friendly experts over a cup of tea or coffee.

Free of charge but please reserve your place at the Box Office.

ARTS AND CRAFTS ROOM

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WEDNESDAY 10 – SATURDAY 13 APRIL 2PM & 7PM

THE COURTYARD YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS

JUNGLE BOOK

The Courtyard’s Youth Theatre presents an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic about Mowgli, a young boy raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Shere Khan hears of the boy he swears to track him down in a deathly pursuit. In their kindness, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy to the man village for his safety... but the jungle holds danger and surprises for them all and Mowgli’s amazing adventure has only just begun!

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With over 200 talented children a professional production team, under the direction of David Durant, The Jungle Book is an unmissable treat for the whole family next Easter.

Tickets £12.50, Concessions £11.50, Kids Club £11

FRIDAY 19 APRIL 7.30PM

SATURDAY 20 APRIL 7.30PM

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

This tribute, fronted by singer/songwriter Clive John, with The Spirit Band, re-create with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! Featuring Jill Schoonjans as June Carter and two other talented ladies making up the Carter Sisters, all aspects of Cash’s life are covered with impeccable taste.

The show takes the audience from the 1950’s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. All the greatest hits are included, Ring of Fire, Walk the Line as well as the Johnny and June duets Jackson and If I Were a Carpenter and so many more, all the while accompanied by an amazing video back drop with evocative images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life.

Tickets £19, Concessions £18

THE KINGS SINGERS SATURDAY 20 APRIL 2.30PM

THREE LITTLE PIGS Once upon a time there were three little pigs . . . and now it is time for them to leave home. They set off to build their dream houses in the green field on the other side of the river.

Then these homes are put to the test by a misunderstood wolf who has a little bit of a problem. Who is the grumpy person who lives under the bridge?

The King’s Singers are famous the world over for singing music of all ages, from all genres and in all languages. This programme is no exception, containing traditional folksongs, romantic part songs, madrigals and nonsense poetry from across Europe and spanning over five centuries of composition. The King’s Singers hope to delight you with this tour of some of the mostloved works in their repertoire, before performing a selection of pop, jazz and folk songs in close harmony, to end the concert.

Tickets £25Concessions £23, Friends/Patrons £22

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Tickets £7, Concessions £6.50, Kids Club £6

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TUESDAY 30 APRIL & WEDNESDAY 1 MAY 1.30PM & 4.30PM

TUESDAY 23 TO SATURDAY 27 APRIL 7.30PM, MATINEE AT 2.30PM ON 27 APRIL, AUDIO DESCRIBED Book and Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, Music by ALAN MENKEN Based on the film by Roger Corman Screenplay by Charles Grffith “Little Shop of Horrors” a rare gem of musical theatre, it satirises science fiction, the B movie and even musical theatre itself. The good – versus – evil storyline engages us and the songs seduce us into tapping our feet and merrily humming along. This is something – for everyone entertainment at its best.

It’s downtown skid row in the 1950’s imagine that early rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown sound and you are on board for a riotous roller-coaster of an evening with a hell of a lot of laughs.

Songs include Skid Row (Downtown), Somewhere That’s Green and Suddenly, Seymour.

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SHE SEEMS TO HAVE UNUSUAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS!!!!!!!!!

It’s Spot’s Birthday, it’s party time – and you’re invited!

It’s the Birthday of everyone’s favourite puppy! All Spot’s friends will be here; Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom the Crocodile plus Spot’s mum and dad, Sally and Sam. Special guest Marco the Rabbit Magician will be there too, ensuring there’s never a dull moment.

Join in the fun – music and songs, games and stories – theatrical magic to capture everyone’s imagination.

Tickets £12.50, Schools £8.50

This Amateur Production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. On behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK

Group Bookings Buy 10 get the 11th seat free!

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REFORM THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

ME AND ME DAD

Dave Lees’ dad Pete is the sort of bloke who needs a recipe for toast. The kind of guy who thinks that tortilla fought King Kong and that Tiramisu played midfield for Brazil in the 1974 World Cup. In a word, he’s terrible. Good at Subbuteo; hopeless with spaghetti.

So when Jean, Dave’s mum, dies, Dave does the decent thing – he puts his failing acting career on hold and moves back home to teach his dad how to cook.

Fighting memories (and occasionally each other) and risking the sanity of relatives and neighbours, not to mention Dave’s girlfriend!

Tickets £12.50, Concessions £11.50, Courtyard Cards £10, Friends/Patrons £10

Tickets Evening, Tues 23 £14, Concessions £13 Evenings 24 to 27 £17 Concessions £16 Matinee 27 £14, Concessions £13 Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children under 14) 23 & 27 Matinee £45.00 24-27 Evenings £55.00

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THURSDAY 30 MAY SATURDAY 1 JUNE 7PM, SAT MAT 2PM Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company, in association with Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company, The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and Teatro Kismet, Italy Present

PHILIP PULLMAN’S

I WAS A RAT! ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY TERESA LUDOVICO ENGLISH VERSION BY DAVID WATSON

I Was A Rat! insists a scruffy page boy who turns up one evening on the doorstep of old married couple Bob and Joan.

A beautifully crafted, gripping story combining humour, fantasy, and adventure which slowly reveals its connection to one of the most famous fairy tales of all time. Brought to life on the professional stage for the first time Philip Pullman’s moving and darkly comic tale will surprise and delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets £12.50, Concessions £10 Special Offers £10 (£8 Under 16s) if booked before 31 March 2013

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Thanks to Pritchards Menswear for supporting a range of film screenings of more interest to the male Herefordshire population over the last few months including The Sweeney and the latest Bond movie Skyfall. Front of House Manager Phil Pearcy enjoyed doubling up as 007 as he posed for photos outside The Courtyard in a smart Hugo Boss suit, before making his getaway in the Pritchards van! www.pritchards.co.uk

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Thanks to Mark Ellis of Ellis Properties who joins us as a Silver Business Club member.

Sponsoring much of our classical music output this year, Claridge Nursing Homes’ boss Richard Claridge had a unique opportunity to meet the classical world’s best know guitar duo, the Katona twins, during last season’s BBC Radio 3 live broadcast at The Courtyard. www.claridgenursinghomes.co.uk

CARGILL PUTS CAT AMONG THE CHICKENS Dick Whittington star Dame Abbey Dore caused quite a stir when she invaded the offices of Panto sponsor Cargill Meats (Europe), along with Dick and Alice. The trio gatecrashed a high-level board meeting and then went on the hunt for a saucer of milk for their black cat... albeit the soft toy version! Massive thanks to all the Cargill staff for being such good sports in this, their third year of sponsoring our Christmas show. www.cargill.co.uk

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INDIVIDUAL GIVING Whilst many people know that The Courtyard is Herefordshire’s Centre for the Arts, many still do not realise that we are also a registered charity (no. 1067869). More than 1000 people support The Courtyard, helping us to deliver more arts projects in new ways to serve the communities of Herefordshire. We need your generous support to safeguard the future of these projects.

BECOME A FRIEND For as little as £25 per year you can show your support for the work that we do. As a token of thanks for this support, we offer our friends numerous benefits such as free car parking after 12 noon and discounts on tickets and post show drinks.

BECOME A PATRON If The Courtyard and what it represents are important to you, you may feel that you want to further your relationship with us. Our Patrons are advocates for the work that we do, and have a very close relationship with us. We hold regular Patrons events such as monthly coffee mornings, meet-the-cast shows with receptions, and opening night parties. Patrons are entitled to even more benefits, and with a range of Patron levels from £75 to £1000 you can support us at a level that is comfortable for you.

REMEMBER US IN YOUR WILL Safeguard theatre in Herefordshire for future generations by leaving us a bequest in your will. This is a tax-effective way of giving and is simple to put in place.

DONATE Individual giving has a profound and direct impact on the work that we do. We welcome donations in any form, whether cash, card, cheque or standing order. Please fill out a Gift Aid form from the Box Office in order for us to claim 25p more for every pound that you donate.

To discuss giving opportunities at The Courtyard please contact Lucy Wells or Alice Sockett in the development team: lucy.wells@courtyard.org.uk/ 01432 346505 or alice.sockett@courtyard.org.uk/ 01432 346510

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ACCESS INFORMATION

Access toilets on all floors Designated car parking is located in The Courtyard car park

The Courtyard is situated in central Hereford, opposite the Edgar Street football ground. We are five minutes walk away from the main shopping centre, and within easy reach of the railway station and bus stations.

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Level access to all areas of the building

There is a pay and display car park adjacent to The Courtyard. Spaces are limited; please ensure that you park in a designated bay and display a valid ticket. Parking enforcement is in operation. Both daytime and evening charges apply, 7 days a week (incl. Sundays and Bank Holidays).

Further car parks available at Merton Meadow, and Garrick House off Blackfriars Street. Please respect our neighbours and do not park in adjacent residential areas.

Users of The Courtyard attending or taking part in activities over 4 hours can purchase a £2.50 day permit from the Box Office on proof of attendance.

The Courtyard supports twoshare, a free service that links drivers and passengers to share journeys and so reduce the number of cars on the road.

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Wheelchair spaces are available in the Main House stalls and the Studio Theatre with a free seat for a companion. Assistance from a steward is available if required. Please request a wheelchair space when booking.

Tactile signage is provided to help those with sight problems. Audio Description is available for selected live performances and most film screenings.

Subtitles are available for selected film screenings, see film guide or call Box Office for more information.

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

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By Phone: 01432 340 555 Pay by most major debit and credit cards.

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purchased, the 11th ticket is free. Applies to most live events unless otherwise stated. For larger bookings contact our Group Bookings Co-ordinator James Batley on 01432 340555

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16s, students, senior citizens, claimants of disability benefit, registered unwaged and Equity members. Proof of eligibility may be required.

Refunds & Exchanges: Refunds are not given unless the event is cancelled. Tickets may be exchanged (subject to availability) for another performance of the same show upon presentation of the original ticket and payment of a £1 fee per ticket. If a show is sold out, on request we can attempt to resell your tickets. If sold, the value of the sale less a £1 fee per ticket will be issued as a credit voucher.

The management reserves the right to refuse admittance, to provide alternative seats to those purchased (of the same or higher value) or to make changes to the advertised cast or programme. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed entry. All children over the age of 18 months must have their own seat.

AUDIO DESCRIPTION Audio description is a live commentary, given between actors dialogue by trained describers, to help capture the atmosphere, costumes, characters and action during the course of a performance. This is relayed via a discreet headset linked to an infra-red system.

Live Performances described this season: Dick Whittington, Sat 15 December at 2pm The Gondoliers, Sat 2 March at 2.30pm Little Shop of Horrors, Sat 27 April at 2.30pm For more information about description for films and live events, call the Box Office and choose option 4.

There will be a Investment Fund levy added to the price of your ticket. £1 per ticket for live events in the Theatre and 50p a ticket added to the events in the Studio

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Sproatly Smith CourtLaughing Comedy Club Forever in Blue Jeans Syd Lawrence Orchestra River Dreaming Inspector Norse Rock Anthems Comedy FUNdraiser London Community Gospel Choir There’s a Monster in My Piano Tea & Champagne with Lorraine Circus of Horrors FoxFinder Dolly the Musical Ruthie Henshall

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LIVE EVENTS

THE COURTYARD, EDGAR STREET, HEREFORD, HR4 9JR

Let’s Hang On CourtLaughing Comedy Club Sing-A-Long-A Grease Little Bo Peep Out of His Skin Joanna McGregor Tannahill Weavers Jake and Elwood Academy of Ancient Music Chris Addison Finding Joy CourtLaughing Comedy Club Sally the Sunflower

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Jack and the Beanstalk Mawkin The Gondoliers

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The Gondoliers Borderlines Film Festival Young Farmers Drama Competition Hereford County Drama Festival Russell Kane Herefordshire’s Performing Arts Festival Little Foot and Black Out Mole in a Hole The Tedesca Quartet Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales Russian Cossack

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CourtLaughing Comedy Club Jungle Book Men in General Estate Planning Seminar Cafe Mozart CourtLaughing Comedy Club Johnny Cash Roadshow Three Little Pigs The Kings Singers Little Shop of Horrors Spot the Dog

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Spot the Dog Me and Me Dad

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JANUARY-APRIL 2013

MARCH

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Come to the Café Bar and listen to some top local talent. To find out who’s on contact the Ticket Office on 01432 340555 or look online.

The Café Bar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your lazy Sundays!

OPEN

MIC NIGHTS FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 8PM