The Courtyard Hereford Live Guide May - August 2023

THE COURTYARD CINEMA

Cinema with Soul. Support local. Embrace independent.

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Tickets £8 - £3

SUMMER RELEASES

WELCOME

Welcome to the new season here at The Courtyard, and what a season it promises to be! This year on 18 September, we will mark 25 amazing years since The Courtyard opened its doors in 1998 – a fantastic achievement that we’re all extremely proud of. The Courtyard has evolved and grown over the years, but our values and ethos remain embedded; to put the community at the heart of everything we do. We create artistic excellence locally and nationally and build opportunities for all through participation, diversity, and inclusion.

Our exciting 25th Anniversary will bring some very special events in the autumn to commemorate the occasion. In the meantime, I am thrilled to be able to announce that our 2022 Panto, Beauty and the Beast, has seen a Box Office record for The Courtyard, together with our Children’s Christmas production, Snow White. However, The Courtyard, like most households and businesses is having to contend with substantial increases in utility bills, purchase costs and, with inflation at its highest level for decades, the year ahead will be a particularly difficult one. Please, keep supporting The Courtyard where you can, by purchasing tickets, visiting our Café Bar and by donating to this incredible Charity.

The shared dream of a new theatre and arts centre for Herefordshire became a reality in 1998, and we have created a place that we want to keep alive for many generations to come. The Courtyard is an exciting, vibrant and inspiring arts centre for the whole community, and is a vital investment for Herefordshire in arts, culture, education and well-being. I really hope you enjoy looking through our brochure, I look forward to welcoming you back to The Courtyard very soon.

Very best wishes,

Ian Archer, Chief Executive and Artistic Director

Beauty & The Beast December 2022

Jane Eyre October 2022

Snow White December 2022

Front cover image: Queenz (p.32)

Give the gift of an experience to remember!

Courtyard Gift Vouchers make the ultimate present for theatre or cinema fans. You can buy them in person, or online and get them emailed straight to their inbox on the day of your choice!

Box Office 01432 340555 courtyard.org.uk/gift-vouchers

pay what you decide NEW!

We are delighted to be introducing Pay What You Decide at The Courtyard!

Pay What You Decide allows you to book tickets to a show for free, and then decide what you would like to pay after you have watched the performance. We want to encourage more people to come and see shows at The Courtyard, more often. Pay What You Decide not only allows you to pay what you can afford, rather than a fixed ticket price, but also removes the financial risk of buying a ticket for a show in advance without knowing whether you are going to enjoy it or not. This season’s PWYD show is on page 13.

How does it work?

Tickets are available to book in advance as usual, online or via Box Office, but there is no obligation for you to pay until after you have seen the performance. You can then decide on a price which you think is suitable based on your experience! At the end of the show, our Stewards will be on the door to take payments via cash or card.

All money collected will help The Courtyard pay the artists who have performed, and we therefore hope you will give generously!

GIVE MORE, GET MORE

By becoming a Friend or Patron you will be helping to support key community projects with young and older people in Herefordshire, as well as helping us continue to be the cultural heart of our county. We offer a host of memberships with something for everyone, whether you want to simply support The Courtyard, or benefit from some of our fantastic perks – join us!

courtyard.org.uk/memberships

As a thank you for supporting our charitable work, we offer members access to exclusive benefits, including:

Ticket discounts

Exemption from booking fees

Priority booking

Free parking (Patron level)

20% off in-house productions such as panto

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Audio Description available, please advise Box Office at time of booking

Relaxed Performance courtyard.org.uk/ relaxed-performances

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Professional or community company hiring the venue

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Dementia Friendly Performance courtyard.org.uk/ dementia-friendly

British Sign Language Performance

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Aged 13 or under? Get 15% off marked shows, £3 film tickets and pay no transaction fee

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Friends and Patrons are exempt from the transaction fee, get 10% off marked shows in the brochure and 20% off in-house shows

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Under 30 or a full time student? You can get £5 tickets for marked shows, £3 films and 20% off Café Bar

A £2 transaction fee applies per order. Members are exempt.

Spring highlights...

MUSIC

Saturday 18 March 7pm OPERA

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Mid Wales Opera Present Hansel and Gretel

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Mid Wales Opera’s Fairy Tales season culminates in a new production of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel.

Tickets £25, Concessions £20, Under 18s £15

YOUTH THEATRE

Monday 27, Thursday 30 & Friday 31 March 8pm

STUDIO THEATRE

The Courtyard's inspired festival

A platform for our Intermediate Youth Theatre groups to use theatre to express themselves. This year groups from The Courtyard, Ledbury & Bromyard all take to the stage.

Tickets £8, Concessions £5

THEATRE

Tuesday 28 March 7.45pm

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Done to Death, by Jove!

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Comic clichés from the Great British Detective genre - a substitute set, missing costumes and cunning detective work abound in this genre-busting farcical comedy!

Tickets £15, Concessions £13

MUSIC TRIBUTE

Friday 31 March 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK

Direct from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart. Tickets £26.50

Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15 April 2pm & 7pm

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Courtyard Junior Youth THeatre Present the lion

the witch and the wardrobe

By C.S. Lewis Dramatised by Adrian Mitchell Music by Shaun Davey

Easter Holiday Treat!

The Courtyard Junior Youth Theatre present a brand-new production of CS Lewis’ timeless tale this Easter.

During a game of hide-and-seek, Lucy ventures into an old wardrobe, only to find that a magical kingdom lies on the other side. As she steps through the wardrobe, she discovers the mystical land of Narnia, where Lions can talk, Fauns make tea, and it is always winter but never Christmas.

Featuring original music, spectacular costumes, and plenty of Turkish Delight, this family show, starring The Courtyard’s Junior Youth Theatre, will entertain audiences of all ages!

Tickets £16, Concessions £14

This amateur production of arrangement with Concord Theatricals

Media Partner

Tuesday 4 April 7.45pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Emily Mae Winters

Emily has that rare quality in a singer that makes critics reach for the superlatives.

Tickets £16, Concessions £14

TALK MUSIC

Wednesday 19 April 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

paul young: behind the lens

Paul Young sings hits and tell stories about his incredible career.

Tickets £32, VIP £47, Super VIP £82

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TRIBUTE

Friday 21 April 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Bowie Experience

A spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie.

Tickets £30.50

COMEDY THEATRE

Friday 21 April 7.45pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Priscilla Queen of the Disaster

A brutally honest show about being a mum. Laugh along with the sometimes savage experiences!

Tickets £15.50, Concessions £13.50

Family Saturdays

Free preactivity at 10.30am

THEATRE

FAMILY

Saturday 22 April 11am

STUDIO THEATRE

Sea legs present little bo peep

Watch your favourite nursery rhymes come to life before your eyes! Featuring puppets, and lots of music and singing. Ages 2-7.

Tickets £7.50

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Saturday 22 April 4pm & 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

menopause the musical 2

Starring Mary Byrne (X Factor), Jessica Martin (Copycats), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), Suzie Fenwick (West End Star), we present Menopause the Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause. In this hilarious sequel, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas. So, all aboard and we’ll have you laughing and singing along! Age advisory 16+

Tickets £32

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TALK

Thursday 27 April 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

MArk LAbbett

Meet & beat the beast

A unique and never before seen evening of fun, challenging interaction with the most iconic quizzing personality on the planet, ITV’s very own Chaser, ‘The Beast’ Mark Labbett.

Tickets £29.50, VIP £49.50 (best seats, souvenir programme + meet & greet)

COMEDY

Friday 28 April 8pm

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MUSIC

Sunday 30 April 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Lulu - for the record

Tickets £36.50, VIP £51.50 (next best seats & goody bag)

Super VIP £81.50 (best seats, goody bag + meet & greet)

Westons Cider Comedy Clubs

Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of The Courtyard’s hilarious Westons Comedy Clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh-out-loud comedy from some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit.

Previous Comedy Network acts include… Russell Howard, Bill Bailey, Al Murray, Noel Fielding, Lucy Porter, Chris Ramsey, Roisin Conaty, Dave Gorman, Jenny Eclair and many more.

Ages 18+ only. Check website for line up.

Tickets £13.50

Friday 24 March

Friday 14 April

Friday 5 May

Friday 23 June

Friday 21 July Friday 25 August

Comedy Club start time: 8.30pm

Groups

The bigger the better!

Bring a group of 10+ and enjoy great savings on participating shows!

Groups of...

10-19 £1 off per ticket

20-29 £2 off per ticket

30+ £3 off per ticket

Options to reserve now & pay later (deposit required)

To book for your group call 01432 340555

Hospitality packages & private space available

Pre-order interval drinks

Tuesday 2 May 7.30pm (Herefordshire Youth Orchestra)

Monday 8 May 7pm (Bands Concert)

Tuesday 9 May 7pm (Strings and Starters Concert)

MAIN HOUSE

encore youth music concerts

MUSIC

Tickets £8 - £7

Wednesday 3 May 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

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The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra Present the Glenn Miller Spectacular

The music that filled the dancehalls during the Big Band era is brought to life again by The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK as The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular continues their national tour. The hardest swinging band in the UK will recreate the million-sellers of the 1940s and 50s with a show that’s guaranteed to get audiences In The Mood.

Tickets £25.50

Thursday 4 May 7.30pm

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the manfreds

Considered one of the finest and most respected bands from the 1960’s era their numerous hits were not just ‘pop’ songs! Many were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz. As a result, their records have a timeless quality and, 60 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including Do Wah Diddy Diddy along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums.

Tickets £29.50

VARIETY

Friday 5 May 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

dreamboys

Dreamboys are ready to give you a night of fun, fantasy and no holding back with their brand new No Strings Attached UK tour! Join us for an epic party with off-the-charts dance routines, ripped torsos to tease and please, and audience participation throughout. Featuring movie-quality stage sets, double the dance moves, and more skin on show than ever before, No Strings Attached is the ultimate night of carefree fun. Whether you’re a Dreamboys virgin or a dedicated Dreamer, age 19 or 90, liberated guilt-free fun is the number one priority. Age 18+.

Tickets £28.50, First 5 rows £31.50

Saturday 6 May 1pm

MAIN HOUSE

sing-a-long-a encanto

Gather la Familia! It’s time to celebrate something truly Magical. From the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Frozen, the brand new smash hit film musical of 2021 with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing. Sing your heart out with our live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use your free interactive props bag. And remember we don’t talk about Bruno no no no!

Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

Tickets £18, Under 16’s £14

THEATRE

Wednesday 10 May 7.45pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Bethany Cooper Productions & Theatre 503 present tapped by Katie Redford

Gavi wants to inspire his community. Which is tricky when everyone would prefer to just stay at home and watch Bake Off. With the help of daily mantras, goal setting and repeatedly listening to Spandau Ballet, he believes he can change their lives for the better. Tapped is a witty and sensitive portrayal of managing mental health within a family, highlighting the barriers we put up, whilst having those all-important lightbulb moments, like realising Aldi really does sell everything.

Wednesday 10 May 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

simon brodkin: screwed up

Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show. In ‘Screwed Up’ Simon rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and Jesus. Nothing is off limits in this hilarious show, including his own mental health, his family and his five arrests. Age 14+.

Tickets £24.50

TALK

Thursday 11 May 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Tracy Borman

HOW TO BE A GOOD MONARCH

Royal Historian, broadcaster and Chief Curator of Hampton Court and The Tower of London, Tracy Borman takes us on a gripping, entertaining and informative audio-visual tour of 1000 years of the twists and turns of the British monarchy. From William the Conqueror to Charles III, a show packed with the good, the bad, the great and the mad along with birth, romance, beheading, coronation, abdication, marriage, divorce, disaster and triumph.

Tickets £27, University Students £17

Key stage 5 & below £15.50

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FOLK

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Friday 12 May 7.45pm

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jennifer crook

Jennifer Crook is a songwriter and performer who has consistently carved her own path through the worlds of Folk and Americana. With her latest album The Broken Road Back Home Jennifer brings together an A-list band and an exciting new musical landscape for her timeless songs. With themes of perseverance and overcoming, seeking out beauty and belonging in a broken world and the quest for home - these songs are right on time.

Tickets £16, Concessions £14

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MUSIC

TRIBUTE

Saturday 13 May 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Barry steele & Friends present

The Roy Orbison & Traveling Wilburys Story

As seen on the West End! Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers celebrate the music of a generation as they rip through the great rock and roll songbook. Four decades of solid gold hits from the early ‘Sun Years’ to The Traveling Wilburys. This is the one production that gives you two great shows in one night. With Spencer Jordan as Buddy Holly. If you want a real deal the name on the ticket is Barry Steele!

Tickets £28

COMEDY

Sunday 14 & Monday 15 May 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

Rhod Gilbert

Tickets £29.50

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CREATIVE AGEING EVENT

Tuesday 16 May 2pm

NELL GWYNNE STUDIO

The Courtyard's Spectacular Tea party

This fun and nostalgic dementia friendly event will brighten up anyone’s day. Full of music, tea, cakes and dancing!

Tickets £4 - including refreshments

Accompanying carers free

MUSIC

TRIBUTE

Friday 19 May 7.30pm

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THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN

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The Sound Of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and continues their everpopular tour around the UK.

This fantastic 8-piece tribute to The Boss is ready to rock theatres across the country with songs such as Born In The USA, Glory Days, Dancing In The Dark, and some of Bruce’s most recent hits, including Ghosts.

Tickets £28.50

FAMILY

THEATRE

Saturday 20 May 11am

STUDIO THEATRE

garlic theatre present the nosy little troll

Deep in the heart of the Norwegian Forest live the trolls – big trolls, tiny trolls and a Nosy Little Troll who has an amazingly sensitive nose… One day there is a stinky smell wafting through the trees. The Nosy Little Troll sets off to follow her nose on a quest to solve the mysterious pong. A warmhearted funny Scandinavian story.

Garlic Theatre hold their young audience spellbound with wonderfully crafted troll puppets, live music and lots of joining in. Ages 3-8.

Tickets £8.50

COMEDY

Saturday 20 May 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

Suzi Ruffell: Snappy

Suzi Ruffell likes things snappy: her stand up, her decisions and her suits. Suzi’s new show, Snappy is all about settling down (but not settling), becoming a mother (without becoming mumsy) and still worrying about everything – of course she is – have you seen the news?

Tickets £17, Concessions £15

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Tuesday 23 May 7.30pm

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walk right back

After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is...BACK! From the producers of That’ll Be The Day, the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concertbased musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious, story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from heaven”.

Tickets £27.50

MUSIC TRIBUTE

MUSIC

Thursday 25 May 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

uk pink floyd experience

Celebrating 50 years since the release of The Dark Side of The Moon, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the legendary band in concert. This highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live, featuring songs from the iconic The Dark Side Of The Moon and classics including Wish You Were Here, Another Brick In The Wall and new for 2023 the much requested Echoes.

Tickets £27.50

DANCE

Friday 26 & Saturday 27 May 7pm

MAIN HOUSE

Aspire dance studio showcase 2023

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Aspire will be returning to The Courtyard for their 2023 Showcase. This year all of the fabulous Aspire dancers will perform numbers with a cultural flavour from around the world as well as some classic cabaret pieces, you will be treated to a fantastic range of different dance styles from Tap to Classical Ballet and Musical Theatre to Acrobatics. Enjoy a fabulous evening of entertainment with a super talented cast.

Tickets £16, Concessions £13

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THEATRE

Tuesday 30 May 11.30am & 2.30pm

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fireman sam

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When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus? Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, actionpacked show. You can become a fire-fighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus.

Tickets £18.50, Concessions £17.50

Family £68

MUSIC

CLASSICAL

Tuesday 30 May 7.45pm

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NELL GWYNNE STUDIO

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MUSICAL

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Tuesday 6 June 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

hereford college of arts present

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Orchestra of the swan present

Americana

Denes Agay

Barber

George Perle

Valerie Coleman

Kazimierz Machala

Reich

Valerie Coleman

Dvořák

Resident Orchestra

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Sinfonia in E minor, Wq.178

Summer Music

Monody 1

Tzigane

American Folk Suite

New York Counterpoint

Red Clay & Mississippi Delta ‘American’ quartet arranged for wind quintet

Tickets £17.50, Concessions £15.50

COMMUNITY

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The Beggar's Rock Opera

A contemporary re-imagining of John Gay’s 1728 The Beggar’s Opera, The Beggar’s Rock Opera is an exciting new musical exploring the corruption and double dealings of organised gangs, the judiciary, and government departments. With brand new music by Pete Thorogood and a salacious and scandalous script by Mia Gordon and Jack Hughes, be prepared to meet the real criminals in modern Britain.

Tickets £10, Concessions £8

ORCHESTRA OF The Swan

THEATRE

Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 June 2.30pm & 6.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

ludwig theatre arts present matilda the musical jr.

Based on the beloved book “Matilda” by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical JR. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Matilda, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, lives with cruel parents. When Matilda enters her first term at school, she captures the attention of Miss Honey, a kind teacher, and the two form a wonderful friendship. Unfortunately, the school is ruled by a tempestuous and mean headmistress named Miss Trunchbull, who hates children and delivers cruel punishments to all her charges. Matilda is determined to change her story, but will her cleverness and courage be enough to withstand the reign of Miss Trunchbull?

Tickets £15, Concessions £14

THEATRE

Thursday 8 - Saturday 10 June 7pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

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the musical

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It’s 1959 and Rydell High’s senior class is in rare form. The too-cool-for-school “Burger Palace Boys” are stealing hubcaps and acting tough, all the while trying to impress the gum-snapping, chainsmoking “Pink Ladies”. This 1950s high school; rife with peer pressure, rebellion and cliques has an unexpected twist in store when hot-rodding Danny Zuko’s secret summer romance, the very sweet Sandy Dumbrowski, suddenly arrives at Rydell High. Can Danny maintain his cool dude status and still get his girl? Don’t miss LGD’s sensational cast returning to The Courtyard stage with a timeless favourite - GREASE The Musical!

Tickets £18, Concessions £16

Laura Gale Musical Theatre Present grease

Wednesday 14 June 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

GRIFF RHYS JONES: THE CAT'S PYJAMAS

Griff Rhys Jones is back on the road with his much-anticipated brand new stand-up tour for 2023. Join Griff as he shares more funny observations and comic stories. No theme. The show always varies as Griff rambles on the developing national permacrisis. Age. Family. Fraud. Nostalgia. The Tik Tok generation. Crocodile smuggling and noodling in Australia. Travel, dogs, hotels, drink and midnight trains. He takes questions from the audience and lets rip as his associations wander.

Tickets £26

Thursday 15 June 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Rendez-Vous Dance present

what songs may do...

Revealed by Nina Simone’s songs, this duet exposes the fractured relationship of a once romantic couple as they delve into their past in an attempt to rebuild their future together. Through Simone’s music, this dance piece shines a light on our deep rooted connection to memories through music and proposes the power of what songs may do. Poetic, passionate, physical and emotional, What Songs May Do… is an inclusive dance piece that celebrates love in all its diversity.

Tickets £16, Concessions £13

MUSIC

Friday 16 June 7.30pm

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bye bye baby

Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and energetic and stylish choreography, all backed by their excellent 4-piece band. Includes over 30 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, and many more!

Tickets £28.50

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Friday 16 June 7.45pm

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one star theatre company present

Sherlock's Excellent Adventure

Our Star Theatre Company present their acclaimed comedy, following runs at Brighton and Edinburgh Fringes, and their full UK-wide tour. Follow Sherlock Holmes and his incomparable sidekick Dr John Watson on this riveting, hitherto unpublished case… Damsel in distress Lucy Matravers engages Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth Holmes and his partner Watson to resolve a dispute over a family will. Little do they know that this small case brings Holmes straight into the clutches of his arch enemy, James Moriarty!

Tickets £15, Concessions £13

FAMILY

Saturday 17 June 11am

THEATRE Family Saturdays

STUDIO THEATRE

Lempen Puppet Theatre present Flotsam & Jetsam

Free activitypre10.30amat

Flotsam is soft, flexible, laid back. Jetsam is the opposite, his insectile body is stiff and nervy, suspicious of all in his forest home. And then comes the weather... Washed up on the same island beach they must discover how they can work together. A hopeful, adventure story about two very different creatures that must learn to work through differences. Visual theatre with original music and delightful puppetry. Suitable for everyone from 4 – 104. Tickets £8.50

MUSIC

Thursday 22 June 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

johnny cash roadshow

Only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family! Johnny Cash Roadshow is back and better than ever. This year, award-winning Clive John pays respect to the Man in Black, with a brand new show featuring ‘June Carter’ and the Spirit Band. With favourites such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special and Hurt it’s an emotional journey through Cash’s entire career. JCR is a well loved band in their own right and with standing ovations every night, this is the longest running and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today.

Tickets £27

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Thursday 22 June 7.45pm

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adam beattie

Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist

Adam Beattie has become a celebrated artist of the London scene. He has released 5 solo self-penned albums. Having roots in Scottish folk music, as well as a lifelong interest in old time jazz and blues, Adam’s music is held together by his distinctive voice, narrative lyrics and fingerstyle guitar. As a multi-instrumentalist accompanist he has recently played guitar and bass for global singer-songwriter star Birdy and 60’s star Lulu.

Tickets £16, Concessions £14

MUSIC

Friday 23 June 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

the stones

The Stones are the UK’s No.1 and most authentic tribute to The Rolling Stones, bringing all the hits and timeless Rolling Stones tracks to the big stage - from Satisfaction and Jumping Jack Flash, to Ruby Tuesday, Start Me Up and Brown Sugar - the Greatest Tribute Band in the World pays tribute to the World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.

Tickets £27

FAMILY

THEATRE

Saturday 1 July 11am

STUDIO THEATRE

Really Big Pants Theatre Present suddenly...!

Free activitypre10.30amat

Family Saturdays

Ready for a quest that puts a twist in the tail of traditional tales? Red loves bedtime stories with Grandma. But one evening, as they settle down with ‘Once upon a time…’, they are interrupted by Mr Wolfe, and a race begins to save their treehouse from a faulty genie and a wicked stepmother – before midnight! Meet a magic mirror, take a trip on a flying carpet and help Edwin, Mr Wolfe’s spoilt but lonely son, start his own story... Ages 6+.

Tickets £8.50

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Sunday 2 July 8pm

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Gary Delaney: gary in Punderland

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!

Tickets £22

TALK

Thursday 6 July 7.30pm

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clive anderson: ME, MACBETH & I

The host of Whose Line Is It Anyway, Loose Ends and Talks Back takes to the road with his much-anticipated first ever solo tour, in a one-man show guaranteed to be funnier than Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

‘A complete delight’  - The Telegraph

‘An assured and entertaining show’ 

- The Times

Tickets £22

DANCE

SHOWCASE COMMUNITY

Saturday 8 July 2.30pm & 6pm

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MAIN HOUSE

Laura Gale dance & drama present icons

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Celebrating Laura Gale Dance & Drama students as they take to the stage for their ICONS dance showcase this summer. Expect a show filled with inspiring, dynamic, powerful and at times moving performances in Contemporary & Lyrical, Commercial, Heels, Authentic Street, Musical Theatre and show stopping numbers from our LGElites. One for any dance enthusiast.

Tickets £16, Concessions £12

MUSIC

TRIBUTE

Thursday 13 July 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

the illegal eagles

THEATRE

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Friday 7 July 7.45pm

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don't go into the cellar present the Diary of a nobody

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Often cited as being one of the funniest novels of the Victorian era, Mr Pooter’s diary has now been adapted for the stage in this new one-man show. Jonathan Goodwin plays the beleaguered Pooter, a City clerk at odds with the world around him and the butt of jokes he rarely understands. You will laugh and cringe in equal measure as he relates the daily mundanity of his suburban existence with his wife, Carrie, and son, Lupin.

Tickets £15, Concessions £13

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles, The Illegal Eagles return to Hereford with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more…

Tickets £34.50

TRIBUTE MUSIC

Friday 14 July 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

rhiannon: the fleetwood mac tribute

Rhiannon are the best Fleetwood Mac tribute around today. Hailing from Wales, the spiritual home of Rhiannon, this powerful concert experience features the very best of the legendary songs by Fleetwood Mac which were created during the halcyon years when the band featured Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham in the line-up.

Tickets £27.50

DANCE

Saturday 15 July 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Hereford Academy Of Dance Showcase 2023

The senior students of the Hereford Academy Of Dance are back in the spotlight to celebrate their fantastic year of dance and musical theatre. A performance full of energy, passion, fun and of course the exceptional standard of dance and choreography for which they are renowned.

Tickets £16, Concessions £15

MUSIC

FOLK

Friday 14 July 7.45pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Will Finn & Rosie Calvert

Will Finn and Rosie Calvert are a dynamic up-and-coming duo from the heart of Newcastle. Playing traditional music with a contemporary flair, their shows are a veritable smorgasbord of folk fusion, utilising piano, steel pan, and close knit harmony singing to tremendous effect. Their work is met with accolades wherever they go, and their debut album, Beneath this Place is being critically lauded as ‘Distinctive’ and ‘Excellent’.

Tickets £16, Concessions £14

MUSIC

Friday 2 June & Saturday 22 July 7pm

NELL GWYNNE STUDIO

The Nell Gwynne Sessions

Calling all food and music lovers, The Courtyard are excited to announce a brand-new series of music and dinner evenings in Hereford!

The Courtyard’s Nell Gwynne Studio will be host to a fantastic band who will entertain with a broad repertoire of jazz and blues. Dine whilst you enjoy some fantastic music at The Courtyard Hereford’s new music club!

Tickets £25

Including one-course dinner

HAVE YOU DUNNIT ?

Monday 26 June - Saturday 1 July 7.30pm

Thursday & Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

the mousetrap

DON’T JUST SEE IT. SOLVE IT.

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a stately countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve the mystery before another “mouse” goes SNAP? For almost 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. COULD YOU BE NEXT?

Tickets £32.50 - £26.50

Performances

June-July 2023

Monday 26

Tuesday 27

Wednesday 28

Thursday 29

Friday 30

Saturday 1

2.30pm 2.30pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Tickets £26.50

Tickets £29.50 Conc. £27.50

Tickets £32.50 Conc. £29.50

Schools and Colleges £20

DANCE

Thursday 27 July 6pm

MAIN HOUSE

Elizabeth gibbs dance present summer dance gala

Dance the evening away with a variety of dance numbers from West End musicals and classical ballet. 2Faced Dance Company will be guest dancers along with some incredible talent! Suitable for all ages.

Tickets £15, Concessions £10

FUNDRAISER

Sunday 23 July 10am - 2pm

COURTYARD CAR PARK

the courtyard motor show

After the success of the last two Courtyard Motor Shows, it returns for a third year. Open to cars and bikes which are interesting, unusual or old. Weather permitting, around 60 vehicles will be on display. If you’re interested in exhibiting, download an entry form on our website.

Tickets £5 for exhibitors

Free for visitors

TRIBUTE

Friday 28 July 7.30pm

the take that experience

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act. With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.

“The closest thing to Take That”

- Nigel Martin-Smith

Tickets £27, Concessions £25

MUSIC

MAIN HOUSE

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Wednesday 19 & Friday 21 July 10am & 1pm

Thursday 20 July 10am, 1pm & 6.30pm

Saturday 22 July 11am & 2pm

MAIN HOUSE

Courtyard senior Youth THeatre Present

down to the woods

You are invited to bring your favourite toy and come down to the woods for a very special Teddy Bears picnic!

This interactive family performance will see your little ones transported to a magical woodland, where they will be joined by some of their favourite fairy-tale characters, who are in for a big surprise.

Devised & performed by The Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre in collaboration with professional Script Writer and Theatre Director, Ant Stones.

Tickets £10, Concessions £9, Family Ticket £32, Schools & Nurseries £8

MUSIC

Saturday 29 July 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

The Rat Pack Era

Let us take you back to the heady days of The Rat Pack Era with songs made famous by Frank, Sammy and Dean as well as swinging it up to date with numbers you will know from Michael Bublé, Robbie Williams and Harry Connick Junior. Our vocalists will take you on a journey through time that Mr Bojangles, Leroy Brown and a certain gentleman by the name of Mack would be proud of. Backed by the fabulous Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK, from Chicago to New York New York these guys will certainly do it their way.

Tickets £25.50

FAMILY

Saturday 29 July 2.30pm & 4pm

NELL GWYNNE STUDIO

family rave

Our Summer Family Rave is bringing you all the sunshine vibes! Full of bubbles, balloons and all of your favourite summery tunes, bring your crew and dance your way into a summer of fun. Dressing up is encouraged from everyone! Suitable for all ages, ear defenders for tiny people are recommended.

Tickets £6

THEATRE

FOOD & DRINK EVENT

Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 August 7pm

MAIN HOUSE

Faulty Towers

The Dining Experience

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter. Expect nothing short of guaranteed fun and a brilliant night out as you climb inside the BBC’s iconic TV show and experience it from the inside out… With over 70% of each performance improvised, this is the completely immersive and highly interactive comedy spectacular where anything can happen… and usually does!

Tickets £55 including drink on arrival, three course dinner & show

MUSIC

Friday 25 August 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

absolute reggae

The music that has filled the airwaves since the 1970s is brought to life on stage with the Absolute Reggae show. This high energy show with a 10 piece band, includes a 3 piece horn section and 4 vocalists.

The Absolute Reggae show will have you singing along to great Reggae songs from Bob Marley, Aswad, John Holt, Pato Banton and UB40 to name a few. Join us to get a Good Thing Going because you Can’t Help Falling In Love with Absolute Reggae!

Tickets £25.50

Wednesday 23 August 1.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

stars live

The stage is set for the greatest talent show ever! For the first time together, we will see amazing music performances from your favourite TV Heroes, LIVE on stage! Join Ben and Holly, PJ Masks, and My Little Pony as well as the amazing hosts Mr & Mrs Potato Head! Get ready for fun, laughter and lots of singing and dancing in the unique multi-character live stage show.

Tickets £18, Concessions £17, Family Ticket £64

MUSIC

TRIBUTE

Saturday 26 August 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

seriously collins

Now in its 5th year and touring their brand-new show. A genuine tribute to the biggest artist of our generation. Packed with hits and fan favourites, this two-hour extravaganza will take you back to Phil in his hey-day. Chris Hayward and his world class 10 piece band, including the “Serious Horn Section” bring you Seriously Collins. Phil’s extensive catalogue has been meticulously studied and arranged to give the ultimate Phil Collins & Genesis experience. Featuring In The Air Tonight, Another Day In Paradise, Easy Lover, Against All Odds, Invisible Touch, Follow You Follow Me, I Can’t Dance and more.

Tickets £25, Concessions £23.50

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VARIETY

COMEDY

Wednesday 6 September 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

fascinating aida

Tickets £24, Concessions £22

COMEDY

Thursday 7 September 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

ed byrne: Tragedy plus time

Tickets £29.50

TALK

MUSIC

Saturday 16 September 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

francis rossi: Tunes & ChAT

Tickets £31.50, VIP £46.50, Super VIP £81.50

VARIETY

Thursday 26 October 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

paul zerdin: Puppetman

Tickets £22

VARIETY

MUSIC

Monday 30 & Tuesday 31 October 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Queenz

Tickets £26.50

MUSIC

TALK

Saturday 4 November 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Marti Pellow

Tickets £35, VIP £52, Super VIP £92

Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 October 7.30pm

Thursday 5 & Saturday 7 Matinee 2.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

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Be taken on an enchanted journey by this delightful tale that has charmed hearts for generations. Book your tickets now and get lost in The Secret Garden.

Tickets £24 - £15

Performances

October 2023

Tuesday 3

Wednesday 4

Thursday 5

Friday 6

Saturday 7

2.30pm 2.30pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Tickets £21 Conc. £19

Tickets £24 Conc. £22

Schools and Colleges £15

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Food & Drink events

cheese & Wine night

Friday 12 May 7pm

Enjoy prosecco and nibbles on arrival, three courses of small plates paired with matching wines, and finished with a delicious cheese board. Bon appetit!

£42pp

supper serenades with orchestra of the swan

Monday 22 May 6pm

Join us for an intimate evening with delicious dining, accompanied by exquisite chamber music from our resident orchestra, Orchestra of the Swan. This time, enjoy a menu brimming with classic British favourites!

Two Courses £25, Three Courses £30

Bottomless small plates

Thursday 1 June, Thursday 20 July

Every Thursday in August

What better way to celebrate the lighter evenings than to eat to your heart’s content this summer with our bottomless small plates? Enjoy a range of delicious dishes served to you course after course, allowing you to indulge in as many as you like, with half a bottle of wine per person.

£35pp

dine in the dark

Saturday 12 August 6.30pm

Put your senses to the test for the return of our exclusive Dine in the Dark evening. Enjoy a tantalising three course meal in complete darkness, relying purely on sense of smell, touch and taste to guess what you are eating! Choose from either a meat, fish or vegetarian option, the rest will be kept a secret…

£45pp

COURTYARD LOUNGE

COURTYARD LOUNGE

STUDIO THEATRE

COURTYARD LOUNGE

Perfect for children too little for panto!

Saturday 9 - Sunday 24 December

Goldilocks

Step into the storybook as we get to know Goldilocks as never before!

Take a delightful dive into a magical world of make-believe as we follow Goldilocks on an exciting journey, hearing her side of the story, and meeting an array of loveable characters along the way.

Gather your family to join in a warm, funny, accessible, and utterly delightful twist on a classic fairytale. With catchy music, laughter, puppets, singing and dancing - it’s the perfect show to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of theatre this Christmas.

Grab your tickets and let your children experience the sparkle of theatre as they become entranced in the world of Goldilocks!

Sun 17 10.30am 1pm 3pm

Tue 19 9.30am 1.45pm

Tickets £10.50, Concessions £9.50, School & Nursery groups £9

*Courtyard Family Saturdays include a free pre-activity from 10.30am

The Stage (Aladdin)

Fri 1 Dec 2023 - Sat 6 Jan 2024

Directed by Estelle van Warmelo

Written by Lyndsay Maples

The Courtyard is back with the purr-fect Christmas Family Pantomime!

To celebrate The Courtyard’s 25th Anniversary year we’ll be following our spirited hero Dick and his feline friend, as they pack up their handkerchief to embark on an epic adventure seeking fame and fortune.

Their magical rags to riches tale takes us on an exciting journey to London Town… but will the streets be paved with gold?

With an action-packed swashbuckling story, magnificent musical numbers, spectacular sets, electric live band, dazzling costumes and a joyfully funny script, Dick Whittington is the festive family pantomime that will leave you feeling rich beyond your wildest dreams!

DECEMBER 2023

Friday 1 7pm

Saturday 2 2pm 7pm

Sunday 3 11am 4pm

Tuesday 5 10am

Wednesday 6 10am

Thursday 7 1pm 7pm

Friday 8 1pm 7pm

Saturday 9 2pm 8pm

Sunday 10 11am 4pm

Tuesday 12 10am 2pm

Wednesday 13 10am 2pm

Thursday 14 1pm 6pm

Wednesday 20 10am 2pm

Thursday 21 10am 2pm

Friday 22 2pm 8pm

Saturday 23 2pm 7pm

Sunday 24 10.30am 2.30pm

Tuesday 26 2pm 7pm

Wednesday 27 2pm 7pm

Thursday 28 2pm 7pm

Friday 29 2pm 7pm

Saturday 30 2pm 7pm

Sunday 31 1pm 5pm

JANUARY 2024

Tuesday 2 2pm 7pm

Wednesday 3 2pm 7pm

Thursday 4 10.30am 2.30pm

Friday 5 2pm 8pm

Saturday 6 2pm 7pm

Super Save £14 - £10

£22 - £16

£24 - £18

VISUAL ARTS

Friday 24 March - Sunday 30 April

GALLERY

Richard Blacklaw-Jones beachcombing art

Richard Blacklaw-Jones is a Pembrokeshire based beach-combing artist. He frequents the beaches looking for what the sea chooses to bring him and makes art from recycled man made materials that he finds. “I like the chance nature of being on that particular beach at that particular time when the wind, the weather and the tides have conspired to land some choice item for me to find. I believe that by opening myself to nature’s whims in this way I become the recipient of its gifts.”

VISUAL ARTS

Friday 5 May - Saturday 3 June

GALLERY

Hereford community farm

Seeking to explore our connection to the land, heritage and links to wellbeing this exhibition showcases the work of Hereford Community Farm through mixed media, installations and photographic images. Charting its development from the seed of an idea to the present day through the voices and experiences of the Community it serves this exhibition introduces the next chapter as the organisation continues to evolve. A central ethos of sustainability and nurturing of both people and planet is encompassed in this immersive experience of quiet reflection.

VISUAL ARTS

Friday 9 June - Saturday 29 July

GALLERY

cultivate@courtyard 2023

Cultivate@Courtyard is our annual Visual Arts project for young emerging artists aged 16-25 in Herefordshire. The artists have been shortlisted from a vast amount of entries and will be mentored by professional artist Dermot Clarke. This year’s participants are Darcy Ecclestone, George Markham, Phoebe Merrifield, William Barnett and Close House Collective. The exhibition will cover a range of disciplines including; blacksmithing, textiles, fine art, illustration and sculpture - don’t miss it!

live screenings

Saturday 8 April, 7pm

Life of pi

Thursday 20 April & Thursday 4 May, 7pm Good

Tickets £16

Tuesday 18 April 7.45pm

Vermeer: The Blockbuster

Tuesday 23 May 7.45pm

TOKYO STORIES

Tickets £15

Wednesday 31 May, 7pm best of enemies

Wednesday 22 March, 7.15pm TURANDOT

Wednesday 12 April, 7.15pm

Cinderella

Thursday 27 April, 6.45pm THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

Wednesday 24 May, 7.15pm THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

Tuesday 13 June, 7.15pm IL TROVATORE

Tickets £18

Concessions £15 Buy tickets for 4 or more ROH or MET Screenings for £12.50 each

Saturday 25 March, 5pm LOHENGRIN (Encore)

Saturday 1 April, 5.30pm

falstaff

Saturday 15 April, 5pm DER ROSENKAVALIER

Saturday 29 April, 5.55pm

Champion

Saturday 20 May, 5.55pm DON GIOVANNI

Saturday 3 June, 5.55pm DIE ZAUBERFLOTE

Vermeer: The Blockbuster

Champion

The Sleeping Beauty

SHOP

Big THINK SHOP Small

Unique shopping for unique shoppers

The Courtyard's brand new shop is open and full of unique, independently made products from local makers and artists.

Monday - Saturday 10am - 8pm Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR courtyard.org.uk/shop

01432 340555

eco update!

The Courtyard’s Sustainable Transport Plan feeds in to our goals to be net zero by 2030. Here are some ways we are moving towards that aim, some are in place, whilst others are in the pipeline!

• The Courtyard joined The Good Journey to incentivise greener audience travel to and from the venue. Customers can travel greener and enjoy a trip to the cinema for just £5 www.goodjourney.org.uk/attractions/the-courtyard

• We offer free parking for all Herefordshire car share clubs.

• EV charging points are set to be installed in our car park this year.

• We will have a fully Carbon Literate workforce by 2024.

• We made the Greener Footprints pledge and joined 30 for 2030, a Herefordshire Council initiative to accelerate businesses on their journeys to net zero.

Bursaries

We offer bursaries for Youth Theatre sessions and selected holiday workshops.

For more information contact: takepart@courtyard.org.uk

Weekly Youth Theatre sessions during term-time for ages 4-21. At The Courtyard, Bromyard Conquest, Phoenix Theatre Ross-on-Wye and now at Ledbury Market Theatre.

To find out more visit courtyard.org.uk/arts-award

youth groups, centred around mental health. Available both in-person and online.

Singing Tots

Mondays 10.30am (u1)

Over 1s 11.30am £5

Zumba

Mondays 11am £6

Writing Room Extra

Mondays 1pm £120 per term

Garrick Singers

Mondays 2pm £6 (over 50’s)

Writing Room

Mondays 6.30pm £80 per term

Playing Together

Tuesdays 10.30am £3 (intergenerational)

Yoga Tuesdays 9.15am £6

Reading Room

Tuesdays 10.30am £60 per term

Veterans Choir

Wednesdays 10am

Fit4Tap

Wednesdays 10am £6

Pilates

Wednesdays 11am £6

Film Making Club

Wednesdays 5.15pm & 6.45pm £75 per term

Life Drawing

Thursdays 10am £8

Chance To Dance

Fridays 10.15am £6 (over 50’s)

Dancing Tots

Fridays 11.30am £5 per child (ages 2-4)

Twinkling Stars

Family Dance Session

Saturdays 9.30am £6, siblings £3

a gift too good to refuse!

Did you know you can make your donations go 25% further?

If you are a UK tax payer, we can claim an extra 25p from HRMC on every £1 you donate to The Courtyard. As a registered charity it’s a valuable source of income and comes at no extra cost to you. The other thing is it’s really easy to do! There is only one condition: the annual value of the gift aided amounts you make to charity doesn’t exceed the tax you pay.

Over 4,500 people have given us gift aided donations over the last few years. In the financial year just prior to the pandemic we raised more than £18,000 in Gift Aid. It’s a vital income stream in addition to all our other fundraising.

If you are eligible for Gift Aid but haven’t yet filled in a form, we’d be grateful if you could think about completing the simple declaration. Your already generous support for The Courtyard will go so much further. You can download a form from our website or paper copies are available from the Box Office during opening hours. There is also the option to make an online declaration if you use our website. When making your declaration, you can include all the donations you have made to us in the last four years. This will help us to claim even more money back from the government. Don’t forget that if you pay income tax at the higher rate (40%), you can claim further tax relief on your own tax returns.

courtyard.org.uk/donate

adopt a seat!

Are you sitting comfortably?

Adopt a seat at The Courtyard

You have probably seen the TV adverts to adopt a wild animal, but did you know you can adopt a seat at The Courtyard? Subject to availability, you can choose a seat, in our Main House or Studio to celebrate a special birthday, anniversary or in memoriam for someone special who loved the arts. You can create your own dedication for the plaque which makes it even more special.

courtyard.org.uk/adopt-a-seat

supporters & funders

Dick Whittingon

Saturday 16 December 2pm

Audio Description begins before the show, so please take your seats 15 minutes before the advertised time.

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