Live Guide Sept to Dec 2012

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THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 7PM

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME based on the international best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, Tickets £12.50

THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER 7PM

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One of the great joys of my role here at The Courtyard is heading up a team of dedicated staff who work tirelessly to bring to our stages such a diverse range of performances for you to see. The autumn season is always one of our busiest, and this year will by no means disappoint I am sure!

Some of the highlights for me are the outstanding Afrovibes Festival in October bringing six of the best South African productions to us. We also have visits from City of London Sinfonia, National Dance Company of Wales, Mid Wales Opera and Eliza Carthy.

As Christmas approaches I am sure our pantomime, Dick Whittington, will once again be enchanting patrons. I know that I can rely on our amazing production team to bring you the usual thrills and spills, magic and laughter that have become associated with the festive season. A family Christmas in Herefordshire is just not complete without a visit to The Courtyard’s pantomime!

I am also delighted to let you all know that the Arts Council are supporting us to develop our fundraising efforts. They are offering us the opportunity to secure match funding from them if we are able to stimulate new gifts from donors.

We have a target of £114,000 to raise by June 2015 which will bring an additional £171,000 from the Arts Council. It is a very welcome boost to our fundraising campaign and we are very grateful to them for their vote of confidence. I hope that many of you will feel that you are able to help us reach our target whether that is in a large or small way.

Thank you, as ever, for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you again soon at The Courtyard.

Martyn Green, Chief Executive

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WELCOME TO OUR AUTUMN 2012 SEASON.

THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 7PM

THE LAST OF THE HAUSSMANS TIMON OF ATHENS

By Stephen Beresford

By William Shakespeare

Tickets £12.50

Tickets £12.50

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BOLSHOI SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 4PM

THE SYLPHIDE

SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER 4PM

SWAN LAKE

SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 3PM

THE PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER

SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER 3PM

THE NUTCRACKER

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

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LES TROYENS

BY DONIZETTI Saturday 13 October, 5.55pm

BY BERLIOZ Saturday 5 January, 5pm

OTELLO

MARIA STUARDA

BY VERDI Saturday 27 October, 5.55pm

BY DONIZETTI Saturday 19 January, 5.55pm

THE TEMPEST

RIGOLETTO

BY ADÉS Saturday 10 November, 5.55pm

LA CLEMENZA DI TITO

BY VERDI Saturday 16 February, 5.55pm

PARSIFAL

BY MOZART Saturday 1 December, 5.55pm

BY WAGNAR Saturday 2 March, 5pm

UN BALLO IN MASCHERA

FRANCESCA DA RIMINI

AIDA

GIULIO CESARE

BY VERDI Saturday 8 December, 5.55pm

BY VERDI Saturday 15 December, 5.55pm Tickets £17.50 each or buy four for £50 (£12.50 each)

BY ZANDONAI Saturday 16 March, 4pm

BY HANDEL Saturday 27 April, 5pm

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Following on from the success of Sleeping Beauty, this year’s pantomime promises to be bigger and better with even more sparkles!

Dick Whittington is a traditional story and a firm family favourite of how a young boy and his feline friend set out on a mission to find a fortune.

When Dick arrives in London he finds a job and falls in love. All seems rosy until he meets some pesky rats, led by the villainous King Rat, who aim to stop Dick on his quest!

Fri 30 Nov 7pm Sat 1 Dec 2pm 7pm Sun 2 Dec Mon 3 Dec 10am Tue 4 Dec 10am Wed 5 Dec 10am 2pm Thu 6 Dec 10am 2pm Fri 7 Dec 1.30pm 8pm Sat 8 Dec 2pm 7pm* Sun 9 Dec Mon 10 Dec 10am 2pm Tue 11 Dec 10am 2pm Wed 12 Dec 10am 2pm Thu 13 Dec 1.30pm 8pm Fri 14 Dec 1.30pm Sign Interpreted 7pm Sat 15 Dec 2pm 7pm Sun 16 Dec Mon 17 Dec 10am 2pm Tue 18 Dec

Wed 19 Dec Thu 20 Dec Fri 21 Dec Sat 22 Dec Sun 23 Dec Mon 24 Dec Tue 25 Dec Wed 26 Dec Thu 27 Dec Fri 28 Dec Sat 29 Dec Sun 30 Dec Mon 31 Dec Tue 1 Jan Wed 2 Jan Thu 3 Jan Fri 4 Jan Sat 5 Jan Sun 6 Jan

Super Save £9.50, no concessions or group discounts

Schools £8.50 if paid by October Half Term, otherwise £10.00. Tickets also available to other groups and individuals at £10 (no concessions but group discounts apply)

1.30pm 8pm 1.30pm 7pm 1.30pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 11am 3pm MERRY CHRISTMAS! 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 1pm 5pm HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 8pm 2pm 7pm 2pm 7pm

This ‘rat tastic’ production is not to be missed!

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 *

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Saturday 15th December 7pm

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THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

THE BILLY FURY YEARS

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STARRING ON 21 SEPTEMBER Daniel Townes Chris Stokes MC Sally Anne Hayward STUDIO THEATRE

This is an exciting two hour show filled with Billy Fury’s greatest hits from Michael King, the man hailed at ‘the best Fury since Fury’. Michael and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roller.

The band also perform several unforgettable British sixties hits throughout the show keeping the audience entertained and enthralled for the entire evening.

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Tickets £17, Concessions £16 This is a professional hire

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WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 7PM

FLUXX PRESENTS

WITHOUT PLANNING PERMISSION A unique theatre event using film, interactivity and performance, Fluxx presents a show involving local performers and addressing themes local to Hereford.

The audience is invited to join a fictional Resident’s Association for the night and then discover characters, stories and conflicts within the space before ruling on the fate of the central protagonist. Finally, the spectators watch a series of scenes which explore the impact of their decision.

Tickets £12, Concessions £10

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SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 8PM

AL MURRAY THE ONLY WAY IS EPIC TOUR

Broken Britain may be staring into an empty pint glass, but don’t lose hope – Al Murray, The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with an epic new show.

The irrepressible Innkeeper will be serving up his premier brew of ale-inspired acumen and bar-room buffoonery this autumn, as part of his 2012 The Only Way is Epic Tour.

“A National Treasure – FIVE STARS” Daily Telegraph Adults Only, Tickets £25.50

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SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2.45PM

THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE

Everyone is preparing for the Animolympics, including Mr Fox! He has lined up his champs of the day - frisky Hare and slow coach Tortoise.

Hare reckons the whole thing’s a pushover.

Tortoise is actually pretty laid back about it all while the master of ceremonies wily Mr Fox places his bets.

Join the competition - choose your champ, make your puppet supporter and watch this nail biting contest! You will assemble for an hour of puppet making before attending the race which - be warned - doesn’t always stay on course!

And children prepare yourselves for some participation with puppet characters.

Tickets £7.50, Concessions £6.50, Kids Club Members £6

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SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

SHERLOCK HOLMES

THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 8PM

JULIE MURPHY WITH CERI OWEN JONES

Julie Murphy’s remarkable voice has led to collaborations with artists like Robert Plant and John Cale. Well known for her work with Welsh folk innovators, Fernhill, she has just released a new solo album of piano songs called A Quiet House, her first for ten years.

Joining her on harp and trombone is Canadian musician Ceri Owen Jones reprising his exquisite contributions to the album.

‘Julie Murphy is a towering talent, both in traditional music and as a singer-songwriter. She possesses a voice of stark, spectral beauty that recalls Shirley Collins and Sandy Denny’ The Guardian.

LIFE AND DEATH

The World’s Greatest Fictional Detective confronts the most complex case of all… his own psyche.

Fine wit, Humour, High Drama, and a touch of pathos - “elementary” aspects of this original and entertaining solo play.

It explores the mind of the real man - not ‘the thinking machine’ -, a passionate and secretive man, with a cutting sense of humour.

Stripping away his infamous clinical façade, Holmes reveals unexpected fears and weaknesses.

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Tickets £13, Concessions £12

Tickets £10, Concessions £8

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FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 8PM

HOWARD MARKS

Howard Marks is the writer of the best-selling autobiography Mr Nice and performs his critically acclaimed one man show drawing on a wealth of experience, ranging from growing up in South Wales and his time at Oxford University to incarceration at America’s toughest federal penitentiary.

Howard, who once assisted and worked with the British Secret Service and has been connected with the Mafia, the IRA, MI6 and the CIA. His film about his life, Mr Nice, starring Rhys Ifans, was a cinema box office smash last summer, is once again selling out venues UK wide with his spell-binding and hilarious life-story.

Tickets £16 This is a professional hire

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FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER

SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

THE BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY

The music of the The Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid 70s.

The band’s singles and albums shot to the number one spot all over the globe. Massive hits such as Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love propelled the band to worldwide superstardom and their trademark Scottish tartan was to be seen everywhere across the planet.

The Bay City Rollers Story is a celebration of those hectic days of hit songs, touring, TV Shows and the behind the scenes pandemonium that followed the band everywhere they went.

Renewed Les McKeown has come through the extreme highs and lows of life’s great road and he is here to tell us all about it.

Tickets £20, Concessions £18

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SEPTEMBER EXHIBITION h.ART ‘Young Open’

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 11AM & 2.45PM

THE SELFISH GIANT Since building a wall to keep the children out of his garden, the only visitors the Selfish Giant gets are Lady Snow and her friends.

One morning he hears the most beautiful music coming from his bedroom window and is delighted with the sight that greets him.

Sea Legs Puppet Theatre’s highly acclaimed production of the Oscar Wilde classic uses beautifully crafted puppets, a brilliant musical soundtrack and superb storytelling.

The h.Art ‘Young Open’ is a platform for young artists, aged 18 and above, who are at the start of their career and who live, study or work in Herefordshire to show their work. Young practicing artists will show work they have completed recently, alongside work from students who will be selected from end of course shows.

The exhibition will engage members of the public, particularly young people, to look at the creative industries as a rewarding career choice.

This exhibition will provide local artists and students with opportunities to help develop their careers in every way including how to market, curate and hang their own work.

Tickets £7.50, Concessions £6.50, Kids Club Members £6

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TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS

Featuring all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 50s and 60s; Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and The Beatles.

This breathtaking show from Buddy and the boys - who have, for twenty electrifying years, delighted audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California and Barking to Bangkok - is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

Don’t miss the chance to see Britain’s longest-running and greatest Buddy Holly act live.

FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

HOME-START HEREFORDSHIRE

HOSTED BY ‘HURSTY LOCAL RADIO DJ’

Celebrating 30 years of supporting families with a music showcase Three local talented singers will be giving their support to Home-Start Herefordshire by celebrating their 30th year of supporting families throughout the county. Home-Start Herefordshire recruits and trains volunteers to help and support families who are finding it difficult to cope for many different reasons.

Tickets £10, Under 16s £8.50 This is a community hire

Tickets £17.50, Concessions £16.50

WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

BEYOND THE BARRICADE

Back by overwhelming public demand, the most successful and popular touring show of its kind Beyond the Barricade returns to The Courtyard with a brand new 2012 production.

This production will include songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, Love Never Dies, Chess, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more hit musical productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables!

Tickets £19.50, Concessions £18.50

The three acts performing are; Emily Beament, ‘Aaron’ and Dan Scott. www.courtyard.org.uk

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THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

CWTCH CABARET

SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 1PM & 3.30PM

MILKSHAKE COME OUT AND PLAY!

Starring Milkshake presenter, Amy, and some of the channels favourite characters, this new show is sure to have children singing and dancing in the aisles.

As well as Amy, there will be a new Milkshake presenter and the show will star Little Princess, Scruff, Noddy, Tessie Bear, Roary The Racing Car, Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 & B2 – the Bananas in Pyjamas!

Tickets £12, Children £10

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Ages 16+ Tickets £14, Concessions £12

TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 8PM

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SPIERS AND BODEN These are the ‘finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene’ and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground.

Jon Boden was named Folk Singer of the Year at the 2010 BBC Folk Awards.

Tickets £14, Concessions £13

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Cwtch Cabaret will entice you into a decadent world of indulgence and whimsy, as this extravaganza seduces you with its scintillating array of variety entertainment, so why not give it a try, if you’re game for a good time.

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Open your mind and explore a daring selection of sensational performances from some of the world’s most talented artistes, including curious circus acts, and outrageous comedians.

This season we welcome Popcorn Club’s Chris Lynam and Kate McKenzie to lead you through an evening of exceptional entertainment.

MARK WATSON

The multi-award winning comedian and host of BBC’s We Need Answers, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, a Mock The Week regular and star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better.

Mark Watson finally returns to the road in the UK, with his most personal, most surprising, and funniest show yet.

Tickets £15

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SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

UK PINK FLOYD JOIN THE EXPERIENCE COURTYARD CARD SCHEME! Throughout the season there are special price for holders of a Courtyard Card! Just look for the logo and you can get great discounts.

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

The nine-piece “UK Pink Floyd Experience” replicates the line up of the full live Pink Floyd touring band of the late 80s and 90s. With state-of-the-art sound and a spectacular light show, the aim is to perfect the atmosphere of the great Pink Floyd in concert!

Songs from Dark Side of The Moon through to Division Bell are featured, so fans of all ages will find something from their “era”!

The nine band members are all seasoned musicians and include a choreographed and costumed three girl backing vocal section.

Tickets £20, Concessions £19

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SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2.45PM SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

HEREFORD ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY HOW PAINTINGS WORK:

COLOUR AND DRAWING This year, in his popular illustrated annual lecture, Professor Allen Fisher will give a selective review of colour and visual research through drawing found in paintings made by nineteenth and twentieth century painters.

The talk will cover aspects of work made by Constable and Turner, Delacroix and Van Gogh, Monet and Seurat, Kandinsky and Marc, Rothko and Riley, Howard Hodgkin and Fiona Rae and more besides. The talk aims to engage as much with the viewer of the paintings as the artists who make them.

Allen Fisher is Emeritus Professor of Poetry and Art at Manchester Metropolitan University.

He has exhibited widely and his work is represented in the Tate Gallery.

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PINOCCHIO

The classic story of one puppet’s quest to become a real boy. Along the way he falls in with an assortment of colourful characters, who all try to lead him astray – but in the end, courage and love will see him through.

This new adaptation delights children and adults alike.

Pinocchio is a captivating tale, featuring spellbinding puppetry, original music, and a bundle of laughs!

Meet the puppets after the show.

Tickets £8, Concessions £7, Tales’ Kids Club Members £6.50

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MAYOR’S EVENT

LAST CHOIR STANDING

For those of you with a song in your heart - come and see Herefordshire’s Last Choir Standing in aid of the Mayor of Hereford Councillor Brian Wilcox’s Charities, The Haven – breast cancer support centre in Hereford and to Robocap, which is raising funds for specialist prostate cancer treatment.

There will be a total of 12 choirs from all over Herefordshire, from amateur groups to local school choirs.

All money raised from the gala event will go straight towards the above charities.

Tickets £10, Children £7.50 (under the age of 16)

Tickets £5.50, Concessions £3

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SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

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TUESDAY 2 OCTOBER 7.30PM

WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER 8PM

OFF THE BALL CHRIS RAMSEY FEELING LUCKY WITH BOB MILLS, IAN STONE & WILL BUCKLEY

Football-mad comedians Bob Mills and Ian Stone, stars of the BBC Five Live award-winning Fighting Talk programme - will line up on stage alongside show host Will Buckley to sift through every goal, every transfer, every manager sacking and every training ground shooting incident.

Off The Ball is a panel-show chat format that puts the boot into the beautiful game and has a laugh about it. Whatever fans are talking about, the panel will be talking about it too.

As seen on Celebrity Juice, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats, Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee, Chris Ramsey, brings his hugely anticipated show to The Courtyard on his biggest ever live tour.

‘Ramsey has the potential to be a mainstream hit, a cult favourite or almost anything in between.’ Sunday Times Tickets £10

Tickets £19.50, Concessions £17.50

WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER 7.30PM

RABBI LIONEL BLUE Rabbi Lionel Blue is known to millions through his broadcasting on BBC Radio. Many others know him from his numerous TV appearances and his books, among them Bolts from the Blues and Simply Divine.

Using his own experiences and offbeat sense of humour, Rabbi Lionel Blue tells a selection of stories, incidents and conversations whose dotty inconsequential flavour will appeal to people from all religions, and from none.

Tickets £16.50, Concessions £15.50

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THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER 7.30PM

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HEREFORD CONCERT SOCIETY PRESENTS

RED PRIEST BAROQUE CARNIVAL

Red Priest present “Baroque Carnival”, a new programme following on from the successful recordings and tours of “Pirates of the Baroque” (Vivaldi) and Johann I’m Only Dancing” (Bach).

Red Priest is the only early music group in the world to have been compared in the press to the Rolling Stones, Jackson Pollock, the Marx Brothers, Spike Jones and the Cirque du Soleil. This extraordinary acoustic foursome has been described by music critics as ‘visionary and heretical’, ‘outrageous yet compulsive’, ‘wholly irreverent and highly enlightened’, ‘completely wild and deeply imaginative’, with a ‘red-hot wicked sense of humour’ and a ‘break-all-rules, rock-chamber concert approach to early music.’

Tickets £20, HCS members £17, Students £5, Children under 16 £3

THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER 8PM

LISBEE STAINTON SWAN LAKE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER 7.30PM

When Lisbee released her previous album ‘Girl On An Unmade Bed’ it announced the arrival of a serious songwriting talent.

Having been championed by BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson, two singles from the album, ‘Red’ and ‘Never Quite An Angel’, were playlisted by BBC Radio 2, while a third single ‘Just Like Me’ was voted ‘Record of The Week’ on BBC 6Music’s Radcliffe & Maconie Show. ‘Girl On An Unmade Bed’ subsequently received a barrage of critical acclaim from the UK’s national and music press.

2012 has seen Lisbee continue her upward trajectory, with a UK tour throughout March & April supporting Gretchen Peters and, in May, European tour dates supporting Seth Lakeman.

Looking forward to the tour, 23-year -old Lisbee said, “I’ve been a huge fan of Seth’s since I was 17, which makes our tour dates together all the more exciting. I’ve had a fantastic couple of years touring all over the place with some amazing artists, but this tour feels like the icing on the cake so far.”

Tickets £13

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AND OPERA HOUSE

This production of Swan Lake transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale. Featuring a timeless score from incredible composer Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. The ballet has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide, full of mystery and romance.

A compelling legend of tragic romance tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil curse, and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how impressive they can be.

Tickets £23, Concessions £19

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FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER 7.30PM

UPBEAT BEATLES THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD TOUR

Since 1997 the Upbeat Beatles have been the best in the business at re-creating the raw energy and authentic sound of the original fab four.

Michael Douglas and the Prime Minister of China are just two of the many people that have enjoyed the authentic sounds. The Upbeat Beatles will be in Hereford for one night only singing all the classic songs from; Help, Let It Be, Penny Lane to Yellow Submarine. Come and get your ‘Ticket to Ride’ before it is too late!

Tickets £17.50, Concessions £16.50

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TUESDAY 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM

ORCHESTRAS LIVE PRESENT SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER 8PM

JO CAULFIELD

Star of Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s That Jo Caulfield Again and recently seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Best of The Comedy Store and The Apprentice: You’re Fired.

Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners as Jo asks; Why are drunken girlfriends so much fun? Which hotel has the best porn? What constitutes an airtight alibi? Is friendliness overrated?

Tickets £14, Concessions £12

CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA – THE KATONA TWINS Leading UK orchestra City of London Sinfonia and the critically acclaimed guitar duo the Katona Twins, present an evening of world class classical music. Featuring music by two of the most popular composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his well known Divertimento for strings, and Tchaikovsky’s romantic Serenade for Strings, written as a homage to Mozart himself.

The evening also features performances by the classical world’s best known guitar duo the Katona Twins, who will perform a selection of guitar solos as well as the rhythmic Hommage à Liège, a concerto unusually set for guitar, bandoneón and strings by the greatest of Tango composers Argentine Astor Piazzolla.

Tickets £26 & £24, Concessions £25 & £23

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15 - 20 october Challenging, stimulating, thought-provoking: Afrovibes is a festival of contemporary theatre, dance, spoken word and music from South Africa and beyond.

Experience stunning performances onstage or hang out in the Township Cafe, with authentic African food and drink plus a host of festival fringe events.

Enjoy workshops, debates, after-show talks, late night music or other pop-up performances.

Buy yourself a ticket for a main stage event, or simply turn up to see what happens. This is more than just a show it’s an experience!

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MONDAY 15 OCTOBER 7.30PM

MOTHER TO MOTHER American Fullbright scholar Amy Biehl is killed in the Gugulethu township of Cape Town: it’s a senseless murder, carried out by four youths. The mother of one of them tries to make sense of it all by recounting events in an imaginary conversation with Amy’s mother. It’s a real ‘heart to heart’ communication of personal testimony in an imaginary response to this real event.

This solo performance draws upon the skills of three powerhouse women of the arts in South Africa.

Music interwoven with the text heightens the mood as the tragedy unfolds, and the use of the Xhosa indigenous language in parallel with English lends a gritty authenticity.

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TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER 7.30PM

SIBIWKA ORCHESTRA music

The exuberant ten-piece Sibiwka Orchestra gives audiences a lively exchange of rhythms and beats - a great example of crossover music. Their performances involve high levels of audience participation with everyone on their feet (often with an instrument in hand) as they take part in a feast for the senses, refreshing their musical tastebuds, and evoking the true spirit and ancestry of South Africa.

Members of the core orchestra play traditional instruments such as the Uhadi (African bow instruments), horns, drums, marimba, mbira and dinaka pipes. They are joined on stage for Afrovibes by three jazz musicians, their collaborations exploring how original African compositions receive the quirky infusion of jazz styling.

Suitable for families, age 7+

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THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 7.30PM

INCEPTION

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‘Inception’, originally performed in 2011, is a complex, textured dance solo, that has already evolved into a classic. It’s an intensely physical and psychological journey into the psyche of a female artist.

As the brooding sound of the Taj Mahal Travellers’ music reverberates around the darkened auditorium, a presence emerges from the wings: a beautiful body lit by its headgear.

The figure in this mining helmet / straw hat / diving gear turns out to be a woman, whose gazelle-like movement pulls her into a succinctly layered universe of experience.

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music, theatre and dance straight from the heart of africa

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER 7.30PM

& MY EXILE IS IN MY HEAD ‘My Exile is in my Head’ is a solo dance / physical theatre piece inspired by Wole Soyinka’s prison notes, ‘The Man Died’. Qudus Onikeku, from Nigeria, explores the theme of solitude and forms of exile, looking especially at the contradiction between our mental idea of ‘home’ and the reality of the place one returns to.

This fascinating work is sophisticated, slick and wonderfully enjoyable, filled with angst, beauty, resignation, acrobatic moves, high energy and a spirituality summed up in the voice-over: ‘When I dance I am closer to God.’

AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR SUNDAY DRESSES

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FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER 7.30PM

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THIRST

‘Thirst’ depicts the fortunes and misfortunes of three water carriers from an African village that has run out of water. On an eventful journey to find the source of their dried-out river they encounter mysterious characters, riddles and provocations.

This is magical, innovative theatre based on Baldini’s The Water Carriers: a mythic tale resonating with both past and future, its ecological message chiming with our times. It’s enriched by dance, physical theatre, song and African storytelling.

Suitable for families, age 7+

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‘And the Girls…’ is the story of two characters, The Woman and The Lady, who meet during a long wait in a queue to buy cheap rice.

The Woman, an uncomplicated domestic worker, has brought her chair with her; The Lady, a retired prostitute, who considers herself a sophisticated woman of the world, has brought her lunch. Thus the two become interdependent, in a kind of female ‘Waiting for Godot’, where the act of waiting becomes far more important than its expected result.

The women discover they have more in common than initially meets the eye. As they wait, they share their respective stories and heartbreaks, and resolve to stop waiting and seize control of their lives. Finely balanced dramatic and comic moments encourage us to consider how to respond to the human dilemmas facing us all.

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SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 2.45PM

AJTC THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

THE GARDENER SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THURSDAY 11 & FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER THURSDAY 7.30PM, FRIDAY 1PM (INTERACTIVE MATINEE)

NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES

National Dance Company Wales return with an exciting programme of dance by three celebrated world choreographers: Christopher Bruce, Itzik Galili and Stephen Petronio. Together they have created an evening of inspiring work that is humorous, dramatic and demanding, all performed by an extraordinarily talented group of international dancers.

Enjoy world-class dance in the company of three gorgeous productions Dream, The Grammar Of Silence and By Singing Light

CWMBACH MALE VOICE CHOIR

Harry has been happy in his garden for many years. But now he can’t quite remember what his plants are called.

Let’s face it, Harry is not the man he was. His memory is going. Sometimes he can’t even get to the end of a …The past he can remember as if it were yesterday, though yesterday seems as distant as…And now?

Well, the present is the biggest mystery of all.

Tickets £8, Concessions £7.50, Tales’ Kids Club members £7

The internationally acclaimed Cwmbach Male Voice Choir showcases its beautiful sound, thrilling technique and exhilarating close harmony talents.

Formed in 1921 and hailing from the Welsh Valleys, the group have performed to great acclaim at most prestigious venues in the UK. They have toured extensively worldwide and appeared with worldrenowned artists and orchestras.

With a diverse musical repertoire this is a superbly crafted and fabulously entertaining recital that will send chills up the spine.

Tickets £14, Concessions £13

Tickets £17, Concessions £16, Schools matinee £7.50, Schools £10

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FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 2.30PM

THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY

TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER 7.30PM

AN EVENING WITH

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...But The People’s Theatre Company do!

And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life for the very first time.

This magical new show has been written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales with a feast of first class games, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun.

DES O’CONNOR

Des O’Connor is a world-class star and ultimate entertainer. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this true show business legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of laughter, comedy and music.

Fresh from the West End, playing the title role in The Wizard of Oz, Des O’Connor is also famous for his appearances on television, including; Today with Des and Mel.

Tickets £9.50, Concessions £8.50

Tickets £25

WEDNESDAY 24 OCTOBER 7.30PM

ELIZA CARTHY BAND

One of the country’s finest singer songwriters and a member of a great musical dynasty, Eliza Carthy is a peerless talent.

Her acclaimed album Neptune is a musical narrative of the past decade of her extraordinary life. Neptune’s autobiographical theme is continued in Eliza’s official biography and a career-spanning Best Of album, both titled Wayward Daughter.

Like her recent story, Eliza’s live show brims with soul, humour, energy and passion.

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Tickets £17, Concessions £16

THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THE SEARCHERS

Now celebrating their 50th Anniversary, The Searchers remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry.

The Searchers, with total record sales well in excess of 40 million, still have great appeal to audiences of all ages.

They tour the globe as much today as they have done throughout a fantastic career spanning five decades.

OCTOBER 23 - 27, STARTS AT 8PM

FOUR CORNERS

BY FERAL PRODUCTIONS

Feral Productions returns with four vignettes about the moments of light which are generated in dark corners when human contact sparks. The public and the private collide in this intimate adventure of a performance.

Directed by Estelle van Warmelo, four writers and four musicians work together to create four unique pieces of poetry in motion.

This production will take place in and around The Spread Eagle Inn on King Street

This is a co-production with The Courtyard and The Royal National College for the Blind, and is in Suitable for ages 16+ Association with The Spread Eagle Inn”.

Tickets £10

Tickets £18.50, Concessions £17.50

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 8PM

ANDI OSHO ALL THE SINGLE LADIES TOUR Award winning comic Andi Osho (Live At The Apollo, BBC1, Mock the Week, BBC2, Stand Up For The Week, Channel 4) is back on tour with her second stand-up show.

Andi presents a brutally honest dissection of the perils and pitfalls of dating, reporting her findings to the audience in this hilarious and heart-warming show.

Tickets £15, Concessions £13

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SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 6PM

HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS

A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2, & 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee!

The High School Musical phenomenon smashed box office records everywhere. Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun, as they invite you to the ultimate party to celebrate all of these awesome teen sensations in one fantastic concert.

Don’t forget your dancing shoes and be prepared to rock out as HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS! Wildcats - Get ready to PARTY!

COMEDY CLUB Tweet us at #CourtLaughing

FRIDAY 2 & FRIDAY 16 PM NOVEMBER 8.30 urtLaughing

Tickets £15.50, Concessions £14.50

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STARRING ON 2 NOVEMBER Marlon Davis Sean McLoughlin MC Kevin Shepherd

SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 11AM & 3PM

PIED PIPER

When the Pied Piper plays his flute the rats run, the greedy mayor rubs his hands and the children dance.

Norwich Puppet Theatre’s humorous and irresistible one person show combines a skilful mix of puppetry, foot-tapping live music and storytelling and will have audiences young and old entranced.

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Tickets £7.50, Concessions £6.50, Kids Club Members £6

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

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER

OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER EXHIBITION

TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 7.30PM, SATURDAY 2.30PM & 7.30PM

HEREFORD MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 8PM

EMMIE TALBOYS (GALLERY) Emmie Talboys’ paintings are created mostly using traditional methods and materials, she begins with a thread of narrative, some found images and wraps it all together with the concept of identity.

‘My interest is humanity, how personal histories, gender roles, childhood attachments and our own personal value serve as a foundation to construct our identity. When considering identity there are many variables which when compiled create someone unique yet with striking quantities of sameness.’

CLARE SMITH (UPPER AND LOWER CANYON)

Clare’s practice is centred in quiet questioning of photography’s ultimate dependence on the tangible, physical world to make images. Through translation of physical subjects Clare interprets intangible elements. Working with the spatial and perceptual such as horizons, depth and surface, she considers how the understanding of environments in our perception and consciousness is changed when presented with a subtle difference in vision, understanding and emotion through her photographs.

CAI BROOM (UPPER AND LOWER CANYON)

Cai Broom is a photographer who lives and works in Hereford. His work is largely based around environmental and social issues and is often process led, using a mixture of digital and traditional techniques.

The original production opened in 1977 and ran for nearly 6 years and won the Tony Award for Best Musical.

It has a joyous, easy to hum score packed with good tunes and witty lyrics including the hit numbers Tomorrow and It’s a Hard Knock Life.

Join us and remember You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile!

This is a community hire

Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit is back, featuring three amazing actresses from the world of TV and stage. Starring Vicky Entwistle, Coronation Street’s Janice Battersby, and Clare Buckfield of ITV’s Dancing on Ice. An unmissable show for every generation -bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your gran – this is the ultimate girls night out… trust us!

‘Laugh out loud FUNNY,’ The Independent Tickets £19, Concessions £18

Tickets: Evening 30th Oct £14, Concessions £13 Evenings 31st Oct &1st-3rd Nov £17, Concessions £16 Matinee 3rd Nov £14, Concessions £13 Family Ticket 30th & 3rd Matinee, Two Adults and Two Children (under 14) £45 Family Ticket 31st Oct & 1st-3rd Nov Evenings, Two Adults and Two Children (under 14) £55 This Amateur Production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. On behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK | Book By THOMAS MEEHAN | Music By CHARLES STROUSE | Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN | Original production directed by Martin Charnin | Originally produced by Irwin Meyer, Stephen R Friedman, Lewis Allen, Alvin Nederlander Associates Inc | The John F Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts, Icarus Productions | Based on “ Little Orphan Annie” By Permission of the Tribune Media Services Inc.

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WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

MID WALES OPERA PRESENT

DON GIOVANNI MOZART Following on from last year’s success, Madam Butterfly, Mid Wales Opera return to Hereford with another breath-taking masterpiece, Don Giovanni.

A tragic tale of love, lust, betrayal and revenge – all human passion is exposed in the tense world of Don Giovanni. The Don ducks and dives, but cannot in the end escape his fate, while all around him others fall prey to their own weaknesses.

Tickets £22, Concessions £21

MONDAY 5 NOVEMBER 7PM

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL The UK’s largest drama festival returns to Hereford.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate an evening’s entertainment with four youthful half-hour productions of different Shakespeare plays.

This county wide project works alongside the National Youth Theatre and the National Theatre.

This is a professional hire

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FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

JIMMY TARBUCK

Top television comedian Jimmy Tarbuck swaps The London Palladium for Hereford!

Having successfully spent more than 40 years in the notoriously fickle world of show business, Jimmy Tarbuck has hosted numerous television shows, variety shows, chat shows and game shows and his cheeky grin and boy-next-door charms have won him fans far away from his native Liverpool.

From being at school with John Lennon to playing golf with Bing Crosby prepare for a night of anecdotes and laughter as the fantastically funny Jimmy takes to the stage.

Tickets £20, Concessions £19

THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

PROGRAMME

HEREFORD CONCERT SOCIETY PRESENTS

Schumann - Three Fantasy Pieces Ian Venables - Elegy Brahms - Sonata in E minor op 38 Delius - Sonata Rachmaninov - Sonata in G minor

Richard and Benjamin played their first duo recital in 1996, and later formed the Frith Piano Quintet. Individually and together they have played in the most prestigious concert halls throughout the world, and have regularly been heard on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM. The Society is delighted that this concert will include Delius’ Sonata for Cello and Piano in recognition of 2012 being his 150th Anniversary Year.

All programmes are subject to change by the artist

JENKINSON FRITH DUO

Tickets £18, HCS members £15, Students £5, Children under 16 £3 Sponsored by

THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER 8PM

SOUTHERN TENNANT FOLK UNION The most highly acclaimed folk/bluegrass band in the UK today, Southern Tenant Folk Union have released five groundbreaking albums since starting out in 2006.

A seven piece all acoustic band with banjo, mandolin, fiddle & harmony vocals they perform an eclectic mix of high energy atmospheric folk and have received airplay from Bob Harris & Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio 2 and made live appearances on RTE TV (The View) & Radio 4’s Loose Ends.

Tickets £13, Concessions £11

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FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

SPITFIRE SOLO It is June of the new Millennium. For eighty-year old Peter Walker, ex-Battle of Britain pilot, an unexpected new challenge is about to begin. From the comfort of the Silver Birches Retirement Home, he must once again find the resilience, determination and strength to do what must be done.

Personal, charming, funny and inventive, ‘Spitfire Solo’ is one man’s battle for survival, the second time around!

Blending theatre, music and film in this multi-layered and textured production, Nicholas Collett plays a multitude of characters and recreates the Battle of Britain - onstage!

Tickets £10, Concessions £9

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SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

MICHAEL PORTILLO A GAME OF TWO HALVES Since 2003, Portillo has appeared in the BBC weekly political discussion programme This Week with Andrew Neil and Labour MP Diane Abbott, the chemistry between Portillo and Abbott ensured the programme’s popularity.

Since 2002, Michael has presented his own discussion series, “Dinner with Portillo”, on BBC Four, in which his guests have included Bianca Jagger, Baroness Williams, and Benazir Bhutto.

Portillo has now presented three annual series of Great British Railway Journeys in which he explores, with the aid of George Bradshaw’s 1840 railway guidebook, the railways’ profound influence on Britain.

Portillo has written a regular column for The Sunday Times, and contributes to other journals (he was a theatre critic for the New Statesman until May 2006).

Tickets £14.50, Concessions £13.50

SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 12NOON & 3.30PM

FUNNY BONES

Meet three skeletons, Big, Little and Dog as they go adventuring to find fun, frights and friendship. Spooky houses, dancing clocks, dinosaurs and skeleton pets all make an appearance as well as that darned Black Cat. Woof Woof!

The Puppet Lab has been inspired by the popular books of Janet and Allan Ahlberg, to find the funny side of bones.

A visual feast full of music and song, leading us through the crazy days of these delightful skeletons.

Tickets £8, Concessions £7.50, Tales’ Kids Club Members £7

STUDIO THEATRE

MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER 8PM

ROB ROUSE

Star of Mad Mad World (ITV1), 8 out of 10 Cats (C4), Dave’s One Night Stand (Dave), The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and Spoons (C4).

Come and see Rob do what he does best - Honest, frank, seriously funny stand-up.

A father for the second time, to a baby girl, Rob is now a radical feminist - but this is not a show about men vs women, more humanity vs insanity.

Tickets £16, Concessions £14

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SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 8PM

THE BOOTLEG SIXTIES

The Bootleg Sixties are back on tour again with their fantastic ‘sight and sound’ show and having rocked The Courtyard to its very foundations last time out, they will be looking to go one better on their next visit!

There will be some new songs and new images, but it’ll be the same brilliant evening’s entertainment. Without doubt this is one of the best shows of its kind working in the UK today, and definitely not to be missed…if you only see one 60s show this season, make it The Bootleg Sixties!

Tickets £18.50

TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

ACKER BILK AND HIS PARAMOUNT JAZZ BAND

THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER 8PM

JENNY ECLAIR ECLAIRIOUS Welcome to Jenny Eclair’s new stand-up show. After thirty years in the business she should vaguely know what she’s doing? Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and panto star; she has been round the block that many times she’s lost count.

You may recognise her from Loose Women where she is happy to be one of ‘The Coven’. She is also a Pilates Ninja and a disgrace in her own kitchen.

Tickets £17.50

LAST FEW SEATS

Acker Bilk’s career is one of British music’s success stories. Acker Bilk & His Paramount Jazz Band first gained worldwide fame with the hit single ‘Stranger On The Shore’ in 1962 - it stayed in the charts for 55 weeks and was the first number 1 hit in UK and USA simultaneously.

Acker has received an MBE for his services to the music industry and was awarded at the BBC Jazz Awards for his unique contribution to jazz in the UK. Recent collaborations include concerts/albums with Chris Barber, Van Morrison and the late Humphrey Lyttelton.

Tickets £20, Concessions £19

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WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER 8PM

JAMIE SMITH’S

MABON

16, 17 AND 18 NOVEMBER FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 10AM – 6PM SUNDAY 10AM – 5PM

HEREFORD CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR 2012

Beautiful dynamic contemporary crafts displayed by 61 of the finest selected makers from Herefordshire and the UK. Buy direct, commission an original piece of work or simply absorb yourself in the inspiring atmosphere.

Visit the on-line catalogue at www.h-craftfair.co.uk For further information, contact: on 01432 260182 or e-mail arts@herefordshire.gov.uk Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair is managed by Herefordshire Council’s arts service.

Admission: £3

This Award winning, stunning, joyous and vibrant band play Celtic music without borders.

The music is self-styled, singular and toe-tappingly good – an irresistible blend of world music, Celtic roots and rabblerousing funk folk, filled with energy, joy and passion. “a fearsome reputation as a live band” - Financial Times

SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER 2.45PM

CIRCUS BEAR

Tickets £14, Concessions £12

A tiny, curious bear goes out to explore the world; at first he is frightened by the big bears, but they are friendly.

Spring is in the air, the rain falls, plants grow and the bears go swimming. When night falls a cheeky moon keeps the bears awake. On his travels through a landscape of visually vibrant shadows, live video streaming and simple, magical lighting effects, the bear meets a menagerie of cool hand shadow animals. Together they perform a show-stopping hand shadow circus, with the tiny, curious bear as the starall created with just two hands!

Tickets £7.50, Concessions £6.50, Tales’ Kids Club Members £6

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PAM WRIGHT – ‘SPATIAL VARIATIONS’ (GALLERY, DIGITAL INSTALLATION AND IMAGES) Pam Wright has explored ways of creating spatial experience by using simple paper models that reflect light and create shadow.

“What you experience is the result of the workings of your mind in the way that you respond to and interpret what you see, and it becomes the space of your own interior self”.

JO RUTH AND SUE HALSTEAD, ‘FEATHER – PAPER - STONE’ (CANYONS AND BALCONY WALL, PRINTMAKING AND MIXED MEDIA ON PAPER)

In this exhibition, Feather-Paper-Stone, Jo Ruth and Sue Halstead bring together two very different themes which compliment each other perfectly.

Jo Ruth concentrates on birds and fowl, using an exciting combination of experimental print, drawing and mixed media techniques on paper, whilst Sue Halstead’s work featuring drawing and mixed media also on paper focuses on the subtle colours and patterns of geology and stone in the landscape.

ALLOY

The Alloy Jewellers group display an exciting range of jewellery and silverware consistently throughout the year at The Courtyard. Their work is shown in the foyer cabinets alongside pieces from local makers including ceramics, wood, and glass artists.

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17 – 29 DECEMBER 2012

JACTITO THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

THE VERY

After the huge success of The Frog Prince, Jactito Theatre Company are back with The Very Ugly Duckling.

Set to beautiful classical music, this animated tale includes tadpoles that emerge as frogs, flying geese, tap dancing ducks and swans swim majestically. But there is an ugly duckling that 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 gorgeous swan.

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

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Little one’s too scared of panto? Then this is a perfect treat!

Suitable for under 6 year olds.

Why not join Tales’ Kids Club and get money off your tickets! Ask the Box Office for more details.

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THANKS TO HEREFORD CATHEDRAL SCHOOL… .. for sponsoring our under fives Christmas show The Very Ugly Duckling. There’ll be more public performances this year as a result of the excellent audience response to last year’s show... a lovely and gentle alternative for younger children who would find it hard to cope with the fast, noisy (and occasionally scary) pace of Panto in the Main House. www.herefordcs.com

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The Courtyard is an Independent Registered Charity and relies on the generosity of the supporters to enable world class performances for Herefordshire.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING We always need additional public support to help us to deliver more arts projects in new ways to serve the communities of Herefordshire. In the current economic climate, we need your generous support more than ever. Come and join the increasing number of Courtyard supporters who give more and help us to reach more people across the county.

There are lots of ways to support us...

MAKE A DONATION We are always delighted to receive a donation in any formwhether cash, card or cheque!

We are doubly happy if you can gift aid your donation, ensuring that we receive 25p more in every £ donated at no extra cost to you.

Gift aid forms are available on our website or at the box office.

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LEGACY GIVING

Being a Friend or a Patron of The Courtyard brings you much closer to The Courtyard and the work enabling us to be a thriving venue.

You can support us for as little as £2 per month For further information please contact the box office on 01432 340555 or go to our web page www.courtyard.org.uk/friends

To ensure The Courtyard can be enjoyed by many more generations to come, we rely on the generosity of our dedicated supporters to help care for our future.

The perfect memorial to your passion for the arts would be to leave to us. Your gift will make an enormous difference and enable us to continue to touch the lives of the many thousands of people who visit The Courtyard. By leaving a legacy to The Courtyard you will help us preserve and protect the artistic work of the theatre for future generations.

For further information or to discuss any of these opportunities in person please contact Lucy Wells in the Development Department on 01432 346505 or lucy.wells@courtyard.org.uk

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ACCESS INFORMATION

Access toilets on all floors Designated car parking is located in The Courtyard car park Speaking lift to all levels

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.

There is a pay and display car park adjacent to the building (see adjacent panel).

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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 ÂŁ2.50 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.

Parent and baby facilities are located in the cloakroom on the ground floor.

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BOOKING INFORMATION

HOW TO BOOK: The Box Office is open from 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday. We are usually closed on Sundays but for Sunday performances we open one hour before the show starts. From 11am to 2.30pm on Sundays. For Sunday evening performances the Box Office opens one hour before the show starts.

On-line: www.courtyard.org.uk day or night.

In Person: Pay by cash, cheque, Theatre Tokens or by most major credit and debit cards.

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

By Post: Cheques should be made payable to

The Courtyard. Include your name, full address, contact telephone number, date and time of the performance. Either add 50p for postage or include a stamped addressed envelope. Post to, The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.

Reservations: Only available for live events.

Tickets will be held for up to three working days or seven days before an event, whichever comes sooner. Unconfirmed tickets will be released after this time.

Group Bookings: For every 10 tickets

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

Concessions: (unless otherwise stated) under

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: Annie, Sat 3 Nov at 2.30pm Dick Whittington, Sat 15 Dec at 2pm 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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LIVE EVENTS

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The Curious Incident of the dog in the night-time The Billy Fury Years Comedy Club Al Murray – SOLD OUT The Hare and the Tortoise Without Planning Permission Julie Murphy Howard Marks Sherlock Holmes The Selfish Giant The Bay City Rollers Story Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Beyond the Barricade Cwtch Cabaret Home-Start Herefordshire Comedy Club Milkshake – Come out and play!

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25 Spiers and Boden 28 Mark Watson 29 UK Pink Floyd Experience 29 Hereford Arts and Crafts Society 29 Pinocchio 30 The Sylphide

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Off The Ball 14 Chris Ramsey 14 Rabbi Lionel Blue 14 Red Priest 15 Lisbee Stainton 15 Comedy Club 17 Upbeat Beatles 16 Swan Lake 15 Jo Caulfield 16 City of London Sinfonia The Katona Twins 16 The Last of the Haussmans NT Live screening 2 National Dance Company Wales 20 Comedy Club 17 L’elisir D’Amore Met Opera screening 2 Cwmbach Male Voice Choir 20 The Gardener 20 Afrovibes Festival 17,18,19 Swan Lake – Bolshoi screening 2 Des O’Connor 21 Four Corners (The Spread Eagle Inn, Kings St) 22 Eliza Carthy Band 21

25 The Searchers 26 There Was An Old Lady Who

Swallowed a Fly 26 Andi Osho 27 Otello - Met Opera screening 27 High School Rocks 30-3Nov Annie

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NOVEMBER

1 Timon of Athens NT Live screening 2 2 Comedy Club 23 3 Pied Piper 23 5 Shakespeare Schools Festival 25 6 The Vagina Monologues 24 7 Don Giovanni 25 8 Jenkinson Firth Duo 26 8 Southern Tennant Folk Union 26 9 Jimmy Tarbuck 25 9 Spitfire Solo 26 10 Michael Portillo 27 10 The Tempest Met Opera screening 2 11 Funny Bones 27 11 The Bootleg Sixties 28 12 Rob Rouse 27 13 Acker Bilk 28 15 Jenny Eclair 28 16 Comedy Club 23 16-18 Hereford Contemporary Craft Fair 29 25 The Pharaoh’s Daughter Bolshoi screening 2 30-6 Jan Dick Whittington 4&5

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La Clemenza Di Tito Met opera screening Circus Bear Mabon - Met Opera screening Comedy Club Un Ballo in Maschera - Met opera screening Comedy Club Comedy Club Aida - Met opera screening The Nutcracker Bolshoi screening The Very Ugly Duckling Comedy Club Comedy Club

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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.

Featuring a Special Sunday Brunch Menu from 11am to 2pm, Sunday newspapers, board games, great afternoon films and live music on the last Sunday of the month.

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