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WELCOME

Welcome to another fantastic and exciting season at The Courtyard. As we embark on another vibrant programme, we hope it will not only entertain you, but also make you all aware of the invaluable work we do within our community.

Join us in our new season by celebrating the transformative power of arts and culture, and how they enrich the lives of our community in so many ways.

The Courtyard has one of the most inspired, innovative, and creative education and outreach programmes in the Midlands, if not the country. Whilst many of you will only come to The Courtyard to see one of our many fabulous productions, shows, films or live screenings, what you may not realise is that we believe in making the arts accessible to everyone. Our outreach programme brings theatre and the arts to schools, local community centres, village halls, residential homes, theatres in the market towns, and many more spaces and places, ensuring that everyone can experience the magic of the arts.

The Courtyard’s highly experienced team bring their passion for the arts providing a supportive and enriching experience to our Youth Theatre, schools workshops and literacy programme, our work with the older members of our community including people living with, or caring for, people with dementia. Through our outreach programme, we help to strengthen our community, and provide a catalyst and platform for shared experiences, unity, accessibility, inclusion, and collaboration.

The Courtyard has something for everyone and we inspire change and well-being through the power of the arts. Our Education and Outreach programme is the ethos of The Courtyard and serves as a cornerstone to our engagement with our community and our education programme provides learning opportunities which provide life skills for many of our younger community.

I hope that you can join us at The Courtyard where your visit promises to be a unique and fabulous experience.

Very best wishes,

Ian Archer, Chief Executive and Artistic Director

Dick Whittington December 2023

The Secret Garden October 2023

Goldilocks December 2023

Front cover image: Pepper & Honey (p.15)

THE COURTYARD CINEMA

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)

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20% off in-house productions such as panto Icon Key

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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

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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.

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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)

Hospitality packages & private space available

Pre-order interval drinks

pay what you decide

We are delighted to be continuing 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 15.

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!

SPRING HIGHLIGHTS

Borderlines is one of the largest film festivals in the UK and it’s right on your doorstep. Screening each spring in over 20 venues, large and small, across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Marches. Expect previews of the coming year’s most exciting new films, special strands, rediscoveries, silent films with live accompaniment, and some irresistible films for families and younger audiences.

borderlinesfilmfestival.org

Facebook: @BorderlinesFilmFestival X: @borderlines

Friday 1 - Sunday 17 March 2024

Instagram: @borderlinesfilmfest

COMEDY

Friday 15 March 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

Reginald D Hunter

The Man who could see through S**t

In these supercharged socio-political times the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real. Join Reginald D. Hunter for an hour of exploring this phenomena in this progressive work in a pre next-variant world. As seen on Live at the Apollo, HIGNFY, and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Tickets £26

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OPERA

Saturday 16 March 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

mid wales opera presents VERDi'S MACBETH

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One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays is also one of Verdi’s greatest operas. Experience a gripping tale of power, manipulation and tragic descent. Verdi’s magnificent score propels the psychologically thrilling narrative, whilst Act 4 introduces a modern twist with the haunting chorus of refugees. Sung in English, accompanied by Ensemble Cymru.

Tickets £27, Concessions £22

Under 21s & Full-Time Students £7

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YOUTH THEATRE

Wednesday 27 March

5pm: Ledbury Intermediates & Seniors

6.30pm: Bromyard Intermediates & Seniors

8pm: Courtyard Intermediates

STUDIO THEATRE inspired festival 2024

The Courtyard’s Inspired Festival was created by and for young people, it’s a platform for our Youth Theatre groups to use theatre to express what is important to them. Inspired Festival is a real highlight in our Youth Theatre calendar and is a chance to see our Intermediate & Senior members at their best, come along and be INSPIRED!

Tickets £5

Wednesday 27 & Thursday 28 March 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

Last few tickets!

You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making – The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!

Tickets £25.50, Concessions £23.50

Family

Saturdays

Free preactivity at 10.30am

FAMILY

VARIETY

Saturday 30 March 11am, 1pm & 3pm

STUDIO THEATRE

The Ultimate Bubbles Show

Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment. Join Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder. The show has a lively storyline which enthrals and captivates with exciting tricks, amazing energy and spectacular bubble displays. It’s full of surprises, audience participation and incredible bubbles and is suitable for children and adults of all ages.

Tickets £12, Concessions £10

THEATRE

Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 April 7pm

Saturday Matinee 2pm MAIN HOUSE

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ludwig theatre arts present Everybody's Talking About Jamie Teen edition

An amateur production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. Book & Lyrics by Tom MacRae. Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. From an idea by Jonathan Butterell. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.

Tickets £18, Concessions £16

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THEATRE

Tuesday 16 - Thursday 18 April

Tue 4.30pm, Wed & Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm

Zog

zog & the flying doctors

Zog, together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress! With a bit of help from some friends, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too? Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale. Most suitable for ages 3+ but all ages welcome.

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COMEDY

Monday 15 April 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

Rhod Gilbert

Back due todemand!popular

Thursday 11 April 7.45pm

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The Land Of Lost Content

An empowering story about friendship, adolescence, and life not going to plan. Henry and Jake grew up with their mates in a quiet country town called Dulowl. Henry moved away and now he’s back, but there’s no enjoying a welcome-homepint without facing up to the memories he left behind. A compassionate, funny, and deeply moving take on life in a small town.

Tickets £14, Concessions £12

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TRIBUTE

Saturday 20 April 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

complete madness

Welcome to the House of Fun as Complete Madness bring you the world’s best and most authentic tribute to the Nutty Boys! Put on your Baggy Trousers as this highly experienced and extremely entertaining tribute show brings you the hits of Madness in one wild and crazy night!

Tickets £28

When life gives Rhod lemons… But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs...with a little help from an old adversary.

Tickets £37

THEATRE

Wednesday 24 April 7.30pm

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New Old Friends present Houdini's Greatest Escape

Just as Harry Houdini is on the cusp of a career-defining performance for King Edward, he finds himself framed for murder. Can he escape the plot and clear his name?

All will be revealed in this hilarious 39 Steps-esque thriller, played out in New Old Friends’ award-winning style of physical comedy and just a touch of chaos.

Tickets £24, Concessions £20

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TRIBUTE

Thursday 25 April 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

The Sounds Of Rod Stewart

Stan Terry has built a reputation as an awesome vocalist and the most authentic sounding Tribute Artist to Rod Stewart. With a powerful live band, Stan Terry will take you down the Rod memory lane delivering hit after hit with all the soul and feeling that the originals where recorded with.

Tickets £27

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TRIBUTE

Saturday 27 April 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

5,6,7,8 The Steps Experience

This high energy tribute to Steps faithfully recreates the flawless vocals and slick choreography of the 90’s & 00’s party favourites in a fast-paced, spectacular concert. With iconic costumes and incredible visuals, get ready for a trip down memory lane with all the hits!

Tickets £26, Front 5 Rows £27.50

MUSIC TRIBUTE

Friday 26 April 7.30pm

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Awake My Soul

The Mumford and Sons Story

Awake My Soul is the incredible live concert celebrating Mumford and Son’s, one of the most famous British folk-rock bands of the 21st century. Featuring a spectacular live four-piece band bringing to the stage Mumford & Sons’ distinct sound with all their very best music.

Tickets £26.50, Concessions £24

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COMMUNITY

Monday 29 April 7pm (Wind Band)

Tuesday 30 April 7pm (Orchestras)

MAIN HOUSE

Encore Youth Music concerts

The Wind Concert will have music from the Junior and Intermediate Concert Bands, and finish with headliners Herefordshire Youth Concert Band. The Orchestras Concert will celebrate the Junior and Intermediate String ensembles and the Herefordshire Youth Orchestra. Enjoy performances from Herefordshire’s finest young musicians as they celebrate a year of music-making!

Tickets £8

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 22 March

Friday 12 April

Friday 26 April

Friday 24 May

Friday 28 June

Friday 26 July

Comedy Club start time: 8.30pm

COMEDY

Wednesday 1 May 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

Russell Kane: HyperActive

Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and “storming physical comedy” (Mail on Sunday).

The brand-new tour for 2024 and 2025 comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear - pants will be spoiled. Russell is high-energy, high-octane, and hyper-active!

‘Fierce, funny and heartfelt… a thrilling reminder of what comedy can do.’ - The Guardian

‘An evening-long fix of stand-up espresso... one of the quickest, most stimulating stand-ups in the land’ - The Times

Tickets £31

ORCHESTRA OF The Swan

COMEDY

Friday 3 May 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

ruby wax: I'm Not As Well As I Thought I Was

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CLASSICAL

Thursday 2 May 7.30pm STUDIO THEATRE orchestra of the swan present earthcycle

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Resident Orchestra

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A unique hybrid concert experience that highlights the 21st century’s greatest concern - climate change. A Q&A session with Artistic Director David Le Page alongside composer David Gordon, precedes a screening of the Earthcycle digital concert featuring 2 of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons concertos, 2 traditional folk songs with singer Jackie Oates, and David Gordon’s compelling response to Vivaldi’s seasonal representation. The second half of the evening will feature a live performance with violin, cello, bass and piano enhanced by specialist lighting and footage.

Tickets £20, Concessions £18

After a complete sell-out first run in 2023, Ruby Wax’s rawest, darkest, funniest and most compelling stage show yet announces brand new dates for 2024, thanks to enormous demand. The second half is a Q&A and Ruby will be signing books in the foyer after the show. “Deeply thoughtful and resolutely frothy.” The Times

Tickets £29

MUSIC TRIBUTE

Saturday 4 May 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End, a SOLD-OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

“Fantastic” - Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2. “Authentic and Exciting” - The Stage

MUSIC COMEDY

Tuesday 7 May 7.45pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Don't shoot me, I'm only the Piano Player

A runaway success in London’s West End, at successive Edinburgh Festivals, at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and right across the USA, this is a hilarious send-up of classical music, which has established Australian pianist, David Scheel, as the successor to the legendary Victor Borge.

“As funny as any, wittier than most, and, uniquely, a concert pianist of international stature...He stands alone, in a class of his own.” BBC Arts Review

Tickets £16, Concessions £14

MUSIC TRIBUTE

Wednesday 8 May 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

taylormania

An award-winning extravaganza that pays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time! Acclaimed tribute artist Katy Ellis is a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’, who along with an incredible live band, promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show that you will ever see, at just a fraction of the price! This fun energetic show gets all the audience involved and has everyone singing along and ‘Shaking it off’ to all of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits.

Tickets £29.50

THEATRE

Wednesday 8 May 7.45pm

STUDIO THEATRE notnow collective present Pepper & Honey

So, what’s “home”? That’s the question Ana, a young Croatian woman, poses as she settles in the UK. Croatian born, she’s arrived in the UK, determined to make it home. Pepper & Honey is a poignant, subtle and timely play about the journey of change, cultural differences, trying not to feel like a foreigner in your adopted country, and the conflict between upholding the traditions of the “old country” and embracing those of the new.

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Visual impairment accessible performance, including Touch Tour with delivery of live pre-show notes.

MUSIC

Thursday 9 May 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

bond in concert

Featuring the UK’s finest Session One band with internationally-accredited vocalists to celebrate the music of the world’s most famous spy. Bond has been saving the day for more than 50 years and music from the films has become an institute in itself. Attracting artists such as Madonna, Adele, Shirley Bassey, Sam Smith and Sheryl Crow to perform each film’s theme tune. Experience a cinematic journey through the life of the world’s most famous spy - from Goldfinger to Skyfall and Thunderball to Octopussy.

Tickets £34, Concessions £32

COMEDY

Friday 10 May 8pm

MAIN HOUSE

griff rhys jones

The Cat's pyjamas

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

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TRIBUTE

Saturday 11 May 7.30pm

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buddy holly & The Cricketers

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This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe and will have everyone singing and dancing along. It stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock and was endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys guested on BBC One’s Saturday night live programme, “The One and Only”, hosted by Graham Norton. Make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

Tickets £27, Concessions £26

COMEDY

Thursday 16 May 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

CREATIVE AGEING EVENT

Tuesday 14 May 2pm NELL GWYNNE STUDIO

The Courtyard's Spectacular Tea party

Hosted by Rachel Freeman from Everybody Dance, this fun and nostalgic dementia friendly event will brighten up anyone’s day. Filled with music, tea, cakes and dancing, plus students from HCA to dance with!

Tickets £4 - including refreshments

Accompanying carers free

Dementia Friendly Tea Parties receive financial assistance from:

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0

Nurse Georgie is just what the doctor ordered. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent 2023, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out UK tour, don’t miss Nurse Georgie Carroll as she brings her hit show Sista Flo 2.0 back to the UK. Georgie has seen it all and is bringing her hilarious award-winning stand-up back to the UK for an encore.

Tickets £23.50

Last tickets!few

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Thursday 16 May 7.45pm

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Fiona Bevan & adam beattie

Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singersongwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK in celebration of their new music releases. Since meeting onstage in London, Beattie and Bevan have been singing in close harmony and accompanying each other on guitar, piano and double bass.

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Tickets £16, Concessions £14

Photo by Joe Nobile

FAMILY

THEATRE

Saturday 18 May 11am & 2pm

STUDIO THEATRE

groovy baby presents grooving with pirates

Join a bunch of merry buccaneers on a funk and jazz adventure across the seas! A swashbuckling tale of friendship and treasure awaits. Meet monsters and mermaids, take musical challenges and strut your stuff on the gangplank. Specially designed for ages 3 - 7 and their grown-up crew. A fun mixture of animation, interactive music making and solid groove from the Groove Baby Organ Trio.

Tickets £8.50

MUSIC

Friday 17 May 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

elo again

ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. The timeless Mr Blue Sky returns, so Roll Over Beethoven - Rock ‘n Roll Is King.

Tickets £30

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COMEDY THEATRE

Saturday 18 May 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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The Very Best of Tommy Cooper

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Billed as one of the top ten attractions at Glastonbury 2023, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain’s best loved entertainers. Produced and performed by award-winning West End and BBC1’s Unbreakable star, Daniel Taylor, he is the ultimate tribute to comedy giant, Tommy Cooper. This 90-minute show gives you a glimpse into the life of the big man himself and features his best one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/ Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon.

Tickets £22.50, Concessions £17.50

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Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 May 5.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

talk away don't walk away

#TalkAwayDontWalkAway is The Courtyard’s award-winng mental health awareness project for young people in Herefordshire. Using drama, practical exercises and games, children explore what mental health is. They also look at ways that they can look after their mental health and promote positive wellbeing. This sharing evening is an opportunity for young people to share their artistic responses to the workshops, through drama, dance, music or film.

Tickets £3

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Tuesday 21 May 6.30pm NELL GWYNNE STUDIO

A talk on Christian Science

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A lasting, healing solution to hopelessness

Practical, transformative prayer makes a difference in the world, when we learn to trust God as infinite Mind and Truth.

Hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hereford. For more information visit: christianscience.org.uk/hereford Book your free space to this talk through The Courtyard website or Box Office.

Tickets Free

MUSIC

TRIBUTE

Thursday 23 May 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

nashville: bad boys of country

This fabulous, rocking country show is a stomp-along, sing-along, clap-along, extravaganza from the opening bars to the finale with the very best of old and new country tunes by the best and baddest of country stars. Set in a magnificent ‘Nashville Wetherspoons’ saloon stage-set with songs by Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Steve Earle, Kenny Rogers, John Denver and many more - it’s loud, it’s rude and gets you in the mood! Pack your air-guitars and come join the congregation for some rocking, foot-stomping country tunes!

Tickets £29

Alison Hughes, CS

Christian Science Practitioner Member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship

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Friday 24 & Friday 25 May 7pm

MAIN HOUSE

aspire dance studio present When Time Stands Still

Aspire Dance Studio is delighted to be back at The Courtyard for their annual showcase. The incredibly talented pupils will deliver an exciting evening of dance and musical theatre, exploring the past present and future as they travel through time. This is Aspire Dance Studio’s 6th year at The Courtyard and are very much looking forward to another spectacular performance.

Tickets £18, Concessions £16

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Thursday 23 May 7.45pm

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Mitch Donaldson Creative in association with Shoddy Theatre Ltd present

The olive boy

Based on Ollie Maddigan’s real life story, The Olive Boy is a crude but compelling comedy written and performed by Ollie himself. Following its month-long sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and renowned for its gripping narrative and Ollie’s remarkable onstage presence, The Olive Boy has received praise from both theatre-goers and critics.

Tickets £15, Concessions £11

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Tuesday 28 May 2pm

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MAGIC Half-Term Treat!

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Morgan & West Massive Magic Show for Kids

Come one come all for magic, mischief, and mayhem! Roll up, roll up! Morgan & West are back with a massive magic show for kids (and their childish grown-ups)! Expect gawps, gasps, and guffaws in this relentlessly funny and fantastical magic filled extravaganza, guaranteed to delight those aged five and 105, and indeed everyone in between! Recommended for ages 6+.

Tickets £15, Under 16’s £13

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MUSICAL

Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 June 7.30pm

Saturday Matinee 2pm MAIN HOUSE

laura gale Dance & drama present Roald Dahl's Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

The world renowned Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory! Dare you enter? From the company that brought you sell out sensation Grease the Musical here at The Courtyard in Summer 2023, Laura Gale Drama’s senior cast return with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl. Get swept away to a place where only a lucky few may enter. Journey with young Charlie bucket and four other golden ticket winners as they embark on a life changing adventure. A story of parenting, surviving poverty, the simple power of being good…. and a LOT of chocolate!

Tickets £22, Concessions £18

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Thursday 30 May - Saturday 1 June 2pm & 7pm

MAIN HOUSE

ludwig theatre arts present oliver! jr

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Consider yourself at home with the Broadway Junior version of Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike. From the team that brought you Matilda JR and Les Misérables School Edition, Oliver! JR. promises to be another spectacular show! Full of classic songs like “Consider Yourself”, “Food Glorious Food”, and “Oom-Pah-Pah”, it perfectly showcases the talents of this large and brilliant ensemble cast.

Tickets £21, Concessions £19

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FAMILY

COMEDY

Sunday 9 June 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

Girls Night Out with Flat and the Curves

As seen on the BBC, brace yourself for this award winning smash hit Girls Night Out with Flat and the Curves, the comedy girl band that’s leaving a trail of sequins across the UK in 2024! This powerhouse, glittery cabaret is a fierce blend of outrageous vocals, rip-roaring humour and unapologetic horniness! They’ll chat inflatable d**ks, hen-do blackouts and dance-floor finger b**ging...no subject is off limits!

Tickets £30

MUSIC

Thursday 6 June 7.45pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Cahalen Morrison

Originally from New Mexico, Cahalen Morrison has made a name for himself playing shows and festivals all over the world. He’s performed on stage with the likes of Tim O’Brien, Kelly Joe Phelps, Hot Rize, Crooked Still and Kris Drever. Equally at home on guitar, banjo, mandolin, singing three part harmony or unaccompanied, he has carved out a place for himself as a unique voice in American music. An insightful and poetic wordsmith and songwriter, a subtle and accomplished roots multi-instrumentalist and a captivating singer.

Tickets £16, Concessions £15

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Wednesday 12 June 7.30pm

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The McCartney Songbook

The world’s most cherished songbook is showcased in a powerful new production! ‘The McCartney Songbook’ is the world’s premier live performance, showcasing the songwriting genius of the legendary Sir Paul McCartney. Featuring the best of McCartney, Wings and The Beatles, this exciting show consists of over 30 back-to-back monster hits such as I Saw Her Standing There, Band On The Run, Let It Be, Live And Let Die, Silly Love Songs and Hey Jude packed into 2 hours of entertainment perfection.

Tickets £28

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Thursday 13 June 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

calling planet earth

Wednesday 12 June 7.45pm STUDIO THEATRE

Isosceles Theatre Company Murder, Just what the Doctor Ordered

In Edinburgh between 1827 and 1828 sixteen people are slaughtered by Burke and Hare and the devil and all his works prowls the streets of ‘Auld Reekie’. Dr Robert Knox, scientist, doctor and anatomist supreme, waits in Surgeons Square to buy bodies for the sake of advancing medical knowledge. A trail of terror leads from West Port to the dissection table of Robert Knox. Murder will out and a price must be paid, even by the anatomist supreme. Doctor Knox will have to pay that price.

Taking you back to a time when the music picked you out, shook you up and turned you into someone new... it’s the show that defines a decade! Relive the best years of your life – to the greatest hits of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, ABC, Depeche Mode, OMD, The Human League, Tears for Fears, The Police, Soft Cell, Japan, and many more. Can’t stop now, don’t you know, we’re never gonna let you go... be there for the night out everyone is talking about. This is the unforgettable 80s!

Tickets £33

Tickets £17, Concessions £15 VARIETY

Friday 14 June 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

forbidden nights

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 9 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips! Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain’s Got Talent? If you were left craving more, then get ready to experience their live stage show where YOU can be the ultimate judge! Get ready because Forbidden Nights is coming! Whether you’re just looking for an excuse to let loose, celebrating a birthday or planning a sensational hen party, look no further.

Tickets £25.50, First 6 rows £29

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Saturday 15 June 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

walk right back

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Saturday 15 June 11am

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Fafunia Sunny Stories

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Tickets £8.50

Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2024 by popular demand. From the producers of smash hit show That’ll Be The Day, this phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical 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 concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers.

Tickets £29

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Wednesday 19 & Thursday 20 June 1.30pm & 6.30pm

birmingham stage company present horrible histories: Rotten Royals

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So Horrible Histories is back in 2024 with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past! Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will you be hanged by King James for being a witch? Clap along with crazy King Charles and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria! It’s history with the nasty bits left in!

Tickets £19, Concessions £17

Schools £15, Family Ticket £56

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Friday 21 June 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE a night to remember

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THEATRE milkshake live on holiday

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Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure. Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together!

Tickets £20.50, Concessions £19.50

Family Ticket £76

A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time. Starring The Voice UK finalist, Bizzi Dixon, and backed by the soulful vocal dynamics of The Motown Divas, this musical celebration is sure to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles and the streets. Don’t look any further! Reach out and grab your ticket to find out just how sweet it is to party all night long. This live show is guaranteed to be a night to remember!

Tickets £31

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Thursday 27 June 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

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Mi Flamenco presents Ignite

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An unmissable opportunity to see international flamenco company Mi Flamenco with their new show, IGNITE. Soul-stirring original music by virtuoso guitarist Uri Tal, gut-wrenching vocals from Jerez with charismatic flamenco singer Luis Vargas Monge “El Mono” and the extraordinary hypnotic cello of Nick Squires. Heart-thumpingly thrilling dance from Ester Tal and Tomas Arroquero completes this captivating combination of artists and emotions: a truly compelling flamenco experience.

MUSIC

Friday 28 June 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

indie explosion

It’s time to transport yourself back to the Let’s Be Having it 90’s with an all-new show Indie Explosion! Live and smashed out by Onside Britpop. Indie Explosion features archive footage of the era which really does take you right back into this amazing time. Featuring massive hits from four of the biggest bands of the era - The Stone Roses, Blur, Pulp, Oasis and also featuring smashes from other acts such as The Happy Mondays, Ocean Colour Scene, Supergrass, James and many more.

Tickets £28, Concessions £27

MUSIC

Saturday 29 June 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE johns' boys

THEATRE

Saturday 29 June & Saturday 6 July 10am - 5pm

PROMENADE - HEREFORD CITY CENTRE

the word on the street

Walk our mile of stories as we weave our way through the streets of Hereford. Meet your group at a secret location and follow the map, but keep your eyes peeled as not everything is as it seems… Those tourists, that security guard, these cyclists… who’s an everyday passer-by? Who’s a hidden performer with a story to tell? Strap on your walking boots for this outdoors performance event. Real lives, real stories – see the people of Hereford as you’ve never seen them before. The Word On The Street is directed by Feral’s Associate Artist, Ant Stones and is written by the Feral/Open Sky members of The Writing Room mentored by Lisle Turner.

Tickets £15, Concessions £12

Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir has gathered millions of followers since appearing on Britain’s Got Talent. They are the only British male choir to have won the ‘Choir of the World’ title at the Llangollen International music festival. Johns’ Boys brings a modern twist to the traditional Welsh male voice choir. Discover new, fresh and passionate performances of diverse repertoire: from stunning arrangements of Calum Scott and Lewis Capaldi to contemporary takes of well-loved Welsh hymns.

Tickets £27, Concessions £26

Friday 5 July 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

the rolling stones story

The Rolling Stones Story is a high energy concert celebrating the music of the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. Let’s Spend The Night Together in the company of Mick and the boys and you will experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians and the world’s No.1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth. The Rolling Stones Story promises you an unforgettable Jumpin’ Jack Flash back in time. It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, but we like it!

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Saturday 6 July 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

defying gravity: West end women

Defying Gravity - West End Women is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage. Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of incredible female vocalists and a live band, this is a must-see for anyone who loves musical theatre. Join us for an unforgettable evening of stunning vocals, backstage anecdotes and fascinating insights into the world of our West End Women. Tickets £31.50

Join the Hereford Academy of Dance as they take to the stage with their tribute to the icons who made them pirouette with passion! From the electrifying beats of music legends to the silver screen’s most magical moments, from the brushstrokes of artistic genius to the gravity-defying leaps of dance royalty, prepare to be swept away by vibrant performances that honour the heroes who inspired a generation to move. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll tap your toes and maybe even find yourself humming along!

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Thursday 11 July 7.45pm

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Saturday 13 July 11am

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soap soup theatre presents minny stynker

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In a new city where it always rains, Kit is alone. But one night when doodling to pass the time the scribbles on the page giggle into a life of their own, and a very unusual adventure unfolds! A story about the magic of creativity, how we reach out to each other in the darkness and together, bring the impossible to life. Soap Soup Theatre, combines skilled storytelling and puppetry with projection mapping and Augmented Reality to bring you a magical theatre experience like no other.

Tickets £8.50

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howerd's end

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Frankie Howerd was one of Britain’s most loved comedians for half a century. But he had a secret. And the secret’s name was Dennis. Mark Farrelly’s hugely acclaimed play takes you to the heart of Frankie and Dennis’ clandestine relationship, which lasted from the 1950s until Frankie’s death in 1992. It also affords a glorious opportunity to encounter Frankie in full-flight stand up mode. Packed with laughter, but unafraid of truth, Howerd’s End portrays two humans’ journey through love, grief and all the other things that make life worth living.

Tickets £17, Concessions £15

THEATRE SHOWCASE

Tuesday 16 July 8pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Acting Circle Presents...

Prepare to be immersed in a captivating performance with a talented ensemble cast. Join us for an evening of entertainment as The Courtyard’s Acting Circle brings to life a yet-to-be-decided play, offering an engaging theatrical experience. Stay updated with the play’s title, rehearsal blogs, and teasers online and get ready to embark on a journey into a world of artistic expression with The Acting Circle.

Tickets £5, Concessions £3

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Friday 19 July 7.45pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Teilhard Frost

DANCE

Wednesday 17 July 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

ballet cymru present romeo a Juliet

Critics’ Circle Award winning company, Ballet Cymru, present an extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece “Romeo a Juliet”. Intense fighting, passionate duets and universal themes echo through dramatic and lyrical choreography. Exquisite costumes and extraordinary video projections create a world of danger and excitement where two young lovers are caught in an age-old feud.

Tickets £20, Concessions £18

Outstanding Canadian multi-instrumentalist and instrument maker, Teilhard Frost specialises in traditional Appalachian old time music. Teilhard’s latest solo recording, As the Crow Flies, is a collection of traditional music found in the Appalachian highlands. The songs have strong ties to the British Isles while the fiddle tunes draw on ancient Scandinavian and northern Scottish modal settings and tunings, conjuring a feeling of mystery and drama.

Tickets £16, Concessions £15

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Saturday 20 July 2.30pm & 6.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

laura gale dance & Drama presents Now 90's & 00's Dance Showcase

Step back in time and experience the unforgettable sounds of the 90’s & 00’s. The performers will take you on a thrilling, nostalgic joyride through the greatest decades in music history. From the infectious Girl Power anthems that defined an era to the unforgettable BritPop hits that made us all sing along. You’ll have the chance to relive those emotions and sample the sounds that made these decades so special. Reminisce and celebrate the music that defined an entire generation.

Tickets £18, Concessions £16

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Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 July 7.30pm

Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

senior youth theatre presents dorian gray

Step into a world where reality and illusion blur, where the allure of social media distorts our own reflections. The Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre proudly presents an enthralling contemporary adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s timeless masterpiece, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

In this bold rendition, prepare to question the façade we project to the world as you witness the journey of Dorian Gray, a young and impressionable soul who becomes entangled in the snare of digital vanity.

Expertly brought to life by The Courtyard Senior Youth Theatre, our talented young cast brings a modern vibrancy to Wilde’s timeless characters, seamlessly blending the past and the present. Illuminating the pitfalls of technological obsession, we navigate the fine line between self-expression and self-destruction.

Prepare to be captivated and challenged by this contemporary interpretation of Oscar Wilde’s timeless tale.

Tickets £14, Concessions £12

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FOOD & DRINK EVENT

Tuesday 30 July - Saturday 3 August 7pm

MAIN HOUSE

faulty towers the original dining experience

Tickets £65 - £55

Direct from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, to The Courtyard Hereford. The world-renowned immersive phenomenon is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary as the world’s most sought-after tribute to the BBC sitcom. Faulty Towers

The Dining Experience is an unmissable highly interactive comedy spectacular, where audiences enjoy a 3-course meal alongside 5-star comedy. When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen – because 70% of the show is improvised. The fun starts as guests wait to be seated. It then hurtles along in a 2-hour tour de force of gags and shambolic service as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a ‘70s-style 3-course meal together with a good dollop of mayhem. Expect the unexpected!

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Thursday 22 August 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

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Thursday 8 August 2pm

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The pop party

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Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and pure excitement as Pop Party takes the stage! This exhilarating live concert, made especially for kids, brings the latest trending TikTok hits to life in vibrant and engaging live performance. The show features chart-topping songs from artists including Little Mix, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Lizzo, Meghan Trainor, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Charlie Puth and more. Pop Party promises to be an immersive and unforgettable experience for kids and families!

Tickets £17, Family Ticket £64

Legend: the Music of Bob Marley

Direct from the West End - Reggae for the World. When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind... Hotfoot from a sell out show at London’s Adelphi Theatre, Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show. Combining Marley’s superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship as a supremely talented cast recreate Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, Three Little Birds and more.

Tickets £33

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Friday 23 August 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

The upbeat beatles

The Upbeat Beatles are second to nonepowerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation. If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!

Tickets £28, Concessions £25

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Tuesday 27 August 7.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

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project dance Company presents all that matters

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Saturday 24 August 7.30pm

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Phil Collins & Genesis Tribute Show

Get ready to be transported back in time to relive the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! Seriously Collins is not just a tribute show; it’s an electrifying journey through the music that has touched hearts and defined an era. Be mesmerized by the uncanny vocal resemblance of the frontman, capturing the soulful sound of Phil Collins with astonishing precision. The talented musicians and performers recreate the energy, charm, and charisma of the original band, delivering an unforgettable experience.

Tickets £26.50, Concessions £22.50

GUITARICONSthe

An original story told entirely through dance, this summer the award winning company premieres and tours its second full length production. Following the national success of its debut feature, Growing Pains, Project Dance Company has fast become recognised as a trailblazing producer of dance narrative theatre. All That Matters tells a palpably emotive story that celebrates the joy of memory and illustrates the heartache of loss. Uniquely uplifting, the production promises to remind audiences of all ages to embrace life, and savour every moment with those that they love.

Tickets £15, Concessions £13

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Friday 30 August 7.30pm MAIN HOUSE

the guitar icons Show

Immerse yourself in our new 2024 show with some of the best songs and those killer riffs from the absolute legends of the electric guitar. A dynamic blend of hard and soft rock with a few surprises thrown in, paying homage to some of the greatest guitar icons to ever pick up a plectrum. Our faithful renditions and accurate re-telling of these classic anthems will have even the hardest to please rocking in the aisles. Rock guitar like you remember it!

Tickets £25, Concessions £24

Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 September, 7.30pm | Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

MAIN HOUSE

here to there presents the cherry orchard

1914: Lubov Ranevskaya returns to the family estate from France, destitute. In her absence, the family running the estate have also fallen into financial difficulties. The Bank is going to sell the estate, with its beautiful but unproductive cherry orchard, at an auction. All may not be lost, however. Lopakhin, local kulak turned highly successful businessman, has a solution. One not attractive to the family who have their own ideas of how to extricate themselves from financial oblivion… A tragicomedy set in a maelstrom of competing forces of capitalism, communism, imperialism with a world-wide conflict just around the corner.

Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 October 7.30pm

Saturday Matinee 2.30pm

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Footloose the musical

City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he’s forced to move to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are banned. Taking matters into his own hands, soon Ren has all hell breaking loose and the whole town on its feet. Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun, outstanding musical talent and incredible choreography. The rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tonynominated Top 40 score includes classic 80s hits, including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose. Everybody cut loose, and grab your tickets now for this phenomenal show!

Tickets £22, Concessions £20

MUSICAL MAIN

Friday 15 - Sunday 24 March

Ferrous 24: from earth to iron

Hereford’s biannual festival of artist blacksmithing, Ferrous, returns in 2024, to explore blacksmithing’s connection to the environment. The Courtyard will host one of Ferrous’s 11 exhibitions by UK and international artists.

VISUAL ARTS

Saturday 4 May - Saturday 1 June

On the Front Line in The Ukraine

Driven by a passion for photography, Pete has ventured into the heart of conflict zones, previously Afghanistan, Iraq, and more recently, the Ukraine war with Russia. Embedded with the Ukrainian military in Bakhmut, his aim is to capture the raw, human stories behind the headlines. All proceeds from his exhibitions, including this one, go to affected people he meets throughout his travels.

Saturday 8 June - Saturday 27 July

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cultivate@courtyard 2024

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 theme is Rejuvenate.

Friday 2 August - Sunday 8 September

James Mason

James Mason is an artist, photographer and professional musician. James studied art in Hereford, taking inspiration from the world-famous Wye Valley, its nature and landscapes, specialising in fine detail ink drawing. Since retiring as a commercial photographer, James has reignited his passion for art, namely abstract.

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live screenings

Tickets £15

Sat 23 March, 4.55pm

ROMEO ET JULIETTE

Sat 11 May, 5.55pm

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Tickets £18

Concessions £15

Buy tickets for 4 or more MET Screenings for £12.50 each

Thu 28 Mar, 7.15pm

Madama Butterfly

Tue 9 Apr, 7.15pm macmillan triple

Wed 24 Apr, 7.15pm Swan Lake

Wed 1 May, 6.45pm

Carmen

Wed 22 May, 7.15pm

Thu 21 Mar, 2.30pm

Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse

Tue 23 Apr, 2.30pm John Singer Sargent

Tue 4 Jun, 2.30pm

My National Gallery, London

Thu 21 March, 7.15pm The Motive & the Cue (15tbc)

Tue 23 April, 7.15pm Nye (12A)

Tickets £16

The Winter's Tale

Thu 30 May, 7.20pm Message in a bottle

Tue 11 Jun, 7.15pm

Andrea Chenier

Tickets £18

Concessions £15

Buy tickets for 4 or more ROH Screenings for £12.50 each

CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTYARD FOOD &DRINK

Start thinking about your christmas party early!

After sell-out Christmas celebrations at The Courtyard in 2023, it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas 2024! Enjoy the festivities in style this December with our exclusive range of Christmas dining events for 2024. Whether you’re looking to host a work Christmas party, enjoy a festive family meal, or you want to indulge in the return of our Classic Christmas lunch, we have something to suit everyone. Last year saw the return of our indulgent festive small plates, and the full Christmas works at our All Out Christmas evenings. Keep an eye on our website for what festivities we will be bringing to you for 2024!

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Food & Drink events

Saturday 18 May 7pm

Saturday 22 June 7pm

Saturday 10 August 7pm

Saturday 17 August 7pm

COURTYARD LOUNGE

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saturday café

Kick back and relax, and join us for a cuppa and some live music on The Courtyard Lounge with the return of our Saturday Café! Enjoy monthly live music for free on selected Saturdays.

Saturday 4 May, 1 June, 13 July & 3 August 11am Free

Join us for the return of our exclusive music & dining event this summer. The Courtyard Lounge will be host to some fantastic live, local music, whilst you indulge in a delicious selection of tapas. A real feast for the senses!

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Bottomless small plates

Friday 16 August 7pm

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

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The Stage (Dick Whittington)

Wed 27 Nov 2024 - Sat 4 Jan 2025

Directed by Estelle van Warmelo

Written by Lyndsay Maples

Following rave reviews of 2023’s smash-hit, Dick Whittington, The Courtyard’s award-winning professional Christmas pantomime is back with Sleeping Beauty!

Step into a fabulous fairy-tale world of magical mayhem and an enchanted slumber that only true love can remedy. Complete with marvellous musical numbers, a sensational live band, stellar sets, and a wicked spell or two, don’t miss Hereford’s dream of a pantomime – Sleeping Beauty.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an experience to remember this festive season. Featuring all your favourite panto shenanigans live on stage, this spectacular show will be jam-packed with jolly jokes, terrific traditions, and plenty of audience participation!

and inclusive experience that will captivate young hearts and create cherished memories. Follow the little elves as they tell the magical story of how they tried to restore the fortune of the poor Shoemaker. Will they be the Christmas miracle he so desperately needs? Find out as you join us at The Courtyard and witness this heartwarming story come to life! Bursting with charming puppetry, toe-tapping original songs, and plenty of family fun, this is a must-see production for children under 7 and their grown-ups.

The ideal first visit to the theatre, our interactive performance will have children and parents alike laughing, clapping, and fully engaged in the magic unfolding before them. So gather your little ones and go on a heartwarming adventure with The Elves and The Shoemaker. Book your tickets now and let the joy, wonder, and festive spirit sweep you away into a world of Christmas enchantment.

Tickets £11.50 | Concessions £10.50 School & Nursery groups £10 *Courtyard Family Saturdays include a free pre-activity from 10.30am

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December 2024

Sat 7 11am* 1pm 3pm

Sun 8 12.30pm 2.30pm 4.30pm

Mon 9 9.30am 1.45pm

Tue 10 9.30am 1.45pm

Thu 12 9.30am 1.45pm

Fri 13 9.30am 1.45pm

Sat 14 11am* 1pm 3pm

Sun 15 11.30am 2.30pm 4.30pm

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Mon 16 9.30am 1.45pm

Tue 17 9.30am 1.45pm

Thu 19 9.30am 1.45pm

Fri 20 9.30am 1.45pm

Sat 21 11am* 1pm 3pm

Sun 22 12.30pm 2.30pm 4.30pm

Mon 23 12.30pm 2.30pm 4.30pm

Tue 24 10am 12pm 2pm

Relaxed Performance

Sunday 15 December 11.30am

The Relaxed Performance is open to everyone but may benefit individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning difficulties or sensory and communication difficulties. The aim is to retain all the magic of the theatre experience but in a more relaxed environment through sensitive changes to the performance. We keep the lights on low, the audience is welcome to move around and are not expected to be quiet, a Social Story is provided beforehand and a quiet, sensory room is available if a break from the show is needed.

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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

the courtyard youth board

The Youth Board has been established to give young people the chance to meet and discuss ways in which the Youth Theatre experience could be improved for them. By meeting twice a term we hope to create initiatives and opportunities for all Youth Theatre members. This term they’re predominantly working on:

• Youth Theatre socials and trips

• Continuing to write, create and promote the Youth Theatre newsletter

• Organising fundraising events

• Building relationships with other youth theatres

• Increasing the Youth Theatre’s social media presence

eco update

The Courtyard is delighted to have received a Babboe Curve E-cargo bike awarded from the Hereford E-cargo Bike Grant Scheme. This scheme is funded by the Towns Fund from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The bike will be used for transport to outreach events across the city and as an environmentally friendly way to transport costumes and small props from our stores at Rotherwas and Westfields.

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.

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

Bursaries

We offer bursaries for Youth Theatre sessions and selected holiday workshops. For more information contact: takepart@courtyard.org.uk

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

Dance Blast

Mondays 10.45am £6

Garrick Singers

Mondays 2pm £6 (over 50’s)

Playing Together

Tuesdays 10.30am £3 (intergenerational)

Body Conditioning

Tuesdays 10am £6

Veterans Choir

Wednesdays 10am Free

Let’s Tap

Wednesdays 10am £6

Film Making Club

Chance To Dance (50+)

Fridays 10.15am £6

Dancing Tots

Fridays 11.30am £6

Writing Room Extra

Mondays 3pm £110 per term

Writing Room

Mondays 6.30pm £90 per term

Reading Room

Tuesdays 10.30am

£60 per term

The Acting Circle

Tuesdays 7.30pm £6

Wednesdays 6pm

£75 per term

Life Drawing

Thursdays 10am £8

Boogie With Baby

Thursdays 2pm £6

Playwork Sessions

Fridays 6pm £65 per term

Twinkling Stars

Saturdays 9.30am £6, Siblings £3

the courtyard means business!

Did you know our charity has worked with hundreds of businesses since we opened 25 years ago? Not surprising given our reach and reputation, coupled with an ever growing footfall of 320,000 per year.

Our busy venue in the heart of Hereford, delivers a packed creative programme of live shows, film, events and life enhancing education and outreach community programmes to all ages, including 90% of all Herefordshire schools, people with disabilities and those living with dementia and their carers.

None of this vital work could happen without the financial support of our many funders including our brilliant business partners who also receive tangible benefits in return! We work with businesses to understand their needs and help them promote their products and services in a range of ways, see below. We can also offer staff benefits and discounts, assisting staff retention.

Business & Supporters Club: many tangible benefits flow from being a member, with prices from £995 plus vat per annum (for a small business).

In-venue advertising: from large impactful landscape size spaces to more intimate A5 advertising spots in high-foot-traffic locations.

Print and digital advertising: get yourself instantly noticed by booking into a premium space in our main season brochure or show programmes.

Major partnerships: boost your brand across the County and beyond over a sustained period by sponsoring in-house productions, events, festivals or with long-term naming rights for an agreed in-venue space.

If any of this is of interest, please get in touch!

Melanie Denning, Head of Fundraising & Business Development melanie.denning@courtyard.org.uk 01432 346505

Cotswold Group has been a proud business member for many years, achieving great brand exposure and visibility for our vehicles while signalling our support for what is surely one of the County’s most important assets.

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Steve Liddle, Head of Sales, Cotswold Hereford BMW

supporters & funders

25th Anniversary Fundraiser

September 2023

Spaces are available both in the Main House and the Studio with a free seat for an essential companion or personal assistant.

The Gondoliers

Saturday 23 March 2.30pm

Sleeping Beauty (p.43)

Saturday 14 December 2pm

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

include £1.75 for postage and a £2 transaction fee where appropriate.

TicketPlan Refund Protection

This optional extra will protect you against cancellation resulting from accidents, travel disruption and unexpected illnesses, or other specified unforeseen circumstances. courtyard.org.uk/ticketplan

There is a £2 transaction fee on all orders purchased online, in-person and over the phone. Members are exempt. Excludes Film & Workshops.

For full terms & conditions visit: courtyard.org.uk