Warwick Arts Centre Autumn 2015 by Warwick Arts Centre

AUTUMN 2015 Box Office 024 7652 4524 warwickartscentre.co.uk

DISCOVER MORE • Don’t miss out! Be the first to hear about new events, receive discounts and bag the best seats. Membership starts at as little as £16 a year. • We are based at the heart of the University of Warwick. Why not explore the lakes and lush grounds, or cycle the Greenway from Kenilworth? There are also many other services available for you to use on the University campus, including a Sports Centre, Grocery Store, Post Office, conference facilities, print and design services, letting agency, temporary staffing service Unitemps and a popular Bookshop. • Check out the latest exhibition in the Mead Gallery or explore a Sculpture or Colour Trail. All are free to enjoy and open all year round. Visit warwickartscentre.co.uk/memberships or call 024 7652 4524 / Visit warwick.ac.uk/discover

EXPERIENCE MORE • Studying at Warwick and want to gain skills and experience? We offer work opportunities as well as a relaxing space to study and a place to socialise and be entertained. Visit warwickartscentre.co.uk/students

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MORE FOR EVERYONE Your donations make it possible for us to: • subsidise transport for 3,500 school children to see a performance • support 4,000 hours of artist development • allow 8,000 people to enjoy the free activities in our Family Days Visit warwickartscentre.co.uk/supporters-scheme

CONTENTS THEATRE Pages 4 – 11

STUDENT THEATRE Page 12

DIGITAL SCREENINGS Page 13

MASTERCLASSES Page 14

CHRISTMAS LECTURES Page 15

FESTIVAL OF THE IMAGINATION Pages 16 – 17

FAMILY Pages 18 – 23

MEAD GALLERY Pages 24 – 25

CLASSICAL MUSIC Pages 26 – 31

MUSIC Pages 32 – 36

COMEDY Pages 37 – 41

EAT

CINEMA Page 42

• Le Gusta offers a tempting menu of inspired dishes. • For a lighter option our Café Bar offers a selection of delicious cakes and pastries or you could choose to simply enjoy a pre or post show catch up with friends in our Theatre Bar. • There are a wide range of other eateries around Warwick Arts Centre, including Ninety One, a fine dining restaurant. Visit warwickartscentre.co.uk/your-visit Enjoy a discounted pre or post show meal in Le Gusta. Contact Box Office for more information. Available on selected performances. Look out for the icon in the brochure.

VENUE HIRE Page 43

INFORMATION Pages 44 – 45

QUICK GUIDE Pages 46 – 47 03

THEATRE

Buy 3 events this season and get 20% off tickets Applies to all tickets, available by phone, in person at the Box Office and online. Available on selected performances. Look out for the icon in the brochure.

CHRIS GOODE AND COMPANY AND WARWICK ARTS CENTRE

INVISIBLE FLOCK

Weaklings

If You Go Away

Wed 7 & Thu 8 Oct 8pm

Released Fri 2 Oct

At a website dedicated to the work of a cult novelist and his personal obsessions, fans gather to interact with their hero – and each other.

The sun begins to set and a story comes to life as you embark on a journey through your streets in search of a lost tin, uncovering hidden characters and augmented realities.

In this delirious space where identity is slippery and ideas are everything, an anarchic virtual community of queer punks and lonely teens, paranoid artists and wannabe slaves, forms and endlessly re-forms, until it’s hard to know what’s scarier: that a lot of what happens here isn’t really real – or that some of it is. Inspired by and loosely based on the notorious blog of writer and artist Dennis Cooper, Weaklings disorientingly blurs fiction and documentary, fact and fantasy, to create a compelling portrait of people on the edge, finding a strange refuge together in dangerous times. Featuring a specially composed soundtrack by Scanner, Weaklings brings together a remarkable cast, including Karen Christopher (ex- Goat Island) and Christopher Brett Bailey (This Is How We Die) as well as two members of Chris Goode’s ‘avant-garde performance boyband’ Ponyboy Curtis. Produced by Chris Goode and Company Triggered@ and co-produced by Warwick Arts Centre Co-commissioned by Theatre in the Mill Supported by Arts Council England

Age 16+ Contains strong language, nudity, sexual content and imagery that some may find disturbing. Studio £13 (£11) Under 26s £10 T. Post Show Talk Wed 7 Oct

Buy 2 events this season and get 15% off tickets

A GPS powered site specific adventure game delivered through an app. Download it to discover the world of the game at any time of the day and explore the University campus through a strange and cinematic lens. Played simultaneously across five cities, audiences co-inhabit a virtual landscape in a work about presence, notions of belonging and how the environments we live in might better reflect us. Age 12+ Download for £1 Optimised for iPhone 5+ through the app store and on Google Play for higher end Android devices. Requires headphones, a fully charged phone and to be downloaded over WiFi. Requires some 3G data usage during the experience. Supported by Arts Council England, East Street Arts, Leeds City Council and The Jerwood Charitable Foundation.

Image: Chloe Courtney

COMPLICITE

The Encounter Directed and performed by Simon McBurney Thu 8 Oct – Sat 10 Oct 7.45pm Sat 10 Oct (captioned performance*) 2pm Sun 11 Oct 2pm Inspired by the novel Amazon Beaming by Petru Popescu In 1969, Loren McIntyre, a National Geographic photographer, found himself lost among the people of the remote Javari Valley, Brazil. It was an encounter that was to change his life: bringing the limits of human consciousness into startling focus. In this solo performance, celebrated theatre maker Simon McBurney traces McIntyre’s journey into the depths of the Amazon rainforest. Arriving at the Warwick Arts Centre after premiering at the Edinburgh International Festival and performances in Switzerland and Bristol, The Encounter uses binaural technology (3D audio) to build an intimate and shifting world of sound. Headphones will be worn by the audience throughout this performance. Director and performer Simon McBurney Design Michael Levine Sound Gareth Fry Lighting Paul Anderson Projection Will Duke

2hrs approx (no interval) Age 12+ Theatre £29 (£27), £25 (£21), £21 (£19) Under 26s £16 T. Post Show Talk Fri 9 Oct A Complicite co-production with Edinburgh International Festival, the Barbican, London, Onassis Cultural Centre – Athens, Schaubühne Berlin, Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne and Warwick Arts Centre. Supported by Sennheiser and The Wellcome Trust. *Captioned performance will trial Talking Birds’ Difference Engine - a discreet new tool for making events and performance accessible to deaf or hard of hearing audience members through captioning to your mobile device (smartphones/tablets). If you’re intending to make use of this, please contact us in advance for more information: ticketing@warwick.ac.uk

‘WITH HIS COMPANY COMPLICITE, HE HAS IRREVOCABLY CHANGED THE FACE OF BRITISH THEATRE” The Guardian on Simon McBurney Box Office 024 7652 4524 | warwickartscentre.co.uk

SUE MACLAINE COMPANY WITH NADIA NADARAJAH

Can I Start Again Please Tue 20 & Wed 21 Oct 7.45pm

Coffin-dark humour, bell ringing and the words of Wittgenstein combine to reflect on the capacity of language to comprehend and articulate traumatic experience. It is both duet and duel, as two languages, one signed and one spoken are pushed to the hilt. Outside eye: Jonathan Burrows SICK! Festival commission Supported by Arts Council England

60mins Age 16+ Studio £13 (£11) Under 26s £10 T. Post Show Talk Wed 21 Oct

★★★★★ “AN EXTRAORDINARILY ELOQUENT PIECE ABOUT SILENCE AND CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE, BURNING WITH ANGER, YET BEAUTIFULLY CHOREOGRAPHED AND POWERFULLY CONTROLLED.” The Stage

CHINA PLATE, MAC BIRMINGHAM & WARWICK ARTS CENTRE

Bite Size Festival A showcase of Midlands theatre making Sat 7 Nov all day Bite Size Festival returns with another exciting programme celebrating and promoting the best new theatre from the Midlands. Expect a diverse and exhilarating collection of shows from well-established companies alongside those you may not have seen before. Take the chance to experience work in development, excerpts from brand new productions and see some that are fully finished and ready to go. Following the 2015 First Bite Festival – check out the two commissioned shows: Humanish’s Holy Presents and Stephanie Ridings’ The Road to Huntsville, and look out for two new productions developed in the South East with our 2015 partner greenhouse. Line up also includes new shows from Stan’s Cafe, The Other Way Works, KILN, LaPelle’s Factory, Lucy J Skilbeck and many more. Keep an eye on the website for confirmation of programme, events and performance times. Produced by China Plate Commissioned by mac birmingham and Warwick Arts Centre Funded by Arts Council England and supported by greenhouse

Image: Carl Jones design Matthew Austin

Through a poetic script delivered in English and British Sign Language, Can I Start Again Please unravels its story slowly, heartbreakingly, through inference rather than straightforward narrative.

KNEEHIGH WITH LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN & PLAYHOUSE

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs) A New Beggar’s Opera Tue 27 Oct – Sat 31 Oct 7.30pm Sat 31 Oct 2pm The ever inventive Kneehigh return with their blazing new show. Fasten your seat belts; it’s going to be one hell of a night! Mayor Goodman has been assassinated. Contract killer Macheath has just married Pretty Polly Peachum and Mr and Mrs Peachum aren’t happy. Not one bit. Based on the Beggar’s Opera, John Gay’s classic musical satire, Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs) is busting with wit, wonder and weirdness. An extraordinary Kneehigh cast of actor-musicians shoot, hoot and shimmy their way through this twisted morality tale of our times... by turns shocking, hilarious, heartfelt and absurd! What the HELL is the world coming to? Written by Carl Grose Music by Charles Hazlewood Directed by Mike Shepherd

Approx 2hr 15mins (including interval) / Age 14+ Contains very strong language and sexual references Theatre £27 (£25), £23 (£21), £19 (£17), Under 26s £13 Sat mat £20 (£18), £18 (£16), £16 (£14)

“FIENDISHLY CLEVER... A CONSTANT BARRAGE OF VISUAL, THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL SURPRISES.” The Stage “A RIOT... WOULD I GO AND SEE THIS AGAIN? LIKE A SHOT.” The Times

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EMERGE

A celebration of performance at Warwick presented by Warwick Arts Centre in collaboration with the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL).

IATL, DUMBSHOW & FELLSWOOP THEATRE

FELLSWOOP THEATRE

Two graduate theatre companies and IATL celebrate the University’s 50th anniversary with a double-bill of performances, a sound installation and an exhibition of materials. Your ticket will include access to the following: • To Know How You Stand (a performance event by FellSwoop Theatre) • 1965—2015—2065 (a sound installation by Jonathan Heron) • Performance and the University (an exhibition featuring artwork by Clem Garrity) • Out of Clay… (a new piece of interactive theatre by Dumbshow) 90mins / Age 16+ Helen Martin Studio / £6.50

See any 4 Emerge shows for £18 (excludes Warwick 2065)

Opera Warwick 2065: Ghost Wed 4 Nov 7.45pm Performance and the University Tue 3 Nov 7.45pm

See any 2 Emerge shows for £10

TIT4TWAT

BARREL ORGAN

Losers

Some People Talk About Violence

Thu 5 Nov 7.45pm

Award-winning FellSwoop (Ablutions, Belleville Rendez-vous) explore the haunted in this mesmeric two-hander: spoken and sung, accompanied by a string quartet.

Four reality TV rejects have created a fool-proof way to prove they’re as talented as Katie Hopkins: a scandalous game show of their very own. And they need your help.

Age 14+ Studio £6.50

Arming the audience with electronic voting handsets, Losers offers a humorous insight into the dark side of reality TV.

“ONE OF THE UK’S MOST INNOVATIVE THEATRE COMPANIES.” Culture Trip

WALRUS

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Wed 4 Nov 9.15pm ‘Let’s just talk until it goes’. The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. But what if there were a limit? Oliver and Bernadette are about to find out. This two-person show imagines a world where we’re forced to say less. It’s about what we say and how we say it; about the things we can only hear in the silence; about dead cats, activism, eye contact and lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons, lemons. 60mins / Age 14+ Helen Martin Studio £6.50

60mins / Age 16+ Studio £6.50

Thu 5 Nov 9.15pm In a world of globalisation and greed, of zero hour contracts and The Big Bang Theory, violence worms its way into every aspect of our lives. Following its debut show, Nothing, multi award-winning company Barrel Organ presents Some People Talk About Violence, a show which asks what violence means and what it might look like. Expect people, or just ideas, in mindless frustration, on the edge of some kind of revolt. There might even be dancing. 60mins / Age 16+ Studio £6.50

A HEADLONG, WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE AND LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN & PLAYHOUSE CO-PRODUCTION

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams Tue 10 – Sat 14 Nov 7.45pm By night, Tom lives the life of an assassin, an outlaw, a czar of the underworld, via his trips to the movies. By day, he works in a factory. In the apartment he shares with mother Amanda and sister Laura, the air hangs thick with the scent of sickly sweet flowers and his mother’s oppressive nostalgia. When Amanda insists he brings home a gentleman caller for Laura, the fragile dreams of all three are shattered with consequences they may never escape. Pioneering young director Ellen McDougall creates this new production from Headlong, producers of The Absence of War, 1984 and The Seagull, in a co-production with West Yorkshire Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse. Cast

Greta Scacchi Erin Doherty Tom Mothersdale Eric Kofi Abrefa

Director Lighting Sound

Ellen McDougall Richard Howell Gareth Fry

Theatre £24.50 (£22.50), £21.50 (£19.50), £18.50 (£16.50) Under 26s £12.50 T. Post Show Talk Tue 10 Nov

“THE MOULD-BREAKING – AND HIT-MAKING – TOURING COMPANY HEADLONG” The Independent Box Office 024 7652 4524 | warwickartscentre.co.uk

TIM CROUCH

An Oak Tree 10th anniversary revival Tue 17 – Thu 19 Nov 7.45pm Man turns tree into girl. Set in a stage hypnotist’s act, An Oak Tree is an intricate story of loss and suggestion performed by two people: the playwright himself and a different second actor at each performance – an actor who will have neither seen nor read a word of the play they’re in until they’re in it. An Oak Tree broke the mould when it opened in 2005 and is now recognised as one of the most influential plays of the last decade. Its breathless balance of accessible story, complex idea and rich theatricality has won awards around the world.

75mins (no interval) / Age 14+ Studio £13 (£11) Under 26s £10 T. Post Show Talk Tue 17 Nov

★★★★ “THE SHOW HAS AN INCREDIBLE EMOTIONAL PUNGENCY… A MOVING MEDITATION ON THE COLOUR OF GRIEF, THE MUSICAL PAIN OF LOSS, THE NATURE OF THEATRE AND THE EXTRAORDINARY TRANSFORMING POSSIBILITIES OF ART ITSELF.” The Guardian Co-directed by Karl James and Andy Smith.

DOG KENNEL HILL PROJECT

Choreography of an Argument Round a Table Wed 25 & Thu 26 Nov 8pm

Image: Will Adashek

An unpredictable and riotous physical performance that unpicks what it is to be in an argument, and how we win and lose while our trousers are down. The setting around a table could be a pub, UN Security Council or a family dinner in Hampstead. The work provokes questions on the absurdities of political stances, self-belief, power, manipulation and confrontation whilst revealing how the physical, animal body exists within these intellectual and political constructs. Punctuated by Matteo Fargion’s often hauntingly simple piano studies, the group, like puppets, operate a tight, rhythmical, structure, within which messy, confusing ideas can exist, creating a jolting disruption. 60mins / Age 16+ Studio £13 (£11) Under 26s £10

Image: Tony Wadham (Argument Finished)

It comes to Warwick Arts Centre fresh from runs at the National Theatre, London and the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe.

COMING SOON William Golding’s Adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams Tue 23 Feb – Sat 27 Feb 7.30pm Wed 24 & Sat 27 Feb 2.30pm ★★★★★ “UNMISSABLE…NOTHING LESS THAN A TRIUMPH” Daily Telegraph William Golding’s 20th century classic Lord of the Flies explodes onto the stage in a remarkable production direct from London’s award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre. When a group of schoolboys survive a catastrophic plane crash, what starts as a desert island adventure quickly descends into a struggle for survival in a darkly sinister world of superstition and immorality.

Image: Original production shot – 2011 Johan Persson

Lord of the Flies

Playing to capacity audiences during its original run, this acclaimed production is guaranteed to grip from start to finish. Approx 2hrs / Age 11+ Butterworth Hall £30 (£28), £26 (£24), £22 (£20), £18 (£16) Under 26s £16

★★★★ “A CINEMATIC SPECTACLE” Daily Mail ★★★★ “TREMENDOUS” Independent

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STUDENT THEATRE FRESHBLOOD

The Faithless Healer Wed 28 – Sat 31 Oct 7.45pm A young girl who possesses inexplicable healing powers is growing up in a strange neighbourhood full of bad influences. Born and raised in the outlandish village of Finklebury, North Wartfordshire, Mary Smith-Longstone is the talk of the town, admired by some and gossiped about by many. But on the day of her 18th birthday, a secret comes out that leaves her future in grave danger… Come join the inhabitants of Finklebury to enjoy this dark new comedy, exploring blind faith, growing up and trying to find your place in a confusing world. 70mins / 11+ Studio £8 (£7) T. Post Show Talk Thu 29 Oct

WARWICK UNIVERSITY DRAMA SOCIETY

Hay Fever by Noël Coward Tue 24 – Fri 27 Nov 7.45pm Join WUDS for a weekend of misunderstandings and outrageous antics in the country home of the Bliss family. The retired actress mother, novelist father and their two grown up children have each invited their own guests down for the weekend, yet after a sequence of rousing fights, surprise engagements and bold declarations of love, their hapless guests are left desperate to escape. Set to live music, experience Noël Coward’s sparkling ‘comedy of bad manners’ and watch the madness unfold. 1hr 45mins (inc interval) / All ages Studio £9 (£7.50) 12

DIGITAL SCREENINGS

NT LIVE

Coriolanus Thu 24 Sep 7pm National Theatre Live’s 2013 broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus returns to cinemas by popular demand.

LIVE FROM LONDON’S VAUDEVILLE THEATRE

NT LIVE

RSC LIVE

Hamlet The Importance of Being Earnest Thu 15 Oct 7pm Sun 15 Nov 7pm (encore screening)

Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Awardwinning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse (film), BBC’s The Hollow Crown) in the title role, directed by the Donmar’s Artistic Director Josie Rourke.

Thu 8 Oct 7.15pm

180mins / 12A Cinema £18, £11 (restricted view)

150mins / 12A Cinema £18, £11 (restricted view)

Don’t miss celebrated actor and Poirot star David Suchet as the formidable Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde’s much loved masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest, which is being broadcast live from London’s Vaudeville Theatre.

Henry V Sun 25 Oct 1.15pm

Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.

Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare’s History Plays with Henry V performed in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt. Following his performance as Hal in Henry IV Parts I & II Alex Hassell returns as Henry V.

240mins / 12A Theatre £20, £13 (restricted view)

210mins Cinema £18 £11 (restricted view) Please note this is an encore screening.

Please note this is an encore screening.

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MASTERCLASSES

Mark Batey

James Cook

Lee Thomas

Tony Lee

Telling stories with video

How to be a comedian (in a day!)

An introduction to the Craft of Screenwriting

Sun 25 Oct 9.30am – 5.30pm

Sat 14 - Sun 15 Nov 9.45am – 5.30pm

An introduction to Comic Book and Graphic Novel Scriptwriting

This comedy course will share the techniques of stand-up to help unleash your creativity, communicate more effectively and with more confidence. You’ll cover turning your everyday life into material, how to see jokes everywhere and how to give the illusion of a confident performance, even when you’re terrified.

This weekend course provides an intensive and fun introduction to screenwriting through a combination of written exercises, film clip analysis and script reading and presentations.

Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep 9.30am – 5pm With many years’ experience as a BBC Video Journalist, producer and reporter, Mark Batey uses story-based training methods to take absolute beginners and give them the confidence to create great video reports. You will learn how to plan a shoot, how to construct sequences of shots and film interviews that sound and look professional. You will also learn how to write for video and edit your footage into engaging stories that will make an impact. Two Day Course Helen Martin Studio £200 Limited Availability

Whether you’ve always secretly wanted to give it a go, or you’re just interested in how it works, this course will provide technical insight and practical application of skills. One Day Course Helen Martin Studio £60

The aim is to introduce the craft of screenwriting and enable you to develop your own creative expression through the medium of screenwriting through illustration, application and practice. The course mainly focuses on film, although discussion and clips may include TV drama. Two Day Course / Age 18+ Helen Martin Studio £200

Sat 2 – Sun 3 Apr 9.30am – 5pm Do you have an idea for a comic book or graphic novel, but have never taken it further? #1 New York Times Bestselling List and Eagle Award winning comic book writer and screenwriter Tony Lee (Doctor Who, Superboy, Spider Man, X-Men, 2000AD, Battlestar Galactica) takes you through the steps to turn your idea into a comic book or graphic novel, and shows you what you need to do to get yourself published. Two Day Course Helen Martin Studio £150

Christmas Lights and Lasers Bright

Give Me Strength

with Ally Caldecote & James Lloyd-Hughes

(Chemistry)

(Physics)

In this lecture Nick Barker of the Chemistry Department will present the science behind some of the energy sources we take for granted in our everyday lives. It will contain practical demonstrations and a number of bad jokes.

Mon 30 Nov 1.15pm An exciting journey through the dramatic and inspiring world of colour and light, from explosions caused by lasers, to the Northern Lights of Santa’s homeland.

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK’S FACULTY OF SCIENCE & WARWICK ARTS CENTRE PRESENT

The Warwick Christmas Lectures Mon 30 Nov – Wed 9 Dec £3.50 (FREE for schools) Theatre. Please book in advance at Box Office Six nights of fantastic new ideas, explosions, experiments and answers to questions taxing the University of Warwick’s finest minds. After the sell-out success of the past years, events are likely to be popular so get your tickets before it’s too late.

Catastrophic Failure

with Nick Barker Mon 7 Dec 1.15pm

Life Off Earth

with Steve Maggs

with Kevin Moffat & Leanne Williams

(Warwick Manufacturing Group)

(Life Sciences)

Tue 1 Dec 7pm

Tue 8 Dec 7pm

An exploration of science behind materials and their mechanical properties: why do different materials behave in different ways (providing an opportunity to smash a few things up on stage).

Find out where we might find food and water as we journey through space. How we might protect ourselves and find oxygen. And answer the question, is there life out there?

Biggest Bangs with Andrew Levan

What Makes a Robot…a Robot?

(Physics)

with Claire Rocks

Wed 2 Dec 7pm

(Computer Science)

Across our Universe, five stars explode every second. Join us to find out how they blow-up, how we see them, and why we are only alive because of them.

Wed 9 Dec 7pm Find out why robots are good at some things and bad at others, and how can we harness some of nature’s solutions to make even better robots.

FESTIVAL OF THE IMAGINATION THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Festival of the Imagination Fri 16 Oct 4.30pm – late Sat 17 Oct 9.30am – late For one weekend in October, there’ll be plenty of fun, learning and entertainment for everyone to enjoy, right on your doorstep – featuring talks, discussions, shows, provocations and demonstrations. There’s a free interactive Discovery Zone, where you and your family can get hands-on with some of the University’s ground-breaking research and teaching, and take part in exciting activities. Outside Warwick Arts Centre you’ll be able to feast on international street food, whilst enjoying entertainment and performances from some of our student societies. You can meet a polar explorer and learn about his expeditions, or enjoy a pit-lane experience with our chocolate-powered F3 racing car. Perhaps you’d like to try a new sport, learn key phrases in Chinese or Russian, or take a spices masterclass? Join us in celebrating the University of Warwick’s 50th anniversary where the campus will be transformed into a colourful, vibrant arena, a place where the future comes first.

This is just a snapshot of what’s on offer at the Festival for you to enjoy. For more information please visit warwick.ac.uk/imagination

DAYS

Friday Events Universities Challenged Where next for higher education?

Robot Apocalypse Now… or Never?

What are the challenges and opportunities facing the Higher Education sector over the coming years?

Andrew Davies: Writing Behind the Screen In conversation with the award-winning screenwriter of Pride and Prejudice, Bleak House and Mr Selfridge.

The Picture of Health?

EVENTS

Life is Best When you Improvise Bringing Cheltenham Festivals to Warwick. A fascinating insight into the world of improvisation.

Building a Human for the Future Exploring what the human species might look like over the next 50 years

Why Do We Do What We Do

Exploring the future of medicine

Will developments in Robotics and AI result in the destruction of humanity?

The science of understanding people

Saturday Events Over Schooled and Under Educated

Almost an Android

Too much too young: the crisis in Britain’s education system

Communicating through the power of thought: an introduction to brain-computer interfacing

Robots for Real

A Spice Masterclass with Vivek Singh

What will robots be doing for you?

Spices for health

A Pinch too Far?

Refusing the Veil

The science behind low-salt cuisine

Veiled Fret: religious veiling and the fear that surrounds it

Solving Inequality

The Future of Media

Bridging the equality gap

Creative connections in the digital age

Keeping the Car Running The future of vehicles

The 50 Years in 50 Minutes Show

Life Beyond Planet Earth

A whistle stop tour of the last 50 years’ on campus and the wider world

Surviving away from the land

Big Data. Big Opportunities

Simple Scoff 2.0 Then and now: student cooking, revisited

Radio 4’s The Human Zoo at Warwick Will science ever penetrate the ‘inner world’ of our minds?

Is Diversity Academic in UK Universities? “Why isn’t my professor black?” and “Why is my curriculum white?” imagining UK universities differently

What if data science could solve our future?

Fat: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Exploring just how accurate is fat’s reputation as public enemy number one

Quantifying Happy How should we measure social progress and human happiness? Why our smiles say more about our nation’s prospects than GDP

Two Tone; “Three Minute Heroes” How did Coventry’s Ska scene change Britain?

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FAMILY SCAMP THEATRE

THEATRE ALIBI

The Scarecrows’ Olive and the Wedding Dream Train Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Sat 3 Oct 4.30pm Sun 4 Oct 11am & 2pm Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they decide to get married. Harry sets off to search for their wedding day essentials. However, when the farmer notices he is missing a scarecrow, he replaces Harry with the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald Rake. Dashing, daring and ever so cool, can Reginald persuade Betty that he is the scarecrow for her? Bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style (Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, and Pirate Gran) this epic love story promises wit, drama, and wedding bells! 60mins / Age 3+ Theatre £11.75 (£8.75)

“SCAMP THEATRE SEND SHIVERS DOWN MY SPINE. THEY ARE SO LIVELY AND INNOVATIVE” JULIA DONALDSON

by Daniel Jamieson Tue 13 Oct 6pm A rollercoaster ride through the mind-boggling mysteries of everyday life… Olive’s always daydreaming. She daydreams about what’s going on inside her cat’s head, or about that weird picture above her bed of a steam train puffing out of a fireplace… Then one day, on her way to school, another very odd train chugs into the station – it’s studded with olives, for one thing, and there’s no driver… So Olive boldly jumps aboard and, WOOHOO, she’s driving her very own dream train and it can take her absolutely anywhere! 60mins / Ages 5 – 11 Studio £11.25 (£8.25)

“CHILDREN’S THEATRE DOESN’T COME MUCH BETTER THAN THIS” THE STAGE

THE EGG – THEATRE ROYAL BATH

Kid Carpet and the Noisy Neighbours Sun 18 Oct 3pm Will we ever get used to living in the new house? Are the neighbours really feeding cats to their dog? Why do they smell like lemons and cat wee? Where has Dad mislaid the children this time? Can he be un-arrested before Mum gets home? And why is that car on fire? Ed Patrick (aka Kid Carpet), is a Bristol-based theatre maker of nonsense music and rock’n’roll theatre shows. His funny and moving new show uses music, puppetry and projection to look at what it’s like to move into a new house in the city and find your place there. 55mins / Age 6+ Studio £11.25 (£8.25) Conceived and performed by Ed Patrick Written by Paul Dodgson Directed by Emma Williams

ELLEN HARVARD

Hurricane Boy Sun 25 Oct 2pm An imaginative tale of chaos and calm, Hurricane Boy is a delight of physical storytelling and live music, much loved by children and their families. A lonely boy lives alone, each day rebuilding his house from the rubbish whipped up by the winds. A girl appears and brings him through the gales and the rain. Together they share a summer of blue skies and warm sun. But when the hurricane takes her away the boy has to find his way on his own. 55mins / Age 5+ Studio £11.25 (£8.25) Supported by Arts Council England, The Egg, Bath and Oxford Playhouse.

“REALLY BEAUTIFUL AESTHETIC, SUNNY, GORGEOUS MUSIC, PLAYFUL ACTORS.” Audience Member

Paddington Bear’s First Concert City of London Sinfonia Sun 25 Oct 2pm Conductor Hugh Brunt Join the world’s favourite bear on his adventures as he arrives in London from darkest Peru, meets The Browns, Mr Gruber and goes to his very first concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where he hears music by Schubert, Haydn, Rossini and even Piazzolla. This delightful musical story, an extended version of the original written by Paddington creator Michael Bond with music by Herbert Chappell, will be accompanied live by the City of London Sinfonia and a special guest narrator. 55mins All ages Butterworth Hall £25 (£23), £20 (£18), £15 (£13) Under 16s £10 Paddington Bear © P&Co Ltd/SC 2015

Steve Backshall’s ‘Wild World’ Thu 29 Oct 7pm Wildlife TV Presenter, adventurer, naturalist and writer Steve Backshall takes us on a tour of the real life expeditions that have inspired his novels The Falcon Chronicles. It’s a wild journey, illustrated with photos and films from his expeditions from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from the tundra to the top of the world’s highest peaks, and from the depths of the rainforest to the bottom of the sea. This talk is suitable for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages, from eight to eighty.

THEATRE HULLABALOO & THEATRE BY THE LAKE

Bear & Butterfly Sun 1 Nov 1pm & 3.30pm One day, Bear’s life changes forever when, deep in the branches of the tree he hears the munching and a crunching of a bright green Caterpillar. Bear and Caterpillar soon become the best of friends. But one day Caterpillar stops munching and looks sick. Bear cares for his friend, promising him that he’ll get better soon. Bear fears he will lose his friend but, as if by magic, Caterpillar grows and emerges as a beautiful butterfly. Can Bear come to terms with this new version of his friend? Puppetry, live music and beautiful storytelling combine in this charming tale about love, loss and friendship. 50mins / Ages 4 – 7 Studio £11.25 (£8.25) Written by Annie McCourt, based on an original story by Gordon Poad

HALF MOON

Curious Sun 8 Nov 12pm, 2pm & 4pm Journey into a playfully imaginative world where the kitchen meets the garden, where dirt is good, and where messiness mischievously conjures the perfect birthday surprise. A play with few words, Curious is a laugh-out-loud experience for the very young and the curiously inquisitive. At the end of the performance, children are invited onto the stage to create their own recipes, by digging in soft, moist soil. 25mins of performance followed by a period of free play / Age 3 and under Helen Martin Studio £8.25 (£5.25) A Tam Tam Theatre production

“A FINE EXAMPLE OF THEATRE FOR THE VERY YOUNG. THIS INVENTIVE PRODUCTION AND THE APPEALING PERFORMANCE, IS INTIMATE YET NEVER PATRONISING.” Theatre Review

There will be an extended Q & A at the end of the show. Parents are advised that the content might be challenging for very young children. Butterworth Hall £19.50 (£16.50)

FAMILY WEEKEND GOING ON A JOURNEY Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov 10am – 5pm Our regular Family Days & Weekends are a firm favourite and this winter we invite you to journey through a programme of events and activities that are sure to keep you entertained for the whole day. There’ll be workshops, performances, sports activities and lots of free things to do as we all Go on a Journey. So grab a pen and jot the date in the diary. We’ll be announcing more information in autumn. Visit warwickfamilydays.co.uk to find out more. Warwick Arts Centre in collaboration with Warwick Sport and Warwick Retail

BOOTWORKS THEATRE COMPANY

The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov 10am, 12.30pm & 4pm The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad is a show for kids and their accompanying grown-ups. It follows Frank, an inquisitive chap with a big problem; what’s happened to Mum? Join Frank on his adventure to find her. There’ll be scavenger hunts, puzzles to solve and maybe even some dub-step dancing. Building on the huge success of their previous show The Incredible Book Eating Boy, Bootworks Theatre create The Lose-O-Porium – an intimate space where all lost things live. And where Frank’s adventures can be enjoyed by small audiences of 12 children and their grown ups. Approx 60mins / Age 5+ Helen Martin Studio 1 child & 1 adult £16 2 children & 1 adult / 1 child & 2 adults £24 “…CONSISTENTLY, MAGICALLY WONDERFUL.” ★★★★★ The Guardian (on The Incredible Book Eating Boy)

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LYNGO THEATRE COMPANY

Puss in Boots Sat 28 Nov 1pm & 3.30pm & Sun 29 Nov 12pm & 3.30pm Would you trust a talking cat? You never know, he might turn you from a pauper to a prince just like the hero of this story, brought to vivid life on our incredible sloping stage by Patrick Lynch from CBeebies. Using smoke and mirrors and hidden trapdoors he’ll show you how this sure-footed feline fools both the King and the Ogre to put his master at the top. With a host of puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts come and see this classic furry tail, it’s the cat’s whiskers! A show by Marcello Chiarenza Adapted and performed by Patrick Lynch Music by Carlo ‘Cialdo’ Capelli Design assistant Elena Marini

50mins / Age 4+ Studio £11.25 (£8.25)

Frozen Singalong

Alice in Wonderland

Coraline

Bugsy Malone

FAMILY FILMS

£5.50 (£3.50)

Bugsy Malone u

Coraline pg

at 10 Oct 11.30am US 1976 93mins

Sat 31 Oct 11.30am US 2009 100mins

In this musical gangster movie, cast entirely with children, custard pies are the weapons of choice. New York, 1929: a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone (Happy Days’ Scott Baio), an allround nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown (Florrie Dugger), a singer at Fat Sam’s speakeasy, but the seductive songstress Tallulah (Jodie Foster) has other ideas and decides she wants Bugsy for herself.

A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life – a better version. But when her fantastical adventure turns dangerous she must use her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to get back home.

Alice in Wonderland pg

Frozen Singalong u

Sat 14 Nov 11.30am UK 1951 75mins

Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov 11am US 2013 108mins

Alice stumbles into the topsyturvy world of Wonderland! Will she get home? Not if the Queen of Hearts has her way. Made under the supervision of Walt Disney himself, this film and its animation are often regarded as some of the finest work in Disney studio history.

As part of the Family Weekend, singalong with Anna and Elsa in the biggest Disney hit of recent decades. Frozen tells the story of Princesses Anna and Elsa whose kingdom of Adrendelle is trapped in an eternal winter. Young sister Anna must team up with ice harvester Kristoff and talking snowman Olaf to break the icy spell.

Family Arts Festival Together with our local partners the RSC, Belgrade Theatre, Compton Verney, The Herbert Art Gallery, Transport Museum and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Warwick Arts Centre is part of the nationwide Family Arts Festival taking place Fri 9 Oct – Sun 1 Nov.

For more info, visit familyartsfestival.com

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Festival of the Imagination Fri 16 & Sat 17 Oct As part of the Festival of the Imagination, the impressive Butterworth Hall will be transformed into an interactive Discovery Zone, housing some of The University of Warwick’s most exciting research and learning. So if you and your family want to get hands on and find out more about the future this is the place to go. For more information see pages 16 & 17 or warwick.ac.uk/imagination.

The Big Draw Sat 24 & Sun 25 Oct 12 – 5pm Every drawing tells a story… what’s your story? Add it to our drawing wall, and help us to create a fantastic journey of stories. Drop-in-sessions / Age 4+ Mead Gallery FREE

CHRISTMAS

TALL STORIES

The Gruffalo’s Child Thu 26 Nov – Sun 3 Jan Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her at Warwick Arts Centre this winter. The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood... One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

55mins / Age 3+ Theatre £14.50 (£12.50)

“FUN, DAFT AND A LITTLE SCARY!” ★★★★ Time Out

Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation.

See Quick Guide for performance times. For schools performance times please contact Box Office.

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A WARWICK ARTS CENTRE PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH HIGHLY SPRUNG AND VORTEX CREATES

The Lost Gift Unwrap the Story this Christmas Sat 12 – Thu 31 Dec Step into our magical Christmas adventure and discover a story waiting to be told. Tiptoe into the wintery woods to seek the key. The key that unlocks an undiscovered journey. The journey that uncovers secrets that will take you deep underground, up into the sky and to a land of snow. The land of snow where the mystery of The Lost Gift lies … The Lost Gift that is waiting to be found. So grab your hat, scarf and gloves*. Be part of a Christmas tale that can’t start without you. *Knitwear will be provided!

The Lost Gift is a new interactive family Christmas adventure, where you’re invited to step into a magical story that you’ll walk through and help create. A host of charming characters will guide you and your family on a beautifully designed journey through the wintery woods, deep underground, up into the sky and away to a land of snow, on a quest to solve the mystery of The Lost Gift. 45mins / Suitable for ALL ages 4+ Peak - £14 (children), £12 (adults) Off Peak - £12 (children), £10 (adults) NB 1 adult required for every 2 children The Lost Gift runs at 10 minute intervals (from 10am – 6.40pm) most days. To select your journey time and start your adventure, please visit thelostgift.co.uk

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MAKING IT: Sculpture in Britain 1977-1986 A Touring Exhibition from the Arts Council Collection Making It is the first exhibition to survey a particularly exciting moment in British sculpture in the late 1970s and 1980s which witnessed the emergence of a younger generation of artists whose practices, though diverse, shared a revived interest in the sculpted object, in materials, and in ideas around making. This substantial exhibition represents the work of over 40 artists who came to international attention at the time including Tony Cragg, Richard Deacon, Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and Alison Wilding. The exhibition has been curated by Natalie Rudd, Senior Curator at the Arts Council Collection with Dr Jon Wood, Research Curator at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. Much of the contextual research into British sculpture of the period was undertaken by students of the University of Warwick and was supported by the Henry Moore Institute through access to their Research Library.

MEAD GALLERY Thu 8 Oct – Sun 29 Nov Open Mon – Sat 12pm – 9pm & Sundays (excl. 8 & 15 Nov) FREE ENTRY

NEW! SUNDAY OPENING 11, 18, 25 Oct & 22 Nov 12pm – 9pm 1 & 29 Nov 10am – 5pm

EVENTS Image: The Eye Has It, Richard Deacon 1984 © the artist. Courtesy Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London (Photo: Anna Arca)

Opening Party Wed 7 Oct 6 – 8pm Join everyone at the Mead Gallery to celebrate the exhibition’s opening over a glass of wine. No booking required. Mead Gallery FREE

Exhibition Tours Tue 13 Oct 6pm and Sat 17 Oct 12pm Join the Mead Gallery curators for a 30min introduction to Making It. Mead Gallery FREE, places are limited please book in advance through Box Office

The Big Draw Sat 24 Oct & Sun 25 Oct 12 – 5pm Every drawing tells a story… what’s your story? Add it to our drawing wall, and help us create a fantastic journey

Creative Weeks Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct and Mon 9 – Fri 13 Nov 12pm – 9pm daily Take part in a range of self-led art activities offered in the Mead Gallery over two weeks. The first Creative Week will focus on family activities over half term; the second Creative Week, which coincides with the University’s Reading Week, will provide drawing and making materials for adults. Mead Gallery FREE

Filming It, Making It Sun 1 Nov 12-2pm A rare chance to view two films made about the British art scene in the 1970s and ‘80s. John Wyver’s film, Just What Is It That Makes Today’s Sculpture So Different, So Appealing was made at the time of the Hayward Gallery’s 1983 survey of British sculpture. William Raban’s film, 72-82, was commissioned by Acme Studios in 2014 to mark its 40th anniversary and reflects on contemporary art practice of the eighties. Includes a director’s introduction.

Cinema, £4 (£2.50)

of stories.

A Tour of the University of Warwick Art Collection

Drop-in-Sessions / Age 4+ Mead Gallery FREE

Wed 11 Nov 2-4pm

The 1980s in retrospect

Come along for a tour of the University Art Collection. The tour will focus on artists represented in both Making It and the Collection: most especially Richard Deacon’s Let’s Not Be Stupid and a recently installed commission by David Nash. Please dress appropriately for walking outdoors. Mead Gallery FREE, places are limited please book in advance through Box Office.

Now That’s What I Call Sculpture Thu 19 Nov 11am - 4pm (registration 10.30am) Chaired by Professor Brandon Taylor and Dr. Jon Wood, this day brings together artists, curators and academics to discuss developments in British sculpture in the late 1970s and ‘80s. Speakers include Prof. Fran Lloyd (Kingston University), Dr. Antony Hudek (Curator, Raven Row) and Dr. Ian Hunt (Goldsmiths, University of London). It will also involve a gallery discussion featuring contributions from a number of the exhibiting artists, moderated by Natalie Rudd (Arts Council Collection) and Fiona Venables (Mead Gallery). This event has been supported by the Henry Moore Institute and Arts Council Collection.

Helen Martin Studio £13 (£7)

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CLASSICAL Butterworth Hall £39.50 (£37.50), £36.50 (£34.50), £33.50 (£32.50), £26.50 (£25.50), £20.50 (£19.50), £14.50 Choir. Under 26s £13. Under 18s £10.50 if accompanied by a ticket holder. Under 10s £5.

Dresden Philharmonic

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Thu 8 Oct 7.30pm

Wed 4 Nov 7.30pm

Brahms Rachmaninov Beethoven

Academic Festival Overture Piano Concerto No.1 Symphony No.3 Eroica

Mendelssohn Schumann Brahms

Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage Violin Concerto Symphony No.1

Conductor Piano

Michael Sanderling Andrei Korobeinikov

Conductor Violin

Omer Meir Wellber Baiba Skride

Two chords slam out, and music is changed forever. Ludwig van Beethoven was the ultimate musical revolutionary, and he wrote his Third Symphony as a tribute to the ultimate revolutionary warrior – Napoleon Bonaparte. So when Napoleon betrayed his radical ideals, Beethoven was so enraged that he tore up the score. “If I could wage war like I can write music” he declared, “I would destroy him!” There’s never been a symphony like the Eroica; and with the right conductor and orchestra, it’s one of music’s most electrifying experiences. The Dresden Philharmonic’s rapport with its Music Director Michael Sanderling is something unique. Sanderling’s Russian roots give him a hotline to the soul of Rachmaninov’s glittering First Piano Concerto, played by Andrei Korobeinikov – the young star whom Moscow Conservatoire declared its “student of the decade”. And no great German orchestra can resist the booze-fuelled fun of Brahms’s uproarious Academic Festival Overture.

Pre-concert Talk Woods-Scawen Room 6.15pm £2.50 Michael Sanderling in conversation with Andrei Korobeinikov. 26

Drums pound, the strings cry out with pain – and Johannes Brahms begins the struggle of a lifetime. It took him ten years and a broken heart to write his First Symphony, and when it was finally complete, the critics dubbed it “Beethoven’s Tenth”. When you hear the anguished heartbeats of its opening, you’ll begin to understand why – and when you hear the magnificent tune with which it finishes, you’ll agree. Tonight, CBSO and the acclaimed young Israeli conductor Omer Meir Wellber relive that incredible adventure, and join the superb Latvian violinist Baiba Skride in the dark romantic poetry of the only Violin Concerto by Brahms’s friend and mentor Schumann. First though, Wellber shares Mendelssohn’s delightful seafaring overture (imagine The Hebrides on a less stormy day!) CBSO is the orchestra that discovered Simon Rattle and Andris Nelsons, and it’s currently looking for a new Music Director, so who knows? This might be the start of something big!

Pre-concert Talk Woods-Scawen Room 6.15pm £2.50 In conversation with Baiba Skride

Prague Symphony Orchestra Wed 25 Nov 7.30pm Smetana Dvo˘rák Dvo˘rák

Sarka from Ma Vlast Violin Concerto Symphony No.9 From the New World

Conductor Violin

Pietari Inkinen Chloe Hanslip

Some pieces are classics for a reason – and with its drama, heart on-sleeve emotion and unforgettable tunes, Dvořák’s New World symphony was packing out concert halls decades before the Hovis advert! Plus – however well you think you know it - there’s always something magical about hearing Czech music played by a genuine Czech orchestra. It might be the warm glow of its horns and woodwind, it might be the delicious lilt that it gives to a dance-rhythm, but the Prague Symphony Orchestra definitely has that special Bohemian something. Under its new Chief Conductor Pietari Inkinen, the tradition continues; this should be a uniquely authentic performance of Smetana’s musical portrait of the warrior maiden Sarka. And it’ll be a real pleasure to hear one of our most engaging young violin virtuosos, Chloe Hanslip, in Dvořák’s bittersweet Violin Concerto. Performances are few and far between – so if you love Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, what are you waiting for?

Pre-concert Talk Woods-Scawen Room 6.15pm £2.50 In conversation with Chloe Hanslip.

Royal Northern Sinfonia Fri 4 Dec 7.30pm Prokofiev Barber Mozart Rodrigo

Classical Symphony Adagio for Strings Solo set by Milos Karadaglic Symphony No.36 Concierto de Aranjuez

Director Guitar

Bradley Creswick Milos Karadaglic

“You can see why Miloš can manage to keep both the masses and the cognoscenti happy” wrote The Times in February 2015, of the young Montenegrin guitarist Miloš Karadaglić. “Each soft pluck had an incredible gleam and bloom that said almost as much about the audience’s concentration as it did about the playing... But he’s also a musician of great subtlety and his programming in this delightful recital was intelligent and daring.” Every generation produces at least one superstar classical guitarist – but for sheer charisma, there aren’t many that can touch Miloš Karadaglić. This concert with the Royal Northern Sinfonia doesn’t just offer the chance to hear him in the world’s favourite guitar concerto, Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez (think Brassed Off); he’ll be playing a selection of solo items too, while Royal Northern Sinfonia leader Bradley Creswick directs Barber’s Adagio, Prokofiev’s firecracker of a Classical Symphony, and Mozart’s sunlit 36th. Tune after tune after tune... go on, treat yourself!

Pre-concert Talk Woods-Scawen Room 6.15pm £2.50 In conversation with Bradley Creswick. 27

Armonico Consort Sun 20 Dec 7.30pm Bach

Christmas Oratorio Parts 1, 3, 5 & 6

Musical Director Soprano Countertenor Tenor Bass

Christopher Monks Gillian Keith William Towers Nathan Vale Sir Willard White

They’ve played Purcell on trapezes, transformed The Magic Flute into a family panto, and created a 21st century romcom out of Handel’s greatest hits. This is Armonico Consort, the acclaimed Midlands-based ensemble that uses period instruments, internationally-renowned soloists and a superb, scaled-down professional choir to make baroque music as lively, as spontaneous and as shamelessly entertaining as its composers intended – and it’s left the critics grasping for superlatives. After last year’s Warwick Arts Centre Messiah, the Consort returns with the mightiest of all musical Christmas celebrations: Bach’s huge, exuberantly colourful Christmas Oratorio, with none other than the great Jamaican-born bass-baritone Sir Willard White heading a starry team of soloists. Together, Bach’s inspiration, Armonico Consort’s joyous spirit, and that phenomenal voice will make this one musical Christmas present that you can be forgiven for unwrapping early! Butterworth Hall £39.50 (£37.50), £36.50 (£34.50), £33.50 (£32.50), £26.50 (£25.50), £20.50 (£19.50), £14.50 Choir. Under 26s £12.50. Under 18s £10.50 if accompanied by a ticket holder. Under 10s £5

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COULL QUARTET A Song of Fire and Ice Thu 22 Oct 7.15pm Debussy Hallgrimsson Beethoven

Quartet in G minor Op.10 Quartet No.2 Quartet in E flat Op.74 The Harp

Debussy only wrote one string quartet, but he made every note blaze with passion. Beethoven had a bit more experience, and in his Quartet Op.74 he simply cut loose – expect thirty minutes of flying sparks, true romance and a violinist spinning out of control. But both pieces positively glow with inner warmth. They’ll make a luminous, multi-coloured setting for the Second Quartet by Icelandic composer Haflidi Hallgrímsson: a heartfelt elegy for a friend that finds strength and hope amidst a vast, otherworldly musical landscape of loss. It’s unforgettable. Helen Martin Studio £19 (£17) Pre Concert Talk 6.15pm £1

Orchestra of the Swan A Viennese Twist Sat 2 Jan 7.30pm Strauss Die Fledermaus Overture Strauss The Emperor Waltz Donizetti O luce di quest anima Strauss The Laughing Song Strauss II Donner und Blitz, Polka Strauss Tales from the Vienna Woods Strauss II Tritsch-Tratsch Polka Puccini O Mio Babbino Lehar Vilja Strauss II The Blue Danube Strauss Radetzky March

Join Orchestra of the Swan, soprano April Fredrick and dancers for a Viennese evening with a difference. Let David Curtis and his musicians transport you to the city of the Waltz King and the banks of the Blue Danube, but remember, the Danube is only blue for lovers…

Conductor David Curtis Soprano April Fredrick

PART OF A WINTER FESTIVAL AT WARWICK

Butterworth Hall £25 (£23), £22 (£20), £19 (£17), £16 Choir Under 26s £15

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OPERA & BALLET OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PROUDLY PRESENTS TWO ELLEN KENT PRODUCTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA. Tickets £37 (£35), £32 (£30), £27 (£25) Buy tickets for both operas at the same time get 15% off each tickets (Top price only).

ELLEN KENT

Carmen

Tosca

Bizet

Puccini

Sung in French with English surtitles Sun 22 Nov 7.30pm

Sung in Italian with English surtitles Fri 29 Apr 7.30pm

One of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s irresistibly emotional Carmen guarantees an evening of passion and romance. This dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including the best known baritone aria of all, The Toreador’s Song. The brand new set reflects the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

This traditional production is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly blood curdling villain.

“HOT-BLOODED, A JOY” The Independent

“…THE SOLOS ARE SIMPLY STUNNING” Edinburgh Evening News

3hr 26mins (including intervals) All ages Butterworth Hall

2hrs 45mins (including intervals) All ages Butterworth Hall

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rome, with spectacular costumes, and featuring a boys choir with a choir boy solo, this most popular of operas is sure to delight with its tender, moving arias Vissi d’arte and E Lucevan le Stelle.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE SCREENING

Carmen / Viscera / Afternoon of a Faun/ Tchaikovsky pas de deux Thu 12 Nov 2015 7.15pm Enjoy four short ballets in one evening with this quadruple programme from The Royal Ballet. Age 12A Cinema £18, £11 (restricted view)

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE SCREENING

The Nutcracker Tchaikovsky Wed 16 Dec 7.15pm Sun 27 Dec 7.15pm (encore screening) Loosely based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, The Nutcracker opens with the Christmas festivities of little Clara and her family and progresses through a sequence of dreams and enchantments that take Clara on her magical journey to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sweets. 2hrs 15mins (including interval) All ages Theatre/Cinema (encore screening) £18, £11 restricted view 30

Met Opera Live New York’s Metropolitan Opera Live in HD. Tickets £26.50 (£21.50), Restricted view £11

Il Trovatore

Otello

Tannhäuser

Verdi

Wagner

Sung in Italian with English surtitles Sat 3 Oct 5.55pm

New Production

Sung in German with English surtitles Sat 31 Oct 4pm

Conductor Marco Armiliato Production Sir David McVicar Anna Netrebko opens the Met opera season with her highly anticipated Met role debut as Leonora, the tortured heroine of Il Trovatore. Approx 3hrs Cinema

Sung in Italian with English surtitles Wed 21 Oct 5.55pm Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin Production Bartlett Sher Aleksandrs Antonenko sings his first Met performance of the tormented Moor of Venice, with Sonya Yoncheva in her role debut as his wife, Desdemona, and Željko Lučić as Otello’s sinister rival, Iago.

Conductor James Levine Production Otto Schenk James Levine conducts the first Met revival of Wagner’s Tannhäuser since 2004, seen in Otto Schenk’s 1977 production. Approx 4hrs 30mins Cinema

Approx 3hrs 30mins Theatre Please note this is an encore screening.

Lulu

The Magic Flute

Berg

Mozart

New Production

Sung in English Sat 12 Dec 4pm

Sung in German with English surtitles Sat 21 Nov 5.30pm Conductor James Levine Production William Kentridge The inventive visual artist, William Kentridge, stages Berg’s shocking masterpiece about a sexually irresistible young woman whose wanton behaviour causes destruction for those who fall under her spell. Approx 4hrs 30mins Theatre

Conductor James Levine Production Julie Taymor The ground-breaking broadcast that launched the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series to movie theatres in 2006, The Magic Flute enchanted opera lovers from around the world with the whimsical humour and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. Approx 2hrs Cinema Please note this is an encore screening. Box Office 024 7652 4524 | warwickartscentre.co.uk

MUSIC CENTRE PART OF FAMILY DAY AND A WARWICK WINTER FESTIVAL

FREE CONCERT

Roll Out the Red Carpet

Christmas Spectacular

British Popular Classics

Sun 18 Oct 4pm

The Countdown Begins…

University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Brass Band and Chorus, including The Big Sing!

University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Sun 29 Nov 4pm

Conductors Lucy Griffiths & Paul McGrath

A glamorous concert of toe-tapping classics from Tinseltown and beyond, performed by the Music Centre’s larger ensembles. Dream away to the fantasy of John Williams’ ET and Jurassic Park, picture the arid landscape in the classic ‘Western’ score, The Big Country by Jerome Moross, swing along to Irving Berlin’s There’s No Business Like Show Business, giggle at the comic vibe of Henry Mancini’s Pink Panther. Presented in the style of an opulent Hollywood Awards Ceremony, the audience is encouraged to attend wearing glitzy and glamorous outfits. If you would like to sing in this concert with The Big Sing! visit warwick.ac.uk/musiccentre for more information.

All ages Butterworth Hall FREE, please book tickets in advance from Box Office

Conductors Lucy Griffiths (Christmas Tree) Simon Hogg (Chief Elf) Paul McGrath (Turkey) With December fast approaching, now is the time to put on your favourite seasonal jumper, stock up on mince pies and begin your Christmas preparations - and we’re here to help! The Christmas Spectacular is back, and this year it’s bigger, funnier and more sparkly than ever before! What better way to start your Christmas countdown than with a sensational show of festive music, dancing and fun, hosted by the white-bearded man himself? That’s right, Father Christmas will be here with his troop of eager elves and herd of raucous reindeer to kick off Christmas in style.

Britten Holst Elgar

Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra The Planets The Music Makers

Britten’s celebrated orchestral piece is a great introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Holst’s masterpiece is powerful and engaging, Elgar’s lyrical and reflective choral work The Music Makers is sure to move you.

All ages Butterworth Hall £9 (£7) Students £4.50

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Ensemble Room, Music Centre 1.10pm Open to all ages FREE

Wind and Brass Festive Jamboree

This year there will be prizes for the best Christmas outfit, so don your best festive attire and come on down for an unforgettable afternoon of Christmassy music making for all the family.

Wed 11 Nov 7.30pm

Programme includes singalong carols.

Thu 8 Oct Megan Henwood (Singer-songwriter) & Matthew Forbes (Cello)

Fine Arts Brass Quintet, Warwick School Brass Company, Warwick Foundation Wind Orchestra, University of Warwick Brass Band and Wind Orchestra

All ages Butterworth Hall £7 (£4.50), Under 16s £3

Thu 15 Oct Coull Quartet

Conductors Simon Hogg, Paul McGrath & Jennifer Wheeler A festive jamboree of brass and woodwind, this massed gathering of players will be joined by the internationally renowned Fine Arts Brass Quintet as guest ‘soloists’.

All ages Butterworth Hall £7 (£6) Students £4.50

University of Warwick Chorus, Chamber Choir, Wind Orchestra and Brass Band

Sun 6 Dec 4pm

Thu 22 Oct Polaris Duo: Elinor Nicholson (Harp) & Gillian Blair (Saxophone) Thu 29 Oct Tom Lindsay (Piano) Thu 5 Nov Adelina Ensemble: Caroline Mitchell (Violin), April Frederick (Soprano) & Alice Turner (Piano)

Thu 12 Nov Lorna James (Soprano) & Chris Pelly (Piano) Thu 19 Nov Colin Druce & Charles Matthews (Piano duet) Thu 26 Nov Unsilent Movies: Ric Elsworth (Percussion) & Andrew James Shirtliff (Piano) Thu 3 Dec The Gildas Quartet with Jack McNeill (Clarinet) Thu 10 Dec Gaudeamus

MUSIC East India Youth

Martin Carthy & Yo La Tengo Dave Swarbrick An Acoustic

Sat 3 Oct 7.30pm

Sun 11 Oct 7.30pm

East India Youth’s Mercury Prize nominated Total Strife Forever featured glorious orchestral pop, noise and motorik Detroit techno, threaded together with ambient and contemporary classical passages.

The remarkable pairing of Carthy and Swarbrick was a key element in the tremendous change in British folk music in the 60s.

Released on XL (home to Jamie xx and Radiohead), the follow-up, Culture Of Violence, continues to inspire. For all its smart pop and genreblurring experimentation, it’s a surprisingly warm and enticing collection. An original and captivating artist. Please note: this event will take place at Tin Music and Arts in Coventry City Centre (Units 1 - 4, The Canal Basin, CV1 4LY). Tickets will be available from Warwick Arts Centre until Fri 2 Oct, with on-the-door sales available at Tin Music and Arts, subject to availability. Tin Music and Arts £15

“A MAJOR NEW BRITISH TALENT IS BORN.” Uncut

Swarbrick’s contribution to Fairport Convention is legendary, while Carthy’s enthusiasm and skill has led to trailblazing partnerships with Steeleye Span, wife Norma Waterson, daughter Eliza Carthy, and many others. Studio £16

“THERE’S NEVER BEEN A FINER ENGLISH FOLK DUO.” FolkRadioUK

Evening featuring Dave Schramm Mon 19 Oct 7pm Fresh from celebrating their 30th anniversary as one of the most beloved and adventurous bands in rock history, the trio of Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley and James McNew reunite with former member Dave Schramm on electric guitar as they revisit the original concept of their beloved Fakebook – a mix of cover songs, ‘covers’ of Yo La Tengo songs, and new originals.

The Proclaimers plus support Wed 21 Oct 8pm Craig and Charlie Reid have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide, forging songs characterised by an emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness. Among them such classics as (I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles, Letter From America, I’m On My Way, Life With You, Let’s Get Married, and Sunshine On Leith. Butterworth Hall £29.50

Theatre £21

SUPERSONIC FESTIVAL AND SOUND OF STATIC

Godspeed You! Black Emperor plus guests Thu 22 Oct 7.30pm Returning to UK shores for a handful of live shows, post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor showcase their 2015 album, Asunder, Sweet And Other Distress, along with some hefty numbers from their extensive back catalogue. In their second collection since their lengthy hiatus, the latest album underlines the primal force of their music: muscular, epic, intense, sometimes punishing, yet not without restraint or melodic sensibilities. Butterworth Hall £25

An Evening with Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene Fri 23 Oct 8pm Following their recent sell-out 25th anniversary acoustic tour, Ocean Colour Scene’s Fowler and Harrison continue the celebration performing acoustic, stripped down versions of some of their biggest hits. Formed in 1989, Birmingham’s OCS rank as one of the most successful bands of the Britpop era, scoring five Top 10 albums and six Top 10 singles, including The Circle and Travellers Tune.

Asian Dub Foundation: THX 1138 Wed 28 Oct 8pm Years before Star Wars, filmmaker George Lucas’s debut feature, THX 1138, presented a dark dystopian future of chemical brainwashing, android police, CCTV and ultimate totalitarian control. Famed for their powerful blend of punk, raga, bhangra and rap, Asian Dub Foundation have created a new live score. Exhilarating and fast moving, it perfectly complements the film’s stark vision of an unbalanced future society. Image ©1971 Warner Bros. All rights reserved Butterworth Hall £19 (£17) Under 26s £13 Age Strictly 15+

Theatre £21, students £19

Humphrey Lyttelton Band Fri 23 Oct 8pm A celebrated bandleader for 60 years, the repertoire of Humphrey Lyttelton (1921-2008) extended from early traditional to modern, by way of Ellington and Basie. Now, as part of the University of Warwick’s 50th anniversary, we celebrate his rich musical life as the Humphrey Lyttelton Band reunite, with Tony Fisher taking Humph’s trumpet role, and the highly talented Alan Barnes on saxophone. Tony Fisher Ted Beament Alan Barnes Ray Wordsworth Robert Fowler Adrian Macintosh John Rees-Jones

Trumpet Piano Clarinet & Saxophones Trombone Clarinet & Saxophones Drums Bass

Studio £14 The performance will be preceded by a talk exploring Jazz and the University of Warwick 1965-2015. Visit the website for more information.

Eddi Reader Thu 5 Nov 7pm Eddi Reader found fame in the late ‘80s fronting Fairground Attraction, whose Perfect and First Of A Million Kisses topped the single and album charts. She’s since forged a successful and enduring solo career, built on an unerring instinct for fine material, and is never less than impressive live; the emotional depth and quality of her performances setting her apart from many of her contemporaries. Theatre £24.50

“A GREAT SINGER, A GREAT BAND AND GREAT STORIES TOO.” FolkRadioUK

Lucy Rose Support from Flyte and C Duncan Fri 13 Nov 8pm

Now, over a year in the making, new album Work It Out is the sound of Lucy creating a bold new context for that voice. The acoustic guitar remains present, but there’s nothing folk or shy about her second record.

Joe Stilgoe

Butterworth Hall £16

Sat 14 Nov 7.30pm

“[HER] SOFT AND SOMETIMES SAD DEBUT IS PERFECTLY BAKED...” NME

An internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter. Joe Stilgoe’s mixture of impeccable musicianship, breathtaking theatricality and sparkling repartee makes for an evening of “sheer joy” (★★★★ The Scotsman).

New Songs for Old Souls: Live

Image: Jordan McClachlan

Warwickshire songstress Lucy Rose first found success backing Bombay Bicycle Club. She’s since established a successful solo career, gaining critical acclaim for her home-recorded debut, Like I Used To.

Studio £16

Andy Sheppard Quartet

Ghostpoet

Surrounded by Sea

After two albums of award-attracting sparse electronic beats, this year’s Shedding Skin finds Obaro Ejimiwe take a confident stride into previously uncharted water. Inspired by spoken word, hip hop, jazz and indie, his strong narrative observations remain, but this time backed by a traditional bass/drums/guitar band set-up. An album of bright peaks and dark shadows, it’s arguably his best work to date.

Thu 19 Nov 7pm Andy Sheppard is one of only a few British musicians to make a significant impact on the international jazz scene, playing and writing for big band, chamber orchestra and solo. Focusing on his new album, Surrounded by Sea, tonight, Sheppard will be joined by his Trio Libero comrades Michel Benita (bass) and Seb Rochford (drums), plus Norwegian Eivind Aarset (guitar, electronics).

Fri 20 Nov 8pm

Please note: this event will take place in the Copper Rooms at Warwick SU, across the road from Warwick Arts Centre. Tickets will be available from Warwick Arts Centre until 7pm Fri 20 Nov, with on-the-door sales available at the Copper Rooms, subject to availability. Students’ Union Copper Rooms £14

“LONG MAY HIS AMBITION LEAD HIM.” Drowned In Sound

Theatre £19

Beardyman One Album Per Hour Thu 19 Nov 8pm Beardyman’s musical skill and vocal inventiveness are matched only by his comedic skill and timing. You make the song titles, Beardyman will make the album. A true creative marvel. Butterworth Hall £19 (£17)

Steve Harley BBC Big Band & Cockney Rebel Christmas Concert Best Years Of with special guests

Fri 20 Nov 7.30pm

Winners of eight British Jazz Awards for Best Big Band, in the band’s 87 year history, they’ve backed some of the biggest names in jazz, from Frank Sinatra to Clare Teal. For this seasonal performance, expect special guests and a healthy sprinkling of classic Christmas crackers from across the decades!

Wed 30 Dec 7pm

Butterworth Hall £25, £22, £18

Butterworth £24

PART OF A WINTER FESTIVAL AT WARWICK

“ONE OF THE CLASSIEST ACTS IN BRITISH JAZZ SINGING.” The Guardian

Steve Harley, and surviving members of Cockney Rebel, revisit their 1975 masterwork, The Best Years Of Our Lives, in full and in sequence.

Butterworth Hall £36, £31

Sat 19 Dec 7.30pm

COMING SOON

Jacqui Dankworth & Todd Gordon with the Back to Basie Big Band

Our Lives – 40th Anniversary Tour

The album, which includes Mr. Raffles (Man, It Was Mean) and the enduring Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me), marked the arrival of Harley as a songwriter of true verve and sophistication.

Fairport Convention

Kodo Drummers

Fri 29 Jan 8pm

Sat 13 Feb 7.15pm

Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention has been one of Britain’s best-loved bands for nearly fifty years.

The taiko percussive ensemble combine traditional Japanese pieces with original compositions, inspired by nature, people, places and a universal energy.

Theatre £21

The Frank and Ella Show

One Earth Tour: Mystery

Together the Kodo drummers promise a dynamic and elegant taiko drumming performance to remember. Butterworth Hall £30.50, £28.50, £26.50

Two of Britain’s leading jazz vocalists present a stylish, sophisticated and entertaining tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring timeless songs such as Manhattan, Lady Is a Tramp, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, Summer Wind, Night and Day, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and Mack the Knife, they are backed by the 17-piece Back To Basie Big Band.

PART OF A WINTER FESTIVAL AT WARWICK

COMEDY

Please note: Some comedians use very strong language and express controversial opinions. Please come prepared. All shows are 16+ unless otherwise stated.

Alfie Moore

Nina Conti

Alex Horne

Rob Beckett

The Naked Stun

In Your Face

Monsieur Butterfly

Mouth of the South

Sat 10 Oct 7.45pm

Sun 11 Oct 8pm

Mon 12 Oct 8pm

Tue 20 Oct 8pm

Following last year’s sell out run at the Edinburgh Festival, former Police Sergeant turned stand-up comedian, and star of BBC Radio 4’s It’s a Fair Cop, Alfie tasers his way through 90 minutes of hilarious and fascinating anecdotes drawn from his eighteen years on the beat.

She’s won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News, Sunday Night at the Palladium, and made a BAFTA nominated film – all without moving her lips. This year, Nina will create a new show each night by plucking inspiration from the audience. Strap into the mask as Nina gets in your face. With the help of Monkey and a bag of tricks, truly anything can happen in this unmissable improvised adventure of hilarious witchery.

Remember that board game Mousetrap or that Honda advert, where all the car parts collided to make a thing happen? Well, let us introduce you to Monsieur Butterfly, Horne’s most ridiculous and potentially brilliant show yet. In this unprecedented comedy experience, you can watch Alex Horne attempt something similar in just 60 minutes.

Beckett’s back with a brand-new hour of funnies and he’s taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread! Star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats.

Studio £13 (£11)

“…LOTS OF WELL-CRAFTED JOKES AND A LARGE DASH OF GALLOWS POLICE HUMOUR.” ★★★★ The Sunday Telegraph

Butterworth Hall £19.50

“PUT SIMPLY, NINA CONTI IS A GENIUS” The Mirror

Theatre £15 (£13)

“…A REVELATION” ★★★★ Scotsman

Studio £16 WINNER: CHORTLE AWARD FOR INNOVATION 2015

“FRESH, FUNNY AND ORIGINAL” ★★★★ Times

Michael Palin

The Thirty Years Tour

Festival of the Spoken Nerd

Tue 13 Oct 7.30pm

Just for Graphs

Join Michael Palin for a flying visit to three momentous decades of his life! The Thirty Years Tour will see Michael use his diaries to tell the story of a life lived in the public eye from the end of the 1960’s when his first child and a new television show called Monty Python’s Flying Circus both took their first faltering steps. Butterworth Hall £30.50

Thu 22 Oct 7.30pm The science comedy phenomenon returns, and this time they’re off the chart. Join acclaimed stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments maestro Steve ‘Danger’ Mould and geek songstress Helen Arney for graph-a-minute fun on an unprecedented linear scale. Theatre £16 (£14)

“CHARM AND PERKY CURIOSITY ARE IN ITS DNA” The Guardian 37

Lee Nelson

Tim Vine

Bill Bailey

Robert Newman

Sun 25 Oct 7.30pm

Tim Timinee Tim Timinee Tim Tim To You

Limboland

The Brain Show

Mon 2 & Tue 3 Nov 8pm Wed 4 & Thu 5 May 8pm

Sun 8 Nov 7.45pm

Lee Nelson is back with a brand new show. You may have seen him host Live at The Apollo or caught him singing on The X Factor! Now see Lee live in his highly anticipated, all new, nationwide tour. Theatre £21

“NEVER LESS THAN INGENIOUS. . . A SEAMLESSLY ENTERTAINING TOURING SHOW” The Times

Jimmy Carr Funny Business Fri 30 Oct 8pm Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show, after returning and selling out Warwick Arts Centre with this Gagging Order show a record five times! Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags. Butterworth Hall £26

Support from John Archer Sat 31 Oct 8pm In his first stand-up tour in four years, the punslinger returns with lots of new jokes, silly songs and twitchy dancing. Joke, joke, joke. Prop, prop, prop. Song, song, song. (Sorry the laptop’s jammed). It’s time to put the satire on hold and watch a grown man act the goat. Come along and enjoy the nonsense. WARNING: This show will contain wobbly props, one reference to a panda and a song about getting water in your ear after you’ve been swimming. Butterworth Hall £23

The musician, actor and presenter as well as a comedian has won a legion of fans through his TV work, which includes Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Black Books and QI. Butterworth Hall £26

“LIFE IN LIMBOLAND, CONSISTENTLY FUNNY AND DAZZLINGLY QUICK.” ★★★★ Sydney Morning Herald

Stewart Francis Pun Gent Tour Sat 7 Nov 8pm With Francis it’s all about puns. And he’s a gent. If time is money, Stewart’s the man to do your shopping. He’ll fill every minute with comedy bargains in the form of non-stop quick-fire gags, rarely giving you time to cease giggling until the next one starts. Butterworth Hall £22

“PERFECTLY CRAFTED GAGS” ★★★★ The Sunday Times

After volunteering for a brainimaging experiment meant to locate the part of the brain that lights up when you’re in love, Rob emerges with more questions than answers. Can brain scans read our minds? Are we our brains? How can you map the mind? The show will include a specially constructed MRI-hat that will record Robert’s real-time brain activity in the show. Studio £16 (£11) Age 14+

“HE IS THE FUNNIEST COMEDIAN I HAVE EVER SEEN… A PASSIONATE, CHAOTICALLY BRILLIANT COMEDIAN.” The Sunday Times

Milton Jones and the Temple of Daft Thu 12 Nov 7.30pm Yes, him with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and multiple series on BBC Radio 4.

Nish Kumar Long Word....Long Word...Blah Blah Blah...I’m So Clever Thu 12 Nov 8pm A stand-up comedy show for people who like stand-up comedy shows.

Butterworth Hall £25

As heard on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and the host of BBC Radio 4extra’s Newsjack and seen on The Alternative Comedy Experience and Comedy Central’s Live at the Comedy Store.

“ABSURDIST ONE-LINE MASTERPIECES” The Times

Studio £11 DOUBLE CHORTLE AWARD NOMINEE

An evening in the company of an idiot. Or is he? Yes he is. Only come if you like jokes though. If not you’ll be cross.

Dave Gorman Gets Straight To The Point (The PowerPoint)

Justin Moorhouse

Chris Ramsey’s All Growed Up

Destiny Calling

Fri 20 Nov 8pm

Sun 15 Nov 7.45pm Fresh from Phoenix Nights LIVE reunion in aid of Comic Relief (reprising his much loved role of Young Kenny), Justin is back on the road with a brand new stand-up show. Doing what he does best – making people laugh up and down the country. Studio £15

“COMEDIC TOUR-DEFORCE…BROUGHT A TEAR TO A CRITICAL EYE” The Herald

Critically acclaimed standup comedian, Celebrity Juice regular, star of BBC2’s Hebburn, and the man who once got pizza delivered to a moving train embarks on his biggest stand-up tour yet! Join him as he explores getting older, finding yourself, realising you are no longer a child and all of the other terrifying realisations that come with being dragged into modern adulthood. Theatre £18.50

Beardyman

Support from Nick Doody

One Album Per Hour

Sat 14 Nov 8pm

Following two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 and 2014, Beardyman is proud to present the debut UK tour of his critically acclaimed show, One Album Per Hour.

The innovative comedy mind behind Modern Life Is Goodish (Dave TV), Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure is back with a brand new live show that promises more of his unique blend of stand-up comedy and visual story-telling. Butterworth Hall £25

Thu 19 Nov 8pm

Butterworth Hall £19 (£17) Age 18+

“BREATH-TAKINGLY TALENTED” Time Out 39

The Noise Next Door Sat 21 Nov 7.45pm The unstoppable comedy juggernaut that is The Noise Next Door are turning up the volume for their third national tour. Get ready for a night of mind-blowing songs, jaw-dropping characters and side-splitting punchlines from the undisputed masters of offthe-cuff comedy. Studio £14

“HILARIOUS … A SUPERIOR KIND OF CHAOS” The Telegraph

Jenny Eclair

Daniel Sloss

Joe Lycett

How To Be A Middle Aged Woman (Without Going Insane)

Dark Plus special guest Kai Humphries

That’s The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett

Sun 22 Nov 8pm

Don’t miss the smash-hit new show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedy halfman-half-Xbox!

Professional grumpy old woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker, and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi-bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! Theatre £18.50

Wed 2 Dec 8pm

Studio £14.50 (£12)

“GENUINELY FUNNY!” Time Out

Josh Widdicombe Plus support Sat 5 Dec 8pm Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road with a brand new tour. Since he’s been away from stand-up Josh has been working hard on other things but don’t worry in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about, and now he has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes). Theatre £17.50 Age 14+

“NICELY CRAFTED OBSERVATIONAL COMEDY” The Independent 40

Sun 6 Dec 7.45pm The self-proclaimed ‘absolute lad’ is back with an all new stand-up show, following appearances on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and a wine tour of the French Riviera. There’s a good chance you’ll Lycett. Studio £13 (£11)

“A GROWING FORCE ON THE UK STAND-UP CIRCUIT… LEFT THE AUDIENCE WANTING MORE” The Telegraph

Kevin Bridges A Whole Different Story... Fri 11 & Sat 12 Dec 8pm Kevin Bridges, Scotland’s “young comedy prodigy” (The Guardian), has followed a meteoric path, from his first five-minute set in a Glasgow comedy club to selling out the SECC to a record-breaking 100,000 fans. Butterworth Hall £26 Age 14+

Best of the Fest

“BRITAIN’S BEST STAND-UP” The Sun

Wed 9 Dec 8pm

Tiff Stevenson What makes a person? Ideas, labels, sexuality or even slogan t-shirts? Products are anthropomorphised and cult of personality reigns supreme. Are we being sold our identity? May contain Spanish rap.

“DEFIANT, YET HEARTFELT HOUR” ★★★★ Chortle

Gareth Richards Join Gareth Richards, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee 2010, for a selection of the best songs from his five solo shows, EP, and album. “GORGEOUSLY LOW-KEY, FAINTLY SURREAL SONGS PLAYED ON THE OMNICHORD”

The Guardian

Studio £13 (£11)

Paddy McGuinness Daddy McGuinness Thu 10 Dec 7.30pm After numerous sell out tours and best-selling DVDs, Paddy is raring to get back to where he belongs – on stage, making people laugh- “I’m really looking forward to being back on tour – I’ve missed it. I’ve got a great new show planned – Daddy McGuinness. Amongst many other things, I’ll be sharing several stories about becoming a first time Dad & parenthood. Roll on September!” Butterworth Hall £36, £26, £18.50 Age 15+

Adam Hess Fri 4 Dec 8pm Hotly tipped, multi-award winner Adam Hess performs his highly anticipated debut hour in which he tries his best to make you laugh a lot and like him loads. He’s written for lots of big TV programmes and is really nice, so what are you waiting for, guys? Studio £13 (£11)

“MESMERISING, PHENOMENALLY TALENTED…” ★★★★ Fest

COMING SOON Sarah Millican

Stephen K Amos

Outsider

The Laughter Master

Thu 4 - Sat 6 Feb 8pm

Fri 12 Feb 8pm

Ed Byrne

Gyles Brandreth

Outside Looking In

Word Power! Get It! Use It! Conquer The World!

Butterworth Hall £26

Tue 16 Feb 8pm

Butterworth Hall £20

Theatre £18

Sat 4 Jun 8pm Theatre £20 41

CINEMA

Screening the best British, international and independent films all year round.

AUTUMN PROGRAMME L ady in th e Va

To see the current programme, visit the website, pick up a film guide or sign up to the e-newsletter.

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Highlights in autumn include Michael Fassbender as Macbeth, Woody Allen’s Irrational Man, Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van and Suffragette, starring Carey Mulligan.

FILM TALKS

Macbeth with Tony Howard Sat 21 Nov 11am – 3.30pm To coincide with the release of Michael Fassbender taking on the mantle of Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland, Prof Tony Howard examines the history of the Scottish play in its various screen manifestations.

Alan Bennett in Film with Michael Brooke Sat 5 Dec 11am – 3.30pm Film writer Michael Brooke explores the versatile life of one of this country’s best loved actors and dramatists from his early TV work (A Day Out, An Englishman Abroad) to the latest cinema release, The Lady in the Van, starring Dame Maggie Smith.

Off Screen Wed 7 Oct – Wed 4 Nov Off Screen is a five weekly course of talks and discussions led by Sue Porter of De Montfort University, introducing, contextualising and discussing contemporary film releases. Each session includes admission to the matinée screening. “WHAT I REALLY LIKED ABOUT THE COURSE WAS SEEING THE SORT OF FILMS THAT I DID NOT USUALLY SEE”. Course Participant

YOUR TICKETING AGENCY Are you a promoter or event organiser? With a modern, fully integrated box office system, supported by a highly experienced and friendly Box Office team, we can provide ticketing solutions for even the most complex performance or event. Our ticketing system works across multiple venues, with complex pricing strategies and with bespoke seating plans. With the ability to cater for events taking place anytime and anywhere, you’ll be able to put your feet up and relax while our ticket agency team guide your audiences through the booking process. 42

Macbeth

Shakespeare on Screen

COURSES

Backchat Look out for the chance to talk about what you have seen with Julia Jones in a series of informal discussions on key new films. Sign up for the film e-newsletter or visit the website for more information.

HIRE US

For more information visit warwickartscentre.co.uk/venue-hire or contact our Events Sales Team on 024 7652 3734

CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS We know a thing or two about staging spectacular and unique events. From weddings and parties, to formal dinners and private cinema screenings, whether for 20 or 2000, we have the perfect space for your special occasion. Supported by personal event management, a specialist technical team and experienced catering staff, we offer the complete package for totally individual and bespoke celebrations.

CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS Set against a backdrop buzzing with creativity, Warwick Arts Centre is the perfect venue for your corporate and business events. Whether you want a formal seated theatre, breakout rooms or workshop locations, for anything from conferences and meetings, to away-days, formal dinners and Christmas parties, we have a venue to suit you.

SHARE OUR STAGE Warwick Arts Centre is ideal for societies, schools, colleges and community groups to stage events. Our venues play host to internationally acclaimed artists, musicians, comedians and production companies all year round and we’re keen to see others making use of our fantastic facilities. Whether you’re looking for an impressive venue to perform in or flexible spaces for rehearsals, our experienced team has the answer.

CINEMA PARTIES Do you have that one film that you watch over and over again? Is there a movie that holds a special place in your heart or triggers a wonderful memory? If you’re looking for a party with a difference why not hire our state of the art cinema for your celebration? You’ll have exclusive use of this area for the duration of your party (so dressing up is positively encouraged!) and we’ll be on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly. You can even add a private room for drinks and nibbles to your package for the ultimate icing on the cake!

INFORMATION Booking information Book online

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If you don’t wish to queue at Box Ofﬁce to collect your tickets you can now select ‘Print at Home’ on selected events when booking online. Just print the email attachment and bring it with you and show it to a steward to enter the auditorium. Proof of ID may be requested.

Book by phone 024 7652 4524

Book in person Box Ofﬁce opening hours Mon – Sat 10am – 9pm Sun 2pm – 8pm Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Credit cards We accept Visa, Mastercard, Delta and Maestro cards.

Booking fee We include a £1 per ticket booking fee in the published price of all tickets. The booking fee applies to tickets whether purchased by phone, online or over the counter (excluding schools and group bookings). The sum is invested back into the organisation, helping to maintain the programme, services and activities you experience during your visit to Warwick Arts Centre.

Reservations We can reserve tickets for 4 days – tickets not paid for within this time will be released for sale. Tickets must be paid for a minimum of 30mins before performance starts.

Exchanging tickets Tickets are not normally refundable. Tickets can be exchanged for another performance or for a credit voucher valid for 180 days. However you MUST return your original tickets to Box Ofﬁce at least 24 hours before the performance (14 days for groups of 9+). There is an administration fee of £1 per ticket. Tickets purchased as part of a subscription or package deal cannot be exchanged for credit vouchers. The booking fee is not refunded. Any credit voucher not used after 180 days will have elapsed and will go to the Arts Development Fund.

Postage We charge 75p to post your tickets to you at a UK billing address (if booked one week in advance, otherwise we will hold them for collection at Box Ofﬁce on the day of performance).

Pricing policy & ticket offers Warwick Arts Centre is committed to accessibility and aims to remain competitive with ticket prices. Please note that, on occasions, ticket prices are set by external promoters and we have no control over their value. Where we can, we offer a range of discounts. We are especially committed to accessible pricing for young people.

Discounts Discounted tickets, where offered, are shown in brackets and are available to over 60s in full time retirement, recipients of job seekers allowance, full time students, Coventry Passport to Leisure and Rugby Leisure Pass holders.

Terms and conditions All tickets are sold according to our terms and conditions. Full details, and our privacy policy, can be found at warwickartscentre.co.uk or ask for a copy at Box Ofﬁce. All tickets, discounts and offers are subject to availability. Unless otherwise stated, discounts and concessions cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other offers. Warwick Arts Centre reserves the right to make occasional special ticket offers in addition to those listed here. Warwick Arts Centre reserves the right to change programme and artists without notice. Please contact Box Ofﬁce or check the website for updated information, especially if travelling some distance.

Data Protection Warwick Arts Centre is committed to upholding the Data Protection principles of good practice. When processing your booking (whether over the phone, in person or online) we will ask you for your name, address, email and telephone number. This is essential for non-cash bookings. We will also ask you if you would like to be kept informed about forthcoming events and campaigns at Warwick Arts Centre or other arts organisations. You can update your account online at any time at warwickartscentre.co.uk

Corporate Sponsors

Schools For selected events, an allocation of tickets with no booking fee can be purchased at reduced prices for teacher-led school/college groups. Call Box Ofﬁce for details.

Groups On select events we offer a discounted rate for groups of 10 or more. This is the price listed in brackets plus every 10th ticket free, and no booking fee. Check Box Ofﬁce for availability – not available online. For schools and group bookings, please call Box Ofﬁce or email groupbookings@warwick.ac.uk

Under 26s As part of our access policy of introducing performance to young people, a limited number of tickets for under 26s is available on some events. This ticket price is to encourage independent attendance and so is not available to groups. This offer is available online. ID may be required.

Family Arts Standards We are signed up to Family Arts Standards – and this means we’re all geared up for a fantastic family experience. For full details see website familyarts.co.uk/family-arts-standards

How to find us

Access information Although it is not essential, you are advised to book in advance so that we can readily provide assistance. If you require assistance, disabled patrons may also bring a companion FREE of charge. For full and updated access information please see the website or ask for a leaflet at Box Office. Spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders in Car Parks 7. On busy nights, i.e. for Concerts, Parking Stewards are positioned at key drop off points to assist you. Wheelchair access at ground level to Hall, Studio Theatre, Café Bar, Box Office, Cinema, Woods-Scawen Room, Helen Martin Studio and Bookshop. Lift access to Theatre, Theatre Bar, National Grid Room and Mead Gallery. Assistance dogs are welcomed and can be cared for during performances by prior arrangement. Receivers for our Sennheiser infra-red facility are freely available from Box Office. Toilet facilities accessible on all levels.

The accessibility leaﬂet is available online at warwickartscentre.co.uk/your-visit/ accessibility. Brochure available in braille, large print or audio CD, call 024 7652 4524 and join our access mailing list.

2015 Campus Development

Car parking

Car park 8

The University of Warwick is currently undertaking major improvements to the campus. See website for weekly trafﬁc updates and please allow extra time for your journey.

Parking is £3 all day and FREE after 6pm. All the following car parks no longer have token machines and will be pay and display during the day. Please allow time for your journey as latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

Car Park 8 is multi-storey and approx. 7 mins walk from Warwick Arts Centre. It is adjacent to the Sports Centre.

By car SAT NAV – CV4 7AL Approaching Coventry, simply follow brown signs for Warwick Arts Centre. Once on the University of Warwick campus, head for car parks 7, 8 or 15.

Car park 6 Car Park 6 is at the bottom of Health Centre Road (left just before Rootes Grocery Store supermarket). It is an open car park and 5 mins walk from Warwick Arts Centre. Barriers open for Arts Centre customers on evenings after 6pm and all day weekends.

Car park 7 Car Park 7 is now the nearest car park to Warwick Arts Centre and is multi-storey. Please be prepared that at the end of a busy night it can take some time to exit from the upper ﬂoors.

By bus Regular bus services from Coventry, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth stop outside the Sports Centre – 2mins walk from the Arts Centre. Traveline: 0871 200 2233

By train Coventry station is just a short taxi or bus ride away. Services run regularly via Birmingham and London to Coventry. The number 11 or 12 bus brings you to Warwick Arts Centre. There is also a taxi rank opposite Warwick Arts Centre.

QUICK GUIDE SEPTEMBER Sat 19

9.30am

Thu 24 7pm

Sat 24 Warwick Masterclass: Telling stories with video

p14

NT Live: Coriolanus (encore screening)

p13

Mead Gallery: The Big Draw

p21

Mon 9

12pm

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

Warwick Masterclass: How to be a stand-up comedian (in a day!)

p14

Tue 10

12pm

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

7.45pm

The Glass Menagerie

12pm

Mead Gallery: The Big Draw

p21

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

1.15pm

RSC Live: Henry V (encore screening)

p13

2pm

p25

2pm

Hurricane Boy

p18

Mead Gallery: A Tour of the University of Warwick Art Collection

2pm

Paddington Bear's First Concert

p19

7.30pm

Wind and Brass Festive Jamboree

p32

7.30pm

Lee Nelson

p38

7.45pm

The Glass Menagerie

Mon 26 12pm

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

Tue 27

12pm

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

1.10pm

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p32

7.30pm

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)

7.15pm

p30

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

ROH Live: Carmen / Viscera / Afternoon of a Faun / Tchaikovsky pas de deux (live screening)

7.30pm

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)

7.30pm

Milton Jones

p39

7.45pm

The Faithless Healer

p12

7.45pm

The Glass Menagerie

8pm

Asian Dub Foundation: THX 1138

p34

8pm

Nish Kumar

p39

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

12pm

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

1.10pm

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p32

7.45pm

The Glass Menagerie

7pm

Steve Backshall's 'Wild World'

p19

8pm

Lucy Rose

p35

7.30pm

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)

9.45am

p14

7.45pm

The Faithless Healer

Warwick Masterclass: An Introduction to the Craft of Screenwriting

12pm

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

p25

11.30am Alice in Wonderland

p21

7.30pm

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)

7.45pm

The Glass Menagerie

7.45pm

The Faithless Healer

p12

7.30pm

Joe Stilgoe

p35

8pm

Jimmy Carr

p38

8pm

Dave Gorman

p39

11.30am Coraline

p21

Sun 15 7pm

NT Live: Hamlet (encore screening)

p13

2pm

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)

4pm

Met Opera Live: Tannhäuser (live screening)

7.30pm

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)

7.45pm

The Faithless Healer

8pm

Tim Vine

p38

OCTOBER Fri 2 Sat 3

Sun 4 Wed 7 Thu 8

If You Go Away

4.30pm

The Scarecrows' Wedding

p18

5.55pm

Met Opera Live: Il Trovatore (live screening)

7.30pm

East India Youth

p33

11am

The Scarecrows' Wedding

p18

2pm

The Scarecrows' Wedding

8pm

Weaklings

6pm

Mead Gallery: Opening Party

p25

12pm

Mead Gallery: Making It

p24

1.10pm

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p32

7.15pm

The Importance of Being Earnest (live screening)

p13

7.30pm

Dresden Philharmonic

p26

7.45pm

The Encounter

8pm

Weaklings

Fri 9

7.45pm

The Encounter

Sat 10

11.30am Bugsy Malone

S p31

p18 T p4

Thu 29 12pm

p4 p21

The Encounter

C p5

7.45pm

The Encounter

7.45pm

Alfie Moore

p37

The Encounter

7.30pm

Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick

p33

8pm

Nina Conti

p37

Mon 12 8pm

Alex Horne

p37

Tue 13

6pm

Olive and the Dream Train

p18

6pm

Mead Gallery: Exhibition Tour

p25

7.30pm

Michael Palin

p37

Sun 11 2pm

Wed 28 12pm

T p5

2pm

12pm

Sun 25 9.30am

Fri 30

Sat 31

7.45pm

An Oak Tree

T p10

Wed 18 7.45pm

An Oak Tree

p10

p12

Thu 19 11am

Mead Gallery: Now That’s What I Call Sculpture

p32

1.10pm

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p25

7pm

Andy Sheppard Quartet

p35

7.45pm

An Oak Tree

p10

8pm

Beardyman

p36

7.30pm

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

p35

8pm

Ghostpoet

p35

8pm

Chris Ramsey

p39

11am

Film Talk: Shakespeare on Screen

5.30pm

Met Opera Live: Lulu (live screening)

7.45pm

The Noise Next Door

p40

Carmen

p30

8pm

Jenny Eclair

p40

7.45pm

Hay Fever

p12

Prague Symphony Orchestra

p27

7.45pm

Hay Fever

p12

8pm

Choreography of an Argument Round a Table

p10

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p32

7.45pm

Hay Fever

p12

8pm

Choreography of an Argument Round a Table

p10

7.45pm

Hay Fever

p12

S p31

p32

NT Live: Hamlet (live screening)

p13

Sun 1

Fri 16

4.30pm

Festival of the Imagination

p16

3.30pm

Bear & Butterfly

p19

Sat 17

9.30am

Festival of the Imagination

p16

Mon 2

8pm

Bill Bailey

p38

12pm

Mead Gallery: Exhibition Tour

p25

Tue 3

7.45pm

Warwick 2065

Kid Carpet and the Noisy Neighbours

p18

8pm

Bill Bailey

p38

7.30pm

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

p26

7.45pm

Ghost Opera

9.15pm

Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons

1.10pm

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p32

Eddi Reader

p34

Sun 18 3pm

Roll Out the Red Carpet

p32

Mon 19 7pm

4pm

Yo La Tengo

p33

Tue 20

7.45pm

Can I Start Again Please

8pm

Rob Beckett

p37

Wed 21 7.45pm 5.55pm 8pm Thu 22 1.10pm

Fri 23

Thu 5

Can I Start Again Please

T p6

Met Opera Live: Otello (encore screening)

S p31

7.45pm

Losers

The Proclaimers

p33

9.15pm

Some People Talk About Violence

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p32

Bite Size Festival

8pm

Stewart Francis

p38

12pm

Curious

p19

Curious

p19

Coull Quartet

p29

7.30pm

Festival of the Spoken Nerd

p37

Sat 7 Sun 8

Tue 17

p19

7pm

7.15pm 7.30pm

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

p33

2pm

8pm

An Evening with Simon & Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene

p34

4pm

Curious

p19

7.45pm

Robert Newman

p38

Humphrey Lyttelton Band

p34

8pm

Wed 4

Sat 14

p9 T p25

Justin Moorhouse

FREE Lunchtime Concert

Bear & Butterfly

Fri 13

Mead Gallery: Creative Week

7.45pm

7pm

1pm

Thu 12 12pm

T p12

NOVEMBER

Thu 15 1.10pm

Wed 11 12pm

Fri 20

Sat 21

Sun 22 7.30pm Tue 24

Wed 25 7.30pm

Thu 26 1.10pm

Fri 27

p39

p42 S p31

Sat 28

10am

Family Day

p20

Sun 13 10am

The Lost Gift

p23

JANUARY

10am

The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad

p20

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Sat 2

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

11am

Frozen Singalong

p21

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Mon 14 4.40pm

The Lost Gift

p23

7.30pm

Orchestra of the Swan

p29

12.30pm The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad

p20

Tue 15

4.40pm

The Lost Gift

p23

Sun 3

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

1pm

Puss In Boots

p20

Wed 16 4.40pm

The Lost Gift

p23

Fri 29

8pm

Fairport Convention

p36

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

7.15pm

ROH Live: The Nutcracker (live screening)

p30

FEBRUARY

3.30pm

Puss In Boots

p20

Thu 17 4.40pm

The Lost Gift

p23

p41

The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad

p20

Fri 18

4.40pm

The Lost Gift

p23

Thu 4 – 8pm Sat 6

Sarah Millican

4pm

Sat 19

Sun 29 10am

Family Day

p20

10am

The Lost Gift

p23

Fri 12

8pm

Stephen K Amos

p41

10am

The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad

p20

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Sat 13

7.15pm

Kodo

p36

11am

Frozen Singalong

p21

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Tue 16

8pm

Ed Byrne

p41

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

7.30pm

BBC Big Band Christmas Concert

p36

William Golding’s Lord of the Flies

p11

12pm

Puss In Boots

p20

Sun 20 10am

The Lost Gift

p23

Tue 23 7.30pm – Sat 27

12.30pm The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad

p20

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

APRIL

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Sat 2

9.30am

Puss In Boots

p20

7.30pm

Armonico Consort

p28

Warwick Masterclass: An introduction to Comic Book and Graphic Novel Scriptwriting

p14

3.30pm 4pm

The Many Doors of Frank Feelbad

p20

Mon 21 10am

The Lost Gift

p23

Fri 29

7.30pm

Tosca

4pm

Christmas Spectacular

p32

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

MAY

Warwick Christmas Lectures: Christmas Lights and Lasers Bright

p15

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

10am

The Lost Gift

p23

Wed 4 8pm – Thu 5

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

JUNE

Warwick Christmas Lectures: Catastophic Failure

p15

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Sat 4

The Lost Gift

p23

7pm

Warwick Christmas Lectures: Biggest Bangs

p15

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

The Lost Gift

p23

Mon 30 1.15pm

Tue 22

DECEMBER Tue 1 Wed 2

7pm

Wed 23 10am

8pm

Daniel Sloss

p40

Thu 3

1.10pm

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p32

Thu 24 10am

Fri 4

7.30pm

Royal Northern Sinfonia

p27

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

8pm

Adam Hess

p41

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

11am

Film Talk: Alan Bennet in Film with Michael Brooke

p42

10am

The Lost Gift

p23

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Sun 27 10am

The Lost Gift

p23

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

8pm

Josh Widdicombe

p40

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

7.15pm

ROH: The Nutcracker (encore screening)

p30

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Mon 28 10am

The Lost Gift

p23

4pm

British Popular Classics

p32

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

7.45pm

Joe Lycett

p40

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Mon 7

1.15pm

Warwick Christmas Lectures: Give Me Strength

p15

10am

The Lost Gift

p23

Tue 8

7pm

Warwick Christmas Lectures: Life Off Earth

p15

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

Wed 9

7pm

Warwick Christmas Lectures: What makes a robot… a robot?

p15

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

The Lost Gift

p23

8pm

Tiff Stevenson and Gareth Richards

p41

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

FREE Lunchtime Concert

p32

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

7.30pm

Paddy McGuinness

p41

7pm

The Frank and Ella Show

p36

Fri 11

8pm

Kevin Bridges

p41

Thu 31 10am

The Lost Gift

p23

Sat 12

10am

The Lost Gift

p23

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

11am

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

2.30pm

The Gruffalo's Child

p22

4pm

Met Opera Live: The Magic Flute (encore screening) p31

8pm

Kevin Bridges

Sat 5

Sun 6

Thu 10 1.10pm

Sat 26

Tue 29

Wed 30 10am

8pm

s p30

Bill Bailey

p38

Gyles Brandreth

p41

T = Post Show Talk S = Surtitled performance C = Captioned Performance

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Cover illustration Kristian Jones Kristian Jones is an illustrator and designer, whose work has been exhibited across the UK and abroad. He creates mysterious and intriguing pieces and his art has been used on gig posters, magazine covers and apparel. In 2015 he founded Bric, a multidisciplinary design studio specialising in design, illustration and animation with the aim of creating colourful, bold graphics that communicate ideas and stories through striking original and unique works. kristian-jones.co.uk wearebric.co.uk

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