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Spring 2017
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A very warm welcome to our fun filled Jan-May 2017 Regular Classes season. Page 4 We are very excited for you to see our fully refurbished theatre complete with a brand new sound system! Films Thank you to all our customers who enjoyed the Gravity Page 5 Fields Festival! Don’t get the Gravity blues as we have lots of treats coming up including FREE FALLING a powerful DRINK! EAT! LOOK! RELAX! Workshops dance show from Hagit Yakir and METAMORPHOSIS Page 6 adapted from a novella by Franz Kafka performed by the Have a drink with friends before our LOV Lincolnshire fabulous Theatrical Niche so don’t miss these! evening shows, the coffee shop bar is One Venues opens 45 minutes before events with a Meres Live Events Other highlights include THE BUCKET LIST in April The Guildhall Arts Centre selection of drinks, sweets and ice creams Page 7 which we saw at Edinburgh Festival and is ‘breathtakingly is part of LOV (Lincolnshire available. Don’t forget to order your interval physical’ and our very own D2E Youth Theatre will perform One Venues) a network drinks! You can also drop into our coffee the darkly entertaining SWEENEY TODD in May. Also of eleven venues across Offers shop during the day for a bite to eat or don’t miss our MULTI BUY OFFER see page 8! Lincolnshire always looking Page 8 a rainforest alliance coffee. Relax in the for ways to engage and NEW THIS SEASON! informal, family friendly atmosphere and involve people in exciting Funhouse Comedy For little ones we have the all new DISCO TOTS which is a take a look at the changing local exhibitions projects. fun morning of dancing in the wonderful Ballroom at the and craft displays. If you would like to Page 9 Guildhall for under 7s and their parents and helpers, see display your work at the Guildhall, please An important part of this page 14 for more information. And if you are 12-25 and send examples of your work to t.purdy@ is to give young people January Events love music you can get involved with the INSTRUMENTA southkesteven.gov.uk 12-25 a voice and a way to Page 10 express themselves. Working PROJECT see page 4 for details. Wifi and a vending machine also available. with these talented young We hope to see you soon! Food served Mon-Fri 9.30am to 4.30pm people, we have created February Events The Arts Centre Team Sat 9.30am to 2pm stimulating activities for Page 10 and by young people. Things we’re looking forward to This season’s project is March Events INSTRUMENTA see page 4 Page 12 for details! Find out more at www. April Events lincolnshireonevenues.com Page 16
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D2E Youth Drama Dance Ballroom and Latin American Grantham Instrumenta D2E is a fantastic opportunity With Ann Gibbons Dance Occasional Redefining the classical for young people to improve [email protected] Orchestra concert experience for young on their acting, singing Mondays starting 9th January 2017 Saturday 4 February, people. Saturday 4 March, and dancing techniques, in Dancing is a great way to relax and have fun! If you love This season, the Guildhall’s Saturday 6 May addition to being involved the idea of twirling with confidence, spending time doing LOV Directors will be 9.30am – 12.30pm £7 in live productions on the something together, learning a new life skill, or looking working with Lincolnshire All you need is your Guildhall stage. Not only forward to that special event (or even cruise) then ballroom Music Education Hub, led by instrument and a music this, but it’s a great way to dancing is just for you! Lincolnshire Music Service, meet new friends and have a stand to join this dedicated Orchestras Live and musicians brilliant time! Whether you’re looking to brush up your Quickstep, unleash and friendly group of from Manchester Camerata For more information or your Foxtrot or an absolute beginner, there’s a class for amateur musicians who to create and produce an to register for the classes, everyone. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and you’ll meet and enjoy playing original and inspirational first please contact Jade Goswell enjoy yourself learning new steps and the skills to take to together. time live concert experience at j.goswell@southkesteven. the floor with confidence. for young people. The concert gov.uk Adult Beginners Readers Group will take place at St Wulframs Meets second Wednesday of Junior - £2.00 (£50 main 7.00pm to 7.45pm Church on Tuesday 21 March production) the month and any young people Adult Improvers/Intermediate 8 – 10 years 7.30pm £1 (aged 12 and over) who are Tuesdays 4.30pm – 5.30pm 7.45pm to 8.45pm If you enjoy reading but feel interested in finding out more frustrated as there is no one Intermediate - £2.50 (£50 Adult Advanced are welcome to join the group to discuss books with, join main production) 8.30pm to 9.30pm who meet on Thursdays at 11 – 13 years our Reader’s Group and 4.30pm at the Guildhall to Tuesdays 5.45pm – 7.15pm £25.00 per person, per 4 week course you’ll get the chance to talk help make this amazing event Senior – £55 Main production Enrolment with Ann Gibbons; fees are payable at the about a variety of texts with happen! Mondays 4.30pm – 6.30pm & beginning of each 4 week period. Due to limited numbers, like-minded people. Contact Leana Sherwood Fridays 5pm – 8pm Arts Centre concessions and discounts are not available. [email protected] 14 years+ For more information on any workshops at the Guildhall, call the box office on 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 5 FILMS
Me Before You (2016) Macbeth (2015) Bridget Jones’s Baby Finding Dory (2016) Monday 23 January Wednesday 1 March (2016) Tuesday 4 April 2.00pm & 7.30pm 2.00pm & 7.30pm Tuesday 7 March 2.00pm A girl in a small town forms an Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, 2.00pm & 7.30pm Everyone’s favourite forgetful blue unlikely bond with a recently- receives a prophecy from a trio of Bridget’s focus on single life and her fish is back at last for ‘Finding Dory’, paralyzed man she’s taking care of. witches that one day he will become career is interrupted when she finds which sees her go off on a new Starring Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, King of Scotland. Consumed by herself pregnant, but with one hitch adventure to search for the family Janet McTeer ambition and spurred to action by ... she can only be fifty percent sure she forgot about. Cert 12A – 1hour 50minutes his wife, Macbeth murders his king of the identity of her baby’s father. Book for the accompanying pre film 2.00pm: £4.00 /£3.00 concessions and takes the throne for himself. Starring Renée Zellweger, Gemma crafts session with Creation Station in 7.30pm: £5.00 / £4.00 concessions Starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Jones, Jim Broadbent the Newton Room at either 12noon Cotillard, Jack Madigan Cert 15 – 2hours 3minutes or 1pm – Limited places book early! Join us for a talk on Macbeth by Don 2.00pm: £4.00 / £3.00 concessions Children must be accompanied by Chiswell at 12 Noon! 7.30pm: £5.00 / £4.00 concessions an adult. See page 12 for more details. See page 6 for more details. Cert 15 – 1hour 53minutes Cert PG - 1hour 43minutes 2.00pm: £4.00 / £3.00 concessions Film only: £3.00 7.30pm: £5.00 / £4.00 concessions Film and crafts £4.00 Book for the talk and get the 2pm film for just £2.50! 6 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // Look for Workshops the symbol W
Lego Workshop Life Drawing Classes Finding Dory Craft Easter Camp: Mamma Leaping Frog Craft Junior Stem Primary robotics Sarah Watson Art Workshop Mia workshop Qualityrobotics and Spring Term 8 Week Course Make all sorts of under the sea New Youth Theatre Guildhall Promoted/ Family programming workshops Develop your own style and creatures with Creation Station A great opportunity for young Workshop using the brilliant Lego WeDo improve technique through before the film ‘Finding Dory’ performers aged between Leaping Frog workshops allow resources. this progressive course of at 2pm. 6-14 years to work towards a children and older friends In a JuniorSTEM workshop your professional and friendly group (children must be accompanied mini-production of Mamma to create their own versions children will build fantastic Lego tutorials in charcoal, pastels by an adult) Mia in 3 days. The workshop of characters featured in the models then bring them to life and ink. Classes will feature will include acting, singing and show. It gives participants using software linked to motors, a variety of poses, from one dancing from the well-loved an opportunity to direct lights and sensors. minute to 2 hours, with male musical. A performance will be and produce their own mini Kids love the activities because and female life models. Artists held on the afternoon of the performance as well as learn they are practical, highly of all levels of experience final day. This performance is about the mechanics of puppet engaging and allow for the welcome. free to parents and friends. limbs. We supply all the arts children to be creative. In Please contact Sarah directly: PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID and crafts materials at no addition, personal skills such as [email protected] DISAPPOINTMENT additional cost to the receiver team work, problem solving and 0774 811 0951 and these can be taken home determination are developed. www.sarahwatsonarts.com as a souvenir. Please visit www.juniorstem. www.facebook.com/ Make sure to book your seats co.uk for more information. sarahwatsonarts for the show before! See page For children aged 6 – 11 years. 17 for more details. Under 8’s must be accompanied Ideal for ages 3+ by an adult. Friday 17 February Thursday 23 February – Tuesday 4 April Tuesday 4 – Thursday 6 April Wednesday 12 April 10.00am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm Thursday 27 April 12noon – 12.45pm or 1pm – 10am – 4pm 3.30pm – 5.00pm – 4.00pm (excluding 6 March & 17 1.45pm Performance 3pm Price: £1 £8.00 (accompanying adults March) £4 per child for the film and £60.00 plus free entry to the free) 7.00pm – 9.00pm Craft workshop! show. Price: £175 All Meres live events include a £1 booking fee per ticket. Seats Meres are unreserved unless otherwise stated. These events take place at the Meres Centre, Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ MERES LIVE 2017 Book 10 or more tickets and get 10% off! Ross ICONS OF THE 80s Noble GO WEST & SPECIAL GUEST T’PAU Entertainers is proud to present Go West and Brain Dump T’Pau together in concert with one more very special mystery guest to be announced! Everybody’s favourite The 80s are back as these legendary stars join randomist is back. As always forces for a truly incredible concert experience. Ross has lots of stuff backing With millions of albums sales and iconic hits up in his head and it’s time such as We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, King Of to let it all out. Famed for his Wishful Thinking, Heart and Soul and the classic super quick freewheeling style China in Your Hand, this authentic eighties and highly imaginative flights triple header is not to be missed. of fancy, a Ross Noble show is Friday 3 March - 8.00pm always an unmissable event. £28.50 - EARLYBIRD – Book before 31 Jan Recommended 15 years+ for £25.00 tickets! Saturday 18 March - 8.00pm £25.00 Giovanni Pernice Aljaz Dance is Life Skorjanec Join Strictly Come Dancing Remembering Fred professional Giovanni Pernice in an evening of passionate dance Remembering Fred is a beautiful evening and two amazing singers that are sure to have you on your feet. of song and dance with a live band, singers Friday 30 June - 7.30pm and dancers. Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec. £28.00 / £26.00 concessions Thursday 6 April - 7.30pm EARLYBIRD – Book before £30.00 - EARLYBIRD – Book before 31 Jan 1 March for £26.00 / £24.00 for £27.00 tickets! concessions tickets! 8 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // Multibuy offers Book for two or more of these events and receive £2 off each ticket!
Metamorphosis to Myself by Steven Berkoff Letters Drama – A Guildhall Promoted/ Adapted from the novella Free Falling Bill Saturday 25 March by Franz Kafka Double 7.30pm Theatrical Niche HagitYakira Dance List Wednesday 26 April Guildhall Promoted/Dance Created from letters written The Bucket by real people, Letters to Theatre Ad Infinitum 7.30pm Workshop Monday 27 Myself is a heart-warming Guildhall Promoted/ Waking to find himself February and humorous look at the Drama transformed into a dung Show: Tuesday 28 best advice we never had. Tuesday 11 April beetle one morning, Gregor February and £12.00 / £10.00 7.30pm must now seriously consider 7.30pm Pride Prejudice concessions / Under 26 When her mother is his options. This highly Based on a collection of The Pantaloons £5.00 murdered for protesting acclaimed adaptation by stories gathered through Guildhall Promoted/ Page 15 corporate and governmental Steven Berkoff plunges into years of working as a Drama corruption, Milagros the extremity of Kafka’s therapist, HagitYakira has Wednesday 8 March finds herself with only a dark humour, and reveals a created a powerful and 7.30pm bloodstained list of those tremulous human heart. atmospheric mixed bill that Will Lizzy and Darcy actually responsible. Determined to £12.00 / £10.00 eloquently unravels real get together? Will creepy make them pay, Milagros concessions / Under 26 life experiences about the Mr Collins just go away embarks on a passionate £5.00 common uncertainties we please? The literary classic quest for justice, no matter Page 18 share. gets the full Pantaloons the cost. £12.00/ £10.00 treatment in this beautifully £12.00 / £10.00 concessions/ Under 26 hilarious and delightfully concessions / Under 26 £5.00 innovative new adaptation £5.00 Page 12 £12.00 / £10.00 Page 17 concessions Page 13
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Funhouse Comedy Club Hire/Comedy RAYMOND AND HAL CRUTTENDEN Guildhall Arts Centre Ballroom MR TIMPKINS REVUE ANGELA BARNES Regular host on BBC’s TANYALEE DAVIS Doors Open: 7.30pm Incredible high- Regular panellist on Live At The Apollo. As seen on John Show Starts: 8.15pm energy musical act. BBC2’s Mock The Week. Bishop Show and Live “Spectacularly funny” £10.00 At The Apollo. TIME OUT All shows Plus Guests and compere Spiky Mike. Thursday 30 March Thursday 27 April
ZOE LYONS IAN D. MONTFORT Regular panellist on KEITH FARNAN JO CAULFIELD As seen on BBC1’s BBC2’s Mock The Week. As seen on Michael Countless TV appearances outstanding new sitcom McIntryre’s Comedy from this brilliant comedian. Hospital People (launching Roadshow. Spring 2017) 10 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //
GRANTHAM MUSIC CLUB Paul Jones and Dave Kelly Rock into 2017 Stories from Winnie the Chapel Hill Duo Guildhall Promoted/Music Hire/Music Pooh and Singin’ in the Rain Wednesday 11th January 2017 Founder members of The Blues Band, We welcome you to 2017 with a Star Academy 7.30pm their tangled and colourful roots go show of Grantham’s highly acclaimed Hire/ Musical Venue: The Hall of the King’s School way back into the true undergrowth stage artists. For the first time ever We are introduced to all these well- with Rachael Ueckermann (piano) of the tradition. As well as their Grantham’s favourites Trevor Leeson loved characters - Christopher Robin, own original material, they perform and Terry Carey will appear with the Kanga, Roo, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and Isata Kanneh-Mason (Piano) the works of Howling’ Wolf, John popular Premier Cru to perform songs Owl, not forgetting Pooh - and follow Wednesday 15th February 2017 Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy from the 60’s and 70’s. Solo vocalists their adventures in the 100 Aker Wood. 7:30pm Williamson. Presenter on his BBC Radio Craig Martini, Meg Mcpartlin and Singin’ In The Rain JR. has all the Venue: The Hall of the King’s School 2 R&B show, as a thrilling singer and Dennis George who will compere the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid harmonica maestro, what Paul Jones show complete the line up. This is a headline - the starlet, the leading man Carducci String Quartet doesn’t know about the Blues can be show not to be missed with live music and a love affair that could change Wednesday 22nd March 2017 written on a pinhead. The same can be for all tastes. The show is in support of lives and make or break careers! In 7:30pm said about Europe’s leading bluesman, the Grantham Twinning Association. silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Venue: The Hall of the King’s School Dave Kelly. He’s played with legends Lamont are a hot item, but behind the such as James Burton and Buddy scenes things aren’t always as they Guy. Superb blues vocals combined appear on the big screen! Meanwhile, with guitar virtuosity have elevated Lina’s squeaky voice might be the Dave Kelly into the higher echelon of end of her career in “talking pictures” international blues performers, where without the help of a talented young he truly belongs. If you’re a true Blues actress to do the talking and singing fan, everything you need is here. for her. 11 January – 22 March Saturday 21 January Friday 27 January Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 February 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm £12.00 / £10.00 concessions – £21.00 / £20.00 concessions £12.50 £10.00 students go free! www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 11
Grantham Gang Show Hire/Variety Come along and join us for an evening of entertainment provided by Grantham and District Scouts and Guides. The Gang Show cast ranges in Vince’s Jukebox Memories age from 7 to 60 and as such this show Vince Eager has songs, sketches and jokes for the Hire/Music whole family to enjoy. The junior cast Following their successful appearances will take you back in time to the ‘Wild in 2015, Vince Eager returns for one West’ while the seniors are ‘Living for night only with his nostalgic Jukebox Granny’s Game the Moment’ and the entire cast ‘Rule Memories show. Once again Chas the World’. Hodges of Chas and Dave, Brian Rhubarb Theatre Company “Licorice” Locking of the Shadows Guildhall Promoted/Family and Vince team up with the Memphis Be bold, roll the dice and take a chance! Tones to bring back those magical Join Julia and John as they play ‘Granny’s Game’, where a trip around the board musical memories. As if the skiffle, becomes a globetrotting adventure! Wrestling snakes and climbing the ladders, The Shadows and sounds of the 50s our brave players risk everything in a high-stakes quest they’ll never forget. and 60s aren’t enough, it’s all linked Based on the inspiring real-life heroism of journalist and explorer Nellie Bly, together tales from the men who Rhubarb Theatre present an exciting, new theatre show for intrepid adventurers of helped turn it into memories. all ages! W P6 Saturday 11 February Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 February Wednesday 22 February 2.00pm Thurs – Fri: 7.30pm 7.30pm £6.00 / £5.00 concessions / Sat: 2.30pm & 7.30pm £17.50 £20 family of four £10.00/ £8.00 concessions Sat 7.30pm: £10.00 12 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //
Macbeth Iolanthe Talk by Don Chiswell Grantham Singers Guildhall Promoted / Talk Hire / Musical Who was the real Macbeth? Was he The Grantham Singers present a the murderer and usurper in William concert version of the comic Gilbert Shakespeare’s play? Contemporary and Sullivan operetta Iolanthe. records describe him as a brave leader Iolanthe is the fairy who never grows and a generous king, who imposed law old but, for 25 years, she has been and order and encouraged Christianity living in a stream as punishment for during his 17 year reign. Why has his marrying a mortal. Her son Strephon Free Falling – A Double Bill character been otherwise portrayed? (half mortal - half fairy) is in love with HagitYakira Dance Stay and watch the film ‘Macbeth’ at Phyllis but is being thwarted by the Guildhall Promoted / Dance 2.00pm or 7.30pm! See page 5 for House of Lords who areall in love with Award-winning HagitYakira dance presents Free Falling, an more details. her as well! open-hearted double bill of down-to-earth dance that’s Featuring the rousing chorus Loudly let sensual, striking and a beautiful respite from the hustle and the trumpet bray,what ensues is a right bustle. royal battle of the sexes - with just a Based on a collection of stories gathered through years of working as a therapist, little bit of fairy magic! HagitYakira has created a powerful and atmospheric mixed bill that eloquently unravels real life experiences about the common uncertainties we share.
Dance workshops available with the company - contact us to find out how to get involved in the performance! Workshop: Monday 27 February Wednesday 1 March Friday 3 & Saturday 4 March Show: Tuesday 28 February 12 Noon 7.30pm 7.30pm £5.00 / £4.00 concessions £9.00 / £8.00 concessions £12.00 / £10.00 concessions / Under 26 £5.00 book for the talk and get the 2.00pm film for just £2.50 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 13
The Mayor of Grantham’s Made in Dagenham Charity Show Harrowby Singers Hire/Variety Hire/Musical The Mayor of Grantham’s Charity Show Following their sell-out production Friday 10th March 2017 of “Our House The Musical” An evening of Laughter, dance and Harrowby Singers bring you “Made show stopping songs. in Dagenham” a New British Musical The Mayor of Grantham is proud to comedy based on the hit movie, showcase the incredible talents of local inspired by the true story of the people. Women of Ford Dagenham who Pride and Prejudice This evening’s show is to raise funds for fought for equality. This heart-warming, The Pantaloons the Grantham Carnival Events Group uplifting story is about friendship, Guildhall Promoted/Drama love and the importance of fighting It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s for what is right, weaved together witty and romantic masterpiece is one of the best-loved with classic British Banter, uplifting stories of all time, dealing with the most important musical numbers, poignant moments questions in life... Will Mrs Bennet manage to offload her of sobriety and a lot of laughs. Made in numerous daughters in record time? Will Lizzy and Darcy actually get together? Dagenham is Made for You! Will creepy Mr Collins just go away please? The literary classic gets the full Pantaloons treatment in this beautifully hilarious and delightfully innovative new adaptation. “Glorious... A cleverly adapted, joyous comic makeover of the treasured story.” * * * * (The Stage) Wednesday 8 March Friday 10 March Wednesday 15 – Saturday 18 March 7.30pm 7.30pm Wed – Fri 7.30pm £12.00 / £10.00 concessions £12.00 / £10.00 concessions Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Wednesday: £10.00 Thursday – Saturday: £12.00 14 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //
Disco Tots! Electric Strawbs At the Guildhall Arts Centre Guildhall Promoted / Music Guildhall Arts Centre Ballroom Strawbs are often mentioned in the We are having a party! Join us for same breath as progressive rock bands our hip club for under 7s and their like Yes, King Crimson, and The Moody happening parents! We play a bit of Blues. Strawbs emerged out of the everything from current tunes to rock British Folk Movement of the mid- and roll to disco, mixing it up to make 1960s, starting life as the Strawberry it fun for children and mums and dads Hill Boys playing bluegrass. They alike! moved into the mainstream in 1967 Pre-booking highly recommended to by making the first Strawbs album, All avoid disappointment. Our Own Work, with Sandy Denny, a All Children must be accompanied. Georgie Fame Away and The Ballad of Bonnie and full year before she recorded her first Clyde. In Georgie Fame you have album with Fairport Convention. The Guildhall Promoted/Music With his much loved blend of Jazz and bona fide music legend! album attracted the attention of A&M In this very special and intimate Records in Hollywood who signed Rhythm & Blues, Georgie Fame has worked in the highest musical circles evening, audiences will be treated to Strawbs as the first British band on the Georgie’s hits, alongside music from label. and has become a true icon of the British music scene. the Artists that have influenced him- The current Strawbs line-up comprises all interspersed with personal stories Dave Cousins, Dave Lambert, Chas So far there have been more than twenty albums and fourteen hit singles, and anecdotes from his incredible Cronk, Tony Fernandez & Dave career. Bainbridge. including the Number 1’s: Yeh Yeh, Get
Thursday 16 March Monday 20 March Thursday 23 March 10am -12 Noon 7.30pm 7.30pm Tickets: £3 (accompanying adults £20.00 / £18.00 concessions £22.00 / £20.00 concessions free) www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 15
The Rotary Concert Thirteen (13) Join us in concert with Terry Carey, New Youth Theatre –Seniors The Premier Cru, Craig Martini and Hire/Musical The Grantham School of Dance. A grown-up story about growing up! With Special Guest Nigel Truman! When his parents get divorced and Join us for an evening of quality he’s forced to move from New York to entertainment in aid of the Rotary a small town in Indiana, Evan Goldman Foundation and International Charities just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done. The Compere for this evening will be The star quarterback is threatening to Rotarian Robert Brownlow. Letters to Myself ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice, Guildhall Promoted/Drama won’t talk to him. The school freak sees an opportunity for blackmail and someone is spreading the nastiest Dear Heart rumours. With an unforgettable rock Dear Me, You etc. score from Tony Award-winning I’ve been given the opportunity to write to you and realised there are a few things composer Jason Robert Brown, 13 is I’d like to say. You are bright, unique and capable of anything. You are really more a hilarious, high-energy musical for precious than you can imagine. You don’t marry Keanu Reeves. I’m really sorry to all ages about discovering that cool break it to you. is where you find it, and sometimes Created from letters written by real people, Letters to Myself is a heart-warming where you least expect it. and humorous look at the best advice we never had. Taking a trip down memory lane it is a recognition of our shared regret and a celebration of our daily triumphs.
Friday 24th March Saturday 25 March Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 March 7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm £12.50 £12.00 / £10.00 concessions / Under 26 £5.00 £8.50 / £7.50 concessions 16 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //
Madagascar Jr. The Understudies New Youth Theatre – Juniors Conceptual Arts Theatre Company Hire/Musical Guildhall Promoted/Comedy Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, The Understudies is a story of a group Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip of actors preparing for their opening Hippo and of course, those hilarious, night of a new show. Following the plotting penguins as they bound onto developments throughout the final the stage in the musical adventure of week of their preparations, they are a a lifetime. long way behind schedule – and it’s Alex the lion is the king of the urban only getting worse. Complications arise THE Three Little Pigs jungle, the main attraction at New through arrogant actors, wise-cracking York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his technicians and a ‘long-past-his-best’ Starbright Entertainments best friends have spent their whole director trying desperately to recapture Guildhall Promoted/Family lives in blissful captivity. Marty lets his past glories. Will the stars of the show From the award-winning writers of Mary Poppins and Honk! comes a brand new curiosity get the better of him and make it through the final week, or will adaptation of this classic fairy tale. makes his escape—with the help of the understudies, so far overlooked, The Three Little Pigs set off into the big wide world to seek their fortune but news some prodigious penguins—to explore need to step up? soon spreads of a Big Bad Wolf on the loose! Will their houses of straw, twigs and the world. The Understudies is a dark comedy bricks be left standing or will the wolf huff and puff and blow them all down? brought to you by Conceptual Arts The Three Little Pigs teaches little ones how success can be achieved through hard Theatre Company and showcases the work and perseverance. Filled with humour and toe tapping tunes, this musical will darker side of the performing arts leave you squealing with glee and howling with laughter! Suitable for ages 3+ and W industry. W their families. P6 P6 Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 March Wednesday 5 April Friday 7 April 6.30pm & 8pm 7.30pm 1pm & 3.30pm £8.50/ £7.50 Concessions £10.00/ £8.00 concessions / £8.00 / £7.00 concessions / £28.00 family of four £5 under 26s and groups of 6+ www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 17
Hey Beatles Leaping Frog Hire/Music Theatre Rotto Hey Beatles return for their third show Guildhall Promoted/ Family at Guildhall Arts Theatre with an all A new puppet adventure following the new set list of hits from the Fab Four. travels of a jaunty wood frog who Hey Beatles perfectly capture the live leaves her home when she leaps feel and excitement of the band at The Bucket List unsuspectingly into BIG Pond! On a hair- their peak and their show on 8th April Theatre Ad Infinitum raising ride down Running promises to be an unmissable event! Guildhall Promoted/ Drama River she encounters MR FISHER the Book early to avoid disappointment! The powerful story of one Mexican woman’s fight for Heron and HONK the Spotted Skunk in justice. Wide Awake Wood When her mother is murdered for protesting corporate where icy winter lurks. and governmental corruption, Milagros finds herself with This charismatic and visual show is only a bloodstained list of those responsible. Determined to make them pay, directed by Samuel Dutton - puppet Milagros embarks on a passionate quest for justice, no matter the cost. captain at the RSC. The show Using physical storytelling, live instrumental music and song; multi-award winning Includes storytelling and puppetry Theatre Ad Infinitum unfolds a story about love, loss and revenge. accompanied by live music and Tour supported by Battersea Arts Centre. percussion. Along the way LEAPING FROG Co-commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre, Bristol Old Vic, The Lowry, The North takes children on a natural history journey Wall. in a series of tantalising visual scenes Supported by Redbridge Drama Centre, Salisbury Playhouse, Theatre in the Mill, created by Peter Quinnell. Join us for the Theatre Bench and Anglo Arts. W workshop after the show! See page 6 for P6 more details! Ideal for ages 3+ Saturday 8 April Tuesday 11 April Wednesday 12 April 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.00pm £12.00 / £10.00 concessions £12.00 / £10.00 concessions / under 26 £5.00 £7.00 / £6.00 concessions / £20.00 Family of four 18 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 //
The Martini Encounter Grant Koper Presents Guildhall Promoted/ Music Comedy Enter the jaded and threadbare world Carousel of Binkie, Maud, Muffy and Colin aka METAMORPHOSIS by Steven The Martini Encounter. Never refined Grantham Operatics Berkoff but always eccentric, this naughty and Hire/Musical Adapted from the novella by Franz Kafka flamboyant quartet celebrate their former Written in 1945, this is a show packed Theatrical Niche ‘careers’ in what could be described as with musical numbers well-known Guildhall Promoted/Drama ‘showbiz’ basking in glorious close- to most audiences, and football fans harmony singing and a surprising cocktail Waking to find himself transformed into a dung alike. The story follows the exploits of mischievous repartee and banging beetle one morning, Gregor must now consider his of a carousel barker, Billy Bigalow, toons ranging from Talking Heads and to options. One of the most resonantly strange stories and a young mill worker Julie Jordan, Scissor Sisters via Bonnie Tyler and Lionel brought to stage, this highly acclaimed adaptation by who falls for him despite his temper. Bart, accompanied by their ukuleles, the Steven Berkoff plunges into the extremity of Kafka’s dark When he finds out he is to become a Stylaphone, the Musical Saw and other humour, and reveals a tremulous human heart. father he takes part in a robbery with alleged ‘instruments’. “Metamorphosis” casts its beady eyes over the norms of society, illustrating disastrous consequences and he dies. Following sensational appearances at alienation of one painfully normal individual with deft surrealism. Theatrical Niche Time passes and he is able to leave the Edinburgh, Glastonbury and Latitude Ltd tour this wonderful monstrosity, using signature touches of Physical Theatre the after-life for a day and meet his Festivals, this hilarious quartet burst from and grotesque ensemble Puppetry. daughter. Come along and enjoy The London cabaret scene to inflict their Awe-inspiring visuals in amongst a darkly funny and deeply disturbing modern Carousel Waltz, You’ll Never Walk Alone shtick and their very small instruments masterpiece promise a jaw-dropping, belly-ache of an experience. and many other popular numbers. upon the nation. Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 April Wednesday 26 April Friday 28 April Thursday & Friday 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm Saturday 22: 2.00pm & 7.30pm £12.00 / £10.00 concessions / Under 26 £5.00 £15.00 / £14.00 concessions Evening: £12.00 EARLY BIRD: £13.50 if you book Matinee: £10.00 before 1st Feb. www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 19
Ballet Central Guildhall Promoted/Dance Sweeney Todd Ballet Central’s diverse range of dance and theatre returns under the auspices of its School Edition new artistic director Christopher Marney. See the company’s young and dynamic D2E Youth Drama dancers on the cusp of their professional careers showcasing newly commissioned Guildhall/Musical works and celebrated masterpieces. The repertoire for this year’s tour features work by Sir Matthew Bourne, Indigo From the company that brought you Evita and Rent School Edition, we are Children by Royal Ballet artist in residence Liam Scarlett, and a new version of the now proud to present Stephen Sondheim’s multi-award-winning musical ballroom scene from Romeo & Juliet by former English National Ballet’s Jenna Lee. ‘Sweeney Todd’. In 19th-century London, Sweeney Todd is a prosperous It also includes a specially created work by Christopher Bruce, as well as excerpts and successful Fleet Street barber with a thirst for revenge. As he welcomes from Petipa’s La Bayadere and The Nutcracker. clients to his barber’s chair, little do they know that they will soon be The tour will also feature a scene from Dracula, choreographed by Michael Pink catapulted into the cellar below, their throats cut. Meanwhile, next door, Mrs from the original production directed by Christopher Gable at Northern Ballet Lovett is busy serving up her succulent meat pies, but will Todd’s insatiable Theatre in 1996. lust for blood prove his undoing? Recommended age 12+ This family-friendly show is ideal for dance enthusiasts as well as those new to ballet. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these highly talented dancers at the peak of their training as they launch their professional careers. “…dancers at their very best” DanceEurope July 2016
Saturday 29 April Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 May 7.30pm 7.30pm £14.00 / £13.00 concessions £8.50 / £7.50 concessions 20 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // Sneak Preview...
The Elves and the Shoemaker Full House Guildhall Promoted/ Family In this topsy-turvy re-telling we meet Geoff, a lovable retired shoemaker. Now in his twilight years Geoff struggles with his memory and the patchwork of his past. One day at the bottom of his garden he is visited by two magical friends who help him to recall the old days in the ars Quintet shoe shop, reliving the hard times, the good times and the The Ronnie Scott’s All St magic! The Elves help Geoff to remember his glorious past Present The Ronnie Scott’s Story and eventually he realises that a little bit of elf magic is all he Guildhall Promoted/Music needs to give his wife the only thing she’s ever wanted, just in time for her 90th Birthday. Combining world class live jazz from the Ronnie Scott’s All The show features original toe-tapping music, laugh out loud Stars Quintet, narration and rare archive photos and video characters, puppetry and even a little bit of real magic! Just footage, The Ronnie Scott’s Story is a visual and musical like a comfy old slipper, The Elves and the Shoemaker is a celebration of the club. Charting the club’s rise from a story sure to make old and young alike feel all warm and cosy basement bar where local musicians would jam, through inside. its trials and tribulations and landmark performances from Saturday 3 June now-legendary jazz icons, to become the internationally 1.00pm & 4.00pm acclaimed jazz venue it is today. £8.00/ £7.00 concessions/ £28.00 family of four Mixing classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s, alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, this is unique evening celebrating one of the world’s most famous jazz venues, it’s music, and history. Thursday 18 May 7.30pm £18.00 / £16.00 concessions www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 21 bookings BOX OFFICE REFUNDS to wheelchair users with a 01476 406158 Regretfully we are unable to lift to the first and second floor with disabled toilet www.guildhallartscentre.com refund money or exchange tickets. If an event is sold out, facilities on the ground Our Box office is open we will try to sell unwanted floor. There is an induction Monday to Friday 9.30am- tickets. loop in the auditorium and 5.00pm, Saturday 9.30am assistance dogs are welcomed – 2.00pm and 45 prior to CHILDREN throughout the building. performances. Anyone requiring assistance Children under 12 years must should inform the venue prior be accompanied by an adult to visiting and we will be more PAYMENT and will only be admitted than happy to help. We accept cash, card, cheques into performances that are or gift vouchers purchased deemed age appropriate. from the Guildhall Arts Centre All children require a ticket. SPONSORSHIP over the phone or in person. ‘Babes in arms’ tickets are OPPORTUNITIES Online bookings accept card available on selected shows Take advantage of the and NEW Gift vouchers. for babies 18 months and Guildhall’s positive profile in under. Grantham and its reach within RESERVATIONS AND the community by becoming COLLECTIONS GROUP SAVINGS a sponsor of our live brochure Reserved tickets must be paid Book more than 10 tickets for or Meres Live events. For more for within 5 days or within any ‘Guildhall Promoted’ show information please contact 3 days of the and get the 11th ticket free! Graham Burley. Tel 01476 performance, Look out for family group 406150 or email g.burley@ whichever is deals and student concessions southkesteven.gov.uk sooner. IF they on selected shows throughout are not paid the season. Tickets must TOURIST for in this time be purchased in the same INFORMATION the tickets will transaction for offer to apply. Discount can be redeemed Pop in to speak to our friendly be released for staff and find out where sale. Prepaid online by adding all events to the basket. to stay, eat and places of tickets should interest within the local area. be collected at You can visit online at www. least 15 minutes YOUR VISIT southwestlincs.com or pick up before the start of All public areas inside the a copy of our visitor guide. a show. Guildhall are accessible 22 www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // the venue
The Guildhall is a unique Victorian Grade II listed building with a variety From weddings to Catering for every stressful which is why our front of house team make every of spaces available for conferences… occasion… effort to ensure your event runs The former town hall’s imposing A variety of buffet lunches, every occasion including as smoothly as possible from Victorian clock tower dominates including sparkling wine and arranging your room to supplying performances, conferences, St Peter’s Hill in the town centre canapés for weddings, are technical support. making it well situated and easy available from the Guildhall’s meetings, workshops, to find. Behind the grand façade in-house coffee shop and bar Access all areas… weddings and parties. are a range of rooms and support from just £3.00 a head, made on All public areas inside The facilities to accommodate a site from locally sourced produce Guildhall are accessible to variety of occasions. Spaces including home-made cakes and wheelchair users with a lift to the With its town centre for hire include the Grand Rainforest Alliance coffees. If first and second floors. There are location, friendly staff, Victorian Ballroom, the 210-seat you’d like to bring in a certified disabled toilet facilities on the auditorium and a selection of caterer for your event, we also ground floor and an induction excellent transport links and meeting and training rooms. The have a function kitchen and a loop in the auditorium. Anyone Ballroom and the Newton Room range of support equipment for parking close-by: make The requiring assistance should are licensed for civil ceremonies hire. inform the venue prior to visiting Guildhall your first choice and partnerships and a popular and we will be more than happy choice for receptions and parties. Friendly, helpful to help. for venue hire in Grantham, service… Lincolnshire and the East At the Guildhall we understand Midlands. that organising events can be www.guildhallartscentre.com // 01476 406158 // 23
The Grand Victorian Courtyard Garden upright piano, cinema screen comfortably seat up to 20 people Use of The Guildhall’s pretty and two fully fitted dressing for meetings and lectures. Ballroom rooms with adjoining showers Licensed for civil ceremonies courtyard garden is included in our great value wedding and toilets. The theatre also has Equipment available If you want an impressive setting package. Located at the an induction loop and assistance for hire for your event with great service dogs are welcome throughout the rear of the Guildhall and the Overhead projector, screens, at the right price, look no further building. neighbouring Museum, it’s the flipcharts, television, video, than the Ballroom. Accessed perfect place for you and your DVD player, Power Point, slide through the grand front entrance guests to relax outside and take The Newton Room & projector, public announcement and up the sweeping staircase, or photos. Enclosed on all sides, this Studio 4 systems (for Ballroom and Theatre via the lift, this versatile space can area is both pretty and private Newton Room Licensed for Civil only), and photocopier. be set up to suit your individual with ample seating and tables. Ceremonies needs. The Ballroom can hold up Available at weekends only. These rooms can accommodate to 200 people for a party and 120 smaller functions and meetings. seated at tables and has a small The Theatre The Newton Room is situated stage (optional), sprung dance The Guildhall Theatre can seat on the ground floor and can be floor and licensed bar. Adjacent is To make a booking, up to 210 people and hosts used for small performances, the function kitchen which can be arrange a viewing or performances, workshops, parties, lectures, sales and hired for use by certified caterers. lectures and seminars throughout meetings and is also licensed for check availability: the year. The theatre is equipped civil ceremonies, seating up to Tel: 01476 406159 Email: with professional quality sound 70 people. Studio 4, situated on [email protected] and lighting systems, an excellent the first floor with lift access, can FROM NEWARK A1 NORTH FROM NOTTINGHAM A52 FROM SLEAFORD A153 LINCOLN A607 T STREE CASTLEGA OOK BR
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Centre are unreservedTION RO seating unless A Tues 4 12noon and 1.00pm Finding Dory Craft Workshop AD Thurs 16 7.30pm Grantham Gang show ST otherwise stated. Fri 17 7.30pm Grantham Gang show Tues 4 2.00pm Finding Dory (Cert PG) Sat 18 2.30pm & 7.30pm Grantham Gang show Wed 5 7.30pm The Understudies Guildhall Arts Centre is part of Venues and Fri 17 10.00am & 1.30pm Lego Workshop Facilities within South Kesteven District Thurs 6 7.30pm Aljaz Skorjanec – Remembering Fred Council’s Cultural Services. Wed 22 7.30pm Vince’s Jukebox Memories Fri 7 1.00pm & 3.30pm The Three Little Pigs All information contained in the Thurs 23 7.00pm Life Drawing Class with Sarah Watson Sat 8 7.30pm Hey Beatles programme was correct at the time of Thurs 23 8.15pm Funhouse Comedy going to press. Tue 11 7.30pm The Bucket List Tue 28 7.30pm Free Falling – Hagit Yakira The Guildhall Arts Centre reserves the right Wed 12 2.00pm Leaping Frog to make changes if necessary. March Wed 12 3.30pm Leaping Frog Craft Workshop Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peter’s Hill, Wed 1 12 Noon Macbeth – Don Chiswell Thurs 20 7.30pm Carousel Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PZ Wed 1 2.00pm & 7.30pm Macbeth (Cert 15) Friday 21 7.30pm Carousel Fri 3 8.00pm 80’s Icons Sat 22 2.00pm & 7.30pm Carousel This information can be made available Fri 3 – 7.30pm Iolanthe Wed 26 7.30pm Metamorphosis in large print, Braille, on audio tape/ Sat 4 Thurs 27 8.15pm Funhouse Comedy CD or computer disc and in a number of languages. Tues 7 2.00pm & 7.30pm Bridget Jones’s Baby (Cert 15) Fri 28 7.30pm The Martini Encounter If you, or someone you know, might benefit Wed 8 7.30pm Pride and Prejudice Sat 29 7.30pm Ballet Central from this service, please contact us. Fri 10 7.30pm The Mayor of Grantham’s Charity Show May Wed 15 7.30pm Made in Dagenham Thurs 4 - 7.30pm Sweeney Todd K E S H T E Sat 6 T V Thurs 16 7.30pm Made in Dagenham U E O N S Supported by D
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