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Hello and welcome to our exciting spring season at the Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts It’s been a very busy time for us at the Corn Exchange, with a significant refurbishment of the kitchen and bar areas. It is our ambition to create a dynamic and creative environment for our audiences that reflects the work we put on stage as well as present in our outdoor programme. There’s a nod to the heritage of our beautiful and historic building as well as some key design features and I’m confident we have created a space that better serves our growing audiences. I am personally grateful for the support of our staff and volunteers in making this possible and, of course, to you, for your patience and curiosity throughout the building period; I hope you like the finished design. With a new Kitchen and Bar we are excited to bring you a new food and drink menu. Using carefully sourced local suppliers where possible, you can enjoy the whole experience with us. Speak to one of our Front of House team for more information or visit our website. There’s bound to be something to whet your appetite when you visit us. And as autumn turns to winter we grow in anticipation for another magical season; this year it’s Dick Whittington! It’s one of our favourite times of year with over 22,000 people coming through the doors for the usual combination of giggles, magic, sparkle and mayhem. The building is really brought to life throughout Christmas and I hope you’ve booked your tickets as they’re selling fast! And, of course, following on from winter we have a huge range of theatre, , , and film to inspire everyone throughout the spring. I’m sure you’ll find something to tickle your fancy and we all look forward to welcoming you soon. GRANT BRISLAND | INTERIM DIRECTOR

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OUR BRAND NEW KITCHEN & BAR IS NOW OPEN Run by local chef Matt Dillon, who joins us with a wealth of experience and a passion for food, our new kitchen and bar is now open after major refurbishment work. We are as creative with the food as we are on stage, and all our dishes are prepared completely from scratch, including sauces and condiments. Our menus offer you the best of fresh, local and seasonal produce from carefully selected suppliers at great value for money. We can’t wait to welcome you here soon!

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CINEMA & LIVE SCREENINGS Housed on the top floor of the Corn Exchange we have a cosy 40 seat digital cinema showing the best of art house, independent and British films every day, together with occasional blockbusters and family films. We also screen a fantastic selection of live broadcasts. Catch the latest offerings from the likes of the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Opera House and Bolshoi Ballet. Pick up a film brochure or visit cornexchangenew.com/film to see what’s on.

LIVE BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS BOLSHOI BALLET: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW ENCORE Sun 24 Jan, 3pm NATIONAL THEATRE: LES LIASIONS DANGEREUSES LIVE Thu 28 Jan, 7pm ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ROYAL BALLET: THE TWO PIGEONS/RHAPSODY ENCORE Sun 31 Jan, 2pm ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: LA TRAVIATA LIVE Thu 4 Feb, 6.45pm NATIONAL THEATRE: AS YOU LIKE IT LIVE Thu 25 Feb, 7pm BOLSHOI BALLET: SPARTACUS LIVE Sun 13 Mar, 3pm ROYAL OPERA HOUSE : BORIS GODUNOV LIVE Mon 21 Mar, 7.15pm BOLSHOI BALLET: ENCORE Sun 10 Apr, 4pm ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ROYAL BALLET: GISELLE ENCORE Tue 12 Apr, 7.15pm ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: LUCIA DE LAMMERMOOR LIVE Mon 25 Apr, 7.15pm

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THE PRINCESS & THE PEA PRESENTED BY NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE CO-PRODUCED BY BANYAN THEATRE AND POLKA THEATRE This beautiful production especially for 3 to 7 year olds provides wonderful introduction to theatre for little ones and is the perfect alternative to pantomime. Watch the magic unfold as the story is played out among sheets and blankets with puppets, objects and dreamlike projections.

Wed 16 – Sat 19 Dec New Greenham Arts Tickets £9 Age Guide 3+ Running time 45 mins

PANTOMIME DICK WHITTINGTON WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY PHIL WILLMOTT

PRODUCED BY CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY Dick Whittington is on his way to Newbury to seek his fortune in this pantomime adventure. Joined by his faithful Cat and Sarah the Cook, can Dick defeat the dastardly King Rat? And will he save his beloved Alice and live happily ever after?

Fri 27 Nov 2015 – Sun 3 Jan 2016 Tickets £16.50 - £21 (concessions & family rates available on selected shows, previews £10)

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MUSIC COMEDY

GERARD & THE WATCHMEN SO COMEDY LIVE Music to warm your heart on a winter’s evening A guaranteed giggle with a selection of great from one of the most widely praised acts on the . UK’s alternative folk scene.

Sat 12 Dec, 8pm Fri 11 Dec, 8pm New Greenham Arts New Greenham Arts Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Tickets £13 (£10.50 concessions)

OUTDOOR MUSIC

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT: LANTERN BARB & IAN'S FESTIVE PROCESSION FEELINGS Our annual Lantern Procession is a stunning Barb Jungr's Christmas Special with special winter event that brings the community guest legendary jazz singer Ian Shaw. together to celebrate the festive season.

Sun 13 Dec, meet from 4pm to take part or Fri 18 Dec, 8pm 4.30pm to watch New Greenham Arts Northbrook Street, Newbury Tickets £17 (£15 concessions) FREE (no booking required) All ages welcome

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COMEDY COMMUNITY JONGLEURS LES MISERABLES: Head to Newbury’s best for your monthly dose of SCHOOLS EDITION laughter therapy! RARE Productions, the UK’s Join us once a month for some raucous and side-splittingly funny largest youth nights out as three comedians and compère slickly prove that production company, launches laughter is always the best medicine! This ever popular its newest group with a end-of-the-week-treat is sure to provide mirthful merriment production of Les Miserables: aplenty. Schools Edition. The line-up is always kept under wraps until the week of the show This epic story recounts the but Jongleurs guarantee the finest new faces on the circuit. See struggle against adversity them here first - you never know who will end up being the next big in 19th century France and thing. follows the tale of Jean Valjean, a petty thief imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread.

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Fridays 15 Jan, 26 Feb, 18 Mar, 29 Apr, 7.45pm Thu 21 & Fri 22 Jan, 7.30pm Corn Exchange Sat 23 Jan, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Corn Exchange 10% off for groups of 10 or more Tickets £14.50 Age Guide 18+ (£13 concessions)

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MUSIC COMEDY FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS STEVE HALL AND One of the greatest parties in town playing the best in country TOMMY ROWSON music and rock ‘n’ roll. A great night out with two A perfect feast of entertainment, with superb singers, dancers and up-and-coming comedians. musicians. This big-hearted show features songs from Patsy Cline, So You Think You’re Funny , The Mavericks, Tammy Wynette, The Carpenters Winner 2011 and BBC New and more, plus hits from the great western musicals such as Comedy Finalist 2012 Tommy Oklahoma and Paint Your Wagon. Rowson tells tales from Wales ‘A big-hearted, enjoyable show’ and featuring bordello The Blackpool Gazette belles, vagabonds, vagrants and swindlers. He is joined by rising star Steve Hall who is one of the lead writers on Russell Howard’s Good News.

Fri 29 Jan, 7.45pm Fri 29 Jan, 8pm Corn Exchange New Greenham Arts Tickets £23 (£21 concessions) Tickets £12 (£10 concessions)

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MUSIC ELKIE BROOKS Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the 5th decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, albums sold in their millions and many awards, her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new. Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more. ‘Still one of the great British voices’

Sat 30 Jan, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Tickets £26

10 Box Office 0845 5218 218(calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s Access Charge) THEATRE THE GREAT GATSBY PRESENTED BY BLACKEYED THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOUTH HILL PARK & EASTBOURNE THEATRES Immersing you in the decadence of America’s ‘Jazz Age’, The Great Gatsby is brought to life in this sizzling new stage adaptation from nationally acclaimed Blackeyed Theatre. Recreating the sights, sounds and feel of America’s ‘Roaring Twenties’ as seen through the eyes of Nick Carraway, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece is a brilliant evocation of a society obsessed with wealth and status. Adapted by Stephen Sharkey, whose work includes The May Queen (Liverpool Everyman) and The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui (Liverpool Playhouse/Nottingham Playhouse), this exciting new production features fabulous live music alongside the timeless language of Fitzgerald’s ‘Great American Novel’ to create a truly fresh and inspiring theatrical experience. ‘One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre’ The Stage

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Tue 2 & Wed 3 Feb, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Tickets £16 (£14 concessions, £9 school groups) Age Guide 12+

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MUSIC COMEDY VOULEZ-VOUS MARK STEEL: 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR WHO DO I THINK I AM? Join us for some dancing in the aisles with the See Mark Steel in his newest stand up show, masters of ABBA tribute. a surprising and enthralling story told with aplomb. In true theatrical form Voulez-Vous reincarnate all the ABBA hits that have stood the test of time After the birth of his first child, Mark sets out to since that unforgettable Eurovision performance find his mum, who he has never met, and find out back in 1974. There’ll also be an added selection more about who he is. of more obscure ABBA songs for the die-hard With a host of comedy and writing credits to fans. his name including Mark Steel’s In Town on So what are you waiting for? Dust off those BBC Radio 4, the BAFTA nominated Mark Steel platforms, put on those flares and dance the Lectures for BBC2 as well as numerous TV night away to The Winner Takes It All, Waterloo appearances, Mark provides a comedy show with and many, many more. a compelling tale at the heart of it.

Sat 6 Feb, 7.45pm Wed 10 Feb, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £21 (£19 concessions) Tickets £16 Age Guide 14+

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CABARET COMEDY FASCINATING AÏDA’S MARK THOMAS: DILLIE KEANE TRESPASS Dillie Keane takes a short break from her Mark Thomas presents his usual mix of theatre, Fascinating Aïda gal pals to present a brand stand up and activism with a dash of journalism new solo show. and dollop of mayhem. With brand new tunes, grand old favourites, Trespass carries on from where Mark’s gorgeous songs of love and hilarious songs of previous show 100 Acts of Minor Dissent left utter wickedness, Dillie will break your heart, off. Asking questions such as ‘How do we turn mend it again and have it sent to the cleaners for the skyscrapers and corporate squares into our pressing. playgrounds?’, he sets out to try and carve a ‘Keane, whose piano-playing remains as small space in the urban world where mischief sprightly and inventive as ever, prompts and random chance can lurk. gales of laughter with merely the raising of a quizzical eyebrow’ ««««« The Times

Thu 11 Feb, 7.45pm Fri 12 Feb, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £22 Tickets £16 (£14 concessions) Age Guide 16+

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MUSIC FAMILY

A VIENNESE MY PET MONSTER STRAUSS GALA AND ME PRESENTED BY BLUNDERBUS Now in its 15th year, and back in the UK by popular demand, A Viennese Strauss Gala A wonderful play about a little girl who presents its new anniversary production. befriends a monster! Recreating the romance of the Viennese Festive Join us on the farm for adventures with Sophie, season and reminding you of a bygone age and her new friend George - the most lovable of glamorous soirees and Strauss waltzes, monster in the land! A big-hearted tale of true this wonderful production is cleverly staged, friendship; told with magical songs, enchanting beautifully choreographed and will appeal to music and exquisite puppetry. the romantic as much as the music aficionado. ‘Children’s theatre at its best!’ The show features highlights from some of the great of the Strauss family, Kalman The Stage and Lehar; including Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and many more. MEET & GREET Stay behind after the show and meet the cast

Sat 13 Feb, 7.45pm Thu 18 Feb, 11.30am & 2.30pm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £21 (£19 concessions) Tickets £10.50 (£8.50 concessions) Age Guide 3+ Running time 70 minutes plus an interval

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MUSIC TALKS JAMIE SMITH’S PAM AYRES MABON Pam Ayres brings her latest show to the Corn Exchange after the recent publication of her One of the most highly accomplished and book, You Made Me Late Again! critically acclaimed Interceltic/World/Roots bands in Britain today. Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for over 40 years. Her work is funny and Jamie Smith’s Mabon have built their approachable. Her hair-trigger timing, her reputation on their energy and dynamism, eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the outstanding original compositions and virtuoso absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides performances. The release of their highly the art. anticipated fifth albumThe Space Between now sees the band take their distinctive, infectious and award-winning music to the stage with a refreshed set, performing favourite tracks from the past alongside the new material.

Thu 18 Feb, 8pm Fri 19 Feb, 7.45pm New Greenham Arts Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Tickets £23

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Sat 20 Feb, 7pm Corn Exchange Tickets £17 (£14 concessions) Age guide 6+

16 Box Office 0845 5218 218(calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s Access Charge) THEATRE IPHIGENIA ‘By any measure going, this is perfect IN SPLOTT theatre: intelligent, PRESENTED BY SHERMAN CYMRU moving, and horribly, WRITTEN BY GARY OWEN horribly relevant.’ DIRECTED BY RACHEL O’RIORDAN A moving story about a girl whose life has spiralled out of ««««« control, until one night she is given the chance to be something The Guardian more. Effie’s life spirals through a mess of drink, drugs and drama every night, and a hangover worse than death the next day - until one night gives her the chance to be something more. Inspired by the enduring Greek myth, Gary Owen’s powerful drama drives home the high price people pay for society’s shortcomings. Effie will break your heart.

Wed 24 Feb, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Age guide 16+ Contains strong language and themes of an adult nature

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LIVE & LYRICAL CAFÉ CONCERTS SOUL LEGENDS From comedy double acts and PRESENTED BY Coming to you direct from the performance poets to a whole SOUTHERN SINFONIA USA… it’s the music of Aretha host of tremendously talented Franklin, James Brown, PETRA CONSORT 26 February musicians, each Live & Lyrical Michael Jackson, Tina Turner Young stars - guitar, viol, open-mic night is full of and more! , tenor. surprises. Renaissance to Baroque Talented singers and Expect an eclectic mix of treasures. musicians, jaw-dropping talent and a warm welcoming choreography and costumes BERNSTEIN REVEALED atmosphere at Newbury’s very revive Respect, Soul Man, 18 March own open-mic night. Let Box Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, Programme debut before Office know whether you are Midnight Hour, Proud Mary, London! Jason Carr, performing or just watching - You’re My First My Last My Sophie-Louise Dann, performers get a free drink! Everything, Ain’t No Stopping Edward Seckerson Us Now, Beat It, Get Down on HEAVENLY DUETS 29 April It, I Feel Good and many more Anne Allen: flute in this incredible feel good Cecily Beer: harp. show.

Thu 25 Feb, 8pm Fridays 1pm Sat 27 Feb, 7.45pm New Greenham Arts Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £5 (performers FREE) Tickets £7 (£11.25 including a Tickets £25 sandwich lunch – must order (buy 10 tickets get 1 free) the day before, £5 under-25s)

18 Box Office 0845 5218 218(calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s Access Charge) THEATRE A TWO MAN ‘Expertly performed and stupidly MACBETH entertaining’ PRESENTED BY OUT OF CHAOS IN ASSOCIATION WITH The Guardian BARNSLEY CIVIC, MAC BIRMINGHAM & OXFORD PLAYHOUSE (on Unmythable) More than 30 characters brilliantly and boldly brought to life by just two actors! The multi-award winning creators of Unmythable and Norsesome take on their greatest challenge yet: all the drama, intrigue and madness of Macbeth, performed by just two actors in 80 high-octane minutes! A Shakespeare classic quite unlike you’ve seen it before.

Wed 2 Mar, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 school groups) Age guide 12+

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MUSIC COMEDY BREABACH RUSSELL KANE: Scottish five-piece Breabach deliver their RIGHT MAN, WRONG AGE thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringly music. funny, award-winning stand-up performance Now hailed as one of the UK’s most dynamic and about growing up, growing down, and why exciting folk bands, Breabach launched their some things will just always be funny. career as winners of the Open Stage Award at Are you 16-years-old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but Celtic Connections in 2005. Since then, the band optimistically faking 25? Or maybe you’re full-on have steadily moved from strength to strength, 80 years, with the heart of three oxen! Don’t picking up accolades and earning international worry: this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right’ recognition on the world and roots music scenes. age - it’s the beauty and the curse of being a real person. Be sure to catch another awesome show from this multi-award winning , presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter. ‘A seriously good comedian’ ««««« The Times

Thu 3 Mar, 8pm Fri 4 Mar, 7.45pm New Greenham Arts Corn Exchange Tickets £13 (£10.50 concessions) Tickets £17 Age guide 15+

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MUSIC COMEDY UK PINK FLOYD PATRICK MONAHAN: EXPERIENCE: THE DISCO YEARS CLASSIC FLOYD The family’s favourite funnyman (and occasional disco dancer) is COLLECTION on tour across the UK with his brand new stand-up show! Recreating the atmosphere Charged by Patrick’s memories and reminiscences of being an of the great Pink Floyd immigrant to Great Britain, this is a laugh-out-loud show that is in concert. both thoughtful and smart as well as brilliantly silly! With a set list drawn from all ‘A spellbinding narrative…delightful, impressive and very the iconic albums including funny…’ Piper at the Gates of Dawn, «««« Saucer Full of Secrets, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, The The Scotsman Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, and featuring top musicians, this promises to be a great night out.

Sat 5 Mar, 7.45pm Sat 5 Mar, 8pm Corn Exchange New Greenham Arts Tickets £21 Tickets £13 Age guide 12+

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THEATRE THE WITCHES PRESENTED BY THE CURVE LEICESTER & ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON BY ROALD DAHL ADAPTED BY DAVID WOOD Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family. Witches absolutely detest children. They find them revolting and are planning to wipe them out like weasels! They want to squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. But one brave young boy and his grandmother have a plan to get rid of the witches for good… if only they can avoid being turned into mice. Directed by Curve Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster, The Witches features a hugely talented cast of actor-musicians and mind-boggling illusions that will leave you flabbergasted!

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Tue 8 Mar, 6.30pm Wed 9 Mar, 10am & 1.30pm Thu 10 Mar, 10am & 1.30pm Fri 11 Mar, 10am & 6.30pm Sat 12 Mar, 1.30pm & 6.30pm Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 school groups) Age guide 7+

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CIRCUS MUSIC OPUS 7 BARB JUNGR: SHELTER FROM THE STORM PRESENTED BY CIRCA TSUICA Barb Jungr joins hands across the Atlantic in a Looking for a rip-roaring good time? Join Circa major collaboration with . Tsuica in this fun and uproarious show. Shelter From The Storm is a fantastic A company of cracking musicians and daredevil collaboration between Barb and American acrobats serve a cocktail of funky brass progressive and contemporary jazz piano beats and awe-inspiring physical feats. As virtuoso, Laurence Hobgood, in his first major the performers play a joyous blend of ripping collaboration since his work with Kurt Elling. they show off their outrageous circus skills without dropping a note – or each other! The show includes three original songs by Barb and Laurence, alongside material by Dylan, Through a potent blend of risk-taking acrobatics Cohen, Mitchell, Springsteen, Rodgers and and foot-stomping live music, Circa Tsuica Hammerstein, Sondheim, and create a vibrant spectacle. Bacharach.

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Tue 15 Mar, 7.45pm Wed 16 Mar, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Tickets £21 Age guide 5+

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FILM COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG-A DIRTY DANCING SHOWTIME Join the fun and sing along one of the best-loved films of Nomads spring back with all time. another original musical theatre treat. Join Baby and Johnny in a fun-filled screening of the 1987 dance classic where YOU are the stars of the show. With the help of our Taking some of the very best host, you can join in the Merenge Dance Class, feel your partner’s musical numbers from the heartbeat, sing just like Lisa and make that dancing in the aisles stage and presenting them in REALLY dirty… a unique collage of amusing characters. It’s musical Join in all the magic moments and boo rotten Robbie, hiss tarty mayhem that will keep you Vivian, scream for Johnny, go ‘ahh’ for Baby and shout “creep” for smiling and your toes tapping. Neil, Max’s slimy Nephew. And remember, “nobody puts Baby in the corner”. This is your chance to show Patrick and Jennifer how it’s done.

Thu 17 Mar, 7.45pm Thu 17 – Sat 19 Mar, 8pm Corn Exchange New Greenham Arts Tickets £16 (buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free) Tickets £10 (£8 concessions) Age guide 15+

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TALKS COMMUNITY SIMON WESTON: SPRING EQUINOX MY LIFE, MY STORY Inspiring local dance talent. A truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the A celebration of dance front line of war, on the edge of death, to today a happy and performed by West Berkshire contented father, grandfather and national treasure. Schools, youth dance companies, community groups It was the conflict of a generation and one that many will never and specialist performing arts forget. On the second of April 1982 Argentina invaded the institutes. Falklands Islands with the aim of recapturing them. Audiences can come and watch The islands became a battleground and the UK government were either one of the acts or both at quick to defend both the islands and its inhabitants. a discounted rate. What was to follow saw the deaths of 655 Argentine soldiers Your opportunity to enjoy and 255 British Serviceman. Amongst those who were sent to watching a wealth of young the conflict was Simon Weston OBE. In one of the most horrific local dance talent. Always moments of the conflict the RFA Sir Galahad was bombed by two inspiring! Argentine planes, aboard at the time was Simon. This was an event which would change his life forever.

Tue 22 Mar, Sat 19 Mar, 7.45pm Act I 7pm, Act II 8.30pm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £17.50 (£15.50 concessions) Tickets Both Acts: £10 (£8 concessions), One Act Only: £6 (£ 5 conc)

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COMEDY ROMESH ‘Ranganathan’s punchlines are RANGANATHAN: sharper and funnier IRRATIONAL than many of his peers’ Romesh Ranganathan is back on tour with a hilarious new comedy show. The Guardian You’ll have seen him all over the TV recently on the likes of Mock the Week, You’re Fired and Asian Provocateur. Now is the time to catch him live. Irrational will see Romesh explore the rationality of his worldview, examine the issues close to his heart, and explain why everybody else is wrong about them. Having gained much acclaim on the comedy circuit for his previous tours, Irrational promises to be a hit!

Wed 23 Mar, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Age guide 14+

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COMEDY MUSIC SCOTTISH THREE DEGREES FALSETTO SOCK The most soulful female group on the circuit. PUPPET THEATRE The Three Degrees are well known for their soulful voices, Earth’s funniest footwear beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows. Recognised all around come to town with a brand the world for songs like When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man, new show of songs, sketches, and Take Good Care Of Yourself. socks and violence. This American female vocal group formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Catch these minging detectives and have been touring continuously for more than 40 years! as they get their head around The group has remained a trio with two of the original members crime. Will it be Pump Fiction, and is now made up of Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday & Freddie Pool. The 39 Insteps or The Usual Sockspects? Only one way to find out! Includes the best of their recent sketches and brand new stuff too!

Thu 24 Mar, 8pm Sat 26 Mar, 7.45pm New Greenham Arts Corn Exchange Tickets £13 Tickets £26 (£38.50 VIP Tickets) VIP tickets include seats in the first (£10.50 concessions) two rows and a change to meet the band Age guide 12+

cornexchangenew.com 29 DANCE TAP FACTORY ‘Exhilarating’ Birmingham Post A dazzling and amazing dance spectacular and cirque experience. This tremendously visual and highly exciting show features the ‘Breathtaking’ world’s best tap dancers and international musicians as they blend UK Theatre Network the art of dance, percussion and comedy with cirque acrobatics. Packed with urban dance, tap dance, hip-hop, comedy, and aerial acrobatics; this amazing, fully choreographed spectacular features mind-blowing live percussion and acrobats that will set your pulses racing. This dynamic work was created by Vincent Pausanias and comes to the Corn Exchange as part of a highly successful world tour.

Sun 27 Mar, 2.30pm & 7pm Corn Exchange Tickets £24 (£22 concessions)

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MUSIC COMEDY MERCURY DEBRA STEPHENSON: One of the world’s most NIGHT OF ONE HUNDRED VOICES authentic tributes to Queen. The star of BBC’s and The Impressions Show, and Winners of the National Tribute ITV’s , and takes to the stage Awards, Mercury have firmly for an evening of comedy, music and impressions! established themselves as one of the best Queen tributes ‘An amazingly accomplished performer’ around. The show includes Radio Times fantastic and authentic performances of the most popular Queen hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many more.

Thu 31 Mar, 7.45pm Fri 1 Apr, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £19.50 Tickets £17 (£17.50 concessions)

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THEATRE FAMILY MARGARET THATCHER RUMPELSTILTSKIN QUEEN OF SOHO PRESENTED BY RIPSTOP THEATRE AND NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE A drag comedy musical extravaganza like no other! A woolly wonderland of a show with spinning, weaving, lively puppetry, music and On the eve of the vote on Section 28 Maggie gets storytelling. lost in Soho and accidentally becomes a superstar, but will she change her mind about Auntie spins as hard as she can to make the the homophobic bill before it’s too late? A camp wool for the king’s special jumper. But the royals odyssey about gay rights, the 80s and disco! are out of cash, the girl who is helping is useless at spinning and the prince just wants to be a ‘A rollicking good laugh, no matter what side of shepherd. Everyone gets their threads in a twist the political spectrum you sit on’ and then Rumpel... you-know-who steps in. «««««Attitude

Fri 1 Apr, 8pm Sat 2 Apr, 11.30am New Greenham Arts New Greenham Arts Tickets £16 Tickets £10.50 Age guide 15+ Age guide 3+ Running time 45 minutes

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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY NEW:MUSIC SHOWCASE THE WIZARD OF OZ Showcasing the some of the best local rock Batten down the hatches, Newbury Musical music. Theatre Society is taking us on a whirlwind journey to Oz! This spring showcase will be a lively mixture of pop punk, classic American rock and rock ‘n’ Adapted from the classic Judy Garland film, roll! Fast-paced live music to get you rockin’ this brilliant family show follows Kansas girl, out! Bands whose influences range from Foo Dorothy, and her fantastic new friends – Fighters to Springsteen with some anarchy in a brainless scarecrow, a heartless tinman and a the middle, sure to get you on your feet! You can cowardly lion - on their magical journey ‘Over the expect impressive guitar riffs throughout, a blend Rainbow’ to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. of clean vocals to admire and coarse vocals to Can Dorothy escape the vengeful Wicked Witch coax the rebellious side in you. of the West, and make it back to the humble home she loves?

Sat 2 Apr, 7pm Tue 5 - Sat 9 Apr, 7.30pm Corn Exchange Sat 9 Apr, 2.30pm Tickets £4 in advance Corn Exchange (£6 on the door) Tickets £14.50 Age guide 14+

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COMEDY DANCE CRAIG CAMPBELL: SAFE DON’T LOOK DOWN PRESENTED BY ZOIELOGIC DANCE THEATRE One of stand-up’s most charismatic and inventive performers. Dance theatre at its most thrilling. This internationally acclaimed comedian is one Set against the imagined backdrop of New of stand-ups most charismatic and imaginative York’s world famous Empire State Building, performers with hilarious tales of globetrotting five outstanding male performers inhabit the adventure never failing to impress (one expectant world of the heroic construction workers of mother laughed so hard her waters broke!). 1930; the men whose skills, dedication and sheer bravery helped make this incredible Craig has previously been seen on Michael building a ground-breaking first. The emotionally McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s charged performance, combined with a punchy Good News, and Alan Davies’ As Yet Untitled. choreographic language, pits masculinity ‘Loud, beautifully crafted tales of against fragility. Like the history of the Empire outsider adventure’ State Building, Safe is chock full of cinematic Independent vignettes, hope, optimism, collective spirit and the ultimate friendship that only determination and brotherhood can bring.

Sat 9 Apr, 8pm Wed 13 Apr, 7.45pm New Greenham Arts Corn Exchange Tickets £16 Tickets £14 (£12 concessions) Age guide 12+

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MUSIC MUSIC THE FUREYS FOREVER JACKSON Legends of Irish music and song. The number one Michael Jackson tribute in the UK. Formed in 1978, The Fureys have long since been a favourite on the Irish folk scene. Best known Robin Parsons pays true homage to the late for songs such as I Will Love You, When You great Michael Jackson, replicating his distinctive Were Sweet Sixteen, The Green Fields of France, tones and mirroring those infamous dance The Old Man, Red Rose Café, and Leaving Nancy, moves down to meticulous detail. the band are back at the Corn Exchange and With electrifying choreography, stunning special ready to give it their all. Their emotive songs stir effects, superb musicians and a vast catalogue many emotions… tears and laughter, sadness of hits – from the Jackson 5’s Can You Feel It to and joy. solo pieces such as Billie Jean, Thriller and Beat It, this is truly a show for everyone.

Fri 15 Apr, 7.45pm Sat 16 Apr, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £19.50 (£18 concessions) Tickets £20.50 (£18.50 concessions)

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THEATRE STONES IN HIS POCKETS ‘Hilarious, lovable and at times almost PRESENTED BY THE THEATRE CHIPPING NORTON breathtaking’ AND THE DUKES LANCASTER IN ASSOCIATION WITH OXFORDSHIRE THEATRE COMPANY The Scotsman A quirky comedy about the effects of Hollywood on a small Irish village. ‘Richly funny’ A quiet Irish village community is turned upside down with the arrival of a Hollywood film crew, looking for the ‘real’ Ireland for The Telegraph their latest schmaltzy blockbuster. A pair of extras, Charlie and Jake, watch with amazement, envy and delight as cultures clash, divas strop, and everyone fights over the last portion of lemon meringue pie. Two actors play a vast array of eccentric and lovable characters in this universally loved, worldwide comic theatre sensation. Written with poignancy and sincerity, performed at breakneck pace, this play has made deep connection with audiences in over 30 countries.

Tue 19 Apr, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Tickets £17 (£15 concessions) Age guide 12+

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CABARET COMEDY LADYBOYS THE ALL-STAR OF BANGKOK STAND-UP TOUR More songs and musical production numbers Presenting four heavyweight comics in the than you could shake a sequined hip to. biggest comedy tour of the year. Energetic, exotic, eclectic and completely Featuring double Sony Award winner and star unpredictable – those sensationally glamorous of Mock The Week, Gary Delaney; top comedy Ladyboys of Bangkok are ready to whoop it up trickster and star of BBC 1’s The Magicians, Pete in Britain with a dazzling new production of the Firman; Kiwi compere Jarred Christmas and country’s most popular touring cabaret show. It’s unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks a night of pure escapism releasing you from the team captain and one of ’s 100 humdrum of everyday life in a euphoric bubble of Greatest Stand-Ups in the World, Sean Hughes. laughter, glamour, glitz and music. ‘One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone’ Time Out (on Jarred Christmas)

Wed 20 Apr, 7.45pm Thu 21 Apr, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Corn Exchange Tickets £25 (£23 concessions) Tickets £21 Age guide 14+

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MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

VIN GARBUTT THE REAL THING BARB JUNGR’S A well-known voice on the Britain’s No.1 Soul band BLUE HOURS scene. celebrates an incredible 40 Barb Jungr hosts an evening years in the business. Powerful, hugely moving, with special guest, Robb warm, inspired, funny and Featuring hits such as You Johnson. gut wrenchingly honest; Vin’s to Me Are Everything, Can’t This Blue Hours will feature songs are inspired by the Get By Without You and You’ll a specially created version of folk tradition, but have been Never Know What You’re Gentle Man, Robb Johnson’s transformed over time into Missing, the band’s three 5 star project of songs about gritty social comment and life original vocalists, Chris and his grandfathers. Barb will observations. He is renowned Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith introduce the evening with a for his hilarious intros, but for perform with their own five small set of her own before him his song lyrics are the crux piece band in a performance performing in Gentle Man, of his performance. Winner of that includes all of their best- alongside Britain’s superb the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards selling hits. songwriter Robb Johnson ‘Best Live Act’ Award 2001. and with pianist Jenny Carr. Join us at what promises to be a very special and moving evening of music.

Fri 22 Apr, 8pm Sat 23 Apr, 7.45pm Fri 29 Apr, 8pm New Greenham Arts Corn Exchange New Greenham Arts Tickets £13 Tickets £23.50 Tickets £15 (£21 concessions) (£13 concessions)

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VISUAL ARTS SUSAN SLUGLETT: PERFUME ISLAND Perfume Island is an exhibition of new work by London based artist Susan Sluglett, winner of last year’s Greenham Common Open Submission Sluglett is a painter whose gestural and expressive work explores narratives and characters. In 2013 she was awarded the prestigious Jerwood Painting Fellowship, with a related exhibition at Jerwood Visual Arts. In 2015 Sluglett was the first Artist-in-Residence at Borough Road Gallery, culminating with her exhibition, Hands : Susan Sluglett, A Conversation with the Borough Group.

Friday 19 February – Wednesday 13 April New Greenham Arts FREE New Greenham Arts Gallery is open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm

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FREE OUTDOOR EVENT THE PEOPLE’S TOWER PRESENTED BY OLIVIER GROSSETÊTE Be a part of one of our most extraordinary outdoor events yet! Join acclaimed French artist Olivier Grossetête and his team to create a giant castle in Newbury town centre. Assembled without cranes or machines, and with only human power and cardboard boxes galore, this incredible temporary tower will then be the focus of a dramatic and hugely enjoyable demolition the following day. Olivier can only create this amazing structure with your help. Sign up now to be part of the team in a series of fun group workshops in the week leading up to the event in May 2016.

Contact [email protected] The Corn Exchange’s Outdoor Arts Programme is supported by for more details Greenham Common Trust and Arts Council England More details coming soon - visit: WWW.CORNEXCHANGENEW.COM/OUTDOOR

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LITTLE ONES JUNIORS ADULTS JUNIOR YOUTH EASTER BONNETS DRAMA OIL PAINTING

Make your own Easter Bonnet The perfect group for kids Join Tessa Kirby as she helps with artist Clara Flintoff. with big imaginations and a to guide those who want to Perfect for budding artists (or love for performing! Members try this art form for the even fashion designers) - be will explore characters first time, and to help more prepared to get messy and and stories, developing experienced painters to creative! their performance and develop their technique. communication skills, whilst building confidence and having fun.

10.30am – 12pm Tuesdays Wednesdays Wed 30 Mar 4.45pm – 5.45pm 2pm – 4pm New Greenham Arts 23 Feb – 22 Mar 13 Jan – 23 Mar £4 (Adults and Children) New Greenham Arts (no session 17 Feb) Suitable for ages 3 – 8 £25 (per 5 week term) New Greenham Arts Suitable for ages 7 – 11 £100 for ten week course

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You can make a difference and support us in a variety of different ways Take advantage of priority booking for live events and films as well as exclusive discounts and more.

Join us by becoming a MEMBER today for just £30 per year and you will receive: • Priority booking for live events • Priority booking for film • 10% off all food and drink in the Kitchen and Bar • Regular exclusive discounts at other local businesses • Free ticket exchanges and resales

Join us by becoming a FRIEND today for just £60 per year and you will receive: • All of the benefits of the Members PLUS, • No booking fees • Invitation to a VIP event (at least 2 per annum) • Name on website and supporters page in the season brochure • Account manager to deal with bespoke queries

Join us by becoming a PATRON today for just £240 per year and you will receive:

• All of the benefits of the Friends PLUS, • Invitation to an annual event: learn about artistic decision making and developing the season over a glass of wine with our Director • An invitation to pantomime guest night. Come and meet the cast • Two pairs of complimentary tickets per annum (on selected shows)

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Corn Exchange gratefully acknowledges funding from

We also gratefully acknowledge support from:

We would like to thank all our volunteers for kindly giving up their time to the Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts.

Corn Exchange Newbury and New Greenham Arts are grateful for the support and generosity of the following individuals, as well as those who wish to remain anonymous.

PATRONS FRIENDS Mr & Mrs Lumsden Mrs J Baker Mrs M Allen Mrs Jan Malsingh Miss Mary J Buxey Richard Bayly Mrs J M E Milsom Susan Vandyk Mrs Janet Bensley Mark and Maggie Mitchell Mrs J Blore Misses A & J Pickering Eddie Dove Miss P H Simpson

cornexchangenew.com 45 BOOKING www.cornexchangenew.com Talk To Us 0845 5218 218 Calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s Access Charge Mon 10am - 5pm | Tue - Sat 10am - 7pm | Sun 11am - 5pm Sunday hours may sometimes vary. On bank holiday Box Office opens 1 hour before the show starts. Email Us [email protected] Season Booking Opens Members + Friends priority booking opens Thursday 19 November Public booking opens Thursday 26 November Some performances are on general sale in advance of the publication of the brochure Become a member from £30 per year www.cornexchangenew.com/membership

Discounts Concessions are available on selected shows for: Groups, under-19s, senior citizens, full-time students, key workers, registered disabled may not get a concessionary priced ticket - but could be eligible for a free companion ticket. Sign Up /cornexchange @cornexchange www.cornexchangenew.com/signup

Booking Fees From Thursday 9 July, all live events and live broadcasts (including encores) will be subject to a £1 booking fee when booked online or on the telephone. For films this will be 65p. This fee is capped at £6 in any one telephone transaction. Bookings made in person at the Box Office will be processed free of charge. Friends and Patrons are exempt from the Ticket Booking Fee. No fees are payable for any of our Get Involved programme.

Terms • Tickets are non-refundable except in the case of a cancelled event • In the case of a sold-out show £1 per ticket will be payable on tickets returned for resale and exchange. Postage £1.20 charge • Only one discount per ticket and proof required to collect concessionary tickets • Tickets for babies up to 18 months cost a £1 administration fee • Where Family Tickets are advertised, at least 2 of the 4 ticket holders must be under-19 • All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult • Pushchairs and prams will not be permitted inside the auditorium • Some ticket prices include a contribution, of either £1 or 50p, to the investment fund levy. This is part of our agreed contractual arrangements with the visiting company. Data Protection The Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust is committed to complying with The Data Protection Act (1998) and to upholding the principles of good information handling practice.

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Corn Exchange Seating Plan Visit Us

STAGE Corn Exchange Market Place BB CC Newbury DD Berkshire A RG14 5BD B

C STALLS D New Greenham Arts E 113 Lindenmuth Way F G Greenham Business Park H Newbury J K Berkshire L

BALCONY RG19 6HN M N P Q R Travel S T Corn Exchange U V Is in the town centre and just W 5 minutes walk from the train station. It is surrounded by a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 number of car parks, £1 after 6pm. Access New Greenham Arts • Visit www.cornexchangenew.com/access for full access Is an 8 minute drive away from information the Corn Exchange. A bus service is available. It also has a • Please tell us when booking if you require an induction loop car park directly in front of the or if you use a wheelchair building. • The Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts are fully accessible by wheelchair and toilets are accessible • Guide Dogs welcome

Volunteers Events wouldn’t happen without our team of dedicated volunteers. If you are over 18 and interested in taking part email [email protected] or call 01635 517965

The Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust is registered charity 1080567 and 3908975 company limited by guarantee. New Greenham Arts is managed by the Corn Exchange and funded by Greenham Common Trust. Brochure design by Farrows Creative www.farrowscreative.com All information correct at time of print on 04/11/15. Please check the website for up-to-date information

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