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The hottest ticket in town South Hill Park Arts Centre · Bracknell wilde theatre · mansion house · cinema · italian gardens · studio theatre · gallery bars · licensed wedding venue · recital room · art and dance studios · restaurant Spring – Summer 2019 Members can book from Wed 10 April southhillpark.org.uk TO BOOK Non-membersVISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK from Tue 16 April 1 SOUTH HILL PARK TODAY CREATIVITY at its soul and COMMUNITY at its heart Described as the ‘Jewel in the Crown of Berkshire’ (GET READING), registered charity South Hill Park has been providing arts to the local community since it first opened its doors in 1973. The last 45 years have seen the arts centre grow its offer from a place of productions and festivals to a venue in the heart of Bracknell’s community. We are now engaging residents in learning and participation, nurturing talent and skills, providing enriched volunteer opportunities and much needed youth activities, and we continue to offer a range of experiences for all to enjoy. Unfortunately along with most arts providers across the UK, South Hill Park has also experienced year on year cuts in funding. We are now in a position where we need to look for a range of alternative ways to support the work of South Hill Park and all of our activities. We are confident that with the help and support of our audiences, local partners, businesses and the local community we can continue to make a difference to the lives of people in Bracknell. There are three ways you can support us right now: • volunteer your time and skills • make a donation ACT • get involved in our fundraising efforts. For more information and to get involved contact our NOW Development Manager on [email protected] Bracknell Together Walk Sun 7 July 9am Adults £5 in advance or £10 on the day, Under 14s FREE South Hill Park, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Easthampstead Park, are hosting the first Bracknell Together Walk. A family-friendly 5k sponsored walk, starting and finishing in the beautiful grounds of South Hill Park, is a great way to support your favourite Bracknell charity. Places must be booked on our website. For more details, please visit southhillpark.org.uk 2 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123 WELCOME TO SOUTH HILL PARK Welcome Contents 2018/19 has been a bumper year: a record-breaking South Hill Park Productions 5 Easter musical, critically acclaimed and award- Bracknell Forest nominated pantomime and more people visiting Arts Festival South Hill Park than ever before, and this summer 10 promises much, much more. Jason Donovan, Open-air Summer Productions Jack Dee, tributes to Judy Garland, Dolly Parton, at South Hill Park 11 Elvis Presley and Dire Straits and the return of Comedy at South Hill Park 12 our annual Festival of Food and Music will keep you dancing and rolling in the aisles. Wilde Sundays 13 Why travel all the way to Scotland when nine great British comics Bracknell Jazz 14 come to Bracknell this July ahead of their Edinburgh Festival Bracknell Jazz seasons? The Handlebards makes its South Hill Park debut in Young Musicians 15 May and June, with two popular Shakespeare plays performed in the Grounds and our summer production this year is the timeless Associate Company classic for all the family, Grimm Tales. Think you know your fairy Productions 16 tales? Think again… Guest Productions 18 Comedy, music, drama and dance, we’ve got it all at Diary 24 South Hill Park, and for the first time, we are celebrating the arts across Bracknell Forest (page 10). Highlights include: Guest Productions 26 Summer of Love / Woodstock 50-year Anniversary Concert, September Highlights 31 the laugh-out-loud Murder She Didn’t Write and An Evening of Exhibitions 32 Popular Classics with the Westminster Chamber Orchestra (with 50 musicians on the Wilde Theatre Stage). Dining at South Hill Park 34 In these tough economic times we remain grateful to our major Information 35 stakeholders: Bracknell Forest Council and Bracknell Town Council Adult Workshops CW11 for their ongoing support, but, as funding levels fall, the Arts Centre must act quickly to find new ways to maintain this unique venue and Adult Courses CW5 deliver an arts programme we can all enjoy. This autumn we will Young People’s Workshops CW4 launch a new giving campaign to support our charitable objectives. Young People’s Courses CW2 I invite you to help us build a strong, exciting and long future. Have a great summer. Craig Titley Executive Director Looking for a venue for your party or function? How about the Coach House at South Hill Park. An exclusive new space with its own private bar. Perfect Main front cover image: Candy (page 16) for weddings, parties, proms, anniversaries and more. For enquiries email [email protected] or C Concessions available call 01344 413514. Jayne Eyre Murder She Romeo a Juliet The Three Degrees Didn't Write 16 10 26 31 TO BOOK VISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK 3 INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VISIT N FOR 2019E W The Coach House Now open for bookings, an exclusive space with its own private bar, perfect for larger events Add a sprinkle of theatrical (seating up to approx 110). Weddingssplendour to your special day Enjoy a complete wedding package at South Hill Park • Available for receptions and • Fabulous well-kept grounds banquets throughout the year and an Italian garden ideal • Licensed for wedding for memorable photographs ceremonies of the special day • A range of spaces including a • A bespoke, quality, in-house 320 capacity theatre auditorium catering service and intimate civil ceremony • Convenient location in the rooms with natural lighting heart of Berkshire (close to and period features M3 and M4), free parking To host your ceremony, reception and party celebrations email [email protected] or call 01344 413514 Photos: zoewarboysphotography.co.uk For weddings in the Haversham Room visit bracknell-forest.gov.uk Vegan Food Area · Real Ale Craft Stalls · Food Stalls estival of Bar · BBQ Area TheThe FFestival of Children’s Play Area Face-painting Food and music Wine Tasting Area FooD,F OLK, JAzz MUSIC AND MORE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Sat 8 - Sun 9 June BUT our vendors will Free CHARGE FOR THEIR Sat 10am–6pm – music finishes at 8pm PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Sun 10am–5pm – music finishes at 6pm 4 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123 A SOUTH HILL PARK PRODUCTION Director The exuberance, colour, Mark Hooper fun and excitement Choreographer of the original Charlotte Steele MAIDENHEAD ADVERTISER ON MADAGASCAR EASTER 2018 Musical Director Tim Cumper An explosion of colour Set and Costume Designer and anticipation Victoria Spearing MUDDY STILETTOES ON SEUSSICAL EASTER 2017 Sound Designer Phil Hoegger Wed 17 – Mon 22 April High School Musical Wed, Thu & Mon 12noon & 4pm We’re all in this together! Fri – Sun 2 & 7pm South Hill Park’s popular Easter production is back, and dancing Relaxed performance on the tables, with Disney’s smash-hit show High School Thu 12noon Musical, produced by the same creative team which brought Wilde Theatre you the sell-out smash hit Madagascar – A Musical Adventure and Seussical. Recommended 5yrs+ Disney’s 2006 blockbuster movie-musical comes to life on Running time the Wilde Theatre stage this Easter as Troy, Gabriella and the 125mins inc 20min interval students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends £15–£21 C Y e+ and family whilst balancing their classes and spontaneously Members £18 Fri 7pm bursting into song. 63yrs+ £15 Wed–Fri Disney’s High School Musical, with its epic dance numbers Family £14.25 per person and upbeat tunes, including We’re All in This Together, Up to 6 people, max 2 adults Breaking Free and Bop to the Top, is the ideal Easter treat Wed–Fri for the whole family. Family tickets · only £14.25 per person Up to 6 people, max 2 adults. Wed–Fri performances This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance A professionally produced community production materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk TO BOOK VISITC SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UKCONCESSIONS AVAILABLE 5 A SOUTH HILL PARK PRODUCTION Fri 23 – Sun 25 Aug Thu 29 Aug – Sun 1 Sept Grimm Tales 12noon & 4pm Think you know your fairy stories? Think again… Thu 29 Aug 12noon A colourful collection of enchanting tales from Relaxed performance* the Grimm Brothers is brought to life in this Wilde Theatre spellbinding adaptation by poet laureate Recommended 7yrs+ Carol Ann Duffy. From the family drama of £21 C Y e+ Hansel and Gretel, to the touching tale of Members £18 Fri 23 Aug Cinderella, and other magical stories, this 63yrs+ £15 Thu & Fri only is the perfect summer treat for the family. Family £14.25 per person Adapted for the stage by Tim Supple, Grimm Tales Up to 6 people, max 2 adults excluding Sat 31 Aug & was first produced at the Young Vic Theatre in 1994 Sun 1 Sept to critical acclaim. By This atmospheric production breathes new life Brothers Grimm into some of the most popular and memorable Adapted by fairy tale characters, and brings these timeless Carol Ann Duffy classics to a modern-day audience. Dramatised by Tim Supple and The Young Vic Company Family tickets · only £14.25 per person Director Up to 6 people, max 2 adults. Excluding Sat 31 Aug & Sun 1 Sept Kirstie Davis Musical Director Tim Cumper Set Designer Victoria Spearing Lighting Designer Alan Valentine Atrium Meal Deal for Kirstie Davis is a professional director Grimm Tales ticket holders and has worked at many theatres Kids eat FREE on the day of around the country including the Lyric performance – one free kids meal Theatre Hammersmith, Salisbury for every adult meal purchased.