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Compass Theatre, Winston Churchill Theatre and Manor Farm Heritage September to December Theatres 2017

comedy • plays • ch ildren ’s show s • music • events

www.hillingdontheatres.uk The Chameleons Amateur Dramatic Society presents It Runs In The Family by Ray Cooney Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 September at 7.30pm and Saturday 9 September at 2.30pm A classic British farce set in a hospital and focussed on the many problems faced by Dr Mortimore, as he negotiates his dubious past and a career-defining event.

Compass Theatre Cost: Thursday all £10 / Friday to Saturday £12 / Concessions £10 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

DK proDuKtions present Compass Kidz Saturdays at 10.30am (ages 4 to 7) and 11.30am (ages 7 to 10) on 9, 16, 23 and 30 September; 7 and 14 October; 4, 11, 18 and 25 November Compass Kidz learn about performance, teamwork and confident communication through fun drama and music activities. Run by the producers of Compass Theatre Pantomimes. Compass Theatre Cost: £60 for term of 10 classes Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Friends of Hall presents Comedy Compass Sundays at 8pm on 10 September, 8 October and 12 November Find great value entertainment for a good cause at our monthly comedy nights, in the Compass Bar. Featuring a line-up of professional and up-and- coming comedians. Raising funds for Friends of Ickenham Hall. Compass Theatre Check the website to see who’s appearing next. Cost: £5 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

2 Hillingdon Council and Open House London present Manor Farm’s Open House History Weekend Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September with activities from 10am to 5pm As part of the London Open House Weekend, enjoy free access to buildings across Manor Farm, including the Community Hut, Little Barn (Manor Farm Library), Great Barn (Sunday only), Stables, Manor Farm House and Pram Shed, with rare access upstairs at Manor Farm House. There will also be a Norman settlement on the motte with living history tent, crafts, archery and combat demonstrations, historical dance (Sunday only) from medieval to Tudors, accompanied by live period music. Children’s activities will include crafts and storytelling, the Hillingdon Autumn Show and a pop-up cinema, showing historic footage of the area. Cost: Free Book: No booking required Manor Farm Site Farm Manor

Hillingdon Autumn Show Great Barn, Saturday 16 September, 1.30pm Closing date for entries Friday 8 September. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/bloom

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Culture Bite, the council’s annual festival celebrating arts, literature and culture is set to return this September offering even more events over a longer time frame. Culture Bite Launch The festival immerses the borough’s at Open House Weekend libraries, theatres and a host of other venues Sunday 17 September, across Hillingdon offering drama, creative 7.30pm to 9pm, writing, arts and crafts and talks from The Great Barn, Manor Farm, bestselling authors. There’s something on offer for all ages, providing you with the opportunity to take a little nibble or a big bite! Join us for our Culture Bite launch event for an evening This year’s programme will begin on with highly acclaimed Sunday 17 September and will run until the historical author Michael end of October. Jecks, who has written more than 40 books and has always been fascinated by history. 2017 Cost: £3.

To book to attend one of these events or to find out more visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culturebite or go to your local library.

4 Books and the City Afternoon Tea Doctor Who Friday 30 September, Extravaganza! 2pm to 4pm, Haste Hill Golf Club, Northwood Saturday 23 September, 6.30pm to 9pm, Afternoon tea with fabulous Library authors Penny Parkes, Holly Hepburn, Juliet Ashton, Dani Join us for a special family- Atkins and Heidi Swain. friendly, interactive sci-fi Includes bubbly, a goody bag super event. There will be and a free book! Doctor Who authors, Doctor Who crafts, Doctor Who talks Cost: £15. and Doctor Who books! Cost: Free. Darkness over Germany Tuesday 10 October, 7.30pm to 9pm, A Night of Crime Compass Theatre, Ickenham Monday 2 October, A new edition of the iconic book 7.30pm to 9pm, by E. Amy Buller, Darkness Winston Churchill Theatre, over Germany: A Warning from Ruislip History featuring a new An evening of crime with debuts foreword by Kurt Barling, Professor of Journalism at T.A.Cotterall, Sarah Naughton Middlesex University London, and Emma Curtis. Features a and an afterword by Principal, very special talk from award- Edmund Newell. Edmund, Kurt winning author Philip Kerr. and Dr Maren Lickhardt of the Cost: £5. University of Griefswald discuss the book and its impact on our society today. Cost: £5. 5 Stars at Knight School of Drama presents Saturday morning drama classes From Saturday 16 September Children aged 5 to 18 gain confidence in fun, sociable classes learning stagecraft, voice production, mime, and improvisation. All taught by trained Trinity, Guildhall and LAMDA coaches, also able to prepare

Compass Theatre those wanting to take associated exams. Cost: £75 for the term, in advance Book: [email protected] 07956 123626

Hillingdon Libraries presents Culture Bite Sunday 17 September to Tuesday 31 October Culture Bite is the council’s festival that celebrates art, literature and culture. The season immerses libraries, theatres and a host of other venues across Hillingdon in drama, creative writing, hands-on art and crafts and author talks – there’s something for everyone. Barnard’s Bookshop, Uxbridge, is sponsoring this year’s Culture Bite and will be selling books at every author event. Cost: Various, please check website Various venues across the borough Book: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/culturebite

Hillingdon Libraries presents Culture Bite launch event with Michael Jecks Sunday 17 September at 7.30pm Join us for the launch of Culture Bite and an evening with highly-acclaimed historical author Michael Jecks, who has written more than 40 books and has always been fascinated by history. The Great Barn Cost: £3 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

6 Pastiche Musical Theatre presents Musical Milestones Thursday 21 to Friday 22 September at 7.30pm

Saturday 23 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Theatre Compass Pastiche Musical Theatre returns to the Compass Theatre, following their hugely successful production of Hello Dolly, with the second part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, Musical Milestones. In aid of Hillingdon Brain Tumour Group. Cost: £10 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Hillingdon Musical Society presents Oklahoma! Winston Churchill Theatre Winston Wednesday 20 to Friday 22 September Saturday 23 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Enjoy the original Rogers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! Based on a play written in 1931, the musical is full to the brim with memorable songs. It’s an evening not to be missed. Cost: £15 / Concessions £12 excluding Saturday Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Workers’ Education Association presents Courses starting

September 2017 Theatre Compass Tuesdays to Thursdays, from September to December Classes in Film and Media, Art Appreciation, Politics, Foreign Languages and History start in September. No qualifications or prior knowledge are required to attend and new students are always welcome. Find out more at www.hillingdontheatres.uk Cost: From £40 to £94.50 for the term Book: www.wea.org.uk 0800 328 1060

7 Ruislip Operatic Society presents What A Wonderful World Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 September at 7.30pm Saturday 30 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm A fantastic musical compilation show, whisking you around the world in fantastically choreographed dance numbers. Featuring songs from the best-loved shows around, including The Lion King, 42nd Street and Les Miserables. Cost: £13 to £15 Winston Theatre Churchill Book: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ruislipoperatic 07905 932366

Culture Bite presents Thriller Queens! Wednesday 27 September at 7.30pm Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening with these thriller queens of crime fiction – Lucy Atkins and Sabine Durrant, plus a special guest! Find out how these authors write the stories that give you the chills that you can’t get enough of.

Compass Theatre Cost: £5 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Culture Bite presents National Poetry Day with Benet Brandreth Thursday 28 September at 7.30pm Especially for National Poetry Day, come and join Shakespeare expert Benet Brandreth, as he talks about all things poetry, language and renaissance. You will also get to hear about his fantastic book The Great Barn The Spy of Venice! Cost: £5 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

8 Hillingdon Council presents Tea dances Winston Churchill Theatre Winston Thursdays from 1.30pm to 4pm on 28 September, 26 October, 23 November and 14 December Keep fit, socialise and have some fun at sessions for both beginners and advanced dancers over the age of 55. Open to Hillingdon residents and up to three guests. Book with your HillingdonFirst card. Cost: Free, advance booking required Book: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/teadance 01895 556688

Culture Bite presents Afternoon Tea with

Books and the City Club Golf Hill Haste Friday 30 September at 2pm Afternoon tea with fabulous authors Penny Parkes, Holly Hepburn, Juliet Ashton, Dani Atkins and Heidi Swain. Tickets include bubbly, a goody bag and free book. Cost: £15 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Culture Bite presents A Night of Crime Monday 2 October at 7.30pm Churchill Theatre Winston An evening of crime with debut authors TA Cotterall, Sarah Naughton and Emma Curtis. The night will also include a very special talk from award-winning author Philip Kerr. Cost: £5 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

9 Argosy Players present Sherlock Holmes: Hound of the Baskervilles Thursday 5 to Friday 6 October at 7.30pm Saturday 7 October at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Celebrating the 70th anniversary of bringing live theatre and entertainment to the Hillingdon community, Argosy Players proudly invite you to this production of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most chilling Compass Theatre tale about a dark, gothic creature roaming wild across the Moors. Cost: £12 / Concessions £10 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Culture Bite presents Darkness Over Germany Tuesday 10 October at 7.30pm A new edition of the iconic book by E Amy Buller, Darkness over Germany: A Warning from History, features a new foreword by Kurt Barling, Professor of Journalism at Middlesex University London, and an afterword by Principal, Edmund Newell. At this event, Edmund, Kurt and Dr Maren Lickhardt (University of Compass Theatre Griefswald) discuss the book and its impact on our society today. Cost: £5 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

KLOS Musical Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 October at 7.30pm Saturday 14 October at 2pm and 7pm The film of this magical musical is part of all our childhoods. See that magic recreated onstage as much-loved characters come to life before your eyes and Harold Arlen and EY Harburg’s songs delight your ears. Cost: £15 / Concessions £13 Winston Theatre Churchill Book: www.klosmusicaltheatre.co.uk 020 8207 2340

10 Culture Bite presents Jeanette Winterson:

The Reformation of Marriage Theatre Compass Wednesday 11 October at 7.30pm The charismatic novelist, who explores love, passion and freedom in her fiction, re-imagines the union of loving human beings, as she did at the Hay Festival earlier this year. Jeanette’s books include Why Be Happy?, The Passion, Oranges are Not the Only Fruit and, most recently, The Gap of Time. Cost: £10 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Proscenium presents The Changeling

by Middleton and Rowley Theatre Compass Wednesday 1 to Saturday 4 November at 7.45pm Jacobean revenge tragedy, mixing sex, death and wicked humour. Beatrice-Joanna is in love, so she hires repellent De Flores to kill her current fiancé. But Beatrice discovers that, in return, De Flores wants something far more precious than money. Cost: £14 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Culture Bite presents Eleanor of Aquitaine: The

Fact Behind the Fiction and Theatre Compass the Fiction Behind the Fact Thursday 12 October at 7.30pm The Autumn Throne, by one of the most-loved historical writers today, Elizabeth Chadwick, is the glorious retelling of the life of one the most powerful women in medieval Europe, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Join us for a discussion about Elizabeth’s passion for history and giving women from the past a much-needed voice. Cost: £5 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

11 Culture Bite presents Victoria Hislop: Cartes Postales from Greece Tuesday 17 October at 7.30pm Meet Victoria Hislop, whose beloved, bestselling new novel is illustrated with photographs that make this journey around Greece, already alive in the imagination, linger forever in the mind. Hislop’s other

Compass Theatre Greek novels include The Island and The Thread. Cost: £5 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Culture Bite presents The S-Word Thursday 19 October at 7.30pm What makes the relationship between sisters so special and yet so sinister? Our panel of incredibly talented authors have all released books dealing with this very subject over the past year, creating a buzz of ‘Sister Fiction’. Join Isabel Ashdown, Michelle Adams, Sue Fortin and Louise Jensen, as they discuss the appeal of exploring the hidden depths in these family ties. Winston Theatre Churchill Cost: £5 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Culture Bite presents Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve Tuesday 24 October at 2pm Author Philip Reeve and author/illustrator Sarah McIntyre have created a number of award-winning books. Their new activity book Pug-a-Doodle-Do is published in September. Get your pens out and step into an amazing world of pugs, sea monkeys, killer cakes and more, for a host of drawing and creative writing adventures with Philip and Sarah as your guides. Winston Theatre Churchill Cost: £2 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

12 Royal Air Force Music Services Esprit De Corps 2017 present The Royal Air Force Churchill Theatre Winston Squadronaires Wednesday 25 October at 7.30pm The first of three concerts, as the Esprit De Corps Concert Series returns for another year, with the RAF Squadronaires getting the series off to a flying start. All proceeds donated to the RAF Music Charitable Trust. Cost: £16 / Package ticket to all three concerts £39 (package not available online) Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Encore Theatre Company presents Honk! Jnr Thursday 26 October at 1.30pm and 4.30pm

Friday 27 October at 4.30pm and 7.30pm Theatre Compass Saturday 28 October at 1.30pm and 4.30pm Based on tale of The Ugly Duckling, Honk! Junior is a heartwarming musical that celebrates being different. It is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score and is a perfect half-term treat for the whole family. Cost: £12 / Concessions £10 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Friends of Ickenham Hall presents Quiz ‘n’ Chips Sunday 11 November at 7pm Compass Theatre Compass Take part in our lighthearted, general knowledge quiz. Book as a team of eight or join other individuals to make up a team. Tickets include a tasty chip supper! Choose from fish ‘n’ chips, chicken ‘n’ chips, veggie burger ‘n’ chips or sausage and chips. Profits go to the Friends of Ickenham Hall, who raise funds to restore both Ickenham Hall and the Compass Theatre building and fittings. Cost: £12 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

13 Ruislip Dramatic Society presents Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 November at 7.45pm Three Christmases, three kitchens and three wildly incompatible couples provide the ingredients for this hilarious slice of festive cheer. Absurd Person Singular peeps behind the kitchen door at three

Compass Theatre Christmas parties, revealing hysterical happenings but also the changing fortunes of its party hosts, with agonisingly funny results. Cost: £12 / Concessions £11 available Wednesday and Thursday Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

WOS Productions present Anything Goes Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 November at 7.30pm Saturday 18 November at 2.30pm and 7.30pm A shining example of classic musical theatre, Anything Goes is an enjoyable shipboard romp, complete with amazing tap numbers, comedy, unlikely happy endings and eminently hummable songs, including De-Lovely, I Get a Kick Out Of You and Anything Goes, courtesy of the unforgettable score by Cole Porter.

Winston Theatre Churchill Cost: £15 (£13 on Wednesday) / Children (ages 4 to 16) £10 / Concessions £13 / Family ticket £40 Book: www.wos-productions.org.uk 07401 116994

Players 2 present Sister Act Wednesday 22 to Friday 24 November at 7.45pm Saturday 25 November at 2.30pm and 7.45pm After witnessing a gangland murder, disco diva Deloris Van Cartier enters protective custody in a convent! Despite clashing with the strict lifestyle, her disco moves inspire the choir and revitalise the community. But, cover blown, the mob soon are after

Compass Theatre her. With powerful music and hilarious script, Sister Act proves friendship always wins in the end. Cost: £15 / Concessions £13 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

14 Royal Air Force Music Services Esprit De Corps 2017 present The Central Band RAF Churchill Theatre Winston Wednesday 22 November at 7.30pm The second of three concerts in the Esprit De Corps Concert Series, features the talents of the musicians from Royal Air Force Music Services. All proceeds donated to the RAF Music Charitable Trust. Cost: £16 / Package of three concerts £39 (package not available online) Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Royal Air Force Music Services Esprit De Corps 2017 present The Band of the RAF Churchill Theatre Winston Regiment Thursday 7 December at 7.30pm The last of three concerts in this year’s Esprit De Corps Concert Series, featuring the talents of the musicians from Royal Air Force Music Services. All proceeds donated to the RAF Music Charitable Trust. Cost: £16 / Package of three concerts £39 (package not available online) Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

Manor Farm Library presents Stardust Christmas Concert Saturday 9 December at 5.30pm Enjoy an evening of music in Manor Farm’s Great Barn with live music provided again by the fabulous Barn Great Stardust Big Band. A glass of wine (or a soft drink) and a mince pie are included in the ticket price and there will also be a raffle. In aid of the Mayor of Hillingdon’s Charity Appeal, Cost: £7 Book: www.hillingdontheatres.uk 01895 250615

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There’s always plenty going on... Regular events at the PRSSV: Indian Music and Compass Theatre Dance Classes for Children Workers’ Educational Compass Theatre Tate Association: Film Studies Room, Sundays at 9.30am Compass Theatre Oak Room, sangeet-examinations. Tuesdays at 10am co.uk www.london.wea.org.uk PRSSV: Indian Music and Workers’ Educational Dance Classes for Children Hillingdon Music Hub Association: History Compass Theatre Oak On Wednesdays, Thursdays Compass Theatre Oak Room, Room, Sundays at 10am and Saturdays, the Wednesdays at 1.30pm sangeet-examinations. Hillingdon Music Hub www.london.wea.org.uk co.uk provides a vibrant music school at John Locke Encore Junior Theatre Academy, Uxbridge, with a Compass Theatre Studio, Regular events at very friendly and informal Wednesdays at 7pm Manor Farm atmosphere. It runs during Pilates with Elizabeth term-time, allowing young Workers’ Educational Manor Farm Stables, musicians to play in bands, Association: Politics Mondays at 12.30pm, orchestras and small Compass Theatre Oak Room, Thursdays at 11.30am and groups and to sing in Thursdays at 9.30am 7.15pm, and Saturdays at choirs. www.london.wea.org.uk 9.30pm align-and-define. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ Workers’ Educational pilatesnearyou.co.uk music Association: Italian [email protected] Compass Theatre Oak Room, Children’s Meditation Class 01895 558108 Thursdays at 12.30pm Manor Farm Stables, www.london.wea.org.uk Mondays at 5.45pm Winston Churchill Theatre Stars at Knight School of Pilates with Christine Blood donation session Drama Manor Farm Stables, Tuesday 17 October and Compass Theatre Studio, Mondays at 7pm Monday 4 December Saturdays at 9.30am christineebrey. www.starsatknight- pilatesnearyou.co.uk Giving blood saves lives. schoolofdrama.co.uk The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and Compass Kidz: Ages 4 to 6 for people who need Compass Theatre long-term treatments. Auditorium, Saturdays at Many would not be alive 10.30am today if not for those www.hillingdontheatres.uk generously donating. Compass Kidz: Ages 7 to 10 Find out more or book an Compass Theatre appointment: Auditorium, Saturdays at www.blood.co.uk 11.30am 0300 1232323 www.hillingdontheatres.uk

18 Hartbeeps Duck Pond Artisan Food Society of Ruislip Artists: Manor Farm Stables, and Crafts Market Autumn Exhibition Tuesdays from 9.30am Manor Farm on the third Sunday 1 to Saturday 14 Sunday of the month October in the Cow Byre Soul Performing Arts www.duckpondmarkets.com Manor Farm Stables, Ickenham Arts Society: Tuesdays at 6pm Autumn Exhibition Exhibitions Sunday 15 to Saturday 28 Brush Strokes Art October in the Cow Byre Exhibition Sunday 27 August to Harrow Camera Club: Saturday 2 September in Exhibition the Cow Byre Sunday 5 to Saturday 11 Ruislip Central November in the Cow Byre Horticultural Society’s Gallery Horticultural Show Free and Easel: Annual Art Pilates - Dash For Fitness Saturday 9 September, and Craft Exhibition Manor Farm Stables, 1.30pm in the Great Barn Tuesdays at 1.30pm Sunday 19 to Saturday 25 Harrow and District October in the Cow Byre Diddi Dance Embroiderers Guild: Manor Farm Stables, Exhibition Julia’s Images: Exhibition Wednesdays at 9.30am Sunday 10 to Saturday 23 Sunday 3 to Saturday 16 December in the Cow Byre Kumon Classes September in the Cow Byre Manor Farm Community London Independent Hillingdon Artists Group: Hut, Wednesdays, Thursdays Photography: Exhibition Winter Exhibition and Fridays at 4pm Saturday 24 to Saturday 30 Sunday 17 to Saturday 23 Monkey Mania: Music September in the Cow Byre December in the Cow Byre Makers Manor Farm Stables, Thursdays at 9.15am Life Drawing Class Manor Farm Community Hut, Thursdays at 7.30pm Ruislip Country Markets Manor Farm Community Hut, Fridays from 10am to 11.30am www.hillingdontheatres.uk Duck Pond Foodies Market Manor Farm on the first Sunday of the month www.duckpondmarkets.com

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Venue hire Box Office Open Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 5pm Book anytime online at [email protected] www.hillingdontheatres.uk or contact us from Tuesday to Saturday, 01895 277643 10.30am to 5pm at Compass Theatre on Access 01895 250615 The Compass Theatre is We do not charge booking/transaction wheelchair accessible, with fees - whether you book online, over the space for two wheelchairs phone or in person. inside the auditorium and has three disabled parking bays. Please note Hillingdon Theatres’ Box Office sells tickets for most, but not all The Winston Churchill Theatre is events listed, so please check under wheelchair accessible, with space for up the event’s description to find out where to four wheelchairs inside the auditorium to book. and has five disabled parking bays. Both theatres have a loop hearing system in place and welcome assistance dogs. 20