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Sept - Dec 2014

Venue Hire Celebrations Norden Farm is a unique venue for your next meeting Our theatre and team building event or networking day. Our award winning barn spaces are also architecture, creative spaces and 18th century buildings unique locations for include the Courtyard Theatre (capacity up to 270) and Long your celebrations Barn (capacity up to 100). Norden Farm’s Sony 4K digital such as christenings, projector provides superior image and sound quality. Our anniversary dinners or wide range of services includes live transmission, making family gatherings. Norden Farm an exceptional choice for conferences. For enquiries contact the Venue Hire Team on 01628 682555 or email [email protected]

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Add to all of the below: Become a part acknowledgment in brochure, one free Long Barn hire Gold Member annually (T&Cs apply) and of Norden Farm 10% catering discount The Norden Farm membership scheme is £500Per year designed to offer a range of benefits to Add to all of the below: people wishing to visit Norden Farm, acknowledgement on support its artistic vision and participate in website, preview event, its AGM. annual wine tasting Silver Member reception, event discounts, Each year, members contribute over no booking fee, 5% £35,000, raising valuable income towards catering discount £120 Per year delivering a high quality artistic programme and helping to maintain our unique venue. Add to your member’s rights: a newsletter, early brochure, Bronze Member Last year, income from membership was priority booking period and enough to pay for our lighting and heating free ticket exchange £35 throughout the year. Per year For more information, contact the Box Attend and vote at the AGM, Member Office on 01628 788997. nominate and elect trustees

The new membership schemes launched on 1 January 2014. Members of existing schemes FREE will continue to receive their existing benefits until their current membership expires.

Box Office / 01628 788997 Online / www.nordenfarm.org Twitter / @nordenfarm ASK US FOR OUR FILM Dear Friends Films at BROCHURE! Index Welcome to the Autumn / Winter season at The Farm. Norden Farm This season’s programme includes two shows selected by our young ‘Cinema for Grown Ups’ 01 Café Bar curators - live music and comedy from The Horne Section, led by comedian Alex Horne, and high energy, clowning cowboys in Once Upon a Time in a Enjoy the best of art-house, 03 - 04 Kipper’s Snowy Day Western from La Navete Bete. independent and foreign language films. 05 - 06 Live Cinema Watching a film at Norden Farm is a We’re really excited about the premiere of our Christmas show Kipper’s relaxed and grown up affair, perhaps 07 Children’s Arty Parties Snowy Day, based on the bestselling children’s books by Mick Inkpen. We’re with a glass of wine or a cappuccino? producing it with our associate company Slot Machine - who we created 07 - 37 Live Events One Snowy Night and Miki with - and it’s a magical holiday experience. • Evening and matinee screenings 25 - 26 Live Events Quick Guide Our Annual Lantern parade takes place in Maidenhead on Saturday 13 • £9.50 (£8.50 conc) or 3 films for £24 38 Classes Quick Guide December. Get involved by making lanterns and centre pieces at the free workshops in November and (£21 conc) - saving £4.50 help make this year’s event the biggest and the best! See page 46 for dates and times. Parent and baby screenings 39 - 43 Classes and activities for adults New Year’s Eve is all about tradition at the Farm this year. We’ve got a live Ceilidh band in the theatre, • For parents with children fine local ales, acoustic music in the bar and traditional games including skittles in the Long Barn. Book under 2 years 44 - 46 Classes and activities before Halloween and tickets are only £20! • Lights are kept on low level for children and young people • £5.50 for adults, children free Look forward to seeing you here soon. 47 - 48 Gallery Jane Corry Highlights of the September to October film season include A Promise, Lilting 49 How to Book Chief Executive and Artistic Director and The Boxtrolls. [email protected] / www.facebook.com/jane.nordenfarm 50 How to Find Us We print a separate film brochure every 51 Celebrations at Norden Farm two months. Let us know if you would like to receive one or check our website 51 Venue Hire for updated film listings. 51 Memberships Scheme Supporter tickets Our Friends and Silver & Gold Members receive a special ticket price on selected events in the season. Events with a supporter price are indicated by this symbol:

Bring a group and have a drink on us! Opening Hours The Norden Farm Café Bar Are you the one who always organises Tues - Sat 10am - 11pm your friends? The sorter-outer? The Book a Pre-Show Dinner at the same time as your ticket Sun 10am - 10.30pm and get two courses for £14 (T&Cs apply). ‘social secretary’ for your group? We Food Served think you deserve some perks, so bring The Café Bar can also cater for your special occasion. Tues - Sat 11.30am - 3pm a group of 10 or more to The Farm Contact our Café Bar Manager Richard Murphy 5.30pm - 7.45pm and get your ticket for free, then have on 01628 682566 or [email protected] Sun 12pm - 2.30pm a drink on us! (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)

01 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 02 Cover photo - ROH Live: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (see page 06 for details) Christmas 2014 Norden Farm and Slot Machine present

Kipper’s It's snowing! And Kipper is very excited. Kipper and his friend Tiger go on an adventure in the snow - but can they find their way home? Snowy Day A magical world of puppets and mischief, filled with original songs and music, this warm-hearted Christmas show is perfect for children and their families. Created by Slot Machine, the company that brought the hit Christmas shows One Snowy Night and Miki to Norden Farm.

Tickets Performances

£12.50 Schools £9.50 Tues 25 Nov 1pm Week day performances up to and Wed 26 Nov 10.30am 1pm £10.50 under 16s including Friday 19 December Thur 27 Nov 10.30am 1pm £44 Family (4 people) Fri 28 Nov SOLD OUT 1pm Groups £11.50 Sat 29 Nov 11.30am 2pm £40 Early Bird offer! Group rate applies to bookings of 10 Sun 30 Nov 11.30am 2pm Family ticket, if booked before or more seats for constituted groups, Sunday 31 August or 20 or more for family and friends Tues 2 Dec SOLD OUT 1pm Wed 3 Dec SOLD OUT 1pm Thur 4 Dec 10.30am 1pm Pre-show 'Touch Tours' for children with autism Fri 5 Dec 10.30am 1pm and blind and partially sighted children can be Sat 6 Dec 11.30am 2pm arranged. Please contact Box Office for details. Sun 7 Dec 11.30am 2pm Tues 9 Dec 10.30am 1pm Wed 10 Dec 10.30am 1pm Art Competition Thur 11 Dec 10.30am 1pm Fri 12 Dec 10.30am 1pm Enter for the chance to win a goody bag and turn on Sat 13 Dec 11.30am 2pm the Christmas lights at Maidenhead Town Hall! All Sun 14 Dec 11.30am 2pm artwork entered will also be displayed in our Gallery Tues 16 Dec 10.30am 1pm exhibition in December. Wed 17 Dec 10.30am 1pm How to Enter Thur 18 Dec SOLD OUT 1pm For ages Fri 19 Dec 10.30am 1pm • Draw, paint or make a Christmas present for Kipper 3+ years Sat 20 Dec 11.30am 2pm • Draw, paint or create a collage of Kipper and his Sun 21 Dec 11.30am 2pm friends dressed for a Snowy Day Mon 22 Dec 11.30am 2pm Download an entry form on our website or contact Tues 23 Dec 11.30am 2pm our Education Officer Robyn on 01628 682563. Wed 24 Dec 11.30am 2pm Thur 25 Dec CHRISTMAS DAY Fri 26 Dec 2pm Box office / 01628 788997 Sat 27 Dec 11.30am 2pm Based on the Kipper books by Mick Inkpen Book online / www.nordenfarm.org Sun 28 Dec 11.30am 2pm Event Cinema this Autumn. Tickets £15

ROH Live: Alice’s Adventures in RSC Live: Two Salomé and Wonderland Gentlemen of NT Live: A ROH Live: ROH Live: Tues 16 Dec 7.15pm Wilde Salomé Sun 21 Dec 4.30pm Verona Sun 21 Sept 4pm // 240 mins Streetcar Named I Due Foscari L’elisir d’amore 75 mins Wed 3 Sept 7pm and Academy Award winner Al Desire Mon 27 Oct 7.15pm // 155 mins Wed 26 Nov 7.15pm // 165 mins Live screening from the Royal Thur 4 Sept 2pm // 210 mins Pacino presents a double Fri 3 Oct 2pm and A live screening from the Royal A live screening from the Royal Opera House (live Tues, encore Live screening from Stratford- feature at BFI Southbank. He Sun 5 Oct 7.30pm // 240 mins Opera House. Plácido Domingo Opera House. Bryn Terfel stars Sun). An exuberant piece upon-Avon (live Wed, encore stars in a screening of Oscar An encore screening from the returns to give his first London in Donizetti’s romantic comedy of storytelling featuring an Thur). Valentine and Proteus Wilde’s controversial play Young Vic. Tennessee Williams’ performances of this major of rural life. Laurent Pelly’s instantly recognizable cast of are best friends, until they fall Salomé. It is followed by a timeless masterpiece is the Verdi baritone role. Based on hilarious staging matches characters. This family ballet is in love with the same girl. This documentary Wilde Salomé. fastest-selling production in the a play by Byron set in 15th the piece’s perfect blend of in the spirit of Carroll’s much is the first time in 45 years Stephen Fry hosts a Q&A after Young Vic’s history. Stars Gillian century Venice. sentiment and tomfoolery. loved children’s classic. the play has been performed the screenings. Anderson (The X-Files, The Fall). in full production on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage. Stephen Fry Live: More Fool Me Wed 1 Oct 7.15pm // 90 mins A live screening to mark the publication of Stephen Fry’s brand new volume of memoirs. This is a rare opportunity to see the comedian, actor, presenter, writer and raconteur on stage giving a one-man comic tour de force.

The Legend NT Live: Medea of Love The Nutcracker Thur 4 Sept 7pm // 210 mins ROH Live: Manon Tues 28 Oct 4.30pm La Bayadère Tues 23 Dec 4.30pm Fri 17 Oct 2pm // 155 mins Live screening from the 180 mins Tues 9 Dec 7.30pm // 165 mins Sat 27 Dec 4.30pm 140 mins National Theatre. Helen An encore screening from the An encore screening from the An encore screening from the McCrory takes the title role Royal Opera House. Manon Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. The Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. When An encore screening from in Euripides’ powerful tragedy. Lescaut is a beautiful young world premiere returns to the beautiful dancer Nikiya and the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. Medea is a wife and a mother woman who falls prey to the the Bolshoi stage after a ten the warrior Solor meet in secret, Tchaikovsky’s emblematic score who exacts an appalling moral corruption of 18th year absence. Featuring dance they swear eternal mutual will enchant families and ballet revenge, destroying everything century Paris. Ballet in three movements, sets and costumes fidelity. This is a key work in the lovers this festive season. Based she holds dear. acts with music by Massenet. inspired by the Middle East. classical repertoire. on ETA Hoffmann’s story.

05 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 06 The Vinyl Frontier with Jeff Lloyd A highly sociable evening of music, trivia and chat.

Shiny Happy Team presents The Grey Temples Fri 5 Sept 8pm plus special guests The Joshua Tree by U2 Fri 5 Sept 7.30pm Fri 31 Oct 8pm A band night in support of Ovarian Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Cancer Action. Welcome to the Pleasuredome WHY? The Grey Temples are joined by special guests Groovesonix Sat 22 Nov 8pm Courtyard Theatre Carole King’s Tapestry vs £25 Billy Joel’s The Stranger

Sat 13 Dec 8pm INTERVAL DRINKS Band on the Run by £16 Paul McCartney & Wings Order your interval drinks in advance, (accompanied by Sat 6 Sept 8pm Phil Spector’s Christmas Album) and beat the rush The world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Fleetwood Bac have been endorsed by Mick Fleetwood at the bar! WHY? Hear a classic album as it was intended - in full and on vinyl himself. They are the only Mac tribute band to authentically replicate the classic line up of the Rumours era. The Studio album is still the 5th biggest selling album of all time and the show features all the hits - including Dreams, Don’t Ask at the Café Bar £7 Stop, Go Your Own Way, The Chain, Tusk and Rhiannon. for more details WHY? ‘Musical archaeologists reconstruct their favourite rock mammoth with painstaking accuracy’ The Times Courtyard Theatre £16 This is a standing event with some allocated seating Arty Parties Lakin McCarthy presents Make your child’s birthday an extra special one and Bridget Christie: do something different for their party this year! A Bic for Her Wed 10 Sept 8pm Choose from a whole range of arty activities Comedian Bridget Christie does not wear her feminism followed by a birthday tea. lightly. She wears it heavily, like a suit of armour. If you think you’d enjoy a 43 year old woman shouting about We can offer: gender inequality, then this is definitely the show for • arts and crafts • bollywood dance you! 2013 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner - Best Show. 2014 South Bank Sky Arts Award Winner - • drama games • film screenings and more! Best Comedy. Suitable for ages 16+ years. • family shows WHY? ‘Piles derision and tomfoolery upon For more information, everyday sexism, while never pretending that call Julietta or Rita on 01628 682555 or email ‘The party was a great jokes alone will solve the problem’ [email protected] success and the girls ★★★★ The Guardian were both delighted!’ [email protected] Francesca Studio £14

07 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 08 A Viennese Celebration (concert 3 of 3) Thur 11 Sept 7.30pm Ron Colyer (violin) Paul Cox (cello) Nigel Wilkinson (piano) Schubert Notturno in E flat Brahms Sonata for violin and piano No.1 in G Mozart Sonata for violin and piano in E minor Maidenhead Music Society Beethoven Piano Trio in B flat (Archduke) and the Windsor Festival present A celebration of local violinist Ron Colyer’s 70th Bizet’s opera ‘Carmen’ birthday. He leads St John’s Chamber Orchestra Lizzie Nunnery & Vidar Norheim Thur 18 Sept 7.30pm and has appeared as a soloist and in chamber Sun 14 Sept 7.30pm music at Norden Farm on many occasions. In the Barefoot Opera’s professional young opera last of the summer Viennese programmes, he Lizzie and Vidar’s first album was nominated for Best singers return to give a fully staged and marks his notable birthday with some favourite Debut in the Spiral Earth Awards. Their second album was costumed interpretation of Carmen. It is a repertoire. critically acclaimed. Now they return with their poetic passionate story of love and betrayal. Enjoy and politically charged EP - Songs of Drink and Revolution. a performance filled with colour, spectacle WHY? Ron Colyer peforms with his two long- Lizzie has performed at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and and excitement. Directed by Jenny Miller, term musical colleagues Belfast Waterfront Hall. Vidar is a jazz and folk musician, conducted by Lesley-Anne Sammons Courtyard Theatre named Norway’s most promising song writing talent. supported by an instrumental ensemble. £15 (£13 conc) WHY? ‘Rebel folk endures and develops uniquely - just WHY? Featuring some of the most memorable Supporters £12 (£5 under 16s) listen to Lizzie Nunnery’ The Observer tunes in the whole of opera Studio Courtyard Theatre £14, MMS Members £10 £12, Earlybird (by 14 Aug) £10 (£5 under 16s, free with adults) Mitch Benn is The 37th Beatle Sat 13 Sept 8pm Once Upon a Time in a Western… Mitch combines his Scouse Tues 16 Sept 7.30pm upbringing, his love of music A tumbleweed silently rolls across the dusty stage... and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool’s most The clink clink clink of spurs echoes throughout the theatre... famous sons. His affection A short, dark stranger lifts the rim of his hat and shoots a for The Beatles is well steely stare out to the audience... documented, but expect the Welcome to Kidneystone and a fast paced journey £25 satirical twists for which across the Wild West. The town is threatened by Mitch is well known. As he Nik Kershaw – The outlaw Loco Pedro. But Pedro is secretly in cahoots says: ‘Many have claimed ‘Me, Myself and I tour’ with the Mayor to rob the town’s gold train. Expect the title of the Fifth Beatle. Fri 12 Sept 8pm live music, hilarious physical comedy, pistols at They can’t all be right; some dawn and sugar glass bottles. A solo retrospective to celebrate the were righter than others’. 30th anniversary of Nik’s first chart Suitable for ages 14+ years. WHY? ‘I would heartily recommend success Wouldn’t it Be Good. He performs Once Upon a Time in a Western as WHY? ‘His best show in songs and tells tales from his impressive there was not a point where I wasn’t smiling years... reminds you why The career. He’ll also be taking (potentially) or laughing’ Frazer Gault, age 17 awkward questions from the audience. Beatles were great’ ★★★★ Edinburgh Festival Guide Selected by the Norden Farm Young Curators WHY? ‘The best song writer of a generation’ Elton John Studio £14 Courtyard Theatre Earlybird (by 13 Aug) £12 £12 (£10 conc) Courtyard Theatre

09 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 10 The Bourne Again Shadows with Simon ‘Sounds like Cliff’ Goodall Doug MacLeod Fri 19 Sept 8pm Sat 20 Sept 8pm The Bourne Again Shadows reproduce the authentic Blues guitarist Doug MacLeod is known sounds of the original Shadows in a celebration of the for his superb songwriting, guitar best instrumental band the UK has ever produced. wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit Their repertoire features most of the big hits from and unforgettable live performances. the 1960s including Apache, Kontiki, Wonderful Land At the heart of this is his knack for and Foot Tapper. They return with Cliff storytelling, bringing characters - Richard soundalike Simon Goodall to from the faceless to the legendary - to recreate the atmosphere of Cliff Richard strikingly real life. Doug has recorded and The Shadows concerts in the 1960s. £12 19 albums, hosted a blues show on Los WHY? ‘Simon is without doubt the BEST Cliff Angeles TV and had songs featured on soundalike in the business’ Sir Cliff Richard Grammy nominated albums. His songs Courtyard Theatre have been covered by artists including Albert King, Albert Collins, Joe Louis Walker and Eva Cassidy. A Thousand Cranes in association WHY? Doug has just won 2 Blues Jarred Christmas with artsdepot present Music Awards Fri 19 Sept 8pm Courtyard Theatre Jarred is reflecting on a life of accidental trials. He says: £15, Earlybird (by 20 Aug) £13 • At the age of 12 I accidentally dabbled in the occult • At the age of 15 I joined the porn industry as a low level supplier • At the age of 19 I pretended to be gay to break up with a girl • At the age of 34 I thought all these stories should make for a good comedy show Suitable for ages 16+ years. The Horne Section WHY? ‘One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone’ Tues 23 Sept 8pm Time Out The first band ever to host BBC2’s Never Mind Studio The Buzzcocks are rolling into town with a £14 Sat 20 Sept 11.30am and 2pm brand new show. They come hot on the heels of their BBC Radio 4 series and four years of sell When the phone rings at the out shows at Edinburgh and in the West End. Amazing Kitamura Detective Expect a heady mix of spontaneous stand-up, Agency, Detective K answers. It is spectacular performance and outlandish musical a boy called Nicholas trapped in talent led by comedian Alex Horne. Winner of the body of a cat! Detective K is the Best Musical Act at the 2014 Chortle Awards. confused. Nicholas is confused. He needs help, fast! Join Detective K on WHY? ‘I personally thoroughly enjoyed his an exciting and hilarious adventure, performance… and would love to see him at full of manga clues and mysterious Norden Farm. I absolutely recommend him for events. Will she solve the mystery booking’ Mary Meanwell, age 23 and return Nicholas to his own Selected by the Norden Farm Young Curators body? Suitable for ages 6+ years. Courtyard Theatre WHY? Based on the book by £16 (£14 conc) award winning Japanese author Satoshi Kitamura and featuring the voice of Roger McGough Studio £8.50, Family (4 people)

11 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 12 Sun 28 Sept 7.45pm Sun 26 Oct 7.45pm £14 Sat 29 Nov 7.45pm £12 conc World class stars from West End and Broadway musicals play in our intimate Studio space. Artists are booked direct from performing in the West End so can only be confirmed two weeks before the event. Keep an eye on our website, Facebook and Twitter to be kept up to date! Studio Harvest Ceilidh Mark Thompson: Stargazer Sat 27 Sept 7.30pm Fri 26 Sept 7.30pm Join folk band Nedron’s Jig for a highly sociable evening of dancing. The Universe is shrouded in mystery, but through the centuries, The five piece band are led by caller mankind has slowly unravelled many of its dark secrets. Mark Hugh Crabtree. The line up includes Thompson reveals the hidden nature of the Universe, brought to life Paul Nye (melodeon), Tom Leary with mind-blowing demonstrations. Mark has appeared on BBC1’s The (fiddle),Mike Sanderson (mandola) One Show and ITV1’s The Alan Titchmarsh Show. He has lectured at the and Davey Harding (bass). Royal Institution and National Astronomy Meeting. Mark is known for bringing science to life in an engaging and entertaining way. WHY? Come with a group of WHY? Mark is best known for co-presenting the BBC1’s Stargazing LIVE friends for a night out that’s a bit different to the norm! Courtyard Theatre £15 Long Barn £14 (£12 conc)

Danny Bhoy - Please Untick this Box Gilmore Sat 27 Sept 8pm and Roberts Fri 3 Oct 8pm One of the most globally successful and The contemporary folk/acoustic prolific stand up comics working in the duo combine award winning world today. Danny has a natural gift for songwriting with astounding storytelling combined with a razor sharp wit. lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle He regularly sells out tours across Australia, RBM Presents and their trademark harmonies. New Zealand and North America. The young £15 Sean Hughes - Penguins Katriona Gilmore (The Albion Scot has built up a massive global following Fri 3 Oct 8pm Band) and Jamie Roberts on one of the most reliable social media The stand up comedian is back on tour with his critically acclaimed, (Kerfuffle) have released three platforms of them all – word of mouth. award winning, Edinburgh Fringe hit show. It is so full of surprises, albums together since 2008. Suitable for ages 16+ years. hidden twists and recurring themes, that you’ll be mapping it out hours They have received much critical later. Sean takes us back to his Dublin upbringing, the awkwardness of acclaim and supported Fairport WHY? ‘One of the most sparkling wits in teenage life and the business of friendship. He ties it all into the present Convention on tour. the world’ The Montreal Gazette in this brilliant and multi-layered show. Suitable for ages 14+ years. WHY? Twice nominated for the Courtyard Theatre WHY? ‘For quick laughs look elsewhere, but for something that leaves BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. more of an impression, Hughes is your man’ ★★★★ Chortle Studio Courtyard Theatre £15 £14, Earlybird (by 3 Sept) £11

13 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 14 Theatre Centre presents The Muddy Choir ‘A small venue serving the Wed 8 Oct 7.30pm local community with November 1917, the Third Battle of Ypres is good acts and other lurching towards its bloody conclusion. Young entertainment - films, craft soldiers Will, Robbie and Jumbo are thrust into a tutorials, music lessons...’ landscape starkly different to their Sunderland rw00001, TripAdvisor home. When the trio’s singing causes a disturbance up the line they face unwelcome attention from their commanding officers. Is music their ticket away from the front or will the passion it brings about prove more dangerous than bullets and gas? WHY? Commissioned to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War The Coal Porters Courtyard Theatre Sat 4 Oct 8pm £15, Earlybird (by 8 Sept) £13 The five piece band claim to be the world’s first ‘alt-bluegrass’ act. The line up includes Kerenza Peacock (fine fiddle, vocals),Paul Fitzgerald (banjo, vocals), Sid Griffin (vocals, mandolin, harmonica, autoharp), Tali Trow (bass) and Neil Robert Herd (guitar, sporran, vocals). They match their instruments with four part harmonies and memorable melodies. WHY? Sid Griffin is a founding member of The Lone Ryders and resident musicologist on BBC 6 Music Courtyard Theatre £14, Earlybird (by 4 Sept) £12

St John’s Chamber Orchestra Sun 5 Oct 2.30pm Jianing Kong (piano) Nigel Wilkinson (conductor) Ed Gamble and Phil Wang Jazz at the Farm presents Butterworth The banks of green willow Thur 9 Oct 8pm Mozart Piano Concerto No.22 in E flat, K.482 October Fruits of Jazz Beethoven Symphony No.7 Phil Wang is winner of the 2010 Chortle Student with Art Themen (sax) Comedian of the Year Award and the Comedy Central Live Fri 10 Oct 8pm Beethoven’s great symphony is a marvel of energy Funniest Student Award 2011. He has supported Greg and celebration, while the exquisite opening work Davies and Chris Addison with his dry, deadpan charm and Art Themen is known throughout Europe is a reminder of the prodigious talent of George an occasional ukulele. and the UK for his sparkling performances. Butterworth, who died in the trenches in the First Supported by Mike Soper (trumpet, flugel) with World War. Ed Gamble brings his debut solo show Gambletron 5000. He’s supported Greg Davies on tour, is one part of iTunes rhythm section: Alex Hutton (piano), Andy WHY? Leeds prizewinner Jianing Kong makes a chart toppers Peacock & Gamble, and is a 2014 Chortle Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). welcome return to Norden Farm to play one of the Award winner. WHY? ‘Themen’s fervent phrasing recalled grandest of all Mozart’s piano concertos WHY? The chance to see two up and coming comedians on earlier styles, old-time swing coated with a Courtyard Theatre the books of the UK’s leading comedy agent contemporary gloss’ London Jazz News £17 (£15 conc) Courtyard Theatre Supporters £12 (£5 under 16s) Studio £12, Earlybird (by 9 Sept) £10 £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s)

15 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 16 Beverley Craven – Doctor Phil Hammond – The Change of Heart Tour Games to Play with your Doctor Sat 11 Oct 8pm Wed 15 Oct 8pm The BRIT award winner embarks on an An hilarious and thought provoking 90 minute extensive UK tour supporting the release consultation from Dr Phil Hammond. He is a GP turned of her brand new album - Change of Heart. hospital doctor, writer, broadcaster and comedian. He Beverley will be performing her new songs has been Private Eye’s medical correspondent for over 20 alongside timeless classics Promise Me, years and has appeared on BBC1’s Have I Got News for Holding On, Woman To Woman, Love Scenes You and The One Show, Channel 4’s Countdown and BBC and many more. Radio 4’s The News Quiz and The Now Show. WHY? With a witty narrative and WHY? ‘Generates dozens of laughs and more ire than unforgettable melodies, her poignant any amount of tentative taboo-breaching’ sentiments will leave you with a warm glow The Financial Times of nostalgia, maybe even the odd tear Courtyard Theatre Courtyard Theatre £14 £17.50

The Grimm Players present

£15 Maidenhead Music Society presents Jo Caulfield – Wed 15 – Sat 18 Oct 8pm Akito Goto (cello) with Celebration of Anger Rosie Richardson (piano) Fri 17 Oct 8pm COMMUNITY HIRE Thur 16 Oct 7.30pm The award winning comedian has always wondered £14 A non-stop journey via terrific Bach Viola da Gamba Sonata why anger is seen as such a bad thing. Life presents house presents Dumbshow Theatre £12 conc arrangements of such chart- Schumann Adagio and Allegro irritations such as vacuous celebrities, endless TV The Pearl topping hits as Downtown, You Beethoven Sonata for cello and piano No 5 quiz shows, arrogant shop assistants, emotionally Tues 14 Oct 7.30pm Don’t Have to Say You Love Me and Akito Goto is a first prize winner of international ‘challenged’ men, drunken girlfriends who always pick John Steinbeck’s timeless story of wealth greed and love. When Goldfinger - the pop anthems and music competitions in the UK and Japan. Born in the wrong partner, and a husband who continually impoverished pearl diver Kino finds the ‘pearl of the world’ he believes ballads of stars like Petula Clark, Japan, he is currently studying at the Guildhall School quotes The Godfather. So surely having a good rant his family’s life will be transformed forever. Seduced by the pearl’s Dusty Springfield and Lulu. of Music. You will be astounded by the technique and - and a good laugh - is the only sensible reaction? beauty and promise of riches, he is blind to the danger of having WHY? A fun filled musical tracking musicality of this up-and-coming star. Enjoy your anger. Suitable for ages 16+ years. something that everyone else wants. Instead of bringing hope, the five girls during the liberating 60s WHY? A chance to hear a cello star of the future WHY? Jo has been nominated as Funniest Woman pearl leads Kino and his family down a dark and dangerous path. that made England swing! (LAFTA Awards) and Best Female Stand-Up (Chortle Courtyard Theatre WHY? ‘An imaginative joy to behold’ The Scotsman Awards) Studio £14, MMS Members £10, Courtyard Theatre £15 (£5 under 16s, free with adults) Courtyard Theatre

17 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 18 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance Andrew Lawrence Sun 19 - Sun 26 Oct - Reasons to Kill COMMUNITY HIRE Yourself Fri 24 Oct 8pm Courtyard Theatre and Studio The stand up comedian has been on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and is a regular on Channel 4’s Stand-Up For The Week. He’s had three series of his own show on BBC Radio 4 and is a double Edinburgh Comedy Quiz Night Award nominee. Yet Fri 24 Oct 8pm none of that rubbish Fri 19 Dec 8pm has brought him any LDN Wrestling Norden Farm’s popular quiz night joy. Come and laugh returns. Join host Alex Vander in his stupid face at his (first ever visit to the area) Borght for a fun, sociable and disappointing life and

Sat 18 Oct 7.30pm photo credit Luminous Photography potentially competitive evening. some amusing thoughts Join the stars of LDN Wrestling for a night of action packed drama! With varied questions and themed he’s cobbled together Don’t miss out with top names including British Heavyweight table rounds, it’s all to play for! about how awful the world Champion Alan Lee Travis, the Masked Man of Mystery, the Dark Enter as a couple or as a team of is. Suitable for ages 14+ Lord and many more. Post show you will also get the chance to up to six people. Will you be the years meet the stars and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two. winning team taking home a prize WHY? ‘Thoroughly diseased, WHY? You won’t want to miss this fantastic action packed at the end of the night? intoxicatingly funny comedy’ wrestling family night out! WHY? Who doesn’t love a good The Guardian Courtyard Theatre £15 (£12 conc), Family (4 people) £45 quiz? Studio £14 Long Barn Earlybird (by 24 Sept) £12 £4

Diwali Celebration Jacqui Dankworth Tues 21 Oct 7pm Sat 25 Oct 8pm Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. The imaginative, moving and adventurous Join us for an evening of celebrations vocalist brings her new album Live to Love including Kathak and Bollywood dance to Norden Farm. Jacqui is the daughter of from Norden Farm students, henna artist, Cleo Laine and the late John Dankworth. accessories stall and a re-telling of the She is established as one the country’s Diwali story. leading jazz vocalists. Jacqui is known WHY? A celebration curated by dance for her unique versatility and effortless teacher Devika Shangari mastery of a wide spectrum of genres, drawing on jazz, folk, soul and blues. Courtyard Theatre £7, Family (4 people) £24 WHY? ‘The arrangement was so complex, the timing so nifty and Ms Dankworth’s vocal control so exquisite’ The Observer Courtyard Theatre £17.50

19 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 20 Everyday Half Ter m Activities tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal present 10.15am at the Farm Arts and craft session £5 As always Norden Farm has got the school 1.15pm and 3.30pm holidays covered. With something on every day, Storytelling £2 we are the place to be this Half Term!

Wed 29 Oct 11.30am and 2pm Garlic Theatre presents Imagine a place with a hidden castle and hidden stories. Shoe Kangaroo and Imagine a place where the Princesses don’t know the Big Bad Boot they are Princesses and the Princes don’t really Mon 27 Oct 11.30am and 2pm want to become Kings. One stormy night everything changes. The wind blows Did you ever lose a shoe? through the castle of secrets, blows that tumbled into a bird that flew away the cobwebs and lifts high the royal over the sea to an island new AGE mattresses. where creatures strange and mysterious grew 3+ from a wondrous, magical Shoe Kangaroo WHY? A fantastical adaptation of the classic YEARS tale by Hans Christian Anderson. Garlic Theatre take you on a fantastical journey Courtyard Theatre to the island of lost shoes with clowning, mime AGE and beautifully crafted puppets. 4+ £8.50, Family (4 people) £31 WHY? A strapping tale filled with shoes, which YEARS promises to be a delightful old load of cobblers. Studio £8.50, Family (4 people) £31 Oxfordshire Theatre Company and Chipping Norton Theatre present Around the World in 80 days Thur 30 Oct 2pm and 7pm A joyful, whirlwind of a show, based on Jules Verne’s globetrotting classic. Three actors play the part of thousands of characters. They bring to life sea storms, police chases and even elephant rides! Expect daft Victorian The Boxtrolls invention, daring deeds and Tues 28 and Fri 31 Oct 11.30am downright silliness. Tues 28 and Fri 31 Oct 2pm The Boxtrolls are quirky, mischievous creatures WHY? ‘A rollicking piece of who live below the streets of Cheesebridge. When Tuck, Munch and Alex are best friends. They family theatre’ The Stage AGE the evil Archibald Snatcher plots to rid the town discover a mysterious creature who has been Courtyard Theatre 7+ of the Boxtrolls, an orphaned boy called Eggs stranded on Earth. The boys join the alien on an £8.50 YEARS must fight to save them. epic adventure to help the little alien. Family (4 people) £31 £5 £5

21 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 22 Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman Wed 29 Oct 8pm Kathryn Roberts (vocals, piano, woodwind) and Sean Lakeman (guitar) bring their own mix of traditional, self-penned songs and covers to the stage. They are two of the British folk scene’s most accomplished performers and winners of Best Duo at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. They have made music with the likes of Seth Lakeman, £15 £13 conc Cara Dillon, Kate Rusby and Show of Hands. The New Foxtrot Serenaders – WHY? ‘Thoughtful ballads to stomping RM Promotions present Strictly Gershwin acoustic rock, an impressive and entertaining Sat 1 Nov 7.45pm set’ ★★★★ The Guardian The Morris On Band The seven piece vintage dance band have been recreating the music Courtyard Theatre Fri 31 Oct 8pm from the first half of the 20th century since 1997. Their varied £15 (£13 conc) repertoire includes music as performed by the dance bands of the In 1972, Morris On was described 1920s and 1930s. They return with an evening dedicated to the best as one of the most influential loved melodies from George and Ira Gershwin. folk albums of all time. It kick started a massive revival in the WHY? With all the hits including I’ve Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That world of Morris dancing. Now Away From Me, A Foggy Day, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Someone To Rachel Parris - Ashley Hutchings brings together Watch Over Me and more Live in Vegas Simon Care, Tom Wright, Gav Courtyard Theatre Davenport and Guy Fletcher in The ‘They provide a great local Thur 30 Oct 8pm service from things for Morris On Band. This unique show Rachel is a Chortle Award also features some of the finest kids, live performance and nominated musical exponents of Morris dancing today. cinema and much more. comedian. She presents a shrewd take on the WHY? Performing The Cuckoo’s Food is fine and good Nest, Nutting Girl and I’ll go and selection of beers’ glamorous Las Vegas show, featuring brand new Enlist for a Sailor from the original George M, TripAdvisor characters and comedy Morris On album anthems. Rachel has starred Courtyard Theatre £16.50 in Sky Atlantic’s Thronecast, Channel 4’s The IT Crowd, on BBC Radio 4 and in Austentatious. FILM@ WHY? ‘One sometimes doubts that Britain’s £12 NORDEN The Studio Session got talent, but Parris £10 conc FARM Sat 1 Nov 8pm has it in spades Local musiciansOnline play a // set www.nordenfarm.org of stripped back music in our Studio ★★★★ Enjoy the best of space. The night showcases an eclectic mix of singer-songwriters and The Guardian art-house, independent and foreign language films. acoustic musicians. Studio If you are interested in playing, email [email protected]. WHY? ‘Always such a good night, filled with so much talent!’ Ask for a copy of our Tara Deane (previous act) latest film brochure Studio £8 (£6 conc)

23 Box Office// 01628 788997 24 Sept - Dec 2014 KeyComedy Theatre Variety Film / Event Cinema Quick Guide Family Music Spoken Word September November Date pg Courtyard Theatre pg Studio / Long Barn (LB) Date pg Courtyard Theatre pg Studio / Long Barn (LB) Wed 03 05 RSC Live: Two Gentlemen of Verona Sat 01 24 The New Foxtrot Serenaders 24 The Studio Session Thur 04 05 RSC Live: Two Gentlemen of Verona Thur 06 27 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] 05 NT Live: Medea Fri 07 27 Jazz at the Farm - Don Weller (sax) 27 James Mullinger Fri 05 07 The Grey Temples 07 The Vinyl Frontier Sat 08 28 John Etheridge Sat 06 08 Fleetwood Bac Sun 09 28 The Best of Angela Brownridge 28 Winter Mountain Wed 10 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 08 Bridget Christie: A Bic for Her Wed 12 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 29 Hannah Saunders and Liz Simmons Thur 11 09 A Viennese Celebration Thur 13 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 29 Macbeth: In Pitch Black Fri 12 09 Nik Kershaw Sat 15 29 Celebrating Hoagy Sat 13 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 09 Mitch Benn Sun 16 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 29 The Restoration of Nell Gwyn Sun 14 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 10 Lizzie Nunnery & Vidar Norheim Tues 16 10 Once Upon a Time in a Western… Wed 19 30 Jonathan Dimbleby Thur 18 10 Bizet’s opera ‘Carmen’! Thur 20 30 Taplow Youth Choir 30 Plumhall Fri 19 11 The Bourne Again Shadows 11 Jarred Christmas Fri 21 31 The Rollin’ Clones 30 Tiff Stevenson Sat 20 12 Doug MacLeod 11 Me and My Cat? Sat 22 31 Get Happy! 07 The Vinyl Frontier Sun 21 05 Salomé and Wilde Salomé Sun 23 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 31 Martin Harley Tues 23 12 The Horne Section Wed 26 06 ROH Live: L'elisir d'amore Fri 26 13 Mark Thompson: Stargazer Thur 27 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 32 Saul Rose and James Delarre Sat 27 13 Danny Bhoy 13 Harvest Ceilidh Fri 28 32 D’Ukes Sun 28 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 14 James Church’s Cabaret Nights Sat 29 33 A Musical Miscellany 32 Artisan Fair 14 James Church’s Cabaret Nights October Sun 30 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 33 Ray Peacock Wed 01 05 Stephen Fry Live: More Fool Me Fri 03 05 NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire 14 Gilmore and Roberts 14 Sean Hughes Christmas 2014 Sat 04 15 The Coal Porters Sun 05 05 NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire 15 St John’s Chamber Orchestra Kipper’s Snowy Day Wed 08 16 The Muddy Choir Tues 25 Nov - Sun 28 Dec Thur 09 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 16 Ed Gamble and Phil Wang Fri 10 16 Jazz at the Farm - Art Themen (sax) Sat 11 17 Beverley Craven December Tues 14 17 The Pearl Wed 15 18 Doctor Phil Hammond 17 Shout! The Mod Musical Thur 04 33 Robert Newman 33 Mig Kimpton Thur 16 18 Akito Goto 17 Shout! The Mod Musical Fri 05 34 Police Dog Hogan Fri 17 05 ROH Live: Manon 17 Shout! The Mod Musical Sat 06 34 Dire Streets 34 Aangika 18 Jo Caul eld Tues 09 06 La Bayadère Sat 18 19 LDN Wrestling 17 Shout! The Mod Musical Wed 10 35 Charity Christmas Concerts Sun 19 19 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance Fri 12 35 Jazz at the Farm - Steve Waterman (trumpet) 35 Christmas Ceilidh Tues 21 19 Diwali Celebration Sat 13 35 An Albion Christmas 07 The Vinyl Frontier Wed 22 19 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance 19 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance Sun 14 Film screening - Title to be con rmed 36 Michael Law Thur 23 19 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance 19 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance Tues 16 06 ROH Live: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Fri 24 19 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance 20 Quiz Night Wed 17 35 Charity Christmas Concerts 20 Andrew Lawrence Thur 18 36 She’Koyokh Sat 25 20 Jacqui Dankworth 19 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance Sun 26 19 Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance 14 James Church’s Cabaret Nights Fri 19 36 Boot Led Zeppelin 20 Quiz Night Mon 27 06 ROH Live: I Due Foscari 21 Shoe Kangaroo and the Big Bad Boot Sat 20 37 Lady Beau Peep Tues 28 06 The Legend of Love Sun 21 06 ROH Live: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Wed 29 23 Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman Tues 23 06 The Nutcracker 22 The Princess and the Pea Sat 27 06 The Nutcracker Thur 30 22 Around the World in 80 days 23 Rachel Parris Wed 31 37 New Year’s Eve Ceilidh Fri 31 24 The Morris On Band 07 The Vinyl Frontier Thur 01 37 New Year’s Day Concert John Etheridge (solo) and special guest Kit Holmes Sat 8 Nov 8pm John Etheridge is one of the world’s most respected guitarists. His music spans a myriad of styles and influences. He was a member of the legendary Soft Machine and is currently in a duo with the eminent classical guitarist John Williams. Kit Holmes has been called ‘Macy Gray meets Nick Drake’ (The Observer). Her Jazz at the Farm presents bluesdriven roots with a soul sensibility November Fires have guaranteed her three headline shows with Don Weller (sax) at the International Guitar Festival. Fri 7 Nov 8pm £14 WHY? An uplifting evening of blues, folk, £12 conc Newbury Productions (UK) Ltd presents £16 Don Weller brings his booty driving jazz, African grooves and more from two Reduced Shakespeare Company ® in £14 conc jazz and sensitive, gentle ballads. outstanding guitarists Supported by Paul Jordanous The Complete Works of William Studio (trumpet, flugel) with the rhythm Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] section of Alex Hutton (piano), Thur 6 Nov 7.30pm Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark All 37 plays in 97 minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Tracey (drums). Bard’s 65 plays. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) WHY? Don is renowned for his was London’s longest running comedy - clocking nine years in the versatility and has played with West End. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked artists including Alan Price, Tina May way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies. and Charlie Hearnshaw WHY? ‘Stupendous, anchorless joy!’ The Times Courtyard Theatre £14 (£12 conc) Courtyard Theatre Supporters £11 (£5 under 16s)

James Mullinger – How A Middle Class Feminist Fell in Love with Danny Dyer The Best of Fri 7 Nov 8pm Angela Brownridge The critically acclaimed comedian grew up in Sun 9 Nov 7.30pm Maidenhead, went to boarding school and has a degree in Women’s Studies. Now he is the UK’s Angela has been hailed as ‘a star in leading male feminist comedian. How did he fall classical music’ and ‘of the world’s finest pianists’ by the New York Winter Mountain in love with the UK’s leading hard man? Why is he Sun 9 Nov 7.30pm obsessed with football hooliganism and British crime Times. She presents a programme culture when he hates football and hasn’t been of some of the greatest works for Winter Mountain blend melodic folk songs, heartfelt lyrics and two arrested since he was 14? piano by Beethoven, Chopin. Liszt, voices in a sound reminiscent of a time before digital recording. The Debussy and Scriabin. emphasis falls on the importance of live performance, the power of Supported by Carly Smallman. harmony and the essence of the song. The duo have supported Seth WHY? ‘She is an artist of the WHY? ‘The novel content and exuberant nature of Lakeman, Cara Dillon and Rosanne Cash on tour. Their eponymous highest calibre and this was his stand up makes him one to watch for the future’ debut album was produced by Sam Lakeman. playing of the highest order’ The The Guardian Guardian WHY? ‘A great gig, beautiful songs. You really must see them’ Studio BBC Radio 2 Courtyard Theatre £12 (£10 conc) £15 (£13 conc) Studio £12, Earlybird (by 9 Oct) £10

27 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 28 Celebrating Hoagy Maidenhead Music Society presents Sat 15 Nov 8pm £16 Taplow Youth Choir Hannah Saunders Jonathan Dimbleby – and Liz Simmons The Chris Ingham Quartet Thur 20 Nov 7.30pm with Paul Higgs (trumpet) Destiny in the Desert The Taplow Youth Choir was founded by Gillian Wed 12 Nov 8pm A celebration of Hoagy Carmichael - one of the most Wed 19 Nov 7.30pm Dibden in 2004. It is one of the foremost choirs in Hannah Saunders from Old England, joins forces enduring and endearing songwriters from the Golden Jonathan Dimbleby is a television and radio the country, winning the ‘Choir of the Year’ award in with Liz Simmons, from New England. Their music Age of the Great American Songbook. With hits presenter, political commentator and writer. He’ll be 2008 and in contention in 2014. The concert consists draws from English musical traditions as well as including Stardust, How Little We Know and Georgia talking about his latest book Destiny in the Desert. of works from their current repertoire, some well American old time, blues and contemporary folk. on My Mind. It is a taut account of North African fighting in the known, others which promise to be a revelation. Be WHY? The duo have impressed audiences in the WHY? ‘Outstanding quartet... inspired solo forays... Second World War. The evening will conclude with a enchanted by the choir’s unique sound. US and UK with their unique, haunting vocal blend, nifty and concise arrangements... a fine delectation’ Question and Answer session. WHY? One of the finest youth choirs in the country their guitar chops, and their witty stage banter London Jazz News WHY? Jonathan will be signing books at the end of Courtyard Theatre £14, MMS Members £10, Studio £14, Earlybird (by 12 Oct) £12 Courtyard Theatre £15 (£13 conc) the evening (£5 under 16s, free with adults) Courtyard Theatre

£12 £10 conc Plumhall London Contemporary Theatre presents Thur 20 Nov 8pm Macbeth: In Pitch Black Ensemble/York Theatre Royal present Michelle Plum is a former member of Chumbawamba, Tiff Stevenson - Optimist Thur 13 Nov 7.30pm The Restoration of Nell Gwyn Sun 16 Nov 7.30pm Waking the Witch and The Accidental Tourists. Nick B Fri 21 Nov 8pm A unique production performed in the round and Hall has been a member of The Hall Brothers nearly Comedy set in the wanton world of the English Are you on cloud 9 one minute and battling your in darkness. Feel every treacherous moment with all his life. Between them, they have shared the bill Restoration. King Charles II lies ill. Nell Gwyn, inner critic the next? Tiff Stevenson searches for Macbeth. Learn what it’s like to never quite know with Aimee Mann, Nerina Pallot, Show of Hands and his royal whore, rages against her fate. What will optimism in a world of Kardashians, guns and who’s watching you as the plot thickens into State of the Union amongst others. A married couple, become of her if Charles is summoned to his Everyday Vodka. Tiff has appeared on BBC2’s Never darkness and despair. Will the witches prophecy the duo bring a natural synchronicity and dynamic to Maker? Join Mistress Gwyn and her maid as they Mind the Buzzcocks, Next Week’s News and BBC Radio of Macbeth becoming King come true or are they their songwriting and the stage. 5 Live’s 7 Day Saturday. leading him into fallacy? Only time will tell. lead us a merry dance. WHY? Full of humour and bawdy wit, it’s a WHY? ‘Energy and joie de vivre... intelligent lyrics WHY? ‘Hilarious, beautifully written’ ★★★★ Metro WHY? A truly immersive theatre experience rollicking romp which ends with a sting in its tail and memorable melodies... ’ R2 Magazine ★★★★ Sunday Telegraph Studio Studio £14 Studio £10, Earlybird (by 20 Oct) £8 Studio £12

29 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 30 Saul Rose and The Rollin’ Clones James Delarre Fri 21 Nov 8pm Thur 27 Nov 8pm The tribute to The Rolling Stones have James Delarre and Saul Rose combine been entertaining crowds across the thrilling fiddle performances with some country for over 17 years. From the of the finest melodeon playing. Between early days of rhythm and blues, to the them, they have played with Eliza Carthy, excesses of the 1970s, this is a faithful Jim Moray, Faustus and Mawkin. Together interpretation of the band’s greatest hits. they produce a full range of melodic and They are delivered with a smirk and a wink, harmonic flavour with flowing melodies, recalling the mischief making of Mr Jagger rich harmony and considered vocal delivery. himself, remaining true to the spirit of the WHY? ‘This duo is just brilliant’ originals. FATEA Magazine WHY? ‘Without a doubt the most Studio exciting tribute to the Rolling Stones… £15 £14 (£12 conc) Outstanding’ The Daily Mail Courtyard Theatre

D’Ukes Fri 28 Nov 8pm Thames Valley Gay Chorus The seven piece ukulele band play music ranging from Amy present Martin Harley Winehouse to Radiohead via Johnny Cash, Coldplay and Deep with support from Purple. They are quickly becoming one of the country’s top ukulele bands, specialising in loud, electric, danceable music. The Sam Lewis line up includes Brian Smith (lead ukulele, backing vocals), Dave FREE Sun 23 Nov 7.30pm Warren (lead ukulele, percussion), Hazel Smith (ukulele, vocals), ENTRY Martin’s name has become Jo Kerr (ukulele, vocals, percussion), John Mattock (bass ukulele, Artisan Fair percussion), Martin Burdikin (ukulele, vocals) and Phil Seeley synonymous with the British Sat 29 Nov 11am - 4pm and American slide guitar (ukulele, vocals, percussion). The 18th century Long Barn scene. Sam Lewis is a rising WHY? The band has taken the ukulele to new levels of provides the perfect backdrop to star of East Nashville. performance pick up a unique Christmas gift. Together, they deliver Courtyard Theatre Browse stalls from local sellers, Sat 22 Nov 7.30pm inspired nights of £12, Earlybird (by 28 Oct) £10 showcasing hand made wares. roots music, sublime COMMUNITY HIRE songwriting, slide WHY? The Café Bar is open all guitar and storytelling. day, and will be serving mulled Join TVGC for an evening of jazz wine, mince pies and Christmas inspired popular, sacred and secular WHY? ‘Martin flavoured coffee music made famous by the likes Harley made a strong of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, impression… a wonderfully Long Barn Bob Chilcott, Dean Martin, Astrud accomplished and varied Gilberto and Judy Garland, plus a set of lap slide guitar blues taste of Broadway. and American’ Blues News WHY? A welcome back to TVGC, Studio ‘This is great place for movies, who have a habit of selling out £13 whenever they appear! Earlybird (by 23 Oct) £10 comedy and theatre’ Cairokid, TripAdvisor Courtyard Theatre £12 (£10 conc)

31 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 32 Jewel Tones presents A Musical Drishti Dance presents Aangika Miscellany Sat 6 Dec 7.30pm Sat 29 Nov 7.30pm An evening of new Kathak COMMUNITY HIRE choreographic works led by dancer choreographer Courtyard Theatre £10 Anuradha Chaturvedi. Featuring ‘Panchtatva - The Five Elements’ - exploring the concept Ray Peacock – of five elements through Here Comes Trouble Police Dog Hogan a dynamic interaction of Sun 30 Nov 7.30pm Kathak and digital media. £14 Fri 5 Dec 8pm Ray has been a very naughty boy £12 conc WHY? The evening also Between them, the 8 piece band play recently and it’s time to find out Phil McIntyre Entertainments present features rare traditional instruments including guitar, accordion, banjo, why. Join him as he takes you Robert Newman’s New Theory of Evolution Kathak compositions through a myriad of mischief and mandolin, fiddle and trumpet. They draw their drawn from ancient Thur 4 Dec 8pm misdemeanours in an attempt to influences from Americana, country-folk, folk- Indian philosophy, get to the bottom of what drives The comedian, journalist, novelist and activist is back at Norden Farm pop and urban bluegrass. The line up features mythology, folk lore and a grown man to such infantile due to popular demand. Rob describes the 150 year controversy in Guardian journalist Tim Dowling who regularly medieval Indo-Persian behaviour. Ray is a quadruple Chortle evolutionary theory and explores how the latest science demonstrates writes about the band in his column. They mix literature Award nominated comedian and the that DNA is not destiny. From a Devil’s Orchard made by lemon ants country-fried heartbreakers, belting anthems Studio best bit of Peacock & Gamble. to Richard Dawkins’ postman wrestling naked, Rob Newman argues and foot-stomping singlaongs. that cooperation drives evolution more than competition. £11 (£9 conc) WHY? ‘Combining the childish WHY? ‘One of my bands to watch - great songs, mischief of John Belushi with the WHY? ‘He is the funniest comedian I have ever seen… A passionate, great musicians, and their live shows are really, victimized protestations of the chaotically brilliant comedian’ The Sunday Times really good fun’ Johnnie Walker, BBC Radio 2 underdog’ ★★★★ The List Courtyard Theatre Courtyard Theatre £14 Studio £12, Earlybird (by 30 Oct) £10 Christmas Floral Curiosity with Mig Kimpton Thur 4 Dec 7.30pm Multi award winning floral designer Mig Kimpton brings a fun and festive flair to all things creative, informative and factual. He conjures up floral designs from history, explains the myths behind £15 Christmas traditions and shares his Dire Streets personal funny stories and tales. Sat 6 Dec 8pm You might even get the chance to Dire Streets perfectly capture the distinctive, authentic sound of one of the biggest guitar bands of all time. appear on stage with him or win Fronted by finger picking guitar ace John Brunsdon, the band are all accomplished musicians in their own right. one of Mig’s designs to take home. They play with an attention to detail and musicianship that marks them as the stand out Dire Straits tribute. WHY? ‘Always expect the WHY? With all the tracks from early classics like Sultans of Swing and Lady Writer, to the mega hits of the unexpected’ Fusion Flowers 1980s and Brothers in Arms Magazine Courtyard Theatre Studio £13

33 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 34 Maidenhead Concert Band presents £14 Charity Christmas Concerts £12 conc Michael Law – Travels with Wed 10 and Wed 17 Dec 7.45pm Christmas Ceilidh Fri 12 Dec 7.30pm Sheridan Morley Sun 14 Dec 7.30pm COMMUNITY HIRE An evening of dance in our atmospheric 18th Author, broadcaster, critic, director and raconteur, Sheridan This year’s concerts are in aid of SSAFA and TVAP. century Long Barn. Caller Hugh Crabtree leads captivated audiences with his theatre stories and anecdotes SSAFA provides life long support for our forces and dances including Muffin Man’s Jig, Gay Gordons, about his eccentric family. Michael Law was Sheridan’s cabaret their families. TVAP provides a chance for children and Waltz Country Dance and Cumberland Square partner. Together, they toured and broadcast their cabarets all adults with all types of special needs to enjoy fun, 8. Tunes from folk band Nedron’s Jig include The over the world. In his affectionate and personal tribute, Michael freedom and friendship. Rogue’s March, One More Dance and Then, Speed the Plough and Dashing White Sergeant. plays and sings songs from their cabaret shows and explores the WHY? A great night out for all the family biographies which Sheridan was writing during their tours. WHY? A perfect social event for Christmas parties Courtyard Theatre WHY? Michael Law is a singer and pianist, well known as Boot-Led-Zeppelin £8 Long Barn founder of The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra Fri 19 Dec 8pm Studio £14 (£12 conc) An all new production offering the definitive tribute to Led Zeppelin. The band capture the magic and excitement of Zeppelin’s concerts from the 1970s. They faithfully perform all the classics from acoustic tracks such as Going To California and That’s The Way, to epics such as Whole Lotta Love, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Stairway To Heaven. WHY? ‘Go on Boot Led! The nearest thing I have heard to the lords of rock’ RM Promotions present Fearne Cotton, BBC Radio 1 Jazz at the Farm presents An Albion Christmas £15 Courtyard Theatre Season’s Greetings of Jazz Sat 13 Dec 7.45pm £13 conc £15 with Steve Waterman The Albion Christmas Show is now into its 16th year She’Koyokh Thur 18 Dec 8pm Fri 12 Dec 8pm and has attracted sell out audiences across the UK. The line up features the combined talents of Simon A long awaited return to Norden Farm, Steve is The klezmer ensemble forge a unique sound that is traditional Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), one of this country’s great ambassadors of jazz. yet original. Their live shows are an expertly crafted, multi-lingual INTERVAL Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley He is supported by Simon Marsh (sax, reeds) with exploration from the Baltic to the Black Sea. The 7 piece band Hutchings. Expect a guided tour through the Christmas DRINKS Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Crowdy (bass) and perform songs in Yiddish, Russian, Greek, Ladino, Romany, Turkish customs of Britain, with carols, seasonal songs, spoken Clark Tracey (drums). and Kurdish with klezmer instrumentals and folk tunes from Order your interval word, humorous readings and dance. Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. drinks in advance, and WHY? Steve is professor of Jazz Trumpet at beat the rush at the bar! Trinity College of Music in London WHY? ‘The perfect antidote to the corporate WHY? ‘One of London’s musical treasures, playing the best Christmas’ The Guardian Balkan and klezmer music in Britain’ The Evening Standard Courtyard Theatre Ask at the Café Bar £14 (£12 conc) (£5 under 16s) Courtyard Theatre £17.50 Courtyard Theatre for more details

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Make Silver Experimental The Art of Yoga Flow Yoga Winter: Jewellery Textiles Zumba pg 40 pg 40 pg 40 £15 pg 39 pg 39 pg 40 New Year’s Day Concert Lady Beau Peep - The Bee’z Kneez Body Book Club Acoustic Make Silver Thur 1 Jan 7.30pm Control Guitar Kathak Dance Youth Drama Burlesque Christmas Cabaret (Monthly) Jewellery (4+ Years) Norden Lights The annual sell out concert returns for the Pilates Beginners Sat 20 Dec 8pm pg 39 pg 40 pg 44 pg 44 fourteenth year – an ideal start to 2015. pg 39 pg 40 The critically acclaimed burlesque chanteuse and seasoned Full programme details to be announced. compère brings cabaret entertainment for Christmas. Expect Pre School Pre School WHY? Including works by Handel, Vivaldi Maidenhead Acoustic a fantastic variety including circus, comedy, burlesque and Community Music Guitar Dance speciality acts. With live bluesy grooves on the piano from and JS Bach Choir Zoom Zoom Zoom Intermediate Little Wrigglers founder member of Dexys Midnight Runners, Pete Saunders. Courtyard Theatre pg 39 pg 46 pg 40 pg 46 Suitable for ages 18+ years. £16 (£14.50 conc) (£5 under 16s) Bollywood After School WHY? ‘Burlesque at its best with a mixture of pastiche, Dance Arts Club Junior Artistic Pre School mockery and tantalising striptease’ Burlesque Map London (6+ Years) (8-13 Years) (Arts Awards) Create n Make pg 44 pg 46 Courtyard Theatre pg 45 pg 45

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Youth Drama Youth Drama Norden Lights Digi Den (Academy) Norden Lights pg 44 pg 45 pg 44 One Off Classes and Workshops Early Bird £20 Now booking September November Book By 31 Oct for next Spring! Fun with Acrylics [pg 41] Make Silver Rings [pg 42] Portrait Drawing [pg 42] New Year’s Eve Ceilidh Christmas Candles [pg 43] Life Drawing [pg 43] Wed 31 Dec 8.30pm - 1am Stephen K Amos - October Screenwriting Workshop [pg 42] See in 2015 with a celebratory ceilidh in our Courtyard Theatre. Printing: Beautiful Birds [pg 43] Welcome to my World Introduction to Mindfulness [pg 42] A five piece folk dance band perform traditional country-dances Photography: Images of Winter [pg 43] Fri 16 and Sat 17 Jan 8pm Alexander Technique [pg 42] from around the British Isles. The line up includes concertina Screen Printing [pg 46] Creative Drawing [pg 42] and melodeon combined with the lively, more modern sounds Lantern Making Workshop [pg 46] of guitar, bass and drums. You don’t need to know any steps, our Event Cinema: Life Drawing [pg 42] caller Alan Dyer will guide you through the dances. Swan Lake Printing: Painted Monoprints [pg 42] Precious Metal Clay Workshop [pg 42] December WHY? With fine local ales to quench your thirst, a ceilidh is Sun 25 Jan 3pm Sculpture Workshop [pg 46] Stained Glass [pg 43] the perfect way to celebrate this New Year’s Eve Chocolate Workshop [pg 43] Courtyard Theatre Jo Harman Lantern Making Workshop [pg 46] £25, Earlybird (by 31 Oct) £20, Supporters £19 Fri 30 Jan 8pm

37 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 38 Regular Classes Thursdays Saturdays For adults Acoustic Guitar - Tuesdays Wednesdays Intermediate Led by Richard Lee Body Control Thur 25 Sept - 23 Oct and Pilates Thur 6 Nov - 4 Dec Led by Gillian Burn 8.15pm - 9.15pm Tues 16 Sept - 21 Oct and £32 per 5 week course 4 Nov - 16 Dec (exc 18 Nov) Did you used to play guitar, still 10am - 11am tinker now and then, but really Flow Yoga £48 per 6 week course want to get back into it? Then this Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page £84 for 2 courses is the course for you. Rediscover Sat 13 Sept - 20 Dec (exc 29 Nov) Give yourself a moment to relax, your 6 string and why you took it 10am - 11.15am | £8 per class unwind and stretch out your body. up originally. Learn some classic or £98 for 14 weeks Experimental songs and reignite your guitar skills. Pilates will help to strengthen and A dynamic yoga class with tone your muscles, improve your Textiles Led by Amanda Schenk precise alignment focus. Linking posture, balance and flexibility and Maggie Kluba the breath with a flow of and help you have a longer, leaner Make Silver Thur 6 - 27 Nov postures and time at the end for and stronger body. Suitable for all Jewellery 10am - 1pm relaxation will leave you feeling levels of experience. Led by Janet Richardson Fridays £65 for 4 week course stronger, more flexible, calm and Wed 24 Sept - 22 Oct renewed. Deborah Le Vene-Page and Wed 5 Nov - 3 Dec Push the boundaries of traditional Yoga has been teaching yoga since 10am - 12pm techniques to create exciting and Led by Julie Potter 2005, her classes are fun, friendly, £84 per 5 week course original artworks. Experiment Fri 19 Sept - 24 Oct and inspiring and suitable for all levels. Beginners will learn skills including with different methods and learn Fri 7 Nov - 12 Dec cutting, soldering, filing, polishing to interpret mark making into 9.30am - 10.45am and texturing. Work on a series of textile artwork. Develop your skills £42 per 6 week course Sundays towards creating pieces rich in projects which will result in a set Learn breathing techniques to surface texture and produce several of jewellery. More experienced improve general wellbeing and The Art of Winter: stitch studies or a finished textile students are shown new techniques aid relaxation. Practise traditional Painting and artwork. This course provides the and guided on how to move forward yoga postures and enjoy short foundation to develop your own Drawing the Colder Maidenhead with own designs and projects. guided relaxation sessions. Julie textile practise at home. Materials Months Community Choir Suitable for all levels of experience. has been practising yoga since fee to tutor £10. Led by Jo Hall Led by Tina Reibl Approx £28 materials fee to tutor 1993 and qualified as a British Tues 4 Nov - 2 Dec Tues 9 Sept – 25 Nov for first 5 weeks. Wheel teacher in 2004. Suitable 10am to 1pm (exc 14 and 28 Oct) Acoustic Guitar - for all levels of experience. Zumba £82 for 5 week course 7.15pm - 8.15pm Book Club Beginners Led by Annet Bowler or £18 per class £60 for 10 week course Wed 3 Sept, 1 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec Led by Richard Lee Sun 14 Sept – 21 Dec (exc 2 Nov) 7pm - 9pm Thur 25 Sept - 23 Oct Make Silver Pieter Bruegel’s Hunters in the An opportunity for all those 11am - 12pm £4.50 per session and Thur 6 Nov - 4 Dec Snow (1565) was the first snow who enjoy singing a toe-tapping Jewellery £6 per class including a glass of wine 7pm - 8pm Led by Janet Richardson painting and one of the first great repertoire, from Bach to Beatles Party yourself into shape with £32 per 5 week course Fri 26 Sept - 24 Oct landscapes. Taking this painting and Gershwin to Gospel. No Share your thoughts on the Zumba® programme. An and Fri 7 Nov - 5 Dec as a starting point, explore the audition or sight reading required. contemporary fiction with other Always wanted to learn guitar but exhilarating, effective, easy-to- 10am - 12pm or limited palette of winter using Suitable for all levels of experience readers in a welcoming and never got around to it? Want to follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning drawing and water based media. relaxed atmosphere. Titles this trade your air guitar skills for real 12.15pm - 2.15pm dance fitness-party™. Dance to The course looks at paintings season include Harvest by Jim guitar skills? It is never too late to £84 per 5 week course various Latin rhythms including by Breugel, Caspar Friedrich, the Crache, The Book Thief by Markus learn. These are fun and friendly Another chance to take this salsa, reggeaton, merengue, cumbia, Impressionists, Lowry, Gerhard Zusak and a title from the Booker lessons from a guitarist with over popular class. Course content is bellydance and more. Suitable for all Richter and Richard Cartwright. short list. 20 years experience. the same as the Wednesday class. levels of experience.

39 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 40 One off classes and workshops Introduction to Printing: Painted Mindfulness Monoprints Led by Jane Barker Led by Karen Carter Fun with Acrylics Sat 4 Oct Fri 17 Oct Led by Karen Carter | 10.30am - 3.30pm | £37 per class 10am - 4pm | £45 10.30am - 3.30pm | £37 Materials to be supplied by participant, plus materials cost to tutor where indicated ‘You can’t stop the waves, but you Learn the basics of this simple hand- can learn to surf’ Jon Kabat-Zinn printing process and produce a set of A day long introduction to single and multi-colour prints. Look mindfulness and a chance to step at creating interesting mark making out of the ‘doing mode’ and to using additive and subtractive explore just ‘being’ for a few hours. techniques. Suitable for all levels of The day combines information experience. £5 materials fee to tutor. Portrait Drawing about mindfulness and practices. Led by Benedict Romain Sat 1 Nov Creative Drawing 10am - 3pm | £34 Led by Karen Carter An intensive drawing session Fri 10 Oct dedicating to drawing portraits, 10.30am - 3.30pm | £37 capturing likenesses in a range Abstracting the Landscape A fun day experimenting with of materials through varied In the Style of Cezanne Fri 21 Nov a variety of drawing techniques approaches. Experiment with Fri 26 Sept using ink, charcoal, water soluble alternative exercises and traditional Looking at the principles of simplification, Precious Metal graphite and more; applied with techniques, drawing both from life Using the paintings of Cezanne as inspiration, use fragmentation and colour harmony, work through Clay Workshop sticks, sponges, brushes and even and from photographs. acrylics in a thick impasto style to mimic the qualities a process of taking a realistic starting point and Led by Janet Richardson fingers! Explore scale, surfaces, mark of oil paint, incorporating structure gel and expressive creating an abstracted interpretation of it. Reference Sat 18 Oct making, contrast and tone. Make Silver Rings brushwork to add interest to the picture surface. Nicolas de Stael, Paul Klee and Ton Schulten. 10am - 4pm | £50 £2 materials fee to tutor. Led by Janet Richardson Metal Clay is a material you can Sat 1 Nov mould like clay and when fired 10am - 4pm | £48 (sintered) it turns into pure silver. Roll and texture the clay, build up Create a unique stack of rings in layers, add findings and stones, this introductory workshop. Design then sinter and finish the work. You and craft professional looking will leave with at least 3 finished pieces to take home. Suitable for pieces (earrings, pendant and all levels of experience. Approx charm). £24 materials fee to tutor. £15 materials fee to tutor. Suitable for all levels of experience. Screenwriting Life Drawing Alexander Workshop Led by DJ Mhlanga Led by Benedict Romain Technique Sat 11 Oct Led by Martin Smith Sat 8 Nov In the Style of Pen, Ink and Wash Fast and Free 10am - 1pm | £25 Sat 18 Oct 10am - 3pm | £35 Fri 28 Nov the Fauvists with Acrylics An intensive half day life drawing 2.30pm - 5pm | £30 For anyone interested in Fri 3 Oct Fri 7 Nov Free up the way you paint by class that mixes traditional A body awareness workshop writing, improving or discussing The group of painters known as Learn how to create an image working fast! Produce a large techniques with alternative teaching poise, balance and an screenplays. Analyse some of the the Fauvists - Matisse, Derain, using acrylic paints and inks in a number of small still life studies exercises to tackle all aspects easier way of carrying out everyday thought processes that go into Dufy and Vlaminck - were loose and fluid way. Use wet-in- in one day with an emphasis of drawing. Themes will include activity. It helps to relieve pain and making a successful screenplay. renowned for their uninhibited wet techniques, spattering and on energetic and expressive taking inspiration from yoga and a discomfort brought on by poor Learn how to structure your story use of vivid bold colour. Follow in glazing to produce vibrant texture brushwork combined with focus on capturing light. Students posture and can help those with and study the all important ‘First their footsteps and create vibrant and colour along with dip-pens, careful colour selection to create are encouraged to make mistakes back and neck problems. Bring a 10’. The workshop will end with a energetic landscape paintings from sticks and acrylic ink for line work successful images in a short space and experiment! Suitable for all blanket and some paperback books Question and Answer session with your own photos and sketches. and detail. of time! levels of experience. to rest your head on. DJ. Suitable for ages 16+ years.

41 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 42 Life Drawing For more information please contact Julietta or Rita on Led by Benedict Romain Regular Classes 01628 682555 or [email protected] Sat 22 Nov | 10am - 3pm | £34 For children and young people and [email protected] An intensive life drawing class that mixes traditional Photo Credit: Luminous Photography techniques with alternative exercises to tackle all aspects of drawing. Themes will include experimenting with the body, taking inspiration from the work of previous artists, and incorporating an Arts Award supports children and young idea of narrative. All materials are provided. Suitable people to enjoy the arts, develop creative for all levels of experience. and leadership skills and achieve a national qualification Stained Glass: Candle Holders, Pendants and Decorations Led by Esther Brienza Norden Lights Youth Theatre Photography: Sat 6 Dec | 10am - 4pm | £45 Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Junior Norden Lights Images of Winter Create a unique tea-light holder, pendant and Led by Rod Bird of ElectricLandscape Year 2 – 6 | £67 per term (from Wed 24 Sept) hanging decoration that’s perfect for gifts or for your Sat 8 Nov | 10am - 4pm | £40 home. This one day taster class is an introduction Norden Lights A hands-on day learning and practising techniques to to learning basic glass cutting, copper foiling and Year 7 - 11 | £97 per term (from Thur 11 Sept, days vary) take memorable pictures locally, with an affordable soldering techniques. £10 materials fee to tutor. Junior Artistic camera (a compact or DSLR). A combination of Norden Lights Academy Led by Julie Loison classroom tuition and some enjoyable assignments, Year 12+ | £97 per term (from Wed 17 Sept) Thursdays (from Thur 11 Sept) in and around Norden Farm. We won’t get too 3.40pm - 4.40pm Classes for young people to develop performance skills. Explore technical. By the end of the day you’ll be more School Year 3 – 6 all elements of drama including scriptwriting, devising and confident with your camera and able to take better £70 per term directing and work towards regular performances at Norden photos of scenes and people. Farm. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for all abilities. Develop creative leadership skills by working Printing: Beautiful Birds - towards the Discover and Explore Arts Award. Students will work with visiting Print, Paint & Make arts practitioners to explore different Led by Karen Carter representations of Norden Farm’s Willow Fri 14 Nov | 10.30am - 3.30pm | £37 Sculpture. Students will create their own Using the work of contemporary artist Mark Hearld Chocolate Workshop masterpiece and showcase their work. Each as inspiration, have a fun day creating your own Led by Matthew Milston term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for all abilities. printed and painted papers which will then be Sat 13 Dec | 2pm | £17.50 per person collaged into quirky 3D birds and embellished with Theatre Artistic A hands on workshop with a local Chocolatier. gold leaf. Suitable for all levels of experience. £3 Led by Julie Loison Learn the process of creating delicious, handmade materials fee to tutor. Thursdays (from Thur 11 Sept) chocolate truffles and take home your beautifully 5.15pm - 6.45pm packaged treats. Suitable for all levels of experience. Christmas Candles School Year 7 - 13 Kathak Dance Please note that class running times are approximate. Led by Sarah Ditchfield £80 per term Led by Amrit Bhamra and Devika Shangari Sat 15 Nov | 1pm - 3pm | £30 Saturdays (from Sat 13 Sept) A chance for young people interested in Intermediate 10.30am - 11.30am | £73 per term A hands on and interactive workshop for learning Well Being Taster Day theatre and performing arts to enhance their Beginners 11.30am - 12 noon | £37 per term the skills and techniques of candle making. Discover Sat 10 Jan | 10am - 3pm knowledge, understanding and creative skills the various types of candles and develop the skills to A New Year and a new you! A chance to try out our by working towards the Bronze, Silver or A chance to experience the most exhilarating classical dance make your own, using natural soy and rolled beeswax programme of fitness and holistic workshops to kick Gold Arts Award. Each term is 10 weeks long. style of Northern India! Students will have the opportunity to wax. Create three beautiful candles, with a variety of start 2015. Taster classes will run all day - from Yoga to Participants will also see two live events at work towards annual exams in this beautiful rhythmic dance fragrances and dyes - from a Gingerbread Latte with Zumba and more! Further details will be available on Norden Farm as part of the cost of the term. style. Each term is 10 weeks long. Suitable for ages 4+ years Whipped Cream to an Ice Formed Pillar Candle! the Norden Farm website and in the Spring brochure. Suitable for all abilities and all abilities.

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Photo Credit: Luminous Photography Arts Club Led by Caroline Crawford Zoom, Zoom, Zoom Little Wrigglers Create ‘n’ Make - Wednesdays 4pm - 5.15pm Led by Juliette Tieku-Smith Led by Rachel Walsh Led by Michaela Clarke £28 per 3 week course Wednesdays 10am - 11am Fridays 10am - 10.45am Fridays 11am - 12pm £19 per 2 week course Chant rhythmic rhymes, play with A thrilling, energetic and creative Children discover their creativity Suitable for ages 8 -13 years finger puppets, dress up, let loose dance class. Explore imaginative and learn about textures, colours, on the dance floor and jam out themes and adventures through numbers and shapes in this fun on percussion. Suitable for ages 6 dance, song and mime. Suitable and interactive class. Suitable for months and over. for ages 2+ years. ages 2+ years. Norden Exposure Bollywood Dance Youth Dance Led by Geeta Mehta One off classes and workshops Led by Becky Hinton Tuesdays (from Tues 16 Sept) for children and young people Tuesdays (from Tues 16 Sept) 4.30pm - 5.30pm 9 - 13 years | 5.45pm - 7pm £67 per term or £67 per term £8 per session 14+ years | 7pm - 8.45pm An energetic modern Indian Ancient Greek £73 per term dance style. The classes are a Artefacts and Art Develop contemporary fusion of Indian and western Wed 17 Sept - 1 Oct performance techniques whilst styles with Latino and Arabic Look into the world of Ancient taking inspiration from other influences. Each term is 10 weeks Greek Art and design a ceramic popular dance styles. Groups long. Suitable for ages 6+ years coil vase to be fired and decorated. perform at Norden Farm as well and all abilities. Sculpture Screen Printing £3 materials fee to tutor. as other festivals throughout Workshop Led by Amanda Schenk Education and Berkshire. Each term is 10 weeks Led by Benedict Romain and Maggie Kluba Community long. Suitable for all abilities. Cartoon and Sat 11 Oct Sat 15 Nov Outreach - Farm Out Caricature Project 2pm - 4.15pm | £16 1pm - 3pm | £15 Wed 5 - 19 Nov Create a self portrait by combining Learn screen printing techniques Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is here to support and help develop Look at the work of Pop Artists body casting with found object and upcycle a bag or t-shirt! arts within the community through and cartoon characters. Create and junk assemblages to create Transform an ordinary fabric bag into a cool shopping accessory or our Farm Out programme. We can and make a moving flick-book. a post-modern sculptural master piece! Learn processes include book bag or bring along a t-shirt offer a wide range of opportunities body casting with alginate, to personalize with your own for schools, colleges, community Autumn plaster and tape, and basic junk unique style. This would make groups, children and young people. Tree Project construction underlined by a little a great present for Christmas. modern art theory. Suitable for all Materials (except t-shirt) provided. For a copy of our educational Wed 8 - 22 Oct ages and abilities. Suitable for ages 8+ years. brochures for schools or Have you ever looked closely at information about any other the shape of tree? Take rubbings The Animals take to the Streets – outreach activities, please get in Digi Den of leaf shapes and bark, then look Lantern Making Workshop touch with Robyn Bunyan, our Led by DJ Mhlanga at how to paint and draw trees. Led by Same Sky Education Officer, to see how we Fridays (from Fri 26 Sept) Sun 16 and 23 Nov, Sun 7 Dec can work with you. Suitable for Year 7 - 9 | 4.30pm - 6pm | £80 per term 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm | £3 per person Suitable for Year 10 -13 | 6pm - 8pm | £90 per term Christmas Email [email protected] Craft Fun! Create lanterns inspired by the animal world by weaving and decorating Animate, record and edit in our Digi Den. Work together to willow and hazel. Lanterns created at these family workshops will be Tel / 01628 682563 Wed 26 Nov - 10 Dec develop your technique and understanding of filming, podcasting, illuminated at Norden Farm’s annual Lantern Parade on Saturday 13 Twitter @farm_out green screen and stop motion animation. The final project will be A fun craft based course creating December. This year’s theme is The Animals take to the Streets. The Facebook /farmout showcased in the Courtyard Theatre. Each term is 10 weeks long. gifts and decorations with a parade culminates in a celebratory concert outside the Town Hall. Suitable for all levels of experience Christmas theme. Suitable for all ages and all the family.

45 Box Office// 01628 788997 Online // www.nordenfarm.org 46 Gallery Luminous Opening Times Photography: The Escapist Tues - Sat 3pm - 10pm Tues 28 Oct - Sun 9 Nov Sun 10am - 10pm Tom Waller is a specialist in Entry is free contemporary photography that takes advantage of natural light to create powerful images that tell intimate stories. He takes pictures of (and inspiration from) a wide range of subjects including cityscapes, landscapes, wildlife and people. He does it with an approach that uses different perspectives, unusual composition or distinct lighting techniques so he can tell stories in his own way.

Windsor Festival presents Schools’ Programme Exhibition 2014 Tues 23 Sept - Sun 5 Oct A showcase of talent from students at all of the secondary schools within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Featuring a wide Windsor Festival presents variety of creative work, including paintings, photography, textiles and Pamela Taylor: sculpture. Sponsored by ComXo and Shanly Foundation. More than just Trees Tues 16 - Sun 21 Sept Pamela Taylor trained as a botanist and uses the natural world as inspiration for many of her drawings and watercolours. Especially in her pen and ink studies of trees she seeks not just to reproduce an image, but to convey something of the character of the individual tree.

Maidenhead Painting Club FILM@ Annual Exhibition SiOTT Gallery: Kipper’s Snowy NORDEN Tues 14 - Sun 26 Oct Can You See What I See? Day Competition Tues 11 - Sun 23 Nov Tues 2 Dec - Sun 4 Jan FARM The Club’s annual exhibition and sale shows members’ works covering Enjoy the best of a wide range of styles, sizes, media and price. Professional and Group exhibition curated by SiOTT Gallery. It features works by An exhibition of entries from our art-house, independent experienced amateur artists produce pictures of the highest quality artists who capture reflections of daily realities. How we interpret art competition for local children, and foreign language films. and this exhibition is always a very rewarding event. A very high daily situations is based on our individual belief system, shifting focus inspired by our Christmas show. Ask for a copy of our standard is achieved even though Maidenhead Painting Club applies a from the artist to the viewer who adds personal layers of meaning to See page 04 for details of how to latest film brochure no selection policy for entries. the work. enter.

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