Programme September- December 2021
Otley COURTHOUSE 2 Welcome to Otley Courthouse As autumn approaches, we continue to be able to open our doors for a range of events covering, music, theatre, comedy & film. We are so grateful to all of you who came and supported our summer programme of events. Here you will find all of our latest event information. We hope you enjoy this upcoming season and thank you for your continued support.
Please be aware that forthcoming events may have specific conditions of entry attached in order for us to operate legally and safely. These will be dictated by changes in regulation and agreed industry best practice and will be clarified once we receive
December 2021 December clear guidance from government and industry bodies. As guidelines continue to be updated, please do keep up to date with our _ latest news & events by visiting our website at otleycourthouse.org.uk. MAILING LIST HOW TO BOOK TICKETS To sign up & receive electronic copies of our programme and newsletters please BY PHONE OR IN PERSON visit our website otleycourthouse.org.uk September Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Street, Otley, LS21 3AN Tel: 01943 467466 ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES The Box Office is open from 10am – 12pm & 12.30 – 2.30pm Monday to Friday. The Courthouse is fully accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs Opening times may vary. are welcome. An induction loop is available in the Courtroom. See website for While all details are correct at time of going to press, some changes and further details. additions may take place. Check when you purchase your tickets. A large print text version of this brochure can be made available on request. ONLINE
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RADIOACTIVE THE PEANUT BUTTER Thursday 7 October FALCON 109 mins, 12A Thursday 4 November Starring Rosamund Pike, 107 mins, 12A Thursday Yvette Feuer, Mirjam Starring Zack Gottsagen, Novak Ann Owens, Dakota Movie Johnson Matinees NOMADLAND Thursday 25 November Start time 2pm with tea 128 mins, 12A / coffee available from Starring Frances 1.30pm. Tickets for all 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk films £5 includes tea / McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May coffee & biscuits. Tickets MILITARY WIVES Thursday 2 September 112 mins, 12A Starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan, Emma Lowndes EMMA Thursday 21 October GREEN BOOK 124 mins, U Thursday 16 September Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, 130 mins, 12A Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth Starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali
DOWNTON ABBEY Thursday 9 December 122 mins, PG Starring Stephen Campbell Moore), Michael Fox, Lesley Nicol 4 Cinema @ the Courthouse JUDAS AND THE THE COUNTY BLACK MESSIAH Thursday 25 November Thursday 14 October 92 mins, 12A 126 mins, 15 Dir: Grímur Hákonarson Dir: Shaka King December 2021 December _
Otley Film Society is a not for profit organisation that September is committed to bringing diverse cinema to Otley. To find out more about the AFTER LOVE films, details of membership and how to buy guest tickets, Thursday 2 December go to otleyfilmsociety.org.uk 89 mins, 12A or email: Dir: Aleem Khan Otley Courthouse [email protected] Thursday screening of films start at 7.45pm with bar open from 7pm. Guest Tickets: £5. NOMADLAND MINARI Thursday 28 October 117 mins, 12A Thursday 9 September Dir: Chloé Zhao 115 mins, 12A Dir: Lee Isaac Chung 1917 THE PEBBLE AND Thursday 11 November THE BOY PAIN AND GLORY 119 mins, 15 Thursday 16 December Thursday 30 September Dir: Sam Mendes Dir: Chris Green 113 mins, 15 Dir: Pedro Almodóvar 5
Friday 3 September Saturday 4 September Saturday 11 September 7pm 8pm 10am to 4pm £14 £16 Free £12 Courthouse Friends simplydylan.com heritageopendays.org.uk ntlive.com Music Family Theatre 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: SIMPLY DYLAN HERITAGE OPEN As straightforward as the title suggests: FOLLIES No frills, no gimmicks, no pretence; DAY Tickets Recorded Screening Simply Dylan is John O’Connell’s This year’s national theme is ‘Edible personal exploration and celebration England’. Courthouse volunteers Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee, and Imelda of the rich and diverse work of Bob have created a ‘Food Trail’ around the Staunton play the magnificent Follies Dylan. building. The Trail will highlight the in this dazzling production. Featuring food connections at the Courthouse, a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, It is the band’s precise playing and from the Police Canteen to prisoner’s Stephen Sondheim’s legendary high energy renditions that have gone breakfast and from cases about musical was directed by Dominic from a modest project recognising poaching to those of theft and Cooke and filmed live on stage at the Dylan’s 70th Birthday in 2011 to embezzlement. National Theatre in 2017. selling out the Cavern Club 6 times, to opening the 2019 Isle of Wight Storyteller Vickie Orton will run a New York, 1971. There’s a party on Festival to receiving fantastic reviews storytelling session and workshop for the stage of the Weismann Theatre. from audiences across the UK. children, and The Otley Players will be Tomorrow the iconic building will be performing their own short play, also demolished. Thirty years after their John O’Connell, formerly of Groundpig, based on the theme of food at the final performance, the Follies girls who leads Simply Dylan, has Courthouse. gather to have a few drinks, sing a collaborated with other highly few songs, and lie about themselves. reputable musicians to form his Dylan The ever-popular Beat Walk is back and Band. They explore Dylan’s diverse there will be a selection of home-made Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy work and bring his lyrical content to jams, chutneys, pickles, and honey for and Olivier awards, Sondheim’s life; in doing so have ignited a new sale during the day. previous work includes A Little Night wave of passion for one of the world’s Music, Sweeney Todd, and Sunday in most prodigious song writers. As restrictions are still uncertain, the Park with George. it will be necessary for all visits to be booked in advance. Please see the Courthouse website for further details. 6 December 2021 December _
Saturday 11 September Thursday 16 September Friday 17 September
September 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm £15 £5pp £14 Adults Age 14+ Under 18s are free £7 Under-16s thesimonevans.com otleysciencefestival.co.uk otleyfolkfestival.com Comedy Talk / Family Music SIMON EVANS: SCIENCE CAFÉ KATIE SPENCER Otley Courthouse THE WORK OF Speakers set out their key ideas in Katie Spencer is a singer-songwriter 10-15 minutes followed by time for and guitarist from Yorkshire who THE DEVIL questions. All welcome, whether you writes songs imbued with the are a beginner, an expert or still at Northern landscapes of her home. Simon Evans’ last show, Genius 2.0 Originally from Hull, East Yorkshire, school. The speakers and topics for (“A Masterclass” ***** The Scotsman) the grainy imagery of the industrial discussion are: Dr Liz Breen, Director provided an hilarious analysis of docks and sea-fronts seep into her of the Digital Health Enterprise Zone, the departure of any visible sign of deeply personal songs of nostalgia, University of Bradford “Covid-19 intelligence from modern life. But his loss and love. vaccines - access, equality and success”, Dr new show raises the stakes, with his Mark Stidworthy, Principal Veterinary usual excoriating views of a world The music, and most notably her guitar Pathologist, International Zoo Veterinary on fire given a perspective shift from playing stems from a time when Group “Pachyderms, parrots and personal revelations that turned his the steel-stringed instrument was Polynesian tree snails”, Dr Alessandro world upside down this year. truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Biraglia, Leeds University Business Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps School “Why BUY? The science behind Simon Evans is the star of Live at the most evidently John Martyn, flow into consumer behaviour.” Apollo, Mock the Week, BBC Radio her sound, carrying with them the 4’s The News Quiz, The Unbelievable warmth and idealism of the early 70’s Students in full time education are Truth & Simon Evans Goes to Market. folk and songwriter movements. eligible for free tickets. To book Simon has made appearances on either call the Courthouse or email This Week, Question Time, Celebrity The release of her debut album [email protected] Mastermind, Pointless Celebrities and Weather Beaten (2019) made it clear Seats will be allocated on the day of Mastermind The Professionals. to the world that the music is a sound the event in accordance with social of her own, and a sound that speaks distancing rules. of the present.
One of the best guitar players on the circuit, a few years ago she was spotted by bass player Danny Thompson who helped her launch her musical career. With support from Duncan McFarlane and Anne Brivonese. Otley Folk Festival 2021 7
Saturday 18 September Thursday 23 September Friday 24 September 7.30pm 1pm 8pm £20 Adults £5 £13 £9 Under-16s Music keith-james.com otleyfolkfestival.com LUNCHTIME Music Music 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk GRANNY’S ATTIC RECITAL: KEITH JAMES: THE MUSIC OF Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, ELIZABETH JOYCE Tickets anglo concertina, vocals), George Lizzy Joyce is a Leeds based classical YUSUF / CAT Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis pianist from London. After graduating Wood (violin, vocals) – are a folk trio with an MA in music performance STEVENS who play with verve, energy and at Leeds College of Music in 2016, Keith James presents an honest and their own inimitable style. Since 2009 she has performed in a number of loving reflection of the timeless and they have toured across the UK and venues throughout the UK. In this insightful music of Yusuf – Cat Stevens. Europe and been heralded for their performance Lizzy will be playing lively performances, and delivery and music by Prokofiev and Debussy as Songs such as Wild World, Father and selection of traditional songs. a soloist and then will be joined by Son, Moonshadow and Where do the professional singer Lily Moharrer. Children play have been covered by They will be supported on the evening They will finish with a short series of hundreds of Artists worldwide. by close harmony folk trio Yan Tan English folk songs. Tether, and acoustic duo Plumhall Keith James, is a well-respected and whose songs draw inspiration from inventive guitarist singer/songwriter many different styles of music, with who specialises in performing a propensity towards pop, folk and intimate, carefully researched Americana. biographic style concerts. He weaves the story of Cat Stevens’ life from his early pop career, life threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his well-crafted and memorable songs.
Yusuf campaigns on many educational and humanitarian issues, he was awarded the ‘Man of Peace’ award by the Nobel Peace Laureates. In 2015 and he received the Lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio 2 and the Ivor Novello Award for outstanding song collection. Otley Folk Festival 2021 8 December 2021 December _
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 Saturday 25 September Friday 1 October
September September 7.30pm 8pm 10am-4pm £8 Adults £14 FREE £7 Courthouse Friends chantelmcgregor.com exhibitionsonscreen.com Family Music OTLEY 2030 Film CHANTEL FRIDA KAHLO Otley Courthouse FESTIVAL OF McGREGOR: Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone KINDNESS knows her, but who was the woman SOLO ACOUSTIC The festival for people who don’t go to behind the bright colours, the big Multi award winner, including Best festivals - and those who do! We have brows, and the floral crowns? Female Vocalist and Guitarist of the had a difficult eighteen months: some Year at the British Blues Awards, and of us have experienced loneliness and Take a journey through the life of one of the most exciting rock/blues a true icon, discover her art, and grief, and all of us have experienced performers in Europe. Imagine the uncover the truth behind her often anxiety. But we have also seen a huge tone of Robin Trower, the inspiration of turbulent life. Making use of the latest outpouring of kindness: Otley people Jimi Hendrix, the influence of Stevie technology to deliver previously have come together and worked unimaginable quality, we take an Ray Vaughan, the energy of Joe hard to alleviate suffering, in our in-depth look at key works throughout Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter local neighbourhoods and across the her career. Trout and the haunting vocals of town. Otley 2030 wants to celebrate Stevie Nicks…that’s Chantel this, and to leave a legacy to remind Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, McGregor! people that even when we feel this definitive film reveals her deepest threatened ourselves, we can find the emotions and unlocks the secrets and Chantel will be performing an resources to look outwards and to symbolism contained within her art. intimate solo acoustic show, debuting offer support. Exhibition on Screen’s trademark new songs, reworking tracks from combination of interviews, commentary her previous albums and performing There will be two days of activities and a detailed exploration of her art some rare cover versions. This is a for all ages, including music, dance, delivers a treasure trove of colour and one-off show not to be missed. wellness sessions, storytelling, writing a feast of vibrancy. This personal and workshops, book swaps, crafting, pop intimate film offers privileged access up theatre and a range of speakers to her works, and highlights the from local, national and international source of her feverish creativity, her organisations. We will be using various resilience, and her unmatched lust for life, politics, men, and women. indoor and outdoor venues across the town and will be maintaining Delving deeper than any film has restrictions along government done before, engaging with world- guidelines. Some events will be renowned Kahlo experts, exploring accessible online for those who would how great an artist she was, discover prefer not to leave home, and we the real Frida Kahlo. can make other sessions online if we have to. Directed by Ali Ray
All indoor activities will be bookable but free. For full Running time: 90 minutes details please check the Otley Courthouse website. 9
Saturday 2 October Thursday 7 October Friday 8 October 10am to 4pm: Free 8pm 8pm 7.30pm: Talk by £9 £15 Ian McCarthy thebigeasyband.co.uk faramusic.co.uk £11 Music Music wildlifefriendlyotley.org. 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk uk/festival THE BIG EASY FARA Since its birth in the 1920s, swing has Fara brings together four leading Exhibition / Talk been music for celebration. The Big musicians at the forefront of today’s Tickets Easy have taken some of the greatest young Scottish folk scene. Kristan OTLEY WILDLIFE tunes by the giants of swing; Louis Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Armstrong, Louis Prima, Nina Simone Price’s three fiddles combine with ARTS FESTIVAL: and many more household names, Rory Matheson’s piano to produce a A CELEBRATION OF added their own interesting arrangements fiery sound rooted strongly in their to bring you a set of the finest swing upbringing among the music of Orkney. LOCAL WILDLIFE tunes. With a mixture of self-penned and traditional Orkney tunes as well as DAYTIME: Otley’s first ever Wildlife The Big Easy are an energetic swing stunning vocals, Fara’s musical Arts Festival celebrates our wonderful band from Leeds, consisting of vocals, experiences and friendships wildlife with inspiring displays by trumpet, sax, guitar, piano, double produce an exciting and individual local artists, photographers, sculptors, bass and drums. Their repertoire is sound. They were excited to tour craft makers and more. Otley writers carefully chosen to give a lively and Australia for the first time in 2020 and and poets will give readings of work varied performance of the best swing are looking forward to getting back featuring wildlife and nature; Plus from throughout the 20th century; out on the road in 2021. With vibrant local wildlife experts will give short covering repertoire from the early arrangements full of rich harmonies, informative nature talks. days of jazz, classic New Orleans energetic fiddle playing and driving tunes and lively jump-jive. piano, audiences are sure to be EVENING EVENT: The festival headline thrilled too. event is a talk and audio visual Their dynamic and often virtuosic presentation by IAN McCARTHY, the performances are equally at home internationally renowned and award in the concert hall, night clubs or at winning wildlife cameraman and film swing dances. maker (Blue Planet, Autumn Watch, Life in the Freezer and Planet Earth).
Event organised by Wildlife Friendly Otley.
Sponsored by Sinclairs Supported by Otley Town Council 10 December 2021 December _
Saturday 9 October Thursday 14 October Saturday 16 October
September 8pm 1pm 8pm £15 £5 £20 kittymacfarlane.com Music kikiandcarmelo.com Music LUNCHTIME Music KITTY RECITAL: KIKI DEE &
Otley Courthouse MACFARLANE LEEDS SYMPHONY CARMELO Kitty Macfarlane is a songwriter and ORCHESTRA LUGGERI: guitarist from Somerset, whose music is rich with visual imagery and written WOODWIND AN ACOUSTIC with an eco-eye. Her trademark lies in remarkably mature song writing, a QUARTET JOURNEY marked empathy with the environment Hannah Dilworth [flute], Camilla For almost two decades, Kiki and and a strong sense of place. Bisengaliev [oboe], Mary Plumb Carmelo have been touring their [clarinet], Charlotte Crossley spellbinding acoustic live show across Her debut album Namer Of Clouds [bassoon] the UK and Europe. Performing in was one of The Guardian’s Best Folk this stripped back fashion allows Albums of 2018, and has seen airplay These four musicians are the principal each of their exceptional talents to across BBC Radio 2, 3, 4 and 6 Music. woodwind players in the long- shine through and create a wonderful Last year she was invited to guest- established Leeds Symphony Orchestra. and warm sense of intimacy for the present two episodes of BBC Radio 4’s They perform regularly in large audience. Tweet of the Day and Kitty performed orchestral concerts in Leeds and live in session on BBC Radio 2 at the West Yorkshire, have all played solo 2019 marked Kiki’s 55th year in the beginning of 2019. concerti with the orchestra, and all music industry and has cemented her play with a variety of other orchestras status as one of the UK’s finest and Kitty will be joined on stage by and ensembles in the area. most revered vocalists. The duo’s latest multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jim critically acclaimed album “A Place Molyneux and London-based sound The woodwind quartet gives the Where I Can Go” features 11 tracks smith Jacob Stoney. players a welcome opportunity to including the haunting duet “Horses” present a more intimate programme with Scottish singer Eddi Reader. of favourite chamber music from all eras- baroque through to 20th Join Kiki and Carmelo for an acoustic century. They look forward to sharing journey of stories and song which this with you at their lunchtime recital include unique covers of songs by in Otley. artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki’s own hits “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, “I Got The Music In Me” and the stunning “Amoureuse”. 11
Friday 22 October Thursday 28 October Friday 29 October 8pm 11am & 2pm 7.30pm £17 £9 Adults £17 breabach.com £7 Children anniegray.co.uk Music tutti-frutti.org.uk Talk BREABACH Theatre / Family DR. ANNIE GRAY: 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk Having closed 2019 by winning the Tutti Frutti theatre company present: SERVING WINSTON coveted BBC Scotland Traditional Tickets Music album of the year, the band THE PRINCESS The Life and Times of Georgina were looking forward to a busy 2020. AND THE PEA Landemare, Churchill’s Longest 2020 marked a very special year in the Set in the Museum of Forgotten Serving Cook life of Scottish folk favourites Breabach, Things, three musical curators, tell Dr Annie Gray is one of Britain’s leading as it was their 15th anniversary. the amazing tale of the museum’s food historians. She is a panellist on Throughout those 15 years the band artefacts including the mystery of a BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet and have always looked to acknowledge little green pea and how it got there. appears on TV, including The Victorian and respect the origins of both the This one hour of fun is packed with Bakers and food programmes with music they play and the roots of the humour and memorable songs, Nigel Slater, Heston Blumenthal and band whilst embracing the future including a romp through every type James Martin. with new ideas, energy, and belief. of princess you can imagine, with hilarious costumes to match. Georgina Landemare was the longest It is these key attributes, combined serving cook for Churchill across with hard work and talent, that The audience meet a demanding Downing Street, Chequers and has seen them develop into one of queen, an array of wannabe Chartwell. The talk will cover her life Scotland’s most exciting and successful princesses, and our main characters, and career along with the food she folk groups. With 6 albums under an unknown girl who is blown into cooked, the impact of rationing at No. their belt, a multitude of awards and the palace by a gust of wind, and an 10, and the relationship she had with a consistently full touring schedule, indecisive prince under pressure to her illustrious employers. quite literally across the world, they find his real princess. look perfectly set to continue to build The talk is both a celebration of a upon their successes. Will he ever find a real princess or his happy ever after? determined cook, and a reminder that behind every great man lies Breabach unite the talents of Megan a woman who can make a mean Henderson (Fiddle, Vocals), James This show was originally made by tutti custard. Lindsay (Double Bass, Vocals), Calum frutti and York Theatre Royal in 2014 MacCrimmon (Bagpipes, Whistle, with an extensive tour and Christmas Bouzouki, Vocals), Conal McDonagh run at the Sheffield Crucible before (Bagpipes, Whistle) and Ewan Robertson playing to sell out audiences in Hong (Guitar, Vocals, Cajon). Kong and Singapore in January 2015. In this new and updated adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular story, Mike Kenny and the inventive tutti frutti team will once again create a funny, original, beautiful retelling of this familiar tale. 12 December 2021 December _
Saturday 30 October Saturday 6 November Sunday 7 November
September 8pm 8pm 8pm £18.50 £17 £9 bootlegboss.net alanbearmanmusic.co.uk Music Music Music REBECCA JOANNE BOOTLEG BOSS MARTIN AND AND JEFF HEWER Bootleg Boss are a UK based seven- J&B (Jeff & Becky) are a jazz duo from Otley Courthouse ELIZA CARTHY piece band that perform the classic Leeds, who create the perfect ambience The good Doctor Martin Carthy and his songs of Bruce Springsteen & The with a classic pairing of guitar and twice Mercury nominated daughter E Street Band. Formed in 2012 voice. this accomplished and exciting Eliza Carthy join forces to perform songs from their debut duo album, Live Band feature Kev Jamieson as Jeff and Becky are mainstays of the The Moral Of The Elephant. the vocal-singing, guitar-playing, Leeds and Yorkshire jazz scene and harmonica-blowing, band-leading, J&B have performed at a variety of For more than 50 years Martin Carthy audience-engaging, dance-inducing, Yorkshire venues, including Harewood has been one of folk music’s greatest singalong-inspiring Boss. If you were House, The Domino and The Salon innovators, one of its best loved, born to run down backstreets, across Prive. most enthusiastic and, at times, most badlands and to go dancing in the quietly controversial of figures. His dark in a brilliant disguise, Bootleg Bringing a sense of class and fun with skill, stage presence and natural Boss is the band you need to see. their act, they play classic jazz standards charm have won him many admirers, from the American Songbook, paying not only from within the folk scene, tribute to such luminaries as Ella but also far beyond it. Trailblazing Fitzgerald, Judy Garland and Sarah musical partnerships with, amongst Vaughan. others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums.
Eliza Carthy is undoubtedly one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation. Twice nominated for the Mercury Prize and winner of innumerable other accolades over a 20-year career, Eliza has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists including, Paul Weller, Rufus and Martha Wainwright, Patrick Wolf and Bob Neuwirth.
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Thursday 11 November Friday 12 November Friday 26 November 1pm 7pm 8pm £5 £12 £18 Music valleypressuk.com gigspanner.com LUNCHTIME Spoken word Music RECITAL: MATTHEW HEDLEY PETER KNIGHT’S 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk STOPPARD: THE WREN GIGSPANNER Tickets FLUTE DUO BOOK LAUNCH & In the wake of his departure from Steeleye Span, fiddle player Peter Emma Cordell & Jane Henshaw. FOLK REVUE Knight has turned his full attention Join Otley Town Poet Matthew to his trio Gigspanner, and in the Emma and Jane play flute and Hedley Stoppard for the launch of process established their reputation piccolo in a variety of top-quality his poetry collection The Garland as one of the most genuinely ground- ensembles in and around Leeds King, alongside acclaimed singer breaking forces on the British folk including the much acclaimed Stephanie Hladowski, BBC Folk scene, inspiring Maverick magazine Yorkshire Wind Orchestra. Both Award-nominated duo Louis Campbell to write “Gigspanner are pushing at the players have performed in flute choirs and Owen Spafford, and Border boundaries, expanding the possibilities and have excelled in different roles, Morris side Wharfedale Wayzgoose. and in the process making some of the playing alto flutes and bass flutes The evening will be a celebration of most beautiful music the genre has to as well as the more common flute British folk culture, featuring seasonal offer”. and piccolo. The two players have songs, contemporary poetry, evocative experience in a wide variety of musical instrumental music and traditional They have been described by Folk styles, and they have formed a close tunes. Radio UK as one of the “most quietly musical relationship which brings brilliant sets of musicians in the folk life and character to everything they world and beyond”, and by Songlines play together. The fascinating variety as “another milestone in folk’s rebirth of sounds that can be created with of cool”. these instruments will provide a great musical experience for the audience. “Taking self-penned material along with music rooted in the British Isles and beyond, with the flick of a bow, a finely chosen chord or slip of a beat, Gigspanner produce richly atmospheric arrangements ‘with notes seemingly plucked from the stars and rhythms from the equator’ “- Spiral Earth. 14
December 2021 December Monday 15 November Wednesday 17 November Thursday 18 November _ 7.30pm 4pm 8pm £10 Adults £5 per child £15 £8 Children childrens-science.co.uk anilseth.com blog.martyjopson.co.uk Ages 2-5 September Talk Age 11+ Family ANIL SETH: MARTY JOPSON: THE CLOUD BEING YOU - A MOBILE FACTORY NEW SCIENCE OF TEARDOWN Have you ever touched a CONSCIOUSNESS cloud? Have you ever smelt
Otley Courthouse Join Marty Jopson, the science Anil Seth – one of Britain’s bloke off the telly, as he pries a strawberry cloud?! Come leading neuroscientists – open and investigates a piece to The Cloud Factory where has spent over two decades of ubiquitous technology - the you can touch, see and hear exploring the biological basis mobile phone. Do you know clouds as they are made of conscious experience. what your phone is made from? from dry ice. 1 adult goes In “Being You”, he guides This show reveals what’s inside, free with every child. Each the reader through crucial how bits of it works and what additional adult is charged contributions from philosophy, it all means for the planet. at £5pp. biology, cognitive science, neuroscience and artificial Tuesday 16 November Wednesday 17 November intelligence, developing 7.30pm 7.30pm a new understanding of £5pp - under 18s free FREE consciousness, and of what otleysciencefestival.co.uk otleysciencefestival.co.uk it means to be a ‘self’. Talk Family FESTIVAL SCIENCE SCIENCE CAFÉ FESTIVAL QUIZ Join us for the ever popular Do you enjoy a quiz? Would Otley Science Café that you like to learn about life promises to bring the usual on the moon? And what eclectic mixture of scientific moves faster than light? Join topics delivered in bite-sized in the Otley Science Festival For more information about the chunks for your entertainment. On-Line Quiz hosted by Otley exciting school’s week programme Courthouse. and for the latest news, check the website: otleysciencefestival.co.uk Tickets for all events are available ????? from Otley Courthouse. 15
Friday 19 November Saturday 20 November 12.30pm 8pm £5pp £18 otleysciencefestival.co.uk richardwiseman. Talk wordpress.com SCIENCE LUNCH Talk Innovation is one of those buzz words on the lips of every Saturday 20 November PROFESSOR business manager wanting to 10am-4pm
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in Innovation Management THE LUCK FACTOR Tickets Practice at Leeds University Family Discover the science of luck Business School, at the Science and how to become luckier. Lunch to find out. Tea, coffee OTLEY and water are provided. SCIENCE FAIR Why do some people lead Audience should bring their happy successful lives whilst own lunch. A firm family favourite! Come and discover everything from others face repeated failure? Friday 19 November physics to plants, medicine Why are some people consistently in the right 8pm to mechanical engineering £15 place at the right time, and creatures to chemistry, at while others are always destinationspace.uk this year’s Science Fair. unlucky? For over a decade, Talk psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman has worked LIBBY JACKSON: with some of the world’s LIFE IN SPACE - luckiest and unluckiest people to answer these fascinating THE TRUTH IS UP Otley questions. THERE re Libby Jackson is a leading expert in human spaceflight with nearly two decades working in the field, including working in Mission Control. Join her when she will be sharing some of the most fantastic and captivating true stories of space exploration, from the earliest days of America and the Soviet Union racing to dominate the heavens, through to today’s adventures on the International Space Station. 16 December 2021 December _
Saturday 27 November Friday 3 December Saturday 4 December
September 7.30pm 8pm 8pm £14 £14 £16 kickinthehead.co.uk encoremusicians.com awinterunion.bandcamp.com Theatre Music Music THE MAN WITH MA BESSIE AND A WINTER
Otley Courthouse THE GOLDEN HER PIG FOOT UNION: PEN BAND CHRISTMAS FOLK Written by Mark Burgess. Directed by Building on her passion for the “It’s an early Christmas treat and a Simon Downing. Produced by Kick in “Empress of the Blues”, Julia Titus perfect seasonal music present! “ The Head formed her Pig Foot Band in mid- Laurel Canyon 2015 to share the music of “Ma” Kick in The Head follow up recent Bessie Smith and her contemporaries, Now in its 7th year A Winter Union is successes with “Old Herbaceous, with a new generation of listeners. a festive folk band like no other. From Fagin?”, “Three Men in a Boat”, five leading lights of the British Roots “Choice Grenfell” and “Much Ado Mixing Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound scene, expect soaring vocals and About Falstaff” with a play dedicated with a dynamic band that look and exquisite musicianship as the band to the man who gifted us 007. sound the part, Ma Bessie & her Pig delight with a repertoire of folk songs Foot Band perform classic blues and from across the yuletide traditions. Looking out of his window as the rain jazz tunes from the inter-war years lashed down during one of those with a selection of original songs and Glorious wassails, fresh arrangements grey austerity-ridden days in post war hand-picked covers from the last 50 of traditional carols both well-loved Britain, Ian Fleming made two of the years of popular music. and little-known, and original songs biggest decisions of his life; to never heralding the joys of the season. to spend winter in England again and The Ma Bessie repertoire includes to write the spy story to end all spy classics such as ‘Careless Love’, ‘Nobody stories. Knows When You’re Down and Out’ Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, and, of course, ‘Gimme A Pig Foot (And Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts And that is exactly what he did. A Bottle of Beer)’. (3 times BBC Folk Award nominees Gilmore & Roberts) and Jade Rhiannon It is 1952 and Fleming is putting the Featuring (The Willows) are excited to roll out finishing touches to the first Bond Julia Titus (Ma Bessie - vocals) their stunning festive show. These book, Casino Royale and Bond is with Matt Foster (guitar) songs are stirred together with us; the alter ego, an icon of class and Chuck Lloyd (saxophone) such beautiful 5-part harmonies, everything Fleming aspired to... Andy Wilkin (percussion/vocals) accompanied by dobro, fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, guitars a-plenty The creator of Secret Agent 007 and a shruti box thrown in for good stands before the audience with a measure. Martini in hand and a terrified look in his eyes. At 42 he is about to do the thing he most fears - he is getting married.
Who does he turn to for help? Bond. James Bond. 17
Thursday 9 December Friday 10 December Saturday 11 December 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm £9 £15 £10 standing Age 11+ £14 limited guaranteed seating Music littlemighty.co.uk abandcalledmalice.com
SIMEON WALKER 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk Theatre Music Leeds-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged The Book of Darkness & Light in A BAND CALLED as a leading light in the burgeoning association with Little Mighty Tickets Modern Classical scene, following the release of ‘Mono’ and ‘Winnow’, his presents: MALICE two albums to date. National Tribute Award Finalists, A A CHRISTMAS Band Called Malice - Tribute to The In recent years, Simeon has Jam, deliver a show that is full of performed & toured across the UK CAROL high-octane energy, angst, aggression, and Europe, including supporting S. By Charles Dickens. Adapted by passion and soul of their idols. Carey, Sebastian Plano & Loscil, whilst also appearing at Latitude, Timber Adam Z Robinson The band have certainly caught Festival (UK), Q3Ambientfest (DE), Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he journeys the imagination of a lot of people FAN Festival (PT) and a range of con- into the past, present and yet to over the last year, resulting in official certs, shows and live music events. come on a supernatural journey to endorsement from Lambretta Clothing redemption. Watch with delight as of Carnaby Street, a National Tribute His music has received numerous the atmosphere of Victorian London Award finalist in 2019 and bookings broadcasts across BBC Radio 3, BBC is brought to life and the ghosts of at prestigious venues across the 6Music, Radio 4 and KEXP, while his Christmas return from the dead - all land and no less than 1/4 of a million music has been streamed 10 million through the magical art of storytelling. hits on their video of their live street times. He also founded and curates performance outside the Lambretta Brudenell Piano Sessions; an intimate After the phenomenal success of Store on Carnaby street. and varied concert series highlighting national tours of Shivers and Upon the diverse music being composed the Stair, The Book of Darkness & This is another chance to see these and performed on the piano, held at Light return with a pleasingly haunting Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. talented musicians after their first adaptation of this most famous sold out Otley gig. festive ghost story. For this performance, Simeon is joined by two regular collaborators: Please note this is a standing gig, Steve Hanley, an exceptional and with limited guaranteed seating. sensitive drummer, percussionist & improviser; and Josh Semans, performing on the ondes Martenot, one of the earliest electronic instru- ments, which creates an ethereal and fascinating sound. Together, they will play pieces from Simeon’s latest album ‘Winnow’ and new works crafted remotely during lockdown, alongside some of Walkers’ distinctive and emotive piano solos. 18 December 2021 December _
Thursday 16 December Friday 17 December Saturday 18 December
September 1pm 8pm 2.30pm £5 £14.50 £9 Adults phelanmagician.com £7 Children Music Age 4+ LUNCHTIME Magic puppettheatre.co.uk RECITAL: JAMES PHELAN: Theatre / Family
Otley Courthouse WIND POWER THE GREATEST Norwich Puppet Theatre present: Wind Power are a group of 8 wind MAGICIAN BEASTLY BELLE players from around West Yorkshire - 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, The magician most famous for Be charmed and surprised by a new 2 Horns. We are involved both in jamming the BBC’s switchboard twist on an old tale, inspired by the teaching and playing. after correctly predicting the lottery, iconic era of 1920s and 30s cinema. fronts The Greatest Magician – the Our young heroine Belle is plucked They play in many of the established most hotly anticipated magic show from a life of poverty by Merill, a orchestras and bands in the region, for 2021. greedy film producer who sweeps her as well as playing for various operatic off her feet and into fame and fortune societies – for example, Sinfonia of Described by The Mirror as extraordinary in the movies. Caught up in the glitz Leeds, Phoenix Wind Band, Yorkshire and following a sell-out run in 2019, and glamour, Belle forgets her roots Wind Orchestra, Leeds Symphony this enigmatic and critically acclaimed, and is ensnared by a world obsessed Orchestra, Airedale Symphony Orchestra, intimate glance at the most engaging with good looks - but looks aren’t Century Brass, The Savoyards… of art-forms transports you to a everything, right? jaw-dropping world of light-hearted They are looking forward to sharing hilarity, wonderment, and mystery. A journey of discovery which explores with you some of their favourite music, perceptions of physical beauty and ranging from classical Mozart, to Jazz Focusing on mind-bending feats of how two strangers can overcome arrangements and many other genres illusion, from making people forget their differences. Will Beauty come to in between. Something for everyone their own names to transporting understand and accept the Beast? to enjoy! iPhones from the auditorium into Featuring a skilful mix of puppetry, blocks of ice - this dazzling show is a film projections and an original sure sell-out and showing exclusively musical score. for a limited run. One of only a few dedicated puppetry Taught exclusively by Paul Daniels, organisations in England, Norwich friends with Penn & Teller and now Puppet Theatre has been producing a magician to A-lister stars, James family shows for nearly 40 years, Phelan is The Greatest Magician. specialising in adaptations of traditional tales. Bursting with extraordinary rod marionette puppetry, dynamic projections, an atmospheric soundtrack and scintillating songs by composer Hannah Marshall, the show explores a world where beauty and beastliness collide. OTHER EVENTS/CLASSES/ 19 ROOM HIRE/INFORMATION
VISUAL ARTS AT THE COURTHOUSE 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk As we gradually reopen we are looking forward to restarting our monthly visual arts exhibitions Tickets soon. We also have cabinets in which arts & crafts can be displayed for sale. If you are an artist / crafter and would like to display your art or get more information, please get in touch by emailing: [email protected]
COURTHOUSE DESIGNER CRAFT FAIRS Our Designer Craft Fairs showcase the talents of local craft workers. All items are designed and made by the stallholders, and you have the chance to buy unique, handmade jewellery, stationery, gifts, art work and more! Admission is free and the café is open, so come along for a browse, a cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee and a piece of cake! All government guidelines on operating during the pandemic and industry standards will be followed. Please check for current regulations and follow the rules sign posted at the venue. To have a stall of for further information please email: [email protected] 20 December 2021 December _
ROOM HIRE OTLEY CLASSES AND September COURTHOUSE WORKSHOPS FRIENDS SCHEME The Otley Courthouse Friends Scheme is our way to say thank you for being a loyal supporter and champion of the Courthouse, but with an increased emphasis on benefits for Friends. Otley Courthouse As a Friend you will receive: l Reductions at the Box Office on Friends’ tickets for selected events.
l A priority copy of the programme allowing you to book early. BECOME A VOLUNTEER l Emails to give you prior warning of any ‘out of programme’ events (e.g. National Theatre Live screenings & advanced bookings from future programmes).
l 10% reduction at the Courthouse Café.
Becoming a Friend costs £20 per year and is payable in cash, by card, cheque or standing order. Donations above £20 will enable us to claim Gift Aid on the additional amount.
To become a “Friend” either call into the Courthouse email friendsatoch@gmail. com or go to otleycourthouse.org.uk and purchase through our website. Otley COURTHOUSE otleycourthouse.org.uk