Autumn / Winter 2014 box office: 01329 223100 www.ashcroft.org.uk

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2 Welcome to the Ashcroft Diary of Events

September Lee Nelson Wed 17 £17 7.30pm Comedy November Kris Drever & Eamonn Coyne Thurs 18 £14/£13 7.30pm Music A November Day Thurs 6 £12/£11 7.30pm Theatre I Believe in Unicorns Sat 20 £7/Family £22 11.30am & 2.30pm Theatre The Hut People Fri 7 £12/£11 7.30pm Music Tom Stade Wed 24 £16 7.30pm Comedy Philip Henry & Hannah Martin Sat 8 £12/£11 7.30pm Music Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick Thurs 25 £14/£13 7.30pm Music James Acaster Wed 12 £13/£10 7.30pm Comedy Son Yambu Fri 26 £12/£11 7.30pm World Music Paul Foot (Hiring) Thur 13 £12.50 7.30pm Comedy Gordon Giltrap Fri 14 £15/£14 7.30pm Music October House presents Grounded Wed 19 £14/13 7.30pm Theatre The Queen’s Knickers Wed 1 £10 11am & 1.30pm Family Theatre Dr Phil Hammond Thurs 20 £14/£13 7.30pm Theatre Nik Kershaw Thurs 2 £20/£19 7.30pm Music Sandi Thom Fri 21 £16/£15 7.30pm Music Pete Firman Fri 3 £15/£13 7.30pm Comedy Our Friends the Enemy Wed 26 £11/£10 7.30pm Theatre Stephen K Amos Mon 6 & Tue 7 £17 7.30pm Comedy Mark Watson Thurs 27 £16 7.30pm Comedy Bridget Christie Wed 8 £14/13 7.30pm Comedy Rory McGrath & Philip Pope Fri 28 £15/£14 7.30pm Comedy Katherine Ryan Thurs 9 £12/£10 7.30pm Comedy Juan Martin Fri 10 £14/£13 7.30pm World Music December Paul Cissell (Hiring) Wed 15 £10 7.30pm Clairvoyance The Noise Next Door Wed 3 £13/£12 7.30pm Comedy The Unremarkable Death Jim Cregan & Ben Mills Fri 5 £13/£12 7.30pm Music of Marilyn Monroe Thurs 16 £13/£12 7.30pm Theatre St Agnes Fountain Mon 8 £18.50/£17.50 7.30pm Music Martin Taylor Fri 17 £15/£14 7.30pm Music Johnny Cash Revisited (Hiring) Sat 13 £16/£15 7pm Theatre De Danann Wed 22 £20/£19 7.30pm Music Chris Newman William Shakespeare’s & Maire Ni Chathasaigh Fri 19 £13/£12 7.30pm Music Timothy of ACME (Hiring) Thur 23 - Sat 25 £10 7.30pm Theatre Santa in Love Sat 20 & Sun 21 £7/Family £22 11.30am & 2.30pm Family Theatre Fantastical Film Making Mon 27 £30 9.30am - 3.30pm Children’s Workshop Chilled Tue 28 £18.50 9.30am - 3.30pm Children’s Workshop Jack & The Beanstalk Wed 29 £7/Family £22 11.30am & 2.30pm Family Theatre Pumpkin Carving Thurs 30 £10 10am - 11.30am & 1-2.30pm Family Workshop Think Forensic School Years 3-6 Fri 31 £20 9am - 12noon Children’s Workshop Think Forensic School Years 7+ Fri 31 £20 1pm - 5pm Children’s Workshop

3 Avalon present Lee Nelson Wednesday 17 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £17 He’s hosted Live at the Apollo, sold out his three times extended live Lee Nelson Live Tour, had over two million people watching BBC Three’s Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show; now it’s time for him to come to the Ashcroft Arts Centre with a night of qwaliteeee jokes, games and banter. Everyone’s welcome. Kris Drever & “As comic inventions go, Simon Brodkin’s south London council estate geezer Lee Éamonn Coyne Nelson is up with the best.” Daily Telegraph Thursday 18 September, 7.30pm

www.leenelson.com Tickets: £14; £13 concessions WARNING: Comedy Both Kris and Éamonn are critically acclaimed often contains strong musicians in their own right. Kris Drever, as language and part of the group Lau who have recently adult themes played on Later…With Jools Holland and as part of the BBC Folk Awards. Éamonn Coyne plays with the lauded Treacherous Orchestra and with Salsa Celtica. Together, they play dazzling music on banjo, tenor guitar, mandolin all topped with Kris Drever’s award-winning vocals.

***** 5/5 BBC Music

4 Comedy Store management proudly presents Tom Stade: Decisions Decisions Wednesday 24 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £16 The free-thinking philosopher returns to ponder timeless questions and reflect upon life’s choices and decisions. He’s recently stormed BBC One’s Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow as well as Ch4’s Comedy Gala, performing to his largest live audience yet at London’s O2 Arena. Direct from sell-out performances at the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals, catch this exuberant and spellbinding talent as he continues his assault on the global comedy scene. Incisive, comedy I Believe in Unicorns with the usual sprinkling of Stade magic and Saturday 20 September 11.30 & 2.30pm expertly-crafted mayhem. A true master of his craft. Tickets: £22 family ticket; (£7) “UNMISSABLE” ***** This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories Edinburgh Evening News within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books, and the bravery of a young www.tomstade.co.uk boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady… WARNING: Comedy often An enchanting and interactive production, I Believe in Unicorns sparks contains strong language imagination in both young and old, and you too will believe in unicorns after and adult themes joining Tomas’s spellbinding journey. Age Guidance: 16+ Age Guidance: 5 – 11 year olds and everyone who loves stories “an utterly magical stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s enthralling children’s tale” The Stage Add your own piece of magic to the story by bringing a children’s book to become part of the set, and swap it for another at the end. 5 Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions Their experienced approach to their art lacks none of the fervour of their early days, and brings a maturity born of many years living with the music that is an integral part of their beings. All the old skills are demonstrated with a new collection of traditional songs and instruments. Dave and Martin first teamed up in 1966 and for more than 40 years they have continued to wow audiences with their innovations. Book early!

“Arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all!” Q Magazine

6 Son Yambu Friday 26 September, 7.30pm Tickets: £12; £11 concessions Formed in 2011, Son Yambu feature a new generation of mainly Cuban musicians who are all passionate about maintaining the traditions of the genre. Playing as a traditional Cuban Septeto, the band performs with 7 musicians – lead vocalist, Cuban mandolin, guitar, bass, trumpet and two percussionists. Playing their irresistible tropical rhythms, they bring their audiences a truly sensational, authentic Latin-music experience and their music is guaranteed to set toes tapping. “…the real sound of Santiago De Cuba” London Evening Standard www.sonyambu.com The Queen’s Knickers Presented by the egg and Southbank Centre Weds 1 Oct, 11am & 1.30pm Tickets: £10 What would you do if you lost the Queen’s pants? Dilys, the Queen’s maid, is the royal custodian of her Majesty’s “intimate apparel”, otherwise known as the Queen’s knickers. She guards HRH’s smalls as if they were the crown jewels but one day, the knickers go missing. A celebration of the garments we all wear but never show, this children’s classic is inventively told by two elastic actors.

“This hilarious, witty and down-right silly show will keep you chortling up to the last minute. And you’ll never look at a pair of humble knickers in the same way again” Time Out

7 Nik Kershaw – The “Me, Myself and I” tour A Solo Retrospective Thursday 2 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £20; £19 concessions To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his first chart success, Nik performs songs and tells tales from his impressive career and takes (potentially) awkward questions from the audience. This is a rare opportunity to experience an intimate evening with the man, famously described by Elton John as, “the best song writer of a generation”.

www.nikkershaw.net Pete Firman Friday 3 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £15; £13 concessions The star of BBC1’s “The Magicians” and special guest on countless other TV shows, which recently include the BBC’s “The Sarah Millican Television Programme and “Celebrity Mastermind” Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. This is a show not to be missed.

“The best magic tricks in the Universe” The Independent www.petefirman.co.uk Age Guidance: 14+ WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes 8 Stephen K Amos - Bridget Christie – A Bic for Her Welcome To My World Wednesday 8 October, 7.30pm Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th Tickets: £14; £13 concessions October, 7.30pm Bridget Christie (from R4’s Bridget Christie Minds Tickets: £17 the Gap, Dilemma, Heresy, News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, BBC’s HIGNFY, QI, ITV’s The maestro of feel-good comedy is back Kevin and C4’s Cardinal Burns) does not wear on tour with his new show. Fresh from sell- her feminism lightly. She wears it heavily, out tours of Australia and New Zealand, as like a suit of armour. If you think you’d heard on BBC Radio 4 Life: An Idiot’s Guide enjoy a 43 year old woman shouting and What Does the K Stand For? about gender inequality, in a Gloucester ‘It was all fabulous. But it was when riffing accent, for nearly two hours (including with the audience that Amos truly excelled. an interval), then this is definitely the With a packed venue ready on his side, show for you! Amos drew people into his routines; his finely honed sensibility turned innocent “A superb stand-up with a powerful remarks into comedy gold’ (Herald Sun). voice and something to say. It’s nothing short of a revelation.” ‘Warmest comic around, able to riff off a Observer crowd and make them feel good about www.bridgetchristie.co.uk themselves’ Sunday Times WARNING: Comedy often WARNING: Comedy may contains strong language contain adult themes and and adult themes language. Age Restriction: 16+ www.stephenkamos.com

box office: 01329 223100 www.ashcroft.org.uk 9 Katherine Ryan: Glam Role Model Thursday 9 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £12; £10 concessions A dude who is fast becoming a recognisable face on British TV with appearances on BBC 1’s Live At The Apollo & Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, BBC 2’s Mock The Week, QI & Nevermind The Buzzcocks, C4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats and more, Katherine Ryan embarks on her second UK stand-up tour. The fresh, often dangerously fierce pop-culture obsessed Canadian, was unaffected by publicised death threats and survived the world’s first crack smoking mayor.

‘Warped wit...striking presence...killer lines...calm confidence.’Scotsman www.katherineryan.co.uk

@kathbum WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes

10 Juan Martín presents 2 Guitarras Malagueñas with Chaparro de Málaga Friday 10 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions Juan and Chaparro both come out of the Malaga tradition of flamenco and bring the pure, powerful and poetic art of today to their duo. Melodic and explosive, their pieces composed or arranged by Juan Martín evoke the visceral power of authentic flamenco in a music dialogue between two masters of this great and esoteric art of flamenco. Juan is a world renowned guitarist who was voted into the top flamenco guitarists in the world and Chaparro is a prize winning guitarist from Malaga who has toured widely. The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe Thursday 16 October, 7.30pm “The leading flamenco guitarist of his generation” Tickets: £13; £12 concessions The Guardian Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no glamour, no masks. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon www.flamencovision.com unravels her remarkable life and bares all, revealing a biting intelligence, a frustrated talent and an imperfect body. This stark confessional (DiMaggio, Gable, Miller, her mother – it’s all here) offers a radical interpretation of this Hollywood legend and leads us, in real time, to the very moment of her death. Written and directed by Elton Townend Jones

***** “Simply stunning” Edinburgh Reporter

box office: 01329 223100 www.ashcroft.org.uk 11 Martin Taylor Friday 17 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £15; £14 concessions Multi award-winning guitarist and composer Martin Taylor has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. Although completely self-taught, he has enjoyed a remarkable musical career spanning across five decades and during that time has invented and developed a way of playing the guitar that is admired and often imitated by guitarists all over the world. This is one not to be missed!

“He out-shred’s all of us put together…I’ve never seen anything like it” Jeff Beck www.martintaylor.com

12 William Shakespeare’s Timothy of ACME Thursday 23rd - Saturday 25 October, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 The Lord Chamberpot’s Men present this rarely-presented work from William Shakespeare updated but as topical as ever to a Post-Modern London Docklands. Timothy, a successful stockbroker for the ACME Corporation, is outwardly a philanthropist- or is he a vain spendthrift? Whichever, he spends cash like there’s no tomorrow and his false friends are De Danann suitably impressed....when bankruptcy looms, Timothy turns to Wednesday 22 October, 7.30pm his friends for a bail-out- suitably unimpressed, they turn their backs on him and thus Timothy shuns his fellow man, the ACME Tickets: £20; £19 concessions Corporation and his way of life…is he the ‘deserving poor’ or a Once described as “the Rolling stones of Irish Traditional Music” the victim of our system of ‘everyman for himself’…. legendary group De Danann, returned to the festival stage in 2009 with a new album “Wonderwaltz” and trips to Finland, Switzerland, Denmark, HIRING Italy and the USA. The band have found themselves once again in hot demand. Famous for their cross cultural experiments they recorded Irish versions of “Hey Jude” and Handel’s The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba”. We are delighted to welcome these folk legends to the Ashcroft.

13 LyngoLLy Theatre present Half-Term JackJ & the Beanstalk ByB Marcello Chiarenza Fact, Fables and Fairytaless AAdapted and performed by Patrick Lynch WWednesday 29 October, 11.30am & 2.30pm TTickets: £22 family ticket ; £7 Fantastical Film-Making Chilled FeeF Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love Monday 27 October Tuesday 28 October yyou to come! 9.30am – 3.30pm 9.30am – 3.30pm TThis classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo Tickets: £30 (price includes finished DVD Tickets: £18.50 treatment so expect lots of surprises, a which will be ready for collection on Friday ttr School Years: R-6 gripping story and beautiful images as Jack 31st Oct) g Inspired by the Disney film Frozen this is your sells his cow for 5 magic beans and finds School Years 3-6 fi opportunity to relive the magic. Learn songs himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a Work with professional film makers to create and scenes from the film and then perform show for the over 3’s (and their giants) with something for everyone – enormous shoes, your very own film. You will learn about story- them to family and friends at the end of the , tiny houses, showers of silver and gold and a boarding, filming, sound and lighting. You day. So, if you fancy yourself as an Anna…or , showweerrss of ssillvvere and ggolo d and a will also have the chance to create a piece big, leafy explosion! even an Olaf come along and chillwi withthh us!s us! biig,, leeaaffyy exxpplloossiioonn! of green screen (which is how they make Ages 3+ superman fly etc) to make sure your film is Please note: All participants will need tor bringingg along alongg Aggeess 3+ out of this world! a ppackedaacked lunch (no nuts or nut products eeaseaplease).asase)e).)).. FFoo rFor chichildrenhih ldrl en uunder 5, a parent or guardian willbe be reequ qurequirediirrered ttoo remrreremainemmainai in the building throughout theduraur durationrraattiotiioion of of Please note: All participantsarticipanip ts thetth woworkshop.rksk will need to bringal alongong a a packed lunch (non nutsuts or or nut products please).e).

14 Pumpkin Carving Think Forensic Thursday 30 October Friday 31 October 10am – 11.30am & 1 – 2.30pm 9am – 12pm: School Years 3-6 Tickets: £10 per pumpkin (including 1pm – 5pm: School Years 7+ pumpkin) Tickets: £20

An opportunity to make a family “work of Fancy yourself as a Forensic Scientist? Want art” – and keep your own kitchen free of to know what happens if a crime has been pumpkin mess! Create something scary committed? This is your chance to work enough to keep away those ghosts and with professionals from Think Forensic. witches or something fabulous to make You will be issued with a crime scene suit before embarking on an investigation youry house stand out from the crowd. of a crime scene at the Ashcroft Arts centre. Having gathered and logged your evidence, you will then carry out a variety of experiments to deduce who committed the crime. The morning session will look at fingerprint techniques, photographing crime scenes and gathering evidence including soil and hair samples. The afternoon session will also look at blood splatter patterns and entomology (maggots to you and me!).

Please note – the afternoon session is not recommended for children who are likely to be upset by the subject matter, older children are welcome to join the morning session if that is more appropriate for them. Adults are welcome to buy tickets too if accompanying children.

box office: 01329 223100 www.ashcroft.org.uk 15 Thingumajig Theatre present The Hut People A November Day Friday 7 November, 7.30pm Thursday 6 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £12; £11 concessions Tickets: £12; £11 concessions English instrumental duo The Hut People are rapidly In forgotten boxes in an attic, a woman discovers the story of her grandfather, gaining more and more of a reputation as one of the a survivor of the First World War, and his unexpected encounter with a stray hottest and most entertaining Folk/ World acts on dog who knew no boundaries. With evocative puppet characters, live music the circuit today. Using only a driving accordion and and an ever-changing set, Thingumajig Theatre presents a timeless fable on their dazzling array of exotic percussion, audiences war and the miracle of friendship when all else seems lost. are transported across the globe with the hugely entertaining and unique blend of music from around Thingumajig launches this revised version of the piece to mark the 100th the world. Accordionist Sam Pirt and percussionist anniversary of the outbreak of World War One. Although family members Gary Hammond both have extensive backgrounds in who served in the war are no longer around to bear witness to what they music, having been part of and performed alongside went through, our play gently looks at the legacy of their generation, and legendary acts such as The Beautiful South, Nina how we carry on remembering them. Simone and The Dubliners. Overflowing with humour Suitable for ages 10 and up and spontaneity, don’t miss them.

www.thingumajig.info “Remarkable” The Living Tradition www.thehutpeople.co.uk

16 Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin Saturday 8 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £12; £11 concessions Winners – Best Duo BBC Folk Awards 2014 Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are one of the most exciting and innovative duos to appear on the folk scene in recent years. With a rapidly expanding following and a truly unique sound that effortlessly spans many genres, the duo have been touring constantly for the last three years, winning fans of all ages wherever they go. They have supported Steve Knightley and featured as Show of Hands’ special guests at their Royal Albert Hall anniversary show. See them whilst you can!

“A combination of virtuosity, intensity and charisma” The Guardian **** 17 Phil McIntyre Entertainments presents Paul Foot: Hovercraft Symphony James Acaster: Recognise in Gammon # Major Wednesday 12 November, Thursday 13 November, 7.30pm, 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Tickets: £13; £10 concessions Heralded by critics, Paul’s previous tours have been showered Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award with 5 star reviews and nominations, credited as “masterful” Best Show Nominee 2012 & 2013 (Scotsman) and “ingenious” (The Australian Herald Sun). His James Acaster has something he’s subversive, insightful absurdity constantly challenges and been meaning to tell you. He’s delights his faithful connoisseurs, leaving “your sides sore and been putting it off for some time. your face wet with tears” (Edinburgh Evening News). His most You might want to sit down. It’s recent TV credits include BBC1’s “Would I Lie To You”, BBC2’s time for another tremendous tour “Never Mind The Buzzcocks”, C4’s “8 Out Of 10 Cats” and and what better way to celebrate Comedy Central’s “The Alternative Comedy Experience”. Don’t than attending? Expect whimsical miss your chance to see “a cult classic, a relic from the past, a rabbiting on and awkward physicality rare exotic bird, he’s special” (The Daily Express). throughout. Don’t expect to leave unchanged. As seen on Never Mind the “It’s baffling to me that Paul is Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Russell not a household name in this Howard’s Good News. country. His routines are like jazz clusters, loose hammocks, “Curious, original and immensely choked to the brim with jokes enjoyable” Telegraph and ideas” Noel Fielding www.jamesacaster.com WARNING: Comedy may contain adult themes WARNING: Comedy often contains and language strong language and adult themes

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18 Gordon Giltrap Friday 14 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £15; £14 concessions One of the most innovative acoustic guitarists in the UK today, Gordon Giltrap has developed his own unique style. With over 40 years in the business, Gordon will satisfy fans with his most well loved hits, as well as explaining the history of his many different guitars. Be prepared for beautiful compositions that cross all musical genres, with charm and unbelievable talent.

“Gordon Giltrap is one of an elite few who truly have become legenary in their field in their own lifetime” Brian May (Queen) www.giltrap.co.uk box office: 01329 223100 www.ashcroft.org.uk 19 house presents the Gate Theatre with: Dr Phil Hammond – Grounded Games to Play with Your Doctor Wednesday 19 November, 7.30pm Thursday 20 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions £14; £13 concessions “My pulse quickens. It is not a fair fight, but it quickens.” Patients (that’s you) are the only people left who can save the She’s a hot-rod F16 fighter pilot. She’s pregnant. Her career NHS. With a lot of humour and not too much ranting, Dr Phil will in the sky is over. Now, she sits in an air-conditioned trailer in wake you up and show you how, through a series of games, you Las Vegas flying remote-controlled drones over the Middle can do your bit to win the war. The NHS needs you! East. She struggles through surreal 12-hour shifts far from Saving the NHS is the Greatest Game of the battlefield, hunting terrorists by day and being a wife and All and there are 63.7 million mother by night. Grounded is a gripping, compulsive new players. Our health service may play that flies from the heights of lyricism to the shallows be held underwater, but with of workaday existence. This extraordinary play targets our your help, the bubbles will assumptions about war, family, and what it is to be a woman. never stop rising. Age Guidance: 14+ Dr Phil Hammond is a GP turned hospital doctor, “‘Grounded’ is a smart, beautiful bit of writing writer, broadcaster that mixes our moral responses to war, family and comedian. He and motherhood, and throws them out in has been Private Eye’s all directions” Time Out medical correspondent for over 20 years and has appeared on Have I Got News for You, The One show and Countdown.

“Tough on doctors, patients and politicians. And he’s funny” The Telegraph www.drphilhammond.com 20 Our Friends the Enemy Wednesday 26 November, 7.30pm Tickets: £11; £10 concessions The Western Front, Christmas 1914: lights appear from the German trenches and soldiers meet between the firing lines. The events which follow are the most astounding stories of the Great War told through the eyes of one soldier. Private James Boyce takes us on a magical, haunting journey through the events surrounding the Christmas truce. Produced by David Adkin Ltd in association with Theatre Bench and Robin Rayner. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Sandi Thom – Acoustic **** “A haunting and powerful work” The Scottish Friday 21 November, 7.30pm Daily Mail Tickets: £16; £15 concessions Awarding winning, number 1 selling artist Sandi Thom is coming to the Ashcroft with her acclaimed acoustic tour. Sandi’s debut album, “Smile, It Confuses People” reached No1 in the Album charts and “I wish I was a Punk Rocker” was also a No.1 Hit. However, behind the hype there is simply that voice. Heartfelt, soulful, sincere… Sandi Thom is not who you think she is. Her music is now a mix between blues and rock and folk and pop, Americana and country - a real blend of different genres. Come and discover the real Sandi Thom.

“Pure, flowering vocals”The Guardian www.sandithom.com 21 Mark Watson: Flaws Rory McGrath & Philip Pope in Bridge over Thursday 27 November, 7.30pm Troubled Lager Tickets: £16 Friday 28 November, 7.30pm Winner of five major comedy awards. 24-hour-show luminary. Tickets: £15; £14 concessions Novelist. Watson (host of BBC’s We Need Answers, Never Mind After their hit dad-rock album Dark Side of the Moob, Rory and Philip The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week regular and star of cult Radio return to touring with an evening of sophisticated comedy and song. 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better) Expect wit, elegance and clever musical pastiche (but don’t worry there’s returns to the road. also silliness and filth). This is the show where music and comedy meet, This is his darkest, most personal show yet. Luckily, also his have a few drinks, fight, then stagger home singing hits from the 60s. funniest. Book early. Something to offend everybody. Rory McGrath is a comedian and writer, WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language best know for roles in Who Dares Wins, Three Men in a Boart and its and adult themes successors. Philip Pope is a composer, musician, writer and actor who appears in Blackadder and Only Fools and Horses. He also wrote or co- Age: 14+ wrote many comic songs for Not the Nine O’Clock News and Spitting Image ‘The highest achiever the Edinburgh Festival has seen this including British Number 1 single “The Chicken Song” decade. A huge comic presence’ The Times WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes

22 The Noise Next Door: The Noise Are Back In Town What a Life! Wednesday 3 December, 7.30pm An evening with Jim Cregan Tickets: £13; £12 concessions and Ben Mills The U.K’s most exhilarating comedy act embark on their second national tour. Friday 5 December, 7.30pm The Noise Next Door will be delivering explosive doses of their trademark off-the-cuff comedy directly into the funny bones of the nation. Six time sell- Tickets: £13; £12 concessions out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most From Art Garfunkel to Frank Zappa via Rod Stewart, Joe sought after comedy club headliners, The Noise Next Door leave audiences Cocker and Katie Melua, guitarist Jim Cregan has got a everywhere in awe of their lightning quick wit and totally original comedic credit or two. He has written and produced hit records, talents. Side-splitting scenes! Mind-blowing songs! Finely tuned anarchy! This most recently Brighton Beach with Rod Stewart. Ben Mills is a night of comedy that you simply can’t miss... has some golden records himself. A survivor of the X Factor, where he was a finalist, Ben managed to escape, back to “Hilarious... A superior kind of chaos” The Daily Telegraph music. Ben’s not only a great singer, but plays guitar and www.thenoisenextdoor.com piano brilliantly too. Hear these two friends play some fine music, tell a story or two and have a few laughs along the way!

www.benmillsonline.co.uk www.jimcregan.com

23 St Agnes Fountain Johnny Cash HIRING Monday 8 December, 7.30pm Revisited Tickets: £18.50; £17.50 concessions Christmas Special Christmas, they say, starts with St Agnes Saturday 13 December, 7pm Fountain. The ever-popular quartet return Tickets £16; £15 concessions with their renowned Christmas offering to get us all in the mood. Consisting of You’re in for a festive treat with this uplifting David Hughes, Chris Leslie, Chris While and semi biographical show that spans five Julie Matthews, St Agnes Fountain bring decades of Johnny cash’s musical career. musical invention and laughter to the All the hits ‘I walk the line ‘ ‘ Ring of Fire ‘ ‘ star-dust atmosphere of the season. A boy named Sue ‘ ‘Folsom prison blues ‘ ‘ One not to miss! This thing called love’ plus many more with a number of Christmas hits added to the www.stagnesfountain.co.uk flavour of an evening full of Rock n Roll, Country, and Rockabilly Music ! Rick and Jodie McKay pay tribute to Johnny and June Cash and are joined by THE STARKVILLE CITY BAND. Suits all ages.

24 Chris Newman & Maíre Ní Chathasaigh – Santa In Love By Steven Lee Celtic Christmas Strings Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December, Friday 19 December, 7.30pm 11.30am & 2.30pm Tickets: £13; £12 concessions Tickets: £22 family ticket; £7 Tickets: £18.50; £17.50 concessions Have you ever wanted to know a secret? A Christmas secret! There is something magical about the harp at any time, and particularly at Christmas. Individually famed for originality, Maybe you’d like to know where the fairy on top of the Christmas innovation and virtuosity on their respective instruments, tree comes from, or why you never see a Christmas elf, or what Chris and Maíre has created one of the more distinctive voices exactly happened to Frosty the Snowman? in modern acoustic music. Their new Christmas show features Or maybe you’d like to know the greatest secret of them all... the one a breath-taking blend of traditional Irish music, swing jazz and about Santa Claus and the thing he secretly loves best. bluegrass plus festive favourites given a fresh voice. Could it be presents? Could it be reindeer? Could it be snow? www.chrisnewmangrooves.co.uk You’ll never guess, so if you want to find out then join Santa and his friends in this fun filled family musical complete with games, giggles and all your favourite Christmas songs. Santa will be available after the show to meet your little ones and give them a present, so don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the smiles!

25 exhibitions

Wil Stevenson - Icons Rob Luckins Monday 8 September – – Elders Exhibition Friday 17 October Friday 24 October Local artist Wil Stevenson – Friday 28 November presents an exhibition of ELDERS CRAFTS & ENGLISH iconic portraits. A selection EXCHANGE’ (ECEE) a project of familiar faces from the provided by Winchester Area worlds of music, film, Community Action (WACA), a literature and politics registered charity, was funded represented in pencil by The BIG LOTTERY – SILVER on paper. DREAMS FUND, to support elders within Nepalese and ex-Gurkha communities across Hampshire to cope with adapting to the major life changing event of resettlement from their homeland. Craft and conversation groups were established with English speaking volunteers to build a ‘bridge’ between two cultures, and help address some of the dislocation. The project came together in the form of a 144 page coffee table book showcasing over 85 portraits, the best of which will be on show in this exhibition.

26 All About Art Friday 5 December – Friday 9 January This exhibition is from the all about art group on a Friday morning. We have been looking at symbolism, still life and portraiture. This exhibition is a selection of the some of the work produced in the class. 27 Adult and family workshops Monthly Makes Come along to these one off workshops, create something to take away with you and learn new skills in a relaxed environment. Workshops cost £12.50 each, which includes all materials and a drink from the bar.

Tuesday 14 Saturday 22 November 2014, October 2014 11.30am – 1.00pm 7.15pm – Willow Stars for 9.15pm Christmas (family Felt Poppy workshop) Workshop These simple willow stars are fun Learn wet felting skills and make to make and look great hung in a a poppy broach to commemorate window or, of course, on top of your the 100th anniversary of the start Christmas tree. A great activity for all Saturday 22 November 2014 of WW1. the family to do together. 2.00 – 4.00pm Tuesday 11 November 2014, Little Willow Reindeer 7.15pm- 9.15pm Make a herd of little reindeer Greeting Card (each about 10cm tall) in this fun workshop with basket maker, Judith Workshop Needham. Each reindeer is made Have fun using lots of different from just one stick of willow and print making techniques is based on figurines found in the and materials to create your Grand Canyon and thought to date own greeting cards including from at least 2,000 years ago – a sort watercolour and acrylic paints, lino of alternative cave painting! They cut printing and others too! will look great on your Christmas cake or make a nice little gift. 28 Monthly Monthly Shakes Poetry Group Thursdays 7.15 – 9.15pm Workshops cost £10 each. A group that meets to share in the joys of poetry. Topics this term include Reflections (Sept), Poetic Form (Oct), Childhood Thursday Thursday 20 November (Nov) and Time (Dec). 18 September Latin Street This workshop uniquely blends Contact the box office for dates Bollywood two of the MOST EXCITING and times. Come and try Bollywood dance, social dance genres together a high energy, fun mixing the sauce and spice of and vibrant dance style that makes Salsa, Merengue and Bachata you want to move your feet to the with the swag and edgy moves of fast pace in music and let your street dance choreography. spirit soar.

Thursday 16 October Charleston Kick up those heels and immerse yourself in the glamour of the 1920s at our Charleston Dance workshop.

29 adult classes

The autumn term will run for 12 weeks. Monday Autumn classes start Monday 8 September Half term Dancing Fit (when classes do not run) is w/c Monday 27 October. 10.30 – 11.30am If you have any questions or suggestions, please ring our Ages 50+ Box Office, visit our website or pop into the centre for more information. Autumn Term £54.60 (£42.92 concessions) Concessions Challenge both body and mind in this If you are over 60 you qualify for 25% off the full price adult dance fitness class. class rate. Tuesday Means Tested Benefit (MTB) Fee Remission. Drama for Adults with Dance Class for Adults with If you would like to enrol on a non-vocational course and are Learning Disabilities Learning Disabilities in receipt of one of the following qualifying means tested 2.30 – 3.30pm 10 – 11am OR 11am – 12noon benefits you can get your tuition fees at a reduced rate: Autumn Term £48 Autumn Term £48 A chance to explore dance in a fun, t
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Wednesday Thursday Friday Music for Pleasure Pilates for all All about art 9.45am – 11.45am 10am – 11pm 10am – 12noon Autumn Term Autumn Term Autumn Term £84.60 (£63.48 concessions) £54.60 (£42.92 concessions) £84.60 (£63.48 concessions) Learn how to listen to and Pilates improves your physical and Enjoy art and try a variety of appreciate classical music with mental wellbeing whilst giving you different media. introductions to a variety of more core strength and overall Pilates for all composers and historical periods. flexibility. It is known to relieve Art for adults with 11.30am – 12.30pm OR stress and increase your energy and Learning Disabilities Singing for Pleasure 12.45pm –1.45pm stamina levels. 1.15 – 2.15pm 1.30 – 3pm Autumn Term Autumn Term £48 £54.60 (£42.92 concessions) Autumn Term £81.84 (£61.44 concessions) Explore a range of multi-media Pilates improves your physical and including paint, collage and other mental wellbeing whilst giving you Come along and sing a variety expressive mediums. more core strength and overall of different songs in a range of flexibility. It is known to relieve different styles. stress and increase your energy and stamina levels. Community Choir Strictly Fitness 7pm – 9pm 6pm – 7pm Autumn Term Autumn Term £81.84 (£61.44 concessions) £54.60 (£42.92 concessions) Learn a range of songs old and new, Have fun and get fit to a selection pop and soul. of different dance styles with music Everyone is welcome! chosen by you!

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Monday Thursday Spy School 4pm – 5pm Junior Youth Theatre Mini Movers School Years 3 – 6 5.30pm – 6.30pm 4pm – 5pm School Years 3 – 6 Pre School – Year 2 Autumn Term £42.60 Pssst calling all young spies! Come Autumn Term £42.60 Autumn Term £42.60 along and create your own agent A chance to learn the skills and This class is a great introduction to profile, learn how to crack codes and joys of theatre. Explore characters, ballet and a fun way to encourage make your own gadgets to use on clowning to prop making, puppets themes and more in this fun and a love of dance. your secret missions. creative class. and play, you’ll be taken on a new adventure each and every week. Pop School Senior Youth Theatre 5pm – 6pm Tuesday 7pm – 8.30pm School Years 3 – 6 Infant Youth Theatre School Years 7 – 11 Autumn Term £42.60 4.30pm – 5.30pm Autumn Term £54.96 Could you be as big as One Direction School Years R-2 Develop your acting skills and or Little Mix? Work with a singing £42.60 Autumn Term understanding of the theatre in a and dance coach and show us what An introduction to the world fun and creative acting. This class you have got! of theatre. With games and focuses on stage presence and exercises, start exploring technique. characters and themes.

Tree Creeper Wooha Wooha Wednesday 5.30pm – 6.30pm Arty Kids School Years 3 – 6 3.45pm – 4.45pm Autumn Term £42.60 School Years 3 – 6 Explore, devise and discover with the Autumn Term £42.60 TreeCreeper trio. Flex your creative Create your very own artwork muscles, give your imagination and explore different art materials a work out and develop exciting including pastels, paints, fabric, clay new skills. From comedy, craft and and much more! 32 Arts Award ‘Discover’ Friday Schools Years 4 – 5 Friday 4 – 5.30pm Call for tutors! Street Dance 11am – 12noon Ages 7 – 11 School Years 3 – 6 4pm – 5pm Cost: £36 for 6 classes, including Arts School Year – 6 We are always looking for new Award qualification 12noon – 1pm Autumn Term £42.60 tutors to come and add to our A variety of creative workshops vibrant classes and workshops Strut your stuff and learn cool Learn cool street dance, including practical arts-based programme. If you would like to moves, including street, hip hop hip hop and break dancing learning as well as portfolio work. come and teach a new class here and break dancing. moves to the latest tunes. Children who complete the course then we would love to hear from School Years 7 – 11 get a certificate. you. Please ring 01329 235161 5pm – 6pm or email [email protected] for more information. Autumn Term £42.60 Saturday Learn cool street dance, hip hop SmART Club and break dancing moves to the 9.30am – 11am latest tunes. School Years 3 – 6 Autumn Term £54.96 Experience different art forms and styles and create your own masterpieces. This is a chance to explore pastels, paints, fabric, clay, collage and more.

Street Dance Autumn Term £42.60 School Years R – 1 9am – 10am School Years 2 – 3 10am – 11am

33 Volunteer with us. Mailing list Opening Times Centre Staff Keep up to date with events. Ask to Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Centre Director We are looking for volunteers for both be added to our FREE mailing list. Evenings when there is an event, class Annabel Cook day time and evenings. To get involved or workshop please contact us for more information. Data Protection Centre Administrator The Ashcroft Arts Centre is committed Saturdays 9.30am-11.30am and Julie Chapman 6pm-10.30pm (on event evenings) Access to upholding the Data Protection Technician There is easy access for wheelchair principles of good information Please note: opening times may vary James Jones handling practice. When processing during school holidays users. Please ask us when you make Operations Co-ordinator your booking the Box Office will ask you How to contact us your booking and we will ensure that John Creedy spaces are kept for you. We have an for your name, address and telephone Box Office: 01329 223100 induction loop in all areas for those number. If you wish to be on our Administration: 01329 235161 Local Arts Development Officer mailing list your personal information tbc with hearing difficulties. Accessible Fax: 01329 825661 will only be used to send you relevant toilet and baby-changing facilities Email: [email protected] Marketing and Publicity Officer are also available. information from Hampshire County Emma Harvey Council art venues and/or The Spring Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road, Car Parking Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant. Your Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7DX Administrative Assistant Whilst the car park is free for our details will only be shared with an www.ashcroft.org.uk tbc customers we are unable to guarantee external organisation in order to enable How to find us Box Office/Bar the availability of on-site car parking us to contact you and will not be shared By train: Fareham Station Wil Stevenson due to heavy demand from centre with any other organisation. users and permit holders. By bus: Fareham Bus Station, Shaun Britton If you do not wish to receive High Street Lauren Starkey Theatre Seating information from Hampshire County James Lucas Most theatre performances use rows By car: M27 Junction 11 Council arts venues and/or The Spring A-I only. Certain performances have Free on-site car parking for patrons Volunteers Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant, please rows X-Z added where space allows. (subject to availability) Stephanie Dobrzanska contact us and we will remove your These are not raked seats. Judith Day details from our mailing list. Music and comedy events, wherever M27 Lucy Young A32 J11 they are staged are unreserved seating. Paying for your tickets Ashcroft Sue Selbie Arts Centre You may pay using most credit/ Gill Woolley debit cards or by cheque (payable to Susan Stephens I 123456789101112131415 Hampshire County Council) or cash. Osborn Rd East H 123456 78910111213 High Street Jenny Bedford G 123456 78910111213 Street Card bookings are subject to a £1 to Train Station F 123456 78910111213 Ailsa Brims E 123456 78910111213 administration fee. We do not accept A27 A27 to Portsmouth D 123456 78910111213 to Southampton Raj Singh C 123456 78910111213 reservations for shows. A range of A32 B 123456 78910111213 concessions and discounts for group to Gosport Amy White A 123456 78910111213 bookings are available. Tickets are not Sarah Bradey refundable or transferable. Tickets are Becky Sutton also available to purchase online from X …ENTRANCE/EXIT 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Y 123456 78910111213 our website. Z 12345 789101112 Room and Facilities Hiring at The Ashcroft Centre The Ashcroft Arts Centre Facilities The Bar facilities can be hired for a The Theatre Our fully licensed bar is available wide range of events: to hire for parties and social The Theatre can accommodate t

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Groups & clubs We have highly trained, The Dance Studio Art Studio professional staff that are on hand The Dance Studio is a versatile We also have a brand new art to help you plan for all aspects of space with a number of uses. studio which can be hired for your event. We can also offer to As well as a dance floor and a range of children’s art events manage the box office process mirrors for classes, the room can and birthday parties at highly for external theatre hirings for an be set up with tables and chairs competitive rates. additional charge. for board style meetings. It also The Ashcroft Centre has four has partition doors that can be Children’s Party Packages main spaces available for hire. opened into our bar area plus a Why not host your child’s We are also able to offer on-site small stage. The capacity in the Birthday party here at The car parking. dance studio is up to 90 people Ashcroft? Whether it be Street seated at tables, up to 120 To enquire about room hire or Dance, Hip Hop or Arts & Crafts, people seated in rows and up to for any general queries please we can theme parties according 160 people standing. contact the Operations to your child’s preferences. Co-ordinator John Creedy on Simply contact us to discuss 01329 235161 or email your requirements and we will [email protected] be able to tailor the party to your own specific requirements. Autumn / Winter 2014 box office: 01329 223100 www.ashcroft.org.uk

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