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Dear Friends Finally summer is on its way and Dig Deep For whatever the weather, you’ll always get a sunny feeling down on the Farm! We’ve got heart warming, feel-good and downright inspirational events this season. We’re even From April 2012, Norden Farm will no longer creating a special beach for you this receive its Arts Council funding. summer - with the support of local artists. Keep your eye on the website for more details. That means we lose £143,000 a year. We’ll also be screening the historic events of 2012. Enjoy the Norden Farm needs your help now! Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert plus the Olympics Opening and Closing ceremonies projected in our Long Barn. Become a Norden Farm Angel FROM Season highlights include stand up comics Al Murray and Russell From £5 a month, you can become a Norden Kane; iconic intellectual Germaine Greer; and people’s poet Farm Angel to help keep us operating. In return you'll be acknowledged on our website Wendy Cope. Live music encompasses authentic Chicago £5 and receive invitations to exclusive events at PER MONTH Blues, Spanish Flamenco and Big Band Swing. You can also catch Norden Farm. regular free bar gigs throughout the summer.

A big thank you to everyone who has already signed up to our FROM Become a Patron on-going Dig Deep fundraising campaign. We launched the From £20 a month, you can become a Patron of appeal to help fill the deficit created from the withdrawal of Norden Farm. In return you'll be acknowledged Arts Council England’s grant of £143,000. If you haven’t already, on our website and in our brochure, receive free you can find out more at www.nordenfarm.org/digdeep. £20 Associate Membership, and have free hire of the PER MONTH Long Barn for social events (once per year).

Jane Corry Go to www.nordenfarm.org/digdeep Chief Executive and Artistic Director or ask at Box Office for more information. www.nordenfarm.org 02

ASK US FOR OUR FILM Films at BROCHURE! Have we got your Norden Farm email address? ‘Cinema for Grown Ups’ The best way to find out about upcoming events at Norden Farm is to give us your email address. We send a weekly email to remind you what's Enjoy the best of art-house, independent coming up and we also send emails about events and foreign language films. Watching a film at we think you'd like. Norden Farm is a relaxed and grown up affair. So whether it is comedy, gigs or film that you are into, give us your email address to that we • Enjoy an alcoholic drink from the Café Bar can keep in touch. while you watch • Evening and matinee screenings Index • £8.50 (£7.50 conc) or 3 films for £24 (3 films 03 Weddings at Norden Farm for £21 conc) Arty Parties Parent and baby screenings 04/32 Live Events • For parents with children under 2 years 21/22 Quick Guide • Lights are kept on low level 33/36 Classes and activities • £5.50 for adults, children free for adults Highlights of the May - June film season include 37/38 Classes and activities The Help, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Bel Ami for children and young and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. people We print a separate film brochure every two Mike Doherty 39/40 Gallery months. Let us know if you would like to receive one or check our website for updated 41 How to book film listings. 42 How to find us Weddings at Norden Farm Licensed for Civil Ceremonies

Make your child’s birthday an extra special one! Choose from a whole range of arty activities, from painting to jewellery making, comic book drawing to chocolate making and

Mike Doherty street dance to mask making, then order your food from our yummy birthday menus. Built on the site of an old dairy farm, Norden Farm offers two unique locations for your wedding. The atmospheric Long Barn is an original building, dating from the 18th century. It has a capacity for 80 people and is the perfect setting for an intimate ceremony and wedding breakfast. For larger occasions, hold your reception in the Courtyard Theatre. It has a capacity for 270 people - ample room for large guest lists and live entertainment. You can even get married on stage! Call Rachel Entwistle on 01628 682555 Contact Rachel Entwistle on 01628 682555 or or email [email protected] email [email protected] for more details for more information. including menu options, availability and packages. www.nordenfarm.org 04

Alfie Moore - I Predicted a Riot Fri 4 May 8pm After eighteen years with the Humberside Police Force, Alfie has a lot of stories to tell. After five years working the clubs, he certainly knows how to tell them! Alfie brings to life the history of protest and riots - including ones he has been involved with. From riots in 532 AD and 1517, to having to deal with the Maidenhead most challenging squad of all - the Drama Festival general public. Alfie has appeared Tues 1 - Sat 5 May 7.30pm on ITV1’s Show Me the Funny and James Church’s BBC3’s Bizarre Crime. Cabaret Nights COMMUNITY HIRE Sat 19 May 7.45pm A festival celebrating local Sat 23 Jun 7.45pm amateur talent. Up to three plays each night will be judged by a Maidenhead’s best kept secret. professional adjudicator. The final World class stars from West End evening is always one of great musicals perform in our intimate excitement as there are a dozen Studio space. Previous acts have trophies to present. Season ticket included Janie Dee, Kit and the holders can vote for the best Widow, and Liz Robertson. Artists comedy performance. come directly from the West End and so are confirmed two weeks before the show. Keep an eye on our website to find out who’s on. Studio C Studio M Courtyard Theatre T £12 £14 (£12 conc) £9 (£8 conc) £25 Season Ticket 05 Box Office / 01628 788997

Jigsaw and Naz Osmanoglu Thur 10 May 8pm Jigsaw are the rising stars in British sketch comedy. Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema are all individually established stand up comics. The group are regulars on BBC3’s Live at the Electric. Blueflint ‘Sigh inducingly satisfying’ Sat 5 May 8pm British Comedy Guide

The band’s harmonies interweave in Studio C ballads and songs of eerie melancholy and Lunchtime Concert £11 heartfelt charm. Banjos, fiddle, double- Sun 6 May 11.45am bass and drums accompany singers Ben Baker (violin) Petr Limonov (piano) Deborah Arnott and Clare Neilson. Their Tartini Sonata in G minor (Devil’s Trill) beautifully-crafted songs swoop from Ernst Variations on the Last Rose of Summer the dark underbelly of folk to buoyant Franck Sonata in A major Americana-tinged ballads. New Zealand-born Ben Baker studied at ‘The musicianship is consistently the Menuhin School from the age of seven. excellent’ ★★★★ BBC Radio 2 He has given many recitals and concerto performances. The programme opens with one of the most notorious violin works in the Baroque repertoire and closes with one of finest of Romantic sonatas. Studio M Courtyard Theatre M £12 (£10 conc) £12 (£5 under 18s) www.nordenfarm.org 06

Naz Osmanoglu is a Chortle Best Newcomer Nominee and winner of the Amused Moose Laugh-off Competition. He is an Edinburgh fringe veteran and one of the new stars of BBC3’s Laughtershock.

‘Spirited, witty and individual’ Chortle

Germaine Greer - Forty Years of From Amateur Transplants: Feminism and Fun Adam Kay’s Smutty Songs Sun 13 May 2pm Tues 15 May 8pm The inside story of what The Amateur Transplants frontman sits at a grand enormous fun it’s been being piano and sings smutty songs. His cutting-edge, darkly a fearless international feminist humorous re-imaginings of pop and rock classics have icon. Germaine has been a gained him a cult following across the UK. He has highly regarded academic for achieved sell-out tours and successful Edinburgh Fringe four decades. In this candid, seasons. His songs have over 20 million hits on YouTube enlightening and entertaining (including the iconic London Underground Song). show, the professor will answer any question you throw at her. Suitable for ages 16+ years From the point of poetry, to sex for the over 60s, and the role of ‘Filthy at best, depraved at worst - women in the third world, this is a and great, guilty fun’ Telegraph unique close encounter. Courtyard Theatre C M Courtyard Theatre S £16 £15 (£13 conc) 07 Box Office / 01628 788997

No Nonsense Theatre Company presents The Emperor’s New Clothes Sat 19 May 11.30am and 2pm A madcap adventure as two cheeky chappies con the emperor into thinking he is wearing a divine set of new clothes. Hilarious happenings and fantastic fooling combine with beautiful puppetry, shadow work and Jazz at the Farm presents original music. A new adaptation of the Ben Castle (saxes) Hans Christian The Wu String Quartet Fri 18 May 8pm Andersen classic. Thur 17 May 7.30pm Ben has recorded his own albums Suitable for ages and worked with artists including Mendelssohn Quartet in F minor, Op.80 3+ years Quincy Jones, Jools Holland, Stan Ligeti Quartet No.1 Tracey and Tony Bennett. He also (Metamorphoses Nocturnes) recorded an album with his late Schubert Quartet in A minor (Rosamunde) father Roy Castle. Ben is joined by One of the country’s leading young string quartets. Simon Marsh (alto). They will be The Quartet made its debut at the Wigmore Hall supported by Alex Hutton (piano), last year. Engagements this year include a residency Andy Clydert (bass) and Clark at Aldeburgh and recitals in Sheffield, London and Tracey (drums). Cambridge. They play Mendelssohn’s energetic ‘One of the most important final quartet and a modern classic by Gyorgy figures to emerge onto the Ligeti. Their recital ends with Schubert’s intensely jazz scene for years’ Studio F beautiful Rosamunde Quartet. Jazz Journal International £8, Family (4 people) £29 Courtyard Theatre M Courtyard Theatre M £15 (£14 conc) (£5 under 18s) £12 (£10 conc) (£5 under 18s) www.nordenfarm.org 08

Maidenhead and District Arts Council presents Auction of Promises Sat 19 May 7.30pm Matt Green - Playful Fri 25 May 8pm Held in aid of Norden Farm and led by Simon Brown of Bourne End Auction Rooms. With a drinks Matt is back by popular demand reception, viewing of Promises and entertainment after entertaining audiences from Members of Maidenhead and District Arts at our Christmas Comedy Council. Promises include a photoshoot, a season Club. His show is packed full ticket for Maidenhead Music Society, a £50 voucher of brilliant jokes, stories, fun for Jericho Hair Salon, and dinner for two at the and games. Matt has appeared Marriott Hotel’s Brasserie Centrale. on BBC1’s Extras, BBC2’s Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of A full listing of promises is on our website. Crisps and Channel 4’s Garth Merenghi’s Darkplace.

‘A stand up audience’s dream’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks

Studio C £10 Long Barn £5 09 Box Office / 01628 788997

Azure Theatre School presents Dance Around with World Courtyard Theatre D £14 (£12 conc) Cadillac Kings Fri 25 May 5.45pm, Sat 26 May 11am and 3pm Sun 27 May 7.30pm COMMUNITY HIRE Inspired by the sounds of the 40s and 50s, with modern lyrics, the band have wowed audiences across Europe. The six piece are firm favourites on the Blues and Jump- Jive scene. They have received several awards including Best Blues CD of the Year (The Times), Best UK Blues Act and Best Blues CD (both Canada’s Real Blues Magazine).

‘Good time blues at its very best’ Blues in Britain

Courtyard Theatre M £15 (£13 conc)

Lunchtime Concert Sun 27 May 11.45am Elmar Gasanov (piano) Mozart Sonata in C minor, K.457 Chopin 3 Studies Brahms Sonata in F sharp minor, Op.2 The Ukrainian pianist has given recitals and concerto performances throughout Europe. He has been a prizewinner at several international competitions. His programme includes one of Mozart’s most dramatic keyboard works and one of the earlier full-blooded sonatas with which Brahms established his reputation as a pianist and composer. Courtyard Theatre M £12 (£5 under 18s) www.nordenfarm.org 10

Churchfitters in Concert Wed 30 May 8pm European Arts Company presents A fantastic live band with a foot stomping, Mud Morganfield The Dumb Waiter & The Lover Celtic infused folk sound. They feature an Thur 31 May 8pm by Harold Pinter astonishing array of acoustic instruments Tues 29 May 7.30pm including fiddle, double bass, bouzouki, flute, The eldest son of legendary bluesman saxophone, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, whistle, Muddy Waters returns to Norden Farm The Dumb Waiter: Two hit-men wait in a basement for mandolin and ‘junk’ percussion overlaid with from Chicago. Mud has appeared on BBC a job. Strange messages appear from a serving hatch. plaintive husky vocals from Rosie Short. Radio 2 and Radio 4. A live recording of Who are they from and why are they waiting? his appearance at the Great British R & B The Lover: Richard and Sarah are married. He works in ‘The most musically inventive Festival was featured on BBC Radio 4’s the City while she meets her lover. Not everything is as quartet that I have seen in decades’ Pick of the Week. He will be singing songs it seems when fantasy and reality collide. Dave Pegg, Fairport Convention from his new album Son of the Seventh Son From the company who brought Chekov’s Shorts to plus blues classics. Norden Farm. ‘Mud Morganfield is the genuine ‘An excellent opportunity for seeing high-quality article and a real showman’ live theatre’ International Herald Tribune Blues in Britain Courtyard Theatre T Courtyard Theatre M Courtyard Theatre M £15 (£13 conc) £9 School groups £15 (£13 conc) £11 Members £16 (£14 conc) 11 Box Office / 01628 788997

Isy Suttie - Pearl and Dave Sat 2 Jun 8pm

Isy tells of the part she played in two people's blossoming internet romance whilst on her own treacherous search for true love. Bursting with hilarity and genuinely touching, this beautifully nuanced show flits between stand-up, Troublemaker Theatre Company in music and character comedy. Isy has association with Red Lantern Productions starred as Dobby in Channel 4's Peep presents Show and Kiki in BBC2's Whites with Death Marks the Spot Alan Davies. She is a double British A pirate-themed murder mystery Comedy Award Nominee. The Fire Sat 2 Jun 7pm Fri 1 Jun 8pm Join the Pirate King aboard his ship and ‘Touching comedy told with Recreating the energy and sound of guitar legend Jimi set sail on a voyage of grisly discoveries in affection’ The Sunday Telegraph Hendrix. The band perform all the classic tracks from his search of a villainous murderer. Will your legacy of music. They are fast becoming regarded as the crew be the ones to solve the mystery and most authentic sounding Jimi Hendrix band around today. win the treasure? Or will ye disagree on the Capturing that unique Hendrix vibe, their live performance identity of the scallywag and end up with is probably the closest thing you’ll hear to Jimi himself. mutiny among your ranks? Come in your best pirate-themed clothes - the Captain will ‘This band recreates the experience with an reward the most ship-shape shipmate! authentic and professional approach. A must Suitable for ages 12+ years see!!’ Jagz, Ascot Long Barn T Studio C Courtyard Theatre M £39 (includes welcome cup o’grog, meal and £12 £15 This is a standing event with some allocated seating Murder Mystery entertainment) www.nordenfarm.org 12

Piaf Written and performed by Christine Bovill Sun 3 Jun 7.45pm A powerful musical homage to the much-revered French star. Piaf’s life was as dark as her iconic black dress but Christine Bovill exposes the colour and hope in spite of it all. If you think you knew Piaf, then listen again as she performs Piaf’s songs in a French kaleidoscope of passion and colour.

‘You can almost hear the sorrow and heartache of Edith Piaf in the husky yet soaring vocals of Bovill’ Three Weeks

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert Mon 4 Jun (time to be confirmed) A free screening of the star-studded concert, set against the spectacular backdrop of Buckingham Palace. Studio M £14 (£12 conc) Long Barn M Free event 13 HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES

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Booster Cushion Theatre presents Wed 6 Jun 11.30am Hansel, Gretal and You…Who? An interactive storytelling opera for Mon 4 - Tues 5 Jun 11.30am and 2pm children and families. The Emperor loves to hear the Nightingale sing. Hansel and Gretal are a pair of oven gloves. Tiptoe through his palace and the They go on a journey around the world to spooky Bamboo Forest to find the find food and learn different sports from the Nightingale and learn her song. Use woodland animals. Then Hansel and Gretal your voice as you never have before are trapped by the Ginger Witch in the to make the silly and amazing sound Candy House. Can the Gingerbread Man effects to the story. Can you sing better save them? Take part in the races and learn than the Nightingale? Adapted from how to say hello in other languages in this the story by Hans Christian Andersen. fast and funny show. Suitable for ages 2+ years Suitable for ages 4+ years Studio F Studio F £8, Family (4 people) £29 £8, Family (4 people) £29

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theatreRotto presents Clogless Lobster Puppet Theatre Company presents Forest of Fables The Key in the Sea Thur 7 Jun 11.30am and 2pm Fri 8 Jun 11.30am and 2pm

A magical retelling of Aesop’s Princess Brunhilde is always fables. In this fabulous forest, ignored by her parents. She you will hear roars, caws and runs away from home and eeyores. Lion has a problem stays in an old tower by the with an annoying Gnat, Fox sea. She doesn’t know that a can smell cheese and Donkey greedy sea monster wants to wants to be admired by Lion. eat her up! Knut is a brave fisherman who lives on an Suitable for ages 4+ years island in the middle of the Seven Seas. He finds a bottle ‘With mime, puppets, with Brunhilde's cry for help. sound, a small amount of Can he save her? Puppets dialogue and live music, this made from driftwood are enchanting show captures accompanied by live music in the audience’ this award winning European Primary Times children’s theatre show. Suitable for ages 3+ years

Studio F Studio F £8, Family (4 people) £29 £8, Family (4 people) £29

HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES HALF TERM ADVENTURES 15 Box Office / 01628 788997 Andy Zaltzmann - Armchair Revolutionary Sat 9 Jun 8pm In a joke-packed show, Andy encompasses revolutions, economic idiocy, political and social upheaval at home and around the globe. He taps his British coffee table in approval, and wonders if he’d have the cast-iron cojones to do likewise. Andy hosts the worldwide smash hit podcast The Bugle. He regularly appears on BBC Radio 4 and BBC5 Live.

‘Political comedy at its best’ Sunday Times

Studio C £10

Ian Millar (sax) and Dominic Spencer (piano) Thur 7 Jun 8pm

The duo play melodic improvisation on jazz standards and original compositions. Based in Edinburgh, the beautiful Scottish scenery inspires their music and images of it are projected behind the musicians. They have performed at festivals throughout the UK, including the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Bath Fringe Festival and the Buxton Fringe Festival. Their Edinburgh Fringe Show has been a sell out success.

‘Proved themselves to be extremely talented musicians’ Three Weeks

Studio M £12 (£10 conc) (£5 under 18s) £8 Members www.nordenfarm.org 16

Loretta Maine - I’m Not Drunk, I Just Need to Talk to You Fri 15 Jun 8pm Award-winning comedian Pippa Evans brings her critically acclaimed alter-ego to Norden Farm in preparation for the Edinburgh Festival. Fresh from touring this hit musical extravaganza, Loretta will perform a mix of her greatest hits with new material. Pippa is the star of BBC Radio 4's Newsjack and BBC2's Fast and Loose. ‘Displays a searing talent as comic writer, RM Promotions present Maidenhead Music Society presents actor and versatile singer’ Scotsman Richard Digance Celebrity Concert: Philip Moore Thur 14 Jun 8pm and Simon Crawford-Phillips Brilliant self-penned comic Fri 15 Jun 7.30pm songs introduced with panache, style and outrageous humour. Schubert Fantasie in F minor BAFTA nominated Richard is an Ravel Daphnis et Chloé evergreen performer who appeals Schubert Variations on an Original Theme in A to all ages, making him still one of Mendelssohn Allegro Brillante Britain's top comedy and music Stravinsky Three Movements from The attractions. He has played at Firebird Suite Knebworth Festival and his annual The piano duo are multiple prize winners and Saturday afternoon appearance at have performed across Europe and the US. Their Cropredy is legendary. programme combines a group of the finest works in the four-hand repertoire to offer sensuality, charm and brilliance.

Studio C Courtyard Theatre M Courtyard Theatre M £6 £15.50 £15 (£5 under 16s, free with adult) 17 Box Office / 01628 788997 Seann Walsh Sat 16 Jun 8pm Seann appears regularly on Channel 4’s Stand Up for the Week and is the new team captain of Dave’s Argumental. He is charming, charismatic and a natural observational storyteller. He was listed Des Hassell as one of Dave’s top 10 comedians to catch and has been nominated for Chortle’s Best Breakthrough Act and Summer Ceilidh Best Compere. He supported Sat 16 Jun 7.30pm Stephen K Amos at Norden Farm in 2011. Funny Tricks A traditional Ceilidh in our 18th Thur 21 Jun 7.30pm century Long Barn. Learn The ‘Hysterical, Walsh Stack of Barley, Gay Gordon is well on his way A one man comedy magic show. Ian Keable is and Lucky Seven! Musicians are to becoming a star a recent winner of the Magic Circle Comedy members of Phungus and Feast attraction’ Award. Learn a magician’s innermost secrets of Fiddles. They are led by caller The Independent and be entertained by bewildering and hilarious Hugh Crabtree. magic. Ian will illustrate some of the techniques he uses to mystify his audience. He’ll show you a multitude of tricks - from sleight of hand to conjuring to reading minds, accompanied with a beguiling gentle humour.

Long Barn M Courtyard Theatre C Studio C £14 (£12 conc) £12 £13 www.nordenfarm.org 18

Supporters Quiz Night Fri 22 Jun 7.30pm Jazz at the Farm presents Karen Sharp (saxes) Catie Wilkins and Richard Herring Join BBC Radio Berkshire presenter Fri 22 Jun 8pm Fri 22 Jun 8pm Rory McAllister as he hosts a quiz night for our Supporters*. We A twice British Jazz Award winner and an Catie Wilkins is a writer and comedian. She was listed British love a good quiz and this international star. Karen has worked with musicians as one of Dave’s top 10 comedians to catch in 2011. has been especially written to test including Sir John Dankworth, Cleo Laine, Alan Her Edinburgh show played to sell out audiences and your arts and cultural knowledge! Barnes and Mark Nightingale. She has toured received 4 star reviews. Rory has been hosting quizzes since extensively with Humphrey Lyttelton’s band, playing ‘Wonderfully refreshing... brilliant’ 1998. He is a freelance producer alongside Joe Temperley, Acker Bilk and Elkie Brooks. ★★★★ Three Weeks for Radio 4 and has a keen interest She is supported by young trumpet star Mike Soper in film, music and theatre. and a rhythm section of Alex Hutton (piano), Geoff Richard Herring is one of the UK’s most prolific Gascoyne (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). comedians. He has appeared on BBC2’s Genius, BBC1’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Have I got News for You. ‘Her sound is warm and full, her improvised ‘Herring is a superior comedian… hilarious’ Long Barn lines bold and clear’ The Observer £12 including hot buffet The Guardian *Patrons, Angels, Members Courtyard Theatre M Studio C and Volunteers £12 (£10 conc) (£5 under 18s) £11 19 Box Office / 01628 788997

Grainne Duffy Sat 23 Jun 8pm

The Irish singer songwriter’s soulful voice has been compared to Bonnie Rait and Joss Stone. Her music has roots in blues, soul and country with a rock tinge. Grainne’s influences vary from the Rolling Stones to BB King. She is backed by a stellar band of bass, drums, guitars and keyboards. Afternoon Tea with Wendy Cope Sat 23 Jun 3pm

Join the celebrated poet for a fresh and entertaining take on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Wendy charms and amuses her audience with her wry, ironic poetry. At times sharp and punchy, at times soft and contemplative, Wendy moves through her compilation of 25 years work. She draws on her recent collection Family Values, connecting with her audience and celebrating life. ‘The spiritual heir to Rory Gallagher, an Irish blues singer of real integrity’ ‘Wendy Cope is as wittily Sunday Times subversive and honest as ever in her sixth collection’ The Guardian Courtyard Theatre M £13 (£11 conc) Studio and Long Barn S £16 including a traditional afternoon tea www.nordenfarm.org 20

Charvil Voices and Charvil Girls' Choir present As Long as I have Music Sun 24 Jun 7pm COMMUNITY HIRE Charvil Choirs invite you to join them for a fun evening of choral music. Their programme includes something for everyone. Joining the choirs will be the White Waltham C of E Primary School Choir. Courtyard Theatre £10 M

Lunchtime Concert Al Murray -The Harmoniemusik Sun 24 Jun 11.45am Only Way is Epic Thur 28 Jun 7.30pm Alexandra Vaduva (piano) (warm up show) Bach Trio Sonata in C Wed 27 Jun 8pm Rimsky-Korsakov Quintet for flute, clarinet, Schubert Sonata in A minor, D.537 horn, bassoon & piano Beethoven Sonata in D minor, Op.30. Broken Britain may be staring into an empty Beethoven Quintet in E , Op.16 No.2 (Tempest) Jim Parker Mississippi Five Enescu Bourree pint glass, but don’t lose hope - Al Murray the Pub Romanian born Alexandra Vaduva is the Landlord is back to fill it The London-based chamber group gave a recipient of many awards and prizes. She up again. The irrepressible hugely successful recital at Norden Farm in recently performed Stravinsky’s Concerto Innkeeper will be serving 2008. They make a welcome return with for piano and wind in London, and this up his premier brew of an eclectic choice of repertoire. Two of the summer gives recitals in Spain and Vienna. ale-inspired acumen and finest quintets for piano and wind instruments Her programme focuses on two fine sonatas bar-room buffoonery in are flanked by an elegant Bach trio sonata from the Viennese classics. She also includes this warm up show and a jazz-inspired wind quintet by Jim a short work by her famous compatriot, the ahead of his national tour. Parker. A colourful and entertaining evening is in prospect. violinist and composer Georges Enescu. Suitable for ages 14+ years Courtyard Theatre M Courtyard Theatre C Courtyard Theatre M £12 (£5 under 18s) £15 £14 (£13 conc) (£5 under 18s) Theatre | Dance | Comedy | Visual Arts | Music | Classes | Food & Drink

May - Aug 2012 Key T Theatre F Family C Comedy M Music Quick Guide S Spoken Word D Dance May Date Event Type Pg tick Tues 1 - Sat 5 Maidenhead Drama Festival T 04 Fri 4 Alfie Moore - I Predicted a Riot C 04 Sat 5 Blueflint M 05 Sun 6 Lunchtime Concert M Classical 05 Thur 10 Avalon Edinburgh Preview - Jigsaw and Naz Osmanoglu C 05 Sun 13 Germaine Greer S 06 Tues 15 Adam Kay’s Smutty Songs C M 06 Thur 17 The Wu String Quartet M Classical 07 Fri 18 Jazz at the Farm: Ben Castle (saxes) M Jazz 07 Sat 19 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 04 Sat 19 The Emperor’s New Clothes F 07 Sat 19 Auction of Promises 08 Fri 25 Matt Green - Playful C 08 Fri 25 - Sat 26 Dance Around with World D 09 Sun 27 Lunchtime Concert M 09 Sun 27 Cadillac Kings M 09 Tues 29 The Dumb Waiter & The Lover T 10 Wed 30 Churchfitters in Concert M 10 Thur 31 Mud Morganfield M 10

Jun Fri 1 The Fire M 11 Sat 2 Death Marks the Spot: A pirate-themed murder mystery T 11 Sat 2 Isy Suttie - Pearl and Dave C 11 Sun 3 Piaf M 12 Mon 4 The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert M 12 Mon 4 - Tues 5 Hansel, Gretal and You…Who? F 13 Wed 6 The Emperor and the Nightingale F 13 Thur 7 Forest of Fables F 14

HALF TERM HALF Fri 8 The Key in the Sea F 14 Thur 7 Ian Millar (sax) and Dominic Spencer (piano) M 15 Sat 9 Andy Zaltzmann - Armchair Revolutionary C 15 Thur 14 Richard Digance M Folk 16 Fri 15 Celebrity Concert: Philip Moore and Simon Crawford-Phillips M 16 Fri 15 Loretta Maine C 16 Sat 16 Summer Ceilidh M 17 Sat 16 Seann Walsh C 17 Thur 21 Funny Tricks C 17 Fri 22 Supporters Quiz Night 18 Fri 22 Jazz at the Farm: Karen Sharp (saxes) M Jazz 18 Fri 22 Avalon Edinburgh Preview - Catie Wilkins and Richard C Herring 18 Sat 23 Afternoon Tea with Wendy Cope S 19 Sat 23 Grainne Duffy M 19 Sat 23 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 04 Sun 24 Lunchtime Concert M Classical 20 Sun 24 As Long as I have Music M 20 Wed 27 Al Murray - The Only Way is Epic C 20 Thur 28 Harmoniemusik M Classical 20 Sat 30 The Reading Community Gospel Choir M 23 and The Maidenhead Community Choir

Jul Sun 1 Henry Blofeld - Shaken not Stirred S 23 Sun 1 The Big Band with Five Star Swing M 23 Thur 5 Equus T 24 Thur 5 Fake Thackray M Folk 24 Sat 7 Sara Pascoe – Stand Up Lady (Edinburgh Preview) C 24 Sat 7 Benefit Concert for Norden Farm - Maidenhead ConcertM Band 25 Wed 11 The House T 25 Thur 12 Avalon Edinburgh Preview - Matt Forde and Russell CKane 26 Sat 14 Dancing Nikita Summer Production 2012 D 26 Sun 15 Berkshire Maestros Vivaldi String Orchestra M Classical 26 Sun 15 St John’s Chamber Orchestra M Classical 26 Wed 18 - Sat 21 Humble Boy T 27 Sat 21 - Sun 12 AugThe Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm 27 Sat 21 Tiny Mites at the Seaside F 27 Sat 21 Blues Brothers UK M 28 Tues 24 Steve Hofstetter - I’m Afraid of Americans Tour C 28 Thur 26 El Moreno M 28 Fri 27 The Olympics Opening Ceremony 29 Sat 28 Laurie Holloway and his Trio M Jazz 29 Sun 29 Lunchtime Concert M Classical 29 Tues 31 Avalon Edinburgh Preview - Tom Deacon and specialC guest 30

Aug Wed 1 Greg Chapman’s Condensed History of Britain C 30 Fri 3 Giles Robson and the Dirty Aces M 30 Sat 4 Mawkin M 31 Sat 11 The Farm Unplugged M 31 Sat 11 Benefit Gig for Norden Farm - The Bourne Again Shadows M 32 Sun 12 Lunchtime Concert - A World in Song M Classical 32 Sun 12 The Olympics Closing Ceremony 32 Thur 30 Jianing Kong (piano) M Classical 32

Classes & Activities Gallery Adult [pg 33-36] [pg 39-40] Children & Young People [pg 37 - 38]

Classes & Activities Gallery Adult [pg 33-36] [pg 39-40] Children & Young People [pg 37 - 38]

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The Reading Community Gospel Choir and The Maidenhead Community Choir Sat 30 Jun 8pm

COMMUNITY HIRE An inspirational evening of traditional and Henry Blofeld - The Big Band with Five Star Swing contemporary sacred and secular music. Shaken not Stirred Sun 1 Jul 7.30pm Berkshire’s leading Gospel choir are led Sun 1 Jul 2pm The feel-good swing band play the music of Glenn Miller, by conductor Colin Anderson. They have Frank Sinatra, Ted Heath and Ella Fitzgerald. They have The bubbly, boisterous world of Blowers knows performed their message of love and been seen on BBC1’s Children in Need and played at no full stops. He is best known as a cricket hope since 2007. Their programme is a Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball. The band features Simone commentator on BBC Radio 4’s Test Match lively mixture of spirituals and present-day from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith who is Special and BBC Radio 5 Live. His idiosyncratic gospel music. Maidenhead Community the composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band. Choir will perform their toe tapping form of commentary is unique. His one-man diverse repertoire of 20th century popular shows have sold out across the UK, including the ‘Swing and song of the highest order’ melodies from blues to Broadway. They Royal Albert Hall. His stories about Ian Fleming, The Telegraph are led by conductor Tina Reibl. Noel Coward, Clive Dunn and others have brought the house down. Courtyard Theatre M Courtyard Theatre S Courtyard Theatre M £10 (£8 conc) £15 £16 (£14 conc) www.nordenfarm.org 24

RM Promotions present Fake Thackray Thur 5 Jul 8pm Jake Thackray’s satirical, witty and sentimental songs brought him fame and a string of top selling albums in the 1960s and 1970s. John Watterson’s tribute to Jake is full of the warmth, humour and sincerity that you would expect from a lifelong fan. ‘A proper tribute to this unique British songwriter’ Ralph McTell Studio M £12 London Classic Theatre presents Sara Pascoe - Stand Up Lady Equus by Peter Shaffer (Edinburgh Preview) Thur 5 Jul 7.30pm Fri 6 Jul 8pm Seventeen-year-old Alan Strang is convicted of blinding six horses with a metal spike. He is sent to a secure psychiatric The star of Channel 4’s Stand up for the Week, hospital. Psychiatrist Martin Dysart begins to probe Alan’s past Campus and Free Agents. Sara Pascoe presents a in an attempt to understand his motives. For Alan to be free stand up show that will take your mind and face of his demons, he must relive the events of that terrible night. to nice silly places and cleverly make your life a bit A psychological thriller exploring the complex relationships better. But only for an hour. between worship, myth and sexuality. Inspired by a true story. ‘Nothing less than full-megawatt Suitable for ages 14+ years charisma’ Guardian Contains strong language, adult themes and nudity. Courtyard Theatre T Studio C £15 (£13 conc) £9 School groups £10, £8 Members 25 Box Office / 01628 788997

Sofie Krog Teater presents The House Wed 11 Jul 7.30pm

The story of when a house was a funeral home. From the street, its façade looks peaceful but its destiny is very different. The owner is tormented by something which made her change her last will and testament. One evening, that something turns up at the House. Seen from the inside, that night becomes a nightmare. A giant dolls house and puppetry for adults combine in this horror comedy. Suitable for ages 12+ years Benefit Concert for Norden Farm

Maidenhead Concert Band Studio T Sat 7 Jul 8pm £12 (£10 conc) £9 School groups A special concert in aid of Norden Farm. The 50 piece band was formed in 1998 and is led by conductor Peter Ripper. Their Christmas shows at Norden Farm are always a sell out and they are well known for playing a variety of music including big band sounds and popular classics. Their repertoire includes Glen Miller, Henry Mancini and Eric Coates’ Dam Busters.

Courtyard Theatre M £10 www.nordenfarm.org 26 Dancing Nikita St John’s Chamber Orchestra Summer Production Sun 15 Jul 7.30pm 2012 Alice Hoskins (cello) Simon Payne (bassoon) Sat 14 July 3pm Rachel Porter (oboe) Jennifer Steele (horn) John Cook (clarinet) Nigel Wilkinson (conductor) Courtyard Theatre D £15 (£12 conc) Schubert Overture in the Italian Style in D Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in E for oboe, clarinet, bassoon & horn, K.297b Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No.1 in A minor Prokofiev Symphony No.1 (Classical) Berkshire The summer orchestral concert features four Maestros Vivaldi particularly sunny works. String Orchestra Schubert’s jaunty overture Sun 15 Jul 11.45am was inspired by Rossini, while Mozart’s charming Janice Flynn (conductor) Sinfonia Concertante was Matt Forde and Russell Kane Bach Suite in G written to impress Parisian Thur 12 Jul 8pm Holst St Paul’s Suite audiences. The Cello Concerto is one of Saint-Saens’ finest Matt Forde is a writer on Channel 4’s 8 Out of Julie Gold From a Distance Karl Jenkins Palladio works, while Prokofiev’s 10 Cats and Stand Up for the Week. He also has Symphony is a brilliant 20th his own radio show on talkSPORT. The youth orchestra features century recreation of the ‘Perfectly timed’ Metro musicians aged from 11 - 17 years. classical style. They rehearse weekly and enjoy Russell Kane will be thrashing about with a weekend tours. Their wide-ranging notepad trying out material for his 2012/13 show. programme includes Holst’s famous Watch ideas misfire and routines not be finished! suite written for his pupils at St ★★★★ The Guardian Paul’s Girls’ School as well as some ★★★★ attractive modern repertoire. The Independent Courtyard Theatre Studio C Courtyard Theatre M £17 (£15 conc) M £11 £7 (£5 under 18s) (£5 under 18s) 27 Box Office / 01628 788997

The Maidenhead Beach At Norden Farm Sat 21 Jul - Sun 12 Aug

John Lewis Partnership Dramatic Society presents Humble Boy Wed 18 - Sat 21 Jul 7.45pm Tiny Mites Music presents COMMUNITY HIRE Tiny Mites at the Seaside In collaboration with the RSC’s Sat 21 Jul 11.30am Open Stages programme, the A magical world of fun, song, dance, bubbles John Lewis Partnership Dramatic and joining in! Dina and Magic Mite embark Society return to Norden Farm on a musical adventure to the seaside. They to present Humble Boy written by bring to life original songs that will inspire and Charlotte Jones. This wry, witty and entertain children – while getting them to clap, very funny portrait of middle-class tap, wave and wiggle! England enables clear parallels to be Keep an eye on drawn with the plot of Hamlet. our website for Suitable for ages 2+ years more details Studio T Courtyard Theatre F £8 £8, Family (4 people) £29 www.nordenfarm.org 28

Steve Hofstetter - I’m Afraid of Americans Tues 24 Jul 8pm Join New York comedian Steve Hofstetter as he comes to the UK for the first time. Steve’s biting social criticism has led to 5 million views on YouTube, 300 live dates a year, and the number 1 comedy album in the world. He has written columns for Maxim and El Moreno Sports Illustrated. His US TV Thur 26 Jul 8pm appearances include ESPN, Blues Brothers UK VH1 and CBS. El Moreno returns to Norden Sat 21 Jul 8pm Farm with his blend of exciting and romantic Spanish Guitar music. Award winning actors Dave Ratty and Iain Featuring beautiful solo pieces Barton star as Jake and Elwood Blues. They by the great masters of the past reignite the old favourites from both Blues such as Granada and Sevilla by Brothers’ films and concerts includingShake a Albeniz and La Maja de Goya by Tailfeather, Everybody Needs Somebody and Soul Granados. The lovely Aranjuez Man. They are supported by the mighty voices Adagio theme and modern classics of The BeeVees and a fabulous six piece blues like Cavatina and Classical Gas also and soul band. So don your shades and fedora make an appearance. and join the mission!

Courtyard Theatre M Studio C £16 This is a standing event £10 Studio M with some allocated seating £12 (£10 conc) 29 Box Office / 01628 788997

Lunchtime Concert Sun 29 Jul 11.45am

Mishka Rushdie Momen (piano) Beethoven Sonata in C, Op.53 (Waldstein) Chopin 3 Mazurkas, Op.56; Nocturne in B, Op.9 No.3; Polonaise-Fantaisie in A , Op.61 Although only twenty, Mishka has already played in most of the The Olympics The Montgomery Holloway Music major London concert Trust presents venues. She has won Opening Ceremony many prizes and has Fri 27 Jul (time to be confirmed) Laurie Holloway appeared on BBC1 and his Trio and BBC Radio 3. Her Chopin playing An estimated one billion people are Sat 28 Jul 7.30pm expected to watch the Opening has drawn particular praise and she was Ceremony and you can soak The jazz pianist and composer is up the atmosphere in our 18th awarded the Chopin supported by the Summer School Prize in the EU century Long Barn. The event has Students of 2012. A concert not to been created by Danny Boyle. It Piano Competition be missed. Early booking strongly in 2009. will commence when Her Majesty advised. the Queen will be greeted by Lord Sebastian Coe at the entrance to the Olympic Stadium.

Courtyard M Theatre £12 (£5 under 18s) Long Barn Courtyard Theatre M Free Event £12 www.nordenfarm.org 30

Giles Robson and the Dirty Aces Fri 3 Aug 8pm Critics, radio presenters and other artists have marked Giles out as one of the great living blues harp players, with a distinctive singing voice. His band of blues virtuosos have also been singled out for high praise. Their album was featured in Classic Rock magazine as one of the top ten blues albums of 2011.

‘Giles Robson leads The Dirty Aces on harp, and Greg Chapman’s he's one of the best I Condensed History ever heard’ Blues In Britain of Britain Wed 1 Aug 7.30pm

The history of Britain, but not as Avalon Edinburgh Preview you remember it from school! Tom Deacon Comedy, magic and music and special guest to be confirmed combine in this whistle-stop tour of Tues 31 Jul 8pm the major events in history. From 6500 BC when the land bridge Tom Deacon won the 2007 Chortle Student that once linked Britain to Europe Comedian Award and was a finalist in the disappeared under the sea, to Amused Moose New Act Competition. He has the present day - Greg packs in his own BBC Radio 1 show and appears on 8000 years of history. If you aren’t BBC2’s The Rob Brydon Show. careful - you may learn something! ‘Slick stagecraft, bags of energy’ Chortle Courtyard Theatre M Studio C Studio C £15 (£13 conc) £11 £14 (£12 conc) 31 Box Office / 01628 788997

Benefit Gig for Norden Farm The Bourne Again Shadows Sat 11 Aug 8pm

Authentically reproducing the sounds of The Shadows in a celebration of one of the best instrumental bands the UK has ever produced. The Bourne Again Shadows recreate the atmosphere of The Shadows’ 2004 Final Tour. They play the big hits including Apache and Riders in the Sky plus a repertoire from the early sixties through to the eighties.

Courtyard Theatre M The Studio Session £10 Sat 11 Aug 7.30pm

Mawkin Stripped back music in our intimate Studio Sat 4 Aug 8pm space. The night always showcases an eclectic mix of local musicians. A blistering five piece band fusing folk, world, jazz, prog and rock. Mawkin ‘A great and varied mix of local talent and are no strangers to the cutting edge of a genuine feel good factor to the evening’ the contemporary music scene while David and Alison Fenner with Simon Diegan maintaining the verve and mystique of (previous act) ancient folk music traditions from across the globe. They have supported Eliza ‘It was a great night - Carthy, Billy Bragg and Show of Hands. fabulous variety of artists’ Their line up includes guitars, banjo, John C Stannard fiddle, melodeon, bass guitar and drums. (previous act) The band’s debut album was one of MOJO’s Folk Albums of the Year. If you are interested in playing at this event, email [email protected] Studio M Studio M £13 (£11 conc) £8 (£6 conc) www.nordenfarm.org 32

Jianing Kong (piano) Thur 30 Aug 7.30pm

Mozart Fantasy in C minor, K.396 Brahms Sonata in F minor, Op.5 Debussy Images Book II Liszt Le Mal du Pays; Les Cloches de Geneve; Spanish Rhapsody Jianing Kong returns to Norden Farm following his acclaimed Mozart concerto with St John’s Chamber Orchestra in January. Jianing Kong was The Olympics a finalist in the last Leeds International Piano Closing Ceremony Competition. His programme presents works by Lunchtime Concert - Sun 12 Aug (time to be confirmed) four of the greatest composers for the instrument. A World in Song A free screening of the Closing Courtyard Theatre M Sun 12 Aug 11.45am Ceremony in our atmospheric £14 (£13 conc) (£5 under 18s) Long Barn. It’s the grand finale £11 Members Ashley Riches (baritone) of the Olympic Games. The Marek Ruszczunski (piano) ceremony includes a march of the athletes and the handover of the A special recital to mark the end of the Olympics games to the next host city. - leading young baritone Ashley Riches presents an anthology of song drawn from many different countries and cultures.

Courtyard Theatre M Long Barn £12 Free Event 33 Box Office / 01628 788997

Make Silver Jewellery - Beginners Beyond The Surface - Classes & Led by Janet Richardson A Landscape Painting Course Wed 25 Apr - 30 May (exc 23 May) and Wed 13 Jun - 11 Jul Led by Pat Shenstone Activities 9.15am - 11.15am and 11.30am - 1.30pm Tues 1 - 29 May Adults £82.50 per 5 week course 10am - 12.30pm | £70 for 5 weeks Learn a variety of metalworking techniques to make a range of Fact sheets for all classes available Look at different artists including Turner, Sutherland and jewellery. Follow a series of projects to build your confidence from the Box Office Hockney. Investigate how their view of the landscape affected and knowledge. Those with experience can discuss ideas and the way they painted it. Learn about their methods and projects with the tutor whilst learning new techniques. Suitable materials. Homework will be set each week and some classes Maidenhead for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor approx £28. will be held on location. Any materials that are soluble in water Community Choir may be used. A suggested materials list will be supplied. Led by Tina Reibl Yoga Tues 24 Apr – 26 Jun (exc 5 Jun) Led by Julie Potter 7.15pm - 8.15pm | £60 Fri 27 Apr - 1 Jun and Fri 15 Jun - 20 Jul 9.30am - 10.45am | £72 Acoustic Guitar - Beginners Led by Dafydd Owens An opportunity for all those who Learn breathing techniques to improve general wellbeing and Tues 1 - 29 May and Tues 12 Jun - 10 Jul enjoy singing a toe-tapping repertoire. aid relaxation. Practise traditional yoga postures and enjoy 6.30pm - 7.30pm | £30 for 5 weeks From Bach to Beatles and Gershwin short guided relaxation sessions. Julie has been practising to Gospel. No audition or sight yoga since 1993 and qualified as a British Wheel teacher in De-mystifying the bewildering assortment of metal and reading required. Suitable for all levels 2004. Suitable for all levels of experience. wood. Whether you are a tentative learner or a complete of experience. beginner, learn the building blocks of guitar technique. Bring Make Silver Jewellery - your own guitar. Intermediate and Experienced Led by Janet Richardson Fri 27 Apr – 1 Jun (exc 25 May) and Fri 15 Jun – 13 Jul Power Yoga £165 Led by Joelle Pettitt Intermediate 9.15am - 11.15am Thur 3 - 31 May and Thur 14 Jun - 12 Jul | 10am - 11am Experienced 11.30am - 1.30pm £7 per class or £32 for 5 week course Develop your own ideas and further your understanding of Power Yoga is a sequence of postures that focuses on linking the Jack Kempton working with metal. The aim is to become more confident in breath with dynamic flowing movements. The class improves making jewellery and produce your own unique range under fitness and tones the body, whilst leaving you feeling energized the tutor’s guidance and support. Materials cost to tutor and relaxed. Joelle is a qualified instructor with Yoga Alliance approx £28. certification. Suitable for all levels of experience. www.nordenfarm.org 34

Life Drawing No Sew Bunting Led by Fabia Claris Led by Julie Roberts Sat 5 May 10am - 1pm | £24 Sat 19 May Sat 9 Jun 10am - 1pm | £24 10.30am - 12.30pm (ages 8-12 years) | £16 Sat 7 Jul 10.30am - 4.30pm | £45 1pm - 4pm (adults) | £24 Each of these sessions will include a Make unique fabric bunting that will liven up any summer mixture of short and long poses. They event. Use fabric bonding techniques instead of sewing. will cover key elements of drawing Complement with fabric painting to create a string of beautiful including measurement, anatomy, line bunting. Add personal lettering or designs, or just choose and shape, form and tone. You will pretty fabrics. A suggested materials list will be supplied. need to provide materials. Suitable for all levels of experience. Sunday Morning Yoga Led by Neena Sadanand Sun 6 May - 8 Jul (exc 3 and 17 Jun) Ways with Watercolour - Be Bold 11am - 12.30pm | £7 per class Led by Jo Hall Relax with the ancient science of Thur 24 May - 28 Jun (exc 7 Jun) yoga. It encourages flexibility, energy, Cocktail Hat in a Day 10am - 1pm | £18 per class or £80 for 5 week course stamina, increased concentration, Led by Claudia Moreira better health and a calmness of mind. Sat 12 May | 10.30am - 4pm | £50 Explore ways of Neena is a Sivananda trained yoga applying paint, and instructor. Her teaching and yoga style Learn the skill of hat blocking through a basic technique. Use manipulating the is dynamic yet flowing. domestic equipment, millinery wooden blocks and an array of paper support to gain materials to create a handmade cocktail hat. Bring an apron, confidence in selecting Zumba scissors, needles and thimble. Materials cost to tutor £10 - £15. appropriate techniques. Led by Bridget Hughes Unashamedly technique Sun 6 May - 10 Jun and Sun 24 Jun - 12 Aug Acrylics - Towards Abstraction based these workshops will be followed by two 11am –- 12pm Led by Karen Carter Fri 18 May - 15 Jun (exc Fri 8 Jun) further series exploring £6.50 per class or £36 for 6 weeks ‘composition’ and 10am – 12.30pm | £70 for 4 weeks The dance fitness craze sweeping the ‘mood’. A materials list nation! Using Latino rhythms such as A short course exploring ways of creating abstract paintings will be supplied. Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue, the from recognisable objects and photos. Work through workout feels more like a party. Suitable a series of exercises designed to broaden your ways of for all levels for experience. seeing and depicting the subject. Materials cost to tutor £5. 35 Box Office / 01628 788997

Street Photography Alexander Technique and Camera Handling With Martin Smith Led by Simon Barber Sat 2 Jun | 2.30pm - 5pm | £30 Sat 26 and Sun 27 May A body awareness workshop teaching you poise, balance and an 10am - 5pm easier way of carrying out everyday activity. It helps to relieve pain and £50 per day or £90 for two days discomfort brought on by poor posture and can help those with back and neck problems. Bring a blanket and some paperback books to rest Introduction to Technical Theatre Learn essential camera handling your head on. Led by Norden Farm Technicians techniques and expand your Sat 30 Jun | 10am - 12pm | £7 photographic knowledge. Use the A taster for anyone interested in technical theatre. Maybe streets to practice and improve Comic Drawing Masterclass you work with amateur groups or are interested in your photography skills; learning Led by Kev F Sutherland becoming a Norden Farm volunteer technician. Learn how to get the most from your Sat 16 Jun and Sat 14 Jul | 10am - 1pm (families) and about lighting, sound, rigging, set building, flying and more. camera. Attendees will receive 2pm - 5pm (adults / 11+ years) | £20 per participant feedback on their work each day and tips on Photoshop. Learn all about drawing comic strips, cartoon art and manga. Pick up Precious Metal Clay Workshop techniques and tricks of the trade from professional cartoonist Kev F. Led by Janet Richardson By the end of the class, you will have drawn a strip and the group will Sat 30 Jun | 10am - 4pm | £50 produce a comic. Suitable for all levels of experience. Metal Clay is a material that you can mould like clay Comedy and turns to pure silver when fired. Learn to roll and Improvisation Create a Corsage texture the clay, build up layers, add stones, then Workshop Led by Julie Roberts fire and finish the work. You will leave with at least 2 Led by Steve Roe Sat 23 Jun | 1pm - 5pm | £30 finished pieces (earrings and pendant). Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor £28. Sun 27 May and Sun 24 Jun Manipulate fabrics to create brooches, corsages and hair accessories. 1pm - 3.30pm Use a variety of gathering and fabric bonding techniques along with £20 per class hand sewing to make these stunning pieces. Add beads, buttons and Beadylicious - Summer Sparkler sequins to embellish further. Bring along any fabrics you have and any Led by Diana Estornel Work together to improvise comedy decorative bits you may like to use. A materials list will be supplied. Sat 7 Jul | 2pm - 5pm | £20 sketches, scenes and stories. You Learn about colour in jewellery design and use don’t need any drama, acting, Acrylics - Exploring Colour techniques to create beautiful, beaded jewellery. String comedy or impro experience Led by Karen Carter a simple summer necklace or get ambitious with whatsoever. You don’t have to be Fri 29 Jun - 20 Jul | 10am - 12.30pm | £70 for 4 weeks earrings that sparkle. Use materials including ribbon, clever, fast or funny either! Steve cord, tiger tail and sterling silver, to create unique Roe is founder of the UK’s first ever Look at both the subtlety and the intensity of acrylic paint, exploring jewellery. Choose from an array of high-quality glass, improvised comedy club. Suitable for colour in the Fauvist tradition and conversely, painting in white. Suitable semi-precious beads and crystals. Suitable for all levels all levels of experience. for those with some experience of acrylics. Materials cost to tutor £5. of experience. Materials costs to tutor £12 - £20. Cupcake Decorating - Beginners 1 and 2 Led by Lorna Jones Sat 14 and Sat 28 Jul | 2pm - 4pm £16 per class or £30 for both Beginners 1 Learn a variety of icing techniques, using simple decorating tools and sugar-paste to craft decorative shapes and delicate roses. Beginners 2 The cake is your canvas! Use edible paint and learn how to make unusual and individual designs. Materials cost to tutor £2.50 - £4

FREE BAR GIGS see website facebook, twitter for listings The Norden Farm Café Bar Enjoy a pre-show meal, order interval Meal Deals Opening Hours drinks or drop in for cappuccino and Book a meal at the same Tues - Sat 10am - 11pm hand-baked cake, while taking advantage time as your ticket and get Sun 10am - 10.30pm of our free newspapers and WiFi. two courses for only £12. Food Served Our menu features daily specials, freshly Available from 5.30pm Tues - Sat 11.30am - 3pm Mosaic Workshop made sandwiches and wraps (lunchtime (12pm Sundays). 5.30pm - 8pm Led by Joanna Dewfall only), main meals, light bites and Must be booked at least 24 hours Sun 12pm - 3pm Sat 21 Jul | 10am - 4pm | £45 appetisers. Drinks include local beers, in advance. Please arrive at least an

Jack Kempton hour and a half before the show to A practical workshop learning about this beautiful and artisan teas, coffees and juices. enjoy your meal. Limited availability. ancient craft. Make a mosaic tile for your home or garden. Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials The Café Bar can also cater for your Contact our Café Bar Manager Richard Murphy on cost to tutor £12. special occasion. 01628 682566 or [email protected] 37 Box Office / 01628 788997

Maidenhead Young Voices Classes & Led by Tina Reibl Activities Tues 24 Apr – 26 Jun (exc 5 Jun) | 6pm – 7pm | £55 An exciting choir for children who love to sing and perform. With Children and world music, action songs, rounds and show-tunes in a fun and young people supportive atmosphere. Vocal technique and musicianship will be taught and regular concerts staged. Suitable for ages 8 - 12 years.

Norden Lights Youth Theatre Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Junior Norden Lights Bollywood Dance 6 – 9 yrs | £66 per term (from Wed 25 Apr) Led by Geeta Mehtai Norden Lights Tuesdays (from Tues 24 Apr) | 4.30pm - 5.30pm 10 – 15 yrs | £96 per term (from Fri 20, Thur 26 and Sun 29 Apr) £66 per term or £6.60 per class Norden Lights Academy Dancers of all abilities explore this energetic modern 16+ yrs | £96 per term (from Wed 2 May) Jack Kempton Indian dance style. Geeta focuses on a fusion of Indian Weekly classes for young people to develop performance skills in a and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. fun and friendly atmosphere. Explore all elements of drama including She trained at Pineapple Studios, has choreographed scriptwriting, devising and directing and work towards regular and performed for the BBC and appeared in performances. Suitable for all abilities. Norden Lights is supported by Bollywood films. Suitable for ages 6+ years. ‘3’ in partnership with RBWM and the Hutchinson 3G fund. Messy Monkeys Led by Sarah Kendle Kathak Dance Fridays (from Fri 20 Apr) Norden Exposure Youth Dance Led by Devika Shangrari 11am - 12 noon Saturdays (from Sat 28 Apr) £45 per term or £5 per class Led by Newbury Contemporary Dance Company Tuesdays (from Tues 24 Apr) Advanced 9.30am – 10.30am | £72 per term A group for parents and pre-school 9 -13 years | 5.45pm - 7pm | £66 per term Intermediate 10.30am – 11.30am | £72 per term children. Discover the excitement of 14+ years | 7pm - 8.45pm | £72 per term Beginners 11.30am – 12 noon | £36 per term making art with your young children and let both your imaginations roam These creative sessions allow participants to develop A chance to experience the most exhilarating classical dance style of with activities too messy to do at contemporary performance techniques whilst taking Northern India! Students will have the opportunity to work towards home! The class involves interactive inspiration from other popular dance styles. Our groups annual exams (fee may be applicable) in this beautiful rhythmic dance stories and is aimed at developing your perform at Norden Farm as well as festivals throughout style. All students achieved distinctions in last year’s exams. Suitable child’s fine motor skills. Berkshire. No previous experience necessary. for ages 4 - 18 years. www.nordenfarm.org 38

For more information on Education and Community Outreach Children’s Classes Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is here to support and help develop arts within the community. We can offer Contact Julie Denton on 01628 682555 a wide range of opportunities for schools, colleges and community groups. Contact our Education Officer Oliver (Mon - Thur 9am - 2pm) or email: Laurenson-Gore on 01628 682556 or email [email protected] to see how we can work [email protected] with your organisation. Our educational events brochure can be viewed online at www.nordenfarm.org

After School Arts Club Summer Circus Week Led by Benedict Romain Led by Albert and Friends Tues 15 - 29 May and Tues 12 Jun - 17 Jul Mon 23 - Fri 27 Jul | 10am - 4pm (6pm Fri) 3.45pm - 5pm | £25 for three sessions £115 (£110 Advantage Card holder) Use exciting materials and unusual techniques including throwing paint, A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn casting your own body and making outdoor sculptures. The club has to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and three main aims - creating works of amazing art, making a magnificent perform on a trapeze! Show off your amazing new skills to mess, and having fantastic fun! Suitable for ages 8+ years. family and friends in a grand performance at the end of the week. Suitable for ages 7- 13 years. Summer T- Shirt Painting Led by Julie Roberts Sat 23 Jun |10.30am - 12.30pm | £16 Street Dance Camp Led by Amy Opalko Bring along a plain white t-shirt and transform it. Create own unique Mon 30 Jul – Fri 3 Aug | 10am - 4pm (6pm Fri) | £103 (£98 Advantage Card holder) designs by fabric painting and stencilling - creating permanent designs that can be worn time and time again. Suitable for ages 5 - 8 years. Learn the fundamental techniques of street dance to give you confidence on the dance floor! You will have signature moves from Hip Hop, Breakin, Lockin and House and gain the skills to put these into your own creations whilst learning fresh choreography to the latest tunes. Suitable for ages 9 - 15 years. Kids Yoga Led by Gale Hubbard Summer Theatre Week Sat 21 - 11 Aug | 10am - 11am | £6.50 per class Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company Mon 6 - Fri 10 Aug | 10am - 4pm (6pm Fri) | £110 (£105 Advantage Card holder) Classes are themed and children will explore their senses and imaginations in a fun environment. Postures support physical Create an entire show from idea to performance. Experience all aspects of stage production, development and proper breathing is explored. All yoga postures are from lighting to stage blocking to acting. The show will be devised with other likeminded, creative inspired by the natural world and children are introduced to new ideas friends and with the help of professional directors ready to turn this into a show for the main about plant life and the animal kingdom. Suitable for ages 5 - 7 years. stage. Suitable for ages 10 - 18 years. 39 Box Office / 01628 788997 Gallery Surviving the Edge: Simon Barber Gallery Opening Times Tues 22 May - Sun 3 Jun Tues - Fri 2pm - 10pm Simon works with various groups Sat - Sun 10am - 10pm of people who are on the edge of Entry is free society. He has produced a series of photographs that looks at and gives THW Ashby an insight into the lives of disabled people, the elderly coping with RBSA Alzheimer's, homeless, and people Retrospective having to cope with economic Tues 1 - Sun 20 May hardships. A selection of paintings (oils and acrylics), pastels, monoprints and drawings from student days in 1947 to more current work. Phrase and Fable The images are mainly Wed 6 Jun - Sun 17 Jun landscapes but many A joint exhibition by five artists from other images are explored our twin town of Bad Godesberg along the way. His latest and five artists from Maidenhead work is based on local Painting Club. The new work has landscapes around Edgehill been created on the theme ‘phrase in Warwickshire. It is and fable’. contrasted with paintings of south west Ireland. www.nordenfarm.org 40 Terry Murphy Wed 20 Jun - Sun 1 Jul Terry has recently returned to painting after training as an architect. He uses digitally morphed photographs as inspiration. His work is very colourful and vibrant. Newer developments in his work have included the direct application and blending of acrylic paint and marble chippings to wide landscape format canvases.

After the Cups, The Tea: Pat Shenstone Wed 4 - Sun 15 Jul New watercolour paintings from the local artist. Pat teaches painting at Norden Farm. She was previously a Principal Lecturer at Coventry University in the department of Fine Art. She will be in the Gallery to talk about her work on Presence - Portraits Sat 14 Jul between 2 - 4 pm. from a Berkshire Village: Paul Burch Wed 18 - Sun 29 Jul

Art on the Street: Charity Prize Draw Winner Paul explores the idea that where we live Wed 1 - Sat 11 Aug plays a big part in defining who we are. He The winner of Art on the Street’s prize draw will be given two weeks exhibition space. All money brings together the people who define his raised by the draw will be donated to Tommy’s. The winner will be announced at Art on the Street surroundings. His use of a large format camera is on Sat 12 May. an important part in his creative process. 41 Box Office / 01628 788997

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H To Maidenhead EN LE & Slough Y How to Find Us R O A4 A AD D RO TH Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF BA BATH ROAD A 4 Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is located on the west side of Maidenhead

C A approximately 1.5 miles from the town centre. N W N O O O

N T T By road O L H A T N A IL N L W Follow the signs from the A4 to Norden Farm. We have more than 80

E C E R A R Y G E parking spaces, with further space available at nearby Altwood School on busy School S To M40 nights. Please do not park in spaces reserved for disabled customers, or on A Junction 4 LTWO D OD ROAD A the roads surrounding the area, as this is a residential area. O HADDON R

A By train 4 04 (M Trains run regularly to Maidenhead from Reading and London Paddington; ) N Norden Farm is a short taxi ride from the station.

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E By bus

O Courtney Coaches operates an hourly bus service from the town centre to A

D Wootton Way and back between 8.20am and 5.40pm. To M4 Junction 8/9 Supporters Norden Farm gratefully acknowledges the support of: The Board of Trustees Spoore, Merry & Rixman Foundation Afshan Ahmed Iain Donaldson Lyndon Stanton The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust Keith Bell Cath Hockley Jay Wilkinson Michael Shanly Trust Geoffrey Blacker Sue Robb-King Mattel Patrons Petra Ali Rosemary Burfitt Grahame Fisher Peter Griffiths Dr J A Langdon DC Miles Griffiths D Rewell Michael Weston-Davies Alison Berry Dr & Mrs M Bruton K Hayward Frankie Holness Diana Le Clercq Derek Minter Mr & Mrs R & DM Sambrook Irene Wilson M E Bisset Roger Coombs AH Fox D J Horne J A Litchfield Graham Moore Mr & Mrs Ralph Sheldon Geoffrey Blacker John Cotterill CAQ Ltd (Thwaites) Peter Ison Frances Lynn Victoria Plotkin Tony Stockton Daniel Burton GR & SJ Eagle Eleanor Griffiths Martin Kempton GD McGregor-Smith AR Redgrave Lisa Walden

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