Welcome... Taunton have a lot to be proud of we bound into this very special year initially building, then supporting the with a programme overflowing with live Brewhouse in its time of need. Thank performances, activities and cinema you for your ongoing custom, we plan events. At The Brewhouse, you will to continue to entertain and inspire you find the best local talent alongside for many years to come. great international acts, returning faces and fresh new ones, programmes for We are delighted to announce a new all aesthetic sensibilities and cultural Spring 2017 marks the start of The partnership with Invest Southwest preferences. So, delve into our Brewhouse’s 40th Anniversary. who will support some exciting events brochure and come and join the party, during our anniversary year and enable there is a lot to celebrate! At this milestone, it is good to reflect us to launch a Young Persons’ Ticket on the theatre’s history and celebrate Scheme amongst other projects. It is Vanessa Lefrancois its recent success. The people of with great energy and enthusiasm that Chief Executive

FAMILY ACTIVITY COMEDY MUSIC THEATRE DANCE CINEMA EXHIBITION

PLEASE NOTE: Running times displayed include a 20 minute interval and all times are subject to change. EVENT CINEMA: Unless marked as “encore” all event Cinema Screenings are streamed live to the Brewhouse Cinema and screened in the Main Auditorium

Amadeus A Night to A Family Affair NT Live Remember The English Concert

EVENT CINEMA (LIVE): Music. A Charity Concert in Memory Back by popular demand, Power. Jealousy. Lucian Msamati of Philip Knighton. Enjoy live The English Concert return plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s music and entertainment with for their second appearance iconic play, broadcast live from friends of Philip Knighton, to at The Brewhouse, led by the National Theatre, and with remember the delight he had distinguished violinist and orchestral accompaniment by in all things musical. Join us director Rachel Podger. She Southbank Sinfonia. Contains in fundraising for The Beacon leads the orchestra in a feast strong language. Running time Centre, ensuring world class of suites and concertos by J.S. 210 mins treatment reaches all those Bach and his lifelong friend who need it. Running time 150 Telemann. Running time TBC mins

2 Feb 7.00pm 4 Feb 7.30pm 5 Feb 5.00pm TICKETS £10/18 AGE 12+ TICKETS £18 ALL AGES TICKETS £14/16/22 ALL AGES Woolf Works Matt The Magic The Royal Ballet Forde Paintbrush

EVENT CINEMA (LIVE): Host of hit series ‘Unspun’ on A wonderful reimagining The pioneering literary Dave, Matt Forde celebrates of the famous tale by Julia work of Virginia Woolf is the why it’s great/awful that we’re Donaldson. Follow our brave inspiration for multi-award- in/out of the EU/UK/NATO/ heroine as she leaps, splatters, winning choreographer Wayne whatever the hell happens next. swirls, boogies and paints her McGregor’s brilliant triptych for world into a brighter place. The Royal Ballet along with a As seen on Have I Got News Can our young artist vanquish specially commissioned score For You, Mock the Week, and the mighty shadow of greed? incorporating electronic and Question Time. Running time 45 mins. No live music. Running time 155 ‘A first class comic’ – Guardian interval mins Running time TBC 8 Feb 7.15pm 10 Feb 8.00pm 11 Feb 11am & 2pm TICKETS £10/18 ALL AGES TICKETS £15 ALL AGES TICKETS £8/28 AGE 3+

Saint Joan NT Live

EVENT CINEMA (LIVE): Gemma Arterton is Joan of Sound of Arc, broadcast live from the the Sirens Donmar Warehouse. Bernard Shaw’s classic play follows the Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood are ‘Sound of the Sirens’ – a foot- life of a young country girl who stomping, crowd-engaging female folk/rock duo. These girls know how declares a bloody mission to to rock a stage, and make you believe in every word they sing. As seen drive the English from France. on TFI Friday, the Breakfast Show and BBC Introducing, Running time 240 mins their voices tell their own tale but when blended together their harmonies leave the listener wanting more, compelled by its magic. The Sirens will be releasing their brand new studio Album in early 2017. Running time TBC 16 Feb 7.00pm 17 Feb 7.30pm TICKETS £10/18 AGE 12+ TICKETS £11 ALL AGES FABLES & FAIRYTALES HALF TERM @ THE BREWHOUSE

Join us for a magical half term week of fables and fairy tales. Take part in a workshop, see a film or watch a performance. £4 per child for individual activities or £6 if same-day workshop and film booked together.

Castles and Crowns The Princess Bride

Create fairytale props to act out FAMILY FILM: The classic your own fairy story at home. We adventure about a beautiful young will be making castles, crowns, woman and her one true love. swords and other essentials in He must find her after a long this crafty workshop using the separation and save her. They afternoon film The Princess Bride must battle the evils of the mythical as our inspiration. Running time 90 mins kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other.

14 Feb 10.30am + 1.00pm ALL AGES 14 Feb 3.00pm Age PG

Jiggery Pokery Brave

Inspired by the film Brave we FAMILY FILM: Merida is a will be making our own Will O’ skilled archer who wants to the Wisp lanterns to light our carve out her own path in life. way into the theatre. Younger Her defiance of an age-old children welcome but must tradition angers the Highland be accompanied by an adult. Lords and leads to chaos in Running time 90 mins the kingdom.

15 Feb 10.30am + 1.00pm ALL AGES 15 Feb 3.00pm Age PG

Story Trail with the Wildlife Trust Dr Seuss’ The Lorax

Meet Teddy and Ollie, the pair FAMILY FILM: Twelve-year-old wheel a wooden cart, laden with Ted would very much like to ancient magical props and relics win the heart of Audrey, the girl from the greatest fairytales ever to of his dreams, but to do this, he be told. Join them to explore the must find that which she most story trail along the river Tone then desires: a Truffula tree. return for a free craft workshop. *Check website for event details.

16 Feb ALL DAY FREE EVENT ALL AGES 16 Feb 3.00pm Age U

Withy River Wands HOW TO BOOK Please read the individual event entries on our With Somerset Wildlife Trust website for details on how to book. Activities are and Fuse Performance. Drop suitable for all ages but children under 8 must be in between 3pm – 4.30pm. accompanied by an adult. Parade at 5.30pm Come along and make a withy Also during Half Term: river wand and then join us in *The Magic Paintbrush (11 Feb) the River of Light Parade. *Nzingabeth (17 – 18 Feb) *A Pocketful of Grimms (19 Feb) 18 Feb 3.00pm FREE EVENT Age - family Nzingabeth! Shhh! A Pocketful when Ana met Virginia Burlesque of Grimms

STUDIO THEATRE Shhh! Is a Somerset- Let the magical Storyteller A musical show which based burlesque company whisk you away to a land of challenges perceptions of showcasing the highest quality fables and wonder to explore nationality, race and gender. burlesque and cabaret from some of the favourite fairy tales Queen Elizabeth I and the around the world. A decadent ever told. Featuring Hansel and African Queen Ana Nzinga of evening of glamour, cabaret Gretel, the original Beauty and Ndongo meet and bond over a and comedy. Compered by the Beast, Rumpelstiltskin and discussion of politics and race. Jacques Bruxelles. Running more. Running time 60 mins. *see website for details of a free pre show time 150 mins No interval workshop for the Saturday performance Running time 90 mins. No interval FEB HALF TERM FEB HALF TERM 17-18 Feb Times vary 18 Feb 8.30pm 19 Feb 2.30pm TICKETS £8/14 AGE 8+ TICKETS £16 AGE 18+ TICKETS £8.50 ALL AGES

A Viennese Strauss Gala

Back in the UK by popular Mark Thomas: demand, the anniversary Red Shed production of this show recreates the romance of a A story of strikes, fights, dinner ladies and commies. Multi award- bygone age of glamorous winner Mark returns to where he first started to perform, a red wooden soirees and waltzes. The shed in Wakefield, the labour club, to celebrate its 50th birthday. The European Orchestral Ensemble show will involve the audience (in a nice way) to recreate the shed accompany four Soloists from and its inhabitants. Part theatre, stand up, journalism, activism it’s the major Opera companies that story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community in a small include Opera North, English wooden shed.  “Evocative… hard to resist” Sunday Times. National Opera and D’Oyly Running time 75 Mins. No interval Carte. Running time 140 mins 21 Feb 7.30pm 22 Feb 7.30pm TICKETS £14/16 ALL AGES TICKETS £19/21 ALL AGES SPECIAL EVENT BREW CINEMA PRESENTS - AWARDS SEASON

Welcome to our weekend celebration of the very best that the Cinema has had to offer in the past 12 months. With the awards season in full swing, we’ve carefully selected the very best films that have received nominations and critical praise over the past year.

La La Land Weiner The story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and American documentary film by Josh Kriegman Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, struggling and Elyse Steinberg about Anthony Weiner’s 2013 to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams. campaign for Mayor of New York City. 24 Feb 7.30pm 25 Feb 1.30pm

Jackie Arrival Following the assassination of President John F. Linguistics professor Louise Banks is recruited Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights by the military, leading a team of investigators to through grief and trauma to regain her faith. assist in translating alien communications. 25 Feb + 1 Mar 4.30pm and 7.30pm 25 Feb 7.30pm

Fire at sea Silence An incisive, poignant and deeply moving portrait In the seventeenth century, two Jesuit priests face of Lampedusa island and the humanitarian crisis violence and persecution when they travel to Japan occurring in the seas around it. to locate their mentor and propagate Christianity. 26 Feb 3.30pm 26 Feb 6.30pm

TICKETS All films can be viewed and booked individually by our normal means and with standard ticket prices. However, for this very special event we have put together an unbeatable pass. For £20pp you can come and see all of the films listed in our Awards series. That’s unbeatable value and we can’t think of a better way for you to spend your weekend. Richard Heaven Jenny Eclair Deacon Eyes

An Iconic British Sculptor and Adapted for the stage by Guide To Being A Middle Aged his Relevance to Taunton’s acclaimed children’s author Woman (Without Going Insane) Cultural Heritage David Almond (Skellig), Heaven STUDIO THEATRE Eyes is a poetic but gritty story Back by very popular demand TALK: Join Freeny Yianni, about young people trying to semi-bearded and suffering curator & art consultant in an find their way in the world. from outbreaks of gout, insightful talk about the work Mysterious, heartbreaking and Eclair puts middle age under of the Turner Prize winning humorous in equal measure. the microscope, deciding Richard Deacon including his Running time 80 mins. No whether to laugh, cry or buy a early career as a student at interval dachshund! Running time TBC The Somerset College of Art. Running time 90 mins. No interval 23 Feb 7.30pm 23-24 Feb Times vary 3 Mar 7.30pm TICKETS £7 ALL AGES TICKETS £8/10/12 AGE 9+ TICKETS £18.50 AGE 16+

Sleeping Beauty Dial M for Murder The The Royal Ballet Taunton Thespians Bear

EVENT CINEMA (ENCORE): Taunton Thespians present their Bringing to life one of The Royal Ballet’s delightful fabulous new production Dial Raymond Briggs’ much- show combines the best of M for Murder! Tony Wendice loved storybooks, The Bear classical ballet, with all its has married his wife, Margot, combines dazzling puppetry, charms and virtuosity, splendid for her money and now plans delicious music and dreamy music and talented dancers. to murder her for the same storytelling for an unforgettable Wonderful ensembles pieces reason. Can he orchestrate the family experience. The perfect and solos including the Rose perfect murder and get away introduction to theatre for Adageas make this a much with it? Or will the hangman younger children. Running loved classic. Running time have the final say? Running time 60 mins. No interval 180 mins time 150 mins

4 Mar 7.00pm 7-11 Mar Times vary 12 Mar 2.00pm TICKETS £10/18 ALL AGES TICKETS £5/10 ALL AGES TICKETS £8/28 ALL AGES Hedda Gabler Howard When the Eye NT Live Jones Has Gone

EVENT CINEMA (ENCORE): The Songs, the Stories and STUDIO THEATRE Hedda and Tesman have just the Piano Set in the bar of The North returned from their honeymoon Howard Jones solo shows Briton pub in Newton Aycliffe, and the relationship is already are an intimate trip through this show tells the all too brief in trouble. Trapped but Howard’s 30 year music career. life of Colin “Ollie” Milburn – determined, Hedda tries to Howard shares behind the the cricketing legend who was control those around her, only scenes stories and reveals the one of England’s most unlikely to see her own world unravel. inspiration behind the songs in sporting heroes. Running time Running time 210 mins these rare acoustic shows. With 75 mins. No interval support from Rachael Sage. Running time TBC

15 Mar 7.00pm 16 Mar 7.30pm 17-18 Mar 7.30pm TICKETS £10/18 AGE 12+ TICKETS £23 ALL AGES TICKETS £8/10 ALL AGES

Seann Walsh You’ve Got a Fascinating Aïda’s One for the Road Friend Dillie Keane

However disheveled he may From the creators of the smash Dillie Keane takes a short break be, the Foster’s Comedy Award hit West End show “The Simon from her Fascinating Aïda gal nominee is one of the best & Garfunkel Story”, You’ve Got pals to present her first solo comics in the country. With A Friend celebrates two of the show in 558 years. With some a keen observational mind, World’s greatest songwriters brand new songs, some grand Seann can spot absurdity in of all time – James Taylor and old favourites, gorgeous songs everything and convert it to Carole King. Showcasing some of love and songs of disgraceful excellent stand-up comedy. of the greatest songs ever filth, Dillie will break your heart, Running time 110 mins written including ‘I Feel The mend it again and have it sent Earth Move’ and ‘Will You Still to the cleaners for pressing. Love Me Tomorrow’. Running Running time 155 mins time 130 mins 17 Mar 8.00pm 18 Mar 7.30pm 19 Mar 7.30pm TICKETS £15 AGE 16+ TICKETS £16/18 ALL AGES TICKETS £18.50 ALL AGES Billy Joel Songbook

Another return by popular Rosalind demand is Elio Pace and his Band. Following on from his highly-acclaimed reunion Rising star of the British dance scene James Cousins’ latest work is concerts in the USA with inspired by one of Shakespeare’s most headstrong and independent Billy Joel’s original touring heroines (Rosalind of ‘As You Like It’). Set in a modern city – band, Elio Pace delivers this conservative by day, wonderland by night – the curious, courageous sensational tour celebrating the heroine Rosalind embarks on a journey of self-discovery, fuelled by phenomenal music of Billy Joel. love and oppression. Cousins takes her passion and eloquence An electrifying concert. “Elio beyond words, to somewhere only movement can take you. Rocks” – Brian May Running time 60 mins. No interval Running time 170 mins 22 Mar 7.30pm 23 Mar 7.30pm TICKETS £10/14 AGE 12+ TICKETS £21/23.50 ALL AGES

I’ll Dream Maddy Prior Madama Butterfly In concert with Hannah of Kosovo James and Giles Lewin The Royal Opera House Performed by the young Renowned solo artist, Maddy EVENT CINEMA (LIVE): students from Taunton-based Prior’s latest project is inspired Puccini’s Madama Butterfly MAKE Theatre, this musical by the world of birds. Together is one of the most popular examines the effects of war with Giles Lewin and Hannah operas, with ravishing music on two children who journey James, Maddy will perform and a heartbreaking story of to safety as refugees. Nine material from her forthcoming a loving geisha deserted by brilliant songs are connected album alongside her most a callous American husband. with readings from the main treasured songs. Running time Sung in Italian with English characters’ diary, with sections 185 mins subtitles. Running time 165 of dialogue created by Make mins students. Running time TBC

25 Mar 6.00pm 29 Mar 7.30pm 30 Mar 7.15pm TICKETS £5.50/9.50 AGE 8+ TICKETS £16.50 ALL AGES TICKETS £10/18 ALL AGES Cinderella The Barron End Vienna Festival Ballet Knights Game

Vienna Festival Ballet presents One of the most entertaining STUDIO THEATRE: Passing the classic tale of Cinderella, groups to come out of the 60s their days in a bare room, the one of the best-known rags- and 70s. With more than 300 chair-bound tyrant Hamm to-riches fairy tales of all time. shows at the London Palladium and his dutiful but resentful A glass slipper, two ugly step- to their name plus the only servant Clov exist in a constant sisters and a handsome group to have toured with both see-saw of pathos and love combine to make the perfect the Beatles and the Rolling in Beckett’s masterpiece of piece of story-telling. Running Stones make this show entitled humour in the face of mortality. time TBC “The Soundtrack of our Lives” Running time 70 mins. No unmissable. Running time interval TBC

31 Mar-2 Apr Times vary 5 Apr 7.30pm 6 & 7 Apr 8.00pm TICKETS £15/20 ALL AGES TICKETS £18.50 ALL AGES TICKETS £8/12 ALL AGES

Classic Rock USA

A heart-pumping, drum- Twelfth Night beating, pulsating rock NT Live extravaganza featuring over 25 hits from , Jon EVENT CINEMA (LIVE): Broadcast live from the National Theatre, and the ‘Boss’ himself Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic Bruce Springsteen. Sit back comedy of mistaken identity. A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is and let the totally awesome washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to cast and band take you on an survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. So begins epic journey of all things rock! a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love. Simon Godwin Running time TBC (NT Live: Man and Superman, NT Live: The Beaux’ Stratagem) directs this joyous new production. Running time 210 mins 6 Apr 7.00pm 7 Apr 7.30pm TICKETS £10/18 AGE 12+ TICKETS £18/20 ALL AGES Don’t Dribble on Taunton Gang Laurence the Dragon Show Jones

Based on the fabulous new Fantastic, energetic and The Laurence Jones Band book by Steven Lee and with magical family entertainment. are turning heads and making magic designed by the much With colourful production jaws drop, with their take- loved and missed Paul Daniels, scenes and a great blend of no-prisoners, incendiary live this is a spectacular musical old and new songs, The Gang set. They put the “power” into adventure about growing up promise to deliver a high “power trio,” with their modern- and the importance of family. octane show that will have day blues rock with an edge. Running time 60 mins. No audiences singing and clapping Running time 155 mins interval along. Running time TBC

8 Apr 2.30pm 11-15 Apr Times vary 20 Apr 7.30pm TICKETS £9.50/35 ALL AGES TICKETS £7.50/8.50/9/11 ALL AGES TICKETS £12.50 ALL AGES

The Art of Louis Pearl The TAOS: 9-5 Michael Fairfax Amazing Bubble Man The Musical

STUDIO THEATRE Louis Pearl has been thrilling TAOS return to The Brewhouse TALK: An evening discovering audiences worldwide for with this hilarious story of the 37-year journey Michael over 30 years with the art, friendship, gossip and revenge. Fairfax has taken as a sculptor, magic, and fun of bubbles. An This high-energy musical public artist, sound sculptor Edinburgh Fringe favourite, comedy is based on the and performer. He has public Louis explores the breath- seminal 1980 hit movie, starring art throughout the British taking dynamics of bubbles Dolly Parton, and centres on Isles, and USA, Germany and combining comedy, artistry three office workers who turn Finland. Running time TBC and spellbinding bubble tricks. the tables on their sexist, Running time 60 mins. No egotistical, bigot of a boss. interval Running time 160 mins

20 Apr 7.30pm 22 Apr 11.30am & 2.00pm 24-29 Apr Times vary TICKETS £5 TICKETS £10/12/40 ALL AGES TICKETS £14/17 ALL AGES The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Adapted for stage by Jonathan Rockefeller, this enchanting Joe Swift: A Man production sees four master About the Garden puppeteers weave their way through Eric Carle’s stories, RESCHEDULED: TV presenter Joe Swift digs deep to reveal his bringing to life 75 magical fascinating story from his Rock n Roll youth to becoming one of the puppets that faithfully recreate country’s top Garden Designers. What really happens behind the the wonderfully colourful world scenes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners World and of Carle’s illustrations. Running find out what it takes to get a Chelsea Show Gold Medal? His TV time 60 mins. No interval credits include Gardeners World, and the RHS Chelsea Flower show and he is a regular columnist for The Times and Gardeners World magazine. Running time 110 mins 30 Apr 2.30pm 3 May 7.30pm TICKETS £10/36 ALL AGES TICKETS £16 ALL AGES

Where is Home? Julius Caesar Shappi Khorsandi State of Emergency RSC Oh My Country

A new twist on a 1000-year-old EVENT CINEMA (ENCORE): Shappi is celebrating the fable presenting great music Angus Jackson directs fortieth anniversary of her and dance from South Africa, Shakespeare’s epic political arrival in Britain. She’s mixed with urban culture from tragedy, as the race to claim reclaiming patriotism, sending a London and Los Angeles. the empire spirals out of love letter to her adopted land. The show marks State of control. Caesar returns from Please don’t come if you’re a Emergency’s 30th anniversary war, all-conquering, but skinhead (though naturally bald as a producer of Dance mutiny is rumbling through the folk are welcome). Theatre. Running time TBC corridors of power. Running ‘Has the crowd in the palm of time TBC her hand’ – List Running time 110 mins

4-5 May Times vary 5 May 7.30pm 6 May 7.30pm TICKETS £10/14 AGE 11+ TICKETS £10/18 AGE 12+ TICKETS £13/15 AGE 16+ CINEMA FEB - APR

Nocturnal Animals Paterson 3 Feb 7.30pm 11 Feb 7.30pm

Manchester by the Sea Loving 14 Mar 7.30pm 24 Mar 7.30pm

20th Century Women 19 Apr 7.30pm

The Founder Hidden Figures 8 Apr 7.30pm 21 Apr 7.30pm

Come and join us in our main auditorium for Brew Cinema. Relax in our comfortable seating and enjoy the film with state of the art visuals and full Dolby surround sound. During performances our fully stocked bar will be open for you, offering a wide range of reasonably prices refreshments. Don’t forget we are close to a number of car parks, have disabled access and seating and are close to all good public transport links. ACTIVITIES

START 2017 WITH SOMETHING NEW! Learn a new skill, develop your talent and meet new people. Treat yourself to a day making something wonderful in our Creative Hub, join our ballet class, become an orchestra member in our “Unphilharmonic” or even dust off your paint brushes. New members are welcome at all classes subject to availability and sessions can be booked individually or as a course. Check out our creative school holiday activities for children and families and explore the website for more information on the sessions listed here, new classes and events.

A programme of youth activities is coming soon, if you are a young person and have ideas, suggestions or are studying for your Arts Award please do get in touch. We will also be setting up a youth advisory group to help us plan a programme that is right for you. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Disco Ducks Song Birds Baby Play

An introduction into dance with A music and movement class Designed to introduce an educational twist. Led by for under 5’s. Join Emily pre mobile babies to new Megan Rackham, of Megan’s Stringer for a fun-filled magical sights, sounds and sensory Academy of Dance. musical journey. experiences.

16 Jan-27 Mar 10.30am 17 Jan-28 Mar 10.30am 18 Jan-29 Mar 10.30am

TICKETS £4/36 AGE UNDER 5S’ TICKETS £4/36 AGE UNDER 5S’ TICKETS £4/36 AGE PRE-MOBILE BABIES

Spass mit Deutsch! Art Hoppers Story Makers

Introducing German to pre- Explore colour, light, textures Bring your imagination along to school children who enjoy and pattern – trying new help us create a magical and learning through song, games materials each week. enchanting story on our “magic and play. carpet”.

18 Jan-29 Mar 11.30am 19 Jan-30 Mar 10.30am 20 Jan-31 Mar 10.30am TICKETS £4/36 AGE UNDER 5S’ TICKETS £4/36 AGE UNDER 5S’ FREE ACTIVITY AGE UNDER 5S’ Dance Appreciation the class for you. Designed to improve Full day, tutored sessions with artist technique, confidence and develop Joanna Commings to draw or paint a 11 Jan-29 Mar 5.30pm – 6.30pm ballet vocabulary. Every Wednesday clothed model. This is a relaxed day Tickets £6/60 with no session for half-term on 15 Feb. in the studio with a professional model Age adults for anyone who would like to improve A club designed to increase their portrait skills. Session dates: 31 understanding of the world of Sing-along Jan, 21 Feb, 7 Mar. dance and learn different dance 16 Jan-27 Mar 11am – 1pm and theatre techniques, including Tickets £4/36 Theatre Unwrapped ballet, contemporary and latin. Age adults Movement with a passion! Every Come and singalong around the 2 Feb-1 Jun 6pm – 7.30pm Wednesday with no session for piano with Lisa Tustian. Classic old Tickets FREE half-term on 15 Feb. favourites you know and love plus Age adults some musical theatre and retro pop A monthly play and script reading group. numbers. Improve your singing with Choosing from the upcoming theatre Beginners Adult Ballet tips on technique. Every Monday with season at the Brewhouse and starting 11 Jan-29 Mar 7pm – 8pm no session for half-term on 13 Feb. with David Almond's Heaven Eyes in Tickets £6/60 February. First Thursday of every month. Age adults Develop your painting Suitable for complete beginners, UnPhilharmonic this course is a perfect introduction 17 Jan-21 Mar 10.30am – 1pm to classical ballet technique. Tickets £80 for 6-week course 6 March 6.30pm – 8pm Tickets £6 A fun, step-by-step guide, Age adults Dust off your instruments and join covering basic ballet positions We will be looking at elements the Brewhouse Orchestra. Ideal and movements that will help such as colour, tone and for beginners and returners to you to improve your posture, composition to help each individual rediscover the joy of playing! co-ordination and strength. Every student progress their own work Wednesday with no session for and find their own style. Dates Fabulous Felted Flowers half-term on 15 Feb. compliment our Portraiture course. 6-week course, running on: 17, 24 16 Mar 10.30am – 4pm Jan, 7, 28 Feb, 14, 21 March. Tickets £40 Elementary Adult Ballet Age adults 11 Jan-29 Mar 8.15pm – 9.15pm Portraiture Using only wool and silk fibres, soap Tickets £6/60 and water, learn to make beautiful 3D Age adults 31 Jan-7 Mar 10.30am – 4.30pm flowers moving on to create a small If you are returning to ballet and want Tickets £40 per session felted panel or picture. Whole day to remember the basics, then this is Age adults workshop, materials included.

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From Life and Memory

Gallery & Promenade/Bar The Brewhouse Theatre Gallery hosts several Creative Coverage artists in this stunning exhibition, including Nicola Axe, Janet Judge, Simon Royer and Mike Service. The show is a celebration of painting and sculpture and focuses on natural form & landscape. 9 Jan - 25 Feb EXHIBITION

Found in the Fields: Carry Akroyd

Westward Room An exhibition of 16 lithographs that incorporate text from poems by John Clare, bringing the 19th century poet’s words to the present day and expressing a concern and fascination about the natural world. www.carryakroyd.co.uk 1 Feb - 18 Mar EXHIBITION

The Transformed Lands

Galley & Promenade/Bar Curated by Paul Newman, this exhibition features a diverse collection of artists whose practice centres on nature, focusing on observa- tion and process; why artists return to a particular place and what it means to them to work with it. 6 Mar - 29 Apr EXHIBITION

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