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Dear Friends Welcome to the Autumn / Winter Dig Deep For programme at Norden Farm. There's some really fantastic music, theatre, comedy, exhibitions and classes going on this season. We also regularly screen films From April 2012, Norden Farm will no longer receive annual funding from the and produce a separate brochure for this Arts Council. The £143,000 grant has been paid every year since we opened which comes out every two months. Do in 2000 and represents more than half of our public funding. let us know if you’d like one or see our website for details. The sum pays for the running costs of the Farm and enables us to subsidise our varied programme of events. We now need to raise this money ourselves. Highlights this season include Mind Walking, a brand new work from aerial theatre company, Bandbazi. They create thrilling drama… in We are calling on our community to support Norden Farm - we need your the air! Old Sledge are a young band from Virginia; they bring country help now! and bluegrass music to Maidenhead. Classical piano, conversation and You can help us by becoming a Norden Farm Angel or a Patron delicious food, combine in Café Muse. This is a special event, sponsored by going to www.nordenfarm.org/digdeep by Steinway, and held in our beautiful Long Barn. Become a Norden Farm Angel FROM We’re producing our own Christmas family show again this year, with From £5 a month, you can become a Norden Farm Angel to help keep us operating. If just 10% of associate company Slot Machine. Miki features a polar bear, a penguin visitors to the Farm give us £5 per month, we'd be and lots of underwater creatures! Last year’s show, One Snowy Night, will £5 able to cover our funding shortfall. In return you'll be touring across the country this Christmas. PER MONTH be acknowledged on our website and receive invitations to exclusive events at Norden Farm. Following our 100% funding cut from Arts Council England, we’ve launched the Dig Deep for Norden Farm fundraising campaign, FROM Become a Patron together with the Maidenhead Advertiser. Read about the campaign here From £20 a month, you can become a Patron of to see how you can help by becoming a Norden Farm Angel or Patron. Norden Farm. In return you'll be acknowledged on £20 our website and in our brochure, receive free Look forward to seeing you here. Associate Membership, and have free hire of the PER MONTH Long Barn for social events (once per year).

You can also become an Associate Member of Norden Farm for £35 a year Jane Corry (£30 Advantage Card holders). Please ask at Box Office for more details on Chief Executive and Artistic Director becoming an Associate Member. www.nordenfarm.org 02

ASK US FOR OUR FILM Films at BROCHURE! Norden Farm ‘Cinema for Grown Ups’

Enjoy the best of art-house, independent and foreign language films. Watching a film at Norden Farm is guaranteed to be a relaxed and grown up affair. No sticky popcorn, ice cream or rustling sweet wrappers. All our films are licensed so enjoy a drink from the bar while you watch.

We have evening and matinee screenings, plus special parent and baby screenings (exclusively for parents Index with children under 2 years, where lights are kept on a low level and you can move around if you need). 03/04 Christmas Show 05/32 Live Events We print a separate film brochure every two months. Let us know if you would like to receive one or check 21/22 Quick Guide our website for updated film listings. 33/36 Classes and activities for adults 37/38 Classes and activities for children and young people Tickets £7.75 (£6.50 conc) 39/40 Gallery £7 (£5.75 conc) 41 How to book 3 Films for only £16.50 Parent and Baby £5.50 per adult (children free) 42 How to find us 03 CHRISTMAS 2011 PERFORMANCES TICKETS Tues 29 Nov 1pm £11, £9 under 16s Wed 30 Nov 10.30am 1pm £35 Family (4 people) Thur 1 Dec 10.30am 1pm Groups £9 Fri 2 Dec 10.30am 1pm Group rate applies to bookings of 10 or Tues 6 & Wed 7 Dec, Wed 14 & Thur 15 Dec, Wed 21 & Thur 22 Dec Sat 3 Dec 11am 2pm more seats for constituted groups, or Doors / food - 6pm Sun 4 Dec 11am 2pm 20 or more for family and friends. Show - 8pm Tues 6 Dec 10.30am 1pm Schools £6.50 Based on the book by Stephen Mackey Wed 7 Dec 10.30am 1pm Week day performances up to and inc. Whether you are with a group of work colleagues, house guests or just a bunch Fri 16 Dec only. Thur 8 Dec 10.30am 1pm of friends, lose some pre-Christmas calories with our side-splitting Christmas Meal deals Comedy Club. Enjoy a buffet before a line up of three top comedians. ‘I wish I could catch a star. Fri 9 Dec 10.30am 1pm Sat 10 Dec 11am 2pm £7.50 Adult £5.50 Child A feast of stand up comedians will entertain each night. Acts include A star would shine forever’ Book at same time as your ticket. Must Sun 11 Dec 11am 2pm be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Jo Caulfield, Graham Norton’s head writer; Pippa Evans, star of BBC2’s Fast Said Miki, as she fished for her supper. Tues 13 Dec 10.30am 1pm and Loose; award-winning guitar-playing comedian Rob Deering; Norden Farm On midwinter eve when an icy wind blew, Wed 14 Dec 10.30am 1pm favourite Patrick Monahan; and Sony Award winning James Sherwood. Thur 15 Dec 10.30am 1pm The moon weaved its magic and wishes Fri 16 Dec 10.30am 1pm Tues 6 Dec Wed 14 Dec Sat 17 Dec 11am 2pm Patrick Monahan, Brett Tom Deacon, Andrew O’Neil, came true… Sun 18 Dec 11am 2pm Goldstein, Josh Widdicombe Michael Fabbri Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin live in a very far away place - an icy world where nothing ever grows. One midwinter Tues 20 Dec 11am 2pm Wed 7 Dec Thur 15 Dec Wed 21 Dec 11am 2pm Rob Deering, Sol Berinstein, Pippa Evans as Loretta Maine, eve, they make a wish, and Miki embarks on a magical adventure… in search of a star. Thur 22 Dec 11am 2pm Zoe Lyons Sol Berinstein, Stan Stanley Fri 23 Dec 11am 2pm Featuring amazing underwater creatures, songs to sing Wed 21 Dec Sat 24 Dec 11am 2pm along to and extraordinary puppetry, Miki is an inspiring Mon 26 Dec 1.30pm 4.30pm Jo Caulfield, James Dowdeswell, story about friendship, courage and adventure. Yianni Agisilaou Tues 27 Dec 11am 2pm Created by Slot Machine, the company that brought you Wed 28 Dec 11am 2pm Thur 22 Dec last year’s hit Christmas show One Snowy Night. Thur 29 Dec 11am 2pm John Gordillo, James Sherwood, Fri 30 Dec 11am 2pm Diana Spencer Sat 31 Dec 11am 2pm See the website for more information and menus. Box office This performance 01628 788997 will be signed FOR C Pre-show 'Touch Tours' for children with autism, and Studio Book online blind and partially sighted children can be arranged. AGES 3+ £30 Buffet and Comedy Club www.nordenfarm.org Please contact Box Office for more details. YEARS www.nordenfarm.org 04 CHRISTMAS 2011 PERFORMANCES TICKETS Tues 29 Nov 1pm £11, £9 under 16s Wed 30 Nov 10.30am 1pm £35 Family (4 people) Thur 1 Dec 10.30am 1pm Groups £9 Fri 2 Dec 10.30am 1pm Group rate applies to bookings of 10 or Sat 3 Dec 11am 2pm more seats for constituted groups, or Sun 4 Dec 11am 2pm 20 or more for family and friends. Tues 6 Dec 10.30am 1pm Schools £6.50 Week day performances up to and inc. Based on the book by Stephen Mackey Wed 7 Dec 10.30am 1pm Fri 16 Dec only. Thur 8 Dec 10.30am 1pm Meal deals ‘I wish I could catch a star. Fri 9 Dec 10.30am 1pm Sat 10 Dec 11am 2pm £7.50 Adult £5.50 Child A star would shine forever’ Book at same time as your ticket. Must Sun 11 Dec 11am 2pm be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Said Miki, as she fished for her supper. Tues 13 Dec 10.30am 1pm On midwinter eve when an icy wind blew, Wed 14 Dec 10.30am 1pm Thur 15 Dec 10.30am 1pm The moon weaved its magic and wishes Fri 16 Dec 10.30am 1pm came true… Sat 17 Dec 11am 2pm Sun 18 Dec 11am 2pm Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin live in a very far away place - an icy world where nothing ever grows. One midwinter Tues 20 Dec 11am 2pm eve, they make a wish, and Miki embarks on a magical Wed 21 Dec 11am 2pm adventure… in search of a star. Thur 22 Dec 11am 2pm Fri 23 Dec 11am 2pm Featuring amazing underwater creatures, songs to sing Sat 24 Dec 11am 2pm along to and extraordinary puppetry, Miki is an inspiring Mon 26 Dec 1.30pm 4.30pm story about friendship, courage and adventure. Tues 27 Dec 11am 2pm Created by Slot Machine, the company that brought you Wed 28 Dec 11am 2pm last year’s hit Christmas show One Snowy Night. Thur 29 Dec 11am 2pm Fri 30 Dec 11am 2pm Sat 31 Dec 11am 2pm

Box office This performance 01628 788997 will be signed Pre-show 'Touch Tours' for children with autism, and FOR Book online blind and partially sighted children can be arranged. AGES 3+ www.nordenfarm.org Please contact Box Office for more details. YEARS 05 Box Office / 01628 788997

Lee Nelson…Live! Summer Concert Series 3: Cabaret Nights (warm up show) Sat 24 Sept 7.45pm St John’s Ensemble with Nathan Vale (tenor) Thur 8 Sept 8pm Sat 15 Oct 7.45pm Thur 1 Sept 7.30pm We thought we’d give Lee a Sat 19 Nov 7.45pm chance to describe his show in his Sat 17 Dec 7.45pm Ron Colyer (violin) Rachel Colbourne (violin) Susan Black (viola) Paul Cox (cello) Nigel Wilkinson (piano) own words, so here goes… James Church hosts a season of Hello u blurb readin legend! Its Lee cabaret with stars from the Elgar Violin Sonata in E minor Nelson here from off ur tele. i’m West End. Vaughan Williams On Wenlock Edge Schumann Piano Quintet in E coming to a town near u with my The full line up will be announced brand new Well New Tour! Its gonna Nathan Vale is winner of the 2006 London Handel Competition. Vaughan nearer the dates so keep an eye b bigga + betta + funnier than my Williams’ remarkable setting for tenor, string quartet and piano of AE on our website. last tour so don’t b a mug, stop readin Housman’s touching poetry is one of his finest works. The programme this rubbish and buy urself a ticket! also includes Elgar’s powerful late Sonata, and one of the greatest of all piano quintets. Suitable for ages 14+ years Studio M Courtyard Theatre M Studio C £13 (£11 conc) £11 (£10 conc) £9 Members (£5 under 18s) £15 www.nordenfarm.org 06

Ceilidh Sat 10 Sept 8pm The ever popular Autumn Ceilidh returns. The 18th century Long Norden Farm Summer Concert Series 4: Barn is the perfect setting to spend an evening in this traditional Supporters Event – Gordon Fergus Thompson (piano) Gaelic gathering. With jigs, reels Wine Tasting Thur 15 Sept 7.30pm and gay gordons, led by caller Tues 13 Sept 7.30pm Brahms 3 Intermezzi, Op.117 Hugh Crabtree and with folk Schumann Kreisleriana, Op.16 band Nedron's Jig. No partner or Exclusive event for our Patrons, Chopin Mazurka in A minor, Op.17 No.4; Nocturne in E, Op.62 No.2 experience necessary! Norden Farm Angels and Associate Rachmaninov Prelude in E ; Etude-tableau in E minor Members. Join a sommelier to Scriabin Sonata No.3 sample a selection of wines. Rate them, and the highest scoring will Gordon Fergus Thompson is one of the most successful and highly regarded be used in our new wine list for British pianists of his generation. His career includes concerto performances the season. with almost every British orchestra and over 200 recitals on Radio 3. His imposing Romantic programme ends with a powerful sonata by a composer with whom he is particularly associated, Scriabin. Long Barn M Long Barn Courtyard Theatre M £13 (£11 conc) £10 £12, £11, £10 Members (£5 under 18s) 07 Box Office / 01628 788997

Maidenhead Music Society in Boot-Led-Zeppelin The Grimm Players present RM Promotions present conjunction with Windsor Festival Sat 24 Sept 8pm An Evening of Ralph McTell: Mozart’s Opera Victorian Theatre Somewhere Down the Road... The ultimate Zeppelin continues ‘Cosi fan Tutte’ Wed 28 Sept - Sat 1 Oct 7.45pm experience. Capture the magic Wed 28 Sept 8pm Thur 22 Sept 7.30pm and excitement of Zeppelin’s COMMUNITY HIRE Mozart’s masterpiece is performed concerts from the 1970s. The The award winning singer- band faithfully perform classic Cox and Box, by Sullivan and songwriter-guitarist performs by The Complete Singer with a Burnand, was Sullivan's first talented young cast auditioned songs, from mellow acoustic material from his recent tracks Going To California and successful comic opera. It is an album, Somewhere Down the from the London Music Colleges. amusing musical farce. Licence Fully costumed and sung in Italian That’s The Way, to epics such as Road. He’ll also be playing several Whole Lotta Love, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Withdrawn is Tony Joseph’s new songs from his new Bob Dylan with English sur-titles. The cast and play. It highlights a true event chorus are directed by Jenny Miller, Kashmir and Stairway To Heaven. birthday tribute download, Don't in 1907 when Middlesbrough Think Twice It's Alright. There will, and accompanied by internationally Operatic Society had their licence known Glyndebourne pianist of course, be songs from Ralph’s to perform The Mikado withdrawn extensive back catalogue of over Lesley-Anne Sammons, together because of visiting Japanese with a small instrumental ensemble. 350 songs, including his Ivor ‘Fantastic performance!’ royalty - but their doughty Miss Novello award winning hit Streets Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 Micklethwaite brooked no defeat! of London. Courtyard Theatre M £12, MMS Members £8 Courtyard Theatre M Studio T Courtyard Theatre M (£5 under 18s, free with adult) £16 (£14 conc) £11 £25 www.nordenfarm.org 08

James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids Sat 1 Oct 11am A stand up comedian just for children and their families! In his brand new show, James will tell you ways to make parsnips interesting, how to look a chicken in both eyes at the same time and why owls don't like Easter. He will also attempt a new world record in badger hurdling! Suitable for ages 6+ years

Jazz at the Farm: An Autumn Harvest of with the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra Fri 30 Sept 8pm With violin virtuoso Christian Garrick. Christian is an Associate of the Royal ‘Has achieved Academy of Music. He has worked with artists including Dame Cleo Laine, almost holy status John Etheridge, Dolly Parton and Brian Ferry. He has also appeared on film - don't miss’ soundtracks for Tomorrow Never Dies, Brideshead Revisited, Chocolat and The Sunday Times Moulin Rouge. Courtyard Theatre F Courtyard Theatre M £7, Family (4 people) £25 £11 (£9 conc) £8 Members ‘Chris Garrick is the best young (£5 under 18s) violinist in jazz today’ The Observer 09 Box Office / 01628 788997

Omid Djalili – Tour of Duty Lunchtime Concert with (work in progress) Ashley Fripp (piano) Sat 1 Oct 8pm Sun 2 Oct 11.45am The multi-award winning stand-up television and movie star is a firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival. His performances there Haydn Fantasia in C are legendary. Omid’s stand-up awards include: the Time Out Rachmaninov Preludes in F sharp Award for Best Stand Up and the EMMA Award. He is a South minor, E and G Bank Award nominee and a Perrier Award nominee. minor Liszt 3 Petrarch Sonnets; Suitable for ages Totentanz 16+ years Ashley Fripp is the 2011 winner of the piano section of the prestigious Royal Over-Seas League Competition. He has performed in many of the leading venues in the country. His varied programme includes one of Haydn’s most striking keyboard works, a group of Rachmaninov preludes and some contrasting works by Liszt – his beautiful Petrarch sonnets and the virtuoso and macabre Totentanz. ‘Probably one of the most subversive, let alone funniest, comedians around’ The Guardian

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COMMUNITY HIRE Thur 6 - Fri 7 Oct 7.30pm The charity aims to promote articulacy, confidence and empowerment in our young people through a growing appreciation of these timeless plays. Family and friends are invited to celebrate an evening’s professional entertainment with four youthful half-hour productions of different Shakespeare plays. Details of participating schools and their performance night can be Old Sledge obtained from the Box Office. James Mullinger Tues 4 Oct 8pm Fri 7 Oct 8pm Chance McCoy (fiddle and vocals) James Mullinger returns to his hometown straight Sabra Guzman (guitar and vocals) from his last sold out tour. His hilarious and insightful Luke Richardson (banjo, harmonica and vocals) anecdote based stand up has made him one of A group of young musicians from the Blue Ridge Mountains of the most popular comedians on the international Virginia. They blow the dust off old Southern tunes and songs circuit. He has performed with Jimmy Carr, Robin from the golden era of early country, hillbilly and blues music. Ince and Rufus Hound. His first tour was a sell out and The Guardian’s Pick of the Week. ‘Rapidly rising stars in the world of American Suitable for ages 14+ years traditional music’ The Barbican

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Two Halves of Guinness Sat 8 Oct 7.30pm and Sun 9 Oct 2.30pm Beverley Craven - The Laid Bare Tour Mark Burgess’ funny and insightful play sees Trevor Littledale offer an uncanny Sat 8 Oct 8pm portrayal of Alec Guinness. We join One of the most successful singer-songwriters the UK has ever Sir Alec in the late 1970s. Star Wars produced. Beverley is best known for her hits Promise Me and is set to become one of the biggest Holding On. Now she is back on the road in a stripped down duo films of all time, featuring his iconic with her incredible saxophone player. Her stunning performances performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Sir are combined with her sharp wit and songs about life, love, Alec fears he will be remembered only liberation and libido. as a Jedi Knight. But he hasn’t counted on the involvement of a master spy... Courtyard Theatre M £15 Studio T £12 (£10 conc) £9 Members www.nordenfarm.org 12

Bandbazi present Mind Walking Written by Tanika Gupta MBE Tues 11 Oct 7.30pm

The story of a Parsi Indian man with Alzheimer's disease. His adult life was spent in Britain, but now he reverts back to the language he spoke as a RM Promotions present Maidenhead Music Society presents boy in Bombay. Bandbazi bring their Jacqui McShee’s The Rose Trio trademark aerial trapeze imagery in Pentangle Thur 13 Oct 7.30pm this emotionally charged, character Wed 12 Oct 8pm driven tale. An international cast of Suzanne Thorn (oboe) four explore notions of home, cultural The original Pentangle expanded Rebecca Thorn (clarinet) identity and family bonds. the frontiers of folk in the 1960s Tasmin Thorn (bassoon) and 1970s. Still fronted by Jacqui A programme of music by Mozart, Albinoni, McShee, who has now brought Ibert, Gordon Jacob, Vaughan Williams, together a line-up for the 21st Francaix, and others. The three sisters formed ‘I admire Gupta for using the century to continue that tradition The Rose Trio in 2006. They were the winners stage to rub our noses in of groundbreaking music. An of the ensemble prize at the Royal Over-Seas global reality’ The Guardian evening of brilliant musicianship League competition in 2010. They have with Jacqui’s unique voice always performed in the Princess Alexandra Hall at to the fore. Over-Seas League House, and the Queen Elizabeth Hall. Supported by David Hughes of Courtyard Theatre T St Agnes Fountain. £13 (£11 conc) £8 School groups Courtyard Theatre M Courtyard Theatre M £12, MMS Members £8 £15 (£5 under 18s, free with adult) 13 Box Office / 01628 788997 Young Pianists’ Concert Sun 16 Oct 11am 25 local young pianists put Norden Farm’s Steinway through its paces, in a varied repertoire. Our classical concerts with young pianists are always popular and this promises to be an inspiring occasion. If you are interested in taking part, please contact the Box Office for more information. Courtyard Theatre M £7 (£5 under 18s)

St John’s Chamber Orchestra Sun 16 Oct 7.30pm Nigel Wilkinson (conductor) Gen Li (piano) Thomas Aldren (violin) Haydn Symphony No.103 in E (Drum Roll) Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso 24Pesos Barber Adagio for strings Fri 14 Oct 8pm Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no.2s One of the fastest rising bands on the blues scene today. 24Pesos are influenced by Ray Charles, Sean Costello, The Meters, James Gen Li is the soloist in Rachmaninov’s compelling Second Piano Concerto. Thomas Brown, Freddie King, Howlin Wolf and The Roots. The band’s Aldren is currently leader of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. He infectious energy has earned them a great reputation as a live act performs Saint-Saens’ great virtuoso showpiece. The programme also includes throughout Europe and the UK. Samuel Barber’s powerful Adagio and one of Haydn’s grandest symphonies. ‘One of the most exciting Courtyard Theatre M young bands in the UK’ Courtyard Theatre M £13 (£11) Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2 £16 (£14 conc) (£5 under 18s) www.nordenfarm.org 14

John Lewis Partnership Dramatic Society presents Taking Steps by Young-Choon Park (piano) Alan Ayckbourn Thur 20 Oct 7.30pm Wed 19 - Sat 22 Oct 7.45pm COMMUNITY HIRE Jeremy Hardy The South Korean born pianist plays a programme of Wed 19 Oct 8pm Mozart, Scarletti, Liszt and Beethoven. Young-Choon Alan Ayckbourn said the following Jeremy Hardy has been a stand-up comic since 1984 began to study the piano at the age of four and played of Taking Steps: ‘It was the first and will be one until he dies or wins the lottery. He is the Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 with the Seoul time I saw someone fall out of best known for his work on BBC Radio 4, notably on Symphony Orchestra at the age of nine. She studied at his seat laughing, lying on the The News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Jeremy the Juilliard School in New York and gained the highest auditorium steps, kicking his Hardy Speaks to the Nation. masters degree at the Hochschule in Munich. feet’. The JLP Dramatic Society is putting its best foot forward and Suitable for ages 14+ years ‘Individually refreshing, while demonstrating will perform in-the-round. ‘In an ideal world, Jeremy Hardy would real passion and style as well as outstanding be extremely famous, but an ideal world technical proficiency’ Sunday Times would leave him without most of his best material’ The Guardian Studio T Courtyard Theatre C Courtyard Theatre M £8 £14 £13, £12 (£5 under 18s) 15 Box Office / 01628 788997

Jazz at the Farm: Hidden Pearl Productions present Art Themen (sax) Turn Back the Clock Montogomery Holloway Music Fri 21 Oct 8pm Sun 23 Oct 2.30pm and 7.30pm Trust presents Art Themen is a legend of jazz. He plays in A comedy revue in honour of actress and comedienne Laurie Holloway and venues across the UK and regularly appears at Joyce Grenfell. This selection of songs and monologues his Trio: Jazz meets jazz festivals. He is influenced by , include some of her more delicate and poignant pieces. Classical , and . Delight in the truthful, funny and moving characters. Sun 23 Oct 7.30pm He will be joined by budding jazz star, trumpeter Revel in the evocation of one of the greatest female Mike Soper. They are supported by Peter entertainers of the twentieth century. Laurie Holloway and his Trio Billington (piano), Andy Crowdy (bass) and with specials guests including Clark Tracey (drums). Will Torrent, Emily Pickin, Louis ‘A celebration of the wit and wisdom of Chavannes, the Taplow Boys ‘Always an engagingly erratic performer’ Choir and the best students of The Guardian Joyce Grenfell’ The Telegraph 2011. Not to be missed. Courtyard Theatre M Studio T M Courtyard Theatre M £11 (£9 conc) (£5 under 18s) £13 (£11 conc) £12 The Norden Farm Café Bar

Enjoy a pre-show meal, order interval drinks Meal Deals or drop in for coffee and home-baked cake, Book a meal at the same time as your ticket and get two while using our free ‘wireless’ facility on your courses for only £10 (£12 Sunday afternoon). Available WeddingsNorden Farm is a unique location to hold lap-top. from 6pm (1pm Sundays). your wedding. Both the Long Barn and Our menu features daily specials, freshly made Courtyard Theatre are registered for civil Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Please ceremonies and partnerships. sandwiches and wraps (lunchtime only), main arrive at least an hour and half before the show to enjoy meals, light bites and appetisers. Drinks include your meal. Limited availability. We can cater for a variety of budgets and local beers, artisan teas and coffees, and sizes; from a small intimate occasion in organic juices. our 18th century Long Barn to a grander Opening Hours Food Served This autumn we will be showcasing free, live celebration in the Courtyard Theatre. acoustic music in the Café Bar at weekends Tues - Sat 10am - 11pm Tues - Sat 12pm - 3pm Please contact Jane on 01628 682555 or and after shows. Keep an eye on our website / Sun 10am - 10.30pm 5.30pm - 9pm [email protected] for more details or facebook / twitter for up to date listings. Sun 12pm - 3pm to arrange a viewing of the spaces available. 17 Box Office / 01628 788997

Step into a fantastical world at Norden Farm… Create your own animated world, learn magic tricks or create crazy chocolate bars. Alternatively, meet a thumb sized princess, some hard working elves or travelling marionettes.

Magic & Mindreading Fantabulous Chocolate Factory Led by Neil Kelso Led by Eat More Chocolate Tues 25 Oct 10.30am - 12.30pm Wed 26 Oct Learn the secrets of magic tricks 10.30am - 12.30pm (8 - 10 years) and mindreading. Neil is a top 2pm - 4pm (11+ years) illusion designer for stage and A Whipple Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight? screen. He will give an insight into Perhaps not, but try your hand at creating your own the world of a professional magician fantabulous chocolate bar recipes under the expert and teach mindblowing tricks! guidance of a local chocolatier. Suitable for ages 8 - 10 years £17.50 £15 Magical Movies Thur 27 Oct 10.30am - 1pm Create a magical animated world full of unicorns, Weird & Wonderful Banyan Theatre Company presents Norwich Puppet Theatre’s dragons, and fantastical creatures. Use cameras and stop Music motion animation software to bring them to life. The Thumbelina end result is a short film which can be made into a DVD. Led by Neil Kelso Tues 25 - Wed 26 Oct 11am and 2.30pm Tues 25 Oct 2pm - 4pm Suitable for ages 8 - 10 years Hans Andersen's extraordinary tale of a girl no bigger £17.50 A hands-on music and sound than a thumb. She can float on a lily pad and ride effects workshop. Have a go on on the back of a dragonfly. Follow her as she plays Fantastical Films a musical saw, a theremin and amongst gardening tools and a kingdom of flowers, Thur 27 Oct 2pm - 4.30pm much more. Find out what made with a frog, mouse, mole and swallow. With puppets Beethoven cry and why hip-hop and gentle storytelling. Create a fantastical film with mythical creatures inspired by owes a lot to Bach! fables, myths and legends. The end result is a short film Suitable for ages 2+ years which can be made into a DVD. Suitable for ages 11+ years Studio F ‘Thumbelina is a gem’ Suitable for ages 11+ years £15 £7, Family (4 people) £25 The Times £17.50 www.nordenfarm.org 18

Every day there are shows and activities for 3 – 11+ years. Parents / guardians can relax in the Café Bar with a gourmet coffee, homemade cake and free newspapers or watch a morning or afternoon movie screening... and if you want to stay out late on a ‘school night’ we have plenty of comedy, gigs and evening films.

Stop Motion Magic Fri 28 Oct 10.30am - 1pm Experience the magic of stop motion animation. Make characters from plasticine, card and other materials and then use laptops, cameras and animation software to make them move. Suitable for ages 8 - 10 years £17.50

Theatre of Widdershins present Wacky Worlds – Noisy Oyster presents The Elves and The Shoemaker Animation Film The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe Thur 27 Oct 11am and 2.30pm Studio Fri 28 Oct 11am and 2.30pm Elvis Schumacher is a cobbler. He creates the most Fri 28 Oct 2pm - 4.30pm The Circus has come to town! Eighteen beautifully crafted beautiful shoes: delightful shoes, dancing shoes, pirate trick marionettes each perform on the big top stage. With Combine cut out drawings and shoes, shoes with buckles and silks. Now everyone flying trapeze, spectacular cycling stunts, trampolining ups found objects to create a weird is buying shoes from the factory owned by Bunyan and downs, and cheeky clowns. The DaSilva marionette animated world where anything is Sole-less. Can the elves help him? Featuring music, a circus troupe has been delighting audiences of all ages, possible! Work in small groups to beautifully crafted set and puppets, and a comic mouse. around the world, for almost half a century. create short animated films using Suitable for ages 3+ years ‘A truly magical cameras and laptops. Suitable for ages 4+ years Studio F production!’ Suitable for ages 11+ years Studio F £7, Family (4 people) £25 Primary Times £17.50 £7, Family (4 people) £25 19 Box Office / 01628 788997 Alexandra Wood (violin) and Nigel Clayton (piano) Thur 27 Oct 7.30pm Mozart Sonata in B , K.454 Lutoslawski Subito Mendelssohn Sonata in F Brahms Sonata No.3 in D minor Wieniawski Polonaise brillante Alexandra returns to Norden Farm following her magnificent Paul Foot - Still Life Limehouse Lizzy Phil McIntyre Entertainment presents Tchaikovsky Concerto in 2009. She Thur 27 Oct 8pm Sat 29 Oct 8pm is joined by leading British pianist, Justin Moorhouse One of the UK’s most creative Keeping alive the spirit of Celtic rock Nigel Clayton. Their programme Sat 29 Oct 8pm includes Mozart’s finest violin and original comedians. Paul’s icon Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy. sonata, a rarity by Mendelssohn, recent Edinburgh shows have Limehouse Lizzy are renowned Manchester stand-up legend Justin Brahms’ passionate D minor sonata met with great critical acclaim. for an action-packed pyrotechnic- Moorhouse is best known for his and a showpiece by Wieniawski. His television appearances fuelled show. They are known role as Young Kenny in Channel include BBC2’s Never Mind for their attention to detail and 4’s Phoenix Nights. He has Courtyard Theatre M The Buzzcocks. He is a BBC charismatic audience interaction. performed on Michael McIntyre’s £13 (£11 conc) New Comedy Award and Daily Comedy Roadshow and starred in (£5 under 18s) With tracks including Whisky in the Telegraph Open Mike winner. Ken Loach’s filmLooking for Eric. Jar, Black Rose, The Boys are Back in This year he has starred in his Suitable for ages 16+ years Town, and Sarah. own BBC Radio 4 show Everyone Quite Likes Justin. ‘Inspired, surreal and ‘Entertainment for more incomprehensibly funny’ than a decade...fantastic live ‘Quirky and imaginative ★★★★ Chortle music’ Arena BBC2 stories... A brilliant entertainer’ The Stage Studio C Courtyard Theatre M Studio C £12 £16 (£14 conc) £12 www.nordenfarm.org 20 Maidenhead Festival of Music Tues 1 - Sun 6 Nov More than 1,000 musicians enjoy a competitive music festival adjudicated by a distinguished panel of judges. For more information, please see www.maidenheadfestival.co.uk Courtyard Theatre & Studio M

High Definition - a concert with John Horler and Alec Dankworth Thur 10 Nov 8pm John and Alec have worked together for many years in various situations. Chris Addison Most notably, they have collaborated with the late Sir and Dame Cleo Laine. They will play a programme including jazz classics together The Time is Now, Again (warm up gig) with many of their own compositions revealing their remarkably high level of Wed 9 Nov 8pm - SOLD OUT musicianship. The star of BBC2’s The Thick of It, Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You. Chris Addison returns to Norden Farm after a sell-out tour in 2010. Top class stand-up from one of the classiest, ‘His piano playing, almost placid on the surface, is full of toppiest stand-ups around. You should come and see him. unexpected turns and hidden surprises’ The Observer

Studio C ‘Exquisite, super-smart solo show… Studio M £10 gloriously funny’ Time Out £12 (£10 conc) £9 Members (£5 under 18s) Theatre | Dance | Comedy | Visual Arts | Music | Classes

Sept - Dec 2011 Key T Theatre F Family C Comedy M Music Quick Guide S Spoken Word Sept Date Event Type Pg tick Thur 1 St John’s Ensemble with Nathan Vale (tenor) M Classical 05 Thur 8 Lee Nelson…Live! (warm up show) C 05 Sat 10 Ceilidh M 06 Tues 13 Norden Farm Supporters Event - Wine Tasting 06 Thur 15 Summer Concert Series 4: Gordon Fergus Thompson M Classical 06 Thur 22 Mozart’s Opera ‘Cosi fan Tutte’ M 07 Sat 24 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 05 Sat 24 Boot-Led-Zeppelin M Rock 07 Wed 28 - Sat 1 An Evening of Victorian Theatre T 07 Wed 28 Ralph McTell M Folk 07 Fri 30 Jazz at the Farm: Pendulum Jazz Orchestra M Jazz 08 Oct Sat 1 James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids F 08 Sat 1 Omid Djalili – Tour of Duty (work in progress) C 09 Sun 2 Lunchtime Concert with Ashley Fripp (piano) M Classical 09 Tues 4 Old Sledge M Bluegrass 10 Thur 6 - Fri 7 Shakespeare Schools Festival T 10 Fri 7 James Mullinger C 10 Sat 8 Beverley Craven - The Laid Bare Tour M 11 Sat 8 - Sun 9 Two Halves of Guinness T 11 Tues 11 Mind Walking T 12 Wed 12 Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle M Folk 12 Thur 13 The Rose Trio M Classical 12 Fri 14 24Pesos M 13 Sat 15 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 05 Sun 16 Young Pianists’ Concert M Classical 13 Sun 16 St John’s Chamber Orchestra M Classical 13 Wed 19 - Sat 22 Taking Steps by Alan Ayckbourn T 14 Wed 19 Jeremy Hardy C 14 Thur 20 Young-Choon Park (piano) M Classical 14 Fri 21 Jazz at the Farm: Art Themen (sax) M Jazz 15 Sun 23 Turn Back the Clock T M 15 Sun 23 Laurie Holloway and his Trio: Jazz meets Classical M 15 Tues 25 - Wed 26 Thumbelina F 17 Thur 27 The Elves and The Shoemaker F 18

HALF TERM HALF Fri 28 The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe F 18 Thur 27 Alexandra Wood (violin) & Nigel Clayton (piano) M Classical 19 Thur 27 Paul Foot - Still Life C 19 Sat 29 Limehouse Lizzy M Rock 19 Sat 29 Justin Moorhouse C 19 Nov Tues 1 - Sun 6 Maidenhead Festival of Music M 20 Wed 9 Chris Addison C 20 Thur 10 High Definition - John Horler and Alec Dankworth M Jazz 20 Fri 11 Between Two Worlds MS Rock 23 Sat 12 Gyles Brandreth - The One to One Show S 23 Sun 13 Lunchtime Concert M Classical 24 Thur 17 The Barbican Piano Trio M Classical 24 Fri 18 Jazz at the Farm: Julian Siegel (sax & reeds) M Jazz 24 Sat 19 Great Gran’s Great Games F 25 Sat 19 Tom Stade Live C 25 Sat 19 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 05 Thur 24 Jez Lowe and 'Songs from a Northern Winter' M Folk 25 Fri 25 Craig Campbell Live C 26 Sat 26 Daniel Sloss - The Joker C 26 Sun 27 Lunchtime Concert M Classical 26 Sun 27 Cocktails and Laughter M 27 Dec Nov 29 - Dec 31 Christmas Show - Miki F 27 Thur 1 Mark Radcliffe with Chris Lee M S 27 Fri 2 Tony Law - Go! C 27 Sat 3 Christmas Artisan Fair M S 28 Sat 3 Daniel Cainer - More Jewish Chronicles M 28 Sat 3 Café Muse M Classical 28 Sat 3 Rob Tognoni M Blues 29 Wed 7 & Wed 14 Christmas Charity Concerts conducted by Peter Ripper M 29 Thur 8 Andrejs Osokins (piano) M Classical 29 Fri 9 Jazz at the Farm: Alan Barnes M Jazz 30 Sat 10 The Farm Unplugged S 30 Sun 11 An Evening with Rabbi Lionel Blue M 30 Fri 16 An Albion Christmas M Folk 31 Sat 17 Christmas Presents from Around the World T 31 Sat 17 For Whom The Slay Bell Tolls M 31 Sat 17 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 05 Sun 18 Green grow’th the holly M Classical 32 Sat 23 Christmas Ceilidh M 32 Sun 1 New Year’s Day Concert M Classical 32

Gallery Classes & Activities Miki [pg 39-40] Adult [pg 33-36] Christmas 2011 Children & Young People [pg 03-04] [pg 37 - 38]

For more information: Box Office / 01628 788997 www.nordenfarm.org Theatre | Dance | Comedy | Visual Arts | Music | Classes

Sept - Dec 2011 Key T Theatre F Family C Comedy M Music Quick Guide S Spoken Word Sept Date Event Type Pg tick Thur 1 St John’s Ensemble with Nathan Vale (tenor) M Classical 05 Thur 8 Lee Nelson…Live! (warm up show) C 05 Sat 10 Ceilidh M 06 Tues 13 Norden Farm Supporters Event - Wine Tasting 06 Thur 15 Summer Concert Series 4: Gordon Fergus Thompson M Classical 06 Thur 22 Mozart’s Opera ‘Cosi fan Tutte’ M 07 Sat 24 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 05 Sat 24 Boot-Led-Zeppelin M Rock 07 Wed 28 - Sat 1 An Evening of Victorian Theatre T 07 Wed 28 Ralph McTell M Folk 07 Fri 30 Jazz at the Farm: Pendulum Jazz Orchestra M Jazz 08 Oct Sat 1 James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids F 08 Sat 1 Omid Djalili – Tour of Duty (work in progress) C 09 Sun 2 Lunchtime Concert with Ashley Fripp (piano) M Classical 09 Tues 4 Old Sledge M Bluegrass 10 Thur 6 - Fri 7 Shakespeare Schools Festival T 10 Fri 7 James Mullinger C 10 Sat 8 Beverley Craven - The Laid Bare Tour M 11 Sat 8 - Sun 9 Two Halves of Guinness T 11 Tues 11 Mind Walking T 12 Wed 12 Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle M Folk 12 Thur 13 The Rose Trio M Classical 12 Fri 14 24Pesos M 13 Sat 15 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 05 Sun 16 Young Pianists’ Concert M Classical 13 Sun 16 St John’s Chamber Orchestra M Classical 13 Wed 19 - Sat 22 Taking Steps by Alan Ayckbourn T 14 Wed 19 Jeremy Hardy C 14 Thur 20 Young-Choon Park (piano) M Classical 14 Fri 21 Jazz at the Farm: Art Themen (sax) M Jazz 15 Sun 23 Turn Back the Clock T M 15 Sun 23 Laurie Holloway and his Trio: Jazz meets Classical M 15 Tues 25 - Wed 26 Thumbelina F 17 Thur 27 The Elves and The Shoemaker F 18

HALF TERM HALF Fri 28 The DaSilva Marionette Circus Troupe F 18 Thur 27 Alexandra Wood (violin) & Nigel Clayton (piano) M Classical 19 Thur 27 Paul Foot - Still Life C 19 Sat 29 Limehouse Lizzy M Rock 19 Sat 29 Justin Moorhouse C 19 Nov Tues 1 - Sun 6 Maidenhead Festival of Music M 20 Wed 9 Chris Addison C 20 Thur 10 High Definition - John Horler and Alec Dankworth M Jazz 20 Fri 11 Between Two Worlds MS Rock 23 Sat 12 Gyles Brandreth - The One to One Show S 23 Sun 13 Lunchtime Concert M Classical 24 Thur 17 The Barbican Piano Trio M Classical 24 Fri 18 Jazz at the Farm: Julian Siegel (sax & reeds) M Jazz 24 Sat 19 Great Gran’s Great Games F 25 Sat 19 Tom Stade Live C 25 Sat 19 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 05 Thur 24 Jez Lowe and 'Songs from a Northern Winter' M Folk 25 Fri 25 Craig Campbell Live C 26 Sat 26 Daniel Sloss - The Joker C 26 Sun 27 Lunchtime Concert M Classical 26 Sun 27 Cocktails and Laughter M 27 Dec Nov 29 - Dec 31 Christmas Show - Miki F 27 Thur 1 Mark Radcliffe with Chris Lee M S 27 Fri 2 Tony Law - Go! C 27 Sat 3 Christmas Artisan Fair M S 28 Sat 3 Daniel Cainer - More Jewish Chronicles M 28 Sat 3 Café Muse M Classical 28 Sat 3 Rob Tognoni M Blues 29 Wed 7 & Wed 14 Christmas Charity Concerts conducted by Peter Ripper M 29 Thur 8 Andrejs Osokins (piano) M Classical 29 Fri 9 Jazz at the Farm: Alan Barnes M Jazz 30 Sat 10 The Farm Unplugged S 30 Sun 11 An Evening with Rabbi Lionel Blue M 30 Fri 16 An Albion Christmas M Folk 31 Sat 17 Christmas Presents from Around the World T 31 Sat 17 For Whom The Slay Bell Tolls M 31 Sat 17 Cabaret Night M Cabaret 05 Sun 18 Green grow’th the holly M Classical 32 Sat 23 Christmas Ceilidh M 32 Sun 1 New Year’s Day Concert M Classical 32

Gallery Classes & Activities Miki [pg 39-40] Adult [pg 33-36] Christmas 2011 Children & Young People [pg 03-04] [pg 37 - 38]

For more information: Box Office / 01628 788997 www.nordenfarm.org 23 Box Office / 01628 788997 Gyles Brandreth - The One to One Show Sat 12 Nov 8pm The actor, author, broadcaster, former MP and government whip turns raconteur. He spills the beans on his life in show-business and politics. Gyles regularly appears on BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute and BBC1’s The One Show.

‘Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet’ Daily Mail

Courtyard S Theatre £15

Sea of Sounds in association with Norden Farm present Between Two Worlds Fri 11 Nov 8pm A gig showcasing local young bands on our main stage. Previous acts have gone on to win Maidenhead Carnival Battle of the Bands (Vintage Crow), Marlow Battle of the Bands (FiveThirtyOne) and reach the national finals of Live and Unsigned (Coopers Rage).

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Lunchtime Concert Maidenhead Music Society presents Sun 13 Nov 11.45am The Barbican Piano Trio Thur 17 Nov 7.30pm Bartosz Woroch (violin) Caroline Palmer (piano) Sophie Lockett (violin), Robert Max (cello) Jazz at the Farm: James Kirby (piano) Bach Sonata in E, BWV 1016 Julian Siegel (sax & reeds) Schoenberg Fantasy, Op.47 R Schumann Piano Trio No.2 in F, Opus 80 Fri 18 Nov 8pm Brahms Sonata No.1 in G J Francaix Piano Trio Polish violinist Bartosz Woroch has just been F Schubert Piano Trio No.2 in E , D 929 A jazz individualist idolised by his peers for his selected for the Young Concert Artists’ Trust ‘One of the most audience-friendly creative ‘stellar flights’. Julian won the BBC Jazz scheme. He is a Fellow at the Guildhall School chamber ensembles working in Britain Award for Best Instrumentalist in 2007. He is of Music and Drama. He has performed today. Its programming, while always supported by rising star of supreme ability, throughout the world as a concerto soloist, in accessible, is never merely populist Simon Marsh (alto/clarinet). With the multi- chamber music and as a concertmaster. His and its use of spoken introductions to talented rhythm section of Peter Billington programme with Caroline Palmer features a explain the scores does much to break (piano), Andy Crowdy (bass) and Clark Tracey radiant sonata by Bach and one of Brahms’ down intellectual barriers real or (drums). most lyrical and expressive chamber works. otherwise’ The Strad ‘A world class saxophonist’ Jazz UK Courtyard Theatre M Courtyard Theatre M £12, MMS Members £8 (£5 under 18s, Courtyard Theatre M £11 (£5 under 18s) free with adult) £11 (£9 conc) (£5 under 18s) 25 Box Office / 01628 788997

RM Promotions present Jez Lowe and 'Songs from a Northern Winter' Tom Stade Live Thur 24 Nov 8pm Sat 19 Nov 8pm The Pied Piper Theatre Company presents Songs old and new, inspired by Canadian Tom Stade is firmly established as a leading the bleak but beautiful landscape Great Gran’s Great Games stand-up talent in the UK. He has appeared on of the north east of England in Sat 19 Nov 2.30pm BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and December. Jez Lowe is known Ollie’s Great Gran falls and hurts her hip. She comes Channel 4’s Stand-Up for the Week. He combines a as one of the most hard-working to stay and Ollie reluctantly gives up his room for her. magnetic stage presence with a distinctive laid-back and popular acoustic/folk artists of He thinks she is boring and can’t do anything. But then style and an armoury of first-rate material. the present day. He has released he discovers she can do something he can’t. She can Suitable for ages 16+ years fifteen albums and has toured the swim. And she swam at the Olympic Games in 1948! UK and the world. From the award winning writer of the 2010 hit play ‘Stade is the sort of comic you could listen ‘The work of a songwriter at The Railway Children. to all night and you suspect he’s got the the top of his game’ Irish World Suitable for ages 4+ years material to pull that off’ ★★★★ Chortle Courtyard Theatre F Courtyard Theatre C Studio M £7, Family (4 people) £25 £13.50 (£11.50 conc) £11.75 www.nordenfarm.org 26

Daniel Sloss - The Joker Lunchtime Concert Sat 26 Nov 7.30pm Sun 27 Nov 11.45am Scotland’s half-man-half- Lucille Burns (flute) Jean Kelly (harp) Craig Campbell Live Xbox, hormone-ridden comic prodigy started stand-up aged 16. Bach Sonata in G minor Fri 25 Nov 8pm He has starred on BBC1’s Michael Faure Morceau de concours Andres Algues Craig's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, McIntyre’s Roadshow, ITV1’s Comedy Rocks, Channel 4’s 8/10 Piazzolla L’Histoire du Tango coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes Plus Celtic folk music for solo harp for truly inventive stand up. He is an internationally Cats, BBC2’s Mock the Week and acclaimed act whose whimsical travel anecdotes never his own BBC show - all before he Lucille Burns is a selected artist for the Making Music fail to surprise. He has appeared on BBC1’s Michael started shaving. scheme. She is joined by Irish harpist Jean Kelly, McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and BBC2’s Russell who has played at various royal events. Their varied ‘Charming, self-deprecating Howard’s Good News. programme culminates in one of the best known works and genuinely funny’ Time Out by the great Argentinian band leader, Astor Piazzolla. ‘Bringing a tale to life like a young Billy Connolly’ Edinburgh Evening News Studio C Courtyard Theatre C Long Barn M £12 £13.50 (£10 conc) £11 (£5 under 18s) 27 Box Office / 01628 788997

Jon Briley at Best Medicine Management presents Michael Law presents 6 Music’s and Radio 2’s Tony Law - Go! Cocktails and Laughter Mark Radcliffe with Chris Lee Fri 2 Dec 8pm Sun 27 Nov 7.30pm Thur 1 Dec 8pm An evening of off-the-wall, boundary-defying From the founder and director of The Piccadilly BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Mark Radcliffe stand-up comedy. Tony Law is regarded as one Dance Orchestra. Michael Law is a stylish presents an evening of acoustic songs and of the finest performers on the comedy circuit interpreter of the Noel Coward songbook. stories. He’ll be reading from his new book by audiences and peers alike. He has appeared Reeling in the Years and debuting songs from his on BBC2’s Russell Howard's Good News and Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. ‘Michael Law is a singer and pianist with solo album What Remains of the Day. There will a deep understanding of the also be musical selections from his time in folk Suitable for ages 16+ years music of the 1920s and 30s, from Cole to rock band The Family Mahone with esteemed ‘The best comedian I’ve seen this year… Noel, Gershwin to Kern’ Sheridan Morley folk musician Chris Lee on mandolin and guitar. highly recommended’ ★★★★ Three Weeks Studio M Courtyard Theatre S M Studio C £13 (£11 conc) £15 (£13 conc) £11 www.nordenfarm.org 28 Café Muse Christmas Artisan Fair Sat 3 Dec 8pm Sat 3 Dec 11am - 4pm Our audiences so enjoyed our first Café Muse The 18th century Long Barn provides event in the summer that we are hosting it again! the perfect backdrop for stress free Inspired by the old cafés and salons of Vienna Christmas shopping. With a mulled wine and Paris, music and conversation combine. in hand, browse the wide variety of stalls Young classical pianists Cordelia Williams and offering unique gifts including natural Natalie Gourman return with an evening of body lotions, wood turned vases, hand fine music, good food and lively debate. During painted china and hand made jewellery. a three course meal, they will play a Steinway piano and discuss their programme. Sponsored by Steinway. Long Barn M £33, £27 Members Prices includes Daniel Cainer - three course meal More Jewish Chronicles Sat 3 Dec 7.45pm Master songwriter Daniel Cainer returns with some new stories in song. He has sold out theatres in the UK, New York and Australia. His acutely observed songs are full of wry humour and intelligence. His songs cover a woman who elopes with the leader of a fundamentalist Christian cult, a coke-dealing rabbi, and the hilarious, adulterous adventures of his own parents!

Long Barn ‘Very funny, very moving’ Daily Mail Free entry Studio M S £13 (£11 conc) 29 Box Office / 01628 788997

Andrejs Osokins (piano) Thur 8 Dec 7.30pm

Haydn Sonata in E minor, Hob XVI 34 Liszt 3 Liebestraume Brahms Paganini Variations Book 1 Peteris Vasks White Scenery Ravel Gaspard de la nuit

Latvian pianist Andrejs Osokins was a major Rob Tognoni Maidenhead Concert Band presents prizewinner at London Sat 3 Dec 8pm Christmas Charity International Piano Concerts Competition in 2008, and is One of the finest guitar players the recipient of many other around. Rob’s repertoire is a Conducted by Peter Ripper awards. His highly nuanced combination of classic rock, Wed 7 and Wed 14 Dec 7.30pm touch can be savoured in this wide blues, and blues-rock. He plays COMMUNITY HIRE ranging programme. It includes with electrifying passion and Liszt’s heartfelt Liebestraume, one spot-on precision. His explosive Maidenhead Concert Band’s of Brahms most virtuoso scores guitar playing, catchy hooks and concerts are in aid of Blesma and and one of the peaks of the piano memorable songs have been Verity. The programme consists of repertoire, Ravel’s remarkable compared with the greats of his a wide variety of music including Gaspard de la nuit. genre. big band sounds, popular classics as well as some Christmas music. A ‘One of the best and also one good night out for the whole family. of the most uncompromising, as well as virtuoso blues-rock guitarists in the world’ Bluesnews Courtyard Theatre M £13, £12 Courtyard Theatre M Courtyard Theatre M (£5 under 18s) £14 (£12 conc) £6 www.nordenfarm.org 30

An Evening with Jazz at the Farm: Rabbi Lionel Blue Season's Greetings of Jazz Sun 11 Dec 7.30pm with Alan Barnes Known to millions through his broadcasting on The Farm Unplugged BBC Radio 4, his numerous TV appearances (sax and clarinet) Sat 10 Dec 7.30pm and his books. The rabbi tells stories of incidents Fri 9 Dec 8pm An acoustic night in our intimate Studio space. and conversations. He talks about the people A jazz musician of supreme standing. Alan is one There is always an eclectic line up of local he has known with affection and about himself of the most sought-after concert and recording musicians, showcasing the talent in the area. with a delicious sense of the ridiculous. He can artists throughout the UK and Europe. He has If you are a singer-songwriter or acoustic spot when his dog is having an existential crisis twice won the BBC Jazz Instrumentalist of the musician and would like to perform at this and knows that the best cure for insomnia is a Year award. He is supported by a star in his own event, contact Daf at straight-from-the-tin baked bean feast. right, trumpeter Paul Jordanous, with [email protected] ‘Warm and gentle humour’ Peter Billington (piano), Andy Crowdy (bass) by Fri 4 Nov. and Clark Tracey (drums). Yorkshire Evening Post Courtyard Theatre M Studio M Courtyard Theatre S £11 (£9 conc) (£5 under 18s) £8 (£6 conc) £16 (£14 conc) 31 Box Office / 01628 788997

RM Promotions present Thames Valley Gay Chorus presents An Albion Christmas Christmas Presents Fri 16 Dec 8pm from Around the Now in its 12th year, the Albion World Band Christmas Show attracts Sat 17 Dec 7.30pm sell-out audiences across the UK. Troublemaker Theatre Company in association with Featuring the combined talents of COMMUNITY HIRE Red Lantern Productions presents Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), This year why not forego the usual For Whom The Slay Bell Tolls Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon carol concert and join the Thames Care (Edward II) and Ashley A Festive Murder Mystery Dinner Valley Gay Chorus? Alongside Hutchings. This show takes you Sat 17 Dec 7.30pm traditional British fare, they’ll be on a guided tour through the singing seasonal songs in a variety 'Tis the season to be jolly but it's not that easy when a murderer is on the Christmas customs of Britain. of styles from France, Greece, loose and they're killing the Christmas spirit! Bob Slay, the manager in charge Germany, Spain, the USA and even of Elf and Safety, has discovered some sinister goings-on at the toy factory. the West Indies! And if you don't solve the murder, toy production cannot continue and Christmas will be cancelled!

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Christmas Ceilidh New Year’s Day Sat 23 Dec 7.30pm Concert A favourite of every season but Sun 1 Jan 7.30pm Musica Donum Dei presents particularly atmospheric at this The annual sell-out concert returns time of year when held in the for the 11th year. Green grow’th the holly 18th century Long Barn. Folk Sun 18 Dec 7.30pm band Nedron's Jig are led by caller Hugh Crabtree. Celebrate Christmas at Norden Farm with this very special concert of seasonal music from times past. Performed by one of the country’s leading As in times if yore, strip the period instrument ensembles. The programme includes much loved willow, dash the sergeant and favourites such as Corelli’s famous Christmas Concerto and extracts from jig the postie. No partner or Handel’s Messiah. It also includes beautiful French, German and English experience necessary! carols from 15th - 18th centuries. Courtyard Theatre M Long Barn M Courtyard Theatre M £15 (£13 conc) £13 (£11 conc) £16 (£14.50 conc) (£5 under 18s) 33 Box Office / 01628 788997

Book Club Classes & Wed 14 Sept, 12 Oct, 9 Nov and 7 Dec 7pm - 9pm | £4.15 per session including a glass of wine Activities Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. The first Adults book to be discussed is Engleby by Sebastian Faulks. Fact sheets for all classes available from the Box Office Maidenhead Community Choir Led by Tina Reibl Fri 16 Sept - 14 Oct and Fri 4 Nov - 2 Dec Hip Hop and Street Dance 7.15pm - 8.15pm | £60 for 10 weeks Led by Frank Wilson An opportunity for all those who enjoy singing a toe- Wed 7 Sept - 19 Oct and Glass and Silver Jewellery tapping repertoire. From Bach to Beatles and Gershwin Wed 16 Nov - 30 Nov Led by Elaine Martin to Gospel. No audition or sight reading experience 6.20pm - 7.20pm | £66 per term Sat 10 Sept - 1 Oct | 10am - 1pm | £75 for 4 weeks required. Suitable for all levels of experience. Classes will include dance styles such as hip hop, Cut and fuse bullseye and dichroic fused glass cabochons. b-boy, girlin, boogaloo and locking. Frank Wilson Then wrap them with art clay silver to create unique pieces of is a renowned dancer and choreographer. He jewellery. Materials cost to tutor £34 (approx). has performed and collaborated with top hip hop and street dance companies including Zoo Photo Memory Wallhanging Nation (Into The Hoods, West End), Robert Led by Pam McLaughlin Hylton’s Urban Classicism and Jonzi-D. Sat 10 Sept | 10am - 4pm | £35 Suitable for ages 16+ years Capture a special moment forever by handsewing a beautiful, antique style wallhanging. Use personal photographs from any of your memorable occasions such as a wedding, baby birth, Yoga christening or anniversary. No complicated techniques are Introduction to Technical Theatre Led by Julie Potter involved and the whole piece is hand sewn. Led by Norden Farm Technicians Fri 9 Sept - 14 Oct and Fri 4 Nov - 9 Dec Sunday Morning Yoga Sat 17 Sept | 10am - 12pm | £7 9.30am - 10.45am | £40 for 6 weeks Workshops designed as a taster for anyone interested Led by Neena Sadanand Learn breathing techniques to improve general in technical theatre. Maybe you work with amateur well being and aid relaxation. Practise traditional Sun 11 Sept - Sun 11 Dec | 11am - 12.30pm | £7 per class groups or are interested in becoming a Norden yoga postures and enjoy short guided relaxation Relax with the ancient science of yoga. It encourages flexibility, Farm volunteer technician. If you want to see what’s sessions. Julie has been practising yoga since energy, stamina, increased concentration, better health and a involved, how it all works or just fancy hanging around 1993 and qualified as a British Wheel teacher in calmness of mind. Neena is a Sivananda trained yoga instructor. backstage here’s the place to start. We will cover 2004. Suitable for all levels of experience. Her teaching and yoga style is dynamic yet flowing. lighting, sound, rigging, set building, flying and more. www.nordenfarm.org 34

Acoustic Guitar – Beginners Introduction to Acrylics Led by Dafydd Owens Led by Karen Carter Tues 20 Sept - 18 Oct and Tues 1 Nov - 29 Nov Fri 23 Sept - 21 Oct 10am - 12pm | £70 for 5 weeks 6.30pm - 7.30pm | £30 for 5 weeks Learn the basics of this exciting and versatile medium. De-mystifying the bewildering assortment of metal Explore colour mixing, compositional devices, and a and wood. For the complete beginner or a tentative variety of techniques from fluid ‘watercolour’ to thick learner. Learn the basic building blocks of guitar impasto work. We will also look at surfaces, tools and technique in a relaxed and friendly environment. basic mediums. Suitable for all levels of experience. From your first chords to wherever your ambition Materials cost to tutor £5. takes you! Bring your own guitar. Make Silver Jewellery - Beginners Stained Glass Led by Jan Richardson Wed 21 Sept - 19 Oct and Wed 2 Nov - 30 Nov Led by Nicola Kantorowicz 10am - 12 noon | £78.50 per 5 week course Sat 17 Sept - 1 Oct and Sun 9 Oct 2.30pm - 5.30pm | £90 Learn a range of metalworking techniques to make a Four sessions of designing and making stained glass. suite of jewellery. You will follow a series of projects to Explore the techniques of working with traditional tools build up a library of jewellery making techniques. You do and materials. Begin with a simple exercise piece and not need artistic skills to do this course. Suitable for all then go on to develop a larger project. Work from levels of experience. Materials cost to tutor approx £10. prepared designs or from your own ideas.. Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials costs to tutor £20. Make Silver Jewellery - Intermediate and Experienced Patterns of Nature, Drawing Led by Janet Richardson from Natural Forms Fri 23 Sept - 2 Dec (exc 28 Oct) | £165 Led by Jo Hall Intermediate 9.15am - 11.15am Life Drawing Tues 20 Sept - 18 Oct | 10am - 1pm Experienced 11.30am - 1.30pm Led by Fabia Claris £18.50 per workshop or £80 for all 5 Sat 24 Sept, 22 Oct, 26 Nov & 10 Dec Add to your library of metalworking techniques. 10am - 1pm | £22 per session Explore drawing natural forms from fossils to fungi. Using Through a series of projects, develop your own conventional and less usual drawing tools, participants will ideas and further your understanding of working Each session will include a mixture of short and long discover a language of marks; linear, tonal and textural, to with metal. The aim is to become more confident poses and cover key elements of drawing including create exciting drawings. The course will reference artists in making jewellery and produce your own unique measurement, anatomy, line and shape, form and including Leonardo da Vinci, Graham Sutherland and range with the tutor's guidance and support. Materials tone. You will need to provide materials. Suitable for Peter Randall. You will need to provide materials. purchased from tutor. all levels of experience. 35 Box Office / 01628 788997

Alexander Technique Precious Metal Clay Workshop With Martin Smith Led by Janet Richardson Sat 8 Oct | 2.30pm - 5pm | £30 Sat 29 Oct and Sat 3 Dec | 10am - 4pm A body awareness workshop teaching you poise, £50 per workshop balance and an easier way of carrying out everyday Metal Clay is a material that moulds like clay and activity. It helps to relieve pain and discomfort brought when fired turns into pure silver. A series of projects on by poor posture and can in particular help those will introduce you to different techniques. Roll and with back and neck problems. Bring a blanket and texture the clay, build up layers, add findings and some paperback books to rest your head on. stones, then sinter and finish the work. You will leave with at least 2 finished pieces (earrings and pendant). Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost to Beadylicious: Make It Yours tutor £10. Led by Diana Mowatt Sat 15 Oct | 10am - 1pm | £22 Photo Reference: Learn simple but effective techniques to make Its Use and Abuse beaded jewellery. Discover tips and shortcuts Led by Jo Hall to design and create beautiful jewellery. Keep it Design and Create your Thur 3 Nov - 1 Dec | 10am - 1pm simple or get ambitious. Choose your beads from own Fascinator £18.50 per workshop £80 for all 5 a sparkling, high-quality array of crystals, semi- Led by Claudia Moreira Degas, Paul Nash and David Hockney have all used precious gems and sterling silver, with expert advice Sat 22 Oct and 26 Nov | 2pm - 5pm | £45 per session photographic reference in the creation of art. These on hand to help. Suitable for all levels of experience. drawing and painting workshops will explore several Get ready for the festive season! Learn how to Materials cost to tutor £12 - £20. ways in which a photograph can assist the artist, compose your own headpiece with professional whether as an ‘aide memoire’, or as the starting point guidance. Use an array of feathers, flowers and for more imaginative compositions. You will need to different materials. Get creative with a glue gun Sew You think You Can Stitch? provide materials. and needle and take home your own eye-catching Led by Ellen Brown creation. Own scissors and needle required. Sat 15 Oct | 10am - 4pm | £40 Discover new ways to use your sewing machine. Drawing for the Terrified Make Copper Clay Jewellery Explore free embroidery to get to grips with Led by Kerry Lemon Led by Elaine Martin basic machine drawing and appliqué. Learn free- Sat 29 Oct | 10am - 4pm | £45 Sat 5, 12 & 19 Nov | 10am - 1pm | £75 for 3 weeks embroidery skills and explore ways to draw. All students will go away with the right skills to explore A fun and friendly workshop. Plants will be used as Use moulds, texture sheets and shaped cutters to further and at least one piece of work. the theme, but the skills learnt will be of benefit for all design and create with copper clay. Create a selection of Suitable for all levels of experience, own sewing those looking to improve their drawing ability. Suitable jewellery such as patterned copper pendants, earrings, machine required. for all levels of experience. bracelets and charms. Materials cost to tutor £15. www.nordenfarm.org 36

Beadylicious: Finishing Touches Led by Diana Mowatt Sat 10 Dec | 10am - 1pm | £22 Design and create beautiful, hand- finished beaded jewellery. Learn the various finishing touches you can use to complement your designs. Make your own clasps and hooks to create unique handmade jewellery. With expert advice on hand to help, choose from a fantastic array of high-quality glass and semi-precious beads. Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost on day £12 - £20. Felt a Bag in a Day! Victorian Style Christmas Stocking Led by Ellen Brown Led by Pam McLaughlin Sat 12 Nov | 10am - 4pm | £40 Sat 26 Nov | 10am - 4pm | £35 Chocolate Making Get back to basics with the age old technique of hand Hand sew a traditional Christmas stocking. Use seasonal images such Workshop felting. Use 100% natural fibres to design and create as candy canes and gingerbread men, santas, angels and gift wrapped Led by Eat More Chocolate your own bag, with no knitting or sewing involved. parcels. Create a special heirloom stocking to be admired for many Sun 11 Dec Learn basic and resist techniques used in felting. All Christmases to come. 10am (parent and children) students will come away with a finished bag ready to use once dry. Suitable for all levels of experience. 12pm & 2pm (adults / 12+ years) Continuing Acrylics £17.50 per person Silver Jewellery Workshop Led by Karen Carter A hands-on chocolate making Led by Janet Richardson Fri 25 Nov - 16 Dec 10am - 12.30pm | £70 for 4 weeks workshop. Be guided through Sat 19 Nov | 10am - 4pm | £45 the process of making delicious, Spend a day working in silver and leave wearing your For students who have been on previous workshops or have some hand made chocolate truffles by a finished jewellery. Progress your own projects or start experience of painting in acrylics. Use acrylics combined with other local chocolatier. At the end of the from scratch with the guidance of an experienced media and work on collaged grounds. Explore scale, composition workshop, you will take home your teacher. As a beginner you will learn how to cut, file, and expressive markmaking. There will be demonstrations and beautifully packaged creations. No solder, form, texture and polish. Suitable for all levels one-to-one help throughout the course in an informal and relaxed experience necessary, just a love of of experience. Materials cost to tutor £20 (approx). atmosphere. Materials cost to tutor £5. chocolate! 37 Box Office / 01628 788997

Norden Exposure Youth Dance Kathak Dance Classes & Led by Newbury Contemporary Dance Company Led by Devika Shangrari Tuesdays Saturdays Activities 9 - 13 yrs | 5.45pm - 7pm | £60 per term Advanced | 9.30am – 10.30am | £66 per term Children and 14+ yrs | 7pm - 8.45pm | £66 per term Intermediate | 10.30am – 11.30am | £66 per term Beginners | 11.30am – 12 noon | £33 per term young people These creative sessions allow participants to develop contemporary performance techniques whilst taking A chance to experience the most exhilarating classical dance style of See our fantastical Half Term events inspiration from other popular dance styles. Northern India! Students will have the opportunity to work towards for children and their families on pages annual exams in this beautiful rhythmic dance style. All students 17-18. Our groups perform at Norden Farm as well achieved distinctions in last year’s exams. as festivals throughout Berkshire. No previous experience necessary. Suitable for ages 4 - 18 years.

Hip Hop and Street Dance Led by Frank Wilson Wed 7 Sept - 19 Oct & Wed 16 Nov - 30 Nov Norden Lights Youth Theatre 7 - 11 yrs 4pm - 5pm Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company 12 - 16 yrs 5.10pm - 6.10pm Junior Norden Lights 6 – 9 yrs | £60 per term £66 per term Bollywood Dance Norden Lights 10 – 15 yrs | £88 per term Led by Geeta Mehtai Classes will include dance styles such Norden Lights Academy 16+ yrs | £88 per term Tuesdays | 4.30pm - 5.30pm | £66 per term as hip hop, b-boy, girlin, boogaloo and locking. Frank Wilson is a renowned Weekly classes for young people to develop Dancers of all abilities explore this energetic modern Indian dancer and choreographer. He has performance skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere. dance style. Geeta focuses on a fusion of Indian and western performed and collaborated with top Explore all elements of drama including scriptwriting, styles with Latino and Arabic influences. Her experience is wide hip hop and street dance companies devising and directing and work towards regular ranging, including training at Pineapple Studios, choreography and including Zoo Nation (Into The performances. Suitable for all abilities. performance for the BBC, ZEE TV and Channel East as well as Hoods, West End), Robert Hylton’s Norden Lights is supported by ‘3’ in partnership with professional performance in Bollywood films. Urban Classicism and Jonzi-D. RBWM and the Hutchinson 3G fund. Suitable for ages 6+ years. www.nordenfarm.org 38

Parent and Baby Film Screenings Wednesdays (not every week) | 10.30am Exclusively for parents with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on a low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including cup of tea); babies and infants free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults will not be admitted. See our film brochure for Make your child’s birthday an extra special more details. one! Choose from a whole range of arty activities, from painting to jewellery making, comic book drawing to chocolate making and Education and Messy Monkeys street dance to mask making, then order your Community Outreach Led by Sarah Kendle food from our yummy birthday menus. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is here Fridays to support and help develop arts within 11am - 12 noon the community. We can offer a wide range £45 per term or £5 per class of opportunities for schools, colleges and community groups. Contact our Education A group for parents and pre-school Officer Hannah Grant on 01628 682556 or children. Discover the excitement of email: [email protected] to see making art with your young children and how we can work with your organisation. let both your imaginations roam with Our educational events brochure can be activities too messy to do at home! viewed online at www.nordenfarm.org The class involves interactive stories and is aimed at developing your child’s fine motor skills. For more information on Children’s Classes Call Jane on 01628 682555 Contact Helen Gower on 01628 682555 or email [email protected] (Mon - Thur 9am - 2pm) or for more information. email: [email protected] 39 Box Office / 01628 788997 Gallery Gallery Opening Times Tues – Fri 2pm – 10pm Sat – Sun 10am – 10pm Entry is free

Windsor Festival Schools’ Maidenhead Painting Club Programme Exhibition 2011 Tues 18 - Sun 30 Oct Dynamics: Terry Payman Tues 27 Sept - Sun 2 Oct Tues 13 - Sun 25 Sept The Club's Annual Exhibition and sale shows Windsor Festival runs a competitive Schools’ members' works, covering a wide range of Exploring the visual dynamics of live performance, Programme through the year. It offers styles, sizes, media and price. Professional and the emotional resonance of form. The artist aims students from secondary schools in the Royal and very experienced amateur artists to produce evocative images, capturing or creating a Borough the opportunity to explore their produce pictures of the highest quality and feeling. Techniques include the use of sound analysis, creativity beyond the National Curriculum. this exhibition is always a very rewarding dynamic interaction and visual synthesis to create This exhibition will feature work which has event. A very high standard is achieved even or manipulate aspects of appearance. Work varies been selected by the judges from a range of though the Club applies a no selection policy between realism and abstraction. categories for Music, Creative Writing and Art. for entries. www.nordenfarm.org 40

Patterns of Nature: John Hollidge and Tom Lennie Odyssey: Miki exhibition Jo Hall Tues 15 - Sun 27 Nov Susan Marsh Tues 13 - Sun 31 Dec Tues 1 - Sun 13 Nov Tom’s photography is motivated Tues 29 Nov - Sun 11 Dec An exhibition of entries from our John‘s photography, with Jo’s by bright colour and interesting An exhibition of figurative art competition for local children. drawing and painting, explore perspectives on everyday scenes works; a journey of complex The work is inspired by our the patterns of creation from the and objects. Much of the current ideas. Portraits, dancers, angels, Christmas show, Miki by smallest leaf to celestial bodies, collection comes from the Far children, castles, skies and Stephen Mackey. with an occasional hint of the East and North Africa. Both Baroque style paintings. Susan surreal. Jo is a former biologist regions are abundant in bright Marsh explores the issues For details on how to enter, please whose enthusiasm for the natural colours, great natural light and of nostalgia, romanticism, contact our Education Officer, world continues. John is a winner fascinating subjects. Images range immortality, timelessness, dream- Hannah Grant at of national photographic awards. from Arabic mosaics in Malaysia like scenarios and past splendour [email protected] His commercial projects are to lanterns in Vietnam. People in a vibrant contemporary often eclipsed by a passion for also feature in the collection, language. This is her second solo landscapes, and seascapes! captured at work or play. show at Norden Farm. 41 Box Office / 01628 788997

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

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