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Introduction 3 By post Emily Boulting Director Café 3 Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Manor Road We are delighted to be able to kick off the summer by Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2PF – exhibiting the finished Mount Felix Tapestry. This incredible Hires 3 cheques payable to Riverhouse. Please community project is a beautiful and moving tribute to the Theatre 4 –6 enclose SAE. soldiers and nurses who passed through the doors of the No. 2 NZ General Hospital at Mount Felix during WWI. It has Dance 7 By phone Box Office: 01932 253354 been two years since the first stitch went in and has involved Comedy 8 –9 over 500 stitchers. By email Children’s Theatre 10 Other delights this summer include the second annual May [email protected] Fair, featuring a craft fair, outdoor theatre, busking corner, Dance Showcase 11 Online booking Morris Men, maypole dancing and a parade. Refugee Tales will be bringing their incredible stories to the Special Events 12 – 14 Please visit our website Barn on 1 July as they walk from Runnymede to Westminster, www.riverhousebarn.co.uk or book through Friends’ Fundraising Event 15 during which they share stories of courage and resilience. our Facebook page. Words 15 – 16 In our ‘Words’ series, Wendy Cope returns with a show entitled ‘One Wedding and a Funeral’ Concessions and Ned Boulting talks cycling before heading off to commentate on the Tour de France. Film 17 Unless otherwise stated, concessionary We are pleased to be showcasing dancers of all ages, with another exciting performance Classical Music 18 – 21 ticket prices apply to children 16 and of our Elmbridge Dance Showcase at the Rose Theatre, as part of the International Youth Arts Festival in Kingston. Jazz and Beer 22 under, full-time students, registered unemployed, pensioners aged 65+. Jazz 22 – 23 For visitors who require a carer or helper to the barn Folk 24 assist them, we offer that carer or helper a THE BARN KITCHEN Open daily 10am – 5pm KITCHEN free ticket. Call 01932 253354 for details. More Music 24 – 25 Conditions of sale We are pleased to welcome Vicky Kunzli as our new Café Exhibitions 26 – 31 All details were correct at the time of Manager. The café is a ‘not fo r profit’ entity, mean ing that Workshops 32 going to press. Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre any profit made goes towards supporting the Arts Centre. reserves the right to make changes to the Vicky looks forward to welcoming you to the Kitchen and Classes for Children 33 – 34 programme when circumstances dictate. will be gradually offering new lunch clubs, coffee Classes for Adults 35 – 37 mornings, craft clubs and maybe even some pre-theatre Exchange or refund of tickets menus. Sponsors and Partners 38 Tickets may not be exchanged or the Friends and Volunteers 39 money refunded. Please check your For events and catering enquiries please contact tickets at the time of purchase. The box [email protected] office will accept tickets for resale (but Telephone: 07719 918256 resale is not guaranteed). Children’s shows We request that parents and carers HIRES consider the age recommendations for each of the children’s shows before booking (and enquire if in any doubt). Hires Access All of our facilities are available to Riverhouse is fully equipped to welcome hire for performances, exhibitions, disabled visitors. concerts, conferences, • Wheelchair spaces for performances celebrations, meetings, product (advance booking essential) launches, banquets, training etc… • Dedicated parking spaces Call 01932 254198 for more details. • Level access to the barn and studio and a lift to the gallery • Induction Loop • Accessible toilet 2 Patrons - Nicola Benedetti MBE, Bernard Cribbins OBE, Hannah Gordon, Andy Parsons. 3 THEATRE Saturday 10 June 4pm and 8pm LOCAL PRODUCTION £13

“The agreeable people” present Friday 5 – Saturday 6 May 8pm TOURING PRODUCTION £14 (£12 concs) Jane and Friends Hotbuckle Productions present Jane Austen was an observer of life, Far from the Madding and she populated her writing with people we recognise today. Crowd In the 200 years since her death, her novels, letters and poems have Far from the Madding Crowd is perhaps never been out of favour. one of the most endearing and English of Hardy’s novels. It tells the story of the Sometimes serious, sometimes young farmer Gabriel Oak and his love amusing, sometimes poignant, local for and pursuit of the elusive and actors, Celia Andrews and Sarah headstrong Bathsheba Everdene. Her Devon and friends, have joined wayward nature however, leads her into forces with writer, Patricia Jones, to the path of the dashing Sergeant Troy “… compile extracts and scenes from the past was yesterday; never, the day Jane's work for an evening of “... a after” and the introverted and reclusive little quiet cheerfulness”. gentleman farmer, Mr Boldwood, whose love for her fills him with “…. a fearful sense of exposure” culminating almost inevitably in both tragedy and true love. With live music and their trademark energetic ‘ensemble style’, Hotbuckle brings this classic story Thursday 22 and Friday 23 June 8pm LOCAL PRODUCTION lovingly to life in a way that only they can. £12

“an exceptionally slick, beautifully acted and necessarily inventive evening. The Company’s Theatre AD presents reputation is rightly rising.” BBC Radio Shropshire Primrose Way A one act play by Ron Nicol Thursday 1 – Saturday 3 June 8pm LOCAL PRODUCTION £12 (£10 concs) An amateur production by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd Pond Grainger Performing Arts A Solo Performance by Anne Nunn, in presents aid of SHELTER and other charities Jack from the supporting the homeless Primrose Way tells the story of Old Future Primrose, from her hopes as an #NoFluxGiven aspiring young actress to an old lady living on the streets with just her We've always wondered what the memories to sustain her. future holds for us: Will we be rich? Will we have a good job or home? Poignant and funny in equal measure, It's a funny thing, Time. it is also tragic and harrowing by turns. It’s been a hard life but Primrose has In this new parody jukebox musical, survived. Jack is unhappy with his father's decision to marry Velma, a cynical old know-it-all, whose only love, it seems, is money. But Anne is an award-winning actress with when Jack accidentally travels back in time to the eighties, to the day his parents met, he over 50 years experience in amateur sees an opportune moment to match up his younger ambitious father with his real mother, and professional theatre. She forgetting that meddling with the past causes damage of a collateral nature! (Seem performed the role of Old Primrose for familiar?! Well, don't write it off just yet!) Runnymede Drama Group at the spring 2016 drama festivals, winning the Best Actress award for her performance. She is presenting this solo performance with her own With a science fiction theme, the eighties are fully embraced with classic teen movie company, Theatre AD. Riverhouse regulars will no doubt recognise her as she has twists, some of the greatest songs written, and some epic plot holes of which we’ve come appeared at Riverhouse many times with Runnymede Drama Group, notably as Mrs to associate with the eighties! Please watch your step when we have you moonwalking Schwab in Habeas Corpus, Meg in The Birthday Party and Mam in Enjoy. out of the theatre! 4 5 THEATRE DANCE

Thurs 6 – Sat 8 July 7.30pm LOCAL PRODUCTION £12 (£10 Concs) Sat 24 June 8pm and Sun 25 June 3pm LOCAL PRODUCTION £15

Elmbridge Youth Theatre presents Strictly British A review of British composers, writers and singers from the 1900s to the present day This will be a trip down memory lane, aimed at evoking possibly long forgotten memories. EYT hope that audience members will identify with, and most importantly enjoy, their interpretations of the group’s choice of songs. y h p a Wednesday 19 – Saturday 22 July 7.45pm r LOCAL PRODUCTION £14 g o t o h P

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which created a society unfit for heroes, the P themes of this darkly amusing play are still relevant today. Quicksilver – Dancing Through Life This enthralling theatrical treat is one of The welcome return of dance group Quicksilver, brings their colourful, energetic and Somerset Maugham’s greatest plays. stylish entertainment to Riverhouse once again. Dance, music and poetry are woven into a varied programme with many moods - comic, classic, jazzy, thoughtful, or just plain fun! Now three years old, this company of eight, led by choreographer Angela Hardcastle, includes dance teachers and performers with a rich blend of experience in ballet, drama, musical theatre and modern dance. Joined by guest artists, they are delighted to be back this year to present another lively show. Quicksilver is living proof of the power of movement to continue to inspire the spirit, strengthen the body and sharpen the mind as we all go on Dancing Through Life. To find out more about this Surrey-based group, visit www.quicksilverdance.co.uk. (Quicksilver Patron: Celia Imrie) 6 7 COMEDY Sunday 4 June 7. 30pm £8 John Robins: Work In Progress 21 April & 19 May 8pm £12.50 Guilt! Shame! Regret! Hammer-Legend, Vibe-Magnet and "London's Saddest DJ" yells into a well for fifty five minutes. The co-host of The Elis James and John Robins Show on Radio X Mock Tudor Comedy Club embarks on another journey into the prison of his own mind, reflects on the events of the past year and rues against the injustice that you can't break up For over twelve years, In association with Off The Kerb Productions, we have brought with yourself. the brightest and best of the UK comedy scene to Riverhouse. Our monthly Friday club night is always popular, so book your tickets quickly! "A show of genuine depth and humanity" Chortle "Humane, interesting and consistently funny" The Independent "Perfectly crafted, intelligently put, cynically hilarious" BroadwayBaby As seen on: Mock The Week (BBC), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (DAVE), Russell Howard's Stand-Up Central EDINBURGH PREVIEWS - 4 June, 11 June, 25 June and 2 July (Comedy Central)

Every August there is a dearth of comedy in the south, as all the comedians in the country (or so it seems!) set out on their annual pilgrimage to bonny Scotland to showcase their finely honed talents at the Edinburgh Festival. Where does all this fine honing take place we hear you ask? Well, on Sunday evenings throughout June and early July, we are bringing you a whole host of Edinburgh Preview shows, so you don't have to travel north of the border for your Summer comedy needs! Acts lined up so far include Shappi Khorsandi, Tom Allen, Ivo Graham, John Robins, Angela Barnes, Paul McCaffery, Phil Jerrod and Glenn Moore. Please check our website, Facebook and Twitter for further details.

8 9 CHILDREN’S THEATRE DANCE SHOWCASE

Saturday 29 April 2pm £9 (£7 child) Wednesday 12 July 7.30pm £15 (£10 concs)

Christian Lee presents Elmbridge Youth POP! - A magical comedy Dance show for all ages Showcase at POP! is a fun, dynamic and inspiring show, which tells a mysterious and enchanting story through physical the Rose Theatre theatre, illusion, film and object manipulation. in Kingston The adventure takes place on a deserted beach and follows the magical journey of Christian Lee - a silly, Following on from the but dedicated character. With his faithful teddy bear, success of the last two years, deckchair and fantastic basket of tricks, Christian is all Elmbridge Youth Dance set for a lovely day at the seaside…until the day takes Showcase at the Rose a turn and things don’t quite work out as planned. Theatre in Kingston gives a Join our hapless hero and be astounded in this totally platform to over 100 young word-free clown and magic show that follows his dancers from schools across exciting adventures at sea. Mr Bean meets Charlie the borough. The evening is Chaplin in this mind-blowing feast of illusion, comedy part of the International and a MASSIVE balloon! The most fun-filled show for Youth Festival in Kingston children and families around with enough magical delight to keep the young and young and is an inspirational and at heart enthralled. celebratory mix of all dance forms from Tap to Street, Irish Performed by the award-winning comedy magician Christian Lee, POP is directed by Adrian to Contemporary, and from Berry and supported by John Wright, Jacksons Lane Theatre and Arts Council England. Ballet to Bollywood, there’s a bit of everything on offer Sunday 7 May 7pm £7 adult £5 child from the BarnArmy, Lozzie’s Street Skool, Raise the Curtain, Absolute Dance, Monkey Youth Theatre presents RES Rydens, The Coward Shot Through Time, School of Irish Dancing, Carlo Rossi School and Mini Face in the Mirror and Molesey Theatre. So do join The Haunted Hotel us to support and celebrate some of the extraordinary The talented actors of Monkey Youth Theatre, young talent in the local winners of last year’s Adjudicator’s Cup at the area. Elmbridge Drama Festival, take on that most challenging form of theatre: DEVISING. It may (Book through the Rose be feared by actors all around the globe but Theatre, Kingston. Box office: the cast of MYT knows no fear. Bring it on. 020 8174 0090) Twelve actors, three plays, one performance. We introduce to you:

Shot Through Time Face in the Mirror The Haunted Hotel Each play tells a different story, creates a different world, and each will mystify, stimulate and entertain! Written and directed by Jo Humphries and Katherine Thomas especially for MYT. Don’t miss.

10 11 SPECIAL EVENTS Monday 1 May 11am – 4pm FREE ENTRY

Sunday 23 April 11 – 3pm FREE ENTRY Mount Felix Tapestry Official Launch We invite you to attend the launch day for our community stitch project - The Mount Felix Tapestry The project began in 2013 May Fair when we first started to discover stories about the A good old fashioned May Day celebration with: Maypole Dancers from St Lawrence No. 2 NZ General Hospital C of E Junior School and Ashley Primary School, a parade featuring local school at Mount Felix. This 44 children, Thames Valley Morris Men, a craft fair and bbq. Local panel tapestry designed charity RefuAid will be providing some young ‘buskers’ and there by Andrew Crummy and will be a special performance by Quick Fix Theatre, paying stitched by the people of homage to Cecil Hepworth’s film of Walton, commemorates Alice in Wonderland filmed at Mount the bravery, resilience Felix in 1903. and dedication of the 27,000 wounded soldiers from NZ who passed through the wards, the nurses and doctors who treated them and members of the community who raised funds and welcomed them to their hearts and homes. Now, in April 2017, in time for the Anzac Day ceremony at St Mary’s Church, we will be displaying the finished tapestry in the Robert Phillips Gallery. Meet the Artist 11am and 2pm (please book your place online) Designer Andrew Crummy, will talk about the design process at 11am and 2pm, and members of the stitch and research team will be on hand throughout the day to answer your questions. There will be a book of remembrance and a chance to learn some of the stitches.

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Saturday 1 July 7.30pm FREE Sunday 21 May 3pm £12 Riverhouse Barn Dance Ceilidh with Laurel Swift, Deb Chalmers and Dave Delarre Caller Mary Panton Mary is an experienced caller who will ensure that everyone has a good time, and ably instruct anyone in the hugely enjoyable art of ceilidh dancing. Mary has called for dances in e c

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e dance! They are joined this afternoon by outstanding guitarist, Dave Delarre, who also r u t plays with Eliza Carthy, Mawkin and many others. c i P Refugee Tales Sorcha Cusack is the Host as WORDS Refugee Tales arrives in Walton on 1 July. The renowned actress is currently Thursday 27 April 7.30pm £3 on door appearing in Father Brown s w

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u Mandy Rice-Davies hit the headlines Canterbury Tales. Walkers will t c i during 1963 in a most notorious leave Runnymede in the P fashion. However, her life story is far morning and the first night of their walk to more interesting. Following her Westminster will be spent in Walton. Each evening along the route writers will tell tales of untimely death in 2014, Andrew those who seek asylum and those who support them. Lloyd Webber said "With a different At Riverhouse, novelist Neel Mukherjee will tell The Soldier’s Tale. Neel’s second novel, The throw of the dice, Mandy could Lives of Others (2014), was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the Costa best novel have been head of the Royal award and won the Encore Award. His forthcoming novel, A State of Freedom, is out in Academy or even running the September 2017. country." But then she did go on holiday with Margaret Thatcher. The evening continues with talented singer songwriter duo Na-Mara with their inspiring A favourite presenter for Royston Pike audiences, Terry Johnson retired from The musicianship and storytelling. They perform in clubs and festivals across the UK, at events Metropolitan Police in the rank of Superintendent. During his service he was attached to in France, Spain and Germany and on BBC Radio 4 along with a plethora of internet and New Scotland Yard’s Anti-Corruption Squad. He was also Police Controller at both local radio stations. Chelsea and Fulham football grounds and one of the Yard’s hostage negotiators. www.refugeetales.org 14 15 WORDS FILM

Saturday 20 May 3pm £12 (£10 Concs) Wednesday 3 May, 7 June, 5 July 1.30pm FREE Wendy Cope The Silver Screen Film Club One Wedding and a Part of The R C Sherriff Trust’s Elder’s Project, this is a new monthly film club for people aged 60 and over. Funeral The Club will launch with the Robert Donat classic, A fresh and entertaining poetry reading ‘Goodbye Mr Chips’, scripted by R C Sherriff. Future from the quiet phenomenon who has films include the Doris Day/Howard Keel musical proved quality can be popular! ‘Calamity Jane’ and the Oscar nominated ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. Wendy’s newest collection, ‘Family values’, To reserve tickets for these screenings and for details of contains many poems about her childhood - future films please contact The R C Sherriff Trust on with titles such as: ‘You’re Not Allowed’, 01932 229996 or email [email protected] ‘Probably’, ‘The Party Isn’t Over Yet’, ‘Your Mother Knows’. These new poems will be read Wednesday 3 May – Goodbye Mr Chips alongside a selection of favourites from her Wednesday 7 June – Calamity Jane previous bestselling collection ‘Two Cures for Wednesday 5 July – Florence Foster Jenkins Love’. This event will also contain readings from her new prose collection, ‘Life, Love, and the Archers’, which is proving very popular. In an ambience akin to a cosy fireside reading, Wendy charms and amuses her audience with her wry, ironic poetry. At times sharp and punchy, at times soft and contemplative, Wendy moves through her work connecting with her audience with ease and carefully Friday 12 May 7pm £6 crafting a well rounded and poised set. And beside the irony there’s plenty of life celebration too. European Film Special With the background to each creation explained and the technical difficulties deftly Babette’s Feast touched on, her readings bring both great enjoyment and inspiration to her audiences. (1987) 12+ Wendy reads two sets (either side of an interval), with a question and answer session to This fabulous Danish drama round off the event, followed by her ever popular after show book signing. film is based on a story by Isak Christensen and Friday 26 May 8pm £12 (£10 Concs) adapted and directed by Gabriel Axel. It was the first An Evening of Cycling Danish film to win the Academy Award for Best Talk with Ned Boulting Foreign Language Film. A highly informal evening of chat about When Babette, a beautiful all things two-wheeled (except Mountain and mysterious French bikes, because he hasn’t got the faintest refugee, arrives in a remote idea about them) from the original Yellow Danish town the tight-knit, Jumper wearer. Recollections, opinions, puritanical community and the odd lame joke about Chris begrudgingly let her in, Boardman are bound to feature. providing her with shelter and work. But after the town Ned Boulting has recently started to tour patriarch passes away and Babette insists on preparing a feast in his honour, a magical cycling’s first ever stand-up comedy show, world of sensory revelations is thrown open to the villagers, changing their lives forever. Bikeology and is about to embark on his fifteenth year covering the Tour de 103 mins France. 16 17 CLASSICAL MUSIC Lunchtime Concerts £17 concert and lunch (from 12pm); £10 concert only and £45 for series of 3 concerts with lunch

Wednesday 12 April 1pm Kate Howden (mezzo soprano) Sachika Taniyama (piano) Kate and Sachika met whilst studying at the Royal Academy of Music and have been playing as a duo since 2012. Together they won the Jean Meikle Prize for a Duo at the 2015 Wigmore Hall/ Kohn Foundation International Song Competition.

Songs by Schubert, Duparc and Richard Rodney Bennett

Wednesday 10 May 1pm Emmanuel Bach (violin) Alison Rhind (piano) Emmanuel is pursuing an Artist Diploma at the Royal College of Music. He has performed as soloist and chamber musician in venues throughout England, Europe and South Africa. Sonata for violin No 2 B Sonata for violin J Gypsy Caprice K

Wednesday 14 June 1pm Riyad Nicolas (piano) Born in Aleppo, Syria in 1989, Riyad first came to England to attend the Purcell School. He went on to study at the Royal College of Music. In 2015 he graduated with distinction as a Master of Performance, winning the Chappel Piano Competition. Since then he has performed at venues throughout the UK and continental Europe. Sonatas K. 466 and K.455 Scarlatti Sonata Op. 110 Beethoven Nocturne and Scherzo Francaix Gaspard de la Nuit Ravel Retiring collection in aid of RefuAid, a local charity raising funds to help refugees here and Kate Howden, Sachika Taniyama in war zones. 18 Wednesday 12 April 1pm 19 CLASSICAL MUSIC

Concert for Alex

Saturday 22 April 8pm £20 (£5 students) Yoon Chung (piano) A concert in memory of Alex Matusiczky, given by the young South Korean pianist Yoon Chung. Yoon has performed throughout the UK, Japan, Korea and the USA. In 2016 he undertook a Schubertiade tour of South Africa and in the same year his debut recording of Schubert was released. Sonata in E major op.109 Beethoven Albumblatt Brahms Variations on an Original Theme Brahms Impromptu Op. 90 Schubert Sonata in C minor D. 958 Schubert

Elmbridge Music Club (open to all)

Saturday 13 May 8pm £15 (£5 students) 2016 Young Artist Platform Winners Lorena Paz Nieto (soprano) & Johan Barnoin (piano) Winners of the Oxford Lieder Young Artist Platform in 2016, Lorena Paz Nieto and her French accompanist Johan Barnoin are stunning interpreters of the Spanish song repertoire. Their performances are musically and dramatically exciting and will transport you to Iberia on a magical journey. Spanish songs including works by Turinas, de Falla and Villa-Lobos Oxford Lieder exists to promote song. The annual two-week Oxford Lieder Festival in October is complemented by other projects such as the Young Artist Platform, sponsoring the finest young singers and pianists to give recitals across the UK.

Saturday 17 June 8pm £15 (£5 students) Andrey Lebedev (guitar) Born in Moscow and brought up in Australia, Andrey Lebedev is currently living in London, where he studied at the Royal Academy of Music. In 2015 he was awarded his MA with distinction in addition to the Academy’s David Russell Guitar Prize and Recital Diploma. He recently collaborated with guitarist John Williams on an evening concert at the Academy entirely of Australian composers. Works by Villa-Lobos, J.S.Bach and guitar music from Australia. This concert is supported by the Countess of Munster Recital Scheme.

2016 Young Artist Platform Winners 20 Saturday 13 May 8pm 21 JAZZ AND BEER JAZZ

Sunday 30 April 12.15pm £8.50 Saturday 27 May 8pm £20 (students £6) Geoff Cole’s Red Hot Five This band specialises in mixing the familiar and the less hackneyed tunes and songs from the twenties and thirties with an all star personnel. This will be their debut performance at the Barn.

Sunday 28 May 12.15pm £8.50 Blackbottom Stompers Formed in the mid sixties by a group of young musicians whose passion was jazz music typified by the classic period of the twenties, this style and passion carries on - despite the years and a few changes of personnel. Led by John Goddard.

Sunday 18 June 12.15pm £8.50 Dave Stradwick’s Sussex Jazz Kings Formed only a couple of years ago, the Sussex Jazz Kings have a well-deserved reputation in the jazz world. Apart from being fine musicians, they enjoy what they do - and make sure that their audiences do as well!

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Friday 28 April 8pm £15 (students £6) Julian Fenton Quartet Julian Fenton (drums) Femi Temowo (guitar) Jonathan Gee (piano) Ben Hazleton (bass) The quartet’s programme covers some Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood pop numbers in jazz and Latin styles, ‘Just Me, Just You’ re-harmonisations of Beatles songs and a selection of tunes from Melody Multi-award-winning vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth, is joined by acclaimed American pianist- Gardot, Michel Petrucciani, Herbie vocalist, Charlie Wood, for a unique concert celebrating a century of song. Hancock and Duke Ellington. Inspired by the great musical partnerships of the twentieth century, including Ray Charles Julian’s special guests tonight are and Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, pianist Jonathan Gee (no stranger to George and Ira Gershwin and Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway - the concert features Riverhouse as a member of Tony Kofi’s numbers including: ‘Alone Together’, ‘Autumn in New York’, ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing’, and Tim Whitehead’s bands) and outstanding West African guitarist Femi Temowo ‘A Foggy Day’, ’The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ and ‘You’ve Got a Friend’. (Soweto Kinch and Best Jazz Act MOBO Nominee). "Jacqui Dankworth, one of the classiest acts in British jazz singing'" The Guardian Be prepared to enjoy a fun and exciting evening of crossover jazz. "I fell in love with this man's voice as soon as I heard it. He is the essence of soul and Blues" Paloma Faith 22 23 FOLK MORE MUSIC

Sunday 23 July 7pm £12 (£10 concs, U16 free) Friday 16 June 8pm £14 (£12 concs) Emily Barker with Bassistry Lukas Drinkwater on Bass Bassistry is a dynamic vocal-led Jazz, Soul & Funk band. Blues & Soul Emily Barker's forthcoming new album (out 19 May) has Magazine, 5-star review “They mix funk been recorded at Sam Phillips Recording Service in grooves with Latin Rhythms and Memphis with Grammy winner Matt Ross-Spang (Jason pulsating electronic and contemporary Isbell, Margo Price) and an all-star cast of Memphis string soundscapes to deliver a superb session players. For Emily’s fans, it will be a new sound; for record,” and Uncut Magazine said, Emily herself, it’s a return to where her love of music “ruminative and engaging tunes travel started: far away from Memphis or London, singing her on agreeable cushioned grooves. A heart out to Aretha Franklin records in her bedroom in suitably palpitating foundation for a sleepy Bridgetown, Western Australia. restless blend of Jazz and electronica.” Emily Barker is best known as the writer and performer of Brain child of composer and bass the award-winning theme to BBC crime drama Wallander player, Marcel Pusey, Bassistry features starring Kenneth Branagh. She has released music as a some of London’s finest musicians, who solo artist as well as with various bands including The Red have toured, played, produced and Clay Halo, Vena Portae and Applewood Road. recorded with artists as diverse as Paloma Faith, Corinne Bailey Rae, Professor Green, Plan Last year she completed the writing and recording of her B, Incognito, Tom Jones and Grace Jones and performed many venues far and wide first feature film soundtrack (for Jake Gavin’s lauded debut feature, Hector, starring Peter such as Glastonbury, V Festival, Womad, Ronnie Scott’s, The Jazz Café, Dingwalls, Ealing Mullan and Keith Allen); she also released an album of solo versions of her early songs (the Jazz Festival, Hoxton Bar & Kitchen. This is a special treat. Expect a superb musical and UK Americana Album of the Year nominated album The Toerag Sessions) and, earlier this audio visual experience, with a mix of musical styles and danceable year, released a collaboration with Nashville-based singer-songwriters Amy Speace and grooves. Not to be missed! Amber Rubarth called Applewood Road - a remarkable album of original songs recorded live and dubbed “flawless” by The Sunday Times. website: www.bassistry.com

"Emily Barker has a gift for great melodies" The Guardian Sunday 2 July 1pm £12 (£10) Airlie Scott and Pronto MORE MUSIC Swing Band

Engaging vocalist Airlie Scott leads her band of talented jazz musicians from the Sunday 11 June 4pm £12 UK and Italy, combining her love of the American songbook with a dose of Ian Engelmann Singers nostalgia, theatricality and fun. The Ian Engelmann Singers, a small Airlie Scott and her Pronto Swing band mixed choir from the Walton and always love playing Riverhouse and this Weybridge area, under their Musical time, they're doing it Disney style! Pronto Director John Tudhope, return to the Swing always love bringing their own Riverhouse Barn at 4pm on Sunday 11 special take to loved Disney Classics such June 2017, to present a delightfully as I wanna be like you, The Bear informal Summer Concert of Necessities and Ev'rybody Wants to be A unaccompanied part-songs, with Cat (incidentally the title of their recently integrated readings and poems, both released E.P) but this time, they'll be serious and lighthearted, spoken by providing a fun, swinging and members of the choir. entertaining celebration of all things Disney, but of course with their very own sophisticated take on the tunes! This promises to be a fun summer gig for kids of all ages! Not to be missed! 24 25 EXHIBITIONS Gallery Opening Hours 10am – 4pm every day Wednesday 17 – Monday 29 May Free entry

Wednesday 12 April – Sunday 14 May Free entry

Fabrications EBB and FLOW This exciting and innovative exhibition showcases original work by the six textile artists who make up the Fabrications Group. Fabric, paper, print, paint and stitch provide inspiration for their colourful interpretations of the exhibition title ‘Ebb and Flow. Fabrications has exhibited widely throughout England during the last 23 years.

Wednesday 31 May – Sunday 4 June Free entry

Mount Felix Tapestry The Mount Felix Tapestry has been a three year community project involving stitchers aged 6-94. Its 44 panels tell the story of the No. 2 NZ General Hospital at Mount Felix. The stories chosen remember and pay tribute to the bravery of 27,000 wounded New Zealand soldiers who were treated at the hospital during WWI, as well as the nurses, doctors and members of the community who treated and cared for them. The Tapestry was designed by Andrew Crummy, whose credits include the Prestonpans Walton Art Club Tapestry and the Scottish Diaspera. It's been a difficult year. Moving Over 500 stitchers have contributed to the tapestry, from members of the Embroiderers’ from our regular weekly venue, due Guild to primary school children, elders groups, Elmbridge libraries, visitors to Riverhouse to building work, to a temporary and even shoppers in the Heart. alternative that's a bit tucked away. But you can't keep a good club down, and it promises to be another first class exhibition this year. Come along and see the high standard and varied art work on display. The club meets once a week. For more info call 01932 253185. Or visit www.surreycommunity.info/waltonartclub 26 27 EXHIBITIONS Gallery Opening Hours 10am – 4pm every day Wednesday 28 June – Sunday 2 July Free entry

Wednesday 7 – Sunday 25 June Free entry WWAG (Wellness with a Goal) Enjoy a variety of exciting work by WWAG Artists. WWAG offers a range of groups to people with a mental illness, including art workshops, where many attendees have developed their own artistic style and identity. Experience has shown how important art can be in supporting self- understanding and expression, the resulting work often representing an image or feeling with which the viewer can readily connect. This exhibition is an opportunity for individual artists to show their connection with creativity and the journeys they are on, as they express themselves through the visual medium. Raphael Slekenov Artists have a range of skills and styles, resulting in work that is available for sale as well as to Romantics of the view. This has previously been a popular show and not one to be missed, particularly if you are Steppes looking for something a little bit different. Rafael’s canvases depict a decorative, rich, metaphorical Wednesday 5 July – Sunday 9 July Free entry world. His work is subject to the most daring combinations of colour definitions, which sometimes cause unexpected poetic associations. Often, the artist focuses on the primary colours, with occasional use of shades derived from these main colours. Sometimes a clear temperamental world gives way to delicate, transparent, light shades with their thin, quiet definitions. In his other works, the world of obscure, mysterious, vague feelings unfold before the eyes of Ashley School the viewer. Ashley Primary School will be holding their fifth exhibition at Riverhouse to show some of the work that the children have achieved, using a variety of media, through processes such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and collage. A beautiful collection of artworks and images will be gathered together for your enjoyment and inspiration.

28 29 EXHIBITIONS Gallery Opening Hours 10am – 4pm every day Wednesday 23 August – Sunday 10 September Free entry

Wednesday 12 – Sunday 16 July Free entry RES Now in its 8th year; ArtWorkOut is an annual exhibition which showcases the work of RES Art students at GCSE and A-Level. Sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, textiles and mixed- media pieces will be on display in and around the Robert Phillips Gallery. The show represents the hard work of all our GCSE and A-Level Fine Art, Art Photography and Art Textiles students. The popular vote winner will be announced on the evening of Friday 14 July. Congratulations to all of our Fine Art, Art Photography and Art Textiles students this year.

Wednesday 19 July – Sunday 13 August Free entry Elmbridge: Moving Art Journey Submissions are Roger Reynolds invited from the New Photography Year for an Exhibition in July 2017 “For more than 30 year I have travelled in search of exciting locations and activities to

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a We invite Elmbridge J © wide interest, whether it be the landscape, based artists aged 15+ the natural world or people and events. to submit one piece of art that showcases their work. With the vast majority of my time being Successful submissions will be exhibited in the summer in the spent in the United States or the Indian sub- Robert Phillips Gallery before touring other spaces in the continent, it is right that the exhibition is borough. Approved applicants will be entered into an centred on these parts of the journey. Whether it be the bitter winter of Yellowstone, the Elmbridge Artists Directory. Submissions are invited from golden colours of autumn or the verdant hills of the Western Ghats, through my 1 January to 1 May 2017. photography I try to capture the essence of the conditions and place in order that I may For more details contact [email protected] bring to the viewer more understanding and hopefully some enjoyment of the location and moment in time that I have captured.” 30 31 SUMMER WORKSHOPS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

For most classes term starts week commencing Monday 24 April Monday 24 – Friday 28 July 10am – 4pm + Friday show 6 – 9pm £165* TO ENROL EMAIL [email protected] or phone 01932 254198 Let's Make a Show 2017 (ages 8-13) Performing Arts The ever-popular Children’s Theatre Workshop is here again this summer. No experience is necessary - just join the fun, helping to put a Show together for family and friends at the Monday 10 – 11am, 11am – 12pm & 1.30 – 2.30pm £95 (10 weeks) end of the week. Acting, singing, dancing, set-building, designing, etc. Run by Celia and Imogen Andrews. Contact Celia on 01932 226458. Raise The Curtain – First Steps *£165 (siblings £150) tutor: Janina Dexter Preschool children from 2 years 6 months Monday 14 – Friday 18 August 10am – 4pm £170 for the week A first step towards parent-free, independent learning for pre-school children. These classes blend Drama, Dance and Singing, to build confidence, improve social skills and encourage young imaginations to grow. A two-week trial is available for new students. Eurovicious: Create a play in a week (ages 11-16) For further information please contact RTC on 07761 536366 or email: [email protected] Make new friends and have fun! Susanna Klemm returns for the 12th year at Riverhouse to run her annual Summer School. Monday 4 – 5pm £170 (10 weeks) Participants aged 11 to 16 devise and perform a show in one week! Working with the professionals it includes song and dance and no part is small! Eurovicious is the title this year and is set at the Eurovision Song Contest. Who will win? How will Britain be treated Raise The Curtain – Preliminary Class post Brexit? The students will decide!! tutor: Janina Dexter Show for Parents @ 7.30 pm Friday (4 – 7 years) To book, email Susanna on [email protected] Raise The Curtain classes provide training in Musical Theatre for all ages. The Preliminary Class for ages 4-7 provides a blend of dance, drama and singing for younger children. Parents are given the opportunity to share in their children’s achievements at the end of Monday 21 – Friday 25 August 10am – 2pm £125 for the week every term. Students are supported by a minimum of two members of staff per class, so that children are given optimum attention and encouragement. A two-week trial is Dance Happy Summer Camp (ages 5-14) available for new students. For further information please contact RTC on 07761 536366 or email: [email protected] Dance Happy Summer Camp aims to motivate, inspire and encourage children to express themselves through dance. Whether your child is experienced in, or new to Monday 5 – 6.15pm & 6.30 – 8pm £90 (10 weeks) dance and musical theatre, Joanna and Hayley will help to spark an enthusiasm for learning, whilst assisting the students’ growth in confidence. For boys and girls aged 5 – 14. There will be the opportunity to perform in front of family and friends at the end of the Monkey Theatre - Drama week. Joanna Freeman trained with Laines Theatre Arts in Musical Theatre, RAD Ballet and tutor: Jo Humphries other dance genres. Hayley Wheeler has performed in West End musicals, including Chitty 5 – 6.15pm (7 – 11 years); 6.30 – 8pm (12 – 15 years) Chitty Bang Bang and Scrooge. Places are limited so call Joanna on 07747 592266 for Improve your acting skills, meet new people and perform! Come for a free taster session, more info and to book. and pay if you stay. No experience necessary, all welcome. Contact [email protected], 07765 196228 Wednesday 30 August – Friday 1 September 10am – 4.30pm £120 Thursday 4 – 5pm & 5 – 6pm £70 (10 weeks) MyBand (ages 11-17) Barnarmy – Street Dance tutors: Marcel Pusey/Josh Breslaw tutor: Tony Denton MyBand is a fantastic Song Writing, Playing, Performing, (8+ years)

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For most classes term starts week commencing Monday 24 April For most classes term starts week commencing Monday 24 April TO ENROL EMAIL [email protected] or phone 01932 254198 Arts & Crafts Performing Arts Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday £80 (10 weeks) Tuesdays – call for times £85 (10 weeks)* Dance Happy – Adult Ballet Class tutor: Jo Freeman Excellent for improving core strength, posture and confidence. The classes begin with a barre workout and whilst some technique is tackled, the main focus is on the joy of movement and musicality. Call Jo: 07747 592266 or email: [email protected] *£85 (10 weeks), or £9 per session

Tuesday 8.30 – 10pm £10.50 per session (normally 12), paid termly alter ego Drama for Adults After School Art Club tutor: Caroline Dooley Workshop-style sessions offer a relaxed and supportive environment in which to learn tutors: Corinne Manches, Anett Black acting and performance skills, build confidence and unleash your alter ego! Drama Monday 4.30 – 6pm (8 – 11 years) games and exercises will help you un-lock your creativity as you immerse yourself in the Tuesday 4 – 5.30pm; 5.45 – 7.15pm (ages 8-11) enjoyable world of ‘make-believe’. No previous acting experience needed. New Wednesday 4 – 5.30pm (5 – 7 years) members can join at any stage of the term following a free taster session. Fun and inspiring for children from 5 years, our art club students use a variety of media Contact: 07956 421804 / [email protected] www.drama4adults.com including print, charcoal, pastels, felt tips and clay, resulting in great works of art! A variety of subjects is covered such as portraits, still-life and animals. Wednesday* 8 – 9.30pm £10 per session (normally 8), paid termly Saturday 22 Apr; 6, 20 May; 10, 24 Jun; 8 Jul £7.50 (£40 termly) Mama Vox Singing Club Come and join this fun, relaxed group to hone your singing skills and Saturday Art Club rehearse towards occasional performances! Led by musical director 10 – 11.15am Janet Shell, accompanied by Camilla Jepperson on piano. (5 – 7 years); *Not every Wednesday so contact Janet on 07730 409648 for more info or email 11.30am – 1pm [email protected] (8 – 11 years) The Saturday Art Club Thursday 20 Apr; 18 May; 15 Jun; 20 Jul 7.15 – 9.15pm £5 per session encourages children to interpret into an art form what Poetry & Plonk they have seen and been tutor: Agnes Meadows inspired by, through the Popular, light-hearted monthly poetry event, complementing Riverhouse’s extensive changing exhibitions in our literature programme. Hosted and led by international poet and writer, Agnes Meadows. Robert Phillips Gallery. Each session begins with viewing the exhibition together, discussion Thursday 4 May; 1 Jun; 6 Jul 7.45 – 9.15pm £5 per session about the pieces, and when possible, students are able to Riverhouse Readers meet the artist(s). After this, students work in the studio on their own creative responses facilitators: Rosie Boden & Val Woolford and in doing so experience handling different materials and learn various techniques Enjoy a glass of wine (included in price) and mull over Riverhouse Readers’ book of the throughout the year. month. For discussion on 4 May, ‘Exposure’ by Helen Dunmore – Set in London during the cold War, this novel, by one of our most outstanding modern writers, shows how the 34 horrors of history smash into individual lives. Check the website for future reads. 35 CLASSES FOR ADULTS TO ENROL EMAIL [email protected] or phone 01932 254198

For most classes term starts week commencing Monday 24 April Thursday 10am – 1pm £100* (5 weeks) Life Drawing Thursday 27 Apr; 11, 25 May; 8 Jun; 13, 27 Jul 7.45 – 9.15pm £30* tutor: Corinne Manches Corinne is an established art tutor at Riverhouse. Her career in the creative arts is multi- Riverhouse Writers disciplined. In this class, Corinne will explore appropriate techniques and develop your facilitator: Val Woolford skills to the max in the art of life drawing. All abilities welcome, the group is small and the Local teacher Val, has facilitated the Riverhouse Writers group for many years now. Join setting intimate. this friendly group and improve your word power! £30 per term or £6 per session Call: 07767 403722 or email: [email protected] *excluding materials and model fees Arts & Crafts Thursday 8 – 9.30pm £90* (10 weeks) Monday 8 – 10pm, Tuesday 7.30 – 9.30pm £50 / £90* Creative Drawing Riverhouse Hookers (Crochet) tutors: Melanie Paice / Claire Grahame tutor: Merrian Holland Our creative drawing course is open to all levels of experience and will encourage you to release your creative energy. Many of the materials are provided so you get the Monday opportunity to try out a whole range of resources such as pastels, charcoal and oil pastel. Part 1 (5 week course) – Make beautiful flowery, beaded garlands using thread crochet. The focus will be on relaxing and enjoying art. You will be supported and encouraged to Part 2 (5 week course) – Learn to make a lacy triangular shawl. Includes techniques on use a range of methods and techniques in a sociable and friendly class. chart reading. Tuesday *most materials included Part 1 (5 week course) – Get creative making modern projects with old fashioned doilies. Part 2 (5 week course) – Explore slip stitch surface design. Friday 10.30am – 12noon £95* (10 weeks) *£50 – 5 weeks / £90 – 10 weeks (not including materials) Jewellery Making Saturday 29 Apr; 6, 13, 20 May 3 – 5pm £50* tutor: Sarah Levy Come and learn the basic skills of jewellery. Riverhouse Hookers (Crochet) Beginners Under Sarah’s guidance each student will have the opportunity to design and create a unique tutor: Merrian Holland piece of jewellery. Suitable for complete beginners, rusty hooks or those who are self taught and need Email: [email protected] clarification. Starter packs recommended and available from tutor. Visit www.mezzacraft.com for full course details. *tools provided, but materials will be extra *not including materials Tuesday 9.30am and 11.30am £95/£135/£170* (10 weeks) Enamelling Saturday 29 Apr; 13, 27 May; 17 Jun; 1, 15 Jul 1 – 2.30pm £65 (6 weeks) tutor: Bonnie Mackintosh Fusing glass to copper shows the wonderful colours and effects that can be achieved by Photography for Beginners exploring a variety of enamelling techniques which are practised throughout the year. tutor: Astrid McGechan *£95 (2 hours 9.30am or 11.30am start); £135 (3 hours 9.30am start); £170 (4 hours 9.30am start) The six sessions will cover the basics of photography, such as rules of composition, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field and the characteristics of light, and of course the setup of Wednesday 12.30 – 2.30pm £90 (10 weeks) your camera. Between sessions you have time to practise what you learn with support available throughout. Course material will be provided. Creative Stitch and Textiles tutor: Claire Grahame Saturday 29 Apr; 13, 27 May; 17 Jun; 1, 15 Jul 10am – 12noon £6 per session Claire will lead this course intended to develop a ‘fine arts’ approach to the design of textiles. The course will offer a combination of techniques, such as batik, felting and machine sewing, Woodcarvers with more traditional stitch techniques. This term Claire will be concentrating on silk painting. co-ordinator: Bernard Carr Designed for students with some knowledge and experience of stitching. Join our friendly, informal group of woodcarvers. 36 37 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS FRIENDS AND VOLUNTEERS

Riverhouse thanks all our sponsors and partners. We are exploring more ways that we can work together with local businesses and charities. Please call us on 01932 254198. Riverhouse is a busy arts centre and could not run without its Friends and Volunteers! We are a friendly bunch and we are always keen to welcome new people. You can become a Friend (£15 per household) and also have the opportunity to join a dedicated and ever-growing team of Volunteers. There is a wide range of ways you can help as a volunteer, from helping with Front of House and bar duties to invigilating the Robert Phillips Gallery or helping out in the office. Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre is operated by Riverhouse Barn Limited, registered in England number 2386211, which is wholly owned by The Walton on Thames Barn Angels Community Arts Trust, a registered charity number 292178. Friends of Riverhouse are grateful to the following for becoming Barn Angels helping the If you are interested in helping us by donating your precious time or money please get revenue funding of Riverhouse. in touch.

Angels Guardian Angels Arch Angels Bernard Day Fiona and Peter Hare Ann and Mike Bowtell Andrew and Beryl Gray Pamela and Peter Scott Overstall Charitable Trust Cheques should be made payable to: Margaret Wheeler John and Terry Heller Friends of Riverhouse Eric and Helen Richardson Friends of Riverhouse Jill and Peter Witham Subscription £15 per household and sent to: Mr and Mrs I Thomas If you would like to join the Angelic Community, please The Friends’ Secretary, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Lennie and Gillian Hoffmann contact Susan Segal at [email protected] or on Manor Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2PF 2 Anonymous donors 07977504679. Angels contribute £200 for three years; Guardian Angels £350; and Arch Angels £500 Title ...... Forename(s) ......

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