Creating Community

ISSUE No.6 Spring 2020

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SOCIETY UPCOMING EVENTS 2020 Monday 10 February Monday 9 March Thursday 14 May An audience with Women in Leadership Tenors Un Limited Nigel Owens MBE To book visit tickets.berkhamsted.com For more information please visit berkhamsted.com/society Vyne Dance Vyne Theatre Latest news Courses for adults Cafe Clubs and and projects and children Berkhamsted Ballet Pages 6-7 Page 4 Society Page 5

Pages 8-11 Pages 14-21 Welcome to our exciting We are thrilled to kick Spring season of LIVE ON off our Spring season STAGE performances, of artsLIVE screenings from music gigs to world from the National class Ballet, perfect for the Theatre, Royal Opera House and Ballet, as intimate setting of the Vyne Theatre and well as the Bolshoi Ballet and the West End. a perfect chance to acquaint yourselves Whatever your taste, whether you are a with great artists, dancers and musicians regular or first-time guest, we hope you without having to travel too far! enjoy the Vyne Theatre’s Spring season, brought to you from the world’s best stages.

Director: Corinna Chute Marketing Consultant: James Espinosa Chute Vyne Events Manager: Kate Gillan Website & Digital Marketing: Martin Shone Artslive Screenings: Tom Gribby Graphic Design: Simon Blanchard Theatre Technical Manager: Dorian Brook Office hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm

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Adult Level 1 TBC 18.45 Yoga (Meditation) 17.00 RAD Ballet G4 19.15 Adult Ballet Beginners WEDNESDAY TUESDAY 16.00 ISTD Tap Grade 2 19.15 Ballet Adult level 1 18.00 Ballet Advanced / Professional 10.15 Adult Tap Intermediate 9.30 Pilates TUESDAY 20.00 Karate 18.30 Ballet Technique Teens 16.4517.15 ContemporaryISTD Family Tap Juniors 13.00 Flamenco 16.15 RAD Ballet G1 17.3018.00 GCSEISTD Modern Choreography G2/G3 20.1518.30 BoxercisePole Attack 1 19.1517.00 BalletRAD Ballet Adult G2 level 1 18.00 Contemporary Mids 20.1519.30 YogaPole Attack(Meditation) 2 18.15 Contemporary Mids WEDNESDAY 18.45 Contemporary Seniors 19.30 Pilates 1 TUESDAY 14.00 Ballet Babes 19.30 Commercial/Street Jazz Seniors TUESDAY20.30 Pilates 2 16.00 RAD Ballet G1 THURSDAY 16.00 RAD Ballet Primary 1 10.0020.30 TapPole - AdultAttack Inter 3 / Improvers 16.15 Streetdance Juniors 16.4516.15 RAD Ballet G3G2 WEDNESDAY 16.45 Streetdance Mids 1 10.45WEDNESDAY Jazz - Adults 18.3016.30 RAD Ballet PrimaryRepertoire 2 for Adults 4 18.30 Contemporary Inter/ GCSE 17.30 Streetdance Mids 2 10.15 Tap Intermediate 11.00 Tap - Adult Level 1 TBC 17.00 RAD Ballet G6 19.1518.15 StreetdanceContemporary Seniors/Adv Seniors 19.00 Power Hoops WEDNESDAY17.15 RAD Ballet G5 13.00 Flamenco 19.00 Adult Tap Beginners 19.45 Barre Concept 16.3018.00 PointeBallet Pointework Level 2 - Seniors THURSDAY 16.4519.45 ISTDBurlex Family Tap FRIDAY 17.00THURSDAY RAD Ballet G5 18.30 Tap - Adult Advanced 18.30THURSDAY RAD Ballet Repertoire for Adults 4 17.0016.15 RAD Ballet G4Intermediate 19.15SATURDAY Jazz - Adults Advanced 18.309.45 PoleBarre Attack Concept 1 17.00 RAD Ballet G5 10.00 Lyrical/Contemporary 11-16 17.45 RAD Ballet G7 18.45 Ballet Advanced Repertoire 19.15 Pilates 1 17.45 Ballet Pointe/Freework G4/G5 FRIDAY10.00 Musical Theatre - West End 19.00 Tap Beginners 17.45 Stretch & Conditioning Juniors 19.30 Pole Attack 2 18.45 Adult Ballet Advanced Rep 19.00 Pilates 1 19.45 Adult Ballet Levels 2/3 SATURDAY10.30 Tap - all levels 19.3019.45 Commercial/StreetBallet Level 2/3 Jazz Seniors THURSDAY 10.30 Jazz 1 Mids 10.00 Jazz Juniors (Scholars A & B) 20.1520.00 PilatesPilates 2 2 17.00FRIDAY RAD Ballet G6 11.00 Jazz 2 Seniors 10.15 Adult Barre + Stretch / Pointe 10.30 Musical Theatre (Scholars A & B) 20.30 Pole Attack 3 17.00 Ballet Pointework Intermediate FRIDAY 11.15 Adult Ballet Level 4 10.15 Ballet Barre + Stretch / Pointe 17.45 RAD Ballet Intermediate 11.00 Musical Theatre (Scholars C & D) WEDNESDAY 12.30 Adult Ballet Beginners PRIVATE TUITION 11.15 Ballet Level 4 14.00 Ballet Babes 11.00 Tap Juniors (Scholars A & B) 19.4512.30 BarreBallet Concept Beginners FRIDAY 16.00 RAD Ballet Pre-Primary 11.45 ...inJazz Ballet, Seniors Tap,(Scholars Dance, C & D) 20.00SATURDAY Ballet Levels 2/3 10.1516.00 BalletRAD Ballet Barre Primary + Stretch Acting and Singing also 13.00 Ballet Open Class - Professionals 11.1516.30 BalletRAD Ballet Level G1 3/4 available, for Exams(LAMDA THURSDAY 17.15 RAD Ballet G4 15.45 RAD Ballet Pre-Primary and LCM) or Auditions. 9.45 Barre Concept 16.15SATURDAY RAD Ballet Primary PRIVATE 18.30 Tap - Adult Advanced 9.15 Scholars 1 - Ballet (Pink G1/G2) Please call or email 17.00 RAD Ballet G3 19.15 Jazz - Adults Advanced 9.15 Scholars 2 - Ballet (Navy G3/G4) LESSONSfor availability 19.30 Pilates SATURDAY11.30 Scholars 3 - Ballet (Navy G5) 11.30 Scholars 4 - Ballet (Burgundy Dance, Acting 9.15 Scholars A/B - Ballet (G3/G4) FRIDAY Inter+) & Singing 12.3012.15 Scholars 43 -- PointeBallet (Burgundy(G5/G6) 10.15 Ballet Barre + Stretch Inter+) For exams (RAD, ISTD, 12.30 Scholars 4 - Ballet (Inters/Adv) 11.15 Ballet Level 3/4 13.00 Ballet Open Class - Professional LAMDA & LCM) or 13.1514.30 ScholarsPerformance 4 - Ballet Rehearsals Pointe (by (G6 appt) / auditions SATURDAY Inters/Adv) 14.00 BalletFor moreOpen Class information - Professionals or to book14.00 classes: Ballet Openemail Class [email protected] - Professionals Berkhamsted Arts Centre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 1EH | Tel. 01442 818283 For more information or to book classes: [email protected] Berkhamsted Arts Centre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 1EH | Tel. 01442 818283 Daytime Clubs for Adults

With a packed programme, full of Arts, THEATRE CAFE Culture and Skills Training, the Vyne Theatre opens its cafe to those who are keen to find a new hobby and social circle.

Tailored to suit all tastes, the first group of Vyne Clubs will include: l Ballet Appreciation Society l Extreme Cake Design Club l Sewing Club - costume making l Conversational Language Courses l Seasonal Craft Circle l Active ‘Taster’ fitness/dance classes l Business Networking Platform l Specialist Workshops l Health and Beauty Forum

On Thursdays from 11.30 - 2pm, we are turning our Whether you are a keen participant cosy cafe into a hive of activity with an enticing or an inspired entrepreneur, the set of social events for all ages formed around Vyne Cafe welcomes you to artistic, cultural and educational subjects. Open up become involved in this fascinating programme of daytime activities. your world at the Vyne!

Berkhamsted Ballet Society The Vyne welcomes all lovers of this beautiful art form, to learn and contribute towards the development of a thriving Berkhamsted Ballet Society.

With talks, masterclasses and excursions, our members will enjoy a wide range of related activities, aimed at promoting an understanding of Ballet through the ages. The society will also support the Vyne Membership will include benefits, such Theatre’s on-stage performances by visiting as discounts and priority booking for our dance companies including the Ballet Gala artslive Screening Programme, as well as with Rising Stars from the English National free entry to masterclasses, lectures and Ballet on 14th & 15th March 2020. press events.

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Vyne Dance, in collaboration with Life Holidays, has returned from a truly once-in-a-lifetime dance holiday experience to the beautiful Island of Cuba. Following on from the Sicily trip, our intrepid dance fanatics have watched performances in the stunning Gran Teatro de la Havana, visited daily classes with the Cuban National Ballet, and enjoyed rehearsals with the Pro Danza company under Laura Alonso. In addition to their own daily ballet classes, dancers from the Vyne Adult Ballet group, enjoyed a programme of Cuban delights, from the Tropicana nightclub, water sports on Varadero Beach, to tours around the fascinating town of Havana in pre-revolution Cadillacs.

Supporting Ballet in Cuba We are delighted to announce that The Vyne is launching a support campaign to raise funds for clothing and shoes for ballet students in Cuba, with fundraising events and direct appeals to dancewear providers. For further information and offers of donations to the Cuban Dancers’ Fund, please contact the Centre by phone or through the website. • Eco-friendly, and sustainable product ranges • Innovative gifts, cards and accessories from new and emerging local artists and suppliers • Great, friendly and personal service • Winners of Dacorum Business Heroes Award • Open 7 days a week

HELP SUPPORT YOUR HOSPICE SHOP LOCAL ALL PROFITS GO TO THE HOSPICE OF ST FRANCIS stfrancis.org.uk

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8 | Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk Running alongside the artsLIVE Screenings, we are proud to present the The Vyne Theatre’s forthcoming Performances Programme of live Music, Comedy and Dance events. Enjoy the Vyne’s intimate and atmospheric setting with a fabulous range of music, gigs, comedy nights, classical concerts, masterclasses, and even a Ballet Gala with performers from the English National Ballet. Browse through the following pages for full details on the forthcoming ON STAGE Performances at the Vyne Theatre and book your tickets well in advance as the in-house shows are usually sold out! For the full list of both On Stage Performances and artsLIVE cinema, visit our online box office at berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk COMING SOON... ENJOY THE NEW SEASON! n Don Perera

Budapest Café Friday 24 January 7.30pm Orchestra Live performance

The BCO were established by British composer and violinist, Christian Garrick, and led by him they play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czardas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats. The Budapest Café Orchestra have won legions of fans through their magical and infectious performances. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along the way - hugely entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship, a show by the BCO is good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube.

Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk | 9 Breabach Saturday 15 February 8.00pm Live performance

Traditional songs, contemporary tunes and original compositions from this multi-award winning band (including Best Group Finalist - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017, Songlines Magazine Awards Europe Finalist 2017 and Folk Band of the Year – BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2016).

Acknowledging and respecting the origins of both the music they play and the roots of the band whilst embracing the Vocals), Calum MacCrimmon (Bagpipes, future with new ideas and energy, Breabach Whistle, Bouzouki, Vocals), James Duncan unite the talents of Megan Henderson Mackenzie (Bagpipes, Flute, Whistle) and (Fiddle, Vocals), James Lindsay (Double Bass, Ewan Robertson (Guitar, Vocals, Cajon).

Cardboard Fox Saturday 2 May 8.00pm Live performance

Cardboard Fox are a unique and powerful combination of dexterous instrumental playing, memorable songwriting and energetic live shows. The musicians have their musical roots in bluegrass but their collective influences reach much further. The band features the sibling harmonies of Charlotte and Laura Carrivick (the Carrivick Sisters) on guitar/ vocals and fiddle/vocals respectively, the extraordinary talents of young mandolin player Joe Tozer and the driving and technically demanding double bass playing and harmony vocals of John Breese.

10 | Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk GALA OF STARS

Following the great success of last July’s visit by dancers from the world-famous English National Ballet, the Vyne is delighted to announce the return of Ballet Gala team of Rising Stars for TWO performances only. In addition, Pedro Lapetra will be conducting a Masterclass for Advanced/Professional level dancers on Sunday 15 March, which will be open to the general public.

PROGRAMME: Date: Saturday 14 March 2020 Time: 7.30

Date: Sunday 15 March 2020 Time: 5.00pm Tickets: Balcony £25 / Stalls £ 35 Corporate & VIP Stalls £50 (Includes pre-show Champagne and a £15 donation to the Cuban Dancers Fund)

MASTERCLASS: Date: Sunday 15 March 2020 Time: 11.30-1.00pm Fees: Advanced Students - £20 Tickets: Viewing Gallery - £5

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Budapest Café Orchestra Breabach JAN FEB

FRI 7.30pm 24 SAT 8.00pm 15

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Gala of Gala of Cardboard Stars Stars Fox

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12 | Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk ROYAL BALLET BOLSHOI BALLET ROYAL OPERA

Sleeping Giselle La Bohème Beauty JAN JAN FEB

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WEST END NATIONAL THEATRE BOLSHOI BALLET ROYAL BALLET The Cellist and Dances at a Gathering

Cyrano De Swan Bergerac Lake FEB FEB FEB MAR

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Romeo & Juliet Jewels MAR MAR APR APR

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Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk | 13 Immerse yourself and experience some of the world’s greatest performances, brought to you live via satellite or artsLIVE recorded, straight to the Vyne Theatre’s big screen! Featuring events from the National Theatre, West End Theatre, Royal Opera, Royal Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet, our artsLIVE season ensures you have the best seat in the house, all in the comfort of our fully air-conditioned auditorium with surround sound.

For the full list of both On Stage Performances COMING SOON... and artsLIVE Cinema, visit our online box n National Theatre LIVE (TBC) office atberkhamstedartscentre.co.uk 23 April 25 June ENJOY THE NEW SEASON! 23 July

Sleeping Beauty Sunday 19 January 2.00pm As live

This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. A classic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Ballet both in its new home after World War II and as a world-class company. Sixty years later, in 2006,the original staging was revived, returning Oliver Messel’s wonderful designs and glittering costumes to the stage. Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Marius Petipa’s original choreography beautifully combine with sections created for The Royal Ballet by Frederick Ashton, Anthony Dowell and Christopher Wheeldon. This ballet is sure to cast its spell over anyone who sees it.

14 | Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk Giselle Sunday 26 January 3.00pm Live

Giselle touches upon great and universal romantic themes. In this brand new production, renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky brings a fresh perspective to one of the oldest and greatest works of classical dance, giving the audience an opportunity to discover this iconic ballet anew.

La Bohème Sunday 2 February 2.00pm As live

Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th- century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses for Act II’s evocation of Christmas Eve in the Latin Quarter and a poignant final scene over which the composer himself wept. Richard Jones’s character-led production perfectly captures La bohème’s mixture of comedy, romance and tragedy, with striking designs by Stewart Laing. The cast features some of the greatest interpreters of Puccini’s bohemian lovers performing today, as well as former members of The Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Young Artists Programme.

www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk | 15 Kinky Boots Sunday 9 February WEST 7.00pm END As live

Inspired by true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie (Killian Donnelly) is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola (Matt Henry) is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship. This unmissable musical theatre event celebrates a joyous story of British grit transforming into a high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!

Cyrano de Thursday 20 February 7.00pm Bergerac Live

James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the stage in an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, broadcast live to cinemas from the West End in London. Fierce with a pen and notorious in combat, Cyrano almost has it all - if only he could win the heart of his true love Roxane. There’s just one big problem: he has a nose as huge as his heart. Will a society engulfed by narcissism get the better of Cyrano - or can his mastery of language set Roxane’s world alight? Edmond Rostand’s masterwork is adapted by Martin Crimp, with direction by Jamie Lloyd (Betrayal). This classic play will be brought to life with linguistic ingenuity to celebrate Cyrano’s powerful and resonant resistance against overwhelming odds.

16 | Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk Swan Lake Sunday 23 February 3.00pm Live

Tchaikovsky’s essential masterpiece returns with a new cast for the most beloved ballet in the classical canon. Technically challenging and filled with vibrant emotion, with a stunning and world- famous corps de ballet in perfect unison, the legendary love story between Prince Siegfried and the dual personalities Odette/Odile, born at the Bolshoi Theatre, is a must-see.

The Cellist and Sunday 1 March 2.00pm Dances at As live a Gathering

Choreographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and Director of Bern Ballett, and much in demand internationally. The inspiration for her first work for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the momentous life and career of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. A new work by Liam Scarlett, The Royal Ballet’s Artist in Residence, provides the second part of the programme.

www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk | 17 Fidelio Sunday 22 March 2.00pm As live

Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime. The music is transcendent throughout and includes the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s impassioned Act II cry in the darkness and vision of hope. Tobias Kratzer’s new staging brings together the dark reality of the French Revolutionary ‘Terror’ and our own time to illuminate Fidelio’s inspiring message of shared humanity.

Romeo & Juliet Sunday 29 March 3.00pm Live

In spite of each of their families being merciless enemies, Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love. The rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues will cost Mercutio’s life, causing Romeo a desire of vengeance for the loss of his friend... The tragic fate of the ballet’s star-crossed lovers inspired Prokofiev to create this remarkable cinematic score. From the delicate theme of Juliet to the ominous Dance of the Knights, Bolshoi stars Ekaterina Krysanova and Vladislav Lantratov beautifully embody the two eternal lovers in Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning evocation of love at first sight.

18 | Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk Swan Lake Sunday 5 April 2.00pm As live

Liam Scarlett’s glorious production returns for its first revival. While remaining faithful to the Marius Petipa/Lev Ivanov text, Scarlett’s additional choreography and John Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into perhaps the best- known and most-loved classical ballet. Tchaikovsky’s first score for ballet soars with its symphonic sweep and combines perfectly with exquisite choreography from the grand pas de deux of Prince Siegfried and Odile to the swans at the lakeside. An intoxicating mix of spectacle and intimate passion, the overall effect is irresistible.

Jewels Sunday 19 April 4.00pm Live

This opulent triptych was inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue, celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each bound to its own precious stone: emerald, ruby and diamond. Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty to the three dance schools that had forged his style, each represented by a contrasting gemstone. Jewels offers a unique occasion to enjoy the genius of choreographer’s visually captivating work performed by some of the world’s most dazzling dancers.

www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk | 19 Cavalleria/ Saturday 25 April 7.00pm Pagliacci As live

Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re-creation of life in a south Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and emotions erupt. The award-winning production by Damiano Michieletto presents vividly the fast-moving, shocking events brought about by secret love and uncontrollable jealousy. The music is full of Italianate melody in the great choruses that bring the villagers together in celebration and revelry, alongside the solo arias and tense confrontations that provoke violence and tragedy. With thrilling singing and intense drama, ‘Cav and Pag’ distils into one wonderful night out, the enduring appeal of Italian opera in its most familiar form.

The Welkin Thursday 21 May 7.00pm Live

When she claims to be pregnant, a jury of 12 matrons are taken from their housework to decide whether she’s telling the truth, or simply trying to escape the noose. With only midwife Lizzy Luke prepared to defend the girl, and a mob baying for blood outside, the matrons wrestle with their new authority, and the devil in their midst. James Macdonald (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) directs Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything, Funny Cow) and Ria Zmitrowicz (Three Girls, Mr. Selfridge) in this bold and gripping thriller from Tony Award-nominated writer Lucy Kirkwood (Chimerica, Skins). Broadcast live from the National Theatre in London.

20 | Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk The Dante Thursday 28 May 7.15pm Project Live

Dante’s Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife: it encompasses the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of pilgrims on mount Purgatorio and the dazzling spheres of Paradiso. The poem was inspired by the agony of Dante’s own exile, and traces his path from crisis to revelation guided by his literary hero Virgil and his lost love Beatrice. In this new work, The Royal Ballet’s trailblazing Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor collaborates with an award-winning team – contemporary composer Thomas Ades, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed – to bring us closer to Dante and his extraordinary vision.

Elektra Thursday 18 June 7.45pm Live

Strauss’s thrilling and audacious adaptation of Greek tragedy receives a new staging by the award-winning director Christof Loy. This uncompromising opera, about a daughter intent on bloody revenge and a mother driven to madness, has provoked critics to lively debate and both shocked and excited audiences since its 1909 premiere. Antonio Pappano conducts music that combines violence with moments of exquisite tenderness in his first Strauss interpretation for The Royal Opera since 2002. The outstanding cast includes Nina Stemme in the title role, and Karita Mattila in her role debut as the haunted queen Klytamnestra.

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We will your needs; for rehearsals, performances, shows and workshops. always endeavour to clearly indicate age suitability but Together with a fully licensed bar serving hot beverages as well as we cannot accept responsibility if patrons do find an alcoholic drinks and snacks, it makes the perfect venue for social event or screening unsuitable for their children, as we events, music gigs and parties. are governed by the incoming production companies own recommended age suitability and certification. We have five studio spaces, fully air conditioned with mirrors and We suggest contacting the Centre if you are unsure. All barres, some with sprung floors. All have wifi and Bluetooth sound children must purchase a ticket for a seat. systems. • Berkhamsted Arts Centre has a no smoking policy There is also a meeting room available with a projector and (including e-cigarettes) throughout all areas screen, and a Therapy Room available to hire, either long term or for one-off sessions. • All patrons must hold a valid ticket for the event to comply with Fire and Safety regulations. 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Please • Seats are unreserved contact the Centre if you have a query and we will • Bar opens 30 minutes before, and serves hot and cold drinks as endeavour to resolve the issue. well as alcoholic beverages • To enable us to provide the best possible service with • Concessions are available on selected performances and ticket purchasing, our ticketing records and information apply to under 16yrs and NUS card holders (proof must be are held on computer. We do not sell or pass on your provided) names and addresses to third parties without your • Disabled persons with carers should contact the Centre direct permission. The information is only used to keep you to arrange tickets, and to reserve a wheelchair space informed of forthcoming events and screenings, or to inform you of any changes affecting the event or your • Babes in Arms will only be permitted for certain performances/ booking, and you will always have the option to opt out screenings – please contact the Centre direct to enquire. All of the mailing list if you do not wish to receive further Babes in Arms will be required to purchase a special ticket, on information from Berkhamsted Arts Centre. the door, for £2, and will only be admitted to U or PG certificate screenings/shows, and can then sit on Parent or Guardian’s lap. • BAC and the Vyne Theatre accept no responsibility for the loss or damage to property and equipment PARKING: belonging to either production or performance members. • We are lucky to have (limited) free parking directly in front of the Centre. Most of Northbridge Road has free parking, subject • In accordance with BAC and Vyne Theatre’s venue to availability. We ask our patrons to please park responsibly licences, decisions regarding the exclusion or expulsion and with consideration to other road and Centre users. Thank of visitors/public remain the right of the management at you. all times. • BAC and the Vyne Theatre accept no responsibility for the loss • The Vyne Theatre reserves the right to refuse or cancel or damage to any vehicles parked within the car park areas. any event which is considered inappropriate, dangerous or detrimental to the reputation of the Vyne Theatre, ACCESSIBILITY: BAC, and/or its staff, without reimbursement. • We have a disabled access ramp to the front entrance and • Any person found to be verbally or physically abusive to throughout the Centre at ground floor level, including the BAC or Vyne Theatre staff will not be tolerated and will Theatre and Bar areas. There is also a disabled toilet facility. be asked to vacate the premises. • We can reserve wheelchair spaces in the Theatre – pleased AMBASSADORS: contact the Centre to make arrangements when booking a ticket, and if you require a seat for a carer. • Our Vyne Ambassadors are important to us and support us in a variety of ways. If you would like to volunteer and • Please contact the Centre if you require parking close to the have the chance to watch a show or screening, please Centre as we will endeavour to reserve a car parking space for contact us. you. This is limited and subject to availability.

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ON STAGE COURSES l Regular academy For Adults performances and Children l Master classes l Dance and workshops l Theatre l Graduate Dance Company l Wellbeing Ballet Vyne

EDUCATION COMMUNITY l Dance, Singing l Outreach program and Acting exams in RAD, l Health in the Arts

ISTD, LAMDA DANCE & FITNESS CLASSES

VYNE DANCE ACADEMY CLASSES ADULT CLASSES MUSICAL THEATRE | EDUCATION and LCM BALLET CONTEMPORARY | TAP | JAZZ l Collaborative DANCE & FITNESS MONDAY MONDAY 17.00 GCSE Dance (1 + 2 year course) MONDAY Adult Ballet Level 3/4 11.15 GCSE Dance (2 year course) 9.30 Pilates 18.30 12.30 Adult Ballet Level 2/3 10.30 Pilates 13.30 Adult Ballet Pointework TUESDAY projects Ballet Level 3/4 11.15 15.45 RAD Ballet Pre-Primary tbc 15.45 Tap - Broadway Juniors 12.30 Ballet Level 2/3 l GCSE and A-level 16.15 RAD Ballet Primary 17.00 Tap - Broadway Teens 13.30 Ballet Pointework 16.15 RAD Ballet G2 17.45 Jazz - Broadway Teens 18.45 Yoga 1 17.00 RAD Ballet G1 18.30 Tap - Broadway Adv Seniors 19.00 Ballet Advanced / Professional 17.00 RAD Ballet G3 19.30 Jazz - Commercial Seniors 19.15 Ballet Beginners 19.00 Adult Ballet Adv/Professional 20.15 Yoga 2 WEDNESDAY 19.15 Adult Ballet Beginners Dance courses 10.15 Adult Tap Intermediate TUESDAY TUESDAY 17.15 Contemporary Juniors 9.30 Pilates 16.15 RAD Ballet G1 18.00 GCSE Choreography 13.00 Flamenco 17.00 RAD Ballet G2 18.00 Contemporary Mids 18.30 Pole Attack 1 18.45 Contemporary Seniors 19.30 Pole Attack 2 WEDNESDAY 19.30 Pilates 1 14.00 Ballet Babes THURSDAY 20.30 Pilates 2 16.00 RAD Ballet Primary 1 16.15 Streetdance Juniors l Vocational 20.30 Pole Attack 3 16.15 RAD Ballet G3 16.45 Streetdance Mids 1 16.30 RAD Ballet Primary 2 17.30 Streetdance Mids 2 WEDNESDAY 17.00 RAD Ballet G6 18.15 Streetdance Seniors/Adv 10.15 Tap Intermediate 17.15 RAD Ballet G5 19.00 Adult Tap Beginners 19.00 Power Hoops 18.00 Ballet Pointework - Seniors 19.45 Barre Concept FRIDAY Teacher Training 19.45 Burlex THURSDAY SATURDAY 16.15 RAD Ballet G4 THURSDAY 10.00 Lyrical/Contemporary 11-16 17.00 RAD Ballet G5 9.45 Barre Concept 10.00 Musical Theatre - West End 17.45 Ballet Pointe/Freework G4/G5 18.45 Ballet Advanced Repertoire Juniors 18.45 Adult Ballet Advanced Rep 19.00 Tap Beginners 10.30 Tap - all levels 19.45 Adult Ballet Levels 2/3 19.00 Pilates 1 10.30 Jazz 1 Mids 19.45 Ballet Level 2/3 FRIDAY 11.00 Jazz 2 Seniors 20.00 Pilates 2 10.15 Adult Barre + Stretch / Pointe Adult Ballet Level 4 FRIDAY 11.15 12.30 Adult Ballet Beginners PRIVATE TUITION 10.15 Ballet Barre + Stretch / Pointe 14.00 Ballet Babes 11.15 Ballet Level 4 ...in Ballet, Tap, Dance, 16.00 RAD Ballet Pre-Primary 12.30 Ballet Beginners Acting and Singing also 16.00 RAD Ballet Primary SATURDAY 16.30 RAD Ballet G1 available, for Exams(LAMDA Ballet Open Class - Professionals 13.00 17.15 RAD Ballet G4 and LCM) or Auditions.

SATURDAY Please call or email 9.15 Scholars 1 - Ballet (Pink G1/G2) for availability 9.15 Scholars 2 - Ballet (Navy G3/G4) 11.30 Scholars 3 - Ballet (Navy G5) 11.30 Scholars 4 - Ballet (Burgundy Inter+) 12.15 Scholars 4 - Pointe (Burgundy Inter+) 13.00 Ballet Open Class - Professional FUN PROFESSIONAL 14.30 Performance Rehearsals (by appt) For more information or to book classes: email [email protected] Berkhamsted Arts Centre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 1EH | Tel. 01442 818283 l Holiday courses VENUE l Interactive l State of the cinema art studios l Trial classes l Performance and Taster space sessions l artsLIVE available cinema

For FURTHER INFORMATION and a VIRTUAL TOUR visit www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk | Tel. 01442 818283 BERKHAMSTED ARTS CENTRE Northbridge Rd, Berkhamsted HP4 1EH