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Programme March—August 2019 2 Welcome to Otley Courthouse Cinema @the Courthouse 3 … and our Spring/Summer Programme 2019. Here you will find all our latest programme and event information. We hope you enjoy this season and thank you for your continued THE BOOKSHOP support. Keep up to date with our latest news & events by visiting our website at Thursday 23 May otleycourthouse.org.uk. 113 mins, PG Starring: Emily Mortimer, Bill REFUNDS Movie Nighy, Hunter Tremayne HOW TO BOOK TICKETS Tickets are non-refundable, except in the case BY PHONE OR IN PERSON of a cancelled performance. Resale of tickets Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Street, on sell out performances may be possible Matinees Otley LS21 3AN. providing tickets are returned to the box office. Tel: 01943 467466 MAILING LIST The Box Office is open from 10am–4pm To sign up and receive electronic copies of our Monday to Saturday programme and newsletters please visit our While all details are correct at time of going to website. Movie Matinees start at 2pm press, some changes and additions may take ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH with tea/coffee available from place. Check when you purchase your tickets. DISABILITIES 1.30pm. Edie The Courthouse is fully accessible. Guide Tickets for all films: £5 includes ONLINE dogs and hearing dogs are welcome. otleycourthouse.org.uk tea/coffee and biscuits. EDIE An induction loop is available in the Thursday 11 April 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943
Otley Courthouse2019 March—August E-tickets will be available to print upon All films will be shown with completion of purchase. Courtroom. See website for further subtitles where available. 102 mins, 12A Starring: Sheila Hancock, Please note that booking fees do apply on our details. website. A large print text version of this Kevin Guthrie, Paul Brannigan I, Tonya CONCESSIONS brochure can be made available Tickets Where a concessionary price is listed, these on request. I, TONYA tickets are available for the following groups: Thursday 13 June under 16s, people in receipt of benefits, in full CONTACT US 120 mins, 15 time education and Senior Citizens (60+ and Telephone: 01943 467466 Starring: Margot retired). Please note that children aged 14 and Email: [email protected] Robbie, Sebastian under must be accompanied by an adult at all of Website: otleycourthouse.org.uk Stan, Allison Janney our ticketed programmed events. facebook.com/otleycourthouse JOHNNY ENGLISH Cover image : Toyah. @otleycourthouse STRIKES AGAIN Thursday 11 July 88 mins, PG Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Ben iPateley Bridge HOW TO FIND US Miller, Olga Kurylenko
One Wayp Ocean’s Eight B6451 P fOtley Courthouse Wonder fOne Way OCEAN’S EIGHT The Mercy Boroughgate A659 Pool p A659 Thursday 14 March Kirkgate THE MERCY Market Bus 110 mins, 12A Square Station Thursday 25 April Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate 112 mins, 12A Parish Bondgate Gay Lane Blanchett, Anne Hathaway f Ilkley Church Starring: Rachel Weisz, David A659 The Book of Henry A660 Leeds Road Thewlis, Colin Firth Burras Lane THE CHILDREN ACT THE BOOK OF HENRY Thursday 28 March SWIMMING WITH MEN Thursday 15 August A660 Leeds p 105 mins, 12A A6038 Thursday 9 May 105 mins, 12A f Bradford Starring: 96 mins, 12A Starring: Naomi Watts, Jaeden Stars: Emma Thompson, Starring: Rob Brydon, Rupert Lieberher, Jacob Tremblay Stanley Tucci, Ben Chaplin Graves, Thomas Turgoose We would like to thank the many local companies who give us their support.
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Blue Rose Code Knight & Spier March—August 2019 March—August
OTLEY FILM SOCIETY LUNCHTIME Saturday 2 March Friday 8 March Shoplifters 8pm 8pm Otley Film Society is a not £12.50 £15 for profit organisation that is SHOPLIFTERS MYSTERY FILM 2019 CLASSICAL bluerosecode.com peterknight.net/knight-and- committed to bringing diverse Thursday 21 March Thursday 23 May spiers cinema to Otley. To find out 121 mins, 15 It is now traditional to leave the RECITALS more about the films, details of last screening of the season Music Dir: Hirokazu Koreeda Music membership and how to buy free until after the international Brand new to Otley BLUE ROSE 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse film awards. Watch out for the Courthouse, these are held guest tickets, go to LEAN ON PETE CODE KNIGHT & otleyfilmsociety.org.uk or title nearer the date. once a month on a Thursday Thursday 11 April SPIERS email lunchtime at 1.05pm and last A nomad both geographically 121 mins, 15 and musically, Ross Wilson On a Summer’s day in 2016, [email protected] for 45mins. Tickets are £5 and Dir: Andrew Haigh (Blue Rose Code) writes from the organisers of Folk East Tickets Thursday screening of films include a free tea/coffee and the heart. His new album, The Festival masterminded one start at 7.45pm with bar open biscuit. LOVELESS Water of Leith, addresses of the most intriguing and from 7pm. themes of love, loss, travel, exciting collaborations on Thursday 25 April OTLEY Guest Tickets: £5. 21 MARCH home, accepting the past today’s folk scene. Peter 127 mins, 15 FILM SOCIETY Leeds College of Music and embracing the future. His Knight, legendary violinist and Dir: Andrey Zvyagintsev QUIZ Students, Phill Mainwaring music incorporates the sounds ex-member of folk-rock band (Violin), Robyn Saunders of soul, jazz, folk and pop – a Steeleye Span was paired with (Clarinet) & Nathalie McEvoy hallmark of Blue Rose Code leading melodeon player and Friday 31 May (Violin). that has seen him compared ex-Bellowhead member, John 7.30pm to John Martyn, Van Morrison Spiers, for a special one- £6 18 APRIL and Tom Waits. Blue Rose off performance which left Code was recently featured on audiences in awe. Otleyfilmsociety.org.uk Leeds College of Music Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4), the With a standing ovation and Students, Molly Darley esteemed Quay Sessions (BBC roars for more, and much (Saxophone) & Archie Batty Radio Scotland) Blue Rose FILM SOCIETY to the delight of folk fans (Trumpet). Code was recently featured QUIZ everywhere, Knight and Spiers on Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4), decided not to leave things Book your table (by phoning the esteemed Quay Sessions 16 MAY there. The pairing of violin and 01943 884070) for this (BBC Radio Scotland), and won melodeon is not a new one, popular annual quiz – the 20 JUNE Scottish Album of the year but in the hands of Knight and The Post questions are not just about 2017. Supported on the night 18 JULY Spiers, improvisation and films. Ticket price not only by local musician Henry Parker. includes an evening of fun 22 AUGUST invention meet the listener at every turn. These uniquely but also a ploughman’s Musicians for these dates will buffet and prizes. Teams of gifted musicians make a Even When I Fall be confirmed nearer the time. not more than six please. sublime pairing and create Funny Cow EVEN WHEN I FALL The bar will be open from a live performance to be remembered for a long time. Thursday 7 March FUNNY COW 7pm. 93 mins, 12A Thursday 9 May Dir: Kate McLarnon, Sky Neal 102 mins, 15 Dir: Adrian Shergold 6 7
Otley Science CafEz
DNA Science Cafe Kate Fox Remi Harris Hope & Social The Selfish Giant
Saturday 9 March Thursday 14 March Friday 15 March Saturday 16 March Sunday 17 March Wednesday 20 March 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 10.45am & 1.30pm £15 £5, under 18s free 2–3.30pm workshop £12 £14 standing ticket £9 adult, £7 children – free Ages 8+ otleysciencefestival.co.uk 7.30pm performance remiharris.com £18 for limited guaranteed accompanying adult with every dnaofficial.com £17 workshop and seating 10 children Talk performance Music hopeandsocial.co.uk Age 3+ and their families Variety SCIENCE CAFÉ £12 performance REMI HARRIS soapsouptheatre.com 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse2019 March—August katefoxwriter.wordpress.com Music DNA: WE KNOW Speakers set out their key Remi Harris is an exciting Theatre/Family ideas in 10-15 minutes and 20 Spoken Word guitarist from the UK whose HOPE & SOCIAL WHAT YOU’RE SoapSoup Theatre & THINKING slides. Then it’s over to you to unique style draws inspiration Back by popular demand ask the questions. Watch the KATE FOX: from gypsy swing, jazz & Tessa Bide present this local band hail from the Tickets Andrew and Darren, best website for new speakers. All WHERE THERE’S blues. He has performed at far-flung corners of England, THE SELFISH known as mind reading double welcome, whether you are a MUCK, THERE’S Buckingham Palace, Montreal Scotland and Northern Ireland act DNA, took the nation by beginner, an expert or still at Jazz Festival, at The BBC but their home is in Yorkshire. GIANT storm when they appeared school. BRAS Proms and with Jamie Cullum. Formed in 2008 their music Grinter the giant shuts herself on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017 Performed by stand-up poet away in her cold house, In his live shows Remi is based on a mixture of indie with their incredible telepathic Kate Fox; a comic and thought- surrounded by huge snowy performs an eclectic mix music, a falling out of love ability known as “The Gift”. provoking show about the gardens, enclosed by high of original compositions, with the record industry and a Wowing the judges, live real Northern Powerhouse, frost covered walls. Outside, improvisations, jazz standards still heartfelt belief in the twin audience and viewers at home, Northern Women! This the children discover a chink in and new arrangements powers of music and people! the duo went on to reach the funny, gently subversive the giant’s wall, changing the of music from Django live finals of the hit ITV talent performance uncovers the As well as gigging, touring, course of their lives forever. Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes show. Their first audition has hidden history of the writers, playing festivals, making and Inspired by the touching Montgomery, Charlie Parker, reached almost 10 million scientists, sportswomen, releasing records, they like children’s story The Selfish Peter Green and many more. YouTube views alone. politicians, protestors, to involve people in most Giant by Oscar Wilde, we are He plays a variety of acoustic musicians, innovators and everything they do… and they thrilled to welcome award- Performed completely live, and electric guitars and the activists who represent the never cease to amaze. winning children’s theatre they can ask volunteers to shows are interspersed with grit, determination and spirit of specialist Tessa Bide, to concentrate on the name his commentary on the history Buy your tickets quickly as this the North’s women. explore an unusual friendship, of celebrities, telephone of the music and instruments event will sell out. and how even the grumpiest numbers, credit card numbers, Join Kate for an afternoon he’s playing. Remi will be giant’s heart can melt when a word in a book, the name of writer’s workshop where you accompanied by Simon Smith spring finally comes. the street they grew up on, will have an opportunity to on double bass. a relative’s name... literally contribute to the evening’s Expect powerful storytelling, anything. With devastating performance. From Britain’s captivating puppetry and a speed and accuracy, the pair first astronaut Helen Sharman, sprinkling of theatre magic! are then able to reveal what to the first female speaker that name, number or word of the House of Commons, is, every time. Prepare to be Betty Boothroyd, this thought amazed as the hit duo bring provoking show sees stand their show to Otley. up poet and Radio 4 regular Kate Fox question who gets remembered and why. 8 9
Toya National Theatre Live The Lindisfarne Story Saltaire Where is Mrs Christie? Degas Exhibition
Saturday 23 March Thursday 28 March Saturday 30 March Friday 5 April Saturday 6 April Friday 12 April 8pm 7pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm £25 £13 Adults £20 £8 Adult £13 £8 toyahwilcox.com £12 Courthouse Friends lindisfarnestory.co.uk £6 Concession worcester-rep.co.uk exhibitionsonscreen.com nationaltheatrelive.org.uk saltairevillageexperience. Music Music co.uk Theatre Film TOYAH: Film/Theatre THE WHERE IS MRS Exhibition on Screen 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse2019 March—August ACOUSTIC, NATIONAL LINDISFARNE Talk CHRISTIE? present UP CLOSE & THEATRE LIVE: STORY: A TWIST SALTAIRE Agatha Christie was one of DEGAS: PERSONAL THE TRAGEDY IN THE TALE WORLD the greatest and most prolific PASSION FOR
thriller writers of all time. In Tickets Household name, pop icon, OF KING Founding member Ray Laidlaw HERITAGE SITE PERFECTION 1803–1876: 1926, she was at the centre TV presenter, and stage/ RICHARD II and former frontman Billy of a mystery as perplexing as Directed by screen actress Toyah comes Mitchell present a joyful, funny MARIA GLOT any of her fiction; a series of David Bickerstaff to Otley this March with her Recorded Screening and emotional celebration Simon Russell Beale plays Well-known speaker and events that sparked one of the Running time 85 minutes Acoustic, Up Close & Personal of Tyneside’s favourite tourist guide from Saltaire biggest and most extensive show. This is a unique chance William Shakespeare’s Richard band, featuring acoustic Journey from the streets of II, recorded from the stage village. There is so much to manhunts in history. to experience Toyah in an performances of Lady Eleanor, learn about Saltaire and Sir Paris to the heart of a superb of the Almeida Theatre in Her crashed car was intimate setting where music Meet Me On The Corner, Run Titus Salt – if you think you exhibition at the Fitzwilliam London. This visceral new discovered in Surrey and the and stories take centre stage. For Home, Fog On The Tyne already know it, prepare to be Museum in Cambridge, production about the limits of famous author was missing, and more! amazed at this amusing and whose extensive collection This lively, entertaining and power will be directed by Joe presumed dead by many revealing show comes in the When Alan Hull, Rod Clements, in-depth presentation! of Degas’ works is the most Hill-Gibbins, whose previous for eleven days. When she representative in Britain. form of Toyah performing an plays include Little Revolution Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe and was eventually found at a unplugged set of her well- at the Almeida and Absolute Ray Laidlaw exploded onto the luxury hotel in Harrogate, the With exclusive access to view loved hits and classic songs, Hell at the National Theatre. UK music scene in 1970, their author claimed that she was rare and diverse works, this alongside recalling stories sparkling songwriting quickly suffering from amnesia and film tells a fascinating story of from her colourful, thirty-five- Richard II, King of England, is established Lindisfarne as the Degas’ pursuit for perfection irresponsible, foolish and vain. remembered nothing. Neither year career. A talented duo standard-bearers for acoustic- the press nor the police through both experimentation of guitarists, Chris Wong and His weak leadership sends based rock, cutting through with new techniques and his kingdom into disarray believed her… Did she lie or Colin Hinds, accompany Toyah the prevailing pop and glam was it really amnesia? lessons learned from studying on meticulous and melodic and his court into uproar. sounds of the 70s and earning past masters. It uses written acoustic versions of the hits Seeing no other option but them the biggest selling album As in all good thrillers, all will be accounts by friends and It’s A Mystery, Thunder in The to seize power, the ambitious of 1972 with the classic Fog revealed. Actor Liz Grand (The commentators, and the Mountains, I Want to Be Free Bolingbroke challenges the On The Tyne. International Second-Best Bed), presents narration of letters written and Good Morning Universe. throne and the king’s divine success followed, and thanks her stunning one woman show. by Degas himself, to reveal a right to rule. to a string of unforgettable From filming pop videos complex truth behind one of songs their music continues to on horseback at 5am in the the most influential French be heard on the radio today. In morning to acting alongside artists of the late 19th century. this unique show, Ray and Billy Katharine Hepburn and perform all those great songs Laurence Olivier this is a show and more, and share first-hand which lifts the lid on working in the story of the band behind the entertainment business. them. 10 11
Otley Green Fair The John Palmer Acoustic Band Hansel and Gretel John Peel’s Shed Paul Mayhew-Archer Gilmore and Roberts photo ©Elly-Luca
Saturday 13 April Saturday 13 April Saturday 20 April Saturday 20 April Friday 26 April Saturday 27 April 10am-4pm 8pm 2.30pm 8pm 8pm 8pm FREE £11 in advance £9 adults £12 £15 £12 otleycourthouse.org.uk £15 on the door £7 children johnosbornewriter.com gilmoreandroberts.co.uk jonpalmeracousticband.com Age 3+ and families Comedy Family puppettheatre.co.uk Theatre PAUL MAYHEW- Music OTLEY GREEN Music JOHN PEEL’S ARCHER: GILMORE AND 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse2019 March—August FAIR THE JON Theatre/Family SHED/CIRCLED INCURABLE ROBERTS Norwich Puppet Theatre Whether you are concerned PALMER IN THE RADIO Contemporary folk/acoustic present OPTIMIST about local issues or national ACOUSTIC BAND TIMES The debut stand-up tour from duo Gilmore & Roberts and international events, there The Jon Palmer Acoustic band HANSEL AND the multi award-winning co- combine award-winning Tickets will be a stall at the Green Fair Writer and theatre maker song writing with astounding return to Otley Courthouse GRETEL John Osborne returns to the writer of The Vicar of Dibley. to give you information and Paul’s co-written or worked musicianship and their for their third consecutive Deep in an enchanted forest, stage with a double bill of two advice, as well as helping you on many much-loved comedy trademark harmonies to create year, with rousing choruses; everybody’s looking for evocative, funny and heart- to make decisions about how catchy-as-hell melodies; shows – I’m Sorry I Haven’t a powerful wall of sound. you can become more active something to eat. A tasty warming storytelling shows. superb musicianship; bags of A Clue, Old Harry’s Game, Nominated three times at the and involved in aid of the treat, a sticky sweet – some energy; plus, the dynamic and Cult Edinburgh sell out show Mrs Brown’s Boys, Spitting BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, wellbeing of the planet. children’s feet? Hansel and sophisticated song writing of John Peel’s Shed is about Image and Roald Dahl’s Esio Katriona Gilmore (fiddle, Gretel are lost, searching a box of records that once Stalls featuring local crafts Jon Palmer. Trot starring Dustin Hoffman mandolin) and Jamie Roberts for a way home, only to find belonged to Radio 1 DJ John will also be on offer. Rainbow and Judi Dench. Now Paul (guitar) met while studying at The musical chemistry themselves on the menu of a Peel, and were won by John Morris side will dance in has Parkinson’s but he’s still Leeds College of Music and displayed by this band goes sweet-toothed witch. Osborne in a competition in the courtyard before and laughing. released their debut album in from strength to strength ... Goody and Storey and 2002. This is the story of what after lunch. There will be a Following his BBC One 2008. Since then, the duo has it’s almost becoming alchemy! Norwich Puppet Theatre he did next with those records. ‘Sticker Art’ workshop using Documentary, Parkinson’s: The toured Canada and mainland With some classic ‘JPAB’ present a colourful retelling of The show was a complete recycled materials for children Funny Side (for which he won Europe, played some of the songs that you’ll know and the classic Grimm’s’ fairy tale, sell out at the 2011 Edinburgh aged 7–11 throughout the the Grierson Award for Best UK’s biggest acoustic festivals, love, plus new material and serving up a feast of delicious fringe, receiving five-star day. (Under 8’s should be Documentary Presenter), a toured with folk rock legends special guests, this stunning music, dynamic scenery reviews and was adapted for accompanied by a parent). triumphant debut at London’s Fairport Convention and won group are quickly becoming a and knock-your-socks-off BBC Radio 4. The café will be open serving Comedy Store, and a sold- countless accolades for their ‘must-see’ show every year at puppetry. A show to tickle your our special Green Fair menu the intimate Otley Courthouse. After touring the country it’s out month at the Edinburgh genre-spanning work. of vegetarian and vegan food eyes your ears, and your taste back for a few performances Fringe, here’s a one man Back by popular demand, the as well as Fairtrade drinks and Tickets sell quickly, so grab buds. alongside John’s new show show about the therapeutic duo will perform tracks from snacks. yours now. Circled in the Radio Times, power of comedy. Paul is not their new album A Problem of about his grandfather’s Further details will be available contagious, but he is worth Our Kind, which contains some collection of old magazines on the Courthouse website catching. of the most stripped-back and the changing ways all of us nearer the time. arrangements of Gilmore & watch television. Roberts’ career so far. 12 13 Otley COURTHOUSE
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Mamma Mia Here We Go Again Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Voices Together
Sunday 28 April Thursday 2 May Friday 3 May 3pm 7pm 7.30pm £10 adults, £8 concessions £13 Adult £7 (seniors & children) film & food. £12 Courthouse Friends £5 adults, £3 concessions Music (seniors & children) film only. Film/Theatre VOICES Film EVERYBODY’S TOGETHER Otley Courthouse2019 March—August 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Fizz, Film and Fish ‘n’ TALKING ABOUT Raising funds for Singing for Chips – presented by JAMIE the Brain, Otley Courthouse Choir and Otley Singers are Otley Film Society Recorded Screening
joining forces for an evening of Tickets MAMMA MIA Inspired by a true story, song. Singing is such a joyful Everybody’s Talking About experience which lifts the HERE WE GO Jamie is the new hit musical spirits and all in a great cause. AGAIN for today. Jamie New is sixteen Otley Courthouse Choir is a 114mins, PG and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t community choir group singing Join us for an afternoon quite fit in. Jamie is going to songs from folk traditions screening of this family film, be a sensation. Supported by from across the world. Otley Saturday 4 May Sunday 12 May with a glass of fizz and followed his brilliant loving mum and Singers is also a community by fish and chips (or veggie surrounded by his friends, choir singing for pleasure and 7.30pm 3pm option). Jamie overcomes prejudice, occasional performance with £5 FREE beats the bullies and steps a wide repertoire of tunes, otleycourthouse.org.uk otleycourthouse.org.uk In 1979 young Donna, Tanya including pop! and Rosie graduate from out of the darkness, into the Oxford University – leaving spotlight. They will be joined by the EXHIBITION LAUNCH: MURDER, MAYHEM AND Donna free to embark on John McCrea, Rebecca Sheeptown Songsters from COURTHOUSE CREW OTLEY COURTHOUSE a series of adventures McKinnis, Shobna Gulati, Lucie Skipton. There might even be throughout Europe. On her some mystery guests joining – 15 YEARS OF OTLEY Shorthouse and Lee Ross Event journeys, she makes the lead a twenty-four-strong us (though they don’t know COURTHOUSE acquaintances of Harry, Bill company and an eight-piece it yet)! Come along and be A chance to find out more about the history and Sam – the latter whom she band that will ‘sweep you away entertained. Event of the Courthouse before it became an arts falls in love with, but he’s also centre. Come and hear about the history of the on a tide of mischief, warmth In the last few months we’ve been working the man who breaks her heart. building, the stories of the courtyard plaques and exuberance’. With ‘songs with ‘Humans of Leeds’ to put together a and other interesting anecdotes about this In the present day, Donna’s that have the wow factor’ led photographic exhibition of the people at Otley fascinating part of Otley’s past. Admission is pregnant daughter, Sophie, by singer-songwriter of The Courthouse. This includes volunteers, staff, free, but places are limited so tickets should be dreams of renovating a Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, regular users & audience members – put simply booked in advance. taverna while reuniting with this funny, fabulous, feel- – everyone that makes the Courthouse special. her mother’s old friends and good, musical sensation has Come and see the exhibition, enjoy some live Donations welcome. boyfriends on the Greek island been wowing audiences and music & nibbles and celebrate our 15th birthday of Kalokairi. critics alike. Join us for this with us! performance recorded at The Apollo Theatre on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. 14 15
Rura Andrew Maxwell photo © Steve Ullathorne Siobhan Miller Robin Nolan Trio Silsden & Steeton Male Voice Choir Otley Chamber Orchestra Concert March—August 2019 Sunday 5 May Friday 10 May Wednesday 15 May Friday 17 May Saturday 18 May Sunday 19 May 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm £15 £14 £15 £16 £8 £9, under 18s free rura.co.uk siobhanmiller.com robinnolanmusic.com To book tickets please email otleychamberorchestra.com Comedy tickets@steetonmalevoice. Music ANDREW Music Music co.uk Music RURA MAXWELL: SIOBHAN ROBIN NOLAN OTLEY
Music otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse Rura are a multi award-winning SHOWTIME MILLER TRIO SILSDEN & CHAMBER act and one of Scotland’s most With Showtime Andrew Siobhan Miller is recognised Simply put, The Robin Nolan ORCHESTRA sought-after folk-based bands. continued his long run of as one of the shining stars on Trio are one the world’s best STEETON MALE With two heralded albums, a CONCERT domination of the Edinburgh the Scottish folk scene. She known and most admired VOICE CHOIR Tickets Methodist Church Hall third released in June 2018, Fringe. A memorable cocktail is the only three-time winner gypsy jazz acts of the last 20 & GUESTS and extensive international of personal stories, astute of Best Singer at the Scots years. Robin has been lauded MANHATTAN Otley touring, Rura affirm their political observations and Trad Music Awards (2011, 2013 for his musical genius and An evening of classical position as one of Scotland’s the odd surprise foray into and 2017); a trio of successes sensibilities by Willie Nelson, VOICES music to raise funds for leading groups. Their character cameos, it won yet that was topped off earlier last Rolling Stones bassist Bill Steeton Male Voice Choir, one the Courthouse. Since its exquisitely rugged yet refined another barrage of five-star year with the accolade of Best Wyman, and the late Beatle of Yorkshire’s best and most foundation in 2009, the Otley blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, reviews for one of the festival’s Traditional Track at the BBC George Harrison. Legendary known choirs, are delighted Chamber Orchestra has flute, bodhran and guitar has most universally acclaimed Radio 2 Folk Awards. That track in the Django Reinhardt world, to present an evening of song rehearsed fortnightly at the won a devoted following in acts. Now, it’s ‘showtime’ for was Banks of Newfoundland, Robin has played with every and music with their first Courthouse. many corners of the globe, from Siobhan’s second solo major Gypsy Jazz artist and visit to Otley Courthouse, the rest of the country. Members come from Otley amongst audiences and critics album, Strata; a beautifully rich headlined every major Gypsy alongside their guests from Andrew is known for his eagle- and surrounding areas, with alike. compendium of traditional and Jazz festival across the globe. Scarborough, the Manhattan eyed, passionate current- over 50 experienced players, Back by popular demand, this contemporary folk song. Recent highlights include a Voices. affairs comedy, showcased in sell-out show for Jazz FM at conducted by Chris Pelly. promises to be another sell out Mercury, Siobhan’s third his many appearances on BBC London’s The Royal Albert This will be an evening of song Chris started conducting the gig from this highly talented solo album, was released on Radio 4 (News Quiz, Welcome Hall, a standing ovation from to suit many tastes with an Otley Chamber Orchestra on quartet. 2nd November, and this time to Wherever You Are, Public a packed-out Lincoln Centre eclectic mix of music from an occasional basis in 2014 she’s presented us with a fine Enemies). He’s been seen audience in New York, and a serious to soul, swing and and became their musical collection of self-written songs on – among others – Live at current record deal with the show, folk and comic. A choir director in 2016. He studied that skilfully merge the folk the Apollo (BBC One), Have I George Harrison family label of 50+ provide a powerful and music at the University of traditions that have inspired, Got News for You (BBC One), HOT records. moving classical male voice Leeds and now arranges Celebrity Juice (ITV2) and and nourished her work since sound under the direction of their International concert Mock the Week (BBC Two); and an early age, with her own The trio features top Dutch new MD Catherine Sweet. season. Chris is also the to a whole new generation he is contemporary approach to double bassist Arnoud Van Musical Director of the Leeds Guests Manhattan Voices is the devilish voice of MTV’s Ex music. Den Berg and UK guitar Haydn Players, Mirfield led by Sue Hartley, Principal on The Beach. virtuoso Chris Quinn forming Choral Society, and regularly Siobhan has recently been of Scarborough Academy one of the tightest rhythm conducts the West Yorkshire Join Andrew for a night of touring with Eddi Reader, so of Music. Their repertoire is sections in the business. Symphony Orchestra. wit and satire in today’s very we are delighted that she has varied and punctuated with turbulent world! found time to come to Otley Expect some of the finest, stunning solo performances and play a gig as part of her hottest guitar playing you’ll and together with the Steeton latest UK tour. ever hear. Male Voice Choir we can guarantee a musical treat. 16 Wharfedale Bee Keepers Association celebrates 17 World Bee Day Sunday 19 May 2–9.30pm wharfedalebka.org.uk
Edgelarks La Boheme Human Flow
The UN has decided that the Wednesday 22 May Saturday 25 May Sunday 26 May importance of bees should be highlighted to draw attention 8pm 7pm 7.30pm to the essential role bees £14 £13 Adults £5 adults and other pollinators play in philliphenryandhannahmartin. £12 Courthouse Friends £4 Film Society Members and keeping people and the planet co.uk Courthouse Friends healthy. There is much to see Film/Theatre and find out about bees, so Music LA BOHEME Film
come and join in activities otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse2019 March—August 7pm EDGELARKS Otley Film Society, which are guaranteed to Free Recorded Screening entertain, inform and amuse. Edgelarks fly in on the tailwind Wharfedale Amnesty and From the World’s Most Otley Welcomes present: Talk/Demonstration of BBC award winning duo Spectacular Opera series, Phillip Henry and Hannah 2-5pm experience the love, laughter HUMAN FLOW Tickets CHECK OUT A The Secret Life of Bees Martin. The pair’s new Free and loss of La Boheme at the (12) VIRTUAL HIVE project takes the roots of magnificent Handa Opera on 7.45pm Over 65 million people around their previous work, from Sydney Harbour. Puccini’s Talk/Demonstration Find out what it’s like to the world have been forced Free the traditional music of the beloved classic – the original become a beekeeper, how from their homes to escape SPOT THE British Isles to Indian classical bohemian love story – has long bees are faring in 2019, as well famine, climate change QUEEN BEE Film slide guitar to the stomping captivated audiences around as what are the current threats and war in the greatest roots party of Phil’s beatbox the world. His music swells with Find out how bees talk to each to bees in the UK? To be THE SECRET human displacement since harmonica! love, soars in ecstasy, crackles other and experience the accompanied by some honey LIFE OF BEES World War II. Human Flow, The pair began their musical with jealousy and cries with waggle dance. Look closely at cake tasting. an epic film journey led by 12A, 104mins journey together living in heartache. a sting under the microscope. internationally renowned artist a small caravan in the hills This is the tale of Lily Owens, a With lavish sets and costumes Ai Weiwei, gives a powerful near Exmouth, Devon. From 3.30pm 14-year-old girl who is haunted transforming the harbour-top visual expression to this recording their first album, Free by the memory of her late stage into a romantic Paris massive human migration. Singing the Bones, at home in mother. To escape her lonely winter, Opera Australia’s The documentary elucidates their living room in the dead life and troubled relationship glittering production will be an both the staggering scale Film of night, they have gone on to with her father, Lily flees to a unforgettable delight. of the refugee crisis and its produce three more records, MAYA THE BEE South Carolina town that holds profoundly personal human each time refining the process U, 89mins the secret to her mother’s impact. Captured over the and honing their production past. Taken in by the intelligent course of an eventful year in Freshly hatched bee Maya skills. and independent Boatwright 23 countries, the film follows a is a little whirlwind and won’t sisters, Lily finds solace in Edgelarks, which is both their chain of urgent human stories follow the rules of the hive. their mesmerizing world of new band name and their that stretches across the globe. One of these rules is not to beekeeping. fourth studio album, is their trust the hornets that live Human Flow is a witness to its most innovative work to date. beyond the meadow. When subjects and their desperate This event is sponsored by Recorded in May 2017 this is the Royal Jelly is stolen, the search for safety, shelter and Wharfedale Bee Keepers an album about the fact that hornets are suspected, and justice: from teeming refugee Association and though free, in the end, we have far more Maya is thought to be their donations to WBKA will be camps to perilous ocean in common than things that accomplice. No one believes welcome on the day. Please crossings to barbed-wire Maya the Bee divide us. that she is the innocent victim. book your places at the borders; from dislocation and Courthouse box office for the Expect an evening of thought disillusionment to courage, films. provoking and lyrical music. endurance and adaptation. 18 19
Otley Science CafEz
Gyles Brandreth Discover the UK Parliament A Band Called Marlice Mari Wilson All My Sons Science Café
Sunday 2 June Thursday 6 June Friday 7 June Saturday 8 June Sunday 9 June Thursday 13 June 5pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 2pm 7.30pm £20 £5, under 18s are free £10 in adv, £12 on the door £18 £13 Adults £5, under 18s free Age 11+ abandcalledmalice.com mariwilson.co.uk £12 Courthouse Friends otleysciencefestival.co.uk gylesbrandreth.net Talk nationaltheatrelive.org.uk EMPOWERING Music Music Talk Comedy PEOPLE: A BAND CALLED MARI WILSON Film/Theatre SCIENCE CAFÉ 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse2019 March—August GYLES DISCOVER THE MALICE: THE Mari Wilson (The Neasden NATIONAL Speakers set out their key BRANDRETH: UK PARLIAMENT DEFINITIVE Queen of Soul) first arrived on THEATRE LIVE: ideas in 10-15 minutes and 20 BREAK A LEG! the scene in the early eighties ALL MY SONS slides. Then it’s over to you to Presented by Lynn TRIBUTE TO THE with her skyscraper beehive ask the questions. Watch the Tickets Tickets They say all political careers Hobson, Senior Education JAM hairdo, bizarre sense of fashion Recorded Screening website for new speakers. All end in tears. In Brandreth’s and Engagement Officer A Band Called Malice has and fully choreographed Recorded at The Old Vic in welcome, whether you are a case it’s tears of laughter quickly taken the tribute twelve-piece band The London, Academy Award- beginner, an expert or still at as the actor, author, ex-MP, Come along and find out more about what the UK Parliament world by storm in their quest Wilsations. winner Sally Field (Steel school. One Show reporter and QI, Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) is, what it does and why you, as to become the number one In 1982 Mari’s records began Have I Got News for You and and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, a citizen, should get involved! choice tribute-act to The Jam. entering the charts and she Countdown star is back on tour Independence Day) star in The talented trio are the real soon had six hit singles, the with his new show celebrating This introductory workshop Arthur Miller’s blistering drama deal and guarantee to take you biggest being Just What I’ve all things theatrical. Without will explore how you can begin All My Sons. back to When You’re Young, Always Wanted and Cry Me hesitation or repetition (and to get your voice heard in with an evening of single just a touch of deviation), Just parliament. What’s the best A River, both taken from her America, 1947. Despite hard releases and album tracks album Showpeople. Mari also choices and even harder a Minute regular Gyles delivers way to contact your MP? What from The Jams early Fire & a dazzling hour of wit, wisdom, does the House of Lords do performed Dusty Springfield knocks, Joe and Kate Keller Skill, through to their very last and Cilla Black songs with The are a success story. They have high drama, low comedy, and and how can you contact release. hilarious name-dropping. them? What are the different BBC Concert Orchestra for built a home, raised two sons ways in which MPs and Lords As Jam fans themselves, A Friday Night is Music Night. and established a thriving business. But nothing lasts can raise issues on your Band Called Malice will not Her critically acclaimed 2016 forever and their contented behalf? disappoint and guarantee album Pop Deluxe, (the album lives, already shadowed by the a show full of high-octane of songs previously made Find out all this and more loss of their eldest boy to war, energy, angst, aggression, famous by Dusty, Cilla, Petula with this interactive session, are about to shatter. With the passion and soul of their idols. and Sandie) continues to be a featuring a quiz and activities. return of a figure from the past, big part of her fabulous show, This is a standing only gig. long buried truths are forced together with her well-known to the surface and the price of hits and a few surprises. their American dream is laid Mari’s audience is mesmerised bare. by not only her voice but her Jeremy Herrin (NT Live: This spontaneous wit and natural House, People, Places & storytelling, testament to 38 Things) directs a cast including years of touring. Jenna Coleman (Victoria), and Colin Morgan (Merlin). 20 21
Sharon Shannon Gillian Anderson © Pari Dukovic and Lily James The Chef Show Treasure Island Free Solo Small Island © Perou. Design: Bob King Creative
Saturday 15 June Thursday 20 June Saturday 22 June Thursday 27 June Friday 28 June Thursday 11 July 8pm 7pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.45pm 7pm £22 £13 Adults £12 £16 Adult £4 £13 Adults sharonshannon.com £12 Courthouse Friends raggededgeproductions. £15 Courthouse Friends £12 Courthouse Friends Nationaltheatrelive.org.uk wordpress.com £11 Child (aged 5-16)/NUS Film nationaltheatrelive.org.uk Music Students Otley Film Society SHARON Film/Theatre Theatre Under 5s Free Presents Film/Theatre 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse2019 March—August SHANNON & NATIONAL THE CHEF SHOW chapterhouse.org FREE SOLO NATIONAL SECKOU KEITA THEATRE LIVE: By Nick Ahad from an Theatre/Family 12A, 100mins THEATRE LIVE: Folk superstar Sharon ALL ABOUT EVE original idea by Stefan SMALL ISLAND
Chapter House Theatre Part of Otley Walking Tickets Shannon is one of the biggest Escreet By Joseph L Mankiewicz presents: Festival Recorded Screening names in modern folk music. Backstage tales of what it’s The button accordion player Adapted and directed for like to work on a busy Saturday TREASURE Follow Alex Honnold as he Adapted by Helen from County Clare has the stage by Ivo van Hove night in the local curry house. ISLAND becomes the first person ever Edmundson. Based on the recorded and toured with Gillian Anderson (X-Files, to free solo climb Yosemite’s novel by Andrea Levy Two actors play a cast of Join Chapterhouse Theatre Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead NT Live: A Streetcar Named 3,000ft high El Capitan Wall. Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize- thousands in a series of heroic Company for this brand-new O’Connor, Jackson Browne, Desire) and Lily James With no ropes or safety gear, winning novel Small Island and comic tales inspired by adaptation of everyone’s Steve Earle, The Waterboys, (Mamma Mia! Here We Go he completed arguably the comes to life in an epic new interviews with real people in favourite swashbuckling Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss Again) lead in All About Eve, greatest feat in rock climbing theatre adaptation. Experience the trade. They are also joined pirate adventure: Robert Louis and Shane MacGowan to recorded from the West End in history. the play in cinemas, filmed by a chef from a local Indian Stevenson’s Treasure Island. name but a few, and has London. on stage as part of National restaurant, who will be offering When he stumbles across a achieved multi-platinum album Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. All About Eve tells the story a cookery demonstration. All coveted treasure map, young sales and topped the charts Small Island embarks on of Margo Channing. Legend. to be followed by a chance Jim Hawkins finds himself on numerous times in her home a journey from Jamaica to True star of the theatre. The to taste the food and share an epic adventure in the hope country.Amongst Sharon’s Britain, through the Second spotlight is hers, always has conversation with your local of finding Treasure Island. But biggest successes was the World War to 1948 – the year been. But now there’s Eve. Her chef and the cast. A deliciously not everyone is to be trusted, album Galway Girl which went the HMT Empire Windrush biggest fan. Young, beautiful entertaining night out for all and a dark secret is lurking on four-times platinum in Ireland docked at Tilbury. The play Eve. The golden girl, the girl the family! board the ship... Don’t miss this with the title track winning her follows three intricately next door. But you know all much-loved story, adapted the Meteor Award for most connected stories. Hortense about Eve…don’t you…? for stage in among some of downloaded song two years yearns for a new life away the most beautiful open-air running, followed in 2009 by a Lifting the curtain on a world from rural Jamaica, Gilbert venues the UK and Ireland Lifetime Achievement Award. of jealousy and ambition, this dreams of becoming a lawyer, have to offer. Sharon will be joined by new production, from one of and Queenie longs to escape the supremely charismatic the world’s most innovative Secrets, pirates, gold: will her Lincolnshire roots. Hope Senegalese kora master theatre directors, Ivo van Hove young Jim Hawkins discover and humanity meet stubborn Seckou Keita, a key collaborator (Network, NT Live: A View Treasure Island? reality as the play traces the on her latest album. from the Bridge), asks why tangled history of Jamaica our fascination with celebrity, and the UK. A company of 40 youth and identity never actors take to the stage of the seems to get old. National Theatre in this timely and moving story. 22 OTHER EVENTS/CLASSES/ 23 ROOM HIRE/INFORMATION
Dean Friedman Moving Landscapes
Wednesday 31 July Monday 5th – Saturday 10th OTLEY 7.30pm August £25 10am-4pm MAKER deanfriedman.com £250, Early Bird £210 (before Guiseley Arts Club 30/4/19) SPACE Music skinnerreleasingnetwork.org DEAN NOW OPEN 01943 467466 / otleycourthouse.org.uk / 467466 01943 Otley Courthouse2019 March—August
FRIEDMAN MOVING If you are an avid tinkerer, Dudley Nixon Hailed by critics and fans LANDSCAPES passionate inventor, creative alike as a one of the finest genius or someone who just Skinner Releasing likes to ‘Make’, this is the place songwriters of his generation, VISUAL ARTS AT THE COURTHOUSE Tickets Technique (SRT) for you. Dean Friedman has achieved Classes 6–10 and Dance The Courthouse is happy to be March legendary, pop-icon status for Improvisation The Courthouse arts able to host monthly visual arts Prince Henry’s Grammar chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky and resource centre has exhibitions. Throughout the School Sixth Form Students Stars, Lydia, McDonald’s Girl Through the week we will transformed the block of its year we display art and crafts, April and more. explore SRT in the Courtroom building that was formerly some of which will be on sale. If Guiseley Arts Club and outside; finding improved used by Citizens Advice into you are a maker and would like A consummate entertainer, alignment, ease, articulation Friedman will be performing a maker space. Spearheaded to have your work included, or May 2019 and freedom of movement. by Dr Marty Jopson (the BBC’s for more information, please Courthouse Crew with songs from throughout his Poetic imagery, hands on four-decade career, including The One Show’s scientist, email Humans of Leeds partner work and movement who also helped start Otley familiar, radio hits and fan [email protected] June explorations will encourage Science Festival) the scheme favourites. Invite family and the releasing of old habits, Dudley Nixon friends and join Friedman operates on a monthly Prince Henry’s Grammar School allowing new possibilities to membership basis while also for an evening of powerful, occur. These ideas will be poignant and hilarious songs staging sessions that are open taken into two contrasting to the public. Courthouse about the ordinary and environments; the secluded extraordinary lives we share. Chair David Robson said: “The COURTHOUSE forest of Timble and the vast, idea is to have as many tools as rocky landscape of Brimham possible to help people make DESIGNER Rocks. Inside and outside things”. CRAFT FAIRS are integrated, allowing new On the last Sunday of each month to There are workbenches, perception and creativity to coincide with the Otley Farmers Market sewing machines, 3D printers, emerge. from 9.30am–1pm. Our Designer Craft electronic development kit, Fairs showcase the talents of local craft An opportunity to let go, solder stations and more - all workers. All items are designed and made reconnect with the body, mind to help you get creative. and natural earth all whilst by the stallholders, and you have the dancing and sharing oneself If you would like more chance to buy unique, handmade jewellery, with wonderful artists, dancers information or arrange a time stationery, gifts, art work and more! and lovely, positive open- to visit then please visit our Admission is free and the café is open, so minded people. The course is website otleymakerspace. come along for a browse, a cup of Fairtrade accessible to all. To book or blogspot.com tea or coffee and a piece of cake! To have a for more email please email stall of for further information please email [email protected] Courthouse designer craft fairs [email protected]. 24
OTLEY ROOM HIRE CLASSES AND COURTHOUSE We have a number of rooms WORKSHOPS FRIENDS available to hire for private A wide variety of clubs, SCHEME meetings, 1-2-1 workshops societies and classes run and classes, training days and in the Courthouse every The Friends Scheme conferences; the Courtroom, day and for all age ranges – continues to be our way to the Robing Room, Sec 1, the from language to exercise Otley Courthouse2019 March—August say thank you for being a loyal Art Room as well as the bar classes, community choir supporter and champion and café for private events. All or orchestra to book club or of the Courthouse, but with rooms have flexible layouts creative writing. You can pick an increased emphasis on and hold different capacities up a list from the Courthouse benefits for Friends. depending upon your reception or download one As a Friend, you will receive: requirements. We can cater for from our website. any budget and offer packages • A reduction of £1 per ticket to include refreshments and For all booking enquiries email: at the Box Office on Friends’ lunch within the price. [email protected] tickets for selected events* or phone 01943 467216. Book your party here with us • A priority copy of the and let us put the “art” into programme “party”! As well as private BECOME A • Regular emails to give you events such as gigs, talks and warning of any additional presentation evenings, our VOLUNTEER and special events venue is the perfect backdrop Volunteers are the life blood to any event. of the Courthouse. With • 10% discount at the their vital help we run the Courthouse Cafe. For further information please email roomhire@ café, box office, or steward Becoming a Friend costs £20 per otleycourthouse.org.uk events. Full training and year and is payable in cash, by support is given. If you can card, cheque or standing order. spare some time, contact the Volunteer Coordinator on Donations above £20 will 01943 467216 or volunteer@ enable us to claim Gift Aid on otleycourthouse.org.uk. the additional amount. Thank you for your continued support to the Courthouse. Your generous support and donations enable us to continue to offer an eclectic and interesting programme of events and activities. *Terms and conditions apply – see otleycourthouse.org.uk for full details. otleycourthouse.org.uk design dg3 design