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Introduction 3 Online booking Emily Boulting Director Hire 3 Please visit our website Autumn 2018 sees the 100 year anniversary of the end of WWI. As www.riverhousebarn.co.uk or book through part of the commemorations, our community stitch project, the Theatre 4 our Facebook page. Mount Felix Tapestry, is embarking on an end to end tour of New Zealand and will not be back for over a year! Family Theatre 8 By phone Community Events Special Events 10 Box Office: 01932 253354 Our ever popular celebration of Black history month returns in Children's Events 11 By email October - the African Arts Open Day offers workshops in [email protected] drumming, dance and crafts, as well as a high adrenaline Magic 12 By post performance. It really should not be missed! Comedy 12 Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Manor Road Christmas at Riverhouse Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2PF – Film 14 We have a wonderful Christmas programme, featuring ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘The Little cheques payable to Riverhouse. Please Match girl’, and our family show this year is a charming story 'The Jolly Christmas Words 16 enclose SAE. Postman’. With your help we will be creating an exhibition inspired by the traditional fairy Classical Music 19 Concessions tale characters that the postman visits on his rounds. Unless otherwise stated, concessionary Folk Folk 24 ticket prices apply to children 16 and Following on from the huge success of our first Walton Folk Festival, we have a great Jazz 26 under, full time NUS card carrying students, programme over the season featuring a special Christmas gig from the wonderful registered unemployed, pensioners aged O’hooley and Tidow! More Music 28 65+. For visitors who require a carer or Classical helper to assist them, we offer that carer or Café 31 In September we have an exciting weekend culminating in a day of chamber music helper a free ticket. Exhibitions 32 featuring the Doric String Quartet. The event celebrates the work of Pamela Spofforth Conditions of sale MBE, co-founder of Pro Corda, a national chamber music educational organisation for Workshops 36 All details were correct at the time of young people. The weekend also features a concert by international pianist Barry Classes for Children 37 going to press. Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Douglas, and later in the season we welcome back another great artist, Stephen hough. reserves the right to make changes to the Comedy Classes for Adults 39 programme when circumstances dictate. All this and a good dose of comedy, with Richard Digance in November, as well as Steve Sponsors and Partners 42 Exchange or refund of tickets Bugeja and Ali Cook injecting a little magic! Friends and Volunteers 43 Tickets may not be exchanged or the Theatre money refunded. Please check your We have some brand new companies and some old favourites. Veteran actor, Malcolm tickets at the time of purchase. The box Rennie, brings us his one man show following the extraordinary story of ‘Shackleton’s office will accept tickets for resale (but Carpenter’, and Louise Jordan performs ‘No Petticoats here’, a powerful story about resale is not guaranteed). Women in WWI told through story and song. Children’s shows We request that parents and carers consider the age recommendations for hIRINg OUR SPACES each of the children’s shows before booking (and enquire if in any doubt). All our facilities are available to hire for performances, Access exhibitions, concerts, conferences, celebrations, Riverhouse is fully equipped to welcome meetings and training days. Please email disabled visitors. [email protected] for more information. • Wheelchair spaces for performances The Barn Kitchen can cater for your event. We have a (advance booking essential) range of menu options depending on the type of • Dedicated parking spaces event and your budget. Whether you are holding a • Level access to the barn and studio large corporate event or require a buffet for a wake, and a lift to the gallery party or a christening, we have a range of flexible • Induction Loop options to suit all occasions. For more info go to • Accessible toilet www.barnkitchenriverhouse.co.uk 2 3 ThEATRE Friday 28 Sept 8pm TOURING PRODUCTION £15 (£13 concs, £5 students)

Friday 7 September 8pm TOURING PRODUCTION HiLo Productions partnered by the Rialto Theatre £15 Brighton and the Beacon Arts Centre Greenock present the New Vic and Eastbourne Theatres’ production of Birds On A Wire Shackleton’s Carpenter Productions present Tell Me on a by Gail Louw Shackleton's Carpenter, harry McNish, was the only Sunday man who challenged The Boss on the ice floes of (music Andrew Lloyd Antarctica. Shackleton's Endurance sank in Webber, lyrics Don Black) Antarctica, leaving him and his crew of 27 stranded. A one-woman show that McNish, brilliant carpenter and shipwright, defied charts the course of an Shackleton, but went all the way with him and played English woman newly an absolutely vital role in ensuring all 28 were saved. arrived in New York. For all his bravery and ingenuity, McNish was one of Brimming with optimism, the very few who were never awarded the Polar she sets out to seek Medal. Now again, alone and destitute, one still night success, companionship on the dockside, he challenges Shackleton one last and, of course, love. But time. In his fevered mind he relives the Endurance expedition, pitting himself against as she weaves her way Shackleton and plagued by the ghosts of his past. how did he antagonise the hero of through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches, she Antarctica? how does he come to terms with it? begins to wonder whether – in fact – she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places. Malcolm Rennie has performed in theatres throughout the world as well as over 20 West End shows. he has most recently appeared on TV in Sherlock and Mr Selfridge. Starring Riverhouse favourite - actress/singer Rebecca Thorn “Rebecca gave a sympathetic and sophisticated performance” Folking World Suitable for age 11+

Saturday 8 September 2pm LOCAL PRODUCTION £2 “Thunderous applause for a very powerful, clever, elegantly constructed play. Getting one character to create several others on stage is no easy task, but Louw's writing & Rennie's performance made the illusion really believable.” 4* Fringe review online Quick Fix Theatre presents Four Families of the Fallen Saturday 27 October 8pm TOURING PRODUCTION £14 (£12 concs) by Ben Wilson Four x 10-minute original plays inspired by REAL Louise Jordan presents PEOPLE and TRUE EVENTS to commemorate the No Petticoats Here centenary of the end of the First World War. Stories of First World War women through song In the summer of 1918, four war-weary Elmbridge families of servicemen killed in the great War Award winning singer, songwriter and musician, prepare to attend their local annual memorial Louise Jordan shares the stories of inspirational service. But with no end to the war in sight for the women who challenged expectations, through community divided by patriotism, gender and original song and storytelling. From the woman who social class, emotions run high and the families dressed as a soldier on the Western Front, to the find themselves facing some uncomfortable women football players banned by the FA; the home truths. ambulance drivers running the gauntlet of enemy This innovative performance was inspired by the wooden roll of honour in St James’ Parish fire in Flanders and the so-called ‘surplus million’ Church, Weybridge, and is based on local historical research. It gives an exciting glimpse single women. into local social history as each play gives voice to the past and explores many of the “a gutsy and meticulously researched project” Songlines often-unspoken truths about life in Britain 100 years ago. “one of the most touching and powerful folk albums of Devised and performed by the ensemble cast, ‘Four Families of the Fallen’ is the final the year" The Sunday Express stage of a nine-month community theatre project supported by “the diligence of a scholar and the heart of an artist” R2 Magazine The RC Sherriff Trust and led by Quick Fix Theatre, to mark the “Made me want to stand up and fight.” Emily centenary of the end of the First World War. “If my history teacher taught me stories like that, I would definitely listen!” Josie 14yrs For more see: https://quickfixtheatre.wixsite.com/4families “As a father of with two adult sons, it’s life changing to listen to.” Rob 4 5 ThEATRE Friday 30 November 8pm TOURING PRODUCTION £14 (£12 concs)

Friday 16 November 7.30pm LOCAL PRODUCTION Theatre Tours International, in £8 (£6 concs) association with Maverick Theatre Company, present The Long Sunset A Christmas Carol by R C Sherriff Performed by Guy Masterson Writing in ‘The Spectator’, hugh Cecil wrote, “in Adapted and Directed by The Long Sunset, [Sherriff’s] build-up of suspense, as order and humanity break down, Nick Hennegan is chilling”. Written in 1955, The Long Sunset From the text by Charles begs the question: “Is it better to remain part of Dickens a large, Europe-wide organisation, or is it better Original Music by Robb Williams to go it alone?” Although the organisation in Finally, Olivier Award winner, guy question is The Roman Empire rather than the Masterson, last seen at Riverhouse European Union, R C Sherriff’s play addresses with ‘Under Milk Wood’ in 2003 issues that are as relevant today as they were returns with festive favourite ‘A Christmas Carol’. Famed for bringing multiple characters when it was first written. to vivid life, Masterson recreates Scrooge, Marley, the Fezziwigs, Tiny Tim et al, in an enchanting performance that will dazzle and linger long in the memory. guaranteed to get you into the Christmas Spirit - in many more ways than one!

“Masterson's production is an understated warning and a celebration of the hope for human kind. In short, it is A Christmas Carol for our time.” Public Review “Just when you thought you'd seen enough Christmas Carols to guide you to your grave, along comes one of the best yet!” BBC Radio “Sheer unadulterated pleasure! Expect the words and characters to be brought wonderfully to life! An unmissable offering. A guttural, totally undeniable performance!” Scotland on Sunday of Fern Hill & Other Dylan Thomas Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November* LOCAL PRODUCTION £15 Wednesday 12 December 7.30pm LOCAL PRODUCTION £8 (£6 concs) From the team of Fast & Loose Theatre, the agreeable people Journey’s Other End present Jane Austen and by R C Sherriff Following the success of the film adaptation of Friends Journey’s End, Sherriff was encouraged by Jane Austen was an observer several film studios to write a sequel. he turned his of life and she populated her focus on the debilitating effects of war on those writing with people we who survive it and specifically to the character of recognise today. In the 200 Stanhope, as he struggles to come to terms with years since her death, her the pressures of civilian life whilst haunted by the novels, letters, poems and plays past. In the end, the film studios were relunctant have never been out of favour. to make a film that dealt with very real, very Sometimes serious, sometimes contemporary issues and Sherriff moved on to amusing, sometimes poignant. other projects. Using the scripted scenes, notes Founder of Fast & Loose, Celia * Saturday 17 November 8pm and research that Sherriff undertook, the R C Andrews, has brought together familiar Sunday 18 November 5pm Sherriff Trust presents a ‘staged presentation’ of and new faces to present a new play the sequel to Journey’s End. by Patricia Jones. her innovative Sunday 18 November 3pm - Regency Tea dramatisation of Austen's writings will before the 5pm Matinee (£15 performance, ensure you have an evening of £10 tea, or £22 for tea and matinee) “a little quiet cheerfulness." Regency Workshop see page 36.

6 7 FAMILy ThEATRE Friday 14 December 7pm £12 (£10 children)

The Last Baguette presents Sunday 7 October 2.30pm (4pm workshop) TOURING PRODUCTION £9* The Little Match Girl Lempen Puppet Theatre A warming tale for winter: London. Company presents Christmas Eve. The snow is falling. A little Cardboard girl struggles fiercely through the cold. We follow her throughout the day as she Carnival (The encounters the funny and zany characters of the vibrant city streets. In Carnival of the an attempt to stay warm she strikes a Animals) match. The flames blaze to life, illuminating her fantastic Christmas Trunk, Tail, Ears or Wings? visions. We enter the tumultuous world of Carnival creates itself from her imagination, meeting talking turkeys, all sorts of things! dancing rats, Queen Victoria, Prince This is ‘Carnival of the Albert and their chattering Christmas Animals’ but not as we know tree. having delighted audiences in it. Dissected for body part 2017, The Last Baguette returns with this potential to create the touching, madcap and heart-warming ‘ultimate animal’, we take inspiration from the music by Camille Saint-Saëns, a little help show. Written by T A Woodsmith, winner from Darwin and a whole lot of cardboard to mash up a show full of puppet possibility. of the Sunday Times Playwriting Award, the show uses visual storytelling, live music and Inspiration and delight for everyone from 4 to 104. puppetry to shine a light on hans Christian Andersen’s classic winter tale. With their own inimitable style, Lempen has taken the fantastic music by Camille Saint- Suitable for age 4+ Saëns, and an exploration of the material of cardboard, movement and invention to make an accessible, visual production with no text, refreshingly focussed on the magic of “The energy and commitment of the company is infectious… beautiful imagery and memorable puppetry, to leave audiences inspired by both the animal theatricality of the music and moments. This is unique theatre with a great heart” Theatre Bath the creative potential of the simple cardboard box. Suitable for age 4+ *£9 (£7 children); £6 Workshop Saturday 15 – Saturday 22 December 4pm £10 (£8 children)

Saturday 3 Nov 11am & 2pm TOURING PRODUCTION £9 (£7 children) Story Pocket Theatre presents The Jolly Christmas Theatre of Widdershins presents Snow White, Rose Red and Postman ‘Once upon a Christmas Eve Bear Brown Just after it had snowed Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best The Jolly Postman (him again!) friends – have lived in the forest since they were Came down the jolly road; Babes in the Wood. Not as worldly wise as their And in the bag upon his back mother would have liked, they are nonetheless, An…interesting load.’ kind, caring and sometimes a little over-enthusiastic The Jolly Christmas Postman is on his in their deeds! final delivery of the year and he visits When their quiet life is interrupted by a friendly well-loved characters such as Miss bear, a new chapter begins. But why has the bear Riding hood and humpty Dumpty chosen them as playfellows? Why is there sadness and many others, with a gift for all this in his eyes? And who on earth is that rude little Christmas time. man with a ridiculously long beard that they keep Award-winning Story Pocket Theatre bumping in to? brings this timeless Christmas tale and colourful characters to life in a brand new show full All questions will be untangled in this new show of music and puppetry, adapted from the bestselling book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. from the Woods of Widdershins, using puppets, Age 3+ storytelling, original music and a fantastical “Story Pocket Theatre… producing some of the best children’s theatre we have seen.” fairytale forest. Suitable for ages 5+ ThreeWeeks 8 9 SPECIAL EVENTS ChILDREN ’S EVENTS

Saturday 13 October - Workshops throughout the day Performance 5.30pm Sunday 9 September, 28 October, 2 December 3.30pm £4/£2* Story Café Bring a cushion and cuddly toy to our creative storytelling events. Enjoy crafty projects, themed activities and a tea-time treat - the perfect afternoon outing for families with small children. 9 September - The Button Collection, by Helen Hamill and Christina Ryan helen and Christina read stories from The Button Collection, a newly published series of magical, traditional picture books featuring a selection of different buttons - but these are no African Arts Open Day ordinary buttons; from Bertie the Soldier Button to Bethany the Explorer Button; each has an enchanting story to tell. Variety Show, Workshops, Craft and Food 28 October - Room on the Broom, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Bantu Arts returns for the fourth year The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and running, as we celebrate Black history mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away Month. There will be workshops in Art, the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, a dog, a bird and a Crafts, Drumming and Dancing, frog come to the rescue, and would like a ride on the broom followed with an exhilarating and as their reward. But the broomstick isn’t used to such a heavy energetic performance by the load and.... snap! The witch’s animal friends had better think wonderfully talented dancers and fast - and look out for the dragon! musicians who have entertained us for the last three years! 2 December - The Jolly Christmas Postman, by Janet and Allan Ahlberg Craft and Food Fair in the Courtyard It’s Christmas Eve and the Jolly Postman is delivering greetings – open all day from 10am to various fairy-tale characters - there are cards, games, jigsaws and surprises for all. What African Themed Saturday Art Club a busy time he has making sure all our favourite characters have a happy day. (£7.50) *£4 (Age 3+) £2 (Age 2 and under) Includes a drink and teatime treat 10am - 11.15am (5-7 years) 11.30am - 1pm (8-12 years) Sunday 14 October, 25 November 3.30pm £7/£5* Drumming Workshops £10 (£5 child) 10am, 11.30am, 1pm Lucky Dip Disco Learn the basics of African Drumming A retro disco party for children under beats - drums provided or bring your 7, with their grown-ups own. great fun for all ages. Bubbles, lights, games and musical Dance Workshop £10 (£5 child) – 2pm mayhem! Award winning DJ, Janek get moving with the Bantu Dancers - Adults and Children of all ages Schaefer, returns with his retro Disco for welcome. children and their adults to dance together. his Lucky Dip Disco invites you Africa Variety Show £10 – 5.30pm to select the records from a collection of A high octane, super entertaining mix of African dance and music, which will get you up classic dancing music from the 1920s to and on your feet! Most African dances are folk - traditional dances used by ethnic groups the 2010s. Pre-booking is essential to to express their values, identity and beliefs. They are created by communities in response avoid disappointed kids! Refreshments to different social, economic, political or climatic conditions and passed down through available from the cafe .́ generations. The result is a passionate exhilarating performance which is an absolute must for all ages. *£7 child, £5 adult, non walkers free 10 11 MAgIC Friday 2 November 8pm £15

Saturday 3 November 8pm TOURING PRODUCTION £15 (£13 concs) Ali Cook: Principles of Deception Star of the West End magic spectacular, ‘Impossible,’ ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’ (ITV1), 'Dirty Tricks' (Ch4), 'Monkey Magic' (Five), ‘Psychic Secrets ‘(Five) and the ‘Jerry@Trick’ show with Jerry Sadowitz (Five). Ali Cook returns with his own brand of awe-inspiring magic and off-beat comedy. Expect to be genuinely amazed.

“The Show is Perfection” Broadway Baby “You blew us away” Penn & Teller “Immensely Funny” Daily Telegraph “His tricks are dazzling” The Daily Mail “Supremely talented” Time Out “Ali Cook’s illusions are thrilling” The Big Issue “Cook proves magic isn’t all about wearing ridiculous outfits & making the Statue of Liberty vanish” Maxim Magazine Suitable for ages 8+ (Recommended guidance) Watch Ali’s magic here: https://youtu.be/lvSKdWFhXhg

COMEDy Richard Digance Richard resumes as normal, after his golden Anniversary celebrations of 2017, with a series of dates doing what he loves best: telling stories, playing the guitar and singing songs. This Saturday 8 September 8pm £12.50 year there's a whole new show, having shaken off the nostalgic trip of 50 years last year. With a BAFTA Nomination as TV Entertainer Of The year and gold Award recipient from The British Academy of Composers, he turned his back on show biz for his first love of Steve Bugeja: Almost music and live performance. 4,000 live shows, 62 British tours, 14 books, 3 stage plays, 32 Following three critically acclaimed shows and direct from albums and nearly 4 million youTube visits says it all. he composed the audio book music the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Steve Bugeja hits the road for his for Bill Bryson’s best-seller ‘The Road To Little Dribbling’; his Animal Alphabet poems, third and largest UK tour. serialised by the BBC, are used as English teaching aids, and in 14 countries from The USA As seen on ‘Love Island: Aftersun’ (ITV2) and ‘Russell howard’s to Swaziland, his guitar instrumentals are used on numerous TV productions. he supported Stand Up Central’ (Comedy Central), Steve has also been Robin Williams at The London Palladium, and Steve Martin in the USA. On TV he played making a name for himself internationally as he has been guitar with Queen’s Brian May, Status Quo and The Moody Blues. yes, after 50 years he's invited to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy still doing what he loves. Festival twice, appearing on both ABC TV’s ‘Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow’ and on ‘Comedy Up Late’. Friday 21 September, 26 October, 23 November 8pm £12.50 Steve hates showing off, so for each accolade below, he’s listed one negative to balance it out. BBC New Comedy Award Winner. Voted “most likely to be Mock Tudor Comedy Club forgotten” at school (the reunion was in February, apparently). Our very own Mock Tudor Comedy Club is back with our regular Prolific writer for shows such as ‘The Russell howard hour’, ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘The Now Friday club night, featuring the cream of Britain's comedy circuit. For Show’. The poems he wrote for Emily Newton in year 12 went ignored. Invited to perform well over a decade we have given you the chance to see nationally at the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Was one of only three people known comedy stars perform on the Riverhouse stage alongside in his year not to be invited to Emily Newton’s 18th birthday party. some of the funniest emerging talent in the country. Booked in association with Britain's foremost comedy agency, Off The Kerb. “Drum tight, as if polished by a sitcom writers’ room to cram as many jokes in as humanly possible” Chortle Check www.riverhousebarn.co.uk, Facebook and Twitter for news of line ups as they are “An eye for comic detail that’s all his own” Guardian confirmed. Scotsman 12 “Plentiful jokes and compelling storytelling” 13 FILM Sunday 4 November 7pm

September – December 1.30pm £2 Shadows Fall The Silver Screen – Over 60s Film Club Screening of the winning Please note that as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of the R C Sherriff Trust, from entries from the September – December 2018 The Silver Screen will run a retrospective of films scripted by R C Sherriff. Special Licences have been obtained to show a number of these films and so Short Film an entrance fee of £2 will be charged. Free screenings for Silver Screen Members will Competition return in January 2019. 2018 Wednesday 5 September have you got Odd Man Out the kind of dark imagination that Starring James Mason, Kathleen Ryan & Robert revels in Newton. Directed by Carol Reed frightening Screenplay by R C Sherriff & F L green people? Could Wednesday 19 September you translate That Hamilton Woman these thoughts Starring Laurence Olivier & Vivien Leigh. Directed into a short by Alexander Korda movie? We are Screenplay by R C Sherriff & Walter Reisch looking for terrifying, horrific, Wednesday 3 October grotesque short Home at Seven films that will Starring Ralph Richardson, Margret Leighton & grab you by the Jack hawkins. Directed by Ralph Richardson throat and leave Screenplay by Anatole de grunwald. Based on the you screaming play by R C Sherriff. for more? If you have just Wednesday 17 October such a horror The Dam Busters movie hiding in Starring Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave & Derek the dark recesses Farr. Directed by Michael Anderson of your Screenplay by R C Sherriff. imagination, we Wednesday 7 November would like to give you the The Four Feathers opportunity to Starring John Clements, Ralph Richardson & June bring it out fully Duprez. Directed by Zoltan Korda formed to scare Screenplay by R C Sherriff. the pants off a Wednesday 14 November larger audience. The Night My Number Came Up As part of the 200th Anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’, Riverhouse Barn Arts Starring Michael Redgrave, Sheila Sim & Centre and The R C Sherriff Trust are looking for your short films. Entries must be no longer Denholm Elliot. Directed by Leslie Norman than two minutes and made by residents of Elmbridge. Screenplay by R C Sherriff There are three categories: Wednesday 5 December 11-14 year olds Journey’s End 15-18 year olds Starring Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany & Asa Butterfield. Directed by Saul 19+ Dibb. Screenplay by R C Sherriff & Simon Reade Closing date for submissions is Friday 5 October. To reserve seats for the films, please contact Sherriff Trust on 01932 For more information email [email protected] 229996 or email [email protected] 14 15 WORDS Thursday 25 October 7.30pm £3

A Talk by Roland Wales Thursday 13 September 7.30pm £3 on the door From Hampton Wick to Hollywood: Royston Pike Lectures present RC Sherriff's Life in the Movies Martin Pailthorpe: From In 1932, after the worldwide success of his First World War One Extreme to Another classic, ‘Journey’s End’, R C Sherriff travelled to hollywood to write movies for Universal Studios. It was the start of a 30-year Martin Pailthorpe has a wealth of stories career, during which he became one of Britain’s best paid from 30 years working as a TV producer in screenwriters, and a byword for quality in the film industry. In some of the most remote and challenging total he contributed - in whole or in part - to over 50 films, environments on earth. From the slopes of including classics such as ‘The Invisible Man’ (1934), Everest to the Australian and African bush, ‘goodbye, Mr Chips’ (1939), ‘The Four Feathers’ (1939), 'That from Siberia and the Arctic to the jungles hamilton Woman' (1941) and many more - including, of of guyana and South East Asia, his talk course, his most famous - ‘The Dam Busters’ (1955). In this explores how film crews mount far flung illustrated talk, Roland Wales, R C Sherriff’s biographer, expeditions and return with the goods. discusses Sherriff’s approach to his screenwriting, his views on From ‘One Extreme to Another’ recalls trips with the likes of Ray Mears, Leo houlding, hollywood, the producers he liked to work with (and those he didn’t), the numerous Monty halls and Chris Ryan - and the film that helped to launch Bear grylls' career. obstacles he had to overcome, and the classic scripts which have never been produced. Martin Pailthorpe is a television producer and director with over 25 years' experience of making challenging programmes in remote and testing environments. his films can Saturday 10 November 7.30pm £5 regularly be seen on BBC and Discovery Channel.

Thursday 11 October 7.30pm £3 on the door Roger Wilson reads from ‘Anna Uncensored’ - Royston Pike Lectures present a story of Love, Not War Roland Wales: The Real On this, the eve of the centenary of the end of Journey's End WWI, local author Roger Wilson, presents stories, with music and images, taken from his newly Presented in partnership with the R C published ‘ghost autobiography’ ‘Anna Sherriff Trust, celebrating 25 years. Uncensored’. The memoir is based on the R C Sherriff arrived in France in September experiences of his grand-father in the War, and the 1916, and was quickly embroiled in the centenary of his falling. trench warfare which he hated. he Stories of War and Love, are sourced from the cache of over 700 letters written by Lt. g h remained there until wounded in the third battle of ypres in Annaheim (Anna), of the 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, to his family, and to his young fiancée, August 1917. During those months, he wrote many letters and then wife, Dorice. home to his parents and siblings, letters he later used as the The story includes; frontline ‘stunts’, adventures in retreat, his Irish ‘boys’, heroic animal basis for ‘Journey’s End’ - a play which became a worldwide friends, whiffs of gas, and wild ‘bashes’ in the mess. With leaves come afternoons of phenomenon, and which is still being performed and filmed passion, the marriage conundrum and thoughts of fatherhood. today. ‘Anna’ spends four years in a desperate, but upbeat quest to make sense of his life, at a Roland Wales, Sherriff’s biographer, links the characters, language and events of the play time of total war. All the different aspects of an Edwardian bank clerk come together in - and its generally unknown sequel - to the wartime experiences of Sherriff and his Battalion. this true, uncensored story of Love and War. Roland Wales worked as an economist at the Bank of England for many years, and then The proceeds of the evening will donated to the Royal British Legion and the Royal as Policy Director at the Labour Party. he became interested in R C Sherriff when his two Munster Fusiliers Association. sons attended Sherriff’s old school, Kingston grammar. he produced several Sherriff- themed theatrical nights, and worked closely with the Surrey “ WAR COMES BEFORE LOVE”. history Centre in their successful bid for heritage Lottery Fund “I wish you all the joys life can bring and hope we can remain pals into the future ” support of the Sherriff Archive, including writing a well-reviewed “LOVE, NOT WAR”. play, ‘how Like It All Is’, examining the links between Sherriff’s “ So remember dearest, our love is one will never be surpassed. Oh Dorice, where are you wartime experiences and his subsequent work. now? ”

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Saturday 24 November 2.30 – 4.30pm, 7 – 9.30pm FREE Become a Friend of Riverhouse Classical Music The 14th Annual Elmbridge £10 for the full season Literary Competition Readings As a member, you will be given a card to entitle you to a 20% discount on one ticket for each concert in the series marked with a treble clef and Prize-giving For further information please telephone: 01932 253354 2.30 – 4.30pm Readings of entries from the 5-7 years, 8-10 and 11–13 years categories. 7 – 9.30pm Readings of entries from the 14-18 years and Adult categories. September - December 2018 Season

In the year that commemorated the anniversary of the Saturday 22 September 8pm Barry Douglas (piano) £25 publication of Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’, the Elmbridge Literary Competition asked competitors to consider that Wednesday 10 October 1pm Daniel Shao (flute) £11 sometimes it’s good to be scared. The heart beats a little faster. The imagination runs a little Saturday 20 October 8pm Hannah Sloane (cello) £20 wilder. Life seems a little more real. A little more interesting. A little more exciting! This competition, organised by the R C Sherriff Trust and Elmbridge Borough Council, has Wednesday 14 November 8pm Stephen Hough (piano) £25 proved once again to be a huge success. Come and enjoy an afternoon and evening of readings by professional authors, of the winning entries, followed by the presentation of Wednesday 21 November 1pm Adam Heron (piano) £11 prizes. Be inspired by the ideas, touched by the emotion, warmed by the humour and Wednesday 12 December 1pm 4 Girls 4 Harps £11 amazed by the variety in this annual feast of good writing that highlights one thing for sure, there is never a shortage of ways to send a shiver down the spine. Wednesday 9 January 1pm Amy Harman (bassoon) £11 The events are free, but space is limited; so please ring and reserve your seat in advance Wednesday 6 February 8pm Sound Collective (piano quartet) £20 by calling the R C Sherriff Trust on 01932 229996 (Priority will be given to family and friends of the winning writers). Wednesday 13 February 1pm Olga Stezhko (piano) £11 Sunday 2 December 7.30pm £15.50 (inc mulled wine) Wednesday 13 March 1pm Joe Richards (marimba) £11 Christmas Cheer – Wednesday 3 April 1pm Oliver Nelson (violin) £11 A festive evening Wednesday 8 May 1pm Sean Shibe (guitar) £11 with Hannah Saturday 18 May 8pm Kristiana Ignatieva (cello) £20 Gordon and friends hannah gordon and Martin Jenkins return to Riverhouse with their highly-popular anthology of poetry and prose. The evening includes new material as well as much-loved favourites. Also included will be some festive music and possible surprises. hannah has starred in countless stage, television and radio productions as well as several major films. She also presented the memorable 'Watercolour Challenge'. Martin first worked with hannah when he directed a BBC production of 'The Prisoner of Zenda'. For so many friends and supporters of Riverhouse this delightful anthology has proved an ideal way to start the festive season so book early to avoid disappointment. (subject to availability) From left: Daniel Shao, Amy harman, Barry Douglas 18 19 * CLASSICAL MUSIC Saturday 22 September 8pm £25 (£5 students)

Lunchtime Concerts Barry Douglas (piano) 1pm Concert only £11 (£8.80 Treble Clef price), Lunch at noon (£8.50 please book in advance) Barry Douglas has established an international career since winning the Wednesday 10 October 1pm (lunch served 12 noon) gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition. As Artistic Director of Camerata Ireland Daniel Shao (flute) and the Clandeboye Festival, he Yuanfan Yang (piano) continues to celebrate his Irish heritage whilst also maintaining a busy touring Daniel studied at the Purcell School before going on to schedule. his last sold out performance Oxford Unviersity where he graduated with a first class at Riverhouse confirmed his ability to degree. he is currently studying at the Royal Academy, charm and enthral his audience. London. he is a winner of many prizes and was a finalist in the wind section of the BBC young Musician 2014. The Seasons Tchaikovsky Sonata in A minor D537 Schubert Syrinx Debussy Sonata in A major D664 Schubert Violin Sonata in A major (arranged for flute) Fauré

Opera Fantasy on Freyschutz Weber *Pre-theatre menu, £12 a head (book online) Wednesday 21 November 1pm (lunch served 12 noon) Adam Heron (piano) Born in hong Kong in 1999, Adam has Sunday 23 September 11.45am – 8pm established himself as one of today’s leading young pianists. he was a keyboard finalist in the 2018 BBC young Celebrating Spoff – Musician. he is currently studying at the a day of chamber Royal Academy London. music Music to include works by Schumann and Chopin Doric String Quartet and chamber groups from nine leading chamber music organisations in the UK Wednesday 12 December 1pm (lunch served 12 noon) This day is being held to mark the s t 10th anniversary of the death of r e b

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with her colleague, the cellist Betty M 4 Harps hewlins, founded Pro Corda, a © A welcome return to harriet national chamber music educational organisation for young people. Adie, Keziah Thomas, Spoff left a large bequest to found a charitable trust to support young violinists on Eleanor Turner and chamber music courses “similar to Pro Corda”. The resulting trust, Spoff’s Scholarship Fund Elizabeth Scorah with their (SSF), is celebrating Spoff and Pro Corda today as well as promoting the work of the trust. enchanting programme of seasonal music. Programme of events: Exhibition of photographs: (free) gallery 10am – 4pm Master classes by Doric Quartet: (free) gallery, Studio, Barn, 11.45am – 12.45pm, 1.30pm – 2.30pm & 4.15pm – 5.15pm Informal Concert by SSF beneficiaries playing works for multiple violins: (free) Barn 2.45pm – 3.45pm Concert by Doric Quartet: (£10/£5 students) Barn 6pm 20 21 CLASSICAL MUSIC Wednesday 14 November 8pm £25 (£5 students)

Saturday 6 October 2pm £5 Stephen Hough (piano) Piano Recital One of the most Advanced pupils from the distinctive artists of his Eralys Fernandez Piano generation, Stephen Academy will be hough combines a performing piano classical distinguished career as a music ranging from pianist with those of Beethoven to Ravel for this composer and writer. This afternoon recital. year he is publishing his The concert will first novel and premiering commence at 2.30pm his fourth sonata . and last two hours. There A performance not to be missed. will be a short interval Sponsored by: Chaconne Bach/Busoni Aurora Tax Services Ltd, Sonata no. 4 Stephen Hough The Studio, 2 Lynwood Sonata no. 2 Chopin Close, Woking, Surrey, Sonatina no. 6 (Carmen Fantasy) Busoni gU21 5TJ Berceuse Busoni Funérailles Liszt www.aurorataxservices.co.uk Mephisto Waltz (bagatelle without tonality) Liszt Mephisto Waltz no. 1 Liszt Saturday 20 October 8pm £15 (£5 students) Sunday 9 December 7pm £6 Hannah Sloane (cello) The R C Sophia Rahman Sherriff Young (piano) Musician of Cellist hannah Sloane the Year 2018: graduated from the Voice Juilliard School in New york in 2013. She now enjoys an Following the success of eclectic career which the 2017 Competition, oscillates between The R C Sherriff Trust, chamber music as a through the bequest of member of the Eusebius Nigel Truefitt, presents Quartet, solo playing and the Final of the 2018 teaching at Alleyn’s School young Musician of the and the Junior Royal year Competition. This Academy. year’s competition focuses on the voice, showcasing the talents of young singers from across the Borough. Sophia Rahman studied at the yehudi Menuhin School and is now one of the country’s leading young accompanists. Full competition details, guidelines, terms, conditions and an entry form are available at She was the winner of the Royal Overseas League’s Accompanist Award and the Liza www.rcsherrifftrust.org.uk Fuchsova Memorial Prize for a chamber music pianist in consecutive years. or by calling 01932 229996 or emailing [email protected]. Programme to include Poulenc Sonata

22 23 FOLK Sunday 25 November 12.15pm £12.50 (£10.50 concs, children free)

Brunch Barnstormers Harp and a Monkey Brunch Barnstormer concerts showcase roots music in a warm family atmosphere, The great War: New Songs & Stories is an exciting perfect for a lazy Sunday experience. The café will be serving brunches (not performance from award-winning folk experimentalists, harp and a Monkey, that includes included in price) and the bar will be open from noon. both original songs and re-workings of traditional tunes, alongside field recordings of people who lived Sunday 16 September 12.15pm £12.50 (£10.50 concs, children free) through the war. The show is interspersed with the poignant, tragic and humorous anecdotes of a Gilmore and Roberts bona-fide First World War expert, singer and WW1 historian Dr Martin Purdy, (writer for BBC’s ‘Who Do Contemporary folk/acoustic duo you Think you Are?’ magazine and co-author of such gilmore and Roberts combine critically acclaimed books as ‘Doing Our Bit’ and award-winning songwriting with ‘The gallipoli Oak’). This show expertly blends the astounding musicianship and their poignant and the informative with the humorous, trademark harmonies to create a entertaining and musical. powerful wall of sound. Nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk “Brilliant.” Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 2 Folk Show Awards, Katriona gilmore (fiddle, “Legendary act… steeped in the folk tradition but always mandolin) and Jamie Roberts doing something new with it.” Mike Harding Folk Show (guitar) met while studying at Leeds “Fantastic stuff – sensational!” Clare Balding BBC Radio 2 (Good Morning Sunday) College of Music and released their debut album in 2008. “Bold and brilliant” The Observer Since then, the duo have toured Canada and mainland Europe, played some of the UK’s biggest acoustic festivals, toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention and won Sunday 9 December 12.15pm £12.50 (£10.50 concs, children free) countless accolades for their genre-spanning work.

“Hot property” fRoots O'Hooley & Tidow Q Magazine “Gilmore & Roberts take English folk and scuff it up with indie rock drama” Join “one of British Folk's mightiest combinations” Pure M Magazine “Enthralling….consistently compelling” (MOJO), O'hooley & Tidow, for an evening of Rockin’ Magpie “Head and shoulders above their contemporaries” beautifully performed original, contemporary, Sunday 21 October 12.15pm £12.50 (£10.50 concs, children free) and traditional winter songs from their latest album 'WinterFolk Vol 1', produced with BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Ben Walker. Rachael McShane and Nominated this year for the fourth time in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and described by the the Cartographers guardian as ‘exceptional songwriters’, Belinda Rachael McShane is a singer, cellist, and heidi’s powerful, deeply moving, and soulful fiddle and viola player based in the performances are infused with an honesty and North East of England. An original empathy that will disarm the hardest of hearts. member of folk big band Bellowhead, Tom Robinson, Rachael toured internationally with ‘They sing together in the way families do…like The Coppers or The Watersons’ 6 Music them as well as making several TV Maxine appearances. ‘Bellowhead’ recorded ‘I have just listened to your track, Beryl, with tears in my eyes! It’s beautiful and brilliant” Peake five studio albums, and won a total of * * * * * The Guardian eight BBC Folk Awards in their 12 years together. Rachael has more recently been singing “Exceptional songwriters” * * * * MOJO Folk Album of the role of Susannah holmes in The Transports alongside The young’uns, Faustus, Nancy “Insightful, determinedly left-field angles on the human experience” the Month (Shadows) Kerr, greg Russell and Matthew Crampton. * * * * * R2 Rachael is now working on a new solo project of traditional songs and is playing with a “Have Belinda and Heidi done it again? Certainly” * * * * Songlines new band, The Cartographers, featuring guitarist Matthew Ord (Assembly Lane) and “Dense, complex, beautifully performed” * * * * EDS melodeon player Julian Sutton (Kathryn Tickell, Sting). “A fine study of human emotion” “One of the most vital and experimental acts on the folk circuit and beyond” Folk Radio UK “A classy musician and a singer of striking elegance” Mike Wilson’s Music Blog “Formidably brilliant” Independent “You’re in the presence of something very special…what a voice” Sid Smith, BBC Music “Brave, beautiful and full of love” Martin Simpson 24 25 JAZZ AND BEER JAZZ

* Friday 5 October 8pm £15 (£6 students) Sunday 30 September 12.15pm £8.50 Po’ Boys Tony Woods Project Tony Woods (saxes and flutes) New Orleans' Po-Boy Is A Rich Food Mike Outram (guitars) Tradition. The name for that city’s most Rob Millett (vibes) famous sandwich. The four musicians - who make up ‘The Po’ Boys’ - each have Andy Hamill (bass) experience of playing in bands in the Milo Fell (drums) New Orleans style. Locally based saxophonist Tony Woods leads a highly distinctive group which draws on inspiration from folk idioms and pastoral expressiveness. “This is music of the Sunday 28 October 12.15pm £8.50 heart, full of light and shade and full of surprises.” (Ian Carr). Featuring the ever sought after Geoff Cole’s Red Hot Five Mike Outram on guitar and This band specialises in mixing the familiar outstanding vibes player Rob and the less hackneyed tunes and songs Millett. from the twenties and thirties with an all star *Pre-theatre menu, £12 a head (book online) personnel. A welcome return to the Barn.

* Friday 7 December 8pm £15 (£6 students) John Law's Re-Creations John Law (piano) Sam Crockatt (sax) James Agg (bass) Billy Weir (drums)

Sunday 2 December 12.15pm £8.50 John's latest album features a whole new take on popular Christine and the Stackyard repertoire drawn from many different genres. Stompers Pop tunes include Pink Playing an exciting repertoire of 1920s classic Floyd’s ‘Money’, jazz, led by Christine on trombone and vocals, ‘Imagine’ by John the Stompers pay tribute to the jazz greats; like Lennon, ‘Pyramid Song’ King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton. Clarence Williams. by Radiohead or ‘hello’ They enjoy bringing back ideas from the more by Adele.There are obscure bands and tunes of the period. “Classic simple versions of Monk tunes, an intricate baroque arrangement of ‘Summertime’ and jazz needn’t be boring”. the show opens with the Kyrie from Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle!

*Pre-theatre menu, £12 a head (book online) 26 27 * MORE MUSIC Saturday 6 October 8pm £15

Introducing Award Winning Singer Robert Saturday 15 September 8pm £10 Habermann's Great American Songbook Shows Dragonfly Sky Mad About Movies The story of The hollywood Musical. Award winning Chris and Amy are singer Robert habermann tells the incredible story from Dragonfly Sky, an the magical moment in 1927, when film star Al Jolson engaging acoustic uttered the immortal words; "you Ain't heard Nothing harmony duo based in yet!" in the first talking picture ‘The Jazz Singer’, to the Surrey. They are thrilled kaleidoscopic Busby Berkeley musicals starring Dick to announce the launch Powell and Ruby Keeler; the iconic Fred Astaire and of their first EP ‘Neon’ at ginger Rogers musicals; the Judy garland/ Mickey Riverhouse. Joining them Rooney MgM Musicals; gene Kelly in the iconic ‘Singin' on grand piano will be In The Rain’, plus the beloved songs from Walt Disney's the fantastic Rob harvey. ‘Pinocchio’, and ‘Mary Poppins’; from movies starring Dragonfly Sky perform Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Barbra Streisand, originals and covers in Liza Minnelli Elvis Presley and many more. Songs include, ‘42nd Street’, ‘Cheek To Cheek’, their own unique style. ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘True Love’, ‘The Trolley Song’, ‘The Lady Is A Tramp’, ‘It's Magic’, They write well crafted, climaxing with a medley of 20 Oscar winning songs. atmospheric songs, with *Pre theatre menu, £12 a head (book online) mellifluous harmonies and you will be drifting through a heady mix of light and dark * shades. With an extensive repertoire of songs, their performances create atmospheres of Friday 12 October 8pm £16 (£14 concs) both joy and intensity and you are guaranteed to be gripped from beginning to end. With support from the fabulous indie-folk singer songwriter, Zach Johnson (who you may have seen earlier this year at Riverhouse’s Walton Folk Festival). The Budapest Café Orchestra Saturday 29 September 8pm £10 Christian Garrick (violin, darabuka) Eddie Hession (accordion) Lisa Kwei Band Kelly Cantlon (double bass) Parkinson’s Fundraiser - Adrian Zolotuhin (guitar, saz, Evening of Fleetwood balalaika, domra) Mac/Nashville Tinged Pop hugely entertaining, immense skill and Lisa Kwei Band would love to profound musicianship. The Budapest invite you to an evening Café, led by jazz violin superstar celebrating the release of Christian garrick, play folk and gypsy- their new album ‘Lately’ flavoured music from across the along with the music of Balkans and Russia, mournful Klezmer Fleetwood Mac. This evening melodies, raucous Romanian Doinas will feature top players Alun and hungarian Czadas. Evoking vivid harries (Drums), Vic Cox images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, (Bass), Rhodri Davies Budapest café life and gypsy campfires (guitars), John Cooper - plus a few surprises along the way. (Keys). It will also feature line This is no simple Tzigane tribute band - Poet (Zoe Owl) and a special expect surprises, diversions and guest artist to be a surprise. adventures along the way. The evening’s concert is all in A show by the BCO is good enough to aid of raising money for make you want to book that holiday down the Danube! Parkinson’s UK, our chosen charity. Raffle prizes and an “...the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European art sale will also feature. gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in Times your feet…” *Pre theatre menu, £12 a head (book online) 28 29 MORE MUSIC BARN KITChEN Open every day 10am – 5pm

* Friday 9 November 8pm £15 (£12 concs) The Red Stripe Band

The Red Stripe Band are now entering their Silver Anniversary year - 25 years of entertainment worldwide from the barn New york to Tokyo and Paris to Milan. KITCHEN Expect to be thoroughly entertained by this Welcome to the Barn Kitchen energetic seven The café is run by Vicky and a team of qualified ba ristas. We are open seven days a week piece band with from 10am – 5pm, serving a range of delicious breakfasts and brunches between 10am both original songs and 12pm, and a selection of light lunches and homemade meals from 12 – 3pm. We are and other boogie also available for catering at any event, so please call in to discuss your requirements. woogie, swing and rock n roll classics in an engaging, ever moving and comical show. They relish their return to Riverhouse. The show always sells out, so get your tickets early Pre-Theatre Suppers and bring your dancing shoes! Look out for the knife and fork symbol in the listings; this denotes performances where you can order a delicious pre-show, two-course meal in the café. “Imagine a smaller version of the Jools Holland Orchestra without the annoying front man!” Time Out *Pre theatre menu, £12 a head (book online) Sunday Supper Club From this Autumn we will be holding a monthly supper club in the café. £10 per head for a Friday 23 November 2.30pm £5 donation* light supper and different entertainment every time! Acoustic Music and Comedy ‘Concert & Cake’ When winter draws in it is lovely to spend an evening in the café eating tasty food and no frills free music listening to great acoustic music and comedy. Various dates, so check the listings. event Yoga Suppers An hour of gentle yoga followed by a delicious vegetarian supper. This is a popular event Open to all and particularly and we will be hosting more of these over the next few months. welcoming those with healthcare needs, carers and those they Pumpkin and gingerbread workshops care for as well as the over 60s, During half term and the weekends before Christmas we will holding our pumpkin and we invite you to come together gingerbread workshops. Call into the café or book through the box office, so check the to combat isolation during an listings before we sell out! afternoon tea concert, courtesy of professional live musicians from Catering for Events the charity Music in hospitals & The Barn kitchen can cater for your event. Whether you are holding a large corporate Care. event or require a buffet for a wake, party or a christening, we have a range of flexible options to suit all occasions. Please check our website: www.barnkitchenriverhouse.co.uk *To secure your seats, book through Riverhouse email [email protected] or call 07391 628809 and, if you can, make a donation on the day. BARN KITChEN @ RIVERhOUSE LTD - Company number: 10973710 30 31 EXhIBITIONS Gallery Opening Hours 10am – 4pm every day Wednesday 26 September – Sunday 30 September Free entry

Wednesday 5 – Sunday 16 September Free entry Celebrating the Arts in Elmbridge Modus Textiles present This exhibition consists of work A Sense of Place by amateur artists and Modus Embroidered Textiles was formed in craftsmen living in Elmbridge 1992 and currently has eight members. Each or who are members of The member has their own unique style and Arts Society Walton (TASW). works in their individual way, using a variety This year, TASW along with of techniques and media. The group comes other Arts Societies across together bi monthly to share and experiment Britain, is celebrating 50 years with new ideas. of support for the arts by both Members use exciting processes such as NADFAS and The Arts Society. collage, heat bonding and dyeing, with Enjoy this wide range of techniques varying widely from traditional paintings, sculpture, jewellery, embroidery to exciting mixtures of medium ceramics, glass and textiles all involving photographs, layered fabrics and on the theme of Celebration abstract interpretations - but always with by artists living in our area. stitch. you can be sure of vibrant colour, rich texture and great variety. This latest exhibition is entitled 'A Sense of 'Let there be Light' by Janet hall – Place' and reflects each artist's a member of TASW. interpretation of some of our favourite locations and memories. Wednesday 3 – Sunday 21 October Free entry Meet the Artists on Walton Heritage Day - Saturday, 8 September.

Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 September Free entry Celebrating Spoff This exhibition is to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Pamela Spofforth MBE. Spoff was a violinist who 49 years ago, together with her colleague, the cellist Betty hewlins, founded Pro Phoenix Contemporary Textile Group Corda, a national Collections – Why things matter chamber music organisation for young This enthusiastic and multi-talented group returns to the gallery with an intriguing people. exhibition offering the visitor an immersive experience of the world of collecting and The exhibition will feature collections. specially commissioned photographs of Pro Corda today in its permanent home Leiston Working collaboratively has resulted in a diverse range of exhibits in mixed media Abbey, Suffolk. A bequest in her will supports other chamber music courses whose work is techniques, which are displayed in the form of individual installations created by each also illustrated in the exhibition. artist. On Sunday 23rd, the gallery will also host masterclasses given by members of the Doric Most of the work is for sale and you can meet some of the artists daily to discuss the Quartet, as part of a day of chamber music throughout Riverhouse. inspiration, process and realisation of the work. 32 33 EXhIBITIONS Gallery Opening Hours 10am – 4pm every day Wednesday 21 – Sunday 25 November Free entry

Wednesday 24 October – Sunday 4 November Free entry From Rosebriars to the Rowing Eight: Celebrating 25 Years of The R C Sherriff Trust

“Driving home one evening, we came by chance to a house surrounded by wide lawns and flower beds. It wasn’t a pretentious house. It was low built and looked comfortable and friendly, it was spring, and we felt we were in paradise. It was called Rosebriars.” R C Sherriff bought Rosebriars in 1930 and lived there until his death in 1975. When it was eventually sold, the money was put into a trust, with the aim of supporting and advancing arts in Elmbridge. For 25 years, the R C Sherriff Trust has supported thousands of residents across the borough, through its grants and projects. This exhibition celebrates the people and initiatives Walton Art Club Winter Exhibition that have helped make the Trust the success it is. This will be the club's fourth winter exhibition in the Robert Phillips gallery. It started as an experiment, but has proved to be as, if not more, successful than the well established Wednesday 7 – Sunday 18 November Free entry spring exhibition in its 58th year! Come along and be amazed at the quality and variety of work produced by local artists. Walton Art Club meets every Wednesday evening during term time, from 7-9.30pm at Ashley C of E Primary School. Contact: 07887 965868 or visit www.surreycommunity.info/waltonartclub

Friday 30 November – Sunday 23 December Free entry Christmas Community Exhibition Building on the successes of our gingerbread house, the Snow Queen and the Zoetrope Exhibition, this year our Christmas Community Exhibition is inspired by our Christmas production of ‘The Jolly Christmas Postman’. Dana Bley – The Colour and The Vibrancy We will be working in schools and at Riverhouse with community groups and Multi-award winning Slovac Artist, Dana Bley is differentiated from most photographers volunteers, to create a magical environment working with digital technology, in the resonance present in her work, of pictures, colours based on the fairy tales and well known and techniques. her signature is clearly distinguished from the mass of photographs that characters that the Postman visits on his pepper our world. The themes of her works can be placed into four basic categories: rounds, incorporating some of the puzzles landscape, portrait, animals and objects. Their accents are often found in nature, the and games that are inside the envelopes within the story. face that people present, even when transformed from their real appearance, whether via colour or proportions, through new technical possibilities. She plays with the Loads of fun to be had, so let us know if you are interested photographic image, searching not just for beauty but also humour, a smile, or an in getting involved. obscure laugh. 34 35 WORKShOPS CLASSES FOR ChILDREN For most classes term starts week commencing Monday 17 September 2018 Friday 14 September 4 – 6pm £12 More info from [email protected] Regency Workshop Performing Arts In advance of their 'Jane Austen and Friends' Monday 4 – 5pm £170 production in November (see page 6), the Fast & Loose Theatre Company, in their role of the agreeable people, invite you to join them in a Regency Raise The Curtain – Preliminary Class Workshop. Manners and movement; dance; handling (4 – 7 years) accessories; writing, folding and sealing a letter; Raise The Curtain offer specialist training in Music and Theatre Arts for all ages. The marbling paper to cover books, etc. Optional Preliminary Class blends Dance, Drama and Singing for young children. Curriculum is Regency costume or long skirt for ladies, normal carefully selected to encourage the most positive artistic development from each and clothes for gentlemen. Soft shoes. minimum age 12 every student. years. This is a fund-raising event. For further information please contact RTC on 07761 536366 or [email protected]

Throughout half term £5 per pumpkin inc drink Monday 5 – 6pm, 6 – 7pm, 7 – 8.15pm £100 (10 weeks) Pumpkin Carving Workshops Monkey Theatre - Create a Scene! Why make a mess at home! We provide the tools tutor: Jo Humphries and inspiration while the adult enjoys a coffee or 5 – 6pm (7 – 9 years); 6 – 7pm (10 – 12 years); tea. Please be aware, that children must be 7 – 8.15pm (13 – 15 years) supervised at all times by their accompanying Learn how to act on stage, invent a drama and perform! Build your confidence and take adult. part in regular showcase (show off!) presentations. Following the LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art: www.lamda.org.uk) syllabus, you can take their graded exams or just come along and enjoy. Either way you will be learning life skills now and for the future. go on, be dramatic! Come to a free trial session (pay if you stay). Sunday 18 November 10am – 2pm £40* Contact [email protected] / 01932 248115 / 07765 196228 Silver Ring Making Workshop Thursday 4 – 5pm, 5 – 6pm £70 (10 weeks) A perfect little gift for you or if you're feeling Barnarmy – generous, someone else! Come and learn the Street Dance traditional skills needed to make your own silver ring. Everything you need is included. For more tutor: Tony Denton information contact [email protected] (8+ years) 4 – 5pm (Beginners); *£40 (all materials supplied including silver) 5 – 6pm (Intermediate) The group is led by Tony Denton, a professional Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December £5 including a drink choreographer and dancer who has worked Gingerbread with Ashley Banjo (Diversity) and ‘Chris and Decorating Wes’ (winners of Sky 1’s ‘got to Dance’ 2011). Decorate a gingerbread man, or Dancers learn hip make a tiny house to perch on the hop/Street dance style side of your hot chocolate! and for the last 4 years All ages welcome. have performed at the Rose Theatre in Kingston as part of the International youth Arts Festival.

36 37 CLASSES FOR ChILDREN CLASSES FOR ADULTS For most classes term starts week commencing Monday 17 September 2018 For most classes term starts week commencing Monday 17 September 2018 More info from [email protected] To enrol, email [email protected] Arts & Crafts Performing Arts

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday £90 (10 weeks) Tuesday 5.15 – 6.15pm, 6.30 – 7.30pm £85 (10 weeks)* After School Art Club Dance Happy – Adult Ballet Class tutors: Corinne Manches, Claire Sabri, tutor: Jo Freeman DANCEDANCCCEE HAHHAPPYPPPYPYY Imogen Andrews, Sophie Boyce Excellent for improving core strength, posture and confidence. The Monday 4.30 – 6pm (8 – 11 years) classes begin with a barre workout and whilst some technique is Tuesday 4 – 5.30pm (8 – 11 years) tackled, the main focus is on the joy of movement and musicality. Call Jo: 07747 592266 or email: [email protected] Tuesday 5.45 – 7.15pm (10 – 12 years) *£85 (10 weeks), or £10 per session Wednesday 4 – 5.30pm (5 – 7 years) Fun and inspiring for children from 5 years, our Tuesday 8.30 – 10pm £11 per session, paid termly (usually 12 weeks) art club students use a variety of media including print, charcoal, pastels, felt tips and Alter Ego Drama for Adults clay, resulting in great works of art! Subjects tutor: Caroline Dooley range from portraits and still life to animals. Tap into your dramatic creativity, learn acting & performance skills and unleash your alter ego! Workshop-style sessions include drama games, improvisation and devising to build confidence and ability without the pressure of being in a production. New members can Saturday 15, 29 Sept; 13 Oct; 3, 17 Nov; 1 Dec £7.50 (£40 termly) join at any time following a free taster session. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm and energy! Contact: 07956 421804 / [email protected] / www.drama4adults.com

Wednesday* 8 – 9.30pm £90 for 8 sessions or £11.25 a session Mama Vox (Ladies singing ensemble) Come and join this fun, inspiring and relaxed approach to singing and develop your skills while rehearsing towards occasional performances! Led by musical director Janet Shell, accompanied by Camilla Jeppeson on piano. *Starting Wednesday 12 September, but not every Wednesday so contact Janet on 07730 409648 for more info or email [email protected]

Thursday 6 Sept; 4 Oct; 1 Nov; 6 Dec 7.45 – 9.15pm £5 per session Riverhouse Readers Saturday Art Club facilitators: Rosie Boden & Val Woolford tutor: Anett Black Mull over the Riverhouse Readers’ book of the month. Check the website for future reads. 10 – 11.15am (5 – 7 years); 11.30am – 1pm (8 – 11 years) Thursday 13, 27 Sept; 11, 25 Oct; 8, 22 Nov 7.45 – 9.15pm £30* The Saturday Art Club encourages children to interpret into an art form what they have seen and been inspired by, through the Riverhouse Writers changing exhibitions in our Robert Phillips gallery. Each session begins with viewing the tutor: Val Woolford exhibition together, discussion about the pieces, and when possible, students are able to meet the artist(s). After this, students work in the studio on their own creative responses Join The Riverhouse Writers for a fortnightly writing workshop with a friendly, supportive and in doing so experience handling different materials and learn various techniques group to improve your word power and get your work in print! throughout the year. £30 per term or £6 per session 38 39 CLASSES FOR ADULTS Thursday 6.15 – 7.45pm or 8 – 9.30pm £90 (10 weeks) For most classes term starts week commencing Monday 17 September 2018 To enrol, email [email protected] Creative Drawing tutors: Melanie Paice / Claire Grahame Our creative drawing courses are open to all levels of Arts & Crafts experience and will encourage you to release your creative energy. you’ll get the opportunity to try out a Monday 8 – 10pm, Tuesday 7.30 – 9.30pm £50 / £90* whole range of resources such as pastels, charcoal and oil pastel. The focus will be on relaxing and enjoying art. you Riverhouse Hookers – Intermediate Crochet will be supported and encouraged to use a range of tutor: Merrian Holland methods and techniques in a sociable and friendly class. Mondays Part 1 (5 week course) – Swedish Crochet/Crochet Nålebinding. This is a very special course & a chance to learn a really ancient & almost lost, Scandinavian crochet stitch. Part 2 (5 week course) – go Big! We’ll be using t-shirt yarn and/or cord to make large baskets or floor cushions/pouffes.

Tuesdays Friday 10am – 12noon £150* (12 weeks) Part 1 (5 week course) – go Big! We’ll be using t-shirt yarn and/or cord to make large baskets or floor cushions/pouffes. Part 2 (5 week course) – Beaded Crochet purses. Learn the technique of making a fully Jewellery Making *tools provided, but materials will be extra beaded purse or evening bag. tutor: Sarah Levy Come and learn the basic skills of jewellery making and complete your very own design. Visit www.mezzacraft.com for full course details. Email:[email protected] Under Sarah’s guidance each student will have the opportunity to design and create a unique piece of jewellery. Email: [email protected] *£50 – 5 weeks / £90 – 10 weeks (not including materials)

Tuesday 9.30am – 1.30pm £95/£135/£170* (10 weeks) Saturday 22 Sept; 6, 20 Oct; 10, 24 Nov; 8 Dec 1 – 2.30pm £65 (6 weeks) Enamelling Photography for Beginners tutor: Bonnie Mackintosh tutor: Astrid McGechan Learn to fuse glass to copper and explore the wonderful colours and effects achieved The six sessions will cover the basics of photography, such as rules of composition, shutter through the process of Enamelling! A variety of techniques are practised throughout the year. speed, aperture, depth of field and the characteristics of light, and of course the setup of your camera. Between sessions you have time to practise what you learn with support *£95 (2 hours 9.30am or 11.30am start); £135 (3 hours 9.30am start); £170 (4 hours 9.30am start) available throughout. Course material will be provided.

Wednesday 12.30 – 2.30pm £90 (10 weeks) Saturday 22 Sept; 6, 20 Oct; 10, 24 Nov; 8 Dec 9.30am – 12 noon £6 * Creative Stitch and Textiles Woodcarvers tutor: Claire Grahame Join our friendly, informal group of woodcarvers. *£6 per session This is a relaxed and friendly course. It offers a combination of techniques such as batik, felting and machine sewing along with more traditional embroidery. This term we will be Saturday 15, 22, 29 September; 6 October 3 – 5pm * concentrating on batik. £50 New Riverhouse Hookers (Crochet) Beginners Thursday 10am – 1pm £125* (5 weeks) tutor: Merrian Holland Learn to crochet with a specially developed 4 week project that covers most of the basic Life Drawing crochet techniques needed to get you hooking. tutor: Corinne Manches Starter pack available from tutor for £12 Corinne is an established art tutor at Riverhouse. her career in the creative arts is multi- Suitable if you’re a complete beginner, a bit rusty or a self taught beginner that wants to disciplined. In this class, Corinne will explore appropriate techniques and develop your make sure they’re not picking up any bad habits! skills to the max in the art of life drawing. All abilities welcome, group is small and the Email:[email protected] setting intimate. Call: 07767 403722 or email: [email protected] *£50 (not including materials) 40 *excluding materials and model fees 41 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. “Hi, my name is Kellie and I have recently become part of the Riverhouse Barn community both as volunteer and Chairperson of the Friends Committee. Originally from the UK, I grew up in the US and now live in Shepperton with my family. I am a finance lawyer and have worked in the banking industry for over 15 years. I am passionate about the value of the arts and supporting the local community." Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre is operated by Riverhouse Barn Limited, registered in England number 2386211, which is wholly owned by The Walton on Thames Community Arts Trust, a registered charity number 292178. If you are interested in helping us by donating your precious time or money please get in touch. Patrons - Dame Julie Andrews, Nicola Benedetti MBE, Bernard Cribbins OBE, hannah gordon, Andy Parsons.

Friends of Riverhouse Cheques should be made payable to: Barn Angels Friends of Riverhouse Subscription £15 per household Friends of Riverhouse are grateful to the following for becoming Barn Angels helping and sent to: the revenue funding of Riverhouse. The Friends’ Secretary, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Manor Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2PF Angels Arch Angels Friends of Riverhouse (charity number 1009912) Andrew and Beryl gray Ted greeno Mr and Mrs I Thomas Marlene hermans Lennie and gillian hoffmann Terry and John heller Title ...... Forename(s) ...... Sir John and Lady Ashworth Ann and Mike Bowtell Bernard Day Overstall Charitable Trust Surname ...... Peter and Jill Witham helen and Eric Richardson Address ...... Fiona and Peter hare Mark Payne ...... Postcode ...... Richard and Lucinda hay Elizabeth Stheeman Telephone ...... + anonymous donors Email ...... Guardian Angels Paul and Wendy Reardon I would be interested in volunteering at Riverhouse Jim and heather gordon (please tick) Margaret Wheeler Peter and Pamela Scott Gift Aid - I'm happy for my charity where applicable to reclaim Gift Aid on any future holms and Christine Carlile donation. I am a UK taxpayer. + anonymous donors (please tick)

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42 43 RIVERhOUSE LEGACY Riverhouse would not be able to do all the things we do were it not for a small and dedicated staff, an army of volunteers, and the generosity of Friends and local funding bodies. In addition, from time to time, we receive a legacy from the Will of someone who held Riverhouse close to their heart. These gifts enable Riverhouse to go above and beyond offering our wide and diverse arts programme; they help us to develop new audiences, plan for the future and reach more areas of the community. They also help us to maintain the building and pay for the updating of technical equipment. In past years gifts have also supported special events, lectures and concerts. Such gifts, however small, can easily be set up via your solicitor. An information sheet is available outlining the different kinds of donations that can be made and includes details of our charitable status.