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WHAT’S ON
AT THE OLD TOWN HALL
JAN-APR 2020
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HELLO AND WELCOME BOOK SHE SAID…
THEATRE FAMILY
TO THE OLD TOWN HALL
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A new year, a new decade and a spanking new season at
TICKETS A programme of very different performances / events highlighting women in very different ways.
The Old Town Hall. You’ll find us kicking off the season Online:
in style with a sold out performance of Andy Parsons To help celebrate International Women’s day on Sunday 8th March, we have put together an
Select your own seat eclectic mix of events that showcase women’s stories – some fictional, some factual – all enjoyable.
and then gliding seamlessly into a busy schedule of
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drama, dance, music and film… as well as further top class
comedy shows.
By phone: 01442 228091
March is said to come in like a lion and leave like a lamb Monday to Friday
– but we reckon the whole month will be roaring as we
12noon to 5:30pm
not only celebrate International Women’s Day through
Postage fee £1.50 per
DANCE
our programme of work in the “She Said” season but also
transaction.
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with an enviable line up of comedy dotted throughout
the month – Tom Stade, Rob Newman and Extreme
Improv; in addition we’ll welcome back Daoirí Farrell, one In person:
of the most important singers to come out of Ireland in Monday to Friday
recent years. 12noon to 5:30pm
and one hour before
As always there will be a top flight line up of shows for
MUSIC
each performance.
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kids including The Naughty Fox and Rumpelstiltskin
and the Snail of Destiny. Rounding us out is a varied
film programme from the last years of legendary Judy Find us at:
Garland, via Downtown Abbey to the explosive Official The Old Town Hall,
Secrets. All great films, not to be missed. High Street, Hemel
Hempstead, HP1 3AE
FEMINISTA WANTED LADYKILLER
COMEDY
2020 is Hertfordshire Year of Culture – so aside from a
recommendation to see as much as you can at The Old
FILM FESTIVAL
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Five extraordinary A blood-soaked morality tale
Town Hall – please also take the opportunity to see what ordinary women standing about victimhood, power and
Feminista shares the most
else is happening across the county during the year. For up for what’s right flipping the gender rule book
inspiring stories about women
further details please visit our website or the Creative on psychopathy
and girls from around the world
Herts website (www.creativehertfordshire.com)
Tuesday 10th March, 7pm Wednesday 11th March, 8pm Saturday 14th March, 8pm
Whatever 2020 holds, I hope it brings you health and
happiness. The Old Town Hall team look forward to HAPPY
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welcoming you very soon.
HALF HOUR!
Best wishes
Sara Railson
Arts Manager – The Old Town Hall Ticket holders can enjoy
a 20% discount on drinks
MULTI BUY OFFER
Buy a ticket for each of the above performances and receive a
20%
OFF
20% discount on your order. T&C’s apply
EXHIBITIONS
purchased from our bar
before all evening shows
Note: You have received this brochure because you are
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and films. For shows with an Terms and Conditions - Offer valid until the 9th March 2020. Offer applies to full price tickets only.
currently on our postal mailing list. If you no longer wish
8pm start time, Happy Half Tickets must be purchased in one transaction. Offer only valid once per customer. Standard ticket terms
to receive the Old Town Hall brochure, please contact the
Hour runs from 7 – 7:30pm and conditions apply and can be found on our website. The Old Town Hall reserves the right to remove
box office on 01442 228091 and we will remove you from
(6:30 – 7pm for events this offer without notice
our mailing list.
starting at 7:30pm).
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HFH Productions, in association with James Baldwin, presents
FAMILY FAMILY
THE NAUGHTY
FOX
Snuggle up with comfy creatures: Honk, Splash and TaWit
TaWoo as they teach The Naughty Fox a very important
lesson: it’s better to share.
Feel your way through the immersive, multisensory journey
of friendship and play for little ones and their grown-ups.
Experience a world of puppetry, music, light projection
and bountiful energy as our two storytellers bring magic to
household objects.
“Just seen The Naughty Fox, it’s an absolute delight, a
multisensory show for littleuns!” - Maddie Moate, CBeebies
Saturday 8 February, 2.30pm
£7.50, £6 Dacorum Card
Suitable for ages: 0-5 Show length: 45 mins approx.
This performance is relaxed and fully accessible for children
with special and / or complex needs
Norwich Puppet Theatre presents
FAMILY
BEASTLY BELLE
Be charmed and surprised by a new twist on an old tale,
Theatre of Widdershins presents
inspired by the iconic era of 1920s and 30s cinema.
Our young heroine Belle is plucked from a life of poverty by RUMPELSTILTSKIN &
Merill, a greedy film producer who sweeps her off her feet
and into fame and fortune in the movies. Caught up in the
glitz and glamour, Belle forgets her roots and is ensnared by a
THE SNAIL OF DESTINY
world obsessed with good looks - but looks aren’t everything, Poor Polly Buckwheat, the Miller’s daughter, is in a bit of a pickle! If she doesn’t turn a room full
right? of straw into gold by morning, the greedy King will turn a bit nasty. But should she accept the
kind help of an eccentric dwarf who mysteriously appears in her prison cell?
A journey of discovery which explores perceptions of
physical beauty and how two strangers can overcome their Of all the fairytale characters, Rumpelstiltskin has got to be the most mixed up. He is helpful
differences. Will Beauty come to understand and accept the yet demanding; secretive yet nosy; short yet owning a name as long as his beard. Not
Beast? surprisingly, this story of transformation will make you laugh and gasp at the same time!
Featuring a skilful mix of puppetry, film projections and an Using its trademark puppets, music, storytelling and transforming sets, Widdershins aims to
original musical score. create gold on stage with this new version of the Grimm’s classic tale.
Saturday 29 February, 2.30pm Saturday 21 March, 2.30pm
£7.50, £6 Dacorum Card £7.50, £6 Dacorum Card
Suitable for ages: 4+ Show length: 50 mins approx. Suitable for ages: 4+ Show length: 50 mins approx.
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Farnham Maltings presents
THEATRE
THE MAN WHO LEFT
IS NOT THE MAN WHO
CAME HOME
The Man Who Left is Not the Man Who Came Home is the
product of over a hundred one-to-one interviews with soldiers
and their wives – where secrets, regrets and experiences have
been shared for the first time. A story of resilience, of hope, of
change – and what it’s like when the man you love is going to
war and might not come back
Kevin Dyer’s new play, performed by Stephanie Greer and
Sam C Wilson with Sam Trussler, a military wife, will be
followed by an open conversation about the themes of the
play, and the country we live in.
Friday 28 February, 8.00pm
£14.50, £12.50 Concessions, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £6 (16-25yr)
Suitable for ages: 14+ Show length: 70 mins approx.
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Gazebo Theatre presents Any Suggestions Improv presents
THEATRE THEATRE
WANTED
In the midst of a time of uncertainty, division and political
ANY SUGGESTIONS
DOCTOR?
unrest, a young woman wrestles with her own isolation and THE IMPROVISED DOCTOR WHO PARODY
call to respond...
The Improvised Doctor Who Parody is landing near you!
WANTED explores the stories of 5 extraordinary ordinary Travel anywhere in time and space with a live radiophonic
women who share a passion for standing up for what is right! workshop, incredible props & set and a collection of hilarious
This powerful new play features an array of historical figures, improv comedy performers. Travel on an adventure everyone
from Irena Sendler, who rescued more than 2,500 children can enjoy made entirely from your suggestions. Allons-y!
from the Warsaw ghetto during the Nazi occupation, to Olive
Morris, British Black Panther and avid activist for women and “Laughter so hard the seating shook” - One4Review
squatters’ rights. “A must see” - Scottish Field
“The Doctor would approve” – BroadwayBaby
Wednesday 11 March, 8.00pm
£14.50, £12.50 Concessions, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £6 (16-25yr) Saturday 4 April, 7.00pm
Suitable for ages: 11+ Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval £13, £11 Concessions and Dacorum Card
Suitable for all ages Show length: 60 mins approx.
The Thelmas and House presents
THEATRE Altered Skin presents
DANCE
LADYKILLER CONFESSIONS OF A
A hotel room, a maid and a dead woman. It’s not what it
looks like, really, it’s not. It was self-defence… and anyway, the
COCKNEY TEMPLE DANCER
We all present different faces to the world, but some are
woman was asking for it.
more different than most. In this funny and visually stunning
The chambermaid considers herself to be a pretty normal one-man show, Shane Shambhu reveals the secret life he kept
person; she goes to the cinema. She reads books. She from his school friends, growing up in the cultural melting pot
pretended to read the party manifestos at the General of East London.
Election. She’s even read The Psychopath Test and she’s
Follow Shane’s transformation from “fat kid” to international
pretty sure she’s not one so…
performer as he rips up ideas of race, language and culture in
Winner of the 2019 Pleasance VAULT award, ‘blood-curdling a bedazzling mix of theatre, dance and film.
shriek of a smash hit’ Ladykiller was a sell out at Edinburgh
HHHHH “Brilliant, hilarious, heartwarming and inspirational” -
Fringe 2018 and Vault Festival 2019. A blood-soaked morality
British Theatre Guide
tale about victimhood, power and flipping the gender rule
book on psychopathy. A (gruesome) quintessential, jet-black HHHH “A great storyteller, a mercurial trickster with an
comedy for the age of the gig economy. exuberant love of life” - Voice Mag
Saturday 14 March, 8.00pm Saturday 7 March, 8.00pm
£14.50, £12.50 Concessions, £10.50 Dacorum Card, £6 (16-25yr) £15, £13 Concession, £11 Dacorum Card, £6 (16-25yr)
Suitable for ages: 16+ Show length: 65 mins approx. Suitable for all ages Show length: 70 mins approx.
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Off The Kerb presents Makin Projects presents
COMEDY COMEDY
ANDY PARSONS THE NOISE NEXT DOOR
IN CHARGE
HEALING THE NATION
(TOUR WARM UP)
The quickest wits in comedy are charging into their sixth
national tour with a spectacular new show that will trample
Join Andy Parsons as he warms up for his new tour. your expectations.
As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Q.I. etc. - and The charismatic quartet have always astonished with their
repeated on Dave. ability to spin audience suggestions into comedy gold, but
for this show they’re putting you, the audience, in charge in
‘A consistently strong exposer of bullshit and a plain-speaking brilliant and bombastic new ways.
truth-teller through his entire career’ - The Guardian
“Hilarious... A superior kind of chaos” - Telegraph
‘Potent live performer…can nail a nonsense with beautiful “21st century comedy at its finest and funniest.” - The Stage
economy of words’ - The Times “Comedy gold... Staggeringly well executed.” - Guardian
Friday 31 January, 8.00pm Saturday 29 February, 8.00pm
£12, £11 Dacorum Card £14, £12 Concessions, £10 Dacorum Card
Suitable for ages: 16+ Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval Suitable for ages: 15+
Show length: 80 mins approx. plus interval
Bound and Gagged presents Blue Jeans Management Presents
COMEDY COMEDY
LUCY PORTER TOM STADE
YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET
BE PREPARED
TV favourite Lucy returns to The Old Town Hall with another
Following his last smash-hit UK tour and direct from this
year’s Edinburgh festival Tom is back on the road with a
brand-new show. The kids have moved out and it’s the dawn
fantastic stand-up show. At Brownies, Lucy thought she’d be of a new era! Tom’s embracing change with his usual spirit and
prepared for anything as long as she had her emergency 10p irrepressible sense of mischief.
for a phone box, and knew how to tie a Fisherman’s knot. Life
30 years on the comedy frontline and this Canadian legend
turned out to be slightly more complicated than Brown Owl
remains as engaging, innovative and hilarious as ever. As seen
let on.
on Ch4’s Comedy Gala, BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy
‘A treat from start to finish’ - The Herald Roadshow, The John Bishop Show and Live at the Apollo.
‘Impeccably punch-lined anecdotes… genuinely delightful‘ -
“Swagger of a rock star, charisma of a talk show host.
The Telegraph
Hilarious. See for yourself before the secret gets out.” -
Friday 21 February, 8.00pm Warrington Guardian
£16, £14 Concessions, £12.50 Dacorum Card
Friday 6 March, 8.00pm
Suitable for ages: 14+
£18, £16 Dacorum Card
Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval
Suitable for ages: 18+ Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval
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Phil McIntyre presents
COMEDY
ROB NEWMAN
PHILOSOPHY SHOW
(TOUR WARM UP) SCREAMING
Catch Rob Newman as he tries out new material for the next
series of his BBC Radio 4 stand-up philosophy show Total
Eclipse of Descartes.
‘He is one amazing comedian’ - Time Out
‘Intellectually charged and adorably ambitious…a delightfully
BLUE MURDER
Start the week with a smile
at our monthly Monday MON 10 FEB
digestible dose of brain food’ - The Times 2018 night comedy club. This Compere: Bennett
season sees the return of Tony Law
Winner: Best Scripted Comedy – BBC Audio Drama Awards 2019 some old favourites plus Jenny Collier
some rising stars on the
Friday 20 March, 8.00pm comedy scene. Check out
£14, £12 Dacorum Card our website for further
details
Suitable for ages: 16+
Show length: 120 mins approx. plus interval Screaming Blue Murder (or
MON 16 MAR
Compere: Windsor
SBM to its friends) is The
Iszi Lawrence
Old Town Hall’s resident
Peter Brush
monthly comedy club.
Sparky Buddy Presents Don’t miss out and treat
COMEDY yourself to an uplifting start
EXTREME to the week! Early booking
is advised.
MON 20 APR
IMPROV
Doors 7pm, Compere: Bennett
show begins 8pm Mary Bourke
£10, £8 Concession/ Tom Ward
Dacorum Card
Do you like to laugh? Do you enjoy fun? If the answer is YES Suitable for ages 16+
then you should come see Extreme Improv!
COMPERES
Extreme Improv is the hilarious improvised comedy show
where a bunch of actors and comedians will make up scenes,
songs and stories based entirely on YOUR suggestions!
If you want to see Boris Johnson speed dating, the true
ending to the Avengers, or learn the mysterious secrets
Bennett Windsor
of what lies beneath Donald Trump’s hair piece...come see Arron
Extreme Improv, and prepare to laugh out loud!
Friday 27 March, 8.00pm
£10, £8 Concession/Dacorum Card
Suitable for ages: 18+ Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval
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RLN Music presents
MUSIC
MARI WILSON’S
CELLAR CLUB TRUE LOVE WAYS
MUSIC
Mari brings her popular and intimate Valentines Night show to
The Old Town Hall, turning the spotlight onto her favourite love
songs penned by the likes of Buddy Holly, The Bee Gees, and
Smokey Robinson to name a few.
Mari’s live performances have become legendary since first
This year The Cellar Club will be presenting not only Jazz but Indie
arriving on the scene in 1982 with her 12 piece band, The
music produced by new local talent
Wilsations and her skyscraper beehive hairdo. Known as The
Raestar Promotions presents Neasden Queen of Soul, she had six hit singles, including her
MUSIC
KIM CYPHER biggest hit, Just What I’ve Always Wanted, from the cult album,
Showpeople.
‘LOVE KIM X’ ALBUM TOUR Saturday 15 February, 8.00pm
One of the UK’s most exciting saxophonists, vocalists and £18, £15 Dacorum Card
composers, Kim Cypher, returns to The Old Town Hall with her Suitable for all. Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval
highly popular ‘Love Kim x’ album tour.
Inspired by the funkier side of jazz, Kim’s style of performance is
best described as ‘funky saxophonist meets 1940s jazz singer’.
PlayPen Management presents
MUSIC
“Exciting stuff!” - Clare Teal – BBC Radio 2
Thursday 27 February, 8.00pm
£14, £12 Concessions, £11 Dacorum Card, £6 (16-25yr)
Suitable for all. Show length: 80 mins approx. plus interval
DAOIRÍ FARRELL
Singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’)
Farrell is described by some of the biggest names in Irish
MUSIC
JUICEBOX LIVE folk music as one of most important singers to come out of
Ireland in recent years. Six months after releasing the album
‘True Born Irishman’ Daoirí won two prestigious BBC Radio
Juicebox Live are a multiple national award winning live music 2 Folk Awards 2017 for Best Newcomer and Best Traditional
promoter based within Dacorum. March 2020 will see the launch
Track, and performed live at the awards ceremony at
of a regular night at The Old Town Hall which will be primarily
focused on providing artists from Dacorum with a chance to play London’s Royal Albert Hall.
in their local area. These events will consist of 3 acts performing
‘His powerfully unadorned vocals might be from any
their own material.
era, variously recalling Paul Brady and Andy Irvine…it’s a
Thursday 12 March, 8:30pm powerful statement’ – Mojo
£7
Suitable for ages 18+ Show Length: 2hrs approx. plus interval Tuesday 24 March, 8.00pm
Please note this is a standing only event £15, £13 Concessions, £11 Dacorum Card
Suitable for all. Show length: 90 mins approx. plus interval
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FILM SCREENINGS @ THE OLD TOWN HALL
JUDY
FILM
(12A)
THE LION
FILM
Judy is a 2019 biographical drama film about American singer
and actress Judy Garland. The film follows Garland’s career
KING (2019)
during the last year of her life when she arrives in London
to perform a five-week sold-out run. As she prepares for
the show, battles with management, charms musicians and
reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth
(RELAXED SCREENING) (PG) shine through. She even embarks on a whirlwind romance
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. However,
own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in after some initial success, her efforts eventually stop making
the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s progress and start to worsen due to health issues.
brother and former heir to the throne has plans of his own.
Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates
The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal,
the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of ‘the
tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. Now,
world’s greatest entertainer’.
with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must
figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. Tuesday 18 February, 2pm & 7.30pm
£4, £3 Dacorum Card
Wednesday 22 January, 7.30pm
Running Time: 1hr 57mins
£4, £3 Dacorum Card
Running Time: 1hr 58mins
MRS LOWRY DOWNTON
FILM
FILM
AND SON (PG)
Mrs Lowry & Son is a biographical drama film set in Salford,
ABBEY (PG)
The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for
Greater Manchester, chronicling the life of the renowned artist the most important moment of their lives: a royal visit from
L. S. Lowry. It reveals the eternally attentive perma-bachelor the King and Queen of England which will unleash scandal,
Lowry (Timothy Spall), - rent-collector by day, attic artist by romance and intrigue, leaving the future of Downton hanging
night - suffocating socially while he tends to his bed-bound in the balance.
mother, Elizabeth (Vanessa Redgrave). Cruelly belittling From the hit ITV historical period drama series, featuring
his art, and desperately dissuading her bachelor son from series regular characters the Earl and Countess of Grantham
pursuing his ambitions, she never fails to voice her opinion at - Robert and Cora Crawley (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth
what a disappointment he has been to her. McGovern), Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) and the Dowager
Tuesday 4 February, 7.30pm Countess of Grantham (Maggie Smith).
£4, £3 Dacorum Card Tuesday 3 March, 2pm and 7:30pm
Running Time: 1hrs 31mins £4, £3 Dacorum Card
Running Time: 2hr 2mins
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FILM SCREENINGS @ THE OLD TOWN HALL CAROLINE
EXHIBITIONS
FILM
FEMINISTA FILM FESTIVAL (12A)
Celebrate International Women’s Day by watching a premium
FOSKETT
selection of short films.
AND YOUNG
ARTISTS
Feminista shares the most inspiring stories about women
and girls from around the world. The UK Tour Programme
includes 8 festival favourites - films from Wales to Pakistan,
from swimmers to pizza makers. Inspiration guaranteed! Come and explore the spring themed
Tuesday 10 March, 7.00pm characters on display in Caroline Foskett’s
intricate pen and ink drawings. Caroline is an
£5, £3.50 Dacorum Card
artist based in Hemel Hempstead and she
Running Time: 1hr 35 mins
aims to bring the subjects of her work to life
as much as possible. Her influences include
FILM
THE GOOD LIAR (15) Gustav Klimt, Harry Clarke, Alphonse Mucha
and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Roy Courtnay (Ian McKellen) is a British con artist who, along Tues 4 Feb – Fri 28 Feb
with his business partner Vincent (Jim Carter), manipulates
people into giving him access to their finances through a
string of deception and false identities.
Legendary actors Mirren and McKellen star together on screen
for the first time in this suspenseful drama about the secrets
MICHAEL
people keep and the lies they live.
EXHIBITIONS
Tuesday 17 March, 2pm & 7.30pm
£4, £3 Dacorum Card
Running Time: 1hr 49mins
HARTLEY
Tring artist, Michael Hartley’s artistic flair
FILM
OFFICIAL SECRETS (15) was noticeable from a young age. However,
Michael was only able to draw in his spare
time and only started oil painting in 2015.
She risked everything to stop an unjust war. Her government
Following his retirement, Michael has more
called her a traitor... Based on true events, Official Secrets time to devote to his art and as well as oils,
tells the gripping story of British intelligence specialist he has expanded to working in acrylic. In
Katharine Gun. his own words he is “continuously learning
and hopefully getting it right”.
It’s 2003, and in the lead up to the Iraq War Katharine receives
a memo with a shocking directive: the US is enlisting Britain’s Tues 3 Mar – Fri 3 April
help in collecting compromising information on UN Security
Council members in order to blackmail them into voting in
favour of an invasion of Iraq.
Wednesday 1 April, 7.30pm
£4, £3 Dacorum Card
Running Time: 1hr 52mins
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ALWAYS CLEARER
A humorous and moving
BEACH BODY
READY
story of one deaf man’s The Roaring Girls smash
GEORGE MCGAVIN ALICE AND THE attempt to cope, fit in and their way through
In this exclusive evening, Dr George
VERY UNHAPPY be accepted. ingrained fears,
McGavin shares his personal journey to BIRTHDAY PARTY food insecurities,
and toxic advertising
discover the world of wildlife big and Alice returns to Wonderland
in this defiantly feel
especially small. for an immersive, musical,
good show!
sensory UnBirthday Party!
THE MIGHTY KIDS
BEATBOX COMEDY SHOW
Join the mighty gang for an interactive show
where the worlds of comedy and beatboxing
collide – with electrifying results.
I SPY WITH MY GEORGE EGG
LITTLE EYE Brand-new comedy from
the stand-up who cooks
An adorable family musical that on stage.
celebrates everything great
about being a kid!
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JANUARY APRIL
OPENING HOURS ACCESS Wed 22 7.30pm Film: The Lion King (Relaxed
Screening) p16
Wed 1 7.30pm Film: Official Secrets p18
Sat 4 7.00pm Any Suggestions Doctor? p9
Fri 31 8.00pm Andy Parsons: Mon 12 8.00pm Screaming Blue Murder p13
Box office Healing the Nation p10
WC
In person and by phone
Textphone - dial 18001 01442 228091. FEBRUARY EXHIBITIONS
Monday to Friday, 12noon to 5:30pm The Gallery is open to view exhibitions from 10am
Large print programme is available on Tues 4 7.30pm Film: Mrs Lowry and Son p16 to 5:30pm – Monday to Friday
and one hour before performances
request. For more information and to Sat 8 2.30pm The Naughty Fox p4 Tues 4 Feb – Fri 28 Feb
discuss your access requirements please Mon 10 8.00pm Screaming Blue Murder p13 Caroline Foskett and Young Artists p19
THEATRE SEATING PLAN call 01442 228091 or email Wed 12 8.00pm The Ballad of Mulan
Sat 15 8.00pm Mari Wilson:
p7 Tues 3 Mar – Fri 3 April
Michael Hartley p19
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Fri 6 8.00pm Tom Stade: You Ain’t
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Sat 7 8.00pm Confessions of a Cockney
• Unemployed Temple Dancer p9
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as a county of creative and cultural opportunity.
The year will be split into 12 themed months
Monthly Themes
January - Try Something New
February - Skills Development and Volunteering
March - Access the Arts
April - Go Somewhere Local
May - The Big Outdoors
June - Big Ideas
July - Cultural Olympiad
August - Families and Friends
September - Heritage and History/Meet the Maker
October - Be Inspired/Get Back Into
November - Creative Minds and Creative Industries
December - Celebrate and Illuminate
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