New Wimbledon Theatre - Open House 19 September 2015 Tours and Workshop Programme
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New Wimbledon Theatre
Open House
19 September 2015
Tours and Workshop Programme
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for your interest in New Wimbledon Theatre as a participant of Open House London 2015. As a busy touring theatre, it
is often impossible to give people the opportunity to see all facets of our beautiful 104 year old venue so we are delighted to be
doing so on Saturday 19 September.
This booklet provides you with more detail on the day’s activities so you can plan your visit accordingly, and we can promise
there will be something for every generation. Gain an insight into the building’s architecture, history and sustainability plans, or
you can relax in our decadent Piano Bar, where you will be entertained by music covering our 11 decade history.
The majority of our activities are entirely free and open to all (general admission, or booking in person on the day). However, two of
the more in-depth tours will have a nominal fee of £4 for admission (to cover the overheads of the event itself). To pre-book these
in-depth tours, visit our inhouse Box Office between 10am and 6pm Monday to Saturday, or book via our website.
I do hope this booklet whets your appetite for what promises to be an incredible day at New Wimbledon Theatre; my team and I
look forward to seeing you.
Calum Kemp
General Manager, New Wimbledon Theatre
Historical Tours Tour Times: 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30
Price: £4 per person
LIMITED PLACES. ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Come and explore New Wimbledon Theatre as you’ve never seen it before. These 45
minute history tours will give you the opportunity to bask in the quiet beauty of this Booking Information: To book a space on a tour please head to
Grade II listed, Edwardian building in all its glory. From the Gods beneath the Angel to our Box Office, phone 0844 871 7646*
or visit www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon
the Dress Circle Promenade and down to the orchestra stalls; our expert guide, and ex
Other Information: Please be aware that this tour will visit all
professional actress, Sherry Plant will give you a tantalising insight into its 104 year
levels of the auditorium and as such may be unsuitable for any
history. Use your imagination and feel the theatre’s century of magic! person with limited mobility.
Taster Tours
Price: FREE
Booking Information: These tours can be booked in the foyer
These 25 minute tours give you a taste of our rich history. of the main theatre on the day of the event.
Tour Times: Tours will leave the foyer every 15 minutes and will last Other Information: These are a free event and will cover the
Foyer, Dress Circle and Stalls and as such may be unsuitable
between 20 – 25 minutes. The last tour will leave the foyer at 4pm for any person with limited mobility
Tour Times: 11:00 & 14:30 Price: FREE
History Talks Booking Information: You can book your space on these
talks by emailing wimstagedoor@theambassadors.com
Learn about the history of our beautiful 104 year old building from the comfort of our seats.
Other Information: These talks are designed for our patrons
with access and mobility needs and will take place in our Stalls
Auditorium access to which can be gained from Russell Road.
Ghost Walks
Tour Times: 17:40 & 18:25
Price: £4 per person
LIMITED PLACES. ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Rumour has it that among the red seats and dark corridors of New Wimbledon Theatre,
supernatural residents roam who reveal themselves to audience members when the Booking Information: To book a space on a tour please
spirit moves them. Paranormal Investigator and author of Paranormal Surrey, Marq head to our Box Office, phone 0844 871 7646*
English, says there is a ghost of a chance the rumours might just be true. Mr English or visit www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon
has been working on the Stage Door of New Wimbledon Theatre for the last decade Other Information: Please be aware that this tour will visit two levels
and can shed light into some obscure tales haunting The Grand Dame of The Broadway. of the auditorium and as such may be unsuitable for any person with
limited mobility. The tours are also conducted in minimum lighting.
*Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge
Panto Room Talk Times: 13:30, 14:45 & 16:00
Price: FREE
Our pantomime workshops will be fun for all the family as panto expert Malcolm Jones Booking Information: These talks can be booked in the foyer
shares his interactive history of pantomime, including opportunities to explore stage of the main theatre on the day of the event.
techniques, meet some familiar pantomime characters and even play heroes, villains and
Other Information: The talks will be held in the backstage area
pantomime dames yourselves. Malcolm is hugely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about
of the theatre and can be accessed by lift. Please note talks are
the origins of Britain’s most unique art form. On display will be a wide assortment of suitable for children aged 6+
costumes, photos, programmes and scripts from our rich pantomime history.
Musical Theatre Open Mic Times: Bar opens at 19:00
Price: FREE
Musical Theatre Open Mic first threw open its doors in 2012 and has been a popular bimonthly
Please note this event is suitable for people aged 18+
event ever since. For one night only this fabulous, fun-filled evening is taking place on a
Saturday night, and – in keeping with the Open House theme - admission is free all evening!
Now’s your chance to come and see what all of the fuss is about; either by sitting back and
enjoying the entertainment or by singing your show tune(s) of choice accompanied by our
beautiful baby grand piano and compere Nathan Jarvis. No sheet music necessary – just bring
plenty of enthusiasm. You can expect to hear songs from shows old and new, from Avenue Q
to Yentl (we couldn’t think of a musical beginning with Z... that you’d have heard of, anyway).
Pirate Treasure Hunt! Times: Throughout the day
Price: FREE
Get dressed up in your pirate costume and march on down to New Wimbledon Theatre for a
magical Peter Pan inspired treasure hunt. Other Information: Please note this challenge is
recommended for ages 3+. Not suitable for pushchairs. Must
be accompanied by an adult.
Your first challenge is to collect a bag from our ‘Ahoy Box Office’ before following the clues on
the treasure map to find your way through the enchanting theatre to Wimbledon’s treasure. Stay
focused and don’t get distracted by Hook, Tink and all the other fun surprises along the way.
Arts and Crafts Tour Times: Throughout the Day
Price: FREE
Find your way to the Lost Boys’ Cave to indulge in family fun. Whether you’re a lost
boy, pirate or fairy there will be something for everyone. We have singing and dancing, Other Information: Please note children must be accompanied
colouring in and a chance to win tickets to see our fantastic panto, Peter Pan. by an adult. Suitable for all ages.
There will also be costumes for the little ones to dress up in, face-painting, stories and
much much more.
Times: Throughout the Day
History Displays Price: FREE
Visit our Studio and indulge in a wide selection of photographs and memorabilia from Other Information: Please note children must be accompanied
our rich history. by an adult. Suitable for all ages.
Environmental Exhibition Times: Throughout the Day
Price: FREE
Did you know?
• The bottled water we sell and use has enabled us to build 5 wells in India, supplying
15,000 people with clean water.
• We use 100% renewable biomass energy.
• We recycle on average 96% of our waste.
We as a venue are constantly making strides to reduce our carbon footprint. Over the last
five years we have made huge steps towards this. Come along to the Studio to see what we
have achieved to make this building environmentally friendly, and see how we could work
together in this community to build a greener future.
Flying Competition **Terms and conditions apply. You will need to make sure
you are available on Saturday 19 September between the
Win the chance to have a flying lesson on New Wimbledon Theatre’s stage! hours of 11.30am and 3.30pm.
To tie in with this year’s panto, Peter Pan, we are offering six lucky 8-16 year olds the Postal entries should be sent to: Marketing Department,
New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon,
chance to fly like the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell and Peter Pan! This competition is a once in London, SW19 1QG.
a lifetime opportunity and will be a chance to have a flying lesson on stage with skilled
practitioners for a session lasting 30 minutes.
To enter, we would like you to design a poster for this year’s Peter Pan at New Wimbledon
Theatre. You can do this by hand or on your computer. Be as creative as you like.
We will be choosing six winners from different age categories. Please submit your entries
via post or directly to the theatre’s Box Office by Friday 11 September. Good luck and we
look forward to receiving your entries. **
Refreshments and Entertainment Times: Throughout the Day
Refreshments will be served in the beautiful surroundings of our Piano Bar with music
accompaniment by members of New Wimbledon Theatre front of house staff who will be
performing a variety of Musical numbers from our 104 history.
10:45 – 11:45 1910 – 1930s & Music Hall
12:00 – 13:00 1940s – 1960s
13:15 – 14:15 1970s – 1990s
14:30 – 15:30 1990 - 2000
15:45 – 16:45 2000 - PRESENT
Times: Throughout the Day
Careers Talks
Get one on one career advice from a member of our team at any point during the day.
Simply let a member of the team know what you’re interested in – from internships and
apprenticeships, to technical, marketing, arts administration and working front of house,
one of our experienced theatre staff will be able to answer your questions on working
within the theatre industry.
Areas Schedule
TOURS FOYER STAGE STUDIO AUDITORIUM PIANO GREEN CHORUS
BAR ROOM ROOM 2
10.00am
10.30am
MUSIC FROM
11.00am HISTORY
TALK
1910 - 1930
&
MUSIC HALL
11.30am HISTORY
TOUR
PANTO
ROOM
12.00pm
MUSIC FROM
1940s - 1960s
12.30pm various
tours going
through
thoughout
1.00pm the day
HISTORY ARTS
1.30pm HISTORY INFORMATION FLYING & MUSIC FROM & PANTO
TOUR POINT COMPETITION ENVIRONMENTAL 1970s - 1990s CRAFTS FOR TALK
DISPLAYS CHILDREN
2.00pm
2.30pm HISTORY
TALK
MUSIC FROM PANTO
1990s - 2000s TALK
3.00pm
3.30pm HISTORY
TOUR
4.00pm MUSIC FROM PANTO
2000s - PRESENT TALK
4.30pm
5.00pm
5.30pm
6.00pm
GHOST
WALK
6.30pm
7.00pm
7.30pm
8.00pm
8.30pm
MUSICAL
9.00pm INFORMATION THEATRE
POINT OPEN MIC
9.30pm
10.00pm
10.30pm
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