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Number 8
CINEMA - THEATRE - GALLERY
Autumn 2019
Box office: 01386 555488 | www.number8.org
8 High Street Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1BG 1
Foyer Folk: Dampier’s Round Sat 14 Sep, 8.00pm
Well known as a barn dance band locally this duo entertain with a mixture of
tunes from various parts of the British Isles. Moira sings and plays fiddle and
harp while Peter plays guitar, flute, and whistles. £5
Foyer Folk: Chris Elliot & Caitlin Jones Sat 12 Oct, 8.00pm
This Staffordshire based duo play music inspired by the English folk tradition.
Driving guitar and bouzouki accompany haunting whistles and harmonium
along with intricate vocal harmonies. Chris and Caitlin perform a mix of
traditional and original ballads about place and identity. £5
Along the Avon Thu 24 Oct, 8.00pm
An evening of poems, songs and stories inspired by the River Avon presented
by local writers Sue Johnson and Bob Woodroofe and singer-songwriter Colin
Pitts. Admission free.
Foyer Folk: The Night Watch Sat 2 Nov, 8.00pm
The Night Watch play songs and dance tunes from the 12th century to the
end of the 17th century, covering the mediaeval, renaissance and early
baroque periods. The duo sing in mediaeval, Tudor and modern English, and
play period instruments including shawm, recorders, cornamuse, rebec, oud,
gittern, cittern, and renaissance guitars. £5
Foyer Folk: Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter Sat 14 Dec, 8.00pm
Sally and Brian have been writing and performing together for nearly twenty
years. The duo have a quirky and distinctive style firmly rooted in the folk music
tradition, mixed with elements of jazz and blues. £5
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WELCOME
As we head towards autumn there’s a packed
programme in store. There are a wide variety of
events including a Mamma Mia Sing A Long with
PODS, concerts from Simon Goodall & the Bourne
Again Shadows, Treorchy Male Choir, The
WestEnders and The Budapest Café Orchestra
plus the opportunity to enjoy An Evening with
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards.
Via satellite this season we have a literary event
with Margaret Atwood, world class operas and
ballets, acclaimed productions from National
Theatre Live, the pizzazz of 42nd Street - The
Musical, and a stand up gig from Billy Connolly.
Film highlights include Downton Abbey, the
brilliant Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave in Mrs
Lowry & Son, the classics Heat & Dust and Singin’ See the following pages for full details of this
in the Rain, and the archive film programme New season’s Events, Films, Courses and Exhibitions.
Towns, Our Town.
For details of how to book; including online
We will also be holding an Open Day so anyone booking, our Box Office opening hours, a seating
who wants to find out more about Number 8 can plan and access information see p.34 and p.35.
come along for a taste of what we offer.
Events Film Courses
Gallery Crafts
Emma Bangham, Programme Manager
Family Friend’s Discount
Autumn 2019 Booking: Friends - Fri 26 Jul; Public - Fri 2 Aug
We would like to thank all our generous sponsors who have contributed to realising our dream.
Pershore Operatic
We also acknowledge the kind support of many trusts, foundations, companies and individuals.
& Dramatic Society
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Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas
Live from the National Theatre, London
On 10th September, the wait is over… The Testaments,
Margaret Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The
Handmaid’s Tale, is revealed. The momentous literary
event will be celebrated with an exclusive live broadcast,
as Fane Productions present an evening with the
Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic and inventor.
The publication of Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale in 1985
and the current, Emmy Award-winning television series
have created a cultural phenomenon as handmaids
have become a symbol of women’s rights. Atwood will
be in conversation with broadcaster and author Samira
Ahmed about her remarkable career and diverse range
of works. With exclusive readings from the new book by
special guests, this will be an unmissable event with
Atwood, spotlighting her signature insight, humour and
intellect.
Tuesday 10 September - 7.30pm
Tickets: £15, Seniors £14, Students £10
Cert 12A
NT Live:
To Be Announced
Save the date in your diaries for a very special
production beamed in live via satellite as part of the
National Theatre Live season. Details of the production
weren’t available at the time of going to print with this
brochure so please contact our Box Office or see
www.number8.org for updates.
To ensure you’re always up to date with any last
minute programme additions please go to our website
and sign up to receive our free e-bulletin The Loop
and other updates via email.
Thursday 12 September - 7.00pm
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Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society:
Mamma Mia Sing A Long
Join PODS for another fantastic sing a long, including
lots of your favourite ABBA songs, as featured in both
Mamma Mia films, along with some of ABBA’s other
most popular tunes.
Lyrics will be provided on the screen so you can join in,
you can even dress up if you like - white satin flares are
welcome but not mandatory!
It promises to be an uplifting evening where you can
soak up the atmosphere and join in the fun!
Saturday 21 September - 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: £10
NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors
Recorded at the National Theatre,
London in 2011
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from
James Corden, this hilarious West End and Broadway
hit returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s
10th birthday.
Down on his luck and permanently hungry, Francis
Henshall (Corden) becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe,
a small time East End hood in Brighton to collect
£6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his
sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s
been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers.
Francis takes a second job with Stanley, who is in hiding
from the police. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep
his two guvnors apart. Simple.
Thursday 26 September - 7.00pm;
Saturday 5 October - 2.00pm
Tickets: £15, Students £10
3hrs 30mins (inc interval), Cert 12A
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The Royal British Legion presents
Rock for Heroes
The incredible Rock for Heroes are back on the road for
2019 with a show celebrating your favourite rock and
pop artists. With music from artists such as Queen,
David Bowie, Van Halen, Toto, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses,
AC/DC, Dire Straits and many more.
Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers
this really is a night out unlike any other. You won’t see
a bad wig here, this isn’t a tribute act, but is simply
paying tribute to the legends in music. Escape the 9 to 5
and join Rock for Heroes for music, laughter and a
rockin’ night out!
This event is a Private Hire. The net ticket proceeds from
this show will be in aid of The Royal British Legion,
Pershore Branch.
Sunday 6 October - 7.00pm
Tickets: £18
2hrs (inc interval)
Don Giovanni
Live from the Royal Opera House, London
Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit, anger… and retribution!
The new Royal Opera Season begins with Mozart’s
engaging masterpiece, which follows Don Giovanni, the
women he serially seduces, and the vengeance that
finally catches up with him.
The opera is renowned for its ever-shifting portrayals of
complex characters, fast-moving action and mix of the
comic and the heartfelt. A cast of international singers -
both familiar and making Royal Opera debuts - under
conductor Hartmut Haenchen perform the glorious
arias and ensembles of this opera favourite.
A co-production with Israeli Opera, Gran Teatre del Liceu,
Barcelona, and Houston Grand Opera.
Tuesday 8 October - 6.45pm
Tickets: £16, 16 & under £10
3hrs 30mins (inc interval),
Sung in Italian with English subtitles
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The WestEnders presents
The World’s Greatest Musicals
The popularity of the musical over the past fifty years has
been the inspiration behind The WestEnders. Returning
to Number 8, following their sell-out show in 2017, they
want to share their passion and love of the West End and
Broadway with you.
The company are all past members from the London
production of Les Misérables and between them have
over 25 top West End shows to their credits. Over the last
decade they have established themselves as one of the
country’s leading musical theatre groups.
Hear all of your favourites from iconic shows - Phantom
of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King, Chicago, Blood
Brothers, Hamilton and of course the world’s most
popular musical … Les Misérables.
Hear the passion, hear the music, hear the people sing!
Friday 11 October - 7.30pm
Tickets: £16
2hrs 20mins (inc interval)
NT Live: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Recorded at the Bridge Theatre, London
by William Shakespeare
A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths
with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying
to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical
royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love
triangles, mistaken identities and transformations …
with hilarious, but dark consequences.
Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be
captured live at the Bridge Theatre in London.
Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris, David Moorst and
Hammed Animashaun lead the cast as Titania,
Oberon, Puck and Bottom. Directed by Nicholas
Hytner, this production transforms the theatre into a
forest - a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs
and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving
audience following the action on foot.
Thursday 17 October - 7.00pm
Tickets: £15, Students £10
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Simon Goodall & the
Bourne Again Shadows:
Celebrating 60 Years of Cliff
Simon Goodall and the Bourne Again Shadows are
widely acclaimed as the most authentic sounding
Cliff/Shadows tribute act (even Sir Cliff has said so!).
With a show including Cliff classics like Summer
Holiday, The Young Ones and Please Don’t Tease; and
Shadows’ instrumental hits such as Apache, Wonderful
Land and Foot-Tapper, you will be tapping your feet
down memory lane! But don’t take our word for it.
Check out their recordings and testimonials at
www.cliffshadowstribute.co.uk
Saturday 19 October - 7.30pm
Tickets: £18
2hrs 20mins (inc interval)
Orchestra of the Swan:
O Albion
J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3
Thomas Adès O Albion
Vaughan Williams Oboe Concerto
Thea Musgrave Green
Vaughan Williams Five Variants of Dives & Lazarus
J.S. Bach Concerto for Violin & Oboe in C minor
Director/Violin David Le Page
Oboe Victoria Brawn
OOTS present an English idyll bookended with seminal
works by J.S. Bach. Vaughan Williams’ complex Oboe
Concerto is the antithesis of his expansive, folk-infused
Dives and Lazarus. In O Albion, Thomas Adès evokes a
Beethoven quartet refracted through Elgar’s Nimrod.
Thea Musgrave’s Green explores conflict and opposing
musical forces.
Friday 25 October - 7.30pm
Tickets: £15.50
1hr 40mins (inc interval)
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Billy Connolly:
The Sex Life of Bandages
Recorded in Sydney, Australia in 2015
Hailed as the UK’s most influential comedian of all
time, legendary Scot Billy Connolly is bringing you this
brilliant show from his final stand-up tour. Recorded
in 2015, during the Australian leg, this whip smart
routine is a riotous journey filled with outrageous tales
and blistering observations of everyday absurdities.
In this special event screening Connolly will also muse
upon his career, life and legacy in a deeply personal
interview filmed exclusively for cinema audiences.
“Can he still hold an audience in his thrall - warm us,
cheer us, tickle us? Abso - Billy - lutely!” The Telegraph
Saturday 26 October - 7.45pm
Tickets: £14, Friends £13
2hrs 10mins, Cert 18
Raymonda
Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
Raymonda is betrothed to Jean de Brienne, a gallant
knight who pledged to go on a crusade led by the King
of Hungary. When her beloved leaves, Abderakhman, a
foreign knight, makes a bid for the hand of Raymonda
and threatens her fate when she rejects him…
Raymonda is a must-see of the Bolshoi, a work of living
dance history. Being one of legendary choreographer
Marius Petipa’s final works, he fully armed this ballet with
beautiful court scenes, romantic corps de ballet dances,
Hungarian czardas and a title role suited for the most
outstanding ballerina.
With the Bolshoi Principals, Soloists and Corps de Ballet.
Sunday 27 October - 3.00pm
Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10
3hrs (inc interval)
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Exhibition on Screen
Leonardo: The Works
Leonardo da Vinci is acclaimed as the world’s favourite
artist. Many television programmes and films have
showcased this extraordinary genius but often not
examined closely enough is his actual art. Leonardo’s
paintings and drawings will be the focus as Exhibition on
Screen presents every single attributed painting, in high
quality on the big screen. Key works include The Mona
Lisa, The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Ginevra de’ Benci,
Madonna Litta, Virgin of the Rocks, and more than a dozen
others.
This film also looks afresh at Leonardo’s life - his
inventiveness, his sculptural skills, his military foresight
and his political acumen - through the prism of his art.
Directed by Phil Grabsky, this is the definitive film about
Leonardo - the first to truly tell the whole story.
Tuesday 29 October - 7.00pm
Tickets: £12, Students £10
1hr 25mins
Northern Ballet: Dracula
Live from Leeds Playhouse
With darkly Gothic sets and costumes, Northern Ballet is
resurrecting Bram Stoker’s classic horror story for special
live screenings in cinemas this Halloween. The haunting
tale of passion and immortality is played out through a
unique blend of sensuous dancing and gripping theatre -
this is ballet with a dramatic bite.
Created by Northern Ballet's Artistic Director David Nixon
OBE, with atmospheric music by Alfred Schnittke, Arvo
Pärt, Michael Daugherty and Sergei Rachmaninov,
Dracula is a thrilling adaptation that will leave you thirsty
for more.
Thursday 31 October - 7.00pm
Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10
Cert 12A
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Les Petits Theatre Company:
Captain Flinn & the Pirate
Dinosaurs: The Magic Cutlass
Captain Flinn is ready for an adventure! Les Petits
theatre company return to the high seas to bring you
this highly anticipated sequel based on the book by
Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto.
When Flinn is in the middle of his school play his old
nemesis, Mr T the T-Rex, appears and kidnaps his friends
forcing them to hunt for the Magic Cutlass; a sword that
grants any wish. The children are whisked away for
another fantastic adventure to a world of devious
dinosaurs, deep sea dangers and smelly sausages!
A non-stop action packed theatrical experience with
live music, puppetry and dastardly dinosaurs!
Suitable for age 3+
Friday 1 November - 2.30pm
Tickets: £11, 16 & under £9
1hr
NT Live: Hansard
Live from the National Theatre, London
Hansard; noun. The official report of all parliamentary
debates.
Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan and Alex
Jennings star in this brand-new play by Simon Wood. It’s
a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin
Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold
house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all
is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking
hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are
being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on,
what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms
of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood sport.
Don’t miss this witty portrait of the governing class,
directed by Simon Godwin. Broadcast live via satellite
as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday season.
Thursday 7 November - 7.00pm
Tickets: £15, Students £10
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Treorchy Male Choir
Returning to Number 8 by popular demand the
Treorchy Male Choir is all set to share their love of
music in a concert filled with their magnificent voices
raised in song.
Internationally renowned, the choir has enchanted
audiences around the world for more than 130 years.
From their Royal Command Performance for Queen
Victoria to their appearance at the Royal Variety Show
more than a century later, they continue to play to
packed houses. With more than ninety albums to their
name, Treorchy enjoys an unbeaten competition
record and has performed with the likes of Tom Jones,
Ella Fitzgerald, Julie Andrews, Burt Bacharach and
Shirley Bassey.
A wonderful evening not to be missed!
Saturday 9 November - 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
2hrs 10mins (inc interval)
42nd Street - The Musical
Recorded at the Theatre Royal,
London in 2018
Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a young performer
with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on
Broadway, this is the largest ever staging of the Tony
Award-winning musical, filmed live at the magnificent
Theatre Royal in the heart of the West End.
Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy
Brock, alongside a dazzling tap-dancing and show-
stopping ensemble cast including Tom Lister, Clare
Halse and Philip Bertioli. Featuring the iconic songs
42nd Street, We’re In The Money and Lullaby Of
Broadway, this is pure musical magic on the big screen
- entertainment doesn’t get bigger than this!
“… an utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz “ The Times
Sunday 10 November - 2.30pm;
Tuesday 12 November - 7.00pm
Tickets: £14, 16 & under £10
2hrs 22mins (inc interval)
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An Evening with
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
Great Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper, Eddie ‘The
Eagle’ Edwards competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics
in Calgary. With the UK firmly backing the plasterer
from Gloucestershire, Eddie took to the slopes
followed by a whirlwind of international press but
unfortunately came last in both his events. Although
he did not win an Olympic medal, his determination
and ‘have a go’ attitude won a place in the hearts of
spectators around the globe, and went on to inspire
the Eddie the Eagle feature film.
A true example of a heroic failure, Eddie’s achievements
and perseverance continue to be an inspiration to all on
how to succeed against all the odds. Join Eddie, here at
Number 8 in person, to learn how this particular Eagle
landed on his feet in the end, even if it wasn’t in quite
the same style as his sporting rivals.
Friday 15 November - 7.30pm
Tickets: £16, 16 & under £10
1hr 50mins (inc interval)
The Budapest Café Orchestra
Following their rapturously received performance here
in 2017 this quartet of revered musicians returns with
another evening of impassioned Eastern European
gypsy folk, heart-rending ballads and fiery dances.
Led by jazz violin superstar Christian Garrick, The
Budapest Cafe Orchestra play traditional folk and
gypsy flavoured music from across the Balkans and
Russia. Klezmer, Romanian doinas, Hungarian czardas
and beautiful ballads - such as the theme to Schindler's
List and Andy Statman's beautiful Flatbush Waltz - are
all featured. The music evokes vivid images of fiddle
maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires as,
with infectious enthusiasm, the band treats you to a
performance good enough to make you want to book
that holiday down the Danube!
“The music is magic in their hands.” BBC Radio 3
Saturday 16 November - 7.30pm
Tickets: £15
1hr 50mins (inc interval)
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Wise Children
Recorded at the York Theatre Royal
Award-winning director Emma Rice brings her unique,
exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s novel in this
theatre production. A big, bawdy tangle of joy and
heartbreak, Wise Children is a celebration of show
business, family, forgiveness and hope, with a generous
dash of Shakespeare, scandal and mischief, taking the
audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotion.
In Brixton, twin chorus girls Nora and Dora Chance are
celebrating their 75th birthday. Melchior their father
turns 100 on the same day. As does his twin brother
Peregrine. If, in fact, he’s still alive. And if, in truth,
Melchior is their real father after all...
Performed by a spectacular ensemble cast, this all-
singing and dancing show opened to rapturous
reviews at London’s Old Vic in 2018.
Saturday 23 November - 7.00pm
Tickets: £15, Friends £14, Students £10
2hrs 30mins (inc interval), Cert 15
NT Live: Present Laughter
Recorded at the Old Vic, London
by Noël Coward
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Fleabag,
Sherlock) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present
Laughter.
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star
actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of
spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating
identity crisis as his many and various relationships
compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days
at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and
soul-searching.
Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern
reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
Thursday 28 November - 7.00pm;
Saturday 8 February 2020 - 2.00pm
Tickets: £15, Students £10
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Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society:
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland &
Through the Looking Glass
PODS’ festive show invites you to join Alice on her journey
through Wonderland. The colourful, larger than life
characters fill every scene with energy and laughter, in a
show packed with popular songs from across the decades -
some beautiful, some lively! A family show not to be missed!
Suitable for ages 6+
Monday 2 - Friday 6 December, 7.30pm;
Saturday 7 December, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets: Mon £11, Tue - Thu £13,
Fri & Sat eve £15, Sat matinee £11
Coppélia
Live from the Royal Opera House, London
A classic returns to The Royal Ballet with Ninette de Valois’
charming and funny Coppélia - a story of love, mischief and
mechanical dolls.
The intricate choreography set to Delibes’ delightful score
shows off the technical precision and comedic timing of the
Company. Osbert Lancaster’s designs bring a colourful
storybook world to life in this festive treat for the whole family.
Tuesday 10 December - 7.15pm
Tickets: £16, 16 & under £10
2hrs 30mins (inc interval)
The Nutcracker
Recorded at the Royal Opera House, London, 2016
Created by Peter Wright in 1984, this glorious production of
The Nutcracker is an all-time ballet favourite. It’s Christmas
Eve and Herr Drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young
Clara away on a fantasy adventure. Tchaikovsky's glittering
score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and The Royal
Ballet's captivating dancing make this Nutcracker the
quintessential Christmas experience.
Tuesday 17 December - 7.15pm;
Sunday 22 December - 3.00pm
Tickets: £16, 16 & under £10
2hrs 15mins (inc interval)
15n i n Number 8
Co me o Open Day
Saturday 26
October
11.00am - 3.00pm
This autumn we’re throwing open our doors
to give you a taste of what’s on offer at Number 8.
Backstage tours • Short film screenings
Displays • Pop-up performances • Crafts
Meet the volunteers • Competitions
Taster workshops • Costume displays
A day of free activities - all welcome!
Come and join us to find out more about Number 8,
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FILM
Film Ticket Prices Full Price £8.50 Concessions £8
Monday 10.30am Movies - with tea/coffee & biscuits! £7 Concessions £6
Monday - Friday Matinees £7 Concessions £6
Family Film Offer All tickets £5
(ST) Shown with subtitles for the hard of hearing.
AD))) Audio Description available on request.
Audio description is available on request for films that have been produced with an audio description track.
At the time of going to print details of which films will have audio description is not always available. Please
contact us to check if you need audio description but there is no AD))) included in the film details.
Never Look Away (15)
Inspired by real events this acclaimed drama from the
writer/director of The Lives of Others spans three eras of
German history. It tells the story of a young art student, Kurt
(Tom Schilling) who falls in love with fellow student, Ellie
(Paula Beer). Ellie's father, Professor Seeband (Sebastian
Koch), a famous doctor, disapproves and vows to destroy
the relationship. What neither of them knows is that their
lives are already connected through a terrible crime
Seeband committed decades ago...
Thu 29 Aug - 7.30pm
Directed by Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck, 3hrs 9mins,
German with subtitles
Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans (PG)
Friends, Romans, Celts… lend us your ears. A brilliant cast
of actors and comedians including Sir Derek Jacobi, Nick
Frost, Alexander Armstrong, Lee Mack, Warwick Davis,
Rupert Graves and Sanjeev Bhaskar bring you a slice of
history with a comic twist.
The rotten Romans rule Britain but while young Emperor
Nero (Craig Roberts) battles his scheming mother (Kim
Cattrall) for power, Celt queen Boudicca (Kate Nash) is
gathering an army…
Fri 30 Aug - 7.30pm; Sat 31 Aug - 1.30pm & 7.30pm
Directed by Dominic Brigstocke, 1hr 32mins
17FILM www.number8.org Vita & Virginia (12A) Set amidst the bohemian high society of 1920s England, Vita & Virginia tells the true story of the love affair between Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki) and enigmatic aristocrat Vita Sackville- West (Gemma Arterton). When she meets the brilliant but troubled Virginia, Vita is immediately attracted and decides that the writer will be her next conquest, no matter the cost. So begins an intense relationship that will leave both women profoundly transformed and inspire the writing of one of Woolf's greatest works. Mon 2 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 3 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Chanya Button, 1hr 50mins Balloon (12A) The gripping true story of a spectacular escape from East to West Germany in the Summer of 1979. The Strelzyk and Wetzel families have been working on an audacious plan for more than two years: they want to flee East Germany in a homemade hot-air balloon. On their first attempt they encounter bad weather and the balloon crash lands just metres from the West German border. A nerve-wracking race against time begins as the families work to build a new balloon and escape before the Stasi discover them. Thu 5 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Michael Bully Herbig, 2hrs 5mins, German with subtitles The Current War (12A) Inventors Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon) engage in a battle of technology and ideas that will determine whose electrical system will power the new century in this story of the competition that literally lit up the modern world. Edison dazzles the world by lighting Manhattan but Westinghouse, aided by Nikola Tesla (Nicholas Hoult), sees fatal flaws in his design. As the men grapple for who will power the nation, they spark one of the greatest corporate feuds in US history. Fri 6 Sep - 7.30pm; Mon 9 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, 1hr 48mins 18
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FILM
Kursk: The Last Mission (12A)
Colin Firth and Matthias Schoenaerts (Suite Française, Far
from the Madding Crowd) star in this gripping thriller about
the Kursk nuclear submarine tragedy of 2000. As fire engulfs
the vessel following an explosion time is running out for the
Russian Captain (Schoenaerts) and his crew. When the
rescue operation is threatened by international bureaucracy
Royal Navy chief David Russell (Firth) intervenes in an
attempt to convince Russian officials to accept foreign aid.
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Sep - 7.30pm
Directed by Thomas Vinterberg, 1hr 55mins
Blinded by the Light (12A)
Set in 1987, this joyous drama from the writer/director of
Bend It Like Beckham tells the story of a teenager whose
world is transformed when he discovers the Bruce
Springsteen back catalogue. Inspired by The Boss’ songs
and yearning to escape his rundown hometown and the
rules of his traditional Pakistani household, Javed (Viviek
Kalra) finds himself caught between two worlds and must
discover if he too is Born to Run...
Mon 16 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST);
Tue 17 Sep - 7.30pm
Directed by Gurinder Chadha, 1hr 57mins, AD)))
Photograph (15)
This charming romantic comedy follows Rafi (Nawazuddin
Siddiqui) a struggling street photographer in Mumbai.
Pressured to marry by his grandmother, Rafi convinces a shy
middle-class stranger (Sanya Malhotra) who he has
photographed to pose as his fiancée. Gradually becoming
friends the unlikely pair develop a connection that transforms
them in ways that they would never have imagined.
Thu 19 Sep - 7.30pm; Wed 25 Sep - 1.30pm
Directed by Ritesh Batra, 1hr 49mins,
Hindi with subtitles
19FILM www.number8.org Mrs Lowry & Son (cert tbc) Sheila’s Choice Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave give spellbinding performances in this drama about beloved British artist L.S. Lowry (Spall) and his over-bearing mother Elizabeth (Redgrave) who he lived with throughout his life. Bed-ridden and bitter, Elizabeth actively tried to dissuade her bachelor son from pursuing his artistic ambitions, whilst never failing to voice her opinion at what a disappointment he was to her. Fri 20 Sep - 7.30pm; Mon 23 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 24 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Adrian Noble, 1hr 33mins Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (18) This eagerly anticipated film from Quentin Tarantino is set in LA in 1969, at the height of hippy Hollywood. TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his long-time stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they no longer recognise anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbour ... Sharon Tate. A vibrant tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age featuring an impressive ensemble cast. Fri 27 & Sat 28 Sep - 7.30pm Directed by Quentin Tarantino, 2hrs 39mins The Art of Racing in the Rain (PG) A heartfelt tale narrated by a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner). Through his bond with his owner Denny (Milo Ventimiglia), an aspiring Formula One race car driver, Enzo understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to navigate life. The film follows Denny and the loves of his life - his wife (Amanda Seyfried), their young daughter Zoe, and ultimately, his true best friend, Enzo. Mon 30 Sep - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 1 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Simon Curtis, 1hr 49mins, AD))) 20
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Transit (12A)
As fascism spreads, German refugee Georg (Franz Rogowski)
flees to Marseille and assumes the identity of the dead writer
whose transit papers he is carrying. Living among refugees
from around the world, Georg falls for Marie (Paula Beer), a
mysterious woman searching for her husband - the man
whose identity he has stolen. Adapted from Anna Segher's
1942 novel, Transit transposes the original story to the present,
blurring periods to create a timeless exploration of the plight
of displaced people.
Thu 3 Oct - 7.30pm
Directed Christian Petzold, 1hr 42mins,
German with subtitles
Downton Abbey (cert tbc)
The saga of the Crawley household continues in this spin-
off from the popular television series which reunites the
familiar cast for a big screen outing.
It’s 1927 and a visit from HRH King George V and Queen
Mary causes a stir amongst the family and their servants
alike.
Fri 4 & Sat 5 Oct - 7.30pm;
Mon 7 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 8 Oct - 3.30pm;
Wed 9 Oct - 1.30pm, Thu 10 Oct - 7.30pm
Directed by Michael Engler, running time tbc
The Mustang (15) Emma’s Choice
Roman (Matthias Schoenaerts), a convict with a history of
violence, is given the chance to participate in a rehabilitation
therapy program. Spotted by a no-nonsense veteran trainer
(Bruce Dern) and helped by an outgoing fellow inmate and
trick rider (Jason Mitchell), Roman is accepted into the
selective wild horse training section of the program, where
he finds his own humanity in gentling an especially
unbreakable mustang. A compelling tale of redemption
featuring brilliant performances, set against the backdrop
of spectacular scenery.
Sat 12 Oct - 7.30pm
Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, 1hr 37mins, AD)))
21FILM www.number8.org The Souvenir (15) This coming of age tale for grown-ups set in the 1980s follows Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) a shy film student who begins to find her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man (Tom Burke - The Musketeers, Strike). Julie defies her protective mother and concerned friends as she slips deeper and deeper into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship which comes dangerously close to destroying her dreams. Mon 14 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 15 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Joanna Hogg, 2hrs Pain & Glory (15) Writer director Pedro Almodóvar draws upon his own life experiences in this absorbing drama. Tormented by ill- heath, ageing film director Salvador Mallo (Antonio Banderas) is thinking of leaving filmmaking when a chance encounter leads him to reflect upon his life. He recalls his childhood, the first stirrings of desire, first love, the pain of breakups, and his discovery of cinema and passion for writing. In recovering his past, Salvador finds the need to recount it, and in this finds his salvation. Fri 18 & Thu 24 Oct - 7.30pm Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, 1hr 53mins, Spanish with subtitles Red Joan (12A) In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Dame Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement until her tranquil existence is shattered when she is arrested by MI5. Joan has been hiding an incredible past; she is one of the most influential spies in living history... Inspired by a true story this drama tells of how a young Joan (Sophie Cookson) went from being a demure physics student to betraying her country by passing secrets to the KGB. Back by popular demand following sell out screenings in the summer! Mon 21 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Trevor Nunn, 1hr 39mins, AD))) 22
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New Towns, Our Town (U)
In the years since the first New Towns Act was passed the
towns it created have been both praised as modern-day
utopias and dismissed as failed social experiments. This
collection of rare archive films sheds light on the
experiences of the New Towns’ early pioneers as well as
following generations. Promotional films, TV documentaries,
as well as amateur footage from residents themselves,
reveal how these ground-breaking towns have been
continually reshaped in and by the public imagination.
Tue 22 Oct - 7.30pm
1hr 17mins
Yesterday (12A)
Another opportunity to see this rock ‘n’ roll comedy about
music, dreams, friendship, and the long and winding road
that leads to the love of your life. Yesterday, everyone knew
The Beatles. Today - following a mysterious global blackout
- only struggling singer-songwriter Jack (Himesh Patel, BBC’s
Eastenders) remembers their songs. He’s about to become
a very big deal!
An uplifting treat from the dream team of director Danny
Boyle and screenwriter Richard Curtis.
Mon 28 Oct - 10.30am & 7.30pm
Directed by Danny Boyle, 1hr 56mins, AD)))
Playmobil: The Movie (U)
When her younger brother disappears into the colourful and
animated world of Playmobil, Marla is forced to abandon her
organised life to rescue him. Finding herself on an incredible
journey within this new world, Marla begins to see potential
she never dreamed of. Packed with humour, endearing
characters and thrills this animated comedy adventure brings
the beloved children’s toy brand to cinematic life.
Tue 29 Oct - 1.30pm; Thu 31 Oct - 11.00am
Directed by Lino DiSalvo, 1hr 39mins, AD)))
23FILM www.number8.org Judy (12A) Jan’s Choice It’s Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland (Renée Zellwegger) arrives in Swinging London to perform. It is thirty years since she shot to fame in The Wizard of Oz but, if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. While preparing for her show she reminisces with wit and warmth, and even embarks on a new romance. Featuring some of Garland’s best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of a legendary entertainer. Fri 1 Nov - 7.30pm; Mon 4 Nov - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 5 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by Rupert Goold, 1hr 58mins, AD))) The Kitchen (cert tbc) This comedy drama stars Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish and Elisabeth Moss as three 1978 Hell's Kitchen housewives whose mobster husbands are sent to prison by the FBI. Left with little but a sharp axe to grind, the ladies take the Irish mafia's matters into their own hands - proving unexpectedly adept at everything from running the rackets to taking out the competition... Sat 2 Nov - 7.30pm; Thu 7 Nov - 1.30pm Directed by Andrea Berloff, running time tbc War Horse (12A) Join us for this special screening to tie in with the unveiling of Pershore’s very own War Horse Memorial sculpture in Abbey Park. Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during WWI, War Horse follows a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert on their journey through the war - an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. Fri 8 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by Steven Spielberg, 2hrs 26mins, 2011 24
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Heat & Dust (12A)
Moving between two generations, James Ivory's epic of self-
discovery is also a lush evocation of the sensuous beauty of
India. As she searches for answers to the mystery
surrounding a long-ago affair between her aunt Olivia
(Greta Scacchi) and an Indian prince (Shashi Kapoor), Anne
(Julie Christie) becomes immersed in the local culture, the
pull of the past simultaneously leading her into a clearer
view of her own life. Newly restored by the BFI, this
sumptuous costume drama looks magnificent on the big
screen.
Mon 11 Nov - 10.30am & 7.30pm
Directed by James Ivory, 2hrs 4mins, 1982
Into Film Festival 2019
This November Number 8 will once again be taking part in
the Into Film Festival, the largest youth-focused film festival
in the world. The festival is a perfect opportunity for
teachers and home educators, offering easy-to-organise
school trips to the cinema, with a specially curated
programme supporting a multitude of curriculum subjects,
inspiring continued learning back in the classroom.
We will be hosting four free screenings for educational
groups during the festival. Film details, screening dates and
booking will be available from 5 September via Into Film, see
www.intofilm.org/festival
A Season in France (12A) Jane’s Choice
Abbas, a high school teacher in the Central African
Republic, has fled from his war-torn country to France
where he now lives with his two children. Eking a living by
working at a local market Abbas meets Carole a French
florist and romance blossoms. Carole offers him and his
family a home but their newfound happiness is jeopardised
when Abbas' application for asylum is rejected.
“…a deeply felt, compassionate film…” The Guardian
Thu 14 Nov - 7.30pm; Wed 20 Nov - 1.30pm
Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, 1hr 41mins,
French with subtitles
25FILM www.number8.org The Goldfinch (cert tbc) Based on Donna Tartt's Pulitzer prize-winning novel this drama tells the story of a thirteen year old boy (Ansel Elgort) who is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tragedy changes the course of his life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief, guilt, reinvention, redemption, and even love. Through it all, he holds on to one tangible piece of hope from that terrible day ... a painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch. Also starring Nicole Kidman and Luke Wilson. Mon 18 Nov - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 19 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by John Crowley, running time tbc Joker (cert tbc) Allan’s Choice Joaquin Phoenix gives an outstanding performance as the Joker in this original standalone story exploring the origins Batman’s iconic arch-nemesis. The exploration of Arthur Fleck (Phoenix), a man disregarded by society, a failed stand- up comedian who becomes a psychopathic criminal mastermind after going insane, works not only as a gritty character study, but also as a broader cautionary tale. Fri 22 & Tue 26 Nov - 7.30pm Directed by Todd Phillips, running time tbc Singin’ in the Rain (U) Jane Red’s Choice One of the greatest and best loved musicals ever made Singin’ in the Rain is filled with memorable songs, lavish routines and, of course, the iconic song-and-dance number performed in the rain. Gene Kelly shines as a silent movie star whose career is jeopardised when he and his shrill- voiced leading lady (Jean Hagen) must appear in a ‘talkie’ together. Also starring Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this classic on the big screen! Mon 25 Nov - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly, 1hr 43mins, 1952 26
THE STAR INN
FRESH | LOCAL | QUALITY
Set in the market town of Pershore on the
banks of the River Avon this gorgeous 15th
century coaching inn with rooms is the
perfect place to enjoy a drink, dinner or
stay the night in an excellent location for
enjoying the Cotswolds, Worcestershire
and the Malverns.
The Star has established itself as a venue
which offers high quality food with relaxed
dining. Chef Proprietor Bruce Lawrence, a
Federation of Master Chefs member, and
his team serve a range of quality dishes
using locally sourced produce and
ingredients, to achieve flavoursome and
seasonal dishes to accompany a great
selection of local beers, a choice of
continental lagers and fantastic wines.
The Star Inn | 23 Bridge Street | Pershore | Worcestershire | WR10 1A J
T: 01386 561 356 E: info@starinnatpershore.co.uk
www.starinnatpershore.co.ukComing Soon
Official Secrets - Shaun the Sheep 2: Farmageddon - The Woman in the Window -
Frozen 2 - Sorry We Missed You
On Sale Now
Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle Sunday 26 January - 3.00pm; Swan Lake Sunday 23 February - 3.00pm;
Jewels Sunday 19 April - 4.00pm
Royal Opera House: La Bohème Wednesday 29 January - 7.45pm; Marston & Scarlett Tuesday
3 March - 7.15pm; Fidelio Tuesday 17 March - 7.15pm; Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci Tuesday 7
May - 7.00pm; The Dante Project Thursday 28 May - 7.15pm; Elektra Thursday 18 June - 7.45pm
Exhibition on Screen: Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait Tuesday 14 January - 7.00pm; Easter in Art
Tuesday 7 April - 7.00pm; Frida Kahlo Monday 6 July - 7.00pm
For updates contact Box Office, sign up to our e-bulletin The Loop or check
www.number8.org
Workshop
Space for Hire
Are you an artist or crafts
person looking for somewhere
to run workshops? We may
have just the space for you!
Our Abbey Room (seats 16)
and Courtyard Room (our
larger dance studio space) are
available to hire for one-off workshops or regular courses.
For details see www.number8.org/venue/venue-hire/ or
contact us on 01386 555488.01386 555488
COURSES
Gentle Chance to Dance
An exercise based class for those aged 65+ offering a
more relaxed approach to dancing with the majority of
the session taking place seated.
No previous experience necessary. Before booking please consult
your doctor if you have any concerns regarding your fitness.
Weekly Mondays, 2.30 - 3.30pm
9 Sep - 2 Dec (no class 28 Oct)
Cost: £54 (12 wk term)
Weekly Chance to Dance classes also enrolling now
- contact us for details.
Number 8 Youth Theatre
Led by professional theatre practitioner Jenny Northam,
these popular junior and senior classes are ideal for
young people interested in theatre.
Weekly sessions offer budding actors the opportunity
to develop their acting skills and learn stagecraft
techniques in a fun, friendly atmosphere, and are a
great way to make new friends.
Weekly Wednesdays, 11 Sep - 4 Dec (no class 30 Oct)
Juniors (age 7 - 11) 4.15 - 5.45pm, £54
Seniors (age 12+) 6.00 - 7.30pm, £66
Pop Up Painting:
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Join artist Kay Mullet for an informal evening of painting
and create your own version of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
to take away. Using Van Gogh’s style as inspiration the
session will give you the opportunity to get creative and
explore painting techniques in a relaxed environment.
All art supplies including a canvas are provided, and Kay
will be on hand to give advice and guidance.
Thursday 24 October, 7.00 - 10.00pm
Cost: £25 (inc a glass of wine/soft drink & nibbles)
29GALLERY www.number8.org Hilary Roberts - ‘Flowers, Fields & Forests’ A varied collection of images showing vibrant spring blooms in close-up, landscapes with poppies and wild flowers, typical English gardens, bluebell woods, autumn scenes and strikingly colourful autumn leaves. The pictures originated in the camera and were then worked on by the artist to enhance the image. Monday 19 August - Wednesday 4 September Indira Creed-Miles - ‘Celebration of Humanity’ Indira’s exhibition is inspired by identity and the idea that everyone is uniquely individual. Her work explores the abstract expressionistic style, using energetic mark making and saturated vibrant colour. The exhibition features an array of colourful portraits that reflect diversity. Thursday 5 - Wednesday 25 September ‘Number 8 Open Exhibition 2019' Showcasing the work of the very best artists and photographers from within and beyond the county of Worcestershire, this exhibition includes a variety of different styles and mediums. Each piece featured in the exhibition was selected following an open call for submissions. Thursday 26 September - Wednesday 16 October Judith Long - ‘The Streets of Pershore’ A series of paintings detailing the variety of shape, size, colour and architectural style to be found in the buildings of our wonderful town including all the houses, shops, offices, etc. from Station Road down the High Street then along Bridge Street. A snapshot of our town in 2019. Thursday 17 October - Wednesday 6 November St. Peter’s Printmakers - ‘Fresh off the Press’ The St. Peter’s Printmakers primarily focus on relief printing, and also use etching, dry-point, collagraph, letterpress and screen printing. From small beginnings in 2012, the group has continued to grow, in numbers and range of work. They meet weekly to explore their printmaking interests and stage regular exhibitions. Thursday 7 - Wednesday 27 November 30
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Kate Brazier - ‘Somewhere to Call Home’
An exhibition of original, illustrations, handmade cards and
accessories inspired by the English countryside and an undying
love of colours and textures. Kate’s layered paintings, cards and
brooches, featuring her characteristic cosy cottages, gardens and
seascapes are complemented by an abundance of luxuriant flora.
Combining contemporary craft techniques and an attention to
detail, Kate’s work has a unique 3D quality.
Monday 19 August - Wednesday 25 September
Alan Mulholland - ‘Mo’s Military Miniatures’
An exhibition of military miniatures assembled and painted by
award-winning designer the late Alan Mulholland of Pershore.
The models range from the ancient to modern times and
represent part of a collection he built up over the years,
assembling and painting them all himself. Several won awards
and featured in the modelling press. We hope you enjoy them
and give one a good home! All proceeds will go to Number 8.
Thursday 26 September - Wednesday 6 November
Cut Fold Bind - ‘So Many Books, So Little Time’
Cut Fold Bind returns to Number 8 with an exhibition of brand
new inspiring creations from a group of local book artists. The
group combine traditional and contemporary approaches to
bookbinding utilising mixed media, textiles, drawings, painting
and printing.
Thursday 7 November - Wednesday 18 December
Calling for Craft Exhibitors
Are you a designer maker/crafts person interested in exhibiting your work at Number 8?
Exhibitions are held in The Foyer our busy coffee bar/performance space and gallery area
which has a footfall of over 1,000 people a week. If you would like to exhibit and sell your
work please get in touch.
For further details see www.number8.org or email exhibitions@number8.org
31Volunteers
Needed
Do you have time to spare?
Would you like to join the
Number 8 team?
Whether it’s using existing skills and
knowledge or trying your hand at
something completely new by volunteering
at Number 8 you can broaden your
experience, meet some really lovely people,
and play your part in helping the arts in
Pershore to thrive!
We are particularly keen at present to find
volunteers to help in our coffee bar, the
evening bar and the Just After 8 charity
shop but volunteers play a vital role across
all departments so whatever your interests
we can find a role for you.
For further information pop into Box Office or contact Paul our Volunteer Co-ordinator on:
01386 555028 / volunteering@number8.orgARTS & LEISURE
DAY/TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT
Monday
10.15am - 11.15am KFA Dance Fitness Gill O'Donoghue - 01386 854830
11.30am - 12.30pm Pilates Rosemary Clarke - 01905 350642
1.00pm - 2.00pm Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488
2.30pm - 3.30pm Gentle Chance to Dance Age 65+ Box Office - 01386 555488
4.00pm - 5.30pm Stagecoach Early Stages Age 4 - 6 Charmaine Brumby - 01386 896105
6.00pm - 6.55pm Zumba Dance Fitness Khris Torres - 07577 078197
7.15pm - 9.00pm Pershore Community Choir Liz Hooper - 01905 620827
Tuesday
10.00am - 12.00pm Art Class Nick Dawe - 07901 119279
10.15am - 11.15am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488
11.30am - 12.30pm Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488
1.15pm - 2.15pm Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488
2.00pm - 3.30pm Pershore and District U3A (3rd Tue of each month) Mike Ainley - 01386 244325
2.45pm - 3.30pm Zumba Gold (Low Impact) Khris Torres - 07577 078197
4.00pm - 7.15pm Symphony Dance Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717
7.45pm - 9.15pm Number 8 Readers Group (1st Tue of each month) Number 8 - 01386 561906
7.30pm - 10.00pm PODS David Hemming - 01386 552873
Wednesday
9.30am - 11.00am Mixed Ability Yoga Pam Griffiths - 07929 873066
11.30am - 1.00pm Mixed Ability Yoga Pam Griffiths - 07929 873066
1.30pm - 2.45pm Music for Dementia (Monthly) Jenny Davis - 01386 565396
4.15pm - 5.45pm Junior Youth Theatre Box Office - 01386 555488
5.15pm - 7.15pm PODYS Sue Dickson - podys@live.co.uk
6.00pm - 7.30pm Senior Youth Theatre Box Office - 01386 555488
7.30pm - 10.00pm PODS David Hemming - 01386 552873
Thursday
9.15am - 10.15am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488
10.30am - 11.30am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488
1.15pm - 2.15pm Over 60s' Keep Fit Michael Papworth - 07905 517720
2.30pm - 3.30pm Pilates Age 50+ Rosemary Clarke - 01905 350642
5.45pm - 6.45pm Zumba Dance Fitness Khris Torres - 07577 078197
7.00pm - 8.45pm Symphony Dance (Adult) Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717
Friday
9.30am - 10.30am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488
10.00am - 12.00pm Creative Writing (1st Fri of each month) Sue Johnson - 01386 446477
11.00am - 1.00pm Chance to Act Age 55+ Richard Lees - 07504 845395
Saturday
9.00am - 12.30pm Symphony Dance Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717
1.30pm - 4.30pm Exploring Art History (Monthly) Mandy Carwood - 01386 834169
2.30pm - 4.30pm Symphony Dance (Modern) Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717
33INFORMATION
Become a Volunteer
Number 8 exists thanks to the time, dedication and commitment of many volunteers working
in a variety of roles across the organisation. If you have time to spare and would like to get
involved please contact Paul on 01386 555028 / volunteering@number8.org
Friends of Number 8
Become a Friend and you can play your part in Number 8’s success. Friends’ subscriptions
are an important source of income for Number 8 (a registered charity). Friends play a vital
role in supporting the centre and helping to ensure our long term viability.
Benefits include:
Season brochures delivered to your home in advance of public release - A week’s priority
booking at the start of each season - Discounts for selected shows - Friends’ newsletters.
Individual Membership £17.50 / Two people residing at the same address £26.
For further details contact Box Office on 01386 555488 / enquiries@number8.org
Gift Vouchers
Vouchers are available from Box Office in a denomination of your choice and can be used
toward payment for any Number 8 film screening or event. The ideal gift anytime of the year!
Access
The ground floor of Number 8 is fully accessible with the first row of the auditorium reserved
for wheelchair users and patrons with mobility problems. Please advise Box Office if you
require additional assistance. As space is limited, we cannot guarantee parking space for
mobility scooters during shows. If you are planning to bring a scooter, please telephone
beforehand to check.
The auditorium is equipped with an infra-red hearing system for films and events via satellite
and selected screenings are shown with subtitles for those with hearing loss. These
screenings are indicated by (ST) after the film time. For films where it is available we offer
audio description AD))) for customers with sight loss.
CEA Card holders can obtain a FREE ticket for a person accompanying them to film screenings
and events beamed in via satellite.
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34HOW TO BOOK
Box Office: 01386 555488 Open Mon to Sat, 10.00am - 4.00pm and from 6.00pm on
performance evenings. Bookings can be made in person or over the telephone by debit/credit
card. Open for telephone bookings only Mon to Fri, 4.00pm - 6.00pm.
Number 8, High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG
Book online at www.number8.org Online transactions incur a minimal booking fee.
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Reservations General Concessions
With the exemption of group bookings we do Concessions are available, where specified, for
not take reservations. children age 16 and under, senior citizens (60+),
full time students and CEA Card holders. Proof of
School/Group Bookings eligibility is required. Children under 3 are free of
Discounts are available for group bookings. For charge if they are to be seated on a parent’s lap.
every ten tickets you book the eleventh is FREE.
To claim this discount please contact Box Office. Admissions
Advance booking recommended. If you would
Latecomers to events will not be permitted
like to reserve seats for a group please contact
until a convenient break.
01386 555028 / enquiries@number8.org
Children aged 11 and under must always be
Refunds accompanied by an adult (16+). We recommend
We regret we are unable to give refunds or that all children are accompanied but will admit
exchange tickets unless the event is cancelled. those age 12+ without accompaniment.
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Aug Mon 21 Red Joan (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm
Tue 22 New Towns, Our Town (U) 7.30pm
Thu 29 Never Look Away (15) 7.30pm Thu 24 Pain & Glory (15) 7.30pm
Fri 30 Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans (PG) 7.30pm Along the Avon 8.00pm
Sat 31 Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans (PG) 1.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 25 OOTS: O Albion 7.30pm
Sat 26 Number 8 Open Day 11.00am - 3.00pm
Sep Billy Connolly: The Sex Life of Bandages 7.45pm
Sun 27 Bolshoi: Raymonda 3.00pm
Mon 2 Vita & Virginia (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm
Mon 28 Yesterday (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm
Tue 3 Vita & Virginia (12A) 7.30pm
Tue 29 Playmobil: The Movie (U) 1.30pm
Thu 5 Balloon (12A) 7.30pm
EOS: Leonardo: The Works 7.00pm
Fri 6 The Current War (12A) 7.30pm
Thu 31 Playmobil: The Movie (U) 11.00am
Mon 9 The Current War (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm
Northern Ballet: Dracula 7.00pm
Tue 10 Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas 7.30pm
Thu 12 NT Live: Title tbc 7.00pm
Fri 13 Kursk: The Last Mission (12A) 7.30pm
Nov
Sat 14 Kursk: The Last Mission (12A) 7.30pm
Fri 1 Captain Flinn & The Pirate Dinosaurs 2.30pm
Foyer Folk: Dampier's Round 8.00pm
Judy (12A) 7.30pm
Mon 16 Blinded by the Light (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST)
Sat 2 The Kitchen (cert tbc) 7.30pm
Tue 17 Blinded by the Light (12A) 7.30pm
Foyer Folk: The Night Watch 8.00pm
Thu 19 Photograph (15) 7.30pm
Mon 4 Judy (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm
Fri 20 Mrs Lowry & Son (cert tbc) 7.30pm
Tue 5 Judy (12A) 7.30pm
Sat 21 PODS: Mamma Mia Sing A Long 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thu 7 The Kitchen (cert tbc) 1.30pm
Mon 23 Mrs Lowry & Son (cert tbc) 10.30am & 7.30pm
NT Live: Hansard 7.00pm
Tue 24 Mrs Lowry & Son (cert tbc) 7.30pm
Fri 8 War Horse (12A) 7.30pm
Wed 25 Photograph (15) 1.30pm
Sat 9 Treorchy Male Choir 7.30pm
Thu 26 NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors 7.00pm
Sun 10 42nd Street - The Musical 2.30pm
Fri 27 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (18) 7.30pm
Mon 11 Heat & Dust (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm
Sat 28 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (18) 7.30pm
Tue 12 42nd Street - The Musical 7.00pm
Mon 30 The Art of Racing in the Rain (PG) 10.30am & 7.30pm
Thu 14 A Season in France (12A) 7.30pm
Fri 15 An Evening with Eddie
Oct 'The Eagle' Edwards 7.30pm
Sat 16 The Budapest Café Orchestra 7.30pm
Tue 1 The Art of Racing in the Rain (PG) 7.30pm
Mon 18 The Goldfinch (cert tbc) 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST)
Thu 3 Transit (12A) 7.30pm
Tue 19 The Goldfinch (cert tbc) 7.30pm
Fri 4 Downton Abbey (cert tbc) 7.30pm
Wed 20 A Season in France (12A) 1.30pm
Sat 5 NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors 2.00pm
Thu 21 Pershore Flower Club 7.30pm
Downton Abbey (cert tbc) 7.30pm
Fri 22 Joker (cert tbc) 7.30pm
Sun 6 RBL: Rock For Heroes 7.00pm
Sat 23 Wise Children 7.00pm
Mon 7 Downton Abbey (cert tbc) 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST)
Mon 25 Singin' in the Rain (U) 10.30am & 7.30pm
Tue 8 Downton Abbey (cert tbc) 3.30pm
Tue 26 Joker (cert tbc) 7.30pm
ROH: Don Giovanni 6.45pm
Thu 28 NT Live: Present Laughter 7.00pm
Wed 9 Downton Abbey (cert tbc) 1.30pm
Thu 10 Downton Abbey (cert tbc) 7.30pm
Fri 11 The WestEnders 7.30pm Dec
Sat 12 The Mustang (15) 7.30pm Mon 2
Foyer Folk: Chris Elliot & Caitlin Jones 8.00pm to Fri 6
PODS: Alice’s Adventures… 7.30pm
Mon 14 The Souvenir (15) 10.30am & 7.30pm Sat 7 PODS: Alice’s Adventures… 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tue 15 The Souvenir (15) 7.30pm Tue 10 ROH: Coppélia 7.15pm
Thu 17 NT Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream 7.00pm Sat 14 Foyer Folk: Sally Ironmonger
Fri 18 Pain & Glory (15) 7.30pm & Brian Carter 8.00pm
Sat 19 Simon Goodall & the Tue 17 ROH: The Nutcracker 7.15pm
Bourne Again Shadows 7.30pm Sun 22 ROH: The Nutcracker 3.00pm
Autumn 2019 Booking: Friends – Fri 26 Jul; Public – Fri 2 Aug In The Foyer Film (ST) Subtitles for those with hearing loss
Winter 2019/20 Booking: Friends - Fri 1 Nov; Public - Fri 8 Nov Events Family Friend’s DiscountYou can also read
