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Number 8
CINEMA - THEATRE - GALLERY
Spring 2019
Box office: 01386 555488 | www.number8.org
8 High Street Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1BG 1
Foyer Folk: Boldwood Sat 9 Mar, 8.00pm
Boldwood play English folk music from the 17th and 18th century with a
distinctive sound springing from a merging of styles. Making no attempt at
authentic performance, the band focus instead on the energy and joyful
nature of the tunes. Booking now: £7
Games Night Thu 14 Mar, from 7.00pm
From Upwords, to Draughts, and Connect 4 - there’s a game for everyone at
this informal games night. Pop in any time from 7pm onwards. All ages
welcome. Admission free.
Lolly Parton Sat 6 Apr, 9.30pm
Following the screening of 9 to 5 (see p.21) Worcestershire’s very own tribute
act Lolly Parton will be performing a selection of Dolly’s greatest hits, from 9 to
5 to Jolene. Admission free.
Foyer Folk: Julie July Acoustic Trio Sat 13 Apr, 8.00pm
This trio pay a heartfelt tribute to the great singer-songwriter, Sandy Denny.
From dreamy acoustic melodies to driving progressive folk-rock, they
perform a selection of her songs from the Strawbs and Fairport Convention,
as well as her solo career. Booking now: £7
Foyer Folk: Flatworld Sat 11 May, 8.00pm
With rich compelling melodies and tight driving rhythm, Flatworld play an eclectic
mix of music from Eastern Europe and beyond. An evening of lively music from
all points East that’s sure to get you up and dancing! Booking now: £7
Foyer Folk: Steve Ashley Sat 8 Jun, 8.00pm
One of British folk’s finest singer-songwriters, Steve Ashley merges tradition
with innovation, delivering intelligent and inspired English poetry within
distinctive original melodies. Booking now: £7
For details of future events see:
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WELCOME
p.It seems a bit premature to be looking to the
spring but our next season is already in bud.
There’s a great variety of live shows from A Guide
to the Wonders of Birdsong, and An Evening
with John Illsley founder member of Dire Straits,
to Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal Drawalong. We
have live theatre in the shape of the one-woman
comedy-drama Bette Davis On the Edge,
concerts from the exquisite Orchestra of the
Swan, vibrant folk music from Don Kipper, and
absurd comedy from Barry Cryer and Colin Sell.
Via satellite the Bolshoi Ballet, RSC, NT Live and
Royal Opera seasons continue and we also
have The Great Escape with Dan Snow
commemorative evening.
See the following pages for full details of this
The range of films this season is larger than ever - season’s Events, Films, Courses and Exhibitions.
in fact there are so many different films to choose
from we’ve had to add extra pages to the brochure For details of how to book including online
to fit them all in! booking, our Box Office opening hours, a seating
plan and access information see p.34 and p.35.
All this plus workshops, and a variety of
performances and exhibitions in The Foyer - it’s
going to be a busy spring. Events Film Courses
Gallery Crafts
Family Friend’s Discount
Emma Bangham, Programme Manager
Spring 2019 Booking: Friends - Fri 1 Feb; Public - Fri 8 Feb
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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Orchestra of the Swan:
England’s Dreaming
Warlock - Capriol Suite; Max Richter - On the Nature of Daylight;
Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending; Arnold - Concerto for Two
Violins & String Orchestra; Elgar - Sospiri and Introduction & Allegro
Richard Laing - conductor
David Le Page - violin, Catherine Leech - violin
What do England’s greatest composers dream of? This
programme explores the musical responses to their reveries.
Friday 1 March - 7.30pm Pre concert talk 6.45pm
Tickets: £15.50 (Buy all 3 and save 20%)
1hr 30mins (inc interval)
Northern Ballet: Elves & the Shoemaker
Treat the little ones with this screening of a fun ballet
created for children and originally shown on CBeebies. With
colourful animations and an introduction from BBC
presenter Anita Rani, who will also lead a ‘learn the dance
moves’ session with some of the characters.
Part of a series of screenings that offer an ideal way to
introduce toddlers and young children to the excitement
and shared experience of a trip to the theatre.
Saturday 2 March - 2.00pm
Tickets: £8.50, 16 & under £7
1hr
All Electric Productions presents
Cuckoos & Corncrakes: A Guide to the
Wonders of Birdsong
Join Springwatch veterans and Tweet of the Day authors
Stephen Moss and Brett Westwood for an entertaining event
that will open your ears to the fascinating world of birdsong.
Led by a duo who have spent over a century watching and
listening to birds this aural extravaganza is a crash course in
birdsong, complete with bizarre sounds, fascinating facts and
tips to help you identify the birds you hear.
Thursday 7 March - 7.30pm
Tickets: £15
2hrs (inc interval)
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The Sleeping Beauty
Recorded at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
The Princess Aurora falls under the curse of the evil fairy
Carabosse on her sixteenth birthday, falling into a
hundred year slumber. Only the kiss of a prince could
break the spell.
A resplendent fairytale ballet perfomed by the Bolshoi
and recorded for the big screen, The Sleeping Beauty
features scores of magical characters including fairies,
Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, and a beautiful
young Princess Aurora performed by Olga Smirnova.
This is classical ballet at its finest!
Sunday 10 March - 3.00pm
Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10
2hrs 50mins (inc interval)
An Evening with John Illsley:
Dire Straits, Music & Memories
Along with Mark Knopfler, John Illsley was a founder
member of the legendary band Dire Straits. Join John
here in person at Number 8 for an evening featuring
Dire Straits hits and a Q&A led by Paul Cummins (ex-
Dire Straits management). John will reveal the story of
the band from its humble beginnings in a council flat
in South London, where songs like Sultans of Swing
and Wild West End were created, to international fame.
John will be joined by fellow musicians from his band
to play music from the Dire Straits catalogue
including, Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms, Romeo
and Juliet and Sultans of Swing. Don’t miss this intimate
evening celebrating one of the biggest rock bands of
all time.
Saturday 16 March - 7.30pm
Tickets: £22
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Don Kipper in Concert
Multi award-winning seven-piece Don Kipper play a
range of traditional music, reflecting the cultural
diversity of North East London, from Turkish and
Greek folk music to Romani music and klezmer. While
rooting themselves deeply in the traditions that
surround them, they also like to bring these musical
cultures together in innovative and exciting ways,
mirroring London's vibrant, cosmopolitan energy.
Don Kipper have performed as the BBC Introducing act
at WOMAD, been featured on BBC Radio 3 and the
BBC World Service, released two albums, and played
two European tours. If you like the Amsterdam
Klezmer Band or Taraf De Haïdouks, you'll love Don
Kipper!
Supported by Live & Local, Arts Council England, Wychavon District and
Worcestershire County Council.
Saturday 23 March - 7.30pm
Tickets: £11
1hrs 50mins (inc interval)
The Great Escape with Dan Snow:
A Gala Screening on the 75th Anniversary
The 24th of March 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of
the real-life POW escape during WWII at the Luftwaffe-
run Stalag Luft III prison in then German-occupied
Poland. In honour of this, Dan Snow hosts a
commemorative evening at the Eventim Apollo in
London featuring Britain’s Got Talent finalists The D-Day
Darlings performing songs from their album, and special
guests including war veterans and historians. Audiences
will discover how Squadron Leader Roger ‘Big X’ Bushell’s
ingenious plan inspired one of the most famous war
films of all time.
The event will be broadcast live via satellite to Number
8 followed by a screening of the classic 1963 film,
starring Steve McQueen, James Garner and Richard
Attenborough.
Sunday 24 March - 6.00pm
Tickets: £13, Friends £12
4hrs 30mins (inc intervals)
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La Forza del Destino
Live from the Royal Opera House, London
Leonora falls in love with Don Alvaro, but when her
father forbids their marriage, a fatal accident triggers a
drama of obsession, vengeance and tragedy.
Jonas Kaufmann and Anna Netrebko star in Verdi’s epic
La forza del destino (The Force of Destiny) an opera which
demands the very best of singers for its powerful music
and the fullest theatrical treatment for its story of bitter
revenge pursued across miles and years.
The production comes to The Royal Opera in a
sensational staging from Amsterdam packed with colour
and action and will be beamed live via satellite to
Number 8. It is directed by Christof Loy and conducted
by Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera.
Tuesday 2 April - 6.15pm
Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10
4hrs 15mins (inc intervals), sung in Italian with
English surtitles
Cropthorne-with-Charlton
C of E First School presents
Superstan
Stanley Marvel may be the clumsiest clot in Megaville
but he’s happy to read his comics and dream his life
away until he discovers that local hero, The Candy King,
is actually a Super-Villain determined to conquer the
world with his corrupt confectionery!
With a dose of secret formula and a pair of fantastic
elastic anti-gravity underpants, Stan takes to the skies as
the greatest Superhero the world has ever known. Is it a
bird, is it a plane? No, it's Superstan!
Can Superstan crush The Candy King and save the planet?
Find out in this funtastic adventure. This marvellous
musical packs a powerful punch with a witty script, crazy
characters and spectacular songs - it’s SUPER!
This event is a Private Hire.
Thursday 4 April - 1.00pm; Friday 5 April - 6.00pm
Tickets: £9, 16 & under £4.50
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Exhibition on Screen: Rembrandt
From the National Gallery, London &
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated but
this major show hosted by London’s National Gallery
and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum was an event like no
other. Given privileged access to both galleries the
film documents this landmark exhibition, whilst
interweaving Rembrandt’s life story, with behind-the-
scenes preparations.
Exploring many of the exhibition’s key works, with
contributions from curators and leading art historians,
this Exhibition on Screen favourite makes a welcome
return to the big screen marking the 350th anniversary
of Rembrandt's death. For many, Rembrandt is the
greatest artist that ever lived, this moving film explores
the truth about the man behind the legend.
Tuesday 9 April - 7.00pm
Tickets: £12, Students £10
1hr 30mins
NT Live: All About Eve
Live from the Noël Coward Theatre, London
Gillian Anderson and Lily James lead in All About Eve,
broadcast live via satellite to Number 8 from the West
End. All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing.
Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers,
always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan.
Young, beautiful Eve. The golden girl, the girl next door.
But you know all about Eve…don’t you…?
Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition,
this new production, from innovative theatre director
Ivo van Hove, asks why our fascination with celebrity,
youth and identity never seems to get old.
Adapted from the 1950 Twentieth Century Fox film by
Joseph L Mankiewicz and the play The Wisdom of Eve by
Mary Orr.
Thursday 11 April - 7.00pm
Tickets: £15, Students £10
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Orchestra of the Swan:
French Music for Harp & Ensemble
Debussy - Danse sacrée et danse profane; Ravel -
Pavanne pour une infant defunte (arr Le Page); Debussy
- The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (arr Le Page); Saint-Saëns
- Fantaisie for Violin & Harp and The Swan; Satie -
Gymnopédies no1; Debussy - Deux Arabesques (arr
Kenneth Hesketh); Ravel - Introduction & Allegro
David Le Page - violin/director, Eleanor Turner - harp
A programme of contrasting and complementary works
as diverse as the inspirations behind them, be they a
vacation on the Italian Riviera, the Baroque, or the need
to compose at speed to avoid missing a boating holiday!
The final concert in the OOTS Spring 2019 Season at Number 8.
Friday 12 April - 7.30pm Pre concert talk 6.45pm
Tickets: £15.50 (Buy all 3 and save 20%)
1hr 35mins (inc interval)
Northern Ballet: Three Little Pigs
Meet three dancing porky pigs in this colourful and fun
ballet. With playful characters and spellbinding music this
bite-size ballet screening, created especially with young
families and pre-schoolers in mind, brings new life to the
classic children’s story and is sure to have your little ones
dancing all the way home with excitement!
The ballet includes colourful animations and an
introduction from the BBC’s Anita Rani, who will also lead
a ‘learn the dance moves’ session with some of the
characters.
The final in a series of ballets at Number 8 that were
originally shown on CBeebies. These screenings are an
ideal way to introduce toddlers and young children to the
excitement and shared experience of a trip to the
theatre.
Saturday 13 April - 2.00pm
Tickets: £8.50, 16 & under £7
1hr
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RSC: As You Like It
Recorded at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Come into the forest; dare to change your state of
mind.
Rosalind is banished, wrestling with her heart and her
head. With her cousin by her side, she journeys to a
world of exile where barriers are broken down and all
can discover their deeper selves.
Director Kimberley Sykes (Dido, Queen of Carthage)
directs a riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare’s
romantic comedy.
This is the first screening in the 2019 season from the
RSC, see p.14 and p.15 for details of future screenings.
Thursday 18 April - 7.00pm
Tickets: £15, Students £10
Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal
Drawalong
A fun drawalong for all ages. Join acclaimed children’s
writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with
him! He'll be showing you how to sketch characters like
Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating
fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving
loads of top tips. And to celebrate his latest book Nice
Work for the Cat and the King everything will have a special
'royal' twist!
Nick has worked with authors including Julia Donaldson
and Michael Rosen, and is the illustrator of Dame
Jacqueline Wilson’s popular children's novels. His books
include You Choose, Shark in the Park and Pants.
Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect
plenty of chances to join in. Suitable for everyone aged 4
and above.
Thursday 25 April - 2.30pm
Tickets: £8, 16 & under £6
1hr 15mins
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Faust
Live from the Royal Opera House, London
There are many versions of the story of Faust, who
trades his soul with the Devil for youth and power, but
Gounod’s opera remains one of the most constantly
enthralling.
Michael Fabiano stars as Faust, with Diana Damrau as
his beloved Marguerite and Erwin Schrott as the
diabolical Méphistophélès. Virtuoso leading roles, a
large chorus, sensational sets, ballet sequences and
an ecstatic finale make this the epitome of theatrical
spectacle - the lavish scale of French grand opera is
wonderfully in evidence in this production by David
McVicar, set in 1870s Paris. Above all, the music
includes several of popular opera’s most recognisable
numbers, performed by a cast of great international
singers and the Royal Opera Chorus.
Tuesday 30 April - 6.45pm
Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10
3hrs 45mins (inc interval), sung in French
with English surtitles
Bette Davis On the Edge
It’s 4.30am on 31 October 1962 and Hollywood icon
Bette Davis, resplendent in a midnight blue gown, is
waiting for the reviews of Whatever Happened to Baby
Jane. It’s make or break for her fading career, and she
knows it. Reflecting on her past glories from the first
talkies to the present day, her story is the entire history
of the American motion picture industry.
A fascinating insight into the heart and soul of one of the
greatest names from the golden age of cinema. This
superb one-woman comedy drama tour de force
written and performed by Christine St. John is a shining
example of what live theatre is all about.
Supported by Live & Local, Arts Council England, Wychavon District and
Worcestershire County Council.
Thursday 2 May - 7.30pm
Tickets: £12, Friends £11
1hr 50mins (inc interval)
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NT Live: All My Sons
Live from the Old Vic, London
by Arthur Miller
Academy Award-winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias,
Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner,
Independence Day) star in Arthur Miller’s blistering
drama, broadcast live from The Old Vic.
America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder
knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They
have built a home, raised two sons and have a thriving
business. But nothing lasts forever and their lives,
already shadowed by the loss of their eldest boy to war,
are about to shatter. With the return of a figure from the
past, long buried truths are forced to the surface and
the price of their American dream is laid bare.
Jeremy Herrin directs in an Old Vic co-production with
Headlong.
Tuesday 14 May - 7.00pm
Tickets: £15, Students £10
Pershore Jazz & Pershore Rotary presents
Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Gala Charity Jazz Night
The reputation of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra is as
legendary as the 20s and 30s music that inspired its
formation. Now celebrating 50 years this ensemble
perform a mix of swing and hot dance music from the
orchestrations of Duke Ellington, Ray Noble, Fletcher
Henderson, and the songs of Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby,
Al Bowly. All with a liberal dose of British humour.
This event is a Private Hire. The net proceeds from this
show will be donated to aid the work of Midlands Air
Ambulance Charity.
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Friday 17 May - 7.30pm
Tickets: £25
2hrs 30mins (inc interval)
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Carmen Suite/Petrushka
Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
Carmen is as passionate and free-spirited as ever as
she finds herself caught in a love triangle. The
passionate one act ballet by Cuban choreographer
Alberto Alonso, originally conceived for legendary
Bolshoi prima ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, will
captivate audiences alongside Petrushka, a new
creation for the Bolshoi by contemporary
choreographer Edward Clug.
An evening encapsulating the soul of Russian Ballet,
beamed in live via satellite.
Carmen Suite - Music, Georges Bizet and Rodion
Shchedrin
Petrushka - Music, Igor Stravinsky
Sunday 19 May - 4.00pm
Tickets: £15, Friends £14, 16 & under £10
2hrs 20mins (inc interval)
All Electric Productions presents
Barry Cryer & Colin Sell:
Strictly Come Joking
Barry Cryer and Colin Sell - the Ant and Dec of the
Sanatogen set - reunite to bring you a new show,
devised by them after the visitors left.
Cryer, still a, ‘Sprightly Veteran’ (Undertakers Gazette)
and Sell a, ‘Legendary Virtuoso’ (Pensioners Website)
combine to entertain you with songs, jokes and the
amazing realization that they’re still here.
Join them before they come apart!
Friday 24 May - 7.30pm
Tickets: £22
2hrs (inc interval)
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Little Blue Monster Productions:
Pirate Pearl & the Big Blue Monster
Pirate Pearl lives aboard the good ship Mirabel with her
crusty old shipmate - Grandpa Bert. One day, she finds a
stowaway aboard. It’s a little blue monster. But little
monsters grow into big greedy monsters - and this one
wants his DINNER. There’s trouble ahead for Pirate Pearl!
A fun-filled show suitable for ages 3 - 93.
Tue 28 May - 2.30pm
Tickets: £9, 16 & under £7
55mins
Exhibition on Screen:
Van Gogh & Japan
Though Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan, Japanese art
arrived in Paris in the mid-19th century and had a profound
influence on him. In this little known story of Van Gogh’s art
we see just how important his study of Japan was. The film
travels to France, the Netherlands and Japan to explore the
remarkable heritage that made Van Gogh the artist we know
today.
Tuesday 4 June - 7.00pm
Tickets: £12, Students £10
1hr 25mins
RSC: The Taming of the Shrew
Recorded at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre,
Stratford-Upon-Avon
In a reimagined 1590, England is a matriarchy. Baptista
Minola is seeking to sell off her son to the highest bidder.
Cue an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically
charged love story.
Justin Audibert turns Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic
comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a
fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power.
Thursday 6 June - 7.00pm
Tickets: £15, Students £10)
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Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society:
The Producers
Join PODS for their latest show - Mel Brooks’ hilariously
outrageous comedy musical about a theatre Producer who
sets out to make a guaranteed flop. Complete with a squadron
of pigeons cooing the German National Anthem and little old
ladies dancing with their Zimmer frames, this shockingly
satirical show is full of laughter, high energy production
numbers and songs that will fill your head for days.
Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited.
Monday 10 - Saturday 15 June, 7.30pm
Tickets: Mon £11, Tue - Thu £13, Fri & Sat £15
Romeo & Juliet
Recorded at the Royal Opera House, London
Since its 1965 premiere with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth
MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet
classic. The choreography perfectly captures the emotions
of Shakespeare’s doomed lovers and each revival gives
opportunities for new dancers to interpret them. The whole
company bring the colour and action of Renaissance Verona
to life, where a busy market all too quickly bursts into sword
fighting, and a family feud leads to tragedy.
Tuesday 18 June - 7.15pm
Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10
3hrs 15mins (inc intervals)
Also Booking
NT Live: Small Island Tuesday 2 July - 7.00pm. Future productions to be announced.
André Rieu: 2019 Maastricht Concert Saturday 27 July - 7.00pm; Sunday 28 July - 3.00pm;
Friday 23 August - 7.00pm
RSC: Measure for Measure Wednesday 31 July - 7.00pm
For updates contact Box Office, sign up to our e-bulletin The Loop or check
www.number8.org
You can also like our Facebook page @Number8CommunityArtsCentre
and follow us on Twitter #Number8Pershore
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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
AD))) Audio Description available. (ST) Shown with subtitles for the hard of hearing.
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.
Shoplifters (15)
This poignant drama about a down-and-out family in Japan was
awarded the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2018. After one of their
shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl
in the freezing cold and they take her in. Although the family is
poor they live happily together - until an unforeseen incident
reveals long-buried secrets, testing the bonds that unite them...
Thu 28 Feb - 7.30pm; Wed 6 Mar - 1.30pm
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, 2hrs, Japanese with subtitles
Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)
A foot-stomping celebration of Queen and their music - back by
popular demand following sell-out screenings in the winter.
Join us on Sat 2 Mar for the Sing-Along version of the film with
the lyrics on screen so you can join in.
Sat 2 Mar - 7.30pm (Sing-Along);
Mon 4 Mar - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Wed 6 Mar - 7.30pm
Directed by Bryan Singer, 2hrs 14mins
A Star is Born (15) Jane Red’s Choice
Another opportunity to see this new take on the iconic love story.
Waitress and struggling singer Ally (Lady Gaga) is ready to give up
on her dream of making it big when she meets seasoned musician
Jackson (Bradley Cooper) who immediately sees her natural talent.
The two fall in love, but as Ally’s career takes off, their relationship
starts to break down...
Tue 5 Mar - 7.30pm
Directed by Bradley Cooper, 2hrs 16mins, AD)))
17FILM www.number8.org All is True (12A) Jan’s Choice Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen star in this comedy drama about William Shakespeare’s family life. The year is 1613, Shakespeare (Branagh) is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. Disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground. Devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Fri 8 Mar - 7.30pm; Mon 11 Mar - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Wed 13 & Thu 14 Mar - 7.30pm Directed by Kenneth Branagh, 1hr 41mins, AD))) Green Book (12A) Jane’s Choice This entertaining comedy drama was the winner of three Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture – Comedy. Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a working class Italian-American bouncer from the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South in the 60s. Confronted with racism and danger - as well as unexpected humanity and humour - they are forced to set aside their differences on the journey of a lifetime. Sat 9 Mar - 7.30pm; Tue 12 Mar - 7.30pm; Thu 14 Mar - 1.30pm Directed by Peter Farrelly, 2hrs 10mins, AD))) Can You Ever Forgive Me? (15) Allan’s Choice Melissa McCarthy gives a brilliant performance in this true story of bestselling celebrity biographer (and friend to cats) Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy). Lee made her living in the 70s and 80s profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead and Estee Lauder. When she finds herself no longer able to get published and is struggling financially Lee turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack (Richard E. Grant). Fri 15 & Tue 19 Mar - 7.30pm Directed by Marielle Heller, 1hr 46mins, AD))) 18
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An Impossible Love (15)
At the end of the 50s, Rachel (Virginie Efira), a young office
clerk, falls for the dashing Philippe (Niels Schneider). They
share an intense but short-lived romance, but Philippe
won’t share his life with her, and Rachel raises their
daughter Chantal alone. Over the next 50 years, their lives
will be shaped by the unconditional love between mother
and daughter, the impossible love of a woman for a man
that rejects her, and of a daughter for an absent and
abusive father.
Thu 21 Mar - 7.30pm
Directed by Catherine Corsini, 2hrs 15mins, French with
subtitles
Boy Erased (15)
Based on a true story this finely nuanced drama tells of one
young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to
question every aspect of his identity. Jared (Lucas Hedges),
the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is
outed to his parents (Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe) at
the age of nineteen. He is faced with an ultimatum - attend
a conversion therapy program or be permanently exiled and
shunned by his family, friends, and faith.
Fri 22 Mar - 7.30pm
Directed by Joel Edgerton, 1hr 55mins, AD)))
Colette (15)
Keira Knightly stars in this drama about the early career of
French performer and writer Colette. Soon after marrying
successful Parisian novelist ‘Willy’ (Dominic West), country girl
Colette begins ghost writing for him. Her novel about a brazen
young girl named Claudine becomes a cultural sensation. The
couple are celebrated but their relationship is tested by affairs
and a struggle for creative ownership. Colette went on to
overcome societal constraints, revolutionising literature,
fashion and sexual expression.
Mon 25 Mar - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 26 Mar - 7.30pm
Directed by Wash Westmoreland, 1hr 52mins, AD)))
19FILM www.number8.org If Beale Street Could Talk (15) Based on the James Baldwin novel set in early 70s Harlem, this is a moving story of a couple's unbreakable bond, as told through the eyes of nineteen year old Tish (KiKi Layne). Tish recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Fonny (Stephan James). Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit. “...an undeniably beautiful film.” The New Yorker Thu 28 Mar - 7.30pm Directed by Barry Jenkins, 1hr 59mins, AD))) A Private War (15) Rosamund Pike takes the lead in this drama based on the extraordinary life of Marie Colvin, one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is a fearless and rebellious spirit reporting from the conflicts across the globe. Over time, her personal life starts to unravel as the trauma she's witnessed takes its toll. Yet, her mission to show the true cost of war leads her - along with war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) - to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives. Fri 29 & Sat 30 Mar - 7.30pm Directed by Matthew Heineman, 1hr 50mins Tulip Fever (15) Based on the acclaimed novel by Deborah Moggach this drama set in 17th Century Amsterdam follows Sophia (Alicia Vikander) an orphan who is forcibly married to a rich merchant (Christoph Waltz) to save her from poverty. After her husband commissions a portrait, Sophia begins a passionate affair with the struggling young artist (Dane DeHaan). Seeking to escape, the lovers risk everything in the hope of making a fortune to buy their freedom. Also starring Judi Dench, Holliday Granger and Jack O’Connell. Mon 1 Apr - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Justin Chadwick, 1hr 45mins 20
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Capernaum (15)
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival,
Capernaum (Chaos) tells the story of Zain (Zain al Rafeea),
a Lebanese boy who sues his parents for the ‘crime’ of
bringing him into the world. The film recounts Zain’s
experiences of being born into urban squalor, fleeing his
negligent parents, surviving on the streets, being jailed, and
finally, seeking justice in a courtroom. A film that stirs the
heart as deeply as it cries out for action.
Thu 4 Apr - 7.30pm; Wed 10 Apr - 1.30pm
Directed by Nadine Labaki, 2hrs 6mins,
Arabic with subtitles
9 to 5 (15)
Judy (Jane Fonda), Violet (Lily Tomlin) and Doralee (Dolly
Parton) couldn’t be more different from each other, but
they’ve all got one thing in common - their awful boss.
When the women decide they've had enough, their revenge
fantasy soon becomes hilarious reality in a scheme that
spins wildly out of control! A funny and uplifting celebration
of female friendship and a must-see for Dolly fans!
Worcestershire’s very own Lolly Parton will introduce the film
and perform Dolly’s hits in The Foyer after the screening.
Sat 6 Apr - 7.30pm
Directed by Colin Higgins, 1hr 49mins, 1980
What They Had (cert tbc)
After her ailing mother wanders off during a blizzard,
Bridget (Hilary Swank) returns to her childhood home in
Chicago, accompanied by her rebellious daughter. Forced
to referee between her father's insistence that his wife
remains at home and her equally determined brother's
efforts to place her in a facility, Bridget struggles to make
sense of a lifetime of family conflict. With her mother's
decline becoming increasingly obvious, long-simmering
resentments bubble to the surface.
Mon 8 Apr - 10.30am & 7.30pm
Directed by Elizabeth Chomko, running time tbc
21FILM www.number8.org Destroyer (15) Nicole Kidman plays Erin Bell an LAPD detective in this gritty crime thriller. As a young cop, Erin was placed undercover with a gang in the California desert with tragic results. When the leader of the gang re-emerges years later, she must work her way back through the remaining members and into her own history, to reckon with the demons that destroyed her past. Sat 13 Apr - 7.30pm Director by Karyn Kusama, 2hrs, AD))) The Aftermath (cert tbc) Keira Knightly and Alexander Skarsgård star in this romantic drama set in Germany in 1946. Rachael Morgan (Knightley) arrives in the ruins of Hamburg to be reunited with her husband Lewis (Jason Clarke), a British colonel charged with rebuilding the shattered city. Lewis has made an unexpected decision - they will be sharing the grand house with its previous owners, a German widower (Alexander Skarsgård) and his troubled daughter. In this charged atmosphere, enmity and grief give way to passion and betrayal. Mon 15 Apr - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 16 Apr - 7.30pm Directed by James Kent, running time tbc, AD))) How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) The latest chapter in the beloved animated adventure series. Hiccup, now the chief of Berk, has fulfilled his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia. But when the peace is disturbed by the darkest threat their village has ever faced Hiccup and Toothless must embark on a perilous journey to a hidden world and fight together to protect everything they’ve grown to treasure. Tue 16 Apr - 11.00am; Thu 18 Apr - 1.30pm Directed by Dean DeBlois, 1hr 44mins, AD))) 22
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The Mule (15)
Clint Eastwood stars as Earl Stone, a man in his 80s, who is
broke and alone when he is offered a job that simply
requires him to drive. Unbeknownst to Earl, he has just
signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel and his
activities soon come to the attention of a DEA Agent
(Bradley Cooper). Even as his money problems become a
thing of the past, Earl's previous mistakes in life start to
weigh on him. Will he have time to right those wrongs
before the law or the cartel’s enforcers catch up with him?
Fri 19 & Sat 20 Apr - 7.30pm
Directed by Clint Eastwood, 1hr 56mins, AD)))
The Lego Movie 2 (cert tbc)
This much-anticipated sequel reunites the heroes of
Bricksburg in an all new adventure to save their beloved city.
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the
citizens are now facing a huge new threat - invaders from
outer space! The battle to defeat the invaders will take
Emmet (Chris Pratt), Lucy (Elizabeth Banks), Batman (Will
Arnett) and their friends to faraway worlds, testing their
courage, creativity and master building skills!
Tue 23 Apr - 11.00am; Sat 27 Apr - 1.30pm
Directed by Mike Mitchell & Trisha Gum,
running time tbc, AD)))
The Wife (15)
Back, following its awards success, this acclaimed drama
stars Glenn Close as Joan, a highly intelligent and devoted
wife. For forty years Joan has sacrificed her own ambitions
to support her husband Joe (Jonathan Pryce) and his literary
career. She has ignored his infidelities with grace and
humour - until now! On the eve of Joe being awarded the
Nobel Prize Joan has reached her breaking point...
“…a smart, supremely watchable and entertaining film…”
The Guardian
Tue 23 Apr - 7.30pm
Directed by Björn Runge, 1hr 40mins, AD)))
23FILM www.number8.org The House by the Sea (12A) When ageing restaurateur Maurice (Fred Ulysse) suffers a stroke his children rush to his side at the family’s villa in a quiet bay near Marseille. Angela, an actress living in Paris, Joseph, a disillusioned executive, and Armand, the only one who stayed behind to run the family’s small restaurant, begin to assess what they have inherited of their father’s ideals and community spirit. The arrival, at a nearby cove, of a group of boat people throws their reflections into turmoil. Thu 25 Apr - 7.30pm Directed by Robert Guediguian, 1hr 47mins, French with subtitles Fisherman’s Friends (cert tbc) The uplifting story of a group of Cornish fishermen who go from performing in the harbour to securing a deal with Island Records. Danny (Daniel Mays) a cynical London music executive is trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy) but struggles to gain the respect of the unlikely boy band and their families who value friendship and community over fame and fortune. As he’s drawn deeper into their way of life Danny is forced to question what success really means. Fri 26 Apr - 3.00pm & 7.30pm; Sat 27 Apr - 7.30pm; Mon 29 Apr - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Chris Foggin, 1hr 40mins On the Basis of Sex (12A) Felicity Jones stars as the legendary Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this inspiring and spirited true story. The film follows Ruth as a young lawyer as she teams with her husband Marty (Armie Hammer) to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals. Facing adversity with determination and courage Ruth battles to overturn a century of gender discrimination. Fri 3 May - 7.30pm; Thu 9 May - 1.30pm Directed by Mimi Leder, 2hrs, AD))) 24
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Bel Canto (cert tbc)
Based on Ann Patchett's bestseller, this dramatic love story
follows a famous soprano (Julianne Moore) who performs
at a private party in a South American military dictatorship
for a Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe). Just as the
gathering of diplomats and politicians convenes, the
mansion is taken over by guerrilla rebels and the guests are
held hostage. In the month that follows the hostages and
their captors, who speak different languages, are forced to
find ways to communicate. Through music they find a
shared sense of comradeship and even love.
Sat 4 & Tue 7 May - 7.30pm
Directed by Paul Weitz, 1hr 40mins
Yuli (cert tbc) Sheila’s Choice
This inspiring true-life drama tells the story of ballet dancer
Carlos Acosta - nicknamed Yuli by his father. The film follows
Yuli from his childhood on the streets of Cuba, through his
time at the country’s National Dance School, to achieving
international success. Acosta became the first black dancer
to be cast in some of the most prestigious ballet roles, in
companies such as the Houston Ballet and The Royal Ballet
in London. He has recently been appointed Artistic Director
of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Thu 9 May - 7.30pm; Wed 15 May - 1.30pm
Directed by Icíar Bollaín, 1hr 44mins, Spanish with subtitles
The Keeper (cert tbc)
This uplifting drama tells the story of goalkeeper Bert
Trautmann a man whose love for football, for England, and
for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi
'villain' to British hero. A Nazi prisoner of war Trautmann
encountered years of abuse after becoming the first
German footballer to play in the British football leagues
after WWII. He went on to win over his opponents by
winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 -
playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.
Fri 10 & Sat 11 May - 7.30pm
Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller, running time tbc
25FILM www.number8.org Ladies in Black (cert tbc) An Australian comedy drama about love, hope and the perfect dress, based on Madeleine St John’s best-selling novel. In the summer of 1959 Lisa (Angourie Rice) a shy schoolgirl takes a summer job at a prestigious Sydney department store. There she meets the ‘ladies in black’, saleswomen who will change her life forever. As Lisa grows from a bookish schoolgirl to a glamorous and positive young woman, she herself becomes a catalyst for change in everyone’s lives. Mon 13 May - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Thu 16 May - 7.30pm Directed by Bruce Beresford, 1hr 49mins Wild Rose (cert tbc) Emma’s Choice Rose-Lynn (Jessie Buckley) is bursting with raw talent, charisma and cheek. Fresh out of jail and with two young children, all she wants is to get out of Glasgow and make it as a country singer. Her mum Marion (Julie Walters) has had a bellyful of Rose-Lynn’s Nashville nonsense. Forced to take responsibility, Rose-Lynn gets a cleaning job, only to find an unlikely champion in the middle-class lady of the house (Sophie Okonedo). A comedy-drama about mothers and daughters, dreams and reality, three chords and the truth. Sat 18 May - 7.30pm; Mon 20 May - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 21 May - 7.30pm Directed by Tom Harper, running time tbc Everybody Knows (cert tbc) Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem star in this gripping drama. Laura (Cruz) returns to her small home town in Spain for her sister’s wedding, bringing her two children along for the occasion. Amid the festivities, her eldest daughter is abducted. In the tense days that follow, family and community tensions surface and deeply hidden secrets are revealed. Thu 23 May - 7.30pm Directed by Asghar Farhadi, 2hrs 13mins, Spanish with subtitles 26
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At Eternity’s Gate (cert tbc)
Willem Dafoe gives a masterful performance as Vincent van
Gogh in this journey inside the world and mind of the artist
who, despite scepticism, ridicule and illness, created some
of the world's most beloved works of art. Rather than a
traditional biography this film is impressionistic and creates
scenes based on Van Gogh's letters, common agreement
about events in his life, hearsay, and moments that are just
plain invented!
Sat 25 & Tue 28 May - 7.30pm
Directed by Julian Schnabel, running time tbc
Missing Link (cert tbc)
Sir Lionel Frost (voiced by Hugh Jackman) considers himself
to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and
monsters. He heads for America’s Pacific Northwest to
prove the existence of a legendary creature that is the
missing link between primitive and modern humans. He
finds Mr. Link - eight feet tall, 630lbs, and covered in fur, but
funny, sweet, and adorably literal. Frost, fellow explorer
Adelina Fortnight and Mr. Link join forces and embark on a
global adventure to find Link’s distant relatives.
Wed 29 May - 11.00am; Fri 31 May - 1.30pm
Directed by Chris Butler, running time tbc
3 Faces (cert tbc)
Well-known actress Behnaz Jafari is distraught by a girl's video
plea for help - oppressed by her family, the girl has been
forbidden from taking up a place at a prestigious drama
school in Tehran. Determined to help, Behnaz and her
filmmaker friend travel to the girl’s remote mountain village.
The village folk are charming but the city visitors soon discover
that the protection of age-old traditions is as generous as local
hospitality.
Thu 30 May - 7.30pm
Directed by Jafar Panahi, 1hr 40mins,
Farsi & Azeri with subtitles
27COURSES www.number8.org Gentle Chance to Dance A new class for those age 65+ offering a relaxed approach to dancing. The majority of the sessions will take place seated with the option of some standing work. This class is open to all abilities with dances adapted to suit your circumstances, whether that is living with a long term condition or disability, rehabilitating after illness or trauma, pre or post- surgery, you’re a wheelchair user or with limited mobility - or you just enjoy dancing at a gentler pace. The sessions aim to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, dexterity, circulation and balance through dance. We work with many different themes, styles and genres of music to bring out your inner dancer - and have a lot of fun in the process! Dress in comfortable everyday clothing and footwear. Before booking please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding your fitness. Weekly Mondays, 2.30pm - 3.30pm Mon 4 March - 15 April Cost: £27 (6 wk term) Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Chance to Dance Workshop It's a Jolly Holiday so come and while away a couple hours on the dance floor learning routines from the Mary Poppins musicals, both past and present. Specifically designed for those age 55+ the session offers a fun way to increase flexibility and fitness. So bring along your parasol, pointy umbrella or walking stick and get ready to Trip a Little Light Fantastic! Please wear loose comfortable clothing and light footwear or bare feet. Before booking please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding your fitness. Wednesday 17 April, 10.15am - 12.15pm Cost: £8.50 Weekly Chance to Dance classes also enrolling now – contact us for details. 28
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Musical Theatre Workshop
Develop your musical theatre skills in this one day
workshop led by experienced vocal coach and musical
performance director Paula Evans. Share your star
quality in a short performance at the end of the day for
family and friends.
By prior arrangement it may be possible for experienced
singers to work on a piece from their existing repertoire.
For details contact Paula on 07709 953475
Suitable for all levels of experience aged 8 - 16 years. Please wear
comfortable clothes and bring a packed lunch and water.
Wednesday 24 April, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Cost: £20
Number 8 Youth Theatre
Led by Youth Theatre practitioner, Jenny Northam,
these popular classes for juniors and seniors are ideal
for young people interested in theatre.
These weekly sessions offer young performers the
chance 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, Enrolling now
Juniors (age 8 - 11) 4.15 - 5.45pm
Seniors (age 12+) 6.00 - 7.30pm
Workshops at Number 8
We are on the lookout for tutors to deliver workshops in art, crafts or music for us at Number
8. If you have experience of running workshops for children or adults and would be interested
in bringing them to a new venue please get in touch.
We also have spaces available for people interested in running their own activity. Our Abbey
Room (seats 16) is 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.
29GALLERY www.number8.org Colleen Donaldson - ‘From Country to Coast’ This exhibition of photographic fine art prints encompasses subjects from landscapes to abstracts within the landscape. The images are personal responses to scenes captured in special, sometimes extreme, lighting conditions emphasising the magic of that moment and transforming the mundane. Thursday 14 February - Wednesday 6 March Diana Curley - 'Biomorphica' Diana's relief and sculptural work is influenced by her childhood memories of her father and mother as she makes two and three-dimensional work; which is a combined celebration of their personalities and brings painting and sculpture to sit side by side. Thursday 7 - Wednesday 27 March Lynsey James & Anthea Millier - ‘Time & Place’ Lynsey’s work has evolved from her fascination with the pull we feel to be at the water’s edge. Her work evokes early memories from idyllic summer days at the beach. Anthea’s work reflects an interest in unnoticed ‘lost landscapes’ that she discovers while out walking. Her work captures the ‘essence’ of the landscape. Thursday 28 March - Wednesday 17 April Pershore Arts - ‘Annual Exhibition’ This exhibition showcases the work of Pershore Arts a dedicated group of artists embracing painting, photography, 3D arts and crafts. The group meets at regular intervals and offer the opportunity to participate in exhibitions. www.pershorearts.org.uk Thursday 18 April - Wednesday 8 May Simon Brown - ‘Tranquillity: Peaceful Landscapes’ An exhibition of some of Simon’s favourite photographs from the past decade. He captures landscapes which have an air of serenity - the light or mist, colour, sometimes vivid, sometimes muted - but always a stillness that can calm the senses. Thursday 9 May - Wednesday 5 June 30
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Anthea Millier & Lynsey James - ‘Text & Texture’
This exhibition brings together a selection of beautiful artist
books and small seascapes with stitching by Anthea Millier, and
small oil paintings on board and abstract hand-printed
monotypes by Lynsey James. See opposite for details of Anthea
and Lynsey’s gallery exhibition which has been programmed to
coincide with this display.
Thursday 21 February - Wednesday 3 April
Maureen Sullivan - ‘Art of Light’
An exhibition of stained glass creations inspired by a love of colour
and light. Maureen’s work is a mixture of abstract and defined,
texture and sculpture and mosaic, in a personal style using
traditional and modern materials. Materials used include glass,
crystals, glass gems, jewellery, sea glass and mirrors.
Thursday 4 April - Wednesday 15 May
Number 8 - ‘Volunteers’ Showcase’
An opportunity for our hard working volunteers to show how
talented they are in other areas, this exhibition includes craft
items made by volunteers from across all of our departments.
There will be a wide variety of items on display and plenty of
original gifts ideas. Come and see what a talented group of
volunteers we have!
Thursday 16 May - Wednesday 5 June
31ARTS & LEISURE
DAY/TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT
Monday
10.15am - 11.15am KFA Dance Fitness www.keepfit.org.uk 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 65+ Box Office - 01386 555488
4.00pm - 5.30pm Stagecoach Evesham - Early Stages Charmaine Brumby - 01386 896105
www.stagecoach.co.uk/evesham
6.00pm - 6.55pm Zumba Fitness www.fitnesswithkhris.co.uk Khris Torres - 07577 078197
7.15pm - 9.00pm Pershore Community Choir Liz Hooper - 01905 620827
www.whynotsing.wix.com/pershore-choir
Tuesday
10.00am - 12.00pm Watercolour & Acrylics 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 U3A Meeting (3rd Tue of each month) Lynn Glaze - 01386 751924
4.00pm - 7.15pm Symphony Dance www.symphonydanceschool.co.uk 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 www.pershorepods.co.uk Sue Price - 01386 751101
Wednesday
9.30am - 11.00am Mixed Ability Yoga Pam Griffiths - 07929 873066
11.30am - 1.00pm Mixed Ability Yoga Pam Griffiths - 07929 873066
4.15pm - 5.45pm Junior Youth Theatre Box Office - 01386 555488
5.15pm - 7.15pm PODYS www.podys.org.uk Sue Dickson - 07774 720270
6.00pm - 7.30pm Senior Youth Theatre Box Office - 01386 555488
7.30pm - 10.00pm PODS www.pershorepods.co.uk Sue Price - 01386 751101
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
4.15pm - 5.15pm Youth Show Choir Paula Evans - 07709 953475
5.45pm - 6.45pm Zumba Fitness www.fitnesswithkhris.co.uk Khris Torres - 07577 078197
7.00pm - 8.45pm Symphony Dance (Adult) Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717
www.symphonydanceschool.co.uk
Friday
9.30am - 10.30am Chance to Dance Box Office - 01386 555488
10.00am - 12.00pm Creative Writing (monthly) www.writers-toolkit.co.uk Sue Johnson - 01386 446477
1.30pm - 2.15pm OneFitMama (Mum & Baby Fitness Class) Rhiannon Eling - 07754 478950
www.onefitmama.co.uk
2.45pm - 3.45pm Zumba Gold (low impact) www.fitnesswithkhris.co.uk Khris Torres - 07577 078197
Saturday
9.00am - 1.00pm Symphony Dance www.symphonydanceschool.co.uk Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717
2.00pm - 4.00pm Symphony Dance (Modern) www.symphonydanceschool.co.uk Mrs Freeman - 01386 750717
32THE 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.uk
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.
We are currently looking for day time coffee bar and evening bar volunteers to join our friendly
team in our newly refurbished foyer space. If you have time to spare and would like to get
involved please contact Roger Knight 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, 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’ Newsletter four
times a year
Individual Membership £17.50 / Two people residing at the same address £26.
To become a Friend of Number 8 ring 01386 555488 or email 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 is fully accessible with the first row of the auditorium reserved for
wheelchair users and disabled patrons. Please advise Box Office if you require additional
assistance. The Auditorium is equipped with an infra-red hearing system for films 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 problems. CEA Companion Card holders can obtain
a FREE ticket for a person accompanying them to film screenings and events via satellite.
As space is limited, we cannot guarantee parking space for mobility scooters during shows.
If you are planning to bring a scooter, please telephone to check.
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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
For live and satellite events latecomers will not
like to reserve seats for a group please contact
be permitted 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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