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South Hill Park Berkshire’s Centre for the Arts, Business and Community Autumn – Winter 2021 southhillpark.org.uk WELCOME BACK
MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
South Hill Park
Berkshire’s Centre for the Arts,
Business and Community
Choose South Hill Park for your
next company meeting, conference
or event – our unique blend of historic
setting and creative environment is
guaranteed to inspire.
Nine conference rooms for up to
325 delegates including our stunning
Mansion House rooms, professional
conference theatre and newly built
exclusive use Coach House suite
Eighteenth-century Italian garden
and award-winning grounds for
team building and brainstorming –
or take your meeting outside and
let nature inspire
Fully licensed on-site catering with
a range of flexible and tasty options
All rooms benefit from full technical
and creative production teams
on site to support your event
design and set-up
A range of post-event evening
entertainment options including
comedy nights, barbecues on the
terrace and more
To enquire about one of our spaces for your next event
southhillpark.org.uk/hire-us/corporate-hire
Tel 01344 416233 email hospitality@southhillpark.org.uk
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WELCOME TO SOUTH HILL PARK
Welcome back Contents
I am delighted to introduce South Hill Park’s first South Hill Park productions 4
season brochure since spring 2020 after what has Conservatoire International
been a challenging year for so many of us. Several Concert Series 6
industries, including the arts, have been in crisis but Bracknell Jazz 7
with the support of the DCMS, Arts Council England
and our own community, South Hill Park Trust (the Wilde Sundays 8
charity that manages the Arts Centre) has survived. Comedy at South Hill Park 9
South Hill Park exists for ‘everyone’, not just ‘someone’ and we are Associate company
proud to be Berkshire’s centre for the arts, business and community, productions 10
providing a creative space to participate or spectate, to learn or Guest productions 11
experience, to work or celebrate. Creativity is good for business, Diary 20
it’s good for our well-being and it’s good for our community. Guest productions 22
This autumn we re-open our doors to a season of popular music and Craft & Design Fair 23
comedy, gripping drama, family entertainment – including a magic show on
the Wilde Theatre stage and the return of our award-winning pantomime. Guest productions 24
2022 highlights 26
The SHOW WILL GO ON but we need your support and patronage. As a
registered charity we still rely on one-off and regular donations – please Exhibitions 27
consider signing up to STAR1000 – but the best way you can support your Cinema highlights 30
local arts centre is to attend a class, book a ticket for a live performance Cinema diary 31
or cinema screening and eat and drink in the Atrium Bar and Restaurant. Dining at South Hill Park 32
Celebrate a birthday or wedding anniversary in the Coach House, or
inspire your employer to hold their Christmas party, product launch or Christmas party nights 33
conference at South Hill Park. The Arts Centre has always been for Courses and
and supported by the community. workshops highlights 34
And don’t forget to take a moment to enjoy one or more of the free Information 36
art exhibitions in the Mansion during your next visit. They really are
worth a look.
A very big thank you for all the donations and words of support that
I and my colleagues have received over the past 18 months, we really
do appreciate it. South Hill Park is much-loved by so many and remains
the heart and soul of Bracknell Forest.
Craig Titley
Chief Executive
Looking for a venue for your party or function?
How about the Coach House at South Hill Park.
An exclusive space with its own private bar. Perfect
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Cinderella Pantomime (4–5) for weddings, parties, proms, anniversaries and more.
For enquiries email hospitality@southhillpark.org.uk
C Concessions available or call 01344 416233
The Strange An Evening without SESSIONS Blake
Case of Dr Jekyll Kate Bush
and Mr Hyde 10 14 17 25
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A SOUTH HILL PARK PANTOMIME
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Michael Ayiotis
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Writer Joyce Branagh
Director Adam Stafford
‘Another Christmas
cracker of a show’
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on aladdin 2019
Fri 26 Nov 2021 — Mon 3 Jan 2022
Times and prices vary, please call the Box Office on 01344 484123 or visit
southhillpark.org.uk for information. School and group rates available
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A SOUTH HILL PARK PANTOMIME
NOVEMBER
Fri 26 10.15am 2pm —
Cinderella must go to the ball and meet her prince – Sat 27 12.30pm 1 4.30pm —
but what evil tricks will the wicked step sisters Sun 28 12.30pm 4.30pm —
play to stop Cinders finding her happy ever after? Tue 30 10.15am 2pm —
DECEMBER
Join us for a 2021 festive season filled with Wed 1 10.15am 2pm —
fabulous fun, colourful characters, slapstick Thu 2 10.15am — 7pm 2
Fri 3 10.15am — 7pm
comedy, enchantment and all the creative Sat 4 12.30pm 4.30pm —
sparkle you’ve come to love in this Sun 5 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Great British pantomime favourite. Tue 7 10.15am 2pm —
Wed 8 10.15am 2pm —
Thu 9 10.15am — 7pm 2
Fri 10 10.15am — 7pm 2
Sat 11 11am 3pm 7pm
Sun 12 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Tue 14 10.15am 2pm —
Wed 15 10.15am — 7pm 2
Thu 16 10.15am — 7pm 2
Fri 17 10.15am — 7pm 2
Sat 18 11am 3pm 7pm
Sun 19 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Tue 21 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Wed 22 12.30pm 4.30pm —
with Jacqueline Tate Thu
Fri
23
24
12.30pm
11am
4.30pm
3pm
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Empress in Aladdin (2019) Tue 25 – MERRY CHRISTMAS
Sun 26 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Musical Director Tim Cumper Mon 27 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Choreographer Charlotte Steele Tue 28 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Wed 29 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Set Designer Victoria Spearing Thu 30 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Costume Designer Naomi Gibbs Fri 31 11am 3pm —
Lighting Designer Alan Valentine JANUARY
Sun 2 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Mon 3 12.30pm 4.30pm —
Schools
Buy 10 get 11th free
1 relaxed performance 2 adult night signed performance
10.15am 2pm
Before 30 sept £10.50 £9.50 Prices Book by 30 Sept
after 30 sept £11 £10 Full £25 £2 off
Babies under 12 months go individual tickets
Conc £23
free if you hold your child
Adult nights
during the performance. Family £88 £4 off
these nights are strictly (2 adults + 2 children) family tickets
over 18yrs only. no children If you wish to leave your baby not applicable to
are permitted to attend in its carrier seat you will need Group schools and groups.
£20 offer finishes at
these performances to purchase a ticket of 16+ 8pm on sat 30 sept
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CLASSICAL MUSIC AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Conservatoire
International Recital Room 7.30pm
£16, Members £14
Concert Series Under 21s £12 Y
Giordano Buondonno · Tyler Hay · piano Anna Denisova · piano Ida Pelliccioli · piano
piano
Fri 24 Sept Fri 8 Oct Fri 22 Oct
Fri 17 Sept Tyler is a former student A graduate of the Moscow Italian pianist
Giordano, from Italy, of the Purcell School State Conservatory, Anna Ida Pelliccioli made a
is a graduate of the and a graduate of the is a prize winner of many wonderful impression last
Puccini Conservatoire. Royal Northern College national and international season. Ida contributed
His programme includes of Music. He has a piano competitions. Her to our successful online
Beethoven’s Waldstein reputation for tackling the programme includes concerts during lockdown
Sonata, Chopin’s 3rd most demanding piano Prokofiev’s 2nd Sonata when she performed
Scherzo, Brahms’s Op.10 music. His programme and pieces from the for us from Paris. Her
Ballades and Scriabin’s will not disappoint with all piano suite derived programme will include
Sonata Fantasy. Chopin’s Op.10 studies from the composer’s works by Sibelius,
A glorious programme and Tchaikovsky’s ballet Cinderella and Brahms, Busoni, Janacek
to open our new season. Grand Sonata. Schumann’s Fantasia. and Rachmaninov.
Ryan Drucker · piano Alan Shellard · clarinet Amit Yahav · piano Junyan Chen · piano
Hamish Brown · piano
Fri 29 Oct Fri 26 Nov Fri 10 Dec
Ryan is a graduate of the Fri 19 Nov Amit remains a good Chinese international
Royal Northern College of We welcome the return friend of our concerts prize winner Junyan
Music, with scholarships, of Alan Shellard and who specialises in the Chen is a graduate of the
competition prizes and Hamish Brown. Their romantic repertoire of the Shanghai Conservatoire.
numerous concerts programme includes nineteenth century. His Her programme includes
to his name. He is an sonatas by Poulenc programme will contain Bach’s 3rd French Suite
exemplary musician, as and Brahms, Gerald one of Busoni’s Bach and works by Dohnanyi
seen by his programme of Finzi’s Five Bagatelles, transcriptions followed and Sofia Gubaidulina.
Bach-Siloti, Schoenberg, Weber’s Grand Duo and by masterworks by The second part of her
Brahms, and concluding the premiere of Alistair Beethoven and Chopin. programme consists of
with Beethoven’s Sonata Jones’s Prelude and eight Transcendental
Op. 106 – the famous Passacaglia for clarinet Studies by Liszt.
Hammerklavier. and piano.
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JAZZ AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Bracknell Jazz
Recital Room 7.30pm
unless specified
£16, Under 18s £8 Y
Mark Nightingale · trombone Simon Allen · sax
Fri 3 Sept
Mark Nightingale is an internationally acclaimed jazz trombonist, and
a highly respected composer and arranger. The list of musicians he has
played with reads like a who’s who of British and US jazz. Simon Allen
grew up playing in the Pendulum Jazz Orchestra in Reading and has often
performed at South Hill Park. On leaving the Royal Academy of Music he
went straight into Clark Tracey’s acclaimed quintet. He is now head of
jazz at the Purcell School of Music.
Neale Meets Steele
Fri 1 Oct
Allison Neale · alto sax Nat Steele · vibraphone
Allison Neale’s beautifully crafted lines evoke the spirit of Paul Desmond
and Art Pepper. Nat Steele is a cutting-edge virtuoso on the vibraphone –
his playing lyrical, melodic and harmonically adventurous – but always
with a focus on driving swing. They form a close-knit team, through their
common passion for bebop and West Coast jazz.
An alto sound like brushed velvet JAZZ REVIEW
Five-Way Split
Fri 5 Nov
Quentin Collins · trumpet Vasilis Xenopoulos · saxophone
Rob Barro · piano Mátyás Hofecker · bass Matt Home · drums
Five-Way Split is a new band formed in 2020 and features some of the
finest contemporary bebop musicians in the UK. Fronted by internationally
renowned trumpet star Quentin Collins, Greek saxophone phenomenon
Vasilis Xenopoulos and the golden touch of pianist Rob Barron. Added to
this is bassist Mátyás Hofecker and drummer Matt Home.
Each member as formidable as the next LONDON JAZZ NEWS
Blue Town
Fri 3 Dec
Zoe Francis · voice Jim Mullen · guitar Ross Stanley · organ
Spellbinding singer Zoe Francis is joined by the legendary guitarist
Jim Mullen, and incomparable Hammond organist Ross Stanley,
in a selection of the greatest bittersweet songs of the last century.
This project is based on her fourth album, Blue Town, which was
launched in June to rave reviews.
Something a bit special is going on with this artist LONDON JAZZ NEWS
BRACKNELLJAZZ.CO.UK TO BOOK VISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK 7
MUSIC AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Wilde Sundays
McAllister’s 2.30pm Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live acoustic music, featuring some of
the best acts around, across all genres, in a beautiful setting
£8.50
Linda Moylan + Amrit Sond + Marc Woosnam + StEm
Sun 26 Sept
Linda Moylan produces music of an extraordinary mix of influences and
genres – blending folk, a bit of rock, Celtic melody and American blues.
Amrit Sond is a Grammy-winning instrumental guitarist who creates
soundscapes that push the boundaries of guitar playing to its limits.
Marc Woosnam is a talented singer-songwriter who is currently working
on his debut album. Finally, StEm is a Bracknell-based duo performing
original songs with the occasional well-known cover.
Jim Cozens Band + Damian Clarke + Jess Tuthill
Sun 31 Oct
Jim Cozens is a classic singer-songwriter and storyteller – his songs are
personal, universal, joyful and moving. Damian Clarke’s musical mission
is to showcase the dulcimer and hurdy-gurdy, and to make them appeal
to a wider audience than just the dedicated folk scene. Jess Tuthill is a
talented and popular singer-songwriter from Reading.
Crayon Angels + Dale Harris + Michael Tuffery
Sun 21 Nov
The Crayon Angels have been described as quintessential English
pop/folk crossover at its finest. Dale Harris (BA, MA, and PhD) is
a professional musician, a Doctor of Musicology, and a classical,
acoustic and electric guitarist based in London. Michael Tuffery is
a Bracknell-based musician who performs solo as well as being a
member of popular folk groups Ryewolf and WolfNote.
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COMEDY AT SOUTH HILL PARK
The Comedy Cellar
Fridays. Doors 8pm, THE Bringing you the best live the big names in comedy and
COMEDY
show starts 8.30pm CEL
LAR
comedy for over 30 years. continues to bring the best new
The Comedy Cellar is the longest- and established acts every Friday.
Cellar Bar
running Comedy Club in the UK Previous stars to have graced the
£16, Members £14 (outside of London). Established stage include: Al Murray, Omid
@thecomedycellar in October 1986, it is one of the Djalili, Eddie Izzard, Greg Davies,
/thecomedycellar most cherished gigs on the circuit, Sarah Millican, Andy Parsons,
beloved by audiences and acts alike. Micky Flanagan, Katherine Ryan,
Club returns on Fri 17 Sept Jack Whitehall and Russell Howard.
Under the direction of Simon
Houlihan of The Comedy Company Early booking is recommended.
See page 32 for Ltd, this highly-acclaimed club Groups may not always be able to
Burger and beer Friday offer has played host to most of sit together. Seating is unreserved.
Wilde Theatre Comedy
Sindhu Vee Omid Djalili Shaparak Khorsandi Alfie Moore Ivo Graham
Sun 26 Sept 12 Wed 29 Sept 13 Wed 6 Oct 14 Sat 30 Oct 19 Thu 11 Nov 22
Fri 15 Oct & Sun 28 Nov 9pm–1am
Mansion and Wilde Theatre
£37.50
Spirit Chasers Paranormal UK
Join us this autumn to hold your very own paranormal
investigation. South Hill Park ghost stories have
been heard far and wide, come along and see if you
can find out if there is any truth to them. The sounds
of children who died in a fire? A major who shot
himself still wandering the corridors, jangling keys?
A lady in a red dress on the staircase? Footsteps,
giggling, whistling, knocking and doors slamming
in the theatre. Wander through the Mansion and
Wilde Theatre late at night with the accomplished
paranormal investigators and use their spirit
detection equipment.
Please note, this is not a staged performance. South
Hill Park Arts Centre cannot guarantee participants
will witness paranormal activity during their visit.
Limited availability, only 30 places. Maximum of
two tickets per household. There will be
three groups of ten spirit chasers – each one
accompanied by a paranormal investigator.
All proceeds in support of South Hill Park’s
fundraising campaign.
Ages 16yrs+
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ASSOCIATE COMPANY PRODUCTIONS
A thrillingly dark drama
THE STAGE
A finely crafted adaptation that
will keep you fastened to your seat
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
Stylish and thrilling
★★★★★ THE SPY IN THE STALLS
One of the most innovative,
audacious companies working in
contemporary English Theatre
THE STAGE
Director Nick Lane
Composer Tristan Parkes
Movement & Intimacy Director Enric Ortuño
Set Designer Victoria Spearing
Costume Designer Naomi Gibbs
Lighting Designer Claire Childs
Tue 14 – Wed 15 Sept BLACKEYED THEATRE
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOUTH HILL PARK
7.45pm
Matinée Wed 1pm
The Strange Case of
Wilde Theatre Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Recommended 11yrs+ Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his
Running time 2hrs + interval field and respected by his peers, he’s close to a neurological
discovery that will change the face of medical science forever.
blackeyedtheatre.co.uk However, his methods are less than ethical, and when a close
£20 friend and colleague threatens to expose and destroy his work,
Members £17 C Y Jekyll is forced to experiment on himself, whereupon something
Concessions £19 goes very wrong… or very right. And suddenly Jekyll has a new
friend, the brutal Edward Hyde.
Schools £10.50, £9 mat
A thrilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark
psychological fantasy, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and
By Mr Hyde immerses you in the myth and mystery of nineteenth-
Robert Louis Stevenson
century London’s fog-bound streets where love, betrayal and
Adapted for the stage by murder lurk at every chilling twist and turn. Gripping, stylish
Nick Lane and thought-provoking, this is unmissable theatre.
Go on...treat your dark side.
Exclusive offer for schools Included in the cost, for bookings of
25 or more, is online access to an HD recording of The Strange
Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde. Contact the Box Office for more
details. A free education pack is also available.
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Wed 1 – Sat 4 Sept 7.15pm, Sat mat 2pm Wed 8 Sept 7.45pm
Studio Theatre Wilde Theatre
£12.50 £22
SO
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DRAMA SCIENCE
THREE DOT THEATRE PHIL MCINTYRE LIVE LTD
Dogfight Professor Brian Cox: Horizons with
Three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night Robin Ince (work in progress)
of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. A dazzling cinematic journey. A story of how we came
But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an to be and what we can become – with images of
awkward and idealistic waitress who he enlists to far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black
win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites holes and a time before the Big Bang.
the rules of the game and teaches him the power of
The deepest of questions will be explored using
love and compassion.
quantum theory, black holes, planetary science,
Three Dot Theatre is proud to be producing this play astronomy and cosmology.
to raise money for Multiple System Atrophy Trust.
Brian will be joined by award-winning comedian
Ages 12yrs+ Robin Ince.
Wed 8 Sept 8pm Fri 10 Sept 7.45pm
Cellar Bar Wilde Theatre
£16, Members £14 £26.50, Members £24.50
MUSIC MUSIC
PAUL HOPKINS’
Beyond 6 Strings – Brian Doran Roy Orbison & The Travelling
Beyond 6 Strings is a new show presenting Wilburys Experience
reinterpretations of your favourite classic rock A journey through the story of the Wilburys with expert
songs, and some originals, played by Brian Doran narrative and big screen action. This 32nd anniversary
on instruments that you may not have seen before special is unmissable and includes tributes to George
including: the 20-string harp guitar, the hydra, the Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan.
fusion 8-string, 12-string guitar, mandolin, sitar and
Uniquely, all five musicians look and sound
more. Featuring songs performed by The Beatles, The
authentically like their famous Travelling Wilburys
Stones, Floyd, Zeppelin, Queen, Genesis and Bowie.
counterparts – enabling the show to explore the
Brian is the lead singer and guitarist with nationally solo hits of the famous five. This joyous, up-tempo
successful sea-shanty, folk/rock band The Salts. celebration is guaranteed to get you dancing.
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Sat 11 Sept 2.30pm Sat 18 Sept 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£13.50, Under 16s £10.50, Family of four £42 £22, Members £20
FAMILY MUSIC
THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY
How the Koala Learnt to Hug And Finally… Phil Collins
By Steven Lee Credited as being the UK’s top Phil Collins tribute,
Everyone knows that koalas love a cuddle but that And Finally… Phil Collins is fronted by singer Chris
wasn’t always the case. So how exactly did the koala O’Connell who brings to the stage the charisma
learn to hug? Karen the Koala and her fabulous furry of the man who fronted Genesis and sold over
friends are back to remind us why there’s nothing 150 million solo albums.
quite as wonderful as a nice warm hug. A high-energy show packed full of Phil’s solo hits,
With a feast of games, giggles and songs, this is a including Another Day in Paradise and Sussudio, along
charming family musical. with a sprinkling of Genesis classics. Featuring some
of the country’s top touring musicians, two drums kits
Author Steven Lee will be signing copies of his book
and the esteemed And Finally Horns.
after the show. Suitable for all ages
Tue 21 – Sat 25 Sept 7.45pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Sun 26 Sept 8pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£23 Wed–Sat, £21 Tue eve & Sat mat C £18.50
MUSICAL COMEDY
CROWTHORNE MUSICAL PLAYERS CHAMBERS TOURING LTD
The Wedding Singer Sindhu Vee: Alphabet
The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when A brand-new show about the hair we want, the friends
hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and we have, and living the vast difference between virus
a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in and viral.
the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, Expect ‘outspoken, frank and funny stand-up’ (Evening
The Wedding Singer’s sparkling new score does for Standard) from this Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best
the 80s what Hairspray did for the 60s. Just say Newcomer nominee.
‘yes’ to the most romantic musical in twenty years.
As seen on Live at the Apollo, QI, Have I Got News for
The show contains some adult content, including You and Sex Education and heard on Radio 4’s Things
infrequent swearing. My Mother Never Told Me (…About Lockdown).
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Tue 28 Sept 7.45pm Wed 29 Sept 8pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£18.50, Members £16.50 C Y £27
DRAMA COMEDY
DYAD PRODUCTIONS
The Unremarkable Death of Omid Djalili: The Good Times Tour
Marilyn Monroe After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got
5 August 1962. Monroe as we’ve never seen her muted by 639 people, multi award-winning comedian
before: alone in her bedroom, wearing only her and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a
dressing gown and underwear. No glitz, no glamour, stage and bringing back The Good Times.
no masks. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the Intelligent, always provocative and entertaining –
icon unravels her remarkable life, revealing a biting Omid’s legendary stand-up performances are a
intelligence and imperfect body – leading us in real captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range
time to the moment of her death. from Hollywood films (Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go
A simply stunning production Again), to television (His Dark Materials for BBC1 and
★★★★★ EDINBURGH REPORTER HBO) and the West End stage. Ages 16yrs+
Thu 30 Sept 7.45pm Fri 1 Oct 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£16.50, Members £14.50, Under 18s £12 £22, Members £20
DRAMA MUSIC
APOLLO THEATRE COMPANY
Ode to Joyce Oh! Carol – The Neil Sedaka Story
Joyce Grenfell was one of the greatest female A talented cast, and their phenomenal band of
entertainers of the twentieth century – loved the West End musicians, bring you a show dedicated
world over for her hilarious and beautifully observed to celebrating the song-writing genius of Sedaka
monologues and songs – as well as numerous film, and Howard Greenfield, including the stories
television and radio appearances. behind the tunes.
In this gem of nostalgia, which recreates the setting Packed full of Neil Sedaka’s greatest hits such as:
of one of Joyce’s stage shows, Cheryl Knight Calendar Girl, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, (Is This
‘absolutely captures her spirit’ (Everything Theatre). The Way To) Amarillo, Stupid Cupid and Oh! Carol.
Truly a labour of love, this show brings back to life If you like to sing-a-long, or just want to hear great
an extraordinary entertainer. music, this show is for you.
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Sat 2 Oct 7.45pm Sun 3 Oct 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£20, Members £17 C £20, Members £17 C
MUSIC DRAMA
NEW OLD FRIENDS
An Evening without Kate Bush Crimes in Egypt
The chaotic cabaret cult, An Evening without Belgian detective extraordinaire, Artemis Arinae, is
Kate Bush, is here. set to enjoy a holiday cruise along the river Nile when
Enter Strange Phenomena, howl with The Hounds of tragedy strikes. All the passengers and staff aboard
Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights. are suspects, and the murder count is growing, will
Arinae’s little grey cells identify the murderer in time?
Acclaimed performer Sarah-Louise Young (Cabaret
Whore) has teamed up with theatre maker Russell A versatile cast brings to life lascivious lawyers,
Lucas to explore the music and mythology of one of crocked captains, fastidious physicians, feuding
the most influential voices in British music. femme fatales, friendly first mates and attractive
Americans, in this romp directed by James Farrell
Young invites you to celebrate her songs with this
(The 39 Steps, West End).
unique and mind-blowing show.
Wed 6 Oct 8pm Wed 6 Oct 8pm
Wilde Theatre Cellar Bar
£18 £16, Members £14
COMEDY MUSIC
Shaparak Khorsandi: It was the 90s! American Wilderness Odyssey –
Ah, the 90s. When Shaparak was in her twenties and Steve Bonham & The Long Road
‘ladette’ culture ruled. When there was nothing to The Long Road were formed with a single idea: to
be done but party and Shaparak found herself flying explore and reimagine what might grow out of the
about London with hope in her heart, a tenner in her great musical roots of the USA. The band call it
pocket and spare knickers in her handbag. moonshine music – taking a few, simple, authentic
With hindsight though, the way people behaved back ingredients, then add a little heat and magic to
then looks like the ultimate in self harm. This is a conjure up some rare, raw spirit.
show about how we 90s kids are looking to young Featuring songwriter Steve Bonham on guitar;
people to learn how to take care of ourselves. Chris ‘The Bishop’ Lydon on piano; and ‘The Big Man’
Ages 14yrs+ Kev Moore on bass, guitar and drums.
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Thu 7 Oct 7.45pm Sat 9 Oct 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£20.50, Members £18.50 £16.50, Members £14.50, Under 18s £11.50 C S Y
MUSIC DANCE
AGUDO DANCE COMPANY
Simon Goodall and Carmen
The Bourne Again Shadows Carmen will always be free… she is a gypsy, a
Celebrating 60 Years of Cliff and The Shadows Romany, a traveller, an untamed spirit, captivating
and elusive, yet earthy and fiercely alive.
Simon Goodall and The Bourne Again Shadows are
widely acclaimed as the most authentic-sounding Cliff Jose Agudo draws upon his unique palette of flamenco
Richard and The Shadows tribute act. Even Sir Cliff and contemporary dance to create this dramatic
has said that band vocalist Simon ‘…is without doubt adaptation of Prosper Merimée’s classic novella.
the best Cliff sound-alike in the business’. Set to an original Flamenco infused score by Bernhard
Includes Cliff classics like Summer Holiday, The Schimpelsberger, and additional track by Kefaya,
Young Ones and Please Don’t Tease – and Shadows’ Carmen is a story about individuality, freedom, love
instrumental hits such as Apache and Foot-Tapper. and pleasure.
Thu 14 Oct 7.30pm Sat 16 & Sun 17 Oct 7pm
Studio Theatre Wilde Theatre
£14, Members £13, Under 18s £10 £13, Members £11 C Y
DRAMA DANCE
KICK IN THE HEAD PRODUCTIONS
The Man with the Golden Pen Lift Off Dance Galas
It is 1952 and Ian Fleming is putting the finishing Groups from Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, London,
touches to the first Bond book, Casino Royale, and and surrounding areas, apply to take part in these
Bond is with us; the alter ego – an icon of class and hugely popular galas – showcasing the passion that
everything Fleming aspired to. dancers aged 6yrs, to those in their 80s, have for
The creator of Secret Agent 007 stands before the different styles of dance. Youth groups, community
audience with a martini in hand and a terrified look groups, schools and special guest professional
in his eyes. At 42 he is about to do the thing he most dancers come together to present an evening
fears – he is getting married. of dance entertainment for families and dance
enthusiasts alike. See the website for full listings
Who does he turn to for help? Bond… James Bond.
of groups taking part in each gala.
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Sat 16 Oct 8pm Wed 20 Oct 7.45pm
Cellar Bar Wilde Theatre
£15, Members £9 C S £16.50, Members £14.50 C S Y
MUSIC PHYSICAL THEATRE
THEATRE RE
BR James – Song and Stories BIRTH
BR James returns to South Hill Park for an intimate Theatre Re returns with a powerful, poignant and
evening of live music. uplifting visual theatre piece exploring the bond
Known as the ‘soul man’, his unique delivery and between three generations of women, their shared
ability to connect with the audience is second to none. loss, and the strength they discover in each other.
‘The best piano player I’ve ever heard live’ and ‘You Emily is eight months pregnant when she reads her
were amazing’ were just two of the comments from grandmother’s journal. As she delves into her family
the last time BR played a live show. history, her sense of reality shifts, unveiling a legacy
of unspoken tragedies and unconditional love.
He consistently comes up with good material
MELITA DENNET (BBC) People were moved to tears and rendered
speechless ★★★★★BROADWAY BABY
Thu 21 Oct 7.45pm Sat 23 – Sun 24 Oct 2.30 & 7pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£20, Members £18 C £18.50, Members £16.50 C
MUSIC DANCE
JOHN WILSON MUSIC PRODUCTIONS LINDA BUTLER SCHOOL OF DANCE
The Bon Jovi Experience Performers Here after Endless Waiting
Looking for the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute? Look no The Linda Butler School of Dance is delighted to finally
further than The Bon Jovi Experience – official tribute perform its biannual show. The students and children
band to Bon Jovi and the only one in the world to have from the dancing school will be presenting the ballets
performed live with Jon Bon Jovi himself. Fronted by a of Alice in Wonderland and La Fille Mal Gardee, along
lead singer so familiar, you won’t believe he’s not the with an exciting and up-beat modern and tap section.
real deal.
Recreating Bon Jovi live in concert, the band perform
all the hits you love including: Livin’ on a Prayer,
Always, It’s My Life and You Give Love a Bad Name.
The best tribute I’ve ever seen JON BON JOVI
16 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123GUEST PRODUCTIONS
Mon 25 Oct 7pm Tue 26 Oct 2 & 4pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£16, Under 16s £13, Family of four £52 £13.50, Members £11.50, Family of four £46 C
MAGIC FAMILY
Tom Brace: Embrace The Impossible! Tarzanna
Tom Brace loved his childhood. Roald Dahl, Cluedo Anna doesn’t like the bugs in her garden, she likes
and one film in particular from 1985… to keep things clean and tidy. But her world is turned
Join him for a hilarious evening of 1.21 gigawatts of upside down when she’s magically transported to a
magic as he showcases his unique, incredible and rainforest world.
totally pointless abilities in a new show inspired by A mischievous bunch of wild animals take her on a
his past. jungle journey and teach her the lessons of the wild.
Featuring Tom’s unique blend of comedy and When her new home is put in danger, can she become
magic, the show promises to have a little the wild Tarzanna needed to save her new friends?
something for everybody. Tarzanna is a playful aerial theatre show for all
Ages 8yrs+ the family.
Wed 27 Oct 11am & 1pm Wed 27 Oct 7.45pm
Studio Theatre Wilde Theatre
£14, Members £12 C £16.50, Members £14.50, Under 30s £10 C S Y
FAMILY DRAMA
A PAINES PLOUGH AND SOHO THEATRE PRODUCTION
Pete Stays Home SESSIONS
Adapted by Renata Allen from the book by Tunde’s 30th birthday is fast approaching. He’s just
Karra McFarlane and Kim Hankinson started therapy because he hasn’t been able to get to
Pete is a happy, sociable young bear who enjoys going the gym for weeks and a recent one-night stand ended
to school, playing with his friends and spending time in tears – his.
with his grandparents. But when winter comes, Pete Interrogating the challenge of opening up and
must stay inside with his mum. How will he feel when accepting our own vulnerabilities, SESSIONS,
the day to leave his cave finally arrives? by Ifeyinwa Frederick, is a deep-dive into the
Suitable for all ages and featuring a cast of three complexities of masculinity, depression and therapy.
actor-musicians, original songs, dance and interactive Content warnings: references to depression, suicidal
storytelling. A perfect theatre experience for children. ideation and abortion. Ages 14yrs+
C CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE 17GUEST PRODUCTIONS Thu 28 Oct 7.45pm Fri 29 – Sat 30 Oct 7pm Wilde Theatre Studio Theatre £28 £14.50 MUSIC DRAMA NETT UK LTD THREE DOT THEATRE The Greatest Hits of Motown Wee Rosie This stunning live show combines first-class music Rosie is a young woman with an incredible story performances, the slickest choreography, and an to tell. amazing band, to deliver the best Motown experience Wee Rosie is the true story of one woman’s battle you will ever have. with life. From growing up and becoming a mum, to You’ll be Dancing on the Ceiling with songs from battling with mental health and falling off an exercise artists such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, bike. This phenomenal drama will make you laugh and Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, cry – but most importantly it will make you value time. Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five and many more. Three Dot Theatre is proud to be producing this play to Let’s get ready… to go loco, down in Acapulco. raise money for Multiple System Atrophy Trust. Fri 29 Oct 7.30pm Sat 30 Oct 2pm Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre £22, Members £20, Under 16s £13, Groups 1 in 10 free C £12 DANCE FAMILY BALLET THEATRE UK LEE MARTIN FOR GAG REFLEX The Snow Queen Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo makes Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet, mad music with his mouth. The Snow Queen. Become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in This spectacular production follows the story of a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom music – whether you’re aged 1 or 101. the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. A perfect show… sets young imaginations alight Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of ★★★★ THE TIMES international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score. 18 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123
GUEST PRODUCTIONS
Sat 30 Oct 7.45pm Tue 2 – Sat 6 Nov 7.45pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£16, Members £15 £21, £19 Tue eve & Sat mat, Group 10+ £1 off per ticket C
COMEDY MUSIC
MOORE ENTERPRISING LIMITED EBOS MUSICAL THEATRE
Alfie Moore: Fair Cop Unleashed Back to the 5 6 7 8
Join BBC Radio 4’s cop-turned-comedian Alfie Moore During 2020, the EBOS Musical Theatre team put
for his latest stand-up show. so much work into their planned shows, Back to
Fair Cop Unleashed is based on a dramatic real-life the 80s and Chicago, that they felt it would be a
incident from Alfie’s police casebook. Relive the shame for them to pass without getting the audience
thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious they deserve. The team is excited to be bringing a
clown came to town and more than one life ended compilation of the best bits back to the Wilde stage.
up in the balance. Back to the 5 6 7 8 contains content from Back to
Enjoy Alfie’s unique brand of humour, hilariously the 80s, Chicago and Miscast III. Some numbers
woven together with insights into his life in the police from 42nd Street and Annie will also be performed.
force. It’d be a crime to miss it.
Wed 3 – Thu 4 Nov 8pm Sun 7 Nov 4.30pm
Cellar Bar Recital Room
£14.50, Members £12.50 C S Y £10.50
DRAMA MUSIC
BART LEE
Candlelit Macbeth West Forest Sinfonia
In the darkness something stirs. Visceral. Witches A concert of chamber music performed by members
gather and spin their words. Soundscapes clatter, of West Forest Sinfonia. Previous concerts have
screams are heard. Whispers of murder lurk in the featured string ensembles, wind groups and
shade. Ambition. Power. Love betrayed. instrumental soloists.
Set in the eleventh century, Macbeth is brought to West Forest Sinfonia has given concerts in Berkshire
life by this talented story-telling company – with and the surrounding area since 1987. Under the
poetry, soundscapes, shadows and movement. baton of Philip Ellis, they put on four orchestral
A faithful recreation of the text and famous concerts each year and three concerts of
Shakespeare characters. chamber music in South Hill Park. The orchestra
regularly accompanies local choral societies.
Wed 3 Nov is a schools only peformance.
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September page
Wed 1 7.15pm Studio Theatre Dogfight 11
Thu 2 7.15pm Studio Theatre Dogfight 11
Fri 3 7.15pm Studio Theatre Dogfight 11
7.30pm Recital Room Mark Nightingale & Simon Allen 7
Sat 4 2 & 7.15pm Studio Theatre Dogfight 11
Wed 8 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Professor Brian Cox: 11
Horizons with Robin Ince (work in progress)
8pm Cellar Bar Beyond 6 Strings – Brian Doran 11
Fri 10 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Roy Orbison & The Travelling Wilburys Experience 11
Sat 11 2.30pm Wilde Theatre How the Koala Learnt to Hug 12
Tue 14 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 10
Wed 15 1 & 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 10
Fri 17 7.30pm Recital Room Giordano Buondonno 6
Sat 18 7.45pm Wilde Theatre And Finally… Phil Collins 12
Tue 21 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Wedding Singer 12
Wed 22 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Wedding Singer 12
Thu 23 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Wedding Singer 12
Fri 24 7.30pm Recital Room Tyler Hay 6
7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Wedding Singer 12
Sat 25 2.30 & 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Wedding Singer 12
Sun 26 2.30pm McAllister’s Linda Moylan + Amrit Sond + Marc Woosnam + StEm 8
8pm Wilde Theatre Sindhu Vee: Alphabet 12
Tue 28 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe 13
Wed 29 8pm Wilde Theatre Omid Djalili: The Good Times Tour 13
Thu 30 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Ode to Joyce 13
October
Fri 1 7.30pm Recital Room Neale Meets Steele 7
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Oh! Carol – The Neil Sedaka Story 13
Sat 2 7.45pm Wilde Theatre An Evening without Kate Bush 14
Sun 3 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Crimes in Egypt 14
Wed 6 8pm Wilde Theatre Shaparak Khorsandi: It was the 90s! 14
8pm Cellar Bar American Wilderness Odyssey – Steve Bonham & The Long Road 14
Thu 7 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Simon Goodall and The Bourne Again Shadows 15
Fri 8 7.30pm Recital Room Anna Denisova 6
Sat 9 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Carmen 15
Thu 14 7.30pm Studio Theatre The Man with the Golden Pen 15
Fri 15 9pm Mansion & Spirit Chasers Paranormal UK 9
Wilde Theatre
Sat 16 7pm Wilde Theatre Lift Off Dance Gala 15
8pm Cellar Bar BR James – Songs and Stories 16
Sun 17 7pm Wilde Theatre Lift Off Dance Gala 15
Wed 20 7.45pm Wilde Theatre BIRTH 16
Thu 21 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Bon Jovi Experience 16
Fri 22 7.30pm Recital Room Ida Pelliccioli 6
Sat 23 2.30 & 7pm Wilde Theatre Performers Here after Endless Waiting 16
Sun 24 2.30 & 7pm Wilde Theatre Performers Here after Endless Waiting 16
Mon 25 7pm Wilde Theatre Tom Brace: Embrace The Impossible! 17
Tue 26 2 & 4pm Wilde Theatre Tarzanna 17
Wed 27 11am & 1pm Studio Theatre Pete Stays Home 17
7.45pm Wilde Theatre SESSIONS 17
Thu 28 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Greatest Hits of Motown 18
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Fri 29 7pm Studio Theatre Wee Rosie 18
7.30pm Wilde Theatre The Snow Queen 18
7.30pm Recital Room Ryan Drucker 6
Sat 30 2pm Wilde Theatre Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids 18
7pm Studio Theatre Wee Rosie 18
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Alfie Moore: Fair Cop Unleashed 19
Sun 31 2.30pm McAllister’s Jim Cozens Band + Damian Clarke + Jess Tuthill 8
November
Tue 2 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Back to the 5 6 7 8 19
Wed 3 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Back to the 5 6 7 8 19
8pm Cellar Bar Candlelit Macbeth 19
Thu 4 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Back to the 5 6 7 8 19
8pm Cellar Bar Candlelit Macbeth 19
Fri 5 7.30pm Recital Room Five-Way Split 7
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Back to the 5 6 7 8 19
Sat 6 2.30 & 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Back to the 5 6 7 8 19
Sun 7 4.30pm Recital Room West Forest Sinfonia 19
Tue 9 7.45pm Wilde Theatre @ HOME 22
Wed 10 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Syd Lawrence Orchestra – The Ultimate Big Band 22
8pm Cellar Bar The Music of Robert Johnson – Blue Touch 22
Thu 11 8pm Wilde Theatre Ivo Graham: The Game of Life 22
Fri 12 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Counterfeit Sixties 24
Sat 13 10am Mansion Craft and Design Fair 2021 23
Sun 14 10am Mansion Craft and Design Fair 2021 23
Fri 19 7.30pm Recital Room Alan Shellard & Hamish Brown 6
Sat 20 7.30pm Recital Room Raymond Burley – The Music of Spain 24
Sun 21 2.30pm McAllister’s Crayon Angels + Dale Harris + Michael Tuffery 8
Thu 25 Coach House Christmas Party Night – Michael Bublé Tribute 33
Fri 26 7.30pm Recital Room Amit Yahav 6
Sun 28 9pm Mansion & Spirit Chasers Paranormal UK 9
Wilde Theatre
Mon 29 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Swing Into Christmas with 24
The Down for the Count Concert Orchestra
December
Wed 1 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Liza Pulman – The Heart of It 24
8pm Cellar Bar An Evening of Americana – 25
The Lost Trades + Sandy McLelland + Tomorrow Bird
Thu 2 Coach House Christmas Party Night – Elvis Presley Tribute 33
Fri 3 7.30pm Recital Room Blue Town 7
Mon 6 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Christmas with Blake 25
Tue 7 8pm Wilde Theatre PLATINUM – The Live ABBA Tribute Show 25
Wed 8 8pm Wilde Theatre PLATINUM – The Live ABBA Tribute Show 25
Thu 9 Coach House Christmas Party Night – Evolution Party Band 33
Fri 10 7.30pm Recital Room Junyan Chen 6
Tue 14 7.45pm Wilde Theatre That 80s Christmas Rock Show 25
Thu 16 Coach House Christmas Party Night – Jazz from Out of the Blue 33
Thu 23 Coach House Christmas Party Night – Kylie Minogue Tribute 33
Fri 26 Nov 2021
– Mon 3 Jan 2022
Full details 4–5
C CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE 21GUEST PRODUCTIONS Tue 9 Nov 7.45pm Wed 10 Nov 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre £16.50, Members £14.50, Under 18s £11.50 C S Y £24 DANCE MUSIC HUMANOOVE @ HOME The Syd Lawrence Orchestra – Critically renowned choreographer Didy Veldman, The Ultimate Big Band and her dance company Humanoove, delve into The ‘best big band in the land’ is back for 2021. what feeling ‘at home’ truly means. Brace yourself for a stunning show that swings After a year when home is all that we’ve known, you on a dynamic and visually sensational journey. this incredibly poignant dance work looks at feelings Under the musical direction of Chris Dean, around connection, self-worth and relationships in this show brings you the finest big band music the place where we should feel most ourselves. combined with the fire and drive of some of Featuring five dancers and a new score by Sabio today’s finest young musicians. Presented with Janiak, @ HOME is inspired by globalisation and how a mixture of fun, laughter, excitement and we deal emotionally with our ever changing world. comedy to make for a truly memorable evening. Wed 10 Nov 8pm Thu 11 Nov 8pm Cellar bar Wilde Theatre £16, Members £14 £15 MUSIC COMEDY The Music of Robert Johnson – Ivo Graham: The Game of Life Blue Touch The time for faff is over: has Big Daddy Graham got Celebrating the music of blues legend Robert the skillz (anecdotes/banter/topical asides) to pay Johnson, this performance starts with acoustic da billz (gas/water/electric)? More hilariously anxious renditions of some of his greatest songs, building blather from one of the most hilariously anxious up to a full electric band climax. Featuring classics blatherers in the business. Crossroad, Rollin’ & Tumblin’, Sweet Home Chicago, Most recently nominated for Dave’s Edinburgh plus many more. Comedy Award after a sell-out run at the 2019 Fringe Never shy to break away from a cliché, Blue Touch Festival. Also spotted on Live at the Apollo, Mock the are less about a Texas shuffle and more about getting Week, Live from the BBC, Cats Does Countdown and out, having a good time and enjoying what you do. Richard Osman’s House of Games. Ages 14yrs+ 22 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123
A WINTER FAIR AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Image by
Catherine Henshaw
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Nov 10am–5pm
Free entry
South Hill Park’s popular
southhillpark.org.uk/craftfair Craft and Design Fair 2021
All the quality you’ve come to Open Studios
expect without the entry cost. Take a look around our beautiful
No catch, we just want to give Mansion, enjoy some festive
you the best experience possible. entertainment, and visit our
Come and enjoy some of the purpose built silversmithing,
UK’s best handmade crafts ceramics and printmaking studios.
throughout the Mansion and Watch current students at work
Wilde Theatre. Artists join us and discuss options on how
from around the country to show you can also become a student
and sell their fabulous hand yourself. The studios will be
crafted items made with pearls, open at various times throughout
glass, ceramics, silver, wire, wood, the weekend.
paints, candles and much more –
thousands of beautiful, unique gift
ideas and festive wares.
Please note: we do not have a cash
machine on site and some stallholders
are unable to accept cards. There are
cash machines at Sainsbury’s and
Birch Hill Shops which are both about
a 5-minute walk away.
TO BOOK VISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK 23GUEST PRODUCTIONS Fri 12 Nov 7.45pm Sat 20 Nov 7.30pm Wilde Theatre Recital Room £20.50, Members £18.50 £12 C MUSIC MUSIC The Counterfeit Sixties Raymond Burley – The Music of Spain Relive the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s Raymond Burley makes a welcome return to number one tribute show brings to life the magic of South Hill Park with an exciting programme of the sixties with its tribute to over twenty-five bands of music from Spain. Featured composers include: that era. The show encompasses everything from that Albéniz, Segovia, Rodrigo, Sor, Moreno Torroba, period, from the iconic clothes to flashbacks from the Sainz de la Maza and Turina. A guaranteed evening television archives. of sunshine whatever the weather. The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of fantastic music, including: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees – all recreated in this stunning show. Mon 29 Nov 7.45pm Wed 1 Dec 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre £24, Members £22 £24, Members £22 MUSIC MUSIC DOWN FOR THE COUNT Swing Into Christmas with The Down for Liza Pulman – The Heart of It the Count Concert Orchestra Liza returns with her brand new show featuring A festive celebration featuring the music of Nat ‘King’ songs from her forthcoming album The Heart of It. Cole, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, and In the company of her band, Liza (Fascinating Aida) many more, in a luscious orchestral setting. rediscovers timeless classics and lost gems. Her Expect to hear faithful recreations of music from funny, intelligent and emotional connection to a the swing era including: I’ve Got You Under My Skin, lyric goes straight to the heart of every song. Let’s Face The Music and Dance and ’S Wonderful. Sharing anecdotes rich in warmth and humour, Also featuring original arrangements of jazz and Liza will have you laughing one minute and crying festive standards written by the Orchestra’s the next in an evening designed to both break your principal conductor, Mike Paul-Smith. heart and make it sing. 24 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123
GUEST PRODUCTIONS
Wed 1 Dec 8pm Mon 6 Dec 7.45pm
Cellar Bar Wilde Theatre
£16, Members £14 £26
MUSIC MUSIC
AMICK PRODUCTIONS
An Evening of Americana Christmas with Blake
The Lost Trades + Sandy McLelland + Tomorrow Bird Blake are inviting you to celebrate the Christmas
The Lost Trades are a trio brought together by a holidays with a sparkling evening full of song
love of folk and roots music. They joined forces and cheer. Relax to the warm sounds of this
for a three-part harmony, modern folk adventure. BRIT award-winning trio as they take you on a
magical musical journey.
Scottish singer-songwriter, Sandy McLelland, has
proven comfortable across many diverse musical Enjoy classic Christmas songs including Let it Snow,
styles throughout a long and respected music career. The Snowman and White Christmas delivered through
their rich vocal harmonies. A spectacular evening is
Tomorrow Bird are a British acoustic duo with haunting
in store with great music, funny stories and a virtual
melodies and heart-felt lyrics transfixing audiences.
duet with Dame Shirley Bassey.
Tue 7 – Wed 8 Dec 8pm Tue 14 Dec 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£22.50 £22, Members £21 C
MUSIC MUSIC
PLATINUM – The Live ABBA That 80s Christmas Rock Show
Tribute Show Do you love Bon Jovi, Queen and Bonnie Tyler?
A sparkling night of ABBA glam and glitz. Are you livin’ on a prayer and won’t stop believing?
PLATINUM provides an incredible tribute to one of The ultimate tribute to the glorious 1980s, packed
the greatest music acts of all time. Described by the with rock anthems and power ballads – this special
Evening Standard as ‘better than the original’, the Christmas spectacular includes all the 80s
breath-taking show has to be seen to be believed. Christmas classics we love.
More than just a tribute – the meticulously crafted, With lights, lasers, smoke, vintage audio and more
electrifying performance will appeal to all ages. faux animal print and spandex than is healthy.
This stunning live show promises an unforgettable Come along dressed in your 80s finery (plus
evening of singing and dancing. Christmas hats) and rock the night away.
C CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE 252022 HIGHLIGHTS AT SOUTH HILL PARK ON SALE NOW Wed 2 March 8pm Thu 10 March 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre £27 £18.50, Members £16.50 C Y Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest… I, Elizabeth Sun 20 March 3pm Mon 21 March 8pm Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre £11 £22 I Spy with my Little Eye Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg! Tue 22 March 7.45pm Thu 24 March 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre £22, Members £20 C £21, Members £19 C The Navy Lark Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Thu 21 April 7.45pm Sat 30 April 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre £22.50, Members £21.50, Under 16s £15 C £17.50, Members £15.50 C Someone Like You – Back to Black: The Adele Songbook The Music of Amy Winehouse 26 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123
EXHIBITION WORKSHOPS, TALKS & EVENTS AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Thu 23 Sept 6–8pm Thu 30 Sept – Thu 2 Dec, Sat 2 Oct 4–7pm Sat 13 Nov ’21 –
every Thu 11am–2pm Sat 8 Jan ’22
Studio Theatre Printmaking studio Art Studio Studio Gallery
105 Artists’ Access all Areas Feeling the Beat Artists in Action
Hands: Touch Printmaking workshops Workshop Fundraising
Tell Create with coffee and biscuits Live painting and postcard sale
Cally Trench and Jane South Hill Park, in live music Each of the postcards
Glennie in conversation partnership with Mind Following the success on display is sold
with Loucia Manopoulou and Friends in Need of the virtual events, anonymously for a
Bracknell, is aiming visual artists Chris Holley minimum £10 donation,
Last year, 52 of Cally’s
to raise awareness of and Aurelie Freoua, and with the identity of the
photographs of artists’
the lived experience of their musical cohorts, maker and their special
hands were exhibited at
people with invisible demonstrate ways to story to be revealed only
South Hill Park as part
disabilities. The group express music and when the purchase is
of an exhibition called
Making Connections. will participate in a series poetry in paint on complete. The postcards
The full collection of of printmaking sessions canvas and share with are donated by artists
105 photographs has led by Artist in Residence you a new skill that will and South Hill Park’s
now been published Basia Gorska. stay with you for life. advocates. All profits
as a book by Peculiarity The participants will from the sale go towards
Chris and Aurelie
Press, with design by create artworks that South Hill Park Trust,
show how the textures,
Jane Glennie. will culminate in an registered charity
rhythms, colours,
interactive installation 265656.
The conversation tempi and structures
will focus on how at the end of the project. of the music translate South Hill Park
the book presents Access all Areas to painting. The first encourages public
different challenges was made possible rule of this fascinating, participation in all
and attractions from an with support from relaxed exploration of different art forms -
exhibition, the different The National Lottery cross-art-form creativity through performances,
experience of a reader Community Fund. is that there are no rules. theatre, exhibitions,
from a viewer in a gallery, advocacy, education and
These workshops £25 – limited spaces.
and the role of the outreach, and serving as
are only available for
designer in creating the a vital creative resource
members of Mind
finished product – as well for the community.
and Friends in Need
as exploring the idea of Bracknell. Please
photographs of hands book through your
as a form of portraiture. peer support group.
This event is free but 10 people per session.
booking is essential
as spaces are limited.
TO BOOK VISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK 27EXHIBITIONS AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Until Sun 24 Oct Until Sat 30 Oct Until Sat 30 Oct
Atrium Balcony Gallery Mirror Gallery Studio Gallery
A New Normal Anything but the Eyes Beyond Trauma
By Dr Peipei Yu and Jing Guo By Jennie Jewitt-Harris MB BS PhD By creative writer Lynn Hamilton
and textile artist Tara Kennedy
Showcasing a series of works Anything but the Eyes is an artistic
that were created when the exploration of the relationship that Beyond Trauma attempts to
artists Dr Peipei Yu and Jing Guo we have with our eyes and the raise the awareness of different
were able to travel before the concerns that many people have manifestations of trauma. It
coronavirus pandemic crisis. with consenting to donate their examines how a creative response
Following a year of self-isolation, corneas after death. to trauma, with a special focus on
self-reflection and being locked Through drawing, collage, painting, PTSD driving stereotypes, could
down, this exhibition could be seen sound art, stereophotography and enable us to imagine a better
as a sign of being ‘back to normal’ mask-making, Jennie Jewitt-Harris world with hope and tenacity.
– yet the exhibition asks us to explores the findings from a series The exhibition includes
consider what normal is or will be. of interviews she carried out with existing works ranging from
weremet.com people who wanted to donate textile sculptures, and a film
@Pei_jing_uk ‘anything but the eyes’. demonstrating the making
The sound artwork Audible Vision, process, to a display of a
by sound designer Oliver Jewitt- researcher’s desk including
Harris, collages extracts of the personal notes, books, and
interviews – demonstrating the to fiction literature and audio.
beliefs, anxieties and concerns The textile artist and creative
about corneal donation. writer came together to create
jenniejh.co.uk
new work to respond to each
jenniejh other’s practice.
@jjewittharris tarakennedy.co.uk
/jenniejhartist @tarakennedytextileart
healthycommunication.co.uk
@writinginbetween
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