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South Hill Park
Berkshire’s Centre for the Arts,
Business and Community
Booking dates
Members
from Mon 6 Dec
Non-members
Winter – Spring 2022 from Mon 13 Dec
southhillpark.org.uk
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 Contents
A very big thank you to everyone who has supported South Hill Park productions 5
South Hill Park since the Arts Centre fully re-opened Lift Off Dance Festival 8
in September. By the end of December, over 25,000
Festivals at South Hill Park 10
of you will have enjoyed and benefitted from a class or
workshop, live performance or cinema screening. Comedy at South Hill Park 11
South Hill Park exists for ‘everyone’, not just ‘someone’, Conservatoire International
and we are proud to be Berkshire’s centre for the arts, Concert Series 12
business and community – providing a creative space to participate or Bracknell Jazz 13
spectate, to learn or experience, to work or celebrate. Creativity is good
Wilde Sundays 14
for business, it’s good for our well-being and it’s good for our community.
Associate company
If you are yet to secure your seat for this year’s magical pantomime
productions 15
Cinderella I encourage you to do so. Cinderella is not only the UK’s
most popular panto but our cast and creative team have once again Guest productions 17
fashioned a fabulous treat for all the family. Diary 20
Big name comedians, quality drama and dance, live music and family Guest productions 22
favourites are packed into our spring season. Highlights include Summer highlights 28
the return of Blackeyed Theatre with its wonderful adaptation of
Frankenstein, whilst Dyad Productions takes us back in time with Cinema information 29
I, Elizabeth. Following their sell-out visit in 2019, the Twirlywoos are Courses and
back in February with a show for all ages, and The Gruffalo – the king workshops highlights 30
of modern day children’s stories – comes to Bracknell in July. Exhibitions 34
Postponed in 2020, the Lift Off Dance Festival returns in March along Dining at South Hill Park 36
with James Wilton Dance’s The Four Seasons to Vivaldi’s unforgettable
score – whilst Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman and many more well-known Information 37
comedians will have you rolling in the aisles.
If you do not have time to commit to a 10-week course, why not sign up
for a one-day visual arts workshop (page 31) and learn a new skill? Keep
up-to-date with the latest news and events by joining our free e-mail list,
becoming a South Hill Park member and/or supporting the STAR 1000
fundraising initiative. Please visit the South Hill Park website for details. Keep up-to-date with
South Hill Park news
Season’s greetings and a happy New Year.
Subscribe to our free
Craig Titley mailing list through our
Chief Executive website homepage
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If I’m Honest.. the Secret Lives
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CELEBRATE AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Weddings
Add a sprinkle of theatrical
splendour to your special day
Enjoy a complete wedding package at South Hill Park
• Available for receptions and • Fabulous well-kept grounds
banquets throughout the year and an Italian garden ideal
• Licensed for wedding for memorable photographs
ceremonies of your special day
• A range of spaces including a • A bespoke, quality, in-house
320 capacity theatre auditorium catering service
and intimate civil ceremony • Convenient location in the
Photos: zoewarboysphotography.co.uk
rooms with natural lighting heart of Berkshire (close to
and period features M3 and M4), free parking
To host your ceremony, reception and party celebrations
email hospitality@southhillpark.org.uk or call 01344 416233
For weddings in the Haversham Room visit bracknell-forest.gov.uk
PARTIES AND PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
The Coach House
Celebrate in style
Available to hire for
parties and functions
Own private bar
Perfect for birthdays,
anniversaries, proms
and more
Buffet and dining options
Free parking
To discuss your party or function
email hospitality@southhillpark.org.uk or call 01344 416233
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A SOUTH HILL PARK PANTOMIME
Everyone’s favourite family pantomime
returns this Christmas
Writer Joyce Branagh
Director Adam Stafford
Fun, laughter,
music and mayhem
Best availability between
Christmas and new year
Until Mon 3 Jan 2022
01344 484123 or southhillpark.org.uk
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A SOUTH HILL PARK PRODUCTION
Mon 11 – Mon 18 April Shrek The Musical
12noon & 4pm
Except Wed 3 & 7pm, Everyone's favourite ogre is back this Easter
Thu no show in South Hill Park’s hilarious stage spectacle,
Relaxed performance based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and
Wed 3pm outrageous Broadway musical.
Wilde Theatre
Unlikely hero Shrek, and his wisecracking friend
Suitable for all ages Donkey, lead a cast of fairy tale misfits – cast off
Running time approx 2hrs by tiny terror Lord Farquaad – on an adventure to
£23.50 C rescue a feisty princess and find true acceptance.
Members £20.50 Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek The
or Wed 7pm
Musical is an irreverently fun show with a powerful
Family £20 each
Up to 6 people, max 2 adults
message for the whole family.
Mon 11 – Wed 13
Bringing all the beloved characters you know from
Group 10+ £19.50
the film to life on stage, Shrek The Musical proves
there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
Original production directed by
Jason Moore and Rob Ashford With a West End standard musical score,
Director an award-winning creative team and cast of
Mark Hooper
home-grown talent, it’s the must-see show for
Musical Director
Tim Cumper both adults and children alike this Easter holiday.
Choreographer
Charlotte Steele Family tickets · only £20 per person
Set Designer Up to 6 people, max 2 adults. Mon 11 – Wed 13
Victoria Spearing
Cast includes:
Georgie Banks Brad Clapson Poppy Ridell Ashleigh Wells
as Princess Fiona as Shrek as Donkey as Lord Farquaad
ALADDIN 2019 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2019 BLACKADDER 2017
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
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A SOUTH HILL PARK PRODUCTION
BASED ON THE DREAMWORKS ANIMATION MOTION PICTURE
AND THE BOOK BY WILLIAM STEIG
Book and Lyrics by Music by
David Lindsay-Abaire Jeanine Tesori
Originally produced on Broadway by
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
The exuberance, colour, fun and
excitement of the original
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I loved everything about the show –
the energy, comedy and stage presence.
They nailed it.
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND SUMMER 2021
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CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE 7
DANCE AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Tue 8 March 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre
£16.50, Members £14.50, U18s £11.50 C S Y
Lift Off Dance Festival
The region’s largest JAMES WILTON DANCE
annual dance festival The Four Seasons
James Wilton Dance, one of Europe’s most in-demand
South Hill Park’s annual dance festival is back to dance companies, presents The Four Seasons.
celebrate its 22nd anniversary with a whole new
Using Max Richter’s recomposed version of Vivaldi’s
season of opportunities to watch, participate and
seminal work The Four Seasons, James Wilton Dance
engage in the world of dance.
has created a work of immense physicality, driving
What started as a local council-led dance festival energy and sweeping beauty.
to showcase local Bracknell dance groups and
The work features the company’s signature blend
schools has grown, over the past two decades, to
of capoeira, acrobatics, martial arts and classical
encompass a wide range of dance styles, ages,
dance, alongside stunning stage and costume
and abilities – and reaches far beyond Berkshire.
designs. A kaleidoscopic visual feast.
Each year, dance professionals, students of
dance and audience members come together
for this extravaganza of stunning, cutting edge
Sat 26 – Sun 27 March 7pm
performances, workshop masterclasses, Dance
on Screen cinema screenings of live performances Wilde Theatre
broadcast from around the world, and youth and £14, Members £12 C Y
community group showcases.
The gala days include performances and
masterclasses led by professional dancers and
choreographers – so the participants and audience
members get to see where years of dedicated
dance training can lead – helping to inspire and
give insight into the world of professional dance.
Whether you are a seasoned performer or theatre
goer, or new to the world of dance, the festival has
something to interest all tastes and is a great way
to experience the art form.
Youth & Community Galas
For information on how to take part in the Groups from Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, London,
festival, or for more details on any of this and surrounding areas, apply to take part in these
year’s events, please contact Lena Dee at hugely popular galas – showcasing the passion
lena.dee@southhillpark.org.uk that dancers aged 4yrs, to those in their 80s,
For further information on the festival have for different styles of dance.
events, dance films, masterclasses – Youth groups, community groups, schools and special
and to book tickets – please visit guest professional dancers come together to present
southhillpark.org.uk/lift-off an evening of dance entertainment for families and
Like /liftoffdance for updates dance enthusiasts alike. See the website for full
listings of groups taking part in each gala.
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DANCE AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Cinema · Dance on Screen
A season of live ballet screenings by The Royal Ballet in collaboration with The Royal Opera House.
Mon 14 Feb 7.15pm RECORDED Sun 20 Feb 2pm ENCORE Thu 19 May 7.15pm LIVE Sun 22 May 2pm ENCORE
205 mins incl 2 intervals 200 mins incl 2 intervals
RECORDED £20, Members £18, Under 18s £10 C LIVE £20, Members £18, Under 18s £10 C
ENCORE £19, Members £17, Under 18s £10 C ENCORE £19, Members £17, Under 18s £10 C
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE · BALLET ROYAL OPERA HOUSE · BALLET
Romeo and Juliet Swan Lake
Romeo and Juliet has become a great modern This classic fairy tale represents the battle between
ballet classic of the ballet repertory since its good and evil, and the attempt of love to conquer all.
creation by Royal Ballet Director Kenneth MacMillan The magic of the lakes, forests and palaces is brought
and its première in 1965. In this special screening to life with glittering designs by John Macfarlane and
on Valentine’s Day, the doomed lovers attempt a sublime score by Tchaikovsky. The Royal Ballet’s
to find their way through the colour and action of sumptuous production of Swan Lake returns to the
Renaissance Verona, where a busy market all Royal Opera House stage after its 2020 revival was
too quickly bursts into sword fighting and a family interrupted by the pandemic’s closure of theatres.
feud leads to tragedy for both the Montagues and This classic of the repertory is testament to the
the Capulets. late choreographer Liam Scarlett’s abiding love
of classicism and innate musicality, which shine
through this production.
Sat 26 – Sun 27 March 12noon–5pm
Dance Studio
£6 each
Musical Theatre Gala
Dance Masterclasses Applications are open
A series of masterclasses, led South Hill Park is proud to present its first Gala, as part of a
by professional dancers and new Musical Theatre Festival on Sat 1 Oct in the Wilde Theatre –
choreographers, covering various and it is looking for performers to take part.
styles including: contemporary, Applications are now open for individuals, duets and groups of
ballet, commercial, street dance, all ages, experience and sizes to apply.
jazz and more. Open to all ages
and abilities. Check the Lift Off Successful acts will also have the opportunity to attend
website page for full details. masterclasses and perform in the Grand Finale, all led by
industry experts.
Please email lena.dee@southhillpark.org.uk for further details
about the performance and the application/selection process.
Deadline for application is Mon 2 May.
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CHRISTMAS 2022 AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Fri 25 Nov – Sat 31 Dec 2022
On sale frOm Dec 2021
10 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123COMEDY 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
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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 21 Jan Jack Whitehall and Russell Howard.
Under the direction of Simon
Houlihan of The Comedy Company Early booking is recommended.
Ltd, this highly-acclaimed club Groups may not always be able to
has played host to most of sit together. Seating is unreserved.
Wilde Theatre Comedy
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Gary Delaney Ed Byrne Kerry Godliman Gyles Brandreth
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MEMBERSHIP AT SOUTH HILL PARK
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member today
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and never miss a show again.
Members get at least seven days
to book brochure events ahead
of the general public or 12 hours
for big name comedians – plus a
range of other benefits.
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support-us/membership
C CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE 11CLASSICAL MUSIC AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Conservatoire
International Recital Room 7.30pm
£16, Members £14
Concert Series Under 18s £5.50 C
Mikhail Shilyaev · piano Lotte Betts-Dean · Florian Mitrea · piano Students from the
mezzo soprano Purcell School
Fri 14 Jan Cristian Sandrin · piano Fri 11 Feb
Mikhail is well-known to Florian is no stranger Fri 25 Feb
our audience as a fine Fri 28 Jan to our audience. He is The annual visit of
musician and virtuoso This vocal duo performs known as a fine virtuoso students from the
pianist. His programme a programme of songs pianist and this is Purcell School is
includes Beethoven’s and piano solos. The first reflected in his choice of eagerly anticipated.
Op.90 Sonata, Mompou’s half includes songs by programme; two sonatas We look forward to
Variations on a theme Debussy and Enescu. The by Beethoven, Schubert’s a wonderful evening
of Chopin and Chopin’s second half focuses on late A minor Sonata and of solo instrumental
3rd Sonata. We also settings of Thomas Hardy the wonderful Dante and chamber music
have the world première poems by three English Sonata by Liszt. A great performed by these
of Solitude dedicated composers, including evening’s music making. talented young
to Mikhail by composer Alistair Jones, Benjamin musicians.
Timur Ismagilov. Britten and John Ireland.
Anna Denisova · piano Elisabeth Pion · piano Antoine Preat · piano
Fri 4 March Fri 18 March Fri 25 March
A graduate of the Moscow Elisabeth gave us a Antoine already has a
State Conservatory, Anna wonderful concert online distinguished career
is a prize winner of many during the pandemic, as a pianist throughout
national and international so it is good to welcome Europe. We welcome him
piano competitions. Her her live to our Recital to our Recital Room with
programme includes Room. Her programme a programme of music
Prokofiev’s 2nd Sonata has Mozart and Liszt’s from the eighteenth to
and pieces from the arrangements of twentieth centuries,
piano suite derived Schubert songs alongside including: Bach (Partita in
from the composer’s a distinct French flavour D), Schubert (Sonata in
ballet Cinderella and of music by Lili Boulanger, A), Debussy (Preludes),
Schumann’s Fantasia. Dutilleux, de Montgeroult Liszt (Dante Sonata) and
and Debussy. Albeniz (Iberia Book 1).
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Bracknell Jazz
Recital Room 7.30pm
£16, Under 18s £8 Y
Jimmy Hastings · tenor sax and flute
Fri 7 Jan
Multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Hastings is one of the most respected
musicians on the British jazz scene, in-demand for session work and jazz
assignments in top bands. He has played for the Humphrey Lyttelton
band for almost twenty years and deputises regularly with many of the
big bands of today, including; Paul Lacey’s Back to Basie Band, the Syd
Lawrence Band, the Echoes of Ellington Band and others.
Tom Smith – Gecko
Fri 18 Feb
Saxophonist Tom Smith was twice finalist of the BBC Young Jazz Musician
of the Year programme in 2014 and 2016. In 2018 Tom won the Peter
Whittingham Award for the joyful music of his trio Gecko, featuring Jonny
Mansfield (vibes) and Will Barry (piano). Gecko released an album on
Basho Records in 2020.
Tom Smith has already collected plenty of accolades from British
jazz stars who know the real deal when they hear it JOHN FORDHAM
Mark Bassey · trombone
Fri 11 March
Jazz trombonist Mark Bassey has been described as ‘a superb, witty
player’ (Dave Gelly). His playing can stretch from the ‘raucous’ (John
Fordham) to an ‘exquisite sound and perfect phrasing’ (Brian Blain).
Mark is a highly versatile musician who can be heard in many different
guises – playing with Alan Barnes, Julian Arguelles, Nikki Iles, recently
with Billy Jenkins and the BBC Big Band, and also at Ronnie Scott’s
with Liane Carroll.
That boy can play HUMPHREY LYTTELTON
Trish Clowes – My Iris
Fri 8 April
My Iris is an imaginative and thrilling band that represents the front rank
of UK jazz. Saxophonist Trish Clowes provides her bandmates Ross
Stanley (piano/Hammond organ), Chris Montague (guitar) and James
Maddren (drums) a unique platform for individual expression, delivering
driving grooves and lingering melodic lines, seamlessly morphing between
earthy restlessness and futuristic dreamscapes.
Exhilarating and darkly funky THE GUARDIAN
BRACKNELLJAZZ.CO.UK TO BOOK VISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK 13MUSIC AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Wilde Sundays
McAllister’s 2pm Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live acoustic music, featuring some of
the best acts around, across all genres, in a beautiful setting
£8.50
Anna Renae + Rich Atkinson & the New Billionaires
+ Vanessa Webb & Andy Mathewson
Sun 16 Jan
Anna Renae is a rising star on the folk and acoustic music scene,
her debut album, Skin, has received rave reviews across the board.
Rich Atkinson & the New Billionaires perform story songs with a jazz
influence and a lyrical twist. Vanessa Webb & Andy Mathewson give an
interesting twist to classic compositions from earlier decades.
Tu Kay & Ryan + Downtown Roundabout + Alex Seel
Sun 6 Feb
Tu-kay & Ryan are an acoustic duo blurring the lines between alt-folk,
Americana and roots music. Downtown Roundabout are an upbeat
and energetic Americana band who are held together with elements of
country and folk music, with a hint of soul. Alex Seel has a beautifully
crafted, rootsy, songwriting style with thought-provoking lyrics and a gift
for acoustic guitar finger-picking.
The Gillies + Paul Alexander Low + Kev Minney
Sun 13 March
The Gillies are an Americana/folk duo from South East London.
Their music tells of love, loss, bittersweet and harsh realities. After a
lifetime of becoming well-known for his virtuoso guitar skills, Kev Minney
turned to singing and songwriting at the age of 30yrs. Paul Alexander
Low is a singer and songwriter who recently released his debut album
Sunshine after the Rain.
Dragonfly Sky + Union Blue + Grand Old Uke of Dork
Sun 3 April
Dragonfly Sky are an award-winning acoustic harmony duo from Surrey.
Union Blue are an acoustic duo playing a wide range of music from blues
through country to light rock. Grand Old Uke of Dork are on a journey
through musical madness – with a recipe of irreverent original songs,
a side of covers and just a dash of stupidity.
14 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123ASSOCIATE COMPANY PRODUCTIONS
Director Eliot Giuralarocca
Composer Ron McAllister
Dramaturg Nick Lane
Puppets and Puppetry Yvonne Stone
Set Designer Victoria Spearing
Costume Designer Anne Thomson
Lighting Designer Alan Valentine
Thu 27 – Sat 29 Jan BLACKEYED THEATRE
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOUTH HILL PARK
Thu 7.45pm
Fri 1.30 & 7.45pm Frankenstein
Sat 2 & 7.45pm
Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful
Wilde Theatre
Geneva. 1816. Victor Frankenstein obsesses in the pursuit of
nature’s secret, the elixir of life itself. But nothing can prepare
Recommended 11yrs+
him for what he creates. So begins a gripping life or death
Running time approx adventure taking him to the ends of the earth and beyond.
110 mins plus interval
Don’t miss this thrilling adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic
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horror masterpiece, fusing ensemble storytelling, live music,
£21 Y puppetry and stunning theatricality. A revival of Blackeyed
Members £18 Theatre’s ‘masterfully constructed’ (The Stage) 2016
Concessions £19 production, Frankenstein promises a fresh, exciting take on
what is widely considered to be a landmark work of romantic,
Schools £10.50, £9 mat
gothic and science fiction literature.
Schools offer Book 10 tickets and 1 teacher goes free,
Post-show Q&A book 25+ and have access to the Frankenstein online film.
Thu 27 One of the most innovative, audacious companies working
in contemporary English Theatre THE STAGE
By A masterful retelling of the classic Gothic novel…
Mary Shelley
unique and captivating ★★★★★ BROADSHEET BOUTIQUE
Adapted for the stage by
John Ginman
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The Studio Theatre Company
The Studio Theatre Company announces its return with two new productions
in the Studio Theatre this spring – and three more shows to come later in the year.
Auditions for all shows will be announced via the South Hill Park website and
on social media. If you would like to get involved in a backstage capacity, or as
a technical operator, please contact luke.burton@southhillpark.org.uk
Wed 9 – Sat 12 Feb 7.30pm Wed 27 – Sat 30 April 7.30pm
Studio Theatre Studio Theatre
£14.50, Members £12.50 C £14.50, Members £12.50 C
DRAMA DRAMA
STUDIO THEATRE COMPANY STUDIO THEATRE COMPANY
Road Salome
By Jim Cartwright By Oscar Wilde
Under the guidance of the rum-soaked wideboy, Set on the terrace of Herod’s palace in 30AD during
Scullery, we are taken on an evening’s tour of a one of the Tetrarchs illustrious banquets, Oscar
scruffy, depressed road in a small town. Moving from Wilde’s extraordinary early work, translated from
street corner to living room, from bedroom to kitchen, its original French, tells the story of Salome the
we meet the young, middle-aged and old inhabitants, beautiful and seductive stepdaughter of Herod.
glimpsing their socially and emotionally wretched Pursued by many in Herod’s court, she offers herself
lives – in this sharp, sad, funny and angry play. to the mysterious prophet Iokanaan. Rejected,
Ages 15yrs+ Contains adult content and swearing. she manipulates her stepfather to exact revenge.
Ages 14yrs+ Some adult content.
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Sat 22 Jan 7.30pm Wed 26 Jan 8pm
Cellar Bar Cellar Bar
£16, Under 18s £8 £14, Members £12
MUSIC MUSIC
Polcas e Boas: The R ’n’ Beatles
An Evening of Brazilian Music The R ’n’ Beatles play a blistering set of the terrific
Polcas e Boas performs lively Brazilian music tunes that made up The Beatles’ live set in their early,
on clarinet, cornet, ophicleide, tuba, cavaquinho pre-Fab Four days.
and percussion. They play both the rhythmic and Come along and jive your bobby socks off to belters
tuneful repertoire from the early twentieth century like Long Tall Sally, Twist and Shout, and Lucille.
of European dances – like polkas, waltzes and Plus, plenty that Lennon and McCartney penned
quadrilles – transformed by dynamic Afro-Brazilian themselves like Saw Her Standing There, This Boy,
syncopations, and a variety of more recent and I Wanna Be Your Man.
Brazilian music.
Thu 3 – Fri 4 Feb 7.30pm, Sat 5 Feb 2 & 6.30pm Thu 3 Feb 7.30pm
Wilde Theatre Recital Room
£20.50, Under 16s £18.50 C £10
MUSICAL MUSIC
RARE PRODUCTIONS SIXTH FORM COLLEGE FARNBOROUGH
Hairspray Farnborough College Scholars Concert
In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad An evening of live classical, jazz and rock music
auditions for a spot on The Corny Collins Show in both the beautiful Recital Room and bar of
and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, South Hill Park, performed by the music scholars
a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps of the Sixth Form College Farnborough. A diverse
her new status as a teen sensation is enough to range of talented and versatile musicians perform
topple Corny’s reigning dance queen and bring to the highest standards thanks to their dedication,
racial integration to the show. artistic curiosity and patience.
A great musical for all the family with some amazing This event is a celebration of musical talent and an
show tunes. opportunity to hear and support some extraordinarily
A community youth production featuring local performers. talented young musicians.
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Sun 6 Feb 4pm Tue 8 – Wed 9 Feb 7pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£16.50, Members £14.50, Under 18s £10 C Y £12, Groups £9 C
DRAMA DRAMA
NEXT DOOR DANCE AND HOUSE THEATRE CORAM SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
The Beautiful Game Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival
A laugh-out-loud look at our undying obsession with Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud
football, celebrating everything from weird match-day to present the world’s largest youth drama festival
rituals to ridiculous armchair punditry. The Beautiful at South Hill Park Arts Centre.
Game explores the highs and lows of football fandom Join us this February for an exhilarating evening of
– it may even attempt to explain the offside rule. live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged
Four women deliver a knockout performance in this Shakespeare productions by local schools.
ballsy, high-energy show which is brimming with See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life
nostalgia and set to a buzzing soundtrack. like never before, and support young people from your
community as they take to the Wilde Theatre stage.
Thu 10 Feb 8pm Sat 12 Feb 6pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£22 £17
COMEDY MUSIC
IMPATIENT PRODUCTIONS PHOENIX THEATRE GROUP
Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland Pop Divas Live!
Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best Pop Divas Live! is the UK’s number one pop concert
jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and experience featuring all your favourite female pop
sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back. One of the stars on the same stage for the first time ever.
most sought after joke writers in the country and The UK’s number one girl band, Little Mix, kick off
longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary the show, alongside Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Katy
has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready Perry, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, JoJo Siwa – and many
to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of more – for two hours of non-stop hits.
the kind of one-liners only a master could craft.
It doesn’t matter if you’re aged 4 or 64, don’t miss
A cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns Pop Divas Live! the UK’s number one pop tribute.
★★★★ THE GUARDIAN
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Sun 13 Feb 4.30pm Wed 16 – Fri 18 Feb 3 & 7pm · Sat 19 Feb 11am, 3 &7pm
Recital Room Wilde Theatre
£10.50 £18.50, Members £17.50, Under 18s £16
MUSIC MUSICAL
BARTA THEATRE ACADEMY
West Forest Sinfonia Matilda The Musical Jr.
A concert of chamber music performed by This story of Matilda – a girl with magical powers
members of West Forest Sinfonia. Previous who dreams of a better life – and the children she
concerts have featured string ensembles, inspires will have audiences cheering for the ‘revolting
wind groups and instrumental soloists. children’ who plan to teach the grown-ups a lesson.
West Forest Sinfonia has given concerts in Berkshire Featuring all your favourite Matilda songs including
and the surrounding area since 1987. Under the Miracle, Naughty, When I Grow Up, Quiet and more.
baton of Philip Ellis, they put on four orchestral Join the revolt in this Broadway Junior adaptation of
concerts each year and three concerts of chamber the Tony award-winning hit Matilda The Musical.
music in South Hill Park. The orchestra also regularly A community youth production featuring local performers.
accompanies local choral societies.
Wed 16 Feb 8pm Sun 20 Feb 3pm
Cellar Bar Wilde Theatre
£14, Members £12 £18.50, Members £16.50, Under 18s £12
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
APOLLO THEATRE COMPANY
Blues & Roots Double Bill – Round the Horne
Mark T & Ajay Srivastav From the producers of the UK tours of The Goon Show
Mark T has his own unique way of presenting original and Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy
music that spans English folk, American blues and classic live on stage.
Greek rembetika, performing on national steel guitar With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular
and bouzouki. characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles
Ajay Srivastav is a London-based singer-songwriter and Fiona, J Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and
who plays a genre-bending mix of Indian folk, blues Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and
and Americana with lyrics that explore issues of best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures
identity, loss and spirituality. today, 50 years on.
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January page
Fri 7 7.30pm Recital Room Bracknell Jazz: Jimmy Hastings 13
Fri 14 7.30pm Recital Room Conservatoire: Mikhail Shilyaev 12
Sun 16 2pm McAllister's Wilde Sundays: Anna Renae + 14
Rich Atkinson & the New Billionaires +
Vanessa Webb & Andy Mathewson
Sat 22 7.30pm Cellar Bar Polcas e Boas: An Evening of Brazilian Music 17
Wed 26 8pm Cellar Bar The R ’n’ Beatles 17
Thu 27 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Frankenstein 15
Fri 28 1.30 & 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Frankenstein 15
7.30pm Recital Room Conservatoire: Lotte Betts-Dean & Cristian Sandrin 12
Sat 29 2 & 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Frankenstein 15
February
Thu 3 7.30pm Wilde Theatre Hairspray 17
7.30pm Recital Room Farnborough College Scholars Concert 17
Fri 4 7.30pm Wilde Theatre Hairspray 17
Sat 5 2 & 6.30pm Wilde Theatre Hairspray 17
Sun 6 2pm McAllister's Wilde Sundays: Tu Kay & Ryan + 14
Downtown Roundabout + Alex Seel
4pm Wilde Theatre The Beautiful Game 18
Tue 8 7pm Wilde Theatre Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival 18
Wed 9 7pm Wilde Theatre Coram Shakespeare Schools Festival 18
7.30pm Studio Theatre Road 16
Thu 10 7.30pm Studio Theatre Road 16
8pm Wilde Theatre Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland 18
Fri 11 7.30pm Studio Theatre Road 16
7.30pm Recital Room Conservatoire: Florian Mitrea 12
Sat 12 6pm Wilde Theatre Pop Divas Live! 18
7.30pm Studio Theatre Road 16
Sun 13 4.30pm Recital Room West Forest Sinfonia 19
Wed 16 3 & 7pm Wilde Theatre Matilda The Musical Jr. 19
8pm Cellar Bar Blues & Roots Double Bill – Mark T & Ajay Srivastav 19
Thu 17 3 & 7pm Wilde Theatre Matilda The Musical Jr. 19
Fri 18 3 & 7pm Wilde Theatre Matilda The Musical Jr. 19
7.30pm Recital Room Bracknell Jazz: Tom Smith – Gecko 13
Sat 19 11am, 3 & 7pm Wilde Theatre Matilda The Musical Jr. 19
Sun 20 3pm Wilde Theatre Round the Horne 19
Thu 24 7.15pm Studio Theatre Corner Shop Sweets 22
Fri 25 7.15pm Studio Theatre Corner Shop Sweets 22
7.30pm Recital Room Conservatoire: Students from the Purcell School 12
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Same Time, Next Year 22
Sat 26 2.30 & 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Same Time, Next Year 22
7.15pm Studio Theatre Corner Shop Sweets 19
Sun 27 2 & 4.30pm Wilde Theatre Twirlywoos Live 22
March
Wed 2 8pm Wilde Theatre Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest… 22
Fri 4 7.30pm Studio Theatre Howerd’s End 23
7.30pm Recital Room Conservatoire: Anna Denisova 12
Sat 5 7.30pm Studio Theatre Howerd’s End 23
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Tina Live – A Tribute Show to Tina Turner 23
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Tue 8 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Four Seasons 8
Wed 9 8pm Wilde Theatre Kerry Godliman: BOSH 23
Thu 10 7.45pm Wilde Theatre I, Elizabeth 23
Fri 11 7.30pm Recital Room Bracknell Jazz: Mark Bassey 13
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Susie Dent Presents the Secret Lives of Words 24
Sat 12 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Purple Zeppelin 24
Sun 13 2pm McAllister's Wilde Sundays: The Gilles + 14
Paul Alexander Low + Kev Minney
Tue 15 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Christine Bovill’s PIAF 24
Fri 18 7.30pm Recital Room Conservatoire: Elisabeth Pion 12
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Curtain Up 24
Sat 19 2.30 & 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Curtain Up 24
Sun 20 3pm Wilde Theatre I Spy With My Little Eye 25
Mon 21 8pm Wilde Theatre Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg 25
Tue 22 7.45pm Wilde Theatre The Navy Lark 25
Wed 23 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Forbidden Nights 25
8pm Cellar Bar Keith James – Concert for a Changing World 26
Thu 24 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Buddy Holly & The Cricketers 26
Fri 25 7.30pm Recital Room Conservatoire: Antoine Preat 12
Sat 26 7pm Wilde Theatre Lift Off: Youth & Community Gala 8
Sun 27 7pm Wilde Theatre Lift Off: Youth & Community Gala 8
April
Fri 1 7.30pm Wilde Theatre An Evening with Pam Ayres 26
Sun 3 2pm McAllister's Wilde Sundays: Dragonfly Sky + Union Blue + 14
Grand Old Uke of Dork
Fri 8 7.30pm Recital Room Bracknell Jazz: Trish Clowes – My Iris 13
Mon 11 12noon & 4pm Wilde Theatre Shrek The Musical 6-7
Tue 12 12noon & 4pm Wilde Theatre Shrek The Musical 6-7
Wed 13 3 & 7pm Wilde Theatre Shrek The Musical 6-7
Fri 15 12noon & 4pm Wilde Theatre Shrek The Musical 6-7
Sat 16 12noon & 4pm Wilde Theatre Shrek The Musical 6-7
Sun 17 12noon & 4pm Wilde Theatre Shrek The Musical 6-7
Mon 18 12noon & 4pm Wilde Theatre Shrek The Musical 6-7
Wed 20 8pm Cellar Bar Folk Night with Antoine, Owena & Guests 26
Thu 21 7.45pm Wilde Theatre Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook 27
Sat 23 3pm Wilde Theatre Celebrating 15 Years 27
Sun 24 3pm Wilde Theatre Celebrating 15 Years 27
Wed 27 7.30pm Studio Theatre Salome 16
Thu 28 7.30pm Studio Theatre Salome 16
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Mary Rose 27
Fi 29 7.30pm Studio Theatre Salome 16
Sat 30 7.30pm Studio Theatre Salome 16
7.45pm Wilde Theatre Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse 27
Summer highlights 28 Courses and workshops highlights 30–33 Exhibitions 34–35
TO BOOK VISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK 21GUEST PRODUCTIONS
Thu 24 – Sat 26 Feb 7.15pm Fri 25 – Sat 26 Feb 7.45pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
Studio Theatre Wilde Theatre
£9, Members £7 £21, Members £18 C Y
DRAMA DRAMA
THREE DOT THEATRE LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE
Corner Shop Sweets Same Time, Next Year
An accidental meeting in the woods. A spark of By Bernard Slade
friendship, of connection – maybe even romance. Doris and George meet in 1951, a chance encounter
Corner Shop Sweets explores the relationships in a Californian hotel that leads to a passionate one-
that young carers share, and the struggles they night stand. Both are married to other people but,
face, when growing up. soon aware that this might be the start of something,
An emotional rollercoaster that will have you they promise to meet 12 months later. So begins a
laughing, crying and holding your friends closer. romantic love affair that lasts 25 years.
Three Dot Theatre is delighted to return with this A bittersweet, nostalgic and very funny portrait of
brand new show with a completely original score. two likeable protagonists who find themselves in
the most unusual of long-term relationships.
Sun 27 Feb 2 & 4.30pm Wed 2 March 8pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£15.50, Child £13.50, Family of four £54 £27
© Ragdoll/WildBrain
FAMILY COMEDY
MEI THEATRICAL LTD PHIL MCINTYRE LIVE
Twirlywoos Live Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest...
The Twirlywoos are back for a great big adventure. Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself
Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are
friends as they discover the wonderful world around worth passing on to his children.
us. Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass
as they set sail in their big red boat. in observational comedy, hot on the heels of his
The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on 2017/18 touring hit, Spoiler Alert.
stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an A one-hour tour de force performance from
hour of colourful fun and laughter. Twirlywoos Live is the master comedian ★★★★★ BROADWAYBABY
an enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages.
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Fri 4 – Sat 5 March 7.30pm Sat 5 March 7.45pm
Studio Theatre Wilde Theatre
£16 £24, Members £22, Under 16s £20 C
DRAMA MUSIC
PITBULL PRODUCTIONS LTD
Howerd’s End Tina Live – A Tribute Show to Tina Turner
Frankie Howerd was one of Britain’s most loved This live, energetic show charts the life and career
comedians for half a century. But he had a secret. of one of the world’s most iconic performers, Tina
And the secret’s name was Dennis. Turner, the queen of rock.
This new play by Mark Farrelly takes you to the heart Full of hits including Private Dancer, Nutbush City
of Frankie and Dennis’ clandestine relationship, which Limits, Proud Mary and River Deep Mountain High –
lasted from the 1950s until Frankie’s death in 1992. this show is the ultimate night out.
Packed with laughter, but unafraid of truth, Howerd’s Powerful vocals, live band, backing singers and
End portrays two humans’ journey through closeness, fabulous professional dancers – with electrifying
love, grief, and all the other things that make life dance routines – make Tina Live ‘simply the best’
worth living. night out of the year.
Wed 9 March 8pm Thu 10 March 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£18 £18.50, Members £16.50, Schools £9 C
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OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS DYAD PRODUCTIONS
Kerry Godliman: BOSH I, Elizabeth
The charmingly straight-talking, quick-witted and 1568. A young Queen attemts to unburden herself of
acclaimed stand-up and actor, Kerry Godliman, is her many troubles and reveal her innermost thoughts.
back on tour after a ‘break’ (otherwise known as Queen at 25, political phoenix and famously
lockdown). But her bosh-like nature will never let her unmarried, Elizabeth was the most educated
rest. Between a needy cat, a constantly disappointing woman of her Age – but who was the woman
campervan, ever-raging feelings of mum guilt and beneath the crown?
bewilderment at the phasing-out of thimbles and
Using Elizabeth’s own letters, speeches and writings,
doilies, Kerry needs to offload. Join her for this
the play explores the Queen’s struggle to reconcile the
thinly disguised therapy session.
desires of womanhood with the duties of sovereignty.
Post-show discussion.
C CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE 23GUEST PRODUCTIONS
Fri 11 March 7.45pm Sat 12 March 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£22 £20 C
ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Susie Dent Presents the Purple Zeppelin
Secret Lives of Words A tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in a
Take a journey into the curious, unexpected mesmerising show, performing more than 30 classic
and downright surreal origins of the words we songs – basically, the best bits, all of the time.
use every day. The emphasis is firmly on entertainment, with
Susie will retell the adventures that lie hidden within audience interaction, Ritchie Blackmore’s on-stage
such words as lasagne (involving a chamber pot) and antics, Jimmy Page’s twin-neck guitar and theremin,
bugbear (a terrorising monster), and explain such and a very special violin bow solo.
oddities as the silent h in ghost and the mysterious This highly entertaining and authentic tribute band
disappearance of kempt, gormful, and ruly (and yes, dared to match the brilliance of the originators
you really can be gruntled). CHRIS WELCH (EX-EDITOR OF MELODY MAKER)
Tue 15 March 7.45pm Fri 18 – Sat 19 March 7.45pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£17.50, Members £14.50, Under 18s £10 £21, Under 16s £15, Family of four £62 C
MUSIC MUSIC
CROWTHORNE MUSICAL PLAYERS
Christine Bovill’s PIAF Curtain Up
Christine weaves her remarkable journey in the world Curtain Up is a gala concert extravaganza featuring
of French song with the life and works of Édith Piaf. all the best bits from the West End and Broadway,
No glamour. No gimmicks. No pretence. Nothing but including favourites from Phantom of the Opera, Les
a voice, singing of life’s triumphs and tragedies. Miserables and Wicked, as well as Hamilton, Six,
PIAF is both a personal narrative and a powerful Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Finding Neverland,
musical homage to one of France’s most endearing Beetlejuice and Book of Mormon – to name just a few.
icons. An evening of unforgettable stories and some
of the finest songs of twentieth-century France.
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Sun 20 March 3pm Mon 21 March 8pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£11 £22
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THE PEOPLE’S THEATRE COMPANY BOUND AND GAGGED COMEDY
I Spy With My Little Eye Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg
Based on the picture book by Steven Lee They say all political careers end in tears. In
Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday Brandreth’s case it’s tears of laughter as the actor,
party and, best of all, you’re invited. author, ex-MP, One Show reporter – and QI, Have I Got
News For You and Countdown star – is back on tour
There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, sensational
with his new show celebrating all things theatrical.
sing-along songs and lots of games to play, including
Molly’s favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye. Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch
of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers
So put on your party clothes and come join us for what
a dazzling evening of wit, wisdom, high drama, low
promises to be a magical day of fun and laughter.
comedy, and hilarious name-dropping.
It’s going to be the best party ever.
Tue 22 March 7.45pm Wed 23 March 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£22, Members £20 C £25.50
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT
PRIMROSE PRODUCTIONS FORBIDDEN EVENTS LTD
The Navy Lark Forbidden Nights
Coming live to the theatre for the first time in over Immerse yourself in this sexy and innovative show –
60 years is The Navy Lark, with a cast of three bringing you world-class circus acts with the signature
bringing to life three classic episodes from the Forbidden tease. Get ready for your ultimate
much-loved radio comedy series. ‘forbidden’ night out with breath-taking action,
Presented in the style of a radio performance in seductive choreography and a comedian compère.
front of a live audience. Abandon your inhibitions as the talented cast of
When HMS Troutbridge docks at South Hill Park, acrobats, live male vocalists, fire acts, aerial artists
it’s going to be Ev’rybody Down! for an evening of and circus performers flip and spin across the stage
nostalgic belly laughs. So Bung Ho! and secure your in this high-octane show. Guaranteed to be a night
tickets now. to remember. Ages 18yrs+
TO BOOK VISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK 25GUEST PRODUCTIONS
Wed 23 March 8pm Thu 24 March 7.45pm
Cellar Bar Wilde Theatre
£14, Members £12 £21, Members £19 C
MUSIC MUSIC
SIMON FIELDER PRODUCTIONS
Keith James – Concert for a Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Changing World This breath-taking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences
Words that reverberate with the tenacity of human from Cardiff to California – and is guaranteed to have
spirit in these current times of brooding disquiet, you singing and dancing in the aisles.
fractured societies and civil unrest. Songs that have Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the
changed history and moved millions of people to do UK, this compelling concert rarely pauses for breath.
things they never thought possible. Including hits: That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy!
Included in this concert are songs written by and many more.
Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Make your heartbeat a little faster with the show
Cat Stevens, Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen and that has thousands of fans saying ‘I can’t believe
Keith himself. it’s not Buddy’.
Fri 1 April 7.30pm Wed 20 April 8pm
Wilde Theatre Cellar Bar
£28.50 £14, Members £12
ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
ACORN ENTERTAINMENTS LTD
An Evening with Pam Ayres Folk Night with Antoine,
Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for Owena & Guests
almost five decades. She will be performing a Inspired by traditional and contemporary folk music,
selection of poems and stories, both old and new, Antoine and Owena create their own original blend of
from her many books, including her latest, Pam Ayres folk that provides a feast for the ears, the heart and
on Animals. Recent TV appearances include her the feet.
own series for Channel 5, The Cotswolds, as well
Combining original material with their own take on
as Countdown and Would I Lie To You.
some traditional songs, this Wiltshire-based duo
Pam’s radio career includes Ayres on the Air, of multi-instrumentalists delivers an eclectic mix
Just a Minute and Desert Island Discs. of songs and tunes which are sure to enthuse
and entertain.
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Thu 21 April 7.45pm Sat 23 – Sun 24 April 3pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£22.50, Members £21.50 C £18, Members £16 C
MUSIC DANCE
CHAMELEON MUSIC MARKETING LTD 1, 2 STEP DANCE ACADEMY
Someone Like You – Celebrating 15 Years
The Adele Songbook 1, 2 Step Dance Academy presents its biennial
Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s showcase of dance with an entertaining show
BBC Special, the outstanding Katie Markham leads suitable for all ages.
a talented six-piece band through all your favourite As part of this year’s 15th anniversary show,
Adele hits. dancers will explore a variety of dance styles –
The world-class show faithfully recreates the magic of with fabulous costumes and creative choreography –
Adele including favourites Chasing Pavements, Make and revisit past shows through the years.
You Feel My Love, Set Fire To The Rain, Someone Like
You, Hello, Rolling In The Deep and Skyfall.
A stunning live concert performance.
Thu 28 April 7.45pm Sat 30 April 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£19.50, Members £16.50, Schools £9.50 C Y £17.50, Members £15.50 C
DRAMA MUSIC
CONN ARTISTS THEATRE COMPANY IN ASSOCIATION WITH WTM NIGHT OWL SHOWS
Mary Rose by JM Barrie Back to Black: The Music of
An old Sussex manor house for sale is haunted by Amy Winehouse
the ghost of a young woman who once lived there. Back to Black takes you on a moving and energizing
37 years earlier a young girl, Mary Rose, went missing journey through the career of a modern legend. This
in the Outer Hebrides. After a month, she mysteriously captivating show is delivered in a ‘show-umentary’
returned unaware that she had been away. format, giving a fascinating insight into Amy’s sharp
As a young married woman she revisits the island rise to fame and stardom. Includes: Back to Black,
and disappears for a second time, only reappearing Valerie, Rehab, Me & Mr Jones and more.
23 years later without having aged a day. A heartfelt, gutsy and justifiably
A spellbindingly beautiful ghost story about time, packed performance … Simply superb
love and hope. Post-show discussion. ★★★★★ EDINBURGH REVIEW
C CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE 27SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS AT SOUTH HILL PARK ON SALE NOW
Tue 3 – Sat 7 May 7.45pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Wed 25 – Sat 28 May 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£21 C £18–£24 C
MUSICAL OPERA
EBOS MUSICAL THEATRE PARK OPERA
The Boy Friend The Bartered Bride
Fri 10 June 7.45pm Sat 11 June 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£22 £27
MUSIC MUSIC
A WAY WITH MEDIA PAVILION EVENTS LTD
California Dreamers Supreme Queen
Sun 26 June 8pm Tue 28 June 7.45pm
Wilde Theatre Wilde Theatre
£22 £24.50, Members £22.50
COMEDY MUSIC
IMPATIENT PRODUCTIONS LIMITED MAPLE TREE ENTERTAINMENT LTD
Mark Watson: This can’t be it The Simon & Garfunkel Story –
50th Anniversary Tour
Wed 13 July 1 & 4.30pm, Thu 14 July 10.30am
Wilde Theatre
£15.50, U16s £13.50, Family of four £54, Schools £9.50
FAMILY
TALL STORIES
The Gruffalo
28 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123CINEMA AT SOUTH HILL PARK
Founded in December 1973, our beautifully ornate, 60-seat digital cinema specialises in
acclaimed independent film, the latest Hollywood blockbusters and live-streamed theatre.
With an added selection of foreign language films, family-friendly favourites and timeless
classics, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the very best in film.
Special screenings Live screenings
Families F Hard of hearing HoH Experience all the excitement
and atmosphere of an evening
Discounted screenings Occasional screenings out at some of the world’s
for families. with English subtitles for greatest theatres, including
the hard of hearing. the National Theatre and the
Bringing in baby BiB
Occasional Friday morning Dementia friendly DFS Royal Opera House.
screenings for parents and carers Specially selected screenings Filmed in high definition and
with babies under 12 months. for people living with dementia, broadcast live, via satellite,
their carers and anyone preferring for one night only, these
Silver screen Si screenings put you in the
to experience cinema in calm
Weekly screenings dedicated surroundings – with low-level best seats in the house.
to our retired customers. lighting and reduced sound levels.
For more information visit southhillpark.org.uk/visit/cinema-information
For a full list of films currently showing visit southhillpark.org.uk/whats-on/cinema
TO BOOK VISIT SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK 29COURSES HIGHLIGHTS · ADULTS
South Hill Park offers over 60 courses and workshops, in both visual and performing
arts, in each of our three terms throughout the year. Each one is run by an expert tutor
and held in some of the most professionally-equipped specialist studios in the country.
Our courses have up to ten weekly sessions, whereas workshops usually take place
over a single day. There are classes to suit all abilities and some offer a free try-before-
you-buy first session, including: Martial arts, Health and wellbeing, Drama, and Dance.
Here’s a taster of what’s available. To view all courses and workshops,
please visit southhillpark.org.uk/create
VISUAL ARTS
JEWELLERY AND PRINTMAKING ZOOM COURSES
SILVERSMITHING
Printmaking ••• We are continuing to run some
Jewellery and courses over Zoom for students
Artist in Residence Basia Gorska in isolation.
silversmithing ••• Mon 10 Jan – Mon 21 March
Loucinda Nims 10am–2.30pm Oils for improvers via Zoom •
Mon 10 Jan – Mon 21 March Wed 12 Jan – Wed 23 March
Melanie Paice
10.30am–1pm, 2–4.30pm or 6.30–9pm 10am–2.30pm
Mon 10 Jan – Mon 21 March 7–8.30pm
Tue 11 Jan – Tue 22 March £255, M £250
£96, Members £94
10am–12.30pm or 6.45–9.15pm Tue 11 Jan – Tue 22 March
Wed 12 Jan – Wed 23 March 6–9.30pm
£198, Members £195 Drawing and painting via Zoom
10am–12.30pm or 6.30–9pm
Caroline Crawford
Grant Forsyth Develop your artistic printmaking
Thu 13 Jan – Thu 24 March 6.30–9pm ideas under Basia’s expert Beginners •
guidance, covering a range of Tue 11 Jan – Tue 22 March 4.45–6.45pm
£151, Members £142
printmaking techniques including Intermediate •
Students will learn a variety of monotype, collograph and etching. Tue 11 Jan – Tue 22 March
metalworking skills and processes Returning students are able to 10.30am–12.30pm
– such as soldering, filing, piercing pursue personal projects. £125, Members £118
and polishing – enabling them
to design and make their own
jewellery and silverware.
All tools provided.
• Suitable for beginners
• Suitable for intermediates
• Suitable for advanced
••• Suitable for all
30 BOX OFFICE 01344 484123WORKSHOPS HIGHLIGHTS · ADULTS
WORKSHOPS
Cottage and fields in Masterclass on tonalism: Earthed •••
brusho, oil and wax • the fundamentals of Lisa-Marie Gibbs
Caroline Crawford
landscape painting in oils •• Sat 19 March 11am–1pm
Sat 22 Jan 10am–4pm Jan Gaska £25
£50.50, Members £48.50 Sat 12 Feb 10.30am–3.30pm
An artist-led walk through the
£52, Members £50 beautiful South Hill Park Woods.
Students create a landscape
using multiple techniques with Students will concentrate on the A gentle space for you to create,
brusho crystals. Add highlights at tonal values of the underpainting, experiment, rekindle. A time to
the drawing stage, using resist work and the application of colour in tilt our thinking and search out
in layers, to complete the piece. creating a convincing atmosphere new ways of feeling how we create.
All materials provided. and sense of distance. We will connect, wander and
experiment through drawing,
Japanese crane study in Masterclass on printmaking and collage.
watercolour, gouache, colour in porcelain •• The workshop will go ahead
and gold poster paint • Karen Marks
whatever the weather, this
is an important part of the
Caroline Crawford Sat 12 Feb 1.30–4.30pm experience of creating.
Sat 5 Feb 10am–4pm £50, Members £48
£50.50, Members £48.50 Impressionist/
Artist in Residence, Karen Marks,
The crane is a symbol of good will explore the various oxides post-impressionist style:
fortune and longevity. Create a and stains she uses to create Provence lavender fields
study of these elegant birds using the coloured clay in her work. in acrylics •
drawings, and laying down areas Students should have some Caroline Crawford
of paint, to build artwork with experience in working with clay – Sat 26 March 10am–4pm
flat areas of colour and texture. this course is not suitable for
£50.50, Members £48.50
The focus is on proportion, beginners. All materials and
composition and textures. tools provided. Create a vibrant painting,
All materials provided. working with a variety of brushes
Glazing •• and palette knives. Focus is on
Throwing •• Karen Marks mark making, colour blending
Karen Marks and application, with a choice
Sat 5 March 1.30–3.30pm
of impressionist or post-
Sun 6 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm or £30, Members £28
Sun 13 Feb 10.30am–4.30pm impressionist style. Build up
Follow-on workshop for those layers of colour, drying each
£78, Members £73 per session
who attended a throwing layer in between, creating a
Expertly tutored and ideal for workshop. All basic tools, well-textured back, mid and
beginners or those wanting to clay and glazes provided. foreground. All materials provided.
improve their throwing techniques.
Price includes materials and Make a stained Moroccan town: oil pastel
biscuit firing for up to four items. glass suncatcher ••• image transfer and
Opportunity to return for an Caroline Loveys
texture pastel resist •
afternoon to glaze work, for Caroline Crawford
an additional charge. All basic Sat 5 March 10.30am–4.30pm
Sat 2 April 10am – 4pm
tools, clay and glazes provided. £52, Members £50
£50.50, Members £48.50
Spend a day learning to make
your own stained glass suncatcher Work from observation, creating
to hang in your home or garden. tonal washes in watercolour, over
All materials and tools supplied, areas of image transfer and texture
no experience necessary. work. Finish with gouache and
pencil work. All materials provided.
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