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SUMMER 2019 - May - August - The Witham
May - August
www.thewitham.org.uk
Box Office: 01833 631107

    SUMMER 2019                             PROGRAMME
                           Barnard Castle’s Community Arts Centre
SUMMER 2019 - May - August - The Witham
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BUILDING THE
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25 May – 13 October                                                                                                             of The Witham
Come and recreate items from                                                                                            The support of Friends like you is going
our collection in a trail around                                                                                         to be fundamental to The Witham's
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the Museum before letting
                                                                                                                          The rewards of being a Friend include:
your imagination run wild in                                                                                            • Advanced booking for selected events
a Creation Station where you                                                                                            • Access to at least one exclusive pre- or post-
can plan and build your own                                                                                               show gathering with the opportunity to
                                                                                                                          meet performers or see behind-the-scenes
Museum of treasures in LEGO®!                                                                                           • Seasonal updates on The Witham's
                                                                                                                          successes and challenges
                                                                                                                        • Automatic enrolment in The Witham Film Club
                                                                                                                        • Special exclusive Friends’ events

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April 2019
                                                                                                                                  Re-Fresh'
                                                                                                                                  Teesdale Art Net Spring 2019
                                                                                                                                  This diverse selling exhibition showcases the talent of
                                                                                                                                  artists living and working in Teesdale. Please come
                                                                                                                                  and see what they have for sale and the breadth
                                                                                                                                  of local talent.
                                                                                                                                  Thu 25 Apr - Sat 1 June I 10am I Exhibition
                                                                                                                                  FREE

    ThE WiThAM                                    To learn more, please join the club online at
                                                                                                                                  Jayde Adams & Rich Wilson:
                                                  www.thewitham.org.uk or pop in and complete a                                   Work in Progress Shows (16+ yrs)

Film Club                                         sign-up card, available at The Witham box office.

                                                  Entry to a film requires the purchase of a
                                                  Witham Refreshment Voucher. This can be
                                                  redeemed for a cup of tea, coffee or squash.
                                                                                                                                  Preview shows from Jayde Adams, Best Newcomer at
                                                                                                                                  the 2016 Edinburgh Comedy Awards, and international
                                                                                                                                  performer Rich Wilson who is regarded one of the
                                                                                                                                  country’s finest MC's.
    Join The Witham Film Club and enjoy            The charge for the voucher is £4 for adults                                    Fri 26 Apr I 8pm I Comedy
    a range of films from contemporary            and £2 for those 16 years or under.
                                                                                                                                  £12
    Oscar winners to classics.
                                                  Join the Club.
    It is only open to members and                *The refreshment voucher can be presented in the
    membership is free.                           café/bar for a 10 pence discount on a purchase.                                 i weigh
                                                                                                                                  Presented by Mortal Fools & Tyne Valley Youth Theatre,
                                                                                                                                  this is a brand new theatre show created by young
                                                                                                                                  people in response to the online ‘@i_weigh’ movement.
    WEEKLY CLASSES
                                                                                                                                  Sat 27 Apr I 7.30pm I Theatre
SILVER SWANS                 Tuesday       9.00 - 10.00am             10.00 - 11.00
                                                                                                                                  £5 adult I £3 for 16 yrs & under
MANHEALTH                    Wednesdays    6.00 - 8.00pm

TURRETS YOUTH THEATRE        Wednesday     4.00 - 5.30pm (Junior)     5.30pm - 7pm (Senior)

WIGGLES & WOBBLES            Thursday      10.00 - 11.00am            11.00 - 12.00pm                                             Royal Opera house:
                                                                                                                                  Faust
IRISH DANCING                Thursday      4.30 - 5.30pm
                                                                                                                                  David McVicar’s spectacular production of Gounod’s
                                                                                                                                  best-loved opera in five acts – approx. 225 minutes
KADAMPA MEDITATION           Thursday      7.30 - 9.00pm
                                                                                                                                  (including one interval).
U3A                          Thursday      10.30 - 12.00pm            (4th Thursday of every month)
                                                                                                                                  Tue 30 Apr I 6.45pm I Screening
YOLO PILATES                 Friday         9.15 - 10.15am                                                                        £15 adult I £10 11 years and under

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                            Confessions of a Cockney
                            Temple Dancer
                            In this funny solo, Shane Shambhu combines amusing
                            storytelling with Indian dance to take audiences on
                            a revealing autobiographical journey – from Indian
                            dance student to ‘rude boy’ to international performer.
                            Fri 03 May I 7.30pm I Dance
                            £10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under                                                                                                        Sat 04 May
                                                                                                                                                             BALTIC CROSSING

                            Baltic Crossing                                                                       Andrew Maxwell: Showtime (14+ yrs)
                            With award-winning members hailing from the UK,                                       Andrew presents a memorable cocktail of personal
                            Finland and Denmark, Baltic Crossing bring you fiery                                  stories, astute political observations and the odd surprise
                            Scandinavian fiddles, bubbling Northumbrian pipes,                                    foray into character cameos. His eagle-eyed, passionate
                            a driving guitar and a double bass rhythm section.                                    current-affairs comedy has been showcased
                                                                                                                  in many TV and radio appearances.
                            Sat 04 May I 8pm I Music
                            £10 in advance I £12 on the door I £5 for 16 yrs & under                              Thu 09 May I 7.30pm I Comedy
                                                                                                                  £14

                            Ms Chamberlain presents                                                               Barnard Castle School
                            Eglantyne                                                                             Big Band/Musicians Unlimited                       W
                            A vibrant, inspiring play about Eglantyne Jebb, the                                   Directed by Mr Mick Donnelly with twenty regular
                            visionary, courageous, passionate, human rights                                       members, Music Limited play music spanning from Duke
                            pioneer and founder of Save the Children.                                             Ellington to Glen Miller and Frank Sinatra to Michael
                            Supported by Highlights Rural Touring Scheme                                          Bublé. Fundraising for The Witham and Centrepoint

                            Sun 05 May I 7.30pm I Theatre                                                         Fri 10 May I 7.30pm I Witham Fundraiser
                            £10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under                                                     £10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under

                            An Evening with Julian Norton                                                         The Drystones
                            Star of the popular Channel 5 TV series The Yorkshire                                 The Somerset Duo With An Unaccountably Big Sound ...
                            Vet, and popular author, Julian Norton shares his                                     Combining traditional music’s instrumental union of
                            true stories bringing to life the drama and humour                                    fiddle and guitar with technical mastery, The Drystones
                            in the daily routine of a rural vet. Compered by                                      are ‘indecently talented’ (Mike Harding) and earned a
                            the Yorkshire Poet & Performer Kate Fox.                                              nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.
                            Wed 08 May I 7.30pm I Spoken Word                                                     Sat 11 May I 7.30pm I Music
            SOLD OUT        £15                                                                                   £12 in advance I £14 on the door

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                            Sophie Willan and Jonny Pelham:                                                          RANT Fiddles
                            Work in Progress (14+ yrs)                                                               Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Lauren MacColl and Anna
                            Sophie Willan's Guide to Normality returns to BBC Radio 4                                Massie use their fiddles to blend a beautiful tapestry of
                            this July. She will be road-testing the content right here                               melodies. Four of Scotland's finest fiddle players celebrate
                            in Barnard Castle. Jonny Pelham’s TV includes Russell                                    the beautiful sound of the violin with ‘chamber-folk’
                            Howard’s Stand Up Central and Live At The BBC.                                           “This is dignified, deep and profound music.” Roots.

                            Mon 13 May I 7.30pm I Comedy                                                             Sat 18 May I 8pm I Music
                            £12                                                                                      £16 in advance I £18 on the door

                            King henry the Ninth:                                                                    Northern Crafts
                            The Donald of Darlo                                                                      Northern Crafts incudes a wide variety of artists and
                            Henry King Spark was a megalomaniac maverick                                             craftspeople, along with a selection of purveyors of
                            businessman who tried to break the control of the ruling                                 quality gifts and foods.
                            Quaker elite in Darlington 150 years ago. He had many                                    Sat 18 May I Sat 01 Jun I Sat 06 Jul I Sat 03 Aug
                            successes, boosting the town and his own ego, but he
                            ended up beaten and bankrupt in Barnard Castle.                                          10am - 3.30pm I Market
                                                                                                                     Free admission
                            Wed 15 May I 7.30pm I Spoken Word I £6

                            Royal Opera house:                                                                       National Theatre Live: All About Eve
                            Three works: Within The Golden hour,                                                     Adapted and directed for the stage by Ivo van Hove
                            Cherkaoui Premiere & Light Pattern                                                       and starring Gillian Anderson (X-Files) and Lily James
                            Two recent works and one world premiere showcase                                         (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again). All About Eve tells
                            the contemporary face of The Royal Ballet.                                               the story of Margo Channing, legend and star of
                                                                                                                     the theatre.
                            Thu 16 May I 7.15pm I Dance
                                                                                                                     Wed 22 May I 7pm I Screening
                            £15 adult I £13 for 16 yrs & under I £5 for 11 yrs & under
                                                                                                                     £12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under

                            Queen of Rock                                                                            Our Acoustic Café
                            After the recent box office smash Bohemian Rhapsody,                                     The Acoustic Café gives local musicians the
                            Queen of Rock is a theatrical production that takes you                                  chance to play on the balcony in the Café.
                            on a journey through the headline hits of Freddie                                        Come and enjoy some good food and drink
                            Mercury and Queen.                                                                       served by our friendly team while you soak up
                                                                                                                     the music and atmosphere.
                            Fri 17 May I 7.30pm I Musical Theatre
                            £19 adult I £10 for 11 yrs & under                                                       Sat 25 May I Sat 29 Jun I Sat 27 Jul I 2pm I Music
                                                                                                                     For donations

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                               Jan Ravens: Work in Progress (14+ yrs)                                                Paul Mayhew-Archer:
                               with support from Stephen Buchanan                                                    incurable Optimist (10+ yrs)
                               Jan Ravens, star of the award-winning BBC comedy series                               The debut stand-up show from the multi award-winning
                               Dead Ringers, presents a unique view of the world of                                  co-writer of The Vicar of Dibley. Now Paul has Parkinson's,
                               politics and culture. Stephen Buchanan is the current                                 but he's still laughing. He’s not contagious,
                               holder of the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award.                                       but he is worth catching.
                               Tue 28 May I 7.30pm I Comedy                                                          Sat 01 Jun I 7.30pm I Comedy
                               £14                                                                                   £14 adult I £13 for 16 yrs & under

                               Bird's Nest Billy                                                                     Playing with Light
                               Presented by Fidget Theatre in association with                                       Artists Brian Lavery, David Foster and Michael Horner
                               LittleMighty, Bird’s Nest Billy is an adventurous,                                    invite you to enjoy their interpretations using a variety
                               playful show for 3-7 year olds and their grown-ups.                                   of media depicting doors, wildlife, international
                               Fri 31 May I 1.30pm I Theatre                                                         scenery, people and storytelling.
                               £8 adult I £6 child I £22 family (admits 4)                                           04 Jun - Sat 29 Jun I 10am - 4pm I Exhibition
                                                                                                                     Free admission

                                                                                                                     Exhibition on Screen:
                                   The Witham Café Bar and                                                           Van Gogh & Japan
                                                                                                                     Explore how Japan had the most profound influence
                                   meadow is a pleasant place                                                        on Vincent Van Gogh and his art.

                                   to socialise with good food                                                       Tue 04 Jun I 7pm I Screening
                                                                                                                     £12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
                                   and friendly service. Come
                                   and browse our shop for
                                   cards and gifts. if you’re
                                   seeking a venue an event,                                                         RSC: The Taming Of The Shrew
                                                                                                                     Enjoy an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically
                                   from celebrations to meetings,                                                    charged love story. Justin Audibert (Snow in Midsummer,
                                                                                                                     The Jew of Malta) turns Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic
                                   The Witham has lots of great                                                      comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a
                                                                                                                     fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power.
                                   spaces to offer you.
                                                                                                                     Wed 05 Jun I 7pm I Screening
                                                                                                                     £12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under

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June 2019
                             Rowan Rheingans:                                                                          Reg Vardy Brass Band
                             Dispatches on the Red Dress                                                               The Reg Vardy Band is renowned for high quality
                             Dispatches on the Red Dress' is a deeply connecting                                       concerts of new music mixed with the more
                             musical essay, uniquely presented in song, poetry,                                        traditional brass band repertoire.
                             fiddle music and storytelling by twice-BBC Radio 2                                        Sat 15 Jun I 7.30pm I Music
                             Folk Award winner, Rowan Rheingans.                                                       £10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under
                             Fri 07 Jun I 7pm I Music
                             £10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under

                             Cara Dillon                                                                               1940s Weekend Dance
                             This extraordinary Irish singer has been captivating                                      Dance the night away in 40s style - bring your friends
                             audiences and achieving exceptional acclaim for                                           to enjoy swinging music from Damaris Jean and
                             over 20 years.                                                                            Ragtime Rewind Vintage Swing Band.
                             Sat 08 Jun I 8pm I Music                                                                  Check out the Lindy Hop lessons at
                             £21 in advance I £23 on the door                                                          The TCR Hub.
                                                                                                                       Sat 22 Jun I 7pm I Dance
                                                                                                                       £15 includes a ration style lunchbox

                             Royal Opera house:                                                                        Opera North: Mad hatter's Party
                             Romeo & Juliet                                                                            Presented by Opera North. Get ready for an exciting
                             Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers encounter passion                                       musical adventure based on Lewis Carroll’s much-loved
                             and tragedy in Kenneth MacMillan’s 20th-century                                           classic, Alice in Wonderland. Join us on a multi-sensory
                             ballet masterpiece.                                                                       journey, packed full of live instrumental music, lights,
                                                                                                                       projections and a whole heap of fun!
                             Tue 11 Jun I 7.15pm I Screening
                             £15 adult I £13 for 16 yrs & under I £10 for 11 yrs & under                               Mon 24 Jun I 9.15am & 10.30am I Music
                                                                                                                       £6 general admission I £3 per extra sibling. Babes-in-arms free

                             Philippa Dearsley's Vocal                                                                 Opera North’s Big Sing:
                             Studio Concert                                                                            Wonderland Restored
                             Philippa teaches singing at Barnard Castle School,                                        Children from Barnard Castle & Bishop Auckland perform
                             helping students explore every type of genre, from                                        in Will Todd’s Wonderland Restored, based upon his opera
                             Classical to Music Theatre to Jazz and Pop. During this                                   Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Accompanied by Chorus
                             concert you will hear her students perform their                                          of Opera North and an Alice soloist/narrator.
                             favourite songs from a multitude of genres.                                               Mon 24 Jun I     Doors:   5.30pm I     Performance:   6pm
                             Fri 14 Jun I 6pm I Music I £5 pre-book your refreshments                                  Music I £3

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                                   Andy Yeadon's Rock & Pop                                                                   Barnard Castle School
                                   Music Studio Concert                                W                                      6th Form Art Exhibition
                                   Andy Yeadon teaches piano, drums and guitar at Barnard                                     Sixth formers from Barnard Castle School share their
                                   Castle School. This evening you will have the opportunity                                  A-level art in The Witham Gallery. Enjoy a variety of two
                                   to hear his talented students display their musical abili-                                 and three dimensional work produced by the Upper
                                   ties as singers, pianists, drummers and singer songwriters.                                Sixth students for their Pre-U Art & Design course.
                                   Tue 25 June I 6pm I Music                                                                  Wed 03 Jul I 10am - 4pm
                                   £5 with an option of pre-ordering refreshments                                             Free Admission

                                   NT Live: Small island                                                                      Arabian Nights
                                   Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island                                      Tales of magic, laughter and adventure are brought
                                   comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Small                                     to life by the Junior Turrets, as they journey through
                                   Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain,                                       a thousand and one nights to save Shahrazad's life.
                                   through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the                                        Thu 04 Jul I 7pm I Theatre
                                   HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury.
                                                                                                                              £7 adult I £4 for 16 yrs & under I £20 family (admits 4)
                                   Thu 27 Jun I 7pm I Screening
                                   £12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under

                                   An introduction to Acting for Radio                                                        Grace Notes
                                   Stefan Escreet (freelance radio producer and director who                                  A fundraiser for the Witham, Grace Notes musicians are
                                   was a BBC Radio Drama Producer working on programmes                                       delighted to present an afternoon of music. Made up of
                                   across the Radio 4 schedule) offers a practical introduction                               local musicians (old and young), Grace Notes and
                                   to how radio drama is made. For all fans of radio drama,                                   friends will perform a variety of styles and instruments,
                                   Archers Addicts and amateur performers or professional                                     ensuring an element of interest to all. This is an
                                   actors with little or no experience of radio drama.                                        acoustic event with the focus on music and
                                                                                                                              people, rather than electronics.
                                   Sat 29 Jun I 9.30am - 4.30pm I Workshop
                                   £65 per person includes edited copy of the play.                                           Sat 06 Jul I 2pm I Witham Fundraiser I £3

                                   The Big Band Theory                                                                        Spencer Jones & Sarah Keyworth:
                                   Big Band Theory: Pop Meets Swing                                                           Work in Progress (14+ yrs)
                                   This 15-strong line up of high-quality musicians                                           Spencer Jones is a comedian, actor, clown and writer who
                                   from across the North of England are united by their                                       has been nominated for both the Edinburgh Best Show
                                   enthusiasm for making music together. The band play                                        Comedy Award and a BAFTA. Sarah Keyworth was last
                                   hits by Arctic Monkeys, Fall Out Boy, Oasis and Calvin                                     year nominated for the Best Newcomer Award at
                                   Harris – as you’ve never heard them before! Dancing                                        the Edinburgh Festival.
                                   shoes optional.                                                                            Sat 06 Jul I 8pm I Comedy
                                   Sat 29 Jun I 8pm I Music I £5                                                              £12

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                             NT Live: All My Sons                                                                       Yorkshire Shepherdess: Amanda Owen
                             Written by Arthur Miller, directed by Jeremy Herrin and                                    Amanda Owen is a shepherdess, farmer’s wife, mother to
                             broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-                                  nine children, a passionate photographer and a Sunday
                             winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and                               Times bestselling author. This event is SOLD OUT –
                             Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) star in Arthur                                 Amanda revisits The Witham on Tuesday 26 November.
                             Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons.                                                     This event is supported by Northern Heartlands
                             Thu 11 Jul I 7pm I Screening                                                               Wed 24 Jul I 7.30pm I Spoken Word
                             £12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under                                        SOLD OUT         £8

                             Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake                                                                 Jack and the Beanstalk
                             Thrilling, audacious, witty and emotive, Matthew Bourne's                                  Lyngo Theatre presents Jack and the Beakstalk by
                             Swan Lake returns with a fresh look for the 21st century.                                  Marcello Chiarenza Adapted and performed by former
                             Retaining the iconic elements of the original production                                   Cbeebies presenter Patrick Lynch. Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a
                             Matthew Bourne and award-winning designers will create                                     giant of a show, we’d love you to come! Ages 3+
                             an exciting re-imagining of the classic production.
                                                                                                                        Sat 27 Jul I 1.30pm I Theatre
                             Wed 17 Jul I 7pm I Screening                                                               £8 adult I £6 for 16 yrs & under I £22 family (admits 4)
                             £12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under

                             Tom Rosenthal:                                                                             Lucy Beaumont & Steve Bugeja (14+ yrs)
                             Manhood & Lloyd Griffith: Live (16+ yrs)                                                   Edinburgh Previews
                             Tom Rosenthal (star of top sitcoms Friday Night Dinner and                                 Lucy Beaumont is a Sony Radio Award winner, winner of
                             Plebs) is discussing his manhood, or lack thereof. Lloyd                                   The BBC New Comedy Award, and was nominated for the
                             Griffith (host of Soccer AM on Sky) is trying out some                                     Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award. Steve Bugeja is also
                             jokes, and some singing probably, for a new tour.                                          a BBC New Comedy Award winner.
                             Thu 18 Jul I 7.30pm I Comedy                                                               Sat 27 Jul I 8pm I Comedy
                             £12                                                                                        £12

                             Samling Academy Summer Concert:                                                            André Rieu: 2019 Maastricht Concert:
                             Come into the Garden                                                                       Shall We Dance?
                             We are delighted to welcome back the Samling Academy.                                      King of Waltz, André Rieu presents his annual summer
                             Step into an enchanted world of flowers with the young                                     cinema event from his hometown of Maastricht. Performing
                             singers of Samling Academy in their summer concert of                                      live and accompanied by his 60-piece Johann Strauss
                             song and poetry inspired by gardens.                                                       Orchestra together with a cast of over 100 dancers.
                             Sat 20 Jul I 7.30pm I Music                                                                Sun 28 Jul I 3pm I Screening
                             £14 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under                                                         £14 adult I £12 for 16 yrs & under

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                             RSC: Measure For Measure                                                                           Summer School - Turrets Takeover
                             When a young nun is compromised by a corrupt official to                                           A fun packed day of drama games, singing, and movement.
                             save her brother from execution in return for sex, she has                                         Enjoy playing and creating theatre with a short sharing
                             no idea where to turn for help. Written by Shakespeare in                                          for parents at the end of each day. This is part of the
                             the early 1600s, yet the story is astonishingly resonant                                           Barnard Castle Holiday Club, an action-packed fortnight
                             today. Directored by Gregory Doran.                                                                of day workshops for 8 + years at The Witham, TCR Hub
                             Wed 31 Jul I 7pm I Screening                                                                       and The Bowes Museum.
                             £12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under                                                                 Mon 12 - 23rd August I 9:30 - 4:30pm
                                                                                                                                £25 per child I £20 when booking two or more

                                                                                                                                Grease: The Sing-Along (PG)
                                 ThE WiThAM                                                                                     Welcome to the singing and dancing world of "Grease,"
                                                                                                                                the most successful movie musical of all time.

                                Film Club                                                                                       Experience the friendships, romances and adventures
                                                                                                                                of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. Join
                                                                                                                                wholesome Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and a
                                 Join The Witham Film Club and                                                                  leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) singing hits such
                                 enjoy a range of films including                                                                as Grease Lightning and Look at me, I’m Sandra Dee.
                                                                                                                                With subtitles on screen, we invite you to dress up,
                                 family friendly screenings. it is
                                                                                                                                don 1950s hair-dos and join this fun-filled, sing-along
                                 only open to members and                                                                       version of Grease.
                                 membership is free.                                                                            Sat 24 Aug I 1.30pm I Musical
                                                                                                                                £5 adult I £4 for 16 yrs & under I £22 family (admits 4)
                                 To learn more, please join the
                                 club at www.thewitham.org.uk                                                                   Bringing Grease To Life!
                                 or complete a sign-up card                                                                     Visit www.thewitham.org.uk to discover the
                                 available at The Witham.                                                                       workshops and activities you can enjoy as
                                                                                                                                part of our Grease-themed week.
                                                                                                                   Sat 24 Aug
                                                                                          BOOK EARLY I Grease: The Sing-Along

                             Creative Workshops                                                                                 Mr Foxx's Fabulous Gin Fest
                             We are working with local artists to provide family                                                Mr. Foxx’s Gin Fest would like to invite you to a gin
                             friendly creative workshops – for details, please visit                                            experience first for Barnard Castle. With fantastic
                             www.thewitham.org.uk or find us at                                                                 live music and an awesome atmosphere in The Witham
                             @TheWitham on Facebook.                                                                            which is located in the centre of Barnard Castle. Their
                                                                                                                                debut event here will raise the bar for gin festivals.
                                                                                                                                Sat 31 Aug I 6pm I Tasting Event
                                                                                                                                From £13

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Coming Soon

Beatlemania                                        The hound of The Baskervilles
Fri 06 Sep                                         presented by Northern Stage Thu 10 Oct

Margaret Atwood:                                   Lost Voice Guy
Live in Cinemas Tue 10 Sep                         Funny Way To Be Comedy Tue 29 Oct

Katie Doherty &                                    Northern Ballet: Dracula
the Navigators Fri 13 Sep                          Thur 31 Oct

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