Guildhall Arts Centre Spring 2013 Brochure

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Guildhall Arts Centre is part of SKDC Cultural Services

St. Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6PZ

Live Events | Workshops | Room Hire | Films | Music | Weddings

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Weddings If you want to make an impression on your big day then

look no further than the Grand Victorian Ballroom and

Newton Room. With its impressive clock tower, sweeping

staircase, original features and courtyard garden, The

Guildhall is the perfect setting.

Seating up to 120 guests for

a ceremony and reception

dinner and up to 180 for a

party, the Ballroom has a

sprung dance fl oor, licensed

bar, professional kitchen,

sound and lighting equipment

and lift access. Alternatively

The Newton Room can seat

50 for a ceremony.

WeddingsIf you want to make an impression on your big day then

look no further than the Grand Victorian Ballroom and

Newton Room. With its impressive clock tower, sweeping

staircase, original features and courtyard garden, The

Guildhall is the perfect setting.

Seating up to 120 guests for

Great Rooms Great Rates!

FunctionsWith the above amenities,

the Ballroom is also a

great space for birthday

celebrations, charity

evenings, christening

parties, balls and more.

With friendly staff on hand

throughout, your event is

sure to go smoothly with as

little stress as possible.

Conferences and MeetingsNeed a venue to hold a

staff conference, AGM,

public enquiry, auction…?

Centrally located in the

East Midlands the Guildhall

is easy to get to and easy

to fi nd and the Ballroom,

Newton Room and Studio

4 are perfectly set up to

meet your needs with

wi-fi , technical support and

parking nearby.

Workshops and EventsAre you an Art tutor;

aerobics instructor; English

language teacher and need

a space for your classes?

As well as the Ballroom,

Newton Room and Studio

4, the Guildhall also has

Studio 1, an art workshop

space, and Studio 3, an

intimate and comfortable

room ideal for small classes

and meetings.

CateringWorried about catering for

your event? Reception

buffets are available from

the Guildhall Coffee Shop

or if you would prefer a

hot meal, the Ballroom’s

adjoining kitchen can be

hired for use by a certifi ed

caterer.

Whatever your needs, we can meet them!For more information, visit the Guildhall Box Offi ce for a leafl et or visit the website

www.guildhallartsscentre.com/receptions.

To arrange a viewing, check availability or make a booking, contact Tracy Purdy Tel: 01476 406159 or email [email protected].

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Meres LiveFabulous events at the Meres Leisure Centre this season feature big names and big shows offering great entertainment, right on your doorstep. There’s ‘The Drifters’ with their 60th Anniversary Diamond Dynasty Tour, the irrepressible Three Bs, back with the kind of quality sound only they can deliver and for those who like something a little more risqué, ‘An Evening of Burlesque’ straight from the West End is as classy, sassy and sexy as it comes!

First Time? If so, once you’ve joined our mailing list, we’ll send you a voucher for two free tickets to a Guildhall Promoted Show of your choice. We value your custom and like to say thank-you! Subject to availability.

Spring into Spring with a Sensational Season of Events!The quality and variety of events this season is phenomenal, whether you’re into music, drama or dance. Music gigs to look out for are highly acclaimed rhythm and blues legends ‘King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys’, alt-bluegrass band ‘The Coal Porters’ and back by popular demand, ‘The Barron Knights’. Drama lovers are spoilt for choice with classic and new work alike: Hull Truck Theatre present Charlotte Bronte’s timeless ‘Jane Eyre’, Sell A Door – a hit last season with ‘Lord of the Flies’ - present Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and Edinburgh festival favourites Masion Foo present a brand new production ‘Pendulum’s Bargain Emporium’.

Love dance? You’ll love this! Parlor Dance present the explosive, acrobatic ‘Close Distance’ and the exhilarating Tavaziva Dance present ‘Greed’ – a fast-paced production with an infectious soundtrack. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Dive in and take a look at what’s on offer, you won’t be disappointed.

Sponsorship Opportunities!Take advantage of the Guildhall’s positive profi le and its reach within the community by becoming a sponsor of the Live Season or the programme of events at The Meres. For a Guildhall and Meres Sponsorship Package, contact Claire Carrington Tel: 01476 406160 or email [email protected].

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Spring into Spring with a Sensational Season of Events!The quality and variety of events this season is phenomenal, whether you’re into music, drama or dance. Music gigs to look out for are highly acclaimed rhythm and blues legends ‘King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys’, alt-bluegrass band ‘The Coal Porters’ and back by popular demand, ‘The Barron Knights’. Drama lovers are spoilt for choice with classic and new work alike: Hull Truck Theatre present Charlotte Bronte’s timeless ‘Jane Eyre’, Sell A Door – a hit last season with ‘Lord of the Flies’ - present Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and Edinburgh festival favourites Masion Foo present a brand new production ‘Pendulum’s Bargain Emporium’.

Love dance? You’ll love this! Parlor Dance present the explosive, acrobatic ‘Close Distance’ and the exhilarating

Great Rooms Great Rates!

Select a SeatYou can now select your own seat online for all Guildhall Live Events in the theatre!

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updates, Offers and Competitions…join our Email List Today!Keep in touch and get the chance to win tickets every month by signing up to our email list. Visit our website and fi ll in the subscription form – it’s that easy!

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Lincolnshire One VenuesLincolnshire One venues is a network of ten arts venues working together to let people know just how much is going on in this vibrant county. We are embarking on groundbreaking projects that aim to make the arts in Lincolnshire more exciting, unique and accessible to everyone.

Discount Deals and Group SavingsBook more than 10 seats for any Guildhall promoted show and get the 11th ticket free! Also look out for our family group deals and student concessions on selected shows.

Subject to availability. Not all deals are available online.

artscene MembershipGet a discount off all Guildhall Arts Centre and Stamford Arts Centre promoted events. The more you see, the more you save!

Membership lasts for 12 months from the date of joining and the rates are:

Individual £18.50

Double £23.50

Come and join The Fun! new Members always Welcome…D2E Youth Theatre Spring TermFollowing their sell-out production of ‘West Side Story’ last year, this Spring D2E’s Intermediate and Senior groups will be gearing up for their production of Footloose in April where members can concentrate on developing skills in acting, singing and dancing as well as help out behind the scenes with set, costumes, marketing and more. The Junior group will be putting on a radio play and working towards a new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. If you’re thinking of a career in the theatre, then this is a great place to start!

For more information contact Anna Wilson Tel: 01476 406157 (Mon & Tue), Box Offi ce: 01476 406158 or email [email protected]

12 to 25 Programme 2013

Have your Say!Lincolnshire has a really active creative community and we’re making sure 12 to 25-year-olds feel part of it. As part of Lincolnshire One Venues (LOV), a network of ten arts venues, we are working with young people to create a range of exciting activities and events for, and by, young people across the county.

If you are aged between 12 and 25 and want to have your say - or want to take part in this ground-breaking project - look out for things happening at the Guildhall and other venues around Lincolnshire. For full details of what’s going on here, and how you can get involved this season, go to pg 15. To keep up-to-date with the latest exciting projects around the county, follow LOV project workers Chelsey and Ellie on Facebook www.facebook.com/LovProjectTeam.

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D2E Youth Drama with Fiona Kimberley-Pope

Junior £3.00 per session8 to 10 years Tuesdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Intermediate £3.50 per session11 to 13 yrs Fridays 5.00pm to 6.30pm

Senior £4.00 per session14 plus Thursdays 7.00pm to 9.00pm

For more details contact the Box Offi ce on Tel: 01476 406158.

Full details can also be found at guildhallartscentre.com/home/youth-theatre/d2e

Come and Learn to Dance…Ann Gibbons Dance – 01949 843950

Classes commence Monday 7 January

Mondays

Got the ‘strictly’ fever to learn to dance or try out more routines? Then we’ve a class for you. Learning to dance is a great way for all ages to have fun. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and you’ll have a great time learning new steps and the skills to take to the fl oor with confi dence. So come along and let’s get going! It’s Fun! It’s ‘Fab-u-lous’!

Ballroom & Latin AmericanJuniors 6+ years

6.00pm to 6.45pm £4.00 (or £24.50 for 7 weeks, payable in advance)

Adult ‘Dancing from Scratch’7.00pm to 7.45pm £20 per person for 4 week course

Course of 4 x 45 minutes lessons in ballroom and latin basics

Personal tuition - Limited numbers

Adult Intermediate 7.45pm to 8.45pm £6.00

Adult Advanced 8.30pm to 9.30pm £6.00

Our Intermediate and Advanced classes join together for 15 minutes to practise their dance steps and develop their social dancing skills on the dance fl oor.

For more information on Ann Gibbons dance visit www.anngibbonsdance.co.uk

May BallSaturday 18 May, 8.00pm to 11.30pm, £14.50 – details on pg 20.

First notes withSoundLINCSMondays in term time

10.30am – 11.30am 2 to 5 yrs £2.00

For children, parents and carers, the aim of this workshop is to build skills and confi dence in music making, give children the opportunity to explore different instruments and experience rhythm and dynamics.

Grantham Occasional Orchestra Saturdays: 5 January, 2 February, 2 March, 6 April

9.30am – 12.30pm £7.00

All you need is your instrument and a music stand to join this dedicated and friendly group of amateur musicians who meet and enjoy playing together.

Readers GroupMeets second Wednesday of the month

7.30pm £1.00

If you enjoy reading but feel frustrated because there is no one to discuss books with, join our Reader’s Group and you’ll get the chance to talk about a variety of texts with like-minded people.

Grantham WritersThird Monday of the Month

7.30pm to 9.30pm

This friendly group is open to adults who fi nd it helpful to discuss their manuscripts with other writers. Turn up on any third Monday of the month to meet the group and fi nd out more.

For more information on any workshops at the Guildhall, call the Box Offi ce: 01476 406158

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Ted Hughes and Sylvia PlathLiterature at Lunchtime with Dr jane MackayGuildhall Promoted / TalkThursday 10 January12 noon

This is a special lecture exploring the varying qualities of genius between two very famous people, both poets and married to each other – a turbulent union ending in tragic circumstances. Ted became the best Poet Laureate of the 20th Century and Sylvia was a talented American writer with something of a death wish from childhood. We will try assess the value of their poems.

£5.50 / £5.00 concessions

Sylvia (15) 2003Guildhall Promoted / FilmThursday 10 January

2.00pm

Director: Christine Jeffs

Cast: Daniel Craig, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Gambon, Blythe Danner

Run Time: 110 mins

In 1956, aspiring American poet Sylvia Plath meets fellow poet Edward Ted Hughes at Cambridge where they fall in love and marry. However, living in Ted’s professional shadow, Sylvia can all but eke out her own writing career. She also begins to suspect him of chronic infidelity. Through her pain and anger, Sylvia gains minor success as a writer but their destructive relationship begins take its toll on them both.

Book for the talk and the film and get the film ticket for just £2.00.


nicola Pulford, Richard jeffrey & David EatonGrantham Music ClubWednesday 16 January7.30pm

The career of locally born soprano Nicola Pulford has been followed with great interest by many Grantham music lovers. Nicola is currently studying for a Masters at the Wales International Academy of the Voice in Cardiff, working with world-renowned tenor Dennis O’Neill. Grantham Music Club gave her a donation towards this training and in return, Nicola will be performing with her friends Richard Jeffrey (tenor) and David Eaton (piano).

All Music Club concerts take place at the Priory Ruskin Academy, Rushcliffe Road, Grantham.

£12.00 / £10.00 concessions Students Free

So Comedy LiveGuildhall Promoted / Stand-up Friday 18 January7.30pm

Get ready for another fantastic comedy line-up, brought to you by Graham Norton’s production company.

Rob Deering

‘Bruisingly hilarious’ - Time Out

‘Truly wonderful stand-up’ - The Sunday Times

Matt Richardson

Winner - Best New Show - Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival

‘The next bright young sensation of comedy’ - The Guardian

Joe Bor

‘Hugely talented character comic, very funny and memorably charismatic’ - The Scotsman ‘Very Funny...excellent young comic actor’ - Three Weeks

Please note: So-Comedy reserve the right to change the line-up if necessary


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Rough, tough and always rocking, the legendary King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys’ zany stage show sometimes belies the fact that they are the finest rhythm & blues band to come from outside the USA. Reputed to be ‘The hardest act to follow since the parting of the Red Sea’ by Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2, The Manfreds & The Blues Band, those that say swing is a musical form best left to the Americans must prepare to be proven wrong!


jane EyreHull Truck Theatre CompanyGuildhall Promoted / Drama Saturday 26 January7.30pm

From a harsh childhood controlled by unfeeling adults, Jane Eyre comes to rely on her own courage and convictions. Employed as a governess at the mysterious Thornfield Hall – a house

of locked doors and dangerous secrets owned by the strange and intriguing Mr Rochester – Bronte questions whether the constraints of society can be overcome. Should Jane trust her head or follow her heart? Hull Truck Theatre brings to life this classic story in an intriguing new adaptation, directed by Nick Lane (Lady Chatterley’s Lover, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde).

£ 14.00 / £12.00 concessions £10.00 students

Classical Divasneil Sands ProductionsGuildhall Promoted / Music Saturday 2 February7.30pm

Come and enjoy a wonderful production starring four sopranos in an evening of classical arias and timeless pop classics. From ‘The Flower Duet’, ‘Nella Fantasia’, ‘Nessun Dorma’ and ‘O Mio Babbino

Caro’ to contemporary songs ‘My Heart Will Go On’ (Titanic) ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ (Les Miserables) and ‘Think if Me’ (Phantom of the Opera), ‘Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’, Maria Carey’s ‘Hero’ and much more. Featuring West End performers, heart-stopping arrangements and stunning costumes, don’t miss this evening of passion, emotion, style and grace.


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Meres Live Thursday 31 January7.30pm

2013 marks the 60th Anniversary of The Drifters and to celebrate this incredible achievement, PMG & Treadwells present their most spectacular show to date. Visiting theatres nationwide as well as embarking on a worldwide tour, the show features songs including ‘Under The Boardwalk’, ‘Saturday

Night At The Movies’, ‘Up On The Roof’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘Come On Over To My Place’, ‘More Than A Number In My Little Red Book’ and many more from The Drifters vast back catalogue. The Diamond Dynasty Tour promises to be the best show yet! www.theofficialdrifters.com

£25.00 / £24.00 concessions £1.00 booking fee

The Drifters in Concert - 60th anniversary Diamond Dynasty TourPresented by PMG & Treadwells

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Somerset Maugham’s ‘The Moon and Sixpence’ Literature at Lunchtime with Dr jane MackayGuildhall Promoted / Talk Thursday 7 February 12 noon

This is Maugham’s harsh but credible study of the mentality of genius. Based, very loosely (and inaccurately!) on the life of the painter Paul Gauguin, Maugham explores the concept of possession, a compulsive sense of inspiration and the impact that has on those caught in its aura.


Mayor’s Charity Variety Show Hire Friday 8 February7.30pm

It’s that time of year again – the Mayor’s show where the fi nest acts and local talent take to the stage in an evening of entertainment in aid of the Mayor’s chosen charities. Expect plenty of singing, dancing and comedy featuring solo performers and groups including Terry Carey, Vince Eager, Trevor Leeson, Imogen Gray and Grantham School of Dance. It’s a non-stop evening of entertainment!

£10.00

Stained Glass Workshop with Cathi PrinceGuildhall Promoted / WorkshopSaturday 9 February10.00 am to 4.00pm16yrs +

Make a fabulous Easter gift for someone you love or something beautiful for your home in this leaded stained glass workshop, learning the basic traditional skills to produce a small glass panel. Equipment and materials provided.

£40.00

Close Distancea Show about next DoorParlor DanceGuildhall Promoted / Dance Wednesday 6 February7.30pm

Close Distance is an engaging, acrobatic and thought-provoking show which explores our relationships with our neighbours and revolves around the lives of four people, brought together by where they live. This is an explosive, helter-skelter ride of dance and impressive contact work, speech, animation and visual projections that will grip you, tickle you, pull on your heartstrings and make you ponder your own life. Suitable for all ages.

£11.00 / £10 concessions£7.00 students

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a Midsummer night’s Dream Guildhall Promoted / DramaSell A Door Theatre Company Wednesday 13 February7.30pm

Following their exceptional 2012 production of Lord of the Flies, Sell A Door returns to the Guildhall with a mesmerising interpretation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Featuring fairies, hapless actors, star-crossed lovers and plenty of mischievous magic, through this enchanting production Sell A Door truly bring to life Shakespeare’s most famous and beloved comedy.

£11.00 / £10.00 concessions £7.00 students

The Chairman’s Charity GalaGuildhall PromotedFriday 15 February7.30pm

Get ready for a fabulous evening of entertainment starring local talent both professional and amateur. The line-up for this evening’s event will be confirmed closer to the time. Check

our website and Face Book page for details. Proceeds will go toward the Chairman’s chosen charities.

£10.00

aladdinIndigo MoonGuildhall Promoted / Family Saturday 16 February2.00pm4yrs +

This colourful tale from the Arabian Nights is set in the Middle East: a place of mystery, enchantment and strange mythical creatures where a poor street boy falls hopelessly in love with a royal princess. What magic would he need just to see her again? Follow Aladdin’s wild and dangerous adventures as he gets caught up in

excitement way beyond his control. Told through shadow puppetry, you can also find out more about this inspirational and accessible art form after the show! Duration: 50 minutes.

£7.50 / £6.50 concessions £26.00 family of four

nITS Go On a World CruiseHire Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 February10.00am to 3.30pm6 to 16yrs

Just imagine sailing round the world in a luxurious ship. You might get to sit at the Captain’s Table. Perhaps you’ll get boarded by pirates… Or even shipwrecked! NITS (Nearly Instant Theatre Sessions) are partly pre-structured, partly improvised drama, dance and singing workshops which lead to a performance. Suitable for beginners and for experienced performers the play is partly pre-structured and partly improvised with the emphasis on fun. Participants should bring a packed lunch. Snacks are available from the Guildhall Coffee Shop.

£25.00 for two days Performance: Thursday at 3.00 pm

A Midummer Night’s Dream, Wed 13, 7.30pm

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Grantham Gang ShowAmateur / Hire Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 FebruaryThu to Fri - 7.30pmSat – 2.30pm & 7.30pm

The Scouts and Guides of the Grantham Gang return to the stage in this year’s Gang Show! From curtain up to the grand fi nale, the eighty strong cast will have you laughing and singing in the aisles with an exciting mix of songs and sketches. So come along and join us as we ride on the crest of a wave!

Thu & Fri - £8.00 / £6.00 concessions Sat - £6.00 matinee / £8.00 eveningSpecial Offer - £1 off each ticket for groups of more than 10

Laurel & Hardy in Granthamaj MarriotGuildhall Promoted / Talk Tuesday 26 February7.00pm

Laurel and Hardy are one of the greatest comedy double-acts the silver screen has ever witnessed, so it may come as a surprise that Stan and Ollie were regular visitors to Grantham. They also visited Barkston and Bottesford, spending time with relatives and bemusing locals with their presence. Just how these two major Hollywood stars came to be in Grantham is told in detail by AJ Marriot – author of ‘Laurel & Hardy – The British Tours,’ the defi nite book on Laurel & Hardy’s variety tours. Illustrated with scores of rare photos and news footage of Laurel and Hardy in Britain.

£8.00 / £7.00 concessions£5.00 children

Diamond jubilee Gala ConcertGrantham SingersAmateur / HireFriday 1 & Saturday 2 March7.30pm

Come and join The Grantham Singers as they celebrate their Diamond Jubilee with a grand gala concert! A celebration of all things Gilbert and Sullivan, the concert will feature a full-length, semi-staged ‘Trial by Jury’ in the fi rst half followed by a wide selection of Gilbert and Sullivan favourites after the interval including the popular ‘HMS Pinafore’, ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ and ‘The Mikado’. This promises to be an evening not to be missed!


Life Drawing With Sarah Watson Hire Tuesday 5 March to Tuesday 7 May Tuesdays10.00am to 12.00pm

Develop your own style through professional and friendly group tutorials in pastels, charcoal, pen and ink. Classes will involve a variety of poses, held from one minute to half an hour, with male and female life models. Artists of all levels of experience are welcome.www.sarahwatsonarts.com

£150 eight-week coursePlease note: There will be no classes on 2 and 9 April.

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Pendulums’ Bargain EmporiumMaison Foo – Preview TourGuildhall Promoted / Drama Tuesday 5 March7.30pm14yrs +

Welcome to Pendulums - purveyors of everything you’ve ever wanted and more. But everything has a price...what are you willing to pay? Inspired by ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’ Maison Foo entice audiences on a dark and shameless journey that treads the line between greed and necessity, raising the question ‘what lengths do we go to, to make ourselves happy?’ Includes a post-show Q and A.

Commissioned by Derby Theatre, LOV and Déda, supported by Hatch

and The Castle Wellingborough. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Produced by Claire Summerfi eld. www.maisonfoo.co.uk

£11.00 / £10.00 concessions£7.00 students

H.G. Wells ‘ ‘Tono Bungay’Literature at Lunchtime with Dr jane Mackay Guildhall Promoted / Talk Thursday 7 March12 noon

‘Tono Bungay’ is a satire is the name of a miraculous cure-all that is, in fact, a complete scam. It is Wells’ account of human greed and gullibility and a send-up of the power of advertising which is even more topical now that when it came out in 1909. It is also so funny - it hurts!

£5.50 / 5.00 concessions

So ComedyGuildhall Promoted / Stand-up

Friday 8 March

7.30pm

Here’s your second helping of stand-up this season from Graham Norton’s production company.

Daniel Simonsen

Winner - Edinburgh Comedy Award 2012As seen on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3)

Tiernan Douieb

‘Genuine comedy gold’ - Metro ‘Genuinely funny’ - Three WeeksPlease note: So-Comedy reserve the right to change the line-up if necessary

Full line-up to be confi rmed soon


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The Three BsMeres Live Friday 8 March 7.30pm

The ‘Dream Team’ of Traditional Jazz are back for another fabulous live concert. The fantasy front-line during the original trad jazz boom would have been Kenny Ball on trumpet, Chris Barber on trombone and Acker Bilk on clarinet. They never played together then, though their three bands dominated the scene for years, but now you can see Kenny, Chris and Acker and their their bands performing together in this very special concert presentation. This new Three Bs show follows on from the recent album release by DECCA and a hugely successful show at 02 Arena in London July 2009.

£25.00 / £23.00 / £1 booking fee

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The amazing ThingGuildhall Promoted / Family Lempen PuppetsSaturday 9 March2.00pm

Storyteller, Peter Grimm opens the box to find a ‘Thing’ that takes him on an unusual journey, weaving its way through a medley of well known Brothers’ Grimm tales, to finally unlock his imagination and free his stories. With puppets, acting and live music this show is a fun, inspirational delight for all the family.


Mediumship & Clairvoyance with Samantha Hamilton Hire Saturday 9 March7.30pmBallroom

Samantha Hamilton – Sunday Express psychic medium and agony aunt for Radio Herts FM - presents a powerful, uplifting evening full of laughter and joy. Samantha, who has also appeared on Sky and ITV with Philip Schofield, at Harrods and

the Urban Retreat, tackles questions such as ‘does the afterlife exist?’ and seeks to prove that it does. The show promises to be truthful, funny and welcoming and aims to bring hope and healing.


The Wizard of OzHarrowby SingersAmateur / Hire Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 MarchEve 7.30pmSat Mat 2.30pm

‘We’re off to see the Wizard…’ Follow Harrowby Singers as they journey along the yellow brick road

with Dorothy on their way to the Emerald City. This classic tale of good overcoming evil is a real family favourite, including the iconic song ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’. With fun and frolics from the Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow and plenty of evil from the Wicked Witch, this is bound to be a Wizard of a show!

£10.00 Eve / £9.00 Sat Mat

The Thing about PsychopathsRed LadderGuildhall Promoted / Drama Monday 18 March7.30pm

Britain 2013. Times are hard but the money’s still out there if you know where to look and are prepared to gamble... Whether it’s prison or the corporate world, there are rules to be followed. Only the fittest survive - it’s every man for himself. This is a searing, funny and thought-provoking new play from Ben Tagoe which asks important questions about power and empathy in modern Britain. Written by Ben Tagoe. Directed by Rod Dixon


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The Coal PortersadastraGuildhall Promoted / Music Tuesday 19 March7.30pm

Ladies and gentlemen, meet The Coal Porters, the world’s fi rst alt-bluegrass act! Produced by the legendary John Wood (Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, John Cale, Squeeze, Beth Orton) their new album ‘Find The One’ is an impressive package demonstrating

the intense power of fi ddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass, matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies. The band features virtuosos in fi ddler Carly Frey & banjo man John Breese, a former stand-up comedian in guitarist Neil Herd plus author/Americana guiding-light Sid Griffi n (ex-Long Ryder and former NME cover boy) who formed the band ten years ago.

£14.00 / £12.00

Guildhall Promoted / Music Wednesday 20 March7.30pm

They’re back by popular demand! One of the most entertaining groups to come out of the 60s and 70s; their musicianship, harmonies and of course, their humour, makes them what their peers like to call ‘The Guvnors’. With over 300 shows at the London Palladium under their belt and a performance at Buckingham Palace, this was the band that inspired Bill Wyman to buy a Guitar back in 1961. Including old favourites such as ‘Call Up The Groups’ they’ll also play their inimitable version of the ‘William tell Overture’ and Flamenco party piece ‘Malaguana’. We guarantee you’ll walk out the theatre with happy memories.!

£16.00 / 15.00 concessions

The Hough Ensemble – Piano QuartetGrantham Music ClubWednesday 20 March7.30pm

The Music Club is pleased to welcome the Nottingham-based Hough Ensemble, two of whose members live close to Grantham and one of whom, Antonia Nicholson, is an ex-KGGS student. The quintet was formed in 2011 to perform the many beautiful chamber works written for wind and piano, both classical and contemporary. They were recommended to the Music Club by members who had heard them playing at local concerts.

All Music Club concerts take place at the Priory Ruskin Academy, Rushcliffe Road, Grantham.

£12.00 / £10.00 concessionsStudents Free

Guildhall Promoted / Music Wednesday 20 March7.30pm

The Barron Knights

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CatsStar academyAmateur / HireFriday 22 & Saturday 23 MarchEve 7.30pmSat Mat 2.00pm

Don’t miss CATS, Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s extraordinary record-breaking, smash-hit musical at the Guildhall Arts Centre. Adapted from TS Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, this magnificent blend of fantasy, drama and romance is set on the night that the Jellicle Cats meet for the Jellicle Ball in a sparkling arrangement of music,

dance and verse.

One of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS has charmed audiences in over 300 cities around the world- now you too have the chance to experience this legendary musical performed by Star Academy. Star Academy is an Amateur Youth Group


Copper Foil Workshop with Cathi PrinceGuildhall Promoted / WorkshopSaturday 23 March10.00am to 4.00pm16 yrs +

During this stained glass copper foil workshop you will be discovering the techniques to produce colourful sun

catchers. With a selection of designs and a large choice of coloured and textured glass, you’ll learn to cut and shape the glass, apply the copper foil and solder your pieces together. Two or three sun catchers are usually completed in a day, giving you something colourful and unique to hang in your window. Equipment and materials provided.

£40.00

GreedTavaziva DanceGuildhall Promoted / DanceWednesday 27 March12yrs +7.30

With his cast of exhilarating dancers and his unmatched ability to craft work that speaks and resonates with his Zimbabwean upbringing and his life in the UK, Bawren Tavaziva faces up to the allure of the seven deadly sins. Greed deals with the complexities of money, power and religion and the subtle and not so subtle differences between African and Western cultures. Accompanied by a stimulating and infectious soundtrack this challenging, fast-paced production hits you in the gut and fills you right up.

£11.00 / £10 concessions £7 students

Greed - Tavasiva Dance, Wednesday 27, 7.30pm (photo by Irven Lewis)

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Thursday 4 and Friday 5 April

Get Involved: Festival MakersWe want young people to have their say, use their creative ideas and make them happen

Our programmers are handing over the reins and giving young people the opportunity to take part in events that they have chosen. If you’re aged between 12 and 25, you can become part of our Festival Makers group and help decide what happens. If this sounds like it’s right up your street, check-out the Festival Makers Brainstorming Sessions below and make a date to have your say…

Festival Makers: Meet Up SessionsMonday 14 January 4.00pm to 6:30pm

Monday 28th January 4.00pm to 6:30pm

Monday 18th February 10.00am to 4.00pm

For more information check out www.facebook.com/LOVFestival or contact Chelsey Barnes via email: [email protected]

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Grantham Operatic Society presents Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’. We follow Sweeney Todd’s return to Victorian London to discover what became of his wife and daughter at the hands of the evil Judge Turpin. Todd teams up with the diabolical yet humorously delightful Mrs Lovett in this tale of love, loss, betrayal and revenge.

Wed £9.00 Thu to Sat £11.00

E.M. Forster’s ‘ a Room with a View’Literature at Lunchtime with Dr jane MackayGuildhall Promoted / Talk Thursday 4 April12 noon

This is a wonderful social satire of the English in Italy and at home. Come and meet young Lucy Honeychurch as she develops her heart and learns to move from being trapped in the sexual proprieties of Victorian society to being able to spontaneously respond.


Wind in the WillowsImage Musical TheatreGuildhall Promoted / Family Monday 8 April2.00pm

This vibrant musical production has all of Kenneth Grahame’s Tales of the River Bank, the Open Road, the Wild Wood, the exuberant Mr Toad and Mole, Ratty and Badger. Beautifully written, played and produced in Image Musical Theatre’s immensely popular format, it gives the opportunity for everyone to take part. Some children play the rabbits, the ducks and the thieving weasels while the whole audience learns the chorus’ of four songs. This is family theatre at its very best. Rehearsal/Workshop 30 mins.

Interval. Performance 1 hour.


nITS Play DetectiveHire Tuesday 9 & Wednesday 10 April10.00am to 3.30pm6 to 16yrs

Has there been a burglary? Or maybe a kidnapping? What crime will you be called in to investigate? Where the story goes, is up to you! NITS (Nearly Instant Theatre Sessions) are drama, dance and singing workshops which lead to a performance. Suitable for beginners and for experienced performers the play is partly pre-structured and partly improvised with the emphasis on fun. Participants should bring a packed lunch. Snacks are available from the Guildhall Coffee Shop.

£25.00 for two days Performance: Wednesday at 3.00pm

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aly Bain & Phil CunninghamGuildhall Promoted / Music Thursday 11 April7.30pm

Aly Bain is the best known and most significant fiddle player in the Celtic tradition and is rightly regarded as Scotland’s supreme fiddler. As a founder member of Boys of the Lough, he toured extensively in America, Europe and the UK and in 1994, was awarded an M.B.E. for services to music. Phil Cunningham is a world famous accordion player and composer. At sixteen he joined his brother John in the highly acclaimed band Silly Wizard and in June 1996, was named one of Scotland’s most influential people. Together, they’ve won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Best Duo Award’ and been nominated for the ‘Scottish Trad Award’. If you enjoy great music, put this date in your diary. You won’t be disappointed!


How to Catch a StarBlunderbus Theatre CompanyGuildhall Promoted / Family Saturday 13 April2.00pm3 to 7yrs

Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much. Every night he watched stars from his bedroom

window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star...but first he had to think of a plan. Blunderbus is proud to present this funny, gentle retelling of Oliver Jeffers’ bewitching story. This beautiful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling - a must-see for small people aged 3-7, and grown-up stargazers!


FootlooseD2E Down to Earth youth DramaGuildhall Promoted & Produced / Musical Thursday 18 to Saturday 20 April7.30pm

Following their sell-out 2012 production of West Side Story, the Guildhall’s own youth drama group Down 2 Earth return with the hit musical Footloose. This toe-tapping tale is set in the sleepy town of Bomont, where life is peaceful and extremely dull until city boy Ren arrives. Ren must stand up for his beliefs and fight against Bomont’s strict rules to restore the sense of fun in a town held back by a tragic past. Featuring classic 80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and the title track Footloose, D2E’s major production is not to be missed.


Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Thur 11, 7.30pm

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an Evening of BurlesqueMeres Live Saturday 20 April

Britain’s biggest burlesque spectacular. . . direct from the West End! It’s all tease and no sleaze as corsets, killer heels, stockings aplenty, sultry vocals, breathtaking choreography, mischief, magic, frivolity and fun collide. The true spirit of the time-honoured art form is revived. . . and given a playful, modern-day tweak for good measure! Wickedly witty, stunningly sensuous – experience a colourful kaleidoscope of the best of burlesque and the bizarre world of variety. Dress to impress - over 18s only. www.easytheatres.com


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ann Breen Hire / Music Tuesday 23 April7.30pm

Irish songstress Ann Breen returns to the Guildhall to perform in aid of charity. Ann’s blend of Irish country and gospel songs are as popular as ever including her hit song ‘Pal of My Cradle Days’ which made it into the Guinness Book of Records for remaining in the charts for over two years! Although on a shorter tour than previously, Ann particularly wanted to perform at The Guildhall as it is one of her favourite venues.


Call Mr. Robeson a Life, With SongsWritten and Performed by Tayo aluko, With Michael Conliffe, PianoGuildhall Promoted / Musical Theatre Wednesday 24 April7.30pm

A world famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner, over the years Paul Robeson became progressively too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking and was branded a traitor to his country. This show highlights how his radical activism caused him to be disowned and disremembered, even by the leaders and descendants of the civil rights movement. It also features Robeson’s fiery oratory and some of his famous songs including a dramatic rendition of ‘Ol’ Man River’.


anna Karenina (2012)Guildhall Promoted / Film Wednesday 1 May2.00pm & 7.30pm

Director: Joe Wright

Cast: Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Run Time: 130mins

Certificate: 12A

Set in late-19th-century Russia high-society, the aristocrat Anna

Karenina enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. The story unfolds in tsarist Russia’s high-society setting and powerfully explores the capacity for love that surges through the human heart, from the passion between adulterers to the bond between a mother and her children. As Anna Karenina questions her happiness, change comes to her family, friends, and community.

Mat: £3.50 / £2.50 concessions Eve: £4.50 / £3.50 concessions

Call Mr. Robeson - A Life, by Tayo Aluko, With Michael Conliffe, Piano, Thur 11, 7.30pm

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The The The Swing Swing Swing

Legends Show Legends Show Legends Show

with Mathew Ford with Mathew Ford with Mathew Ford

Guildhall Promoted / Music • Friday 3



May • 7.30pm • May • 7.30pm • May • 7.30pm • £14.00 /£12.00

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Widely regarded as the fi nest Big Band singer



in the UK, Matthew Ford’s ‘Swing Legends Show’



includes songs such as ‘Mack the Knife’, ‘Portrait of



My Love’, ‘Birth of the Blues’ and ‘For Once in My



Life’. A great band singer needs a great band and



Matthew has just that - a terrifi c four piece



carefully put together to enhance the



singer and the much loved songs.singer and the much loved songs.singer and the much loved songs.

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Saturday 18 May • 7.30pm for



8.00pm to 11.30pm • £14.508.00pm to 11.30pm • £14.508.00pm to 11.30pm • £14.50

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and Sequence come to the May Ball with Ann



Gibbons in the Guildhall’s impressive Victorian



ballroom. Treat yourself to an evening of



fun and laughter, dance your way through



the night, enjoy drinks (bar open until



11pm) and a fi rst class buffet!



The The The Backyard Backyard Backyard

Songs TourSongs TourSongs TourSpiers & Boden • Guildhall Promoted / Spiers & Boden • Guildhall Promoted / Spiers & Boden • Guildhall Promoted /

Music • Wednesday 15 May • 7.30pm • £15.00 Music • Wednesday 15 May • 7.30pm • £15.00 Music • Wednesday 15 May • 7.30pm • £15.00 / £14.00/ £14.00/ £14.00

This top traditional music duo (founders of Bellowhead This top traditional music duo (founders of Bellowhead This top traditional music duo (founders of Bellowhead and twice winners of the BBC Folk Award for Best Duo) and twice winners of the BBC Folk Award for Best Duo) and twice winners of the BBC Folk Award for Best Duo) continue their journey into the exciting nether-regions of continue their journey into the exciting nether-regions of continue their journey into the exciting nether-regions of traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few

acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures upon which they present traditional upon which they present traditional upon which they present traditional upon which they present traditional upon which they present traditional upon which they present traditional

stories and dance music stories and dance music stories and dance music which have taken them which have taken them which have taken them

on to the main on to the main on to the main stages of major stages of major stages of major

festivals.festivals.festivals.

The The The Importance of Importance of Importance of Being EarnestBeing EarnestBeing EarnestLondon Classic Theatre Guildhall Promoted /

London Classic Theatre Guildhall Promoted /

London Classic Theatre Guildhall Promoted / Drama • Wednesday 8 May • 7.30pm • £12.00 /

Drama • Wednesday 8 May • 7.30pm • £12.00 /

Drama • Wednesday 8 May • 7.30pm • £12.00 / £10.00 concessions - £8.50 students£10.00 concessions - £8.50 students£10.00 concessions - £8.50 students‘To lose one parent, Mr Worthing, may be regarded

‘To lose one parent, Mr Worthing, may be regarded




‘To lose one parent, Mr Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like

as a misfortune; to lose both looks like




as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness.’carelessness.’carelessness.’carelessness.’carelessness.’carelessness.’ Wonderful characters, Wonderful characters, Wonderful characters, sparkling dialogue, gloriously improbable

sparkling dialogue, gloriously improbable sparkling dialogue, gloriously improbable sparkling dialogue, gloriously improbable sparkling dialogue, gloriously improbable sparkling dialogue, gloriously improbable plot twists and a sprinkling of

plot twists and a sprinkling of plot twists and a sprinkling of plot twists and a sprinkling of plot twists and a sprinkling of plot twists and a sprinkling of romance - London Classic brings

romance - London Classic brings romance - London Classic brings romance - London Classic brings romance - London Classic brings romance - London Classic brings this 19th Century classic to vivid, this 19th Century classic to vivid, this 19th Century classic to vivid, this 19th Century classic to vivid, this 19th Century classic to vivid, this 19th Century classic to vivid, extravagant life with customary

extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary fl air, attention to detail,

fl air, attention to detail, fl air, attention to detail, high-quality casting and high-quality casting and high-quality casting and impeccable production

impeccable production impeccable production

values.values.values.

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Spiers & Boden • Guildhall Promoted / Spiers & Boden • Guildhall Promoted / Spiers & Boden • Guildhall Promoted / Music • Wednesday 15 May • 7.30pm • £15.00 Music • Wednesday 15 May • 7.30pm • £15.00 Music • Wednesday 15 May • 7.30pm • £15.00

This top traditional music duo (founders of Bellowhead This top traditional music duo (founders of Bellowhead This top traditional music duo (founders of Bellowhead and twice winners of the BBC Folk Award for Best Duo) and twice winners of the BBC Folk Award for Best Duo) and twice winners of the BBC Folk Award for Best Duo) continue their journey into the exciting nether-regions of continue their journey into the exciting nether-regions of continue their journey into the exciting nether-regions of traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few traditional folk music. Loud, proud, and with just a few

acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures

extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary extravagant life with customary fl air, attention to detail,

fl air, attention to detail, fl air, attention to detail, Happy Happy Happy

DaysDaysDaysDaysDaysDaysNeil Sands • Guildhall Promoted / Neil Sands • Guildhall Promoted / Neil Sands • Guildhall Promoted /

Musical • Tuesday 14 May • 2.00pm • £ Musical • Tuesday 14 May • 2.00pm • £ Musical • Tuesday 14 May • 2.00pm • £

11.00 / £10.0011.00 / £10.0011.00 / £10.00

From the producers of ‘Remember When’ and From the producers of ‘Remember When’ and From the producers of ‘Remember When’ and

‘There’ll Always Be An England’ comes another ‘There’ll Always Be An England’ comes another ‘There’ll Always Be An England’ comes another

wonderful trip down memory lane. Sing along to wonderful trip down memory lane. Sing along to wonderful trip down memory lane. Sing along to

hits including ‘Don’t Sit Under The Apple hits including ‘Don’t Sit Under The Apple hits including ‘Don’t Sit Under The Apple

Tree’ ‘Secret Love’, ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘A Tree’ ‘Secret Love’, ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘A Tree’ ‘Secret Love’, ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘A

Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square’ Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square’ Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square’

the very best from Elvis, Buddy the very best from Elvis, Buddy the very best from Elvis, Buddy

Holly, Bill Haley and Brenda Lee Holly, Bill Haley and Brenda Lee Holly, Bill Haley and Brenda Lee

and on to iconic songs by The and on to iconic songs by The and on to iconic songs by The

Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, Beatles, Herman’s Hermits,

Roy Orbison, Gerry & The Roy Orbison, Gerry & The Roy Orbison, Gerry & The

Pacemakers and more. Pacemakers and more. Pacemakers and more.


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In PersonOpening Times:

9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

9.30am to 2.00pm, Saturdays

45 minutes prior to events

On the PhoneTel: 01476 406158. Outside opening hours, please leave a message and one of our box office staff will get back to you as soon as possible.

Credit CardsPayment can be made by Credit / Debit Card in person or by phone.

ChequesCheques should be made payable to South Kesteven District Council and posted to Guildhall Arts Centre Box Office, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PZ.

Reservations and CollectionsReserved tickets must be paid for within five working days or they will be released. Paid-for tickets should be collected at least 15mins before the start of a show.

Prices and ConcessionsDiscounts are available to:

Artscene Members

Unemployed People

Senior Citizens

Students

Children Under 16

People Receiving Income Support

People Receiving Invalidity, Benefit or Disability allowance

Carers Accompanying a Disabled Person

Please bring proof of status when making a booking

RefundsRegretfully we are unable to refund money or exchange tickets. If an event is sold out, we will try to sell unwanted tickets.

Children in the TheatreChildren of all ages are permitted into the theatre with a ticket.

Children under 12 yearsChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and will only be admitted unaccompanied to events that are deemed age appropriate.

Coffee Shop and Bar Welcome to the Guildhall Coffee Shop and Bar. We offer a range of locally sourced sandwiches and meals prepared to order, along with a selection of homemade cakes, teas and Rainforest Alliance Coffees.

Whether you are visiting the Guildhall for a performance, attending a meeting or simply shopping in Grantham, call in and sample our menu.

Opening Times:Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm Saturdays 9.30am – 2.00pm

The bar is open before all shows and during intervals and ice creams are available. There is also a pre-order service for interval drinks.

If you are holding a meeting, wedding or function at the Guildhall, we can provide a range of refreshments or buffets to meet your requirements.

The Guildhall is now licensed for civil ceremonies and we have extended our range of services to include sparkling wine and canapés and buffet menus to suit most tastes.

To find out more:

Tel: 01476 575757

Email: [email protected]

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From weddings to conferences…The former town hall’s imposing Victorian clock tower dominates St Peter’s Hill in the town centre making it well situated and easy to find. Behind the grand façade are a range of rooms and support facilities to accommodate a variety of occasions. Spaces for hire include the Grand Victorian Ballroom, the 210-seat auditorium and a selection of meeting and training rooms. The Ballroom and the Newton Room are licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships and a popular choice for receptions and parties.

Catering for every occasion…A variety of buffet lunches, including sparkling wine and canapés for weddings, are available from the Guildhall’s in-house coffee shop and bar from just £3.00 a head, made on site from locally sourced produce including home-made cakes and Rainforest Alliance coffees. If you’d like to bring in certified cater for your event, we also have a function kitchen and a range of support equipment for hire.

Friendly, helpful service…At the Guildhall we understand that organising events can be stressful which is why our front of house team make every effort to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible from arranging your room to supplying technical support.

access all areas…All public areas inside The Guildhall are accessible to wheelchair users with a lift to the first and second floors. There are disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor and an induction loop in the auditorium. Anyone requiring assistance should inform the venue prior to visiting and we will be more than happy to help.

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The Venue The Guildhall is a unique Victorian Grade II listed building with a variety of spaces available for every occasion including performances, conferences, meetings, workshops, weddings and parties.

With its town centre location, friendly staff, excellent transport links and parking close-by: make The Guildhall your first choice for venue hire in Grantham, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands.

To make a booking, arrange a viewing or check availability:Tel: 01476 406159 Email: [email protected]

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If you want an impressive setting for your event with great service at the right price, look no further than the Ballroom. Accessed through the grand front entrance and up the sweeping staircase, or via the lift, this versatile space can be set up to suit your individual needs. The Ballroom can hold up to 200 people for a party and 120 seated at tables and has a small stage (optional), sprung dance floor, licensed bar and sound and lighting equipment. Adjacent is the function kitchen which can be hired for use by certified caters.

Courtyard GardenUse of The Guildhall’s pretty courtyard garden is included in our great value wedding package. Located at the rear of the Guildhall and the neighbouring Museum, it’s the perfect place for you and your guests to relax outside and take photos. Enclosed on all sides, this area is both pretty and private with ample seating and tables.

The TheatreThe Guildhall Theatre can seat up to 210 people and hosts performances, workshop, lectures and seminars throughout the year. The theatre is equipped with professional quality sound and lighting systems, an excellent upright piano, cinema screen and two fully fitted dressing rooms with adjoining showers and toilets.

The theatre also has an induction loop and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building.

The newton Room & Studio 4Newton Room Licensed for Civil Ceremonies

These rooms can accommodate smaller functions and meetings. The Newton Room is situated on the ground floor and can be

used for small performances, parties, lectures, sales and meetings and is also licensed for civil ceremonies, seating up to 50 people. Studio 4, situated on the second floor with lift access, can comfortably seat up to 25 people for meetings and lectures.

Equipment availableEquipment available for hire includes: overhead projector, screens, flipcharts, television, video, DVD player, Power Point, slide projector, public announcement systems (for Ballroom and Theatre only), fax and photocopier.

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Spring Live Events Diary PageJanuaryThu 10 12 noon Lit at Lunch – Ted Hughes & Sylvia Plath TalkThu 10 2.00pm Sylvia (15) 2003 FilmFri 18 7.30pm So Comedy Live ComedyFri 25 7.30pm King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys MusicSat 26 7.30pm Jane Eyre, Hull Truck Theatre Company DramaThu 31 7.30pm The Drifters Meres Live

FebruarySat 2 7.30pm Classical Divas, Neil Sands Productions MusicWed 6 7.30pm Close Distance, Parlor Dance DanceThu 7 12 noon Lit at Lunch – The Moon & The Sixpence TalkFri 8 7.30pm Mayor’s Charity Variety Show VarietySat 9 10.00am Stained Glass Workshop WorkshopWed 13 7.30pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sell A Door DramaFri 15 7.30pm The Chairman’s Charity Gala VarietySat 16 2.00pm Aladdin, Indigo Moon FamilyWed 20 & Thu 21 10.00am NITS Go On A World Cruise WorkshopThu 21 to 7.30pm & Grantham Gang Show Variety Sat 23 2.30pm Sat Mat Tue 26 7.00pm Laurel & Hardy in Grantham, AJ Marriot Talk

MarchFri 1 & Sat 2 7.30pm Diamond Jubilee Gala Concert, Grantham Singers MusicalTue 5 to Thu 7 10.00am Life Drawing With Sarah Watson Workshop Tue 5 7.30pm Pendulum’s Bargain Emporium, Maison Foo DramaThu 7 12 noon Lit at Lunch – Tono Bungay TalkFri 8 7.30pm The Three Bs Meres LiveFri 8 7.30pm So Comedy Meres LiveSat 9 2.00pm The Amazing Thing, Lempen Puppets FamilySat 9 7.30pm Mediumship & Clairvoyance with Samantha Hamilton MediumWed 13 to 7.30pm & The Wizard of Oz, Harrowby Singers Musical Sat 16 2.30pm Sat Mat Mon 18 7.30pm The Thing About Psychopaths, Red Ladder DramaTue 19 7.30pm The Coal Porters MusicWed 20 7.30pm The Barron Knights MusicFri 22 & 7.30pm Cats, Star Academy Musical Sat 23 2.00pm Sat Mat Sat 23 10.00am Copper Foil Workshop WorkshopWed 27 7.30pm Greed, Tavaziva Dance Dance

AprilWed 3 to Sat 6 7.30pm Sweeney Todd, Grantham Operatic Society MusicalThu 4 12 noon Lit at Lunch – A Room With A View TalkThu 4 & Fri 5 Various LOV 12 to 25 Festival WorkshopMon 8 2.00pm Wind in the Willows, Image Musical Theatre FamilyTue 9 & Wed 10 10.00am NITS Play Detective WorkshopThu 11 7.30pm Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham MusicSat 13 2.00pm How To Catch A Star, Blunberbus Theatre Company FamilyThu 18 to Sat 20 7.30pm Footloose, D2E Guildhall Youth Drama MusicalSat 20 7.30pm An Evening of Burlesque Meres LiveTue 23 7.30pm Ann Breen MusicWed 24 7.30pm Call Mr Robeson – A Life With Songs Music / Drama

MayWed 1 2.00pm & 7.30pm Anna Karenina (12A) 2012 FilmFri 3 7.30pm The Swing Legends Show with Matthew Ford MusicWed 8 7.30pm The Importance of Being Earnest, London Classic DramaTue 14 2.00pm Happy Days, Neil Sands MusicWed 15 7.30pm The Backyard Songs Tour, Spiers & Boden MusicSat 18 8.00pm May Ball, Ann Gibbons Dance Dance

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Guildhall Arts Centre Spring 2013 Brochure