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Autumn 2018

DRAMAS ing,Dance and Create (5-7y rs)Thursdays 4pm-5pmAutumn term: 13th September – 13th December ’18(No session 1st November)

Per Term: £54 Per Session: £4.50Dramatic fun for budding thespians. These theatrical sessions will encourage young people to build their confidence whilst having lots of creative fun. Sessions are led by Sophie-Jo Lusted from Monkeys in Motion.

Junior T heat re (7-12y rs)Mondays 4pm – 5pm Autumn term: 10th September – 10th December ’18 (No session 29th October)

Per Term: Spring - £54 Taster Session: £4.50 (Available the first two weeks of term only) All children deserve the chance to be themselves, express imaginatively and have fun! Laine Theatre Arts graduate, Amelia Arnold brings many years of teaching experience to the role of Junior Theatre tutor. Along with her bright enthusiasm for theatre and dance, her main objective is to unleash the full potential of her students. These weekly sessions explore a variety of drama skills where young participants nurture their development and confidence by engaging with the arts through creative play.

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Sessions are subject to changes and cancellationsBook your sessions by calling 01684 892277 or online at malvern-theatres.co.uk


Youth T heat re (12y rs+) Saturdays 10:30am – 12:30pm Autumn term: 15th September – 15th December ’18 (No session 4th November)

Per Term: £78

Taster Session: £6.50 (Available the first two weeks of term only)

Malvern Theatres is an inclusive learning environment committed to providing innovative, high-quality theatre education. These weekly sessions, led by Ben Mowbray, Director of Our Star Theatre Company, aim to improve performance skills, vocal techniques and enhance knowledge in a range of theatrical practices, inspiring young people to learn, develop and create. Youth Theatre are also invited to see a drama performance from our theatre programme.

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Chance to Dance Level 1(50y rs+) Mondays 11:30am – 12:30pm Autumn term: 10th September – 10th December ’18(No session 29th October)

Per Term: £54 Per Week: £4.50 A wonderful opportunity to take part in a gentle exercise workshop. This session teaches basic dance routines using simple movements. Sessions are led by an experienced tutor from Dancefest.

Chance to Dance Level 2(50y rs+) Mondays 2pm – 3:30pm Autumn term: 10th September – 10th December ’18(No session 29th October)

Per Term: £66 Per Week: £5.50

An advanced dance class for those seeking a more expressive and energetic dance session. Sessions are led by an experienced tutor from Dancefest.

Sessions take place in The Forum OR the Circle Bar pending availability of space.Book your sessions by calling 01684 892277 or online at malvern-theatres.co.uk


All dance workshops are led by an experienced tutor from Dancefest.

NEW Parents and Tots (2.5yrs-4y rs)Wednesdays 9:45am-10:30amAutumn term: 12th September -12th December ’18(No session 31st October)

Per Term: £48 Per Week: £4 Bounce and prance in an active class challenging tiny dancers’ imagination and creativity, offering a high standard preschool session in dance and movement. Led by the team at Dancefest.

Parents and Wobblers (18mths–3yrs)Wednesdays 10:45am – 11:30amAutumn term: 12th September – 12th December ’18(No session 31st October)

Per Term: £48 Per Week: £4 Jiggle and sway the morning away with this fun, sensory class, encouraging development and confidence in early years. Packed with play and imaginative movement. Led by the team at Dancefest.

Sessions take place in The Forum OR the Circle Bar pending availability of space.Book your sessions by calling 01684 892277 or online at malvern-theatres.co.uk

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NEW S imply S ing (Adults of all ages)Tuesdays 10am-11am (Fortnightly)Autumn term: 25th September – 4th December ’186 sessions starting on 25th September / 9th October / 23rd October/ 6th November/ 20th November / 4th DecemberBook your place and pay what you can (sponsored by The Ashley Foundation)

A series of six uplifting singing sessions in a relaxed environment with experienced soprano and singing tutor, Emma Burrows. No experience necessary, just the desire to ‘Simply Sing’ and have fun.

AC Academy ChoirMondays 4:30pm – 5:30pm Autumn term: 10th September – 10th December ’18 (No session 29th October)

Armonico Consort, the acclaimed Midland-based choir and orchestra, offers life-changing experiences through participatory music projects.

Please contact Laura Bree for more informationTel: 07587 700740 Email: [email protected]


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Make Your Mark Xtra (Adults of all ages) Mondays 10:30am – 12:30pm Autumn term: 10th September – 10th December ’18 (No session 29th October) Per Week: £4 Individualised and creative workshops aimed at adults with learning disabilities. An inspiring, sociable and stimulating opportunity to enjoy the surroundings of Malvern Theatres and explore different creative mediums.

Make Your Mark (Adults of all ages) Thursdays 10:30am – 12:30pm Autumn term: 13th September – 13th December ’18 (No session 1st November)

Per Week: £5 A fantastic opportunity to unleash your creative talents in an inspiring and relaxed environment. Suitable for those with or without previous experience. Tutoring is offered in a variety of creative mediums.

What’s On Half-Term

What’s On Half-Term

Addams Family Musical Trick O r Treat Workshop

Monday 29th October 10am-12:30pm: 5-8 yrs 1:30pm-4pm: 9-15 yrs

£15 (Inclusive of 12% booking fee)

For more information please contact [email protected] 01684 580956 or to book your ticket please call our box office on 01684 892277

Join Jack Ludwig for the tender tales of Sweeney Todd as he takes you on a musical theatre journey full of thrills and chills. Working with the beautiful music and libretto of Stephen Sondheim; you will be focusing on the characterisation of these weirdly wonderful characters, learning vocal techniques, dance routines and all things musical theatre.

Jack trained in Dance & Musical Theatre at CPA Studios. Whilst at drama school Jack danced for Maguire O’Shea School of Irish Dancing. He has toured around the world with various theatre productions as a dancer and lead singer and has considerable experience within professional theatre.


Come and join Faith Bradley, Choreographer and Director of Company Theatre Academy and explore the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family.

Now the Addams Family children are all grown up, jump on board their exciting

journey with Wednesday Addams and her crazy brother Pugsley in this adventurous,

fun-filled workshop.

Filled with lots of singing and dancing, this entertaining Halloween workshop will be

perfect for anyone!

A Sweeney Todd Musical Experience

Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st October10am-4pm 16yrs+£70 (Inclusive of 12% booking fee)

Chilling but thrilling! Brace yourself for this high energy musical theatre experience.

This workshop is not to be missed!

Come along and participate in this massive event; The Big Draw attracts over 280,000 people throughout the UK and beyond. This year the theme is PLAY. Plays performed on the stage need designs for sets and costumes, such designs start with drawings. Your drawing could be a winning entry!

For kids and big kids alike, The Big Draw Festival 2018 is all about letting loose, embracing happy accidents, discovery, experimentation and most importantly having fun with those HB pencils! You are in exactly the right place to kick-start your drawing adventure, so whether this is your 15th year or your first, come and PLAY and be part of this wonderful FREE Festival.

Your drawing could be a winning entry and win you a couple of theatre tickets!

Sessions will take place here at Malvern Theatres in the Foyer.

Monday 29th October & Thursday 1st November

10:30am -12:30pm

For more information please contact [email protected] 01684 580956

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For more information please contact [email protected] 580956 or to book your ticket please call our box office on 01684 892277

RELAXED PERFORMANCES, SCREENINGS and ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Malvern Theatres are offering one relaxed cinema screening per month; please check our cinema timetable to find out what we have on offer, or contact [email protected] to find out what our next relaxed screening is.

Salad Days: on stage Touch Tour, Wednesday 3rd OctoberWe are offering an on stage touch tour for people with Visual Impairment on Wednesday 3rd October at 1:30pm.

Salad Days starring Wendi Peters Following rave reviews and sell outs in London and Bath, Regan De Wynter WIlliams are proud to present one of Britain’s best-loved and sunniest musicals.

“Enchanting” Evening Standard

“Pitch-perfect.” Daily Mail

“A masterful production...” Spectacular

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All ticket prices are inclusive of 12% booking fee. Companions have at least 50% off their ticket price

Accessibilities - Malvern Theatres welcomes people with disabilities and is committed to ensuring the building and performances are accessible to all. Please advise the box office when booking if you require special assistance.

The foyer, auditoria, restaurant, bars and cinema stalls are fully accessible. A life operates between the stalls, ground and circle levels alongside a ramp to the cinema stalls. A limited number of wheelchairs are available from the box office to assist patrons to their seats but must be returned prior to the start of the performance.

We operate a Seennheisiser infra-red system for those who require headsets, please ask when booking for the best reception areas.

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RecognisingAliceA raising awareness session

Tuesday 20th November 2pm-4:30pm


Exploring themes from the uncompromising, yet tender production of Still Alice showing at Malvern Theatres from 20-24th November, this afternoon session looks at life with dementia,

raising awareness, challenging myths in the context of Alice, the production’s central protagonist. Led by Wendy Mitchell, best-selling author and activist living with young-onset dementia, and

Nicky Taylor, Theatre and Dementia Research Associate at Leeds Playhouse. Featuring British actress Sharon Small as Alice, this play is a unique insight

into the experience of a woman fighting to maintain her identity as her world changes when diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer`s at the age of 50.

‘Still Alice’ is running here at Malvern Theatres November 20th - November 24th Eves.7:30pm, Wed. & Sat. Matinees at 2:30pmTickets from £8.26 (inclusive 12% booking fee). To book please contact the box office on 01684 892277 malvern-theatres.co.uk

T hank you2018 has been momentous for Malvern Theatres Young Company,

performing Sophocles’ Antigone on Malvern’s Festival Theatre stage, before successfully transferring to the Edinburgh Fringe

Festival.Opportunity extended this summer, to a second Malvern Theatres

Advanced Drama Course, aimed at young people aspiring to a career in performing arts.

Thank you to everyone who was involved with making these exciting events come to fruition, we couldn’t do it without your help

and support.If you are interested in any opportunities Malvern Theatres has to offer, please keep

an eye out on www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/take-part/ or contact: Bridget Lloyd, [email protected] 01684 580 956

2019 is gearing up to be an equally exciting year, so take part!

This session is FREE and open to everyone, including people living with dementia. Pre booking is essential.

Certificates of attendances will be issued to attendees.



Education Packs

All ticket prices are inclusive of 12% booking fee

Companions have at least 50% off their ticket price

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Advance booking essential from early September via www.intofilm.org/festival

Into film Festival 2018 The Into Film Festival is the world’s largest free film festival – a celebration of film & education for 5-19 year olds and their teachers. It aims to put film at the heart of children and young people’s learning, contributing to their cultural, creative and personal development.

The Festival provides thousands of free film screenings, activities, workshops and cinema experiences designed to complement the curriculum and provide valuable educational opportunities. This year’s Festival will take place from 7–23 November across the UK.For more information please visit intofilm.org/festival

Malvern Theatres proudly presents:

Wednesday 7th November 10amDirected by: Paul King Starring: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant and Hugh BonnevillePaddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.

Wednesday 14th November 10amDirected by: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson & Julia RobertsBased on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heart-warming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters 5th grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Wednesday 21st November 10amDirected by: Bharat NalluriStarring: Dan Stevens, Mark Schrier, Patrick Joseph Byrnes The journey that led to Charles Dickens’ creation of “A Christmas Carol,” a timeless tale that would redefine Christmas.


Paddington 2 (PG) 1hr 43mins

Wonder (PG) 1hr 53mins

The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG) 1hr 44min

Education Packs are designed to complement your theatre visit. They offer activities that are inspired by our productions and feed into the modern

curriculum. Education packs available for this season are:

The Wipers Times: Monday 17th - 22nd SeptemberIan Hislop and Nick Newman’s The Wipers Times tells the true and extraordinary story of a satirical newspaper created in the mud and mayhem of the Great War.

Henry V: Tuesday 23rd - Saturday 27th OctoberShakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, an international touring ensemble, have complied an education pack. This has been produced it as a useful online resource for anyone who is studying the play or coming to visit in a school group. Particularly suitable for KS3 students.

Please contact [email protected] for yours today.Prices for both shows can be found online at malvern-theatres.co.uk

P re-show talksFREE (advance booking essential)

A fantastic opportunity to find out more about the productions with members of the company and to ask questions.

Bernard Lockett for The National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera CompanySaturday 8th September, 11am - 1pmThe musical theatre of Gilbert and Sullivan` – which is a background, overview, assessment and also a look at G&S in the 21st Century plus, of course, to talk especially about the National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company and their upcoming performances at Malvern.

The Wipers Times Tuesday 18th September, 6:30pm

My Mother Said I Never ShouldPre show Talk with author Charlotte KeatleyThursday 15th November, 6:30pm

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