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CLASSICAL MUSIC 9

MUSIC 10

FAMILY 14

CALENDAR 18

DANCE 20

LOCAL COMPANIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS 22

COMEDY & ENTERTAINMENT 24

VISUAL ARTS 28

LEARNING & PARTICIPATION 30

JOIN US / SUPPORTERS 32

BOOKING 34

INFORMATION 35

OUR VENUE

Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts are two of the South East’s most dynamic venues. We present and produce some of the best UK and International artists and companies, supporting the development of new work, commissioning and incorporating resident companies, as well as house a full time cinema and visual arts programme. We also produce the annual Newbury Comedy Festival – a key date on the comedy calendar – and an in-house annual Pantomime.

Corn Exchange is our main house and cinema, situated in the historic market

place in the centre of Newbury. New Greenham Arts, our 120-seat studio space,

also housing a gallery and artist studios, is an 8 minute drive away in New

Greenham Park, Greenham Common.

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Friends Priority Booking Opens:

Monday 13 July 2009Public Booking Opens:

Monday 20 July 2009

“ What a great programme! I will defi nitely be coming back – and telling all my friends”

A customer who had never been to the Corn Exchange before recently took the time to tell me this enthusiastically following an event. It’s great that so many of our regular supporters and attendees share their experiences, but it’s particularly rewarding to hear this from someone new to the venue.

So we leave behind our 15th year when we sold 8,000 more tickets than in the previous year and I hope this is in no small part due to our efforts to make the Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts somewhere special. Places where you can experience world-class artists, fi rst performances, specially-commissioned or supported pieces, and some of the best music and entertainment touring the UK today. And it’s all here this season – there are actually more than 101 days of events right on your doorstep!

Along with my team here I hope you will feel inspired to pay us a visit, enjoy the thrill of a live show, and make the most of this terrifi c venue in its beautiful setting. I also hope that you may be able to help support us by joining our membership scheme and helping to ensure the future of the venue and its activities; please see the leafl et enclosed with your brochure or pick one up from the foyer.

I look forward to welcoming you.

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YOU NEED ME PRESENTS

HOW IT ENDEDDEVISED BY THE CAST

CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED

BY EMILY WATSON HOWES

Tue 22 & Wed 23 September

7.45pm (ends 8.40pm, no interval)

Corn Exchange

A hauntingly intimate story of love in decline. Staged in the round with live music, this company of international actors play with traditional storytelling techniques to explore a true story of cultural alienation and loneliness. The focus shifts from Wales during the Second World War to France in the immediate aftermath of liberation, keeping at its centre the fi erce fading of a wartime romance. A tender and tragic exploration of marriage in an era of uncompromising expectations. A masterclass in poetic, visual storytelling The Stage

Age Guide: Suitable for all

Tickets: £9 (£7 concs)

Post-show Discussion (Tuesday)

SO & SO CIRCUS PRESENTS

THE HOT DOTSDIRECTED BY

KRISTINE LANDON-SMITH

Tuesday 13 October


Corn Exchange

Breathtaking acrobatics, fi lm and physical theatre combine to tell this heartbreaking tale of romance, drama, fame and failure. Frank and Evie fall in love in the dressing room of a London vaudeville theatre and they are forced to question what is more important - fame or love. Directed by acclaimed Tamasha Theatre founder Kristine Landon Smith and set against the backdrop of the glittering 1930s, So & So Circus’ The Hot Dots will stay with you long after the curtains have gone down.

Corn Exchange Associate Company

Dramatic and daring The Stage

Age Guide:

Suitable for all


Post-show Discussion

FUEL AND MELANIE WILSON PRESENT

IRIS BRUNETTEBY MELANIE WILSON

Wednesday 30 September

8pm (ends 8.50pm, no interval)

New Greenham Arts

Using starkly elegant imagery and a dense and elegiac sound score Iris Brunette is a personal journey of a woman in the future looking into her own past - of a friendship destroyed by the outbreak of war and the unfathomable demise of lost kinship and love.

Iris Brunette is a touching and imaginative piece of theatre from Melanie Wilson who has made work with The Clod Ensemble and Chris Goode amongst others.Give this girl an audience and make her a star The Herald ★★★★

Commissioned and developed at BAC

Age Guide: 14+



SCAMP PRESENTS

AT WAR WITH

CHURCHILLBY PETER WOLF

Fri 16 & Sat 17 October

7.45pm (ends 9.45pm)

Corn Exchange

Hero. Villain. Artist. Drinker. Nobel Laureate. Prime Minister, twice. And history’s most unbreakable war leader. In the 70th Anniversary of the outbreak of World War ll, a new play that challenges us to decide what we really feel about the man consistently voted Britain’s greatest Briton. Award-winning playwright Peter Wolf combines new research, Churchill’s own words and those of his friends and foes, in this gripping portrait. Underscored by lucid video montage and music by Malcolm Bruce.Peter Wolf retells the story with a scorching intensity that confi rms a real new talent The Express

Age Guide: 14+


Post-show Discussion (Friday)

MARI ME ARCHIEBY MELANIE WILSON

A companion piece to Iris Brunette, Mari Me Archie is a bewitching duet of coincidence and identity. Part adventure, part audio guide, part folk-tale, this unique experience takes you on an audio journey around the Corn Exchange, lending you new eyes and ears. Headsets will be available from the Corn Exchange Box Offi ce on the day of the performance.A BAC scratch commission

Tickets: FREE

ANGEL EXIT PRESENTS

MOONFLEET

Mon 19 & Tue 20 October


New Greenham Arts

Inspired by the rugged landscape of the Dorset coastline and J Meade Falkner’s classic novel Moonfleet, physical theatre company Angel Exit weave together live music, striking physicality, storytelling and puppetry to tell a thrilling tale of smuggling, dastardly deeds and wicked escapades-all in the quest to fi nd Blackbeard’s lost treasure.There is so much vivid theatricality and inventiveness at work here that I am already looking forward to its next show Lyn Gardner The Guardian

Age Guide: 8+

Tickets: £7 (concs £5)


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For information about learning activities related to these shows please contact Sam Sampson (see page 30).

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FORKBEARD FANTASY

PRESENTS

THE COLOUR OF

NONSENSE

Thu 19 – Sat 21 November


Corn Exchange

With their trademark interactive mix of live action, comedy, fi lm, special effects and wild mechanical sets, Forkbeard Fantasy present an escapist comedy sci-fi thriller about a priceless Invisible Artwork…and the mayhem that follows its theft! The Colour of Nonsense explores the never-ending puzzle of how and why we see the way we see, as it takes us on an energetic and entertaining journey between Sense and Non Sense.There is sparkle and wit in every element of a Forkbeard Fantasy production The Guardian ★★★★

Age Guide: 7+


Post-show Discussion (Thu)

JIGGERY POKERYA Homage To Charles Hawtrey:

A True English Eccentric

Tue 24 & Wed 25 November


New Greenham Arts

A provocative, funny and moving show inspired by the life and lonely death of Charles Hawtrey, one of Britain’s best loved comedy actors - famous for his many appearances in the Carry On Films and for his unique physicality and distinctive voice. Interweaving episodes from his life, acclaimed performer Amanda Lawrence, well known for her roles with Kneehigh, captures the spirit of Hawtrey and the relationships that affected his life. Paul Hunter (Told by an Idiot, Young Vic and RSC) directs this intimate exploration of a true English eccentric.Amanda Lawrence is a fabulously funny clown Independent on SundayCommissioned by homotopia; BAC and Corn Exchange Newbury

Age Guide: 14+


Post-show Discussion (Tues)

BLIND SUMMIT THEATRE AND BAC PRESENT

GEORGE ORWELL’S NINETEEN EIGHTY FOUR ADAPTED BY ANNIE SIDDONS AND BLIND SUMMIT THEATRE

Friday 27 November

2.30pm (ends 4.50pm) & 7.45pm (ends 10.05pm)

Corn Exchange

In a world where nothing is certain and everyone betrays you, Winston, O’Brien and Julia are caught as pawns in a net cast by the harshest of political worlds. With its predictions of globalisation, surveillance paranoia and control through language, George Orwell’s classic futuristic political tale is totally relevant for our time. Brought to life by the sensational Blind Summit Theatre, this production combines physical theatre, puppetry and music to create a cutting-edge piece of theatre that is truly thought provoking.A smart, lively young company bringing real verve to the art form The Guardian

Age Guide: 14+ | Tickets: £12 (£10 concs)

Post-show Discussion (after 7.45pm show)

Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (© 1949) by permission of the Estate of the Late Sonia Brownell Orwell

Supported by Arts Council England. Funded by the National Lottery through Awards for All.

For information about learning activities related to these shows please contact Sam Sampson (see page 30).

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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SHACKLETON

Thursday 17 September

6pm (ends 9.15pm)

Corn Exchange

Henry Worsley, leader of the Matrix Shackleton Centenary Expedition, will describe how he and his team mates re-traced Shackleton’s route to the South Pole. His lecture will draw extensively upon Shackleton’s diary, juxtaposed with the modern day journey. A screening of BBC Timewatch will take place before the lecture.

Tickets: £15

SPOKEN WORD

DIANA QUICKA TUG ON THE THREAD

Tuesday 20 October


Corn Exchange

Diana Quick, whose career has spanned television, fi lm, theatre and radio comes to Newbury to discuss her family memoir. Part detective story, part door into the actor’s world, A Tug on the Thread thrillingly combines family memoir with the dramatic history of the British Raj.

Tickets: £10

(£9 concs)

CLIVE CONWAY PRESENTS

AN AUDIENCE WITH

DAVID FROSTWednesday 11 November


Corn Exchange

One of the UK’s best known journalists and broadcaster talks about his working life at the forefront of television news and entertainment.

Join him for an evening of anecdotes, fi lm clips and revealing stories as he takes

to the stage to talk about his 40 year career.

Tickets: £17.50 (£15.50 concs)

A.C. GRAYLINGLIBERTY IN THE AGE OF TERROR

Wed 16 Sep | 7.45pm (ends 8.45pm, no interval) | Corn Exchange

A.C. Grayling, Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London, and multi-talented author, comes to Newbury to discuss his new work Liberty in the Age of Terror, an impassioned defence of the civil liberties and the rule of law in the face of increasing pressure for ever greater ‘security’.


CLASSICAL MUSIC

THE MAGGINI

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Corn Exchange

Haydn String Quartet No. 42

in C major Op. 54 No.2

Edmund Rubbra String Quartet

No. 4 Op. 150

Schubert String Quartet No.

14 in D minor ‘Death and the

Maiden’ D810

The Maggini Quartet is one of the fi nest British string quartets. Renowned for the championship of British repertoire through concerts and recordings, the ensemble’s acclaimed and ongoing contribution to Naxos’ British Music Series has seen worldwide CD sales exceed 100,000. International awards include Gramophone Chamber Music CD of the Year, a Cannes Classical Award and a Diapason d’Or of the Year, and also two Grammy Award Nominations.


TANYA HOUGHTON Friday 18 September | 1pm (ends 2pm) | Corn Exchange

A regular harp player with Southern Sinfonia, Tanya Houghton will entrance you with a specially selected programme to start the Autumn season of the enduringly popular lunchtime concerts. Tickets: £7 (£11.25 Including food, £5 under 25s)

Sponsored by Gardner Leader

ENSEMBLE 2TWENTYFri 16 Oct | 1pm (ends 2pm) | Bar 1861 at Corn Exchange

The 2004 winner of Newbury Young Musician of the Year, Rosemary Toll, now making great progress as a professional musician, brings her duo back to Newbury for an exciting hour of oboe and percussion with Liesbeth Allart.Tickets: £7 (£11.25 Including food, £5 under 25s)

Sponsored by Gardner Leader

ALISON STEPHENS AND CRAIG OGDENFriday 13 November | 1pm (ends 2pm) | Corn Exchange

ALISON STEPHENS (MANDOLIN) & CRAIG OGDEN (GUITAR)

Alison returns to charm us again with her passion for the classical Mandolin, this time with classical guitarist Craig Ogden to perform a unique and compelling repertoire they have perfected over ten years of playing together.Tickets: £7 (£11.25 Including food, £5 under 25s)

SOUTHERN SINFONIA PRESENTS

THE EMERGENCE OF ROMANTIC MUSIC Wednesday 28 October | 7.45pm (ends 9.30pm)

Pre-concert event 6.30 - 7.15pm (free to ticket holders)

Corn Exchange

Mendelssohn – Octet E fl at major Op. 20

Schubert – Piano Quintet in A major (Trout)

These key pieces in our musical heritage played by well loved members of Southern Sinfonia: David Hill, Alexander Hohenthal, The Fitzwilliam Quartet, Rachel Dyker, Madeleine Eastern, Nick Stringfellow, Charlotte Miles and Dawn Baker – with introduction and discussion by Chris de Souza.Tickets: £14 (£12 concs, £5 under 25s)

SOUTHERN SINFONIA CAFÉ CONCERTS

Why not indulge in

some free wine tasting

before Diana Quick - see

page 22 for more info


MUSIC

THE MANDOLINQUENTS WITH

RAFAEL & LOLA: THE ART OF FLAMENCO

Thur 15 October | 8pm (ends 9.30pm) | New Greenham Arts

Rafael and Lola combine gypsy soul and energy with the earthiness of Andalucian chant from Spanish gypsy roots stretching back hundreds of years. Rafael’s many recordings and international TV appearances have included work with pop diva Grace Jones, Radiohead, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tamara Rojo, principal dancer of the Royal Ballet, not to mention playing for the Queen...Fiery and passionate The Telegraph



MICK RYAN & PAUL DOWNES

Thu 12 November | 8pm (ends 9.30pm) | New Greenham Arts

Mick Ryan, a fi ne singer of traditional and original songs, is joined by acoustic guitarist Paul Downes, whose sensitive, yet fun approach to live performances puts him among the most respected artists on the British acoustic music scene today. Together, Mick and Paul provide singing, music and entertainment of the very highest quality.


THE MANDOLINQUENTS

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Thur 10 December | 8pm (ends 9.30pm) | New Greenham Arts

Our feisty foursome take to the stage once more for a feast of mince pies, mistletoe, seasonal mandolin magic and much more. Be prepared for some seasonal surprises!


Regular hosts Simon Mayor and The Mandolinquents have developed a loyal

following of enthusiasts at New Greenham Arts. Cabaret seating, an intimate

atmosphere and an eclectic range of guests ensure these evenings are always

huge fun, yet never the same. Grab a drink and enjoy.

THE MANDOLINQUENTS

BOOK ANY 3 SHOWS FOR £37 (£31 CONCS)

MUSIC

BARB JUNGR’S ‘BLUE HOURS’

BARB JUNGR WITH

GILL MANLY AND

SIMON WALLACE

Saturday 24 October

8pm (ends 10pm)

New Greenham Arts

Special guest Gill Manly brings her vocal tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald,

recently released on Linn Records to sensational reviews. Accompanied by composer, arranger and pianist Simon Wallace, Gill’s superb singing reveals that British jazz singing is in fi ne fettle.


BARB JUNGR WITH

GARETH WILLIAMS

AND HIS POWER TRIO

Friday 13 November

8pm (ends 10pm)

New Greenham Arts

Barb is thrilled to invite the stunning pianist and composer Gareth Williams with his Power Trio to the Blue Hours. From melancholy ballads to biting funk, the band never loses its ethos: never compromising on intensity or integrity when veering from the hard-hitting to the meltingly beautiful. an intelligent, propulsive hour of unhistrionic jazz Evening Standard ★★★★


BARB JUNGR

TELL IT LIKE IT IS

Friday 11 September

8pm (ends 10pm)

New Greenham Arts

Barb Jungr and her musicians begin a great Autumn series of shows with Tell It Like It Is. With Jenny Carr on piano and Jessica Lauren on organ, harmonicas, melodica and autoharp, Barb sings songs of war and peace, from an extended and specially commissioned show for the South Bank’s International Voices series, in which she was invited to participate.


BOOK ALL 3 SHOWS FOR

£32 (£29 CONCS)


MARY ANN KENNEDY & FINDLAY NAPIER


8pm (ends 9.30pm)

New Greenham Arts

Mary Ann Kennedy is a superb harp player, singer and live performer as well as a popular presenter of music from around the world for BBC Radio 3. A traditional music background and a classical training coupled with fi fteen years experience working with the BBC has established her as a major fi gure in the Scottish music scene. Mary Ann will be performing with fellow Scot, guitarist Findlay Napier.


The Blue Hours is our regular monthly cabaret night at

New Greenham Arts, hosted by the legendary vocalist and

chansonier Barb Jungr. With fabulous guests every month,

these nights bring the magic of Ronnie Scott’s and a

generous helping of the best of the London jazz scene

to the intimate cabaret setting of New Greenham Arts.


PEATBOG FAERIES

Thursday 29 October

7.45pm (ends 10pm)

Corn Exchange

Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have been described as the future of Celtic dance music. They incorporate many infl uences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more. Their inventive and unique approach always brings to its audience a true fl avour of traditional Scottish music.

Tickets: £15 (£14 concs,

limited availability)

ANDY FAIRWEATHER

LOW & THE LOW RIDERS

Tuesday 17 November

7.45pm (ends 10.10pm)

Corn Exchange

Andy Fairweather Low’s pedigree is the stuff rock dreams are made of. The lead singer in Amen Corner, he went on to work with Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Joe Cocker, and BB King. His fi rst solo album in 24 years Sweet Soulful Music was followed by The Very Best Of Andy Fairweather Low. This show is a unique and superlative musical evening.

Tickets: £15 (£13.50 concs)

THE REX ROMAN

PINK FLOYD SHOW

Wednesday 25 November

7.30pm (ends 10pm)

Corn Exchange

In this memorable musical adventure a brilliant cast performs alongside a stunning band playing Pink Floyd classics, specially adapted to enhance this moving story. Based on Simon Ash’s book ‘Chapters in the Life of Rex Roman’, this unique show offers an evening of laughter and music that will delight Floyd addicts and novices alike.

Tickets: £15

CHRIS WOODFriday 11 December | 8pm (ends 9.30pm) | New Greenham Arts

Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-offi cial history of the English speaking people and whose writing has been said to share the same timeless quality as Richard Thompson at his best. Singer of the Year and Best Album - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009Unshowy charm and a talented interpreter of traditional material The Observer Music Monthly


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DENNIS LOCORRIERETHE TRUE VOICE

OF DR HOOK

Saturday 19 September

7.45pm (ends 10.15pm)

Corn Exchange

Dennis Locorriere is one of the last great undimmed American heroes. As the lead singer of Dr Hook, one of the world’s biggest bands in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Dennis is THAT unmistakably beautiful voice, instantly recognised the world over, which sold all their many massive hits and earned them over 60 Gold & Platinum discs the world over.He still has one of the fi nest voices the music business has ever heard and returns to the UK this year celebrating the very best of his own solo work and the wonderful catalogue of classic songs and recordings from Dr Hook.


DEAD CITIES CLUB

PRESENTS

TELEVISED

CRIMEWAVE WITH SUPPORT BY

FOUR DEAD IN OHIO,

ELLIOT TO HONG KONG AND

THE CIRCUS SANDS

Friday 25 September

7.30pm (ends 11pm)

Corn Exchange

A local fusion of indie, punk, electro and rock supports UK phenomenon Televised Crimewave. Corn Exchange Newbury has teamed up with Dead Cities Club to uncover some of the most exciting new upcoming bands. At last Friday nights have something fresh on the menu.

Tickets: £7 (Stalls standing)

CHRIS HOLLANDTHE VOICE OF DIRTY

DANCING

Sunday 25 October

7pm (ends 9.30pm)

Corn Exchange

Chris Holland is one of the best actor/singers in musical theatre today and his most recent performances as Billy Kostecki in Dirty Dancing and the Man in Whistle Down The Wind have been extensively acclaimed. He has also starred or featured in We Will Rock You, Grease, Joseph, Miss Saigon, Heathcliff, The Witches Of Eastwick and many more great shows and concerts. Chris will be joined by two friends from the West End and his band.


MUSIC


DYNAMIC NEW ANIMATION PRESENTS

TERRY JONES’

FAIRY TALES


11am (ends 12pm, no interval)

& 1.30pm (ends 2.30pm, no interval)

Corn Exchange

An exciting mix of puppets, storytelling, percussion and DNA’s trademark blend of live performance and audience participation. With his witty low-key style, Terry Jones’ stories address important themes for children such as inclusion and diversity, environmentalism, self-esteem and consumerism. DNA Puppetry and Visual Theatre Company is a team of highly talented producers of creative learning for children, last visiting with their show Ballpond Bobby.

Age Guide: 4 – 11

Tickets: £6

LYNGO PRESENTS

HANSEL & GRETELBY MARCELLO CHIARENZA

Tuesday 27 October



Corn Exchange

Is hunger stronger than love? It’s easier to feed two mouths than four and the poor woodsman’s empty stomach goes to his head – he gives in to his bony wife and Hansel and Gretel have to be left in the forest. They follow their noses to the sugary heart of darkness…Hansel and Gretel’s journey takes them from a house with empty cupboards and a mother who doesn’t like children to a house made of sweets and someone who just loves children – on toast! Lyngo serve up a musical theatre treat with their own special recipe of multi-roled performances, captivating songs and haunting imagery.

Age Guide: 4+


BLUE SKY THEATRE

PRESENTS

THE SUN HAS GOT

HIS HAT ON


11am (ends 11.50am, no interval)


Corn Exchange

Comical tales and colourful animal puppets from land, sea and sky in a sway-along, bounce-along, sing-along romp of musical storytelling. All inspired by tales and rhythms of the Caribbean. Aimed at the 2-5 years, but 6’s, 7’s, parents and grandparents will have fun too. Everyone loves Carnival!

Age Guide: 2 – 6

Tickets: £6

SCAMP THEATRE & WATFORD PALACE THEATRE PRESENT

STICK MANFROM THE BOOK BY

JULIA DONALDSON

DIRECTED BY SALLY COOKSON

Saturday 31 October

11.30am (ends 12.30pm, no interval)

& 2pm (ends 3pm, no interval)

Corn Exchange

The world is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him. A swan builds a nest with him. He even ends up on a fi re! Will he ever get back to the family tree? Touching, funny and utterly original, this brand new show from the creative team behind Aesop’s Fables is a surefi re hit.

Age Guide: 4 +


KAZZUM PRESENTS

BEGINNING WITH

BLOBSDIRECTED BY DARYL BEETON

Saturday 17 October



Corn Exchange

Clay, dance and music are combined to show you the evolutionary paths of three imaginary beings that begin their lives as multiple, identical Blobs bobbing around in a deep dark sea. Inspired by Darwin’s theory on evolution Beginning with Blobs is brought to life through movement, accompanied by the live vocals, harmonies and rhythms of an original soundtrack. Aiming to inspire audiences’ imaginations, it’s a hugely entertaining way to explore the science of how we came to be.

Age Guide: 4 – 8

Tickets: £6

FAMILY FAMILY

GARLIC THEATRE

PRESENTS

OLD MOTHER

HUBBARD

Saturday 14 November

11am (ends 11.45am, no interval)

& 1.30pm (ends 2.15pm, no interval

Corn Exchange

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch her poor dog a bone, but when she got there, the cupboard was bare…or was it? A dotty old woman takes you on a nursery rhyme journey as she clatters about in her kitchen and her dancing dog sniffs out trouble in the most unlikely places.

Garlic Theatre delight children and adults alike with a spicy blend of slapstick and folk humour in this fresh and funny adaptation.

Age Guide:

3 – 6

Tickets: £6


FAMILY

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5 Saturday 2.30pm 7pm

6 Sunday 12pm 4pm

8 Tuesday 10.15am 1.45pm

9 Wednesday 10.15am 1.45pm

10 Thursday 10.15am 1.45pm

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22 Tuesday 2.30pm 7pm

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CORN EXCHANGE AND HISS & BOO PRESENT

Friday 4 December 2009 – Sunday 3 January 2010

The team behind last year’s hit pantomime Aladdin return with another adventure and a fantastic new version of this classic fairytale. Amid the music and madness of a traditional pantomime meet the poor miller, the beautiful prince and princess, battle the evil ogre and hear the tale of the dashing and ingenious cat that makes his master’s fortune.

The cast includes: Plested & Brown (Beauty and the Beast 2007 & Aladdin 2008), leading a company that combines some of Newbury’s favourite pantomime performers of recent years with an exciting line-up of new talent in our latest seasonal comedy treat. It is a hugely entertaining pantomime, taking all the traditional ingredients and giving them a contemporary twist which delights all ages The Stage on Aladdin

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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER


DANCE

WORLD PREMIERECORN EXCHANGE CO-COMMISSION

VINCENT DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS

IF WE GO ON DIRECTED AND DESIGNED BY CHARLOTTE VINCENT

TEXT BY WENDY HOUSTOUN COMPOSED BY ALEX CATONA

Friday 2 October | 7.45pm (ends 9.15pm, no interval) | Corn Exchange

Through miniature dances and stuttering songs, militant manifestos and extended exits, If We Go On embraces uncertainty, hesitancy and not knowing with a dark, intelligent humour. An exceptional ensemble of multi-tasking performers and musicians morph words into movement, shunt gesture into sound and at times burst into song to create a performance they can believe in.

If We Go On asks: if you had one last dance left in you, what shape would it take? Brave, intelligent entertainment The Times

Age guide: 15+ | Tickets: £12 (£10 concs, limited availability)

bgroup PRESENTS

THIS MOMENT IS

YOUR LIFERecreating a world of 70s disco grooves and glitter, big fl ares and big hair award-winning choreographer Ben Wright takes you on a hysterical journey in his cult entry for the Semi fi nals of the 2008 Place Prize.

Wright has directed movement work for many leading dance, opera and theatre companies, including performing with Adventures in Motion Pictures (AMP)A giddily energising exercise in audience involvement Metro

bgroup PRESENTS

ABOUT AROUND

Thursday 12 November

7pm (ends 8pm)


Corn Exchange

Following on from the critical success of bgroup’s fi rst programme, The Diminishing Present, choreographer Ben Wright presents a distinctive new work. Paying reference to the timeless tradition of a circular gathering, about around seats its audience in a ring of chairs. The dancers enact a sequence of events that chart the passing of an hour, exploring ritualistic conventions from primitive to modern day. The result, is an intimate and spellbinding experience, bringing you so close to the skin of the performance, you are almost within it. If you’re looking for something that’s both new and impressive then this could be your best bet Time Out


DANCE

Funded by Arts Council England; Co-commissioned by Sheffi eld Theatres, Corn Exchange Newbury, Hull City Arts and Peak Performances@Montclair State University; Supported by The Junction Cambridge and Danceworks UK.

2FACED DANCE COMPANY PRESENT

STILL BREATHING After the critical acclaim and sell out success of State of Matter (a smash hit at the Corn Exchange last autumn) the award-winning 2FaCeD DaNcE return with a highly charged, gritty new work, choreographed by Artistic Director Tamsin Fitzgerald. Stunning

athleticism, explosive breaking and masculine vulnerability combine in a piece which explores the

space we occupy. Set to an electrifyingly intense and specially

commissioned score this is an hour of unstoppable - seemingly impossible - movement performed by the all male company.A force to be reckoned with The Scotsman ★★★★

An awe inspiring experience Metro

See page 31 for information on Dance

Workshops

For information about learning

activities related to these shows

please contact Sam Sampson (see page 30).

DOUBLE BILL Thursday 22 October | 7.45pm (ends 10pm) | Corn Exchange

Tickets: £15 (£12.50 concs)


LOCAL COMPANIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS LOCAL COMPANIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS

THE APOLLO BIG BAND GOES ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’

Saturday 26 September | 7.30pm (ends 9.50pm) | Corn Exchange

The ever-popular Apollo Big Band returns to take you on a musical journey through space and time. From the traditional sounds of Glenn Miller and Count Basie through to popular modern hits, Apollo will be fl ying through the decades, keeping the Big Band spirit alive with old favourites and new arrangements. An exciting collection of band numbers, vocal numbers and dancers promises to provide a superb evening’s entertainment.Tickets: £10 (£8 concs)

WEST SIDE STORY PRESENTED BY NEWBURY NOMADS

Wed 7 – Sat 10 Oct | 7.30pm (ends 10.10pm) | Sat matinee 2.30pm (ends 5.10pm) |Corn Exchange

Newbury Nomads present West Side Story, the breathtaking musical that currently celebrates its 50th year. Still as fresh and vibrant as the day it was conceived this ageless love story, based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, offers Bernstein’s score and Sondheim’s lyrics, two of the very best musical masters. Packed with unforgettable songs such as; Maria, Tonight, America and I feel Pretty, this really is a priceless production not to be missed.Tickets: £12.50 (£10 concs - Wed & Thu only) | Matinee all tickets £10 | Audio Described (Sat matinee)

PAMPER EVENING PRESENTED BY NATURE’S CORNER AND LIMES BEAUTY SALON

Tuesday 13 October | 5.30pm (ends 8.30pm) | Bar 1861

Drop into Bar 1861 to be pampered with complimentary mini manicures, Dermalogica face mapping, organic chocolate and smoothie tasting, massage and expert advice on therapeutic minerals and Probiotics. Tickets: FREE (no need to book)

NEWBURY ELECTRIC PROMS

Sunday 18 October | 7pm (ends 9.30pm) | Corn Exchange

Newbury Electric Proms is a charity concert which this year is in aid of the Community Furniture Project. Involving over 100 primary school children, it will be an evening packed with music and dance pieces performed by young people from in and around Newbury.Tickets: £7 (£5 concs)

THE WINE EXPLORER PRESENTED BY GRAHAM MITCHELL

Tuesday 20 October | 6pm (ends 8.30pm) | Bar 1861

Join The Wine Explorer in a discovery of exclusive quality wines. You will have the chance to taste a selection of wines shipped directly from hand-picked vineyards including both traditional wines from Chablis, Rhone, Burgundy and Bordeaux together with exciting discoveries from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina. Tickets: FREE (booking required, please email [email protected] to secure your place)

THE GAME OF LOVE AND CHANCE PRESENTED BY THE BOX THEATRE COMPANY

BY PIERRE MARIVAUX | TRANSLATED AND ADAPTED BY NEIL BARTLETT

Wednesday 28 – Saturday 31 October | 7.45pm (ends approx 10pm) | New Greenham Arts

Concealed identities and role swapping are the hallmarks of this classic French comedy by Marivaux. This adaptation has moved the action from 18th century France to 1930s England to produce a fast-paced and very funny evening of entertainment and low drama. Tickets: £8.50 (£5 concs)

CARMEN PRESENTED BY KENNET OPERA | BY GEORGES BIZET

Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 November | 7.30pm (ends 10.20pm) | Corn Exchange

I am Carmen. I am gypsy. When I love, it is from my bone, my blood. I once loved Don Jose, but he was weak. Now I love the toreador, the killer of bulls. Last night I drew the Ace of Spades, the card of death. What do I care? He is my love. I am Carmen. The world’s most popular opera at the Corn Exchange. Age guide: 10+ | Tickets: £12.50 (£9 concs)

OUTSIDE EDGE PRESENTED BY NEWBURY DRAMATIC SOCIETY | BY RICHARD HARRIS

Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 November | 7.30pm (ends 9.50pm) | New Greenham Arts

Roger has enough trouble assembling his cricket team to play against the British Railways Maintenance Division Yeading East, but these complications pall before those occurring amongst their various wives and girlfriends. Bob has trouble between wife and ex-wife; Alex’s girlfriend locks herself in the loo and has hysterics; Dennis fl irts indiscriminately until his wife sets fi re to his car, even Roger’s wife – champion tea-maker – rebels against his authority. As a fi nal catastrophe rain starts to fall…Tickets: £10 (£8 concs)

CAROLS AT THE CORN EXCHANGE PRESENTED BY NEWBURY SALVATION ARMY

Saturday 28 November | 7.45pm (ends 9.45pm) | Corn Exchange

Once again Newbury Salvation Army are pleased to present Carols at the Corn Exchange. This year’s special guests are the Maidenhead Salvation Army Band and John Rankin Junior School Choir; proceeds to the Salvation Army and a donation to the school.Tickets: £8

A CHRISTMAS WITH A CLASS ACT PRESENTED BY A CLASS ACT

Saturday 12 December | 8pm (ends 10.15pm) | New Greenham Arts

A Class Act return to New Greenham Arts ahead of next years show Scurrilous for a Christmas concert in support of the Help for Heroes charity. The show will include many numbers due to appear in Scurrilous and the last known appearance of Monty and Gordon, so for a very Happy Christmas be sure to book early.Tickets £7.50 (£6 concs)

THE ASH GIRL PRESENTED BY SHINING LIGHTS | BY TIMBERLAKE WERTENBAKER

Tuesday 22 – Wednesday 23 December | 7.45pm (ends 9.45pm) | New Greenham Arts

When an invitation to The Ball arrives at the Ash Girl’s house, from Prince Amir, she can’t bring herself to believe that she, like her sisters, can go. With her mother dead and her father away, she must learn to fi ght the monsters that have slithered their way into her heart and mind. Ten years on from Shining Lights fi rst performance of “Child of the Ashes” they celebrate their birthday with a different reworking of the Cinderella story.Shining Lights never fail to deliver and are certainly in a league of their own Newbury Weekly NewsTickets: £8 (£6 Concs)

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VARIETY LIVES!

Saturday 3 October

7.45pm (ends 10pm)

Corn Exchange

With Arthur Smith, Liane Carroll, Hattie Hayridge, Lemn Sissay & Steve Nallon. Following last Spring’s hugely popular show – Variety Lives! returns with another perfect cocktail of entertainment for a discerning audience. Featuring Arthur Smith, King Arthur of British comedy and undoubtedly the best compere there has ever been; Liane Carroll, critically acclaimed singer and pianist who has picked up just about every British jazz award there is; Hattie Hayridge, a true original of comedy who is renowned for her razor sharp observations of everyday absurdities; Lemn Sissay, a wondrous wordsmith whose poems are songs of the street; and Steve Nallon impressionist extraordinaire and a regular voice on Spitting Image.

Age Guide: 16+

Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50 concs)

GRUMPY OLD WOMEN

LIVE 2: CHIN UP BRITAIN

Friday 23 October


Corn Exchange

With Jenny Eclair, Wendi Peters and Susie Blake. The Grumpies Fight Back - yes they’re back and they’re grumpier than ever! A brand spanking new show, including Jenny ‘the spleen burster’ Eclair (the original grump and star of many grumpy shows including the West End run and the tour of Australia), Wendi ‘mad dog’ Peters (the all singing, all dancing ex Corrie grrrrrrrrump) and fi nally the Queen of Soap, Stage and taking things back to Marks and Spencers, Ms Susie ‘the huffer’ Blake, (looks like a normal middle aged woman – but scarier). Ninety minutes of advanced Grumping – plus vital tips on getting through these gloomy days the Grumpy way! Warning – double gussets advisable.

Age Guide: PG

Tickets: £20 (£18.50 concs,


MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE

– GOD COLLAR

Wednesday 14 October


Corn Exchange

“There’s probably no God. But I wish there was. I’ve got some things I need to ask him.”

One of Britain’s fi nest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus Brigstocke, is bringing his hotly anticipated new show God Collar. The award-winning comedian is a fi rm favourite with comedy fans and God Collar promises to be as sharply observant and quick-witted as his much loved catalogue of work.Dazzling, inspired, perfectly observed. I’ve yet to see anything funnier Daily Telegraph

Age Guide: 13+



JONGLEURS

Friday 18 September,

Friday 30 October

Friday 13 November

7.45pm (ends 10pm)

Corn Exchange

Newbury’s favourite comedy club, Jongleur’s nights see a different selection of stand-up comedians each month.

Age Guide: 18+


Groups 10% off

JIMMY TARBUCK

Friday 4 September


Corn Exchange

Top television comedian Jimmy Tarbuck, or Tarby, as he is known to millions of TV viewers, is one of the country’s most evergreen performers and a master of light entertainment. He is at his best in front of a live audience and he will be sharing anecdotes, demonstrating his quickfi re wit and thoroughly entertaining the audience in a show which promises comedy for grown-ups rather than adult comedy.

Age Guide: 13+



COMEDY& ENTERTAINMENT

COMEDY

Book all 3 Jongleurs

shows for £31 (£26 concs)

MITCH BENN AND THE DISTRACTIONSFriday 25 September | 8pm (ends 10.30pm) | New Greenham Arts

Multi-award winner Mitch Benn and his band take to the road in a two hour show packed with new songs and old favourites. Described by The Times as “the country’s leading musical satirist”, for music and comedy fans of all ages this is an evening not to be missed. Song after song of exquisitely crafted satire The Scotsman

Age Guide: 16+ | Tickets: £10


Full programme published in separate brochure every 8 weeks

COMEDY

RUSSELL KANE:HUMAN DRESSAGE



Corn Exchange

Fresh from his sell-out 2009 tour ‘Gaping Flaws’ and one month residency at the prestigious Melbourne Comedy Festival, Russell returns with his highly anticipated new show. Preening, posing, prancing. Why do we? How do we? Join the double if.comedy nominee and star of Live at the Apollo for an evening of fast-paced, tub-thumping merriment.An exceptional comedian, his pace is relentless and his material beautifully observed and exquisitely crafted...inspiring and brilliant Chortle

Age Guide: PG


MILTON JONES:MILTON’S PARADISE

JONES


8pm (ends 9pm)

New Greenham Arts

Milton’s Paradise Jones is a brand new show by Britain’s funniest Milton. Veteran of seven series for Radio 4, as well as appearing on For One Night Only (ITV) twice, last year with Joan Rivers and Tom Jones, the spiky haired marvel is set to bring you his unique brand of nonsense, as he charges about tickling the provinces this autumn, using only the power of the English language and some hats. King of the surreal one-liners The Times

Age Guide: 15+


JEREMY HARDY

Wednesday 18 November


Corn Exchange

Jeremy’s perhaps best remembered as a much younger man, but there is nothing he can do about that now. Still alive and able to speak unaided for lengthy periods, this show will be not so much a one-man show as an under-staffed cavalcade.One minute lewd, the next blimpish, the next acerbic, he is always one step wide of insult and one ahead of expectation The Financial Times

Age Guide: PG



COMEDY CURRY

Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 December

Comedy 8pm | Curry 7pm or 10pm | New Greenham Arts

For the alternative Christmas party, make a date with New Greenham arts and New Greenham Tandoori. Great for offi ce groups, tickets include a buffet curry before or after two stand-up acts and karaoke for those who want to stay after the show.

Age Guide: 18+ | Tickets: £32 (£9 comedy only)

Screen One is our full time digital cinema, with 20 screenings per week of the latest releases, on the top fl oor of the Corn Exchange. Specialising in arthouse, British independent fi lms and world cinema, Screen One complements popular titles showing in the main auditorium. Relax with a glass of wine in the intimate club feel of just 40 seats.

NOW SHOWING31 July – 6 August

Public EnemiesMonsters vs Aliens7 – 13 August

The ProposalIce Age 314 – 20 August

Coco Before ChanelHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

COMING SOONG-ForceMesrine: Killer InstinctMy Sister’s Keeper Broken EmbracesDorian Gray

Seasons, the Corn Exchange café, is open daily

with a menu featuring homemade soups, quiches

and cakes as well as light lunches, main meals

and traditional, homemade desserts. Run by

local caterers Rosemary & Thyme, Seasons

specialises in locally sourced produce. It’s a

great place to stop off from shopping or for

a pre-show drink with friends.

open from

10am - 5pm, Monday to Saturday

MARKET PLACE, NEWBURY, RG14 5BD


VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTS

THE PHOENIX CENTRE

PRESENTS

ARTWORKS FROM

THE PHOENIX

Tue 13 – Thu 22 October

Corn Exchange

The Phoenix Centre is a new West Berkshire Council resource for adults with learning disabilities. It’s a base for a variety of activities, including the visual arts, performing arts and much more. The work on display will be a small selection from a wide range of activities and produced by individuals of all abilities.

KENNET VALLEY GUILD OF

WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND

DYERS PRESENT

WARP, WODE &

WENSLEYDALE

Thu 8 – Sat 17 October

New Greenham Arts

The Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers share their passion for creating textiles from fi bres – spinning, dyeing, weaving, braiding, knitting and felting. Live demonstrations and hands-on workshops enable you to share these skills. A full programme of discovery sessions will be run on 17 October, for more information please call 01635 817480.

NEIL HAGUE PRESENTS

SYMBOLS OF

PEACE, LIFE & LOVE

(DRAW NOT WAR)

Tue 8 – Fri 18 December

New Greenham Arts

The work in this exhibition has been driven by the focus for World Peace. Neil Hague believes that all peace comes from within us and therefore using our creativity is paramount in our desire for achieving inner peace. The exhibition attempts to focuses the viewer on inner states of awareness, to console us and speak of higher levels of consciousness.

STUDIO 8 ARTISTS PRESENT

CRUNCH

AN EXHIBITION WITH BITE

Tue 1 Sep – Fri 2 Oct

New Greenham Arts

Exhibitions are crunch time for artists: what to show, how to present it, how will it relate to the space, the theme or title, other artists’ work?

The resident Studio 8 artists are showing work made over the past year using traditional and unorthodox materials in forms that range from abstract to passionately representational. Work that is witty and profound, as well as pleasurable, can be met here. This is the crunch. Come and look, talk to us and share your thoughts.

ELIZABETH SCOTT PRESENTS

CONTOURS

Tue 27 October –

Thu 26 November

Corn Exchange

Elizabeth Scott’s work is based mainly on exploration of the landscape through drawing, painting and printmaking. She portrays the character of the landscape using shape and colour to create the atmosphere and convey a sense of place. While the landscape paintings are mainly fi gurative, the prints are more diverse and in contrast take on a more abstract nature where the colour, shapes and lines are simplifi ed.

COLIN TAYLOR PRESENTS

A SHORT WALK IN THE BIG LANDSCAPEThu 22 October – Wed 2 December | New Greenham Arts

Some years ago Colin began to climb mountains and became aware of a reciprocal relationship with his arts practice. Hearing the process of painting described as “a site of struggle, doubt and pleasure”, Colin felt that the defi nition applied equally well to both activities and he began to explore the experience of the huge landscapes that he had walked and climbed, within his arts practice.

NEW GREENHAM

ART FAIR

Sunday 6 December

10am – 4pm

New Greenham Arts

New Greenham Art Fair is the perfect place to fi nd that extra special gift or unique art piece for your home. Showcasing original and innovative work by professional artists from all around the region, New Greenham Art Fair provides a great opportunity to meet with and purchase work direct from the artist. Browse stalls of jewellery, ceramics, paintings, prints, and sculptures all under one roof.

Entry by donation

(free parking, café/bar)

TESSA KIRBY PRESENTS

PAINTINGS BY TESSA KIRBY

Wed 2 September – Thu 8 October Corn Exchange

Tessa’s work is motivated by a love of colour and light. Her subject matter shows her love of nature, in her landscapes and fl owers and her observation of people. She works in a variety of media, mostly pastels, oils and watercolour.


Ever wanted to run your own festival? Well, what are you waiting for?

Take Over the Corn Exchange! is an opportunity for under-25s to plan, programme and manage their own weekend of events at the Corn Exchange. We’ll give you a budget and as much support and advice as you want, and the building is yours to do what you will for the weekend of 17/18 April 2010.

To get started we’re holding a meet-up at the Corn Exchange on Saturday 24 October. Come along to fi nd out more and start planning your takeover! Full details will be available on our website, or get involved through our blog at takeoverthecornexchange.blogspot.com. The day will include a session for parents, teachers and other adults who want to fi nd out more about the project.

LEARNING & PARTICIPATION LEARNING & PARTICIPATION

We’ve got lots going on with the Learning department this Autumn, from encouraging under-25s to invade the building to running monthly meetings for blind and visually-impaired patrons. In addition to the projects we run there are plenty of opportunities around the programme, including post-show discussions and schools workshops with visiting companies – these are highlighted in the main section of the brochure.

If you want more info about any of our activities do get in touch with Sam Sampson on 01635 582666 ext 206 or email [email protected]. You can also check out the Learning section of our website.

Living Pictures is our monthly group for blind and visually impaired patrons to meet and talk about art, music and a host of other topics. We meet on the second Monday of every month from 10.30am to 12 noon in the Corn Exchange. Contact Sam if you need help with transport.

Each year schools across West Berkshire take part in Cineclub, our young fi lmmakers network. Pupils from 8 to 18 script, act, shoot and edit their own fi lms, which are then shown on the big screen in the Corn Exchange three times a year.

WORKSHOPSWe’re running two summer schools in August as well as dance workshops during the Autumn. Tickets for all of these are available through the Box Offi ce, and details of our arts workshops are available online and on our Workshops fl yer.

CIRCUS SKILLS WITH SO AND SO CIRCUS COST: £150 (£125 GROUP DISCOUNT)

The circus is coming to town – and they want you to join them! Talented duo So & So Circus are coming to New Greenham Arts for one week to give a series of workshops on circus skills, from juggling to stiltwalking.1 week Summer school | Mon 10 – Fri 14 August | 10am - 4pm | NGA Auditorium | Age guide: 11-18

EXPERIMENTAL SILKSCREEN PRINTING Cost: £65 (includes one bag and canvas per participant)

Learn different silkscreen techniques, printing on paper, cardboard, fabric and canvas and drawing inspiration from a range of sources from textiles to advertising. Customise your own clothes and bags as well!4 day Summer school | Mon 10 – Thur 13 August | 10am – 12.30pm | NGA Studio 2 | Age guide: 12-18

BEGINNERS’ DANCE Cost: £25 (or £5/session on the door)

This session is for anyone who wants to do some gentle dance. Perfect for getting in shape and having fun at the same time, and a great way to try out a bit of dance if you haven’t done it before.Tuesdays 8 September – 13 October | 6.30pm – 7.30pm | NGA Auditorium | Age guide: 16+

CONTEMPORARY DANCE Cost: £25 (or £5/session on the door)

A more challenging session for dancers with some experience looking for a regular weekly class. Keira is a professional dancer and choreographer, and the classes will focus on dance technique.Tuesdays 8 September – 13 October | 7.30pm – 8.30pm | NGA Auditorium | Age guide: 16+

STREET DANCE WITH BANXY Cost: £5/session

Banxy is a Swindon boy who grew up immersed in hip hop culture, last seen in Newbury in his Busk: Kings of the Sidewalk show. We have teamed up with Swindon Dance to offer you the opportunity to learn to b-boy with the best of them. All abilities and experiences welcome.Tue 15 Sep, Tue 24 Nov | 6pm - 8pm | Corn Exchange | Age guide: 12-18

The Arts Award is a national qualifi cation for 11-25 year-olds interested in the arts - think Duke of Edinburgh, but dedicated to the arts. The Corn Exchange is proud to support the Award, and has recently become an Arts Award Welcome centre, meaning that young people doing the Arts Award are eligible for:• Special ticket deals • Opportunities to meet artists

of all kinds • Access to backstage tours • Involvement in workshops and

other learning projects

YOUTH THEATRE

NEWBURY YOUTH THEATRE

Newbury Youth Theatre are the youth theatre of the Corn Exchange and have been inspiring young people for 25 years, in which time they have produced over 60 performances, involving more than 2,000 participants. They have consistently enjoyed critical acclaim, receiving rave reviews in local and national press and are now widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading young companies. To find out more visit www.newburyyouththeatre.co.ukJunior: 11 to 13 year-olds (6.15pm – 7.15pm Wednesdays)

NYT: 14 to 21 year-olds (7.30pm – 9pm Wednesdays)

SHINING LIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE

The Corn Exchange also supports Shining Lights Youth Theatre. Created in 1998 by Peter Watt and Colin Godfrey, Shining Lights aims to develop skills in performing arts for young people in the Berkshire area, outside of the school environment. We aspire to provide drama that is challenging and interesting for our members and their audiences. For more information visit www.shininglightsyouththeatre.com14 to 21 year-olds (6pm – 9pm Mondays)

Young people can also undertake the Award with the Corn Exchange directly – contact Sam Sampson for more details.

St. Gabriel’s sponsor the Corn Exchange


SUPPORTERSCORN EXCHANGE GRATEFULLY

ACKNOWLEDGES CORE FUNDING FROM:

WE ALSO GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE

SUPPORT FROM:

JOIN US BECOME A MEMBERIn common with all theatres we rely on the generous support of companies, individuals and trusts for funds over and above our grant from West Berkshire Council. Every year we need to raise at least £150,000, and as we look to the future there is every chance this will increase. In addition to supporting us by buying tickets there are also a range of other ways you can help to safeguard the future of the theatre. These include becoming a member and making a regular donation of £5 a month, or if you are a local company by becoming a sponsor. For further details please contact Philippa Langrish, Development Manager, on 01635 582666 ext 255 or [email protected].

GOLD & PLATINUM MEMBERS

Accompli, Mrs Janet Bensley, Lord & Lady Carnarvon, Mr & Mrs Griffi n, Mr & Mrs Stark, Mr & Mrs Ian Vickerage.

We also gratefully acknowledge support from:Vodafone UK Foundation, The Colefax Charitable Trust, The Englefi eld Charitable Trust, The Matthew Hodder Charitable Trust, The Big Give, The Thistle Trust.

With thanks to:All volunteers, Benchmark Furniture, Countryside Events, Martin Cleveland, Newbury Racecourse, The Vineyard, Visual Philosophy, Wyevale Garden Centre Hungerford.

Call 01635 555777Or visit newbury.co.uk

All Newbury Building Society members receive a Member Loyalty Card.

10% discount on most live performances at

Newbury Corn Exchange with your local Building Society

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HOW TO BOOK INFORMATION

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ONLINE BOOKINGcornexchangenew.com Our new online booking facility allows you to choose your seats 24 hours a day. No booking fees apply.

TELEPHONE BOOKING Box office 01635 522733 is open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sundays and bank holidays 1 hour before the show starts.

TERMS• Tickets are non-refundable except

in the case of a cancelled event; in the case of a sold-out show £1 per ticket will be payable on tickets returned for resale.

• There is a £1 charge for postage if required.

• Groups of ten or more receive 10% off most performances.

• Friends of the Corn Exchange receive 10% discount off most performances.

• Those eligible for concessionsinclude (with proof) ages under 19, senior citizens, full-time students, benefit and family credit claimants, key workers, Equity cardholders and Registered Disabled. Registered disabled get a free ticket for their companion.

• West Berkshire Councilemployees are entitled to 10% off most performances.

• Please note that only one discount per ticket may apply. Concession tickets purchased online or over the phone will need to be collected in order to show proof of eligibility. Tickets for babies (where suitable) up to 18 months cost a £1 administration fee.

• Where family tickets are available, a family consists of 4 people, at least two of which are under 19

• All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

POST SHOW DISCUSSIONSJoin the company after the show for a discussion about what you’ve just seen.

FILMSDetails of films showing at the Corn Exchange are listed in a separate leaflet, available from the box office. Film listings are also on the website or email [email protected] to receive our free weekly email.

EMAIL LISTSTo sign up to receive our regular newsletter, including last minute offers, exclusive email deals and information about new events, send an email to [email protected]

VOLUNTEERSThe people who assist the Front of House managers are Volunteers. Events simply couldn’t happen without them. Volunteers also help in other areas of the Corn Exchange when needed. If you are 18 or over and would like to be part of a friendly team, please contact the Front of House team on 01635 582666 x 208, or email [email protected]

DATA PROTECTION POLICYThe Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust is committed to complying with The Data Protection Act (1998) and to upholding the principles of good information handling practice.

ACCESS• Please tell the box office when

booking if you require the induction loop (the Corn Exchange only) oruse a wheelchair.

• Corn Exchange is fully accessible, with a disabled drop off point behind the theatre (Bear Lane).

• Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts welcome guide dogs.

• New Greenham Arts gallery, auditorium and Tandoori are accessible to wheelchair usersand toilets are also accessible.

The Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust is registered charity 1080567 and 3908975 company limited by guarantee.New Greenham Arts is managed by The Corn Exchange and funded by Greenham Common Community Trust (www.greenham-common-trust.co.uk).

FOR HIRE

Corn Exchange Auditorium, New Greenham Arts, Bar 1861 and Screen One can be hired.

With its central location and sophisticated bar Corn Exchange is an ideal venue for hosting your conference, meeting, seminar, workshop or party. We offer fi rst class facilities, excellent catering, dedicated support staff and personalised service to ensure your event is a success.

For more information contact Philippa Langrish on 01635 582666 ext 255 or email [email protected].

TRAVEL• There is a car park directly in front of New Greenham Arts

• Corn Exchange is surrounded by a number of large car parks, £1 payable after 6pm.

• Corn Exchange is in the town centre, 5 minutes walk from the station.

HOW TO FIND USCorn ExchangeMarket Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BDAdministration 01635 582666 Fax 01635 [email protected]

New Greenham Arts113 Lindenmuth Way, New Greenham Park, Newbury, Berks RG19 6HNAdministration 01635 817480Fax 01635 [email protected]

FRIENDS PRIORITY BOOKING OPENS: MONDAY 13 JULY 2009

PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS: MONDAY 20 JULY 2009


Documents

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 09 · SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 09 Moonﬂ eet 01635 522733 Corn Exchange Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD Administration 01635 582666 Fax 01635 582223 [email protected]