The Berry Theatre Spring 2013

Spring 2013

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WelcomeThe Berry Theatre’s spring 2013 programme is packed with some great productions and another free Festival thanks to Hedge End Town Council.

This season will be my last at The Berry Theatre as I step down to take up the new artistic directorship at Derby Theatre. Since we opened in April 2011 I have enjoyed working with the team, partners and our audiences immensely and I feel very proud to have been a part of its first steps. In just 18 months The Berry Theatre has exceeded all expectations and been a huge success both for artists, who have been delighted to perform in its brilliant surroundings, and for the community who have attended high-quality shows and taken part in a range of special participatory sessions. I look forward to seeing The Berry Theatre grow from strength-to-strength and hope you will continue to support this fantastic venue.

Sarah Brigham Director

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The Berry Theatre is managed under agency by Eastleigh Borough Council.

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Tuesday 12 March 7.30pm

Page To Stage A platform for new and emerging writing talent in Hampshire.

The Berry Theatre presents an evening of script - in - hand performances by our creative team and associates.

You will see work in progress, presented by a creative team of people looking to offer an example of how these plays could work on stage for the first time.

The scripts will be the result of weekend writing workshops, to develop short new plays, especially for The Berry Theatre.

Where possible we will try and link plays by theme, but always with an eye to showcase varied styles and different approaches to writing for the stage.

This is an excellent opportunity for audience members and writers to discuss new work and see work in progress by emerging playwrights in Hampshire.

Tickets: £5

Interested in writing for Page to Stage?

Contact [email protected] or on

023 8062 7807

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The Storyteller 10-10.45am

Join our Storytellers who will delight

under 5s and their families with tales

including Guess How Much I Love You.

Workshops Drama 11.15am-12.15pm – for children aged 8+ and

their parents or carers to enjoy together.

Willow Weaving 11-11.45am & 12-12.45pm – weave

a heart.

Music 12.30-1.30pm – for families.

Set design 10.30am-12.30pm – create a miniature set

(for ages 4+)

Backstage Theatre Tour 10-10.45am

Free film screenings Hotel Transylvania (U) 2pm

Dracula runs a high-end resort away from

the human world, but his world could

come crashing down when a human

stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine

to his daughter!

An American in Paris (U) 4pm

Gotta sing! Gotta dance!! Gotta paint!!!

Now digitally restored 60 years after

it swept the Oscars, Gene Kelly and

Leslie Caron star in this classic romantic

roundelay.

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H E D G E E N D F E S T I v a L

Hedge End FestivalSaturday 9th March 10am-5pm

Supported by Hedge End Town Council

Free event

Set model created by Designer John Barber

Home really is where the heart is, so Hedge End Town Council present a festival to celebrate the best kind of love – family!

Booking information

Tickets are FREE to all events, workshops and films on

this day.

Workshops are suitable for all ages unless otherwise

stated.

It is essential to book in advance to avoid

disappointment by calling our Box Office on

01489 799 499.

Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served

basis (max 4 tickets per workshop/event/film per caller).

Our Café Bar will also be open for light refreshments.

Friday 8th February

7.45pm

Pulling FacesWith the support of Hedge End Town Council we are delighted to be giving away 100 free tickets to residents of Hedge End to see Louise Jameson’s hilarious Pulling Faces (see page 6). an acerbic, topical comedy about society’s obsession with youth, beauty and transformation. To claim your tickets (max 4 per caller) please contact our Box Office on 01489 799 499. You will need to confirm your full Hedge End address and postcode.



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After a sell-out five star run at the Edinburgh Festival, Les Enfants Terribles tour the UK with their award-winning and critically acclaimed show The Trench.

From the team behind The Terrible Infants, Ernest and the Pale Moon and The vaudevillains, The Trench is inspired by the true story of a miner who became entombed in a tunnel during World War One.

as the horror threatens to engulf him, he finds that not everything

Friday 19th April 7.30pm

house presents Les Enfants Terribles with

The Trench in the darkness is what it seems, as he discovers a strange world beneath the mud and death. Setting off on an epic journey of salvation, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur...

Written by Oliver Lansley and with music by acclaimed artist alexander Wolfe, this new show “from razor sharp theatre company” Les Enfants Terribles (The Telegraph), blends puppetry, live music and physical performance to tell this powerful story.

Tickets: £12 / £10 conc. School

group booking £8 plus one free

ticket for every ten booked

Educational workshops are also available. Please contact our Drama Development team on 023 8062 7827 for further information.

Suitable for ages: 12+

www.lesenfantsterribles.co.uk

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Fast-moving, inventive and highly entertaining, Teechers is John Godber’s brilliant take on life at a modern Comprehensive.

Through their hilarious end-of-term play, three fifth-formers exuberantly sketch the new drama teacher’s progress through two terms of recalcitrant classes, cynical colleagues and obstructive caretakers. Disillusioned, he departs for the safe waters of a private school, and leaves behind his students, whose youthful irreverence gives

Friday 26th April 4pm & 8pm

Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park presents

Teechers By John Godber

way to despair.

Brought to the stage by highly acclaimed Blackeyed Theatre with high energy, break-neck comedy and breathtaking ensemble performances, Teechers is a modern classic with something vital to say about education for the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.

“Sharp-witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat. Like a sociology textbook, but with jokes” – The Times

Tickets: £12 / £10 conc. School

group booking £8 plus one free

ticket for every ten booked

Educational workshops are also available. Please contact our Drama Development team on 023

8062 7827 for further information.


Running time 1 hr 40 minutes

approx (plus interval)

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C O M E D Y

Saturday 2nd February 8pm

Jo Caulfield presents

Better The Devil You Know The minute Jo Caulfield hits the stage you know you’re in for a good time. Nominated as ‘Funniest Woman’ (LAFTA Awards) and ‘Best Female Stand-Up’ (Chortle Awards), Jo Caulfield is one of the most popular and successful female stand-up comedians in the country.

Star of Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s That Jo Caulfield again and recently seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and The apprentice: You’re Fired.

Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners in this celebration of anger. Come and join Jo as she shares acerbic stories about dating, relationships, bad service, wrestling with a self-scanner in Tesco and humiliating herself in public.

Tickets: £14 / £12 conc.


www.jocaulfield.com

“Sharp-witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat. Like a sociology textbook, but with jokes” – The Times

Friday 5th April 7pm and Saturday 6th April 2pm & 7pmThe Berry Youth Theatre presents a Double-Bill of

Daffodil Scissors and BurnThe Berry Youth Theatre directed by Milk Presents give a unique portrait of young people today in this exciting double bill. A refreshing evening of theatre with something to say about the world.

Daffodil Scissors by Philip Ridley Daffodil lives along with his mum! And living with mum, well it ain’t much fun!Come and meet Daffodil as he tries to beat the bullies, make new friends and meets someone who might change his life forever....

Burn by Deborah Gearing - There was this boy who kept asking questions.- Then what happened?- I don’t like this bit.- Shut up and tell it. Just tell it.This is the story of Birdman. Fifteen years old, no family, no friends - a loner with nothing to lose. One lazy afternoon, down on the riverbank, the friends he never had narrate the story of his dramatic last day.


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Monday 25th February 7.30pm

The Best of Chortle Comedy TourChortle proudly presents an evening of award winning comedy!

Eric Lampaert (winner Latitude Comedy Competition 2010, T4 Rising Star 2012, Life’s Too Short, Cardinal Burns) introduces the fantastic Matt Richardson (Finalist Chortle Student Comedy award, Finalist So You Think You’re Funny?), Julian Deane (Runner Up Barbican New act of the Year 2011, Winner Laughing Horse 2010, Tour Support for Seann Walsh UK tour 2011) and the phenomenal Tom Rosenthal (Star of Friday Night Dinner, Paramount award winner, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the year 2011, British Comedy award nominee 2011).

Join us for a night of trophy worthy laughs!


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“Quirky with an eye for the absurd and a couple of near-Izzardian flourishes… energy that is such that it’s almost osmotic” – The Stage (on Eric Lampaert)

Friday 8th February 7.45pm

Pulling Faces Louise Jameson plays 12 different characters, and tells us what has brought her to this critical point in her life. Should she go under the knife to enhance her looks, or ... to hell with it, go on a date with her toy boy?

Pulling Faces is an acerbic, topical comedy about society’s obsession with youth, beauty and transformation.

Louise plays Joanne Taylor - a former Tv Diva who is on the verge of her 55th birthday, seriously single, ‘hot-flushing’ and about to make some drastic changes in her life.


For adult audiences (minimum recommended age 14)

Hedge End Residents

With the support of Hedge End Town Council we

are delighted to be giving away 100 free tickets to residents of Hedge End to see Louise Jameson’s

Pulling Faces. To claim your tickets (max 4 per caller)

please contact our Box Office on 01489 799 499. You

will need to confirm your full Hedge End address and

postcode.

“Bridget Jones thirty years on!” – Hackney Gazette


Henry loved books, but not like you and I like books…he loved to EAT books. This exciting theatre adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book by Bootworks Theatre follows the story of a boy with a voracious appetite for books. And better still, he realises the more books he eats, the smarter he gets. But a book-eating diet isn’t the healthiest of habits, as Henry soon finds out!

Come and see this unique performance in the company’s

Saturday 16th March Shows between 12-1.30pm & 2.30-4pm

house presents Bootworks Theatre’s

The Incredible Book Eating Boyworld-renowned Black Box theatre and watch Bootworks bring the pages to life!

an exciting adventure for 4+ year olds, and their grown-ups using live performance, puppetry and back projection. Each performance is 5 minutes long, performed for two people at a time and repeats 30 times per day. The show is performed inside Henry’s very own bedroom providing books to read and activity packs. Each show is presented to one child and an accompanying adult, or one

adult, at a time. all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Tickets: £5 per show


“Incredible Book Eating Boy is just brilliant, a real five minute wonder.” – Lyn Gardner


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Imagine you could have anything you wanted...the best that money can buy. Unfortunately for the little King, he already has that, and he still feels something’s missing. That is, until he is enchanted by the most beautiful sound in the world and finds friendship in the most unexpected place.

Horse + Bamboo make theatre that is fantastically visual. This age old story from Hans Christian andersen is told through a mesmerising blend of masks,

Tuesday 26th March 4.30pm

house presents Horse & Bamboo Theatre’s

The Nightingalepuppetry, animation, vivid performance and original music.

a sweet, funny and beautiful show for families.

“… A theatrical spell, which is quite unique… and accessible to everyone.” - The Guardian

Tickets: £6

Special family offer: Four tickets

for £22 or five tickets for £26 (to

receive the special offer please call

the Box Office on 01489 799 499)


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Tom says he can’t understand his little sister Ruby. She always wants to be someone else: a pop star, a model, a princess...

Ruby says she just wants to be a grown-up, with no one telling her what to do, how to dress and where to go...

Mum says you should be careful what you wish for....!

a delightful new play taking a light-hearted look at the pressure of consumerism on young minds and learning what happiness really means.

Tuesday 19th February 2pm

Pied Piper Theatre presents

My BIG Little SisterWith tours in schools, regional theatres and London’s West End, Pied Piper has touched the hearts and imaginations of hundreds of thousands of children.

“A Shining Example of Children’s Theatre” – Surrey advertiser (on Laura’s Star 2010/11)

“Exciting, funny and deeply poignant, was an absolute gift.” – Chichester Observer (on The Big Enormous Present)

Tickets: £6





Suitable for ages: 4-8

Illustrated story and family

fun pack available at www.

piedpipertheatre.co.uk


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The Berry Theatre is delighted that its family programme is supported by www.snows.toyota.co.uk

Once upon a time in the future…

… there will be a little girl called Bobbie. Bobbie will live with her inventor dad in a house filled with technology. Bobbie and her dad will have everything they need – until one day, Bobbie announces that she’s lonely and she wishes she had a little brother.

So Bobbie’s dad locks himself away in his lab and works day and night to create a special present for Bobbie… a robot

Wednesday 10th April 1pm

Tall Stories presents

My Brother the Robotlittle brother. Bobbie loves her new little brother, and tells him all about how the world works. But when Bobbie gets into danger one day, will her robot brother save her?

Tall Stories (the company that brought you The Gruffalo, Twinkle Twonkle and The Snail and the Whale) presents its new show, combining humour, music and storytelling for everyone aged 4 and up.

Tickets: £6








F I L M

Film Screenings 2013Pick your film. The adventure is about to begin…

Thursday 10th January 7.30pm

Skyfall (12a)

Bond’s (Daniel Craig) loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her and he must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Saturday 12th January 10am & 2pm

Frankenweenie (PG)

When victor’s pet dog Sparky is hit by a car, he decides to bring him back to life, but his family, friends and neighbours don’t take too kindly to having a bolt-necked dog from the dead running around.

Saturday 26th January 2pm & 7.30pm

The Last Dogs of Winter (PG)

One man, 150 Canadian Eskimo dogs, and lots of polar bears. all of them living on the edge, and the last of their kind. In a remote and harshly beautiful corner of northern Manitoba, Brian Ladoon devotes his life to preserving and breeding the Qimmiq, Canada’s indigenous Eskimo dog.

Thursday 7th February 7.30pm

Gambit (12a)

In this crime comedy, Harry Dean (Colin Firth) portrays an art expert who hatches a plan to fool a billionaire collector into buying a newly-discovered Monet painting.


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Saturday 9th February 2pm & 7.30pm

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (12a)

Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart) are reveling in parenthood, while Bella gets used to her new powers. When the volturi swear to destroy her, the Cullens are forced to amass an army from the vampire clans in order to protect their daughter.

Monday 18th February 10am & 2pm

Rise of the Guardians (PG)

This epic animated adventure follows a group of legendary childhood heroes including Santa Claus, Tooth Fairy and Jack Frost. When Pitch (Jude Law), an evil spirit, tries to take over the world, these immortal guardians have to protect the hopes and dreams of children everywhere.

Friday 22nd February 7.30pm

Great Expectations (12a)

Dickens’ classic tale of an orphan’s rise from pauper to gentleman starring Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Robbie Coltrane and David Walliams. a humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.

Saturday 23rd February 2pm & 7.30pm

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (TBC)

Taking us back to the very beginning of “Lord of The Rings”, ‘The Hobbit’ follows Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) epic quest to the Lonely Mountains, to reclaim a treasure stolen by the Dragon Smaug.

Thursday 28th February 7.30pm

Life of Pi (PG)

Directed by ang Lee, ‘Life of Pi’ is the magical tale of a young Indian boy adrift on a boat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger and the strange events that transpire through 227 days in a lifeboat.



F I L M

Thursday 21st March 7.30pm

Les Misérables (TBC)

Based on the world’s longest running stage musical, Jean valjean a paroled prisoner (Hugh Jackman) seeks redemption in 19th Century Fance. Hunted by Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe), Jean meets a factory worker and her young daughter, and their destinies become entwined forever.

Coming soon…

The Impossible (12a)

Based on true events that occurred during 2004’s Southeast asia tsunami, ‘The Impossible’ stars Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts as holidaying parents thrown into the midst of one of the world’s most devastating natural disasters.

Coming soon…

Sammy’s Adventures 2 (TBC)

Sammy and Ray, two leatherback turtles, are shepherding new hatchlings Ricky and Ella out to sea when a poacher swoops in and ships them off to be part of a spectacular aquarium show for tourists in Dubai. How will they hatch a great escape?

Coming soon…

Wreck-It Ralph (TBC)

a video game character attempts to shed his bad-guy image by becoming a first-person shooter, but wreaks havoc in the video-game universe by freeing a digital villain who can only be contained with the help of a most unlikely ally.

TicketsFilm Tickets: £6 / £5 conc / £3.70 children

Earlybird screenings

all 10am screening tickets £2

Berry Recommends

(new and old Berry film favourites!)

Silver Screen

(Classic film screenings)

What’s coming next?Please note screening dates may change subject

to release dates. For up-to-date film programme

and additions please visit


To be added to our film mailing list please email

[email protected]

or call 01489 799 499

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G E T I N v O Lv E D

Get InvolvedAlongside our professional programme we run a busy and exciting Creative Learning programme which sits at the heart of our theatre. Through this we realise opportunities for work with schools, colleges, community groups, individuals and specialist services.

We offer a programme of one-off workshops, theatre tours and range of outreach projects for young people. Our work inspires creativity, improves physical and mental well-being, builds confidence and enhances self esteem, but most importantly – it’s a lot of fun.

To find out how you can get involved please contact Rob Iliffe on 023 8062 7807 or email [email protected]

VolunteerWe are always looking for dedicated volunteers to join our friendly team. You’ll join our sociable team, learn new skills and help make a success of this vibrant new theatre.

We’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected] or call 01489 799 499.

Box office: 01489 799 499

Coming soon…Monday 6th – Tuesday 7th May 7.30pm Reduced Shakespeare Company presents

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] The play that launched a thousand Reductions!

all 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy – 10 years in the West End at the Criterion Theatre. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride.



For further information please visit

www.theberrytheatre.co.uk or call our

Box Office on 01489 799 499.

“Shamelessly heretical!” – Time Out – London

“Gloriously, relaxingly funny.” – Financial Times

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Take PartThe Berry Youth Theatre CompanyOur Youth Theatre Company is open to all young people aged 8 - 16. Currently directed by Milk Presents Theatre Company this is your opportunity to work with professional theatre practitioners to explore all aspects of theatre. Sessions take place weekly in ages groups: 8-10s, 11-13s & 14-16s. We offer the chance to perform at The Berry Theatre and elsewhere.

as the resident Company for The Berry Theatre, you’ll

gain professional experience in state-of-the-art

facilities, developing your skills in all aspects of the

theatre.

For more information and term dates, contact

[email protected] or on 023 8063 7806.

This year The Berry Youth Theatre Company will have

the opportunity to perform a double bill evening of

theatre (see page 14).

Integrated Multi-Arts Group for 5-14yrsIf you like art, dancing, music and drama and enjoy making new friends then this group is for you. The sessions are open to any young person with or without disabilities and we warmly welcome new members.

Based at D@rt Centre, Wildern School, Hedge End

Sessions are £2.50 payable in block of 6 or 12 weeks.

For more information on the group and to join contact

[email protected]

Technical TheatreAre you aged between 15-20 years? Interested in what goes on behind the scenes? If you’d like to gain practical experience working with our professional in-house technicians please contact our Drama Development team on 023 8062 817 or email us at [email protected]


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Thursday 28th March 7.30pm

Limelight Local presents

Sharing the Limelight This performance evening by Limelight Local features an original and devised piece of theatre, based on the theme of leaving college, home and learning to find your own way in life.

The Limelight Local project offers young people who are unemployed or who have learning disabilities the chance to learn new skills, work together as a group in a professional theatre and create a new play.

Tickets: FREE but must be booked in advance to avoid

disappointment by calling 01489 799 499.

For further information about the project contact:

Michelle Bonnel, Eastleigh Borough & Romsey MENCaP

023 8048 3471 or [email protected]

Saturday 27th April 10.30am – 3pm

Kathakali Theatre Day At The Berry Theatre and The D@rt Centre.

Come and spend the day learning about the remarkable culture of Kerala, south India through the colourful art of Kathakali and the storytelling, dance and drama of this beautiful part of the world.

There will be a Kathakali demonstration and workshop in The Berry Theatre led by Kalamandalam vijayakumar and Kalamandalam Barbara vijayakumar.

Discover how a Kathakali actor tells a story through gestures, facial expressions and characters and then make a Kathakali mask to take home.

The D@rt Centre will also be running themed workshops in cookery, art and crafts, and music. You can book for one or all of these workshops during the day.

Tickets: Dance and music workshops: £2 each

Cookery and arts & Craft workshops: £6 each (your

ticket price covers your materials & ingredients).

For more information and to book please contact

The D@rt Centre on 01489 779 471

Suitable for anyone aged 6 and above and their

families



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Writers’ Corner14th January, 11th February, 11th March Mondays 7 – 9pm

Writers’ HubA place for all writers in Hampshire

This monthly writers’ network, led by local playwright

Sean Tyler, is for all writers who live or work in and

around Hampshire and offers you the chance to chat

with other writers, listen to visiting speakers and meet

special guests.

The programme of speakers and guest artists, is

decided and curated by the Hub as well as the

opportunity to get involved in new writing events,

including Page To Stage see page 4.

Tickets: £5 / Free to New Writing South members

To book call Box Office on 01489 799 499

For more information and details of membership

please visit www.newwritingsouth.com

19th January, 16th February, 16th March & 20th April Saturdays 10am – 1pm

Writers’ Squad For young people aged 13 – 17 years.

Whether it is rap, playwriting, short stories, lyrics, poetry or flash fiction that interests you, don’t miss the chance to be a part of an exciting young writers group.

Led by performance poet Paul Lyalls, these monthly

sessions will introduce to a wide range of writing

styles and will support and develop your skills.

You will benefit from visits by guest writers, the

opportunity to complete an arts award and join an

online community of young writers in the South East.

Writers’ Squad will work towards a special showcase

event at The Berry Theatre this summer.

There is currently a waiting list for this programme.

For further information please contact

[email protected], Tel 023 8062 7807

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C O M M U N I T Y P E R F O R M a N C E S

The following events are presented and promoted by hirers of The Berry Theatre. The Berry Theatre therefore cannot accept responsibility for the content of these events or for production values and performances.

Sunday 17th March 3pm

Musical ExtravaganzaThe Royal Marines Association Concert BandBack at The Berry Theatre again by public demand, the Royal Marines association Concert Band returns once more to follow the band’s successful Christmas show here early last December. Once again a full house is expected, so we can only advise that you book your tickets early for this compact seated theatre to avoid any disappointment. as always, expect the music provided to be an eclectic mix of theatre, film and classics interspersed with a few stirring Marches that we know that our audiences enjoy so much. Director of Music Capt Dave Cole looks forward to directing the band and meeting you all once again.

Tickets: £14.50 / £10.50 restricted view

Sunday 21st April 7.30pm

The Swing Commanders Hedge End Carnival CommitteeFive talented musicians playing thirteen different instruments The Swing Commanders take novelty songs waltzes, rags, tunes made famous by the likes of Louis Jordan and the andrews sisters, visit Great amercian Songbook, add sumptuous vocals and make them swing. Everything is done with a wonderful sense of fun creating a night you will remember for a long time.

Tickets: £12 / £10 concessions

www.hedgeendcarnival.org.uk

www.swingcommanders.com

Saturday 20th April 7.30pm

Best of BritishSouthampton Concert Wind BandSouthampton Concert Wind Band returns to The Berry Theatre with a Spring Concert bursting with the best of British Music. a rousing programme spans the decades of great British composition, from Holst to Lloyd Webber, and Kenneth alford to Philip Sparke. Dazzling music arranged and often especially written for the great Wind Band sound.

Tickets: £10 / £8 conc / £4 children

www.southamptonconcertwindband.org

Thursday 31st January 7pm

Atlantic Challenge Hamble Valley Rotary ClubGeoff Holt MBE, the first disabled person to sail unassisted across the atlantic (2009/10), meets Tony Short, the oldest man to row across the atlantic (2011). Find out how to become an entry in the Guinness Book of records! This is a charitable event in aid of ShelterBox and Wetwheels Charitable fund. Glass of wine and nibbles on arrival.

Tickets: £10

www.hamblevalleyrotary.co.uk


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I N F O R M a T I O N


We are dedicated to bringing our audiences a vibrant programme of high quality drama, children’s theatre, comedy, music and film. Alongside this our ambitious Creative Learning Programme gives people from across our community the opportunity to learn new skills and experience life in a professional theatre.

To achieve all this we rely on sponsorship and donations. Through the Following chances to support extraordinary talent and community engagement we would like to ask for your help:

Take Your Seat Minimum donation £150This scheme gives you the chance to name a seat in our auditorium supporting the theatre in a lasting and memorable way. a plate will be engraved with your choice of wording, becoming part of the theatre’s very fabric.

Become a Squarefooter £30, £50 per couple‘Own’ a square foot of the theatre and help us to realise the theatre’s full potential. Your important contribution will be given lasting recognition on our Squarefooters name board at the entrance to the theatre space.

Support UsJoin our Friends Scheme £30, £50 per coupleOur friends share our passion for the performing-arts and creative learning. Friendship is nice, so we treat our friends. You can look forward to:

• Season information and priority booking

• Discounts and promotional offers on selected shows

• Your name being displayed on our website

• Meeting artists, staff and the Director at our annual Friends pre-show party

• A membership card entitling you to promotional offers and 10% discount at our Bar

How to donateDonating is easy, simply call our Box Office on 01489 799 499 and quote the scheme you would like to donate to with your credit or debit card details at the ready. alternatively you can send a cheque to FREEPOST RSRC-YYEa-UHUT, The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Southampton, Hants SO30 4EJ or by requesting an invoice from Ellie Russell, Marketing Officer, [email protected] or 023 8062 7810

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Introducing our sister venue

The Berry Theatre’s sister venue The Point, Eastleigh welcomes over 85,000 visitors a year to a vibrant programme of dance, contemporary performance, music, comedy and children’s theatre.

Home to a variety of dance classes for all ages and the borough’s largest

professionally run youth theatre, The Point is also dedicated to the support of the region’s artistic talent through its associate scheme. Its state-of-the-art Creation Space has welcomed artists of international standing into the heart of the town.

The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh SO50 9DE Box Office 023 8065 2333 www.thepointeastleigh.co.uk

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Online: www.theberrytheatre.co.uk

By phone: 01489 799 499

(please note credit and debit card transactions are subject to a £1 admin fee)

In person or by post: Our Box Office will open one hour before each show and 45 minutes before each film.

The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hants SO50 9DE

Please make cheques payable to:Eastleigh Borough Council

Reserved tickets are held for three working days after which they will be released for sale.

Seating plan

ConcessionsUnless otherwise stated concessions on our professional and film programme are available for under 16s, full-time students, senior citizens, registered disabled and registered unemployed. We kindly ask that you bring identification. Concessionary prices for community performances may be different. Please check when booking.

*Group bookings: One free ticket for every 10 booked for the same performance.

*Changing tickets: Tickets are non-refundable but can be changed for another performance of the same show incurring an administration fee of £1

*Family Friendly: Children are welcome at The Berry Theatre. Please ensure that children under the age of 10 are accompanied by an adult. Some professional shows may allow children and toddlers under 18 months to sit on their parent/carer’s lap. Please check age restrictions at the time of booking. *Terms and conditions apply, please call our Box Office for further information.

We’re accessible…We want to make sure your enjoy your visit. Please talk to our Box Office staff about any special requirements when booking.

Full wheelchair access The Berry Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible. Please book wheelchair seating in advance via our Box Office on 01489 799 499 to ensure your needs are fully catered for on arrival.

Infra red hearing system The Berry Theatre benefits from an infra red hearing facility for those hard of hearing. Please ask at the box office for details.

Assistance Dogs We welcome registered assistance dogs in all areas of our building.

Large Print brochures and audio guides We can offer a large print version or audio version of our season brochure.

A Berry Relaxed Performance (*see pg5) This season we have added a relaxed performance to our Christmas show, at this performance:• there will be additional staff to help our

audiences with seating and access around the theatre

• the lighting will be a little higher in the theatre during the performance and we won’t have any blackouts or strobe lighting

• our staff and the actors will have a relaxed attitude to noise from audience members (voluntary and involuntary)

• audience members can leave the auditorium at any point and there will be staff to help them leave safely

• we will add extra wheelchair spaces and offer free Companion Tickets.

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Our theatre is located on Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire and easily reached by public transport.

By BusWe can be reached by numerous bus services which stop directly outside The Berry Theatre.

Bluestar 3 offers an hourly service between Southampton and Hedge End via Bitterne, 7 days a week. Call: 0871 200 2233.

The velvet a offers an hourly service from Boorley Green, Botley, Hedge End, West End and Eastleigh, 7 days a week. Call: 023 8061 2288.

The Brijan 8 service offers an hourly service from Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Botley, Hedge End, Fair Oak, Colden Common and Eastleigh, Mon - Sat. Call: 01489 788138.

The First 26 service links Fareham, Botley, Hedge End Hamble and Netley, Mon- Sat service. For travel advice call 023 80224 854.

By TrainHedge End train station is 1.5 miles from the theatre. The station is served by lots of local taxi companies which can be booked in advance. Trains run directly from Eastleigh and Winchester to the North West and Botley and Fareham to the East.

By BikeWildern School next to the theatre has space for 146 bicycles to be stored under cover in an open, visible area where they can easily be locked for safe keeping.

By CarFrom the M27, take junction 7 towards Hedge End village. at the traffic lights in the village, turn left down Wildern Lane. The Berry Theatre is 200m down the road on your right.

Parking is available at the following location:Budgens, Upper Northam Road, Hedge End, SO30 4DYThanks to our friends at Budgens there are 92 FREE parking spaces just five minutes walk from the theatre. To use Eastleigh Borough Council’s popular “Park and Stride” facility, park at the store and follow the signs along the short walk to the theatre.

Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End SO30 4EJNo parking on site for daytime performances.

There is limited parking available on the Wildern School site for evening performances. Please park courteously.

Hiring The Berry TheatreThe Berry Theatre is available for community and commercial hires. Our theatre boasts a state-of-the-art technical specification including digital camera projection, digital audio and lighting and a tension grid, offering easy access to rigging facilities. Total seating capacity is 306 with flexible and accessible seating.

For further information email [email protected] or call 023 8062 7820.

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At a glance

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January10th F Film screening: Skyfall

12th F Film screening: Frankenweenie

14th GI Writers’ Hub

19th GI Writers’ Squad

26th F Film screening: The Last Dogs of Winter

31st CP Hamble valley Rotary Club presents atlantic Challenge

February2nd C Jo Caulfield presents Better

The Devil You Know

7th F Film screening: Gambit

8th C Louise Jameson presents Pulling Faces

9th F Film screening: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2



18th F Film screening: Rise of the Guardians

19th CT Pied Piper Theatre presents My BIG Little Sister

22nd F Film screening: Great Expectations

23rd F Film screening: The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey

25th C The Best of Chortle Comedy Tour

28th F Film screening: Life of Pi

March9th GI Hedge End Festival


12th T Page to Stage

16th CT house presents Bootworks Theatre’s The Incredible Book Eating Boy


17th CP The Royal Marines association Concert Band presents Musical Extravaganza

21st F Film screening: Les Misérables

26th CT house presents Horse & Bamboo Theatre’s The Nightingale

28th GI Sharing the Limelight

April5th & 6th T The Berry Youth Theatre

presents Daffodil Scissors and Burn

10th CT Tall Stories presents My Brother the Robot

19th T house presents Les Enfants Terribles with The Trench


20th CP Southampton Concert Wind Band

21st CP Hedge End Carnival Committee presents The Swing Commanders

26th T Blackeyed Theatre presents Teechers

27th GI Kathakali Theatre Day


Documents

The Berry Theatre Spring 2013