A Battersea Arts Centre Production

Town Hall Cherubs is made with Theatre Ad Infinitum, Amy Pitt, Ted Barnes & Amy Pennington

Programme

Bedtime Story Inside!

WELCOME TO BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRETown Hall Cherubs takes inspiration from the architecture of our beautiful old Town Hall building, from the mosaic floors to the marble staircase and

the hidden cherubs in our foyer’s ceiling. The show has been developed over the last year through Scratch performances and workshops with

audiences, artists, academics and heritage experts.

Town Hall Cherubs is part of our Mini Heritage Festival - a month for families to explore the history of our cherished old Town Hall building. Turn to the back of this programme to see all that there is to discover.

THE TOWN HALL CHERUBS COMPANYCHERUB’S STORY

Conceived by Sarah Golding & Sophie Bradey Written and Directed by Sarah Golding

Cherub Barra CollinsDani Danielle MarshallDesigner Kirsty Harris

Design Assistants Naomi Kuyck-Cohen & Esme DuncanHarp performed by Hayley Wild

THE KALEIDOSCOPECreated by Ted Barnes & Amy Pitt

THE LITTLE FRIENDSCreated by Amy Pennington

THE MAGIC STAIRCASECreated by Theatre Ad Infinitum

Devised by George Mann, Nir Paldi & Deborah PughSarah the Dragon Deborah Pugh

Directed by George MannDesigned by Kirsty Harris

Costume by Naomi Kuyck-Cohen

‘The Sleepy Cherub’ bedtime story written by Fionnuala Thompson and illustrated by Rosie Brooks

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WELCOME TO BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE

THE TOWN HALL CHERUBS COMPANY

Lighting Designer Anthony Arblaster Sound Designer Tom Lishman

Creative Consultant Tom BowtellProducer Sophie Bradey

Assistant Producer Sara SnookStage Manager Laura Hammond

Assistant Stage Manager Chloe TurnerFront of House Pippa Davis

Production Manager Daniel Palmer Technical Manager Matt O’Leary

Deputy Production Manager Frances DawesLighting & Sound Operation

Battersea Arts Centre Technical Team

THEATRE AD INFINITUM - The Magic Staircase

Theatre Ad Infinitum is an international ensemble that develops original theatre for diverse audiences. Their work has toured the world to critical

acclaim and received 2 Stage Awards, an Off West End Award, and 2 Argus Angel Awards. Previous productions include Translunar Paradise, Ballad of the

Burning Star and Light. Town Hall Cherubs is their first show for children.

AMY PITT & TED BARNES - The Kaleidoscope

Amy is an artist who creates immersive and site-specific theatre. Working with communities nationally and internationally, she develops visual ideas

and narratives to create large-scale performative installations. Ted is a multi-instrumental musician, producer and composer. He works in

film, theatre and circus.

AMY PENNINGTON - The Little Friends

Amy is an artist and illustrator who works predominantly with drawing and people. As well as Battersea Arts Centre, she is currently working with Open

Barbers. She has recently shown work at Enclave Gallery.

COMMISSIONED ARTISTS

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The children and families of The Bee’s Knees who helped test early ideas for the show; Anne-Marie Baladi & Jack In The Box Nursery;

Ian, Erin & Laurel Golding; Helen White & Sue Quelch.

The artists, academics & specialists who contributed ideas & feedback to the making of Town Hall Cherubs: Guy Dartnell, Kathy Gouche, Jo Belloli, Jo Graham, Tim Webb, Ben Faulks, Tom Penn, Felix

Mortimer, Joshua Nawras, Daniel Naddafy, Jon Bishop, Judith Williams, Verity Standen, Ruby Glaskin, Bootworks, Nel Crouch, Tom Spencer, Lucy Shaw, Foxy and Husk, Sally-Anne Donaldson, Lauren Cameron, Cristiana

Maranca, Tash Dummelow, Taptap Theatre, Nigel Barrett, Louise Mari, Sean Mahoney & Kazuko Hohki.

Our design volunteers Polly Denton, Lewis Oyeghe, Alice Dowden, Natasha Jones, Sarah Caldwell-Watson, Norbert Szabo, Sasha Bond, Paula Augusta

Capuano, Marine Conan, Augusta Capuano, Manon Santi, Natalia Werkowska.

Special thanks to The Christmas Forest, London’s favorite ethical tree-tailer,

for our beautiful Christmas tree.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK...

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A special story for you

to read at bedtime

Up in the heavens, nestled so high Our friend the cherub let out a sigh

He wanted to journey down to the ground And explore the treasures all hidden around.

The Sleepy Cherub

love Cherub x

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He reached for an apple, sweet round and gold A fantastic adventure began to unfold Worlds of light and worlds of sound

Each garland he saw marked new joys to be found.

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His bravery brought him treasures untold:Bees and dragons and apples of gold.

But the greatest treasure he found was his friends To hold in his heart at the journey’s end.

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MR. MOUNTFORD’S KALEIDOSCOPIC CHRISTMAS

YOUNG AT HEART

FAMILY SATURDAY SPECIALS

19 Dec - 3 Jan

Join our quest to find an enormous kaleidoscope hidden deep in Battersea’s old Town Hall. A fully supervised workshop for adventurers aged 6-9,

while little ones attend Town Hall Cherubs.

Craft Activity Amy PittPerformers Toby Peach & Deborah Pugh

Producer Jessie Wyld

4 Dec - 4 Jan

A free, interactive exhibition for all ages celebrating children’s creativity at Battersea Arts Centre through the decades.

Created by Ruth Paton Producer Jessie Wyld

Heritage Consultancy Sue Walker for Wandsworth Museum

28 Nov & 19 Dec

Fun, food and free festive activities inspired by the features of our building for ages 0-11.

MORE FOR FAMILIES THIS CHRISTMAS...As part of the Mini Heritage Festival - a month for families to explore the

history of our cherished old Town Hall building.

THE BEE’S KNEESVisit our magical indoor play space for children aged 0-5 and their grown-ups. It can also be hired for children’s parties on Saturdays.

Visit bac.org.uk/beesknees for details and full opening times.

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