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What’s OnJanuary – April 2020
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We are very excited for all that 2020 holds!
Our aim is to offer a vibrant programme of arts and entertainment for everyone and we have some of thebest in Live Music, Comedy, Cinema, Family Events, Classical Music, Art Workshops, Theatre and communityprojects for you to enjoy this season.
We look forward to welcoming Steve Knightley (of Show of Hands fame), as well as popular touring duoWilson & Wakeman. One of the country’s best loved comics, Jo Brand, joins us in February to try out herlatest material, and in March our literary festival returns to inspire readers, writers and literature lovers ofall ages. We will be screening several Oscar contending films, launching a new Friday morning potteryclass, and displaying some amazing artwork in our gallery!
We want our venue and arts programme to be as accessible as possible so, for those lucky enough to beunder 25, we offer reduced price tickets for cinema, live streaming and our classical programme. We arehosting a relaxed screening of ‘The Lion King’ which is designed to be welcoming and accessible toneurodiverse visitors, including those with Autism or Dementia. Our lunchtime classical series gives visitorsthe chance to enjoy live performances during daylight hours on a pay-what-you-can basis, and ourCommunity Drum Circle (only £5!) presents a fantastic opportunity to come together, have fun and makemusic! If you have any questions or suggestions regarding your visit, simply give us a call.
Our mission is to enrich, entertain and inspire the community. Whatever brings you through the doors wepromise you a warm welcome and good time. We hope to see you soon!
The Cranleigh Arts Centre Team
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WELCOMECONTENTSWelcome 3
Music 4 - 6
Classical Music 7 - 8
Community & Fundraising 9
Cinema 10 - 11
Event Cinema 12 - 15
Literary Festival 16 - 18
Theatre 19
Family Shows and Events 20 - 21
Kids’ Crafts 22
Workshops 23 - 24
Exhibitions 25
Comedy 26
Handmade in Cranleigh 27
Volunteers 27
Regular Groups & Classes 28
Contact Details 28
Venue Hire 29
Getting Here 30
Friends’ Scheme 30
Booking Information 31
Diary 32
Refreshments:Our friendly tea bar serves a delicious range ofsnacks, cakes and refreshments throughoutopening hours. A selection of wines, beers, spiritsand soft drinks are also available to purchase fromour fully licensed bar, open during selected eveningevents. Beat the crowd and order your intervaldrinks before the show!
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Cover image: Mimi and the Mountain Dragon
Dates for your diary... We close for our Christmas break on 22 December 2019, reopening on Friday3 January 2020. Don’t forget onlinebooking is available 24/7 atwww.cranleighartscentre.org
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Leather & Lace: The RockAnthems & Power Ballads Show Saturday 25 January, 7.30pm £18.50 A dynamic new show bringing all those Classic RockAnthems and Power Ballads you know and love to theCranleigh stage. Presented by a 7-piece rock bandfeaturing some of the finest musicians & singers on thecircuit today you can expect to hear classic tracks fromartists such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Starship, Heart, Queen,Whitesnake, Europe, Boston, Cher, Foreigner, BryanAdams, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Mr Mister, Extreme, KISS,Toto, Def Leppard, Van Halen and many more. A show forall ages that will have you singing along to every song! A
MUSICWilson & WakemanFriday 17 January, 8pm£16Featuring Damian on vocals and acoustic guitar andAdam on piano, vocals and acoustic guitar. Best known asthe keyboard and guitar player with Ozzy Osbourne andBlack Sabbath, Adam has released 9 albums with fatherRick Wakeman and 4 solo albums. Damian is widelyknown for bands such as Headspace, Threshold and RickWakeman’s English Rock Ensemble. They’ll play songsfrom their back catalogues, intertwined with stories andmemories from their extensive touring careers.
“Great musicianship, great singing, great songs and agreat atmosphere.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
Catfish Saturday 8 February, 8pm £12 in advance, £14 on the door UK and British Blues Award winning band Catfish are anexcellent live band with a phenomenal frontman in 25year old guitarist/vocalist Matt Long. Over 2 years theyreceived 5 nominations in the British Blues Awards andlast year were awarded a UK Blues Award as Blues Act ofthe Year (England). Two of their albums have reached no. 1 in the IBBA Blues Airplay Charts, with Broken Manvoted album of the year by IBBA.
“One of the finest live bands in Britain today. The qualityof musicianship is outstanding and in Matt Long, theyhave one of the greatest young guitarists on the scene today...” Blues Matters Magazine A
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The Ron Green Big Band Friday 28 February, 8pm £12 The Ron Green Big Band returns to Cranleigh Arts with awhole host of well-known favourites, sure to get thosetoes tapping! With members from across Sussex,Hampshire and Surrey and a repetoire including Swing,Big Band classics, Latin and Funk, the band haveremained a popular choice for local music lovers. The RonGreen Big Band currently perform under the musicaldirection of Xav Riley, an accomplished Ewhurst musician.
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Darren PageThe Voice of Roy Orbison (withSue Lowry as Brenda Lee) Friday 21 February, 7.30pm £17.50With his assured stage presence, beautiful voice and aphenomenal vocal range to fit almost any song, DarrenPage is a must-see for all Roy Orbison fans. Join him for anostalgic and uplifting ride though the music of the greatman himself, featuring such hits as ‘I Drove all Night’,‘Crying’, ‘In Dreams’, and many more! Darren’s guest, SueLowry, will celebrate the music of Brenda Lee including‘One Step at a Time’, ‘Sweet Nothings’ and ‘Dynamite’ toname but a few!
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Steve KnightleyPass Notes – The Stories Behindthe Songs Friday 13 March, 8pm £21Multi-award winning singer-songwriter/musician andfounder member of folk/acoustic roots trail-blazers Show of Hands, Steve Knightley returns to Cranleigh with a showfor anyone fascinated by the art and craft of song writing.Exploring his extensive back catalogue and introducingunheard, new material he explores the themes and storiesthat inspire him and shows how music and words canbecome lyrics and chords and notes can meld to createsongs that acquire a life of their own!
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Mengyang Pan (piano)Friday 24 January, 7.30pmBeethoven Sonata in F minor, ‘Appassionata’
op 57 (22’)Allegro assaiAndante con motoAllegro ma non troppo
Liszt Rhapsodie Espanole (14’)Debussy Suite Bergamasque (18’)
PreludeMenuetClair de lunePasspied
Chopin Variations on “La ci darem la mano” (17’) A
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CLASSICAL MUSIC
Jane Gordon (violin)& Jan Rautio (piano)Thursday 27 February, 7.30pm Beethoven Spring Sonata in F Op.24 (25’)Tchaikovsky Souvenir d’un lieu cher Op.42
(Meditation, Scherzo, Melodie) (15’)Schubert Sonata in A minor D385 (20’)Faure Sonata (23’)
This concert is sponsored by Bright Care
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Iyad Sughayer (piano)Friday 20 March, 7.30pmMozart D major Sonata K. 576 (15’) Liszt Harmonies poétiques et religieuses
1. Funérailles (12’)2. Miserere, d’après Palestrina (4’)3. (Andante lagrimoso) (8’)4. Cantique d’amour (7’)
Chopin Four Mazurkas Op. 33 (10’)Khachaturian Piano Sonata (26’)
This performance is sponsoredby Hurtwood House
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Tickets: £15, £10 under 25s
COMMUNITY & FUNDRAISINGCommunity Drum Circle Saturday 1 February, 2pm £5, £15 family of 4We are delighted to welcome Ray Watters back foranother fun-packed community drum circle. This fun,noisy, family friendly event is open to everyone andanyone. No musical experience is necessary, and alldrums and percussion are provided. There are no wrongnotes and no mistakes. It is all about taking part andhaving fun so come along, grab a drum, and have a go!
“The session I attended at Cranleigh Arts was exciting, energetic and empowering all in one! Come alongand get your toes wet in the fabulous world ofdrumming” Bill Bruford, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame U
Fundraiser Quiz Wednesday 12 February, 7pm£10 per person, including fish and chips! Pit your wits against our quizmaster in an excitingevening of quizzing fun. Come as a team of 6 - 8 or signup as an individual and we will place you in a team.Tickets include a fish and chip supper!
All proceeds support Cranleigh Arts (registered charity no.284186), helping us bring quality acts to the local stageand supporting social wellbeing in Cranleigh.
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COMINGSOON:Cranleigh’s GreatGet Togetherat the Village Hall,CranleighSaturday 20 June
Keep an eye on our website asdetails are announced!www.cranleighartscentre.org
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Raya Kostova (piano)Tuesday 14 January, 1pm
Music Scholar Ensembles from St Catherine’s School, Bramley Tuesday 11 February, 1pm
Susie Walsh (flute) accompanied byJessica Gale (piano)Tuesday 10 March, 1pmSponsored by Informed Choice Financial Planning
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LUNCHTIME CONCERTS FOR THE WINTER MONTHSFree admission; retiring collection. No booking necessary!
CLASSICAL MUSICAnna Kondrashina (flute)& Pavel Timofeyevsky (piano)Friday 17 April, 7.30pmBach Sonata in E major BWV 1035 (14’)
Adagio ma non tanto; Allegro;Siciliano; Allegro assai
Debussy Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (10’)Tchaikovsky Lensky’s Aria from the opera “Eugene
Oneginæ (6’)Dutilleux Sonatine (9’)Franck Sonata in A major (30’)
Allegretto ben moderato; Allegro;Recitativo-Fantasia; Allegretto pocomosso
This concert is supported by the Martin MusicScholarship Fund
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The Biggest Little Farm (PG)Thursday 9 January, 8pm £8.25; £7.25 Friends; £5.50 under 25s Uplifting, educational, and entertaining, The Biggest LittleFarm chronicles the eight-year quest of John and MollyChester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barrenfarmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature.Through dogged perseverance and embracing theopportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chestersunlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living thatexists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildestimagination.
“Unforgettable” Sundance“Joyful in all the best ways. It’s utterly and completely beautiful” First Showing
Mrs Lowry and Son (PG)Thursday 30 January, 8pm£8.25; £7.25 Friends; £5.50 under 25s Beloved British artist L.S. Lowry (Timothy Spall) lived allhis life with his over-bearing mother Elizabeth (VanessaRedgrave). Bed-ridden and bitter, Elizabeth actively triedto dissuade her bachelor son from pursuing his artisticambitions, whilst never failing to voice her opinion atwhat a disappointment he was to her.
“Vanessa Redgrave and Timothy Spall steal the show inthis …tale of the great artist finding success while caringfor his curmudgeonly mother” The Guardian
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The Lion King (PG) (2019)Saturday 11 January, 2pm(Relaxed Screening)£8.25; £7.25 Friends; £5.50 under 25s Starring Donald Glover and Beyonce Knowles-Carter,Disney’s all-new live action Lion King journeys to theAfrican savanna where a future king is born. Simbaidolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart hisown royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdomcelebrates the new cub's arrival. Mufasa's brother, Scarhas plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravagedwith betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting inSimba's exile. With help from a curious pair of new-foundfriends, Simba will have to figure out how togrow up and take back what is rightfully his. A
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The 39 Steps (U) (1935) Thursday 5 March, 8pm£8.25; £7.25 Friends; £5.50 under 25s Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated British thriller, adaptedfrom John Buchan's novel. Richard Hannay (Robert Donat)becomes the victim of mistaken identity when a femalecorpse is dumped in his flat by a spy ring. He tries to trackdown the true murderers whilst being pursued by thepolice, and hooks up with an unwilling accomplice(Madeleine Carroll). Their adventure eventually leads themto a music hall, where the secret of the 39 steps isrevealed.
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Keep an eye out for our Film Flyer and check the Arts Centre Website for our latest listings. £8.25; £7.25 Friends; £5.50 under 25s
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Exhibition on Screen: Lucien Freud: A Self Portrait Wednesday 5 February, 7.30pm £13.50 For the first time in history the Royal Academy of Arts inLondon, in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts inBoston, is bringing together Lucian Freud’s self-portraits.The exhibition will display more than 50 paintings, printsand drawings in which this modern master of British artturned his unflinching eye firmly on himself. One of themost celebrated painters of our time, Lucian Freud is alsoone of very few 20th-century artists who portrayedthemselves with such consistency. When seen together,his portraits represent an engrossing study into thedynamic of ageing and the process of self-representation.This intensely compelling exhibition creates a uniqueopportunity for Exhibition on Screen to reveal the life’swork of a master. Approx running time: 80min
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Royal Opera House Live:The Sleeping Beauty Thursday 16 January, 7.15pm £19.75, £15.50 under 25s This production of The Sleeping Beauty has beendelighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. Aclassic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Balletboth in its new home after World War II and as a world-class company. Sixty years later, in 2006, the originalstaging was revived, returning Oliver Messel’s wonderfuldesigns and glittering costumes to the stage.Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score and Petipa’s originalchoreography beautifully combine with sections createdfor The Royal Ballet. This ballet is sure to cast its spell overanyone who sees it. Approx running time: 3hr
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Royal Opera House Live:La bohème Wednesday 29 January, 7.45pm £19.75, £15.50 under 25s Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris ispacked with beautiful music, including lyrical arias,celebratory choruses for Act II’s evocation of ChristmasEve in the Latin Quarter and a poignant final scene overwhich the composer himself wept. Richard Jones’scharacter-led production perfectly captures La bohème’smixture of comedy, romance and tragedy, with strikingdesigns by Stewart Laing. The cast features some of thegreatest interpreters of Puccini’s bohemian loversperforming today. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Approx running time: 2hrs 30minA
André Rieu – 70 Years Young Saturday 4 January, 7pmSunday 5 January, 3pm£17.50, £14.50 under 25s André Rieu is celebrating a landmark birthday and isinviting cinema audiences all over the world to his party!70 Years Young is André’s ultimate concert featuringmusical highlights chosen by the maestro himself from hisillustrious career so far. Bring your friends and kick off theNew Year together in style, in the comfort of the cinema,with the most wonderful music from the birthday boy –the King of Waltz! Hip hip hooray!
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National Theatre Live Encore:Present LaughterTuesday 14 January, 7pm £17.50, £14.50 under 25s Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott in Noël Coward’sprovocative comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares toembark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’scolourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control.Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many andvarious relationships compete for his attention, Garry’sfew remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind oflove, sex, panic and soul-searching. Captured live fromThe Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy andsurprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness. Approx running time: 3hrs
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National Theatre Live Encore:Cyrano de Bergerac (15)Thursday 12 March, 7pm £17.50, £14.50 under 25s By Edmond Rostand, in a new version by Martin CrimpDirected by Jamie Lloyd.James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) returns to the stagein an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac,broadcast live from the West End. Fierce with a pen andnotorious in combat, Cyrano almost has it all - if only hecould win the heart of his true love Roxane. There’s justone big problem: he has a nose as huge as his heart. Willa society engulfed by narcissism get the better of Cyrano -or can his mastery of language set Roxane’s world alight? Approx running time: 3hrs
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Royal Opera House Live:Swan LakeWednesday 1 April, 7.15pm £19.75, £15.50 under 25sLiam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake, new in2018, returns for its first revival. The entire Companyshines in this eternal tale of doomed love, a masterpiecefilled with iconic moments. Tchaikovsky’s first score forballet soars with its symphonic sweep and combinesperfectly with exquisite choreography from the grand pasde deux of Prince Siegfried and Odile to the swans at thelakeside. An intoxicating mix of spectacle and intimatepassion, the overall effect is irresistible. Approx runningtime: 3hrs
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Royal Opera House Live:Fidelio Tuesday 17 March, 7.15pm £19.75, £15.50 under 25s Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting storyof risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted byAntonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays the politicalprisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore(disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescuehim. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients ofdomestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of anoppressive regime. The music is transcendent throughoutand includes the famous Act I Quartet, the Prisoners’Chorus and Florestan’s impassioned Act II cry in the darkness and vision of hope. Sung in German with English subtitles. Approx running time: 2hrs 30min
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Exhibition on Screen: Easter in Art Wednesday 8 April, 7.30pm £13.50 The story of Christ’s death and resurrection hasdominated western culture for the past 2000 years. It isperhaps the most significant historical event of all time, asrecounted by the gospels but, equally, as depicted by thegreatest artists in history. From the triumphant to thesavage, the ethereal to the tactile, some of westerncivilization’s greatest artworks focus on this pivotalmoment. This beautifully crafted film explores the Easterstory as depicted in art, from the time of the earlyChristians to the present day. Shot on location inJerusalem, USA and throughout Europe, the film exploresthe different ways artists have depicted the Easter storythrough the ages and thus depicts the history of us all.Approx running time: 85min
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Royal Opera House Live:The Cellist/ Dances at a GatheringTuesday 25 February, 7.15pm £19.75, £15.50 under 25s Cathy Marston has previously been an Associate Artist ofthe Royal Opera House and Director of Bern Ballett and ismuch in demand internationally. The inspiration for her firstwork for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the momentous lifeand career of the cellist Jacqueline du Pré. JeromeRobbins’s elegant and elegiac classic forms the second partof the programme. This exercise in pure dance for fivecouples, set to music by Chopin, is a masterpiece ofsubtlety and invention. Approx running time: 2hrs 30min incl. 1 interval
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Literary FestivaL – TUESDAY 3 – SATURDAY 7 MARCH
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Literary Festival Launch &Spoken Word Night Tuesday 3 March, 7.30pm Free Entry Celebrate the opening of the Cranleigh Literary Festival2020! Enjoy a drink, take a seat, hear about all theamazing events taking place. This will be followed bypoetry readings from the 1000 Monkeys and Cranleighpoets, with an open mic for readers from the audience. Allwelcome!
ISOSCELES THEATRE COMPANY presentsDr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Wednesday 4 March, 7.30pm £14 This fast-paced adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson'sclassic novel has enthralled audiences throughout Britainand Ireland and played to packed houses everywhere. Anexperiment to separate virtue from wickedness in his ownnature results in the respectable Dr. Jekyll releasing thedemon within - a malevolent force which will eventuallypossess his body and soul.
“Done in fine style.... a good, vivid, popular version of agreat story, told with notable passion.” The Scotsman
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Leatherbound Books Workshop Saturday 7 March, 10am – 1pm £45 Come and learn how to make your very own handstitched leather notebook cover! Rosanna Clare will showyou how to mark, cut, hole punch and hand stitch yourwork using traditional saddlery techniques. You canchoose from a range of leather and thread colours andeven emboss your cover with initials at the end (if timeallows). Each participant will also get a notebook to takeaway too!
The 39 Steps (U) (1935)Thursday 5 March, 8pm £8.25; £7.25 Friends; £5.50 under 25s Alfred Hitchcock's most celebrated British thriller, adaptedfrom John Buchan's novel. Richard Hannay (Robert Donat)becomes the victim of mistaken identity when a femalecorpse is dumped in his flat by a spy ring. He tries to trackdown the true murderers whilst being pursued by thepolice, and hooks up with an unwilling accomplice(Madeleine Carroll). Their adventure eventually leads themto a music hall, where the secret of the 39 steps isrevealed.
Colin Butcher: Molly the Pet Detective Dog Friday 6 March, 7.30pm£10 A former Detective Inspector with Surrey Police turned petdetective, Colin has reunited hundreds of owners withtheir dogs, but cats were always more elusive. EnterMolly, a cocker spaniel spotted on a rescue website, whobecame Colin's inseparable companion. Clever andcharismatic, Molly was the perfect dog for Colin to trainspecifically to find missing cats, with astonishing success.Colin’s book Molly the Pet Detective Dog is theirextraordinary, heart-warming story. His research into catbehaviour was the subject of the BBC documentary The Secret Life of The Cat.
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Cranleigh Literary Festival iscelebrating 5 years! Set up in 2015, our week-long festival of words has gonefrom strength to strength, and is now a popular feature ofthe arts centre calendar. With opportunities to encounternew voices, re-discover classic works, and develop talentsof your own, Cranleigh Literary Festival is the perfectplace to celebrate your love of literature with fellow fans.
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Dr. Jekyll & Mr. HydeWednesday 4 March, 7.30pm£14
Part of Cranleigh Literary Festival 2020 –full details on page 16!
THEATREChoice GrenfellStarring Suzanne Walters as Joyce Grenfelland Andrew D. Brewis as William Blezard Friday 31 January, 7.30pm £14 Kick In The Head (Old Herbaceous, Three Men in a Boat)are proud to present a celebration of the 40th anniversaryof the loss of the wonderful comedienne and monologist,Joyce Grenfell.A wonderful tribute featuring some of the best of Joyce’shilarious songs and monologues including Stately as aGalleon, School Nativity Play, A Terrible Worrier and FirstFlight.
The White Plague Thursday 26 March, 7.30pm £15 Following a sell-out international run, Ferodo Bridgespresent the immersive production, THE WHITE PLAGUE,experienced in ‘white blindness’ for a strictly limitednumber of audience members. Experience a city beset byan epidemic of blindness with every sense but your sight. When a mysterious and fiercely contagious virus startsspreading among a major city's population, causing allinfected victims to lose their sight, the government takesemergency action and isolates those affected inunprepared quarantine facilities. As the consequences of the epidemic are revealed,citizens are driven to expose the very brightest anddarkest aspects of their human nature. What are yourinstincts when the biggest task to civilisation is tosurvive? In the midst of discrimination and exploitation,who will you be? Follow the stories of five infectedstrangers who have been left to fend for themselves tofind out.
"A dystopian immersive masterpiece – UNMISSABLE!" ToDoList London
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Plotting and Pitching –The Road to Publication Saturday 7 March, 2pm – 3.30pm £10 Join author Suzanne Goldring for a workshop packed withinsight and advice on how to develop your novel.Following an eventful career as a public relationsconsultant, Suzanne turned to writing the kind of novelsshe likes to read, about the extraordinary lives of ordinarypeople. In this workshop she talks about her experienceacquiring two book deals and publishing best-seller MyName is Eva - in the space of less than twelve-months.Come prepared to do a plotting exercise to plan your ownbest-seller!
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Meet PippiLongstocking:StorytellingPerformance withDanyah Miller Saturday 7 March,2pm £10 adult, £8 child, £32family of 4 In celebration of the 75th birthday ofAstrid Lindgren’s much-loved PippiLongstocking, award winning teamDanyah Miller (storyteller: I Believe inUnicorns, Perfectly ImperfectWomen) and Helena Middleton(director) have created a playful,quirky one-woman storytellingperformance introducing 'thestrongest girl in the world'. Find outhow self-sufficient, quick-witted andgenerous Pippi has inspired fans theworld over!
“I was really fascinated with thisstrong little girl that was the centerof everything, and she was almostmagical in a way. She was strongerand tougher than anyone. She hadsuper-human strength, and I got akick out of her” Michelle Obama
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Michael Morpurgo’sMimi and the Mountain Dragon Thursday 20 February, 2pm £10 adult, £8 child, £32 family of 4 A magical musical puppetry adventure for ages 3+Each year high up in the snowy mountains of Switzerlandthe villagers of Dorta bang their drums, blow their hornsand make a noisy ruckus to keep the fearsome MountainDragon away. But this year is different. One cold wintermorning Mimi discovers something extraordinary - a babydragon asleep in the woodshed! The little creature is lostand frightened. But how did he get there and whathappens if his mother comes looking for him? Mimi mustbe extremely brave if she is going to reach the Dragon’scastle at the very top of the mountain and return the babydragon safely home.Adapted from the book written by Michael Morpurgo andillustrated by Helen Stephens this heart-warming talesprings to life in an epic mountain adventure aboutfriendship and courage that’s packed full of snow,dragons, lively songs and captivating puppetry. Approx50min (no interval)
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FAMILY SHOWS AND EVENTS
Eggs on LegsSaturday 4 April, 2pm £10 adult, £8 child, £32 family of 4 ‘Every day, from here to there funny things areeverywhere’ Dr SeussMeet the zany Eggs on Legs as they try to hatch a hugeegg that appears in their tree. Is it a dinosaur egg and canthey protect it from the slithery snake? Garlic Theatreconjure a poetic, Dr Seuss world full of eggcentric puppetsand music to make you roll around with laughter. Acracking family show bursting with wonder and surprise -you will never look at an egg in the same way again.Suitable for ages 3 - 8
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Meet Pippi Longstocking Storytelling Performance by Danyah MillerSaturday 7 March, 2pm£10 adult, £8 child, £32 family of 4Part of Cranleigh Literary Festival 2020 – full details onpage 18!
Supersonic Science WorkshopTuesday 18 February 1.15pm, 2.30pm & 3.45pm £10A one-hour workshop where children can get hands-onand do some exciting experiments. They will have tons offun blasting rockets, making lava lamps, makingmesmerising motors, riding an indoor hovercraft andplenty more! Suitable for 6 - 12 years supervised by anadult. Only 25 spaces, so book early! Please note this is aworkshop and not a performance. Tickets are sold througha third party, available from https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supersonic-science-workshops-tickets-79349563681?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
FAMILY SHOWS AND EVENTS
Make amazing artworks to keep andtreasure in a fun creative workshop ledby local artist Miriana D’ambrosio.Suitable for ages 5+All materials provided£6 per child
Air Balloon Lanterns Saturday 18 January, 2pm – 3pm Create your own hot air balloon lantern. Up, Up andAway!
Love Heart Wreaths Saturday 8 February, 2pm – 3pm Get crafty with paper collage and make a lovely Valentinewreath.
Handprint Cactus Saturday 14 March, 2pm – 3pm Dress for mess and make your own cactus artwork. Thesemini-masterpieces are fun to create and make gorgeousMother’s Day gifts!
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WORKSHOPS Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
6 Week Pottery Courses Led by Cabby Luxford Tuesdays 28 January – 3 March,2pm – 4.30pmTuesdays 17 March – 21 April,2pm – 4.30pmNEW Friday morning course:Fridays 20 March – 24 April, 10am – 12.30pm£180 (incl. materials)Our six week pottery courses are aimed at all levels thatencourage you to express your creativity in clay! Ourbeautiful pottery has up to date tools and equipment tohelp create your masterpieces whether on the potter’swheel or using a wide variety of hand-building techniques.This is a progressive learning environment to discover,develop and improve your skills. Small groups ensureplenty of individual attention and sessions are relaxedwith a friendly and supportive atmosphere. A wonderful,responsive and tactile material, clay can be transformed inso many ways that it can become addictive!
5 Week Pottery Courses Led by Shelley BockThursdays 9 January – 6 February,6.30pm – 9pm £130 (incl. materials)Try your hand at throwing a pot on one of our wheels orcreate a unique handmade valentine gift. Exploretechniques such as press moulding, coiling and slabbuilding. Suitable for beginners and returning students.
Thursdays 13 February –12 March, 6.30pm – 9pm £130 (incl. materials) Create beautiful ceramic ware with an organic theme.Why not design your own garden ornament? Suitable forbeginners and more experienced potters to develop theirexisting knowledge.
For more details and booking contact ShelleyBock 07527 908065 or [email protected]
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Plotting and Pitching –The Road to PublicationSaturday 7 March, 2pm – 3.15pm£10 Part of Cranleigh Literary Festival 2020 – full details onpage 18!
Leatherbound Books WorkshopSaturday 7 March, 10am – 1pm£45
Part of Cranleigh Literary Festival 2020 –full details on page 17!
Make a Basket in a Day Saturday 28 March, 10am – 5pm£70Spend a fun and fascinating day learning the art of basketmaking and leave with a beautiful, functional object thatyou’ve made yourself. Suitable for both complete beginnersand improvers, we will be using the ‘stake and strand’technique to make a round basket from natural willow.With local basket maker, Judith Needham.
Visit Judith’s website https://judithneedham.co.uk/products/make-a-basket-in-a-day-28th-march-2020to book or find out more!
EXHIBITION HIRELooking for a place to exhibit your work? Ourbeautiful gallery is available to hire at highlycompetitive rates.With original arched windows, the gallery is spaciousand airy with superb natural light, a professional railand cord hanging system and adjustable spotlighting.Display plinths and cabinets are also available. Forfurther information and application forms visitwww.cranleighartscentre.org/exhibition-hire/ or email [email protected]
EXHIBITIONSNew Beginnings: 'Journey Within' Tuesday 7 January – Saturday 8February Free EntryThe Women’s Support Centre aims to prevent womencoming into contact with the criminal justice system bypromoting participation and achievement in the arts. Itaims to motivate, inspire and help women to develop theskills needed to lead a positive life.
Every year the Women’s Support Centre hosts an ArtAwards for women to submit artwork from in prison orthrough visiting the Centre. The theme of this year’sexhibition and Awards is ‘Journey Within’.
Nelson Mandela Art ExhibitionTuesday 3 – Saturday 14 MarchFree EntryThis exhibition, presented by Belgravia Gallery, will displaythe collection of signed artwork produced by NelsonMandela in the early 2000s after his release from prisonand time as President of South Africa. The images aremostly based on places he remembered on Robben Islandsuch as The Lighthouse and The Church, and also includedwill be the iconic Hand of Africa. Mr Mandela said ofbecoming an artist that he’d ‘like to become a full-timeartist when allowed to retire’.
Portraits by Maureen Domoney,Artist in Residence at HurtwoodHouse School 2019 Tuesday 17 – Saturday 28 March Free EntryDuring her year’s residency Domoney has focused onpainting the staff and students that make up the diversecommunity found at the renowned school. Thesetraditionally rendered oil paintings explore her fascinationwith the rendering of light and shade in the manner ofthe Old Masters. There is a particular affinity shown withDutch portraiture. The work on show is unified by theartist’s deft use of chiaroscuro and love of painterlyapplication. The paintings in the exhibit clearly conversewith each other, yet manage to retain the individuality ofeach sitter.
COMEDYOff The Kerb Productions PresentsJo Brand – Work in Progress (14+)(Plus Special Guest)Saturday 22 February, 8pm £19.20 Join Jo Brand as she takes to the road trying out newmaterial along with her special guest, Andy Robinson.Long established as one of the UK’s best comics, Jo brandis the star and writer of Getting On, the BBC’s BAFTAaward-winning series set on a hospital’s geriatric ward,which was partly inspired by her earlier career in nursing.Other television credits include: Great British Bake Off:Extra Slice (BBC), Taskmaster (Dave), Have I Got News ForYou (BBC One) and Would I Lie to You (BBC One). Jo haswritten several highly acclaimed best-sellling books Can’tStand Up For Sitting Down, Look Back In Hunger and TheMore You Ignore Me. 2018 saw her sitcom Damned air onChannel 4 and the release of her film, The More YouIgnore Me.
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Home of good honest pub food and great real alesWhy not pop in for a pre-performance supper
(please book: 01483 276986) or even a post-performance pint.Visit www.threehorseshoescranleigh.co.uk for all our menus,
wine list and updated real ales.
A small craft outlet within the Arts Centre selling highquality handmade gifts, jewellery and decorativeitems, Handmade is the perfect place to find uniquegifts or treat yourself to something special. Items soldthrough the outlet include hand thrown porcelaintableware; earthenware mugs, wood-turned vases,bowls and pens; wooden boxes and picture frames;textiles, and jewellery. There is also a beautiful rangeof artists’ cards.If you are interested in selling work throughHandmade at Cranleigh please contact Kathrynon [email protected]
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VOLUNTEER at Cranleigh Arts CentreCranleigh Arts has an amazing team ofinteresting, knowledgeable and friendlypeople who come from all walks of life. Why not join us as a volunteer and helpsupport the community, make friends andlearn new skills, as well as develop existing ones.
The only qualifications you need are anenthusiasm for the arts and acommitment to provide excellentcustomer service. We know thateverybody’s availability differs and have roles to suit regardless of thetime you are able to offer.
Whatever role you choose, you can be confident in the knowledge we will provide full training and support to anyone volunteering with us.
Katie, our Volunteer Coordinator, is always happy to have a chat about the voluntaryopportunities we have here at Cranleigh Arts. Email her at [email protected] or phone 01483 278000 to find out more.
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Alongside our own lively programme of events, Cranleigh Arts hosts a wide range of classes andworkshops run by independent groups who hire our space. With everything from exerciseclasses and music to arts and crafts, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
REGULAR GROUPS & CLASSES
For all Cranleigh Arts Centre events and workshops please contact our Box Office on 01483 278000 or visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
CONTACT DETAILS
Please find contact details below for our regular hirers:
The Arts Society Cranleigh Philip Akroyd 01243 821687www.theartssocietycranleigh.org
Cranleigh Community ChoirSharon Duggan 01483 [email protected]
Creative Response www.creativeresponsearts.org
Friday Art GroupAnne Woodford 01483 [email protected]
Inside Pilates UKJo Smithson 07814 037 [email protected]
Life DrawingPhilip Jones 01483 [email protected]
Melody MemoriesCamilla Ford [email protected]
Stitching for PleasureNita Whitaker 01483 276778
Surrey Youth Theatre01903 [email protected]
U3Awww.cranleighu3a.org.uk
YogaSarra [email protected]
KNIT & NATTERAre you nifty with needles or a wonder with wool? Come and knit (or crochet!) and natter with like-mindedpeople in the Gallery and enjoy our latest exhibition at the same time. All abilities welcome, bring your ownyarn and needles. No booking necessary – just turn up!
Every Friday morning between 10.30am & 12 noon
CRAFT atCRANLEIGHWhether you are an experienced crafter or want topractice something learned in one of our workshops,find a warm welcome and meet likeminded makersat our Craft at Cranleigh drop-in!
In the gallery every Tuesday,10am – 12 noon
VENUE HIREIn addition to housing a thriving arts venue, Cranleigh Arts’ beautifulhistoric building is available to hire for a wide array of events.
Our versatile rooms offer a uniqueand inspiring setting for a widerange of events. We can hostparties, arts workshops,conferences, meetings or corporateevents, special occasions, fitnessclasses and rehearsal space. We’reable to accommodate up to 300people and our fully licensed bar isavailable on request. To find outmore contact Paul Grover [email protected] orgive us a call on 01483 278001
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BOOKING TICKETSOnline 24 hoursBox Office Opening Hours Tuesday – Saturday 10am - 4.30pm(Open late for events and workshops when advertised).
01483 278000
www.cranleighartscentre.org
Paying by card Please bring your card as proof of purchaseif collecting tickets from the box office.
Online booking is available for all Cranleigh Arts events,unless otherwise indicated. Tickets can be collected from thebox office on the day of the event.
Reservations We do not offer a reservation service. Ticketswill be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Refunds & Exchanges Only apply if an event is cancelled.Cranleigh Arts Centre will only refund the face value of theticket. We regret that we cannot resell returned tickets.
Concessions & Advanced Tickets ‘In advance’ tickets canonly be purchased up to the day before the event. There is no
Registered charity no. 284186 Company no. 01607633 Registered in England
charge for carers of disabled patrons. ‘Concession tickets’(where advertised) and ‘Wheelchair seats’ are not usuallyavailable online. Please call the Box Office direct on 01483278000.
Children under 16 need to beaccompanied by an adult to events &workshops
Family tickets are for parties of fourpeople, including up to two adults (1 adult, 3 children or 2 adults, 2 children).
Seating Please take note of the typeof seating available when bookingevents. Standing events have limitedseating upstairs in the auditorium.However, these cannot be reservedand are available on a first come,first served basis unless advertisedwith a ticket price.For some events extra rows areadded at the front of the auditorium.Where extra rows are present thefront row will be AA, the second rowBB, followed by rows A, B, C etc.Please ask at the box office if you areunsure.
Accessibility Limited disabledparking only available at the rear ofthe Arts Centre. An inductive loopsystem is fitted in our auditorium.
TICKET LEVYAs of April 2016, a small ticket levy was addedto all individual ticket prices. This fee helps us tocover the costs of our administration andtechnology. Alongside other revenues it helps usstay an effective business which, in turn, allowsus to reinvest in our venue, our technology andcontinually improve the services we provide. Theticket levy is included regardless of paymentmethod and is in line with current industrypractice for theatres and venues. Please note, allpublished prices include the ticket levy. All pricesset are inclusive of any applicable taxes (VAT).Refunds of the ticket levy will only be applicablein the event of the show/ event being cancelledby us. For more information, please visitwww.cranleighartscentre.org
All details are correct at the time of goingto print. Cranleigh Arts Centre reserves theright to make changes to the programme.Please check details when booking.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre is located at the East end ofCranleigh High Street, next to St Nicholas Churchand opposite The Three Horseshoes pub.
Parking: The nearest public car park is situated outsideCranleigh Leisure Centre, a short walk from thevenue. Parking is free after 6.30pm. Disabled
parking is available at the rear of the ArtsCentre.
By Bus:Cranleigh is well served by buses running toand from Guildford, Horsham and Godalming.Buses stop directly outside the Arts Centre,and across the road next to the library.
1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AS
Becoming a Friend of Cranleigh Arts Centre is theideal way to support us and make a vitalcontribution towards our future at theheart of the community.
Standard Friend £28 Joint Friend £40• Priority booking on selected events
(email needed).• Discounts for film screenings and selected events
(subject to availability).• Exclusive invitations to free Arts Centre events.• Priority mailing of the Arts Centre’s brochure at the start of each new season.• A complimentary hot drink each month. Just show your Friends card at the Tea Bar.• A chance to win 2 free film tickets each monthCranleigh Arts Centre is a non-profit making community arts centre and registered charity (no. 284186)
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DIARY
Cranleigh Arts Centregratefully acknowledges thesupport we have received overthe last year from:
Waverley Borough Council
This season we would like togive special thanks to:
Biffa
Cranleigh Cooperative
Foyle Foundation
Informed Choice
St. James’s PlaceCharitable Foundation
Surrey County Council Community Improvements Fund
JANUARYSaturday 4, 7pm – André Rieu - 70 Years YoungSunday 5, 3pm – André Rieu - 70 Years YoungThursday 9 Jan – 6 Feb, 6.30pm – 5 Week PotteryCourseThursday 9, 8pm – The Biggest Little Farm (PG)Saturday 11, 2pm – The Lion King (PG) RelaxedScreeningTuesday 14, 1pm – Lunchtime Concert: Raya Kostova(piano)Tuesday 14, 7pm – NT Encore: Present LaughterThursday 16, 7.15pm – ROH Live: The SleepingBeautyFriday 17, 8pm – Wilson & WakemanSaturday 18, 2pm – Kids’ Craft: Air Balloon LanternsFriday 24, 7.30pm – Mengyang Pan (piano)Saturday 25, 7.30pm – Leather & LaceTuesday 28 Jan – 3 Mar, 2pm – 6 Week PotteryCourseWednesday 29, 7.45pm – ROH Live: La bohème Thursday 30, 8pm – Mrs Lowry and Son (PG)Friday 31, 7.30pm – Choice Grenfell
FEBRUARYSaturday 1, 2pm – Community Drum CircleWednesday 5, 7.30pm – EOS: Lucien Freud: A SelfPortraitSaturday 8, 2pm – Kids’ Craft: Love Heart WreathsSaturday 8, 8pm – CatfishTuesday 11, 1pm – Lunchtime Concert: MusicScholar EnsemblesWednesday 12, 7pm – Fundraiser QuizThursday 13 Feb – 12 Mar, 6.30pm – 5 Week PotteryCourse Tuesday 18, 1.15pm, 2.30pm & 3.45pm –Supersonic Science WorkshopsThursday 20, 2pm – Mimi and the Mountain DragonFriday 21, 7.30pm – Darren Page – The Voice of RoyOrbisonSaturday 22, 8pm – Jo Brand (14+)Tuesday 25, 7.15pm – ROH Live: The Cellist/ Dancesat a GatheringThursday 27, 7.30pm – Jane Gordon (violin) & Jan Rautio (piano)Friday 28, 8pm – The Ron Green Big Band
MARCHTuesday 3, 7.30pm – Literary Festival Launch andSpoken Word NightWednesday 4, 7.30pm – Dr. Jekyll & Mr. HydeThursday 5, 8pm – The 39 Steps (U) (1935)
Friday 6, 7.30pm – Colin Butcher: Molly the PetDetective Dog Saturday 7, 10am – Leatherbound Books WorkshopSaturday 7, 2pm – Meet Pippi LongstockingSaturday 7, 2pm – Plotting and Pitching - The Roadto PublicationTuesday 10, 1pm – Lunchtime Concert: Susie Walsh(flute)Thursday 12, 7pm – NT Live: Cyrano de Bergerac (15)Friday 13, 8pm – Steve KnightleySaturday 14, 2pm – Kids’ Craft: Handprint CactusTuesday 17 Mar – 21 Apr, 2pm – 6 Week PotteryCourseTuesday 17, 7.15pm – ROH Live: FidelioFriday 20 Mar – 24 Apr, 10am – 6 Week PotteryCourseFriday 20, 7.30pm – Iyad Sughayer (piano)Saturday 21, 7.30pm – Nursery Cryme Thursday 26, 7.30pm – The White PlagueSaturday 28, 10am – Make a Basket in Day
APRILWednesday 1, 7.15pm – ROH Live: Swan LakeSaturday 4, 2pm – Eggs on LegsWednesday 8, 7.30pm – EOS: Easter in ArtFriday 17, 7.30pm – Anna Kondrashina (flute) & PavelTimofeyevsky (piano)
