corn exchange live season brochure autumn 2016

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Earlier this year West Berkshire Council were forced to deliver us a challenging budget proposal; a reduction to their investment of £136,000 from 1 April. This was a devastating blow. Over the last two years investment had already reduced by £68,000 and we have worked tirelessly hard to plug the gap, but a cut of this scale in the timeframe would have had very damaging consequences.

The great news is that your feedback to the council’s formal consultation helped shape their final decision. The consultation in relation to theatres received 45% of the overall responses, and it was a strong indicator for how integral you believe we are in making Newbury and the district a great place to work, live and visit.

As a result the Council made use of Transitional Funding to support the Trust and instead we secured a reduction of £80,000. Whilst this presented some immediate challenges, we have found a way forward and what shines through is the huge amount of public support we have recently received.

Subsequently we launched the Love Your Corn Exchange fundraising appeal; asking those who are able to, to give a donation. The response was again staggering and we raised just under £12,000 in little over six weeks. Whilst we must continue to fundraise for our charitable work the immediate boost has undeniably been a life-line, but there is still further work for us to do.

But for now, as we continue to plan for our future, we bring you a great season of live performances. There are two extraordinary outdoor performances as well as the annual Festival of Light lantern procession and of course the family-favourite annual pantomime; this year Cinderella. The nation’s favourite Christmas show will receive a huge sprinkling of magic and a splattering of chaos as we welcome back writer and director, Phil Willmott. Our pantomime is Newbury’s biggest Christmas event and with Cinderella promising to be the best one yet (and with tickets already selling fast), make sure you buy your tickets soon!

With heartfelt thanks for the continued support and commitment from you, our staff and our volunteers, we look forward to welcoming you back very soon.

KATY GRIFFITHS & GRANT BRISLAND | CO-DIRECTORS

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CHRISTMAS 2016

Fri 25 Nov – Sat 31 Dec 2016

Corn Exchange Full Price Tickets: £22- £18.50, Concessions: £17 (Family Tickets and Concession Tickets available on selected performances) Preview Performances: £12

PANTOMIME

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY PHIL WILLMOTT PRODUCED BY CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY

Expect mischief, mayhem and plenty of silliness in the Corn Exchange’s 2016 Pantomime.

Poor old Cinders slaves away all day, clearing up after her gruesome ugly sisters. But with a sprinkling of fairy dust and a particularly large pumpkin, her luck is about to change!

Prepare for an action-packed tale full of songs, mischief and plenty of magic. Our ever-popular pantomime has become a fun-filled tradition for the families of Newbury and beyond. Grab your tickets while you can for the next big festive treat.

‘…fun family-friendly Christmas extravaganza’ Newbury Weekly News (on last year’s Dick Whittington)

‘Wittily written and splendidly directed’ The British Theatre Guide (on last year’s Dick Whittington)

*Preview, **Adult Night, *** Audio Described Performance †Signed Performance, ‡Relaxed Performance

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Fri 22 Jul, 7pm

Starts from Methodist Church, Northbrook Street, Newbury FREE Suitable for ages 3+

THE COLOUR OF TIMEPRESENTED BY ARTONIKAn exuberant, rainbow eruption of colour, music and dance, The Colour of Time is a large-scale street performance created by French company Artonik which takes inspiration from the traditional Indian festival, Holi.

The audience are invited to participate as musicians and dancers come together to create a mesmerising dance-theatre parade which culminates in a joyous, technicolour finale.

FREE OUTDOOR EVENTS THIS SUMMER

PLEASE NOTE We recommend you wear old

clothes that you don’t mind getting (colourfully) stained.

If you wear contact lenses, we recommend you wear glasses

instead for this event. Those with breathing difficulties, such as

asthma, or babies under 3 years old should stand at a safe distance and avoid

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For years we’ve been growing a reputation for presenting and producing spectacular large-scale outdoor events. Recent years have seen this area of our work go from strength to strength and in 2014 we proudly opened 101 on Greenham Business Park, one of the country’s first fully dedicated creation spaces for the Outdoor Arts. It’s been a hive of activity bringing exciting productions to audiences in Newbury and beyond. Here’s a little taster of some of the key events and activity we have coming up over the summer months.

CROSSING LINES: THE POWER OF DIVERSITYThis year we’ve embarked upon an incredible project supporting the creative practice of 17 – 25 year olds.

Co-funded by Creative Europe, we’ve been able to offer a group of young people from the local area the opportunity to connect with 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space here in the UK and the renowned German outdoor arts companies Pan.Optikum and Rapucation.

Throughout this year young adults from ten partner cities across Europe are developing a site-specific performance to be performed in their hometown.

We’ll be inviting a small audience in Newbury to get a first glimpse at the work-in-progress showing before members of the UK company are invited to return to Europe, re-develop the work and perform in an exciting piece of large-scale professional outdoor theatre both in Newbury and on tour internationally throughout Europe in 2017.

See its origins here first on Saturday 27 August. If you are interested in attending please email [email protected]


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Sun 28 & Mon 29 Aug, 9pm

Market Place, Newbury FREE

Co-commissioned by Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Freedom Festival and Hull UK City of Culture 2017. Supported by City of Poznań and the Foyle Foundation. In association with MSL Projects.

SILENCEPRESENTED BY TEATR BIURO PODRÓZYFamed for its legendary street theatre production, Carmen Funebre, which explored the impact of war on civilians, Polish company Teatr Biuro Podrózy present a newly commissioned sequel. Physical theatre, fire, unusual staging, puppetry and music will pick up the continuing story of refugees and migrants caught up in a spiral of war, fences and the dream of escape.

Teatr Biuro Podrózy will present an intensive three day workshop following the performance. For more details email [email protected]



Sat 10 Sep, 7.45pm

St. Nicholas’ Primary School Playground, Newbury

THE YOUNG CORN EXCHANGE EVENTThis year we have been working with our youth events management collective, the Young Corn Exchange, to support them in producing their first ever outdoor event featuring local performers.

Join us this September as they present a moving story about one man’s loyalty and courage.

Developed, managed and delivered by Young Corn Exchange members aged 12 to 25, this aims to be a thought-provoking piece about how people come together in times of conflict.

The Corn Exchange’s outdoor events programme is supported by Greenham Common Trust and Arts Council England


SEPTEMBER 2016

COMMUNITY

NCDC PERFORMANCE This performance is the culmination of five days rehearsal at the annual Summer Dance Week, bringing together dancers from across West Berkshire.

Fri 2 Sep, 7pm

Corn Exchange Tickets: £3.50

Sat 3 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £19 (£18 concessions)

Wed 7 & Thu 8 Sep, 7.30pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £12.50 (Contains adult themes and suggestive lyrics)

MUSIC

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORYDirect from its success in London’s West End and a sold out UK tour, The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to the Corn Exchange as part of its 50th anniversary tour.

Using large scale projection photos and original film footage, this Anniversary Celebration features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

COMMUNITY

SPEED DATING: THE MUSICALWhat happens when you throw twelve strangers together in a bar with nothing but five minutes to impress and to get to know one another? Will Anyone end up together?

Written by Newbury based-writer and composer, Jamie Ledwith, this updated version of Speed Dating: The Musical was last performed in the West End in 2008.


SEPTEMBER 2016

Thu 8 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £16

Sat 10 Sep, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets: £15 (£13 concessions)

COMEDY

THE HORNE SECTION The Horne Section brings together stand-up and live music in a free-wheeling and spontaneous combination.

Led by Alex Horne, the creator and host of hit Dave TV series Taskmaster, The Horne Section pits some of the finest contemporary comedians against each other to complete the most unlikely tasks.

They are the only band that has ever hosted 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. They have also appeared on The John Bishop Show, as well as presenting three series of their very own show for BBC Radio 4.

‘An absolute blast’ ««««« Metro

MUSIC

MARTIN CARTHYOne of folk music’s greatest innovators.

A ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. Former member of Steeleye Span, The Albion Band and folk super group Band Of Hope, Martin Carthy was awarded the MBE in 1998 for services to folk music. Catch him in Newbury for an intimate gig at New Greenham Arts.


SEPTEMBER 2016

Thu 15 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £17 Age Guide 14+

COMEDY

RICH HALL Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit.

The award-winning Montana native, renowned for his expertly crafted tirades, quick fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences, saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again. Be sure to book your ticket early for this one.

‘Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work’ The Guardian

Wed 14 Sep, 7pm


CIRCUS

DO NOT DISTURBPRESENTED BY VAIVEN CIRCO

Join Spanish circus company Vaiven Circo for a high energy, poetic show that combines dance, acrobatics and physical theatre with contemporary circus tricks.

Do Not Disturb takes us back to the early 20th century, during a day’s work in a factory. Four characters are asked to build a machine, a 2.5 metre wheel, without any instructions and without even knowing what the machine looks like. They fit items together and then take them to pieces again, solving issues such as balance and counter balance. Their lack of guidance throws up all manner of funny, exciting and risky situations throughout the performance.

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SEPTEMBER 2016

Fri 16 Sep, 7.45pm


MUSIC

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW The UK’s No1 celebration of Johnny Cash.

Fronted by award winning singer/songwriter Clive John, this fantastic show recreates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show.

Also featuring Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, Amanda Stone and Louise Masters as the Carter Sisters along with the ‘JC Horns’. All aspects of Cash’s life are covered with impeccable taste.

Sat 17 Sep, 7.30pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £5 (£3 concessions)

COMMUNITY

24 HOUR PLAYS Celebrate the talent and skill of young people in your local community.

Working alongside professional artists, six groups of 16 - 21 year olds will be given a topic and 24 hours in which to create a short piece of theatre using live musical accompaniment.

Come along and see what they have created!

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FAMILY

STICK MAN PRESENTED BY SCAMP THEATRE

A delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book.

Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

The world outside the family tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him and he even ends up on a fire!

How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

‘Wonderfully exuberant and imaginative! Our 3 year old was engrossed from start to finish’ ««««« Time Out Critics’ Choice

Sat 17 Sep, 1.30pm & 4pm Sun 18 Sep, 11.30am & 2pm Mon 19 Sep, 11.30am

Corn Exchange Tickets £10.50 Age Guide 3+

MEET & GREET Stay behind after the 2pm show on Sunday and meet the cast.


SEPTEMBER 2016

Wed 21 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £18.50

COMEDY

MILES JUPP: SONGS OF FREEDOMJoin us for an evening with stand-up, actor, writer, thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz, Miles Jupp.

Covering astronauts, regrets, the sexes, social media, hipsters, poo, rage, medicine, manners, identity, lost stuff and other stuff. Miles Jupp, hits the road in a freshly-ironed shirt and some robust trousers and tries to make some sense of it all.

Sat 24 Sep, 7pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £16 (£14 concessions) Age Guide 11+

FAMILY

WIFI WARSA live comedy game show where you play along.

This amazing new show is hosted by comedian and regular videogames commentator Steve McNeil. Login with your smartphone or tablet (make sure you’ve got plenty of battery!) and compete in a range of games, quizzes and challenges to win the show, and prizes!

‘Some of the most fun we’ve had in aeons’ The Londonist

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FOR YOU I LONG THE LONGEST PRESENTED BY LUKE BROWN DANCE

A double bill of alluring dance theatre exploring the ever-changing nature of love.

Reflecting on the beauty and brutality of true love, Brown’s theatrical recreation of real life romance is both charming and thought provoking. With intimate storytelling and intricate choreography, the evening blurs the lines between fantasy and reality in a honest, and often comical, search for a ‘happily ever after’.

The second piece Second Self investigates the human need to love and be held. ‘Princess’ tells the tale of three people’s beautifully individual and absurd stories around memories of romance.

This performance will also feature a curtain-raiser by local dancers.

Tue 27 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £13 (£11 concessions, £9 under-25s)

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Wed 28 Sep, 7.45pm


THEATRE

SHOOTING WITH LIGHT PRESENTED BY IDLE MOTION

Since the invention of photography we have collectively taken over 3.5 trillion photographs. Total Theatre Award nominated Idle Motion search within these snapshots to expose one of the most remarkable untold stories of our age.

It is 1933 and a young German refugee flees to Paris, reinventing herself as Gerda Taro. Discovering the wonder of photography, she falls in love with a fellow refugee who teaches her, ‘if your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough’. Together they venture to the Spanish Civil War and capture the tyranny of fascism. As pioneers of frontline photojournalism, he would go on to receive international recognition as the iconic war photographer Robert Capa - she would be forgotten.

Using innovative staging, physicality and multimedia, internationally renowned company Idle Motion piece together the life of an exceptional woman, glimpsed through the lost photographs she risked her life to take.

Thu 29 Sep, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £5 (FREE for performers, slots must be booked at Box Office) Age Guide 18+

COMMUNITY

LIVE & LYRICAL Our very own open-mic night.

From comedy double acts to performance poets to a whole host of tremendously talented musicians, each Live & Lyrical is full of surprises.

Expect an eclectic mix of talent and a warm welcoming atmosphere. Open to all acoustic acts, so whether it’s spoken word, music, song, comedy or magic, this is your chance to shine.

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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016

Fri 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 18 Nov, 7.45pm Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) 10% off for groups of 10 or more Age Guide 18+

COMEDY

JONGLEURS COMEDY CLUBJoin us once a month for some raucous and side-splittingly funny nights out.

Three comedians and a compère slickly prove that laughter is always the best medicine in our monthly comedy club. This ever-popular Friday night treat is sure to provide giggles aplenty.

We’re never 100% sure who we’re going to get until the night of the show but Jongleurs guarantee the finest new faces on the circuit. See them here first - you never know who will end up being the next big thing.

Sat 1 Oct, 7.45pm


COMMUNITY

APOLLO BIG BAND The Apollo Big Band Big Night Out with guest vocalists Tony Tyler and Pauline Richings.

Join the Apollo Big Band for a stunning evening of big band themes from the great band leaders Glenn Miller, Ellington, Basie and singing stars like Ella Fitzgerald and contemporary arrangers and singers such as Michael Bublé.

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OCTOBER 2016

Fri 7 Oct, 8pm


Wed 5 – Fri 7 Oct 7.30pm, Sat 8 Oct 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £12.50 - £15

MUSIC

COCO & THE BUTTERFIELDSA night of high energy, infectious folk music.

Colourful, energetic and crowd-stomping, CoCo and the Butterfields express the intimate vibrancy of a village folk fair. With powerful vocal melodies and an undercurrent of driving beatbox, they deliver catchy songs with an urban pop vibe.

‘Their energy in both live shows and recordings is infectious and the blend of various styles works wonderfully. Ones to watch for the future.’ BBC Radio

COMMUNITY

OKLAHOMA!PRESENTED BY NOMADS

Nomads celebrate 40 years of performances in Newbury with the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical hit, Oklahoma!

This colourful production overflows with well-known songs such as I’m Just a Girl Who Can’t Say No, Surrey With a Fringe on Top, Kansas City, People Will Say We’re in Love and, of course, the rousing title song itself! To enjoy a real showcase of America’s pioneering spirit, join Nomads for classic tunes and boot-stomping dances, all backed by a superb live orchestra. Not to be missed!

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Tue 11 & Wed 12 Oct, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £16 (£14 concessions, £9 schools groups) Age Guide 11+ Running Time 2 hours approx. (including interval)

THEATRE

FRANKENSTEINPRESENTED BY BLACKEYED THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOUTH HILL PARK

A brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic horror masterpiece fusing ensemble storytelling, live music and stunning theatricality.

We’re delighted to welcome Blackeyed Theatre back to the Corn Exchange following their recent popular productions of Teechers and The Great Gatsby.

Frankenstein promises a fresh, exciting take on what is widely considered to be a landmark work of romantic, gothic and science fiction literature.

‘One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre’ The Stage

Sat 8 Oct, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Age Guide 12+ Running Time 90 minutes (plus interval)

THEATRE

MORGAN & WEST: PARLOUR TRICKSTime travelling magic duo Morgan and West present an incredible show chock full of jaw-dropping, brain-bursting, gasp-eliciting feats of magic.

The dashing chaps offer up a plateful of illusion and impossibility, all served with wit, charm and no small amount of panache. Be sure to wear a hat - Morgan and West might just blow your mind!

‘It’s impossible not to be impressed.’ The Daily Mirror

POST SHOW TALK AVAILABLE Tue 11 Oct

OCTOBER 2016


OCTOBER 2016

Thu 13 Oct, 7.45pm


COMEDY

THE UNIQUE KOMEDY UKULELE ORCHESTRA Is it possible for anyone to create a show that brilliantly combines music from Mozart to Monty Python, Bach to the Beatles, Chick Corea to Rossini? The Unique Komedy Ukulele Orchestra set out to prove you can.

Combining their totally unique vocal harmony blend with their own brand of typically British humour, brilliantly daring and inventive arrangements and the unbelievable sound of their miniature instrument of choice, this orchestra is not to be underestimated.

Fri 14 Oct & Fri 4 Nov, 7.30pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £16

COMEDY

LEE NELSON: WORK-IN-PROGRESSCatch Lee Nelson as he tries out some brand new material.

You may have seen him host Live at the Apollo or caught him trying to join the England Squad as Premier League footballer Jason Bent. Now’s your chance to see him live. If you can’t catch him in October then worry not, for he returns to Newbury for a second time this November.

‘Never less than ingenious’ The Times

‘Comedy Genius’ Daily Mirror

TWO DATES


OCTOBER 2016

Sat 15 Oct, 11.30am

New Greenham Arts Tickets £9.50 Age Guide 3 – 7

Sat 15 Oct, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £26.50 (10% off for groups of 10+, Get £2 off your ticket if you book before 31 Aug) Ages 18+

FAMILY

MOLLY’S MARVELLOUS MOUSTACHEPRESENTED BY FIDGET THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH LITTLEMIGHTY

A new theatrical adaptation of the children’s storybook featuring an original music score, playful interaction and lots of laughs.

Molly wants to be just like the grown-ups. So her mummy makes her a moustache. With her moustache she can go anywhere and do anything she likes. She can launch an expedition to the heart of the jungle, blast off into space and create incredible inventions! But Molly may also find that being a grown up isn’t all fun…

Based on the popular story book by Andrea Heaton.

VARIETY

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE Scintillating, titillating, mesmerising, fantasizing, a place you’ve never seen, a world you’ve never been...

Where up is down, left is right, where dark is bright and the ladies tease at night. You’ll cheer for the amazing visual spectacles you’ll see, you’ll witness the Ladies of Burlesque and you’ll leave... breathless! The ultimate parody – an escape from reality, it’s brash, it’s glamorous, it’s lewd and it’s a little bit rude!


OCTOBER 2016

Thu 20 Oct, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Ticket £13 (£11 concessions) Age Guide 12+

COMEDY

FELICITY WARD: 50% MORE LIKELY TO DIEYou’ll have seen her on likes of The John Bishop Show, Russell Howard’s Good News, Live from the BBC, Josh and heard her on The Museum of Curiosity now catch her brand new live show.

In 2015 Felicity wrote a show about mental illness and her bum. Much to her surprise it was the third-best reviewed comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Always one to flog a dead horse, she has written another show about mental illness called 50% More Likely to Die.

Wed 19 Oct, 7.45pm


DANCE

RUN PRESENTED BY 2FACED DANCE COMPANY

A gritty and explosive brand new triple bill from the award winning and physically adventurous 2Faced Dance Company.

Featuring three new exhilarating commissions by world class choreographers Tamsin Fitzgerald, Lenka Vagnerova and newcomer Rebecca Evans, Run explores the darker side of humanity, through an explosion of movement, theatre and design.

‘The choreography is inventively alive...’ The Guardian

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MICHAEL MORPURGO’S AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN PRESENTED BY POONAMALLEE PRODUCTIONS AND NORTHCOTT THEATRE, EXETER

An adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s best-selling children’s novel by the creators of the 5 star Morpurgo hit, Private Peaceful.

It’s 1945, Dresden, Germany. Lizzie, her mother, and an elephant from the zoo, flee the Allied fire-bombing in the end-game of the Second World War.

Escaping the Allies’ advance from the West and the advancing Russian armies from the East, this extraordinary trio of refugees meet a downed RAF officer, cowering in a barn; a homeless school choir on the run from the Nazis; and the mechanised American cavalry, appearing over the horizon.

Thu 20 & Fri 21 Oct, 7pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions, £10 under-25s)Age Guide 9+ Running Time 1 hour 5mins approx. (no interval)

POST SHOW TALK Thu 20 Oct


OCTOBER 2016

Sat 22 Oct, 7.45pm


Tue 25 Oct, 7.45pm


MUSIC

STEELEYE SPAN Catch folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span with their new live show.

Maddy Prior - the voice of the band - leads a line-up featuring faces old and new. Having previously collaborated with Sir Terry Pratchett on a record based on his Wintersmith novel, their 2016 performances will see them perform new gems alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful British folk rock bands ever.

‘Don’t miss them’ The Independent

COMEDY

ANDY HAMILTON: CHANGE MANAGEMENT If you’re feeling flustered because of flux, comedy writer and performer Andy Hamilton will teach you how to cope with the changes we have seen, and the changes yet to come.

In his 60 years on this planet, Andy Hamilton has experienced many changes. For instance, he was once a 6’4” tall professional basketball player, until a tree fell on him.

But, of course, change is an inescapable part of the human condition. Some changes are good, some bad. Why can’t they be more clearly labelled? How did we end up working longer hours? Where did all the sparrows go?


OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2016

Sat 29 Oct, 7pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £5 in advance (£8 on the door) Age Guide 14+

COMMUNITY

NEW: MUSIC SHOWCASEA lively mix of genres and styles from some of the area’s top unsigned bands including the likes of Elasea, All Ears Avow, This Is Shark Country and Origami Heart.

Thanks to our friends at Hogan Music, all audiences members will be in with a chance to win a brand new guitar. The winning ticket will be drawn during the show and the lucky winner will take their prize home that night.

Tue 1 Nov, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions, under-25s £8) Age Guide 9+ Running Time approx.1 hour 5 minutes

THEATRE

BE BRAVE AND LEAVE FOR THE UNKNOWNBY REDCAPE THEATRE PRODUCED BY TURTLE KEY ARTS

A story of love, loss and courage told through the hands of a piano player and the lens of a photographer.

In the aftermath of a terrible tragedy, a couple sit across a table in a suburban living room, between them a chasm opens, their courage deserts them and the only choice is to run or hide.

In a world where there is so much to fear, when taking the smallest of steps can be terrifying, it sometimes feel as if we have forgotten how to be brave. Or have we?

Inspired by true stories of ordinary people in extraordinary situations, RedCape’s exhilarating new show explores the nature of bravery both epic and domestic, large and small.


NOVEMBER 2016

Thu 3 Nov, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £14 (£12 concessions) Age Guide 18+. Brief nudity

THEATRE

1972: THE FUTURE OF SEXPRESENTED BY THE WARDROBE ENSEMBLE

It’s 1972. An era of possibility, polyester and pubic hair.

Ziggy Stardust is on Top of the Pops, Penny is writing an essay on Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Christine is watching Deepthroat and Brian is confused. The Wardrobe Ensemble tell the story of the class of ‘72 with a handsome funk guitarist and some spacehoppers.

Was it easier back then? Where did we go wrong? A brisk romp through the ins and outs of those excellently awkward first sexual encounters.

‘Funny and true and a little bit heart-breaking.’ ««««The Guardian

COMMUNITY

SCHOOLS CHOREOGRAPHY CHALLENGEThe culmination of the Corn Exchange’s new schools dance choreography challenge, featuring pieces from local school groups created in collaboration with professional choreographers.

Thu 3 Nov, 7.30pm



NOVEMBER 2016

Fri 4 Nov, 7.45pm


Sat 5 Nov, 7pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £14 (£11.50 concessions) Age Guide 4+

COMEDY

SEANN WALSH: ONE FOR THE ROADThe ‘Lie-in King’ returns with a brand-new show.

However disheveled he may be, the Foster’s Comedy Award nominee is also one of the best comics in the country. With a keen observational mind, Seann can spot the absurdity in everything and convert it to perfectly delivered stand-up comedy.

‘Unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation’ The Guardian

‘One of comedy’s hottest properties... Very talented, very funny’ Evening Standard

FAMILY

THE WIZARD OF OZPRESENTED BY LE NAVET BETE & BARBICAN THEATRE PLYMOUTH

A physical comedy bonanza of ridiculous characters, live music, songs, hilarious dances, utter stupidity and much, much more.

The team that brought us the hugely entertaining production of Dick Tracy return to Newbury.

Join Dorothy and Toto on their fantastical and downright chaotic travels along the Road of Yellow Bricks meeting the usual (sort of) suspects along the way - an unbelievably idiotic Scarecrow, a Tin Man straight from under the Iron Curtain and a Lion whose West End dreams seem just Over The Rainbow - as well as some characters you might not expect...


NOVEMBER 2016

Sat 5 Nov, 7.45pm


MUSIC

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN: THE REACH OUT 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOURJoin the party as this scintillating show celebrates its 10th birthday by honouring the 50th anniversary of chart-topping single Reach Out I’ll Be There.

This new show continues the legend of solid-gold artistes the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more.

Oozing with style, sophistication and musical brilliance, more than 36 classics are revived by a huge cast amid a flurry of glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and superb musicianship.

Mon 7 & Tue 8 Nov, 7pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £9 (£7 concessions, £6 for groups of 20 or more) Suitable for all ages

COMMUNITY

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVALShakespeare Schools Festival is proud to present a series of unique performances by children from all over Berkshire.

All are welcome to this inspiring evening of theatre. Whether you are a parent, friend or another local school, Shakespeare Schools Festival is a wonderful way to experience the language, magic and possibilities of Shakespeare.

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MUSIC

JULIA FORDHAM The stunning and sultry Julia Fordham returns to the UK after three sell-out tours.

Join Julia for an evening of her classic hits including Happy Ever After, Where Does The Time Go, and Love Moves in Mysterious Ways alongside fan favourites and possibly songs from her forthcoming album.

Fri 11 Nov, 7.45pm



Sat 12 Nov, 7.45pm


‘Sounds just like the real thing’ Cross Country Magazine

‘The show had the audience on its feet by the end, blown away by the quality of the performance’ Scunthorpe Telegraph

MUSIC

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM: THE DOLLY PARTON & KENNY ROGERS STORYCelebrating the queen and king of country music.

This show is stacked with country’s greatest hits including Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, Love is Like a Butterfly and Lady. Enjoy the awesome vocals and gentle humour of Dolly and Kenny’s legendary live shows.


NOVEMBER 2016


Thu 17 Nov, 7.45pm


Sat 19 Nov, 7.45pm


COMEDY

RUSSELL HOWARD: WORK-IN-PROGRESSJoin one of the UKs funniest, most successful comedians as he tries out his brand new material.

Russell has appeared on some of TV’s funniest comedy shows including BBC2’s Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and his own hit show, Russell Howard’s Good News. His latest and biggest arena tour, Wonderbox, sold out four nights at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as arenas across the US and Australia. See a preview of his latest stuff live on stage.

‘Energetic, uncynical and, most importantly, very funny’ The Times

Features a warm up act from comedian Steve Hall.

COMMUNITY

CAROLS AT THE CORN EXCHANGEFor the past 23 years The Salvation Army Newbury has held an annual carol concert at the Corn Exchange.

This year features The Central Southern Area Fellowship Band under the direction of their new leader, Ken Clark, The Basingstoke Tambourine Group and a local junior school choir as guests. It will be compèred by Major Fred Thompson, who has become a great friend of the occasion.


NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016

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PANTOMIME

CINDERELLA WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY PHIL WILLMOTT PRODUCED BY CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY

A festive treat for all the family.

Expect mischief, mayhem and plenty of silliness in the Corn Exchange’s 2016 Pantomime.

Poor old Cinders slaves away all day clearing up after her gruesome ugly sisters. But with a sprinkling of fairy dust and a particularly large pumpkin her luck is about to change!

Will the hunky Prince Charming fall head over heels? And will Cinderella make it home by the time the clock strikes midnight?

Thu 1 Dec, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £14 (£12 concessions, £10 under-25s) Age Guide 12+ Running Time 55 minutes

THEATRE

POLICE COPSAn action-packed hour of adrenaline-fuelled physical theatre, cinematic style and uncompromising facial hair.

It’s 1976 and straight-laced rookie Police Cop Jimmy Johnson is out to avenge his brother’s death, and he’s got to go it alone. With the help of his new partner – a retired renegade named Harrison – the pair begin to unearth the secrets that the case holds.

Police Cops is a cinematic joyride, speeding down Adventure Avenue in a souped-up squad car. Oh, and the steering wheel is made out of guns.

Fri 25 Nov – Sat 31 Dec 2016

Corn Exchange Full Price Tickets: £22- £18.50, Concessions: £17 (Family Tickets and Concession Tickets available on selected performances) Preview Performances: £12

DECEMBER 2016


Sat 3 Dec, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £15

Sat 10 Dec, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £15 (£13 concessions) Age Guide 15+

COMEDY

ZOE LYONS: LITTLE MISFITZoe heads for New Greenham Arts with her brand new show.

2016 has seen her appear on Live at the Apollo, The John Bishop show and win the Chortle Best Comic award. You might also recognise her from Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, and her regular stints on Mock the Week and The News Quiz. Not bad for a self-proclaimed ‘misfit’.

‘Lyons has what it takes to delight any crowd’ The Guardian

‘Razor sharp’ Observer

COMEDY

NISH KUMAR: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, UNLESS YOU SHOUT THE WORDS REAL LOUDA comedy show about history, democracy and capitalism.

This rising star on the comedy scene has appeared on Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News For You. He’s also an Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee 2015 and Rose d’Or winner for Best Radio Comedy.

‘Utterly brilliant’ ««««« Time Out

‘A masterclass by a no-frills stand up at the height of his powers’ «««« The Guardian



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Sun 11 Dec, meet from 4pm to take part or 4.30pm to watch

Northbrook Street, Newbury FREE (no booking required). All ages welcome

OUTDOOR

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTJoin us for our annual Lantern Procession, a stunning winter event that brings the community together to celebrate the festive season.

Join in or just admire and soak up the atmosphere as the candle-lit procession travels along Northbrook Street to the Market Place.

LANTERN MAKING FOR THE BRAVEWork with professional lantern makers and create a more elaborate lantern ready for this year’s procession. This activity is very popular, so early booking is recommended.

Sat 19 Nov, 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm

101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space, Greenham Business Park FREE (booking required via Box Office) All children must be accompanied by an adult

LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPSCome and create your very own lantern for the Lantern Procession.

Drop in with your family to make a lantern in one of our FREE workshops. Please allow an hour and a half to create your lantern.

Sun 27 Nov, 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm New Greenham Arts Sat 3 Dec, 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm The Waterside Centre, Newbury FREE (no booking required) All children must be accompanied by an adult

The Corn Exchange’s Outdoor events programme is supported by Greenham Common Trust and Arts Council England.

DECEMBER 2016


Fri 16 Dec, 8pm


MUSIC

BARB JUNGR GETS FESTIVE AGAINCelebrate the festive season with ‘Britain’s best cabaret singer’ and acclaimed international jazz recording and performance artist.

With pianist Jenny Carr, Barb presents songs from every corner with her usual swing and panache, both traditional and from the box of surprises! Nodding to Dylan’s Christmas album, Joni Mitchell and the great songs from all genres and persuasions of this special time of year, prepare to party (in an elegant jazz/cabaret kind of way).

Wed 14, Thu 15, Fri 16 Dec, 10.30am & 1pm Sat 17 & Sun 18 Dec, 11am, 1pm & 3pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £9.50 Age Guide 2 – 7 Running Time 50 minutes (no interval)

FAMILY

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASPRESENTED BY BIG WOODEN HORSE

A festive treat for little ones aged 2 – 7 and their families.

On the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to get presents. So he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself. Along the way he dodges the family cat, gets directions from a cowardly robot and is given some unexpected advice from the magical fairy on top of the tree.

Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funny-shaped present sitting under the tree?

The Night Before Christmas is the latest production from the creators of the hit shows Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Way Back Home and Aliens Love Underpants.

MEET & GREET Stay behind after each show and meet the cast

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AS WELL AS AN EXCITING RANGE OF LIVE SHOWS WE ALSO HAVE…

A CINEMAOur cosy 40 seat cinema offers the very best of art house, independent and family films as well as many of the leading blockbusters and live broadcasts. Pick up a film brochure or visit www.cornexchangenew.com/film to find out more.

A KITCHEN & BAR Open for lunch and dinner, our seasonal menus offer a great selection of fresh and affordable food. Call our Box Office to book a table or visit www.cornexchangenew.com/kitchen to download a menu.

& PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVEDFrom workshops and classes to post show talks, we offer plenty of opportunities to learn, create and socialise. Pick up a Get Involved brochure or visit www.cornexchangenew.com/getinvolved to find out more.

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We would like to thank all our volunteers for kindly giving up their time to the Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts.

We also gratefully acknowledge support from:

We are grateful for the support and generosity our Friends, Associates and Patrons as well as those who wish to remain anonymous.

Mrs J Baker

Miss Mary J Buxey

Susan Vandyk

Mrs M Allen

Richard Bayly

Mrs Janet Bensley

Mrs J Blore

Eddie Dove

Mr & Mrs Lumsden

Mrs Jan Malsingh

Mrs J M E Milsom

SUPPORTERS

Corn Exchange gratefully acknowledges funding from:

For more information on becoming a Friend, Associate or Patron visit www.cornexchangenew.com/membership or chat to our Development Manager

Laura Jostins-Dean on 01635 517945 [email protected]

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Misses A & J Pickering

Miss P H Simpson

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Talk To Us

0845 5218 218Calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s Access Charge Mon 10am - 5pm | Tue - Sat 10am - 7pm | Sun 11am - 5pm Sunday hours may sometimes vary. On bank holiday Box Office opens 1 hour before the show starts.

Email [email protected]

Season Booking OpensPriority booking opens Thursday 23 June

Public booking opens Thursday 30 June Some performances are on general sale in advance of the publication of the brochure

Become a member from £30 per year www.cornexchangenew.com/membership

DiscountsConcessions are available on selected shows for:Groups, under-19s, senior citizens, full-time students, key workers, registered disabled may not get a concessionary priced ticket - but could be eligible for a free companion ticket.

• 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 and exchange. Postage £1.20 charge• Only one discount per ticket and proof required to collect concessionary tickets• Tickets for babies up to 18 months cost a £1 administration fee• Where Family Tickets are advertised, at least 2 of the 4 ticket holders must be under-19• All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult• Pushchairs and prams will not be permitted inside the auditorium• Some ticket prices include a contribution, of either £1 or 50p, to the investment fund levy. This is part of our agreed contractual

arrangements with the visiting company.

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

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Booking Fees All live events and live broadcasts (including encores) will be subject to a £1 booking fee when booked online or on the telephone. For films this will be 65p. This fee is capped at £6 in any one telephone transaction. Bookings made in person at the Box Office will be processed free of charge. Associates and Patrons are exempt from the Ticket Booking Fee. No fees are payable for any of our Get Involved programme.

BOOKING

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Events wouldn’t happen without our team of dedicated volunteers. If you are over 18 and interested in taking part, email [email protected] or call 01635 517965

Volunteers

New Greenham Arts 113 Lindenmuth WayGreenham Business ParkNewburyBerkshireRG19 6HN

• Visit www.cornexchangenew.com/access for full access information

• Please tell us when booking if you require an induction loop or if you use a wheelchair

• The Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts are fully accessible by wheelchair and toilets are accessible

• Access Dogs are welcome

Access

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Visit Us

Corn ExchangeIs in the town centre and just 5 minutes walk from the train station. It is surrounded by a number of car parks, £1 after 6pm.

TRAVEL

New Greenham Arts Is an 8 minute drive away from the Corn Exchange. A bus service is available. It also has a car park directly in front of the building.

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 Trust.

Brochure design by Farrows Creative www.farrowscreative.comAll information correct at time of print on 08/06/16. Please check the website for up-to-date information

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EATING & DRINKING Our kitchen serves food Tuesdays to Saturdays, 12pm to 2.30pm and Wednesdays to Saturdays, 5pm – 8.30pm. Call our Box Office to book a table.

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