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Otley COURTHOUSEan a r t s and r e s ou r ce cen t r e fo r eve r yone

Spring Programme 2015

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The Railway Man

Belle

Courthouse promotion

Film

Music

Reading/writing

Performance

Dance

Art/Exhibition

Ilkley Literature Festival

Otley Science Festival

Venue hired by external promoter

Welcome… to our Spring Brochure full of events to get you fired up and energised in the New Year, especially if your resolutions included ‘Try something new.’ From music to films and from theatre to comedy there is plenty of opportunity to see and do your favourites alongside something you have never tried before. Buy in advance to be sure of a ticket and save money. All children under 12 attending events must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that while all details are correct at time of going to press, some changes and additions may take place. Please check when you purchase your tickets.Seats are not numbered so please arrive in good time.Follow the acts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo and SoundCloud.

Inside Llewyn Davis

Bob Woosnam Savage photo © Colin Brooks Leicester University

Fish and Bird

Cinema@the CourthouseTHE RAILWAY MAN 2014, UK, 116 MINS, 15, BIOGRAPHY/DRAMAStarring Colin Firth and Nicole KidmanThursday 8 January 2pmA former British Army officer, who was tormented as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labour camp during World War II, discovers that the man responsible for much of his treatment is still alive and sets out to confront him. A tale of redemption follows.

BELLE 2014, UK, 104 MINS, 12A, PERIOD DRAMAThursday 12 February 2pmStarring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily WatsonInspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, an illegitimate mixed race girl raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield. Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the colour of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. This story follows Belle and a young vicar’s son as they shape Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

THE INVISIBLE WOMAN 2013, UK, 111 MINS, 12A, BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/ROMANCE Starring Ralph FiennesThursday 12 March 2pm In the 1850s, Ellen Ternan is a minimally talented actress who catches the eye of the hailed British author, Charles Dickens. Bored with his intellectually unstimulating wife, Dickens takes the educated Ellen as his secret lover until his death.

TRACKS 2013, UK, 112 MINS, 12A, ADVENTURE/BIOGRAPHY/DRAMAStarring Mia Wasikowska and Adam DriverThursday 9 April 2pm A mesmerizing true story of a young woman’s 1,700 mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with her four camels and faithful dog.

Movie Matinees

Start time 2pm with tea/coffee available from 1.30pmTickets for all films: £4 includes tea/coffee & biscuits.

KILLED THE BOAR, SHAVED HIS HEAD: THE VIOLENT DEATH OF RICHARD IIISaturday 17 January 7.30pm In late March 2015, Richard III is to be reinterred in Leicester. Here is a chance to meet and talk with one of the handful of experts to have physically examined the remains. Bob Woosnam Savage, Project Weapons Expert for the University of Leicester ‘Search for Richard III’ Archaeological Team, has been studying the skeleton of Richard III since its discovery in September

2012. He will reveal how, using both historical and archaeological evidence, we can now begin to create the possible last moments of Richard III – buried in the choir of the Greyfriars Church in August 1485 following his death at the battle of Bosworth.Tickets: £8/£6 in advance, £9/£7 on the door. Otley Courthouse Fundraising Event.(NB: the lecture contains some graphic content and images)

FISH AND BIRD Wednesday 21 January 8pm We are delighted to capture this young Canadian band on their way to a headline show as one of the main visiting acts at Celtic Connections. Raised on equal parts roots music and Radiohead, Fish & Bird re-imagine folk music for a new generation. Growing up in the small community of idyllic Mayne Island, off the west coast of British Columbia, songwriter Taylor Ashton and fiddler Adam Iredale-Gray formed the band in 2007. Based on a shared passion for traditional old-time music their mutual interests spanned many genres, including jazz and indie rock. The duo grew into a five-piece and now, after extensive cross-continent touring to critical acclaim are set to arrive in the UK for their first ever ‘live’ dates here. Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door.fishandbird.ca

OTLEY FILM SOCIETY 2014/2015 SEASONOtley Film Society is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to bringing diverse cinema to Otley.Thursday screening of films starting at 7.45pm with bar open from 7pm.8 JanNebraska 2012, USA, 1522 JanuaryThe Past 2013, France, 12A12 FebruaryWe Are The Best 2013, Sweden/Denmark, 1526 FebruaryThe Grand Budapest Hotel 2014, USA , 1512 MarchThe Lunchbox 2013, India/France/Germany/USA, PG26 MarCalvary 2014, Ireland/UK, 159 AprilShort Term 2013, UK, 1523 AprilInside Llewyn Davis 2013, USA/UK/ France, 15To find out more about the films, details of membership and how to buy guest tickets, go to www.otleyfilmsociety.org.uk or email [email protected]. Guest Tickets: £4.

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Snake DavisThe SolicitorsMichael Christian DurrantILF Live Lounge photo © David Collins

Leveret

Nick Sharratt

Lego the Movie

Marrakesh Express

SNAKE DAVIS AND HIS BAND: THE CLASSIC SAX SOLO TOUR Friday 23 January 8pmSultry sax, searing sax, screaming sax, sexy sax, soulful sax, this show has it all. An instrumental solo can break hearts, lift spirits, change lives. Saxophone, in the right hands, is so emotional, so passionate; it sings, screams, whispers. Snake Davis reveals the background and history of 25 classics , including Baker Street, Careless Whisper, Respect and Snake’s own Million Love Songs, playing them all in context.Tickets: £12/£10 in advance, £13/£11 on the door. snakedavis.com

SWEET SOUL MUSIC WITH THE SOLICITORS Friday 30 January 8pm Listen (or dance!) the night away to your favourite soul classics. This 8 piece band will get you joining in to songs from the great era when Motown and Stax artists ruled! This is a mainly standing event so there’s plenty of room for dancing.Tickets: £10 in advance, £11 on the door (£12 for limited guaranteed seating.)the-solicitors-band.co.uk Otley Courthouse Fundraising Event.

LA GUITARRA, EL CORAZÓN DE ESPAÑA/THE GUITAR, THE HEART OF SPAIN Samuel Moore and Michael Christian Durrant Saturday 7 February: 1–4pm 1-2pm (Classical Guitar) 3-4pm (Flamenco Guitar)A two part workshop with break, exploring links between classical spanish music and flamenco. Open to non-active observers as well as active (guitar) participants. Tickets: £10 workshop only. £18 workshop and performance.

SAMUEL MOORE AND MICHAEL CHRISTIAN DURRANT Saturday 7 February 7.30pmFrom the raw passion of traditional flamenco to the refined works of well-loved Spanish classical composers. Two of the most respected exponents of their art forms in the UK, classical guitarist Michael Christian Durrant and flamenco guitarist Samuel Moore will take you on a stunning two-hour musical journey through the rich tapestry of Spanish musical heritage, exploring the link between classical composers such as Rodrigo, De Falla and Tarrega and the flamenco tradition. Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door.samuelmooremusic.co.uk michaelchristiandurrant.com

Fundraiser for Candlelighters and Otley Courthouse.

ILF LIVE LOUNGEYoung People’s Open Mic Friday 13 February 7.30pmAre you aged 12-18? Do you write lyrics, poetry, music, spoken word or comedy? Are you a singer, writer, poet, musician? ILF Live Lounge is an open mic for young people wanting to take to the stage and share their work. A great opportunity for emerging talent to perform with professional sound and lighting in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. If you, or your group/band, would like to perform please contact us by text: 07816 757361 or email: [email protected] or join us in the audience to hear exciting new work! Tickets: Performers FREE Audience £3.

In association with Otley Courthouse.

LEVERET: ANDY CUTTING, SAM SWEENEY, ROB HARBRONSaturday 14 February 8pm Consummate musicianship, delivery and captivating spontaneity. Leveret features some of England’s finest folk instrumentalists in improvised performances ensuring that no one concert is like any other. Leveret’s music is firmly rooted in the English tradition but is fresh and new, with original settings of ancient tunes alongside new compositions by some of today’s finest tunesmiths in the folk field. Sam Sweeney (Bellowhead, Full English, Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party) on fiddle, Rob Harbron (English Acoustic Collective, Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party, The Full English) on concertina and Andy Cutting (Blowzabella, Wood & Cutting, Under One Sky) on melodeon. Tickets: £11/£9 in advance, £12/£10 on the door . leveretband.com

NICK SHARRATT’S BIG DRAW-ALONG Thursday 19 February 11am Join much-loved, award winning Nick Sharratt, known for his popular picture books such as You Choose and Just Imagine, and find out exactly how he creates them, from coming up with the ideas to drawing the amazing illustrations. He’ll show you how to create a character on the page and share some of his very best drawing tips. Expect fun and games and plenty of chances to join in. Bring paper, pencil and something to lean on so you can draw along with Nick.Tickets: £6 adults/£5 children. nicksharratt.com

THE LEGO MOVIE 2014, USA, 100MINS, ANIMATIONFriday 20 February 2pmChIldren and Family Movie MatineeAn ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied ‘Special’, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis.Tickets: £4/£2.

MARRAKESH EXPRESSSaturday 21 February 8pm A tribute to The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash & Young: remarkable music from a remarkable time. The Marrakesh Express are John Butler, Rick Wilson, and Adam Ellis. Together these three great voices deliver a note perfect performance of some of the finest harmony singing in all music. From the early Byrds classics such as Mr Tambourine Man, Turn Turn Turn and 8 Miles High, to the later CSNY songs such as Guinevere, Our House, Ohio and more, the band take the audience back to a time of protest, revolution, dropping out, and making great music. This is the only show of its kind, and a truly brilliant night’s entertainment. Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. myspace.com/themarrakeshexpressuk

HALF TERM EVENT

HALF TERM EVENT

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Mitch Benn

Play on Words Theatre: Aidan Dooley as Tom Crean

I Could Go On Singing

Luke Daniels

Jackie Hagan

Unfurl

MITCH BENN: DON’T BELIEVE A WORDFriday 27 February 8pm “I’m a sceptic. But don’t take my word for it. Or indeed anybody’s. For anything....” and this is the basic premise of Mitch Benn’s new critically acclaimed show. It’s a show that will make you laugh a lot and think a bit as well, as Mitch debunks myths, exposes nonsense and grapples with the very nature of knowledge itself extolling the virtues of an evidence-based approach to life .... with amusing consequences and of course a few songs along the way. The Now Show aside, Mitch has recently co-presented with Harry Shearer BBC Radio 2’s Anatomy of a Guitar as well performing Mitch Benn Is The 37th Beatle and presenting Spank The Plank both for BBC Radio 4. Tickets: £12/£10 in advance, £13/£11 on the door.mitchbenn.com

SCIENCE CAFÉ Thursday 5 March 7.30pm Speakers set out their key idea in 10–15 minutes and 20 slides. Then over to you to ask questions. Watch the website for news of speakers. All welcome, whether you are a beginner, an expert, still at school ….. Tickets: £4/£3. otleysciencefestival.co.uk

Play On Words Theatre presents TOM CREAN: ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Friday 6 March 7.30pmTom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery, (1901–1904); Terra Nova (1910–1913); and Endurance (1914–1916). Crean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of the Antarctic. His 36 mile, solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue his comrades Teddy Evans and William Lashly has been described by Antarctic historians as “the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration”. Tickets: £8/£6 in advance, £9/£7 on the door. tomcreanshow.co.uk

I COULD GO ON SINGING 1963, UK, COLOUR, 95 MINS, MUSICAL DRAMASaturday 7 March 3–6pm This year’s Fish n Reels event from Otley Film Society and Otley Action for Older People is the classic film featuring Judy Garland in a semi-autobiographical role that only she could have played. This is followed by a fish and chip supper (or veggie option).Tickets: £6 including supper – must be booked in advance. Film only: £3If you require transport please book through OAOP on 01943 463965. Otherwise book through Courthouse box office stating which meal option.

LUKE DANIELS TRIO: LUKE DANIELS, JULIAN SUTTON, IAN STEVENSONSaturday 7 March 8pmLuke Daniels is best known as the melodeon player in Cara Dillon’s Band. However, here he picks up his guitar to sing his own songs, many taken from his recent CD What’s Here, What’s Gone – an album hailed by critics as “reminiscent of the music of Paul Simon,” and one which has seen him establish a distinctive place in contemporary acoustic folk music. Meanwhile, for those disappointed that Luke will not be playing melodeon, have no fear – melodeon duties in the line-up will be fulfilled by none other than Julian Sutton, longtime member of The Kathryn Tickell Band, and more recently touring with Sting. Completing the trio is another former Kathryn bandmember, Ian Stevenson.Tickets: £12/£10 in advance, £13/£11 on the door. lukedanielsmusic.com

SOME PEOPLE HAVE TOO MANY LEGSA Contact/NRTF Flying Solo Commission, written and performed by Jackie HaganFriday 13 March 7.30pmWhat do you do when your world is turned upside down? Keep laughing. Last Summer Jackie Hagan was hospitalised and they thought she might die. Luckily she didn’t, but she did eat loads and loads of Kit Kats because she thought it wouldn’t matter if she got fat. She also lost a leg, learnt the joy of using the disabled loo in Primark while everyone else looks at you fuming, fell in love with a posh man called Miles, found her Dad, and finally figured out how to be a grown-up. Not a proper grown-up – she still gets stuck inside her duvet cover while changing the bed

and measures her life in Facebook statuses. This is her story.Tickets: £8/£5 in advance, £9/£6 on the door. Selected by Contact /NRTF Strategic Rural Touring Programme, supported by Arts Council England, in association with Take Art (Somerset) and Beaford Arts (Devon).Contactmcr.com | @contactmcr | ruraltouring.org | @ruraltouring | #SPHTML

UNFURLSaturday 14 March 8pm Searching melodies and tumbling rhythms. Unfurl’s music expands across continents, combining Indian ragas, flamenco and Arabic music with improvisation to create an original sound ranging from the dramatic to the sublime. Band leader and inspiration, Olivia Moore brings energy and sensitivity with a dedication to Jazz and Indian classical violin, though she also draws her influence from flamenco, gypsy and folk music. The other band members are Jim Faulkner – Electric Guitar, Gavin Barras – Double Bass, John Ball – Tabla and Indian Santoor and Adam Warne – Egyptian Percussion.Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door. Unfurl.me.uk

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RANT photo © Ian Barclay

Image Musical Theatre: The Sword in the Stone

David Knopfler

Pop-up Flashback: Word Pepper Theatre

Northern Voices

Blueflint

POP-UP FLASHBACKHalf Moon presents a Word Pepper Theatre productionThursday 19 March 10.30am and 1.30pm Sebastian’s memories aren’t like everyone else’s. His are wonderful poetic memories from the pages of his colourful pop-up books and the treasure trove of his imagination. He remembers troll kings and mermaid queens, deep sea diving super heroes and city smashing dinosaurs. But there’s only one memory that takes particular pride of place. It is of the very special gift that his Dad bought him … Enter an imaginative world of memories through beautiful, thought-provoking poetry and incredible pop-up books of every imaginable shape and size in this funny and heart-warming adventure of complicated families and growing up. Tickets: £6/£4. One accompanying adult free with groups of 10 children. A show for 6+ and over available for group bookings from education providers.

Developed in association with Half Moon Theatre and Apples and Snakes.

halfmoon.org.uk wordpeppertheatre.com

SVN presents NORTHERN ACCENT #2 – WRITING WITH A NORTHERN VOICESaturday 21 March 7.30pmNorthern Accent returns to Otley Courthouse this spring with another entertaining literature event, this time focussing on writers who are from or are inspired by the North. Northern Voices 2 features three acclaimed writers as they read from their work and talk about their relationships with the North and how it has shaped their work and careers. John Godber is a dramatist

and is internationally renowned for his observational comedies. Helen Cross’ first Novel My Summer of Love won the Betty Trask Award in 2002. Peter Sansom is a poet whose books include On the Pennine Way and Everything You’ve Heard is True.Tickets: £9/£7 in advance, £10/£8 on the door. johngodber.co.uk helencross.net

OTLEY YOUTH THEATRESaturday 28 March 7.30–8.30pm and Sunday 29 March 2–3pmOtley Youth Theatre’s latest offering, a new play entirely devised and written by the cast.Tickets: £4/£2.bighooha.co.uk/otley-youth-oy-theatre

BLUEFLINT Sunday 29 March 8pm The sound of Blueflint is defined by the sublime close harmonies of Deborah Arnott and Clare Neilson accompanied by a five-piece line-up intertwining banjos, fiddle, piano, electric guitar, double-bass and drums in raw, honest and beautifully-crafted songs, imbued with a strong alt folk flavour. Blueflint’s atmospheric and evocative performances when supporting The Proclaimers in 2012, proved them to be a formidable live act and gained them a strong reputation and following through the UK. This tour celebrates the release of their third album recorded with renowned producer Paul Savage of King Creosote, Mogwai, From Scotland with Love.Tickets: £10/£8 in advance, £11/£9 on the door.blueflint.org.uk

RANTMonday 6 April 8pmFour fiddles – one beautiful sound. RANT is a celebration of the instrument for which all four members have a passion. Describing themselves as a chamber-folk quartet, their music draws on fiddle traditions from Shetland, Scotland, Scandinavia and beyond, and saw them nominated for a BBC Folk Award immediately their debut album was released. Sisters Jenna & Bethany Reid are well-known to The Courthouse after appearances with Filska, Dochas & Jenna’s own band. They are joined by former BBC Young Folk Award winner Lauren MacColl and Sarah-Jane Summers, a highland fiddler whose love of Norwegian music and its hardanger fiddle has seen her relocate to Oslo. Tickets: £12.50/£11 in advance, £13.50/£12 on the door. rantfiddles.com

Image Musical Theatre presentsTHE SWORD IN THE STONEFriday 10 April 2pm The mystical story of the Sword in the Stone follows the life of Arthur, a young squire destined to become king. Guided by Merlin, he has many adventures culminating in him successfully pulling the sword from the stone and unwittingly fulfilling the legend’s prophecy. This show requires the participation of the whole audience as the chorus and 10 children to play small parts in the production. With beautiful costumes, enchanting sets and magical puppetry, the audience will be captivated, continuing Image Musical Theatre’s tradition of providing the very best touring theatre. Tickets: £8/£6. Family show for 5 years and above.imagemusicaltheatre.co.uk

FASHION SHOWin collaboration with Jenni’s DresserThursday 16 April 7.30pm Who needs the Paris or London Fashion Week? Come to the Courthouse cat walk instead!This fun and fundraising event promises to be a great evening to inspire your wardrobe for the coming season. All the outfits – for special events as well as everyday occasions – will be modelled by Courthouse volunteers, and will be available for sale. Otley Courthouse Fundraising Event. Tickets: £7.50 includes glass of wine. Courthouse volunteers and Friends: £5.jennisdresser.co.uk

DAVID KNOPFLERFriday 17 April 8pmThought provoking and insightful lyrics to beautiful acoustic music. Guitarist, singer-songwriter, poet and founder member of 70’s rock band ‘Dire Straits’, David Knopfler spent three years with Dire Straits before embarking upon a solo career as a rock jazz recording artist. David continues to tour internationally and the first ever limited edition live album, Made in Germany, was released in April 2013. Tickets: £15/£13 in advance, £17/£15 on the door. knopfler.com

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CrossHarbour

The LipService Theatre Hysterical Historical Show

Adele Pennington

A Touch of Holly at Christmas

Paper Zoo Theatre presentsTHE DENTISTby David Griffiths Saturday 18 April 7.30pm Masks and slapsticks! Traditional Commedia Dell’arte meets the 1980s! Pantalone loves only two things: money and the beautiful Isabella. Isabella meanwhile only has eyes for Flavio, Pantalone’s son. The play features a cast of characters including mischievous servants, a loquacious lawyer, a femme-fatale, and a swashbuckling Captain. Throw in a bag of magic sweets with an unexpected side effect and The Dentist is a riotous romp with bite.Tickets: £8/£6 in advance, £9/£7 on the door. paperzootheatrecompany.co.uk

Multi Story Theatre Company presentsALMOST HEAVEN Friday 24 April 7.30pmA man and a woman share a past – unresolved and unrequited. In a garden full of birdsong they tell stories. But time is running out for this man and he has a story he needs to share with her before the day is done. In this exquisitely structured drama the characters gently hold your hand and lead you on a journey that takes in ancient history, neuro-science and the power of language. But all journeys come to an end and when this one

does it breaks your heart. Intimate and intricate this five star production crackles with wit and wisdom.Tickets: £9/£7 in advance, £10/£8 on the door. multistorytheatre.co.uk

CHRIS STOUT AND CATRIONA MCKAYFriday 1 May 8pmA welcome return to the Courthouse for fiddler Chris Stout and harpist Catriona McKay, who have been playing music together since their schooldays in Shetland, both as a duo and in the 8 piece hurricane Fiddlers Bid. For this show Chris & Catriona will play unamplified. Their music is subtle, complex and richly intense, using traditional roots to explore new possibilities in the pairing of harp and fiddle.Tickets: £12.50 / £11 in advance, £13.50/£12 on the door. mckaystoutmusic.co.uk

OTLEY COURTHOUSE FACILITIES AND ROOM HIREAs well as our fantastic programme of events, we offer a range of facilities to individuals, groups and businesses. If you are looking for a venue for a meeting, arts activity or event; planning a family celebration or party or want somewhere for a work training session or conference we’ve got all the facilities you need. More information, including prices, is available online at: www.otleycourthouse.org.uk/room-hire or email [email protected]

COURTHOUSE DESIGNER CRAFT FAIRSLast Sunday of each month to coincide with the Otley Farmers Market 9.30am–1pm.Our Designer Craft Fairs showcase the talents of local craft workers. All items are designed and made by the stallholders, and you have the chance to buy unique, handmade jewellery, stationery, gifts, art work and more!Admission is free and the café is open, so come along for a browse, a cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee and a piece of cake!If you are interested in booking a stall at the Craft fair, email [email protected]

REGULAR ACTIVITIESA wide variety of clubs, societies and classes run in the Courthouse every day and for all age ranges – from language to exercise classes, community choir or orchestra to book club or creative writing. You can pick up a list from Courthouse Reception or download one from our website.

OTLEY COURTHOUSE NEEDS YOU!Volunteers are the life blood of the Courthouse. With their vital help we run the cafe, box office or steward events. Full training and support is given. If you can spare some time, contact the Volunteer Coordinator on 01943 467466 or [email protected]

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Check our website for latest details of half term and holiday workshops, film screenings, performances and activities.

FRIENDSDo you come regularly to events at the Courthouse? Would you like to receive preview copies of the programme and other exclusive benefits? Then become a Friend of the Courthouse. For more details email [email protected]

EXHIBITIONS AT OTLEY COURTHOUSECurated by members of the In-House Arts Group .JANUARY In House Arts GroupFEBRUARY Evelyn FriendMARCH Sixth Form Students from Prince Henry’s Grammar SchoolAPRIL Sue Kershaw: Mosaic art inspired by Roman art, geometry, literature and natureWould you be interested in holding an exhibition of your work at the Courthouse? Or are you a crafter/artisan whose work would fit well in our cabinets display? For more information email the In House Arts Group [email protected]

Evelyn FriendSue Kershaw

COMING IN THE SUMMER Saturday 9 May/HexachordiaFriday 12 June/Joe MaidenSaturday 23 May/Patrick MonahanFriday 26 May/Warhorse Songman Bob Fox.

Paper Zoo Theatre: The Dentist

Multi Story Theatre Company: Almost Heaven

Chris Stout and Catriona McKay

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The Courthouse Project (Otley) Ltd. Company registered in England and Wales No. 4303404. Charity No. 1090877

We would like to thank the many local companies who give us their support.

TicketsBox Office: 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and 1 hour before event start. Tel 01943 467466email [email protected] at otleycourthouse.org.ukCard Payments: can be made in person or by phone. We charge a fee of £1 per transaction, to cover the cost of providing a card payment service.Concessions: Under 16s, people in receipt of benefits, in full time education and Senior Citizens (60+ and retired).Refunds: Tickets are non-refundable, except in the case of a cancelled performance. Resale of tickets on sell out performances may be possible providing tickets are returned to the box office. A handling fee of £1.50 per ticket will be charged for this service.AccessThe Courthouse is fully accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs welcome.An induction loop is available in the Courtroom. See website for further details.A large print text version of this brochure can be made available on request.

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