WHAT S ON AT WELLS MALTINGS

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1 WHAT S ON AT WELLS MALTINGS SPRING 2019 Arts Heritage Community SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Box Office: wellsmaltings.org.uk ft

2 A WARM WELCOME TAKE A LOOK AT THE WELLS COMMUNITY TAPESTRY The Wells Community is full of talented seamstresses, embroiderers, knitters, appliqué and textile artists who bring together our heritage and spirit of place and who tell a story of the handiwork of the women along the coast who knitted ganseys, sewed naval uniforms and looked after the clothing for their families. These simple acts of love translated into a tapestry created by 37 Community Groups that represent Wells-next-the-Sea. This wonderful work is now on display around the building in the café and bar, Clore Community Space, Fourth Space and other areas. Take time to have a look at this terrific tapestry when you re here next and pick up a leaflet to find out more. Welcome to the new season brochure for Wells Maltings, taking you on a journey of wonder, enjoyment and discovery from January through to April Since opening our doors fully in July 2018, tens of thousands of visitors have joined us in connecting with the arts, heritage and each other. Responses to the building, our exhibitions and our programme of events have been overwhelmingly warm and positive, and community spaces are filling nicely with a heady mix of everything from yoga and Zumba to birthday parties. This season, I m proud to present the very best in theatre, music, family events, talks and entertainment world class events for a world class venue. Jockeying for your attention are such gems as top children s illustrator Nick Sharratt, the hugely fun and talented musical exploits of Bowjangles, a celebration of a pioneer of electronica, joys of musical theatre, Shakespearean icons, Wagner opera live, our own stand-up comedy club and a touch of baroque. We are particular proud of two new artistic partnerships - a co-production with Up The Road Theatre for Peril at Sea, and a new residency from the internationally renowned Villiers Quartet. The Wells Heritage Centre gears up for a new year of interactivity and discovery, and you can always immerse yourself and enjoy the very best visual art in our Handa Gallery. To keep our film programme as current as possible, we ll be issuing regular bulletins featuring the latest film titles in Wells Maltings stateof-the-art auditorium, and our partnership with Screen-next-the-Sea continues to grow through their twicemonthly screening nights. If you want to make the most of your support, please consider joining the Maltings family as a Friend or Patron. A wealth of benefits awaits you, in the knowledge that your contribution is an investment in our work in the community. A big thank you to our existing Friends and Patrons, who already feel the benefit and make a difference. Remember also to like us on Facebook and Twitter we re at WellsMaltingsTrust and to sign up online for our regular ers which contain the latest news and occasional offers. And why not show your backing for our café by posting a review on TripAdvisor? Thanks for all your support so far and looking forward to welcoming you to Wells Maltings again this year. Simon Daykin Director

3 Pictures: Matthew Usher GRAND LAUNCH OF WELLS MALTINGS Wednesday 19th September 2018

4 WELLS HERITAGE CENTRE IS WELL WORTH A VISIT Explore the history of sea and shore The Wells Heritage Centre, which celebrates the rich and varied history of Wells-next-the-Sea, opened at Wells Maltings on Norfolk Day, Friday 27th July, and has since seen thousands of visitors through its doors. Pictures: Ugly Studios Devoted to the town s history, stories and well-known characters from the past, it includes all sorts of interactive activities, such as a Smugglers Trail where visitors solve clues and crack a code in order to join the Smugglers Gang. This fascinating facility is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund in addition to a range of charitable funders and private donors. Developed by Ugly Studios, from Norwich, in consultation with the local community, the galleries are packed with panels, digital screens and other interactive props. There is also a specially commissioned animated film - Water Marks by Tracy Satchwill - providing an interesting insight into the town s close connection to the coast, which delves back into the history books to see how this busy port and tourist destination has developed over the centuries, as told by its people. The Wells Heritage Centre is aimed at visitors of all ages and is open daily from 10am. Tickets are available from the Visitor Information Centre and are priced at 3.50 for adults; accompanied children free. For advance bookings, please call:

5 EVENTS AT A GLANCE JANUARY 2019 Friday 4th and Saturday 5th January FILM: A STAR IS BORN (15) Saturday 12th January OPERA: ADRIANA LECOUVREUR Live by satellite from The Metropolitan Opera Monday 14th January FILM (SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA): MIDNIGHT COWBOY (18) Tuesday 15th January DRAMA: THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND Live by satellite from the Almeida Theatre Thursday 17th January TALK: SALTMARSH SERIES: SEA PLAY Friday 18th and Saturday 19th January FILM: MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U) Friday 25th and Saturday 26th January FILM: SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) Monday 28th January FILM (SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA): SPIRITED AWAY (PG) Tuesday 29th January DRAMA: EVERYBODY S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Recorded live from London s Apollo Theatre Thursday 31st January DRAMA: I M NOT RUNNING Live by satellite from the National Theatre FEBRUARY 2019 Saturday 2nd February OPERA: CARMEN (Bizet) Live by satellite from The Met Opera Thursday 7th February COMEDY: STAND UP WELLS Friday 8th February DRAMA: SHYLOCK Sunday 10th February CLASSICAL MUSIC: VILLIERS QUARTET Monday 11th February FILM (SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA) DOGMAN (15) Thursday 14th and Friday 15th February FILM: AQUAMAN (12) Saturday 16th February MUSIC/FOLK: CHANTER S JIGGE Wednesday 20th February FILM: THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD (15) Thursday 21st February TALK: SALTMARSH SERIES: SEA SAFE Saturday 23rd February MUSIC/COMEDY: EXCALIBOW Monday 25th February FILM (SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA) THE WIFE (15) MARCH 2019 Friday 1st March COMEDY/MUSIC: THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: REMIX Saturday 2nd March OPERA: LA FILLE DU REGIMENT (Donizetti) Live by satellite from The Met Opera Sunday 10th March BAROQUE MUSIC: ENSEMBLE CENTIFOLIA Monday 11th March FILM (SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA) FITZCARRALDO (PG) Friday 15th March MUSICAL: THE SHOW MUST GO ON Saturday 16th March FAMILY: THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY Thursday 21st March DRAMA (tbc) Live by satellite from the National Theatre Thursday 21st March TALK: SALTMARSH SERIES: TRASHING THE SEA Monday 25th March FILM (SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA): BURDEN OF DREAMS (PG) Thursday 28th March COMEDY: STAND UP WELLS Saturday 30th March DRAMA: PERIL AT SEA Sunday 31st March OPERA: DIE WALKÜRE (WAGNER) Encore screening from The Metropolitan Opera APRIL 2019 Thursday 4th April DRAMA: HYMNS FOR ROBOTS Monday 8th April FILM (SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA): PETERLOO (12A) Thursday 11th April DRAMA: (tbc) Live by satellite from the National Theatre Tuesday 16th April FAMILY SHOW: NICK SHARRATT S RIGHT ROYAL DRAWALONG Thursday 18th April TALK: SALTMARSH SERIES: SEA IMAGES Monday 22nd April FILM: (SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA): THE PRODUCERS (PG) Friday 26th April MUSIC: FLOYD IN THE FLESH Sunday 28th April CLASSICAL MUSIC: VILLIERS QUARTET

6 WHAT S ON AT WELLS MALTINGS LIVE THEATRE DRAMA: SHYLOCK Presented by Makin Projects Friday 8th February, 7.30pm Tickets: 12.50/ With Rhodri Miles The tragic, funny and often unbelievable life of fiction s most famous Jew. Gareth Armstrong s award-winning solo play confronts these Jewish stereotypes through the eyes of his only friend - and the only other Jewish man in the whole of Shakespeare - Tubal. Celebrating the richness of Shakespeare s language and conjuring up a whole cast of characters from Portia to Pontius Pilate, from Romeo to Max Reinhardt, and from Barabbas to Richard Burbage, this dazzling, moving, often hilarious play is a fascinating exploration of Shylock and his people. MUSICAL: THE SHOW MUST GO ON Presented by Performers International Friday 15th March, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. The Show Must Go On weaves together a colourful and fast-paced journey through 100 years of Musical Theatre, from the Golden Age (Carousel, Guys and Dolls) through the rise of the rock and dance shows (Jesus Christ Superstar, Chicago), right up to the Epic Musical (Saigon, Phantom), Disney and the Juke Box musical (Jersey Boys, Bat out of Hell etc). Told through acting, song and dance, this show features local TV and stage star Helen McDermott and special guest performances from the Heather Millan School of Dance. It s not to be missed! FAMILY: THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY The 45th anniversary production, presented by The People s Theatre Company Written by Steven Lee; Directed by Nick Lane Saturday 16th March, 2pm and 4.30pm Tickets: 10/ 8 Family tickets also available There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don t know why she swallowed a fly... but The People s Theatre Company does! And now you can too as they bring one of the world s best-loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams best-selling book. From the creators of Don t Dribble On The Dragon, this magical show has been written especially for grown ups to enjoy with their children, so come and re-live the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing-along songs, colourful animal characters and heart-warming family fun.

7 DRAMA: PERIL AT SEA Presented by Up The Road Theatre Saturday 30th March, 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets: 12.50/ The greatest storm in living memory blasts the English coast. Striving against the howling winds and pounding waves, a lonely boat struggles on. Those left behind wait impatiently, huddled together, isolated and unfamiliar. As the storm rages, stories, memories, songs and myths tumble out of the night, capturing a life lived in and around the sea. Peril at Sea is produced by Up The Road Theatre in association with New Theatre Royal Portsmouth, supported by Wells Maltings, The Seagull and LV21. Also supported by Arts Council England. FAMILY SHOW: NICK SHARRATT S RIGHT ROYAL DRAWALONG A family-friendly, fun filled drawalong for all ages from 4+ Tuesday 16th April, 2pm Tickets: 10/ 6 Family tickets also available Join acclaimed children s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him! He ll be showing you how to sketch favourite characters such as Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures such as dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips. And to celebrate his latest book Nice work for the Cat and the King everything will have an extra special royal twist. Nick has illustrated close to 260 books. He s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray, and his books include You Choose, Shark in the Park and Pants. He s also the illustrator of Dame Jacqueline Wilson s phenomenally popular children s novels. He s been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge too! Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in. DRAMA: HYMNS FOR ROBOTS Thursday 4th April, 7.30pm Tickets: 12.50/ In a small attic, packed in hundreds of cereal boxes, lies the life s work of Delia Derbyshire the unsung genius behind the Doctor Who theme tune and trailblazer of electronic music. Join Noctium as they explore this fascinating tale of the mother of modern music. Using strange sounds and weird wobbulations, Noctium brings you a sonic experience your ears won t believe. Hymns for Robots mixes Noctium s unique heightened performance style with analogue and digital music to bring you an extraordinary life that was almost forgotten.

8 LATEST FILMS & SATELLITE Wells Maltings is now screening many up-to-the-minute mainstream movies. However, the lead time for these films is often very short, so we can t always let you have a list of these in these four-monthly brochures. That being the case, keep an eye on the What s On pages on our website and sign up to our newsletters and social media sites to find out what other fantastic films will be coming up soon. We also show drama and opera live by satellite from some of the world s premiere performing spaces, including the National Theatre in London and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Live by satellite screenings are the next best thing to being there. JANUARY FILM: A STAR IS BORN (15) Friday 4th January, 7pm Saturday 5th January, 7pm Tickets: 8/ 7.50 A musician helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper OPERA: ADRIANA LECOUVREUR Live by satellite from The Metropolitan Opera Saturday 12th January, 5.55pm Tickets: 20 For the first time at the Met, Anna Netrebko sings the title role of Adriana Lecouvreur, the great 18th-century actress in love with the military hero Maurizio, sung by Piotr Beczata. Gianandrea Noseda conducts Cilea s tragedy, directed by Sir David McVicar, with the action partially set in a working replica of a Baroque theatre. The cast also features Anita Rachvelishvili as the Princess of Bouillon, Adriana s rival for Maurizio s affections, and Ambrogio Maestri as Michonnet. DRAMA: THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND Live by satellite from the National Theatre Tuesday 15th January, 7pm Simon Russell Beale plays William Shakespeare s Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London to cinemas. This visceral new production about the limits of power will be directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, whose previous plays include Little Revolution at the Almeida and Absolute Hell at the National Theatre. FILM: MARY POPPINS RETURNS (U) Friday 18th January, 7pm Saturday 19th January, 2pm and 7pm Tickets: 8/ 7.50/ 6 Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael s children through a difficult time in their lives. Starring Emily Blunt, Dick Van Dyke and Meryl Streep. FILM: SPIDER-MAN INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) Friday 25th January, 7pm Saturday 26th January, 2pm Tickets: 8/ 7.50/ 6 Miles Morales becomes the Spider- Man of his reality and crosses paths with his counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat to all reality. Starring Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson and Hailee Steinfeld

9 DRAMA: EVERYBODY S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Recorded live from London s Apollo Theatre Tuesday 29th January, 7pm Inspired by a true story, Everybody s Talking About Jamie is the new award-winning, five-star hit musical for today. Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. He is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight. DRAMA: I M NOT RUNNING Live by satellite from the National Theatre Thursday 31st January, 7pm I m Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, premiering at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas. Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she s faced with an agonising decision. What s involved in sacrificing your private life and your piece of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare? FEBRUARY OPERA: CARMEN (Bizet) Live by satellite from The Met Opera Saturday 2nd February, 5.55pm Tickets: 20 Mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine reprises her remarkable portrayal of opera s ultimate seductress, a triumph in her 2017 debut performances, with impassioned tenors Yonghoon Lee and Roberto Alagna as her lover, Don José. Omer Meir Wellber and Louis Langrée share conducting duties for Sir Richard Eyre s powerful production, a Met favourite since its 2009 premiere. FILM: AQUAMAN (12) Thursday 14th February, 7pm Friday 15th February, 2pm and 7pm Tickets: 8/ 7.50/ 6 Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and be a hero to the world. Starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard. FILM: THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD (15) Wednesday 20th February, 7pm Tickets: 8/ 7.50/ 6 A documentary about World War I with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war. Director: Peter Jackson. MARCH OPERA: LA FILLE DU REGIMENT (Donizetti) Live by satellite from The Metropolitan Opera Saturday 2nd March, 5.55pm Tickets: 20 This opera is set in the Tyrol, a picturesque mountain landscape. The Met s production places the action during the First World War. Donizetti s score is a deft combination of jaunty military tunes, brisk comic numbers, enormously graceful ensembles and vocal solos, and sparkling arias. Starring Pretty Yende, Stephanie Blythe, Javier Camarena and Maurizio Muraro. Conducted by Enrique Mazzola. DRAMA: TITLE TO BE CONFIRMED Live by satellite from the National Theatre Thursday 21st March, 7pm OPERA: DIE WALKÜRE (WAGNER) Encore screening from The Metropolitan Opera Sunday 31st March, 5pm Tickets: 20 Featuring some of the most glorious music ever written including, of course, the Ride of the Valkyries Die Walküre is the second of the four operas that comprise Wagner s Ring cycle, a story of monsters, gods and humans on a superhuman scale. APRIL 2019 DRAMA: TITLE TO BE CONFIRMED Live by satellite from the National Theatre Thursday 11th April, 7pm

10 SPRING 2019 Many think of the Saltmarsh Coast of North Norfolk as a place apart. But why is this coastline so special and unique? And what are the challenges and opportunities faced by those who live, work and visit? Find out more during the new Saltmarsh Series the second set of lectures, talks and debates about this very special part of Norfolk. This series is all about The Sea: Thursday 17th January Sea Play: Swimming, sailing, cruising, rowing, angling, adventuring, compatibility, capacity and other issues. Thursday 21st February Sea Safe: Protection, rescue and safety services. Facts and myths about the risks associated with rising sea levels. Thursday 21st March Trashing the Sea: Sea, beach and harbour pollution; issues and options. Thursday 18th April Sea Images: An exhibition of paintings and photographs, plus a panel discussion with leading artists and photographers on the challenges of painting and photographing the sea off the Saltmarsh Coast. Thursday 16th May The Glaven Ports, Part 2: The history of the ports and harbours of the Glaven estuary - Cley, Wiveton, Blakeney - since All events start at 7pm: tickets 5. Book in person at the Visitor Information Centre, through Wells Maltings Box Office on or online at: wellsmaltings.org.uk Wells Maltings, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN

11 MUSIC CLASSICAL: VILLIERS QUARTET Sunday 10th February, 3pm Shostakovich Quartet no 3 Beethoven Quartet opus 131 and Sunday 28th April, 3pm Haydn String Quartet op.51 (The Seven Last Words of Christ) Hailed as one of the most charismatic and adventurous quartets of the British chamber music scene (The Strad), the Villiers Quartet have developed an international reputation as exceptional interpreters of English composers including Elgar, Delius, Fricker and Bush. These concerts in the atmospheric Kiln Room are not to be missed! The Villiers Quartet comprises: James Dickenson (violin) Tamaki Higashi (violin) Carmen Flores (viola) and Nicholas Stringfellow (cello). FOLK: CHANTER S JIGGE Saturday 16th February, 7.30pm Tickets: 12.50/ Chanter s Jigge perform traditional music from around Europe and across the centuries on a unique array of ancient, traditional and modern instruments. Hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, accordion, saxophones, whistles, guitar and lots more. They share good tunes and humorous anecdotes with their informal and relaxed style. MUSIC/COMEDY: EXCALIBOW Saturday 23rd February, 7.30pm Tickets: 12.50/ Bowjangles are a string quartet who can really play. They dance whilst they play. They sing whilst they play. They leap, tumble, juggle and joke whilst they play. In this new show marking their 10 year anniversary, Bowjangles tell the somewhat ludicrous story of their journey to find the most priceless relic of all a mysterious violin bow known as Excalibow. BAROQUE: ENSEMBLE CENTIFOLIA Sunday 10th March, 3pm A War of Taste 17th century music from England and Italy Conor Gricmanis and Harriet Haynes Baroque Violins Mirriam Nohl Baroque Cello Aidan Phillips Harpsichord MUSICAL: THE SHOW MUST GO ON Friday 15th March, 2.30pm and 7.30pm Featuring over 50 songs from more than 30 West End shows, The Show Must Go On tells the story of 100 years of Musical Theatre including a special Musical to Movie medley, paying tribute to shows that have made it to the big screen! Featuring local star Helen McDermott. FLOYD IN THE FLESH Friday 26th April, 7.30pm Tickets: 15 From the subtle beauty of Coming Back to Life to the all-out rock of Run Like Hell this incredible, eight-piece, fully live tribute to the one and only Pink Floyd delivers on every level. WELLS MALTINGS YOUTH THEATRE MINI MALTSTERS 5-9 years 10am to 11am Saturday mornings MALTEEZERS years 11am to midday Saturday mornings MELODY MALTSTERS (singing group), 14 years + 7pm to 9pm, Tuesday evenings Mini Maltsters and Malteezers sessions run from Saturday 19th January onwards and Melody Maltsters from Tuesday 15th January onwards. Please contact the Box Office for more details on or youththeatre@wellsmaltings.org.uk New regular activities for young people, these Saturday morning workshops and Tuesday evening singing classes develop theatre, dance and music skills. Explore drama, dance, singing and performance, learn new skills and make friends and work towards public performances and shows later in the year. We look forward to welcoming you!

12 COMEDY MUSIC/COMEDY: REMIX Presented by the Noise Next Door Friday 1st March, 7.30pm Tickets: 12.50/ The boys are back and mixing things up with a brand spanking new show that will split sides, blow minds, and drop jaws. The undisputed masters of off the cuff comedy will transform audience suggestions into ferociously funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, and explosive physicality. COMEDY: STAND UP WELLS Presented by Makin Projects & Wells Maltings Thursday 7th February, 8pm and Thursday 28th March, 8pm Tickets: 12.50/ Line-Up for 7th February: It s the return of the Maltings Comedy Club where we bring you the best of the best of the UK comedy circuit for you good folk who love the funnies! This month featuring the magical tomfoolery of El Baldhinio, wickedly funny Sarah Callaghan and compered by one of the rising stars of comedy Jake Lambert. Line-Up for 28th March: The Maltings Comedy Club brings you another party-filled evening of comedy fun featuring the musical comedy of Jay Foreman, joketastic Chloe Petts and compered by Mr Matt Green. Expect much merriment at the Maltings! COMMUNITY In addition to all the films, drama, concerts, art exhibitions and other events at Wells Maltings, there are also some wonderful community activities promoting health and wellbeing: yoga, ballet, Zumba and Pilates, as well as meditation, singing and a baby and toddlers group. Some of these are listed below, but for full details, take a look at our website at: go to the Our Venue tab and then click on Clore Community Space. YOGA AND MEDITATION Teacher Marie Isaac hosts regular yoga sessions, mindfulness classes for both children and adults and a meditation group, amongst other things. A full list of her classes can be found at: com You can also get in touch with Marie on or at: wellbeingbythesea@outlook.com to find out more. BALLET Always wanted to try ballet? Danced as a child and want to take it up again? Fiona Fretwell holds regular ballet classes for for all ages at Wells Maltings where everyone is welcome. Call or fionafretwell@hotmail.com HART BEEPS Fun classes for babies and toddlers; for times and prices please see: PILATES Heather Sampson from Sampson Pilates holds regular classes at Wells Maltings. Pick up a leaflet when you re in the building next, call: , Heather at: info@sampsonpilates.com or find out more online at: SING AND BE HAPPY! Everybody s welcome to Wells Maltings on Thursdays for gospel/ soul workshops with leader Lauren Dove. Featuring gospel, gospelinfluenced pop, funk, jazz and blues, these monthly classes start on Thursday 10th January and then run on every second Thursday of the month. From 7pm to 9pm, 8 per session. For further details, please contact Gail on: Have fun! COMMUNITY ROOMS FOR HIRE And if you re interested in hiring out one of Wells Maltings wonderful community rooms, please get in touch. The rooms are ideal for meetings and team briefings, with room hire for corporate events starting at 25 plus VAT per hour. They re also great spaces for birthday parties, lunches and dinners, and all kinds of classes and workshops and we re pleased to offer community rates. Get in touch at: hello@wellsmaltings.org.uk or on to find out more.

13 THE SOCIETY OF EAST ANGLIAN WATERCOLOURISTS The Society of East Anglian Watercolourists ( was formed in 2007 with the aim of promoting the appreciation of artworks in water-based media across the region. Awash: A Festival of Watercolour is a celebration of this versatile and vibrant medium, which will take place for three weeks in February at Wells Maltings. Visitors can expect a showcase of watercolours, demonstrations, workshops and more. The cornerstone of Awash will be an exhibition of watercolours by Members of the SEAW and non-members who submit work to be exhibited alongside that of the members. (please see opposite page for more details)

14 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Wells Visitor Information Centre is situated in the heart of Wells Maltings and is open seven days a week. From Wednesday 2nd January to Sunday 17th February, it will be open from 10am to 2pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 10am to 4pm on all other days. Thereafter it will be open daily from 10am to 4pm. CAFÉ/BAR The contemporary café at Wells Maltings serves everything from coffee and home-made cakes to warming winter soup and sandwiches, delicious hot and cold lunches and leisurely afternoon tea. The café is open daily from 10am. The bar is also open every day and is the perfect place to read the papers or to catch up with friends while enjoying a pint of local ale or cider or a refreshing glass of wine. And if you re at Wells Maltings for a show, concert, talk or other performance, don t forget to pop in for a glass or two before or afterwards and to pre-order your interval drinks. Drinks can also be taken into the auditorium, so there s no rush to finish them before the productions begin. Find out all about Wells and the surrounding area, book tickets to events and activities at Wells Maltings, and do a spot of shopping; there are some lovely items on sale! The retail area at Wells Maltings has expanded greatly over the last few months and there are some fantastic products on offer, from Wells Maltings pens, bone china mugs, local Malt Coast beer, preserves, soap and chocolate to jigsaws and puzzles; perfect for these colder months. There are also some beautiful pieces of jewellery, along with tea towels, aprons, notebooks and cards. For children there are pocket money toys, magnets and badges, and there s also a collection of eyecatching artwork with some fabulous paintings and prints for sale. Pop in when you re at Wells Maltings next and have a browse. Meanwhile, to contact the Visitor Information Centre, please call: or info@wellsmaltings.org.uk And don t forget that when the Visitor Information Centre is closed, bookings for performances at Wells Maltings can still be made online 24/7 at:

15 VOLUNTEERING CELEBRATED AT WELLS MALTINGS Volunteers are the lifeblood of this organisation. We could not operate without them and they bring life and energy to what we do. We also could not have achieved what we have this year our opening year without their support. To celebrate their hard work and dedication, a Jingle & Mingle event was held at Wells Maltings in December. Guests donned their Christmas jumpers, antlers and festive hats for the evening and there was a great turn-out, with over 80 guests who enjoyed a bring and share buffet, speeches, Christmas music and a raffle. As a not-for-profit organisation embedded in our local community, we rely on the support of dedicated volunteers to keep this busy venue going, whether in the Visitor Information Centre and Box Office, as stewards for the events in the auditorium, or for shifts in the café or bar. Wells Maltings has a strong support network of volunteers but is always on the look-out for more; those considering volunteering for Wells Maltings can register their interest with Jen Davies, volunteer co-ordinator, at: jen@wellsmaltings.org.uk.

16 JOIN THE WELLS MALTINGS FAMILY: BECOME A FRIEND OR PATRON Your support will make a huge difference Our aim at Wells Maltings is to connect people with arts, heritage and each other. Now that Wells Maltings is fully open, we want to make it fly! And that s where you come in we want to provide the very best for our community and audience, and we need your support and investment to make this fabulous new centre a sustainable and thriving place. In short, we d like to welcome you to the Wells Maltings family! Become a Wells Maltings Friend and support this dynamic new arts, culture and heritage initiative you ll be investing in Wells Maltings future. Wells Maltings Friends membership provides a host of benefits, discounts and events, along with priority booking. And if you become a Wells Maltings Patron, you can make an even greater difference. Your donation will mean that Wells Maltings will be able to extend and enhance its work in the community and with young people This picture and back cover: Sarah Toon Photography. and to push the boundaries with performance, exhibitions, heritage activities and other events for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. As a Wells Maltings Patron you will receive all the benefits of being a Friend as well as invitations to special parties, Private Views and events and opportunities to participate in numerous other ways. You will also know that you are making a tangible difference to the work of Wells Maltings. And thanks to the Gift Aid scheme, if you are a UK taxpayer, we can claim tax back on a large part of your subscription at no cost to you. For more information and to become a Wells Maltings Friend or Patron, go to memberships/. Or pick up a leaflet when you re in the building next, or give us a call on WITH GRATEFUL THANKS Wells Maltings Trust acknowledges the financial contributions from the following organisations and agencies, without whom the creation and development of this landmark cultural centre for North Norfolk and beyond would not have been possible: Coastal Communities Fund Clore Duffield Foundation European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development Garfield Weston Foundation Foyle Foundation International Fund for Arts and Culture (IFAC) North Norfolk District Council: Big Society Fund Business Rates Pool Fund Norfolk Coast Partnership Sheringham Shoal Architectural Heritage Fund North Norfolk Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) National Lottery Awards for All, Paul Bassham Charitable Trust Trusthouse Charitable Foundation, Martin Laing Foundation Bowland Charitable Trust, Norfolk County Council Community Construction Fund, SOS Community Lottery Fund/Big Lottery Fund In addition to the extremely generous support of donors and contributors from our local community.

17 AN ARTS, HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY HUB EVERYONE WELCOME COME ON IN! MUSIC FILM DRAMA DANCE COMEDY ART POETRY HERITAGE TALKS FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND MUCH MORE! Box Office: Wells Maltings, Staithe Street Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk, NR23 1AN wellsmaltings.org.uk ft Wells Maltings Trust is a registered charity no