Theatres. Hillingdon. Great value, local entertainment. September to December

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1 Great value, local entertainment Hillingdon Theatres, Winston Churchill Theatre and Manor Farm September to December 2018 comedy plays children s shows music events

2 The Great Barn Opera Vera and Hillingdon Council present La Boheme Sunday 26 and Monday 27 August at 6pm Professional company Opera Vera is back performing quality opera with their production of Puccini s La Boheme the tale of love between a poet and a seamstress in 19th century Paris. These performances take place inside Manor Farm s 700 year old Great Barn. Cost: 16 Hans, The Witch and The Gobbin Saturday 1 September at 11am and 3pm celebrates 50 years since its opening, with a revival of the first-ever play staged there. Written by Alan Cullen, this is a charming, quirky and funny play for children, with three acts performed by volunteers for the next generation of Compass theatregoers to enjoy. Recommended for five-year-olds and over. Cost: 6.50 Winston Churchill Theatre Ruislip Lions present The Last Night of the Proms Saturday 1 September at 7.30pm Ruislip Lions return with their popular charity concert, The Last Night of the Proms. The concert brings together the award-winning Friary Guildford Band and professional vocal soloist Ruth Fortey to provide a fun-filled evening of musical entertainment all finished off with the traditional Last Night of the Proms songs and lots of flag-waving. Cost: / Under-16s 10 2

3 Costume Hire Wednesdays during term time from 8pm to 9.30pm The has a wonderful selection of costumes for hire, with more than 3,000 items to suit every occasion. Run by volunteers with a great deal of experience. Cost: Adults costumes 15 per week / Children s costumes 10 per week Wallpaper Exhibition Wednesday 5 September to Thursday 25 October Wednesdays to Fridays, midday to 3pm / Saturdays and Sundays, midday to 4pm / Market Sundays from 11am This exhibition brings to life the exceptional 17th century wallpaper at Manor Farm House. Designed by Abraham Price and produced by the Blue Wallpaper Warehouse in London, its Chinoiserie pattern highlights the importance of trade in relation to British design history. Cost: Free, no booking required Find out more: Hillingdon Council and DK produktions Ltd present Compass Kidz 10 Saturdays from 8 September to 24 November at 10.15am (4 to 6-year-olds) and 11.15am (7 to 14-year-olds) Learn about performance and teamwork in a fun, safe and creative environment. Sessions help increase confidence and communication skills, while developing performing arts disciplines: drama, music and dance. Cost: 60 in advance for the term Book: (not sold via Hillingdon Theatres) Manor Farm House Compass Auditorium 3

4 Winston Churchill Theatre Friends of Ickenham Hall presents Comedy Compass Sundays on 9 September, 14 October and 11 November at 8pm Previous Comedy Compass comedians include Robert White, runner up on Britain s Got Talent 2018 and two Edinburgh Fringe Award nominees all before they rose to stardom! More stars of the future will be performing from September in this great value monthly comedy night, compered by Lewis Bryan. Cost: 5 Manor Farm Coffee Mornings Alternate Fridays from 14 September to 21 December at 10.30am Come along to free coffee mornings in the lounge at Winston Churchill Theatre. Sessions alternate between show and tell sessions (round table discussions about items people bring in) and talks from visiting speakers, where available. Cost: Free, no booking required Manor Farm Manor Farm History Weekend Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September, 10am to 4.30pm As part of the National Trust s Heritage Open Days, the Manor Farm site in Ruislip welcomes families to a weekend of activities celebrating the Tudors. On Saturday, there are Tudor-themed children s craft workshops in the Stables and on Sunday there s historical live music and dancing, a living history camp held with Shakespearean travelling players performing on stage, with writing sessions, weapon display and sword school. Cost: Free, no booking required Find out more: 4

5 Stars at Knight presents School of Drama Autumn term from 15 September to 8 December Weekly classes where 5 to 18 year olds can gain confidence in fun and sociable sessions, while learning stagecraft, voice projection, mime and improvisation. Students can also prepare for associated exams and are taught by trained Trinity, Guildhall and LAMDA coaches. Cost: 84 in advance for the term Book: starsatknightdrama@gmail.com (not sold via Hillingdon Theatres) Tea Dances for Over-65s Thursdays on 20 September, 18 October, 15 November and 13 December from 1.30pm to 4pm Put on your dancing shoes and step back into an age of elegance. Dance the afternoon away and socialise with friends. Open to Hillingdon residents and up to three guests. Cost: Free Advance booking required: With your HillingdonFirst card (not available via Hillingdon Theatres) Open House Weekend Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September, 11am to 4pm As part of London s Open House, the Manor Farm site in Ruislip opens its doors to the 700-year old Great Barn, the only-slightly-younger Little Barn (now the Manor Farm Library), the Pram Shed s exhibition of farming tools from the 18th and 19th century and the Manor Farm House itself. Tours available. Cost: Free, no booking required Find out more: Winston Churchill Theatre Manor Farm 5

6 Tracy Borman: The King s Witch Tuesday 25 September at 7.30pm Tracy Borman returns to Hillingdon to talk about her debut novel The King s Witch. Tracy has captivated audiences with talks on her non-fiction books and has proved herself as a professional historian, she now shares her skills as a born storyteller. Cost: 5 An Evening with Adele Parks Wednesday 26 September at 7.30pm International best-selling author Adele Parks is coming to the to talk about her eighteenth novel I Invited Her In, published Thursday 20 September this year. Cost: 5 Winston Churchill Theatre Hillingdon Musical Society presents Step In Time Wednesday 26 to Friday 28 September at 7.30pm Saturday 29 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm This cabaret-style show uses the power of theatre to reflect the highs and lows of life. Songs from shows, including Dreamgirls, Saturday Night Fever and Kinky Boots, tell a tale everyone can relate to. Cost: 15 / Concessions

7 Victoria and Abdul Thursday 27 September at 7.30pm In her book Victoria and Abdul: The True Story of the Queen s Closest Confidant, author Shrabani Basu looks at the unusual friendship between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant, Abdul Karim, which caused a storm in the Royal Court. The book was recently adapted to a critically-acclaimed film with Oscar-winning Judi Dench. Cost: 5 How to Get Published Friday 28 September at 7.30pm Trying to get published is an ambition for a lot of people and not an easy task. Senior editor from Orion Books, Sam Eades, will be talking to novelists Isabel Ashdown and Stephanie Marland, giving you tips and tricks for getting published and discussing the publishing journey of a novel. Cost: 5 Advance booking required: Uxbridge Library Books and the City Afternoon Tea Saturday 29 September at 2pm Come and chat with extraordinary authors Catherine Isaac, Juliet Ashton, Kate Furnivall and Rachel Hore while indulging in the splendid surroundings of the Haste Hill Golf Club. Ticket includes cakes, sandwiches, glass of bubbly and a goody bag. Cost: 15 Advance booking required: Haste Hill Golf Club 7

8 Friends of Ickenham Hall present Quiz n Chips Saturday 29 September at 7pm A fun, lighthearted, general knowledge quiz. Book up as a team of eight or join other individuals to make up a team. Tickets include a tasty chip supper, so when booking, choose from: fish, chicken, vegetarian or sausage. Profits go to Friends of Ickenham Hall, raising funds to restore Ickenham Hall and s building and fittings. Cost: 13 (includes chip supper) Advance booking required: The Great Barn Shotgun Wedding Sunday 30 September at 6pm You are invited to the most eventful wedding of the year. Join in with this evening of murder, mystery and mayhem and play detective with fellow guests to unveil the culprit. Tickets includes entry, food and a drink. Cost: 15 Advance booking required: The Great Barn Wendy Cope: Anecdotal Evidence Thursday 4 October at 7pm Wendy Cope amuses her audience with wry, ironic poetry from her new collection Anecdotal Evidence for this special event on National Poetry Day. At times, sharp and punchy; at times soft and contemplative, Wendy has crafted a well-rounded and poised set. Cost: 5 Advance booking required:

9 Pastiche Musical Theatre presents Musical Masterpiece Thursday 4 to Friday 5 October at 7.30pm Saturday 6 October at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Following their production of Wild, Wild Women, Pastiche returns with their annual concert. Featuring the best works of stage and screen, Musical Masterpiece has something for everyone and will take you on a journey through musical theatre. Cost: 10 KLOS Musical Theatre presents High Society Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 October at 7.30pm Saturday 13 October at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Tracy Lord, a rich young divorcee, is about to marry a stuffy but successful industrialist when the family home is invaded by two reporters, her estranged father and her charming ex-husband. Stand by for fireworks! Cost: 15 / Under-16s and over-60s 13 Book: (not sold via Hillingdon Theatres) Tony Kent: Killer Intent Thursday 11 October at 7.30pm Tony is one of the UK s leading criminal barristers, who trained as a boxer and grew up in Ruislip. Join Tony as he comes back to share his explosive new thriller with us. Killer Intent is a slick and assured debut that combines the action of Jack Reacher with the intrigue of House of Cards. Cost: Free Advance booking required: culturebite@hillingdon.gov.uk Winston Churchill Theatre The Stables 9

10 Argosy Players present The Merchant of Venice Thursday 11 to Friday 12 October at 7.30pm Saturday 13 October at 3pm and 7.30pm Witness the cruelty of Shylock pursuing a pound of the Merchant s flesh in a new, edited version of this most excellent of Shakespeare s plays now set among the pizzarias and cafes of 1950s Venice. Cost: / Concessions 12 Mark Billingham and Martyn Waites Tuesday 16 October at 7.30pm Join bestselling crime writers, Mark Billingham and Martyn Waites, as they discuss their new books. The Killing Habit (fifteenth book in the hugely-popular Detective Tom Thorne series) and The Old Religion, Martyn s new dark and chillingly atmospheric thriller. Cost: 5 Winston Churchill Theatre RAF Esprit De Corps Concert Series The RAF Squadronaires: Big Band Legends Wednesday 17 October at 7.30pm The 2018 Esprit De Corps Concert Series kicks off in style with Big Band Legends. The RAF Squadronaires have the honour to introduce a very special guest soloist, Sara Dowling. See pages 14 and 15 for full series. Cost: 17 / All three concerts 40* / Defence Discount Service Card holders 15 per cent off** *Not available online / **Applies to in-person purchases only 10

11 Reflections from the Amazon Thursday 18 October at 7.30pm Professional adventurer Pip Stewart has cycled along Brazil s Trans-Amazonian Highway, lived with indigenous communities in Peru and paddled Guyana s Essequibo River from source to sea (a world first), accompanied by the local Wai Wai tribe. Hear about the destructive nature of modernity and why protecting wild places is so important. Cost: 5 Paron Mindfulness presents Mindfulness for Wellbeing Saturday 20 October to Saturday 8 December from 10am to midday An eight-week course facilitated by experienced and accredited therapists/teachers, combining meditation with modern psychology, helping to connect with the present moment. Cost: 240 for eight-week course Book: /492 (not sold via Hillingdon Theatres) An Introduction to Wine Tasting Sunday 21 October at 6pm Compare, contrast and discover wines from around the world, improve your tasting skills and take home tips for food matching. An enjoyable way to spend time with likeminded people while tasting different styles and grape varieties. Discover why you like the wines you currently enjoy and new wines to buy. Cost: 10 Advance booking required:

12 The Great Barn The Great Barn Ross Montgomery: Christmas Dinner of Souls Monday 22 October at 4pm Ross gruesome festive horror stories aim to make readers squirm with terror but how? After discussing horror scenes and techniques writers use to build up to a big scare, participants can write a scene with vivid language, tension and pace, building to a terrifying climax! Recommended for 9 to 12-year-olds. Cost: Free Advance booking required: culturebite@hillingdon.gov.uk Culture Bite Grand Finale Sunday 28 October at 6pm A charity concert with Stardust Big Band and guest speaker (to be announced) to celebrate the end of the council s annual arts and literature festival. Cost: 10 (includes food) Advance booking required: Winston Churchill Theatre Encore Theatre Company presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November at 2.30pm and 7pm Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this well-loved Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, featuring unforgettable songs, including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door to Me. Cost: 15 / Concessions 13 Book: (not sold via Hillingdon Theatres)

13 Proscenium presents King Charles III Wednesday 31 October to Saturday 3 November at 7.45pm Queen Elizabeth II is dead. After a lifetime of waiting, her son ascends the throne. A future of power. But how to rule? Wonderfully original... Bartlett s brilliant text pulses with Shakespearean resonances... a right royal triumph The Stage. Cost: 14 / Groups of per person Hillingdon Council and DKproDuKtions Ltd present The Greatest Show: Workshop Sunday 4 November from 1pm to 2pm Bring your friends or come alone to this one-off, children s theatre workshop run by musical theatre professionals. You ll be sure to have lots of fun singing and dancing to songs from the greatest show on earth. Recommended for 8 to 14-year-olds. Spaces are limited so advance booking is advised. Cost: 6 Hillingdon Council and DKproDuKtions Ltd present The Greatest Showman: Singalong Sunday 4 November at 3pm The Greatest Showman is a bold and original musical film that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Join us at this singalong screening of the film, featuring the songs A Million Dreams, Come Alive and This is Me. Certificate PG, running time 105 minutes. Cost: 6 13

14 Winston Churchill Theatre RAF Esprit De Corps Concert Series The Band of the RAF Regiment Celebrate RAF100 Wednesday 7 November at 7.30pm Come and celebrate the RAF s 100th birthday with the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment under the baton of their director of music, Flight Lieutenant Tom Rodda. See pages 10 and 15 for full series. Cost: 17 / All three concerts 40* / Defence Discount Service Card holders 15 per cent off** *Not available online / **Applies to in-person purchases only Ruislip Dramatic Society presents Eric Chappell s The Night in Question Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 November at 7.45pm When a woman is attacked in a city car park, the staff of nearby Faraday Finance fall under suspicion, especially Brian Heath whose first wife died under mysterious circumstances. Red herrings abound in this comedy thriller where the plot twists and turns ending with a surprise conclusion. A not-to-be-missed Whodunnit. Cost: 12 / Concessions 11 on Wednesday and Thursday only Friends of Ickenham Hall present Compass Christmas! Sunday 25 November at 4pm Compass Christmas is back! Join the Friends of Ickenham Hall for as they take you through Christmases past and present in honour of the 50th anniversary of. All proceeds go to the upkeep of the venue. Cost: 8 / Under-16s

15 Ruislip Operatic Society presents Scrooge the Musical Wednesday 28 November to Friday 30 November at 7.30pm Saturday 1 December at 2.30pm and 7.30pm ROS is proud to present Scrooge The Musical, based on the 1970 s film Scrooge and Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Carol. Will Ebenezer Scrooge spread some Christmas cheer when confronted by his ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future? Cost: Wednesday 13 / All other shows 15 / Concessions 13 Book: (not via Hillingdon Theatres) RAF Esprit De Corps Concert Series Christmas Spectacular with the Central Band of the RAF Tuesday 11 December at 7.30pm The Esprit de Corps Concert Series finishes with a Christmas spectacular! Come join the Central Band of the RAF under their director of music, Flight Lieutenant Chris I Anson. See pages 10 and 14 for full series. Cost: 17 / All three concerts 40* / Defence Discount Service Card holders 15 per cent off** *Not available online / **Applies to in-person purchases only Hillingdon Council and DK produktions Ltd present The Santa Show Sunday 16, Friday 21, Sunday 23 and Monday 24 December at 10.30am It s Christmas Eve at the North Pole and the elves are making final preparations to Santa s sleigh when disaster strikes! Santa s computer has crashed and he needs your help to resolve the problem before Christmas gets cancelled. Suitable for ages 2+. Includes songs, a gift and the chance to meet Santa. Cost: 13 / Under-16s 11 Winston Churchill Theatre Winston Churchill Theatre Compass Auditorium 15

16 THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER SATURDAY 5 JANUARY 2019 Relaxed Performance added 14 Dec 18 London Borough of Hillingdon & RETURNING, THE LOVABLE CHRIS SHERIDAN AS WISHEE WASHEE present BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND NIALL HEMINGWAY AS WIDOW TWANKEY TICKETS ON SALE NOW GROUP RATES FROM ONLY 9pp COMPASS THEATRE GLEBE AVENUE, ICKENHAM, MIDDLESEX, UB10 8PD STARRING MR PENGUIN AS HIMSELF NO BOOKING FEES BOX OFFICE:

17 THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER SATURDAY 5 JANUARY 2019 Your wishes have been granted...dk produktions return to with their 9th winter pantomime. TICKET PRICES AND SHOW TIMES PREVIEW SHOW - 10 PEAK SHOWS Adults Under 16s COMPASS CLUB MEMBERS OFF-PEAK SHOWS Adults Under 16s Family of 4-50* Groups of This show is packed with all the traditional panto ingredients, including hit songs, comedy, plenty of audience interaction and features pantomimes favourite dame - Widow Twankey! Join Aladdin for the flight of your life... Absolutely fantastic from start to finish! Panto at its best Panto Audience Member off (Max of 2 per member) SCHOOL-TIME SHOWS Adults Under 16s School or OAP groups of Groups of Family of 4-50* * 2 adults and 2 under 16s or 1 adult and 3 under 16s * 2 adults and 2 under 16s or 1 adult and 3 under 16s Thu 6 Dec 7.30pm Fri 7 Dec 4pm 7.30pm Sat 8 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Sun 9 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Mon 10 Dec No Shows Tue 11 Dec 10.15am Wed 12 Dec 10.15am 1pm Thu 13 Dec 10.15am 1pm Fri 14 Dec 4pm 7.30pm (Relaxed Show) Sat 15 Dec 11.30am 2.30pm 6pm Sun 16 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Mon 17 Dec No Shows Tue 18 Dec No Shows Wed 19 Dec 10.15am 1pm Thu 20 Dec 10.15am 1pm Fri 21 Dec 4pm 7.30pm Sat 22 Dec 11.30am 2.30pm 6pm Sun 23 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Mon 24 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Tue 25 Dec No Shows Wed 26 Dec 3.30pm 7pm Thu 27 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Fri 28 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Sat 29 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Sun 30 Dec 1.30pm 5pm Mon 31 Dec No Shows Tue 1 Jan No Shows Wed 2 Jan No Shows Thu 3 Jan 1.30pm 5pm Fri 4 Jan 1.30pm 5pm Sat 5 Jan 1.30pm 5pm NO BOOKING FEES BOX OFFICE:

18 There s always plenty going on at Manor Farm Heritage Between March and October, the Heritage Visitor Centre downstairs in the 16th century Manor Farm House in Ruislip opens with volunteer support from midday until 3pm Wednesday to Friday, until 4pm at weekends and Bank Holidays and from 11am until 4pm on Market Sundays. From November to February, it opens at weekends and Market Sundays only. artsvenues@hillingdon. gov.uk Markets Ruislip Country Market In the Community Hut, Fridays from 10am to 11.30am ruislipcountrymarket1 Duck Pond Artisan Market Third Sunday of the month Duck Pond Foodies Market First Sunday of the month Duck Pond Christmas Market Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November and Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December from 10am to 3pm Crafts in The Cart Sheds Mita Samanta Designing and handcrafting leather goods. Shaun Higgins Handmaking bespoke furniture and kitchen units. The Fairy Maker Individually handcrafted miniature fairy art. Little Willows Personalised ceramics and keepsake boxes. Classes in The Stables Little Shakers Pre-school music and movement. Mondays at 10am Pilates with Elizabeth Mondays at 12.30pm, Thursdays at 11.30am and 2.30pm, Saturdays at 9.30am Pilates (meditation and relaxation) with Christine Mondays at 7pm Hartbeeps Award-winning classes for newborns, babies and toddlers. Tuesdays at 9.30am and Wednesdays at 11am

19 Pilates Dash for Fitness Tuesdays at 1.30pm Yoga Illuminated health. Tuesdays at 7pm, Thursdays at 1.15pm, Saturdays at 11am Zumba with Graham Weekly Sundays at 10.15am and Wednesdays at 6.30pm. Monthly Fridays at 6.30pm Meditation with Pranic Healing UK Thursdays at 9.30am Dinky Dancers: Active Creative Fridays at 10am The Cow Byre Art Gallery Peter Hopper Exhibition Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 September Ickenham Arts Society Autumn Exhibition Sunday 30 September to Sunday 13 October Harrow Camera Club Exhibition Sunday 14 to Saturday 20 October Society of Ruislip Artists Exhibition Saturday 21 October to Sunday 3 November London Independent Photography Exhibition Saturday 4 to Sunday 17 November Free and Easel Annual Art and Craft Exhibition Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 November Friends of Ceramic Fusion Art Exhibition Sunday 25 November to Saturday 1 December Hillingdon Artists Group Winter Exhibition Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 December Blank Canvas Art Club Exhibition Sunday 9 to Saturday 15 December Julie Ball and Bury Street Arts and Craft Exhibition Sunday 16 to Saturday 22 December...at the Wednesday Wardrobe A team of volunteers are on hand to hire out costumes at from 8pm on Wednesdays during term-time. Hillingdon Music Hub Hillingdon Music Hub operates from the Manor Farm House, providing music lessons and exams. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, they also provide a music school at John Locke Academy, Uxbridge. Sessions allow young musicians from Grade 1 level play in bands and orchestras, Those with no previous experience can join choirs all in a very friendly atmosphere. Classes Encore Junior Theatre For 8 to 18-year-olds. Wednesdays at 7pm Compass Kidz For 4 to 6-year-olds, Saturdays at 10.15am. For 7 to 14-year-olds, Saturdays at 11.15am. compass-kidz Stars at Knight For 4 to 18-year-olds. Saturdays at 9.30am Pandit Ram Sahai Sangit Vidyalaya (PRSSV) Indian music and dance class. Sundays at 9.30am Workers Educational Association (WEA) Weekday adult education classes. music music@hillingdon.gov.uk

20 Hillingdon Theatres Providing great value, local entertainment spaces for the Hillingdon community. Winston Churchill Theatre and Manor Farm Pinn Way Ruislip HA4 7QL Comprising: The Manor Farm Visitor Centre, The Great Barn, The Craft Sheds, The Winston Churchill Theatre and Hall, The Stables, The Cow Byre Art Gallery and The Community Hut Glebe Avenue Ickenham UB10 8PD Comprising:, Hillingdon Box Office, Compass Studio, Compass Bar and Ickenham Hall Swakeleys Rd Long Lane High Road Ickenham Ickenham Road Austin s Lane Glebe Avenue Ladygate Lane PinnWay Bu ry Street Sharps Lane The Oaks Church Ave St Martin s Approach High Street Icken ham R d Kings End Eastcote Road High Str eet Venue hire Open Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 5pm artsvenues@hillingdon.gov.uk Space specifications and costs can be found online at Tickets Bookings made via Hillingdon Theatres Box Office incur no booking fees. Customers can book anytime online at or by calling (Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 5pm). Parking A parking space is not included in the price of a ticket. Customers are advised to travel by public transport or allow plenty of time to find suitable parking more details are available online at Access The is wheelchair accessible, with space for two wheelchairs inside the auditorium and has three disabled parking bays. The Winston Churchill Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with space for up to four wheelchairs inside the auditorium and has five disabled parking bays. Both theatres have a loop hearing system in place and welcome assistance dogs.