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GET INVOLVED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY & NEW GREENHAM ARTS Page 3 Page 4 Pages 5-6 Pages 7-13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 FUN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OCTOBER HALF TERM HOLIDAY GROUPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR ADULTS FESTIVE FAMILY WORKSHOP FESTIVAL OF LIGHT: LANTERN PROCESSION JOIN IN AND SOCIALISE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE SCHOOLS DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE ON STAGE
FUN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES STORIES AT THE MUSEUM MINI YOUTH DRAMA NICK COPE: FAMILY MUSIC Held in the Museum s cosy learning space amongst beanbags and cushions, these fun, interactive sessions will feature stories themed around a Museum object. Explore the exhibitions afterwards for a full morning of family fun! Our Mini Youth Drama group is perfect for young children who love to be creative and are beginning to show an interest in drama and performance! Members will explore characters, stories and emotions, learning together through play in a fun, relaxed environment. Join Nick Cope for an interactive morning of fun with songs about everything from counting to how plants grow. Nick has established a very strong following of little people and their parents who love the songs just as much as the children! 1st Saturday of each month 11am 11.30am 3 Sep 4 Feb West Berkshire Museum 3 (Adults and Children) Suitable for families with children under 7 years old Saturdays 10.30am 11.30am 10 Sep 10 Dec (no session on 29 Oct & 12, 19, 26 Nov) 55 per ten week term Suitable for ages 4-6 Saturdays 10.30am 11.30am 24 Sep - Corn Exchange 29 Oct, 26 Nov 4 (Adults and Children) Ages 8 and under All children must be accompanied by an adult cornexchangenew.com 3
OCTOBER HALF TERM HOLIDAY PANTO ART ATTACK An unmissable chance to take part in this unique project! Spend a week with pantomime artist Simon Jardine and create the artwork that decorates our Auditorium throughout the festive season. The week will also feature drama games and other activities to make it a week of all-round creative fun! SCHOOL S PANTO INSTALLATION Mon 24 Fri 28 Oct 10am 4pm (4.30pm finish on 28 Oct) 150 for five days (All materials included) Suitable for ages 7 11 There s also the chance for your school to get involved in November. Suitable for Years 4, 5 and 6. See www.cornexchangenew.com/learning or email getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk for more information. 4 Box Office 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge)
GROUPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE JUNIOR YOUTH DRAMA YOUTH DANCE YOUTH DRAMA Perfect for little people with big imaginations and a love for performing! Members will explore characters and stories through a range of practical games and exercises, developing their performance and communication skills, whilst building confidence and most importantly, having fun. Run by experienced professional dancers and choreographers, Debbie Camp and John Darvell, these weekly sessions provide an opportunity to explore contemporary and modern styles of dance in a fun environment. Members can also gain an Arts Award and perform at the Corn Exchange. Led by our Education Officer Charlotte Cassey, our resident young drama company works together to explore ideas, develop performance skills and create original work together. Members can also gain an Arts Award and perform at the Corn Exchange. Tuesdays 4.45pm 5.45pm 13 Sep 13 Dec (no session on 25 Oct & 8, 15 or 22 Nov) Ages 7-11 55 (per ten week term) Tuesdays 6pm 7.30pm 13 Sep 13 Dec (no session on 25 Oct & 8, 15 or 22 Nov) 55 (per ten week term) Ages 11-14 Wednesdays 6pm 7.30pm 14 Sep 14 Dec (no session on 26 Oct & 9, 16 or 23 Nov) 55 (per ten week term) Ages 11-14 cornexchangenew.com 5
GROUPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE YOUNG CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY YOUTH THEATRE The YCE are the Corn Exchange s resident events management collective for those aged 12 25 years. Join today to produce and manage your own events, learn arts industry skills, socialise with new people and get discounts and free tickets to selected shows. To join, download an application pack from our website or email getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk Join one of the UK s leading young companies and develop your theatrical skills. Newbury Youth Theatre performs regularly at the Corn Exchange and every year they take a show to Edinburgh Fringe Festival. www.cornexchangenew.com/yce facebook.com/youngcornexchange @YoungCornEx Wednesdays 7.30pm 9.30pm www.newburyyoutheatre.co.uk Ages 14 21 All abilities welcome 6 Box Office 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge)
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR ADULTS BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ADULT SUMMER DANCE WEEK ADULT CONTEMPORARY DANCE With countless summer camps, clubs and activities for the kids, isn t it about time the adults got a slice of the summer fun? Come and join John & Debbie (nocturn and NCDC) for five evenings of dance and choreography culminating in a performance of the work (optional) at the end of the week. Want a sociable way to keep active? Have fun and improve your fitness while learning core skills and styles of contemporary dance, in these fun, friendly classes delivered by John Darvell of nocturn. Find out more at www.nocturndance.co.uk Mon 29 Aug Thu 1 Sep 7pm 9.30pm Fri 2 Sep 2pm 8pm 70 for the week Tuesdays 7.30pm 9pm 13 Sep 13 Dec (no session on 25 Oct & 8, 15 or 22 Nov) 68 for ten week course (or 8.50 per session) cornexchangenew.com 7
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR ADULTS BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED WATERCOLOUR & PASTELS PLAY READING GROUP Tutor Tessa Kirby leads a general painting class with an emphasis on watercolour and pastels. She will guide students through various techniques using different subject matters. Please bring your own materials. A relaxed discussion group for adults who are interested in getting together and reading plays aloud. Join us as we take look at a different script each week, share the reading and hear characters come to life. A script will be provided every week for each person, along with light refreshments to create a relaxed and social environment. Tuesdays 10am 12pm 13 Sep 13 Dec (no session on 25 Oct & 8, 15 or 22 Nov) 100 for ten week course Tuesdays 6pm 8pm 13 Sep 13 Dec (no session on 25 Oct & 8, 15 or 22 Nov) 25 for ten week course 8 Box Office 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge)
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR ADULTS BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED OIL PAINTING STITCH WORKSHOP: APRONS Join Tessa Kirby as she helps to guide those who want to try this art form for the first time, and to help more experienced painters to develop their technique. Please bring your own materials. Under the tuition of seamstress Debbie Chubb, you ll have fun making your own apron in a pattern of your choice while developing your machine-sewing skills. Learn how to use bias binding to give a professional finish and attach a patch pocket. Please see our website for full details of what you will need to bring. Wednesdays 2pm 4pm 14 Sep 14 Dec (no session on 26 Oct & 9, 16 or 23 Nov) 100 for ten week course Sat 17 Sep 1pm 5pm 40 cornexchangenew.com 9
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR ADULTS BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING EXPERIMENTAL MONOPRINTING This popular course, run by artist Sally Haynes, will encourage you to draw with all your senses. New methods, subject matter and materials are presented each week ensuring that every session is different as you choose how to develop your work with Sally on hand to offer advice. Please see our website for details about the materials you will need to bring with you. Experiment with mono-block printing using acrylic sheets, jelly moulds and watercolour printing inks to create your own unique pieces of art with artist Sally Haynes. Rollers, stencils and drawing techniques will be used to develop your work in colour or black and white. Some materials will be provided, please see our website for further details. Tuesdays 2pm 4.30pm OR 7.30pm 9.30pm 20 Sep 18 Oct 65 for five week course Wednesdays 9.30am 12.30pm 21 Sep 19 Oct 75 for five week course 10 Box Office 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge)
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR ADULTS BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED GLASS WEEKEND An engaging short course designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to working with glass. Complete five projects over the weekend under the expert tuition of artist Shirley Eccles, including jewellery, a bowl and three other decorative pieces. Please see our website for full course content. Sat 8 & Sun 9 Oct 10am 4pm 170 (All materials and kiln firing included) cornexchangenew.com 11
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR ADULTS BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED WINTER WIRE SCULPTURE GLASS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Artist Flora Gare will give step-by-step tuition on how to trace in this unusual medium and build up a beautiful 3D decoration for your Christmas tree using coloured enamel copper wire, which you will decorate with beads and mesh. Create your own unique glass Christmas decorations in this sociable, seasonal workshop with local artist Shirley Eccles. Sat 5 Nov 12pm 4pm 29 (All materials included) Bring with you an image you d like to work from and a small pair of pliers if you have them. Sat 26 Nov 10am 4pm 85 (All materials and kiln firing included) 12 Box Office 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge)
WORKSHOPS AND COURSES FOR ADULTS BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED CRAFTERNOON TEA The perfect opportunity to spend a relaxing day indulging in your crafty side! Join artist Helen Mortimer and try your hand at three of her most popular workshops all in one day; silk painting, decoupage and card-making. All materials and a selection of delicious afternoon refreshments will be provided, and you will be able to take everything you create home with you. Sat 3 Dec 10am 4pm 60 (All materials and refreshments provided, please see website for more details) cornexchangenew.com 13
FESTIVE FAMILY WORKSHOP BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED CHRISTMAS WREATHS Join artist Clara Flintoff as a family and spend an enjoyable afternoon making your own Christmas Wreath from recycled materials. You ll be shown different ways to make a non-traditional wreath at the beginning of the workshop, then you ll choose your favourite and get stuck in! A selection of embellishments will be available for you to make your wreath truly unique. Sun 4 Dec 2pm 4pm 15 per person ( 45 for a group of 4) Suitable for ages 6+ All children must be accompanied by an adult 14 Box Office 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge)
BE A PART OF THE 2016 FESTIVAL OF LIGHT: LANTERN PROCESSION BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED Photo: Ian Cummings LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPS LANTERN MAKING FOR THE BRAVE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT: LANTERN PROCESSION Drop in with your family to make a lantern in one of our free workshops for the Lantern Procession. Please allow an hour and a half to create your lanterns. Work 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! Check our website for full booking details. Join 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 the candle-lit procession as it travels along Northbrook Street to the Market Place and soak up the atmosphere. Sun 27 Nov 10am 1pm & 2pm - 5pm Sat 3 Dec 10am 1pm & 2pm - 5pm The Waterside Centre, Newbury FREE (no booking required) Under-13s must be accompanied by an adult Sat 19 Nov 10am 1pm & 2pm 5pm 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space, Greenham Business Park FREE (booking required via Box Office) Under-13s must be accompanied by an adult Sun 11 Dec Meet from 4pm Procession from 4.30pm Northbrook Street, Newbury FREE (no booking required) All ages welcome cornexchangenew.com 15
JOIN IN AND SOCIALISE MEMORY CAFÉ LIVE AND LYRICAL STITCH AND CHAT Our monthly Memory Cafés are for people living with dementia and their carers. Join our friendly drop-in sessions which feature home made cake, tea, coffee and a series of activities designed to encourage conversation, help stimulate the brain and enrich the lives of people living with dementia. Share your talent in our cosy auditorium at New Greenham Arts. All acoustic acts are welcome, so whether it s spoken word, music, song, comedy or magic, this is your chance to shine! You can expect a friendly atmosphere and an enjoyable evening of entertainment, hosted by an enthusiastic compère. This is our resident crafting group who meet twice a month. All are welcome; card-makers, knitters, stitchers, jewellery makers, scrapbookers. Whatever your craft, bring along your projects, meet like-minded people and maybe even learn new crafting skills from another member. Mondays 26 Sep, 31 Oct, 28 Nov 10am 12.30pm Corn Exchange FREE (drop in) Thu 29 Sep, 8pm Tickets 5 Ages 18+ Entry for performers is FREE, but you must register through the Box Office to take part Fridays 9 & 23 Sep; 7 & 21 Oct; 4 & 18 Nov & 2 Dec 10am 12.30pm 18 Nov Corn Exchange Balcony Bar 5 per session (payable on the day includes a drink and cake) Ages 18+ 16 Box Office 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge)
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE CINDERELLA For the Christmas period each year we produce a hugely popular pantomime. Packed full of adventure, magic and barrels of laughter, we don t want anyone to miss out on the fun. See our selection of specially tailored performances Audio Described: Tue 20 Dec 2pm Sign Interpreted: Wed 28 Dec, 6pm Relaxed Performance: Sat 31 Dec, 2pm TOUCH TO SEE FAMILIARISATION VISITS This group meets monthly for a chat and a cup of tea, followed by a guided session with works of art using audio and tactile resources. We also invite local artists and guest speakers in to talk about their work. To find out more call 01635 582666 or email getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk This is an opportunity for families or groups to visit us before they come to see Cinderella and is aimed at anyone who may find the experience of a visit to the theatre or to a pantomime challenging. Please email getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk for more information. Second Monday of every month 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec 10.30am 12pm West Berkshire Museum RELAXED SCREENINGS AND PERFORMANCES Our Relaxed Screenings and Performances are designed for audience members with a wide range of needs, for those on the autistic spectrum or anyone who feels they would benefit from a more relaxed theatre and cinema environment. For Relaxed Screenings the film soundtrack volume is reduced and low lights are left on. It is fine for audience members to make noise or move around. Keep an eye out for these screenings marked on our website and film brochures. cornexchangenew.com 17
SCHOOLS LUKE BROWN CURTAIN-RAISER SCHOOLS CHOREOGRAPHY CHALLENGE This is an incredible chance for young dancers to work with Luke Brown, an exciting emerging choreographer, at a hugely subsidised price. Together you ll create a piece to be performed on the Corn Exchange main stage before Luke Brown s professional show For You I Long the Longest. Learn, explore and create through dance. A professional dance practitioner will visit your school to work with a pupil group of your choice to teach a short routine and set your group a choreography challenge suited to their experience. Their responses to this challenge will make up the performance at the Corn Exchange on Thursday 3 November. Sat 10 Sep, 10am - 5pm & Sat 24 Sep, 1pm 3pm Performance: Tue 27 Sep Schools workshops available September and October please email getinvovled@cornexchangenew.com to book or find out more 10 Suitable for ages 13 18 Some dance experience preferred This project is funded by Englefield Charitable Trust. 18 Box Office 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge)
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE ON STAGE Michael Morpurgo s An Elephant in the Garden POST SHOW TALKS Post show talks take place after the performance. They are usually about 20 minutes long and are free if you are seeing the performance. This season we have post show talks for the following shows: FOR YOU I LONG THE LONGEST Luke Brown Dance Tuesday 27 September SHOOTING WITH LIGHT Idle Motion Wednesday 28 September FRANKENSTEIN Blackeyed Theatre Tuesday 11 October RUN 2Faced Dance Company Wednesday 19 October AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN Poonamallee Productions and Northcott Theatre Thursday 20 October MEET AND GREET STICKMAN Scamp Theatre Sunday 18 September, after 2pm performance THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Big Wooden Horse Wed 14 Sun 18 Dec, after every performance Stick Man cornexchangenew.com 19
Panto Art Attack MOST OF OUR WORKSHOPS CAN BE BOOKED ONLINE www.cornexchangenew.com/getinvolved TALK TO US 0845 5218 218 (calls will cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company s Access Charge) Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 7pm Sunday 11am - 5pm Sunday hours may sometimes vary. On bank holidays Box Office opens 1 hour before the show starts. EMAIL US boxoffice@cornexchangenew.co.uk getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk VISIT US Corn Exchange Market Place Newbury Berkshire RG14 5BD 113 Lindenmuth Way Greenham Business Park Newbury Berkshire RG19 6HN SIGN UP / Corn Exchange @cornexchange www.cornexchangenew.com/signup Booking Fees Workshops and Courses that are part of the Get Involved participation programme are exempt from any booking fees The Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust is registered charity 1080567 and 3908975 company limited by guarantee. is managed by the Corn Exchange and funded by Greenham Common Trust. All information correct as of 23/06/16. Please check the website for up-to-date information.