Online booking now available www.christs-hospital.org.uk transaction fee 1.50 applies PERFORMING ARTSEVENTS SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2018 BOX OFFICE: 01403 247434 www.christs-hospital.org.uk email: boxoffice@christs-hospital.org.uk
LUNCHTIME CONCERT Horsham Food & Drink Festival BIG SCHOOL Tuesday 25 th September 12 noon An opportunity to enjoy a two course lunch, prepared by our on-site chefs using fresh local produce and a concert featuring some of our most talented young musicians. Weather permitting, you will also be able to watch the famous CH Band and pupils march into lunch. Tickets: 20 Please advise at time of booking if you have any specific dietary requirements. EVENING PUPILS RECITAL DOMINIONS THEATRE Tuesday 2 nd October 7.30pm A showcase of soloists of all ages. Free Admission, ticket not required BLACKBIRD THEATRE Friday 5 th October 7.30pm Blackbird explores the themes of homelessness, family breakdown, adoption and addiction. The play observes the strength and tenacity of the human spirit as it endures a profound sense of loss and belonging and a deep hunger and desire for a better life; the courage to keep faith and hope alive in the face of such adversity. Wisdom, empathy and a sense of the absurd, turn a colourless life into a magical existence, full of unseen wonders and revelatory insights. Blackbird is a Their Future Today production. All the money raised from the evening s performance will go to the charity, whose work in Sri Lanka raises funds to provide a new life for orphaned and abandoned children; changing their young lives, providing a family, an education and a real sense of purpose and belonging. Tickets: Adults 5, Conc. 4, Friends 3
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE THEATRE Monday 8 th October 7.30pm Flintlock Theatre return with a reimagined classic. Employing their signature high-energy storytelling, music and live digital interaction, Flintlock s irreverent style brings Ibsen s masterpiece into the 21st century in a searing examination of fake news, whistleblowing and who really wields power in contemporary Britain. Suitable for ages 11+. Tickets: Adults 8, Conc. 7, Friends 6 MO-SOUND SISTERS THEATRE Thursday 11 th October 7.30pm The Mo-Sound Sisters Showband are a stunning 3-piece female fronted tribute show performing the music and moves of the Motown Sound, backed by an incredible four piece live band. The Sisters are enjoying great success touring venues throughout the UK and have even supported The Temptations - helping them celebrate 50 years of the Motown sound. The girls incorporate all of the greatest hits of the Supremes mixed with some Martha and the Vandellas, and their take on hits from The Temptations, The Four Tops and many more. This fresh, funky vibrant mix is guaranteed to get you up, out of your seat and onto your feet to dance the night away! Tickets: Adults 12, Conc. 11, Friends 10 EVENING PUPILS RECITAL Gr & DG Music Scholars DOMINIONS THEATRE Tuesday 30 th October 7.30pm Music Scholars at the top of the school delight with a varied and virtuosic programme. Free Admission, ticket not required
CHRIST S HOSPITAL CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT ST MARY S CHURCH, THE CAUSEWAY, HORSHAM Saturday 3rd November 7.30pm CHCS perform Elgar s The Spirit of England, one of his lesser-known works. This large-scale work, a requiem in intention, was first performed in October 1917, and sets three war poems by Lawrence Binyon, including For the Fallen. Alongside Elgar, the choir will sing a memorial work by another great English composer - the Funeral Sentences by Henry Purcell. Tickets: Adults 11, Conc. 10, Friends 9 EVENING OF COMEDY THEATRE Thursday 8th November 7.30pm Following our very successful Evening of Comedies, which have included Russell Howard, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and many more, we will be hosting another evening of laughter in Christ s Hospital s fantastic theatre. Please keep an eye out on our website, Facebook and Twitter pages for further details. Tickets: Adults 15, Conc. 14, Friends 13 CLASSIC CONCERT Chopin Preludes Op. 28 DOMINIONS THEATRE Friday 9th November 7.30pm Talented CH pianists of all ages perform Chopin s mighty Opus 28, a collection of varied preludes in every key that explore the full range of the instrument in the Romantic style. Free Admission, ticket not required
SCHOOL CONCERT BIG SCHOOL Sunday 25 th November 3.00pm The Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band are central in this exciting annual concert of our larger ensembles. The programme will also include performances of the winning songs from the recent House Unison Song Competition. Tickets: Adults 7, Conc. 6, Friends 5 WEST SIDE STORY THEATRE Thursday 29 th November to Saturday 1 st December 7.30pm Christ s Hospital presents this ambitious staging of Bernstein and Sondheim s musical masterpiece, West Side Story. If ever there was a relevant time to perform a piece about the tensions of migrants and nationals living side by side it is today. The PRs could easily represent today s Hispanic population and the response of (some) of the Jets could be a mouthpiece for the Wallbuilding Trump brigade in 2018. Join the Christ s Hospital Seniors as they dance, sing, play and act their way through a timeless classic in this collaboration between the Music and Drama departments. With Choreography from renowned Dancer and Choreographer David Lloyd and the usual energy and commitment from the Christ s Hospital Seniors, this promises to be a night out to remember. Tickets: Adults 10, Conc. 9, Friends 8
BIG BAND CONCERT THEATRE Thursday 6 th December 8.00pm The popular CH Big Band performs a programme spanning decades of jazz and swing, also including smaller jazz groups and singers. Please book early to avoid disappointment! Tickets: Adults 12, Conc. 11, Friends 10 CHRIST S HOSPITAL CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT CHAPEL Thursday 13 th December 7.30pm Join us and get into the Christmas spirit with a seasonal programme of Christmas carols and readings in the glorious setting of Christ s Hospital s fine Chapel. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Tickets: Adults 11, Conc. 10, Friends 9 SING-A-LONG-A GREASE THEATRE Thursday 24 th January 2019 7.30pm The sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton- John is brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music. The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free interactive prop bag. You ll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive. Then just sit back and watch Danny & Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen. It couldn t be easier... or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. LENT TERM PREVIEW Tickets: Adults 15, Conc. 14, Friends 13
CHRIST S HOSPITAL - A SCHOOL AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Christ s Hospital is a boarding school and Charitable Foundation that supports the provision of a first class education and offers life changing opportunities for children of financial, social or other need. Established in 1552 Christ s Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children. By providing outstanding, free or supported education to talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, Christ s Hospital helps them to reach their full potential and transforms lives in a way that no other educational establishment in the UK can match: Up to 75% of pupils receive some level of financial assistance 13% of pupils receive a fully supported place; and up to 36% of parents pay less than 10% of the full fee Support us There are many ways for those who care about Christ s Hospital to help sustain its ethos and secure its future. To find out more about how you can help to support this unique school, please contact the Development Office on 01403 247588 or by email at development@christs-hospital.org.uk FRIENDS OF CHRIST S HOSPITAL ARTS Become a member of CH Arts and receive the following membership benefits: Receive discounts on tickets to each event. Admission to weekly lunchtime concerts in term time. An invitation to the Friends Annual Buffet 15.00 Individual Membership 25.00 Joint Membership You may also like to consider becoming a Patron of CH Arts. In addition to the above you will be able to enjoy a select number of free tickets throughout the year to all performances. 120 Individual Patron and 190 Joint Patron. Please contact the box office for further details or an application form to become a member. LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Tuesdays Court Room 1.30-2.10pm Every Tuesday lunchtime during term time, pupils at Christ s Hospital have the opportunity to present a short music recital in the intimate setting of the Court Room. Do come along and enjoy hearing our students musical talents. Admission is free to Friends of CH Arts and parents of CH pupils and a light lunch is available, for a small donation, from 12.45pm. Please contact the box office for more details. CHRIST S HOSPITAL CHORAL SOCIETY Come and join us. We rehearse on Thursdays during term-time in the Court Room from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. For further details please contact Liz Lancaster on 01403 753279 or lizanne@lancasi.plus.com Access routes and car parks Public Roads Principal venues Dominions Theatre Theatre Octagon Big School Court Room Quad Chapel Dining Hall BY ROAD (Free Parking) Christ s Hospital is well signposted from both the Worthing Road out of Horsham and the A24 bypass. For ALL events please park in the Main Visitors car park, accessed via the Main Gate. Drivers with disabled badges should report to the Security Office and will be directed to the designated parking spaces. SATNAV Main Gate: Lat 51.04733 Long -0.360961 Main Gate To the Station BY RAIL Christ s Hospital station is 20 minutes walk from the Theatre and has an hourly service on the Victoria to Littlehampton line. The nearest mainline station is located at Horsham.
DIARY OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2018 Tuesday 25th 12.00pm Lunchtime Concert: Horsham Food & Drink Festival BIG SCHOOL OCTOBER 2018 Tuesday 2nd 7.30pm Evening Pupils Recital DOMINIONS THEATRE Friday 5th 7.30pm Blackbird THEATRE Monday 8th 7.30pm An Enemy of the People THEATRE Thursday 11th 7.30pm MoSound Sisters THEATRE Tuesday 30th 7.30pm Evening Pupils Recital: Senior Music Scholars DOMINIONS THEATRE NOVEMBER 2018 Saturday 3rd 7.30pm Choral Society Concert ST MARY S CHURCH HORSHAM Thursday 8th 7.30pm Evening of Comedy THEATRE Friday 9th 7.30pm Court Room Classic: Chopin Preludes Op.28 DOMINIONS THEATRE Sunday 25th 3pm School Concert BIG SCHOOL Thursday 29th 7.30pm West Side Story THEATRE Friday 30th 2pm & 7.30pm West Side Story THEATRE DECEMBER 2018 Saturday 1st 7.30pm West Side Story THEATRE Thursday 6th 8pm Big Band Concert THEATRE Thursday 13th 7.30pm Choral Society Christmas Concert CHAPEL JANUARY 2019 Thursday 24th 7.30pm Sing-A-Long-A Grease THEATRE GENERAL INFORMATION OPENING TIMES The box office will open for bookings on Monday 3rd September. The box office is open during term time only, Monday-Friday from 9.30am - 12.00pm. A voicemail system is in operation when the office is busy or closed. TICKETS Tickets can be paid for by cash, cheque payable to Christ s Hospital, or VISA/MasterCard. All tickets are non-refundable. TELEPHONE BOOKINGS 01403 247434 The box office is open in term time; Monday-Friday from 9.30am-12.00pm. A voicemail system is in operation when the office is busy or closed. All reserved tickets must be paid for within 5 days of booking, or the reservation will be released. ONLINE BOOKINGS Visit www.christs-hospital.org.uk transaction fee 1.50 applies POSTAL BOOKINGS Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope for all postal bookings, along with payment to: The Box Office, Christ s Hospital Theatre, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0LJ ON THE DOOR The box office will open 30 minutes prior to all paid performance for collection, or purchase of tickets. FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE There are special facilities and wheelchair spaces available, please advise the box office if you require wheelchair accessibility or any other special facilities in advance. REFRESHMENTS Refreshments are available at many public performances in all venues. The tea cup icon is displayed in the programme for those events. Christ s Hospital is pleased to welcome you to organised events such as concerts and plays on the school site. Due to the need to adhere to Safeguarding of Children regulations could we please ask that you do not roam the site when you visit and that you do not seek to enter school buildings, especially boarding houses, unless accompanied by school staff. On arrival you should proceed directly to the event venue where you will be registered by CH staff (or tickets will be checked). Many thanks for your co-operation on this important matter.