book tickets
Mark T. and Iqbal Pathan
An evening of Greek Rembetika, Reggae, English and African folk music, Bhangra and American Delta Blues.
Iqbal Khan Pathan and Mark T. will bring you a unique collection of sounds which celebrates blues as a worldwide phenomenon.
Iqbal
Iqbal was born in Uganda but moved to England at the time of Idi Amin’s expulsion of Asian immigrants in the 1970’s. He performs on tabla and darabuka and has played with a wide range of artists. With the group Millan, he travelled for three weeks in Norway, performing concerts across the whole country. He has been to France with Roots Progress, conducted by Roger Watson. Additionally, he toured in Switzerland with Ghazal an Indian group playing Indian classical music. Iqbal is also a regular session musician and has performed on recordings with a large number of artists in all fields of music.
Mark
Mark was born in Hereford, nine miles from the Welsh border. His mother was Polish Ukrainian and his father was Latvian. Mark has played across England and Wales with his two major bands The Brickbats (who mixed world music with jazz and folk) and Rootdogs. He plays bouzouki, harmonica and national steel guitar. Mark has toured Brittany twice, plays regularly in Denmark and occasionally in Italy. He has released twelve albums under his own name and has guested on several more. Highlights of his career so far include performing live on radio 2 from their Paris theatre, London, live appearances at BBC Pebble Mill and Saturday night main stage appearances at the Bracknell, Pontardawe and Bracknell festivals. He is an Arts Council Award Winner, Year of the Artist Award Winner and GSMC Live Artist of the Year.
Together Iqbal Khan Pathan and Mark T., lifetime practitioners of their music, will bring you a collection of unique sounds and rhythms yet to be discovered.
Studio
£16.50
Insta markt.music
Fb Mark Tea
other events you may be interested in
Tomorrow Bird
Multi Award-Winning Folk-Americana Duo.
Think The Civil Wars meets Simon and Garfunkel! Their heartfelt songs, stunning vocals, and soul-stirring harmonies have transfixed audiences and propelled their last album What Comes Next to the top of the Amazon folk chart. Their latest Album Braver Days was released last September.
Following the release of their debut single in 2017, Tomorrow Bird was named Best Duo at both the 2017 and 2018 GSMC Awards. They followed this up with their award-nominated, self-titled debut album, and 2019 LGBTQ+ charity single, Love is Love.
Their NHS charity single Not All Heroes Wear Capes - and the title track from their new album, What Comes Next - also won GSMC Music Awards for Single of the Year, in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
After debuting at number one on the Amazon Folk Music Charts in June 2022, the pair's latest album has received glowing reviews, regular radio play, and brought home the coveted GSMC Music Award for Album of the Year 2023.
Jen Bird
A former musical theatre actress, Jen performed lead roles in Jesus Christ Superstar and The King and I before being bitten by the song writing bug. As a solo artist, she has released two albums and multiple singles including Shout at the Dark - a powerful anthem to raise funds for the mental health charity, SANE UK. She also performed three songs for Nintendo's critically acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game soundtrack.
Simon Driscoll
Simon began his musical journey as a classical pianist before becoming the frontman of folk-rock band, Burnt Tomorrow. Following the release of the band's first two albums, he returned to his classical roots with two stunning piano albums, Hope Shines Through and (the Amazon classical chart-topping!) Broken Can Still Be Beautiful.
Together the pair are a musical force of nature advocating for truth, hope, courage, connection and empowerment.. Shining a compassionate light on those things that too often hide alone in the dark.
Studio
£15.50
Insta tomorrow_bird
Firelight Trio
Playing European music that is evocative, inventive and endlessly exciting.
Firelight Trio is a mighty new group featuring Fatea instrumentalist of the year 2023 Gavin Marwick (fiddle), accordionist Phil Alexander (Moishe’s Bagel) and Ruth Morris (Outlander – HBO) on the beautiful Swedish Nyckelharpa.
Ruth’s resonant nyckelharpa is matched by Gavin’s powerhouse fiddle, all backed up by Phil’s groovily inventive accordion and piano. A rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas and Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe-tapping klezmer, dazzling original tunes and more. Don't miss them!
‘A veritable roots music supergroup’ RnR Magazine
‘Top-calibre trio with grace, energy, and playfulness’ Folk Radio UK
‘Achingly beautiful’ Fatea
Studio
£16.50
The Great British Songbook
Critically acclaimed Italian vocalist Irene Serra (Wynton Marsalis, Norma Winstone, US3) and guitarist Luca Boscagin (Jason Rebello, Cinematic Orchestra, Jim Mullen) have joined forces on this album launch to release a special recording called The Great British Songbook.
Brought together by their passion for British pop music, they have handpicked some of the most loved songs by famous British singers and songwriters of the last 70 years and created fresh-sounding, unique arrangements. From The Beatles to Sting, Massive AWack and Imogen Heap, this evening will be a celebration of the most defining songs of the British pop-rock music scene reimagined through their signature groovy sound.
They will be joined by world class musicians Andy Hamill on bass (Mark Murphy, Laura Mvula, Annie Lennox), and Fergus Gerrand on drums and percussions (Madonna, Mike Oldfield, Sting).
Irene Serra (vocals)
Luca Boscagin (guitar)
Andy Hamill (double bass)
Fergus Gerrand (drums)
'Sublime vocals' Jazz FM
'Irene Serra has a strong stage presence and a compelling vocal tone, which she uses to great effect' Jazzwise
'Serra’s voice is graceful and sensual' All About Jazz
Studio
£17.50
Insta ireneserramusic
Fb Irene Serra Music
Norden Farm Choir
Led by Seann Wilkinson
A non-audition community choir open to all. Working on everything from Madonna to Les Mis, from gospel to pop - this is an opportunity to meet people, learn some harmonies and sing your hearts out. No experience required. Enthusiasm absolutely necessary!
Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 1 Apr (excl 18 Feb)
7.30pm – 9pm
Summer
Tues 22 Apr - 22 Jul (excl 27 May)
7.30pm – 9pm
£11 per session | £130 per 13 week term
A Ripper of an Evening! Maidenhead Concert Band Celebrates Its Founders
Presented by Maidenhead Concert Band.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we pay tribute to Peter Ripper and his daughter Carrie Rogers who created Maidenhead Concert Band over 25 years ago. Enjoy a trip down memory lane as we perform their favourite music from popular classics and big band favourites to show tunes and the big screen.
Conducted by our new Musical Director Kevin Ransom, this concert promises to be a joyous celebration filled with gratitude and nostalgia. Don't miss this night of musical excellence and heartfelt thanks!
Courtyard Theatre
£10
Beginners/Gentle Yoga
Led by Julie Potter
This class is particularly suited to beginners, those returning to yoga having had a break, those with specific injuries or conditions or even those that consider themselves to be of a certain age that might need a less challenging approach. We will cover general breathing practises, the basic and gentler postures, together with general information and possible discussion around movement and the potential difficulties we might come up against.
The aim will be to relax and enjoy.
The yoga I teach is an evolution of nearly 30 years of practice and study, with a broad experience of many styles and teachers. In recent years I have been moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an internal sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential and felt approach, influenced by teachers who have been inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.
Please bring a blanket, a Yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing
Spring
Wed 19 Feb - 19 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Mar - 30 Apr (5 weeks)
Summer
Wed 7 May - 11 Jun (6 weeks)
Wed 18 Jun - 23 Jul (6 weeks)
Please note that Susan Bett will be covering the session on Wed 16 Apr. The sessions on Wed 11 and 18 Jun will also be covered by a different teacher.
11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £60 per 6 week course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.
Norden Farm Youth Theatre (Junior)
Led by Emma Duncan
In each session children take part in a series of drama games and activities that develop their confidence as well as teaching them drama skills. These include focus, communication, developing a character and voice projection.
As the weeks go on the group will each have a part with some lines to learn in a small-scale show. They will rehearse as a team and share what they have learnt during the last session, more details to follow on this after half term.
Suitable for school years 2 - 6.
'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7
'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent
Summer
Wed 30 Apr - Wed 23 Jul
5pm - 6.30pm
Junior Youth Theatre Booking Form
'The youth theatre is a nice place and I’ve only been here a short time and I Love it!' Junior Youth Theatre Student
'It is cool and welcoming' Junior Youth Theatre Student
'The youth theatre is one of the most professional classes I’ve enrolled in' Junior Youth Theatre Student
'The youth theatre is one of the best drama clubs, everyone is so friendly and we do amazing games' Junior Youth Theatre Student
'We have absolutely loved the drama classes, we have seen a tremendous improvement with our daughter's confidence, she enjoys the sessions as there is a mixture of techniques and games and has made friends along the way! Emma is great at adapting the lessons and I have only seen improvements, we Look forward to the end of summer show combined with the senior class!!! Love Norden Farm as the venue!' Junior Youth Theatre Parent
'This is my daughter’s first experience of a drama club - and it has been such a positive, confidence-boosting, creative experience for her. I particularly love that there is no pressure on the children - there is plenty of time and practice to get ready for the end of season Sharing Session, and the level of performance is just enough to stretch them, without making them worry. It’s pure joy and excitement! You can see how far the group has progressed from term to term - they are becoming a very confident and capable group of Thespians!' Junior Youth Theatre Parent
- 21 May
- 4 Jun
- 7 more dates...
Norden Farm Youth Theatre (Senior)
Led by Emma Duncan
Each term we will be focusing on developing the participants confidence and well-being through a series of drama games and activities.
This term the Senior Youth Theatre group are focusing on developing drama skills. They’ll learn a deeper understanding of performance and managing their nerves as well as some more specialised techniques including comedy and physical theatre.
Suitable for school years 7 - 12.
'Drama has upped my confidence remarkably and I’m getting better every time, it’s my favourite club and I look forward to it each week' Youth Theatre Seniors Student
'The youth theatre is one of the best dramas clubs ever, we can express ourselves' Youth Theatre Seniors Student
'The instructor is very supportive and everyone is very respectful' Youth Theatre Seniors Student
'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Youth Theatre Student
'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent
Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 2 Apr (12 weeks)
6.05pm - 7.30pm
£156
Summer
Wed 23 Apr - 23 Jul, exc 28 May (13 weeks)
6pm - 7.30pm
£169
Senior Youth Theatre Booking Form
'Drama has upped my confidence remarkably and I’m getting better every time, it’s my favourite club and I look forward to it each week' Senior Youth Theatre Student
'The youth theatre is one of the best dramas clubs ever, we can express ourselves' Senior Youth Theatre Student
'The instructor is very supportive and everyone is very respectful' Senior Youth Theatre Student
- 21 May
- 4 Jun
- 7 more dates...
have your say