Close your eyes, you're in Paris...
Oh la la! mixes Parisian folk music (musette), impressionist music, French chanson with unforgettable 20’s upbeat to 50’s smooth jazz, film noir/nouvelle vague film music and the occasional rearranged cool 60’s French pop tune as well as original material from their upcoming album.
The dulcet tones of Parisian born Fifi la Mer's voice and the evocative sound of her accordion blended with the talents of Oliver Wilby on clarinet will take you straight back to that little café by the Eiffel tower, before the exuberance and beautiful sound of his saxophone they will transport you to that buzzy jazz club by Pigalle with the cool feel of Simon Picton on guitar and the groove of Julian Bury on double bass.
Oh la la! have performed over 1200 concerts during the past 10 years in venues up and down the country including Ronnie Scott's jazz club, Upstairs at Ronnie's, the Brasserie Zedel (Piccadilly), the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Wilton Music Hall, the National Theatre, St Martin in the fields, the Ignite, Elgar room and Cafe Verdi @ the Royal Albert hall. They have also played on the Orient Express, the Belle Vallee on the river Seine, at London fashion week at Somerset House, music festivals such as London City festival, Richmond world music festival, Bloomsbury festival, Old Gaffers, Royal Ascott and at the residence of the French ambassador in London.
A very entertaining, fun and romantic evening assured.
Studio
£16
Led by Kate Griffiths.
Gory Halloween special effects makeup workshop - create your own spectacular wounds and horrifying diseases with this one-off workshop!
Sessions are 60 minutes.
11am - 12pm Suitable for ages 8 - 10 years
12.30pm - 1.30pm Suitable for ages 11+ years
All materials provided.
Parents to remain on the premises and collect children from the workshop after the session.
Dir: Tim Burton 2024 | 105 mins
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River.
Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Tues 29 Oct 8pm
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Relaxed School Holiday Screenings
Wed 30 Oct 4pm and Thur 31 Oct 2pm
£9 | £7 under 16s
Family & Friends (4 people) £28
All of our screenings on Wed 30 Oct 4pm and Thur 31 Oct 2pm are Relaxed - everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format. The lights are kept on low and the audience are free to move around, make noise or come in and out of the theatre as needed.
Bring Baby Screening
The screening on Thur 31 Oct 11am is exclusively for parents, carers and grown-ups with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including a cup of tea/coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.
Special Ticket Offer
For Tues 29 Oct 8pm screening only
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Led by Jim Maving
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level:
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.
Beginners C - Almost Intermediate but not quite yet.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Autumn
Thur 12 Sept – 10 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 17 Oct – 21 Nov, exc 24 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 5 Dec – 19 Dec (3 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£50 per 5 week course | £30 per 3 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
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
The delightful trio of harp, flute and clarinet will present a diverse range of music from Bruch and Bizet through to Piazzolla and Dave Brubeck as well as original works composed for the Ensemble.
Crystal clarity and lyrical playing by the Korros Ensemble in this fine recording Classic FM
Eliza Marshall Flute
Nicholas Ellis Clarinet
Camilla Pay Harp
Courtyard Theatre
£20 | £15 for Maidenhead Music Society members | Under 18s free
Led by Jim Maving
Play guitar but stuck in a rut? Want to play some notable songs and impress your friends? Then this is the course for you. Rediscover your 6-string and why you took it up originally.
Learn some classic songs as well as learning your pentationic scales, slide guitar and alternate tunings.
Autumn
Thur 12 Sept – 10 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 17 Oct – 21 Nov, exc 24 Oct (5 weeks)
Thur 5 Dec – 19 Dec (3 weeks)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£50 per 5 week course | £30 per 3 week course
Alternative classes include:
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.
Beginners C - Almost Intermediate but not quite yet.
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
Suitable for 18+ years.
Led by Julie Potter
This class is suited to those who have been practising for at least 6. My intention for this class is to move our practise forward, explore different avenues and approaches to the traditional postures. We will be aiming to be going deeper into ‘awareness’ and ‘noticing’.
The yoga I teach is an evolution of over 20 years of practice and study, perhaps 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 approach. Whilst looking at traditional Hatha Yoga postures and pranayamas, I will be encouraging fun and freedom within the traditional structure, whilst taking into our awareness fundamental anatomical and functional aspects required by our bodies for maximum wellbeing benefits.
Please bring a blanket, a yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Autumn
Fri 13 Sept - 11 Oct (5 weeks)
Fri 18 Oct - 15 Nov (5 weeks)
Fri 22 Nov - 20 Dec (5 weeks)
11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 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
Presented by Crafty Fools.
Join The Magical Mr West on an incredible adventure into the world of science!
Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and tackles some of the trickiest questions in the history of humanity.
Best known as one half of magic duo Morgan & West, The Magical Mr West has travelled around the world performing to audiences of all ages with spectacular shows that include magic, science and a good deal of tomfoolery.
Now he presents his most amazing show yet, with the help (or possibly hindrance…) of a wisecracking cartoon crow.
Expect skills, silliness and the studious application of logic as you embark upon Adventures in Science!
Age guidance: 7+ years
Courtyard Theatre
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
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Laughter is the best medicine and this comedy fundraiser will have you in stitches!
Join us for an endorphin-releasing evening of hilarity in aid of Thames Hospice. You will be entertained by gifted comedians Af Marsef, Helen Prior, Jacqui Doherty, Aaron Leven, Sarah Williams and Desmond Feehily - hosted by the brilliant Dan Collins.
An amazing evening for an amazing cause, Stand Up for Thames Hospice is a fantastic chance for you to support this incredible local charity who provide expert care for people with life-limiting illnesses. By purchasing a ticket you’re helping make a real difference to their patients’ quality of life.
Proceeds of ticket sales will be donated to Thames Hospice who provide high quality, bespoke and compassionate palliative and end-of-life care services to people age 16+ in their preferred care setting.
Studio
£25
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