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Wintertide
As the days grow short and the evenings long, dark are the days of Wintertide.
Explore the snowdrifts and enjoy free family activities as the Gallery is transformed into a Nordic wonderland inspired by Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley.
The exhibition features entries from our annual Art Competition. It is curated and created by professional artist Benedict Romain and students from the local college BCA.
Entry is free.
- 10:00 -22:00 FREE
Zumba (Sundays)
Led by Annet Bowler.
A fun and friendly, easy to follow class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms.
Spring
Sun 12 Jan – 26 Apr (exc 2 Feb and 12 Apr)
11am – 12pm
£6 per class
If the tutor is unavailable for a session, a replacement will be provided wherever possible.
- 11:00 FREE
The Fir Tree
by Tove Jansson
From Tales in Moominvalley
The Moomin family was hibernating in the drawing room as they were wont to do. They had been sleeping for a few months already and were going to keep it up until spring… Now all at once a cold draught disturbed Moomintroll’s dreams. And someone was pulling at his quilt and shouting that he was tired and Christmas was coming.
'Fall under its spell' Maidenhead Advertiser
Featuring live puppetry and music, The Fir Tree is an adventure set in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley. It is a gloriously unselfish take on Christmas.
'A treat for the whole family that offers an ideal festive alternative to the pantomime' Families Magazine
Suitable for all audiences from 3 years and upwards.
Presented by Norden Farm, The Ding Foundation, Bernadette Russell and Steve Tiplady.
- 11:00 FREE
- 14:00 FREE
ROH Live: The Nutcracker (U)
150 mins.
Encore screening. Tchaikovsky’s much-loved music is matched to a magical adventure on Christmas Eve for Clara and her Nutcracker doll. Their journey to the Land of Sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.
Peter Wright’s production for The Royal Ballet keeps true to the spirit of this Russian ballet classic, with period details and dancing snowflakes.
WHY? One of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet
'The Nutcracker is perfect for bringing the magic of the festive season to the stage' ★★★★ The Telegraph
£15
- 16:30 SOLD OUT
Line Dancing
Led by Julie Antonsen.
A mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing style. A variety of music accompanies these styles such as Shania Twain and Keith Urban (country) to Rebecca Ferguson and Megan Trainer (pop) with everything in between.
No partner necessary.
Autumn 2021
Tues 2 Nov – 21 Dec (exc 30 Nov)
8pm – 9pm
£10 per class
Spring 2022
Tues 11 Jan - 19 Apr (exc 29 Mar, 5 Apr and 26 Apr)
8pm – 9pm
£10 per class
Suitable for 18+ years
- 18:15 FREE
Clare Deniz - Trio Pierne Concert
This exciting trio comprises of Lois Geldard (flute), Clare Deniz (cello) and Alan Brown (piano).
Handel Sonata in B minor ‘Halle’
Beethoven Seven Variations on a theme from Magic Flute (cello/piano)
Kuhlau Grand trio in G major Op 119
Debussy Syrinx (solo flute)
Debussy Trio
Kapustin Trio Op 86
The trio are established London performers, each one having given solo concerto performances and played at numerous festivals in the UK and abroad both as soloists and as members of chamber ensembles.
The sum total of the trio members individual professional experience is immense and they guarantee a refined and delightful concert of music in which they share their sparkling and effervescent repertory, due to the trio instrumentation.
The repertory ranges from Baroque up to the present day but has at its core some reminiscences of the romanticism of the nineteenth century music salon. Two notable recent concerts have been at The Hawth, Crawley and at the famous established Celebrity Concert series at The West Lodge Hotel.
WHY? A delightful concert sharing a sparkling and effervescent repertory
Studio
£14 (£12 conc)
- 19:30 FREE
Peterloo (12A)
Dir: Mike Leigh 2018 | 154 mins, UK
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre. A peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turns into one of the most notorious episodes in British history. From award winning filmmaker Mike Leigh and starring Rory Kinnear and Maxine Peake.
WHY? ‘Richly intelligent, passionate movie’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
Click here to read the full review.
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Movie Mondays Offer
Monday film screening tickets are £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee.
- 19:30 FREE