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Youth Theatre (H)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
4pm
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 19 May
- 26 May
- 7 more dates...
Little Wrigglers (Mondays)
Led by Rachel Walsh.
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Summer
Mondays (exc 27 May)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Splat! Messy Play
Led by Clare Lynskey.
Giving children the opportunity to learn and explore through exciting and fun art activities – and we do all the clearing up!
Summer
Mondays (from 13 May, exc 27 May)
11.30am – 12.15pm
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 6+ months.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Ballet Beats - Pre School Ballet (2-3 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Summer
Tuesdays (exc 28 May)
2 – 3 years | 10am – 10.30am
£6
Ballet Beats - Pre School Ballet (3-4 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Summer
Tuesdays (exc 28 May)
3 – 4 years | 10.45am – 11.15am
£6
Youth Dance
Norden Exposure led by Becky Hinton.
A lively fast paced class to a soundtrack of current music. This is contemporary dance smashed up and easy to learn!
All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Suitable for 9+ years.
Summer
Tuesdays (from Tues 7 May)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
Budding dancers and performers are welcome to come and try our Youth Dance classes at a free trial session on Tuesday 29 January at 5.30pm.
Spaces for the free trial are limited so please book your place through our friendly Box Office on 01628 788997.
- 21 May
- 4 Jun
- 6 more dates...
Teddies Music Club
Sing • Dance • Play
We’ll get you bouncing, jumping, tickling, giggling, laughing, oh and singing!
Teddies is energetic, lively and fun for grown-ups and children alike, with a singer and musician at every session.
Summer
Wednesdays (exc 29 May)
10am – 11am
£6 | £4 siblings
Suitable for ages 0-5 years.
Please book one free 'Accompanying Adult' tickets for this workshop, and a free 'Baby Seat' if you are bringing a sibling under 6 months
Youth Theatre (A)
Norden Lights led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Wednesdays
4.15pm
£67 per term
School Year 2 & 3
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 22 May
- 5 Jun
- 6 more dates...
Youth Theatre (B)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Wednesdays
5.30pm
£67 per term
School Year 4, 5 & 6
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 22 May
- 29 May
- 7 more dates...
Youth Theatre (Academy)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'The Troublemaker gang had me film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
'Troublemaker helped foster the creativity I use every day in my animation and video work' James Willis
'Troublemaker gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Wednesdays
6.45pm
£97 per term
School Year 12 & 13
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 22 May
- 5 Jun
- 6 more dates...
Youth Theatre (C)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company.
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
4.40pm
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8 & 9
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 23 May
- 6 Jun
- 6 more dates...
Youth Theatre (F)
Led by Troublemaker Theatre Company
Your chance to be on stage and in the spotlight!
Join the only youth drama group in Maidenhead which rehearses in a professional theatre!
'Gave me the skills and confidence to get into drama school and pursue a career in acting' Lizzy Maillard
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends.
Plus receive discounted tickets to shows and gain opportunities to work alongside Troublemaker Theatre Company at our Summer Theatre Week.
‘I went on to get a degree in film and theatre, and now teach drama to children myself’ Ryan Tomlinson
Pick up performance skills from stage combat to acting for camera and physical theatre to accents, while working with scripts from famous playwrights or made up by you.
Terms 10 weeks long, no auditions, suitable for all abilities and end with a sharing or showcase.
'Film-making at 15, scripting at 16, and crying that it had to end at 18. 5yrs later, I'm working full-time in television' Kat Mace
Thursdays or Sundays
6.45pm
£97 per term
School Year 8, 9, 10 & 11
day dependent on availability
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 23 May
- 6 Jun
- 6 more dates...
Little Wrigglers (Fridays)
Led by Rachel Walsh
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Summer
Fridays (exc 31 May, 19 Jul)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Digi Den I
Led by DJ Mhlanga
The digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Work on group or personal projects over the 10 week term. Have fun filming, podcasting, creating stop-motion animation, using green screen special effects and more!
Suitable for all levels of experience for School Year 7 – 13.
Summer
Fridays (from Fri 3 May)
5pm – 6.30pm
£80 per 10 week term
- 24 May
- 7 Jun
- 5 more dates...
Bollywood Dance
Led by Parveen Chana
An energetic modern Indian dance style. These classes are a fusion of Indian and western styles with Latino and Arabic influences. All terms are 10 weeks long and suitable for all abilities.
Summer
Saturdays (from 11 May, exc 1 Jun)
10am – 11am
£67 per 10 week term
Suitable for 6+ years.
- 25 May
- 8 Jun
- 6 more dates...
Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
The crafts for May Half Term are:
Mon 27 May - tbc
Tues 28 May - tbc
Wed 29 May - tbc
Thur 30 May - tbc
Fri 31 May - tbc
Sat 1 June - Bug Crowns and Bracelets Making
Sessions are 45 minutes.
Age guidance: 5-8 years.
£5 per child
Storytelling
11am and 1.30pm.
Join our storytellers in the magical story den for interactive tales!
This May Half Term the stories will be:
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Age guidance: 3-7 years.
£2 per person
Morgan & West's Magic Show for Kids & Childish Grown-ups!
Time travelling magicians Morgan & West present a jaw dropping, heart stopping, brain busting, opinion adjusting, death defying, mind frying, spirit lifting, paradigm shifting, outlook changing, furniture rearranging magic extravaganza!
Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea. Mixing brain boggling illusion and good old fashioned tom-foolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic and silliness abound! Fun for ages five to 105!
WHY? 'Hilarious and good for all ages' Primary Times
'Hugely talented' ★★★★ Daily Mirror
'Superbly crafted' ★★★★ The Stage
60 minutes.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Half Term Concertini with The Polka Dots
Grab your tiny dancers and join us for upbeat originals and cover songs, high energy dance routines and on-stage charisma.
Vintage vocal harmony band The Polka Dots bring the best of 1940s and 50s classics - plus some modern numbers with a retro
twist!
The 11.30am is a Relaxed performance – ideal for families with babies and toddlers or children with SEND.
WHY? Guaranteed to have the even the tiredest of feet tapping!
Age Guidance: 0 -8 years.
45 minutes.
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun (U)
Dir: Mark Baker 2019 | 68 mins
The muddiest ever festival comes to celebrate 15 years of Peppa Pig! Join the party with Peppa and George in their brand new adventures. They dance in the mud at a children’s festival, celebrate Grandpa Pig’s birthday and take a trip to the cinema.
WHY? Enjoy 10 brand new episodes!
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £24
Dumbo (PG)
Dir: Tim Burton 2019 | 130 mins, US
Circus owner Max Medici enlists help to care for a newborn elephant - Dumbo. Dumbo’s oversized ears make him a laughingstock in their struggling circus. When they discover that Dumbo can fly – he attracts the attention of persuasive entrepreneur…
WHY? An all-new live action adaptation of Disney’s classic film
'There’s plenty of humour and pathos in the director’s re-imagining of the animated Disney classic' ★★★★ The Independent
Click here to read the full review.
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £24
Duckie
by Le Gateau Chocolat
Duckie is a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, with a message of respect and self-acceptance at its core.
‘Totally engrossing… all are won over by the sheer magnetism of the performance’ ★★★★★ The Reviews Hub
Family-friendly glamour and glitz take centre stage as critically-acclaimed cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat breaks out of his shell as Duckie, in his first work for children.
Set in an animal circus, we join him on his search to find a tribe and be accepted. Walking a little differently? Sounding a bit strange? Looking unlike the rest? Watch Duckie triumph by realising these are his strengths.
A classic tale of identity and belonging told through music, narration and dress-up, topped with Le Gateau Chocolat’s distinctive baritone vocals.
WHY? ‘A baritone voice that makes the earth shake’ Basement Jaxx
'Duckie is a beautiful, thoughtful show... Salvation isn’t going to be found by turning into a beautiful swan – it comes from accepting yourself and realising it’s ok to be different’ Circles and Stalls
'Duckie delivers a message of acceptance and tolerance that resonates with adults and sews a seed in young children that hopefully blossoms in every new generation’
Live Art Alive
‘A reinvention of family theatre’ ★★★★★ Critics Choice, The Reviews Hub
Le Gateau Chocolat: 2018 Total Theatre Significant Contribution Award, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Age guidance: 3+ years. For the young and young at heart.
40 minutes.
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps, but please book a free ticket for them.
Summer 2019 tour dates presented by house.
Supported by Arts Council England.
Sunday Stories
Interactive storytelling in the magical story den.
Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a latte and the Sunday papers, while your little ones get involved in telling stories from all over the world.
Join Hayley on Sunday 19 May. She will be reading:
- The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
- And 10 Little Pirates by Mike Brownlow.
Age guidance 4 – 7 years.
WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children
The Story Den
£3.50 per person (45 mins)
Father's Day Concertini with Rob Castell
Celebrate Father’s Day with a fun family concert featuring CBBC singer/songwriter Rob Castell.
Bring the whole family and enjoy an entertaining 45 minutes of musical theatre tunes and family favourites - including songs from The Lion King and The Greatest Showman.
WHY? Little people will be able to dance, sing and move around, whilst grown-ups and big kids can enjoy listening to live music in a relaxed and friendly environment
Age guidance: 0-8 years
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
The Paper Moon
Presented by Tiny Light Theatre.
Welcome to the town of Blank Page! Meet its inhabitants as they take you on a scrinchy scrunchy papery journey. What would you draw on the biggest piece of paper you've ever seen?
WHY? A gentle first adventure into theatre for babies, young children and their grown-ups
Age guidance: 0-3 years.
Studio
£12 standard (includes a baby/infant under 3 years), additional child £8
Digi Den Summer Drop In
Led by DJ Mhlanga.
Digi Den – the digital arts club. Improve, develop and learn various arts with a digital focus. Work on group or personal projects over the summer holiday. Suitable for all levels of experience.
From Fri 28 Jul
5pm – 6.30pm
School Year 7 – 13
£40 per 5 week term or £9 per session
Summer Circus Week
Led by And Circus formally of Albert and Friends.
A week of incredible circus skills and performing.
Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!
Suitable for ages 7 – 13 years.
Mon 29 Jul - Fri 2 Aug
10am – 4pm
£115 (£110 Advantage Card holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Toontastic 3D
During this session you can draw, animate, and narrate swashbuckling adventures, breaking news stories and science reports then share these with family and friends!
Suitable for 8+ years.
This workshop is for children and young people without accompanying adults
Vlogging and iMovie
Bring your imagination to life through digital filmmaking and Vlogging. You'll get the opportunity to shoot, edit and put together a video.
Suitable for 8+ years.
This workshop is for children and young people without accompanying adults.
Family Workshop: Fun with Photos
This session focuses on Aviary, available on Apple and Android. We’ll show you how to sharpen, soften or saturate photos for the right look, draw your own captions and doodles and experiment with filters to create artful effects.
Minimum age 5+ years.
This workshop is a Family Workshop. At our family workshops, parents and guardians must book a space in the session. These sessions encourage young people to work collaboratively with their parents and guardians to get creative together!
Family Workshop: Stop Motion Animation
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own movie, our stop motion session teaches you how to create your story using props and scenery - you can even bring your own with you.
Minimum age 5+ years.
This workshop is a Family Workshop. At our family workshops, parents and guardians must book a space in the session. These sessions encourage young people to work collaboratively with their parents and guardians to get creative together!
Summer Art Week
Led by Michaela Clarke.
Work on individual craft activities with lots of messy materials and then work together on a group art project.
Age Guidence 8+ years.
Mon 5 Aug - Fri 9 Aug
10am – 4pm
£115 (£110 Advantage Card holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Kite Workshops
Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays, then see your creation take to the sky!
Eggs on Legs
Presented by Garlic Theatre.
Once I found a little egg
To my surprise it grew a leg!
Where did it come from?
Where will it go?
To find out come and see the show...
A cracking family show full of wonder and surprise. Garlic Theatre bring you a Dr Zeuss world filled with funny, crazy eggs that hatch in the most unexpected places.
WHY? Full of clowning, puppets and zany music to make you roll around with laughter
Ages guidance: 3-7 years.
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Summer Dance Intensive
Led by Charlie Dixon.
Experience being an A-Troupe dancer in a real dance studio.
Work with a professional dancer to develop your technique, learn routines and create your own choreography.
No audition necessary.
Age Guidence 8+ years.
Mon 12 – Wed 14 Aug
10am – 4pm
£100 (£90 Advantage Card holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Clare Hollingworth & the Scoop of the Century
Presented by PaddleBoat Theatre Company.
29 August, 1939. Today it is reported that a young, intrepid journalist crossed over the border from Poland to Germany. There, she saw something that would change her life and history forever…
The tale of fearless journalist Clare Hollingworth. From the busy newspaper offices in London to the frontline during World War II, Clare’s adventures tell the remarkable true story of one of the most important writers of our time.
WHY? Go undercover in this highly interactive show bursting with storytelling, songs and the scoop of the century
Age guidance: 4+ years
50 minutes.
Studio
£11 (£9 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Summer Theatre Week
Led by Troublemaker Theatre
Create an entire show from idea to performance. Experience all aspects of theatre, from lighting to stage blocking to acting with the help of professional directors.
Ages Guidence 10 – 16 years.
Mon 19 – Fri 23 Aug
10am – 4pm (6pm Fri)
£115 (£110 Advantage Card holders)
Advantage Card holder tickets can be booked online using the code ADVANTAGE and entering your advantage card number when prompted.
Community Kite Festival
Kite Flying • Food • Bar • Music • Kite Making
Join us at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) for our Community Kite Festival on Sunday 1 September between 1pm - 4pm. It's free to attend!
Round off the summer holidays in style with an afternoon of fun for all the community! Bring your kite creations, pre-owned or shop bought kites and join our team to fly them on the hill. Everyone is welcome, with or without a kite!
As well as all the kite flying fun, the afternoon will include kite making, food from local vendors and a bar serving soft drinks and beer provided by Marlow based Rebellion Brewery.
At the event, there'll be the last chance opportunity to get creative and make your very own kite if you haven’t already
So head on down, enjoy the spectacle and celebrate with the community!
Kite Making Workshops are led by specialist kite makers, Community Kite Project. All are welcome to join in to design and create their own original kite to bring along to the Festival.
Workshop Details:
- Wednesday 24 July | 11.15am - 1.15pm
- Wednesday 7 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 14 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Saturday 24 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
Workshop tickets are £3.50 per person and can be booked online here.
What better excuse to go fly a kite this summer!
- 1 Sep FREE
The Bear
From the book by Raymond Briggs
Adapted by Pins and Needles
Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a polar bear a bath, or clear up its poo?
One night when she's fast asleep, Tilly is visited by an enormous bear. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly's not scared.
The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar bear, this playful, funny and heart-warming tale is one of imagination and growing up.
Featuring inventive design, original music, and magical puppetry.
'Move over War Horse, this polar puppet is magic' The Guardian
- 26 Nov
- 27 Nov
- 56 more dates...