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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. Age guidance 4 – 7 years.
WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children
Sunday 4 March
Of Mice and Rice and other Tiny Tales - traditional folk tales
Sunday 22 April
The Little Hamster from the Water
£3 per person (45 mins)
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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
'I started with Troublemaker at 10yrs old, although acting wasn't for me but offered many opportunities. From that followed a scholarship to drama school and many jobs, of which Troublemaker are still always a key part of interview chat. I continue to wear their t shirts with much respect and love. Please ask me back soon' Hilary Williamson, Head of Stage at Young Vic Theatre
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 22 Apr
- 29 Apr
- 8 more dates...
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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you’ll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm’s technical crew.
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 performance.
'I started with Troublemaker at 10yrs old, although acting wasn't for me but offered many opportunities. From that followed a scholarship to drama school and many jobs, of which Troublemaker are still always a key part of interview chat. I continue to wear their t shirts with much respect and love. Please ask me back soon' Hilary Williamson, Head of Stage at Young Vic Theatre
£67 per term
School Year 2 & 3
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 25 Apr
- 2 May
- 8 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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
'I started with Troublemaker at 10yrs old, although acting wasn't for me but offered many opportunities. From that followed a scholarship to drama school and many jobs, of which Troublemaker are still always a key part of interview chat. I continue to wear their t shirts with much respect and love. Please ask me back soon' Hilary Williamson, Head of Stage at Young Vic Theatre
£67 per term
School Year 4, 5 & 6
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 25 Apr
- 2 May
- 8 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. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
'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
£97 per term
School Year 12 & 13
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 25 Apr
- 2 May
- 8 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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
'I started with Troublemaker at 10yrs old, although acting wasn't for me but offered many opportunities. From that followed a scholarship to drama school and many jobs, of which Troublemaker are still always a key part of interview chat. I continue to wear their t shirts with much respect and love. Please ask me back soon' Hilary Williamson, Head of Stage at Young Vic Theatre
£97 per term
School Year 7, 8 & 9
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 26 Apr
- 3 May
- 8 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!
Our friendly theatre company lead the sessions, where you’ll have fun and meet new friends. Each term you'll create a show and perform in our studio or on the main stage, with lighting, sound and staging from Norden Farm's technical crew.
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 a performance.
'I started with Troublemaker at 10yrs old, although acting wasn't for me but offered many opportunities. From that followed a scholarship to drama school and many jobs, of which Troublemaker are still always a key part of interview chat. I continue to wear their t shirts with much respect and love. Please ask me back soon' Hilary Williamson, Head of Stage at Young Vic Theatre
£97 per term
School Year 8, 9, 10 & 11
Photography credit Luminous Photography.
Click here to visit the Troublemaker Theatre Company website
- 26 Apr
- 3 May
- 8 more dates...
Big Dog Little Dog: Parent & Child Yoga
Led by Carly Brown
A class for parents/carers and their children. Connect and bond through movement and breath. Get ready to fly! Class includes elements of acroyoga.
Bring one yoga mat (per pair) and one blanket each.
Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years, must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring
Sunday 28 Jan, 25 Feb, 25 Mar, 29 Apr
10am – 11am
£15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child)
Summer
Sunday 20 May, 24 June, 22 Jul, 26 Aug
10am – 11am
£15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child)
- 29 Apr SOLD OUT
- 20 May from £15
- 3 more dates...
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.
Spring
Tuesdays (from Tues 9 Jan)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
Summer
Tuesdays (from Tues 1 May)
5.45pm – 7pm
£67 per 10 week term
- 1 May
- 8 May
- 8 more dates...
Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained this Easter holidays.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
Tues 3 Apr – Robots
Wed 4 Apr – Buzzy Bees
Thurs 5 Apr – Circus (acrobats and clowns)
Fri 6 Apr – Spring (lamb and daffodil)
Sat 7 Apr – Paddington
Mon 9 Apr – Pets
Tues 10 Apr - Beaded necklaces & bracelets
Wed 11 Apr - Treasure troves
Thur 12 Apr - Design a tote bag
Fri 13 Apr - Mosaic coasters
Sat 14 Apr – Peter and the Wolf characters
Suitable for ages 5+ years.
£5 per child
Children are Stinky
Presented by Circus Trick Tease.
Set in the 90s (with all your parents’ favourite tracks) this is a show full of circus and hilarity. Children Are Stinky is packed with lighting fast hula hooping, dare devil balances, astounding strength and incredible acrobatics. It will leave children and adults with their jaws on the floor.
Age guidance: 3+ years.
WHY? ★★★★★ Fringe Review | ★★★★★ Families UK | ★★★★★ Ed Festivals for Kids | ★★★★ The List
Courtyard Theatre
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Storytelling
1.30pm and 3.30pm.
Join our storytellers in the magical story den this Easter holiday!
See below for details of each day's stories.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Suitable for ages 3+ years.
Book Story
A story, about some books. In a library. These are no ordinary books and this is no ordinary library.
It’s Brian’s library: a wonderful, magical place where the books like to flutter their pages and let their shelves go… One day Brian changes and the library goes...quiet. What’s going on? The books had better stiffen their spines: to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Age guidance: 5+ years.
WHY? A celebration of books, reading and libraries
Studio
£10 (£8 Under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Peter Rabbit (PG)
Dir: Will Gluck 2018 | 95 mins, Au/US
Peter's feud with Mr McGregor escalates as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door. Based on the characters and tales of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.
WHY? An irreverent, contemporary comedy starring Rose Byrne and Domhnall Gleeson
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £20
Keepy Uppy
Joey loves football. Playing it, watching it, talking about it. He gets it from his mum - a footy fanatic!
It’s cup final day and a chance for Joey to score a winning goal. A play for the 2018 World Cup year, for football fans, non-football fans, children and families. With popping rhymes, fab footie moves, flicks and sidesteps underscored by toe tapping live music.
Age guidance: 3+ years.
WHY? ‘One of the most inspired ensembles specialising in work for very young children’ The Guardian
Courtyard Theatre
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Mary and the Witch's Flower (PG)
Dir: Hiromasa Yonebayashi 2017 | 102 min, Jp
Mary is an ordinary twelve-year-old girl. Bored during a summer holiday, she stumbles upon a flower and little broomstick. She is soon whisked above the clouds, far away to Endor College – a school of magic!
WHY? A charming anime adventure from the animator behind Studio Ghibli masterpieces Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £20
Found
Presented by Adesola Akinleye and Dancing Strong.
Dive into a magical world of connections and movement. Two dancers adrift on their own islands enter a magical world where connections become visible. Sound waves ripple through bodies and children are invited to play. Found is an engaging, exploratory dance performance, with an invitation to play and participate. It looks at what connects us to each other and to what surrounds us.
Age guidance: 4+ years.
WHY? An interactive dance and live music performance young audiences with inquiring minds
Studio
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Concertini with Rob Castell
Local musician Rob Castell brings an entertaining 45 minutes of original songs, musical theatre tunes and family favourites.
Little people can dance, sing and move around, whilst grown-ups and big kids can enjoy listening to live music in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Suitable for all ages.
Why? Rob is the resident songwriter and created the theme tune for CBBC’s BAFTA nominated Officially Amazing
Studio
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
A Wrinkle in Time (PG)
Dir: Ava DuVernay 2018 | 109 mins, US
Meg Murry’s scientist father disappeared five years ago. Following the discovery of a new form of space travel Meg, her classmate Calvin and little brother Charles must travel across the universe to rescue him from a terrible evil. They are guided on their journey by the three mysterious astral travellers known as Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which.
WHY? Starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £20
Rufus Longbottom and The Space Rabbit
Space Rabbit's planet is destroyed by a meteorite, sending her hurtling towards Earth.
She lands outside a care home, frightened and alone. Inside is Rufus Longbottom. He is an elderly gentleman itching for one last adventure. The unlikely pair go on a journey to the ends of the earth in search of a place to call home.
Age guidance: 6+ years.
WHY? Songs, music and a bit of magic enchants audiences young and old alike
Studio
£10 (£8 Under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
The Maidenhead Beach
The ever popular Maidenhead Beach is back, all summer long – this year inspired by the laid back tropical paradise that is Goa.
The Beach has been designed and handmade by Norden Farm with the help of the community.
It’s free to play on every day with beachside tables available for snacks and lunch, including children’s picnic bags from the Café Bar.
Peel yourself off the beach and get creative with your little ones in our daily Beach Craft sessions:
Arts and Crafts (45 mins) | £5 per child Monday – Saturday 10.30am
Or sit back and relax with them in the story den for our Storytelling sessions:
Storytelling (20 mins) | £2 per person Monday – Saturday 1.30pm and 3.30pm
For maximum chill out, explore the indoor sensory space in our Gallery. It is designed for children with SEND and features work from local schools. Get involved with decorating the floor and making kites.
All of this and a full programme of family films and live events, the Goan Beach is the perfect place to pitch up this Summer.
- 23 Jul FREE
- 24 Jul FREE
- 40 more dates...
Beach Life
A special installation designed to be a relaxing sensory delight for everyone, inspired by the beach huts of Goa, featuring work created by local schools.
Get involved in designing (on the floor) and making fluttering kites which we’ll fly over the summer.
- 23 Jul FREE
- 24 Jul FREE
- 40 more dates...
Rock n Roll Concertini with Matt Bond and the Poor Boys Good Time Band
A journey of some of the best loved Rock n Roll themes from the 1950s and beyond.
Be inspired by the sounds of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Elvis whilst the kids dance sing or just chill out on our bean bags.
Suitable for all ages.
WHY? It’s Rock and Roll with a touch of Yee Ha!
Studio
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
How Does This Politics Thing Work Then?
Politics is boring. Politics is complicated. Politics is for adults.
Rubbish! Politics is super important and can be made really fun too. Tatton and Tiernan will help you make sense of it all! You might not be able to vote yet. You do have opinions, though. You know the world you want to see. You know what’s right and what’s wrong. Also, you want to have fun.
Age guidance: 7+ years.
WHY? A show that keeps you entertained, engaged and informed so you can also shout at along with your parents during Question Time
Studio
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Three Little Pig Tails
Let me in little piggie it's blowing a gale, not by the hairs on my little pink tail.
A brand new version of the classic story set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs' tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit him?
Age guidance: 3+ years.
WHY? A funny, warmhearted and interactive rustic tale bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in
Studio
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Big Band Concertini with the Blakes Heaven Big Band
An original and enjoyable live music experience designed for grown ups to enjoy with their children in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Blake's Heaven Big Band is a 17 piece ensemble performing jazz, swing, pop and funk, TV themes, Latin and rock – all with a unique twist.
Suitable for all ages.
WHY? Be inspired by sizzling saxes, screaming trumpets and soulful trombones whilst your little one dance sing, wriggle or even sleep!
Courtyard Theatre
This is a standing event with some allocated seating
£10 (£8 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £32
Bollywood Dance
Led by Geeta Rai
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.
Tuesdays
4.30pm – 5.30pm
£67 per 10 week term
Suitable for 6+ years.
- 11 Sep
- 18 Sep
- 8 more dates...