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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.
- 18 Jun
- 25 Jun
- 3 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!
'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
- 19 Jun
- 26 Jun
- 3 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
- 19 Jun
- 26 Jun
- 3 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
- 19 Jun
- 26 Jun
- 3 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
- 20 Jun
- 27 Jun
- 3 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
- 20 Jun
- 27 Jun
- 3 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.
- 22 Jun
- 29 Jun
- 3 more dates...
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
- 23 Jun
- 30 Jun
- 3 more dates...
Pick of the Litter (PG)
Dir: Don Hardy Jr, Dana Nachman 2018 | 80 mins, US
Documentary following a litter of puppies from the moment they’re born and begin their quest to become guide dogs for the blind. Join the pups on an intense two-year odyssey as they train.
WHY? A wonderful reminder of the extraordinary relationships we have with our dogs - especially those that we work beside each day
£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. Excludes School Holiday Family screenings and Event Cinema screenings.
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. Learn yoga postures, a gentle bedtime yoga sequence, meditations based on popular fairy tales and relaxation techniques. No previous yoga experience needed.
Bring one yoga mat (per pair) and one blanket each.
Suitable for ages 4 – 8 years, must be accompanied by an adult.
Summer
5 May | 10am – 11am
15 Jun | 3pm – 4pm
7 Jul | 10am – 11am
11 Aug | 10am – 11am
£15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child) or £55 for 4 sessions
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 Ruth on Sunday 9 June. She will be reading:
- The Emperor's Nightingale, and a pocket full of tales.
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)
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 - Bunting
Tues 28 May - Reptiles (Chameleon & Snake)
Wed 29 May - Weather (Rainbow Mobile and 3D Rainy Picture)
Thur 30 May - Duck & Swan
Fri 31 May - Africa (Mask and Collar)
Sat 1 Jun - 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:
Mon 27 May - The Very Hungry Caterpiller
Tues 28 May - Winnie The Pooh
Wed 29 May - The Ugly Duckling
Thur 30 May - Pippa Longstocking
Fri 31 May - The Mousehole Cat
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Age guidance: 3-7 years.
£2 per person
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
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (12A)
Dir: Michael Dougherty 2019, 132 mins, US
Crypto-zoological agency Monarch face off against a battery of ancient super-species, thought to be mere myths. These include the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. Humanity’s very existence is left hanging in the balance.
WHY? An epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history
£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.
School Holiday Family Screenings
Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
Aladdin (PG)
Dir: Guy Ritchie 2019, 128 mins, US
The tale of charming street hustler Aladdin, courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and a larger-than-life Genie. Kind-hearted Aladdin and power-hungry Jafar vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Will Smith.
WHY? A thrilling and vibrant live-action retelling of the animated classic
'Guy Ritchie’s adaptation is lively, colourful and genuinely funny' ★★★★ The Gardian
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.
School Holiday Family Screenings
Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
Toy Story 4 (tbc)
Dir: Josh Cooley 2019, 89 mins, US
Woody has always been confident about his place in the world. His priority is taking care of his kid - whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. When Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called Forky to her room, the toys embark on a road trip adventure - leading Woody to finally discover his true calling.
WHY? Woody, Buzz and the gang are back, alongside a host of hilarious new characters
£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.
School Holiday Family Screenings
Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
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
Spider-Man: Far From Home (cert TBC)
Dir: Jon Watts 2019, Run time tbc, US
Peter Parker heads on a school trip to Europe with his classmates. While abroad, he is recruited by Nick Fury to team up with Quentin Beck. Also known as Mysterio, Beck is a master of trickery and illusion. Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.
WHY? Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jake Gyllenhaal
£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.
School Holiday Family Screenings
Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
The Queen's Corgi (PG)
Dir: Ben Stassen and Vincent Kesteloot 2019, 85 mins, BE
Follow the adventures of Rex, the British monarch's most beloved dog. When Rex loses track of his mistress, he must make new friends to find his way back home. During his epic journey to return to the queen, Rex falls in love and discovers his true self.
WHY? Featuring the voices of Jack Whitehall and Julie Walters
£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.
School Holiday Family Screenings
Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
Movie Mondays Offer
Monday film screening tickets £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee. Excludes School Holiday Family Screenings and Event Cinema screenings.
Sam and Mark's On the Road Show
Children’s TV royalty Sam and Mark, as seen on CBBC’s Big Friday Wind-Up and Copycats, are taking to the road with a brand new live show this summer.
WHY? Join the BAFTA award winning duo for an unmissable hour of entertainment jam packed with sketches, jokes and games in a show full of fun and laughs for all the family
Age guidance 6-12 years.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 conc)
Family and Friends (4 people) £36
Presented by So Comedy & Broken Robot Productions by arrangement with Siren Talent Management.
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
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (U)
Dir: Chris Renaud 2019, 86 mins, US/FR/JP
Terrier Max is coping with some major life changes. His owner is now married and has a toddler named Liam. Max is so worried about protecting the boy that he develops a nervous tic. Luckily, Max gets some guidance from veteran farm dog Rooster (Harrison Ford). Can Rooster help Max find his inner alpha and confront his fears?
WHY? Max, Snowball, Gidget and the gang return to the big screen
£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.
School Holiday Family Screenings
Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
Detective Pikachu (PG)
Dir: Rob Letterman 2019, 104 mins, US
The world of Pokémon comes to life! Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing. His son Tim wants to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu - a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself.
WHY? Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery
'The Ryan Reynolds-voiced family adventure seamlessly merges animation and live action' ★★★★ 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.
School Holiday Family Screenings
Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
Movie Mondays Offer
Monday film screening tickets £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee. Excludes School Holiday Family Screenings and Event Cinema screenings.
The Lion King (cert tbc)
Dir: Jon Favreau 2019, Run time tbc, US
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Mufasa’s brother has plans of his own. After Simba is exiled, he makes a pair of curious newfound friends. With their help, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
WHY? The all-star cast includes Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Chiwetel Ejiofor and James Earl Jones
£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.
School Holiday Family Screenings
Films with this logo are part of our school holiday programme for children and families. These screenings are £8 (£6 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
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!
With thanks to our funders: Shanly Foundation, RBWM, The Louis Baylis (Maidenhead Advertiser) Charitable Trust, and The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation.
- 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...