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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.
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
- 26 Jun
- 3 Jul
- 1 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
- 27 Jun
- 4 Jul
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
- 27 Jun
- 4 Jul
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
- 27 Jun
- 4 Jul
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
- 28 Jun
- 5 Jul
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
- 28 Jun
- 5 Jul
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
- 24 Jun
- 1 Jul
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 17 June
Joe will be telling The Little Hamster From the Water
£3 per person (45 mins)
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.
Summer
Sunday 20 May, 24 June, 22 Jul, 26 Aug
10am – 11am
£15 per pair (1 adult and 1 child)
- 24 Jun SOLD OUT
- 22 Jul from £15
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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 from the Cafe Bar (including children’s picnic bags).
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.
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
We love to welcome you and your children here at Norden Farm. However, please be aware that, as we serve hot drinks and food, we do ask that children don’t run in the Café Bar area and are kept close to their adults when on the Beach. Do ask us for children’s books or free colouring sheets if your little ones need some off line distraction.
- 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...
Tech Taster: Mooing Cow Family Workshop
Led by 2.times do.
Use your art skills, basic electronics and coding make the cow warn anyone who gets too close.
In this fun activity, you’ll be combining art, simple electronics and coding as your guided through the simple steps to create your folding card cow. Then add the electronics and simple Scratch code to allow your Daisy to detect when someone is close and warn them by making a noise.
Sat 28 Jul
10am – 11am
£12 per person
Suitable for ages 8+ years, with accompanying adults.
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!
Tech Taster: 3D Printing
Led by 2.times do.
Learn all about the exciting new technology of 3D printing and use simple design software to create your own personalised 3D design which will be printed for later for you to collect later.
Sat 28 Jul
11.30am – 12.30pm
£12 per person
Suitable for 10+ years.
This workshop is for children and young people without accompanying adults.
Tech Taster: Minecraft Family Workshop
Led by 2.times do.
Experience coding Minecraft on a Raspberry Pi computer! You’ll learn how to use the Python language to control and build your Minecraft world.
Sat 28 Jul
1.30pm - 2.30pm
£12 per person
Suitable for ages 8 – 16 years, with accompanying adults.
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!
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.
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
'First-rate children’s entertainment' Variety
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
The Little Vampire (U)
Dir: Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich | 83 min, Nl/De/Dk/UK
Rudolph is a thirteen year old vampire whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. He meets Tony, a human of the same age. The new friends must work together to save Rudolph’s family.
WHY? Based on the bestselling novels by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg
'A children's film that the youngsters can really get their teeth into' Empire
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (12A)
Dir: JA Bayona 2018 | 128 mins, US/Es
It’s been three years since Jurassic World was destroyed. The island now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves. When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event.
WHY? ‘A Jurassic sequel that plays it both adrenaline-pumpingly huge and thrillingly small’ ★★★★ Empire Magazine
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
The Greatest Showman - Sing Along (PG)
Dir: Michael Gracey 2017 | 105 mins, US
The story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a worldwide sensation. A bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum.
WHY? Sing along to all of your favourite songs including The Greatest Show, This is Me and From Now On
'A concoction that soars' Variety
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Leave No Trace (PG)
Dir: Debra Granik 2018 | 109 mins, US
Will and his teenage daughter, Tom, have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a harrowing journey back to their wild homeland.
WHY? ‘Deeply intelligent story of love and survival in the wild’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Beatles Yellow Submarine (U)
Dir: George Dunning 1968 | 90 mins, UK/US
Join The Fab Four on a technicolour adventure. They must battle the music-hating Blue Meanies armed only with the power of love. Featuring some of the bands most-loved songs including Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Eleanor Rigby and All You Need Is Love.
WHY? To celebrate its 50th anniversary, catch the legendary animated hit film in stunningly-remastered 4k
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
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.
Show Dogs (PG)
Dir: Raja Gosnell 2018 | 92 mins, UK/US
A family comedy about an unlikely pairing. Frank, a detective, must go undercover with his canine partner Max. The duo must infiltrate the world's most exclusive dog show to solve his biggest case yet.
WHY? Starring Will Arnett, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Stanley Tucci
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Freak Show (12A)
Dir: Trudie Styler 2017 | 91 mins, US
Billy Bloom is one-of-a-kind. His razor-sharp wit is matched only his by his anything-goes fashion sense. When his glamorous mother is forced to send him to live with his straight-laced father, Billy finds himself a diva-out-of-water at his new ultra-conservative high school.
WHY? ‘A fantastic, feel-good and fabulous film’ The Independent
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Incredibles 2 (PG)
Dir: Brad Bird 2018 | 118 mins, US
Everyone’s favourite family of superheroes is back. Helen is in the spotlight, leaving Bob at home with Violet and Dash to navigate the day-to-day heroics of ‘normal’ life. But the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers and a new villain is hatching a dangerous plot…
WHY? Can the family find a way to work together again to save the day?
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Toontastic 3D
Led by Discovery. with Three.
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
- 18 Aug SOLD OUT
Vlogging and iMovie
Led by Discovery. with Three.
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.
- 18 Aug SOLD OUT
Family Workshop: Fun with Photos
Led by Discovery. with Three.
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
Led by Discovery. with Three.
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!
Happy Feet (U)
Dir: George Miller, Warren Coleman 2006 | 108 mins, US/Au
In the great nation of Emperor Penguins, you're nobody unless you can sing. This is unfortunate for Mumble, who is the worst singer in the world. He is born dancing to his own tune... tap dancing. Featuring the voices of Elijah Wood and Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman.
WHY? Winner of the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2006
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Coco (PG)
Dir: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina 2017 | 105 mins
Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. But his family have a baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, he sets off on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.
WHY? Winner of Best Animated Film and Best Song for Remember Me at this year's Oscars
‘One of the most impressively animated films ever’ ★★★★★ Empire Magazine
Click here to read the full review.
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £20
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.
Red Turtle (PG)
Dir: Michael Dudok de Wit 2016 | 80 mins, Fr/Be/Jp
The story of a man shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs and birds. Presented by Studio Ghibli, creators of Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away. The film beautifully recounts the milestones in the life of a human being. Contains some scenes younger children may find upsetting.
WHY? ‘It’s a masterpiece’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation (cert tbc)
Dir: Genndy Tartakovsky 2018 | Run time tbc, US
Drac decides to take a summer vacation on a cruise ship. But the dream holiday soon turns into a nightmare when Mavis realises Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain, Ericka - who is hiding a dangerous secret…
WHY? Featuring the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James and Steve Buscemi
£7 (£5 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £20
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
Community Kite Festival
Join us at Boyn Grove Park for our very first Community Kite Festival on Sunday 2 September between 1pm - 4pm. It's free to attend!
Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays, then see your creation take to the sky!
The 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:
- Saturday 21 July - Maidenhead Festival, Kidwells Park (Free)
- Tuesday 24 July - Norden Farm, The Maidenhead Beach Grand Opening
- Saturdays 11 August - Norden Farm
- Saturdays 18 August - Norden Farm
Workshop tickets are £3 per person and will go on sale shortly.
What better excuse to go fly a kite this summer!
- 2 Sep FREE
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
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The Musicians of Bremen
A visually stunning adaptation of the Grimm’s fairy tale.
A donkey, a cat, a cockerel and a dog are too old to be of any use to their masters. In this tumbling, musical adventure follow their adventures and their extraordinary friendships. It shows that despite our differences, we can be friends, and that we are never too old to live our dreams. With puppetry, movement and trapeze, all accompanied by live music.
Age guidance: 3 – 7 years.
WHY? A highly visual show and non-verbal work for young and hearing impaired audiences
Courtyard Theatre
£10 (£8 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £32