Led by Emy Mills

Join artist Emy Mills and learn how to use the copper foiling technique to create your own stained glass panel!

You will choose from a selection of designs before you learn to cut, grind, foil, and solder your glass pieces together. By the end of the day you will have something beautiful to take home and display in your window.

No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. 

Spring
9 Jan, 20 Feb, 6 Mar and 3 Apr

Summer
1 May, 17 May, 3 Jul and 14 Aug

11am - 4pm
£80 per class

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Led by Annet Bowler

Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!

This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.

Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.

It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!

Spring
Thur 9 Jan - 24 Apr (excl 10 Apr)
11.30am – 12.30pm

Thursday 20 March
Thursday 27 March
Thursday 3 April
Please note these sessions will be led by Sheida Seddiq.

Summer
Sat 1 May - 31 Jul

£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

Age guidance: 18+ years

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Led by Mairi Cowieson

Showstopper Tots Musical Theatre themed music and movement classes for ages 2 - 5yrs. Younger siblings are welcome. Under 6 months free.

Join us for our exciting Lion King themed term. I Just Can't Wait to be King! so, come and join other little lion cubs, as we get ready for our Morning Report and sing Hakuna Matata.

The classes take the children on an adventure, exploring the music and story of The Lion King. Learning a dance to help with their coordination, singing songs and playing drama games to help with their confidence. Each class ends with our mini theatre and story song, written especially for ShowstopperUk, by fabulous West End composers.

This story song is added to each week to enhance their engagement and concentration skills. It's also fun for the parents / carers who attend with their little ones.

Building confidence, musicality, coordination, concentration, all through the wonderful world of Musical Theatre.

Led by a professional West End performer and director.

Spring

Course 2:
Thur 27 Feb - 3 Apr (6 weeks)

Summer

Course 1: Lion King
Thur 24 Apr - 22 May (5 weeks)

Whole course - £40 (5 weeks) (1 adult and 1 child)
Trial on 24 Apr - £9 (1 adult and 1 child) Siblings £5.40
£32 (1 adult and 1 child) if you would like to continue for the rest of the remaining 4 weeks please put remaining dates in the basket when re-booking and a discount will apply.

Drop-in sessions for the rest of the term £9 (1 adult and 1 child) I siblings £5.40.

Course 2:
Thur 5 Jun - 17 Jul (7 weeks)

Whole course - £56 (7 weeks) (1 adult and 1 child)
Trial on 5 June - £9 (1 adult and 1 child) Siblings £5.40
£48 (1 adult and 1 child) if you would like to continue for the remaining 6 weeks please put remaining dates in the basket when re-booking and a discount will apply.

Drop-in sessions for the rest of the term £9 (1 adult and 1 child) I siblings £5.40.

Age guidance: 2 - 5 years

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Led by Susan Betts

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that involves physical poses, deep breathing and relaxation. It uses breathing to focus and calm the mind whilst moving the body to create a beneficial and positive effect.

A regular yoga practice can promote strength, calmness, flexibility, balance, better sleep and overall physical and mental well-being. Yoga is now a popular form of exercise all over the world due to its positive effects with modern science backing its innumerable benefits. Chair yoga makes the benefits of yoga accessible to everyone regardless of their age and level of fitness. 

Sunitha who is a qualified Yoga Instructor will gently guide you through the yoga poses and breathing techniques adapting them for the individual. The poses (asanas) can be performed seated or standing and to your own level of ability. 

The classes are fun, relaxing and suitable for all levels. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and trainer type shoes.

Spring
Thur 27 Mar - 24 Apr, exc 10 Apr (4 weeks)

3.15pm - 4.15pm

£10 per class | £40 for 5 week course | £32 for 4 week course

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Led by Jim Maving

For those who have been playing guitar for 2 years plus. For a player who can chord chart read, play first position, barre chords and who have started finger-picking styles.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Thur 16 Jan – 13 Feb (5 weeks)
Thur 27 Feb – 27 Mar (5 weeks)
Thur 10 Apr – 8 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Thur 22 May – 19 Jun (5 weeks)
Thur 3 Jul – 31 Jul (5 weeks)

7pm - 8pm

£50 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

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A week-long festival of one-act plays from local youth and adult groups, with comments each evening from a professional adjudicator and a host of trophies to be won.

Join us for the whole week and see if you agree with the final choices!

Trigger warning: Plays may contain bad language and threats of violence, (comedic) scenes of death, scenes of sexual assault and coercive / controlling behaviour. Please contact Box Office for specific information.

Tues 29 Apr - Fri 2 May | 7.30pm

Please click here for the 3pm session on Weds 30 April.

Courtyard Theatre
£12 | £10 conc

For every ticket you book for the 7.30pm session on Wed 30 April, you are entitled to a free ticket to the 3pm session on Weds 30 Apr, Please click here and add a ticket to your basket and the discount will apply automatically.

Maidenhead Drama Festival's website

•   1 May from £10
•   2 May from £10

This trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style.

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House.

Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. In October 2021, they released their latest album, The Brickfields, an instrumental collection that sees them reach new heights both as performers and composers. Described by Folk Radio as 'one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now', this outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand.

'Their high-octane take on English folk has brought a whole new audience to the genre' The Irish Times

'Great tunes, great energy, great arrangements, great stuff!' Jon Boden

'A superb folk trio' RNR Magazine

'Traditional folk music taken far beyond its parameters' Tykes News

Studio
£17.50

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Led by Jim Maving

Classes constructed for those who have been playing for 5 years or more. To move your playing to that next level. It’s for those who can chord chart read, play different rhythms, finger pick, know barre chords, all rudimentary chord voicings and have a basic understanding of theory.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Thur 16 Jan – 13 Feb (5 weeks)
Thur 27 Feb – 27 Mar (5 weeks)
Thur 10 Apr – 8 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Thur 22 May – 19 Jun (5 weeks)
Thur 3 Jul – 31 Jul (5 weeks)

8.15pm - 9.15pm

£50 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

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Led by Julie Potter

This class is suited to those who have been practising for at least 6. My intention for this class is to move our practise forward, explore different avenues and approaches to the traditional postures. We will be aiming to be going deeper into awareness and noticing.

The yoga I teach is an evolution of over 20 years of practice and study, perhaps moving away from external evaluation of the postures and moving towards an internal sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential approach. Whilst looking at traditional Hatha Yoga postures and pranayamas, I will be encouraging fun and freedom within the traditional structure, whilst taking into our awareness fundamental anatomical and functional aspects required by our bodies for maximum wellbeing benefits.

Please bring a blanket, a Yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing.

Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 7 Feb (5 weeks)
Fri 14 Feb - 14 Mar (5 weeks)
Fri 21 Mar - 25 Apr (5 weeks)

Summer
Fri 2 May - 6 Jun (6 weeks)
Fri 13 Jun - 25 Jul (6 weeks) (excl 4 Jul)

Please note that the sessions on Fri 6 and 13 Jun will be covered by a different teacher.

11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

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Led by Fiona Dowling

Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves and learn how to make your own jewellery with pieces of sea glass. At this workshop you will learn how to saw, solder, file, hammer, hand-stamp and finish your own sterling silver jewellery.

You will also learn how to make your own bezel setting and set pieces of sea glass or pottery within a ring, pendant or earrings.

The cost of the silver is not included in the course fees. The approximate cost of these materials is £30 / £40 and payable to the tutor on the day (ideally in cash). You are welcome to bring your own Sea Glass or Pottery but please note not all pieces will be suitable.

Fri 2 May
11am - 4pm

£80 (plus materials cost to tutor - details above)

This workshop is suitable for beginners. Minimum age is 14+ years, children 16 years and under must be accompanied by a participating adult who has booked a place.

Please make sure that hair is tied back, you wear closed shoes and bring your glasses if you wear them.

About Jewellery Moves:
Taught by Fiona Dowling, a graduate of the Royal College of Art, Jewellery Moves workshops aim to teach traditional craftsmanship, jewellery skills and techniques in small groups with a relaxed atmosphere.

•   2 May from £80

An energetic and creative music and movement class for babies and children under 5.

This fun and funky session uses lights, puppets, parachute, instruments and music to get your little ones moving!

Suitable for ages 9 months - 5 years.

Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 25 Apr (exc 21 Feb and 11 Apr)

Summer
Fri 12 May - 25 Jul

11am - 11.45am

£8.50 | Siblings (9 months +) £4 | £45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)

If you would like to book the offer price for 6 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically.

•   2 May from £4

Led by Helen D Evans

Come and explore hand building with clay.

This five week course is for people with all abilities, whether you want to come and give Pottery a try or if you have some experience of working with clay. If you are new to clay you will be given the opportunity to try different techniques such as slab building, using press moulds, coiling and sculpting.

Helen will give you suggestions to suit your level of ability / experience and guide you through the process. The skills covered on the course will depend on what you decide to make after an initial discussion. More experienced learners can use the time to work on their own projects.

The intention of this 5 week course is to explore / build on different hand building techniques. At the end of week four, your work will then be bisque fired off-site, ready for glazing in week five. It will then be re-fired and ready to collect from Norden Farm at a later date.

The price includes: clay, use of tools, underglazes, decorating slips, glazes and 2x firing of your work.

Please bring with you:
- Sketchbook for ideas
- Pens / Pencils
- A cloth to wipe your hands on
- An apron
- Any clay tools you may have.
- A plastic bag to store your work

After the course
Helen will notify you and arrange a date regarding the collection of your work which usually takes between 4 - 6 weeks.

Please note that cut-off for booking is on Wed 23 Apr at 7.30pm.

Summer
Fri 25 Apr - 23 May (5 weeks)

11am - 1.30pm

£150 for 5 week course

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Singing is a great way to relieve stress and promote well-being.

Meet new people and take some time for you in this new acappella choir for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their babies!

It is a baby friendly class, created especially so you can bring the baby you care for. Grown ups are in a semi circle (with room for your buggy next to you) and babies can sit, crawl or play on the blanket in front of you.

These uplifting classes are led by conductor/composer (and mum) Marta Radwan. There's no auditions, no singing experience is needed and you don't need to have a 'good voice' - just an openness to have a go! You'll be sure to know the songs and there will even be some which include your little one.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

12.30pm - 1.30pm

Summer
Fri 25 Apr - 16 May (4 weeks)
Fri 23 May - 20 Jun (4 weeks) (excl 30 May)
Fri 27 Jun - 18 Jul (4 weeks)

£10 per session | £32 per 4 week course | £40 per 5 week course

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Led by Dr Marta Mathea Radwan

Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir is a fun, friendly, non-auditioned choir for everyone. We learn by ear, so you don’t need music experience. Our music ranges from gospel, world and jazz to pop and classical - anything that sounds great and is a joy to sing. Joining us is a great way to meet people and sing your stress away.

Summer
Fri 25 Apr - 16 May (4 weeks)
Fri 23 May - 20 Jun (4 weeks) (excl 30 May)
Fri 27 Jun - 18 Jul (4 weeks)
2pm - 3.30pm

£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course | £40 per 4 week course

Age guidance: 18+ years

About the tutor
Dr Marta Mathea Radwan is an award-winning vocalist, composer and musical director. Heralding from Poland and with over 30 years' experience in musical performance, Marta conducts choirs around London, including: jazz group Alle Choir London, Offbeat a cappella community choirs in Acton and Richmond, and Singing for Fun groups at Brunel University London.

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Dir: Bong Joon Ho 2024 | 137 mins

A groundbreaking cinematic experience from the Academy Award-winning writer/director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho.

Unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.

Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo.

£10.50 | £9.50 conc

Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.

Three Films 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.

Open Captioned Screening
The screening on Wed 7 May 2pm is an Open Captioned Screening. These screenings provide a transcription of the audio from a film. Captions are displayed at the bottom of the cinema screen along with the dialogue from the film.

Follow us on Letterboxd – the social platform for film lovers!
The perfect place to discover the latest films – as well as those you may have missed. Follow us here for the latest line ups, film news and reviews from our team.

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Led by Clare Marshall

Qigong is a system of wellness that enhances a healthy body, mind and spirit.

It is an ancient Chinese way of life that uses exercises with breathing to focus the mind, to gather and increase energy through the body from within. It is a technique that can be useful in daily life for self-care as it calms the mind and hence has a positive effect on the body. Modern research has demonstrated its effectiveness in health improvement. Qigong philosophy has been absorbed into Tai Chi.

Clare, who is a physiotherapist and accredited Tai Chi instructor, will guide you and adapt the movements to be safe and comfortable for the individual. Each gentle, simple movement is followed by a cleansing breath. It can be done seated or standing and to your own level of ability.

The classes are fun, relaxed and suitable to all.

Wear lose comfortable clothing and trainer type footwear.

Spring
Fri 10 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar and 4 Apr

Summer
Fri 2 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul and 15 Aug

6.30pm - 7.30pm

£12 per session

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Led by SalsaStyle

Specialising for twenty years in providing individual attention to help you develop dance techniques and grow in confidence. SalsaStyle will ensure everyone feels welcome no matter what level.

Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 7 Feb (5 weeks)
Fri 14 Feb - 14 Mar (5 weeks)
Fri 21 Mar - 25 Apr (5 weeks) (excl 18 Apr)

Summer
Fri 2 May - 6 Jun (6 weeks)
Fri 13 Jun - 11 Jul (5 weeks)
Fri 18 Jul - 15 Aug (5 weeks)

8.15pm - 9.15pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course

Don't forget to stay for the Salsa Social from 9.15pm - 10pm: stay after the class for a dance and drink!

Box Office closes at 8pm but online booking is still available.

•   2 May from £12
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Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page

Align and Flow Yoga is influenced by the biomechanics and heart orientated philosophy of the Anusara Hatha style of yoga. With a specific alignment focus within the flow of postures the practice will tone and strengthen the body, improve posture and create more freedom in the body and mind resulting in a calm and relaxed state of being.

Each week there will be a different theme weaving its’ way through the session, but a typical class starts with breathing techniques to centre and ground, poses to warm up and then progresses to a fun and challenging mix of vinyasa and alignment yoga.

This class is designed to cultivate focus, stamina, strength, and flexibility. Leaving time at the end for a well-deserved relaxation.

Come prepared for an energising class that will also leave you feeling relaxed.

Age guidance: 18+ years

Spring
Sat 8 Mar - 26 Apr (8 weeks)

Summer
Sat 3 May - 21 Jun (8 weeks)
Sat 12 Jul - 16 Aug (6 weeks)

£13 per session | £88 per 8 week course | £66 per 6 week course

Please note that the sessions below will be covered by the following tutors:
Sat 12 Apr and 14 Jun - Sarah Norman
Sat 19 Apr and 21 Jun - Michelle Carvill

Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.

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Led by Jo Hall

This workshop explores simple layered washes before discovering their use in landscape painting. Pale objects can be indicated by painting around them. This is often called painting the negative space.

Paint a landscape built up in layers and include a pale building or wall to discover situations where painting negative space is useful.

Please bring your own materials as indicated below:
- Photographic reference supplied or bring your own
- Watercolour paints and brushes
- 300gsm or heavier cold pressed watercolour paper
- Palette
- Water pots
- Drawing board and either table easel or block of wood to tilt your board
- Paper towel
- Small natural sponge if you have one

Some paper will be available from the tutor at cost.

Sat 3 May
11am - 4pm
£42

•   3 May from £42

Join us for our relaxed outdoor market.

The perfect opportunity to browse for unique gifts, food and drinks as local artisan stallholders showcase their handmade wares and artisanal produce.

The Café Bar will be open serving lunch (until 3pm), drinks and snacks.

Free Entry

Outdoor Markets

Sat 5 Apr 12pm - 4pm

Sat 3 May 12pm - 4pm

Sat 7 Jun 12pm - 4pm

Sat 5 Jul 12pm - 4pm

Outdoor Night Markets

Sat 2 Aug 6pm - 9pm - with music from Alex Hutton

Sat 6 Sept 6pm - 9pm

Saturday 5 April Stallholders include: Ka Na Homecooked, Woodcraft Artisan, Hedomonia Ltd., UltraKriti, Belliesima Artisan, petiteposies.co, Candle Lion, Boxpatchbunnies, Tranquil Terrariums, Zoe’s cookie corner, The Faraway Gang, Kerri Margetts Art, Pizzaiolo Wheels, RT Art Studio, Rocks and Key, The Condiments Kitchen, INDULGE The Collection, Los Origenes, Cooper’s Honey & Bees, Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service, La de dah, Oh So Resin, Cotswold Orchard Herbs.

If you would like to enquire about a stall at one of our upcoming markets, please complete our enquiry form here.

•   3 May FREE

The local Area Final of this country-wide festival, showcasing one-act plays from local youth and adult groups. Featuring comments after each session from a professional adjudicator and with the winner going forward to the AETF Grand English Final.

Join us for both sessions and see if you agree with the final choices!

Trigger warning: Plays may contain bad language and threats of violence, (comedic) scenes of death, scenes of sexual assault and coercive / controlling behaviour. Please contact Box Office for specific information

Assume parental advisory for language and/or content

Sat 3 May
2pm

Please click here for tickets to the 6.30pm session.

£13 a session or £20 for two sessions
Please put tickets in your basked for both the 2pm and 6.30pm sessions and the discount will apply automatically

•   3 May from £13

The local Area Final of this country-wide festival, showcasing one-act plays from local youth and adult groups. Featuring comments after each session from a professional adjudicator and with the winner going forward to the AETF Grand English Final.

Join us for both sessions and see if you agree with the final choices!

Trigger warning: Plays may contain bad language and threats of violence, (comedic) scenes of death, scenes of sexual assault and coercive / controlling behaviour. Please contact Box Office for specific information

Assume parental advisory for language and/or content

Sat 3 May
6.30pm

Please click here for tickets to the 2pm session.

£13 a session or £20 for two sessions
Please put tickets in your basked for both the 2pm and 6.30pm sessions and the discount will apply automatically

•   3 May from £13

Known for his effortlessly swinging feel and compelling performances. British pianist and composer Gabriel Latchin has made a name for himself as one of the UK’s finest musicians, praised internationally by critics and world renowned musicians alike.

Gabriel Latchin (piano)
Josh Morrison (drums)
Jeremy Brown (bass)

Now a major highlight on the UK jazz scene, The Gabriel Latchin Trio take inspiration from Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and Herbie Hancock. This evening’s concert will pay tribute to the music of George Gershwin, the pre-eminent American composer. The Man I Love, the trio’s fifth record, features new arrangements of all-Gershwin favourites, including Summertime, Someone to Watch Over Me and I Got Rhythm.

With thousands of albums sold and 40+ million streams, Latchin’s international presence is growing fast. Recently awarded four stars in both The Times and The Guardian, the trio has also been featured in DownBeat (USA) and Jazz Japan.

'Gabriel is an excellent musician and one hell of a nice guy' Christian McBride

'For my money, London-born Gabriel Latchin is the best straight-ahead jazz pianist to appear in the past few years' The Guardian

Studio
£16.50

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•   3 May from £1650

Led by Zoe Brennan

Suitable for all abilities, Zoe’s class will help anyone wishing to improve their flexibility, alignment, co-ordination, posture, balance and breathing and will focus on stabilising and strengthening your core.

Zoe will adapt exercises to suit your individual needs and mobility. At the end of the class we will take a few minutes to relax and unwind with some mindfulness.

All abilities are welcome.

You will need your own mat.

Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 29 Apr (exc 18 Feb and 8 Apr)

Summer
Tues 6 May - 15 Jul

11am - 12pm
£15 per class | £60 for 5 sessions

Suitable for 18+ years.

Other classes include:
Pilates - Beginners
Pilates - Intermediate

•   6 May from £15
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Led by Zoe Brennan

Suitable for people with some Pilates experience or those who are looking for a slightly more challenging class. Still covering alignment, breathing and centering but with more focus on strengthening and toning your body. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.

You will need your own mat.

Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 29 Apr (exc 18 Feb and 8 Apr)

Summer
Tues 6 May - 15 Jul

12.15pm - 1.15pm
£15 per class | £60 for 5 sessions

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

Other classes include:
Pilates - Beginners
Pilates - Mixed Abilities

•   6 May from £15
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Led by Jo Hall

This course will help you include figures in your paintings. Very often they can be simply indicated with a couple of marks giving a sense of scale and liveliness to the landscape. You will also explore some activities closer up. Please bring your own materials as indicated below and you will be encouraged to bring your own reference material.

All participants will need: paper towel and a drawing board, a small sketchbook or cartridge paper for planning compositions etc.

For pastel work please bring: pastels, charcoal, pastel paper, table easel, tape or clips to hold paper to the board.

For watercolour please bring: paints, brushes, water pots, palette, small natural sponge, and table easel or block to tilt your board, suitable paper 300gsm cold pressed.

Some paper will be available from the tutor at cost.

Summer
Tues 29 Apr - 3 Jun (6 weeks)

12.30pm - 3.30pm

£126 for 6 week course

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Led by Zoe Brennan

Suitable for anyone new to Pilates or wishing to improve their flexibility, co-ordination, posture, balance, breathing and focus on stabilising the core. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.

All abilities are welcome.

You will need your own mat.

Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 29 Apr (exc 18 Feb and 8 Apr)

Summer
Tues 6 May - 15 Jul

1.30pm - 2.30pm
£15 per class | £60 for 5 sessions

Suitable for 18+ years.

Other classes include:
Pilates - Mixed Abilities
Pilates - Intermediate

•   6 May from £15
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Led by Creative Eye

Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.

Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.

You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. Come either Tuesday or Wednesday and join in that week's craft. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.

Spring Season
Tues 11 Mar - Felt Keyring / Brooch
Tues 18 Mar - Woven Basket
Tues 25 Mar - Wool Hoop Art
Tues 1 Apr - Book Folded Sheep
Tues 8 Apr - Fabric Flower
Tues 15 Apr - Cube Bunny
Tues 22 Apr - Embossed Foil Decorations
Tues 29 Apr - Iris Paper Folding

Summer
Tues 6 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Tues 13 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Tues 20 May - No Session
Tues 27 May - Abstract Square Art
Tues 3 Jun - Glass Magnets
Tues 10 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Tues 17 Jun - Quilling
Tues 24 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Tues 1 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Tues 8 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Tues 15 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Tues 22 Jul - No Session
Tues 29 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Tues 5 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Tues 12 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder

Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.

Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending on a Wednesday.

If you need transport to Norden Farm for the Wednesday sessions please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

2pm - 3pm
£6.50 per session, including a cup of tea

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Led by Seann Wilkinson

A non-audition community choir open to all. Working on everything from Madonna to Les Mis, from gospel to pop - this is an opportunity to meet people, learn some harmonies and sing your hearts out. No experience required. Enthusiasm absolutely necessary!

Spring
Tues 14 Jan - 1 Apr (excl 18 Feb)
7.30pm – 9pm

Summer
Tues 22 Apr - 22 Jul (excl 27 May)
7.30pm – 9pm

£11 per session | £130 per 13 week term

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Led by Jim Maving

A class for a guitar player who has been playing for at least a year. For a player who has a grasp of first position chords, who can strum and follow chord charts.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Tues 14 Jan – 11 Feb (5 weeks)
Tues 25 Feb – 25 Mar (5 weeks)
Tues 8 Apr – 6 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Tues 20 May – 17 Jun (5 weeks)
Tues 1 Jul – 29 Jul (5 weeks)

7.45pm - 8.45pm

£50 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   6 May
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Led by Julie Potter

This class is particularly suited to beginners, those returning to yoga having had a break, those with specific injuries or conditions or even those that consider themselves to be of a certain age that might need a less challenging approach. We will cover general breathing practises, the basic and gentler postures, together with general information and possible discussion around movement and the potential difficulties we might come up against.

The aim will be to relax and enjoy.

The yoga I teach is an evolution of nearly 30 years of practice and study, with a broad experience of many styles and teachers. In recent years I have been moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an internal sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential and felt approach, influenced by teachers who have been inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.

Please bring a blanket, a Yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing

Spring
Wed 19 Feb - 19 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Mar - 30 Apr (5 weeks)

Summer
Wed 7 May - 11 Jun (6 weeks)
Wed 18 Jun - 23 Jul (6 weeks)

Please note that Susan Bett will be covering the session on Wed 16 Apr. The sessions on Wed 11 and 18 Jun will also be covered by a different teacher.

11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £60 per 6 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

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Led by Sue Bridge

These sessions are suitable for those with some prior experience of drawing and painting (either previous study or art course participation).

As with the preceding course Transform your Sketchpad these 3 hour studio sessions will be wide ranging both in terms of media and subject matter. Over the duration of the course you will gain experience in a range of media, acrylic / watercolour, pen and ink and collage. Some sessions will be one off activities other topics may spread over a couple of weeks.

Students to provide their own materials.

General materials required:
- A good set of quality watercolours, Daler Rowney / Galleria small tubes are best.
- Set of acrylics basic colours (DR System 3 original Galleria) and a varied collection of brushes.
- Large paint palettes, water jar etc.
- A4 hard bound or spiral sketchpad with 140 weight paper in.

For any new bookers: it’s best not to buy anything new (other than sketchpad) until you have been to the first session.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb - 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 30 Apr - Wed 21 May (4 weeks)

Summer
Wed 28 May - 18 Jun (4 weeks)
Wed 2 Jul - 23 Jul (4 weeks)

£100 per 4 week course

Age guidance: 18+ years

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Led by Funky Monkeys

Have you ever wondered what your baby is thinking or feeling? Would it help if they could communicate those thoughts and feelings to you?

Sign and rhyme teaches parents / carers and their little ones, simple sign language that enables them to communicate before speech takes over. Just like waving and clapping, your baby can learn to tell you when they’re hungry, in pain or just that they’ve seen a dog! This is empowering to them and hugely rewarding for you! In most cases babies who sign learn to talk sooner than their non-signing peers.

Signs are used in class, like actions, to accompany songs and nursery rhymes and with an array of props, puppets, instruments and the use of disco lights, bubbles and parachutes to enhance the sensory experience and make learning more fun.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 30 Apr
1.45pm - 2.30pm

Summer
Wed 7 May - 23 Jul
1.45pm - 2.30pm

£8.50 for 1 Adult and 1 Child | £4 Siblings (9 months +)
£45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)

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Led by Creative Eye

Norden Farm's Crafternoons are relaxed crafting sessions for older people.

Get crafty with a range of activities, or bring along your own projects to work on with support from tutor Kayleigh Robinson.

You can learn new skills, meet new people and try something new, a cup of tea is included with the ticket price. Come either Tuesday or Wednesday and join in that week's craft. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.

Spring Season
Wed 5 Mar - Wire Flowers
Wed 12 Mar - Felt Keyring / Brooch
Wed 19 Mar - Woven Basket
Wed 26 Mar - Wool Hoop Art
Wed 2 Apr - Book Folded Sheep
Wed 9 Apr - Fabric Flower
Wed 16 Apr - Cube Bunny
Wed 23 Apr - Embossed Foil Decorations
Wed 30 Apr - Iris Paper Folding

Summer
Wed 7 May - Stencilled Hoop Art
Wed 14 May - Cupcake Case Flowers
Wed 21 May - No Session
Wed 28 May - Abstract Square Art
Wed 4 Jun - Glass Magnets
Wed 11 Jun - Mini Decoupage Sign
Wed 18 Jun - Quilling
Wed 25 Jun - Yarn Wrapped Vases / Jars
Wed 2 Jul - Dotty Tote Bags
Wed 9 Jul - Dried Flower Art
Wed 16 Jul - Wood Slice Nail Art
Wed 23 Jul - No Session
Wed 30 Jul - Bird Seed Ornaments
Wed 6 Aug - Yarn Canvas Art
Wed 13 Aug - Air Dry Clay Candle Holder

Social Arts Crafternoons is a partially funded project run by Norden Farm with support from The Berkshire Community Foundation.

Local transport can be provided as part of the ticket price for those attending on a Wednesday.

If you need transport to Norden Farm for the Wednesday sessions please contact Jess Thompson at jess.thompson@nordenfarm.org / 01628 682563 to talk through your requirements.

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

2pm - 3pm
£6.50 per session, including a cup of tea

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Led by Clare Marshall

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese Martial Art, whose benefits are supported by modern research. These benefits include improvement in balance, posture, memory, sleep and focus. It also reduces high blood pressure, anxiety and stress. Breathing and gentle movements flow into each other, harmonizing the mind and body.

As a physiotherapist, Clare chose to become an accredited instructor with The Tai Chi for Health Institute, which was founded by a medical doctor, Dr Lam. Their programmes are beneficial for those with or without specific medical conditions, reduce the risk of injury and can be done seated and in standing at your own level of comfort.

The classes are fun, relaxed and suitable to all.

Wear lose comfortable clothing and trainer type footwear.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 19 Feb - 26 Mar (5 weeks) (excl 12 Mar)
Wed 2 Apr - 30 Apr (4 weeks) (excl 9 Apr)

Summer
Wed 7 May - 11 Jun (6 weeks)
Wed 18 Jun - 23 Jul (5 weeks) (excl 25 Jun)

3 - 4pm
£13 per session | £55 per 5 week course | £66 per 6 week course

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Led by Emma Duncan

In each session children take part in a series of drama games and activities that develop their confidence as well as teaching them drama skills. These include focus, communication, developing a character and voice projection.

As the weeks go on the group will each have a part with some lines to learn in a small-scale show. They will rehearse as a team and share what they have learnt during the last session, more details to follow on this after half term.

Suitable for school years 2 - 6.

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Timothy, age 7

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 2 Apr (12 weeks)
5pm - 6pm
£126

Junior Youth Theatre Booking Form

'The youth theatre is a nice place and I’ve only been here a short time and I Love it!' Junior Youth Theatre Student

'It is cool and welcoming' Junior Youth Theatre Student

'The youth theatre is one of the most professional classes I’ve enrolled in' Junior Youth Theatre Student

'The youth theatre is one of the best drama clubs, everyone is so friendly and we do amazing games' Junior Youth Theatre Student

'We have absolutely loved the drama classes, we have seen a tremendous improvement with our daughter's confidence, she enjoys the sessions as there is a mixture of techniques and games and has made friends along the way! Emma is great at adapting the lessons and I have only seen improvements, we Look forward to the end of summer show combined with the senior class!!! Love Norden Farm as the venue!' Junior Youth Theatre Parent

'This is my daughter’s first experience of a drama club - and it has been such a positive, confidence-boosting, creative experience for her. I particularly love that there is no pressure on the children - there is plenty of time and practice to get ready for the end of season Sharing Session, and the level of performance is just enough to stretch them, without making them worry. It’s pure joy and excitement! You can see how far the group has progressed from term to term - they are becoming a very confident and capable group of Thespians!' Junior Youth Theatre Parent

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Led by Emma Duncan

Each term we will be focusing on developing the participants confidence and well-being through a series of drama games and activities.

This term the Senior Youth Theatre group are focusing on developing drama skills. They’ll learn a deeper understanding of performance and managing their nerves as well as some more specialised techniques including comedy and physical theatre.

Suitable for school years 7 - 12.

'Drama has upped my confidence remarkably and I’m getting better every time, it’s my favourite club and I look forward to it each week' Youth Theatre Seniors Student

'The youth theatre is one of the best dramas clubs ever, we can express ourselves' Youth Theatre Seniors Student

'The instructor is very supportive and everyone is very respectful' Youth Theatre Seniors Student

'Norden Farm is my favourite after school club, it always keeps me moving and relaxed. It is a great place to go for drama and within a short time, I have become far more confident and expressive' Youth Theatre Student

'We have sent both of our children to Youth Theatre at Norden Farm and have seen dramatic improvements in there ability, confidence, social awareness and expressiveness generally and specifically. The environment is safe and developmental in a broad and exciting sense' Alex - parent

Spring
Wed 15 Jan - 2 Apr (12 weeks)
6.05pm - 7.30pm
£156

Summer
Wed 23 Apr - 23 Jul, exc 28 May (13 weeks)
6pm - 7.30pm
£169

Senior Youth Theatre Booking Form

'Drama has upped my confidence remarkably and I’m getting better every time, it’s my favourite club and I look forward to it each week' Senior Youth Theatre Student

'The youth theatre is one of the best dramas clubs ever, we can express ourselves' Senior Youth Theatre Student

'The instructor is very supportive and everyone is very respectful' Senior Youth Theatre Student

•   7 May
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Led by Jim Maving

For those who have been playing guitar for 2 years plus. For a player who can chord chart read, play first position, barre chords and who have started finger-picking styles.

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan – 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb – 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 9 Apr – 7 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Wed 21 May – 18 Jun (5 weeks)
Wed 2 Jul – 30 Jul (5 weeks)

7pm - 8pm

£50 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   7 May
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Led by Jim Maving

These classes are designed for those people who have always wanted to learn the guitar but are in need of a helping hand to get started in a user-friendly way. No experience needed, just a guitar!

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Wed 15 Jan – 12 Feb (5 weeks)
Wed 26 Feb – 26 Mar (5 weeks)
Wed 9 Apr – 7 May (5 weeks)

Summer
Wed 21 May – 18 Jun (5 weeks)
Wed 2 Jul – 30 Jul (5 weeks)

8.15pm - 9.15pm

£50 per 5 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   7 May
•  21 May SOLD OUT
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Led by Maria Chernyak Belenky

Join us for a series of one day sculpture workshops designed for both beginners and experienced artists. Each session provides an in depth exploration of sculpting techniques, encouraging creative expression through form, texture, and composition.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll sculpt both animals and human figures from a solid block of clay. You'll explore various sculpting techniques while following the complete ceramic process, developing key skills such as shaping, joining, cutting, scooping, and applying textures to create unique surfaces. Experimenting with form and proportion will bring expression and dynamism to your work. You'll also learn how to prepare your pieces for firing.

You are encouraged to bring reference images for inspiration. Finished pieces will be fired and ready for collection in approximately four weeks.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced students.

All materials and firing are included in the price.

Thur 8 May
11am - 4pm

£75

•   8 May from £75

Join local musical theatre talent Cormac Diamond, as he brings his debut cabaret show back to where it all began!

You can expect a nostalgic array including golden-age showtunes by Rogers and Hammerstein, and pop-rock anthems by Elton John and David Bowie, weaved together into an uplifting story about memories, 'the good old days', and good old friends. This homecoming cabaret will be nothing if not a night… to remember…

Studio
£15

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•   8 May from £15

Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.

Britten Three Divertimenti
Haydn Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 50 No. 1
Suk Meditation on an old Bohemian Chorale (St Wenceslas), Op. 35a
Dvořák Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 51

The miraculous Heath Quartet (Guardian) returns for a great concert. Capricious, youthful Britten, witty, joyful Haydn, stirring Suk and romantic Dvorak full of captivating Slavonic tunes.

Courtyard Theatre
£20 I £15 (MMS members) I Under 18s free

Maidenhead Music Society website

•   8 May from £20

Led by Kate Hughes

Join Kate Hughes of Kate Hughes Meditation for an hour of mindfulness, designed to promote calm and awareness.

During the session we will explore breathing techniques, different kinds of meditation, and various mindfulness exercises including some gentle movement (this can be adapted to suit all mobility levels).

No experience of meditation or mindfulness is required, and these sessions are suitable for you if you are an absolute beginner or have done some kind of mindfulness practice before.

Please wear comfortable clothing. The session will end with a relaxation exercise and you may wish to bring your own mat and blanket, although these will be provided.

Spring
Fri 31 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Mar and 25 Apr
6.30pm - 7.30pm

£12 per session

Summer
Fri 9 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul and 8 Aug
6.30pm - 7.30pm

£14 per session

•   9 May from £14

Led by Lauren Hawkins Artist

Indulge your creativity and embrace your inner artist at our paint and sip evenings!

Feel empowered and join Lauren for a series of themed sessions designed to celebrate strength, beauty and bold confidence.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, our welcoming atmosphere invites you to explore your creativity in an intimate setting. Come let loose, have a drink and get inspired with us!

All materials provided.

Acrylic paints will be used and can often stain clothes so please wear clothes with this in mind.

Age guidance: 18 + years

Spring
Fri 4 Apr - Stand Tall, Stand Out: Expressing Your Inner Flamingo

Summer
Fri 9 May - Wildflower dreams: Painting Meadows in Bloom

Fri 6 Jun - The Big 5: Painting Africa's Most Powerful Creatures

Fri 18 Jul - Celestial Magic: Painting Moonscapes and Starry Skies

Fri 15 Aug - Tropical Paradise: Painting Erotic Flora and Fauna

7pm - 10pm

£39.50 (including 1x 175ml wine or 1x pint of beer)
£37.50 (including 1x soft drink or 1x 0% bottled beer)

To order your drink please show your ticket at the bar when you arrive, ensure you arrive in advance of the class to order your drink as the bar may be busy. Drinks will be served in plastic cups.

•   9 May SOLD OUT

It’s the summer of 2005, England prepare to win the Ashes and Ismail (Smiley to his friends), a British Indian schoolboy, is about to become the youngest-ever player in his elite public school’s First XI cricket team.

He sets his sights on immortality, breaking the school batting record and getting his name into Wisden. But things are about to heat up.

From award-winning playwright maatin, Duck is about adolescence, the pressures of sporting competition and finding your identity in an environment that doesn’t cater for difference.

Recipient of the Pleasance's Charlie Hartill Fund 2024.

'It could not feel more topical' ★★★★ Guardian

★★★★ Everything Theatre I ★★★★ Broadway World I ★★★★ Theatre Weekly I ★★★★ SpyintheStalls I ★★★★ First Night Magazine I ★★★★ AllThatDazzles I ★★★★ Asian Culture Vulture

Credits
Produced by Broccoli Arts
Writer - maatin
Director - Imy Wyatt-Corner
Original Design - Maariyah Shaarjil
Original Lighting Design - Jonathan Chan
Sound Design - Holly Khan
Caption Design - Rachel Sampley
Image design - Alice Gorman
Production photographs - Isha Shah

DUCK was originally produced by Two Magpies Productions.

Age guidance
12+ years

Content warning
 This show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes of racism and islamophobia.

Creative captioning
Performances are captioned with projected text and illustrations onto the set.

Studio
£16.50

Two Magpies Productions website

•   9 May from £1650

The World’s Biggest Disco hits! 

Step into the glittering time machine and journey back to the dazzling 1970s, as we turn back the clock and bring the disco inferno back to life, LIVE on stage!

Get ready to boogie the night away as we take you on a magical journey delivering non-stop, chart-topping disco hits alongside our world class live band! We're talkin' Donna Summer's sultry vibes, Earth, Wind & Fire's cosmic funk, the Bee Gees' silky harmonies, and Gloria Gaynor's fierce diva power – all in one mind-blowing show!

So, dust off your bell-bottoms, slip into your shiniest platforms, and join us in the heart of Funkytown for a disco extravaganza that'll make your heart race, your hips shake, and your soul boogie all night long!

'A real disco inferno on stage! Left us craving more!'

Courtyard Theatre
£23

Ahh...Freak Out!'s website

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•   9 May LIMITED

Led by Mick McNicholas

Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Age guidance: 18+ years.

Spring
Sat 1 Mar and 19 Apr

Summer
Sat 10 May and 28 Jun

11am – 4pm

£34 per session

•  10 May from £34

Led by Annet Bowler

Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!

This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.

Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.

It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!

Spring
Sat 11 Jan - 26 Apr (excl 1 Mar)

Saturday 8 March
Please note this session will be led by Antoinette Mc Shane.

Saturday 22 March
Saturday 29 March
Saturday 5 April
Please note these sessions will be led by Carla Leech.

Summer
Sat 3 May - 16 Aug (excl 28 Jun, 5 Jul and 2 Aug)

11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

Age guidance: 18+ years.

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Alex Wun (piano)
Eleanor Holmes (violin)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)

Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.5 (Emperor)
Romance No.2 in G
Symphony No.4

The Beethoven symphony cycle (21-25) nears its end with the bright and vibrant Fourth Symphony.

RAM scholar Eleanor Holmes returns to Norden Farm to play the elegant Second Romance The programme opens with the powerful and popular Emperor Conceto, with prizewinning Hong Kong pianist Alex Wun as the soloist.

Courtyard Theatre
£21.50 | Under 18s free

•  10 May from £2150

Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.

Join in the debate as Jeff plays 10 tracks on vinyl that are generally considered to be overplayed by radio stations and DJs. Should we keep them because they're a smash or bin them because they're trash?  You, the audience, will decide!

Studio
£13.50

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

Other Vinyl Frontier events this season include:
Sat 14 Jun: Your Best… Story Songs
Sat 12 Jul: Singles Championship

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•  10 May from £12

Led by Amanda Schenk

Amanda Schenk is the visual artist behind Norden Farm's much-loved (and Instagrammed) glass corridor artwork in the school holidays. Join Amanda for this new drawing course, aimed at helping to create a sense of calm and relaxation through drawing patterns.

Suitable for all abilities, the workshops will focus on building confidence in your drawing abilities - concentrating on the soothing journey of the drawing experience, rather than the finished drawing.

In each session you'll explore how to produce different types of patterns in abstract drawings - looking at different designs each week.

You will need: paper (plain, no smaller than A5), lead pencil, eraser, sharpener, black fine liner or a pen. Optional is a black marker.

Spring
Mon 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 3 Mar and 7 Apr

Summer
Mon 12 May, 2 Jun and 21 Jul

7.30pm - 8.45pm

£8 per class
Online only

Age guidance: 18+ years.

•  12 May from £8

BCA Performing Arts Department proudly present this student production of 9 to 5 the Musical!

Join us for a hilarious, high energy journey through office politics, empowerment, and friendship. Featuring the iconic music of Dolly Parton, this dazzling production tells the story of three determined women who team up to take down their egotistical boss and transform their workplace. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, show stopping numbers, and an inspiring message, 9 to 5 the Musical is a feel good experience for all. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance - grab your tickets now and get ready to sing along!

Courtyard Theatre
1pm performance - £8 per ticket
7pm performance - £18 per ticket

BCA website

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•  13 May from £8
•  13 May from £18

Event cinema screening.

Sung in German with subtitles.

On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

Courtyard Theatre Cinema

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

Running time: 320 minutes, including two intervals.

Royal Opera & Ballet's website

•  14 May from £17

Led by Rebecca Bennett

In this fun, one day workshop you will learn how to create a bluebell wood using the unique art form of needle felting. You will learn about compositions and how to layer and blend the wool to create a tranquil scene and there will be plenty of demonstrations and hands on assistance.  This technique is addictive!

Rebecca will start by introducing needle felting, it’s history and explaining the qualities of the wool. Before you get started, you will be taught how to blend colours and be shown how to apply the wool in certain ways to create different techniques.

The image you work from, is just the starting point, as your piece will naturally develop and change slightly as you work with the wool, so don’t worry if you don’t have a specific image to work from. You might like to bring a photo of a bluebell wood to work from.

If you want to, you could develop your felted piece by adding texture and interest with colourful strips of fabric and lace and you can add sewn details through hand sewing and free machine embroidery, on your sewing machine.

A shadow box frame of 18 x 18 cm is included in the workshop and additional frames can be bought on the day.

Please be aware that the technique is fairly repetitive so may not be suitable for people with back / neck pain.

What to bring:
- Bluebell wood images to work from (Rebecca will provide lots of images you can use)
- Materials for embellishments, e.g. buttons, strips of hessian, lace, string, strips of fabric (optional)
- Embroidery needles and thread (colours suitable to your image) (optional)

Thur 15 May
11am - 4pm
£80

•  15 May from £80

A new regular spot for lovers of live music who prefer their concerts in the daytime, alongside a little lunch, in a relaxed environment.

Performances take place in the Studio in a cabaret set up so you can come and go during the music if you want to.

The ticket price includes a pre-show two course lunch from our Café Bar.

Ysaye Sonata for solo violin No 2 in A minor, Op 27 No 2
H.I. Franz Von Biber Passacaglia in G minor, for Violin Solo
Kurtag Selection from Signs, Games and Messages
J.S. Bach Partita no 3 for Solo Violin in E Major, BWV 1006

Born in the Netherlands in 2000, Charlotte Spruit was a winner at the 2023 Young Classical Artists Trust international auditions, and has previously been a prize winner at numerous international competitions. She was also selected as one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars of 2024.

Charlotte is a keen chamber musician and soloist, having performed at prominent locations such as the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall in London and the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. She has performed chamber works with acclaimed musicians including Janine Jansen, Rachel Podger, Gidon Kremer, Tabea Zimmermann, Lawrence Power, and Christian Tetzlaff.

As a concerto soloist, Charlotte has played with numerous orchestras, including the Residentie Orkest The Hague, The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pauliner Barockensemble, and Ensemble Esperanza.

She began her violin studies aged four with Coosje Wijzenbeek, culminating with her studying at the Guildhall School of Music in London with David Takeno, followed by the Royal Academy of Music with Ying Xue, where Charlotte recently completed her Master’s degree under Rachel Podger and Pavlo Beznosiuk.

Charlotte plays an 18th-century anonymous Italian violin, kindly on loan from the Dutch Musical Instruments Foundation.

Studio

£30 including a 2 course lunch

12.30pm - Lunch
2pm - Concert begins

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

•  15 May from £30

Dir: Laura Carreira 2024 | 101 mins

Exploring the silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection.

Aurora is a Portuguese warehouse picker, working in a vast fulfilment centre in Scotland.

Trapped between the confines of her workplace and the solitude of her flatshare, Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation and ensuing small talk which begin to threaten her sense of self.

Starring Joana Santos, Inês Vaz, Piotr Sikora, Jake McGarry and Neil Leiper.

£10.50 | £9.50 conc

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•  15 May from £950
•  15 May from £950

Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

This season our Book Club will be reading:

Thursday 17 April
The Romantic by William Boyd

Thursday 15 May
Normal Rules Don’t Apply by Kate Atkinson

Thursday 19 June
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Thursday 17 July
Table for Two by Amor Towles

Thursday 14 August
TBC

Suitable for 18+ years.

Spaces are limited, early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

7.30pm – 9pm
£5 per session (includes a glass of wine or soft drink from the bar)

•  15 May from £5

A double header of comedy as two top comedians warm up ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.

Matt Forde

Matt Forde is one of the country’s most in demand satirists.

Described as 'our foremost satirical stand-up' by The Sunday Times, Matt Forde has toured critically acclaimed shows nationwide including most recently Clowns To The Left of Me, Jokers To The Right in 2022 and Inside No. 10 in 2023.

Matt Forde’s hit live podcast The Political Party transferred to the West End’s Duchess Theatre in 2021 after over 70 sold out shows at Westminster’s The Other Palace, for a twice extended fortnightly residency continuing in to 2024. Matt has brought Parliament to life with his stand-up and debate with some of politics’ most powerful figures including Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon, Tony Blair, Eddie Izzard, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Angela Rayner, Michael Heseltine, Anthony Scaramucci, Alastair Campbell, Gordon Brown and Gary Neville. Matt has received numerous nominations from award bodies including the British Podcast Awards and Chortle Awards and the show is regularly highlighted as a top podcast pick in the press.

Matt wrote and voiced characters for Spitting Image (BritBox/ITV) including Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer and Donald Trump. Matt currently presents Absolute Radio’s weekly Rock ‘n’ Roll Football Show. He is also the co-host of Wondery’s flagship British Podcast Award winning British Scandal alongside Alice Levine.

In 2019 alone, Matt hosted the Alternative News Desk for Channel 4’s election night coverage, chaired the One Nation Conservative leadership hustings and debated Britain’s withdrawal from the EU with Tony Blair for the Institute of Global Change.

Matt hosted four series of Unspun with Matt Forde on Dave, receiving several nominations at the Broadcast Digital Awards, and has numerous other broadcast credits including: Have I Got News For You (BBC One), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), Mock The Week (BBC Two), 8 out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Hypothetical (Dave) Rory Bremner’s Coalition Report and Rory Bremner’s Election Report (BBC Two), Question Time (BBC One), This Week (BBC One), Newsnight (BBC Two) and Daily Politics (BBC Two).

Matt’s first book Politically Homeless was listed by The Sunday Times as one the Best Political Books of 2020.

Chloe Petts

'One of the most compelling young comics' Brian Logan, The Guardian

'Clearly a rising star whose name will soon be in lights' Bruce Dessau, The Evening Standard

Chloe has established herself as one of the most exciting up and coming acts on the circuit.

Chloe is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer with her new show How You See Me, How You Don’t. This comes after a UK Tour of her show If You Can’t Say Anything Nice which sold-out in the first week of the Edinburgh Fringe last year, leading to 6 extra shows being added to the run. In 2022, she performed her debut show Transience to sold-out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and for two five night runs at Soho Theatre, which led to a tour around the rest of the UK which ended with an extra date added at London’s Leicester Square Theatre. Receiving rave reviews from publications including The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Evening Standard.

On television and radio, Chloe recently appeared on Have I Got News For You (BBC One), and hosted her own segment every Saturday morning on Sky Sports News. She has also been a regular on The Frank Skinner Show (Absolute Radio), World Cup Breakfast (Sky Sports) for the Men’s Football World Cup 2022 and previously for Good Morning Euros (Sky Sports) for the UEFA Women’s Euros. Further appearances include MOTDx (BBC), Jonathan Ross’s Comedy Club (ITV), The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two), Random Acts (Channel 4), Hypothetical (Dave), Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live), BBC Three Quickies (BBC Three), as well as winning Pointless Celebrities (BBC One). In terms of podcasts, Chloe has appeared on Off Menu, Films to Buried With and co-hosted The Guilty Feminist.

An alumna of the prestigious Pleasance Comedy Reserve, shortlisted for the BBC Comedy Award, finalist of Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Awards 2017 and runner-up in the Funny Women Awards 2017. As well as supporting Ed Gamble on current Hot Diggity Dog UK tour and previous tour Electric, Chloe has supported Frank Skinner during his West End run and performed at Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year and last year.

She is a co-founder of The Lol Word, a queer comedy collective that hosts sell-out monthly London nights, boasting the finest female and non-binary queer acts on the circuit. Their most recent Edinburgh run was a sell-out. Diva Magazine has described it as a space that is demographically queer, inclusive, and safe, and on top of all of that – the comedic talent is smart, insightful, hilarious, and completely relatable.

Studio
£12

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•  15 May LIMITED

Led by Janette Moy

Sound Baths are deeply relaxing, anyone can join in. Lay down, cosy and Janette will share beautiful sounds of Gong, Tibetan bowls, Irish Drum (Bodhran), Rainstick, Sansula, Kochi chimes and more. Taking you on a journey into the heart of Sacred Sound.

As you relax and bathe in the healing vibrations, your body resonates within these pure tones and you begin to feel retuned and in harmony. Healing can happen at cellular level, our bodies, mind and emotions draw from the sounds the vibration that is needed to bring us into inner balance.

You will need to bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on. A small cushion for under head comfort. A blanket to cover up. Anything else you want to bring to make a cosy nest. Eye mask if you use one.

We also run evening Sound Bath classes, click here to find out more.

Spring
Fri 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr

Summer
Fri 16 May, 27 Jun and 18 Jul

1pm - 2pm

£15 per session
Age guidance: 18+ years

Please note, to prevent disruption to the class, latecomers may not be admitted.

•  16 May from £15

Dir: Karan Kandhari 2025 | 107 mins

English, Hindi, Marathi with English subtitles.

A newly arranged marriage. An oddball couple shoved together in a small Mumbai shack with paper-thin walls. They are awkward and alone-together.

Unpredictable Uma does her best to cope with the heat, her total lack of domestic skills, nosy neighbours and her bumbling spouse until the nocturnal world of Mumbai and its inhabitants lead her to face her own strange behaviours.

£10.50 | £9.50 conc

Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.

Three Films 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.

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•  16 May from £950
•  21 May from £950

Led by Janette Moy

Sound Baths are deeply relaxing, anyone can join in. Lay down, cosy and Janette will share beautiful sounds of Gong, Tibetan bowls, Irish Drum (Bodhran), Rainstick, Sansula, Kochi chimes and more. Taking you on a journey into the heart of Sacred Sound.

As you relax and bathe in the healing vibrations, your body resonates within these pure tones and you begin to feel retuned and in harmony. Healing can happen at cellular level, our bodies, mind and emotions draw from the sounds the vibration that is needed to bring us into inner balance.

You will need to bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on. A small cushion for under head comfort. A blanket to cover up. Anything else you want to bring to make a cosy nest. Eye mask if you use one.

We also run daytime Sound Bath classes, click here to find out more.

Spring
Fri 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Mar and 11 Apr

Summer
Fri 16 May, 13 Jun, 11 Jul and 1 Aug

6.30pm - 7.30pm
£15 per session

Age guidance: 18+ years.

Please note, to prevent disruption to the class, latecomers may not be admitted.

•  16 May from £15

Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart.

2024 saw multiple new releases from Sorrel including a single featuring Steve Balsamo in May, the delicate and beautiful live EP Thirty Summers in July and the critically acclaimed debut studio album Lost En Route in October. Sorrel performed at Black Deer, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festivals amongst others and continues to tour the festival circuit over summer with The Magic Teapot music venue in her beloved campervan, Dory.

Sorrel accomplished two successful UK wide tours in 2024, including her first ever solo tour in April and first full band tour in October to accompany the release of Lost En Route, an album Sorrel is immensely proud of. 2025 will be no different as Sorrel embarks on three tours and exciting festival appearances to promote her debut album and its release on vinyl in March.

And yes…Sorrel Nation is her real name.

'You have a signature voice, when I hear you sing I will know it is Sorrel Nation' Richard Elkington, Owner The Drawingroom Chesham

'Sorrel’s voice is off the scale stunning' Gill Tee, Co-founder Black Deer Festival

With special guest indie singer/songwriter Jonny Morgan. Jonny found his unique Americana sound after spending much of his life hopping across the Atlantic, inspired by American roots music from an early age. He was recently awarded the Bob Harris Emerging Artist of the Year Award at the Americana Music Association UK Awards.

Studio
£16 I £14 Supporters (applied to basked once logged in)

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•  16 May from £16

Dir: Steven Soderbergh 2024 | 94 mins

A gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test - loyalty to his marriage or his country.

£10.50 | £9.50 conc

Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.

Three Films 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.

Bring Baby Screening
The screening on Fri 16 May 11.30am is exclusively for parents, carers and grown-ups with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including a cup of tea/coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.

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•  16 May from £550
•  16 May from £950
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Described in Las Vegas as one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond.

Bob Drury has been astounding audiences with his vocal likeness throughout the UK, and the US for the American Neil Diamond Fan Club in Nashville and Las Vegas.

The show tracks Neil’s journey from struggling songwriter to international mega-star with music from a career spanning five decades. All the favourites are included such as Cracklin' Rosie, America, Love on the Rocks, Play Me, Hello Again, Forever in Blue Jeans, Beautiful Noise, Red Red Wine and of course Sweet Caroline. Bob's duet with Harriet on the Diamond / Streisand classic 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers' is one of the best versions you'll ever hear.

Courtyard Theatre
£27

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•  17 May from £27

Following his Biggest Award in Comedy nominated debut and subsequent hit tour, multi-award-winning comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri brings his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy.

Get your mind out of the gutter - not that sort of daddy!

He’s merely become a father.

Michael has long juggled comedy and Medicine but now he’s thrown parenting into the mix too. Surely, something must give?!

Join this ‘hugely entertaining' (Chortle) comedian as he navigates the real-life obstacle course of childrearing, parenting under the junior doctor gaze and ultimately the true sacrifices required of a daddy.

As seen on Comedy Central LIVE, ITVs Stand Up Sketch & Channel 4s Stand Up to Cancer.

As heard on Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends and Times Radio.

Tour support for Jason Manford.

Winner of Komedia New Comedy Award and Comedian of Medicine Award, Haags Comedy Festival alongside NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nominee.

Featured in The Guardian’s Top 12 and The Telegraph's Top 20 jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Recommended to see by the Evening Standard.

'Politically punchy' The Guardian

'Consistently funny' The Scotsman

'One of the most exciting new voices in comedy' ★★★★ I Talk Telly

 'If laughter is the best medicine, he’s got it covered, if not well he is a doctor' ★★★★ One4Review

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•  17 May from £15

Presented by Maidenhead Concert Band.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we pay tribute to Peter Ripper and his daughter Carrie Rogers who created Maidenhead Concert Band over 25 years ago. Enjoy a trip down memory lane as we perform their favourite music from popular classics and big band favourites to show tunes and the big screen.

Conducted by our new Musical Director Kevin Ransom, this concert promises to be a joyous celebration filled with gratitude and nostalgia. Don't miss this night of musical excellence and heartfelt thanks!

Courtyard Theatre
£10

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•  20 May from £10

BCA Production Arts students proudly present Nuts About Murder! A fun whodunit.

Ever fancied yourself as a Sherlock Holmes?

Think that you can unravel mysteries? Then this is the show for you. Come along prepared to solve a tragic murder that has taken place in a provincial theatre.

Studio
£5

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•  21 May from £5

Led by Bombina Glass

Fusing glass is the process of melting pieces of glass together in a kiln to create a solid, single piece of glass. This process can be used to create various objects such as bowls, vases, and sculptures.

Fused glass can be created using different techniques, including adding colour, texture, and design using materials like glass stringers.

The fusing process involves controlling the temperature and time in the kiln to achieve the desired result.

Glass optics fusing with stringers is a technique in which thin threads of fusible glass known as stringers are fused together to create unique patterns in fused glass creations. This technique uses volume control and displacement to physically change the shape of lines, creating an appearance like a graph of harmonic waves.

The class teaches how to distort a linear pattern of stringers into a repeatable and intentional pattern, and how the chemicals in glass can react together to add interest and patterns in the final fused creation. The class aims to expand the knowledge of fusing enthusiasts and beginners a like and allows for the creation of a 15cm x 15cm glass bowl using a variety of colours of glass and stringers.

All materials and equipment are provided, and the workshop lasts for three hours.

During the workshop, we will look at some samples of work that can be produced and discuss patterns, colour combinations, and the effects of glass reactions. After, we will cut the stringers and arrange them on the tile to go into the kiln for an overnight firing.

The pieces will be ready and posted to you after the class.

Summer
Thur 22 May, 19 Jun and 16 Aug

11am - 2pm
£80

•  22 May from £80

Event cinema screening.

Fool's Paradise
Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet.

The Two Of Us
The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of The Two of Us, a duet of deep intimacy and yearning. It was created in 2020 for the Fall for Dance Festival in New York, and had American ballet dancers Sarah Mearns and David Hallberg in its original cast.

Us (Duet)
Us is a tender duet danced by two men. It was created in 2017 for BalletBoyz and is set to Keaten Henson’s music.

An American In Paris (Ballet)
The Royal Ballet celebrates Wheeldon’s extraordinary success in musical theatre by performing the ballet scene from his Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The musical went on to win four Tony awards. The full musical depicts a blossoming romance between the American G.I. Jerry Mulligan and a French ballerina, Lise Dassin. The ballet excerpt was Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.

Courtyard Theatre Cinema
£16

Running time: 180 minutes

Royal Opera & Ballet's website

•  22 May from £16
•  28 May from £16

Dir: Marc Evans 2024 | 124 mins

Based on a remarkable true story. Discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

Port Talbot, 1942. Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (Toby Jones).

Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives under Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

£10.50 | £9.50 conc

Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.

Three Films 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.

Open Captioned Screening
The screening on Fri 23 May 11.30am is an Open Captioned Screening. These screenings provide a transcription of the audio from a film. Captions are displayed at the bottom of the cinema screen along with the dialogue from the film.

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•  23 May from £950
•  27 May from £950
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A brand new magic show for 2025.

Star of The Greatest Magician™, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - debuts this breath-taking new magic show.

Most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicting the lottery, and described as ‘Joel Dommett meets Derren Brown’ - The Dreamer is a celebration of the impossible becoming possible.

With ‘heartwarming story-telling’ The Standard and unparalleled ‘mind-blowing magic’ Herald - you’ll find yourself swept into a wonderful world of amazement, laughter and mystery.

The Dreamer is an astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated spectacle that will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. You can’t afford to miss it.

‘Magic is in his bones. Disbelief, flabbergasted, stunned’ ★★★★★ Henley Herald

‘One to watch in the world of magic’ The List

Courtyard Theatre
£24.50

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•  23 May from £2450

Presented by Norden Farm Jazz Club.

Simon Spillett (tenor sax)
Alex Hutton (piano)
Alec Dankworth (bass)
Clark Tracey (drums)

Over his twenty five year career Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as it's possible to wear within jazz; multi-award-winning instrumentalist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal's Album of The Year), quartet and big band leader, recording artist, author, historian, record producer, archivist, magazine columnist and latterly blogger.

However, for all these varied skills he identifies most strongly as a powerfully swinging, straight ahead tenor saxophonist, one capable of taking the audiences who hear him on a roller coaster ride encompassing everything from energetic bebop to heartfelt balladry.

And it’s in this guise that he’s become a solid fixture on the UK jazz landscape, regularly playing sold out gigs at major festivals (EFG London Jazz Festival, Brecon, Swanage, Scarborough, Wigan etc.) and world famous club venues (Ronnie Scott’s).

A charismatic performer, gifted with a dry observational wit, he’s never lost sight of the fact that jazz is entertainment as much as self-expression and whether playing, writing or articulately holding forth on his favourite subject UK jazz history – he’s an infectiously passionate communicator.

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

Studio
£17.50

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•  23 May from £1750

Led by Leanne Simmons

Are you looking to try your hand at creative writing? Or take your passion for putting words on paper to the next level? Join author and freelance editor Leanne Simmons in workshops designed to support and encourage your creativity and help you develop a personal writing practice that suits your life.

Explore your creative potential, discover new ways to find inspiration and through practical exercises, develop your writing skills. The workshops provide a supportive space where you will be empowered to try new ways of thinking and writing to develop your distinctive voice at a level that feels right for you.

Whether you are an experienced writer or someone who simply wants to get some things down on paper, these workshops are for you.

Please bring a notebook and pen.

Summer
Sat 24 May, 21 Jun and 9 Aug

£30 per session

•  24 May from £30

Dir: Marc Webb 2024 | 109 mins

A live-action reimagining of the classic 1937 film. A magical adventure starring Rachel Zegler in the title role and Gal Gadot as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen.

Journey back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

£9 | £7 under 16s
Family & Friends (4 people) £28

Relaxed screenings
All of our screenings of Disney's Snow White are Relaxed - everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format. The lights are kept on low and the audience are free to move around, make noise or come in and out of the theatre as needed.

Bring Baby Screening
The screening on Sat 24 May 11am is exclusively for parents, carers and grown-ups with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including a cup of tea/coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.

•  24 May from £550
•  24 May from £7
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The critically acclaimed comedian is back on the road with a brand new tour show.

Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large.

His last tours have sold out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. He is a regular on Sky's Nevermind the Buzzcocks and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen. Alongside this he was a regular contributor for BBC2's Frankie Boyle's New World Order and has been seen on BBC2's Live at the Apollo, More4's 8 Out of 10 Cats, CBS's The Late Late Show with James Corden as well as many others.

Courtyard Theatre
£22

This event goes on sale to Members on Thursday 29 August and on general sale on Friday 30 August. Find out more about becoming a Member by clicking here. Members can click here to login for priority booking.

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•  24 May LIMITED

Multi Award-Winning Folk-Americana Duo.

Think The Civil Wars meets Simon and Garfunkel! Their heartfelt songs, stunning vocals, and soul-stirring harmonies have transfixed audiences and propelled their last album What Comes Next to the top of the Amazon folk chart. Their latest Album Braver Days was released last September.

Following the release of their debut single in 2017, Tomorrow Bird was named Best Duo at both the 2017 and 2018 GSMC Awards.  They followed this up with their award-nominated, self-titled debut album, and 2019 LGBTQ+ charity single, Love is Love.

Their NHS charity single Not All Heroes Wear Capes - and the title track from their new album, What Comes Next - also won GSMC Music Awards for Single of the Year, in 2021 and 2022 respectively. 

After debuting at number one on the Amazon Folk Music Charts in June 2022, the pair's latest album has received glowing reviews, regular radio play, and brought home the coveted GSMC Music Award for Album of the Year 2023.

Jen Bird
A former musical theatre actress, Jen performed lead roles in Jesus Christ Superstar and The King and I before being bitten by the song writing bug.  As a solo artist, she has released two albums and multiple singles including Shout at the Dark - a powerful anthem to raise funds for the mental health charity, SANE UK. She also performed three songs for Nintendo's critically acclaimed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game soundtrack.

Simon Driscoll
Simon began his musical journey as a classical pianist before becoming the frontman of folk-rock band, Burnt Tomorrow.  Following the release of the band's first two albums, he returned to his classical roots with two stunning piano albums, Hope Shines Through and (the Amazon classical chart-topping!) Broken Can Still Be Beautiful.

Together the pair are a musical force of nature advocating for truth, hope, courage, connection and empowerment.. Shining a compassionate light on those things that too often hide alone in the dark.

Studio
£15.50

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•  24 May from £1550

Dir: Gints Zilbalodis 2024 | 85 mins

Cat is a solitary animal. As his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species. Can they team up despite their differences?

Winner of Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards.

£9 | £7 under 16s
Family & Friends (4 people) £28

Relaxed screenings
All of our screenings of Flow are Relaxed - everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format. The lights are kept on low and the audience are free to move around, make noise or come in and out of the theatre as needed.

•  27 May from £7
•  28 May from £7
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Which dinosaur had teeth as big as a banana? Which dinosaur weighed the same as 10,000 cats? And what could a chicken possibly be doing in The Great Big Dinosaur Show?!

Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs about all your favourite prehistoric protagonists (and some you haven’t heard of yet!). Come and get your groove on to some Jurassic Classics!

The show is inspired by Simon Mole’s 4th book; A First Book of Dinosaurs, illustrated by Matt Hunt, published by Walker Books in September 2023.

All audience members are invited to bring a sock of any size or colour to become part of our sauropod sock herd! We advise these being additional socks to the ones you will be wearing on your feet…

Supported by Norden Farm and artsdepot.

Funded by Arts Council England National Lottery Grants

Age guidance
4 - 11 years

Studio
£13.50 | £11.50 under 16s | Family and Friends (4 people) £45

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•  28 May from £1150
•  28 May from £1150

Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon learning the craft of macramé.

Join our informal workshop, learn the basics of macrame and make a beautiful piece to take home.

David from But One String will guide you through various knots and techniques. Suitable for the complete beginner or those with some experience, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels.

We provide all the necessary materials, so just bring your creativity and eagerness to learn!

Summer
Thur 29 May, 26 Jun and 31 Jul

11am – 3pm
£45 per workshop

•  29 May from £45

You Choose – Every show is unique!

Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. But in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!

Using the picture book as inspiration and through a series of games and challenges each show will be unique with different characters, locations, costumes and much more every time!

'It’s all as entertainingly random as the book, particularly for those younger people in attendance. The manner in which they go about the choosing is joyous, inviting young volunteers from the audience to pick a character' The List

'Quite simply, it's fun, it's funny, it appears a simple format but is actually clever; it's a great family show' Lothian Life

'There is plenty of choice and bundles of energy at Nonsense Room Productions’ adaptation of the children’s picture book, You Choose' All Edinburgh Theatre

Age guidance 2 - 7 years.

£13.50 | £11.50 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £45

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•  29 May from £1150
•  29 May from £1150

Gasper Nali is a not-so-traditional babatoni player from the small town of Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi.

The babatoni is an African one string homemade three meter long bass guitar, and with a stick and an empty beer bottle, together with a cow skin kick drum and catchy melodies, he creates the most amazing and danceable original Afro Beats possible!

Gasper’s unique style of Kwela music has received an extraordinary amount of online attention after a video of him playing by the lake shore went viral with over 20 million views. He has been featured by CNN and in the documentary Deep Roots Malawi, jammed with Joss Stone, appeared on Wired for Sound – Malawi, remixed by Aroop Roy for Sol Power Sounds and been played by Iggy Pop on BBC 6! His debut album, Abale Ndikuwuzeni, roughly translates to People, I want to tell you. It is a fitting title as Gasper’s songs, all sung in the Malawi national language of Chichewa, talk about life and strife in the country, often including social issues such as the rich and the poor, child marriages etc.

Gasper has toured the UK and Europe several times since his breakthrough video, playing in all environments from seated arts centres spaces to major festival stages. This year, Gasper will be transforming his customary one man band show and perform with a three piece band for the very first time in the UK. Along for the ride is Malawi born songsmith and cultural proponent Luhangah on additional vocals and percussion, as well as Gasper’s long time producer and collaborator Mattias Stålnacke on guitars.

Gasper will also release his new record Chule Chule Iwe to coincide with a UK tour in May / June of 2025.

'His music is simple but joyous, and totally infectious' Songlines Magazine

'His songs are moving to hear and a spectacle to watch' Evening Standard

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

Studio
£17.50

Gaspar's website

Fb Spare Dog Records

•  29 May from £1750

PIG changes are coming!

Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!

There’s no better time to embark on a full house renovation, shop for a new car and make special memories together. Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig at this special, big screen experience with an hour of laughter, tears and loads of heartwarming moments.

With 10 oinktastic new episodes, 6 brand new songs and music videos, your little ones can dance and sing along with Peppa and her family and friends. The wait is finally over... join Peppa and George as they meet their new baby sibling for the first time at Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience!

Courtyard Theatre Cinema
£12 I £10 under 16s

•  30 May from £10
•  31 May from £10

Bighead Comedy presents the reigning Funny Women Award winner and Chortle Best Newcomer nominee’s debut hour where she tries to save the world.

Where does this messiah complex come from? Is it the second coming or has she just inherited her mother's psychological disorder? If you're anxious about the state of the world (or just your own mental state), join this BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist as she becomes the first woman to wonder what many men have wondered before her: am I actually God?

Winner of 2023 Funny Women Stage Award.

Nominee for NextUp's Biggest Award In Comedy Best Newcomer and 2024 Chortle Awards Best Newcomer.

'Charismatic, eloquent, frank and witty...an impressive debut for a bright comic' Chortle

'Witty and charming...the audience are quickly drawn into Kate's world' The List

'She's unstoppable. Her enthusiastic delivery cracks along at such a pace that you
wonder whether she's remembering to breathe' The Skinny

'Impressive, frank and relatable' Chortle.co.uk

Studio
£16.50

Kate's website

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Fb Kate Cheka

•  30 May from £1650

Dir: Joshua Oppenheimer 2024 | 149 mins

A Golden Age-style musical about one of the last families alive on Earth.

When the sudden arrival of a young stranger threatens the family’s luxurious compound deep underground, the son of the family begins to question their seemingly perfect existence.

Starring Tilda Swinton, Michael Shannon and George MacKay.

£10.50 | £9.50 conc

Neon Members - Free membership for ages 16 - 25
£5 (offer applied in basket once logged in). Find out more about Neon Membership here.

Three Films 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.

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•  30 May from £950
•  31 May from £950

Led by Mick McNicholas

Explore the complexities of the human form by working from a professional life model. With a variety of short and long poses. Learn both traditional charcoal drawing methods and new experimental techniques.

Half day sessions comprise of a variety of short and long poses.

Any mediums can be used in these sessions. Materials will be provided, although participants are very welcome to bring their own if you have something you like to work with.

Spring
Sat 25 Jan, 15 Mar

Summer
Sat 31 May, 12 Jul

11am - 2pm

£25 per session

Age guidance: 18+ years

•  31 May from £25

The UK's only J J Cale tribute act.

Now in their third year. Playing all his classic hits from Magnolia, After Midnight, Cocaine and many more which established JJ Cale's reputation as the master of laid back rhythm and blues.

Featuring songs from his collaboration album with Eric Clapton, Road to Escondido.

Studio
£16.50

The JJ Cale Story website

Fb The J J Cale Story

•  31 May from £1650