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december 2018's events
Wintertide
As the days grow short and the evenings long, dark are the days of Wintertide.
Explore the snowdrifts and enjoy free family activities as the Gallery is transformed into a Nordic wonderland inspired by Tove Jansson’s Moominvalley.
The exhibition features entries from our annual Art Competition. It is curated and created by professional artist Benedict Romain and students from the local college BCA.
Entry is free.
- 13 Dec FREE
- 14 Dec FREE
- 14 more dates...
Black '47 (15)
Dir: Lance Daly 2018 | 98 mins, Ie/Lu
Ireland, 1847. The Great Famine has ravaged the country for two long years. Feeney has been fighting for the British Army abroad. He abandons his post to return home and reunite with his family. But he is met by tragedy. With little else to live for, he sets a destructive path to avenge his family.
WHY? ‘It’s a western. It’s a revenge thriller’ ★★★★ The Irish Times
Click here to read the full review.
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Griff Rhys Jones - Work in Progress
Join the star of Not the Nine o'clock News, Smith & Jones and Three Men In A Boat for an hour of new stories, anecdotes and material being performed for the very first time.
‘Great Comedy’ ★★★★ The Telegraph
Studio
£12
- 13 Dec SOLD OUT
Yoga - Intermediate
Led by Julie Potter
These Friday morning classes are intended for all ages and abilities and levels of experience, although beginners are advised to attend the later class. We will practise traditional breathing techniques (pranayamas), general yoga postures (asanas) with some relaxation.
Autumn
Fri 14 Sept – 19 Oct and Fri 2 Nov – 14 Dec
9.30am – 10.45am
£42 per 6 week course
£49 per 7 week course
(£10 per week drop in price available for 11am beginners’ session)
Spring
Fri 11 Jan – 15 Feb, Fri 1 Mar – 12 Apr and Fri 26 Apr – 24 May
9.30am – 10.45am
£35 per 5 week course
£42 per 6 week course
£49 per 7 week course
(£10 per week drop in price available for 11am beginners’ session)
Suitable for 18+ years.
Please bring a mat.
- 14 Dec
Little Wrigglers (Fridays)
Led by Rachel Walsh
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Autumn
Fridays (from 14 Sept)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Spring
Fridays (from 11 Jan, exc 22 Feb, 15 Mar, 12, 19 Apr)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Yoga - Beginners
Led by Julie Potter
These Friday morning classes are intended for all ages and abilities and levels of experience, although beginners are advised to attend the later class. We will practise traditional breathing techniques (pranayamas), general yoga postures (asanas) with some relaxation.
Autumn
Fri 14 Sept – 19 Oct and Fri 2 Nov – 14 Dec
11am – 12.15pm
£42 per 6 week course
£49 per 7 week course
(£10 per week drop in price available for 11am beginners’ session)
Spring
Fri 11 Jan – 15 Feb, Fri 1 Mar – 12 Apr and Fri 26 Apr – 24 May
11am – 12.15pm
£35 per 5 week course
£42 per 6 week course
£49 per 7 week course
(£10 per week drop in price available for 11am beginners’ session)
Suitable for 18+ years.
Please bring a mat.
Stephen K Amos: Bouquets and Brickbats
Highly acclaimed stand-up comedian Stephen K Amos hits the road this Autumn with his brand new tour.
As Brexit looms on, Trump reigns rampant and everyone seems pushed to extremes, Stephen’s main aim is to cheer us up.
Forget everything that’s going on in the world and immerse yourself in the warmth of “one of the most likable figures in British Comedy“ (Radio Times). As seen on QI, The People’s History of LGBT, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You and What Does The K Stand For? on BBC Radio 4.
WHY? ‘Deliciously deft… we roared at ad-libbing that was first rate throughout… you’ll leave the show smiling’ The Times
'Unashamed feel-good entertainment’ The Evening Standard
Age guidance 16+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£17.50
Storytelling
10.30am and 1.30pm.
Join our storytellers in the magical story den for more Moomin adventures this festive season!
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Age guidance: 3-7 years.
£2 per person
The Fir Tree
by Tove Jansson
From Tales in Moominvalley
The Moomin family was hibernating in the drawing room as they were wont to do. They had been sleeping for a few months already and were going to keep it up until spring… Now all at once a cold draught disturbed Moomintroll’s dreams. And someone was pulling at his quilt and shouting that he was tired and Christmas was coming.
'Fall under its spell' Maidenhead Advertiser
Featuring live puppetry and music, The Fir Tree is an adventure set in the idyllic and peaceful Moominvalley. It is a gloriously unselfish take on Christmas.
'A treat for the whole family that offers an ideal festive alternative to the pantomime' Families Magazine
Suitable for all audiences from 3 years and upwards.
Presented by Norden Farm, The Ding Foundation, Bernadette Russell and Steve Tiplady.
- 13 Dec SOLD OUT
- 13 Dec LIMITED
- 27 more dates...
Arts and Crafts Session
Craft activities to keep the little ones entertained this festive season.
The crafts vary so you can create something new every day!
24 November – Christmas Tree (Sewing) and Santa Table Decoration
1 December – Clay Candle Holder and Elf
15 December – Cracker & Christmas Tree Decoration
22 December - Christmas Tree Table Decoration and Snowman Light Up Tree Decoration
Sessions are 45 minutes.
Age guidance: 5-8 years.
£5 per child
The Vinyl Frontier: Your Best of...The Musicals
Eleven volunteers play their favourite track from their favourite musical. One will be crowned King or Queen of the stage!
WHY? Join host Jeff Lloyd for a sociable evening of music, trivia and chat
Studio
£8
Zumba (Sundays)
Led by Annet Bowler.
A fun and friendly, easy to follow class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms.
Autumn
Sun 16 Sept – 16 Dec (exc 14, 21, 28 Oct)
11am – 12pm
£6 per class
Spring
Sun 13 Jan – 28 Apr
11am – 12pm
£6 per class
ROH Live: The Nutcracker (U)
150 mins.
Encore screening. Tchaikovsky’s much-loved music is matched to a magical adventure on Christmas Eve for Clara and her Nutcracker doll. Their journey to the Land of Sweets brings with it some of the most familiar of all ballet moments, such as the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.
Peter Wright’s production for The Royal Ballet keeps true to the spirit of this Russian ballet classic, with period details and dancing snowflakes.
WHY? One of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet
'The Nutcracker is perfect for bringing the magic of the festive season to the stage' ★★★★ The Telegraph
£15
- 16 Dec SOLD OUT
Line Dancing
Led by Julie Antonsen.
A mix of dance styles ranging from Waltz and Cha Cha to Irish Dancing style. A variety of music accompanies these styles such as Shania Twain and Keith Urban (country) to Rebecca Ferguson and Megan Trainer (pop) with everything in between.
No partner necessary.
Autumn
Sun 16 Sept – 16 Dec (exc 21 and 28 Oct)
6.15pm - 7.45pm
£7 per class
Spring
Sun 13 Jan – 28 Apr (exc 21 Apr)
6.15pm - 7.45pm
£7 per class
Suitable for 18+ years
Clare Deniz - Trio Pierne Concert
This exciting trio comprises of Lois Geldard (flute), Clare Deniz (cello) and Alan Brown (piano).
Handel Sonata in B minor ‘Halle’
Beethoven Seven Variations on a theme from Magic Flute (cello/piano)
Kuhlau Grand trio in G major Op 119
Debussy Syrinx (solo flute)
Debussy Trio
Kapustin Trio Op 86
The trio are established London performers, each one having given solo concerto performances and played at numerous festivals in the UK and abroad both as soloists and as members of chamber ensembles.
The sum total of the trio members individual professional experience is immense and they guarantee a refined and delightful concert of music in which they share their sparkling and effervescent repertory, due to the trio instrumentation.
The repertory ranges from Baroque up to the present day but has at its core some reminiscences of the romanticism of the nineteenth century music salon. Two notable recent concerts have been at The Hawth, Crawley and at the famous established Celebrity Concert series at The West Lodge Hotel.
WHY? A delightful concert sharing a sparkling and effervescent repertory
Studio
£14 (£12 conc)
Peterloo (12A)
Dir: Mike Leigh 2018 | 154 mins, UK
An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre. A peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter’s Field in Manchester turns into one of the most notorious episodes in British history. From award winning filmmaker Mike Leigh and starring Rory Kinnear and Maxine Peake.
WHY? ‘Richly intelligent, passionate movie’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
Click here to read the full review.
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Movie Mondays Offer
Monday film screening tickets are £7 and include a free cup of tea or filter coffee.
Little Wrigglers (Mondays)
Led by Rachel Walsh.
A thrilling, energetic and creative dance class. Explore imaginative themes and adventures through dance, song and mime.
Autumn
Mondays (from 17 Sept exc 8 Oct, 22 Oct)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Spring
Mondays (from 14 Jan, exc 11, 18 Feb, 1, 8 Feb, 15, 22 Apr)
10am – 10.45am
£6 | £4.50 siblings | £20 for block booking of 4 sessions
Suitable for ages 2+ years.
If you would like to book the offer price for 4 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically
Monday Morning Yoga
Led by Julie Potter.
Feeling the need to wind down and relax, have a little bit of time to yourself? Come along and enjoy some yoga and relaxation with Julie. Practise gentle spinal movements to relax and rejuvenate the nervous system, basic yogic breathing techniques and guided meditations.
These classes are suitable for everyone, with or without previous yoga experience. Please bring a blanket, a yoga/pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Autumn
17 Sept – 5 Nov (exc 8 and 22 Oct)
12 Nov – 17 Dec
11.30am – 12.45pm
£10 per class | £42 per 6 week course
Spring
14 Jan – 4 Feb
25 Feb – 25 Mar
11.30am – 12.45pm
£10 per class | £28 for 4 week term, £35 for 5 week course
Tai Chi Chuan (Improvers)
Led by Patricia Miller.
Learn the Yang Style of Tai Chi together with Qigong. Both can improve your sense of wellbeing, relax your body and mind, reduce stress, improve your balance, boost your immune system and strengthen muscles and bones.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Autumn
Mon 17 Sept – 5 Nov (exc 8 and 22 Oct) and Mon 12 Nov – 17 Dec
1pm – 2pm
£7 per class
Spring
Mon 14 Jan – 4 Mar (exc 11 and 18 Feb) and Mon 11 Mar – 29 Apr (exc 1,8, 15, 22 Apr)
1pm – 2pm
£7 per class
Suitable for 18+ years
Tai Chi Chuan (Beginners)
Led by Patricia Miller.
Learn the Yang Style of Tai Chi together with Qigong. Both can improve your sense of wellbeing, relax your body and mind, reduce stress, improve your balance, boost your immune system and strengthen muscles and bones.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Autumn
Mon 17 Sept – 5 Nov (exc 8 and 22 Oct) and Mon 12 Nov – 17 Dec
2.15pm – 3.15pm
£42 per 6 week course
Spring
Mon 14 Jan – 4 Mar (exc 11 and 18 Feb) and Mon 11 Mar –29 Apr
2.15pm – 3.15pm
£42 per 6 week course
Suitable for 18+ years
- 17 Dec
Ballet Beats - Pre School Ballet (2-3 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Autumn
Tuesdays (from 11 Sept exc 2 Oct, 23 Oct)
2 – 3 years | 10am – 10.30am
£6
Spring
Tuesdays (from 15 Jan, exc 19, 26 Feb, 9, 16 Apr)
2 – 3 years | 10am – 10.30am
£6
Ballet Beats - Pre School Ballet (3-4 years)
Led by Abbi Lewin
A fun, creative way for children to explore their dance skills. Each week they will have the chance to go on an adventure using imagination and play to help learn basic ballet techniques.
Autumn
Tuesdays (from 11 Sept exc 2 Oct, 23 Oct)
3 – 4 years | 10.45am – 11.15am
£6
Spring
Tuesdays (from 15 Jan, exc 19, 26 Feb, 9, 16 Apr)
3 – 4 years | 10.45am – 11.15am
£6
Pilates - Intermediate
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.
Autumn
Tues 11 Sept – 9 Oct, 16 Oct - 13 Nov and 20 Nov – 18 Dec
11.30am – 12.30pm
£12 per class
£50 per 5-week course
Spring
Tues 15 Jan – 12 Feb and Tues 5 Mar – 23 Apr (exc 2, 9, 16 Apr)
11.30am – 12.30pm
£12 per class
£50 per 5-week course
Pilates - Beginners
Led by Zoe Brennan.
Suitable for anyone new to Pilates or wishing to improve their flexibility, co-ordination, posture, balance, breathing and focus on stabilizing the core. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.
Autumn
Tues 11 Sept – 9 Oct, 16 Oct - 13 Nov and 20 Nov - 18 Dec
12.45pm – 1.45pm
£12 per class
£50 per 5-week course
Spring
Tues 15 Jan – 12 Feb and Tues 5 Mar – 23 Apr (exc 2, 9, 16 Apr)
12.45pm – 1.45pm
£12 per class
£50 per 5-week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
Cara Dillon - Upon a Winter's Night
Cara and her band capture the mystery of Christmas with a collection of songs ancient and modern.
They weave Celtic and folksy rhythms alongside reverent and atmospheric carols while Cara holds the darkness at bay with the purity of her voice.
The Christmas story is retold with genuine wonder and celebrated with the dignity, passion and beauty it deserves. Christmas is one of Cara’s passions and her live show and album only go to prove it.
WHY? ‘Simple and stunning’ The Sunday Times
‘An instant Christmas classic’ BBC
‘There’s enchantment aplenty’ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Independent
‘A reminder of the real meaning of the Festive Season, uplifting and inspirational” The Daily Echo
Presented by RM Promotions
Courtyard Theatre
£26
- 18 Dec SOLD OUT
Teddies Music Club
Sing • Dance • Play
We’ll get you bouncing, jumping, tickling, giggling, laughing, oh and singing!
Teddies is energetic, lively and fun for grown-ups and children alike, with a singer and musician at every session.
Autumn
Wednesdays (from 12 Sept exc 24 Oct)
10am – 11am
£6 (including one adult) | £4 per siblings or additional adult
Spring
Wednesdays (from 9 Jan, exc 20 Feb, 10, 17 Apr)
10am – 11am
£6 (including one adult) | £4 per siblings or additional adult
Suitable for ages 0-5 years.
Please book one free 'Accompanying Adult' tickets for this workshop, and a free 'Baby Seat' if you are bringing a sibling under 6 months
A Charity Christmas Concert in Aid of the Brett Foundation
A mixture of songs from the shows, Big Band sounds, popular classics and some Christmas music.
WHY? A good night out for the whole family
Presented by Maidenhead Concert Band
Courtyard Theatre
£8
COMMUNITY HIRE
Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (12A)
Dir: James Dearden 2018 | Run time tbc, UK
Two sisters and their families come together in their recently deceased parents dilapidated country house. Miranda and Dan are escaping from city life. Lila is a fading Hollywood star married to her agent, Trent. Ancient sibling rivalries flare up – with chaotic consequences.
WHY? Festive comedy starring Joely Richardson, Patricia Hodge, James Fox and Sally Phillips
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
An Evening of Burlesque and Cabaret
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Hundred Watt Club's gift to you is this hot toddy of a show, jam packed full of festive burlesque, cabaret, circus and drag acts.
Always seductive, always sublime, and always that little bit ridiculous. This is an evening of vintage inspired, Christmas themed entertainment. If you like your Winter nights bawdy and a little bit naughty, this is for you!
Starring: Your host, fabulous hostess and angel atop the Christmas tree Eva Von Schnippisch; slinky sugarplum fairy showgirl Lena Mae; circus royalty and her tinselled hula hoops Abi Collins; the queen of 'look-at-me', lametta bedecked Lolo Brow; and the ridiculous, but hairy and hunky Santa Claus, Dave The Bear!
WHY? Perfect for an alternative festive night out with work or friends.
Ages 18+ years only. Adult themes, strong language and partial nudity employed and embraced!
Presented by Hundred Watt Club
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Now booking for Summer 2019
Hundred Watt Club - An Evening of Burlesque & Vaudeville
Hundred Watt Club return to Norden Farm with with their ravishing, risque and ridiculous evening of burlesque, comedy and cabaret!
Prepare to be teased by the cream of the glittering UK burlesque scene, to roll in the aisles at riotous comedy and be awestruck by incredible circus stunts. Expect the unexpected, but be ready for a good old fashioned, bawdy and champagne soaked variety show!
The Lowdown:
Hundred Watt Club heartily employ and embrace adult themes, partial nudity and strong language – over 18s only. Not for the faint hearted or easily offended! There’s no dress code but dressing up to the nines is encouraged, we love it when our audiences look red carpet ready (but if you’re more comfy in jeans then by all means wear them!).
What the critics say:
'Old school mischief and timeless raunchiness collide at the Hundred Watt Club. Hats - and corsets - off to Lena Mae for an excellent night of entertainment' Sussex Express
'Harking back to the gin drenched halcyon days of a grimy Berlin nightclub in the 1930s, Hundred Watt Club sparkles, fizzles and shines brightly on a dark night' Fringereview.co.uk
Seasons Greetings with Steve Waterman
A long awaited return of this great UK jazz artist.
Steve is one of the busiest jazz musicians in Europe. Steve forms an excellent duo with the flowing sounds from the young saxophonist Piers Green. They are joined by The Pendulum Trio: Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums).
WHY? Steve has won numerous jazz awards over the years, including a BBC British Jazz Award
Studio
£15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (12A)
Dir: David Yates 2018 | Run time tbc, UK/US
Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander to help thwart Grindelwald's plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings. Newt agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested.
WHY? The latest film set in acclaimed author JK Rowling’s wizarding world
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Christmas Ceilidh
An evening of dance in the atmospheric 18th century Long Barn.
A caller will guide you through the dances while ceilidh band Nedron’s Jig provide the live music.
WHY? A perfect social event for Christmas parties
Long Barn
£15 (£13 conc)
- 22 Dec SOLD OUT
Silent Disco
After the sell out inaugural Silent Disco this summer, Jeff and Dave return.
They’ll be doing battle on the dance floor as one plays 80s and one plays 90s.
WHY? With some festive tunes thrown in, you decide which decade to listen and dance to!
Studio
£15
Widows (15)
Dir: Steve McQueen 2018 | 128 mins, UK/US
Contemporary Chicago. Four women have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ criminal activities. Tensions build when Veronica (Viola Davis), Linda, Alice and Belle take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.
WHY? A blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption
'Steve McQueen dazzles with masterful thriller' ★★★★ The Guardian
Click here to read the full review.
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Crochet and Rosé
Led by Sophie Woods.
Do you like to crochet or knit? Or have you ever wanted to learn? A relaxed and creative get together over a drink of your choice.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Please bring your own project along. Some spare needles and wool will be available for if you just wanted to give it a go!
Autumn
Sun 23 Sept, 28 Oct, 25 Nov and 23 Dec
4pm – 5.30pm
£5 includes a drink from the bar
Spring
Sun 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 24 Mar and 28 Apr
4pm – 5.30pm
£5 includes a drink from the bar
The King and I from the London Palladium
180 mins.
Recorded live from London’s iconic Palladium. The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Centre Theatre’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical.
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.
With one of the finest scores ever written including Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance and featuring a company of over 50 world-class performers.
WHY? ‘Five stars for a sumptuous King and I. Book Now. It’s a hit’ The Times
‘We left the London Palladium on a bright cloud of music - joyous!’ Daily Mail
‘Looks and sounds ravishing. Complete rapture’ The Telegraph
£15
The Girl in the Spider's Web (15)
Dir: Fede Alvarez 2018 | Run time tbc, UK/De/Se/Ca/US
Claire Foy stars as outcast vigilante Lisbeth Salander, the title character of the acclaimed Millennium book series created by Stieg Larsson. Hacker Lisbeth and journalist Mikael Blomkvist encounter a web of spies, cybercriminals and government corruption in this action packed thriller.
WHY? A new Dragon Tattoo story
£10.50 (£9.50 conc)
Special Ticket Offer
£9 (£8 conc) tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
NT Live: Antony and Cleopatra
210 mins.
An encore screening from the National Theatre of Shakespeare’s great tragedy of politics, passion and power.
Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war.
WHY? Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play the famous fated couple
£15
New Year's Eve Hoedown at The Farm 2018
Heck yeah, it’s a hoedown!
Our popular New Year’s Eve event returns to ring in 2019! Join ceilidh and barn dance band Cut a Shine for foot stomping, rip-roaring, thigh-slapping traditional music and a night of all types of barn dancing. A fun, lively and thrilling way to celebrate this New Year's Eve! Age guidance 12+ years.
WHY? Dust off your cowboy hats, gingham checks or general fancy dress for frolics on the Courtyard Theatre dance floor
Norden Farm
£25, Supporters £22