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

Summer
3 May - 31 May (5 weeks)
7 Jun - 12 Jul, exc 21 Jun (5 weeks)
19 Jul - 23 Aug, exc 26 Jul (5 weeks)
£10 per session | £35 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

•  31 May from £10

Dir: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic 2022 | 92 mins

Brooklyn plumbers Mario and his brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe into a magical new world. When Luigi gets lost, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find him. With all the characters you’d expect including Toad, Princess Peach and Bowser.

School Holiday Family Screenings
£9 | £7 under 16s

Family & Friends (4 people) £28

•  31 May from £7
•   1 Jun from £7

Presented by Sanskruti Dance

Inspired by Roald Dahl's Matilda, this is the story of Maya who learns from Goddess Saraswati and teaches Headmaster Tusra a lesson!

Join Maya’s world of dance, magic, storytelling and live music.

She loves to draw, read and harnesses her own magic with the help of the celestial being Saraswati. Together they explore the mystical world around them where they discover dancing peacocks, flowers appearing as if from nowhere, and the buzzing sound of imaginary bees. But behold, her foe Miss. Tusra! The evil headmonster, oops, headteacher believes that no one should enjoy art.

Maya now needs your help and a little bit of magic to combat Miss. Tusra and restore the beauty of her enchanting world. Can you help her?

'Impactful storytelling and mesmerising music. But, of course the dancers were magical.' Audience feedback

Studio
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40

Tickets for children under 18 months For this show, tickets/ seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.

Sanskruti's website
@SanskrutiCam
@nordenfarm

•  31 May from £10
•  31 May from £10

Dir: Juan Jesus Garcia Galocha 2022 | 88 mins

Three Egyptian mummies live in a secret underground city, hidden in ancient Egypt. Through a series of unfortunate events, the trio end up in present-day London. They embark on a wacky and hilarious journey.

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

Relaxed Screening
The screening on Thur 25 Jul at 4.15pm is 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.

•  31 May from £7
•   1 Jun from £7

Led by Kayleigh Robinson.

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. If you are unable to attend in person you can log on from home to chat and join in the session.

Wed 17 May Glass Painting
Wed 31 May Mindfulness Tissue Paper Collage
Wed 7 Jun Flower Pots
Wed 14 Jun Tie Dye Waist Aprons
Wed 21 Jun Keyrings
Wed 28 Jun Decoupage Shell
Wed 5 Jul Pom Pom Animals
Wed 12 Jul Map Craft

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

Suitable for ages 60+ years.

Summer Wed 3 May - 12 July (exc 24 May)

2pm - 3pm
£5 per session, including a cup of tea

These are blended sessions, where you can take part in person at Norden Farm or online via Zoom.

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

•  31 May from £5

Dir: Eva Vitija 2022 | 84 mins

Documentary about celebrated American author Patricia Highsmith. Best known for her novels Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley, she was forced to live a double life.

A vivid, touching portrait of one of the most fascinating female writers.

'Lays bare the turmoil bubbling beneath Highsmith’s cold image, both enriching and deepening our understanding of her fiction.' ★★★★ Little White Lies

£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.

Socially Distanced Screening
The screening on Wed 31 Mar 5pm is socially distanced with a reduced capacity. Face coverings are optional. Food and drink from our Cafe Bar can be taken into the theatre as normal.

Part of the Pride Season
This year Norden Farm presents its first pride season featuring comedy, drama and film. We celebrate work from LGBTQ+ artists to demonstrate our support for the community and commitment to a world where no one is discriminated against because of who they are or who they love.

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

Avalon are the UK's leading comedy agent - they bring two top comedians previewing their material ahead of the Edinburgh Festival this summer.

Luke Kempner has quickly established himself as the UK’s hottest new impressionist for the millennial comedy generation. His contemporary take on pop culture mimicry has amassed over 3 million views online. He's known for his viral sketch videos Alternative Love Island and Alternative Game of Thrones. Luke is part of the new Spitting Image cast, which can be seen on BritBox.

Bella Hull is a London-based comedian and writer. In 2022, she took her debut hour Babycakes to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and subsequently to London’s Soho Theatre to wide acclaim. Bella regularly plays to sell-out crowds across the UK. Her TV appearances include BBC’s Stand Up for Live Comedy, ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live. She also co-hosts the Last Night Ever podcast with Jacob Hawley.

Studio
£12

@lukekempner
@bellahull
@nordenfarm

•  31 May from £12

Led by Salina Gatto

Salina is a designer, art director and illustrator who has a strong love for beautiful lettering and calligraphy. She has worked for clients in the fashion and beauty industry in New York and London. Victoria Secret, TK Maxx, New Look, Sweaty Betty, Soap and Glory, Penhaligons and John Lewis to name a few that are on her roster.

Brush lettering is a modern form of calligraphy that can be practiced everyday and even on the go. Just put a brush in your bag and you’re all set.

It is not only a way to make beautiful notes for people to make them feel good but a great way to practice mindfulness.

This workshop includes a personalised take home kit of a notebook, a brush pen and some extra heavyweight paper.

In the 2 hours you have together, you will be tackling exercises of the basic forms of brush calligraphy while being able to add your own personal flairs once you establish the basics.

By the end, you will be able to write your name, self-love quote and or address a letter for someone you love.

Salina is Looking forward to lettering with you all.

Summer
Thur May 4, 1 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug
11am - 1pm
£35 + £10 collection of cash on the day for materials

•   1 Jun from £35

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!

Summer
1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug,10 Aug, 24 Aug
11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

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

If you are taking part online, you will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

If the tutor is unavailable for a session, a replacement will be provided wherever possible.

•   1 Jun from £7

Led by Tango Journey

Tango is a social dance. All across the country people gather in village halls to socialise and dance to the music of 1930s/40s Buenos Aires.

The course is suitable for beginners and for those that want to refresh the fundamentals of the dance. You will learn how to dance with a partner, with the music and within a group.

You will learn a little about the history and culture of tango and you will be given music and film clips to enjoy at home. Above all you will have fun!

Summer
4 May - 8 Jun exc 25 May and 22 Jun - 27 Jul, exc 15 Jun, 13 Jul
8pm - 9pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course | £40 per 4 week course

•   1 Jun from £12

The UK based singer/songwriter's music has been described as classic singer-songwriter style.

With occasional forays into punchy alternative pop on recent releases, a genre that Jinder fills as easily as he fits into folk. His work is often compared to that of John Martyn, Jackie Leven, Townes Van Zandt and Stephen Stills, with influences as diverse as The Replacements, early Echo and The Bunnymen and The Blue Nile.

Jinder's vocal style is warm and sweet whilst his lyrics weave a rapturous tale. With a career spanning over 20 years he has many a tale to tell.

He made his debut in the late 90s with the critically acclaimed Dusty Roads EP. He has gone on to release twelve albums for five record labels, including Sony BMG and Universal.

Jinder's songs have appeared in hit movies, been recorded by other artists, featured on a Number 1 album and in a West End musical.

In 2019, Jinder enjoyed five entries in the UK download charts, including Keep Me In Your Heart which appeared in hit movie Fisherman’s Friends and reached Number 1 in the download charts in eight countries.

2020 saw the release of a brace of critically acclaimed new albums and a virtual world tour, with several weeks of live-streamed concerts across dozens of time zones.

Returning in 2022 with a slew of sold out concerts and top forty download chart single, he releases his thirteenth album in 2023.

Supported by Peter James Millson - inspired by a strange combination of mid-80s literate pop, wiry guitar bands and the songs of Jimmy Webb. His everyday life continues to supply material which he goes on to filter through his usual prism of arcane influences.

Studio
£16

Jinder's website
@jinder
@nordenfarm

•   1 Jun from £16

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.

Summer
5 May - 2 Jun (5 weeks)
9 Jun - 7 Jul ( 5 weeks)
14 Jul - 18 Aug, exc 28 Jul (5 weeks)
£10 per session | or £35 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

•   2 Jun from £10

Led by Sruthi Nair

This is an introductory Art History course on appreciating and understanding the masterpiece.

What makes a masterpiece?

How have artists inspired and left them in awe?

Over the course of six weeks, you will study symbolism and deeper hidden meanings, encompassing activism and propaganda, in paintings.

Studying artists from the Renaissance and Baroque period, we will cover those who have paved the way to modern art movements and interpretations. All of this is taught through activities and discussions.

Tutor Sruthi Nair comes from a History and Art History background, currently teaching Adult learning courses and workshops.

Summer
Fri 5 May - 9 Jun (6 weeks)
11am - 1pm

£120 for 6-weeks

Week 4: Fri 26 May | Global influences in art, with a study on Japanese art.

Week 5: Fri 2 Jun | Read into mythological stories and figures in paintings.

Week 6: Fri 9 Jun | Reviews specific artists and their style.

Over the six weeks we understand art through subject, composition, narrative, perspective and viewpoint. There are short activities and quizzes included in the course.

•   2 Jun from £20

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 18 months - 5 years.

Summer
Fri 2 Jun - Fri 23 Jun and Fri 30 Jun - Fri 21 Jul
11am - 11.45am

£7.50 | Siblings (18 months +) £4.50 | £26 for 4 sessions a term

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.

•   2 Jun from £450

Presented by Wrongsemble.

A (f)un-expected family adventure, where fairytales really do come true…’

Roll up one and all, to hear the fabulous Grimm Brother’s fairytales like never before…

Meet world-famous twins Jake and Will Grimm, as they tumble from their magical wagon brimful of stories collected from every inch of the world - from Rapunzel to Red Riding Hood. Behold as your favourite tales are re-spun by our storytelling duo (oh, and their little sister Lottie too!).

But sometimes even familiar fairytales can take a turn for the unexpected, and our heroes will need all the help they can get to defeat the creatures of their own creation and save the world!

Performed by three actor-musicians, featuring original live music and puppetry, this production is suitable for the whole family, though some elements may be best enjoyed by those aged 4 and above.

For ages 4+ years.

Studio
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40

Tickets for children under 18 months For this show, tickets , seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps

Wrongseble website
@wrongsemble
@nordenfarm

•   2 Jun from £10
•   2 Jun from £10

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

Fridays
Friday 12 May - Friday 9 June and Friday 16 June - Friday 21 July (exc 30 Jun)
12.30pm - 1.30pm
£10 per session | £40 for 5 week course

•   2 Jun from £10

Join us this Summer for fun and easy crafts!

Each 1 hour session is a new craft for you to try so you can create something new at each session.

Tues 30 May - Bubble Painting
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Create an amazing bubble painting using 4 paint colours on black paper! Inspired by our half term show The Amazing Bubble Man!

Fri 1 Jun - Recycled Fantasy Castle
Led by Kayleigh Robinson
Create your own fantasy castle using recycled items you can find around your home such as plastic bottles! Inspired by our half term show The Not So Grimm Twins!

July and August sessions
Led by Jess Thompson and Aysha Khan

Tues 25 Jul - Collaborative Kite Sculpture
Led by Jess Thompson
Help create a collaborative kite sculpture which will be on view at our Kite Festival on Sunday 3 September and make a small version to take home.

Wed 26 Jul - Block Printed Patterns
Led by Aysha Khan
Block Printed patterns in nature - make your own blocks to print with.

Thur 27 Jul - Matisse inspired collage.
Led by Aysha Khan

Wed 2 Aug - Nature hanging mobile.
Led by Aysha Khan

Thur 3 Aug - Relief Printing
Led by Aysha Khan
Create your own series of handmade prints.

Tues 8 Aug - Collage Tin Plant Pots
Led by Jess Thompson
Decorate and plant a recycled tin plant pot using collage techniques.

Wed 9 Aug - 3 in a Row Game
Led by Aysha Khan
Make your own nature themed "3 in a row" game on wood.

Thur 10 Aug - Wax Resist Painting
Led by Aysha Khan

Tues 15 Aug - Nature Themed Mandalas
Led by Aysha Khan

Wed 16 Aug - Create a coi carp windsock.
Led by Jess Thompson

Thur 17 Aug - Airdry clay modelling.
Led by Aysha Khan
Airdry clay modelling (undersea castle or nature themed tealight) - battery operated light supplied

Wed 23 Aug - Marbling Techniques
Led by Aysha Khan

Thur 24 Aug - Fish are friends too.
Led by Aysha Khan
Decorate a fish shaped cushion with fabric scales and embellishments

Suitable for ages 5 - 11 years
All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

•   2 Jun from £6

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
5 May - 9 Jun (6 weeks), 16 Jun - 21 Jul, exc 30 Jun (5 weeks)
drop in 11 Aug and 18 Aug
2pm - 3.30pm
£12 per session | £50 for 5-week course

Suitable for 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.

•   2 Jun from £12

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.

Summer
19 May, 2 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug
7pm – 8pm
£12 per session

•   2 Jun from £12

The George Harrison Project is a live music celebration of George Harrison’s best-loved hits from his early Beatles songs, his solo career and The Traveling Wilburys.

Featuring My Sweet Lord, Got My Mind Set On You, Give Me Love, What Is Life, Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Here Comes The Sun, Handle With Care, All Things Must Pass, Blow Away, Cheer Down and many more!

Courtyard Theatre
£20

The George Harrison Project website
@nordenfarm

•   2 Jun from £20

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.

Fridays
5 May - 9 Jun (6 weeks), 16 Jun - 14 Jul (5 weeks) and 21 Jul - 18 Aug (5 weeks)
8.15pm - 9.15pm
£12 per session I £50 for 5 weeks or £60 for 6 weeks
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.

Click here for more information about SalsaStyle.

•   2 Jun from £12

Led by SalsaStyle

A chance to drink and dance!

Whether you've been to our weekly Salsa class or just want to dance among friends!

•   2 Jun FREE

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.

Suitable for 18+ years

Summer
13 May - 5 Aug (exc 1 July & 15 Jul)
£11 per session | £99 per 11 week course
10am - 11am

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

•   3 Jun from £11

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!

Summer
Sat 13 May - 10 Jun, 17 Jun - 15 Jul, - 22 Jul - 19 Aug
11.30am – 12.30pm
£7 per class | £30 for 5 sessions a term

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•   3 Jun from £7

Suitable for absolute beginners. Berkshire Printmakers will take you on step by step through the process of creating a silkscreen print.

You will learn to create paper stencils and combine them with their large bank of patterned and plain screens, you will explore opaque and translucent colour mixing and get to grips with using a squeegee. By the end of the workshops you will have created a two colour print on paper.

11.30am - 1.30pm
£40 per workshop

•   3 Jun from £40

Norden Farm Markets take place on the first Saturday of every month.

They are (mostly) outdoor markets, held under the Linhay barns - a nod to our history as an ancient dairy farm.

The Norden Farm Markets are unique. There's a Cafe Bar onsite, accessible toilets (with baby changing) and a programme of activities from cinema to classes. Stallholders sell inspiring artisanal produce ranging from arts and crafts to food and snacks.

Upcoming Outdoor Market Dates: Sat 3 Jun

Upcoming Night Market Dates: Sat 1 Jul | Sat 5 Aug | Sat 9 Sept

12pm - 4pm | Entry is FREE

Visiting the market is the perfect Saturday. Shop in the market for unusual, hand made, delicious items and then take in a film or recline with a coffee in our Café Bar where there are plenty of books and games to keep the little ones happy.

In the Summer our night markets are French inspired, complete with long banqueting tables (bring your own tableware) and live music. This year’s Summer night markets are: Sat 1 July, Sat 5 Aug and Sat 9 Sept. We also present special Christmas markets in November and December.

Dogs are very welcome, outdoors at the Norden Farm Markets and there’s always fresh water out for them.

Parking spaces are reserved for blue badge holders and the whole site is accessible.

Stallholders

If you are interested in having a stall at the Norden Farm Markets - fill in the online application form. We have 2 types of pitches available - covered areas under the Linhay (stallholders provide their own trestle tables) and Gazebo pitches. You can drive right up to you pitch on hard standing - so the set up and take down is blissfully simple and doesn’t require lugging!

Quotes

★'Thank you for having our stall today, had a fab day, met some fab people, great first day back, can't wait for the next one, from all of us at ReRe's Soaps & Scents'

★'It was lovely. I'll be back next time. Thank you for organising Norden Farm!'

★'Absolutely amazing afternoon at @nordenfarm! Thanks to all who came to support us. Looking forward to the next one. #maidenhead #localmarket #supportlocal'

★'My daughter and I really enjoyed the Norden Farm Outdoor Market yesterday, exploring the various food and craft stalls on offer and taking home one or two tasty treats. It was a fantastic chance to support some great local businesses from around Maidenhead. The Norden Farm cafe was also open to enjoy. I would definitely recommend popping down next time if you can make it'

★'Setting up for today’s Jubilee market at @nordenfarm. Fantastic atmosphere, thanks to all for organising and attending. The music was fab and we all had a great time!'

•   3 Jun FREE

Magic and fairytale characters are brought to life through ballet in this well-known family favourite.

The Sleeping Beauty holds a very special place in The Royal Ballet’s heart and history. It was the first performance given by the Company when the Royal Opera House reopened at Covent Garden after World War II. In 2006, this original staging was revived and has been delighting audiences ever since.

Frederick Ashton famously cited the pure classicism of Marius Petipa’s 19th-century ballet as a private lesson in the atmospheric art and craft of choreography. Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s ravishing music and Oliver Messel’s sumptuous fairytale designs with this true gem from the classical ballet repertory.

Courtyard Theatre
£16

•   1 Jun from £16
•   3 Jun from £16

Fancy learning a new skill? then join Berkshire Printmakers for a fun, educational silkscreen workshop.

Learn to make paper stencils, colour mix, and combine your design with our huge library of plain and patterned screens. The workshop is taught by two expert printmakers who will help you to create silkscreen prints you will be proud to put up in your room.

Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years.

2pm - 4pm
£35 per workshop

•   3 Jun from £35

David Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s (Sherwood) multiple award-winning new drama.

In 1968 America two men fight to become the next president. But all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal.

During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation. As beliefs are challenged and slurs slung, a new frontier in American politics is opening and television news is about to be transformed forever.

Jeremy Herrin (All My Sons) directs this blistering political thriller, filmed live in London’s West End.

Courtyard Theatre
£16

•   3 Jun from £16

This seemingly unlikely duo have recorded two studio albums, Before the Sun (2016) and Awake (2018), produced by award-winning producer David Travers-Smith.

They have toured the UK, North America and mainland Europe, and on festival stages alongside Americana and folk luminaries such as Sarah Jarosz, Martin Simpson, Seth Lakeman and Oh Susanna. They also appeared at the West Java World Music Festival, Indonesia in 2019.

Hannah Sanders has an alluring mystique and a voice of disarming purity that massages your senses with gentle ease. Ask her nicely and she will discuss witchcraft, tarot cards and her adventures in a family band busking through Europe in an old school bus.

Ben Savage is a bubbling ferment of energy, all fluffy hair, unkempt charm and infectious enthusiasm who will seemingly play any instrument you care to put in front of him with grace and favour. Ask him nicely and he will debate any musical tradition you care to mention and will tell you all about the dobro and his adventures with the band The Willows.

They incorporate various traditions, but play contemporary music. They have their own unique writing style too. They play English songs with mountain dulcimer and dobro. The duo also incorporate ghost stories, blues, Northumbrian music, electric guitar, Woody Guthrie, murder ballads, Billy Bragg, human seals, old time songs, the Stockholm Archipelago, hangings, Appalachia, new moons, Joan Baez, cowboys, railway journeys, street singers and Cambridge into one mesmerising explanation of their musical philosophy. They are not your average acoustic duo, that’s for sure.

Playful and instinctive, they constantly do the unexpected; yet they do it with such panache and natural chemistry it makes perfect sense. They are true originals, that’s all there is to it. Distinctive. Innovative. Ground-breaking. Unique.

‘This is folk music for everyone – a master-class in proficiency, an exercise in individuality and a declaration of love of the folk tradition from both sides of the Atlantic’ ★★★★★ Spiral Earth

'An exquisite soundscape, which is the result of passion, precision and unbridled intimacy’ ★★★★★ R2 Magazine

'Arrestingly beautiful' ★★★★★ Songlines

Studio
£16

Hannah & Ben's website
@hannahbenmusic
@nordenfarm

•   3 Jun from £16