corn exchange live season autumn 2015

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"Funny, inventive, touching."The Times

Fri 19 Dec, 8pm

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Hello and welcome to our exciting autumn season at the Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts

Whilst compiling our programme we always aim to find something for everyone and I’m confident we’ve achieved that again. Selecting just a handful to showcase is almost impossible but with my hand forced I would suggest taking a closer look at Roundabout from Paines Plough. This is some of the finest contemporary theatre being presented in the UK and I’m proud we can return the company to Newbury. Equally, Pss Pss is absolutely worth seeing too; it is one of the funniest pieces of clowning I have seen but make sure you also take a peek at The Ballad of Martha Brown, He Had Hairy Hands, Irish House Party and Beauty of the Beast. There truly is something for everyone.

And of course there is the annual pantomime; this year Dick Whittington! Full of all the usual magic, mischief and mayhem we have come to expect. Just make sure you book early.

Plus from September we will be running the café at the Corn Exchange and I can announce we will be looking to introduce an evening menu. Keep your eyes (and bellies!) peeled for more information and enjoy your whole evening out with us.

All the team look forward to welcoming you back very soon.

GRANT BRISLAND | INTERIM DIRECTOR

MEMBERS PRIORITY BOOKING OPENS Thursday 9 July

PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS Thursday 16 July

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GET INVOLVEDWe offer plenty of opportunities to learn, create and socialise.

Come along to our adult dance classes, have a go at oil painting or even join us for some sing-a-long songs with your children. There’s so much going on. Pick up a Get Involved brochure or visit cornexchangenew.com/getinvolved to find out more.

MORE THAN JUST LIVE PERFORMANCESWe are so much more than just a performance space. Take a little look at some of the other things that we do…

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CINEMA & LIVE SCREENINGSHoused on the top floor of the Corn Exchange we have a full time digital cinema. With its cosy style and just 40 seats, our cinema shows the best of art house, independent and British films every day, together with occasional blockbusters and family films.

We also screen a fantastic selection of live broadcasts. Catch the latest offerings from the likes of the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Glyndebourne and Bolshoi Ballet.

Pick up a film brochure or visit cornexchangenew.com/film to see what’s on.

101 OUTDOOR ARTS CREATION SPACE Based on the former USAF Greenham Common cruise missile base, 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space is the country’s first dedicated creation space for large-scale outdoor arts projects of its kind.

For years we’ve been producing our own spectacular large scale outdoor performances to audiences of thousands. Keep an eye out for ground-breaking outdoor theatre produced right here in Newbury.


PANTOMIME

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY PHIL WILMOTT PRODUCED BY CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY

Adventure, peril and magic aplenty - set sail for the 2015 Corn Exchange Pantomime!

Dick Whittington is on his way to Newbury to seek his fortune in this mad adventure. Joined by his faithful Cat and Sarah the Cook, can Dick defeat the dastardly King Rat? And will he save his beloved Alice and live happily ever after?

There will be familiar faces, recognisable tunes and barrels of laughter. Our ever popular pantomime has become a fun-filled tradition for the families of Newbury and beyond. Be sure to grab your tickets fast! Some performances are sold out already.

'Fresh, original and highly entertaining.'«««« The Stage

#NewburyPanto

Fri 27 Nov 2015 – Sun 3 Jan 2016

Tickets £16.50 - £21 (concessions & family rates available on selected shows, previews £10)

FRI 27 NOV 7PM Preview Performance

SAT 28 NOV 2PM & 7PM Preview Performance

SUN 29 NOV 1PM & 5PM

TUE 1 DEC 10.30AM* & 2PM

WED 2 DEC 10.30AM* & 2PM*

THU 3 DEC 10.30AM* & 7PM

FRI 4 DEC 1PM*

FRI 4 DEC 8PM Adult Performance

SAT 5 DEC 2PM & 6PM

SUN 6 DEC 1PM & 5PM

TUE 8 DEC 10.30AM* & 2PM

WED 9 DEC 1PM* & 7PM

THU 10 DEC 10.30AM & 7PM

FRI 11 DEC 1PM


SAT 12 DEC 2PM & 6PM

SUN 13 DEC 1PM & 5PM

TUE 15 DEC 10.30AM* & 2PM*

WED 16 DEC 10.30AM* & 7PM

THU 17 DEC 1PM*

THU 17 DEC 8PM Adult Performance

FRI 18 DEC 4.30PM



MON 21 DEC 2PM & 6PM

TUE 22 DEC 2PM & 6PM

WED 23 DEC 2PM & 6PM

THU 24 DEC 11AM, 2.30PM & 6PM


SUN 27 DEC 11AM, 2.30PM & 6PM

MON 28 DEC 2PM & 6PM

TUE 29 DEC 2PM

TUE 29 DEC 6PM Signed Performance

WED 30 DEC 2PM & 6PM

THU 31 DEC 2PM & 6PM

SAT 2 JAN 2PM Relaxed Performance

SAT 2 JAN 7PM

SUN 3 JAN 1PM Audio Described Performance

SUN 3 JAN 5PM

*Limited availability

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CHRISTMAS 2015

Tickets selling fast!

CHRISTMAS 2015


ROUNDABOUT POP-UP FESTIVAL9 – 13 SEPTEMBER

We’re excited to announce that, having received huge critical acclaim, Paines Plough’s Roundabout will be returning to the Corn Exchange. See work from the country’s hottest writers in an amazing state-of-the-art amphitheatre.

With an incredible intimate atmosphere, Roundabout is the most dynamic, most innovative and most essential new theatre in the UK. Be sure to catch it while you can.

TICKET DEALS

Book any 2 Roundabout shows for £24 Any 3 for £33 Any 4 for £40 We may add in additional shows at a later date. Check www.cornexchangenew.com/roundabout

Thu 10 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 under-25s) Age guide 14+

Wed 9 Sep, 7.45pm Sat 12 Sep, 4.30pm


THEATRE

THE HUMAN EARBY ALEXANDRA WOOD PRESENTED BY PAINES PLOUGH

An intriguing tale of loss, renewal and trust from Fringe First Award winner Alexandra Wood.

A man turns up at Lucy’s door claiming to be the brother she hasn’t seen in 10 years. Forced to confront the messy inner workings of sibling love, can the bond between brother and sister be rebuilt?

THEATRE

EVERY BRILLIANT THINGBY DUNCAN MACMILLAN PRESENTED BY PAINES PLOUGH & PENTABUS

A unique interactive play about depression…

You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world: Ice Cream, Kung Fu Movies, Burning Things...

SEPTEMBER 2015

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Fri 11 Sep, 8pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £5 (FREE for performers, places must be booked)

COMMUNITY

LIVE & LYRICALCome along to perform in this incredible setting, or come to hear some of the most talented performers in Newbury!

From comedy double acts and performance poets to a whole host of tremendously talented musicians, each Live & Lyrical open mic night is full of surprises.

Let box office know whether you are performing or just watching - performers get a free drink!

Sat 12 Sep, 1.30pm Sun 13 Sep, 11am

Corn Exchange Tickets £10.50 (£8.50 concessions) Age guide 7+

Sat 12 Sep, 7.45pm


THEATRE

LUNGSBY DUNCAN MACMILLAN PRESENTED BY PAINES PLOUGH

In a time of global anxiety, erratic weather and political unrest, a couple want a child but are running out of time.

What will be the first to destruct - the planet or their relationship?

'The most beautiful, shattering play of the year.'«««««Sunday Express

FAMILY

OUR TEACHER'S A TROLLBY DENNIS KELLY PRESENTED BY PAINES PLOUGH & HALF MOON

An outrageous and deliciously funny play for young people.

Two terrible twins rule their school until the arrival of a headmaster with scaly skin and a spiky tail. An outrageously entertaining comic caper from the writer of Matilda The Musical.

'Comic perfection.'««««The Times

SEPTEMBER 2015


Sat 5 Sep, 1pm & 4pm Sun 6 Sep, 11.30am & 2pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £10.50 Age guide 3+

MEET & GREET Stay behind after the performance on Sat 5 Sep 1pm and meet the cast

FAMILY

THE SCARECROWS' WEDDINGPRESENTED BY SCAMP THEATRE

Following five-star hits Stick Man and Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales, Scamp Theatre return with a truly heart-warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s new bestselling book.

Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows. Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they decide to get married. But what happens when the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald Rake appears on the scene and tries to persuade Betty that he is the scarecrow for her?

Bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style this epic love story promises wit, drama, and wedding bells!

'One of the most inventive companies presenting theatre for children.'WhatsOnStage

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SEPTEMBER 2015

COMEDY

KNIGHTMARE LIVE: LEVEL 2Adventure, characters, puzzles and monsters in this critically acclaimed stage adaption of the cult TV classic.

Welcome, watchers of illusion, to Level 2. Knightmare Live returns following two sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs, national tours and a show in the glittering West End. Each performance one member of the audience will be guided through Treguard's dungeon but will they succeed in their quest, or fall foul to one of Lord Fear's schemes?

COMEDY

ADAM HESS & PHIL WANGEDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE SHOW DOUBLE BILL

A hilarious evening from two hot new names on the comedy circuit.

Best known for his surreal one-liners, prolific story-teller and sketch-writer, Adam Hess is sure to tickle your funny bone especially when joined by the deadpan charm and trademark laid-back style of Phil Wang.

Wed 16 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £16

Fri 11 Sep, 8pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £12 (£10 concessions) Age guide 14+


SEPTEMBER 2015

COMEDY

HENNING WEHN: EINS, ZWEI, DIYA right old laugh from the German Comedy Ambassador.

After more than a decade in Britain, Henning Wehn has ‘groan’ to like puns... though he still couldn't eat a whole one. As Henning’s assimilation is not yet complete, he hasn't lost his sense of Westphalian wonderment at the foibles of British society. Expect a crash course in personal accountability and have a right old laugh at the same time! Wunderbar!

'Brought the audience to its knees.'The Telegraph

Thu 17 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £15 Age guide 14+

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Sat 19 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £14 (£12 concessions)

MUSIC

CAERPHILLY MALE VOICE CHOIRIncredible sounds from a choir have been around for 109 years.

Expect pieces that range from classic male voice standards such as Gwahoddiad, the operatic chorus Oh Isis and Osiris from Mozart's The Magic Flute, to the show stopping Rhythm of Life from Cy Coleman's musical Sweet Charity.

Fri 18 Sep, 7.45pm


MUSIC

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICALComedy, musical theatre and spontaneity! You suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it.

With four sell-out West End seasons and an acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series to their name. The Showstoppers bring you a brand new musical comedy created from scratch at every single performance. Each night, audience suggestions are instantly transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing production, always with unpredictable and hilarious results!


SEPTEMBER 2015

Wed 23 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £14 (£12 concessions, £8 under-25s) Age guide 12+

THEATRE

THE BALLAD OF MARTHA BROWNPRESENTED BY ANGEL EXIT THEATRE

An original drama based on the life and times of Martha Brown, the last woman publicly hanged in Dorset in 1856.

It is a tale of jealousy and passion; a murder, a wrongly accused horse, a black silk dress, the hangman from London and the mob at the hang-fair who gawp in glee.

Presented in the company's rich visual style, blending inventive storytelling and striking physicality, this show is spliced through with wicked humour, an original score, live music and macabre songs.

'Angel Exit are consummate storytellers. Highly recommended.'British Theatre Guide

SCHOOLS WORKSHOP AVAILABLE Tue 22 or Wed 23 Sep

POST SHOW TALK Wed 23 Sep

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Fri 25 Sep, 30 Oct, 20 Nov, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £15 (£13 concessions) 10% off for groups of 10 or moreAge guide 18+

COMEDY

JONGLEURSNewbury’s favourite monthly comedy club.

Get ready to get giggling! Each month Jongleurs provide us with three of the circuit’s leading comedians and a compère. Grab your mates and plenty of beer and you’ve got the making of the perfect Friday night out.

Thu 24 Sep, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £28.50

MUSIC

CHAS AND DAVECombining comedy and music, Chas & Dave are back by popular demand.

Celebrating their hit album That’s What Happens and performing all the hits that made these cockney’s famous: Gertcha, Sideboard Song, Rabbit, Ain’t No Pleasing You, Margate, Chas and Dave know how to give an audience a good time.

PUT ALL THREE DATES IN YOUR DIARY NOW


SEPTEMBER 2015

Sat 26 Sep, 7.45pm


MUSIC

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERSThis breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.

Don’t miss this fantastic show starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK.

Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your heart beat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: ‘I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!'

'The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more.'The Stage

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SEPTEMBER 2015

Tue 29 Sep, 7.45pm


Sat 26 Sep, 8pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 under-25s)

TALK

DAVID STARKEY: MAGNA CARTAThe UK’s leading constitutional historian, known for his forthright views, talks about the 13th century agreement that limited the power of the monarch for the first time.

There are few more stimulating thinkers, and few who understand better the way the most powerful have thought throughout history.

David's assessment of the situation then, and how our constitution stands today, will amaze and challenge you.

THEATRE

CRAZY GLUEPRESENTED BY SINGLE SHOE PRODUCTIONS

A wordless play about the messy side of marriage told through physical comedy, mime and a 1930's soundtrack.

Crazy Glue follows the comedic rollercoaster of a couple’s romance as they move from the blossoming of first love through to the thornier terrain of married life.

Inspired by the physical comedy of Buster Keaton and the madcap absurdity of Looney Tunes, Single Shoe Productions create a fusion of silent film nostalgia and cartoon antics.

Q&A AND BOOKSIGNING after the show

SCHOOLS WORKSHOP AVAILABLE Fri 25 Sep


SEPTEMBER 2015

Thu 1 Oct, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 under-25s)

POST SHOW TALK

MONTH 2015

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OCTOBER 2015

DANCE

WITHOUT STARS & THERE WE HAVE BEENPRESENTED BY JAMES COUSINS COMPANY

Intricate and beautiful contemporary dance from Britain’s rising stars.

Taking themes of love, loss and friendship from Haruki Murakami’s dark but beautifully tender novel, Norwegian Wood, James Cousins has choreographed a rich and powerful double-bill.

The inaugural winner of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Choreography Award, Cousins was chosen for his “refreshing desire to entertain” - the same reason those who see his work aare hungry to return.

'Intricate, beautifully danced… Cousins is a rising star.'The Independent

'Outstanding... Visually breathtaking.'The Stage

Fri 2 Oct, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £16

MUSIC

A CELEBRATION OF NEIL DIAMOND

With spectacular production and a world class powerhouse of live musicians, A Celebration of Neil Diamond promises an unforgettable night out for everyone.

Interspersed with humour and audience participation, Wayne Denton recreates the songs and evokes the atmosphere and memories of the era in his own style.

Come dressed for this seventies revival, sing, dance and lose yourself to hits such as Sweet Caroline, Love on the Rocks and Forever in Blue Jeans.


OCTOBER 2015

Wed 7 – Sat 10 Oct, 7.30pm Sat 10 Oct, 2.30pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £15 (£12 concessions and matinee performances)

COMMUNITY

SUNSET BOULEVARDNomads return this year with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece Sunset Boulevard.

Based on the classic black and white film about a faded silent movie star desperate to make a comeback, this musical includes standards such as With One Look and As If We Never Said Goodbye.

Sat 3 Oct, 7.45pm


COMMUNITY

APOLLO BIG BANDThe ever-popular Apollo Big Band returns to take you on a musical journey through time.

With the traditional sounds of Glenn Miller and Count Basie through to modern, exciting arrangements for Big Band, this show will include an entertaining collection of big band and vocal numbers and perhaps a surprise or two.

Fri 2 Oct, 8pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £12 (£10 concessions)Age guide 15+

COMEDY

JAMES ACASTER: REPRESENTYou’ve seen him on Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Russell Howard's Good News and heard him on his own Radio 4 programme, now’s the time to see him live.

'This is stand-up of the highest, most playful order.'The Guardian

'One of comedy's most original voices.' Evening Standard

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OCTOBER 2015

MUSIC

BARB JUNGR'S BLUE HOURS: LOVE ME TENDERBarb Jungr and her musicians return performing one of her classic and now rarely heard shows, Love Me Tender: The Songs of Elvis Presley.

This unmissable gig features completely refashioned Elvis songs.

Audacious and dark, Jungr re-imagined the Deep South with her extraordinary arrangements of songs such as Love Me Tender and Kentucky Rain, In The Ghetto and Always on My Mind, among others.

Arrangements by Adrian York and Jonathan Cooper were ground-breaking and live, this collection is deeply arresting and beautiful.

Fri 9 Oct, 8pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £16 (£14 concessions)

MUSIC

FAUSTUSPRESENTED BY NEW GREENHAM NEW FOLK

Representing the best in the current vibrant English folk scene.

Previously nominated for the Best Group Award in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Faustus brings to the stage three of the leading lights of their generation: Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy, Whapweazel, War Horse), Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Bellowhead) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast). Expect a virtuosic display of musicianship and testosterone.

Thu 8 Oct, 8pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £13


OCTOBER 2015

Wed 14 Oct, 7pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 under-25s) Running Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Age guide 8+

CIRCUS

PSS PSSPRESENTED BY BACCALÀ CLOWN

A grown-up clown show from a multi-award winning international company.

Irresistibly charming, Baccalà Clown’s award-winning show has seduced audiences across the globe.

In Pss Pss two highly skilled performers find magic in the mundane, using a unique blend of juggling, acrobatics, clowning and apples. Channeling Chaplin, these hapless dreamers transport you to a world filled with knowing glances, laugh out loud moments and impressive physicality. A showcase of modern clowning at its very best.

Winners of the Cirque du Soleil Prize, Swiss company Baccalà Clown create shows that are poetic, playful and vibrant.

'…one of the best clown pieces I've ever seen…unique…outstanding.'««««« Fringe Review

POST SHOW TALK

COMEDY

JULIAN DEANE & GARETH RICHARDSTwo comedians for the price of one.

Join Gareth Richards, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee 2010, for his fifth solo show of hilarious stand-up, silly jokes and gorgeously low-key comedy songs.

Joining the bill is circuit favourite Julian Deane. Celebrated across the country for his ingenious punch lines, perfect delivery and now the award-winning comedian (ITV’s Stand Up Hero, Laughing Horse winner) and writer (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week, Morgan Spurlock’s New Britannia).

'Quick, sharply written and endlessly repeatable lines'The Guardian (on Julian Deane)

Sat 10 Oct, 8pm


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OCTOBER 2015

Fri 16 Oct, 7.45pm


MUSIC

THE IRISH HOUSE PARTYDublin’s number one award-winning music and dance show offers the warmest of welcomes to the finest house party in town.

Starring All Ireland Champion musicians, fantastic presenters with great banter and not forgetting some excellent Irish dancing, this amazing multi-talented gathering deliver the best traditional night of musical entertainment the Emerald Isle has to offer!

The musicians will astound with their ability, craft and knowledge and take you on a journey of rhythm, song and dance in an intimate, friendly and homely atmosphere.

Inspiring a fun spirit everywhere, The Irish House Party look forward to sharing a great night of Celtic celebration in true Irish style

Thu 15 Oct, 7.45pm


COMEDY

JENNY ECLAIR: HOW TO BE A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN WITHOUT GOING INSANECatch the nation’s favourite grumpy old woman.

Semi-bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, Eclair puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund!

You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth.

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OCTOBER 2015

Tue 20 Oct, 10.30am

Corn ExchangeTickets £5 (FREE for accompanying adults) Age Guide School Years 5 & 6 Running Time 1 hour (approx.)

FAMILY

THE CHILDREN'S BOOK SHOW WITH PATRICK BENSONPatrick Benson talks about the creative process involved in illustrating a children’s story.

How do you take an author's words and turn them into pictures?

This is the job of award-winning illustrator Patrick Benson, who has worked with some of the finest children's writers - including Roald Dahl.

Join us as Patrick tells us all about the creative process involved in illustrating The Minpins, Roald Dahl's last children's story.

Sun 18 Oct, 7pm


COMMUNITY

FILM COMPETITIONPRESENTED BY YOUNG CORN EXCHANGE

An evening celebrating local film-makers.

Our resident event management group are inviting local groups and individuals to enter short films based around the theme of Childhood/Memories, to be screened in the Corn Exchange’s main auditorium. Come along to this red-carpet event and see the premiere of some great original work by local people.


OCTOBER 2015

Wed 21 Oct, 8pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £12.50 (£10.50 concessions) Age guide 12+ Running time 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) No interval

THEATRE

HE HAD HAIRY HANDSPRESENTED BY KILL THE BEAST

This award-winning comedy is a 1970’s detective werewolf mystery wrapped in a hilarious Hammer Horror.

The year is 1974, the sleepy town is Hemlock-Under-Lye and when werewolf attacks threaten teatime, there’s only one person you can call.

Expect a tale of supernatural slaughter combining beautiful projections, original music and quite an important pigeon.

Lock up your pets and batten down the battenbergs, He Had Hairy Hands is waiting...

'A deliciously macabre affair, rich and witty in its references, brilliantly detailed.'««««The Stage

'Incredibly, unbelievably funny.'««««The List

Tue 20 Oct, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £15 (£5 unwaged)

COMEDY

JEREMY HARDYThe expert in comedy, Jeremy Hardy returns to the Corn Exchange after 31 years of stand-up.

Last year, the tenth series of Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation was broadcast on Radio 4.

He is also well known for his appearances on The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.

POST SHOW TALK

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OCTOBER 2015

Fri 23 Oct, 2pm Sat 24 & Sun 25 Oct, 11am & 2pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £11 (£8.50 schools) Age guide 3+55 minutes (no interval)

FAMILY

WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARDPRESENTED BY LADYBIRD PRODUCTIONS

An exciting new stage show based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.

Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own!

Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure.

With live music, puppetry, plenty of audience participation and lots of laughs!

Thu 22 Oct, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £21.50 Running Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes interval)

MUSIC

SINATRA, SEQUINS & SWING: THE CAPITOL YEARS LIVE!The most exciting Big Band Swing extravaganza to hit the UK in years!

The show focuses on the hits, films and 50’s Hollywood glamour of the supreme ‘Capitol Records’ years of 1953-61, and is a genuine treat for any fan of Big Bands and Frank Sinatra, Rat Pack and Swing.

Boasting a world class 13 piece all-star orchestra, this relentlessly entertaining concert-style spectacular features over 30 huge hits including Chicago, World On A String, Come Fly With Me, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and more.

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Tue 27 Oct, 7.45pm


TALK

BLOFELD & BAXTER: ROGUES ON THE ROADBlowers and Backers are back with brand new outrageous reminiscences.

Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld is one of Britain’s most loved broadcasters, even in his septuagenarian years he is indefatigable at the mic, while legendary TMS producer, Peter Baxter has been corralling lost passports and errant broadcasters for over 34 years. Come ready to be shocked and entertained by good men behaving badly.

Sat 24 Oct, 7pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 under-25s)Age guide 5+

FAMILY

MORGAN & WEST’S UTTERLY SPIFFING SPECTACULAR MAGIC SHOW Time travelling magic duo Morgan and West present a brand new show chock full of jaw-dropping, brain-bursting, gasp-eliciting feats of magic. Perfect for kids and childish grown-ups.

'It’s impossible not to be impressed.' The Daily Mirror

Fri 23 Oct, 8pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £16 (£10.50 concessions) Age guide 14+

COMEDY

ROB NEWMAN: THE BRAIN SHOWA one-of-a-kind comedy show.

Can brain scans read our minds?

How can you map the mind?

Find out in this hilarious evening of entertainment that even includes a specially constructed MRI-hat!

'He is the funniest comedian I have ever seen…a passionate, chaotically brilliant comedian.'The Sunday Times

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OCTOBER 2015

Tue 3 Nov, 7pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £9 (£7 concessions, £6 for groups of 20 or more)

COMMUNITY

SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS FESTIVAL Several local schools will perform a selection of Shakespeare plays.

Come and celebrate the achievements of our local schools while enjoying a wonderful evening of entertainment. You will see Shakespeare performed as you’ve never seen it before!

Sat 31 Oct, 1pm, 3.30pm & 6pm

Corn ExchangeTickets FREE (must be pre-booked)

FAMILY

SKELETON BALLRound up your friends and family, get your most creative outfit on and join the scariest family event in Newbury.

There’ll be activities aplenty, spine-tingling story time, the chance to dance at the bone-jangling disco, prizes for the best fancy dress and much more at this year’s spook-tactular extravaganza.

Supported by

Wed 28 Oct, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £15 (£13 concessions) Age guide 14+

COMEDY

FESTIVAL OF THE SPOKEN NERD: JUST FOR GRAPHSThe science comedy phenomenon returns and this time they're off the chart.

Join acclaimed stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, experiments maestro Steve ‘Danger’ Mould and geek songstress Helen Arney for graph-a-minute fun on an unprecedented linear scale.


NOVEMBER 2015

Thu 5 Nov, 7pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £15.50 (£13.50 children, £52 family ticket)Age guide 6 – 12 years

FAMILY

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE!100% educational, 200% anarchic, 300% entertaining, 400% explosive!

Join us as Ministry of Science Live explodes onto the stage!

This is not your ordinary science show – it comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh.

But most of all is comes with a hovercraft built on stage…

Oh, and a Human Cannon too!

Fingers in ears advised…

Wed 4 Nov, 6.30pm & 8pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £8 (£6 for groups of 10 or more)

COMMUNITY

MANMADEPRESENTED BY CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FUZZYLOGIC DANCE

See the future stars of male dance.

Join us for an incredible showcase of the best of boy’s dance in West Berkshire.

This established project successfully engages and inspires young men across the county and produces some outstanding work.

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NOVEMBER 2015

Sat 7 Nov, 7.45pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £19.50 Age guide 16+

COMEDY

ONE MAN BREAKING BAD: THE UNAUTHORISED PARODYSixty awesome episodes. One awesome show. Join us on a rip roaring ride through the greatest television show ever made.

LA actor Miles Allen smacks the senses with his super-charged, hilariously accurate renditions of all the iconic characters. With over a million hits on YouTube, and sell-out runs at comedy festivals in Melbourne and Edinburgh, Allen’s incredible impersonations break all six seasons down into one, exhilarating, uproarious tour-de-force parody performance.


Tue 10 Nov, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £17.50Age Guide 14+

COMEDY

JOSH WIDDICOMBE: WHAT DO I DO NOWFresh from multiple TV appearances, including The Last Leg, now is the time to catch Josh live on stage doing what he does best: stand up.

Since he's been away from stand up Josh has been working hard on other things, but don't worry in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about, and now he has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes).

Fri 13 Nov, 7.45pm

Corn ExchangeTickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 under-25s)

DANCE

BEAUTY OF THE BEASTPRESENTED BY COMPANY CHAMELEON

An exciting mix of dance, theatre and original music combine to provide a funny, moving and subversive look at male group dynamics.

With an all-male cast, choreographed by co-artistic director Anthony Missen, Beauty Of The Beast peels back and uncovers the many faces of man - strength, camaraderie, vulnerability and hostility; and what happens when affiliation becomes identity.

With an exciting mix of collaborators, these exceptional performers showcase the company’s unique physical style and hold a mirror to our times.

Commissioned by The Lowry, DanceXchange & Live at LICA.

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NOVEMBER 2015


NOVEMBER 2015

Sat 5 Dec, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £12 (£10 concessions)

COMEDY

STEVE HALL & TOMMY ROWSONA great night out with two up-and-coming comedians.

So You Think You're Funny Winner 2011 and BBC New Comedy Finalist 2012 Tommy Rowson tells tales from Wales and London featuring bordello belles, vagabonds, vagrants and swindlers.

He is joined by rising star Steve Hall who is one of the lead writers on Russell Howard’s Good News.

Sat 21 Nov, 7.45pm


COMMUNITY

CAROLS AT THE CORN EXCHANGEPRESENTED BY THE SALVATION ARMY

A wonderful evening of carols to start the festive season.

This year’s invited band will be from Bristol Easton Corps, Bandmaster Anthony R Smith. The band has 35 members, a number of whom grew up in the corps at Easton and have learnt to play in the Young People's Band.

Be sure to join us for this ever-popular evening brought to you by The Salvation Army.

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NOVEMBER 2015

Sat 14 Nov, 7.45pm


MUSIC

SOLID GOLD 70S

Reviving the golden age of pop, the latest show from the creators of the Magic of Motown.

Glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems from Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, 10CC, David Essex, Suzi Quatro, David Cassidy, ELO, The Carpenters, The Osmonds, Bay City Rollers and more, from the super-cool band that have performed with Mike Oldfield, Asia and Ultravox.

Come and have the top of the pops time of your life.

Sat 12 Dec, 8pm

New Greenham Arts Tickets £15 (£13 concessions)

MUSIC

GERARD & THE WATCHMENPRESENTED BY NEW GREENHAM NEW FOLK

Music to warm your heart on a winter’s evening from one of the most widely praised acts on the UK’s alternative folk scene.

Expect stunningly beautiful and haunting songs from this four piece as they flit from guitar to banjo, double bass to drums and mandolin to percussion.

Dave Gerard’s glorious voice is the ideal vehicle for his poetic, beguiling lyrics.


DECEMBER 2015

Fri 11 Dec, 8pm

New Greenham ArtsTickets £13 (£10.50 concessions)

COMEDY

SO COMEDY LIVEA guaranteed giggle with a selection of great comedians.

Catch the winner of this year’s You Must Be Joking and two more ‘ones to watch’…

Jenny Collier 'Refreshingly original... Excellent.' ««««Broadway Baby

Robin Morgan 'A deft descriptive style with an air of control and observation becoming a man far advanced of his years. He’ll win you over within moments…' Cardiff Comedy Festival

OUTDOOR

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTOur annual Lantern Procession, a stunning winter event that brings the community together to celebrate the festive season.

Join in or just admire the candle-lit procession as it travels along Northbrook Street to the Market Place and soak up the atmosphere.

Sun 13 Dec, meet from 4pm to take part or 4.30pm to watch Northbrook Street, Newbury FREE (no booking required). All ages welcome

PUBLIC LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOPSCome and create your very own lantern for the Lantern Procession.

Drop in with your family to make a lantern in one of our FREE workshops. Please allow an hour and a half to create your lantern.

Sun 29 Nov, 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm New Greenham Arts Sat 5 Dec, 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm The Waterside Centre, Newbury FREE (no booking required) All children must be accompanied by an adult

LANTERN MAKING FOR THE BRAVEWork with professional lantern makers and create a more elaborate lantern ready for this year’s procession.

This activity is very popular, so early booking is recommended!

Sat 21 Nov, 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space, Greenham Business Park FREE (booking required via Box Office) All children must be accompanied by an adult

Photo by Ian Cummings

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DECEMBER 2015

Wed 16, Thu 17 & Sat 19 Dec, 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 18 Dec, 10.30am

New Greenham ArtsTickets £9Age Guide 3+Running time 45 minutes (approx.)

FAMILY

THE PRINCESS & THE PEAPRESENTED BY NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE CO-PRODUCED BY BANYAN THEATRE AND POLKA THEATRE

A beautiful production especially for 3 to 7 year olds. A wonderful introduction to theatre for little ones and the perfect alternative to the pantomime.

Once upon a stormy night, while the wind and the rain were howling outside, the Royals were all tucked up warm in bed. Suddenly there came a knock at the door and a very wet, very untidy girl was brought inside...

Become part of this playful and comic story of a prince in search of a ‘real’ princess, a clever queen, a girl who is not as she first appears, a tower of mattresses and of course a tiny pea.

This quirky and inventive adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s bedtime tale is played out among sheets and blankets with puppets, objects and dreamlike projections.

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DECEMBER 2015

Fri 18 Dec, 8pm


MUSIC

BARB JUNGR'S BLUE HOURS: BARB & IAN'S FESTIVE FEELINGSBarb Jungr's Christmas Special with special guest legendary jazz singer Ian Shaw.

Barb's Christmas and seasonal specials are always joyous and songful affairs. Ian Shaw is one of the most loved and best jazz singers in the UK. With several UK releases he is known not only for his terrific musicianship but also as a DJ, and comedian.

Together Jungr and Shaw will shake all the snow off the roof, and bring festive feelings to all.


DECEMBER 2015

Tue 8 Mar, 6.30pm, Wed 9 Mar, 10am & 1.30pm, Thu 10 Mar, 10am & 1.30pm, Fri 11 Mar, 10am & 6.30pm, Sat 12 Mar, 1.30pm & 6.30pm

Corn Exchange Tickets £15 (£13 concessions, £8 schools)Age guide 5+

THEATRE

THE WITCHESPRESENTED BY THE CURVE, LEICESTER AND ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON BY ROALD DAHL ADAPTED BY DAVID WOOD DIRECTED BY NIKOLAI FOSTER

Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family.

Witches absolutely detest children. They find them revolting and are planning to wipe them out like weasels! They want to squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. But one brave young boy and his grandmother have a plan to get rid of the witches for good… if only they can avoid being turned into mice.

Directed by Curve Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster, The Witches features a hugely talented cast of actor-musicians and mind-boggling illusions that will leave you flabbergasted!

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BOOKING NOW ALSO OPEN FOR

VISUAL ARTS


Fri 27 Nov – Sun 3 Jan

Corn ExchangeFREE

Tue 1 Sep - Fri 30 Oct

New Greenham ArtsFREE

VISUAL ARTS

EXPANSIONPRESENTED BY STUDIO 8 RESIDENT ARTISTS OF NEW GREENHAM ARTS

Studio 8 is a group of 9 artists resident at New Greenham Arts. They work in a variety of media, and their exhibitions over a number of years have showcased an exciting range of work that responds to a new and contemporary theme each year. This year the theme is Expansion.

VISUAL ARTS

PANTO INSTALLATION PROJECTCome and see the work produced by the Corn Exchange’s annual Panto Installation Project.

The project allows nine children from local primary schools, who would not ordinarily have ready access to the arts, to work with a professional artist to create their own unique pieces of art in response to our pantomime production.

All the pieces that are curated into this colourful exhibition are designed and made by participants and their classmates.

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SUPPORTERS 2015

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We also gratefully acknowledge support from:

SUPPORTERS

Corn Exchange gratefully acknowledges funding from:

We would like to thank all our volunteers for kindly giving up their time to the Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts. Special thanks to our Friends and Patrons, for generously supporting us.

SUPPORTERS 2015


THE GOLDEN TICKET APPEAL IS RETURNING THIS AUTUMN...We have an amazing opportunity for you to show your support for the Corn Exchange

Pick a seat and get the chance to win 2 tickets to every show in the Corn Exchange auditorium for a year! All you need to do is guess which seat in our auditorium is hiding the GOLDEN TICKET!

All proceeds raised from the appeal last year have gone towards the refurbishment and maintenance of our beautiful 150 year old building. Buying a ticket this year will help us raise vital funds for our Memory Café, Manmade boys dance project and Outdoor Events programme. Look out for more details in the autumn, don’t miss your chance to win!

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Talk To Us

0845 5218 218 Local call rates apply from landlines

Mon 10am - 5pm | Tue - Sat 10am - 7pm | Sun 11am - 5pm Sunday hours may sometimes vary. On bank holiday Box Office opens 1 hour before the show starts.

Email [email protected]

Season Booking OpensMembers + Friends priority booking opens Thursday 9 JulyPublic booking opens Thursday 16 July Some performances are on general sale in advance of the publication of the brochure

Become a member from £30 per year www.cornexchangenew.com/membership

DiscountsConcessions are available on selected shows for:Groups, under-18s, senior citizens, full-time students, key workers, registered disabled may not get a concessionary priced ticket - but could be eligible for a free companion ticket.

• Tickets are non-refundable except in the case of a cancelled event• In the case of a sold-out show £1 per ticket will be payable on tickets returned for resale and exchange. Postage £1.20 charge• Only one discount per ticket and proof required to collect concessionary tickets• Tickets for babies up to 18 months cost a £1 administration fee• Where Family Tickets are advertised, at least 2 of the 4 ticket holders must be under-19• All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult• Pushchairs and prams will not be permitted inside the auditorium• Some ticket prices include a contribution, of either £1 or 50p, to the investment fund levy. This is part of our agreed

contractual arrangements with the visiting company.

Terms

Data Protection The Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust is committed to complying with The Data Protection Act (1998) and to upholding the principles of good information handling practice.

Sign Upwww.cornexchangenew.com/signup

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Booking Fees From Thursday 9 July, all live events and live broadcasts (including encores) will be subject to a £1 booking fee when booked online or on the telephone. For films this will be 65p. This fee is capped at £6 in any one telephone transaction. Bookings made in person at the Box Office will be processed free of charge. Friends and Patrons are exempt from the Ticket Booking Fee. No fees are payable for any of our Get Involved programme.

Throughout our planned refurbishment, between Monday 27 July and Friday 4 September inclusive, no ticket booking fees will be charged on telephone transactions.

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BOOKING

Events wouldn’t happen without our team of dedicated volunteers. If you are over 18 and interested in taking part email [email protected] or call 01635 517965

Volunteers

New Greenham Arts 113 Lindenmuth WayGreenham Business ParkNewburyBerkshireRG19 6HN

• Visit www.cornexchangenew.com/access for full access information

• Please tell us when booking if you require an induction loop or if you use a wheelchair

• The Corn Exchange and New Greenham Arts are fully accessible by wheelchair and toilets are accessible

• Guide Dogs welcome

Access

Corn Exchange Seating PlanCorn ExchangeMarket PlaceNewburyBerkshireRG14 5BD

Visit Us

Corn ExchangeIs in the town centre and just 5 minutes walk from the train station. It is surrounded by a number of car parks, £1 after 6pm.

Travel

New Greenham Arts Is an 8 minute drive away from the Corn Exchange. A bus service is available. It also has a car park directly in front of the building.

VISIT US

The Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust is registered charity 1080567 and 3908975 company limited by guarantee. New Greenham Arts is managed by the Corn Exchange and funded by Greenham Common Trust.

Brochure design by Farrows Creative www.farrowscreative.comAll information correct at time of print on 23/06/15. Please check the website for up-to-date information


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