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Friday 6 July 49th Parallel & The Portman Connection Halifax Playhouse Film 7.30pmLet’s Celebrate! Halifax Minster Music 7.30pmA Bowl of Bedlam Le Metropolitain Restaurant Theatre 7.30pmMugenkyo Taiko Drummers Piece Hall Music 7.30pmA One Night Stand with Barrie Rutter Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough Theatre 7.30pmThe Nightflyers Big Band Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Music/Dance 8pm Saturday 7 JulyMaking Music Workshop Halifax Minster Music 10am & 1pmThe Great British Summer Holiday Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Theatre 11amHalifax Festival Youth Brass Band Inspire Centre, Calderdale College Music 9am – 12pmMad4Brass Bands Day Piece Hall Music 10amEureka! 20th Birthday Bash Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Mixed 10am – 5pmHandmade Parade in Halifax Woolshops Shopping Centre Mixed 10am – 4pmOpen Mic - Saturday Serenade Harvey’s of Halifax, The Restaurant Music 11am – 3pmOpen Mic - Music in the Museum Bankfield Museum Music 11am – 3pmbabyballet Live! Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Dance 1.30pmSwing Out! Robin Harris and Friends Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Music 8pm Sunday 8 JulyEureka! 20th Birthday Bash Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Mixed 10am – 5pmRSPCA Furry Friends Open Day RSPCA Halifax, Wade Street Mixed 11am – 3pmLister Lane Cemetery Open Day Lister Lane Cemetery Heritage 12.30pm – 3.30pmCalderdale Heritage Walk North Bridge Leisure Centre Heritage 2.15pmThe Heart of the Symphony Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Music 2.30pmThe Railway Children Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Theatre 6.30pmOne of Our Aircraft is Missing Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Film 7.30pmLuca Luciano in Concert Halifax Minster Music 7.30pm Monday 9 JulyCharles Dickens, the Hogarths & Halifax Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Heritage 2pmHalifax Festival Brass Championships Inspire Centre, Calderdale College Music 1pmAn Evening of Community Choirs Halifax Minster Music 7.30pmA Canterbury Tale Empty Space Theatre, Calderdale College Film 7.30pmSPACE Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Theatre 8pm

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Tuesday 10 JulyRoyal Scandals Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Heritage 2pmAdventurous Activities The Boiler House Workshop 6.30pmHalifax Civic Trust Awards Trail Prescott Street Heritage 7pmVillage of Vision Copley Church Heritage 7.15pmA Capella Gems All Soul’s Church Music 7pmIgnite Victoria Theatre Theatre 7.30pmMuch Ado About Nothing Manor Heath Park Theatre 7.30pmMysteries and Music at the Minster Halifax Minster Theatre/Music 7.30pmClown… The Circle Lounge Theatre 7.30pm In My Shoes Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Dance 8pm Wednesday 11 JulySinging for Fun Festival 2012 Victoria Theatre Music 9am & 1pmBe Inspired… Inspire Centre, Calderdale College Dance 1pmAnnapurna Schools Dance Project Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Dance 1.30pmHalifax Minster Chamber Choir All Soul’s Church Music 7pmWrite to Record Showcase Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Music 7pmWhite Rose Morris Men The Ring O’Bells & The Pump Room Dance 8pmBoiling Point Empty Space Theatre, Calderdale College Theatre 7.30pmHarold & Playback Theatre Viaduct Café, Dean Clough Theatre 7.30pm

Thursday 12 July Singing for Fun Festival 2012 Victoria Theatre Music 9am &1pmThe Ugly Duckling Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Theatre 10.30am & 1.30pmAdventurous Activities The Boiler House Workshop 6.30pmThe Colditz Story Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Film 7.30pmThe Lost Plays of Phyllis Bentley Halifax Playhouse Theatre 7.30pmBattle of the Organs Halifax Minster Music 8pmBig Si, Big Dick & other Big Names Guitar Zone Music/Comedy 8pm

Friday 13 JulySummer Schools Big Draw Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Visual Art 10am & 11amThe Lost Prince and the Girl from Halifax Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Heritage 2pmCity Landscapes & Habitats Sofa Café Visual Art 6pmVictorian Halifax Opposite Dews Garage Showroom Heritage 7.15pmThe Lost Plays of Phyllis Bentley Halifax Playhouse Theatre 7.30pm Low + support Halifax Minster Music 7.30pmThe Ian McMillan Orchestra Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Music/Literature 8pmDean Clough Comedy Night Viaduct Café, Dean Clough Comedy 8pm Saturday 14 JulyThe Vikings are Coming! Piece Hall Heritage 10.30amDrum Machine Woolshops / Westgate Arcade Music 11am, 1pm & 3pmMaking Music Workshops Halifax Minster Music 10am & 1pmThe Outback & Family Open Day! Jubilee Children’s Centre Mixed 10amBig Jubilee Sing Crow Wood Park Music 11amSaturday Serenade Harvey’s of Halifax, The Restaurant Music 11am – 3pmMusic in the Museum Bankfield Museum Music 11am – 3pmThe Lost Plays of Phyllis Bentley Halifax Playhouse Theatre 2.30pm & 7.30pmSwing-Jive Saturday – Learn to Jive! Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Dance 11amSwing-Jive Saturday Hop! Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Dance 1pm Street Art Festival Sofa Café Visual Art 2pmNot2Short – A Short Film Festival Sofa Café Film 6pm The Sentimentalists The Workshop Music 7.30pmA Night of Music & Comedy Totally Locally Shop, Dean Clough Music/Comedy 8pmThe Historians Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Theatre 8pm Sunday 15 JulyFestival Eucharist Halifax Minster Mixed event 10amRSPCA Furry Friends at Eureka! Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Workshop 12pm – 3pmMusic Heritage Trails Various Music/Heritage 1pm & 3.30pmA Tour with Anne Lister Shibden Hall Heritage 2pm – 3.30pmUnmythable Piece Hall Theatre 2pm If Music be the Food of Love… Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Music 3pmDeadfall Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough Film 7.30pmSummer Celebrations! A Festival Finale Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Music 7.30pmev

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exhibitions and on every day! Pride of Place Dean Clough Galleries Visual Art 10am – 5pmDean Clough in Lego Dean Clough Galleries Visual Art 10am – 5pmNobby Clark: 20 Years of Northern Broadsides Dean Clough Galleries Visual Art 10am – 5pmAfghanistan – A Fragile Hope Halifax Minster Visual Art 10am – 4pmVolatile Light IOU Studio, Dean Clough Visual Art 10am – 5pmCroft Myl Studios & Friends Pop Up Exhibition 248 King Cross Road Visual Art 12noon – 8pmTake A Second Dews Motor Group Showroom Visual Art Open throughoutArt for All Ages, A Year’s Work King Cross Library Visual Art 10am – 4pmBest in Show Top Floor, Piece Hall Visual Art 10am – 3pmSolo Exhibition Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Visual Art 9.30am – 5pmEchoes of the Past Freshbox Café Visual Art 9am – 3pmSmashing China & Pretty Pinnies Ginger Café Visual Art 9.30am–3.30pmThe 1950’s – Having it so good! Bankfield Museum Heritage 10am – 5pmFabulous Knitting Patterns Bankfield Museum Heritage 10am – 5pm Cocooned: New work by Sally Darlington Bankfield Museum Visual Art 10am – 5pmNon Olympic Sports in Calderdale Halifax Visitor Centre & Art Gallery Visual Art 10am – 5pmYoung Brilliance Halifax Visitor Centre & Art Gallery Visual Art 10am – 5pm Magnificent Miniatures Halifax Minster Visual Art 10am – 4pmGlass Art Workshops Wicked Gen Crafts, Savile Park Visual Art VariousA Few of My Favourite Things Calderdale Royal Hospital Visual Art Open throughoutHalifax’s Hemmingway & Haiku Various Literature Open throughoutKnitted Graffiti Piece Hall Visual Art 9am – 6pm

Reel Solutions presents…

A Tribute To Eric PortmanTickets: £5 per film, £20 for the season

Halifax born Eric Portman

(1901-69) was one of the great

British movie idols of the 1940s.

Throughout the war years and

beyond Portman was a formidable

actor, equally at home playing

heroes and villains. Several of his

movies are worthy of revival as we

remind modern audiences of the

power and importance of a star

who shone so brightly, so briefly.

A Bowl of BedlamBefore Bedlam Theatre Co.

Grand Salon, Le Metropolitain

Friday 6 July, 7.30pmTickets: £27.50 inc. 3 course meal.

(prebooking essential)

Enjoy a night of fantastic food and

engaging theatre in the beautiful

and historic Grand Salon. Before

Bedlam is a new theatre company

dedicated to new writing and

innovative theatre.

Come along, eat drink, laugh and

enjoy!

Book tickets directly from Le

Metro, 01422 300175. Speak to

Tony or Gill for menu options.

49th ParallelHalifax Playhouse Friday 6 July, 7.30pm

A Nazi U-boat is sunk by the

Canadian Air Force. The six

survivors, led by fanatical Lieutenant

Hirth (Portman), stumble through the wilderness

hoping to find freedom in neutral

America. Eric Portman’s breakthrough movie is a prime slice

of ‘40s propaganda with an all-star

cast that also includes Laurence Olivier,

Leslie Howard & Raymond Massey.

Plus: The Portman ConnectionAn Illustrated Lecture Join writer and broadcaster Tony

Earnshaw as he offers a reconsideration of the work of

Eric Portman, his Halifax roots,

career and legacy. A perfect opener

for this exciting season of films.

ThE rEST oF ThE SEASon:one of our Aircraft is MissingSquare Chapel Centre for the Arts

Sunday 8 July

A Canterbury Tale Empty Space Theatre,

Monday 9 July

The Colditz Story Square Chapel Centre for the Arts

Thursday 12 July

Deadfall Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough

Sunday 15 July

Let’s Celebrate! Calderdale Music Service &

guestsHalifax MinsterFriday 6 July, 7.30pmTickets: £7, Concession £5, Under 21s £3

A musical celebration for Calderdale. A varied and diverse

programme celebrating the

diversity of music making within

Calderdale and culminating in the

grand finale - Jerusalem.

Incorporating the Calderdale

Youth Orchestra and Wind Band,

Calderdale Music Service Choir

‘Voices Required’ and guests from

Parkinson Lane School Choir,

North Halifax Grammar School

Concert Band and the Clifton Hand

Bells.

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Did you know we have an App?

Visit the website

www.halifaxfestival.co.uk

for details of how to download it

and have the full Festival programme

on your iPhone or Android!

App kindly supported and created by Your

Business App. www.yourbusinessapp.com

Mugenkyo Taiko DrummersPiece Hall Friday 6 July, 7.30pmTickets: £15, Concession £12, Family £45

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums in a spellbinding display of fluid grace, precise choreography and sheer athleticism, brought to you by Europe’s foremost exponents of this ancient art-form.Through their 17 years of rigorous touring, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style that is uniquely their own.

Retaining the traditional spirit of taiko, yet creating a thoroughly contemporary sound.

The Nightflyers Big BandSquare Chapel Centre for the Arts Friday 6 July, 8pmTickets: £9, Concession £7, Family £25

Dance the night away to all your swing favourites from Glen Miller, The Rat Pack and much, much more!

The Nightflyers are a Bradford based big band formed in 2004 with just a handful of players; the band has grown in size and repertoire over the years with the exciting recent addition of fabulous vocalists.

Thrilled to be playing at Halifax Festival for the first time, the band are sure to leave you with a swing in your step!

A highly focused, perfectly synchronised, thrilling spectacle, and an unforgettable experience. Bring family, friends, something to sit on and enjoy the majestic Piece Hall at its best!

“It is, unashamedly, drumming as theatre, but also drumming as an almost religious experience… exhilarating to behold. Even if you’ve seen them before, you’ll be gobsmacked.” The Glasgow Herald

A one night Stand with Barrie rutterCrossley Gallery, Dean CloughFriday 6 July, 7.30pmTickets: £11, Concessions £9

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Northern Broadsides.

Born in 1946, Barrie Rutter grew up in a two-up, two-down in fish dock area of Hull. His acting career began colourfully, invited by an English teacher into the school play because he ‘had the gob for it’.

A One Night Stand is an intimate and entertaining choice of readings, memories and anecdotes from someone who will always have the gob for it. From the RSC to the National Theatre, Barrie establishing his ground breaking theatre company, Northern Broadsides back in 1992.

Book tickets directly from Dean Clough, 01422 255266, www.deanclough.com

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www.halifaxfestival.co.ukbox office: 01422 349422

Did you know we have an App?

Visit the website


for details of how to download it

and have the full Festival programme

on your iPhone or Android!

App kindly supported and created by Your

Business App. www.yourbusinessapp.com

Making Music WorkshopsLeeds College of Music &

Halifax Organ AcademyHalifax MinsterSaturday 7 July & Saturday 14

July, 10am – 12noon & 1pm-3pmTickets: FREE

Come along, make an instrument

or if you have one bring it with

you. With the help of staff from

Leeds College of Music you

will learn about rhythm and

performance and explore both

individual and group music

making.

There will be opportunity to hear

about and have try of the Minster’s

two pipe organs. A must for

anyone with an interest in music!

Suitable for young people aged

10-17. No musical experience

necessary.

handmade Parade in halifaxWoolshops Shopping Centre

Saturday 7 July, 10am – 4pm,

parades at 12noon and 3.30pmTickets: FREE

Join the parade! Come and make

your own parade art with artists

from the fabulous Hebden Bridge

Handmade Parade.

Join their giant puppets and funky

street band in parades at 12pm &

3:30pm. Come and help us bring

some dance and handmade fun

down the lanes of the Woolshops!

All ages welcome.

www.handmadeparade.co.uk

Sponsored by

Mad 4 Brass Bands DayMode For… presents Halifax Festival Youth Brass Band

Inspire Centre, Calderdale College

Saturday 7 July, 9am – 12pmTickets: £5 per delegate (bring own packed lunch)

Come and join the first Halifax Youth

Brass Band, bringing together young

brass musicians and percussionists

from around the region. A morning

of rehearsals will culminate in a

performance in the historic Piece Hall

at 1pm. All standards welcome. For

details of registration e-mail [email protected].

Mad 4 Brass BandsHebden Bridge Brass Band,

Halifax Festival Youth Brass Band

and others!Piece Hall Saturday 7 July, 10am – 4pmTickets: FREE

Join a host of Brass Bands from the

local area in the surroundings of one of

Yorkshire’s most iconic buildings. Mad 4

Brass Bands Day is an initiative from

The British Federation of Brass Bands.

Eureka! 20th Birthday BashEureka!The National Children’s Museum

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 July, 10am

– 5pmTickets: Free with museum admission

Help Eureka! celebrate their 20th

Birthday with a party weekend for all

the family. Watch owl and falconry

displays, join in with party games,

dancing and have fun clowning.

Promoting Change4Life and

supported by NHS Calderdale, the

Cooking Bus will be here too offering

families the chance to take part in

hands-on practical cooking activities.

The Great British Summer holidaySquare Chapel Youth Theatre

Square Chapel Centre for the Arts

Saturday 7 July, 11amTickets: FREE

Square Chapel’s talented Youth

Theatre groups celebrate the end of

their first year with “holiday” themed

performances for friends and family.

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open Mic at halifax FestivalEnjoy a leisurely lunch, indulge

in an afternoon of fresh cream

cakes and homemade scones, do

some shopping or wander around

Bankfield Museum in the company

of talented local musicians and

poets.

Saturday SerenadeThe Restaurant, upstairs at

Harvey’s of HalifaxSaturday 7 & Saturday 14 July,

11am – 3pm

Music in the MuseumBankfield MuseumSaturday 7 & Saturday 14 July,

11am – 3pm

Acoustic ArcadeWestgate ArcadeThroughout the week

Full programme of musicians

can be found at www.halifaxfestival.co.uk

babyballet Live with Twinkle the Bear and Friends!Square Chapel Centre for the Arts

Saturday 7 July, 1.30pmTickets: £5

Children’s favourite Twinkle the

babyballet Bear brings the magic

of babyballet to the stage with this

lively and upbeat performance.

Bursting with babyballet favourite

songs, fun and laughter, this

entertaining family show is

guaranteed to get you singing and

dancing along! Come and join the

FUN!

Please note: This performance

will be filmed; permissions will be

requested from each member of

the audience.

Swing out!Robin Harris and FriendsSquare Chapel Centre for the Arts

Saturday 7 July, 8pmTickets: £12, Concessions £10

Musical Director / Pianist Robin

Harris brings his troupe of fine

Jazz musicians back to Halifax

Festival for the second year

running.

Featuring sensational up and

coming talents , Obenawa who

combines smooth RnB influences

with classic Jazz repertoire and

Laurence Corns, featured singer

for the BBC Drama ‘Call the

midwife’, with his loveable foot

stompers from the 1920/30s to

get you on your feet.

The band will also feature Jay

Darwish (Double Bass), Saleem

Raman (Drums) and Steve

Chadwick (Trumpet).

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Eureka! 20th Birthday BashEureka! The National Children’s MuseumSaturday 7 & Sunday 8 July, 10am – 5pmTickets: Free with museum admission

Help Eureka! celebrate their 20th Birthday with a party weekend for all the family. Come along and watch owl and falconry displays and join in with party games, dancing and clowning fun.

Promoting Change4Life and supported by NHS Calderdale, the Cooking Bus will be here too offering families the chance to take part in hands-on practical cooking activities. From fruit kebabs to fruit smoothies, come aboard the Cooking Bus for some fun family food activities.

The heart of the SymphonyThe Orchestra of Square ChapelSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsSunday 8 July, 2.30pmTickets: Full £10, Concession £8

The symphony has long been the cornerstone of classical music - conveying every emotion from Beethoven’s drama to Dvorak’s tuneful lyricism. Relax with tea and cake or a glass of wine (included in the ticket price) and allow Orchestra of Square Chapel to present you with the very best bits of the very best works!

You will hear one movement from each of:Beethoven - 5th SymphonySchubert - “Unfinished” SymphonyMozart - 40th SymphonyDvorak - “New World” SymphonyTchaikovsky - 4th Symphony

rSPCA Furry Friends open DayRSPCA Halifax, Wade Street Sunday 8 July, 11am – 3pmTickets: FREE

The RSPCA are holding an Open Day to promote the small animals in their care! These Furry Friends often get overlooked when people visit the Centre; purely because they’re unaware they are there.

The whole week will be dedicated to these Furry Friends, come down and meet them and hopefully help find them new homes!

For more information contact Lauren on 07432 896283, [email protected]

Lister Lane Cemetery open DayLister Lane CemeterySunday 8 July, 12.30pm – 3.30pmTickets: FREE

Learn more about this fascinating place and the people laid to rest here. Are your family members among them? Members of the Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery will be on hand for questions and to offer guided tours.

Dean Clough & north BridgeCalderdale Heritage WalksMeet at the entrance to North Bridge Leisure CentreSunday 8 July, 2.15pmTickets: £3 (no pre-booking, just turn up!)

North Bridge was an important crossing point for centuries and the Dean Clough story goes from the world’s largest carpet mills to now, a centre for business and the arts. Includes a little ‘behind the scenes’ at Dean Clough.

For full details. please check www.calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk

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The railway Children by E. NesbitHeartbreak ProductionsEureka! The National Children’s MuseumSunday 8 July, 6.30pmTickets: £12, Concession £10, Family £38 (Pre-book your parking in Eureka! Car Park, £2 with tickets)

Life is about to be turned upside down for Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis... With inspirational storytelling and uplifting music at its core, this timeless classic guarantees to have the whole

Luca Luciano in ConcertHalifax MinsterSunday 8 July, 7.30pmTickets: £11, Concessions £9

Contemporary clarinet recital presenting 20th and 21st century music for clarinet accompanied by piano.

‘Masterful Clarinet!’ Italian born Luciano has developed an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso around the UK and overseas. His four solo albums are highly praised across three continents.

The programme features original material from the acclaimed albums ‘Neapolis’ and ‘Partenope’ by Luciano along with well known music by Berio, Vivaldi, Puccini, Gershwin and Kurt Weil.

Supported by GSG Pianos

family, whatever their age, on their feet and cheering.

Wrapped in a blanket of nostalgia, Heartbreak’s award-winning adaptation come to its natural home in the grounds of a Yorkshire railway station.

Bring family, friends, something to sit on and a mouth watering picnic for this evening of outdoor theatre at its very best!

Special Offer: £20, £16 Concession, £60 Family ticket, for both this performance and Much Ado About Nothing on Tues 10 at 7.30pm.

Reel Solutions presents…one of our Aircraft is MissingA Tribute To Eric PortmanSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsSunday 8 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5 per film, £20 for the season

The crew of crippled RAF bomber ‘B for Bertie’ parachutes into occupied Holland and is smuggled to a sea port by Dutch civilians. Portman plays Tom Earnshaw, a no-nonsense, taciturn Yorkshireman whose approach to potential captivity is one of stolid disinterest; he’s more interested in his sheep at home in Halifax.

ThE rEST oF ThE SEASon:A Canterbury Tale Empty Space Theatre, Calderdale College Monday 9 JulyThe Colditz Story Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Thursday 12 JulyDeadfall Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough Sunday 15 July

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Charles Dickens, the hogarths and halifaxIllustrated talk by David GloverSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsMonday 9 July, 2pmTickets: £5

Dickens came to Halifax in 1858 and his wife Catherine Hogarth lived here as a girl.

To coincide with the Bicentenary of Dickens’ birth in 1812 we explore this connection between this literary figurehead, the Hogarth family and their Halifax roots.

An Evening of Community ChoirsCSI: Halifax & Trinity Academy Community ChoirHalifax MinsterMonday 9 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5, under 21s £3

Inspired by the recent resurgence in Community Choirs, we are celebrating Halifax’s finest this evening.

Come along and enjoy a varied programme of choir music as we try to raise the roof of the oldest entertainment space in the town, Halifax Minster. You might even be persuaded to join in!

Sponsored by

Mode For… presentshalifax Festival Brass ChampionshipsInspire Centre, Calderdale College Monday 9 July, 1pmTickets: Entry £3 per class

Are you a keen brass musician? Then why not enter Halifax Festival’s inaugural competitive brass festival for musicians of all ages and abilities.

A variety of classes will be open to competitors from beginner to advanced standard.

For schedules and more information please [email protected] or contact the Box Office.

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Reel Solutions presents…A Canterbury TaleA Tribute To Eric PortmanEmpty Space Theatre, Calderdale CollegeMonday 9 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5 per film, £20 for the season

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s reworking of Chaucer’s epic 14th century tale is largely set in wartime Kent as an American army sergeant, a land girl and a British soldier make a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Portman plays the olde worlde local magistrate with his own unique views on fraternisation with American troops.

ThE rEST oF ThE SEASon:The Colditz Story Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Thursday 12 JulyDeadfall Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough Sunday 15 July

SPACE – The internationally acclaimed one man showNose2Nose, featuring Calderdale Theatre SchoolSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsMonday 9 July, 8pmTickets: £9, Concessions £7, Under 21s £5

No props, no set, no costume changes. Just one man, his stage and his audience.

What is ‘SPACE’? This infinite question is answered through an American psychic, an army general, a science professor, and many more characters in this fantastically energetic, hilariously clever and completely ridiculous comedy-tragedy.

Lone performer Timothy Mann will work with members of Calderdale Theatre School throughout the day, culminating in their involvement in the performance. You’ll have to come along to find out how!15

Get involved!As well as getting to as many events in one week as possible, there are lots of other ways that you can get involved in Halifax Festival this year!

halifax’s alternative to hemmingway and haikuCalling all poets and authors, or twitter, text message and Facebook fanatics... we want your poetry!

Taking Halifax as your inspiration, we would like you to think about the town, the Festival, the buildings or your community and put this into words.The idea is to create a 21st Century version of the haiku or Hemmingway’s six word short stories; by limiting your piece of writing to the length of a tweet, text message or a Facebook update – 140 characters.Please use one of these methods to submit your poem before Saturday 30 June. Tweet: @halifaxfestival #hxf Text: 07563 839403 Facebook: Halifax FestivalSelected poems will be displayed across the town throughout the Festival – look out for yours!

Knitted Graffiti Knit and Natter sessionsSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsEvery Tuesday from 12 June – 3 July, 5.30pm – 7pmOne of the highlights of last year’s Festival is back by popular demand. No experience necessary, we have lovely volunteers who can show you the basics. There will be some yarn available, please bring any spare that you have! We also have needles and crochet hooks available to borrow if you do not have your own. Refreshments will be provided.If you cannot attend but would like to take part or donate any wool, yarn or needles then please contact Lucy on:01422 353073 or email [email protected]


royal ScandalsIllustrated talk by David GloverSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsTuesday 10 July, 2pmTickets: £5

To help celebrate this Jubilee year, a collection of little known stories and musings about the Royal Family. From the early 19th Century and Prince Albert’s parents, through to 1982 and a little known great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, this talk will include lots of grand old images.

Village of VisionCalderdale Heritage WalksMeet by Copley ChurchTuesday 10 July, 7.15pmTickets: £3 (no pre-booking, just turn up!)

Copley is one of the first English industrial villages, both gothic and modern. Was its builder a shrewd businessman or enlightened philanthropist? Includes seeing the inside of Copley Church. www.calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk

Ignite The World of Sport through the eyes of Theatre...Victoria TheatreTuesday 10 July, 7.30pmTickets: £17, Under 16s £15

In celebration of this special year of sport, Ignite presents a wonderfully compelling journey through the history of this great competition, capturing the agonies and ecstasies of sport at the highest level in a manner never before depicted on the British stage.

The cast of Ignite demonstrate amazing skills and athleticism in this beautifully crafted tribute to the traditions and sportsmanship of these Games featuring events such as athletics, boxing, gymnastics and even synchronised swimming.The very best of dance theatre, acrobatics, comedy and stunning visual effects are combined to provide a hugely entertaining evening for all the family.

Discounts available and special school rates apply. Get more information and book directly at the Victoria Theatre Box Office: 01422 351158, www.victoriatheatre.co.uk

Adventurous ActivitiesCI AdventuresThe Boiler HouseTuesday 10 & Thursday 12 July, 6.30pm – 8.30pmTickets: £6 (prebooking essential)

Come and try three of the following activities or add to your existing skills: Street Surfing, Circus Skills, Ropes Course, Ladder Climb, Bouldering and Climbing, Zip Line, Archery and Caving. All safety equipment provided, please dress for sporting activity.

Suitable for adults and children alike, age 6+.

halifax Civic Trust Awards TrailMeet on Prescott StreetTuesday 10 July, 7pmTickets: FREE

Since 1992 Halifax Civic Trust has been making awards for high-quality new building and restorations in Halifax. This guided trail will take you to some of the award-winning buildings in Halifax town centre. Just turn up and meet our guides at 7pm on Tuesday July 10 at the former Clare Hall/Halifax High School in Prescott Street.

A Capella Gems Halifax Chamber ChoirAll Soul’s ChurchTuesday 10 July, 7pmTickets: £7, Concessions £5, Under 21s £3

Sacred Music for a summer evening. Come and enjoy the subliminal sounds of choral music spanning five centuries.

Excerpts from the Rachmaninov Vespers along with music by composers from the early Italian School; Gabrieli and Palestrina, English Tudor greats; Byrd and Tallis, through to the German Romantics and the modern British giants.

Halifax Chamber Choir comprises of 18 members and has its roots going back over 100 years. Their conductor is Bridget Budge.

Please note: Access to All Souls Church is via stairs and there are very limited facilities in the building.

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Much Ado About nothing by William ShakespeareHeartbreak ProductionsManor Heath ParkTuesday 10 July, 7.30pmTickets: £12, Concession £10, Family £38

The war is over... but not between Benedick and Beatrice! Amid a flurry of 1940s Air Force uniforms, a whirlwind of war time song and dance, this sexy, sunny production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy is full of sparkling merriment Infidelity, deception and mistaken identity bring a spectacle of comic and dramatic suspense. Will love take to the skies or take a nosedive and bomb?

Bring family, friends, something to sit on and a mouth watering picnic for this evening of outdoor theatre at its very best!

Special Offer: £20, £16 Concession,

£60 Family ticket, for both this performance and The Railway Children

on Sun 8 at 6.30pm.

In My ShoesRationale Dance Co.Square Chapel Centre for the ArtsTuesday 10 July, 8pmTickets: £5, Concessions £3, Under 21s £3

In a desperate bid to overcome their problems five very different people attend an EXTREME ‘hiphop therapy’ session. Lead by an eccentric therapist the group learn what its like to be in each others shoes.

Expect high energy, lots of laughter and a ton of hiphop dance moves that will blow you away!

Featuring a debut curtain raiser performance from the Square Chapel Street Dance group.

Mysteries and Music at the MinsterCalderdale Theatre School, Libellule Theatre & SambalifaxHalifax MinsterTuesday 10 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5, under 21s £3

A brand new piece of theatre created by Louise Clark from Libellule Theatre Company working with young people aged 12 – 14 from Calderdale Theatre School.

Using the magnificent backdrop of the Halifax Minster – both inside and out they will explore the 900 year history, touch on some of the fascinating stories and introduce you to the colourful characters and their forgotten world.

The evening will be concluded with a lively performance from Sambalifax, Halifax’s own Samba band based at the St. Augustine Centre.

Clown…Calderdale College Performing Arts StudentsThe Circle LoungeTuesday 10 July, 7.30pmTicket: £9, includes supper

A unique combination of Shakespearian verse, clowning techniques and bizarre culinary delights and is the first collaboration between Calderdale College performing arts students and The Circle Lounge, Halifax.

The evening offers the lucky audience members a chance to experience a real theatrical infusion of performance and food . Energetic and engaging performances mixed with an unusually fabulous supper, what could be better?

There are a limited number of tickets, we advise prebooking!

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Singing for Fun Festival 2012Northern Orchestral Enterprises LtdVictoria TheatreWednesday 11 & Thursday 12 July, 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pmTickets: £3

Providing the opportunity for primary school singing groups to perorm and be audience to a wide variety of repertoire from traditional songs to well known show tunes and pop songs.

Book tickets directly from from the Victoria Theatre Box Office 01422 351158

Be inspired…Calderdale College Dance AcademyInspire Centre, Calderdale CollegeWednesday 11 July, 1pm – 3pmTickets: FREE

Come and see a selection of Calderdale College Dance students perform and then stay and learn the dance with them!

Write to record ShowcaseSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsWednesday 11 July, 7pmTickets: £3

Join us for our annual celebratory “end of year” gig, showcasing the best of Calderdale’s talented young musicians from our Intro to Coda music programme – rock, folk, and indie – a really eclectic mix to suit all tastes!

Always a popular event - book your tickets as early as possible.

Supported with funding from

Annapurna Schools Dance ProjectA performance for parents and friendsSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsWednesday 11th July, 1.30pmTickets: FREE

Calderdale’s own Annapurna Indian Dance worked with three local schools: Abbey Park, Field Lane and Christ Church C of E (Sowerby Bridge), exploring Indian dance, culture and storytelling through a series of workshops.

This showcase for family and friends celebrates the end of the project in style.

halifax Minster Chamber ChoirAll Soul’s ChurchWednesday 11 July, 7pmTickets: FREE, donations will be accepted on the door

Join the Halifax Minster Chamber Choir and special guest Eric Fabrizi on violin for a beautiful evening in this very exceptional church designed by Sir G G Scott in 1856. Eric was a recipitant of the Northern Orchestral Enterprises Ltd Future Heroes award in 2011-12.

Please note: Access to All Souls Church is via stairs and there are very

limited facilities in the building.

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White rose Morris MenThe Ring O’Bells & The Pump RoomWednesday 11 July, 8pm – 10.30pmTickets: FREE

An evening of traditional English folk music and dance at two of Halifax’s oldest ale houses. The White Rose Morris Men have been dancing Cotswold Morris dances for nearly 60 years.

Throughout the summer they regularly appear at pubs around West Yorkshire, the dancing usually being followed by a session of folk music.

Boiling PointFull Force TheatreEmpty Space Theatre, Calderdale CollegeWednesday 11 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5, concessions & under 21s £3

When an annual trip to a music festival starts throwing up unexpected surprises, an overdose of unwelcome guests leaves Seb in a very frustrating situation.

With Russell, a self loathing agoraphobic loner, and Morris, a disabled chess champion deciding to crash the party, proceedings get taken to Boiling Point.

A debut performance from this new Calderdale based Theatre Company.

harold & Playback TheatreMonkeyheadsViaduct Café, Dean CloughWednesday 11 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5, concessions & under 21s £3

Monkeyheads brought you the sensational ‘Christie in Love’ last year and as promised have returned this year with some improvisational work. Come and join us for a semi-informal presentation using two styles of improvisational performance.

First a longform ‘Harold’ for your entertainment. Then, after a short break, They’ll perform some ‘Playback Theatre’: where they will need your ‘real life stories’ to improvise back for you.

So... It’s really two for the price of one. Come, join them and bring your audience participation hats.

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A One Night Stand with Barry Rutter

See Friday 6 July

Singing for Fun Festival 2012Northern Orchestral Enterprises LtdVictoria TheatreWednesday 11 & Thursday 12 July, 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pmTickets: £3

Providing the opportunity for primary school singing groups to perform and be audience to a wide variety of repertoire from traditional songs to well known show tunes and pop songs.

Book tickets directly from from the Victoria Theatre Box Office 01422 351158


The Colditz StoryA Tribute To Eric PortmanSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsThursday 12 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5 per film, £20 for the season

A gallery of familiar faces – John Mills, Bryan Forbes, Ian Carmichael, Lionel Jeffries and Portman – play the PoWs aiming to break out of the Germans’ “escape-proof” maximum security prison. A classic wartime thriller combining tension and comedy,

The Colditz Story is based on Major Pat Reid’s authoritative account of life “in the bag”.

ThE rEST oF ThE SEASon:Deadfall Crossley Gallery, Dean Clough

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The Ugly DucklingSealegs Puppet TheatreSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsThursday 12th July 10.30am & 1.30pmTickets: £5

Float downstream in this gentle, new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale.

Set on the banks of a magical river, brilliant storytelling, fantastic puppets and a delightful new musical score, makes this a must see show for little ones and their families.

You can even meet the puppets after the show!

Duration approx. 45 minutes. Suitable for ages 3+

Special Offer: £2 tickets available for Calderdale Schools. Contact Michaela O’Sullivan on 01422 353073 for more information.

Adventurous ActivitiesCI AdventuresThe Boiler HouseTuesday 10 & Thursday 12 July, 6.30pm – 8.30pmTickets: £6 (prebooking essential)

Come and try three of the following activities or add to your existing skills: Street Surfing, Circus Skills, Ropes Course, Ladder Climb, Bouldering and Climbing, Zip Line, Archery and Caving.

All safety equipment provided, please dress for sporting activity. Suitable for adults and children alike, age 6+.

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The Lost Plays of Phyllis BentleyHalifax ThespiansBar Studio, Halifax PlayhouseThursday 12 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5

An evening of rediscovery as Halifax Thespians perform three short plays by Halifax playwright Phyllis Bentley; The Hotel Riposo, Tommy’s Pickle and Too Many Brides have probably not been performed since they were first penned some 60 years ago.

There will also be readings from the author’s autobiography and other stories of her life and Halifax connections.

(Also performed Friday 13, 7.30pm

and Saturday 14, 2.30pm and 7.30pm)

Battle of the organsDavid Houlder and Simon LindleyHalifax MinsterThursday 12 July, 8pmTickets: FREE

Two master musicians and three magnificent instruments.

David Houlder has played all of the cathedral organs in England.

Simon Lindley has a long and distinguished history and association with Halifax Minster.among many other positions.

Battle of the Organs will feature the Halifax Minster Organ, the Wetheringsett Early English Organ, and the new Copeman-Hart Touring Organ supplied by Makin.

Big Si , Big Dick & other Big names!Guitar Zone CafeThursday 8pmTickets: £5, concessions and under 21s £3

An intimate collaboration of music, poetry and comedy.

Big Si sings lovely self-penned acoustic beauties, whilst Big Dick makes poetry mayhem.

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The Ian McMillan OrchestraSee Friday 13th


Summer Schools Big DrawSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsFriday 13 July, 10am – 11.00am & 11am – 12pmTickets: £1 per student, suitable for all school age groups.

Come along to Square Chapel and make a self-portrait using pastels, charcoal, pencils, pen and ink – whatever takes your fancy! Professional artists will be on hand to offer their expert guidance.

Open to school groups – places limited and booking in advance is essential.

Victorian halifaxCalderdale Heritage WalksMeet on Northgate, across the road from Dews’ car showroomFriday 13 July, 7.15pmTickets: £3, no pre-booking, just turn up!The town has a wealth of fine ornate buildings of mid/ late 19th century in its central area. We plan to see many of the best of them on this walk which lasts approximately 2¼ hours.

www.calderdaleheritagewalks.org.uk

The Lost Plays of Phyllis BentleyHalifax ThespiansBar Studio, Halifax PlayhouseFriday 13 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £5



(Also performed Thursday 12, 7.30pm and Saturday 14, 2.30pm and 7.30pm)

The Lost Prince and the Girl from halifax Illustrated talk by David GloverSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsFriday 13 July, 2pmTickets: £5

How did young Winifred Thomas from Halifax end up at Sandringham as friend and playmate to the young Prince John during World War I?

We will explore Winifred’s family background locally, the young King George V & Queen Mary and have the rare opportunity to examine some Royal artifacts passed down through Winifred’s family.

This event is supporting the Next Step Trust.

City Landscapes & habitats A Photography ExhibitionCurated by Dorota Kordecka and Maciej PiatekSofa CaféFriday 13 July, from 6pmTickets: FREE

Exploring the work of artists who re-create the city landscapes and its habitats into their own narrative art vision, this new exhibition will feature work from a selection of Polish artists.

Including Wroclaw based Malgorzata Senator and from Yorkshire based collective Lemona Gallera; Dagmara Kwietniewska, Emil Swat and Karol Wyszynski.

This interesting evening of art and photography will come toan end with a live concert.

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Low + support The Doghouse, Halifax Minster, Friday 13 July, 7.30pmTickets: £19.50

Known for their impressive live performances, Low are an American indie rock group from Minnesota, formed in 1993.

As of 2010, the group is composed of founding members Alan Sparhawk (guitar and vocals) and Mimi Parker (drums and vocals), joined by newer addition Steve Garrington (bass guitar).

Have a drink at the real ale bar whilst candles light the Minster for this truly memorable evening.

‘Low undeniably create a music of rare beauty. Elegiac and affecting, their unhurried evocations of intimacy urge reflection’ The Arts Desk

Tickets only available from www.doghouseuk.com, Revo Records (Halifax) and Jumbo Records (Leeds)

The Ian Mcmillan Orchestra presents homing InSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsFriday 13 July, 8pmTickets: £15, Concession £13, Under 21s £11

A steaming, pulsing collection of songs and musically illuminated stories.

Told by an orchestra, ring mastered by composer Luke Carver Goss and whirlingly dervished by Bard of Barnsley Ian McMillan, these tales of family, longing, love and long histories are like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

As featured on The South Bank Show, Loose Ends, Late Junction, The Mike Harding Show and the BBC Proms.

“It’s like theatre for your ears” folkwords.com

Dean Clough Comedy NightJoe Lycett, Jonathan Mayor & Martin MorViaduct Café, Dean CloughFriday 13 July, 8pmTickets: £8

Two of the north’s – if not the country’s – best comperes combine tonight with Martin Mor and Jonathan Mayor.

Mor’s originality and energy are almost a guarantee of a good time and Mayor, one time drag act, has long since swapped the sequins for an irresistibly urbane and sharp wit.

Joe Lycett is the archetypal ‘young man with a huge future’ (Time Out) – and that’s after 70 Edinburgh performances and appearing with Jimmy Carr on TV.


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The Vikings are Coming!York Archaeological TrustPiece HallSaturday 14 July, 10.30am – 4pmTickets: FREE (Small charge for some activities)

Fresh from the JORVIK Viking Centre will be a full day of living history, have-a-go sword fighting workshops, craft demonstrations and activities, meet the expert archaeologists with opportunities to handle artefacts, plus DIG for Viking treasure!

There will also be activities for children and families from Calderdale Museums Service and some unexpected surprises throughout the day!

The outback & Park Ward Family open Day!The Outback, Jubilee Children’s CentreSaturday 14 July, 10am – 3pmTickets: FREE

Join us to celebrate the opening of the new Outback building and community garden along with Festival celebrations and activities in Park Ward. Contact Jubilee Children’s Centre for further information, 01422 342552

open Mic at halifax Festivalsee Saturday 7 for details.

Saturday SerenadeThe Restaurant, upstairs at Harvey’s of HalifaxSaturday 7 & Saturday 14 July, 11am – 3pm

Music in the MuseumBankfield MuseumSaturday 7 & Saturday 14 July, 11am – 3pm

Drum MachineWoolshops Shopping Centre, 11amWestgate Arcade, 1pmWoolshops Shopping Centre, 3pmTickets: FREE

Drum Machine are a unique and vigorous drumming collective from the hills of Yorkshire.

They use traditional Samba Reggae instruments to create their pumping dance floor grooves influenced by drum and bass, hip hop, techno, dub and jazz.

They are a bateria, but with no trace of samba. Drum Machine have created their own genre.

www.drummachine.org.uk

Making Music WorkshopsLeeds College of Music and Halifax Organ AcademyHalifax MinsterSaturday 7 July & Saturday 14 July, 10am – 12noon and 1pm-3pmTickets: FREE

See Saturday 7 July for details

Big Jubilee SingCalderdale choirs, schools and you!Crow Wood ParkSaturday 14 July, 11amTickets: FREE

Come and celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with choirs from around Calderdale – Song sheets will be provided so that everyone can join in!

If you are in a choir and interested in singing or just want more information please contact01422 284417.

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The Lost Plays of Phyllis BentleyHalifax ThespiansBar Studio, Halifax PlayhouseSaturday 14 July, 2.30 & 7.30pmTickets: £5



(Also performed Thursday 12 and Friday 13, 7.30pm)

Street Art FestivalLemona Gallera presents

Kmiecik Sisters & FrikuSofa CaféSaturday 14 July, 2pm Tickets: FREE

Sofa Café will play host to an afternoon of street art performances from a collective of Yorkshire based Polish artists presented by Lemona Gallera. The Kmiecik sisters; Justyna, Dorota and Natalia will team up with Friku for live spray street art madness – everyone is invited to take part!

not2Short –A Short Film FestivalCurated by Maciej PiatekSofa Café Saturday 14 July, 6pm and after party from 9pmTickets: FREE

Following on from last year’s brilliant debut, this year will focus on a showcase of Polish shorts in the open-air for a truly memorable evening. The after party by Mint Tuna will kick off at 9pm with DJs playing a mix of Jungle, Reggae, House, Minimal and Electro with visualisations by Vj Pietrushka.

Swing-Jive Saturday - Learn to Jive!Hepcats Jive ClubSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsSaturday 14 July, 11am – 12pmTickets: £5, £12 for both the lesson and

Hop in the afternoon!

Get the moves with TC & Jocey-B, it’s easy, it’s fun and it’s cool – you’ll have a ball!

This introduction will have you on the dance floor, ready for the afternoon Hop. You will have the basis on which you can build a whole repertoire of moves and styles such as Charleston, Swing, Strolls and Bop.

No experience necessary.

Swing-Jive Saturday hop!TC & the SwingcatsSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsSaturday 14 July, 1pm – 5pmTickets: £9, £12 for both the Hop and the lesson in the morning!

Whoop it up on the dance floor with TC and the Swingcats and our fabulous vocalist Miss Em Brulee.

1930s/40s and 50s, Hot Swing, Jumpin’ Jive, Rockabilly Boogie, Cowboy Jazz and R&B... with everything from Bob Wills to Big Sandy and Ella Fitzgerald to Ruth Brown this is good time music for a good time Saturday afternoon.

Vintage dress encouraged – see you on the dance floor!

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A night of Music and ComedyBig Si & Big DickTotally Locally Cafe & Grocery, Dean CloughSaturday 14 July, 8pmTickets: £8, concessions £5

Yorkshire based Simon Kelly and Richard Eccles are Big Si and Big Dick, bringing music, poetry and comedy in big dollops to Halifax’s newest ‘Totally Locally’ venue!

Big Si sings lovely self-penned acoustic beauties, Big Dick makes poetry mayhem and there’s a host of startling Big Name entertainers. Plus the world famous Collective Wealth Poetry Competition. Where music and poetry meet thongs.

rSPCA Furry Friends at Eureka!Eureka! The National Children’s MuseumSunday 15 July, 12pm – 3pmTickets: FREE (regular museum entry applies)

As part of their ‘Furry Friends Week’ the RSPCA will be bringing their ‘friends’ to Eureka! This is an opportunity to learn more about small animals as pets and to ask advice on your own pets. So bring the family down and enjoy a fun afternoon with the RSPCA’s Furry Friends!For more information contact Lauren on

07432 896283, [email protected]

A Tour with Anne ListerShibden HallSunday 15 July, 2pm - 3.30pmTickets: Included in Shibden Hall admission, £3.50, concessions £2.50

A tour of the Hall and grounds at Shibden Hall to find out more about Anne Lister and her fascinating life. No booking required, but numbers limited, so turn up early!

The SentimentalistsThe WorkshopSaturday 14 July, 7.30pmTickets: £9, concessions £7, family ticket £25

Standing for lyricism, lovely music, and character, Sentimentalists present the songs of Joe Plugge and Phil Fowler, the incredible lyrics are an exciting mix of dark humour, sarcasm, wit, and the right amount of rawness.

An evening full of songs of melancholia, irony and gentle defiance played by top quality musicians and sung by the downbeat, charismatic Phil Fowler. A great night with an outstanding front-man and very talented musicians.

You won’t be disappointed!

The historiansHotIce TheatreSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsSaturday 14 July, 8pmTickets: £11, concessions £9

Stepping, shell-suited out of the 1990’s, Chucker and Mucker’s lives offer a lens on the extraordinary history of Halifax. Belting breakneck over hill and down cul-de-sac, they run amok, terrorising Woolworths, traumatizing pets, decimating dance floors and discovering that sometimes home can be an unfamiliar place…

A funny, touching and unlikely tale of friendship between two teenagers and their town.

*****FringeGuru ****Three Weeks ****Funny Women ****Edinburgh Festivals MagazineWinner: Fringe Media Network Editor’s

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Musical heritage TrailDoghouseSunday 15 July, 1pm (meet at North Bridge Leisure Centre) & 3.30pm (meet outside McDonalds)Tickets: £5

Following last year’s sell out trails, another chance to explore the long gone Halifax venues. From The Kinks to Dusty Springfield, The Cure, Pulp and many more.

Halifax has a fantastic (and surprising) musical heritage and you will revisit the old haunts and clubs of the town in the company of Doghouse promoter Michael Ainsworth and local author Trevor Simpson.

Approx 90 minute tour.We can’t guarantee which venues the trail will go to. A superb illustrated map is included in the ticket price and the tour finishes at Cookies Bar where nibbles will be served.


DeadfallA Tribute To Eric PortmanCrossley Gallery, Dean CloughSunday 15 July, 7.30pmTickets: £5 per film, £20 for the season

Portman’s last meaty role was one he grappled to his heart. As an ageing safecracker, he hires cat burglar Michael Caine to rob the contents of a safe in a Mediterranean house.

He gives the film’s most nuanced performance – one of regret, guilt and lifelong pining for a lost love – as a mysterious man with a closet full of skeletons.

If Music Be the Food of Love…

A Piano recital with Emilie CapuletSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsSunday 15 July, 3pmTickets: £11, concession £9, family ticket £35

Following her acclaimed recital at Square Chapel in 2011, Emilie returns with a programme for the whole family. Twinkle among the stars with Mozart’s 12 Variations on ‘Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman’, ride the waves with Beethoven’s Tempest sonata, Tchaikovsky’s Barcarolle, and Ravel’s Jeux d’Eaux. Be blown away by the intense romantic drama of Chopin’s fourth Ballade, and be dazzled by the shimmering visions of Debussy’s Preludes.

Afternoon tea and cakes during the interval is included in the ticket price.

“... a pianist with immense talent who enchants and enthrals her audience.” La Provence

UnMYThABLETemple TheatrePiece HallSunday 15 July, 2pmTickets: £9, concessions £7, family ticket £25

All the greatest Greek myths in just one hour - get ready for the journey of a lifetime. Set sail with Jason and the Argonauts as he takes on his greatest mission: the quest to bring back the Golden Fleece.

Legendary heroes, deadly monsters, epic fights and fantastical flights are all brought vividly to life in an unmythable adventure for everyone aged 8 to 88.

“Making merry with the past is a popular theatrical tradition profitably exploited over the years by the likes of the Monty Python team…Newer to the ranks — but every bit as expert — are Temple Theatre” Oxford Times

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As a not for profit organisation, we rely on the support of local businesses and individuals to keep the Festival going. There are many ways you can do this, either through a donation or by providing a service for us in kind.

Every penny donated goes towards the events, hiring venues, paying artists and making sure that you know what is happening!£50 can pay for a family workshop session with a professional musician£150 can pay for the materials to host an art exhibition£300 can pay for the debut performance of a new theatre company… and these are just for starters.

For more information how you can support us visit www.halifaxfestival.co.uk

Summer Celebrations! A Festival FinaleHalifax Concert BandSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsSunday 15 July, 7.30pmTickets: £9, concessions £7,

family ticket £25

Halifax Concert Band is delighted to be returning to Square Chapel in the summer, bringing this year’s Halifax Festival to a close. Join us for the Festival Finale.

An evening of music reflecting 2012, a year of celebration - including Olympic themes, Summer sizzlers, the best of British and ceremonial gems.

A great programme, filled with fun, all-round entertainment and something for everyone!

Become a halifax festival supporter!


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exhibitions & installationsPride of PlaceAn exhibition of work from Halifax homes…Upstairs Galleries, Dean CloughSaturday 26 May to Sunday 16 September, 10am – 5pmAdmission: FREE

Most homes have got a picture or an art work that is cherished. It might be a painting by a ‘famous name’ that has been in the family for generations; it could be a rustic work from an ancestral county or country; it could even be something created by a family member that has a special significance (from a child’s drawing to a tapestry!).

Pride of Place hopes to turn up beautiful , stories and surprises – and give people the chance to share their treasures with the rest of Calderale – and beyond.

This exhibition is being specially curated for

Halifax Festival. For more information call

01422 250250.

Dean Clough in LEGo!ComEd Gallery, Dean CloughOngoing, 10am – 5pmAdmission: FREE

The LEGO brick model of Dean Clough is nearly half way into its five year schedule. Modellers Michael Le Count and Tony Priestman estimate that they’ll end up using a million bricks and that – at 35 foot long – the finished product will be one of the largest LEGO models in the world.

Volatile Light IOU TheatreIOU Studio, Dean CloughSaturday 24 March to Saturday 28 July (not Sundays), 10am – 5pmAdmission: FREE

A mesmerising mechanical sound and light installation from IOU, one of the UK’s most inventive companies. Come and place yourself at the centre of a tiny universe created through an innovative mix of computer software and mechanical sculptures.

You can also try creating your own light painting in the interactive room.

Visitors are advised to contact IOU in advance as there are occasions when the installation will not be accessible to the public. Suitable for all ages.

www.ioutheatre.org 01422 369217

nobby Clark: 20 years of northern BroadsidesCrossley Gallery, Dean CloughSaturday 26 May to Sunday 16 September, 10am – 5pmAdmission: FREE

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Barrie Rutter’s Northern Broadsides Theatre Company this summer, the Dean Clough Galleries has devoted its premiere exhibition space to a large-scale photography show by Nobby Clark.

One of the UK’s foremost theatre photographers, Nobby has worked with all the major English theatre ballet and opera companies, exhibited in the Victoria and Albert Theatre Musuem, the Royal National Theatre and toured both the UK and Australia.

Nobby has also, of course, been the exclusive photographer for Northern Broadsides since its inception. Besides being an object lesson in stage photography, the exhibition at Dean Clough is a chance to recall, admire and even regret having missed the scores of acclaimed Northern Broadside productions over the last 20 years.

Afghanistan: A Fragile hope? Peace and reconciliation for a Torn CountryA New Touring Fine Art Exhibition by Sally DarleyHalifax MinsterThursday 5 July to Friday 17 August, 10am – 4pmAdmission: Exhibition FREE, Opening event £5.50

Join Sally Darley for the public opening of the exhibition on Thursday 5 July at 6.30pm with a talk and demonstration at 7.30pm.

This poignant exhibition will be in the Wellington Chapel and the South Choir of the beautiful Halifax Minster.

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Volatile Light IOU TheatreIOU Studio, Dean CloughSaturday 24 March to Saturday 28 July (not Sundays), 10am – 5pmAdmission: FREE

A mesmerising mechanical sound and light installation from IOU, one of the UK’s most inventive companies. Come and place yourself at the centre of a tiny universe created through an innovative mix of computer software and mechanical sculptures.

You can also try creating your own light painting in the interactive room.

Visitors are advised to contact IOU in advance as there are occasions when the installation will not be accessible to the public. Suitable for all ages.

www.ioutheatre.org 01422 369217

Croft Myl Studios & Friends Pop Up ExhibitionKeith Murdoch, Jen Bray, Void Arts, Eight Eyes Media, Andy Simmonds, Genevieve Thompson

248 King Cross RoadSaturday 7 – Sunday 15 July, 12noon – 8pmAdmission: FREE, although donations

to East Street Arts are encouraged

A shop in King Cross is transformed into an art gallery for one week only as it showcases some of the best work by local artists including those from Crofy Myl studios.

You will see photography, youth work, paintings and glassware.Croft Myl Studios and the King Cross Pop Up Exhibition are run by East Street Arts, a Leeds based contemporary arts organisation.

For more information visit eaststreetarts.org.uk

We advise you check the Festival website www.halifaxfestival.co.uk for full details of opening times before planning your visit.

Echoes of the PastVaughan RobertsThe Freshbox CaféFriday 6 - SundayAdmission: FREE

Enjoy a coffee and cake whilst being taken on a photographic journey into the history of our region with local photographer Vaughan Roberts. The images show real places and the passion with which they were taken is immediately evident. Combining atmosphere, reality and the recreation of times gone by see if you can spot your favourite view or building.

All work is available to buy.

Smashing China and Pretty PinniesKatherine Sainsbury and Clare HindGinger CaféOngoing, Tuesday – Saturday 9.30am – 3.30pmAdmission: FREE

Exploring the art of recycling. Katherine’s Mirror Mosaics transform old china into stunning designs for your home while Clare creates pretty, yet practical pinnies from recycled textiles.

All work is available to buy.

Solo ExhibitionCalderdale College HND Fine ArtSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsMonday 9 July – Friday 13 July, 9.30am – 5pm,Admission: FREE

A chance to see prize winning work from Calderdale College’s well known HND Fine Art course

at based in Todmorden.

Art for All Ages – A Years WorkSquare Chapel’s Square Circle Painting Class & Youth Art GroupKing Cross LibraryFriday 6 – Saturday 14 July, 10am – 4pmAdmission: FREE

An impressive exhibition of work created over the past year by Square Chapel’s Square Circle Over 50’s Painting group and the Under 16s Youth Arts Group. Both groups attend weekly workshops at Square Chapel led by professional artists - for more information please visit www.squarechapel.co.uk

Best in ShowCalderdale College Art & DesignTop Floor at the East Side, Piece HallMonday 9 July – Friday 13 July, 10am – 3pmAdmission: FREE

A selection of the most creative work from students graduating in 2012 from Art & Design courses at Calderdale College.

Take a SecondA collections of Calderdale ArtistsDews Motor Group Showroom in Old LaneAdmission: FREE

Take a moment to step back and look at life in a different way. Wander past our outdoor gallery and each piece will evoke an emotion or make you stand back and think.

Give yourself the opportunity to see something that may change your outlook forever.

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The 1950’s – having it so good!Bankfield MuseumSaturday 2 June – Sunday 15 JulyAdmission: FREE

To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this exhibition explores the everyday life and important events in the 1950’s. Everything from fashion and design to the Suez Crisis. The 1950’s started with rationing and austerity, but by the end of the decade many were experiencing a new found affluence.

Glass Art WorkshopsGenevieve ThompsonWicked Gen Crafts, Savile ParkPlease book in advance, contact Genevieve directly on 07929 724349 or [email protected]. Ticket

prices include refreshments, lunch where

appropriate and all materials. For more

information visit www.wickedgencrafts.

co.uk

FUSED GLASS TASTER, Friday 6 July, 10am – 12pmTickets: £25 Come and learn about fused

glass and make a trinket dish, a window

hanger and a pendant.

GLASS APPLIqUé , Friday 6 July, 2pm – 5.30pmTickets: £45 You will cut glass and glue pieces onto a clear piece of glass according to a design of your choice. Once completed you will have a stunning

piece of art to keep and hang in a window.

FUSED GLASS TASTER, Saturday 7 July or Sunday 8 July, 2pm – 4pmTickets: £25 Come and learn about fused

glass and make a trinket dish, a window

hanger and a pendant.

MAKE A MOSAIC MIRROR, Saturday 7 July or Sunday 8 July 9.30am – 1pmTickets: £45 Using glass terrasae tiles you will decorate around a small mirror to make a stunning finished piece to take home.

Fabulous Knitting PatternsBankfield MuseumSaturday 2 June – Saturday 7 JulyAdmission: FREE

To complement the ‘Having it so Good!” exhibition there will be a display of knitting patterns from the 1950’s and 60s. From balaclavas to dresses, this is a reminder tat knitting has always been a popular pastime and has inspired all ages to have a go.

Cocooned: New work by Sally DarlingtonBankfield MuseumSaturday 2 June – Sunday 29 JulyAdmission: FREE

These new mixed media works by Sally represent an imaginary journey, taking inspiration from the life cycle of a silk worm. There is also an opportunity to purchase original pieces from this stylish exhibition.

non olympic Sports in CalderdaleHalifax Photographic SocietyHalifax Visitor Centre & Art GallerySaturday 12 May – Friday 22 JulyAdmission: FREE

As Great Britain and the world celebrates the Olympics, this exhibition takes the opportunity to highlight many of the non-Olympic sports that are enjoyed around Calderdale.

Young BrillianceHalifax Visitor Centre & Art GallerySaturday 16 June – Sunday 5 AugustAdmission: FREEAn exciting exhibition of vibrant mixed media artworks created by students from Calderdale’s High Schools.

exhibitions & installations

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INTRODUCTION TO STAINED GLASSTuesday 10 July, 9.30am – 5pmTickets: £85 Learn leaded stained glass

techniques and make your own panel to

take home.

INTRODUCTION TO FUSED GLASS Wednesday 11 July or Sunday 15 July, 9.30am -5pmTickets: £90 You will be introduced to the

fused glass process and work with coloured

glass, frits and powders. You will work

through a series of exercises and finish by

making a platter using the techniques you

have learned.

A DAY WITH MOSAICSThursday 12 July, 9:30am – 5pmTickets: £85 Spend a day making a mosaic

mirror, clock or paving stone.

COPPER FOILED FLOWERSFriday 13 July, 9:30am - -5pmTickets: £45 Come and learn about glass

copper foiling techniques and make some

flowers to hang in your window.

Knitted GraffitiFriday 6 July – Sunday 15 JulyPiece Hall & Halifax Town CentreAdmission: FREE

One of the highlights of last year’s Festival is back by popular demand. Look out for the Knitted Graffiti on your travels around the town and see if you can spot the new pieces as they appear throughout the week!We want to encourage as many people to take part as possible!

Take part! Join us for Knit and Natter sessionsSquare Chapel Centre for the ArtsEvery Tuesday from 12 June – 3 July, 5.30pm – 7pmNo experience necessary, we have lovely volunteers who can show you the basics. There will be some yarn available, please bring any spare that you have! We also have needles and crochet hooks available to borrow if you do not have your own.

Refreshments will be provided.If you cannot attend but would like to take part or donate any wool, yarn or needles then please contact Lucy on 01422 353073 or email [email protected]

A Few of My Favourite ThingsMrs MillCalderdale Royal Hospital, FoyerFriday 6 – Sunday 15 JulyAdmission: FREE

Calderdale based artist Mrs Mill has been working with patients in the stroke rehabilitation ward at the Hospital to create beautiful work using mono-printing, mark making and collage techniques.

Exploring ideas of individuals and their favourite things, each work provides a unique insight into the personalities of the person that has created it.

For more information about Mrs Mill visit www.mrsmill.info

halifax’s alternative to hemmingway and haikuCalling all poets and authors, or twitter, text message and Facebook fanatics... we want your poetry!Taking Halifax as your inspiration, we would like you to think about the town, the Festival, the buildings or your community and put this into words.

Create a 21st Century version of the haiku or Hemmingway’s six word short stories; by limiting your piece of writing to the length of a tweet, text message or a Facebook update – 140 characters.Please use one of these methods to submit your poem before Saturday 30 June. Tweet: @halifaxfestival #hxf Text: 07563 839403Facebook: Halifax FestivalSelected poems will be displayed across the town throughout the Festival – look out for yours!

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Key venuesSquare Chapel Centre for the Arts10 Square Road, HX1 1QG,


halifax MinsterCauseway, HX1 1QL, 01422 355436, [email protected]

Piece hallBlackledge, HX1 1RE, 01422 321002

Victoria TheatreFountain Street, HX1 1BP,


halifax PlayhouseKing Cross Street, HX1 2SH,


Inspire Centre, Calderdale CollegeFrancis Street, HX1 3UZ, 01422 357357

Dean Clough GalleriesDean Clough Mills, HX3 5AX,


other venues248 King Cross road HX1 3JL07980 580322

All Soul’s Church Haley Hill, Boothtown, HX3 6ED 01422 355436

Bankfield Museum Akroyd Park, Boothtown Road, HX3 6HG 01422 354823

Calderdale CollegeFrancis Street, Halifax, HX1 3UZ01422 357357

Calderdale royal hospital Salterhebble, HX3 0PW01422 357171

Crow Wood Park Rochdale Road, HX2 7JZ01422 284417

how to book Book your tickets online*,

in person or over the phone:


Box Office: 01422 349422 Halifax Festival @ Square Chapel Centre for the Arts

10 Square RoadHalifaxHX1 1QG The Box Office is open 9.30am- 5pm Monday to

Friday, 11am -3pm Saturday.

Opening hours will be extended during the Festival.

Payment can be made by cash, cheque or with all

major credit and debit cards.

*Online sales are available for most events, check

the website for full details. Some event tickets are

only available directly from the venue.

The Halifax Festival Box Office is managed by

Square Chapel Centre for the Arts, for terms and

conditions of ticket sales, please see

www.squarechapel.co.uk

or ask us to send you a copy.

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other venues248 King Cross road HX1 3JL07980 580322

All Soul’s Church Haley Hill, Boothtown, HX3 6ED 01422 355436

Bankfield Museum Akroyd Park, Boothtown Road, HX3 6HG 01422 354823

Calderdale CollegeFrancis Street, Halifax, HX1 3UZ01422 357357

Calderdale royal hospital Salterhebble, HX3 0PW01422 357171

Crow Wood Park Rochdale Road, HX2 7JZ01422 284417

Viaduct Café, Dean Clough Dean Clough Mills, HX3 5AX 01422 250250

Dews Motor Group ShowroomOld LaneHX3 6TF 01422 360636

Empty Space TheatreCalderdale CollegeFrancis Street, Halifax,HX1 3UZ 01422 357357

Eureka! The national Children’s MuseumDiscovery Road, HX1 2NE 01422 330069

The Freshbox Café 38/40 Market Street, HX1 1PB 01422 340125

Ginger Café 11 Northgate, HX1 1UR 07775 570923

Guitar Zone Café 2 Crossley StreetHX1 1UG 01422 355 668

harveys of halifax Commercial StreetHX1 1LJ 01422 331188

IoU Studio Dean Clough MillsHX3 5AX 01422 369217

Jubilee Children’s Centre Lightowler Road, HX1 5NB 01422 362 120

King Cross Library151 Haugh Shaw Road, King Cross, HX1 3BG 01422 288028

Le Metropolitain Somerset House, Rawson Street, HX1 1HA 01422 300175

Lister Lane Cemetery Lister Lane, HX1 5JT

Manor heath ParkSavile Park, HX3 0EB 01422 365 631

rSPCAWade Street Wade Street, HX1 1SN 01422 365628

Shibden hall Lister’s Road, HX3 6XG 01422 352246

Sofa Café 161 King Cross RoadHX1 3LN 07872 902753

The Boiler house Boys Lane, Shaw Lodge Mills, HX3 9ET – 01422 410727

The Pump room New Road, HX1 2LH

The ring o’Bells 3 Upper Kirkgate, HX1 1QS

The Workshop 7-9 St James Street, HX1 5SU 01422 323688

Totally Locally Cafe & Grocery F MillDean Clough MillHX3 5AX

Westgate Arcade Town Centre, HX1 1DJ 01422 345525

Wicked Gen Crafts 17 Swires Road, HX1 2ER 07929 724349

Woolshops Shopping CentreTown Centre, HX1 1RU 01422 430500

where it’s all happeningwww.halifaxfestival.co.ukbox office: 01422 349422

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Design by Chris Sands www.youareherecreative.co.ukwww.halifaxfestival.co.uk

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