mitchell arts centre 'what's on' february - may 2015

February – May 2015

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Theatre

Banner Theatre presentsBurning IssuesSat 28 February, 7pm

Banner Theatre re-visit the striking communities they visited in 1984 to celebrate in song, music and video their historic struggle to examine its enduring significance today.

This event follows a film screening and Q&A (see Film).

Tickets: Free, tickets must be reserved via Box O!ce.

Film

We Are Not DefeatedSat 28 February, 4pm-6pm

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Miner’s Strike, North Sta"s Miner’s Wives host a special screening of the film We Are Not Defeated. Following this there will be a Q&A with Jim Dowling, President of NUM Power Group; Bridget Bell, North Sta"s Miners Wives Action Group and Paul Mackney, Former UCU President. Following this, Banner Theatre will be presenting Burning Issues. Following this, Banner Theatre will be presenting Burning Issues.

Tickets: Free, tickets must be booked in advance.

Box O!ce 01782 409307 mitchellartscentre.co.uk

Theatre

Saltmine presentNoah – A Musical AdventureSat 23 May, 7pm

This brand new, spectacular, fun-filled family musical based on the story of Noah and the Ark is packed full of great original songs written by Doug Horley (Duggie Dug Dug) and Mark Read from the band ‘A1’.

Come on board and join Noah and his three sons as their incredible adventure unfolds, supported by amazing puppetry, dance and innovative scenery.

Tickets: £10 - £14


Film

Going Through the ChangeSat 7 March, 11.30amMarie Sweeney’s film Going Through the Change!, shows a fearless, feisty movement that has reverberated throughout the struggles of working-class women over the past 30 years.

Free, drop in.

Jersey BoysTue 31 March, 11amFrom director Clint Eastwood comes the big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys.

Tickets: £5, including a tea/co"ee

The GrandBudapest HotelTue 28 April, 11amRalph Fiennes, Tilda Swnton and Edward Norton feature in the Oscar nominated.

The Grand Budapest Hotel which tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars.


Saving Mr. BanksTue 19 May, 11amAuthor P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood a#er reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, Starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks.



Family

Family Events

All of our events are free and drop-in, unless otherwise stated.

Make or BakeEvery Wednesday10.30am – 11.30amJoin us each week for a cra#y making or messy baking session. Delivered in partnership with the Children’s Centre’s for ages 0-5 years. Free drop-in.

February Half Term

Make or BakeWed 18 February,10.30am – 11.30amFree, drop-in

Easter Holidays

Despicable MeTue 7 April, 10.30am Tickets £3.50

Make or Bake – Easter SpecialWed 8 April10.30am – 11.30amFree, drop-in

Slogan BadgesFri 10 April10.30am – 12pmFree, drop-in

May Half Term

MaleficentTue 26 May, 10:30am, Tickets £3.50

Make or BakeWed 27 May 10.30am – 11.30pm

Oatcake ArtFri 29 May 10.30am – 12pm

Family Film

All tickets for our Tuesday Family Matinees are £3.50.

Despicable MeTue 7 April, 10.30am

MaleficentTue 26 May, 10.30am


Comedy

International International Women’s DayWomen’s DaySat 7 March10am – 4pmJoin women from across the City in this celebratory day, including food tastings, films screenings to information especially for women. Free, drop-in.

Main TheatreGlamorous Thirties – Glamorous Thirties – Art LinkArt Link11.30 amThree dance pieces choreographed by Alison McNicol, and set to the sublime music of Cole Porter and Irving Berlin.

Going Through TheGoing Through TheChangeChange11.45 amMarie Sweeney’s film Going Through the Change!, shows a fearless, feisty movement that has reverberated throughout the struggles of working-class women over the past 30 years.

Special Event

Music

Stand Up For Stoke Stand Up For Stoke Paul Tonkinson; Paul Tonkinson; Joel Dommett and Joel Dommett and Alfie BrownAlfie BrownFri 6 March, 8pm Tickets: £10

Stand Up For StokeStand Up For StokeFri 15 MayTickets: £12

Look out for more information on Stoke’s first Comedy Festival, this July!

GospelGospelSun 1 MarchTickets- TBC

Spitfire LadiesSpitfire Ladies2.30pmSpitfire Ladies is a performance and archive film featuring extracts from the play Anywhere to Anywhere by Hoyce Halliday, based on the neglected work of women pilots in the wartime Air Transport Auxiliary.


Classes

Classes for Adults

Dance TargetDance TargetMondays, 7pm£3.50

ZumbaZumbaTuesdays, 7.30pm£4.00

Xtreme FitnessXtreme FitnessWednesdays, 6.15pm£5.00

Stroke Conditions Stroke Conditions to Gentle Chair to Gentle Chair Based ExerciseBased ExerciseEvery other Tuesday, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Yoga for Health Yoga for Health and Wellbeingand WellbeingLed by Adult & Community Learning25 February – 1 April 10am – 12pm Cost: £14 - £2

Aromatherapy andAromatherapy andReflexologyReflexologyLed by Adult & Community Learning25 February – 25 March6pm – 8pmCost: £14 - £23

Smashh Acting Smashh Acting ClassClassEvery Monday, Ages 19 and over6pm – 8pmTickets: £8.50. First class is FREE.

Cathie’s Sewing BeeCathie’s Sewing BeeMeeting monthly, the last Friday of every month. 1pm – 3pmSocial sewing group for all levels.Free, drop-in.

SCOPE – support SCOPE – support groupgroupA group to support the parents and carers of disabled children.

See website for dates and times.


Classes

Breakthrou DanceEvery Monday, 4pm – 5.30pm

Integrated youth dance company, led by Frontline Dance.

Young People

Smashh Acting ClassEvery Monday

4pm – 5pmAges 4-6 years

6pm – 8pmAges 13-18 Years

First class is FREE.

All England One Act Drama Festival24 – 28 March, 7.30pmTickets: call box o!ce

Stone Gang Show5 – 11 AprilTickets: £6 - £10

Bonnie and Clyde17 – 21 March7:30pm & 2:30pm SatTickets: £13-£15

Caversmill Drama SocietyYou’re In Room Eight24 – 25 April, 7:30pmTickets: 7 - £9

Community Theatre


Community Dance & Theatre

Little stage Academy The Little MermaidFri 20 February, 3pm, (Sat Matinee, 12.30pm)Tickets: £7.50

The Little MermaidWed 18 - Fri 20th February, 5pm (Sat Matinee, 2.30pm)Tickets: £10 -£12

Roo#op Studio PresentA Chorus LineWed 18 February - Fri 20th Feb, 7.45pm, Sat 21 Feb, 7pmTickets: £11 - £13.50

Angela BeardmoreGive In To The RhythmTue 31 March - 4 April, 7.15pm (Sat Matinee, 2.15pm)Tickets:£8 - £10

Walton’s WaySinging Stars30 AprilTickets: call box o!ce

Community Dance


Exhibitions

ProtectBy Al JohnsonSat 28 February – Sat 13 June 2015

A new commission on behalf of the North Sta"s Miners Wives Group with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Mitchell Arts Centre. Johnson has had a longstanding interest in the mining industry,making the work Black Diamonds following the strikes in the 90s. Thirty years on, Johnson revisits the theme through her new installation ‘Protect’. Using the iconic images of the riot shield extensively used by the police, the work celebrates the solidarity shown, by the miners and their families.

Image: Detail taken from Black Diamonds © Al Johnson


The Spitfire Cafe Bar is a friendly place to meet friends, family or business colleagues close to the City Centre in Hanley. Pop in for a cup of co"ee and a slice of cake or relax in our armchairs with a book from our book swap library, or connect to our free wifi to keep in touch whilst out and about.

Open Mon - Fri 10am-5pm and Saturday matinees

Mitchell Arts Centre has three fantastic meeting rooms available to hire, from smaller intimate meetings in the board room to larger events up to 50 people in the main meeting room. The venue o"ers a professional creative location in the city centre with free parking.

A professional dance studio at the heart of the city, with sprung floor, ballet barres and full length mirrors is available to hire per hour. The beautifully restored auditorium seats up to 300, but can also o"er flexible spaces for smaller studio theatre up to 50.

For more information or to hire any of the spaces call 01782 409307.

Cafe

Meeting Rooms

Dance Studio & Auditorium Hire


ParkingVisitors to Mitchell ArtsCentre can park free ofcharge for the length oftheir visit on Tesco. Your carregistration details will berequired. Disabled parking isavailable outside Mitchell ArtsCentre.

Box O! ceBox o!ce is openMonday – Friday10am – 5pm. Tickets are available to buyonline at all times.The box o!ce is open 1hour before shows to collector buy tickets. Tickets canalso be purchased online atmitchellartscentre.co.uk

18 Feb – 20 Feb, 7.45pm (Sat – 7pm)

A Chorus Line Community Dance £11 -£13.50

20 February, 3pm& 21 February12.30pm

The Little Mermaid(2-6 yrs)

Community Dance £7.50

18 February – 21February, 5pm (Sat2.30pm)

The Little Mermaid(7-13 yrs)

Community Dance £10-£12

Sat 28 February,4pm

We Are Not Defeated Film & Talk Free

Sat 28 February,7pm

Burning Issues Theatre Free

Fri 6 March Stand Up For Stoke Comedy £10

Sat 7 March InternationalWomen’s Day

Film, workshops andperformances

Free

17 – 21 March Bonnie & Clyde Community Theatre £13 -£15

22 – 28 March One Act Festival Community Theatre

Tue 31 March, 11am Jersey Boys Film £5

31 March – 4 April Give Into The Rhythm Community Dance £8 -£10

5 – 11 April Stone Gang Show Community Theatre £6 - £10

Tue 7 April, 10.30am Despicable Me Family Film £3.50

31 – 25 April You’re In Room Eight Community Theatre £7 - £9

Tue 28 April, 11am The Grand BudapestHotel

Film £5

Fri 15 May Stand Up For Stoke Comedy £12

Tue 19 May Saving Mr. Banks Film £5

Sat 23 May, 7pm Noah Theatre £10 -£14

Tue 26 May,10.30am

Malefi cent Family Film £3.50

Mitchell Arts Centre | Broad Street | Hanley | Stoke-on-Trent | ST1 4HG

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mitchell arts centre 'what's on' february - may 2015

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