Box Office 01895 673200 www.compasstheatre.co.uk Compass Theatre, Winston Churchill Theatre and Manor Farm Heritage April to August 2015 Great Value, Local Entertainment Hillingdon Theatres
Box Office 01895 673200www.compasstheatre.co.uk
Compass Theatre, Winston Churchill Theatre and Manor Farm Heritage
April to August 2015
Great Value, Local Entertainment
Hillingdon Theatres
There’s always plenty going on...360 Youth Theatre (see opposite page)
Arts and CraftsThe bar at Compass and Cow Byre at Manor Farm both exhibit local art. Manor Farm’s Cart Sheds on Bury Street are home to various arts and craftspeople, creating and selling their wares.
Compass ClubSupport Hillingdon’s Theatres and save money on tickets and meals.
Compass KidsSaturday morning drama club for 4 to 7 year olds.
Compass WardrobeOver 3,000 items to hire, every term-time Wednesday 8pm to 10pm.
HeritageManor Farm visitors’ centre is in the 16th Century Manor Farm House, open April to October.
MarketsDuckpond markets at Manor Farm, twice a month on Sundays and the Ruislip Country Market, Fridays in the Community Hut, St Martin’s car park.
PRSSVTabla and Kathak dance classes for children. Contact: 020 8574 1202
SrishtiBharatanatyam dance and Karnatic vocal classes for children. Contact: 020 8420 1076
Stars at KnightSaturday drama classes for 7 to 14 year olds. Contact: 020 8841 8940
Talking PicturesPromotional, dramatised and music video productions. Contact: 0845 6031474
Tappy ToesTuesday morning dance class for young children. Contact: 0776 511 4444
Tea DancesMonthly dances for all abilities in the Winston Churchill Hall. No partner required, £3 on the door.
Workers Educational AssociationA range of great value week-day courses for adults.
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A selection of the best upcoming comedians working the British circuit are performing each month in the Bar at Compass Theatre – all with the express intention of providing great value entertainment on a Sunday evening.
Friends of Ickenham Hall presents
Comedy CompassSunday 12 April, 10 May, 14 June and 12 July, 8pm
Stage Talent AcademyVarious classes through the week
360 Youth Theatre
Aged 12 to 20? Interested in performing arts?
Classes for children aged 4 + in Performing Arts: Drama, Singing, Dance, Piano, Ukulele and Holiday Activities. Courses are lead by passionate teachers with many years of experience in the West End, TV and renowned theatre appearances.
360 offer a variety of workshops in drama, film and singing at Compass Theatre. There are opportunities to take part in productions and showcases each term and anyone between 12 and 20, living in (or going to school in) Hillingdon, can join.
To see the line up go to facebook.com/comedycompass
Tickets £4 in advance, £5 on the door
Places from £3.50 ONLY via 020 3012 0134 or www.stagetalent.co.uk
Fees £20 a term or £50 a yearwith the first 3 sessions free!Contact Matt Bateman: 01895 465572
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Talking about his book Rivers of London, author Ben Aaronovitch will be interviewed by a local competition-winning student, scenes from his book will be acted out in a special Punch and Judy show, and there will be opportunity for book signing.
The first local society allowed, after many years, to present the original version of this well-loved show. Kipps inherits a fortune, enters high society, but loses the girl he loves, in a show with great songs and dances.
For World Book Night, Hillingdon Libraries presents
Ben Aaronovitch: Rivers of LondonThursday 23 April, 7.30pm
WOS presents the original version of
Half a SixpenceWednesday 22 to Saturday 25 April, Wed-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm and 7.30pm
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The classic tale brought to life by the company who produce the magical Compass Pantomime. Young Dorothy finds herself whisked somewhere Over the Rainbow to the magical Munchkin Land. Follow her journey along The Yellow Brick Road through the Merry Old Land of Oz.
London Borough of Hillingdon and DK proDuKtions present
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz8 to 12 April; Wed 7pm, Thu-Fri 3.30pm / 7pm, Sat 1.30pm / 5pm, Sun 1.30pm
www.hillingdon.gov.uk/cityreadTickets free from any Hillingdon Library
Tickets £14.50 / £10 Under 16s Compass Club £1 off, Family of 4 £40, Groups £10
Tickets: Thu-Sat £14, £12 concs, £9 under 16s. Tickets: Wed £12, £9 under-16s. ONLY via wosproductions.ticketsource.co.uk (no fee) or 0333 6663366 (£1.50 per booking includes postage)
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The hit musical, full of laughter, romance and great songs. It’s 1962 and teenager Tracy longs to dance on the Corny Collins Show. But can she beat the odds, find love, and fight for racial integration? For a big hearted girl, anything is possible.
Encore Theatre Company presents
HairsprayWednesday 6 to Saturday 9 May, Wed-Fri 7.45pm, Sat 3pm and 7.45pm
Newlyweds Robert and Olivia are settled by the fire at their hotel in the Lake District when a hiker arrives seeking shelter from the snow. But all is not what it seems and who can really be trusted? A wicked cocktail of suspense and atmosphere is guaranteed in this wonderfully gripping thriller.
Ruislip Dramatic Society presents James Cawood’s
Stone Cold Murder Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 May, 7.45pm
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A day of Frozen activity starts with a musical workshop for ages 5 to 10, in the studio, followed by two screenings of the sing-a-long version of the film, complete with a live warm-up with our friendly host. The perfect treat for Frozen fans of all ages!
London Borough of Hillingdon and DK proDuKtions present
Frozen: Workshop / Sing Along ScreeningsSunday 26 April, Workshop 10.30am, Film Screenings at 12pm and 3.30pm
Tickets £12 / £11 concs Wed & ThuAlso available from 07856 246517
Workshop £5Film £11
Tickets £14, £12 concs, £11 Compass ClubAlso available from www.encoretheatre.uk
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Benedick and Beatrice can’t stand each other, little realising that their friends are out to prove it’s exactly the opposite! This is a unique adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s classic comedies, set against the backdrop of 1980s Yorkshire during the miners’ strikes.
Purple Theatre Company presents
Much Ado About NowtWednesday 20 to Saturday 23 May, 7.30pm
Argosy returns with a magical production of this timeless classic. Join Peter, Susan, Edmond and Lucy as they enter the frozen world of Narnia. Can they help Aslan to defeat the White Queen?
Argosy Players presents
The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeThursday 21 to Saturday 23 May, 7.30pm and Saturday 2.30pm
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The stars stars of LDN Wrestling are coming for a night of action-packed drama.With top names including British Heavyweight Champion, the popular Alan Lee Travis, Pirate Paul Malen, The Masked Man of Mystery, The Dark Lord and many more.
LDN Wrestling presents
The Stars of LDN Wrestling - Live!Tuesday 26 May, 7.30pm
Tickets £15 / £12 concs / £44 Family of Four
Tickets £13 / £11 concs / Groups of 10+ £10 each
Tickets £12.50 / £10 concs / £10 Compass Club MembersAlso available from 0845 838 9058
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Come and feel the love for this beloved classic film! A coming-of-age adventure as Simba, the lion cub (who just can’t wait to be king), searches for his destiny in the great Circle of Life. Breathtaking animation, unforgettable and timeless story.
London Borough of Hillingdon presents
Disney’s The Lion KingWednesday 27 May, 11am
Cinema had given us some really great epic songs and in this show Showcase will be singing and dancing their way through a selection of the best.
Showcase presents
The Magic of the MoviesThursday 4 to Saturday 6 June, Thu-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 6pm
Bob Drury returns with his new one-man show celebrating the genius of Neil Diamond. In the first half, Neil’s iconic songs are presented in stripped-down, unplugged style. The second half picks up the pace with a barrage of blockbuster hits.
Bob Drury presents
A Solitary Man - The Songs of Neil DiamondThursday 4 June, 7.30pm
Tickets £14 / £12 groups of 10+ / £12 Compass Club Members
Tickets £5 / £3 Compass Club Members
Tickets £14 / £12 concs ONLY via 020 8572 0475 / 07917 381835
showcasemusicaltheatre.ticketsource.co.uk or [email protected]
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A chance to explore the story behind one of Ickenham’s historic houses. Tour the Grade II listed Ickenham Hall, see the progress of its restoration and hear its interesting story from Saxon times to present day. Refreshments available.
Friends of Ickenham Hall presents
Ickenham Hall Open DaySaturday 6 June, 12pm to 5pm
Drama critic Mortimer Brewster tackles his two spinster aunts – who murder lonley old men with homemade eldeberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine and ‘just a pinch’ of cyanide – and the New York police, as he debates whether or not to marry the woman he loves.
Proscenium presents
Arsenic and Old LaceWednesday 10 to Saturday 13 June, 7.45pm
This classic Broadway revue is a fantastic, highly energetic compilation show, using the songs of Leiber and Stoller including Jailhouse Rock, Stand by Me, Pearl’s a Singer, Hound Dog, I Who Have Nothing and more.
Starlight presents the songs of Leiber and Stoller in
Smokey Joe’s CafeThursday 11 to Saturday 13 June, Thu-Fri 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm and 7.45pm
Tickets £14 / £10 concsONLY via starlightytc.ticketsource.co.uk or 020 8572 0475 or
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Another Hayes-ey summer carnival in Barra Hall Park. Come and share in the festivities starting with the parade at midday, the fun fair plus loads of acts and events for and from the community.
Join your favourite Dr Seuss characters - The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and Jojo in a magical, musical adventure that celebrates diversity, friendship and loyalty. Places available for performers aged 8 to 18.
London Borough of Hillingdon presents
Hayes Carnival 2015Saturday 11 July; parade from 12.30pm, park events from 1.30pm
ROS StageWorks Summer School presents
Seussical Jr.Saturday 1 August, 2.30pm and 5pm
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Five days of rehearsing songs, scenes and dance routines, ending with a final show on stage, including numbers from; Billy Elliot, Cats, Wicked, Matilda, Gypsy and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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The Stage Is Yours 2015Monday 10 to Friday 14 August, 10am to 4pm plus final show Friday at 3pm
For ages 7 to 14.Places £95 for 5 day workshop Tickets to watch final show £5
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Manor Farm’s annual Medeval Festival returns to celebrate the site’s heritage, complete with hog roast, Jousting and plenty of fun for all the family.
London Borough of Hillingdon presents
Medieval Festival 2015Sunday 16 August, from 11am
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Snow WhiteThursday 10 December 2015 to Sunday 3 January 2016
Once upon a time a young girl was sent into a dark, scary forest by her evil step-mother. Help comes to her in the form of seven funny friends who help her find her prince! Family fun with enchanting characters, songs and animated scenery.
...and coming soon
Tickets £15 / £11 under 16s plus Family Ticket £44 at off-peak shows.
Entry FREE www.hillingdon.gov.uk/medfest
Compass Kidz come to Compass Theatre on Saturday mornings for regular, fun drama sessions based around theatrical games teaching drama, movement, voice exercises and mime. For children aged from 4 to 7 years old.
London Borough of Hillingdon presentsSaturdays in term-time, 10.30am
Places £4 in advance or £5 on the day.
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Information Providing great value, local entertainment across two sites, the Compass Theatre in Ickenham and Manor Farm in Ruislip – both offering community arts spaces for the residents of Hillingdon.
Tickets via Hillingdon Box OfficeTickets for most events listed (unless otherwise state) can be booked online at:
www.compasstheatre.co.uk at a cost of £1.25 per booking (not per ticket) You can also book over the telephone on:
01895 673200
or in person at Compass Theatre. Check website for opening times. Phone or over-the-counter bookings cost £1.75 (per transaction, not per ticket) unless paid with cash or by a Compass Club member.
AccessCompass Theatre is wheelchair accessible, has space for two wheelchairs in the auditorium and three parking bays for blue badge
holders. Winston Churchill Theatre is wheelchair accessible, has space for 4 wheelchairs in the auditorium and 5 parking bays for blue badge holders.
Compass Theatre including Hillingdon Box Office Glebe Avenue IckenhamUB10 8PD
Manor Farm including Winston Churchill Theatre and The Great Barn Pinn Way Ruislip HA4 7QL
Contact the Music and Theatres Team
01895 277643 [email protected]
Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm, Saturday, 10.30am to 4pm
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Venue information and hire
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At a glance
April
1 - 4
Four Friends Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery1 - 12
Local History Exhibition M
anor Farm House
1 - 3 High School M
usical W
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Duckpond Farmer’s M
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anor Farm5 - 11
Brush Strokes Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery8 - 12
The Wonderful W
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Coffee Morning
Winston Churchill Theatre
12 Com
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Compass Theatre
12 - 18 Ickenham
Arts Society Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery15 - 18
Sister Act W
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Compass Kidz
Compass Theatre
19 Duckpond Artisan M
arket M
anor Farm19 - 25
Hillingdon Artists Group Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery22 - 25
The Addams Fam
ily Musical
Compass Theatre
22 - 25 W
est Side Story W
inston Churchill Theatre23
Tea Dance W
inston Churchill Theatre24
Coffee Morning
Winston Churchill Theatre
25 Com
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Frozen: Workshop/sing-a-long
Compass Theatre
26 - 2 Bernadette Collins / Pete Stacey Exhibition
Cow Byre Gallery
May
3 - 9
Octavia Arts and Crafts Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery3
Duckpond Foodies Market
Manor Farm
6 - 9 Hairspray
Winston Churchill Theatre
8 Coffee M
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Comedy Com
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Eclectic Artists’ Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery13 - 16
Stone Cold Murder
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14 Tea Dance
Winston Churchill Theatre
17 Duckpond Artisan and Food M
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anor Farm20 - 23
Much Ado About N
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21 - 23 The Lion, the W
itch and the Wardrobe
Winston Churchill Theatre
22 Coffee M
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Hillingdon Artsweek
Hillingdon24 - 6
Field End Photographic Society Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery26
The Stars of LDN W
restling - Live! Com
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Film: The Lion King
Compass Theatre
June
4 A Solitary M
an - The Songs of Neil Diam
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The Magic of the M
ovies W
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Open Day at Ickenham Hall
Compass Theatre
7 Duckpond Foodies M
arket M
anor Farm7 - 13
Chandos Art and Crafts Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery10 - 13
Arsenic and Old Lace Com
pass Theatre11 - 13
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Winston Churchill Theatre
14 Com
edy Compass
Compass Theatre
12 Coffee M
orning W
inston Churchill Theatre14 - 27
Embroiderers Guild Exhibition
Cow Byre Gallery
21 Duckpond Artisan and Food M
arket M
anor Farm26 - 28
The Marriage of Figaro
Great Barn25
Tea Dance W
inston Churchill Theatre26
Coffee Morning
Winston Churchill Theatre
28 - 4 Hillingdon Artists Group Exhibition
Cow Byre Gallery
July
5 Duckpond Foodies M
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anor Farm5 - 11
Art Exhibition: Barry Moore
Cow Byre Gallery
10 Coffee M
orning W
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Hayes Carnival Barra Hall Park
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Compass Theatre
12 - 18 Captain O.F. Pennington - A Life At Sea
Cow Byre Gallery
19 - 31 Eastcote Arts Society
Cow Byre Gallery
23 Tea Dance
Winston Churchill Theatre
19 - 1 Eastcote Arts Society Exhibition
Cow Byre Gallery
August
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Duckpond Foodies Market
Manor Farm
2 - 8 Bernadette Collins and Pete Stacey Exhibition
Cow Byre Gallery
9 - 15 Peter Hopper Exhibition
Cow Byre Gallery
10 - 14 The Stage Is Yours 2015
Compass Theatre
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anor Farm16 - 22
Hillingdon Artists August Exhibition Cow
Byre Gallery23 - 29
Arbutus Exhibition 2015 Cow
Byre Gallery27
Tea Dance W
inston Churchill Theatre30 - 5
Art on Show Exhibition
Cow Byre Gallery
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