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SEPT - DEC 2010BOX OFFICE 01727 844222

MALTINGS ARTS THEATRE

THEATRE & COMEDY

FILM

MUSIC

LUNCHTIME

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES

INFORMATION

WELCOME TO AUTUMN AT THE MALTINGS ARTS THEATREHOW TO FIND USSituated on Level 2 of the Maltings Shopping Centre, the theatre is next to thepublic library and is easily approached by the stairs, lifts or level 2 of the car park.

MALTINGS ARTS THEATRE

The information on this leaflet can be made available in large print, audiotapeand braille on request. Please call the Box Office on 01727 844222 for details.

FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLEThe Theatre is accessible via lifts, and is on the same level as the car park (level 2). We now have a portable induction loop.

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Jon Lawrence is a singer songwriterwho is gaining a nation reputation asone of the UK’s biggest talents. Hissongs have attracted the attention ofnational press and the BBC alike. He isinfluenced by a wide range of artistsfrom Elvis Costello to Bruce Springsteento Crowded House. Tonight he will beperforming here with piano and guitarin an intimate acoustic setting. For thosewho like great tunes, powerful lyricsand a dose of humour this is a must.

“Brilliant” BBC Radio Norfolk

Saturday 4 September – 8pm

JON LAWRENCE

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)


THE PRINCESS AND THE FROGCERT U

A fairy tale set in Jazz Age-era NewOrleans and centered on a young girlnamed Tiana and her fateful kiss witha frog prince who desperately wants to be human again.

97min

Cert U

Tickets £2.50

Wednesday 15 September – 8pm

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’STHE RAPE OF LUCRECEDIRECTED BY GARETH ARMSTRONG

Following a 5-Star winning run at the Edinburgh 2008 and sell-outperformances in London, Olivier awardnominee and RSC actor Gerard Logannow brings his astonishing soloperformance of Shakespeare's brilliant,brutal narrative poem, giving an accountof the terrible crime of rape and itsdreadful consequences, to the Maltings.

A single actor, a bare stage – rapistand victim springing to searing life.

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)

“Sensational!”.Sir Trevor Nunn

“...Powerful and horrifying...beautifully and excellentlydelivered by a master of his craft...”Fringe Review (Brighton 2009)

“…Don’t miss this show. You willrarely have the chance to experiencegreat poetry brought to life thiswell. Faultlessly performed byGerard Logan, in the pure spirit-filledvoice of a master, this performanceis one the Royal ShakespeareCompany could be proud of havingproduced…”�� Fringe Review

(Edinburgh 2008)

“...brilliantly recounted ...unmissablefor all Shakespeare fans…” British Theatre Guide (Edinburgh 2008)

Hatching in early 2009, DodoBonesare an acoustic duo, who has alreadyattracted attention with gritty, emotiondriven records, and live performancesof their own music accompanied byironic pop covers.


DODO BONES

Tickets £8.00 (£5.00)

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Wednesday 22 Sept – 12pm

REMEMBER MECERT 12ACinema treat for mums and their babies

A romantic drama centered on twonew lovers: Tyler, whose parents have split in the wake of his brother’ssuicide, and Ally, who lives each day to the fullest since witnessing hermother’s murder.

113 min

Tickets £5.00 (£4.50)(Babies are free)


PIP’S WILDLIFE GARDENNUTMEG PUPPET COMPANY

A 40 minute show with all kinds ofpuppets, storytelling, songs andoriginal music for a family audience.Come with Pip to the wild, glorious,overgrown jungle at the bottom of hergarden. But what’s grumpy Grandaddoing here planting vegetables?Whose garden is it? How will they everfind a way to share the garden, andmost of all, how will they all getenough to eat?

3-6 years.

Tickets £5.00

From BBC Radio 4’s Sony nominated“Now Show”, BBC1’s “One Show” and BBC1’s “Watchdog” multi-awardwinner Mitch Benn and his band taketo the road in a two hour show packedwith new songs and old favourites.Described by The Times as “thecountry’s leading musical satirist”, for music and comedy fans of all agesthis is an evening not to be missed.

“Essential viewing” Time Out

“Song after song of exquisitely crafted satire” The Scotsman


MITCH BENN AND THE DISTRACTIONS

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)

This international pianist returns to the Arts Theatre with an all newprogramme of beautiful works byBeethoven and Chopin.

1 hour, no interval

Wednesday 29 Sept – 1pm

ANNETT BUSSE

Tickets £4.00

Bearcomedy presents an evening offun & laughter with a fab night of greatstand up comedy. The evening will behosted by James Redmond (Once starof Hollyoaks & Casualty) Barry fromWatford, Dan Wright & Phil Butler. This will be a night of superb comedyan ideal start to a great weekend!

Friday 1 October – 8pm

BEARCOMEDY HOSTEDBY JAMES REDMOND

Tickets £ 12.00 (£10.00) This is a Hire EventMembership Exempt

30,000 plastic ducks sank in thePacific in 1992. Welcome to theirfantastic voyage and the double life of the man who made them.

Bittersweet stories, poems and songsabout plucky ducks and my dodgy Dad.

www.deanparkin.co.uk

Saturday 2 October – 8pm

DEAN’S DAD’S DUCKS

Tickets £10.00 (£8.00)

Slick touring outfit Myriad Productionsbring Hugo’s magnificent, passionatenovel to the stage in a gripping newblockbuster of an adaptation. Sexy,heartbreaking and damned funny!Much swashbuckling will ensue...

www.myriadtheatreproductions.com

Thursday 7 October – 8pm

THE HUNCHBACK OFNOTRE-DAMEMYRIAD PRODUCTIONS LTD

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)This is a Hire EventMembership Exempt


C-12 Dance Theatre presents a physicallyexplosive double bill of criticallyacclaimed work.

The Chair, debuted at Stratford Circusbefore performing at the EdinburghFestival Fringe 2009. The Chair appealsto both theatre and dance audiences,due to its strong intelligent narrative,as well as its fluid, athletic andphysical movement.

Murder, torture and forgiveness areexplored through one man’s discovery of his past. What is the truth behind this individual’s situation? What will be his retribution?


THE CHAIR AND ENOUGHC-12 DANCE THEATRE

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)

C-12 Dance Theatre will take you on a journey into one man’s experienceof justice through this explosive piece of contemporary dance theatre.

Enough was choreographed originally for Dance Umbrella in 2008 with a male duet, this female adaptationdebuted in Sweden and stands apartfrom the original duet because notonly does it have the original athleticbreath-taking movement but it is delivered beautifully through a feminine perspective creating a very delicate storyline.

Physical and passionate, Enough will delve into the inner most thoughts,wishes and desires, exploring thestruggle to release the burden that is inside. Powerfully delivered anddelicately balanced, this contemporarydance theatre piece has something foreveryone.

www.c-12dancetheatre.com

�� Fringe Review 2009‘Emotions searing through their bodies and flying out through thelooks on their faces is absolutelybeautiful to watch.’

��Three Weeks 2009 ‘This was an incredibly intenseperformance that keeps the audience mesmerised.’

�� Hairline 2009 ‘This show is a must see, just for its stunning beauty.’

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A romantic comedy centered on awoman who conceives twins throughartificial insemination, only to meetthe man of her dreams on the verysame day.

106 min

Wednesday 13 October – 12pm

THE BACK UP PLANCERT 12ACinema treat for mums and their babies


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October at the Maltings Arts Theatrewouldn’t be the same without theinimitable presence of St Albans-basedUK jazz legend Stan Tracey. This year theTrio (Stan on piano, Andrew Cleyndert,bass, and Clark Tracey, drums) is joinedby two Tracey stalwarts - MorningtonLockett, saxophones, and MarkNightingale, trombone. Jazz at itsfinest is guaranteed.


THE STAN TRACEY TRIO

Tickets £16.00 This is a Hire EventMembership Exempt

Catherine Leonard studied music atKing’s College London and piano withAaron Shorr at the Royal Academy of Music and with Konrad Richter inStuttgart. She has given more than 80 solo recitals throughout the UK.

1 hour no interval.


CATHERINE LEONARD:PIANO LUNCHTIME CONCERT

Tickets £4.00

Trouble in Tahiti, words and musicLeonard Berstein... A jazzy closeharmony trio ( Rebecca Muhley, WarrenAlbers and Tom Handley) introduce us to and take us through the lives of a couple, Dinah ( Debbie Davison)and Sam ( Richard Arundel), who arehaving ‘problems’. A rather sad butvery jazzy and exciting piece.

La Divina by Thomas Pasatieri... a famousand international Diva (Louise Hemmings)is just about to make her final appearancein her last concert. We meet herentourage, hear her warm up and try outsome of her programme. She has somedisagreements with her conductor!!

Fri 22 & Sat 23 October

TROUBLE IN TAHITI AND LA DIVINA ST ALBANS CHAMBER OPERA

Tickets £12.00 (£9.00)

A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikelyfriend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to thecreatures than he assumed.

98 min

Cert PG for sequences of intenseaction, some scary images, and brief mild language


HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGONCERT PG

Tickets £2.50


Wednesday 3 November – 12pm

DATE NIGHTCERT 15Cinema treat for mums and their babies

In New York City, a case of mistakenidentity turns a bored married couple’sattempt at a glamorous and romanticevening into something more thrillingand dangerous.

88 min


Saturday 30th October – 3pm

PIRATEPHERNALIA!SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT THEATRE

A raucous , rumbunctious, rousing ,extravaganza of pirate fun! Cruise theseven seas with Chantey and Filibustersharing silly songs and stories.

Dress up and come on board, or comeas you Aaaaar!!

Tickets £5.00

Saturday 6 November – 2pm

NANNY MCPHEE ANDTHE BIG BANGCERT U

Nanny McPhee arrives to help a harried young mother. She uses hermagic to teach the woman’s childrenand their two spoiled cousins five new lessons.

109 min

Cert U

Tickets £2.50

Friday 29 October – 8pm

THE MISSIONARY’SPOSITIONPENNY DREADFUL PRODUCTIONS

Following the unforgettable BitchesBall, award winning Penny Dreadfulbring you another astounding truehistory. The Missionary’s Position is the real life story of the Rector of Stiffkey – the original Dirty Vicar andgreat English eccentric of the 1930’s.Join the MC and his vaudeville troupefor a wild night at the music hall.

Directed by Mick Barnfather

(Peeplolykus, The Right Size, Complicite)

For ages 14

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)


Thursday 11 November – 8pm

BLOWINGCOMPANY OF ANGELS AND THE JUNCTION

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)

Blowing, by Jeroen van den Bergproduced by Fanshen in associationwith Company of Angels and The Junction, Cambridge. Blowing is an explosive farce, upgraded forthe YouTube generation. Blowing tellsthe story of a family imploding underthe weight of its own fantasy. Awardwinning company Fanshen present a new piece of international theatreabout dreams, destruction and deceit.

11 yrs + Aimed at teenagers andgeneral audiences. 70 mins

After an extremely busy 2009supporting Rob Brydon on his sold out UK tour and a critically acclaimedperformance on The Royal VarietyShow Hal Cruttenden is one of theUK’s fastest rising comedy stars andhe is here to present his own uniquecomic vision.

He’s angry … but not sure why!

“Go and see Hal Cruttenden, he’s gotsomething to say and he’ll make youlaugh; a lot.” The Daily Mirror ��

“Hugely talented” The Times

Friday 12 November – 8pm

HAL CRUTTENDEN LIVE NATION PRESENTS

Tickets £12.50 (£10.50)

From the driving rhythm of hisamplified foot stomp, through the raw energy of his bottleneck andexplosive harp playing, to thewonderful words delivered with true passion, Steven Finn electrifiesaudiences. Described as “one of the best young acoustic blues guitarplayers on two legs” Steven is alsoone of only 3 UK artists to beendorsed by Hohner harmonicas.

www.myspace.com/stevenfinn


STEVEN FINN

TICKETS £12.50 (£10.50)

Ernest Woolford took up full timestudy of the piano after a long careeras an international Chartered QuantitySurveyor, as he puts it, “ before it wastoo late”.

With orchestras from Bristol and beyond,Ernest has performed the SecondConcertos of Chopin, Rachmaninov,Shostakovich, Saint –Saens and Brahmsand others by Grieg, Bach, Schumann,Liszt, Haydn, Gordon Jacob etc.

1 hour no interval

Wednesday 17 November – 1pm

ERNEST WOOLFORD:PIANO

Tickets £4.00


A new play by Patrick Prior.

On Sunday April 14th 1912, the Titanic,the greatest ship in the world, slippedbelow the frigid waters of the Atlantic.

J. Bruce Ismay, managing director ofthe White Star Line, stepped into alifeboat and sailed away from thestricken ship, sailed away from hispassengers, sailed away from the criesand screams.

‘The man who left the Titanic’ evokesthat terrible voyage and asks, was hea coward, or merely human?


THE MAN WHO LEFT THE TITANIC ISOSCELES IN ASSOCIATION WITH USEFUL IDIOTS PRESENTS

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)

‘Here come them flipping, flapping, flip flop clapping crows’!

This story of music, movement,puppetry and fun is perfect for over 5s and their families.


SCARECROW BY MIKE KENNYAJTC THEATRE COMPANY

Tickets £5.00

Astronaut Chuck Baker finds a planetinhabited by little green peoplehappily living in a white picket fenceworld, and whose only fear is that itwill be overrun by alien invaders... Like Chuck!

91 min

Cert U

Saturday 4 December – 2pm

PLANET 51CERT U

Tickets £2.50

Fay Weldon’s Breakfast With EmmaProduced by the Award WinningRosemary Branch Theatre

TIME OUT CRITICS CHOICE Based on Flaubert’s classic story of debt, passion and bourgeoisambition, ‘Madame Bovary’.

‘Terrific, never a dull moment and truly ingenious.’ Fay Weldon

Wednesday 17 Nov – 8pm

BREAKFAST WITH EMMAROSEMARY BRANCH THEATRE

Tickets £12.00 (£10.00)


“His most mature performanceyet. The firestorm of guitar iscarefully contoured from wistful to impassioned” Mojo Magazine

“Solid, no-bullshit blues-rock andthis has tones greasier than a KFCbucket with hard-assed riffing andheartfelt soloing” Guitarist


DANNY BRYANTS RED EYE BAND

Tickets £12.50 (£10.50)

The popular and internationallyrenowned duettists return to theMaltings.

Isabel and Harvey have introduced to modern audiences many piecesfrom the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries.

Their critically acclaimed performanceshave charmed appreciative audiences,and their light-hearted, informativeintroductions are cherished by all who hear them.

1 hour no interval

Wednesday 8 December – 1pm

ISABEL BEYER & HARVEY DAGUL: PIANO

Tickets £4

Classic Cabaret return with anotherdelightful blend of songs and humourto put you in the Christmas spirit.

Traditional and festive melody spicedwith fun from Melissa (Soprano), Kevin(Baritone/Guitar) and Cynthia (Piano).

Friday 10 December – 8pm

A CHRISTMAS TRIFLE

Tickets £10.00 (£8.00)

‘Not Appropriate’ is the most overusedterm of disapproval in the teacher’scanon. Join Kevin Precious as he exploreshis former life as a teacher.

A show that will appeal to anyone whohas ever taught or - for that matter -been to school; parts of which arelikely to be ‘not appropriate’


KEVIN PRECIOUS IN:‘NOT APPROPRIATE’

Tickets £10.00 (£8.00)

THE STAGE Tues 21 Dec – 3.00pm

Wed 22 Dec – 3.00pm

Thur 23 Dec – 11.30am/3.00pm

Fri 24 Dec – 11.30am/3.00pm

Sun 26 Dec – 3.00pm

A COMEDY BY ANTHONY PETERSWITH SONGS BY MARK PONSFORDA brand new pantomime adventure.

Robinson Crusoe is washed up allalone on a desert island, with hismother! By a stroke of good fortune,on the very island marked on his mapas having buried treasure. It isn’t longbefore his search draws the attentionof a band of hapless pirates. But whowill find the treasure first? Where isthe Lost Temple of Rainypour? Andwhat is the curse of the Tiki God?

The production includes a cast of wellknown characters, great comedy,catchy songs, music and dance,colourful scenery and lots of audienceparticipation. So come and join inwith the songs, laugh along with thecomic action, cheer our hero and boothe villains. We guarantee a great timefor all the family.

“It is all about enthusiasm, good taste, panto magic, audienceparticipation, timing and in this case,huge doses of originality.” Tickets £9.00 (£7.50)

Family of 4 ticket £30.00

Tue 21 Dec – Sun 26 Dec

ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE PIRATESLANTERNFISH THEATRE COMPANY


Wednesday 15 Dec – 12pm

VALENTINE’S DAYCERT 12ACinema treat for mums and their babies

Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-upbased on the pressures andexpectations of Valentine’s Day.

125 min


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TERM TIME COURSESThe Autumn Term will commence onMonday 13th September and a limitednumber of places are still available.

Monday courses run for 10 weeks from 13th September – 22nd November (no classes on 25th October)

Tuesday courses run for 10 weeks from 14th September – 23rd November (no classes on 26th October)

DRAMA CLUBWITH HELEN FROM THE SHOOTING STARS ACADEMYTheatre skills, script work, improvisation,physical work and musical performanceall form part of the fun.

MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS4.00pm – 4.45pm 5 – 7yrs £404.45pm – 6.00pm 8 – 11yrs £45

MONDAYS6.00pm – 8.00pm 12 – 18yrs £46

ART CLUBIn the Autumn Term the students will belooking at the work of Spike Milligan.

MONDAYS3.45pm – 4.45pm 5 – 7yrs £405.15pm – 6.30pm 8+ yrs £45

TUESDAYS2 pm – 2.45pm 18mths – 3 yrs £30(supervised by parent/guardian)3.45pm – 4.45pm 6+ yrs £40

A fun and lively introduction to musicfor babies & young children, withdifferent weekly themes, colourfulinstruments and amazing puppets.Hosted by class leader Anna and hertrusty sidekick Cecil the Caterpillar!Suitable for 0-4 year olds.

All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.

Caterpillar Music offers concessionsfor siblings, twins and multiples, and families receiving benefits.

Saturdays(weekly drop-in sessions)

10am – 10.40am - £5.50Contact Anna on 01727 [email protected]

CATERPILLAR MUSICWWW.CATERPILLARMUSIC.COMFOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN

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CONTACTSMALTINGS ARTS THEATRE The MaltingsSt AlbansAL1 3HL

T 01727 844222E [email protected]/matMy Space www.myspace.com/maltingsFind us on Facebook and Twitter

OPENING TIMESBox Office

Mon – Thu & Sat 10am – 5pm 45 minutes before the start of eachperformance

Maltings Cafe & Bar

As Box Office times

Evening 45 minutes before the start of each performance

MAILING LISTIt’s free to join our mailing list and you will receive 3 brochures a year.To also join our emailing list, pleasecontact our box office with your details on 01727 844222.

BOOKING DETAILSBookings can be made by telephone or in person.

Reservations can only be accepted for group bookings and must be paidfor two weeks prior to performance.

Refunds are not available in anycircumstance.

All seats are unreserved, pleasechoose where to sit when you enterthe theatre.

Latecomers may not be admitted untila suitable break in the performance.

CONCESSIONSConcessions – where listed – areavailable for those under 18, studentsand those in receipt of JSA, incomesupport, housing/council tax benefits,incapacity benefit, working tax credit,pension credit and St Albans DistrictCouncil Staff. Proof must shown attime of purchase.

Babes in arms will be admitted free of charge under 18 months. Please letus know at time of booking, aseveryone admitted to the auditoriummust have a ticket.

Group Discount - When you purchaseten tickets, you receive One Free Ticket.

MEMBERSHIPSpecial Member events, newsletterand ticket offers, plus:

Family

10% off tickets for up to 2 adults and 2 children

No quibble exchange on ticketspurchased

£10 per annum

Individual

10% off tickets for up to 2 adults


£5 per annum

Young Persons

All tickets (except exempt shows) for £5 – subject to limited availability(Only one ticket per Member)


£2.50 per annum

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND PRIVATE HIREIf you would like to hire the Maltingsfor your Birthday party or event, we have a range of packages andfacilities to suit all.

Please call our Box Office for further information.Printed on 100% recycled paper


SEPTEMBER

Sat 4 8pm Jon Lawrence

Sat 11 2pm The Princess And The Frog

Wed 15 8pm The Rape of Lucrece

Sat 18 8pm Mitch Benn & The Distractions

Wed 22 12pm Remember Me

Sat 25 3pm Pip’s Wildlife Garden

Sat 25 8pm Dodo Bones

Wed 29 1pm Annett Busse

OCTOBER

Fri 1 8pm Bearcomedy

Sat 2 8pm Dean’s Dad’s Ducks

Thu 7 8pm The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

Sat 9 8pm The Chair And Enough

Wed 13 12pm The Back Up Plan

Sat 16 8pm The Stan Tracey Trio

Wed 20 1pm Catherine Leonard: Piano

Fri 22 & Sat 23 Trouble In Tahiti & La Divina

Wed 27 2pm How To Train Your Dragon

Fri 29 8pm The Missionary’s Position

Sat 30 3pm Piratephernalia!

NOVEMBER

Wed 3 12pm Date Night

Sat 6 2pm Nanny McPhee & The Big Bang

Thu 11 8pm Blowing

Fri 12 8pm Hal Cruttenden

Sat 13 8pm Steven Finn

Wed 17 1pm Ernest Woolford: Piano

Wed 17 8pm Breakfast With Emma

Sat 20 8pm The Man Who Left The Titanic

Sat 27 3pm Scarecrow

DECEMBER

Sat 4 2pm Planet 51

Sat 4 8pm Danny Bryants Red Eye Band

Wed 8 1pm Isabel Beyer & Harvey Dagul

Fri 10 8pm A Christmas Trifle

Sat 11 8pm ‘Not Appropriate’

Wed 15 12pm Valentine’s Day

Tue 21 to Sun 26 Robinson Crusoe & The Pirates

MALTINGS ARTS THEATRE THE MALTINGS ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL1 3HLwww.stalbans.gov.uk/mat My Space www.myspace.com/maltingsBOX OFFICE 01727 844222

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2010

THEATRE & COMEDY

FILM

MUSIC

LUNCHTIME

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES

INFORMATION

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