Leonardo da Vinci’s peerless paintings and drawings are the focus of “Leonardo: The Works”, as EXHIBITION ON SCREEN presents every single attributed painting, in Ultra HD quality. This �lm also looks afresh at Leonardo’s life – his inventiveness, his sculptural skills, his military foresight and his ability to navigate the treacherous politics of the day. For release on the 500th anniversary of his death. Tuesday 26 th November Matinée 2.00pm LEONARDO:THE WORKS Exhibition on Screen £10/8/£6 Hardy’s masterpiece, traces the life of the young country girl Tess Durbey�eld, driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D’Urberville family. This story of the innocent heroine is one of the most moving in all of literature, and is hauntingly brought to life in this new version by Hotbuckle. A very welcome return to Hotbuckle who brought 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Emma' to the Heron in recent years. . Friday 22 nd November 7.30pm “TESS OF THE D’UBERVILLES” Hotbuckle Production Theatre Company £15/£12/£6 Folk Duo Kip Winter (“she has a voice to die for”) & Dave Wilson bring a sense of intimacy to every venue. Nominated for the 2019 Folking awards, their show blends superb, often hard-hitting original songs, stunning harmonies and musicianship interspersed with hilarious tales of life on the road. They tour internationally, recently with Fairport Convention. It’s great to welcome them to Beetham. Saturday 16 th November 7.30pm WINTER WILSON £15/£12/£6 With members from Hong Kong, Korea, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden and Britain this group's name re�ects the international nature of its membership. The quintet performed in a masterclass presented by the Haffner Wind Ensemble and was recently awarded the Fewkes Woodwind Chamber Music Prize. Highly recommended, they are a delight to listen to. . Sunday 10 th November Matinée 2.30pm ENSEMBLE COSMOPOLITAN �ute,oboe,clarinet,french horn, bassoon £15/£12/£6 Jacqueline du Pre was a brilliant young cellist, whose career was brought to an end by multiple sclerosis. One of the most heart rending true-life tragedies of the 1970's. ''Duet for One, is a speculative, dramatization of that story. It is an intensely moving & life enhancing look at what happens when unexpected events lead you to re-evaluate your life. TheCOMPANY are the Heron's associate company. Thursday 7 th - Saturday 9 th November 7.30pm “DUET FOR ONE” theCOMPANY £15/£12/£6 Osamu & his family are on the fringes of Japanese society, living from petty thieving. After one shoplifting session Osamu & his son �nd a little girl, apparently abandoned, & take her home to join the chaotic household. They appear to be one big happy family but when the son is arrested secrets are revealed testing the bonds that unite them. Oscar Nominated 2019 best foreign �lm. (Japanese with subtitles.) Friday 1st November 7.30pm SHOPLIFTERS FILM AT THE HERON £7.50/£6/£6 Guy Masterson brings Dylan Thomas’s masterpiece vividly to life with this internationally recognised and awarded production. Masterson whisks the audience into a wonder-world of enchantment. The beauty of Thomas’s wordplay and the mastery of Masterson’s virtuosity will leave you breathless. A day in the life of Llareggyb and all 69 of its ebullient characters. A masterpiece! . Friday 25th October 7.30pm “UNDER MILK WOOD” Guy Masterson £15/£12/£6 LE CAFE PARISIEN is a musical & cultural journey through the streets, cafes & terraces of Europe, expect to hear Hot Club Swing, Classical Themes, adventures into Romani and Celtic Music, and vintage Songs, all delivered with a fresh new twist. A melting pot of astounding musicianship & novel arrangements, all delivered with a sense of warmth & fun to make for a cracking night’s entertainment! Saturday 19th October 7.30pm ‘LE CAFE PARISIEN’ Andy Lawrenson Trio £15/£12/£6 Shackleton's Endurance sank in Antarctica stranding 27 men. The carpenter, Harry McNish played a vital role in saving them. But he had de�ed Shackleton, so was never awarded the Polar Medal. Now, ill and destitute, he challenges Shackleton on the dockside. . Malcolm Rennie has appeared in over 20 West End shows & toured internationally with landmark productions. Friday 11 th October 7.30pm “SHACKLETON’S CARPENTER” Malcolm Rennie £15/£12/£6 We are delighted to present the Karski Quartet. Formed in 2018, they were awarded the Grand Prix in the International Music Competition Triomphe de l’Art. This young quartet are about to start a two-year study programme with the Royal Northern College of Music, focused on chamber music. They are exciting new talents and we are proud to receive them. . Sunday 6 th October Matinée 2.30pm KARSKI QUARTET Royal Northern College of Music £15/£12/£6 After David Kim’s daughter, Margot, goes missing a local investigation is opened and a detective assigned to the case. But when, after 36 hours, there are still no leads David decides to search in the one place no one has yet thought of looking – his daughter’s laptop. This is a taut modern mystery-thriller with a powerful emotional content. “An ingenious drama” – London Evening Standard. Friday 4 th October 7.30pm SEARCHING FILM AT THE HERON £7.50/£6/£6 The crowds cheered; the bands played; Queen Victoria waved. But among the smiling, adoring faces were men with murderous thoughts. During her rule there were seven attempts to assassinate Vicky, Empress of Nearly Bloody Everything. Who WERE these would be killers? This fascinating tale is told through melodrama, comedy and Rock n Roll! A new play by Patrick Prior performed & produced by Isosceles (Pat Abernethy & Dave Marsden). Friday 27th September 7.30pm “LITTLE VICKY & THE 7 ASSASSINS” Isosceles Theatre Company £15/£12/£6 Van Gogh never went to Japan. He created his own image of Japan through the prints he eagerly collected & his discussions with other artists. He developed a “Japanese Eye” which gave his art a new direction. The �lm, based on an exhibition at the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, travels to France, Holland and Japan to further explore the remarkable heritage that so affected Van Gogh. . Tuesday 24th September Matinée 2.00pm VAN GOGHAND JAPAN Exhibition on Screen £10/£8/£6 East Lancashire's most original, award-winning musical offering. Multi-instrumentalist trio, Harp & A Monkey, promise humorous and melodic short stories, told in song, featuring everything from mermaids to mole catchers. “Bold and Brilliant” (The Observer); "fantastic and fascinating" (Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe). They offer a truly enjoyable, unique & moving show. . Saturday 21 st September 7.30pm HARP AND A MONKEY £15/£12/£6 This multi-award winning journey through Paul Robeson’s remarkable life, highlights how his pioneering and heroic political activism were interwoven with his art. “Tayo Aluko does a �ne job in evoking his dynamic presence… and in reminding us of Robeson’s vocal power in such songs as Ol’ Man River and the Battle of Jericho”. (Guardian). A wonderfully uplifting and inspired performance. . Friday 13th September 7.30pm “CALL MR ROBESON” Tayo Aluko £15/£12/£6 Ed Heslam (classical guitar) performs his own arrangements of old Cumbrian tunes, together with Jean Altshuler (harp). Enjoy a delightful trip back into time with these two superb musicians as they play music from their ever expanding repertoire of old and new Cumbrian music. The concert promises to be an uplifting and entertaining mix of music from our rich Cumbrian heritage. Sunday 1st September Matinée 2.30pm CUMBRIAN DUO Classical Guitar and Harp £15/£12/£6 Kenneth Branagh as Shakespeare, Judi Dench as his wife & Ian McKellan plays a cameo. In 1613 the Globe Theatre burned to the ground. A devastated Shakespeare returns to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon to face his neglected family. He is haunted by the untimely death of his only son, Hamnet, struggling to mend the broken relationships with his family. In doing so he is forced to examine his own failings as a husband and a father. Friday 30 th August 7.30pm ALL IS TRUE FILM AT THE HERON £7.50/£6/£6 More details of each event are available on our website www.theherontheatre.com the HERON theatre the HERON theatre SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER