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ASHCROFT ARTS CENTRE AUTUMN 2017

MUSIC \ COMEDY \ CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES THEATRE \ CLASSES \ EXHIBITIONS Box office: 01329 223100 www.ashcroft.org.uk

WELCOME TO AUTUMN 2017 AT THE ASHCROFT!

“Lovely atmosphere Lots of fun.”

THE HANDLEBARDS PRESENT:

“Absolute gem of a venue, friendly staff,

“Fabulous course,

great gigs.”

teacher and venue.”

I am delighted to back at the Ashcroft permanently and I have really enjoyed putting the Autumn season together. There is a wealth of fantastic events - I hope you will be spoilt for choice. Music lovers have Cara Dillon, St Agnes Fountain, Jim Causley, Phil Beer and Son Yambo to name but a few. We have the wonderfully funny Promise & Promiscuity which is a fantastic one-woman show taking a hilarious, contemporary look at Jane Austen. Loads of stand-up comedy including Matt Forde, Danny Bhoy and Sofie Hagen. I am also delighted to welcome Roger McGough to the Ashcroft for the first time – it has only taken me 14 years to persuade him to come here! Families have some really exciting events two with Little Angel theatre company, one of the leading puppet companies with the UK bringing their show “Me” as well as Australian circus troop Trash Test Dummies which you really need to see, even if you don’t have kids! Don’t forget to keep letting us know what you think – we love hearing from you. Many thanks Annabel Cook, Head of Combined Arts CONTACT US Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hants, PO16 7DX Box office: 01329 223100 Email: [email protected] Web: ashcroft.org.uk

AS YOU LIKE IT AT WESTBURY MANOR MUSEUM Wednesday 30 August; 7pm Tickets: £10; £6 concessions

The Handlebards are bringing their allfemale troupe of cycling actors to Westbury Manor Museum for a charmingly chaotic and environmentally sustainable version of Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It. www.handlebards.com

LIPSERVICE PRESENT:

MR DARCY LOSES THE PLOT Thursday 14 September; 7.30pm Tickets: £15 Jane Austen is dreaming up Darcy, a proud, lip-curling handsome creation in very tight pants. But then a door squeaks, a visitor approaches and Jane hastily hides her work. Mr Darcy is left dangling. Left to his own devises he embroiders his own storyline while his creator stitches her quilt. When she returns she finds Darcy is diving into a lake in a clinging white shirt, dancing the Berzerka (a more extreme version of the Masurka) and wrestling carp. The set features quilt work specially created by community groups for this production.

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‘An absolute joy from start to finish’ North West End

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DANNY BHOY

DOUBLE BILL – MAFIA? AND SCI-FI?

MAKE SOMETHING GREAT AGAIN FOR STRONGER BETTER FUTURE TOMORROW TOGETHER

Thursday 21 September; 7.30pm & 9pm Tickets: £10 (one show) £15 (both shows)

Friday 15 September; 7.30pm Tickets: £15

A live scored, live action mash up of a classic film genre brought to life with lawless comic flair!

Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy embarks on his maiden tour of his brand-new show this autumn in selected theatres throughout the UK. Don’t miss this internationally renowned and critically acclaimed comedian who regularly sells out tours all over the world with his unique brand of observational story telling.

MAFIA?

SCI-FI?

7.30pm

9pm

Multi-award winning comedy trio Sleeping Trees deliver their version of every gangster film they’ve ever seen; Mafia? Expect casinos, operas and bloodshed, as the Banucci brothers find themselves in a situation stickier than most luxury cakes.

All good trilogies must come to an end, and Sleeping Trees boldly choose to end their movie trilogy with the third show in the series, Sci-Fi? At a time where ancient planet Plutopia rules the galaxy, farmer Charlie Sprog is dragged from his quiet home planet and given one simple mission: SAVE THE UNIVERSE FROM TOTAL DESTRUCTION.

‘His routines have the mark of those which are quoted from for years to come.’ The Herald, UK ‘This is a show you could see time and time again. Exceptional.’ The Sunday Mail, Australia www.dannybhoy.com

@officialbhoy

WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes.

‘You can almost visualise the blood splattering across the prison showers’ ★★★★ Fringe Guru

‘Another physically elastic, impeccably scored and endlessly energetic trawl through genre’s murky waters’ ★★★★ Fest

MARTIN AND ELIZA CARTHY Saturday 16 September; 7.30pm Tickets: £18; £17 concessions The good Doctor Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury nominated daughter Eliza Carthy, join forces to perform songs from their first duo album ever, a CD of traditional material entitled The Elephant, released in May 2014 on Topic Records. For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly


controversial of figures, while Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio Two Folk awards.

‘Martin Carthy is arguably the greatest English folk song performer, writer, collector and editor of them all’ Q Magazine ‘Eliza Carthy is one of the figureheads of the English folk revival…compelling’ Evening Standard www.eliza-carthy.com

@elizacarthy

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LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE PRESENT:

ME… Saturday 30 September; 11.30am & 2.30pm Tickets: £7/£25 Family (4 tickets)

THE COAL PORTERS Saturday 23 September; 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions The Coal Porters claim to be the world’s first “alt-bluegrass” act, demonstrating the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies. They have taken this sound around the world being featured on NPR’s Morning Edition in the USA and having recorded a live session for Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2.

Firmly established on the UK and European touring circuits and possessors of their own sound, The Coal Porters are an acoustic act with attitude. Their live show is polished yet passionate and second to none.

The world is a very big place, especially for a tiny baby penguin who is just finding her feet. The shimmering stars and glistening snow spin around our little hero, while the mountains tower high and the wind rushes to and fro. And although baby penguin may be small her family know she’s the biggest thing of all. This early year’s favourite is a lovely and touching story about a parent and their love for their child by much loved children’s author Emma Dodd.

‘Sid Griffin was playing Americana long before it was called that with his Long Ryders and his pioneering spirit lives on in his work with the Coal Porters’ Billy Bragg

www.littleangeltheatre.com

www.sidgriffin.com

CARA DILLON Friday 29 September; 7.30pm Tickets: £18; £17 concessions If you don’t know the voice of Cara Dillon, you’re in for a treat. If you are already amongst her legions of admirers around the world, you know you have something special in store. The extraordinary Irish singer makes music that transcends genres and crosses barriers. She has won every folk award going, but confesses to being no purist, making music that reaches beyond the constraints and limitations of tradition www.caradillon.co.uk @CaraDillonSings


‘Me…’ is an ideal introduction to theatre for little people, and a welcome balm for the soul for bigger people, too.’ The Stage

@SidCPsGriffin

A FLINTLOCK THEATRE & HAT FAIR CO-PRODUCTION

FOUR SCORE YEARS AND TEN Sunday 1 October, 2.30pm FREE EVENT ‘Old age is the most unexpected of all things that can happen to a man.’ Leon Trotsky An Arts Council England Celebrating Age project supported by the Baring Foundation. Originally commissioned by Winchester City Council. A play inspired by the lives of Winchester’s 90-year-olds

‘You wouldn’t believe it, would you, that I’m not one of these chatty people I mean I’m talking to you because you want me to, probably.’ In a humorous, revealing and touching piece of interactive verbatim theatre, Flintlock Theatre and Hat Fair present a new play that explores what it’s like to be an older person in contemporary Britain. Constructed from the words of Winchester’s 90-year-old residents, Four Score Years And Ten invites audiences of all ages to a celebration like no other, where guests are invited to take tea alongside partygoers with nine decades of stories to share.


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THE FB POCKET ORCHESTRA

THE ROAD TO HUNTSVILLE

Friday 6 October; 7.30pm Tickets: £12; £11 concessions

Wednesday 4 October; 7.30pm Tickets: £12; £11 concessions

Blues, Ragtime, Hot Jazz, Songs and Dances from long ago. Working backwards from the 1930s, the FB Pocket Orchestra explores repertoire that formed the embryo of what is now known as popular music.

Written and Performed by Stephanie Ridings Directed by Jonathan V McGrath

The FBPO became an ‘official’ project in the spring of 2012 and released its first album in October. The aims of the orchestra are to present a contemporary slant on popular acoustic music from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.

‘I’m trying to understand why British women fall in love with men on death row. I’m corresponding with Jonny, incarcerated in Texas. I’m trying to understand how the death penalty fits into our world. I’m trying not to be judgemental’ As seen on BBC2s Edinburgh Nights, The Road to Huntsville blends fact with fiction and is an exploration into unconventional love, state homicide and cats.

‘Atmospheric, yet vibrant, this charming collection of songs will make you wish you had been born some 100 years ago. The style, glamour and ‘fabulousness’ of this era is captured beautifully on the album.’ Jazz FM

‘An incredible show that will alter your perspective and make you question things you may never have questioned before’ ★★★★★ Arts Award Voice

www.fbpocketorchestra.co.uk

SOFIE HAGEN: DEAD BABY FROG Thursday 12 October; 7.30pm Tickets: £11; £8 concessions Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards – Best Newcomer 2015 Chortle Awards – Best Newcomer 2014 Sofie Hagen is unquestionably one of the most talked-about comics of the moment. A modern legend in her native Denmark, she burst onto the British scene by winning Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Festival 2015; her 2016 follow-up, Shimmer Shatter, was a second total sell-out. She’s spoken to millions as former host of Guilty Feminist and current host of Made of Human podcasts, and appeared on The One Show, The Now Show and Live From The BBC. This is a brand new show packed with brilliant, offbeat observation, passionate argument, and jokes.

‘Consistently funny, personal, and a slyly powerful show’ Chortle www.sofiehagen.com @SofieHagen WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes.


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PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY

CHRIS WHILE & JULIE MATTHEWS Friday 13 October; 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions

Wednesday 18 October; 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions

Winners in the Best Duo category at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and ten times nominated since 2001 in the Best Duo, Best Song & Best Live Act categories.

WINNER – Best Theatre Week Three Adelaide Fringe. In this hilarious, one-(freakishly talented)-woman show, Penny, a direct relation of Austen’s flirtation Thomas Langlois Lefroy, tackles all of Jane’s beloved characters with song, dance and appalling cross-stitching. Flushed by four years’ success from Edinburgh to Toronto to Regina Saskatchewan, comes New Zealander Penny Ashton’s collaboration with Jane Austen (deceased). How will Miss Elspeth battle literary snobbery, cousin Horatio’s digestions and her mother’s nerves, armed only with a blushing countenance, excellent ukulele skills and being quite bright, you know... for a girl?

Chris While and Julie Matthews’ musical partnership began in 1993 when they were key members and writers in the legendary folk-rock group The Albion Band. In 1997 they left the band to concentrate on their work as a duo which has seen them tour throughout the world. Their fans include Richard Hawley, Eddi Reader and Judy Collins. James Taylor once remarked that they have “an amazing energy” and led a standing ovation at the BBC Folk Awards when they won the Best Duo Award in 2009.

‘They lift the room with their amazing energy’ James Taylor www.whileandmatthews.co.uk

‘It’s pride and prejudice gone wild in the best way’ Rip It Up

@whilematthews

MATT RICHARDSON: SLASH

FLOSSIE MALAVIALLE

Saturday 14 October; 7.30pm Tickets: £13

Friday 20 October; 7.30pm Tickets: £12; £11 concessions

Host of Virgin Radio’s Drive-time show, The Xtra Factor and Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live!

Flossie Malavialle is a French born singer who has been based in the North East of England since 2002. Several years on, her profile has gone from strength to strength, playing throughout the UK and far beyond. Her collection of 12 albums (so far) is a reminder of how much work and dedication she has put into her music career.

A lot has happened to Matt Richardson since his last tour in 2013. A lot of it is quite strange. Most comedians hope to win accolades and make people laugh, very few end up with Heat Magazine’s Weird Crush trophy. From interviewing millionaire dogs in LA, ghost hunting with Craig Revel Horwood and having his phone nicked by Kate Moss – it’s been an odd, but fun, few years. Now Matt can finally tell people about it, as well as talking about everything else on his mind.

‘High Wattage Charisma’ Guardian ‘Hilarious and charming’ The Mirror www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk @MattRichardson3 WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes.


She sings and plays a wide variety of songs in French, English and Spanish interspersed with a touch of humorous Geordie-French banter which gives her performances a certain “je ne sais quoi”... in any case, fun and emotion guaranteed! From well-established folk songs to jazz standards, from blues numbers to Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel’s classics, her wide repertoire appeals to all. Flossie’s powerful yet sensitive rendition of songs combined with her quaint northern twang and humorous banter will no doubt entertain and leave you with a smile. www.flossiemalavialle.co.uk


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FOR FAMILIES THIS HALF TERM 23 – 27 OCTOBER This half term we are getting into the creative Halloween spirit in our 2 full day workshops. Whether you want to spend the day getting messy with clay and slime or designing your own moving bugs, one of our workshops are for you! Suitable for ages 5-12yrs. The workshops begin at 9.30am so drop your children off for a day of messy witchy fun between 9am – 9.30am. Please remember to bring a packed lunch but no nuts products please.

THE GREAT MECHANICAL MAKE! Wednesday 25 October 9.30am – 4pm; Cost: £25 Have you ever wondered how to shoot a normal bottle in to the sky or make your own hovercraft that actually hovers, then this full day workshop is for the engineer in you! Spend the day designing and making different moving, flying and floating machines with no power at all!

CLAY PLAY DAY! Tuesday 24 October 9.30am – 4pm; Cost: £25 Hubble Bubble, toil and trouble! A magic spell can only be cast with a magic cauldron so join us for the day helping to decorate our witches cauldron, make your own potions and slime as well! We will also be helping you make your own spooky Halloween themed pieces from air dry clay that you can take home at the end of the day!


ASHCROFT ARTS ACADEMY PRESENTS

DARK TALES

Friday 27th October, 6pm Tickets: £7, £25 (family of 4 ticket) Have you ever wondered what happened to the little girl who told lies or the boy who couldn’t stop sucking their thumb? The Ashcroft Arts Academy are about to tell you in this immersive, spooky, Halloween experience. You will work your way through the centre carefully as you come across scary characters created and performed by the children of the youth theatre.

TRASH TEST DUMMIES Monday 23 October; 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: £10; £8 concessions The Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises. The Trash Test Dummies is a family friendly, circus comedy show like no other. With rave reviews and sell out shows. This award winning, side-splitting slapstick comedy routine takes the household wheelie bin to new heights, and delivers a dump truck full of hilarity! Jamie Bretman, Jack Coleman and Simon Wright are highly skilled circus performers that can trash talk with the best of them, showcasing a stunning array of the highest jaw dropping acrobatics, juggling and stunt work. These dexterous dummies take the audience on a journey into their playful imagination, where they invite them to take a fresh look at the humble household wheelie bin. For audiences of all ages be prepared for a great time! www.trashtestdummies.com @TrashDummies

STORYPOCKET THEATRE PRESENTS

STORYTELLER, STORYTELLER Friday 27 October; 2.30pm Tickets: £7; £25 Family (4 tickets) Family fun from the winners of the Primary Times Children’s Choice Award, 2014 and the Three Weeks Editors’ Choice Award at Edinburgh Fringe 2015. What happens when two children’s storytellers arrive at the same place at the same time to tell their stories? And what happens if both of them think they are THE Storyteller? A head to head that leads to a feast of clowning, physical silliness and some magical non-verbal storytelling, that’s what! www.storypockettheatre.co.uk


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JIM CAUSLEY

THE PAPERBOYS

Thursday 26 October; 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions

Thursday 2 November; 7.30pm Tickets: £15; £14 concessions

Since the release of his debut album in 2005, Jim Causley’s unique voice and persona have helped him become one of the most well-loved and respected figures of today’s contemporary roots and folk music scene. During the past decade Causley has been nominated for no less than five BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, won the Spiral Earth Singer of the Year award in 2014, presented his own folk music show on BBC Radio Devon and in 2015 he worked with BBC TV historian Dr Sam Willis to create the music for his show ‘Highwaymen, Outlaws and Villains’ and was asked to perform his song ‘Pride of the Moor’ on BBC TV’s Countryfile - Dartmoor Special.

Wrapping up their 24th anniversary year, Vancouver Canadian musician Tom Landa, is looking back on the legacy of his much-loved folk rock band The Paperboys. For two decades, The Paperboys have been touring the world and lighting up stages with their free-wheeling blend of influences from Celtic and bluegrass, to Mexican son jarocho, brass bands and Canadian roots.

Jim Causley new studio album Forgotten Kingdom, released in 2016, was his first album of entirely self-penned material.

‘Astonishing eclectic folk-rock from acclaimed Canadian quintet’ Mojo

www.jimcausley.co.uk @jimcausley

www.paperboys.com @thepaperboys

Saturday 28 October; 12pm – 4pm Tickets: £10 Meet experts from the worlds of crime detection and crime fiction, hear from panels of criminologists and novelists including writer and former barrister Diana Bretherick, William Sutton, Pete Adams, J.S. Law, and Cal Moriarty. Browse the stands in our crime fair and attend a selection of talks. If you like to read, watch or write crime fiction or would like to know more about the work of detectives from SOCO to forensics then join us for this afternoon of investigation. Part of the Portsmouth Darkfest. See our website for further details.


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CRIME FACT, CRIME FICTION

‘One of the most exciting bands to come out of the folk-roots corner...the most exuberant record I’ve heard in ages...breathtaking.’ fRoots

Friday 3 November; 7.30pm Tickets: £15; £13.50 concessions Written by Mike Grogan. Ben Bracken as ‘Henry Tandey’ How one single shot could have changed world history! One actor & three musicians tell Henry’s incredible story. It is the 28th September, 1918 in northern France. A humble British Private has the opportunity to change the course of history by preventing World War Two! This is the compelling story of Henry Tandey VC, the most decorated British Soldier of the Great War who with one single shot could have made the world a very different place. This is Henry’s story...


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LUKE JERMAY: SIXTH SENSE

JAN RAVENS: DIFFICULT WOMAN

Written & Performed by Luke Jermay. Directed by Michael Weber


Wednesday 8 November; 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions Luke Jermay is the most incredible man you’ve probably never heard of. He can read your mind. No really; he can read your mind. He doesn’t use mind games or psychological tricks; he is not a trickster, there are no smoke and mirrors. He can simply read your mind. His awe inspiring intuitive abilities have gained him high profile fans such as Derren Brown, Dynamo and Uri Geller who all agree Jermay is astonishing. ‘Luke Jermay’s – Sixth Sense’ has gained critical acclaim with 5 Star reviews from Edinburgh to London’s West End. You’ll be amazed at Jermay’s incredible powers; he knows your past, present and future, sometimes better than you do. From your favourite schoolteacher, childhood pet even the colour of your underwear, Jermay impossibly knows all, sees all and tells (almost) all in an expert display of telepathy developed to amazing razor sharp accuracy.

‘My jaw dropped repeatedly... Jermay puts us in a state where we can wonder whether life has more possibilities than we thought it did an hour before’ The Times ‘Jermay is a genius of modern mind reading. See his amazing live show!’ Dynamo ‘Jermay is one of my favourite performers! See his show!’ David Blaine www.jermay.com @LukeJermay

Who runs the world? Fiftysomething women, apparently. Dead Ringers star, Jan Ravens takes to the road with her well loved impressions of Theresa May, Nicola Sturgeon, Diane Abbott, Hillary Clinton and many others, including Kirsty Wark, Lyse Doucet and Fiona Bruce. Why, she asks, are women perceived as difficult, when we are just being decisive, ambitious and tenacious? Well, come on, why? Jan has been seen on, and contributed across the satirical spectrum on shows such as Newsnight, The Daily Politics, Mock the Week, QI, Question Time, Today and PM.

‘A consummate impressionist’ Times ‘Modern, topical, with a fresh satirical twist’ Telegraph ‘A brilliantly funny woman in her prime’ Kirsty Wark @thatjanravens WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes.

THE SPITFIRE SISTERS Friday 10 November; 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions The Spitfire Sisters – Louisa Revolta, Anna Harding and Hannah Castleman – started in 2011 as a 1940s three-part harmony cover group singing hits from the Andrews and Boswell Sisters.

They have since become internationally acclaimed vintage music makers in their own right. They perform an eclectic mix of songs including original tunes from their self-penned album Put Your Phone Away, classic repertoire from the 1940s and modern songs with an old fashioned twist. They are delighted to be performing at The Ashcroft. www.thespitfiresisters.com



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Wednesday 15 November; 7.30pm Tickets: £15; £14 concessions Cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. He has reinvented the guitar with great power and artistry, and brings a rare beauty and vitality to his music. Handing down the tradition, Catfish continues his lifelong journey as one of the brightest lights in acoustic blues and roots music. www.catfishkeith.com

MATT FORDE

KEITH JAMES IN CONCERT:

THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN His wonderful Tower of Songs – stripped back, desolate, naked and sensual Saturday 18 November; 7.30pm Tickets: £15 Enigmatic, mysterious and sub textural, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character, with an exact sense of prose, a wry humour and courage to wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty with the brush of each line. The chilling announcement of Leonard’s passing marked the end of an era. With a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the ‘pure song’ Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable.

‘A sensitive and pleasingly understated delivery, all the better that the songs might speak for themselves’ Acoustic Magazine www.keith-james.com

RUM IN THE GRAVY BOAT

Friday 17 November; 7.30pm Tickets: £15


Matt is one of the country’s most in-demand satirists, having appeared on The Royal Variety Performance 2015 (ITV), Have I Got News For You (BBC One), Mock the Week (BBC2 Two), Rory Bremner’s Coalition Report and Election Report (both BBC Two), 8 out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Question Time (BBC One), This Week (BBC One) and Jon Richardson Grows Up (C4).

“Raise a Glass. Raise a Family. Raise a child.” ‘I don’t really have any one memory of when or how this all started. I’ve never made a show about myself before. Never felt the need to but then again this story is only partly about me … Something happened when I was a child that made life both deeply unbearable and beautifully profound. At the same time a weird alchemy occurred, something good from the bad, and it stirred in me a deep fascination to perform that I just couldn’t shake off.’

Following a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival’s prestigious Cabaret Bar, we are delighted to host Matt’s latest nationwide tour.

Fluid Motion Theatre Company presents Rum in the Gravy Boat, a play that seeks to highlight a world in which an estimated 700,000 children under 16 in the UK live with a parent who is dependent on alcohol. Developed through autobiographical storytelling, physical theatre and humour, Rum in the Gravy Boat is a playful exploration into how theatre can be used to make sense of the past.

www.mattforde.com @mattforde WARNING: Comedy often contains strong language and adult themes.


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www.fluidmotiontheatre.com

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SON YAMBU

SALSA WORKSHOP

Friday 24 November; 8pm Tickets: £12; £11 concessions

Friday 24 November; 6.45pm – 7.45pm Tickets: £15 to include Son Yambu show ticket

Son Yambu play authentic Cuban songs, the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to salsa. They give this irresistible music a contemporary edge, bringing their audiences a truly, sensational, authentic Latin music experience.

Join us before the show for a fun salsa workshop. You can then show off your moves to the band during the main show!

‘Absolutely tremendous…. if you don’t start to move to this there is no hope for you! Extraordinary music’ Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3 Please note: Limited seating to allow for dancing.

DOUBLE BILL

ROGER MCGOUGH + LiTTLe MACHiNe Thursday 30 November; 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50 Roger McGough’s new show with Walter, Steve & Chris of LiTTLe MACHiNe features a fine selection of vintage, classic & surprising poems set to music. It’s a gala gig that’s making waves! 2017 has more McGough milestones than the average year. There’s the 50th anniversary of the iconic & top-selling Penguin Modern Poets no.10 The Mersey Sound by Adrian Henri, Roger McGough & Brian Patten. Then the summer of ’67 epic poem of love & lust, broken promises and unfettered dreams, Summer With Monika, being republished later in the year. Roger also has a significant birthday in November when his New and Selected Poems is published by Penguin.


Hilarious and surreal, McGough is a poet of many voices. Menace and melancholy there may be, but with plenty of McGough’s characteristic wit and wordplay too. His latest book It Never Rains is a collection of new verses with drawings by the author. www.uktouring.org.uk/rogermcgough @McgoughRoger

LiTTLe MACHiNe Formed in 2009 LiTTLe MACHiNe are the ‘must have’ act at Literary Festivals from York to Dubai. Drawing on three thousand years of poetry - Sappho, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Blake, Byron, Eliot, Larkin and many more - they set classic poems to music and perform them with energy, passion and humour. Music that moves the feet for words that move the soul!

‘It’s a long time since I heard something so exciting, a wonderful way of delivering poetry.’ Carol Ann Duffy

‘The patron saint of poetry’ Carol Ann Duffy

www.little-machine.com

‘Rueful, unpredictable observation to please the sharpest wits’ The Independent

For adults & 14+. Followed by book signing.


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HUNDRED WATT CLUB PRESENTS:

AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE Friday 1 December; 7.30pm Tickets: £12; £10 concessions

EUROPEAN ARTS PRESENT

MR CHARLES DICKENS PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS CAROL Wednesday 6 December; 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions European Arts Company returns with a heart-warming evening in the presence of the author himself! A Christmas Carol was the first public performance Charles Dickens gave of his own work. He enacted it over 150 times and the effect on the public was phenomenal. This Christmas, you can experience what it must have been like to be in the audience. Actor John O’Connor faithfully recreates Dickens’s famous performance of his bestloved ghost story. Come and enjoy a seasonal treat in the spirit of Christmas past, present and future. “I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school-boy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to everybody! A Happy New Year to all the world!” www.europeanarts.co.uk

Join Hundred Watt Club for a risqué & ridiculous evening of burlesque & cabaret entertainment. Starring the ‘Songbird or Trafalgar Square’ Lili La Scala as your hostess, with glittering neo-showgirl Lena Mae and rubber-faced musical comedian Elliot Mason. Showcasing award winning hi-jinks from Pi The Mime and ethereal, classic burlesque from Briar Rouge, it’s a real good old fashioned knees up! This show employs and embraces adult themes, not for the faint hearted! There is no dress code but red carpet finery and vintage inspired fashions are encouraged for both men & women.

Over 18s only.


MARTIN SIMPSON Friday 8 December; 7.30pm Tickets: £15; £14 concessions There is no doubt that after 45 years as a professional musician Martin is, right now, better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. There is no-one who has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music than Simpson. His 15 years living in the US were well spent. In addition his own songwriting has produced some real gems, from the truck-stop epic, Love Never Dies to the profoundly moving Never Any Good and One Day. www.martinsimpson.com


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BEN AND TOM WATERS

ST AGNES FOUNTAIN

Friday 22 December; 7.30pm Tickets: £14; £13 concessions

Thursday 14 December; 7.30pm Tickets: £16; £15 concessions

Voted piano player of the year at the prestigious Boisdale awards, Ben Waters will be joined by his sax playing son Tom at the Ashcroft Arts Centre.

The band that gives Christmas songs a good, if respectful, kicking. They bring sparkling musicianship, humour and heartfelt renditions of your favourite Christmas tunes both original and those you know so well (or thought you did).

It will be a great evening of authentic Boogie, Blues and Rock ‘n Roll. Having performed recently in The Caribbean, The States, Canada, Venice, New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay, Germany, France, Austria and Australia as well as playing in Ben’s Big Band at many prestigious venues in the UK they are looking forward to bringing their special Christmas show to Fareham.

St Agnes Fountain come together for one month a year for The Christmas Tour each December. Performing “rhythmed-up” carols and Christmas music, interspersed with laughter and spoken word, they begin their 17th sell-out year on 1st December.

www.benwaters.com

HAPPY AND ELFIE

Saturday 16 December; 7.30pm Tickets: £15; £14 concessions

Saturday 23 December 11.30am & 2.30pm Tickets: £7; £25 Family (4 tickets)

Making a welcome return to the Ashcroft, Phil Beer is one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. An audience with Phil Beer has been described as a glimpse into his world where folk, blues, hymns, the sea, the West Country and a life spent in music combine to make a true show. A Phil Beer gig is one spent in the company of a true craftsman, a master musician and consummate performer. www.philbeer.co.uk


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PHIL BEER

Christian Lee is a talented and award winning comedy magician who reached the Live Finals of Britain’s Got Talent 2016. In this new show, follow the adventures of a Christmas Elf who, on Christmas Eve, has been so busy having fun he has forgotten to prepare for Christmas and has only 45 minutes to get all the toys ready in time for Santa’s arrival. Will he make in time? Perhaps, with a little magic and lots of help from the audience, he might just do it! Join us in a fun-filled show for children and families, with enough magical delight to keep the young and the young-at-heart enthralled.


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EXHIBITIONS

REGULAR COURSES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES

BEHIND THE LENS 1 – 13 September Photography created by young people from across the county. CAMHS in Hampshire (Sussex Partnership NHS) and Hampshire Cultural Trust worked in partnership on Behind the Lens; a project to work with young people to explore their identity and well-being through photography. The young people were referred from New Forest Young Carers, Aldershot Step by Step and Hampshire CAMHS.

THAT’S WHERE YOU’LL FIND ME 18 September – 28 October A collection of ‘treescapes’ by local artist Ashling Barrow Inspired by walks in Hampshire woodlands Ashling creates a dream-like reality where you can’t literally see the wood for the trees. Painting in oils she works in an impressionistic style, using harmonious colours and textured surfaces to create ‘treescapes’ that echo the changing seasons and colours of our forests. This collection of paintings range in scale; one minute you may find yourself lost in a panoramic sea of abstracted silver birches the next stepping your way carefully through the thicket, following the path less followed.

PRINTSPIRATION 6 – 23 December

Welcome to our weekly class diary. We run a wide range of weekly, day time and evening classes suitable for all ages and abilities. This Autumn we are excited to be hosting Award winning crime author Diana Bretherick with a short course to inspire anyone interested in writing crime fiction. Also new is a chance to try your hand at traditional crafts such as Saori Weaving and Millinery.

HOW TO BOOK

Good news for those who missed out on the very popular Introduction to Fabric Printing course – Alison Hulme is back to repeat the course in November, if you already have some Fabric printing skills join Alison in September for a printing play day! We are also launching two creatively themed weekends - Wonderful Wool and Crafty Christmas - a programme of delightful workshops to inspire and kick start your winter crafting!

Courses are payable termly in advance and places are limited so pre-booking is essential. You can pay by cash or cheque (payable to Hampshire Cultural Trust) or via debit card (please note there is 50p per ticket admin charge up to a maximum of £5 for all bookings).

We will be exploring all things print with an exhibition illuminating the many fascinating processes and methods used by print makers to create art. Badger Press will be contributing alongside other printmakers working in a variety of techniques.

The autumn term runs from week beginning Monday 11th September until week beginning Monday 4th December inclusive. The half term break starts the week beginning Monday 23rd October.

Badger Press will be demonstrating a variety of printing methods on Sunday 3rd December as part of our Crafty Christmas day.

Most classes are 12 weeks unless otherwise stated.


You can book places on all our courses termly, in advance via the website www.ashcroft.org.uk or the box office or on 01329 223100 You can try a taster session with any regular class (subject to availability – please ask at the Box Office for more information on taster prices.) HOW TO PAY

Please note: Ticket bookings and class bookings are strictly non-refundable. CONCESSIONS If you are over 60 you qualify for 25% off the full price adult class rate of all externally funded (HF) regular, weekly classes. If you are in receipt of a Means Tested Benefit (MTB) and would like to enrol on an adult course please speak to a member of staff about how we can support your learning. All other regular, weekly classes have a 20% discount for concessions for over 60’s.


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WEEKLY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

TUESDAYS

OUTSIDE THE ART BOX

Tuesday 12 September – Tuesday 5 December 4pm – 5pm (School years 3-6) £60 From photography and printing to drawing and painting, this course uses a variety of artistic techniques to broaden your knowledge and help you think outside the box when creating art.

MONDAYS

ASHCROFT YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

Monday 11 September – Monday 4 December; 6pm – 7pm (Ages 8-13yrs) £66 7.15pm – 8.45pm (Ages 13 – 18yrs) £96 This class brings together a passion for singing and/or acting. Young people will learn to craft performances in a professional environment, including scripted and devised work. Taking our inspiration from local ghost stories, spooky legends and the popular story book ‘Cautionary Tales for Children’, the youth theatre will be working towards a completely immersive performance where they will be telling you these scary tales throughout the centre. Come and see your children perform on Friday 27th October, if you dare!


MONDAYS

ASHCROFT YOUTH DANCE COMPANY

Monday 11 September – Monday 4 December; 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Ages 11-17 yrs) £66 This class will focus on contemporary dance with creative elements. You will have the opportunity to perform on the Ashcroft stage.

Additional dates to remember! Friday 27 October Children needed all day (Time TBC) Performance at 6pm Please book via the website

FRIDAYS

MONKEY MUSIC CLASSES (EXTERNAL PROVIDER) 9.30am – 10am Ding- Dong (3 – 4 yrs) 10.10am – 10.40am Heigh-Ho (1 – 2 yrs) 10.50am – 11.20am Rock’n’Roll Babies (from 3 months) 11.30am – 12pm Jiggety-Jig (2 – 3 yrs) At Monkey Music, we know that music is fundamental to a pre-school aged child’s development. Our award winning progressive and educational four stage curricula are designed to nurture a lifetime of music. Classes are £6.50. Your first class is free! Join us any time in the term. To book call 01489 565443 or email winchester. fareham@ monkeymusic.co.uk

SATURDAYS

STREET DANCE

Saturday 16 September – Saturday 9 December 9am – 10am (School Years R-1) 10am – 11am (School Years 2-3) 11am – 12pm (School Years 4-6) 12pm – 1pm (School Years 7+) £45 Learn some fast, funky moves in this high energy dance class inspired by Urban Street Dance and Hip Hop with a professional dance tutor.

SATURDAYS

SmART KIDS

Saturday 16 September – Saturday 9 December 9.30am – 11am (Ages 6-12yrs) £60 This class is a chance for children to create their own masterpieces exploring pastels, paints, fabric, clay, collage and more.

www.monkeymusic.co.uk


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WEEKLY CLASSES FOR ADULTS MONDAYS

TUESDAYS BALLET FOR ADULTS

GARMENT MAKING

If you think your ballet days are behind you, think again! This ballet class is suitable for beginners or those who want to re-fresh their skills in a friendly group.

Make a garment of your choice with dressmaking expert Maria Stones. Each week will include an opportunity to practice new techniques to build your confidence and extend your skills. Classes are 3 hours long allowing you time to make good progress each session. Suitable for those with some experience and confidence with a sewing machine. Only 8 space available.

Tuesday 12 September – Tuesday 5 December 10am – 11am £60/£45 Concessions HF

DANCE FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES DANCING FIT

Monday 11 September – Monday 4 December 10.30am – 11.30am or 11.30am – 12.30pm £60/£48 Concessions Monday blues? Start your week off with this fun and energetic dance fitness class especially for the over 50’s.

ART IN THE AFTERNOON Monday 11 September – Monday 4 December 1pm – 3pm £108/£84 Concessions HF

Find your artistic style with Julie Tucker in this popular, relaxed and supportive art class. Try different methods and media. All levels welcome. *All materials needed to get you started are included but you may wish to bring your own sketch pad.


DRAMA FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES Monday 11 September – Monday 4 December 2.30pm – 3.30pm £54 HF

Explore different characters, themes and ideas in this exciting creative class, leading to a performance each term for family and friends.

BOLLIFIT

Monday 11 September – Monday 4 December 7pm – 8pm £60/£45 Concessions HF We are delighted to welcome Bollifit’s creator, Shailly Modi, to the Ashcroft to lead this popular, energetic and a fabulous fitness programme inspired by the glitz, glamour and joy of Bollywood dance!

Tuesday 12 September – Tuesday 5 December 10am – 11am or 11am – 12pm £54 HF

A chance to explore dance in a fun, creative and musical way in one of these tailored classes led by Amanda Watkinson.

Tuesday 12 September – Tuesday 5 December 9am – 12pm £174/£132 Concession HF

*Please let the centre know if you do not have a sewing machine at the time of booking.

PILATES FOR ALL

Tuesday 12 September – Tuesday 5 December 11.15am – 12.15pm £60/£48 Concessions Improve your physical and mental wellbeing whilst developing your core strength and overall flexibility in our mixed ability, friendly class. All ages welcome.

INTERMEDIATE PILATES Tuesday 12 September – Tuesday 5 December 12.30pm – 1.30pm £60/£48 Concessions

Improve your physical and mental wellbeing whilst developing your core strength and overall flexibility in our intermediate, friendly class. All ages welcome.


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WEDNESDAYS SEW YOUR OWN

Wednesday 13 September – Wednesday 6 December 9.30am – 12.30pm £174/£132 Concession HF Make an item of your choice, whether it be a new skirt, patchwork, soft furnishings or wherever your imagination takes you with sewing expert Maria Stones. Each week will include an opportunity to practice new techniques to build your confidence and extend your skills. Classes are 3 hours long allowing you time to make good progress each session. Suitable for those with some experience and confidence with a sewing machine. Only 8 space available. *Please let the centre know if you do not have a sewing machine at the time of booking.

MONTHLY: ART APPRECIATION Wednesday 20 September Wednesday 18 October Wednesday 22 November 12.30pm – 2.30pm £27 per course (Individual session £10)

Wednesday 13 September – Wednesday 6 December 7pm – 9pm £84 /£67.20 Concessions

Join Alistair Eales for this monthly session where you can delve into the world of visual arts and art history. Expect lively discussions and debates and guest speakers as a variety of artists, art works and approaches are explored, along with defining movements from classical to contemporary.

Learn a range of songs, old and new, pop and soul. Our choir enjoys performing at local events and is a friendly welcoming group for people of all levels and abilities.

WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE

ART FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

Wednesday 13 September – Wednesday 6 December 11am – 12.30pm £108/£84 Concessions HF If you would like to take your first steps in art this is the course for you. Our experienced art tutor will help you gain confidence and master the basic skills in a small and friendly group. Suitable also for those who feel they lack confidence and want to get back to the basics. *All materials needed to get you started are included but you may wish to bring your own sketch pad.


ASHCROFT COMMUNITY CHOIR

ART FOR INTERMEDIATES Wednesday 13 September – Wednesday 6 December 1pm – 3pm £108/£84 Concessions HF

This course is for those who have taken their first steps in art but would like to continue to gain confidence with basic skills in a small and friendly group.

Wednesday 20 September Wednesday 11 October Wednesday 22 November 7pm – 9pm £27 for all 3 sessions or £10 individually

This new monthly course is for people interested in developing skills in writing for writing for stage and screen. Each session will focus on an aspect of writing for performance with a challenge for you to work on in the intervening weeks with an option share at the next session. The course is led by experienced playwright and screenwriter Ian Hylands. No experience is necessary.

*All basic materials needed to get you started are included but you may wish to bring your own sketch pad and artists kit if you have one.


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THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS

PILATES

ALL ABOUT ART

Improve your physical and mental wellbeing whilst developing your core strength and overall flexibility in our advanced, friendly class led by Ann Maree Purnell. All ages welcome

Find your artistic style with Julie Tucker in this popular and relaxing art class. Try different methods and media. All levels welcome.

Thursday 14 September – Thursday 7 December 10am – 11am £60/£48 Concession

BEGINNERS PILATES Thursday 14 September – Thursday 7 December 11.15am – 12.15pm £60/£48 Concessions

A gentle introduction to Pilates. Our expert tutor will soon have you feeling more confident and flexible.

YOGA

Thursday 14 September – Thursday 7 December 6.30pm – 8pm £84/£63 Concessions HF Explore the wealth of benefits that yoga can bring this relaxed and informal hatha yoga class. This weekly evening class will combine postures, relaxation and breath work. Suitable for all levels and experience.

SHORT COURSES

Friday 15 September – Friday 8 December 10am – 12pm £108/£84 Concessions HF

*All materials needed to get you started are included but you may wish to bring your own sketch pad.

ART FOR ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES Friday 15 September – Friday 8 December 1.15pm – 2.15pm £54 HF

Explore painting, collage and other expressive mediums in this fun and creative art class. *Due to popular demand pre booking is advised

INTRODUCTION TO FABRIC PRINTING

CRIME WRITING WITH AUTHOR DIANA BRETHERICK

Alison Hulme returns to the Ashcroft with this popular course - ideal for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their fabric printing skills with expert guidance. In this 4 week course students will experiment with a range of printing methods including Gelli plates, Thermofax screens, stencils and stamps, to create unique printed cloth.

Former Defence Barrister and Criminologist, Diana Bretherick, has used her in depth knowledge of the criminal mind to become an award winning Crime Fiction writer. Join Diana for this three week writing course which covers crime writing essentials; from plotting to thrill to creating satisfying endings! Along the way, you will learn to how to build and maintain suspense, drop clever clues and develop a compelling character for your murderer and detective. You will also be able to pick up tips on how to successfully edit, synopsis writing and pitching.

Thursday 9 November – Thursday 30 November 1pm – 3.30pm £70/£52 Concession HF

Cost includes all printing ink and medium (to the value of £14). Please bring your own fabric or purchase calico at cost price on the day. There are only 7 places so book early to avoid disappointment.


Friday 10 November – Friday 24 November 10am – 1pm £60/£45 Concession HF


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ONE OFF WORKSHOPS HAT MAKING: DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR OWN PARTY HEADPIECE Saturday 14 October 10am – 1pm £45

For parties and special occasions, a little headpiece can turn a pretty frock into a statement outfit! With the guidance of Deborah Dalton, Milliner, you will learn to make your own celebratory head piece to enjoy wearing whenever a little pizzazz is needed! Early booking deadline, please see website for details.

FABRIC PRINTING DAY WITH ALISON HULME Wednesday 6 September 10am – 4pm £45/£33.75 Concession HF

Fabric printers will be taking over the Ashcroft! Join Alison Hulme for a full day dedicated to the art of printing onto textiles. There will be plenty of room to spread out and work on big tables in our dance studio as well as the art room. Ink and printing medium is provided in the cost. Please bring your own fabric to print on. (Calico can be purchased at cost price on the day). *Please bring a packed lunch


PAINTING WITHOUT BRUSHES: EXPLORING ACRYLICS WITH ASHLING BARROW Friday 6 October 1pm – 4pm £25

Create your own tree-scape’ using a variety of different implements to apply paint - from finger-prints to old credit cards. Inspired by the glorious colours of Autumn, you will be working with acrylic paint on canvas, building up layers and textures to evoke a woodland scene of your choice. A 50cm square canvas which will be provided along with a basic colour palette. You are welcome to bring your acrylics to extend your choice.

FREE MACHINE EMBROIDERY WITH LUCY DOROTHY Friday 20 October 10.30am – 3.30pm £48/£36 Concessions HF

Learn to draw and even doodle with your sewing machine with Lucy Dorothy who returns to the Ashcroft. This free-machine embroidery workshop is suitable for beginners and also those wishing to develop skills further. In this intensive 5 hour workshop you will be shown how to set up your machine for free motion sewing as well as various techniques including thread sketching and raw edge appliqué. All fabrics and templates will be provided to enable you to create several small designs.

SATURDAY KNIT-INS WITH NICKY BARFOOT 10am – 1pm £42/£34 Concessions HF Saturday 7 October Short Row Shaping: Unravel the mystery of short rows and master the art of knitting in circles. In this workshop Nicky will show you how to knit a garter stitch pin wheel which will be started in class and finished (and felted if desired) at home. . .

Saturday 4 November Knit and Felt Corsage: Create a cute corsage by knitting a central piece in the workshop (which can then be felted and embellished with embroidery or buttons at home afterwards if desired) and attaching a simple knitted lace border in a contrast yarn. Full details including materials you will need to bring are on the booking page of the webpage.


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WONDERFUL WOOL : 3- 5 NOVEMBER

VEMBER O N 3 Y A FRID

OVEMBER N 5 Y A D SUN Along with the pre-bookable courses there will be demonstrations (spinning, weaving and machine knitting) and a chance to buy wares from the textile artists/tutors).

We are celebrating the warmth and amazing creative properties of wool with crafts people who have made this textile their own... from raw materials to finished product. Culminating in a special Sunday full of workshops, pop up shops, demonstrations and opportunities to meet the artists and try something new. The cafe will be open for knitting and nattering and general good yarns.

SAORI FREE FORM WEAVING WITH ‘BEAUTIFUL CLOTH’ 10am – 12pm and 12.45pm – 2.45pm £25 per person

3D FELTED VESSEL WITH SARAH WATERS 10am – 3pm £48/£36 Concessions HF

Make a vessel using a 3 dimensional, seamless felt making technique using Norwegian and Finnish wools. This course covers colour design and construction of shape within a seamless vessel. Suitable for all levels. Please bring along a packed lunch for this session.


Amanda Edney of Beautiful Cloth will be coming all the way from her home in the Midlands with four looms to offer an introduction to this beautiful weaving technique. Each workshop can accommodate 4 learners only.

DOUBLE KNITTING TECHNIQUE WITH NICKY BARFOOT 10am – 12pm £20

WOOLLY MUG COSY 10.30am – 12pm £15

Bring an old jumper to upcycle into something warm for your mug or soup to wear this bonfire night! Or make a cosy for your takeaway coffee cup.

HAND STITCHED TWEED CUSHION FRONT 12.45pm – 2.45pm £35

Make a hand stitched applique cushion front in gorgeous Harris Tweed all the way from the Outer Hebrides.

Join Nicky Barfoot for an introduction to the versatile Double Knitting Technique where you will be shown how to work a simple two colour motif on a double sided knitted fabric.


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CRAFTY CHRISTMAS: 1 - 3 DECEMBER There will be a flurry of creativity at the Ashcroft at the beginning of December to get you in the Christmas mood.

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CEMBER E D 2 Y A SATURD

FESTIVE PAPERCUTTING WITH ARTIST LUCY DOROTHY

FELTED JEWELLERY MAKING

10.30am – 3.30pm £40/£30 Concessions HF

Create beautiful lanterns, cards and gift tags in time for the festive season with paper and textile artist Lucy Dorothy. In this 5 hour workshop you will learn the techniques involved and create your own festive papercuts using the templates provided. Includes all materials. For more information please visit lucydorothy.com or email [email protected] Please bring along a packed lunch for this session.

9.30am – 1pm £32

Sarah Waters is back to lead a workshop in making handmade jewellery using wet felt technique. Learn a variety of techniques including beads, cords and loops to make your choice of bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings. This could be a chance to make the perfect unique Christmas gift. Suitable for all levels of experience. All materials will be provided but you may want to bring additional beads for combining if you have them. Please bring along a packed lunch for this session.

ECEMBER D 3 Y A D SUN

LET IT GLOW – WILLOW LANTERN WORKSHOP WITH ELIZABETH HODGSON 10.30am – 12.30pm £20

Make beautiful softly glowing lanterns using smooth willow with special tissue paper and a variety of seasonal decorative effects.

DRIFTWOOD CHRISTMAS TREES 1.15pm – 3pm £15

Create a unique hanging Christmas tree out of driftwood and twine then decorate with natural objects such as pine cones or shells. Perfect for inside or out – these can be finihsed at home with your own fairy lights, baubles and decorations.


LET IT SNOW – FESTIVE SIGNS WITH MOULOU 10am – 1pm £30

Join design duo MOULOU for a fabulously festive rustic sign workshop. Moulou have salvaged pallet boards for you to transform into beautiful Christmas signs – with specially prepared templates - perfect for your home or a personalised gift! Includes all materials.

CHRISTMAS PRINTING WITH ALISON HULME 11.15am – 12.45pm and 1.15pm – 2.45pm £15 per workshop

Create a set of wrapping paper, tags and/ or cards with printmaker Alison Hulme.


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Access

The Ashcroft Arts Centre is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Please ask us when you make your booking about how we can support your visit. We have an induction loop in all areas for those with hearing difficulties. An Accessible toilet and baby changing facilities are also available.

Car Parking

Whilst the car park is free for our customers it is small and we are unable to guarantee the availability of on-site car parking. For busy shows, we recommend customers use local public car parking where possible.

Theatre Seating

Most theatre performances use rows A-I only. Certain performances have rows X-Z added where space allows. These are not raked seats.

Mailing list

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Data Protection

The Ashcroft Arts Centre is committed to upholding the Data Protection principles of good information handling practice. When processing your booking the Box Office will ask you for your name, email address and telephone number. If you wish to join our mailing list your personal information will only be used to send you relevant information from HCT venues.

Paying for your tickets

You may pay using most credit/debit cards or by cheque (payable to HCT) or cash. All bookings are subject to a 50p per ticket administration fee (to a maximum of £5 per booking). We do not accept reservations for shows. A range of concessions and discounts for group bookings are available. Tickets are not refundable or transferable. Tickets are also available to purchase online from our website where you will find full details of our T&Cs.


Opening Times

The Team

Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Arts Centre Director Annabel Cook Centre Administrator Julie Chapman Technical Manager Rachel Jenkins Operations Co-ordinator Shaun Britton Marketing and PR Officer Emma Harvey Duty Managers & Bar Staff Steve Pitt Ashley Harley Carley Dawson Stevie Williams

Evenings when there is an event, class or workshop Saturdays 9.30am –1pm and 6pm –10.30pm (on event evenings) Please note: opening times may vary during school holidays

How to contact us

Box Office: 01329 223100 Email: ashcroft@ hampshireculturaltrust. org.uk www.facebook.com/ AshcroftArts @AshcroftArts Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7DX

How to find us

By train: We are a short, ten minute walk from Fareham Train Station, where there is also a regular Taxi rank. By bus: We are a short ten minute walk from Fareham Bus Station By car: M27 Junction 11 Free on-site car parking for patrons attending activities (subject to availability)

Ashcroft Arts Centre

Osborn Rd

High Street

THE DANCE STUDIO

THE CAFÉ BAR

East Street A27 to Portsmouth

A32 to Gosport

Our theatre can accommodate an audience of 147. We have state of the art lighting and sound equipment, a cinema screen and projector as well as audio visual aids. The raked seating can be retracted to provide a larger stage area, or cabaret layout.

Volunteers

Ashcroft Arts Centre

to Train Station A27 to Southampton

THE THEATRE

Admin Assistant Education Nadine Hylands

M27 J11

A32

At the Ashcroft Centre we have a range of fantastic facilities including a 147 seat theatre, fully equipped dance studio, purpose built art studio and a café bar. Call us on 01329 22310 to arrange arrange a booking.

Our dance studio is a versatile space suitable for a number of uses. As well as a dance floor, stage and floor length mirrors for classes, the room can also be set up for meetings and conferences. We also have partition doors which open into the café bar to accommodate live music and performance. The capacity in the dance studio is up to 90 seated and 160 standing.

Thanks to our wonderful volunteers: Fiona Barlow Jane Chandler Judith Day Stephanie Dobrzanska Daryl Downes Jan Lee Alison Locke Sue Perry Sue Selbie Raj Singh Gill Woolley Lucy Young

www.ashcroft.org.uk

HIRE THE ASHCROFT

Our fully licensed café bar is a comfortable space open daily and during the evenings.

THE ART STUDIO Our purpose built art space is fully equipped with materials, hand washing facilities and has lots of natural light. All of the above facilities are available for private hire. Whether it is a child’s party (dance, drama, art and crafts), a wedding reception, a milestone birthday or business meetings and events, our facilities can accommodate your requirements. We can tailor party package and events including organising catering, tutors and bar staff where required. For availability, dates and pricing for a private hire, please contact [email protected] or call us on 01329 223100 to discuss your requirements further.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

HAMPSHIRE WARDROBE

We welcome volunteers to join the team at the Ashcroft who want to get involved and help us liaise with customers at events, work at the bar, assist in marketing and promotion activities and help to usher at shows and events in the evenings as well. If you have some time to spare and want to join our ever growing team of friendly volunteers please contact Shaun Britton on 01329 223100 or email ashcroft@ hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk to chat it through. We would love to have you!

Hampshire Wardrobe is a theatrical costume hire house based in Winchester. Specialising in original vintage garments, high quality historical reproductions, character costumes and everything inbetween. Indulge your theatrical alter ego and find that unique show stopping outfit to achieve a high end couture costume look, at a competitive price! By Appointment Only: Styling and fitting service available. Visit www.hampshirewardrobe.co.uk or call 01962 678199.


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DIARY OF EVENTS Date

Event

Ticket Price

30/08/17

As You Like It at Westbury Manor

£10/£6

14/09/17

Mr Darcy Loses The Plot

£15

15/09/17

Danny Bhoy

£15

16/09/17

Martin and Eliza Carthy

£18/£17

21/09/17

Double Bill: Mafia? and Sci-Fi?

£10/£15

23/09/17

The Coal Porters

£14/£13

29/09/17

Cara Dillon

£18/£17

30/09/17

ME

£7/£25 Family

01/10/17

Four Score Years and Ten

FREE EVENT

04/10/17

The Road to Huntsville

£12/£11

06/10/17

The FB Pocket Orchestra

£12/£11

12/10/17

Sofie Hagen: Dead Baby Frog

£11/£8

13/10/17

Chris While and Julie Matthews

£14/£13

14/10/17

Matt Richardson: Slash

£13

18/10/17

Promise and Promiscuity

£14/£13

20/10/17

Flossie Malavialle

£12/£11

23/10/17

Trash test Dummies

£10/£8

27/10/17

Storyteller Storyteller

£7/£25 Family

27/10/17

Ashcroft Arts Academy Presents: Dark Tales

£7/£25 Family

26/10/17

Jim Causley

£14/£13

28/10/17

Crime Fact, Crime Fiction

£10

02/11/17

The Paperboys

£15/£14

03/11/17

Hiring: Private Henry Tandy VC

£15/£13.50

08/11/17

Luke Jermay: Sixth Sense

£14/£13

09/11/17

Jan Ravens: Difficult Woman

£14/£13

10/11/17

The Spitfire Sisters

£14/£13

15/11/17

Catfish Keith

£15/£14

17/11/17

Matt Forde

£15

18/11/17

Hiring: The Songs of Leonard Cohen

£15

23/11/17

Rum in The Gravy Boat

£10/£8

24/11/17

Son Yambu

£12/£11

30/11/17

Roger McGough and Little Machine

£22.50

01/12/17

An Evening of Burlesque

£12/£10

06/12/17

Mr Charles Dickens Presents A Christmas Carol

£14/£13

08/12/17

Martin Simpson

£15/£14

14/12/17

St Agnes Fountain

£16/£15

16/12/17

Phil Beer

£15/£14

22/12/17

Ben and Tom Waters

£14/£13

23/12/17

Happy and Elfie

£7/£25 Family

MUSIC \ COMEDY \ CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES THEATRE \ CLASSES \ EXHIBITIONS

Box office: 01329 223100 www.ashcroft.org.uk