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September - December
www.thewitham.org.uk
Box Office: 01833 631107
AUTUMN 2019 PROGRAMME
Barnard Castle’s Community Arts Centre
NORMAN CORNISH THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION 16 November 2019 – 23 February 2020 Celebrating the centenary of acclaimed artist Norman Cornish MBE, this major retrospective tells the story of his enduring career with the most comprehensive collection of his work ever assembled, including a number of previously unseen pieces. The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP 01833 690606 thebowesmuseum.org.uk #Durham19 #normancornish100
AUTUMN 2019
September - December
Welcome to The Witham
We are a community venue for theatre, music,
comedy, dance, art and social events, providing
a warm welcome to all our visitors.
Our Café Bar is situated in an award-winning
modern atrium that bridges the two older
buildings. Fully licensed, we serve locally
sourced products, seasonal lunches and suppers,
afternoon tea, home-baked cakes, scones
and ice creams.
Whether you’re choosing a gift, buying a ticket for
a Witham event or wanting information on local
attractions, you can be sure of great service in
The Witham shop. Every purchase helps the work
we do. Gift vouchers make a perfect gift and can
be redeemed against tickets, food and
products in the shop.
Our new Friends Scheme provides you with the
opportunity to enjoy extra benefits whilst enabling
The Witham to continue to grow. Join today
at www.thewitham.org.uk
Where you see (M), this highlights events connected
to our MOVE project, The Witham’s programme of
activities supporting the development of Dance,
funded by Arts Council England. We also have
Enriching Later Life activities (ELL) as part of our
commitment to the health, wellbeing and happiness
of people aged 55 years +. This includes our
Creative Age project – please visit our
website to learn more.
Look out for the (W) symbol
as these are our fundraising events.
Details for events may change following the printing of the programme.
Please contact us to confirm details and book in advance when possible.
OPENING TIMES OPEN AN HOUR BEFORE ALL EVENTS
SUN: CLOSED TUES: 10am - 4pm THU: 10am - 4pm SAT: 10am - 4pm
MON: CLOSED WED: 10am - 4pm FRI: 10am - 4pm
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Registered Charity No: 1146726
Weekly Classes
Your Weekly Classes Timetable Find out more at... www.thewitham.org.uk
Silver Swans Adult Ballet: Irish Dancing: Weekly from 5 Sept
Tuesday I 9am - 10am, 10am - 11am Thursday I 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Life Drawing Classes: Weekly from 10 Sept Kadampa Meditation: Weekly from 5 Sept
Tuesday I 2pm - 4pm Thursday I 7:30pm - 9pm
Brief History of Theatre: U3A: Fourth Thursday of every month
From Tuesday 15 Oct I 6:30pm - 8.30pm Thursday I 10.30am - 12pm
16 week course
Poetry for Pleasure: First Thursday of every month
ManHealth: Every week Thursday I 7pm - 9pm
Wednesday I 6pm - 8pm
Yolo Pilates: Every week, classes from £7.50
The Turrets Youth Theatre: From 4 Sept • GENTLE FLOW: Tuesday I 1:30pm - 2.30pm
Wednesday I Junior I 4pm - 5.30pm • PROGRESSIVE PILATES: Wednesday I 9.15am - 10.15am
Wednesday I Senior I 5.30pm - 7pm • ESSENTIAL PILATES: Wednesday I 10.30am - 11.30am
• MIXED MAT: Wednesday I 6pm - 7pm
Wiggles and Wobbles: Weekly from 5 Sept • MIXED MAT: Thursday I 6pm - 7pm
Thursday I 10am - 11am, 11am - 12pm • MIXED MAT: Friday I 9.15am - 10.15am
Falling on Your Feet: ( Start date: Tuesday 24 Sept)
Tuesdays: 11am - 12.30pm & Fridays: 1pm - 2.30pm
Free Admission (booking required) I (M)
A dance and health programme co-produced with
Helix Arts for people aged 65+ who are living
independently. Work with high quality dance
artists in regular workshops to develop your
strength and flexibility. Come along for a taster
session at the start of the programme.
Singing for Fun: ( Start date: Wednesday 18 Sept)
Third Wednesday of the month I 2pm - 3.30pm
£2 (including a hot drink) I 55 + years I (ELL)
Everyone can sing – it is the most accessible form
of music making and can also play a vital role in
improving our health, well-being and social life.
Come along to this relaxed, fun singing session
with local musician and singing teacher Jane Ford.
Absolutely no experience required.
Some classes only run in term-time. Please check at www.thewitham.org.uk
Don’t miss our ACOUSTIC CAFé sessions - a chance for local musicians to entertain our
Café guests 2pm - 4pm on Sat 28 Sept, Sat 26 Oct & Sat 30 Nov.
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Sept 2019
Environment Awards Exhibition
2019 marks a 30-year milestone for the County Durham
Environment Awards. To celebrate the occasion a touring
exhibition, showcasing interviews with key figures and
winning schemes over the past three decades, is touring
County Durham.
Tue 3 - Sat 7 Sept I 10am - 4pm I Exhibition
FREE ADMISSION
Beatlemania
With the use of authentic instruments, amps and replica
costumes, Beatlemania is one of the most successful
tributes to the ‘Fab Four’, superbly recreating their
legendary performances, including over forty songs
from Love Me Do to Let It Be.
Fri 6 Sept I 8pm I Music
£18
Northern Crafts
Northern Crafts incudes a wide variety of artists and
craftspeople, along with a selection of purveyors of
quality gifts and foods.
Sat 7 Sept, Sat 5 Oct, Sat 2 Nov, Sat 23 Nov & Sat 7 Dec
9.30am - 3.30pm I Market
FREE ADMISSION
Margaret Atwood:
Live in Cinemas (12A as live)
The Testaments, Margaret Atwood’s sequel to
The Handmaid’s Tale, is revealed. Celebrate this event
at this exclusive live cinema broadcast, as Fane
Productions present an evening with the Canadian
novelist, poet, literary critic and inventor.
Tue 10 Sept I 7.30pm I Screening
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
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Pills, Skills & Thrills
150 Years of The Witham
In its time The Witham has served as a People’s Dispensary,
Mechanics' Institute, Victorian Music Hall, and all-purpose
arts and entertainment venue. This exhibition tells the
story of The Witham's foundation in the 1840’s to the
modern community centre of today.
Thu 12 - Sat 28 Sept I 10am - 4pm I Exhibition
FREE ADMISSION
WOKE
From the creator of the hit show, Black Is The Color Of
My Voice, comes a new story about the 20th Century
African American experience. “Inspiring! A fast and
exciting play that ended with most of the audience standing
and applauding”. ★★★★★ - British Theatre Guide
Thu 12 Sept I 7.30pm I Theatre
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
Katie Doherty and the Navigators
Award-winning North-East songwriter Katie Doherty is
joined by Shona Mooney on fiddle and vocals (The Shee,
former BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician
of the Year) and Dave Gray on melodeon and vocals
(Världens Band). “Poetic original and brings a traditional
folk style into the 21st Century" - Maverick Magazine
Fri 13 Sept I 7.30pm I Music
£12 in advance I £14 on the door
Mark Watson: The Infinite Show (14+)
The show is inspired by the mostly alarming state of
the world his children are growing up in. As scrawny
and impassioned as ever, one of the UK’s most
beloved and thinnest acts offers some suggestions,
with his usual notoriously high joke and
rant-per-minute rate.
Sat 14 Sept I 8pm I Comedy
£19
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Sept 2019
Orphan Boy:
Book reading with Phil Mews
Join author and former Barnard Castle School pupil Phil
Mews to hear excerpts from Orphan Boy, his book about
his childhood and the events surrounding the death of
his parents and the time he spent as a pupil at Barney.
Wed 18 Sept I 6.30pm I Literature
FREE ADMISSION (please book so we know you’re coming)
Fisherman’s Friends (12A)
A cynical London music executive (Danny Mays) heads
to a remote Cornish village and meets a group of shanty
singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy) who value
friendship and community over fame and fortune.
Join the Film Club at www.thewitham.org.uk
Thu 19 Sept I 7.30pm I Film
£4 members & concessions I £5 non members
Friends' Garden Party
This gathering of The Witham ‘friends’ is a celebration
of all that has happened in the past year and an
opportunity for us to update you on our plans and to
thank you for your invaluable support. Discover how
to join our Friends scheme at www.thewitham.org.uk
Sat 21 Sept I 2pm-4pm I Invite Only Event
Opera North:
Little Listeners: Carnival of the Animals
Join the fabulous players of the Opera North Orchestra
for this relaxed concert for babies, young children and
their families, where moving around and responding
naturally to the music is actively encouraged. Experience
the wonderful music of Sans-Saens’ Carnival of the
Animals really close up. (Recommended age: 0 – 4 years)
Wed 25 Sept I 11am I Music I £6
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Sept 2019
National Theatre Live Encore:
One Man, Two Guvnors (12A)
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from The
Late Late Show host James Corden, the hilarious West
End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors returns to
cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.
Thu 26 Sept I 7pm I Screening
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
Terror from The Skies
Join storyteller Matthew Bellwood for a new show
about society, friendship and the places where we
live. Thoughtful, intriguing and filled with warmth and
humour, Terror from The Skies asks important questions
about how much those in power know, or care, about
our communities.
Fri 27 Sept I 7.30pm I Theatre
£10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under
Pellingmans’ Saraband
Pellingmans’ Saraband have been at the forefront of the
early music field for 30 years. Division-Musick is a vibrant
and virtuosic glimpse of instrumental music from the
time of Shakespeare to Charles II. Part of The Witham’s
Classic Sunday season.
Sun 29 Sept I 2.30pm I Classical Music
£12 adult I £10 for 11 yrs & under
AONB:
Framing the Land
An exhibition of top entries to the North Pennines
AONB Partnership’s Framing the Land photography
competition. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Tue 1 Oct - Fri 26 Oct I 10am - 4pm I Exhibition
Free admission
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Oct 2019
Wise Children
Multi-award-winning director Emma Rice brings her
exuberant vision to Angela Carter’s novel in this brand-
new theatre production. A bawdy tangle of theatrical joy
and heartbreak, Wise Children is a celebration of show
business, family, forgiveness and hope, with a generous
dash of Shakespeare, scandal and mischief.
Thu 3 Oct I 7pm I Screening
£12 adult I £10 for 11 yrs & under
This is Not a Wedding
Expect to laugh, cry and sing along to the classics, whilst
four bridal-clad women attempt to entertain, delight and
maintain their dignity. Using their unique concoction of
wildly entertaining dance theatre, Gracefool Collective
invite you to be guests at the non-wedding event of the
year. “A brilliantly observed pastiche… " Culture Vulture.
Fri 4 Oct I 7.30pm I Physical Theatre I (M)
£10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under (Recommended Age 11+ yrs)
Grace Notes
Grace Notes musicians are delighted to present
an afternoon of acoustic music created by local
musicians (old and young) in a variety of styles.
Feel free to sing along.
Sat 5 Oct I 2pm I Music Fundraiser I (W)
£3
Tea Dance
Come dancing in our beautiful Victorian Music Hall as
we bring another Witham tradition to life once more.
Learn dance steps in advance with teacher Graham
Ferris at two evening classes on Wed 25 Sept and
Wed 2 Oct from 6 - 8pm. Please book in advance.
Sun 6 Oct I 2pm - 4pm I Dance I (M)
£6
NORTHERN CRAFT MARKET I SAT 5 OCT I 10am - 3.30pm 9
My Mountain Life: Simon Yates
Simon Yates is one of the most accomplished
mountaineers of all times, best known for his role in
the harrowing Peruvian expedition documented in Joe
Simpson’s bestseller Touching The Void. In this, his
illustrated lecture, enjoy spectacular images and film of
the world’s most remote and rarely explored mountains.
Wed 9 Oct I 7.30pm I Spoken Word
£15
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Following the sell-out success of H.G. Wells’
The War Of The Worlds, Northern Stage presents
Sherlock Holmes’ most infamous case, adapted
from Arthur Conan Doyle’s gothic classic.
(Recommended age: 12+ years)
Thu 10 Oct I 7.30pm I Theatre
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
An Introduction to Acting for Radio
This is a practical introduction to how radio drama
is made with plenty of chances to have a go and
practice the techniques used in the production of
professional radio drama.
Sat 12 Oct I 9.30am - 4.30pm I Workshop
£65 per person includes edited copy of the play
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John Kearns: Double Take
And Fade Away (14+)
John is the only comedian to have won both the Edinburgh
Comedy Award for Best Show and Best Newcomer in the
award’s history. He has delivered his ‘richly, idiosyncratic
comedy’ (The Guardian) across the world, notably
picking up two Melbourne Barry Award
nominations along the way.
Sat 12 Oct I 8pm I Comedy I £12
Rocketman (15)
An epic musical fantasy about the fantastical human
story of Elton John's breakthrough years. Follow the
story from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into
international superstar Elton John, brilliantly played
by Taron Egerton.
Wed 16 Oct I 7.30pm I Film
£4 members & concessions I £5 non members
National Theatre Live Encore:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (12A)
Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be
captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London.
Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris
(Green Wing), David Moorst and Hammed Animashaun
lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom.
Sat 19 Oct I 1pm I Encore Screening
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
Nick Helm:
Phoenix From The Flames (16+)
Nick Helm returns to Barnard Castle. Resurrected
from the ashes. Come and witness two time Edinburgh
Comedy Award Nominee and International Treasure
In Waiting singing songs and righting wrongs.
Sat 19 Oct I 7.30pm I Comedy
£14
BOX OFFICE: 01833 631107 I BOOK ONLINE: www.thewitham.org.uk 11Aquarius String Quartet
Aquarius returns to The Witham after a very well-received
concert in April. They will perform classical favourites
for string quartet including Haydn Opus 64 no 5,
known as The Lark and Dvorak Opus 96 The American.
Part of The Witham Sunday Classics programme.
Sun 20 Oct I 2.30pm I Classical Music
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
Sky - TakeOff Festival
Jump onto a soft cloud and feel the wind whirling and
whispering as two dancers make the space around you
twist and turn. Look up or move a little closer, you may
catch a glimpse of a shape or someone in the sky.
Everything is in motion in this lyrical piece of dance
theatre for the very young.
Tue 22 Oct I 11am I Dance (Recommended Age: 2-4 years)
£10 adult I £7 for 16 yrs & under I (M)
Book through Theatre Hullabaloo
Fly - TakeOff Festival
Arthur and Marta are two very old puppeteers who have
been together for life. The poor orphan boy Max is being
bullied and is always longing to fly. One day he meets the
giraffe woman Lily and the great love that might give him
wings.
Wed 23 Oct I 11am I Theatre (Recommended Age: 5+ years)
£10 adult I £7 for 16 yrs & under
Book through Theatre Hullabaloo
Royal Opera House:
Don Pasquale (12A as live)
Bryn Terfel heads a star cast for this new production of
Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama across two
generations. Damiano Michieletto’s exhilarating
production shows how contemporary the characters still
are and how immediate and touching the story remains.
Thu 24 Oct I 7.30pm I Opera Screening
£15 adult I £12 for 16 yrs & under I £10 for 11 yrs & under
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Harri Endersby
County Durham lass Harri Endersby’s music has been
heavily influenced by the region’s crowd of prestigious
folk singers and musicians. Her lyrics are firmly rooted
in the pastoral and the world of story-telling.
Fri 25 Oct I 7.30pm I Music
£12 in advance I £14 on the door
Lost Voice Guy: I’m Only In SOLD OUT
It For The Parking (14+)
Following the success of winning Britain’s Got Talent
2018, the BBC New Comedy Award winner and star and
writer of BBC Radio 4’s comedy series, Ability, Lee
Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) is returning to Barnard
Castle. Support from Jonny Awsum.
Tues 29 Oct I 7.30pm I Comedy
£14
Pop-up Planetarium
Fifty years ago the first humans walked on the Moon.
Discover the epic story behind this historic moment as we
screen ‘CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story’ in our immersive
planetarium dome. Part of the AONB Dark Skies Festival.
Pre-booking is essential via www.NorthPenninesStarFest.org.uk
Tue 29 Oct I 10am - 4pm I Exhibition
£5 adults I £3 concession I £10 family
Apollo 13 (PG)
Based on NASA's most nail-biting mission, Ron Howard's
suspenseful drama follows astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred
Haise and Jack Swigert as they leave Earth's orbit, all
systems go. However, Apollo 13's mission becomes a
battle to simply survive up in the cold, unmerciful void.
Part of the AONB Dark Skies Festival.
Wed 30 Oct I 7.30pm I Film
£4 members & concessions I £5 non members
BOX OFFICE: 01833 631107 I BOOK ONLINE: www.thewitham.org.uk 13Northern Ballet: Dracula (12A)
Broadcast LIVE to cinemas for Halloween, Northern
Ballet’s thrilling adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic
horror story is a unique blend of gripping theatre,
Gothic sets and sensuous dancing.
Thu 31 Oct I 7.15pm I Screening I (M)
£10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under
Daliso Chaponda: Blah Blah Blacklist (14+)
Britain's Got Talent finalist and star of BBC Radio 4's
acclaimed Citizen of Nowhere, Daliso presents a hilarious
and daring new show. He has featured on a number of TV
and radio shows including QI, The Apprentice: You're Fired,
News Quiz and The Now Show.
Sat 2 Nov I 8pm I Comedy
£15
Pitmen Poets
Ex-Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell,
Warhorse Songman Bob Fox, leading exponent of Tyneside
song Benny Graham, and much-loved Durham songwriter
Jez Lowe individually and collectively celebrate the
triumphs, tragedy, humour and hard times of North-East
England's coal mining tradition.
Sun 3 Nov I 7.30pm I Music
£20 in advance I £22 on the door
Royal Opera House:
Mixed Ballet (12A as live)
From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins to the
home-grown choreographers who put British ballet
on the world stage, this programme highlights the
versatility of the Company.
Tue 5 Nov I 7.30pm I Ballet Screening I (M)
£15 adult I £12 for 16 yrs & under I £10 for 11 yrs & under
£20 in advance I £22 on the door
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Nov
Doug Scott OBE:
The Hard Road to Everest
One of Britain’s greatest ever mountaineers, Doug Scott
gives a fascinating insight into how he, as a lad, got into
climbing in Derbyshire and how this led him to Everest
in 1975.
Wed 6 Nov I 7.30pm I Spoken Word I £12
Proceeds from the evening will support the work of Community Action
Nepal, includes a sale of Nepalese goods and an auction of signed framed
mountaineering prints.
Talisk
Scottish firebrands Talisk have stacked up several major
awards for their explosively energetic, yet artfully woven
sound. Mohsen Amini, Hayley Keenan and Graeme
Armstrong seamlessly
meld concertina,
fiddle and guitar.
“The musicianship
is phenomenal,
the enthusiasm infectious”
– Folk Radio UK .
Sat 9 Nov I 7.30pm I Music
£13 in advance I £15 on the door
JACK DEE: Off The
Telly (14+) SOLD OUT
Dee presents
Jack an evening entertainment. Credits
of
include presenting Jack Dee’s
Helpdesk on BBC Two,
ITV’s Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, and BBC’s Jack Dee’s
Happy Hour. “In fact,
” explains
“I’ve probably
Jack,
appeared in every TV
show with my name
in the title”.
Tue 12 Nov I 8pm I Comedy I £21
OSCiLLATE
Old Kent Road is a group of tap dancers who are
raising the game in the UK tap dance scene. Their
ground-breaking new show – the first work by a British
tap dance company to be performed at Sadler’s Wells – is
an energetic fusion of classical tap and street dance.
Thu 14 Nov I 7.30pm I Tap Dance I (M)
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
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Nov 2019
Designer Makers Christmas Market
Showcasing 'handpicked' regional designers, artists and
craftspeople. Meet the makers and purchase goods of
gallery quality. Original work with a strong
'up-cycled' theme. Demonstrations and have-a-go
sessions for all ages.
Fri 15 & Sat 16 Nov I 10am - 4pm I Market
Free Admission
NTL: Fleabag (15 tbc)
See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that
inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live
to cinemas from London’s West End. Written and performed
by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and
directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip - roaring look
at some sort of woman, living her sort of life.
Wed 20 Nov I 7.30pm I Screening
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under I
Hedda Gabler
The Castle Players present Henrik Ibsen’s classic play,
Hedda Gabler in an adaptation by Patrick Marber.
Trapped in a dull and tedious marriage, Hedda makes
an attempt to regain control of her life, only to see her
actions result in disastrous consequences.
Fri 22 & Sat 23 Nov I 7.30pm I Theatre
£10 adult I £8 for 16 yrs & under
Yorkshire Shepherdess: SOLD OUT
Amanda Owen
An evening with Amanda Owen - a shepherdess,
farmer’s wife, mother to nine children, a passionate
photographer and a Sunday Times bestselling author.
Tue 26 Nov I 7.30pm I Spoken Word
£10
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ArtSeen
A joyful Christmas exhibition by a group of three
Teesdale artists, Jane Young, Jen Wyse and
Ann Whitfield. Paintings, jewellery and sculpture
on sale as perfect Christmas gifts.
Thur 28 Nov - 21 Dec I 10am - 4pm I Exhibition
Free Admission
National Theatre Live Encore:
Hansard (15)
Don’t miss this witty and devastating portrait of the
governing class, starring Olivier Award-winners, Lindsay
Duncan (Birdman) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van,
The Queen), in this brand new play from Simon Woods,
broadcast live from the National Theatre, London.
Thu 28 Nov I 7pm I Encore Screening
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under I
Blazin' Fiddles
Blazin’ Fiddles is one of the world’s most prolific fiddle
groups. Celebrating its 21st year – with nine albums and
a passion that burns brighter than ever – no other band
has quite managed to capture the excitement, sensitivity
and raw fire of Scottish music all at once.
Fri 29 Nov I 7.30pm I Music
£17 in advance I £19 on the door
The Witham Rewind Disco (18+)
For the first time since 1988, The Witham Disco
is back! Bringing the 1980s to life with tracks from
Yazz - The Only Way Is Up to Dexy's - Come On Eileen.
This is a fundraising event for The Witham.
Sat 30 Nov I 7.30pm last orders at 11.30pm I Dance
£5 I (M) (W)
BOX OFFICE: 01833 631107 I BOOK ONLINE: www.thewitham.org.uk 17The Victorian History of the Candle
The magic of Michael Faraday's 1860 Christmas Lecture
series about the candle is recreated. There are many
demonstrations and a chance for you to explore how
candles work with Roy Tranter.
This is a fundraising event for The Witham.
Tue 3 Dec I 7.30pm I Spoken Word I (W)
£5
Bootleg Blondie
The official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band. Bootleg
Blondie has played the world famous CBGB club in New
York City, the Isle of Wight Festival, London’s 100 Club and
the legendary Hammersmith Palais. Lead singer Debbie
Harris says her pride and joy is her guitar that she plays
during her shows, signed by all the Blondie band members.
Thu 5 Dec I 8pm I Music
£18 seated I £15 standing
Andy Parsons:
Healing The Nation (14+)
Andy Parsons, as seen on Mock the Week, Live at the
Apollo, Q.I., etc. Andy says, “We will be alright. Trust me.
I’m not a politician.” Don’t miss the chance to see one
of the UK’s favourite comedians in this
intimate setting.
Fri 6 Dec I 8pm I Comedy
£15
Piano Recital: Stephen Raine
Born in Durham, Stephen began studying music at the age
of 6 and graduated with a First Class Honours from the
London College of Music. The programme may include
Mozart's stormy Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Minor and
Bach's French Suite No. 5 in G. Part of The Witham’s Sunday
Classics season. This is a fundraising event for The Witham.
Sun 8 Dec I 2.30pm I Classical Music I (W)
£12 adult I £10 for 16 yrs & under
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Royal Opera House: Coppélia (12A as live)
A classic returns to the Royal Ballet with Ninette de Valois’
charming Coppélia – a story of love, mischief and
mechanical dolls. The intricate choreography is set to
Delibes’ delightful score and Osbert Lancaster’s designs
bring a colourful storybook world to life in this
Christmas treat for the whole family.
Tue 10 Dec I 7.15pm I Ballet Screening I (M)
£15 adult I £12 for 16 yrs & under I £10 for 11 yrs & under
National Theatre Live Encore:
Present Laughter (12A tbc)
Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock,
Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present
Laughter. Captured live from The Old Vic in London,
Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern
reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
Thu 12 Dec I 7pm I Encore Screening
£12 I £10 for 16 years and under
Jim Moray
Jim sings old songs in a new way with his unmistakeable
soulful and yearning voice. His sixth album Upcetera
heralds a new chapter and has received the best reviews
of his career, including five stars from Mojo, fRoots and
R2 magazines.
Fri 13 Dec I 8pm I Music
£13 in advance I £15 on the door
Father Christmas at The Witham
Bring the kids to The Witham to meet Father Christmas
in his reindeer-pulled caravan. They will each receive
a present, but also enjoy a craft session where they can
make a gift to takeaway. Booking required.
Sat 14 Dec I 10am - 2pm I Family
£6 per child for 30 min session
(includes craft and a little surprise from Santa)
BOX OFFICE: 01833 631107 I BOOK ONLINE: www.thewitham.org.uk 19Carols by Candlelight
Join us for a feast of Christmas Music featuring the
lively community choir, noaddedsugar, vocal ensemble,
Carillon, and the ever-popular all-female group,
Concordia. Enjoy carols old and new and join in
with some traditional favourites!
Sat 14 Dec I 7.30pm I Music
£8
The Scrooge Diaries
In this revelatory exclusive, Ebeneezer Scrooge opens
his Diary to expose the awful truth about Tiny Tim, the
Fezziwigs, Jacob Marley and that disgustingly jolly,
gluttonous, consumer-driven Ghost of Christmas Present
as he reveals the truth behind A Christmas Carol.
Audience participation encouraged.... BAH HUMBUG!
Wed 18 Dec I 7.30pm I Theatre
£12 I £10 for 16 years and under
It's a Wonderful Life (U)
This festive favourite is one of the most popular
films ever made. George Bailey receives an angelic
reminder of the power and wonder of compassion
and kindness.
Thur 19 Dec I 7.30pm I Film
£4 members & concessions I £5 non members
Father Christmas at The Witham
Bring the kids to The Witham to meet Father Christmas
in his reindeer-pulled caravan. They will each receive
a present, but also enjoy a craft session where they can
make a gift to takeaway. Booking required.
Sat 21 Dec I 10am - 2pm I Family
£6 per child for 30 min session
(includes craft and a little surprise from Santa)
20 BOX OFFICE: 01833 631107 I BOOK ONLINE: www.thewitham.org.ukComing Soon
42nd Street The Old Curiosity Shop
Sat 4 Jan I 2pm Screening Sat 18 Jan The Castle Players
André Rieu: 70 Years Young Gary Delaney: Gagster’s Paradise
Sat 4 Jan I 7pm Screening Sat 15 Feb
The Witham Quiz Night The Navy Lark
Sat 11 Jan Sat 29 Feb Live Theatre
ROH: The Sleeping Beauty Arcade: Feat
Thu 16 Jan Screening Sat 25 Apr Heidi Talbot & Adam Holmes
BOX OFFICE: 01833 631107 I BOOK ONLINE: www.thewitham.org.uk 21Visit our Café, Shop & Gallery
Eat and Be Merry
The Witham Café Bar is situated in an architecturally
award-winning modern atrium, with an outdoor
seating area.
Fully licensed (open one hour before events), we
serve homemade, seasonal lunches and suppers, full
afternoon tea, home baked cakes and scones. Warm,
friendly service with excellent food and drink.
Shop
Whether you’re choosing a gift, buying a ticket or
wanting information on local attractions you can be
sure of a warm welcome in The Witham shop.
With a wide range of goods from jewellery and scarves
to candles and cards, our shop is a rewarding place to
browse for quality gifts and treats at affordable prices.
Fairly Traded and ethically sourced products are a
focus for us and our suppliers include Shared Earth
and One Village. Every purchase supports The Witham
and Gift Vouchers are available.
Gallery
The Witham Gallery provides a contemporary, bright,
public exhibition space. Right on the main street and easy
to access, you are guaranteed friendly and helpful service.
As local artist Ann Whitfield comments: "Exhibiting at the
Witham is a wonderful way to bring my work to new
audiences, and I find that they keep coming back time
after time."
Essentially a space for hire, we pride ourselves on
nurturing strong exhibitions with local and regional
artists and also on providing a space for heritage, local
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Autumn & Winter 2019
Visit the Park, Woodland Play Area, Café & Shop,
or join us for a special event:
Children’s Tours of the Castle – October half term
Christmas Shopping evening – 7th November
Buy Your Christmas Tree – Christmas trees,
grown locally on the Raby Estate, will be on sale
Craft Workshops
Meet Father Christmas
Seasonal Market Weekend – 7th & 8th December
Festive Afternoon Tea
Photography Workshops
New Year’s Day – Raby will be open for the first time
on New Year’s Day so join us for a stroll in the Park
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