Cranleigh Arts Events Listings April 2020

Cranleigh Arts Events Listings
April 2020

From the wondrous classical music from flautist, Anna Kondrashina and pianist Pavel Timofeyevsky to the
electrifying hits of The Bob Dylan Story, there’s lots to enjoy at Cranleigh Arts this month! Doors open 45
mins before evening events, so why not head down early and pick up a drink before the show? You are
welcome to bring refreshments purchased on the premises into the auditorium to enjoy during the
performance.
Box Office: 01483 278000 (Tues-Sat 10am - 4.30pm) | www.cranleighartscentre.org

Event Cinema: ROH Live: Swan Lake
Wednesday 1 April, 7.15pm
£19.75, Under 25’s £15.50
Liam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake, new in 2018, re-
turns for its first revival. While remaining faithful to the Marius Pe-
tipa/Lev Ivanov text, Scarlett’s additional choreography and John
Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into what is ar-
guably the best-known and most-loved classical ballet. The entire
Company shines in this eternal tale of doomed love, a masterpiece
filled with iconic moments. An intoxicating mix of spectacle and in-
timate passion, the overall effect is irresistible.

Cinema: Knives Out
Thursday 2 April, 8pm
£8.25, £7.25 Friends, £5.50 Under 25’s
Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Last
Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in KNIVES
OUT, a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a
suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey
(Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th
birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc
(Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. With an all-star
ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee
Curtis, Don Johnson and Michael Shannon, KNIVES OUT is a witty
and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until
the very end.

Classical: Jigsaw Jam: Miriam Wakeling
Friday 3 April, 7.30pm
£15 – Via SeeTickets
Throughout World Autism Awareness Month in April 2020, Jigsaw
will be bringing people together through a series of music events to
help create greater awareness and understanding of what a world
living with autism can feel like. Miriam is a dynamic and versatile
cellist currently performing in a variety of Classical and Contempo-
rary ensembles. She plays regularly in a duo with concert pianist
Christopher Guild who will also be performing. The duo have per-
formed in both Edinburgh and London, making their debut at St
James Piccadilly in July 2017.

Family Show: Eggs on Legs
Saturday 4 April, 2pm
£10 Adult, £8 Child, £32 Family
For ages 3-8. Run time :46 mins
Meet a family of zany Eggs on Legs, living in a lost pocket of the
globe. One day the wind blows a huge egg into their tree and they
are excited to play with it. But what happens if it hatches and can
they protect it from the slithery snake? Garlic Theatre conjure a po-
etic, Dr Seuss world full of eggcentric puppets and music to make you
roll around with laughter. A cracking family show bursting with won-
der and surprise – you will never look at an egg in the same way
again.

Event Cinema: Exhibition on Screen Easter in Art
Wednesdsay 8 April, 7.30pm
£13.50
The story of Christ’s death and resurrection has dominated western
culture for the past 2000 years. It is perhaps the most significant his-
torical event of all time, as recounted by the gospels but, equally, as
depicted by the greatest artists in history. From the triumphant to
the savage, the ethereal to the tactile, some of western civilization’s
greatest artworks focus on this pivotal moment. This beautifully
crafted film explores the Easter story as depicted in art, from the
time of the early Christians to the present day.

Family Cinema: Frozen 2 – Relaxed Screening
Wednesday 15 April, 2pm
£8.25, £7.25 Friends, £5.50 Under 25’s
Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift — the power to create
ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by
the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After
hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the
enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom — an
adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.
Our relaxed screenings are designed for those on the autism spec-
trum, people living with dementia and anyone who would benefit
from a relaxed cinema environment.

Film: Le Mans 66 (12A)
Thursday 16 April, 8pm
£8.25, £7.25 Friends, £5.50 Under 25’s
American automotive designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and
fearless British race car driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) battle
corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal
demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co.
Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari
at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Classical: Anna Kondrashina (Flute) & Pavel Timofeyevsky (Piano)
Friday 17 April, 7.30pm
£15, £10 Under 25’s
Bach             Sonata in E major BWV 1035
                 Adagio ma non tanto; Allegro; Siciliano; Allegro assai
Debussy          Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (arrangement for
                 flute and piano)
Tchaikovsky      Lensky’s Aria from the opera “Eugene Onegin” (ar-
                 rangement for flute and piano)
Dutilleux        Sonatine
Frank            Sonata in A major (arrangement for flute and piano)

Event Cinema: ROH Encore: Swan Lake
Saturday 18 April, 2pm
£19.75, Under 25’s £15.50
Liam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake, new in 2018, re-
turns for its first revival. While remaining faithful to the Marius Pe-
tipa/Lev Ivanov text, Scarlett’s additional choreography and John
Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into what is ar-
guably the best-known and most-loved classical ballet. The entire
Company shines in this eternal tale of doomed love, a masterpiece
filled with iconic moments. An intoxicating mix of spectacle and in-
timate passion, the overall effect is irresistible.

Event Cinema: ROH Live: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci
Tuesday 21 April, 7pm
£19.75, Under 25’s £15.50
Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed
re-creation of life. In a south Italian village as a travelling theatre
visits and emotions erupt. The award-winning production by Dami-
ano Michieletto presents vividly the fast-moving, shocking events
brought about by secret love and uncontrollable jealousy. The mu-
sic is full of Italianate melody in the great choruses that bring the
villagers together in celebration and revelry, alongside the solo
arias and tense confrontations. With thrilling singing and intense
drama, ‘Cav and Pag’ distils into one wonderful night out, the en-
during appeal of Italian opera in its most familiar form.

Music: Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back
Friday 24 April, 8pm
£16
Classics like Blowin’ In The Wind, The Times They Are A-Changin’,
Mr Tambourine Man and many others are authentically recreated
by Bill Lennon from UK hit theatre show The Bob Dylan Story as
Dylan’s legendary 1965 UK concert tour – his last before going
electric – is revisited. Complete with evocative imagery, this is a
must solo show for ardent and casual Dylan fans alike.

Community Event: Community Drum Circle
Saturday 25 April, 2pm
£5, £15 family of 4
We are delighted to welcome Ray Watters back for another fun-
packed community drum circle. This fun, noisy, family friendly event
is open to everyone and anyone. No musical experience is
necessary, and all drums and percussion are provided. There are no
wrong notes and no mistakes. It is all about taking part and having
fun so come along, grab a drum, and have a go!

Workshop: Pottery with Shelley
Thursday 30 April – 4 June, 6.30-9pm
£130
Try your hand at throwing on one of our wheels or develop your
throwing technique. Explore other processes such as press mould-
ing, coiling and slab building. These workshops are suitable for be-
ginners and returning students. Materials provided.

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