New Wimbledon Theatre - Open House 19 September 2015 Tours and Workshop Programme

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New Wimbledon Theatre - Open House 19 September 2015 Tours and Workshop Programme
New Wimbledon Theatre
         Open House
         19 September 2015

    Tours and Workshop Programme
New Wimbledon Theatre - Open House 19 September 2015 Tours and Workshop Programme
Dear Visitor,

   Thank you for your interest in New Wimbledon Theatre as a participant of Open House London 2015. As a busy touring theatre, it
   is often impossible to give people the opportunity to see all facets of our beautiful 104 year old venue so we are delighted to be
   doing so on Saturday 19 September.

   This booklet provides you with more detail on the day’s activities so you can plan your visit accordingly, and we can promise
   there will be something for every generation. Gain an insight into the building’s architecture, history and sustainability plans, or
   you can relax in our decadent Piano Bar, where you will be entertained by music covering our 11 decade history.

   The majority of our activities are entirely free and open to all (general admission, or booking in person on the day). However, two of
   the more in-depth tours will have a nominal fee of £4 for admission (to cover the overheads of the event itself). To pre-book these
   in-depth tours, visit our inhouse Box Office between 10am and 6pm Monday to Saturday, or book via our website.

   I do hope this booklet whets your appetite for what promises to be an incredible day at New Wimbledon Theatre; my team and I
   look forward to seeing you.

   Calum Kemp
   General Manager, New Wimbledon Theatre

Historical Tours                                                                                 Tour Times: 11:30, 13:30 & 15:30
                                                                                                 Price: £4 per person
                                                                                                 LIMITED PLACES. ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Come and explore New Wimbledon Theatre as you’ve never seen it before. These 45
minute history tours will give you the opportunity to bask in the quiet beauty of this           Booking Information: To book a space on a tour please head to
Grade II listed, Edwardian building in all its glory. From the Gods beneath the Angel to         our Box Office, phone 0844 871 7646*
                                                                                                 or visit www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon
the Dress Circle Promenade and down to the orchestra stalls; our expert guide, and ex
                                                                                                 Other Information: Please be aware that this tour will visit all
professional actress, Sherry Plant will give you a tantalising insight into its 104 year
                                                                                                 levels of the auditorium and as such may be unsuitable for any
history. Use your imagination and feel the theatre’s century of magic!                           person with limited mobility.

Taster Tours
                                                                                                 Price: FREE

                                                                                                 Booking Information: These tours can be booked in the foyer
These 25 minute tours give you a taste of our rich history.                                      of the main theatre on the day of the event.
Tour Times: Tours will leave the foyer every 15 minutes and will last                            Other Information: These are a free event and will cover the
                                                                                                 Foyer, Dress Circle and Stalls and as such may be unsuitable
between 20 – 25 minutes. The last tour will leave the foyer at 4pm                               for any person with limited mobility

                                                                                                 Tour Times: 11:00 & 14:30 Price: FREE
History Talks                                                                                    Booking Information: You can book your space on these
                                                                                                 talks by emailing wimstagedoor@theambassadors.com
Learn about the history of our beautiful 104 year old building from the comfort of our seats.
                                                                                                 Other Information: These talks are designed for our patrons
                                                                                                 with access and mobility needs and will take place in our Stalls
                                                                                                 Auditorium access to which can be gained from Russell Road.

Ghost Walks
                                                                                                 Tour Times: 17:40 & 18:25
                                                                                                 Price: £4 per person
                                                                                                 LIMITED PLACES. ADVANCE BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Rumour has it that among the red seats and dark corridors of New Wimbledon Theatre,
supernatural residents roam who reveal themselves to audience members when the                   Booking Information: To book a space on a tour please
spirit moves them. Paranormal Investigator and author of Paranormal Surrey, Marq                 head to our Box Office, phone 0844 871 7646*
English, says there is a ghost of a chance the rumours might just be true. Mr English            or visit www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon
has been working on the Stage Door of New Wimbledon Theatre for the last decade                  Other Information: Please be aware that this tour will visit two levels
and can shed light into some obscure tales haunting The Grand Dame of The Broadway.              of the auditorium and as such may be unsuitable for any person with
                                                                                                 limited mobility. The tours are also conducted in minimum lighting.

                                                                                                *Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge
New Wimbledon Theatre - Open House 19 September 2015 Tours and Workshop Programme
Panto Room                                                                                         Talk Times: 13:30, 14:45 & 16:00
                                                                                                    Price: FREE
 Our pantomime workshops will be fun for all the family as panto expert Malcolm Jones               Booking Information: These talks can be booked in the foyer
 shares his interactive history of pantomime, including opportunities to explore stage              of the main theatre on the day of the event.
 techniques, meet some familiar pantomime characters and even play heroes, villains and
                                                                                                    Other Information: The talks will be held in the backstage area
 pantomime dames yourselves. Malcolm is hugely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about
                                                                                                    of the theatre and can be accessed by lift. Please note talks are
 the origins of Britain’s most unique art form. On display will be a wide assortment of             suitable for children aged 6+
 costumes, photos, programmes and scripts from our rich pantomime history.

Musical Theatre Open Mic                                                                            Times: Bar opens at 19:00
                                                                                                    Price: FREE
Musical Theatre Open Mic first threw open its doors in 2012 and has been a popular bimonthly
                                                                                                    Please note this event is suitable for people aged 18+
event ever since. For one night only this fabulous, fun-filled evening is taking place on a
Saturday night, and – in keeping with the Open House theme - admission is free all evening!

Now’s your chance to come and see what all of the fuss is about; either by sitting back and
enjoying the entertainment or by singing your show tune(s) of choice accompanied by our
beautiful baby grand piano and compere Nathan Jarvis. No sheet music necessary – just bring
plenty of enthusiasm. You can expect to hear songs from shows old and new, from Avenue Q
to Yentl (we couldn’t think of a musical beginning with Z... that you’d have heard of, anyway).

Pirate Treasure Hunt!                                                                               Times: Throughout the day
                                                                                                    Price: FREE
Get dressed up in your pirate costume and march on down to New Wimbledon Theatre for a
magical Peter Pan inspired treasure hunt.                                                           Other Information: Please note this challenge is
                                                                                                    recommended for ages 3+. Not suitable for pushchairs. Must
                                                                                                    be accompanied by an adult.
Your first challenge is to collect a bag from our ‘Ahoy Box Office’ before following the clues on
the treasure map to find your way through the enchanting theatre to Wimbledon’s treasure. Stay
focused and don’t get distracted by Hook, Tink and all the other fun surprises along the way.

Arts and Crafts                                                                                     Tour Times: Throughout the Day
                                                                                                    Price: FREE
Find your way to the Lost Boys’ Cave to indulge in family fun. Whether you’re a lost
boy, pirate or fairy there will be something for everyone. We have singing and dancing,             Other Information: Please note children must be accompanied
colouring in and a chance to win tickets to see our fantastic panto, Peter Pan.                     by an adult. Suitable for all ages.
There will also be costumes for the little ones to dress up in, face-painting, stories and
much much more.

                                                                                                    Times: Throughout the Day

 History Displays                                                                                   Price: FREE

 Visit our Studio and indulge in a wide selection of photographs and memorabilia from               Other Information: Please note children must be accompanied
 our rich history.                                                                                  by an adult. Suitable for all ages.
New Wimbledon Theatre - Open House 19 September 2015 Tours and Workshop Programme
Environmental Exhibition                                                                    Times: Throughout the Day
                                                                                            Price: FREE
Did you know?
• The bottled water we sell and use has enabled us to build 5 wells in India, supplying
      15,000 people with clean water.
• We use 100% renewable biomass energy.
• We recycle on average 96% of our waste.

We as a venue are constantly making strides to reduce our carbon footprint. Over the last
five years we have made huge steps towards this. Come along to the Studio to see what we
have achieved to make this building environmentally friendly, and see how we could work
together in this community to build a greener future.

Flying Competition                                                                           **Terms and conditions apply. You will need to make sure
                                                                                             you are available on Saturday 19 September between the
Win the chance to have a flying lesson on New Wimbledon Theatre’s stage!                     hours of 11.30am and 3.30pm.

To tie in with this year’s panto, Peter Pan, we are offering six lucky 8-16 year olds the    Postal entries should be sent to: Marketing Department,
                                                                                             New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon,
chance to fly like the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell and Peter Pan! This competition is a once in    London, SW19 1QG.
a lifetime opportunity and will be a chance to have a flying lesson on stage with skilled
practitioners for a session lasting 30 minutes.

To enter, we would like you to design a poster for this year’s Peter Pan at New Wimbledon
Theatre. You can do this by hand or on your computer. Be as creative as you like.

We will be choosing six winners from different age categories. Please submit your entries
via post or directly to the theatre’s Box Office by Friday 11 September. Good luck and we
look forward to receiving your entries. **

Refreshments and Entertainment                                                              Times: Throughout the Day

Refreshments will be served in the beautiful surroundings of our Piano Bar with music
accompaniment by members of New Wimbledon Theatre front of house staff who will be
performing a variety of Musical numbers from our 104 history.

10:45 – 11:45       1910 – 1930s & Music Hall
12:00 – 13:00       1940s – 1960s
13:15 – 14:15       1970s – 1990s
14:30 – 15:30       1990 - 2000
15:45 – 16:45       2000 - PRESENT

                                                                                            Times: Throughout the Day
Careers Talks
Get one on one career advice from a member of our team at any point during the day.
Simply let a member of the team know what you’re interested in – from internships and
apprenticeships, to technical, marketing, arts administration and working front of house,
one of our experienced theatre staff will be able to answer your questions on working
within the theatre industry.
New Wimbledon Theatre - Open House 19 September 2015 Tours and Workshop Programme
Areas Schedule
   TOURS FOYER STAGE STUDIO AUDITORIUM                                           PIANO           GREEN       CHORUS
  						                                                                          BAR            ROOM        ROOM 2

10.00am

10.30am
                                                                               MUSIC FROM
11.00am                                                          HISTORY
                                                                  TALK
                                                                               1910 - 1930
                                                                                    &
                                                                               MUSIC HALL
11.30am   HISTORY
           TOUR
                                                                                                              PANTO
                                                                                                              ROOM

12.00pm
                                                                                MUSIC FROM
                                                                               1940s - 1960s
12.30pm                                                            various
                                                                tours going
                                                                  through
                                                                 thoughout
1.00pm                                                             the day
                                                    HISTORY                                        ARTS
1.30pm    HISTORY   INFORMATION     FLYING             &                        MUSIC FROM           &        PANTO
           TOUR        POINT      COMPETITION   ENVIRONMENTAL                  1970s - 1990s    CRAFTS FOR     TALK
                                                   DISPLAYS                                      CHILDREN
2.00pm

2.30pm                                                           HISTORY
                                                                  TALK
                                                                               MUSIC FROM                     PANTO
                                                                              1990s - 2000s                    TALK
3.00pm

3.30pm    HISTORY
           TOUR

4.00pm                                                                         MUSIC FROM                     PANTO
                                                                              2000s - PRESENT                  TALK

4.30pm

5.00pm

5.30pm

6.00pm
          GHOST
          WALK
6.30pm

7.00pm

7.30pm

8.00pm

8.30pm
                                                                                 MUSICAL
9.00pm              INFORMATION                                                  THEATRE
                       POINT                                                     OPEN MIC

9.30pm

10.00pm

10.30pm

11.00pm
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