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Otley
COURTHOUSE
Programme
March—August
2019
2 Welcome to Otley Courthouse Cinema @the Courthouse 3
… and our Spring/Summer Programme 2019. Here you will find all our latest programme
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and event information. We hope you enjoy this season and thank you for your continued THE BOOKSHOP
support. Keep up to date with our latest news & events by visiting our website at Thursday 23 May
otleycourthouse.org.uk.
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS REFUNDS Movie 113 mins, PG
Starring: Emily Mortimer, Bill
Nighy, Hunter Tremayne
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The Courthouse is fully accessible. Guide Tickets for all films: £5 includes
ONLINE
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dogs and hearing dogs are welcome. tea/coffee and biscuits. EDIE
An induction loop is available in the Thursday 11 April
E-tickets will be available to print upon All films will be shown with
completion of purchase. Courtroom. See website for further subtitles where available. 102 mins, 12A
details. Starring: Sheila Hancock,
Please note that booking fees do apply on our
Kevin Guthrie, Paul Brannigan
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tickets are available for the following groups:
under 16s, people in receipt of benefits, in full CONTACT US 120 mins, 15
time education and Senior Citizens (60+ and Telephone: 01943 467466 Starring: Margot
retired). Please note that children aged 14 and Email: admin@otleycourthouse.org.uk Robbie, Sebastian
under must be accompanied by an adult at all of Stan, Allison Janney
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our ticketed programmed events.
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Cover image : Toyah.
@otleycourthouse STRIKES AGAIN
Thursday 11 July
88 mins, PG
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OCEAN’S EIGHT The Mercy
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A65 Thursday 14 March THE MERCY
110 mins, 12A
Kirkgate
Market Bus
Square Station Thursday 25 April
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate 112 mins, 12A
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Church
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The Book of Henry
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Thewlis, Colin Firth
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Thursday 28 March SWIMMING WITH MEN Thursday 15 August
A660 Leeds p
A6038 105 mins, 12A Thursday 9 May 105 mins, 12A
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f Brad Starring: 96 mins, 12A Starring: Naomi Watts, Jaeden
Stars: Emma Thompson, Starring: Rob Brydon, Rupert Lieberher, Jacob Tremblay
Stanley Tucci, Ben Chaplin Graves, Thomas Turgoose
We would like to thank the many local companies who give us their support.
The Courthouse Project (Otley) Ltd. Company registered in England and Wales No. 4303404. Charity No. 1090877
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OTLEY FILM SOCIETY
Blue Rose Code Knight & Spier
LUNCHTIME Saturday 2 March Friday 8 March
CLASSICAL
Shoplifters 8pm 8pm
Otley Film Society is a not £12.50 £15
for profit organisation that is SHOPLIFTERS MYSTERY FILM 2019
bluerosecode.com peterknight.net/knight-and-
committed to bringing diverse
cinema to Otley. To find out
Thursday 21 March
121 mins, 15
Thursday 23 May
It is now traditional to leave the
last screening of the season
RECITALS Music
spiers
more about the films, details of Dir: Hirokazu Koreeda Music
membership and how to buy free until after the international Brand new to Otley BLUE ROSE
guest tickets, go to
LEAN ON PETE
film awards. Watch out for the
title nearer the date.
Courthouse, these are held
CODE KNIGHT &
otleyfilmsociety.org.uk or
email Thursday 11 April
once a month on a Thursday
lunchtime at 1.05pm and last A nomad both geographically SPIERS
info@otleyfilmsociety.org.uk 121 mins, 15 and musically, Ross Wilson On a Summer’s day in 2016,
for 45mins. Tickets are £5 and
Dir: Andrew Haigh (Blue Rose Code) writes from the organisers of Folk East
Thursday screening of films include a free tea/coffee and the heart. His new album, The Festival masterminded one
start at 7.45pm with bar open biscuit. Water of Leith, addresses of the most intriguing and
from 7pm. LOVELESS
OTLEY themes of love, loss, travel, exciting collaborations on
Thursday 25 April 21 MARCH
Guest Tickets: £5. home, accepting the past today’s folk scene. Peter
127 mins, 15 FILM SOCIETY Leeds College of Music and embracing the future. His Knight, legendary violinist and
Dir: Andrey Zvyagintsev
QUIZ Students, Phill Mainwaring
(Violin), Robyn Saunders
music incorporates the sounds
of soul, jazz, folk and pop – a
ex-member of folk-rock band
Steeleye Span was paired with
(Clarinet) & Nathalie McEvoy hallmark of Blue Rose Code leading melodeon player and
Friday 31 May (Violin). that has seen him compared ex-Bellowhead member, John
7.30pm to John Martyn, Van Morrison Spiers, for a special one-
£6 18 APRIL and Tom Waits. Blue Rose off performance which left
Code was recently featured on audiences in awe.
Otleyfilmsociety.org.uk Leeds College of Music
Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4), the
Students, Molly Darley With a standing ovation and
esteemed Quay Sessions (BBC
roars for more, and much
FILM SOCIETY (Saxophone) & Archie Batty Radio Scotland) Blue Rose
to the delight of folk fans
QUIZ (Trumpet). Code was recently featured
on Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4),
everywhere, Knight and Spiers
Book your table (by phoning decided not to leave things
16 MAY the esteemed Quay Sessions
there. The pairing of violin and
01943 884070) for this (BBC Radio Scotland), and won
popular annual quiz – the 20 JUNE Scottish Album of the year
melodeon is not a new one,
questions are not just about but in the hands of Knight and
The Post
18 JULY 2017. Supported on the night
Spiers, improvisation and
films. Ticket price not only by local musician Henry Parker.
includes an evening of fun 22 AUGUST invention meet the listener
but also a ploughman’s at every turn. These uniquely
Musicians for these dates will gifted musicians make a
buffet and prizes. Teams of
Even When I Fall be confirmed nearer the time. sublime pairing and create
Funny Cow
not more than six please.
The bar will be open from a live performance to be
EVEN WHEN I FALL
7pm. remembered for a long time.
Thursday 7 March FUNNY COW
93 mins, 12A Thursday 9 May
Dir: Kate McLarnon, Sky Neal 102 mins, 15
Dir: Adrian Shergold
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Otley
Science
CafE
z
DNA Science Cafe Kate Fox Remi Harris Hope & Social The Selfish Giant
Saturday 9 March Thursday 14 March Friday 15 March Saturday 16 March Sunday 17 March Wednesday 20 March
8pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 10.45am & 1.30pm
£15 £5, under 18s free 2–3.30pm workshop £12 £14 standing ticket £9 adult, £7 children – free
Ages 8+ otleysciencefestival.co.uk 7.30pm performance remiharris.com £18 for limited guaranteed accompanying adult with every
dnaofficial.com £17 workshop and seating 10 children
Talk performance Music hopeandsocial.co.uk Age 3+ and their families
Variety £12 performance
SCIENCE CAFÉ katefoxwriter.wordpress.com
REMI HARRIS Music
soapsouptheatre.com
DNA: WE KNOW Speakers set out their key Remi Harris is an exciting Theatre/Family
WHAT YOU’RE ideas in 10-15 minutes and 20 Spoken Word guitarist from the UK whose HOPE & SOCIAL
SoapSoup Theatre &
THINKING slides. Then it’s over to you to
ask the questions. Watch the KATE FOX:
unique style draws inspiration
from gypsy swing, jazz &
Back by popular demand
Tessa Bide present
this local band hail from the
Andrew and Darren, best
known as mind reading double
website for new speakers. All WHERE THERE’S blues. He has performed at far-flung corners of England, THE SELFISH
act DNA, took the nation by
welcome, whether you are a
beginner, an expert or still at
MUCK, THERE’S Buckingham Palace, Montreal
Jazz Festival, at The BBC
Scotland and Northern Ireland
GIANT
storm when they appeared school. BRAS Proms and with Jamie Cullum.
but their home is in Yorkshire.
Formed in 2008 their music Grinter the giant shuts herself
on Britain’s Got Talent in 2017 Performed by stand-up poet away in her cold house,
In his live shows Remi is based on a mixture of indie
with their incredible telepathic Kate Fox; a comic and thought- surrounded by huge snowy
performs an eclectic mix music, a falling out of love
ability known as “The Gift”. provoking show about the gardens, enclosed by high
of original compositions, with the record industry and a
Wowing the judges, live real Northern Powerhouse, frost covered walls. Outside,
improvisations, jazz standards still heartfelt belief in the twin
audience and viewers at home, Northern Women! This the children discover a chink in
and new arrangements powers of music and people!
the duo went on to reach the funny, gently subversive the giant’s wall, changing the
live finals of the hit ITV talent performance uncovers the of music from Django As well as gigging, touring, course of their lives forever.
show. Their first audition has hidden history of the writers, Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes playing festivals, making and Inspired by the touching
reached almost 10 million scientists, sportswomen, Montgomery, Charlie Parker, releasing records, they like children’s story The Selfish
YouTube views alone. politicians, protestors, Peter Green and many more. to involve people in most Giant by Oscar Wilde, we are
musicians, innovators and He plays a variety of acoustic everything they do… and they
Performed completely live, thrilled to welcome award-
activists who represent the and electric guitars and the never cease to amaze.
they can ask volunteers to winning children’s theatre
grit, determination and spirit of shows are interspersed with
concentrate on the name Buy your tickets quickly as this specialist Tessa Bide, to
the North’s women. his commentary on the history
of celebrities, telephone event will sell out. explore an unusual friendship,
of the music and instruments
numbers, credit card numbers, Join Kate for an afternoon and how even the grumpiest
he’s playing. Remi will be
a word in a book, the name of writer’s workshop where you giant’s heart can melt when
accompanied by Simon Smith
the street they grew up on, will have an opportunity to spring finally comes.
on double bass.
a relative’s name... literally contribute to the evening’s Expect powerful storytelling,
anything. With devastating performance. From Britain’s captivating puppetry and a
speed and accuracy, the pair first astronaut Helen Sharman, sprinkling of theatre magic!
are then able to reveal what to the first female speaker
that name, number or word of the House of Commons,
is, every time. Prepare to be Betty Boothroyd, this thought
amazed as the hit duo bring provoking show sees stand
their show to Otley. up poet and Radio 4 regular
Kate Fox question who gets
remembered and why.
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Toya National Theatre Live The Lindisfarne Story Saltaire Where is Mrs Christie? Degas Exhibition
Saturday 23 March Thursday 28 March Saturday 30 March Friday 5 April Saturday 6 April Friday 12 April
8pm 7pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
£25 £13 Adults £20 £8 Adult £13 £8
toyahwilcox.com £12 Courthouse Friends lindisfarnestory.co.uk £6 Concession worcester-rep.co.uk exhibitionsonscreen.com
nationaltheatrelive.org.uk saltairevillageexperience.
Music Music co.uk Theatre Film
TOYAH: Film/Theatre THE WHERE IS MRS Exhibition on Screen
Talk
ACOUSTIC, NATIONAL LINDISFARNE CHRISTIE? present
UP CLOSE & THEATRE LIVE: STORY: A TWIST SALTAIRE Agatha Christie was one of DEGAS:
PERSONAL THE TRAGEDY IN THE TALE WORLD the greatest and most prolific PASSION FOR
Household name, pop icon, OF KING Founding member Ray Laidlaw HERITAGE SITE thriller writers of all time. In
PERFECTION
TV presenter, and stage/ RICHARD II and former frontman Billy 1803–1876: 1926, she was at the centre
of a mystery as perplexing as Directed by
screen actress Toyah comes
Recorded Screening
Mitchell present a joyful, funny MARIA GLOT any of her fiction; a series of David Bickerstaff
to Otley this March with her and emotional celebration Well-known speaker and
Simon Russell Beale plays events that sparked one of the Running time 85 minutes
Acoustic, Up Close & Personal of Tyneside’s favourite tourist guide from Saltaire
William Shakespeare’s Richard biggest and most extensive
show. This is a unique chance band, featuring acoustic village. There is so much to Journey from the streets of
II, recorded from the stage manhunts in history.
to experience Toyah in an performances of Lady Eleanor, learn about Saltaire and Sir Paris to the heart of a superb
intimate setting where music of the Almeida Theatre in Meet Me On The Corner, Run Her crashed car was exhibition at the Fitzwilliam
London. This visceral new Titus Salt – if you think you
and stories take centre stage. For Home, Fog On The Tyne discovered in Surrey and the Museum in Cambridge,
production about the limits of already know it, prepare to be
and more! famous author was missing, whose extensive collection
This lively, entertaining and power will be directed by Joe amazed at this amusing and
presumed dead by many of Degas’ works is the most
revealing show comes in the Hill-Gibbins, whose previous When Alan Hull, Rod Clements, in-depth presentation!
for eleven days. When she representative in Britain.
form of Toyah performing an plays include Little Revolution Ray Jackson, Simon Cowe and was eventually found at a
unplugged set of her well- at the Almeida and Absolute Ray Laidlaw exploded onto the luxury hotel in Harrogate, the With exclusive access to view
loved hits and classic songs, Hell at the National Theatre. UK music scene in 1970, their author claimed that she was rare and diverse works, this
alongside recalling stories sparkling songwriting quickly suffering from amnesia and film tells a fascinating story of
from her colourful, thirty-five- Richard II, King of England, is established Lindisfarne as the Degas’ pursuit for perfection
irresponsible, foolish and vain. remembered nothing. Neither
year career. A talented duo standard-bearers for acoustic- the press nor the police through both experimentation
of guitarists, Chris Wong and His weak leadership sends based rock, cutting through with new techniques and
his kingdom into disarray believed her… Did she lie or
Colin Hinds, accompany Toyah the prevailing pop and glam was it really amnesia? lessons learned from studying
on meticulous and melodic and his court into uproar. sounds of the 70s and earning past masters. It uses written
acoustic versions of the hits Seeing no other option but them the biggest selling album As in all good thrillers, all will be accounts by friends and
It’s A Mystery, Thunder in The to seize power, the ambitious of 1972 with the classic Fog revealed. Actor Liz Grand (The commentators, and the
Mountains, I Want to Be Free Bolingbroke challenges the On The Tyne. International Second-Best Bed), presents narration of letters written
and Good Morning Universe. throne and the king’s divine success followed, and thanks her stunning one woman show. by Degas himself, to reveal a
right to rule. to a string of unforgettable complex truth behind one of
From filming pop videos
songs their music continues to the most influential French
on horseback at 5am in the
be heard on the radio today. In artists of the late 19th century.
morning to acting alongside
this unique show, Ray and Billy
Katharine Hepburn and
perform all those great songs
Laurence Olivier this is a show
and more, and share first-hand
which lifts the lid on working in
the story of the band behind
the entertainment business.
them.
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Otley Green Fair The John Palmer Acoustic Band Hansel and Gretel John Peel’s Shed Paul Mayhew-Archer Gilmore and Roberts photo ©Elly-Luca
Saturday 13 April Saturday 13 April Saturday 20 April Saturday 20 April Friday 26 April Saturday 27 April
10am-4pm 8pm 2.30pm 8pm 8pm 8pm
FREE £11 in advance £9 adults £12 £15 £12
otleycourthouse.org.uk £15 on the door £7 children johnosbornewriter.com gilmoreandroberts.co.uk
jonpalmeracousticband.com Age 3+ and families Comedy
Family puppettheatre.co.uk Theatre PAUL MAYHEW- Music
OTLEY GREEN Music JOHN PEEL’S GILMORE AND
Theatre/Family
ARCHER:
FAIR THE JON SHED/CIRCLED INCURABLE ROBERTS
Whether you are concerned PALMER Norwich Puppet Theatre IN THE RADIO OPTIMIST Contemporary folk/acoustic
ACOUSTIC BAND present
about local issues or national TIMES The debut stand-up tour from duo Gilmore & Roberts
and international events, there The Jon Palmer Acoustic band HANSEL AND Writer and theatre maker the multi award-winning co- combine award-winning
will be a stall at the Green Fair
to give you information and
return to Otley Courthouse GRETEL John Osborne returns to the writer of The Vicar of Dibley. song writing with astounding
musicianship and their
for their third consecutive stage with a double bill of two Paul’s co-written or worked
advice, as well as helping you Deep in an enchanted forest, trademark harmonies to create
year, with rousing choruses; evocative, funny and heart- on many much-loved comedy
to make decisions about how everybody’s looking for a powerful wall of sound.
catchy-as-hell melodies; warming storytelling shows. shows – I’m Sorry I Haven’t
you can become more active something to eat. A tasty
superb musicianship; bags of A Clue, Old Harry’s Game, Nominated three times at the
and involved in aid of the treat, a sticky sweet – some Cult Edinburgh sell out show
energy; plus, the dynamic and Mrs Brown’s Boys, Spitting BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards,
wellbeing of the planet. children’s feet? Hansel and John Peel’s Shed is about
sophisticated song writing of Image and Roald Dahl’s Esio Katriona Gilmore (fiddle,
Gretel are lost, searching a box of records that once
Stalls featuring local crafts Jon Palmer. Trot starring Dustin Hoffman mandolin) and Jamie Roberts
for a way home, only to find belonged to Radio 1 DJ John
will also be on offer. Rainbow and Judi Dench. Now Paul (guitar) met while studying at
The musical chemistry themselves on the menu of a Peel, and were won by John
Morris side will dance in has Parkinson’s but he’s still Leeds College of Music and
displayed by this band goes sweet-toothed witch. Osborne in a competition in
the courtyard before and laughing. released their debut album in
from strength to strength ... Goody and Storey and 2002. This is the story of what
after lunch. There will be a it’s almost becoming alchemy! Following his BBC One 2008. Since then, the duo has
Norwich Puppet Theatre he did next with those records.
‘Sticker Art’ workshop using With some classic ‘JPAB’ Documentary, Parkinson’s: The toured Canada and mainland
present a colourful retelling of The show was a complete
recycled materials for children songs that you’ll know and Funny Side (for which he won Europe, played some of the
the classic Grimm’s’ fairy tale, sell out at the 2011 Edinburgh
aged 7–11 throughout the love, plus new material and the Grierson Award for Best UK’s biggest acoustic festivals,
serving up a feast of delicious fringe, receiving five-star
day. (Under 8’s should be special guests, this stunning Documentary Presenter), a toured with folk rock legends
music, dynamic scenery reviews and was adapted for
accompanied by a parent). group are quickly becoming a triumphant debut at London’s Fairport Convention and won
and knock-your-socks-off BBC Radio 4.
The café will be open serving ‘must-see’ show every year at Comedy Store, and a sold- countless accolades for their
our special Green Fair menu puppetry. A show to tickle your After touring the country it’s genre-spanning work.
the intimate Otley Courthouse. out month at the Edinburgh
of vegetarian and vegan food eyes your ears, and your taste back for a few performances Fringe, here’s a one man Back by popular demand, the
as well as Fairtrade drinks and Tickets sell quickly, so grab buds. alongside John’s new show show about the therapeutic duo will perform tracks from
snacks. yours now. Circled in the Radio Times, power of comedy. Paul is not their new album A Problem of
about his grandfather’s contagious, but he is worth
Further details will be available Our Kind, which contains some
collection of old magazines catching.
on the Courthouse website of the most stripped-back
and the changing ways all of us
nearer the time. arrangements of Gilmore &
watch television.
Roberts’ career so far.
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Otley Courthouse March—August 2019
Anniversary Celebrations
Mamma Mia Here We Go Again Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Voices Together
Sunday 28 April Thursday 2 May Friday 3 May
3pm 7pm 7.30pm
£10 adults, £8 concessions £13 Adult £7
(seniors & children) film & food. £12 Courthouse Friends
£5 adults, £3 concessions Music
(seniors & children) film only. Film/Theatre VOICES
Film EVERYBODY’S TOGETHER
Fizz, Film and Fish ‘n’
TALKING ABOUT Raising funds for Singing for
Chips – presented by JAMIE the Brain, Otley Courthouse
Choir and Otley Singers are
Otley Film Society Recorded Screening joining forces for an evening of
MAMMA MIA Inspired by a true story,
Everybody’s Talking About
song. Singing is such a joyful
HERE WE GO Jamie is the new hit musical
experience which lifts the
spirits and all in a great cause.
AGAIN for today. Jamie New is sixteen
Otley Courthouse Choir is a
114mins, PG and lives on a council estate
in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t community choir group singing
Join us for an afternoon quite fit in. Jamie is going to songs from folk traditions
screening of this family film, be a sensation. Supported by from across the world. Otley
with a glass of fizz and followed Singers is also a community Saturday 4 May Sunday 12 May
his brilliant loving mum and
by fish and chips (or veggie surrounded by his friends, choir singing for pleasure and 7.30pm 3pm
option). Jamie overcomes prejudice, occasional performance with £5 FREE
beats the bullies and steps a wide repertoire of tunes, otleycourthouse.org.uk otleycourthouse.org.uk
In 1979 young Donna, Tanya including pop!
and Rosie graduate from out of the darkness, into the
Oxford University – leaving
Donna free to embark on
spotlight. They will be joined by the
Sheeptown Songsters from
EXHIBITION LAUNCH: MURDER, MAYHEM AND
a series of adventures
John McCrea, Rebecca
McKinnis, Shobna Gulati, Lucie Skipton. There might even be COURTHOUSE CREW OTLEY COURTHOUSE
throughout Europe. On her Shorthouse and Lee Ross some mystery guests joining – 15 YEARS OF OTLEY
journeys, she makes the lead a twenty-four-strong us (though they don’t know COURTHOUSE Event
acquaintances of Harry, Bill company and an eight-piece it yet)! Come along and be A chance to find out more about the history
and Sam – the latter whom she band that will ‘sweep you away entertained. Event of the Courthouse before it became an arts
falls in love with, but he’s also on a tide of mischief, warmth centre. Come and hear about the history of the
the man who breaks her heart. In the last few months we’ve been working
and exuberance’. With ‘songs building, the stories of the courtyard plaques
with ‘Humans of Leeds’ to put together a
In the present day, Donna’s that have the wow factor’ led and other interesting anecdotes about this
photographic exhibition of the people at Otley
pregnant daughter, Sophie, by singer-songwriter of The fascinating part of Otley’s past. Admission is
Courthouse. This includes volunteers, staff,
dreams of renovating a Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, free, but places are limited so tickets should be
regular users & audience members – put simply
taverna while reuniting with this funny, fabulous, feel- booked in advance.
– everyone that makes the Courthouse special.
her mother’s old friends and good, musical sensation has Come and see the exhibition, enjoy some live Donations welcome.
boyfriends on the Greek island been wowing audiences and music & nibbles and celebrate our 15th birthday
of Kalokairi. critics alike. Join us for this with us!
performance recorded at The
Apollo Theatre on London’s
Shaftesbury Avenue.
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Rura Andrew Maxwell photo © Steve Ullathorne Siobhan Miller Robin Nolan Trio Silsden & Steeton Male Voice Choir Otley Chamber Orchestra Concert
Sunday 5 May Friday 10 May Wednesday 15 May Friday 17 May Saturday 18 May Sunday 19 May
8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm
£15 £14 £15 £16 £8 £9, under 18s free
rura.co.uk siobhanmiller.com robinnolanmusic.com To book tickets please email otleychamberorchestra.com
Comedy tickets@steetonmalevoice.
Music ANDREW Music Music co.uk Music
RURA MAXWELL: SIOBHAN ROBIN NOLAN Music OTLEY
Rura are a multi award-winning SHOWTIME MILLER TRIO SILSDEN & CHAMBER
act and one of Scotland’s most With Showtime Andrew Siobhan Miller is recognised Simply put, The Robin Nolan
STEETON MALE ORCHESTRA
sought-after folk-based bands.
With two heralded albums, a
continued his long run of as one of the shining stars on Trio are one the world’s best
VOICE CHOIR CONCERT
domination of the Edinburgh the Scottish folk scene. She known and most admired
Methodist Church Hall
third released in June 2018,
and extensive international
Fringe. A memorable cocktail is the only three-time winner gypsy jazz acts of the last 20 & GUESTS Otley
touring, Rura affirm their
of personal stories, astute
political observations and
of Best Singer at the Scots
Trad Music Awards (2011, 2013
years. Robin has been lauded
for his musical genius and
MANHATTAN An evening of classical
position as one of Scotland’s the odd surprise foray into and 2017); a trio of successes sensibilities by Willie Nelson, VOICES music to raise funds for
leading groups. Their character cameos, it won yet that was topped off earlier last Rolling Stones bassist Bill Steeton Male Voice Choir, one the Courthouse. Since its
exquisitely rugged yet refined another barrage of five-star year with the accolade of Best Wyman, and the late Beatle of Yorkshire’s best and most foundation in 2009, the Otley
blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, reviews for one of the festival’s Traditional Track at the BBC George Harrison. Legendary known choirs, are delighted Chamber Orchestra has
flute, bodhran and guitar has most universally acclaimed Radio 2 Folk Awards. That track in the Django Reinhardt world, to present an evening of song rehearsed fortnightly at the
won a devoted following in acts. Now, it’s ‘showtime’ for was Banks of Newfoundland, Robin has played with every and music with their first Courthouse.
many corners of the globe, the rest of the country. from Siobhan’s second solo major Gypsy Jazz artist and visit to Otley Courthouse,
amongst audiences and critics album, Strata; a beautifully rich headlined every major Gypsy Members come from Otley
alongside their guests from
alike. Andrew is known for his eagle- compendium of traditional and Jazz festival across the globe. and surrounding areas, with
Scarborough, the Manhattan
eyed, passionate current- contemporary folk song. Recent highlights include a over 50 experienced players,
Back by popular demand, this Voices.
affairs comedy, showcased in sell-out show for Jazz FM at conducted by Chris Pelly.
promises to be another sell out his many appearances on BBC Mercury, Siobhan’s third This will be an evening of song Chris started conducting the
gig from this highly talented London’s The Royal Albert
Radio 4 (News Quiz, Welcome solo album, was released on to suit many tastes with an Otley Chamber Orchestra on
quartet. Hall, a standing ovation from
to Wherever You Are, Public 2nd November, and this time eclectic mix of music from an occasional basis in 2014
a packed-out Lincoln Centre
Enemies). He’s been seen she’s presented us with a fine serious to soul, swing and and became their musical
audience in New York, and a
on – among others – Live at collection of self-written songs show, folk and comic. A choir director in 2016. He studied
current record deal with the
the Apollo (BBC One), Have I that skilfully merge the folk of 50+ provide a powerful and music at the University of
George Harrison family label
Got News for You (BBC One), traditions that have inspired, moving classical male voice Leeds and now arranges
HOT records.
Celebrity Juice (ITV2) and and nourished her work since sound under the direction of their International concert
Mock the Week (BBC Two); and an early age, with her own The trio features top Dutch new MD Catherine Sweet. season. Chris is also the
to a whole new generation he is contemporary approach to double bassist Arnoud Van Musical Director of the Leeds
music. Den Berg and UK guitar Guests Manhattan Voices is
the devilish voice of MTV’s Ex Haydn Players, Mirfield
virtuoso Chris Quinn forming led by Sue Hartley, Principal
on The Beach. Siobhan has recently been Choral Society, and regularly
one of the tightest rhythm of Scarborough Academy
touring with Eddi Reader, so conducts the West Yorkshire
Join Andrew for a night of sections in the business. of Music. Their repertoire is
we are delighted that she has Symphony Orchestra.
wit and satire in today’s very varied and punctuated with
turbulent world! found time to come to Otley Expect some of the finest, stunning solo performances
and play a gig as part of her hottest guitar playing you’ll and together with the Steeton
latest UK tour. ever hear. Male Voice Choir we can
guarantee a musical treat.
16 Wharfedale Bee Keepers Association celebrates 17
World Bee Day
Otley Courthouse March—August 2019
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Sunday 19 May
2–9.30pm
wharfedalebka.org.uk
Edgelarks La Boheme Human Flow
The UN has decided that the
Wednesday 22 May Saturday 25 May Sunday 26 May
importance of bees should be
highlighted to draw attention 8pm 7pm 7.30pm
to the essential role bees £14 £13 Adults £5 adults
and other pollinators play in philliphenryandhannahmartin. £12 Courthouse Friends £4 Film Society Members and
keeping people and the planet co.uk Courthouse Friends
healthy. There is much to see Film/Theatre
and find out about bees, so Music Film
come and join in activities 7pm
LA BOHEME
which are guaranteed to Free
EDGELARKS Recorded Screening
Otley Film Society,
entertain, inform and amuse. Edgelarks fly in on the tailwind Wharfedale Amnesty and
From the World’s Most Otley Welcomes present:
Talk/Demonstration of BBC award winning duo Spectacular Opera series,
2-5pm
CHECK OUT A
Phillip Henry and Hannah
Martin. The pair’s new
experience the love, laughter HUMAN FLOW
Free
VIRTUAL HIVE
The Secret Life of Bees
project takes the roots of
and loss of La Boheme at the (12)
7.45pm magnificent Handa Opera on
their previous work, from Over 65 million people around
Talk/Demonstration Find out what it’s like to Sydney Harbour. Puccini’s
the world have been forced
Free the traditional music of the beloved classic – the original
become a beekeeper, how
SPOT THE bees are faring in 2019, as well
British Isles to Indian classical bohemian love story – has long
from their homes to escape
QUEEN BEE as what are the current threats
Film slide guitar to the stomping
roots party of Phil’s beatbox
captivated audiences around
famine, climate change
and war in the greatest
Find out how bees talk to each to bees in the UK? To be THE SECRET harmonica!
the world. His music swells with
human displacement since
other and experience the accompanied by some honey
cake tasting.
LIFE OF BEES The pair began their musical
love, soars in ecstasy, crackles
with jealousy and cries with
World War II. Human Flow,
waggle dance. Look closely at an epic film journey led by
12A, 104mins journey together living in heartache.
a sting under the microscope. internationally renowned artist
This is the tale of Lily Owens, a a small caravan in the hills With lavish sets and costumes Ai Weiwei, gives a powerful
3.30pm 14-year-old girl who is haunted near Exmouth, Devon. From transforming the harbour-top visual expression to this
by the memory of her late recording their first album, stage into a romantic Paris
Free massive human migration.
mother. To escape her lonely Singing the Bones, at home in winter, Opera Australia’s The documentary elucidates
life and troubled relationship their living room in the dead
Film of night, they have gone on to
glittering production will be an both the staggering scale
with her father, Lily flees to a unforgettable delight. of the refugee crisis and its
MAYA THE BEE South Carolina town that holds produce three more records,
profoundly personal human
the secret to her mother’s each time refining the process
U, 89mins impact. Captured over the
past. Taken in by the intelligent and honing their production
course of an eventful year in
Freshly hatched bee Maya and independent Boatwright skills.
23 countries, the film follows a
is a little whirlwind and won’t sisters, Lily finds solace in Edgelarks, which is both their chain of urgent human stories
follow the rules of the hive. their mesmerizing world of new band name and their that stretches across the globe.
One of these rules is not to beekeeping. fourth studio album, is their
trust the hornets that live Human Flow is a witness to its
most innovative work to date.
beyond the meadow. When This event is sponsored by subjects and their desperate
Recorded in May 2017 this is
the Royal Jelly is stolen, the Wharfedale Bee Keepers search for safety, shelter and
an album about the fact that
hornets are suspected, and Association and though free, justice: from teeming refugee
in the end, we have far more
Maya is thought to be their donations to WBKA will be camps to perilous ocean
in common than things that
accomplice. No one believes welcome on the day. Please crossings to barbed-wire
Maya the Bee
book your places at the divide us.
that she is the innocent victim. borders; from dislocation and
Courthouse box office for the Expect an evening of thought disillusionment to courage,
films.
provoking and lyrical music. endurance and adaptation.
18 19
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Otley
Science
CafE
z
Gyles Brandreth Discover the UK Parliament A Band Called Marlice Mari Wilson All My Sons Science Café
Sunday 2 June Thursday 6 June Friday 7 June Saturday 8 June Sunday 9 June Thursday 13 June
5pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 2pm 7.30pm
£20 £5, under 18s are free £10 in adv, £12 on the door £18 £13 Adults £5, under 18s free
Age 11+ abandcalledmalice.com mariwilson.co.uk £12 Courthouse Friends otleysciencefestival.co.uk
gylesbrandreth.net Talk nationaltheatrelive.org.uk
EMPOWERING Music Music Talk
Comedy A BAND CALLED MARI WILSON Film/Theatre SCIENCE CAFÉ
PEOPLE:
GYLES DISCOVER THE MALICE: THE Mari Wilson (The Neasden NATIONAL Speakers set out their key
BRANDRETH: UK PARLIAMENT DEFINITIVE Queen of Soul) first arrived on THEATRE LIVE: ideas in 10-15 minutes and 20
BREAK A LEG! Presented by Lynn TRIBUTE TO THE the scene in the early eighties
with her skyscraper beehive
ALL MY SONS slides. Then it’s over to you to
ask the questions. Watch the
They say all political careers Hobson, Senior Education JAM hairdo, bizarre sense of fashion Recorded Screening website for new speakers. All
end in tears. In Brandreth’s and Engagement Officer A Band Called Malice has and fully choreographed Recorded at The Old Vic in welcome, whether you are a
case it’s tears of laughter quickly taken the tribute twelve-piece band The London, Academy Award- beginner, an expert or still at
as the actor, author, ex-MP, Come along and find out more
about what the UK Parliament world by storm in their quest Wilsations. winner Sally Field (Steel school.
One Show reporter and QI, to become the number one Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters)
Have I Got News for You and is, what it does and why you, as In 1982 Mari’s records began
a citizen, should get involved! choice tribute-act to The Jam. and Bill Pullman (The Sinner,
Countdown star is back on tour entering the charts and she
The talented trio are the real Independence Day) star in
with his new show celebrating This introductory workshop soon had six hit singles, the
deal and guarantee to take you Arthur Miller’s blistering drama
all things theatrical. Without will explore how you can begin biggest being Just What I’ve
back to When You’re Young, All My Sons.
hesitation or repetition (and to get your voice heard in Always Wanted and Cry Me
with an evening of single A River, both taken from her America, 1947. Despite hard
just a touch of deviation), Just parliament. What’s the best releases and album tracks
a Minute regular Gyles delivers way to contact your MP? What album Showpeople. Mari also choices and even harder
from The Jams early Fire & performed Dusty Springfield knocks, Joe and Kate Keller
a dazzling hour of wit, wisdom, does the House of Lords do Skill, through to their very last
high drama, low comedy, and and how can you contact and Cilla Black songs with The are a success story. They have
release. BBC Concert Orchestra for built a home, raised two sons
hilarious name-dropping. them? What are the different
ways in which MPs and Lords As Jam fans themselves, A Friday Night is Music Night. and established a thriving
can raise issues on your Band Called Malice will not business. But nothing lasts
Her critically acclaimed 2016
behalf? disappoint and guarantee forever and their contented
album Pop Deluxe, (the album
a show full of high-octane lives, already shadowed by the
Find out all this and more of songs previously made
energy, angst, aggression, loss of their eldest boy to war,
with this interactive session, famous by Dusty, Cilla, Petula
passion and soul of their idols. are about to shatter. With the
featuring a quiz and activities. and Sandie) continues to be a
return of a figure from the past,
This is a standing only gig. big part of her fabulous show,
long buried truths are forced
together with her well-known
to the surface and the price of
hits and a few surprises.
their American dream is laid
Mari’s audience is mesmerised bare.
by not only her voice but her
Jeremy Herrin (NT Live: This
spontaneous wit and natural
House, People, Places &
storytelling, testament to 38
Things) directs a cast including
years of touring.
Jenna Coleman (Victoria), and
Colin Morgan (Merlin).20 21
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Sharon Shannon Gillian Anderson © Pari Dukovic and Lily James The Chef Show Treasure Island Free Solo Small Island
© Perou. Design: Bob King Creative
Saturday 15 June Thursday 20 June Saturday 22 June Thursday 27 June Friday 28 June Thursday 11 July
8pm 7pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.45pm 7pm
£22 £13 Adults £12 £16 Adult £4 £13 Adults
sharonshannon.com £12 Courthouse Friends raggededgeproductions. £15 Courthouse Friends £12 Courthouse Friends
Nationaltheatrelive.org.uk wordpress.com £11 Child (aged 5-16)/NUS Film nationaltheatrelive.org.uk
Music Students Otley Film Society
Film/Theatre Theatre Film/Theatre
SHARON Under 5s Free Presents
SHANNON & NATIONAL THE CHEF SHOW chapterhouse.org
FREE SOLO NATIONAL
SECKOU KEITA THEATRE LIVE: By Nick Ahad from an Theatre/Family 12A, 100mins THEATRE LIVE:
Folk superstar Sharon ALL ABOUT EVE original idea by Stefan
Chapter House Theatre Part of Otley Walking
SMALL ISLAND
Shannon is one of the biggest By Joseph L Mankiewicz Escreet
presents: Festival Recorded Screening
names in modern folk music. Backstage tales of what it’s
The button accordion player Adapted and directed for like to work on a busy Saturday TREASURE Follow Alex Honnold as he Adapted by Helen
the stage by Ivo van Hove becomes the first person ever Edmundson. Based on the
from County Clare has
recorded and toured with Gillian Anderson (X-Files,
night in the local curry house. ISLAND to free solo climb Yosemite’s novel by Andrea Levy
Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead Two actors play a cast of Join Chapterhouse Theatre 3,000ft high El Capitan Wall.
NT Live: A Streetcar Named thousands in a series of heroic Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-
O’Connor, Jackson Browne, Desire) and Lily James Company for this brand-new With no ropes or safety gear,
and comic tales inspired by winning novel Small Island
Steve Earle, The Waterboys, (Mamma Mia! Here We Go adaptation of everyone’s he completed arguably the
interviews with real people in comes to life in an epic new
Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss Again) lead in All About Eve, favourite swashbuckling greatest feat in rock climbing
the trade. They are also joined theatre adaptation. Experience
and Shane MacGowan to recorded from the West End in pirate adventure: Robert Louis history.
by a chef from a local Indian the play in cinemas, filmed
name but a few, and has London. Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
restaurant, who will be offering on stage as part of National
achieved multi-platinum album When he stumbles across a
All About Eve tells the story a cookery demonstration. All Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.
sales and topped the charts coveted treasure map, young
of Margo Channing. Legend. to be followed by a chance Small Island embarks on
numerous times in her home Jim Hawkins finds himself on
True star of the theatre. The to taste the food and share a journey from Jamaica to
country.Amongst Sharon’s an epic adventure in the hope
spotlight is hers, always has conversation with your local Britain, through the Second
biggest successes was the of finding Treasure Island. But
been. But now there’s Eve. Her chef and the cast. A deliciously World War to 1948 – the year
album Galway Girl which went not everyone is to be trusted,
biggest fan. Young, beautiful entertaining night out for all the HMT Empire Windrush
four-times platinum in Ireland and a dark secret is lurking on
Eve. The golden girl, the girl the family! docked at Tilbury. The play
with the title track winning her board the ship... Don’t miss this
next door. But you know all follows three intricately
the Meteor Award for most much-loved story, adapted
about Eve…don’t you…? connected stories. Hortense
downloaded song two years for stage in among some of
yearns for a new life away
running, followed in 2009 by a Lifting the curtain on a world the most beautiful open-air
from rural Jamaica, Gilbert
Lifetime Achievement Award. of jealousy and ambition, this venues the UK and Ireland
dreams of becoming a lawyer,
new production, from one of have to offer.
Sharon will be joined by and Queenie longs to escape
the supremely charismatic the world’s most innovative Secrets, pirates, gold: will her Lincolnshire roots. Hope
Senegalese kora master theatre directors, Ivo van Hove young Jim Hawkins discover and humanity meet stubborn
Seckou Keita, a key collaborator (Network, NT Live: A View Treasure Island? reality as the play traces the
on her latest album. from the Bridge), asks why tangled history of Jamaica
our fascination with celebrity, and the UK. A company of 40
youth and identity never actors take to the stage of the
seems to get old. National Theatre in this timely
and moving story.22
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Dean Friedman Moving Landscapes
Wednesday 31 July
7.30pm
Monday 5th – Saturday 10th
August
OTLEY
£25 10am-4pm MAKER
deanfriedman.com £250, Early Bird £210 (before
30/4/19) SPACE Guiseley Arts Club
Music
DEAN
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FRIEDMAN MOVING If you are an avid tinkerer,
LANDSCAPES
Dudley Nixon
Hailed by critics and fans passionate inventor, creative
alike as a one of the finest genius or someone who just
Skinner Releasing
songwriters of his generation, Technique (SRT)
likes to ‘Make’, this is the place VISUAL ARTS AT THE COURTHOUSE
Dean Friedman has achieved for you.
Classes 6–10 and Dance The Courthouse is happy to be March
legendary, pop-icon status for The Courthouse arts able to host monthly visual arts Prince Henry’s Grammar
Improvisation
chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky and resource centre has exhibitions. Throughout the School Sixth Form Students
Stars, Lydia, McDonald’s Girl Through the week we will transformed the block of its year we display art and crafts,
and more. explore SRT in the Courtroom April
building that was formerly some of which will be on sale. If
and outside; finding improved Guiseley Arts Club
A consummate entertainer, used by Citizens Advice into you are a maker and would like
alignment, ease, articulation a maker space. Spearheaded to have your work included, or May 2019
Friedman will be performing and freedom of movement.
songs from throughout his by Dr Marty Jopson (the BBC’s for more information, please Courthouse Crew with
Poetic imagery, hands on The One Show’s scientist, email Humans of Leeds
four-decade career, including partner work and movement
familiar, radio hits and fan who also helped start Otley admin@otleycourthouse.org.uk
explorations will encourage June
favourites. Invite family and Science Festival) the scheme
the releasing of old habits, Dudley Nixon
friends and join Friedman operates on a monthly Prince Henry’s Grammar School
allowing new possibilities to membership basis while also
for an evening of powerful, occur. These ideas will be
poignant and hilarious songs staging sessions that are open
taken into two contrasting to the public. Courthouse
about the ordinary and
extraordinary lives we share.
environments; the secluded
forest of Timble and the vast,
Chair David Robson said: “The COURTHOUSE
rocky landscape of Brimham
idea is to have as many tools as
possible to help people make
DESIGNER
Rocks. Inside and outside things”. CRAFT FAIRS
are integrated, allowing new On the last Sunday of each month to
perception and creativity to There are workbenches,
coincide with the Otley Farmers Market
emerge. sewing machines, 3D printers,
from 9.30am–1pm. Our Designer Craft
electronic development kit,
An opportunity to let go, Fairs showcase the talents of local craft
solder stations and more - all
reconnect with the body, mind workers. All items are designed and made
to help you get creative.
and natural earth all whilst by the stallholders, and you have the
dancing and sharing oneself If you would like more chance to buy unique, handmade jewellery,
with wonderful artists, dancers information or arrange a time stationery, gifts, art work and more!
and lovely, positive open- to visit then please visit our Admission is free and the café is open, so
minded people. The course is website otleymakerspace. come along for a browse, a cup of Fairtrade
accessible to all. To book or blogspot.com tea or coffee and a piece of cake! To have a
for more email please email stall of for further information please email
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FRIENDS available to hire for private A wide variety of clubs,
SCHEME meetings, 1-2-1 workshops
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