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What’s On
Summer 2020
BOX OFFICE: 01295 279002
www.themillartscentre.co.uk
“Provides at least three outright laughs
per minute”
British Theatre Guide
Thursday 19th March
at 7:30pm
Tickets £16 | Members £13
#jeevestour
jeevesandwooster.co.uk
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Welcome & Thank You
On behalf of the team at The Mill I am delighted to
welcome you to our first brochure of 2020 and to
share our latest season of events and activities.
Before we roll full steam into 2020 it’s We are thrilled to welcome award-winning
always a good moment to look back on the choreographer Seeta Patel to The Mill in
year just passed, and what a year it’s been! June. Taking the South Indian classical
We’ve seen a fantastic 34% increase in dance form of Bharatanatyam with its
ticket sales with over 20,000 people seeing intricate rhythmic footwork, Seeta has
or taking part in one of our many shows, created a compelling East meets West
classes and off-site events in both Banbury retelling of the iconic Rite of Spring,
and Bicester. showcasing some of the finest Indian
classical dance talent set against Igor
As an independent charity we are reliant Stravinsky’s sumptuous score.
on income from ticket sales as well as from
fundraising which enables us to offer an Harry Potter fans young and old will delight
ever-broader range of opportunities to in the entirely improvised Spontaneous
encourage everyone in our community Potter promising a hilarious, magical
to learn and take part, have fun and be comedy taking inspiration from audience
inspired. Thank you for your continued suggestions.
support.
Meanwhile music fans have so much to
Of course, a ‘low-light’ of 2019 was choose from; maybe it will be the ‘Superb,
finding ourselves underwater during the remarkable and tremendously entertaining’
flooding in November, however thanks Soul Train or renowned 60’s sensations
to a superhuman effort by the staff team The Three Degrees that take your fancy?
here, our contractors and local authority
colleagues we were back open again in a In fact, with all this to look forward to and
matter of days. so much more, I very much hope to see you
back at The Mill very soon.
But that’s enough looking back – there’s so
much more to look forward to in 2020 with Andrew Lister
a programme that encapsulates two of our Executive Director & Interim CEO
core values: quality and something for all.
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28th
MAR Lost Dog present
07:30pm
JULIET & ROMEO
DANCE
With Lost Dog’s blend of
dance, theatre and comedy,
this duet reveals the real
story of Romeo and Juliet. It
turns out they didn’t die in
a tragic misunderstanding
– they grew up and lived
happily ever after. Well,
they lived at least.
Now they’re 40ish, at least
one of them is in the grips
of a mid-life crisis. They
feel constantly mocked by
their teenage selves and
haunted by the pressures
of being the poster couple
for romantic love.
They have decided to
confront their current
struggles by putting on
a performance – about
themselves. Their therapist
told them it was a terrible
idea.
Directed by Olivier Award-
nominated Ben Duke,
Juliet & Romeo takes on our
cultural obsession with
youth and our inevitable
issues with longevity.
‘Pure pleasure. Smart,
subversive and sexy’
The Guardian
‘Superb. Devastating realism
and dark humour’
The Stage
Date & Details
Saturday 28th March
Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing
£16 / Members £13
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1st
APR
06:00pm
DANCE
Spiltmilk Dance present
IT'S YOUR MOVE!
Join us for It’s Your Move, an intergenerational As you can see, anything can be the starting
dance project by Spiltmilk Dance celebrating point for creating a dance!
the people of Banbury!
Once created, all 10 dances are woven
It’s Your Move invites 10 people from the together to create one performance
local community, at 10 different stages of celebrating the rich tapestry of the
life, to each create a short dance about community.
absolutely anything, to be performed by two Join us for this performance – a true
professional dancers. celebration of ‘now’ and ‘us’.
Spiltmilk Dance have already delivered the
project in York and Birmingham, where Date & Details
previous choreographers have gone nutty
Wednesday 1st April
for Nando’s, talked about Tinder, dissected
the lifecycle of a dragonfly, created an ode to Starts: 06:00pm
their favourite Philip Larkin poem, unpicked
Tickets & Pricing
the wonder of unicorns and reflected on a
whole host of personal life experiences. £10 / Friends & Family £5
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2nd 3rd
APR &4th
07:30pm APR
02:00pm
COMEDY & 07:00pm
COMMUNITY
SIMON EVANS:
The Work of the Devil STRICTLY BANBURY
Simon Evans’ last show, Genius 2.0 This popular event is now in its 11th year of
( “A Masterclass” The Scotsman) raising money for local charities, whilst not
provided an hilarious analysis of the forgetting the glitz and glamour of this Fab-
departure of any visible sign of intelligence U-lous ballroom-inspired show.
from modern life. But his new show raises
the stakes, with his usual excoriating views This year our dancers will be dancing the
of a world on fire given a perspective shift tango and cha cha, and what promises to be
from personal revelations that turned his a fun group freestyle.
world upside down this year. Come along and support a great night of
“A gripping and, ultimately heart-warming dancing for great causes.
tale… rich with Evans’ wit and caustic KEEP DANCING!
observation.” ( The Scotsman)
“You expect a high standard of stand-up
from this veteran performer. But in sharing
something so deeply personal, he’s exceeded
what seemed to be his full potential… I’d expect
it to get even better when it goes out on tour.
Date & Details
Outstanding stuff.” ( Chortle)
Friday 3rd April
Date & Details Starts: 07:00pm
Saturday 4th April
Thursday 2nd April Starts: 02:00pm & 07:00pm
Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets & Pricing
Evening Shows £18 /
£18 / Members £16 Martinee £14 with £12 concession
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APR
07:30pm
MUSIC
SOUL TRAIN
Soul Train will soon steam into Banbury and by Wayne Kennedy, who has sold well over a
on board will be a fine feast of soulful gems. million concert tickets around the world.
Harking back to the wonderful days when "Superb – Remarkable – Tremendously
the dance floor was king, the show features a Entertaining!" The Stage
fun presentation of 60s and 70s soul classics.
From the early days of Tamla Motown, Stax "MAGNIFICENT!" BBC
and Atlantic Records though to the disco Wonderful memories and always a fun night
years and beyond (dig out those flares!).
out!
Featured in this feel-good production are
classic hit songs by Stevie Wonder, Isley Date & Details
Brothers, Supremes, Gladys Knight, Marvin
Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Candi Wednesday 8th April
Staton, Whitney Houston and many more Starts: 07:30pm
great artists that still keep us singing and
dancing. Tickets & Pricing
The cast of acclaimed performers will be led £23
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17th 18th
APR APR
07:30pm 11:00am
MUSIC FAMILY
Photo: Hugo Glendinning
MOLE & GECKO:
EDWINA HAYES The Show!
Edwina’s beautifully written songs, charming Mole and Gecko is an interactive rap musical
stage presence, and voice of an angel have that you (the audience) help create. There
won her a reputation as a true natural talent are live songs, rap stories, instant poems
of gentle folk-Americana. She has opened and a weasel with a serious biscuit problem.
numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Join our unlikely pair as they discover that
Morrison as well as her own gigs, playing what they thought they were searching for
stages everywhere from Glastonbury might be less important than what they find
Festival to The Royal Albert Hall. along the way.
The title track of her album 'Pour Me A Drink' A rapper and a singer. A mole and a gecko.
was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her A river. A boat with no name.
'the sweetest voice in England,' and her A quest for adventure.
cover of the Randy Newman song 'Feels Like A quest with a duck!
Home' was featured in the Cameron Diaz
film 'My Sister's Keeper' and has since had “Gecko is a gifted young comic
over eight million plays on You Tube. songwriter with charm and style to spare”
Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe 2016
"Edwina is a haunting honeyed solo
songwriter" The Guardian “Simon Mole engages with the
audience from the outset and keeps the young
"Sweet-voiced songwriter who has a fine line in audience enthralled” Upstaged Manchester,
gentle, country-tinged material" Time Out 2018 on Friends For
Date & Details Date & Details
Friday 17th April Saturday 18th April
Starts: 7:30pm Starts: 11:00am Age Guidance: 5+
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£13 £10 / Family of 4 £35
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24th 25th
APR APR
07:30pm 08:00pm
COMEDY DANCE
LUKE KEMPNER Camino del Flamenco present
& SOPHIE DUKER SPANISH NIGHT
Enjoy a comedy double bill with sets from Since 2009 Camino del Flamenco’s Spanish
Luke Kempner and Sophie Duker! Night shows have been an incredibly
popular fixture on the Oxfordshire arts
Comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner
scene.
garnered global attention in 2012 with his
hit viral video Downstairs At Downton and has Created to ensure that top quality Flamenco
since gone from strength to strength with could be seen locally, every Spanish Night
one-man hit shows The Only Way Is Downton features a different professional company,
and House Of Faces. some from Spain and some Spanish
“A blumin’ genius!” Dawn French companies currently in the UK, and every
show is unique, powerful and memorable.
2019 Best Newcomer nominee Sophie Duker
describes herself as a “sexy-cerebral comedy This show features Ramon Ruiz’s group
underdog” and is quickly establishing “Fiesta Flamenca”. Ramon Ruiz is regarded
herself as one of the most exciting new acts as one of the finest Flamenco guitarists.
on the circuit. Star of Channel 4’s Riot Girls He’s performed at past Spanish Night shows
and Comedy Central UK’s What I Wish I’d accompanying visiting dancers from Spain
Said, she is also a comedy writer with credits but for this show he will be bringing his own
including BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and company to perform for the first time.
The Now Show.
From Granada, Ramon has put together an
“A sparky proposition... intelligent jokes” all-star line-up to unleash the power and
The Independent passion of Flamenco in an intimate setting.
Date & Details Date & Details
Friday 24th April Saturday 25th April
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 08:00pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£13 £19
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25th
APR
07:30pm
MUSIC
Support The Mill
by becoming a
member today and
enjoy these fantastic
membership benefits:
• Priority booking for
live events & classes
• Discounts for classes WOMEN IN ROCK
& workshops
• Exclusive member Women in Rock return to The Mill Arts Centre
only events this spring!
• 10% off all Since their fantastic debut here in 2018,
they have been busy wowing audiences up
purchases at and down the UK in theatres with their sell-
the bar out show.
Having been invited twice to Europe to
• Partner perform for Harley Davidson to audiences
discounts of up to 120,000 in Prague and Portugal,
their show goes from strength to strength.
• Seasonal With new songs, costume changes and a
offers fully choreographed two-hour set, Women in
Rock has something for everyone.
From Joplin to Quatro, Turner to Cher,
£25 Blondie to Joan Jett, this is a must-see show
Individual that will leave you cheering for more.
Book your tickets now as this is guaranteed
£35 to be a busy one!
Couples
Date & Details
Saturday 25th April
Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing
£23
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MAY
04:00pm
& 07:00pm
DANCE
Vienna Festival Ballet present
SWAN LAKE
Join Vienna Festival Ballet as they celebrate ‘’A truly spellbinding performance’’
their 40th Anniversary with one of ballet’s Burnley Express
most powerful and beautiful love stories.
Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, “This production looks and feels absolutely right”
international stars, and the glorious music Worthing Herald
from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be
missed. ‘’The whole evening was a delight’’
Lichfield Live
Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the
world. It’s the ballet that captures like no Date & Details
other the full range of human emotions
– from hope to despair, from terror to Friday 1st May
tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.
Starts: 04:00pm / 07:00pm
Don’t miss this magical evening.
Tickets & Pricing
“The entire show was captivating from start to
finish” Welwyn Hatfield Times £24 / Children (U14) £22
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MAY MAY
08:00pm 11:00am
& 06:00pm
COMEDY
FAMILY
SUZI RUFFELL: Dance Like MORGAN & WEST:
Everyone's Watching Unbelievable Science
Suzi Ruffell has made a name for herself by Morgan & West present captivating
turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs. chemistry, phenomenal physics, and
This year she is actually happy. This show bonkers biology in this fun for all the family
answers the question: are all stand-ups at science extravaganza!
their best when they are miserable? Fingers
crossed no! Magicians, time travellers and all-round
spiffing chaps Morgan & West have a
Don’t worry, it won’t be too joyous. A mix of secret past – they are genuine, bona fide,
storytelling, observations, a dash of social legitimately qualified scientists, and now are
politics and a lovely routine about a smear bringing their love of enlightenment to the
test. This show has everything. stage!
The last twelve months have been massive Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and
for Ruffell; a smash hit UK tour, heaps of a risk assessment that gives their stage
television appearances including; Live At The manager chills, all backed up by the daring
Apollo, Hypothetical, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and she duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed
has learnt how to make the perfect lemon knowledge of the scientific method. Leave
cake. your lab coats at the door, it’s time for
Unbelievable Science!
“Ruffell’s new show could hardly be any better”
The Guardian Please note: Morgan & West take full
responsibility for any horizons broadened,
Come and see what all the fuss is about! passions enflamed or minds blown during
the course of the show.
“Put quite simply… great science
with hilarious hosts!” Primary Times
Date & Details
Date & Details
Thursday 7th May
Saturday 2nd May Starts: 11:00am / 06:00pm
Starts: 08:00pm Age Guidance: 7+
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£17 / Members £15 £10 / Family of 4 £35
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07:30pm MAY
07:30pm
MUSIC
LOCAL
AMATEUR
THE GIRL FROM TIGER BCP present
BAY: The Dame Shirley THE WOMAN WHO
Bassey Story COOKED HER HUSBAND
The Girl from Tiger Bay tells the unique story Banbury’s leading local theatre company
of Dame Shirley Bassey’s incredible rise to present a dark, culinary comedy serving up
stardom and her magical career spanning greed and revenge aplenty.
65 years.
Hilary and Kenneth have been married for
The ultimate ‘rags to riches’ tale, you will nearly 20 years. Middle-age approaches
be dazzled by this epic musical show, and Kenneth finds himself in the arms of
chronicling this remarkable artiste’s journey another woman. Laura embodies all that is
from the back streets of Cardiff’s Tiger Bay, missing from his married life, but Kenneth’s
to the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo Bay. fling gets out of hand and his world spirals
into deceit and lies.
The Girl from Tiger Bay features stunning
dancers, spectacular replica costumes and a The only problem is Laura can’t cook and
sensational saxophonist. Using powerful live Kenneth mourns the loss of his Sunday
performance, narrative and footage, this is a Roasts. When Hilary invites them both for
truly unmissable show. dinner, Kenneth has no idea what delicacies
Hilary has planned.
International tribute artist/vocal
impersonator Joanne Copeman has been Played out against an Elvis soundscape –
performing globally as Dame Shirley Bassey with beehives, brothel creepers, jiving and
since 2002. During the last 2 decades, she lots of food – the play will be performed
has maintained her recognised status, cabaret-style and we encourage our
as the most respected and sought-after audience to dress in 1950s costume and join
Dame Shirley Bassey impersonator in the in with the jiving.
business.
“...the best tribute to the Welsh singer!”
The Sun
Date & Details
Date & Details
Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May
Saturday 9th May Starts: 07:30pm
Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets & Pricing
£13.50 / Concession £12.50
£22 (no concession Fri & Sat)
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MUSIC THEATRE
RBM present
LAST OF THE
DAPHNE'S FLIGHT SUMMER WINE
Five of the finest singer-songwriters of After his hit sell-out UK tour of DO YOU
their generation, Daphne’s Flight is a unique THINK THAT’S WISE? – the Life & Times of John
and magical blend of individual styles that Le Mesurier, acclaimed impressionist Julian
captivate audiences with complex harmony Dutton brings the classic sitcom Last of the
arrangements, unbridled energy and the Summer Wine to the stage in a brand-new
infectious joy of performing together. tour.
In 1995, Christine Collister, Melanie Harrold, Last of the Summer Wine is officially the
Julie Matthews, Helen Watson and Chris longest-running and one of the best-loved
While, acclaimed and appreciated for sitcoms in the world, still shown on UK Gold.
their individual talents as folk, blues, rock
and soul singers, decided to sing some BAFTA-winning impressionist Julian Dutton
songs together... magic happened, and – co-creator, writer and star of BBC1’s The
Daphne's Flight took off. A widely acclaimed Big Impression, BBC 2’s Pompidou with Matt
eponymous studio album and UK tour Lucas, and Radio Academy Gold Award-
followed with a prestigious date at London’s winning series The Secret World – takes to
Union Chapel. the stage in an astonishing new recreation,
bringing to life the sublime characters, the
In 2017, after a 21-year hiatus, Daphne’s anarchic fun, and the wry wisdom of those
Flight re-emerged with their second critically three hilarious Yorkshire men who ramble
acclaimed studio album “Knows Time, Knows the hills and meadows around Holmfirth
Change”. 2020 sees the release of their third and whose adventures lit up our TV screens
and most ambitious studio album to date. every Sunday evening for more than thirty
There’s no holding back now! years.
'Utterly sublime' FRUK
Date & Details Date & Details
Tuesday 19th May Friday 22nd May
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£21 / Members £19 £16 / Members £13
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MUSIC COMEDY
Andante Live presents GEORGE EGG:
BLOWIN' IN THE WIND Movable Feast
Join us as we take you back to the era of Brand new comedy from the stand-up
peace, protest and love with reimagined who cooks on stage. In this show he’s on
classic songs such as Mr Tambourine Man, the road! It’s time for Planes, Trains and
Imagine, The Night They Drove Ol’ Dixie Down, Automob-meals (sorry).
Big Yellow Taxi, The Sound of Silence, All You
Need is Love and many more. George demonstrates how to cook with an
engine, procure items from the train buffet
Combining the vocal harmonies of trolley and turn unexpected roadworks
Vee Sweeney and Mark Rowson, 16 into a picnic. Three plates of gourmet food
instruments between them and outstanding cooked live in the most unconventional
musicianship, they perform an uplifting ways and with the opportunity to taste the
and inspiring show to give you a fabulous results at the end, provided you can stop
evening of unforgettable music. laughing.
When Dylan, Baez and friends sang songs of “Brilliantly funny” Jay Rayner, The Observer
love, times certainly were a-changin’...
“Trust us, you won’t believe how good the food
tastes” The Scotsman
Date & Details Date & Details
Saturday 23rd May Thursday 28th May
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£18 / Members £15 £16 / Members £13
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11:00am 07:30pm
& 02:00pm
VARIETY
FAMILY /
DANCE
ATMA Dance presents JAMES PHELAN:
SPY MONKEY MINDBLOWN!
Join Hanuman, our brave and intrepid Viral sensation, and renowned
Monkey Intelligence Officer, on his most Troublemaker, James Phelan is back on the
important secret mission to date! road with his new show rated by
the critics.
He will need to use all his extraordinary
superpowers to find and rescue the MINDBLOWN! is a hilarious, rip-roaring magic
captured Princess Sita from Ravana, a show that will make you laugh so hard you
wicked ten-headed demon King, and could nearly wet yourself and leave you lost for
words with wonder.
do with your help!
From making audience members forget
Full of daring and wit, Spy Monkey brings
their own name, to cutting iPhones out of
a contemporary twist to a classic Indian
watermelons, this irreverent show is one
tale from the Ramayana, perfect for family you won’t want to miss.
audiences.
Now approaching 10 million views on social
Three incredible performers use hip-hop media, and with his first Amazon Prime
and Bharatanatyam dance, music and Special dropping in the Summer, you’ll see
story-telling to excite and engage young why James was described by The List as "one
audiences and adults alike. to watch in the world of magic".
Date & Details Date & Details
Friday 29th May Saturday 30th May
Starts: 11:00am / 02:00pm Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£10 / Family of 4 £35 £15 / Members £13
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JUNE
07:30pm
DANCE
Seeta Patel presents
THE RITE OF SPRING
Award winning prowess, geometric and the globe in an exciting
Choreographer, Seeta dynamic movements, bridge between two very
Patel reimagines this iconic delivered by world-class technical, powerful and
ballet in the powerful performers. evocative art forms (Western
classical Indian dance style classical music and Indian
Bharatanatyam. Set to be one of the most
classical dance).
exciting flirtations between
Igor Stravinsky’s avant- East and West in current
garde score stunned Paris times, the production looks
audiences when it debuted Date & Details
beyond notions of the exotic
in 1913 and has been and orientalist perceptions of Monday 1st June
hugely influential ever since. Eastern classical arts. Starts: 07:30pm
Discover a transformative re-
telling of this pagan folk story The evening will showcase
Tickets & Pricing
through intricate rhythmic some of the finest Indian
footwork, expressive classical dance talent across £16 / Members £13
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THEATRE
/ MUSIC
THESE HILLS ARE OURS
Do you ever want to run away from it all? Daniel Bye, and Chumbawamba founder
member, Boff Whalley.
Dan and Boff did exactly that: they ran a
series of routes from the centre of the city in Co-commissioned by Beaford Arts, Eden
which they found themselves, to the top of Project, Lancaster Arts, Leeds Playhouse
the peak overlooking that city. But what are and Shoreditch Town Hall with support from
we really running from? artsdepot.
In story and in song, These Hills Are Ours is
the story of what they found out on those
Date & Details
journeys. It’s about escaping it all by running
to wild places. Escaping the city, escaping Friday 5th June
your past, escaping the restrictions of Starts: 07:30pm
upbringing or class or politics.
It’s a celebration of wild places and our Tickets & Pricing
freedom to roam them by award-winning £16 / Members £13
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MUSIC VARIETY
TREVOR EVE:
THE NASHVILLE STORY Lomita For Ever
This five-star show takes you on a journey Trevor Eve is one of Britain’s greatest actors.
through time in Nashville to experience how
music influenced the bible belt city and in The two-time Olivier Award winner became
turn how 'Music City' influenced the world a household name as BBC TV detective
of music. Shoestring and has enjoyed an enormously
successful stage, TV and film career. More
A fascinating insight into the history of recently as Detective Superintendent Peter
Country music delivered in the Night Owl Boyd in BBC’s Waking The Dead he has
trademark ‘show-umentary’ format, this dazzled.
show is beautifully performed by the
highly talented Hannah Richards and Alex Trevor’s debut novel, Lomita And Me, was
Beharrell who have enjoyed sold-out shows published last year and in a rare stage
and standing ovations around the world. appearance he will reflect on the critically
acclaimed noir thriller. Joined by his wife,
Includes hits by Kenny Rogers, Dolly the actress Sharon Maughan, he will also
Parton, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Kris reflect on a glittering career that has
Kristofferson and more. included working with Sir Laurence Olivier
and performing for The Queen.
“Highly talented singers … certainly sound
like the real deal” Edinburgh Trevor will sign copies of Lomita For Ever and
Southside Advertiser there will be readings, conversation and
audience questions.
Date & Details Date & Details
Saturday 6th June Sunday 7th June
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£18.50 / Members £16.50 £25
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MUSIC COMEDY
SIMON BRODKIN &
THE BOHEMIANS ELEANOR TIERNAN
Internationally renowned Queen tribute You may know him as 'comedy legend' (The
band The Bohemians take you on a high- Sun) Lee Nelson or as the 'unfunny pillock'
energy rollercoaster ride of a concert, (Ex-Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green)
featuring the back catalogue of one of the who gave Theresa May a P45, but you won't
world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of know him as 'tiny Jew' (Twitter): Simon
all time. Brodkin.
So many fabulous hits to be covered but After three hugely successful series of Lee
they’re all here, from the early piano and Nelson on the BBC, multiple TV appearances
harmony heavy masterpieces, to the later, (Live at the Apollo, Sunday Night at the
catchy pop of the eighties and rock anthems Palladium, C4's Comedy Gala), Simon unveils
of the early nineties. his funniest persona yet: himself.
Whether it’s Killer Queen, Crazy Little Stand-up comedian Eleanor Tiernan is
Thing Called Love or The Show Must Go On, known for her uniquely oblique world view,
Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You or with appearances on BBC Radio 4's News
We Are the Champions, The Bohemians will Quiz and Where's the F in News? as well as
have you on your feet, singing, dancing and BBC NI on The Blame Game. Her stand-up
clapping along in a truly memorable live has featured on Comedy Central's The
re-enactment of the world’s greatest rock Alternative Comedy Experience and led her to
band. be chosen as support act for top stand-up
comics including Stewart Lee and Ardal
O'Hanlon among others.
Date & Details Date & Details
Saturday 13th June Sunday 14th June
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£25 £13
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MUSIC THEATRE
The HandleBards present
THE CHRISTIANS THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Renowned for an endless string of soulful Pedalling from venue to venue with all their
yet socially aware hits: Forgotten Town, Ideal set, props and costumes on the back of
World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-
What’s in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father, strong troupe of actors who are spending
The Bottle and many more. the summer bringing environmentally
sustainable Shakespeare to venues across
The Christians enjoyed huge acclaim in the the UK.
late 80s and early 90s both in the UK and
Europe and often confused people with Join the all-male troupe at The Mill Arts
their band name (in fact just the brothers’ Centre for a bicycle-powered production
surname with absolutely no religious of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors like
connotation!). you’ve never seen before.
Still headed by enigmatic lead singer Garry When two sets of estranged twins are
Christian (who very much deserves the Daily brought together on the same island, this
Mirror’s description of him as having ‘one classic comedy takes hold, with mistaken
of the finest voices in pop’) who has only identity, music and manic costume changes
gained in vocal stature (and wit) over the aplenty.
years.
“Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat
Catch them at The Mill and find out why from start to finish” The Stage, on
Chris Evans said, ‘it was the best gig I’ve ever the HandleBards’ Twelfth Night
been to.’
Date & Details
Date & Details
Tuesday 23rd June
Friday 19th June Starts: 07:30pm
Starts: 07:30pm
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£28 Door £18 / Under 18s £10 / Under 10s FREE
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07:30pm
DANCE /
THEATRE
Rhiannon Faith presents
DROWNTOWN
Six strangers, weighed down by individual lobbies for change. She asks here how we
darkness, come to a coastal land. Seemingly can champion authentic belonging for every
abandoned, there is no one to help but person and save them from drowning.
themselves. Stuck between the remains of a
broken community and the vast bleakness of DROWNTOWN was named in the Evening
the sea, they struggle with isolation, shame Standard’s eight ‘Best dance shows to see in
and failed support systems. 2020’.
Gritty dance theatre, with autobiographical
testimonials and text, this timely performance Date & Details
gives voice to the vulnerable and unheard.
With tenderness and honesty, DROWNTOWN Saturday 20th June
holds up a mirror to a society at tipping point. Starts: 07:30pm / Age Guidance: 16+
Choreographer Rhiannon Faith makes socially Tickets & Pricing
conscious work that raises awareness and
£16 / Members £13
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JUN JUL
07:30pm 07:30pm
MUSIC COMEDY
ALMOST SHAZIA MIRZA:
THE BEE GEES Coconut
One of the top Bee Gees tribute bands in When Shazia was left to starve to death on
Europe, Almost the Bee Gees have played a deserted Island by Bear Grylls, with nine
all over the world, performing in theatres, other ‘celebrities’ she didn't know, the Island
festivals, and on national television (Channel became a microcosm for the world and
4 and Sky1), thrilling crowds with their everything going on outside.
amazing recreation of the look and sound of
the Brothers Gibb. “What’s going on? Why is everyone fighting?
What is a strong woman and does she really
All the greatest hits are featured in the exist? And why are there no women left with
show, from the seventies sounds of Night real eyebrows?”
Fever, Stayin’ Alive and You Should Be Dancing,
to sixties classics like Words, Massachusetts Shazia explores loyalty and what makes the
and To Love Somebody, and amazing eighties best leader, masking our dislike for other
tunes like Islands in the Stream. people and why there is no such thing as an
alpha male.
You will have a disco night to remember
with Almost the Bee Gees! Following the success of her critically
acclaimed recent shows; With Love From St.
Tropez, a riot of Brexit, buquas and butt-plugs
through the lens of The Periodic Table, and
The Kardashians Made Me Do It, a searing
and urgent exploration of life, love and
Jihadi brides, Shazia is taking on the burning
issues of our time in her latest show for
2020.
Date & Details Date & Details
Friday 26th June Friday 3rd July
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£22 / Members 19 £16 / Members £13
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JUL
02:00pm
& 07:30pm
COMEDY
SPONTANEOUS POTTER & SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ
Grab your wands, don your house robes, and “Flawlessly executed improv
apparate yourselves to the box office! comedy… pure, unadulterated hilarity”
EdFringeReview
A very magical improv show awaits…
“An ingenious, laugh out loud show…
The smash hit Spontaneous Potter is an
perfect for Potterheads and muggles alike”
entirely improvised Harry Potter comedy
Edinburgh Guide 2018
play, based on audience suggestions. Hilarity
ensues as an entirely new Potter adventure is “Totally jaw-dropping… improv at its
magically improvised on the spot – with live very best” Broadway Baby
musical accompaniment! Note: Spontaneous Potter is an unofficial show that is not
endorsed by or affiliated with Warner Bros., JK Rowling or her
Spontaneous Potter Kidz (2pm) is based on publishers. All rights to the Harry Potter books and associated
suggestions from our young witches, wizards trademarks are the property of JK Rowling/her publishers. All
and their families, while Spontaneous Potter film/image rights associated with the film series are property of
Warner Bros.
(7:30pm) takes inspiration from an audience
suggestion of a fanfiction title. Date & Details
Previous titles performed include: Saturday 4th July
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Commerce Starts: 02:00pm (Kidz) / 07:30pm
• Harry Potter and the Neville Wears Prada Age recommendation:
16+ (7:30pm performance)
• Harry Potter and the Rise of the Planet of the
Audience guidance:
Snapes
Mild language and scenes of an adult nature
• Harry Potter and the Struggle for a Decent (7:30pm performance).
Mortgage in This Economy
Tickets & Pricing
£18 / Members £16 / Under 16s £14
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JUL JUL
07:30pm 07:30pm
MUSIC VARIETY
COUNTRY SUPERSTARS HUNDRED WATT CLUB
Performed in over 30 countries around the Gorgeously ravishing, deliciously risque
world and on London’s West End, Europe’s and just a little bit ridiculous, travelling
number one multi-tribute country show vaudeville show Hundred Watt Club bring
comes to Banbury! a glittering, sizzling line-up of burlesque
showgirls, comedy, circus and cabaret acts
This truly unique show is hosted by Sarah to The Mill for the very first time!
Jayne, Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen
of Country – Dolly Parton. Sarah Jayne has Expect the unexpected, but be ready for a
been performing as Dolly Parton for over 25 beautiful, brash and bawdy night of very
years. grown up entertainment!
Sarah Jayne and award-winning vocal "Old school mischief & timeless raunchiness
impersonator Andy Crust take us on a collide at the Hundred Watt Club. Hats - and
journey back through time, meeting some corsets - off to Lena Mae for an excellent night
of the most influential icons who shaped of entertainment"
country music history. The show features Sussex Express
Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers,
Garth Brooks and now Canadian Country "Harking back to the gin drenched halcyon
Superstar Shania Twain. The show also days of a grimy Berlin nightclub in the
includes The Tennessee Allstars Band. 1930s, The Hundred Watt Club sparkles,
fizzles, and shines brightly on a dark night"
This tour is proud to support the Dolly fringereview.co.uk
Parton Imagination Library Children’s
Charity Dollywood Foundation Charity. "Righteous, radical...an absolute riot!"
mardisgrasmag.co.uk
Country music will live on forever – a must-
see for any fans of country music!
Date & Details Date & Details
Friday 10th July Saturday 11th July
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 07:30pm Age Guidance: 18+
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£25 £18 / Members £15 / £20 on the door
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-18th JUL
JUL 07:30pm
07:00pm
COMEDY
THEATRE
MATT FORDE
& CHLOE PETTS
Ultra-topical comedy and presenter of
Unspun, Matt Forde has appeared on The
Royal Variety Performance, Mock the Week,
BANBURY CROSS PLAYERS The One Show and Question Time. Now with
75th Anniversary Festival added Trump.
"Possibly the best political comedy show on the
Fringe" The Telegraph
Banbury Cross Players (BCP) have decided
to share their 75th Anniversary with the "A first-class comic" The Guardian
entire theatrical community by holding their Chloe Petts' 'inexhaustibly funny mind' (Diva
own One Act Drama Festival! Magazine) and 'compelling presence' (Steve
Discussions about how best to celebrate Bennett, Chortle) has established her as
BCP’s 75th Anniversary season were many one of the most exciting new acts on the
and varied. circuit.
In a change to the usual Posh Frocks and Chloe is an alumna of the prestigious
Entertainment Dinner, BCP decided to share Pleasance Comedy Reserve, has been
their delight at reaching 75 years young with shortlisted for the BBC Comedy Award, was
the entire theatrical community by holding a finalist in the most recent Leicester Square
their own One Act Drama Festival – having New Comedian of the Year Awards and came
had such a good time in local festivals over runner-up in the Funny Women Awards 2017.
the years. She has appeared on Channel 4's Random
Acts and BBC 3's Quickies.
Date & Details
Date & Details
Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th July
Starts: 07:00pm Thursday 23rd July
Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets & Pricing
£10 Single Performance
/ £27 Four Performances £13
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JUL JUL
07:30pm 08:00pm
MUSIC MUSIC
HATS OFF TO
THE VOODOO ROOMS LED ZEPPELIN
Be part of an incredible homage to three WINNER - BEST TRIBUTE ACT
legends in music: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton IN THE UK 2019
and Cream!
Hats Off to Led Zeppelin have received many
Packed with an incredible high energy, this accolades over the years, most recently
explosive new production is performed by winning Best Led Zeppelin Tribute for the
some of the UK's finest musicians. seventh year running at the National Tribute
Awards and Best Tribute Band in the UK 2019
This powerhouse performance will transport as voted for by the Agents Association of
you back in time to the original concerts, Great Britain.
delivering the true spirit of these legendary
superstars. This is the true fans’ production, They are managed by Warren Grant, son
a collection of outstanding musicians who of Led Zeppelin’s legendary manager Peter
have not only performed the songs – they Grant - the connection to the original band
have lived the life! is unsurpassed.
No wigs, no pantomime – just great music Guaranteed to give you a night that you
played by great musicians! won't forget in a hurry!
Individual credits include: Steve Winwood, “An amazingly accomplished tribute”
Massive Attack, Ben E. King, Fish, Thunder, Scottish Daily Record
Jo Harman, Thea Gilmore, Lulu, and many
more. “Best tribute I have ever seen”
Jersey Evening Post
“The ultimate tribute band” Hereford Times
Date & Details Date & Details
Friday 24th July Friday 31st July
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 08:00pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£21 / Members £18 £18
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JUL
11:00am
FAMILY
THE ADVENTURES OF BO PEEP
Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep, you a brand new and magical adaptation of
And can’t fall asleep without them! well-loved nursery rhyme, Little Bo Peep, to
The Mill.
Watch the adventures of Bo Peep unravel as
she tries to rescue her woolly friends! It is a perfect theatre introduction for your
little ones with an interactive story and
Counting her sheep always sends Bo Peep off sensory learning.
to sleep by bedtime, but with no sign of them
yet she’ll be up all night searching. Look out for a flock of woollen puppets,
original music and sheep themed silliness.
Bo Peep needs you and your family's help to
save her little lambkins from danger in time
for bed! Date & Details
“a truly magical performance” Saturday 25th July
Praise for Knuckle and Joint’s previous Starts: 11:00am
children’s production, The International Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 2-6
Story Quest
Tickets & Pricing
Award winning, Knuckle and Joint and
Churchill Theatre have teamed up to bring £10 / Family of 4 £35
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AUG AUG
07:30pm 07:30pm
MUSIC MUSIC
BEACH BOYS SMILE THE ANIMALS & FRIENDS
Immerse yourself in vocal bliss, with the Featuring from the original Animals: John
smooth harmonies and classic songs of a Steel and Mick Gallagher (The Blockheads),
group that will never be forgotten. In an plus Danny Handley and Roberto Ruiz.
all new production – The Beach Boys Smile,
touring the UK throughout 2020. In 1964 a wave of new energetic rock and
roll swept over the youth of the world. On
Love of music, vocal harmony and Brian the crest of this wave was The Beatles, The
Wilson's composition are what brings five Rolling Stones and of course The Animals.
young and incredibly talented musicians From the banks of the River Tyne came the
together to form Beach Boys Smile (aka BBS). North East’s offering; a brand of rhythm ‘n
Their roots can be traced as far back as the blues that the whole world seemed to grasp
80s when three brothers sang along to the greedily.
classic surf tunes of the Beach Boys in the
car on their way to the sunny beach, radio The Animals were the second British
cranked up high! band to top the American charts after The
Beatles with the now multi-million selling
Every time BBS put on a show, all these and legendary anthem, House of the Rising
memories flood back and put a smile on Sun. The band subsequently achieved over
audiences faces the world over. All the twenty global Top Ten hit records, many
greatest songs and feel of The Beach Boys! of which gained the Number One slot in
various parts of the world. In Britain alone,
the band had no less than twelve chart
entries.
After 60 years, the legend still grows…
Date & Details Date & Details
Saturday 1st August Friday 28th August
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 07:30pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£22 £25
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3rd 4th
OCT OCT
07:30pm 07:00pm
MUSIC COMEDY
The Make-Em Ups present
THE THREE DEGREES BUMPER BLYTON
All the way from the USA, The Three Degrees A riotous improvised parody chock full of
celebrate their 50th Anniversary Tour! innuendo and lashings of puns, in the style
of the Nation’s favourite author, Enid Blyton.
With original members Helen Scott and
Valerie Holiday, The Three Degrees are an Cast yourself back to your childhood in a
American female vocal group, formed in show that’s utterly unique and spontaneous
1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. with this a satirical take childhood favourite
books like The Famous Five and Mallory
The group has remained a trio with two Towers.
original members since Sheila Ferguson left
many moons ago, replaced by Freddie Pool. A cast of the UK's best-known and
award winning improvisers (as seen in;
The Three Degrees are well known for Austentatious, Showstoppers! and TV’s
their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and Doctor Who) invent an hilarious improvised
fabulous stage shows. adventure live on the hoof based on
They are known all around the world for audience suggestions.
songs like When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol' Performed in vintage costume with music
Man and Take Good Care Of Yourself. They and songs, the show offers an hilarious
have been continuously touring for more tongue-in-cheek homage. It's Enid Blyton...
than 40 years and still touring to this day. For grown-ups!
Date & Details Date & Details
Saturday 3rd October Sunday 4th October
Starts: 07:30pm Starts: 07:00pm
Tickets & Pricing Tickets & Pricing
£28 £16 / Members £13
Page 30 www.themillartscentre.co.ukWeekly If you are in receipt of
means tested benefits
you may be entitled to
Classes discounts on course
fees for weekly classes. Social Fund P RO VI D ED BY A BI N GD O N & W I T N EY C O L L EGE
MONDAY
DRAWING & SKETCHING PAINTING & DRAWING
with Ruth Broadbent with Chrissie Borland
This course, which is suitable for both Mixed ability class in which students are
beginners and those looking to further encouraged to find their own style through
their skills, is packed with information and experimenting with different media.
techniques to help develop drawing skills
Full of creative entertainment, these classes
and individual styles.
are supported and guided by tutor Chrissie
There are opportunities to try out different Borland.
approaches to varied subject matter and
look at work by other artists. New themes Dates & Details
and techniques are explored each term in FOR ALL OPTIONS OPTION 2
this challenging and lively course. Starts 21st April
Duration 11 weeks
Day Held Tuesday
Dates & Details OPTION 1
Time 10am-
FOR BOTH OPTIONS OPTION 1 Starts 20th April 12.30pm
Starts 20th April Time 10am- Day Held Monday OPTION 3
12.30pm Starts 21st April
Day Held Monday Time 2.30pm-5
OPTION 2 Day Held Tuesday
pm
Duration 11 weeks Time 7pm-9pm Time 2pm-
4.30pm
Fees
Fees
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
£140 / £130 £130 / £120 FOR ALL OPTIONS
Members Members £140 / £130 Members
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INTRODUCTION
TO ACTING
with Benjamin Archer
These weekly classes allow you to establish and develop your
own ‘toolkit’ for creating a performance. Actors have a wide
and varied range of techniques and practices to choose from
when it comes to creating a performance. Most modern
actors do not just use one methodology to develop character
MONDAY and deliver an engaging performance, most build their own
MAKERS toolkit of techniques that work for them. In these weekly
classes you will learn a range of different acting practices
to build your own toolkit, discovering what techniques and
Every Monday we run practices work best to channel your creativity. Classes are
crafty sessions in our suitable for all levels of experience and will be tailored to
gallery space. Come along ensure you get the most from them.
and enjoy some gentle
activities, meet like-minded Dates & Details
people and perhaps even OPTION 1 OPTION 2
inspire a new hobby! Starts 20th April Starts 1st June
All materials are supplied. Duration 5 weeks Duration 6 weeks
FOR BOTH OPTIONS
Dates & Details Day Held Monday
Starts 20th April Time 7pm-9pm
Day Held Monday Fees
Time 3pm-4.30pm
OPTION 1
Duration 11 weeks
£60 / £55 Members
Fees OPTION 2
£6 per session £70 / £65 Members
Page 32 www.themillartscentre.co.ukTUESDAY / WEDNESDAY
WATERCOLOUR
PROJECTS
with Rachel Cronin
WATERCOLOUR
EXPLORATIONS Famous for its difficultly
with Rachel Cronin and unpredictability,
watercolour is one of the
most exciting mediums
This evening course is for
MINDFULNESS both beginners and those
to paint with. This class
explores several different
with David Holloway with some experience of approaches both traditional
this fascinating medium. and modern. We tackle
The classes will take you a wide variety of subject
through tone, composition, matter including still
This course is aimed at colour theory and how
anyone who is interested life and landscape, but
to build up a watercolour the emphasis is on the
in improving their mental painting in a structured,
and emotional wellbeing. student developing their
demonstration-led setting. own style and preferences
Throughout the course we We tackle lots of different
will address the normal ups as the classes progress.
subject matter alongside Students are guided
and downs that we face both traditional and
in life, and to teach both through demonstration
modern techniques. and structured sessions
the theory and practice of
mindfulness using a specific towards a portfolio of
Date & Details watercolour paintings.
set of mental tools suitable
for all situations. FOR BOTH OPTIONS Some experience of
Day Held Tuesday watercolour is advantage
Participants will improve Time 7pm-9pm but not necessary. All
their self-confidence, ability materials are provided in
OPTION 1
to break habits and to self- this class but having your
manage their own practice Starts 21st April own brushes would be an
after the course. Duration 5 weeks advantage.
OPTION 2
Date & Details Starts 2nd June Date & Details
Starts 21st April Duration 6 weeks Starts 22nd April
Day Held Tuesday Fees Day Held Wednesday
Time 12pm- 1pm Time 10am-12.30pm
OPTION 1
Duration 5 weeks Duration 11 weeks
£60 / £55 Members
Fee OPTION 2 Fee
£35 / £30 Members £70 / £65 Members £140 / £130 Members
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WATERCOLOUR
PRINTMAKING TECHNIQUES:
TECHNIQUES: Earth, Sea & Sky
Collograph with Rachel Cronin
print making
with Rachel Cronin
Using experimental
watercolour techniques as
well as ink and dry media
CREATING
Using a whole host of spend six weeks painting WRITING
recycled household landscapes and seascapes with Gabrielle Mullarkey
goods these sessions with professional artist
explore landscapes using Rachel Cronin.
collograph printmaking.
In this five-week course,
Students will begin by These sessions will
we’ll continue to explore
creating a small collograph explore less traditional
themes and forms that
print to establish the tones watercolour techniques
will help you to find and
and textures that can allowing students to
develop an individual
be made with different experiment with colour,
writing ‘voice’.
materials. paint application and
mark making using a You will have opportunities
We will then use cardboard, contemporary and dynamic to read and share your
old yarn, carboard from approach. work, practising techniques
cereal packets, foil, tissue
that will enable you to start
paper, lace, sandpaper These sessions are
– and keep – writing.
and fabric offcuts to create suitable for both beginners
expressive landscapes and more experienced You don’t need to have
utilising an intaglio printing students. All materials are attended previous courses
press and oil-based printing supplied but please bring – we will recap principles at
inks. your own brushes. key points.
Date & Details Date & Details Date & Details
Starts 22nd April Starts 3rd June Starts 22nd April
Day Held Wednesday Day Held Wednesday Day Held Wednesday
Time 1.30pm-3.30pm Time 1.30pm-3.30pm Time 1.00pm-3.30pm
Duration 5 weeks Duration 6 weeks Duration 5 weeks
Fee Fee Fee
£60 / £55 Members £70 / £65 Members £65 / £60 Members
Page 34 www.themillartscentre.co.ukWEDNESDAY
JEWELLERY MAKING
with Sue Collins
GUITAR
LESSONS
with Matthew Sullivan This course is open to anyone interested in learning how to
make silver jewellery using traditional techniques. Beginners
will learn a variety of techniques such as cutting, sawing,
Always wanted to learn to annealing, texturing, soldering and polishing, whilst more
play guitar? experienced students will develop their skills and work on
more advanced pieces.
This is your chance to learn
theory, technique and sight This is a relaxed, friendly and informal class where students
reading with experienced work on their own designs at a pace appropriate to their
jazz/flamenco musician skill level. Student receive individual tutor guidance within a
and tutor Matt Sullivan. group of 10 students.
Students will need to bring All tools are supplied but you will need to pay for the silver
their own guitars. for your design. Your tutor will discuss this with you during
the first class. Spaces are limited to 10 so book early to avoid
Date & Details disappointment.
FOR BOTH OPTIONS
Starts 22nd April Date & Details
Day Held Wednesday FOR BOTH OPTIONS
Duration 11 weeks Duration 11 weeks
BEGINNERS OPTION 1 OPTION 2
Time 6.45pm-7.45pm Starts 22nd April Starts 24th April
INTERMEDIATES Day Held Wednesday Day Held Friday
Time 8pm-9pm Time 7pm-9pm Time 1.30pm-3.30pm
Fees Fees
FOR BOTH OPTIONS FOR BOTH OPTIONS
£60 / £55 Members £115 / £105 Members
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TEXTILE EXPLORATIONS
with Sue Green
Using a whole host of recycled household
goods these sessions explore landscapes
using collograph printmaking.
Students will begin by creating a small
collograph print to establish the tones and EXPERIMENTAL TEXTILES
textures that can be made with different with Sue Green
materials.
We will then use cardboard, old yarn,
carboard from cereal packets, foil, tissue These short courses offer you the chance
paper, lace, sandpaper and fabric offcuts to discover the fascinating world of
to create expressive landscapes utilising an experimental textiles. Blend fabric, paper
intaglio printing press and oil-based printing and plastic to create wonderful mixed
inks. media effects and experiment with dyes,
paints, slash work and couching to create
Dates & Details interesting textures. All materials provided.
FOR BOTH OPTIONS Dates & Details
Starts 23rd April
FOR BOTH OPTIONS
Day Held Thursday
Day Held Thursday
Duration 11 weeks
Time 6pm-8pm
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
Duration 5 weeks
Time 10am- Time 10am-
3pm 12noon OPTION 1 OPTION 2
Starts 23rd April Starts 4th June
Fees
Fees
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
£230 / £220 £130 / £120 OPTION 1 OPTION 2
Members Members £65 / £60 Members £75 / £70 Members
Page 36 www.themillartscentre.co.ukTHURSDAY / FRIDAY
YOGA FOR
BEGINNERS YIN YOGA
with Louise Willis with Louise Willis
Move your body and Yin Yoga. A slow paced,
mobilise back, neck and largely mat based yoga
shoulders in your lunch practice where postures
break in this 45-minute are held for longer periods
session. of time. The practice has a
meditative quality and will
A perfect way to break up be paired with restorative
your busy working day. poses to encourage deep CREATIVE
relaxation at the end of CRAFTS
practice.
with Sue Collins
Date & Details Date & Details
FOR BOTH OPTIONS FOR BOTH OPTIONS A perfect mixed arts and
Day Held Thursday Day Held Thursday crafts class for those
Time 6.30pm-7.15pm Time 7.30pm-8.30pm who want to experiment
OPTION 1 OPTION 1 with different techniques
Starts 23rd April Starts 23rd April without committing to a
longer course. This is a
Duration 5 weeks Duration 5 weeks
drop-in course where you
OPTION 2 OPTION 2
can come as often as you
Starts 4th June Starts 4th June like.
Duration 6 weeks Duration 6 weeks
Date & Details
Fees Fees
Starts 24th April
OPTION 1 OPTION 1
Day Held Friday
£33 / £28 Members £33 / £28 Members
Time 10am-12pm
OPTION 2 OPTION 2
Duration 11 weeks
£38 / £33 Members £38 / £33 Members
FOR BOTH OPTIONS FOR BOTH OPTIONS Fee
£8 single session £8 single session £10 per session
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