Spring and Summer
Season 2017
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Welcome to our Spring and
Summer Season brochure
Following an incredible first season at the Bridge
House Theatre and Warwick Hall, we have lined up a
diverse, engaging and dynamic programme for
Spring & Summer 2017.
2017 kicks off with a very special homecoming
concert from James TW on 6th January. James
grew up in Barford and attended Warwick School
prior to starting his professional career and it is a
great pleasure to see him return to Warwick.
Our continued commitment to exciting new theatre continues with our new season of touring performances. On 25th January, we host Blackeyed Theatre’s
Frankenstein – a brand new adaptation of Mary
Shelley’s Gothic horror masterpiece fusing ensemble storytelling, live music, puppetry and stunning
theatricality. Following this is the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival smash hit, Police Cops by The Pretend Men on 1st February. Be ready for a comedy blockbuster that
delivers an action packed hour of adrenaline fueled physical comedy, cinematic style and uncompromising
facial hair!
On 17th March, we have Zest Theatre’s Thrive. This exciting production for young
people uses humour, movement and spoken word to beautifully portray the most
challenging of emotions with courage and optimism. On 6th April, we are very
proud to present Vamos Theatre’s incredible show The Best Thing. This
production, from UK’s leading full mask theatre company is a swinging sixties story
of unconditional love that is equally accessible to hearing and deaf audiences.
Open Sky Productions bring their harrowing and very human show Scorched to
the Bridge House Theatre for 2 nights on 3rd & 4th May. Using new writing, visual
physical theatre, period music and an innovative set, Scorchced captures the
horror of war and the disorientation of dementia. The final professional touring
show of the season on 8th June is a riotous and playful reinvention of Macbeth
from 6FootStories that puts the witches at the centre of this dark and bloody
tragedy.
INFO BAR
The following badges are used
throughout the brochure to
highlight certain types of events,
activities and age suitability.
We are proud subscribers to the Family Arts
Standards, and are very excited by our programme
for children and families across the season. Once
a month we present a show for younger theatre
goers, with the season commencing on 29th January
with the international hit show – The Boy Who Bit
Picasso. The season continues with the
magical puppetry adventure Land of the Dragon
on 25th February, the crazy interactive storytelling of
Sammy and the Snow Leopard on 19th March; the
joyful adaptation of the much-loved picture book
Monstersaurus on 11th April; the simply
beautiful One Little Word on 6th May and the
season concludes with the hugely playful and
immersive Building Dance Show on the 3rd June
There is a full and varied programme of events and
shows from the Foundation schools throughout the
season. From major productions to dance shows
and classical concerts, we are sure you will find
much to enjoy from our exceptional homegrown
talent.
...and a final note to Motionhouse who are bringing
their stunning production of Scattered to Warwick
Hall on 16th & 17th Feburary. Using projection
technology, daring choreography and a
ground-breaking set to create an extraordinary
world where dancers and images interact
seamlessly, Scattered is a great family night out.
Beacon
Where you see this badge,
the show is part of our
Beacon strand of
contemporary, professional
arts programming.
Fantastic for
Families
This badge means that the
show is suitable for a family
audience and forms part of
our professional artistic
programme for children
and families
Chatback
This badge means there will
be a Q&A session with the
theatre company
immediately after the
show. All ticket holders for
the show are welcome to
attend
More details of all the shows, pictures and videos
can be found on our new website
www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk.
Age
Guidance
These badges are applied to
children’s work to give you
a guide to the minimum
age recommended for the
production
James TW
Warwick Hall welcomes James for
a special homecoming concert.
Recently signed to iconic label Island Records as one of the youngest artists on their
roster, James has managed to develop a wholly unique sound and lyrics that capture
real, relatable emotion.
JANUARY
James grew up in Barford and attended Warwick School prior to starting his
professional career.
Naturally gifted, he picked up guitar when he was 12 years old and began playing
piano the following year. As James honed his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, he
began to post cover songs on YouTube. His videos showcase an undeniable talent
with immense technical aptitude and a voracious will to learn.
James’ discipline has clearly paid off, resulting in a distinct blues and jazz-infused
singer-songwriter sound that recalls John Mayer and Jamie Cullum, two of James’
influences. He is equally capable of delivering ballads reminiscent of Ed Sheeran’s
work, another artist who has had an impact on his music.
Friday 6 January
7:40pm, Warwick Hall, £10
Please note all attendees under the
age of 14 must be accompanied by
an adult.
Oddsocks presents
The Jungle Book
Based on stories from “The Jungle Book” with a big helping of Oddsocks humour,
Mowgli’s mates, Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Kaa the python all
help to outwit his enemies and help him learn the law of the jungle. Mixing it with
madcap monkeys, escaping the crazy Cobra and seeing off the terrifying Tiger Shere
Kahn!
A fantastic, empowering story for all ages that will warm your heart and lift your
spirits. Music, muppetry, laughter and excitement all mixed-up to make a
memorable experience for the whole tribe.
Friday 13 & Saturday 14 January
£17 / £15. £12 Under 16s.
7.30pm (2pm Matinee on Saturday),
Family Ticket: £50
Bridge House Theatre
(2Adults +2Under 16s, or 1 adult + 3 under 16s)
JANUARY
Calling Wolf-cubs everywhere, Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” is getting the
Oddsocks treatment!
Blackeyed Theatre In association with South Hill Park presents the world premiere of
Frankenstein
By Mary Shelley
Adapted by John Ginman
JANUARY
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
Geneva. 1816. Victor Frankenstein obsesses in the pursuit of nature’s secret, the elixir of life
itself. But nothing can prepare him for what he creates. So begins a gripping life or death
adventure taking him to the ends of the earth and beyond.
A brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic horror masterpiece fusing ensemble storytelling, live music, puppetry and stunning theatricality. From the team behind Blackeyed
Theatre’s hugely successful 2013 production of Dracula comes a fresh, exciting telling of
Shelley’s landmark work of romantic, gothic and science fiction literature.
Wednesday 25 January
7:30pm, Bridge House Theatre
£14 / £12. Schools Group Rate: £8
The Largest Sports Quiz Ever Held
Sports fans have a unique opportunity to test their knowledge in a bid to become an
official Guinness World Record holder!
Organiser Des Reynolds wanted a sporting challenge involving many people, and to also raise
funds for Myton Hospice and Jack’s Rainbow. So, its time to organise teams of family, friends,
workmates, or sporting teammates, and help us do something ‘Officially Amazing’! It will
be family-friendly (suitable for children around 11 upwards) and we would love to see local
schools represented.
“We’ve secured video questions from sporting celebrities (including A Question of Sport’s Phil
Tufnell, and local Paralympic gold medalist, Megan Giglia). and through amazing support
from local businesses we have prizes for every round. There will also be a raffle and an
auction on the night.”
Saturday 28 January
7pm, Warwick Hall
Entry for a team of 6 costs £60
For more info please go to the
official event site:
http://deslovessport.co.uk/events/quiz2017/
or email [email protected]
JANUARY
If over 500 quizzers attend this quiz at Warwick Hall on Saturday 28 January it could become
the largest sports quiz ever.
Untied Artists presents
The Boy Who Bit Picasso
When Picasso comes to stay anything can happen!
JANUARY
Come and play down on the farm with Tony and Picasso. We’ll have loads of fun, make crazy
pictures and tell the true story of how a young boy became friends with one of the greatest
artists who ever lived.
Untied Artists present The Boy Who Bit Picasso, an interactive theatre show for everyone
aged four and up. With storytelling, music and lots of chances to make your own art, this
hands-on and hilarious family show introduces one of the 20th century’s most influential
artists through the eyes of a young boy.
“Channels the spirit of the artist…a special and sweet little tale’ The Guardian
Originally co-produced with Oxford Playhouse.
Inspired by Antony Penrose’s book, “The Boy Who Bit Picasso’
Sunday 29 January
Special Offer:
11am & 2pm, Bridge House Theatre
One adult free
with every child
£7 children / £5 adults
The Pretend Men presents
Police Cops
Following sellout runs at London’s Soho Theatre, The Melbourne International
Comedy Festival 2016, The Cape Town Fringe 2016 and the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival 2016,...POLICE COPS is back in town.
Present day (1976). Straight-laced rookie Police Cop Jimmy Johnson is out to
avenge his brother’s death, and he’s got to go it alone. With the help of his new
partner, a disgraced, retired renegade named Harrison, the pair begin to unearth
the soily secrets that the case holds. Police Cops is a cinematic joyride, speeding
down Adventure Avenue in a souped-up squad car. Oh, and did we mention…
the steering wheel is made out of guns.
***** ”Unbeatable physical cop parody” - The Stage
***** “The juggernaut of cheesy parody” - EdFestMag
***** “The best comedy show of 2015” – The New Current
Wednesday 1 February
7.30pm, Bridge House Theatre
£10 / £8
FEBRUARY
THE PRETEND MEN’s critically acclaimed, multi award-winning comedy
blockbuster returns once more for an action packed hour of adrenaline fuelled
physical comedy, cinematic style and uncompromising facial hair.
Jazz @ The Bridge
The best night in swinging jazz this year…Twice!
The return of Jazz At the Bridge sees Warwick School’s three big bands perform
everything from Swinging Basie to the Funkadelic Herbie Hancock.
FEBRUARY
This is a night not to be missed.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Friday 3 & Saturday 4 February
7.30pm, Bridge House Theatre
£10 / £8
Motionhouse
Scattered
Spellbinding performance in an extraordinary world
This astonishing production explores our relationship with water, a fundamental
force in our lives. Seven dancers delve into the majesty and savagery of water,
plunging into an ocean, tumbling down a waterfall and sliding on an avalanche to
a frozen landscape of arctic beauty.
Scattered uses projection technology, daring choreography and a
ground-breaking set to create an extraordinary world where dancers and
images interact seamlessly.
Capturing the imagination with its spellbinding and ingenious choreography,
Scattered is a great family night out.
Thursday 16 – Friday 17 February
7.30pm, Warwick Hall
£14 / £12. Family Ticket: £40 (group of 4 to include at least 2 children)
FEBRUARY
Scattered combines Motionhouse’s highly physical trademark style with
entrancing digital imagery in an extraordinary interaction between film and live
performance.
Puppet Soup presents
Land of the Dragon ‘Gwlad y Ddraig’
A visually and emotionally arresting piece of 5* theatre suitable for young and old alike.
These are puppets – but not as you know them.
FEBRUARY
Lose yourself on an enchanting puppetry adventure through time, landscapes and legends
into the world of the Welsh Dragon!
Encounter magical creatures, mythical stories and spellbinding tales from Wales in this
exciting piece of puppet theatre inspired by folklore, legends and ancient stories from the
Welsh book of fairy tales, The Mabinogion.
Award winning PuppetSoup take you to the edge of your seat and the brink of your
imagination, where wise men are grown from witch’s cauldrons and dragons really do exist.
For children, families and kids of all ages.
“this enthralling epic reaches wonderful denouement.” – 5 stars - The Stage
Saturday 25 February
Special Offer:
12 & 3pm, Bridge House Theatre
One adult free
with every child
£7 children / £5 adults
FEBRUARY
Kings High School Dance Evening
Come and join King’s High dancers for a colourful, vibrant evening of entertainment! We will be showcasing work from ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and
Altiora (our group who work in association with Motionhouse) so get set for a
varied and stimulating programme.
Tuesday 28 February, 7pm, Bridge House Theatre
£4
What A Knight!
A hilarious musical adventure!
A castle full of colourful characters join in the fun, including precocious
princesses, a talking dragon - and not forgetting Merlin and his magic mirror!
Watt and his new found friends Dusty Dragon and wayward Princess Alice set off
on the biggest quest of their lives. But can our unlikely heroes rescue the
princesses, save Excalibur and defeat the evil Black Knight? The answers are
found in this magical production, where everyone is guaranteed to sing a lot,
dance a lot and laugh a lot...at Camelot!
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 March
7pm, Bridge House Theatre
£6 / £2.50
MARCH
performed by Warwick Junior School Lower 2s
The Visit
by Friedrich Durrenmatt
Would you kill for a million pounds?
MARCH
The people of the downtrodden fictional town of Guellen are faced with the ultimate test of
their moral fibre when faced with the offer of exactly that. When the incredibly wealthy Claire
Zachanassian returns to her home town ready to buy justice for the wrongs that were done
to her as a younger woman, greed, corruption and fate become dramatically intertwined in
this classic twentieth century black comedy.
Featuring a cast of Middle school students from Warwick and King’s High School this
production will make us all examine what we would do in the same position.
Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 March 7pm, Bridge House Theatre
£7 / £5
Zest Theatre
Thrive
Research suggests that half of the British population will experience one traumatic
event in their lifetime. How do you think you would you cope if it happened to you?
This exciting production for young people uses humour, movement and spoken word. Zest
Theatre surround the audience to beautifully portray the most challenging of emotions with
courage and optimism.
Friday 17 March
6pm and 8pm, Warwick Hall
£12 / £8
MARCH
When Ollie, Ashleigh and Raph are thrown together by a sudden death, they find themselves
wrestling with the emotional consequences of this painful event. These three young people
didn’t go looking for suffering, but suffering found them anyway. Join them on their journey
and stand side by side with them as they recover, survive and maybe even Thrive.
Major Spring Concerts
A Big Big Concert
MARCH
The Warwick Foundation Symphony Orchestra, Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra and
Canticum combine to perform Verdi’s Requiem (1874) ‘probably the most frequently
performed 19th century choral work’. This high voltage programme also includes
Shostakovich’s Festival Overture (1954) written to commemorate the October Revolution and
Copland’s symphony for brass ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’.
Saturday 18th March at 7.30 pm, Warwick Hall, £14 floor/£18 balcony
Easter Gala Concert
The Easter Gala Concert is always one of the musical ‘must-see’ highlights of the year. This
wonderful concert filled the Butterworth Hall for two years with stunning contemporary and
classical masterpieces conducted by the talented music staff and guests. From Queen to
Gershwin, the concert always delights and celebrates music in all its forms. With the opening
of Warwick Hall this event is coming home and this year’s concert brings together the finest
musicians in the Foundation in a concert that will really make the most of Warwick Hall’s
superb acoustics.
Thursday 30 March at 7.30 pm, Warwick Hall
FREE / Unticketed
Travelling Light presents
Sammy and the Snow Leopard
by Brad McCormick
This is a high-energy show involving stuffed animals, evil neighbours, school
projects and limes, that will enchant everyone over 5.
Travelling Light are renowned for producing innovative and inspiring shows for
young audiences.
Travelling Light … one of the very best providers of theatre for young
people Guide2Bath
Sunday 19 March
Special Offer:
12 & 3pm, Bridge House Theatre
One adult free
with every child
£7 children / £5 adults,
MARCH
Sammy is 9 years old and likes animals. No...he LOVES animals. The problem is
his Mum won’t let him have any pets. But when his best friend Hokey Pokey tells
him about the ‘Adopt a Snow Leopard’ programme, Sammy reckons he’s found
a way to have a pet that doesn’t actually come to the house. Perfect! But then
Sammy gets an unexpected gift – and finds himself on an adventure that quickly
spirals out of control…
Vamos Theatre - in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival
APRIL
The Best Thing
A swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask
theatre company. It’s 1966. The record player’s on, her hair’s bobbed and
eye-lashes curled: for seventeen year old Susan, life is an adventure waiting to
begin. But what happens next turns everything upside down, and its
repercussions will last for decades to come.Step into the wordless world of
Vamos Theatre for this bitter-sweet story of mistaken morals and broken hearts,
45s and beehives, where sexual revolution proves a hard and rocky path to
tread. Funny, heart-breaking and human, The Best Thing is the latest touring
production from one of the country’s must-see theatre companies.
Suitable for ages 12+, this production is equally accessible to hearing and deaf
audiences.
Reviews for Vamos Theatre:
5 stars ***** hugely rewarding – The Stage
5 stars ***** simply beautiful – What’s On Stage
Thursday 6 April,
7:30pm, Bridge House Theatre,
£12 / £8
Big Wooden Horse presents
Monstersaurus
This brand new show from the creators of Aliens Love Underpants is
monster-ously good! Follow the young inventor Monty as he creates a whole
world of whacky inventions and incredible monsters, but he has a problem - now
he has made them all, what is he going to do with them?!
This energetic show full of thrills, spills, magic and mayhem will delight the whole
family – with original music and plenty of audience participation!
Tuesday 11 April,
2:30pm, Bridge House Theatre
£10 / £8, Family ticket £30 (group of 4 to include at least 2 children)
APRIL
One day Monty found a book
‘Inventions Very Rare’
Create yourself a monster friend
BUT ONLY IF YOU DARE!
Open Sky Productions presents
Scorched
Following its critically acclaimed debut at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, Open Sky
present Scorched - using new writing, visual physical theatre, period music and
an innovative set to create the workings of a mind sinking into the sands of time.
MAY
1941. Egypt. WWII. An escaped German officer. A two day chase across the brutal
Sahara. A triumphant capture. A hero’s return.
1991. England. Jack reigns from the armchair of his rest home, a local legend.
Decorated veteran of Tobruk. Former river warden, boxer, horse whisperer, boat
builder, charmer, prolific father and husband to a very unhappy wife. Memories
are, by his own hand, tattooed on his body but dementia is eroding his mind. As
the Gulf War rages, the past drags him back to the scorched sands. Inspired by
the writer’s grandfather.
“a powerful play that captures the horror of war and the disorientation of
dementia.” British theatre
“one of the most complete theatrical experiences at this year’s Fringe.”
Edinburgh Guide
Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 May
7.30pm, Bridge House Theatre
£10 / £8
M6 Theatre presents
One Little Word
A beautiful and gentle story of friendship, power struggles and the rich world of
creative play. We meet two characters who play together–exploring a new space,
new objects, dressing up and taking turns – but struggles arise when one of them
wants to be the ONLY Captain of the ship!
M6 Theatre Company is acknowledged as one of Britain’s leading theatre
companies specialising in creating and delivering dynamic, high quality and
relevant productions for young audiences.
‘The excellent M6’ Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
***** – Birmingham Mail
‘Magical’ – The Stage
Saturday 6 May, 11am & 2pm,
Special Offer:
Bridge House Theatre,
One adult free
with every child
£7 children / £5 adults
MAY
Devised by Internationally renowned M6 Theatre Company, ONE LITTLE WORD
captivates children’s imaginations with a moving story underscored with original
music and told with just ONE spoken word.
Warwick Junior School presents
Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
Close your eyes and imagine, close them tight and pretend as you take off on a magical trip
to Never Land, where you never grow old.
JM Barrie’s timeless tale of the boy who refused to grow up is reborn as a spectacular musical
with a score by Stiles & Drewe and a book by the late Willis Hall, as Peter Pan whisks the
Darling family’s children beyond the stars to his island where there are “no tedious distances
between one adventure and the next”.
Thursday 25 & Friday 26 May
MAY /JUNE
Please contact box office for ticketing details
Warwick Preparatory School
End of Year Show
The Upper 2 girls from Warwick Preparatory School present their end of year
production which is always an impressive and exciting extravaganza.
Thursday 15 & 16 June
Times to be confirmed, please contact the School for more details
The Building Dance Show
The Building Dance Show is the sequel to Tom Roden and Anna Williams’ The
Doodle Dance Show. It’s an interactive building and dancing, theatrical adventure
for all the family; a magical, ever-changing playground constructed and inhabited
by its audience.
Recommended for ages 6+
Saturday 3 June 11am & 2pm,
Bridge House Theatre
£7 children / £5 adults
Special Offer:
One adult free
with every child
JUNE
Let your imagination run riot as hundreds of cardboard boxes are stacked,
squashed and rebuilt. Help create enticing caves, precarious castles and
fabulous creatures as together we experience an incredible story. A story where
we learn the strongest thing we can build is friendship.
6FootStories presents
Macbeth: A Tale Of Sound & Fury
A riotous and playful reinvention of Macbeth that puts the witches at the centre
of this dark and bloody tragedy.
JUNE
Three gnarly fortune tellers live amongst the rats in an old junk yard, apart from
decent society. Eager to teach the selfish world of man a lesson, they prepare a
fortune reading that will destroy a throne and everything around it.
Performed by just 3 actors with a junk yard set full of props, the major roles
are swapped between them as they hurtle through the witches’ prophecy using
storytelling, live music and physical theatre.
Joyfully theatrical and inventive, this is Macbeth as you’ve never seen it before.
“An intelligent, exhilaratingly blasphemous sprint through a revered
Shakespearean tragedy” – Everything Theatre
“madcap, bohemian and all together brilliant” – The Theatre Tourist
Thursday 8 June
7.30pm, Bridge House Theatre
£10 / £8
Narnia
adapted from the novels of C. S. Lewis by Jessie Wild
Adapted from the much loved novels of C. S. Lewis by Jessie Wild,
Narnia will follow the adventures of one young girl and her family, as
they journey through the wardrobe and learn that loyalty and hope will
always triumph over adversity. Once again, the Bridge House Theatre
will provide the perfect setting for the King’s girls to showcase their
many talents. Expect fun, danger, magic, Turkish Delight and plenty of
snow!
Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 June
7pm (Thursday & Friday),
Bridge House Theatre
3pm (Saturday)
For ticketing details, please contact Box Office
JUNE
This summer, the Junior girls at King’s High School will be taking you
on a magical adventure away from the darkness of World War IItorn Britain and into a land of talking animals, fearsome witches and
heart-warming bravery.
Warwick Symphony Orchestra
A Russian Evening
JUNE
Overture: The Tsar’s Bride – Rimsky-Korsakov
Paganini Variations - Rachmaninov
Peter Donohoe - piano
Symphony No. 5 – Tchaikovsky
The WSO warmly welcomes the return of Patron, Peter Donohoe as
soloist in Rachmaninov’s Paganini Variations, as part of an evening of
thrilling Russian music, rounding off the orchestra’s 2016-17 season.
Saturday 17 June, Warwick Hall
7.30pm
£14 floor / £18 balcony
Animal Farm
By George Orwell,
‘All animals are equal...but some
are more equal than others’
One night, the downtrodden beasts at Mr. Jones’ Manor Farm assemble in a barn
to hear Old Major, a pig, describe a dream he had about a world where animals
live free from tyranny of their human masters.
George Orwell’s powerful allegory depicting the inevitable destruction that
totalitarian ideals effect is wonderfully told in this gripping tale presented by
Warwick’s Lower School boys.
‘Time’ magazine chose the book Animal Farm as one of the 100 best English
language novels 1923-2005. It also featured at number 31 on the Modern Library
list of Best 20th Century Novels. This dynamic and vibrant production promises
to be as pertinent and relevant as when the novel was first published in 1945.
Thursday 29 June – Saturday 1 July
7pm, Bridge House Theatre
£7 / £5
JULY
Fuelled by collectivist zeal, the animals carry out a rebellion under the leadership
of the pigs, where their ideals and dreams eventually turn into new horrors as
the ‘superior’ pigs settle into their new life in charge of the farm.
Selected Music Events
House Music Festival
An incredible evening of creative, skilful and whacky performances involving the
seven houses of Warwick school in competition for the coveted House Shield
Monday 13 February, 7pm - FREE/ unticketed
Come and Sing Mozart Requiem (from scratch!)
Come and sing along with our boys, staff and all of the L4 or come to listen at
5pm. The event concludes with a performance from 5-6pm with the Foundation
orchestra.
Sunday 2 April, 2-5pm - FREE / unticketed
National Concert Band Festival
Enjoy an entire weekend of wind band and big band music with a different
programme every 30 minutes from the UK’s best bands. Trade show; Gala
concert Saturday night at 7pm with the Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 April,
9.30am - 5pm - £7.50 per day; Saturday concert at 7pm - £8.00;
concessions available
Brass Concert
A noisy night of fantastic music from the brass bands and ensembles of Warwick
School.
Friday 5 May, 7:30pm, FREE / unticketed
Summer Concert
Put on a straw boater, charge your glass with Pimms and take your seat for
Warwick School’s summer concert. An evening of popular classics and
steaming big band jazz; perfect for a sultry summer’s evening.
Friday 30 June, 7.30pm, FREE / unticketed
Warwickshire Music Services joint concert
Young musicians from Warwick Foundation and Warwickshire Music Service
combine forces for an evening of unparalleled entertainment.
Monday 3 July. Please contact box office for ticketing details
Lower 4th Concert
Every year boys entering Warwick Senior School are given an instrument to learn
and enjoy for an entire year; this concert is the fruit of their blood, sweat (and
tears!). Lower 4th Scheme Music Co-ordinator Louise Braithwaite will gently
guide you through an evening solos and orchestral pieces played with passion
and verve by this giant orchestra of 12 year old virtuosi. Miss it if you dare!
Friday 5 May, 6.30pm, FREE / unticketed
Participation & Learning
Foundations Youth Theatre
(in partnership with The Human Zoo Theatre Company)
After their dynamic contributions to the Grand Opening of Warwick Hall we are thrilled to be
running our popular Youth Theatre in partnership with Human Zoo Theatre Company. Each
Saturday sessions are led by this professional company offering skills and production
opportunities. Membership costs £50 per term. Please contact Mike Perry for details.
Altiora Dance Company
(in partnership with Motionhouse)
Our partnership with Motionhouse goes from strength to strength and our contemporary
dance company is led by professional dancers from the company. Members develop
chorepgraphic skills and have many opportunities to perform in public. Membership is £50
per term. Please contact Mike Perry for details.
After Show Q&A’s
As part of our commitment to bringing you closer to the artistic process, the following shows
have an after-show Q&A. These are free to attend for all ticket-goers at that event
Thrive (Mar 17), The Best Thing (Apr 6), Scorched (May 3), Macbeth (Jun 8)
Junior School Open Morning
Saturday, 14 January 2017 ∣ 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Open Evening ( Junior and Senior School)
Friday, 7 July 2017 ∣ 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Open Morning ( Junior and Senior School)
Saturday, 16 September 2017 ∣ 9.30am - 12.00 noon
For further information, please contact: The Admissions Registrar
01926 776414 ∣ [email protected] ∣ www.warwickschool.org
We are King’s High...
Join us!
Taster Morning
Saturday 18 March 2017
(Year 5 girls, prior
registration required)
Open Evening
Friday 7 July 2017
4.30-7.30PM
(All are welcome!)
For information, please contact our
Registrar: 01926 494485
or [email protected]
www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk
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Contact us
In Person:
Bridge House Theatre and Warwick Hall
Myton Road, Warwick. CV34 6PP
By Telephone:
Box Office – 01926 776438
Theatre Manager – 01926 776475
Online:
www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk
[email protected]
Box Office
Our Box Office is based inside the Bridge House Theatre with the following
opening times:
Monday – Friday: 1pm – 5.45pm and on performance evenings from an hour
before the published start time.
How to Pay
We accept cash, credit/debit card, cheques and postal orders. There is no
booking fee for tickets purchased in person at the box office or over the
phone. A £2.50 booking fee is levied on all bookings made online. This is one
fee per booking, not per ticket.
Resales and Refunds
Tickets are non-refundable and will become void if re-sold.
Strictly subject to availability, we may be able to exchange tickets for another
performance of the same production provided we are given 24 hours’ notice
before the performance. There is a £2 exchange fee for this service.
If an event has sold out we are happy to try and re-sell your tickets once we
have sold all of our own available tickets, including any last minute holds we
may have. Please note that we cannot guarantee the re-sale of your tickets.
Tickets cannot be refunded unless a performance is cancelled. In the event
of a cancelled performance, patrons will first be offered the opportunity to
exchange tickets for another performance; if there are no alternative tickets
or if the patron is not able to attend an alternative performance the full purchase cost of the ticket will be refunded via the original payment method.
Full terms and conditions of booking are listed on our website
Postal Charges
Tickets can be posted to you for a charge of £1. However, all ticket can be
held at the Box Office for collection for no charge
Infant in Arms
Children aged 18 months and under may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap for
most shows free of charge. More details are available from the box office
Disabled Patrons and Wheelchair Users
Companions come free on selected shows. Please check with the Box Office
for our discount prices.
Fantastic For Families
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and family friendly venue. Our bar and foyer area provides
highchairs for our younger guests and we have booster seats in the main auditorium readily available.
Unisex baby changing facilities are provided. In the foyer area we regularly have children’s activities
and resources themed to the performance that day.
Parking
Free parking is available on the school site. Enter the site from Myton Road and follow the road past the
theatre. Parking is located on the right hand side opposite the theatre, signposted as ‘Visitors Car Park’.
Additional parking can also be found behind the theatre. Please note that this can become busy when we
present multiple events. Pay and display parking is located across the road in St Nicholas Park, a short
walk away. There is also a drop off point in front of the Bridge House Theatre.
Public Transport
Local buses from Warwick and Leamington Spa pass the site and stop on Myton Road, adjacent to the
theatre. The nearest train station is Warwick Station – a twenty minute walk from the theatre. Leamington
Spa train station is less than 2 miles away.
Access
It is our aim at The Bridge House Theatre and Warwick Hall to be accessible and welcoming to everyone
and we are committed to making your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. Advance booking is always
recommended so that our staff can readily provide assistance when required.
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The Bridge House Theatre has 4 wheelchair positions available. Please specify when booking.
Warwick Hall will be easily accessible for wheelchair users and all events will include seats at floor
level.
Please note that neither The Bridge House Theatre or Warwick Hall have lifts to Balcony level.
Seats in rows M and J in the Bridge House Theatre Stalls are on the flat and recommended for
patrons with mobility issues.
Our Box Office staff will be happy to advise you of the best seats and a pre-show visit can be
arranged if required.
If you wish to take your Guide Dog or Hearing Dog into the performance, please let us know when
booking your ticket. We can arrange an adjacent seat to be kept free. We are also happy to look after
your guide dog during the performance if you prefer.
The Bridge House Theatre and Warwick Hall are fitted with an infra-red hearing enhancement
loops which can be used in conjunction with our receivers. For hearing aid users with a ‘T- Switch’, a
necklace interface is provided free of charge. For the hearing impaired we offer in-ear headphones.
Both of these are available upon request from our Box Office and are free of charge.
June
May
April
March
February
January
Bridge House Theatre & Warwick Hall Diary at a Glance
Fri 6 Jan
7.40pm
James TW
Music
Fri 13 Jan
7.30pm
The Jungle Book
Theatre
Sat 14 Jan
2.00pm
The Jungle Book
Theatre
Wed 25 Jan
7.30pm
Frankenstein
Theatre
Sat 28 Jan
7pm
The Largest Sports Quiz
Event
Sun 29 Jan
11am & 2pm
The Boy Who Bit Picasso
Child & Family
Wed 1 Feb
7.30pm
Police Cops
Theatre
Fri 3 Feb
7.30pm
Jazz @ The Bridge
Music
Sat 4 Feb
7.30pm
Jazz @ The Bridge
Music
Thu 16 Feb
7.30pm
Scattered
Dance
Fri 17 Feb
7.30pm
Scattered
Dance
Sat 25 Feb
12pm & 3pm
Land of the Dragon
Child & Family
Tue 28 Feb
7pm
Kings High School Dance Evening
Dance
Wed 8 Mar
7pm
The Visit
Theatre
Thu 9 Mar
7pm
The Visit
Theatre
Fri 10 Mar
7pm
The Visit
Theatre
Thu 16 Mar
7pm
What a Knight!
Child & Family
Fri 17 Mar
7pm
What a Knight!
Child & Family
Fri 17 Mar
6pm & 8pm
Thrive
Theatre
Sat 18 Mar
7.30pm
A Big Big Concert
Music
Sun 19 Mar
12pm & 3pm
Sammy & the Snow Leopard
Child & Family
Thu 30 Mar
7.30pm
Easter Gala Concert
Music
Thurs 6 Apr
7.30pm
The Best Thing
Theatre
Tue 11 Apr
2.30pm
Monstersaurus
Child & Family
Wed 3 May
7.30pm
Scorched
Theatre
Thu 4 May
7.30pm
Scorched
Theatre
Sat 6 May
11am & 2pm
One Little Word
Child & Family
Thu 25 May
tbc
Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
Child & Family
Fri 26 May tbc
Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure
Child & Family
Sat 3 Jun
11am & 2pm
The Building Dance Show
Child & Family
Thu 8 Jun
7.30pm
Macbeth: A Tale of Sound & Fury
Theatre
Thu 15 Jun
tbc
Warwick Preparatory School Show
Child & Family
Fri 16 Jun
tbc
Warwick Preparatory School Show
Child & Family
Sat 17 Jun
7.30pm
Warwick Symphony Orchestra
Music
Thu 22 Jun
7pm
Narnia
Theatre
Fri 23 Jun
7pm
Narnia
Theatre
Sat 24 Jun
3pm & 7pm
Narnia
Theatre
Thu 29 Jun
7pm
Animal Farm
Theatre
Sat 1 Jul
7pm
Animal Farm
Theatre
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