Games Walk Performance Festival Programme

Games WalkPerformanceFestivalFri 27th July - Sun 12th August

Games Walk Performance Festival Information

The Games Walk Performance Festival hasbeen created by The Firestation Centre forArts and Culture in order to open our stages,giving local, emerging and aspiringperformers the chance to get experience ofperforming to an audience with our fullsupport. We’ve been given the Inspire Markby London 2012 in recognition of our workand to celebrate the Olympic spirit and oursupport of current and emerging artistictalent in the South East.

The festival also has a sister project, TheGames Walk Arts Trail which is a series of

interactive art installations that have beencreated on the bridges along the banks of theRiver Thames. If you take the Thames PathNational Trail from Eton to Dorney you willdiscover some of the work created by artistsand the local community. The works rangefrom engraved poetry written by localchildren to an audio installation detailing thelesser known history of the area. We evenhave a very special geocache located at amural project. The trail is designed to getresidents back to using the beautiful river onour door steps. The works are permanent,and will be developing long after the Games.

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The Firestation Centre for Arts & CultureSt. Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 3BL

Tel: 01753 866 865info@firestationartscentre.comwww.firestationartscentre.com

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Games Walk Performance Festival Events

Tue 07 Aug, 7.00pm, Basement Studio

Oliver Meech - When Magic andScience CollideTickets just £5, £3 Concs & Mems

Astounding tricks inspired by amazingscience, in a comedy magic show forthe QI generation.

Fri 10 Aug, 8.00pm, Basement Studio

Smashfest! feat Attention ThievesTickets just £5

Another night of rock and metal, not to bemissed!

Sat 11 Aug, 1.00pm, Auditorium

Kids Club CinemaMirror, Mirror PGTickets: £5, £2.50 Concs, £1 Mems,Advantage or Envy Card Holders

An evil queen steals control of a kingdomand an exiled princess enlists the help ofseven resourceful rebels to win back herbirthright and to save the kingdom from doom!

We also have an extension of thePerformance Festival happening atDorney Lake. The performers andMusicians taking part in this very unique,once in a lifetime event are:

• The La De Dahstheladedahs.com

• Buswellbuswellmusic.com

• Tom Gambletomgamble.wordpress.com

• Carla Rees and Laura Beardsmorerarescale.org.uk

• Josh Hopkinssoundcloud.com/josh-hopkins-4

• Pasquale Norcerafriendfeed.com/pasqualenocera

• 4Motion Dance Theatre4motiondancetheatre.co.uk

• Beatroots Sambagavinlombos.com

• The Breakfast Clubbreakfastclubmusic.co.uk

• Tiger Lilly• tigerlillymusic.co.uk

• Oliver Meecholivermeech.co.uk

for more information please visit www.thegameswalk.com

To book tickets or for moreinformation on any of ourevents, please call on

01753 866 865Please note that this programme is subject to change at latenotice and for more information and additional inclusionsover this period, please visit our website. Games MakerVolunteers and Eton Dorney Ambasadors will receive concession price tickets for all events.

AmbassadorsCan't find us? Looking more things to do around town, or justcan't find what you're looking for? Then you should talk to oneof the Eton Dorney Ambassadors. They're super friendly, know(almost) everything there is to know about what's going onduring Games time. You'll find them at railway stations, parkand ride sites, designated walking routes and the town centresand they look like this...

Aside from a jam-packed year round programme of events, The Firestation also has the bestbar in town. A vibrant, eclectic and relaxed space where you can enjoy a drink on our terrace,a bite to eat on our comfortable sofas, listen to a wide range of music on our jukebox, use ourfree wi-fi and enjoy a cheeky cocktail or two later in the day. We're also opening up our BigScreen for daily Wii Tournaments and events throughout the day! With thousands of peoplevisiting Windsor every day during the Olympics, we'll all need to rest our feet at some point, socome and join us: We're open 7 days a week: Mon - Sat 10am - midnight, Sun 10am - 11pm.

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Games Walk Performance Festival Events

Fri 27 July, Doors from 8.30pm (Official Coverage Start time 9pm)

'Isles of Wonder'Olympic Opening Ceremonylive on the big screen - Auditorium

Free Entry

A celebration showcasing the best of the hostnation. Artistic Director Danny Boyle's visionof the London Games will be seen by the eyesof the world. The stadium will be transformedinto the English countryside for the openingscene with many more surprises in store -including a performance with live animals!Come watch the spectacular performanceprojected onto our cinema screen.

Sat 28 July, 1.00pm, Auditorium

Kids Club CinemaAsterix at the Olympic Games PGTickets: £5, £2.50 Concs, £1 Mems,Advantage or Envy Card Holders

With the Opening Ceremony being screenedthe night before, what better way to get youin the mood than watching Asterix andObelix do their best in the Olympic Gamesthemselves?

Sat 28 July, 7.30pm, Auditorium

BuswellTickets £5, £3 Concs & Mems

Join the Buswell band for an evening ofmusical dexterity and 'folkestral' sounds fromthe talented troupe that make up the mini-orchestra. They have featured on MTV, VH1,XFM & BBC and reached #1 in the AmazonHot 100 chart.

Sun 29 July, 12.00pm, Bar

Ska B-QFree Entry

A whole day of the very best ska, dub,dancehall reggae, soul and on-u-sounds,plus our famous jerk barbecue and veryspecial guests!

Sun 29 July, 7pm, Basement

Games Walk Jam Night round #1Free Entry

A scratch night for music, bringing togethermusicians nationwide together to becomethe next 'The Million Dollar Quartet'.Try outnew songs, play to your peers and or justcome and enjoy people making music.

Sun 29-Mon 30 July, 7.30pm, Auditorium

Windsor Theatre Guild presentsThe Merry Wives of WindsorTickets £6

If you could not get tickets for their run inJune here is another chance to see WindsorTheatre Guilds performance of this classicShakespearean comedy. A precursor to themodern-day sitcom, a drama that isexuberant and full of laughs!

Tue 31 July, 7.30pm, Auditorium

26 Miles 365 Yards 15Tickets: £5, £2.50 Concs, £1 Mems

Award-winning film-maker and director,Robert Ferrin, brings his newest documentaryto The Firestation for a very special screening.Focused on Robert's experience of training forand running in the London Marathon, this isa heart warming documentary that showsyou how tough training for sports eventsreally is.

Thu 02 Aug, 8.30pm, Basement Studio

Lie Back and Think Of... Patti Smith's 'Horses'Free Entry

Regarded as the 'Godmother of Punk', PattiSmith became an instant sensation with therelease of Horses, her début album. Playedloud and uninterrupted for your ultimatepleasure, this is a truly unique listeningexperience.

Fri 03 Aug, 8.00pm, Basement Studio

Smashfest!Tickets just £8

A rock and metal concert that is simply not tobe missed!

Sat 04 Aug, 1.00pm, Auditorium

Kids Club CinemaBend It Like Beckham 12ATickets: £5, £2.50 Concs, £1 Mems,Advantage or Envy Card Holders

Continuing the sports focus alongside theOlympic Games, we screen this hit film firstshown in 2002.

Sat 04 Aug, 7.00pm Auditorium

Dirty Feet Breakdance JamTickets: £5 spectators, £3 competitors

An evening of 'firey' breakdance battles!Come along and watch the mad skills ofDirty Feet and their special guests fromaround the world, or grab a buddy and enterthe 2-on-2 event to win a cash prize and thetitle of 'The Dirtiest Feet'. But just because we'reat The Firestation, don't think you can't getburned...

Sun 05 Aug, 2.30pm, Auditorium

Day of Music - Carla Rees withthe Rarescale Flute AcademyFree Entry

This is a very special 'open rehearsal' of theRarescale Flute Academy formed by altoflute player, Carla Rees. Rarescale hasgained an international reputation for newmusic for flute-based chamber ensembles.

Sun 05 Aug, 6.30pm, The Loft

Day of Music - Josh Hopkins &Ted Robinson plus guests.Free Entry

Come and listen to some fresh musical talent,live and acoustic in the Firestation's Loft.

Mon 06 Aug, 7pm, Basement

Games Walk Jam Night round #2Free Entry

The second installment of our Jam Night. Tryout new songs, play to your peers and or justcome and enjoy people making music.

Tue 07 Aug, 8.00pm, Auditorium

Avengers Assemble! 12ATickets: £7.25, £5.75 Concs, £4 Mems

The much anticipated Avengers havearrived and visit The Firestation for one nightof actionpacked comic book antics!

Wed 08, 7.30pm, Auditorium

Tom Gamble - Guitarist& ComposerTickets full £5, £3 Concs & Mems

Tom grew up in Windsor. As a soloist he hasperformed at some of the most respectedmusic venues including Windsor Castle,Southbank Centre, Ronnie Scotts and manymore.

Thu 09 Aug, 8.00pm doors, Auditorium

Tallulah RendallTickets £10, £9 Concs, £8 Mems

Her music is powerful and fragile. Herperformances are beautiful andmesmerizing: she is an iconic artist breakingboundaries.

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