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Quiz niGhTSecond Monday of the month from 8.30pm (£2 per person)

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“Good value, generous portions.”Reviewed 22 January2015“Great coffee, deliciouscakes - but go for lunchand try the risotto of the day. Generous portionsand they make an effortwith the side salads. Really nice chips too!highly recommended.”

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wEDnESDAy 8 – SATuRDAy 11 APRil 2PM & 7PM

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The Courtyard Youth Theatre present an adaptationof the Roald dahl classic, James and the Giant Peach!

orphan, James is sent to live with his aunts, Spongeand Spiker, after his parents are killed in a tragicaccident involving a rhino, but his aunts treat himhorribly. one day he meets an old man who giveshim a bag containing the strongest magic in theworld. when James accidentally spills it near an oldpeach tree the most marvellous things start tohappen as he begins his journey with some newfriends, Centipede, Earthworm, Grasshopper,Ladybird and Spider. TICkETS: £12.50, COnCESSIOnS: £11.50

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COMEDy CuRRy Start the night with a currywhich can be pre-ordered for£6 (£8 if booked on the night). Served from 7pm onwards – you can book this with your ticket at Box Office or online.

MORE ThAn A MATinEEMore than a matinee - our regular “easy screening” event. Aimed at 60+ audience, come and enjoy lunch, a movie and a creative activity for only £10

21st April - looking forward to sunny time thismonth were showing Second Best Exotic Marigoldhotel and running a leather book making session

14th July - moving pictures is our dance themedsummer session with a musicals themed dancesession run by danceFest

13th October - our autumn session sees ourincredibly popular choir master Jon watson running a singing workshop

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Live drawing Eventdance workshop

dementia Friends Information sessions Information and Adviceabout dementia

This event is run in partnership withThe Alzheimer’s Society and hasbeen made possible through thekind funding from The Big lotteryReaching Communities fund.

Suitable for ages 18 years +

ThuRSDAy 7 MAy 7.30PM

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BluE ORAnGE ThEATRE COMPAny PRESEnT

JAnE EyRE From an early age, Jane Eyre suffers physical andpsychological abuse, firstly at the hands of her auntand cousins and later during her early years atLowood School. despite continued adversity, sheflourishes and succeeds in acquiring a post asgoverness at Thornfield hall.

Jane’s life appears seemingly ideal as she falls inlove with her new home and its master, EdwardRochester, a forthright companion who floutsconvention and wins her with his brusque charm.


SunDAy 3 MAy 7.30PM

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FRiGGFeaturing the premier talents of a young generation of folkmusicians, Frigg has developed a blend of their own sound calledNordgrass, a mix of Nordic folkand American bluegrass. A hair-raising, voice-losing, heart-burstingly beautiful gig full of traditional Finnish tuneswith Norwegian detours. Energy,fun, humour and interaction are Frigg’s most importantvirtues in any gig.


wEDnESDAy 6 MAy 7.30PM

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wEST EnD ROCkS This is a rock show with a difference. It’s aspectacular music extravaganza with songsfrom all the west End musicals. There’smusic from Tommy, Rent, We Will Rock You,Tonight’s The Night and many other greatrock musicals.


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SATuRDAy 9 MAy 2PM

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JACk AnD ThE BEAnSTAlk Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you to come!

This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatmentso expect lots of surprises and beautiful images asPatrick Lynch (from Cbeebies) tells the grippingstory of Jack who sells his cow for 5 magic beansand finds himself in the land above the clouds. It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) withsomething for everyone – enormous shoes, tinyhouses, showers of silver and gold and a big, leafyexplosion!

Suitable for ages 3 years +TICkETS £8, COnCESSIOnS £7

FRiDAy 8 MAy 8PM

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AnDy PARSOnSLive and Unleashed, But naturally CautiousThe satirical kingpin shines on Mock the Week for millions oftoday’s TV comedy fans, he’s alsoenjoyed numerous spots on Liveat the Apollo and appeared onQI, The Politics Show,Newsnight, World’s MostDangerous Roads andChannel 4’s Comedy Galato name just a few.

with four sell-outnational tours underhis belt, Andy isback on the roadwith more sharplytopical trademarkbarbs in a brand new show – Live and Unleashed, But Naturally Cautious.


SATuRDAy 9 MAy 7.30PM

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ThE MAnFREDSThe Manfreds, with “The one In The Middle”Paul Jones, will be performing many of theirbiggest hits including 5-4-3-2-1, PrettyFlamingo and Do Wah Diddy Diddy, alongwith a mix of solo hits and jazz and rhythm 'n'blues renditions for which they are famous.

Paul Jones, with his award winning harmonicasound, will be joined by fellow originalManfred Mann members, Mike hugg onkeyboards and Tom McGuinness on guitar,plus Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffeon bass guitar and Simon Currie onsaxophone/ flute. TICkETS £20.50, COnCESSIOnS £19.50

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MOnDAy 11 & TuESDAy 12 MAy 7.30PM

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BAllET BOyzThE TAlEnTunder the direction of former Royal Ballet dancersMichael Nunn oBE and william Trevitt oBE,theTALENT has become one of the hottest dancetickets around boasting rave reviews and sell outperformances around the world.

This show features two new commissions fromleading British choreographers, The Murmuring by Alexander whitley and Mesmerics byChristopher wheeldon.

Performed by the incredible all male cast of 10dancers, theTALENT promises an evening of style,excitement and muscular grace.



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JuliAn llOyD-wEBBERIn this superb new presentation,Julian Lloyd webber will take theaudience on an historical andmusical journey in which he willgive unique insight into not onlyhis life as one of the world’s finestmusicians but also as a memberof arguably the most influentialmusical dynasty of modern times.

The backbone of the show andcomplimenting the chat and clips,he will be joined by his wife andfellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd webberand pianist Pam Chowhan toperform works such as Faure’sElegy, Andrew Lloyd webber’sThe Music of the Night,Rachmaninov’s Cello Sonata aswell as works by composerswilliam Lloyd webber, PhilipGlass, Frank Bridge, and JS Bach.

TICkETS £25

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“…like a smooth deep breath interrupted bya kick to the ribs.” (The Murmuring)Evening Standard

“Mesmerics…moves bodies with an unfailingverve and wit.” Financial Times

“a wonderfully bonded ensemble who movewith passion and presence…’ The Times

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FRiDAy 15 MAy 7.30PM

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nuRSinG livES Nursing Lives is a love story set in the early 1980s ofThatcher’s Britain, and takes us back to the hard-working,heart-breaking, swing-dancing world of the uk’s wartimehospitals. when Flo, a feisty seventy-something, learnsthat the hospital she trained at during the Second worldwar is being demolished, she decides to take one last look– and stop the bulldozers in their tracks. her illicit visitbecomes a personal celebration of friendship, courage,adventure and romance. But is what Flo remembers really the truth, or is history ready to be re-written?



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wAR 100 - A REFlECTiOn OF wARThROuGh 100 yEARSFrom world war one through to modern day war,war 100 looks at how a family through thegenerations perseveres, survives and loses at thehands of war. As the family deals with underagesign ups, PTSd, injury and death over the course of100 years - it begs the question, do we ever reallylearn from our history?

In support of help for heroes and The BritishPoppy Appeal - war 100 tells a very real story ofthe soliders that fight and the families that wait.


SATuRDAy 16Th MAy 10AM - 4PM(hAlF hOuR COnSulTATiOn SESSiOnS)

lEGACy DAyPartnering with legal specialists LanyonBowdler, The Courtyard is hosting awill writing day. Experts and advisorswill offer their time and expertise tohelp you plan for the future and ensurethe security of your loved ones, inexchange for a philanthropic donationto support The Courtyard’s work. Formore information about the event or tobook a private consultation slotcontact Ellie Teasdale on 01432 [email protected]

Suggested donations: new will £60, Codicil/amendment to existing will £30

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JOE MCElDERRyTHE EvOLUTIOn TOURwinner of the x-Factor, Joe McElderry,brings his unique style to hereford aspart of The Evolution Tour.

The show features new numbers and new routines which will entertain his fans, old and new.

his unmistakable voice, easy wit and warm rapport have endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95. whether he’s singing a pop hit, or stunning the audience into silence with opera.

TICkETS £20,COnCESSIOnS £18

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SATuRDAy 16 MAy 2PM

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ThE COnQuEST SEniORyOuTh ThEATRE PRESEnT

ThE wizARD OFOz: ThE SilvERSliPPERSTaking as inspiration from L. FrankBaum's original 1900 novel 'TheWonderful Wizard of Oz'. Joindorothy, The Tin woodsman, TheLion and The Scarecrow battlingagainst the wicked witch of Thewest and her clever cat in this newtake on an old tale.

As part of our 'over The Rainbow'project of performances, workshopsand qualifications the members ofour sister youth Theatre, Bromyard’sConquest Senior youth Companyhave worked their silver slippers off to bring you a classic tale with a twist.


MOnDAy 18 MAy 2PM & 7PM

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DyinG TO knOwAn informative and inspiring day of talks, workshopsand activities coordinated by St Michael's hospicefocusing on demystifying death for all ages.

The event will provide a safe space to discuss how tohave a good death, live a good life and prepare totake control when the inevitable happens.

There will be music, discussions and stalls in thefoyer from 1pm, as well as a special death Café in theMezzanine Restaurant.

Free workshops from 10am throughout the building

nB: please bring along a notebook & pencil. A sense of huMOuR is essential.

All proceeds to go to St Michaels hospice

TICkETS: £7.50, £12 FOR TWO TICkETS

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PuMA CREEk herefordshire based band Puma Creek will beplaying an evening of their fantastic blend ofblues and groove. Following a session for BBCIntroducing earlier this year and with anappearance at the upcoming ‘How The Light GetsIn’ festival, this is a chance to see them live herein hereford. The band will be performing tracksfrom their debut album 'Continental Circus' andnew material. definitely not to be missed.

TICkETS £7.50

TuESDAy 19 MAy 7.30PM

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BRiSTOl OlD viC ThEATRESChOOl PRESEnT

BEAuX STRATAGEM Rakes, lovers, Desperatehousewives, herbal healers and horse Thieves...

The Lichfield stagecoach is a’comin’on over the hill, laden with gallantsand garters intent on fine femalesand their even finer fortunes. But are they prepared for cross dressingIrish priests, a band of honourablehighwaymen, lardy landlords,scheming servants and aimlessalliteration?


wEDnESDAy 20 & FRiDAy 22 MAy 7.45PM

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JEFFREy BERnARD iS unwEllJeffrey Bernard was a British Journalist, bestknown for his weekly column, Low Life, inThe Spectator magazine and also notoriousfor a feckless and chaotic career and life ofalcohol abuse. In two acts Jeffrey Bernard isunwell gives a taste of what life in Soho waslike “when you could find yourself drunk,penniless and alone on less than a pound”.Jeffrey Bernard is unwell is a comedybrought to you by Exit Fool Productions.


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PAul FOOThOvERCRAFT SyMPhOny in GAMMOn # MAJORheralded by critics, Paul’s previous tours have beenshowered with five star reviews and nominations.his subversive, insightful absurdity constantlychallenges and delights his faithful connoisseurs,leaving ‘your sides sore and your face wet withtears’ (Edinburgh Evening News).

his most recent TV credits include Would I Lie To You, Never Mind TheBuzzcocks, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and TheAlternativeComedyExperience.

TICkETS £13.50, COnCESSIOnS£12.50

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SATuRDAy 23 MAy 7.30PM

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ShOwADDywADDy Showaddywaddy have long beenestablished as Europe's most successful everexponents of retro-inspired rock & roll.

23 Top 40 hit singles, including 10 Top 5 hits;Under The Moon of Love, When, You GotWhat It Takes, 3 Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock& Roll and many more.

After more than 40 incredible years, rock &roll music is truly alive and kicking in thehands of this amazing band.TICkETS £19, COnCESSIOnS £18

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hOuGhTOn wEAvERSJoin The houghton weavers for an evening of folk and comedy.

over the past three decades The houghton weavershave released over thirty albums, as well as numerous dVds and radio and televisionappearances, including their own series ‘Sit Thi deawn’.

The houghton weavers consist of Tony Berry, leadsinger and front man, david Littler on Guitar, Banjo,Mandolin and Vocals, and Steve Millington onkeyboards, Guitar, Bass, Banjo, ukulele, Mandolin,Accordion and Vocals.

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SunDAy 31 MAy 7.30PM

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DOMiniC kiRwAn& MARy DuFF2015 sees two of ireland's finest and bestloved entertainers take to the stage together.

Dominic kirwan brings his own inimitable styleto the vast and rich musical heritage of hishomeland in this brand new show.

Joining dominic for an evening of fabulous livemusic and entertainment, is internationallyrenowned songstress Mary duff, as the pairjoin forces to showcase their outstanding vocal range live on stage across the uk!

A fabulous occasion, sure to be a hit, not only with their loyal fans but with lovers of music everywhere.


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FRiDAy 29 & SATuRDAy 30 MAy 11AM & 2PM

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ThE ChRiS & Pui ROADShOwSee Chris & Pui from Show Me ShowMe in their new stage show with thetoys & characters from their hit TVprogramme.

Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald,Humpty, Granny Humpty and manymore of your favourite Chris & Puicharacters will be dropping in alongwith the toys – Tom, Momo,Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse.

Bring your character toy along too butplease look after it! with songs,comedy sketches, a dash of magic andheaps of joining in, this is a familyshow for children aged two to ahundred and two.TICkETS £12, COnCESSIOnS £11

TuESDAy 2 JunE 9AMSTUdIO THEATRE

hOw will yOu BE REMEMBERED?Plan for your future and learn about legacies

The Courtyard is partnering with Lanyon Bowdlerto bring an informative session to those who wishto plan their will effectively but may needsupport in doing so. This jargon-busting sessionwill be a great opportunity to ask all thequestions you ever wanted to about managingyour money and the do’s and don’ts of legacies.For more information about the day or to bookyour place at the free seminar contact Ellie Teasdale on 01432 [email protected]

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ThuRSDAy 4 JunE 8PM

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ROD wOODwARDThE JOuRnEy STARTS hERE Award-winning welsh comedian Rodwoodward who brought the house downat the 2014 Royal Variety Performance,takes to the stage with his eagerly awaiteddebut tour.

Rod has been tipped for stardom by suchluminaries as Peter kay and the late BobMonkhouse after winning the BestNewcomer to Variety Award. havingsupported Paddy McGuinness and RussellBrand on tour, he won the BBC 1 walesComedy Competition ‘Funny Business’.

“Comedian Rod Woodward brokeprotocol by being funny at the RoyalVariety Show” The Sun

TICkETS: £18.50, COnCESSIOnS: £17.50

wEDnESDAy 3 JunE 8PMSTUdIO THEATRE

ChRiS hElMEChris helme is best known forwriting songs and fronting Britpopband The Seahorses before movingon to other projects including Theyards another band that played tosell-out crowds up and down thecountry. These days he is wellestablished as a solo performerwith a wealth of songs to hand anda truly special voice.


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FRiDAy 5 JunE 7.30PM

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ShAun OF ThE DEAD Gloucester star, Simon Pegg, and universal Studios gave the Stroud basedtheatre company, Almost Legal Productions, exclusive rights to stage theplay, so local zom-com fans should act fast to see this fab show.

Audiences at this anticipated event are encouraged to dress as theirfavourite characters or grab the fake blood and ‘zombify’ themselves, withsinging, dancing and goody bags provided for an interactive and lively show.


SATuRDAy 6 JunE 7.30PM

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Marlene dietrich, the German born actress and singer, has longbeen an icon of all that is sultry, talented and glamorous. her lifeand film appearances are legendary, yet Marlene transcendedher material, imbuing each song with a passion and meaningthat touched hearts across the world.

Combining sumptuous, rich and tender vocals, with intense,touchable emotion, Dietrich Letters is a stunning collection ofsongs by the legendary Marlene dietrich, showcased by MarinaLaslo, a timeless performer and extraordinary talent whosebeautiful voice continues to captivate. The show also featuresvarious archive material, personal objects and letters from theMarlene dietrich estate.


MOnDAy 8 – SATuRDAy 13 JunE 7.30PM

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“It left me choked up and blinkingback the tears at the end.”**** The Daily Telegraph

“Moving, gripping, dramatically electrifying and outstanding.**** The Times

“Does the book justice. Moving.”**** The Daily Mail

19Marking the 100th anniversary Firstworld war, Birdsong is the hit,critically acclaimed stage showbased on the world famous novelby Sebastian Faulks.

In pre-war France, a youngEnglishman Stephen wraysfordembarks on a passionate anddangerous affair with the beautifulIsabelle Azaire that turns theirworld upside down.

As the war breaks out over the idyllof his former life, Stephen mustlead his men through the carnageof the Battle of the Somme andthrough the sprawling tunnels thatlie deep underground.

Faced with the unprecedentedhorror of the war Stephen clings tothe memory of Isabelle as his worldexplodes around him.

A mesmerising story of love andcourage. Set both before andduring the Great war.

Following on from the 2013/14National tours, seen by over130,000 people, now it is yourchance to experience this stunningpiece of theatre live on stage.

TICkETS: £26, COnCESSIOnS: £22, SCHOOLS: £19

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ThuRSDAy 11 JunE 8PM

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RED hiPPORed hippo is a stunning mix of sousaphone,Irish whistles, saxophones and strings,exploring a musical world influenced bytraditional folk music with jazz influencedarrangements. Coming from previousincarnations in jazz, ska and folk bands thesethree excellent musicians create an excitingclash of sound that appeals across the board- their style means they are not restricted bygenre and have appeared at folk, world andjazz festivals.

They’ve successfully integrated amelange of styles, and they’remasters of all: folk/roots, jazz andsteam hammer, bass-heavy brassdelivered via a thumping, rhythmicsousaphone.


SATuRDAy 6 JunE 2PM

STUdIO THEATRE

TEDDy’S BiRThDAy Eddy the Teddy's best friend, Sammy Ragdoll has asked Eddy what he wants for his birthday. he says he wants a surprise.

Sammy decides that the best way to surprise Eddy is to pretend she's forgotten Eddy's birthdaycompletely. what Eddy doesn't

realise is that Sammy has been planning a surprisebirthday all along but now Eddy's gone missing! he meets Pat the dog,

Robert the Frog and the Elephant of Surprise but no one knows it's his birthday. It looks likebeing a very sad day for Eddy.


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zORRO A legendary story of good versus evil, Zorro hasbeen a source of enduring fascination spawninga best-selling novel by Isabel Allende andseveral major motion pictures. This exciting newmusical retells the dramatic tale of a romantichero with extraordinary aerial acrobatics andspectacular sword-fighting – all set to the musicof the famous red-hot Gipsy kings and broughtto the stage with the colours of traditionalflamenco dance. Performed by students fromthe Extended diploma in Performing Arts athereford College of Arts.


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Book and Lyrics: Stephen Clark / Music: The Gipsy kings / originalStory: Stephen Clark and helen Edmundson / Co-Composer andAdaptor: John Cameron / Executive Producers: John Gertz, Adam kenwright and Isabel Allende /This amateur production ispresented by arrangement with JoSEF wEINBERGER LTd


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ROCk n’ ROllPARADiSE Lord Tim's sensationally popular productionRock n Roll Paradise continues to thrill Britishaudiences with its high octane, nonstopperformances of the world's most popular rock nroll hits. Featuring the country's top tributes toElvis, Buddy holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy orbison,Eddie Cochran and The Big Bopper andsupported by the outstanding Paradise Band,this show is over two hours of non-stop rock nroll, featuring over forty classics.

Rock n Roll shows don't get any better than this and with full audio visual and lighting this is a west End worthy show packed with west End performers.


SATuRDAy 20 JunE 7.30PM

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ThE BEST OF GilBERT AnD SullivAn

G&S SuMMER COnCERTA musical feast performed by an award-winningcompany, jam-packed with all your favouriteG&S numbers, like Three Little Maids, NeverMind the Why and wherefore, The Judge's Songand Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes. The show alsofeatures the first performance in hereford ofSullivan's one act comic operetta 'The Zoo', setin Regent's Park!


ThuRSDAy 18 JunE 7PM

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EGlAnTynE Eglantyne is a new one woman play exploring theextraordinary life of Eglantyne Jebb, a courageous,charming, passionate, human rights activist, radicalfundraiser, social reformer and co-founder of Savethe Children.

From her idyllic Shropshire childhood, Eglantynewent on to oxford university, heartbreaks, socialwork in Cambridge, suffrage rallies, spiritualism, theBalkans, arrest in Trafalgar Square and pioneeringchildren’s rights.

In 1919, responding with humanitarian zeal to thedevastating famine in postwar Europe,Eglantyne and her sisterdorothy founded Save theChildren. Eglantyne drewup the Rights of the Childwhich evolved into thecurrent united NationsConvention on the Rights of the Child. Eglantyne Jebb is one of the mostinfluential women of the 20th century and yet one of the least known.TICkETS: £8, COnCESSIOnS: £7

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wEDnESDAy 24 JunE 7.30PM

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BAllET CyMRu PRESEnT

CinDEREllA Ballet Cymru prides itself on beingdifferent and Cinderella will be noexception, with a brand new musicscore and circus elements combinedwith the finest classical dance. BalletCymru will be working with awardwinning composer Jack white andCircus Company Citrus Arts toconjure a surprising world of wonderand magic.

Featuring choreography by Creativewales Award winner darius Jamesand costumes by welsh designerSteve denton, Ballet Cymru brings tolife this timeless story using thecompany’s unique blend of classicaltechnique and storytelling.


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FRiDAy 3 July 7.30PM

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RiChARD DiGAnCE Many people sing, play guitar and tell storiesbut not many have supported Steve Martin,Robin williams or played a guitar duet withBrian May of Queen, Richard digance has.


ThuRSDAy 2 July 7.30PM

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A TRiBuTE TOFRAnkiE vAlli & ThE FOuR SEASOnS Supported by X-entricity Theatre’s ‘Songs from the Shows’

The Silhouettes are herefordshire’s most popularFrankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute act,bringing you all their greatest hits includingSherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and My Eyes AdoredYou! They will be supported by the exceptionalhome-grown talent of x-entricity Theatre,presenting all their favourite songs from theshows. Be prepared to go on a journey oflaughter and tears with this high energy eveningof the best of west End and Broadway.

This is a fundraiser for The Courtyard and X-entricity.

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SATuRDAy 27 JunE FROM 8.30PM

WYE vALLEY BREWERY OPEn MIC nIGHTCome along and watch, oreven better...take part in thecomedy tent!

If you would like to take part contact us at The Courtyard [email protected] call 01432 340555.

If you would like to watch,there is no need to pre-book,just come along on the night,sit back and enjoy the freeentertainment. A word ofcaution, this event is not forsensitive ears and is suitable for adults only.


THInkInG dRInkERSGUIdE TO THE LEGEndS OF LIqUORAlcohol: one minute a soulmate, the next a psychopath; itcan be both creative muse andpesky mischief-maker. Slideonto the bar stool of discoveryand enjoy several free deluxedrinks as the Thinking drinkersexplore the liquid lives of history’s most extraordinaryelbow-benders. Alexander theGreat, humphrey Bogart,dorothy Parker, Frank Sinatra and winston Churchill star in this brand new show from award-winning drinks experts.

TICkETS £16,COnCESSIOnS £15

“For serious and not so serious devotees of legalrecreational consumables,the ‘Thinking Drinkers Guideto Alcohol’ is your bible”Dan Aykroyd

Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June

It’s that time of yearagain where TheCourtyard will transforminto a comedy hub offestivity! This timearound we havesomething for everyonein the lively arts centre.

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MusicThroughout the weekend there willbe FREE music to entertain youbefore watching one of the acts. The music will be mainly by localtalented musicians taking place in theMarquee from 5pm on Friday, from

4pm on Saturday and 12noon onSunday. keep an eye out on socialmedia and The Courtyard website forthe line up nearer the time...

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SATuRDAy 27 JunE 6PM

AIRPLAnE (12A)dIRECTORS: Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker, david ZuckerSTARRInG: Leslie nielsen, Julie Hagerty,Lloyd Bridges

USA, 1980, 1 hour 28 minutes

when an airplane crew aretaken ill the only personcapable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly. Just don't call him Shirley. For sight gags and send-upsnobody since has betteredAirplane. A masterpiece of off-the-wall comedy!


AIRPLAnE 2 – THE SEqUEL (12A)dIRECTORS: ken FinklemanSTARRInG: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty,Lloyd Bridges

USA, 1982, 1 hour 20 minutes

A faulty computer causes apassenger space shuttle tohead straight for the Sun.Can Ted Striker save the dayand get the shuttle back ontrack – again?

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SunDAy 28 JunE 7.30PM

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MICHAEL WHITEHALL CHATS BACk

with a new series of Backchat on air at the moment we

are delighted to offer audiences the opportunity to

meet the senior of the two whitehall’s.

Michael whitehall is a producer, talent agent, author and

latterly a television personality. As a theatrical agent he

represented celebrities such as Colin Firth and dame

Judi dench before going on to form two production

companies, havahall Pictures (with Nigel havers), and

whitehall Films which produced TV programmes such

as Bertie and Elizabeth, Noah's Ark, Element of Doubt,

The Good Guys and A Perfect Hero.


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JAMES CAMPBEll’SCOMEDy FOR kiDSSTUdIO THEATRE

For children over 6, their parents and anyone who likescomedy without the rudewords, a show which might or might not discuss lollipopladies, quantum chromatic disruption machinesand tartan badgers.



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Got a problem? Need a sympathetic ear? Jack and his panel of experts are here to help. whether it’s relationships, career advice,personal worries or somethingas simple as how to tell your

emotionally stunted in-lawsyou no longer want them inyour life. Come along andshare your troubles withJack – and in no way havethem ridiculed in front of alive audience.

TICkETS £18.50

SunDAy 28 JunE 7PM

MEn in GEnERAlSTUdIO THEATRE

Men In General mix à cappellaclassics with comedy, adviceon relationships, what not towear and the tender side ofblokedom. Includes highly interactive flights of fancy.Fast-moving and funny.

A five-piece force of malevocal antics not to be missed.The show includes indoorparachute jumping, a roadmovie, a painting by Edwardhopper, unusual hobbies formen, a pub at midnight andmistakes anyone could make.


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WRITE ON FESTivAl The Courtyard celebrate local

writing as part of the Write OnFestival. Below are a list of all theevents happening throughout theweek, it is designed for you topick and choose.

More information about the plays will be added to The Courtyard’s website

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wEDnESDAy 1 July

hAnGinG hEnRy 6.15PM

by Susan Ffrench how will the family break freefrom henry’s domineering nature? Fiona is ready to quit buthenry discovers her past secretsand threatens exposure.

SCRATCh PiECES 7PM

Can Maone Die, Future Behindyou and Bridge of Sighs, more information online.

lADy OF ThE SOuTh8PM

by Anthony Jenkins

CAll OF DuTy 8.45PM

by David wood This play centres on the conflictbetween duty to God and to ourfellow man. In her 1949 meetingwith the BBC Radio Producer,Alan Burgess, Gladys Aylward,the parlourmaid who became theworld's most famous missionary in China, tells hermoving story. Gradually, Gladys’inner struggle emerges.

ThuRSDAy 2 July lADy TERESA'S COMPAniOn 6.15PM

by Alison leigh

FiSh in ThE SEA 7PM

by Martin Drury Corisande and dennis aregetting ready for a blinddate. Corisande isprofessional, bookish andfeminist; dennis rough andready. A disaster waiting tohappen or a romanticencounter with a future?

FRiDAy 3 July MAIn HOUSE BlinD DATE 6.15PM

by Alun howell From the wilds of wales he has a traditional background in literature and a need to write forthe widest possible audience. hehas had several productions atthe Swansea Grand. his work isentertaining with a concern forissues which worry people todayand will always do.

PiGlAnD 7PM

by Mariela Stevenson England…in the all too near future.

Three pig-farming sisters andtheir patriotic mother maintain asuccessful cottage industry byway of an unusual relationshipwith the Authorities

ThE zEnnORlAnTERn 8PM

by nigel knowles d.h Lawrence and his Germanwife Frieda are exiled inZennor during the Great war.The authorities consider themseditious aliens, saying theirwindow lanterns is a signal toGerman submarines.

SATuRDAy 4 July MAIn HOUSE ThE wiTChES OF Dilwyn 6.15PM

by Tony hobbs The play revolves round three actresses who, tired of playing thewitches in Macbeth, travel to thevillage of dilwyn and stay with themother of Mavis, their leader.

ThE MAGnETiC DiARiES 7PM

by Sarah James The Magnetic Diariesre-envisages the characters andstoryline of Gustave Flaubert’smasterpiece Madame Bovaryin a modern twenty-first century English setting. The contemporary heroine, EmmaBailey, battles with romantic idealism, illusions about love, astifling middle-class lifestyle,boredom and depression.

wednesday 1 - Saturday 4 July

£6 PER SHOW £11 FORALL EvEnTS PER dAY

All information about theplays will be online atwww.courtyard.org.uk onthe run up to the festival

FRiDAy 10 & SATuRDAy 11 July 7.30PM

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2FACED DAnCEAlPhAFeaturing an explosive recipe of urban and classical dance styles including breakdance, street dance andurban contemporary, Alpha will be an evening of high-energy, creativity and talent from the young people of our community.

Join 2Faced dance Company as they take to the stagewith a stunning showcase of talent from all of the childrenand young people from the company’s high-calibrecommunity and youth dance programmes.

This inspiring evening, featuring over 120 local youngperformers, will be sure to have you dancing in your seats!

TICkETS £15/£12SATuRDAy 4 July 7.30PM

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SOliD GOlD70S ShOw have fond memories of Pans People andEurovision, Luke Skywalker and Saturday NightFever, danny and Sandy... dastardly andMuttley? This is the show for you... come andhave the top of the pops time of your life.

Glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads andparty anthems from Sweet, T Rex, Queen,Elton John, 10CC, david Essex, Suzi Quatro,david Cassidy, ELo, The Carpenters, osmonds,Bay City Rollers and more plus the super-coolband have performed with Mike oldfield, Asiaand ultravox.

Platforms, flares, cat suits, tank tops, boobtubes and air guitars welcome!


SATuRDAy 18 July 2PM

STUdIO THEATRE

ChiCkEn liCkEn A baby chick is born and thinks the sky is falling down. on the way to tell the king, she meets hennyPenny, ducky Lucky & Turkey Lurkey, but there's ashocking surprise!

Chicken Licken grows up to be the Little Red hen andasks her friends to help her make bread, but no onewants to play! Mixed into this recipe of food, puppetsand music is the story of Little Red hen and the slyFoxy Loxy. will she outwit him and save her stuffing?

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ThE RAT PACklivEThis Rat Pack tribute show perfectlycaptures not only the wonderfulmusic and comedy of the originallegends, but also the remarkablepersonalities of the stars who trulyruled the entertainment world.

Featured hits by dean includeEverybody Loves Somebody, Volareand Memories are Made of This.Sammy’s hits include Black Magicand Me and My Shadow. Frank’s hitsinclude Fly Me to the Moon, My Kindof Town and - or course - My Way.Together there’s New York, Luck BeA Lady and the Lady is a Tramp.


ThuRSDAy 16 – SATuRDAy 18 July 7.30PM(MATinEE SATuRDAy 18 July 2.30PM) MAIn HOUSE

ThE COuRTyARD SEniOR yOuTh ThEATRE PRESEnT

hEROThe Courtyard’s Senior youth Theatrehave worked with Playwright, JamesBaldwin to create a play about the Firstworld war from the real life stories ofpeople from this County. The performance is set to be anexplosive and emotionally chargedpiece which uncovers stories of love,struggle, violence and above allcourage. The youth Theatre have beenawarded funding from The heritageLottery to devise the production andworking with the library, local museumsand historians from the county to builda big picture as they research the work.It is a subject which touches all of us insome way or another and proves onceagain that we all have such a strongbond to each other despite the barriersof language, culture and desire. .TICkETS £12.50,COnCESSIOnS £10

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SATuRDAy 25 July 11AM & 2.30PM

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ThE BASil BRuSh ShOw Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding abilityto entertain and make people of all ages laughand smile. he’s cheeky, irreverent, charming,naughty, quick-witted, scheming and foxy, but atthe same time he’s kind, caring and affectionate.

Basil has celebrated over 50 years inentertainment and The Basil Brush Show onBBC TV was seen by millions of viewer everyweek for 14 years. The show was BAFTAnominated and voted best comedy show on TV.

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ThAT'll BE ThE DAy30Th AnnivERSARy SPECiAlPrepare for a nostalgia partyextravaganza as the legendary That’ll BeThe day appears with its Brand New 30thAnniversary Special!

The nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll varietyspectacular features a fantastic line up ofknock-out hits from the 50s, 60s &70s,plus more hilarious comedy!TICkETS: £21, COnCESSIOnS: £20

wEDnESDAy 29 July 1PM & 3PM

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TREE Fu TOM Join CBeebies star, Tree Fu Tom, as he takes tothe stage in his first nationwide ‘live’ tour!

Follow Tom, Twigs, Ariela and friends on anaction packed adventure through the magicalworld of Treetopolis! After finding a dusty oldmap, Tom decides to follow where it leads andsee if it will take them to any mysterioushidden treasure - but it’s not an easy route tofollow. Tom and his friends must travel throughwild weather and catch the mischievousMushas who are making trouble along the way!

Full of fun, music and laughter, Tom will needyour help to do the Tree Fu moves that couldhelp save the day.TICkETS: £13.50, COnCESSIOnS: £11.50FAMILY TICkET £42

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FRiDAy 27 MARCh – SunDAy 17 MAy

(11 yEARS) BARACCAPRESEnTS: nO iS E SCREEnPRinT: STRAwDOGS, zElOOT AnD OThERSArtists include, Strawdogs, Zeloot and others.

MOnDAy 8 JunE - FRiDAy 16 July

ww1 inSTAllATiOn To coincide with the Courtyard’s production ofBirdsong, Flux are working with five artists to create home’ an installation thatcaptures the intimate momentwhen hundreds of thousands of soldiers left their homes andwent to join the troops for ww1.

FRiDAy 22 MAy – SunDAy 12 July

MADE in knuCklAS:ThE villAGE ShOwMade in Knucklas: the Villageshow is an insight into the art and cultural life of a smallvillage on the welsh side of the border of England and wales.

ExHIBITIOnSMARCH - JULY

ThuRSDAy 23 July 7.30PMAn AUdIEnCEWITH MEL AndCOkY GIEdROYCMel and Coky will discusstheir roles in television witheach other. Mel will talkfrom her perspective as a comedian (the Mel and Suething, French and Saunders), as a writer(Slice, From here toMaternity and Downsized)and as a presenter of hitshows such as The GreatBritish Bake-Off, The Giftand Mel and Sue. Tales ofterror, hilarity, deadlinesand how to avoid a soggy bottom.Coky will talk about herrole as the director ofperiod dramas such asOliver Twist, WutheringHeights, the Virgin Queenand the Hour, of thrillerssuch as What remains andof her new departure intouS TV shows which featurewerewolves and vampires.Sister act will be aninformal chat with clips from their work and a Q&Awith the audience.TICkETS £12,COnCESSIOnS £10

SunDAy 26 July 2.30PM

MAIn HOUSEEnSEMBLE 360TICkETS £15

SunDAy 26 July 5PMMAIn HOUSETHE TRAMP:CHARLIE CHAPLIn FILMTICkETS £8

TuESDAy 8 July 11AM & 2PMSTUdIO THEATREFLOWER ARRAnGInGCome, sit and relax!watch herefordshireunfold before your eyesthrough flowers. Janetwill be on hand todemonstrate, illuminateand inspire with severaldesigns, so that you can take ideas andinspiration (andpossibly some flowers)home with you. Janetloves flowers, and hasstudied their growingand arranging for over20 years. Last year shechaired the verysuccessful FlowerFestival at herefordCathedral and canrelate a busy careerthrough her life in flowers.TICkETS £12

SATuRDAy 1 AuGuST 11AMMAIn HOUSEFERIO SAxOPHOnEqUARTET TICkETS £15

ThREE ChOiRSThe Courtyard is working withthe Three Choirs Festival thisyear, as part of their ThreeChoirs Plus programme. Eventsfor this go on sale on 15 April.

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The Courtyard’s pantomime is back with a ‘Beast’ of a show!Beauty’s family has fallen on hard times and when her father hears of achance to regain some of his fortune, he sets off on a long journey. onhis way home, empty-handed and without the gifts he promised, hegets lost in the forest and takes refuge in a mysterious castle. As he is leaving in the morning, he sees a beautiful rose and picks it to take home. Little does he know that the master of the house, afearsome Beast, has decreed the penalty for picking the roses is death. The Beast promises to spare the father’s life if his beautifuldaughter comes to live with him at the castle. But what will happen to Beauty and will she ever find true love?

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Thurs 10 9.30am 1.30pm Fri 11 9.30am 1.30pm Sat 12 11am 2.30pmMon 14 9.30am 1.30pm Tues 15 9.30am 1.30pm Wed 16 9.30am 1.30pm Thurs 17 9.30am 1.30pm Fri 18 9.30am 1.30pm Sat 19 11am 2.30pm

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Mon 21 11am 2.30pmTues 22 11am 2.30pmWeds 23 11am 2.30pmThurs 24 11am 2.30pmSat 26 2.30pm 4.30pmMon 28 11am 2.30pmTues 29 11am 2.30pmWeds 30 11am 2.30pmThurs 31 11am 2.30pm

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yOuR GiFT TO ThE ARTS in hEREFORDShiRE Leaving a tax free gift in your will is one of the best ways to ensure that The Courtyard remains sustainable for generations to come. our mission is to make our community artsprogramme accessible to all, particularlyyounger and older people. we wish toextend our artistic programme locally andnationally, producing more original, in-housework and collaborate with other artisticbodies to develop herefordshire as apowerhouse of creativity.

what your legacy could pay for...£300 pays for care staff training sessions to enhance the quality of life of older people.£750 pays for a local young person topursue an acting career with a Nationalyouth Theatre Bursary.£1000 pays for a ten week residency in a care home.£5000 pays for a script writer to developa new piece of drama for Senior youthTheatre.

‘Being a part of The Courtyard Youth Theatre is amazing; we learn so many greatthings and it gives me an opportunity to express myself’ youth Theatre Member,aged 14.Leaving a gift in your will is easy to do - all you need to do is talk to a wills specialist(see pages 11 & 15 for further information onour next legacy events supported by LanyonBowdler), or for basic information ondifferent types of legacy giving, visitwww.courtyard.org.uk.

For further information on giving to The Courtyard please talk to the Development Team on 01432 346505 oremail [email protected]

Thank you for supporting future generationsof arts lovers

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Refunds & ExchangesRefunds are only given whenan event has been cancelled.If you are unable to make anevent then tickets may beexchanged (subject toavailability) for anotherperformance of the sameevent. There is anadministration charge of £1to do this. If a show is soldout, the Box office can re-sellthe ticket. If sold there is a £1administration charge perticket, and the ticket will beissued as a credit note.

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Access Step free access to all areas of the building Accessible toilets on all floorsdesignated disabled parking in The Courtyard car parkSpeaking lift at alllevels Access dogs are welcome

Contact the Box Office if you request this brochure in large print or alternativeformats 01432 340555

Wheelchairs: Spaces are available both inthe main house and thestudio with a free seat for aprofessional or registeredcarer. Assistance from one ofThe Courtyard’s Stewards isavailable, please request awheelchair space whenbooking tickets.

visual Impairment: Tactile signage is providedaround the building. Audiodescription is available on selected live shows and films. Audio description is live commentary givenbetween on stage/screendialogue by traineddescribers to help captureatmosphere, costumes,characters and action. This information is relayedthrough a discreet headsetlinked to an infrared system, Shows in the current guidewith audio descriptioninclude:

Birdsong: Sat 13 June 2pm

Beauty and the Beast:Sat 12 december 7pm

Audio enhancement facilitiesare available for events in themain house and the studio.

Hard of Hearing These are available forselected film screenings.Look online or ask at Boxoffice for a list of what’savailable.

Parent & Baby: These facilities are found on the ground floor.

Car parking: There is a pay and displaycar park at The Courtyard.Spaces are limited. Pleaseensure that you park in adesignated bay and displaythe ticket as parkingenforcement is in operation.users of The Courtyardattending or taking part inactivities over four hours canpurchase a £2.50 (£3 from 1April) day permit from theBox office.Further car parks areavailable at old Market,Merton Meadow and Garrickhouse off Blackfriars Street.

Please respect ourneighbours and do not parkin local residential streets orotherwise cause obstruction.

Getting here: The Courtyard is situated incentral hereford on EdgarStreet, opposite herefordunited Football Club. TheCourtyard is five minutesaway from the old MarketShopping Centre, and withineasy reach of the railway andbus stations. For local bustimes look online atwww.herefordshire.gov.uk/transport

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The management reserves the right to refuse admission, to provide alternative seats to those purchased or to make changes to the advertised programme. Latecomers cannot always be guaranteed entry. Childrenover the age of 18 month must havetheir own seat.Each ticket has an Investment FundLevy added to the price, for all mainhouse shows this is £1, and for studioshows it is 50p.

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