New ISSUE No.5 Autumn 2019 · 2019. 8. 13. · Don Adam Perera is a classical guitarist and teacher whose wide repertoire spans many genres, including classical, romantic, tango and

Autumn 2019ISSUE No.5

www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk BOX OFFICE 0333 666 3366

MONDAY11.15 Adult Ballet Level 3/4

12.30 Adult Ballet Level 2/3

13.30 Adult Ballet Pointework

15.45 RAD Ballet Pre-Primary tbc

16.15 RAD Ballet Primary

16.15 RAD Ballet G2

17.00 RAD Ballet G1

17.00 RAD Ballet G3

19.00 Adult Ballet Adv/Professional

19.15 Adult Ballet Beginners

TUESDAY16.15 RAD Ballet G1

17.00 RAD Ballet G2

WEDNESDAY14.00 Ballet Babes

16.00 RAD Ballet Primary 1

16.15 RAD Ballet G3


17.00 RAD Ballet G6

17.15 RAD Ballet G5

18.00 Ballet Pointework - Seniors

THURSDAY16.15 RAD Ballet G4

17.00 RAD Ballet G5

17.45 Ballet Pointe/Freework G4/G5

18.45 Adult Ballet Advanced Rep

19.45 Adult Ballet Levels 2/3

FRIDAY10.15 Adult Barre + Stretch / Pointe

11.15 Adult Ballet Level 4


14.00 Ballet Babes

16.00 RAD Ballet Pre-Primary


16.30 RAD Ballet G1

17.15 RAD Ballet G4

SATURDAY9.15 Scholars 1 - Ballet (Pink G1/G2)

9.15 Scholars 2 - Ballet (Navy G3/G4)

11.30 Scholars 3 - Ballet (Navy G5)

11.30 Scholars 4 - Ballet (Burgundy Inter+)

12.15 Scholars 4 - Pointe (Burgundy Inter+)

13.00 Ballet Open Class - Professional

14.30 Performance Rehearsals (by appt)

MONDAY17.00 GCSE Dance (1 + 2 year course)

18.30 GCSE Dance (2 year course)

TUESDAY15.45 Tap - Broadway Juniors

17.00 Tap - Broadway Teens

17.45 Jazz - Broadway Teens

18.30 Tap - Broadway Adv Seniors

19.30 Jazz - Commercial Seniors

WEDNESDAY10.15 Adult Tap Intermediate

17.15 Contemporary Juniors

18.00 GCSE Choreography

18.00 Contemporary Mids

18.45 Contemporary Seniors

THURSDAY16.15 Streetdance Juniors

16.45 Streetdance Mids 1


18.15 Streetdance Seniors/Adv

19.00 Adult Tap Beginners

FRIDAY

SATURDAY10.00 Lyrical/Contemporary 11-16

10.00 Musical Theatre - West End Juniors

10.30 Tap - all levels

10.30 Jazz 1 Mids

11.00 Jazz 2 Seniors

DANCE & FITNESS CLASSES

MONDAY9.30 Pilates

10.30 Pilates

11.15 Ballet Level 3/4


13.30 Ballet Pointework

18.45 Yoga 1

19.00 Ballet Advanced / Professional

19.15 Ballet Beginners

20.15 Yoga 2

TUESDAY9.30 Pilates

13.00 Flamenco

18.30 Pole Attack 1

19.30 Pole Attack 2

19.30 Pilates 1

20.30 Pilates 2

20.30 Pole Attack 3

WEDNESDAY10.15 Tap Intermediate

19.00 Power Hoops

19.45 Barre Concept

19.45 Burlex

THURSDAY9.45 Barre Concept

18.45 Ballet Advanced Repertoire

19.00 Tap Beginners

19.00 Pilates 1


20.00 Pilates 2

FRIDAY10.15 Ballet Barre + Stretch / Pointe

11.15 Ballet Level 4


SATURDAY13.00 Ballet Open Class - Professionals

VYNE DANCE ACADEMY CLASSESADULT CLASSES

DANCE & FITNESS BALLETMUSICAL THEATRE | EDUCATION CONTEMPORARY | TAP | JAZZ

Berkhamsted Arts Centre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 1EH | Tel. 01442 818283

For more information or to book classes: email [email protected]

PRIVATE TUITION

...in Ballet, Tap, Dance,

Acting and Singing also

available, for Exams(LAMDA

and LCM) or Auditions.

Please call or email

for availability

MONDAY9.30 Pilates (Fletcher)

10.45 Pilates (Fletcher)

11.15 Ballet Level 3/4 Advanced

12.15 Ballet Level 2/3 Intermediate


14.00 Tap - Adult Level 1

19.00 Ballet Adult level 1

18.45 Yoga (Meditation)

20.15 Yoga (Meditation)

TUESDAY9.30 Pilates Exercise

12.45 Flamenco

17.30 Tap - Adult Inter / Improvers

18.15 RAD Ballet Repertoire Level 3/4

18.30 Pole Attack 1

19.30 Pole Attack 2

19.15 Commercial/Street Jazz Seniors

19.15 Pilates 1

20.15 Pilates 2

20.30 Pole Attack 3

WEDNESDAY18.15 RAD Ballet Repertoire Level 2

19.45 Barre Concept

20.00 Burlex


18.30 Tap - Adult Advanced

19.00 Tap - Adult Level 1

19.15 Jazz - Adults

19.30 Pilates

20.00 Ballet Levels 2/3

FRIDAY10.15 Ballet Barre + Stretch



SATURDAY14.00 Ballet Open Class - Professionals

ADULT CLASSES

DANCE & FITNESS

VYNE DANCE ACADEMY CLASSES

MONDAY11.15 Ballet Level 3/4 Advanced

12.15 Ballet Level 2/3 Intermediate


15.45 RAD Ballet Pre Primary


16.15 RAD Ballet G1

17.00 RAD Ballet G4

19.00 Ballet Adult level 1


16.45 RAD Ballet G2

18.15 RAD Ballet Repertoire Level 3/4

WEDNESDAY16.30 Pointe G4

17.00 RAD Ballet G5

17.45 RAD Ballet Inter Theory

18.30 RAD Ballet Intermediate

18.15 RAD Ballet Repertoire Level 2


17.00 Ballet Pointework G5/6

17.45 RAD Ballet Intermediate

17.45 Stretch & Conditioning

20.00 Ballet Levels 2/3






17.00 RAD Ballet G3

SATURDAY9.15 Scholars A/B - Ballet (G3/G4)

12.30 Scholars 3 - Ballet (G5/G6)

12.30 Scholars 4 - Ballet (Inters/Adv)

13.15 Scholars 4 - Ballet Pointe (G6 /

Inters/Adv)

14.00 Ballet Open Class - Professionals

RAD BALLET & STRETCH

MONDAY14.00 Tap - Adult Level 1

17.00 GCSE Dance (1st year course)

17.45 GCSE Dance (1st/2nd years)

18.00 A Level Dance

TUESDAY16.00 ISTD Tap Grade 2

16.45 ISTD Tap & Modern Grade 1

17.30 Street Kids 9-12

17.30 Tap - Adult Inter / Improvers

19.15 Commercial/Street Jazz Seniors

WEDNESDAY17.45 Contemporary Mids

18.30 Contemporary GCSE


THURSDAY18.30 Tap - Adult Advanced

19.15 Jazz - Adults

FRIDAY

SATURDAY10.00 Jazz Juniors (Scholars A & B)

10.30 Musical Theatre (Scholars A & B)

11.00 Musical Theatre (Scholars C & D)

11.00 Tap Juniors (Scholars A & B)

11.45 Jazz Seniors (Scholars C & D)

MUSICAL THEATRE | EDUCATION CONTEMPORARY | TAP | JAZZ


PRIVATE LESSONS

Dance, Acting & Singing

For exams (RAD, ISTD,

LAMDA & LCM) or

auditions

For more information or to book classes: [email protected] Arts Centre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 1EH | Tel. 01442 818283

Pages 7-9We are thrilled to kick off the Autumn season with some exciting LIVE performances on stage, from music gigs to a Comedy Night; perfect for

the intimate setting of the Vyne Theatre. Now is the perfect chance to acquaint yourselves with some great artists, musicians and comedians without having to travel too far!

Pages 12-18Introducing our new season of artsLIVE screenings from the National Theatre,

the West End, Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet, and the Bolshoi Ballet.

Whatever your taste, whether you are regular or a first-time guest, we hope you enjoy the Vyne Theatre's new season.

Director: Corinna ChuteTheatre Manager: Tom GribbyArtwork: Simon Blanchard

Office hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm

For further information and enquiries for group bookings/concessions contact:

BERKHAMSTED ARTS CENTRE www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk

Tel 01442 818283

Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk | 3

S O C I E T Y

berkhamsted.com/society

Friday 11 OctoberWine tasting with… Father Michael Eggleton

Thursday 5 DecemberAn audience with… Simon Weston CBE

Creating Community

@berkosociety

We invite you to join us at the following community events to be held at

Berkhamsted School

QUALITY PRE-LOVED FURNITURE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES MIXED WITH SOME UNIQUE PIECES YOU WON’T FIND ON THE HIGH STREETCOME AND FIND YOUR NEXT RE-LOVEOpen Mon to Sat 10am – 5pmVisit Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted HP4 1EHCall 01442 874356Email returnedtoglory@stf rancis.org.ukShare returnedtoglory

All profi ts to The Hospice of St Francis

WE’VE GOTSOMETHING

YOU’LL RE-LOVE OPEN 6 DAYS

A WEEK

DOING UP ORBUYING A HOME?ON A BUDGET?LOVE UNIQUE FURNITURE ANDHOME ACCESSORIES?

QUALITY PRE-LOVED FURNITURE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES MIXED WITH SOME UNIQUE PIECES YOU WON’T FIND ON THE HIGH STREETCOME AND FIND YOUR NEXT RE-LOVEOpen Mon to Sat 10am – 5pmVisit Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted HP4 1EHCall 01442 874356Email returnedtoglory@stf rancis.org.ukShare returnedtoglory

All profi ts to The Hospice of St Francis

WE’VE GOTSOMETHING

YOU’LL RE-LOVE OPEN 6 DAYS

A WEEK

DOING UP ORBUYING A HOME?ON A BUDGET?LOVE UNIQUE FURNITURE ANDHOME ACCESSORIES?

6 | Previews available at www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk

A triumphant evening of world class ballet at The Vyne!July 6 marked the introduction of our brand new Ballet Gala Series with rising stars from the English National Ballet! This extraordinary opportunity for both the audience and the dancers to enjoy an immersive ballet experience, provided a highly privileged insight into the skills of dancers from one of the world’s most exciting companies. With some of the most jaw-dropping feats of physical skill, the packed audience showed its appreciation of the phenomenal athleticism and artistry with a standing ovation, marking the end of a glorious programme of solos and pas de deux from International Classical Ballet Repertoire.

We are delighted to announce our next Ballet Gala on 14 March 2019 – further details in the forthcoming new year brochure.

Berkhamsted Ballet SocietyBy joining the Berkhamsted Ballet Society, you can support our efforts to bring international teachers and choreographers to the Vyne Theatre for open workshops and masterclasses. You can also be a patron of our On Stage our forthcoming Ballet Events with advance booking options and special discounts on masterclasses and performances.

Membership includes:

n Any Academy dance/fitness class per week (worth £350)

n 2 free tickets to any Ballet Vyne Company performances

n 2 free tickets to all Masterclasses/Lectures

n 2 free tickets to all Academy performances including the Adult Dance Cabaret

n Preferential Seating to all Theatre events and screenings.

n First option on our brand new international cultural trips

n Invitations to all official Vyne press events

n Advance booking notifications for all screenings and artsLIVE Events

Although the artsLIVE tickets to screenings are not included in the membership, they run alongside the Membership events in perfect harmony!

Your support will be hugely welcome to help us guarantee the quality and variety of our unique dance programmes.

Please contact us for full membership details.


Don Perera Friday 13 September8.00pm

Live performance

Don Adam Perera is a classical guitarist and teacher whose wide repertoire spans many genres, including classical, romantic, tango and Spanish. Don achieved Grade 8 in classical guitar aged 12 and entered the Royal Academy of Music Junior Department aged 14. He has won first place in numerous music festivals (guitar) since the age of nine. After graduating from Trinity College of Music, where he won the Montague Cleeve guitarist award in 2008, he travelled South America to explore both the culture and native Tango music. Don then returned to Trinity where he completed his Master of Music degree in guitar performance.

Running alongside the artsLIVE Screenings, we

are proud to present the The Vyne Theatre’s

forthcoming Performances Programme of live

Music, Comedy and Dance events. Enjoy the

Vyne’s intimate and atmospheric setting with a

fabulous range of music, gigs, comedy nights,

classical concerts, masterclasses, and even a

Ballet Gala with performers from the English

National Ballet. Browse through the following

pages for full details on the forthcoming ON

STAGE Performances at the Vyne Theatre and

book your tickets well in advance as the

in-house shows are usually sold out!

For the full list of both On Stage Performances

and artsLIVE cinema, visit our online box office at

berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk

ENJOY THE NEW SEASON!COMING SOON...n Budapest Cafe Orchestra

n Gala of Stars


Dervish Sunday 22 September8.00pm

Live performance

Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rio to Glastonbury. Dervish includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.

The Guardian says: “Dervish are simply brilliant... they carry Irish history with them.” They are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances, which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs.

The Slocan Ramblers+Support

Saturday 19 October

8.00pm

Live performance

The Slocan Ramblers (2019 Juno Award Nominees) are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene with a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan.

The Urban Folk Quartet

Stand Up Comedy Night

Friday 22 November

8.00pm

Live performance

Saturday 26 October

7.00pm

Live performance

The Urban Folk Quartet’s distinguishing features have only a little to do with the traditional idea of genre. Yes, this is fiddle-led music that draws heavily from celtic dance forms and traditional song but from there on in it is unlike any folk band you have ever heard. The UFQ’s approach to the folk ethos is to embrace any and every influence from funk grooves to middle-eastern melodies, Afrobeat to north Indian rhythms.

Presenting the BIG Comedy Night at The Vyne Theatre. A night of first class stand-up comedy, hosted by the fantastic Paul Revill. Joining him will be Simon Evans, one of the UK’s best known comedians; Ian Stone, ranked amongst the Top 10 British stand-ups by The Independent; and Steve Best, whose silliness will leave you aching with laughter. Plus support from local comics Andy Pethick and Nicholas Shaun. An exciting and hilarious night of entertainment is all but guaranteed (no refunds).


Andy Pethwick

Paul Revill

Ian Stone

Simon Evans

Nicholas Shaun

Steve Best


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FULLY AIR-CONDITIONEDLICENSED BAR

l Performance venue, perfect for rehearsals, workshops, presentations

l Full lighting and sound system with technician

l Versatile and flexible seating

l Fully licensed barl Great space for social

events or private parties, wedding receptions

THEATRE AVAILABLE TO HIRE

Enquiries welcome. Please call 01442 818283 or email via our website

DervishSEPT

22SUN 8.00pm

BC4RM

Don Perera

SEPT

13FRI 8.00pm

LIVE

The Slocan Ramblers

OCT

19SAT 8.00pm

BC4RM

Stand Up Comedy Night OCT

26SAT 7.00pm

BIG COMEDY NIGHT

The Urban Folk Quartet

NOV

22FRI 8.00pm

BC4RM


The Nutcracker

DEC

22SUN 2.00pm

ROYAL BALLET

More titles to be announced - please check our website

for all the latest information...

Concerto/ Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III NOV

10SUN 2.00pm

ROYAL BALLET

Coppelia

DEC

10TUE 7.15pm

ROYAL BALLET

NOV

10SUN 7.30pm

WEST END

Present Laughter

NOV

28THUR 7.00pm

NATIONAL THEATRE

Fleabag SEPT

12THUR 7.00pm

NATIONAL THEATRE

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

OCT

17THUR 7.00pm

NATIONAL THEATRE

One Man, Two Guvnors SEPT

26THUR 7.00pm

NATIONAL THEATRE

Don Giovanni

OCT

13SUN 2.00pm

ROYAL OPERA

Raymonda

OCT

27SUN 3.00pm

BOLSHOI BALLET

Le Corsaire

NOV

17SUN 3.00pm

BOLSHOI BALLET

Hansard

NOV

7THUR 7.00pm

NATIONAL THEATRE

Don Pasquale

OCT

24THUR 7.30pm

ROYAL OPERA


See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to cinemas from London’s West End.

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.

Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.

Playing to sold-out audiences in New York and London, don’t miss your chance to see this ‘legitimately hilarious show’ (New Yorker), broadcast live to a cinema near you.

Fleabag Thursday 12 September7.00pm (100 mins approx)

As Live

artsLIVE

COMING SOON...n THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Royal Ballet)

n GISELLE (Bolshoi)

n LA BOHEME (Royal Opera House)

n KINKY BOOTS (West End Musical)

For the full list of both On Stage Performances

and artsLIVE Cinema, visit our online box

office at berkhamstedarscentre.co.uk

ENJOY THE NEW SEASON!

Immerse yourself and experience some

of the world’s greatest performances,

brought to you live via satellite or

recorded, straight to the Vyne Theatre’s

big screen! Featuring events from the

National Theatre, West End Theatre,

Royal Opera, Royal Ballet and Bolshoi

Ballet, our artsLIVE season ensures you

have the best seat in the house, all in

the comfort of our fully air-conditioned

auditorium with surround sound.

One Man, Two Guvnors

Thursday 26 September

7.00pm (210 mins approx)

As live

Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from host of the The Late Late Show, James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guvnors returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers.

Holed up at The Cricketers’ Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

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Don Giovanni Sunday 13 October2.00pm (210 mins approx)

As live

Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit, anger... and retribution! The new Royal Opera Season begins with Mozart’s engaging masterpiece, which follows Don Giovanni, the women he serially seduces, and the vengeance that finally catches up with him.

The opera is renowned for its ever-shifting portrayals of complex characters, fast-moving action and mix of the comic and the heartfelt. A cast of international singers –both familiar and making Royal Opera debuts –under conductor Hartmut Haenchen perform the glorious arias and ensembles of this opera favourite.


Don Pasquale Thursday 24 October7.30pm (150 mins approx)

As live

Royal Opera favourite Bryn Terfel heads the cast for this new production of Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama across two generations.

The witty story of a middle-aged man whose supposed young wife runs rings around him – with her own ulterior romantic purpose in mind –has long delighted and surprised audiences, not least as presented with the sparkle of its music and the virtuoso skill of its performers.

Damiano Michieletto’s exhilarating production shows how contemporary the characters still are and how immediate and touching the story remains.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Thursday 17 October


As live

A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences.

Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom.


Raymonda is betrothed to Jean de Brienne, a gallant knight who pledged to go on a crusade led by the King of Hungary. When her beloved leaves, Abderakhman, a foreign knight, makes a bid for the hand of Raymonda and threatens her fate when she rejects him…

Raymonda is a must-see of the Bolshoi, a work of living dance history. Being one of legendary choreographer Marius Petipa’s final works, he fully armed this ballet with beautiful court scenes, romantic corps de ballet dances, Hungarian czardas and a title role suited for the most outstanding ballerina.

Raymonda Sunday 27 October3.00pm (180 mins approx)

As live

See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this brand-new play by Simon Wood, broadcast live from the National Theatre in London.

It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport.

Don’t miss this witty and devastating portrait of the governing class, directed by Simon Godwin and part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday season.

Hansard Thursday 7 November7.00pm (180 mins approx)

As live


From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins in the works of Marius Petipa, to the home-grown choreographers who put British ballet on the world stage, this mixed programme highlights the versatility of the Company.

Petipa’s Raymonda Act III is Russian classical ballet summarized in one act, full of sparkle and precise technique, while Ashton’s Enigma Variationsis quintessentially British in every way – from its score by Elgar and period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, to Ashton’s signature style, the essence of British ballet.

Concerto, MacMillan’s fusion of classical technique with a contemporary mind, completes a programme that shows the breadth of The Royal Ballet’sheritage.

Concerto Enigma Variations Raymonda Act III

Sunday 10 November


As Live

42nd Street– The Musical

Sunday 10 November


As live

WEST END

42nd Street, the legendary Broadway musical theatre classic, is a “glorious” (★★★★★Express) and “utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz” (★★★★★Times). Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway, this is the largest ever staging of the Tony® Award-winning musical and it was filmed live at the magnificent Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Directed by the show author, Mark Bramble, this “achingly beautiful revival of an American classic” (★★★★★Telegraph) stars national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock, Tom Lister as Julian Marsh, Berkhamsted’s Clare Halse as Peggy Sawyer and Philip Bertioli as Billy Lawlor, performing with a dazzling tap-dancing and show-stopping ensemble cast. Featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money, Lullaby Of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Dames and I Only Have Eyes For You.


Matthew Warchus directs Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter.

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Captured live from The Old Vic in London, Present Laughter is a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

Present Laughter

Thursday 28 November


As live

On the bazaar square of Andrinopolis, the Pacha is struck by the beauty of Medora and tries to buy her, but the lovely young woman is not for sale. As the transaction is about to come to a close, Medora is kidnaped by Conrad, a charming corsair who catches her eye...The ballet Bolshoi Prima Ballerina,the “mesmerizing” Ekaterina Krysanova and Leading Soloist Igor Tsvirko ignite Medora and Conrad’s passion with undeniable intensity. Le Corsaire remains a breathtaking production reworked by Alexei Ratmansky, who has created enough dancing for nearly the entire troupe, along with luxurious cinematic sets and a shipwreck, bringing the magic of this company to life.

Le Corsaire Sunday 17 November3.00pm (180 mins approx)

As live


This glorious production of The Nutcracker, created by Peter Wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite. It is Christmas Eve and Herr Drosselmeyer the magician sweeps young Clara away on a fantasy adventure in which time is suspended, the family living - room becomes a great battlefield, and a magical journey takes them through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets. Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and The Royal Ballet’s captivating dancin including an exquisite pas de deux between the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince, make this Nutcracker the quintessential Christmas experience.

A Christmas treat for the whole family and a classic with a special place in the hearts of ballet fans around the world.

The Nutcracker Sunday 22 December2.00pm (180 mins approx)

As live

A classic returns to The Royal Ballet repertory with Ninettede Valois’ charming and funny Coppélia–a story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls.

The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’ delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic timing of the whole Company. Osbert Lancaster’s designs bring a colourful storybook world to life in this Christmas treat for the whole family.

Coppelia Tuesday 10 December7.15pm (150 mins approx)

As live


GENERAL INFORMATIONPRIVATE HIRE:All areas of Berkhamsted Arts Centre are available to hire.

The Theatre area is a versatile space with flexible seating, air-conditioning, full lighting and sound. It can be tailored to suit your needs: for rehearsals, performances, shows and workshops. Together with a fully licensed bar serving hot beverages as well as alcoholic drinks and snacks, it makes the perfect venue for social events, music gigs and parties.

We have five studio spaces, fully air conditioned with mirrors and barres, some with sprung floors. All have WIFI and Bluetooth sound systems.

There is also a meeting room available with a projector and screen, and a Therapy Room with hydraulic treatment couch available to hire, either long term or for one-off sessions.

For a virtual tour, visit: www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk

HOW TO BOOK:• All tickets are subject to availability

• In person at Berkhamsted Arts Centre Monday - Friday 9am – 3pm (excluding Bank Holidays) Tickets can be brought up to half an hour before start of screening. Cards and Cash accepted.

• By telephone: Box Office 0333 666 3366 Booking fee £1.50 per transaction applicable

• Online: www.berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk/booking.php Booking fee £1.50 per transaction applicable

• Seating for most events is unallocated.

• Bar opens 45 minutes before, and serves hot and cold drinks as well as alcoholic beverages

• Concessions are available on some performances and apply to under 16yrs and NUS card holders (proof must be provided)

• Disabled persons with carers should contact the Centre direct to arrange tickets, and to reserve a wheelchair space

• Babes in Arms will only be permitted for certain performances/screenings – please contact the Centre direct to enquire. All Babes in Arms will be required to purchase a special ticket, on the door, for £2, and will only be admitted to U or PG certificate screenings/shows, and can then sit on Parent or Guardian’s lap.

PARKING:• There is limited free parking directly in front of the

Centre and most of Northbridge Road has free on-street parking, subject to availability. We ask our patrons to please park responsibly and with consideration to other road and Centre users. Thank you.

AMBASSADORS:• Our Vyne Ambassadors are important to us and support

us in a variety of ways. If you would like to volunteer and have the chance to watch a show or screening, please contact us.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:• Children are welcome to Berkhamsted Arts Centre

and The Vyne Theatre for our screenings and events; however some shows may not be suitable. We will always endeavour to clearly indicate age suitability but we cannot accept responsibility if patrons do find an event or screening unsuitable for their children, as we are governed by the incoming production companies own recommended age suitability and certification. We suggest contacting the Centre if you are unsure. All children must purchase a ticket for a seat.

• Berkhamsted Arts Centre has a no smoking policy (including e-cigarettes) throughout all areas.

• All patrons must hold a valid ticket for the event to comply with Fire and Safety regulations.

• To avoid disturbing the audience or performers, latecomers will not be permitted entry until there is a suitable break, and only at the discretion of Front of House staff.

• No recording devices or cameras (including mobile phones) will be allowed into any event unless agreed beforehand with the management team, and Berkhamsted Arts Centre reserve the right to refuse admission to any part of the Centre, including the Vyne Theatre, if deemed necessary.

• All ticket holders and patrons consent to filming and sound recordings as members of the audience. Please contact the Centre if you have a query.

• In line with other theatres, Berkhamsted Arts Centre regrets that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded except where an event has had to be cancelled. Please contact the Centre if you have a query and we will endeavour to resolve the issue.

• To enable us to provide the best possible service with ticket purchasing, our ticketing records and information are held on computer. We do not sell or pass on your names and addresses to third parties without your permission. The information is only used to keep you informed of forthcoming events and screenings, or to inform you of any changes affecting the event or your booking, and you will always have the option to opt out of the mailing list if you do not wish to receive further information from Berkhamsted Arts Centre.

ACCESSIBILITY:• We have a disabled access ramp to the front entrance

and throughout the Centre at ground floor level, including the Theatre and Bar areas. There is also a disabled toilet facility.

• We can reserve wheelchair spaces in the Theatre – pleased contact the Centre to make arrangements when booking a ticket, and if you require a seat for a carer.

• Please contact the Centre if you require parking close to the Centre as we will endeavour to reserve a car parking space for you. This is limited and subject to availability, so please enquire in good time.

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COURSES For Adults and Childrenl Dance

l Theatre

l Wellbeing

COMMUNITYl Outreach program

l Health in the Arts

l Collaborative projects

PROFESSIONAL VENUEl State of the

art studios

l Performance space

l artsLIVE cinema

FUNl Holiday

courses

l Interactive cinema

l Trial classes and Taster sessions available

MONDAY11.15 Adult Ballet Level 3/4

12.30 Adult Ballet Level 2/3

13.30 Adult Ballet Pointework

15.45 RAD Ballet Pre-Primary tbc


16.15 RAD Ballet G2

17.00 RAD Ballet G1

17.00 RAD Ballet G3

19.00 Adult Ballet Adv/Professional



17.00 RAD Ballet G2

WEDNESDAY

14.00 Ballet Babes


16.15 RAD Ballet G3


17.00 RAD Ballet G6

17.15 RAD Ballet G5

18.00 Ballet Pointework - Seniors


17.00 RAD Ballet G5

17.45 Ballet Pointe/Freework G4/G5

18.45 Adult Ballet Advanced Rep

19.45 Adult Ballet Levels 2/3

FRIDAY10.15 Adult Barre + Stretch

/ Pointe

11.15 Adult Ballet Level 4


14.00 Ballet Babes



16.30 RAD Ballet G1

17.15 RAD Ballet G4

SATURDAY9.15 Scholars 1 - Ballet (Pin

k G1/G2)

9.15 Scholars 2 - Ballet (Navy G3/G4)

11.30 Scholars 3 - Ballet (Navy G5)

11.30 Scholars 4 - Ballet (Burgundy

Inter+)

12.15 Scholars 4 - Pointe (Burgundy

Inter+)

13.00 Ballet Open Class - Professional

14.30 Performance Rehearsals (by appt)

MONDAY17.00 GCSE Dance (1 + 2 ye

ar course)

18.30 GCSE Dance (2 year course)

TUESDAY15.45 Tap - Broadway Junio

rs

17.00 Tap - Broadway Teens

17.45 Jazz - Broadway Teens

18.30 Tap - Broadway Adv Seniors

19.30 Jazz - Commercial Seniors

WEDNESDAY

10.15 Adult Tap Intermediate

17.15 Contemporary Juniors

18.00 GCSE Choreography

18.00 Contemporary Mids


THURSDAY16.15 Streetdance Juniors



18.15 Streetdance Seniors/Adv

19.00 Adult Tap Beginners

FRIDAY

SATURDAY10.00 Lyrical/Contemporary

11-16

10.00 Musical Theatre - West End

Juniors

10.30 Tap - all levels

10.30 Jazz 1 Mids

11.00 Jazz 2 Seniors


MONDAY9.30 Pilates

10.30 Pilates




18.45 Yoga 1

19.00 Ballet Advanced / Professional


20.15 Yoga 2

TUESDAY9.30 Pilates

13.00 Flamenco

18.30 Pole Attack 1

19.30 Pole Attack 2

19.30 Pilates 1

20.30 Pilates 2

20.30 Pole Attack 3

WEDNESDAY

10.15 Tap Intermediate

19.00 Power Hoops

19.45 Barre Concept

19.45 Burlex


18.45 Ballet Advanced Repertoire

19.00 Tap Beginners

19.00 Pilates 1


20.00 Pilates 2


/ Pointe



SATURDAY13.00 Ballet Open Class - Pr

ofessionals

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Berkhamsted Arts Centre, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted

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PRIVATE TUITION

...in Ballet, Tap, Dance,

Acting and Singing also

available, for Exams(LAMDA

and LCM) or Auditions.

Please call or email

for availability

ON STAGEl Regular academy

performances

l Master classes and workshops

l Graduate Dance Company Ballet Vyne

EDUCATIONl Dance, Singing

and Acting exams in RAD, ISTD, LAMDA and LCM

l GCSE and A-level Dance courses

l Vocational Teacher Training

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