Number 8

Spring 2016

Spring arrives we have a host of events, films and courses to

keep you entertained. Highlights include a bounty of critically

acclaimed films ranging from brutal survival tale The Revenant

(15) to thrilling sci-fi road movie Mad Max: Fury Road (15) and

cold war drama Bridge of Spies (15). We are marking

International Women’s Day with an archive screening of Make

More Noise! The Suffragettes in Film (U). There’s also the

opportunity to enjoy the classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, thanks to

Friends of Number 8 who voted to see it on the big screen.

We are looking forward to welcoming naturalist and BBC

presenter Iolo Williams to Number 8 with his show Welsh

Rarebit. The ever-popular Pasadena Roof Orchestra will be

Puttin’ on the Ritz! and Badapple Theatre Company will be

performing their play The Thankful Village.

The Orchestra of the Swan concert series Mozart, His Friends,

Admirers & Rivals continues. Meanwhile little Mozart fans can

enjoy the ingenious show The Very Magic Flute. Further treats

are in store with The Railway Children and Pinnochio puppet

fun (with no strings attached!).

It’s all go this season!

Emma Bangham

Programme Manager, Number 8

EVENTS

National Theatre Live presents Hangmen Live from the Wyndham's Theatre, London Following a sell-out run at London’s Royal Court Theatre, Martin McDonagh (The Pillowman, The Cripple of Inishmaan, In Bruges) returns to the West End with Matthew Dunster’s award-winning production of his deeply funny new play. In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry (David Morrissey - The Walking Dead, State of Play) is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? The cub reporters and pub regulars are dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news … Broadcast live via satellite on 3 March, with an encore screening on 19 March. Thursday 3 March - 7.00pm; Saturday 19 March - 2.30pm Tickets: £15, Students £10 3hrs (inc interval), cert as live 15 The W Factor Final 2016 The ever-popular W Factor offers the opportunity for young people age 11-18 to showcase their singing, music, dance, drama, artistic or filmmaking talents. Following auditions in January finalists will take to the Number 8 stage for this fantastic evening of performances. If you would like to audition contact Fern Canning 01386 565497 / fern.canning@wychavon.gov.uk or find a form online

at www.wychavon.gov.uk/arts This event is a Private Hire organised by Wychavon District Council. Monday 7 March - 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Family logo Orchestra of the Swan Mozart, His Friends, Admirers & Rivals - Oboe & Bassoon Concertos Experience this superb chamber orchestra at their finest as they explore the genius of Mozart and his contemporaries. This concert brings you Mozart’s oboe and bassoon concertos and a concerto by Mozart’s arch rival Salieri, with a rather unusual ensemble of soloists. Schnittke Moz-art à la Haydn Mozart Oboe Concerto Mozart Bassoon Concerto in Bb Salieri Concerto in D Major for Oboe, Violin & Cello Presented by OOTS virtuoso principals: David Le Page - violin, Victoria Brawn - oboe, Phil Brookes - bassoon, Nick Stringfellow - cello. Conducted by David Curtis. The series concludes with a concert on Friday 15 April. Friday 11 March - 7.30pm Pre-concert talk: 6.45pm Tickets: £14.50 1hr 40mins (inc interval) Spartacus Recorded at the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian soldier, is captured by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an uprising. Grigorovich's Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968, and has since remained the Russian company’s signature ballet. This most spectacular production is an epic tour de force, giving full expression to the strength for which the Bolshoi’s male dancers are renowned. Principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin is stunning in the role of the legendary gladiator, alongside Svetlana Zakharova as Aegina. Sunday 13 March - 3.00pm Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10 2hrs 50mins Cropthorne with Charlton School presents The Wizard of Oz When Hurricane Barney whisks Dorothy and Toto away from Cropthorne, Dorothy is desperate to return home and hopes the Wizard of Oz will grant this wish. Join us as she travels to Oz and beyond and meet the friends and enemies she encounters on her journey. This event is a Private Hire organised by Cropthorne with Charlton School. Performed by pupils from across the whole school from Reception through to Year 5. Wednesday 16 March - 1.30pm; Thursday 17 March - 7.00pm Tickets: £8, 16 & under £5 1hr 30mins (inc interval)

Boris Godunov Live from the Royal Opera House, London Richard Jones and Antonio Pappano renew their creative collaboration with this new production of Musorgsky’s historical masterpiece, here seen in its compact 1869 first version of seven scenes. Bryn Terfel takes the lead, with John Graham-Hall appearing as the crafty Prince Shuisky and John Tomlinson as the vagabond monk Varlaam. The originality of the composer’s vision of Pushkin’s play about Tsar Boris Godunov - who reigned over Russia between 1598 and 1605 - was too much for the Imperial Theatres, who demanded changes that were incorporated in the second version of the opera. Many commentators prefer the integrity of the original format, which makes few concessions to operatic conventions. Monday 21 March - 7.15pm Tickets: £15, Friends £14 3hrs (inc interval), Sung in Russian with English surtitles The Railway Children Recorded at the National Railway Museum, Yorkshire Based on the E. Nesbit book, this breath-taking show tells the story of siblings Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis, whose lives change dramatically when their father is mysteriously taken away. Moving with their mother from London to a cottage in Yorkshire, they befriend the railway porter, Perks, and embark on a magical journey of discovery, friendship and adventure. But the mystery remains - where is Father, and is he ever coming back?

Featuring a stage built around a real train track and the original locomotive from the much-loved 1970 film York Theatre Royal’s Olivier award-winning production is a real treat for all ages! "This is a fantastic family show that is as intelligent as it is moving." The Stage Tuesday 29 March & Saturday 2 April - 2.30pm Tickets: £12.50, 16 & under £10 2hrs (inc interval) Family logo Clive Chandler & His Puppets Pinocchio Clive Chandler tells this classic tale with traditional glove puppets. As a master of his craft, he follows the grain of the adventure through many exciting twists and turns, carving out a perfectly shaped entertainment. In his highly skilled hands the story of a puppet boy who struggles through difficulties to do ‘the right thing’ is both fast moving and funny. A delightful family treat that is sure to leave you smiling. Suitable for ages 4+ and their grown ups. Clive Chandler is one of a very few full time professional puppeteers in England and has built a reputation for high quality performances. Thursday 7 April - 2.30pm Tickets: £6, 16 & under £5 55 mins Family logo Don Quixote Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

Cervantes’ eccentric hero Don Quixote sets off with his loyal squire Sancho Panza on journey full of adventures in search of his perfect woman. Along the way he meets Kitri, the dazzling daughter of an innkeeper, who he thinks might be his ideal love. The Bolshoi’s panache and excellence are combined in Fadeyechev’s critically acclaimed staging of this exhilarating ballet with Leon Minkus’ famous score. Featuring brand new sets and costumes to accompany this colourful and technically challenging production, Don Quixote is quintessential Bolshoi, abounding with life and not to be missed! Sunday 10 April - 4.00pm Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10 3hrs 10mins (inc interval) Exhibition on Screen Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse Recorded at the Royal Academy of Arts, London & the Cleveland Museum of Art Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art but he was not alone. Artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art. These great artists, along with many other famous names, feature in an innovative exhibition from The Cleveland Museum of Art and The Royal Academy, London. From the exhibition walls to the beauty of artists’ gardens like Monet’s Giverny, we take a magical journey to discover how artists used the modern garden to explore radical and wonderful new ideas. Tuesday 12 April - 7.00pm Tickets: £12, Students £10, 16 & under £10

1hr 30mins Orchestra of the Swan Mozart, His Friends, Admirers & Rivals - Violin Concertos David Le Page, OOTS virtuoso leader, has the soloist’s spotlight this evening. He performs two of Mozart’s wonderful violin concertos, bringing a hint of the exotic East with the A major ‘Turkish’. We are delighted to welcome Anthony Negus, Music Director at Longborough Festival Opera as guest conductor. Mozart Violin Concerto no5 in A ‘Turkish’ Mozart Violin Concerto no4 in D Haydn Symphony no43 ‘Mercury’ Presented by OOTS virtuoso principal: David Le Page – violin. Conducted by Anthony Negus. Ticket holders are invited to join us at 6.45pm for a pre-concert talk. Friday 15 April - 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50 1hr 40mins (inc interval) NT Live: Save the Date Thursday 21 April - 7.00pm GA GA A Tribute to Queen 20th Anniversary Tour GA GA are embarking on their 20th Anniversary Tour with a show packed with massive Queen hits spanning right across the legendary band’s back catalogue.

From numerous Queen conventions to TV appearances, GA GA have consistently proved why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences alike. There are no wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches but instead a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be. “Stunning” Official Queen Fan Club “Superb” Brian May Saturday 23 April - 7.30pm Tickets: £18.50 2hrs (inc interval) Iolo Williams: Welsh Rarebit BBC Springwatch and Autumnwatch presenter Iolo Williams takes us on a wildlife tour of his Welsh homeland from mountain tops to seashore. On the way we meet disco-dancing black grouse, the Lamborghini of the bird world, Britain's largest spider and a sex-changing fish. Iolo is Wales' best-known naturalist and his witty, enthusiastic and friendly style is sure to please nature enthusiasts of all ages. With a Q&A session where Iolo will answer audience questions. Iolo has presented more than 25 TV series and has appeared on Visions of Snowdonia, Birdman, Countryfile and Nature's Top 40. He recently completed Tir Cymru a landmark series on the landscape of Wales for S4C. Thursday 28 April - 7.30pm Tickets: £16, Friends £15 2hrs (inc interval) + Q&A

Jonas Kaufmann An Evening with Puccini Recorded at La Scala, Milan On the 14th June, Jonas Kaufmann walked onto the stage of La Scala, Milan for one of the most highly anticipated performances of 2015. After five encores and forty minutes of applause, audiences were still left wanting more. The legendary concert is now available for the world to enjoy in this new film. Experience Kaufmann's breathtaking recital, featuring one of the most popular opera arias ever written, Nessum Dorma, and be treated to an introduction to Puccini, narrated by Kaufmann and including rare archive footage Saturday 7 May - 7.00pm Tickets: £12, 16 & under £10 1hr 30mins Badapple Theatre Company presents The Thankful Village A songful drama set against the backdrop of World War One; a story of hope, humour and humanity, of men who went away and women left behind, and their re-uniting, for better or for worse, in the winter of 1918. The quiet village backwater of Bottledale is changed forever by the advent of the Great War in Europe. As the years pass, the roll of honour stone in the village square remains empty and un-etched and folk start to wonder. Written by Kate Bramley with music by Jez Lowe. Suitable for age 12+ Supported by Shindig, Arts Council England, Wychavon District and Worcestershire CC.

Friday 13 May - 7.30pm Tickets: £12, Students £10, 16 & under £8 2hrs (inc interval) Frankenstein Recorded at the Royal Opera House, London Royal Ballet artist in residence Liam Scarlett has chosen Mary Shelley’s gothic classic Frankenstein as the basis for his first full-length narrative ballet for the Covent Garden Main Stage. A story of betrayal, curiosity, life, death and, above all, love, it inspires Scarlett to explore the very depths of human nature and our need to find acceptance and a place in the world. For this exciting new ballet Scarlett returns to the music of Lowell Liebermann from whom he has commissioned a brand new score. Thursday 19 May, 7.15pm Tickets: £15, 16 & under £10 Teatro alla Scala The Temple of Wonders The story of one of the world’s most exclusive music and performing arts venues. Thanks to historical music and theatre greats such as Giuseppe Verdi and Arturo Toscanini, and contemporary arts directors including Franco Zeffirelli and Patrice Chéreau, Teatro Alla Scala has upheld its position as a world-class theatre throughout the years. The film leads us through the main historical, musical, social and political events in La Scala’s 238-year history. The story is beautifully brought to life on the big screen through statements and commentary from musicians, experts and aficionados

along with photographs, musical scores, paintings and videos from centuries of archive material Thursday 26 May - 7.00pm Tickets: £12, Students £10, 16 & under £10 1hr 30mins The Pasadena Roof Orchestra present Puttin’ on the Ritz! Since 1969 the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has been faithfully re-creating the popular music from the 20s and 30s. This show features the timeless classics that lifted spirits during the depression era, and made household names of singers such as Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly and Fred Astaire. The musicians master the arrangements and sound of fabled American orchestras of Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson and the great British dance bands. Presenting the show, and putting on the top hat white tie and tails, is the suave singer and band leader Duncan Galloway. So pack up your troubles, come on get happy, and revel in an evening of superb live music, with more than a dash of wit and humor. Friday 27 May - 7.30pm Tickets: £20 2hrs (inc interval) Krazy Kat Theatre Company present The Very Magic Flute Meet a lost Prince chased by a dragon, a mysterious Queen of the Night, a kidnapped Princess, a lonely Bird-Man, and don’t forget the magic flute and bells. Join us for a whole new take on

Mozart’s classic, with beautiful puppets, magical transformations, and fully integrated sign language. Showcasing Krazy Kat’s mastery of visual storytelling, and bristling with creativity, this is an imaginative show with big laughs! Suitable for children age 3-7 years and their families. Wednesday 1 June - 2.30pm Tickets: £7.50, 16 & under £6 50mins Family logo Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man Recorded at Sadler Wells Theatre, London in 2015 A sensational new ballet from the internationally acclaimed choreographer Matthew Bourne, The Car Man is loosely based on Bizet’s popular opera (Carmen) and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in classical music. The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy garage-diner in 60s America where the dreams of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome stranger. Design, lighting and vivid storytelling combine to create a powerful vision of small-town America. Saturday 4 June - 7.00pm Tickets: £15, Students £10, 16 & under £10 1hr 38mins, cert 12A Hamlet Recorded at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad Hamlet has the world at his feet until the death of his father changes everything. Struggling to understand his place in a new world order he faces a stark choice: submit, or rage against the injustice of his new reality. Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in this RSC production of Shakespeare’s searing tragedy. Thursday 9 June - 7.00pm Tickets: £15, Friends £14, Students £10, 16 & under £10 3hrs 30mins (inc interval) Number 8 Quiz Do you have a head full of random facts, figures and trivia? Put your knowledge to good use in the Number 8 Quiz a fun and informal challenge for teams of four or less. Questions range from the easy-peasy to the, “argh! I haven’t a clue!” There are great prizes for the winning team and even losers don’t go home empty handed. Friday 10 June - 7.00pm for 7.30pm start Tickets: £6 per table of four (max) Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society present Anything Goes Music & lyrics by Cole Porter Original book by P. G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton PODS bring you Cole Porter's classic story of romance, mistaken identities and celebrity chasing aboard the S.S. American on its voyage from New York to London. A funny, fast and furious feel-good show with glorious songs such as, I Get a Kick Out of You, You're the Top, Friendship, Easy to Love and the title song Anything Goes.

New book by Timothy Crouse, John Weidman, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Originally produced by Lincoln Centre Theatre, New York. By arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Limited Musicals of New York. Monday 13 - Saturday 18 June, 7.30pm Tickets: Mon £12, Tue -Thu £13, Fri & Sat eve £14 Coming Soon Discover Arts: (on sale from 12 Feb for Friends of Number 8, general sale 19 Feb) Leonardo Da Vinci: The Genius in Milan - Thursday 23 June - 7.00pm St Peter's & the Papal Basilicas of Rome - Monday 4 July, 7.00pm Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo & Juliet - Thursday 7 July, 7.15pm; The Entertainer - 27 October 2016 (on sale from 7 Jul for Friends of Number 8, on general sale 14 Jul) RSC: Cymbeline - Thursday 29 September, 7.00pm; King Lear - Friday 15 October, 7.00pm

Films

Room (15)

This acclaimed adaptation of the Emma Donoghue best-seller

tells the extraordinary story of Jack, a spirited 5 year-old who

lives trapped, with his Ma, in a windowless, ten foot square

‘Room.’ A risky plan to escape ultimately brings them face-to

face with what may turn out to be the scariest thing yet ... the

real world.

Fri 26 Feb - 7.30pm; Mon 29 Feb - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 1

Mar - 7.30pm; Wed 2 Mar - 1.30pm

Directed by Lenny Abrahamson, 1hr 58mins

Spotlight (15)

The riveting true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation in the Catholic Church. When the newspaper’s tenacious “spotlight” team of reporters (Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams) investigate allegations of abuse they find a decades-long cover-up. Receiving plaudits from critics, Spotlight is all-set to be an award winner. Fri 4, Sat 5 & Tue 8 Mar - 7.30pm Directed by Thomas McCarthy, 2hrs 9mins, AD))) Make More Noise! The Suffragettes in Film (U)

Join us to mark International Womens’ Day with a screening of

this fascinating compilation of 21 short films including archive

newsreels and comedies. A key tactic of the suffragettes was to

‘make more noise’ - standing up at meetings, demonstrating,

disrupting elections and ... getting in front of the cameras!

Tue 8 March - 1.30pm

Edited by Douglas Weir, 1hr 15mins, 1899 - 1917

The Lobster (15) Allan’s Choice

Set somewhere in the near future this quirky comedy drama

imagines a world where single people face a choice: find a

compatible mate in 45 days or be transformed into a wild

animal. Colin Farrell stars as a newly single man who is taken

to a spa resort for ‘processing’. Also starring Ben Whishaw and

John C. Reilly, Olivia Coleman and Rachel Weisz.

“Colin Farrell excels in this hilarious and bracingly weird story

about love, loneliness and animals.” The Telegraph

Thu 10 Mar - 7.30pm

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, 1hr 58mins, AD)))

The Revenant (15)

Leonardo DiCaprio gives an award winning performance as the

legendary explorer Hugh Glass in this savage and brutal

survival story. In an expedition into the uncharted American

wilderness, Glass is viciously attacked by a bear and left for

dead by members of his team. Guided by sheer will and the

love of his family, Glass must navigate a vicious winter in a

relentless pursuit to live and find redemption.

Sat 12 & Tue 15 Mar - 7.30pm

Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, 2hrs 36mins, AD)))

Bridge of Spies (12A)

Back by popular demand! This espionage thriller follows an

attorney (Tom Hanks) who is thrust into the centre of the Cold

War when the CIA send him on the near-impossible mission to

renegotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.

Written by the Coen Brothers and directed by Steven Spielberg,

Bridge of Spies is hotly tipped for awards success.

“…at once remarkably genuine and deeply cinematic … one of

the best films of the year.” Roger Ebert

Mon 14 Mar - 10.30am & 7.30pm

Directed by Steven Spielberg, 2hrs 11mins

Dad’s Army (PG) Shelia’s Choice

A big screen outing for the long-running TV comedy with a

fantastic ensemble cast including Bill Nighy, Catherine Zeta-

Jones, Toby Jones, Tom Courtenay, Michael Gambon, Blake

Harrison, Daniel Mays and Bill Paterson. It is 1944 and as

WWII nears its climax the outcome is threatened by a spy on

the loose. But never fear, our unlikely heroes, the

Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard, are at the ready for one last

mission.

Fri 18 Mar - 7.30pm; Mon 21 Mar - 10.30am; Tue 22 Mar -

7.30pm (ST); Fri 25 & Tue 29 Mar - 7.30pm

Directed by Oliver Parker, 1hr 40mins, AD)))

Trumbo (15)

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston - Breaking Bad) was

Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were

jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. This acclaimed

drama recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two

Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice under

the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist

Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas

and Otto Preminger.

Sat 19 & Thu 24 Mar - 7.30pm

Directed by Jay Roach, 2hrs, AD)))

Joy (12A)

From the director of Silver Linings Playbook and American

Hustle, Joy is the story of a family across four generations,

centering on Joy (Jennifer Lawrence in a Golden Globe winning

performance) the girl who grows up to found a powerful

business dynasty. Betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence

and the scars of love pave the road in this intense story about

becoming a true boss of family and enterprise. Also starring

Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper and Isabella Rossellini.

Sat 26 Mar - 7.30pm Directed by David O. Russell, 2hrs 4mins, AD)))

Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie (U) To mark the 65th anniversary of the much-loved 'Peanuts' cartoon strip Charlie Brown, his beagle Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the gang make their big screen debut and charm a whole new generation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon a heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron.

Wed 30 Mar - 11.00am (AFS); Fri 1 Apr - 1.30pm; Tue 5 Apr - 11.00am Directed by Steve Martino, 1hr 33mins, AD)))

Janis: Little Girl Blue (cert tbc)

An insightful portrait of the original ‘rock chick’ Janis Joplin, one

of the most revered singer songwriters of all time and a woman

who grappled with her inner demons and addictions. A tragic

and misunderstood figure Janis rose to fame in the late 60s and

thrilled millions of listeners before her death in 1971 at the age

of 27. Using archival footage alongside personal

correspondence and contemporary interviews this film offers a

new understanding of a bright, complex woman whose

surprising rise and sudden demise changed music forever.

Thu 31 Mar - 7.30pm

Directed by Amy J. Berg, running time tbc

Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, 2D & 3D (12A)

This long awaited continuation of the epic space saga sees the much loved Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Hans Solo (Harrison Ford), Chewbacca, C-3P0 and R2-D2 join forces with new characters Fin, Rey and BB8 and the Resistance to fight the latest threat to the galaxy. “Fear not, Star Wars fans: JJ Abrams has made the sequel of your dreams.” The Telegraph Fri 1 Apr - 7.30pm (2D) & Sat 2 Apr - 7.30pm (3D) Directed by J. J. Abrams, 2hrs 15mins

Youth (15)

Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel star in this absorbing drama

about two longtime friends holidaying in the Swiss Alps. While

Fred (Caine), a retired composer and conductor, has no plans

to resume his career despite the urging of his daughter (Rachel

Weisz), Mick (Keitel) a renowned filmmaker is intent on

finishing what may be his last screenplay. Against the alpine

landscape and intoxicating music, the two men find that some

of the most important experiences can come later in life.

Mon 4 Apr - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 5 Apr - 7.30pm; Thu 14

Apr - 1.30pm

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, 2hrs 4mins

Time Out of Mind (cert tbc)

George (Richard Gere) is a homeless man struggling to find

food and a place to sleep in New York who seems destined to

wind up as just another lost soul swallowed up by the

system. George’s hope is re-kindled when he meets a down-

and-out former jazz musician (Ben Vereen) who inspires him to

reconnect with his estranged daughter.

Thu 7 Apr - 7.30pm

Directed by Oren Moverman, running time tbc

Risen (12A)

This epic film follows the biblical story of the Resurrection, as

told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius (Joseph

Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide

Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened

to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to

disprove the rumours of a risen Messiah and prevent an

uprising in Jerusalem.

Fri 8 & Sat 9 Apr - 7.30pm

Directed by Kevin Reynolds, 1hr 47mins

Suffragette (12A)

Another opportunity to see this powerful drama about the fight

for equality for women, starring Carey Mulligan, Helena

Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep. The story centres on

Maud (Mulligan), a working wife and mother, whose life is

forever changed when she joins the suffragette movement.

Galvanized by Emmeline Pankhurst (Streep) Maud becomes

an activist alongside women from all walks of life.

Mon 11 Apr - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST)

Directed by Sarah Gavron, 1hr 44mins, AD)))

Anomalisa (cert tbc)

This brilliant and distinctive stop-motion animated film from

Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich) has received rave

reviews and an Oscar nomination. Michael Stone, husband,

father and respected author of customer service books,

struggles to connect with people and feels crippled by the

mundanity of his life. One night, while on a routine business

trip, he meets Lisa, a stranger who stands out from everyone

else and may just be, the love of his life.

“…filtered through Kaufman's searching mind and soulful

brilliance, the result is a masterpiece.” Rolling Stone

Thu 14 Apr - 7.30pm

Directed by Duke Johnson & Charlie Kaufman, 1hr 30mins

The Hateful Eight (18)

Quentin Tarentino brings his unique blend of action, humour

and stylised violence to this frontier Western. In post-Civil War

Wyoming, a bounty hunter (Kurt Russell) and his prisoner

(Jennifer Jason Leigh) try to find shelter during a blizzard but

get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception. Will they

survive?

Sat 16 Apr - 7.30pm

Directed by Quentin Tarantino, 2hrs 48mins

Hail, Caesar! (cert tbc) Emma’s Choice

Set during the latter years of Hollywood’s Golden Age, this star-

studded comedy from the Coen brothers follows a single day in

the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) a studio fixer with plenty

of problems to fix. When star Baird Whitlock (George Clooney)

is kidnapped it’s up to Eddie to secure his release and get him

back on set before the gossip columnists get wind of what’s

happened. Also starring Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson,

Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Channing Tatum.

Mon 18 Apr - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 19 Apr - 7.30pm

Directed by Ethan Coen & Joel Coen, running time tbc, AD)))

The Big Short (15)

Hotly tipped for awards success, this comedy drama about the

financial crisis stars Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Steve Carroll and

Ryan Gosling. When four outsiders saw what the big banks,

media and government refused to, the impending global

collapse of the economy, they had an idea - ‘the big short’.

Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of

banking where they must question everyone and everything.

Fri 22 Apr - 7.30pm

Directed by Adam McKay, 2hrs 10mins, AD)))

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) A big-hearted and delightfully eccentric romantic comedy which became a massive worldwide hit. Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) is an unmarried thirty-year-old who works in her father's Greek restaurant. When she meets and falls for teacher Ian (John Corbett - Sex in the City), a quick makeover and some careful manoeuvring is all it takes for the pair to start dating. But Toula's parents, Gus and Maria, are shocked that Ian isn't Greek and begin putting obstacles in the couple's path. Mon 25 Apr - 10.30am; Tue 26 Apr - 7.30pm Directed by Joel Zwick, 1hr 31mins, 2002

A Bigger Splash (15)

Rock legend Marianne Lane (Tilda Swinton) is recuperating on

an idyllic volcanic island with her partner Paul (Matthias

Schoenaerts). The unexpected arrival of record producer

and old flame Harry (Ralph Fiennes) and his daughter

Penelope (Dakota Johnson) shatters the peace and brings a

blast of nostalgia from which there can be no rescue. A

sensuous portrait of desire, jealousy and rock and roll under the

Mediterranean sun.

Fri 29 & Sat 30 Apr - 7.30pm

Directed by Luca Guadagnino, 2hrs 4mins

The Dressmaker (12A)

It’s so good we’re bringing it back! Based on Rosalie Ham’s

best-selling novel, Kate Winslet takes the lead in this

bittersweet, comedy-drama. Set in early 50s Australia the story

follows stylish dressmaker Tilly Dunnage (Kate Winslet), who

returns to her middle-of-nowhere home town after many years

working in Parisian fashion houses. Tilly reconciles with her

eccentric mother, unexpectedly falls in love, and armed with her

sewing machine, transforms the women of the town, getting

sweet revenge on those who did her wrong in the process!

Tue 3 May - 7.30pm Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, 1hr 58mins

Marguerite (15)

Set in 1920, this comedy drama is loosely inspired by the life of

infamous “soprano” Florence Foster Jenkins. Marguerite tells

the story of a wealthy woman (Catherine Frot), who believes

she has a wonderful voice, and regularly performs for her

aristocratic friends even though she is a very, very, bad singer.

Her husband and friends have kept her fantasy alive, but

problems start when she decides to perform to a public

audience …

Thu 5 May - 7.30pm; Wed 11 May - 1.30pm

Directed by Xavier Giannoli, 2hrs 9mins, French with English

subtitles

High Rise (cert tbc)

This adaptation of J.G. Ballard’s 1975 sci-fi classic stars Tom Hiddleston as Robert Laing, a young doctor who moves into a residential tower block designed to be a luxurious world apart from the problems of the city. Laing is looking for seeking soulless anonymity but finds that the building's residents have no intention of leaving him alone. When discord sets in and the residents split into tribal factions, Laing finds himself in the middle of the mounting violence. Also starring Jeremy Irons. Fri 6 May - 7.30pm Directed by Ben Wheatley, running time tbc, AD)))

Eddie the Eagle (cert tbc)

Inspired by true events, this feel-good drama tells the story of

Michael ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Edwards (Taron Egerton - Kingsman:

The Secret Service ), the unlikely British ski-jumper who never

stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was

counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic

coach (Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and

wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an

improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter

Olympics.

Mon 9 May - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 10 May - 7.30pm

Directed by Dexter Fletcher, running time tbc

The Brand New Testament (cert tbc)

A satirical black comedy about a young girl, Ea, who lives in

Brussels and whose father just happens to be God! When Ea

gets fed up with her father’s overbearing ways and mean acts

of mischief she decides to follow in her older brother JC’s

footsteps by leaving the house, gathering her own apostles,

and writing her own testament.

“…a peppy, original and (importantly) very sweet story.” The

Guardian

Thu 12 May - 7.30pm

Directed by Jaco Van Dormael, running time tbc, French with

English subtitles

Mad Max: Fury Road (15) Hannah’s Choice

The Mad Max series continues in spectacular style with this

explosive Oscar nominated adventure. Fortified in a massive,

armored truck, loner Mad Max (Tom Hardy) joins Imperator

Furiosa (Charlize Theron) and her band of rebels as they try to

outrun a warlord (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and his henchmen in a

deadly high-speed chase through the Wasteland.

Sat 14 May - 7.30pm

Directed by Geogre Miller, 2hrs, AD)))

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (cert tbc)

This long-awaited follow-up to the 2002 smash-hit comedy (click here) catches up with Toula and John years after their big fat Greek wedding as they deal with the stresses of married life and their troublesome teenage daughter. The film reveals a Portokalos family secret that will bring the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding. Mon 16 May - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 17 May - 7.30pm; Thu 19 May - 1.30pm Directed by Kirk Jones, running time tbc, AD)))

Eye in the Sky (cert tbc)

This military drama stars Helen Mirren as Colonel Powell a

London-based commander of a secret mission to capture

terrorists in Kenya. When it is discovered that the targets are

planning a suicide bombing the mission escalates from

“capture” to “kill.” But just as US pilot (Aaron Paul - Breaking

Bad) is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill

zone. An international dispute ensues as the moral, political,

and personal implications of the decision to continue or abort

are considered. Eye in the Sky also features the late great Alan

Rickman in one of his last film roles.

Fri 20 & Sat 21 May - 7.30pm Directed by Gavin Hood, running time tbc

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (PG) Friends’ Choice

Audrey Hepburn and a young George Peppard star in this

sparkling romance. Peppard plays a struggling writer who

becomes enchanted with his neighbour Holly Golightly

(Hepburn). Holly is an independent wannabee socialite with a

penchant for high-fashion and wild parties. But, soon he

uncovers the vulnerability she has at heart.

Free for members of Friends of Number 8.

Mon 23 May - 10.30am & 7.30pm

Directed by Blake Edwards, 1hr 42mins, 1961

The Danish Girl (15) Set in Copenhagen in the 20s this tender portrait of a marriage is inspired by the true story of Danish artist Einar Wegener (Eddie Redmayne) and his wife Gerda. Following Einar’s pioneering journey to become a woman The Danish Girl is an unusual love story brought to the screen by the director of The King’s Speech and with a brilliant central performance from Redmayne.

Tue 24 May - 7.30pm

Directed by Tom Hooper, 2hrs, AD)))

Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) Jan’s Choice

The biggest, clumsiest kung fu master on screen is back! After

reuniting with his long-lost father (Bryan Cranston), Po (Jack

Black) must train a village of clumsy pandas to help him defeat

a supernatural warrior who becomes stronger with each battle.

Sat 28 May - 1.30pm; Tue 31 May - 11.00am; Thu 2 Jun -

1.30pm

Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson & Alessandro Carloni, 1hr

35mins

Money Monster (cert tbc)

This taut thriller stars George Clooney as Lee Gates a TV host

whose popular financial show has made him the wiz of Wall

Street. After he hawks stock that crashes, an irate investor

(Jack O’Connell) takes Gates, his crew, and producer (Julia

Roberts) hostage live on air. Can they keep themselves alive

and uncover the truth behind a tangle of big money lies…

Sat 28 & Tue 31 May - 7.30pm Directed by Jodie Foster, running time tbc

Creative Courses

Adult Batik Workshop

Spend a day designing and making your own batik on

Indonesian cotton in this workshop led by Marie-Thérèse King

from eekbatik. Learn how to crack the wax, mix colour and

experiment with different wax tools. Take home a completed

artwork ready to put on the wall. Please wear old

clothes/overalls. All materials and afternoon refreshments

provided. Participants are welcome to bring in a packed lunch

or to go out for lunch.

Saturday 5 March, 10am - 4.30pm

Cost: £45 (including afternoon tea/coffee & cake)

Chance to Dance - Movie, Music & Motion Workshop

Put a spring in your step with this dance workshop inspired by

some of your favourite movie music. Specifically designed for

those age 55+ the session offers a fun way to increase

flexibility and fitness. Led by professional dance tutor Amie

Morgan.

Weekly Chance to Dance classes are enrolling for the Summer

Term.

Wednesday 6 April, 10.00am - 11.30am

Cost: £7

Youth Theatre Spring Term

These popular classes are ideal for young people who want to

develop their acting skills and learn stagecraft in a fun, friendly

atmosphere. Led by Jenny Northam, Number 8’s resident

Youth Theatre practitioner. Enrolling now for the Summer Term.

Weekly on Wednesdays, 13 April - 6 July (no class 1 June)

Juniors (age 7 - 11) 4.45pm - 6.15pm, £48 (12 wks)

Seniors (age 12+) 6.30pm - 8.00pm, £60 (12 wks)

Gallery

RGS Worcester GCSE Pupils - ‘Wet Paint II’ This exhibition reflects the very diverse interests of the RGS students. Painting in oils these GCSE artists use the medium of choice employed by professional artists with its enhanced capabilities for colour, mixing and application. The work has been framed by the Bevere Gallery thanks to a generous donation by the Alice Otley and Old Elizabethans Association. Thursday 11 February - Wednesday 2 March

Shirley Jones & Janet Stott - ‘iPershore’

Shirley Jones and Janet Stott are local photographers very

much enthused by iphone photography. This exhibition is their

personal view of Pershore through the lens of the iphone -

landscapes, portraits, details - in both colour and black and

white.

Thursday 3 - Wednesday 23 March

Out of the Blue - ‘Contemporary Textiles’

Formed in 2014, Out of the Blue was a serendipitous coming

together of textiles enthusiasts Deborah Collum, Julie Brand,

Zofia Wheeler and Bridget Steel-Jessop. Their work is united

by a love of all things fabric and thread. In this exhibition they

celebrate the diversity and beauty found in textiles.

Thursday 24 March - Wednesday 13 April

Eric Watson - ‘British Wildlife & Endangered Species’

An exhibition of paintings and drawings of animals and wildlife

by Eric Watson, a self-taught artist from Bromsgrove. The

exhibition focusses on wildlife with the intention of raising

awareness of wildlife conservation and environmental issues.

Thursday 14 April - Wednesday 4 May

Pershore Arts - ‘Variety Show‘

This year’s exhibition should have something to appeal to

everyone, with members selecting their best recent pieces in a

variety of media, including watercolours, pastels, acrylics, oils

and photography. Subject matter is diverse, but the local

scenery is always a favourite! This friendly group gives artists

an opportunity to meet, exhibit work and participate in projects.

Thursday 5 - Wednesday 25 May

Crafts

Peter Cosentino - 'New Ceramics'

This exhibition explores surface and shape rather than

functionality. Peter’s full bodied bottle forms are wheel thrown

while the layered bowls are hand built in strips and inspired by

abstracted elements of landscape.

Textured stoneware, glazes, burnishing and saggar smoking

are used to create the distinctive surfaces on each piece.

Thursday 18 February - Wednesday 30 March

Pershore Arts - ‘Spring Exhibition 2016’

A vibrant exhibition of 3D craft items from this Pershore based

art group showcasing the diverse range of talent within their

membership. Treat yourself to a handcrafted piece or find a

unique gift from this varied selection of items.

Thursday 31 March - Wednesday 11 May

Claudia Wiegand - ‘Pershore in Glass’

A new and unique collection of decorative and functional

glassware celebrating Pershore. Claudia has explored a variety

of kiln forming techniques such as casting, powder and screen

printing, metal inclusions, hand painting and photographic

transfers to capture iconic images and hidden treasures of our

town within layers of glass. www.claudiawiegand.co.uk

Thursday 12 May - Wednesday 22 June

Information

Become a Volunteer

Number 8 exists thanks to the time, dedication and commitment

of many volunteers working in a variety of roles across the

organisation. If you would like to find out more about

volunteering opportunities please contact 01386 555028 /

enquiries@number8.org

Friends of Number 8

Being a friend... is to be part of Pershore’s Community Arts

Centre. Friends subscriptions are an important source of

income for Number 8 (a registered charity). The support of

Friends plays a vital role in the continuing development and

success of Number 8 and helps ensure our long-term viability.

Box Office: 01386 555488

Benefits include:

• Season Brochures delivered to your home in advance of

public release

• A week’s priority booking at the start of each season

• Discounts for selected shows

• No additional charge for 3D screenings

• Friends’ Newsletter four times a year

• Exclusive ‘Friends’ Only’ events

• Opportunity to vote for and attend ‘Friends’ Choice’ annual

free film screening

Individual Membership £15 / Two people residing at the

same address £22.50

To become a Friend of Number 8 ring 01386 555488 or email

enquiries@number8.org

Gift Vouchers

Treat someone with a Number 8 gift voucher. Vouchers are

available from Box Office in a denomination of your choice and

can be used toward payment for any Number 8 film screening

or event. The ideal gift anytime of the year!

How to Book

Box Office: 01386 555488

Open Mon-Sat: 10.00am - 4.00pm and from 6.00pn on

performance evenings.

By Phone: You can purchase your tickets instantly by

debit/credit card over the phone.

Online: At www.number8.org. Online Transactions will incur a

minimal booking fee.

In Person: At our Box Office, Number 8 Centre, 8 High Street,

Pershore, WR10 1BG.

Reservations

With the exemption of group bookings we do not take

reservations.

General Concessions

Concessions are available, where specified, for children 16 and

under, senior citizens, students in full time education and CEA

Card holders. Proof of eligibility is required.

School/Group Bookings

Discounts are available for group bookings. For every 10 tickets

you book the 11th is FREE. To claim this discount please

contact Box Office. Advance booking recommended.

Refunds

We regret we are unable to give refunds or exchange tickets

unless the event is cancelled.

Admissions

We always recommend that children are accompanied by an

adult. However, we will admit children aged 12 and over

unaccompanied.

Access

The ground floor of Number 8 is fully accessible with the first

row of the auditorium reserved for wheelchair users and

disabled patrons. Please advise Box Office if you require

additional assistance. The Auditorium is equipped with an infra-

red hearing system for films and selected screenings are

shown with subtitles for those with hearing loss. These

screenings are indicated by an (ST) after the film time. For films

where it is available we offer audio description AD))) for

customers with sight problems. CEA Card holders can obtain a

FREE ticket for a person accompanying them to film

screenings. There is no parking within the building for mobility

scooters during shows. Rain covers are available on request for

scooters parked outside.