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SOUTHHOLLANDCENTRE

LIVE EVENTS

Market Place, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1SSwww.southhollandcentre.co.ukBox Office 01775 764777

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2018

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The South Holland Centre is owned andoperated by South Holland District Council.The professional programme is supportfunded by Arts Council England.

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Relax and unwind in our first floor café barwhere you can enjoy a range of freshlyprepared hot and cold snacks, dailyspecials, fresh Lavazza coffee, teas,homemade cakes, wines, beers and more.Regular children’s menu available. Foodserved until 7pm. Beat the queues andpre-order interval drinks on show nights.

Enjoy superb views of the river and historicMarket Place for your special event withexclusive use of the Centre’s top floorFunction Hall and Bar.

This Autumn we will be changing ourticketing system to provide a betterservice to you. An improved onlinebooking experience will be one of themain benefits - you will be able to set upyour own booking account, have improvedseat selection options, and print ticketsat home if preferred. Please note that to make this happen theBox Office, including the online sales portal,will be closed on Monday 24 andTuesday 25 September.

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FOOD & DRINK WEDDINGS & PARTIES CHILDREN’S CINEMA PARTIES

We provide a private screening room,popcorn, party food and some funkybeanbags to lounge on. You bring thekids, your DVD and you’re all set….

MEETING ROOM

This flexible space can be used for a widevariety of events and hires. Just let usknow the layout and equipment youneed and off you go.

BOX OFFICE SERVICES

Organising an event? Remove some of thehassle by selling your tickets through ourprofessional Box Office service. See page 23.

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TAKE PART FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING

MEDITATION WORKSHOPFor adults aged 16+

MEDITATE, RELAX & REFLECT Treat yourself to a morning awayfrom it all with this light andinspiring course. Enjoy meditationsguided by a western Buddhist nunand experienced meditationteacher, designed to bring aboutan experience of peace andwellbeing from within.

Saturday 29 September10.30am to 1pm£15

GET CRAFTYFor adults aged 19+With Live and Learn

MAP ARTRemember the places you visitedover the summer - bring a map ofa favourite area and get creativewith it.Thursday 4 October 10am to 1pm

BUTTON ARTUse buttons creatively with lettercraft and various stitch craftsThursday 18 October 10am to 1pm

CHRISTMAS PAPER CRAFTSBring colourful Christmas papers,card and a glue stick to tryChristmas themed crafts likedecoupage baubles, tags andtree decorations.Thursday 8 November 10am to 1pm

CHRISTMAS - FIVE STITCH CRAFTSMore Christmas crafts to try but thistime with a fabric and felt theme.Thursday 22 November 10am to 1pm

£5. (free to benefits claimantsand those over 65) Please reserveyour place by calling Live and Learnon 01780 722148.

Funded by Lincolnshire CountyCouncil’s adult learning programme.

MEDITATION COURSESFor adults aged 16+

HAPPINESS IS A WAY OF LIFELearn meditation techniques tocarry a true source of happinesswithin at all times - a peaceful mind!4 week course from 4 September

MEDITATION: BEGINNINGAND IMPROVINGA short course giving practicaladvice on how to begin and improveour experience of meditation.4 week course from 23 October

Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm£5 per class or £15 per course.

AERIAL DANCE FITNESSFor 8 to adultsWith Lauren Williams

In these popular Aerial danceclasses you will work onmounting, dismounting, climbingand poses to get fit, confident,strong and flexible. Limited placesso please book by the term.

For 8 to 16sMondays 5pm to 6.30pm6 weeks from 10 September£36 Silks7 weeks from 5 November£42 Hoops

For adultsTuesdays 6.45pm to 8.15pm6 weeks from 11 September£39 Silks7 weeks from 30 October(not 20 November)£45.50 Hoops

VIBEFor 8 to 18sWith Liz Lenten

Sing with this funky young choir.No audition, previous experienceor need to read music isnecessary - just a love of singing.Lots of performances all yearround.Thursdays 5.30pm to 7pmTerm-time from 13 September(not 25 October)£3 per session01775 841750vibe@scarletrecording.co.uk

IPAD WORKSHOPSFor adults aged 19+With Live and Learn

IPADS FOR BEGINNERSThursdays 2pm to 4.30pm3 week course from 13 September

MORE IPADSThursdays 2pm to 4.30pm3 week course from 11 October

Ipads provided.

£20 per course.

Please reserve your place bycalling Live and Learn on01780 722148

Funded by Lincolnshire CountyCouncil’s adult learningprogramme.

LEISURE WALKING GROUPDeparts from the Centre.Mondays 10.45am.

Please visit our website for more details

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Pre-Show Supper 6.30pmPie, mash & peas £7.95Book by Mon 17 Sept

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Ace fiddler Tom Kitchingis already well known herethrough his work with Pilgrims’Way and others. This time heappears in a new partnershipwith singer-songwriterZoe Mulford - a one timeresident of North Carolina whosings of hope, community andresilience in times of trouble!

Wild and newly single, Julie(Vanessa Kirby) throws a latenight party. In the kitchen,Jean and Kristina clean up asthe celebration heaves abovethem. Crossing the threshold,Julie initiates a power gamewith Jean - which rapidlydescends into a savagefight for survival.

This new version of AugustStrinberg’s play Miss Julie,written by Polly Stenham,remains shocking and fiercelyrelevant in its new setting ofcontemporary London.Broadcast live.

ZOE MULFORD& TOM KITCHINGFolk Club in the Lounge Bar

JULIENational Theatre Live

AN EVENINGWITH AGGERS

Begins: 8pmDuration: 3hrs including

floor singersPrice: £6, £5 membersGenre: Live Music

Wednesday 5 September

Begins: 7pmDuration: 2hrs tbcPrice: £14, £12.50 concs,

£10 U26s & schoolsBBFC: 15Genre: Broadcast Theatre

Thursday 6 September

Begins: 7.30pmDuration: 2hrsPrice: £22Genre: Talk

Friday 21 September

Begins: 7.30pmSat matinee: 2.30pmDuration: 2hrs 45minsPrice: £10, £8 concs,

£7 groups 10+, £6 multi-perf discount

Genre: Live Theatre Youth

Wed 26 to Sat 29 September

Begins: 8.30pm Duration: 2hrs 30minsPrice: £13 OTD, £10.50 advAge guide: 14+ under 18s

to be accompaniedGenre: Live Comedy

Friday 28 September

Begins: 8pmDuration: 3hrs including

floor singersPrice: £6, £5 membersGenre: Live Music

Wednesday 3 October

Jonathan Agnew learnt hiscraft under the tutelage ofBrian Johnston, emerging fromthe notoriety of the gloriouslyfunny 'leg over’ incident tobecome BBC Radio’s voiceof cricket.

Join Aggers in his first soloshow as he takes us on a tripdown memory lane, recountingtales with film footage, audioclips and photographs.

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Welcome to the ‘60s in thisfeel-good musical aboutovercoming adversity andsegregation. Tracy Turnbladhas a big wish to be part of theCorny Collins Show but alongthe way she finds a greatercause to fight for. A show fullof big hair, big tunes andbig laughs.This amateur production ispresented by arrangement withMusic Theatre International(Europe). Book by Mark O’Donnelland Thomas Meehan. Music byMarc Shaiman. Lyrics by ScottWhitman and Mark Shaiman.

Funhouse Comedy Club is ourregular, relaxed comedy nightin the Function Hall - perfectfor a night out with friends orcolleagues. Tonight's threestand-up entertainers are LarryDean, Mandy Muden and AlfieBrown and the evening will bekept flowing with the charmand wit of compere DominicWoodward.

New bar offers include mixedsharing food platters andbuckets of bottled beers.

HAIRSPRAYAct II Theatre Company

FUNHOUSECOMEDY CLUBIn the Function Hall

CATHRYN CRAIG &BRIAN WILLOUGHBYFolk Club in the Lounge Bar

This musical partnershipfeatures the creamy vocals ofVirginian-born Cathryn Craigwho numbers Chet Atkins andthe Righteous Brothers amongher many collaborations andwho still works as a Nashvillesession singer from time totime. Cathryn’s vocals areperfectly complemented bythe dexterous and sensitiveplaying of ex-Strawbs guitaristBrian Willoughby.

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Having previously gone downa storm in Spalding as themusical backbone ofThe Magnets, Steve, Fraserand Andy now return aftertouring the world to performtheir uniquely entertainingbrand of a cappella withcheeky humour and effortlesscharm. A fabulous night ofpop music from The Beatlesto Bruno Mars all without theaid of backing tracks orinstruments.

Amen Corner front-man, Andy Fairweather Low raised the rooflast time he played Spalding with The Low Riders back in 2015.This exciting new tour features an extended line up including theaddition of the Hi Riders Special Soul Revue - an extended brasssection and Hammond organ throughout the show.

The line-up is: Andy Fairweather Low on guitar & vocals;Dave Bronze on bass & vocals; Paul Beavis on drums;Nick Pentelow on sax & clarinet; Richard Milner on HammondOrgan; Pete Cook on baritone sax and Matt Winch on trumpet.

WE3 ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERSFEATURING THE HI RIDERS SOUL REVUE

Begins: 7.30pmDuration: 1hr 50minsPrice: £16.50

£15.50 concsGenre: Live Music

Thursday 4 October

Begins: 8pmDuration: 1hr 50minsPrice: £25Genre: Live Music

Saturday 6 October

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Ventoux is the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani,whose drug-fuelled race on the fearsome Mont Ventoux in the2000 Tour de France was the greatest cycling had ever seen.

Their rivalry is re-staged by 2Magpies Theatre using breathtakingvideo accompaniment and a pair of road bikes, asking thequestion - how far will we go to succeed?

VENTOUX2Magpies Theatre

Begins: 8pmDuration: 1hr no intervalPrice: £13.50, £12.50 concs, £7.50 U26sAge guide: 12+Genre: Live Theatre

Wednesday 10 October

THE IMPORTANCEOF BEING EARNESTOscar Wilde Season Live

Begins: 7.15pmDuration: 2hrs 45minsPrice: £14, £12.50 concs,

£10 U26s & schoolsBBFC: 12AGenre: Broadcast Theatre

Tuesday 9 October

Wilde’s much-lovedmasterpiece throws love, logicand language into the air tomake one of theatre’s mostdazzling firework displays.Jack, Algy, Gwendolyn andCecily discover how unsmoothruns the course of true love,while Lady Bracknell keepsa baleful eye on the mayhemof manners.

Staged by the Classic SpringTheatre Company andbroadcast live fromLondon’s Vaudeville Theatre.

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Recorded live from London’sWest End, Ian McKellen’s‘extraordinarily movingportrayal’ (Independent)of King Lear comes to theSpalding cinema screen.

Considered by many to be thegreatest tragedy ever written,Shakespeare’s King Lear seestwo ageing fathers reject thechildren who truly love them.

The Ukulele Orchestra ofSpalding is now in its tenthyear and to celebrate theyinvite you to a concert of‘Happy Memories’ in supportof the Alzheimer’s Society.

Come along to help them raisemoney as you raise your voicewith a good ol’ sing-song ofpopular tunes that both theOrchestra and their audienceshave enjoyed over the pastten years.

KING LEARNational Theatre Live

UKULELE ORCHESTRAOF SPALDING:HAPPY MEMORIES

BRASSED OFFSt Nicolas Players

Begins: 7pmDuration: 3hrs 40minsPrice: £14, £12.50 concs,

£10 U26s & schoolsBBFC: 12AGenre: Broadcast Theatre

Thursday 11 October

Begins: 7.30pmDuration: 2hrsPrice: £10Genre: Live Music

Saturday 13 October

Begins: 7.30pmDuration: 2hrs 15minsPrice: £12, £10 concsGenre: Live Theatre Amateur

Wed 17 to Sat 20 October

Grimley Colliery is bound toclose, as the accountants saythere's more money in it shutthan open. It means 1200 joblosses, a dying town and theloss of its brass band. Butunder the leadership of Danny,with coal-dusted lungs, theband is somehow transformedinto British Champions withlocal lass Gloria whipping upthe money needed to getthem to the Albert Hall.

OCTOBER

Begins: 3pmDuration: 2hrsPrice: £13.50, £12 concs,

F/T Stu & U16s FreeGenre: Live Music

Sunday 21 October

Begins: 2pmDuration: 40mins no intervalPrice: £7.50, £6.50 children & groups 4+Genre: Live Children’s Theatre

Wednesday 24 October

Born in Bucharest to a familyof musicians, Cristian studiedin Romania and at the RoyalAcademy of Music. He hasgained numerous awardsand scholarships throughoutEurope and is much indemand as a solo pianist,chamber musician and asdirector of small ensemblesfrom the keyboard.His programme includespieces by Haydn, Beethoven,Chopin and Schumann.This concert is supported by theCountess of Munster Musical Trust.

Three friends embark on an exciting adventure to chase theirbutterflies away. They cross new seas to unchartered lands,on a journey filled with discovery. The only trouble is, they areall a bit worried about it. What if they get wet? What if theymake a new friend? What if they don't?

A beautiful, humorous tale for children aged 3 to 7 - firingimaginations and helping to face fears.

CRISTIAN SANDRIN:PIANOSouth Holland Concerts

BUTTERFLIESTangled Feet and Half Moon

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The village hall, 1919. This isMargaret’s domain and whereshe meets Grace who knewher brother during the GreatWar. Fast forward to 2019, thevillage hall has been Mirjana’ssolace since escaping the warin Sarajevo.

Marking the centenary of theend of World War I, two actorsdance you through a centuryin Deirdre Kinahan’s new playwith live music, waltzing andunexpected connections.

Dust the cobwebs from yourspooky costume and join all ofyour zombie friends for a funHalloween Party in the Centre’stop floor Function Hall. Strutyour scary stuff on the dancefloor with feel-good live musicfrom Spalding’s very ownZebra, interspersed withgroovy monster disco sounds.Party food included in ticketprice. Creepy cocktail themednight in the bar. Proceeds toElla’s Project.

CROSSINGSNew Perspectives and Pentabus

HALLOWEEN PARTYWith Zebra in the Function Hall

DIE WALKÜRERoyal Opera House Live

Begins: 7.30pmDuration: 2hrsPrice: £13.50, £12.50 concs

£7.50 U26sAge guide: 14+Genre: Live Theatre

Friday 26 October

Time: 7.30pm until midnight

Price: £12.50,£10 groups 8+

Age guide: 18+Genre: Party Night

Friday 26 October

Begins: 5pmDuration: 4hrs 50mins

two intervalsPrice: £14, £12.50 concs

£10 U26s & schoolsGenre: Broadcast Opera

Sunday 28 October

Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycleis one of the greatest works ofall opera. This production seesAntonio Pappano conductingan international cast in thesecond opera of Wagner’sepic Der Ring des Nibelungenfeaturing several of theRing’s musical highlights:the sparkling Magic Fire Music,and the electrifying Ride of theValkyries. Beamed live fromCovent Garden. Sung inGerman with English subtitles.

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Wednesday 10 October

NOVEMBER

Begins: 7.30pmDuration: 1hr 50minsPrice: £15, £14 concs, £7.50 U26sGenre: Live Music

Thursday 1 November

Another flagship ensemble from Tomorrow’s Warriors. Led by alto saxophonistAleksandra Topczewska, Tomorrow’s Warriors Female Frontline features sevenexcellent musicians delivering a set of upbeat jazz standards, funky grooves anda contemporary take on some well-known classics including Roy Hardgrove’sStrasbourg St Denis and Kenny Garrett’s Happy People.

Their line-up is: Aleksandra Topczewska on alto saxophone; Lettie Leyland ontrumpet; Loucin Moskofian on vocals; Jelly Cleaver on guitar; Roella Orolo onkeyboard; Issie Burnham on bass and Caroline Scott on drums.

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Pre-Show Supper 6.30pm

Beef hotpot & pud £11.95Book by Tues 6 Nov

Café SpecialPost-screening Tea & Cake £3.50

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Pre-Show Sunday Lunch 1pm

Sunday roast, pud & coffee£11.95/£6.95 U11sBook by Mon 29 Oct

This autumn sees one ofBBC Strictly Come Dancing’sfavourite professionals,Robin Windsor, head out ontour for the very last time with histeam of professional dancers.

Expect lots of amazing danceroutines, fun, cheeky chatand plenty of sparkle in thisincredible action packedextravaganza that reflectsRobin’s energetic personality.

Book a limited VIP ticket tomeet Robin before the show at1.30pm and receive a signedprint. VIP seats are situated onthe first row of the gallery.

Exhibition On Screen journeysfrom the streets of Paris to theheart of a superb exhibition atthe Fitzwilliam Museum inCambridge, whose extensivecollection of Degas’ works isthe most representative inBritain. With exclusive accessto view rare and diverse works,this film tells a fascinating storyof Degas’ pursuit forperfection.

ROBIN WINDSOR THE FAREWELL TOUR

DEGAS: PASSIONFOR PERFECTIONExhibition On Screen

MARTYNWYNDHAM-READFolk Club in the Lounge Bar

Begins: 3pmDuration: 2hrsPrice: £28, £26 concs

£48 VIPGenre: Live Dance

Sunday 4 November

Begins: 2pmDuration: 1hr 25minsPrice: £10, £7.50 schoolsGenre: Broadcast Exhibition

Wednesday 7 November

Begins: 8pmDuration: 3hrs

including floor singersPrice: £6, £5 membersGenre: Live Music

Wednesday 7 November

Martyn’s powerful andsensitive singing has been aninspiration to many. He has ahuge repertoire of traditionalsongs but also championscontemporary writers, such asthe late Graeme Miles. Muchof his material reflects his earlyyears in Australia, and hisSonglinks project drew onthe connections betweenthese songs and theirearlier British versions.

NOVEMBER

Begins: 7pmPrice: Free-but please

book your seatGenre: Live Music

Thursday 8 November

Begins: 8pm Duration: 1hr 50minsPrice: £15.50

£14.50 concsGenre: Live Music

Friday 9 November

Begins: 7.15pmDuration: 3hrs 5mins

two intervalsPrice: £14, £12.50 concs

£10 U26s & schoolsGenre: Broadcast Ballet

Tuesday 13 November

After a rousing successback in 2017, BBC RadioLincolnshire brings its annualsong writing contest to theSouth Holland Centre oncemore. Broadcast live on BBCRadio Lincolnshire fromSpalding, this finals night willfeature local musicians andspecial guest performers.

Tickets are free of chargehowever there will be acollection on the nightwith proceeds donatedto BBC Children in Need.Tickets go on saleWednesday 26 September.

Louisiana-born singer-guitaristEugene ‘Hideaway’ Bridges iskeeping the style of traditionalblues alive with his charismaticaction packed shows.

Tonight he plays with hissoul and blues band featuringKelpie McKenzie on bassguitar; Michael Bates on drumsand Gabriel Piers-Mantellon keys.

‘He sings like Sam Cookeand plays guitar like BB King’Blues Blast Magazine

BBCCHILDREN INNEED:SONG FORLINCOLNSHIRE

EUGENE HIDEAWAYBRIDGES

LA BAYADÈRERoyal Opera House Ballet Live

Set in mythical India, Petipa’slavish melodrama of love,betrayal and ultimateredemption tells the tale ofthe temple dancer Nikiya’sdoomed love for the warriorSolor. Scenes of exoticspectacle culminate in thechoreographic glory of the‘Kingdom of the Shades’,one of the greatest treasuresin the company’s repertory.

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Over the past few monthsSouth Holland residents havebeen working with professionalmusicians from Sinfonia Viva tocreate new songs. This concertis the culmination of this projectand includes several shortclassical pieces alongside theworld premiere of their newlywritten songs. All welcome.

Stagecoach Performing ArtsSpalding present their takeon the classic pantomimeCinderella. Performed by thewhole company aged 6 to 16years, this family favourite isguaranteed to finishbefore midnight.

CREATIVE JOURNEYS Sinfonia VivaIn the Function Hall

CINDERELLAStagecoach PerformingArts Spalding

FUNHOUSECOMEDY CLUBIn the Function Hall

Begins: 2pmDuration: 1hrPrice: £3.50Genre: Live Music

Wednesday 14 November

Begins: 7.30pmDuration: 2hrs 30mins Price: £12, £10 concsGenre: Live Theatre Youth

Friday 16 November

Begins: 8.30pm Duration: 2hrs 30minsPrice: £13 OTD, £10.50 advAge guide: 14+ under 18s

to be accompaniedGenre: Live Comedy

Friday 16 November

Come and get your lastFunhouse Comedy Club fix ofthe year courtesy of stand-upsMarkus Birdman, Karen Bayleyand Pete Phillipson withcompere Tony Cowards.Mixed sharing food plattersand buckets of bottled beerson sale in the bar from 7.30pm.

NOVEMBER

This project is being delivered by SouthHolland District Council in partnershipwith Orchestras Live and supported byEfficiency East Midlands, LondonHousing Consortium, South HollandCentre and Arts Council England.

JUNE

Begins: 3pmDuration: 2hrsPrice: £8, £6 concsGenre: Live Theatre Youth

Saturday 17 November

Begins: 7.30pmDuration: 2hrs 15minsPrice: £11, £10 concs

& family ticketGenre: Live Theatre Amateur

Wed 21 to Sat 24 November

Begins: 8pmDuration: 1hr 50minsPrice: £17.50, £16 conc

£10 U26sGenre: Live Music & Dance

Friday 30 November

Based on the novel byJacqueline Wilson, TheSuitcase Kid follows the storyof 10 year old Andy and bestfriend Raddish - her toy rabbit.Andy’s parents recentlydivorced and this is the taleof how she copes with herchanging lifestyle. A beautifultale that resonates withchildren of all ages.By Jacqueline Wilson. Adapted for thestage by Vicky Ireland. An Amateurproduction by arrangement withNick Hern Books Ltd

Posing as amateur musicians,Professor Marcus and hiscriminal gang rent rooms inthe lopsided house of thesweet but strict MrsWilberforce. Whilst planninga daring robbery, the villainsplot to involve Mrs Wilberforceunwittingly in Marcus’ brilliantlyconceived heist. Will they pull itoff... or will the old lady get it?

THE SUITCASE KIDACT II Theatre Company

THE LADYKILLERSSADOS

THE DEMON BARBERSThe Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’

It’s Christmas Eve in the pub,and regulars are gettingexcited about the evening’sdance party of the year.But landlady JasmineezerScrooge has other ideas...

Part gig, part dance show, partpanto - this BBC Folk AwardWinning team of musiciansand dancers are back inSpalding by popular demandfor the very best festive livemusic, song and dance.

‘A full-on show of such blazingenergy’ The Independent

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John is one of the national treasures of folkmusic - not only a renowned squeezeboxplayer, but also singer, songwriter, dancer andone-time member of several seminal bands,including Steeleye Span, Brass Monkey andThe Richard Thompson Band. This show will behis Christmas special, Carolling and Crumpets.

JOHN KIRKPATRICKFolk Club in the Lounge Bar

Begins: 8pmDuration: 3hrs including floor singersPrice: £6, £5 membersGenre: Live Music

DECEMBER

Sun 9 Dec 2018 2pmMon 10 10.15amTue 11 10.15amWed 12 10.15am & 1.15pmThu 13 10.15am, 1.15pm & 6pmFri 14 10.15amSat 15 2pm & 6pmSun 16 2pm & 6pmMon 17 10.15am & 1.15pmTue 18 10.15am & 1.15pmWed 19 10.15amThu 20 10.15am & 6pmFri 21 2pm & 6pmSat 22 2pm & 6pmSun 23 11am, 2.30pm & 6pmMon 24 11am & 2.30pmThu 27 11am, 2.30pm & 6pmFri 28 2pm & 6pmSat 29 1pm & 5pmSun 30 1pm & 5pmMon 31 2pm

Choose from these performancesAll December 2018

Polka Dot Pantomimes in association with theSouth Holland Centre proudly presents JACK ANDTHE BEANSTALK - a GIANT of a pantomimesuitable for the whole family. Get ready to roar withlaughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magicaljourney to Blunderbore’s castle in the sky as hebattles to save his best friend Daisy the cow!

Starring the hilarious VINCE WILLIAMS asDame Trott, a supporting West End cast and thebiggest Giant in panto-land, it won’t cost youa bag of beans to see the best traditional familypantomime in Lincolnshire that is guaranteedto be FE-FI-FO-FUN for everyone!

Tickets: £15, £14 concs, £13.50 family ticketGroup and school rates apply

Relaxed / Signed performance onThursday 20 December at 6pm

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FESTIVE PARTIES CHRISTMAS PRESENTSSHOW TICKETS MAKE GREAT GIFTSThese 2019 events are on sale now:

THE NUTCRACKERRoyal Opera House Live Ballet ScreeningA post-Christmas treat recorded live from Covent Garden.Saturday 5 January 6pm £14, £12.50 concs, £10 U26s

JASON DONOVAN & HISAMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS Jason is on the road to celebrate his 50th birthdaywith stories about Neighbours, Ten Good Reasons, Kylie, Joseph,I'm A Celebrity, Strictly plus some of the songs you know and love.Saturday 2 February 7.30pm £27.50

DO YOU THINK THAT’S WISE?THE LIFE & TIMES OF JOHN LE MESURIERImpressionist Julian Dutton’s joyful and moving celebrationof one of the most popular comic actors of our era.Friday 15 February 7.30pm £13.50, £12.50 concs, £7.50 U26s

JON BODEN & THE REMNANT STRINGSFormer Bellowhead front-man and multiple BBC Folk award winnerJon Boden returns to Spalding with his new four piece band.Thursday 14 March 8pm £20, £10 U26s, disabled & companion

GIFT VOUCHERS... or let your loved ones decide with South Holland Centre Gift Vouchers.Available in your chosen denomination and valid for one year.

See more 2019 events on our website now!

CHRISTMAS PARTIESFriday 14, Saturday 15 & Friday 21 December 7.30pmPost-Christmas party on Friday 18 January 7.30pm

Are you arranging the Christmas Do this year? Don’t get your tinselin a tangle, come to one of our shared Christmas party nights!They begin with a fantastic festive dinner and mouthwateringdessert, followed by the best dancing tunes until 12.30am. And ifyou are too busy to play in December, celebrate in January instead.

£28 per person.

We also have availability for exclusive Christmas Parties cateringfor 50 up to 180 guests on selected Wednesdays and Thursdaysin December.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHTIME PARTYThursday 20 December 1pm

Is your company or social group busy, busy, busy over Christmas?If you are struggling to fit in an evening get-together come to ourChristmas Lunch Party instead. Two course Christmas dinnerfollowed by tea or coffee and mince pie accompanied by a fineselection of festive tunes to set the atmosphere.

£18.95 per person.

For evening and lunchtime Christmas parties, a non-refundabledeposit of £5 per person will be taken at the time of booking withfull payment due by 31 October. Please pay for any party ticketsbooked from November in full. Please identify vegetarian or anyother dietary needs at the time of booking.

UNDER 5s CHRISTMAS DISCOWednesday 19 December 1pm

All of the usual Top of The Poppetsfun for accompanied under 5s, witha festive twist. Dancing, party gamesand even a visit from Santa who willdeliver a small gift to each child.

£5 per child with accompanyingadults and babes in armsfree of charge.

FAMILY NEW YEAR’SEVE PARTYMonday 31 December 7.30pm

Everyone is invited to our Family NewYear’s Eve Party where there will beparty games, a delicious buffet anddancing to fun and festive discotunes through to 1am.

£15 per adult, £8.50 U12s

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At Riverbank Studios

New writers welcome to read out and discuss theirprose or poetry.

Monthly on Mondays from 7 to 9pmContact 01775 723026 julespriscilla@gmail.com

RED WINE WRITERS

RSPB WASH BIRDWATCHING CRUISES

Tickets from 01775 766081 www.burteyfen.co.uk

PLAYING THE CINEMA ORGANS

BURTEY FEN COLLECTION

With The Beltonas & SlapdashSt Mary’s Church Hall, Pinchbeck

www.roselaneceilidh.co.uk14 Sept, 26 Oct, 14 Dec 7.45pm£4, children free

NO FRILLS CEILIDH

From Boston Marina on specific dates untilOctober 2018

Tickets from South Holland Centre Box Office01775 764777or visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

COMMUNITY

South Holland has a number ofvisual arts and workshop venuesopen to the public. Please checkopening hours with each venuebefore visiting.

VISUAL ARTS

SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRECraft Showcases. Changingdisplays for sale sourcedfrom The Design Factory

SPALDING ARTSAND CRAFTS SOCIETYPinchbeck Village Hall. PE11 3RBArt demonstrations firstTuesday of the month01775 640255 www.saacs.org.uk

LONG SUTTON BARNS59 Wisbech Road,Long Sutton, PE12 9AFwww.longsuttonbarns.com01406 362500

GEEST GALLERYAyscoughfee Hall MuseumChurch Street, SpaldingPE11 2RAChanging exhibitions by local artistswww.ayscoughfee.org01775 764555

SPALDING PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETYWednesdays 7.30pmSeptember to Aprilwww.spaldingphotographicsociety.co.uk

SPALDING PUBLIC ART TRAILPick up a leaflet from theSouth Holland Centre or visitwww.transportedart.com/spalding-public-art-trail

STRAWBERRY GLASSStained Glass Design Studiogillian@strawberryglass.co.uk07714 458813

UNIQUE COTTAGE STUDIOSFulney Lane South,Spalding, PE12 6FAArt and crafts facility,classes and workshopswww.uniquecottagestudios.co.uk01775 766698

RIVERBANK STUDIOSDouble Street, Spalding. PE11 4DBExhibitions, classes and workshopsjohnhelen@ic24.net

Life classespacrewe@yahoo.co.uk

Parchment classesmariamaidment@btinternet.comwww.riverbank-studios.co.uk01775 680683

CHRIS POWELLSunday 16 Sept 2.30pm

NIGEL OGDENSunday 21 October 2.30pm

ROBERT WOLFESunday 18 Nov 2.30pm

CHRISTMAS SHOWWITH KEVIN GRUNILLSunday 16 Dec 2.30pm

SPALDING PUMPKIN FESTIVALFriday 12 October This annual event fills SpaldingTown Centre with a wide range of pumpkinthemed stalls, arts, music and entertainment.The day will culminate with the Pumpkin Paradeled by the Pumpkin Coach and a spectacularfirework display. Wear something orange and/orgreen and join in the fun!

Sponsored by David Bowman’s Pumpkin Ltd,supported by Transported, the Welland CentenaryRotary Club and the Spalding Lions. Organised bySouth Holland District Council.

ORGANISING AN EVENT?Concert, festival, conference or ball?

Share the load and sell ticketsthrough our Box Office.

Benefits include:Less hassle for you and more convenient for

your customers who are able to purchasetickets online 24 hours a day.

Payment can also be made by cashor card, over the phone or by calling in

person to our welcoming Box Office.

We will send you regular salesupdates so you won't get any

surprises and are able to adaptyour promotional activity as

you go along.

Interested?Call Andrea Tait to discuss your event on 01775 764818or email atait@sholland.gov.uk

As event organisers ourselves, we appreciatehow much work goes into making each andevery occasion a success. So wherever yourevent is taking place, why not lighten the load andsell your tickets through South Holland Centre’sprofessional Box Office Service?

The charge for this service is 15% of ticket income forcommercial events and 10% of ticket income for charityor community events.

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All staff are DBS checked and directorsare trained to degree level drama.

Ring or email for more details or anyqueries, we look forward to meeting you!

Unit One, Welland Business Park,Clay Lake, Spalding, LINCS. PE12 6BL

www.act2online.co.ukinfo@act2online.co.uk

01775 766921

Committed to providingarts for everyone

4yrs old - KS1IMAGINATION STATION - Fridays 4pm - 5pm £4.00

KS2PINT-SIZED PLAYERS -Tuesdays 4:30pm - 6pm (doors open 4pm) £5.50MINI MUSICAL JUNIOR (school yrs 3 and 4)Saturdays 9:30am - 11am (doors open 9am) £5.50MUSIC THEATRE JUNIOR (school years 7-9)Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm (doors open 4pm) £6.00MINI MUSICAL SENIOR (school yrs 5 and 6)Saturdays 11:30am - 1pm (doors open 11.15am) £5.50 MUSIC THEATRE SENIOR (school years 10+)Thursdays 6:30pm-8:00pm (doors open 6:15pm) £6.00

Secondary school ageDRAMA - Wednesdays 4:30pm - 6pm (doors open 4pm) £6.00MUSIC THEATRE - Thursdays 4:30pm - 6pm (doors open 4pm) £6.00

8-20 years old CHOIR - Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm £4.0014-20 years old ADVANCED SKILLS -Fridays 5:30pm - 8pm (doors open 5.15pm) £6.00

First session forany class: FREE!

Have your birthdayParty at ACT II!We take the hassle outof organising a party andensure everyone has afun time to remember.

2hr themed parties (on yourchoice of theme): £1102hr film making or pop

video making parties: £140Contact us for more details!

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BOOKING INFORMATION

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Call ConnectCallConnect is a unique busservice that you can book inadvance and travel to and fromlocal pick-up points. It alsodovetails with the InterConnectfixed-route bus service.

Call Connect operates Monday to Saturdayproviding journeys from 7am to 7pm. To find outmore about this service that operates in andaround the Spalding area call 0845 234 3344Monday to Saturday from 8.30am or check outthe website www.lincsinterconnect.com

Alternatively text the word ‘CallConnect’ to82727 followed by a space and yourrequest information.

Opening hoursMarket Place,Spalding PE11 1SS

BOX OFFICEMonday to Saturday:9.30am to 8.30pmSunday:1 hour before publicised eventuntil curtain up / interval.

Contact: 01775 764777www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

SEATING PLAN, MAP & SERVICES

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PaymentPayment for tickets can be made by cash or mostcredit and debit cards, in person or on the phone,during our box office opening hours. Or you canbook and pay for tickets online 24 hours a dayat www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.Until 23 September 2018 the online booking feeremains at £1.50 for buying up to 9 tickets. Noonline booking fees will apply from 26 Septemberwhen our new ticketing system is launched.

ReservationsReservations will be held for 3 days or half an hourbefore the start of a performance or screening,whichever is earlier. In some cases, eg when anevent is almost sold out, reservations may notbe available and full payment will be requestedto secure the booking.

TicketsTickets can either be held at the box office or sentto you by post. If you require the latter, a smallcharge of £1 will be made for this service andshould be included with your payment. Alternatively,you can enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

ConcessionsWhere offered, unless specified concessions aregenerally available for the following people: over60s, children 16 years and under, full time studentsand those in receipt of unemployment and long-term sickness benefits (and if incapacity benefit,their carers when accompanying). Concessionsalso apply to young people under 26 and groupswhere shown. Please ask for eligibility details atthe box office. Proof of eligibility may be required.

ChildrenChildren are very welcome at the South HollandCentre. Films, shows and workshops for childrenare a regular part of our programme. The Café Baroffers high chairs and a special children’s menu.Baby changing facilities are also available. Pleasenote that children aged 10 years and under mustbe accompanied by a person aged 16 or abovein the auditorium. Under 2s free of charge whensharing an adult seat.

RefundsA full refund will be given on tickets returned at least28 days before the event. If you return your ticketswithin 28 days of the event, refunds will only bepossible when the tickets can be resold.

AccessThere is ramped access to the entrance doors andpassenger lift access to all floors. Wheelchair spacesare available on both auditorium floors. Please informthe Box Office at the time of booking. Please notethat wheelchair seats are not bookable online. Pleaseselect the ‘Accessible Seating Request’ link from theonline booking page or call the Box Office to discussyour requirements. For Induction Loop, please switchhearing aids to the ‘T’ position (Please note: thisfacility is not available for live music events, includingMusical Theatre events with a live band). A numberof booster seats are available. There are twodisabled toilets at the South Holland Centre: one ison the first floor Café Bar level; the second is on thebasement level, and is a larger facility with a riseand fall bed with shower, and a ceiling hoist suitablefor personal hoist attachments. Both disabled toiletsare accessed from the Centre's passenger lift in theentrance foyer.

ParkingParking during the daytime and evening - easyaccess from Broad Street Car Park (Herring Lane),pay and display. In the evening - free parking from6pm in the Market Place and Vine Street Car Park.Additional parking is available as indicated on themap (P) just a short walk from the Centre. Nearestdisabled parking is on Broad Street.

Gift VouchersThe Centre sells gift vouchers which can be usedat the majority of live events and at any cinemashowing. They are valid for one year from the date ofpurchase and can be used as part or full paymentfor an event. Please contact the box office for details.

Family TicketsWhere offered, a family ticket rate can be applied‘per person’ to a group booking of four or morepeople. The group must contain at least one adult(maximum two adults), withthe remaining parties beingunder 16 years of age.

Running TimesWhere the performanceduration is stated, pleasenote that this is only anapproximation.

CAFÉ BAR FOODMonday to Saturday:Full menu and specials served9.30am to 7pmSunday:Light snacks & homemade cakes duringSunday Box Office opening times.

LIVE EVENT DIARY

The information contained in this brochure is published in good faith and is correct at the time of going to press. South Holland District Councilreserves the right to vary the advertised programme without notice. South Holland Centre is in LOV! LOV is a network of ten visual and performingarts venues across Lincolnshire who work together to bring you the very best in arts and culture www.lincolnshireonevenues.com

Month Day & Date Time Event GenreSeptember Wed 5 8pm Folk Club: Zoe Mulford & Tom Kitching live music

Thu 6 7pm National Theatre Live: Julie broadcast theatreFri 21 7.30pm An Evening With Aggers talkWed 26 to Sat 29 various Act II Theatre Company: Hairspray live theatre youthFri 28 8.30pm Funhouse Comedy Club live comedy

October Wed 3 8pm Folk Club: Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby live musicThu 4 7.30pm WE3 live musicSat 6 8pm Andy Fairweather Low Big Band live musicTue 9 7.15pm Oscar Wilde Season Live: Importance of Being Earnest broadcast theatreWed 10 8pm 2Magpies Theatre: Ventoux live theatreThu 11 7pm National Theatre Live: King Lear broadcast theatreSat 13 7.30pm Ukulele Orchestra of Spalding: Happy Memories live musicWed 17 to Sat 20 7.30pm St Nicolas Players: Brassed Off live theatre amateurSun 21 3pm South Holland Concerts: Cristian Sandrin - Piano live musicWed 24 2pm Tangled Feet: Butterflies live children’s theatreFri 26 7.30pm New Perspectives & Pentabus: Crossings live theatreFri 26 7.30pm Halloween Party with Zebra party nightSun 28 5pm Royal Opera House Live: Die Walküre broadcast opera

November Thu 1 7.30pm Tomorrow’s Warriors Female Frontline live musicSun 4 3pm Robin Windsor - The Farewell Tour live danceWed 7 2pm Exhibition On Screen: Degas - Passion for Perfection broadcast exhibitionWed 7 8pm Folk Club: Martyn Wyndham-Read live musicThu 8 7pm BBC Children In Need: Song For Lincolnshire live music Fri 9 8pm Eugene Hideaway Bridges live musicTue 13 7.15pm Royal Opera House Live: La Bayadère broadcast balletWed 14 2pm Sinfonia Viva: Creative Journeys live musicFri 16 7.30pm Stagecoach Performing Arts Spalding: Cinderella live theatre youthFri 16 8.30pm Funhouse Comedy Club live comedySat 17 3pm Act II Theatre Company: The Suitcase Kid live theatre youthWed 21 to Sat 24 7.30pm SADOS: The Ladykillers live theatre amateurFri 30 8pm The Demon Barbers: The Lock In Christmas Carol live music & dance

December Wed 5 8pm Folk Club: John Kirkpatrick live musicSun 9 to Mon 31 various Polka Dot Pantomimes & SHC: Jack & The Beanstalk live pantomimeFri 14, Sat 15, Fri 21 7.30pm Christmas Parties partyWed 19 1pm Under 5s Christmas Disco family discoThu 20 1pm Christmas Lunchtime Party lunch partyMon 31 7.30pm Family New Year’s Eve Party party

2019 events on sale nowSat 5 Jan 6pm Royal Opera House: The Nutcracker broadcast balletFri 18 Jan 7.30pm Post-Christmas Party partySat 2 Feb 7.30pm Jason Donovan & his Amazing Midlife Crisis live showFri 15 Feb 7.30pm The Life and Times of John Le Mesurier live theatreThu 14 Mar 8pm Jon Boden & The Remnant Strings live music

Take Part Diary - Health & Wellbeing sessions and start datesStart Dates Time Event Age GroupTue 4 Sept 7pm Meditation Course: Happiness is a Way of Life 16+Mon 10 Sept 5pm Aerial Dance 8 to 16sTue 11 Sept 6.45pm Aerial Dance 16+Thu 13 Sept 2pm iPads for Beginners 19+Thu 13 Sept 5.30pm Vibe Youth Choir 8 to 18sSat 29 Sept 10.30am Meditation Workshop 16+Thu 4 Oct 10am Get Crafty: Map Art 19+Thu 11 Oct 2pm More iPads 19+Thu 18 Oct 10am Get Crafty: Button Art 19+Tue 23 Oct 7pm Meditation Course: Beginning & Improving 19+Thu 8 Nov 10am Get Crafty: Christmas Paper Crafts 19+Thu 22 Nov 10am Get Crafty: Christmas Five Stitch Crafts 19+