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Theatre l Music l Dance l Film l Exhibitions l Workshops April - August 2019 ... the creative heart of the community
Theatre l Music l Dance l Film l Exhibitions l Workshops
April - August 2019
... the creative heart of the community
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What’s On
03 April
04 Hexham Book Festival
06 May
12 Hexham Gathering
14 June
20 July
23 August
24 Exhibitions
24 Queen’s Hall Digital
26 The Queen’s Club
26 Queen’s Hall Cafe
27 Courses & Workshops
28 Seating Plan
29 Booking your Tickets
30 Season’s Diary
31 About QHA
Welcome to our Summer Season!Here at Queen’s Hall Arts we know that working in partnership is vital to delivering great art and culture. This season will see the fruits of many of these collaborations, everything from the wonderful Hexham Book Festival to our celebration of youth music in partnership with Sage Gateshead at the Hexham Gathering.
Our partnerships with venues in the North East will help us stage Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer in Hexham, a funny and engaging show which will be at Trinity Methodist Church. We are also delighted to be working with Northumberland’s own November Club in bringing a Hexham story to life at the Queen’s Hall.
There is a wide range of great family theatre this summer including the award-winning musical HONK! and the witty Bird’s Nest Billy. We believe that all children should be able to benefit from these wonderful experiences. Our sponsors, the Beaumont Hotel and Patricia J Arnold Accountants, are helping us reach new audiences and raise money to ensure that children in the Tyne Valley get a visit to the Queen’s Hall.
One of the central roles of any Arts Centre is to provide a space for everyone to participate in art. At Queen’s Hall this is one of our guiding principles and there are lots of opportunities to come and join in - from our Summer Theatre School to our Earth Citizen Day, from dance workshops to bidding in our ART with HEART Auction.
We look forward to you joining us very soon.
Katy TaylorArtistic Director | Queen’s Hall Arts
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Cats in Space Wednesday 24 April 7.30pm
Cats in Space will transport you back to the days of 70s Classic Rock. Think loud guitars, walls of soaring multi tracked vocal harmonies, grandiose pianos, and huge singable choruses.
Touring with legendary rock giants Deep Purple, Status Quo & Thunder, the Cats have gained an ever growing army of faithful fans, gaining incredible live reviews along the way.
Tickets: £18.50 (In Advance) £20.00 (On the Door)
Reform TheatreTwo 2 Thursday 25 April 7.30pm
Writer Jim Cartwright revisits the lives, loves and laughs of regulars in a Northern boozer. Time may have passed but the pub is still standing - just! Punters are now few and far between, and despite all attempts at quiz nights, karaoke and pub grub it could soon be last orders for the struggling landlord and lady.
Tickets: £14.50 £12.50 (Members / benefit conc) £7.50 (student)
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Company of Others Crackle. Dust. Tuesday 23 April 7.00pm
In the Great Hall, Hexham Abbey
Crackle. Dust. is an unveiling of women’s resilience, a call to action and a sharing of power. Made in collaboration with women in the North, the work shares their experiences of endings that have had a life changing impact through exquisite choreography, live sound and spoken word.
Running time: approx. 1hr 10mins Suitable for ages 16 years+
Note: Contains scenes of sexual assault, violence and strong language.
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Hexham Book Festival 2019Friday 26 April – Sunday 5 MayHexham Book Festival is run in partnership with Queen’s Hall Arts
Wednesday 17 April 7.30pm David Olusoga £10 | £8
Friday 26 April11am John Wright: Foraging Workshop at Linnels Farm £15
2.30pm John Wright: Extra Workshop £15
12.30pm Lunch with Chris Mullin at the Beaumont Hotel £40
7pm Davy Zyw £18
Saturday 27 April9.30am Tim Pears: Creative Writing Workshop at Phil & Lit £18
11am Chris Bostock: Stories for Families £3
11am Lucy Mangan £8 | £6
12.30pm Steve Brusatte £5 | £3
12.30pm Rosemary Goring at Hexham Abbey £8 | £6
1.45pm Sally Urwin £8 | £6
2pm Tim Pears at Hexham Abbey £8 | £6
2pm Chris Mullin £10 | £8
3.15pm Sarah Davy: Starting a Writer’s Blog Workshop £8 | £6
3.30pm Tracy Borman £10 | £8
5pm Fiona Stafford £8 | £6
6.30pm Neil Oliver £10 | £8
8pm Natalie Haynes £10 | £8
Sunday 28 April11am Ian Fraser £8 | £6
12.30pm Malachy Tallack £8 | £6
1.30pm Edward Bullmore £8 | £6
2pm Paul Anthony Jones £8 | £6
3pm Luke Jennings £8 | £6
3.30pm Rose George £8 | £6
4.30pm Max Adams & Nell Stevens £8 | £6
5pm Karen Lloyd £8 | £6
6.30pm Linda France £12 | £10
Monday 29 April 9.45am Anne Jones: Speed Reading Workshop £18
Tuesday 30 April 5pm Tristan Gooley £8 | £6
6.15pm Justin Butcher £8 | £6
6.30pm Prue Leith £10 | £8
8pm Amanda Owen £8 | £6
Wednesday 1 May 5.30pm Michael Rosen £8 | £6
7.30pm Graeme Macrae Burnet £8 | £6
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9For more details pick up a festival programme in the foyer or go to
www.hexhambookfestival.co.ukAll events are at the Queen’s Hall unless specified. Concession tickets are available to
Book Festival Friends, students and those in receipt of benefits.
Thursday 2 May 6.15pm Oz Clarke £10 | £8
8pm Kate Humble £15.50
Friday 3 May 10am Claire MacDonald £8 | £6 *
11.30am Tim Hayward £8 | £6 *
*Buy tickets to Claire and Tim’s events followed by a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine at Bouchon Bistrot for £32 | £28
2pm Claire MacDonald at Linnels Farm £25
3pm Wendy Mitchell £8 | £6
6.30pm Jane Glover £8 | £6
8pm Misha Glenny £10 | £8
Saturday 4 May 11am Mike Thornton £8 | £6
12.30pm Harry Potter Event £5 | £3
1.45pm Damian le Bas £8 | £6
2pm Irving Finkel £8 | £6
2pm Chris Bostock: Stories for children under 5 and their families £3
2.30pm Sarah Moss: Creative Writing Workshop at Phil & Lit, Hexham £25
3.15pm Adrian Tinniswood £8 | £6
3.30pm Pete Edwards £8 | £6
5pm Mark Lynas £8 | £6
6.30pm Kathryn Mannix £8 | £6
8pm Kamal Ahmed £10 | £8
Sunday 5 May 11am Vanessa Nicolson £8 | £6
12pm Julian Baggini £8 | £6
12.30pm Sarah Moss £8 | £6
1.30pm Fiona Davison £8 | £6
2pm Tracey Warr & Rob La Frenais: Writing Workshop at Phil & Lit £20
2pm Annabel Abbs £8 | £6
3pm Claire Harman £8 | £6
3.30pm Harry Pearson £8 | £6
4.30pm Alan Johnson £10 | £8
6pm Benjamin Zephaniah £12 | £10 | £8
Book at Queen’s Hall Box Office 01434 652477 or online at www.queenshall.co.uk
Festival Ticket Offer: Buy tickets for 4 different events and get 15% off!(Ticket offer applies to tickets booked in one transaction, excluding workshops, demonstrations and tastings.)
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Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer Saturday 4 May 7.30pm
At Hexham Trinity Methodist Church
In this funny and honest solo show, Shane Shambhu combines Indian dance and stand-up comedy leading you on a revealing journey of his life experiences.
With his charm and wit, Shane will have you laughing out loud as he reveals his past through a vivid display of characters, lived experiences and comical stories, reflecting on how race, language, cultures and identity have defined him and his career.
After the show audiences are invited to join him in the Cockney Curry House to try some South Indian tasters while Shane takes you on a hilarious journey into how Indian food has become as popular as fish and chips.
Tickets: £10.00 £7.50 (student)
A Storytelling Exploration and Workshop Thursday 25 April 7.00pm
Learn storytelling techniques and ideas about presentation. Bring a Northumbrian based story, be it from history, folklore or family to be told. Some of these stories will form part of Utterly Northumbrian and will be presented on Friday 10 May (included in ticket price).
Tickets: £18.00
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LittleMighty Pricks Friday 10 May 8.00pm
In Hexham Library
Performed by Jade Byrne.
“I’ve had over 70,000 pricks… Of the medical kind.
This is my chance to set the record straight about Type 1 diabetics like me. Despite what people say, I’m not bankrupting the NHS. And I can eat cake – a whole bloody cake – if I want to”
This urgent, funny new show blends warmly, engaging storytelling with poetry and an original soundscape. It tells a surprisingly moving and uplifting story about families and learning to care for each other better.
Suitable for ages 12 years+
Tickets: £10.00 | £7.50 (student)
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Ron Block & Tony Furtado Thursday 9 May 8.00pm
One of the biggest names on the American roots music scene, Nashville’s Ron Block has 14 Grammy Awards to his name and is well known member of bluegrass supergroup, Alison Krauss & Union Station. Banjo ace Ron is also a superb guitarist and talented songwriter.
Tony Furtado is a stunning live performer who’s been hailed as a genius on banjo and slide guitar. Also a soulful singer and talented songwriter and a charismatic live performer, Tony has toured worldwide playing his captivating brand of Americana.
Tickets: £14.00
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Splitz Dance An Evening of Dance, Song & Fashion Friday 10 May 7.00pm
This popular annual event features dance, song and fashion, and is being held in support of North East based charity, Lifespan.
Tickets: £9.00 £7.00 (Under 16s / Over 60s)
A Story Telling Event Friday 10 May 7.30pm
In the Queen’s Hall Café
Following on from the Story Telling Exploration event on Thursday 25 April, hear stories from Northumberland that resulted from the original workshop.
Tickets: £5.00
Hexham Amateur Stage Society Encore! Wed 15 – Fri 17 May 7.00pm Sat 18 May 3.00pm
Featuring musical favourites from stage and screen including songs from Forrest Gump, The Greatest Showman, Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar, La La Land, Les Miserables and more.
Tickets: £15.00 £13.50 (Senior Citizen / Under 16s)
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MayNovember Club
Foods and Feuds: Two Cooks of Hexham At the Queen’s Hall Cafe
Tuesday 21 May 6.30pm & 8.00pm
Mrs Hannah Glasse and guests invite you to join them for an evening of culinary and theatrical experiment.
Join us for a preview of a new work-in-progress - celebrating the 18th century Hexham born author of the best-selling cookbook of all time, The Art of Cookery made Plain and Easy.
This is an imaginary time travelling gathering bringing Mrs Hannah Glasse, Ann Cook (Glasse’s sworn enemy and rival) and Isabella Beeton together to cook whilst they talk about their hopes and dreams from conflict to sisterhood.
Written by Fiona Ellis and presented in association with Queen’s Hall Arts.
Running Time: 1 hour
Tickets: £10.00 inc light refreshments
Three Men in a Boat By Jerome K Jerome Friday 24 May 7.30pm
A rip roaring barrel of fun, with Giles Shenton playing the part of Jerome K Jerome.
Join Jerome as he recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the magnificent River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun in the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats!
“creates an instant rapport with the audience, drawing
us into his world and making the characters in
it so real we feel you have known them forever.”
Fringe Review
Tickets: £14.50 £12.50 (Members / benefit conc)
£7.50 (student)
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Queen’s Hall Arts is a registered charity. We passionately believe that every child in our local area should have access to great arts experiences.
‘A Theatre Ticket for Every Child’ is our new fundraising campaign to provide a free theatre ticket to every child in our community. For many children it will be their very first experience of the magic of live theatre, and a donation of £10 can help make this happen.
Individuals and companies can support this campaign which will inspire young children and contribute to memories that last forever. To find out more please chat with our friendly team at the Box Office, or call us on 01434 652477.
A THEATRE TICKET FOR EVERY CHILD
I’m delighted to support this campaign to give every child the chance of a free trip to the theatre. I’m personally aware of the power of theatre to inspire young minds, and we must encourage them to follow their dreams, no matter how big. Please, show your support. Jason Donovan
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Kindly supported by: Patricia J Arnold & Co Ltd
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea Wednesday 22 May 1.30pm & 4.00pm Thursday 23 May 10.30am & 1.30pm
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit musical show, adapted and directed by David Wood, and based on the book by Judith Kerr, is coming to Hexham.
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem.
Running time: approx 55 minutes (no interval).
Suitable for children aged 3+.
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Saturday 25 May
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Hexham Gathering is a celebration of youth music, song and dance; a full day of music, folk and fun for all the family.
Hexham Gathering 2019
Kathryn Tickell & The DarkeningKathryn Tickell & The Darkening embrace that global perspective, bringing some of the oldest Northumbrian tunes and songs throbbing to life, intermingling them with new material and binding it all together with contemporary resonance and attitude.
Fresh sounds merge with ancient influences. Dazzling duets from Kathryn’s Northumbrian pipes and Amy’s accordion contrast with the riffs and rhythms of Kieran’s octave mandolin. Intrepid world-traveller Kate adds her fearless explorations
whilst the inventive use of drums and percussion unites the ensemble.
Niamh BoadleSinger, bodhran player and guitarist Niamh impressed us when she played here with the band Northern Company so we’ve asked her back!
Tam LinQHA’s Youth folk band will open the show with their beautiful and mesmerising arrangements of traditional tunes.
Tickets £20 | £15 (under 18s)
Music at the Bandstand 12noon - 4.00pmCome and hear some fantastic young performers from across the North East. This family friendly afternoon is a great opportunity to support young musicians and dancers as they sing, dance and play in the beautiful surroundings of Sele Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music.
FREE EVENT
Hexham Gathering Evening Concert 7.00pm
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MayFidget Theatre
Bird’s Nest Billy Wednesday 29 May 2.00pm
Billy and Bo are best of brothers. They both have big hair. Bird’s Nest Hair!
One day Bo starts school and Billy has no-one to play with. Suddenly a magical bird chirps out of his curly, bird’s nest hair. The bird grants him three wishes.
Fidget Theatre brings Billy’s fantastical wishes to life with their trademark wit and warmth, blending imaginative storytelling, puppetry and playful audience interaction
Bird’s Nest Billy is an adventurous, playful show for 3-7 year olds and their grown-ups.
Tickets: £8.50 £7.50 (per person based on a group of 4 or more) £1.00 (Babe in arms)
HONK! Thursday 30 May 7.00pm Friday 31 May 1.00pm
Flying the nest after a critically-acclaimed, award-nominated run in London, and described as “an absolute joy to watch”, this musical egg-stravaganza is bursting with puppetry, magic and illusions.
A heart-warming reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, HONK! tells the story of Ugly, a plucky little bird who gets picked on by the other farmyard animals because he’s different. Pushed out of the flock, he embarks on an adventure across the marsh, meeting an array of characters who teach him that it takes all sorts to make a world, and that he is much more than just his fowl looks.
HONK! beat nominees The Lion King and Mamma Mia to win the 2000 Olivier Award for Best New Musical!
For ages 4 years+.
Running time: 2 hours including interval.
Tickets: £12.00 £10.00 (Under 16s / Over 65s / benefit conc) / £40.00 (Group of 4)
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Paul Mayhew-Archer - Incurable OptimistFriday 31 May 7.30pm
A one man show about the therapeutic power of comedy, this is the debut stand-up tour from the multi award-winning co-writer of The Vicar of Dibley.
Paul’s co-written or worked on many much-loved comedy shows – I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Old Harry’s Game, Mrs Brown’s Boys, Spitting Image and Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot starring Dustin Hoffman and Judi Dench.
Now Paul has Parkinson’s but he’s still laughing. Paul is not contagious but he is worth catching.
Tickets: £14.00 £13.00 (Members / benefit conc / student)
Oyster Creatives Oysters Saturday 1 June 7.30pm
A party celebrates Johannes Brahms’ Violin Concerto’s first performance. His friends are all there – loyal Herzogenberg, embittered Clara Schumann, waspish critic Hanslick.
The evening unfolds in a series of passionate recriminations and farcical misunderstandings until its moving climax.
Laughing through our tears we ask – what is the cost of art?
Performed by an award-winning cast including Nicholas Collett (RSC, West End), Neil Salvage (RNT, Old Vic) and Eleanor Ryan as Violinist – directed by Amy Bonsall, designed by Maddy Sinclair.
Tickets: £10.00 | £7.50 (student)
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Mari WilsonWednesday 5 June 7.30pm
An evening of hits old and new, Mari Wilson will take you on a musical journey with her enchanting voice and beautiful arrangements of classic and contemporary songs.
Mari Wilson first broke through thirty years ago with the 1982 hit ‘Just What I Always Wanted’. Now entering her fourth decade as a recording artist Mari is reconciled with her past and excited about the future.
Mari has always been known for her live shows - hits old and new, unusual and unexpected covers and, of course, a myriad of glamorous costume changes. Combined with Mari’s storytelling and wit she still stands as one of the best live performers in the country.
Tickets: £17.00 £15.00 (Members / benefit conc / student)
June
The Death Show Tuesday 4 June 7.30pm
Death. A bit grim, isn’t it? Morbid, macabre and even unmentionable, but does it have to be that way?
Drawn together by their shared fear of death, ‘thanatophobes’ Lucy Nicholls and Antonia Beck invite you to embark on a journey of discovery, contemplation and courage.
Take time to celebrate your own mortality! Laugh, cry, stick two fingers up at the grim reaper! And discover why talking about death is ultimately life affirming.
“Despite the fact it may at first seem like a depressing subject, The Death Show is both fun and life-affirming.” Weekend Notes
Tickets: £10.00 | £7.50 (student)
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The Supersonic 70s Show Friday 7 June 7.30pm
The Supersonic 70s Show is GLAM-packed with all those incredible hits from the greatest musical decade of them all...the 70s!
From the towering might of Queen, Fleetwood Mac & ELO, through the ‘pin-up pop’ of David Cassidy, David Essex and Donny Osmond whilst foot stompin’ to the sounds of Sweet, T.Rex, and Suzi Quatro you won’t have time to catch your breath! Alongside timeless classics by The Carpenters, 10cc and Elton John, the band even add in a touch of ‘Grease’ and the Eurovision song contest.
So bring a strong pair of lungs, and your favourite 70s outfit, as it is time for you to live out your childhood memories once more on this glorious rollercoaster ride of 70s nostalgia.
Tickets: £18.50 (In Advance) £20.00 (On the Door)
joey By sean burn
Thursday 6 June 7.30pm
A true story about growing up in 80s Britain.
A story about playgrounds and care-homes, DMs and red laces, punk and cassette tapes, about smashed up tellies and running away, about three kids called spaz, dumbo and psycho – a story of love and rage and surviving it all.
It’s a story of a kid who, a day after Joey Deacon goes on Blue Peter, arrives to the playground and declares that from now on, they are to be called Joey. Then jumps over the wall and disappears forever.
Performed in English and British Sign Language, and produced by gobscure in association with Greyscale.
Tickets: £10.00 | £7.50 (student)
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JuneQueen’s Hall Theatre Club
Tons of Money Adapted by Alan Ayckbourn A play by Will Evans and Valentine
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 June 7.30pm
Aubrey and Louise are toffs – but skint – saved by the skin of their teeth when a large family legacy is announced.
Tons of money! Their troubles should be over!
But when they hatch a plan to prevent their creditors getting at the new found wealth, the comedy mayhem that results means that their troubles are only just beginning!
A vintage 1920s comedy in a polished new adaptation; Alan Ayckbourn’s treatment of this crowd pleaser is an unerring theatrical delight.
This amateur production of Tons of Money revised by Alan Ayckbourn is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd
Tickets: £14.00 / £12.00 (conc)
The Mile Roses ‘Blue Skies’ Album LaunchThursday 13 June 8.00pm
Contemporary British Folk Music with a Nod to Nashville! The Mile Roses are delighted to be launching their highly anticipated second album ‘Blue Skies’ at this special ‘Live in the Library’ concert.
Kate Bramley, Simon Haworth & Kari Macleod are three singer songwriters with eclectic and diverse roots, coming together to create an original and joyful sound. Born out of a musical interest in both British folk and the transatlantic connections to new country and Americana, the trio are fast gaining a reputation across the UK folk scene.
With original songs and close three part harmonies, accompanied by guitars, fretless bass, cittern, mandolin and duelling fiddles, expect haunting ballads, swinging country, celtic roots and driving folk choruses.
Tickets: £12.50
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Dinosaur World Live Tuesday 18 June 5.00pm Wednesday 19 June 10.30am & 5.00pm
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!
A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
Age guidance: 3 years+
Running Time: 50 mins + 15 min post show meet & greet with the Dinosaurs
Tickets: £14.00 | £8.50 (Groups of 10 or more - per person)
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JuneThrough the Seasons
Saturday 22 June 7.30pm
A celebration of the year in Morris and folk dance.
Experience the joy of a summer festival and the thrill of a winter fireside rapper sword-dance as three exceptional musicians showcase beautifully arranged traditional dance tunes & songs, with a unique live collaboration of storytelling and design.
Joining one of the finest harmonica players of his generation Will Pound (three times nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year Award) are storyteller Debs Newbold, Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead, Faustus, The Transports) on bouzouki, banjo, mandolin and vocals, and Ross Grant (Inlay) on violin and vocals, with audio-visual design by David Parker.
Tickets: £12.00 | £10.00 (Members / benefit conc / student)
A contemporary dance performance inspired by favourite movies, choreographed by professional dance artists and performed by YDT’s talented cast of young people aged 3-18 years.
* The matinee show includes performances by YDT’s youngest Creative Dance students and a small selection of works from the evening programme.
Tickets Evening: £10.00 (Adults) £8.00 (OAPs / Members / Benefit Conc) | £5.00 (student)
Matinee : £8.00 (Adults) £6.00 (OAPs / Members / Benefit Conc) £3.50 (student)
Youth Dance Tynedale Moving Pictures Fri 28 June 7.30pm Sat 29 June 2.00pm & 7.30pm
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Nancy Kerr and James Fagan Sunday 30 June 7.30pm
Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are one of the best known duos on the British folk circuit, and twice winners of
Best Duo at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Nancy was also the 2015 Folk Singer of the Year at the Folk Awards.
Outstanding musicianship, a lifelong grounding in traditional singing and instrumental playing and acclaimed original compositions makes Kerr and Fagan a perennial favourite across the country.
Tickets: £14.00
Edge 2019 Tuesday 2 July 7.30pm
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking world of Edge Dance Company, an ensemble of dancers from across the globe i.e. Canada, Spain, France, USA and the UK.
Join the 13 powerful dancers as they embark on a deeply personal and collaborative journey in celebration of life, death and the challenges in between. Bringing humour, enjoyment and warmth to the stage they will perform three vastly diverse pieces from award-winning choreographers Hagit Yakira, Fabio Liberti and Jorge Crecis.
EDGE is the postgraduate company of London Contemporary Dance School.
Tickets: £10.00 | £7.50 (student)
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Feet First Dance Friday 12 July 7.00pm Saturday 13 July 11.30am & 2.30pm
The annual summer showcase from Feet First Dance featuring students from 2½ years up to 18 years performing pieces in various styles from musical theatre to contemporary dance.
Tickets: £9.00 (Adults) | £7.00 (conc) | £3.50 (under 7s)
Hex Pistols Friday 12 July 7.30pm
In Hexham Library
Hexham’s own all female singing group with a special programme of musical HEXtracts from film and TV. Bringing their own twist to songs from the 1930s up to the present day, HEXpect an evening of heavenly harmonies with a hint of hilarity.
Tickets: £10.00 | £7.50 (students)
July
Edinburgh Fringe Previews Saturday 20 July
The world’s largest comedy festival takes place in Edinburgh in August. We are delighted to bring you a selection of top acts (including top TV and award winning comics Alun Cochrane and Chris Washington) ‘road testing’ their shows prior to the festival. Keep an eye on the website for more details and to be among the first people to see these brand new shows.
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7 Make a Play Summer School with Multi Story Theatre Monday 22 – Friday 26 July 10.00am – 4.00pm
A fun filled week at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre for 11-16 year olds to develop their theatre skills, culminating with a live performance in the main theatre. Professional actors from Multi Story Theatre Company will work with the group to create a prequel to their performance of Pandora.
Tickets: £80 / £60 (benefit conc) for the week, includes a ticket for the performance of Pandora.
Friday 26 July 6.30pm
Pandora is a play for young people about big ideas and serves as a wonderful introduction to a classic Greek Myth but also engages children with wider questions of who we are and how we live our lives. It’s also about holding on to trust and hope and working together in an uncertain and selfish world.
Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years.
Running time: 55 minutes
[The performance will start with a piece by students of the Make a Play Summer School.]
Multi Story Theatre Pandora
Tickets: £8.50 £7.50 (per person based on a group of 4 or more) £1.00 (Babe in arms)
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Earth Citizen Day 2019Saturday 27 July
Join us for music from around the world to celebrate Earth Citizen Day!
July
Evening Concert: The Warm Collective 7.30pmTWC is a hip hop & afrobeats music collective comprising of rappers, singers, musicians and producers based in the North East with a range of music and cultural influences from across the globe including Angola and The Gambia. TWC will be performing a live show in the evening backed by Hexham based band Snazzy Kex showcasing material from their collaborative EP and forthcoming album.
Tickets £10.00
Corbridge Chamber Music Festival 2019 Friday 26 - Sunday 28 July 2019
At St. Andrew’s Church, Corbridge
The Corbridge Chamber Music Festival is now firmly established as the premiere Summer Chamber Music Festival in the North East. The Gould Piano Trio and clarinettist Robert Plane, are joined by a number of distinguished guests for three days of glorious music, performed in the heart of one of the county’s most picturesque villages.
Booking opens Friday 17 May
Dance Summer School Tuesday 27 - Friday 30 August 10.00am - 3.00pm daily
QHA will again host the hugely successful dance summer school for ages 8-13 years. Each day will involve a contemporary technique class and group work to choreograph a challenging, new piece of work to share with friends and family on the main stage at 3.00pm on Friday 30 August.
Tickets: £80 | £60 (benefit conc)
Book earlyOnly 20 spaces
Both workshops are suitable for ages 7 years+.
Tickets £8.00 | £25 (group of 4) l £15.00 (one workshop + evening concert)
Drumming Workshop 2.30pmJoin a fun and interactive African percussion workshop for all the family.
Songwriting / Rapping Workshop 2.30pmA workshop for aspiring songwriters & rappers on lyric writing and storytelling through music.
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ART with HEART Exhibition & Charity Auction Thursday 25 April – Thursday 23 May
GALLERY ONE & TWO
ART with HEART is a charity auction and gallery exhibition developed by QHA. We are raising funds to develop cultural and creative activities to enrich the lives of local people living with dementia.
National, international and local artists have kindly donated work to support ART with HEART, and there is a wide range of work guaranteed to suit every taste and interest.
For further information, and to place a bid for your favourite piece, please visit ww.artwithheartauction.org
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It focuses on creating opportunities for artists working with digital and moving image technologies and aims to build and connect an international community of artists to local and national audiences.
The Queen’s Hall Digital platform will commission a number of works via a mix of selected works and open calls providing an exciting opportunity for us to get to know what you are making, stimulating interesting discussions that could lead to further opportunities.
Queen’s Hall Digital is an online exhibition portal for new work and innovative projects.
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Queen Elizabeth High School Presence Friday 7 June - Saturday 13 July
GALLERY ONE & TWO
The unique energy and vision of young artists will provide the strong visual presence at the heart of this exhibition. Work is drawn from the portfolios of Art, Graphics and Photography Students, past and present, from the renowned Queen Elizabeth High School Art Department.
The artists display work in a variety of media including paintings in oil and acrylics, creative collages, digital drawings and giant projections of photography. Shown across all the galleries at Queen’s Hall, the amazing range and vitality of the work presented by these highly creative young artists, pushes the boundaries of what student art work can be.
Inspired by… Children Saturday 20 July – Saturday 31 August
GALLERY ONE & TWO
This summer’s exhibition will focus on art inspired by children’s books and theatre. With something interesting for all the family just drop in to take a look and be inspired to make your own art.
A mini-cini will feature family-friendly animation created by digital artists – so bring your mini-superhero along to see something new and exciting.
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The Queen’s Club is a new scheme for individuals and couples.
Individual Membership at £25 per year Joint Membership at £35 per year
Join our Friends scheme, The Queen’s Club, and support the North East’s most vibrant Arts Centre.
Everyone wants to get the most from their money and coming to the arts centre is no exception, which is why The Queen’s Club is the perfect choice for regular visitors to the Queen’s Hall.
Members get money-saving discounts, a host of exclusive benefits, invitations to exciting special events, and lots more. At the same time as having fun today you will be helping us to invest in the future, ensuring there is a next generation of artists, musicians and performers coming through to entertain us tomorrow!
Queen’s Hall Cafe Open Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Run by Jevon Scudamore, previously the baker at Hexham Abbey, the NEW Queen’s Hall Cafe is now open for home made cakes and scones, as well as soup & sandwiches... and according to many customers, the best coffee in Hexham!
Look out for best-selling items, the cheese and bacon scones and the New York Deli sandwich.
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Tynedale Community Choir Mondays 8.00pmAt St Aidan’s Church, Hexham
Sing, relax and unwind with folk songs, shanties, rounds, gospel, contemporary songs and more led by musical director, Kathryn Davidson. Suitable for beginners and experienced singers alike, all voices, ages and abilities welcome.
£15 per half term (concessions available)
For more information contact Mark 07879 263848
Queen’s Hall Adult Drama Group Tuesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm At Queen’s Hall Arts Centre
Free drama sessions led by Sarah Kemp of Théâtre Sans Frontières as part of her PhD research on theatre making and older people. Develop your drama skills through movement, games and other performance activities. Meet new people and have fun. No previous experience necessary. All ages welcome but particularly those over 55.
Workshop places: Free
Book through Box Office 01434 6452477
For further information, contact [email protected]
Tyne Valley Jazz Ensemble (9 -13yrs)
Tyne Valley Youth Big Band(12-19yrs)
At The Phoenix, Hexham
Led by the jazz trumpeter and leader of Tyne Valley Big Band Dave Hignett, these two bands are a great opportunity for aspiring young musicians.
For more information contact [email protected]
Queen’s Hall Youth Theatre At Queen’s Hall Arts Centre
Our ever popular Youth Theatre is expanding and offering more opportunities for young people. Develop your creativity through this popular skills based theatre programme. Your ideas, your words, your actions, create your own drama!
Down Stage: Skills-based group for ages 8 to 11yrsMondays 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Stage Note: Performance group for ages 12 to 14yrsTuesdays 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Creatives: Devising / writing performance group for ages 15 to 19yrsTuesdays 6.00pm – 8.00pm
All groups £60 per term (early bird price: £45 if paid before 20 May)
Book through Box Office 01434 6452477
Tam Lin Youth Folk Band Mondays from 4.30pm - 6.00pmAt Queen’s Hall Arts Centre
QHA’s youth folk group for young people aged 11 years and above.
£45 | £35 (conc) for the term
Book through Box Office 01434 6452477
Projectors Youth Theatre Mondays 6.00pm – 8.00pm At Queen’s Hall Arts Centre
Projectors Youth Theatre is a drama-based initiative for young people aged 15 to 21 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/ or communication difficulties who, due to their very specific needs, are unable to access our existing Youth Theatre sessions. Participants explore drama practice and personal creativity within small group work with specialist creative producers
For further information please contact [email protected]
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Opening Hours Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm Plus one hour prior to a performance
By Telephone Telephone bookings can be made on 01434 652477 using all major credit / debit cards. Tickets can be posted (a £1.50 handling charge applies). Reservations will be held for three days.
By Post Please send cheques payable to ‘Queen’s Hall Arts’ for the full amount to the above address. Tickets can be posted (please add £1.50 or send a sae).
Online Tickets can be booked online through our website www.queenshall.co.uk using credit / debit cards. A handling charge of 50p per ticket applies.
Refunds We regret that tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged after purchase, except in the case of a cancelled show.
Student Standby The Student Standby Scheme allows any person aged over 13yrs and in full time education to buy a ticket in person to selected Queen’s Hall Arts-promoted shows in the 24 hours before curtain-up for the reduced price of £2.50. Ask at the Box Office or check the website.
Discounts We offer concessionary prices on selected shows for full-time students, registered unemployed, people with disabilities and people under 18. A group price based on 4 or more people attending is available on selected performances.
Discounts are also available on selected shows to Queen’s Club Members.
Everyone Welcome We welcome visitors with disabilities and aim to ensure that your visit is safe and enjoyable. If you require help, please contact us in advance. Companions of wheelchair users may attend shows free of charge. Guide dogs are welcome in all areas of the building.
Hearing Loop Hearing loop facilities are available throughout the auditorium and balcony. Please contact the Box Office for more details, and to order your audio receiver in advance.
Thank you! A big thank you to our volunteer ushers who donate many hours of their time. If you would like to volunteer as an usher please contact the Box Office.
Queen’s Hall Arts is a registered independent charity
(Registered Charity No. 1088975)
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7 April Page
Tues 23 Apr Crackle. Dust. 3
Wed 24 Apr Cats in Space 3
Thurs 25 Apr – Thurs 23 May ART with HEART Charity Auction 24
Thurs 25 Apr A Storytelling Exploration and Workshop 6
Thurs 25 Apr Two 2 3
Fri 26 Apr – Sun 5 May Hexham Book Festival 2019 4
MaySat 4 May Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer 6
Thurs 9 May Ron Block & Tony Furtado 7
Fri 10 May Splitz Dance: An Evening of Dance, Song & Fashion 8
Fri 10 May Pricks 7
Fri 10 May A Story Telling Event 8
Wed 15 – Sat 18 May Hexham Amateur Stage Society: Encore! 8
Tues 21 May Foods and Feuds: Two Cooks of Hexham 9
Wed 22 & Thurs 23 May The Tiger Who Came to Tea 11
Fri 24 May Three Men in a Boat 9
Sat 25 May Hexham Gathering 2019 12
Sat 25 May Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening 12
Wed 29 May Bird’s Nest Billy 13
Thurs 30 & Fri 31 May HONK! 13
Fri 31 May Paul Mayhew-Archer: Incurable Optimist 14
June Sat 1 June Oysters 14
Tues 4 June The Death Show 15
Wed 5 June Mari Wilson 15
Thurs 6 June Joey 16
Fri 7 June - Sat 13 July Exhibition: QEHS: Presence 25
Fri 7 June The Supersonic 70s Show 16
Thurs 13 June The Mile Roses 17
Thurs 13 – Sat 15 June Queen’s Hall Theatre Club: Tons of Money 17
Tues 18 & Wed 19 June Dinosaur World Live 18
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Sat 22 June Through the Seasons 19
Fri 28 June - Sat 29 June Youth Dance Tynedale: Moving Pictures 19
Sun 30 June Nancy Kerr and James Fagan 20
July Tues 2 July Edge 2019 20
Fri 12 & Sat 13 July Feet First Dance 21
Fri 12 July Hex Pistols 22
Sat 20 July – Sat 31 Aug Inspired by... Children 25
Sat 20 July Edinburgh Fringe Previews 21
Mon 22 – Fri 26 July Make a Play Summer School with Multi Story Theatre 22
Fri 26 July Pandora 22
Fri 26 – Sun 28 July Corbridge Chamber Music Festival 2019 23
Sat 27 July Earth Citizen Day 2019 23
AugustTues 27 - Fri 31 Aug Dance Summer School 23
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Queen’s Hall Arts is a registered charity. Our Mission is to be the cultural heart of our community, delivering great arts experiences and supporting professional and aspiring artists.
If you would like to comment on our service, please contact the Artistic Director Katy Taylor or the Chair of the Trustees Andrew Harvey at the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre. Email [email protected]
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