Box Office: 020 8292 9222 www.chickenshed.org.uk

September 2014 - January 2015

Welcome to Chickenshed – as we look forward to the next 40 years!Celebrations for our 40th anniversary year have exceeded all that we ever could have wished for! Our Festival Year culminates this autumn with an inspiring programme that truly celebrates those values and beliefs from which we have never wavered, and which will ensure our success for the next 40 years.

Our Studio Show this autumn is Alice on the Underground and we’re thrilled to be working together again with acclaimed writer-director Chris Bond (Sweeney Todd, Blood Brothers). First performed in 2003 the show has been updated and packs a wonderful theatrical punch. It is a ‘must-see musical journey’ which takes some of its inspiration from the dream-like figures of Alice In Wonderland, but very firmly transposes them into twenty-first century London! Full of curious characters and adventures, Alice on the Underground will be a rocking musical that’s not to be missed.

A huge highlight will, of course, be our Christmas Show, Peter Pan. It’s often said that it only feels like Christmas when our Christmas Show opens, and this production is certainly going to get everyone in the spirit of things as it will be a perfectly magical adventure for children – and adults who never grew up! We can’t wait to share it with you. The season also brings the return of our successful one-man show The Rain That Washes to Chickenshed for a final performance that will go off with a bang with our Afrika Explosion! evening, and we have our usual workshops for adults and young people, shows for little ones and Christmas specials, plus fantastic comedy, music and jazz nights. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Enjoy a coffee and light snack, a delicious Mediterranean-inspired lunch or evening meal, or simply sample from a carefully selected range of juices, wines and beers.

Restaurant and bar open from 9am Monday - Saturday and Sundays when there is an event.To reserve a table call 020 8440 2221

Brothers Grill

The RainThat WashesA remarkable and unforgettable story - back at Chickenshed following its national tour for a final performance

First performed in our intimate Studio Theatre in October 2011, The Rain That Washes has since played at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in the West End and numerous venues nationally. Audiences and critics have been captivated by this compelling story of a 14-year-old boy who leaves Zimbabwe to join the revolution against white rule, and have heaped praise on this one-man show, awarding it four and five-star reviews. For those who enjoyed, or missed, it previously, here is the last chance to see this provocative and touching story. The performance will be followed by an evening of African music from the hugely exciting band Batanai from Harare, Zimbabwe.

Fri 3 Oct7.30pm performance (1hr 10mins)9pm Batanai

Chickenshed BarAges 11+ | £10 adv | £12

Afrika Explosion!An evening of performance and music Fri 3 Oct7.30pm The RainThat Washes (1hr 10mins)9pm Batanai (1hr approx)Chickenshed Bar Ages 11+ | £10 adv | £12

Batanai - Afrika Alive Tour 2014!The performance will be followed by a spectacular evening of African music from the hugely exciting band Batanai from Harare, Zimbabwe. Their blistering fusion of high energy rhythms, African Mbira and marimba music with vocals all combine to create a vibrant and captivating show!

‘Rivetingly visual, gloriously musical, and entirely danceable.’

The Rain That WashesA remarkable and unforgettable story - back at Chickenshed one final time following its national tour.

First performed in our intimate Studio Theatre in October 2011, The Rain That Washes has played at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in the West End and numerous venues nationally. Audiences and critics have been captivated by this compelling story of a 14-year-old boy who leaves Zimbabwe to join the revolution against white rule, and have heaped praise on this one-man show, awarding it four and five-star reviews.

For those who enjoyed, or missed, it previously, here is the last chance to see this provocative, touching story.

‘Thought provoking and daring, challenging and at times painful, but if you have the chance to see this tour de force, do not pass it by.’ What’s On Stage

‘This year’s must-see musical journey has to be Alice on the Underground from Chickenshed - punchy

music, dynamic language, humorous and touching!’ The Independent, July 2004

Wed 8 - Sat 25 Oct

A Musical

Alice on the Underground

Going UndergroundTue 14 Oct | Mon 20 Oct 6.30pm (30mins pre-show)Studio Theatre to ticket holders of that evening’s performance

Join us for an informal discussion with members of the cast and creative team, as we discuss the importance of Alice on the Underground to Chickenshed, its history and development, and the approaches taken to update this piece for a new audience. Guests will have the chance to ask questions during an informative, lively and entertaining session.

Alice is a spirited teenager who yearns to find love and excitement beyond her humdrum life on a London estate. Running away from home, Alice is befriended by a busking and break-dancing White Rabbit, who takes her on a wild, magical and humorous subterranean journey on the Underground. Her adventures become curiouser and curiouser as together they encounter increasingly bizarre characters in London’s sinister underbelly. But does Alice find what she’s looking for?

Alice on the Underground was first performed in 2003 to huge acclaim and has been updated as part of our 40th anniversary year. With hints and suggestions of the familiar yet dream-like figures from Alice In Wonderland, the show also draws upon the stark realities of twenty-first century London life, and all combines to create a fast-moving, entertaining musical production.

Acclaimed writer-director Chris Bond (Sweeney Todd, Blood Brothers) returns to collaborate with Jo Collins and Paula Rees (Chickenshed’s Director of Music and Writer-in-Residence respectively) on a powerful production that drew its initial inspiration from Chickenshed’s inclusive and groundbreaking ethos, and that today still packs a wonderful theatrical punch!

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Wed 8 - Sat 25 OctStudio Theatre (approx 2hrs 15mins inc. interval)Ages 12+ £10 (£8 concs) | Half price for 14-25 year olds with StubHub!7.30pm on Wed 8, Thu 9, Fri 10, Sat 11, Tue 14, Wed 15, Thu 16, Fri 17, Sat 18, Mon 20, Tue 21, Wed 22, Thu 23, Sat 25. 5pm and 8.30pm on Fri 24

Matinees: Thu 9, Thu 16 at 1pmSat 18, Sat 25 at 3.30pm Sign Interpreted: Fri 17 Oct at 7.30pmCaptioned Performance:Mon 20 Oct at 7.30pm

Talking Points

26 Nov - 10 JanFor ages 5+

Audio Described Performances:Thu 18 Dec at 12pm, Sun 21 Dec at 1.30pmand 5.30pm, Sun 4 Jan at 1.30pm and 5.30pmCaptioned Performances:Mon 8 Dec at 12pm, Sun 14 Dec at 1.30pm, Fri 19 Dec at 7pmSign Language is integrated into all performances

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Wendy Darling loves telling her brothers bedtime stories of the dastardly pirate Captain Hook and the heroic Peter Pan, and the children’s imaginations become reality when Peter flies into their nursery one starry night. Together they fly to a mysterious, magical land where children never grow up, fairies truly exist and bloodthirsty pirates really roam the seas. Join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and the Lost Children on an exhilarating adventure as they take on the wicked Captain Hook and his pirates, determined to save Neverland and all that they believe in.

Peter Pan marks the stunning finale to our 40th Festival Year and will be the perfect Christmas adventure for children - and adults who never grew up! Chickenshed’s famously large and amazingly diverse cast will tell this much-loved family favourite with infectious music, song and dance that will captivate everyone aged 5 and above.

Full performance times and prices are on the next page.

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A perfectly magical adventure

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Chickenshed at 40Thu 4 Dec | 6pm (30mins pre-show)Rayne Theatre book by phone or email

‘The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.’ (J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan)

As our 40th anniversary celebrations draw to a close, join us to learn more about our truly diverse range of performances, hear about our unique educational work and membership activities, and be one of the first to discover our plans for the future and the next 40 years!

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Talking Points

Join Brothers Grill for a delicious meal before the show – a meal and a show make the perfect Christmas party for a work or social group!

Check out the new menu online before you visit – please note Christmas meals must be pre-booked.

Restaurant and bar open from 9am Monday - Saturday and Sundays when there are performances.

To reserve a table call 020 8440 2221

Brothers Grill

Christmas Tales

A fun and festive showfor children up to 6 years!Christmas Tales is a fun and festive celebration that takes the very best of our vibrant Tales from the Shed shows and sprinkles it with new, magical and larger-than-life characters – and then puts the whole thing on our biggest stage, the Rayne Theatre!

Get ready to laugh, sing and join in with Rain Dear and Snow Manny and all their Christmas fun and games!

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Ages 0-6yrs | £8, free to babies under 1yr | 50-60mins

At Chickenshed in the Rayne Theatre:Sat 6 Dec at 9.30am & 11.15amTue 9 Dec at 10amSat 13 Dec at 9.30am & 11.15amSat 20 Dec at 9.30am & 11.15amMon 22 Dec at 9.30am & 11.15amTue 23 Dec at 9.30am

Plus at Dugale Centre, Enfield Town:

Wed 3 Dec at 10am & 11.30am

Sun 14 Dec at 10am, 11.30am & 1pm

Sun 21 Dec at 10am & 11.30am

Sun 28 Dec at 10am & 11.30am

Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, 39 London Road, Enfield EN2 6DS

£6, free to babies under 6mths (50-60mins)

Tales from the Shed are vibrant, interactive theatre shows that are perfect for young children. They are informal, lively and amazingly engaging as the performers and audience share the same space - children are always encouraged to make a lot of noise and to make the story happen.

We guarantee that every show will be fun, really silly and that there will be plenty of colourful puppets and live songs. Every week we present different stories featuring the same much loved characters – from Can-Can the beautiful bird to laid back Lion Down and The Thing That Goes Blurgh!

At Chickenshed in the Studio Theatre:Every Fri & Sat 12 Sep - 1 Nov (excluding Sat 25 Oct)Fri 11.30am, Sat 10am & 11.30amPlus half-term dates & times:Thu 30 Oct at 10am & 11.30amFri 31 Oct at 10am

Tales from the ShedHugely entertaining shows for 0-6 year olds!

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Tales Birthday Parties!After the 11.30am Tales from the Shed Saturday show at Chickenshed (and Thursday or Friday during half-term) you can have a special birthday party in a designated area of the bar. For your party you’ll get a mention during the Tales from the Shed show for the birthday boy/girl, a Tales character singing Happy Birthday at your table and delicious party food.

Party price £5.75 per child (plus price of show ticket)Minimum 10 children, maximum 50

A unique way to celebrate a birthday!

Tales Parties can also come to your home – ask the Box Office for more information.

Performance workshopsfor young people

Saturday ShedEvery Sat 13 Sep - 1 Nov5-8yrs for Year 1 and up (10am)9-12yrs for up to Year 8 (11.15am)Chickenshed (60mins)Pay As You Go: £6 per sessionTermly Membership: pre-register for all 8 workshops for a 25% discount

A great opportunity for young people to develop their performance skills using our proven teaching methods and unique performance style.

Led by our highly experienced and energetic staff, each fun session will involve movement, drama, singing and story-making. Every workshop is different and designed so that a child of any ability can come to all sessions, or drop in to one session from time to time.

Autumn ShedMon 27 - Fri 31 Oct 10am - 4pmAges 5-12yrs (from School Year 1)£130 | 50% discount for siblings

Participants at this brilliant week-long event will explore and develop a wide range of performance skills through workshops that involve drama, dance, singing and story-making. Parents and friends will be invited in on the final afternoon to see a performance.

Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Participants will need to bring a packed lunchand snacks, and they will be supervised by Chickenshed staff during lunchtimes and breaks.

Chickenshed offers a unique opportunity to learn and perform in a working theatre. We have flexible entry requirements because we appreciate that talent and passion can’t always be measured by exam results. We have a great success rate both in retaining students and achieving results - our recent successes include a 98% pass rate for our BTEC course and 25% of our recent graduates achieving the equivalent of a First on our Foundation Degree. We are also rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.

Applications close August 2015. Bursaries available.

Find out more and apply by visiting the website or contacting

Zoe Hayes, Education Coordinatorzoeh@chickenshed.org.uk020 8216 2729www.chickenshed.org.uk/courses

BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing ArtsTwo-year full time course. Equivalent to three A-levels.

Foundation Degree in Inclusive PerformanceThe FdA course is a two-year full time course, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

BA Degree in Inclusive PerformanceStudy with us for a further year after the FdA course to gain a full BA degree qualification.

Study at Chickenshed

Chickenshed 60+Every Mon 8 Sep - 13 Oct5pm (1hr 30mins) Ages 60+ | £45 for 6 weeks of workshops

A series of theatre workshops for the over 60s which also provide a great opportunity to meet new people with a shared passion for theatre and the performing arts as well as the chance to work with trained theatre professionals. Early booking recommended as places are limited. Also included is participation in the two sessions of the Community Chorus at no additional cost.

Community ChorusWed 10 & 17 Sep only6.30pm (2hrs) Ages 21+ | £7.50 per session (or free to those booked on Chickenshed 60+)

An ongoing series of vocal sessions at which you can develop your singing skills as part of an ensemble and learn a number of arrangements. Sessions are led by Jo Collins - Chickenshed’s Director of Music.

Support Scheme Available:Chickenshed strives to make all of its activitiesopen to everyone. If the cost of these activities prevent you from attending please contact MatthewLyons, Head of Membership, on 020 8216 2721 or matthewl@chickenshed.org.uk.

Adult Theatre WorkshopsNo previous participation, experience or an ability to read music is required - all you need is an interest in either creative performance or singing and plenty of enthusiasm!

Comedy and Music nights

All proceeds from comedy and music events go to Chickenshed to support our work.

Comedy NightThu 2 Oct8pm | Chickenshed Bar (3hrs)Ages 16+ | £10 adv | £12

Comedy Nights at Chickenshed are fast becoming the place to be for a relaxed and very funny night out, attracting well-known headline acts as well as showcasing rising stars. The full line-up of acts will be confirmed on our website nearer the time. Please check for details or visit www.chickenshed.org.uk/register and join our e-list to be the first to hear!

Live music with Jo Collins & FriendsSat 20 Sep & Sat 8 Nov 8.30pm | Chickenshed Bar (3hrs)£9 adv and concs | £11

Jo Collins is an immensely talented singer-songwriter and is Director of Music at Chickenshed. Backed by her in-house band, Jo plays a thrilling set of eclectic covers taking in pop, soul, funk and folk. During the evening guests are also welcome to take to the stage for a song or two as part of this fun, relaxed and highly enjoyable Saturday night event.

Jazz nights 7pm support act, Chickenshed Bar (45mins)8.30pm main act, Chickenshed Bar (3hrs)

Julian Marc Stringle and The Dream BandFri 19 Sep | £15 adv | £17

Europe’s premier jazz clarinettist Julian Marc Stringle brings his unique Latin flavoured jazz funk group, The Dream Band, to Chickenshed to perform an exhilarating blend of Funk, Blues, Ballads, Bebop, Latin Jazz and Classics.

Led by Julian on clarinet, saxes and vocals, The Dream Band features a group of supremely gifted virtuoso instrumentalists: Neil Angilley on piano, Dominic Ashworth on guitars, Chris Dodd on bass, and Mike Bradley on drums. This dynamic all-star line-up is augmented by acclaimed ‘singer’s singer’, Jacqui Hicks.

‘Julian is a thoroughly engaging and vibrant clarinettist. He’s got it all - sound, technique, ideas and feeling! I love the brilliant eclecticism of his Dream Band.’ Ken Peplowski

The Inimitable Liane CarrollFri 14 Nov | £15 adv | £17

The incomparable, multi award-winning singer, pianist and free spirit Liane Carroll returns to Chickenshed for an unmissable evening. She is unquestionably one of the finest solo jazz cabaret performers ever to emerge in Britain, and is a big draw at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London with a following in New York and Los Angeles.

Liane Carroll is a remarkable jazz singer and joyous entertainer who packs concert halls but still feels at home in the intimate surroundings of the jazz clubs where she first made her name. She’s a performer with a giant personality, unique style, captivating wit and enormous energy. She will entertain with a breathtaking blend of Blues, Ballads and Bebop, spontaneously performed with her inimitable heart and humour.

Jazz nights

Chickenshed’s Skydive ChallengeRegistration deposit: £70Sponsorship: £395 (includes cost of tandem skydive)Ages 16+ | Dates are available throughout the year

To celebrate our 40th anniversary year, we are looking for a team of 40 people to take part in this parachute challenge where you jump from at least 12,000 feet and free fall down to 5,000 at 120mph! You’ll be harnessed to a professional instructor who will control the landing so you can simply enjoy the experience. Training and skydive both take place on the same day.

For more information contact Amanda Hecht on amandah@chickenshed.org.uk or call 020 8216 2767

Virgin Money London Marathon 2015Sun 26 Apr

Voted number 1 in the world’s top 10 marathons by Runner’s World, the London Marathon is a fantastic road race through the capital’s sights. A fast and flat course, it gives runners a great chance to set personal bests. With direct entries for 2015 already closed, running for Chickenshed is a brilliant way to ensure you can get a place.

If you would like more information or to apply contact Jacqui McLeod on jacquim@chickenshed.org.uk or call 020 8216 2790

Support us

How to bookBy phone or in person call the Box Office on 020 8292 9222 (18001 020 8292 9222 TypeTalk)Online www.chickenshed.org.uk (£1.50 booking fee)Email bookings@chickenshed.org.ukTickets can be collected from Box Office or posted to you for 35p

Seating planChickenshed’s Rayne Theatre is a flexible space; please ask Box Office for details of specific seating configurations. A seating map is available below and on the website. Studio Theatre, Dance Studio, Bar and Amphitheatre events have unreserved seats.

Support usThere are a number of fun and rewarding ways you can support our work and secure Chickenshed’s future. Find out more at www.chickenshed.org.uk/supportus Friends SchemeJoin Chickenshed’s Friends Scheme from just £7 a month. Visit www.chickenshed.org.uk/friends for details.

Donate a ticketPlease support our initiative which enables young people who couldn’t otherwise afford to go to the theatre to see a Chickenshed show. Call or email the Box Office to donate.

Getting hereTube: Oakwood or Cockfosters (10-12mins walk).Bus: 298, 299, 307 and N91 stop outside the theatre.Parking: Free parking is available immediately outside the building, and access spaces can be reserved in advance through the Box Office.Address: 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE

AccessChickenshed is an inclusive theatre that welcomes everyone. Captioned, Sign Interpreted and Audio Described performance dates are available on the event page and our website.

Guide dogs or assistance dogs are welcome in the theatre with you, or can be left with Front of House staff. Please advise the Box Office of your requirements when booking.

Sennheiser infra-red system headsets or neck loops are available and can be reserved via the Box Office.

Our venue is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair spaces can be booked for performances.

To request a large print or audio version of our season brochure please email accessbookings@chickenshed.org.uk or call the Box Office.

Visit www.chickenshed.org.uk/access for more information.

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