The Berry Theatre Autumn 2014

Autumn 2014

Telling the best stories

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It’s our favourite time of the year! Christmas will be with us before you know it which means The Berry Theatre team will be busy making beautiful theatre for Hedge End families. This year’s production is Jack, Mike Kenny’s version of the classic story about a magic beanstalk. This year you can join in the fun by helping us to make a giant beanstalk - visit our website for more information.

There’s plenty more fun to be had before Christmas, including our Hedge End Half-Term Spectacular, filled with activities to keep our little friends busy during the holiday.

It’s all getting a bit Shakespearian this autumn, with no fewer than three different versions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Propeller return to us with their abridged version for schools and young audiences; ten local schools come together to stage their own version of the popular comedy in Shakespearience; and we screen The Globe’s production alongside Macbeth and The Tempest in our Globe on Screen season.

If you want your comedy taste-buds tickled then book for Mark Steel who is back in town, or Eric and Little Ern, who visit us direct from the West End.

We hope you will join us this autumn - and we look forward to welcoming you and your families to celebrate Christmas with us!

Owen Calvert-Lyons Artistic Director


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Hedge End Half-Term SpectacularSaturday 25th October to Saturday 1st NovemberThis autumn our half-term programme is packed with exciting events for families. Thanks to the support of Hedge End Town Council we’re delighted to offer Hedge End families the chance to visit us for free! With an exciting line up including theatre events: Hiccup Theatre’s The Wise Monkeys and Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company’s Goldilocks and the 3 Bears plus Saturday Storytime and the films Pudsey the Dog: The Movie and The Nut Job we hope you can join us!

Booking InformationIf you have an SO30 postcode simply look out for the Hedge End Half-Term logo ; choose your favourite event then call us on 023 8065 2333 to book up to four free tickets for your family.

There are a limited number of tickets available for each event. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so make sure to book early to avoid disappointment!

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Supported by Hedge End Town Council




School Matinees and Relaxed Performances

School matinee and relaxed performances will be available

on the following dates:Friday 12th

Monday 15th Thursday 18th

Friday 19thPlease contact us for

further information and how to book for one

of these performances.

Suitable for ages 4 years +

and their families

Tickets: £11 / £9 concessions

School Group Offer: Buy 10 tickets

get the 11th free

Performance DatesFriday 12th - 7pm

Saturday 13th - 1pm & 5pm Sunday 14th - 1pm & 5pm

Monday 15th - 7pmThursday 18th - 7pm

Friday 19th - 7pmSaturday 20th - 1pm & 5pm

Sunday 21st - 1pm & 5pmMonday 22nd - 11am & 3pmTuesday 23rd - 11am & 3pm

Wednesday 24th - 11am & 3pm

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Fee Fi Fo Fum! Take a giant leap into a magical world this Christmas!

Giving this classic tale a contemporary twist, this enchanting family show serves up a dose of cheekiness, enchanting puppetry,

silly songs and an angry chicken.Written by Olivier award-winning writer Mike Kenny with songs by Ivan Stott and a sprinkling of Christmas charm,

Jack is perfect for ages 4 plus and their grown-ups.

Friday 12th to Wednesday 24th DecemberThe Berry Theatre presents

by Mike KennyDirected by Owen Calvert-Lyons



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Join our musical storytellers on Saturday mornings for enchanted tales both familiar and new. As you step onto the stage you will be transported into our magical indoor story garden; where buckets full of music, laughter and imagination run wild in a fun-filled 45 minutes. Each Storytime session ends with interactive play time, where everyone becomes part of the story.Why not wear your favourite dressing up costume? Our storytellers are always happy to welcome new characters into the story garden!

“R loved Storytime @theberrytheatre definitely think his imagination has widened since going” – Audience Tweet

Tickets: £3 adults / £3 children

running time: 45 minutes

Suitable for 3-7years and their family and friends.

Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday 20th September, *1st & 15th November and 6th December 10.30-11.15am

Saturday Storytime

The Berry Theatre is delighted that its family programme is supported by www.snows.toyota.co.uk

Photo Credit: Adam Leppard

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Saturday 11th October 2pmtutti frutti and York Theatre Royal presents

The Princess & The Pea By Mike Kenny

Do you want to hear a true story? Imagine a place where what you see is not what it seems, A secret place with a hidden castle and hidden stories, A place where Princesses don’t know they are Princesses and Princes don’t really want to become Kings, A place where appearances can be deceptive!Do you want to hear a happy story? In this new fantastical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea, Mike Kenny and the inventive tutti frutti team create a funny and beautiful retelling of this familiar tale. Not for the faint hearted, fake Princesses or for those who have trouble sleeping at night!

“tutti frutti has a reputation as one of the most inspired ensembles specialising in work for very young children.” – The Guardian

Tickets: £8 / £6 children Special family offer: Four tickets for £24 or five tickets £28 Book for this show and receive 10% off your tickets for our Christmas show, Jack, when booked at the same time.

running time: 60 minutes approx.

Suitable for ages: For everyone over 3

www.tutti-frutti.org.uk

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Seeno, Hearno, SpeaknoFollow our three cheeky monkeys on their journey to wisdom! When should you tell a fib? When do you keep a secret? And when do you help your friends make sense of it all? Hiccup Theatre bring their exciting style to this classic Japanese proverb, juggling live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling into a brand new version perfect for little ones and their grown-ups by acclaimed Oliver Award-winning writer Mike Kenny.Perfect for all little monkeys aged 3-7 and their families.

“Pulsing with energy, music and imagination. Utterly delightful.” – Susan Elkin, The Stage



Suitable for ages: 3-7 and their families

www.hiccuptheatre.co.uk

Saturday 25th October 2pmHiccup Theatre presents

Three Wise MonkeysA brand new play by Mike Kenny

Illustration Credit: Johnny Darrah


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Wednesday 29th 2pm & Thursday 30th October 11am & 2pmNiki McCretton and Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company present

Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Adapted and Directed by Niki McCrettonThey only went out for a stroll... to let the food cool down. Ten minutes, tops. But when the three bears got home the house was a mess and Baby Bear’s porridge had vanished completely…and that was just the beginning!Broken chairs, unmade beds and a mysterious visitor who takes Baby Bear on a breathtaking adventure that turns his house and world upside-down! Stuff and Nonsense’s thrilling adaptation of everyone’s favourite beary-tale, has a brilliant mix of ingenious puppetry, music and mischievous moments for everyone in the family aged two and older!

“...enchants the child in every adult.” – The Stage on 3 Little Pigs



Suitable for everyone aged 2+

www.aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk


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‘Where are you taking me? So many lights, shining like stars! I can see everything so clearly. The whole of London!’robin’s Winter Adventure follows a young boy’s incredible journey with a feathered friend. But will facing his fears turn out to be the greatest adventure of all?An uplifting tale of change, bravery and friendship told with puppetry, poetry, music and magical design, for ages 4 plus and their families. Join Pied Piper Theatre Company for a new play celebrating 30 years of outstanding children’s theatre.

“A shining example of children’s theatre.” – Surrey Advertiser on Laura’s Star

Tickets: £8 / £6 children Special family offer: Four tickets for £24 or five tickets for £28 Book for this show and receive 10% off your tickets for our Christmas show, Jack, when booked at the same time.


Suitable for ages 4-8 years

www.piedpipertheatre.co.uk

Saturday 22nd November 2pmPied Piper Theatre Company presents

Robin’s Winter Adventure


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Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires or Highlanders). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best…but without the rude bits!

“A highlight for children... giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club.” – The Guardian

“The perfect way to entertain the whole family.” – Three Weeks



Suitable for ages: 6+

www.comedyclub4kids.co.uk

Saturday 6th December 2pm

Comedy Club 4 Kids

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He’s already mocked towns from Corby to Didcot in his last stand-up Mark Steel’s in Town, based on the award-winning Radio 4 comedy show. Now Mark Steel is back on the road, naming and shaming once more whilst promising to discover what makes your own town so ridiculous!As well as Mark Steel’s In Town, Mark has presented the BBC Two’s Mark Steel Lectures, is a regular on BBC One’s Have I Got News for You and radio 4’s Newsquiz.

“He’s a man with a passionate desire to communicate his ideas, who is also very funny.” – The Guardian


Friday 10th October 8pm

Mark Steel’s Back in Town


running time: 100 minutes plus interval


www.marksteelinfo.com

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This moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act Britain has ever seen brings back warm memories of a bygone era.recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material; producing a brilliant comedy with the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday.Following an acclaimed, Olivier Award nominated West End run, this newly extended version features classic material including the original Grieg Piano Concerto sketch and Eric’s take on Shakespeare.

“Like Morecambe & Wise themselves, this is a wonderfully funny, genuine, and beautifully played two-hander.”– ***** The Herald

Friday 7th November 7.30pmSeabright Productions presents

Eric and Little Ern Created and performed by Ian Ashpitel and Jonty StephensFeaturing classic material by Eddie Braben, Dick Hills and Sid Green


running time: 85 minutes plus interval


www.ericandlittleern.com

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Olivier Award Nominated



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Love and illusion collide in Shakespeare’s most magical play, when two pairs of lovers become entangled in fairy mischief on the eve of a Royal Wedding. Dreams and reality become interchangeable within the romantic chaos that ensues, and misplaced passions are ignited as appearances become ever more deceptive.This sixty-minute version of the company’s internationally acclaimed production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream has all the clarity, poetry, speed and imagination of a typical Propeller production, offering a fresh and inspiring introduction to Shakespeare for young audiences.A pocket-sized dream come true.

“How to get your child hooked on Shakespeare.” – The Daily Telegraph

Thursday 16th October 7.30pmPropeller presents

Pocket DreamA MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM for YOUNG AUDIENCESDirected by Edward Hall

Tickets: £12 / £10 concessions £8 schools group booking (Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free)

running time: 60 minutes plus 40 minute talkback

Suitable for all ages

www.propeller.org.uk


It’s the evening of a royal wedding, and two pairs of lovers have become tangled up in the actions of mischievous fairies. As a merry band of players rehearse a play for the wedding, chaos erupts in the forest as an ordinary looking flower works its wonders under the hands of the excitable sprite Puck. Shakespearience gives year 9 students from local secondary schools the opportunity to work together under the direction of The Berry’s Drama Development team and mentored by Barton Peveril College performing arts students to create a reduced version of a Shakespeare play.

“An experience I’ll never forget.” – Student’s feedback

Friday 21st November 7.30pmThe Berry Theatre presents

ShakespearienceA Midsummer Night’s Dream


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Globe on Screen

Thursday 18th September 7.30pmA Midsummer Night’s Dream (PG) By William Shakespearerunning time: 182 mins inc. 15 min intervalDirector: Dominic Dromgoole Designer: Jonathan Fensom Composer: Claire van Kampen

Hermia loves Lysander and Helena loves Demetrius – but Demetrius is supposed to be marrying Hermia… When the Duke of Athens tries to enforce the marriage, the lovers take refuge in the woods and wander into the midst of a dispute between the King and Queen of the fairies. Shakespeare put some of his most dazzling dramatic poetry at the service of this teasing, glittering, hilarious and amazingly inventive play.

“A hearty and hilarious night out” – ****Time Out

Thursday 9th October 7.30pmMacbeth (PG) By William Shakespearerunning Time: 155 mins inc. 15 min intervalDirector: Eve Best Designer: Mike Britton Composer: Olly Fox

When three witches tell Macbeth that he is destined to occupy the throne of Scotland, he and his wife choose to become the instruments of their fate and to kill the first man standing in their path, the virtuous King Duncan. But to maintain his position, Macbeth must keep on killing….Shakespeare’s gripping account of the profoundest engagement with the forces of evil, enthrals the imagination.

“A cracking - at times, terrifying – production of Macbeth” – ****The Telegraph

Thursday 13th November 7.30pmTempest (PG) By William Shakespearerunning Time: 169 mins inc. 15 min intervalDirector: Jeremy Herrin Designer: Max Jones Composer: Stephen Warbeck

Prospero, Duke of Milan, exiled by his own brother, holds sway over an enchanted island. He is comforted by his daughter Miranda and served by his spirit Ariel and the deformed slave Caliban. When Prospero raises a storm to wreck this perfidious brother, his long contemplated revenge at last seems within reach. Imbued with a spirit of magic and the supernatural, The Tempest is Shakespeare’s late great masterpiece of forgiveness, generosity and enlightenment.

“The funniest and most touching Tempest I can recall” – ****The Independent

Globe Film Tickets: : £10 / £8 concessions


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Film Screenings

Saturday 20th September 2pm

How To Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon rider, the two friends find themselves at the centre of a battle to protect the peace.

Friday 31st October 10am

Pudsey The Dog: The Movie (U) Pudsey The Dog: The Movie is a heart-warming, quintessentially British adventure for all the family. Follow the cheeky London stray dog as he meets siblings Molly, George and Tommy and moves with them to the sleepy village of Chuffington.

Saturday 1st November 2pm

The Nut Job (U) An incorrigibly self-serving exiled squirrel finds himself helping his former park brethren raid a nut store to survive, that is also the front for a human gang’s bank robbery.

Saturday 8th November 10am

Planes: Fire & Rescue (U) When his engine is damaged World-famous air racer Dusty must shift gears. Battling a massive wildfire alongside veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade ranger and The Smokejumpers, Dusty learns what it takes to become a real hero.

Saturday 15th November 2pm

The Boxtrolls (U) A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Based on the children’s novel ‘Here Be Monsters’ by Alan Snow.

Film Tickets£6.50£5 concessions £4 childrenEarlybird screenings All 10am screening tickets £3Hedge End Half-Term Spectacular

What’s coming next?Please note screening dates may change subject to release dates. For up-to-date film programme and additions please visit www.theberrytheatre.co.uk

Our film screenings make the perfect birthday party treat, so why not book yours here! For further information and bookings email [email protected]



N E W W r I T I N G

Bestselling writer Andy McNab joins us to talk about his new Nick Stone thriller For Valour and his extraordinary life as one of the British Army’s most highly decorated serving soldiers. Drawing on his insider knowledge and experience from his own military career in the SAS, McNab has written three nonfiction bestsellers, the Nick Stone thriller series and several other fiction and non-fiction titles, as well as a series of books for young adults. He also lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the UK and the USA, works as an advisor in the film industry and fundraises for both military and literacy charities. Following the talk there will be a book signing in association with Waterstones West Quay.

Friday 31st October 7.30pm

An Evening withAndy McNab

Tickets: £8


www.andymcnab.co.uk


Monthly Mondays 7–9pm 8th September, 13th October, 10th November, 8th December

The Writers’ RoomA place to meet and create together…The Writers’ room aims to support writers to finish that crucial first draft. Writers are accompanied through the process of scripting a play from start to finish. Sessions include exercises and written responses to stimuli, unwrapping industry know how (such as writing synopses and treatments) and exploring what makes good theatre.

£25 for the season (4 sessions) or £7 per session

Fortnightly Saturdays 11.30am–1pm From 20th September

Live Wires For 13 – 17 year olds

This is for all young people with a story to tell. These creative writing sessions will help you to develop ideas and transform them into scripts for performance. Learn new techniques, share and discuss your ideas and writing with like-minded people and let your voice be heard. The sessions are led by professional writers, with opportunities to work alongside The Berry Youth Theatre and our Creative Learning team, as well as see your work performed at The Berry Theatre.

£40 per term (Please book in advance)

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For 8-16 yrs

The Berry Youth Theatre The Berry Youth Theatre is open to all young people aged 8-16 years, giving every young person the opportunity to take part in safe, empowering and challenging theatre regardless of age, background or ability. Weekly workshops take place at The Berry Theatre with professional directors and theatre practitioners; encouraging ensemble work, building confidence and having fun together as a company. As well as weekly workshops, we also offer a range of performance opportunities for all youth theatre members. We are lucky to have in-house playwrights at The Berry Theatre, allowing us to stage exciting new plays written especially for young people.

“Best Youth Theatre ever!” – Youth Theatre Member

To join and for more information on our youth theatre contact [email protected] 023 8062 7806


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For 7-14 yrs

Integrated Multi-Arts GroupInclusive fun and creative sessions in art, dance, music, drama and cooking. Every week multi-arts group explores a new art form in a relaxed and friendly environment. These sessions are dedicated to any young person with or without disabilities and we warmly welcome new members.

“It’s the highlight of her week, she always comes home in a good frame of mind, she loves attending.” – Parent’s Feedback

Based at the d.@rt centre, Wildern School, Hedge End

Sessions are £2.50 payable in block of 6 or 12 weeks

For more information on the group and to join contact [email protected] 023 8062 7815

Wednesdays 10am – 3pm From 3rd September - 19th November

The Dreamers This exciting drama project offers fun, friendly and creative sessions for all adults aged 18 – 30 years with learning disabilities and those who have been unemployed for three months or more.Led by members of TreeCreeper Theatre Company, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and self-esteem, as well as create new and exciting theatre devised by the group.

This autumn, The Dreamers will be creating a new theatre-in-education piece for schools and colleges in November.

To find out more and join the group please contact Michelle Bonnel, Tel (023) 8048 3471 or [email protected]

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C O M M U N I T Y P E r F O r M A N C E S

The following events are presented and promoted by hirers of The Berry Theatre. The Berry Theatre therefore cannot accept responsibility for the content of these events or for production values and performances.

Saturday 27th September 5pm & 8.30pm Kabareton.co.uk Ltd

Kabaret Ani Mru-Mru (Don’t Say a Word Cabaret)The hilarious and critically acclaimed Polish comedy group, Ani Mru-Mru, is coming back to England. The fantastic trio has been successfully performing around the world since 1999 and is undoubtedly one of the most popular groups on the Polish comedy scene. The group has created many iconic characters and their skits, such as ‘Chinese restaurant’ and ‘The opening of a supermarket’ are legendary. This show will be in Polish.

Tickets: £22 advance booking or £25 on the door

www.kabareton.co.uk

Sunday 12th October 2.30pm & 7pm Mayors Charity Appeal 2014/2015

Musical MedleyTalented Youngsters from Stagecoach Fareham and Hedge End perform outstanding singing and dance adaptions from stage and screen. All proceeds of the show will be given to Alzheimer’s Society & Cylces4All.

Tickets: £9.50 / £7.50 concessions

29th September – 4th October Monday – Friday 7.30pmSaturday 8am – 11pmOpera Comique

Gilbert and Sullivan Festival 2014For the second year, unique in the South of England, a whole week of the immortal Gilbert and Sullivan shows performed by amateur G & S societies. Each show this year will be performed with keyboard accompaniment.Monday - Pirates of Penzance performed by Opera Comique, Tuesday - Gondoliers performed by CAOS Musical Productions (Chichester), Thursday - Iolanthe performed by Havant Light Opera, Friday - Princess Ida performed by Opera Comique.

Tickets: £8

Special Offer: £7 per show when you buy for two or more shows

Saturday 4th October 8am-11pmAll day Gilbert and Sullivan Sing-In of all the operettas (excluding Grand Duke and Utopia Ltd) in chronological order. This will be non-costumed and each operetta will be led by a society with principals agreed in advance of the day – but anyone can sing in the chorus for part or all of the day.

Tickets: £5

http://operacomique.org.uk/


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Sunday 16th November 2.30pm Meridian Winds Concert Band

Show Stoppers from Stage and ScreenMeridian Winds and Music Students from The Gregg School join together to perform some favourite ‘Showstoppers’ from stage and screen. From popular musicals of 40s and 50s to music from more recent shows and films, there will be something to send you home smiling!

Tickets: £8 / £6 concessions / £1 under 16s

www.meridianwinds.org.uk · www.gregg.southampton.sch.uk

Saturday 8th November 5pm & 8.30pm Kabareton.co.uk Ltd

Kabaret Neo-Nowka (Neon Cabaret)The Neo-Nowka cabaret is one of the most recognizable and popular Polish younger generation comedy groups. Three performers from Wroclaw earned the sympathy of the audience by creating distinct and sophisticated characters, which often are the mirror of the Polish mentality, virtues and vices. The sketch ‘Heaven’ quickly became one of the most eminent and successful hits in Poland. This show will be in Polish.

Tickets: £22 advance booking or £25 on the door

www.kabareton.co.uk

27th - 29th November 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Performing Arts Company

Dick WhittingtonAfter our traditional pantomime (Jack and the Beanstalk) last year we are returning to The Berry Theatre with the popular pantomime ‘Dick Whittington’. Follow Dick on his travels from the London sewers to the shores of Morocco to find his fame, fortune, love and not forgetting his loveable cat. This cracking version overflows with comedy and action while Dick follows his dream.


www.performingartscompany.org.uk

Tuesday 14th October 7.30pm Wessex Dance Academy

Three Week Performance Wessex Dance Academy is proud to present a new piece of choreography performed by a group of young people after just three weeks of working together. The performance will also include a new piece of dance by our performance company Wessex Girls: Wessex Boys.

Tickets: Free

Photo: Padi Naderi


Support UsAt The Berry Theatre we believe passionately in supporting our local community. Through The Berry Youth Theatre and our Live Wires programme we challenge and inspire young people; through our Integrated Multi-Arts group and our partnership with Mencap, we provide disabled young people and adults with opportunities to learn through the arts; and our creative learning team work with local schools to ensure that every young person growing up in Hedge End has access to high quality cultural education.

Adding a £1 donation when you buy tickets for any show at The Berry Theatre will help us to continue to support this vital work.If you would like to support the work of The Berry Theatre year round, why not become a Berry Supporter?

For £35 a year you will receive several invitations to join us behind the scenes as artists develop their work, priority booking for stand-up comedy and the knowledge that your support is helping to change young people’s lives.


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Online: www.theberrytheatre.co.uk

By phone: 023 8065 2333(please note credit and debit card transactions are subject to a £1 admin fee)

In person or by post: Our Box Office will open one hour before each show and 45 minutes before each film.

The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hants SO50 9DE

Please make cheques payable to: Eastleigh Borough Council

Seating plan

*Concessions Unless otherwise stated concessions on our professional and film programme are available for under 16s, full-time students, senior citizens, registered disabled and registered unemployed. We kindly ask that you bring identification. Concessionary prices for community performances may be different. Please check when booking.

*Carers: We are delighted to offer 1 free ticket to carers to enable disabled visitors to visit The Berry Theatre.

*Group bookings: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free when booking for the same performance (available on selected shows)

*Family Friendly: Children are welcome at The Berry Theatre. Please ensure that children under the age of 10 are accompanied by an adult. Some professional shows may allow children and toddlers under 18 months to sit on their parent/carer’s lap. Please check age restrictions at the time of booking.

*Professional Shows only. Terms and conditions apply, please call our Box Office for further information.

Tickets: Tickets can be reserved and held for three working days (21 days for group bookings) after which they will be released for sale. Tickets are non-refundable but can be changed for another performance of the same show incurring an administration fee of £1.

We’re accessible…We want to make sure your enjoy your visit. Please talk to our Box Office staff about any special requirements when booking.

Full wheelchair access The Berry Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible. Please book wheelchair seating in advance via our Box Office on 023 8065 2333 to ensure your needs are fully catered for on arrival.

Infra red hearing system The Berry Theatre benefits from an infra red hearing facility for those hard of hearing. Please ask at the box office for details.

Large Print brochures and audio guides We can offer a large print version or audio version of our season brochure.

Assistance Dogs We welcome registered assistance dogs in all areas of our building.

A Berry Relaxed Performance (*see pg5) This season we have added a relaxed performance to our Christmas show, at this performance:• therewillbeadditionalstafftohelpouraudiences

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• wewilladdextrawheelchairspacesandofferfreeCompanion Tickets.

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Our theatre is located on Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire and easily reached by public transport.

By BusWe can be reached by numerous bus services which stop directly outside The Berry Theatre. Bluestar 3 offers an hourly service 7 days a week between Southampton and Boorley Green via Woolston – Bitterne – Hedge End – Botley. Call: 0871 200 2233The Velvet A offers an hourly service 7 days a week from Hedge End, West End and Eastleigh. Call: 023 8061 2288The Brijan 8 service offers an hourly service from Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Botley, Hedge End, Fair Oak, Colden Common and Eastleigh, Mon - Sat. Call: 01489 788138. The First 26 service links Fareham, Botley, Hedge End Hamble and Netley, Mon- Sat service. For travel advice call 023 80224 854.

By TrainHedge End train station is 1.5 miles from the theatre. The station is served by lots of local taxi companies which can be booked in advance. Trains run directly from Eastleigh and Winchester to the North West and Botley and Fareham to the East.

By BikeWildern School next to the theatre has space for 146 bicycles to be stored under cover in an open, visible area where they can easily be locked for safe keeping.

By CarFrom the M27, take junction 7 towards Hedge End village. At the traffic lights in the village, turn left down Wildern Lane. The Berry Theatre is 200m down the road on your right.

Parking is available at the following location:Budgens, Upper Northam road, Hedge End, SO30 4DYThanks to our friends at Budgens there are 92 FrEE parking spaces just five minutes walk from the theatre. To use Eastleigh Borough Council’s popular “Park and Stride” facility, park at the store and follow the signs along the short walk to the theatre.

Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End SO30 4EJNo parking on site for daytime performances.There is limited parking available on the Wildern School site for evening performances. Please park courteously.

Hiring The Berry TheatreThe Berry Theatre is available for community and commercial hires. Our theatre boasts a state-of-the-art technical specification including digital camera projection, digital audio and lighting and a tension grid, offering easy access to rigging facilities. Total seating capacity is 306 with flexible and accessible seating.For further information email [email protected] or call 023 8062 7820.

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The Berry Theatre is managed under agency by Eastleigh Borough Council. Please contact Ellie Russell on 023 8062 7810 ([email protected]) for information on sponsoring the next season brochure.


At a glance

The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4EJBox Office: 023 8065 2333 www.theberrytheatre.co.uk

T Professional TheatreCT Professional Children’s TheatreCP Community Performance

F FilmC ComedyNW New Writing

September8th NW The Writers’ room18th F A Midsummer Night’s Dream

(Globe Film)20th CT Saturday Storytime20th F How To Train Your Dragon 227th CP Kabareton.co.uk Ltd presents

Kabaret Ani Mru-Mru (Don’t Say a Word Cabaret)

29th – CP Opera Comique presents Opera Comique Gilbert & Sullivan Festival 2014

October9th F Macbeth (Globe Film)10th C Mark Steel’s Back in Town11th CT tutti frutti and York Theatre

royal presents The Princess & The Pea

12th CP Mayors Charity Appeal presents Musical Medley

13th NW The Writers’ room14th CP Wessex Dance Academy presents

Three Week Performance16th T Propeller presents Pocket Dream25th CT Hiccup Theatre presents

Three Wise Monkeys29th & 30th CT Stuff and Nonsense presents

Goldilocks and the 3 Bears31st F Pudsey The Dog: The Movie31st NW An Evening with Andy McNab

November1st CT Saturday Storytime1st F The Nut Job7th T Seabright Productions

presents Eric and Little Ern8th F Planes: Fire & rescue8th CP Kabareton.co.uk Ltd

presents Kabaret Neo-Nowka (Neon Cabaret)

10th NW The Writers’ room13th F Tempest (Globe Film)15th CT Saturday Storytime15th F The Boxtrolls16th CP Meridian Winds Concert Band

presents Show Stoppers from Stage and Screen

21st T Shakespearience22nd CT Pied Piper Theatre Company

presents robin’s Winter Adventure

27th – 29th CP Performing Arts Company presents Dick Whittington

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