Spring and Summer Season 2019

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Spring and Summer
Season 2019
Illustration © Jim Field 2016 Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

WELCOME TO THE SPRING SUMMER 2019 SEASON AT
THE BRIDGE HOUSE THEATRE AND WARWICK HALL
Welcome to the Spring Summer 2019 Season at
the Bridge House Theatre and Warwick Hall
Thanks to everyone who has supported any of the
performances in recent months. We all hope you are
enjoying the extra comfort of the new seating in the
Bridge House Theatre alongside the ever developing
range and quality of the programme. Do let us know
what you think using all those lovely social media
channels, or even pop in for a tech-free chat!
2019 will continue to see us bringing the best in
contemporary theatre and music as well as School and
community productions and events.
blockbuster Police Cops…In Space, which is
an 80’s ‘low-fi sci-fi’ set in the most dangerous
place on Earth…Space. With their tongues
always in their cheeks expect every buddy,
cop and science fiction film and TV franchise
to be parodied by these impressively chested
fellows. Make sure you see these guys before
they become too big for us.
AniMalcolm is a wonderfully vibrant,
energetic and gloriously funny musical from
the award-winning Story Pocket Theatre.
The songs, staging and performances are
a perfect family Spring treat that bring this
popular David Baddiel story to life
We won’t spoil the end of the Hampstead
Murder Mystery (our second production
by local playwright Tim Norton), featuring
our middle school students in a parody of
Agatha Christie’s 30s crime dramas. Expect a
fast-moving, slick production as the play has
more than 150 characters!
As part of our Beacon series this year we kick off with
our first visit from the innovative and up-and-coming
Haste theatre. Where the Hell is Bernard? will give us
a chance to explore a dystopian futuristic world through
dance, music and physical theatre.
From newcomers to established visitors we are delighted
to welcome back the award winners Police Cops,
who continue to take Edinburgh by storm with their
The King’s High Dance evening in February
promises a brilliant night showcasing
the breadth of dance styles taught in the
foundation. You’ll also see some classic
theatre this season. King’s High bring us the
delightful Bugsy Malone and new drama
teacher Miss Ray makes her BHT directorial
debut with the timeless classic The Wind
in the Willows featuring our lower school
students in June.
The hugely popular Jazz at the Bridge
returns again and the season has
an ever developing programme of
wonderful music events for everyone
to enjoy, celebrating the best in young
musicianship across the foundations. Do
keep an in contact for further details and
other music events.
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GUIDE TO BROCHURE SYMBOLS
The following badges are used
throughout the brochure to
highlight certain types of events,
activities and age suitability.
Beacon
Of course this is a busy season for dance, curriculum drama
and visitors from the community. GCSE, A Level drama
students will be performing in the Spring. Many of us have
rediscovered our love of the music of Queen recently thanks to
the biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, so we are especially delighted
that Aylesford School will be back again with the Queen
musical We Will Rock You in January. Spa Theatre juniors are
also
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welcome
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returners
- Sat 26th
with their
January
production
2019,
of The Addams
7:30pm
Family in The April. Bridge House Theatre, Myton Road
Warwick, CV34 6PP
Finally, but by no means lastly, we have to mention two big
ticket events this season which we are delighted to have
arranged Tickets for you. £8.00 Angus Deayton Adult / £6.00 is perhaps Concession*
best known for
his hosting of Have I Got News *Under for 18 or You Student and roles in One Foot
in the Grave and Waterloo Road, but we go further back in his
career for Radio Active which started it all – a radio-based
comedy sketch show that gave rise to KYTV in the 1980s.
Joined by original www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk
cast members Michael Fenton, Helen
Atkinson Wood, and Philip Pope this one is sure to delight.
Box Office 01926 776438 (1pm-5:30pm Mon-Fri)
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The Music presented of Simon by permission and Garfunkel of www.schoolswillrockyou.com
is celebrated in June by
Bookends, one of the best tribute acts in the World. They
perform authentic versions of the songs that sound-tracked
a generation. You’ll hear all the hits including The Sound of
Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and Bookends’ own beautiful
rendition of the unforgettable Bridge Over Troubled Water.
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Do keep an eye on the website as additional events are
sometimes booked that don’t feature in this brochure. We
hope you’ll agree that this is a special season of theatre
dance and music and we look forward to seeing you here
soon!
Mike Perry
Director of Drama
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Where you see this
badge, the show is part
of our Beacon strand
of contemporary,
professional arts
programming
Fantastic for Families
This badge means that
the show is suitable
for a family audience
and forms part of our
professional artistic
programme for children
and families
Perfect for Schools
This badge means that
the show is particularly
suitable for school
groups
Chatback
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This badge means there
will be a Q&A session
with the theatre company
immediately after the
show. All ticket holders for
the show are welcome to
attend
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Age Guidance
These badges are applied
to work to give you a
guide to the minimum
age recommended for the
production
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MUSIC AT WARWICK
BRIDGE HOUSE OF ROCK
BHT Fri 18 Jan, 7.30pm
Bring your earplugs, we are turning the
amps up to 11!
Free Entry, Tickets available from Box Office.
JAZZ @ THE BRIDGE
BHT Fri 1 – Sat 2 Feb 7.30pm
The best swinging night in Warwick all year…
twice! Book early to avoid disappointment.
£11 Adults / £8 Concession
RESOLUTION 88 WARWICK SCHOOL JAZZ
WORKSHOP
BHT Fri 8 Feb 7.30pm
Top UK funk outfit Resolution 88 join
Warwick School’s jazzers for a fusion filled
funktastic spectacular.
Free Entry, No Ticket Required.
WARWICK SCHOOL STRINGS CONCERT
WH Mon 11 Feb 7.30pm
All Warwick School String ensembles will
perform music ranging from Vivaldi and
Handel to Piazzola and John Barry with some
amazing solos including on the Guzheng.
Students from Kings High will also be joining
in alongside various Wind and Brass to
perform Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and
the Adagietto from Mahler 5th Symphony.
Entry is Free for all, do come and expect be
inspired, exhilarated, moved, impressed.
Free Entry, No Ticket Required.
WARWICK SCHOOL CHAMBER CONCERT
WH Tue 5 Mar 7.30pm
An event showcasing some of our more
advanced chamber groups including:
Dvorak’s American String Quartet, the
Scherzo from Mendelsohn Piano Trio,
Rossini’s virtuosic Duet for Cello and Double
Bass and our new Baroque Ensemble
playing Telemann’s beautiful Trio Sonata in
G. There will also be music for woodwind,
brass & keyboard. Don’t miss this wonderful
chamber of delights.
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JAZZ 4 AFRICA
Pyne Room, Warwick School
Thu 14 Mar 7.30pm
Warwick School’s jazz small bands play
everything from Dixie to funk fusion in our
very own jazz club setting raising money for
the Dominic Community Foundation.
Free Entry.
Please book your space through the Bridge
House Theatre box office, book early to
avoid disappointment.
WARWICK SCHOOL GUITAR CONCERT
WH Wed 20 March 7.00pm
Come listen to Warwick School’s finest
classical guitarists featuring fine soloists and
our guitar orchestras.
Free Entry, No Ticket Required.
WOODWIND CELEBRATION
WH Fri 26 Apr 7.30pm
The annual Woodwind Celebration Concert
brings together musicians from across the
Warwick Foundation. Come and hear high
quality chamber music, solo performances
and a spectacular finale not to be missed!
Free Entry, No Ticket Required.
PERCUSSION CONCERT
WH MON 25 MAR 7.30PM
An evening celebrating percussion
instruments and featuring joint
performances from ensembles at Warwick
School and King’s High.
FOUNDATION EASTER GALA CONCERT
WH THU 28 MAR 7.30PM
A gala celebration featuring the Foundation
Symphony Orchestra performing works
including the iconic Finale to Beethoven’s
Fifth Symphony.
THE BIG BRASS CONCERT 2019
WH Tue 30 April 7.30pm
Warwick School’s semi-legendary, annual
‘Big Brass Concert’ promises to be a roofraising
affair yet again. Featuring Trumpets,
Trombones, Light sabres, Tubas, explosions
and French horns, you are assured an
entertaining evening of exquisite brass
playing.
Free Entry, No Ticket Required.
KING’S HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CONCERT
WH Thu 2 May 7pm
Free Entry, No Ticket Required.
SUMMER MUSIC SENSATION
Don’t miss this celebration of musical
delights.
Savour the astonishing talents of the
Foundation Symphony Orchestra,
Foundation Wind Orchestra, Jazz Lab,
Camerata and many, many more.
Check the Bridge House Theatre website for
up to date information.
*Please note that all details are correct at
time of print. For all up to date information,
please contact our box office.

Kings High School in partnership with Highly Sprung
PLAY IN A DAY
We welcome physical theatre company ‘Highly Sprung’ once
again to work with King’s High Year 7 students as they create
an original performance involving every girl in the year.
Girls will work with the practitioners during the day and present their work after school.
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Thu 17 Jan 5pm
BHT FREE

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Aylesford School presents
WE WILL ROCK YOU
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Told through the legendary
songs of Queen – the musical
tells the story of a group of
Bohemians who struggle to
restore the free exchange of
thought, fashion, and live
music in a distant future
where everyone dresses,
thinks and acts the same.
Musical instruments
and composers are
forbidden, and rock
music is all but
unknown.
Thu 24 – Sat 26 Jan 7.30pm
BHT £8 / £6

Haste Theatre presents
WHERE THE HELL IS BERNARD?
“It represents a voice that needs to be heard. Simply stunning”
LONDONTHEATRE1
“Brave, bizarre, magical”
A YOUNG THEATRE
In a world where no one plays, no
one questions and no one ever leaves,
four women work in an office high above
the city to anonymously return lost items. Under
the strict regime of the Vine where productivity is
encouraged, reproduction is monitored and citizens have
lost their ability to interact with each other everything runs like
clockwork – until one day a box of returned objects mysteriously
bounces back, undeliverable to its owner…
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As the women embark on a mission that takes them out of the city and out of
their comfort zones, they unwittingly find themselves with the future of humanity in
their hands. Mixing magical visuals, movement, live song and clown, award winning Haste
Theatre create a darkly comic warning for the future.
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Wed 30 Jan 7.30pm
BHT £10 / £8
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1 st & 2 nd February 2019 7.30pm
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Justice in Motion
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Driven by the desire for
a brighter future, three
equally desperate
people unknowingly
take the biggest
gamble of their lives.
Their story is one of
strength in the face of
adversity.
Inspired by true accounts
of modern slavery, and
told through a dynamic
fusion of dance, theatre,
aerial acrobatics, music and
projection, Justice In Motion
presents a compelling and
thought-provoking tale
of dreams and broken
promises, of hope, optimism
and resilience in the face of
harrowing circumstances.
Justice in Motion is a
company making waves.
Its work is a compelling
and passionate mixture of
dynamic physical theatre,
dance, music, spoken
word and film creating
an entertaining and
memorable experience.
How far would you go for
a better life?
‘Despair and
compassion with
moving brilliance’
★★★★
OXFORD TIMES
Tue 5 Feb, 7.30pm £12 / £10
Schools/Group Rate: £8
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KINGS HIGH SCHOOL DANCE EVENING
Come and join King’s High dancers for a colourful, vibrant evening of
entertainment! We will be showcasing work from ballet, contemporary,
hip-hop and Altiora (our group who work in association with Motionhouse),
all focussed on the theme ‘New Beginnings’, so get set for a varied and
stimulating programme.
Tue 26 Feb 7pm
WH FREE EVENT
WARWICK SCHOOL CHAMBER CONCERT
An event showcasing some of our more advanced
chamber groups including: Dvorak’s American
String Quartet, the Scherzo from Mendelsohn Piano
Trio, Rossini’s virtuosic Duet for Cello and Double
Bass and our new Baroque Ensemble playing
Telemann’s beautiful Trio Sonata in G.
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There will also be music for woodwind, brass &
keyboard. Don’t miss this wonderful chamber of
delights.
Tue 5 Mar 7.30pm
BHT FREE EVENT

Zoo Co.
MESSY
Daisy’s lost something very, very important. She’d probably be
able to find it if her brain could stop exploding all over the place!
Meet Daisy. She’s got a messy brain and a messy bedroom. No matter what she
does, The Mess just seems to follow her about! The only trouble is, it makes it very
difficult to look for stuff.
Important stuff. Important stuff like Mr Twiggy!
Sun 10 Feb 11.30am & 2.30pm
£8 / £6 Family Ticket (4 one of
which must be a child): £22
Relaxed Performances
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Sir Ben Kingsley Lecture Series
JOHN SIMPSON
The BBC World Affairs Editor talks about
his remarkable career reporting from
the world’s conflict zones, and the
experiences which gave him
unprecedented material for
his first novel Moscow,
Midnight.
Mon 4 Mar
7.30pm WH
Tickets free of
charge from
Box Office
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The Middle School Production of
THE HAMPSTEAD MURDER MYSTERY
by Tim Norton
After the huge success of The Curse of
Cranholme Abbey in 2017 we are delighted
to be producing another Tim Norton classic
as our Middle School production this year
(for years 9 and 10)
When High Court Judge Sir Horace Fewbanks is found
dead in his Hampstead home, Detective Inspector
Chippenfield from New Scotland Yard and his rookie
assistant Detective Sergeant Rolfe are on the case.
But will the suave private detective Montague Crewe
beat the Scotland Yard detectives in solving the case?
Whodunit? Is it the ex-con with a secret? Or
perhaps the exotic femme fatale who bears a
grudge? Then there is the smooth gentleman
cracksman, the spurned mistress or the grimy
urchin and let’s not forget the butler. Could it
really be the butler after all?
Parodying Agatha Christie and other
Golden Age crime stories you’ll enjoy
spotting all the tricks of the trade: The
plodding policeman and the arch
detective, the mysterious lady and
the giggling maids, the strangulated
accents and the sudden
appearance of convenient clues.
Every cliché of the genre is
ruthlessly exploited in this
fast-moving show with a large
ensemble cast.
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Wed 6 – Fri 8 Mar 7pm
BHT £10 / £8
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WARWICKSHIRE SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA
Adagio for Strings
by Samuel Barber
One of the most popular pieces of
music from the twentieth century.
Used as backing for many films and TV shows.
Symphony No. 3 in D minor by
Gustav Mahler
His hymn to the natural world, is rarely heard
because of the large forces needed to perform
it – an orchestra of 100 and two choirs. Mahler
composed this vast work over two summers
spent in a little hut on the Attersee surrounded
by nature.
Gaynor Keeble
MEZZO SOPRANO
Roger Coull
CONDUCTOR
Full colour logo
Sat 9 Mar 7.30pm
WH £14 & £18 (Half price tickets
for students and children)
Image: LG Ansicht von Weißenbach am Attersee
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Grayscale logo
With Kingsley School Choir
and Ladies of the Coventry
Cathedral Chorus

BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONIC WINDS
REACH FOR THE SKY…AND BEYOND
The UK’s leading 45 piece award-winning
Birmingham Symphonic Winds present
Reach for the sky…and beyond, an exciting
and entertaining concert featuring Simone
Rebello (international percussion soloist) &
King’s High School Percussion Ensemble…
programme includes Sun Paints Rainbows on
the Vast Waves (David Bedford), Moondance
(Van Morrison), Jupiter from The Planets
(Gustav Holst), The Canticle of the Sun (Martin
Ellerby)
Sun 10 Mar 3pm WH £15 (£12 Concessions
/ £7 Student & Child / £37 Family)
YOUNG AT HEART FAMILY CONCERT
An hour’s fun concert for children & adults…
opportunities to join in… hear the sounds
and learn about the instruments… programme
includes Paddington Bear’s First
Concert, narrated by Michael Collie… bring
your favourite teddy to ‘show and tell’
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!...
Another exhilarating evening of the best
movie themes presented by Birmingham
Symphonic Winds, with Michael Collie (BBC
TV Midlands News presenter) …programme
includes Superman (John Williams), Gabriel’s
Oboe (Ennio Morricone), Henry V (William
Walton), I Got Rhythm Variations (George
Gershwin), The Great Escape (Elmer Bernstein),
Singin’ in the Rain (Nacio Herb Brown)
Sat 29 Jun 2.30pm WH £7
Sat 29 Jun 7pm WH £15
(£12 Concessions / £7 Students
& Children / £37 Family)
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Police Cops presents
POLICE COPS IN SPACE
Multi award-winning comedy company
Police Cops are back with their highly
anticipated second show – the Winner of
‘The Amused Moose Outstanding Show
Award 2018’ and Edinburgh Fringe
TOTAL SELL OUT comedy blockbuster
POLICE COPS IN SPACE; an 80’s ‘low-fi
sci-fi’ set in the most dangerous place
on Earth…Space.
After his father is killed by an evil robot,
Sammy Johnson, the last Police Cop in the
universe, blasts off in an unmanned escape
pod. Now on a distant planet, Sammy must
team up with Alien fighter pilot Ranger
and his trusty Cyborg C9 as they embark
on an intergalactic adventure across the
galaxy to find Earth, avenge his father
and become the best damn Police Cop
in space.
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Mon 18 Mar 7.30pm
BHT £12 / £10
“Comedy at its best”
★★★★★ BROADWAY WORLD
“The Next-Gen Monty Python”
★★★★★ PLAYS TOO SEE
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“I paid £12...
I would have paid £13”
DARA Ó BRIAIN
“Funny. Very, very funny.”
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GQ’S ‘THREE INCREDIBLE
SHOWS NOT TO MISS’
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Story Pocket Theatre presents
David Baddiel’s ANiMALCOLM
Malcolm doesn’t like animals,
which is a problem because his
family loves them. Their house
is full of pets. What the house is
NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes.
Such as the laptop he wanted for
his birthday.
The only bright spot on the horizon is the
Year Six school trip, which Malcolm never
thought his parents would pay for. And yet
there he is, on the bus, heading to……oh no.
A farm.
After a bizarre school trip unlike any other,
Malcolm begins to understand animals
more deeply than anyone. But will he end
up the same as before? Because sometimes
the hardest thing to become is…yourself.
A vibrant, energetic and gloriously
funny new musical comedy from the
award-winning Story Pocket Theatre.
ANiMALCOLM combines physical theatre,
puppetry and the company’s outstanding
storytelling style to bring David Baddiel’s
magical and wonderfully comic story to the
stage.
“I really loved it:
funny, beautifully
staged and the
songs were
cracking”
DAVID BADDIEL
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Sun 31 Mar 2.30pm BHT
£12 / £10 Family of four £35
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“...some of
the best
children’s
theatre we
have seen.”
Illustration © Jim Field 2016 Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
CARO MOSES,
THREE WEEKS

TheAddams
Family
A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY
11 - 13 April 2019
Bridge House Theatre,
Warwick
Thursday 11 April:
Friday 12 April:
Saturday 13 April:
Saturday 13 April:
7.30pm
7.30pm
Matinee 2.30pm
Evening 7.30pm
Tickets: Adults £14 | Children/OAP’s £10
www.spatheatre.com/summershow
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So Comedy & Broken Robot Productions presents
RADIO ACTIVE with ANGUS DEAYTON
Angus Deayton, Helen Atkinson Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens and
Philip Pope reunite to take classic scripts from the award-winning BBC
Radio 4 show on the road following a sell-out and critically acclaimed
run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Among other classic characters expect to catch up with long
suffering radio host Mike Channel, original foodie Anna Daptor,
and the accident-prone Martin Brown, as well as the cast’s
original musical creations, responsible for such parody bands as
The Hee Bee Gee Bees and Status Quid.
Based on the sketch show created during their years in the
Oxford Revue, ‘Britain’s first ever national local radio station’ was
written by Angus alongside Geoffrey Perkins, and ran for seven
series before transferring to television in the form of BBC2’s
KYTV. All surviving members of the original cast reunite for this
tour marking 40 years since its stage debut
★★★★★
BRITISH
THEATRE
GUIDE
★★★★★
THE
EDINBURGH
GUIDE
★★★★
THE
TELEGRAPH
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Thu 2 May 7.30pm
BHT £20
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Warwick Junior School Year 4 Play
ROCK BOTTOM
Meet The Cobblestones, just an ordinary
Stone Age family of cave folk living on
Stoney Street, Rock Bottom!
But when cave boy inventor Bobby
Cobblestone hatches his very first good
idea, he’s whisked off to work for none
other than the beautiful celebrity Lady
Lava! Unfortunately, BC is soon up to his
Neanderthal neck in trouble when he discovers
his new boss hides a dark secret that will rock
Rock Bottom to its foundations.
With mysterious monsters terrorising the town
and a volatile volcano ready to blow its top,
can BC become a little boulder and hatch a
plan to save his family, his friends and his very
own precious Rock Bottom? Only time will tell...
Thu 14 – Fri 15 Mar 7pm
£3 Adults / £1.50 Children
WARWICK JUNIOR SCHOOL YEAR 6 PLAY
Keep an eye out for information on our
upcoming Year 6 Show. Visit our website for
more details.
Thu 14 – Fri 15 May 7pm
£3 Adults / £1.50 Children
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International Shows Ltd presents
THE GREATEST SHOW FOR FAMILIES
This talented cast of 10 reputable artists will take you on a
journey through some of the best songs from movies and shows
such as:
The Greatest Showman, Disney Classics, Wicked, Moulin Rouge,
Hairspray and Many More!
With dazzling costumes, live singing, and incredible choreography,
this show is a hit for all ages young and old.
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Sun 26 May 3pm
WH £20.50 /£19
£70 (2 Adults 2 Children)
The cast are also offering a one hour
masterclass before the show to a select
number of children who wish to learn some
useful tips and tools from the professionals,
this is an upgrade and costs £5 in addition
to your ticket. Please book this with our box
office if you wish to take part.
Ages 6-15 (maximum 30 children)

The Jerseys
OH WHAT A NITE!
The UK’s Leading Tribute to Frankie
Valli & The Four Seasons and the
smash hit musical ‘The Jersey Boys’
featuring Outstanding Vocals,
Harmonies, Presentation and
Choreographed Dance Routines.
The Jerseys are a Professional 4 Piece Authentic,
Musical and Vocal Tribute to the legendary,
original Jersey Boys – Frankie Valli & The Four
Seasons.
Birthday celebrations at The Long Walk, Windsor
Castle and also at an event at St James Palace
for HRH Princess Anne amongst regular trips
to Las Vegas! The Jerseys are accompanied by 4
showgirls to add some glitz and glam to a jam
packed evening.
The Jersey’s show features all the great Jersey Boy
hits including Beggin’, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Sherry,
Who Loves You, Rag Doll and many more...
The Jerseys are incredibly proud that their show
has performed for Royalty having being requested
to appear at Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th
Sun 26 May 7.30pm
WH £19.50/£18
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Bookends perform
SIMON & GARFUNKEL:
THROUGH THE YEARS
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic
sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon &
Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends
have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being
described as ‘simply breathtaking’.
Performing the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of iconic
imagery, their delicate recreation of the unmistakable sound of the American
folk-rock duo is something of a masterpiece. Bookends have
been performing their unique, world-class concert to
audiences in some of the finest theatres and concert halls
across the UK, Europe and the United States.
Hear many of the hits such as The
Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The
Boxer and Bookends’ own beautiful
rendition of the unforgettable
Bridge Over Troubled Water. This
is without doubt the closest thing
to Simon & Garfunkel touring
the world today.
“One of the greatest tribute
shows anywhere in the world”
STUART CAMERON,
BBC AND ITV BROADCASTER
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“A masterpiece”
BBC RADIO
Sat 8 Jun 7.30pm
WH £24
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original
artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

King’s High School presents
BUGSY MALONE
1929, Gangster warfare in New York.
Dandy Dan’s hoodlums terrorise the district, exterminating
undesirables with their new weapon – splurge guns. His rival is
Fat Sam Stacetto, who runs the Grand Slam Speakeasy, but Fat
Sam’s gang still use old-fashioned pies!
King’s High School are proud to present the classic comedy musical
“Bugsy Malone”. Let our talented cast and crew whisk you back in time
to an age of speakeasys, knuckle heads and broads – just be ready to
get splattered!!
Thu 20 – Sat 22 Jun
(7pm Thu-Fri,
3pm Sat)
BHT £8 / £5
for schoolsPERFECT
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Leamington Spa Competitive Festival & Warwick School Music present
CRAIG OGDEN
Australian born guitarist Craig Ogden is one of the most exciting artists of his
generation. He studied guitar from the age of seven and percussion from the age of
thirteen. He is the youngest instrumentalist to have received a Fellowship Award from
the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
One of the UK’s most recorded guitarists, his recordings for Virgin/EMI, Chandos, Nimbus,
Hyperion, Sony and Classic FM have received wide acclaim. Craig’s five Classic FM albums
all shot straight to No.1 in the UK classical chart and he is one of Classic FM’s most played
artists.
Craig Ogden has performed concertos with all the main UK orchestras plus many abroad. He
regularly appears as soloist and chamber musician at major venues and collaborates with
the UK’s top artists and ensembles. Craig enjoys performing new works for guitar and gives
the world premiere of a concerto written for him by Andy Scott with the Northern Chamber
Orchestra in Manchester in November 2017. Composers David Knotts and Geoffrey Gordon
are also writing concertos for Craig. He has presented programmes on BBC Radio 3, BBC
Northern Ireland and ABC Classic FM (Australia).
Craig Ogden is Head of Guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Visiting
Lecturer at London’s Royal College of Music, Adjunct Fellow of the University of Western
Australia, Associate Artist of The Bridgewater Hall in
Manchester, Curator of Craig Ogden’s Big Guitar
Weekend at The Bridgewater Hall and
Dean & Chadlington Summer Music Festival.
The weekend event will be
sponsored by Warwick Boys School.
More information from the LSCF
website (www.leamcompfest.co.uk) and
tickets from www.bridgehousetheatre.com
or tel: 01926 776438.
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Fri 21 Jun 7pm WH £15 and £5

Warwick School Lower School presents
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Everything is quiet along the river bank, until…
‘Poop Poop!’
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and, of course, Toad on their classic and exciting
adventure that combines rioting rodents with exhilarating escapades and
fierce friendships, resulting in a story that simply cannot be missed.
Alan Bennet re-imagines this classic tale in a version which is both true
to the original and yet carries that distinctive Bennett hallmark.
Including original music by Sam Young, the Lower School Boys
of Warwick School have worked hard to re-tell this wellknown
tale in their own unique way, which promises to be
great fun!
Thu 27 - Fri 28 Jun 7pm
Sat 29 Jun 2pm
BHT
‘Bennett is even able to inject the odd sly joke
for the adult without bewildering the tots... the
result is a delightful evening, a treat for anyone.’
THE TIMES
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WARWICK PREPARATORY
SCHOOL EVENTS
PREP SCHOOL CONCERT
WH Fri 22 Mar 7pm
Get your union jacks out as we celebrate our
very own Last Night of the Proms. This event
is for Prep School parents, there is no charge
for tickets.
YEAR 2 CONCERT
WH Thu 9 May 4:30pm
An opportunity for our Year 2 pupils to
showcase their string playing, including a
performance from the Squirrels’ Choir.
PREP SCHOOL CONCERT
WH Tue 25 Jun 7pm
An end of year concert to celebrate the
fabulous young musicians at Warwick Prep.
This event is for Prep School parents, there is
no charge for tickets.
PREP SCHOOL YEAR 6 PRODUCTION
BHT Thu 13 - Fri 14 Jun 7pm
Year 6 girls put their heart and soul into their
end of year production. An event not to be
missed! This event is for Prep School parents,
there is no charge for tickets.
WARWICK JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC EVENTS
SPRING CONCERT THURSDAY
WH Thu 21 Mar 7pm
Can you think of a more wonderful way
to spend a Spring Evening, than being
serenaded by some amazing young
musicians from Warwick Junior School? No?
Then come along and join us for a fun and
fabulous evening of music’ (free entry, no
tickets)
SUMMER CONCERT
WH Mon 24 Jun
‘Come and hear the wonderful sound of
Warwick Junior School’s fabulous musicians
performing their End of Year Concert. An
evening to sit back, relax and be amazed. Let
us entertain you…!’ (free entry, no tickets)
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Warwick
FOLK FESTIVAL
25th-28th July 2019
The very best
in traditional
and contemporary
folk arts.
Join us for another
great weekend of music!
WORKSHOPS
Poetry • Music • Singing • Dance
Shooting Roots Youth Workshop
Concerts • Comedy • Crafts • Cuisine • Dance • Circus Skills
warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Warwick School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP

THE BRIDGE HOUSE YOUNG COMPANY
The Bridge House Young Company is the exciting new youth theatre
resident to the Bridge House Theatre, a centre of excellence presenting
professional work alongside and integrated with the best in theatre for
young people.
The company will be made up of young people aged 8 -18 working with
industry professionals to create high quality theatrical experiences.
Each term this group begins looking at a new project through
skills based workshops which then lead into rehearsals for
performances of varying scale.
Building on the excellent work of Zoo Co Theatre
Company over 2016 – 2018, the company will come
under new management from the theatre’s
Performing Arts Manager, Laura Parsons.
Moving into 2019, we aim to widen the membership across
Warwickshire, meaning Foundation students will work alongside
other local students to create a dynamic and diverse new working
group. This new phase of development will bring opportunities for
holiday artistic residencies, full scale main stage productions, and
eventually the chance to specialise in areas of expertise such as
technical theatre, directing, and arts management, amongst
others.
If you are interested in joining the group, we meet every
Saturday during term time from 9:30am – 11:30am in
the WS Drama Dept – please contact Mr Perry for more
details.
ALTIORA DANCE COMPANY
(in partnership with Motionhouse)
Now in its fifth year Altiora continues to develop
astonishing dance theatre for Foundation students
in years 10 and above. Motionhouse have a worldwide
reputation for breath-taking and innovative
dance circus and bring that expertise and
inspiration to this very popular student company.
Fridays from 4.30pm-6pm in the Barnes Studio,
during term-time – no audition necessary.
Contact Mike Perry at the Warwick School
Drama Department for further details about
membership.
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www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk
WARWICK INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
PROJECT
ONE CAMPUS
www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk
SIXTH FORM
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
We are delighted that we are now able to offer
the best of both worlds for our Sixth Formers.
Whilst we are committed to delivering single sex
education in the classroom, we also recognise the
social benefits of a co-education environment.
• Outstanding Results
• Excellent Higher Education Support
• Wide Range of A Levels
• Opportunities to Collaborate Outside
the Classroom
• Academic Enrichment
Brand New Shared Sixth Form Centre
• Large social space with a self-service
kitchen and café
• Careers Hub with interview rooms
• Group and private study spaces
• Outside terrace – the perfect place to take a
break between studies
Opens September 2019
@POC_WISF | poc@warwickschools.co.uk | www.projectonecampus.co.uk
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An Independent Day School and Nursery for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11
Last few
places
available
Open Morning
Saturday 16 March, 9:30am – 12noon
Bridge Field, Banbury Road, Warwick CV34 6PL
admissions@warwickprep.com | 01926 491545
www.warwickprep.com | @warwickprep
Warwick Preparatory School is part of the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, together with
King’s High School and Warwick School, providing high quality education for boys and girls aged 3-18.

Aspire.
Achieve.
Enjoy.
“Girls here take
it as a given that
you can achieve
anything”
From 2019, King’s High
School will move to its
stunning new home.
www.projectonecampus.co.uk
Emma-Jane, Head Girl
Est 1879, educating girls from 11-18
For more information on Open Days, Taster Days or to
arrange an individual tour contact:
e: registrar@kingshighwarwick.co.uk t: 01926 494485

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Come to one of our
Open Events or arrange a visit
For further information please see our website
www.warwickschool.org/key-dates
Independent boys’ school (7-18 years) | Scholarships and bursaries available
01926 776414 | admissions@warwickschool.org

CONTACT US
In Person:
Bridge House Theatre and Warwick Hall
Myton Road, Warwick. CV34 6PP
By Telephone: Box Office – 01926 776438
Theatre Manager – 01926 776475
Online:
www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk
Box Office
boxoffice@warwickschool.org
Our Box Office is based inside the Bridge House Theatre with the following
opening times:
Monday – Friday: 1pm – 5.30pm and on performance evenings from an hour
before the published start time.
How to Pay
We accept cash, credit/debit card, cheques and postal orders. There is no
booking fee for tickets purchased in person at the box office or over the phone.
A £2.50 booking fee is levied on all bookings made online. This is one fee per
booking, not per ticket.
Resales and Refunds
Tickets are non-refundable and will become void if re-sold.
Strictly subject to availability, we may be able to exchange tickets for
another performance of the same production provided we are given 24
hours’ notice before the performance. There is a £2 exchange fee for this
service.
If an event has sold out we are happy to try and re-sell your tickets once
we have sold all of our own available tickets, including any last minute
holds we may have. Please note that we cannot guarantee the re-sale of
your tickets.
Tickets cannot be refunded unless a performance is cancelled. In the
event of a cancelled performance, patrons will first be offered the
opportunity to exchange tickets for another performance; if there
are no alternative tickets or if the patron is not able to attend an
alternative performance the full purchase cost of the ticket will be
refunded via the original payment method.
Full terms and conditions of booking are listed on our website.
Postal Charges
Tickets can be posted to you for a charge of £1. However, all
tickets can be held at the Box Office for collection for no charge.
Infant in Arms
Children aged 18 months and under may sit on a parent or
guardian’s lap for most shows free of charge. More details
are available from the box office.
Disabled Patrons and Wheelchair Users
Companions come free on selected shows. Please check
with the Box Office for our discount prices.
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Fantastic For Families
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and family friendly venue. We
have booster seats available in the auditorium and unisex baby changing
facilities in the Bridge House Theatre. In the foyer area we regularly have
children’s activities and resources themed to the performance that day.
Parking
Free parking is available on the school site. Enter the site from Myton Road and
follow the road past the theatre. Parking is located on the right hand side opposite
the theatre, signposted as ‘Visitors Car Park’. Additional parking can also be found
behind the theatre. Please note that this can become busy when we present multiple
events. Pay and display parking is located across the road in St Nicholas Park, a short
walk away. There is also a drop off point in front of the Bridge House Theatre.
Public Transport
Local buses from Warwick and Leamington Spa pass the site and stop on Myton Road,
adjacent to the theatre. The nearest train station is Warwick Station – a twenty minute walk
from the theatre. Leamington Spa train station is less than 2 miles away.
Access
It is our aim at the Bridge House Theatre and Warwick Hall to be accessible and welcoming to
everyone and we are committed to making your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. Advance
booking is always recommended so that our staff can readily provide assistance when required.
The Bridge House Theatre has 4 wheelchair positions available. Please specify when
•
booking.
Warwick Hall is easily accessible for wheelchair users and all events include seats at
•
floor level.
Please note that neither the Bridge House Theatre or Warwick Hall have lifts to balcony
•
level.
Seats in rows M and J in the Bridge House Theatre stalls are on the flat and
•
recommended for patrons with mobility issues.
Our Box Office staff will be happy to advise you of the best seats and a pre-show visit can
•
be arranged if required.
If you wish to take your guide dog or hearing dog into the performance, please let us know
•
when booking your ticket. We can arrange an adjacent seat to be kept free. We are also
happy to look after your guide dog during the performance if you prefer.
The Bridge House Theatre and Warwick Hall are fitted with infra-red hearing enhancement
•
loops which can be used in conjunction with our receivers. For hearing aid users with a ‘T-
Switch’, a necklace interface is provided free of charge. For the hearing impaired we offer in-ear
headphones. Both of these are available upon request from our Box Office and are free of
charge.
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BRIDGE HOUSE THEATRE & WARWICK HALL
DIARY AT A GLANCE
JUL
JUN
MAY
APR
MAR
FEB
JAN
17 Jan KHS Play in a Day Theatre
18 Jan 7.30pm Bridge House of Rock Music
24 - 26 Jan 7.30pm Aylesford School: We Will Rock You Musical Theatre
30 Jan 7.30pm Where the Hell is Bernard? Theatre
1 - 2 Feb 7.30pm Jazz @ The Bridge Music
5 Feb 7.30pm Justice in Motion: BOUND Theatre
10 Feb 11.30am & 2.30pm Messy Family
11 Feb 7.30pm Warwick School Strings Concert Music
26 Feb 7pm King's High School Dance Evening Dance
4 Mar 7.30pm John Simpson - Sir Ben Kingsley Lectures Talk / Spoken Word
5 Mar 7.30pm Warwick School Chamber Concert Music
6 - 8 Mar 7pm The Hampstead Murder Mystery Theatre
9 Mar 7.30pm Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra Music
10 Mar 3pm BSW: Reach for the Sky… And Beyond Music
14 - 15 Mar 7pm Junior School Year 4 Play: Rock Bottom Theatre
14 Mar 7.30pm Jazz 4 Africa Music
18 Mar 7.30pm Police Cops in Space Theatre
20 Mar 7pm Warwick School Guitar Concert Music
22 Mar 7pm Warwick Prep School Concert Music
30 Mar National Youth Brass Band Championships Music
31 Mar 2.30pm David Baddiel's ANiMALCOLM Theatre
11 - 13 Apr 7.30pm (and 2.30pm on Sat) Spa Theatre Juniors: The Addams Family Musical Theatre
26 Apr 7.30pm Woodwind Celebration Music
30 Apr 7.30pm The Big Brass Concert 2019 Music
2 May 7pm King's High School Summer Concert Music
2 May 7.30pm RADIO ACTIVE with ANGUS DEAYTON Comedy
9 May 4.30pm Prep School Year 2 Concert Music
16 - 17 May 7pm Junior School Year 6 Play Theatre
26 May 3pm The Greatest Show for Families Musical Theatre
26 May 7.30pm The Jerseys: Oh What A Nite! Musical Theatre
8 Jun 7.30pm Simon & Garfunkel - Through the Years Music
13 - 14 Jun 7pm Prep School Year 6 Production Musical Theatre
20 - 22 Jun 7pm Thu - Fri, 3pm Sat King's High School: Bugsy Malone Musical Theatre
25 Jun 7pm Prep School Concert Music
27 - 29 Jun 7pm Thu - Fri, 2pm Sat Warwick School: Wind in the Willows Musical Theatre
29 Jun 2.30pm BSW: Young at Heart Family Concert Music
29 Jun 7pm BSW: Lights, Camera, Action! Music
25 - 28 Jul Warwick Folk Festival Music
All information correct at time of print.
For the most up to date listings, visit our website.
www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk
© Bridge House Theatre 2018