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Your Local <strong>Arts</strong> Venue<br />

Theatre | Cinema | Museum<br />

Bishop’s Stortford southmillarts.co.uk<br />

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Welcome to<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />

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We’re 60!<br />

September<br />

October<br />

Our 60 th<br />

Santa’s Grotto<br />

Panto<br />

Behind the scenes<br />

Cinema<br />

Live Cinema<br />

In the Bar<br />

Community<br />

Museum<br />

Coming Soon<br />

Tickets:<br />

Concessions: over<br />

60s and under<br />

16s (unless stated<br />

otherwise)<br />

Family: 2 adults<br />

and 2 children<br />

or 1 adult and 3<br />

children<br />

Children’s tickets:<br />

under 16s<br />

Group tickets: 10+<br />

tickets<br />

Box Office: 01279 710 200<br />

Box Office opening times: Mon - Sat 12pm - 4pm<br />

Please note that we have limited parking facilities on site. Alternative parking is<br />

available at Jackson Square Car park, CM23 3XQ<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> is a community arts and<br />

heritage venue which is home to a 300 seat<br />

theatre, bar, meeting rooms, museum, local<br />

classes and much more!<br />

“<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> has completely changed my life. It’s<br />

a fantastic place and has become part of my every<br />

day. I enjoy meeting new people and being part of the<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> community.” - Loretta<br />

Why not support your local<br />

arts venue and become a<br />

By becoming a SMArt Supporter you will receive:<br />

Two SMArt<br />

Supporter's<br />

socials<br />

per year<br />

Annual<br />

Newsletters<br />

Museum<br />

Tour & Talk<br />

from our<br />

Curator<br />

Backstage<br />

Tour<br />

Please visit southmillarts.co.uk for further details<br />

Music<br />

Community<br />

Drama<br />

Art<br />

Comedy<br />

History<br />

Celebrating 60 Years!


years of<br />

How far we’ve come…<br />

The Rhodes Commonwealth Centre opened its doors in 1963,<br />

providing the community of Bishop’s Stortford with a performance<br />

space, civic assembly hall and exhibition space.<br />

Throughout the 60’s and beyond, the arts centre became a hub for<br />

live music, hosting such greats as David Bowie and the Buzz, The<br />

Who, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd and Rod Stewart to name just a few.<br />

Since then, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> has grown, not just structurally, to include<br />

meeting rooms and a dance studio, but with the productions it has to<br />

offer.<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> is home to drama, comedy, musical theatre,<br />

community productions and the much beloved annual pantomime.<br />

Not to forget the Bishop’s Stortford Museum, which is situated<br />

within <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> in the original Nettleswell House. The museum<br />

provides art and heritage for Stortfordians and is committed to<br />

bringing history alive with its extensive collection and regular events.<br />

We are so proud of how far <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> has come and are<br />

delighted to be celebrating 60 years. <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> has always been<br />

at the heart of the local community and continues to drive forwards,<br />

facing new challenges and always with our residents at the forefront<br />

of what we do.<br />

Finally, a thank you to everyone who has supported <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />

throughout the years. All of our work is reliant on your help, to keep<br />

us growing and bringing the best to our community. If you would like<br />

to support us further, sign up to become a SMArt supporter and be<br />

part of our future! Full details can be found on our website.<br />

“I have been coming to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> since I was a teenager, enjoying music<br />

gigs and family shows alike! <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> has always played a huge role in<br />

the community and the shows and activities seem to get better year on year!”<br />

- Deborah, 66.<br />

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What’s On - September<br />

Mark Simmons:<br />

Quip off the Mark<br />

Fri 8 th Sep | 7.30pm | 16+<br />

£19<br />

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV,<br />

‘Master of one-liners’ MARK SIMMONS brings his<br />

brand-new show on the road.<br />

“Master of one-liners… his (show) consist(s) of<br />

literally one liner after one liner, with one or two<br />

breaks for the audience to catch their breath<br />

before another assault on the laughter and<br />

muscles with the next segment.” - One4Review<br />

Crimes on Centre Court<br />

Fri 15 th Sep | 7.30pm<br />

£22 | £20 concs.<br />

Lord Knows the chair of The Whombledun<br />

International Invitational Tennis Tournament has<br />

died and his son, Hugh, is suspicious. The police<br />

won’t take the case so Hugh calls in Perry & Penny<br />

Pink, private investigators.<br />

“A thigh-slapping, belly-aching romp of a whodunit<br />

comedy full of ingenious skits.” – British Theatre<br />

Guide<br />

I Spy With My Little Eye<br />

Sat 30 th Sep | 2pm | Ages 3 - 103!<br />

£14 | £12 Conc. | £48 Family<br />

Based on the picture book by Steven Lee<br />

Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday<br />

party and, best of all, you’re invited!<br />

There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, all your<br />

favourite sing-along songs, including The Ants Go<br />

Marching, Hickory Dickory Dock and BINGO, and<br />

lots of fantastic games to play, including Molly’s<br />

favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye!<br />

So put on your party clothes and come join us<br />

for what promises to be a magical day of fun and<br />

laughter.<br />

It’s going to be the best party ever!<br />

A sweet surprise and photos with Bingo and the<br />

birthday girl will be available after the show so<br />

grown ups should bring along their cameras to<br />

capture the smiles.<br />

“Perfect for Families” - What’s On Stage *****<br />

September | October<br />

Emerald Storm<br />

Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno<br />

Dreams of Fleetwood Mac<br />

Dreamcoat Stars<br />

Fri 22 nd Sep | 7.30pm<br />

£31<br />

Fri 29 th Sep | 8.30pm<br />

£24.50<br />

Sat 7 th Oct | 7.30pm<br />

£29.50<br />

Fri 13 th Oct | 7.30pm<br />

£27<br />

Direct from the Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations at<br />

Windsor Castle and as seen on ITV comes Emerald<br />

Storm; a tale of love, rivalry, turmoil and the<br />

conflicts of human nature.<br />

This explosive show is a thrilling fusion of<br />

music and dance styles as co-written and cochoreographed<br />

by world renowned tap dancer and<br />

Hollywood actor ADAM GARCIA.<br />

Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno have played shows<br />

all over the world and are festival favourites at<br />

Glastonbury where they are booked every year to<br />

headline a stage.<br />

Playing what they describe as “The Greatest Hits<br />

Of Disco Volume 1”, the amazing renditions and<br />

eye-popping costumes make their show one of the<br />

most exciting live events you will see all year!<br />

One of the UK’s top, and some say most authentic,<br />

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Shows.<br />

UK Fleetwood Mac are a high-calibre,<br />

professional and polished band of experienced<br />

and accomplished musicians who have come<br />

together to recreate the sound, look and feel of the<br />

legendary band itself.<br />

Featuring stars from the hit production Joseph and<br />

the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. With songs<br />

from the nation’s most loved musicals, Joseph,<br />

Wicked, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys and more.<br />

Grab your coat of many colours for a journey where<br />

Any Dream Will Do and Go Go Go get your tickets<br />

now!<br />

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Made in Tennessee<br />

Sat 21 st Oct | 7.30pm<br />

£25 | Concs: £23<br />

Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with<br />

Soul Street Productions’ brand new show Made in<br />

Tennessee - the soundtrack of American Country.<br />

With a band made up of some of UK’s finest<br />

country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes<br />

you through the decades of the nation’s fastest<br />

growing music genre. Featuring classics from<br />

Johnny, June, Dolly and Hank & many more!<br />

Pop Princesses<br />

Tue 24 th Oct | 1pm & 6pm<br />

£19 | £26 Meet & Greet<br />

A magical show where beautiful Princesses<br />

become Pop Stars! This is a children’s pop concert<br />

with a big difference. A musical spectacular<br />

starring four fabulous fairy tale Princesses who<br />

just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix.<br />

Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from your<br />

favourite artists, musicals and films. Come and<br />

join the fun!<br />

Half<br />

Term!<br />

The Haunting<br />

Fri 27 th Oct | 7.30pm<br />

£20 | Concs: £18<br />

In an ancient, crumbling mansion, two men<br />

stumble across a dark and terrifying secret that<br />

will change their lives forever.<br />

When a book dealer, David Filde, is employed by<br />

Lord Gray to catalogue the estate’s impressive<br />

library, he finds an incredible array of rare books.<br />

However, as a series of strange and unexplained<br />

events conspire to keep Filde from his work, he<br />

realises that if he is to convince his sceptical<br />

employer that the mysterious phenomena he is<br />

experiencing are real, they must journey together<br />

to the very edge of terror to discover the source of<br />

the terrifying visitations.<br />

Great pace and terrific suspense... guaranteed to<br />

raise goosebumps’ - Maidenhead Advertiser<br />

‘Gripping... and fascinating too’ - British Theatre<br />

Guide<br />

November<br />

Cartoon Circus Live<br />

Wed 25 th Oct | 1.30pm<br />

£14 | £51 Family<br />

HALF TERM HOLIDAY TREAT! All the fun of the<br />

circus comes to the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Centre when<br />

the laughter-packed stage show Cartoon Circus<br />

Live combines the comedy of pantomime with the<br />

thrill of the circus.<br />

The one hour Half Term family show features some<br />

of Britain’s funniest clowns, traditional slapstick<br />

comedy, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning<br />

bottle, magic, a huge giant dancing bear, cartoon<br />

characters, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets,<br />

prizes and surprises. There is even a performing<br />

piranha!<br />

Don’t miss our face painter!<br />

“It’s funny all the way through, it’s really good<br />

family entertainment!”<br />

“The craziest show on earth!”<br />

“Super slapstick!”<br />

Half<br />

Term!<br />

The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars:<br />

The Ronnie Scott’s Story<br />

Sat 28 th Oct | 7.30pm<br />

£28<br />

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and<br />

combining world class live jazz, narration and rare<br />

archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie<br />

Scott’s All Stars return to <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> with a<br />

brand new programme of music celebrating ‘The<br />

Ronnie Scott’s Story’. Mixing classic music from<br />

the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie<br />

Scott’s over its incredible 60+ year history.<br />

The Material Girl<br />

Sun 29 th Oct | 7pm | 16+<br />

£26 | VIP Meet n Greet £38<br />

Baga Chipz is stunning. Baga Chipz is Class. Baga<br />

Chipz is Sexy. She’s now a material girl. Join us this<br />

<strong>Autumn</strong> as the iconic drag race UK legend Baga<br />

Chipz hits the road with her first ever solo theatre<br />

show ‘Material Girl’. Expect a brand-new show with<br />

live singing, dancing, comedy and much more.<br />

Are you ready to live in Baga Chipz’ material girl<br />

life? Age guidance 16+<br />

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years of<br />

PROUDLY PRESENTS<br />

We are celebrating turning 60 with some fabulous events!<br />

First 60 tickets<br />

are invited to our<br />

pre-event<br />

party!<br />

The Elvis Years<br />

Fri 10 th Nov | 7.30pm<br />

£28 | £26 Conc.<br />

Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End),<br />

our all-star band and our award-winning singers for<br />

an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden<br />

greats spanning over three decades – from the<br />

early Sun Records hits to the majestic Las Vegas<br />

performances, via The Jordanaires, the army years,<br />

authentic re-creations from the Hollywood movies<br />

and the stunning 68 TV special.<br />

14-18th November <strong>2023</strong><br />

BSMTC presents Made In<br />

Dagenham - The Musical<br />

Tues 14 th - Sat 18 th Nov | 7.30pm | £21<br />

(2.30pm Matinee Sat, £18.50 Conc.)<br />

Inspired by a true story and based on the hit<br />

movie, Made in Dagenham is an uplifting British<br />

musical comedy about friendship, love and the<br />

importance of fighting for what is right.<br />

Community<br />

Theatre<br />

BSMTC are an award winning, talented group of<br />

performers who cannot wait to dazzle you with this<br />

uplifting hit show based on the film of the same<br />

title. Parental Advisory.<br />

Secrets Of The Sixties<br />

Wed 1 st Nov | 7.30pm | £15<br />

Listen to the ‘secrets of the 60’s’ unfold at this<br />

show featuring original legends from that exciting<br />

period.<br />

Hosted by Steve Scruton and featuring pop<br />

promoter Alan Goldsmith and the iconic rock star<br />

Dave Berry, it’ll be a fascinating evening not to be<br />

missed! Ask those questions you always wanted to<br />

know and meet the stars after the show.<br />

let’s<br />

It’s our 60th Birthday Bash!<br />

Sat 4 th Nov | 7.30pm | £17<br />

We are so excited to invite you to our 60th<br />

birthday party... Celebrate with us with a fabulous<br />

evening of live music, featuring a double headline<br />

extravaganza of The Dreamers and The Bears.<br />

So if you fancy a great night with fantastic music,<br />

fabulous fun and a whole lot of dancing, make<br />

sure your book your tickets to the party of the<br />

season!<br />

The first 60 tickets booked also comes with an<br />

exclusive invote to our pre-event party, to toast the<br />

evening with bubbly and cake!<br />

Santa’s Grotto<br />

Coming this December! Information on<br />

dates, times and prices coming soon!<br />

Santa enjoys seeing you all so much<br />

he is leaving the elves preparing<br />

the toys whilst he makes a visit to<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> this holiday season.<br />

Start your festive adventure with a<br />

fun craft activity before making your<br />

way to see Father Christmas. Not only<br />

will you receive a special gift, but you<br />

will also hear a festive story from Santa<br />

himself. Your visit will end with delicious hot<br />

chocolate and cookies in our VIP Christmas Café<br />

- the perfect treat to end a magical experience.<br />

celebrate!<br />

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Big Adventure Productions in association with <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />

BIG ADVENTURE<br />

PRODUCTIONS<br />

The most beloved of all<br />

pantomimes is coming to<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>!<br />

Due to public demand the team behind the<br />

spectacular success Jack & the Beanstalk,<br />

are returning.<br />

Writer/director Ian McFarlane, and a cast of<br />

all singing and dancing West End performers,<br />

will present this jewel of a fairy tale classic…<br />

with a few magical twists!<br />

December <strong>2023</strong><br />

Sat 9 1.00pm 7.00pm<br />

Sun 10 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Mon 11<br />

Tue 12<br />

Wed 13<br />

Thu 14<br />

Fri 15<br />

Sat 16 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

‘Another great seasonal<br />

family treat served up<br />

by <strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>! ’<br />

The Flyer<br />

‘The best panto I’ve<br />

seen in a very, very<br />

long time. ’<br />

Bishop’s Stortford Independent<br />

(Jack & the Beanstalk 2022)<br />

Sun 17 1.00pm 5.00pm<br />

Mon 18<br />

Tue 19<br />

Wed 20<br />

Thu 21 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Fri 22 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Sat 23 11.00am 3.00pm 7.00pm<br />

Sun 24 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Mon 25<br />

Tue 26 1.00pm 5.00pm<br />

Wed 27 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Thu 28 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Fri 29<br />

Sat 30 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Sun 31 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Tickets<br />

Full<br />

Platinum £27.50<br />

Concs<br />

£24.50<br />

Family<br />

£91.00<br />

January 2024<br />

Mon 1 3.00pm<br />

Tue 2 11.00am 3.00pm<br />

Gold<br />

Silver<br />

Bronze<br />

£25.50<br />

£23.50<br />

£21.50<br />

£22.50<br />

£20.50<br />

£18.50<br />

£86.00<br />

£80.00<br />

£73.00<br />

Wednesday 27 December at 11.00am will be a Relaxed<br />

Performance.<br />

The relaxed performance is sensitive to and accepting<br />

of audience members who may benefit from a more<br />

relaxed environment.


Behind the scenes<br />

Tech Tours<br />

Sat 9 th Sep | 11am | Free<br />

Sat 14 th Oct | 11am | Free<br />

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes?<br />

Take a workshop with our technical manger and<br />

discover how we achieve the magic on stage!<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> is very much a community venue,<br />

and so we’re happy to announce that we will be<br />

looking to run some technical theatre workshops<br />

for members of the public and local groups as a<br />

way to give back to the local community. These<br />

workshops will serve as an accessible way for<br />

people to get some hands-on experience in<br />

learning about the different departments involved<br />

within technical theatre, such as lighting, sound<br />

and stage management, with no previous theatre<br />

experience required.<br />

Booking essential!<br />

Timeless Tuesday:<br />

Mamma Mia!<br />

Tue 5 th Sep | 2pm<br />

£8 | Carers go free<br />

Community<br />

Cinema<br />

Our Timeless Tuesday screenings provide a<br />

welcoming and supportive environment within<br />

which to enjoy these classic handpicked films on<br />

the big screen.<br />

Key features include: more lighting, no adverts, a<br />

15 minute interval. Moving around and noise is<br />

also acceptable.Ticket price includes a free hot<br />

drink and biscuits too!<br />

Cinema<br />

Have you been to our<br />

cinema? Did you know that<br />

we have a state-of-the-art<br />

screen and sound stystem<br />

to show all of your favourite<br />

films, from box office hits to<br />

family films and even some of<br />

the classics?<br />

So come along and enjoy a<br />

drink at the bar and have fun<br />

with a night at the movies!<br />

Thinking of Venue Hire?<br />

What we can do for you...<br />

• Onsite parking<br />

• Dedicated Event Planner to assist throughout the<br />

booking process and on the day of your event<br />

• Licensed bar available in the Theatre Lounge<br />

• Refreshments available to order at an extra charge<br />

• Break out area available<br />

• Recommended list of caterers<br />

• Sound and lighting system available (with technician)<br />

To book a consultation and viewing please contact our Event Manager<br />

on 01279 710200, or email us on info@southmillarts.co.uk<br />

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My Brother Matthew<br />

Sun 10 th Sep | 3pm<br />

£8<br />

Directed and edited by his brother Simon, “My<br />

Brother Matthew” encapsulates the indomitable<br />

spirit of human perseverance, the power of<br />

friendship and brotherly love, and the triumph of<br />

the human spirit over adversity.<br />

Followed by a Q&A session with Matthew and<br />

Simon.<br />

Community<br />

Cinema<br />

André Rieu: Love is All Around<br />

Sun 17 th Sep | 3pm & Thu 21 st Sep<br />

7pm | £16.50<br />

André Rieu will again stage his glorious annual<br />

summer event in the iconic Vrijthof Square this<br />

year. The concert will be a musical feast with<br />

heart-warming pieces lovingly chosen by André,<br />

covering classics, popular sing-alongs, and delightful<br />

waltzes that make you want to dance.<br />

Share a concert experience filled with music,<br />

dance, love and happiness - Only in cinemas!<br />

Got a film request? Let us know at: enquiries@southmillarts.co.uk


Live<br />

Cinema<br />

Join us for some of the best<br />

live theatre and music events<br />

from your local theatre. We<br />

are delighted to be able to<br />

screen shows straight from<br />

the Royal Opera House and<br />

the West End so you don’t<br />

miss any of the live action.<br />

ROH Live: Das Rheingold<br />

Wed 20 th Sep | 7.15pm<br />

£16.50 | £12.50 Conc.<br />

When a precious hoard of gold is stolen from the<br />

river Rhine, it unleashes a chain of destructive<br />

events, pitting gods and mortals against one<br />

another for generations.<br />

Wagner’s Ring cycle boasts some of the greatest<br />

music ever written for the opera stage. Join us as<br />

we embark on a spectacular journey into the world<br />

of myth, dream and memory.<br />

ROH Live: L’Elisir D’Amore<br />

Thu 5 th Oct | 7.15pm<br />

£16.50 | £12.50 Conc.<br />

Expect sun, fun and vocal acrobatics in Laurent<br />

Pelly’s much-loved staging of Donizetti’s<br />

intoxicating and witty comedy.<br />

Country boy Nemorino is determined to win the<br />

haughty Adina’s heart, but she refuses to give him<br />

the time of day. Can Doctor Dulcamara’s so-called<br />

‘elixir of love’ work its magic?<br />

Conductor Sesto Quatrini makes his house debut,<br />

as does soprano Nadine Sierra in the role of<br />

Adina. She is joined by Liparit Avetisyan, Boris<br />

Pinkhasovich and the incomparable Bryn Terfel as<br />

the genial wheeler-dealer Doctor Dulcamara.<br />

Running time 210 minutes (including one interval)<br />

Sung in Italian with English subtitles<br />

A Little Life<br />

Tue 3 rd Oct | 7pm | 18<br />

£16.50 | £12.50 Conc.<br />

James Norton (Happy Valley, Grantchester) stars<br />

in the ‘utterly compelling’ ( Daily Express)<br />

theatrical event of <strong>2023</strong> as visionary director Ivo<br />

van Hove (A View from the Bridge) stages the<br />

English language premiere of A LITTLE LIFE.<br />

Filmed live at the Savoy Theatre, London, during its<br />

West End run, this record-breaking and ‘beautifully<br />

acted’ ( The I) production of the million-copy<br />

bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara comes to the big<br />

screen for a limited time only.<br />

A LITTLE LIFE follows four college friends in<br />

New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful<br />

architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and<br />

prodigious lawyer Jude. As ambition, addiction, and<br />

pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always<br />

find themselves bound by their love for Jude and<br />

the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets<br />

come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude<br />

St Francis is to understand the limitless potential<br />

of love in the face of life.<br />

Rudolph Nureyev’s Don Quixote<br />

Thu 2 nd Nov | 7pm<br />

£16.50 | £12.50 Concs<br />

To celebrate the 50 th anniversary, for the first<br />

time cinema audiences around the world will<br />

be able to enjoy the re-mastered, restored and<br />

re-orchestrated film.<br />

Filmed in 1973 in an airport hangar in 40 degrees<br />

over 25 days, Rudolf Nureyev and Sir Robert<br />

Helpmann, along with The Australian Ballet<br />

created DON QUIXOTE, aka The Impossible Dream.<br />

ROH Live: The Nutcracker<br />

Tue 12 th Dec | 7.15pm<br />

£16.50 | £12.50 Conc.<br />

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that<br />

becomes a magical adventure once everyone else<br />

is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of<br />

Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted<br />

Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the<br />

Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince in the glittering<br />

Kingdom of Sweets.<br />

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In the bar<br />

Interstellar Duo<br />

Wed 6 th Sep | 7.30pm<br />

Alex Outlaw<br />

Wed 4 th Oct | 7.30pm<br />

Hummingbird Cancer Support<br />

Mondays 10.30am - 1.30pm<br />

Inclusive disco evening for<br />

adults with learning/physical<br />

difficulties and disabilities.<br />

Unique Disco<br />

7pm - 9pm with bar | £5 | Carers free<br />

See website for upcoming dates<br />

Community<br />

Relax on a<br />

Wednesday evening<br />

in the Maltings bar<br />

while listening to<br />

the very best from<br />

the vibrant local<br />

music scene.<br />

Clean Sneak<br />

Wed 8 th Nov | 7.30pm<br />

Yetii<br />

Wed 6 th Dec | 7.30pm<br />

Midweek Music | £8<br />

Acoustic Club - Headlining Dave Sutherland<br />

Thu 7 th Sept | 8:15pm | £12<br />

7.30pm | £15 | Tues 26 th Sep | Tues 19 th Dec<br />

Usually held on the last Tuesday of the month, Retune is a<br />

Bishop’s Stortford based charity that inspires young people to<br />

improve their mental wellbeing through creative outlets such<br />

as music and the arts. The night offers a safe and welcoming<br />

space for artists to share songs and experiences, celebrating<br />

creative expression in all its forms. Acts range from emerging<br />

local talent to acclaimed international performers as well as<br />

house band the Retuners.<br />

Donations on the Door. Retune ask for a minimum donation of £15<br />

Bishop’s Stortford Learning Disability Forum<br />

For people with learning disabilities, carers, support staff and professionals<br />

Meeting dates:<br />

Bishop’s Stortford Learning<br />

Disability Forum<br />

Wed 20 th Sep & Wed 13 th Dec<br />

1pm - 3pm<br />

“An opportunity for you to voice your opinions<br />

and talk about what is happening locally”<br />

Grove Cottage<br />

Adult Support Club<br />

Wed | 10am- 1pm<br />

For info please call 01279 656085<br />

Bishop’s Stortford Means<br />

Business<br />

Wed 18 th Oct | From 10am<br />

Visit bsmb.co.uk for further information<br />

We are delighted to<br />

host many community<br />

groups and events at<br />

<strong>South</strong> <strong>Mill</strong> <strong>Arts</strong>!<br />

Great community shows coming up...<br />

Sun 15 th Oct | Livewire<br />

Sun 22 nd Oct | Forte Dance<br />

Sun 5 th Nov | Xpression Dance<br />

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Welcome to your<br />

local Museum!<br />

Bishop’s Stortford Museum<br />

opens the doors to the<br />

fascinating history of the<br />

town and surrounding area.<br />

With our mix of family friendly<br />

local history displays, holiday<br />

activities and themed walks<br />

and talks, we have something<br />

to offer the whole family.<br />

Walks, Talks & Tours<br />

Art and Artist<br />

Tue 19 th Sep | 12.30pm<br />

Free | Booking essential<br />

Talk<br />

See through the eye of the artist himself as Ray<br />

Whyard, our exhibiting artist in the ArtSpace, talks<br />

us through his perspective on Art in general.<br />

Herts murders that changed<br />

society in the UK<br />

Tue 17 th Oct | 12.30pm<br />

Free | Booking essential<br />

Talk<br />

On the 9 th March 1899 sleepy Hertfordshire woke<br />

up to find that two terrible murders had been<br />

committed in the County, little did the residents<br />

know that the ramifications of the cases would<br />

change society in the UK. Nik Pringle, a retired<br />

Herts Police Officer unravels the cases and<br />

explains how two simple murders and the changes<br />

they brought on would benefit society in the UK.<br />

Tour<br />

Walk<br />

Walk<br />

Talk<br />

Museum Guided Tours<br />

Victorian buildings in Bishop’s<br />

Stortford<br />

Ghost Walk<br />

Bishop’s Stortford in World<br />

War Two<br />

The first Saturday of each month<br />

Free | Booking essential<br />

Sun 17 th Sep | 11am<br />

Free | Booking essential<br />

Sun 29 th Oct | 11am<br />

Free | Booking essential<br />

Tue 21 st Nov | 12.30pm<br />

Free | Booking essential<br />

Join us at 11am for a free guided tour of the<br />

museum displays. Discover local artefacts such as<br />

a Neolithic axe head, Roman pottery and the Great<br />

Seal of Bishop’s Stortford Town, find out how the<br />

town got its name and much, much more.<br />

Have you ever wondered who designed some of<br />

Bishop’s Stortford’s most interesting 19th century<br />

buildings? If so, this walk will provide an insight<br />

into who was operating in the town and their<br />

legacy.<br />

Join us for the Ghost walk and explore the haunted<br />

spots of Bishop’s Stortford that will capture your<br />

imagination, motivate the mind and perhaps send<br />

a little shiver down your spine!<br />

Join us and learn about some well-known sites in<br />

Bishop’s Stortford and their incredible links to life<br />

in the town during World War Two.<br />

Meeting point: in front of the Dog’s Head pub at<br />

the Market Square.<br />

Meeting in front of St. Michael’s Church.<br />

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Kid’s Activities<br />

Coming Soon<br />

<strong>Autumn</strong> <strong>2023</strong> museum trail<br />

Free museum trail from 1 st October<br />

Scarecrows<br />

Tue 24 th , Wed 25 th & Thu 26 th Oct<br />

£1 per child – pay on the day<br />

Half<br />

Term!<br />

The Adult Panto: Beauty & The<br />

Big Beast<br />

Thu 4 th Jan | 7.30pm<br />

£23 | Concs: £21 | 16+ only<br />

The George Harrison Project<br />

Sat 17 th Feb | 7:30pm<br />

£24<br />

We are celebrating World Apple Day in October.<br />

Can you find the apples hiding in the museum and<br />

the objects whose first letters spell APPLE?<br />

Celebrate harvest by making our jolly scarecrow.<br />

When he waves his arm the bird on his hat moves.<br />

Drop in between 10am and 2pm<br />

No need to book tickets<br />

Celebrating 20 years on the road, the Market<br />

Theatre Company are here to corrupt another<br />

classic fairy tale beyond recognition. Can the<br />

fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all<br />

together and pull off their very own adult version<br />

of Beauty and the Beast using a minimum of set<br />

props and costume? Get ready for another evening<br />

of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun bawdy innuendo!<br />

Here comes the perfect tribute to a Beatles<br />

legend! Enjoy the UK’s leading live music tribute<br />

to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits<br />

from The Beatles, his solo career and The Traveling<br />

Wilburys.<br />

My Sweet Lord, Here Comes The Sun, Something,<br />

All Things Must Pass, Handle With Care, What Is<br />

Life, and many more!<br />

Storytime<br />

Tue 5 th Sep, Tue 3 rd Oct, Tue 7 th Nov,<br />

Tue 5 th Dec | 10.30am | Free<br />

Storytime - It’s now a Tuesday!<br />

Join us for storytime at the museum. Enjoy a story<br />

and some colouring.<br />

Tue 5 th Sep: Where is Binky Boo?<br />

Tue 3 rd Oct: Mrs Armitage loves her new car but<br />

does she really need a roof?<br />

Tue 7 th Nov: It’s the fox cubs first winter but he<br />

isn’t tired<br />

Tue 5 th Dec: What is William wishing for?<br />

Suitable for children aged 2.5 to 5.<br />

The Hound of the Baskervilles<br />

Starring Colin Baker (Dr Who), Terry Molloy (The<br />

Archers) & Dee Sadler (All Creatures Great & Small)<br />

Fri 22 nd Mar | 7.30pm<br />

£23 | £21 Conc.<br />

Presented by Crime And Comedy Theatre Company<br />

as a radio-play-live-on-stage - our setting is a radio<br />

studio, our actors ready as if for a radio broadcast,<br />

and our sound effects created live on stage, all<br />

combining to transport the audience from Baker<br />

Street to Dartmoor, as we bring to life this tale<br />

of murder, mystery and horror that’s surely the<br />

greatest detective story ever told!<br />

The Little Mermaid: An<br />

Underwater Musical Adventure<br />

Tue 2 nd Apr | 2pm<br />

£19.50 | £17.50 Conc. | £70 Family<br />

From the producers of Rapunzel, it’s time to make<br />

a splash and join Ariel, Ursula and a whole host of<br />

fabulous characters in this brand-new adaptation.<br />

Scott Ritchie Productions proudly presents this<br />

vibrant take on a classic and much-loved story,<br />

with an exciting opportunity to meet the characters<br />

after the show!<br />

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