South Mill Arts Autumn Brochure 2023
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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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