FILM - Number 8
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FILM - Number 8
Number 8 CINEMA - THEATRE - GALLERY Summer 2016 Box office: 01386 555488 | www.number8.org 8 High Street Pershore Worcestershire WR10 1BG Programme Addition NT Live: A View from the Bridge Following its smash-hit original broadcast, the Young Vic’s ‘magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold’ production returns to the screen due to audience demand. This stunning production of Miller’s tragic masterpiece won a trio of 2014 Olivier Awards including Best Revival, Best Actor for Mark Strong (The Imitation Game; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) and Best Director for Ivo van Hove. The great Arthur Miller confronts the American dream in this dark and passionate tale. In Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone (Mark Strong) welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. But when one of them falls for his beautiful niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price. Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret - one that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal. Tuesday 17 May - 4.30pm Tickets: £14, Students £10 2hrs 30mins, cert 12A Volunteers Needed Time to spare? Have you thought about volunteering? Number 8 relies on volunteers across all departments. If you would like to support us by helping out for a few hours a week just get in touch and find out how you can join our happy team. Whether you fancy selling tickets, serving refreshments or stewarding for films or shows - we need you! For further details contact Box Office on 01386 555488 or email [email protected] WELCOME Hoorah! Summer is on the way and there’s a vibrant programme of films, activities and events to keep you entertained. Event highlights this season include the RSC’s Hamlet via satellite with a brilliant performance from Paapa Essiedu in the title role, Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society’s dazzling production of the Cole Porter classic Anything Goes and Chandos Symphony Orchestra performing at Ciné Concert: The Battle of the Somme. There’s a great selection of films to come with the The Jungle Book (PG), the inspiring Florence Foster Jenkins (PG), Jane Austen adaptation Love & Friendship (U) and the moving Son of Saul (15). Plus there’s the opportunity to raise your voice and join in at the Calamity Jane Sing-a-Long (PG). Come along and join us to celebrate the start of the summer holidays at our screening of Disney’s Zootropolis with tickets just £2. The film fun continues throughout the summer with The Secret Life of Pets (cert tbc) the hotly anticipated The BFG 2D & 3D (cert tbc) and Ice Age: Collision Course (cert tbc). Enjoy the sunshine! For booking details, Box Office hours, a seating plan and access information see p.30 and 31. Events Film Family Friend’s Discount Gallery Crafts Courses Emma Bangham, Programme Manager Summer 2016 Booking: Friends - Fri 6 May; Public - Fri 13 May We would like to thank all our generous sponsors who have contributed to realising our dream. Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society We also acknowledge the kind support of many trusts, foundations, companies and individuals. 3 EVENTS www.number8.org Krazy Kat Theatre Company presents The Very Magic Flute Meet a lost Prince chased by a dragon, a mysterious Queen of the Night, a kidnapped Princess, a lonely Bird-Man, and don’t forget the magic flute and bells. Sounds like a recipe for a new Krazy Kat extravaganza, yet who can you trust, as things are seldom what they seem… Multi award-winning Artistic Director Kinny Gardner creates a whole new take on Mozart’s classic, with beautiful puppets, magical transformations, and fully integrated sign language. Showcasing Krazy Kat’s mastery of visual storytelling, and bristling with creativity and humour, this is an imaginative theatre show with big laughs! Suitable for ages 3-7 years and their families, and for both deaf and hearing audiences. Wednesday 1 June - 2.30pm Tickets: £7.50, 16 & under £6 50mins Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man Recorded at Sadler Wells Theatre, London in 2015 A sensational new ballet from the internationally acclaimed choreographer Matthew Bourne, The Car Man is loosely based on Bizet’s popular opera (Carmen) and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in classical music, brilliantly arranged by Terry Davies. The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy garage-diner in 60s America where the dreams and passions of a small town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into a spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge. Brilliant design, lighting and Bourne’s vivid storytelling combine to create a powerful vision of small-town America. Saturday 4 June - 7.00pm Tickets: £15, Students £10, 16 & under £10 1hr 38mins, cert 12A 4 EVENTS 01386 555488 Hamlet Recorded at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Young, wealthy, and living a hedonistic life studying abroad Hamlet has the world at his feet until the death of his father changes everything. Struggling to understand his place in a new world order he faces a stark choice: submit, or rage against the injustice of his new reality. Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in this RSC production of Shakespeare’s searing tragedy. As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world. “Simply a terrific Hamlet, a blazing new star standing at the heart of an intelligent and engrossing production.” The Times Thursday 9 June - 7.00pm Tickets: £15, Friends £14, Students £10, 16 & under £10 3hrs 30mins (inc interval) Pershore Operatic & Dramatic Society presents Anything Goes Music & lyrics by Cole Porter Original book by P. G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton PODS bring you Cole Porter's classic farce. The story revolves around romances, mistaken identities and celebrity chasing aboard the S.S. American on its voyage from New York to London. It is a funny, fast and furious feel-good show with glorious songs including, I Get a Kick out of You, You're the Top, Friendship, Easy to Love and the title song Anything Goes. PODS was founded in 1989 and is now in its 27th year of entertaining audiences with professional quality musical shows. Their latest production promises to be yet another roaring success! New book by Timothy Crouse, John Weidman, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Originally produced by Lincoln Centre Theatre, New York. By arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Limited Musicals of New York. Monday 13 - Saturday 18 June, 7.30pm Tickets: Mon £12, Tue - Thu £13, Fri & Sat eve £14 5 EVENTS www.number8.org Leonardo Da Vinci: The Genius in Milan In 2015 Milan paid tribute to Leonardo Da Vinci by holding an extraordinary exhibition at the Palazzo Reale. Leonardo Da Vinci: The Genius in Milan explores his work as never seen before, telling the story of the artist’s world and the treasures he left us. In this enthralling recording Pietro Marani, the curator of the exhibition, and some of the world’s leading experts on Leonardo tell a story that opens up new perspectives and reveals extraordinary facts about Leonardo Da Vinci the painter, sculptor, scientist, anatomist, botanist and architect. Thursday 23 June - 7.00pm Tickets: £12, Students £10, 16 & under £10 1hr 30mins Rotary Club of Pershore presents Golden Jubilee Concert An evening of classical chamber music with soloists from the English Symphony Orchestra to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Pershore. The programme will include works by Elgar, Debussy, Korngold and Gershwin performed by four outstanding musicians: Catherine Handley - flute, Hugh Webb - harp, Corinne Frost - cello and Stephen Warner - double bass and classical guitar. Join us prior to the concert for sparkling wine and canapes. This event is a Private Hire organised by Rotary Club of Pershore. All profits from the event will be donated to Acorns Children’s Hospice. Saturday 25 June - 7.30pm Tickets: £15 2hrs (inc interval) 6 EVENTS 01386 555488 National Theatre Live: The Audience (Encore) Winner of three Tony Awards® and two Olivier Awards, the National Theatre Live’s smash-hit broadcast of The Audience - featuring Helen Mirren in her award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II - returns in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday. For sixty years, The Queen has met with each of her Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting, known as The Audience. From the old warrior Winston Churchill, to the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and David Cameron, The Queen advises on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. This encore screening includes an exclusive Q&A with Helen Mirren and director Stephen Daldry. Tuesday 28 June - 7.00pm Tickets: £15, Students £10 3hrs (inc interval), cert 12A St Peter's & the Papal Basilicas of Rome This enthralling film brings to the big screen completely new footage of St Peter’s, St John Lateran, St Mary Major, St Paul Outside The Walls and the works of art enshrined within them. Antonio Paolucci, director of the Vatican Museums, Paolo Portoghesi, internationally renowned architect, Claudio Strinati, celebrated art historian, and Micol Forti, director of the Vatican Museums Collection of Contemporary Art, guide us through the story of the basilicas, their evolution over the centuries and their most famous works of art. Monday 4 July - 7.00pm Tickets: £12, Friends £11, Students £10 1hr 30mins 7 EVENTS www.number8.org Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo & Juliet Live from the Garrick Theatre, London The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live cinema season continues with a new vision of Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Branagh and his creative team present a modern and passionate version of the classic tragedy. A longstanding feud between Verona’s Montague and Capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict. Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of Cinderella, Kenneth Branagh directs Richard Madden and Lily James as Romeo and Juliet and Sir Derek Jacobi as Mercutio. They will be joined by Meera Syal as the Nurse. Thursday 7 July - 7.00pm Tickets: £15 2hrs 50mins Ciné Concert: The Battle of the Somme Conductor Michael Lloyd Chandos Symphony Orchestra The silent film The Battle of the Somme is a moving cinema documentary made in 1916, and seen in that year by around 20 million people. The film has now been restored and to mark this milestone the Imperial War Museum has commissioned a new work by Laura Rossi to accompany it. Chandos Symphony Orchestra has been chosen to give one of only 100 performances around the UK to mark the film’s 100th anniversary. Join us and guest VIPs for a screening of this remarkable film with live accompaniment from Chandos performing Rossi’s evocative score. This event is a Private Hire organised by Chandos Symphony Orchestra. Proceeds will support the Pershore and District Royal British Legion. Sunday 17 July - 6.00pm Tickets: £14, 16 & under £7 1hr 20mins, cert PG 8 01386 555488 André Rieu 2016 Maastricht Concert EVENTS Recorded in Vrijthof Square, Maastricht Known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu is one of the world’s most popular music artists. Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of the town square in André’s hometown, the spectacular annual Maastricht concert features the maestro in his element, along with his world-famous 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests. André promises, and delivers, an unforgettable musical experience full of humour, fun and emotion for all ages. CinemaLive’s presentation features host Charlotte Hawkins, who introduces the show and conducts an interview with André Rieu the moment he steps off stage, exclusively for cinema audiences. Saturday 23 July - 7.00pm; Sunday 24 July - 3.00pm Tickets: £18 3hrs (inc interval), cert 12A Globe on Screen: The Merchant of Venice Recorded at the Globe Theatre, London Jonathan Pryce, whose accolades include Game of Thrones, Wolf Hall and Pirates of the Caribbean, provides an enigmatic performance in this iconic battle between greed and love. Pryce’s Shylock is not only convincing in its duality but helps provide additional gravitas to Munby’s moving production. This tale of prejudice and destructive self-interest paired with Pryce’s memorable interpretation makes this production a must-see! Directed by Jonathan Munby and featuring Jonathan Pryce as Shylock, Daniel Lapaine as Bassanio, Rachel Pickup as Portia and Dominic Mafham as Antonio. “Jonathan Pryce is a Shylock of weight and complexity.” The Guardian Tuesday 23 August - 7.00pm Tickets: £12, Friends £11, Students £8 9 EVENTS www.number8.org Lakin McCarthy presents Joe Swift: A Man About the Garden Popular TV presenter Joe Swift digs deep to reveal his fascinating story from his rock ‘n’ roll youth to becoming one of the country’s top garden designers. Hear what really happens behind the scenes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners’ World and find out what it takes to get a Chelsea Show Gold Medal. Joe will share all this with you and answer questions about his life and career. Friday 23 September - 7.30pm Tickets: £16 2hrs (inc interval) Cymbeline Recorded at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Melly Still directs this RSC production of Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance. Queen Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided Britain. When Innogen, the only living heir, marries her sweetheart in secret, an enraged Cymbeline banishes him. Meanwhile, behind the throne, a power-hungry figure plots to seize power by murdering them both… Thursday 29 September - 7.00pm Tickets: £14, Students £10 3hrs 30mins (inc interval) Coming Soon RSC: King Lear - Saturday 15 October, 7.00pm. Branagh Theatre Live: The Entertainer - Thursday 27 October (on sale from 7 Jul for Friends of Number 8, on general sale 14 Jul). Bolshoi Ballet 2016/17 Season: Including The Golden Age, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, A Hero of our Time and more. Please contact us for details. Royal Opera House 2016/17 Season: The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and more. Please contact us for details. 10 01386 555488 FILM Film Ticket Prices Full Price £7.50 Concessions £7 Monday Morning Movies - with tea/coffee & biscuits! £6 Concessions £5 Matinees £6 Concessions £5; Family Films All tickets £5 Additional charge per ticket for 3D films: Full Price - £2, Senior Citizens & Students - £1.50, 16 & under - £1. No additional charges for Friends of Number 8. AD))) Audio Description available. (ST) Shown with subtitles for the hard of hearing. (AFS) Autism Friendly Screening. Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) The biggest, clumsiest kung fu master on screen is back! After reuniting with his long-lost father (Bryan Cranston), Po (Jack Black) must train a village of clumsy pandas to help him defeat a supernatural warrior who becomes stronger with each battle. Sat 28 May - 1.30pm; Tue 31 May - 11.00am; Thu 2 Jun - 1.30pm Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson & Alessandro Carloni, 1hr 35mins Money Monster (cert tbc) This taut thriller stars George Clooney as Lee Gates a TV host whose popular financial show has made him the wiz of Wall Street. After he hawks stock that crashes, an irate investor (Jack O’Connell) takes Gates, his crew, and producer (Julia Roberts) hostage live on air. Can they keep themselves alive and uncover the truth behind a tangle of big money lies… Sat 28 & Tue 31 May - 7.30pm Directed by Jodie Foster, 1hr 35mins Rams (15) A surprise box office hit and Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard winner, Rams is an engaging story of two Icelandic farmer brothers who come together after a 40 year feud in order to save the things they love the most - their sheep. Thu 2 Jun - 7.30pm; Wed 8 Jun - 1.30pm Directed by Grímur Hakonarson, 1hr 31mins, Icelandic with English subtitles 11 FILM The Jungle Book (PG) Jane’s Choice Rudyard Kipling's beloved story returns to the screen in magnificent style in this live action adventure. A thrilling story, plenty of exciting action, heartfelt emotion and outstanding visual effects make this film a delight for audiences of all ages. “A terrifically enjoyable piece of old-fashioned storytelling and a beautiful-looking film: spectacular, exciting, funny and fun.” The Guardian Fri 3 Jun - 1.30pm & 7.00pm; Sat 4 Jun - 1.30pm; Fri 29 Jul - 1.30pm Directed by Jon Favreau, 1hr 46mins, AD))) The Man Who Knew Infinity (12A) Based on the untold story of one of the greatest minds of his generation this drama charts the incredible life of Srinivasa Ramanujan (Dev Patel - Slumdog Millionaire). Ramanujan’s genius for mathematics takes him from the slums of India to Cambridge University during WWI. Spurred on by his mentor (Jeremy Irons) Ramanujan overcomes racism and the rigidity of academia to revolutionize the field with his startlingly original theorems which he attributes to divine inspiration. Mon 6 Jun - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 7 Jun - 7.30pm Directed by Matt Brown, 1hr 49mins, AD))) Florence Foster Jenkins (PG) Sheila’s Choice The inspirational true story of the New York heiress Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep) who obsessively pursued her dream to become a great singer despite having a voice that was hilariously awful. For years devoted husband St Clair Bayfield (Hugh Grant) protects Florence from the truth, but then she decides to book the Carnegie Hall for a public concert! A bubbly celebration of the human spirit, the power of music and the passion of amateurs everywhere. Mon 20 Jun - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tue 21 Jun 7.30pm; Thu 23 Jun - 1.30pm; Fri 24 Jun - 7.30pm Directed by Stephen Frears, 1hr 50mins, AD))) 12 www.number8.org 01386 555488 Despite the Falling Snow (12A) FILM A poignant romantic drama based on the critically acclaimed novel by writer and director Shamim Sari. In 1950s Moscow, communist Katya (Rebecca Ferguson) secretly spies for the Americans in the Cold War arms race. When she lands her biggest assignment, stealing secrets from rising politician Alexander (Sam Reid), the last thing she expects is to fall in love with him… Mon 27 Jun - 10.30am & 7.30pm Directed by Shamim Sarif, 1hr 31mins Golden Years (12A) Fate, the pensions crisis, and a steadfast refusal to accept the injustice of old age have contrived to force law abiding, retired couple, Arthur (Bernard Hill) and Martha (Virginia MacKenna) into a life of crime. Refusing to take the loss of their pensions lying down they decide to take back what was theirs in the first place. They decide to start robbing banks! Also starring Alun Armstrong, Simon Callow, Sue Johnston, Philip Davis and Una Stubbs. Sat 2 Jul - 7.30pm; Mon 4 Jul - 10.30am; Tue 5 Jul - 7.30pm Directed by John Miller, 1hr 36mins A Hologram for the King (12A) Cultures collide when an American businessman (Tom Hanks) is sent to Saudi Arabia to close what he hopes will be the deal of a lifetime. Baffled by local customs and stymied by an opaque bureaucracy, he eventually finds his footing with the help of a wise-cracking taxi driver (Alexander Black) and a beautiful Saudi doctor (Sarita Choudhury). Fri 8 Jul - 7.30pm; Wed 13 Jul - 7.30pm Directed by Tom Tykwer, 1hr 38mins 13 FILM Calamity Jane Sing-a-Long (U) Emma’s Choice The Deadwood Stage is rolling back into town - reissued in a new sing-a-long version! Starring Doris Day as the guntoting, whip-cracking, wild-west whirlwind who promises to save the reputation of the Deadwood City saloon by recruiting a beautiful singer all the way from the grand theatres of Chicago. Calamity Jane is a classic Golden Age musical with Oscar-winning musical numbers, glorious Technicolor scenery and costumes. Now with subtitles so you can sing-a-long! Sat 9 Jul - 7.30pm; Mon 11 Jul - 10.30am Directed by David Butler, 1hr 33mins Dheepan (15) After a civil war has ravaged Sri Lanka, Tamil freedom fighter Dheepan leaves his homeland. To increase his chance of gaining asylum in Paris he poses as husband and father to two other refugees. Arriving in France, the makeshift "family" establish a new life only to become once again embroiled in violence. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, Dheepan is both a tour-de-force thriller and a powerful depiction of the refugee experience. Thu 14 Jul - 7.30pm Directed by Jacques Audiard, 1hr 55mins French & Tamil with English subtitles Race (PG) The incredible true story of Jesse Owens (Stephan James), the legendary athletics superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy. Race is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, and friendship, and an inspiring drama about one man's fight to become an Olympic legend. Sat 16 & Mon 18 Jul - 7.30pm Directed by Stephen Hopkins, 2hrs 15mins 14 www.number8.org 01386 555488 Love & Friendship (U) FILM A fresh and elegant adaptation of the Jane Austen’s novella Lady Susan. Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon (Kate Beckinsale) takes up temporary residence at her inlaws' estate and, while there, is determined to find a husband for her daughter Frederica - and for herself! In doing so she attracts the simultaneous attentions of the young, handsome Reginald DeCourcy, the rich and silly Sir James Martin and the divinely handsome, but married, Lord Manwaring. Fri 22 Jul - 7.30pm; Mon 25 Jul 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 26 Jul - 7.30pm Directed by Whit Stillman, 1hr 33mins Zootropolis (PG) In Zootropolis, the mammal metropolis, you can be anything no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew but Officer Judy Hopps discovers that being the first bunny in a police force of big, tough animals isn’t easy. Determined to prove herself Judy partners with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox to solve a mystery! Join us on Tue 26 Jul to celebrate the start of the summer holidays with tickets for just £2! Tue 26 Jul & Fri 5 Aug - 1.30pm Directed by Byron Howard & Rich Moore, 1hr 48mins, AD))) Mustang (15) Set in a remote Turkish village, Mustang follows the challenges of five spirited teenage sisters growing up in a conservative society. Splashing about on the beach with male classmates, their ‘inappropriate’ behaviour is reported back to their parents who impose strict rules dictating the girls’ conduct. As the eldest sisters are married off, the fierce love between the younger ones empowers them to chase a future where they can determine their own lives. Thu 28 Jul - 7.30pm Directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven, 1hr 37mins, Turkish with English subtitles The Jungle Book (PG): Fri 29 Jul - 1.30pm (for details see p.12) 15 FILM Our Kind of Traitor (15) While on holiday in Marrakech an ordinary English couple (Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris) befriend a charismatic stranger (Stellan Skarsgård) who unbeknownst to them is a money launderer for the Russian mafia. When he asks for their help to deliver classified information to the British Secret Services, they are propelled into the dangerous world of international espionage. Along the way they encounter Damien Lewis as a ruthless and determined MI6 agent. Fri 29 & Sat 30 Jul - 7.30pm Directed by Susanna White, 1hr 48mins Where to Invade Next (cert tbc) The creator of Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine is back with this hilarious and eye-opening call to arms. An expansive, rib-tickling, and subversive comedy in which Moore, playing the role of ‘invader’, visits a host of nations to learn how the U.S. could improve its own prospects. It turns out that the solutions to America's most entrenched problems already existed in the world - they're just waiting to be co-opted. Thu 4 Aug - 7.30pm Directed by Michael Moore, running time tbc Alice Through the Looking Glass (cert tbc) A spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll's beloved stories and reuniting the all-star cast from Disney’s Alice In Wonderland, including Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and Helena Bonham Carter and the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall. Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and encounters old friends and enemies - as she travels back in time in a perilous race to save the Mad Hatter. Fri 5 Aug - 7.00pm; Sat 6 Aug - 5.00pm; Tue 9 Aug - 11.00am Directed by James Bobin, running time tbc 16 www.number8.org 01386 555488 Learning to Drive (cert tbc) FILM A feel-good comedy drama about a mismatched pair who help each other overcome life’s road blocks. Wendy (Patricia Clarkson) is a fiery Manhattan author whose husband has left her for a younger woman; Darwan (Ben Kingsley) is a softspoken taxi driver from India on the verge of an arranged marriage. When Wendy hires Darwan to teach her to drive, her unravelling life and his calm restraint seem like an awkward fit, but their unlikely friendship awakens them to the joy, humour, and love in starting life anew. Mon 8 Aug - 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST); Tues 9 Aug - 7.30pm Directed by Isabel Coixet, running time tbc, AD))) The Secret Life of Pets (cert tbc) A fun-filled animated comedy about the lives pets lead when their owners leave the building! Max's life is turned upside down when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. When this reluctant canine duo find themselves out on the mean streets of New York, they have to set aside their differences and unite against a bunny named Snowball who is building an army of Ex-Pets to carry out an evil plan. Thu 11 Aug - 11.00am; Fri 12 Aug - 1.30pm; Tue 16 Aug - 11.00am Directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, running time tbc, AD))) Son of Saul (15) In this searing drama, a concentration camp inmate tasked with burning the dead discovers the body of his young son and must choose between participating in the clandestine uprising being planned among the prisoners, or securing a proper Jewish burial for his child. “By any standards, this would be an outstanding film, but for a debut it is remarkable.” The Guardian Thu 11 Aug - 7.30pm Directed by Laszlo Nemes, 1hr 47mins German, Hungarian, Polish & Yiddish with English subtitles 17 FILM Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (cert tbc) Edina (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley) are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life, shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's hot-spots. Blamed for a major incident at a fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the highlife forever more! Fri 12 & Sat 13 Aug - 7.30pm Directed by Mandie Fletcher, running time tbc Me Before You (12A) Jan’s Choice Adapted from Jojo Moyes’ best-seller this drama tells the story of Lou (Emilia Clarke), a quirky and creative young woman, whose cheerful attitude is put to the test when she becomes a caregiver for Will (Sam Claflin), a wealthy young banker left paralyzed from an accident. Embarking on a series of adventures, their lives and hearts change in ways neither one could have imagined. Mon 15 Aug - 10.30am & 7.30pm; Tue 16 Aug - 7.30pm Directed by Thea Sharrock, 1hr 50mins Embrace of the Serpent (cert tbc) This spellbinding historical drama tells the epic story of the encounter, apparent betrayal and finally life-affirming friendship between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman and two scientists who, over the course of 40 years, travel through the Amazon in search of a sacred plant that can heal them. Inspired by the journals of the first explorers of the Colombian Amazon, Theodor Koch-Grunberg and Richard Evans Schultes. Thu 18 Aug - 7.30pm Directed by Ciro Guerra, running time tbc, Spanish, Catalan & Cahuna with English subtitles 18 www.number8.org 01386 555488 The BFG 2D & 3D (cert tbc) Vega’s Choice FILM The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers - Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg - unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic The BFG to life. Starring Mark Rylance as the BFG. Fri 19 Aug - 1.30pm & 7.00pm; Sat 20 Aug - 5.00pm & (3D) 7.30pm; Mon 22 Aug - 1.30pm; Tue 23 Aug - 11.00am; Wed 24 Aug - 1.30pm (AFS); Thu 25 Aug - 5.00pm Directed by Steven Spielberg, running time tbc The Legend of Tarzan (cert tbc) Allan’s Choice Alexander Skarsgård stars as the legendary character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs in this spectacular adventure. It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as Lord Greystoke. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly game of greed and revenge. Fri 26 Aug - 7.30pm; Sat 27 Aug - 1.30pm; Tue 30 Aug 7.30pm Directed by David Yates, running time tbc Star Trek Beyond (cert tbc) In this highly anticipated next instalment in the popular Star Trek franchise, the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Idris Elba and Simon Pegg. Sat 27 Aug - 7.30pm Directed by Justin Lin, running time tbc Ice Age: Collision Course (cert tbc) Your favourite characters are back in this animated comedy. Scrat's epic pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him into the universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age World. Tue 30 Aug - 1.30pm; Wed 31 Aug - 11.00am Directed by Mike Thurmeier and Galen T. Chu, 1hr 40mins 19 COURSES Plum Lines Poetry Workshop Come along and try your hand at poetry writing in this workshop led by Gloucestershire Poet Laureate Brenda Read-Brown. During the session you will create a short poem, no more than 100 words, about one of your female relatives during World War One. You don’t need to have written poetry before. All we ask is that before the workshop you do a little bit of research into your own family history. Contact us now for further details. This workshop is part of the National Trust at Croome’s Plum Lines Project, funded by Trust New Art. Saturday 21 May, 10.00am - 1.00pm Cost: free Story Jams Family Workshop & Live Event Enjoy a fun, interactive story telling workshop as a family, learning how to find and tell a true story. For ages 8+. Following the workshop up to five people will perform their stories in a live Story Jams event in the bar. Other workshop participants, friends, family members and the general public can come along to enjoy the fruits of storytelling. The live event will be compered by the newly appointed Worcestershire Poet Laureate. For more info: www.facebook.com/rhubarbcreatives Saturday 11 June: Workshop 2.30pm - 4.00pm; Event 4.30pm - 6.00pm Cost: Workshop & Event £15 (2 adults & 2 children), individuals £5; Event only £3 This is a Private Hire by Rhubarb Rhubarb. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Also supported by the Worcestershire Arts Partnership. 20 www.number8.org 01386 555488 Olympics Play in a Day COURSES On your marks, get set, go! Join Youth Theatre leader Jenny Northam for a super sporty Olympics inspired drama workshop where you will write, rehearse and perform a drama all in one day. Through games and activities, this workshop will develop stagecraft and acting techniques, culminating in a performance on stage for friends and family. If you want to have fun and act on stage, this is for you! Suitable for age 8 - 18. Wednesday 27 July, 10.00am - 4.00pm (3.30pm perf) Cost: £18 Chance to Dance - Carnival Summer School With the Rio 2016 Olympics this summer it’s all about carnival! Led by Aime Morgan this fun contemporary dance workshop for the over 55s is a great opportunity to improve your flexibility and co-ordination and learn a fantastic dance routine. No previous experience is necessary but before booking please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding your fitness to participate. Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 August, 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: £18 Arts & Leisure Courses There are a variety of creative courses and groups at Number 8 that are organised by community hirers including dance, exercise, art and writing classes, a youth operatic and dramatic group and community choir. Please see p.29 or our website www.number8.org for details. If you are looking for a venue to hold classes we have rooms available to hire at very reasonable rates. To find out more contact [email protected] or call 01386 561906. 21 GALLERY Hayley Reynolds - ‘Celebration of the Arts’ This vibrant exhibition by artist Hayley Reynolds promises to be an explosion of colour and texture. Hayley captures local views using a mixture of media including Venetian plaster and acrylic. The exhibition showcases the artist’s versatility as it includes work in a variety of media and styles. Thursday 26 May - Wednesday 15 June Patrick Dunn - ‘Abstract Designs’ This series of work is an adventure into experimental shape and colour. Though imaginatively developed, the scenes are initially taken from life with subject matter including interiors and landscapes. The chosen media are gouache and acrylic, ideal for the ‘edginess’ of such work. Thursday 16 June - Wednesday 6 July Janet James - ‘Reflection’ An exhibition celebrating the beauty of our lakes, rivers and countryside as the artist conveys her emotional response to landscapes within her paintings. The work stretches the breadth of the United Kingdom, from the Cornish coastline to the wild and remote islands of Scotland. Thursday 7 - Saturday 30 July Lloyd Canning - ‘Changing Perceptions’ Drawing influence from his own experiences, self-taught artist Lloyd Canning explores the possibility of extra-terrestrial life in his out-of-this world collection of acrylics. Lloyd has been painting since the age of three and has had commissions for book and album covers from all across the globe. Friday 5 - Wednesday 24 August John Milsom - ‘Land, Sea & Air’ Local artist John Milsom’s paintings and drawings reflect his interest in landscapes which he captures in a variety of mediums. John is a member of the Guild of Aviation Artists and has also included a selection of naval aircraft studies in the exhibition. Thursday 25 August - Wednesday 14 September 22 www.number8.org 01386 555488 Claudia Wiegand - ‘Pershore in Glass’ CRAFT A new and unique collection of decorative and functional glassware which takes influence from the hidden treasures of Pershore. The artist has explored a variety of kiln forming techniques such as casting, powder and screen printing, metal inclusions, hand painting and photographic transfers to capture the iconic imagery of our town within layers of glass. www.claudiawiegand.co.uk Thursday 12 May - Wednesday 22 June Philippa Day - ‘Wearable Works of Art’ Philippa creates unique collections of bags and purses using a textural, colour-rich palette of silks, fine leather, vintage buttons, fancy ribbons, rich velvets and tweeds. She has built her reputation around high-quality design, detailing and finishing, and combines colour and texture in her textiles treats which delight both the eye and soul! Thursday 23 June – Saturday 30 July Hazel Morris & Karen Lilley - ‘Reflections’ Jeweller Hazel Morris and Glass Maker Karen Lilley embrace the challenge of working with reflective materials whilst also maintaining smooth, sharp lines. Their collections incorporate layers, textures and colours. Whilst Hazel draws inspiration from Anglo-Saxon designs, Karen is influenced by age old glassworking traditions such as trailing and feathering. All pieces are one-offs and both artists work to commission. Friday 5 August - Wednesday 14 September Call for Exhibitors Are you an artist or photographer interested in exhibiting your work at Number 8 in 2017? Exhibitions are held in our busy coffee bar/gallery area which has a footfall of over 1,000 people a week. If you would like to exhibit and sell your work please get in touch. For further details see the Downloads section of our website www.number8.org or email [email protected] 23 Free Activities Number 8 Readers’ Group Are you a keen reader? Fancy sharing your enthusiasm? The Number 8 Reading Group is inviting new members to join them at their friendly and informal meetings. Members discuss the month’s chosen title, share their views and hear about books that other people have enjoyed. The group will be discussing The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman in June so contact us now if you would like to come along. Upstairs Bar: First Tue of each month, 7.45pm Sit & Stitch Come along and join us at these informal afternoon gatherings for sewing, knitting and other crafty enthusiasts. You can sit and stitch sharing yarns (both kinds!) and sewing tips. Bring your needles and have a natter with a cuppa and slice of cake. Upstairs Bar: Thu 2 Jun, 2.00pm - 4.00pm Table Top Sales There’s bric-a-brac, books, jewellery, clothing. Come along and pick up a bargain at our table top sales. Alternatively if you’re more interested in selling than buying then contact us now to book a stall. Admission Free. Courtyard Room: Sat 28 May & Sat 27 Aug, 11.00am - 2.00pm For further details contact Box Office on 01386 555488 or email [email protected] Birthday Party Hire Looking for a celebration with a difference? Number 8 can make your special occasion outstanding. Whether you would like a private screening of your favourite film, tickets to a film or event in our programme or space for socialising or dancing we can offer a party package to suit you! For details contact Emma on 01386 561906 / [email protected] 24 ARTS & LEISURE DAY Monday TIME ACTIVITY CONTACT 10.15am - 11.15am KFA Dance Exercise Gill O'Donoghue 01386 854830 7.15pm - 9.00pm Move On Up Community Choir Liz Hooper 01905 620827 11.30am - 12.30pm Tuesday Nick Dawe 07901 119279 11.30am - 12.30pm Chance to Dance Emma Bangham 01386 561906 7.30pm - 10.00pm Symphony Dance PODS Emma Bangham Mrs Freeman Mary Pawsey 01386 561906 01386 750717 01386 552428 Mixed Ability Yoga Pam Griffiths 07929 873066 4.45pm - 6.15pm Junior Youth Theatre Harriet Wilson 01386 555028 5.15pm - 7.15pm 6.30pm - 8.00pm 7.30pm - 10.00pm Mixed Ability Yoga PODYS Senior Youth Theatre PODS Pam Griffiths Karen Sagar Harriet Wilson Mary Pawsey 07929 873066 01386 750401 01386 555028 01386 552428 9.15am - 10.15am Chance to Dance Emma Bangham 01386 561906 7.00pm - 8.45pm Symphony Dance (Adult) Mrs Freeman 01386 750717 10.30am - 11.30am Chance to Dance Emma Bangham 01386 561906 9.30am - 10.30am Chance to Dance Emma Bangham 01386 561906 6.00pm - 7.00pm Bellysimmo Belly Dance Elizabeth Smith 07866 800623 10.00am - 12.00pm Saturday Chance to Dance 9.30am - 11.00am 11.30am - 1.00pm Friday 01905 350642 Watercolour & Acrylics 4.00pm - 7.15pm Thursday Rosemary Clarke 10.00am - 12.00pm 10.15am - 11.15am Wednesday Pilates 7.00pm - 8.00pm 9.00am - 12.30pm ROOM HIRE Creative Writing Bellysimmo Hip Fit Symphony Dance Sue Johnson Elizabeth Smith Mrs Freeman 01386 446477 07866 800623 01386 750717 Further details about arts and leisure classes or activities can be found on the Regular Hirers page of our website at http://www.number8.org/about-us/community-activities/regular-hirers/. Number 8 has a variety of spaces for hire including our 250 seat auditorium, studio space and meeting room. If you are interested in running classes or workshops at Number 8 and would like more information about room hire please email [email protected] or call 01386 561906. 25 INFORMATION Become a Volunteer Number 8 exists thanks to the time, dedication and commitment of many volunteers working in a variety of roles across the organisation. If you would like to find out more about volunteering opportunities please contact 01386 555028 / [email protected] Friends of Number 8 Being a friend... is to be part of Pershore’s arts centre. Friends subscriptions are an important source of income for Number 8 (a registered charity). The support of Friends plays a vital role in the continuing development and success of Number 8 and helps ensure our long-term viability. Benefits include: • Season brochures delivered to your home in advance of public release • A week’s priority booking at the start of each season • Discounts for selected shows • No additional charge for 3D screenings • Friends’ Newsletter four times a year • Exclusive ‘Friends’ Only’ events • Opportunity to vote for and attend ‘Friends’ Choice’ free film screening Individual Membership £15 / Two people residing at the same address £22.50 To become a Friend of Number 8 ring 01386 555488 or email [email protected] Gift Vouchers Treat someone with a Number 8 gift voucher. Vouchers are available from Box Office in a denomination of your choice and can be used toward payment for any Number 8 film screening or event. The ideal gift anytime of the year! Access The ground floor is fully accessible with the first row of the auditorium reserved for wheelchair users and disabled patrons. Please advise Box Office if you require additional assistance. The Auditorium is equipped with an infra-red hearing system for films and selected screenings are shown with subtitles for those with hearing loss. These screenings are indicated by (ST) after the film time. For films where it is available we offer audio description AD))) for customers with sight problems. CEA Companion Card holders can obtain a FREE ticket for a person accompanying them to film screenings and events via satellite. There is no parking within the building for mobility scooters during shows. Rain covers are available on request for scooters parked outside. 26 HOW TO BOOK Box Office: 01386 555488 Open Mon - Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm and from 6.00pm on performance evenings. Bookings can be made in person or over the telephone by debit/credit card. Number 8, High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG Pershore on the High Street just opposite The Angel Inn. Number 8 is situated in the centre of Book online at www.number8.org Online transactions incur a minimal booking fee. P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 O8 O9 O10 O11 O12 O13 O14 O15 O16 N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 N13 N14 N15 N16 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 M13 M14 M15 M16 L1 K1 J1 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 K2 J2 L3 K3 J3 L4 K4 J4 L5 K5 J5 L6 K6 J6 L7 K7 J7 L8 K8 J8 K9 K10 K11 K12 K13 K14 K15 K16 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12 G13 G14 G15 G16 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 F1 D1 C1 A1 F2 D2 C2 B2 A2 F3 D3 C3 B3 A3 F4 D4 C4 B4 A4 F5 D5 C5 B5 A5 F6 D6 C6 B6 A6 F7 D7 C7 B7 A7 F8 D8 C8 B8 A8 With the exemption of group bookings we do not take reservations. School/Group Bookings Discounts are available for group bookings. For every ten tickets you book the eleventh is FREE. To claim this discount please contact Box Office. Advance booking recommended. If you would like to reserve seats for a group please contact 01386 555028 / [email protected] Refunds L9 L10 L11 L12 L13 L14 L15 L16 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 H10 H11 H12 H13 H14 H15 H16 B1 Reservations L2 We regret we are unable to give refunds or exchange tickets unless the event is cancelled. F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 D16 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 S10 S9 S8 S7 S6 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 General Concessions Concessions are available, where specified, for children age 16 and under, children under 3, senior citizens, full time students and CEA Card holders. Proof of eligibility is required. Admissions For live performances and events via satellite latecomers will not be permitted until a convenient break in the performance. We always recommend that children are accompanied by an adult (age 18+) at screenings and events. However, we will admit children age twelve and over unaccompanied. All printed information is accurate at the time of print. Number 8 reserves the right to make changes or alterations to the programme at any time. 27 DIARY Jun Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Thu 9 www.number8.org 01386 555488 Tue 26 Krazy Kat: The Very Magic Flute 2.30pm Rams (15) 7.30pm Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) The Jungle Book (PG) The Jungle Book (PG) 1.30pm 1.30pm & 7.00pm 1.30pm Via Satellite: Matthew Bourne's The Car Man7.00pm The Man Who Knew Infinity (12A) 10.30am & 7.30pm Rams (15) 1.30pm The Man Who Knew Infinity (12A) Fri 29 Sat 30 Aug Thu 4 1.30pm Mustang (15) 7.30pm 7.30pm The Jungle Book (PG) 1.30pm Our Kind of Traitor (15) 7.30pm Our Kind of Traitor (15) 7.30pm Mon 1 to Thu 4 Aug eve - Venue Closed Where to Invade Next (cert tbc) 7.00pm Fri 5 4.30pm Sat 6 to Sat 18 PODS: Anything Goes 7.30pm Tue 9 Tue 21 7.30pm Thu 11 7.00pm Fri 12 7.30pm Sat 13 7.00pm Tue 16 The Secret Life of Pets (cert tbc) Thu 18 Embrace of the Serpent (cert tbc) Fri 10 Sat 11 Mon 13 Via Satellite: RSC Hamlet 7.30pm Thu 28 Zootropolis (PG) Love & Friendship (U) Number 8 Quiz Story Jams Mon 20 Florence Foster Jenkins (PG) Thu 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 Florence Foster Jenkins (PG) Florence Foster Jenkins (PG) Leonardo Da Vinci: The Genius in Milan Florence Foster Jenkins (PG) Golden Jubilee Concert Mon 27 Despite the Falling Snow (12A) Tue 28 Jul Sat 2 Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 NT Live: The Audience (Encore) 7.30pm 10.30am & 7.30pm St Peter's & The Papal Basilicas of Rome 7.00pm Golden Years (12A) Golden Years (12A) Voices & Visions Showcase Branagh Theatre: Romeo & Juliet A Hologram for the King (12A) Calamity Jane Sing-a-Long (U) Thu 14 Dheepan (15) Sun 17 Ciné Concert: The Battle of the Somme Race (PG) Mon 18 Race (PG) Thu 21 Via Satellite: Title to be confirmed Sat 23 André Rieu 2016 Maastricht Concert Sun 24 1.30pm 7.30pm Wed 13 A Hologram for the King (12A) Fri 22 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST) Golden Years (12A) Mon 11 Calamity Jane Sing-a-Long (U) Sat 16 7.00pm/7.30pm Love & Friendship (U) André Rieu 2016 Maastricht Concert Mon 25 Love & Friendship (U) 10.30am 7.30pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10.30am 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 6.00pm 7.30pm tbc 7.30pm 7.00pm 3.00pm 10.30am & 7.30pm Summer 2016 Booking: Friends - Fri 6 May; Public - Fri 13 May Autumn 2016 Booking: Friends - Fri 5 Aug; Public - Fri 12 Aug Mon 8 Zootropolis (PG) Sat 20 Alice Through the Looking Glass (cert tbc) 5.00pm Learning to Drive (cert tbc) 10.30am & 7.30pm (ST) Learning to Drive (cert tbc) 7.30pm Son of Saul (15) 7.30pm Alice Through the Looking Glass (cert tbc) 11.00am The Secret Life of Pets (cert tbc) The Secret Life of Pets (cert tbc) Absolutely Fabulous (cert tbc) Absolutely Fabulous (cert tbc) Me Before You (12A) The BFG, 2D (cert tbc) The BFG, 2D (cert tbc) Globe: The Merchant of Venice The BFG, 2D (cert tbc) Sat 27 The Legend of Tarzan (cert tbc) The Legend of Tarzan (cert tbc) Star Trek Beyond (cert tbc) Mon 29 Three Shires Craft Fayre Ice Age: Collision Course (cert tbc) The Legend of Tarzan (cert tbc) Wed 31 Ice Age: Collision Course (cert tbc) Sep Fri 23 Thu 29 Film Family Joe Swift: A Man About the Garden RSC: Cymbeline Events 7.30pm 7.30pm 10.30am & 7.30pm 11.00am 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm & 7.00pm 1.30pm The BFG, 2D (cert tbc) Thu 25 Tue 30 1.30pm 7.30pm Wed 24 The BFG, 2D (cert tbc) Fri 26 11.00am 5.00pm The BFG, 3D (cert tbc) Mon 22 The BFG, 2D (cert tbc) Tue 23 1.30pm Alice Through the Looking Glass (cert tbc) 7.00pm Mon 15 Me Before You (12A) Fri 19 7.30pm 11.00am 7.00pm 1.30pm (AFS) 5.00pm 7.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 10.00am - 4.00pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 11.00am 7.30pm 7.00pm (ST) Subtitles for the hard of hearing Friend’s Discount (AFS) Autism Friendly Screening