WHAT`S ON - Guildford Borough Council

WHAT’S ON
SUMMER PROGRAMME
MAY - AUG 2013
THEATRE COMEDY
MUSIC FILM CLASSES
WORKSHOPS CAFÉ
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WELCOME...
... to our new look brochure including all our summer
events at The Electric Theatre.
If you’re passionate about local theatre and the arts, want fun workshops and
classes, or maybe just want somewhere by the river to sit and have a coffee, you’ll
find it all at The Electric Theatre. Please pop in, get to know our staff, use our free
wifi and treat us like your home from home.
Our summer season promises to be very exciting, packed with a whole variety of
events. We’re particularly looking forward to a busy three weeks of children’s
theatre workshops where we cram in seven different courses suitable for a range
of ages. If your child is a budding theatre technician then why not try Electric
Works (p 12) or if performing is more their thing, then take a look at the Guildford
Summer Youth Projects (p 12 and 13).
Our programme of jazz music continues in partnership with Guildford Jazz. Look
out for the four fantastic Jazz Café events (p 5, 8 and 10), please book quickly as
these tend to sell out.
We have a wonderful selection of performances and concerts from members of the
Guildford Amateur Theatre Association. These include Pranksters Theatre Company
with Brassed Off (p 4), Merrow Dramatic Society with Family Circles (p 5),
Guildford School of Acting with two weeks of musicals (p 6), Godalming Operatic
Society (p 7) and Surrey Mozart Players (p 8). Our resident youth theatre, The
Man In The Moon also presents an exciting festival week of youth theatre
productions (p 10).
We hope to see you at the Theatre soon!
The Electric Theatre Team
GATA is an umbrella organisation with 23 societies and
groups including theatre and opera companies, singing and
youth groups, as well as dancers and film makers. The
Association works towards advancing public education in the
dramatic arts in and around Guildford and has been a major
ally of The Electric Theatre, having been instrumental in its
founding. Many of the groups perform at The Electric
Theatre year in, year out – why not drop in and see what
they’re up to, and maybe join in too? Keep an eye out for
auditions, or other ways of getting involved behind
the scenes.
Visit www.gata.org.uk for more information.
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The Electric CAFÉ BAR is a great place to meet friends,
have a break from Guildford town centre and relax by
the River Wey.
We serve tasty food for elevenses, lunches, afternoon teas and pre show dinners.
OPENING TIMES
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm (non performance days)
Food served from 12pm - 3pm and from 6pm on performance days.
Last food orders are 30 minutes before the show.
 Please check with the Box Office to confirm Sunday opening times.
 Table bookings are always advisable to avoid disappointment.
 Give us a call on 01483 444786 to make your reservation.
FAMILY FRIENDLY Our children’s menu has some yummy dishes, perfect for
smaller tummies. With additional activities like colouring in and children’s books,
our Café is a great place for families to unwind.
HIRING SPACE The Electric Theatre has a
number of spaces for hire including our
Auditorium, the Farley Room and Café Bar
with Riverside Terrace. In the heart of
Guildford and close to transport links, the
Theatre provides bright and contemporary
spaces ideal for parties, meetings, workshops
and performances. Our in house catering
team are able to provide tailor made menus
and refreshments to suit your event. For more
details please contact us on 01483 444787 or
email [email protected].
BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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PRANKSTERS THEATRE COMPANY
BRASSED OFF
By Paul Allen
Adapted for the stage from the film of the same name
starring Pete Postlethwaite, Brassed Off is brought to
The Electric Theatre by Pranksters Theatre Company,
with live music from The Friary Guildford Brass Band.
A humorous, yet poignant account of a Yorkshire
colliery community coming together to fight for their
lives, their jobs and, importantly, their beloved
brass band.
WED 1 - SAT 4 MAY
7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat
Tickets £12.50
Concessions and Friends of The Electric Theatre
£10.50
THE ACADEMY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
HIGHER DIPLOMA
SHOWCASE
Higher Diploma students from the Academy of
Contemporary Music will be stepping into the
spotlight and performing at their end of year
Showcase. Make sure you catch tomorrow's
professional musicians performing in this festival
of music.
(NB: These performances will feature strobe lighting.
This is a live music performance and earplugs will be
made available as required).
TUE 7 - FRI 10 MAY
Times and prices TBC
For more information please visit
www.acm.ac.uk
MONDAYS CAN WAIT!
Make your weekend feel much longer with a
Sunday night of great comedy here at
The Electric Theatre.
Headlining is comedy wonder boy Jonny Awsum.
Support from Chortle Comedy Newcomer Nat
Luurtsema, the hilarious John Pendal and West
Country wisecrackers Tom Glover and Toby Brown.
“Cooler than a hypothermic
Samuel L Jackson.”
About Jonny Awsum, The Daily Star
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
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SUN 12 MAY
7.45pm Tickets £8 On the door £9
Please note that acts may be subject to change.
MERROW DRAMATIC SOCIETY
FAMILY CIRCLES
By Alan Ayckbourn
“We all marry the wrong people” states Edward. Certainly
his daughters’ relationships give that impression.
But what of Edward’s marriage to Emma? Are they really
trying to kill each other as their daughters suspect?
This rarely performed Ayckbourn comedy is as hilarious,
intelligent and theatrically daring as any of his better
known works.
WED 15 - SAT 18 MAY
7.45pm
Tickets £11.50 Concessions and Friends of The Electric Theatre £10.50
SURREY ARTS
PLAY IN A WEEKEND
JAZZ CAFÉ
Trumpeter and flugelhorn player Martin Shaw is one
of the UK’s leading jazz musicians, as well as being
Professor of Trumpet at Birmingham Conservatoire.
He has worked with many leading jazz artists
including Cleo Laine, John Dankworth, Pete King,
Dick Morrissey and Tim Garland, as well as classical
ensembles and pop artists such as Sting, Jamiroquai,
Jools Holland and others.
With the Marianne Windham Trio.
WED 22 MAY
Live Jazz starts 7.30pm
Tickets £8 Tickets are limited so please book early
to avoid disappointment.
Food served from 6pm. Please call the Café Bar on
01483 444786 to make a reservation.
FOR PERFORMERS
A unique opportunity to rehearse and perform a new
comic play inspired by the Commedia dell' Arte style
of comic masks, improvisation, bold physicality and
slapstick comedy.
FOR TECHNICIANS
Interested in what goes on behind the scenes? Ever
wanted to operate a spotlight, make a prop, create a
soundscape or find out what a gobo is? Led by The
Electric Theatre’s own professional Technical Team
you will work together to learn about lighting, sound,
stage management and stage craft techniques.
SUN 19, FRI 24 & SAT 25 MAY
For Performers £55
For Technicians/Stage Managers £50
For booking please visit the Surrey Arts pages at
www.surreycc.gov.uk. For more information please
contact [email protected] or 01483 519284.
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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GUILDFORD SCHOOL OF ACTING
BERNARDA ALBA
Words and music by Michael John La Chiusa
Based on the play "The House of Bernarda Alba"
by Federico García Lorca
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with
JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of R&H Theatricals,
New York City.
GUILDFORD SCHOOL OF ACTING
SHE LOVES ME
Book by Joe Masteroff
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on a play by Miklos Laszlo
Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Originally produced on Broadway by Harold Prince in
association with Lawrence N. Kasha and Philip C. McKenna
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with
JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of Music Theatre
International of New York.
Director Luke Shepherd, Choreographer Ewan Jones
Georg and Amalia, two feuding clerks in a European
parfumerie during the 1930s, secretly find solace in
their anonymous romantic pen pals.
“Jerry Bock's delectably tuneful
score is a tribute to an era when it
was possible to be achingly
romantic and killingly funny in the
same number.” The Independent
THU 30 MAY - SAT 1 JUNE
7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat
Tickets £10 Concessions £9
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
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Following her husband’s funeral, matriarch Bernarda
Alba decrees her five daughters will enter a period of
eight years mourning. Only her eldest daughter,
already betrothed, will escape this fate. As jealousy
and suppressed sexuality rises, Bernarda’s
oppression of her daughters increases and more
than the girls’ liberty is in danger.
THU 6 - SAT 8 JUNE
7.30pm, 2.30pm Sat Mat
Tickets £10 Concessions £9
GUILDFORD YOUTH THEATRE
WEST SIDE STORY
Based on a concept by Jerome Robbins
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffiths and Harold Prince
by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited
on behalf of Music Theatre International New York
Following their 2012 sell out sensation, Les Misérables School Edition, Guildford Youth Theatre return to
present perhaps the greatest musical ever written. Featuring an exciting company of young actors, singers and
dancers who are passionate about performing and staging some of musical theatre’s finest shows each year.
Find out more at www.guildfordyouththeatre.co.uk.
THU 13 & FRI 14 JUNE
7pm
Tickets £10 Under 16s and Seniors £8
GODALMING OPERATIC SOCIETY
ANIMAL MAGIC AND THE ZOO
Enjoy a special evening with the talented members of Godalming Operatic
Society who present the rarely performed one act comic opera The Zoo by
Bolton Rowe and Sir Arthur Sullivan. The evening also includes some added
Animal Magic in a selection of songs about the animal world.
SAT 15 JUNE
8pm
Tickets £13 Under 16s £6.50
MONDAYS CAN WAIT!
Enjoy an evening of top class comedy in our Café
Bar. As always, there will be great comedians, drinks
promotions and our now legendary caption
competition. We recommend you book early!
SUN 16 JUNE
7.45pm
Tickets £8 On the door £9
Please note that acts may be subject to change.
Headlining tonight is star of TV and radio, including
BBC’s Extras and Radio 4’s Now Show, Mr Matt
Green. A regular performer in clubs up and down
the country, Matt has become a firm favourite at
The Electric Comedy Club and we’re thrilled to
welcome him back.
With support from David Whitney, Kim Hope, Glen
Lynch and Omar Hamdi.
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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JAZZ CAFÉ
The hard swinging, warm toned tenor sax and flute player Jo Fooks won ‘Young
Scottish Musician of the Year’ and went on to study at the Guildhall in London
and Berklee School of Music in Boston before being recruited by the late
Humphrey Lyttelton into his eight-piece band.
“I make no apology for singing her praises here. A brilliantly
inventive player and composer..." Humphrey Lyttelton
With renowned jazz drummer Buster Birch, guitarist Dominic Ashworth, and
Marianne Windham on double bass.
WED 19 JUNE
Live Jazz starts 7.30pm
Tickets £8 Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Food served from 6pm.
Please call the Café Bar on 01483 444786 to make a reservation.
BRIGHT CLUB GUILDFORD
SUMMER SPECIAL
Research is great! Okay, it can’t necessarily make it
sunny for your barbecue on Saturday, but it can be
the inspiration for a great evening’s entertainment.
Comedians and musicians share the stage with
scientists and other researchers in this shimmering
sunshine filled Summer Special.
Compered by the hilarious David Morgan, with music
from Guildford’s very own UkeJam!
Bright Club is the thinking person’s variety night.
Comedy. Science. Research. Music.
THU 27 JUNE
7.30pm
Tickets £8 Over 18s only
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
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SURREY MOZART
PLAYERS
The final concert of the Surrey Mozart Players’
season features Brahms’ wonderfully expressive
Violin Concerto played by the Russian born
virtuoso Alexander Sitkovetsky. Also on the
menu are Mozart’s overture from Don Giovanni
and Sibelius’ Fourth Symphony. The evening is
conducted by Music Director Kenneth Woods,
whose expert and witty introductions to the
works on the programme have been much
enjoyed by concert goers.
SAT 29 JUNE
7.30pm
Tickets £18 Under 16s £9 Groups of 10+ £9
THE ACADEMY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
DIPLOMA SHOWCASE
The ACM Diploma Showcase is running for the eighth successive year
and will provide you with the opportunity to marvel at the music
industry's stars of tomorrow. All ACM Diploma students will be
showcasing their talents under the discerning eyes of a range of industry
professionals. Definitely not to be missed!
(NB: These performances will feature strobe lighting. This is a live music
performance and earplugs will be made available as required).
MON 1 - FRI 5 JUL (Times and prices TBC )
For more information please visit www.acm.ac.uk
GUILDFORD THEATRE SCHOOL
HOLLYWOODLAND
For a third year running, the talented students from the Guildford
Theatre School return to The Electric Theatre with what is sure to be
yet another sell out sensation as they celebrate the silver screen
through singing, dance and drama. Find out more at
www.guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk.
SAT 6 JULY
7pm
Tickets £10 Under 16s and Seniors £8
ELECTRIC VOICES IN ASSOCIATION
WITH THE ELECTRIC THEATRE
MARTIN SIMPSON
Acclaimed by the Chicago Tribune as "the finest
finger-style acoustic guitarist on the planet", this will be
Martin's fifteenth appearance at the Theatre. Don't miss
the opportunity to enjoy "one of the best slide guitar
players of our time" (Guitar Player magazine) and discover
why, for Fingerstyle Guitar, he is "the reason why this
magazine exists."
SAT 13 JULY
8pm
In advance £15 On the day £17
Concessions £2 discount
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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SUMMER JAZZ SHOWCASE
Join us for a lazy summer afternoon of jazz out on our
Riverside Terrace, featuring the best young talent from the
local area. Enjoy a drink and some food by the river, sit back,
relax and listen to fine music from selected young
jazz performers.
SUN 14 JULY
Live Jazz from 2pm Tickets £5
There will be a Summer BBQ available on the day.
THE LOTTIE PROJECT
by Jacqueline Wilson, adapted by Vicky Ireland
Adapted from the best selling book by one of Britain's most
popular authors. Exciting, thought provoking and
tremendous fun, share Lottie's extraordinary adventures
both in real life and in her imaginary Victorian diary.
Suitable for School Years 3 and over.
WED 17 - FRI 19 JULY 5pm SAT 20 JULY 2pm
JAZZ CAFÉ
by Philip Ridley
Born into a musical family and gigging from an
early age, Gabriel Garrick has worked with
many well respected bands since graduating
from the Royal Academy of Music including
The John Dankworth Generation Band,
Michael Garrick Jazz Orchestra, Derek Nash’s
Sax Appeal, Gerard Presencer and many
others. He also leads various groups of his
own, and has just released two new albums Sunlight and Song for My Father.
FRI 19 JULY 8pm
SAT 20 JULY 8pm
With special guest Sam Walker on tenor sax,
and the Marianne Windham Trio.
Tickets £8 Concessions £6
TOTALLY OVER YOU
by Mark Ravenhill
THU 18 JULY 8pm
SAT 20 JULY 5pm
SPARKLESHARK
Two exciting and thought
provoking new plays for
young people, commissioned
by the National Theatre.
Suitable for School Years 6
and over.
Tickets £5 for either play
Or see both Totally Over You
and Sparkleshark for just £8
Visit the website for more details www.themaninthemoon.co.uk/mimfest
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
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SUN 11 AUGUST
Live Jazz starts 7.30pm
Tickets £8 Tickets are limited so please book
early to avoid disappointment.
Food served from 6pm. Please call the Café
Bar on 01483 444786 to make a reservation.
THE FIRST GRADER (12A)
Dir. Justin Chadwick - 2010 - UK/USA/Kenya - 1hr 43min
The true story of an 84 year old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter
who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he
could never afford. “A tearful, joyful, imperfect, yet nearly irresistible
ode to the human spirit.” Los Angeles Times
MON 29 JULY 7.30pm
AMOUR (12A)
Dir. Michael Haneke - 2012 - France/Germany/Austria - 2hr 7min
Georges and Anne are retired music teachers in their eighties. Their daughter, who
is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has a stroke and the
couple's bond of love is severely tested.
“In the history of movies about love, Amour shall last forever.”
TIME Magazine
TUE 30 JULY 7.30pm
WINNER FOREIGN
LANGUAGE OSCAR 2013
THE IMPOSTER (15)
Dir. Bart Layton - 2012 - UK - 1hr 39min
A fascinating and gripping documentary centered on a young Frenchman who claims
to a grieving Texas family that he is their 16 year old son who has been missing for
three years.
“When this film was over, I felt as if I had been holding my breath for 99
minutes. It is pure, delicious suspense.” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
WED 31 JULY 7.30pm
CENTRAL STATION (15)
Dir. Walter Salles - 1998 - Brazil/France - 1hr 53min
With a compelling lead performance from Fernanda Montenegro, Central Station
follows the emotive journey of a former school teacher, who write letters for
illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, in search for the
father he never knew.
“As beautiful as it is wrenching.” Los Angeles Times
THU 1 AUGUST 7.30pm
VERTIGO (PG)
Dir. Alfred Hitchcock - 1958 - USA - 2hr 8min
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange
activities of an old friend's much younger wife, all the while becoming dangerously
obsessed with her.
“Slow but totally compelling”  Time Out
SAT 3 AUGUST 7.30pm
Tickets £7 Concessions and Friends of The Electric Theatre £5.50
If watching 3 films or more £6.25 (£4.75) each If watching all 5 films £5.75 (£4.25) each
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
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Conceived and Developed by David De Silva
Book by José Fernandez
Lyrics by Jacques Levy
Music by Steve Margoshes
Title song "Fame" written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore
Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman
and Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson
Book adapted and additional lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music adapted and arranged by Bryan Louiselle
Do you have a passion for dance, drama or singing? If
you do, this is your chance to perform a classic musical
in a theatre under the guidance of a professional
production team, complete with set, costumes and
lights in just five days. Tread the boards at The Electric
Theatre, master the dance routines, perfect the
harmonies and learn the lines. A not to be missed
workshop for the musical theatre stars of tomorrow!
The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney
classic. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this
musical includes all your favourite Disney tunes like
The Bare Necessities and I Wanna Be Like You. With
colourful characters and toe tapping tunes Disney's
The Jungle Book Kids is the not to be missed event of
the summer holidays for children aged between 4
and 7 years.
MON 29 JULY - FRI 2 AUGUST
MON 29 JULY - FRI 2 AUGUST
10am - 5pm (Performance: Friday 2 August at 6pm)
For ages 8 - 16 years
Places cost £130 Siblings £110
9.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 5pm
Tickets for final performance included in cost.
(Performance: Friday 2 August at 12.30pm or 5pm)
For ages 4 - 7 years
Places cost £100 Siblings £80
Tickets for final performance included in cost.
ELECTRIC WORKS
Do you want a different kind of summer theatre workshop? Are you aged
between 14 and 18 years and interested in the technical side of theatre? Sign
up for this one week intensive training course which offers an amazing insight
into what goes on behind the scenes of many different types of productions.
You’ll pick up knowledge in lighting, sound, stage management, props
and flying.
You’ll be taught by real pros that work in the industry and have the
opportunity to meet other people of your age with the same interests.
MON 5 - SAT 10 AUGUST
Mon: 9.30am - 5pm Tue - Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat: 9.30am - 2pm
For ages 14 - 18 years Places cost £85
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
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TWO WEEK MUSICAL
THEATRE WORKSHOP
For the third year running, the Guildford Summer Youth
Project present a two week musical theatre workshop
working towards performances at The Electric Theatre.
Spend the first week learning the lines, perfecting the
dance routines and harmonies then move into the
Theatre for week two. The workshop finishes with a
fully staged production in front of a paying audience.
Feeling up to the challenge? Then don't miss this
essential workshop for all budding musical
theatre stars!
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
An amateur youth production by arrangement
with The Really Useful Group Ltd.
MON 5 - SAT 17 AUGUST
10am - 5pm
For ages 8 - 18 years
Places cost £230 Siblings £200
Performances: Fri 16 & Sat 17 Aug 7pm
Tickets £6
Music by Mack David and Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston
Lyrics by Mack David and Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston
Book adapted by Marcy Heisler,
Music adapted by Bryan Louiselle
Music arranged by Bryan Louiselle
The timeless fairy tale meets the magic of Disney in this adaptation of the treasured animated film. Poor
Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the
Royal Ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella goes
to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love! With colourful characters and beautiful tunes Disney's Cinderella
Kids is the not to be missed event of the summer holidays for children aged between 4 and 7 years.
MON 12 - FRI 16 AUGUST
9.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 5pm
(Performance: Friday 2 August at 12.30pm or 5pm)
For ages 4 - 7 years
Places cost £100 Siblings £80
Tickets for final performance included in cost.
All tickets subject to a booking fee.
BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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REGULAR CLASSES
EVERY TUESDAY 10am - 12pm
U3A BRIDGE CLUB
A course for complete beginners, those wanting a refresher, or to learn a bidding system (ACOL). Social
Bridge for those wanting to play Chicago or Rubber Bridge or needing to practice to improve their skills in
order to join the Duplicate Group or a local club. Visit www.guildfordu3a.org.uk for more details.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 2pm - 2.30pm (2.5 - 4yrs)
BUSY LIZZY: FUNTIME FRENCH
The French language is introduced through the use of stories, songs, games, puppets and play. Toddler
French Classes are educational and fun, designed to expose your child to French in a friendly and
interactive environment. Visit busylizzy.co.uk for more details.
EVERY WEDNESDAY 2.45pm - 3.15pm (2.5 - 4yrs)
BUSY LIZZY: HIP HOP TOTS
Hip Hop Tots introduces young children to the latest steps and movements in the Hip Hop dance craze.
Using the latest chart music, children are encouraged to introduce their own personal styles into the dance
class, while introducing children to floor work, rhythmical expression and style. No experience required.
Grab your shoes, lets dance! Visit busylizzy.co.uk for more details.
EVERY THURSDAY 2pm - 2.40pm (1 - 2.5yrs)
BUSY LIZZY: MINI DANCERS
These classes are active, energetic and a great way to bring out your child’s rhythm, co-ordination and selfconfidence. This active class for parent and tot improves communication and motor skills and further aids
bonding between child and adult. Classes include popular sing song, wiggle, dance, puppetry play, props
and parachute fun. Visit busylizzy.co.uk for more details.
EVERY SATURDAY during term time 11am (4 - 7yrs)
BOOGIE DANCE
Join Hannah from Boogie Pumps for a street dance class packed full of fun and cool moves. Dance like the
stars from your favourite television shows and films in this enjoyable class. Don't forget to dress in
comfortable clothes so that you can move easily. To find out more about Boogie Pumps' Saturday classes
visit their website www.boogiepumps.co.uk or email Hannah at [email protected]
EVERY SATURDAY during term time 11.45am (2.5 - 4yrs)
BABY BALLET
Boogie Pumps also run a Baby Ballet class. Using music and dance, this class gives little ones the chance to
experience the joy of ballet in a fun and friendly environment. To find out more about Boogie Pumps'
Saturday classes visit their website www.boogiepumps.co.uk or email Hannah at
[email protected]
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THE MAN IN THE MOON
WEEKLY DRAMA WORKSHOPS
With the emphasis on fun and performance, our after school drama
workshops are designed specifically to develop skills that will benefit
children for life. Activities include an exciting mix of; improvisation,
role play, drama games, movement and teamwork, fuelling the
imagination whilst working towards performance opportunities
with new friends. Above all, they're great fun.
All children need to bring with them is enthusiasm. It doesn't matter if they’ve never done any drama
before; we all have to start somewhere. We're so confident that you'll love how dramatically different
our workshops are that you can even try one out for free! Just let us know when you'd like to come.
DISCOVER WORKSHOPS
MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Children in School Years 1 to 4
5pm to 6.30pm
EXPLORE WORKSHOPS
MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Children in Schools Years 5 to 8
6.30pm to 8pm
10 week term
For the first child £85 For second and third siblings £70
Check out the website for more details www.themaninthemoon.co.uk or call on 01428 751656.
BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES
Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 5pm
(or until the start of the performance on performance nights).
Sunday opening times vary.
 IN PERSON Pop in and see us to book your tickets.
 BY TELEPHONE on 01483 444789 (option 1)
 ONLINE 24 HOURS A DAY at www.electrictheatre.co.uk.
There is an administration charge of 5% for this service.
 BY POST The Box Office, The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford,
Surrey, GU1 4SZ.
Please note there is a booking fee of 50p per ticket for all face to face,
telephone and postal bookings. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Delta,
Maestro, Electron and Solo cards. Please make cheques payable to G.B.C.
CONCESSIONS
One discount per ticket applies. Concession categories may include senior
citizens, students, under 16s, disabled patrons (carers come free), job
seekers, income support recipients and Friends of The Electric Theatre.
Appropriate ID required. Please check individual events for the
concessions offered.
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BECOME OUR FRIEND
The Friends of The Electric Theatre is a body of supporters who actively
help the work of this vibrant venue for community and professional
performing arts through membership and fund raising.
Join the Friends of The Electric Theatre and enjoy many benefits such as:
 Discounts on many productions.
 10% discount at The Electric Theatre Café Bar.
 Regular social events.
 Volunteering opportunities such as ushering, marketing and admin.
 Supporting The Electric Theatre.
And all for a donation of £12 a year or £20 for a couple
at the same address.
Join via our website at www.electrictheatre.co.uk
or contact the Box Office on 01483 444789.
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ACCESS
The Electric Theatre aims to be welcoming and accessible to all. There is
level or ramped access to the Auditorium, Café Bar area and toilets. The
Auditorium can accommodate up to eight wheelchairs and has a
Sennheiser Infrared sound enhancement system. Headsets can be
obtained from the Box Office.
We welcome assistance dogs and for all our events carers of disabled
patrons attend free. Parking is available for disabled patrons but
advanced booking is recommended.
Please let us know your requirements when booking and we will strive to
accommodate them.
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BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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PARKING
Parking at The Electric Theatre is strictly for disabled patrons. Bedford
Road Car Park is just a few minutes walk from the Theatre on Onslow
Street. Parking is £1.20 an hour during the day and £1 per evening visit
after 6pm. On Sundays parking is £1.50 per visit. For further information
and up to date charges visit Guildford Borough Council’s website at
www.guildford.gov.uk
TRAIN Guildford mainline Station is only a short walk from the Theatre.
BUS An extensive local bus service (including Park and Ride) is available
from the Friary Bus Station, again a short distance from the Theatre.
ON FOOT From the town centre, there is an underpass between New Look
and TK Maxx in Friary Street. Alternatively, if you are coming from
the Friary Shopping Centre, bus station or train station, there are
pedestrian crossings.
If you’re unsure of the best way to travel or where to
park, please give us a call on 01483 444789.
WHERE ARE WE?
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CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
AT A GLANCE
MAY
1-4
7 - 10
12
15 - 18
19
22
24 - 25
30 - 31
Brassed Off
ACM Higher Diploma Showcase
The Electric Comedy Club
Family Circles
Play in a Weekend
Jazz Café
Play in a Weekend
She Loves Me
THE 24HR MUSICAL
Join a sleep deprived cast who
have stayed awake and been
rehearsing a fully staged musical
in just 24 hours.
www.fastenyourseatbelts.co.uk
SAT 7 SEPTEMBER
JUNE
1
6-8
13 - 14
15
16
19
27
29
She Loves Me
Bernarda Alba
West Side Story
Animal Magic and The Zoo
The Electric Comedy Club
Jazz Café
Bright Club Guildford Summer Special
Surrey Mozart Players
FILM FESTIVAL
Two weeks of acclaimed
art house and world cinema.
MON 9 - SAT 21 SEPTEMBER
SURREY MOZART
PLAYERS
Another wonderful evening of
classical music with the Surrey
Mozart Players.
JULY
1-5
6
13
14
17 - 20
18
19
20
29 - 31
29
30
31
ACM Diploma Showcase
Hollywoodland
Martin Simpson
Summer Jazz Showcase
The Lottie Project
Totally Over You
Sparkleshark
Totally Over You
Sparkleshark
GSYP: Fame Jr.
GSYP: Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids
GSYP: Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids
Film: The First Grader
Film: Amour
Film: The Imposter
SAT 28 SEPTEMBER
THE ELECTRIC
COMEDY CLUB
Mondays can wait! Another
cracking line up for our
September comedy night.
SUN 29 SEPTEMBER
AUGUST
1
1-2
3
5 - 10
5 - 17
11
12 - 16
Film: Central Station
GSYP: Fame Jr.
GSYP: Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids
GSYP: Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids
Film: Vertigo
Electric Works
GSYP: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Jazz Café
GSYP: Disney’s Cinderella Kids
GSYP: Disney’s Cinderella Kids
BOX OFFICE: 01483 444789
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
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@ElectricTheatre
THE ELECTRIC THEATRE, Onslow Street
Guildford, GU1 4SZ
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[email protected]
www.electrictheatre.co.uk
01483 444789
Photography: Members of the Guildford Photographic
Society - Tony Charters, Andy Friend-Smith, Peter Merry
and Joseph Chan.
Print: Crown Litho
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