Tameside’sStage&Screen

Film Project

2013

A Borough wide Arts & Cultural Project supported by Tameside Council

Arts & Events Team

WelcomeTameside Council’s Arts & Events Team are delighted to be welcoming you to the Borough’s 2013 Arts & Cultural Stage & Screen Film Project.

Following on from the success of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad Project we have been able to secure funding to deliver a programme of Arts & Culture which enables us to bring together, community arts groups, visiting companies, new initiatives and young peoples projects in a Tameside wide celebration.

Please take a few minutes to look at the events and productions on offer over the coming months and take this opportunity to either try something new or visit a venue in the Borough for the very first time.

With a unique offering of amateur & professional productions, films, concerts and childrens events there is truly something for everyone.

Tameside Council Arts and Events Team

For more detailed information visit:www.tameside.gov.uk/filmproject

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Thursday 1 August

Hyde - am

Mossley Park - pm

For more information:www.tameside.gov.uk/events

or call 0161 342 4144

Outdoor Summer

Thursday 8 AugustBroadbottom - amDukinfield - pm

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Locations Hyde Park - adjacent to Bayley Hall

Mossley Park - Mossley Open Air Theatre Broadbottom - Lymefield Visitors Centre

Dukinfield Park - adjacent to the Play Area Cheetham Park, Stalybridge

Ryecroft Hall Park, Audenshaw Victoria Park, Denton

King George V Playing Fields, Ashton

These are outdoor venues, don’t forget your picnic blanket!

Thursday 15 AugustStalybridge - amAudenshaw - pm

Thursday 22 August

Denton - am

Ashton - pm

These events form part of the Tameside 2013 Stage and Screen Film Project and will have a film workshop from 10am - 11am on at morning performances and a film workshop from 4pm - 5pm following the afternoon performances.All workshops and performances are free of charge.

Morning performances will be at 11am and afternoon performances at 2.30pm

Tameside Arts & Events Team in partnership with Pendle Productions present

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nestat Hyde Festival Theatre 20th – 23rd February 7.45pmMcMurphy has a criminal past and has once again gotten himself into trouble with the law. To escape labor duties in prison, McMurphy pleads insanity and is sent to a ward for the mentally unstable. Once here, McMurphy both endures and stands witness to the abuse and degradation of the oppressive Nurse Ratched, who gains superiority and power through the flaws of the other inmates. McMurphy and the other inmates band together to make a rebellious stance against the atrocious Nurse.Tickets £8 (Concessions £6). Tel: 0161 430 7556 E-mail: tickets@h-l-t.org

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

Hyde Little Theatre (Amateur) presents

BY DALE WASSERMAN

20th to 23rd February 20137.45 each eveningTickets £8.00 (Concessions £6.00)

Directed by James Schofield

at Hyde Festival TheatreCorporation Street Hyde

Phone 0161 430 7556email: tickets@h-l-t.org

Affiliated to the National Operatic & Dramatic Association and the Greater Manchester Drama Federation

Harveyat Hyde Festival Theatre 16th - 18th May 7.30pm When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey, a six-and-a-half-foot rabbit, to guests at a society party, his sister, Veta, has seen as much of his eccentric behaviour as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a sanatorium and their family from future embarrassment. Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the verge of lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwood’s hallucination have caused her to see Harvey also! The doctors commit Veta instead of Elwood, but when the truth comes out, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion. Only at the end does Veta realize that maybe Harvey isn’t so bad after all. Tickets £8/£6 and £5/£4 for concessions Tel: 0844 8042634 or visit www.hydefestivaltheatre.org.uk

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Theatre Productions from Tameside’s Community Theatre Groups

Kesat George Lawton Hall, Mossley17th – 21st September 7.30pmThis adaptation of the hugely popular novel and film, retains it’s gritty charm and popularity. Laurence Till’s skilful adaptation offers a series of sure fire scenes whilst Hines’ story retains an undeniable emotional pull. Billy Casper, a disaffected young boy, has problems at school and at home; he’s neglected by his mother, beaten by his brother and bullied on all sides. He adopts a fledgling Kestrel and treats it with all the tenderness he has never known. Slowly, he begins to see for the first time what he could achieve if only he tried.Book online at www.maods.org Tickets from £6

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A S H T O N O P E R A T I C S O C I E T Y

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Book by Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by Jerry HermanRevised by Francine Pascal

Original New York Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion

AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION BY ARRANGEMENT WITH SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.

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Tuesday 26th February - Saturday 2nd March 2013Evenings at 7.30pm • Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobeat Guide Bridge TheatreFriday 6th - Saturday 14th December 2013, 7.45pm Matinees 7th & 14th at 2.00pmNo performance Monday 9th DecemberAdapted by Glyn Robbins, Directed by Ros HendronIt’s World War II and four young siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are evacuated to an English country house to escape the blitz. It is here that they embark on a magical mystery tour to the Land of Narnia when they pass through a mysterious wardrobe door. Narnia is ruled by the White Witch and she has cast a spell making it forever winter. The children together with new found friends, such as Aslan the Lion, battle to bring happiness to the land in this classic tale of good versus evil.Tickets £8 Tel: 0161 330 8078 or visit www.gbtheatre.co.uk

Readers Groups Tameside Libraries service have a number of established readers groups. Over the project these groups will be group-reading the book versions of these theatre productions. To get involved call 0161 342 2031

Tel: 0161 301 2253

Of Mice and Menat Droylsden Little Theatre7th - 12th October 7.45pmJohn Steinbeck’s powerful and gripping masterpiece tells the story of two outsiders in search of the American Dream.George and his simple-minded friend Lennie have nothing in the world except the clothes on their backs and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. A place to call home. Armed with nothing but hope, they hatch a plan to leave their life of poverty behind and make a fresh start. The two men find work on a ranch and life looks good. But their arrival triggers a tragic chain of events which tests their friendship to the ultimate limit. Tickets £7 Tel: 0161 370 7713

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Alice in WonderlandBallet Theatre UKat George Lawton Hall, Mossley Friday 10th May 7.30pm Tickets £16 (Concessions £12).

Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

Basing his ballet on Lewis Carroll’s much-loved children’s books, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Ballet Theatre UK’s Artistic Director Christopher Moore has created a captivating piece, brimming with wit, humour and charm. With its whimsical flights of the imagination and joyful dance, Alice in Wonderland is delightful entertainment for all ages.

‘A ballet company of great achievement’ - The Dancing Times

‘Critics Choice - Top Five companies touring the UK’ – The Independent

‘Glittering Costumes, expressive dancers… a pleasure to witness a production of this calibre’ – Dance Europe Magazine

www.tameside.gov.uk/theatre

Join the team in Stamford Park as we welcome you to Tameside’s Mad Hatters Tea Party. A free event for children of all ages with two theatre productions “Alice in Wonderland at 1pm and Alice Through the Looking Glass at 3pm”.

Fun for all the family with activities12.30pm - 4.30pm*Please note this is an outdoor venue.

Fancy dress is encouraged

Tameside’s Mad Hatters Tea PartyStamford Park on Saturday 11th May 2013

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Libraries – a series of pop up cinema screenings in our libraries to celebrate World Book NightDid you know that many of the best films are based on books?To mark World Book Night there will be free pop-up cinemas appearing across Tameside in some of your libraries showing films that have been made from this year’s world book night titles.The mini film festival kicks off in Ashton on World Book Night itself with 4 more screenings over the next fortnight. The first 40 people to come to each event will receive a free copy of the book.

DREDD (18)Tuesday 23 April 2013, 8pmTameside Central Library 0161 342 2031In a violent, futuristic city where the police (judges) have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, Judge Dredd is known and feared throughout the city. He teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO. 40 lucky people who come along on the night will receive copies of the graphic novel Judge Dredd: The Dark Judges by John Wagner. Please contact the library to book your free tickets.

CASINO ROYALE (12)Wednesday 24 April 2013, 7pmHyde Library 0161 342 4450Casino Royale introduces James Bond before he holds his licence to kill. No less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, Bond is elevated to “00” status. “M”, head of the British Secret Service, sends the newly promoted 007 on his first mission to root out who is financing international terrorism. This was Daniel Craig’s first outing as Bond. 40 lucky people who come along on the night will receive copies of Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. Please contact the library to book your free tickets.

MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND (U)Saturday 27 April 2013, 10.30amDukinfield Library 0161 330 3257Yo-Ho-Ho! join the Muppets on the high seas in this version of the famous pirate adventure ‘Treasure Island’. Pirate Long John Silver takes over Captain Kermit’s ship and searches for buried treasure in this tale of adventure with lots of laughs for children and adults alike. 40 lucky people who come along to the screening will receive copies of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Please contact the library to book your free tickets.

THE READER (15)Monday 29 April 2013, 8pmStalybridge Library 0161 338 2708Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his teenage affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg is shocked to realize his former lover Hanna is in the dock as she defends herself in a war-crime trial. As Hanna’s past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. Starring Kate Winslet who won a best actress Oscar for her portrayal of Hanna. 40 lucky people who come along on the night will receive copies of The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. Please contact the library to book your free tickets.

THE GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING (12A) Thursday 2 May 2013, 8pmDenton Library 0161 336 823417th Century Holland: In order to support her family, seventeen year old Griet becomes a maid in the house of Johannes Vermeer and soon attracts the master painter’s attention. Whilst she falls increasingly under Vermeer’s spell, his volatile family quickly grows jealous of her and scandal seeps out into the town beyond. When he is commissioned to paint her portrait the result will be one of the greatest paintings ever created … but at what cost? Starring Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson. 40 lucky people who come along on the night will receive copies of The Girl with a pearl earring by Tracy Chevalier. Please contact the library to book your free tickets.

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Creating Worlds for TV and FilmMonday 29th April 2013 at Local Studies Library 7pm - 9pm No Need to book. Production Design involves the creation of sets, props and the look of everything you see on TV and Film but is much more than that.This talk offers an introduction to the work of the art department, what they do and how you can enhance your own films. Aimed at keen amateur filmmakers who want to learn tips and tricks to make their productions look more professional, tell their stories better and thrill their audiences.

Get Animated!Friday 17th May 2013 at Local Studies Library 3pm – 4.30pm Over 14’s Only. Get ready to challenge Aardman! A hands on introduction to the world of stop frame animation that will give you the skills to create animated movies at home. Create a short animation from toys and everyday objects using webcam and computer - no drawing required! You’ll be shown how animation software works, a few tricks and tips on animating then be let loose to create your masterpiece working in small groups and guided by artist Richard Dawson. All equipment & materials provided. Limited spaces booking essential call Richard on 07932 050926 or email rdawson101@hotmail.com

Flickering Memories of AshtonPhilip Martin Williams and David L Williams. Wednesday 2nd October 2013 at Newton Hall, Hyde 7.30pmCome and listen to the co-authors of the book “Flickering Memories” bring to life cinema in Ashton in the heyday of cinema. Using oral and documentary evidence and in particular excepts from the Ashton Reporter they recreate a full and detailed account of the rise and decline of local cinema.Limited Numbers £2.50 per head – pre book www.tameside.gov.uk/filmproject

Shiver Me Timbers! Pirates have taken over Tameside LibrariesAhoy there me hearties! Join in the swashbuckling fun at Tameside Libraries during the May half term holidays when we will be sailing the seven seas with PIRATES! There will be free activities in all our libraries for young land lubbers to enjoy including treasure hunts, craft workshops, drawing workshops, pirate gamesand special rhyme times.

Treasure Island Storytellers Theatre Company

Set sail with Jim Hawkins on the Hispaniola in search of buried treasure. Meet Long John Silver and his parrot and join with the treasure seeking pirates as they plunder their way through the high seas. This Classic story is brought to you by ‘The Storytellers’ own crew of pirates, and is full to the brim with excitement, murder, buried treasure, suspense and rousing sea shanties. With sails fully rigged and a wind blowing from the East you will be transported back in time to the 1800’s when pirates roamed the seas and the skull and cross bones flew from many a mast. At Hattersley Library Wednesday 5th June 1pm - To book your free tickets please call 0161 342 2552. For more information on all of our pirate activities visit our website from March 1st www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries/pirates

Arts Awards - Children aged 7 and over can work towards an Arts Award from March 1st by attending school holiday activities in Libraries and completing a simple workbook.For more information visit www.tameside.gov.uk/libraries/artsaward

Film FestivalJoin the team at Hyde Festival Theatre, for screenings of some of the most popular films of all time - Tickets £3 7.30pm

Thursday 12th September - Titanic (12)

Thursday 3rd OctoberHarry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (PG)

Tuesday 22nd OctoberGone with the Wind (A)

Thursday 31st October - HalloweenThe Addams Family Values (U)

Thursday 7th November - Wizard of Oz (G)

www.tameside.gov.uk/filmproject

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Outdoor Big Screen Film in the ParkCheetham Park, Stalybridge

Saturday 6th July3pm - ET (U)

7pm - Jurassic Park (PG)Join the team in Cheetham Park,

Stalybridge for outdoor screenings of ETand later Jurassic Park.

Bring your picnic and a blanket.All tickets £3 and £10 for a family ticket of 4.

Admission by wristband only.www.tameside.gov.uk/filmproject

Tel: 0161 342 4144

Abney Orchestra with Guest Soloists Celebrate Films Across The Years At Rosemount Trinity Methodist Church, Bennett Street, Hyde

Sunday 21st April 7.30pmJoin us in Hyde as Abney Orchestra and Choir joined by soloists Iona Fisher and Rob Haslam celebrate film history. Featuring much loved classics from the era of MGM Musicals to the current day film scenes, this is a concert not to be missed. Based in Mossley the Abney Orchestra and choir will be joined with first class soloists from Tameside.

All tickets £5. www.tameside.gov.uk/filmproject

Ashton Brass Band and Woodend Artists present Tameside’s Brass Heritage At Albion Church, Ashton

Saturday 14th September 7.30pmJoin us as Ashton Brass Band take us on a whistle stop tour of some of the most spectacular films of all time. This is a concert with a difference as Tameside’s unique Brass Band Heritage is celebrated in first class style alongside heritage footage provided by the people of Tameside and brought together by Woodend Artists for your enjoyment.

All tickets £5. www.tameside.gov.uk/filmproject

Music Concerts

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Youth Theatre ProjectsGet creative at the Ken Ward Centre, Hattersley on a Friday evening to celebrate and explore the great things within the community. Children and Young People will be able to attend sessions run by Stone Soup on a Friday evening, between 4.30pm - 6.00pm, to create a new piece of theatre which will be interactive through digital media. Using stories from the community, the youth theatre will devise and write this new piece of work.For more information contact Lee Brennan (lee@wearestonesoup.co.uk)

Alternatively we are offering a sister project, hosted by G W Theatre Company and available on Wednesday evenings at the Nicolson Academy Studios in Droylsden Town Centre between 4.30pm and 6.00pm. Contact the Arts and Events office on 0161 342 4144 for further details.

Professional Touring Productions

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During this project why not take the opportunity to visit one of the community theatres across Tameside, all three venues have recently had significant improvements to their facilities and this is due to the hardworking volunteers that run these venues.

Peter Pan Page 2 Stage Productionsat Hyde Festival Theatre Saturday 27th July 2.30pm and 7.30pm“Tick Tock Tick Tock…” Join Peter, Wendy and The Lost Boys as they fight the infamous Captain Hook – with appearances from Tinkerbell, Tiger Lily, Smee and the pirates there’s something for all the family in Page-2-Stage’s new adaptation of the nation’s favourite ‘Peter Pan’. Filled with music, sword fights, slap-stick comedy and lots of laughs, Page 2-Stage bring this timeless classic to life with their usual bounding energy and captivating style. You’ve just got time to book those tickets before the crocodile shows up!Tickets £8 www.hydefestivaltheatre.org

OthelloBlack Box Theatreat Guide Bridge Theatre Tuesday 16th – Thursday 18th April 7.45pmWritten by William Shakespeare Adapted & Directed by Ian MooreProfessional Touring Production by Black Box Theatre Company“...the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds upon”.Believing Othello has promoted the fast-rising Cassio over himself, Iago plots to destroy both Cassio and Othello. Lago convinces the jealous Othello that his beautiful wife Desdemona is unfaithful, and that Cassio is her lover. Jealousy is followed by tragedy, then retribution.Tickets £8 Tel: 0161 330 8078 or www.gbtheatre.co.uk

By William Shakespeare

MacBethPage 2 Stage Productionsat Droylsden Little Theatre Sunday 14th July 2.30pm and 7.30pm“Something wicked this way comes….”Join Page-2-Stage Productions for their 2013 production of ‘Macbeth’ – Shakespeare’s dark, powerful and fast paced tragedy. A tale of ambition, passion and murder brought to life by an outstanding cast, jaw-dropping fight sequences and their usual enigmatic company energy. A show not to be missed. Tickets £8 Tel: 0161 370 7713

Schedule of EventsFEBRUARYWed 20th – Sat 23rd Feb One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Hyde Festival Theatre Page 4Wed 26th Feb – 2nd March Mack and Mabel, Oldham Coliseum Page 5

MARCHMon 18th March The Wizard of Oz, Hyde Festival Theatre Page 5

APRIL Tue 16th – Thu 18th April Othello, Guide Bridge Theatre Page 11Sun 21st April Abney Orchestra with Guest Soloists, Rosemount Trinity Methodist Church Page10 Tue 23rd April Dredd (18) Tameside Central Library Page 7Wed 24th April Casino Royale (12) Hyde Library Page 7Sat 27th April Muppet Treasure Island (U) Dukinfield Library Page 7Mon 29th April The Reader (15) Stalybridge Library Page 7Mon 29th April Creating Worlds for TV and Film, Local Studies Library Page 8

MAY Thu 2nd May The Girl with a Pearl Earring (12A) Denton Library Page 7Fri 10th May Alice in Wonderland, George Lawton Hall, Mossley Page 6Sat 11th May Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Stamford Park, Stalybridge Page 6Thu 16th – Sat 18th May Harvey Hyde Festival Theatre Page 4Fri 17th May Get Animated! Local Studies Library Page 8

JUNEWed 5th June Treasure Island, Hattersley Library Page 8

JULYSat 6th July ET (U) & Jurassic Park (PG), Cheetham’s Park, Stalybridge Page 9Sat 14th July MacBeth, Droylsden Little Theatre Page 11Sat 27th July Peter Pan, Hyde Festival Theatre Page 11

AUGUSTThu 1st August Pinocchio, Hyde & Mossley Page 3Thu 8th August Wind in the Willows, Broadbottom & Dukinfield Page 3Thu 15th August The Wizard of Oz, Stalybridge & Audenshaw Page 3Thu 22nd August The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Denton & Ashton Page 3

SEPTEMBER Thu 12th September Titanic (12 )Hyde Festival Theatre Page 9Sat 14th September Ashton Brass Band and Woodend Artists present Tameside’s Brass Heritage, Albion Church, Ashton Page 10Tue 17th – Sat 21st September Kes, George Lawton Hall, Mossley Page 4

OCTOBERWed 2nd October Flickering Memories of Ashton, Newton Hall, Hyde Page 8Thu 3rd October Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone, Hyde Festival Theatre Page 9Thu 22nd October Gone with the Wind (A), Hyde Festival Theatre Page 9Thu 31st October The Addams Family Values (U), Hyde Festival Theatre Page 9Mon 7th – 12th October Of Mice and Men, Droylsden Little Theatre Page 5

NOVEMBER Tue 7th November The Wizard of Oz (G), Hyde Festival Theatre Page 9

DECEMBERFri 6th – Sat 14th December The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Guide Bridge Theatre Page 5