Jan – Apr 2015

WELCOMEWelcome to the first Tonbridge Arts offering for 2015. As usual there is a wide range of events for you to enjoy, whether you are a seasoned campaigner or one of our precocious Arts-tots reading this brochure. The musical events look particularly gripping, with the return of Howard Goodall’s Psalm 122, and a selection of Bach’s organ music played by James McVinnie; both of these events can be enjoyed in the majestic surroundings of the Tonbridge School chapel.

A highlight of the visual arts will be Charlotte Chisholm’s show ‘And Stone Softens’: expect beautiful and intelligent work. The lecture by Iain Sinclair will, I imagine, take us on a picaresque odyssey around the landscapes of psychogeography; you must come along to find out more. On a lighter note, come and laugh with ‘Abandoman’, or take a satirical journey to Downton. For dance fans we have the return of the acclaimed Ballet Central, and for younger theatre-goers the entertainingly action-packed adventure of ‘Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs’.

We are sure that there will be something here for you: come and join us.

ANDREW EDWARDSTONBRIDGE SCHOOL ARTS COMMITTEE

BOX OFFICE01732 304241

ONLINE BOOKING

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The Box Office is open 10am – 2.30pm Monday – Friday (term time only) and one hour before our shows.

Tickets can be reserved for up to five days or, the day before the performance after which they will be released for sale.

For group bookings, terms and conditions and further enquiries please check our website or contact the Box Office.

We do have some parking on site, however this is not always guaranteed. We would recommend parking in the town on busy nights. The Box Office is able to advise you nearer the event.

When you book your tickets via the Box Office please let us know if you have any additional requirements which would make your visit more enjoyable.

Cover: Charlotte ChisholmInside cover: Jody Gilby

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JANUARYWED 14 6

Chamber Music Recital

Recital Room

7.30pm

TUES 20 14

Abandoman

EMF Theatre

7.30pm

THURS 22 – FRI 13 FEB 9

Pitter Patter

Tunnel Gallery

Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5pm

Sat 9.30am – 1pm

Private View Thurs 22 6-7pm

FRI 23 6

2nd Year Scholars’ Concert

Recital Room

7.30pm

SUN 25 – SUN 8 MAR 10

And Stone Softens

OBS Gallery

Sun 11am-6pm

Private View Fri 23 6.30-8.30pm

FEBRUARYTUES 3 11

And Stone Softens

A Talk by the Artist

Cawthorne Lecture Theatre

7.30pm

WED 4 6

A Level Music Performances

Recital Room

7.30pm

THURS 5 13

Iain Sinclair

EMF Theatre

7.30pm

WED 25 6

GCSE Music Performances

Recital Room

7.30pm

FRI 27 6

Jazz and Acoustic Night

Big School

8.00pm

SAT 28 15

The Only Way is Downton

EMF Theatre

7.30pm

MARCHTHURS 5 – MON 23 12

Between the Lines

Tunnel Gallery

Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5pm

Sat 9.30am – 1pm

Private View Thurs 5 6-7pm

SUN 8 8

Allan Bunney Concert

JS Bach Organ Music

Chapel of St Augustine

8.15pm

SUN 15 16

Captain Flinn & the Pirate Dinosaurs

EMF Theatre

3pm

THURS 19 & FRI 20 7

Whole School Concert

Chapel of St Augustine

7.30pm

SAT 21 17

Ballet Central

EMF Theatre

7.30pm

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CHAMBER MUSIC RECITALAn evening of performances given by trios, quartets, quintets and more obscure chamber ensembles. The programme will feature Bachianas Brasileiras No.1 for eight cellos by Villa-Lobos and works by Beethoven, Brahms, Haydn & Mozart.

RECITAL ROOM WED 14TH JAN 7.30PM

FREE (NO NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE)

2ND YEAR SCHOLARS’ CONCERT RECITAL ROOM FRI 23RD JAN 7.30PM

FREE (NO NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE)

A LEVEL MUSIC PERFORMANCES RECITAL RECITAL ROOM WED 4TH FEB 7.30PM

FREE (NO NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE)

GCSE MUSIC PERFORMANCES RECITALRECITAL ROOM WED 25TH FEB 7.30PM

FREE (NO NEED TO BOOK IN ADVANCE)

JAZZ AND ACOUSTIC NIGHTBig School will be transformed into a Jazz club for an informal evening of Swing, Blues, Latin & Jazz Funk. Performers include the school’s Big Bands, smaller scale ensembles and solo performers, both boys and staff. There is no bar but please feel free to bring your own refreshments. Glasses will be available.

BIG SCHOOL FRI 27TH FEB 8.00PM

TICKETS OR TABLES (GROUPS OF 10): FREE,

PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE

WHOLE SCHOOL CONCERTTCHAIKOVSKY – NUTCRACKER SUITE

HOWARD GOODALL – PSALM 122 “I WAS GLAD”

Howard Goodall is one of Britain’s most versatile musicians. As well as acting as Classic FM’s Composer in Residence, he has written music for TV and film including Blackadder, The Vicar of Dibley, Red Dwarf and Mr Bean. His Channel Four series have established him as a leading figure in British music life. Psalm 122 was composed for Tonbridge School to commemorate the rebuilding of the Chapel in 1993 but was originally performed in Rochester Cathedral. It received its first performance in the space for which it was intended in March 2010 to great acclaim. The work is scored for Symphony Orchestra, Organ, Chamber Choir, Choristers and a chorus part for the whole school (half the school will perform each night). The first part of the concert will feature Tchaikovsky’s ever popular Nutcracker Suite.

Thursday 19th March: School, Judde, Parkside, Smythe, Whitworth, Cowdrey

Friday 20th March: Park, Hill Side, Ferox Hall, Manor, Welldon, Oakeshott

CHAPEL OF THURS 19TH & FRI 20TH MAR 7.30PM

ST AUGUSTINE FREE, PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE

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PITTER PATTEROPEN GALLERY THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY 6-7PM.

An exhibition of a wide variety of exciting art work produced by year 9 students at Tonbridge School. The exhibition will include paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs and lots more…

ALLAN BUNNEY CONCERTJ S BACH ORGAN MUSIC

JAMES MCVINNIE

James McVinnie teaches the organ at Tonbridge School and recently accompanied the Chapel Choir on tour in Holland and Belgium. He was Organ Scholar of Clare College, Cambridge and Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey before embarking on a solo recital career which has taken him across four continents over the past ten years. Previous highlights have included the Salzburg Festival in 2009 with the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, recitals in Russia, Germany, Sweden, Iceland (at the Iceland Airwaves Festival), and the MusicNOW festival in the USA, curated by Bryce Dessner of indie rock band The National. He recently recorded a CD of Bach organ music and will be playing his complete organ works (eleven recitals!) in Ireland later this year.

8 CHAPEL OF ST AUGUSTINE Sun 8 Mar 8.15pm Free, please book in advance 9TUNNEL GALLERY Thurs 22 Jan – Fri 13 Feb All welcome

AND STONE SOFTENSAN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY CHARLOTTE CHISHOLM

PRIVATE VIEW FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY 6.30 – 8.30PM A TALK BY THE ARTISTOBS Gallery presents work by Charlotte Chisholm, artist and Head of Art at Tonbridge School. The horizon, and its endlessly shifting edges, forms the focus for this mixed exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and photographs. Our experience of landscape, seen through the lens of light and memory, has been an on-going theme, and one which the artist has returned to throughout her life.

Within this exhibition the artist shows recent work alongside work made up to 25 years ago, and through it exposes an innate fascination with material, form and the timeless energy and presence of line itself.

An opportunity to hear Charlotte Chisholm talk about the exhibition And Stone Softens. She will discuss the development of her ideas and themes, her influences and the appeal of the wide range of different processes that she uses to create her work.

OBS GALLERY WILL BE OPEN TO VIEW AND STONE SOFTENS FROM 6.45PM ONWARDS.

10 11OBS GALLERY 25 Jan – 8 Mar, open Sun 11am-6pm ALL WELCOME CAWTHORNE LECTURE THEATRE Tues 3 February 7.30pm ALL WELCOME

BETWEEN THE LINESOPEN GALLERY THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 6-7PM.

A mixed exhibition of observational studies and developed pieces by Tonbridge School students undertaking GCSE Art and Photography.

‘ECSTATIC TRUTH: VENTURING AROUND MOTORWAYS, BACK RIVERS AND RAILWAYS, IN THE SPIRIT OF WG SEBALD, JOHN CLARE, WERNER HERZOG AND OTHER VISIONARY TRAMPS AND FOOT SOLDIERS.’A LECTURE BY IAIN SINCLAIR ON PSYCHOGEOGRAPHY AND WRITING OF TRAVEL AND PLACE

Iain Sinclair is a poet, novelist, film-maker and essayist most famous in recent years for his writing about place and journeys. His 2002 non-fiction book ‘London Orbital’ traced a series of walks made around the route of the M25 motorway, setting the tone for much of his recent work which has focused on the psychological effect of location, often called psychogeography. He has recently curated an installation art exhibit following in the footsteps of the poet John Clare in flight from his own madness, described as ‘A great English pilgrimage and a self-enacted novel in the tradition of Pilgrim’s Progress.’

‘Sinclair walks every inch of his wonderful novels and psychogeographies, pacing out huge word-courses like an architect laying out a city on an empty plain.’ — J. G. BALLARD, THE OBSERVER.

www.iainsinclair.org.uk

12 TUNNEL GALLERY Thurs 5 – Mon 23 Mar All welcome 13EMF THEATRE Thurs 5 Feb 7.30pm £10, students free

ABANDOMAN‘Killer punchlines. Note-perfect, lyrically mind-blowing hip hop improv. Genius! ’ — THE STAGE

Ireland’s top comedy hip hop improv team, Abandoman, will be arriving at the EM Forster Theatre with their biggest show to date. Using their trademark blend of audience interaction and razor-sharp improvisation, Abandoman will take you on a magical journey, transforming the audience’s likes, loathes and daydreams into hit songs and captivating tales. Join them at the Hot Desk for the greatest musical party.

The comedy duo have recently supported Ed Sheeran’s sell-out UK tour. They have appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, Sky Arts Latitude coverage, as well as every major music festival you could think of.

‘A freestyle talent that is unparalleled anywhere in the market ... comedic timing and witty rhyming that’s so impressive it could’ve been scripted.’ — THE INDEPENDENT

www.abandoman.com

THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNTONWRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY LUKE KEMPNERDIRECTED BY OWEN LEWISSCRIPT EDITED BY JEREMY LIMB

‘A fine impressionist, giving a splendid display of Downtonry.’ — STEPHEN FRY

Direct from a West End season, the first national tour of Luke Kempner’s tour-de-force impressions comedy, in an extended version featuring exclusive new material.

As celebrities start appearing at the Abbey, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this brilliant new parody, which takes in many other popular TV shows and familiar modern voices to help the cast of Downton save the estate from financial ruin – again!

Kempner’s debut solo show won critical acclaim and played to sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe 2014.

www.theonlywayisdownton.com YouTube hit – Downstairs At Downton

14 EMF THEATRE Tues 20 Jan 7.30pm £8 15EMF THEATRE Sat 28 Feb 7.30pm £14, £12 con.

Suitable for girls and boys aged 3+

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs are setting sail for an adventure at the EM Forster Theatre following a rollicking award winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, London Wonderground and Southbank Centre.

When Flinn discovers a pirate hiding in the school supply closet, it’s all aboard, me hearties, for a real live pirate adventure!

A non-stop action packed theatrical experience by Les Petits Theatre Company with live music, puppetry, physical performance and dastardly dinosaurs!

WINNER OF THE PRIMARY TIMES CHILDREN’S CHOICE AWARD

‘This is a bright sparky production, filled with hum-along songs, beautiful puppets and a lot of imagination.’ — TIME OUT

www.lespetitstheatre.com

BALLET CENTRAL Ballet Central 2015 features a dazzling programme of ballet, neoclassical, contemporary and narrative dance. The company’s young and dynamic dancers will showcase their talent with a diverse performance of newly commissioned works and celebrated revivals.

Choreographers for this year’s tour include Christopher Hampson (Artistic Director, Scottish Ballet), Kit Holder (Birmingham Royal Ballet), Christopher Marney (Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures), Sharon Watson (Artistic Director, Phoenix Dance Theatre) and Christopher Bruce (international choreographer). The repertoire will also feature revived work by company founder Christopher Gable, which will be staged by Carole Gable.

‘The young dancers sparkle and we sparkle and toe tap in return.’ — DANCE TABS from Ballet Central’s 2014 tour

www.balletcentral.co.uk

16 EMF THEATRE Sun 15 Mar 3pm £7.50 17EMF THEATRE Sat 21 Mar 7.30pm £14.50, £12.50 concessions, £10 local dance school groups

HAPPY TONBRIDGEFILM PREMIER SUN 11 JAN 6PM

Prepare to tap your feet, clap your hands

and feel happy!Happy Tonbridge took its inspiration from Pharrell Williams’ worldwide hit song ‘Happy’ and created a short film showcasing that

Tonbridge is a happy place. This short film includes a selection of clubs, societies and residents from the town’s community many of whom will be performing live at the event.

Tickets by invitation from Tonbridge Community Association.

OTHER EVENTS:

Thanks to TMBC for making the launch possible with a Community Engagement Grant

Tickets available through Tonbridge School Box Office

EMF THEATRE 25 – 26 Mar 7.30pm £7.50 adult, £5.50 children

Recre8’s Art Attack and Super Sporty Day Camps are expanding for 2015!Camps will run for nine days during the Easter holidays and 15 days in the summer so there’s plenty of opportunity to try all the different activities on offer!

New to the programme this year: Musical Theatre workshops!

Find out more:Email: recre8@tonbridge-school.orgTel: 01732 304123Web: www.tonbridge-school.co.uk/recre8

/recre8tonbridge

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REcre8 Day CAmps 2015BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

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Recre8 Day Camps 2015

Brand new venue for Easter and Summer Day Camps.

See page 3 for full details!

New Spring 2015 brochure out now!

NEW FOR 2015!

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Saturday 24 January 2015 – 7.30pmAlina Ibragimova violin; Cédric Tiberghien pianoMozart – Violin & Piano Sonatas

Saturday 14 February 2015 – 7.30pmBENSON YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERTAmy Green (saxophone) & Paul McKenzie (piano)Boutry, Schumann, TakácsandIlya Kondratiev (piano)Scarlatti, Debussy, Schumann

Saturday 14 March 2015 – 7.30pmFine Arts BrassMonteverdi to Tin Pan Alley

Saturday 2 May 2015 – 7.30pmGould Piano TrioDvorák, MacMillan, Schubert

INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SEASON

2014 – 2015

TONBRIDGE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY

CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

SATURDAY 28 MARCH 7.30PM Chapel of St Augustine, Tonbridge School

Haydn: The Creation Music Director: Matthew Willis

£15 Adult; £12 Senior; £7 Student Tickets available from www.tonphil.org.uk or 01732 353707

Brochures with full details are available fromTMC, 8 Woodview Crescent, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, TN11 9HDemail: tmc@tmc.org.uk website: www.tmc.org.uk

ALL CONCERTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7.30PM BIG SCHOOL, TONBRIDGE SCHOOL

CHARITYCONCERT

In aid of Orchid Cancer Appeal

Candlelight

Promoting education, awareness and research about men’s cancers

• The Hilden Grange School Choir and Big Band• The Tonbridge School Chapel Choir• The TOGS Choir (Winner: National Choir Competition)• The Walthamstow Hall Choir

Plus a variety of soloist performances including:• Jack Costello formerly on the West End as Charlie

in Sam Mendes’ Charlie and The Chocolate Factory• Natalie Farrell, Vocal Coach and singer in the

Vintage Cats

7.00pmAdult Reception and Concert - £16Child Reception and Concert - £12

8.15pmConcert only - £10

Wednesday 11th February 2015Tonbridge Chapel and Reception in the Tonbridge Orchard Centre

www.tonbridgecreative.org.uk

The Tunnel Gallery Tonbridge SchoolHigh Street, Tonbridge TN9 1JP

Vibrant new local art exhibition

31March - 7April 2015, 10-5

SPRINGART 2015

Tonbridge Creative will be presenting new and exciting artworks by local artists at their

ArtSpring 2015 exhibition. Visitors will be able to enjoy and purchase works ranging from prints, paintings and photography to ceramics, glass, paper, mixed media and jewellery. FREE Entry.

Lazy Sunday by Joanna Plachcinska

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