Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of arts and culture at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead. This vibrant hub offers an array of activities and events that cater to diverse interests, from the rhythmic allure of Salsa dance classes to the harmonious gatherings of choirs and the soothing embrace of sound baths. Whether you're a seasoned artist or an eager beginner, Norden Farm promises a welcoming space to explore creativity and connection.

A Cultural Odyssey at Norden Farm: Celebrating Arts and Community

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is set to host an exciting array of events that cater to a variety of artistic tastes and interests. From contemplative performances that pose thought-provoking questions to laugh-out-loud comedy shows featuring renowned talents like Eshaan Akbar and Zoe Lyons, there's something for everyone. Additionally, the venue will celebrate the triumphs of music icons with shows like The Paul McCartney Project and Ahh…Freak Out! This lineup promises to engage, entertain, and inspire attendees with its diverse offerings.

Exploring Artistic Diversity and Humor at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts

At the heart of Maidenhead, the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts stands as a beacon of creativity and entertainment, bringing an eclectic lineup of events that promise to engage and amuse. From Zoe Lyons' comedic narrative to Matt Forde's political satire, from Carter Sampson's soulful melodies to the timeless music of The Paul McCartney Project, the Centre offers a diverse array of performances. Prepare for a soulful experience with The Signatures, revel in disco nostalgia with Ahh…Freak Out!, and witness the remarkable impersonation by Oasiz. This season, every event is a journey in itself.

A Journey Through Music and Comedy: Highlights from Norden Farm Centre for the Arts

The UK’s most authentic Northern Soul Live Show.

Experience the soul-stirring magic of The Signatures, the official backing band for many of the Northern Soul original artists and featured house band on BBC 6 Music's The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show.

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The Signatures

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An evening of music, written by Sir Paul McCartney and spanning over 70 years, is performed by The Paul McCartney Project.

The Paul McCartney Project: Band on the Run

Join the self-crowned ‘Queen of Oklahoma’ Carter Sampson with her full band for a hotbed of good music.

Born and raised in the central state, Sampson writes relatable and honest songs about family, love, life and historical characters. She’s released six albums With her seventh expected out in January 2025. Her last album, Gold, spent many months on the Americana Music Charts.

Carter Sampson

Finally, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the piss out of.

Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (British Scandal, Spitting Image, The Last Leg) makes this his personal mission

Matt Forde: End Of An Era Tour

If life is a journey, Zoe’s has had more than its share of potholes and diversions.

From diving with sharks, to sitting in a shed in Vietnam with a former health secretary (and discovering that MPs aren’t the only parasites she has to worry about). Navigating the road to happiness can be exhausting and baffling. Zoe’s begun to think that even Wim Hof would prefer to be tucked up with a nice hot water bottle every now and then.

Zoe Lyons - Werewolf

Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! His previous tour was described by The Times as 'pretty sick' (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good.

Eshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK, including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd.

Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025

What question would you want your baby to answer? What would you like them to ask you? In a world full of astonishing unknowns and surprising possibilities, how do you find the right answers or questions?

Soft or Spiky?

CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power, excitement and magic of a Led Zeppelin show like no other.

They are the only proper four-piece Zep tribute band in Europe that looks and sounds as close to the real thing as possible, featuring authentic-looking and sounding instruments as well as incredible, hand-made replica costumes that will take you back to the time when the Gods of Rock ruled the world!

CODA – A Tribute To Led Zeppelin

Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet! put on fabulous, feelgood 70s and 80s disco nights for grown-ups at venues across London and the South East - and we’re delighted to welcome them back again after a funk-tastic sell out night here last year.

Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet

Paul Anthony has amazed and entertained audiences throughout the nation. Accompanied by a full band, he will perform two hours of Bowie’s biggest hits taking the audience on a musical journey.

Pop Up Bowie

Star of The Greatest Magician™, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade - the award-winning James Phelan - debuts this breath-taking new magic show.

James Phelan – The Dreamer Live

Learn about the stages of portraiture, drawing with charcoal from a live model.

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Portrait Drawing

Hauntings is a spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural during which the award-winning actor, Gerard Logan, will take you to world of invisible, but terrifyingly present, spirits.

Gerard Logan's masterful storytelling of two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories, E.F. Benson and M.R. James guarantees a spinetingling evening not to be missed.

Hauntings

An evening of music and dancing in the atmospheric 18th century Long Barn.

A caller will guide you through the dances while ceilidh band Nedron’s Jig provide the live music. Dances include the likes of Cumberland Square 8, Virginia Reel, Gay Gordons and The Willow Tree. No experience necessary!

Christmas Ceilidh

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.

Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s much-loved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic, combining the thrill of the fairy tale with spectacular dancing.


Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Season: The Nutcracker

Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without Frank Sinatra!

Join Robert Habermann for a live celebration of Sinatra’s greatest hits together with a generous helping of Christmas songs that Frank recorded over his long illustrious career.

Sinatra at Christmas

Design and make a bird up to 20cm in this one day workshop.

A variety of images and ideas will supplied, you decide whether it will be abstract or realistic. Once the piece is made slips and underglazes will be used to decorate your piece.

Bird Sculpture

This year’s concert is in aid of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice.

WHY? A great night out for all the family with a wide variety of music; including songs from the shows, big band sounds, classics and Christmas music.

Maidenhead Concert Band

Crack out the Christmas Jingles! Join James B Partridge (Primary School Assembly Bangers LIVE) for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from Christmases past.

You won’t have to sit cross legged by the tree waiting for Santa, but you will be encouraged to sing along! Full of festive musical surprises, throwback mashups and reflections on growing up at Christmas time.

The Big Christmas Assembly!

Seven challengers take on Vinyl Frontier host, Jeff, in seven battles of taste in a variety of categories with the audience choosing their favourite. After 3 years the score is currently Jeff 3 The Public 2 (and one draw)!

The Vinyl Frontier: Your Favourite vs My Favourite

An Albion Christmas is widely regarded as the premier seasonal show. They have been touring for 25 years and attract sell-out audiences across the UK.

Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings MBE this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.

The Albion Christmas Band

For this workshop we will make a small concertina book with a winter or Christmas theme.

We will look at how a narrow strip of paper can be filled with a panoramic composition and folded such that each little spread (two open pages) is interesting independent of the whole. Elements of pattern and repetition will be explored.

Christmas Concertina

Returning to Norden Farm by popular demand after their sell-out show in 2023, Totally Blondie are widely regarded as one of the best tribute bands playing in the UK.

Fronted by a stunning Debbie Harry lookalike and soundalike, this incredible pro band deliver blistering live performances of all the original hits from the 70’s right up to present day. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or just love great music, whether you’re young or just young-at-heart, you’re guaranteed a superb, enjoyable night that’s totally authentic, totally awesome, and Totally Blondie ! Early booking is advisable.

Totally Blondie

Her lyrical voice lends itself equally to the cool subtleties of jazz and the passionate styling of rhythm and blues.

Lily Dior and Friends

Paying tribute to these legends of rock are Voodoo Room. A stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians who perform an incredible show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks - simply great music played by great musicians! Featuring classics such as Hey Joe, Sunshine Of Your Love, Purple Haze and Layla.



Voodoo Room

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella

Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, Gold and Silver, exclusively in cinemas!

This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen.

André Rieu: Gold and Silver

Join The Dustbowl Sinners, a Roots/Americana band from the South East of England. 

Their gigs range from upbeat foot stomping hollerin’ numbers, to slower soulful and gospel-style songs. 

The Dustbowl Sinners

With the 3rd millennium almost 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK's leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species – the human race.

Andy Zaltzman –The Zaltgeist

The comedian is back on the road with a hilarious brand new show - his biggest tour to date.

Robin has been seen on BBC2’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz. His previous shows have dealt with a proposal, marriage, kids and a vasectomy. So what’s next on the list? Divorce? No, not divorce. It’s about how to keep the spark alive. Not just in a marriage, but also in yourself?

Robin Morgan - The Spark

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Proudly presented by Phil McIntyre Live Ltd.

'Hilarious, extremely dark, profoundly touching and resolutely unsentimental. Ed Byrne has plumbed the very depths of his soul and found something verging on greatness' ★★★★★ Rolling Stone

Ed Byrne - Tragedy Plus Time

Following the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside.

George, defiant and determined to return home to his mother and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure - only to find himself in immense peril - while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.

Blitz (cert tbc)

Get Back to the swinging 60s with The Upbeat Beatles and relive those Fab Four days and timeless songs!

The Upbeat Beatles have earned their reputation as the finest tribute to the music of the Beatles, performing to sell out venues for over 20 years

The Upbeat Beatles

Julian Vickers and Dan Bovey make a welcome return. From Baroque to Jazz and with some Spanish flamenco, the Vickers-Bovey Duo’s programme will be a feast for all lovers of the guitar.

They play with outstanding exquisiteness and unanimity.. The Sunday Times

Vickers-Bovey Guitar Duo

Writing for stage, screen, or radio is more than just writing dialogue. It is a different way of telling a story. In this course, you will learn some basic techniques and try them out. You will explore scriptwriting elements like formatting, scene structure, and character development. With practical exercises and homework tasks, you will start gaining the skills to bring your stories to life. Whether you are interested in theatre, film, or radio, this course will help you learn scriptwriting.

Creative Writing: Script Writing (online)

Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense as they bring Pinocchio to our stage for Christmas 2024.

Three very funny men seek refuge in a grand but abandoned old house - one of them is Pinocchio and it turns out he’s had quite a life!

Pinocchio

From acclaimed writer and director Todd Phillips comes the much-anticipated follow-up to 2019’s Academy Award-winning Joker.

Joaquin Phoenix stars once again in his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, opposite Oscar winner Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born).

Joker: Folie à Deux (15)

Learn how to create a beautiful and unique handmade festive door wreath using fresh foliages year after year. Handpick from a vast array of materials to decorate and make an individual Christmas design for your door.

Christmas Wreath Making

Fine musicians and old friends James Delarre & Saul Rose promise audiences a warm, joyful and very personal evening of exquisitely played traditional folk tunes & songs.

Fiddle player James Delarre, is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Topette!!, Mawkin and Mawkin:Causley and is in demand within the traditional English folk scene and beyond.

James Delarre and Saul Rose

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.

A Different Man (15)

Join us for a creative one-day workshop where you’ll craft a unique seasonal sculpture!

Whether you choose to make a snowmen, fairy, reindeer or character of your own imagination is up to you. First you will sculpt your character out of clay let your creativity bring your idea to life. Second you will glaze your sculpture, adding colour and finishing touches. Once completed your piece will be taken and fired in a kiln.

Seasonal Sculpture Workshop

It takes star quality to get adopted… and Jonathan Mayor has it.

'I was chosen, you see. Right from the start. They weren’t prepared to leave the quality of their offspring to chance!'

Varnish

This is the story of Lee Miller, American photographer. Determined to document the truth of the Nazi regime, and in spite of the odds stacked against female correspondents, Lee captured some of the most important images of World War II, for which she paid an enormous personal price.

Lee (15)

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess! For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country.

Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee. Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your gin-in-a-tin, pop a panty liner in and let’s party!

The Scummy Mummies: Greatest Hits

Explore the complexities of the human form by working from a professional life model. With a variety of short and long poses. Learn both traditional charcoal drawing methods and new experimental techniques.

Life Drawing

This 3 week course is for people with all abilities, whether you want to come and give pottery a try or if you have some experience of working with clay.

If you are new to clay then Helen will guide you through exploring two different ideas, whilst more experienced learners may want to use the time to work on their own projects.

Pottery: Seasonal Decorations

The Critic is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London featuring an all-star British cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville.

The Critic (15)

For one night only the incredible Jack Bowater presents an amazing night of Ed Sheeran magic!

Jack is totally interactive with his audience. He uses the Ed Sheeran limited edition guitar and his now world famous loop pedal. Jack builds, produces and performs, with unerring accuracy, the hits that have placed Ed Sheeran as one of the most relevant songwriters of our time.

The Ed Sheeran Songbook

Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Brandon Allen relocated to London in 2000.

Since arriving in the UK, he has worked with many high profile artists and groups/ensembles as a saxophonist.

The Brandon Allen Quartet (tenor sax)

A one man staging of Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost and not like whatever came into your head when you read the first bit of that sentence. combining theatre, comedy and movement. This is a journey through the story of the creation of everything, condensed into 75 minutes.

Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me)

From their earliest days as a noisy, politicised ceilidh band in the late Seventies, Oysterband have never stopped evolving or providing soundtrack to the changing times.

Oysterband - A Long Long Goodbye

10 tracks chosen by 10 people in the audience but you won't know who chose what until the end of the evening. The winner will be the track that gets the audience singing along the most! Can anything better last year's winner, 'Daydream Believer?'

The Vinyl Frontier: Vinyl Secret Singalong 2

Drishti Dance presents Avartan’24, the unique and exciting annual showcase of Kathak works, for the first time at Norden Farm.

Drishti Dance, Reading’s foremost Performing Arts Company brings together its own dynamic and high-quality dance works led by its Artistic director Anuradha Chaturvedi; an exciting new collaboration between Drishti Dance’s talented Youth Dance company that has represented South East Region in National U.Dance in 2018, 2019 & 2022 and young talented dancers from Slough based Dancing Nikita company.

Avartan’24

Paint an Impressionist winter scene in pastel, acrylic or watercolour, using short strokes of colour to build your composition.

In this workshop we will use closely related hues to create the impression of a shimmering surface. We will also look at how small amounts of unrelated colours can warm, cool or dull the effect.

The Impressionist Winter

Four broken AI entities are trying to make sense of the world but no longer have the correct information. These are The Diviners.

In their fragmented state they explore a nether world, between the lines of stories and through unheard harmonics of music. Is this where the truth really lies?

PS145: The Diviners

Drama following a small group of prisoners inside Sing Sing Correctional Facility, one of the world’s most infamous maximum security prisons. The group attempt to stage their own original production - from inception to opening night.

Sing Sing (15)

Do you like to crochet or knit? Join us for a relaxed and creative get together over a drink of your choice.

Suitable for those with experience of crochet / knitting.

Crochet and Rosé

Back at Norden Farm by popular demand, Hundred Watt Club invites you to peek inside their cabinet of curiosities and celebrate Halloween with an evening of bizarre burlesque, queer cabaret and sublime circus entertainment.

Expect spinetingling striptease, madcap comedy, dizzying circus stunts and all manner of cabaret tomfoolery. You’ll never be the same after a glimpse into this topsy turvy world. Expect the unexpected, but come prepared for an unforgettable night of tongue in cheek, glamourous, grown-up fun!

Hundred Watt Club - A Burlesque and Cabaret Spooktacular Speakeasy!

The UK’s favourite tribute to The Jam continue to take venues by storm as they cement their position as the number one choice for devoted fans of The Jam.

The talented musicians are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to When You’re Young with their performances that give the same high energy, angst, aggression, passion and soul of their idols!


A Band Called Malice – Tribute to The Jam

Join The Magical Mr West on an incredible adventure into the world of science!

Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and tackles some of the trickiest questions in the history of humanity.

Adventures in Science!

The delightful trio of harp, flute and clarinet will present a diverse range of music from Bruch and Bizet through to Piazzolla and Dave Brubeck as well as original works composed for the Ensemble.

Crystal clarity and lyrical playing by the Korros Ensemble in this fine recording Classic FM

Korros Ensemble

Gory Halloween special effects makeup workshop - create your own spectacular wounds and horrifying diseases with this one-off workshop!

Halloween Makeup Workshops

Louis Pearl thrills with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles.

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success.

The Amazing Bubble Man

For this course we will look at how a line of poetry or piece of prose can suggest a drawing or painting. This may be an illustrative or more abstract interpretation.

Work in any medium or a mixed media approach. Autumn, followed by winter and Christmas themes will feature

Every Story tells a Picture

Do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera, following the triumphant, Olivier Award-winning run in 2021.

Red Riding Hood is tasked with delivering bread to her Grandmother, deep in the heart of the fairy-tale forest. But en route, Red meets a cunning Wolf who tricks her into taking a different path. Along the way, Red stumbles into a colourful cast of characters, including a scary witch, a talking cat and a rather persuasive Peddler. Join our ragtag band of wild musicians as they guide all the family through this famous tale with new twists, turns, magic and song.

Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Season: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy

After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River.

Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (12A)

In The Dark We Grow - Exclusive Band Tour

A special one-off expanded band tour for the critically acclaimed folk duo. Following the success of their 2022 release Ink Of The Rosy Morning on Topic Records Hannah & Ben spent much of 2023 touring with the legendary Fairport Convention.

Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage

Prepare for a howling good time in this fun-filled cosmic adventure!

Heroic poodle Freddy Lupin thinks he has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack, but earning the respect of his packmates proves to be a challenge. If only he were more… wolfish.

200% Wolf (U)

WiFi Wars returns with a very spooky version of the live comedy game show where you all play along!

Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show - and prizes!

WiFi Wars

Marta Mathea Radwan Quintet present their debut concert at Norden Farm, bringing an eclectic mix of jazz standards, original compositions and Polish tunes in new arrangements.

Marta Mathea Radwan is a Polish conductor, vocalist, composer, arranger and workshop leader. She has been on professional stage for over 30 years performing in Poland, Denmark and the UK.

Marta Mathea Radwan Quintet

Qigong is a system of wellness that enhances a healthy body, mind and spirit.

It is an ancient Chinese way of life that uses exercises with breathing to focus the mind, to gather and increase energy through the body from within. It is a technique that can be useful in daily life for self-care as it calms the mind and hence has a positive effect on the body. Modern research has demonstrated its effectiveness in health improvement. Qigong philosophy has been absorbed into Tai Chi.

Qigong

Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour, but not his first rodeo. (Warning: This is a stand up show. NOT a rodeo.)

Russell Hicks is here to stay and he really is happy to be here.
So, why don’t British People believe him?

Hot off the back of a starring role in an Amazon Prime show that nobody watched, and was cancelled immediately, American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks, lives in the UK where he allegedly performs stand-up comedy. Naturally, his parents still think he makes his money through some kind of illegal activity, so buy some tickets and help prove his legitimacy!

Russell Hicks - Happy To Be Here

Join Fiona from Jewellery Moves & learn how to make your own jewellery with pieces of sea glass. At this workshop you will learn how to saw, solder, file, hammer, hand-stamp and finish your own sterling silver ring & pendant. You will leave at the end of the day with either a bangle or a pendant or both if you have time.

Sea Glass Jewellery Workshop

These sessions are suitable for those with some prior experience of drawing and painting (either previous study or art course participation).

As with the preceding course 'Transform your Sketchpad' these 3 hour studio sessions will be wide ranging both in terms of media and subject matter. Over the duration of the course you will gain experience in a range of media, acrylic/watercolour, pen and ink and collage. Some sessions will be one off activities other topics may spread over a couple of weeks

Studio Art Sessions

Maidenhead Operatic Society presents the hilarious and spooky The Addams Family musical!

Based on the comic strip by Charles Addams which was made into a cult TV series, it’s all about a creepy, kooky and mysterious family who are obsessed with the macabre.

Maidenhead Operatic Society: The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy

Welcome to Bollybhangra Dance Fitness Party sessions! Nanda teaches her original choreographies to top hits from Bollywood, Bhangra, Belly dance and also other international music and dance rhythms.

The joyful music and movements encourage us to open our hearts and minds to possibilities, improve wellbeing and body-confidence and encourage us to embrace our individuality.

Bollybhangra Dance Fit

If you are already writing stories and want new ideas or challenges, this course will suit you. There will be new writing prompts each week and feedback on your work. You will explore more advanced writing techniques, including things to avoid doing and the reasons why. There will also be a chance to try new genres.

Creative Writing: Improve Your Writing (online)

We are delighted to present the fifth Maidenhead Schools: Art, Design and Photography Exhibition showcasing the work made by the students from Maidenhead schools.

Maidenhead Schools Exhibition 2024

The target of a sinister plot, young Edmond Dantes is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After fourteen years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape.

He assumes the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo and sets out to exact his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

The Count of Monte Cristo (12A)

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him). Ed Patrick injects audiences with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it.

Catch Your Breath

It’s been a big year for Keys (aka Sarah Keyworth). Sure, they turned thirty, got diagnosed with ADHD and had top surgery, but perhaps the biggest adjustment is to the revelation that maybe their mum was right all along? Not about everything obviously, but they must concede that on teen drinking and being 'forced' to go on holiday, Keyworth Sr probably had some solid points.

Sarah Keyworth - My Eyes Are Up Here

During the workshop you will learn about, use and explore the hand building technique of
Slab Building.

Depending on your ability Helen will guide you and give you demonstrations and ideas of things that you could make.

Pottery: Come and Try Slab Building

James Church hosts an evening with West-End star Graham Bickley, who will perform music from his 45 year career.

Graham's West-End leading actor credits include shows such as Les Miserables, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, The Pajama Game and Ragtime, for which he received nominations for both the Olivier Award & Whatsonstage Award.

Cabaret Night with Graham Bickley

Part Victorian thriller, part contemporary tale of friendship and rebellion. This time-travelling, genre-busting new show combines RedCape Theatre's unique blend of physical theatre, dark comedy and gripping storytelling.

As protestors gather outside the hospital where they work, three women meet up for a monthly book club. This month's book is Luminous. A dark delve into Victorian London, where lurid stories are brought to life for entertainment in the penny gaff theatres: tales of an anonymous killer haunting the city and women whose bones glow through their skin. 

The Luminous

Share your thoughts on contemporary fiction with other readers in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

This season our Book Club will be reading

Book Club

Fast fashion is leading to tonnes of clothing being discarded daily which has a huge impact on the environment. Globally, just 12 percent of material used for clothing ends up being recycled and it takes a lot of energy to recycle them. On this course, you will learn how to create unique and sustainably made garments by giving your old clothing a new life.

Upcycling Fashion

Suitable for anyone new to Pilates or wishing to improve their flexibility, co-ordination, posture, balance, breathing and focus on stabilising the core. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.

Pilates - Beginners

Suitable for all abilities, Zoe’s class will help anyone wishing to improve their flexibility, alignment, co-ordination, posture, balance and breathing and will focus on stabilising and strengthening your core.

Zoe will adapt exercises to suit your individual needs and mobility. At the end of the class we will take a few minutes to relax and unwind with some mindfulness.

Pilates - Mixed Abilities

Suitable for people with some Pilates experience or those who are looking for a slightly more challenging class. Still covering alignment, breathing and centering but with more focus on strengthening and toning your body. At the end of the class we will take a few moments to relax and unwind.

Pilates - Intermediate

Join us for a live screening of Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation direct from the Royal Opera House.

At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…

Royal Ballet and Opera Cinema Season: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Amanda Schenk is the visual artist behind Norden Farm's much-loved (and Instagrammed) glass corridor artwork in the school holidays. Join Amanda for this new drawing course, aimed at helping to create a sense of calm and relaxation through drawing patterns.

Zen Drawing (online)

Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms!

This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome.

Zumba (Saturdays)

Paint a single or small group of natural forms in detail. We’ll explore the form and surface patterns of leaves and seed heads.

Pencils and/or watercolour.

Autumn Nature Table

Are you a fan of Frank Sinatra, Matt Monro, The Carpenters and other easy listening classic artists? If so, then this event will be just the one for you.

10 champions of soft sounds will play their favourite track for you to decide your favourite.

The Vinyl Frontier: Your Best... Easy Listening

Jonathan Ferrucci returns after his outstanding 2022 Norden Farm solo recital to play one of the greatest of all Mozart’s piano concertos.

Followed by the charming and virtuoso, Saint-Saens Havanaise; an entrancing showpiece for local young violinist Elena Tomey.

St John’s Chamber Orchestra

Join Kate Hughes as we explore how writing can be part of your mindfulness practice, and how words can heal, inspire and support you.

In this interactive workshop Kate will help you to bring your creativity alive with various exercises and practices to capture your imagination, and perhaps inspire you to write more as part of your own self-care routine. This workshop is suitable for everyone; you don’t need to be a budding writer, good at grammar or a Wordle champion! You just need plenty of curiosity and a desire to try something new. Please bring your own notebook and pen.


Writing for Wellbeing

Join Kate Hughes of Kate Hughes Meditation for an hour of mindfulness, designed to promote calm and awareness.

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