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Regular Activities at Compass Theatre

360 Youth Theatre 01895 465572 young.hillingdon.gov.uk

Compass Wardrobe Costumes for hire, term time Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm www.hillingdontheatres.uk

Hillingdon Music Hub Music lessons, Mon-Fri after school. 01895 558108 www.hillingdon.gov.uk/music

Sangeet College (PRSSV) Tabla / Kathak classes for children at Compass Theatre sangeet-examinations.co.uk

Stage Talent Academy. Performing arts classes for children. 020 3012 0134 www.stagetalent.co.uk

Stars at Knight Drama class ages 7 to 18 020 88418940 www.starsatknight-schoolofdrama.co.uk

Talking Pictures Video production; drama, music or promotional 0845 6031474 www.talkingpicturesltd.com

Tappy Toes Pre-school dance classes at Compass Theatre, 10am Tuesday mornings www.tappytoes.com

Workers Education Alliance Classes for adults at Compass Theatre 01923 824 922 www.london.wea.org.uk

Zumba Fitness Class in the Studio at Compass Theatre, Fridays at 6.30pm gtarling.zumba.com

Regular Activities at Manor Farm

Coffee Mornings Fortnightly talks on Fridays, 10.30am at Winston Churchill Hall www.hillingdontheatres.uk

Craft Sheds at Manor Farm www.shaker-maker.com www.madcatcrafts.co.uk

www.sumilondon.com www.kitzbitz.co.uk red1artstudio1.weebly.com Duck Pond Markets Foodies Market: 1st Sunday / Artisan & Food Market: 3rd Sunday of each month.

www.duckpondmarkets.comL.A.X. Fitness dance class in the Stables at Manor Farm, 8pm Thursdays

Little Shakers Music and movement classes in the Stables, 9.45am Mondays www.littleshakers.co.ukManor Farm Visitor Centre. Open Mar to Oct, Wed-Sun, 12pm to 3pm, and Nov to Feb, Sundays, 12pm to 3pm

Mini Maniacs Pre-school play in the Stables at Manor Farm, Wednesdays at 9.45am www.mini-maniacs.com

Pilates with Elizabeth Class in the Stables at Manor Farm, Thursdays www.facebook.com/pilateswithelizabethRuislip Country Market Local produce every Friday from 10.30am in the Community Hut at Manor FarmTea Dances No partner required, last Thursday of the month, Winston Churchill Hall 1.30pm

www.hillingdontheatres.ukThe Headd Academy Irish dance class on Thursdays at 4pm in the Stables, Manor Farm.

Yoga: Illuminated Health classes in the Stables at Manor Farm www.illuminatedhealth.com

Exhibitions at Manor Farm

01 - 05 Sep Christine and Don Bezant: Art on Show, Cow Byre Gallery www.hillingdontheatres.uk

05 - 27 Sep Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society, Manor Farm House www.rnelhs.org.uk

06 - 12 Sep Chandos Art and Crafts, Cow Byre Gallery www.hillingdontheatres.uk

13 - 19 Sep Middlesex WI Craft and Membership, Cow Byre Gallery www.hillingdontheatres.uk

20 - 26 Sep Hillingdon Artists Group, Cow Byre Gallery www.hillingdonartists.org

27 Sep - 03 Oct Ben Honey, Cow Byre Gallery www.benhoneyart.co.uk

04 - 17 Oct Ickenham Arts Society, Cow Byre Gallery www.ickenhamart.co.uk

18 - 31 Oct Society of Ruislip Artists, Cow Byre Gallery www.joycecarpenter.co.uk

01 - 07 Nov Free and Easel, Cow Byre Gallery www.hillingdontheatres.uk

08 - 14 Nov Middlesex Woodturners Association, Cow Byre Gallery www.middxturners.com

15 - 21 Nov Jacquie Scott, Cow Byre Gallery

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London Borough of Hillingdon presents

Compass Kidz September to December 2015Saturdays 10.30am

Drama classes for ages 4 to 7. Places for Compass Kidz are now booked by the term. The sessions for this term are; September 19 and 26, October 3, 10,17 and 24 (no session 31 Oct), then November 7, 14, 21 and 28. Participants will work towards a small performance piece for Compass Christmas! on Sun 29 November at 4pm.

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Anne-Marie Ellison presents for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity

Mount Kilimanjaro FundraiserFriday 18 September, 7.30pm

In February 2016, Anne-Marie Ellison will trek Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Join her fund raising event, in the Great Barn at Manor Farm, which will include an ‘open mic’ with local comedians, live band and DJ set and full bar service.

Raffle prizes kindly donated by local businesses.

Tickets £8 / £7 Compass Club

Big Wooden Horse presents

The Way Back HomeSunday 6 September, 1.30pm and 3.30pm

This exciting show for young children comes to Winston Churchill Theatre, from the team behind the hit shows Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and The Night Before Christmas. Original music produced by the composers of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.

Suitable for ages 3+. Runs 50 minutes with no interval.

Tickets £10 each Family of Four £35 (offline only)

Mark Jones presents

Dr Jones Sorts It OutSaturday 13 September, 1pm

Dr Mark Jones studied Silliness at the School of Life and brings his latest children’s comedy show to the Winston Churchill Theatre, where he will attempt to help solve all those little everyday problems...!

Suitable for ages 5+, runs 1 hour, 50 minutes including interval.

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BigFestSunday 27 September, 12pm to 4pm

Hillingdon’s exciting annual street arts festival returns with dazzling entertainers, live acts and performers livening up Uxbridge High Street.

Tickets all £12

Ruislip Lions presents

The Last Night of the PromsSaturday 19 September,7.30pm

Be treated to a concert at Winston Churchill Theatre, packed with a kaleidoscope of show stopping music from many West End musicals.

The finale includes your well-loved traditional programme of songs such as Land of Hope and Glory (flag waving and singing compulsory!)

All Tickets £12

Mark Jones presents

Love Me TinderSaturday 26 September, 7.30pm

Acclaimed writer/comedian Mark Jones brings his first full-length stand-up comedy show to Compass Theatre, looking at the perils of suddenly having to start dating again in your forties.

Contains adult material. Suitable for ages 15+

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Hillingdon Library Service presents

King John: Treachery, Tyranny and the Road to Magna Carta

Thursday 1 October, 1.30pm

Join historian Marc Morris in the Great Barn at Manor Farm, as he introduces his biography of King John, drawing on contemporary chronicles and the King’s own letters to bring the real John vividly to life.

Tickets Wed £13 / £10 concs, Thu-Sat £15 / £12 concs ONLY available from:

07905 932366 [email protected] www.ruislipos.org

Ruislip Operatic Society presents

Around the World in 80 DaysWednesday 30 September - Saturday 3 October, 7.30pm and Saturday 2.30pm

Phileas Fogg places a bet to travel Around the World in 80 Days. His journey is full of love and adventure, but will he return in time and win his bet?

Tickets £15 / £13 concs

Hillingdon Musical Society presents

The Hired ManWed 30 September to Sat 3 October, 7.30pm and Sat 3 October, 2.30pm

Book by Melvyn Bragg, music and lyrics by Howard Goodall.

The Hired Man tells the story of Cumbrian rural and industrial life under the shadow of WWII.

It is a gritty tale of hardship, betrayal and tragedy as well as unity, friendship and love.

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Did She Kill Him?Tuesday 6 October, 10am

A Victorian tale of deception, adultery and arsenic.

Kate Colquhoun talks about her latest book Did She Kill Him?, in the Stables at Manor Farm.

Tickets £5


Dazzling DebutsSaturday 3 October, 6.30pm

An evening with some of the UK’s dazzling new writing talent.

Clare Mackintosh, Rebecca Whitney and Renee Knight join us in the Stables at Manor Farm, to talk about their psychological debuts.

Tickets £7


Crime CentralMonday 5 October, 7pm

An evening with some of the UK’s best crime writers.

Bestselling authors Leigh Russell, Neil White and Elly Griffiths come together at Compass Theatre, to talk about crime writing, their characters and their books.

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RAF 75th Anniversary of the Battle of BritainThursday 8 October, 7.30pm

The London Borough of Hillingdon presents the RAF Northolt’s centenary concert at Winston Churchill Theatre, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

All proceeds will be donated to the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Tickets £7


Lofty Wiseman: How It All StartedTuesday 6 October, 7pm

Join John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman at Wintson Churchill Theatre, as he talks about survival and his 26 years with the SAS, including his time as their Chief Survival Instructor.

The event includes a question and answer session.

Tickets £7


Tracy Borman on Thomas CromwellWednesday 7 October, 7pm

Join Tracy Borman at Winston Churchill Theatre, as she talks about her latest biography, Thomas Cromwell: The Untold Story of Henry VIII’s Most Faithful Servant.

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Unlikely Spies Tuesday 13 October, 7pm

Real-life spies, Klop Ustinov and Geoffrey Pyke lead lives that could hardly have been dreamt up by the best scriptwriters.

Broadcaster Peter Day and Henry Hemming present these astounding stories at Compass Theatre, along with fellow spy-master Mike Rossiter, author of The Spy Who Changed the World.

Tickets £5


Rupert Brooke: Life, Death and MythThursday 8 October, 7pm

Celebrate National Poetry Day with historian Nigel Jones as he talks about English poet Rupert Brooke, in the Stables at Manor Farm.

For more info visit www.nunkie.co.ukTickets £6 - limited capacity so advance booking is advised


Two Ghost Stories by M.R. James Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm

M R James wrote to entertain his friends before The Great War. Robert Lloyd Parry performs the devastatingly scary Casting the Runes and much neglected The Resident at Westminster, both in the Studio at Compass Theatre.

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Benjamin Zephaniah: Poetry Party/Poets of Hillingdon

Saturday 17 October, 10am / 11.30am

Benjamin Zephaniah hosts two events in the Great Barn. At 10am children are invited to a party with fun, food and drink - but poetry instead of music. Then at 11.30am, local poets perform their work and engage in conversation with Benjamin and others.Both events are FREE - reserve places via

www.brunel.ac.uk/literaryfestival

Tickets £14 concs Wed £10 / Thu -Sat £12Tickets ONLY from

klosmusicaltheatre.ticketsource.co.uk 020 8207 2340 [email protected]

KLOS presents

Annie Get Your GunWednesday 14 to Saturday 17 October, 7.30pm and Saturday 17 October, 2.30pm

This classic musical at Winston Churchill Theatre, features rip-roarin’ fun as Annie Oakley sharp-shoots her way to fame – and love. Great songs include They Say It’s Wonderful and There’s No Business Like Show Business.

Tickets £7


Shakespeare and the CountessThursday 15 October, 2pm

Join Dr Chris Laoutaris at Compass Theatre, as he talks about the battle that gave birth to the Globe Theatre.

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The Lost Tudor Princess: Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox

Wednesday 21 October, 7pm

Join author and historian, Alison Weir at Winston Churchill Theatre, as she talks about her latest historical biography The Lost Tudor Princess, that looks at the life of of Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox, whose eventful career spanned

Tickets £7


As Crime Goes ByMonday 19 October, 7pm

Join authors, Jane Thynne, Laura Wilson and Ben Fergusson at Compass Theatre, as they take you back in time, from 1930s Berlin to 1950s London.

Tickets £16 / 3 Concert Package £39 (package not available online)

RAF Music Charitable Trust presents

Esprit De Corps: The Band of HM Royal Marines Collingwood

Tuesday 20 October, 7.30pm

The first of 3 concerts at Winston Churchill Theatre, featuring the finest British Military Bands. All proceeds donated to the Chelsea Pensioners Appeal, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and the RAF Music Charitable Trust.

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Guy Bass - Live and UntamedMonday 26 October, 11am

Join award-winning children’s book author Guy Bass (The Legend of Frog and Stitch Head) for an hour of spectacular entertainment at Winston Churchill Theatre. Guy is also the creator of the Summer Reading Challenge Mungler cards. Suitable for children aged 7 years and over.

Tickets £7


An Evening with Erin KellyThursday 22 October, 7pm

The author of the critically acclaimed psychological thrillers The Poison Tree, The Sick Rose and The Burning Air joins us at Compass Theatre for an ‘in conversation’ event.

Erin Kelly has also written Broadchurch, a novel based on the TV series.

Tickets £2.50


Author Workshop with SC RansomSaturday 24 October, 3pm

Join Sue Ransom, author of the teenage supernatural Small Blue Thing trilogy at her author workshop in the Stables at Manor Farm.

Sue’s workshop is suitable for young people aged 11+

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Stunt Bunny with Tamsyn MurrayTuesday 27 October, 4pm

Introducing Harriet Houdini (aka Stunt Bunny) to Hillingdon! Her wonderful creator Tamsyn Murray will be at Winston Churchill Theatre, talking tricks and flips, with opera-singing poodles and giggling guinea pigs along the way. Suitable for ages 5+



The Dinosaur That Pooped A ShowTuesday 27 October, 11am

Created from the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped picture book series, host Alastair Watson brings the books to life at Winston Churchill Theatre, with the Dinosaur himself! This will be an interactive event that includes dinosaur impressions, drawing, a dinosaur rhyme and gross games. Suitable for ages 5+



The Wimpy Kid ShowTuesday 27 October, 2pm

A must for all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans and great family entertainment at Winston Churchill Theatre. Host Alastair Watson brings the books to life with fun activities including The Wimpy Kid Draw-Along and The Wimp Wars! Quiz. Suitable for ages 8+

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Girls On Tour Afternoon TeaSaturday 31 October, 2pm

Join bestselling authors Sandra Howard, Milly Johnson and Iona Grey in conversation with Clare Hey in the Great Barn at Manor Farm, and brought to you by

www.booksandthecity.co.uk

The latest books by each of the authors will be available to buy.

Tickets £8 / £7 Compass Club

Lyngo Theatre presents

Puss In BootsFriday 30 October, 12pm and 3pm

Would you trust a talking cat? He might turn you from a pauper to a prince – just like the hero of this story, brought to life on stage at Compass Theatre by Patrick Lynch from CBeebies. With puppets, a windmill and some fruit and nuts, this furry tale is the cat’s whiskers! 50 mins, no interval. Suitable for ages 3 to 8

Tickets £7 (includes goody bag, fizz and nibbles)


Girls On Tour Friday 30 October, 6pm

Join bestselling authors Jane Costello, Andy Jones and Paige Toon in conversation with Clare Hey at Winston Churchill Theatre, and brought to you by

www.booksandthecity.co.uk.

The latest books by each of the authors will be available to buy.

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Winston Churchill TheatreTickets Wed £12 / £9 under 16s Thu-Sat £15

/ £12 concs / £9 under 16s. Book ONLY via wosproductions.ticketsource.co.uk (no fee)

or 0333 666 3366 (£1.50 per booking, includes postage)

WOS presents

Scrooge The MusicalWednesday 18 to Saturday 21 November 7.30pm and Saturday 2.30pm

The musical tale of Scrooge and his ghostly visitors, at the Winston Churchill Theatre. Featuring songs like Thank You Very Much, this will be great entertainment for all the family.

Tickets £12

Proscenium presents David Pownall’s

Master ClassWednesday 4 to Saturday 7 November, 7.45pm

In David Pownall’s witty, engrossing play, composers Shostakovich and Prokofiev find themselves confronted by the dictator, Stalin, to be told that their music is corrupt and that they must, “sacrifice their individuality to the needs of the state.” Master Class shows how the power of music shapes and changes lives, politics and history.

Tickets £12 / £11 concs Wed and Thu onlyAlso available from 07856 246517

Ruislip Dramatic Society presents Ray Cooney’s

Funny MoneyWednesday 18 to Saturday 21 November, 7.45pm

Henry Perkins picks up the wrong briefcase on the tube with £935,000 inside! Enter two coppers, one arresting him for erratic behaviour and another asking him to identify the corpse of a murdered man called Henry Perkins! A riotous comedy ensues filled with false names, frantic deceptions and brilliant one-liners from Master of comedy Ray Cooney.

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Friends of Ickenham Hall presents

Compass Christmas!Sunday 29 November, 4pm

The perfect event to get you into the festive mood. Our traditional Christmas concert at Compass Theatre features songs, readings and sketches with performances from many of the local musicians and singers in the Compass community.



Esprit De Corps: The Band of the Irish GuardsTuesday 24 November, 7.30pm

The second of 3 concerts at Winston Churchill Theatre, featuring the finest British Military Bands. All proceeds donated to the Chelsea Pensioners Appeal, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and the RAF Music Charitable Trust.


Players 2 presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s

EvitaWednesday 25 - Saturday 28th November 2015, 7.45pm and Saturday 2.30pm

With one of the most famous and moving musical scores, this story follows Evita’s journey from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion, as she becomes adored by the working-class, despised by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military. Includes the songs; Don’t Cry For Me Argentina and Another Suitcase in Another Hall.

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Esprit De Corps: The Band of the RAF RegimentTuesday 15 December, 7.30pm

The last of 3 concerts at Winston Churchill Theatre, featuring the finest British Military Bands. All proceeds donated to the Chelsea Pensioners Appeal, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and the RAF Music Charitable Trust.

Tickets in advance £5, £3 concs / on the door, all £7

360 Youth Theatre presents

The 360 Youth Theatre Winter ShowThursday 3 to Saturday 5 December, 7.30pm

The title of this show at Compass Theatre, has yet to be confirmed but whatever it is, you can be sure the 360 members (all 13 to 19 year olds from Hillingdon), will work hard to provide another great show.

If you’d like to join 360, please call Matt on 01895 465572.

Tickets £13 / £5 under 16s

Ruislip Lions presents

Rocking Around The Christmas TreeSaturday 12 December, 2.30pm and 7.30pm

We all need a little Christmas magic in the dull December days. Join the Ruislip Lions at Winston Churchill Theatre, in Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.

From rock to opera, this extravaganza with a sensational cast has something for everyone.

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Tickets via Hillingdon Box OfficeUnless otherwise stated, you can book for all the events listed in this brochure via Hillingdon Box Office. Ticket can be booked online any time at

www.hillingdontheatres.uk

You can also book by phone on 01895 673200

or in person at Compass Theatre, from 10.30am to 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday.

AccessCompass Theatre is wheelchair accessible, has space for two wheelchairs in the auditorium and three parking bays for blue badge holders.

Winston Churchill Theatre is wheelchair accessible, has space for 4 wheelchairs in the auditorium and 5 parking bays for blue badge holders.

Compass Theatre including Hillingdon Box Office, Ickenham Hall and Compass StudioGlebe Avenue IckenhamUB10 8PD

Manor Farm including Winston Churchill Theatre, The Stables and The Great Barn Pinn Way Ruislip HA4 7QL

Contact the Music and Theatres Team

01895 277643 [email protected]

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