What's On?

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12th March

compiled by
Newbury & District
Arts Association
New Era Players

  14 Mar - 23 Mar

'Emma' by Jane Austen

Adapted by Paula K. Parker

7:30pm

One of Jane Austen's most-loved novels has been adapted for stage to create a vibrant play which retains the essence of Austen's wit.



The plot centres around the wealthiest young lady in Highbury, Emma Woodhouse, who fancies herself as a skilled matchmaker, based on her belief that she brought together her former governess and a local squire, Mr Weston. She takes under her wing a young girl, Harriet Smith, who has many personal attractions but is of 'questionable' birth. Emma believes that she can find Harriet a more eligible match than the worthy farmer, Mr Martin, who has already offered Harriet his hand in marriage. Much of the ensuing drama revolves around the many misunderstandings and missteps such matchmaking involves. Emma's machinations are observed by her oldest friend, Mr Knightley, who thoroughly disapproves of her meddling.



The New Era Players present Emma on Thursday 14th to Saturday 16th March, then Monday 18th to Tuesday 19th, and Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd March 2024 at the New Era Theatre, Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury RG14 6NU. Tickets are £12 each and are available online at ticketsource.co.uk/new-era-players. For other enquiries, email the Box Office at boxoffice@neweraplayers.org or call 07919 916009. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.


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Downe House School

  17 March

Vivaldi's Gloria

5:00pm

Downe House's award-winning choir, Polyphonix, and Year 9 choir, In Harmony, perform Vivaldi's Gloria.



The School's leading orchestral ensemble and choirs will also present works by Mozart, Whitcare, Gjeilo, and Tchaikovsky.



Free admission with a retiring collection for Christian Aid.



Early booking recommended to avoid disappointment!



Box_office: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vivaldis-gloria-st-johns-church-newbury-tickets-838535069967


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Continuing this week

Dennis Greensmith

  6 Mar - 22 May

Learn Spanish and Classical Guitar

10:00am

This fun and friendly course learning to play Spanish and Classical Guitar will be held in small groups at the beautiful Waterside Centre Newbury. The course is designed for complete beginners to playing finger style guitar or those wanting to further develop into this style of playing. We will be learning to read music as well. The course is held over 10 one hour sessions for only £80. You will receive a FREE tutor book and full support (including on-line back lessons) from the Newbury Guitar teacher Dennis Greensmith.



Further information is provided in the link which explains what equipment you will need. For booking please email Dennis at teaching@greensmith.info or call 07387 402672.


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New Era Players

  3 Mar - 14 Apr

Portraits That Play

10:30am

New Era Players, as part of the Art in the Foyer series, presents PORTRAITS THAT PLAY, a new exhibition by Ellie Kerr-Smiley. Ellie skilfully balances traditional portraiture and abstraction, creating portraits that tell stories - or perhaps conceal them. Please come and join Ellie at the Open Evening on Friday 8th March from 6-7.30pm. Or you could try one of the Coffee Mornings on Sunday 3rd March, Saturday 23rd March and Sunday 14th April from 10.30am - noon.  The exhibition will be on display during New Era Players performances of ?Emma? in March.



Find us at New Era Theatre, St George's Centre, Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, RG14 6NU. For further information, visit www.elliekerrsmiley.com or email Ellie on ellie@elliekerrsmiley.com


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OCTC Craft and Gift Fair

  2 Mar - 23 May

Loving Earth Exhibition

10:00am
Exhibition open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and first Saturday of the month

An exhibition of over 70 textile panels made for the Loving Earth Quaker Arts Project. Each panel is designed and made to represent the environmental concerns of each of the makers.



Exhibition open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and first Saturday of the month, 10am to 4pm. Admission charge £5



Box_office: octc@live.com


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is supported by:
West Berkshire District Council