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The MsFits have areal talent for theone-woman show,Munro’s sharpobservationsperfectlycomplimentedby Knowles’sstorytelling ability- EDINBURGHEVENING NEWSAn especially eloquent mixtureof the old and the new- NEW YORK TIMESMsFits Theatre CompanyMad, Bad & DangerousTo KnowSat 2 Apr 7.30pmMay’s a bit maaaad! Hitting 60’s not going tostop her having a good time! Matti is baaaad!She may be only a child but she could curdleyour rum punch! Mia is glamorous, ageless andcould be a little bit… DANGEROUS TO KNOW!Families, friendships and pure fantasy, it hasto be the latest one woman comedy dramafrom The MsFits, starring award-winningactress Fiona Knowles and multi-awardwinningplaywright Rona Munro, a partnershipspanning over two decades and 18 one womanshows including Sex & Chocolate, Stick Grannyon the Roof Rack, Women on the Verge of a TJunction, Secrets, Lies & DIY, Fur Coat & MagicKnickers and Women Behaving Madly.Stalls £10 / £9, Circle £12, Box Seat £14,TAMs £8The Tannahill WeaversThu 7 Apr 7.30pmThe Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland’spremier traditional bands. Their diverserepertoire spans the centuries with firedriveninstrumentals, topical songs, andoriginal ballads and lullabies. Their musicdemonstrates to old and young alike therich and varied musical heritage of theCeltic people. These versatile musicianshave received worldwide accolades for theirexuberant performances and outstandingrecording efforts that seemingly can’t getbetter...yet continue to do just that.If you like Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, thenyou’ll definitely enjoy The Tannahill Weavers.Stalls £12.50 / £10.50, Circle £14,Box Seat £16Hull Truck Theatre CompanyLady Chatterley’s LoverFri 8 Apr 7.30pm Recommended for ages 14+: This play contains strong language and adult scenesThe legendary Hull Truck Theatre Company -quite simply one of the best touring theatrecompanies in the world - return to The Maltingswith a theatrical masterpiece based on one ofhistory’s most controversial works of fiction.Lady Chatterley’s Lover chronicles Lady ConstanceChatterley’s maturation as a woman and as asensual being. She comes to despise her weak,ineffectual husband - rendered impotent by ahorrific injury in the Great War - and to love OliverMellors, the gamekeeper on her husband’s estate.In the process of leaving her husband for Mellors,Lady Chatterley moves from the heartless,bloodless world of the intelligentsia andaristocracy into a vital and profound connectionrooted in sensuality and sexual fulfillment.Written in 1925, D.H. Lawrence’s controversialwork was banned from sale until 1960 for its frankand explicit depiction of sex and its portrayal of apassionate and adulterous love affair. Years aheadof its time this work deals with sexual taboos thatare still present in society even today.Stalls £12 / £10, Circle £14, Box Seat £164TheatreMusicBook now on 01289 330 999 Theatre 5

Fast-moving, dramatic, performed withdemonic energy and sly polish - this is atriumph for all concerned.- THE HERALDWonderfully atmospheric. Dripping decadence andcruelty, it seduces and manipulates its audience... Nastyin the nicest possible way- THE GUARDIANAbsolutely LeglessSat 9 Apr 2.30pm & 7.30pmLast year, tickets for this superb show soldout in weeks. And now Absolutely Legless,a traditional Irish Dance Group based inEdinburgh, returns to The Maltings with anadditional matinée performance by demand.Inspired by the Irish hard and soft shoetraditions, Absolutely Legless perform originaldances in a relaxed and informal manner whileremaining faithful to their roots. The dancerscombine the grace of the soft shoes with thepower and rhythmic precision of the hard shoesto provide a truly exhilarating experience.This approach is reflected in the music fromthe live band. The unique line-up of fiddles,flutes and guitar play new arrangements oftraditional and original airs, jigs and reels.The combination of the energy of the dancersand Celtic rhythms of the band entertainsaudiences every time - explaining whyAbsolutely Legless receive standing ovations allover the world.absolutelylegless.co.ukStalls £12.50 / £10.50 concs,Circle £14.50, Box Seat £16.50David Hughes Dance ProductionsThe Red RoomWed 13 Apr 7.30pm Contains scenes of mild sex and violenceStunning piece of work... the performances aremasterful in their control… bold, vulgar, decadentand cruel... both serene and visceral - THE STAGEThe reviews speak for themselves. The Maltings isdelighted to have secured a presentation of thedance event that has left audiences speechless allover the country. This piece of dance theatre hasto be seen to be believed.David Hughes and Al Seed present their criticallyacclaimed, award-winning interpretation of EdgarAllan Poe’s classic tale The Masque of the Red Death.Pestilence, decadence, grotesquery… Barricadedin his opulent abbey-mansion, a prince entertainsa party of debauched revellers whilst the worldIntense and complex... performed flawlessly- THE FINANCIAL TIMESoutside teeters on the brink of plague-riddenapocalypse. But, as long as the wine flows and themusicians play what reason have they to care?Capturing the underlying themes of mortality,hedonism, madness and the end of the world, thediverse company of performers weave a multitudeof dance traditions - ballet, breakdancing,contemporary dance, Bharatanatyam - with highoctanephysical theatre to create a contemporaryand visually-shocking horror show for the stage.davidhughesdance.co.ukStalls £12 / £10 concs, Circle £14,Box Seat £156Dancemaltingsberwick.co.ukBook now on 01289 330 999 Dance 7

Gordon has made the Americansongbook his own - THE GUARDIANBrilliant!... the attention to detail is amazing!- TAKE THAT MEMBER JASON ORANGE[In Todd Gordon] Frank Sinatra meetsTony Bennett - THE TIMESTodd Gordon Sings the Tony Bennett SongbookSat 16 Apr 7.30pmThe Maltings is delighted to present Mr ToddGordon, one of the country’s most popular singersand entertainers (THE SCOTSMAN), who sings theTony Bennett Songbook at The Maltings for onenight only.Tony Bennett’s joyous and carefully craftedperformances resonate with audiences worldwidewho enjoy hearing classic songs from a classic era.Sharing Bennett’s love for this material isTodd Gordon, one of Britain’s finest jazz andswing singers.Recently, Todd met the legendary crooner andsubsequently received the go-ahead from theBennett family to devise and produce a showdevoted to the songs that Tony Bennett madehis own.Come and join Todd for this wonderful celebrationof song, including The Good Life, I Wanna BeAround, Smile, For Once in My Life, Something,Maybe This Time and of course, I Left My Heart inSan Francisco.A perfect romantic night out in the hands of atruly superb singer.Stalls £14 / £12 concs, Circle £16,Box Seat £18Re-Take That... with ‘Robbie Williams’Thu 21 Apr 8pmBerwick, the boys are back following yet anotheramazing visit last May. This time it’s an extraspecialoccasion, because now the original gangis back together - yes, hello “Robbie Williams”,their set includes the very latest Gary/Robbie hit,Shame, and they’re performing with their own livehouse band.This is an impressive, high-energy tribute to thebest boy band ever, Take That. Don’t miss anothergreat night of songs, dancing, costume changes,lighting and oh yes, those incredible pyrotechnics.The guys will reprise all of the beloved hits and willwant you to join in - Back for Good, Shine, RelightMy Fire, Babe, Rule The World, It Only Takes AMinute, Never Forget, Patience, A Million LoveSongs, Could It Be Magic, Pray, Shame and more.This is a perfect way to warm up for the actualTake That/Robbie reunion tour that kicks off inMay 2011. Round up a group of friends for aspectacularly fun night out (buy 10 tickets getthe 11th free). The more the merrier!retakethat.comFacebook: Re-Take ThatTwitter: @RETAKETHATStalls £10, Circle £12.50, Box Seat £158 Musicmaltingsberwick.co.uk Book now on 01289 330 999Music 9

Witty, clever, at times breathtakinglyfunny comedy- THE SUNDAY TIMESSheer unadulteratedpleasure! ExpectThomas’s words andcharacters to be broughtwonderfully to life...A simply unmissableoffering- SCOTLAND ONSUNDAYI had forgotten theextraordinary physicalityof his performance. Hebecomes the characters...[He] left the audiencestunned. It is a tourde force which madethe eighty minutes orso pass so quickly thatthe audience lost allsense of time. - BRITISHTHEATRE GUIDEPhil McIntyre Entertainments Ltd.Mark Thomas: Extreme Rambling (Walking The Wall)Fri 22 Apr 8pm Age guidance 16+Moving and inspiring... as gripping as any liveperformance you will see - THE GUARDIANA brilliant investigative journalist disguisedas a comedian…very funny indeed- THE DAILY TELEGRAPHIntelligent, impassioned, informed anger is acomedy tool and Thomas uses it like a mastercraftsman - THE SCOTSMANFollowing his sell-out nationwide show TheManifesto, award-winning comedian and activistMark Thomas returns with his brand new show:Extreme Rambling (Walking The Wall).Never one to take the easy option, Markdecided to go rambling in the Middle Eastand walked the entire length of the IsraeliSeparation Barrier crossing between the Israeliand the Palestinian sides.This is the story of 300,000 settlers, a 750 km wall,six arrests, one stoning, too much hummus and asimple question... “Can you ever get away from itall with a good walk?”markthomasinfo.comStalls £14.50 / £10, Circle £16.50,Box Seat £19Little Howard and the MagicPencil of Life & DeathSat 23 Apr 2pmThe best Kids show we’ve seen at the Edinburgh FringeFestival- FAMILIES MAGAZINEThis has to be one of the most magical double acts onthe circuit, as entertaining and educational for adults asfor little ones- BRITISH THEATRE GUIDEFollowing the huge success of their massively popularBBC TV & CBBC series (Little Howard’s Big Question) BigHoward and the animated six year old Little Howard arepacking their bags and heading for a tour of the UK withtheir hit live show.Bursting out of the TV set and onto the stage thisunique family show features sing-a-long songs,innovative 3D animation and hilarious interactive standupto keep all ages entertained. Little Howard will becausing plenty of mischief as he appears on screen totalk to the audience and annoy Big Howard.littlehoward.co.uk£10.50 / £8.50 concs, Family £32Theatre Tours Int’l & Guy Masterson Prods.Fern HillFri 29 Apr 7.30pmIn 2009, an audience at The Maltings was treated toa simply extraordinary one-man performance of DylanThomas’s Under Milk Wood by Guy Masterson, one ofthe finest stage actors working in the world today.We have spent months negotiating his return with thisacclaimed sequel, Fern Hill - the show that won Guy TheStage Award for Acting Excellence.The programme includes three of Thomas’ wonderfulshort stories plus a selection of his greatest verseincluding Fern Hill, Do Not Go Gentle Into That GoodNight and Death Shall Have No Dominion.Do not miss this award winning performance ‘ofstaggering energy and invention’ (THE SCOTSMAN),brilliantly conjuring Dylan Thomas’ romantic lyricismand passion, unforgettably illuminating his masteryof language. A must for all actors, would-be actors,Dylan Thomas fans - and anyone who wants to have anevening they will never forget.Stalls £12.50 / £11 concs, Circle £13,Box Seat £1510Comedymaltingsberwick.co.ukBook now on 01289 330 999 Theatre 11

One Man, one guitar and a voice sentexpress-mail from heaven- TIME OUT MAGAZINETiny VolcanoesSat 30 Apr 7.30pmAge guidance 16+ (very strong language)An outstanding and thought-provoking piece ofcontemporary theatre by award-winning national andinternationally renowned Paines Plough, coming toBerwick as part of a brief national tour.Strap yourselves in for a full throttle rollercoaster ridethrough the dilapidated attractions of broken Britain,exposing the millions of tiny volcanoes bubbling upthrough our green and pleasant land... The Great BritishBulldog has been usurped by snarling hybrids. Thebowler hat has morphed into the hoodie. The culture ofpolite society is now a culture of blame and hatred asour land of hope and glory is torn into extremes. Twoactors play a host of characters in a fast-paced, hilariousand excoriating inquisition into noble old Blighty thatfuses theatre, comedy, dance and tub-thumping tunes.With hymns…painesplough.com | orchardproject.comTiny Volcanoes has been developed with support fromthe Orchard Project Theatre Residency ProgramStalls £12 / £10 concs, Circle £14,Box Seat £15This guy is the real deal, and that’swhat makes him the star he is - DONWILLIAMSKieran Goss: Live & SoloThu 5 May 7.30pmThe sense of fun is tremendous, the playingfirst rate and the songs are sheer quality. Theencores were genuine, but only because theman is too - THE IRISH TIMESKieran Goss is one of the most giftedperformers touring today. He has an amazingability to reach out to his audience and connectwith them in a very special way.Long hailed as one of Ireland’s leadingsongwriters and performers, Kieran Goss’smusic has won him fans across the globe. But ifhis songs have made him a star, his live showshave made him a legend. Live on stage is whereKieran Goss really shines.This is a rare chance to see Kieran performinglive and solo. Don’t miss it!kierangoss.commyspace.com/kierangoss£12.50 / £11.50 concs, Circle £15.50,Box Seat £17.50, TAMs £5Hexham Book FestivalSpoken Word 2011Fri 6 MayChris Mullin - 6.30pmThe former Labour MP for Sunderland South who wonfame for his acerbic insiders’ chronicle of New Labourin A View From the Foothills returns with anotherdissection of the tumultuous Blair and Brown yearsin Decline and Fall-Diaries 2005-2010. Expect bitinggossip and witty insights into the death throes of theNew Labour experiment.Maggie O’Farrell - 8pmMaggie unravels the complexities of women’s livesand exposes the secrets and betrayals that lie buriedbeneath a family’s surface. Her fifth novel and winnerof the Costa 2010 prize, The Hand That First Held Mine,lays bare love and motherhood in a compelling portraitof two women set in 1950s London.+PLUSHexham Book Festival WorkshopsThu 28 AprFor adults and children - see p.41 for further info.hexhambookfestival.co.ukStalls £7 / £6 concs, Circle £9,Box Seat £12UPGRADE to both for £3 per ticketNorthumberland Theatre Co./InterACT4PlayFri 6 May 7.30pm4Play returns to The Maltings with 4 brand new30-minute plays by 4 talented up-and-comingplaywrights:Jailbait by Freddie MachinSunny by Sally TorodeThe Final Ballad of Fanny Driverby Alexander ClarkThe Plastic Chairs by Clive HollandFour different plays projecting the absurdityof life, love, truth and hope. Performed anddirected by InterACT, the northern region’stheatre training ensemble managed byNorthumberland Theatre Company.northumberlandtheatre.co.ukFacebook: Northumberland Theatre Company£6.50 / £5.50 concsHenry Travers Studio12TheatreMusicBook now on 01289 330 999 Theatre 13

Opera Della LunaDie FledermausSat 7 May 7.30pmBrilliant, not to mention hilarious... The mostenjoyable evening for ages - OPERA NOWIt’s hilarious, with impeccable timing and a perfectrapport with the audience - WHATSONSTAGE.COMDie Fledermaus (The Bat) is one of the world’smost famous operettas, and it now gets aglittering new look by the superb and innovativeOpera della Luna - the same company thatdelighted audiences with their two previousshows at The Maltings (HMS Pinafore in 2010and The Sorcerer in February). They now turntheir hand to the “waltz king”, Johann Strauss,and this most sparkling of scores.Dr Falke was once left to wander home, drunk,and dressed as a bat, by his friend Gabriel vonEisenstein. To exact his revenge he arranges forEisenstein to attend an extremely risqué party atthe home of the outrageous Russian aristocrat,Prince Orlofsky, and there Eisenstein seduces amysterious Hungarian countess, who is in fact hisown wife in disguise.Hilarious, brilliant, virtuoso, unmissable. Comesseriously recommended by The Maltings team.By Johann StraussDirected by Jeff ClarkeDesigned by Csanyi-WillsStalls £15.50 / £14.50 concs, Circle £16,Box Seat £17Visible Fictions and Scottish OperaClockworkFri 13 May 7.30pm Suitable for ages 8+, Running time: 1hr 10mins.The Maltings is delighted to welcome the resultof a ground-breaking co-production by VisibleFictions and the unrivalled Scottish Opera: asurreal and exciting adaptation of Philip Pullman’soriginal masterpiece which comes to The Maltingson its debut national tour.A dark folk tale of a Prince with a clockwork heart,and a story that won’t stop telling itself,no matter how much the characters try... A classicchildren’s book given the Theatre Alchemiststreatment - live music, puppetry, projection, anda few surprises!It is the night before the unveiling of anew clockwork figure for the great clock ofGlockenheim, but when the strange and sinisterDr. Kalmenius appears, things start to take a turnfor the worse... Something or someone must endup in the clock, but what... or who?Told through a captivating mix of puppetry, liveaction, music and song, Clockwork takes you to aworld where past merges into present, life mergeswith machine, and fiction becomes scarily real.visiblefictions.co.ukscottishopera.org.ukStalls £12 / £10 concs, Circle £14,Box Seat £1614Theatremaltingsberwick.co.ukBook now on 01289 330 999 Theatre 15

A classic observational humorist,a stand-up superstar- TIME OUT NEW YORKBy the end, the audience isin danger of collapsing withlaughter- LONDON EVENING STANDARDThe highest achiever theEdinburgh Festival has seenthis decade- THE TIMESSkerryvore& The Simple TouchSat 18 Jun 7.30pmSkerryvore are Scotland’s best Trad-rock bandand are set for world domination - John Dingwall,Music Editor, DAILY RECORDSix of the best musical ambassadors Scotland couldhave ever wished for... a living, breathing, 12-leggedparty waiting to happen -THE FALKIRK HERALDScotland’s SKERRYVORE is ‘a Runrig for the 21stcentury’ (Herald) featuring blazing bagpipes,fiddle and accordions, electrically fused withfunky rhythms and soul-gripping songs. They haveperformed worldwide from Chicago to Beijing andcloser to home at T in the Park.Following their May 2010 Berwick performancesupporting Donnie Munro, the East Lothianfive-piece Celtic rock band THE SIMPLE TOUCHare looking forward to their return to TheMaltings’ stage.thesimpletouch.commyspace.com/thesimpletouchThis show was rescheduled from its original date of 3 Dec 2010.Stalls £12 / £10 concs,Circle & Box Seat £14Phil McIntyre Entertainments Ltd.Mark WatsonFri 1 Jul 8pm Age guidance 14+The multi-award winning comedian and hostof BBC’s We Need Answers, Never Mind TheBuzzcocks and a Mock The Week regular andstar of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson MakesThe World Substantially Better, Mark Watsonfinally returns to the road in the UK, with his mostpersonal, most surprising and funniest show yet.Total sell-out seasons at the Montreal, Melbourne,Mark’s one of the UK’s finest live comedians,whose shows invariably leave the audience happy,exhausted and wanting more.We recommend early booking to avoiddisappointment.Stalls £14 / £12 concs, Circle £16,Box Seat £18skerryvore.comSydney and Edinburgh Festivals indicate that26 Musicmaltingsberwick.co.uk Book now on 01289 330 999Comedy 27

Dolly: The ShowSat 9 Jul 7.30pmBack in Berwick by popular demand following the August2010 show! Join us as the 2011 tour kicks up the dust andtakes you on a musical journey through Dolly’s early daysto her arena concerts of today.Dolly is a legend - an award winning singer, composer,musician, actress and author. This two-hour show,featuring a full cast of singers, dancers and superbmusicians, is packed with all of Dolly’s greatest hits,including 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You, Islands in theStream, Jolene, Here You Come Again, Coat of ManyColors and many more.The show stars Jeanne Jordan, who was introduced tocountry music by the Gibb brothers (the Bee Gees) inLA. Jeanne was present at many of the Gibbs recordingsessions, including - incredibly - the recording of DollyParton & Kenny Rogers worldwide hit, Islands in theStream. Joining the cast for 2011 is the young and verytalented 16 year-old Melissa Gold.This is really more like a party than a show - don’t miss it!dollypartonshow.comStalls £18 / £17 concs, Circle £19,Box Seat £20Tyneside Chamber OrchestraMusic from EnglandSun 10 Jul 5pmFollowing their very well-received concert ona delightful summer’s evening in July 2010,The Maltings is pleased to welcome back theTyneside Chamber Orchestra, this time undertheir new conductor Denis McCaldin.The orchestra will present works by English and Irishcomposers together with recent works for recorder tobe played by soloist John Turner. The afternoon willconclude with the first ever performance of Fantasiaon Geordie Tunes by Peter Hope.Programme:G F Handel Concerto Grosso in A minor Op 6 No 4Edward Elgar Chansons de nuit & de matinJohn Gardner Petite Suite for treble recorder & stringsJohn Casken Sequence for recorder & bellsPeter Warlock Capriol SuitePeter Hope Fantasia on Geordie Tunes for descantrecorder & strings (world premiere)Pre-concert workshop:Pied Pipers - Meet the recordersSun 10 July 4.15pmFor more information please go tomaltingsberwick.co.uk or contact the Box Office.£8 / £1 Children (16 & under)Henry Travers StudioChumbawambaSat 23 Jul 7.30pmThe band still retains the capacity to makeyou smile, dance, laugh and furrow your brow -sometimes all at the same time - BBCYes, Chumbawamba are coming to Berwick!Don’t miss the beloved British band best knownfor the massive 1997 worldwide hit, Tubthumping(I Get Knocked Down), as well as Amnesia, EnoughIs Enough (with MC Fusion), Timebomb, Top of theWorld (Ole, Ole, Ole) and Add Me.With a career spanning nearly three decades,the band has played anarcho-punk, popinfluenceddance music, a cappella, choral musicand world music. More recently they’ve armedthemselves with acoustic guitars, accordion,trumpet, five-part harmonies and a bucketful ofattitude to promote their 17th album ABCDEFGthat includes such diverse topics as wearingof iPods in public places, censorship of musicunder repressive regimes and Simon Cowell’scome-uppance.The smoother sound of the band does not reflecta shift of their politics however. Fans can pre-ordera copy of In Memoriam - Margaret Thatcher, tobe released on the day the ex-PM waves a finalfarewell.chumba.commyspace.com/acoustichumbawambaStalls £14 / £12 concs, Circle £15,Box Seat £1728 Musicmaltingsberwick.co.uk Book now on 01289 330 999 Music 29

Abba Mia!Fri 29 Jul 8pmThe Maltings is delighted to welcome the criticallyacclaimed tribute Abba Mia! in a venue premiere.Abba Mia! is a stunning musical tribute to theSwedish super-group Abba, that rocked the 70’sand topped the music charts all over the worldfor over a decade. Abba is easily one of the mostpopular bands of all time and left a legacy ofunforgettable hits that will last forever.Abba Mia! is a tribute band that faithfully recreatesthat magical sound with vocal and musicalaccuracy that is almost unbelievable. Whether youare new to Abba or a long time fan, Abba Mia! isone show you do not want to miss.Abba Mia! features six talented performers whocrank out song after song by the legendarySwedish group. Those irresistible Abba hits,twenty-two in all, are the heart and soul of thisamazing re-creation of one of the best-lovedbands of all time. The music and harmonies aretruer than true and will easily be recognised asone of the most authentic reproductions of theAbba sound in the world today.But perhaps most importantly, it’s a Swedishworld of fun! Abba Mia! Forever!Stalls £15 / £14 concs, Circle £17.50,Box Seat £19The Idle Dream Theatre CompanyThe Station: FourstonesThu 4 Aug 7.30pm…it’s a virtuoso performance, poignant andintensely physical…This is first-rate writingperformed by a supremely talented actor- BRISTOL EVENING POSTAll the way from Bristol, The Maltings is proud topresent a touching piece of theatre set in our veryown county.From a deserted railway platform Al explainshow he found himself searching for a tropicalrainforest. In Northumberland.The Station: Fourstones is the journey of someonetrying to connect with a Grandad he never knewhe had. Funny, poetic, sad and beautiful, it provesto be an adventure doomed to fail but willedto triumph. The Idle Dream is a collective of Bristolbased artists who create and explore worlds withvisual impact. They make diverse work exploringphysical theatre, new writing, visual nonsense andheartbroken aspirations.theidledream.co.ukSupported by Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Bristol andTobacco Factory Theatre through PrototypeWritten and performed by Malcolm HamiltonDirected by Nick Young£10 / £8 concsHenry Travers Studio30 Musicmaltingsberwick.co.uk Book now on 01289 330 999Theatre 31

ScochaFri 19 Aug 8pmA high octane night out. Full of energy, passionand the true sound of Scotland...The Maltings are delighted to welcome backthe hit Scottish band Scocha, following theirsecond sold-out concert in December last year.Scocha are Scotland’s pioneers of Folk ‘n’ Roll.From their roots on the ITV Clans series theyhave developed into an extremely popularinternational act.A Scocha concert is packed full of variety.Widely acclaimed new original songs,combine with traditional favourites broughtto life in the Scocha style. From ballads to footstompers, anthems to art, all heart felt anddelivered with passion.It’s Ladies Night!Dirty Dancing & Lady GaGa tributeFri 26 Aug 8pmYes, it’s another Ladies Night so get a group ofgirlfriends together for a fabulous evening ofmusic and dancing - don’t miss it! For everyticket sold to a woman, one male companioncan come along for free!Dirty Dancing:The Time of Your LifeThe song and dance spectacular returns with thesongs and sensationally sexy dancing from theiconic film.We recommend early booking to avoiddisappointment - Scocha ALWAYS sell out.Big Girls Don’t CryFri 5 Aug 7.30pmWith four guys bursting on to the stage,resplendent in their pastel coloured jackets, greatvocals, fabulous backing band, superb staging, firstclass choreography and excellent lighting...we were witnessing the amazing talents of TheEast Coast Boys - ENCORE MAGAZINEFollowing a full-house performance atThe Maltings in July 2010, join us again forthis celebration of the incomparable musicof Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons featuringthe East Coast Boys.This totally live show is guaranteed to have youdancing in the aisles with hits like Sherry, GreaseIs The Word, Bye Bye Baby, Stay, Silence is Golden,Working My Way Back to You Babe, Oh What aNight, plus many more...Four very talented guys, their great backing bandand two hours of superb music - the perfectsummer’s evening!eastcoastboys.bizStalls £16 / £15 concs, Circle £17,Box Seat £18Stalls £13 / £11 concs, Circle £15,Box Seat £17.50GagaliciousAn outrageous, breathtaking, risqué and amazingtribute to the reining princess of pop, Lady GaGa.Stalls £12.50 / £11 concs, Circle £15,Box Seat £1832 Musicmaltingsberwick.co.uk Book now on 01289 330 999Music 33

Peter Roughead and theTweed River Jazz BandFirst Sunday monthly6 Mar (8pm), and 8.30pm on 3 Apr,1 May, 3 Jul, 7 AugPeter Roughead and the Tweed River Jazz Band continuetheir free performances in the luxurious surroundings ofthe Stage Door Bar.Trumpeter Peter Roughead has been playing the muchlovedtraditional New Orleans-style of jazz for nearlysixty years. He is an honorary citizen of the City of NewOrleans and has performed with some of the brightestand best in the business. It’s no wonder that he andhis band have over the years remained the best NewOrleans-style outfit in the region.This is an opportunity to enjoy some great jazz for free,with donations benefiting the British Heart Foundationgratefully accepted.Matt Seattle BandFri 11 Mar 7.30pmA sonic carpet of pipes, accordion, guitar and MiddleEastern percussion to transport you from the Eildonsto Elfland.£8.50 / £6.50 concs, TAMs ticket £5.50Henry Travers StudioAntic Hay Folk BandSun 20 Mar & Sun 22 May 7pmTwo free shows with the Borders-based three-piecefolk band.Free | Stage Door BarFree/Donation | Stage Door BarLongridge Towers SchoolAnnieFri & Sat 11 & 12 Mar 7.30pmThe story of a spirited, red-headed orphan who decidesto run away to find her parents. Her luck improves whenbillionaire Oliver ‘Daddy’ Warbucks decides to invite anorphan to spend a week with him... Featuring muchlovedmusical numbers such as It’s a Hard Knock Life,You’re Never Dressed Without a Smile and, of course,Tomorrow, the Longridge Towers production of Annie issure to be enjoyed by audiences young and old.By kind permission of Josef Weinberger LtdMusic by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin CharninDirected by Lydia LeeStalls £7.50 / £5.50 concs, Circle £8.50,Box Seat £10, Family £21Berwick Operatic SocietySingin’ in the RainWed-Sat 23-26 Mar 7.30pm nightly2.30pm Sat MatinéeFollowing the huge success of last year’s production ofCarousel, Berwick Operatic Society return with Singin’in the Rain, one of the most-loved and celebratedmusicals of all time. Singin’ in the Rain contains all ofthe ingredients of an iconic musical, in fact, it helpedset the standard: unforgettable songs, legendary danceroutines, swashbuckling heroes, glamorous film stars andhilarious side kicks - not to mention a villain or two...By kind permission of Josef Weinberger LtdScreenplay by Betty Comeden & Adolph GreenSongs by Nacio Herb Brown & Arthur FreedDirected by Wendy PaynMusical Director Diana Harris£9.50 / £8 concs, £7 Matinée onlyMusicTheatre35

The Breakwater Light:Re-scored Sugg. Cert USun 10 Apr 7.30pmA unique evening featuring exciting collaborations betweena local filmmaker and several local musicians and bands,from backgrounds ranging from folk to electronica.Each musician was invited to write and perform a newsoundtrack for a seven-minute silent film. The bandsinvolved include leading local artists The WarehouseAnnouncement, Espionage of the Loc, Secret GangHandshakes and Roys Iron DNA, to name a few. The film,The Breakwater Light - a haunting and intimate explorationof delusion set in Berwick - was originally screened as partof the 2007 Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival.£5Berwick Broadcasting Corporation in association withThe Maltings TheatreSunday Nightsby the FiresideMonthly third Sunday 17 Apr, 15 May,19 Jun, 17 Jul, 21 Aug 7pmThe local theatre group continues its monthlyfree performances of 1940s-style radio showsperformed live before your very eyes - ‘original,inventive, humorous and thoroughly entertaining’(Berwick Advertiser). The actors are sharpeningtheir cut glass accents in anticipation!Facebook: Berwick Broadcasting CorporationFacebook: Helen SimmsFree/DonationHenry Travers StudioSpittal Variety GroupYou Can’t Stop The Beat:50 Golden Years of Spittal Variety GroupThu - Sat 9 - 11 Jun 7:15pm nightly & 2.15pm Sat MatinéeYet Another Rollicking GoodBand NightFri 15 Apr 8.30pm, Fri 17 Jun 9pm,Fri 22 Jul 9pmThe Berwick-based promoters who brought you the CharityShindiggery in June 2010 present another fabulous nightof entertainment featuring some of the best bands andmusical acts in the area. Join us to bring back the legendaryband nights of old! A cut of profits will go to charity.For full line up details visit strawpuppet.co.uk.£4.50Henry Travers StudioHoly Trinity School: Steel PansThu 26 May 6pmCome and enjoy the result of a week-long projectin association with the Sage Gateshead. Years2, 3 & 4 along with staff and parents give it allthey’ve got!£4 / £3 concsTo celebrate their 50th Anniversary year of stageproductions, Spittal Variety Group (SVG) presenta compilation of pantomimes, musicals andvariety shows from the past 50 years.In January as part of its 50th anniversary, SVGpresented the glittering pantomime Cinderella,the first pantomime the group produced backin 1963.Throughout its history SVG has produced 49pantomimes, 19 musicals and 13 variety showsto entertain the people of Berwick Borough in StJohn’s Hall, Spittal, then at The Berwick Playhouseand now on stage at The Maltings Theatre.Join SVG for a special evening aboard theShowboat, stopping off at Brigadoon, Oklahomaand South Pacific, and if we’re lucky we’ll catcha glimpse of Finian’s Rainbow. Bring along TheBoyfriend and My Fair Lady. Who knows, Annie,Oliver, Gigi and Calamity Jane may be there. Meand My Girl will definitely make it and hopefullyAnnie won’t get her gun! But remember, AnythingGoes during an evening of singing and dancingyou won’t want to miss.£9 / £7 concs, Family £3036MusicTheatreBook now on 01289 330 999 Music 37

Maltings:Community EventsFrom March-August 2011TAMs Tea DanceSun 6 Mar 2pm-4.30pmHenry Travers Studio£2.50 TAMs, £4.50 non-membersThird Age Maltings tea dances have become some what ofa tradition, including the wonderful music provided by IsobelSwanston and Graham Gee.Berwick Trade Union CouncilInternational Women’sDay Centenary - LectureHow Far We’ve Come in the WorkplaceTue 8 Mar 7pmStage Door BarMore info at maltingsberwick.co.ukBerwick Trade Union CouncilInternational Women’sDay Centenary - CelebrationsSun 13 Mar 10am-9pmVarious events, prices & locations. Detailed info atmaltingsberwick.co.ukOpen Mic / Open ArtMonthly - Second Sunday 7.30pm13 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 12 Jun,10 Jul, 14 AugStage Door Bar & Travers StudioOpen MicThese sessions give anyone the opportunity to showcasetheir musical skills in front of a live audience. Come alongto take part or just give the performers your support whileenjoying the excellent drinks and atmosphere offered atthe beautifully refurbished Stage Door Bar.Open ArtThis is an opportunity to explore your visual artform -such as digital photography, design, illustration, textilesand creative writing.TAMs Singing WorkshopWed 16 Mar 2pm-3.30pmHenry Travers StudioTAMs free, £2.50 non-membersThe popular Third Age Maltings workshop led by WendyPayn and Alison Coates.Militaria FairSun 20 Mar & Sun 17 Jul 10am-3pmHenry Travers Studio£2.50From David Douglas Militaria Fairs (organisers of theScotch Corner and Kingston Park Militaria Fairs).Berwick Farmers’ MarketMonthly - Last Sunday 10am-1.30pm27 Mar, 24 Apr, 29 May, 26 Jun,31 Jul, 28 AugHenry Travers StudioBrowse & buy fresh, locally grown produce and meatas well as mouthwatering cakes, bread and pastries,and herbal products too! For more info contact DerekSharman through the Box Office.Pub QuizMonthly - Last Sunday 7.30pm27 March, 24 Apr,29 May, 26 Jun,24 Jul, 28 AugStage Door Bar£1.50Are you the quiz master?Prove it! Maximum 4 people perteam. Early arrival recommended- places fill up fast (bar opens at6pm). Prizes include a £20 bartab (that can be used on the night)and free film tickets.Fashion for CharityFri 15 Apr 7pmMain House Theatre£5Fashion is a lifestyle, it’s freedom of expression.This glamorous catwalk show features work from up& coming northeast designers Ellis Bell, Kate Skelton andLillia Henderson. Also a performance by the talentedA Meta Strada Dance Group. Proceeds go to Save TheChildren. Book your seats quickly for this hot ticket!Living Miracles FairSat 23 Apr 10am-4pmHenry Travers Studio£2Twenty stalls of complementary therapies, crafts andgoodies. More info at maltingsberwick.co.ukHexham Book Festival Workshops28 AprHenry Travers StudioMysteries and Mazes - 11.30am (ages 8-12)£5 (£3 for a sibling)Author/illustrator Teresa Flavin introduces children toThe Blackhope Enigma – a world of mazes, monsters andpirates, and how to draw an illustrated maze of your own.Prose Writing with Ann Coburn - 2.30pm (adults)£10 / £8 concsDo you have an idea for a novel or a short story? Can’t getstarted or need to hone your creative writing skills? Theplaywright and children’s novelist will guide and inspire.Royal Wedding Viewing PartyFri 29 Apr 10amStage Door BarCome and watch ‘Wills & Kate’ get hitched on our hugescreen (all the better to see The Dress!). The bar will beserving up special celebratory concoctions (and for thatearly morning start time, its usual fine selection of deliciouscafetiere coffees and teas). Wedding ceremony at 11am.All ages are welcome!Vintage MarketSat 30 Apr 10am-4pmHenry Travers Studio50pThe Vintage Market returns with an intriguing mixtureof retro fashions, new and reworked textiles anda wide range of books, antiques and collectables.You can find glamorous and unusual items - and helpwith recycling too.Prize BingoFri 1 Jul 7.30pmHenry Travers StudioCome try your luck - all are welcome! There’ll be 10games, with prizes for 10 full lines and a full house.All monies raised supports the work of the Friends ofthe Maltings (see page 45 for more info on becominga Friend of the theatre). The Stage Door Bar downstairswill be open from 6pm till late.Berwick Art GroupSummer ExhibitionTue-Sat 12-16 JulyPrivate view (by invitation): Tue 7pm-9pmPublic view: Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pmHenry Travers StudioCome and enjoy the annual showcase from this popularlocal art group. All works are for sale.For more information contact Beryl Wight atberyl.wight@hotmail.com or 01289 308 352.Summer Art Workshop:Enjoy Drawing and PaintingMon-Fri 25-29 Jul 10am-4pmBased in Henry Travers Studio£10 per day, £45 for 5 daysAge 16+. Led by Sue Handoll.Following the great success of the first EnjoyDrawing & Painting Workshop last August, comeand enjoy the opportunity to draw and paint inBerwick (outside when weather permits, indoorsif it rains). Materials will be provided. Limitedplaces, pre-booking advised. More info atmaltingsberwick.co.uk or the Box Office.40Communitymaltingsberwick.co.ukBook now on 01289 330 999 Community 41

The Maltings Theatre & Cinema is one of theNorth East’s leading independent cinemas,screening nearly 200 films a year. So many,in fact, that we can no longer include themin this printed diary!All film listings are on our websiteWatch film trailers, search for films bycertification category (a great feature forparents) and more!Bi-monthly Film FlyerA convenient A4 flyer containing two monthsof film listings. Download from our website orpick up a complimentary copy at Box Office.Films at The MaltingsTicket Prices£5 General Admission£2.50 Half Price Monday (Day & Evening) - no discounts applyDiscountsWeekly eNewsletterReceive a weekly update of each week’sevents, including films.Visit our website to sign up.See all the latest films ‘on your doorstep’and save yourself the time and expense oftravelling to Edinburgh or Newcastle.maltingsberwick.co.ukSCENE DATE TAKE2-for-1 Maltings Youth Card (18 & under) Free Tickets for Troops (one ticket per film)50p off Third Age Maltings (TAMs) membersNote: These discounts are not applicable to Half Price Monday, Berwick Film Society, Berwick Film & Media Arts Festivaland selected special events & charity fund-raising screenings.Berwick Film SocietyBFS presents a specially selected film on the last Wednesday of each month (and sometimes more). Everyone is welcome andBFS members get in for free. For info on membership (just £28 per season) go to berwickfilmsociety.co.uk. All screenings areincluded on our website and film flyer. On BFS Wednesdays, the Maltings Kitchen Café offers a £10 Pre-film Supper (bookingrecommended 01289 309 333).Berwick-Upon-Tweed Film & Media Arts FestivalThe Maltings is pleased to serve as the hub and main venue for this prestigious annual festival. berwickfilm-artsfest.comBig ScreamMothers with babies & young children are welcome to Half Price Monday (Day) screenings, seated in the Circle (age 4 &under free). The house-lights will be kept slightly up. The Maltings is a breastfeeding-friendly building.Please note that in response to customer feedback, there is no longer an interval during film screenings of any length.Learning at the MaltingsMarch-August 2011Most classes are normally held during school term times only. Please contact the Box Office forprice information.ChildrenMondayClassical BalletInstructor: Jane KeenanRAD Grade 1RAD Grade 4RAD Advanced FoundationTuesdayYouth DanceInstructor: Charlotte PaynJunior (9-12 yrs)Senior (13-15 yrs)4.30pm - 5.00pm5.15pm - 6.15pm6.15pm - 7.15pm6pm - 7pm7pm - 8pmWednesdayAfter School Art Club (8-13 yrs)Instructor: Think Make Grow£5 per session 4pm - 5.15pmPre-register with Think Make Grow:01289 330 661 (ext 1)info@thinkmakegrow.co.ukThursdayMaltings Youth Theatre (14+)Instructor: Wendy PaynSaturdaysString Band (16 & under)Instructor: Alison CoatesMaltings Junior Youth TheatreInstructor: Wendy PaynAge 4-7 yrsAge 8-10 yrsAge 11-13 yrsJunior Chess (16 & under)Instructor: Jack HornsbyTweed Children’s Choir7pm - 9pm9am - 10am10am - 11am11.15am - 12.45pm1.30pm - 3.30pm10am - 11.30amInstructors: Alison Coates and Frances Orde*Children (8-13 yrs)10.10am - 11.10am*Junior (4-7 yrs)11.15am - 12pmWind Band (16 & under)Instructor: Alison Coates12pm - 1pmAdultsMondayBerwick (Maltings) Chess ClubInstructor: Maurice Ward7pm - 9pmBerwick Community Choir 7.30pm - 9.30pmInstructor: Judith RichardsTuesdayBerwick Open Up Group (age 18+)Instructor: Think Make GrowFREEPre-register with Think Make Grow:Tel 01289 330 661 (ext 1)info@thinkmakegrow.co.ukWednesday1pm - 2.30pmAdult Contemporary Dance (MerceCunningham Technique)6.30pm - 8pmInstructor: Emma DunnSome dance experience preferred. Emphasis on learnedchoreography with the possibility of future performanceopportunities.Berwick Writers Workshop7pm - 9pmInstructor: Wendy B ScottAlternate Wednesdays (see session dates below)Open sessions, all welcome - any level of writingexperience, any genre. Visiting writers also welcome.Contact berwick_writers_workshop@yahoo.co.uk or ring01289 302929.Subject: Writing Soap-Style DramaMarch 9Subject: Open Sessions (informal & varied)March 23, April 6, 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15, 29, July 13,27, August 10, 24, September 7, 2142 Filmmaltingsberwick.co.uk Book now on 01289 330 999 Learning43

A1A697A1A697A1The Maltings Theatre & CinemaEastern Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1AJBox Office 01289 330 999Maltings Kitchen Café 01289 309 333box.office@maltingsberwick.co.uk | www.maltingsberwick.co.ukOpening TimesBox Office: 10am - 7.30pm Stage Door Bar: 6pm - lateMaltings Kitchen Café: Mon-Sat 9.30am - 4pm & Thu-Sat 5.45 - 7.30pm (last orders) (closed bank holidays)CIRCLEBooking Tickets• Purchase through the Box Office in personor by telephone, or online (see below).• New Reservation Policy as of 1 March 2011No non-group reservations are taken for any event.Reservations may be taken at the management’sdiscretion for group bookings for 10+, where thereis a single group booker, and must be paid in fullby four calendar weeks before the event date.• A fee of 50p per transaction will apply to allcredit/debit card payments.• If tickets are to be posted a £1.00 P&P fee pertransaction will apply.• A 50p mandatory Refurbishment Contributionfee is included in the advertised ticket price andgoes directly towards helping the theatre upkeepand improve its facilities.• Tickets are non-refundable, but may beexchanged or transferred at the management’sdiscretion. It may be possible to resell ticketsbut only after the theatre’s own stock has beensold. A service & handling fee of £1.00 per ticketwill apply.Booking Online• Full price and concession tickets can be purchased at maltingsberwick.co.uk and will be available for collectionfrom the Box Office.• We regret that at this time, discounted tickets cannot be purchased online (e.g. Friends of the Maltings, Maltings YouthCard, Tickets for Troops, Group Discount, TAMs, etc.).EdinburghGreenlawP N M L K J H G F E D C BS12345678910111213SR123456789101112131415RQ123456789101112131415Q123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718123456789101112131415161718ACCESS19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19SEATING P N M L K J H G F E D C BDunsKelsoSTALLSColdstreamWoolerBOX CC BOX BB BOX AABOX EEEyemouthBerwick-upon-TweedNewcastleLindisfarneBOX FFBOX GGBridge StreetHow to Find UsBy TRAIN - station: Berwick-upon-Tweed By BUS - local service available; nearest bus stops are Golden Square andWalkergate (near Library). By CAR - From Marygate (the high street), enter the one-way system on West Street; the firstleft turning on to Easter Wynd ends at the car park in front of the theatre. To leave the theatre, follow the one-way systemon Eastern Lane back to Marygate.STAGEOld BridgeMarygateWest St.Eastern Ln.PPthe maltingsP PHide HillPPParkingShort-stay Pay & Display public car park located in frontof the theatre. Long-stay Pay & Display car parks locatedat Co-op (formerly Somerfield) on Castlegate, Walkergate,The Parade, Foul Ford and Quayside. There is Pay & Displaystreet parking approximately 70 metres away on Hide Hill.A two-hours-free car park (with valid parking disc) is locatedon Bridge Street.AccessibilityDisabled parking spaces available in the Pay & Displaypublic car park in front of the theatre. We provide level andramped access, lift and adapted toilet. Wheelchair spacesand induction loop are available in the Main House Theatre(book in advance through Box Office). A large print formatof this diary is available upon request.DiscountsThe Maltings is pleased to offer a range of discounts:• Concessions - Students, 16 & under, senior citizens,unemployed/income support, registered disabled/wheelchair companion.• Maltings Youth Card - Age 18 & under register for free for2-for-1 tickets (of the same value) to nearly all films andselect live shows.• Tickets for Troops - One free ticket per event to servingmembers of the UK Armed Forces to nearly all films andselect live shows. Present valid military ID at Box Office.• Group - Buy ten tickets and get the 11th free (unlessotherwise specified).• Family Ticket - Stalls tickets for a family of four (minimumof two children unless otherwise specified).• Box Seat Bubbly - A complimentary bottle of sparklingwine to enjoy during the performance comes with everytwo Box Seat tickets purchased (unless otherwise specified).• Third Age Maltings (TAMs) - Age 50 & over and unwagedregister for free for selected complimentary or discountedtickets to live shows, and 50p off nearly all films. A variety ofsocial events & workshops are offered throughout the year.Note: The above discounts do not apply to some filmsincluding Half Price Monday, Berwick Film Society and theBerwick Film & Media Arts Festival.GivingWith something on seven days a week, there’s never beena better time to take your support of The Maltings to thenext level:• Friends of the MaltingsSave 20%on live shows and films, 10% on drinks in theStage Door Bar, and 10% on merchandise from the TheatreShop. Receive exclusive promotions, one-off discounts,invitations and more. There are three levels of membershipto suit your household, whether an individual, couple orfamily: FRIEND (from £2.17 / £1.50 concs per month),GOLD FRIEND (from £10 per month) and PATRON (from£125 per month). Gold Friends and Patrons qualify for GiftAid and receive additional benefits and recognition. A Friendmembership makes the perfect gift that keeps on giving.Friends of the Maltings Annual General Meeting to beheld on Wed 13 April at 7.30pm in the Henry Travers Studio.• Name-a-SeatFor a one-time donation of £150 a seat in our beautifulMain House Theatre will be named after you - in perpetuity!Your name will be inscribed on a brass plaque affixed to theback of the seat of your choosing. When you book tickets,you can request your special seat (if available).• LegaciesWe would be honoured if you would consider rememberingThe Maltings in your estate. Your contribution will changethe lives of future generations.For information on Name-a-Seat and Legacies schemes,or if your firm would like to become a Corporate Patron,email tamiko.mackie@maltingsberwick.co.ukor ring 01289 330 661 (ext. 3).Seasonal DiaryReceive one complimentary copy by post at the start of eachnew season - arrange at Box Office. Or help save trees bydownloading a PDF version from our website.eNewsletterSign up at maltingsberwick.co.uk or at the Box Office toreceive programming updates, exclusive offers and specialannouncements.Follow us!Facebook: Maltings BerwickFacebook Group: Maltings Theatre & CinemaTwitter: @TheMaltingsRadio Borders‘What’s On at The Maltings’ Thursdays at 1.15pm (approx)on Selkirk 96.8FM, Berwick 102.3FM, Peebles 103.1FM,Eyemouth 103.4FM or online at radioborders.com.Whilst every effort is made to ensure the informationcontained in this diary is correct at the time of going toprint, The Maltings cannot accept responsibility for anychanges to the details.44 Contact, Booking & Maps maltingsberwick.co.uk Book now on 01289 330 999 Accessibility, Discounts & Giving 45

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our corporate patron:The Maltings Theatre & Cinema:Selected events March - August 2011For all listings, including films, go to maltingsberwick.co.ukMARCH3 Star Quality4 Showaddywaddy5 Craig Campbell6 TAMs Tea Dance6 Peter Roughead Jazz8 Int’l Women’s Day Lecture10 Lau11 Matt Seattle Band11-12 Annie13 Int’l Women’s Day Celebrations13 Open Mic/Open Art16 TAMs Singing Workshop19 Fitzrovia Radio Hour20 Militaria Fair20 Antic Hay Folk Band23-26 Singin’ in the Rain27 Berwick Farmers’ Market27 Pub Quiz31 Chekhov’s ShortsAPRIL1 Forever in Blue Jeans2 Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know3 Peter Roughead Jazz7 The Tannahill Weavers8 Lady Chatterley’s Lover9 Absolutely Legless10 Breakwater Light: Re-scored10 Open Mic/Open Art13 The Red Room13 Friends of the Maltings AGM15 Runway Edit: Fashion for Charity15 Rollicking Good Band Night16 Tony Bennett tribute17 BBC Live Radio Plays21 Re-Take That with ‘Robbie’22 Mark Thomas23 Little Howard23 Living Miracles Fair24 Pub Quiz24 Berwick Farmers’ Market28 Hexham Book Festival Workshops29 Royal Wedding Viewing Party29 Fern Hill30 Vintage Market30 Tiny VolcanoesMAY1 Peter Roughead Jazz5 Kieran Goss6 Maggie O’Farrell & Chris Mullin6 NTC: 4Play7 Die Fledermaus8 Open Mic/Open Art13 Clockwork14 Them Beatles15 BBC Live Radio Plays19 EDge Dance Workshop20 EDge Dance 201121 Russell Kane22 Antic Hay Folk Band26 Holy Trinity: Steel Pans27 Same Difference28 Absolute Elvis29 Berwick Farmers’ Market29 Pub QuizJUNE3 Lorraine Crosby4 Dom Joly8-10 A Midsummer Night’s Dream9-11 Spittal Variety Group 50 Years10 Heartbreak Soup12 Open Mic/Open Art16 LCT: Ghosts17 Rollicking Good Band Night18 Skerryvore & Simple Touch19 BBC Live Radio Plays23-25 Double Trouble in Little Rock!26 Berwick Farmers’ Market26 Pub QuizJULY1 Prize Bingo1 Mark Watson3 Peter Roughead Jazz9 Dolly: The Show10 Tyneside Chamber Orchestra10 Open Mic/Open Art12-16 Berwick Art Group Exhibition13-17 Jesus Christ Superstar17 Militaria Fair17 BBC Live Radio Plays19-20 Holy Trinity School22 Rollicking Good Band Night23 Chumbawamba24 Pub Quiz25-29 Enjoy Drawing & Painting29 Abba Mia!31 Berwick Farmers’ MarketAUGUST4 The Station: Fourstones5 Big Girls Don’t Cry7 Peter Roughead Jazz14 Open Mic/Open Art19 Scocha21 BBC Live Radio Plays26 It’s Ladies Night!28 Berwick Farmers’ Market28 Pub QuizDECEMBER15-29 Sleeping Beauty panto