The Christ’s Hospital Arts Calendar September – Summer 2008
See below for Box Office and booking information. Download the Arts Calendar in PDF format [750KB] 
| Event | Description | Date and Venue |
|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS | Christ’s Hospital Court Room Every Tuesday lunchtime during term-time, pupils at Christ’s Hospital have the opportunity to present a short music recital in the intimate setting of the School’s wonderful Court Room. Do come along and enjoy hearing the students’ musical talents! Admission is free and a light lunch is available from 1.00 p.m. |
Every Tuesday in Term Time 2006 1.30pm–2.10pm |
| AS & A2 Music RECITALS | Come and hear a wealth of talent, as the A-level Music students at Christ’s Hospital perform their examination recitals. These evenings are open to all and the atmosphere is informal and supportive. Join the performers afterwards for some wellearned refreshments! | Mon 14th, Wed 16th, Mon 21st and Wed 23rd April 8.00pm Court Room Tickets: Admission Free |
| SKIN - Ace Dance & Theatre | Skin is a synergy of media and dance, which is rich in contrast, emotional and strong, reflective and bold. Using captivating physical expression to discover what makes us function as a human being, robust and agile dancers explore the invisible signals that we give out and the force and flow of feelings running through our veins. From the outside we look different, but underneath aren’t we all the same? Book now to avoid disappointment! |
Fri 18th April 8.00pm Theatre Tickets: £6 (£5 conc.) Friends (£4) |
| JUNIOR ENSEMBLES CONCERT | • Junior Strings • Intermediate Orchestra • LE Strings • Training Wind Band • Junior Choir • Intermediate Chamber Music Come and delight in the future of CH music in this afternoon concert showcasing our junior ensembles. |
Sun 20th April 3.00pm Big School Tickets: Advance booking recommended, some tickets on the door: £5 (£4 conc.) Friends £3 Child Free |
| OF MICE & MENby John Steinbeck | Say Two Productions present John Steinbeck’s classic tale of two friends who discover the underside of the American Dream. Set against the backdrop of America’s Great Depression, George and Lennie are determined to buy a small farm of their own after years of making a living as itinerant farm workers. The two friends soon discover the flip side of their American Dream and the friendship is tested to its limits. | Fri 25th April 8.00pm Theatre Tickets: £6 (£5 conc.) Friends £4 |
| LUNCHTIME CONCERT | It is a great honour that CH’s Symphony Orchestra has been asked to perform at Chichester Cathedral as part of the cathedral’s weekly recital series. Come and enjoy some beautiful music in one of Britain’s most spiritual buildings. | Tue 6th May 1.10pm Chichester Cathedral Tickets: Free Admission (retiring collection) |
| DIE WINTERREISE - Schubert A Court Room Classic | John Hancorn - baritone John Forster - piano John Hancorn and John Forster perform this evocative and bleak portrayal of man’s journey through life, set to music of searing intensity and beauty by the greatest of all songwriters. |
Fri 9th May 8.00pm Court Room Tickets: Advance booking recommended, some tickets on the door: £6 (£5 conc.) Friends £4 Child Free |
| FROM VIENNA TO THE MALVERN HILLS - Violin Recital | Chris Ham - violin John Forster - piano Chris Ham, CH Musician-in-Residence, explores a varied programme of violin repertoire which takes us right across Europe. The musical journey begins in Mozart’s Vienna, passes through Germany and Bohemia, and finishes in Elgar’s beloved England. |
Fri 6th June 8.00pm Court Room Tickets: Advance booking recommended, some tickets on the door: £6 (£5 conc.) Friends £4 Child Free |
| SCHOLA CANTORUM In CONCERT - with HORSHAM CHILDREN’S CHOIR and SOUTHWATER INFANTS’ CHOIR | This is a community outreach concert in which Christ’s Hospital’s senior chamber choir, |
Sun 8th June 2.00pm Chapel Admission Free (retiring collection) |
| THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH by Norton Juster | Adapted by Susan Nanus,Directed by David Saunders Original music by Adrian Bawtree After last year’s hit ‘Wind in the Willows,’ the same creative team present Norton Justers classic ‘The Phantom Tollbooth.’ Milo finds everything boring in life…until he discovers a toy car that takes him on an incredible journey to the lands of Digitopolis and Dictionopolis. During his adventure he meets with the Whether Man, passes through The Doldrums, and picks up a Watchdog named Tock, Milo and Tock set off toward the Mountains of Ignorance to rescue the twin Princesses, Rhyme and Reason. Anyone with an appreciation for language, irony, or Alice in Wonderland-style adventure will adore this play. |
Thur 12th, Fri 13th and Sat 14th June 7.30pm Theatre Tickets: £6 (£5 conc.) Friends £4 |
| H.M.S. PINAFORE CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT | A light concert to finish the season, celebrating the music of Gilbert & Sullivan and culminating in a concert performance of H.M.S. Pinafore. Bring a picnic for 7pm and enjoy CH’s beautiful Quad before moving to Dining Hall for this entertaining evening. | Sat 14th June 8.00pm Dining Hall Tickets: Advance booking recommended, some tickets on the door: £6 (£5 conc.) Friends £4 Child £3 |
| ALBERT NYATHI & IMBONGI featuring Maqhinga Radebe (Ladysmith Black Mambazo) | Explosive, dynamic and visually stunning, Imbongi are a high-energy must-see fusion of words, song, music and dance. On-stage they are a vibrant blend of Traditional, Blues, Jazz, and Contemporary African Music. This Zimbabwean band consists of 8 multi-talented singers, musicians and dancers combined with the poignant poetry of Nyathi to provide highly charged performance of African music at its finest. A celebration of sound, colour and dare we say poetry in motion – don’t forget your dancing shoes or just sit back and enjoy. Unmissable! |
Thur 19th June 8.00pm Theatre Tickets: Tickets £8 (£7 conc.) £6 Friends |
| BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS by Dennis Potter directed by Jeffrey Mayhew | Christ’s Hospital Community presents Dennis Potter’s classic tale, set in the Summer of 1943.
The end of the war is two years off – but for these seven-year-olds it may as well be a lifetime away... The hills and woodlands of the west country are the children’s playground. Childhood loyalty and friendships are explored with all the laughter and cruelty of which children are capable until a tragic event brings their idyll crashing to the earth. |
Thur 26th and Fri 27th June 8.00pm Theatre Tickets: Tickets £6, (£5 conc.) £4 Friends |
| SYMPHONIC CONCERT | Dvořák Symphony No.8, Finzi Dies Natalis for Tenor Solo, Mozart Violin Concerto in G, 3rd Movt. ...and much more. A showcase of top musical talent from CH Music School. Concerto movements and arias played and sung by some extremely talented Grecians accompanied by the CH Ripieno Orchestra; and the Symphony Orchestra. Led by Tim Callaghan and conducted by John Forster and Bruce Grindlay. |
Sun 229th June 8.00pm Big School Tickets: available on the door: £6 (£5 conc.) Friends £4 Child £3 |
| BIG BAND CONCERT | The ever-popular CH Big Band returns for the Summer Concert. Spanning decades of Jazz and Big Band music, the band will play a mixture of old and new pieces, including some small group jazz and a number of vocal items. | Thur 3rd July 8.00pm Theatre Tickets: £10 (£9 conc.) Friends £8 Child £6 Please book early to avoid disappointment |
Information
Facilities for Disabled People
There are special facilities and wheelchair spaces available. Please make arrangements with the Box Office regarding these spaces and entrance to the building.
Refreshments
Interval drinks are available at most public performances, including Court Room & Big School concerts. Please contact the Box Office for full details.
Tickets
The Box Office opens 30 minutes before performances at all venues except for ‘admission free’ performances.
Postal Bookings (with SAE)
Postal bookings should be addressed to:
The Box OfficeChrist’s Hospital Theatre
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 OLJ
For postal bookings, please state the event, date, time and price and please remember to enclose a stamped addressed envelope (SAE). Cheques should be made payable to ‘Christ’s Hospital’ or you may pay by including your Visa/Mastercard number together with the expiry date. Postal booking forms are available from the Box Office on request.
To join our free mailing list, telephone 01403 247434.
Telephone Bookings 01403 247 434
The Box Office is open during term-time only and is managed by part-time staff. A voicemail system is in operation when the office is busy or closed and throughout the school holidays. During term-time all tickets must be paid for within 5 days fo booking or 30 minutes before the performance (whichever is earlier). Bookings made by telephone may be paid for by Visa/mastercard if you leave your name, address, card name, number and expiry date.
The Box Office is unable to refund money or exchange tickets. Tickets will be accepted for resale but this cannot be guaranteed.
Friends of Christ’s Hospital Arts
Enjoy membership benefits and help support the School’s thriving Arts programme
- Ticket discounts (off up to four tickets per show, per member)
- Termly letter and brochure
- Annual Friends Buffet
You many also like to consider becoming a Patron of CH Arts. Support of £110 (individual) or £185 (joint) will entitle you to all of the benefits listed, plus free tickets throughout the year for each patron. Contact the Box Office for further details or for an application form.
£12.50 Annual Individual Membership £21.00 Annual Joint Membership
Have you considered joing the Christ’s Hospital Choral Society?
We rehearse on Thursdays during term-time in the Court Room at C.H. from 8.00pm–9.30pm. For further details contact Jonathan Copeland on 01403 754477.