September Newsletter 2024

ROBIN HOOD AND THE MAGIC ARROW: CAST REVEAL
This year’s pantomime, Robin Hood and The Magic Arrow, is coming soon with a mix of familiar and new faces in the cast.
The talented actors, junior ensemble and creative team always bring phenomenal energy to our productions. Brought to you by South Hill Park’s Beauty and the Beast’s director, Mark Hooper. Here is a list of the talented cast:
Rebecca Ayres – Willhemena Scarlett
Keir Buist – Robin Hood
Edward Conroy – Sherriff of Nottingham
Becca Francis – Ellen-a-dale
Paul Toulson – Dame Fanny Scarlett
Rachel Warrick-Clarke – Maid Marian
Running from Fri 29 Nov 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025. Tickets are selling fast, don’t miss out and book here.

YOUR SUPPORT CREATES OPPORTUNITIES
Keir Buist has spent more of his life at South Hill Park than he hasn’t, growing up on and off the stage of our performance spaces. As an active part of our community, we sat down with him to hear how a local charity bursary, given to him when he was 10, opened up a world to him he could never have imagined, and why his personal, professional and performing education at South Hill Park, have been the making of him. As a charity, we believe that you make a real difference to a young person’s life like Keir’s. You are South Hill Park. Watch the full video here or read his story here.

FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY
Did you know that the Comedy Cellar has been serving up Friday night laughs for over 30 years? It was founded in 1986 and still going strong. The Cellar was also the starting point for many of UK’s top comedians like: Omid Djalili, Micky Flanagan, Katherine Ryan, Jack Whitehall, Russell Howard and many more. Watch the video with regular compere, Tom Toal, to give you a taste of what you’re in for this Autumn.

OPEN AUDITION CALL: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Calling all true divas and drama queens ready to steal the spotlight. We are looking for talented triple threats to join our vibrant community of performers for our next big Easter show. The first round of auditions will be held on Sat 12 Oct, with call backs on Sat 19 Oct 2024, at South Hill Park. Please share far and wide with anyone who you think would make a great addition to our cast and if this is you, don’t miss out on your chance to shine. For more information, please click here.

SYLLABUS ON SCREEN
This October, in partnership with Reading University and with support from the BFI Film Audience Network, we are pleased to present a series of Modern Foreign Language (MFL) films. Featured on the French and Spanish A-level syllabus, the films provide a valuable cultural insight. If you are an educator, supporting someone studying MFL, a native language speaker, or simply wish to see one of these critically acclaimed films, don’t miss the opportunity to catch them on the big screen.

La Haine (15) on Wed 23 & Thu 31 Oct
Untouchable (15) on Thu 24 & Wed 30 Oct
The Sea Inside (PG) on Thu 24 Oct
Pan’s Labyrinth (15) on Wed 23 & Thu 31 Oct

With the support of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to bring this project to more audiences across the UK.

HELP US WIN £1000
We’re calling on you, our incredible community, to help us win a £1000 Movement for Good Award from the Benefact Group, who kindly donate over £1 million to various charities each year. Your nominations would help us continue to inspire through our community outreach work and is super quick and simple to do. Please share this with your friends and family. For more information on this, click here.

VILLAGE HOTEL BRACKNELL
Let’s toast to good times at Village Bracknell, just a 10-minute walk from South Hill Park. Village Hotel has 212 stylish bedrooms, a huge Health and Wellbeing Club with an indoor pool as well as a pub and grill, making it the perfect location for all your accommodation needs when visiting South Hill Park. As a key supporter of South Hill Park, Village Hotels kindly donates 6% of the cost of your accommodation to the South Hill Park Trust, enabling us to continue our outreach work in the community. To book, please click here.

SUMMER RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
We’d love to take this opportunity to thank those who took part in our South Hill Park summer raffle which ran during some of our recent community events. The raffle raised just over £1,000 which will go toward some essential maintenance and to support our outreach work. From left to right: Kate Hayes, Development Manager, and Margaretha Welsford, Sales and Marketing Director, drew the lucky winners. All winners have been contacted and we hope they enjoy their prizes!

QUIZ NIGHTS
The Atrium Bar and Restaurant are now running regular quiz nights and they’ve been a huge hit for the brain boxes out there. The next few upcoming dates are:
Tue 29 Oct
Tue 26 Nov
Thu 10 Dec (Christmas edition)
Simply email catering@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk or call 01344 416 233 to book. Booking is highly recommended.

ORCHESTRAL CHAMBER CONCERT
Sun 13 Oct, 7.45pm, Wilde Theatre
After 11 years, Alistair Jones will hold his last Orchestral Chamber Concert at South Hill Park. He is delighted to be joined by Amit Yahav, performing Beethoven’s masterly Emperor piano concerto. The programme includes Alistair’s own orchestral Song cycle Fables sung by Thomas Humphreys and Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony. Alistair also featured in a recent copy of Warfield & Binfield’s Round and About magazine, paying homage to the young musicians that have been part of the Conservatoire International Concert Series. Don’t miss Alistair’s farewell to the podium with a night of classical music bliss. To book tickts, please click here.

SANTA’S GREAT CHRISTMAS ESCAPE
Sat 7 – Tue 24 Dec, McAllister’s
Get ready for a jolly good time at Santa’s Great Christmas Escape led by Father Christmas. Your little ones will have a blast helping Santa save Christmas through a mix of puzzles, games and festive fun. This unique experience is sure to show them why Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. At the end of the adventure, each child will get time with Santa for you to take a photo, have a quick chat and receive a small gift… it is Christmas after all. To book, please click here.

DONATE YOUR FESTIVE CLOTHING
We’re on the hunt for all kinds of good quality jolly threads – from men’s and women’s to children’s and even your pet’s. We’re putting together a Christmas clothing stall for this year’s Craft and Design Fair, and we need your help to make it happen. You’ll be helping a worthy cause whilst a;lso clearing out your closet. All proceeds go toward the South Hill Park Trust. Simply swing by the Box Office any time, before Fri 8 Nov, to drop off your items.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES & ROOM HIRE
Our venue is the perfect space for your Christmas parties. We have an extensive menu selection that cater to all budgets, ensuring that everyone gets to indulge in the festivities. Let us take care of the details, so you can focus on enjoying yourselves. Contact us to book your room hire and make this holiday season a memorable one. To enquire, please email hospitality@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk.