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18th - 20th September 2015

The 2015 LAF Team, led by myself, have now had time to sit down and evaluate the 2015 Lindfield Arts Festival.

With a small team and despite no dedicated artistic director, we can say that this year's contained Festival was a resounding success in more ways than one. We have had consistently good feedback from those connected to the Festival, performers and local residents, most of whom attended. There was a varied, exciting programme which, with the back drop of Lindfield's iconic High Street, showcased local talented actors, musicians, dancers, authors, artists and more.

Once again Lindfield Arts Festival is very grateful to their commercial sponsors particularly Barratt Homes, the charity support from local Rotary groups, Lindfield Preservation Society and The Comber Trust, local District and Parish Councils' grant funding, Friends of the Festival and local traders that enabled the Festival to go ahead by providing the necessary financial support.

In practical terms, there are a host of thank-you's to be offered to the army of volunteers including the hard-working Team LAF 2015 for their practical help before, during and after the Festival days' events. We were delighted that the Lindfield Bonfire Society were able to provide much needed refreshments for the record number of people attending the Arts & Crafts displayed in the King Edward Hall.

We very much appreciated your support this year, and hope that we can look forward to your continued interest for the 2016 Lindfield Art Festival.

Yours sincerely

Geoff Heath

Chairman of the Trustees

Last chance to buy tickets for the Burlesque workshops.
You'll still be able to come along and pay on the door.

For £5.00 you can enjoy the music, dance with beautiful props and learn different techniques

This was one of last year's most popular Arts Festival events and we are lucky to have the opportunity to learn once again how to Burlesque in Style.

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SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

TIME

VENUE

PERFORMER

TITLE

DETAILS

14.30-15.30

Upstairs Room, Bent Arms

SK Dance

Burlesque Workshop

SK Dance teaches women the art of burlesque by learning a dance routine whilst using props and embracing your inner diva! (Ladies over 18 only)

15.30-16.30

Upstairs Room, Bent Arms

SK Dance

Burlesque Workshop

SK Dance teaches women the art of burlesque by learning a dance routine whilst using props and embracing your inner diva! (Ladies over 18 only)

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Come and embrace the opportunity to learn how to play different characters, pose and strut your stuff with elegance, poise and confidence.  This session with Sarah King provides an unique opportunity for ladies to learn the art of burlesque through learning a dance routine whilst using props and embracing your inner diva!  For more information visit

http://www.skdance1.com/burlesque.html

SK BURLESQUE REQUIRE A PAYMENT OF £5.00 PER PERSON

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT SWALK.

The Team LAF 2015 will be dressing the village High Street. Bunting, signage and posters will be appearing down the High Street.

The Butcher, King Edward Hall and the Junction all have the big banners advertising the Lindfield Arts Festival.

Preparations are all in hand for Saturday and Sunday's festivities. Not forgetting the Comedy Night in the Bent Arms on Friday night.

Come along and see us. Your Arts, Your Village and we need you.

 

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SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

TIME

VENUE

PERFORMER

TITLE

DETAILS

14.00-15.00

William Allen Hall, Lindfield Primary School

Becky Robinson

Voice Skills and Techniques

A workshop for 5-8 year olds to learn voice skills and techniques covering accents and characters

15.00-16.00

William Allen Hall, Lindfield Primary School

Becky Robinson

Voice Skills and Techniques

A workshop for 9-14 year olds to learn voice skills and techniques covering accents and characters

Robinson Academy of Drama Workshops

Drama workshops exploring mime, movement, voice and performance skills for Under 8's & Over 8's.

Come and join in with fun, drama games and the opportunity to devise and create your own piece of theatre.  Your imagination will be encouraged to let loose and explore the wonderful world of theatre.
Rebecca Robinson is the principal of Robinson Academy based in Eastbourne.  She has over 20 years experience in teaching and has recently seen 80 of her students take LAMDA exams with a high percentage gaining distinctions.
She is delighted to be back at this years arts festival.  Her workshops were hugely popular last year so grab your ticket whilst you can, you will not be disappointed!

 

robin

Saturday 19th September 2015

High Street, Lindfield

TIME

VENUE

PERFORMER

TITLE

DETAILS

11.00 – 11.10

All Saints Church

The Ballad of Friar Tuck

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Sussex Actors Studio. 

11.20 – 11.30

Osbourne Cottage

Perfect Shadows

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Stuart Angel.

11.40 - 11.50

The Toll House

Look Away

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Lindfield Dramatic Club. 

12.00 - 12.10

 The Stand Up Inn

Mr Dickens

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors. Performed by Laura Schofield. 

14.30 -14.40

All Saints Church

The Ballard of Friar Tuck

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors.  Performed by Sussex Actors Studio. 

14.50 - 15.00

Osbourne Cottage

Perfect Shadows

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors.  Performed by Stuart Angel. 

15.10 – 15.20

The Toll House

Look Away

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors.  Performed by Lindfield Dramatic Club

15.30 – 15.40

The Stand Up Inn

Mr Dickens

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors.  Performed by Laura Schofield.

The Lindfield Plays

By Robin Belfield

Directed by Robin Belfield & Jonathan Goodwin

A cycle of promenade plays inspired by Lindfield High Street. Each short play can be enjoyed as a stand alone piece of theatre or as part of this series commissioned especially for the Lindfield Arts Festival.

1. "THE BALLAD OF FRIAR TUCK"

Performed by: Sussex Actors Studio

Venue: All Saints Church

Performance times: 11am & 2.30pm

What is the truth behind the legendary Tuck - man or myth? Robin Hood's friendly fat friar or simply a ruthless rogue? Thereby hangs a tale...

2. "PERFECT SHADOWS"

Performed by: Stuart Angel

Venue: Outside Osborne Cottage

Performance times: 11.20am & 2.50pm

The year is 1592 and the theatres of London are on the cusp of a golden age, when disaster strikes. Forced to close his playhouse because of the plague, Philip Henslowe returns home unsure of what awaits him there.

3. "LOOK AWAY"

Performed by: Lindfield Dramatic Club

Venue: Outside the Toll House

Performance times: 11.40am & 3.10pm

Rumours are flying through the village - smugglers are coming and lots of them! They will pass through in the dead of night and all the villagers have to do is 'look away'. Easier said than done!

4. "MR. DICKENS"

Performed by: Laura Schofield

Venue: Outside The Stand Up Inn

Performance times: 12pm & 3.30pm

It's not easy being a celebrity, with everyone staring and sharing your every move. But Mary isn't a celebrity, she can only imagine what it must be like for her famous house guest. And are the motives of the housekeeper turned bodyguard as innocent as they seem?

Robin Belfield, previous Lindfield Arts Director 2013, Theatre Director and Producer is writing a Community Promenade Play to be performed in Lindfield High Street at different intervals throughout Saturday 19th September.

This play is about the history of Lindfield, including the historic buildings and the residents in past times. The scenes of the play will be acted out by local school children [Limepalm Productions], students from Sussex Actors Studio [Central Sussex College], Lindfield Amateur Dramatics and up to three professional actors.

The Promenade Play will benefit the visitors to Lindfield High Street by raising their awareness of the historic value the buildings have, the notorious and famous residents from the past and the enjoyment of seeing different aged actors enacting short scenes that will resonate with the community.

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SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

TIME

VENUE

PERFORMER

TITLE

DETAILS

11.00-12.00

William Allen Hall

Lindfield Primary School

Rust and Stardust Productions

Wild Man of Orford

Wild Man of Orford Puppet Show based on a medieval folk tale and includes puppetry, live actors, live music and projected animation, suitable for ages 6+.

11.00-12.00

Community Hall

Lindfield Primary School

Dance2Tone - Becky Stevens

Fitsteps

Fitness that's strictly fun! Classic Latin and Ballroom dances that have been brought together with proven fitness techniques and principles

13.00-14.00

Community Hall

Lindfield Primary School

Dance2Tone - Becky Stevens

Popsteps

A sensational new way for children to keep fit while have a great time by learning fun and funky dance moves

14.00-15.00

Community Hall,

Lindfield Primary School

Esther Featherstone

Swoove - launch class

Join Esther Featherstone for a taster of her new dance fitness class Swoove, which burns more calories by singing, whooping & moving.  The dance steps are easy to follow and the music is a mixture of 80's & 90's classics & current chart hits. 

14.00-15.00

William Allen Hall,

Lindfield Primary School

Becky Robinson

Voice Skills and Techniques

A workshop for 5-8 year olds to learn voice skills and techniques covering accents and characters

14.30-15.30

Outside Lindfield Medical Centre

Lindfield History Project Group

History of Lindfield Guided Walk

A group guided walk exploring the history of Lindfield

15.00-16.00

William Allen Hall,

Lindfield Primary School

Becky Robinson

Voice Skills and Techniques

A workshop for 9-14 year olds to learn voice skills and techniques covering accents and characters

15.00-16.00

Upstairs Room,

The Bent Arms

Tim Stanton

Lindfield Soldiers at the first big push - Battle of Loos, September 1915

Talk featuring a number of soldiers from the Lindfield/Haywards Heath area

19.00-22.00

Community Hall,

Lindfield Primary School

Barefoot Players

Little Women

The brilliant Barefoot Players return to present this fantastic play.

19.00-21.30

The Bent Arms

Pub Quiz

Test your knowledge at this fun quiz

20.00-22.00

The Stand Up Inn

Newick Folk

Live music

Newick Folk combine traditional English, Scottish and Irish tunes with a wide range of songs

SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

TIME

VENUE

PERFORMER

TITLE

DETAILS

10.00-10.30

United Reform Church

Blackthorns School Choir

The children from Blackthorns will be singing a variety a songs including a selection from Mary Poppins. We welcome all to come and sing along with us or enjoy listening to the children.

10.00-11.00

Barratt Homes, Sales Office, Heathwood Park

Homesmiths

Children Design Workshop

An exciting workshop for children to come and explore the world of interior design

10.00-11.00

Peter Voigt, Lindfield High Street

Peter Voight Ltd

Introduction to Violin Restoration

Here is a chance to learn the skills required to repair violins

11.00 – 11.10

All Saints Church

The Ballard of Friar Tuck

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

11.20 – 11.30

Outside Osbourne Cottage

Perfect Shadows

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

11.30-12.30

Barratt Homes, Sales Office, Heathwood Park

Homesmiths

Children Design Workshop

An exciting workshop for children to come and explore the world of interior design

11.30-12.30

Limes Restaurant

Daisy White

All About You

Bring your book, whether it is a first draft, or a complete paperback to discuss marketing/agents/PR and publishing in a personal one-to-one with Daisy

11.40 - 11.50

The Toll House

Look Away

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

12.00-13.00

The Bent Arms Garden

African Drummers

A lively performance by the Lindfield based African Drumming Group

12.00-13.00

Tiger Hall, Tiger Rooms

Cavan Wood

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Exploring the life of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer who was involved in the plot to kill Hitler, using his letters, poems and writings

12.00 - 12.10

The Stand Up Inn

Mr Dickens

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

13.00-14.00

Paolinos

African Drummers

A lively performance by the Lindfield based African Drumming Group

13.00-14.00

United Reform Church

Ensemble Reza

Concert

Come and join the popular Ensemble Reza for a short concert of music from around the world.  Our tantalising programme of music will have you dancing to Argentinian Tangos and Viennese Waltzes as well as relaxing to other beautiful melodies from across the world.  Introduced by the charismatic music director Pavlos Carvalho this is a concert not to be missed.  

13.30-14.30

Barratt Homes, Sales Office, Heathwood Park

Homesmiths

Interior Design Session for children

An exciting workshop for children to come and explore the world of interior design. This workshop is now cancelled

14.00-14.30

Limes

Daisy White

The Author ‘A-Z’

A light hearted presentation by Daisy on the things that matter to authors and how to cope with them!

14.00-15.00

Tiger Hall, Tiger Rooms

Margaret Nicolle and Linda Grace

A Women Living in the Shadow of the Second World War: Helana Hall’s Journal from the Home Front

A presentation about Helena Hall’s life during the Second World War

14.00-14.30

Outside the Red Lion

Dance2Tone

Popsteps performance

Exciting and unique dance performances by local school children

14.00-15.00

Peter Voight, Lindfield High Street

Peter Voight Ltd

Introduction to Violin Restoration

Here is a chance to learn the skills required to repair violins

14.30 -14.40

All Saints Church

The Ballard of Friar Tuck

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

14.30-15.30

William Allen Hall, Lindfield Primary School

Point4

Drama and Dance Workshop

Take part in a ‘Point4’ drama and dance workshop for 5-10 year olds as we explore musical villains! Mwah ha ha ha!

14.30-15.30

Upstairs Room, Bent Arms

SK Dance

Burlesque Workshop

SK Dance teaches women the art of burlesque by learning a dance routine whilst using props and embracing your inner diva! (Ladies over 18 only)

14.30-15.30

Outside Lindfield Medical Centre

Lindfield History Project Group

History of Lindfield

A group guided walk exploring the history of Lindfield

14.50 - 15.00

Outside Osborne Cottage

Perfect Shadows

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

15.00-16.00

Community Hall, Lindfield Primary School

African Drumming Workshop

An introduction to African drumming. Cost £5.00. (14 years+)

15.00-16.00

Tiger Hall, Tiger Rooms

Margaret Nicolle and Linda Grace

A Woman Living in the Shadow of the Second World War: Who was Helena Hall? Come and meet the authors and find out more

An informal opportunity for people to come and chat to the authors, look at the display about Helena Hall and her work and buy the book

15.00-16.00

Barratt Homes, Sales Office, Heathwood Park

Homesmiths

Interior Design Session for children

An exciting workshop for children to come and explore the world of interior design. This workshop is now cancelled

15.00-16.00

United Reform Church

in Choir

inChoir is a singing group which members join just for the sheer joy of singing who will perform songs from the last couple of years charts alongside a song celebrating its fiftieth birthday - plus anything in between  

15.10 – 15.20

The Toll House

Look Away

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

15.30 – 15.40

The Stand Up Inn

Mr Dickens

Lindfield Promenade Plays – watch out for the actors

15.30-16.30

Upstairs Room, Bent Arms

SK Dance

Burlesque Workshop

SK Dance teaches women the art of burlesque by learning a dance routine whilst using props and embracing your inner diva! (Ladies over 18 only)

15.30-16.30

Limes Restaurant

Daisy White

All About You

Bring your book, whether it is a first draft, or a complete paperback to discuss marketing/agents/PR and publishing in a personal one-to-one with Daisy

15.30-16.30

William Allen Hall, Lindfield Primary School

Point4

Drama and Dance Workshop

Take part in a ‘Point4’ drama and dance workshop for 10-14 year olds as we explore musical villains! Mwah ha ha ha!

16.00-17.00

Tiger Hall, Tiger Rooms

Sue Russel

How to write a Thriller

Talk providing potential authors a few pointers in the direction and to help them avoid the most common pitfalls

16.30-18.00

Stand Up

Same Day

Live music from this 5 piece alternative indie rock band based in Brighton known for their exciting "rocket fuelled" live performances with dynamically booming melodies, riffs and lyrics

20.00-21.00

All Saints Church

Mid Sussex-Sinfonia

A classical concert with amazing performances of some popular and well-known music

Tickets £10.00 Concessions £5.00

On sale from Carousel Music & SWALK

20.00-22.00

The Bent Arms

Vinyl Capris

Update: Unfortunately, Vinyl Capris are no longer able to join us for the Arts Festival. 

SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER – ALL DAY

TIME

VENUE

PERFORMER

TITLE

DETAILS

10.00-17.00

The Stable, Tiger Rooms

Laura Morgan

Alex Wilson Memorial Exhibition

A memorial exhibition of Alex Wilson's abstract art to support and promote Dementia UK.

10.00-16.30

All Saints Church

Lego Exhibition

A Lego exhibition of bible stories and create your own model to promote in order to support the refurbishment of All Saint’s church bells

10.00-16.30

Tiger Lounge, Tiger Rooms

Art and Craft Activities for Children

Drop in sessions for various art and craft activities for children

10.00-16.30

Full Spectrum

Full Spectrum

Kirlian Hand Aura Photography

Have your hands photographed and analysed. Drop in sessions for ages 10 and over.

11.00-17.00

King Edward Hall

Various

Arts & Crafts Fayre, Womens Institute and David Hill's Photographic Exhibition

Talent local artists and crafts people showcasing their work

wild man

Sunday 20th September 2015

TIME

VENUE

PERFORMER

TITLE

DETAILS

11.00-12.00

William Allen Hall

Lindfield Primary School

Katie Sommers

Wild Man of Orford

Wild Man of Orford Puppet Show based on a medieval folk tale and includes puppetry, live actors, live music and projected animation, suitable for ages 6+.

Orford, the Suffolk coast, 1167. A fisherman hauls up a mysterious catch: a scaly, glistening creature from the depths of the sea. Man or monster?

A tale from English folklore, The Wild Man of Orford is a story of freedom, kindness and the strange wild song of the sea

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 Kindly sponsored by The Rotary Club of Haywards Heath

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Saturday 19th September

TIME

VENUE

PERFORMER

TITLE

DETAILS

14.30-15.30

Community Hall, Lindfield Primary School

Point4 - Lara Marshall Sally Ann Hayes

Drama and Dance Workshop for

5-10 year olds

Come and take part in a 'Point4' drama and dance workshop., as we explore musical villains!
Mwah ha ha ha!

Only 16 places

15.30-16.30

Community Hall, Lindfield Primary School

Point4 - Lara Marshall and Sally Ann Hayes

Drama and Dance Workshop for 10-14 year olds

Come and take part in a 'Point4' drama and dance workshop., as we explore musical villains!
Mwah ha ha ha!

Only 24 places

Tickets to be purchased in advance from SWALK, Lindfield 

 Come and take part in a 'Point4' drama and dance workshop. Sally Ann Hayes (Dance teacher at Let's Dance, Hassocks) and Lara Marshall-McBain (Drama teacher at Ardingly College) will give you a taster of the courses they run during the holidays at Tavistock and Summerhill school.

All abilities catered for and everyone given a chance! In our full courses we don't just offer drama and dance; we also sing, make props and costumes, practice circus skills and have even been known to cook!

Sponsored by: The Rotary Club of Haywards Heath