TARA THEATRE

30 YEARS @ 356

356

SPRING

2013
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1 SPRING 2013
THEATRE 3 - 8 CHINESE NEW YEAR 9 - 10 CHILDRENS THEATRE 11 - 12 COMEDY 13 ST PATRICKS DAY 13 KANJOOS - THE MISER TOUR 14 WHERE TO FIND US 15

RENOVATION UPDATE
2013 marks 30 years of Tara @ 356 Garratt Lane. Plans are now underway for redeveloping Tara Theatre, for new generations of audiences and artists, with support coming from institutions as well as individual donors. The new Tara will provide a larger theatre, with individual seats for up to 100 people, a more relaxed foyer, a new patio garden and bar, as well as a separate workshop/meeting space. We will create a landmark new theatre for Earlsfield and London generally. We plan to set an example with the inclusion of effective renewable energy technologies and by improving our accessibility with the provision of a lift and disabled facilities. Support from the Arts Council and others has helped us secure 70% of the total 2.5million cost of renovations. Raising the remaining 30% will ensure building work begins next year. This exceptional scheme will safeguard the future of a well loved local theatre and provide a fantastic new landmark building for Earlsfield. Nick Cuff Chairman, Wandsworth Planning Committee

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BUILDING FUND

Our energy plans include the installation of rainwater harvesting technology, solar panels and ground-source heat pumps to provide our ventilation, water and electricity needs.

Below are several ways in which individuals have begun to support our Building Fund and leave their own mark on the new Tara. SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY 80 4 pledges recieved to Dec 12

Become a permanent part of Tara by buying your own seat in our new theatre. The seat will be covered in a fabric and colour of your choosing, with your name embroidered on the seat back. Over 2000 recieved to Dec 12 TOUCH OF INDIA Every donated online or in one of the Donation Pots in our foyer goes towards Indian furniture, door panels, bar and box office counters and other decorative items that will embed a touch of India in Earlsfield.

2 pledges recieved to Dec 12 Immortalise your support in our new patio garden. Your name will be carved into the brick walls forming our new patio garden in a style incorporating traditional Indian and English motifs and techniques. 18 pledges recieved to Dec 12 NAME A SEAT 300

BUY A PATIO BRICK 185

To find out more please visit our websitewww.tara-arts.com or contact our Development Officer Ine Van Riet ine@tara-arts.com

Scan this code to be taken straight to our online donations page

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SPEAK OF ME AS I AM

DEVELOPED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE, MANCHESTER

TARA GUEST

A conversation with Ira Aldridge, Written by Maureen Lawrence, Performed by Wyllie Longmore

Actor and director Wyllie Longmore confronts Ira Aldridge, the black American tragedian who achieved great renown in England and Europe in the mid-19th century, who was subsequently written out of history and, for decades, remained largely forgotten. The two men talk, argue, try to understand each others lives, nearly two hundred years apart, and share their experiences as black actors in this country.

THURS 17 - SAT 19 JAN 7:30PM

13 / 9 CONCS
MARS5 PRESENTS

DONT YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

PREVIEW

TARA GUEST

A new play written and performed by Yasmeen Khan and Irwin Sparkes about pop charts, pop tarts and lonely hearts. Broadcaster and writer-performer Yasmeen Khan and lead singer of chart-topping band The Hoosiers, Irwin Sparkes, preview their new cowritten comedy-drama about fame, fortune and fans. Dont You Know Who I Am? is the satirical tale of pop singer Zack and his superfan Cassie, each on their own desperate quest for validation but whose lives will never be the same once Cassie takes her idols career into her own hands.

THEATRE

THURS 31 JAN - SAT 2 FEB 7:30PM

10 / 8 CONCS
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MILAN GOVENDARICA & TULLAROAN PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

TARA GUEST

RABBITSKIN

Joe can name his twenty favourite authors straight off the top of his head and quote his favourite books perfectly. Hes a master storyteller like his father, a man who can make the ghosts and monsters of Irish legends seem as real as the rabbits he skins and cuts up on the kitchen table. But when Joe tries to tell his own story he finds it difficult to keep on track. All stories must come to an end eventually, but thats the bit that Joe doesnt want to tell. Dom Graces beautiful new play asks us to consider how easy it is for us to listen to other peoples stories, but how difficult it is to tell our own.

NCS

FRI 15 - SAT 16 FEB 7:30PM

PETER & GORG CHAND PRESENT

13 / 9 CONCS

UEST

TARA GUEST

TURBAN MYTHS

What happens when you take ancient stories from The Ramayana and the Mahabarata, add vibrant folktales from all over India, and then mix in two British Punjabi storytellers? You get Turban Myths, a totally unique storytelling event for adults. Join Peter and Gorg Chand on this compelling, humorous and thoughtful journey where youll meet lecherous gods, vindictive farmers, expert seducers, wise folk, and the inevitable fool or two! (Suitable for adults and those 12 years and over)

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THURS 28 FEB 7:30PM

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13 / 9 CONCS

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THEATRE

RETURN

3FATES IN ASSOCIATION WITH TARA ARTS PRESENT

Stories of women living under the Iraqi occupation 3Fates with Tara Arts have been developing Return, and in summer 2012 completed a sellout showcase at The Yard Theatre in Hackney as part of the Theatre of Great Britain Festival. A girl with a camera returns home to a war zone. British/Iraqi Dina Mousawi brings her experience of her journey from Bradford to Baghdad to the stage to reveal radically different perspectives on a conflict that has dominated our headlines for the last 10 years. Exploring the role of women in war and in rebuilding a nation, pushing the boundaries of political theatre: Return is a personal response about the female experience of war and occupation. Written by a fearless creative team, the show is an innovative collision of compelling poetic images and verbatim text from filmed interviews, emails, video diaries and Facebook entries.

THEATRE

A compelling and well-executed play, that powerfully retells a narrative often forgotten of the women who were affected by the Iraq invasion. Emel Muslim Lifestyle Magazine

FRI 1 - SAT 2 MARCH 7:30PM

13 / 9 CONCS
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SPARE TYRE PRESENT

TARA GUEST

SPARE TYRE SCRATCHES

Theatre that will touch your heart and scuff your emotions. Bold, brassy and abrasive, Spare Tyres Scratches will immerse you into a world of hilarity and humanity. Spare Tyres Artists showcase their stories, imaginations and physicalities through spoken word, song, dance, movement and film. Unravel the farcical fantasies of life.

THURS 7 - FRI 8 MARCH 7:30PM & FRI 2:00PM

UK TOURING PRESENT

ALL 6.50

TARA GUEST

THE CUSTOMS HOUSE

Motions greatest and most distinctive gift...is to look squarely at the world and describe it with a plain and unsentimental eloquence that makes world value seem all the more questionable. Independent on Sunday

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WED 13 MARCH 7:30PM

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ALL 12.50

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THEATRE

A stunning new collection from the former Poet Laureate. The book is in three sections, and opens with a sequence of war poems, Laurels and Donkeys, which draws on soldiers experiences from the First and Second World war, through to the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also reads from The Cinder Path (Faber), shortlisted for the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry, and answers questions about his writing. Followed by book signing.

SIR ANDREW MOTION

MEJNUN

ORZU ARTS PRESENT

TARA GUEST
In the journey of the heart, as it opens, the mind, too, may follow. The risks, joys and possibilities of leaving the known. Leaving home. The heart that may break. Seeing the beloved in everything. Mejnun uses humour, audience participation, ritual and poetry to celebrate the power of love to overcome cultural and religious divisions. The play in words and music, is grounded in Uzbek and Sufi traditions, drawing from Goethes West-East Divan (1819), the 15th century TurkicUzbek mystic Alisher Navais Leyli and Mejnun and the 12th century Persian Sufi poet Attar of Nishapurs Sheikh Sanan.

THURS 14 - SAT 16 MARCH 7:30PM

13 / 9 CONCS
NEW VIC THEATRE STOKE ON TRENT PRESENT

ALL OUR DAUGHTERS

TARA GUEST

All Our Daughters? asks Why is a son like a bar of gold and a daughter a piece of white silk? What does honour mean, and what is family? Using testimonies of real women, All Our Daughters? explores the issue of forced marriage, with young people, communities, teachers and other professionals allowing them to recognise those at risk and feel confident in accessing or providing support.

THEATRE

THURS 28 MARCH 7:30PM

FREE EVENT
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UK ARTS INTERNATIONAL PRESENT

TARA GUEST

WHITE MEN WITH 8 WEAPONS

Written & performed by Greig Coetzee directed by Garth Anderson A funny, vicious commentary on any war anywhere. Coetzees 13 characters will take you on a satirical roller-coaster ride through the old South African Defence Force. Meet the Corporal from hell, a drug-crazed Durban Rambo, an Anglican Chaplain with Tutuphobia and many others during this journey into the heart of South Africas war with itself. Winner of an Edinburgh Fringe First and The Stage Best Actor Award. FROM SOUTH AFRICA

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WED 3 - SAT 6 APRIL 7:30PM

PRESSURE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT

13 / 9 CONCS

UEST

SHREDDING MEMORIES

Shredding Memories explores the stories from our past, present and future that exist only in our minds. Using a signature blend of performance, poetry and filmmaking, Pressure Theatre are questioning everything, risking everything and challenging everything we thought we knew about theatre to create an evening of original work Ensemble includes: Heather Bleasdale, Shobu Kapoor, Annetta Laufer and Thomas Moore.

ENT

THURS 11 - SAT 13 APRIL 7:30PM

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THEATRE

WHY THE LION DANCED

YELLOW EARTH THEATRE PRESENT

TARA GUEST

Deep in the mountains of ancient China, every thirteenth moon the dreaded monster Nian pays a visit to the village. The villagers must protect themselves but which animal can save them? Come and help scare the monster away. Join young Tom and his family as they prepare for New Years Eve and discover the story behind the Lion Dance.

AGES 4 +

CHILDRENS THEATRE

FRI 25 - SAT 26 JAN 10:30AM & 1:30PM

10 / 8 CONCS
TARA ARTS WITH BORDER CROSSINGS & YELLOW EARTH THEATRE PRESENT

LOOK EAST

CHINESE NEW YEAR

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Tara Theatre with an evening of East Asian cabaret including live music, comedy and verse. The year of the Snake is ushered in!

SUN 10 FEB 7:30PM

ALL 10
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BORDER CROSSINGS IN ASSOCIATION WITH SHANGHAI ARTS CENTRE & TARA ARTS PRESENT

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Sex, money and the world wide web Shanghai 2013. Directed by Michael Walling. Shanghai 2013, After more than twenty years, Tong Zheng returns from the States to sell Wall Street. The China he finds is very different from the one he left behind. Who is the fascinating shanghai beauty he meets online? A strange love story in a virtual world but a love story all the same. An eternal love triangle evolves in a world in which communication is instant but intimacy proves unattainable, where technology brings people together but simultaneously isolates. As its story unfolds, the play reflects on the Wests relationship with China as it rises as a global powerhouse yet struggles to leave the past behind.

ATRE

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NGS & ESENT

Border Crossings once again joins forces with Shanghai Arts Centre, following the extraordinary Re-Orientations:

A deeply felt, powerfully performed, beautifully staged production.... Londonist Impressive, bold in ambition and fluid... The Guardian
For ages 14+ performed in English and Madarin. The production is suitable for English and Mandarin speaking audiences.

abaret

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TUES 19 - SAT 23 FEB

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CHINESE NEW YEAR

Created by leading theatre-makers from the UK and China.

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LITTLE RAINFALL

A THOUSAND CRANES IN ASSOCIATION WITH ARTSDEPOT PRESENT

TARA GUEST

Little Sunshine and Little Rainfall invite you to their magical Japanese garden but when naughty Storm Fox comes to visit all the creatures must think quickly to save their homes and families. Perhaps wise old Turtle has the answer? Blending Japanese folklore with traditional music and dance, and inspired by haiku and origami, Little Sunshine Little Rainfall is an exciting and inventive theatrical experience for younger audiences, performed in English with a little Japanese.

AGES 4 +

SAT 9 MARCH 10:30AM & 1:30PM

10 / 8 CONCS
LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE PRESENT

DOGS DONT DO BALLET

CHILDRENS THEATRE

TARA GUEST

EASTER HOLIDAYS
Based on the book written by Anna Kemp & illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesnt think hes a dog, Biff thinks hes a ballerina The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams, brought to life by Little Angel Theatre using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy.

AGES 2- 6

SAT 30 MARCH 10:30AM & 1:30PM

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NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE PRESENT

TARA GUEST

THE TINDERBOX 12

A roguish Soldier finds himself in possession of a tinderbox, a very special tinderbox which gives him the power to magically summon three extraordinary dogs to do his bidding. These dogs bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams, but his fortunes quickly take a turn for the worse in the big city where your charms are counted by the penny. Watch The Soldiers remarkable roller-coaster adventure reach dizzy heights and plunge dark depths; will he survive The Witchs wicked ways and win the love of the beautiful Princess? By Hans Christian Anderson

AGES 4+

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FRI 19 APRIL 10:30AM & 1:30PM

10 / 8 CONCS
AGES 4 +

WHY THE LION DANCED

SEE CHINESE NEW YEAR P9

FRI 25 - SAT 26 JAN 10:30AM & 1:30PM 10 / 8 CONCS

TICKET INFO
Concessions are available to full-time students, ages 16 and under, senior citizens, children (1 - 16 years), unwaged and people with registered disabilities. All concessions are subject to availability and must be mentioned at the time of booking. We dont charge a booking fee for tickets at Tara Theatre when booked online or by phone or in person between 10am 6pm, Monday Friday. You may be asked to make a donation to help us continue to deliver a programme of the best comedy and theatre in the heart of Earlsfield. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Maestro and Delta. All cheques should be made payable to Tara Arts Group Ltd.
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CONCESSIONS

FEES

PAYMENT

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13 THE FUNNY SIDE...

MONTHLY COMEDY

OF EARLSFIELD

COMEDY

Our resident comedy club night plays host to many top quality acts, familiar from TV and radio, whilst also supporting new talent entering Londons comedy circuit. Dont miss these sell out gigs which have established Earlsfield on the comedy map!

SAT 12 JAN SAT 9 MARCH

SAT 9 FEB SAT 20 APRIL

8:00PM

ALL 10
BRENDAM MCAULEY & FRIENDS PRESENT

IRISH JIGS & REELS

ST PATRICKS DAY

A FAMILY CONCERT TO CELEBRATE ST PATRICKS DAY

Brendan McAuley is Uilleann Piper ( Irish pipes) and multi-instrumentalist. He is a former member of Guy Richies Punchbowl Band and has played on Hans Zimmers soundtrack of Sherlock Holmes. He has also performed at The Royal Albert Hall in 2009 in Peter Churchills Journey. Steeped in music from a child, he has developed into a Irish traditional musician in great demand both in concert and the studio. He is currently working on a solo album called Pennyburn which will be released 2013.

SUN 17 MARCH 3:00PM

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In Spring 2013 Tara Arts sell-out show Kanjoos - The Miser embarks on a UK wide tour. See the tour dates below:

Mon 18 to Sat 23 February 2013 THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk Box Office 01753 853 888 Tues 26 February to Sat 2 March DUNDEE REP - Dundee dundeerep.co.uk Box Office 01382 223530 Wed 6 to Sat 9 March STRATFORD CIRCUS - London stratford-circus.com Box Office 0844 357 2625
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Tues 12 March KEY THEATRE - Peterborough vivacity-peterborough.com Box Office 01733 207239 Thurs 14 to Fri 15 March MARLOWE THEATRE - Canterbury marlowetheatre.com Box Office 01227 787 787 Wed 20 to Sat 23 March THEATRE ROYAL - Bury St Edmunds theatreroyal.org Box Office 01284 769505

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356 GARRATT LANE TARA THEATRE LONDON SW18 4ES TRAIN EVERY 5 MINS FROM WATERLOO, VAUXHALL & WIMBLEDON BUS 44, 77 & 270 TO EARLFSIELD STATION CAR LIMITED ON THORNSETT ROAD. FREE PARKING FROM 4.30PM

CHILDRENS THEATRE WHERE TO FIND US

30 SECONDS FROM EARLSFIELD TRAIN STATION. TURN RIGHT ON EXIT

WWW.TARA-ARTS.COM NO BOOKING FEES! OUR SUPPORTERS

European Cultural Foundation

BOX OFFICE 020 8333 4457

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