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Normansfield Theatre Talk and Tour
Saturday 8 July 2017 11am - 12.30pm A talk and tour of Normansfield’s Grade II* listed Victorian theatre. The fixtures and fittings at Normansfield and the process of conservation. There will be a guided walk around the theatre, stage and back rooms. Also on show will be a selection of restored Victorian flats depicting a variety of scenery. All 150 pieces of original scenery including backcloths, side flats, top borders and props were photographed in 2015. These images can…
Find out more »John Etheridge and Vimala Rowe
Saturday, 8th July at 7.30pm Tickets: £15 and £13 (concessions) from 0333 1212 300 or online below. Legendary guitarist John etheridge has had substantial relationships during his 45 year career with some of the most famous names of 20th century music including Stephane Grappelli, Nigel Kennedy, John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin and Soft Machine. Tonight he joins forces with sensational vocal star Vimala Rowe, who has been gaining plaudits wherever she goes. She featured recently in Paco Pena's Flamencura at Sadlers…
Find out more »Great Names in the Social History of Learning Disability
Saturday 29 July 11am - 12pm A short history of learning disability and those who decided to change conditions for the better. The talk will cover early 19th Century projects to set up communities on the continent and in England. The changes in the Victorian period that began to offer education, training and better care which are a lasting legacy for many organisations. Throughout this history many extraordinary people worked to create a vision of belonging in the communities set…
Find out more »Open House London
Sunday 17 September 2017 Open: 12 - 4pm Tours: 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30pm This annual event opens the doors to hundreds of buildings around London. We are open with three guided tours of the building. A free trail leaflet is available for children to discover the many fascinating objects around the building. A coffee shop and book shop will be open from 12 -4pm and visitors will be able to view our new theatre scenery photographic catalogue. Cost: Free.…
Find out more »The Magnificent Music Hall
“THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL ” Saturday, 30th September 2017 at 7.30pm Tickets: £18 and £16 concessions The Paper Moon Theatre Company proudly presents “THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL ” Back by popular demand with a new show and a few surprises we invite you on our journey down memory lane to the glorious and glamorous heyday of the great ‘British Music Hall’ a truly golden era. Helming this splendid afternoon of rich entertainment of song dance, magic &laughter will be your…
Find out more »Don Giovanni 13/10/17
13 October at 7pm and 14 October at 6.30pm Tickets: £30 each (or £28 for bookings of 5 tickets or more) Book online below or by calling 0333 1212300 (Monday to Friday 9-5pm) Following their hugely successful sell-out performances of The Marriage of Figaro this year, Thames Philharmonia Opera (now in association with Instant Opera) present Mozart's Don Giovanni - often described as "the greatest opera ever composed". This brand new production promises to be sensational and unique. In partnership with Instant…
Find out more »Don Giovanni 14/10/17
13 October at 7pm and 14 October at 6.30pm Tickets: £30 each (or £28 each for bookings of 5 tickets or more) Book online below or by calling 0333 1212300 (Monday to Friday 9-5pm) Following their hugely successful sell-out performances of The Marriage of Figaro this year, Thames Philharmonia Opera (now in association with Instant Opera) present Mozart's Don Giovanni - often described as "the greatest opera ever composed". This brand new production promises to be sensational and unique. In partnership with…
Find out more »Normansfield’s Buildings and Trees
Saturday 21 October 2017 11am - 12.30pm A talk and walk around the grounds to see the wide variety of trees. Following a new project in 2016 to research the trees on the original 42 acre Normansfield site we can now share some of our findings. Using plans and expert knowledge, we are discovering anew the rich variety of trees, many planted in the time of Dr John Langdon Down when he came here in 1868 and still thriving today.…
Find out more »Normansfield Theatre Talk and Tour
Saturday 18 November 2017 11am - 12.30pm Tickets: £10 A talk and tour of Normansfield’s Grade II* listed Victorian theatre. The fixtures and fittings at Normansfield and the process of conservation. There will be a guided walk around the theatre, stage and back rooms. Also on show will be a selection of restored Victorian flats depicting a variety of scenery. All 150 pieces of original scenery including backcloths, side flats, top borders and props were photographed in 2015. These images can…
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