WHAT’S ON AT WELLS MALTINGS AUTUMN 2018

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Box Office: 01328 839000

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OUR AUTUMN SEASON SPONSOR:

We are delighted to announce thatNORFOLK HIDEAWAYS

is Wells Maltings’ sponsor for the busy Autumn season: their contribution has helped us to put together this

exciting selection of events, which will continue until December.

Now is the perfect time to slip awayfor a break in Norfolk, with the county’s

award-winning beaches much quieter than during the summer holidays. And with a host of events taking place, you

won’t be stuck for things to do! With a portfolio of over 400 self-catering

properties, Norfolk Hideaways are on hand to find you that dream retreat.

Wells Maltings’ Director Simon Daykin said: “Norfolk Hideaways is

our perfect partner, as those staying in their lovely coastal and country

holiday retreats will no doubt be interested in the wide range of

activities taking place in the fabulous new Wells Maltings arts, heritage and

community centre.” To find out more about booking a

holiday, or if you have a property you are looking to let out, please contact Norfolk Hideaways on 01328 801401

or simply pop into the office in Wells. More information can also be found at

norfolkhideaways.co.uk

So, after many years of fundraising, planning, preparations, discussions, designing, building, fitting and kitting out, Wells Maltings is now well and truly open.

Thousands of people have already visited this wonderful new £5m arts,heritage and community centre which opened its doors to the public back in July. This multi-faceted place began with a “soft season” whiledifferent aspects of the building were completed and now includes a state-of-the-art theatre/cinema, Heritage Centre, Visitor Information Centre, attractive café and bar, and a series of community spaces.

As you will see from these pages, there is always something goingon, from music, film, drama, dance, comedy, art, poetry, heritage, family activities and much more, so keep an eye on the What’s On section on our website – www.wellsmaltings.org.uk – and sign up to our email newsletters to find out about forthcoming events. Timez Design has done a fantastic job with the website, coming up with a modern new look which is user-friendly and informative. Take a look when you

have a moment and make sure you check back soon, as we’re updating it constantly with the latest news, events and activities.

And remember to find us on Facebook and Twitter – we’re at: WellsMaltingsTrust on Facebook and @WellsMaltings on Twitter and we’re establishing quite a following.

Wells Maltings is open to all – young, old, locals and visitors – and everyone is welcome, so come on in.

Simon DaykinDirector

WELCOME TO WELLS MALTINGS

WITH GRATEFUL THANKSWells Maltings secured nearly £5m of funding through grants and public donations, including Heritage Lottery Fund support of £1.92m. We’d also like to gratefully acknowledge other charitable trusts and foundations, including the International Fund for Arts and Culture (IFAC), Garfield Weston Foundation, Clore Duffield Foundation, Foyle Foundation, North Norfolk District Council and the Coastal Communities Fund. We have also received generous private and public support. We’d also like to thank Sarah Toon for these lovely pictures of Wells Maltings. To find out more about Sarah’s work, please visit: www.sarahtoonphotography.com

WELLS MALTINGS FRIENDSNow that we’ve opened the doors, we want to make Wells Maltings fly! And that’s where you come in – to provide the very best for our community and audience, we need your support and investment to make Wells Maltings a sustainable and thriving place. Become a Wells Maltings Friend and invest in Wells Maltings’ future – pick up a leaflet when you’re in the building next or find out more online at: www.wellsmaltings.org.uk

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

EVENTS AT A GLANCESEPTEMBER

WELLS HERITAGE ART TRAILContinues until the end of September

CONNECTION: OPEN 2018 ART EXHIBITION

Continues until the end of September

WELLS HERITAGE CENTRE Open daily

LITERATURE: TIDELINES10-week short story creative writing

course with Patricia Mullin (MA)Tuesday 18th September to 27th

November (no half-term session)

TALK: WORKING THE SEA:PORTS AND HARBOURS

Thursday 20th September

FILM: THE HAPPY PRINCE (15)Thursday 20th, Saturday 22nd and

Sunday 23rd September

DRAMA: RUBBER RING (15)Friday 21st September

MALTINGS YOUTH THEATRE TASTERSFrom Saturday 22nd September

FILM: SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA PRESENTS ISLE OF DOGS (PG)

Monday 24th September

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: KING LEAR

Thursday 27th September

TALK: THE MAKING OF THE LIFEBOAT HORSE

WITH ARTIST RACHAEL LONGFriday 28th September

TALK: ASIAN WATERS OR HOW TO STOP THE NEXT WAR

with Humphrey HawksleyFriday 28th September

FILM: COLD WAR (15)Saturday 29th and

Sunday 30th September

MUSIC: VILLIERS QUARTET: BRITISH CHAMBER MUSIC

Sunday 30th September

OCTOBERFILM: SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA

PRESENTS MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

Monday 1st October

DRAMA: REBELLIOUS SISTERHOOD Wednesday 3rd October

POETRY: POET ON A BOAT Thursday 4th October

POETRY: STRICTLY SPEAKING Thursday 4th October

FUNDRAISING: CHARITY FASHION SHOW

Friday 5th October

OPERA: AIDA Live by satellite from

the Metropolitan Opera Saturday 6th October

EVENTS AT A GLANCEFILM: SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA PRESENTS

FUNNY COW with a special Q&A with Director

Adrian Shergold Monday 8th October

DRAMA: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Live by satellite from the Vaudeville Theatre

Tuesday 9th October

MUSIC: VOODOO ROOM Cream, Clapton and

Hendrix Tribute Band Friday 12th October

DRAMA: THE DEVIL’S BRIDE Presented by the Rumpus Theatre Co

Sunday 14th October

FILM: COLD WAR (15) Tuesday 16th and

Thursday 18th October

DRAMA: INTO THIN AIR presented by the fEast Theatre Co

Wednesday 17th October

TALKS: SALTMARSH SERIES WORKING THE SEA: TRADE

Thursday 18th October

COMEDY: FRIENDS OF THE GRANARY PRESENT:

PATRICK MONAHAN & SUPPORT Friday 19th October

OPERA: SANSOM ET DALILA Live by satellite from the

Metropolitan Opera Saturday 20th October

FAMILY SHOW: YOUR TOYS Monday 22nd October

FILM: SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA PRESENTS: PADDINGTON 2

Monday 22nd October

LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT: AN EVENING WITH SUNNY ORMONDE

FROM THE ARCHERS Sunday 28th October

OPERA: LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST Metropolitan Opera Encore

screening Monday 29th October

NOVEMBERDRAMA: NT LIVE/BRIDGE THEATRE:

ALLELUJAH! Live via Satellite

Thursday 1st November

MUSIC: KATYA APEKISHEVA Piano solo recital

Sunday 4th November

DRAMA: WORLD WAR ONE REMEMBERED

Wells Maltings with The Creakes Drama Group

Friday 9th November

OPERA: MARNIE Live by satellite from

the Metropolitan Opera Saturday 10th November

FILM: SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA PRESENTS JOHN HURT DOUBLE

BILL: THE NAKED CIVIL SERVANT & AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK

Monday 12th November

EVENTS AT A GLANCECOMEDY/DRAMA:

ENTER THE DRAGONS Wednesday 14th November

TALK: SALTMARSH SERIES WORKING THE SEA:

HISTORY OF THE GLAVEN PORTS Thursday 15th November

DRAMA: THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III

Live by satellite from the National Theatre

Tuesday 20th November

COMEDY: STAND UP WELLS presented by the Wells Maltings Trust

& Makin Projects Thursday 22nd November

DRAMA: EDITH IN THE DARK presented by the Baroque Theatre Co

Friday 23rd November

CHRISTMAS TIDE Saturday 24th November

FILM: SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA PRESENTS:THE SQUARE

Monday 26th November

DECEMBERMUSIC: VILLIERS QUARTET

Sunday 2nd December

DRAMA: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Live by satellite from the

National Theatre Thursday 6th December

MUSIC: CHRISTMAS CONCERT Liz Dark, Coastal Chorale & Friends

Friday 7th December

WINTER MARKET AT WELLS MALTINGS

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December

FILM: SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA PRESENTS: DOUBLE INDEMNITY

Monday 10th December

MUSIC: A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT

Thursday 13th December

TALK: SALTMARSH SERIES: SEA POWER: WINDFARMS

Thursday 13th December

OPERA: LA TRAVIATA Live by satellite from

the Metropolitan Opera Saturday 15th December

MUSIC: FAKENHAM TOWN BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday 16th December

FILM: SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA PRESENTS: HOLLYWOOD

GODDESSES 2: BOMBSHELL – THE

HEDY LAMARR STORY Monday 17th December

FAMILY: THE CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMAS SHOW

OF CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMASNESS Wednesday 19th December

Please note Wells Maltings will be closed for Christmas from Sunday

23rd December to Wednesday 26th December and for New Year on

Sunday 30th and Monday 31st December

LIVE THEATRE

RUBBER RINGWritten and performed by James

McDermott.Friday 21st September, 7.30pm.

Tickets £12.50/£11.Jimmy is 16, sexually confused and

stuck in Sheringham. He’s screwed.Well he’s not actually: that’s the

problem. Where can Jimmy explorein Norfolk? Rock pools. So when pop

star Morrissey comes to London,Jimmy flees to the city to try and find

his hero and himself. This coming-of-age comedy about a Norfolk teenager’s struggle with sexual

and regional identity opened with rave reviews and is currently beingadapted for TV. Catch it in Norfolk

while you can!

REBELLIOUS SISTERHOODVOTES FOR WOMEN BY KAREN FORBES

Presented by Broad Horizons Theatre Co

Wednesday 3rd October, 7.30pmTickets: £12.50

Mrs Pankhurst is not a well woman. Family arguments threaten scandal.

Financially embarrassed, terrified of being returned to prison, her only

sanctuary is with the composer, Ethel Smyth. But Ethel’s love for Emmeline

is threatened by the arrival of young firebrand, Grace Roe, fresh from

turning East Anglia into a hotbed of Suffragette protest. Come along for a

rare glimpse at the private lives and the personal cost paid by the leaders

of the Suffragettes.

THE DEVIL’S BRIDEPresented by the Rumpus Theatre CoSunday 14th October, 7.30pm, tickets £12.50. Based on the chilling story by classic Victorian Gothic horror author

Sheridan Le Fanu. Aspiring 17th Century painter Godfried Schalken

seeks an apprenticeship with famous artist Gerard Douw, and falls in love

with Douw’s niece Rose. But Douw achieved his fame by making a pact

with the Devil, and when Gerard attempts to wed Rose, his evil rival

returns to claim his wicked prize.

INTO THIN AIRPresented by the fEast Theatre CoWednesday 17th October, 7.30pm,

tickets £12.50. After sell-out tours of The Canada Boys, Parachute and,

earlier in the year, SALT, highly-

rated fEast Theatre returns to North Norfolk with yet another brand new

show. It’s 1982. The Falklands War is on the telly, Dexy’s Midnight Runners

haunt the airwaves and 15-year-old Norfolk schoolgirl Susan Kemp is going off the rails. And then she vanishes... into thin air. Thirty five years later her brothers Pete and

Melvin are still living in the shadow of Susan’s disappearance. Rob John’s

new play is a compelling mystery, a tender family memoir and a sad

comedy of ambiguous loss.

YOUR TOYS Presented by Slot Machine Theatre

Co, Monday 22nd October, 1.30pm and 4pm. Tickets £8 adults/£6 children .

A monstrous force rules the land! Only the bravest can defeat it! On

this epic journey across a seemingly deserted island in the middle of the ocean, ingenuity and teamwork are

the only things that will save the day. Grown-ups and children alike, bring your own toys to the theatre and join

in this gigantic adventure. Only the toys can save us - Your Toys!

With original live music, beautiful puppets, minimal dialogue, five on stage and tons of humour this is a

perfect show for families.

WORLD WAR ONE REMEMBEREDPresented by the Wells Maltingsin association with The Creakes

Drama Group, Friday 9th November, 7pm, tickets £12.50.

An entertaining revue show to commemorate the 100th anniversary

of the end of the First World War. Includes a showing of WAR HORSE

(PG) (2011).

ENTER THE DRAGONSPresented by A&E Productions,

Wednesday 14th November, 7.30pm, tickets: £12.50. Enter The Dragons

is a hilarious, award-winning theatre show written and performed by

Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards. It takes a frank, funny and fearless

look at the subject of female ageing, examining the concerns and societal

pressures that surround women as they pass 50. Please be aware

that this event features very strong language and frontal nudity.

EDITH IN THE DARKPresented by the Baroque Theatre

Company. Friday 23rd November, 7.30pm, tickets: £12.50.

This compelling drama journeys into the disturbing, dark and supernatural

imaginings of celebrated children’s author Edith Nesbit (The Railway

Children, Five Children and It).

LATEST FILMS & SATELLITEWells Maltings is now screening

many up-to-the-minute mainstream movies. However, the lead times

for these films is often very short, so we can’t always let you have a

list of these in these four-monthly brochures. That being the case, keep

an eye on the What’s On pages on our website and sign up to our email

newsletters and social media sites to find out what other fantastic films

will be coming up soon.

We also show drama and opera live by satellite from some of the world’s

premiere performance spaces, including the National Theatre

in London and The Metropolitan Opera in New York. Live by satellite

screenings are the next best thing to being there.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: KING LEAR

Thursday 27th September, 7pmBroadcast live from the West End,

see Ian McKellen’s “extraordinarily moving portrayal”

(Independent) of King Lear.Tickets: £15

FILM: COLD WAR (15)Tuesday 16th and Thursday 18th

October, 7pmTickets: £8

This passionate love story of Wiktor and Zula, who meet in the ruins of postwar Poland, stars Joanna

Kulig, Tomasz Kot, Borys Szyc and Agata Kulesza. Director: Pawel

Pawlikowski. In Polish and French with English subtitles.

OPERA: AIDALive from The Metropolitan Opera

Saturday 6th October, 5.55pm. The story of an Ethiopian princess

caught in a love triangle with the heroic Radames. Be swept up by

Verdi’s monumental score and the shimmering glory of this world-class

production from Sonja Frisell with choreography from Alexi Ratmansky.

Tickets: £20

OPERA: SAMSON ET DELILASaturday 20th October, 5.55pm

Live via satellite from New York, Tony Award–winning director Darko

Tresnjak gives Saint-Saëns’s biblical epic its first new Met production in 20

years. Tickets: £20

OPERA: LA FANCIULLA DEL WESTMonday 29th October, 5.55pm

Met Opera Live Encore screening, Soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek sings

Puccini’s gun-slinging heroine in this romantic epic of the Wild West, with

the heralded return of tenor Jonas

Kaufmann in the role of the outlaw she loves. Tenor Yusif Eyvazov also

sings some performances. Baritone Željko Lučić is the vigilante sheriff

Jack Rance, and Marco Armiliato conducts. Tickets: £20

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: ALLELUJAH!

From The Bridge Theatre Company; filmed live in front of an audience

Thursday 1st November 2018, 7pm.  Alan Bennett’s sharp and witty new

play is ‘just what the doctor ordered’ (Daily Telegraph). Set in a local

hospital facing closure as part of an efficiency drive, this state-of-the-

nation piece is a ‘rousing chorus line for the NHS’ (Observer). 

Tickets: £15

OPERA: MARNIESaturday 10th November, 5.55pm

Screened live by satellite from New York, composer Nico Muhly unveils

his second new opera for The Met with this gripping re-imagining of

Winston Graham’s novel, set in the 1950s, about a beautiful, mysterious

young woman who assumes multiple identities.

Tickets: £20

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE III

Tuesday 20th November, 7pmNational Theatre Live’s first ever live broadcast from Nottingham

Playhouse. Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights, Alan Bennett,

(The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also adapted

into a BAFTA Award-winning film

following its premiere on stage in 1991. Tickets £15

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE:ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

Live by satellite, 7pmThursday 6th December

Tickets: £15Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo

star as the fated lovers in this famous Shakespeare play.

OPERA: LA TRAVIATASaturday 15th December, 5.55pm

Live by satellite from the Metropolitan Opera,

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Michael Mayer’s richly textured new

production, featuring a dazzling 18th century setting that changes with the

seasons.Tickets: £20

Screen-next-the-Sea continues to show an exciting, eclectic mix ofthought-provoking films. Screened every other Monday at 7pm, tickets are £6.50, bookable in advance and, if you’re lucky, also available on the door.

8th OctoberFUNNY COW (15)UK 2017 100 minsWITH INTRODUCTION AND Q&A BYTHE DIRECTOR, ADRIAN SHERGOLDDirector: Adrian Shergold. Cast:Maxine Peake, Alun Armstrong,Paddy Considine, Tony Pitts, StephenGrahamMeet the Director of this unflinching tragi-comedy who will answer questions and introduce this film about a gutsy northern young woman who is determined to become a stand-up comic in the working mens’ clubs of the 1970s.

22nd OctoberPADDINGTON 2 (PG)UK/France/USA 2017 101 minsDirector: Paul King. Cast: HughGrant, Ben Wishaw (voice ofPaddington), Hugh Bonneville, SallyHawkins, Brendan Gleeson.This richly enjoyable film appealsright across the age range.

12th NovemberJOHN HURT DOUBLE BILL:THE NAKED CIVIL SERVANT (12A) UK1975 77 mins & AN ENGLISHMAN INNEW YORK (15) UK 2009 74 minsA tribute to the late John Hurt, whodied late last year.

THE NAKED CIVIL SERVANT: Directedby Jack Gold, and produced byThames Television, this biographicalfilm, based on Quentin Crisp’sbook, depicts Crisp’s flamboyant life from youth to middle age.

AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK,made 33 years later by RichardLaxton, sees Hurt playing theageing Crisp, now resident in NewYork, where he is enjoying hugesuccess, until he makes a mighty faux pas. Follow his fall from grace and his return to favour.

26th NovemberTHE SQUARE (15) - subtitlesSweden/Germany/France 2017 148 mins Director: Ruben Oslund. Cast:Elisabeth Moss, Claes Bang, DominicWest, Terry NotaryA provocative satire on the artworld clashing with the world of marketing and money.

A tale of two movies, with a common theme: Hollywood goddesses:

10th DecemberDOUBLE INDEMNITY (PG)USA 1944 105 minsDirector: Billy Wilder. Cast: BarbaraStanwyck (our goddess), FredMacMurray, Tom Powers, JeanHeather, Edward G Robinson.In this classic film noir, insurance salesman Walter Neff(MacMurray) gets roped into amurderous scheme when he falls forthe glamorous Phyllis Dietrichson(Stanwyck) who is intent on killing herhusband (Powers) and living off thefraudulent accidental death claim.

17th DecemberBOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARRSTORY (12A) - documentaryUSA 2017 88 minsDirector: Alexandra DeanBy day, Hedy Lamarr was the mostglamorous star in Hollywood; bynight, she was an inventor whosefrequency-hopping technology is now

SCREEN-NEXT-THE-SEA

used in blue tooth and WiFi. Thistells the story of a brilliant woman who was in many ways handicapped by her beauty.

MUSIC

VOODOO ROOM: HENDRIX, CLAPTON & CREAMFriday 12th October, 7.30pm. Tickets: £15.The very welcome return of this stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians, an incredible live show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks – simply great music played by great musicians! Classics such as: Red House, White Room, Hey Joe, Sunshine Of Your Love, Purple Haze and Layla. Members of Voodoo Room work with Stevie Winwood, Massive Attack, Arthur Brown, Fish and Thunder. A standing ovation when last here - Voodoo Room are not to be missed! ‘STUNNING!’ – Time Out

MUSIC: KATYA APEKISHEVAPiano solo recital (programme tbc)Sunday 4th November, 3pmTickets: £15.

MUSIC: VILLIERS QUARTET:Sunday 2nd December, 3pm.Tickets: £15 adults, £13 children.Performing Mozart – Prussian D major and Borodin – Quartet No. 2Hailed as one of the most charismaticand adventurous quartets of theBritish chamber music scene (TheStrad), the Villiers Quartet havedeveloped an international reputationas exceptional interpreters of Englishcomposers including Elgar, Delius,Fricker and Bush. This concert in theatmospheric Kiln Room is not to be missed!

YOUTH THEATREWELLS MALTINGS YOUTH THEATRE

MINI MALSTERS 5-9 years, 10am to 11am Saturday mornings

MALTEEZERS 10-13 years, 11am to midday Saturday mornings

From Saturday 29th September onwards – nine-week term £40 (please contact the Box Office about joining part-way through)

A brand new regular activity for young people, these Saturday morning workshops develop theatre, dance and music skills. Explore drama, dance, singing and performance, learn new skills and make friends - and work towards public performances and shows later this year and next. Looking forward to welcoming you!

ARTCONNECTION: OPEN 18: thisextensive indoor exhibition celebratesthe best of East Anglian art and is onshow in the Handa Gallery upstairs.The exhibition is proving very popular,with thousands of people alreadythrough the doors, and it continuesuntil the end of September.Open daily, entry free.

WELLS HERITAGE ART TRAIL: thisexciting sculpture trail celebratesthe town’s rich and varied history andfeatures 17 new open air works by 26Norfolk artists. Thousands of peoplehave already followed the Trail andthousands more have read about it inlocal and national publications, heardabout it on the radio and even seen iton TV! Free maps are available fromthe Visitor Information Centre and theArt Trail continues until the end ofSeptember – don’t miss it!

THE MAKING OF THE LIFEBOATHORSE WITH ARTISTRACHAEL LONGFriday 28th September at 11am. Thewinner of the Wells Heritage Art Trailhas developed a wide fan-base. Ifyou haven’t yet seen this fabuloussculpture, walk down to the quay andyou’ll see it standing proudly on TheBeacon on West Marsh. This popularpiece changes daily, according toweather conditions and the tide,and was a real feat to create. Take advantage of this one-off talk by The Lifeboat Horse creator Rachael Long to find out how it was constructed, how it’s been received and what’s she’s planning next. Interview with Amanda Geitner, curator and author. Tickets £5

SEASAW: TIDES, WATER, DRIFTWOOD AND ALL THINGS FISHYStudent Work from the children of North NorfolkThe Handa Gallery.This colourful exhibition proudly displays student work created by Wells Primary School and Alderman Peel High School in conjunction with the Wells Maltings Learning Arts and Heritage Team.

As part of our Heritage and Arts Outreach, the Wells Maltings Learning Team created Driftwood: a programme comprising heritage-inspired assemblies and consecutive interactive workshops specifically designed for the pupils at Wells Primary. We sought to present a programme that mixed the familiar with the new. Students engaged in a local history study to learn about the social and industrial history of Wells from a range of sources, to create this collaborative artwork installation responding to what they have discovered. Come and see their wonderful work depicting the sea and shore, with everything from tide-soaked canvases to illuminated jellyfish! Saturday 13th October to Tuesday 30th October. Opening hours – daily (except Tues) 11am to 4pm, entry free.

JAMES MCCALLUM – RECENT WORKSWednesday 7th to Saturday 17th NovemberNorfolk-based artist James McCallum returns with his first exhibition in the new Handa Gallery.  Entry free.

A painting of pink-footed geese arriving to feed on sugar beet fields. Painted outdoors from life on a cold morning in January 18.

Many think of the Saltmarsh Coast of North Norfolk as a place apart. But why is this coastline so special and so unique? And what are the challenges and opportunities faced by those who live, work and visit?

Find out during the Saltmarsh Series – a set of lectures, talks and debates about this very special part of Norfolk. The first series (July – December) begins with The Sea:

All events start at 7pm: tickets £5. Book in person at the Visitor Information Centre, through Wells Maltings

Box Office on 01328 710885 or online at: wellsmaltings.org.uk

Wells Maltings, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN

Thursday 20th September Working the Sea: Ports and HarboursPast, present and future of ports, harbours and havens of the Saltmarsh Coast.Speaker: Robert Smith MBE

Thursday 18th OctoberWorking the Sea: TradePast, present and future of seaborne trade on the Saltmarsh Coast.Speakers: Ton Brouwer & Henry Chamberlain

Thursday 15th November Working the Sea: The Glaven Ports History of Glaven Ports (Blakeney, Cley, Morston, Wiveton).Speaker: Jonathan Hooton

Thursday 13th December Working the Sea: PowerWindfarm Construction and Maintenance. Transmission. Land facilities. Conflict and co-existence. Outlooks, issues and options.Speakers: Windfarm Industry & Friends of North Norfolk

SPOKEN WORDTALK: ASIAN WATERS OR

HOW TO STOP THE NEXT WARwith Humphrey Hawksley

Friday 28th September. Tickets: £20including drinks and canapés.

Former BBC Beijing Bureau Chiefand novelist Humphrey Hawksley

will show how the West is headingtowards conflict with China and how

this could be avoided.Doors open at 6.15pm, talk and

Q&A at 7pm, followed by book sales, signing, meet the author, drinks

and canapés. In support of the East Anglian Children’s Hospice Nook

Appeal.

AN EVENING WITH SUNNY ORMONDE: LILLIAN BELLAMY FROM

BBC RADIO 4’S THE ARCHERSSunday 28th October, 7.30pm

Tickets: £15Sunny has been playing the

“outrageous and raunchy Lilian Bellamy” in BBC Radio 4’s The

Archers for the past 12 years and has become one of the listeners’ most

favourite characters. Her antics have kept the nation entertained, whether

it be riding round Ambridge on a Harley Davidson, drinking the bull and the cider shed dry with Eddie

Grundy or absconding to Costa Rica with her beloved and very wicked Tiger! And then of course there is

Tiger’s brother Paul… Sunny will fill you in on all the behind the scenes stories about the world’s

longest running soap opera - an evening of anecdotes, banter and

favourite pieces from Sunny’s long and distinguished acting career –

humorous and touching in turn. Includes a question and answer session with the audience about

the making of The Archers – now in its 61st year! Plus there’s a signed

Archers script for the most original Archers question. As Sunny says: “There is something for everyone

Darlings!”

POETRY: CELEBRATING NATIONAL POETRY DAY

presented by the Wells Maltings Trustin association with Ambit Magazine

Thursday 4th OctoberThis will be an event brimming with activity, with Will Burns starring as a Poet on a Boat, Cheryl Moskowitz and Briony Bax running workshops

at Alderman Peel High School and a Strictly Speaking evening

where members of the public are invited to recite a poem they have

written themselves, or a poem they particularly enjoy, with a cash prize

for the best recitation. 

POET ON A BOATMeet in the Café at 2pm, cruise

at 3pm. Join Faber Young Poet Will Burns for a harbour cruise to

celebrate National Poetry Day. Hear Will recite his poetry in natural

surroundings and leave with a copy of Ambit Magazine.  Very limited tickets

at £20 each. 

STRICTLY SPEAKING: A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY POETRY

It’s open mic night X-Factor-style at Wells Maltings with cash prizes for

the best recital. The three categories are: Best Original Poem (£50 prize

and publication on the Maltings’ website), Best Recital Of An Existing

Work (£50), and a People’s Choice Award (bottle of wine for the winner). Each entrant will read one poem not longer than two A4 pages and there

will be 15 slots in each of the two categories so sign up early!

Judges: Poets Will Burns and Cheryl Moskowitz and Simon Daykin, Wells Maltings Director. MC: Ambit Editor

Briony Bax. Sign up in advance to read either at the Visitors Information

Centre or from 7pm on the night.

Many think of the Saltmarsh Coast of North Norfolk as a place apart. But why is this coastline so special and so unique? And what are the challenges and opportunities faced by those who live, work and visit?

Find out during the Saltmarsh Series – a set of lectures, talks and debates about this very special part of Norfolk. The first series (July – December) begins with The Sea:

All events start at 7pm: tickets £5. Book in person at the Visitor Information Centre, through Wells Maltings

Box Office on 01328 710885 or online at: wellsmaltings.org.uk

Wells Maltings, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AN

Thursday 20th September Working the Sea: Ports and HarboursPast, present and future of ports, harbours and havens of the Saltmarsh Coast.Speaker: Robert Smith MBE

Thursday 18th OctoberWorking the Sea: TradePast, present and future of seaborne trade on the Saltmarsh Coast.Speakers: Ton Brouwer & Henry Chamberlain

Thursday 15th November Working the Sea: The Glaven Ports History of Glaven Ports (Blakeney, Cley, Morston, Wiveton).Speaker: Jonathan Hooton

Thursday 13th December Working the Sea: PowerWindfarm Construction and Maintenance. Transmission. Land facilities. Conflict and co-existence. Outlooks, issues and options.Speakers: Windfarm Industry & Friends of North Norfolk

COMEDYCOMEDY: PATRICK MONAHAN &

SUPPORTPresented by Friends of The Granary

Friday 19th October, 7.30pmTickets: £12.50

Join Wells favourite Patrick Monahan and supporting act on his annual

pilgrimage to North Norfolk.

STAND UP WELLS:Presented by Wells Maltings & Makin

Projects,Thursday 22nd November, 8pm. Tickets: £12.50

If you like a laugh, you’ll love these brand new live comedy nights at

Wells Maltings, bringing the best of the UK comedy circuit to folk

who love the funnies! Featuring the musical comedy of Mitch Benn, daftly

deft Howard Read and compered by the dashing adventurer and Norfolk

local Tim Fitzhigham.

COMMUNITY In addition to all the films, drama,

concerts, art exhibitions and so on at Wells Maltings, there are also some

wonderful exercise classes and other community events.

CHARITY FASHION SHOWin aid of the East Anglian Air

Ambulance and outdoor equipment

for Wells Primary SchoolFriday 5th October. Doors open: 6pm;

Fashion Show starts 7pm.Tickets: £10 each including a

welcome drink.

YOGA AND MEDITATION

Teacher Marie Isaac hosts regular yoga sessions, mindfulness classes

for both children and adults and a mediation group, amongst other

things. There’s plenty coming up this Autumn, and a full list of classes, dates and times can be found at:

www.wellbeingbythesea.com. You can also get in touch with Marie at: wellbeingbythesea@outlook.com to

find out more.

Pilates classes also take place at Wells Maltings on a regular basis,

with teacher Heather Sampson from Sampson Pilates. Pick up a

leaflet when you’re in the building next, email Heather at: info@

sampsonpilates.com and find out more online at:

www.sampsonpilates.com

CHRISTMASA CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT

Presented by Green MatthewsThursday 13th December, 7.30pm

Tickets £12.50.This unique retelling of Dickens’

heart-warming tale uses an array of traditional and modern instruments

and authentic musical arrangements and brims with warmth, wit and

wonder.

WINTER MARKET AT WELLS MALTINGS

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December10am to 5pm Saturday,

11am to 4pm SundayAll welcome, entry free

A fabulous Festive Fair, featuring East Anglian arts and crafts, seasonal food

and drink, live music, a charity book stall and tombola and much more.

Come along for fabulous festive gifts and stocking fillers, enjoy a glass of

mulled wine and sing along to the carols - this is Christmas shopping as

it should be! 

FAKENHAM TOWN BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Sunday 16th December, 3pm. Tickets: £8.

FAMILY: THE CHRISTMASSY CHRISTMAS SHOW OF CHRISTMASSY

CHRISTMASNESS!Presented by Squashbox, Wednesday

19th December, 6.30pmThe Christmassy Christmas Show

of Christmassy Christmasness! is a celebration of everything

Christmassy, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes

to crackers, carols, presents and puddings!

Tickets: £10 adults/£6 children.

Four fascinating galleries devoted to the town’s history, stories and well-known characters from the past. This thought-provoking place tells the history of Wells-next-the-Sea via sea and shore and is aimed at visitors of all ages.

• Ideal for families – all sorts of interactive activities• Follow the Smugglers’ Trail and join the Smugglers’ Gang! • Watch Water Marks by Tracy Satchwill – a specially commissioned animated film delving back into the history books• Step into an immersive soundscape – Guella by Bill Vine – to discover the voices, noises and sounds of Wells

Open daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)Entry: £3.50; Concessions: £2.50; Local Residents: Free Of Charge in 2018. Tickets available from the Visitor Information Centre

WELLS HERITAGE CENTRE AT

Pictures: Sarah Toon Photography

CAFÉ/BARThe contemporary café serves everything from coffee and cake to light lunches and afternoon tea, while the bar is the perfect place to read the papers or catch up with friends while enjoying a pint of local ale or cider or a refreshing glass of wine. And if you’re at Wells Maltings for a show, concert, talk or other performance, don’t forget to pop in for a glass or two before or afterwards and to order your interval drinks; drinks can be taken into the auditorium, so there’s no rush!

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Wells Visitor Information Centre is now situated in Wells Maltings and during the Autumn Season will be open daily from 10am to 4pm, and to 5pm during half-term. Find out all about Wells and the surrounding area, book tickets to events and activities at Wells Maltings and do a spot of shopping; there are some lovely items on sale!

To contact the Visitor Information Centre, please call: 01328 839000 or email: info@wellsmaltings.org.uk

At Wells Maltings on Friday mornings. First session 5th October: FREE Taster Day.For times and prices, please see: www.hartbeeps.com

Wells Maltings Trust is a registered charity no. 1139767

Wells Maltings Trust acknowledges the financial contributions from the following organisations and agencies, without whom the creation and development of this landmark cultural centre for North Norfolk

and beyond would not have been possible:

National Lottery Awards for All, Paul Bassham Charitable TrustTrusthouse Charitable Foundation, Martin Laing Foundation

Bowland Charitable Trust, Norfolk County Council Community Construction Fund, SOS Community Lottery Fund/Big Lottery Fund

In addition to the extremely generous support of donors and contributors from our local community.

Coastal Communities Fund

Clore Duffield Foundation

International Fund for Arts and Culture (IFAC)

North Norfolk District Council: Big Society Fund

Business Rates Pool Fund

WITH GRATEFUL THANKS

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Garfield Weston Foundation

Foyle Foundation

Norfolk Coast Partnership

Sheringham Shoal

Architectural Heritage Fund

North Norfolk Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG)

AN ARTS, HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY HUB EVERYONE WELCOME – COME ON IN!

MUSIC □ FILM □ DRAMA □ DANCE □ COMEDY ART □ POETRY □ HERITAGE □ TALKS

FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND MUCH MORE!

Box Office: 01328 839000Wells Maltings, Staithe Street

Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk, NR23 1AN

hello@wellsmaltings.org.uk Patron: The Countess of Leicester

wellsmaltings.org.ukft

Wells Maltings Trust is a registered charity no. 1139767

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