Havant Arts Centre

HAVANT MUSEUM AND HAVANT ARTS CENTRE ARE UNDERGOIMG AN EXCITING TRANSFORMATION!
For more details and to download a PDF version of the Transformation Flyer please click on the link.

BRAND NEW IDENTITY AND REFURBISHED FACILITY FOR HAVANT MUSEUM AND HAVANT ARTS CENTRE
The new joint venture will be re-named as ‘The Spring’. ‘The Spring’ is due to open in October 2009 and alongside the present Arts Centre will feature a 1950’s kitchen; a public research centre, local study resources, a live room and recording studio, a shop and more gallery spaces and a live aquarium.

SHOES, SHOES AND MORE SHOES….
The October launch will have a shoe theme and amongst the displays will be a ten foot high cardboard boot and Footwear of the Famous.
Shoe painted by Lyn Unsworth

CAN YOU HELP?
If you can help us with your time and energy why not come along to the Volunteer Recruitment Day on Monday 22nd June 10am - 4pm For further information contact Exhibitions & Heritage Manager Joanna White on 023 9224 9068 or email: joannaw@havantartsactive.co.uk

‘DOLCE VIA’
A new play by Siobhan Nicholas / Presented by Take The Space in association with Guildford’s Yvonne arnaud Theatre Co.

FIRE EATERS, VENTRILOQUISTS, MUSICIANS, MENTALIST TRICKS, UNI-CYCLING, MAGICIANS AND STAND-UP COMEDY……
All coming to Havant Arts Centre on Friday 5 June, 8pm
Tickets £5 ONLY - great value for a live theatre performance!
“A must-see tragi-comedy inspired by the films of Fellini and Charlie Chaplin”
Daily Info, Oxford.

PLEASE NOTE: Some of the tricks involve the participation of members of the audience, Derren Brown-style.
TO BOOK TICKETS CLICK HERE

Bring your dancing shoes for…SAKAMA LIVE SHOW BAND (TANZANIA)
SOUKOUS, AFRO-REGGAE, AFRICAN NIGHT FEVER DJ’s, FLOOR-FILLING AFRO-GROOVES, ACROBATIC AND GYMNASTIC DANCE……
Coming to Havant Arts Centre on Thursday 11 June, 8pm
This has to be seen to be believed — when this band play the dance floor does not stop!
Tickets £12.50, £10.60
AUTHENTIC AFRO-CARIBBEAN FOOD AVAILABLE (catering provided by ‘Restaurant Zafara’ of Worthing)
£6 / Served from 7pm
Please book food by 12noon the day before the event.

PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROOTS AROUND THE WORLD
TO BOOK TICKETS CLICK HERE

ONE AMAZING WEEK - FOUR AMAZING WOMEN!!
This is an incredible week with top females from the world of music, theatre, film and cookery quite literally taking centre stage here at Havant Arts centre. Actress Nicole Kidman stars in the film ‘Austrailia’ on Wednesday (tea and cake included in the price if you come along to the matinee), nationally renowned theatre company TheatreWorks present Thomas Hardy’s period drama ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’ this Thursday , outstanding Irish Folk Singer Cara Dillon plays on Friday (SOLD OUT event), whilst BBC2 TV Personality and Food Writer Anjum Anand demonstrates her culinary skills this Saturday.

A NIGHT LESS ORDINARY (ANLO)
FREE tickets for Under 26’s
Please call the Box office on 023 9247 2700 to book your FREE theatre tickets. ANLO tickets can be isssued against the following shows:
Tess of the D’Urbervilles
Dolce Via
The Overcoat
Road
Austen’s Women
The Taming of the Shrew
More details can be found at www.anightlessordinary.org.uk
Conditions apply / Not available online / subject to availability

SHOWS, WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITIONS AT HAVANT ARTS CENTRE
If you would like to download a digital version of our current brochure which includes full details of events, workshops and exhibitions please click on the HAC Summer 09 Brochure link.

MAY DAYS ARTS TRAIL 2009

ENGAGE
INSPIRE
EXHIBIT
CELEBRATE

The 2009 May Days Arts Trail celebrates the exceptional talents of the artists and makers who live, work and create in Havant Borough. Both established and first time artists welcome you to their hidden world of workspaces, studios, homes and galleries, to exhibit and sell their original artwork in a relaxed atmosphere.

SATURDAY 2 / SUNDAY 3 MAY EMSWORTH
SATURDAY 9 / SUNDAY 10 MAY HAYLING ISLAND
SATURDAY 16 / SUNDAY 17 MAY HAVANT, LEIGH PARK & WATERLOOVILLE
10AM-5PM DAILY

Click on the link to download the May Days Arts Trail 09 Brochure
Havant Arts Centre is hosting a number of Weekend Workshops for Adults and Children as Part of the May Days Arts Trail 2009. These include: Wire Jewellery, T-Shirt Printing (Children and Young People) and Wire & textile Jewellery, Monoprint & Paint On Canvas (Adults). Full details and prices can be found by clicking on the May Days Arts Trail 09 category on the left hand side of this page.

SHOWS, WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITIONS AT HAVANT ARTS CENTRE
If you would like to download a digital version of our current brochure which includes full details of events, workshops and exhibitions please click on the HAC Summer 09 Brochure link.

NEW SEASON OF EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS SUMMER 2009
We are pleased to publish details of all of the great shows and workshops during May to September 2009. Highlights include two nationally recognised food writers: Anjum Anand and Valentina Harris, folk musician Cara Dillon, the Sakama Live Show Band, The James Taylor Quartet, the all-day Summer Bands event -’Sounds of Summer’, comedian Patick Monahan, Theatreworks presentation of ‘Tess of the D’urbervilles’, Theatre Tours presentation of ‘Austen’s Women’ and the May Days Arts Trail 09. Look out for the Literary Festival section too - coming in September 09. Click on the link to download a PDF version of the Havant Arts Centre Summer 09 Brochure.

TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH THE BOX OFFICE FROM MONDAY 30 MARCH FOR MAY TO SEPTEMBER 09 EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

FREE THEATRE TICKETS
If you are interested in theatre and are under 26 years of age you are entitled to FREE theatre tickets at Havant Arts Centre (conditions apply). Simply click on the ‘A Night Less Ordinary’ (ANLO) logo on the left hand side of this screen for more details.

ONLINE TICKET DISCOUNT
And don’t forget that if you book tickets online you can save 10% on the costs of most events and workshops!

EXHIBITIONS AND HERITAGE MANAGER VACANCY
From April 2009 Havant Arts Centre will merge with Havant Museum to become Havant Arts & Heritage Centre. HAHC is looking to appoint an Exhibitions and Heritage Manager. Please click on the link to view the Exhibitions and Heritage Manager Advertisement (PDF). The advert contains all the information that you need in order to apply for this positiion.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES AND SHOWS
Click on the link to download the latest Spring 09 Children’s Holiday Activity Flyer. The flyer includes workshops happening at Havant Arts Centre, Making Space and Staunton Country Park.

ONLINE BOOKING
Most shows and workshops are now available to book online (there is a 10% discount on the price for most items when you purchase online).

HOW TO LOG IN
You login with a username and password (the option to login appears once you have clicked on a ‘Buy Tickets Online’ button - these buttons can be found within individual event and workshop category postings - categories can be found on the left hand side of the page). Your login consists of the first four letters of your surname followed by the last part of your postcode. For example, my name is Darren Corps, postcode po48nl so my username would be Corp8NL (case sensitive). The password is your full postcode (in most cases UPPER CASE with no gaps).

MEMBERS BOOKING ONLINE
To receive the full members discount (on top of the usual online discount) members need to use their ‘Membership Login’ (please use the method shown above). If you find that your name does not appear above the words “Log Off’ (top left of the screen), then please contact the Box Office to clarify your password and membership status.

PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS
Some previous customers can also login using the method explained above.

NEW CUSTOMERS
New customers will need to click onto the ‘Sign-up online’ link (in a red font) on the left hand side of the screen (appears once you have clicked on the ‘Buy Tickets Online’ button).

WHY SHOULD I LOGIN?
Signing-up means that customers do not have to re-enter address details every time that an online purchase is made. For members it means that you would receive the additional members discount.

PASSWORDS
HAC recommends that purchasers change their password once they have logged on - this can be done when you click on the ‘your account’ button and then ‘edit’ button.

Amanda’s favourite shoes are Hard Hearted Harlots!

This Christmas why not book tickets for our family Christmas Show ‘Wind in the Willows’.
Gift Vouchers are also available to purchase for any amount you like - the perfect Christmas present! Call 023 9247 2700 to order Christmas Gift Vouchers and we will post them to your address.
Finally, why not book a delicious Christmas Dinner - at the Red Mango Cafe - only £12.50 for a two course lunch including mulled wine and Fairtrade filter coffee (follow the link for further details). Christmas Dinner can be booked on tel. 023 9224 9065.

There are lots of exciting events to book for this Christmas. Click on the link to view the HAC Christmas Events 2008 Flyer to view a wonderful range of shows, food events and workshops during November & December 08.

Highlights include the TUDOR NIGHT, the theatre production and comedy I, LEAR, INNOVATE - the Contemporary Craft & Food Fayre, the TREVOR JOHN BAND and of course the family Christmas show - THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS.

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office on 023 9247 2700

We look forward to seeing you all this Christmas!

Havant Arts Centre is hosting its AGM on Monday 10th November at 7pm. The public is invited to attend the meeting to find out what has been happening and future developments at the venue.

If you would like to read the HAC Annual Report (2008) prior to the AGM please click on the link to download a PDF version (10 MB). To download a text version of the 2008 HAC Annual Report click on this link.

If you would like to read the Minutes from last years AGM (2007) please click on that link.

We look forward to seeing you all at the meeting.

Amanda O’Reilly
Director

Opening Thursday 11th December, Wind in the Willows, adapted for the National Theatre by Alan Bennett, is a wonderful retelling of a classic story suitable for children from 8 years old. The show features everyone’s favourite rascal, Mr Toad, with his friends Rat, Mole and Badger and a cast of otters, weasels, rabbits and mice and the occasional human.
To book tickets call the Box Office on 023 9247 2700.

For furher information click on the Bench website link: www.benchtheatre.org.uk