Presented by Norden Farm Jazz Club.

Simon Spillett (tenor sax)
Alex Hutton (piano)
Alec Dankworth (bass)
Clark Tracey (drums)

Over his twenty five year career Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as it's possible to wear within jazz; multi-award-winning instrumentalist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal's Album of The Year), quartet and big band leader, recording artist, author, historian, record producer, archivist, magazine columnist and latterly blogger.

However, for all these varied skills he identifies most strongly as a powerfully swinging, straight ahead tenor saxophonist, one capable of taking the audiences who hear him on a roller coaster ride encompassing everything from energetic bebop to heartfelt balladry.

And it’s in this guise that he’s become a solid fixture on the UK jazz landscape, regularly playing sold out gigs at major festivals (EFG London Jazz Festival, Brecon, Swanage, Scarborough, Wigan etc.) and world famous club venues (Ronnie Scott’s).

A charismatic performer, gifted with a dry observational wit, he’s never lost sight of the fact that jazz is entertainment as much as self-expression and whether playing, writing or articulately holding forth on his favourite subject UK jazz history – he’s an infectiously passionate communicator.

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

Studio
£17.50

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•  23 May from £1750

Jaz Delorean is a London based British singer, with the European touring band Tankus (formerly Tankus the Henge) and also on his own at the piano.

He has a colourful past together with a wild and wandering present. The songs that he sings and plays on the piano are tender observations of our fragile and sometimes twisted existence on this planet, taking inspiration from bar-room piano players of the Old West, the mournful melodies of his Cypriot ancestry and a patchwork of comic and tragic stories from growing up around a travelling funfair.

Strange things happen in dreams, but stranger things can happen in waking life, and Jaz Delorean has never shied away from baring his tattered soul to anyone willing to listen.

He’ll pull at your heartstrings and get you dancing to the rhythms of his fingers and forgetting your own worries for a time, before skulking off into the blackness behind the neon carnival lights again.

Some things aren’t meant to be kept.

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Courtyard Theatre
£19

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•   6 Jun from £19

Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.

Eight participants duel in (hopefully) three knockout rounds, playing their favourite seven inch vinyl tracks, with the winners decided by audience vote, to try and win through to the final and be crowned Singles Champion of 2025!

Studio
£13.50

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

Other Vinyl Frontier events this season include:
Sat 10 May: The Vinyl Frontier – Smash or Trash?
Sat 14 Jun: Your Best… Story Songs

The Vinyl Frontier's website

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•  12 Jul from £1350

Presented by Norden Farm Jazz Club.

Freddie Gavita (Trumpet / Flugelhorn)

Winner of the British Jazz Awards Best Trumpeter of 2017, Freddie has cemented his place as a leading light on the British Jazz scene. With the release of his debut album Transient in April 2017, his star is certainly on the rise.

He is a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Club Quintet and jazz-rock outfit Fletch’s Brew as well as being a band leader in his own right. A fearless improviser, he solos with fluent authority, his tone ranging from the warmly conversational to the eloquently strident.

Recent career highlights include three Proms performances at the Royal Albert Hall, appearing as the featured soloist at Cadagon Hall playing the music of Miles Davis and Gil Evans, and stepping into Herb Alpert’s shoes for the recent BBC 2 broadcast from Ronnie Scott’s commemorating the music of Burt Bacharach. Freddie has played with, among others, Peter Erskine, Joe Locke, John Hendricks, Kenny Wheeler, Stan Sulzmann, Tim Garland, Jon Faddis, Gregory Porter, Curtis Stigers, Paloma Faith, Jess Glynne, Seth McFarlane and Dionne Warwick.

Studio
£17.50

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•  18 Jul from £1750

Led by Deborah Le Vene-Page

Align and Flow Yoga is influenced by the biomechanics and heart orientated philosophy of the Anusara Hatha style of yoga. With a specific alignment focus within the flow of postures the practice will tone and strengthen the body, improve posture and create more freedom in the body and mind resulting in a calm and relaxed state of being.

Each week there will be a different theme weaving its’ way through the session, but a typical class starts with breathing techniques to centre and ground, poses to warm up and then progresses to a fun and challenging mix of vinyasa and alignment yoga.

This class is designed to cultivate focus, stamina, strength, and flexibility. Leaving time at the end for a well-deserved relaxation.

Come prepared for an energising class that will also leave you feeling relaxed.

Age guidance: 18+ years

Spring
Sat 8 Mar - 26 Apr (8 weeks)

Summer
Sat 3 May - 21 Jun (8 weeks)
Sat 12 Jul - 16 Aug (6 weeks)

10am - 11am

£13 per session | £88 per 8 week course | £66 per 6 week course

Please note that the sessions below will be covered by the following tutors:
Sat 12 Apr and 14 Jun - Sarah Norman
Sat 19 Apr and 21 Jun - Michelle Carvill

Suitable for all levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat with you.

•  10 May from £13
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Alex Wun (piano)
Eleanor Holmes (violin)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)

Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.5 (Emperor)
Romance No.2 in G
Symphony No.4

The Beethoven symphony cycle (21-25) nears its end with the bright and vibrant Fourth Symphony.

RAM scholar Eleanor Holmes returns to Norden Farm to play the elegant Second Romance The programme opens with the powerful and popular Emperor Conceto, with prizewinning Hong Kong pianist Alex Wun as the soloist.

Courtyard Theatre
£21.50 | Under 18s free

•  10 May from £2150

Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.

Join in the debate as Jeff plays 10 tracks on vinyl that are generally considered to be overplayed by radio stations and DJs. Should we keep them because they're a smash or bin them because they're trash?  You, the audience, will decide!

Studio
£13.50

Norden Farm Patrons, Bronze, Sliver and Gold Members can click here to login for Priority Booking.

Other Vinyl Frontier events this season include:
Sat 14 Jun: Your Best… Story Songs
Sat 12 Jul: Singles Championship

The Vinyl Frontier's website

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•  10 May from £1350

BCA Performing Arts Department proudly present this student production of 9 to 5 the Musical!

Join us for a hilarious, high energy journey through office politics, empowerment, and friendship. Featuring the iconic music of Dolly Parton, this dazzling production tells the story of three determined women who team up to take down their egotistical boss and transform their workplace. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments, show stopping numbers, and an inspiring message, 9 to 5 the Musical is a feel good experience for all. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance - grab your tickets now and get ready to sing along!

Courtyard Theatre
1pm performance - £8 per ticket
7pm performance - £18 per ticket

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•  13 May from £8
•  13 May from £18