Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense as they bring Pinocchio to our stage for Christmas 2024.

This is the unique story of ‘when dad was made of wood’...

One cold night Pinocchio, Gepetto and Sonny go on a journey in search of a place to live. Little do they know the house they’re staying in is a playground for their imaginations...

Join the trio as they embark on adventures to the land of play, inside a whale and much more!
Will Pinocchio ever turn back into a real boy?

Stuff and Nonsense are leaders in family theatre. Their adaptation of Pinocchio combines classic elements of the story – a poor woodcarver, the tell-tale growing nose, the dream of becoming a real boy – with their hallmark hilarity, skilled puppetry, original music, fantastic staging, outstanding performers and extraordinary physical tricks.

'The show was extremely clever and I was very impressed by the fantastic use of staging, which is definitely one of the key elements, along with the lively music, that kept my little boy transfixed throughout' coastalmum.co.uk

Invest in your children’s imaginations: join us in the theatre and take playfulness home with you!

Age guidance
Suitable for all the family - age guidance 3 - 10 years.

Relaxed Performances
The performances on Saturday 30 November at 11am and Friday 27 December at 11am are Relaxed. Ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format.

Signed Performance
The performance on Saturday 21 December at 2pm will be signed.

Run time
Pinocchio is 60 minutes long without an interval.

Tickets
£16 | £14 Under 16s
£56 Family and Friends (4 people)

Tickets for children under 18 months
For this show, tickets/seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.

Pre-School Term Time Ticket Offer
Book one Standard and one Under 5 ticket for term time performances of Pinocchio for the special price of £25. Valid on Tuesday - Friday performances until Fri 20 Dec. Offer applied in basket once logged into your account.

Creative Team
Directed by Niki McCretton
Music by Dom Coyote
With additional music by Tim Dalling

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•  26 Nov from £1250
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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

Autumn
Sat 21 Sept - 26 Oct (6 weeks)
Sat 9 Nov - 14 Dec (6 weeks)

£12.50 per session | £63 per 6 week course

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

•  23 Nov from £1250
•  30 Nov from £1250
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Led by Funky Monkeys

Have you ever wondered what your baby is thinking or feeling? Would it help if they could communicate those thoughts and feelings to you?

Sign & Rhyme teaches parents/carers and their little ones, simple sign language that enables them to communicate before speech takes over. Just like waving and clapping, your baby can learn to tell you when they’re hungry, in pain or just that they’ve seen a dog! This is empowering to them and hugely rewarding for you! In most cases babies who sign learn to talk sooner than their non-signing peers.

Signs are used in class, like actions, to accompany songs and nursery rhymes and with an array of props, puppets, instruments and the use of disco lights, bubbles and parachutes to enhance the sensory experience and make learning more fun.

There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities

Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months

Autumn
Wed 11 Sept - 18 Dec, exc 30 Oct
1.45pm - 2.30pm

£8.50 for 1 Adult and 1 Child | £4 Siblings (9 months +)
£45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)

•  27 Nov from £4
•   4 Dec from £4
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Led by Jim Maving

Classes constructed for those who have been playing for 5 years or more. To move your playing to that next level. It’s for those who can chord chart read, play different rhythms, finger pick, know barre chords, all rudimentary chord voicings and have a basic understanding of theory.

These classes are split by skills level:

These classes are split by skills level:

If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!

Beginners - Recently completed the Absolute Beginner course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.

Intermediate 1 - Well on the way and able to do bar chords.

Intermediate 2 - Almost Advanced but not quite yet.

Spring
Thur 16 Jan – 13 Feb (5 weeks)
Thur 20 Feb – 20 Mar (5 weeks)
Thur 27 Mar – 24 Apr (5 weeks)

8.15pm - 9.15pm

£50 per 5 week course | £30 per 3 week course

This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.

You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email

Suitable for ages 18+ years.

•  16 Jan from £50
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Led by Louise Temple

Learn how to create a beautiful and unique handmade festive door wreath using fresh foliages year after year. Handpick from a vast array of materials to decorate and make an individual Christmas design for your door.

Fri 22 Nov and Fri 29 Nov 7pm - 9pm
Sat 23 Nov and Sat 30 Nov 2pm - 4pm

£42.50 per session
Plus £20 for materials payable on the day to the tutor

•  22 Nov from £4250
•  23 Nov from £4250
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Led by Same Sky

Get set for the Carnival of the Animals Lantern Parade! Join us across November and December for Lantern Making Workshops ahead of this year's parade in Maidenhead Town Centre on Saturday 7 December from 4.30pm.

There are opportunities for all ages to get involved at Norden Farm and in Maidenhead Town Centre - find out more below.

Lantern Making Workshops at Norden Farm

Across 2 hours weave an intricate animal-inspired willow frame before covering and decorating your creation. Pre-booking essential. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Sat 2 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person

Sat 30 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person

Drop In Lantern Making Workshop at Norden Farm's Festive Market

Join our Drop In Lantern Making Workshop at the Norden Farm Festive Night Market on Fri 6 Dec. Get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fri 6 Dec | 6pm - 8pm | Festive Market | Suitable for 3+ years | £5 per lantern

Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in Maidenhead Town Centre

There are also Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in the town centre. Get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sun 1 Dec | 10.30am - 4pm | Nicholsons Centre | Suitable for 6+ years | £5 per lantern

Sat 7 Dec | 10.30am - 2pm | Maidenhead Library | Suitable for 3+ years | £5 per lantern

Lantern Making Workshop (for Adults)

Sat 16 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Ages 17+ years | £10 per person

Tickets for this workshop can be booked online here.

Find out more about this year's Lantern Parade here.

•  30 Nov from £7
•  30 Nov from £7
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