Luton Culture Venues // The Hat Factory Arts Centre / Wardown Park Museum Stockwood Discovery Centre / Luton Library Theatre / Libraries
WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2016
Why The Whales Came / Fri 7 Oct
Box Office 01582 878 100 www.lutonculture.com
Hello and welcome to our autumn season guide
Luton Culture We are an arts and cultural charity based in Luton, and we provide amazing arts activities, free museums, libraries, historic house and gardens, and creative workspaces. We develop and present events, theatre shows, festivals, films, story-telling, clubs, exhibitions, public art and much more to entertain and inspire you. We also invite you to enjoy our fantastic cafés, shops and meeting rooms to soak up the atmosphere of our cultural venues. We welcome you, your family and your friends to enjoy our cultural venues which are all free to enter thanks to funding from London Luton Airport Limited, who also help fund our open access arts and cultural programmes and museums. www.lutonculture.com
Stockwood Discovery Centre
Thousands of visitors enjoy these gorgeous gardens and fascinating museum collections all year round. There is so much to see and the gardens go on and on into the woodland. In our museum we have carriages, steam engines, historic items about Luton, and lots of wonderful curiosities. To make it a great day out we also provide a seasonal menu at the light and airy Garden Café, a play area for children to explore, and a lovely shop with very special gifts and treats. The centre is open seven days a week, from 10am – 5pm. It’s located just 3 minutes from junction 10 of the M1 and has a free car park. Wardown Park Museum
Everyone loves this local treasure of a museum, located in the beautiful Wardown Park, but it was beginning to look a little tired, so we have fundraised over £3m so far to refurbish it back to its former glory. Whilst the work is taking place, we are sorry that the museum is closed. We will unveil the restored Museum early next year. You can find out more about the redevelopment at www.museummakers.co.uk. 2
The Hat Factory Arts Centre
Libraries
We host a vibrant and diverse arts programme in our historic hat factory building in Central Luton’s Cultural Quarter. From theatre and music, to comedy and film there’s something for everyone to enjoy, all just a short stroll from Luton train station, Central Library and the Mall Shopping Centre. Connors, the Hat Factory’s contemporary café bar is also run by Luton Culture and has a relaxed vibe that’s just right. For more of a buzz, join us for cocktails and free live acoustic sessions every Friday night starting at 8pm.
Luton’s local and central libraries offer a wide range of books and information resources, a quiet place to study or enjoy regular free activities for adults and children. Rhyme time and storytime sessions are a great way to enjoy books together, to sing-a-long, and to have fun doing craft activities with your little ones. There is always something going on in your library, new books to read and help on hand to access information. We deliver Luton’s library services on behalf of Luton Borough Council.
We also have a theatre in the Central Library which we programme with lots of family friendly shows, as well as theatre, music and comedy for adults. Be sure to keep your eye on our website for the latest releases. Tickets go very quickly for our popular shows.
Luton Culture is a charity, so every penny you spend buying tickets, hiring our spaces, and using our cafés and bars, goes straight back into developing a vibrant arts and culture events. We value your donations too – when you drop your money in our charity boxes every penny, pound and note goes towards providing more free arts and cultural activity. A massive thank you from all the Luton Culture team.
It’s easy to book tickets for all our events at www.lutonculture.com. You can also visit the box office at The Hat Factory or call us on 01582 878 100. The box office is open Mon – Fri, 11am – 6pm, and before each performance. Whichever way you choose to book, we won’t charge booking fees.
See page 23 for details of our venues, libraries and library access points. Box Office 01582 878 100
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WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE SEP
PERFORMANCE THU 1 SEP
UTTER! LUTONIA 12
SPOKEN WORD 6
SAT 3 SEP
CEMETERY WALK
TALK 22
FRI 16 SEP
COMEDY BAR
COMEDY 10
SAT 17 & SUN 18 SEP
WEAVING NARRATIVES
EXHIBITION 11
TUE 20 SEP
LUTON HOO, PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE TALK
SAT 24 SEP
A Night of Hendrix & Cream
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MUSIC 6
SAT 24 SEP - Sun 27 Nov International Garden Photographer of the Year
EXHIBITION 11
FRI 30 SEP
COMEDY
6
Fri 30 Sep - Sun 2 Oct WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
FAMILY
14
FRI 7 OCT
WHY THE WHALES CAME
FAMILY 14
FRI 7 OCT
MY SUMMER OF LOVE
FILM 12
SAT 8 OCT
LENNON: THROUGH A GLASS ONION
THEATRE
6
FRI 14 OCT
REVERIE
THEATRE
7
SAT 15 & SUN 16 OCT
THE BRAVEST MOUSE
FAMILY
14
SAT 15 OCT
SHAPPI KHORSANDI
COMEDY
7
FRI 21 OCT
OPERATION Crucible
THEATRE
7
FRI 21 OCT
COMEDY BAR
COMEDY 10
MON 24 & SUN 30 OCT
THE BRAVEST MOUSE
THEATRE
14
TUE 25 OCT
DOTTY THE DRAGON
THEATRE
14
THU 27 OCT
FAIRYTALES GONE BAD: GRANNYLOCKS FAMILY
15
THU 27 OCT
FAIRYTALES GONE BAD: zombie-rella FAMILY
15
THU 27 & FRI 28 OCT
CATHY
THEATRE 7
FRI 28 OCT
HALLOWEEN AT STOCKWOOD
FAMILY
15
SAT 29 OCT
HALLOWEEN DANCE WORKSHOPS
FAMILY
15
SAT 29 OCT
LUTON - AN A-Z
TALK
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SAT 29 OCT
28 DAYS LATER
FILM
12
JOEL DOMMETT
OCT
4
NOV THU 3 - SUN 6 NOV
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
FAMILY
16
THU 3 NOV
The Clash: Westway to the World
FILM
12
SUN 6 NOV
THE BRAVEST MOUSE
FAMILY
14
THU 10 NOV
UK SUBS
MUSIC
8
FRI 11 NOV
Wilde
FILM
12
SAT 12 NOV
STEPHEN K AMOS
COMEDY
8
SUN 13 NOV
ONLY FOOLS AND BOYCIE theatre
8
THU 17 NOV THE REVOLUTION WILL BE VOCALISED SPOKEN WORD 8 THU 17 NOV GASP! theatre 9 FRI 18 NOV
COMEDY BAR
COMEDY 10
SAT 19 NOV
MOLLY’S MARVELLOUS MOUSTACHE
FAMILY
THU 24 NOV
LUTON: CENTRE OF THE PUNK ROCK UNIVERSE TALK
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FRI 25 NOV
NINE LIVES
THEATRE
9
SAT 26 NOV
THE VIBRATORS
MUSIC
9
16
DEC THU 1 DEC
UTTER! LUTONIA 13
FRI 2 DEC
DARE DEVIL RIDES TO JARAMA
THEATRE
10
SUN 4 DEC
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
THEATRE
10
FRI 9 DEC
My Brother the Devil
FILM
13
SAT 10 DEC
ELF
FILM
13
SAT 10 - FRI 23 DEC
CHRISTMAS AT STOCKWOOD
FAMILY
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SAT 10 DEC
THE HISTORY OF LUTON LIBRARIES TALK
FRI 16 DEC
COMEDY BAR
SPOKEN WORD 9
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COMEDY 10
MON 12 - SAT 24 DEC THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
FAMILY
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Also this season… Every Friday Ongoing
Connors Unplugged Acoustic Sessions
10
Activities and workshops, for children and adults
18-21
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PERFORMANCE SEP // OCT
UTTER! LUTONIA 12 THU 1 SEP, 8PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £5 / £3 conc, 16+ An eclectic line-up of local and national spoken-word, poetry and hip hop talent.
A NIGHt of Hendrix & Cream SAT 24 SEP, 8PM
‘Incredible Musicians!’ Neneh Cherry ’10/10 Superb!’ Classic Blues Mag
Library Theatre £15 This stunning power trio plays tribute to two of the greatest names in rock history – Jimi Hendrix and Cream. Presented by Voodoo Room
JOEL DOMMETT FRI 30 SEP, 8PM
‘Hilarious… delightful tales’ The Scotsman
‘Simply hilarious and The Hat Factory Arts Centre highly recommended.’ £12 / £10 conc, 14+ ★★★★★ Time Out High octane comedy from one of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians. Star of Sky1s Bring The Noise, BBC3s Impractical Jokers and ITV2s Reality Bites.
LENNON: THROUGH A GLASS ONION SAT 8 OCT, 7.30PM
‘A deeply felt reflection of the man, savour every minute’ New York Times
Library Theatre £15 Following its New York success, this critically-acclaimed celebration of John Lennon comes to Luton. Part-concert part-biography, Through a Glass Onion features 31 Lennon and Lennon/McCartney hits including Imagine and Revolution.
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OCT
REVERIE
FRI 14 OCT, 7.30PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £10 / £8 conc / £5 schools A man yearns to escape the routines of his moderate, shy existence. Daniele Ridolfi uses physical theatre and mime to create a heart-warming, hilarious, and beautifully performed show. Presented by Daniele Ridolfi Theatre Company
SHAPPI KHORSANDI SAT 15 OCT, 7.30PM
‘seriously funny and surprisingly filthy’ The New Statesman
‘makes live comedy thrilling’ Library Theatre London Evening Standard £15 / £13 conc Star of Live At The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Shappi Khorsandi sets out to reclaim patriotism in her new stand-up comedy show Oh My Country!
OPERATION CRUCIBLE FRI 21 OCT, 7.30PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £10 / £8 conc, 12+ Sheffield Blitz. December 1940. Four ordinary men are trapped in the rubble following a bomb blast. This is their story. Presented by From Ground Up Theatre Company
CATHY
THU 27 & FRI 28 OCT, 7.30PM
‘the best piece of new writing in London’ The Stage
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £10 / £8 conc, 14+ A woman forced out of London by spiralling living costs finds herself in an unfamiliar town pushed to make choices she doesn’t want to make. Presented by Cardboard Citizens
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PERFORMANCE NOV
PUNK 1976 SEASON
UK SUBS
THU 10 NOV, 8PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £12.50, 16+ Celebrating their 40th anniversary, this legendary punk band continues to represent the true spirit of punk rock.
STEPHEN K AMOS SAT 12 NOV, 8PM
‘Born to entertain’ The Guardian
‘...officially becoming a national treasure’ Library Theatre The Sunday Times £16, 16+ Star of Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News for You returns to Luton with his new show, World Famous. Join us for a night of great stand-up from the globe-trotting laughter master.
ONLY FOOLS AND BOYCIE SUN 13 NOV, 7.30PM
Library Theatre £16 Actor John Challis (aka Boycie) reflects on his remarkable life on stage with stories from Only Fools and Horses and other popular TV shows. Meet John after the show for book signings, photos and autographs.
PUNK 1976 SEASON
THE REVOLUTION WILL BE VOCALISED
THU 17 NOV, 8PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £6, 16+ Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of The Sex Pistols’ Anarchy with an evening of hard-hitting punk poetry featuring Attila the Stockbroker. Come and listen, then go out and make your own noise! Presented by UTTER! Spoken Word
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NOV // DEC
GASP!
THU 17 NOV, 7.30PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £10 / £8 conc, 10+ Defying gravity, two fearless young men perform amazing tricks in perpetual motion with balls, spheres and a huge metal wheel. The evening starts with Knot, a sinewy and skilful acrobatic duet by British circus artists Nikki and JD. Presented by Crying Out Loud on behalf of Circus Evolution
NINE LIVES
FRI 25 NOV, 7.30PM
Photo: Lauren Cahu
‘Affecting and direct’ The Guardian
‘Compassionate and engaging’ The Hat Factory Arts Centre The Stage £10 / £8 conc, 12+ Ishmael has fled Zimbabwe where a wave of homophobia threatens his life. In Leeds there’s the prospect of sanctuary and a new life among strangers. But will those strangers accept him? This gripping play tells the real story behind asylum headlines.
PUNK 1976 SEASON
THE VIBRATORS SAT 26 NOV, 8PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £8, 16+ One of the original punk bands performs live at The Hat Factory Arts Centre. The Vibrators supported The Sex Pistols and, this year, celebrate 40 years in music.
UTTER! LUTONIA 13 THU 1 DEC, 8PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £5 / £3 conc, 16+ A Christmas special of this diverse and ever-changing spoken-word experience, alive with rhythms, ideas and energy.
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PERFORMANCE DEC
DARE DEVIL RIDES TO JARAMA FRI 2 DEC, 7.30PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £10 / £8 conc, 11+ Discover how the Spanish Civil War hero and speedway star Clem ‘Dare Devil‘ Beckett fought against fascism during the Spanish Civil War. A strong mixture of drama, humour and live music. Presented by Townsend productions
A Christmas Carol Sun 4 Dec, 7.30pm
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £10, 14+ Join Living Spit for mince pies, mulled wine, and a uniquely comic take on A Christmas Carol. Howard Coggins is the anti-hero of Dickens’ masterpiece with songs, puppetry and more daftness than you can shake a selection box at - a feast of festive foolery!
COMEDY BAR
Regular Event
EVERY THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, 8PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £5, 16+ Resident MC Jake Pickford hosts an evening of stand-up comedy from the nation’s up and coming talent.
Unplugged
EVERY FRIDAY, 8PM
Regular Event
Connors Café Bar at The Hat Factory Arts Centre Free entry Acoustic music and spoken word sessions, with 2 for 1 cocktails all night. Full evening menu available. Call 01582 878 122 to reserve a table at Connors.
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CRAFT & VISUAL ART SEP // DEC
International Garden Photographer of the Year Sat 24 Sep - Sun 27 Nov
Stockwood Discovery Centre Free This exhibition captures beautiful images of plants, habitats and amazing landscapes from amateur and professional photographers.
WEAVING NARRATIVES Sat 17 & Sun 18 SEP
Luton Central Library Free Celebrating the history of Bedfordshire towns, local textile artists showcase work in an exhibition inspired by resources from Bedfordshire Archives.
AS YOU CHANGE, SO DO I Our three year programme of public art, As You Change, So Do I, kicks off this Autumn with the launch of a large-scale digital artwork on the side of The Hat Factory Arts Centre, created by Turner Prize nominee Mark Titchner. Visit www.lutonculture/asyouchange to find out more about our plans for artist residencies, projections and billboard-art to animate the streets and empty buildings in Luton’s Cultural Quarter and beyond. Funded by Arts Council England’s Luton Investment Programme
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FILMS OCT // NOV
MY SUMMER OF LOVE FRI 7 OCT, 7PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £6 / £3 conc, 15+ Working-class tomboy Mona meets the exotic, pampered Tamsin who both discover they have much to teach one another, and much to explore together. Includes a short introductory talk with tea and soft drinks.
28 Days Later – Fright Night Sat 29 Oct, 8pm
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £8 / £5 conc, 18+ Join us for Danny Boyle’s British cult classic zombie thriller with some extra thrills. Come dressed as a zombie and join the undead at this Halloween fright night screening.
PUNK 1976 SEASON
THE CLASH: WESTWAY TO THE WORLD THU 3 NOV, 7.30PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £6.50 / £5 conc, 15+ A career retrospective of British punk band The Clash, featuring exclusive interviews with the band. Followed by Dump it on Parliament Revisited, a short film about Bedfordshire bands and the music they created to protest against a proposed nuclear dump site.
WILDE
Fri 11 Nov, 7pm
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £6 / £3 conc, 15+ Starring Stephen Fry, this is the story of Oscar Wilde: genius, poet, playwright and the first modern man. Includes a short introductory talk with tea and soft drinks.
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DEC
My Brother the Devil Fri 9 Dec, 7pm
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £6 / £3 conc, 15+ Two teenage brothers must face their own prejudices head on if they are to survive the perils of being British Arabs growing up on the streets of gangland London. Includes a short introductory talk with tea and soft drinks.
ELF
Sat 10 Dec, 4pm
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £6 / £3 conc, PG Full of Yuletide cheer, Elf is a family comedy starring Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human raised by elves, who is determined to find his father whilst bringing some much-needed Christmas spirit to New York City. Ticket includes a mince pie at Connors before the screening.
CONNORS CAFE BAR at The Hat Factory Arts Centre Our contemporary café bar is a great place to meet friends or colleagues for coffee or lunch. We offer a wide selection of locally sourced, home cooked food with a focus on high quality fresh ingredients. Join us on Friday nights for free acoustic music, a great evening menu, and 2 for 1 cocktails all night. To reserve a table please call 01582 878122. Opening times: Mon – Thu, 8am – 5pm / Fri, 8am – 11pm All profits go directly back into supporting our arts and culture programmes.
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES SEP // OCT
WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
FRI 30 SEP, 10.30AM / 1.30PM SAT 1 OCT & SUN 2 OCT, 10.30AM / 1.30PM / 3.30PM Library Theatre £8 / £6 schools, Ages 2+ Michael Rosen’s classic adventure story is brought to the stage in this delightful show by Little Angel Theatre. 1.30pm shows are strictly 2+. Families with younger children can book the 10.30am & 3.30pm shows.
WHY THE WHALES CAME FRI 7 OCT, 1PM & 5PM
Library Theatre £7 / £5 schools, Ages 7+ Multi-award-winning performer Danyah Miller brings Michael Morpurgo’s enchanting tale to life. A storytelling show packed with adventure and intrigue. Presented by Wizard Presents
THE BRAVEST MOUSE
SAT 15 OCT - SUN 6 NOV, VARIOUS TIMES Various Venues Free, Ages 4+ Timble lives with his family underneath the floorboards of Betty and Stanley’s house. He is an adventurous mouse and is desperate to see the world. When Stanley leaves for France, Timble takes his chance and stows away in his backpack. A heart-warming short play from Full House Theatre.
DOTTY THE DRAGON
TUE 25 OCT, 11.30AM & 2.30PM
HALF TERM
Library Theatre £7, Ages 3 - 7 Join Dotty the baby fire dragon, for an enchanting fairytale adventure with a very happy ending. Features live music, fabulous puppets and high energy storytelling. Presented by Blunderbus Theatre Company
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HALF TERM FAIRYTALES GONE BAD Grannylocks / The Monstrous Duckling
THU 27 OCT, 11.30AM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £7, Ages 3+ Award winning performance poet Joseph Coelho unravels the true stories behind the happily-ever-after fairy tales. Join us for thieving grannies, monstrous ducklings and more… Presented by Half Moon HALF TERM FAIRYTALES GONE BAD Zombie-rella / Blood-red Hood
THU 27 OCT, 1.30PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £7, Ages 6+ Joseph Coelho’s second performance is for older children. Coelho introduces us to a zombiefied Cinderella and the morally questionable hunter Little Red. An enchanting performance for young and old alike. Presented by Half Moon
HALLOWEEN AT STOCKWOOD FRI 28 OCT, 11AM
HALF TERM
Stockwood Discovery Centre Free, Ages 3 - 7 Discover all of the spooks and thrills that the museum has in store for you at this family Halloween event. Why not come in fancy dress? Witches, ghosts and ghouls welcome. Charges apply for some activities
HALLOWEEN DANCE WORKSHOPS
HALF TERM
SAT 29 OCT 11AM Witch and Wizard Wiggle Dance, Ages 3+ 1PM Zombie Dance Crew, Ages 6+ The Hat Factory Arts Centre, £5 Dance to spooky tunes with these Halloween themed dance classes; learn routines from professional dancers and perform in front of your family and friends. Fancy dress welcome. Presented by Let’s All Dance
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES NOV // DEC
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR THU 3 NOV, 2PM FRI 4 NOV, 10.30AM / 1.30PM SAT 5 NOV, 11AM / 2PM SUN 6 NOV, 11AM / 2PM
★★★★★ Time Out ‘Bedazzling! Will mesmerize audiences’ New York Times
Library Theatre £8 Thu & Fri / £10 Sat & Sun / £6 schools This critically acclaimed production features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four Eric Carle stories.
MOLLY’S MARVELLOUS MOUSTACHE SAT 19 NOV, 1.30PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £7, Ages 3 - 7 Molly wants to be a grown-up… and with her home-made moustache, she can go anywhere and do anything she likes. Free workshop 11.30am, booking required. Presented by Fidget Theatre in association with LittleMighty
Presented by Luton Culture and Full House Theatre
Mon 12 – Sat 24 Dec
Library Theatre £12 / £10 / £9 over 60s Various times, Ages 4+ BSL and relaxed performances available
A magical adventure capturing all the excitement of Christmas Eve. The Night Before Christmas will leave families bursting with festive cheer.
Book early for the best seats in the house! www.lutonculture.com
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CHRISTMAS DEC
Luton Culture presents…
Christmas at
Stockwood Sat 10 & Sun 11 Dec, 10am - 4pm Sat 17 – Fri 23 Dec, 10am - 4pm
Stockwood Discovery Centre £6 child entry, or £10 including Santa visit and gift £1 adult All the sights and sounds of a wonderful Christmas adventure, with create-and-make activities to take home, a bubble disco, festive magic show, Christmas tales and of course a visit to Santa and his elves! All activities are included in the admission price. This magical experience is also available to groups as an exclusive private hire.
Tickets to see Santa are likely to sell out, so book early to avoid disappointment. Online booking available at www.lutonculture.com
Explore Stockwood Discovery Centre… Visitors are welcome to explore Stockwood’s gardens and museum collections, as well as the café and gift shop. The gift shop is a great place to indulge in some Christmas shopping. We stock some of the best in locally crafted goods, from handmade Christmas decorations to toys, bags and candles, as well as a range of local memorabilia.
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FREE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES See website or contact the venue directly for details of these activities at various libraries across Luton.
Bookstart Rhyme Time Babies, toddlers and grown-ups can enjoy rhymes and stories together. Duration 30 mins. Term-time only. Luton Central Library: Sun 11.30am, Tue 11am & Thu 11am Lewsey Library: Mon 2.15pm / Leagrave Library: Tue 9.30am, Wed 9.30am & 10.30am Marsh Farm Library: Tue 2.15pm, Thu 10.15am / Stopsley Library: Wed 9.30am, Thu 2.15pm SPECIAL EVENTS...
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Sun 11 – Thu 15 Sep
Celebrating European Day of Languages Sun 25 – Thu 29 Sep
Wow! Said the Owl Sun 16 – Thu 20 Oct
Family Fun Time
A chance for families to enjoy stories, craft and fun together. Every other Saturday, plus weekdays in school holidays. Duration 45 mins. Luton Central Library: Sat 11am / Stopsley Library: Sat 2.15pm Leagrave Library: Sat 11am / Marsh Farm Library: Sat 2.15pm SPECIAL EVENTS...
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Meet Mog the Cat Sat 3 – Mon 5 Sep
Winnie the Pooh Sat 10 Sep
Adventures in Space Sat 17 & Sat 24 Sep
The Big Draw – Book Art for Families Sat 1 & Sat 8 Oct
Twisted Tales Sat 22 – Sat 29 Oct
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Sat 5 & Sat 12 Nov
Go Away, Big Green Monster Sat 19 & Sat 26 Nov
Merry Christmas, Big Hungry Bear Sat 10 & Sat 17 Dec
The Library Games: CODE GREEN
Try your hand at coding, play games and make things from LEGO®, aged 8+. Duration 1 hour. Luton Central Library: Mon 4pm Lewsey Library: Tue 4pm Stopsley Library: Tue 4pm Leagrave Library: Thu 4pm Marsh Farm Library: Fri 4pm Yu-Gi-Oh trading game play for 11+. Duration 2 hours. Lewsey Library: Wed 4pm Leagrave Library: Thu 5pm Board Game Bonanza sessions for the whole family. Duration 1 hour. Lewsey Library: Thu 4pm SPECIAL EVENTS...
Staying safe in Cyberspace Mon 19 - Fri 23 Sep Join us on our own cyberspace adventure, as we find out how all the family can stay safe online. Ages 8+. Duration 1 hour.
Star Wars Pod Racer Challenge Mon 12 - Fri 16 Dec Build your own Star Wars Pod Racer and then try your hand at Racer Rush. Ages 8+. Duration 1 hour.
FREE Homework Help
Our Homework Helpers support school children to complete their homework. Helpers give children the confidence and skills to find information, use internet sites, and complete their learning logs. Ages 6 - 13, drop-in. Term-time only. Over 8’s can attend unaccompanied by an adult. Luton Central Library: Sat 2pm - 5pm Lewsey Library: Sat 2pm - 5pm Stopsley Library: Sat 10am - 1pm Leagrave Library: Sat 2pm - 5pm Marsh Farm Library: Sat 10am - 1pm Bury Park Library: Sat 10am - 1pm Box Office 01582 878 100
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS
CREATIVE COLOURING TUESDAYS 2PM
Leagrave Library Free Reduce stress and create beautiful designs. No artistic talent needed.
AFTERNOON OF DISCOVERY
Every third Friday of the month, 2PM
Stockwood Discovery Centre £7 / £5 conc Enjoy afternoon tea and a short talk on local history. Booking required.
LUTON WRITERS’ CLUB
EVERY OTHER THURSDAY, 5.30PM
Luton Central Library A free club open to those interested in writing.
LUTON POETRY SOCIETY
EVERY LAST SATURDAY OF MONTH, 2PM Luton Central Library £4 entry or join on the day for £25 a year. Read and discuss poetry in a friendly atmosphere.
KNIT & KNATTER
Every Tuesday, 10am Lewsey Library
Every third Friday of the month, 10AM Leagrave Library Free An informal friendly group. All levels welcome.
BOOK GROUPS
Book groups run at a number of libraries. To find out more please email libraryinfo@lutonculture.com or visit your local library
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WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
PEARL KNOTTING JEWELLERY MAKING WORKSHOP FRI 9 SEP, 10AM – 1PM
Stockwood Discovery Centre, £25, 16+ Learn how to hand knot freshwater pearls onto silk thread in the traditional style. You will make a bracelet or a necklace to take home. All materials including pearls are provided.
MAKING FILM WORK CONFERENCE TUE 11 OCT, 1PM – 6PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Free, Ages 15+ Can we set up a dynamic film hub in Luton? Find out about the initiatives changing the UK film scene from Mark Reid at the BFI, Dominique Unsworth from Resource Productions and John Peto at the Nerve Centre. Join the debate in this interactive conference. Open to all - filmmakers, media educators and students are especially welcome. Presented by the Film Factory.
PATCHWORK PINCUSHION WORKSHOP FRI 14 OCT, 10AM – 1PM
Stockwood Discovery Centre, £10, Ages 16+ Learn the cathedral window patchwork technique and create a pincushion. We will provide everything you need. Hand sewing experience required.
VICTORIAN PINCUSHION WORKSHOP FRI 11 NOV, 10AM – 1PM
Stockwood Discovery Centre, £10, Ages 16+ Learn how to make a Victorian pincushion using lace, fabric pins and beads. We will provide everything you need. Hand sewing experience required.
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TALKS
CEMETERY WALK SAT 3 SEP, 11.30AM
Luton General Cemetery, Rothesay Road £5 / £2.50 conc, 18+ A guided walk through the cemetery looking at its history and the graves of some important local figures.
LUTON HOO, PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE TUE 20 SEP, 2.30PM
Luton Central Library £3, 16+ Zena Dickinson, who has been connected to Luton Hoo for over 30 years, talks about the history of the estate and house and her experiences of working there.
LUTON: AN A - Z SAT 29 OCT, 12PM
Luton Central Library £3, 16+ An introduction to the history of Luton.
PUNK 1976 SEASON
LUTON: CENTRE OF THE PUNK ROCK UNIVERSE THU 24 NOV, 7.30PM
The Hat Factory Arts Centre £5, 16+ A talk by Steve ‘Abbo’ Abbot and Steve Spon from the internationally renowned Luton punk band UK Decay.
THE HISTORY OF LUTON’S LIBRARIES SAT 10 DEC, 12PM
Luton Central Library £3, 16+ A look at how the library service developed in the town from the 1870s to the present day.
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VENUES BOOKING TICKETS Online booking available 24 hours a day: www.lutonculture.com Alternatively, call the Box Office on 01582 878 100 (Mon – Fri, 11am – 6pm) Luton Culture does not charge booking fees
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65 - 67 Bute Street, LU1 2EY 01582 878100
Stockwood Discovery Centre London Road, LU1 4LX 01582 548600
Luton Library Theatre Luton Central Library, St George’s Square, LU1 2NG 01582 878100
Wardown Park Museum Old Bedford Road, LU2 7HA 01582 546722
OUR LIBRARIES Luton Central Library Lewsey Library St George’s Square, LU1 2NG Landrace Road, LU4 0SW 01582 547412 01582 696094 Leagrave Library Marsh Road, LU3 2NL 01582 556650
Stopsley Library Hitchin Road, LU2 7UG 01582 706368
Marsh Farm Library Lea Manor High School, Northwell Drive, LU3 3TL 01582 574803 Home Library Service based at Marsh Farm Library 01582 491428
Bury Park Library 161 Dunstable Road, LU1 1BW 01582 486569
Hockwell Ring Library Access Point Hockwell Ring Community Centre Mayne Avenue, LU4 9LB 01582 548392 Chaul End Library Access Point Chaul End Community Centre 515 Dunstable Road, LU4 8QN 01582 557155
Farley Library Access Point Farley Community Centre Delphine Close, LU1 5RE 01582 736812
A big thank you goes out to our funders and supporters we couldn’t do it without you! Arts Council England, BIFFA Award, Community Covenant, DCMS Wolfson Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Heritage Lottery Fund, London Luton Airport Limited, Luton Borough Council, Murray Barford Trust, Steel Charitable Trust, The Mall Shopping Centre, Worshipful Company of Feltmakers
Luton Culture: registered Charity No. 1122964. 23
LUTON CULTURE VENUES The Hat Factory Arts Centre 1 65 - 67 Bute Street, LU1 2EY 01582 878100
Stockwood Discovery Centre 3 London Road, LU1 4LX 01582 548600
Luton Library Theatre 2 Luton Central Library, St George’s Square, LU1 2NG 01582 878100
Wardown Park Museum 4 Old Bedford Road, LU2 7HA 01582 546722
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