Movie Matinee: Wicked

Elphaba, a misunderstood  young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. 

After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

Director: Jon M. Chu  

Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

Rating: PG

Run Time: 2hrs 40

Tea/Coffee & biscuit included in price.

John R Ellis Book Launch: The Otley Murders

John R. Ellis has lived in Yorkshire for most of his life and has spent many years exploring Yorkshire's diverse landscapes, history, language and communities.

After a career in teaching, he turned to writing and started his bestselling Yorkshire Murder Mystery series, as well as writing poetry and ghost stories amongst other things.

If you pop along to the Courthouse on a Monday morning though, you can spot him behind the counter of the Cafe - he has been a volunteer at the Courthouse for more than 10 years!

Children's Music and Storytelling Workshop – Australia

Join us for a fun packed day of music and creativity! Age 7 - 12

10am - 3pm

The day will begin with lively rhythmic clapping, body beats and action songs, before discovering a traditional tale which becomes the main focus of the day!

The children will try out a range of instruments to discover the variety of sounds available and how these can be manipulated through beat, rhythm and dynamics. All of the children will be encouraged to compose, play and perform to tell the story through song, sounds and music.

Children's Music and Storytelling Workshop - China

Join us for a fun packed day of music and creativity! Age 7 - 12

10am - 3pm

The day will begin with lively rhythmic clapping, body beats and action songs, before discovering a traditional tale which becomes the main focus of the day!

The children will try out a range of instruments to discover the variety of sounds available and how these can be manipulated through beat, rhythm and dynamics. All of the children will be encouraged to compose, play and perform to tell the story through song, sounds and music.

Children’s Music and Storytelling Workshop – Africa

Join us for a fun packed day of music and creativity! Age 7 - 12

10am - 3pm

The day will begin with lively rhythmic clapping, body beats and action songs, before discovering a traditional tale which becomes the main focus of the day!

The children will try out a range of instruments to discover the variety of sounds available and how these can be manipulated through beat, rhythm and dynamics. All of the children will be encouraged to compose, play and perform to tell the story through song, sounds and music.

Children's Art Workshop - Mythical Creatures: Collage and Painting Inspired by the Bestiary

Children will step into a world of imagination and legend in this magical mixed-media workshop. Age 7 - 12.

10 am - 3 pm.

Inspired by The Bestiary — one of the most popular illuminated books of the medieval world — pupils will design their own mythical creature, blending features from real and imagined animals.