June Newsletter

Quarterhouse: music / theatre / dance / comedy / family events / film
Creative Quarter: events / shopping / dining / art / craft

The new summer programme is available to view online. Higlights include rare stand up from Phil Jupitus (20th July) plus 3 nights of Edinburgh Previews from Dave Gorman (4th - 6th July). We are continuing to grow our theatre offering with the fabulous Bear Trap Theatre production of Bound (11th July) and another exclusive Edinburgh preview in the form of Transport Theatre’s Elegy (30th July). Bluesky Pie brings us the final of the eagerly anticipated Battle of The Bands (2nd July) and the fantastic Gallows (7th July) are treating us to a pre Sonisphere Festival warm-up gig.

We have opened our film programme out to vote this august, more details can be found below. Also along the film theme is a special event organised by A Town Unearthed and Canterbury Christchurch University. Swords and Sandals: A Roman Film Night (31st July) will feature a fascinating talk from historian and archaeologist Andy Brockman on our continuing fascination with Ancient Rome and will be followed by a screening of the new Roman epic, The Eagle.

Join us on Saturday 25th June for the official opening of the Folkestone Triennial 2011. From 11am the Harbour area of Folkestone will be full of street theatre, music, workshops and more including the amazing Balkan-Gypsy band Aistaguca and Kent based samba band Samba Pelo Mar.

There will also be family tours from Scandalmongers plus an introduction to the many Triennial Fringe projects at The Cube (Adult Education Centre) Fringe Fair.

The Folkestone Triennial runs from the 25th June to 25th September and sees 19 specially comissioned artworks in public places around Folkestone. For more information visit www.folkestonetriennial.org.uk

We are delighted to announce Ross Noble and Friends will be here on Tuesday 12th July!

Don’t miss your chance to see the fantastic Ross Noble compere with some of the best new comic talents on the UK scene. This show is a warm up to Laughs in the Park - three large outdoor shows he will host in St Albans this summer. Don’t miss out, tickets are selling fast!

Visit www.quarterhouse.co.uk/whatson/comedy to view all our upcoming comedy events and book tickets, or call the box office on 01303 858 500.

There are a whole host of great family activities taking place throughout the summer. Fizz Family Sundays continue at Quarterhouse with the welcome return of Theatre of Widdershins with the fantastical Three Billy Goats Gruff & Other Furry Tales on Sunday 26th June. The show is preceeded by a special Triennial themed FREE workshop for ticket holders - Origami Boats. The workshops take place at 11.00am and 12.15pm in the Quarterhouse Foyer and must be booked in advance.

Following the huge success of their popular BBC TV show (Little Howard’s Big Question) Big Howard and the animated six year old Little Howard will be at here on Sunday 17th July with Little Howard & The Magic Pencil of Life & Death. Accompanying this show will be another FREE Triennial themed workshop Mermaids & Sea Monsters. The workshops take place at 11.00am and 12.15pm in the Quarterhouse Foyer and must be booked in advance.

The Folkestone Triennial will host a number of family tours, workshops and other events at the Making Space Education Centre in The Old Post Office on Tontine Street. Visit the website to keep up to date with events as they are announced by clicking here.

To book your tickets for Fizz Family Sunday shows and workshops visit the website or call 01303 858 500.

Rounding off our Oscar season for June we have on the 21st June - The Fighter, an inspirational drama that explores the remarkable rise of Massachusetts-born, junior welterweight title winner ‘Irish’ Micky Ward. On the 30th June - True Grit, the powerful story of vengeance and valour set in an unforgiving and unpredictable frontier where justice is simple and mercy is rare.

Following our recent poll the July films are as follows:
14th July - The Lincoln Lawyer
21st July - Animal Kingdom
28th July - Oranges & Sunshine

For more information on these films visit the website by clicking here.

We are still polling for films for august and the shortlist includes Submarine, Killing Bono, Neds, Essential Killing, Route Irish, Rabbit Hole and Waste Land. To place your vote join the discussion on our Facebook page or email your choice to info@quarterhouse.co.uk. Trailers for all the films in the poll can be viewed on our Facebook summer films page.

Don’t forget our Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant Film Offer! Book a two course meal on a Thursday night and get a FREE ticket to the film that night. To book your table now call the Bar & Restaurant on 01303 858 540.

Summer Arts, Crafts & Food Fair
Stallholders will showcase their wares along the Stade, providing an eclectic mix of artistic and culinary delights in a beautiful harbour side setting. Taking place on the last sunday of every month (weather dependent) from 10am to 4pm.

New Additions
We would like to extend a warm welcome to new retail tenants that have joined the Creative Quarter recently. At the top of the Old High Street you will now find the fantastic cafe patisserie Fresh & Easy and delicious tapas restaurant Toro Tinto. They are both well worth a visit! We are also looking forward to the imminent arrival of two more ventures in the form of Beano’s vegetarian cafe/bar on Tontine Street and Hallets cafe bar lounge restaurant opening in the newly refurbished number 35 Old High Street.

If you are interested in available Creative Foundation properties please contact us on 01303 245 799 or visit the website by clicking here.

Look Out!
Keep an eye out for a brand new mural! An eye catching schematic Underground-style map of past and future Triennial artworks will soon be appearing on Tontine Street. The artists involved are UCF Visual Arts students Joe Grey, Annmarie Chapman, Beth James and Lola Godoy, plus a team of willing helpers! Go and take a look if you’re in the area.

A new range of acoustic nights are coming soon to the Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant. Stay tuned on our website at www.quarterhouse.co.uk or visit our Facebook page for details.

Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant is also available to hire for parties and celebrations. To discuss the options available please call us on 01303 858 500.

Book a table in the restaurant now by calling 01303 858 540 or email restaurant@quarterhouse.co.uk.

Skabour Festival is back this summer on the 2nd - 4th September and Quarterhouse is delighted to be hosting one of their events again this year.

Saturday 3rd September - Skabour Festival Presents… The Dualers. 7pm, £16
Join popular south London group The Dualers, who headlined the Indig02 last year. They will be supported by The Skanx. To book tickets call us on 01303 858 500 or visit the Quarterhouse website.

For more information on the range of free and ticketed events and activites at this year’s Skabour Festival please visit their website at www.skabourfestival.co.uk/2011

Shepway District Council and the Folkestone Triennial have actively encouraged artists, musicians, writers and arts groups from Folkestone and the surrounding areas to take part in fringe projects around the town during the period of the 2011 Triennial.

There has been a huge amount of interest from the huge creative community present in Shepway. There will be a full programme of events taking place over the summer across Folkestone and beyond.

Click here for more information.

April news

Quarterhouse: music / theatre / dance / comedy / family events / film
Creative Quarter: events / shopping / dining / art / craft

For more information on our fantastic upcoming Theatre and Dance shows visit our website. You can also take advantage of our special Theatre/Dance Multibuy Offer. Book for 2 shows and get 10% off the ticket price or book for 3 or more shows and get 20% off!

Bank Holiday Special! - Monday 2nd May - Tiny Volcanoes by Laurence Wilson. 8pm. £10*
A Paines Plough Production in association with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.

The Great British Bulldog has been usurped by snarling hybrids. The bowler hat has morphed into the hoodie. Fusing theatre, comedy, and tub-thumping tunes, two actors play a host of characters in an excoriating inquisition into broken Britain.
Caution strong language. 16+ Advised.

Friday 8th April - Mapdance. 7.30pm. £10* / £8*
Now in its fifth year, Mapdance has established itself as an exciting company of dynamic, contemporary young dancers.
Saturday 9th April - Seize The Day. 7.30pm. £10* / £8*
A pair of beautiful and inspiring comedy plays that tell the story of people who never thought they had it in them.

*Free interval drink on production of your ticket.
For more information email info@creativefoundation.org.uk or visit www.creativefoundation.org.uk

Missed out on Reginald D. Hunter tickets? Turn that frown upside down with our great comedy offerings this april!

Saturday 2nd April - Craig Campbell. 8pm. £12 / £10.
Internationally acclaimed, Craig’s whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise. Craig is currently completing a nationwide tour with Frankie Boyle.

Friday 15th April - Imran Yusuf. 8pm. £12 / £10.
Star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Imran Yusuf hits the road for his eagerly awaited debut tour.

Book any 2 comedy shows and get 10% off the ticket price. Or book 3 and get 20% off the ticket price! Other shows included in the offer are Richard Herring - Christ On A Bike: The Second Coming, and An Evening with Shappi Khorsandi, both in May.

All our comedy shows are advised 16+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Book online or call the Box Office on 01303 858500.

The Hook Music Festival is drawing to a close but we still have some great Music events coming up at Quarterhouse in April.

Thursday 31st March - The Hook Festival Closing Event - The Dark Decadence Tour. 7.30pm Doors. £13.50.
The 69 Eyes are delighted to announce that they have teamed up with legendary Gothenburg rockers Hardcore Superstar for a double-barrelled blast around the UK. Plus support from Crashdiet.

Saturday 16th April - Army Of Freshmen. 7.30pm Doors. £9.
Keyboard-heavy power pop band from Ventura, California. Support from pop punk Norfolk boys Lost?, and Kent’s own Call Off The Search and Promise Me Tomorrow.

Friday 22nd April - November Coming Fire. 7.00pm Doors. £7.
After a 4 year absence November Coming Fire have exploded back onto the British Hardcore scene supporting friends, Gallows, at sold out shows around the country.

Friday 29th April - Bluesky Pie - DJ Of The Year Final. 8.00pm. £5.
This is IT…..There were 24 DJ’s in 4 heats, resulting in 8 heat winners…..now we find out who will be crowned DJ of the YEAR 2011.

These events are strictly 16+, No ID, No Entry - Photographic ID only accepted.

Saturday 24th April - The Frog Prince and other Peculiar Tales.
A magical, witty adaptation of the famous froggy tale, exploring the endearing relationship between princess & frog, puppet & performer! Suitable for children aged 5+ and their families.

Don’t miss Frog Fly Catchers! our FREE creative family workshops before the show at 11am and 12.15pm.

Visit the website for more Fizz Family Sunday shows coming up with Elmer The Elephant, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Little Howard and The Magic Pencil of Life and Death!

Book now online or call 01303 858500. Did you know Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant offers a delicious childrens menu on Fizz Family Sundays? Call them on 01303 858540 to book your table.

New Spring Menu out now!

Midweek Diners Club Special.
Wednesdays are Belgian Beer & Mussels Night!
Choose from a fabulous range of beers and mussels in a variety of sauces and broths. Tickets are only £10.95 and include 1 free beer and mussel main course of your choice.

Mothering Sunday Lunch - Sunday 3rd April
Treat your Mum with our specially selected Mothering Sunday lunch menu. Food served 12pm till 3.30pm

Easter Sunday Lunch - Sunday 24th April
Traditional Sunday Roast Lunch. Food served 12pm till 3.30pm

Royal Wedding Weekend - Saturday 30th April
Cocktails, canapes + live entertainment. 7.30pm. £10 a ticket,includes a free cocktail and canapes.

Advance booking recommended please call 01303 858 540 to make your reservation.
To view menus visit www.quarterhouse.co.uk/foodanddrink or email restaurant@quarterhouse.co.uk

Thursdays in April. 8pm Start. All films are £3.50 advance, £4.50 on the door.

7th April - Another Year. Cert: 12
Another quietly contemplative, beautifully observed film from director Mike Leigh. Starring Jim Broadbent.
14th April - Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives. Cert: 12A
Winner of the Palme DOr at the Cannes Film Festival 2010. A visually stunning and mysterious film.
21st April - The Kids Are All Right. Cert: 15
One of the breakout hits of the Sundance Film Festival 2010. Starring Annette Bening and Julianne Moore.
28th April - The Kings Speech. Cert: 15
Oscar winning adaptation of King George VI’s and the speech therapist who helped him overcome his dreaded stammer.

FREE Film ticket special offer.
Book a two-course meal at Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant on a Thursday night and get your film ticket for that night FREE! Subject to availability, please book in advance on 01303 858 540.

Ever Dreamed of Attending a Premiere?
Well now you can host your own! Quarterhouse is available for private hire as a cinema. Perfect for a party or special screening. For more information please contact Nathan White on 01303 858 546.

Book online or call the Box Office on 01303 858500.

Getting married? Thinking of popping the question? Quarterhouse is available to hire for wedding receptions and celebrations. A versatile space that can suit any need, we will work with you to provide the perfect setting to celebrate your special day.

Visit Quarterhouse on the 23rd of April to view the venue, discuss our package options and sample our fantastic menu, plus a free glass of wine for every guest. If you would like to book a slot to discuss our packages on the day, please call Nathan White on 01303 858 546.

Easter Craft Emporium - Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd April 2011 (10am-4pm) at 3-7 Tontine Street.

Come and browse a fantastic selection of local arts, crafts and food on offer at this special Easter event. There will also be refreshments by Home Ground Cafe Bar!

Creative Quarter Easter Egg Hunt!
Come along to the Easter Craft Emproium on Friday and Saturday between 10am and 4pm or Quarterhouse Foyer on Sunday for our FREE Easter Egg Hunt!

There are still a few stalls left for the Easter Craft Emporium. To discuss booking a stall please contact Lucy Johnson on 01303 245799 or email lucy@creativefoundation.org.uk.

21 newly refurbished artists’ studios, offices and apartments in the Creative Quarter will be released over the next few months.

These spaces will offer artists and creative businesses additional spaces close to Folkestone Harbour in which to base their practices.

For more information please visit the Creative Foundation Property section on our website or contact linda@creativefoundation.org.uk. or call 01303 245799.

The Chambers, Sandgate Road.
Don’t miss the legendary Chambers Ale & Cider Festival! From Thursday 21st April to Monday 25th April.

Space, 7 The Old High Street.
Friday 1st April - Gallery, Event Space & Pop-up Venue Launch Night. From 8.30pm with sounds from Sideways Recordings.

Chimaera Gallery, 42 Tontine Street.
COMING SOON - artist Mat Mackenzie’s solo photographic exhibition “Selective Retrospective” from 13th April - 3rd May 2011.

Bluesky Pie.
April 3rd - Bluesky Pie Unplugged at Quarterhouse Bar - FREE! Featuring 6 live acoustic acts. 7.30pm
April 6th - Bluesky Pie Presents: Heat 4 Battle of the Bands. The Lanterns. Featuring Mistiksin, Trip Rush, The Level, Call off the Search, Zorzilla, Jack Lumber. £4 on the door, 7.30pm

Home Ground Cafe Bar, 41 The Old High Street.
Friday 1st April - Open Mic Night.
Saturday 2nd April - RANT Poetry night part of the Three Monkeys Film Festival.
Tuesday 12th and 26th - Home Ground Quiz Night
Friday 22nd April - Home Ground Rock Night
Saturday 30th April - Live Music from Mark Stone

Folkestone Library, Grace Hill.
Wednesday April 20th - Fossil Fun. 10am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm at Folkestone History Resource Centre.
- Uncover the bones of a Tyrannosaurus Rex
- Go on a dinosaur hunt
- Create your own fossil
- See real dinosaur bones
Both sessions are FREE but places are strictly limited. Tickets are available from the Library counter.

A Town Unearthed.
Wednesday 30th March - Unlocking the Bayle.
A talk explaining the background to this ancient area of Folkestone and recent key-hole excavations by local archaeologist Richard Cross. Taking place at St Mary and St Eanswythes Church. 7pm. FREE.

Kent & Medway Funding Fair 2011.
13th April Folkestone Academy. 9am till 4pm.
2011 sees the return of the successful Kent and Medway Funding Fair. Organised by Action with Communities in Rural Kent, the fair will provide an opportunity for Kent and Medway voluntary and community groups to meet and talk to a range of local and national agencies that can offer funding, grants or advice on the best ways to apply.

This is a FREE event but places must be reserved! For more information or to book contact info@ruralkent.org.uk or call 01303 813790.