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Perfect Days (PG)
Dir: Wim Wenders 2023 | 125 mins
Japanese with English subtitles
The latest film from acclaimed writer-director Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire). Set in Tokyo, the story celebrates the hidden joys of Japanese culture.
Winner of the Best Actor award at Cannes 2023, Koji Yakusho (Babel, 13 Assassins) stars as Hirayama, a contemplative middle-aged man who lives a life of modesty and serenity. He spends his days balancing his job as a dutiful caretaker of Tokyo’s numerous public toilets with his passion for music, literature and photography.
As we join him on his structured daily routine, a series of unexpected encounters gradually begin to reveal a hidden past that lies behind his otherwise content and harmonious life.
Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.
‘Koji Yakusho’s performance is a masterclass in nuance’ ★★★★ Empire
Red Island (12A)
Dir: Robin Campillo 2024 | 117 mins
French with English subtitles
Inspired by filmmaker Robin Campillo’s own childhood. Early 1970s. Eight-year-old Thomas is growing up on a French Air Force base in recently independent Madagascar. From the innocent perspective of a child, the island is a paradise and a playground. But as adolescence grows near, he begins observing his parents and their circle of friends with new eyes. Childhood innocence slowly gives way to a more shadowy understanding of the hypocrisy and racism that defines France’s military involvement on the island.
‘This visually exquisite, tender film about a boy growing up in a military air base on an former colony is a wonderful watch’ ★★★★★ The Guardian
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Special Ticket Offer
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Dune: Part II (12A)
Dir: Denis Villeneuve 2024 | 167 mins
The epic, big-screen adaptation Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller continues.
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
‘Audacious, intimate, and menacing like no other blockbuster in existence’ ★★★★★ The Independent
£10.50 | £9.50 conc
Special Ticket Offer
£9 | £8 conc tickets when you book for three films at the same time. Offer excludes event cinema screenings. Offer applied in basket.
Bring Baby Screening
The screening on Sat 27 Apr 11am is exclusively for parents, carers and grown-ups with children under 2 years. Lights are kept on low level and you can move around if you need to. Tickets are £5.50 for adults (including a cup of tea/coffee); babies and infants are free of charge. Seating is unreserved and unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
Open Captioned Screening
The screening on Wed 24 Apr 2pm is an Open Captioned Screening. These screenings provide a transcription of the audio from a film. Captions are displayed at the bottom of the cinema screen along with the dialogue from the film.
Relaxed screenings
Our screening on Sat 20 Apr 1.30pm is Relaxed - everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format. The lights are kept on low and the audience are free to move around, make noise or come in and out of the theatre as needed.
Daliso Chaponda - Feed This Black Man Again
Daliso did his first show Feed This Black Man 20 years ago. The jokes were mediocre, there was a rap about poverty in the middle (which was as offensive as you might imagine) and the big finale involved a sandwich on stage.
20 years later, Daliso has done the Royal Variety Performance, written and performed four series of Citizen of Nowhere on BBC Radio 4, been a Britain's Got Talent finalist, toured nationwide and abroad... all sorts of things the 22-year-old Chaponda would never have imagined possible.
So, Feed This Black Man Again is a do-over, as the now widely-loved comic revisits the themes of that ancient debut show with the considerably enhanced comic talents that two decades' experience brings you.
Along the way he'll examine the huge differences between the way you think life will be at twenty, and the reality. Probably no sandwich at the end this time.
'Full of sharp one-liners and well crafted gags...a real talent' ★★★★ Metro
'Gets laughs out of topics other comedians shun' The Guardian
'Brilliantly bold, thoroughly engaging and provocative' Wee Review
Studio
£16
The Lost Trades
An exciting Folk and Roots Trio who recently released their second album Petrichor.
The Lost Trades are a vocal harmony trio with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe. Three Wiltshire based singer songwriters (Jamie R Hawkins, Phil Cooper and Tamsin Quin) were brought together by a mutual love of modern folk and roots music, and joined forces in late 2019 for a three part harmony, modern folk adventure.
With a sound that is reminiscent of the California folk scene of the late 60s/early 70s, their vocal harmonies have been described as flawless, spine tingling and magical.
After a global pandemic cut short their first tour after just a single sold out gig, the band retreated to their songwriting rooms to work on their debut album, 'The Bird, The Book & The Barrel'. The album was released in June 2021 and was well received, spending 8 months in the Official UK Folk Albums Chart.
The follow up 'Petrichor' was released in March 2023 and immediately followed suit, entering the chart at #31.
A live performance involves easy interchanging of instruments, with each of the three playing guitar, bass and percussion at different points. There's always a fun intimacy to the show, with the three engaging in comfortable repartee with each other and the audience like a group of old friends.
£15
Studio
Norden Farm Market
The Norden Farm Markets are unique. There's a Café Bar onsite, accessible toilets (with baby changing) and a programme of activities from cinema to classes. Stallholders sell inspiring artisanal produce ranging from arts and crafts to food and snacks.
Please note that the April market will be taking place indoors due to forecasted high winds.
April Stallholders Include:
The Henley Distillery, Yun Jung Ko, Cooper’s Honey & Bees, Amoracandlesuk, INDULGE The Collection, But One String, Frenchie Arts, Bright as a Button Jewellery, Smoking Skewers, KaNa Homecooked, Luxury Chocolate For You by Anton Hazelle Ltd, Luumi Home Ltd, Colourology, UltraKriti, Bags it’s Mine!, Boxpatchbunnies, Tamsin Denholm Jewellery, Wild Bloom Beads, Firefairyart, Fluidity by Lou and 3DPrintGiftsGaming.
Upcoming Market Dates:
Sat 6 Apr (Indoor), Sat 4 May, Sat 1 Jun, Sat 6 Jul, Sat 3 Aug
12pm - 4pm | Entry is FREE
Visiting the market is the perfect way to spend your weekend. Shop in the market for unusual, hand made, delicious items and then take in a film or recline with a coffee in our Café Bar where there are plenty of books and games to keep the little ones happy.
Dogs are welcome, outdoors at the Norden Farm Markets and there’s fresh water for them.
Parking spaces are reserved for blue badge holders and the site is accessible.
Our waiting list is now open for stalls at our Spring Markets - please email markets@nordenfarm.org
We have 2 types of pitches available - covered areas under the Linhay (stallholders provide their own trestle tables) and Gazebo pitches. You can drive right up to you pitch on hard standing - so the set up and take down is blissfully simple and doesn’t require lugging!
Quotes
★'Thank you for having our stall today, had a fab day, met some fab people, great first day back, can't wait for the next one, from all of us at ReRe's Soaps & Scents'
★'It was lovely. I'll be back next time. Thank you for organising Norden Farm!'
★'Absolutely amazing afternoon at @nordenfarm! Thanks to all who came to support us. Looking forward to the next one. #maidenhead #localmarket #supportlocal'
★'My daughter and I really enjoyed the Norden Farm Outdoor Market yesterday, exploring the various food and craft stalls on offer and taking home one or two tasty treats. It was a fantastic chance to support some great local businesses from around Maidenhead. The Norden Farm cafe was also open to enjoy. I would definitely recommend popping down next time if you can make it'
★'Setting up for today’s Jubilee market at @nordenfarm. Fantastic atmosphere, thanks to all for organising and attending. The music was fab and we all had a great time!'
- 4 May FREE
- 1 Jun FREE
- 2 more dates...
Complete Macramé Course
Led by David Beattie
Explore the fun and relaxing craft of Macramé with this two day course.
Starting off with the basics, David from But One String will guide you through the making of a practical plant hanger. Then building on these basics David will introduce more complex knots and techniques to make a beautiful decorative wall hanging.
Suitable for the complete beginner or those with some experience, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels. We provide all the necessary materials, so just bring your creativity and eagerness to learn!
Thur 16 May & 23 May (2 weeks)
Thur 20 Jun & 27 Jun (2 weeks)
Thur 18 Jul & 25 Jul (2 weeks)
11am - 4.30pm
£135 for 2 week course
- 16 May from £135
- 23 May
- 4 more dates...