Step into an unforgettable evening at our historic Croft Hall, where lofty ceilings and timeworn wooden beams whisper stories of the past.
Beneath the warm glow candles, intimate jazz café tables invite you to settle in and soak up the atmosphere, from when the bar opens to the end of the show. The bar is fully stocked, offering a curated selection of drinks to suit every taste.
Whether it’s a soul-stirring musical, a night of side-splitting comedy, or a captivating piece of theatre, or a beautifully film on cinema night, this is a space where live performance comes to life—up close and electric.
Come for the show. Stay for the magic.
Early Bird tickets available until 3 August
New Group Ticket for 6 or more
This Christmas crafting workshop will involve using recycled drinks cans to create a Christmas gift for you or someone else. During the 2-hour workshop you will learn how to use drink cans to create earrings, embossed Christmas cards & Christmas stars.
The workshop will be taught by Loucinda Nims, a designer, silversmith and jeweller based in the West Berkshire countryside. Using traditional techniques she creates contemporary silverware and jewellery, as well as teaching a range of workshops.
Suitable for beginners. All materials will be provided
Film – The Stranger
Written and directed by French film industry powerhouse François Ozon, The Stranger is based on the 1942 novel by Albert Camus – a landmark work of existentialism widely regarded as Camus’s masterpiece.
In French Algeria, Meursault (Benjamin Voisin) lives a life of indifference and detachment. Following the death of his mother, he stands accused of the murder of an Arab man. The ensuing trial investigates both the crime and his cool character. Positively reviewed, the film was a box office hit in France.
Doors and Bar Open 7.00pm
Screening 7.30pm
Hejira – A Celebration of Joni Mitchel
“The UK’s best and most convincing take on Joni Mitchell” ~ The Guardian
Hejira is a formidable, highly successful 7-piece touring band, set up in 2023 to celebrate the ‘greatest songs’ of Joni Mitchell. Since late 2025, they have been drawing from a pool of 3 outstanding singers/guitarists: Hattie Whitehead; Jana Varga; and Immy Churchill.
In particular, the band performs the masterpiece works that Mitchell recorded from ‘Court & Spark’ to ‘Wild Things Run Fast’; expect to hear such classics as ‘Amelia’, ‘Help Me’, ‘Hejira’, ‘Song For Sharon’, ‘A Case Of You, ‘Free Man In Paris’, ‘Coyote’ ‘Hissing of Summer Lawns’ etc..
The band has produced 12 high-quality videos for Youtube, amassing more than 1,000,000 views and garnering thousands of glowing comments.
They have, in their short history, played more than 120 shows in the UK and Ireland, including headline features at The EFG London Jazz Festival; Musicport World-Music Festival; Brecon Jazz Festival; Mosely Folk Festival; Lincoln Jazz Festival; Scarborough Jazz Festival; Oxford Festival of the Arts; Salisbury International Arts Festival; Buxton International Festival.
“I was mesmerized by this interpretation of the great music of the legendary Joni Mitchell with the sensational vocals of Hattie Whitehead and illustrious band led by Pete Oxley” – John Etheridge ( Soft Machine, Stephane Grappelli, Andy Summers etc.)
Doors and Bar Open 7.00pm
Band on Stage: 7.30 pm
Show Close (Approx) 10.00 pm
Create your own festive lino print Christmas designs in this fun, beginner- friendly workshop.
Learn how to design, carve, and print your own unique Christmas cards and gift tags. A creative and relaxing way to get into the festive spirit, this workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to make something truly personal for Christmas.
Suitable for beginners. All materials provided
The Sting Operation
Building on the success of The Police Academy, The Sting Operation is the most authentic tribute to Sting & The Police. The same artistry and attention to detail, the same unmistakable voice, and the best of Sting’s eclectic solo catalogue—alongside all the Police hits you love so much.
With an expanded five-piece lineup, The Sting Operation recreate both the reggae-tinged pop-punk sound of The Police (‘Roxanne’, ‘Message in a Bottle’, ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’, ‘Every Breath You Take’) and the lush, varied soundscapes of Sting’s solo hits such as ‘Englishman in New York’, ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Shape of My Heart’ and ‘Desert Rose’. Bringing the best of Sting together with the best of The Police, The Sting Operation provide a show of wall-to-wall hits with unmatched authenticity.
The Sting Operation takes you on a tour of Sting’s career that will have you singing along from the first note to the last.
Doors and Bar Open 7.00pm
Band on Stage: 7.30 pm
Show Close (Approx) 10.00 pm
The Isla String Quartet
You think you know how a string quartet will sound? Well, let yourselves be surprised! The young Isla String Quartet are showcasing the variety and breadth of musical experience that such an exciting group can offer. They won the Bad Tölz International String Quartet competition this year; were semi-finalists in Osaka, and runners-up in the Royal Overseas League Competition last year, while still studying at RAM and RCM. From Haydn and Ravel to Jessie Montgomery and the Danish String Quartet imaginative arrangements of native folksong – a style they love to play. Do come along and support our next generation of musical talent!
Mio Takahashi – violin
Kynan Walker – violin
Sofía Gómez Alberto – viola
Danushka Edirisinghe – cello
Programme – Do Not include in printed programme
Danish Qt arr – Polska from Dorotea/Now found is the fairest of roses/ Stædelil
Haydn op50 no1 Bb major – 3rd & 4th movements
Ravel Str Q – 1st movement
Jessie Montgomery – Strum
INTERVAL
Haydn op76 no3 Cmajor – 1st movement
Webern 5 pieces for Str Q op5 -1st & 3rd movements
Schumann no3 in Amajor op41 no3 1st movement : Andate espressivo – Allegro moderato
Glazunov no3 Finale/4th movment – une Fete Slave
Danish Q arr – Minuet no60/AE Romeser/intermezzo/Shine you no more
On Stage: 7.30 pm
Show Close (Approx) 9.30 pm
Film – The Odyssey
From widely acclaimed writer and director Christopher Nolan comes a modern retelling of Homer’s epic poem. Matt Damon plays Odysseus, King of Ithaca, making a decade-long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War.
The story chronicles his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and the nymph Calypso, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son (Tom Holland). Entirely shot on IMAX 70mm film cameras and with uniformly positive early reviews, the film’s cast also
includes Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Elliot Page and Charlize Theron.
Doors and Bar Open 7.00pm
Screening 7.30pm