About the Venue
The Courtyard Centre for the Arts is the leading arts provider in Herefordshire and a registered charity. We have a 400-seat main house, a 120-seat studio theatre, rehearsal rooms, a gallery, meeting spaces and an award-winning cafe bar. Whilst being primary a receiving venue, we also produce in house including our annual panto, youth theatre shows and some co-producing. We have a varied live, film and visual arts programme, a thriving youth theatre and work extensively with people of all ages in the community.
Our Mission:
A dynamic arts centre creating artistic excellence locally and nationally, building opportunities through participation, diversity and inclusion and growing sustainably.
Our Vision:
The Courtyard is an inclusive and welcoming arts centre aspiring to achieve artistic excellence in all that we do within an environment that is welcoming to everyone.
The Courtyard is a sustainable, robust and resilient organisation continuing to develop and add to the quality of life for the people of Herefordshire.
Our Values:
PARTICIPATION: Promoting a programme of participatory and non-participatory engagement ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to get involved.
INCLUSION: We are a welcoming organisation and believe it is important to have a diverse team and programme that is reflective of our community. The Courtyard is committed to proactively engaging with people and making sure everything that we offer is accessible to all. We are passionate that everyone in Herefordshire has the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the arts.
EXCELLENCE: We are extremely proud of what we do and work as a team to ensure that we achieve excellence.
RESILIENCE: Continuing to be resilient and sustainable, seeking out new income streams and being economically efficient whilst ensuring we maintain and improve artistic values.
PARTNERSHIP: Building on effective collaborations and partnerships in order to achieve shared goals and aspirations. Developing new partnerships to achieve goals of artistic diversity and audience development.
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As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experience
mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act.
With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That
Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.
“THE CLOSEST THING TO TAKE THAT” - NIGEL MARTIN-SMITH
This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades - from classic
90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine,
These Days, Rule The World and Amore.
With a record-breaking 12 number ones and 28 Top 40 hits, the Take That catalogue is more than
enough to keep you coming Back For Good again and again.
The Take That Experience pays tribute to Gary Barlow, Howard Donald & Mark Owen, setting the scene
for an electrifying night.
“Jason Orange” joins the band live on stage with the one and only "Robbie Williams" performing fan
favourites Rock DJ, Candy and of course the iconic song that launched his solo career, Angels.
“A SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET” - AUDIENCE MEMBER
This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget…
they give you The Take That Experience!