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National Theatre Live and Royal Shakespeare Company Live We are thrilled to be offering you the chance to see the best dramas from the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company on the cinema screen. Venue: Landmark Theatre | Genre: drama |Tickets: £14, m £11, stu/yp £8.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

A View from the Bridge

Everyman

When: Thurs 26 March, 7pm

When: Thurs 23 July, 7pm

 2hrs 30mins The Young Vic’s ‘magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold’ production of Arthur Miller's play, with Mark Strong as Eddie Carbone.

BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production directed by Rufus Norris.

The Merchant of Venice When: Thurs 30 July, 7pm

The Hard Problem When: Thurs 16 April, 7pm

 2hrs

Written by Tom Stoppard, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brain science institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work.

 1hr 30mins – A delayed screening

 3hrs

Polly Findlay (Arden of Faversham 2014) directs Shakespeare’s uncompromising tragedy.

Othello When: Wed 26 August, 7pm

 3hrs 30mins

Man and Superman

This RSC Live screening stars Holby City's Hugh Quarshie as Othello, alongside Lucian Msmati (Game of Thrones) as Iago.

When: Thurs 14 May, 7pm

Henry V Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s witty, provocative classic.

When: Wed 21 October, 7pm RSC Artistic Director, Gregory Doran, continues his exploration of Shakespeare’s History Plays with Henry V performed in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt. Alex Hassell returns as Henry V.

These cinema screenings are part of the National Theatre Live and Royal Shakespeare Company Live – the best of British theatre broadcast to venues worldwide.

Booking Key Concessions shown in ( ) apply to young people; full time students, over 60s, under 25s, registered disabled and Job Seeker recipients. Our family ticket price is per seat for family groups and can be purchased for a minimum of two people, one of which must be a child. m Price for North Devon Theatres’ Members & Supporters. In this brochure alone there are £64 of savings to be made. See p40 yp Price for a young person (16 years and under) stu Price for full-time students u25s Price for those aged 25 and under

Groups and schools discount Complimentary programme for North Devon Theatres’ Supporters Guide to minimum age  Guideline to approximate running time Education resource pack available Community Project Community bus available. See page 39 for more details. Recommended family –friendly shows (part of the Family Arts Standards Scheme)

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Landmark Beer and Music Festival North Devon’s Largest Beer Festival When: Fri 1 – Mon 4 May | Genre: music Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: free admission Real ales…free live music…delicious food…all you need to make your May Day bank holiday the well-earned relaxing weekend you deserve. The legendary Landmark Beer & Music Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary with our best line-up of music to date and includes: Skata Tones, Iron Tyger, The Liquidators aka, Yazzy, Sam Fearon, Skylark, Where's Chrissie Bean? and our very own Ilfracombe Rocks. Visit our website for the full music line up. Ilfracombe May Day Celebrations Mon 4 May Parade starts at 11am from Wilder Road car park and will include musicians and dancers followed by Morris dancers, and local school children performing Maypole and traditional country dancing from 12pm on the Seafront.

Sinfonia Classica

International Concert Series: Invitation to the Dance When: Tues 5 May, 7.30pm | Genre: classical Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: stalls/dress circle £22 (£20), m £18, front stalls/upper circle £20 (£18), m £16, u25s £5 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

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Emma Johnson, surely Britain’s most popular clarinettist, plays Mozart’s bittersweet but ever popular Clarinet concerto. Alongside Respighi’s richly arranged dances is a rare chance to hear Vaughan Williams’ evocative Lark Ascending and also a vivacious Haydn symphony, in which the horns take centre stage in the last movement. Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No.3 Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in K.622 Vaughan-Williams: The Lark Ascending Haydn: Symphony No.65 in A major

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Jane Austen’s Persuasion Performed by Hotbuckle Productions

When: Sat 9 May, 8pm | Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £14 (£13), m £11, stu/yp/u25s £9.50  1hr 45mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Beautifully romantic, touchingly funny and often unbearably poignant, Austen’s most personal novel is brought to the stage by Hotbuckle Productions. Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth were once hopelessly in love. Persuaded by her family that he is not of her standing, she ends their engagement and he leaves for the sea. Anne soon realises her mistake and spends the next eight years regretting her decision. Following on from the success of David Copperfield ‘superb... a master class in stage adaptation’ and Great Expectations ‘…outstanding’ the Regency world explodes into life with Hotbuckle’s trademark ensemble style. Support us and see more shows with our Membership Scheme... See page 40

When: Mon 11 May, 7.45pm | Genre: comedy Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £22.50, m £20.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

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Book now for an unforgettable date with the hit comedy of the year. Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right. Penny Crowe is the host of a late-night radio phone-in and, as Britain’s leading Agony Aunt, she takes calls about every date from hell and the occasional one from heaven. She is more than happy to dish out relationship advice, but is she as happy to take it…? Packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody Else’s Guy, this show is based on real stories from real women; this is the story of all of our lives.

Tim Garland Quartet When: Thurs 7 May, 8pm | Genre: jazz | Venue: studio@QT Tickets: £14.50 (£12.50), m £11.50, u25s/stu/yp £7.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Tim Garland: saxes, Jason Rebello: piano, Ant Law: guitar, Asaf Sirkis: drums. Grammy award-winning saxophonist Tim Garland and his current star-studded quartet are one of the world’s leading contemporary jazz groups. He is a master bandleader, composer and virtuosic instrumentalist, and his recent CD, Songs To The North Sky, received great critical acclaim. ‘Atmospheric, evocative and unfailingly melodic, with Garland’s saxophone playing a joy’ The Observer 

Copasetic!

Performed by Neat Feet Dance Academy When: Sat 9 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm | Genre: dance Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £10.70, yp £8.70 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 2hrs In their seventh presentation at the Queen’s Theatre, North Devon’s Neat Feet Dance Academy provides feel-good fun for everyone in this specially-written story, told in dance and drama.

‘Your shows are always interesting’ A member of theatre staff Come and support these local talented performers (of all ages) as they raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered Charity Number 235825

Reduced Shakespeare Company® In The Complete History Of Comedy (abridged)

When: Tues 12 May, 7.30pm | Genre: comedy Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £15, m £13, family £11.50, yp £11 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 1hr 50mins They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright. Now the Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce. Tickets to The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) are far more affordable than tickets to an amusement park, but you’ll come away with the same feeling of nausea and motion sickness. From the high-brow to the low and everything in-between, the bad boys of abridgment leave no joke untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes. ‘This show proves (the Reduced Shakespeare Company) have not lost their touch - or their remarkable energy.’ The Stage

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Pasha Kovalev Life Through Dance

When: Thurs 14 May, 7.45pm | Genre: dance Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £21.50  2hrs 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

An amazing new show starring the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014, Pasha Kovalev, and his sensational dancers plus special guest, Anya Garnis, (Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance). Be somersaulted into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dancing with breathtaking choreography and amazing costumes. SOLD OUT – call box office to join waiting list

The Wurzels When: Fri 15 May, 7.45pm | Genre: music Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £13.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 2hrs 50mins On their latest album, A Load More Bullocks, this world-renowned Scrumpy and Western band have Wurzelised a collection of classic contemporary hits including: Take That’s, Up All Night, Nickelback’s Rockstar, Pulp’s Common People and The Stranglers’ Golden Brown. Performing these plus all their greatest hits can only mean one thing: it’s Wurzeltime.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story 50th Anniversary Tour

When: Fri 15 May, 8.15pm | Genre: music Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £20, m £14.50, u25s £10.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 2hrs 15mins Direct from its success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this show features a full live band performing all the hits including: Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

‘Fantastic’ Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 ‘Authentic and exciting’ The Stage

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The Chuckle Brothers The Chuckles of Oz

When: Sat 16 May, 2pm | Genre: family | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £14.50  2hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Dorothy, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow are among the familiar characters who join the Wizards (Paul and Barry) for this sensational new version of the familiar Wizard of Oz story This enchanting production will give you a unique glimpse into the Emerald City in a family fun packed family show brimming with laugh –out–loud comedy. So be sure to click the heels of your ruby slippers and head to the Queen’s Theatre. There’s no place like The Chuckles of Oz for all ages from 3 to 103, so be sure to book today.

Northern Devon Music Summertime Celebration When: Mon 18 & Tues 19 May, 6pm | Genre: music Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £7.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Babcock LDP Music Service, in partnership with North Devon Theatres, will bring 300 young people together from schools and learning communities across Northern Devon to celebrate the BBC Ten Pieces initiative. This performance opportunity aims to inspire and empower young people about classical music.

Stewart Francis Pun Gent

When: Tues 19 May, 8pm | Genre: comedy Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £19 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, embarks on a brand-new stand up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show.

‘A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard’ The Guardian ‘Perfectly crafted gags’ Sunday Times

We welcome opportunities to link with schools, helping local children discover more through theatre

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Talon

The Best of Eagles When: Fri 22 May, 8pm. | Genre: music | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £21.50, m £20.50, u25s £11.50  2hrs 30mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Now in their eighteenth year, Talon has been recognised by the Agents Association of Great Britain as the Official UK No.1 Eagles tribute show. Featuring all the classic Eagles hits from the timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane and many more, the show features a host of world class musicians whose immensely powerful four part vocal harmony and exact musical production have contributed to Talon’s reputation.

Kate Rusby When: Sat 23 May, 7.45pm | Genre: folk | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £20.50, m £19, yp £16.50  2hrs 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The defining voice of contemporary English Folk music, Kate Rusby’s exquisite interpretations of traditional songs and finely wrought self-penned tunes have won her an audience that reaches beyond the genre. Rusby’s wondrous singing and her hugely engaging Yorkshire wit ensure that audiences will be thoroughly entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics together with some fresh new tracks from her newlyreleased album Ghost. ‘… exquisite interpretations of traditional material from the pocket sized folk singer with the heartbreakingly tremulous voice and bawdy Yorkshire wit’ Daily Telegraph

Performed by Barnstaple Young Generation When: Wed 27 – Sat 30 May, 7pm. Sat mat 2pm | Genre: musical Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £12.95, yp £10.95 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

From the group who brought you the hit musical CATS in 2014, Barnstaple Young Generation now present Les Misérables. This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. The legendary musical, Les Misérables has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers.

Our education programme is often the first step local young people take towards their chosen career

A Rainy Day

Devised and Directed by The Paper Birds. Performed by Young People from North Devon When: Fri 29 May, 7pm | Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £6.50, u25s free Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

• Britain owes almost 5 trillion pounds in national debt • The average credit card debt per household is £2,308 • 270 people per day are declared insolvent or bankrupt • 54 properties are repossessed every day, or one about every 26 minutes 30 seconds… The Paper Birds want to talk about money. About lack of it. Straight off the back of a national tour with acclaimed show Broke, The Paper Birds return to create an original performance. Fusing movement, music, verbatim interviews and real life accounts, A Rainy Day is performed and devised by local young people, and gives the audience the chance to hear their voices, listen to their stories, and share their experiences of how debt affects us all. This is a unique drama experience for young people who have an interest in theatre and social issues. See p36 for details of the accompanying education project. Sponsored by

North Devon Sinfonia When: Sat 6 June, 8pm | Genre: classical Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £13, u18s free Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 1hr 40mins North Devon Sinfonia opens their concert with Dvorak’s late nationalistic tone poem, The Noon Witch, inspired by Slavic mythology. Local girl Lynn Henderson will then treat us to the 1st Strauss Horn Concerto written for his own father. The evening concludes with Sibelius’ second symphony, dubbed ‘the independence symphony’ which continues the nationalistic theme of the evening. Dvorak: The Noon Witch, Op.108 Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1, Op.11 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2, Op.43 Last year we provided free education places for young people who could not otherwise attend, at a cost to our charity of over £2700

‘REGINALD ROSE’S CRACKING COURTROOM THRILLER HAS TO BE THE CLASSIEST, MOST INTELLIGENT DRAMA IN THE WEST END’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

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Following its record breaking West End run, this powerful new production of Reginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller Twelve Angry Men has been hailed as the “classiest, most intelligent drama in the West End”. It brings to the stage the taut brilliance of the 1957 three time Academy Award nominated film which was produced by and starred Henry Fonda, considered to be one of the great 'must-see' movies of all time.

‘IT HOLDS THE AUDIENCE IN A VICE LIKE GRIP’

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Twelve jurors have murder on their minds and a life in their hands as they decide the fate of a young delinquent accused of killing his father. But what appears to be an open and shut case soon becomes a dilemma for the twelve, as the tables turn every which way until the nail-biting climax...

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‘RIVETING’ FINANCIAL TIMES

When: Mon 1 – Sat 6 June Genre: drama Venue: Queen's Theatre Tickets: Mon to Thurs 7.45pm Stalls/DC £25, (£24) m £23, U/C £23 (£22), m £21 Thurs Matinee, 2.30pm £20.50, m £18 Fri & Sat, 7.45pm Stalls/DC £29 (£28), m £27 U/C £27 (£26), m £25 Sat Matinee, 2.30pm £24, m £22.50

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Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

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Tim Vine

Tim Timinee Tim Timinee Tim Tim To You When: Wed 10 June, 8pm | Genre: comedy Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £22.50  2hrs

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The punslinger returns with lots of new jokes, silly songs and twitchy dancing. Joke, joke, joke. Prop, prop, prop. Song, song, song. (Sorry the laptop's jammed.) It's time to put the satire on hold and watch a grown man act the goat. Support act: John Archer. SOLD OUT – call box office to join waiting list

Variety on the Homefront

Performed by Ilfracombe Musical Productions When: Thurs 11 & Fri 12 June, 8.15pm | Genre: variety Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £11.50  2hrs

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The ever popular sing-a-long Music Hall and Variety shows, presented by Ilfracombe Musical Productions, continue by taking another decade from the years between 1850 and 1950. To coincide with the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, they bring you more variety acts, music, dance and laughter from the folks back home. Join the ladies in the Ammunition Factory, the Land Army and the men of the old Home Guard and make this a street party to remember.

Halfway to Paradise The Billy Fury Story

When: Fri 12 June, 7.30pm | Genre: music Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £20  2hrs 20mins

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Billy Fury was Britain’s own Elvis. Now, thirty two years after his death, his own band the original Fury’s Tornados re-play live his timeless hits: Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Halfway to Paradise and many more. Colin Gold as Fury is sensational. See Billy come alive on the giant screen while his band play live below. The atmosphere is both electric and emotional. Introduced onscreen by Lisa Voice, Billy’s long time partner. ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven - A great 60s night out’ The Stage.

We are so grateful to all our funders, donors, members, supporters and volunteers – we really would not be the same without you

Tickets www.northdevontheatres.org.uk | 01271 32 42 42

Jasper Carrott

Stand Up & Rock with the Bev Bevan Band and Guests When: Sat 13 June, 7.30pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £27.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up And Rock does what it says on the tin...Jasper is back to his very best...mic in hand regaling the audience with his inimitable stand up routines before introducing his musical compatriots. Bev Bevan has rock credentials that most dream of, from The Move through to ELO, and has one of the finest bands around,

The Bev Bevan Band. For this show they will be joined by Rockin’ Berries lead singer Geoff Turton and lead singer Joy from the Celtic rock band Quill. Hear great legendary artists belt out a night of fantastic songs and see Jasper back where he belongs... on the stage, making us laugh.

The Lady Boys of Bangkok Beauties and the Beat

When: Tues 16 June, 7.30pm | Genre: variety Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £23.50 (£22) Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 2hrs The hottest funniest production this side of Bangkok arrives in North Devon bringing with it the highest levels of frantic fun, lively laughter and unabated euphoria that only the Lady Boys know how. This show includes 16 of Thailand’s most alluring and arresting Lady Boys performing a show like no other. This blazing-hot production seamlessly blends comedy and chart topping hits with beautiful choreography and flamboyant costumes and painstakingly immaculate make up. This inspiring and captivating show really does need to be seen to be believed.

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Soul Legends

The Feel Good Show of the Year When: Thurs 18 June, 7.45pm | Genre: music Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £23.50 (£22.50), m £21.50, u25s £22.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 2hrs 20mins Brand new and direct from the USA… it’s the music of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White, Wilson Pickett, Earth Wind & Fire, George Benson, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd and scores more. Talented singers and musicians, jaw-dropping choreography and costumes revive Respect, Soul Man, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, Midnight Hour, Proud Mary, You’re My First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, River Deep Mountain High, Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Beat It, Three Times a Lady, Get Down on It, I Feel Good and many more. Come and enjoy the feel-good show of the year.

The Music Man by Meredith Willson Presented by The Theatre Petroc

When: Thurs 18 – Sat 20 June, Thurs & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm Genre: musical | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £12, stu/yp £7.50  2hrs 20mins

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

After the success of Anything Goes, The Theatre Petroc returns with this golden age musical comedy. The Music Man tells the story of con man Professor Harold Hill, who breezes into a small Iowa town to launch his latest scheme. He promises to turn the children of River City into a marching band, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a thing about music. But when Harold meets town librarian, Marian, he realises that his plans, and maybe his heart, are in jeopardy. Featuring: Till There Was You, Goodnight My Someone and Seventy Six Trombones.

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Tickets www.northdevontheatres.org.uk | 01271 32 42 42

Joe McElderry The Evolution Tour

When: Fri 19 June, 7.45pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £19.50 (£18.50), yp £15.50, vip £76.50  2hrs

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

X-Factor winner Joe McElderry is hitting the road with a brand new show and for one night only, Joe will be making a special exclusive performance, live and unplugged, at the Queen's Theatre. With his unmistakable voice, easy wit and warm rapport, whether he’s singing a pop hit, or stunning the audience into silence with Opera, Joe has evolved from boy crooner to the master of his craft. Meet and greet Joe before the performance with a VIP ticket.

An Evening with Gervase Phinn When: Sat 20 June, 7.45pm | Genre: Talk | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £18.50, m £17.50  2hrs 10 mins

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Gervase Phinn shares his hilarious and sometimes poignant tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, this best-selling and award winning author, radio and TV personality has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector. His shows have received rave reviews all across the country.

Countdown Performed by Make the Move Students When: Fri 3, 7pm and Sat 4 July, 2.30pm | Genre: dance Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £10.50, m £8.50, u25s £6.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 2hrs 20mins Students of North Devon Theatres' Make the Move invite you to join them on a Countdown to an adventure through space and science fiction. An interstellar journey of song, dance, acrobatics and circus performed by our very own youth theatre performers.

We support young people aged 11-25 to gain their Arts Award see www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/young-producers

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June just wouldn’t be the same without it; an explosion of theatre ignites itself in Barnstaple. 32 companies from across the UK and beyond presenting over 100 performances including high-drama, low-comedy, dance, cabaret, live film, spoken word, family entertainment - and much much more. Venue: Queen’s Theatre, The Baptist Hall, St Anne’s Arts & Community Centre Tickets: £5 (£3) each, Frequent Fringers £15 (for 6 shows) As with other Fringe Festivals, TheatreFest is not curated – companies are chosen by open draw. There’s a great breadth of talent and experience on show. Community companies and professional companies just starting out share venues with performers of many years’ experience, many of whom regularly play Edinburgh and other national and international festivals and venues. Fringe TheatreFest has a well-deserved reputation as an exceptionally friendly festival. A lot of animated chat and socialising surrounds the serious business of seeing shows. Because of this, companies just love coming back year on year. So there will be faces familiar to regular Fringe TheatreFest-goers as *Content correct at time of print. line up subject to change.

well as a raft of companies totally new to North Devon. Most performances take place in three venues within the Queen’s Theatre, plus the Baptist Hall in Boutport Street and St Anne’s Arts & Community Centre in Church Walk. But also look out for an intimate performance for two in the streets of Barnstaple. Once again, ticket prices have been kept the same and this includes the Frequent Fringer ticket: for £15 you can see any six shows, that’s just £2.50 a time. For full details visit www.theatrefest.co.uk or pick up a TheatreFest brochure (available from April).

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Dance 2015

Presented by Sarah Anne Westcott Dance Studios When: Sat 4 July, 2pm & 7pm | Genre: dance Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £14, yp £12  2hrs 30mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

A great show, highlighting the skill and dedication, in song and dance, of our students of all ages. Don't miss this exciting showcase of dance extravaganza. From ballet to tap, street dance to musical theatre, our performers will entertain you, in a show of the best local talent. A perfect treat for the whole family.

The Addams Family

Presented by Atlantic Coast Theatre When: Wed 8 – Sat 11 July, 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm | Genre: musical Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £15, yp £10, Sat mat £12, family £9pp (max 4 persons, min 1 adult, 1 child), yp £9 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

 3hrs Musical fun for the whole family! Gomez and Morticia have gathered the entire Addams Family (including the ones residing in the family graveyard) to celebrate as the last dead leaf of autumn falls; but there’s trouble in store as Wednesday is growing up and her new boyfriend’s very normal parents are coming to dinner. Celebrate with the family at the local premiere of this thrilling and fun-tastic musical comedy.

Waterloo

The Best of Abba Tribute Show When: Sat 11 July, 8pm | Genre: music | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £19.50 (£17.50), m £16, u25s £12  2hrs 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

This phenomenal tribute show looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of Abba and gives fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of a live Abba show. The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band - with stunning costumes and breathtaking choreography. The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus.

Thousands of local people have had their first experience of performing on our professional stages

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That’ll Be The Day When: Thurs 16 July, 7.45pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £24.50  3hrs 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

It’s party time again as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, returns with their massively popular 2015 production. This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, plus loads more hilarious comedy.

‘What a great value for money show That’ll Be The Day is. Not to be missed’ Daily Mail

Roy Orbison Plus Friends

When: Sat 18 July, 8.15pm | Genre: music | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £20  2hrs 25mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Barry Steele is recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to music legend Roy Orbison. Using original film footage and backed by his fabulous band, he’s stunned audiences with his uncanny visual similarity and his ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant. Barry will be joined on stage by the phenomenal Paul Molloy as a young Elvis and the mesmerising talent of Boogie Williams as Jerry Lee Lewis.

Young Stars of the Future

Nigel Brooks' Annual Showcase with Local Performers When: Sat 18 July, 7pm | Genre: music |Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £11, u14s £6  3hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Over 100 talented young performers are looking forward to entertaining you with a wonderful mix of singing, dance, music and drama. This annual Nigel Brooks production promises to be the best yet with splendid contributions from Panache, Bella Voce, Cantora and from the professional world the highly talented graduates from Laine Theatre Arts. Don’t miss this uplifting evening; the high standard of performance will really surprise you!

Many young locals who have performed here have gone on to make their careers on the stage

(Or The Boy Who Would not grow up)

Tues 4, 11 & 18 August, 7.30pm

Presented and Performed by North Devon Theatres’ Make the Move Drama Group

Genre: family | Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £11.50, m £10.50, family £8.50, yp £7.50  2hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Written by J M Barrie, this new version is by Trevor Nunn & John Caird

A creative interpretation of Barrie’s classic tale, devised from workshops and theatre skills, built from the imagination and energy of the young people performing in this production. Sir James Barrie gave the copyright of Peter Pan to the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London in 1929, later confirmed in his will when he died in 1937. The Hospital has continued to benefit from this generous gift ever since. This adaptation was written with kind permission of the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

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When: Sat 8 Aug, 8.15pm | Genre: music Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £17.50 (£16), m £13.50, u25s £11.50

When: Mon 17 Aug, 11am & 2.30pm | Genre: family Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £14.50, yp £12.50

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And Finally...Phil Collins has built a reputation over the last six years of touring as one of the UK’s leading tribute shows, taking a fresh approach each year to performing the music of Phil Collins at the highest possible level.

Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding ability to entertain and make people of all ages laugh and smile. He’s cheeky, irreverent, charming, naughty, quick-witted, scheming and foxy, but at the same time he’s kind, caring and affectionate.

This performance includes all of the big hits, Another Day In Paradise, In The Air Tonight, Easy Lover, Sussudio, Can’t Hurry Love, Two Hearts... together with new songs such as Son Of Man, No Way Out, I Don’t Care Anymore and many more.

Basil has celebrated over 50 years in entertainment and his show on BBC TV was seen by millions of viewers

Those of you who have followed this show over the last six years will know only too well what thrills lie in store and for those new to the And Finally family, welcome to the ultimate tribute to Phil Collins and his music.

Now, Britain's most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a show packed with fun and excitement. Two performances of a show for all the family followed by a meet and greet in the foyer.

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Sunwest Beer & Music Festival Belle In Memory of Christi Kelly When: Sat 22 Aug, 7pm | Genre: dance | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £10  2hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

This showcase of song and dance, by local performers, is a carousal to remember Belle’s love of performance both as a hobby and career. This show continues the celebration of Festibelle 2015 with all profits going to Belle’s Memorial Fund.

When: Fri 28 – Mon 31 Aug | Genre: music Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: free admission There is something for everyone to enjoy over the August Bank Holiday weekend at our annual Sunwest beer and music festival. Why not come along, sup on a pint of one of the many real types of ale on offer, soak the ales up with some delicious food and relax as the children join in the family fun on offer outside; or just come along and enjoy free admission to see live performances from some of the region’s best bands. Visit our website or Facebook for band listings and times.

Eat, drink and relax in a theatre atmosphere Gallery Café, Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple Our newly refurbished Gallery Café is the perfect resting place in the heart of Barnstaple town centre. Open Mon to Sat 9.30am to 3pm.

Rendezvous Café, Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe Our relaxing bistro-style cafés offer hot and cold light meals, sandwiches, a range of fresh cakes and pastries, a range of specialty teas and coffees and a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Both cafés are fully accessible and family friendly.

The stunning sea views at the Rendezvous Café provide the perfect backdrop to complement the café’s delicious food. Open seven days a week from 10am. Finalist in Devon Life Food & Drink Awards for Best Family Friendly Dining Experience.

Visit our website for the full menu at both Cafés. We help other charities by donating tickets to aid their fundraising – around £1000 every year

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Future Events

Dreaming in Code Fri 20 March | Queen’s Theatre Old, Bold and Won’t be Told Fri 20 & Sat 21 March | Landmark Pavilion A Tribute to Neil Diamond Sat 21 March | Landmark Theatre The Clark Tracey Quintet Tues 24 March | Gallery Café, Queen’s Theatre Jonathan Dimbleby Thurs 26 March | Queen’s Theatre Hugless Douglas Wed 25 March | Queen’s Theatre Country Stars Fri 27 March | Queen’s Theatre The Sensational 60’s Experience Sat 28 March | Queen’s Theatre Sing-a-long-a-Frozen Sun 29 March | Landmark Theatre The Tiger Who Came to Tea Wed 1 April | Queen’s Theatre Honk Fri 3 & Sat 4 April | Landmark Theatre Let’s Hang On Sat 4 April | Queen’s Theatre The Landmark Veritably Vintage Fair Sun 5 April | Landmark Theatre Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Wed 8 April | Queen’s Theatre Dreaming of Kate Fri 10 April | Landmark Theatre Andy Parsons Fri 10 April | Queen’s Theatre Jean Toussaint Quartet – JT4 Thurs 16 April | Gallery Café, Queen’s Theatre Sir Chris Bonington Fri 17 April | Queen’s Theatre The Kings of Swing Sat 18 April | Queen’s Theatre My Friend Mole Sun 19 April | Landmark Pavilion Young Musicians Support Tues 21 April | Gallery Café, Queen’s Theatre We’ve Only Just Begun Fri 24 April | Queen’s Theatre Nursing Lives Fri 24 April | Landmark Theatre Out of the Dancing Sea Sat 25 April | Queen’s Theatre Yamato Drummers of Japan Wed 29 April | Queen’s Theatre

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As a charity, we are passionate about bringing you the best possible shows and giving local communities, the young, the old and everyone in between the chance to get involved – on and off the stage.

290,000

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chances to participate through our Education Programme • building skills • inspiring futures • enriching lives

Please make a donation Your gift, whatever the size, is greatly valued and each donation makes a difference

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A gift in your will is a wonderful way of ensuring your enjoyment of the theatre will be remembered

2015

will be our most challenging year yet … we really need your generous support to sustain everything we do.

To discuss how you can help, please contact Jo Griffiths on 01271 334678, jo.griffiths@northdevontheatres.org.uk or ask for Jo at Box Office

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Exhibitions

Maggs Ashton 6 April – 25 May | Landmark Theatre Under water flora and fauna photography.

Then & Now, Jenny SMY 25 May – 29 June | Landmark Theatre Reflecting this artist’s development, since her graduation, most of these works are newly created.

Derek Spencer 13 April – 8 June | Queen’s Theatre A colourful collection reflecting a love of life and landscape.

Pathfield School 8 June – 6 July | Queen’s Theatre Creative pupils, from Pathfield Special School, showcase their stunning and unique artwork.

Steve PP 29 June – 14 September | Landmark Theatre Fine art paintings and images of the Devon coast.

Sue Giblett 6 July – 15 August | Queen’s Theatre Felt with added textiles. The Tarka Trail in textiles exhibition is based on this artist’s favourite places along this famous trail.

Interested in exhibiting?

Elizabeth Spiers 17 August – 26 September | Queen’s Theatre Elizabeth’s ceramic studio sculpture, unusual and eclectic, often exhibits an understated humour. Her work is sometimes based on everyday life, occasionally on iconic 20th century images.

The Gallery Café at the Queen’s Theatre and the Rendezvous Café at the Landmark Theatre features regularly changing exhibitions displaying local, national and international talent. To exhibit contact Erick Muzard: e: erick.muzard@ northdevontheatres.org.uk t: 01271 86 92 17

Last year, over 200,000 people saw art exhibitions in our theatres

COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PROJECTS

Community and EduCation ProjECts at the Landmark theatre

Providing opportunities for children, young people and local communities is at the heart of our charitable work. Our Education Programme turns the Landmark Theatre into a hive of activity and inspiration where the young and young-at-heart can enjoy taking part. Our Make the Move programme offers regular classes in dance, drama, musical theatre, acrobatics, circus, music, singing and more, whilst our special projects give participants the chance to learn from professional artistic companies, create new performances and develop the skills and experience required for a future career in the performing arts. Our Young Producers’ scheme is a way to gain a Bronze, Silver or Gold Arts Award and can even give UCAS points for University application.

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Drama Workshop with The Paper Birds Company When: Mon 25 – Fri 29 May Using real life stories to devise an original theatre piece to be performed publicly at the Landmark Theatre (see p13), we are looking for 20 drama enthusiasts (13–18) and two musicians. We also need two young people to form our production team; responsible for props, scenery, costume, lighting design, script recording, sound and marketing. Theatrical experience is not a necessity but mature and creative minds are a must. To apply please email Carol Turner before 1st April 2015. carol.turner @northdevontheatres.org.uk

Carnival Ilfracombe Carnival Workshops

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When: Thurs 20 – Sun 23 Aug; Thurs – Sat 8–12s 10am–3pm, 13+ 10am–5pm, Sun: everyone 10am–7pm | Tickets: £15 Performance of work in progress Thurs 6pm Everyone welcome; donations will be taken on the door Based on the Glee phenomenon, this light-hearted programme is for singing enthusiasts aged 8 to 18. Learn and perform songs and dance routines working towards a performance.

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Community Art Ceramics Workshop

When: Mon 24 – Thurs 27 Aug, Mon – Wed 10am–4pm, Thurs 2pm until end of procession (approx 9.30pm) | Tickets: Free to participants (£5 booking fee will apply, refundable on day of registration)

When: Wed 29 & Thurs 30 July 10am–4pm (design and make), Thurs 6 & Fri 7 Aug 10am–4pm (finish and decorate) Tickets: £20

Funded by North Devon+ FLAG this project will create a procession for Ilfracombe Carnival, inspired and designed to reflect the local fishing industry and marine habitat.

Working with Oceanic Arts and supported by North Devon+ FLAG and Davie-Barnstaple Trust to create fishy themed ceramic tiles and mosaics.

“Thank you for giving me a chance when no-one else would, I’ve loved it all so much. Thank you.” (Participant)

COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PROJECTS

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Community Choir Sessions

When: Saturday mornings, 10.30am-12.30pm | Where: Ilfracombe’s Emmanuel Church | Tickets: £10 per term

Each Saturday our choir of novice and established singers learn a repertoire of classical, traditional, gospel, theatre and popular songs under the musical direction of our arranger and conductor Mr Lee Baxendale.

Running during term times, our ladies and gents are usually working toward a performance or demonstration, which in the past have included shows with Blake and Dana, as well as local concerts for Sea Ilfracombe and taking part in our Christmas production The Greatest Show on Earth;- we have even been on tour to Simonsbath!! If you fancy popping along and seeing what it’s about, you can contact us via email leebaxendale@yahoo.co.uk or carol.turner@ northdevontheatres.org.uk or drop along to a session and introduce yourself.

These pages give just a glimpse at what we offer. For more details please visit our website or contact our Education Officer, Carol Turner on: t: 01271 86 92 16 e: carol.turner@northdevontheatres.org.uk or for our Young Producers contact Kerrie Anson on: e: kerrie.anson@northdevontheatres.or.uk

We are very grateful to the following grant-makers for their support of our education projects: J.Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust, Bridge Trust Barnstaple, St James’ Place Foundation, Patricia Routledge Trust, Ardwick Trust, D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, Davie-Barnstaple Trust, Austin & Hope Pilkington Trust, Barbara Saunders Trust, Elmgrant Trust Ilfracombe Rugby Club, Ilfracombe Ladies Circle, Fremington Bingo Club, ND Flag, Rotary International and Anonymous Trust. We are grateful for the kind financial support of our recent donors: MA Buckingham, GE Baker and J Gavin.

If you, or your business could help support local people through our Education Programme, please call 01271 334678

Hire Our Venues If you are looking for a private function or a business venue in Devon, we can offer a wide choice of facilities. At our two theatres, we have an unrivalled selection of spaces for conferences, exhibitions, private bookings and parties including use of the stages, meeting rooms and auditoriums. Both venues are uniquely positioned to deliver outstanding corporate events for: sales and marketing conferences, team building seminars, product launches, road shows, AGMs, awards shows and beyond.

Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe

Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple

Corporate Events » Superb facilities for up to 480 delegates » A range of spaces for corporate events » Expert in-house technical support » Spectacular sea views » Car parking

Corporate Events » Superb facilities for up to 680 delegates » A range of spaces available for corporate events » Expert in-house technical support » Assistance from our professional team » Central Barnstaple location

Conference Facilities Ideal for all types of events, meetings, lectures, seminars and product launches We can provide: » Fully accessible facilities » Full technical support » First-class catering » Entertainment if required

Conference Facilities Ideal for all types of events - meetings, training rooms, exhibitions and product launches We can provide: » Fully-accessible facilities » Full technical support » First-class catering to suit all tastes » Entertainment if required

Main House 480 seats on two levels with a cinema screen and large stage capable of showcasing cars

Main House 680 seats on two levels

Pavilion Multi-functional circular space for up to 200 people with a private bar, stage and dressing room Dressing Rooms Space for up to 15 people in each room Weddings and Private Parties The Pavilion is the perfect space to hire for private parties and functions. Let us help you plan your special event.

Function Room Versatile 20 sq metre space for up to 14 people (board room) or 25 people (theatre style) Gallery Café Flexible area for 60 to 100 people

For more information please contact Kate Irvine on: T: 01271 86 92 14 E: kate.irvine@northdevontheatres.org.uk

Booking & Theatre Information Three Easy Ways to Book

Access Available at both venues: Disabled parking next to venue Ramped access (Gallery Café at Queen’s Theatre accessible by lift) Accessible toilet facilities Sound enhancement systems (ask at time of booking) View our website or speak to a member of staff for further access information. Theatres’ Minibus Group catering for people with mobility issues. Contact Janice Banks on 01271 86 56 55 to register. Wherever contractually possible we offer a free carer’s seat to patrons in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance. Please contact Box Office for further information.

01271 32 42 42 Lines open Mon to Sat as per Box Office Opening hours (later on performance nights) Tickets can be posted to you for an additional £1 charge. Queen’s Theatre, Boutport Street, Barnstaple EX31 1SY Opening hours: May to late July, 10am-4pm Late July & August, 10.30am-2pm Landmark Theatre, The Seafront, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9BZ Opening hours: May to mid-July, 10am-3pm Mid-July & August, 10am-4pm

Booster seats available for the younger members of our audience.

Family Arts Standard

On performance nights the Box Office will stay open until 15 mins after curtain up. On Sundays and Bank Holidays Box Office will open 2hrs before curtain up.

North Devon Theatres have signed up to the Family Arts Standards. We welcome families and to help you enjoy your experience we are committed to ensuring we meet these standards. As we continue to improve our service for families your views are very important to us – so please let us know if you have a good experience with us or tell us what you’d like to improve.

For all shows at the Queen’s and Landmark Theatres a £1 booking fee will be added per transaction. The charge will apply for all bookings whether online, by telephone or at the counter. This booking fee is only charged once per transaction so you may book multiple shows and events and only pay the charge once. * Booking fee exemptions include: NDT Supporters and Members or groups of 10+ including schools. www.northdevontheatres.org.uk Create an online account to speed up your bookings.

Seating Plans

Terms & Conditions

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Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.

North Devon Theatres reserve the right to make alterations to the programme and/or cast. Refunds will not be issued and we cannot be responsible for any consequential loss incurred.

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Love Arts

North Devon Theatres’ Trust is a registered charity and our beautiful venues in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe are expensive to maintain. This £1.50 per seat payment is included in the ticket price and helps us improve the theatre experience for our audience and preserve the buildings for future generations.

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Love Arts helped us refurbish 80 seats in the Landmark Theatre auditorium, which makes your visit more comfortable

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Supporting Your Theatres A little help from our Friends...

Membership Scheme

Our Friends are amazing volunteers and the funds they raise help make coming to the Theatres that bit more special.

See more shows and arts events…and save money Open to everyone, our Membership Scheme offers a range of discounts and other benefits at the Queen’s Theatre and Landmark Theatre.

Join us for this good old-fashioned afternoon. Enjoy afternoon tea, meet new friends and dance the afternoon away. Please contact our Box Office for dates.

When: Various dates throughout each month, 2.30pm Venue: Landmark Pavilion | Tickets: £5

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You are invited to sit comfortably at the Friends’ Fashion Show on Wednesday 25 March. See this season’s designs and pamper yourself with beauty products and services, too! Tickets are £5 from our Box Office and all proceeds will go towards the Friends’ support of North Devon Theatres’ Trust.

NDT Supporter (£50 annual subscription) NDT Member (£25 annual subscription)

Both schemes give you access to lots of savings on ticket prices, look out for the ‘m’ on each show. In this brochure alone there are £64 savings to be made. For full information on all the benefits visit our website or pick up a leaflet from our Box Offices.

Golden Seat Draws A chance to win money and raise funds at the same time… Throughout the year the Friends of North Devon Theatres hold Golden Seat Draws at selected performances at both the Queen’s Theatre and Landmark Theatre as a fundraising initiative for North Devon Theatres’ Trust. Tickets are sold prior to the performance and a winning seat number is selected at random during the interval giving the winner the chance to win half the funds taken. Tickets are £1.00 each and participants need to be 16+. Find us in the Foyer... If you would like to help at fundraising events contact our Friends on: T: 07870 334534 E: friends@northdevontheatres.org.uk

Volunteers

Meet the Cast Members of Twelve Angry Men First Night Drinks Reception Following Performance When: Mon 1 June | Venue: Gallery Café Complimentary first-night drinks for NDT Supporters only following performance (does not include ticket for performance). Post-Show Reception

If you can spare some time we are always looking for volunteers to help with fund raising, stewarding or buildings maintenance; the impact Volunteers have is so valuable in helping us to run our charity.

When: Wed 3 June | Venue: Gallery Café Tickets: £7.50 pp (does not include ticket for performance)

If you could spare some time to help contact Jemma Wheeler on:

Open to NDT Supporters, Members and the general public, a relaxed social evening to meet the cast following the performance.

T: 01271 33 46 76/86 92 19 E: jemma.wheeler@northdevontheatres.org.uk

Please reserve your place for either reception via our Box Office.

Huge thanks to all our fantastic volunteers gave over 2300 hours of their time last year

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Diary of Events March NTL: A View from the Bridge........................................................ p3 Thurs 26 March | Landmark Theatre Dreaming in Code.............................................................................p30 Fri 20 March | Queen’s Theatre Old, Bold and Won’t be Told........................................................p30 Fri 20 & Sat 21 March | Landmark Pavilion A Tribute to Neil Diamond............................................................p30 Sat 21 March | Landmark Theatre The Clark Tracey Quintet..............................................................p30 Tues 24 March | Gallery Café, Queen’s Theatre Jonathan Dimbleby..........................................................................p30 Thurs 26 March | Queen’s Theatre Hugless Douglas................................................................................p30 Wed 25 March | Queen’s Theatre Country Stars.....................................................................................p30 Fri 27 March | Queen’s Theatre The Sensational 60’s Experience.............................................p30 Sat 28 March | Queen’s Theatre Sing-a-long-a-Frozen ....................................................................p30 Sun 29 March | Landmark Theatre

April The Tiger Who Came to Tea.........................................................p30 Wed 1 April | Queen’s Theatre Honk........................................................................................................p30 Fri 3 & Sat 4 April | Landmark Theatre Let’s Hang On.....................................................................................p30 Sat 4 April | Queen’s Theatre The Landmark Veritably Vintage Fair.....................................p30 Sun 5 April | Landmark Theatre Exhibition: Maggs Ashton............................................................p34 6 April – 25 May | Landmark Theatre Goldilocks and the 3 Bears..........................................................p30 Wed 8 April | Queen’s Theatre Dreaming of Kate..............................................................................p30 Fri 10 April | Landmark Theatre Andy Parsons......................................................................................p30 Fri 10 April | Queen’s Theatre Exhibition: Derek Spencer............................................................p34 13 April – 8 June | Queen’s Theatre NTL: The Hard Problem................................................................... p3 Thurs 16 April | Landmark Theatre Jean Toussaint Quartet – JT4...................................................p30 Thurs 16 April | Gallery Café, Queen’s Theatre Sir Chris Bonington.........................................................................p30 Fri 17 April | Queen’s Theatre The Kings of Swing..........................................................................p30 Sat 18 April | Queen’s Theatre My Friend Mole..................................................................................p30 Sun 19 April | Landmark Pavilion

Young Musicians Support.............................................................p30 Tues 21 April | Gallery Café, Queen’s Theatre We’ve Only Just Begun..................................................................p30 Fri 24 April | Queen’s Theatre Nursing Lives......................................................................................p30 Fri 24 April | Landmark Theatre Out of the Dancing Sea..................................................................p30 Sat 25 April | Queen’s Theatre Yamato Drummers of Japan.......................................................p30 Wed 29 April | Queen’s Theatre

May Landmark Beer & Music Festival................................................ p4 Fri 1 – Mon 4 May | Landmark Theatre Sinfonia Classica................................................................................ p4 Tues 5 May | Queen’s Theatre Jane Austen’s Persuasion.............................................................. p5 Sat 9 May | Landmark Theatre Tim Garland Quartet..........................................................................p7 Thurs 7 May | studio@QT Copasetic!...............................................................................................p7 Sat 9 May | Queen’s Theatre Sex in Suburbia................................................................................... p6 Mon 11 May | Queen's Theatre Reduced Shakespeare Company®...............................................p7 Tues 12 May | Queen’s Theatre NTL: Man and Superman................................................................. p3 Thurs 14 May | Landmark Theatre Pasha Kovalev...................................................................................... p9 Thurs 14 May | Queen’s Theatre The Wurzels........................................................................................... p9 Fri 15 May | Queen’s Theatre The Simon and Garfunkel Story.................................................. p9 Fri 15 May | Landmark Theatre The Chuckle Brothers.......................................................................p11 Sat 16 May | Queen’s Theatre Northern Devon Music Summertime Celebration...............p11 Mon 18 & Tues 19 May | Queen's Theatre Stewart Francis...................................................................................p11 Tues 19 May | Landmark Theatre Talon........................................................................................................p12 Fri 22 May | Landmark Theatre Kate Rusby...........................................................................................p12 Sat 23 May | Queen’s Theatre Exhibition: Then & Now, Jenny SMY.......................................p34 25 May – 29 June | Landmark Theatre Les Misérables....................................................................................p12 Wed 27 – Sat 30 May | Queen’s Theatre A Rainy Day..........................................................................................p13 Fri 29 May | Landmark Theatre

Registered Charity Number 1027553

June North Devon Sinfonia......................................................................p13 Sat 6 June | Landmark Theatre Twelve Angry Men.............................................................................p14 Mon 1 – Sat 6 June | Queen's Theatre Exhibition: Pathfield School........................................................p34 8 June – 6 July | Queen’s Theatre Tim Vine................................................................................................. p17 Wed 10 June | Queen’s Theatre Variety on the Homefront............................................................. p17 Thurs 11 & Fri 12 June | Landmark Theatre Halfway to Paradise......................................................................... p17 Fri 12 June | Queen’s Theatre Jasper Carrott....................................................................................p18 Sat 13 June | Queen’s Theatre The Lady Boys of Bangkok............................................................p18 Tues 16 June | Queen’s Theatre Soul Legends........................................................................................p19 Thurs 18 June | Queen’s Theatre The Music Man....................................................................................p19 Thurs 18 – Sat 20 June | Landmark Theatre Joe McElderry....................................................................................p20 Fri 19 June | Queen’s Theatre An Evening with Gervase Phinn................................................p20 Sat 20 June | Queen’s Theatre Exhibition: Steve PP.......................................................................p34 29 June – 14 Sept | Landmark Theatre Fringe TheatreFest............................................................................p21 25 – 28 June | Queen's Theatre, The Baptist Hall, St Anne’s Arts & Community Centre

July Countdown...........................................................................................p20 Fri 3 and Sat 4 July | Landmark Theatre Exhibition: Sue Giblett...................................................................p34 6 July – 15 Aug | Queen’s Theatre Dance 2015.......................................................................................... p23 Sat 4 July | Queen’s Theatre The Addams Family......................................................................... p23 Wed 8 – Sat 11 July | Queen’s Theatre Waterloo................................................................................................ p23 Sat 11 July | Landmark Theatre That’ll Be The Day........................................................................... p24 Thurs 16 July | Queen’s Theatre Roy Orbison......................................................................................... p24 Sat 18 July | Landmark Theatre Young Stars of the Future............................................................ p24 Sat 18 July | Queen’s Theatre

As a charity we would like to thank you for all your support plus our major funders:

NTL: Everyman.................................................................................... p3 Thurs 23 July | Landmark Theatre RSC: The Merchant of Venice....................................................... p3 Thurs 30 July | Landmark Theatre

August Peter Pan.............................................................................................. p25 Tues 4, 11 & 18 Aug | Landmark Theatre The Best of Phil Collins................................................................. p27 Sat 8 Aug | Landmark Theatre Exhibition: Elizabeth Spiers........................................................p34 17 Aug – 26 Sept | Queen’s Theatre Basil Brush.......................................................................................... p27 Mon 17 Aug | Landmark Theatre Belle........................................................................................................ p29 Sat 22 Aug | Landmark Theatre RSC: Othello.......................................................................................... p3 Wed 26 Aug | Landmark Theatre Sunwest Beer & Music Festival.................................................. p29 Fri 28 – Mon 31 Aug | Landmark Theatre

September One Night of Queen.........................................................................p30 Fri 11 Sept | Queen’s Theatre

October Mike Westbrook & Co......................................................................p30 Thurs 8 Oct | Landmark Theatre RSC: Henry V........................................................................................ p3 Wed 21 Oct | Landmark Theatre Jackson-Live in Concert...............................................................p30 Thurs 22 Oct | Queen’s Theatre The Chris and Pui Show................................................................p30 Tues 27 Oct | Landmark Theatre

November The Billy Joel Songbook...............................................................p30 Fri 6 Nov | Queen’s Theatre Ed Byrne...............................................................................................p30 Tues 17 Nov | Queen’s Theatre Alan Davies..........................................................................................p30 Fri 27 Nov | Queen’s Theatre

December Cinderella..............................................................................................p31 Sat 12 Dec 2015 – Sun 3 Jan 2016 | Queen's Theatre

February 2016 T.Rextasy..............................................................................................p30 Fri 5 Feb 2016 | Queen’s Theatre

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Originally produced on Broadway by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt, Five Cent Productions, Stephen Schuler, Decca Theatricals, Scott M. Delman, Stuart Ditsky, Terry Allen Kramer, Stephanie P. McClelland, James L. Nederlander, Eva Price, Jam Theatricals/Mary LuRoffe, Pittsburgh CLO/Gutterman-Swinsky, Vivek Tiwary/Gary Kaplan, The Weinstein Company/Clarence, LLC, Adam Zotovich/Tribe Theatricals. By Special Arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical.