FEBRUARY - JULY 2016 Glittering pantomime Stimulating productions Exciting new building developments Join our ‘Little Star’ campaign
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CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME
Traditional Family Pantomime Devised and Directed by John Bale
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TIME AND THE CONWAYS BY J.B.PRIESTLEY
TIME AND THE CONWAYS
Directed by:
MARION MORLEY Performance dates:
MONDAY 22 - SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2016
Family drama How strong are family ties..? 1919. WWI has just ended. The seemingly happy Conway family gathers to celebrate a birthday party. Eighteen years later, on the brink of WWII, we see that the future is far from the one they imagined that night. From the writer of An Inspector Calls, J B. Priestley’s drama looks into complacency, class arrogance, and the knock on effect of a family’s own mistakes. Beneath the surface of this simple family story, Priestley explores the political and social history of Britain between the wars, and the nature of time itself.
This amateur production of “Time and the Conways” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Ltd.
ADULT: £14.50 SENIOR / CHILD / CONS: £13.00
6 FOR 5
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RELATIVELY SPEAKING BY ALAN AYCKBOURN
Directed by:
DAVID KIMMINS Performance dates:
MONDAY 14 - SATURDAY 19 MARCH 2016
Farcical comedy The 1967 West End hit has been an audience favourite ever since. Alan Ayckbourn at his best with a dizzying series of hilarious misunderstandings. Greg wants to marry Ginny. Ginny is trying to end an affair with her boss Phillip. Phillip’s wife Sheila pretends she has a lover in retaliation for his infidelity. Greg thinks Phillip and Sheila are Ginny’s parents. Phillip thinks Greg is Sheila’s lover. What could possibly go wrong?
This amateur production of “Relatively Speaking” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Ltd.
ADULT: £14.50 SENIOR / CHILD / CONS: £13.00
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MAIN HOUSE
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY BY PHILIP BARRY
Directed by:
MARTIN BELL Performance dates:
MONDAY 11 - SATURDAY 16 APRIL 2016
Romantic comedy
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The play tells the story of Philadelphia socialites Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven. Two years after their break-up, Tracy is about to re-marry successful snob Kittredge at the Lord mansion only to find the day hi-jacked by some unwelcome guests and a few family secrets. Will the marriage to Kittredge go ahead? Will Tracy ever find her ‘True Love’? And who invited her ex-husband to the party? Philip Barry’s romantic comedy gave its name to the 1940 film starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart before being turned into the musical High Society.
STORY
This amateur production of “The Philadelphia Story” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Ltd.
ADULT: £14.50 SENIOR / CHILD / CONS: £13.00
6 FOR 5
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BROKEN GLASS BY ARTHUR MILLER
Directed by:
NADINE BEASLEY Performance dates:
MONDAY 9 - SATURDAY 14 MAY 2016
Powerful psychological study As the horrors of Kristallnacht are spread throughout the watching world, Sylvia Gellburg a Jewess living in New York suddenly becomes partially paralysed from the waist down. Her husband calls in Dr Hyman to investigate his wife’s problems. The resulting conclusion that she is not ill but struggling with personal problems relating to her marriage and to her concept of Jewishness, leads to unravelling layers of complex issues within her relationship with her husband. The current issues lead to a play that explores the intricate balance within relationships and the consequences of not understanding them. Sponsored by:
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.
ADULT: £14.50 SENIOR / CHILD / CONS: £13.00
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MAIN HOUSE
LLOYD GEORGE KNEW MY FATHER BY WILLIAM DOUGLAS-HOME Directed by:
CHRISTINE HEWSON Performance dates:
MONDAY 6 - SATURDAY 11 JUNE 2016
Gentle family comedy First performed under the title Lady Boothroyd of the By-Pass, this play tells of a family weekend during which Lady Sheila Boothroyd challenges the planning authorities. When she hears that they are determined to keep to their decision to drive a road through her grounds, she announces her intent to kill herself the moment the bulldozers start their work. To their horror, the disbelieving family finally realise that this is no joke. All means of persuasion fail. Monday morning, as the bulldozer’s roar is heard...
This amateur production of “Lloyd George Knew My Father” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Ltd.
ADULT: £14.50 SENIOR / CHILD / CONS: £13.00
6 FOR 5
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AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK BY DEBORAH McANDREW
Directed by:
MARY JONES Performance dates:
AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK
MONDAY 27 JUNE - SATURDAY 2 JULY 2016
A poignant, warm-hearted drama An August Bank Holiday Lark is set in the idyllic summer of 1914 in rural Lancashire. Everyone in the community is excited about Wakes Week ~ a rest from field and mill and a celebration of the Rush Bearing Festival with its usual singing, drinking, courting and dancing. The looming war barely registers ~ but it will. The play explores the impact of the First World War on the traditional rural life of village people, with warmth, humour and yes ~ a little sadness. This play was first performed to critical acclaim by Northern Broadsides in 2014. Don’t miss the first amateur production.
“AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK” was commissioned by Northern Broadsides, whose production of which premiered at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, 2014.
ADULT: £14.50 SENIOR / CHILD / CONS: £13.00
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YOUTH THEATRE
TREASURE ISLAND ADAPTED BY PHIL WILLMOTT
Directed by:
PAUL PHILLIPS Performance dates:
FRIDAY 29 - SATURDAY 30 APRIL 2016
Performed by the LDS Senior Youth Theatre A show for all the family - this lively stage adaptation of Treasure Island is exciting, sometimes scary and often funny. Meet Jim Hawkins and his often frightening foe Long John Silver. Pirates abound on land and at sea, driven by their quest for treasure and adventure. Lady Jacqueline Trelawney and Captain Smollet lead the adventures, dealing with Blind Pugh, Black Dog, Shoreditch Sal, Ben Gunn and many others along the way. Come and see this exciting story and meet the host of famous characters, including a real parrot - well almost!
Freely adapted for male and female pirates from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. This amateur production of “Treasure Island (Willmott)” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD.
TICKETS: £8.00 (no concessions)
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STUDIO PRODUCTIONS
BUTLEY BY SIMON GRAY Directed by:
EDWARD SPENCE Performance dates:
WEDNESDAY 9 - SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2016 Dark comedy Ben Butley is having the worst day of his life. His marriage has fallen apart. His friendship with his colleague, Joey, is breaking down. And despite his attempts to escape any and all teaching responsibilities, the university keeps trying to pawn off errant student, Mr Gardner, onto him. Simon Gray’s acclaimed play brings to brutal life his greatest comic creation with scathing wit, blistering satire and unfailing honesty. This amateur production of “Butley” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Ltd.
TICKETS: £8.00 (no concessions)
FEMALE TRANSPORT
FEMALE TRANSPORT BY STEVE GOOCH Directed by:
JANE TOWERS Performance dates:
WEDNESDAY 4 - SATURDAY 7 MAY 2016 A historical brutal drama Herded into their cell aboard a convict ship, the women prisoners have little idea what awaits them on the harrowing six month journey. This excellent play explores the torturous lives of the confined women under the brutal regime of a sadistic jailer and the decisions they make under terrible conditions. This amateur production of “Female Transport” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, Ltd.
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ONE ACT PLAYS
ALL ENGLAND PLAY FESTIVAL LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND Competition dates:
21 - 24 MARCH 2016 PRELIMINARY ROUND OF THIS NATIONAL ONE ACT PLAY COMPETITION: Join twelve hopeful groups as they battle it out to represent this area in this knock-out national competition. Hear what an accredited adjudicator has to say about each performance! Groups include award winning Market Harborough and Abbey Players; new writers with Cynosure and Crooked Hand; Physical Theatre with St Pauls; and new group ‘If Only’. IT’S LIKE STRICTLY!! TICKETS: £8.00 per evening
BECOME A MEMBER OF LDS LEICESTER DRAMA SOCIETY AT THE LITTLE THEATRE. LDS has more than 300 members who are passionate about theatre.
ACTING
New and old members meet on a weekly basis for a workshop incorporating the basics of acting, including voice technique, diction, projection, monologues, audition pieces, and improvisation. Workshops are £5 per session for members or £8 per session for non-members. Whatever your interest in the theatre, we can offer you great opportunities to get involved.
OPEN EVENINGS
Join one of our open evenings to find out how you can join the Leicester Drama Society.
HOW TO JOIN
You can become a member today.
Please contact the Theatre Manager to register your interest on (0116) 254 2266.
TAKE PART IN:
COSTS
Box Office, Costume Hire, Wardrobe, Acting, Dressing, Stage Management, Prompting, Lighting, Sound, Properties, Front of House, Set Building and Crewing.
If you decide that you would like to join the LDS, the cost for membership for the first year is £20 and subsequently £35 per annum. For those in full time education, unwaged and Senior Citizens the cost is £25. 13
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COMEDY FESTIVAL
PUTTING THE THEATRICAL INTO LIVE COMEDY
MAIN HOUSE
SUNDAY 7 - SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2016
WISDOM OF A FOOL (12+)
Saturday 13 February 2016, 7:30pm and Variety embraces Norman’s manic slapstick routine catapulting him to stardom in the early 1950s. Success on the silver screen including the hit song, ‘Don’t Laugh at Me’, seals his fame. But fame comes at a price...
In this emotional roller-coaster one-man play Jack Lane takes you behind Norman Wisdom’s well-known character to reveal a tough and lonely childhood. After joining the Army he discovers a passion for comedy and begins to perfect an act that would go on to shape his unique style. The world of post-war Music Hall
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COMEDY FESTIVAL STUDIO
CROFT & PEARCE: THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING (16+) Friday 19 - Saturday 20 February 2016, 7:15pm Edinburgh Fringe Favourites, winners of the 2014 Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe Award, and stars of BBC Radio 4 bring their new hit show to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival for two nights only! These rising stars will soon be heard in their own sketch series on BBC Radio 4: The Croft and Pearce Show. ‘Sketch comedy at its very best’ –Alistair McGowan, ‘Fantastically talented comedians’ –Broadway Baby. TICKETS: £9.00 / £7.00
GOOSE: KABLAMO (16+) Friday 19 February 2016, 9pm Sweaty one-man cartoon. Breakneck poly-character comedy from an MDMA marionette. You won’t know what’s hit you but you’ll like it. ‘A fabulous, breakneck performer who morphs feverishly between characters and ideas’ –The Independent, ★★★★ ‘High gag rate. Impressive stuff. Top Seven Sketch Shows of the Fringe’ –Time Out, ★★★★ ‘You just have to submit to this force of nature’ –Chortle. TICKETS: £8.00 / £6.00
GOOSE: YANKIN’ THE CORDUROY (16+) (Work-In-Progress)
Also coming later in the year: Gein’s Family Giftshop See page 13
Saturday 20 February 2016, 5:30pm Goose try out bits (jokes that work) and bobs (jokes that don’t work). At this stage of the year, we’re normally trying something ludicrously ambitious on a demeaningly low budget. Come watch that bubble burst. One of the hits of 2015’s Edinburgh Fringe. ★★★★ ‘You just have to submit to this force of nature, until it deposits you, dizzy but exhilarated’ –Chortle. ★★★★ ‘Hugely impressive’ –Daily Mirror. TICKETS: £5.00
DAVID MILLS: DON’T GET ANY IDEAS (16+) Saturday 20 February 2016, 8:45pm David Mills is back with brand new, razor sharp rants delivered with his signature cocktail swagger and his biting, derisive wit! Expect a smart hour of spikey comedy and irreverent commentary for grown-ups. ‘Like the sharp-suited love child of Larry Grayson and Dave Allen, Mills combines laid-back storytelling with acerbic wit’ –Broadwaybaby 2015, ‘An hour in his company is an indulgent delight’ –Chortle 2015. TICKETS: £8.00 / £6.00 15
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SPECIALS
LGS BIG BAND
WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2016, 7:30PM The LGs Big Band is delighted to return to The Little Theatre. The new year introduces new players, new singers and new repertoire – but the mixture of contemporary and swing arrangements remains. TICKETS: £9.00
MHT: THE THEATRE SHOW THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2016, 7:30PM Starring:
PAUL CARROLL as Mrs T PAUL BURNHAM as Guapatini GRANT KOPER as Miss Frankie Featuring:
SHOWCASE INTERNATIONAL DANCERS Back by popular demand for its 3rd successful tour of the UK and Ireland, join the “girls” from MHT for a truly magnificent night of dazzling costumes, side splitting laughter and a cast of unique characters singing and dancing all night long. A night that will not only entertain and amuse you, but will leave you with unforgettable memories. TICKETS: £23.00 / £21.00 12
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GEIN’S FAMILY GIFTSHOP’S TROPHY COLLECTION(16+) WEDNESDAY 25 MAY 2016, 7:30PM Chortle Awards 2015:
BEST NEWCOMER
The Sunday Times:
*****
The award-winning Gein’s Family Giftshop are hitting the road for their first ever UK tour. Feast your eyes upon an hour and a half of sketches that aren’t for everyone, but might just be for you. Best Newcomer nominees - Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award 2014. As seen on Inside No.9 (BBC2) and as heard on BBC Radio 4’s Sketchorama.
TICKETS: £10.00 / £8.00 (Performance in the Studio)
THE upBEATLES THURSDAY 26 MAY 2016, 7:30PM Supported by:
CHRIS SCOTT (AS ELVIS)
The upBeatles are a caricature of the original Fab Four as they continue on a “Magical Mystery Tour” down “Penny Lane” in celebration of those sounds from the swinging sixties. Highlights include a sell-out BBC Radio Leicester’s birthday gala concert at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall with Showaddywaddy, the Glastonbudget festival, BBC TV’s Children in Need, Leicester’s Curve theatre and the Frontier club at Batley.
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THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL FRIDAY 27 MAY 2016, 7PM Presented by:
THE PAPER MOON THEATRE COMPANY
Produced / Directed by:
JAN HUNT
Carefree, cheerful and uniquely British Step back in time to the glorious and glamorous heyday of British Music Hall, circa 1890s, a truly golden era. “This is cutting edge Victoriana beloved by the British and their visitors” –The Times. TICKETS: £15.00 (no concessions) PARTY BOOKINGS: buy 10 and get the 11th free
BLAKE IN HARMONY SATURDAY 28 MAY 2016, 7:30PM For fans of Il Divo, Collabro and G4, don’t miss out on the original Brit-Award-winning vocal group BLAKE, back on tour in the UK with a highly anticipated new show. Mixing pop, classical and musicals in one thrilling night, linked together with hilarious banter and beautiful video projections, this is entertainment at its finest. Joined on stage by award winning choirs, live instrumentalists and special guests, the night features powerful renditions of Fields of Gold, Bring Him Home, Time To Say Goodbye, Nessun Dorma, Chasing Cars and many more! TICKETS: £17.00 (no concessions) 14
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WILL YOU HELP US WITH OUR NEW BUILDING PROJECT? The “Little’s Getting Bigger” project will transform the Little Theatre into a modern and sustainable theatrical complex which is well suited to the varied needs and expectations of 21st century theatre practitioners and audiences. Leicester Drama Society owns and operates the Little Theatre and is entirely self-supporting, receiving no grants or subsidies from any outside bodies for the day-to-day running of the Theatre. 2016 Little Theatre Calendar - £8 each – with 12 pictures of sets and / or costumes from recent Leicester Drama Society productions – available from Box Office. Or Little Theatre Merchandise – shirts, sweatshirts, bags etc.
Buy your own “Little Star” – for a donation of £100, a star, engraved with your name or other agreed text, will be included in an artwork at the Little Theatre. Little Stars are 150mm wide from point to point and are manufactured from mirror finish stainless steel. (see flyers for further details). Sponsor our Productions or Building Project and become a “Bigger Star”. Further details available from Theatre Office or online. See www.thelittletheatre.net/build for further details.
COSTUME HIRE We have a wide range of period costumes available for hire, many of which have been used in Leicester Drama Society’s productions at the Little Theatre. We provide excellent quality garments and a friendly personal service, catering for all your needs from complete theatrical productions to individual hire. - Drama groups, Musical Societies and Pantomimes. - University, College and school productions. - Costumed parties, themed events and weddings. - Corporate events and photo shoots. - Competitive rates, and multiple hire discounts available. - Special rates for LDS members.
To arrange an appointment, please phone during opening hours or contact us by email at any time. OPENING HOURS: Tues, Fri:11.30am – 3.00pm Wed, Thur: 3.30pm – 6.30pm Tel: 0116 254 0472 Email: costumehire@lds-mail.net Address: 50/52 Albion Street, Leicester, LE1 6LB Facebook: Little Theatre Costume Hire Leicester Visit the website for further information: www.thelittletheatre.net/hires/costume-hire
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VISITING COMPANIES
February 29th to March 5th
Leicester GASLIGHTERS present
A T R ES I P OF PENZANCE
The Little Theatre, Dover Street, Leicester Tickets Mon & Sat Matinee £13.50 Tues - Fri & Sat Evening £14.50 Students - All Performances £10 (with SU card)
Call 0116 255 1302
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Tuesday 19th - Saturday 23rd April 2016 Evenings at 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm Tickets: Best view £15:50, Standard £14:50 For tickets contact David Toft (0116) 2695562
Dover Street, Leicester LE1 6PW www.thelittletheatre.net Box Office (0116) 2551302
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek, Book by Terrence McNally
Based on the Motion Picture released by Fox Searchlight Pictures Written by Simon Beaufoy, produced by Uberto Pasolini & directed by Peter Cattaneo An amateur production presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York
Website: www.l-o-p.co.uk LeicOperaticPlayer @LeicsOPs
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JOIN OUR YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAMME
The new term commences: SATURDAY 9 JANUARY 2016 LDS Youth Theatre Leader:
PAUL PHILLIPS
LDS Trustee for Productions:
JOHN GHENT
The LDS Youth Theatre provides an exciting and creative platform for young people to enjoy theatre. They provide first class acting and drama training for 8 to 18 year olds. They also increase confidence and communication skills which are important for many careers. Improve your acting skills, enjoy performing and taking park in different drama workshops. 3 different groups meet on Saturdays during term time:
(A) 8 - 12 YEARS: 9.00 - 10.30am (B) 13 - 18 YEARS: 11.00 - 12.30pm (C) 13 - 18 YEARS: 12.50 - 2.20pm Over 50 young people take part every Saturday. Workshop sessions are taken by our highly qualified and experienced leaders.
All young actors are welcome to join. Following their great success with Alice in March 2015, the Senior Youth Theatre Group C, will perform in the main auditorium on 29 and 30 April 2016 for three performances of Treasure Island. Reserve these dates in your diary now!
SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES
Groups A and B will perform in showcases for parents and friends at the end of the Autumn and Summer terms. These are designed to show the groups’ skills in performance and improvisation.
PLAY IN A WEEK
For any keen, aspiring actors aged 8 - 16 years, we will run a ‘Play in a Week’ during the second week of the Easter holidays, with two performances on the evening of 8 April. TO ENQUIRE & JOIN: 0116 254 2266 PHILIP ROYLEY: THEATRE MANAGER
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THE THEATRE / BOOKING THE LITTLE THEATRE
The Little Theatre is owned and operated by Leicester Drama Society Ltd., a non-profit making organisation founded in 1922 for the furtherance and study of the art of drama. LDS survives without public subsidy and presents a repertoire of plays of all genres throughout the year.
BOX OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS T 0116 255 1302 E admin@lds-mail.net www.thelittletheatre.net
GIFT VOUCHERS
Leicester Drama Society Ltd. Registered office: The Little Theatre, Dover Street, Leicester, LE1 6PW Registered in England: Company No.268828 Registered Charity No.214249
Vouchers may be purchased from the box office and make an ideal gift. (Redeemable for LDS productions and Special events only.) Reservations must be paid for within 48 hours of booking. Thereafter, tickets will be re-offered for sale.
Theatre Manager & Premises Supervisor: Philip Royley.
Party bookings (LDS productions only): Purchase 10 tickets and get the eleventh FREE when booked 2 months in advance. A non-returnable deposit of 10% is required when booking. The balance must be paid one month before the performance date.
Patrons: Richard Cadell and Sooty, Sir Anthony Hopkins CBE, Tim Pigott-Smith.
BOOKING
Pantomime party bookings must be paid for by 1st November. Purchase 10 tickets and get the eleventh FREE when booked before 1st October. We recommend this production is suitable for 3 years and over.
For visiting companies’ booking information please see relevant show’s advertisement. For Leicester Drama Society productions, Studio plays and special events:-
Refunds: No refunds available.
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Ticket Exchanges: A £1 charge will be made for every ticket exchanged.
Monday to Friday 10.00am until 7.30pm Saturday 10.00am until 12 noon or curtain up on matinée days.
As a courtesy to audiences and performers, The Little Theatre reserves the right to refuse entry to any ticket holder wishing to gain access either to the Main Auditorium or The Haywood Studio after a performance has started.
The Box Office is not normally open on Bank Holidays.
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During July the Box Office will be open from 10.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday only.
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SEATING PLAN / ACCESS STAGE STAGE EXIT
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ACCESS
A lift between the ground floor and the auditorium may be used by wheelchair users and persons with impaired mobility. Rows A-D can be reached without steps. Rows E and higher are tiered. Positions for wheelchairs are shown on the seating plan (row D coloured purple) with provision for escorts’ seats (D4 and E1 coloured blue). Seats C1-3 are removed for access.
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Wheelchair patrons are asked to be in the foyer half an hour before the performance begins to ensure that Front of House staff are available to assist you. Toilet facilities for disabled patrons are available on both levels of the theatre. If booking on the day of the performance, wheelchair patrons are asked to do so before midday. Concessionary ticket prices apply to wheelchair users and one escort. 25
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TICKET PRICES TICKET PRICES LDS PRODUCTIONS
TICKET PRICES - PANTOMIME
MON - THUR & SAT MATINÉE
All performances: Adults £14.50 Children and Disabled £12.50
Adult full price £14.50 Concessions £13.00
We welcome children of all ages to pantomime but ask parents to bear in mind that it is usually enjoyed most by those aged 3 and over.
FRI & SAT EVENING £14.50
Full price, no concessions (except for wheelchair users and disabled patrons)
TICKET PRICES - HAYWOOD STUDIO PLAYS
6 FOR 5
Seats are unreserved. LDS performances, no concessions: £8.00
6 FOR THE PRICE OF 5!
Become a Season Ticket holderand book all six LDS plays (indicated with a black ticket at the bottom of the page) for the price of five.
TICKET PRICES - SPECIAL EVENTS
Please see individual event advertisements
AGE 16-25 THEATRE GOERS
We offer up to 30 tickets “on the day” at the special price of £5.00 each. These tickets are for LDS productions only, excluding Pantomime and Studio Productions, and are subject to availability. Proof of status will be requested at the time of purchase. Contact the box office for further details.
Full price package:
£72.50 PER PERSON Concessionary package:
£65.00 PER PERSON
(no refunds available) Every patron must be in possession of a ticket.
CONCESSIONS
Applies to students, jobseekers, disabled people, over 60s and under 16s. Proof of status may be requested.
SCHOOLS
Special concessions for school parties. Please enquire at the Box Office for prices and availability.
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ACCESS & FACILITIES INFRA RED AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM
For patrons with impaired hearing an infra red amplification system is provided. Headsets may be borrowed from Front of House staff in the Foyer.
VISUALLY IMPAIRED CDS & TOUCH TOURS: For blind and partially sighted patrons we will normally offer a touch tour of the stage and set preceding Saturday matinée performances, and follow this, on selected productions, with an audio described performance. A CD describing the set and costumes, including extracts from the programme, is also available. Please book well in advance to request these options.
Concessionary ticket prices apply to patrons certified visually impaired and one escort. A CD copy of this brochure is available to visually impaired patrons. Please telephone 0116 254 2266 for a copy. Early booking is advisable making clear your special requirements.
VENUE HIRE Tel: 0116 254 2266
Hold your special event at The Little Theatre. The Little Theatre is pleased to offer its facilities for private hire. Contact the Theatre Manager to discuss your requirements and budget.
We can provide seating for up to 60 persons and a large screen is available for presentations. The venue can be hired for the morning, afternoon or for the full day at a very reasonable cost. Light bar snacks are available or a buffet lunch can be provided on request.
STUDIO
The Haywood Studio is an intimate space for a smaller audience of around 50. It is a fully functioning theatrical venue with staging, sound and lighting managed by a regular team who are dedicated to innovative productions, which might otherwise not be produced at the theatre, catering for adult and sometimes challenging themes. It is home also to Youth Theatre and Workshop activities.
THE LITTLE GALLERY
As part of the Society’s commitment to the enjoyment of all the arts, the bar lounge gallery gives an opportunity for local artists and photographers to display their work. Both one-man and club shows are welcome. If you or your club wish to exhibit, please contact Bob Morley at: bobs.shed@hotmail.com
THE BAR LOUNGE
Our Bar Lounge is open Monday to Saturday 6.00pm - 11.00pm (2.00pm - 11.00pm on matinée days) for the sale of alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Interval drinks may be ordered beforehand at the bar.
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LDS Main House Productions LDS Studio Productions LDS Youth Theatre One Act Play Festival
FEBRUARY
APRIL
LGS BIG BAND
WED 10
7.30
MUSIC HALL TAVERN
THUR 11
WISDOM OF A FOOL
Comedy Festival Specials Visiting Companies
MON 11 - SAT 16 Sat Matinée
7.30
7.30
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
SAT 13
7.30
THE FULL MONTY
7.30
CROFT AND PEARCE
FRI 19
7.15
TUE 19 - SAT 23 Sat Matinée
GOOSE: KABLAMO
FRI 19
9.00
7.30
GOOSE: YANKIN’ THE CORDUROY
SAT 20
5.30
FRI 29 - SAT 30 Sat Matinée
CROFT & PEARCE
SAT 20
7.15
FEMALE TRANSPORT
7.30
DAVID MILLS
SAT 20
8.45
WED 4 - SAT 7
TIME AND THE CONWAYS
MON 22 - SAT 27 Sat Matinée
7.30
BROKEN GLASS
7.30
2.30
MON 9 - SAT 14 Sat Matinée
PIRATES OF PENZANCE
MON 29
7.30
TUE 17 - SAT 21 Sat Matinée
7.30
GEIN’S FAMILY GIFTSHOP
WED 25
7.30
THE upBEATLES
THUR 26
7.30
THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL
FRI 27
7.00
BLAKE IN HARMONY
SAT 28
7.30
LLOYD GEORGE KNEW MY FATHER
MON 6 - SAT 11 Sat Matinée
7.30
AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK
MON 27 - THU 30
7.30
FRI 1 - SAT 2 Sat Matinée
7.30
Leicester GASLIGHTERS
MARCH PIRATES OF PENZANCE
TUE 1 - SAT 5 Sat Matinée
7.30
BUTLEY
WED 9 - SAT 12
7.30
RELATIVELY SPEAKING
MON 14 - SAT 19 Sat Matinée
7.30
MON 21 - THU 24
7.30
Leicester GASLIGHTERS
LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
2.30
2.30
Leicester Operatic Players
TREASURE ISLAND
MAY
ACORN ANTIQUES Wigston Amateur Operatic Society
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
2.30
JUNE 2.30
JULY AN AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY LARK 24
28
2.30
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STILL TO COME FROM OUR AUTUMN SEASON
ROPE A psychological thriller based on real events
ROPE BY PATRICK HAMILTON
THREE DAYS OF RAIN BY RICHARD GREENBERG
A psychological thriller based on real events
Drama
MONDAY 18 - SATURDAY 23 JANUARY 2016
MONDAY 1 - SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2016
ADULT - £14.50 SENIOR/CHILD/CONS - £13.00
ADULT - £14.50 SENIOR/CHILD/CONS - £13.00
PARKING
Convenient 24 hour parking available opposite the theatre in Dover Street. NCP multi storey in East Street. Also some street parking.
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