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Save yourself a packet Booking to see more than one show dramatically reduces the cost of your tickets. Sit in top price seats without shelling out top price cash. All you need to do is book the shows in one transaction.
2 shows: £14 per ticket Save up to £20 3 shows: £12 per ticket Save up to £36 4 shows: £10 per ticket Save up to £56 5+ shows: £9 per ticket Save up to £75
Here are some example packages, but you don’t have to listen to us, you can pick any show that has the MULTIBUY logo on its page.
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Buy 3 or more tickets for the first night and save 50%. Look for the 3+ logo for shows included in the deal. For full T&Cs see page 23.
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And remember you can pre-order your interval drinks!
Welcome… Welcome to spring at Northern Stage – bursting with more shows to inspire, astonish and delight you. From touching classic drama to jolly children’s shows, original dance and the UK premiere of Lyric Theatre’s bold, adventurous presentation of four dramas over the course of just two weeks! Our Multibuy scheme grows in popularity every season as more of you discover what a brilliant deal it is and with autumn highlights on sale you can book up until September. Don’t worry; if your plans change, you can always ask box office to change the performance date free of charge. Plus, there are more straight-from-work performances, so you can catch a show and still have an early night! There are many ways you and your family can get involved with Northern Stage, come along to our over 60s script reading group, take part in Summer School or join us behind the scenes on Family Day. We very much look forward to welcoming you to Northern Stage. Lorne Campbell Artistic Director
Susan Coffer Executive Director
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Tue 25 – Sat 29 Mar English Touring Theatre return. Rural Ireland; 1833. The clash of two worlds threatens the very heart of the community.
The Rite of Spring & Petrushka Fri 4 – Sat 5 Apr Michael Keegan-Dolan’s “celebratory double bill inspired by heart lifting music”. (The Independent)
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Catch-22
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Spring Awakening
Sat 19 Apr – Sat 10 May
Tue 20 – Sat 24 May
An electric dramatisation of the classic novel, set in World War II, bursts onto our stage.
The famous riot-causing play from Headlong: unnerving, entertaining, funny and dark.
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FEBRUARY / MARCH
“ A haunting evening’s entertainment full of ethereal grace.” The Telegraph on Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Thu 27 Feb – Sat 1 Mar
The Tiger Lillies: Lulu – A Murder Ballad Presented by Opera North, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Warwick Arts Centre
The brilliantly twisted Tiger Lillies take on one of theatre’s most seductive and intoxicating creations. Lulu’s journey from street prostitute to the toast of society and back again, is told as a hypnotic and kaleidoscopic dance of death. With 20 new songs and innumerable dark tales from the underbelly of the city, the Lillies combine cabaret, dance and delicious imagery to discover Lulu’s unbridled sex appeal, her youth, and her self-destructiveness.
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FEBRUARY / MARCH
Wed 26 Feb & Thu 1 May
First in 3 Our resident scratch night showcasing the best new writing, comedy, theatre, dance, music and everything in between. This season we bring you two jampacked evenings of talent. Early booking recommended: often sells out. We’re always looking for new ideas, so if you’ve got something you want to try out, contact alatimer@northernstage.co.uk STAGE 3 Tickets: £5 Doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start
“ Enjoyable evening, a real mix of genres” Audience Member
Tue 4 – Thu 6 Mar
The Table Blind Summit Theatre
Moses is a puppet with a problem: all he ever gets asked to do is perform at street performances and children’s birthday parties… and he’s fed up with it. He’s a serious puppet! An artist! So tonight he will re-enact for you, the last twelve hours of the life of Moses, on top of his table. From the company that staged puppetry in the Olympic Opening Ceremony this stand-up-comedian-puppet-philosopher might be the funniest piece of cardboard you’ll ever meet. STAGE 2 Performance times: 8pm Post-show discussion: Wed 5 Mar Thu 6 Mar Running time: 1 hour 10 mins (no interval) Age recommendation: 12+ (contains some strong language)
Don’t miss our Young People’s First in 3 on Wed 19 Feb. See what the next generation of theatre-makers are up to.
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“ Astonishingly accomplished”
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Fri 7 – Sat 8 Mar
Put Your Sweet Hand In Mine Written and performed by Andy Field and Ira Brand
This is a show about love; about candlelight and catching the eye of a stranger unexpectedly. But it is also a show about cemeteries, power cuts and power ballads, about thunderstorms and wildly flocking birds. An intimate new show inviting you to imagine being in love, and all the many different things that might mean. STAGE 2 Performance times: 7.30pm Running time: 1 hour (no interval)
“ Small, simple but hugely evocative.” The Guardian on Motor Vehicle Sundown
Age recommendation: 14+ MULTIBUY
Tue 11 – Thu 13 Mar
How To Occupy An Oil Rig by Daniel Bye, presented by ARC Stockton
There are all sorts of lessons to be learned in life. How to get served at the bar. How to crash a boardroom meeting. How to avoid becoming romantically attached to an undercover police officer. That sort of thing. A playful and provocative show about protest. This is for everyone who ever wanted to change anything. And that’s everyone. STAGE 2 Performance times: 8pm Post-show discussion: Wed 12 Mar Running time: 1 hour 10 mins (no interval) Age recommendation: 14+ MULTIBUY 3+
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“ The real thing. Clever, engaging and important.”
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MARCH
“ Pacy and impressively seamless production”HHHH The Guardian
Tue 18 – Sat 22 Mar Benjamin Zephaniah’s
Refugee Boy
Adapted for the stage by Lemn Sissay A West Yorkshire Playhouse production
Writer Lemn Sissay adapts Benjamin Zephaniah’s famous novel in a production that pulses with energy, love, loss and hope. Alem is fourteen, in London with his father on the best holiday he has ever had. Then the unthinkable happens. He awakes to find himself alone in an unfamiliar country. As a violent civil war rages back home, Alem’s Ethiopian father and Eritrean mother make the heartbreaking decision to leave him in London, on his own but hopefully safe at last.
STAGE 1 Performance times: Tue, Fri & Sat 7.30pm Schools Matinee: Wed 10am Straight from work performances: Wed & Thu 6pm Post-show discussion: Wed 19 Mar 6pm Family ticket of 4: £50 Running time: 1 hour 20 mins (no interval) Recommended age: 10+ MULTIBUY 3+
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Tue 25 – Sat 29 Mar
Translations by Brian Friel An English Touring Theatre, Rose Theatre Kingston & Sheffield Theatres production
1833. Rural Ireland. The British Army arrives to translate Gaelic place names into the King’s English. Farm-girl Máire finds herself torn between the affections of the local school teacher and the love of a British soldier; between her native tongue and a new language. The resulting clash of two worlds threatens the heart of the community as they struggle to interpret a new language and each other. What gets lost in translation? From the makers of The Sacred Flame, Tartuffe and Uncle Vanya, English Touring Theatre bring another touching and captivating production.
STAGE 1 Performance times: 7.30pm, Sat 2pm Straight from work performance: Wed 26 Mar, 6pm Post-show discussion: Wed 26 Mar Age recommendation: 12+ MULTIBUY 3+
“ …a modern classic. It engages the intellect as well as the heart” The Daily Telegraph
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MARCH / APRIL
Fri 28 – Sat 29 Mar
Tue 1 Apr
NORTH14
Richard Herring
We’re supporting the next generation of theatre makers by creating a fresh new theatre company. Following the success of the inaugural NORTH in 2013, this year’s company brings together the best performing arts graduates from the region. They’ll be delighting audiences with mischievous, bold and inventive theatre that captures the spirit of a forward thinking North East.
Herring tackles the undiscovered country from where no traveller returns (apart from Jesus and that canoe bloke). Is death a tragedy or an excuse to have an extended lie-in? Richard Herring brings his hilarious show to Newcastle for one night only.
It’s not always grim up NORTH.
Performance time: 8pm
Show title announced Thu 13 Feb. STAGE 2
STAGE 1 Tickets: £15
Age recommendation: 12+
Performance times: 7.30pm, Sat 2pm Post-show discussion: Sat 29 Mar Ticket prices: £12.50 / £8 conc MULTIBUY
You can also see NORTH14 at: ARC Stockton 27 Mar Queens Hall Arts Centre, Hexham 1 Apr Alnwick Playhouse 3 Apr
Wed 2 Apr
Radikal Words Supported by Apples and Snakes
Another night of stunning spoken word performers, including headliners BBC Slam Poetry Champion Dizraeli and performance poet and street musician David Lee Morgan. Plus Mandy Maxwell, Arabella Arnott, Rowan McCabe, music from Ditte Elly and hosted by Jeff Price. STAGE 3 Tickets: £8.50 Performance time: 7.30pm Age recommendation: 14+
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Tue 1 – Thu 3 Apr
Fri 4 – Sat 5 Apr
HEART
The Rite of Spring & Petrushka
Zendeh
As a British and American orchestrated coup destabilises a nation, an intoxicating love triangle unravels in a political thriller… Set between Durham and Tehran, an Iranian woman, her English husband and her Syrian lover experience love in all its complexity against the backdrop of the 28 Mordad Coup d’Etat. An explosive mix of physical theatre and performance poetry inspired by the epic love poem Leili and Majnoun.
Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre
This thrilling double bill is a contrast in light and dark that mirrors Stravinsky’s epic music. The Rite of Spring sees age being sacrificed and mother earth worshipped. Petrushka is white and bright, with elements of folk dances as the company dances for approval from their ancestors. STAGE 1 Performance times: 7.30pm
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Post-show discussion: Fri 4 Apr
Performance times: 8pm Post-show discussion: Wed 2 Apr Thu 3 Apr
Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes (incl. interval) Age recommendation: 16+ MULTIBUY
Age recommendation: 12+
Contains nudity, sexual imagery and smoking.
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“Glorious.” HHHH The Independent
APRIL
Tue 15 – Thu 17 Apr
The Events By David Greig Actors Touring Company
Screams echo through corridors. The sound of gunfire rings out. At Claire’s choir rehearsal, something terrible happens.
EASTER Y HOLIDA Thu 10 – Sat 12 Apr
Dogs Don’t Do Ballet
Following an Edinburgh Fringe sell-out, David Greig’s daring new play asks how far forgiveness will stretch in the face of atrocity. Featuring a local choir and a soaring soundtrack, The Events tells of tragedy, obsession and our destructive desire to fathom the unfathomable. STAGE 2
Little Angel Theatre
Performance times: 7.30pm
Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina…
Post-show discussion: Wed 16 Apr Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes (no interval) Age recommendation: 14+ MULTIBUY 3+
The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. Brought to life using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy. STAGE 2 Tickets: £8.50 adult / £6.50 child Performance times: Thu 1.30pm & 3.30pm, Fri & Sat 10.30am & 1.30pm Running time: 45 minutes (no interval) Age recommendation: 2–4. Ring Box Office if you have a query about your child’s age suitability for this show. MULTIBUY
“ Probably the finest, most important thing Greig has ever written” HHHHH The Daily Telegraph
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Sat 19 Apr – Sat 10 May A Northern Stage production
Catch-22 BY JOSEPH HELLER DIRECTED BY RACHEL CHAVKIN
Explosive, subversive, wild and funny, after 50 years the strength of Joseph Heller’s story is undiminished. An electric dramatisation of his classic novel. Set in the closing months of World War II, a bombardier named Yossarian is trapped in the absurd world of an inescapable war. Frantic and furious, as thousands of people he has never met try to kill him, Yossarian is stalked and thwarted by the merciless Catch-22. Directed by Rachel Chavkin, artistic director of New York based the TEAM, who recently directed the multi-award winning Mission Drift – Winner 2011 Edinburgh International Festival Fringe Prize, Scotsman Fringe First, Herald Angel, Best of 2011 The Guardian.
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STAGE 1 Performance times: 7.30pm*. Wed 30 Apr & Sat 10 May 2pm, (no shows Sundays & Mondays) * Straight from work performance: Wed 7 May 6pm Tue 6 May 7.30pm
Thur 8 May 7.30pm
Sat 10 May 12.30pm
Sat 10 May 2pm
Post-show discussion: Wed 23 Apr School Enhancement Workshops: A practical in-school workshop delivered by a member of the Northern Stage team from as little as £150 per session. #catch22 MULTIBUY 3+
On Tour: BIRMINGHAM Rep 20 – 24 May LIVERPOOL Everyman 27 – 31 May SOUTHAMPTON Nuffield 3 – 7 June OXFORD Playhouse 10 – 14 June DERBY Theatre 17 – 21 June RICHMOND Theatre 24 – 28 June
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APRIL / MAY
Tue 22 – Sat 26 Apr
Sat 17 May
National Theatre Connections
Northern Stage’s Annual Family Day
Ten new plays commissioned by the National Theatre, performed by local theatre companies, celebrating the talent of young theatre-makers. This year Northern Stage’s very own Young Company will be performing.
Once again we’re throwing open our doors for you to come and explore our theatre. Twirl across our stage, see how we light a show, sneak a peek in our costume department and take part in our family friendly workshops. Or just enjoy a picnic on the lawn (weather permitting!).
STAGE 2 Tickets: £5 See website for schedule
Wed 21 – Sat 24 May
The Fall and ENRON We’re collaborating with Northumbria University on the final year BA Hons Performing Arts students’ projects. The Fall by Lilia Rubin is inspired by The Legacy Letters: written by surviving family of 9/11. Lucy Prebble’s award-winning ENRON depicts one of the most infamous scandals in financial history. There will also be a series of script readings, presentations and discussions in Stage 3. STAGE 2 Performance times: see website Tickets: £10 / £7 concessions
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FREE (some events have a nominal charge). Join us from 12noon onwards.
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“The consistently impressive company Headlong” Evening Standard
Tue 20 – Sat 24 May
Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind, in a new version by Anya Reiss A Headlong, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Nuffield co-production
Unnerving, entertaining and funny, Wedekind’s definitive play about youth has lost none of its provocative power since exploding onto the stage in 1906. Brought bang up to date this new version captures the exuberance, intensity and confusion of teenage life today. Spring Awakening asks important and pressing questions about how young people are shaped for their future by a generation that doesn’t understand them.
STAGE 1 Performance times: 7.30pm, Sat 2pm Straight from work performance: Wed 21 May, 6pm Post-show discussion: Wed 21 May Age recommendation: 16+ MULTIBUY 3+
Contains strong language and scenes of a sexual and violent nature.
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JUNE
Wed 4 – Sat 14 Jun
Lyric Hammersmith’s Secret Theatre Company Lyric Hammersmith’s Secret Theatre Company – a 20-strong ensemble of actors, directors, writers and designers – have been stimulating great debate through their bold and adventurous work. Northern Stage is proud to be the first venue outside London to present this festival of plays. With four to choose from and a host of surrounding activities, join us and discover for yourself what everybody’s been talking about!
“ the most exciting thing to have happened for some time.” WhatsOnStage “ Saw #SecretTheatre Show 1 tonight. Fabulous. What a company they’ve put together.” @stephenfry
A Streetcar Named Desire 4, 7, 10, 12 & 14 June STAGE 1
A reclaiming of Tennessee Williams’ classic like you’ve never seen it before. 3+
Woyzeck 5 & 11 June STAGE 1
A mind-boggling staging of George Buchner’s masterpiece of a man, murder and madness.
Chamber Piece 11 & 14 June STAGE 2
A pitch-black comedy from up-andcoming writer Caroline Bird about power, lethal injection and the desperate need for a Twix.
Title To Be Revealed 6 & 13 June STAGE 2
A good old British farce. In Afghanistan. Hilarious and controversial.
“ The Secret Theatre ensemble are creating some of the most exciting work I have seen in a long time and I look forward to introducing them to the ever-welcoming Newcastle audience.” Lorne Campbell, Artistic Director, Northern Stage
TICKETS & INFORMATION: 0191 230 5151
MULTIBUY to see more shows and save a packet
Stage 1: £18.50–£14.50 Stage 2: £14.50 Performance times: various, full schedule online
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Fri 12 – Sat 27 Sept
Northern Stage in Edinburgh
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
We’re back at the Fringe Festival after two successful years. Line up announced in June.
A Northern Stage co-production
Wed 1 – Fri 3 Oct
Institute Gecko
Impressive physical theatre company show us what it means to care.
A night of bourbonsoaked confrontations and a family dynasty in crisis. Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer prizewinning play remains one of the stage’s most seductive evocations of the Deep South. MULTIBUY 3+
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Our family-run restaurant keeps the lunchtime rush going, the dinner crowd full up and the drinkers well watered. PRE / POST- SHOW MEAL DEAL – choose two courses for just £12.95. Telephone 0191 242 7242 or visit mckennasatnorthernstage.co.uk Mon – Sat from 10am (closing at 6pm on Mon). Food served from 10am. Reservations recommended.
“ There is a real joy in coming to Northern Stage for dinner…”
HHHHH The Metro
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Take part We make theatre with people of all ages and experience. Get in touch to take part with Northern Stage. Young Company
Open Stages
Our current cohort are producing a show for National Theatre Connections. Aged 16 – 21? We need new members for May – Oct, get in touch.
We’re running regular Saturday drama sessions throughout Spring for ages 5 – 7 and 8 – 12. Look on our website for dates and times.
Mon 21 – Sat 26 Jul
March – May
Summer School
Read Through
Aged 11 – 18? Fancy creating a show in a week? No experience required, just bags of energy. £130, bursaries avail. Apply from 4 Apr.
Make new friends and discover exciting texts at our informal script-reading group for over-60s (with tea and cake!). £5 per session.
Schools and Colleges Teachers’ Forum
Gateshead College
Join us on 4 Jun to tell us how we can help you. See online for dates and to RSVP.
We’re working with Level 3 Performance students at Gateshead college. Over 6 weeks, they’ll create a show about everyday tales of life in Britain. Performance on Sat 22 Feb, 8pm. HE/FE Course leaders: get in touch to find out ways to work with us.
Tours, Talks and Training Go behind the scenes on one of our insight tours, quiz our staff on their jobs, or join us for work experience and internships.
Visit www.northernstage.co.uk/take-part to read more about all of our projects.
Contact: Andrew Latimer, on 0191 242 7244 or email alatimer@northernstage.co.uk
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Theatre-makers: get involved with us Title Pending: The Award for New Theatre Every year we look for the most intriguing idea for a new piece of theatre, and then develop, nurture, support and show it. Previous recipients include: The Paper Birds, Unfolding Theatre, Curious Monkey and Kirsty Housley. Closing date for submissions: Fri 28 Mar.
Mon 30 Jun – Sat 12 Jul
Springboard We’re creating a young company of performing arts students and graduates to take part in a two-week residency. Applications open Mon 3 Mar. Auditions held in Apr. £120, bursaries avail.
For more information look at the Take Part section of our website.
We want artists to be at the heart of our building. CREATIV E TEAM is a network that aims to find different ways for artists to talk, watch and collaborate. Benefits of joining include: • priority booking for master classes and workshops • access to an online community of artists • cheap tickets • discount at the bar
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• plus invitations to guest night shows, networking events and sharings of other artists’ work. It’s free to join. Full details and application form online.
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SUPPORT US
Supporting Northern Stage There is no doubt recent funding cuts have made these challenging times for Northern Stage. However, the good news is that we are receiving Arts Council Catalyst Funding, an initiative to encourage people to support the arts by matching your donations, until May 2015. So there has never been a better time to support Northern Stage and play a part in helping us to secure our future.
What could you do? Here are just four of the many ways for you to play a supporting role at Northern Stage:
Leave a Legacy
Treat yourself or give one as a gift, with a personalised message plaque for £250.
Large or small, your legacy will support our work for future generations to enjoy.
Give a Gift
Sponsor Us
£50 enables five children to enjoy a magical Christmas treat, by providing free tickets to our Christmas show.
Associate your brand with world-class theatre. Sponsor a Northern Stage production, performance or special project.
Visit the website for more ideas and further details www.northernstage.co.uk/support-us
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Northern Stage provides life changing opportunities for young people – providing valuable work experience and supporting their first steps towards a career in the theatre. Last year our volunteers went on to secure professional acting roles, arts administration jobs and theatre technical work.
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Contact: Jane Hall, Development Manager, on 0191 242 7224 or email jhall@northernstage.co.uk
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Venue Hire Located moments away from Newcastle’s main shopping area and Haymarket Metro, buses and taxis, every space in our fully accessible venue is available for hire including our three performance spaces, contemporary Foyer Bar and Hospitality Mezzanine.
Corporate Hire
Theatrical Hire
Conferences, exhibitions, meetings, away days, promotions, award ceremonies, exhibitions, dinners and banquets. We can help make your corporate event a success.
Hire one of our stages for your production. There’s nothing like preparing and performing in a professional venue to ensure your production achieves its full potential. Rates available from 1 night to weeklong hires.
Wedding Receptions
Celebrations and Dining
Stylish and contemporary celebration spaces for you and your guests. Wedding receptions ranging from an intimate meal for a handful of nearest and dearest to lavish receptions for 200+ guests.
Got something special to celebrate or just fancy a night with friends? Birthday parties, leaving do, drinks receptions, graduations, baby-naming parties and retirement bashes – we’ve done them all!
Contact: Jonathan Bailey, on 0191 242 7204 or email jbailey@northernstage.co.uk
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INFORMATION
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PARKING There is no public parking on Newcastle University campus. The nearest car park is on Claremont Road (near the main entrance to Exhibition Park) or the Civic Centre car park after 6pm (entrance via Sandyford Road). Council-owned city centre car parks are now free after 5pm.
ALIVE AFTER FIVE Newcastle city centre is now open later. Nip to the shops after work, join us for dinner at McKenna’s and then enjoy a show. With more evening buses and Metros and lots of free city centre parking after 5pm, it’s never been easier to make a night of it. www.get-into-newcastle.co.uk
KEY TO SYMBOLS British Sign Language Interpreted Performance Audio Described Performance Captioned Performance: English text played on a unit for deaf and hard of hearing audiences. Touch Tour Straight From Work Performance: See the show earlier and have a drink or meal afterwards (or get home for the kids).
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All details in this brochure are correct at time of going to press, errors and omissions excepted. Northern Stage reserves the right to alter programme details without prior notice. Charity Number: 700055
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INFORMATION BOOKING Box Office:
0191 230 5151
Opening hours: On performance days from 10am and until 15 minutes after the last performance begins. On non-performance days, Mon–Fri 10am to 6pm and Sat 10am to 4pm. Reservations will be held for a maximum of 3 days and cannot be made 48 hours prior to a performance. Book online at:
northernstage.co.uk
with our secure 24-hour online booking system.
ACCESS All three stages are wheelchair accessible, we are guide dog friendly and there is an infrared loop system.
We offer a free carer/companion ticket for all shows. Our Box Office is familiar with calls received via Text Relay. Please inform the Box Office of any access requirements when booking. Visit our website for more details.
Information can be made available in large print or in an audio format on request. 3+ FIRST NIGHTS Buy 3 or more tickets for the first night in Stage 1 or Stage 2 and save 50%. Eligible shows marked with logo. Excludes £14.50 tickets in Stage 1, where there are two or fewer performance and Dogs Don’t Do Ballet.
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Ticket Prices: £24, £19.50 and £14.50 (excludes Richard Herring). Students and Under 21s: £12 or less Concessions: £2 off for seniors, children, those in receipt of benefits and those with disabilities.*
Many of the shows at Northern Stage are brand new productions being created as we put this brochure together. This can sometimes mean we don’t know the running time before the brochure is printed. Where possible we have included or estimated how long it is so you can plan your evening better.
SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS
Equity Members: £12* STAGE 2
All tickets £14.50 or less. Concessions available for seniors, children, students, those in receipt of benefits and those with disabilities.* STAGE 3
All tickets £9 or less. See individual shows for details. * You will be asked to show ID as proof of discount entitlement.
MULTIBUY MULTIBUY is available on Stage 1
and Stage 2. Look out for the logo on individual show pages to see which shows are included. 5+ shows £9 per ticket 4 shows £10 per ticket 3 shows £12 per ticket 2 shows £14 per ticket Tickets must be bought in one transaction and cannot be added retrospectively. Tickets can be exchanged at least 2 hours before a performance but can only be swapped for a different performance of the same show.
We offer tickets for £9.50 in Stage 1 and £6.50 in Stage 2 for schools and youth groups (groups of under 16s) attending in parties of 10+, and every 11th ticket is free. MULTIBUY also applies to groups for Stage 1 shows. See your first show for £9.50, your second for £8.50, and your third or more for £7.50 per ticket, when bookings are made within the same academic year.
GROUPS We have the best group deals of any theatre in town. We can organise catering, hospitality, theatre tours or just drinks and ice creams at the interval. Groups 10+ £3 off per ticket Groups 20+ £3.50 off per ticket and organiser free Groups 30+ £4 off per ticket and organiser free For more information call the box office or email rmcfarlane@northernstage.co.uk Discounts only available on top two price bands.
For full terms and conditions visit www.northernstage.co.uk
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SPRING 14 PROGRAMME YOUNG PEOPLE’S FIRST IN 3 19 FEB FIRST IN 3 26 FEB LULU – A MURDER BALLAD 27 FEB – 1 MAR THE TABLE 4 – 6 MAR PUT YOUR SWEET HAND IN MINE 7 – 8 MAR HOW TO OCCUPY AN OIL RIG 11 – 13 MAR REFUGEE BOY 18 – 22 MAR TRANSLATIONS 25 – 29 MAR NORTH14 28 – 29 MAR RICHARD HERRING 1 APR HEART 1 – 3 APR RADIKAL WORDS 2 APR THE RITE OF SPRING & PETRUSHKA 4 – 5 APR DOGS DON’T DO BALLET 10 – 12 APR THE EVENTS 15 – 17 APR CATCH-22 19 APR – 10 MAY NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 22 – 26 APR FIRST IN 3 1 MAY FAMILY DAY 17 MAY SPRING AWAKENING 20 – 24 MAY ENRON 21 – 23 MAY THE FALL 22 – 24 MAY SECRET THEATRE 4 – 14 JUNE
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