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Verity Rushworth as Maria in The Sound of Music
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June – August 2011
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Wednesday 25 May 8pm
The Monkees
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Sunday 8 May 7.30pm
Anthems
Kerry Ellis and Brian May
See the live version of Anthems, Kerry Ellis’s hit debut album produced by and co-starring Queen legend Brian May. The show features rock and musical theatre anthems including songs from Wicked, Chess and We Will Rock You.
‘This debut album is a real showstopper – a fusion of rock-meets-musical’ Woman (magazine) Tickets £37.50 & £33.50
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 May
Midnight Tango
Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. Now they have created their own live show, Midnight Tango, a breathtaking spectacle combining the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms. Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires, and featuring some of the finest Tango dancers in the world, Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into the heart of this intoxicating city. Tickets £32.50 – £21.50
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Back together for their first UK tour in 12 years, legendary Popstars The Monkees take to the road to celebrate their 45th Anniversary. Having sold over 50 million records with some of the biggest hits of the 60s including Daydream Believer, Last Train to Clarksville, I’m a Believer and (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone, The Monkees provided the soundtrack to teenage lives on both sides of the Atlantic. The Monkees are Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork. Tickets £100* – £32.50 *Includes meet and greet
Thursday 26 May 7.30pm
Spelbound
This is your chance to see multiGold medal-winning ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ super troupe, Spelbound. Catapulted into the public domain after their TV appearance, the group has gone on to perform at the London Palladium’s Royal Variety Show. Comprising 13 members of the Great Britain Acrobatic Gymnastics team, Spelbound is guaranteed to thrill and delight all ages. Tickets £25
Under 16s, Over 60s, Students, Registered Unwaged All tickets £20 Family Ticket £80 for 4 (max. 2 adults)
Claire Sweeney stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s masterpiece of musical theatre.
Remodelled for Claire Sweeney, and with an exclusive new song, Dreams Never Run on Time, this is the definitive version of the classic musical featuring the chart topping song Take That Look Off Your Face and the title track, Tell Me on a Sunday.
Prices TUE – THU 7.30pm, WED 2pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £25 £22.50 £20 Dress Circle £25 £22.50 Upper Circle £22.50 £20 Balcony £16 £14
Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls and £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm, Wed 2pm & Sat 2.30pm
FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £27.50 Dress Circle £27.50 Upper Circle £25 Balcony £18
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£25 £22.50 £25 £22.50 £15
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Tell Me on a Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York. Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches, she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places. ‘ A tour de force performance. Audiences should embrace the chance to hear this gorgeous score again’ Mark Shenton of the Sunday Express ‘ A great show. One of the best things I’ve seen’ ***** What’s On Stage
Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 April
Avenue Q
Tickets £32.50 – £12
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 May
Goodnight Mister Tom Tickets £18 – £10
Wednesday 11 – Sunday 15 May
Peppa Pig Tickets £14 – £8
Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 May
An evening with John Cleese Tickets £32.50 – £20
Monday 16 – Saturday 21 May
Footloose
Tickets £29.50 – £13
Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 May
Opera North Tickets £56 – £15.50
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Tell Me on a Sunday
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Tuesday 31 May – Saturday 4 June
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Running time 3 hours including an interval of 20 mins. In Russian with English surtitles
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Wednesday 8 – Sunday 12 June
Directed by Declan Donnellan Designed by Nick Ormerod Following its triumphant UK Tour in 2007, Cheek by Jowl’s stellar Russian ensemble returns to Nottingham with Chekhov’s sweeping love story, Three Sisters. Arguably the greatest play of the Twentieth Century, Three Sisters tells the tale of Olga, Irina and Masha whose lives are turned upside down by the arrival of glamorous officer Vershinin in their remote town. Their eternal struggle to live and to love is charted with Chekhov’s sharp eye and unfailing humanity. ‘ I cannot imagine a more delicate, luminous and emotionally piercing production... Heartbreaking simplicity’ The Times ‘ Gorgeously observed... Unlike so many other stagings of Chekhov, which can leave you with the impression that you’ve passed through a reverent museum exhibit, this one exudes immediacy, the idea that these neurotic, excitable people from another place and time breathe the same oxygen as you’ The Washington Post ‘ Chekhov’s characters, whom we think we know all too well, suddenly burst open, dazzlingly and unforgettably. No one other than Donnellan could have achieved this. He is the first and the unrepeatable’ Kommersant, Russia
WED – FRI 7.45pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £25 £23 £21 Dress Circle £25 £23 Upper Circle £23 £21 Balcony £16 £13 SAT & SUN 7.45pm Stalls £27.50 Dress Circle £27.50 Upper Circle £25 Balcony £18
£25 £22.50 £25 £22.50 £15
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Chekhov International Festival in association with the Theatre Royal Nottingham presents
Monday 13 – Saturday 18 June
The Pitmen Painters By Lee Hall
Originally produced by Newcastle’s acclaimed Live Theatre, and following sell-out seasons at the National Theatre and on Broadway, the award-winning The Pitmen Painters embarks on a national tour prior to the West End. Written by Lee Hall, creator of Billy Elliot, and directed by Max Roberts, The Pitmen Painters won the 2008 Evening Standard Award for ‘Best New Play’.
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In 1934, a group of Ashington miners hired a professor to teach an art appreciation evening class. Rapidly abandoning theory in favour of practice, the pitmen began to paint. Within a few years the most avant-garde artists became their friends and their work was acquired by prestigious collections; but every day they worked, as before, down the mine.
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The Pitmen Painters is a thought–provoking drama which takes a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics. ‘ Lee Hall’s new play and Max Roberts’ sublime production are ablaze with intellectual vigour, political passion and incendiary emotional energy. The Times ‘A wonderful piece of theatre: comic, sad and stirring in the same breath’ Financial Times
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Prices MON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £24 £22 £20 Dress Circle £24 £22 Upper Circle £22 £20 Balcony £16 £13 WED 2pm Stalls £20 Dress Circle £20 Upper Circle £18 Balcony £14
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Prices TUE & FRI 7pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7pm Stalls £16 £14 £12 Dress Circle £16 £14 Upper Circle £14 £12 Balcony £10.50 £9 WED & THU 10.30am & 1.30pm, FRI 10.30am All tickets £9
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Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 June
Horrible Histories
We all want to meet people from history – the trouble is… everyone is dead! Using actors and groundbreaking 3D special effects, these two shows – The Awful Egyptians and The Ruthless Romans – are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.
Tue 7pm, Wed 10.30am, Thu 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am & Sat 7pm
The Awful Egyptians
From the fascinating Pharaohs, to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.
Wed 1.30pm, Thu 10.30am, Fri 7pm & Sat 2.30pm
The Ruthless Romans
From the evil Emperors to the gruesome gladiators, find out why there’s no place like Rome! See trailer at www.birminghamstage.com
Scholastic. Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration copyright © Martin Brown 2008
Sunday 26 June 8pm
The Ian McMillan Orchestra
Homing In Beautiful songs presented by English National Opera’s poet-in-residence, Ian McMillan, with composer Luke Carver Goss and a jawdropping band of ensemble players.
A night of poems, music, comedy and improv as featured on The South Bank Show, Loose Ends, Late Junction, The Mike Harding Show, and BBC Proms Plus. For audiences 7 to 107. The Ian McMillan Orchestra is Ian McMillan (vocals), Luke Carver Goss (accordion/guitar/vocals), Dylan Fowler (guitar/mandocello/vocals), Clare Salaman (nyckelharpa/ hurdy-gurdy/violin), Nathan Thomson (double bass) Oliver Wilson-Dickson (violin/vocals).
‘ British music at its most ingenious’ The Guardian Tickets £15 & £13 Under 16s £10 www.theianmcmillanorchestra.com In association with Lowdham Book Festival on Tour, running 16 – 26 June in Lowdham and beyond. www.lowdhambookfestival.co.uk Photo by: Nigel Barklie
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Groups (10+) Save 10% for Tue & Fri 7pm
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Monday 27 June – Saturday 2 July
Fur Coat and No Knickers
A comic family feud; a disastrous stag do; a drunken priest and a wedding... Following the recent success of his hilarious Murdered to Death, Classic Thriller Season Director Colin McIntyre adapts and directs the Mike Harding comedy Fur Coat and No Knickers.
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Two families from very different sides of the tracks are brought together with hilarious consequences as they gather for the wedding of Deirdre Ollerenshaw, and her husband-to-be Mark Greenhalgh (son of a wealthy businessman and councillor). Throw in Peter, an unpublished poet and part time anarchist, and Father Malloy, an ecclesiastical drunk, and the scene is set for madness and mayhem in this classic comedy romp. It’s certain to be ‘a bit of a do’.
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MON – FRI 7.30pm & SAT 8pm Stalls £19 £16.50 £14 Dress Circle £19 £16.50 Upper Circle £16.50 £14 Balcony £11.50 £9.50
Friends Discount All tickets £12.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle, and £15.50 in the Dress Circle for Mon 7.30pm
WED 2pm & SAT 5pm Stalls £15 Dress Circle £15 Upper Circle £13 Balcony £10
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The Global Phenomenon is Back ONE LAST TIME!
Monday 4 – Saturday 9 July
Calendar Girls
Following an award-winning West End run and two sell out weeks in Nottingham, Calendar Girls is coming back one last time starring Lesley Joseph, Sue Holderness, Ruth Madoc, Kathryn Rooney, Camilla Dallerup, Helen Fraser, Deena Payne and Kacey Ainsworth with Kevin Sacre as Lawrence the photographer.
‘A show I could see over and over again – and I hope I will!’ Sir Cliff Richard
Prices
MON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £25 £23 £21 Dress Circle £25 £23 Upper Circle £23 £21 Balcony £16 £13 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
£21 £21 £19.50 £14
FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £27.50 Dress Circle £27.50 Upper Circle £25 Balcony £18
£19.50 £18 £19.50 £18 £11 £25 £25 £22.50 £15
No price increase from 2010!
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£22.50
Photograph by John Swannell
Sign Language Interpreted performance – see page 31 for details
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Last time, Calendar Girls sold out before it opened, so don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday called ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!’
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A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference. Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.
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Verity Rushworth (Hairspray, Emmerdale) stars as Maria in the world’s best-loved musical, The Sound of Music, which comes to the Theatre Royal Nottingham direct from the London Palladium. This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike. With its unforgettable score The Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and of course the glorious title song, The Sound of Music. It’s the perfect family treat! ‘ A delight from start to finish’ Manchester Evening News ‘I left with a spring in my step and a smile on my face. Suddenly the world seemed a brighter place’ Daily Telegraph ‘ Beg, Steal or Borrow a ticket!’ Southern Daily Echo
TUE – THU 7.30pm Stalls £37 Dress Circle £37 Upper Circle £35 Balcony £22
£35 £32 £35 £32 £16
MON 7pm, WED 2.30pm & Preview Night Stalls £32.50 £30 £27.50 Dress Circle £32.50 £30 Upper Circle £30 £27.50 Balcony £20 £15 FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £39.50 £37 £34 Dress Circle £39.50 £37 Upper Circle £37 £34 Balcony £23.50 £17
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Friends Discount Save £4 in the Stalls & Upper Circle, and £2.50 in the Dress Circle for Fri 15, Tue 19 & Wed 20 July 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon 7pm, Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Wed 2.30pm School / Under 16s Parties (10+) All tickets £17.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle with one free teacher / carer ticket per 20 tickets purchased. Applies Mon 7pm & Wed 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save £4 on top price tickets, and £3 on 2nd and 3rd price band tickets for Mon 7pm, Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Wed 2.30pm Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability and quota controls
Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances – see page 31 for details
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The Sound of Music
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Friday 15 July – Saturday 6 August
Monday 8 August – Saturday 3 September
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Monday 8 – Saturday 13 August
Monday 15 – Saturday 20 August
Sweet Revenge
Death by Fatal Murder
By Francis Durbridge
By Peter Gordon
An affair, a broken heart, a web of enemies and a murder; the twists and turns of this classic whodunnit will keep you guessing to the very end.
A hilarious spoof of the Agatha Christie genre that will delight lovers of murder mystery.
By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Plays Ltd
Prices MON – FRI 7.30pm & SAT 8pm Stalls £19 £16.50 £14 Dress Circle £19 £16.50 Upper Circle £16.50 £14 Balcony £11.50 £9.50 WED 2pm (THU 2pm week 4 only) & SAT 5pm Stalls £15 £13 £11 Dress Circle £15 £13 Upper Circle £13 £11 Balcony £10 £9
Save Money See All Four Plays for £48 (evenings), or £38 (matinees). Discount applies to the Stalls and Upper Circle
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Strangers on a Train By Craig Warner Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd
Two strangers, a chance meeting and a sinister pact – one of them was joking, the other was deadly serious…
Tuesday 30 August – Saturday 3 September
Murderous Liaisons
No concessions in the Balcony or for Saturday 8pm performances
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Monday 22 – Saturday 27 August
Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability
Originally entitled ‘Inside Job’ By Brian Clemens By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd
Diamond heists, deceit, double-crosses and dastardly murder plots on the Costa Del Sol. Several twists add to the suspense of this exciting thriller. 13
Monday 12 – Saturday 17 September
Northern Ballet presents
End of the Rainbow
Cleopatra
4 Olivier Award Nominations 2011
London, December 1968, and Judy Garland is about to make her comeback... again. Determined to reclaim her crown as the greatest talent of her generation, she battles with a tornado of drugs and alcohol and a gruelling schedule of exhausting concerts. Olivier award winner Tracie Bennett’s portrayal of this tough, talented, compelling woman is directed by fellow Olivier and Tony award winner Terry Johnson and features Garland’s most memorable songs. 'Dazzling and Unforgettable’ Daily Telegraph
The Times, Telegraph, Daily Express, Independent, Sunday Express, Whatsonstage Tickets £29.50 – £12 14
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Tuesday 27 September – Saturday 1 October
Cleopatra’s legacy has inspired generations. Now, composer Claude-Michel Schönberg (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables) and Northern Ballet Artistic Director David Nixon OBE, bring her astounding story to the stage in this must-see ballet for 2011.
‘A company that boasts the best dance-actors in the world’ Dance Europe
Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 November
Journey’s End
Following critical acclaim in the West End, David Grindley’s international multi-award winning production of R.C. Sherriff's masterpiece Journey’s End is one of the must-sees of British theatre.
The play is a tale about ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances that has captured hearts and minds, engaging audiences with a compelling insight of how, in the face of adversity, the human spirit will always triumph. Based on the author's experiences at the Front and life in the trenches, this moving play celebrates humour and courage, exposing the impact of war past and present and why, in remembrance, sacrifices will never be forgotten.
‘Northern Ballet oozes talent and confidence’ Sunday Express
‘Searing drama. Unforgettable’ The Times
Tickets £35 – £11
‘Sublime’
Independent
A donation for each ticket sold will be made to the poppy appeal supporting The Royal British Legion.
Tickets £26 – £12
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Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal is not only a city centre landmark but also one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain. Our exciting and diverse programme of topquality entertainment offers the very best touring drama, opera, ballet and contemporary dance alongside blockbuster West End musicals, comedy and pantomimes. Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk
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June Day
Tell Me on a Sunday from 31 May
Dates Performances
Wed 1 Tell Me on a Sunday Thu 2 Tell Me on a Sunday Fri 3 Tell Me on a Sunday Sat 4 Tell Me on a Sunday Sun 5
Calendar of Events
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Three Sisters Three Sisters Three Sisters Three Sisters Three Sisters
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The Pitmen Painters The Pitmen Painters The Pitmen Painters The Pitmen Painters The Pitmen Painters The Pitmen Painters
7.30pm 6 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Ian McMillan Orchestra
7pm 7 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 1.30pm 10.30am & 7pm 2.30pm & 7pm 8pm 7
Fur Coat & No Knickers 7.30pm Fur Coat & No Knickers 7.30pm Fur Coat & No Knickers 2pm & 7.30pm Fur Coat & No Knickers 7.30pm
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Three Sisters from 8 June
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Vocaleyes
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1 2 3
4 Calendar Girls 5 Calendar Girls 6 Calendar Girls 7 Calendar Girls 8 Calendar Girls 9 Calendar Girls 10
11 12 13 14 15 The Sound of Music 16 The Sound of Music 17
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Fur Coat & No Knickers 7.30pm Fur Coat & No Knickers 5pm & 8pm
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The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music
7pm 10&11 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music The Sound of Music
7pm 10&11 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm
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7.30pm 12&13 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 5pm & 8pm
Death by Fatal Murder Death by Fatal Murder Death by Fatal Murder Death by Fatal Murder Death by Fatal Murder Death by Fatal Murder Strangers on a Train Strangers on a Train Strangers on a Train Strangers on a Train Strangers on a Train Strangers on a Train
Mon 29 Tue 30 Murderous Liaisons Wed 31 Murderous Liaisons
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Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge
Sign Language Interpreted Performance
The Sound of Music from 15 July
7.30pm 12&13 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 5pm & 8pm 7.30pm 12&13 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 5pm & 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
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Michael Ball 7 & 8 June Time
Wed 1 Glorious Gershwin 7.30pm Thu 2 Fri 3 Ladysmith Black Mambazo 7.30pm Over 55s Workshop 10.30am Sat 4 Sun 5 David Gray 8pm Mon 6 Sally Morgan Tue 7 Michael Ball Wed 8 Michael Ball Thu 9 Dylan Moran Fri 10 Magic of Motown Over 55s Workshop Sat 11 Beanbag Proms Sun 12 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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7.30pm 19 8pm 20 8pm 8pm 20 7.30pm 20 10.30am 25 11am, 1.15pm 20 & 3pm
13 14 Now Hear This 11am & 2pm 15 16 17 Over 55s Workshop 10.30am 18 19
Mon 20 Tue 21 Wed 22 Thu 23 Paul Simon 7.30pm Fri 24 Over 55s Workshop 10.30am Don McLean 7.30pm Sat 25 Sun 26 Mon Tue Wed Thu
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Dylan Moran 9 June
July Day
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Over 55s Workshop 10.30am Good Mourning Mrs Brown 7.30pm Good Mourning Mrs Brown 7.30pm
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NTU Graduation NTU Graduation NTU Graduation NTU Graduation NTU Graduation Young Film Makers Young Film Makers Young Film Makers Young Film Makers Young Film Makers
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Mimika Theatre 9 – 12 August Time
Mon 1 Young Filmakers Northern Ballet Summer School Tue 2 Young Filmakers Northern Ballet Summer School Wed 3 Young Filmakers Northern Ballet Summer School Thu 4 Young Filmakers Northern Ballet Summer School Fri 5 Young Filmakers Northern Ballet Summer School Sat 6 Sun 7
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Mon 8 Tue 9 Mimika – Small Worlds 10am, 22 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm Wed 10 Mimika – Small Worlds times as above Thu 11 Mimika – Landscapes times as above Fri 12 Mimika – Landscapes times as above Sat 13 Sun 14 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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The Royal Concert Hall’s superb acoustics and modern architectural design continues to attract the world’s most renowned orchestras, soloists and conductors. Complementing the Hall’s programme of international classical concerts is the very best in rock, pop, world music, dance and stand-up comedy. ‘One of the finest acoustics in Europe’ Bryn Terfel Box Office: 0115 989 5555 www.trch.co.uk
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Wednesday 1 June 7.30pm
Conductor and piano Andrew Litton Join us for an evening of great tunes and razzmatazz courtesy of America’s greatest tunesmith, George Gershwin. American maestro Andrew Litton conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in this orchestral extravaganza, beginning with the light-hearted Girl Crazy Overture and ending with Who Cares?, a glittering parade through the best-loved numbers in the Gershwin Songbook. He also plays a mean piano, too, as you’ll see when he flexes his fingers in Gershwin’s immortal portrait of Manhattan, Rhapsody in Blue. Tickets £35 – £10 Proceeds from this concert go to Macmillan Cancer Support
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Special Guest Muntu Valdo
Sunday 5 June 8pm
David Gray
With hits including This Year's Love, For more than forty years, GrammyBabylon, Please Forgive Me and winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo Sail Away, don’t miss one of the UK’s has married the rhythms and leading musicians, David Gray, as he harmonies of their native South performs an intimate acoustic set of Africa to the sounds and sentiments current album Foundling, as well as of Christian gospel music. The songs from previous albums. group has performed with ‘Rich and heartfelt’ Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Telegraph (on ‘Foundling’) Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Tickets £38.50 & £29.50 and Phil Collins, as well as having contributed to numerous film soundtracks including Disney’s The Lion King, Coming to America, Invictus, and Cry the Beloved Country.
Monday 6 June 7.30pm
Sally Morgan Psychic Sally on the Road
Fresh from her TV series, Psychic Sally on the Road, Sally Morgan returns, bringing her abilities and personality to the stage. Over the years Sally has used her gift to help many people, with her reputation built from her close relationship with high profile celebrities. Tickets £21.50
This performance is intended for entertainment purposes and has not been scientifically proven
Tickets £27.50 – £24
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Friday 3 June 7.30pm
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Glorious Gershwin
Thursday 9 June 8pm
Dylan Moran
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Yeah Yeah
Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 June 8pm
The star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Run Fat Boy Run spreads a little happiness with a brand new tour for 2011.
Britain’s leading musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist, TV and radio presenter and Olivier Award-winner, Michael Ball performs his brand new show, Heroes, combining his own hits with musical tributes to stars past and present.
Ageing, religion, kids, and relationships intertwine with the general absurdities of life.
Michael Ball
Tickets £36 & £32.50
Searing observations and sumptuous imagery painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly ‘Moranesque’ brushstrokes are all delivered with Dylan’s renowned, shambolic charm. ‘This
is stand-up comedy of the first order... there’s scarcely a word wasted... seriously good fun’ The Times Tickets £23 & £20
Friday 10 June 7.30pm
Magic of Motown
Direct from the US, and authentically recreating the harmonies, slick moves, stylish look and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown, get ready for Magic of Motown. Featuring a live band capturing that original Detroit sound, the concert celebrates 50 years of Motown Number Ones. Hear the great hits from the likes of The Supremes, The Temptations, Four Tops, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, and Lionel Richie Tickets £21 – £17
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Saturday 11 June 11am, 1.15pm & 3pm
Beanbag Proms Quack! Growl! Moo!
There’s a zoo-full of amazing creatures to discover in this concert packed with wild animals and plenty of bears to keep Beanie company. Including songs The Bare Necessities and Teddybears’ Picnic join Alasdair Malloy and sinfonia ViVA for this fun-packed and interactive experience perfect for children aged 2 – 6. Tickets £7
Thursday 30 June – 2 July 7.30pm
So Beautiful or So What Through his solo and collaborative work, Paul Simon has won 13 Grammys including the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. Inducted into the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ in 2001, he was in 2006 selected by Time magazine as one of the ‘100 People Who Shaped the World’. Performing only six UK dates, this tour complements the June release of his new album, So Beautiful or So What which Simon himself says is ‘the best work I've done in 20 years’. Paul Simon’s band is guitarist Vincent Nguini, drummer/guitarist Jim Oblon, pianist Mick Rossi, saxophonist/keyboardist Andrew Snitzer, bassist Bakithi Kumalo, guitarist Mark Stewart, master percussionist Jamey Haddad, and multiinstrumentalist Tony Cedras.
Tickets £65 & £60
Don McLean Plus Support
Inaugurated into the ‘Songwriters Hall of Fame’ in 2004, and with worldwide hits including Vincent, And I Love You So, Castles in the Air, Wonderful Baby, Superman’s Ghost and of course the classic, American Pie, this is a rare opportunity to see the legend that is singer songwriter, Don McLean. Tickets £33.50 & £27.50
Good Mourning Mrs Brown Starring Brendan O’Carroll and Mrs Brown’s Boys
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Paul Simon
Friday 24 June 7.30pm
Following the success and popularity of the TV comedy series, Mrs Brown’s Boys, Brendan O’Carroll returns to the stage to present Good Mourning Mrs Brown. Loved and applauded for its satirical Irish humour, The Mrs Brown’s Boys made its debut on BBC One in February and proved an automatic ratings-smash for Mrs Agnes Brown. Its infectious style of satire is a hedonistic cocktail of ‘Father Ted meets The Royale Family’.
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Thursday 23 June 7.30pm
‘Fecking good stuff’ The Times ‘We love, love, LOVE, this comedy’ Daily Mirror Tickets £27.50 & £19.50
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Tuesday 9 – Friday 12 August
Mimika Theatre
presents Small Worlds and Landscapes
This summer our education department offers a truly unforgettable experience for children and families, through the work of the internationally renowned Mimika Theatre Company. We invite you onto the Concert Hall stage to step into a beautiful and magical white dome for two shows that will amaze and delight.
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Tuesday 9 & Wednesday 10 August 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm
Thursday 11 & Friday 12 August 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm
Small WorldS
Landscapes
Meet five characters – a bug, a young goose, a fox cub, a cat and a little girl – and watch their wordless stories unfold. A gentle piece of visual theatre mixing puppetry, miniature landscapes and animated film, all set to an original soundtrack.
The sun rises over a buzzing desert. An eagle leaves its nest in search of food. Below, the Meerkats are alert. Thus begins a wonderful journey taking children to four lovingly realised landscapes.
– an extraordinary day
‘Small Worlds had both the children and adults totally engaged and mesmerized’ Jeffrey Tan, Singapore International Children’s Festival web.mac.com/mimikatheatre
– an extraordinary journey
From desert to rainforest; from beneath the sea to Antarctica, this is a journey no child should miss and a unique theatrical experience mixing puppetry, miniature landscapes and animated film, all set to an original soundtrack. ‘Landscapes is by far one of the most mesmerising children’s theatre pieces I’ve ever seen’ The Calgary Sun, Canada
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OMIGOD YOU GUYS! TOTALLY FABULOUS SHOW
For the first time ever, the West End and Broadway sensation, 2011 Olivier Award winner (Best New Musical) and winner of Best New Musical Whatsonstage.com Awards, Legally Blonde The Musical comes to Nottingham. Based on the hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon, this critically acclaimed new musical is created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). This all singing, all dancing, feel-good musical comedy will be the highlight of your year and the most fashionable ticket in town. The verdict? This much fun shouldn’t be legal! ‘Perfection’
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‘Legally Blonde simply blows other Musicals out of the water’ The Independent
Sleeping Beauty
Starring the multi-talented comedian, actor, writer and television personality Joe Pasquale as Muddles, and featuring the return of spectacular, brand-new 3D! Wake up and book your seats early for another unmissable Theatre Royal Nottingham Christmas show and the region’s biggest pantomime.
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Legally Blonde
Saturday 10 December 2011 – Sunday 15 January 2012
Sleeping Beauty is brought magically to life through stunning sets, amazing costumes and special effects. Pantomime at its best! ‘Joe simply cannot do anything wrong. For two hours, the squeaky-voiced one reigns supreme with young and old… the audience loved him!’ BBC
Tickets £26.50 – £13
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Tuesday 22 November – Saturday 3 December
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Tickets £42.50 – £19 Photos of the original London production by Ellie Kurttz. Original poster concept designed by aka. Photo Uli Webber.
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Young Film-Makers Summer Schools
25 – 29 July & 1 – 5 August 2011
Education & Community
This summer, children aged 8-16 can get hands on experience of making and performing in their own short films, as well as having fun and making lots of new friends.
Young actors Fabio Coverini and Emily Pearson – from Trinity School and Specialist Arts College, Nottingham – perform on the Theatre Royal stage as part of a residency project with the National Theatre in February 2011. The partnership between the Theatre Royal’s Education Department, the National Theatre, and Trinity and Oakfield Schools, enabled students to work with professional actors and directors examining themes and issues relating to the recent touring production of Hamlet. The project culminated in a special one-off performance. For more information about all our work, visit the website www.trch.co.uk or contact David Longford, Education Manager 0115 989 5531 david.longford@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Caroline Pope, Education Officer 0845 872 0738 caroline.pope@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Photograph by Alan Fletcher
Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tours as featured in The Guardian’s Secret Britain Guide
Saturdays at 10.30am – 21 May, 4 June, 25 June, 9 July, 23 July and 13 Aug
Suitable for all ages, the Magic Lantern Backstage Tour gives you the chance to explore behind-the-scenes at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall as you discover how our shows are created, as well as finding out about the venue’s splendid Victorian heritage. ‘It’s easy to read about Nottingham’s theatre history but you can’t beat hearing it told by a great storyteller like Ezekial Bone… an inspired tour guide’ Nottingham Evening Post, January 2011 www.bonecorporation.co.uk Tickets £5.50 from Box Office
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To book, or for more details, e-mail info@young-film-makers.com or call 0870 383 0082 or visit www.young-film-makers.com Cost: £135 per week This includes use of all equipment, editing/post production, exclusive use of the venue and your film on DVD. No experience necessary.
Monday 1 – Friday 5 August
Monday 1 – Thursday 4 August 10am – 12.30pm ( Junior Group 7 to 12 year olds) 1.30pm – 4pm (Senior Group (aged 13+) Friday 5 August – 10am to 4pm (Both Junior and Senior Groups) This Summer School is a superb opportunity for young people to work with one of the most prestigious dance companies in the country. By the end of the week participants will have created a new piece of dance to be performed on the Concert Hall stage. No experience necessary – all levels welcome. For an information pack, which includes an enrolment form, please contact Education Manager, David Longford (details on page 24).
Over 55s Dance Course
Friday 20 May – Thursday 14 July Following successful dance sessions with Northern Ballet, Rambert Dance, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, we are launching a pilot weekly dance programme for the Over 55s.
Tuesday 14 June 11am & 2pm The Nottingham Classics Schools’ Concert An hour of orchestral music and singing in the company of the Hallé. French horn player extraordinaire, Tom Redmond, presents this lively concert for Key Stage 2 children which also features an amazing joint performance by hundreds of young musicians and the Hallé. Tickets £2.50 Contact Caroline Pope for booking information (details on page 24).
Education & Community
Photograph by Andrew Hallsworth
Photograph by Andrew Hallsworth
Northern Ballet Summer School for children aged 7 to 12 and 13+
NOW HEAR THIS
Sessions will run every Friday in the Concert Hall from 20 May – 8 July, 10.30am – 12noon (including time for refreshments at the end). The course concludes on Thursday 14 July with a trip to Northern Ballet’s new state-ofthe art dance complex in Leeds, where you will take part in a ballet workshop, as well as being given a tour of the building. For an information pack, which includes an enrolment form, please contact Education Manager, David Longford (details on page 24). Cost £99 which includes all workshop fees, refreshments and return coach travel to Leeds.
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Business Opportunities
Let your business take centre stage by forming a Royal Partnership with the East Midlands finest entertainment venue. With 500 show nights per year we have something to suit every taste to give your guests an unforgettable night out in a relaxed environment. We can also help you reach new customers with direct access to our audience of 24,000 patrons each week.
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Hospitality
Sponsorship
We can create a package for any show, whether you are looking to entertain an intimate gathering of key clients or to reward a large party of your valued staff and their families.
Corporate support plays a vital role in enabling us to maintain our position as the finest venue in the East Midlands. Sponsorship opportunities include:
Take your pick from champagne and canapé receptions, a three course meal in our restaurant with homemade dishes from our seasonal menu, tailor-made buffets or simply interval ice creams.
Marketing Generate brand and product awareness by speaking directly to our audiences. Opportunities include programme advertisements, direct mail, e-marketing, leafleting, product placement/ promotion and outdoor screen advertising.
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• The whole season • A specific production • A specific performance within a run • An education programme • The Nottingham Classics season • Part of the building • Association through in-kind support
Royal Partnerships is our established and successful business scheme. We will create a bespoke partnership just for you, to meet your precise requirements and budget, with packages starting at £1,000. There will be one point of contact, an exclusive booking line, added bonuses such as ticket discounts for your staff, show programmes, access to our hospitality rooms and a dedicated host to ensure your event runs perfectly.
“ We’ve been a partner for three years and feel a real benefit. Value for money is excellent and they’re always happy to help and go the extra mile” The Big Wheel “ It’s a fantastic package which has generated more comments and sales for us than any other sponsorship” Hillside Medical Supplies “ Our theatre packages are immensely popular and the staff are extremely professional and helpful – nothing is too much trouble for them. We have no hesitation in recommending a Royal Partnership” Hart's Hotel and Restaurant “ Excellent value for money for corporate entertaining and the events always impress our clients. We have no hesitation in recommending a Royal Partnership” Barclays Commercial
“ Membership allows us to contribute to the arts in Nottinghamshire as well as providing great marketing opportunities, allowing us to entertain our key clients and have an enjoyable social event” North Midland Construction
We are proud to work with all our Royal Partners – Diamond Royal Partners:
“ The partnership is very important to us as we share the same belief – to make Nottingham THE destination within the East Midlands where people choose to spend their leisure time – long may this association continue!” Victoria Centre, Nottingham “ Our partnership means that we have been able to offer rewards to major clients and showcase Nottingham to key clients. Our relationship is great, the service is fantastic and they are always on hand to help. It has certainly been worthwhile for us" Crowne Plaza Hotel “ We are proud to be partners – it gives us a chance to prove that we provide a similar level of excellence” French Living Restaurant “ We have been a partner for many years and see this key strategic relationship as invaluable in the development of our business” Capital FM
Sapphire Royal Partners: The Big Wheel Emerald Royal Partners: F rench Living Restaurant, Talbot Street Car Park For further information please contact Helen Battersby on 0115 989 5505 or email helen.battersby@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Business Opportunities
“ This key and valuable strategic partnership offers excellent opportunities for corporate entertaining, fantastic brand awareness and unique ways of promoting our business to their audiences.” Nelsons Solicitors
The Restaurant, Celebration Packages and Conferencing
Food glorious food
Celebration Packages Make any occasion extra special by booking an exclusive Celebration Package for a performance in either the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall. It is all hassle free, with everything organised for you. Packages can include: two tickets, interval drinks, three course meal with wine or Champagne, a bouquet of flowers, box of luxury chocolates, programme for the show and a host for either part or all of the evening. For more information please visit www.trch.co.uk or contact Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501
Conferencing and Banqueting The Green Room cafe bar, located on the ground floor of the Theatre Royal, is the ideal place to come for refreshments pre show, at the interval or post show. We also offer a range of pre performance light meals.
The Restaurant is located on the Dress Circle level of the Theatre Royal and is open for most matinees and evening performances for Theatre and Concert Hall shows.
Matinee: 12 noon – 11pm (business dependant) Evening: 5pm – 11pm
Two hours before performance – usually 12 noon for matinees and 5.30pm for evening performances.
Opening times
Opening times
For further information, or to book a table, call 0115 989 5569 or e-mail nottinghamroyal@kudosknowhow.co.uk
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We also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions; from bespoke celebrations to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates. For information on Conferencing and Banqueting please contact Kate Collins on 0115 989 5530 or e-mail kate.collins@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Looking for a way to see more of the fantastic productions and events on offer at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, at a price that suits your pocket? If that sounds just the ticket then join the Friends scheme and take advantage of the following benefits: • Excellent discounts for a minimum of 2 people. 2 for 1 or substantial savings on selected performances. See individual shows for details.
• Regular updates. Find out about new shows on sale at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall via regular e-mails and newsletters.
• Pay no credit/debit card booking fee when booking by phone or in person.
• Meet the Cast. An exclusive opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars! After the evening performance of selected shows approximately once a month.
• Priority Season Brochure. A priority mailing of the new season brochure so you can book your favourite seats first.
• Free Tours. Four free passes to explore the usually hidden areas of the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall.
Standard Membership £30
Family Membership £50
(or £20 for under 26 / students)
(4 people, maximum 2 adults)
Gold & Silver Friends Membership Want to get the standard Friends benefits plus a whole host of other fabulous entitlements? Perhaps upgrade your current Friends membership to something really exclusive? Then look no further than the Silver or Gold Friends Packages.
Gold Membership
Silver Membership
£125 per year
£65 per year
For more information about Gold and Silver Membership entitlements please contact Claire Brown or visit the Friends section of the website.
Friends Memberships
Friends of the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Subscription to any of the schemes for a year is an ideal gift whatever the occasion. Online booking forms available from ‘Friends’ section of website at www.trch.co.uk Alternatively contact Claire Brown Telephone: 0845 872 0713 E-mail: claire.brown@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Please send completed form and payment to: Friends Co-ordinator Theatre Royal Theatre Square Nottingham NG1 5ND
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How to book your tickets Online
General Information
Please visit www.trch.co.uk
Please note – all payments by credit and debit card will be subject to a booking fee. This includes sales made by telephone, internet or in person. Payments by cash, cheque or voucher are not subject to a booking fee.
In Person
Box Office open Monday to Saturday 9am – 8.30pm
Our friendly staff look forward to assisting you with ticket purchases, accessing information, and answering Please note that all concessions and discounts are subject to availability, and cannot be applied your queries. The Box Office is situated in the Royal retrospectively. Concert Hall foyer on South Sherwood Street.
By Phone
All cards accepted except for Electron, Solo and AMEX. Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of show cancellation. Tickets can be posted 2nd class for a charge of 50p. Concessions available on certain shows and performances (see specific show pages for details).
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Groups
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By Fax
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Leave your car at home and use the bus or tram to get to the Theatre Royal or Concert Hall with a £1 return Royal Ticket. Royal Tickets are valid on all Nottingham City Transport buses within the Greater Nottingham City area* and from all tram stops from Hucknall and Phoenix Park, to Station Street and back again. Your ticket is valid until the last bus or tram at midnight, so there’s plenty of time for a drink in our Green Room Bar after the show. So add a Royal Ticket when you next buy your tickets by phone or in person at our Box Office, and don’t worry if you forget as you can always call us later and add one to your booking. Unfortunately there is currently no facility to buy Royal Tickets online, so give us a call on 0115 989 5555 if you’d like to add one to your booking. Further details on routes and times available at www.nctx.co.uk/trch * Valid on the ‘100’ up to Carlton Willows School and ‘The One’ and ‘Skylink’ up to Clifton Pastures only. Ticket not available online.
for the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall We strive to make our buildings and services accessible to all. For a more comprehensive guide to our access facilities, please contact the Access Officer on 0115 989 5609 or e-mail enquiry@royalcentre-nottingham. co.uk For full online details visit www.trch.co.uk and select the Access Overview page. Our Season brochures are available in Braille, Large Print, Audio CD and ‘word’ format. A ‘word’ and ‘pdf’ format are also available on our website A 50% discount is offered on seats in the Stalls to customers with disabilities on most performances. Discounts are subject to status and availability.
Access Information
Access Performances
Physical Access Wheelchair spaces are located in the Stalls of both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. If it is desired, or necessary, patrons may advise us of type of impairment and the size of the wheelchair (if applicable). Scooters and larger size wheelchairs may require an allocation of two ‘standard’ size wheelchair spaces. Please discuss your requirements when booking. As part of the ongoing refurbishment works, two additional wheelchair spaces and a disabled toilet have been created on Tier 1 of the Royal Concert Hall. There is a lift in the Royal Concert Hall that services all levels. Currently we have no lift facility in the Theatre Royal. However, in 2010 we are focusing our attentions on the Theatre Royal and investigating the possibility of a lift.
We are proud to be a part of Scene and Sound. Please visit the website for more information www.sceneandsound.co.uk
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Patrons
Both venues have a Sennheiser Infrared Transmission system. Please visit the Access section of our website for further information. During our season we offer British Sign Language or Captioned performances. Details are listed opposite.
Blind & Partially Sighted Patrons Assistance dogs are welcome in both venues or can be looked after by our staff. During our season we offer Audio Described performances. Details are listed opposite. Touch Tours usually take place prior to audio described performances. Please contact Access Officer for further information.
Audio Described
Opera North – Carmen Tuesday 24 May 7pm Touch Tour 5.45pm
Tell Me on a Sunday Saturday 4 June 2.30pm Touch Tour Time – TBC The Sound of Music Friday 22 July 7.30pm Touch Tour Time – TBC
Sign Language Interpreted
Opera North – Carmen Tuesday 24 May 7pm Interpreter – Mary Connell
Calendar Girls Friday 8 July 7.30pm Interpreter – Andy Higgins The Sound of Music Friday 22 July 7.30pm Interpreter – Sarah Ainsworth
Captioned
Tell Me on a Sunday Sat 4 June 2.30pm
Access Guide
General Information
The Sound of Music Saturday 30 July 2.30pm
For accessibility information Please call: 0115 989 5609 or alternatively visit the Access Section on our website.
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For a full city centre map featuring all five zones visit our website at www.trch.co.uk and go to ‘How to find us’. Bus
Nottingham is well served by many fast and frequent buses which stop close to the theatre and concert hall. For bus times call Nottingham City Transport on 0115 950 6070, Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.triptimes.co.uk
Tram
The tram stops directly outside the theatre and runs every 10 minutes until midnight. Visit www.thetram.net or call 0115 942 7777 for full details of the tram route.
new! £1 travel tickets
How To Find Us
Leave your car at home and use the bus or tram to get to the theatre. Buy a £1 travel ticket redeemable at all tram stops and on all Nottingham City bus routes. See page 30 inside for further information.
Rail
Nottingham Station is a 15 minute walk from the venue or a short taxi/tram ride. Call 0845 748 4950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times and fares.
Car
Follow signs for the city centre and the ‘Royal Zone’. There are several car parks within a 5 minute walk including Talbot Street, Trinity Square and The Crowne Plaza Hotel Car Park. See map for further details. This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. 100019317 2010
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