March - May 2013 Brochure by Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

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Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty

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March – May 2013

The Big Red Seat Appeal / Theatre Royal success for 2012

After 30 fabulous years, we’ve found that certain areas of the Royal Concert Hall would benefit from a little love and attention. We have a whole programme of restoration and refurbishment planned, from our Box Office to backstage, but our first project is designed to benefit you – our loyal and much-valued audience. The Big Red Seat Appeal aims to raise enough funds to replace all 2,500 seats in the auditorium. The cost to replace each seat is £300 giving us a fundraising target of £750,000. Nottingham City Council has pledged to match-fund all donations, so every £1 you give becomes £2! The fundraising is well underway now, but we still need your help. HOW YOU CAN HELP We need to ask for your generous support to help us reach our target. As much or as little as you give, every donation will be essential to us in reaching our goal, and every single penny of your donation will go direct to The Big Red Seat Appeal fund.

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• We’ve enjoyed pre-West End runs of Long Day’s Journey into Night starring David Suchet, and Cabaret with Will Young • We’ve broken box office records for sell-out shows such as Sister Act, Cabaret and Horrible Histories • We’ve collaborated with some excellent local theatre companies such as Blunderbus, Hard Graft and Retina Dance • We’ve showcased up-and-coming local singer/songwriters with #NottinghamRocks • On your behalf, we’ve won a ‘Bronze Award for Excellence’ for disability access provision, and a Platinum Award for the newly renovated ladies cloakroom • We’ve continued to reduce your public transport costs by offering a specially priced Royal Ticket for Nottingham buses and trams

You can donate in the following ways: • Make a donation or add a contribution to your next ticket purchase • Online at www.trch.co.uk • On the phone at 0115 989 5555 • At our Box Office • Complete the donation form • Contribute to our bucket collections at each performance

2012 has been a fantastic year for the Theatre Royal and to celebrate, we thought we would share some of the very special shows and events that have made it such an amazing period and certainly one of our best years ever:

• We’ve welcomed more people than ever to our Royal Friends scheme whereby members can enjoy exclusive ticket discounts, meet the cast nights, and priority booking periods • We’ve also seen a record number of local businesses join our Royal Partners scheme • We’ve continued to develop our innovative education and community programme, encouraging young and old to participate, offering everything from primary school art installations in the foyers – for Swallows & Amazons – to streetdance classes for the over 55s

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Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, Financial Times, Guardian, Sunday Times, The Sun

One

Rufus Hound

Man, Two

Guvnors

as Francis Henshall

by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding

Tuesday 29 January – Saturday 2 February

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Chocolate Factory Productions present

By Mike Leigh Directed by Lindsay Posner

Richard Bean’s award-winning play is a glorious celebration of British comedy: a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Starring Hannah Waterman, Martin Marquez, Samuel James, Katie Lightfoot, Emily Raymond After a triumphant West End run, Lindsay Posner’s acclaimed revival of one of the most popular plays ever written returns to Nottingham. Mike Leigh’s comedy became an instant classic when it first appeared as a BBC ‘Play For Today’ in 1977. It is a ruthlessly accurate observation of the pretensions of suburbia, a world obsessed with class and taste and ruled over by the monstrous Beverly.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe... but Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother... who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers. To prevent discovery Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple? Not really. WINNER – ‘Best New Play’ Evening Standard and Critics’ Circle Awards

‘Lindsay Posner’s triumphant production. Brilliant, vintage Leigh’ The Observer

‘The funniest show on the planet’ Daily Mail

Tickets £27.50 – £14 Concessions available

Tickets £31 – £14 Concessions available

View show trailer at www.trch.co.uk

Hannah Waterman

Martin Marquez

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BO se OK lli N ng O fa W st – !

Photo: previous West End cast

Abigail’s Party

One Man, Two Guvnors

The National Theatre’s smash-hit comedy, now a West End and Broadway sensation, comes to Nottingham with a cast including Rufus Hound as Francis Henshall.

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DIRECT FROM THE WEST END

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Monday 21 – Saturday 26 January

Wednesday 6 – Friday 8 March

Rambert Dance Company

Prices

Labyrinth of Love Tour

WED – FRI 7.30pm Stalls £24 Dress Circle £24 Upper Circle £19

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To celebrate Artistic Director Mark Baldwin’s 10th anniversary, Rambert presents three dance works featuring world-class dancers and choreography, visually compelling theatre and live music by the Rambert Orchestra.

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Marguerite Donlon’s Labyrinth of Love is a heartbreaking and humorous journey through the joy and pain of love. This visually stunning piece features striking video imagery by celebrated artist Mat Collishaw and love poems sung on stage by a soprano.

Royal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls for Wed 7.30pm Over 60s, Registered Unwaged Save £4 in the Stalls for Wed & Thu 7.30pm Under 16s, Students All tickets £12 Groups (10+) Save 10% in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Wed & Thu 7.30pm School Parties (10+) All tickets £9.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Wed 7.30pm with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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Set to music by Wagner and Baermann, Paul Taylor’s Roses is ‘a lovely and deeply romantic piece. A flower of a ballet’ Sunday Express Following the success of ‘A Linha Curva’, Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili returns with SUB, a new work for seven male dancers. ‘The most classical, muscular, versatile contemporary troupe in Britain’ Daily Telegraph Running time 2hours 15 minutes Scan here for Labyrinth of Love video

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Pre Show Talk Thursday 7 March

£19

E See page 38 for details of Education & Community work relating to this show

Photos by Chris Nash, Eric Richmond and Joe Swift

‘If you love dance, you will adore Labyrinth’ Sunday Express

£21 £21 £14.50

Nottinghamshire County Scouts and Guides

Gang Show 2013

The Nottinghamshire Gang Show is a fast-paced, fun-filled variety show brought to you by the Scouts and Guides of Nottinghamshire.

The Gang brings to the stage an entertaining, family-oriented show which includes a variety of music, comedy and dancing. It stars over 200 young people from the Scouts and Guides of Nottinghamshire, and is a vibrant, colourful revue guaranteed to raise the roof and leave you with a smile on your face.

Prices

MON – SAT 7.15pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £14.50 £12.50 Dress Circle £16.50 £14.50 Upper Circle £14.50 £12.50 Balcony £7.50

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Over 60s, Under 16s Discounts available Mon – Fri 7.15pm & Sat 2.30pm No concessions in the Dress Circle or Balcony or for the Saturday 7.15pm performance Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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Monday 11 – Saturday 16 March

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If you want a good evening out, then this is the show to see.

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Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 March Wednesday 20 March 7.30pm T Saturday 23 March 7.30pm T

Thursday 21 March 7.30pm T

Tuesday 19 March 7.30pm Friday 22 March 7.30pm A double bill of love and loss

Otello

La clemenza di Tito

La voix humaine

New Production

Lesley Garrett makes her return to the operatic stage in an intimate work of rare originality and stark emotional honesty.

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Giuseppe Verdi (1887)

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New Production

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth, this breathtaking opera brings Shakespeare’s great tragedy to life through Verdi’s most exquisite and passionate music. A tale of betrayed friendship, suspicion and jealousy, this crowning glory of Italian opera is widely regarded as Verdi’s greatest tragic masterpiece. Conductor: Richard Farnes Director: Tim Albery Sung in Italian with English titles Lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1791)

Showcasing the beautiful simplicity of Mozart’s later works, La clemenza di Tito is a story of divided loyalties and the just use of power. Treachery and rebellion leave the magnanimous emperor pushed to the limits of his forgiveness in a piece packed with stirring melodies, colourful ensembles and unforgettable choruses. Conductor: Douglas Boyd Director: John Fulljames Sung in Italian with English titles Lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

Francis Poulenc (1959)

Based on Cocteau’s play, La voix humaine is a one woman show, short in length but high in emotional impact. Witness the heartbreaking final conversation between the solitary woman and her ex-lover in a show full of drama, tension and anguish, enhanced by music of exceptional warmth and sensuality.

Dido and Aeneas Henry Purcell (1689)

Unchallenged as the finest English opera for three centuries this concise, hour-long, masterwork is full of a magnificently rich variety of music. Dido’s mesmerising lament ‘When I am laid in earth’ is often described as the queen of heartbreakers among opera’s great arias. Conductor: Wyn Davies Director: Aletta Collins

Sung in English Lasts approximately 2 hours 6

Talk Opera Pre-Show Talks T A thirty minute introduction to the show. FREE but must be booked in advance. Otello – from 6.30pm La clemenza di Tito – from 6.30pm

Prices Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£49 £59 £44 £25.50

£41 £53 £35 £15

£29 £44 £25.50

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Save Money Under 18s / Registered Unwaged Save 50% (Tue – Fri) School Parties (10+) Save 50% in the Balcony with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased (applies Tue – Fri) Groups (8+) Save 20% Retired Over 60s Save 10% (Tue – Fri)

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Students Stalls £10 (Tue – Fri) Under 26s Stalls £10 (Tue – Fri) Standby Stalls tickets £7.50 (available from 6pm on day and subject to availability) Customers with Disabilities and essential companion Save 50% (Stalls only) Concession Holders Subject to general seat availability – 20 tickets available at half price (max. 2 tickets per person and only available from 6pm on the day) All tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Audio Described performance – see page 40 for details

Tuesday 26 – Saturday 30 March The Royal Shakespeare Company presents

The Winter’s Tale

Leontes has everything a man could want: power, wealth, a loving family and friends. But he is not at peace. Inside he harbours a bitter jealousy that drives him to destroy all he holds dear.

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Many years later, in a distant country, a journey begins that may ultimately heal his pain and reunite his family in Shakespeare’s uplifting tale of reconciliation and forgiveness. Following her acclaimed 2012 RSC production of The Taming of the Shrew, Lucy Bailey returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company to direct a company including Jo StoneFewings as Leontes and Tara Fitzgerald as Hermione, with original music by Jon Boden lead singer of hit folk band Bellowhead.

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HHHHH ‘Lucy Bailey’s violently funny

production, staged with awesome flair’ Independent (The Taming of the Shrew 2012)

Prices

TUE – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £27 £25 £23 Dress Circle £27 £25 Upper Circle £25 £23 Balcony £17 £14 WED 2pm Stalls £22 Dress Circle £22 Upper Circle £20.50 Balcony £15

£20.50 £20.50 £19 £12

£19

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £29.50 Dress Circle £29.50 Upper Circle £27 Balcony £19

£27 £27 £24.50 £16

£24.50

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Royal Friends Save £7.50 for Tue 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% School Parties All tickets £10 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue 7.30pm and Wed 2pm with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased 16 – 25s An allocation of 25 £5 tickets is available to purchase in advance, and 25 tickets available to purchase on the day of the performance. T&Cs apply – ticket rate only valid in the Stalls and Upper Circle Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 7.30pm performances

Tara Fitzgerald

See page 40 for access information

Pre Show Talk Tuesday 26 March

Post Show Discussion Thursday 28 March

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E See page 38 for details of Education & Community work relating to this show

Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 April

Prices

Matthew Bourne’s

TUE – FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £37.50 £35 £32.50 Dress Circle £37.50 £35 Upper Circle £35 £32.50 Balcony £24 £17

A New Adventures Production

THU 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£28 £28

£25.50 New Adventures’ 25th birthday culminates £20 with the world premiere of Matthew Bourne’s latest re-imagining of a ballet classic, Save Money Sleeping Beauty. Royal Friends

Matthew Bourne’s haunting new production is a Gothic Romance for all ages; a supernatural love story that even the passage of time cannot hinder. ‘The great showman of British dance, with an instinctive understanding of what audiences want’ Daily Telegraph

£23

Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls and £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Over 60s Save £3 in the Stalls and £2 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

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Our story begins in 1890 at the christening of Princess Aurora, a time when fairies and vampires fed the gothic imagination, before moving forward in time to the modern day. Featuring designs by Olivier Award winners Lez Brotherston (Set and Costumes), Paule Constable (Lighting) and Sound Design by Paul Groothuis, which will take the audience into the heart of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score in specially recorded surround sound.

£25.50 £25.50 £23 £15

Family Ticket £104 for 4 tickets (max. 2 adults). Applies to top two price bands for Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)

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Sleeping Beauty

No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 7.30pm performance Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

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Wednesday 10 – Sunday 14 April Birmingham Stage Company presents

James and the Giant Peach

‘A 5-star family show!’ HHHHH Birmingham Mail

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James lives with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, the most revolting Aunts in England. Then one day he meets a mystical old man who gives him a bag that contains the strongest magic the world has ever known. When James accidentally spills the bag near an old peach tree, the most incredible things start to happen – and James embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with the most amazing group of characters you could ever meet!

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The Birmingham Stage Company proudly presents Roald Dahl’s FANTASTIC story, following its acclaimed productions of George’s Marvellous Medicine, Horrible Histories and The Jungle Book.

Prices

WED 7pm, THU 2.30pm & 7pm, FRI 2.30pm & 6pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7pm, SUN 3pm Stalls £17 £15 £13.50 Dress Circle £17 £15 Upper Circle £15 £13.50 Balcony £11

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Royal Friends Save £5 in the Stalls and Dress Circle & £3 in the Upper Circle for Wed 7pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students All tickets £13.50 for Wed 7pm, Thu 2.30pm & 7pm, Fri 2.30pm & 6pm, and Sun 3pm Family Ticket £50 for 4 (max. 2 adults) for Wed 7pm, Thu 2.30pm & 7pm, Fri 2.30pm & 6pm and Sun 3pm Groups (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased for Wed 7pm, Thu 2.30pm & 7pm, Fri 2.30pm & 6pm and Sun 3pm School Parties (10+) All tickets £9 with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased. Applies to Thu and Fri 2.30pm performances Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 2.30pm & 7pm performances Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Supported locally by

Blood Brothers

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi awardwinning BLOOD BROTHERS, with Bill Kenwright’s production having recently surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End; one of only three musicals ever to achieve this milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it ‘brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval’ (Daily Mail).

‘A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE’ The Spectator ‘GRITTY, GRIPPING, SUPERB... IT’S A MUST!’ Mail on Sunday

Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances – see page 40 for details

Prices TUE – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £32 £29.50 £27 Dress Circle £32 £29.50 Upper Circle £29.50 £27 Balcony £22 £18 WED & THU 2pm Stalls £24 Dress Circle £24 Upper Circle £22 Balcony £18

£22 £22 £20 £16

£20

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £35 Dress Circle £35 Upper Circle £32 Balcony £24

£32 £32 £29 £20

£29

Save Money Royal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Tue 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue – Fri 7.30pm School Parties All tickets £12.50 in the Upper Circle for Tue 7.30pm and Wed 2pm with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased Groups (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 7.30pm performance Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

E See page 38 for details of Education & Community work relating to this show

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Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 April

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Did you hear the story of the Johnstone twins...?

Arlene Phillips & Adam Spiegel present

Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace in

Monday 22 – Saturday 27 April

Midnight Tango

Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for seven series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their Tango routines. And now they are back with Midnight Tango – an evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms to life.

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Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires and featuring some of the finest Tango dancers in the world and live music, Midnight Tango takes you on a journey into the heart of this intoxicating city. As danger and excitement, joy and jealousy, pain and passion all combine – this is a spectacular and explosive evening not to be missed.

HHHH ‘Irresistible joy’ Daily Telegraph

HHHH ‘Star presence and poise danced with exuberant delight’ Independent www.midnighttango.co.uk

Prices MON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £33.50 £31.50 £26.50 Dress Circle £33.50 £31.50 Upper Circle £31.50 £26.50 Balcony £23.50 £17 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£26 £26 £24 £20

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £36.50 Dress Circle £36.50 Upper Circle £33.50 Balcony £24.50

£24 £24 £22 £16

£22

£33.50 £33.50 £28.50 £18

£28.50

Save Money Royal Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Friday & Saturday 7.30pm performances Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

FINAL TOUR

The Old Vic and West-End smash hit Noises Off comes to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal following its triumphant and critically acclaimed sell out run in London. Hailed as one of the greatest British comedies ever written, Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning backstage farce serves up a riotous double bill – a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through rehearsals, to a shambolic first night in Weston-super-Mare, and a final disastrous performance in Stockton-on-Tees.

‘The ultimate comedy of theatrical chaos and confusion’ Sunday Express ‘I giggled myself silly throughout’ Observer ‘Too many joys to list’ The Times ‘Comic bliss’ The Mail on Sunday

MON – THU 7.30pm Stalls £29 £26.50 Dress Circle £29 £26.50 Upper Circle £26.50 £24 Balcony £19 £15

£24

WED 2pm Stalls £23 £21.50 £20 Dress Circle £23 £21.50 Upper Circle £21.50 £20 Balcony £17 £14 FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £31 £28.50 £26 Dress Circle £31 £28.50 Upper Circle £28.50 £26 Balcony £20 £16

Save Money Royal Friends Save £7.50 for Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm School Parties All tickets £12 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Tue 7.30pm and Wed 2pm with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased Groups (10+) Save 10%

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Noises Off

Prices

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Monday 29 April – Saturday 4 May

Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 7.30pm performance Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

NOTE – Show contains some strong language

Birmingham Royal Ballet

This programme for Birmingham Royal Ballet’s first visit to the Theatre Royal Nottingham features a selection of works showcasing the skill and diversity of this world renowned company with music from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Take Five

Award-winning Director and jazz lover, David Bintley’s pays tribute to the music of Dave Brubeck. In Take Five, he has created an energetic series of vignettes to some of Brubeck’s most famous pieces including Take Five and Unsquare Dance.

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Running time 28 minutes

Bitesized Ballet

Excerpts from some of the world’s best-loved ballets including Giselle. Check website for further repertoire information. Running time 23 minutes

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The Grand Tour

‘Hits the spot immediately’ The Guardian on Take Five ‘...a stirred-not-shaken showboat ballet that flaunts the company’s comedic talent’ The Stage on The Grand Tour 14

Choreographer of many films and hit Broadway shows, Joe Layton’s The Grand Tour is a funny take on the eccentric celebrities that populated England’s stage, screens and newspapers in the 1920s, all accompanied by unique orchestral renditions of Noël Coward songs. Running time 32 minutes

Take Five Music Dave Brubeck Choreography David Bintley Designs Jean-Marc Puissant Lighting Peter Mumford The Grand Tour Music Noël Coward Freely adapted and orchestrated by Hershy Kay Choreography Joe Layton Designs John Conklin Lighting Peter Teigen

Prices

FRI 7.30pm, SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £24.50 £22.50 Dress Circle £24.50 £22.50 Upper Circle £22.50 £20 Balcony £18 £15

£20

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Royal Friends / Birmingham Royal Ballet Friends Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Fri 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Family Ticket £80 for 4 tickets (max. 2 adults). Applies to top two price bands for Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Saturday 7.30pm performance Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Photos by Roy Smiljanic

Friday 10 – Saturday 11 May

Monday 13 – Saturday 18 May

Prices

Agatha Christie’s

MON – THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £27 £25 £23 Dress Circle £27 £25 Upper Circle £25 £23 Balcony £17 £14

A classic. A landmark. A legend.

WED & THU 2pm Stalls £22 Dress Circle £22 Upper Circle £20.50 Balcony £15

£20.50 £19 £20.50 £18 £12

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £29.50 Dress Circle £29.50 Upper Circle £27 Balcony £19

£27 £27 £24.50 £16

Famously, the Theatre Royal Nottingham hosted the play’s world première on 6 October 1952 prior to its record-breaking run in the West End. And to celebrate 60 incredible years on stage, it’s going on tour for the first time to give you a once in a life-time opportunity to see this masterpiece. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. The cast includes Karl Howman as Mr Paravicini, Bruno Langley as Giles, Graham Seed as Major Metcalf, Steven France as Christopher Wren, Jemma Walker as Mollie, and Clare Wilkie as Miss Casewell. ‘The cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre’ The Telegraph

The legendary, record-breaking, Box Office smash hit thriller celebrates its 60th anniversary

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‘Deservedly a classic among murder thrillers’ The Observer www.MousetrapOnTour.com Running time – 2 hours 20 minutes (approx)

£24.50

Save Money Royal Friends Save £7.50 for Mon 7.30pm Further discounts available for Silver and Gold Friends members Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls and £2 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Groups (10+) Save 10%

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The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre – with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of.

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The Mousetrap

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Wednesday 29 May – Saturday 1 June

Propeller

in association with The Touring Partnership presents

Twelfth Night

THU 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

Wed 29 May 7.30pm, Thu 30 May 2pm & 7.30pm, Sat 1 June 7.30pm

The Taming of the Shrew

Fri 31 May 7.30pm, Sat 1 June 2pm

£19 £19 £17 £13.50

£17

One thing is certain – nobody does Shakespeare like Edward Hall’s Propeller.

‘Boisterous and inventive... knuckle-duster Shakespeare that digs for the harshness beneath the lyricism. Funny, antic, bawdy...’ New York Times (on the 2007 Productions) www.propeller.org.uk

Royal Friends Save £7.50 for Wed & Fri 7.30pm Further discounts available for Silver and Gold Friends members Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £9 in the Stalls and £6 in the Upper Circle for Wed – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2pm Over 60s Save £5 in the Stalls and £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Wed – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2pm School Parties / Education Groups All tickets £10 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Wed 7.30pm and Thu 2pm & 7.30pm with one free teacher ticket per 20 tickets purchased Groups (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony Tickets are subject to a credit/debit card booking fee, and are subject to availability

Scan here for more information about Propeller By William Shakespeare Directed by Edward Hall Designed by Michael Pavelka Lighting designed by Ben Ormerod Sound by David Gregory Music by Propeller

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Twelfth Night Pre Show Talk Wednesday 29 May 6.30pm

Post Show Discussion Friday 31 May

E See page 38 for details of Education & Community work

Cast photo by Manuel Harlan

In The Taming of the Shrew two disguised, competing suitors clamour for the hand of beautiful Bianca, whilst gold digging Petruchio agrees to wed her viciously ill-tempered sister Kate sight-unseen. The difference between marrying for love and marrying for money, however, becomes increasingly difficult to judge.

See both plays for £35 (only available if tickets for both performances purchased at the same time)

Main photos by Helen Maybanks

One of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies of love and confusion, Twelfth Night tells a tale of mistaken identity, transformation and deception. With a man playing a girl disguised as a boy, illusion and reality are almost indistinguishable. Dark and delightful, the play asks ‘What happens when you fall in love with the wrong person?’ and the answer is both beautiful and bittersweet.

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£21 £21 £19 £15

£21

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‘I am not what I am’

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WED – SAT 7.30pm & SAT 2pm Stalls £25 £23 Dress Circle £25 £23 Upper Circle £23 £21 Balcony £18 £15.50

Get ready for the musical event of the season as Cole Porter’s timeless classic, High Society, skips into town in a dazzling new production from the acclaimed producers of last year’s sell out, The King and I. Starring Michael Praed as Dexter Haven, Carolyn Pickles as Margaret Lord, Teddy Kempner as Uncle Willie Daniel Boys as Mike Connor with Sophie Bould as Tracy Lord.

Join in the fun – sing along to 9 to 5 with Dolly, from her desk in Dollywood!

HHHHH ‘10 out of 10 for knock-out performances and a treasure chest of new songs’ Sunday Express Tickets £38.50 – £15 Concessions available

Tickets £35.50 – £16 Concessions available MUSIC & LYRICS IN ASSOCIATION WITH VENUE CYMRU LLANDUDNO presents HIGH SOCIETY Music & lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Arthur Kopit Additional lyrics by Susan Birkenhead Based on the play “The Philadelphia Story” by Philip Barry Also based on the Turner Entertainment Co. motion picture “High Society”

Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick Directed by Jeff Calhoun Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt April 2009

Monday 17 – Saturday 22 June

Original Theatre Company and Birdsong Productions In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down. As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him. HHHH ‘Captures both the pain and the pity of a war that almost defies comprehension’ The Guardian Tickets £27.50 – £14 Concessions available Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff Directed by Alastair Whatley Designed by Victoria Spearing Lighting Designed by Alex Wardle Sound Designed by Dominic Bilkey

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Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 June

Featuring original numbers from Dolly Parton’s Oscar, Tony® and Grammy Award-nominated score including Backwoods Barbie, Shine Like the Sun and the original hit song 9 TO 5.

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Monday 10 – Saturday 15 June

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL is the brand spankin’ new musical from Dolly Parton based on the hit movie that centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist boss.

Tuesday 2 – Saturday 13 July

‘Big Hair, Big Heart, Big Hit!’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

Monday 29 July – Saturday 24 August

The Colin McIntyre

Classic Thriller

Season 2013 The West End’s favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, returns to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal.

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Mark Benton plays the larger than life Turnblad family matriarch Edna and is joined by EastEnders’ star Lucy Benjamin as the scheming TV executive and archetypal ‘showbiz mom’ Velma Von Tussle, plus X Factor finalist Marcus Collins as Seaweed Stubbs, and newcomer Freya Sutton as big-hearted, bighaired teen heroine, Tracy Turnblad.

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Hairspray is the musical with everything – the ultimate feel-good show which has played to sell out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe. Tickets £45 – £19 Concessions available

‘THE MOST HAPPY, FUNNY, SUNNY SHOW IN TOWN!’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

Monday 29 July – Saturday 3 August

Monday 12 – Saturday 17 August

Murder Live!

Murder Mistaken

By Mary Elliott Nelson

A secluded house on a small island off the Cornish coast, a group of strangers meet for the first time; cut off from the outside world. It could only be... the latest reality TV show! But what kind of programme is really being made? Who is behind this sinister media experiment? And will millions of viewers sit and watch as contestants are eliminated....forever?

Monday 5 – Saturday 10 August

The Gentle Hook

by Janet Green Having plotted to kill his first wife, Edward sets his sights on wife number two. But, when potential wife number three appears, will it be number two or number three that he chooses to kill?

Monday 19 – Saturday 24 August

Murderer

by Anthony Shaffer In true Anthony Shaffer style, the lines between fiction and reality blur in this gruesome tale of murder charades.

by Francis Durbridge

Seemingly, Stacey Harrison is a woman who has everything. However, can first impressions be deceptive and Stacey is capable of deceit? Supported by

Tickets £20 – £10

See All 4 Plays for £56 (evenings), or £44 (matinees). Applies Stalls & Upper Circle

Following the international success of ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’, acclaimed children’s theatre company Blunderbus is proud to present this funny re-telling of Oliver Jeffers’ bewitching story. This new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling – a must-see for small people aged 3 – 7, and grown-up stargazers! Tickets £10 Family Ticket £32 for 4 (max. 2 adults)

‘Storytelling tailored for young hearts and minds’ The List www.blunderbus.co.uk Based on the bestselling children’s book by award-winning author, Oliver Jeffers. Adapted for the stage by Bill Davies. Music by Frank Goodhind. © Oliver Jeffers. Published and licensed by HarperCollins Children’s Books

We’ll Meet Again

Britain’s best matinee show returns. With cast including Adam Daye (paying tribute to the radio stars of the period), and Marilyn Hill Smith (The Sound of Music) performing the songs of Vera Lynn and the music of Ivor Novello. Tony Leyton sings the songs of Bing Crosby and Donald Peers, while Andy Eastwood performs Formby favourites, as well as paying tribute to French violinist Stephane Grappelli with swing violin melodies.

The show is hosted by Mervyn Francis and accompanied by The Martyn St James Band. Tickets £12.50 Discounts available

Wednesday 8 May 7.30pm

Suggs: My Life Story in words and music

The Madness frontman takes to the stage in a hilarious, yet moving, one man tour de force playing to rave reviews. The death of Suggs’ beloved cat on his fiftieth birthday triggers a personal quest to discover what happened to the father he never knew. Stunned by what he learns, Suggs is taken back to his childhood on the tough streets of 1970’s Soho and his first appearance on Top Of The Pops at the age of eighteen... With musical accompaniment and uncalled for interjection from Deano his loyal manservantcum-pianist. ‘One of the most original and engaging shows I’ve seen’ Mark Lawson – The Guardian www.suggslive.com Tickets £24.50 19

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How to Catch a Star

Monday 8 April 2.30pm

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Saturday 9 March 1.30pm & 4.15pm

Pictured Isata Kanneh-Mason

Welcome to The Third Stage… the home for our range of spoken word and music events in the informal surroundings of the Theatre Royal’s Dress Circle Foyer. The bar is open for your choice of tipple. Take a seat, relax and enjoy. Monday 18 March 7.30pm

Café Muse – Classical Piano from Cordelia Williams

The sociable way to enjoy Schubert and Debussy. Rising star Cordelia Williams hosts this recital with art café ambience.

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Tickets £10 (including your first drink)*

* A glass of house wine, pint of bitter or lager or a soft drink

Monday 8 April 7.30pm

Strange Tales from the Flying Donkeys

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The Flying Donkeys, Derby’s very own storytelling club, journey down the A52 for an evening of tales drawn from the stones and bones of the British Isles. Event includes an Open Mic session.

Thursday 21 March 1pm

John Tullis Jazz Trio

Suitable for 12+

Pianist John Tullis is joined by Martyn Spencer (double bass) and Elly Porter (vocals) for an hour of jazz standards.

Tickets £6

Thursday 25 April 1pm

Monday 3 June 7.30pm

Jake Thackray Rides Again

Jake Thackray’s wonderful songs come to life in singer Keith Smith’s affectionate homage. Crossdressing nuns, devilish doings from the ladies of Castleford and over-amorous poultry guaranteed!

‘Charming and hugely entertaining … anyone would enjoy this crisp, funny, poignant, thoughtprovoking reminder of a great British artist’ Buxton Festival Review Tickets £6

Feed your soul with a FREE lunchtime concert in the Theatre Royal Dress Circle foyer. Our Live at Lunch concerts feature great music from superb musicians, all performed in a relaxed and friendly ambience. And you don’t need to book, just drop in from 12.15pm and enjoy a drink from the bar before the concert.

Classical piano from one of the Royal Northern College of Music’s rising star pianists. Friday 17 May 1pm

Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio

Classical recital by three members of Nottingham’s outstanding musical family – Braimah (violin), Sheku (cello) and Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano). Doors open 12.15pm with refreshments available from the bar. www.trch.co.uk/liveatlunch

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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

RSC The Winter’s Tale from 26 March

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Fri 1 Dirty Dancing 5pm & 8.30pm Sat 2 Dirty Dancing 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 3

Calendar of Events

Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Rambert Dance Co. Thu 7 Rambert Dance Co. Fri 8 Rambert Dance Co. Sat 9 How to Catch A Star Sun 10

7.30pm RF 4 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm & 4.15pm 19

Mon 11 Gang Show Tue 12 Gang Show Wed 13 Gang Show Thu 14 Gang Show Fri 15 Gang Show Sat 16 Gang Show Sun 17

7.15pm 5 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 2.30pm & 7.15pm

Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Sun 24

The Third Stage Opera North Opera North Live at Lunch Opera North Opera North Opera North

7.30pm 20 7.30pm 6&7 7.30pm 1pm 20 7.30pm 6&7 7.30pm 7.30pm

RSC The Winter’s Tale RSC The Winter’s Tale RSC The Winter’s Tale RSC The Winter’s Tale RSC The Winter’s Tale

7.30pm RF 8 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm

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Vocaleyes

James and the Giant Peach from 10 April

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Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty

9 7.30pm RF 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

We’ll Meet Again The Third Stage

2.30pm 7.30pm

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Mon 8 Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 11 Fri 12 Sat 13 Sun 14 Mon 15 Tue 16 Wed 17 Thu 18 Fri 19 Sat 20 Sun 21 Mon 22 Tue 23 Wed 24 Thu 25 Fri 26 Sat 27 Sun 28

James and the Giant Peach 7pm RF James and the Giant Peach 2.30pm & 7pm James and the Giant Peach 2.30pm & 6pm James and the Giant Peach 2.30pm & 7pm James and the Giant Peach 3pm

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Blood Brothers Blood Brothers Blood Brothers Blood Brothers Blood Brothers

11 7.30pm RF 2pm & 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm

Midnight Tango Midnight Tango Midnight Tango Live at Lunch Midnight Tango Midnight Tango Midnight Tango

12 7.30pm RF 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 1pm 20 7.30pm 12 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Mon 29 Noises Off Tue 30 Noises Off

7.30pm RF 7.30pm

Sign Language Interpreted Performance

Propeller from 29 May

May Day

Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

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1 2 3 4 5

Noises Off Noises Off Noises Off Noises Off

6 7 8 Suggs: My Life Story 7.30pm 9 10 Birmingham Royal Ballet 7.30pm RF 11 Birmingham Royal Ballet 2.30pm & 7.30pm 12

Mon 13 The Mousetrap Tue 14 The Mousetrap Wed 15 The Mousetrap Thu 16 The Mousetrap Fri 17 Live at Lunch The Mousetrap Sat 18 The Mousetrap Sun 19 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

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7.30pm RF 15 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm 15 1pm 20 7.30pm 15 & 7.30pm 2.30pm

20 Show to be confirmed 21 Show to be confirmed 22 Show to be confirmed 23 Show to be confirmed 24 Show to be confirmed 25 Show to be confirmed 26 27 28 29 Propeller 30 Propeller 31 Propeller

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7.30pm RF 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm RF

RF Royal Friends discounts apply

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Fri 1 Sat 2 Nottingham Youth Orchestra 7.30pm 28 Sun 3 Robert Cray 7.30pm 28 Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Sun 10

Halfway to Paradise

7.30pm 28

Richard Thompson

7.30pm 28

Nottingham High School /NPO 7pm 29 Richard Uttley 11am 29

Mon 11 Tue 12 Wed 13 Thu 14 Fri 15 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic 7.30pm 29 Sat 16 Joe Brown 7.30pm 29 Sun 17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Solid Silver 60s Thu 21 Fri 22 Marti Pellow Sat 23 NTU Alumni Concert Sun 24 Mon 25 Tue 26 Wed 27 Thu 28 Fri 29 Sat 30 Sun 31

RF Royal Friends discounts apply

7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30 7.30pm 30

April Day Dates Performances

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 2 Alfie Boe 3 4 5 6 The Hallé 7

Mon 8 Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 11 Fri 12 Simple Minds Sat 13 Beanbag Music Club Sun 14 Mon 15 Tue 16 Wed 17 Thu 18 Fri 19 Sat 20 Sun 21 Mon 22 Tue 23 Wed 24 Thu 25 Fri 26 Sat 27 Sun 28

Leona Lewis 30 April

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7.30pm

7.30pm 11am, 1.15pm &3pm

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Cesar Millan Women’s Institute Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

7.30pm

Micky Flanagan

8pm SOLD OUT

McFly Mick Hucknall Ludovico Einaudi Michael Ball Sally Morgan Science on Stage

7.30pm SOLD OUT 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm

32 32 32 32 33

7.30pm

Mon 29 Tue 30 Leona Lewis

May

Reginald D Hunter 4 May

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7.30pm

Discovering Sibelius

7.30pm

Sing-a-Long-a Grease Coronation – A 60th Anniversary

7.30pm

3pm

7.30pm 8pm

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OMD The Hallé Prodijig Reginald D Hunter

Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Nigel Kennedy Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Sun 12 Mon 13 Tue 14 Wed 15 Thu 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 Sun 19

Mon 20 Tue 21 Wed 22 Thu 23 Fri 24 Cordelia Williams Sat 25 Bill Bailey Sun 26 Mon 27 Tue 28 Wed 29 Thu 30 Fri 31 Jimmy Carr

Calendar of Events

March

Robert Cray 3 March

Tier 2

Tier 1

Stalls

The Royal Concert Hall’s superb acoustics and modern architectural design continues to attract the world’s most renowned orchestras, soloists and conductors.

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‘One of the finest acoustics in Europe’ Bryn Terfel ‘It is our constant experience that it is the most enjoyable hall to play in. We know that we can give our best and it will sound marvellous’ Sir Mark Elder (November 2012)

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Freddy Kempf

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The Hallé Alexander Romanovsky BBC Philharmonic City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Tickets from £10

Jir˘í Be˘lohlávek

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After: Hours

Eclectic and electric, these late night performances feature contemporary classics and music beyond the mainstream. They follow straight after three of our orchestral concerts in 2013 and are free to those attending the main event. If you only want to hear the late nighter then tickets are just £3. www.trch.co.uk/afterhours

Live at Lunch

Feed your soul with a free lunchtime concert in the Theatre Royal, featuring a rich mix of music from classical to jazz. www.trch.co.uk/liveatlunch

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Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Great music performed by rising stars in a friendly, informal ambience with the chance to chat with the performers after the concert. Tickets are just £10 including coffee and cake.

Hair-Raising Orchestral Music at the Royal Concert Hall

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International Concert Season 2012 – 2013

Sunday Morning Piano Series

Beanie Bear presents these family-friendly concerts in the informal setting of the Royal Concert Hall foyer. Pull up a beanbag and have heaps of fun joining in with the singing and dancing. After each show there’s the chance to meet the musicians and get up close to the instruments. Saturday 9 February 2013 11am, 1.15pm* & 3pm

Let’s Sail! with Mas Y Mas

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Go on a musical voyage across the Seven Seas with Rikki, Rich and Wayne, making musical stops in wonderfully sunny places and learning a few songs in Spanish along the way!

Saturday 13 April 2013 11am, 1.15pm* & 3pm

Comic Songs with Nick Cope

Sing and dance with indie-chic, singer-songwriter Nick Cope and his trusty guitar as he sings and strums through his comic songs, from the perils of jumping in mud to a soap-eating dog!

Saturday 22 June 11am, 1.15pm* & 3pm

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Comic! Clown! Chaos!

with Alasdair Malloy and Sinfonia Viva Explore the world of musical comedy with Alasdair and his friends – featuring clowns, the circus, slapstick and the chance to get hands-on with every instrument of the orchestra. Tickets £7, or £6 if you book for all three concerts.

*Bring your lunch from 1pm for a picnic with Beanie Bear – show starts at 1.15pm. Join Beanie’s Gang! Sign up for beanmail for the latest news from Beanie and her friends at beanie.bear@trch.co.uk

Friday 8 & Saturday 9 February 7.30pm

Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 February

Dance Consortium presents

Moscow City Ballet and Orchestra perform

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

‘THIS IS THE FUNNIEST NIGHT YOU’LL EVER HAVE AT THE BALLET’ Sunday Times

Winners of the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards and the TMA Theatre Award, The Trocks’ combination of pure comedy, extraordinary technical prowess and genuine love of ballet has made them a global phenomenon since they formed in New York in 1974. ‘(The Trocks) strike just the right balance of slapstick comedy and ingenious dance routines, keeping the audience on their toes. How you couldn’t be completely bowled over by the Les Trocks is beyond me’ Nottingham Post (Review of the 2011 visit to the Royal Concert Hall)

Swan Lake

Brimming with Moscow’s best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists, beautiful sets and costumes, and a sublime corps de ballet, Moscow City Ballet is one of Russia’s most successful ballet companies.

This season the company performs the emotive Swan Lake. The story of the doomed love of Prince Siegfried for the swan princess Odette has captured the hearts of ballet lovers the world over. This masterpiece offers passion and magic that few other ballets can begin to rival. ‘This was a beautiful production... I was truly mesmerised. The costumes were the best I have seen on stage, in particular Odette/Odile's white and black numbers – just breathtaking’ Swan Lake, Public Reviews, Chichester

Repertoire: Les Sylphides Pas de Deux La Vivandière Walpurgis Night

‘★★★★ Not to be missed’ Sunday Express

Still time to catch...

Tickets £32.50 – £16 Concessions available

Tickets £27.50 – £15 Concessions available

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Photo by Simon Fowler

Wednesday 6 March 7.30pm

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Saturday 2 March 7.30pm

Nottingham Youth Orchestra

Julian Lloyd Webber returns to Nottingham to play Elgar’s Cello Concerto, which has become something of a signature piece for the cellist. During an interview with The Telegraph he said, ‘I have played this extraordinary piece of music many times, but its fascination never leaves me, and I always look forward to returning to it’. Nottingham Youth Orchestra is delighted to be hosting this return performance to the Royal Concert Hall, which features as part of their Best of British Prom Concert. Classics such as Perfect Fool, Crown Imperial, Knightsbridge March and Greensleeves will ensure that this is an evening of musical variety. So come along and join us in a rousing celebration of British Music.

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Sunday 3 March 7.30pm

Robert Cray

Performing from his much anticipated sixteenth studio album – ‘Nothin But Love’, five time Grammy Award-winner Robert Cray is one of the most popular blues and soul artists around today, having helped shape the blues on the national scene with his 1986 breakthrough album, Strong Persuader. His soulful and creative guitar work has been a dominant force in blues music for over 30 years, with his influence recognised and acknowledged by audiences and peers alike. Tickets £39.50 & £29.50

Monday 4 March 7.30pm Halfway To Paradise

The Billy Fury Story

Billy Fury was Britain’s own answer to Elvis. 30 years after his untimely death, Billy’s own band – his original Fury’s Tornados pay tribute playing his timeless hits including Wondrous Place, Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, A Thousand Stars, Jealousy and Halfway To Paradise.

The concert features onscreen footage of Billy and his Tornados, plus the uncannily accurate voice of Colin Gold – it’s Rock ‘n’ Roll heaven. Tickets £22 Concessions available

Serious presents

Richard Thompson One of this country’s greatest songwriters and most distinctive guitar virtuosos, prompted Rolling Stone to hail him as ‘a perennial dark-horse contender for the title of greatest living rock guitarist’. Thompson’s songs have been covered by everyone from R.E.M to Elvis Costello. This tour marks the release of his new album Electric.

‘Thompson is an extraordinary guitar player, probably the best this country has produced, an utterly sui generis talent whose style is rooted not in standard blues clichés but in the wealth of influences coursing through the British Isles’ HHHH The Independent Tickets £27.50 – £20

Haydn – The Creation Conductor Nicholas McGegan OBE Soprano Elisabeth Meister Tenor Nicholas Sharratt Bass baritone William Burn Nottingham welcomes home internationally renowned conductor, Nicholas McGegan, to direct a performance of Haydn’s sparking masterpiece, The Creation. Inspired to write the work after hearing the oratorios of Handel on his visits to London, the work was an instant success at its première. This gala concert is part of Nottingham High School’s 500th anniversary celebrations and features choirs from the school and St Mary’s Church. Tickets £20 – £5 Concessions available

Sunday Morning Piano Series Piano Richard Uttley

Rising star Richard Uttley takes us on a globetrotting journey, all from the comfort of the Royal Concert Hall. Beginning with Haydn’s homage to London in the composer’s Sonata No. 60, he then travels to Transylvania with Bartók’s darkly-hued Six Romanian Folk Dances. Debussy’s Estampes explores the varied terrain of East Asia, Granada and finally, his native France before arriving in Switzerland with the breathtaking Première Année of Liszt’s Years of Pilgrimage. Tickets £10 including tea/coffee and cake Sponsored by

Friday 15 March 7.30pm

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Vasily Petrenko Piano Denis Kozhukhin

Vasily Petrenko makes his first appearance in Nottingham with his acclaimed orchestra, beginning with Rossini’s magical La Boutique Fantasque. A more poignant toy story is told in Stravinsky’s classic ballet, Petrushka, which contains some of the composer’s most evocative and moving music. Prokofiev’s popular Piano Concerto No.3 was written around the same time as these two ballets and this virtuosic piece makes great demands of the soloist. In this case it’s the award-winning Denis Kozhukhin whose standout Prokofiev performances have marked him for greatness.

Saturday 16 March 7.30pm

Joe Brown

with Pete Brown, Phil Capaldi, Ben Lee and Mike Nichols

Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown – along with his five piece band which includes his son and record producer Pete Brown – perform songs from The Ukulele Album along with timeless classics. With a unique musical style fusing rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, all combined with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this is a concert certain to inspire and entertain. Tickets £26 – £22

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Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday 10 March 11am

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Saturday 9 March 7pm Nottingham High School 500th Anniversary Concert

Wednesday 20 March 7.30pm

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The Solid Silver 60s Show

They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there. Relive the decade with original artists singing their greatest hits. Celebrating 28 years of the original 60s concert, The Solid Silver 60s Show features the talents of Mike Pender (the original voice of The Searchers), Dave Berry and Wayne Fontana (backed by New Amen Corner), along with special guests The Merseybeats. Hear the Hits performed by the Original Hit Makers.

Tickets £26 – £22

Friday 22 March 7.30pm

Marti Pellow

Enjoy an evening of music including West End and Broadway songs as well as some of Marti’s favourites. Marti Pellow, multi-platinum selling solo artist and Wet Wet Wet front man, makes his hotly anticipated return to promote his eighth album, Hope, a collection of some of the greatest and most inspiring songs in musical theatre. Marti has had un-rivalled chart success with over 25 hits and three of the UK’s biggest number one singles including the seminal Love Is All Around. As well as a critically acclaimed solo career, he has gone on to star in the West End, on Broadway and on National tours in smash-hit stage musicals Blood Brothers, Chicago, The Witches of Eastwick, Jekyll and Hyde and The War of the Worlds. Tickets £32.50 – £25

Saturday 23 March 7.30pm

Last Night of the Spring Proms

A fun filled evening with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra featuring the Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 played by violin virtuoso, Anna-Liisa Bezrodny and conducted by Matthew Hopkins (Nottingham Trent University’s Director of Music).

Tuesday 2 April 7.30pm

Alfie Boe

Following his triumphant performances at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert and a sell out 2011 December visit to the Royal Concert Hall, Alfie Boe returns for one night only.

‘The Nation’s Tenor’ has sold in excess of 750,000 copies of his albums ‘Bring Him Home’ and ‘Alfie’, whilst also fitting in a critically acclaimed West End run as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables.

The evening will feature the popular Welsh Soprano, Natasha Marsh, and the renowned Nottingham Trent Tickets £47.50 – £25 University Choir with a programme including Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, SOLD OUT – returns only Walton’s Spitfire Prelude and a World Première by British composer, Paul Carr, plus audience participation in the tradition of Last Night of the Proms festivities. Tickets £32 – £10

Tuesday 16 April 7.30pm

Conductor Sir Mark Elder Mezzo-soprano Christine Rice

Greatest Hits Tour

Trust Your Instincts

The Hallé

Nottingham Harmonic Choir This concert features two composers championed by Sir Mark Elder. Sibelius’s haunting tone poem The Bard opens the concert, followed by Elgar’s dramatic choral work, The Music Makers, which quotes some of his most famous works. The expressive mezzo-soprano role is taken in this performance by opera star Christine Rice. Sibelius’s Symphony No.2 closes the evening. Driven by a heroic sense of purpose, its sinewy themes and steely climaxes lead to a glorious, hymn-like conclusion. Tickets £32 – £10

Simple Minds One of the UK’s most successful rock groups the band achieved six No.1 albums in the UK, as well as hitting the top spot in the US. Responsible for some of the most enduring anthems in rock music, hear songs from their extensive back catalogue including Alive and Kicking, Don’t You (Forget About Me) and Waterfront. Simple Minds are Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mel Gaynor, Andy Gillespie and Ged Grimes.

Cesar Millan

The star of hit TV series ‘Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan’ presents a brand new show sharing his secrets on how to build happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions. With lessons and insights on: how to read your dog’s body language; how to understand a dog’s instinctual world; how your energy combined with your dog’s instincts is the key in resolving aggression.

Through years of observation, Cesar has developed his own formulas to keep dogs calm and submissive, rehabilitating ‘It’s official, Simple Minds are cool again’ unbalanced dogs and helping to ‘re-train’ their owners. Metro

‘Simple Minds are alive and kicking again’ The Guardian

Tickets £49.50 & £37.50

Tickets £99* & £39.50

NOTE: The show will be in two halves, with an interval and no support

* includes best seats and Q&A with Cesar Millan after show. Please note – do not bring your dogs

Thursday 18 April 7.30pm

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Jir˘í Be˘lohlávek Piano Freddy Kempf

We are thrilled to welcome back the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, with its chief conductor, for this gala performance. The centrepiece is Beethoven’s majestic Piano Concerto No. 5, the ‘Emperor’, performed by acclaimed British pianist Freddy Kempf. The rest of the programme features music by the two greatest Czech composers. Smetana’s Vltava and From Bohemia’s Woods and Fields are the most evocative scenes from his patriotic Ma Vlast, whilst Dvor˘ák’s youthful Symphony No. 5 reflects the composer’s buoyant spirits at a time when he had really found his voice. Tickets £39.50 – £15 31

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Friday 12 April 7.30pm

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Saturday 6 April 7.30pm

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Wednesday 24 April 7.30pm Monday 22 April 7.30pm

McFly

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Plus Special Guests

With ten million album sales, seven UK No.1 singles, five Top 10 albums, McFly return for the ‘Best of McFly Tour’. The concert will include all the hits from their early smashes Five Colours In Her Hair, Obviously and Star Girl, to chart hits such as All About You, One For The Radio and Party Girl, alongside the band’s recent and biggest selling single Shine A Light. Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult Tickets £27.50 SOLD OUT – returns only

Tuesday 23 April 7.30pm

Mick Hucknall Sings American Soul Plus Special Guests

On what promises to be a special and intimate night, the ex-Simply Red frontman showcases his new solo album ‘American Soul’, featuring his own take on classic songs which have inspired him throughout his life. Renowned for his interpretations of others’ songs, Mick has already had global hits with Money’s Too Tight To Mention, and You Make Me Feel Brand New. The start of his solo career gives him free rein to record favourites from his own personal journey through the American soul genre including the classics I Only Have Eyes For You, I’d Rather Go Blind and That’s How Strong My Love Is. Tickets £50 – £35

Serious presents

Ludovico Einaudi

Following his sell out 2011 visit, Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi returns. With an ambient, meditative and often introspective musical style drawing on minimalism and contemporary pop, he’s been creating music for films over the last few years with his ‘Una Mattina’ and ‘Fly’ featuring in the soundtrack to the biggest box office movie in French history, Intouchables (2011), with ‘Nuvole Bianche’ in Insidious (2010). Don’t miss the chance to see this genuinely unique performer up close and personal. Tickets £27.50 & £20

Thursday 25 April 7.30pm

Michael Ball

‘Both Sides Now’ Tour

Michael Ball has won critical and public acclaim over the last 25 years with his dynamic, award-winning lead roles in the West End and on Broadway. Michael’s many West End credits include Marius (Les Misérables), Raoul (Phantom of the Opera), Edna Turnblad (Hairspray, West End and on tour) for which he won the ‘2008 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical’, and Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Chichester and West End). Tickets £37.50

Photo by Robert Etcheverry

Britain’s favourite TV psychic, Sally Morgan returns to Nottingham. Often referred to as ‘Psychic to the stars’, Sally has built up an extensive celebrity client list. Each year she packs out theatres as people come to witness her gift. With her down to earth nature and infectious personality, Sally has attracted new audiences to the spiritual world.

This unique theatrical experience should leave you feeling uplifted and enlightened. Tickets £23.50 NOTE: Sally Morgan is investigational and the show is for the purpose of entertainment

Thursday 2 May 7.30pm

Plus Special Guests

Conductor Cristian Mandeal Piano Alexander Romanovsky

OMD

Tuesday 30 April 7.30pm

Leona Lewis

Since her rise to global fame, Leona’s voice has captivated millions across the world. She has broken countless chart records, with her 2010 ‘Labyrinth Tour’ winning critical acclaim as well as reinforcing her position as one of the most successful British female artists of all time. Leona follows up her two number one albums with Glassheart, showcasing the power and intimacy of her voice. Tickets £55 – £35

Following their 2010 return with the album ‘History of Modern’ and a successful world tour, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark is back performing songs from their much anticipated new album, English Electric. Like material from History of Modern, the new songs will undoubtedly blend seamlessly with early hits Enola Gay, Souvenir, Joan of Arc and Sailing on the Seven Seas which remain the mainstay of the band’s exciting and vibrant live show. Tickets £32.50

The Hallé

With its numerous virtuosic hurdles, Rachmaninov’s 3rd Piano Concerto is one of the biggest challenges for concert pianists. It’s also an unforgettable live experience as you’ll discover when Ukrainian pianist Alexander Romanovsky lets his fingers loose on it. Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique tells the tale of a heartbroken young musician who attempts suicide, only to induce a series of hallucinatory visions of his beloved. One of the great orchestral thrill rides, it will be doubly gripping in the hands of Cristian Mandeal, a maestro with a brilliant ear for characterisation. Tickets £32 – £10

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Psychic Sally On The Road

Wednesday 1 May 7.30pm

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Friday 26 April 7.30pm

Saturday 4 May 8pm

Friday 3 May 7.30pm

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A New Era of Irish Dance is Born

Prodijig present Footstorm

Seven of the world’s best modern Irish Dancers join forces to smash boundaries, heralding a new era in Irish Dance. Prodijig, led by Alan Kenefick – perform their breathtaking debut show, Footstorm.

After the sell-out success of his ‘Sometimes Even the Devil Tells the Truth’, Reginald D Hunter returns with a brand new stand-up show. ‘Reginald D Hunter joins the top rank of stand-up comedians working today … flying in the face of received opinion in a way that is simply exhilarating … this is comedy of a rare scope’ ★★★★★ The Times

The group has wowed audiences with their crowd pleasing style and energy. Since their sensational ‘Got To Dance’ win, their unique style has taken the group from strength to strength with performances across the globe.

‘Nearer the knuckle than an over-sized sovereign ring’ Metro

Prodijig are Ciara McGillan, Andy O Reilly, Darren Casey, Dane McKiernan, Christina Havlin and Bobby Hodges.

Suitable for ages 16+

Tickets £35 – £17.50 34

Wednesday 15 May 7.30pm

Reginald D Hunter

‘Excitingly intelligent…comedy from the head and the heart, delivered with charm and control’ The Times Tickets £23

Wednesday 8 May 7.30pm

Nigel Kennedy

World-famous violinist, Nigel Kennedy, presents a typically maverick musical programme celebrating the music of Bach and Fats Waller. The concert begins with Bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin, after which Nigel is joined by an acoustic guitarist, a drummer and a double bass player to perform Kennedy’s own arrangements of the music of legendary Fats Waller.

‘Playing Bach and Fats Waller on one show is a dream for me – two amazing keyboard players, both masters of harmony and melody’ Nigel Kennedy Line up: Nigel Kennedy violin Jarek Smietana guitar Yaron Stavi bass Krzysztof Dziedzic drums

Tickets £39.50 – £19.50

BBC Philharmonic Discovering Sibelius

Conductor John Storgårds Presenter Stephen Johnson Sibelius’s Fourth Symphony is his most craggy and enigmatic. Its austere musical language suggests a time of crisis and it puzzled its first audiences. Nowadays, however, it’s regarded as one of his greatest achievements. Casting some light on this elusive masterpiece, BBC Radio 3 regular Stephen Johnson will be looking at the symphony against the background of Sibelius’s life and work and exploring its soundworld with live illustrations from the BBC Philharmonic before a full performance of the symphony. There’s also some lighter relief in the form of Grieg’s enchanting Lyric Suite. Tickets £10

Sunday 19 May 3pm

‘Coronation’

Sing-a-long-a Grease

The brand new sing-a-long screening of the classic film (starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John) is brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music. Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a T-Bird or a Pink Lady, but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go, for an evening where you are the stars and remember ‘GREASE is the word...’ Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. Tickets £15.50 Buy 10 and get the 11th free

Star of TV, stage and screen Jean Boht presents a concert of glorious music to celebrate sixty years since Her Majesty’s coronation with favourites including We’ll Meet Again, In the Mood, Sing Sing Sing, and The White Cliffs of Dover. The concert also includes a traditional singalong to favourites Calling All Workers, Knightsbridge March and Hang Out the Washing on the Siegfried Line as well as Jerusalem, There’ll Always Be An England, Rule Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory. Tickets £29.50 – £22 Groups (10+) Save 20% off top 2 ticket prices

Friday 24 May 7.30pm

Saturday 25 May 8pm

In this rich recital Cordelia Williams – one of the UK’s most exciting young pianists – performs five masterpieces spanning three centuries from Mozart’s reflective Adagio in B Minor to Ravel’s colourful Valses Nobles et Sentimentales. Liszt’s Après une Lecture de Dante lives up to its dramatic subject, whilst Beethoven’s final set of Bagatelles was his farewell to the piano. The concert ends with Schubert’s deeply expressive Sonata in C Minor, one of the undisputed masterpieces of the solo piano repertoire.

Qualmpeddler

Cordelia Williams

All proceeds from this concert will go towards the Royal Concert Hall’s Big Red Seat Appeal. Tickets £13.50

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world’s greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey.

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Saturday 18 May 7.30pm

Guest Singer Graham Bickley Conductor Gavin Sutherland Manchester Concert Orchestra Capital Voices choir

This show has all the classic Bill Bailey elements, trademark musical mash-ups, multi-lingual riffs, films, songs, philosophizing and silliness on a grand scale… plus one amazing owl.

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A 60th Anniversary Tribute in Music

‘Witty, clever and cheeky, Bailey was wickedly funny on every topic he broached’ Newcastle Herald (Australia) Tickets £25 NOTE: No Support. Latecomers will not be admitted.

Saturday 8 June 7.30pm

Box Office: 0115 989 5555

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Friday 31 May 8pm

Jimmy Carr – Gagging Order

Packed with one-liners, stories and jokes – some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable. Everybody’s welcome, just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh. Not suitable for under 16s.

Tickets £25 Please note – this is the same show as the 15 December 2012

Bernstein on Broadway

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor David Charles Abell Vocalists Mary Carewe, Sarah Eyden and Graham Bickley Join us for this celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s fabulous musicals in an evening full of the glitz and glamour of Broadway. This concert features music from all of the composer’s hit musicals West Side Story, On the Town, Candide and Wonderful Town. Conductor David Charles Abell is joined by an impressive line up of West End vocalists for a feast of favourite songs including New York, New York, Tonight, America, and A Little Bit in Love. With orchestral thrills delivered by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this is an evening that no Bernstein fan will want to miss. Tickets £35 – £10 Groups Discounts available NOTE: This concert is not part of the Subscription Series

Saturday 15 June 8pm

Tuesday 25 June 7.30pm

With a musical legacy spanning four decades and hits including Nights in White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon, The Story in Your Eyes, Isn’t Life Strange and I Know You’re Out There Somewhere, the group has sold over 55 million albums making them one of the top-selling touring bands ever.

An institution in American music – a nine-time Grammy-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Bonnie Raitt has undoubtedly changed the landscape of Soul, Rock, and Blues.

The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues are Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge. Tickets £39.50

Bonnie Raitt

Rolling Stone affirmed her impact, highlighting the ‘sheer verve and skill’ that have made her one of only two women among the ‘100 Greatest Guitarists’. Following the release of last year’s ‘Slipstream’ – her first album in 7 years – Raitt now tours, bringing her daring bluesy sound, inimitable slide guitar and soulful vocals to the UK. Tickets £33.50 & £28.50

Box Office: 0115 989 5555

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Andris Nelsons

Rambert Dance

Pre-Show Talk with Rambert’s Artistic Director, Mark Baldwin

Shakespeare – Discover More

Cost: FREE

The Winter’s Tale Pre-Show Talk

Specialist workshops that enhance student’s knowledge of the production in support of their GCSE studies. Workshops include character development and text interpretation.

Wednesday 29 May 6.30pm

For more details please see the ‘Get Involved’ section at www.trch.co.uk

Thursday 7 March 6.30pm

Tuesday 26 March 6.30pm Upper Circle Foyer Cost: FREE

Reserve your places through our Box Office

Over 55s Dance Workshop Thursday 7 March 10am – 11.30am

Twelfth Night Pre-Show Talk

Theatre Royal Stage Cost: £5 per person

Upper Circle Foyer Cost: FREE

This workshop is suitable for all levels and a great chance to work with Rambert in a fun and supportive environment.

Photo by Alan Fletcher

Education & Community

Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tours Saturdays 10.30am – 16 March, 20 April, 18 May & 1 June Cost: £6 from Box Office

Suitable for all ages, Ezekial Bone’s Magic Lantern Backstage Tour gives you the chance to explore behind-the-scenes at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall.

Thursday 30 May 11am – 12.30

Page to Stage School Workshops

Theatre Royal Stage Cost: £4

Working directly with the Assistant Director, this is an opportunity for GCSE students and above to engage directly with Shakespeare and the work of Propeller.

Friday 31 May

Post-Show Discussion

RSC – The Winter’s Tale

Wednesday 27 March 11am – 12noon

Page to Stage Schools Workshop

Theatre Royal Stage Cost: FREE, but places need to be reserved through Box Office

Or alternatively, contact: David Longford, Education Manager 0115 989 5531 david.longford@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Thursday 28 March

Post-Show Discussion

Caroline Pope, Education Officer 0115 989 5627 caroline.pope@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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Propeller

Stay behind after the show and join us for a free half-hour Q&A with members of the cast.

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Both talks are from Dr Peter Kirwan – Lecturer in Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama at the University of Nottingham. This is an opportunity for Shakespeare students, as well as general audience goers, to learn more about the history of these plays and their relevance to contemporary audiences.

Blood Brothers Workshops

Stay behind after the show and join us for a free half-hour Q&A with members of the cast.

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How to book your tickets In Person

Box Office open Monday to Saturday 9am – 8.30pm On Sundays the Box Office will open 1 hour prior to the performance The Box Office is situated in the Royal Concert Hall foyer on South Sherwood Street.

General Information

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. Please note that all concessions and discounts are subject to availability, and cannot be applied retrospectively.

By Phone

0115 989 5555 Monday – Saturday 9am – 8.30pm

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).

Groups

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Schools

0115 989 5627 Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

By Post

Make cheques payable to ‘The Royal Centre’

Address

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Leave your car at home and take the tram or any Nottingham City Transport bus* to the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall. Buy a Royal Ticket for just £1 return and you’ll fly through the traffic, leaving plenty of time for a relaxing bite to eat or pre-show drink. Each Royal Ticket is valid until midnight too, so there’s no need to rush off straight after the show. Simply add a Royal Ticket to your next booking either in person at our Box Office, by phone on 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk * Valid on any NCT bus except 26/100 past Carlton-leWillows School and 1 past Clifton Pastures. PLEASE NOTE: From 1 April 2013 the price of a Royal Ticket will increase to £2 return.

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EASY TRAVEL TO GREAT SHOWS

Off-site visit & transport solutions for schools & community groups

Need a bus for your visit to the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall? Why Nott? Transport offers affordable, high-quality transport solutions from reputable, risk-assessed providers. If you want to take advantage of these excellent rates then visit www.mynottingham.gov.uk/whynott

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Box Office Information

Online

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Access Information for the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

We aim to make every customer’s visit as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Please advise us of your needs at the time of booking and our box office staff will do everything they can to help.

For a comprehensive guide to our access facilities please visit www.trch.co.uk/access, call our Access Office on 0115 989 5609, or email enquiry@trch.co.uk.

Access Guide

Physical Access

Wheelchair spaces are available in both the Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall. Scooters and large size wheelchairs may require more space so please advise us of your needs at the time of booking. There is a lift in the Royal Concert Hall to all levels. We currently have no lift in the Theatre Royal. Reduced price tickets are available to customers with disabilities, subject to status and availability. If you are unable to attend a performance unless accompanied, we can offer a discount on your companion’s ticket, too. Our box office staff are happy to advise you based on your individual circumstances. For detailed information about disabled parking visit www.trch.co.uk/access

Hearing Assistance

Both the Theatre Royal and the Royal Concert Hall have an infra-red Sennheiser transmission system to relay sound to customers with impaired hearing. For more information visit www.trch.co.uk/access We offer Captioned performances to customers with impaired hearing where dialogue and lyrics are displayed in English text at the side of the stage. We also offer a choice of Sign Language Interpreted Performances for BSL users. Details are listed opposite.

Assistance Dogs are welcome in both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. Please let us know if you wish to use our dog sitting service at the time of booking.

Alternative Formats

Our brochure is available in Braille, Large Print, Audio CD, Word or PDF format. To request a copy, visit our website at www.trch.co.uk or call our Access Officer on 0115 989 5609.

Our pre-show Touch tours offer visually impaired customers a unique opportunity to go on to the stage and explore the set, costumes and props before the performance. Please contact our Access Office on 0115 989 5609 or via our website www.trch.co.uk/access for more information.

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Opera North – Otello Saturday 23 March 7.30pm Touch Tour at 6.15pm RSC – The Winter’s Tale Saturday 30 March 2.30pm Touch Tour 12.30 – 1pm

Sign Language Interpreted

Access Excellence Award

The Access Excellence Award was created to raise industry awareness of the regulations and to reward excellence of service for organisations that are embracing an inclusive approach and are making a big difference. We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Bronze Award for Access Excellence 2012.

For access enquiries Please call: 0115 989 5609 or visit www.trch.co.uk/access

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Audio Described

One Man, Two Guvnors Saturday 2 February 2.30pm Touch Tour – 1pm

Blood Brothers Saturday 20 April 2.30pm Touch Tour time to be confirmed

Blind & Partially Sighted Customers

Audio Described performances offer a live commentary via headphones for blind or partially sighted customers. Details are listed opposite.

Access Performances

Rambert Dance Thursday 7 March 7.30pm Interpreter – Angie Newman Blood Brothers Friday 19 April 7.30pm Interpreter – Russ Andrews

Propeller – The Taming of the Shrew Friday 31 May 7.30pm Interpreter – Janet Guest

Captioned

One Man, Two Guvnors Friday 1 February 7.30pm RSC – The Winter’s Tale Saturday 30 March 2.30pm Blood Brothers Saturday 20 April 2.30pm The Mousetrap Saturday 18 May 2.30pm

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To Join or Renew

• Substantial Savings on tickets – Look out for Royal Friends discounted performances within the brochure

Online at www.trch.co.uk/royalfriends or contact the Box Office on

• N o Booking Fee on all tickets purchased saving you 5% off your bookings • Priority Brochure Mailing – Receive the brochure before the general public • Regular E-Updates – Find out about venue news and what’s booking in

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Gift Memberships Please contact Emma Hustwait on 0115 721 0692 or e-mail

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Further Information

• Meet the Cast – An exclusive opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars • 4 Free Tour Passes – Explore behind the scenes of our two venues (subject to availability). • Save 10% at the Theatre Royal Restaurant – plus many other City Centre Discounts

For information about the unique benefits of these packages please visit www.trch.co.uk/royalfriends or telephone Claire Brown on 0115 989 5628

Discounts apply for up to 2 people / 4 people for Family Memberships per production Bronze Standard Membership

£35

Bronze Family Membership

£55

Bronze Student Membership

£25

With the Bronze Membership starting at just £25 – this scheme makes an ideal gift for an arts-loving friend, or family member whatever the occasion. Even if you only occasionally visit the Theatre Royal, you’ll recoup the cost of the membership with the excellent ticket discounts and no booking fees. Join either the Royal Friends Gold or Silver membership and enjoy even more exclusive benefits.

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The Restaurant, Celebration Packages and Conferencing

Food Glorious Food The Restaurant

The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal offers an elegant and intimate dining experience for both Royal Concert Hall and Theatre Royal customers. Perfectly placed on the Theatre’s Dress Circle level, we are privileged to be the only Restaurant which can offer you the choice to return to your table at the interval to enjoy your dessert and coffee or simply to finish your wine. Our award-winning catering partners, Kudos, devise a regularly changing seasonal menu for The Restaurant, complemented by a carefully selected wine list. Each freshly made dish is created using only the best of ingredients and, wherever possible, locally sourced produce.

Opening times

Two hours before performance – usually 12 noon for matinees and 5.30pm for evening performances.

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 or e-mail helen.wybrew@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Conferencing and Banqueting

The Green Room café bar

Situated on the Theatre Royal’s ground floor level, The Green Room café bar is the perfect place to meet for great value bar meals and light bites and to enjoy a pre-show or interval drink.

We also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions; from bespoke celebrations to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates.

Matinee: 12 noon – 11pm (business dependant) Evening: 5pm – 11pm

For information on Conferencing and Banqueting please contact Kate Collins on 0115 989 5530 or e-mail kate.collins@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

For further information, or to book a table, call 0115 989 5569 or e-mail nottinghamroyal@kudosknowhow.co.uk

EXCITING NEWS

Opening times

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The Royal Concert Hall were runners up for ‘Best Conference Venue 2012’ as part of the ‘Nottinghamshire Star Awards.

We are proud to work with all our Royal Partners – Diamond Royal Partners:

Join our established and successful scheme and let us create a bespoke Royal Partnership for your business.

Royal Partners benefit from: • The best seats at every performance • Advance show announcements, priority bookings and ticket reservations • Discounted tickets and complimentary programmes • Flexible hospitality opportunities; from canapé and champagne receptions and four course meals, to simple interval drinks and ice creams • Access to exclusive promotional platforms to target our Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall audiences • Unique PR opportunities

Sapphire Royal Partners:

• Prominent acknowledgment of your support in our season brochures, programmes and website

Emerald Royal Partners:

• Invitations to exclusive launch events and guest nights • No booking fees

French Living Restaurant

Business Opportunities

Place your business centre stage by forming a Royal Partnership with the East Midlands finest entertainment venue

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For further information please contact Sara Newnes on 0115 989 5505 or email sara.newnes@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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Nottingham City Centre

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 Royal and Royal Concert Hall. For bus times call Nottingham City Transport on 0115 950 6070, Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelineastmidlands.co.uk

Tram

The tram stops directly outside the Theatre Royal and runs every 10 minutes until midnight. For information call 0115 942 7777 or e-mail info@thetram.net

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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.

Taxi

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Our preferred taxi partner is DG Cars. To book a taxi call 0115 9500 500, visit them on-line at www.dgcars.co.uk or call them for free from one of the phones in the Theatre Royal bar or Royal Concert Hall foyer.

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How To Find Us

Leave your car at home and use the bus or tram to get to the theatre. Buy a Royal Ticket redeemable at all tram stops and on all Nottingham City bus routes. See page 39 inside for further information.