Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Dec-Mar 2010 Brochure by Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

ROSAMUND PIKE, Hedda Gabler

December 2009 - March 2010

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Fe Fi Fo Fum, I smell a panto that’s full of fun! Following the record-breaking success of last year’s production of Cinderella, don’t leave it any longer to book your tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk! Heading the cast of this fabulous pantomime are Paul Zerdin and Nigel Havers, along with Jenna Louise Coleman from ITV’s Emmerdale. The magical adventure tale will be brought to life from page to stage featuring the awesome Giant Blunderbore - the biggest giant in pantoland! Christmas is not Christmas without a visit to the theatre, so book now to get the seats of your choice for this must-see show. Outstanding value for money means that you won’t have to sell the family cow to enjoy the spectacular pantomime at the Theatre Royal this forthcoming festive season.

December 2009 Sat 5 Sun 6

2.30 2.00

7.15 5.30

Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9 Thu 10 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13

No Performances 1.30 7.15 1.30 7.15 1.30 7.15 1.30 7.15 2.30 7.15 2.00 5.30

Mon 14 Tue 15 Wed 16 Thu 17 Fri 18 Sat 19 Sun 20

No Performances 1.30 7.15 1.30 7.15 1.30 7.15 No Performances 2.30 7.15 2.00 5.30

Mon 21 Tue 22 Wed 23 Thu 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27

2.30 7.15 2.30 7.15 2.30 7.15 2.30 No Performances 2.30 7.15 2.00 5.30

Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 30 Thu 31

2.30 2.30 2.30 2.00

7.15 7.15 7.15 5.30

January 2010 Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3

No Performances 2.30 7.15 2.00 AD 5.30

Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Sun 10

No Performances 7.15 1.30 7.15 1.30 7.15 7.15 AD 2.30 CP 7.15 2.00 SLIP 5.30

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

No Performances 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15 SLIP 2.30 7.15 2.00 5.30 1.30 SLIP 1.30

Audio Described Performances Discounts available for Sun 3 Jan 2pm, and Fri 8 Jan 7.15pm. Sign Language Interpreted Performances Discounts available for Sun 10 Jan 2pm, Wed 13 Jan 1.30pm, and Fri 15 Jan 7.15pm. Captioned Performances Sat 9 Jan 2.30pm

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PRICES SAT 19 DEC – SUN 3 JAN (& ALL SAT PERFS.) Stalls £22 £20 £18 Dress Circle £22 £20 Upper Circle £20 £18 Balcony £14 £12 SAT 5 – THU 17 DEC (EXCL. SAT PERFS.) Stalls £21 £19 £17 Dress Circle £21 £19 Upper Circle £19 £17 Balcony £13 £11 TUE 5 - SUN 17 JAN 2010 (EXCL. SAT PERFS.) Stalls £20 £18 £16 Dress Circle £20 £18 Upper Circle £18 £16 Balcony £12 £10

SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £5 in the Stalls & Upper Circle, and £2.50 in the Dress Circle for Tue 5 & Thu 7 Jan 7.15pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle. Concessions do not apply to performances marked in blue Groups (20+) Top price tickets in the Stalls £19 for red performances, and £18 for green performances School Parties (10+) All tickets £9 for red midweek matinee performances, and £8.50 for green midweek matinee performances with one free teacher per 10 tickets purchased Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee

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PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & WED 2pm Stalls £37.50 £35 Dress Circle £37.50 £35 Upper Circle £35 £31.50 Balcony £23 £16.50

£31.50

FRI 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stalls £39.50 £38 £34 Dress Circle £39.50 £38 Upper Circle £38 £34 Balcony £25 £18.50

SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £4 in the Stalls & Upper Circle & £2.50 in the Dress Circle for Tue 2 & Wed 3 Feb 7.30pm

The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything, hits the road in top gear in a brand new high flying tour. With a cast, orchestra and crew of 100 (including ten dogs), sensational sets and stunning special effects, this actionpacked adventure is the story of the magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, and his two children Jeremy and Jemima, alongside Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, all try and outwit the dastardly Baron and the famously evil Childcatcher. Bursting with magical songs including Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and the Oscar nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the production has been nominated for three Olivier Awards, won Best Musical in the 2002 Variety Awards, been nominated for five Tony Awards on Broadway and won the coveted Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Family Show in 2006. This ravishing award-winning show is guaranteed to be the most exciting theatrical event of the year. There has never been a better show and a better time to cheer up your family! DON’T LET IT TAKE OFF WITHOUT YOU!

.....AND YES ... in this musical - the car - ACTUALLY FLIES!

Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Wed 2pm Over 60s Save £3 in the Stalls & £2 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Wed 2pm Group (15+) £4 off top price, and £3 off 2nd and 3rd price bands School Parties (10+) All tickets £18 for Wed 2pm with one free teacher per 20 tickets purchased (applies to the Stalls & Upper Circle) Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee

Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances - see page 39 for details See page 34 for details of Education and Community work relating to this show Supported by

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Monday 25 – Saturday 30 January PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £29 £26.50 Dress Circle £29 £26.50 Upper Circle £26.50 £24 Balcony £15 £12 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£22 £22 £20 £14

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £31 Dress Circle £31 Upper Circle £28.50 Balcony £16

£24

£20 £20 £18 £11

£18

£28.50 £28.50 £26 £13

£26

SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle on Mon & Thu 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Family Ticket £80 for 4 tickets (max 2 adults). Applies Mon and Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2 in the Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% in the Stalls & Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Schools (10+) All tickets £10 in the Stalls and Upper Circle with one free teacher per 20 seats booked. Applies Wed 2pm Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee

The Nutcracker - Mon, Tue 7.30pm, Wed 2pm & 7.30pm Romeo and Juliet - Thu 7.30pm The Sleeping Beauty – Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Former Bolshoi Ballet soloist and choreographer Victor Smirnov-Golovanov founded Moscow City Ballet in 1988. This company has become one of Russia’s most successful touring companies throughout the world, and a regular visitor to the UK. The company, accompanied by the Moscow City Ballet Orchestra, will perform a popular classical repertoire including The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet and The Sleeping Beauty.

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Monday 22 – Saturday 27 February PRICES

DAILY TELEGRAPH

MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £33 £31 Dress Circle £33 £31 Upper Circle £31 £29 Balcony £20 £15 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£24 £24 £21.50 £17

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £35 Dress Circle £35 Upper Circle £32 Balcony £21

£29

£21.50 £21.50 £19 £14

£19

£32 £32 £29 £16

£29

SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)

BILL KENWRIGHT presents

No concessions in the Balcony or for Fri & Sat 7.30pm performances All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee

Music by

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER JIM STEINMAN

Lyrics by

In a twist of fate the bright-eyed and youthful Swallow discovers a mysterious man hiding in her family’s barn. When she asks for his identity the first words he utters are ‘Jesus Christ’, and it’s as though her prayers have been answered. While the rest of the townspeople are searching for a fugitive escaped from jail, Swallow gathers the town’s children who make a pact to protect their new-found saviour from the cruelties of the outside world. Whistle Down the Wind shows how powerful love can be when the innocence of childhood collides with the cynicism of the adult world. In a combination of award-winning songs, including Boyzone’s International hit No Matter What, powerful staging and storytelling, this show is a record-breaking theatrical sensation that is both mesmerizing and moving.

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SPRING 2010

La Bohème

Ruddigore

Così fan tutte

Giacomo Puccini

Gilbert & Sullivan

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Tuesday 9 March 7.30pm

Wednesday 10 March 7.30pm T

Thursday 11 March 7pm T

Friday 12 March 7.30pm

Saturday 13 March 7.30pm T

NEW PRODUCTION Set in 1950s Paris, this production of Puccini’s masterpiece of young love and heartbreak is as fluid and detailed as a film. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, famed for her stage production and film of the musical Mamma Mia! And, for Opera North, the multi-award winning Peter Grimes. With its vivid portrayal of the verve of Parisian life, the excitement of falling in love and the desolation of loss, this is a Bohème high on emotion. Get the tissues ready – you’ll need them. Conductor: Richard Farnes (Tue) Geoffrey Paterson (Fri) Original Director: Phyllida Lloyd Revival Director: Peter Relton Sung in Italian with English titles Lasts approximately 2 hours 15 minutes

A reluctant villain, a modest maiden, amiable ghosts and scary professional bridesmaids, Gilbert and Sullivan make merry in this witty burlesque melodrama. When shy Robin Oakapple is exposed as rightful inheritor of a witch’s curse, he must commit a crime a day or die in agony. His romance looks doomed but the trouble really starts when his feeble crimes drag his ancestors back from the dead.

Is there an opera that contains more music of sheer beauty than Così fan tutte? This period production starts with a casual bet that the fiancées of two young men won’t stay faithful if put to the test. Putting naïve notions of romantic love under the microscope, this is the perfect operatic comedy.

This new production will have a distinctively Opera North freshness of approach, whilst fully embracing the spirit of G&S’s topsy-turvy invention.

Conductor: Justin Doyle Director: Tim Albery Sung in English Lasts approximately 3 hours

‘Go to this production: there are lots of good Cosìs, but this is in a class apart’ The Spectator

Conductor: John Wilson Director: Jo Davies Sung in English Lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

SEASON TICKET PACKAGES – save up to 12.5% Book advance tickets for the rest of the year and save up to 12.5%. Forthcoming productions include Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda and Dvořák’s Rusalka. For more details call the Box Office on 0115 989 5555. T Talk Opera Pre-Show Talks To discover what to listen out for and the thinking behind the productions, come along to a FREE pre show talk held in the Len Maynard suite on the evening of the performance. (Places are free to ticket holders, but must be booked in advance through the Box Office). Ruddigore talk from 6.30pm – 7pm, Così fan tutte from 6pm - 6.30pm. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPERA NORTH AT www.operanorth.co.uk

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Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 March PRICES Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£45 £54 £40 £23

£37 £48 £32 £14.50

£27 £40

SAVE MONEY Under 18s 50% off (Tue – Fri) Registered Unwaged 50% discount (Tue – Fri) School Bookings (10+) 50% discount in the Balcony with one free teacher place per 20 pupils booked (Tue – Fri) Group bookings (8+) 20% off Retired Over 60 10% discount (Tue – Fri) Disabled People 50% discount with one free place for essential companion (Stalls only) Under 26s (from 6pm on the day) Stalls seats £5 Students £10 Stalls (full time students only) Concession Holders (from 6pm on the day) 24 seats available at £10 each (max 2 per person)

Photo: Moy Williams

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Monday 1 – Saturday 6 March

Robert Bathurst in Noël Coward‘s Classic Comedy

PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23 £21 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £15 £12 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£19

£19 £19 £17 £13

£17 £17 £15 £11

£15

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 Dress Circle £25 Upper Circle £23 Balcony £17

£23 £23 £21 £13

£21

SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2 in the Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 seats booked Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee

Belinda Lang

Serena Evans

Emma Davies

Virginia Stride

Set in the glamorous world of theatre Present Laughter is a gloriously witty portrait of the life that whirled round Noël Coward in his heyday, sparkling from start to finish with cut-glass humour and spectacular repartee. Starring Robert Bathurst (Emma, Cold Feet, Hornblower) as the successful, self-obsessed actor, Garry Essendine with Belinda Lang (who also directs), Serena Evans, Emma Davies and Virginia Stride. With razor-sharp wit, dazzlingly funny dialogue, captivating characters and fabulous sets & costumes, this deliciously wicked confection will delight all lovers of great comedy.

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Monday 15 – Saturday 20 March Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23 £21 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £15 £12 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£19

£19 £19 £17 £13

£17 £17 £15 £11

£15

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 Dress Circle £25 Upper Circle £23 Balcony £17

£23 £23 £21 £13

£21

WEST END HIT including the ORIGINAL cast Enjoy is set in Leeds where an ageing couple are living in the city’s last back-to-back. With the demolition of the area in progress, Wilf and Connie are soon to be re-housed in a brand new maisonette with a waste disposal unit and non-slip vinyl flooring. When a sociologist comes to observe them in their daily life, normality takes a decidedly atypical turn… A dream cast includes Alison Steadman (Abigail’s Party, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice - for which she won an Olivier Award), and David Troughton, a veteran of many landmark RSC and National Theatre productions, and currently starring alongside Kevin Spacey in the Old Vic’s production of Inherit the Wind.

‘A rich and wondrous play...a joyous production!’ * * * * * ‘Wildly funny...hugely entertaining’ * * * * Independent

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Monday 22 – Saturday 27 March PRICES

Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents

ROSAMUND PIKE in

HEDDA GABLER By Henrik Ibsen Directed by Adrian Noble Designed by Anthony Ward

MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23 £21 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £15 £12 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£19

£19 £19 £17 £13

£17 £17 £15 £11

£15

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 Dress Circle £25 Upper Circle £23 Balcony £17

£23 £23 £21 £13

£21

SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one Mon 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 seats booked Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee

‘Ibsen’s magnificent play …grips like a thriller’ Daily Telegraph

Thrilling , enigmatic, destructive, Hedda Gabler is one of theatre’s most irresistible heroines. Returning from her honeymoon and already bored with her marriage, Hedda finds herself caught between the brilliant but dissolute Eilert Loevborg and the clutches of the predatory Judge Brack. As a shocking path of destruction unfolds, there can be only one outcome… International star of stage and screen Rosamund Pike is perhaps best known for her film portrayals of Bond villainess Miranda Frost in Die Another Day, and Jane Bennet in Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley. Rosamund is joined on stage by Tim McInnerny (Blackadder, Rogue Trader) as Judge Brack.

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Monday 29 March – Saturday 10 April BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £29.50 £27 Dress Circle £29.50 £27 Upper Circle £27 £24.50 Balcony £17 £13 WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony

£24.50

£23 £23 £20.50 £14

£20.50 £20.50 £18 £12

£18

FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £32.50 Dress Circle £32.50 Upper Circle £30 Balcony £19

£30 £30 £27.50 £15

£27.50

SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £10 in the Stalls and Upper Circle for Mon 29 & Tue 30 March 7.30pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for Mon – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Group (10+) Save 10% Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performances

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‘DEVASTATING. A MASTERPIECE. IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN IT, GO. IF YOU HAVE, GO AGAIN’ NEWS OF THE WORLD

Willy Russell’s, Blood Brothers tells the moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. The score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and Tell Me It’s Not True. Few musicals have received such acclaim as the award-winning Blood Brothers which recently celebrated its 21st year in London; no wonder it is ‘The musical for all time’.

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Feed your soul with a FREE lunchtime concert. Thursday 3 December: Classical piano from Gintaute Gataveckaite Wednesday 6 January: Nottinghamshire folk music from John Crawford and Richard Mecia Thursday 4 February: Trombone recital from Simon Lodge Thursday 11 March: Classical piano from Isata Kanneh-Mason All performances take place in the Theatre Royal Dress Circle Bar at 1pm. No ticket required. Drinks and refreshments available to purchase. For more information visit www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

The Grimethorpe Colliery Band Sunday 13 December 7.30pm / Tickets £19.50, £18 & £16.50 Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band performing your favourite classics with passion and style. ‘A thoroughly entertaining show and a must for all music enthusiasts!’ The Guardian

Bootleg Beatles Monday 14 December 8pm / Tickets £22.50 Re-live the sights and sounds of the sixties as the premier Beatles tribute band return with their spectacular two hour multi-media stage production featuring all the classic Beatles hits. Using film footage of the period the show traces the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool’s Cavern Club to The Apple Rooftop.

Nottinghamshire Children and Young People’s Services presents

A Christmas Concert Tuesday 15 December 7pm / Tickets £10 - £3 Concessions available Including seasonal music and carols performed by more than 200 talented young people from across Nottinghamshire, the concert features performances from the Nottinghamshire Youth Choir concert band, and Red Hot Band together with the Nottinghamshire Schools Choir. Come along and join in the festive fun.

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Nottingham Classics Christmas Concert

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Elin Manahan Thomas Wednesday 16 December 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Bernstein’s exuberant Candide Overture pops the corks as maestro Carl Davis conducts the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Liverpool Welsh Choral in a programme of Christmas classics. They are joined by Elin Manahan Thomas - one of the most sought-after sopranos of her generation - who performs pieces by Mozart and Handel as well as a host of festive favourites.

Best of the West End Thursday 17 December 7.30pm / Tickets £21, £19 & £16 Starring four leading West End artists, accompanied by the West End Theatre Orchestra, the programme will feature hit songs from musicals past and present, plus some seasonal favourites to put you in the Christmas spirit.

Only Men Aloud A Christmas Concert Friday 18 December 7pm / Tickets £29.50, £26 & £20 Winners of Last Choir Standing, Only Men Aloud perform a very special Christmas-themed show, as well as songs from their first and second albums.

Family Carol Concerts Saturday 19 & Wednesday 23 December 7pm / Tickets £15 - £7.20 Concessions available. Children, Students & Disabled half price Carols for the choir, audience, and children in an evening of entertainment and participation. Come and enjoy the fun with the choir and the Thoresby Colliery Band in these spectacular and popular concerts.

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Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 December DON’T MISS THE CHRISTMAS PARTY OF THE YEAR!

PRICES THU 8pm, FRI & SAT 6pm Stalls £22.50 £20 Tier 1 £22.50 £20 Tier 2 £17.50 FRI & SAT 9pm Stalls £24.50 Tier 1 £24.50 Tier 2 £18.50

£21.50 £21.50

£17.50

£18.50

SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 on top price tickets for Thu 8pm Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls and Tier 1 Groups (6+) Save 5% in the Stalls and Tier 1 Groups (10+) Save 10% in the Stalls and Tier 1 Groups (20+) Save 20% in the Stalls and Tier 1 with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased Family Ticket £60 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on Stalls tickets Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in Tier 2 All tickets subject to a credit/debit card booking fee

‘Definitely a night to remember’ Eastbourne Herald

MORE BAUBLES THAN YOU CAN SHAKE YOUR TAIL-FEATHER AT! Grab your shades, pork pie hats and Christmas crackers as The Blues Brothers Xmas Party presents Jake and Elwood live on stage with the magnificent Blues Band. Guaranteeing a magical journey through those classic rhythm and blues hits made famous by Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi’s lovable rogues - from tender ballads to rip-roaring party pieces, the line up is completed by the sensational Sisters of Soul – four sexy and sassy backing singers - who raise both the tempo and the temperature. Storming its way through hit after hit Soul Man, Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, Mustang Sally, and Jailhouse Rock, don’t miss the Christmas party of the year.

‘Undoubtedly one of the most innovative and entertaining shows that I have come across’ The Stage

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra Sunday 20 December 5pm / Tickets £17.50, £15 & £13 Ray McVay presents a new show bringing back the sound, feel, and music of the 1940s. The show features Jan Messeder and Colin Anthony, as well as the Moonlight Serenaders and the swinging jazz sounds of the Uptown Hall Gang.

Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Christmas Special Hosted by Johnny Vegas Monday 21 December 7.30pm / Tickets £20 Star of Ideal, Benidorm, and those monkey adverts, Johnny Vegas introduces some of the finest comedians from the circuit including Jim Jeffries, Will Smith (TV star), and other big name guests to be confirmed. ‘The finest comic of the new generation’ Steve Coogan on Johnny Vegas

Celebrating Christmas with the Cantamus Choir Tuesday 22 December 7.30pm / Tickets £20, £15 & £12 Accompanist Philip Robinson Saxophonist Alistair Parnell Celebrating their 40th anniversary, this will be the senior choir’s first event in Nottingham since the summer tour of Malaysia where they took part in the ‘Voyage of Songs’ festival in Penang, and in concerts in Singapore.

That’ll Be the Day – Brand new 2009 Christmas show Sunday 27 December 7.30pm / Tickets £21, £18.50 & £15.50 That’ll Be The Day, returns with a brand new Christmas show. Featuring back to back, non-stop nostalgia classic gold hits from the 50s through to the 70s and mixed with all new feel-good comedy routines, this is a show not be missed.

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Christmas with the Rat Pack Monday 28 December 7.30pm / Tickets £27.50, £24.50 & £21.50 Take a trip back in time with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin as they perform at the famous Sands Hotel. Accompanied by the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band, the show features hit after classic Rat Pack hit, as well as some seasonal classics.

Abba Mania Tuesday 29 December 7.30pm / Tickets £22.50 Under 16s - All tickets half price If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce, or simply be entertained then Abba Mania is the show for you. Featuring favourites Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more classic Abba hits.

Ken Dodd Wednesday 30 December 7pm / Tickets £18.50, £16.50 & £15.50 Don’t miss a truly tattifilarious evening of laughter and songs with a comic genius and showbiz legend.

sinfonia ViVA - New Year’s Eve Classical Gala Thursday 31 December 7.30pm Tickets £29, £22, £19, £17, £13 & £7.50 Nicholas Kok returns to conduct sinfonia ViVA in this popular end of year celebration. The programme features Vaughan-Williams’ evocative Lark Ascending, Walton’s magisterial Crown Imperial, as well as Coates’ Knightsbridge March, and of course it wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without a generous helping of the spirit of Vienna captured by members of the City’s waltz king family, The Strausses.

Royal Concert Hall Seating Plan

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Women’s Institute

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Johann Strauss Gala Saturday 2 January 7.30pm / Tickets £25.50, £22 & £19 Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with a selection of Strauss favourites including Blue Danube Waltz, Radetzky March, Champagne Polka, Perpetuum Mobile and The Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus. Starring the Johann Strauss Orchestra (directed in Viennese fashion by David Juritz); the Johann Strauss Dancers (in costumes of the period), together with beautiful soprano Caroline MacPhie.

Lesley Garrett Monday 4 January 7.30pm / Tickets £38.50, £34.50, £30.50 & £27.50 Discounts available to Friends of the Royal Centre & Groups Lesley Garrett presents a gala evening of songs to celebrate the New Year, as well as opera and classical arias. Accompanied by the Manchester Camerata, the programme will include music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Puccini, John Rutter, Karl Jenkins, Bach, and Verdi as well as featuring seasonal songs for the New Year.

Brendan Cole Live and Unjudged Tuesday 5 January 7.30pm / Tickets £29.50, £25, £22 & £17.50 Brendan Cole, star professional from BBC TV's Strictly Come Dancing, presents his own dynamic dance show. From the sensual moves of the tango, the elegance of the Viennese waltz, to a red hot blast of paso doble, Brendan with his guest championship dancers and West End MD Barry Robinson’s 14-piece band and singers, gives the ultimate modern take on ballroom.

Anton & Erin - Steppin’ Out Sunday 17 January 7.30pm / Tickets £36.50, £33.50 & £28.50 Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag display their ballroom magic in an exciting new show. The inimitable partnership from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will be joined by singer Graham Bickley, guest dancers and a live orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe. With music from Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin, the evening includes classic hits Let’s Face the Music and Dance and Strike up the Band.

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One Night of Queen Friday 22 January 7.30pm / Tickets £18 & £16 Celebrating 10 successful years, One Night of Queen continues to rock audiences worldwide from the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, to extensive tours of the USA. A stunning live concert will feature all the Queen classics including Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure, and Radio Ga Ga. ‘For one night only, Queen and Freddie Mercury came back to life’ Salt Lake Tribune (USA)

Nottingham Philharmonic New Year Family Concert

Never Mind the Weather! Saturday 23 January 7pm / Tickets £19 - £6 Concessions available. Family Tickets from £19 Guest Presenter Chris Jarvis Conductor Mark Heron Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra From winter with The Snowman, we move to a typical wet spring in which I'm Singin' in the Rain because the Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head. The sultry heat of Summertime brings Thunder and Lightning, plus popular classics by Mendelssohn and Beethoven, but no hurricanes - promise!

Joe Brown Thursday 28 January 7.30pm / Tickets £21.50, £19.50 & £17.50 Line up includes Pete Brown, Phil Capaldi, Neil Gauntlett and Mike Nichols Numerous musical styles are incorporated into this show from rockabilly, gospel, country, folk, and electric rock 'n' roll; all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent style and humour.

Hallé Sunday 31 January 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Conductor Markus Stenz Soprano Susan Gritton Mezzo-soprano Katarina Karneus Written for vast orchestra, choir and two soloists, Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony is an earth-shaking experience. The Hallé are joined by soprano, Susan Gritton, and former winner of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, mezzosoprano Katarina Karneus. This performance also features Colin Matthews’ new piece, Crossing the Alps, a powerful showcase for the Hallé’s choir.

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The Circus of Horrors - The Day of the Dead Monday 1 February 7.30pm / Tickets £26, £20 £17 & £12 Following The Asylum, The Circus of Horrors returns rocking and shocking with a brand new show, The Day of the Dead. Join ringmaster Doktor Haze backed by devil driven rock n’ roll from the The Interceptors from Hell, a huge, uncontrollable cast, and the most daring and bizarre circus acts around.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Thursday 4 February 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Conductor Andris Nelsons Violin Baiba Skride After blowing the roof off with Mussorgsky’s devilish Night on Bare Mountain, the CBSO are joined by violinist Baiba Skride, for Shostakovich’s steely First Violin Concerto, written in defiance of Stalin. Concluding the concert is Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony, a gripping emotional journey full of the composer’s trademark big tunes.

Dave Gorman Saturday 13 February 8pm / Tickets £18.50 Widely acclaimed as the pioneer of documentary comedy, Dave Gorman has gone back to his roots as a straight up, one-man-and-amic stand-up whose material is ‘mercilessly sharp and original’ (The Times).

Raw Talent Sunday 14 February 6pm / Tickets £12.50 in advance. £19 on day of performance This family concert features some of the top performers from the UK music scene. The concert also includes the much anticipated ‘Talent Showcase Grand Finale’ with performers from around the region competing for a prize fund and a singles record deal. NOTE: Performers pictured from previous Raw Talent events.

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Czech National Symphony Orchestra Tuesday 16 February 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Conductor Libor Pešek Violin Charlie Siem Smetana’s bustling overture, The Bartered Bride, is the prelude to Bruch’s passionate Violin Concerto No.1, performed here by young British violinist, Charlie Siem. Two distinctive Czech works complete the programme. Dvorák’s lively Slavonic Dances contrast sharply with Janácek’s Taras Bulba, a gritty portrait of the Cossack leader and his battle-scarred sons.

Sinatra at the Sands Thursday 18 February 7.30pm / Tickets £22.50, £20.50 & £18.50 With a 17-piece Big Band Orchestra, Stephen Triffitt offers a glimpse of the genius that was Frank Sinatra. Considered to be one of the world’s finest Sinatra performers, experience an evening of hip musical mastery.

The Vanessa Millar School of Dancing Friday 19 & Saturday 20 February 7pm / Tickets £12.50 Concessions £11 Presenting magic all-Disney music in a show suitable for all ages, this show is packed with different styles of dance; the youngest performer just 2 years old! And who knows, you might even see some Disney characters.

Slurp! Crunch! Chew! Saturday 20 February 11am, 1.30pm & 3pm / Tickets £6.50 Fill your tummies with a musical feast. Join your host Beanie Bear and gently introduce your children to the instruments of the orchestra through songs, stories and audience participation. Led by musical maestro Alasdair Malloy and performed by professional musicians from sinfonia ViVA.

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Time Machine - A Musical Journey Saturday 27 February 7.30pm / Tickets £17, £13 & £10. Concessions available. Students £5 Nottingham Youth Orchestra celebrates its 25th year. Travel with us to the medieval mysteries of Carmina Burana; the tribulations of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, and Russian victory in the 1812 Overture. Then leap forwards travelling Who knows where with the Doctor. The orchestra is joined by a massed choir from local schools.

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Wednesday 3 March 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Conductor John Storgårds Piano Ronald Brautigam

Mozart’s spellbinding overture to The Magic Flute sets the scene for Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto whose grand scale earned it the nickname, ‘The Emperor’. It’s the perfect showcase for the renowned Dutch pianist, Ronald Brautigam. The Danish composer, Carl Nielsen wrote that ‘Music is Life and, like it, Inextinguishable’ and his Fourth Symphony projects this energy throughout, from its explosive opening to the duelling timpani at the end.

Lee Mack - Going Out Thursday 4 March 8pm / Tickets £18.50 EXTRA DATE Saturday 22 May 8pm Critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage with a hotly anticipated new show.

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Rotary Charity Concert Saturday 6 March 7.30pm / Tickets £16 - £6 Concessions available Conductor Mark Heron Piano Alexandra Dariescu Music from four operas in four very different styles moving from the powerful passions of Verdi’s Force of Destiny, to the seductive waltzes of Richard Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier via Die Fledermaus and Parsifal. The centrepiece is Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto, as extreme in its emotions as any opera. Supported by Rotary District 1220 in aid of Rotary Charities.

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The Charley Boorman Show Friday 12 March 7.30pm / Tickets £18.50 The actor, adventurer and author takes a break from travelling with a brand new live show. Star of The Long Way Round, The Long Way Down and By Any Means hosts an evening of stories, anecdotes and tales from his worldwide escapades. Over 16s only

Pasión de Buena Vista Saturday 13 March 7.30pm / Tickets £25.50, £22.50 & £19.50 Filled with hot rhythms, delicate dances, and beautiful melodies, Pasión de Buena Vista features three top Cuban singers, dancers from the Tropicana Club in Havana and an eight-piece band, as well as beautiful costumes, stage-backdrop and projections. This show is sure to infect you with the heat and passion of Cuba.

Newton Faulkner Sunday 14 March 7.30pm / Tickets £17.50 Brit-nominated acoustic guitar virtuoso Newton Faulkner performs songs from his second album, Rebuilt by Humans, as well as from his Top 40 million-selling album, Hand that Built Robots.

Chris Rea - Still So Far To Go Monday 15 March Doors 7pm / Tickets £29.50 Chris Rea returns to the Royal Concert Hall following his sell-out 2008 visit.

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sinfonia ViVA Tuesday 16 March 7.30pm / Tickets £30 - £9 Conductor André de Ridder Piano Freddy Kempf Leading British pianist, Freddy Kempf, returns with Schumann’s evergreen Piano Concerto. Framing it is a trio of contrasting pieces. Fringeflower, by Anna Meredith, evokes the colours of a Chinese flower whilst Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin is a poignant suite for solo oboe and orchestra. Finally, Beethoven’s Second Symphony recalls the music of Mozart and Haydn whilst pushing against their Classical boundaries.

Ronan Keating - Songs For My Mother Wednesday 17 March 7.30pm / Tickets £30 Ronan takes to the stage to perform songs from his album Songs For My Mother as well as some of his greatest hits.

The Hollies Friday 19 March 7.30pm / Tickets £23.50 & £21.50 Tony Hicks, Peter Howarth, Ian Parker, Steve Laurie, Ray Stiles, Bobby Elliott The Hollies return touring with their new album, Then, Now, Always, as well as performing classic anthems from their long established career.

Dennis Locorriere Special guest Andy Fairweather-Low and The Low Riders Friday 26 March 7.30pm / Tickets £22, £20 & £18 The voice behind Dr Hook is back to perform all the classic hits.

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Jane McDonald Saturday 27 March 7.30pm / Tickets £27.50 & £24.50 Together with a talented line-up of musicians and singers, Jane McDonald presents an evening of music and laughter.

The Billy Fury Story – Halfway to Paradise Sunday 28 March 7.30pm / Tickets £20 Concessions £18.50 To mark the 50th anniversary of Billy Fury’s first single release, Maybe Tomorrow, Colin Gold and the original Fury’s Tornados pay tribute performing all 29 of the hit singles including Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, and Halfway to Paradise.

Peter Andre - The Revelation Tour Sunday 4 April 7.30pm / Tickets £50 (front 2 rows in Stalls) & £24 Peter Andre performs songs from his new album Revelation as well as previous hits.

The Forest Dream Team Show Thursday 29 April 7.30pm / Tickets £20 Who would you pick to be in Nottingham Forest's Best XI over the past 45 years? Join our expert panel of Forest legends John Robertson, Ian Storey-Moore, John McGovern, Steve Stone and Neil Webb (subject to availability) with host BBC Radio Five Live's Pat Murphy for an enjoyable evening of nostalgia as they debate Nottingham Forest’s ultimate ‘Dream Team’ line-up.

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COMING SOON TO THE THEATRE ROYAL Northern Ballet Theatre’s

Peter Pan Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 April / Tickets £32 - £10 Concessions available Northern Ballet Theatre’s popular production brings all the charm of this famous story to life. With music by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love), magical puppets, fairies and deathdefying feats of flying, this is a treat for young and old.

The Gruffalo Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 April / Tickets £10 Groups (10+) All tickets £8.50 with one free per 10 tickets booked ‘A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood...’ Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the Blue Peter award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (“a modern classic” Observer). Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild! Running time 55 minutes (no interval). See an online trailer at www.gruffalolive.com

When Harry Met Sally Monday 26 April – Saturday 1 May / Tickets £25 - £12 Concessions available Starring Sarah Jayne Dunn (Hollyoaks) Further cast to be announced. When Harry Met Sally is a delightful romantic comedy, adapted for the stage from one of the best romantic comedy films of all time. Featuring a soundtrack by Jamie Cullum, this show is the ultimate in feel-good theatre.

The Rocky Horror Show Monday 24 – Saturday 29 May / Tickets £32.50 - £12 Concessions available Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script. Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvicthrusting Time Warp, The Rocky Horror Show really is a non-stop party.

‘The sexiest and funniest show in town’ Evening Standard Be warned – the show has rude parts

The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal The Restaurant is located in the Dress Circle level of the Theatre Royal, and is open for most matinee and evening performances for Theatre, and Concert Hall shows.

The Green Room CafĂŠ Bar provides a restful and relaxing place to stop for a coffee, or something stronger, and is located on the ground floor of the Theatre Royal. For further information call 0115 989 5569 or email royalcentre-exec@lindleycatering.co.uk

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 the Weddings and Celebrations at www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk or contact Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501 helen.wybrew@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Weddings Steal the limelight on your wedding day, as you take your vows on either the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall stage. Whether a spectacular family celebration, or a small intimate event for a few friends, we will ensure your wedding day is the unique and unforgettable occasion you always wished for.

Conferencing and banqueting We also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions; from bespoke intimate family weddings to large-scale conferences for up to 2,500 delegates. For information on either Royal Weddings or Conferencing and Banqueting please contact Kate Collins on 0115 989 5530 or e-mail kate.collins@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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Community and Education Workshops, talks, events and performances for the young …… and the young at heart Royal Centre Summer School

Rambert Over 55s Dance Workshop

Highlights for the next season include …

THE MAGIC LANTERN BACKSTAGE TOURS Saturdays 6, 20 February, 6, 20, 27 March at 11am Tickets £4.50 from Box Office PLUS, Ezekial Bone’s ‘Light Night’ Magic Lantern Tour Friday 12 February, 10.30pm - midnight

STORYTELLING: A BEGINNER’S WORKSHOP Saturday 30 January 10.30am - 4.30pm, Len Maynard Suite Cost £30 (includes teas, coffees and buffet lunch) Graham Langley hosts an introduction to storytelling using visualisation, rhythm, drama and games. Participants will develop a range of storytelling expertise and the capacity to hold and tell a story. This workshop promises to be both fun and immensely rewarding. To book please contact David Longford, or for more information go to www.storytelling.uk.net

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG MUSIC WORKSHOPS Family Percussion Morning Saturday 13 February 11am & 12noon FREE – reserve your place with our Box Office. Join the musicians from the Chitty orchestra for two fun percussion sessions for all the family. There will be a range of instruments to strike and bang, based around songs from the show. Schools Percussion Workshops Monday 8 - Friday 12 February Workshops can take place at your school or the Royal Centre, with the musicians working with up to 60 children. For costs, timings and other information please visit www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk

For more information visit the education section on the Royal Centre website 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

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Friends of the Royal Centre

Friends

Gold & Silver

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Friends Membership

Looking for a way to see more of the fantastic productions and events on offer at the Royal Centre, at a price that suits your pocket? If that sounds just the ticket then join the Friends of the Royal Centre and take advantage of the following benefits:

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 newly created Silver or Gold Friends Packages.

• Excellent discounts for a minimum of 2 people 2 for 1 or substantial savings on selected performances. See individual shows for details.

Gold Membership - £125 per year

• Pay no credit/debit card booking fee when booking by phone or in person.

Subscription to the scheme for a year is an ideal gift for somebody whatever the occasion. Please send completed forms and payment to: -

• 10% discount at The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal and discounts at other City Centre restaurants and businesses. • Priority telephone booking line. Call our dedicated Friends booking line from Monday to Saturday, 9am – 8.30pm. • Priority Season Brochure. A priority mailing of the new season brochure so you can book your favourite seats first. • Regular updates. Find out about new shows on sale at the Royal Centre via regular e-mails and newsletters.

Silver Membership - £65 per year

Caroline Pope, Friends Co-ordinator, The Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND Call direct on 0845 872 0738 or e-mail caroline.pope@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Online booking forms available from ‘Friends’ section of website.

• Meet the Cast. An exclusive opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars! After the evening performance of selected shows approximately once a month. • Free Royal Centre Tours. Four free passes to explore the usually hidden areas of the Royal Centre.

Standard Membership - £30 (or £20 for under 26 / students) Family Membership - £50 (Four people, maximum two adults)

David Troughton, Alison Steadman, Enjoy

Blood Brothers

Moscow City Ballet, Sleeping Beauty

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Business Opportunities “Our Royal Partnership has generated more comments and sales for us than any other sponsorship” Hillside Medical Supplies

Do you need to raise your company profile? Or maybe you’re just looking for a fresh way to promote your business? Perhaps you want to reward your key customers and colleagues? Or explore opportunities to build lasting relationships with potential clients in an informal environment? Royal Partnerships is our established business scheme which supports local and regional businesses to achieve their marketing and hospitality objectives. We can help you generate greater brand awareness, encourage business loyalty and provide unique promotional opportunities to complement your plans.

If you are looking to entertain clients or reward your employees, we offer top class entertainment and exquisite hospitality opportunities.

Corporate Entertaining

Marketing Opportunities

Give your guests the VIP treatment and a fantastic evening of unrivalled top class entertainment in our fabulous venue. With 500 show nights per year in the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, we have a show for every taste that will give your guests an unforgettable night out in a relaxed environment.

Raise your company profile through the roof by aligning your brand with the Royal Centre. Our potential audience of 24,000 patrons per week means there is no better venue to start a partnership. Opportunities include:

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Meet your guests pre-show for drinks in our bar or one of our private suites

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Enjoy a delicious three course meal in our restaurant, with homemade dishes from our seasonal menu

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Take your seats and enjoy the show from the best view in the house (subject to availability)

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Complimentary programmes for your guests

Each Royal Partnership is bespoke to meet your exact requirements and budget, so let your business take centre stage at the Royal Centre.

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Logo presence in brochures, our website, plasma screens and programmes

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Direct Mail/E-campaigns

Show Sponsorship Do you want to connect with the target audience of one specific show? Then why not sponsor it? We can create an individual sponsorship package for any of our shows.

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Blood Brothers

Ronan Keating

Rosamund Pike, Hedda Gabler

Lee Mack

Our Partners Diamond Members

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Box Office Information

How to book your tickets ONLINE

ADDRESS

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Royal Centre Box Office, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND

IN PERSON

FREE MAILING LIST

Box Office open Monday to Saturday 8.30am - 8.30pm

For information about forthcoming events, please call the Box Office direct or e-mail margaret.spooner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Our friendly staff look forward to assisting you with ticket purchases, accessing information, and answering your queries. The Box Office is situated in the Royal Concert Hall foyer on South Sherwood Street.

BY PHONE 0115 989 5555 Monday – Saturday 8.30am - 8.30pm

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BABY TICKETS A Baby Ticket can be purchased for £1 for any infants under 2 who are not going to occupy a seat. A full ticket must be purchased for any child over the age of 2.

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. All cards accepted except for Electron and Solo. 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).

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

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Access Guide General Information for the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall The Royal Centre strives 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.royalcentre-nottingham and select the Access Overview page.

A 50% discount is offered on seats in the Stalls to customers with disabilities on most performances. Discounts are subject to status and availability.

Our Season brochures are available in Braille, Large Print, Audio CD and 'word' format. A 'word', pdf and audio format are also on our website.

We are is proud to be a part of Scene and Sound. Please visit the website for more information www.sceneandsound.co.uk

Access Information Physical Access Wheelchair spaces are located in the Stalls of both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall. 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.

Access Performances Audio Described Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 3 Jan 2pm Fri 8 Jan 7.15pm Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Thu 4 Feb 7.30pm Opera North - La BohĂ¨me Fri 12 March 7.30pm Touch Tour 6.15pm

Sign Language Interpreted Deaf & Hard of Hearing Patrons Both venues have a Sennheiser Infrared Transmission system. 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.

Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 10 Jan 2pm Wed 13 Jan 1.30pm Fri 15 Jan 7.15pm Interpreter - Sarah Gatford-Ball Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Mon 8 Feb 7.30pm Interpreter - Andy Higgins Opera North - Ruddigore Sat 13 March 7.30pm Interpreter - Mary Connell

Captioned Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 9 Jan 2.30pm Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Tue 16 Feb 7.30pm

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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 38 inside for further information.

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Nottingham is well served by many fast and frequent buses which stop in close proximity 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

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.

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.

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Follow signs for the city centre and the ‘Royal Zone’. There are several car parks within a 5 minute walk including Trinity Square Car Park, and the Crowne Plaza Hotel Car Park just off Wollaton Street. See map for further details.

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