May – August 2009
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Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 April PRICES TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £33 £30.50 £28 Tier 1 £33 £30.50 Tier 2 £20 £15 FRI 5pm Stalls Tier 1 Tier 2
welcome
Robert Sanderson
Managing Director The Royal Centre
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for the Tue 7.30pm performance Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Fri 8.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances
As always there is a wide variety of shows and events on offer with highlights including Kneehigh Theatre’s Brief Encounter, direct from the West End with a visually stunning multi-media interpretation of this classic love story; Stephen Daldry’s award-winning production of An Inspector Calls; the classic rock opera Quadrophenia; the return of one of the most popular musicals to visit the Royal Centre in recent history, Chicago; as well as a whole host of family performances throughout the summer months. And don’t forget there is still time to book for some of the terrific productions this April including the devilishly sexy The Witches of Eastwick, and the RSC’s The Tempest, which has been thrilling audiences in South Africa prior to its UK tour.
Best Wishes
£21.50 £21.50 £14
FRI 8.30pm & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £35 £32.50 Tier 1 £35 £32.50 Tier 2 £22 £16
Following the record-breaking success of Cinderella, the sell-out popularity of Calendar Girls, and the ever increasing audiences for our Nottingham Classical concert series, I am delighted to present the Royal Centre’s Summer 2009 brochure.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for your continuing support to the Royal Centre. In these difficult and worrying times we aim to carry on offering you the widest range of engaging, thought-provoking, thoroughly entertaining, and, above all, good value live shows in the region.
£24 £24 £18
Groups (10+) Save 10% for the Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Fri 8.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances Great Night Out Buy six tickets and get the seventh free for the Wed 7.30pm & Fri 5pm performances. Applies to the Stalls & Tier 1 Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in Tier 2 or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
★★★★ Daily Mail
★★★★★ Whatsonstage
★★★★
Sunday Express
Audio Described and Sign Language Interpreted - see page 49 for details
‘Devilishly good fun’ The Guardian
Marti Pellow stars as the devilish Darryl Van Horne in The Witches Of Eastwick, a bewitching musical based on the Warner Brothers motion picture starring Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Cher. When three desperate housewives in small town America wish for the man of their dreams, they get far more than they bargain for. All hell breaks loose – quite literally – when Darryl Van Horne arrives to liven things up! After leading Wet Wet Wet to a plethora of multi-platinum singles and albums, peaking with Love Is All Around’s fifteen week stint at the top of the charts, Marti has gone on to a successful solo career as well as West End and Broadway seasons in the hit musical Chicago. See a video preview at www.witchesofeastwickthemusical.com Supported by
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Monday 4 - Saturday 9 May Science on stage presents
PRICES
Albedo
MON - THU 7pm and FRI 5pm & 8pm Stalls £29.50 £27 £24.50 Tier 1 £29.50 £27 Tier 2 £16 £12
Saturday 2 May 7pm / Tickets £7 Concessions £6 Family Ticket (max. 2 adults) £20 Groups (10+) Save 10% Never has mankind faced a catastrophe of such global proportions.
SAT 2.30pm & 7pm Stalls £32.50 Tier 1 £32.50 Tier 2 £18
In the new piece Albedo, set in the arctic, Science on Stage joins children and adults in an exploration of global warming, through music, science and dance. There are highlights from the show Steel - previously performed at Covent Garnden by Science on Stage - plus a flavour of the forest with the Rain Dance by Karl Jenkins.
Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for the Mon 7pm performance
£29.50 £29.50 £14
£26.50
© Disney
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During the interval you will have the chance to visit art and science exhibitions in the Royal Concert Hall foyer areas.
Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in Tier 1 for Mon – Fri performances Groups of (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 20 tickets purchased
Heather Small Thursday 28 May 7.30pm / Tickets £25
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
Heather Small & Snake Davis Band
No concessions in Tier 2 or for Sat performances All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee Photo: Tanya Chalkin
As part of M People, and with one of the seminal British voices of the 1990s, Heather Small has achieved massive worldwide success. With million-selling records, two Brit Awards and the Mercury Music Prize, she now takes to the road with the Snake Davis Band. Hear her perform hits including Moving On Up, One Night In Heaven, and Search For The Hero plus many more classic songs in this evening sure to delight fans old and new.
Sign Language Interpreted performance - see page 49 for details
Beyond the Barricade 10th Anniversary Show Sunday 31 May 7.30pm / Tickets £19, £16.50 & £11.50 Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables celebrate their 10th Anniversary, with a blockbusting brand new show featuring the best musical songs of the past 10 years including, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many more major hit productions, climaxing with a spectacular finale from Les Miserables!
The stage production based on the smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL LIVE ON STAGE, will spread the magic once more in Nottingham as it makes its giant return after sell-out success in 2008.
Brian Clough’s Way Friday 5 June 7.30pm / Tickets £20 Enjoy an evening in the company of some of the greatest players to wear Forest's colours. Listen to ‘legends’ Kenny Burns, John McGovern, Tony Woodcock, Viv Anderson and Gary Birtles as they recount stories of their days at the City Ground, and re-live that golden era when the Reds were the Kings of Europe under the leadership of the incomparable Brian Clough whose character will once again be reprised by Colin Tarrant. This is sure to be a great night of nostalgia for fans who can also expect a surprise guest or two along the way. There will also be an opportunity for fans to meet their idols after the show.
Photo: Trevor Bartlett / Nottingham Evening Post
Don’t miss this celebration of the best Musicals of the last 10 years.
Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class – defying expectations and taking a chance on their dreams, and each other. Featuring a cast of 31 performers and a live band, this production includes everyone’s favourite characters, and the unforgettable songs from the movie, plus two new songs written especially for the stage. All this combines to make HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL a must-see for every fan of the movie and for theatre-goers alike. So ‘get'cha head in the game!’ and go totally wild for Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.
‘A screaming success ’ The Times
‘A real feel-good show’ Birmingham Evening Mail
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Photography: Hugo Glendenning
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Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 May PRICES THU 7.30pm Stalls Tier 1 Tier 2
Family Ticket available. See ‘Save Money’ for further information
£28.50 £28.50 £16
£24.50 £24.50 £12
£20.50
SAT & SUN 2.30pm Stalls £24.50 Tier 1 £24.50 Tier 2 £14
£21.50 £21.50 £10
£18.50
FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £32.50 Tier 1 £32.50 Tier 2 £18
£27.50 £27.50 £14
£22.50
SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls and Tier 1 for the Thu 7.30pm performance Under 16s Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Thu & Fri 7.30pm and Sat & Sun 2.30pm performances Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Thu & Fri 7.30pm and Sat & Sun 2.30pm performances Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Thu & Fri 7.30pm and Sat & Sun 2.30pm performances Groups (10+) Save 10% for the Sat & Sun 2.30pm performances plus one free ticket for every 10 tickets purchased Family Ticket £60 for 4 people (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls for the Thu 7.30pm & Sat & Sun 2.30pm performances Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in Tier 2 or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
DIRECT FROM THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, COMES LE GRAND CIRQUE’S BRAND NEW SHOW Le Grand Cirque, Fantazie is one of the most magical and spellbinding circus shows ever. Described by the press as ‘The next generation of Cirque du Soleil’, it is a breathtaking spectacle guaranteed to astound. Featuring artistes handpicked from around the globe, performing a visual feast of white-knuckle, heart-pounding stunts with precision timing and consummate skill, this award-winning show has been seen by millions of people worldwide.
‘An incredible spectacle of wonder and enchantment’ The New York Times
‘Human skill, dedication and exquisite teamwork that gives a circus the power to inspire’ The Sydney Morning Herald (14 January 2008)
The foyers of the Royal Concert Hall will be transformed into Mela Mantra stages providing an afternoon of classical, indo-jazz and quirky, edgy new music from the South Asian diaspora alongside spoken work, and dance performance spaces.
Come and see for FREE
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Here Come the Boys Wednesday 17 June 7.30pm / Tickets £25 The Chippendales troupe of American muscle-bound hunks (original cast) sold out every theatre in the UK, and now Here Come the Boys! Looking better than ever with some stunning new faces, don’t miss out on these talented heart-throbs singing and dancing in this new show.
The Wiggles - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Thursday 25 June 10.30am & 1.30pm Tickets £14.50 Family Ticket (max. 2 adults) £52 Join Anthony, Jeff, Murray and Sam and all their Wiggly friends as The Wiggles perform songs from their latest release, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing. The show will also include all the favourites Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Play Your Guitar with Murray, Monkey Dance, Can You Point Your Fingers and Do The Twist.
One Night with Elvis Friday 19 June 7.30pm / Tickets £23.50, £21.50 & £20
So join in the summer fun for the You Make Me Feel Like Dancing tour, but be quick as tickets are selling like….Hot Potatoes!
In 2003, GMTV crowned Heath Ashton ‘Britain’s Best Elvis’ as he triumphed over 7000 other entries. Since then, Heath and his band, Midnight America, have been performing concerts across the UK. Don’t miss out on over two hours of hit after hit, including Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, One Night with You, Return to Sender and many more. ‘If you can see only one Elvis show this year – see this one’ President of the Official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Great Britain
In The Flesh - Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular
An Audience with Sally Morgan
Saturday 20 June 7.30pm / Tickets £23.50, £21.50 & £20 Expect more than a few surprises as this seven-piece band, complemented by backing vocalists, and with a set featuring the trademark circular projection screen and laser light show, take to the stage.
With a reputation built from her close relationship with many high-profile celebrities Sally Morgan, the stars psychic is now rated as one of the world’s top mediums. Don’t miss out as she brings her amazing abilities and tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.
The show will feature tracks from Pink Floyd’s classic albums The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Atom Heart Mother, Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall.
Early Booking Advisable.
Tuesday 30 June 7.30pm / Tickets £18.50
This performance is intended for entertainment purposes only and has not been scientifically proven.
A must-see show for all Floyd fans.
The Lady Boys of Bangkok - Mile High Tour Wednesday 24 June 7.30pm / Tickets £19 & £17 Concessions Save £1 Groups 1 in 10 go free This fantastic party night returns with a brand new production. Combining the heady spice of Bangkok’s exotic nightlife, with the glamorous showgirl appeal of Las Vegas, this spectacular and flamboyant show is performed by 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls - every single one of them a Thai male - in a glamorous and funny review show. Seen by over one million people, The Lady Boys of Bangkok are here to entertain you!
Dancing Queen Friday 3 July 7.30pm / Tickets £21.50 & £19.50 Concessions Save £1.50 Groups (10+) Save 10% Featuring a dynamic cast of singers and dancers, beautiful costumes and dazzling choreography, this high-octane musical extravaganza features fabulous Broadway-style production pieces performed to wall-to-wall Abba hits including Money Money Money, Fernando, Voulez Vous, and Take a Chance. Fronted by four talented lead singers, and a company of 16 dancers, Dancing Queen also features a medley of fabulous party classics from the 70s, and a dazzling compilation of highlights from the iconic film Saturday Night Fever.
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Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 June PRICES SAT 4.30pm, SUN 11am & 2pm Stalls £15.50 £13.50 Tier 1 £15.50 £13.50 Tier 2 £11.50 £9.50
£11.50
SAVE MONEY Under 16s Save £5 on all £15.50 & £13.50 tickets in the Stalls and Tier 1 Family Ticket £44 for 4 people (max. 2 adults) on all £15.50 & £13.50 tickets in the Stalls and Tier 1 Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in Tier 2 All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
How Sweet It Is - Celebrating 50 Years of Motown Music Thursday 30 July 7.30pm / Tickets £19.50 Featuring the all-time greatest hits of Motown legends The Four Tops, and The Temptations. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most-loved and popular genres of music ever, and now in its 6th successive year, How Sweet It Is is a slick, highenergy recreation of music from the 60s and 70s. Featuring classics from two of Motown’s finest vocal groups, The Four Tops and The Temptations - along with hit after hit from other famous artists including Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder - the concert is 100% live, and 100% Motown memorable!
The National Children’s Orchestra Summer Concert West Side Story – Symphonic Dances Ten years after bursting onto the scene, the Tweenies are back with their chart-busting new show Top of the Tots.
So, get set to reach for the stars, sing along, dance in the aisles and find out why the Tweenies are still the ultimate Number One!
Their live performances have wowed over a million Tweenie-boppers worldwide and, with a platinum selling single under their belts, get ready for the fab four to entertain you in their spectacular new theatre show.
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BBC logo TM & © 1996. Tweenies characters & logo TM & © 1998-2001. Licensed by BBC Worldwide
Saturday 22 August 3pm / Tickets £18, £15 & £10 U16s £5 Concessions Save £2 Guest Conductor Howard Williams Please note on sale date 1 June This concert is certainly one for the diary as The National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain performs Bernstein’s energetic and passionate West Side Story Symphonic Dances. With the children certain to play to their usual high standards, you are guaranteed to leave impressed by their sheer individual and collective talents. As the RPO’s ‘Hear Here’ concert of the month, demand for this event is sure to be high.
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Monday 13 – Saturday 18 July PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £31 £28 £24 Tier 1 £31 £28 Tier 2 £17.50 £12.50 FRI 5pm Stalls Tier 1 Tier 2
£26.50 £26.50 £14.50
£22.50 £22.50 £12.50
FRI 8.30pm & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £33 £30 Tier 1 £33 £30 Tier 2 £19.50 £16.50
£17.50
£26
SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Mon 7.30pm performance Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls for the Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances Groups (10+) Save 10% for the Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances Groups (20+) Save 10% with one free ticket for every 10 tickets purchased. Applies to the Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions for the Fri 5pm or 8.30pm & Sat 7.30pm performances All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
Audio Described and Sign Language Interpreted performances - see page 49 for details Supported by
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Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 August PRICES TUE - THU 7.30pm Stalls £26 Tier 1 £26 Tier 2 £18
£22 £22
£18
FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £28 Tier 1 £28 Tier 2 £20
£25 £25
£20
SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue 7.30pm performance Under 16s, Students Any ticket £10 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue – Thu 7.30pm performances Over 60s, Registered Unwaged Save £5 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm performances Groups (10+) Save 10% for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm performances Great Night Out Buy six tickets and get the seventh free for the Wed 7.30pm performance. Applies to the Stalls & Tier 1 only Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in Tier 2 or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
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AN EXHILARATING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE FOR REBELS AND ADOLESCENTS OF ALL AGES! Set in London and Brighton at the height of the Mod era, QUADROPHENIA is told through the eyes of Jimmy, a hedonistic style conscious teenager searching for a place to belong and a girl to love. Misunderstood by his parents and stuck in a dead end job, he sets off on a trip to Brighton that will change his life forever. This compelling coming of age story is brought to life in this original stage adaptation of the legendary album. The evocative world of sixties Britain provides a colourful backdrop to Jimmy’s journey. Pete Townshend’s stunning score pulsates with life and brilliantly captures the excitement of a nation on the brink of change. The album Quadrophenia was released by The Who in 1973 followed by the iconic film in 1979. Rolling Stone magazine and VH1 have named it one of the 100 Greatest Albums of all Time.
THE ICONIC ROCK OPERA
MUSIC, LYRICS & CONCEPT BY PETE TOWNSHEND Stage adaptation by Jeff Young, John O’Hara and Tom Critchley
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Wednesday 29 April – Sunday 3 May
Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 August PRICES
PRICES
TUE 2pm All tickets £10
WED 7pm, THU 4pm & 7pm, FRI 4.30pm & 7.30pm, SAT 4.30pm & 7.30pm, SUN 11am & 2pm
TUE 6.30pm, WED 2pm & 6.30pm Stalls £19.50 £17.50 Tier 1 £19.50 Tier 2 £15.50
Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
SAVE MONEY
£25 £25 £25 £15
£20 £20
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Under 16s Save £6 in the Stalls & Tier 1 for the Tue 6.30pm and Wed 2pm & 6.30pm performances
Friends of the Royal Centre Save £5 for the Wed 7pm performance (excl. Balcony) Under 18s All tickets half price for all performances
Groups (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket for every 20 tickets purchased (applies all performances)
Groups (10+) Save 10% on full price tickets for all performances
Family Ticket £60 for 4 people (max. 2 adults) in the Stalls and Tier 1 for the Tue 6.30pm and Wed 2pm & 6.30pm performances
Family Ticket £70 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on all £25 tickets (applies all performances)
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
No concessions in Tier 2
All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
‘Scooby and the gang brought to life on stage is a truly magical experience’ Manchester Evening News
The cartoon classic returns with a brand new show. Scooby-Doo and the gang are back! Following their sell out success with Stagefright, the ultimate cartoon classic bursts onto to the stage once again with Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost. Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred as they encounter a new case to solve in their trademark Mystery Inc. style. Hold onto your seats as the adventure unfolds with perplexing clues, pirate ghosts and an abundance of Scooby snacks. It’s Scooby-Doo and the gang at their finest and funniest, live on stage and back by popular demand.
Take a look at what’s surfacing on stage at the Theatre Royal Nottingham, direct from the hit television show.... SpongeBob SquarePants The Sponge Who Could Fly! Join SpongeBob, Patrick and their zany Bikini Bottom pals in a new musical as SpongeBob embarks on his dream to fly with the jellyfish. Will he take flight, or will his dream come crashing down to the ocean floor? It’s a tale too exciting to be kept undersea! So dive in to the UK stage premiere of the exciting musical about dreams, friendship and soaring to new heights, SpongeBob SquarePants - The Sponge Who Could Fly! www.nick.co.uk/spongebobtour
Running time - 90 minutes plus 20 minute interval TM & © Hanna-Barbera. WBCP LOGO: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.(s08)
SpongeBob SquarePants © Viacom International Inc. 2008 All rights reserved. Created by Stephen Hillenburg
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Monday 11 – Saturday 23 May BILL KENWRIGHT
PRICES TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23 £21 £19 Dress Circle £23 £21 Upper Circle £21 £19 Balcony £14 £10 WED & THU 2pm Stalls £16 Dress Circle £16 Upper Circle £14 Balcony £10 FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £24 Dress Circle £24 Upper Circle £21.50 Balcony £16
£14 £14 £12
£12
£21.50 £21.50 £19 £12
£19
BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
£32 £32 £29 £16
£29
SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle and £5 in the Dress Circle for the Mon 11 & Tue 12 May 7.30pm performances Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for the Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for the Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances Groups (10+) Save 10%
School Parties All tickets £10 with one free teacher per 10 tickets booked. Applies to the Tue & Wed 7.30pm and Wed & Thu 2pm performances
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
Family Ticket Up to two children go half price with each full price ticket purchased. Applies to the Tue 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances
All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
No concessions in the Balcony or for the Fri & Sat 7.30pm performances
★★★★★
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
See a video preview at www.seebriefencounter.com
£19
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Groups (10+) Save 10% with one free ticket per 10 tickets purchased
Brought to you by the award-winning producers of Calendar Girls, Equus and Rebecca, Brief Encounter comprises ten actor musicians who together recreate the world of Milford Junction through film, music and words. This fusion has created a unique theatrical evening which has left both audiences and critics alike overwhelmed with emotion, laughter, tears, and praise for the production in London’s West End. Do not miss this chance to experience a night at the theatre that you will remember always.
£21.50 £21.50 £19 £14
Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one for the Tue 7.30pm performance
Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances
Emma Rice, Artistic Director of the world renowned Kneehigh Theatre Company, has taken one of the most beloved films of all time, the stage play on which it was based, and the music and songs of Noël Coward, to create this brand new stage adaptation of Brief Encounter.
£24 £24 £21.50 £17
FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £35 Dress Circle £35 Upper Circle £32 Balcony £21
Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances
THE MOST TALKED ABOUT SHOW IN TOWN ARRIVES DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END
PRICES MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £33 £31 £29 Dress Circle £33 £31 Upper Circle £31 £29 Balcony £20 £15
No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
‘AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH. Moving, funny, jawdroppingly inventive. It’s the best evening I’ve spent in the theatre in months’ The Independent
‘IT’S GREAT FUN. Pure damp-eyed nostalgia that leaves you with a warm and sentimental glow’ Daily Mail Supported by
‘A
MONUMENTAL SHOW’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances - see page 49 for details
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical Evita features some of the biggest hit songs ever written, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me and many more. West End star Rachael Wooding plays the role of the extraordinary Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, who, from young and ambitious beginnings, gained enormous wealth and power during her ultimate rise to ‘sainthood’. Rachael’s West End musical-theatre credits include Hairspray, We Will Rock You, and Saturday Night Fever while her national tour credits include Footloose, Starlight Express and Cats. Joining Rachael in the role of Ché is Seamus Cullen (finalist from BBC TV’s Any Dream Will Do), and Mark Heenehan (film credits including The Road to Damascus, Spy Game and Thunderpants). With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, and featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this brand new production of the smash-hit show truly promises to be the theatrical event of the year!
Poster design: Target Live · Original cast photograph: Jim Marks
Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 May
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Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 May
Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 June PRICES WED – SAT 2.30pm & 6.30pm Stalls £14.50 £13 Dress Circle £14.50 £13 Upper Circle £13 £11.50 Balcony £9.50
Originally produced by the National Theatre
£11.50
SAVE MONEY Under 16s Save £3 on all seats (excl. Balcony, and for the Sat 2.30pm performance)
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 2.30pm performance All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
Photos: Robert Day
Family Ticket £48 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on £14.50 tickets, & £42 on £13 tickets (offer does not apply to the Sat 2.30pm performance)
PRICES TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23.50 £21.50 £19.50 Dress Circle £23.50 £21.50 Upper Circle £21.50 £19.50 Balcony £16.50 £11.50 WED & THU 2pm Stalls £17.50 Dress Circle £17.50 Upper Circle £15.50 Balcony £11.50
£15.50 £15.50 £13.50 £9.50
£13.50
FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £25 Dress Circle £25 Upper Circle £22.50 Balcony £17.50
£22.50 £22.50 £20 £13.50
£20
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Directed by Stephen Daldry
Friends of the Royal Centre Save £7.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for the Tue 7.30pm performance Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £6 in the Stalls & £4 in the Upper Circle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances
See pages 36 & 37 for details of Education and Community work relating to this show
Over 60s Save £3 in the Stalls & £2 in the Upper Circle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances Groups (10+) Save 10% School Parties All tickets £10 for Wed & Thu 2pm, & £12 for Wed 7.30pm performances with one free teacher per 20 seats booked. Applies to the Stalls & Upper Circle Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance
WINNER OF 19 MAJOR AWARDS For the first time ever on stage, Henry takes his rightful place in the spotlight along with Mum, Dad, Perfect Peter, Moody Margaret, Rude Ralph and all your favourite characters. Only they’re not going to be in the spotlight, of course, not if Henry’s got anything to do with it. And Henry’s even got John Godber, author of Bouncers, Up ‘n’ Under, and Teechers and many other great plays, to help make this be an occasion not to be missed! Unless, that is, you’re a vegetable-eating, homework-loving, smelly-nappy baby in which case, you should stay at home! Horrid Henry – Live and Horrid! is great family theatre (6+) www.watershedtheatre.com www.horridhenryonstage.co.uk
‘An intelligent, imaginative and highly theatrical experience for all’ The Scotsman
‘A glitzy entertaining show’ The Stage
‘It is big and bold, silly, primary-coloured and performed with enough energy to power all of London’s Christmas lights’ What’s On Stage ★★★★
Horrid Henry - Live and Horrid! is based on the much-loved books by Francesca Simon,illustrated by Tony Ross and published by Orion Books, and on the hugely popular CITV series by Novel Entertainment.
From Stephen Daldry, Oscar & BAFTA nominated Director of The Reader, the Academy award-winning blockbuster The Hours, and one of Britain’s best-loved films Billy Elliot - now an Olivier Award-winning musical - comes the smash-hit West End and Broadway production of J.B Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls. Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation winning more awards than any other play in history, this magnificent production has thrilled audiences across the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives, and challenge us all to examine our consciences. Watch the trailer at www.AnInspectorCalls.com
All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
Captioned performance - see page 49 for details See pages 36 & 37 for details of Education and Community work relating to this show
★★★★★ ‘A thrilling piece of theatre which must be seen… Don’t dare miss it’ Daily Mail
‘A thrilling, magisterial production’ Sunday Times
‘Spine-tinglingly good. Wildly imaginative, urgent and thrilling’. The Guardian
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TUE - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £19.50 £17.50 £15.50 Dress Circle £19.50 £17.50 Upper Circle £17.50 £15.50 Balcony £14.50 £13
MON - THU 7.30pm & SAT 2.30pm Stalls £23.50 £21 £18.50 Dress Circle £23.50 £21 Upper Circle £21 £18.50 Balcony £15.50 £11
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WED 2pm Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
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FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £22 Dress Circle £22 Upper Circle £19.50 Balcony £15.50
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FRI & SAT 7.30pm Stalls £24.50 Dress Circle £24.50 Upper Circle £22 Balcony £17
Under 16s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £5 in the Stalls & £3.50 in the Upper Circle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
Over 60s Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm performances
No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
Groups (10+) Save 10%
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Track back with us and revisit those heady Mod days of that decade…the decade. This brand new musical drama from Steve Wallis (Make Do And Mend), and Alan Fletcher (Quadrophenia story consultant and novelist) portrays Mod life as it really was out on the streets of England in 1965.
No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
Share the experiences of three Mod youths growing up in the white heat of the 60s, trying to ‘live cleanly under difficult circumstances’, and daring to be different.
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DENIS MELANIE CATHERINE LILL GUTTERIDGE SHIPTON
Free ‘limited edition’ CD of Mark Joseph's first album available to all bookers prior to performance
Roll Out the Barrel Tuesday 30 June 2pm / Tickets £12 Over 60s £10 Roll Out the Barrel includes timeless Music Hall memories, show songs, cockney sing-a-longs, wartime classics, and the songs of Flanagan & Allen. The costumes and staging combine with the songs to create a wonderful party atmosphere. Don't miss the return of this hugely popular show.
‘The audience roared their approval’ Encore Magazine
£19.50
Friends of the Royal Centre Two for the price of one for the Tue 7.30pm performance
Groups (10+) Save 10% for Tue - Fri 7.30pm performances
Based on the cult novel ‘Brummell’s Last Riff’, the drama unfolds in a blaze of cool street style. The story is laced through with a soundtrack of iconic songs from the 60s and underscored by the staccato engine notes of Lambrettas and Vespas at full throttle.....you know the score!
£22 £22 £19.50 £13
Two for the price of one for the Mon 7.30pm performance
Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £4.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for the Tue – Fri 7.30pm performances
This is your return ticket to the mid 60s.
£13
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By STEVE WALLIS & Quadrophenia Novelist ALAN FLETCHER
£15 £15 £13 £9
BEN BRUCE NEALON MONTAGUE
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MARK WYNTER
Following the Agatha Christie Theatre Company’s hugely successful productions of The Hollow, The Unexpected Guest, and most recently, And Then There Were None, the fourth instalment in the highly acclaimed series promises to be the most intriguing and entertaining yet. When Clarissa discovers a dead body in her drawing room, she tries to dispose of it before her Foreign Office diplomat husband returns home with a government VIP guest in tow. Incumbent however of an over-active imagination, Clarissa finds real life murder a little too hard to handle, and having persuaded her houseguests to help, it soon becomes apparent that the dead man was not unknown to everyone amongst them. Presented by the official Agatha Christie Theatre Company, the all-star cast features Denis Lill (The Royal, Survivors, Outside Edge), Melanie Gutteridge (The Bill), Catherine Shipton (Casualty), Ben Nealon (Soldier Soldier), Bruce Montague and Mark Wynter.
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Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 June
The Abduction from the Seraglio Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Tuesday 16 June 7.15pm T Friday 19 June 7.15pm
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NEW PRODUCTION Mozart’s fantasy is a whirl of romantic confusion, with music full of drama, beauty and some spectacular vocal fireworks. In this new English version, Tim Hopkins explores the comic tensions and misunderstandings that can arise when one culture collides with another. Can the Westerners caught out East outwit their captors, sort out their feelings for each other and learn to see the world through other eyes? Conductor: Rory Macdonald Director: Tim Hopkins Sung in English. Lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Supported by
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Talk Opera Pre-show talk, 6.15pm - 6.45pm Len Maynard Suite (Talks are free but must be booked in advance through Box Office) Audio described by Vocaleyes. Pre-show touch tour 6pm BSL interpreted performance by Wendy Ebsworth MBE See page 49 for details
Photo © Bill Cooper
Don Carlos
Paradise Moscow
Giuseppe Verdi Wednesday 17 June 7.15pm Saturday 20 June 7.15pm
Dmitry Shostakovich Thursday 18 June 7.15pm
Don Carlos is Verdi’s most ambitious work and a towering masterpiece. Set in France and Spain in the 16th century, it demonstrates how love, loyalty and friendship are liable to be crushed by the harsh imperatives of political power. Verdi’s overwhelming score is rich in colour and emotionally compelling, combining grandeur with intimacy. Opera North’s visually sumptuous production is itself a classic.
‘Where to start with this extraordinary performance? Here was one of the great operas, imaginatively cast, meticulously rehearsed…the audience was hanging on every syllable’ The Times
PRICES Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Balcony
£45 £54 £40 £23
£37 £48 £32 £14.50
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This blockbusting musical-comedy features a colourful collection of characters and their search for a dream home in 1950s Moscow. With a score which veers from wildly tuneful dance music to lyrical ballads and all points in between, it’s a big, bold satire, full of energy and wicked humour.
‘A lively, spectacular and often hilarious show’ The Independent
‘Add Craig Revel Horwood's inspired choreography and an outstanding cast, and you have one of Opera North's finest creations.’ The Guardian Conductor: James Holmes Director: David Pountney
See two and save 20% on one opera
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) Students 25% discount (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) Standby Tickets From 6pm on day.
Conductor: Richard Farnes
Sung in English.
Under 26s Stalls seats £5
Director: Tim Albery
Lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes
Concession Holders 24 seats available at £10 each
Sung in English Lasts approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. Supported by
£27 £40
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Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 July
Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 July
Fiery Light presents a Royal & Derngate, Northampton production
PRICES WED - SAT 7.30pm Stalls £19.50 Dress Circle £19.50 Upper Circle £17.50 Balcony £12.50
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PRICES TUE 7pm, WED 10.30am & 1.30pm, THU 10.30am & 1.30pm, FRI 10.30am & 7pm, SAT 11am, 2pm & 6pm Stalls £17.50 £15 Dress Circle £17.50 Upper Circle £17.50 £15 Balcony £12.50
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £5 on the Wed 7.30pm performance (excl. Balcony)
SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £2 for the Tue 7pm performance (excl. Balcony)
Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3.50 in the Stalls & £2.50 in the Upper Circle for the Wed – Fri 7.30pm performances
Under 16s Save £2 on all tickets Family Ticket £60 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on all £17.50 tickets. Applies to the Tue & Fri 7pm and Sat 11am & 6pm performances
Groups (10+) Save 10% (Stalls only) Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
School Parties All tickets £8.50 for Wed & Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm, and Fri 10.30am performances with one free teacher per 10 seats booked
No concessions in the Balcony or for the Sat 7.30pm performance All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
Sign Language Interpreted performance - see page 49 for details See pages 36 & 37 for details of Education and Community work relating to this show
If you’re married, see this show! If you’re dating, see this show! If you’re single….YOU NEED TO SEE THIS SHOW! Direct from London’s West End, and winner of the Olivier award for Best Entertainment in 2000, Defending the Caveman is the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Why do men and women misunderstand each other? The truth of course, can be traced back to the Caveman. This hilariously funny but horribly truthful show affectionately brings the basic differences between men and women brilliantly up to date...
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Written by Rob Becker Directed by Cathy Farr
’Absolutely Brilliant! Should be seen by anyone who wants to understand the opposite sex’ John Gray (author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus)
The Guardian
When little orphan Sophie is snatched out of her bed in the dead of night by the BFG she fears the worst. His grisly neighbours the Bloodbottler and the Fleshlumpeater like nothing more than swalloping human beans, especially nice little chiddles, but the Big Friendly Giant is a dream maker and not a man-eater and he’s about to take Sophie on a journey she never expected! The BFG is classic Dahl and this brand new stage show promises to mix up heart-pounding adventures with life-long friendships, jumbly words and even some whizzpopping in front of the Queen!
‘Uproariously funny!’
Roald Dahl Day at the Theatre Royal
The Telegraph
Friday 10 July / Cost £2
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Starring much-loved actor, comedian and TV personality Mark Little. Recommended for adult audiences
‘This is a whizzcracking show – you’d be bogswinkled to miss it’
www.defendingthecaveman.co.uk
Have your whole class spend the day at the Theatre Royal and have a whizz-popping day of Dahl. For any schools booking for the 10.30am performance of The BFG on Friday 10 July you are invited to stay on afterwards and then see…A Taste Of Dahl. Running time of A Taste of Dahl 60 minutes. Please note, places are limited.
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Illustration © Quentin Blake 1982
Norwell Lapley Productions in association with Theater Mogul presents
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Wednesday 5 – Sunday 9 August
Monday 27 July - Saturday 1 August PRICES WED & THU 5pm, FRI 2pm & 5pm, SAT 11am, 2pm & 5pm, SUN 11am & 2pm Stalls £18.50 £16.50 Dress Circle £18.50 Upper Circle £18.50 £16.50 Balcony £12
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SAVE MONEY Friends of the Royal Centre Save £2 on all full price tickets for the Wed 5pm performance (excl. Balcony) Under 16s Save £2 on all tickets Family Ticket £65 for 4 (max. 2 adults) on all £18.50 tickets. Applies to the Wed & Thu 5pm, Fri 2pm & 5pm, Sat 11am & 5pm, Sun 11am performances Superseats Available on top price tickets (these include a goodie-bag and souvenir brochure for each child). Enquire at box office for further details Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only) No concessions in the Balcony All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
Monday – Saturday 7.30pm Tickets MON - THU £25, FRI & SAT £27.50
Swashbuckling fun for all the family starring a UK cast. Hot on the heels of the phenomenally successful first ever LazyTown Live! comes a brand new show guaranteed to make superheroes of you all. Get ready for star-jumps, power-moves, laugh out-loud fun, sing-along songs and dancing when LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure sails into Nottingham. What’s more, you’ll be joined by your favourite LazyTown friends. So shout ‘Ahoy there!’ to Stephanie and Sportacus – even Robbie Rotten who, given half the chance, would have Sportacus walking the plank so laziness could rule in LazyTown. So come aboard and help Sportacus save LazyTown today!
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Instead of braving the elements by performing at festivals this year, Bill has decided to move indoors where the acoustics are better and the queues for the loos are marginally shorter. Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s seminal work, ‘On the Origin of Species’, Bill continues to provide the masses with his comedic take on the world, showing us all that he is really is one of a kind.
‘The finest comedian this country has to offer’ The Times
‘Hilarious. Unmissable. Leaves you gasping’ Sunday Times ‘Delivers some of the most brilliant comic songs on the circuit. Inspired’ Independent
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Monday 10 August – Saturday 5 September COLIN McINTYRE & THEATRE ROYAL NOTTINGHAM presents
The Classic Thriller Season 2009
Monday 10 - Saturday 15 August
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Colin McIntyre from the Thriller by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Following the huge success of last year’s Holmes and the Ripper, Holmes and Watson return, inviting you to join them in the thrilling stage adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. A must see for all murder mystery fans.
Monday 17 - Saturday 22 August
Suddenly at Home by Francis Durbridge
Glenn Howard has seemingly developed a complicated but foolproof plot to murder his wife and implicate his wife's former lover. However, the success of his venture depends upon the co-operation of another person, Sheila Wallis. Can Glenn rely on Sheila to ensure that all goes smoothly with his plan?
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Strictly Murder
Suddenly at Home by Francis Durbridge
Monday 24 - Saturday 29 August
Monday 31 August - Saturday 5 September
Monday 17 - Saturday 22 August
Strictly Murder by Brian Clemens
The Late Edwina Black by William Dinner & William Morum
Monday 31 August - Saturday 5 September
The Late Edwina Black by William Dinner & William Morum
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SAVE MONEY See All Four Plays for £44 (evenings) or £34 (matinees). Applies to the Stalls and Upper Circle Friends of The Royal Centre All tickets £12.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle and £15.50 in the Dress Circle for Mon 7.30pm performances Under 16s, Over 60s, Registered Unwaged, Students Save £3.50 in the Stalls & Upper Circle for Mon - Fri 7.30pm performances, or see all 4 plays for £34 Group (10+) Save 10% for Mon – Fri 7.30pm performances
No concessions in the Balcony or for Saturday 8pm performances All credit and debit cards sales subject to a booking fee
by Brian Clemens
Shortly before the start of WWII, Peter and Suzy are living in Provence, distanced from the threat of impending war. However, their idyllic lifestyle is shattered when Suzy makes a shocking discovery about her husband. Is it possible that Peter may be a ruthless killer? Events take an even darker turn with the arrival of a Scotland Yard detective, leading to a thriller full of bluffs, doublebluffs, subterfuge and murder.
by Colin McIntyre from the Thriller by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
WED 2pm & SAT 5pm Stalls £14 Dress Circle £14 Upper Circle £12 Balcony £9
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Customers with disabilities 50% discount (Stalls only)
Monday 24 - Saturday 29 August Monday 10 - Saturday 15 August
PRICES MON – FRI 7.30pm & SAT 8pm Stalls £18 £15.50 Dress Circle £18 £15.50 Upper Circle £15.50 £13 Balcony £10.50 £8.50
When it is confirmed that Edwina Black died of arsenic poisoning, questions arise as to whom was responsible for her death; was it her husband, companion, housekeeper, or Edwina herself? A cunningly devised plot with a deliciously vindictive centre.
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Please note: Lord of the Dance will perform at the Royal Concert Hall.
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Horrible Histories Frightful First World War Woeful Second World War
Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 September / Tickets £8.50 - £15.50 Discounts available Using actors and amazing 3D special effects, these two astounding shows, Frightful First World War and Woeful Second World War are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips. Written by Terry Deary – the world’s best selling non-fiction writer for children – this ground-breaking theatrical presentation will leave you gasping! www.birminghamstage.net
Lord of the Dance Tuesday 3 – Sunday 8 November / Tickets £27.50 - £35 Discounts available Described by the Los Angeles Times as a ‘show piece extravaganza’, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it. Seen by over 50 million people in 40 different countries, Lord of the Dance is the most critically acclaimed tour of all time and since its world première in Dublin in 1996, has become the biggest- grossing tour in the history of entertainment.
Scholastic. Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration copyright © Martin Brown 2008
Northern Ballet Theatre present with Associate Orchestra London Musici present
Comedy of Change Tour 2009 Thursday 1 – Saturday 3 October / Tickets £8 - £22.50 Discounts available
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 November / Tickets £10 - £32 Discounts available
Rambert Dance Company, Britain’s most popular dance company, returns to Nottingham with a sensational and diverse programme, featuring Comedy of Change, a major new production by award- winning Artistic Director Mark Baldwin. This brand new work commemorates the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and is set to a vivid original score from renowned contemporary composer Julian Anderson. The performance also includes Christopher Bruce’s light-hearted and brilliant 2006 creation, Hush and the colourful chequer-board stage of Itzik Galili’s irresistible A Linha Curva. 'Audience friendly...gorgeous performers in a programme of adventures' Sunday Express
A Christmas treat for everyone, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, A Christmas Carol combines traditional ballet and captivating theatre in a production that has delighted Northern Ballet Theatre audiences up and down the country for over a decade. Colourful sets and costumes, conjuring up a traditional Victorian Christmas, are perfectly complemented by Carl Davis’ festive score, which blends classical music with well-known Christmas carols sung by the company.
Photo Anthony Crickmay
Jack and the Beanstalk Never Forget Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 October / Tickets £12 - £31 Discounts available Direct from its acclaimed West End run, this spectacular musical is bursting with life, laughs and the great songs of TAKE THAT, including chart-topping smashes Relight My Fire, Pray, Back For Good, Babe and of course, Never Forget. Join the ride of a lifetime as Ash and his mates take a roller coaster journey of fame, fortune and friendship on the way to realizing their dreams. Could it be magic? Yes, it could!
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Saturday 5 December 2009 – Sunday 17 January 2010 Tickets £10 - £22 Discounts available Fe Fi Fo Fum, I smell a panto that’s full of fun! Following the record-breaking success of Cinderella, make sure to book your tickets early for Jack and the Beanstalk! The magical adventure tale will be brought to life in a fabulous production that will feature the awesome Giant Blunderbore, the biggest giant in pantoland! Outstanding value-for-money means that you won’t have to sell the family cow to enjoy a spectacular pantomime at the Theatre Royal this Christmas, so book now to get the best seats and performance of your choice. Sponsored by
In association with
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Restaurant & Green Room Café Large parties are welcome, exclusive use of The Restaurant is available at no additional charge, upon request, for parties of 40 or more, though a pre-order and deposit may be required. Regrettably, there is no lift access to the Dress Circle, but we are happy to accommodate diners using wheelchairs, or with mobility problems, in the Green Room Bar on the Ground floor. Please advise the restaurant staff when booking this service.
The Restaurant at the Theatre Royal The elegant Restaurant can be found on the Dress Circle level of The Theatre Royal. It’s open for matinee and evening performances of most Theatre productions and Royal Concert Hall shows. The crisp white linen provides a sophisticated backdrop to our chef’s regularly changing selection of freshly homemade dishes, sourced, whenever possible, from local suppliers.
The Green Room Café Bar lives up to the origin of its name, providing a restful and relaxing place to stop for a coffee, or something stronger! Located on the ground floor of the Theatre, opposite the Royal Concert Hall Box Office.
You do not need to hold tickets for a performance to use The Restaurant. Booking in advance is strongly recommended, either by calling 0115 989 5569 or email to royalcentre-exec@lindleycatering.co.uk Gift vouchers are available – perfect for any special occasion. 2 Courses
£15.95
3 Courses
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Children’s Menu (3 courses) Note: The menu prix fixe may not be available on certain occasions. Prices are correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change.
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Community and Education ROYAL CENTRE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMME 2009 PERFORMANCE, DESIGN AND PUPPETRY For children and young people aged from 8 to 12 Monday 3 August - Saturday 8 August 10am - 4pm each day in the Royal Concert Hall. PLUS Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August at Wollaton Park (times tbc) For our 2009 Summer School, we’ve linked up with Nottingham Children’s Festival to create something new and very different. This year we present the world premiere of a new play for children …
THE WORLD FAMOUS YARNELL Q GRIMMDERSON’S CARNIVAL OF FABLES, LEGENDS AND INCREDIBLE TALL TALES Working alongside theatre professionals, children aged from 8 to 12 will have a fun-filled week of rehearsals culminating in a performance of the play in the Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 8 August and again the following weekend as part of the Children’s Festival at Wollaton Park. The Summer School is divided into three courses: -
A Practical Workshop for children aged 8 – 12 Cost £3 per child Thursday 28 May & Friday 29 May, 12.30pm - 1.30pm, Royal Concert Hall Foyer David Longford will be leading this fun drama workshop for all budding Horrid Henrys and Moody Margarets. So get your bogeys and stinkbombs ready and let your imagination run free as we enter the anarchic world of Horrid Henry. Please note that all participants of these workshops must be ticket-holders for the Horrid Henry stage show
for young people aged from 8 to 16 Monday 27 - Friday 31 July, 10am - 4pm, Royal Concert Hall / Cost £129 This course provides hands on experience of making and starring in short films. Guided by experienced teachers, children learn acting, camera and film set skills, directing, inventing and developing stories and scripts, as well as having fun and making new friends.
Puppet Group is our new course for 2009. Participants will design, make and perform with a whole range of puppets for our Summer School. Cost £145 per course per child If you are interested in any of our Summer School courses then please contact David Longford on 0115 989 5531 or david.longford@nottinghamcity.gov.uk for an information pack. Please note – the Royal Centre Summer School is incredibly popular, with places awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Contact Young Film Makers on 0870 383 0082, or email info@young-film-makers.com www.young-film-makers.com
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The Magic Lantern Backstage Tours Saturdays 30 May, 13 June, 4 July, 15 August & 5 September, 11am - 12.30pm,
NOTTINGHAM WRITERS STUDIO present WORD OF MOUTH Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 11 November, 7.15pm, Len Maynard Suite Cost £5 (£4 to NWS members) which includes a complimentary glass of wine or juice Tickets available from the Box Office
STOP PRESS: LATE NIGHT SUMMER TOUR Friday 14 August, dare you contact the Box Office for details.
Aimed at GCSE students, this An Inspector Calls Page to Stage event looks at the production and rehearsal process addressing particular craft, thematic and character developments.
HOW TO BE MEGA HORRID:
YOUNG FILM MAKERS SUMMER SCHOOL
Theatre Design Group offers the opportunity for children to learn more about creating set, costumes and props for the stage, with participants becoming the actual designers for the Summer School production.
Ever wanted to know what it’s really like backstage at the Royal Centre? Ezekial Bone – actor, scholar, poet and historian – will take you back to the opening night of the Theatre Royal in 1865 to the contemporary world of entertainment today www.bonecorporation.co.uk
Wednesday 3 June, 11.30am - 12.30pm, Theatre Royal Cost £1 per head from Box Office
FREE EDUCATION PACK Please visit www.aninspectorcalls.com
Performance Group is led by theatre directors David Longford and Matt Green and whilst being a lot of fun, will stretch young actors to create a very exciting and dynamic final show.
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Cost £4.50 from Box Office
AN INSPECTOR CALLS PAGE TO STAGE WORKSHOP
Join members of Nottingham's vibrant literary community for an inspiring night of new writing. This entertaining spoken word event offers a sneak preview of new work by some of the region's leading novelists, playwrights and poets. For more details go to www.nottinghamwriters.wordpress.com
The Royal Company is the Royal Centre’s community theatre initiative. Working alongside professional theatre practitioners, the aim of this company is to encourage local people to be actively involved in community performances. Previous productions include The Hundred and One Dalmatians and Robin of Sherwood, and our schools tour of Revolting Rhymes. As well as productions the company has an active workshop and events programme. The Royal Company is now developing an exciting new phase of work, with members having a much stronger say in the decisionmaking and development. For further details please go to the Royal Company section of our website at www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
A TASTE OF DAHL Friday 10 July, 1.30pm, Royal Concert Hall Foyer Cost £2 Starring Anthony Pedley as Roald Dahl. Directed by David Wood. A Taste of Dahl is an introduction to Dahl's writing, and will encourage Key Stage 2 children to read and enjoy more of Dahl’s fabulous stories. Dahl is played by Anthony Pedley (who will also be playing The BFG in The BFG!) and using Dahl’s own words, children will see and hear how his early life influenced his writing and how he created all his classic books. For more information please go to www.anthonypedley.co.uk Places are limited for this one-off performance so early booking is strongly advised. Performance will last for 60 minutes.
THE GREAT ROALD DAHL EXHIBITION To accompany the production of The BFG, we are inviting all schools who come along to see the show to send us their artwork to form a fabulous exhibition that will be displayed in the Theatre Royal foyers during the run of the show. We would like schools to send us pictures of their favourite Roald Dahl characters Willy Wonka, The BFG, James and his friends on the Giant Peach, The Enormous Crocodile, Fantastic Mr Fox, Mr and Mrs Twit … the choice is yours. For further information, please contact the Education Department.
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Friends of the Royal Centre BENEFITS
Excellent Discounts - for two people (see individual shows for details)
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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: • Excellent discounts for a minimum of 2 people 2 for 1 or substantial savings on selected performances. See individual shows for details. • Pay no credit/debit card booking fee when booking by phone or in person. • 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. • 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. All of this can be yours for an annual fee of just £30 or £20 if you are under 26 or a student. We also offer a Family membership for £50 (four people, maximum two adults) Please see table opposite for details. See page 40 for booking form.
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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.
Gold Membership - £125 per year Silver Membership - £65 per year Please refer to the opposite page for information relating to all Friends level entitlements. Subscription to the scheme for a year is an ideal gift for somebody whatever the occasion; please see overleaf for Gift Membership and Friends booking forms (see page 40).
Priority Season Brochure Mailing (pre Silver and Standard memberships) Priority Season Brochure Mailing (pre Standard memberships) Priority Season Brochure Mailing (before general public)
Claire Brown, Friends Co-ordinator, The Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND or call direct on 08458 720 713 or E-mail claire.barnard@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or enquiries@royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
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Friends and Gift Membership
Celebrations, Weddings, Conferencing and Banqueting
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Friends of the Royal Centre
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Make any occasion extra special in one of Britain’s most successful entertainment venues with an exclusive Celebration Package. It’s all hassle free with everything organised for you, so you don’t have to lift a finger.
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Standard £30
Under 26/Student £20
Family (4 people, max. 2 adults) £50
I wish to pay by: Cheque (payable to The Royal Centre)
Gold £125
Bronze Celebration Package
– from £120
Two top price tickets, show programme, pre-ordered interval drinks for two, bouquet of flowers, box of luxury chocolates, a personal host for the evening.
Silver £65
Standard £30
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Family (4 people, max. 2 adults) £50 Date of Occasion (Membership will start from this date)
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Silver Celebration Package
– from £180
Two top price tickets, show programme, bottle of red/white wine, Table d’Hote three course dinner, bouquet of flowers, box of luxury chocolates, a personal host for the evening.
Gold Celebration Package
– from £210
Prices are for two people, but we are happy to quote for larger groups. For further information and to book please call Helen Wybrew on 0115 989 5501 during office hours or email helen.wybrew@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Prices quoted are based on tickets to the value of £25. Packages will increase/decrease in cost for shows where ticket prices differ from this value. NOTE: The restaurant may not be open on certain occasions. We regret that we are unable to offer Celebration Packages for Sunday performances
Two top price tickets, show programme, bottle of champagne, Table d’Hote three course dinner, bouquet of flowers, box of luxury chocolates, a personal host for the evening.
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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, The Royal Centre will cater to your every need.
If you love the theatre, or even a specific show, why not get married on-stage? Memorable weddings have been performed on the sets of major West End musicals and touring productions visiting our theatre; while many others have taken advantage of the stylish Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall surroundings. Whatever you want, we can tailor the day to you, and with fabulous facilities on site including entertainment suites, and a resident catering team, there is little we cannot do to ensure that your wedding day is the event you always dreamed of.
Signature Date
Conferencing and banqueting We also provide Banqueting facilities for a variety of functions, from bespoke intimate family weddings to large-scale conferences, of up to 2,500 delegates.
Please complete and send form(s), together with payment to Claire Brown, Friends Co-ordinator, Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND or for further information call 0845 872 0713 or E-mail claire.barnard@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or enquiry@royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
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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How to find us
Box Office Information
How to book your tickets
How to find the
Royal Centre
Visit the Box Office in the Royal Concert Hall Foyer on South Sherwood Street 0115 989 5555
Book Online www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
Textphone
Fax
0115 989 5601
0115 950 3476
Write to us Royal Centre Box Office, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND Send your ticket request with a cheque made payable to The Royal Centre. If you wish to have your tickets posted to you add 50p to your cheque or enclose a stamped addressed envelope. The Box Office is open from 9am to 8.30pm, Monday to Saturday. On Sundays the Box Office is open to personal callers for ticket sales for that day’s performances only, one hour prior to the first performance.
By rail
Nottingham is served by fast, frequent and direct services to and from the City Centre from all major areas of Greater Nottingham along all the main corridors. City Centre bus stops and the Victoria Centre and Broadmarsh Centre Bus Stations are located within a 5-10 minutes walk of the Royal Centre. For details of bus times visit www.triptimes.co.uk or phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33.
Nottingham Station is 15 minutes walk from the Royal Centre. Trams, which can be caught next to the station on Station Street, also stop directly outside the front entrance of the Theatre Royal.
By tram Nottingham Express Transit now stops outside the Royal Centre and has Park & Ride sites at Hucknall, Moor Bridge, Phoenix Park, Wilkinson Street and The Forest. For more details on tram timetables and location of stops please call 0115 942 7777 or visit www.thetram.net – see above for details on how to get a return tram ticket for just £1! Conditions apply.
By car There are four public car parks close to the Royal Centre. These are situated at Trinity Square, Talbot Street, Upper Parliament Street and at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, just off Wollaton Street. Please see the city centre map for further details. Nottinghamshire Police advise that wherever possible, patrons entering the city by car should park in a car park to reduce the risk of car crime. The City’s Secure Car Parks are located at Talbot Street, Fletcher Gate, Broadmarsh Centre & Victoria Centre.
Theatre tokens are available from the Box Office in any denomination starting from £1. These can be used to pay for any performance at the Royal Centre. Free Mailing List To join our mailing list, call the Box Office or send your name address, postcode and E-mail address to ticketsales.manager@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Theatre Tokens
Royal Centre Ticket Agents Nottingham Alex Smith Travel, Wollaton Travel Service, University of Nottingham Students’ Union, City Information Centre, Exchange Buildings, Skills Travel, Victoria Centre, Derby Tourist Information Centre, Hyde-Barker Travel (Mansfield). Group and Schools Bookings Discounts are available for school groups and for parties of 10 or more for many of our shows. Visit individual show pages for more details.To book contact Graeme Jennings, Group Sales Co-ordinator on 0115 989 5534.
To join our email list go to www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk click on ‘Contact Us’ and follow the prompts. Alternatively, email enquiry@royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk Terms and Conditions As of 1 April 2009, all payments by credit or debit card will be subject to a booking fee. This includes sales made by telephone, internet or in person at the Box Office. Payments by cash, cheque or voucher are not subject to a booking fee. An administration cost of 50p will be charged for your tickets to be posted. Due to an increased number of declined cheques we can only accept them as payment for tickets if customers are booking more than one week in advance of the performance they wish to attend. We can only offer refunds if the performance is cancelled. In the event that you find you are unable to use your tickets for a specific performance we will try to exchange them for the same production/artist for a fee of £2 per ticket. Unfortunately we will only be able to undertake the re-sale of tickets for sold out performances. Please note that shows do not necessarily go on sale at the same time as the brochure is issued. We reserve the right to ask for proof of eligibility when claiming discounts. Unaccompanied under 16s will not be permitted into the auditoria. The Royal Centre may occasionally offer tickets at different prices from those stated in this brochure. It is not possible to include tickets that you have already purchased in any future special offers. If you arrive late for a performance, you may have to wait until the interval to be seated. Please Note: Due to Fire Regulations all patrons attending performances at the Royal Centre must have a valid ticket irrespective of age.
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Name a Seat
Seating Plan This is a unique opportunity to dedicate a seat in the Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall in a position of your choice with your own special message. For a minimum donation of £250, you could dedicate a seat for yourself, or pledge as a gift for a friend or loved one. Why not commemorate a birthday, a wedding, an anniversary, the arrival of a new baby, or simply remember a special moment or a significant event. Your dedication will appear on a brass plaque and placed onto the back of a seat of your choice for 5 years, thus making it part of the very fabric of the building! You will also receive a personal certificate which will include the seat details, and the personal message chosen to be engraved onto the plaque. Your name will also feature in the Royal Centre’s in-house show programmes and on the website.
Boxes E and F
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Disabled seating in this area
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HOW TO JOIN Please fill out the information below and return with payment to Claire Brown, Development Officer, The Royal Centre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND
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For more information please contact Claire Brown on 08458 720 713 or E-mail claire.barnard@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or visit www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
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CORPORATE RELATIONS MANAGER 0115 989 5505 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk
Business Opportunities
West Side Story
Flashdance
Miss Saigon
Starlight Express
Our Partners 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
Diamond Members
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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Programme Advertisements
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Logo presence in brochures, our website, plasma screens and programmes
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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.
Sapphire Members
the big wheel
Emerald Members Pirtek
(Nottingham)
Contact us For more information call 0115 989 5505 or e-mail helen.battersby@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Access Guide Hearing Assistance Entering the Building • Automated, ramped access at far left hand door of main entrance. • The Greenroom Bar entrance on South Sherwood Street – at street level, opposite main entrance to Royal Concert Hall (this entrance is busy at peak times).
Entering the Auditorium • Wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties – use Stalls Right entrance as there are no stairs to be negotiated.
The Auditorium • Wheelchair spaces are at the rear of the auditorium. • Patrons can transfer from their wheelchair to a seat. Wheelchairs will be stored in the foyer.
Toilets • An adapted toilet is available in the main foyer between the Greenroom Bar and the Cloakroom.
Lifts • At the present time there are no lift facilities in the Theatre Royal.
Parking • Spaces for mobility badge holders are located on Burton Street and at the lower end of Wollaton Street near the tram stop.
Entering the Building • From South Sherwood Street there is level access into the Royal Concert Hall’s main entrance foyer where there is lift access to all levels. • The far right door is automated. It opens outwards. • When there is a performance there is ramped access from Burton Street into the Stalls foyer.
The Auditorium • Wheelchair spaces are on Stalls Right and at the end of certain rows. • Patrons can transfer from their wheelchair to a seat. Wheelchairs will be stored in the foyer.
Toilets • Adapted toilets are available on the Stalls entrance (Level 1) to the left of Door A which leads into the auditorium.
Lifts • The lift services all levels of the Royal Concert Hall. There are stairs to be negotiated to reach seats on upper levels of the venue.
Len Maynard Suite • Please be aware that this suite is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Both venues have a Sennheiser Infrared Transmission System. Receivers are available free of charge from the Access Desk in the Theatre Royal or the Cloakroom in the Royal Concert Hall prior to the show. Please note: We recommend that customers wishing to use the Sennheiser Infrared Transmission System, in sync with their hearing aid seats, seat themselves when possible in the centre Stalls of the Theatre Royal on rows G, H, J, K, L and M or in the centre block of the Dress and Upper Circle. In the Concert Hall, there are Sennheiser blackspots under the tiered level overhangs. We recommend that patrons buy tickets centrally on all levels whenever possible to ensure best reception. For a more detailed seating plan, please contact the Access Officer directly.
Audio Described Performances The Witches of Eastwick Sat 18 Apr 2.30pm This performance will be proceeded by a touch tour. Time to be confirmed Evita Thu 14 May 7.30pm This performance will be preceded by a touch tour Time to be confirmed Opera North Paradise Moscow, Thu 18 June 7.15pm Touch Tour 6pm
Layby • The Layby outside the Concert Hall’s main entrance can be used for the arrival and collection of patrons, but parking is not permitted.
General information for Wheelchair and Scooter users
Chicago Sat 18 July 2.30pm This performance will be preceded by a touch tour Time to be confirmed
• If it is desired or necessary, patrons may advise us of type of impairment and the size of wheelchair (if applicable). Only 12 ‘standard’ size wheelchairs can be accommodated in Royal Concert Hall, and 7 ‘standard’ size wheelchairs in the Theatre Royal. Scooters and larger size wheelchairs may require an allocation of two ‘standard’ size wheelchair spaces. Wheelchair and scooter users should discuss their requirements upon booking so that we are able to make visits as comfortable as possible.
On most occasions, touch tours are organised prior to Audio Described Performances. Touch tours allow visually impaired people a unique opportunity to go onto the stage and explore the sets, costumes and props before the performance begins, giving a better idea of the stage layout. You may even get the chance to meet some of the cast!
General Notes about the Royal Centre
A touch tour lasts approximately thirty minutes. Touch tour starting times are not usually confirmed until a couple of weeks before the performance is due to be with us.
Customers with Disabilities 50% discount
Customer Feedback
• A 50% discount on seats in the Stalls is offered to customers with disabilities on most performances at the Royal Centre. Discounts are subject to status and availability.
As part of our 25 year Development Plan we are continually endeavouring to improve access to our services and facilities and welcome any suggestions or comments from our customers.
Should a customer with disabilities require the support of a carer/companion in order to visit the Royal Centre, we also offer a discounted companion's ticket.
Sign Language Interpreted Performances The Witches of Eastwick Fri 17 Apr 5pm Interpreter Maria Sykes High School Musical Thu 7 May 7pm Interpreter Donna Ruane Evita Tues 19 May 7.30pm Interpreter Paul Whittaker Opera North The Abduction from the Seraglio, Fri 19 June 7.15pm Interpreter Wendy Ebsworth MBE The BFG Fri 10 July 7pm Interpreter Andy Higgins Chicago Wed 15 July 7.30pm Interpreter Paul Whittaker
Captioned performances Evita Sat 16 May 2.30pm An Inspector Calls Sat 6 June 2.30pm
Assistance Dogs • Assistance Dogs are welcome in all areas of our two venues. Alternatively, we are happy to offer a dog sitting service during a performance. If you would like to use this service please state when booking your tickets, or contact the Access Officer directly.
Staff Assistance • Our staff are happy to offer assistance should it be required. • Qualified first aiders are on duty at all performances.
Alternate Formats Our brochure is available in the following formats: Braille, Large Print, Compact Disc, CD-ROM, and ‘Word’ Format. For a more comprehensive guide to our access facilities and details of Touch Tours, please contact Emily Noakes Emily Noakes, Access Manager, Telephone 0115 989 5609 / Fax 0115 989 5602 / Text Phone 0115 989 5601 Email emily.noakes@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Quadrophenia 7.30pm Quadrophenia 7.30pm Quadrophenia 7.30pm Quadrophenia 7.30pm Quadrophenia 7.30pm
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Scooby-Doo 2pm & 6.30pm Scooby-Doo 2pm & 6.30pm
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National Children’s Orchestra 3pm
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Bill Bailey 7.30pm
LazyTown 5pm LazyTown 5pm LazyTown 2pm & 5pm LazyTown 11am, 2pm & 5pm LazyTown 11am & 2pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 2pm & 7.30pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 7.30pm The Hound of the Baskervilles 5pm & 8pm
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Suddenly At Home 7.30pm Suddenly At Home 7.30pm Suddenly At Home 2pm & 7.30pm Suddenly At Home 7.30pm Suddenly At Home 7.30pm Suddenly At Home 5pm & 8pm
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Strictly Murder 7.30pm Strictly Murder 7.30pm Strictly Murder 2pm & 7.30pm Strictly Murder 7.30pm Strictly Murder 7.30pm Strictly Murder 5pm & 8pm
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The Late Edwina Black 7.30pm
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SEPTEMBER Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
AD - Audio Described Performance SLIP - Sign Language Interpreted Performance CP - Captioned Performance
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The Late Edwina Black 7.30pm The Late Edwina Black 2pm & 7.30pm The Late Edwina Black 7.30pm The Late Edwina Black 7.30pm The Late Edwina Black 5pm & 8pm
Important Information: We are confident that all the information included in this brochure is correct. The Royal Centre may find that it has to change prices or withdraw discounts and special offers included in the brochure at any time. The Royal Centre may make changes to its programme without notice.