What's On - Theatre Autumn '18

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AUTUMN PERFORMANCES 2018

W H AT’S ON

Birmingham City University

5 - 7 Dec As You Like It

T H E AT R E

WELCOME TO ROYAL BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE THEATRE COMPANY’S AUTUMN ‘18 SEASON Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is a multi-disciplinary institution of music and acting offering an incredible range of performances from world-class professionals and emerging talent.

Comprised of final year students from our acting courses, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company has established a reputation as one of the city’s most exciting outfits. The Company’s composition changes every year, so our seasons are highly eclectic, presenting a wide range of works – some challenging, some moving, some witty, but all with a freshness that comes from working with emerging professional actors.

The Company is supported by an energetic and creative production department consisting of a professional Stage Management Team, Property Master, Set Designer and Wardrobe Mistress. Each year, the Theatre Company is directed by professionals who present work nationally and internationally, ranging from productions in the West End to those for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

We look forward to welcoming you to our performances.

Julian Lloyd Webber Principal of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Stephen Simms Vice Principal (Acting)

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Electra at The Crescent March 2018 by Aimee Spinks

ABOUT ROYAL BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE Formerly known as Birmingham School of Acting, we are now part of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. With roots as a drama school going back to 1936, we retain the professional outlook and commitment to contemporary training that has seen our acting courses consistently rated amongst the best in the UK. We also train the associated disciplines of Stage Management and Applied Performance, which provides the perfect learning environment to launch your career as a performance industry professional.

For more information on Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and its courses, come to an Open Day or visit www.bcu.ac.uk/bsa/opendays To find out what’s on visit www.bcu.ac.uk/concerts

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Electra at The Crescent March 2018 by Aimee Spinks

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Performance

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Venue

Dates and Times

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Three Winters

The Old Rep Theatre

Wed 10 Oct: 7.30pm Thu 11 Oct: 7.30pm Fri 12 Oct: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 13 Oct: 5pm

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The Castle

The Lab @ Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Wed 17 Oct: 7.30pm Thu 18 Oct: 7.30pm Fri 19 Oct: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 20 Oct: 5pm

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Howard Katz

The Crescent Studio

Wed 17 Oct: 7.45pm Thu 18 Oct: 2.30pm & 7.45pm Fri 19 Oct: 7.45pm Sat 20 Oct: 5pm

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As You Like It

The Patrick Centre @ Birmingham Hippodrome

Wed 5 Dec: 7pm Thu 6 Dec: 2.30pm & 7pm Fri 7 Dec: 2.30pm & 7pm

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The Trojan Women

The Crescent Studio

Wed 5 Dec: 7.45pm Thu 6 Dec: 2.30pm & 7.45pm Fri 7 Dec: 7.45pm Sat 8 Dec: 5pm

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Opera Scenes

The Lab @ Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Thu 6 Dec: 7pm Fri 7 Dec: 7pm Sat 8 Dec: 2pm & 7pm

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Twelfth Night

The Patrick Centre @ Birmingham Hippodrome

Wed 12 Dec: 7pm Thu 13 Dec: 7pm Fri 14 Dec: 2.30pm & 7pm Sat 15 Dec: 5pm

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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company presents…

THREE WINTERS

By Tena Štivičić Directed by Lise Olson Strong, uncompromising and sometimes harrowing, Three Winters is an epic family drama that moves between three alternating time periods and four generations of one Croatian family. The fortunes of the Kos family are entwined with that of their country, as political upheaval mirrors familial struggles.

General admission: £8.50 Concessions: £4.00

THREE WINTERS

The Old Rep Theatre Wed 10 Oct: 7.30pm Thu 11 Oct: 7.30pm Fri 12 Oct: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 13 Oct: 5pm 5

THE CASTLE

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company presents…

THE CASTLE

By Howard Barker Directed by Andrew Potter Created at the height of Thatcher’s attempt to revive Feudalism, and with one foot in the mud of Greenham Common, Howard Barker’s gloriously labyrinthine play celebrates the irrepressible British capacity for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Returning from the crusades, a knight and his male companions are shocked to discover that everything has changed in their absence. Aggrieved by this betrayal, they set about building a castle to restore order. But the women they left behind have other ideas, and things rapidly spiral out of control.

Please note this production contains adult themes.

General admission: £8.00 Concessions: £5.50 The Lab @ Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Wed 17 Oct: 7.30pm Thu 18 Oct: 7.30pm Fri 19 Oct: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sat 20 Oct: 5pm

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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company presents…

HOWARD KATZ

By Patrick Marber Directed by John Adams Howard Katz, aggressive Jewish showbiz agent of C-list celebrities, has hit a major life crisis. Traced through darkly comic and almost dream-like flashbacks we witness the story of the mighty Katz, a man in freefall, while he determinedly clings to life.

Please note this production contains adult themes.

General admission: £8.00 Concessions: £5.50

HOWARD KATZ

The Crescent Studio Wed 17 Oct: 7.45pm Thu 18 Oct: 2.30pm & 7.45pm Fri 19 Oct: 7.45pm Sat 20 Oct: 5pm 7

AS YOU LIKE IT

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company presents…

AS YOU LIKE IT

By William Shakespeare Directed by Scott Ellis Clowns, fools, banished fathers and daughters, women dressed as men – and sheep! Shakespeare’s most loved pastoral comedy explodes to life. Run away to the Forest of Arden for this festival of music, mischief and mistaken identity.

General admission: £7.50 Concessions: £5.00

The Patrick Centre @ Birmingham Hippodrome Wed 5 Dec: 7pm Thu 6 Dec: 2.30pm & 7pm Fri 7 Dec: 2.30pm & 7pm 8

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company presents…

THE TROJAN WOMEN

By Caroline Bird Directed by Sean Aita Whilst the city of Troy burns, its women await their fate.

Bird’s thrilling and provocative re-invention of Euripides’s classic brings the play bang up to date for a contemporary audience. Transplanting the action to a mother and baby unit, located within a women’s prison, this electrifying drama explores the aftermath and consequences of war.

THE TROJAN WOMEN

Please note this production contains adult themes.

Commissioned by and first performed at the Gate Theatre, London on December 6 2012. Licensed by arrangement with The Agency, 24 Pottery Lane, Holland Park, London W11 4LZ. info@theagency.co.uk General admission: £8.00 Concessions: £5.50 The Crescent Studio Wed 5 Dec: 7.45pm Thu 6 Dec: 2.30pm & 7.45pm Fri 7 Dec: 7.45pm Sat 8 Dec: 5pm 9

OPERA SCENES

OPERA SCENES Conductor Harry Sever Directed by Jamie Hayes Emerging young British conductor, Harry Sever and director, Jamie Hayes (Glyndebourne, ENO, BYO) join talented singers from the Vocal and Operatic Department for our popular set of Opera Scenes.

Enjoy repertoire from our rising stars in a journey through operatic territories both light and dark.

General admission: ÂŁ15.00 Concessions: ÂŁ10.00

The Lab @ Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Thu 6 Dec: 7pm Fri 7 Dec: 7pm Sat 8 Dec: 2pm & 7pm 10

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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Theatre Company presents…

TWELFTH NIGHT

By William Shakespeare Directed by Chris Monks Viola is wrecked, washed–up and separated from her brother; to survive she must deceive. In a land of austerity can she be the catalyst that will allow passion to break free? Music may be the food of love, but we’ll all go hungry unless everyone’s invited to the feast.

General admission: £7.50 Concessions: £5.00

The Patrick Centre @ Birmingham Hippodrome Wed 12 Dec: 7pm Thu 13 Dec: 7pm

TWELFTH NIGHT

Fri 14 Dec: 2.30pm & 7pm Sat 15 Dec: 5pm 11

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To book, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/bsa

BOOKINGS

Box Office: 0844 338 5000 www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB

The Patrick Centre @ Birmingham Hippodrome

Box Office: 0121 359 9444 www.oldreptheatre.co.uk

Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DY

The Old Rep Theatre

Box Office: 0121 331 5909 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire

200 Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7XR

The Lab @ Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Box Office: 0121 643 5858 www.crescent-theatre.co.uk

Sheepcote Street, Birmingham, B16 8AE (Accessible facilities available)

The Crescent Theatre and Studio

VENUES