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gala theatre & cinema Summer 2014

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WelcOMe Entertainment. That’s what we always aim to provide at Gala.

Sometimes it may be a moving drama, at other times it may be the latest stand-up comedy, but on our cinema screens and our theatre stage, we hope we always manage to entertain you.

No one sums up the spirit of entertainment as well as Eric Morecambe. From his beginnings as a child star to huge stardom, his was a life dedicated to entertaining. Over 28 million people watched the Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show of 1977, which was incredibly, more than half the population of the UK. We celebrate the great man’s life with a new production entitled Morecambe.

So subtle and convincing is his characterisation, that star of the show Bob Golding could have been born to play Eric. That the Associate Producer is Eric’s son Gary also speak volumes about the quality of the show. Moving, funny and hugely entertaining, I urge you to join us for this terrific piece of theatre.

Don’t forget, while you are in the City, why not visit our friends at Durham’s other theatres, the Assembly Rooms and the City Theatre.

There is much to be enjoyed, and I hope you will enjoy it with us.

Robin Byers Programming & Operations Manager Gala Theatre

gala Online…

There are many ways to engage with Gala online.

Booking online is the quickest and easiest way to get tickets for your favourite event. And whether for a theatre or cinema performance, you can select your own seat when booking. Just go to our website.

Being one of our Facebook friends is the most direct way of keeping up-to-date with everything that’s happening at Gala, with regular updates of all our events and activities and some exclusive Facebook ticket offers. Go to: www.facebook.com/galadurham Our Facebook account also links to Twitter, so if you’re more of a tweeter then you can follow us at: www.twitter.com/galadurham

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Thursday 1 May 7.00pm & Friday 16 May 1.00pm £15 (£13 conc), £10 Gala Friends, £8 Schools (Matinee only)

King Lear

by William Shakespeare

Academy Award winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens) in the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy. An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing.

Lear’s world descends into chaos. Running time: 210 minutes.

The best of British theatre broadcast to the big screen at Gala.

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Saturday 3 May 7.30pm | £20 (£19 conc)

The BiG chRiS BaRBeR Band In his 65th anniversary year as a bandleader, the legendary Chris Barber and his 10-piece band are still on great form. Playing a selection of his favourite music: from his roots in New Orleans style in Bourbon Street Parade (still his signature tune) to the early music of Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet and back to When the Saints… all played with extraordinary panache, humour and skill. The Big Chris Barber Band perform an evening of exciting jazz and blues, jumping with energy.

Sunday 4 May 8.00pm | £22.50

FiSh MOveaBle FeaST TOuR The critically acclaimed progressive rock singer-songwriter, and former lead singer of Marillion, embarks on this extensive British tour. The UK trek, named after his latest album A Feast of Consequences, sees Fish perform songs from the new album, as well as his solo album tracks, and early Marillion classics.

Monday 5 May 7.30pm | £11 (£9 conc), (£8 Students and Gala Friends)

The cOMedy STORe Here’s to another night of fun and laughter, courtesy of our friends at The Comedy Store. The Bank Holiday line-up includes three great comics all ready to tickle the collective Durham funny bone, and is introduced by your genial host.

Join us for a pre-show drink between 6pm-7pm, and all beer and lager has 10% off. Or get a show ticket and a main meal with our friends Chiquito’s for just £15.

Ask Box Office for details. Contains strong language, recommended age 16+.

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TIN Arts present:

BeST FOOT FORWaRd

Tuesday 6 May 7.30pm

An annual celebration of memorable dance and performing arts work created and performed by people with a learning disability as part of TIN Arts’ wide range of programmes. Now in its fifteenth year, Best Foot Forward includes guests from across the region who have been working intensively to create work for this special performance.

FuSe

Wednesday 7 May 1.30pm

An amazing, dynamic celebration of dance work created by children and young people from across County Durham who all participate in TIN Arts’ Bounce programme. Fuse includes performers both with and without a disability who meet regularly to dance in school and community settings. This performance will also feature guest groups from Best Foot Forward.

Slide XTRa

Wednesday 7 May 7.30pm

Slide Xtra brings together schools from TIN Arts’ Schools Affiliation Scheme alongside some of the groups who meet regularly as part of TIN Arts’ Bounce programme. £8 (£6 conc) per show; any two shows £12, three shows £17

These programmes are part of a broader programme of dance and wider arts inclusion work led by TIN Arts and supported by Arts Council England.

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Written by Tim Whitnall directed by Paul hendy associate Producer, Gary Morecambe Thursday 8 - Saturday 10 May 7.30pm (+ Sat 2.30pm) | £17 (£15 conc), £13 Gala Friends

This Olivier Award winning play celebrates the extraordinary life of Britain's best loved comic, from his beginnings as a child-performer to the glitz and glamour of international stardom.

Starring the multi-talented Bob Golding as the great man, this is a moving, often hilarious tale about an affectionate lad with funny bones; a born entertainer; the tall one with glasses; the man what brought us the sunshine. What do you think of it so far? “will bring sunshine into the lives of all who see it” daily Telegraph “wonderful… exceptional… incredibly emotional… hilarious” The Times Pre-Theatre meals available; ask Box Office for details.

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Sunday 11 May 8.00pm | £22

OMid djalili He’s back on tour with a splash, following a sellout four week West End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid has won a whole host of stand-up awards, as well as acting awards for his role in The Infidel, and is one of the funniest comedians around. "to carve yourself out a career as the thinking person's Iranian comedian in this political climate takes a fine brain and a masterful way with the audience. There is no question that Omid Djalili possesses both" The Sunday Times

Wednesday 21 May 8.00pm | £22.50

BRian cOnley The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new touring show. Showcasing his many talents, there’ll be singing, laughs, and much more in this latest variety show from one of Britain’s most loved performers.

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Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 May 7.30pm (+ Sat 2.30pm) | £20 (£18 conc), £16 Gala Friends

BiRMinGhaM ROyal BalleT This breathtaking programme presents an exciting new work from company dancer and choreographer Kit Holder and an early hit ballet

by Sir Frederick Ashton, alongside thrilling excerpts from some world-famous classics, all performed to live music from members of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

QuaTRain Inspired by the fantastically vibrant tango rhythms of Astor Piazzolla's The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, Kit Holder creates this exciting third ballet for the Company.

BiTeSized BalleT More stunning excerpts from some of the world's best-loved ballets. This year's selection are: Beauty and the Beast: Act I pas de deux; Hobson's Choice: Clog Dance and Lily of Laguna pas de deux; La Fille mal gardée: Ribbon pas de deux.

Façade Based on Edith Sitwell's deliciously nonsensical poetry, Façade embraces fun with whole-hearted and wilful abandon. Be entertained by a series of delightful characters dancing tangos, foxtrots and waltzes, all with their tongues firmly in their cheeks. Choreographed in 1931, Façade was Sir Frederick Ashton's first big hit, and is full of the gentle comedy for which he is loved - an enjoyable break from the sanity of everyday life.

Post show Afternoon Tea available; see page 33

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Following his production of Richard II in October 2013, RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare’s history plays with these epic, comic and thrilling visions of a nation in turmoil. RSC Associate Artist Antony Sher returns to play the infamous comic knight Falstaff. He is joined by Jasper Britton as Henry IV and Alex Hassell as Prince Hal. Wednesday 14 & Sunday 18 May 7.00pm £15 (£13 conc), £10 Gala Friends

henRy iv PaRT i With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. As his father prepares to defend his crown, Prince Hal languishes in the taverns and brothels of London with his friend, the notorious Sir John Falstaff. But with the onset of the war, Hal and Falstaff are thrust into the brutal reality of the battlefield.

Wednesday 18 June 7.00pm £15 (£13 conc), £10 Gala Friends

henRy iv PaRT ii King Henry's health is failing as a second rebellion threatens to surface. Intent on securing his legacy, he is uncertain that Hal is a worthy heir, believing him to be more concerned with earthly pleasures than with the responsibility of rule. Meanwhile, Falstaff gleefully indulges in the business of lining his own pockets. Hal must choose between duty and loyalty to an old friend in a heartbreaking conclusion to this pair of plays.

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The Royal Shakespeare company, broadcast live from Stratford-upon-avon to the big screen at Gala

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Monday 19 May 7.30pm £26 (£24.50 conc), £23 Friends, £45 Double Ticket, £10 Restricted View

The MaGic FluTe (MOzaRT) Probably the world’s favourite opera, The Magic Flute has enchanted music and theatre lovers for hundreds of years. With magic and adventure, it tells the story of a young prince and princess on a frightening journey in pursuit of love. With stratospheric arias, jolly folk tunes and profound music, Mozart’s opera is a perfect expression of his musical genius. ETO is delighted to be reviving its production of this masterpiece. Director Liam Steel. Revival director James Hurley. Conductor Michael Rosewell. Sung in English. “an absolutely gorgeous production... the array of costumes could have come from John Galliano or Vivienne Westwood’s catwalk” daily Telegraph

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Tuesday 20 May 7.30pm £26 (£24.50 conc), £23 Friends, £45 Double Ticket, £10 Restricted View

KinG PRiaM (TiPPeTT) Michael Tippett’s magnificent opera is a gripping dramatisation of the fall of Troy as epic as it is powerful. The opera is based on Homer’s Iliad, and focuses on the moral choices of human characters caught up in a world of gods and goddesses, in a stirring account of decisions and their importance at a time of war. Brilliant, insightful and musically gripping, King Priam is British opera at its best. Director James Conway, Conductor Michael Rosewell. Sung in English.

“Utterly compelling” The Guardian

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Thursday 22 May 7.00pm £15 (£13 conc), £10 Gala Friends

Following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of this wonderful play returns for an encore screening. Based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, the play was Winner of 7 Olivier Awards in 2013, including Best New Play and has been hailed by The Times as ‘a phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle’.

Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain - exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears' dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. But his detective work, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

The best of British theatre broadcast to the big screen at Gala.

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Swing City Trio | £4 Friday 23 May

Formed in 2007, this trio recreate the swing-style jazz typical of New York clubs of the late 1930s and ‘40s. The music of Gershwin, Berlin, Porter and other great songsmiths of the sophisticated era are performed by Steve Andrews (saxophone) Roly Veitch (guitar) and Neil Harlan (bass).

The Sue Ferris Quartet | £4 Friday 20 June

Talented saxophonist and flautist Sue Ferris has performed in numerous groups in the North East and beyond. Her quartet features Neil Harland, Rob Walker and Paul Edis playing swinging, straight-ahead jazz, rooted in the music of the Great American Songbook.

Paul Edis Sextet | £4 Wednesday 16 July

Led by a brilliant young pianist, this sextet is steeped in tradition, but with an original and contemporary edge. Their debut album There Will Be Time was voted third best album of 2012 (Jazzwise). With some intricate arrangements, solid grooves and exquisite melodies, they wow audiences and critics alike.

Presented as part of Brass: durham international Festival.

Northern Monkey Brass Band | £4 Friday 18 July

Formed in 2009 (as Horn Dogs) the band is a funky collective of some of the finest players in the North East. Led by trumpeter Graham Hardy and inspired by the Rebirth Brass Band and Dirty Dozen Brass Band, they have rapidly earned a reputation for lively, energetic shows featuring well known covers and fabulous original music.

Presented as part of Brass: durham international Festival.

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Gala Lunchtime Concert Series 1.00pm - 2.00pm

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Friday 23 May 7.45pm | £8.50

Funny BOneS cOMedy cluB Attention please… we have another batch of fabulous comics lined up for your pleasure. Your MC for the evening Marc Smethurst introduces fine funnyman Dan Nightingale, effortlessly likable John Gavin and the hilarious observations of Harriet Dyer. Contains strong language, recommended age 16+.

Saturday 24 May 7.30pm £18.50 (£17.50 conc)

halFWay TO PaRadiSe The Billy FuRy STORy Billy Fury was Britain's own Elvis and the girls loved him. Now to mark the 30th anniversary of his death, his own band, Fury’s Tornados replay his timeless hits: Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more. Add the uncanny voice of Colin Gold, a giant nostalgic moving backdrop of this wonderful era and personal movie footage of Billy and the boys, and it’s a musical night to treasure. "rock 'n' roll heaven - a great 60s night out" The Stage Tuesday 27 May & Wednesday 28 May 7.00pm (+ Wed 2.00pm) | £12 (£10 conc) GTSS present:

BuGSy MalOne A pie-flinging, pinstripe-wearing, pint-sized classic, Bugsy guarantees laughter and a terrific musical score. Our own Gala Theatre Stage School delve into the world of 'splurge guns' filled with custard pies in this thoroughly charming, irreverent (and very messy) production, performed by a cast of extremely talented young performers.

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cRaiG caMPBell ThRillinG Mic hunT The internationally-acclaimed Canadian comedian returns to Gala. Craig has supported Frankie Boyle on his last two sell-out national tours, has performed smokin' sets on Dave’s One Night Stand, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and has more recently been seen on tour in The Lumberjacks alongside fellow Canadians Stewart Francis and Glenn Wool. A formidable force, Craig delivers high octane, charismatic performances and hilarious anecdotes. “one of the most skilled storytellers and jokesmiths on the circuit” chortle Sunday 1 June 7.30pm | £11 (£9 conc), (£8 Students and Gala Friends)

The cOMedy STORe Three of the circuit’s best comedians join together for another night of laughter and mayhem… you know it makes sense. Join us for a pre-show drink between 6pm-7pm, and all beer and lager has 10% off. Or get a show ticket and a main meal with our friends Chiquito’s for just £15. Ask Box Office for details.Contains strong language, recommended age 16+.

Wednesday 4 June 7.30pm £13 (£11 conc), FREE for Gala Friends

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djanGO à la cRéOle European Gypsy swing combines with the music and rhythms of New Orleans, the Caribbean and Brazil.

Evan is arguably the world’s finest clarinettist and possibly the greatest of all time, combining virtuosity and immaculate taste with a strong root in New Orleans jazz. Elegant and impassioned, Evan’s style is steeped in the tradition of early jazz masters such as Sidney Bechet and Barney Bigard. With guitarists David Blenkhorn and Dave Kelbie, and bassist Sebastien Girardot, he celebrates the music of the legendary Django Reinhardt and enlivens swing-era classics with fresh interpretations and virtuosic improvisation. “in the history of jazz, he will be amidst the greatest of all times” jazz classique

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Tuesday 27 May 8.00pm | £15

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Friday 6 June 8.00pm | £20

ReTuRn OF The GRuMPy Old WOMen FiFTy ShadeS OF BeiGe The Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Perrier Award-winning comedian and writer Jenny Eclair will be joined by Susie Blake (Mrs Brown's Boys, Coronation Street) and actress and singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is, Casualty) in this brand spanking new show.

This jam-packed evening includes: the joy of large pants, a nagging master class, voluntary euthanasia vs. retirement, and a mercifully brief Zumba demonstration. Bask in an orgy of fury and big laughs in this glorious live version of the hit TV show.

Saturday 7 June 7.30pm | £15 (£13 conc)

BOBBy PaTTinSOn & FRiendS The North East comedy legend and Gala favourite is returning to the venue he considers the North’s best theatre. Bobby always gets a great reception and he chose Gala as the venue to record his DVD, Still Laughing. With an excellent show of top quality artists, the show provides music, laughter and the best of entertainment with nothing to offend. Honoured by the Variety Club with a Silver Heart award for donations which have bought four coaches for disabled children, Bobby’s share of the proceeds of this evenings show will go towards the purchase of a fifth coach.

Friday 13 June 7.30pm | £10

PeTeR GaBRiel BacK TO FROnT This outstanding new concert film celebrates one of the most innovative artists of modern times.

Directed by BAFTA winning Hamish Hamilton, it captures the excitement of a spectacular live performance, and also includes interviews with all the key players. Filmed live in October 2013 at London’s O2, as Peter is reunited with his original 80s band to mark the 25th anniversary of the landmark album So. Featuring classic hits: Solsbury Hill, Sledgehammer, Mercy Street and Don’t Give Up, this visual feast brings the viewer to the heart of the concert experience.

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By alan ayckbourn

Thursday 12 June 7.30pm £15 (£13 conc), £10 Gala Friends

A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn (Bedroom Farce, A Chorus of Disapproval), this play returns to the National Theatre for the first time since its premiere in 1987, when it won the Evening Standard Award for Best New Play.

Jack McCracken is a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business he’s approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack’s integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes. Rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax.

The best of British theatre broadcast live to the big screen at Gala.

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A Small Family Business

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Friday 13 June 7.45pm | £8.50

Funny BOneS cOMedy cluB Fancy a bucket full of laughs, up close and personal (bucket not provided!).

Then join engaging MC Phil Chapman as he brings on the sharp-witted and charismatic Sam Harland, the terminally uncool geekery of Peter Brush and John Scott, who always plays a blinder. Contains strong language, recommended age 16+.

Sunday 15 June 2.30pm | £7.50

The elveS & The ShOeMaKeR From his kitchen workshop, Sam makes terrible shoes and tries to sell them online.

They’re so bad that no-one wants them. Then one night, two tiny visitors climb in through the window and start cutting and stitching and gluing… and Sam’s life is never quite the same again. Following their sell-out show The Enormous Turnip, the eccentric Stuff and Nonsense Theatre return with an up-to-date, size 13½ re-telling of this favourite story featuring stunning puppets, music and surprises aplenty. For everyone aged 3 and above. Adapted and directed by Niki McCretton.

Saturday 14 June 7.30pm | £15

SinG-a-lOnG-a diRTy dancinG (15) Get ready for the time of your life as the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-aLong-a Grease take you back to the summer of 1963. It’s college boys versus dancing hunks, in this screening of one of the best-loved movies of all time. Join Baby and Johnny in a fun-filled screening of this 1987 classic, where you are the stars of the show. Show Patrick and Jennifer how it’s done, as your host leads a vocal warm up, shows you how to use your magic moments fun pack and has you dancing dirty… and remember, nobody puts Baby in the corner. Fancy dress recommended.

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Durham High School for Girls & Durham Primary Schools present:

The SelFiSh GianT By jan Stroud Year 5 children showcase their performing talents in this colourful and lively musical re-telling Oscar Wilde’s much-loved children’s story.

Friday 20 June 7.30pm | £20

FROM The jaM The PuBlic GeTS WhaT The PuBlic WanTS TOuR The Jam exploded onto the music scene in 1977 with their ferocious debut single. With a catalogue that includes 18 Top 40 singles, they became the sound of British youth and one of the greatest bands in UK history. From The Jam, featuring former Jam bassist Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings, have a reputation for the kind of incendiary live performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. Expect classic hits such as Going Underground and Town Called Malice alongside a load of live favourites.

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Monday 16 June 7.00pm | £10 (£5 conc)

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Saturday 21 June 3.00pm - 11.00pm | ÂŁ27 in advance, ÂŁ30 on the day

As the home of Durham Blues Festival, Gala are delighted to present twelve acts on two stages across one great day of blues music.

See www.durhambluesfestival.co.uk for full details.

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jaleO FlaMencO a cOMPáS Jaleo return to Britain in a scintillating fusion of heart-wrenching vocals, explosive footwork and virtuoso guitar playing. Brimming over with the intoxicating rhythms, palpable energy and a joie de vivre which has become synonymous with the company, A Compás (in rhythm) charts an evocative musical journey through the flamenco regions of Andalusia in which some of Spain´s finest artists combine their talents in a unique spectacle which encapsulates the very essence of flamenco. “sexy, sizzling and Spanish… superb dancing and a big hot slice of southern Spain” Watford Observer

Sunday 6 July 7.30pm £11 (£9 conc), (£8 Students and Gala Friends)

The cOMedy STORe With the weekend almost at an end, what better way to raise the spirits before the start of another week, than in the company of our funny friends from The Comedy Store.

Your MC introduces three terrific comics in one helluva funny show. Join us for a preshow drink between 6pm-7pm, and all beer and lager has 10% off. Or get a show ticket and a main meal with our friends Chiquito’s for just £15. Ask Box Office for details.Contains strong language, recommended age 16+.

Monday 7 July 7.30pm | £7

The Hexham & Newcastle Catholic Partnership present:

FROM STaGe and ScReen The Catholic Partnership Schools will be performing an exciting evening of dance, inspired by Broadway and Hollywood.

Drawing on the expression, emotion and creativity from stage and screen, this promises to be a wonderful evening.

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Sunday 22 June 7.30pm | £18 (£17 conc), £16 Gala Friends

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Sunday 6 July 2.30pm £10 (£8 conc), £32 Family Ticket Tall Stories present:

eMily BROWn & The ThinG

Pic: Neal Layton

Could you get to sleep with a Thing outside your window? From the company that brought you The Gruffalo comes this brand new show, based on the hugely popular book by Cressida Cowell (author of How to Train your Dragon) and Neal Layton. One evening, Emily and her old grey rabbit Stanley find a Thing crying outside their window. He just can’t get to sleep, so the duo set off on incredible adventures to find something to settle him. Original music, physical storytelling and lots of comedy combine to create a fantastic adventure for those aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

Wednesday 9 July 7.30pm | £13.50 (£11.50 conc) Chapterhouse Theatre present:

WuTheRinG heiGhTS Emily Bronte’s classic love story set in the beautiful, mysterious wilderness of the Yorkshire moors.

This treasured story of enduring love and passion has thrilled and entranced for generations and is now brought alive on stage in an adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner. Can Catherine and Heathcliff's everlasting love bring happiness or will the very forces of nature and the moors tear them apart?

Friday 11 July 7.45pm | £8.50

Funny BOneS cOMedy cluB ‘But, oh those Summer Nights’, sang John Travolta. What he must have had in mind was a Friday at Gala watching the obscurely brilliant comedy of John Newton, the unusual and clever Andrew Watts and the genuinely original Will Duggan; all introduced by talented MC Pete Otway. Contains strong language, recommended age 16+.

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Gala are setting up our very own Big Band, and we would love YOU to be part of it.

This is a brand new opportunity for North East musicians of all ages and backgrounds to meet and play music together. It’s a chance to play music from the big band repertoire alongside new pieces written specifically for the band; with opportunities to improvise, learn more about the music, and develop musicianship in a friendly and supportive environment.

Starting in September, with sessions running once a fortnight, we would love to see a mix of ages and backgrounds in the band, and no audition is necessary to join.

Launching as part of Brass 2014, we want the band to become a permanent feature at Gala, rehearsing and performing throughout the year.

To find out more, call the Box Office or email bigband@galadurham.co.uk

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The Gala Big Band

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Friday 11 - Sunday 20 July a fantastic programme of brass-inspired events featuring world-class musicians, colourful outdoor performances, international street bands and art installations. you don’t have to be a fan of brass to enjoy the festival; there really is something for everyone.

Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July 7.30pm | £12 (£10 conc), £8 Gala Friends (all standing)

STeaMSOnG The world premiere of this stunning multimedia opera from award-winning composer John Kefala Kerr has been specially commissioned by Brass and is inspired by the locomotive Mallard's world speed record in 1938. Steamsong combines theatrical and vocal performance, projected video, digital sound and live instrumental music to create a poetic evocation of steam engineering and its culture, power and possibility.

Tuesday 15 July 7.30pm | £12

jOn FaddiS Once declared the ‘best ever’ by his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Faddis evokes the sounds of Louis Armstrong, Roy Eldridge and Miles Davis, while remaining true to his own. This internationallyrenowned trumpeter performs with an ensemble, as one of only three UK dates.

Friday 18 July 7.30pm | £25 (£23 conc), £20 Gala Friends

The BBc BiG Band The MuSic OF The GReaT SWinG BandS The internationally acclaimed band and conductor Barry Forgie celebrate the music of the great swing bands, including: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. Widely regarded as one of world’s most versatile orchestras, they have played with stars such as Van Morrison, Tony Bennett and Ray Charles and are best known for appearances on BBC Radio’s Big Band Special and Jazz Line Up. Enjoy classic numbers such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Take The ‘A’ Train and many more. “a wonderful band” Tony Bennett

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Sunday 20 July 7.30pm | £20

The STaRS FROM The cOMMiTMenTS All the soul classics from The Commitments movie and multi-million selling soundtrack albums performed live in concert. The show is two hours of sizzling soul music featuring original cast members Kenneth McCluskey, Michael Aherne and Dick Massey plus their seven-piece soul band consisting some of Ireland’s finest musicians. Songs include: Mustang Sally, Try A Little Tenderness, In The Midnight Hour and many more. Early booking recommended. “you are the guys keeping soul music alive” Wilson Pickett Thursday 17 July 7.30pm | £15 (£13 Early Bird offer, before 30 April)

BRiTiSh Sea POWeR WiTh naSuWT RiveRSide Band After working with musical arranger Peter Wraight, the brilliant indie rock band perform re-workings of songs from their critically-acclaimed album From The Sea To The Land Beyond with Durham’s own NASUWT Riverside Band. This event has been commissioned in partnership with the Arts Council England, PRS Foundation, Derby Quad and The Barbican.

Saturday 19 July 7.30pm | £18 (£16 conc)

The BRiGhOuSe & RaSTRicK Band For over 130 years the men in purple and gold have promoted this fine band around the globe, bagging many titles, trophies and a formidable reputation along the way. The hit recording of The Floral Dance saw Brighouse reach number 2 in the charts making them a household name and one of Yorkshire's most famous exports. Their programme at Gala will include popular brass band favourites old and new, with conductor Alan Morrison.

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Saturday 26 July 7.30pm | £12 (£10 conc)

haT FiTz & caRa Aussie bluesman Hat Fitz and Irish-born folk and soul singer Cara Robinson are a striking pair. A veteran wild-man of the blues scene in Australia, he is a giant raggedy-bearded man, who lives deep in the woods and eats anything that moves. She is a petite blonde, who barely reaches his shoulders. He has a deep, gruff Howlin' Wolf-esque voice while her vocals dance with the angels. Together they produce a shabby hill-country blues that oozes cool. “contemporary but at the same time as old as the hills” american Roots Friday 15 August 7.45pm | £8.50

Funny BOneS cOMedy cluB This cracking collection of comics are gathering to bring you laughs aplenty.

Main man and MC Warren Speed brings you the unique and endearing Daliso Chaponda, confident Sam Gore and the self-deprecating Richard Massara. And all for under a tenner… you can’t go wrong. Contains strong language, recommended age 16+.

Sunday 3 August 7.30pm | £11 (£9 conc), (£8 Students and Gala Friends)

The cOMedy STORe A staple of Gala’s programme since the venue opened in 2002, The Comedy Store continues to pack them in. And with over 20 years’ experience, these guys have the very best comedy performers at their fingertips. Once again they bring a great selection to Durham. Join us for a pre-show drink between 6pm-7pm, and all beer and lager has 10% off. Or get a show ticket and a main meal with our friends Chiquito’s for just £15. Ask Box Office for details.Contains strong language, recommended age 16+.

Friday 29 August 8.00pm | £6 in advance (£7 on the door)

lOvin’ The 70'S With a full-sized dance floor and a late bar, it’s a chance to boogie the night away to the disco sounds of Kool & The Gang, Billy Ocean, Tavares, Barry White, Edwin Starr, The Detroit Spinners, Donna Summer, Chic, Shalamar, Sister Sledge and many more. With national DJs playing all your favourite disco tunes from original vinyl this is a dance night to transport you back to the 70s.

Saturday 30 August 8.00pm | £6 in advance (£7 on the door)

MOTOWn & cluB SOul A night for all true soul fans, as DJs spin the finest Motown and soul music late into the night.

With a full sized dance floor and a late bar, this is a chance to dance to these classic sounds as Durham echoes to the sound of soul.

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Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 August 7.30pm (+ Sat 2.30pm) £16.50 (£14.50 conc); £14.50 Groups 10+, £14.50 (£12.50 conc) First Night

It’s the chance of a lifetime for a group of performers auditioning for a new Broadway show.

Set on a theatre stage, this wonderful musical provides a glimpse into the personalities of the performers as they describe the events that have shaped their lives. All from different backgrounds, with varying abilities, they each reveal their most personal stories in interviews with the director.

With brilliant songs, great drama and stunning choreography A Chorus Line became the longest running musical in New York theatre history. following its recent Broadway and West End revival, the talented performers from Gala Theatre Stage School, who recently staged the smash hit Grease and the spectacular Miss Saigon, take on this musical masterpiece.

Music by Marvin Hamlisch; lyrics by Edward Kleban; book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante.

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FORThcOMinG aTTRacTiOnS Monday 22 September 7.30pm | £20

STeve hOWe Steve has been active in the guitar world for over 50 years, performing and recording with Yes, Asia, GTR, ABWH, Tomorrow and his own trio. He co-wrote Roundabout, Close To The Edge, Tales of Topographic Oceans and Awaken with Yes, and has embraced blues, rock, psychedelia, prog rock, jazz and classical. Following a hugely successful tour in 2013, Steve returns to play some of his best known work in this solo show. With a few stories thrown in, this is a chance to spend an evening with this world-class guitar player.

Wednesday 24 September 7.30pm | £15 (£13 conc), £12 Gala Friends

MaRTin SiMPSOn, andy cuTTinG & nancy KeRR Comprising three of Britain’s finest musicians, Martin, Andy and Nancy have come together for the joy of playing and exploring the possibilities of music together. A multi-instrumentalist of rare and astonishing talent and a beautiful and joyful singer, Nancy is one of the shining stars of British folk. Andy is an extraordinary master of the diatonic accordion and most other squeezeboxes.

Martin is a multi-award winning musician, singer and songwriter and world-renowned virtuoso guitarist and banjo player. Together they are a mighty musical force. “virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene” The Guardian

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KeRRy elliS Kerry quickly established herself as a star of musical theatre with lead roles in the West End and Broadway, and chart-topping success as a recording artist. She originated the role of Meat, in We Will Rock You and performed the lead in the West End and Broadway smash Wicked. She has also played the leading roles of: Nancy in Oliver; Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady; Ellen in Miss Saigon and Fantine in Les Miserables, and this show includes hits from all her biggest musical shows.

Thursday 27 November - Saturday 3 January Tickets from £8

aladdin directed by Gareth Tudor-Price We are delighted to announce that our spectacular pantomime is the mystical and madcap tale of Aladdin, a show full of North Eastern promise.

Starring Gala favourites Paul hartley as daft laundry lad Wishee Washee and neil armstrong as evil baddie Abanazar, the show is complete with a terrific mix of mayhem and live music, laughter and surprises. It’s a wild, magical carpet ride of a show and tickets are already selling well, so book early.

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RSC Live: The Two Gentlemen of Verona North Road EP Launch Ha Ha Hood Blake Henning Wehn Classic Clapton I Left My Heart in Roker Park The Revolutionaires & Special Guests That’ll Be The Day Sir Chris Bonnington Jimeoin Clare Teal John Etheridge & Kit Holmes English Touring Opera: Il Mondo De La Luna English Touring Opera: Ottone Let’s Hang On Joan Armatrading Mark Watson The Illegal Eagles The Lindisfarne Story Gary Delaney

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Friday 10 October 7.30pm | £20

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Celebrating Great Film Our regular series of special movie events, where old favourites and mainstream blockbusters rub shoulders, in a celebration of masterful movie making.

Friday 2 May | £7.50

X-Men dOuBle Bill Just ahead of the release of the brand new X-Men: Days of Future Past, this is a chance to reacquaint yourself with these two previous outings of Marvel’s popular superhero team. With Hugh Jackman showing you how it all began for Wolverine and an all-star cast coming together for the fantastic First Class, join us as we immerse ourselves in the X-Men universe. Fancy dress optional, but highly recommended.

6.15pm 8.30pm

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (12A), 2009 X-Men: First Class (12A), 2011

107m 132m

Sunday 8 June 1.00pm | £5

laWRence OF aRaBia (PG) The word epic could have been coined for this movie. Huge in scale, David Lean’s film about the flamboyant British military figure during his World War I service in Arabia was a winner of seven Oscars. From the days when actors really were movie stars: Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness and Omar Sharif all feature in this mighty movie, which looks simply stunning in this glorious new digital print.

Saturday 5 July 7.30pm | £5

ThelMa & lOuiSe (15) Making a stand for Girl Power years before the Spice Girls, this weary Arkansas pair escape their oppressive lives and go on the run. Fire up the '66 Thunderbird and join Geena and Susan on their cross country chase. Of course you know the ending, but it’s still utterly compelling and inspiring after all these years. About friendship, freedom and the cowboy spirit... this looks great on the big screen, and it’s a chance to whoop as the pair head for the Grand Canyon.

Sunday 31 August, 3.00pm | £5

e.T. (u) It was way back in 1982 when the little wrinkled fella first stole our hearts. If you were a kid then, chances are you have kids of your own (and they have kids of their own!). How about a big family day out to see Spielberg’s friendly alien masterpiece?

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Gala houses a two-screen cinema screening a mix of blockbusters and independent films. We have state-of-the-art digital projection equipment, and can also screen in 3d. For screening times, please see our website or contact the Box Office. We also accept Orange Wednesdays 2 for 1 offer.

Pic: How To Train Your Dragon 2

join our e-mailing list Sign up to our weekly e-listings flyer and get film times (or information on any of Gala’s activities) delivered straight to your inbox.

Go to www.galadurham.co.uk/mailinglist

Student day If it’s a Monday, and you can show a valid student card at the Box Office, tickets for all our films are just £5 each. Simple as that.

For all enquiries, comments or suggestions regarding Gala’s film programme, please contact us on info@galadurham.co.uk.

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heRe FOR a ShOW? Fancy a drink in the interval but don’t want to queue? Beat the rush and pre-order before the show starts, and your drinks will be ready and waiting for you.

hiRe OuR STudiO If you’re looking for a wonderful city centre venue perfect for your private celebrations, then give our Studio a try. Whether it’s a graduation celebration, a special birthday, or a wedding ‘do’, we have a full bar, a dance floor and a huge range of catering options. So why not let us take the stress out of your big day?

If you regularly organise events, and are looking for somewhere new, we would love to hear from you and would be happy to show you around. Please contact our Hospitality Manager, Carol Scullion on cscullion@galadurham.co.uk or 03000 266615.

aFTeRnOOn Tea Served in the Studio after the matinee performance of Birmingham Royal Ballet (17 May); £9.95 per person, features: Finger Sandwiches Coffee & Walnut Cake Orange Semolina/Victoria Sponge Schokogugelhupf Mini Homemade Eclairs Homemade Custard Tarts Scones with Jam and Cream Tea & Coffee

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inTeRvalS caFé BaR Take a break from your busy day and relax at Gala. Drop in for a cuppa and a cake, to meet friends, or bring the little ‘uns because we’re the most buggy-friendly café in Durham. Our café bar is open from 10am - 3pm on Monday to Friday (5pm on Saturday) offering tea, coffee and snacks, plus light lunches daily from 12.00pm - 2.30pm.

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There are lots of reasons to become a Gala Friend, from discounted tickets and the opportunity to attend specially arranged events, to supporting the arts in Durham.

Our Friends get significant discounts on many of our theatre shows and most cinema performances. Not only can you beat the rush and get advanced notice of all our shows before they go on sale to the general public; you may find you could be saving a great deal of money.

gala friends

We would love you to be part of our growing group of Gala Friends. To find out more, contact Box Office for details.

gala corporate

Our Corporate Partners include New College Durham and the North East Chamber of Commerce. We thank them for their valued support.

For more details of our corporate scheme, please contact 03000 266600.

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BOX OFFICE 03000 266 600 OPENING HOURS

Monday-Saturday 10.00am8.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm-8.30pm.

Times may vary on public holidays.

BOOKING METHODS

Online Available 24 hours a day at: www.galadurham.co.uk in person at Gala during the above times By phone 03000 266 600 Reservations are held for 3 days.

Group bookings of 10+ must be paid for two months before the show.

Ticket exchanges/Refunds Tickets may be exchanged for other performances (for a fee of £1 per ticket) up to 24 hours before a performance begins, at the management’s discretion. Unless an event is cancelled, all tickets are non-refundable. By purchasing our tickets you agree that tickets can not be re-sold for profit through any means. This will result in tickets being declared void. national Theatre Tokens are sold and redeemed at Gala. See www.theatretokens.com concessions are available for selected events - please check at time of booking, and proof may be required upon ticket collection. Only one concession applies.

INFORMATION

latecomers will be seated at a suitable point in the performance, to minimise inconvenience to others.

Family Friendly Gala aspire to make all of our customers welcome, no matter how small and we really hope that our younger visitors become regulars at our theatre and cinema. In consideration of our audience and performers, we just ask that those under the age of 3 are only admitted to shows aimed at the very young. If in doubt, you can check with Box Office. For those under one year old, babes-in-arms tickets are available for selected shows. Find more information on our website about visiting Gala with your younger family members.

access Gala has lifts to all levels and accessible toilets located throughout.

Our Main Auditorium and both cinemas have wheelchair spaces available. If using a wheelchair, please advise the Box Office when booking to ensure your seats/spaces are allocated accordingly. We request that our disabled patrons attend with an ablebodied companion whose ticket is free of charge. Guide Dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

We operate the Sennheiser infrared amplification system in our Main Auditorium. Headsets for the hard of hearing are available at Box Office.

Mothers & Babies Our café staff are trained to be aware of the needs of breast-feeding mothers, and we also have baby changing facilities on all levels.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere within Gala Travel There is parking on-site at Walkergate (DH1 1SQ), which is easily reached via the slip road under Milburngate Bridge or via Freeman Place. An evening tariff is available.

Prince Bishops car park (DH1 3UJ) is also nearby. A list of all bus routes can be found on our website.

Gala Theatre & cinema, Millennium Place, durham, dh1 1Wa

info@galadurham.co.uk

03000 266 600

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EVENT DIARY

MAY

Thur 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sun 4 Mon 5 Tues 6 Wed 7 Wed 7 Thur 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Sun 11 Wed 14 Thur 15 Fri 16 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sun 18 Mon 19 Tues 20 Wed 21 Thur 22 Fri 23 Fri 23 Sat 24 Tues 27 Tues 27 Wed 28

NT Live: King Lear 7.00pm G:Film - X-Men Double Bill 6.30pm The Big Chris Barber Band 7.30pm Fish 8.00pm The Comedy Store 7.30pm Best Foot Forward 7.30pm Fuse 1.30pm Slide Xtra 7.30pm Morecambe 7.30pm Morecambe 7.30pm Morecambe 2.30pm & 7.30pm Omid Djalili 8.00pm RSC Live: Henry IV Part I 7.00pm Birmingham Royal Ballet 7.30pm NT Live: King Lear 1.00pm Birmingham Royal Ballet 7.30pm Birmingham Royal Ballet 2.30pm & 7.30pm RSC Live: Henry IV Part I 7.00pm The Magic Flute 7.30pm King Priam 7.30pm Brian Conley 8.00pm NT Live: The Curious Incident…

7.00pm Gala Lunchtime Concert Series 1.00pm Funny Bones Comedy Club 7.45pm Halfway to Paradise 7.30pm Bugsy Malone 7.00pm Craig Campbell 8.00pm Bugsy Malone 2.00pm & 7.00pm

JUNE Sun 1 The Comedy Store Wed 4 Django à la Créole Fri 6 Return of The Grumpy Old Women Sat 7 Bobby Pattinson & Friends Sun 8 G:Film - Lawrence of Arabia Thur 12 NT Live: A Small Family Business Fri 13 Peter Gabriel - Back To Front Fri 13 Funny Bones Comedy Club Sat 14 Sing-a-Long-a Dirty Dancing (15)

7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 7.30pm 1.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm

Sun 15 The Elves & The Shoemaker Mon 16 The Selfish Giant Wed 18 RSC Live: Henry IV Part II Fri 20 Gala Lunchtime Concert Series Fri 20 From The Jam Sat 21 Durham Blues Festival Sun 22 Jaleo Flamenco

2.30pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 1.00pm 7.30pm 3.00pm 7.30pm

JULY Sat 5 Sun 6 Sun 6 Mon 7 Wed 9 Fri 11 Sat 12 Sun 13 Tue 15 Wed 16 Thur 17 Fri 18 Fri 18 Sat 19 Sun 20 Sat 26

G:Film - Thelma & Louise Emily Brown & The Thing The Comedy Store From Stage And Screen Wuthering Heights Funny Bones Comedy Club Steamsong Steamsong Jon Faddis Gala Lunchtime Concert Series British Sea Power Gala Lunchtime Concert Series The BBC Big Band Brighouse & Rastrick Band The Stars From the Commitments Hat Fitz & Cara

7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.00pm 7.30pm 1.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

AUGUST Sun 3 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thur 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Fri 15 Fri 29 Sat 30 Sun 31

The Comedy Store 7.30pm A Chorus Line 7.30pm A Chorus Line 7.30pm A Chorus Line 7.30pm A Chorus Line 7.30pm A Chorus Line 2.30pm & 7.30pm Funny Bones Comedy Club 7.45pm Lovin’ the 70's 8.00pm Motown & Club Soul 8.00pm G:Film - E.T. 3.00pm

BOX OFFICE 03000 266 600