Gala brochure summer 2016

Summer 2016

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Welcome This year marks the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, and we’re honoured to be part of Durham Remembers, a programme of events and exhibitions that remembers the bravery and sacrifice of Durham men and women.

In July, our auditorium will be transformed as we invite you to go back in time and experience life for a new recruit in 1916, with our brand new immersive experience 1916: No Turning Back.

We’re also in the process of developing a new play to commemorate the centenary. The Fighting Bradfords, which will premiere at Gala in September, tells the story of this highly decorated family of First World War soldiers from Witton Park, Bishop Auckland. Selflessly brave, they were Durham’s own heroes.

And the commemorative events at Gala conclude in November with a screening of The Battle of the Somme. Filmed at the actual battle in 1916, the film will be accompanied by music performed by the Durham University Symphony Orchestra.

We hope you can join us to help commemorate this most poignant of anniversaries with a series of fascinating and moving events.

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Online. . .

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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: www.galadurham.co.uk 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. Go to: www.facebook.com/galadurham If you prefer your updates in small packages, be sure to follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/galadurham We’ve recently launched our own Instagram account where you can follow us @galatheatreandcinema for images and videos from shows, behind the scenes and other good stuff from the venue.

Robin Byers Service Manager - Place & Experience 2

THEATRE The Original Theatre Company and Bury St Edmunds Theatre Royal presents

Invincible

By Torben Betts Directed by Christopher Harper Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 May, 7.30pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Friends With the recession biting hard, Emily and Oliver have decided to downsize and shift their middle-class London lifestyle to a small town in the north of England. One night they open their doors and invite next door neighbours, Dawn and Alan into their home. Class and culture collide over a disastrous evening of olives, anchovies, Karl Marx and abstract art in this brand-new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy, Invincible.

From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn, Torben Betts (Get Carter), and produced by the awardwinning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat). ‘laugh out loud’ H H H H Evening Standard ‘Highly entertaining’ H H H H The Times

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COMEDY

MUSICAL

The Comedy Store

Romesh Ranganathan

Woody Sez

Sunday 1 May, 5 June and 26 June, 7.30pm | £11 (£9 concession), £8 students and Gala Friends

Irrational

The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie

Thursday 5 May, 8.00pm | SOLD OUT

Friday 6 May, 7.30pm | £20 (£18 concession), £17 Gala Friends

Our friends at The Comedy Store bring a cracking line-up of the very best comedians on the stand-up circuit to Durham. You can also join our amigos at Chiquitos where you can get a main course plus a ticket to The Comedy Store for just £15! Ask our box office for further details…arriba!

Contains strong language, recommended age 16+

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Romesh’s brand new show explores the rationality of his worldview, examining the issues closest to his heart and explains why everybody else is wrong about them.

The internationally acclaimed and West End hit arrives at Gala, celebrating one of the giants of American music. This tragic, touching and joyful tale of ‘America’s greatest folk poet’ told in his own words features Bound For Glory, Pastures Of Plenty, This Land Is Your Land and many more.

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Basco Saturday 7 May, 8.00pm | £12 (£10 concession)

Tell Me On A Sunday Saturday 7 May, 7.30pm | £27 (£25 concession) Following her acclaimed performance in Calamity Jane, Jodie Prenger steps into Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical. Charting the misadventures of an English girl in New York in the 1980s, this iconic musical features a wonderful original score including Unexpected Song and the chart-topping Take That Look Of Your Face.

After being shortlisted for the prestigious Nordic Music Prize, the first time in the history of the awards for a folk-string band, see why the irrepressible Scandinavian folk roots band Basco are fast becoming an unavoidable phenomenon on the European folk music scene.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 May, 7.30pm (+ 2.30pm Wed) | £20 (£18 concession), £16 Gala Friends Performing an illuminating mix of works that showcase the range and beauty of ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s latest performance starts with Wink, a new one-act piece from Jessica Lang that captures the poetry of Shakespeare’s sonnets and is followed by excerpts from best-loved ballets including Romeo and Juliet, The Dream and The Taming Of The Shrew. This thrilling programme, culminating with The Moor’s Pavane, showcases the versatility of the company’s world class dancers and features live accompaniment by the acclaimed Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

A free pre-performance talk is available for audience members on Wednesday 11 May, 6.30pm.

Class On Stage Wednesday 11 May, 11.45am | £10 (Free to Birmingham Royal Ballet Friends) Prior to their performance on Wednesday afternoon, this is your chance to watch an open company class on stage to see what a ballet dancer does to prepare for the performance.

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The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars

Sam Carter

The Ronnie Scott’s Story

Friday 13 May, 8.00pm | £14 (£12 concession)

Thursday 12 May, 7.30pm | £17.50

Since releasing his debut album Keepsakes, Sam has supported Bellowhead, appeared on BBC Two’s Later…with Jools Holland and walked away with a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award.

See why there is mounting excitement about this songwriter, guitarist and singer.

Combining world class live jazz, narration and rare archive photo and video footage, this visual and musical celebration of London’s world-famous jazz club charts its rise from a bar basement where local musicians would jam, to the internationally-acclaimed venue it is today.

“The finest English-style finger-picking guitarist of his generation”. Jon Boden

DANCE

The Garage Urban Styles & Horden Youth Community Centre present

The Big Dance Showcase Saturday 14 May, 7.00pm | £14 The Big Dance Showcase is about giving young dancers the opportunity to perform on the most amazing and prestigious stages in the north east, providing teams, duos, trios and soloists the chance to showcase their talent.

“Outstanding players. For poise, balance and swing they’re a joy to listen to”. The Observer

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OPERA £26 (£24.50 concession), £23 Gala Friends , £10 restricted view A £45 double ticket offer is available when booking for both Don Giovanni and Iphigénie en Tauride.

Don Giovanni Monday 16 May, 7.30pm Is Don Giovanni a hero who defies all authority – or villain, a sinner and a murderer? Whether you’re charmed or repelled by opera’s most charismatic antihero, you’ll have an adventure with Mozart’s most engrossing opera – from the magnificent score to its chilling supernatural conclusion. Sung in English translation.

Iphigénie en Tauride Tuesday 17 May, 7.30pm In Iphigénie en Tauride, Oreste and Pylade are shipwrecked on the island of Tauride, the king Thoas demands they be sacrificed. At the center of the drama is Iphigénie: forced to live among her enemies, she holds Oreste’s life in her hands – unaware that he is her brother. This account of the aftermath of the Trojan War is an eloquent, heart-wrenching masterpiece. Sung in French with English surtitles.

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Funny Bones Comedy Club All shows start at 7.45pm | £8.50 Our monthly dose of Friday night funnies is back with a mix of seasoned standups and new comedic talents ready to have you laughing your socks off!

Friday 20 May

NT Live: present

A View From The Bridge Thursday 12 and Saturday 28 May, 7.00pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Friends Following its smash-hit broadcast and a trio of 2014 Olivier Award wins, the stunning production of Arthur Miller’s A View From The Bridge returns to the big screen due to audience demand. In Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone (Mark Strong) welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. But when one of them falls for his beautiful niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price. Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal.

Championed by Jason Manford, up-and-coming comedian Paul Imrie is being tipped for big things in 2016. Joining Paul will be John Newton who has performed everywhere from Bahrain to Barcelona, a man whose stage presence is only matched by his punchlines - Big Lou and your MC for the evening Nina Gilligan.

Friday 17 June Chortle’s Best Newcomer winner James Meehan headlines June’s Funny Bones with support from possibly the funniest Scotsman alive John Scott, observational and surreal stand-up Dean Moore and So You Think You’re Funny? finalist Nicola Mantalios-Lovett.

Friday 15 July A likeable stage presence and sharp material has seen headliner Ben Briggs become in demand across the country. He’ll be joined by north west stand-up Ben Lawes, the upbeat and affable James Christopher and host John Lebbon.

Friday 12 August Ex-soldier and presenter of Wor Rugby on Made in Tyne & Wear Monty Burns is top of the bill in August with some familiar faces in support. Viz Comic co-founder Simon Donald, cheeky chappie Dominic Woodward and returning MC Warren Speed complete the bill.

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MUSIC

Gala Lunchtime Concert Series All concerts are 1pm - 2pm | £4

The Lindsay Hannon Plus Friday 20 May Rooted in the improvisational traditions of jazz, this engaging band moves from raucous barrel house blues to thoughtful, spacious ballads across a variety of grooves, creating an electric atmosphere.

“Lindsay Hannon has a wild musical spirt. Her singing is gutsy and bluesy with a heightened sense of drama”. Christine Tobin

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Mick Shoulder’s Swing Manouche

The Gerry Richardson Quartet

Friday 17 June

Friday 15 July

Giving a more traditional edge to the gypsy jazz sound, Swing Manouche (literally - gypsy swing) take from the more prolific part of Django’s ensembles and add clarinet instead of violin. Featuring Mick (guitar), Giles Strong (guitar), Neil Harland (double bass) and Paul Edis (clarinet).

Boasting a collective CV that includes work with Snake Davis, Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison, Mark Knopfler, Billy Ocean and many more, The Gerry Richardson Quartet is a dynamic Hammond organ band with original tunes featuring elements of gospel, funk, swing and samba.

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New College Durham present

Rob Beckett

Patrick Monahan

Roll With It: Hits Of The 90s

Mouth of the South

The Disco Years

Tuesday 24 May, 1.00pm and 7.00pm | £5

Sunday 15 May, 8.00pm | £14 (£12 concession)

Friday 20 May, 8.00pm | £12

The star of BBC One’s Live At The Apollo, BBC Two’s Mock The Week and Channel 4’s 8 Out Of Ten Cats is back with a brand new show of funnies, taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbreads.

Charged by memories and reminiscences of being an immigrant to Great Britain, this laugh out loud show from the family’s favourite funnyman (and occasional disco dancer) is both thoughtful and smart as well as brilliantly silly.

Join the music students from New College Durham as they celebrate hits from the decade that brought us Friends, Pulp Fiction, Spice Girls and Kappa tracksuits. The show will cover musical genres ranging from grunge and poppunk to indie and novelty hits.

“Relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious, but thoroughly funny schtick has every chance of winning him a big audience…” The Guardian

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Russell Kane

Woody Mann

Skerryvore

Right Man, Wrong Age

Harlem Street Singer

Monday 30 May, 7.30pm | £17.50

Thursday 26 May, 8.00pm | £16

Sunday 29 May, 7.30pm | £14

Are you 16 years old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Or maybe you’re full on 80 years, with the heart of three oxen and the sex drive of a bonobo chimp? Don’t worry, this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right’ age – it’s the beauty and curse of being a real person.

Considered a modern master among guitarists and critics, Woody has become one of the world’s most renowned song writing story tellers with his own contemporary improvisational style. While the blues are his touchstone, he can draw inspiration from every direction including jazz and American roots.

Also a highly regarded film producer, there will also be a screening of Woody’s award-winning documentary Harlem Street Singer prior the performance. Running time: 77 minutes (film), 60 minutes (performance).

The multi-award winning comedian and host of BBC Three’s Live At The Electric unleashes another blisteringly funny stand-up show about growing up, growing down and why farts will always be funny.

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The award-winning seven piece band bring their signature folk rock sound to Durham having celebrated their tenth anniversary last year with a sell-out 6,000 capacity concert in Oban and world tour taking them to Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark and the USA.

SCREENING

Discover Arts All screenings are at 6.00pm | £10 (£8 concession), £7 Gala Friends Screening for the first time at Gala this summer, Discover Arts is a new season of unmissable cinema events giving access to some of the world’s most captivating arts venues. Running time: 90 mins approx.

Teatro Alla Scala

Leonardo Da Vinci

St Peter’s And The Papal

The Temple Of Wonders

The Genius In Milan

Basilicas Of Rome

Monday 30 May

Monday 20 June

Monday 11 July

An incredible journey through one of the world’s most important temples of performing arts, this tour through centuries includes archival footage and recordings of some of the biggest names in the history of opera, ballet and concerts.

Filmed during an extraordinary exhibition dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci in Milan in 2015, and led by the greatest experts on his work, this is an exploration of the achievements and personality of one of the greatest artists who ever lived.

A unique film event on the occasion of the Extraordinary Jubilee proclaimed by Pope Francis, this exclusive visit to the four major basilicas in Rome looks to discover the hidden treasures of the Eternal City.

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MUSICAL A Gala Theatre Stage School production presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd. on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York

Seussical The Musical Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June , 7.00pm (+2.00pm Fri) | £12.50 (£10 concession), £40 Family Ticket Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Co-conceived by Eric Idle Based on the works of Dr. Seuss A fantastical, magical musical perfect for the whole family. The brilliant youngsters from GTSS will take you into the wacky and wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. The show will visit beloved characters from his best-loved books including The Cat In The Hat, Yertle The Turtle and Horton Hatches The Egg.

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FAMILY

The James Taylor Quartet Saturday 4 June, 7.30pm | £17.50, £15 Gala Friends James Taylor, one of the great British instrumentalists of his generation, has taken his trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for over 25 years. Still famed for their upbeat, energetic live shows, the quartet’s relentlessly entertaining tunes have led them to become one of the most important jazz-pop crossover outfits in British live musical.

Aliens Love Underpants Sunday 5 June, 1.30pm and 3.30pm | £12 (£10 concession), £40 Family Ticket This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort is brought to life on stage for the first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!), this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. Suitable for children aged 3+.

“A close encounter of the most entertaining kind!” Metro

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The Royal Shakespeare Company live from Stratford Upon Avon present

Hamlet Wednesday 8 June, 7.00pm | £15 (£13 concession), £10 Gala Friends Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen Of Verona) directs Paapu Essiedu (King Lear) as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy. As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mortality in an imperfect world.

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NT Live: present

The Audience

DANCE

Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company present

Swing N’ Sway

Thursday 9 and Wednesday 15 June, 7.00pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Friends

Thursday 9 June, 7.30pm | £5

The smash-hit broadcast of the original West End production of The Audience featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday.

The Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company present a dazzling, energetic and upbeat evening of glamour and excitement, featuring spectacular dance formations, solo routines and ensemble numbers that are sure to delight and entertain audiences of all ages.

Written by Peter Morgan (The Queen) and directed by two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours), The Audience shows the Queen’s private meetings with the old warrior Winston Churchill, the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and current incumbent David Cameron.

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Dennis

The Drifters

The Judas Kiss

Album Launch Show

Saturday 11 June, 7.30pm | £26 (£25 concession)

Sunday 12 June, 8.00pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Friends

The legacy of this phenomenal band continues with the current line-up performing their greatest hits including Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies and Up On The Roof, as well as tracks from their new album.

Broadcast live from New York’s BAM Harvey Theater after opening in Toronto, this highly praised play is written by acclaimed playwright David Hare (Skylight) and stars Rupert Everett as Oscar Wilde in an Olivier-nominated portrayal that has been described as “the performance of his career”.

Friday 10 June, 7.00pm | £8 The folk pit-pop and colliery brass band release their debut album with an evening of original music native to the region’s cultural heritage. With support from the National Champions of Great Britain, Houghton Brass Band and the award-winning Houghton Area Youth Band.

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Graeme Of Thrones Monday 13 June, 7.30pm | £18.50 In this critically-acclaimed theatrical journey through the Seven Kingdoms, direct from sold out shows in London’s West End, avid ‘Thrones’ fan Graeme just wants to recreate his favourite fantasy saga on stage. Graeme Of Thrones is an original and un-authorised parody on the international phenomenon that is Game Of Thrones. A treat for fans and an introduction for the unenlightened. See it before the inevitable lawsuit.

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Durham Blues Festival Saturday 18 June, 12.00pm | £29 in advance, £32 on the day Durham’s annual blues, rhythm and rock festival returns with twelve acts including the already announced headliners King King and sets from Connie Lush, Laurence Jones, Albany Down, Billy Walton Band and Southbound.

SPOKEN WORD

MUSICAL

THEATRE

Durham High School for Girls and Durham Primary Schools present

Project A 2015 present

Hollie McNish & Support

Ocean World

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Nobody Told Me

An Ecological Entertainment

Thursday 23 June, 7.30pm | £12 (£10 concession), Free to Gala Friends

Thursday 16 June, 8.00pm | £12 (£10 concession) There were many things Hollie didn’t know before she was pregnant. How friends would react; why Mr Whippy would be off the menu; how to juggle poetry gigs, bedtime feeds and stage-lit nipple leaks. And that’s before you even start on toddlers. This evening of poetry and storytelling is taken from Hollie’s diary Nobody Told Me and gives her thoughts on raising a child in modern Britain, of sex, commercialism, feeding, gender and of finding secret places to scream every once in a while.

Monday 20 June, 7.00pm | £10 (£5 concession) Music by Peter Rose Lyrics and narration by Anne Conlon Year 5 children showcase their performing talents in this colourful and lively musical celebrating our oceans and the threats to them posed by human actions. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

With express permission of the writer, Mike Bartlett, Project A 2015 present 13 a hard hitting, political and hopeful insight into modern Britain. Set in a parallel, present day British city which has succumbed to civil unrest at the hands of a female Tory Prime Minister who is considering supporting a USled invasion of Iran. John, a Christ-like figure, preaches the need to abandon materialism and success to a populous who have all been repeatedly awaking from an identical nightmare. Questioning alternatives to the capitalist and militant fuelled world in which they have all found themselves.

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DANCE

The End Of The Pier

Next Up...

The Joanne Banks Dancers

Friday 24 and Saturday 25 June, 7.30pm | £10 (£8 concession)

Tuesday 28 June, 7.30pm | £4

Friday 1 and Saturday 2 July, 7.00pm (+2.30pm Sat) | £16

A new comedy written by award-winning playwright and Gala favourite Neil Armstrong, The End Of The Pier is the story of Lionel and Edith Bosh – a music hall song and dance duo otherwise known as The Lovebirds. A somewhat ironic title given that after years of marriage and performing together they are now completely sick of each other.

Unbeknownst to Edith, Lionel has decided to murder her – and unbeknownst to Lionel, Edith has decided to murder him – on the same night. Unfortunately things don’t go according to either of their plans when an unexpected guest arrives in their dressing room.

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SPECIAL EVENT

Come and join us as we showcase new work by some of the most exciting emerging talent in the region. A relaxed evening of performance as artists try out their work in front of an audience. Conversation and constructive feedback is encouraged!

After celebrating their 25th anniversary last year, The Joanne Banks Dancers bring their special brand of exciting, innovative and inspiring dance to Gala in this delightful evening of entertainment. We guarantee you’ll be clapping along, tapping your toe and singing all the way home!

MUSICAL

Chaplin The Charlie Chaplin Story Sunday 3 July, 7.30pm | £20 (£18 concession), £17 Gala Friends Featuring an all star West End cast including Steven Arnold (Coronation Street), Nicole Faraday (Emmerdale) and a full array of talented actor-musicians from Once, Buddy and The Commitments, this beautiful and hilarious musical tale of the first true British icon of cinema weaves through Chaplin’s early years to the glitz of Hollywood.

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Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live present

Romeo and Juliet Thursday 7 July, 7.15pm | £15 (£13 concession), £10 Gala Friends Kenneth Branagh directs a modern vision of Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love which reunites the stars of his celebrated feature film Cinderella Richard Madden and Lily James as Romeo and Juliet, and starring Derek Jacobi as Mercutio.

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THEATRE

Cranked Anvil presents

Henry V Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 July, 7.00pm | £10 (£8 concession) 1916. The country is at war. With winter coming on and sickness growing upon our soldiers, one man can lead the country to victory in this intriguing and challenging reworking of Shakespeare’s great play about war.

SCREENING

The Royal Shakespeare Company live from Stratford Upon Avon present

Shakespeare Live!

From The RSC

Saturday 23 July, 8.15pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Friends Marking the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, this unique two-hour event hosted by David Tennant live from Stratford-upon-Avon celebrates his plays and their enduring influence on music, dance, opera, musical theatre and comedy. Featuring a once-in-a-lifetime cast including Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Joseph Fiennes, Meera Syal, The Royal Ballet and English National Opera.

MUSICAL Gala Theatre Stage School present

Jekyll & Hyde Saturday 9 to Wednesday 13 July, 7.30pm (+ Wednesday 2.30pm) | £16.50 (£15 concession, Groups 10+ and all tickets on Saturday 9 July) Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden & Frank Wildhorn Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Music by Frank Wildhorn Orchestrations by Kim Scharnberg Arrangements by Jason Howland After the sell out success of last year’s The Phantom Of The Opera, GTSS will bring Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic and gripping thriller Jekyll & Hyde to life.

An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, the classic story follows a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Convinced the cure for his father’s mental illness lies in the separation of man’s evil nature for good, Dr. Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in the streets of late 19th century London as the savage and maniacal Edward Hyde.

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BRASS Thursday 14 July - Sunday 17 July BRASS is back in July 2016 and it promises to be the brassiest yet as Durham’s annual festival celebrates its tenth anniversary. With outdoor extravaganzas, brasstastic collaborations and even its own fringe events programme, signup at www.brassfestival.co.uk to find out more about this year’s line-up.

The Hot 8 Brass Band + support Friday 15 July, 7.15pm | £16 New Orleans’ premier purveyors of jazz-infused funk and hip hop marching band music, Hot 8 Brass Band return to BRASS as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations.

Following their recent Grammy nomination for their striking second album, The Life & Times Of…The Hot 8 Brass Band, see why Hot 8 have received accolades across the globe for their funk-filled and energetic performance.

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The Fairey Brass Band Sunday 17 July, 3.00pm | £18 (£16 concession) Founded in 1937, the Band has been National Champions of Great Britain on 9 occasions and had victories at the European Championships, the All England Masters and the English Nationals. Winners of the BBC ‘Best of Brass’ and Granada ‘Band of the Year’ titles add further touches of distinction to this famous Band.

In recent years, the Band has enjoyed further recognition, with its involvement in the Acid Brass project. Performances of Acid Brass have been given at the opening of Tate Modern, Tate Britain, the Southbank, Edinburgh Fringe and countless festivals throughout the UK.

SPECIAL EVENT

The Durham Hymns Music: Orlando Gough, Jessica Curry, Jonathan Bates, Performed by The Centenary Choir and Brass Band with Voices of Hope Durham Cathedral Saturday 16 July, 7.30pm | Nave: £20 (£15 concession), Font: £18 (£13 concession) A century on from the Battle of the Somme, we mark the anniversary with a major new work for brass band and choir. Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, inspired by the true-life experiences of County Durham people, has written lyrics for a suite of new hymns to commemorate their sacrifice, courage and endurance.

The Durham Hymns was commissioned by the Northern Regional Brass Band Trust in partnership with Durham County Council.

Reproduced by permission of Durham County Record Office and the Trustees of the former DLI (D/DLI 7/700/30)

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SPECIAL EVENT Thursday 21 July to Sunday 28 August | £7.50 (£6.50 concession). A joint £12 (£10 concession) ticket offer is available for both 1916: No Turning Back and Somme 1916: From Durham To The Western Front at Palace Green Library.

It’s 1916. Your country needs you, the army needs you… You join one of thousands of County Durham men in enlisting in the army, volunteering to fight for your country. You say goodbye to your family and get ready for war.

e Immersivce Experien

1916: No Turning Back is unlike anything seen before at Gala, and forms part of Durham Remembers, our programme of events commemorating The Battle of the Somme.

This truly immersive experience will see our auditorium transformed to vividly recreate the sights, sounds and smells of life for a First World War soldier. You will accompany a new recruit on his journey, as he volunteers, trains for the front, endures the trenches, trembles under shell fire, attacks enemy lines, and eventually experiences a sense of loss, returning home a changed person.

This is a fascinating insight into the experiences of those who went to war. Parental guidance advised. Approximate running time: 40 minutes.

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THEATRE

SPECIAL EVENT

A Gala Theatre production

Somme100 FILM present

The Fighting Bradfords

The Battle of the Somme

By Carina Rodney. Directed by Psyche Stott

Music by Laura Rossi

Thursday 8 to Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm (+2.30pm on Wednesday 14 and Saturday 17) | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Friends. Pay What You Like on Monday 12 September

Friday 4 November, 1.30pm and 7.30pm | £10 (£8 concession), £7 Gala Friends

The most celebrated brothers in British military service, the Bradfords were County Durham’s own.

Drawing on first-hand accounts, correspondence and family anecdotes, a brand new play tells the story of this highly decorated family of First World War soldiers: Roland the born leader and a natural soldier; George, who heroically volunteers for a seemingly suicidal mission; James who joins the war under pressure from his brothers; and the eldest brother, and only survivor, Thomas.

Influenced by a domineering father and artistic mother, the boys’ childhood was filled with imaginative role playing and intensely competitive sport. They were bare-knuckle boxers and lovers of poetry, strong soldiers and accomplished musicians, but above all else they were selflessly brave in their determination to play the game, whatever the cost.

Filmed in 1916 at the actual battle, the film The Battle of the Somme remains one of the most successful films ever made. In 1916 it was seen by over half the adult population of the UK, and remains the source of many of the most iconic images of First World War. The 74 minute documentary has been painstaking restored frame by frame, and as part of an international project to mark the 100th anniversary, there will be 100 screenings taking place across the world.

Each performance will be accompanied by a musical score commissioned by the Imperial War Museum and written by UK composer Laura Rossi. The live orchestral performance at Gala will be performed by the Durham University Symphony Orchestra. With deeply affecting footage accompanied by a poignant score, this promises to be a memorable evening to mark a significant moment in history.

The Fighting Bradfords explores what drove this remarkable family from County Durham to become national as well as very local heroes.

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FAMILY

Also coming soon…

A Gala Theatre production

Jack and the Beanstalk

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Wednesday 21 September

Queens of Country

Friday 23 September

Hungrytown

Saturday 24 September

Miles Jupp

Wednesday 28 September

RSC Live: Cymbeline

Thursday 29 September

The Big Chris Barber Band

Friday 30 September

Henning Wehn

Saturday 1 October

The Pajama Men: 2 Man, 3 Musketeers

Wednesday 5 October

Andy Hamilton: Change Management

Saturday 8 October

Nell Bryden

Sunday 9 October You’ve Got A Friend: The Music Of James Taylor and Carole King

Thursday 24 November 2016 to Saturday 7 January 2017 | Tickets from £6

Wednesday 12 October

RSC Live: King Lear

Monday 17 to Tuesday 18 October

Blackeyed Theatre: Frankenstein

We’ve already got our magic beans planted in preparation for our next GIANT family pantomime. Jack and the Beanstalk follows in the footsteps of Gala’s biggest ever show Cinderella, which received acclaim from both critics and audiences. Gala favourites Neil Armstrong and Paul Hartley will also be back to star, write and direct in the classic tale of golden eggs and fee-fi-fo-fums.

Thursday 27 October

Branagh Theatre Live: The Entertainer

Saturday 29 October

Jason Byrne

Saturday 29 October

Carl Hutchinson

Sunday 30 October

The Lindisfarne Story

Wednesday 2 November

Jimeoin

Thursday 3 November

An Evening With Gervase Phinn

Saturday 5 November

Midge Ure

Thursday 10 to Friday 11 November

Gary Clarke Company: Coal

Saturday 12 November

James Acaster

Sunday 13 November

The Illegal Eagles

DANCE

Gary Clarke Company: Coal Thursday 10 to Friday 11 November, 7.30pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Friends Marking the 30th anniversary of the end of the 1984/85 British Miner’s Strike, award winning choreographer Gary Clarke proudly presents Coal, a riveting dance theatre show which takes a nostalgic look at the hard hitting realities of life at the coal face.

Strong, powerful and emotive, Coal explores the darker underbelly of the mining industry unearthing true nature and body wrecking demands of a working class industry now almost forgotten.

The piece is an emotional, moving and ever relevant exploration of community, solidarity and survival.

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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Working in partnership with

Cinema

Gala houses a two-screen cinema screening a mix of blockbusters and independent films.

We have state-of-the-art digital projection equipment, and also screen in 3D. For screening times, please see our website or contact the Box Office. We also accept the Meerkat Movies 2 for 1 offer.

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.

Just email info@galadurham.co.uk

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.

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Box Office 03000 266 600 OPENING HOURS Monday-Saturday 10.00am-8.30pm, 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 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, at the management’s discretion. Unless an event is cancelled, all tickets are non-refundable. By purchasing our tickets you agree that these can’t 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.

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 wheelchair-using patrons attend with an able-bodied companion whose ticket is free of charge. Guide Dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

To make an accessible seat booking or for any access enquiries, please contact 03000 266 600 We operate the Sennheiser infrared amplification system in our Main Auditorium.

Headsets for the hard of hearing are available at Box Office.

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.

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

Please ask us if you would like this doucument summarised in another language or format.

info@galadurham.co.uk

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Event Diary May Sunday 1 Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Saturday 7 Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 Thursday 12 Thursday 12 & Saturday 28 Friday 13 Saturday 14 Sunday 15 Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 Friday 20 Friday 20 Friday 20 Tuesday 24 Thursday 26 Sunday 29 Monday 30 Monday 30

The Comedy Store Invincible Romesh Ranganathan Woody Sez Tell Me On A Sunday Basco Birmingham Royal Ballet The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars NT Live: The View From The Bridge Sam Carter The Big Dance Showcase Rob Beckett English Touring Opera Funny Bones Comedy Club Patrick Monahan Gala Lunchtime Concert Series Roll With It: Hits Of The 90s Russell Kane Woody Mann Discover Arts: Teatro Alla Scala Skerryvore

June Thursday 2 & Friday 3 Monday 4 Sunday 5 Sunday 5 Wednesday 8 Thursday 9 Thursday 9 and Tuesday 15

GTSS: Seussical The Musical The James Taylor Quartet Aliens Love Underpants The Comedy Store RSC: Hamlet Swing N’ Sway NT Live: The Audience

Box Office 03000 266 600

Friday 10 Saturday 11 Sunday 12 Monday 13 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Monday 20

Monday 20

Thursday 23 Friday 24 & Saturday 25 Sunday 26 Tuesday 28 Wednesday 29

July Friday 1 & Saturday 2 Sunday 3 Thursday 7 Saturday 9 to Wednesday 13 Monday 11 Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 Friday 15 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Thurs 21 to Sun 28 August Saturday 23 August Friday 12

Dennis The Drifters The Judas Kiss Graeme of Thrones Hollie McNish Gala Lunchtime Concert Series Funny Bones Comedy Club Durham Blues Festival Discover Arts: Leonardo Da Vinci Ocean World 13 The End Of The Pier The Comedy Store Next Up ...

The Chorister School, Durham Cathedral: Oliver!

The Joanne Banks Dancers Chaplin Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet GTSS: Jekyll & Hyde Discover Arts: St Peter’s & the Papal Henry V BRASS Gala Lunchtime Concert Series Funny Bones Comedy Club The Durham Hymns 1916: No Turning Back Shakespeare Live!

Funny Bones Comedy Club