The Hammond Theatre What's On Brochure 2019-20

SEASON PROGRAMME

WHAT’S ON

BOX OFFICE: 020 8783 4418 BOOK ONLINE: WWW.THEHAMMONDTHEATRE.CO.UK

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@HammondTheatre

WELCOME TO

THE HAMMOND THEATRE Easily accessible by car and public transport, the Hammond Theatre in Hampton, South West London, offers a programme of shows and screenings to suit everyone.

Our exciting 2019-20 season brings you ten screenings from the Royal Opera House and The Royal Ballet including much-loved classics such as Coppélia, The Sleeping Beauty and La bohème.

Our ever-popular programme of screenings from National Theatre Live also continues, showcasing the best of British Theatre with The Old Vic’s production of Present Laughter and political drama Hansard among many performances.

Don’t miss our first live show from production company Shakespearience as they fly through Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night in a whirlwind hour of mischievous storytelling. Suitable for everyone over 5 years, it promises to be a wonderful introduction to some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

With a bar, free on-site parking and disabled access, the Hammond Theatre is the perfect place to relax and be entertained – we look forward to welcoming you.

HOW TO BOOK Box Office: 0208 783 4418 www.thehammondtheatre.co.uk Please visit our website to book tickets and for the latest show updates

TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2019 7.15PM / LIVE SCREENING

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

CONCERTO/ ENIGMA VARIATIONS/ RAYMONDA ACT III Petipa’s Raymonda Act III Russian classical ballet is full of sparkle and brilliance, while Enigma Variations is quintessentially British in every way. Concerto, MacMillian’s fusion of classical technique with a contemporary mind, completes a programme that showcases the breadth of The Royal Ballet’s heritage.

© Johan Persson

TICKETS: £16 £13 CONCESSIONS

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2019 7.30PM / LIVE PERFORMANCE

FOLK MUSIC EVENING WITH

FAELAND (PLUS GUESTS)

Beautiful, enchanting and uplifting, Faeland is a folk-pop band from South West England, playing uplifting acoustic songs with a touch of the mystical, influenced by music from both sides of the Atlantic.

The concert is in aid of Hampton & Hampton Hill Voluntary Care, Weir Archer Academy and Otakar Kraus Music Trust.

TICKETS: £15 £12 CONCESSIONS

SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2019 11.30AM & 2PM / LIVE PERFORMANCE

DEBBIE HICKS PRESENTS

SHAKESPEARIENCE Fly through Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night in a whirlwind of mischievous storytelling. Shakespearience is the perfect treat for all the family!

Suitable for everyone over 5 years, it promises to be a wonderful introduction to some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

‘UTTERLY HILARIOUS… A WILDLY SUCCESSFUL ALL-FAMILY SHOW’ ★★★★★ The Stage

TICKETS: £11 £7 CONCESSIONS, £28 FAMILY OF 4

THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2019 7PM / ENCORE SCREENING

NT LIVE

HANSARD See Olivier Award-winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen), in this new political drama from Simon Woods.

It’s a summer’s morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place.

As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport.

© Catherine Ashmore

TICKETS: £12 £10 CONCESSIONS

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2019 7PM / ENCORE SCREENING

NT LIVE

PRESENT LAUGHTER Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) stars in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy Present Laughter, a giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

As star actor Garry Essendine prepares to embark on an overseas tour, his colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, panic and soul-searching.

© Manuel Harlan

TICKETS: £12 £10 CONCESSIONS

© Royal Opera House 2019

TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER 2019 7.15PM / LIVE SCREENING

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

COPPÉLIA A story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. A classic returns to The Royal Ballet repertory with Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny Coppélia.

The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’ delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic timing of the whole company. Osbert Lancaster’s designs bring a colourful story book world to life in this wonderful Christmas treat for the whole family.

TICKETS: £16 £13 CONCESSIONS

THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER 2019 7.15PM / ENCORE SCREENING

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

THE NUTCRACKER The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favourite present – a Nutcracker doll.

But the mysterious magician Herr Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure.

The Royal Ballet’s glorious production of The Nutcracker, created by Peter Wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite.

Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and The Royal Ballet’s captivating dancing including an exquisite pas de deux between the Sugar Plum Fairy and her prince, make this Nutcracker the quintessential Christmas experience.

© Royal Opera House 2019

TICKETS: £16 £13 CONCESSIONS

© Tristram Kenton

THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 2020 7PM / LIVE SCREENING

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY This much-loved ballet holds a special place in The Royal Ballet’s repertory, more than 70 years on from its première.

Journey with The Royal Ballet to an enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magical spells in this landmark production of Marius Petipa’s classic ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious music. This ballet is sure to cast a spell over anyone who sees it.

TICKETS: £16 £13 CONCESSIONS

SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2019 11.30AM & 2.30PM / LIVE PERFORMANCE

SINGING HANDS CHRISTMAS SHOW Kick-start your festive season with the Singing Hands Christmas Charity Singalong.

The show will feature an eclectic mix of Makaton-signed Christmas carols, festive rhymes, vintage tunes and the odd Christmas pop classic!

The amazing Dave Benson-Phillips will be joining Singing Hands and the songs are suitable for ALL ages and abilities.

If you can, bring a jingle bell or tambourine to make some noise and if you fancy dressing up or wearing a Christmas jumper, please do!

SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2019 3.30PM / LIVE PERFORMANCE

OTAKAR KRAUS MUSIC TRUST The trust’s mission is to ensure that every child and adult has access to affordable music therapy in the community, helping to improve their well-being and quality of life through creative and participatory music making.

TICKETS: £8 £5 CONCESSIONS

TICKETS: £12.50 £8.50 CONCESSIONS

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2020 7.45PM / LIVE SCREENING ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

LA BOHÈME

When Rodolfo, a penniless poet, meets Mimì, a seamstress, they fall instantly in love. But their happiness is threatened when Rodolfo learns that Mimì is gravely ill.

Acclaimed director Richard Jones directs a new production of Puccini’s La bohème. Irresistible in its witty, passionate blend of comedy and tragedy, the opera focusses on the lives of a group of young artists as they eke out an existence on the bohemian fringes of Paris.

TICKETS: £16 £13 CONCESSIONS

TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2020 7.15PM / LIVE SCREENING ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

FIDELIO

Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. Set in strong counterpoint are the ingredients of domestic intrigue, determined love and the cruelty of an oppressive regime.

The music is transcendent throughout and includes the famous Act I Quartet, The Prisoners’ Chorus and Florestan’s impassioned Act II cry in the darkness and vision of hope.

TICKETS: £16 £13 CONCESSIONS

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

SWAN LAKE The Royal Ballet shines in this eternal tale of doomed love, a masterpiece filled with iconic moments. Liam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake returns for its first revival. Scarlett’s choreography and John Macfarlane’s magnificent designs breathe new life into what is arguably the best-known and most-loved classical ballet. An intoxicating mix of spectacle and intimate passion, the overall effect is irresistible.

TICKETS: £16 TICKETS: £12 £13 CONCESSIONS) CONCESSIONS (£10

© Bill Cooper

SUNDAY 5 APRIL 2020 2PM / ENCORE SCREENING

TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2020 7PM / LIVE SCREENING ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re-creation of life in a South Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and emotions erupt. The two works, each undeniable masterpieces of the verismo tradition of realism, share dramatic concision, melodic richness and an obsession with violent jealousy. A thrilling, cinematic experience.

TICKETS: £16

£13 CONCESSIONS

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

THE DANTE PROJECT In this new work, The Royal Ballet’s trailblazing resident choreographer, Wayne McGregor, collaborates with an awardwinning team to bring us closer to Dante and his extraordinary vision with a reimagining of The Divine Comedy.

A poem inspired by the agony of Dante’s own exile, tracing his path from crisis to revelation guided by his literary hero Virgil and his lost love Beatrice.

TICKETS: £16 £13 CONCESSIONS

© Bill Cooper

THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2020 7.45PM / LIVE SCREENING ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

ELEKTRA

With the first chords of Elektra we are plunged into a psychologically intense and violent world. Klytämnestra has murdered her husband King Agamemnon and her daughter Elektra is determine to avenge her father’s death.

Strauss’ thrilling and audacious adaptation of this Greek tragedy receives a new staging by award-winning director Christof Loy.

TICKETS: £16 £13 CONCESSIONS

© Tacita Dean / Marian Goodman.

THURSDAY 28 MAY 2020 7.15PM / LIVE SCREENING

TICKET INFO Concessions are available to under 16s, over 60s and full-time students. NB: children aged 1 and above require a ticket.

Bookings can be made on-line at www.thehammondtheatre.co.uk.

E-tickets will be emailed for home printing or can be presented on your mobile device. If you have difficulty with on-line access, please call our box office on 020 8783 4418. Printed tickets can be collected from the box office prior to any performance.

A 50p booking fee will apply to all tickets purchased online or by telephone. Tickets may not be exchanged or refunded.

ACCESS For wheelchair or impaired mobility access and companion seats, please call the enquiries line on 0208 783 4418.

Some productions may include ‘relaxed performances’. A ‘relaxed performance’ is intended specifically to be sensitive to, and accepting of, audience members who may benefit from a more relaxed environment, including (but not limited to) those with autistic spectrum conditions and anyone with sensory and communication disorders or learning disabilities.

HIRE THE THEATRE The Hammond Theatre provides outstanding facilities for dance, drama and music and is the perfect venue for conferences.

From contemporary dance to classical ballet, from musicals to plays, and from large symphony concerts to small recitals, the Hammond Theatre meets all requirements. Tiered on two levels and seating up to 384 people, it is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound facilities. A full widescreen cinema system is available, with a 13m screen.

Call us on 020 8783 4418 for more information or visit www.thehammondtheatre.co.uk/theatre-hire

SEASON PROGRAMME

WHAT’S ON ROH: CONCERTO/ ENIGMA VARIATIONS/ RAYMONDA ACT III

5 NOV 19

FOLK MUSIC EVENING WITH FAELAND (PLUS GUESTS)

15 NOV 19

DEBBIE HICKS PRESENTS: SHAKESPEARIENCE

16 NOV 19

SINGING HANDS CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION

17 NOV 19

NT LIVE: HANSARD

21 NOV 19

NT LIVE: PRESENT LAUGHTER

28 NOV 19

OTAKAR KRAUS MUSIC TRUST

7 DEC 19

ROH: COPPÉLIA

10 DEC 19

ROH: THE NUTCRACKER

17 DEC 19

ROH: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

16 JAN 20

ROH: LA BOHÈME

29 JAN 20

ROH: FIDELIO

17 MAR 20

ROH: SWAN LAKE ROH: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ PAGLIACCI ROH: THE DANTE PROJECT ROH: ELEKTRA

HOW TO BOOK Box Office: 0208 783 4418 www.thehammondtheatre.co.uk Please visit our website to book tickets and for the latest show updates The Hammond Theatre, Hampton School, Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD

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