Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Spring Guide 2011

GUIDE SPRING 2011

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Oedipus Juan Martín Henri Oguike Daniel Kitson Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play John Shuttleworth John Hegley They Call Her Natasha The Gruffalo’s Child Dead Heavy Fantastic Twisted Tales Lilies On The Land Tiny Volcanoes Phoenix Dance Theatre: Reflected Love, Love, Love The Lady In The Van The Big Fellah Everyman Redevelopment Update Theatre For Everyone We Would Like To Thank Where We Are and Car Parking Tickets and Information Discounts, Deals, How to Book Diary

Please note: all information is correct at time of going to print.

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Theatre for everyone

Two great theatres.

One creative heart.

“Tell me, tell me the truth of who I am.”

oEDIPUS by steven Berkoff (After SOPHOCLES) 4

The Gods are angry and one man’s blind ambition to appease them unearths a hideous secret.

As the pieces of the puzzle come together it soon becomes clear that his only success will be in sealing his own tragic fate.

Writer, director and actor Steven Berkoff’s adaptation of Sophocles’ greatest Greek tragedy promises a stirring theatrical experience.

Adapted and Directed

by Steven Berkoff 14+ AGE Fri 18 Feb, Fri 25 Feb, ANLO Fri 4 Mar, Fri 11 Mar

FTF

Fri 25 Feb

Tue 1 Mar at 7.30pm

Sat 12 Mar at 2pm

AW

Mon 28 Feb

PTS

Thu 3 Mar

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse Present Oedipus

FRI 18 FEB TO SAT 12 MAR

Henri Oguike Dance Company Presents

BUTTERFLY DREAMING TOUR

JUAN MARTÍN Juan Martín returns to Liverpool following his mesmerising live performance in Cut to the Chase’s 2008 production of Blood Wedding at the Playhouse for which he also composed the score. We are delighted to welcome him to the Everyman with this solo performance.

“Juan Martín is spine-tingling and exciting.” Liverpool Daily Post on Blood Wedding

Juan Martín is a celebrated virtuoso of the flamenco guitar who has been voted into the top three guitarists in the world by US magazine Guitar Player. He was honoured to play for Picasso’s 90th birthday celebrations, has performed at international festivals from Montreux to Hong Kong and at the First World Guitar Congress in the USA. As a recording artist he has produced eighteen CDs and worked on two films.

“A giant of the flamenco guitar tradition.” The Times 6

Henri Oguike, one of the UK’s most inventive choreographers, makes a welcome return to the Playhouse following Green in Blue and Little Red in 2007.

This time he presents a stunning new triple bill performed by five handpicked world-class dancers.

www.flamencovision.com 8+ AGE

Sat 29 Jan AW

SAT 29 JAN

Unusual and intense, Freq is inspired by an inquisitive playfulness, incorporating a set with running water.

Point of Contact bears all the hallmarks of Oguike’s choreography; sensuality, beauty and sublime movement are laced together with Bach’s lyrical suites for solo cello.

Butterfly Dreaming, a full Company work, draws inspiration from the Far East. Crafted on Chinese philosopher-poet Chuang-Tzu’s ‘Butterfly Dream’ and set to the music of Tan Dun’s dramatic ‘Ghost Opera,’ recorded by the Kronos Quartet. This is contemporary dance at its most thrilling and enjoyable.

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Photo by Henri Oguike

www.henrioguikedance.co.uk 8+ AGE

Tue 1 Feb AW Please note that Freq contains strobe lighting.

TUE 1 FEB

THE INTERMINABLE SUICIDE OF GREGORY CHURCH Written and Performed by Daniel Kitson

Watershed Productions Present the BBC Worldwide and Polka Theatre Production of

CHARLIE AND LOLA’S BEST BESTEST PLAY Based on the Characters Created by

Lauren Child Adapted by Jonathan Lloyd

Fringe First Winner – 2009 Gregory had fifty seven letters to write. He’d never written that many letters, not in one go. In fact, he’d never written a single letter and it was taking significantly longer than he’d anticipated. He’d started, full of optimism, curiously enough, at 9 am and now here he was 8 hours later half way through letter twenty four. He glanced at his watch and then at the noose hanging over his head.

I have this little sister Lola.

She is small and very funny…

www.danielkitson.com 16+ AGE

Gregory sighed.

Had he known how long suicide letters take, he thought, he wouldn’t have cancelled the milk for the morning.

The story of a death postponed by life.

“Eccentric, far fetched and unbelievably good.” The Telegraph 8

WED 2 FEB TO FRI 4 FEB

Will Lola ever tidy her room and will Charlie get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed? The Tigers want their bedtime milk, the Dancing Dogs have borrowed Lola’s pyjamas – not to mention the Ogre in the wardrobe! Who’d have known there were so many problems to overcome?

Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie and Lola, in their extremely everso wonderful stage show! The stars of the hit BBC TV series and books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets, live action and music.

“Magic from start to finish.”

Herald Scotland Charlie and Lola ™ and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Worldwide logo ™ & © BBC 1996.

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www.charlieandlola.com 3+ AGE Running time: 1 hr 10 mins inc. interval

SAT 12 FEB TO TUE 15 FEB

John Shuttleworth in

John Hegley in

Britain is in serious moral decline: dwindling church attendances, binge drinking in city centres, fat cat bonuses, the continued destruction of the environment despite global warming, and most recently, the theft of a box of slug pellets and weed killer from John’s shed.

A John Hegley double-bill, with The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet and Animal Alphaboat for littl‘uns.

THE ADVENTURES OF MONSIEUR ROBINET/ANIMAL ALPHABOAT

A MAN WITH NO MORE ROLLS

The moral rectitude of next door neighbour and sole agent, Ken Worthington, is also in question: his sloppily typed email to the printers has caused an error in the title of this show turning ‘morals’ into ‘more rolls.’

www.shuttleworths.co.uk AGE 5+

“A brilliant comic creation.”

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Photo by Jackie di Stefano

7+ (Monsieur Robinet) AGE 3+ (Alphaboat)

On Saturday morning, Animal Alphaboat – John’s interactive show for families – gives all ages the chance to experience the poet’s unique approach to poetry, dance and song. With Liver birds, diver birds and other creatures.

Following his sell out performance here in November 2010, Everyman alumni John Shuttleworth makes a welcome return to the theatre.

The Guardian 2010

The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet, tells the story of a Frenchman with some unusual (but clean) habits, which include burying his dog’s kennel and his own luggage pieces. The audience are invited to sing along.

But not to dance. Much.

THU 17 FEB

“Recommended top ten best kids’ shows at Edinburgh Festival 2010.” The Guardian and Daily Telegraph on Animal Alphaboat.

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FRI 18 FEB AND SAT 19 FEB

Kenny Wax Ltd and Nick Brooke Ltd Present a Tall Stories Production of

Murdered With Kindness Presents

THEY CALL HER NATASHA

THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD

The songs of Elvis Costello lead us through the life and times of his female counterpart… Elsie! Written

by Lou Dalgleish and Michael Weston King, this is the story of Elsie Costello, who’s story strangely mirrors that of her male counterpart.

Featuring such classics as Accidents Will Happen, Shipbuilding, Alison, I Want You and many more, Lou Dalgleish’s (Elsie’s) breathtaking vocals are accompanied by Michael Weston King’s superb guitar-vocals, and the phenomenal keyboard skills of Gladstone Wilson.

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should, ever set foot in the deep dark wood...

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

8+ AGE

ANLO

Fri 25 Feb

Wed 23 Feb AW

A unique evening where classic songwriting and stunning performance come together in a superb story.

“All fans of high quality songs and stunning singing must see They Call Her Natasha.” The Independent “If you get chance to see Lou Dalgleish as Elsie Costello, do take it.”Beyond Belief (The Official Elvis Costello Fanzine)

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Following hot on the heels of the Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude! Just how brave is she?

Find out for yourselves by joining her at the Playhouse.

All illustrations © Axel Scheffler 2004, published by Macmillan Children’s Books

www.gruffalolive.com AGE 3+ Running Time: 55 mins

Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation.

WED 23 FEB TO SAT 26 FEB

All adults must be accompanied by a responsible child.

“Fun, daft and a little scary!”

Time Out

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FRI 25 MAR AND SAT 26 MAR

One Wild night out in Liverpool

It’s always been mad in Liverpool on a Friday night. You can find sex, drugs and karaoke. Find the world in one city. Find your youth and lose a friend amidst the hens and stags.

As he waits for his blind date, lonely heart Frank has no idea of the mad, bad and deadly dangerous rollercoaster ride he’s about to get on.

This raucous new comedy by Liverpool playwright Robert Farquhar will be a great night out and a quintessential Everyman ensemble piece.

“You know a true comic playwright has arrived when the audience starts laughing before the actors tell the jokes.”

The Guardian

Directed by Matt Wilde 16+ AGE Fri 11 Mar, Fri 18 Mar, ANLO Fri 25 Mar, Fri 1 Apr

FTF

Fri 18 Mar

Wed 23 Mar at 1.30pm & 7.30pm

Sat 2 Apr at 2pm

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Mon 21 Mar

WARNING: Strong language, strong perfume, strong lager.

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Presents Dead Heavy Fantastic

FRI 11 MAR TO SAT 2 APR 14

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

Enter a wonderfully dark and dangerous world where nothing is quite as it seems and every outcome is surprising. Tales of psychopathic childhood nemeses, slyly threatening landladies, and savage and sadistic gambling games.

Roald Dahl’s renowned short stories for adults are brought to the stage for the first time by The League of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson, co-writer of the Everyman and Playhouse and Lyric Hammersmith smash-hit Ghost Stories and directed

by Polly Findlay winner of the JMK Trust Young Theatre Director Award.

Adapted by Jeremy Dyson Directed by Polly Findlay Designed by Naomi Wilkinson Lighting by James Farncombe Sound by Nick Manning AGE 14+

FTF

Fri 8 Apr

Sat 16 Apr at 2pm

Sat 23 Apr at 2pm & 7.30pm

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Tue 12 Apr

PTS

Thu 21 Apr

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith and Northern Stage Present Roald Dahl’s Twisted Tales

WED 30 MAR TO SAT 23 APR 16

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A Paines Plough Production in Association with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse

Fresh Glory Productions Presents

LILIES ON THE LAND A Play by the Lions Part

TINY VOLCANOES

By Laurence Wilson Directed by James Grieve Video Design Tim Brunsden Light and Sound Design Xenia Bayer

Directed by Sonia Ritter

A truly remarkable and sparkling piece of theatre which celebrates an extraordinary episode in Britain’s history – the Women’s Land Army of World War II. This delightful and often deeply touching play charts the personal journeys of four women who sign up to become Land Girls, determined to work endless, backbreaking hours on farms across the country in a bid to do their best for the War Effort.

Based on hundreds of letters from and interviews with the original Land Girls along with songs from the period, Lilies On The Land is a revealing, funny, wonderfully moving and utterly captivating portrait of some of Britain’s pluckiest, unsung heroes. Simply unmissable, this is theatre at its most memorable.

The Great British Bulldog has been usurped by snarling hybrids.

The bowler hat has morphed into the hoodie. The culture of polite society is now a culture of blame and hatred as our land of hope and glory is torn into extremes.

www.liliesontheland.com AGE 9+ AW

Thu 7 Apr

Strap yourselves in for a full throttle rollercoaster ride through the dilapidated attractions of broken Britain, exposing the millions of tiny volcanoes bubbling up through our green and pleasant land…

Two actors play a host of characters in a fast-paced, hilarious and excoriating inquisition into noble old Blighty that fuses theatre, comedy, dance and tub-thumping tunes. With hymns…

Daily Telegraph

In 2010 Laurence Wilson’s (Lost Monsters, Urban Legend) Tiny Volcanoes had a successful rehearsed reading at Everyword, performances at the Latitude and North Wall Festivals, and then an Autumn tour playing from Crawley to Croatia.

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HHHH “The British at their absolute best. This wonderful show is beautifully crafted.”

THU 7 APR TO SAT 9 APR

www.painesplough.com 16+ Contains very strong language AGE AW Thu 21 Apr Developed with support from the Orchard Project Theatre Residency Program. www.orchardproject.com

WED 20 APR AND THU 21 APR

Paines Plough and Drum Theatre Plymouth Present

Phoenix Dance Theatre Presents

REFLECTED Works by Ben Duke and Raquel Meseguer,

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

By Mike Bartlett,

Philip Taylor, Sharon Watson and Richard Wherlock

Directed by James Grieve Designer Lucy Osborne Lighting Hartley T A Kemp Sound Tom Gibbons

Following last season’s critically acclaimed Declarations, which had its world première at the Playhouse, internationally renowned contemporary dance company Phoenix Dance Theatre return to Liverpool with Reflected, their latest exciting mixed programme.

1967. Kenneth and Sandra know the world is changing. And they want some of it.

The bill features two new dance Simon and Simon photography works – Richard Wherlock’s sensual and vibrant Switch and Melt by Phoenix Artistic Director Sharon www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk Watson which features an 11+ AGE innovative blend of aerial dance AW and contemporary choreography.

Wed 27 Apr Philip Taylor’s What It Is is a sultry, playful take on love and sexuality set to a mesmerising Amy Winehouse soundtrack, and there is also a welcome return for audience favourite Pave Up Paradise, Ben Duke and Raquel Meseguer’s tongue in cheek retelling of the story of Adam and Eve.

Love, Love, Love takes on the baby boomer generation as it retires, and finds it full of trouble.

HHHHH “A high level of inventiveness, spectacular dance moves and a pure energy.”

Smoking, drinking, ambitious and paranoid, one couple’s forty-year journey from initial burst to full bloom.

WED 27 APR AND THU 28 APR

Mike Bartlett is an Olivier Award winning playwright. His last play Earthquakes In London premièred at the National Theatre in August 2010 and was hailed as ‘the best new play of the year’ by The Stage.

AW Thu 5 May

HHHHH “Mike Bartlett’s bang-on-the-money new play...

Required viewing.” The Telegraph “Dazzling.” The Observer HHHH “Peppered with terrific lines and big laughs.” The Guardian

Liverpool Daily Post on Declarations 20

www.painesplough.com 14+ AGE

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THU 5 MAY TO SAT 7 MAY

Out of Joint and Lyric Hammersmith Present

The Hull Truck Production of

THE LADY IN THE VAN

By Alan Bennett

THE BIG FELLAH

By Richard Bean

Directed by Sarah Esdaile Designed by Ben Stones Lighting Design by Chris Davey

Directed by Max Stafford-Clark

Alan Bennett has a very unusual neighbour. Parked at the bottom of his garden is a van. With a lady in it.

Miss Shepherd (Nichola McAuliffe) is a curious and enigmatic lady.

Alan knows very little about her.

She used to drive ambulances in the war, might have been a nun, sells pencils and pamphlets and has an unexplained aversion to piano music.

But somehow she lives in the playwright’s garden and has done for years.

The Lady In The Van is based on renowned British playwright Alan Bennett’s own recollections of the indomitable Miss Shepherd and is, as with any Bennett play, a beautifully observed, sharply intelligent and wonderfully witty drama. “...a very funny play...”

HHHH Sunday Times, Time Out, Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Metro, Daily Mail, Whatsonstage

Richard Bean’s brilliantly original, funny and shocking drama was a huge critical hit last Autumn.

www.hulltruck.co.uk AGE 12+ AW

Fri 13 May

Cast includes Nichola McAuliffe

TUE 10 MAY TO SAT 14 MAY

New York 1972. Michael Doyle, a young fireman, joins the IRA. Soon his Bronx apartment is overrun with a fast-quipping Irish killer; a beautiful woman who he really mustn’t fall in love with; and charismatic boss David Costello, the “Big Fellah” himself. Over three turbulent decades their lives veer from farce to deadly danger…

AW

Tue 17 May

Critics’ Choice “Directed with thrilling energy and precision

by Max Stafford-Clark. Horribly compelling.” Time Out Critics’ Choice “Full of wild, dark humour.” The Guardian “Gripping.” Financial Times

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www.outofjoint.co.uk AGE 14+

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TUE 17 MAY TO SAT 21 MAY

The Everyman Theatre on Hope Street opened in 1964 and has been home to some of the most inspiring, urgent, enjoyable and socially aware theatre of the last five decades. The building itself has changed many times; from chapel to cinema, boxing arena to theatre space. It once had a circle, a space for youth theatre and for building sets; now it is just what you see and it’s in a bad state of repair (despite our best efforts). Now we are poised to build a new Everyman – a vibrant creative hub fit for this uniquely cultural city in the 21st century.

The Essential Ingredients

We’ve been listening to our audiences, our staff, and the actors, writers, directors and designers of the past, present and future to find out what makes the Everyman so special.

Developed and designed by prominent theatre architects Haworth Tompkins, the building will provide new incarnations of the Everyman’s dynamic and inclusive 400-seat ‘thrust’ stage auditorium, legendary basement Bistro and iconic Everyman sign.

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More Space

How Will It Look?

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We have bought back the theatre and acquired the site next door, giving us space to accommodate vital facilities the Everyman currently lacks, many of which will also serve the Playhouse.

These will include a Youth and Community space for the theatres’ vast and growing work with education and community groups; rehearsal space, workshops and offices for production staff; and a ‘hub’ for writers to develop their work.

Supported by

The building will be constructed of red brick with a new glass frontage. At first floor level there will be a full-length balcony and a new 21st century version of the current iconic sign. Above this will be a beautiful façade comprising 105 life-sized, abstracted portraits of Liverpool people transferred onto cut aluminum shutters, a physical representation of the community to which the Everyman has always belonged.

What Happens Next?

Liverpool City Council has now granted planning approval.

Council Leader Joe Anderson described the project as “a vital redevelopment for the City’s future. The Everyman is a real gem in Liverpool’s cultural life and while it will have a new look it will retain its unique spirit.”

Work is scheduled to begin on site in 2011 with the new Everyman opening in 2013.

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Theatre For Everyone

Theatre For Everyone

Here at the Everyman and Playhouse theatres, we believe everyone, no matter what their age or experience, should have the opportunity to enjoy great theatre.

Look out for the following symbols on show pages and in the diary at the back.

Accessible Performances

Captioned Performance.

Subtitles are displayed on a screen situated on or next to the stage.

This also includes descriptions of any sound effects.

Audio Described Performance.

A live verbal commentary via headphones on the visual elements of a production as it unfolds.

First Time Friday

FTF Come for the first time or bring a friend or family member who has never been to the theatres before. First Time Friday tickets are just £10 and include a welcome drink and talk about the theatres and the show you’re about to see.

Family Friendly

We’re part of a Merseyside wide scheme which brings together activities and events for families (from toddlers to grandparents) into one easy to use website and regular e-newsletter. Where you see the FF logo, the show is suitable for all ages. www.family friendly.merseyside.org.uk.

A Night Less Ordinary

Free theatre tickets for 14 ANLO to 26 year olds. Look out for the ANLO symbol on show pages to see which performances have free tickets available; visit our website for full terms and conditions and information on how to book.

Afterwords

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Post-show discussions which take place on stage following a performance. Free with a theatre ticket.

Page To Stage Masterclasses

Discover how a scene of PTS the play is staged and gain an understanding of how the production was created and of the themes involved. Masterclasses take place in the auditorium before a matinée performance. £2 with a theatre ticket. Booking advised.

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Where We Are

Our funders

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Tickets and Information Juan Martín £12.50, £15 Daniel Kitson £12 Charlie And Lola £10, £12 John Shuttleworth £14, £16.50 John Hegley Fri Eve: £14, £16.50 Sat Mat: £10, £14 They Call Her Natasha Dead Heavy Fantastic Lilies On The Land Tiny Volcanoes Previews: £11 Mon-Thu Eve: £12, £14 Midweek Mat: £10, £12.50 Weekend Mat: £12, £14 Fri-Sat Eve: £14, £16

Discounts, Deals, How to Book

Oedipus Roald Dahl’s Twisted Tales The Lady In The Van The Big Fellah Previews: £11 Mon-Thu Eve: £10, £12.50, £15, £17 Midweek Mat: £10, £12.50, £14 Weekend Mat: £10, £12.50, £14, £16 Fri-Sat Eve: £14, £16, £19, £21.50 Phoenix Dance Theatre Henri Oguike £10, £12, £14, £16 Love, Love, Love Previews: £11 Weekend Mat: £10, £12.50, £14.50 Fri-Sat Eve: £10, £12, £15, £18

Students and under 26 standbys: Turn up on the day of a performance and if there are seats available then pay £5 a ticket (subject to availability, ID required) Terms and Conditions: Only one discount available per ticket and they are available on the top two ticket prices only. There are no discounts at preview performances and in the gallery. Discounts are subject to availability, certain restrictions apply and proof of eligibility may be required.

Discounts vary so please ask Box Office for full details.

Group booking and discounts

The Gruffalo’s Child Fri £8, £12 Sat £10, £14

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Discounts

Available for over 60s, education groups, children 16 and under, unwaged persons (in receipt of Jobseekers’ Allowance), disabled, students and under 26s at certain performances.

Call 0151 708 3733 or email groups@everymanplayhouse. com to take advantage of flexible booking times and generous group discounts.

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our Sales Team about our latest meal deals with a range of local restaurants including 20% off a pre show meal in Upstairs at the Bluecoat.

How to book

In person: You can book for all productions at both Box Offices.

Opening times for in person bookings at the Playhouse are Monday to Saturday 10am – 6pm (until 7.30pm on performance nights). At the Everyman they are Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm (11.15am – 7.30pm on performance nights). The Everyman Box Office is only open on Saturday if there is a performance.

By telephone: Booking on 0151 709 4776 is available Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm.

Online: www.everyman playhouse.com 24 hours a day for secure online booking. Now free and you can select your seats and see the view from your seat.

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Playhouse Diary Day Date

Everyman Diary Time

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7.30pm

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January 29 Jan Juan Martín

Fri 18 Feb Oedipus Sat 19 Feb Oedipus

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7.30pm 7.30pm

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Mon 21 Feb Tue 22 Feb Wed 23 Feb Thu 24 Feb Fri 25 Feb Sat 26 Feb

Mon 28 Feb

Oedipus Oedipus Oedipus Oedipus Oedipus Oedipus

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7.30pm P 7.30pm P 7.30pm 1.30pm / 7.30pm 7.30pm FTF 2pm / 7.30pm

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February 1 Feb Henri Oguike

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25 Mar The Gruffalo’s Child 26 Mar The Gruffalo’s Child

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Wed 30 Mar Twisted Tales Thu 31 Mar Twisted Tales

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Twisted Tales Twisted Tales

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7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm / 7.30pm ANLO 7.30pm 2pm / 7.30pm mat

3 3

1.30pm / 4.30pm 10.30am / 1.30pm / 4.30pm

14 14

7.30pm 7.30pm

P P

14 14

7.30pm 7.30pm

ANLO

Time

Details

8

7.30pm

AW

February 2 Feb Daniel Kitson 3 Feb Daniel Kitson 4 Feb Daniel Kitson

16 16 16

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Sat

12 Feb Charlie And Lola

3

11am / 1.30pm / 4pm

Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat

14 Feb 15 Feb 17 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb

3 3 5 7 3

11am / 1.30pm 11am / 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 11am

Charlie And Lola Charlie And Lola John Shuttleworth John Hegley John Hegley

Wed 23 Feb They Call Her Natasha Thu 24 Feb They Call Her Natasha Fri 25 Feb They Call Her Natasha Sat 26 Feb They Call Her Natasha

March Fri 11 Mar Dead Heavy Fantastic Sat 12 Mar Dead Heavy Fantastic

8 8 8 8

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

AW P

16 16

7.30pm 7.30pm

P P

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

14 Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar

Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic

16 16 16 16 16 16

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

P P P

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar

Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic

16 16 16 16 16 16

7.30pm AW 7.30pm 1.30pm / 7.30pm both 7.30pm 7.30pm ANLO 7.30pm

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Production

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ANLO

ANLO

FTF ANLO

Playhouse Diary Day Date

Production

Time

Details

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

April 4 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 7 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr

Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales

14 14 14 14 14 14

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm / 7.30pm FTF 7.30pm 2pm / 7.30pm

11 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr

Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales

14 14 14 14 14 14

7.30pm AW 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm / 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm / 7.30pm

Mon Tue Wed Thu Sat

18 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 23 Apr

Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales Twisted Tales

14 14 14 14 14

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm / 7.30pm PTS 2pm / 7.30pm both

Wed Thu

Thu Fri Sat

27 Apr Phoenix Dance Theatre 28 Apr Phoenix Dance Theatre

11 11

7.30pm 7.30pm

AW

May 5 May 6 May 7 May

Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love

14 14 14

7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm / 7.30pm

AW

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

10 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May

The Lady In The Van The Lady In The Van The Lady In The Van The Lady In The Van The Lady In The Van

12 12 12 12 12

P 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm / 7.30pm 7.30pm AW 2pm / 7.30pm

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May

The Big Fellah The Big Fellah The Big Fellah The Big Fellah The Big Fellah

14 14 14 14 14

AW 7.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm / 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm / 7.30pm

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Everyman Diary Day Date

Production

Mon Tue Wed Thu

28 Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Mar

Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic

16 16 16 16

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Fri Sat

April 1 Apr 2 Apr

Dead Heavy Fantastic Dead Heavy Fantastic

16 16

7.30pm 2pm / 7.30pm

ANLO

Lilies On The Land Lilies On The Land Lilies On The Land

9 9 9

7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm / 7.30pm

AW P

16 16

7.30pm 7.30pm

Thu 7 Apr Sat 8 Apr Sun 9 Apr mat

Time

Wed 20 Apr Tiny Volcanoes Thu 21 Apr Tiny Volcanoes

Details

mat

AW

P

AW

Afterwords

Audio Described

FTF

First Time Friday

P

Preview

PTS Page to Stage

Captioned

ANLO A Night Less Ordinary

P

Age Recommendations This refers to the minimum age and is assessed according to complexity, issues, and in some instances, strength of language. Please ask the Box Office for details.

3 Aged 3 and over

5

Aged 5 and over

7 Aged 7 and over

8 Aged 8 and over

9

Aged 9 and over

11 Aged 11 and over

12 Aged 12 and over

14 Aged 14 and over

35

16 Aged 16 and over

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