What's On Guide Autumn / Winter '14

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WELCOME One of the most rewarding parts of my job is reading the many comments that our audience send in by email, on feedback cards or in one of our regular online surveys.

We couldn’t have done that without your support.

So I want to thank you, and also take this opportunity to invite you to become an ‘official’ Friend of the Mercury Theatre.

The fact that so many people say that our shows are of a West End standard means a huge amount to all of us here at the Mercury - particularly when we’re working with a fraction of the budget of a big London production!

Did you know that the Mercury is a registered charity? Our Friends donate £26 per year (50p per week) to help us maintain the exceptional quality of our work. In return they receive priority booking, an invitation to an exclusive summer ‘thank you’ event, a drinks voucher and up to six free ticket exchanges per year. But really, being a Friend is about helping us to continue as the most active producing theatre in East Anglia developing talent and delighting audiences.

It won’t surprise you to know that a huge amount of work goes on behind the scenes to create hit shows like Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, The Butterfly Lion, Dial M for Murder and Betty Blue Eyes. In fact, every year our annual pantomime is a full twelve months in the making – and, this year, Cinderella is no exception! As I write, in July, the set and costumes for this year’s traditional family treat are already under construction, and let me tell you they look great.

I can’t wait to start rehearsals!

Last year we presented an ambitious mix of home-grown drama, musicals and family shows together with some of the very best touring theatre, music, dance, comedy and variety available in the UK, and I’m delighted to say that we saw 4,000 more visits to the Mercury than in the previous twelve months.

If you’d like to become a Friend, do please go to our website and click Support Us, or give us a call on 01206 573948 and select option 2.

I hope you enjoy our Autumn/Winter season, and thanks again for your continued support.

Daniel Buckroyd Artistic Director

MADE IN COLCHESTER SEASON 2014

PINK FLOYD’S

THE WALL

By Roger Waters

Director Gari Jones Designer Sara Perks Musical Director Robert Miles Lighting Designer Ben Payne Sound Designer Marcus Christensen Choreographer Charlie Morgan

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Following the 2013 Young Company sell-out, Quadrophenia

THU 21 – SAT 23 AUG Performance times pages 34 & 35 We don’t need no education!

When Pink Floyd’s iconic double album burst onto the music scene in 1979, it caught the imagination of a generation with its epic rock score, including songs such as Another Brick In The Wall, and its heartrending tale of the rise and fall of a rock star called Pink.

From its opening track, culminating in the sounds of a plane crashing and a baby crying, The Wall plunged its audience into a surreal journey through misunderstood childhood, troubled marriage, social isolation and, ultimately, to the brink of madness. It was and remains, without doubt, one of the most theatrical rock concept albums ever produced.

DRAMA NEW TALENT

ON SALE NOW MAIN THEATRE

Now the Mercury Young Company returns to the stage, fresh from their 2013 sold-out stage adaptation of Quadrophenia, to bring Roger Waters’ extraordinary rock opera to life for a new generation.

The best up-and-coming local young talent delivers a top-quality show for FIVE PERFORMANCES ONLY - book early to guarantee your seats!

£12.50 – £10 TICKET PRICES PAGES 30-33

Approximate running time 2hrs including interval Recommended for 14+yrs Contains scenes of an adult nature

JOIN OUR YOUNG COMPANY Email talent@mercurytheatre.co.uk to be the first to hear about getting involved in next year’s production.

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MADE IN COLCHESTER SEASON 2014

MICHAEL MORPURGO’S

Adapted by Daniel Buckroyd

Director Matthew Cullum Designer Keith Baker Lighting Designer Mark Dymock Sound Designer Tom Lishman

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FRI 29 AUG – SAT 13 SEP Performance times pages 34 & 35 A thrilling tale of extraordinary friendship from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, the prizewinning author of War Horse and The Butterfly Lion.

Evacuated from London at the height of the Second World War, David and Tucky can’t help feeling as though the fighting is a long way away from their new lives in the countryside. But then suddenly, one night, the skyline is lit up with gun flashes and the distant sound of bombing shatters their new found peace.

FAMILY DRAMA

SELLING FAST

Cast includes: Séan Aydon, Jake Davies, Janet Greaves, Chris Porter, Nicholas Tizzard

MAIN THEATRE Our 2013 production of The Butterfly Lion was the Mercury’s biggest selling show, so book early to secure your seats for the latest Michael Morpurgo classic to hit the stage.

Approximate running time 2hrs including interval Recommended for adults and families with children aged 7+yrs

SCHOOLS VISITS

To enhance schools visits to Friend or Foe we are offering Page to Stage Workshops at the Mercury Theatre and In-School Workshops (KS2). These workshops will look at evacuation, the Second World War and themes of loyalty and And when a German plane crashes friendship. For more information on their farm the boys are plunged see page 28. into a breathtaking adventure and faced with a life-and-death moral dilemma.

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6.30pm

TalkBack

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1.30pm

Seniors Matinee pre-show talk

Fri 5 Sep

1.30pm

Page to Stage

Sat 6 Sep

11.00am

Backstage Tour

Thu 11 Sep

10.30am

Page to Stage

7.30pm

Captioned Performance

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Fri 12 Sep

1.30pm

Page to Stage

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Sat 13 Sep

1.00pm

Touch Tour

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2.30pm

Audio Described

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Wed 3 Sep

£25 - £10 & DISCOUNTS £12 PREVIEW PERFORMANCES 29 & 30 AUGUST, TICKET PRICES PAGES 30-33

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MUSICAL

DRAMA

ON SALE NOW ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

Jubilant Productions presents

Colchester Operatic Society Second Edition (CO2) present, in their 30th Anniversary Year,

Thu 11 - Fri 12 Sep

Thu 18 - Sat 27 Sep

7.45pm

7.30pm / Saturdays 2.30pm & 7.30pm

MERRY IT WAS TO LAUGH THERE STUDIO THEATRE

Merry It Was To Laugh There is a newly devised, poignant evocation of World War 1 through poetry, music and imagery. Moving from the stirring poetry of the early war, and the famous War Poets like Wilfred Owen and containing extracts from the diary of a serving officer, Merry It Was... follows the course of the war and the changing nature of the words from the Front and the impact of the war at home.

With Christine Absalom and Tim Freeman, last seen together at the Mercury in Arsenic and Old Lace and Jack and the Beanstalk.

Recommended for 10+yrs

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GREASE

The Award winning CO2 are proud to be celebrating their 30th anniversary year with the production where it all began, Grease. This ever popular show centres on the story of Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zucko, whose summer romance quickly escalates when Sandy is transferred to Danny’s High School, Rydell High.

Supported by the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds, we follow the complex relationships and issues with senior year. Set in the backdrop of 1950s America and with an instantly recognisable score, which includes popular hits such as; Summer Loving, Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee, Born To Hand Jive, Hopelessly Devoted To You, You’re The One That I Want, Sandy and

£19.50 - £12 & DISCOUNTS

MAIN THEATRE Greased Lightnin’, this latest offering from CO2 is not one to be missed.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Hopelessly Devoted To You & You’re The One That I Want By arrangement with Robert Stigwood GREASE is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE (TRW), 570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100, New York, NY 10018. www.theatricalrights.com

FRI 5 DEC – SUN 11 JAN See page 24 & 25

The Cinderella Panto Promise Laughs for all ages Audience participation Slop and sloshy fun Familiar and new faces Chorus of young people Songs you know and new ones written just for you 9

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MADE IN COLCHESTER SEASON 2014

MACBETH

By William Shakespeare

Director Daniel Buckroyd Designer Juliet Shillingford Movement Director Matthew Cullum Lighting Designer David Kidd Sound Designer John Chambers Casting Director Marc Frankum CDG

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THU 2 – SAT 18 OCT Performance times pages 34 & 35

DRAMA

ON SALE NOW MAIN THEATRE

Shakespeare’s ultimate exploration of political ambition, and the extraordinary lengths to which one couple will go to secure their place in history, is brought chillingly to life at the Mercury this Autumn in a brand new production directed by Daniel Buckroyd.

Screw your courage to the sticking place and witness Shakespeare’s bloody masterpiece in this striking, new production created in a traditional style.

Cut through the pageantry and sweep aside the supernatural and what you’re left with is a terrifying picture of a world in which the future of a nation, indeed the very humanity of the man and woman at the heart of the unfolding political storm, hang on the fate of a single child. Will no one step forward to protect the innocent? After all, what’s the point of winning power today only to lose it ... tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow?

To enhance schools visits to Macbeth we are offering a Page to Stage Workshop at the Mercury Theatre and In-School Workshops (KS2,3,4 & 5). For more information see page 28.

SCHOOLS VISITS

Approximate running time 2hrs 35mins including interval Recommended for 11+yrs

AGED 18-25? MACBETH NEEDS YOU! We’re looking for talented young performers to work with our Director, Daniel Buckroyd, and his team to bring the world of Shakespeare’s bloodiest royal family to life with physical theatre and stage combat. Go to our website and click ‘Get Involved’ to find out more.

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Wed 8 Oct

7.30pm

Talkback

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Sat 11 Oct

11.00am

Backstage Tour

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Tue 14 Oct

4.30pm

Page to Stage

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Thu 16 Oct

1.30pm

Seniors Matinee pre-show talk

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Captioned Performance 7.30pm

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Sat 18 Oct

1.00pm

Touch Tour

AD

2.30pm

Audio Described

£25 - £10 & DISCOUNTS £12 PREVIEW PERFORMANCES 2 AND 3 OCTOBER, TICKET PRICES PAGES 30-33

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LIVE MUSIC

COMEDY

LIVE MUSIC

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

JOE BROWN

Rifco and Watford Palace Theatre present

GLENN MILLER HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNITA ORCHESTRA Led by Ray McVay

Tue 21 Oct

Mon 20 Oct 7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

MAIN THEATRE

7.30pm

The Johal family invites you to a surprise birthday party for Sunita.

MAIN THEATRE

Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.

On the 70th anniversary of Glenn Miller’s visit to Great Britain, Ray McVay is proud to present the world’s greatest big band live, in concert. In a show Mum’s been cooking all day, and the family has just the whole family can enjoy, you can experience the about made it on time. Everything is set, but Sunita is excitement of the sound of this incredible orchestra. nowhere to be seen. As the curries simmer and rotis Songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin are smothered in full fat butter, years of family drama bubbling under the surface start to boil over. Today, four and Louis Armstrong are all featured in a show which highlights the stars and bands of the era. You’ll hear decades after arriving in this country, things are set to the original arrangements of classic wartime chart change. From the producers of Britain’s Got Bhangra, toppers including Moonlight Serenade, American Rifco and Watford Palace Theatre bring you this new Patrol, Little Brown Jug, Tuxedo Junction and the comedy drama about family. iconic In the Mood.

In association with Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton. www.glennmillerorchestra.co.uk Recommended for 12+yrs

£25

£19.50 - £10 & DISCOUNTS

Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown goes from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continue to gather momentum. Joe, with his five piece band including his son and record producer Pete Brown, will be on stage all evening and the musical styles incorporated into his new show break more boundaries and are as unique as the man himself.

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7.30pm

Wed 22 Oct

£25 - £10

COMEDY

DANCE

FAMILY

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

Lakin McCarthy presents

Tango Siempre presents

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC

Thu 23 Oct

Fri 24 Oct

Sat 25 Oct

RUBY WAX SANE NEW WORLD 7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

Ruby Wax is a much loved US born comedian, actor and writer based in the UK. She is also a mental health campaigner and has a Masters degree in Mindfulnessbased Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University.

This show is based on her critically acclaimed book ‘Sane New World’ which helps us understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking. ‘Sane New World’ shows us how to rewire our thinking to find calm in a frenetic world. This show is your passport to saner living. She might not be sane herself but she does a pretty good imitation.

Recommended for 14+yrs

£25 - £10

TANGOMOTION

7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

From virtuoso displays of traditional tango dance in stunning costume to the exquisite sounds of 1930s Buenos Aires and the powerful Nuevo Tango music of Astor Piazzolla, Tangomotion is a breathtaking journey into the heart of Tango Argentino.

Tangomotion features four world class tango dancers (Giraldo Escobar, Myriam Ojeda Patino, Richard Manuel and Pauline Reibel) and live music from the acclaimed tango quartet Tango Siempre.

The Tangomotion dancers and musicians have previously appeared in the hit West End show Midnight Tango, BBC Strictly Come Dancing, Sally Potter’s Covent Garden production of Carmen and Madonna’s film Evita.

£22.50 - £10

2.30pm & 7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

After two sold out shows in March 2014, Champions Of Magic returns to the Mercury Theatre with an explosive array of mystery, deceit and illusion along with a brand new cast of tricksters including stars of ITV’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us and BBC’s Killer Magic.

‘Take a seat and prepare to be astounded, astonished and amazed’ Heart FM ‘A night of spectacular magic and illusion’ West Briton

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By Brendan Murray Directed by Tony Casement

FAMILY

TOURING PRIMARY SCHOOLS OCTOBER 2014!

HALF TERM

TREAT

THU 30 OCT – SAT 1 NOV 11.00am & 2.00pm

STUDIO THEATRE

A fun, fast (and slow) show for 4 to 8 year olds about friendship, the passing of time and the excitement of growing up.

Hare and Tortoise is a modern classic and was the 2012 winner of The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain award for the best play for children and young people.

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Thu 30 Oct

2.00pm

PRIMARY SCHOOLS TOUR October 2014 Brendan Murray’s award-winning play is touring to Primary Schools in Essex throughout October. For more information or to book a performance for your school, email community@mercurytheatre.co.uk.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE Thu 30 Oct, 2.00pm Relaxed Performances are specifically designed to welcome people with a learning disability, sensory and communication disorder, or an Autistic Spectrum Disorder to the theatre to experience live performance with their families.

Relaxed Performance

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EARLY YEARS Play and Sway for Toddlers-3yrs

SAT 1 NOV, 10am - 3pm Get set for the big race with a day full of fun.

Come and enjoy storytelling, drama, dance, craft activities and you can even plant some carrot seeds!

Race around our treasure hunt like Hare or relax with a picnic, just like Tortoise. Then drop in to meet Hare and Tortoise in our new family show.

Suitable for families with children aged 4-8yrs.

FREE for adults and ticket holders Call Ticket Sales to book 01206 573 948

£4.50 PER CHILD / FREE WITH SHOW TICKET

Tuesdays, 10.30am – 11.30am £4.50 per child. Term time only tiger Make a rainbow or have tea with a for in our creative and fun-filled sessions This s. carer or nts pare their toddlers and ahead. is a drop in class - no need to book

Drama and Story Building for 3-5yrs

Tuesdays, 1pm - 2pm £4.50 per child. Term time only help Share in your child’s imagination and acked prepare them for school in our fun-p sessions of games, activities and story Years building led by our specialist Early ers.

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Call 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

AFTER SCHOOL DRAMA CLUBS

5-7yrs: Mondays, 4.15pm - 5.15pm pm 8-11yrs: Mondays, 5.30pm - 6.30 only time Term ks). wee (14 term per £63 apply. may lists ing Wait Pre-booking essential. drama, A chance for children to have fun with e. denc confi make new friends and build

YOUTH THEATRE 11-14yrs: Tuesdays OR Wednesdays, 6pm - 8pm 14-18yrs: Wednesdays OR Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm £63 per term (14 weeks). Term time only Pre-booking essential. Waiting lists may apply.

No acting experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and commitment to our creative Youth Theatres.

PANTOMANIA WORKSHOPS Sat 13 Dec 2014, 11.30am - 1pm (5-7yrs) Sat 20 Dec 2014, 11.30am - 1pm (8-11yrs) Cost: £6 per child It’s a magical time of year to go on stage, try on pantomime costumes and take part in a workshop to help Cinderella be the belle of the ball!

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MADE IN COLCHESTER SEASON 2014 Mercury Theatre Colchester & Fitzrovia Productions present

UR’S O H IO D A R IA V O R Z THE FIT

Written by Jon Edgley Bond, Tom Mallaburn & Phil Mulryne Director Cal McCrystal Physical Comedy Director on One Man, Two Guvnors (National Theatre) and Physical Comedy Consultant on The Amazing Spiderman 2 (Columbia Pictures).

Designer Lucy Bradridge Lighting Designer David Phillips Sound Designer Tom Lishman Assistant Director John Walton

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THU 30 OCT – SAT 15 NOV Performance times pages 34 & 35 We interrupt the horror to bring you a message from our sponsors...

Strike up a Soho Cigarette as we recreate a 1940s radio play and invite you to take the role of studio audience as Edinburgh Fringe sensations The Fitzrovia Radio Hour return to the Mercury in a live broadcast of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Performed with cut-glass theatricality and backed by a phalanx of bizarrely created sound effects, the Fitzrovia Radio Hour mixes the chauvinist attitudes of 1940s Britain with sharp contemporary humour to produce a heady fringe comedy cocktail.

DRAMA COMEDY

BOOK EARLY!

Cast includes: David Benson, Jon Edgley Bond, Tom Mallaburn, Fiona Sheehan, Dan Starkey, Joanna Wake

MAIN THEATRE Will Jonathan Harker escape Dracula’s clutches? What will become of the beautiful young Lucy? And why is that big grey wolf biting into a melon? Well, how are you supposed to create the sound of a person exploding? Get ready to applaud please… 5-4-3-2-1, we’re on air!

Recommended for 8+yrs Approximate running time 1hrs 50mins including interval

‘A triumph of visual comedy’ HHHH Time Out

‘Absolutely spiffing... a joy’ HHHH Daily Telegraph

‘Deliciously un-PC’ HHHH The Independent

FRIDAY 31 OCT HAVE A FANGTASTIC HALLOWEEN WITH DRACULA Book early for a great Halloween night out - 2 for 1 on pre-ordered interval drinks, and a special spooky cocktail! (Exclusions apply)

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Thu 6 Nov

1.30pm

Seniors Matinee pre-show talk

BT

Sat 8 Nov

11.00am

Backstage Tour

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Wed 12 Nov 7.30pm

Talkback

CAP Thu 13 Nov

7.30pm

Captioned Performance

TT

Sat 15 Nov

1.00pm

Touch Tour

AD

2.30pm

Audio Described

£25 - £10 & DISCOUNTS £12 PREVIEW PERFORMANCES 30 & 31 OCTOBER, TICKET PRICES PAGES 30-33

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ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

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ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

Mercury Theatre Colchester & Terrence Higgins Trust present

COLCHESTER MILITARY WIVES CHOIR

Tavaziva Dance presents

WORLD AIDS DAY FESTIVAL Mon 17 Nov 7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

A showcase of talented young performers from local schools, colleges and youth groups.

Each youth company has devised performances based around challenging perceptions of HIV and AIDS, using their dance, drama and singing skills.

World AIDS Day is an annual international campaign designed to promote awareness of the impact of HIV and AIDS.

Tue 18 Nov 7.30pm

GALA SHOW MAIN THEATRE

TAVAZIVA TEN Wed 19 Nov 7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

Bawren Tavaziva’s distinctive African style is powerful, An exciting concert with the ladies of the Colchester Military Wives Choir - there’ll be something for everyone! memorable and entirely contemporary. His music composition and unique choreographic inventions have Especially arranged songs to include Stronger been described by press as “a contemporary African Together, Amazing Grace, When Will I See You Again masterpiece” and “nothing short of explosive”. and Wherever You Are - the song arranged by Paul Mealor for the launch of the Choirs under the direction This extraordinary story of one man’s imagination is a stunning and seductive collection of 10 dance gems of Gareth Malone. There’ll be a Vera Lynn selection to performed by Tavaziva’s eight outstanding dancers. commemorate the anniversary of the First World War, Join us on a journey of favourite works including popular songs such as Skyfall and Can You Feel The Sensual Africa, Wild Dog, Greed and Mandla - you Love Tonight, sixties songs to get toes tapping, a little taster of Christmas and a rousing finale for all to join in. will be surprised, stunned, moved and inspired.

Tavaziva Dance celebrates a decade of dancing excellence.

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OPERA

LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose presents

LA TRAVIATA

Prestige Productions presents

by Giuseppe Verdi A new English version by Robin Norton-Hale

LICENCE TO THRILL THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND

Thu 20 Nov

Fri 21 Nov

Sat 22 Nov

7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

The story of Violetta, a so-called ‘fallen woman’ who sacrifices her own happiness for the sake of her lover’s family and future, La Traviata has been thrilling audiences for generations.

Set in 1928 Atlantic City in the prohibition era of speakeasies and bootlegging this new production reveals the hypocrisy and heartache behind the glittering façade of parties.

7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

Every Bond song is an event in itself and this exciting, fast and sexy show brings you hit after hit! A streak of genius and genuine passion for our beloved hero makes the songs, iconic themes and incidental music a fullblooded, joyous celebration, bringing the house down every time.

Verdi’s sumptuous melodies are arranged for a trio of clarinet, cello and piano in this new English version

by Robin Norton-Hale. OperaUpClose return to the Mercury Theatre following the success of their Olivier Award-winning production of La Bohème.

Goldfinger, Thunderball, Diamonds are Forever, You Only live Twice, The Man With the Golden Gun, Golden Eye, Casino Royal, Live and Let Die, Skyfall and many, many more. With a cast of top London singers and a star studded orchestra, this dynamite show will conjure up dreamy visions of a suave charismatic Bond and dangerously thrilling baddies. Be shaken AND stirred !

£22.50 - £10

£25 - £10

SATURDAY NIGHT BEE GEES 7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

Saturday Night Bee Gees is the hit show that transports you through the formidable musical talents of Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb.

This truly powerhouse show takes you on a musical journey of some of the bands most iconic songs including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should be Dancing, Night Fever, You Win Again and the hits will have the whole family dancing in the aisles.

Saturday Night Bee Gees brings the very best of all the multi-million hit selling songs from the Bee Gees and is a show not to be missed.

‘Simply stunning’ Evening News

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MADE IN COLCHESTER SEASON 2014

Written by Fine Time Fontayne, based on a version by Joel Horwood and Morgan Lloyd Malcolm Director Daniel Buckroyd Designer Juliet Shillingford Musical Director Richard Reeday Lighting Designer Mark Dymock Sound Designer Marcus Christensen Choreographer Charlie Morgan

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FRI 5 DEC – SUN 11 JAN Performance times pages 34 & 35 Standby evil laughter, get ready thunder and lightning! Panto time is here again, and in Stoneybroke Hall the wicked Baroness Evilla is forcing poor Cinderella to live an awful life as cleaner, cook, maid and all-round slave. When the Prince of Colchester Castle proclaims his plan to pick a princess at a posho party, Cinders’ ugly step-sisters set out to take his hand in marriage… By force if necessary!

Cinderella’s happiness depends on her best friend Buttons. If Buttons can complete his double totes ridic cray cray mission to see Prince Charming and Cinderella marry, he’ll earn his wings from Fairy Fingringhoe. He’ll be able to do what he’s always wanted to do – fly!

Cast includes: Ignatius Anthony, Dale Superville

MAIN THEATRE Can Baroness Evilla be defeated?

Does Cinderella’s slipper size up?

Will Buttons get his wings? He needs your help to save his best friend so come along and meet Buttons, Cinderella and the gang at the Mercury Theatre this December!

Mercury favourites Dale Superville and Ignatius Anthony return in a traditional pantomime that’s fun for all ages.

OFF-PEAK FRIENDS AND FAMILY DEAL When booking six seats or more on an off-peak show, in the top-price (green) area, get £3 off per ticket. Get closer to the action in the green seats, for yellow seat prices!

Traditional pantomime, fun for all the family Recommended for children aged 3+yrs Everyone, including infants of all ages, must have a valid purchased ticket Approximate running time 2hrs 10mins including interval

In partnership with CAP Wed 17 Dec

7.00pm

Captioned Performance

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Tue 6 Jan

2.00pm

Relaxed Performance

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Sat 10 Jan

1.00pm

Touch Tour

2.00pm

Audio Described Performance

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LIVE MUSIC

ADULT

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

Artistes International Management Ltd presents

EasyTheatres.com presents

Fri 16 Jan

Sat 17 Jan

JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW 7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

This year prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.

The UK’s No1 Tribute, fronted by respected singer/ songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! All the greatest hits are included; Ring of Fire, Walk the Line, Johnny and June duets Jackson, Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man and many more, all the while accompanied by an amazing video back drop with evocative images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life.

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AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE 7.30pm

MAIN THEATRE

Come and experience Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza – we dare you!

Arriving direct from London’s West End, a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars are unveiled for 2015. Enjoy an all-new riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. Royal Academytrained beauties slip into exotic character as smoothly as they slip out of gloriously exotic couture costumes.

It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret spectacular of the year.

Dress up and come to the cabaret. www.easytheatres.com Suitable for 18+yrs

£25 - £10

THE MERCURY IS THE MOST ACTIVE PRODUCING THEATRE IN EAST ANGLIA IN 2013/2014...

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MUSICAL

90 YRS OF COLCHESTER OPERATIC SOCIETY

performances in Colchester and on tour ON SALE 14 JULY 1PM. FRIENDS CAN BOOK EARLIER!

4000

more visits than 2012/2013

140,000 attended performances across the UK

Colchester Operatic Society (COS) present, in their 90th Anniversary Year,

42ND STREET

Wed 21 - Sat 31 Jan 7.30pm / Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Colchester Operatic Society (COS) are tapping into their 90th anniversary year in style with a toetapping production of 42nd Street. Set during the height of the Great Depression on the Great White Way, the show follows Broadway producer, Julian Marsh, who puts on what may be his last show.

However all does not go to plan as at the last moment his star, Dorothy Brock breaks her ankle, leading to chorus girl Peggy Sawyer vying for the chance to take the lead... featuring numbers such as We’re in the Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Young & Healthy, Shuffle off to Buffalo & 42nd Street.

MAIN THEATRE This anniversary production which epitomises the essence of Broadway is certainly not to be missed.

To find out more about the show and the society’s 90 year history, please visit our website www.colchesteroperaticsociety.co.uk This amateur production is presented by arrangement with MUSICSCOPE and STAGE MUSICALS LIMITED of New York.

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BECOME PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL TEACHERS’ NETWORK: CPD EVENTS The Mercury Theatre is offering termly Continuing Professional Development opportunities for Primary, Secondary & Further Education College teachers from across Essex.

So far we have hosted CPD workshops delivered by expert drama practitioners from Frantic Assembly, the Mercury Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

These sessions provide an opportunity to share best practice, gain new skills and develop existing ones; followed by the chance to network over a glass of something refreshing in the bar afterwards.

To join the Mercury Teachers’ Network contact: community@mercurytheatre.co.uk

IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

These 2hr practical workshops enable pupils to explore the world of the play, experience creating characters and work on scenes from the play.

Friend or Foe

Workshops available: Mon 8 - Fri 26 Sep

Macbeth

Workshops available: Mon 30 Sep - Fri 25 Oct Cost: £130 + VAT OR £65 + VAT for groups with 20+ performance tickets

PAGE TO STAGE WORKSHOPS Led by the production’s creative team, these 1hr 30min workshops take groups through the process of putting a performance on stage, from the perspective of the director.

Friend or Foe

Fri 5 & 12 Sep, 1.30pm (following 10.30am show) Thu 11 Sep, 10.30am (before the 1.30pm show)

Macbeth

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Tue 14 Oct, 4.30pm

To book or for more information call 01206 573948 or email tickets@mercurytheatre.co.uk

SUMMER SCHOOLS 2014

Theatre have The Mercury Theatre and Lakeside ing activities teamed up to provide these outstand le. peop for young

s Create a Play in a Week for 7-11yr

Mon 11 - Fri 15 Aug, 10am - 3pm £75 per participant challenge?

Are you ready for a fun and exciting just one week! in play own your te crea and e Com tre makers and You’ll work with professional thea developing be involved in devising the show, Friday for your the on g rmin perfo and rs characte family and friends.

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Tue 29 Jul - Sat 2 Aug, 10am - 4pm £100 per participant ll learn how to Working with a theatre director, you’ about how more out find and ce rman create a perfo you’ll week the of end professionals work. At the e by you. mad tre thea of e piec fresh a rm perfo

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTER Young Friend: £4 for 16 to 25-year-olds.

Friend: £26 (Direct Debit) or £30 (other methods) Joint Friend: £40 (DD) or £50 (other) Premier Friend: £130 (DD) or £150 (other) Joint Premier Friend: £170 (DD) or £190 (other) Ambassador: £500 (DD) or £600 (other) Joint Ambassador: £850 (DD) or £1000 (other)

CORPORATE SUPPORTER

BENEFITS Regular newsletter Priority booking Acknowledgement on our website Invite to a Supporters’ event Drinks voucher Membership card Up to six free ticket exchanges

SUPPORTER CORPORATE SCHEMES SPONSORS

Our corporate supporter schemes, available from as little as £275+VAT a year, offer two levels of membership, allowing our corporate supporters as much flexibility as possible and maximising the benefits we can offer.

Corporate support is a great way to play an active role in your local community and you’ll also receive multiple benefits for both your business and staff.

Bang and Olufsen thebestofcolchester Birkett Long Solicitors Colchester Institute DK Moriarty Limited Ellisons Solicitors

SCHEMES

Essex and Suffolk Water Scrutton Bland The Smile Clinic Thompson Smith & Puxon Solicitors WRS Insurance Brokers LTD

We need your support to keep high quality theatre in Colchester.

For more information call 01206 573948 email supporters@mercurytheatre.co.uk or visit www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/support-us

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BOOK AT WWW.MERCURYTHEATRE.CO.UK BOOK AT WWW.MERCURYTHEATRE.CO.UK TICKET SALES Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT

TEL EMAIL WEBSITE FAX

01206 573948 tickets@mercurytheatre.co.uk www.mercurytheatre.co.uk 01206 769607

Ticket sales are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8pm (from 10am to 6pm when there is no evening performance). For performances on Sundays and bank holidays ticket sales will be open 90 minutes prior to the show.

BUYING YOUR TICKET Just call, email or write to us – tickets can be bought by cash, cheque, theatre tokens, Mercury Theatre gift vouchers, and credit and debit cards. Tickets can be reserved without payment for five working days.

Book online at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

BOOKING AND INFORMATION

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Print@home – You can collect your tickets from the ticket counter at least 45 minutes prior to the performance, or we can post them to you for £1. We would recommend however that we email your tickets to you to print yourself at home.

Exchanging tickets – We will exchange tickets for another performance or give you a credit to the value of your seats for use at a later time, up to five days prior to the date on the ticket. Tickets must be returned to the ticket sales counter. Unfortunately we cannot give refunds. We charge £1 per transaction for this service. There is no charge for season ticket holders.

Babes in arms – Due to theatre licensing regulations everyone must be issued with a ticket, regardless of age.

WITH NO BOOKING FEE DISCOUNTS £10/£12 concessions available in most seats for over 60s, jobseekers, students and under 26s available Monday to Friday and matinees for all Made in Colchester shows (excluding The Wall and Cinderella) and selected other performances.

Job Seeker Standby £1 Job Seeker Standby tickets on matinees from one hour before performance. ID required.

School Groups All tickets £8.50 Mon-Fri, plus one free additional ticket for every ten purchased on Made in Colchester shows (excluding The Wall and Cinderella).

Group Discounts Groups of 10+ get £2 off per ticket on Made in Colchester shows excluding The Wall and Cinderella, the first two performances and the lowest priced tickets.

Only one discount can be applied to each ticket transaction. Discounts for Cinderella vary, see website for more information.

YOUR VISIT Car parking The Mercury Theatre offers discounted car parking exit tickets for our patrons who park in St Mary’s car park after 3pm. These can be purchased online, at the kiosk, bar or at the ticket sales counter.

Cloakroom

Digby Gallery

Bags and coats can be left in a supervised cloakroom – payment by donation.

The Digby Gallery hosts a varied programme of exhibitions by professional artists and photographers connected with the region. There is also space for 3D work in a display cabinet. For details on exhibiting and for information about forthcoming exhibitions call 01206 573948 or email gallery@mercurytheatre.co.uk

Special Effects Warning If you are concerned about any special effects (strobe lighting, smoke, loud bangs etc.) sometimes used in productions, please call the ticket sales team on 01206 573948.

Refreshments Theatre Bar – the theatre bar is open 1 hour before the performance, during intervals and after the show.

Tea, coffee and a wide range of drinks are on sale.

You can avoid the interval crush by ordering your drinks before the show in the bar or at the kiosk.

Kiosk – the foyer kiosk is open 45 minutes before the show and during intervals and sells a selection of ice cream and confectionery. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are also available. You can now order your interval drinks from the kiosk, so no need to queue at the bar.

Interval drinks – Avoid the rush by purchasing your drinks or ice creams at the bar or the kiosk before the show - then at the interval they are waiting for you.

And don’t worry - the ice cream is still frozen and your wine still chilled!

Food @ The Mercury – open from 10am to late daily.

Lunch and pre-show set menus and a delicious a la carte selection. Call 01206 368100 to book.

Mercury Gift Vouchers & Theatre Tokens We sell Mercury Theatre Gift Vouchers and National Theatre Tokens. Please speak to the ticket sales team or see website for details.

Hire the Mercury Theatre Did you know that the Mercury can be hired for children’s parties (from as little as £50), conferences, meetings and events? A range of spaces, packages and prices are available. Please contact Carol Rayner for more details on 01206 577006, email carol.raynor@mercurytheatre.co.uk or see our website for more information T Talk Back Join the cast after a performance to ask your questions. For dates see diary pages 34-35.

S Seniors Matinees Seniors Matinee ticket holders can enjoy a preperformance FREE talk and tea or coffee at 1.30pm.

For dates see diary pages 34-35.

P Page to Stage Performance Discover more about the creative process in this free workshop. For dates see diary pages 34-35.

Call the Ticket Office on 01206 573948 for times and to book your free place.

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BOOK AT WWW.MERCURYTHEATRE.CO.UK SEATING PLAN

ACCESS Tickets for disabled customers including those who have impaired sight or hearing and the person accompanying them are £8.50 for all Made in Colchester productions (£10 for Cinderella). Access tickets for all other shows are £10 unless otherwise indicated. There is limited disabled parking under the front canopy for blue badge holders which operates on a first come first served basis. A lift situated along the corridor to the right of the ticket sales counter is available for patrons who have trouble negotiating the stairs.

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We welcome Assistance Dogs at all performances, please inform us when booking. The Mercury Theatre can accommodate up to 4 wheelchair users, with additional spaces available for specialised performances. Please state that you require a wheelchair space when booking.

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An infrared enhancement system is available in the main auditorium at all performances. Our system is suitable for use with or without a hearing aid through our specialised equipment.

Made in Colchester ticket prices Green Yellow Purple Blue Red Fri and Sat evenings £25.00 £22.50 £19.50 £15.00 £10.00 Wed, Thur evenings and matinees £22.50 £19.50 £15.00 £12.00 £10.00 Mon and Tue evenings £19.50 £17.50 £15.00 £12.00 £10.00 First two performances £12.00 £12.00 £12.00 £12.00 £10.00 This is an example seating plan. Seating plans vary, see our website or speak to one of our friendly ticket sales assistants for details. See website for Cinderella seating plan. Ticket prices, particularly for preview performances, may change without notice.

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RP Relaxed Performance Relaxed performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment including people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, sensory or communication disorders, or a learning disability. Audience members will be free to come and go as they please throughout the performance and make noise if they want to.

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HOW TO FIND US Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate Colchester Essex CO1 1PT

The Mercury Theatre is only one hour from London by car or train.

Following the theatre mask symbols on the road signs will take you to St Mary’s car park (CO3 3AA), which is a short walk across the Balkerne Hill footbridge to the theatre.

Captioned

Do you or someone you know enjoy theatre but find it difficult to hear what is being said?

Captioning converts the spoken word, songs and sound effects in to text on a caption unit on the stage. For dates see diary pages 34-35.

NORTH STATION

A12 LONDON

A134 SUDBURY

WAY WEST

COLNE BANK AVENUE

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COWDRAY AVENUE

MERCURY THEATRE

ST MARY’S CAR PARK

JUMBO

HIGH ST

FIRSTSITE

A133 CLACTON

TOWN STATION SOUTH WAY

MAGDALEN ST

B1025 MERSEA

For a more detailed map please visit our website, www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

MERSEA ROAD

For access information please contact Maria Harrison on 01206 573948 or email access@mercurytheatre.co.uk

B1022 TIPTREE

CO WD RA YA VE NU E

CASTLE PARK

LEXDEN ROAD

Call 01206 573948

A12 IPSWICH

A137 HARWICH M’TREE

BALKERNE HILL

Please let us know of any requirements you or anyone in your party may have. We will do all we can to make your visit as enjoyable and as straightforward as possible.

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IPS WIC HR OAD

Audio described performances give you a live commentary about the action happening on stage through a pair of headphones. We also offer Touch Tours before each audio described performance, enabling you to explore the stage and get a feel for the costumes and set before the show starts.

For dates see diary pages 34-35.

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DIARY August Thu 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Fri 29 Sat 30 Sun 31

7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm

The Wall The Wall The Wall The Wall The Wall Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe

September Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri 5 Sat 6 Sun 7 Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 11

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6.30pm 2.30pm S 7.30pm 10.30am P 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 6.30pm 6.30pm 1.30pm P 7.30pm CAP 7.45pm 10.30am P 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm AD/TT 7.30pm

Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Merry it was to Laugh There Friend or Foe Friend or Foe Merry it was to Laugh There Friend or Foe Friend or Foe

Thu 18 Fri 19 Sat 20 Mon 22 Tue 23 Wed 24 Thu 25 Fri 26 Sat 27

7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease Grease

October Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Mon 13 Tue 14 Wed 15 Thu 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 Mon 20 Tue 21 Wed 22

7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 2.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 2.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm P Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 2.30pm S Macbeth 7.30pm CAP Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 2.30pm AD/TT Macbeth 7.30pm Macbeth 7.30pm Joe Brown 7.30pm Happy Birthday Sunita 7.30pm Glenn Miller Orchestra

Thu 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 Thu 30

Fri 31

7.30pm Ruby Wax 7.30pm Tangomotion 2.30pm Champions of Magic 7.30pm Champions of Magic 11.00am Hare and Tortoise 2.00pm RP Hare and Tortoise 7.30pm Dracula 11.00am Hare and Tortoise 2.00pm Hare and Tortoise 7.30pm Dracula

November Sat 1

Mon 3 Tue 4 Wed 5 Thu 6 Fri 7 Sat 8 Tue 11 Wed 12 Thu 13 Fri 14 Sat 15 Mon 17 Tue 18 Wed 19 Thu 20 Fri 21 Sat 22

11.00am 2.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm S 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm CAP 7.30pm 2.30pm AD/TT 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Hare and Tortoise Hare and Tortoise Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula Dracula World Aids Day Colchester Military Wives Choir Tavaziva Ten La Traviata Licensed to Thrill Saturday Night Bee Gees

December

Fri 26

Off Peak / Peak / High Peak

Sat 27

Fri 5 Sat 6

Mon 29

Mon 8 Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 11 Fri 12 Sat 13 Mon 15 Tue 16 Wed 17 Fri 19 Sat 20 Sun 21 Mon 22 Tue 23 Wed 24

2.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 10.15am Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 10.15am Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 10.15am Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 10.15am Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 10.15am Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 10.15am Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 10.15am Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm CAP Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 11.00am Cinderella 3.00pm Cinderella

Tue 30 Wed 31

2.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 11.00am 3.00pm

Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella

Tue 27 Wed 28 Thu 29 Fri 30 Sat 31

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

42nd Street 42nd Street 42nd Street 42nd Street 42nd Street 42nd Street

January Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sun 4 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Sun 11 Fri 16 Sat 17 Wed 21 Thu 22 Fri 23 Sat 24 Mon 26

2.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm RP Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm AD Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 2.00pm Cinderella 7.00pm Cinderella 7.30pm Johnny Cash Roadshow 7.30pm An Evening of Burlesque 7.30pm 42nd Street 7.30pm 42nd Street 7.30pm 42nd Street 2.30pm 42nd Street 7.30pm 42nd Street 7.30pm 42nd Street

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Page To Stage Performance Discover more about the creative process in a free workshop

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Seniors Matinee (With FREE Talk at 1.30pm & tea / coffee)

CAP Captioned Performance

AD Audio Described Performance TT Touch Tour of the set at 1pm RP Relaxed Performance

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