New Vic Spring 2023

What’s On November 2022 - June 2023

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The New Vic on the national stage We’re passionate about the work we do, creating high-quality, inspiring theatre that tells stories audiences from our local area and beyond can connect with. We’re delighted that in our 60th anniversary year, two New Vic shows made here at our home in Newcastle-under-Lyme entertained audiences on the national stage.

Tom, Dick & Harry, our Co-Production with Kenny Wax Productions, took to the stage of Alexandra Palace in London in July, astounding audiences with the true tale of the escape from Stalag Luft III in World War II.

“spectacularly imaginative” The Observer

Tom, Dick & Harry 2022

Marvellous 2022

“ingenious” The Times

In October, Marvellous – our critically-acclaimed production about the inspirational life of Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin - took the West End by storm as we transferred one of your favourite productions to @sohoplace – the newest theatre to open in the West End in 50 years, and a fellow in-theround venue!

“irresistible” The Times

“its tone of playfulness is infectious” The Guardian

Marvellous 2022

“The New Vic, in celebrating this unlikely local hero, is doing everything a regional theatre should” The Sunday Times

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We’re so proud to celebrate 60 years of theatre making in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire by sharing our work with national audiences this year.

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Welcome We’ve had such a wonderful time celebrating innovative theatrical experiment to stage a show our 60th anniversary of theatre making this year. powered only by bicycles! The New Vic will A highlight for me has been hearing people’s create the production in our workshops from memories of the productions that have made an a design blueprint toured by Headlong – it will impact on them over the years, from the early Copyform part of a ground-breaking experiment that days of the Victoria Theatre Company, right reimagines how to tour theatre sustainably and I through to our present day. Shows that have can’t wait to see our teams bring it to life. touched your hearts, made you laugh and cry, This year we’re also working with Bolton’s and inspired you.

Octagon Theatre, Halifax-based Northern One such show was our production of Marvellous – the story of Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin’s life, the inspirational ‘Stokie’ who spreads happiness wherever he goes. After we shared the joy with audiences here, we were honoured to then take the production to London, to open @sohoplace – the newest theatre built in the West End in over 50 years! It was the second show that year that we transferred to London – Tom, Dick & Harry delighted audiences at the Alexandra Palace over the summer – and it’s been a delight to share our work, made here at our home in Newcastle-under-Lyme, on the national stage in our anniversary year. ious”

Broadsides, the national touring company Told

By An Idiot and Stoke-based Claybody Theatre, sharing our New Vic creativity with more audiences across the country.

Whilst our anniversary year may be over, our creative theatre making will continue long into the future. I hope you will join us to see what we do next.

Theresa Heskins Artistic Director

@TheresaHeskins

We’ve had an incredible 60 years of theatre making in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-onTrent and Staffordshire and the whole team here is very much looking forward to what’s next.

As we look to the future, it’s important to us that we continue to push the boundaries of theatre making. I’m excited to be working with Headlong and the Barbican in 2023 on an

The New Vic Theatre operates thanks to a unique partnership between Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

Charity Registration Number: 253242

Photography in this brochure by Andrew Billington, Jenny Harper, David Hughes, Phil Radcliffe and Almin Zrno.

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TECHNICALLY ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE ON STAGE FOR 60 YEARS! The New Vic’s technical teams have been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and keeping shows running smoothly for 60 years of theatre making in-the-round.

The way that we inventively use the whole space and not just the stage but the sub-stage, flying system and the big void that is the air in the middle of the room still surprises me.”

Encompassing Stage Management, Lighting and Sound, our technical teams have a practical and creative responsibility to fulfil the ambition of the director and make their vision for the show a reality.

Once rehearsals begin for a show the Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) will start preparing their ‘prompt copy’ of the script. This will not only have the entire script in but also things like props lists, notes from any design meetings, and blocking [where the actors are standing or where bits of set are on stage]. The Company Stage Manager (CSM) and Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) will start sourcing props, some of which will be stand-ins to get rehearsals up and running, and some of which will be the final thing, as well as reacting to any rehearsal notes sent from the DSM in the rehearsal room.

Once there’s a script for a show, they hit the ground running. Like all departments at the New Vic, they are based in-house and it’s a constant collaborative effort – from the initial design meeting to the final dress rehearsal – to ensure everything comes together and on budget.

Sound and Lighting Technician and Sound Designer for a number of New Vic shows Alex Day said: “It is vital to be able to communicate effectively with the director and to both agree artistically on the tone of the project and what expectations they have for the production.”

Chief Electrician and Resident Lighting Designer Daniella Beattie said: “Because we’re an unusual space, it makes you try much harder to prove you can do stuff. It does make your head scratch. I never go into a show thinking, this will be easy.”

Company Stage Manager Steve Hall added: “I didn’t think we’d ever use the auditorium to suspend actors and do circus acrobatics.

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Steve said:

Whilst working on sound design, Alex attends rehearsals to try out ideas so he can build a file

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on QLab [a piece of software used for designing and playing back show cues], and Daniella will draw up a plan in a Computer Aided Design (CAD) package with the intricate details of every light.

Daniella said: “When I started in 1995, it was in the days of what we called the generic light, which was basically a lightbulb or car headlight in a tin can which was either on or off and that was it.

“Over the years the amount of technology that has come into it is extraordinary, now we have infinite control of the lights and their timings and how they change. Projection is a big thing that’s come in. If you wanted to create the subtle movement of a tree, that tiny move can be created in a way that the audience shouldn’t even notice it, but it’s helping with the storytelling.

“Light does behave in a certain fashion and it’s about trying to manipulate that and to make it work the hardest for you within the space and the time that you’ve got. In that respect it’s like painting. You put the paint on the page and you kind of know what you want it to do, but how it turns out can be quite different from where you started off with your idea in your head.”

Once rehearsals are complete, the technical team will ‘fit up’ the auditorium, rigging any technical equipment required. By the technical rehearsal period, which lasts one or two weeks, everything will be ready to go, and the departments will work through the show methodically from start to finish to make sure everything works.

The DSM will run the show through tech rehearsals and once it opens, calling everything that happens in the show from lighting changes to sound effects. The ASMs will be ‘on the floor’ in contact with the actors and running scene and

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costume changes.

Steve said: “Peter Pan was the first show I called as a DSM and you name it, it was pretty much in that show. The pure delight and fear I had on the first night calling that show was terrifying but also absolutely thrilling and at the end I was so proud to see everybody applaud.”

No matter what, our technical teams find inventive solutions to a wide range of challenges and consistently amaze audiences.

Alex said: “When we staged Coppelia - a Mystery in 2021 we were still working within COVID-19 guidelines which restricted how we were able to operate the show, and also the logistical problems of how the show was staged presented some complications because the show started outside, then the audience went into the auditorium before exiting outside once again.

To overcome this, I designed a system where all the sound and lighting cues, inside and out, could be operated from the control box by one person.

“We can achieve things now that would have been completely impossible less than 10 years ago.”

And we can’t wait to see what our team pull off over the next 60 years! @NewVicTheatre NewVicTheatreStaffordshire new_vic_theatre

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This season, we’re producing four fantastic plays, with four fantastic partners. And you could see each show at the best possible price when booking all four shows at the same time – saving up to £26.00 off the price of your theatregoing this year. Our four play deal includes Ladies’ Day, Quality Street, The Killing of Sister George and The Card.

Alternatively, our two play deal gives you the option of doubling up and seeing either Ladies’ Day and Quality Street OR The Killing of Sister George and The Card for just £50.00. Take a look through the brochure, decide which shows you’d like to see and then book online or call our Box Office team on 01782 717962!

Other ticket offers this season Free Theatre Tickets Under 16s go free with a paying adult on selected New Vic productions.

We alsoNew run a scheme for 17 - 25 year olds that offers free tickets on selected productions.

Your Vic tickets Ask the Box Office Team for more details Four Friends Ticket Offer Valid on selected productions, you and three friends can enjoy live theatre for just £82.00 (Valid on Mon-Fri performances only. Max eight tickets per booking) (Eric’s Christmas Turkey £84.00)

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Tickets Ladies’ Day, Quality Street, Bouncers, Abigail’s Party, The Killing of Sister George and The Card.

Fri & Sat Eves Mon – Thu Eves Matinees Opening Night Four Friends

£29.00 £27.50 £22.00 £27.50 £26.00 £20.00 £22.00 £20.00 £82.00 (valid Mon-Fri performances only)

Alice in Wonderland Purple Performances £30.00 £28.50 £23.50 Blue Performances £28.50 £27.00 £22.00 Family of Four ticket available – save up to £34.00 on your visit (must include min of one adult and one child; max eight tickets per booking)

Tale Trail to Wonderland All tickets £9.50 Schools’ performances £185 (class of 30)

Eric’s Christmas Turkey Fri & Sat Eves £28.00 £26.50 £23.50 Mon - Thu Eves £26.50 £25.00 £22.00 Four Friends £84.00 (valid Mon-Fri performances only) A Play for The Living In A Time of Extinction Tickets £20.00 Under 25s £15.00

New Vic Theatre Discounts We offer a discount of £2.00 off Mon – Fri performances for Under 16s, 65+ and Students.

Individuals in receipt of Universal Credit are eligible for £2.00 tickets for Monday and Tuesday performances of New Vic productions (max two tickets per person, per production).

Disabled Patrons in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Attendance Allowance (AA) can claim a free companion ticket. For Disabled Patrons not in receipt of DLA, PIP or AA, companion tickets are available at the lowest advertised price.

Schools: £14.00 per ticket, plus one free teacher ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.

Groups 10+: £2.00 off top two prices (11th ticket free for the group organiser).

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Dine Relax Enjoy

Theatre Café

Our Café offers a range of delicious homemade food, hot and cold snacks, scrumptious homemade cakes and delicious beverages, all served to your table by our friendly team!

Offering a range of meals to tempt your tastebuds, with vegetarian, vegan and children’s options available, choose from a selection of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, salads and more if you’re popping in for lunch; and our seasonally-themed evening menus offer a variety of choice to complement each new production.

Whatever your reason for visiting our Café, it’s the perfect place to relax with friends during your visit to the theatre!

Café opening times: Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 3.00pm and from 5.30pm Book a table for your pre-show meal online via the Café page at newvictheatre.org.uk, call 01782 717954 or email: catering@newvictheatre.org.uk

Theatre Bar Offering an excellent choice of drinks, including draft lagers, beers, craft gins and a range of non-alcoholic options, the Bar is a great place to meet and catch up with your fellow theatregoers ahead of the evening performance. And you can even order your drinks for the interval at the Bar on arrival to skip the queue!

Bar opening times: 5.30pm - late

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Tableware generously supplied in 2019 by:

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Plays

Tom, Dick & Harry 2022

New Vic Productions and Touring Productions

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New Vic Production

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Alice in Wonderland

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By Lewis Carroll Adapted and directed by Theresa Heskins

Fri 18 November 2022 Sat 28 January 2023 Tickets from £22.00 See page 7 for details Sign-Language Interpreted Performance Sat 14 Jan 2.15pm Audio Described Thu 5 Jan 2.15pm Sat 14 Jan 7.30pm Captioned Tue 17 Jan 2.15pm Sat 21 Jan 7.30pm Relaxed Performance Sat 7 Jan 2.15pm Wed 18 Jan 10.30am Socially-distanced performances See calendar on pages 44 - 45

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One of the New Vic’s best loved Christmas shows is back this festive season. Come and join us as we take a trip to Wonderland!

Journey with Alice as she follows the White Rabbit into a curiously enchanting new world, filled with even curioser characters.

As she searches for a way home, Alice encounters strange and whimsical people: a disappearing cat with a grin wider than she’s ever seen, a Mad Hatter whose tea party never quite serves tea, and a bad tempered Queen who is looking for her jam tarts…

An adventure like no other, Alice In Wonderland is filled with fun, laughter, live music and lots of magical moments. Brought to life in the New Vic’s sensational trademark style from the same team who brought you our much-loved productions of The Snow Queen, Treasure Island and last year’s Beauty and The Beast, this is a story that will give the young – and young at heart – a joyful festive treat this year!

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David Graham Productions present

Eric’s Christmas Turkey A fun-packed festive celebration filled with sensational ’60s music!

Mon 28 November - Sat 10 December Tickets from £22.00 See page 7 for details

When Eric sees his local Amateur Dramatic Society are looking for men to take part in their Christmas production, he realises they must have an excess of women. As ‘an excess of women’ is Eric’s idea of heaven he signs up. However, double-bookings of the rehearsal space, an overenthusiastic Producer who is also the Director, Writer and Star of the Show (who would do a thing like that??) and the arrival of Bev to spoil his fun are all just the start of a disastrous production.

Add to this 85-year old Miss Baskeyfield playing the juvenile female lead, four members of a pop group who don’t even want to be there and a sound man who appears to be doing his own show and things quickly go from bad to worse.

But will Eric save the day and get a festive 5 star review or will he be the reason the local papers rate the play a ‘turkey’?

Whatever happens, the show must go on…!

A fun-packed festive treat, Eric’s Christmas Turkey is filled with sensational ’60s songs, lots of laughs, dancing, and Christmas sparkle – it’s a perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations!

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New Vic Education Production

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Tale Trail to Wonderland

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Created by the New Vic Education Team and You! Directed by Becky Salt

Sat 10 - Sat 31 December Tickets £9.50 See page 7 for details December Sat 10 1.00 / 3.00 Mon 12 11.15* / 1.00* Tue 13 1.00* Wed 14 9.30* / 11.15* / 1.00* Sat 17 11.15 / 1.00 / 3.00 Mon 19 11.15 / 1.00 Tue 20 11.15 / 1.00 Wed 21 11.15 / 1.00 Thu 22 11.15 / 1.00 Fri 23 11.15 / 1.00 Sat 24 11.15 / 1.00 Wed 28 11.15 / 1.00 SD Thu 29 11.15 / 1.00 Fri 30 11.15 / 1.00 / 3.00 Sat 31 11.15 / 1.00 / 3.15

Our interactive storytime adventure for young children and their families is back for more festive fun!

Alice has fallen down a rabbit hole and is lost in a curious new world full of sights, sounds and places to explore. Alice would love you to share her adventure in a wonderland of fantastic characters who all want to play and have the most surprising stories to delight us! Come and join us for Christmas capers in a fun-filled land.

Our Tale Trail adventures invite 3 – 5 year olds and their families to step inside the world of a classic children’s tale. A chance to meet characters and experience the story for themselves, and designed to be fully inclusive and accessible. A visit to one of our Tale Trail productions is a perfect introduction to the magic of live theatre and will provide memories that will last long in a child’s mind. Join us as we step into Wonderland this Christmas!

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Socially-Distanced Performance Schools’ Performance

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My Thousand Year Old Land (A Song for BiH)

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Written by Aida Haughton MBE and Sue Moffat Based on survivor testimonies from the genocide and war crimes that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and traditional folk songs and poetry

Mon 23 January 2.15pm & 7.30pm Tickets £10.00 Concessions £6.00

A story of the search for truth, justice and hope through three generations of women.

What does it mean to have roots, to feel the connection of the land, mountains, rivers, trees; where deep song, music and poetry beats as your heart and the blood in your veins flows like a timeless river through a land for centuries?

And then, hate spills into the soil, the trees, the rivers. What new songs can be sung and verses made?

Before reconciliation comes acknowledgment, before hope, truth.

‘And the questioned gave then a prompt reply; Bosnia - forgive me - there is a land, Both barren And barefoot - forgive me – Both cold and hungry – but more than that - Forgive me – Defiant - through A dream’ Mak Dizdar

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Photograph by Almin Zrno

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New Vic and Octagon Theatre Bolton Co-Production

Ladies’ Day

By Amanda Whittington Directed by Marieke Audsley

Fri 3 - Sat 25 February Tickets from £20.00 See page 7 for details Audio Described Sat 25 Feb 2.15pm Captioned Tue 21 Feb 7.30pm

Four women bet on friendship in this winning comedy that swaps the fish factory for front row at the races.

Pearl, Jan, Shelley and Linda spend their days filleting fish and talking about life, love and last night’s tea in the factory where they work. With the world weighing heavy on their shoulders, the foursome are due a day off, not least to celebrate Pearl’s retirement.

When Royal Ascot relocates to York, the ladies seize the chance to swap their overalls for fancy hats and head off for a day of fizz, flirting and fun. But with high aspirations and fraying tempers, as the racing begins and they place their bets, will they win big, or will their luck fall at the final hurdle?

This life-affirming comedy from the writer of Kiss Me Quickstep and The Thrill of Love is a hilarious and heart-warming story of female friendship that’s sure to be a winning ticket!

Photo by Andrew Billington, Hair by Sallyanne’s Hair and Beauty, Make-up by Inderjit Dulay at Luxe Beauty.

With thanks to Martin at James Stones & Sons.

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New Vic and Northern Broadsides Co-Production

Quality Street

By J.M. Barrie Directed by Laurie Sansom

Fri 3 - Sat 25 March Tickets from £20.00 See page 7 for details

From the writer of Peter Pan, Pan, this delicious farce was such a sensation in its day that it gave its name to the UK’s most loved chocolates.

Audio Described Sat 25 Mar 2.15pm

Phoebe Throssel runs a school for unruly children on Quality Street.

Ten years since a tearful goodbye, an old flame returns from fighting Napoleon. But the look of disappointment on Captain Valentine’s face when he greets an older, less glamorous Phoebe, spurs our determined heroine to action.

Captioned Tue 21 Mar 7.30pm

She becomes the wild and sparkling Miss Livvy, a younger alter-ego who soon beguiles the clueless Captain. As their romance is rekindled, can she juggle both personas? Or will the deception scandalise the town and wreck any future with the man she loves?

Northern Broadsides revive their hit regency comedy, stirring in a good helping of Yorkshire wit from the retired workers of the Halifax factory where Quality Street have been proudly made since 1936. Think Bridgerton meets Inside the Factory.

Factory.

‘A lot of giddy fun’ The Telegraph

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A John Godber Company Production

Bouncers Written and directed by John Godber

Tue 28 March - Sat 1 April Tickets from £20.00 See page 7 for details

Its Friday night, the weekend’s here and the party’s about to begin.

Time for dancing, drinking and the search for true love. The club’s getting hot but out in the cold the Bouncers are ready for anything.

Meet Ralph, Judd, Les and Lucky Eric as they relive a night in a Yorkshire disco in the 80s in an outrageous celebration of the northern nightclub scene.

It’s a screamingly funny ride through one of those nights as all the gang are out on the town – the boys, the girls, the cheesy DJ, the fish and chip van and the taxi home.

All under the watchful eyes of the Bouncers…

Voted as one of the greatest plays of the 20th Century in a National Theatre poll, and regularly produced around the world, Bouncers was nominated for Comedy of the Year in 1985, won seven Los Angeles Critics’ Circle Awards and five awards in Chicago in 1987. This comedy classic is unmissable!

‘You’d better hurry or you’re not getting in’ The Guardian

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London Classic Theatre presents

Abigail’s Party

By Mike Leigh Directed by Michael Cabot

Wed 5 - Sat 15 April Tickets from £20.00 See page 7 for details

Age Guidance: 14+ Contains strong language.

It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever.

Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and Angela Rippon danced with Morecambe & Wise.

And at Hampstead Theatre in London, Mike Leigh and a cast including Alison Steadman, premiered Abigail’s Party - a ferocious black comedy and a true landmark of twentieth century theatre.

In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue. As the alcohol flows and the ‘nibbles’ are handed around, Mike Leigh’s ruthless, achingly funny examination of 1970s British life begins…

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New Vic and Told by an Idiot Co-Production

The Killing of Sister George

By Frank Marcus Directed by Paul Hunter

Fri 21 April - Sat 13 May Tickets from £20.00 See page 7 for details Audio Described Sat 13 May 2.15pm Captioned Tue 9 May 7.30pm

A much-loved character on Applehurst Applehurst,, the BBC soap opera, Sister George is a cheerful nurse who cycles around the countryside singing hymns and doing good. In reality June Buckeridge, the actress who plays her, is a swaggering, foul mouthed loose cannon who has very little in common with her radio persona.

Due to low ratings, cut backs and June’s own bad behaviour, the BBC decides “Sister “Sister George” George” has to go…for good!

The Killing of Sister George is an iconic black comedy shot through with surprising moments of tenderness. Famously adapted into a film in 1968 with Beryl Reid in the title role, the New Vic and Told by an Idiot will bring to life this bittersweet play with a unique visual flair and an audacious blend of raucous humour and compelling drama.

Join us as we premiere this ‘60s cult classic on our extraordinary stage!

‘Their work is never less than sublime’ The Independent on Told by an Idiot

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Image courtesy of Media Drum World

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New Vic Theatre Production in association with Claybody Theatre

The Card

By Arnold Bennett A new adaptation by Deborah McAndrew Directed by Conrad Nelson

Sat 20 May - Sat 10 June Tickets from £20.00 See page 7 for details Audio Described Sat 10 June 2.15pm Captioned Tue 6 June 7.30pm

“What a card! He’s a rare ‘un, make no mistake” From a young age, loveable rogue Denry Machin has his eyes set on great things and when life gives him an opportunity, he takes it.

A washerwoman’s son, his humble beginnings won’t hold him back from achieving a life he loves to live. Helped along by a little bit of luck, a lot of initiative and just a touch of chutzpah, he’s soon enjoying fame and fortune, becoming the most celebrated ‘card’ in The Five Towns!

A revival of Claybody Theatre’s original production seen at Fenton Town Hall in 2022, this joyous stage adaptation of Arnold Bennett’s classic comic novel is set in a fictionalised Stoke-on-Trent known as The Five Towns. Bennett felt that, from a literary point of view, Five Towns sounded better than six. ‘Stokies’ will tell you otherwise!

Directed by Conrad Nelson (Anna (Anna of the Five Towns, Towns, Brassed Off) Off ) The Card is filled with music, mayhem and lots of laughter for a production that’s identified with “the great cause of cheering us all up!”

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Original production photo by Andrew Billington

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New Vic Theatre, Headlong Theatre Company and Barbican Theatre Co-Production

A Play for The Living in a Time of Extinction

By Miranda Rose Hall

Mon 19 - Sat 24 June Tickets £20.00 Under 25s £15.00 See page 7 for details

This darkly funny, life-affirming show is a bold experiment in eco theatre-making.

“The difference between death and extinction is this: death is to cease to exist. Extinction is to extinguish. I think of death as individual. Extinction is collective.”

Naomi is part of a theatre company who have made a play especially for you, those living through extinction, but the actors haven’t shown up yet. In the meantime, Naomi has a plan.

This innovative one woman show takes audiences on a life-changing journey to confront the urgent ecological disaster that is unfolding around us. Part ritual, part battle cry, and powered entirely by bicycles, this fiercely feminist off-grid production is a moving exploration of what it means to be human in an era of man-made extinction.

Sharing learning from Europe, the Barbican’s Katie Mitchell and Headlong partner with the New Vic and theatres across the country to present an innovative touring model, the first of its kind in the UK, which sees a blueprint of the show uniquely brought to life by local teams in a daring zero-travel tour. It forms part of a ground-breaking international experiment in reimagining theatre in a climate crisis.

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Visiting Events One-night Events

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Visiting Events

An Evening and A Little Bit of a Morning With

Tickets £20.00 / £18.00 Cons avaliable

Mark Steel Wed 23 Nov 7.30pm

This BAFTA-nominated comedian returns to the New Vic with his latest show for a night of guaranteed humour.

A regular on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You and Radio 4’s Newsquiz, Mark has also appeared on BBC2’s QI and Room 101. He has written several acclaimed books, including: Reasons To Be Cheerful and What’s Going On and he writes a weekly column for The Independent for which he won Columnist of the Year at the Press Awards in 2015.

Age guidance: 14+

The Albion Christmas Band Tue 13 Dec 7.30pm Tickets £23.00 / £21.00 £19.00 Cons avaliable

Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band) Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.

The Albion Christmas Show is a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance and really is the perfect way to start your festivities.

The Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir with soloist Sioned Terry Sat 17 Dec 7.30pm Tickets £25.50 / £23.00 £20.50 Cons available

The Fron Choir has been performing at the New Vic at Christmas for well over 30 years. It is their “favourite concert of the year” and a culmination of a full 12 months of rehearsal and performance in the UK and often abroad.

The choir has won the prestigious Male Voice Section in Llangollen four times, most recently in 2018. They have also sold close to two million of their Voices of the Valley albums around the world and released the fifth in the series, Voices of the Valley – Echoes, last year.

2022 is their 75th Anniversary, and they are very happy and proud to be able to bring their “Brotherhood of Song” to us once again, to enjoy the fun and joy of Christmas.

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The Pasadena Roof Orchestra Wed 4 Jan 7.30pm For over 50 years The Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim.

Enjoy beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and their contemporaries and re-live the electrifying hot jazz from Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington.

So join band leader Duncan Galloway and pack up your troubles, come on get happy, and experience an evening of superlative live music, with more than a dash of wit and humour.

Tickets £25.50 / £23.50 £20.50 Cons available

Paul Jones and Dave Kelly Wed 11 Jan 7.30pm The Blues Band’s Paul Jones and Dave Kelly return to the New Vic with a brand new evening of world-class music.

A combination of arguably the greatest British harmonica player and slide guitarist, both with excellent vocals, will entertain you with an amazing evening of acoustic blues and anecdotes.

Tickets £25.00

The Bluejays Wed 18 January 7.30pm The Bluejays are back again for a rocking and rolling night at the New Vic! This fantastic evening of live music will feature a brand new set including the classic hits of the 1950s and the 1960s!

Experience the history of rock and roll music like never before featuring hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more.

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Fairport Convention Wed 8 February 7.30pm Fairport Convention’s winter tour will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new. Featuring founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin and vocals, Fairport will be joined on stage by former member Dave Mattacks on drums.

The opening act on the tour will be the wonderful Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage.

‘Stuffing their set with a surprising amount of new material for a vintage act, Fairport are still clearly having fun and brought the house down.’ The Guardian

Cara Dillon Mon 13 February 7.30pm Tickets £23.00 / £21.00

One of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song throughout the world, Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her genre.

She has been captivating audiences and achieving exceptional acclaim for over 20 years and in this special concert, she will be performing a selection of her favourite releases plus material from her new album Wanderer which is a collection of beautiful and moving songs recorded in an intimate setting with her husband and musical partner Sam Lakeman.

Tony Christie Mon 20 February 7.30pm Tickets £25.00 / £23.50 £21.50 Cons avaliable

Over the course of Tony Christie’s 50-year career, which includes over 40 albums, 70 singles and countless live performances, he has sung thousands of songs. In 2005 he won a whole new generation of fans with the re-release of his worldwide 1971 hit, (Is This The Way to) Amarillo.

During the 70s hits such as Las Vegas, I Did What I Did for Maria and Drive Safely Darling established Tony as a mainstay of the UK charts, and despite the musical landscape changing over the years, Tony’s popularity with concert goers has continued to soar.

If you love the music of Tony Christie, we think you’ll love Ladies’ Day - see pages 18-19

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Wed 8 March 7.30pm Star of the Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You, QI and Live at the Apollo, one of the UK’s top stand-ups Chris McCausland is on tour with a stand-up show about life, family, and loads of other nonsense as well!

Tickets £20.00 / £18.00 Cons available

‘A joke heavy show with gags a plenty’ The List ‘Passionate and rib-tickling. Highly recommended!’

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Kate Mosse OBE: Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built the World Mon 13 March 7.30pm International bestselling Author Kate Mosse OBE is embarking on her first ever theatre tour! Audiences can expect a fabulous evening of entertainment: part detective story, part love letter about how history is made, part celebration of extraordinary, brilliant trail-blazing and inspirational women throughout history.

Tickets £24.00

With storytelling, music and images, audiences will meet the Mothers of Invention and Pirate Queens, they’ll meet the unsung heroines of medicine and those who dazzled on the screen, the stage and in the stadium, and those who fought for what they believed and those who reached for the stars.

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King for a Day: Visiting Events

The Nat King Cole Story

Mon 20 March 7.30pm Featuring world-class live music, alongside narration and projected archive images and footage, this is the unique concert celebrating one of the greatest vocalists and entertainers of the Twentieth Century, Nat ‘King’ Cole.

Tickets £24.50 / £23.00 Cons available

With acclaimed vocalist, Atila, alongside a world-class group of musicians, this thoughtful and entertaining show takes a fresh look at the life and work of the timeless Nat King Cole. His vocal styling in songs such as Nature Boy, Unforgettable and When I Fall in Love continue to define a golden era of music as well as earning him a place in the history of American music as one of the most iconic vocalists of all time.

‘He has a real feel for the lyric’ Sir Michael Parkinson

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The Kate Bush Songbook

Wed 26 April 7.30pm Tickets £23.00 / £21.00 Cons avaliable

Cloudbusting have been touring theatres and music venues across the UK and Europe since 2012, exploring the intricacies and nuance of Kate’s stunning albums.

The ‘Kate Bush Song Book’ ensemble now performs with Michael Mayell at the piano and Dave Roberts on bass backing the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Mandy Watson.

Featuring many of the well-known hits including Wuthering Heights, Babooshka, Hounds of Love, This Woman’s Work, Moments of Pleasure, The Man with the Child in His Eyes and Cloudbusting, alongside stunning arrangements of some lesser-known tracks and interspersed with personal reflections and insights to many of the songs from Mandy, Michael and Dave, this promises to be an enchanting evening of live music.

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Exhibitions

Alice in Wonderland Schools’ exhibition Mon 14 November - Sat 28 January Our annual exhibition of artwork from local school children, themed around our Christmas show.

Orme Art Group Perspectives Mon 30 January - Sat 25 February The theme illustrates the diversity of the group. Although working very differently in style, medium and genre, we harmonise together and produce our art from different perspectives.

Phil Hodges The British Conflict With Napoleon Mon 27 February - Sat 25 March The British conflict with Napoleon has been a study of Phil’s for some years and his paintings reflect his specific interest and work including scenes from Waterloo, The Peninsular War and Nelson’s fight with the French Napoleonic Navy.

Tania Paling Sparkes Figuratively Mon 27 March - Sat 15 April Tania Paling Sparkes uses drawing, painting and printing to develop colourful and contemporary work that has life drawing at the core of her creativity. It makes you look, unravel limbs and find the layers of art within.

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THE NEW VIC COMMUNITY

Here at the New Vic, we pride ourselves on being a theatre very much for our local community. Our Borderlines, Education and Appetite teams work across all corners of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With performances, workshops, regular groups and more happening throughout the year for participants and audiences of all ages, our community is here for everyone.

Find out more at newvictheatre.org.uk

26,055 children and their families came to see our Christmas show last year

Creativity, Community, Change.

New Vic Borderlines brings the power of creativity to innovative and challenging projects which deal with the issues our community face, to help make a positive difference to our local communities.

Our work takes place directly with community members and young people, many of whom face significant barriers in their lives and communities.

Through working together, they are empowered and uplifted, given the opportunity to be seen and heard and to inspire and make a positive change in their own lives and the lives of their communities.

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Denise Coates Foundation supports Borderlines’ work with disadvantaged young people.

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New Vic Education is here to make learning through theatre a life-long adventure.

We have events for families and young children, literacy and active learning programmes for schools, partnerships with Universities, regular activities for older adults, youth theatre groups and holiday projects. We also develop work with members of our community to support people living with dementia and for families and carers. Everyone is welcome to join us at our regular Tuesday morning Open House Café, to enjoy making new connections and enjoy our creative atmosphere.

Our partners include the Royal Shakespeare Company in our Associate Schools Programme, giving a long term commitment to local Primary Schools and our Arts Award Programme, where we give young people the chance to develop their backstage skills through meeting New Vic professionals and theatre makers.

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Find out more and see how you can get involved.

Visit newvictheatre.org.uk/education-and-community/education or email education@newvictheatre.org.uk for more information.

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Appetite gets more people in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme to experience and be inspired by the arts. Now in its 10th year, Appetite, an Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places National Portfolio Programme led by New Vic Theatre and a consortium of local partners, is continuing to bring aweinspiring arts experiences to the area.

We’re planning a very special birthday in the New Year to celebrate our 10th year! Check the website and our social media to keep up-to-date with our plans!

Why not join and support us? Appetite are always looking for community groups and individuals to get involved with us.

Find out more and see what else is coming up by visiting appetite.org.uk or contact us at askus@appetite.org.uk

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Accessible performances The New Vic welcomes all customers and is committed to providing access to the arts for all.

These services currently include: Captioning Captioning is like subtitles for films: as the actors speak, their words are shown on a screen so that you can follow what is said, when it is said and by whom.

Audio Described Audio description is a verbal commentary that explains what is happening on the stage during the parts of the performance where there is no dialogue.

Free parking available close to the theatre entrance for Blue Badge holders (reserve a space with our Box Office).

Automatic doors and level access into the foyer, ramped access to the auditorium on the ground floor and lift access to the first floor.

Wheelchair spaces available on both the ground and first floor.

Accessible toilets available on both levels of the theatre. Our gender neutral toilet is situated on the ground level of the theatre.

Infra-red assisted hearing system and Induction Loop (not available for amplified performances).

Baby-changing facilities available. You are welcome to breastfeed in any of our Front-of-House areas. If you would like a private space, please speak to our Box Office Team.

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Relaxed performances Relaxed performances are designed to welcome audience members who might be anxious about attending the theatre, including those with autistic spectrum conditions as well as those with a sensory and communication disorder or learning disability.

Sign-Language Interpreted performances Sign language performances convey the script of the show using hand gestures and movements, body language and facial expressions, instead of spoken words.

Assistance Dogs are welcome, and water will be provided. If you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, please let Box Office know when booking.

Wearing the Sunflower lanyard discreetly indicates to people around the wearer that they may need additional support, help or a little more time. Please feel free to borrow one from our Box Office Team.

Our balcony seating is approximately 30ft above the main stage and only accessible by stairs. As such, this area is not recommended for very young children, or those with mobility concerns. Speak to a member of our Box Office Team for advice on the best seats for you.

Accessible performances are highlighted on individual show pages and on the diary on pages 44 - 45.

For more information on any of the above facilities contact our Theatre Manager, David Sunnuck at dsunnuck@newvictheatre.org.uk

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How to book Call us on: 01782 717962 Book online at: newvictheatre.org.uk Or visit us in person - we’re open Monday - Saturday from 10.00am until the beginning of the show on performance nights (6.00pm if there is no evening show).

Your tickets

Your tickets will be sent to you on email, ready for you to show on your phone on entry to the auditorium, or for you to print-at-home and bring along with you.

If you’d prefer, we can keep your tickets at the Box Office for you to collect on the evening of the performance, or for a small charge of £1.00, we can post your tickets out to you.

Simply let us know what you’d prefer when booking.

Reservations

We can reserve tickets for three working days or until an hour before the performance (whichever is earliest).

Exchanges, refunds & reprints

We are operating a flexible ticket refund policy. In the event that you are unwell and unable to attend the theatre, please let our Box Office Team know. We are happy to exchange your tickets to another performance, add a credit to your account to let you use the cost of the tickets against another production, or give you a full refund.

If you lose your tickets, don’t worry, just let us know on arrival at the theatre and we’ll reprint them for you, free of charge.

Covid-19: Return with confidence

If you would like socially-distanced seating, we can arrange that for you, subject to availability.

Ask at time of booking.

Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information we hold about you and how we use it, in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations 2018 (EU).

At the time of booking, our Box Office Team will ask if you wish to be kept informed of future events, news, offers and fundraising activity at the theatre. We will also ask if you would like to receive information from our touring organisations whose work you are seeing.

Your data is held securely and you can change your preferences at any time by contacting us on 01782 717962 or by email at data@newvictheatre.org.uk To read more about our privacy policy, please visit http://newvictheatre.org.uk/privacy-policy

Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you about what you think of our shows and the work we do. If you have any feedback about your visit, email us at comments@newvictheatre.org.uk

Terms & Conditions

Concessions are subject to availability. Only one concession applies per ticket. Proof of status may be asked for.

Concessions are not available for Saturday performances unless otherwise stated. All information is correct at time of going to print.

We reserve the right to make alterations to the programme, performances, times, ticket prices and opening hours. Should any changes occur, we will make every effort to advertise these online via our website, social media and where possible in the local press.

Please note that latecomers will be admitted once there is a suitable break in the performance.

We reserve the right to use alternative seats if it is not possible to allow audience members to reach their booked seats. Customers may take their original seats during the interval.

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Diary

November Fri 18 Alice in Wonderland Sat 19 Alice in Wonderland Tue 22 Alice in Wonderland Wed 23 Alice in Wonderland Mark Steel Thu 24 Alice in Wonderland Fri 25 Alice in Wonderland Sat 26 Alice in Wonderland Mon 28 Eric’s Christmas Turkey Tue 29 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Wed 30 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey December Thu 1 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Fri 2 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Sat 3 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Mon 5 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Tue 6 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Wed 7 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Thu 8 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Fri 9 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Sat 10 Alice in Wonderland Eric’s Christmas Turkey Mon 12 Alice in Wonderland Tue 13 Alice in Wonderland The Albion Band Wed 14 Alice in Wonderland Thu 15 Alice in Wonderland Fri 16 Alice in Wonderland Sat 17 Alice in Wonderland The Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir Mon 19 Alice in Wonderland Tue 20 Alice in Wonderland Wed 21 Alice in Wonderland Thu 22 Alice in Wonderland Fri 23 Alice in Wonderland Sat 24 Alice in Wonderland

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Tale Trail to Wonderland See the full schedule on page 14

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Mon 26 Theatre Closed Tue 27 Theatre Closed Wed 28 Alice in Wonderland Thu 29 Alice in Wonderland Fri 30 Alice in Wonderland Sat 31 Alice in Wonderland January Mon 2 Theatre Closed Tue 3 Alice in Wonderland Wed 4 Alice in Wonderland The Pasadena Roof Orchestra Thu 5 Alice in Wonderland Fri 6 Alice in Wonderland Sat 7 Alice in Wonderland Tue 10 Alice in Wonderland Wed 11 Alice in Wonderland Paul Jones and Dave Kelly Thu 12 Alice in Wonderland Fri 13 Alice in Wonderland Sat 14 Alice in Wonderland Tue 17 Alice in Wonderland Wed 18 Alice in Wonderland The Bluejays Thu 19 Alice in Wonderland Fri 20 Alice in Wonderland Sat 21 Alice in Wonderland Mon 23 My Thousand Year Old Land Tue 24 Alice in Wonderland Wed 25 Alice in Wonderland Thu 26 Alice in Wonderland Fri 27 Alice in Wonderland Sat 28 Alice in Wonderland February Fri 3 Ladies’ Day Sat 4 Ladies’ Day Mon 6 Ladies’ Day Tue 7 Ladies’ Day Wed 8 Fairport Convention Thu 9 Ladies’ Day Fri 10 Ladies’ Day Sat 11 Ladies’ Day Mon 13 Cara Dillon Tue 14 Ladies’ Day Wed 15 Ladies’ Day Thu 16 Ladies’ Day

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By Car We are located just two minutes from the A500 – the main route through the area connecting to routes into the city from all directions, including the M6, A53, A52, A50 and A34.

Using SatNav? Use ST5 0JG to locate the theatre on your device – check it’s directing you to Etruria Road in Basford.

Blue Badge holders can arrange to reserve a space in our car park, free of charge.

Spaces are limited and pre-booking is essential.

Please call our Box Office Team on 01782 717962 to reserve your space.

Reserved free parking for coaches can also be arranged – call the Box Office for details.

By Public Transport

Parking Onsite parking is available at the theatre (a charge of £1.50 applies from 6.00pm).

On busy performances where our car park is full, alternative parking is available on King Street Car Park, approx. a five minute walk from the theatre; charges apply.

As we are located in a residential area, we kindly ask customers to park in the recommended car parks and not on adjacent KIDSGROVE J16

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Our Business Supporters We’ve been creating excellent theatre-in-the-round for over 30 years at our home in Newcastle-under-Lyme and, as a registered charity, our Supporters, Sponsors and Business Friends are crucial to our continued success.

Charitable Donation The New Vic Theatre would like to gratefully acknowledge the generous donation given by:

Sponsors The New Vic Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following for their generous support:

Business Friends

Put Your Business Centre Stage…

As a registered charity, the New Vic relies on support from businesses to make work that engages with, and makes a real difference to, our communities.

Join the New Vic as a Business Friend today to demonstrate your commitment to the local community and enjoy a host of benefits to suit your needs, including brand recognition, opportunities to host hospitality events and invites to networking events at productions throughout the year.

Find out more about how you can work with one of the region’s outstanding success stories and add your business support to the culture of the local area.

Contact Paula McArdle, New Vic Fundraising and Events Assistant at 01782 717954 or email pmcardle@newvictheatre.org.uk

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