New Vic Brochure Summer 2022

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March – August 2022

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JOIN US FOR AN EXCLUSIVE GALA TO CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF THEATRE MAKING

FRIDAY 17 JUNE from 6.30pm

In 2022, the New Vic is celebrating 60 years of theatre making in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

Cyrano 2017

In this exclusive event, commemorate 60 years of our inimitable brand of theatre with a special performance of Tom, Dick & Harry - the incredible story about the daring escape from Stalag Luft III. With drinks and canapés served on arrival, this celebratory evening is a chance to show your support for the New Vic and mark 60 years of work imagined, built, stitched, painted, fabricated and created right here, on-site, in Newcastleunder-Lyme.

Astley’s Astounding Adventures 2018

Tickets £60.00 All proceeds raised from the gala will support the future of theatre making at the New Vic.

Playhouse Creatures 2018

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the show (he was very firm about who would I’ve known the Victoria Theatre for nearly be playing him). The Marvellous show he’s made half its history, first visiting in 1993 when I was with us is very funny; a bit sad at times, silly at training to be a director. The show I saw then, others; inspiring, surprising, and most of all, Nice Girls, had been created in collaboration with uplifting. We can’t wait to share it. I think we the miners’ wives whose story it told; and I was could all do with a little lift. able to see for myself the reason why the Vic had earned an international reputation thanks to Another documentary play we’ve been working its verbatim, musical documentary productions Copyon is the incredible story of the escape from including The Jolly Potters (1964), Fight for Shelton Stalag Luft III. We learnt how allied airmen held Bar! (1974) and Miner Dig the Coal (1981), which captive in a Nazi Prisoner of War camp worked all focused on real-life experiences of the North together to plan a dazzlingly audacious escape. It Staffordshire community. was a great privilege to be able to spend time in That tradition started by founding director, the late Peter Cheeseman, has continued to be an important part of what the New Vic does, so it’s appropriate that our 60th anniversary year will celebrate it in a number of productions.

the archives with documents stamped ‘Closed until 1972’ – ‘Top Secret’ – ‘Most Secret’, where we learned about this huge enterprise conducted in total secrecy; how they achieved it; and what happened next.

The New Vic Borderlines department works closely with individuals and communities to help people find new and positive ways to understand themselves, their communities and their responsibilities. Often this involves director Sue Moffat and the team working with people to help them tell their own stories in their own words; and helping their voices be heard by people who can make change happen. When Auschwitz survivors Val and Ibi Ginsberg told us their story - with such generosity, such insight, and such hope for the future - we knew we had to put it on stage. Yizkor gave audiences a powerful experience which we’ve shared with schools as part of our programmes to combat racial hatred and its consequences.

The title of the play refers to the three tunnels they covertly dug, which were codenamed Tom, Dick & Harry.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at these and other events throughout our 60th year.

Theresa Heskins Artistic Director

@TheresaHeskins

We’ve been working for two years with local hero Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin, a man who spreads happiness wherever he goes, to tell his story.

Neil has been with us all the way: creating the script with us; guiding rehearsal; even casting

Over 180,000 Photography in this brochure by Andrew Billington, Nobby Clarke, Mark Douet, Jenny Harper, David Hughes, Clara Lou and Chris Patrick

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60 YEARS OF BUILDING

MAGICAL THEATRE A proud producing theatre, throughout 60 years of theatre-making, everything you see on stage at the New Vic has been thoughtfully crafted in North Staffordshire by some incredibly talented local people.

Originally, when the Victoria Theatre Company was based in Hartshill, the props were made at a workshop at what is now The Artisan Tap. Nowadays, everything is made just a few steps away from the auditorium itself.

It wouldn’t be possible without many people, including our skilled Workshop team. There are many benefits to having them based in-house – not only is there a lovely family atmosphere, but it also means we can use more local suppliers, and solve problems more effectively.

Head of workshop Laura said: “We’re very much a close-knit team. If a piece of set has got to have speakers or lights in it, we have all those teams around us in-house, so any problems are solved quickly. And you can take your time to think about a piece of set so that it is really smart and attractive.”

piano with an amp and sound outlets, and it had LED lighting for the fire. That was made possible by working on the set with the whole in-house technical and production teams.”

Producing in-house means that the process can be more environmentally friendly as well.

Chris said: “We’ve just taken Beauty and the Beast off stage; I’m now isolating items out of the floor that will then become parts of other sets because I know what’s coming up and therefore what to keep, and what we can recycle.”

After initial meetings with the director of an upcoming show, either our Head of Workshop Laura or Head of Design Lis will get to work drawing up a design, with advice from the rest of the team. Then all the different departments at the theatre will be invited to a presentation where the vision is revealed – via either a model box of the theatre at 1:25 scale, or increasingly, digitally using 3D design software.

Master Carpenter Chris said: “Take the harpsichord in Beauty and the Beast, it was a practical

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Laura said: “I try not to limit myself. When we staged Dracula, as a designer I could have done a full Victorian period set, but the design was very black and stylistic, with blood red silks. Anyone coming to see the show wouldn’t necessarily have thought the design would be that simple, but I think that design should surprise and challenge expectations.”

The items that are needed in rehearsals are made first, and during this time, pieces of set and props may change as the cast and creative team on the show figure out what works.

Typically, a show will have a three-week build period from start to finish, including floor painting in the last week of rehearsals. The build period for the Christmas production has a slightly longer process, due to the length of the show’s performance run and scale of the production.

Laura said: “With the recent refurbishment of the auditorium, we had a whole new stage floor fitted.

Before we were limited to what we could do with the stage for design because we only had a trapdoor section in the central area whereas now we can access the entire under-stage, which has opened up a whole new world of possibility for what we can build in the workshop.”

Construction Assistant Dan added: “This is my first job outside of university other than doing a bit of freelance stuff. Working in-the-round definitely gives you a greater appreciation for having a trapdoor and a grid section above the stage that is flexible, so you can build from those aspects rather than just focusing on the front of the set as you would do in a proscenium arch theatre.”

While our Workshop team have the benefit of being able to produce sets in-house, theatre-inthe-round does present other challenges.

you keep it really interesting – things come down from the sky or come up from the floor. There’s something nice about the fact the audience walk directly onto the floor, you have an ability to create quite an immersive environment. It’s very different from working in an ‘end-on’ theatre.”

And in terms of favourite shows, it proves hard for the Workshop team to choose, but one stands out for Deputy Head of Workshop Melissa, who has been involved in building over 40 productions.

Melissa said: “I really enjoyed working on The Borrowers because all of the props we got to make were huge! It was a really exciting time in workshop.

The Christmas shows, when we get to do puppetry or where there is anything that involves solving problems creatively and inventively, are always memorable too.”

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Scenic Artist Anna added: “It is amazing how designers think about sightlines and what happens on stage. Because you can’t bring anything huge on,

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Under 26s Go Free

Under 16s Go Free

For most New Vic productions, we have 50 free tickets available for anyone aged between 16 and 25.

Did you know Under16s go free with a paying adult on selected New Vic productions?

Available for Mon – Fri performances of designated productions only (exclusions apply).

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Friends for just £76.00

Valid on selected productions, you and 3 friends can enjoy live theatre for just £76.00.

Speak to one of our Box Office Team for more details.

Valid on Mon - Fri performances only.

Max 8 tickets per booking.

(Eric’s Monster Mash: £80.00)

Your New Vic tickets You can now book our Season Ticket deal and Four Friends offer online. Visit newvictheatre.org.uk, select the tickets you would like and enter your email address when prompted at checkout. Any offers that your booking is eligible for will be activated once you have logged into your account.

More details for how to book online are available on our website. Alternatively, our friendly Box Office Team are still available to take your booking if you would prefer to chat to us! Simply call 01782 717962 or visit our Box Office to speak to a member of the team.

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£27.50 £26.00 £20.50 £26.00 £24.50 £18.50 £20.50 All Tickets £19.50 £76.00 (valid Mon - Fri performances only)

Eric’s Monster Mash Fri & Sat Eves £27.00 £25.50 £22.50 Mon - Thu Eves £25.50 £24.00 £21.00 Four Friends £80.00 (valid Mon - Fri performances only)

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 Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, or Incomebased Jobseeker’s Allowance are eligible for tickets for £2.00 each 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: £13.50 per pupil (free teacher’s ticket for every 10 pupil tickets bought) Groups 10+: £2.00 off top two prices (11th ticket free for the group organiser)

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Planning Your Visit We want you to have the best experience possible when you visit the New Vic. To help you enjoy your visit, we’ve put some measures in place to help all visitors feel as comfortable as possible.

E-TICKETS To minimise contact points, we will send your tickets to your email address at the point of purchase. You can choose to print your ticket out at home to bring along with you, or you can show us your ticket on your phone on entry to the auditorium.

If you would prefer to collect your tickets from us on arrival, our Box Office will be happy to help.

CLEANING AND VENTILATION Our air handling units ensure that we can circulate fresh air throughout the building and auditorium, and we are regularly monitoring the ventilation in all our spaces to protect our visitors and staff members.

We are maintaining our high levels of cleanliness throughout the building before, during and after your visit, ensuring that all our spaces and contact surfaces are regularly sanitised.

We have hand sanitiser stations situated throughout the building, free to use by all.

You’ll see these available at our entrance, in our restaurant and outside our toilets.

FEELING UNWELL? If you, or a member of your party, are exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 prior to your visit, we politely ask that you do not attend the theatre.

We are operating a flexible ticketing policy – if you feel unwell and are unable to attend for your booked performance, call our Box Office team on 01782 717962 or email tickets@newvictheatre.org.uk to let us know. We can arrange for your tickets to be exchanged for another performance of the same production; provide you with a credit note for the value of your tickets to be used against a future booking; or give you a full refund – just let us know what you’d prefer.

We’re continuing to offer some socially-distanced performances this season, to give you the option to see great theatre; just with a little more space. See the calendar on pages 40 - 41 or speak to our Box Office Team to find out more details.

We hope that this information gives you the confidence to book tickets and return to the New Vic this season. If you have any questions, please contact tickets@newvictheatre.org.uk and we’ll be happy to answer any queries you may have. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Plays

Around the World in 80 Days 2014

New Vic Productions and Touring Productions

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By Neil Baldwin and Malcolm Clarke Adapted for the stage by Neil Baldwin and Theresa Heskins Directed by Theresa Heskins

Fri 11 March - Sat 9 April Tickets from £18.50 See page 7 for details Audio Described Sat 26 Mar 7.30pm Sat 2 Apr 2.15pm Captioned Wed 6 Apr 7.30pm Sat 9 Apr 2.15pm Relaxed Performance Sat 2 Apr 2.15pm Socially-distanced Performances See calendar on pages 40 - 41

This might sound like a tall tale; one you won’t believe. It’s a tale filled with football stars, comedians and bishops; circus acts, budgies and politicians; mayors and a medal from Her Majesty. This is a story of a fantastical life.

From the moment he was born, Neil knew he was destined to do wonderful things. And so that’s what he did. He joined a church choir then appeared on Songs of Praise; he hitchhiked across the country then became a famous clown; he went to see his local football team then became their kit man; he left school at 14 with no qualifications then received an honorary degree from Keele University.

And he became a hero.

Presented with the permission of John Blake Publishing Ltd

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Created in conjunction with the man himself, in her brand new production, Artistic Director Theresa Heskins brings together seven actors, a playful script, lots of physical comedy and her inimitable style to tell the story of Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin: a life-affirming, uplifting account about how to realise your dreams – even when society tries to limit you with a label.

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Love Hurts?

Written and directed by Susan Moffat

Fri 18 & Sat 19 March Tickets £10.00 Concessions £6.00 Public performances will take place in the New Vic Studio.

Fri 18 March 7.00pm Sat 19 March 2.00pm & 7.00pm

Love Hurts? is a powerful drama created through working with young people who have experienced harmful and damaging relationships. It sensitively and appropriately explores the nature of teenage relationships, the power dynamics which exist in all relationships, and challenges a culture where ‘love’ may be expressed through manipulation, exploitation and abuse.

‘In the background you could hear school bells and you could see text messages on the phone to her friends and we can sort of relate to it ‘cause we are in the same position.’ (young person’s response to Love Hurts?)

Love Hurts? will be on a Community Tour from 18th March 2022. School and Colleges, Youth and Community groups can book workshops and performances of Love Hurts? For more information on this project please contact Adhia Mahmood on amahmmod@newvictheatre.org.uk

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Image from previous production of Love Hurts?

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Written by Bernard Slade Directed by Michael Cabot

Tue 12 - Sat 16 April Tickets from £18.50 See page 7 for details Socially-distanced Performances See calendar on pages 40 - 41

Doris and George meet in 1951, a chance encounter in a Californian hotel that leads to a passionate one-night stand.

Both are married to other people but, soon aware that this might be the start of something, they promise to meet 12 months later. So begins a romantic love affair that lasts 25 years.

The play charts their lives through the ups and downs of parenthood, career highs and lows as well as the shifting fashions and morals of the passing decades.

Bernard Slade paints a bittersweet, nostalgic and very funny portrait of two likeable protagonists who find themselves in the most unusual of long-term relationships.

One of the world’s most widely staged plays, Same Time, Next Year was originally produced on Broadway in 1975. It ran for four years, winning a Tony Award for lead actress Ellen Burstyn, who later recreated her role in the successful film of the same title opposite Alan Alda.

“Genuinely funny and genuinely romantic.”

New York Post

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A John Godber Company Production

Strap Directed by Written and directed by John Godber

Thu 21 – Sat 30 April Tickets from £18.50 See page 7 for details Socially-distanced Performances See calendar on pages 40 - 41

Blow me a kiss from across the room, Say I look nice when I’m not, Brush my hair, as you pass my chair, Little things mean a lot …

Jack and Liz are from another time! Lifelong lovers in an old fashioned marriage, Jack is a stoical, stubborn and truculent miner, Liz his effusive optimistic long-suffering wife. Between them they rub along, creating lasting memories and have an affection for each other which is as deep as the pit Jack works in. These were the halcyon years before the Miners’ Strike, but life was hard, money was scarce and everything was a struggle.

In his very first play, written when he was 25, Godber captures life at the coal face, in the pit village, on the donkeys and by the fireside. The play aches with the ups and downs of ordinary family life - hilarious and touching, political and angry. Jack and Liz are a working class couple who don’t ask for much, and who are learning to live with what little they have.

Featuring double BAFTA and multi award-winning couple, John Godber and Jane Thornton (Scary (Scary Bikers, Bikers, Shafted Shafted,, Sunny Side Up!) Up!) who present the play which brought them together over 40 years ago.

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By Charlotte Brontë Adapted by Chris Bush Directed by Zoë Waterman

Wed 4 – Sat 28 May Tickets from £18.50 See page 7 for details Audio Described Sat 28 May 2.15pm Captioned Tue 24 May 7.30pm Socially-distanced Performances See calendar on pages 40 - 41

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“I must have action! And if I cannot find it, I will make it.”

Jane may be poor, obscure, plain and little, but that doesn’t mean she is without passion. Jane is clever and uncompromising, with no patience for those who don’t meet her own high standards. Jane has no respect for authority, but lives by her own strict moral code, no matter what the consequences.

This witty and fleet-footed adaptation seeks to present Jane Eyre to a fresh audience while staying entirely true to the original’s revolutionary spirit.

Using actor-musicians, playful multi-roling and a host of 19th century pop hits, this is an accessible new version of a literary masterpiece.

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By Andrew Pollard, Michael Hugo and Theresa Heskins Directed by Theresa Heskins

Fri 10 June – Sat 9 July Tickets from £18.50 See page 7 for details Audio Described Sat 9 July 2.15pm Captioned Tue 5 July 7.30pm Relaxed Performance Sat 2 July 2.15pm Socially-distanced Performances See calendar on pages 40 - 41

Join us to celebrate 60 years of theatre making at a gala performance See page 2 for more details

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1943. A prisoner of war camp in Nazi occupied Europe. Above ground, is a prison impossible to escape. But below ground, the prisoners spy an opportunity.

For these are not ordinary prisoners.

Serial escapees, the prisoners held in Stalag Luft III begin an exhilarating game of cat and mouse with their captors. Hiding their covert activity in plain sight with gymnastic exercise, choir practice and cabbage growing (!), the men tunnel deep into the ground beneath the camp’s huts, and soon the most intricate, most audacious, greatest escape of them all is underway…

Using top secret information from the war archives, classified until 1972, this brand new play will debunk the myths, honour the people involved and tell the true story of the most daring escape attempt in World War history!

From the team that brought you Around The World In 80 Days, directed

by Theresa Heskins (Olivier Award-winning The Worst Witch) and coproduced by the New Vic Theatre and Kenny Wax Productions (The Play That Goes Wrong, Six The Musical), Tom, Dick & Harry is filled with dynamic drama, humour and breath-taking theatricality, telling an extraordinary true story of solidarity across nations, and of an unbreakable spirit to achieve the impossible!

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Mon 22 August – Sat 3 September Tickets from £21.00 See page 7 for details

After months of being nagged, Eric has finally given in and is taking Bev on holiday. She’s looking forward to a week’s all-inclusive somewhere sunny but Eric has found a cheaper option - a week in Transylvania!

Looking forward to their week away in a grand mansion, Eric and Bev soon find out that things are not as they seem in their holiday retreat.

Especially when on arrival they discover another family - under the name Addams - are booked into the house at the same time. And they don’t have any intention of leaving!

Sharing the stage with some spooky characters, Eric’s Monster Mash is filled with your favourite characters, lots of laughs and all the sensational ’60s tunes that make an Eric show the best party night out for summer!

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We are celebrating 60 years of theatre making.

The Snow Queen 2016

Help us to look to the future and continue the tradition of excellent creative work in our area by becoming a New Vic Patron.

The New Vic is here thanks to the vision and commitment of the local community, making theatre and changing lives. We also now understand that art and culture have a wider, more measurable impact on our economy, health and wellbeing, society and education. The New Vic has seen and grown the value of this impact, and pre-pandemic we would reach over 25,000 people a year through community and education work; we will do that again, with your support.

We want to go on reaching out to our community for the next 60 years. But we cannot do this without the ongoing support we receive from audience members, through the New Vic Patrons.

Regular monthly donations from New Vic Patrons have made a huge difference for us during the past 2 years. We are still here today thanks, in no small terms, to the important part our Patrons play in the ecology of the New Vic. Now, in order to ensure a healthy future for the New Vic, we need to grow the number of Patrons who regularly support the theatre. Become a New Vic Patron and help us by giving monthly or annual donations that fund our creative work, as well as community and education projects. There has never been a better or more important time to join us.

Become a New Vic Patron and help support our work for the next 60 years!

Sign up now online at newvictheatre.org.uk/patron or by calling us on 01782 717962

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Apollo Theatre Company presents

Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams

Written and performed by Colin Elmer Directed by Tim Astley

Wed 16 March 7.30pm Tickets £18.00

Kenneth Williams was one of the most unique and beloved figures in British comedy history. With show stealing performances on the radio in Hancock’s Half Hour and Round the Horne and over 20 years of starring in the Carry On films, Williams was a rare talent who could combine broad slapstick and erudite wit in a split second.

Celebrated actor and impressionist Colin Elmer, who played Kenneth Williams in the UK tours of Round the Horne and Hancock’s Half Hour, reprises his role in this hilarious and engaging production, telling the great man’s story in his own words, using anecdotes, writings and some of the material for which the comedy legend was so well-known.

My Name is Why: Lemn Sissay Mon 21 March 7.30pm Tickets £22.00 / £20.00 Cons available

This is Lemn’s life story: a story of neglect and determination, misfortune and hope, cruelty and triumph.

Lemn Sissay MBE is an inspiring poet, playwright and broadcaster. He has read poetry all over the world and was awarded an MBE for services to literature. He is the Chancellor of The University of Manchester and was the first poet commissioned to write for the London Olympics.

In this moving, frank and timely event, Lemn will reflect on the result of a life spent asking questions, celebrating the redemptive power of creativity. Reading from his Sunday Times bestselling memoir, he’ll cover a childhood in care, self-expression and Britishness, and in doing so explore the institutional care system, race, family and the meaning of home.

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With a career spanning over 50 years on stage and screen, his belief that the northern voice was a more accurate reflection of Elizabethan England led to the creation of one of the most successful companies in British theatre.

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For one night only, Barrie Rutter OBE and founder of the ground-breaking theatre company Northern Broadsides returns to the New Vic to talk about his incredible life.

Tickets £23.00 Cons available

A recipient of the 2003 Sam Wannamaker Award in recognition for his work promoting Shakespeare in the regions, join Barrie for this very special evening as he shares his wealth of memories and anecdotes of his passion for theatre.

Chris Difford Mon 4 April 7.30pm Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford is a Grammy-nominated and double Ivor Novello Award-winning lyricist. Alongside collaborator Glenn Tilbrook, Chris has written some of the most enduring and best-loved songs of our time such as Up The Junction, Cool For Cats, Labelled With Love, Tempted plus many others.

His music has brought us characters and sketches from everyday life, and has successfully turned the mundane into the beautiful and the urbane into the exquisite for over 40 years.

Tickets £23.00 / £21.00

LipService: Chateau Ghoul Tue 5 April 7.30pm Chateau Ghoul is East Yorkshire’s most haunted country house hotel and hosts Brian and Brenda Binns (or B&B as they are known) have decided to go all Glastonbury and throw open the grounds for a summer festival. Activities include The Tour de Yorkshire Lycra festival, Funghi Foraging, The Tantric Tepee and live bands on the Rhombus stage. But be warned, the guests keep dying.....

Brought to you by multi award-winning LipService Theatre, aka Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding, whose comedy inventiveness has kept audiences entertained for more than 30 years.

Tickets £20.00 Cons available Under 26s £8.00

“Killingly funny!” The Goole and Howden Advertiser

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Interactive Theatre International presents:

Tickets £45.00 including your meal This event will take place in our Café

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience Tue 19 & Wed 20 April 7.00pm

Straight from London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation is now coming to the New Vic. Officially the world’s most sought after tribute to the BBC sitcom, Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience is simply unmissable - and ‘outrageously funny’ (BroadwayBaby).

Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and 2 hours of non-stop laughter. Expect guaranteed fun and a brilliant night out as you climb inside the BBC’s iconic TV show and experience it from the inside out…

With over 70% of the performance improvised, this is the completely immersive and highly interactive comedy spectacular where anything can happen… and usually does!

Alistair McGowan: The Piano Show Wed 11 May 7.30pm Tickets £25.00

A unique mix of classic comedy and classical music; following the success of his Sony album, which reached No 1 in the UK Classical Album charts, Alistair McGowan’s new show combines his talents as master impressionist and comedian with his new-found talent as a classical pianist!

Join Alistair as he plays classical gems by Glass, Chopin, Gershwin, Grieg, Debussy, Tiersen and Satie; and expect a lot of beautiful music (with the odd mistake!) and more than a sprinkling of his trademark impressions.

“Alistair McGowan’s impressions are faultless” The Sunday Times

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Swinging at the Cotton Club Featuring The Lindy Hop Dance Company & The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra

Monday 16 May 7.30pm Swinging at The Cotton Club is the actionpacked show celebrating the music and dance of the Cotton Club – New York’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s.

Performances by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Fats Waller would have had the club swinging - whilst dancers such as Bojangles Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers lit-up the stage with their breathtaking routines.

Tickets £25.00 / £23.00 £21.00 Cons available

In this show, the exhilarating dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company, alongside The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra, featuring American vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/vocalist Megs Etherington.

Tango Siempra: Tango Encounters Mon 23 May 7.30pm Tango Encounters features virtuoso displays of tango dance and music, from the golden age of the 1930s to the exquisite and powerful Nuevo Tango of Astor Piazzolla and beyond.

Tango Encounters is pure tango – raw, intoxicating, speaking with its true voice.

The Tango Encounters dancers and musicians have previously appeared in the hit West End show Midnight Tango, BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, The One Show, Zingzillas, ITV’s Surprise Surprise, Radio 3’s In Tune and the Classic Brit Awards.

“Intense, epic and beautiful” Independent on Sunday

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Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri: The Long Road Home Tour Wed 15 June 7.30pm For almost two decades, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience.

Join them for an acoustic journey of stories and song which include unique covers of songs by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki’s own hits Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, I Got The Music In Me, Loving & Free and the stunning Amoureuse.

Ballet Cymru presents: DREAM Mon 20 June 7.30pm Tickets £23.50 / £21.50 £20.00 Cons available Under 16s Go Free

Ballet Cymru present a fresh, original and extraordinary new ballet based on William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Playing with ideas of inclusion and gender the company will be working with one of the leading composers for dance in the UK, award-winning instrumentalist and composer Frank Moon.

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DREAM is a sparkling re-interpretation in ballet for the 21st Century and features Ballet Cymru’s ground-breaking dancers, stunning video projection and breath-taking choreography from Artistic Directors Darius James OBE and Amy Doughty.

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Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe Mon 27 June 7.30pm Rich Hall’s comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin’. Everevolving, ever-changing, Rich’s combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country lyricism is a ‘win-win’ (The Guardian), as sold out crowds across the UK have attested.

Rich’s acclaimed BBC4 documentaries (most recently Rich Hall’s Red Menace) and his Radio 4 series Election Breakdown have established a whole new legion of followers. He’s also a stalwart of QI and Have I Got News For You. But seeing the Hoedown is a whole different experience.

Gut-busting, rib-tickling, toe-tapping, and shit-kicking, Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe covers the full anatomical spectrum.

Tickets £20.00 / £18.00 Cons available

“Vital and incredulously angry. Hilarious” The Scotsman

Go Gentle Into The Light: An Evening with Guy Chambers Mon 4 July 7.30pm Guy Chambers is one of the UK’s most successful living songwriters having worked with artists and writers including Tina Turner, Kylie Minogue, Scissor Sisters, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, James Blunt, Rufus Wainwright, Mark Ronson and many more.

Perhaps best known for his work with Robbie Williams, co-writing iconic hits including Angels, Millennium, Feel, Let Me Entertain You and Rock DJ, he’s also composed for film and theatre including The Boy in the Dress for the RSC and the 2021 Sky Original film A Christmas No.1.

Tickets £25.00 Cons avaliable

Guy released his first piano album in May 2019, entitled, Go Gentle Into The Light, which features a selection of solo interpretations of these many hits.

An Evening with Guy Chambers is a night of solo piano including many of Guy’s hits, with many insider stories and anecdotes to accompany them.

A perfect evening for all music lovers.

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Exhibitions Exhibitions

Curated by Barewall Art Gallery Featuring portrait of Neil Baldwin by acclaimed visual/disabled artist Tanya Raabe-Webber.

Marvellous: Stoke Mon 28 February – Sat 9 April Neil Baldwin, affectionately known as Nello, resides in a world where a friendship is formed by a charitable act, a small favour or a word of kindness. Marvellous: Stoke is an exhibition celebrating a community which smiles with Nello.

Brian Holdcroft SEEDS Mon 11 April – Sat 7 May ‘Walking the Moor with the strands of continuity from my previous exhibition still fresh. Lockdown focused thoughts on renewal and new ground saw ’SEEDS’ grow and develop over the intervening period.’

Mike Reeves Textures and Impressions Mon 9 May – Sat 4 June The application of different medias in different ways.

60 Years of Theatre Making Mon 6 June – Sat 9 July Join us for a selection of exhibits celebrating 60 years of fantastic theatre making in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

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Join us as we throw open our doors this September for a fun-packed open day for all the family!

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10.00am - 4.00pm Offering an access-all areas look behind-thescenes, this is a great opportunity to see how we take our home-grown productions from page-to-stage. Explore our Costume, Design and Workshop departments, discover the technical magic used by Lighting and Sound teams to bring productions to life on stage and find out secret tricks-of-the-trade from the Stage Management team. Activities will be on offer throughout the day that all ages of the family can get involved with too!

It’s a fabulous chance to see the theatre in action and to discover the history of Europe’s first purpose built theatre-in-the-round.

And it’s all completely FREE! Keep an eye on the New Vic website for more news about the activities planned for the day and a full schedule of events.

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New Vic Borderlines Creativity, Community, Change. Activities take place We bring 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.

at the theatre and in outdoor spaces.

A Song for Bosnia Developed in collaboration with Aida Haughton MBE, UN Our work takes place directly with community translator and Bosnian Genocide survivor, this is a new documentary drama. Performed on 11 members and young people, many of whom July, A Song for Bosnia, acknowledges the harms face significant barriers in their lives and of hate and prejudice and tells the story of the communities. Through working together, women of Bosnia’s search for truth and justice they are empowered and uplifted, given the and a peaceful future. opportunity to be seen and heard and to Creators of Peace inspire and make a positive change in their A series of workshop opportunities open to own lives and the lives of their communities. community members, youth groups, schools and Find out more about New Vic colleges. Exploring conflict in society, creating Borderlines at newvictheatre.org. interactions and interventions which build strong uk/education-and-community/ and cohesive communities locally, nationally and across the globe. In 2022 we will host a peace borderlines conference on 12 July.

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

Current Borderlines’ Projects: Young People’s Theatre Company Every Wednesday from 6.30pm – 8.00pm This special theatre company is made up of young people from diverse backgrounds who often face a range of challenges. They find their voice through creativity and drama and a place they belong at the New Vic.

Our work is often bespoke and original, and is created with community members and partners who approach us with concerns and ideas. We take a collaborative approach and always make sure that there is room at the table for those whose voices are often never heard.

For more information about any of our projects contact rreddihough@newvictheatre.org.uk or amahmood@newvictheatre.org.uk or alternatively call 01782 381368

Veterans Connect/Walk Talk Action/ Better Together Creative workshops in partnership with Veteran’s Connect, Walk Talk Action and Better Together. The workshops explore the stories of local veterans and share experiences, and ensure that veterans of today and the future receive the support and respect they deserve.

The workshops are also open to families and community members who may be experiencing mental health issues, anxiety and loneliness.

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New Vic Education 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 Tale Trail at our regular Tuesday to Coppelia morning Open House 2021 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.

This season look out for: Drama Club Do your children like to play and make up their own stories and characters? Our regular Saturday Morning Drama Club is a fun and exciting way to make new friends and explore stories through drama. This lively and active group aims to build confidence, communication skills and feed the imagination. Start your weekend getting inspired at the New Vic and join in with the creativity.

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Youth Theatre New Vic Youth Theatre is a place to make friends, build confidence and express creativity.

We have weekly workshops in drama and theatre skills led by professional theatre practitioners where you can work with others in a friendly atmosphere. There are chances to perform at both the New Vic and within our community and learn more about how your local producing theatre works. As well as workshops and performing, there are chances to get involved in other creative projects, including gaining an Arts Award, working with guest artists and theatre trips. If your child enjoys getting creative, meeting new people and developing their skills, come and join us.

Wednesdays: 4.30-6.00 pm – Ages 10-12 Thursdays: 4.30-6.00 pm – Ages 13-15 6.15-8.00 pm – Ages 16-19 Work with Schools We always want to hear from teachers looking to develop creativity in the curriculum, using active and imaginative approaches. From theatre activity days for young people to professional development through drama for teachers, get in touch with us to discuss your activity.

For details about any of the above please contact our Education department at Education@newvictheatre.org.uk or visit newvictheatre.org.uk/education-andcommunity/education for more information.

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Get stuck into arts and culture in Stoke-onTrent and Newcastleunder-Lyme!

We were thrilled with the news that Arts Council has made Appetite one of its National Portfolio Organisations. This means that we will be able to continue to bring exciting arts events and opportunities to Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastleunder-Lyme.

We can’t wait to continue our work alongside existing and new partners to build a programme to engage local communities across the region.

Our volunteers and community decision makers are at the heart of what we do, we just couldn’t do it all without them. To help us continue to deliver events and projects, we’re looking for The Big Feast 2021 enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join us as volunteers or community decision makers.

“Since I started volunteering, it has given me more Photo by confidence… it has been Chris Patrick great to have experiences and meet new people!”

Jess, an Appetite volunteer Appetite have lots of opportunities and ways to get involved from helping set up and run events, offering a warm welcome to people, telling communities about the events we have coming up, to helping us decide what artists we should book.

In Newcastle, we have been working on our Newcastle Common project which is experimenting with and testing how empty shops can be used as places for art and culture in the heart of the town centre. We’ve already delivered exhibitions and workshops, and this year we continue to bring more exciting and engaging events and activities to our High Street and Astley Walk spaces, including library and performance spaces.

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This all means there are a growing number and range of volunteer roles and ways people can get involved with supporting and shaping Newcastle Common.

Supper Club, our community decision makers for our Stoke-on-Trent work, help us plan the Big Feast every year and are now discussing plans for the Big Feast 2022. Community decision making is a really important element of our work and we’re always looking for people who would like to get involved and be part of the Astley Fest 2021 discussion.

Our volunteers this year will be helping us in Kidsgrove over the spring with a series of events and will support our usual Taster Tours that happen over the summer Photo by where we take a little taste Clara Lou of the Big Feast to people in their communities, and of course the Big Feast itself which takes place in Stoke-onTrent City Centre (Hanley) and this year will fall on Friday 26 & Saturday 27 August.

To join us and help Make Things Happen, email us at askus@appetite.org.uk! appetitestoke appetite.stoke appetite_stoke The Appetite programme is funded through National Lottery

by Arts Council England and is led by the New Vic Theatre in partnership with Partners in Creative Learning, 6Towns Radio, Staffordshire University, Newcastle Business Improvement District (BID), Go Kidsgrove and Keele University. Appetite also works closely with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Newcastle Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and Aspire Housing.

The Big Feast ’21 was supported by Arts Council England, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Stoke-on-Trent BID and the Without Walls Touring Network Partnership.

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We offer a wide-range of performances that enable those with access requirements to fully enjoy our productions.

These services currently include: Captioning Captioning is like sub-titles 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.

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.

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.

The 39 Steps 2020

The Snow Queen 2016

Coppelia - A Mystery 2021

Socially-distanced performances These performances have reduced capacity, giving you extra empty seats around your booking, for a little extra space.

For details of our Accessible Performances, please see individual show pages and the diary on pages 40 - 41 or visit newvictheatre.org.uk for full details.

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

If you require any assistance or support during your visit, please let us know when booking, or speak to one of our staff members on arrival.

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).

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.

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.

If you wish to make use of any of these services, please inform the Box Office at time of booking.

For more information on the above facilities, please 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 60p, 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.

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 March Fri 11 Marvellous 7.30 FNF Sat 12 Marvellous 7.30 Mon 14 Marvellous 7.30 Tue 15 Marvellous 7.30 Wed 16 Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams 7.30 Thu 17 Marvellous 7.30 Fri 18 Love Hurts?

7.00 Marvellous 7.30 Sat 19 Love Hurts?

2.00 / 7.00 Marvellous 7.30 Mon 21 Lemn Sissay 7.30 Tue 22 Children’s Shakespeare Festival Marvellous 7.30 SD Wed 23 Children’s Shakespeare Festival Marvellous 7.30 Thu 24 Marvellous 7.30 Fri 25 Marvellous 7.30 Sat 26 Marvellous 2.15 / 7.30 AD Mon 28 An Evening with Barrie Rutter 7.30 Tue 29 Children’s Shakespeare Festival Marvellous 7.30 Wed 30 Marvellous 7.30 Thu 31 Marvellous 2.15 SD / 7.30 April Fri 1 Marvellous 7.30 Sat 2 Marvellous 2.15 AD & RP / 7.30 Mon 4 Chris Difford 7.30 Tue 5 Lip Service – Chateau Ghoul 7.30 Wed 6 Marvellous 7.30 CAP Thu 7 Marvellous 2.15 / 7.30 Fri 8 Marvellous 7.30 Sat 9 Marvellous 2.15 CAP / 7.30 Tue 12 Same Time, Next Year 7.30 FNF Wed 13 Same Time, Next Year 7.30 SD Thu 14 Same Time, Next Year 2.15 SD / 7.30 Fri 15 Theatre Closed Sat 16 Same Time, Next Year 2.15 / 7.30 Mon 18 Theatre Closed

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Faulty Towers Dining Experience Wed 20 Faulty Towers Dining Experience Thu 21 Happy Jack Fri 22 Happy Jack Sat 23 Happy Jack Mon 25 Happy Jack Tue 26 Happy Jack Wed 27 Happy Jack Thu 28 Happy Jack Fri 29 Happy Jack Sat 30 Happy Jack May Mon 2 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Mon 16

Theatre Closed Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Alistair McGowan Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Jane Eyre Swinging at the Cotton Club Tue 17 Jane Eyre Wed 18 Jane Eyre Thu 19 Jane Eyre Fri 20 Jane Eyre Sat 21 Jane Eyre Mon 23 Tango Siempra Tue 24 Jane Eyre Wed 25 Jane Eyre Thu 26 Jane Eyre Fri 27 Jane Eyre Sat 28 Jane Eyre June Thu 2 Fri 3 Fri 10 Sat 11

Theatre Closed Theatre Closed Tom, Dick & Harry Tom, Dick & Harry

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August Mon 22 Tue 23 Wed 24 Thu 25 Fri 26 Sat 27 Mon 29 Tue 30 Wed 31

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How to get here New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0JG.

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 5 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

streets to minimise inconvenience to our neighbours.

A500

A34

Stoke-on-Trent train station is a 10-minute drive from the theatre, and has services connecting to Birmingham, Manchester, Derby, Stafford, Crewe and London. There is a taxi rank directly outside the train station entrance.

First Potteries bus routes 4 and 4a, serving Newcastle and Hanley, stop directly outside the theatre, a short walk to our main entrance.

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Vue Cinemas

Staffordshire University

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Royal Stoke University Hospital

Keele University

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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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Café and Bar The New Vic café serves delicious homemade food in a relaxing setting.

Whether you’re joining us for a casual lunch, a pre-show meal, or a slice of our scrumptious homemade cake – you’re always sure to have a warm welcome.

We operate with table service and our friendly staff are here to help so please don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything, or need to tell us about any dietary requirements. We pride ourselves on having plenty of options for vegetarians, vegans and children.

Offering an excellent choice of drinks, including draft lagers, beers, craft gins and non-alcoholic options, our Theatre Bar is open before and after the show. You can also order your interval drinks so they are ready and waiting for you. What’s more, our auditorium is fully-licensed so you can even take your drinks in to enjoy as you watch the performance.

Why not treat yourself to a pre-show meal?

With a seasonally-themed menu for each new production, our Café is open for pre-show meals where you will always find a wide variety of choice to complement your evening with us. We recommend that you book in advance to guarantee a table which we will keep for you to use during the interval too!

Book your table online via the Café page on our website, give our Catering Team a call on 01782 717954 Ext 325 or email catering@newvictheatre.org.uk Opening hours Café 10.00am – 3.00pm Pre-show meals From 5.30pm Theatre Bar 5.30pm – late

Tableware generously supplied by:

Box Office 01782 717962 newvictheatre.org.uk 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

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Registered Office: Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0JG

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