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DANCING ON ICE! We talk to choreographer Bev Edmunds about The Snow Queen

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RSC First Encounters The Tempest

Tale Trail to The Snow Queen Eric’s Christmas Party Cyrano Beryl Hysteria The Empty Nesters’ Club

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Pam Ayres The Albion Band Froncysyllte Choir Pasadena Roof Orchestra Martin Simpson Arthur Smith Maria Camahort Quintet The Blues Band Celtic Fiddle Festival Tangomotion Ensemble 360

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Get behind the Bid Best foot forward A Peake production

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Artistic Director comments

Get behind the Bid A

s one of the country’s leading producing theatres the New Vic is in an enviable position.

We get to make theatre for our area Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, continuing the tradition of our creative county: one that’s reached out beyond local communities to touch the nation and the world through its craft and creativity.

So we’re thrilled to be able to play our part in the Stoke-on-Trent bid to be UK City of Culture.

Liverpool’s year in the spotlight as European Capital of Culture 2008 generated a huge increase in tourism and in cultural engagement alongside

a business boom. And it transformed perceptions of the place: the nation began to notice that Liverpool had become a contemporary, multi-faceted city with a vibrant cultural life.

The UK City of Culture Programme was created to unlock those benefits in other areas of the country. In 2013 Derry/Londonderry enjoyed the opportunity; in 2017 it will be Hull, who are inviting ‘Everyone Back to Ours’ for a furiously exciting programme of events alongside massive regeneration of the public realm. In 2021, could it be Stoke-on-Trent?

Winning the title would mean a celebration of culture, including a cultural programme across many art forms, spaces, communities and platforms, delivered right here on our doorstep, driven by local people, artists and organisations. It would bring serious social and economic benefits which could be worth £60million in City of Culture year alone – never mind the benefits in subsequent years. It would mean a million tourist visits, raised awareness of us across the nation, and a confident new spring in our step as we share this amazing place with friends old and new.

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My opposite number at our partner theatre Hull Truck, Artistic Director Mark Babych, was one of the team who put together Hull’s successful bid.

I asked him: what does it means for Hull? “This is a city coming out of the shadows and taking its rightful place in the UK as one of the great Cities of the North,” he told me: “UK City of Culture has fast-tracked a change in perception, and is helping to build the infrastructure needed to make Hull a better place to live, study, work, visit – in essence, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive real change through arts and culture.

Even before its year in the spotlight, we can already start to see the effects - the Rough Guide cites Hull as one of the top ten cities in the world to visit; and the city has finally achieved a permanent role on the BBC’s weather map, ensuring that everyone will know precisely where it is!

And there’s no doubt that success would resonate beyond the city right across our county – building on groundbreaking initiatives such as our Appetite programme and the annual Homecoming street festival in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Sara Williams,

who’s CEO of Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce, is clear about how wide the impact could be: “There is a vibrant cultural life here which is crucial to attracting and keeping the talent that we need in our workforce. Businesses thrive on increased confidence and the title of city of culture will put our confidence level even higher and reinforce the strong sense of identity, loyalty and belonging that every chamber member – and most businesses – have for Staffordshire.”

So, please Get Behind The Bid. Share your thoughts and ideas via info@sot2021.com. Keep an eye on the website www.sot2021.com for details of how you can help; and tell people why it’s important.

As a spokesperson said to me when I asked why we should embark on a bid: “Bottom line, we’re incredibly proud of our past, and want to create an equally impressive future.” Now that’s what I call something to aim for.

Theresa Heskins @Theresa Heskins

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Best foot forward Choreographer Bev Edmunds on helping us find our dancing feet‌ Photos: David Hughes

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“Spin and spin and spin and spin!”

Choreographer Bev Edmunds is fizzing with energy, dressed in her gym gear and bouncing from one foot to the other.

Her mind is ten steps ahead of everyone else in the room as she puts a 24-strong Young Company of talented local schoolchildren through their paces in the first dance rehearsal for The Snow Queen.

“Set yourself a spot and go for it!”

If you’ve ever found yourself tapping your toes along with a perfectly-honed routine on the New Vic’s stage it’s more than likely that Bev was the mastermind behind it.

The pint-sized Liverpudlian has now been involved with the theatre-in-the-round for nearly 20 years.

“The first show I did at the New Vic was A Christmas Carol in 1998; my daughter, Abby, was two when I first started working here, she’s now 21! It’s been such a big part of our lives.”

Today’s session is the first time Bev has seen the Young Company since Summer School and is a chance to get a head start on several routines before the professional actors begin rehearsals in a few weeks.

“We’re going to start with a warm up and then we’ll be exploring being snowflakes.

Hopefully we’ll be able to piece one of the routines together tonight. Theresa (Heskins) works with our composer, James Atherton, to write the songs and then I work in the

rehearsal room with the actors and Young Company to give their ideas a shape,” Bev explains, introducing her assistant, Marissa, a champion Latin ballroom dancer and graduate of Bev’s own dance school, Dolphin Dance Studios in Liverpool.

“I’m going to work with one team at a time.

You’re going to run on, keep going, and you’re going to stop here,” she tells the group, pointing out her directions.

Like many of the children she’s now teaching, Bev started dancing at a young age. After graduating from a performing arts college she toured extensively as a dancer – she even performed alongside Michael Caine in festive favourite The Muppet Christmas Carol – before moving into the world of choreography.

What started as a one-off job quickly became a successful career, with Bev’s skills in demand the length and breadth of the country. Recent highlights have included a project with the Disney Channel and a new programme for CBeebies.

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as her productions are all just so full of amazing things - it’s non-stop action!”

When asked what her New Vic highlights are, Bev’s got an extensive back catalogue to choose from having now worked on more than 30 shows.

“Do you know what? There have been so many lovely shows here that if I listed them all I’d be here for a week,” she says: “Well, Around the World in Eighty Days, obviously, because that’s just a fantastic show to work on. Peter Pan in Scarlet, again, that was great for me as it was full of choreography.

“If I go back a long time ago, Sweeney Todd too. Moll Flanders, I think was my second show here, for Gwenda Hughes.

“Kiss Me Quickstep, was a great show, especially as we got to take it to Eastbourne in the summer. This year I’ve been particularly blessed, Theresa has been fabulous, giving me all these different types of dances - ballroom, Latin and 1920s and 1930s jazz. It’s been excellent.”

Bev adds: “Working in-the-round is an extra challenge but I feel it gives me more freedom. I can be much more creative devising routines for this space.”

Back in the rehearsal room the Young Company is getting the hang of it.

“The children who join us for the Summer School and then become part of the Young Company are so talented,” Bev

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says proudly: “They get better and better each year which means we can make the routines more complex which makes for an exciting show.”

And can she give anything away about what she’s got up her sleeve for The Snow Queen?

“We’ve got to keep some secrets! Obviously its set in a snowy landscape so there’s lots of skating which is a lot of fun to work on.

It’s going to be a really beautiful show… you’ll have to wait and see!”

Smiling, she concludes: “The New Vic really is one of my favourite places, it just feels lovely to come to and work here. It’s my second home, it’s my family.”

The Snow Queen runs from Sat 19 Nov to Sat 28 Jan

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A Peake production Maxine Peake on being inspired by an extraordinary woman…

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Beryl Burton. MBE, OBE, five times World Pursuit Champion, 13 times National Pursuit Champion and twice World Road Race Champion. The winner of an astonishing 93 titles.

The greatest woman on two wheels, yet largely forgotten until BAFTA nominated Maxine Peake discovered and shone the spotlight on her story.

Talking to us between performances of A Streetcar Named Desire at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, Maxine tells us she can’t wait to share the story of the unsung sporting heroine with North Staffordshire audiences.

Originally written for Radio 4 in 2012, Beryl was adapted for the stage by the West Yorkshire Playhouse to coincide with the start of the Tour de France in Leeds before touring. A brand new production is now set to take centrestage at the New Vic in March.

Maxine, star of Shameless, Silk and Dinnerladies, explains how she first discovered Beryl’s story: “My boyfriend Pawlo bought me a copy of Beryl’s autobiography ‘Personal Best’ for a birthday present with a note that said ‘get yourself a curly perm - there’s a film in this for you’.

“We both enjoy cycling and he’d come across the book while buying some parts for his bike on the internet. Neither of us had heard of Beryl before. I read the book and was shocked that I hadn’t heard of this extraordinary woman.

I mentioned it to a radio producer I was working with at the time and she suggested I should try and write it.

So I did!”

It’s been an ‘extraordinary journey’, she adds: “I’m so pleased that more people have now heard of Beryl but what I was surprised about was how revered she still is in cycling circles. I think also it was an opportunity for people who knew her or knew of her to celebrate her and her incredible achievements.”

Clearly bitten by the writing bug, Maxine says she would like to do more in the future.

“I’ve always wanted to write and initially when I couldn’t get into drama school I thought that maybe was the path to take. I really enjoy it and hope to do more but I’ve still a long way to go.”

She adds: “I originally had an idea of writing a series of stories for radio about ordinary women with extraordinary lives. I had one produced about the wonderful Anne Scargill when she and three other women occupied Parkside Colliery for four nights in 1993. It was called Queens of The Coal Age and starred Julie Hesmondalgh and Lorraine Cheshire.

“I would like to do more; there are so many exceptional women past and present with stories that need to be told.”

Beryl runs from Fri 3 to Sat 18 March.

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A New Vic Theatre production

Hans Christian Andersen’s

Adapted and directed by Theresa Heskins

Sat 19 Nov - Sat 28 Jan

Booking Information

The classic children’s tale of adventure, friendship and bravery, brought to the stage by the brilliant creative team behind legendary New Vic Christmas shows such as The Borrowers and The Hundred and One Dalmatians. With enchanting characters, original music and breathtaking on-stage magic, The Snow Queen is directed by Theresa Heskins in her stunning trademark style.

Tickets £16.50 - £23.50*

At midnight, the Snow Queen flies through the streets. She looks in at the windows and the ice freezes on the panes. But, if you wake up and look back at her, your heart will freeze into a block of ice.

That’s what happens to Kai. He leaves his home, his grandmother and his best friend, Gerda, to live with the Snow Queen in her palace of ice.

So Gerda sets off, all alone, determined to find him – even if she has to search the whole wide world.

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Concessions £2.00 off Group Discounts £2.00 off ten or more Interpreted performances Sign Language Interpreted 2.15pm, Tues 29 Nov Audio described 10.30am, Weds 11 Jan

2.15pm, Sat 14 Jan Captioned 2.15pm, Thurs 19 Jan

2.15pm, Sat 21 Jan

Family ticket just £66.00 (£56.00 for November performances) Must include one adult and one child For ticket information and terms & conditions please see pages 46-47 *(Plus £1 transaction fee per ticket if booked online)

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A New Vic Education Production

Interactive storytime for families and young children Sat 10 – Sat 31 Dec

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Tale Trail is a magical, 45-minute, interactive performance devised especially for 3-5 year olds and their grown-ups. It’s a perfect introduction to the magical world of theatre and books for our youngest audience members.

Tickets £7.50 School/group ticket: £150 (for a class-sized group)

Every Christmas, we invite children, grown-ups, and never-growing-ups to step into an exciting make-believe world. It’s a special, immersive theatre experience where storytelling actors lead you through the world of a classic children’s story, exploring themes and ideas along the way. We’ve been to Narnia and Wonderland; to Neverland and Sherwood Forest. This Christmas, come and join us in the wintry world of The Snow Queen.

Tale Trail is about discovering the magical world of words. It’s about giving children and their grownups a chance to explore stories together, helping to inspire a love of books from a young age.

Performances for nurseries, pre-schools and schools available 12-20 December.

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“A unique experience, it brings theatre alive.

Both children and adults alike loved the show.”

Parent at last year’s Tale Trail

“The experience is truly magical.”

Brian Anderson, Headteacher, Springhead Primary

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David Graham Productions Presents

Eric’s Christmas Party The Ultimate 60s Christmas Party!

Mon 28 Nov - Sat 10 Dec

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The one-and-only Eric is back for his annual Christmas party! Join him and his multi-talented band of actors and musicians for a non-stop night of comedy, inspired mayhem, and some of the greatest music of the 1960s. It’ll be the best night out this Christmas – guaranteed!

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Just by way of a change, Eric needs money. So, he’s organising a Christmas Party at the local community centre with him as DJ and host.

Money from the ticket sales and a good chance of copping-off for Christmas. What could go wrong?

Well, the five people who have bought tickets are all a little ‘odd’ – Dorothy, Evelyn Toto (a friend of Dorothy’s), the very timid Miss Lyons, the heartless Terry Inman (T. Inman – got it yet?) and the rather dim Steve Crowe make it the weirdest Christmas party you will ever attend! But, they still manage to provide a laugh a minute – and perform 20 of the greatest 60s hits.

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Mon & Tues: All seats £18.50 Weds - Sat: £19.50 /£22.00 /£23.50* Buy 10 tickets and get FREE BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE and the eleventh ticket FREE for the organiser!

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Northern Broadsides, in partnership with the New Vic Theatre, presents A new adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s romantic comedy Cyrano de Bergerac

by Deborah McAndrew directed by Conrad Nelson

Fri 3 - Sat 25 Feb

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Northern Broadsides and the New Vic Theatre join forces to bring their celebrated musical panache, acclaimed charisma and exuberant performance style to this swashbuckling tale of unrequited love set in the golden age of musketeers. A delightful evening of pure drama that will lift your spirits and make your heart ache.

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Cyrano de Bergerac, a brilliant poet and swordsman, is deeply in love with his brilliant and beautiful cousin, Roxane. Each day of his life is lived only for her – every poem he writes, every duel he fights.

But, despite his dash and his daring, Cyrano is afraid of revealing his true feelings, certain she will never love him in return. For who could love a man with such an enormous nose?

“Acting so immediate . . . it becomes difficult to believe that anyone could be only pretending”.

The Guardian

£14.00 - £23.50* Concessions £2.00 off Group Discounts £2.00 off ten or more Under 16 Go Free Under 26 Go Free Four Friends for £66 First Night Fever Fri 3 Feb Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 21 Feb Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 25 Feb Talkback Tues 21 Feb

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A New Vic Theatre production

by Maxine Peake directed by Gemma Fairlie

Fri 3 - Sat 18 Mar

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Maxine Peake’s critically acclaimed first play - a warm and witty celebration of the life of unsung sporting legend Beryl Burton. A working class mum from Leeds, she cycled her way into the record books, becoming the greatest ever woman on two wheels. But her remarkable story was, largely, forgotten – until now!

Nobody expects young Beryl Charnock to amount to much. She never makes it to grammar school and, after a serious illness, is told to avoid exercise.

Then she meets keen young cyclist, Charlie Burton, and finds herself smitten – not only with Charlie, but with the thrill and freedom she finds on her bike.

With husband and daughter at her side, the determined Beryl defies the world, embarking on a journey that leads to true sporting greatness. She dominates cycling throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s, becoming five-time world champion and best British all-rounder for 25 consecutive years. And still makes it home in time for dinner!

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£14.00 - £23.50* Concessions £2.00 off Group Discounts £2.00 off ten or more Under 16 Go Free Under 26 Go Free First Night Fever Fri 3 Mar Four Friends for £66 Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 14 Mar Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 18 Mar Talkback Tues 14 Mar

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“Maxine Peake’s freewheeling tribute to a cycling legend”

The Guardian

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London Classic Theatre presents

Hysteria

by Terry Johnson directed by Michael Cabot

Tues 21 - Sat 25 Mar

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Terry Johnson is one of the UK’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights. His notable successes include Dead Funny, Insignificance, and Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick, all of which have been produced by the New Vic.

Tickets £14.00 - £23.50* Concessions £2.00 off Group Discounts £2.00 off ten or more Under 26 Go Free Four Friends for £66 First Night Fever Tues 21 Mar

1938. Hampstead, London. Sigmund Freud has fled Nazi-occupied Austria and settled in leafy Swiss Cottage. The ageing Freud intends to spend his last days in peaceful contemplation. But, when Salvador Dali pays a visit and discovers a naked woman in the closet, eye-popping mayhem ensues!

An acknowledged modern classic, Terry Johnson’s hilarious farce explores the fallout when two of the twentieth century’s most brilliant and original minds collide.

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Hysteria won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy in 1994.

London Classic Theatre’s recent visits to the New Vic include Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party and Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.

Contains semi-nudity & mature themes

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The John Godber Company & Theatre Royal Wakefield present

Written and directed by John Godber

Tues 28 Mar - Sat 1 Apr The BAFTA-winning writer of smash-hit comedies Bouncers, Up ‘n’ Under, and Teechers, John Godber is one of the world’s most performed playwrights.

He’s back at the New Vic with the world premiere production of his latest comedy-drama.

Vicky Barret is in need of some Dutch courage as she prepares to address the inaugural meeting of The Empty Nesters’ Club, sharing her stories of empty bedrooms, fresher’s flu, boyfriends, long goodbyes, motorway service stations, and trips to Ikea. And of how she fought back to be the woman she is today – exhausted!

Booking Information Tickets £14.00 - £23.50* Concessions £2.00 off Group Discounts £2.00 off ten or more Under 26 Go Free Four Friends for £66 First Night Fever Tues 28 Mar

Featuring a host of characters. Some you will love; some you will love to hate! And, if your children have left home and the nest is empty, this is the club for you.

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Ticket Packages

Three Plays Just £46 Two Plays Just £35 Any Night, Any Seat

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Two Plays Just £35

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Any seat. Any night Three plays from: Cyrano; Beryl and one of either Hysteria or The Empty Nesters’ Club.

Two plays: Cyrano and Beryl.

lots more savings too!

And, when you book our Three plays for £46 package, you can get tickets for either Hysteria or The Empty Nesters’ Club for just £16.00 (Mon-Thurs) or £16.50 (Fri & Sat); Eric’s Christmas Party £16.00 (Mon - Tues) or £16.50 (Weds- Sat) ; and The Snow Queen £16.50.*

Ticket packages cannot be combined with other concessions or offers (inc First Night Fever); must be booked in a single transaction; *1 discounted ticket per play package booked; change your performance any time, more than three days prior to the performance; all sales subject to availability and Box Office Manager’s discretion.

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one night events Three Events Just £46

3for events

£46

Choose from these g r e at n i g h t s o u t: Choose from these great nights out: Pam Ayres; The Albion Band; Pasadena Roof Orchestra; Martin Simpson; Arthur Smith; Maria Camahort Quintet; Celtic Fiddle Festival; Tangomotion; Ensemble 360.

lots more savings too when you book a one night package: Any additional event listed above just £16.50

The Snow Queen

Family of Four Ticket just £66 £56 for November performances Must include one adult and one child . (Additional tickets £17.50 each)

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Visiting Performers Thurs 24 Nov

Pam Ayres

“I laughed so hard that my stomach ached for hours afterwards” Review from Hay Festival 2015

Pam Ayres has sold millions of books, albums and DVDs, and is a radio and TV regular. She’s been making us laugh for more than 40 years with hair-trigger timing and an unmatched eye for the detail and absurdities of everyday life. She’s absolutely unique and one of our most loved literary ladies.

Pam is back at the New Vic for one of her regular visits.

Her shows always sell out so make sure to book in plenty of time! £22.00 (balcony) / £25.00 (main auditorium)

Weds 14 Dec

The Albion Band with a special Christmas concert Back with readings, folk carols and music, a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain with four of our finest folk musicians.

The combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward 11), and ‘The Guv’nor’ himself, Ashley Hutchings, founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and the Albion Band. £17.00 / £19.50 / £21.00 / cons / U16s go free

Sat 17 Dec

The Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir They’ve appeared at the New Vic every Christmas for 30 years – a remarkable tradition that means as much to the Choir as it does to us. Spinetingling, moving and unforgettable, it’s one of the most special nights of the year.

Tickets are always in high demand so please book in good time. £18.50 / £22.00 / £23.50 / cons Seating Configurations Performance in-the-round Performance on three sides

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Directional performance with some element of front and back

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Visiting Performers Weds 4 Jan

The Pasadena Roof Orchestra A January visit from ‘the Pasadenas’ is getting to be a New Vic tradition. And why not! The best musicians, the best arrangements, the best music, they’re an authentic dance band that simply has no equal.

Featuring all-time classics from an era when Swing was King with Armstrong, Porter, Gershwin and many more. £18.50 / £22.00 / £23.50 / cons / U16s go free

Weds 11 Jan

Martin Simpson Universally acclaimed as one of the finest ever acoustic guitar players, this is a very special artist indeed. Solo shows are famously intense, moving and exhilerating.

He’s worked with great musicians such as Jackson Browne, June Tabor, Richard Hawley, Bonnie Raitt, Danny Thompson, Juan Martin, Steve Miller and Richard Thompson.

Listed in Gibson Guitars’ Top Acoustic Guitarists of All Time and nominated an astonishing 31 times in the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – more than any other performer. It’s going to be a memorable evening! £18.50 / £20.00 / cons / U16s go free

Weds 18 Jan

Arthur Smith At Your Service Join one of our funniest and most original comic performers for a guaranteed night of hilarity, mirth and scandal. Expect jokes, anecdotes, short stories, poems, songs and readings.

Arthur is a BBC regular, well known for his appearances on TV’s Grumpy Old Men, QI, and Have I Got News For You; and Radio’s Loose Ends, Balham Bash, and Smith Lectures.

He’s an award-winning Edinburgh Festival stalwart and his play An Evening With Gary Lineker was nominated for an Olivier Award. £18.50 / £20.00 / cons

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Visiting Performers In conjunction with Concerts at Keele

Weds 25 Jan

Maria Camahort Quintet Iberian Colours

A vivid journey between the Spanish Classical repertoire and the traditional music of the Iberian peninsula, as Spanish Composers are inspired by the colours, earthy textures and rhythms of Spanish musical art.

The Maria Camahort Quintet has performed this unique programme at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals in UK, including St Martin in the Fields, The Forge, Kings Place, Southbank Centre. £15.50 / £21.00 / £22.50 / cons / U16s go free

38 years – and back for more!

Thurs 9 Feb

The Blues Band What’s left to say about the Blues Band? 38 years on the road and still playing the finest Rhythm & Blues you’ll ever hear – and that’s a fact! Their New Vic visits always sell-out so make sure to book soon!

In 1979, Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher decided to form a band ‘just to play the blues’. 38 years on, they’re still packing out gigs and recording. But, having played with some of the great bands of the 60 and 70s – the likes of Manfred Mann, McGuinness Flint, Medicine Head and Family – I guess we shouldn’t be too surprised. £21.00 / £23.50 / £25.50

Mon 20 Feb

Celtic Fiddle Festival Three traditional masters – Ireland’s Kevin Burke (Bothy Band, Patrick Street), Christian Lemaître of Brittany and Scotland’s Charlie McKerron (Capercaillie) are joined by virtuoso Breton guitarist, Nicolas Quemener, for an evening of dazzling energy and subtle grace.

“Three sensational fiddlers from three distinct Celtic traditions” Boston Herald

Their breathtaking precision, excitement and fire has made them one of the leading Celtic traditional ensembles anywhere with sold-out tours and standing ovations around the world. £16.00 / £18.50 / £20.00 / cons / U16s go free

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Visiting Performers Weds 8 Mar

Tangomotion A breathtaking journey into the heart of the real Argentinian Tango!

Four virtuoso tango dancers and the passionate music of 1930’s Buenos Aires from the acclaimed quartet Tango Siempre. They have appeared in the hit West End show Midnight Tango, on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and in Madonna’s flm Evita.

“Here is the tango, raw, intoxicating, speaking with its true voice.”

Financial Times “intense, epic and beautiful” Independent on Sunday “seriously good music, beautifully played by two jewels of British jazz”London Jazz News

“A positive pleasure to behold” The Guardian

£18.50 / £20.00 / cons / U16s go free

Mon 13 Mar

Ensemble 360 Wigmore Hall and Radio 3 regulars, Ensemble 360 are one of the UKs most exciting chamber ensembles. Typically innovative and exciting, this concert is packed with great tunes and full of drama.

MOZART Trio for clarinet, viola and piano in E flat K.498 Kegelstatt WILLIAM HURLSTONE Trio for clarinet, bassoon and piano SCHUMANN Märchenbilder for viola and piano SOFIA GUBAIDALINA Quasi Hoqeutus for bassoon, viola and piano GLINKA Trio for clarinet, bassoon and piano £18.00 / £21.50 / £23.00 / cons / U16s go free

Seating Configurations Performance in-the-round Performance on three sides

Directional performance with some element of front and back

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Visiting Performers

Weds 15 Feb 2.15pm and 7.30pm

The Tempest On a crazy island swirling with sounds, exiled Duke Prospero uses magic to create a home within the wilderness.

As his beloved daughter Miranda falls in love with a shipwrecked stranger from their homeland, she rebels against his power. Prospero must risk forgiving those who betrayed him, or lose her forever.

Fun, fantasy and sorcery collide in this gripping story of how love and reconciliation can conquer fear and control. This new production from the RSC is an ideal first experience of Shakespeare for anyone aged 8 and above. Using Shakespeare’s original language, this edited version lasts 90 minutes and includes a fully interactive introduction to the world of the play. £13.50 / £9.00

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Exhibitions 14 Nov - 28 Jan

27 Feb – 25 Mar

Our annual exhibition of artwork from local children, based on our Christmas show.

A photography exhibition of the New Vic grounds and theatre, including the sculptures by Andrew Holmes, Keith Bridgewood, Richard Emmans, all captured through the seasons.

Snow Queen Schools’ Exhibition

Cristiana Cappelletti The Magical Garden

27 Mar – 22 Apr 30 Jan – 25 Feb

Russell Gregory Come and See

Too many mouths that speak; falling under layers of faces; rare moments of calm out with all those happy chattering places tried.

Come. And. See.

Orme Art Group Close to Home

The theme encompasses the diversity of the group showing our individual styles, mediums and interpretation.

Inspiration is taken from what matters to us: be that a local place, a person or a personal passion.

Check with Front-of-House department for dates of exclusive preview nights for any of our exhibitions.

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To exhibit your work here please contact Front-of-House on: 01782 717954 ext 311 or email: dsunnuck@newvictheatre.org.uk

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Feature

Message not delivered...

Photos: David Hughes

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The Police and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has championed the New Vic for delivering ‘life-saving’ work following the launch of a powerful Borderlines drama.

Supported by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Proceeds of Crime Fund, the New Vic Borderlines’ Message Not Delivered project launched to an audience of frontline professionals at the New Vic in September before touring schools across Staffordshire.

The hard-hitting documentary-drama, developed in collaboration with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Staffordshire Police and the Newcastle Partnership, highlights the dangers of being distracted by mobile phones while driving.

Matthew Ellis, Staffordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “The Proceeds of Crime Fund is taking criminals’ ill-gotten gains and putting them directly back into communities through projects that make a real difference. That’s why I’m delighted to support this production and its life-saving message for young drivers.”

The drama uses the real voices of professionals from Staffordshire’s Ambulance, Fire and Police Services as well as family and friends of those involved in road traffic collisions.

Following performances, students

were given the chance to participate in workshops and interact with scenes, identifying changes that could be made by the characters.

Message Not Delivered is the third New Vic Borderlines project to be funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office. In August, Borderlines collaborated on the SPACE scheme working with teenagers on issues surrounding bullying and stereotypes.

Love Hurts? explored abusive relationships and toured to schools across the county.

Susan Moffat, Director of New Vic Borderlines, said: “Borderlines works in response to issues communities identify; having the support of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Proceeds of Crime Fund ensures communities which have suffered as a result of crime can have their voices heard in a positive way through our work.

“Through these projects we have developed partnerships with frontline professionals who make a powerful difference and have genuine first-hand knowledge of the issues we are addressing, such as domestic violence, violence among young people and most recently, distraction while driving.

“Working with the support of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office enables us to take our work around the county and make sure important messages are heard.”

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Universal appeal The New Vic and its ongoing relationship with Keele University...

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Keele University Post Graduates fill the auditorium. A busy day lies ahead.

First up, a tour with New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins followed by workshops on ‘what makes a good manager’ led by theatre practitioners.

The students are at the New Vic ahead of starting courses at Keele Management School, with the day’s activities forming part of a wider relationship between the theatre and the university.

A key example of this relationship is Ages and Stages, a continuing research collaboration between New Vic Education and Keele University which encourages adults of all ages to enjoy drama and creative work.

Since launching in 2009 Ages and Stages has looked at the impact of theatre on ideas about, and the experience of, ageing. The project has established an intergenerational theatre company which recently toured a piece of drama to schools and residential centres across Staffordshire.

Ages and Stages members regularly work with other groups, such as the New Vic’s own Youth Theatre and Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre’s Company of Elders.

New Vic Education also has a continuing relationship with the university’s medical school. Over the past few years, third year medical students have worked alongside

New Vic practitioners in a series of workshops using drama and creative writing to develop empathy skills improving approaches to patient care and discovering how to educate the community on wider health issues.

New Vic Borderlines meanwhile has been working alongside Keele’s Management School for a number of years, partnering on projects which have changed lives worldwide and prompting the launch of a major international research centre at the university.

Born out of the relationship between Borderlines and Keele Management School, the Community Animation and Social Innovation Centre (CASIC) launched in 2015 to facilitate the development of new and more creative dialogues between academia and the community.

Topics such as volunteering, aging, violence, exclusion and communities in crisis have already been explored by CASIC within multiple settings in the UK, Canada, Japan, Sweden, Greece and Poland.

And the relationship continues, with Keele University being the key sponsor in bringing the RSC’s First Encounter production of The Tempest to North Staffordshire. See page 32 for details.

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A giant spectacle in the sky, wild marching bands, circus cabaret and pop up theatre-in-the-round.

From the absurd to the outrageous, to the moving and thought-provoking, Appetite’s summer programme brought a host of world-class arts events for all the family to the streets of Stoke-on-Trent.

The summer kicked off with the mesmerising The Enchanted Chandelier

by French company, Transe Express.

Taking over Central Forest Park, the show saw a vast chandelier suspended 50m above the ground lift skywards to fly trapeze artists, bell ringers, singers, percussionists and acrobats through the night.

The Big Feast then took over Hanley for August Bank Holiday weekend with a host of unmissable events and street shows, from Upswing’s cutting edge Circus Remixed and the Always Drinking Marching Band to superhero inspired dance.

The fun didn’t stop when the sun went down when for the first time Appetite took over the Victoria Hall with The Big Feast Cabaret Nights. Events included the premiere of locally developed French inspired cabaret night Ou La

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La by Lucie Labadie and Camp by BBC Radio 4 host Scottee.

And rounding off the programme, Paines Plough made a welcome return to the city with Roundabout, a pop-up plug-in theatre-in-the-round with three brand new shows direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Karl Greenwood, Appetite Project Director, said: “Seeing the wonder and awe on peoples’ faces as The Enchanted Chandelier rose into the sky is something I’ll always remember.

“We also added a bit more spice to the Big Feast this year, adding The Big Feast Cabaret Nights at Victoria Hall which offered our audience something a little bit different and were a lot of fun.

“We were delighted that Roundabout returned to the city in October. It’s so powerful for us to see writing of such quality performing in a small intimate popup theatre in the centre of Hanley with such a diverse audience enjoying this. As a programme, we are here to experiment and continue to find new ways surprise our audiences with world-class entertainment.

We’re looking forward to planning for 2017.”

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Photos by Clara Lou Photography

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“I love the buzz and the madness of it and the chance to see some different things I might not see otherwise.”

“These events will live with me and continue to give me pleasure for a long time to come; they add a sparkle to my life!”

“All the acts we saw were first class - Always Drinking Marching Band were amazing, Happy Feet was like going to a big family party!”

Appetite on Facebook appetite.stoke Appetite on Twitter @appetitestoke

“I love how the streets have something going on in different places. It’s a mini Fringe!”

Appetite audience members

For further information on upcoming events and the latest Appetite news visit www.appetitestoke.co.uk The Appetite programme is supported by funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and is led by the New Vic Theatre in partnership with Partners in Creative Learning, 6Towns Radio and Staffordshire University.

Appetite is also supported by Stoke-onTrent City Council.

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New Vic Patrons make regular donations, supporting our work on stage and with the community.

Enriching lives 1000 children and young people took advantage of the under 16s go free scheme last year – supported by the New Vic Patrons, some of those youngsters would not otherwise go to the theatre. Thank you.

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Our costume, lighting, sound and design departments are creative, innovative and hardworking. New Vic Patrons support all of this work, keeping our productions truly homegrown.

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Refreshments

Spoil yourself!

ca f é Home-made food at value for money prices Enjoy lunch or a pre-show meal with friends.

Have a drink at the bar. Or simply spoil yourself with a cuppa and a delicious cake.

If you’re coming for a pre-show dinner, why not call 01782 717954 ext. 325 and reserve a table?

If you’re bringing a little one please ask our café staff for our children’s choices.

Eat local! Wherever possible, the New Vic uses local produce and ingredients.

opening times Snacks - 10am ’til 3.30pm Lunch - Noon ’til 2pm Closed - 3.30pm ’til 5.30pm

Dinner - 5.30pm ’til 7.30pm Beverages - 5.30pm ’til interval (Bar ’til 11pm) Tableware generously supplied by

Avoid the drinks rush Pre-order drinks using the interval slips provided at the bar.

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New Vic Value

We’ve got 50 free tickets to give away for most New Vic productions to people under 26.

That’s right, they’re free.

Not only that, when all the free tickets have gone, you can still get a ticket for just £8.00.

Free tickets are available on a first come first served basis only. So make sure to book soon!

See Box Office to get your new U26 free card.

Please see page 46 for the small print.

Not available for Eric’s Christmas Party and The Snow Queen.

Call our Box Office to find out more: 01782 717962. Or, visit us online at www.newvictheatre.org.uk

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Bookings / Access / Information

Four tickets for just ÂŁ66 - a great value, great night out with friends.

Any play, any seats Monday - Friday. Excludes The Snow Queen.

Just give us an email address to qualify for this great offer. (max eight tickets per booking)

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New Vic Value

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New Vic Value

We aim to make visiting the New Vic the best possible value.

Our Box Office will always advise on the best option for you.

Under 16s Go Free

Groups

For nominated plays and one night events, an under 16 admitted free with an adult paying full or concessionary price. Some events have adult content, please check when booking.

Groups of ten or more £2.00 off top two price bands for New Vic productions (unless otherwise stated). Plus a free ticket for the organiser.

U26 Go Free

All seats £16.50 on the opening nights of nominated productions.

Under 26 Go Free tickets available for Mon – Fri performances of designated productions only; only two tickets per booking; an address and email address needs to be provided to claim free tickets (don’t worry, we will never pass your address to any other organisation); sorry, but only one pair of free tickets per season can be booked; free tickets not available to book online. (Not available for The Snow Queen or Eric’s Christmas Party.)

Schools

School groups £10.50 any seat, any performance, unless otherwise stated.

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addition, if you are in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance, tickets are £2.00 for Monday and Tuesday performances of New Vic productions (maximum two tickets per person per production).

First Night Fever

four friends for £66

Four tickets for just £66 - a great value, great night out with friends. Any play, any seats Monday - Friday. Just give us an email address to qualify for this great offer. (max eight tickets per booking) Not available for The Snow Queen.

Concessions*

£2.00 off tickets for all New Vic productions for the following: children (under 16); full-time students; over 60s; In

*Conditions All concessionary tickets are subject to availability; only one concession per ticket; proof of status may be required; no concessions for matinees or Saturday performances unless otherwise stated.

New Vic Gift TOKENS

Give the gift of a great night out. New Vic gift tokens are available in denominations of £5, £10 and £20 so you can choose how much you want to give.

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Productions may contain strong language and difficult content.

Please check with Box Office prior to booking.

By Phone

Late Admissions

24 hour booking service - 01782 717962 (answerphone out of Box Office hours).

Please note that latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

By Post

We reserve the right to seat latecomers in alternative seats, if for health and safety reasons or other circumstances it is not possible to allow patrons to reach their original allocated seating.

Cheques payable to New Vic Theatre (cheque guarantee card number & expiry date on reverse), include SAE and send to: New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs, ST5 0JG.

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Quote number by telephone; show card on collection. Tickets booked by credit card are guaranteed sold and can be collected at any time or posted to you for 60p. Reservations held for 3 working days or 1 hr before performance whichever is earliest. We can no longer accept Electron, Amex or Diners cards.

Online

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We are sorry that no refunds can be made. 50p per ticket to exchange for another performance of same production - at least 3 days prior to date of original performance.

Service free for package buyers.

The New Vic reserves the right to vary the advertised programme and facilities if necessary and apologises for any inconvenience.

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Free parking close to entrance for Blue Badge holders (please call to reserve a space), automatic doors, lift to 1st floor, ramped access to auditorium, disabled toilets.

Magnetic induction loop in auditorium (not available for amplified performances). Infra-red assisted hearing system.

Captioned Performances for New Vic Productions.

Audio Described Performances for New Vic Productions (please book min. 3 days in advance).

Large-print cast sheets available on request. Guide dogs welcome.

Loan copies of play scripts available from the Box Office on request.

New Vic productions: Mon - Thurs £12.00; Fri £14.00; and Sat £16.00.

The Snow Queen £14.50.

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A Companion ticket at lowest advertised price (less concession if eligible) per disabled patron.

A free Carer’s ticket for patrons in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance.

Family Facilities The New Vic welcomes families.

We have a lift to the first floor for anyone with a pushchair or who might struggle with stairs.

There are several Baby-changing facilities in the Front-of-House areas.

You are welcome to breastfeed in any of our front-of-house areas, however, if you require a private space, please ask at Box Office and they will find you a quiet room.

Our restaurant offers a range of child-friendly meals. Please ask our restaurant staff for our current options.

We offer concessionary rates for children for most of our shows and one-night events, and under 16s go free to most New Vic productions when accompanying paying adults (please see page 46).

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Auditorium Auditorium MapsMaps

Cyrano; Beryl; Hysteria; The Empty Nesters’ Club.

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Mon - Thurs Standard Price £14.00 £20.50 £22.00 Concessions £12.00 £18.50 £20.00 Fri & Sat Eve Standard Price £16.00 £22.00 £23.50 £14.00 £20.00 £21.50 Concessions* Matinees Standard Price £14.50 £14.50 £14.50 Concessions £12.50 £12.50 £12.50 F N Fever all seats £16.50 (no concessions) Groups (10+) N/A £2.00 off £2.00 off Schools groups £10.50 £10.50 £10.50 The Snow Queen Family perf Full Price £16.50 £22.00 £23.50 Concessions £14.50 £20.00 £21.50 Child Group £10.50 £10.50 £10.50 Groups (10+) N/A £2.00 off £2.00 off Family of 4 £66.00 (must include one adult & one child) Schools’ perf Full Price £19.50 £19.50 £19.50 Concessions £17.50 £17.50 £17.50 Child Group £10.50 £10.50 £10.50 *Fridays only

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Calendar NOVEMBER Sat 19 The Snow Queen Mon 21 The Snow Queen 2.15 * Tues 22 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 * Weds 23 The Snow Queen 10.30 * Thurs 24 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

Pam Ayres Fri 25 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

The Snow Queen (Gala) Sat 26 The Snow Queen 2.15 Mon 28 Eric’s Christmas Party Tues 29 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15*

Eric’s Christmas Party Weds 30 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 *

Eric’s Christmas Party

7.30

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dECEMBER Thurs 1 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 *

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Fri 2 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Sat 3 The Snow Queen 2.15

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Mon 5 The Snow Queen 2.15 *

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Tues 6 The Snow Queen 10.30 2.15 * *

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Weds 7 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 *

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Thurs 8 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Fri 9 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Sat 10 Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 3.00

The Snow Queen 2.15

Eric’s Christmas Party 7.30 Mon 12 Tale Trail 11.15 * 1.00 *

The Snow Queen 2.15 * Tues 13 Tale Trail 9.30 * 11.15 * 1.00 *

The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 * Weds 14 Tale Trail 9.30 * 11.15 * 1.00 *

The Snow Queen 10.30 *

The Albion Band 7.30 Thurs 15 The Snow Queen 10.30 2.15 * *

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Weds 21

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Tale Trail 11.15 * The Snow Queen 10.30 7.30 * Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 Froncysyllte Choir 7.30 Tale Trail 11.15 * 1.00 Tale Trail 11.15 * 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 10.00 2.30 Theatre Closed Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tale Trail 11.15 1.00 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tale Trail 11.15 The Snow Queen 2.15

JANUARY Mon 2 Theatre Closed Tues 3 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 * Weds 4 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

Pasadena Roof Orchestra 7.30 Thurs 5 The Snow Queen 10.30 * Fri 6 The Snow Queen 10.30 7.30 * Sat 7 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tues 10 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 * Weds 11 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

Martin Simpson 7.30 Thurs 12 The Snow Queen 10.30 * Fri 13 The Snow Queen 10.30 7.30 * Sat 14 The Snow Queen 2.15 7.30 Tues 17 The Snow Queen 10.30 * Weds 18 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

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Arthur Smith Thurs 19 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 * Fri 20 The Snow Queen 10.30 * Sat 21 The Snow Queen 2.15 Tues 24 The Snow Queen 10.30 * Weds 25 The Snow Queen 10.30 *

Maria Camahort Quintet Thurs 26 The Snow Queen 10.30 * 2.15 * Fri 27 The Snow Queen 10.30 * Sat 28 The Snow Queen 2.15

7.30 7.30 7.30

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FEBRUARY Fri 3 Cyrano Sat 4 Cyrano Mon 6 Cyrano Tues 7 Cyrano Weds 8 Cyrano Thurs 9 Blues Band Fri 10 Cyrano Sat 11 Cyrano Mon 13 Cyrano Tues 14 Cyrano Weds 15 RSC First Encounters The Tempest 2.15 Thurs 16 Cyrano Fri 17 Cyrano Sat 18 Cyrano 2.15 Mon 20 Celtic Fiddle Festival Tues 21 Cyrano Weds 22 Cyrano Thurs 23 Cyrano Fri 24 Cyrano Sat 25 Cyrano 2.15

7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30

March Fri 3 Beryl Sat 4 Beryl Mon 6 Beryl Tues 7 Beryl Weds 8 Tangomotion Thurs 9 Beryl Fri 10 Beryl Sat 11 Beryl 2.15 Mon 13 Ensemble 360 Tues 14 Beryl

7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30

Weds 15 Thurs 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 Tues 21 Weds 22 Thurs 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 Tues 28 Weds 29 Thurs 30 Fri 31

Beryl Beryl Beryl Beryl 2.15 Hysteria Hysteria Hysteria Hysteria Hysteria 2.15 The Empty Nesters’ Club The Empty Nesters’ Club The Empty Nesters’ Club The Empty Nesters’ Club

APRIL Sat 1 The Empty Nesters’ Club

2.15

7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30

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Key to symbols First Night Fever Talkback Captioned Performances Audio Described Performances Sign Language Interpreted Performance

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Season at a glance The Snow Queen Sat 19 Nov - Sat 28 Jan Tickets from £16.50

Eric’s Christmas Party Mon 28 Nov - Sat 10 Dec Tickets from £18.50

Cyrano Fri 3 - Sat 25 Feb Tickets from £14.00

Beryl Fri 3 - Sat 18 Mar Tickets from £14.00

Hysteria Tues 21 - Sat 25 Mar Tickets from £14.00

The Empty Nesters’ Club Tues 28 Mar - Sat 1 Apr Tickets from £14.00 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 Company Registration Number: 911924 Registered Office: Etruria Road, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0JG

Box Office: 01782 717962 New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffs, ST5 0JG

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