Live Theatre's What's On July 18 to March 19

WHAT’S ON JUL 18 – MAR 19

THEATRE IS LIVE. www.live.org.uk

CONTENTS

P3 – P29

What’s On Get Involved

P30 – P36

Plan Your Visit

P37 – P41

What’s On Calendar

P42 – P43

Live Theatre is supported by Funders

St. Hilda’s Trust

The Lucy Winskell Fund at the Community Foundation

Corporate Partners

Education Partners

Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ

Capital Funders

Admin (0191) 261 2694 Type Relay 18001 (0191) 232 1232

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WHAT’S ON

‘ Flawless, extremely entertaining show’ Remote Goat

Presented by

THE SIX TWENTY

MIXTAPE TIMEHOP Setting fire to what theatre can be, Mixtape is a great night out with a gaggle of mates.

Back by popular demand, Mixtape are jumping in their DeLorean for a ride through the decades.

Part comedy sketch show and part music quiz, it’s one of the funniest concepts around.

Play in teams and guess the songs that inspire the sketches to be in with the chance of winning one of the highly coveted Golden Mixtapes.

Don your 50s prom dresses, brush off your 80s leg warmers and dig out your 90s baggy jeans and let’s do the TimeHop!

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Thu 30 Aug – Sat 1 Sep | 8pm PRICE

Concessions Age Rating

£12

£9

THEATRE

Approx. 2hrs with interval

14+

Supported by Live Theatre & Sunday for Sammy Trust

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‘ Roddy Doyle’s series finds skilful new shape in the Abbey’s pub-crawling two-hander’ The Irish Times

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ABBEY THEATRE

TWO PINTS Production

Written by

British Premiere

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Roddy Doyle

Directed by Caitriona McLaughlin

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Two men meet for a pint. They talk about their Dads, death, Nigella, North Korea, the afterlife…

Roddy Doyle’s hilarious and provocative Two Pints started as a conversation on Facebook. Now it’s a play and after a recent sell-out tour performing in pubs across Ireland, it’s coming to Live Theatre for its British Premiere.

The bar is returning into the Theatre, so get a pint, pull up a chair, and listen in as they chew the fat and set the world to rights…

‘ Achingly, breathtakingly funny’ Sunday Independent

Wed 12 – Sun 23 Sep | 7.30pm Matinees: Sun | 4pm PRICE

Concessions

Age Rating

£18

16+

£26

Contains strong language

THEATRE

Approx. 2hrs 5mins with two intervals

ON TOUR The Peacock, Sunderland Tue 25 – Fri 28 Sep

Two Pints is presented as part of the Culture Ireland GB18 programme

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‘ Unforgettable theatre… knocks you off your feet’

Presented by

STAND AND BE COUNTED

WHERE WE BEGAN A wild and vivid vision of the future, combining storytelling, movement and live music.

When every citizen is ordered to return to their place of birth, Where We Began examines where we could end up.

Five performers from across the globe challenge existing notions of ‘home’ in this multilingual celebration of personal identity.

Stand and Be Counted, named the UK’s first Theatre Company of Sanctuary in recognition of their work with those seeking sanctuary in the UK, are winners of the Bridging the Gap Award 2018 for this play.

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Broadway Baby (on Inside)

Written by

Rosie MacPherson

Thu 20 & Fri 21 Sep | 8pm PRICE

Concessions Age Rating

£8

£6

STUDIO

Approx. 1hr, no interval

‘ Incredibly powerful and emotional’ The Scotsman (on Inside)

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14+

Created & performed by

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

MA Theatre and Performance students

FINAL SHOWCASE Two evenings showcasing new work created by theatre makers of the future.

A different line up of performances incorporating short new plays and experimental pieces will be performed each evening as the graduating students from Northumbria University’s MA Theatre and Performance programme, bring their final performances to Live Theatre’s main stage.

Fri 28 & Sat 29 Sep | 7.30pm PRICE £6

Concessions Age Rating £5

14+

Combined ticket for both nights £10

THEATRE

£8

14+

Approx. 2hrs 30mins with interval

Presented as part of the creative partnership between Live Theatre and Northumbria University.

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Presented by

WOUND UP THEATRE & SOFI BERENGER PRODUCTIONS

BISMILLAH! (AN ISIS TRAGICOMEDY) Written & performed by

Matthew Greenhough Directed by Jonny Kelly

A story of disenfranchisement, prejudice, social alienation, prejudice, radicalisation and the rock band Queen.

Dean joined the Army, Danny joined the Islamic State. One’s from Leeds, the other’s from London.

Fresh from critically acclaimed sell-out runs at the 2018 Vault Festival and Pleasance Theatre, Bismillah! is a hilarious, heart-breaking and compassionate contribution to the vital discussion around the experiences of disenfranchised young people in modern Britain. Writer and performer Matthew Greenhough has also been awarded a Live Theatre 2018 Bursary to develop a new piece of work.

‘ Bold & Thought Provoking’ The Guardian

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Sat 29 Sept | 6pm & 8:30pm PRICE £12

Concessions Age Rating £6

16+

Contains strong language and some graphic scenes

STUDIO

Approx. 1hr 15mins, no interval

The Stage

‘ Side-splitting & touching… One of the best shows I have ever seen’ Broadway Baby

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Presented by

THE SIX TWENTY

in association with

LIVE THEATRE

FANS Written by

Nina Berry Directed & created by Melanie Rashbrooke

Part gig. Part theatre. Fans is a powerful mix of new writing and raucous live music.

Full of emotion, humour and musical pulse, it’s a show for anyone who’s ever loved music.

Inspired by real music fan confessions and crammed full of classic hits and original tunes, this is a heart-warming tribute to music lovers. Fans is written by Nina Berry (The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes) in collaboration with The Six Twenty, a Live Theatre Associate Company from 2017.

Should be enjoyed at maximum volume!

‘ Filled with heart-warming humour, poignant emotion, and an all-encompassing feel-good vibe. We’re most definitely fans’ NARC.

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Wed 3 – Sat 6 Oct | 8pm PRICE £10 – £14

Concessions Age Rating From £6

13+

Meet The Band FREE Post Show Talk with Creative Team Fri 5 Oct (after 8pm show) Post show talks are recorded and available to listen again at www.live.org.uk/talks Fans Club FREE get together and closing party Sat 6 Oct (after 8pm show)

THEATRE

Approx. 1hr 15mins, no interval

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LIVE THEATRE

Production

CLEAR WHITE LIGHT World Premiere Written by

Paul Sirett With the songs of

Alan Hull of Directed by Joe Douglas Musical Direction by Ray Laidlaw & Billy Mitchell

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A contemporary retelling of a classic gothic story, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher, set against a background of cuts to our 70 year old NHS. Alison is heading to her first shift at St Nicholas’s Hospital in Gosforth. She’s nervous. It’s a night shift on an all-male psychiatric unit and she hasn’t finished her training yet. But Rod, the senior Staff Nurse, seems to know what to do.

Take a deep breath...

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Thu 18 Oct – Sat 10 Nov | 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat 2pm | Sun 4pm PRICE £12 – £26

Concessions

Age Rating

From £10

14+

Contains some strong language Meet the Writer FREE Post Show Talk Sat 20 Oct (after 2pm show) Post show talks are recorded and available to listen again at www.live.org.uk/talks Meet the Musical Directors, Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell FREE Post Show Talk Wed 24 Oct (after 7.30pm)

THEATRE

Clear White Light is based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Fall of the House of Usher and written by Olivier Award nominated writer Paul Sirett.

Inspired by Alan Hull’s time working at St Nick’s the play features many of the hit songs he wrote at that time, including Winter Song, Lady Eleanor and Clear White Light played with a live band.

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Approx. 2hrs with interval

Live Theatre wants to bring this incredible music to a new generation.

‘ During the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year...’

The Fall of The House of Usher, Edgar Allan Poe

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Presented & devised by

SHE PRODUCTIONS

IT’S DIFFERENT

FOR GIRLS Directed by Becky Hope-Palmer

Hull. 1965. Five young women from Hull decide to start a girl band.

Within months they are touring the local pubs and clubs and are soon asked to play for the US Troops in Germany. Leaving behind their jobs as cleaners, dental assistants and waitresses, the teenagers embark on their journey to 'freedom'.

However, it’s soon clear the troops are more interested in the length of their skirts and if these girls want success they will have to bite their tongues and learn to live with it.

It’s Different For Girls is a brand new musical inspired by Hull’s own 1960s girl band, Mandy & The Girlfriends, that documents the journey of five young women as they challenge the music industry and prove that they are not just ‘good for girls’.

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Tue 13 – Thu 15 Nov | 7.30pm PRICE £10 – £14

Concessions

Age Rating

From £6

14+

Contains some strong language

THEATRE

Approx. 1hr 30mins, no interval

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MINUTES TO… LIGHT IT UP

10 Minutes to… is an evening of short plays from new voices.

Over the course of one action packed weekend, a selection of 10 minute plays are produced and performed based on the theme of Light it Up. Writers are selected from an open call out in the summer. See pages 30 & 31 for details on this and other creative opportunities.

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Sun 18 Nov | 7.30pm PRICE £8

Concessions Age Rating £6

14+

Contains some strong language

THEATRE

Approx. 1hr 30mins with interval

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OPEN CLASP & LIVE THEATRE

Co-production

DON’T FORGET THE BIRDS Written by

Catrina McHugh MBE Directed by

Laura Lindow

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‘ Exquisite… singing with an everyday poetry’ The Guardian (on Key Change)

‘ I sucked in the cold air.

Proper fresh air for the first time. I looked at the big sky and it was like being reborn.’

The true story of a mother and a daughter.

Prison took one away. On release, their heartbreaking challenge was to find the other and themselves again.

Open Clasp have built a long relationship with this family; the mother was one of the original collaborators in HMP Low Newton on award-winning play Key Change, which previewed at Live Theatre before winning the prestigious Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award and a New York Times Critics’ Pick.

Tues 20 – Sat 24 Nov | 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat | 2pm PRICE £10 – £14

Concessions Age Rating From £6

13+

FREE Post Show Panel Discussion Thu 22 Nov (After 7.30pm show)

World Premiere

THEATRE

Approx. 1hr, no interval

ON TOUR Theatre Deli, Sheffield Thu 15 Nov BAC, London Tue 27 Nov – Sat 1 Dec

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‘ Captures the sinister beauty of the anarchic dark web’ West End Wilma

SILK ROAD

Meet Bruce Blakemore, a struggling young Geordie tech-head and the unlikeliest international criminal mastermind you can imagine.

From his base in Whitley Bay, Bruce and his Nan will find themselves sucked into an Underworld Wide Web of new-age pirates, local gangsters and tea-cosies.

Join a host of unforgettable characters in this 5-star pitch-black comedy for the Bitcoin generation by Alex Oates (BBC3, EastEnders E20, Old Vic New Voices).

After making history in 2014 as the first show ever funded by the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Silk Road returns to Live Theatre after its sell out run earlier this year, and West End transfer in August.

( HOW TO BUY DRUGS ONLINE) Written by

Alex Oates

Tue 27 Nov – Sat 1 Dec | 7.30pm Matinee: Sat | 2pm PRICE £10 – £14

Concessions Age Rating From £6

14+

Contains strong language and adult themes Meet The Writer FREE Post Show Talk & Q&A Thu 29 Nov (after 7.30pm show) Post show talks are recorded and available to listen again at www.live.org.uk/talks

THEATRE

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Directed by Dominic Shaw

Approx. 1hr, no interval

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MIXTAPE XMAS Part comedy sketch show and part music quiz, Mixtape is one of the funniest concepts around.

The Mixtapers bring their infamous sell out Christmas show back. Featuring a mash up of Mixtape favourites, from throughout the eras, as well as a stocking load of sketches inspired by classic Christmas tunes. Play in quiz teams to be in with the chance of winning one of the highly coveted Golden Mixtapes. Be sure to kick off this festive season with The Mixtapers. It’s the perfect night out for a Christmas party!

Presented by

THE SIX TWENTY

Wed 5 – Sat 8 Dec | 8pm PRICE

Concessions Age Rating

£12

£9

THEATRE

Approx. 2hrs with interval

14+

Supported by Live Theatre & Sunday for Sammy Trust

Festive fancy dress is always encouraged.

‘ A very special, unique and utterly brilliant show’

‘ An absolute corker of a night with a gaggle of mates’

NARC.

Ed Fringe Review

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Olivia

Henry A

LIVE THEATRE

Production

CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

Written by

Tamsin Daisy-Rees, Olivia Hannah, Henry Lawrence & Jamie Morren Directed by Joe Douglas & Graeme Thompson

World Premiere 18

www.live.org.uk

Tamsin A city at Christmas. A time of happiness and joy. But look a little closer behind the advent calander door and there is a world of festive stories untold.

This December, Live Theatre’s Associate Artists take us on a journey through all things Christmas.

Expect laughter, turkey, tears and sarcasm. Four plays by four writers celebrating this special time of year. The perfect Christmas boxset.

Tamsin Daisy-Rees, Olivia Hannah, Henry Lawrence, and Jamie Morren are all playwrights based in the North East and were discovered through Live Theatre’s artist development programme.

Jamie Thu 13 Dec – Sat 22 Dec | 8pm Matinees: Sat | 2pm PRICE £10 – £14

Concessions Age Rating From £6

14+

Meet the Writers FREE Post Show Talk & Q&A Tues 18 Dec (after 8pm show) Post show talks are recorded and available to listen again at www.live.org.uk/talks FREE Christmas Party Sat 22 Dec (after 8pm show)

THEATRE

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Approx. 2hrs with interval

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HOLD YOUR CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT AT LIVE THEATRE Why not come and see a show at Live Theatre for your Christmas night out with friends, family or colleagues?

Our great group offer means that if you book ten tickets for any of our plays, including Mixtape Xmas and Christmas Crackers, you’ll get the 11th ticket free.

Book a table before the shows at one of our nearby restaurants and choose from their special festive menus, or we can arrange for a buffet and drinks for your group in one of our private spaces before the show. After the show stay for a festive drink in Live Theatre’s cosy bar.

Call us on

(0191) 269 3493 or email us at

hires@live.org.uk for more information or to book

Our range of spaces from the theatre to historic rooms and outdoors in Live Garden are available to hire for special events and meetings all year round.

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Presented by

JOE C BROWN LIMITED & ANTHONY HOLLIS

THE SHY MANIFESTO Written by

Michael Ross Starring Theo Ancient

‘Fun, sparky and full of ideas’

The Stage (on Ross' They Won’t Kill You)

17 year old Callum is proud to be shy and he thinks you should be too, because what this noisy, crazy world needs is a bit more self-restraint.

The Shy Manifesto is bittersweet comedy drama about a boy who is fed up of being told to come out of his shell and features Theo Ancient who starred as Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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Tue 29 & Wed 30 Jan 2019 | 7.30pm PRICE £10 – £14

THEATRE

Concessions Age Rating From £6

12+

Approx. 1hr 15min, no interval

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L IVE THEATRE, TAMASHA & KILN THEATRE Production

APPROACHING EMPTY Written by

Ishy Din

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Forget friendship!

This is business. www.live.org.uk

Directed by Pooja Ghai

Lighting Design by David Plater

Designed by Rosa Maggiora

Composer & Sound Design by Arun Ghosh

Wed 6 – Sat 23 Feb 2019 | 7.30pm Matinees: Thu & Sat | 2pm Sun | 4pm PRICE £10 – £22

Concessions Age Rating From £6

14+

Contains strong language Meet the Writer FREE Post Show Talk Sat 9 Feb (after 2pm show) Post show talks are recorded and available to listen again at www.live.org.uk/talks In a scruffy minicab office, Mansha decides it’s time to create his own destiny and offers to buy the business from his lifelong friend Raf. As the realities of the state of the company slowly unravel, these two best friends must confront the difficulties of going into business with those closest to them.

Set in the North of England in the aftermath of Margaret Thatcher’s death, Approaching Empty is a compelling drama by award-winning playwright Ishy Din (Snookered, Best New Play at Manchester Theatre Awards), which lays bare the everyday struggles of a post-industrial generation of British men.

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THEATRE

Approx. 2hrs with interval

ON TOUR Kiln Theatre, London Wed 9 Jan – Sat 2 Feb 2019 UK Tour from Mar 2019

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LAKIN McCARTHY Presents

MARK THOMAS CHECK UP: OUR NHS @70 Written and Performed by

Mark Thomas Directed by Nicolas Kent

Mark Thomas is 54, the NHS is 70, UK national average life expectancy is 84.

Tue 5 – Thu 7 Mar 2019 | 8pm

If Mark makes it to 84 the NHS will be 100, what will they both look like?

£16

Based on a series of interviews with leading experts in the NHS and residencies in hospitals and surgeries, Thomas uses his own demise to explore the state we’re in. What’s going right, what’s going wrong and how does it get better?

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PRICE

THEATRE

Concessions Age Rating £12

16+

Approx. 1hr 30mins, no interval

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Presented by

BOX OF TRICKS

SPARKPLUG

Written by

David Judge

‘ He’s got two Dads, my lad. One’s black. That makes him black. I suppose.’

Manchester, 1982. Dave loves Rod Stewart, Julie and his Ford Capri. He’s all set for a new start.

Only Julie’s about to have someone else’s baby.

Is Dave ready to become a Dad even though he’s not the father?

An exploration of family, race, identity and love, SparkPlug is the story of a white man who becomes the adoptive father, mother and best friend of a mixed-race child, David. Inspired by autobiographical events and exploring the playwright’s background as an actor and spoken word artist, SparkPlug is a poetic, energetic oneman show that examines what family means in today’s society.

Shortlisted for the Alfred Fagon Best New Play of the Year 2017.

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Thu 14 – Sat 16 Mar 2019 | 7.30pm PRICE £10 – £14

Concessions Age Rating From £6

14+

Meet the Team FREE Post Show Talk Thu 14 Mar (after 7.30pm show) Post show talks are recorded and available to listen again at www.live.org.uk/talks

THEATRE

Approx. 1hr 10mins, no interval

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ELEVATOR FESTIVAL New plays by rising talent Elevator Festival returns with a week and a half of fantastic new plays from the North East and beyond.

These plays have been specially selected from writers and companies for their exceptional new ideas, and as ones to watch as the new generation of theatre-makers.

The festival will also have a number of participatory events including workshops, panel discussions and masterclasses delivered by leading industry professionals and covering the current debate topics from the world of new plays.

Look out for a full programme announcement nearer the time.

Thu 21 – Sat 30 Mar 2019 | 14+

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DON’T MISS SUMMER 2018

JESTERVAL

Mon 16 – Sun 29 Jul

The North East’s Premier Comedy Festival brings its vibrant and eclectic programme to Live Theatre for an action packed two weeks of side splitting comedy. From household names to hotly-tipped acts, the best local talent, and Edinburgh previews, don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the finest and most exciting comedians working in the UK today.

MINI MELA FREE drop in Suitable for all ages LIVE GARDEN

Photo: Anna Miller

Sun 22 Jul | 11am–3pm

An outdoor finale to Masala Festival with a blend of South Asian flavours for all the family, take part in colourful and vibrant arts, crafts, interactive storytelling, dhol drumming and lively performances and delicious Indian street food.

Part of GemArts Masala Festival – a mix and blend of the finest South Asian Arts & Culture.

GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE NORTH 2018 FREE drop in Suitable for all ages LIVE GARDEN

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Until Sun 9 Sep

As the Great Exhibition of the North Arts Trail passes through Live Garden, recreate the classic opening scene of North East film Billy Elliot and take a selfie as part of Northern Film & Media‘s Remake a Take trail. Take in atmospheric video installation by artists Jane and Louise Wilson: Suspended Island, presented by BALTIC, which weaves together film footage, songs, and interviews.

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LIVE MUSIC

Presented by

JUMPIN' HOT CLUB in association with

LIVE THEATRE All music gigs approx. 3hrs

Thu 1 Nov | 8pm £14

Fri 9 Nov | 8pm £12.50

STUDIO

STUDIO

ROBBIE FULKS + DANIEL MEADE

STEVE JAMES + LEE BATES

Nashville based Robbie Fulks is a twotime Grammy Award nominated singer, instrumentalist, recording artist, composer and songwriter. His early solo work helped define the ‘alternative country’ movement. Most recently his music is acoustic instrumentation with old-time rambles and reflections on love, the slings of time, and the troubles of common people.

Seattle based songster Steve James is a blues musician, a notable songwriter, one of the best modern bottleneck slide players, a storyteller and a compendium of interesting facts. In the world of contemporary acoustic and roots music, he’s earned his reputation with decades of tireless international touring, a stack of solo recordings, a funny, kinetic stage presence and an unmistakable style of playing and singing.

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Sun 9 Sep | 8pm £13

Fri 19 Oct | 8pm £13.50

STUDIO

STUDIO

THE HONEYCUTTERS + Support

Lyrically driven, the songs of the Asheville, NC based band Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters blend the band’s oldschool country roots attitude with their shared influences of rock and folk. Amanda is a storyteller by nature with an incredible band backing her.

Songwriters Double Bill with

JASON EADY + NATHAN BELL Classy classic country singer songwriter Jason Eady from Fort Worth makes his first ever UK visit and his Jumpin’ Hot Club debut.

His deceptively unassuming songs are crafted from a blend of acoustic guitar and rugged voice with lyrics culled from a story-filled life.

Iowa based Nathan Bell is known for his straightforward yet poetic lyrics, supported by master guitar playing.

Fri 23 Nov | 8pm £12.50

Fri 30 Nov | 8pm £12

STUDIO

STUDIO

DAN STUART + TOM HEYMAN

PETER BRUNTNELL SHOW + AL PERKINS

Musician and author Dan Stuart was the leader of Green on Red, a band associated with both LA’s Paisley Underground of the 1980’s and the beginning of the so-called Americana movement.

Peter Bruntnell is a singer songwriter with rare and mysterious qualities who has toured extensively with Son Volt, American Music Club and Richmond Fontaine. Peter’s biggest album success was Normal For Bridgwater which won him acclaim in North America but his restless musical spirit has seen him strike out in new directions with almost every subsequent album.

Tom Heyman’s relationship with rock and roll is long and deep. He started playing and recording in the 1980s with the acclaimed Philadelphia-based band Go To Blazes, later playing in Chuck Prophet’s band and as a solo artist.

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‘ One of the finest songwriters in Britain’ The Independent

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GET INVOLVED

CREATIVE

Live Theatre offers structured support and development to writers, artists and companies across four levels of Creative Opportunities.

Supported by the John Ellerman Foundation.

OPEN UNDERCROFT

Independent artists can join members of the creative team to talk about what’s on and creative opportunities at Live Theatre, and with visiting artists about their work. Pop in, do your work, read a play, have a chat.

Every 1st & 3rd Fri of the month from Fri 7 Sept | 11am – 4pm Drop in FREE

WRITERS FOR 10 MINUTES TO…

Submit an original 10 minute play that responds to, and is inspired by, the theme of Light it Up. Interpretation is left entirely to the writer. Selected scripts will be rehearsed over the weekend of Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 November and performed Sunday evening.

See page 13 for the details of the 10 Minutes to… Light it Up performance.

Deadline: 10am Mon 17 Sept Suitable for ages 16+

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WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW

Write Here, Write Now is a playwriting course aimed at young people of colour aged 16-25 who live in Tyne & Wear.

Explore storytelling and writing a play for the stage with Chinonyerem Odimba, Live Theatre’s Writer in Residence, and other guest theatre artists.

Open to any young person of colour aged 16-25 from Tyne & Wear interested in writing plays. It doesn’t matter if you have previous experience of writing or none at all.

Sat 22 Sept – Sat 24 Nov 11am – 2pm | 10 sessions FREE (spaces limited) Delivered in partnership with Freedom Studios, Bradford, Wake Waka, Northern Roots and Gem Arts. Funded by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation. This is a legacy project originally called Gben/Write! created in memory of Osa Omorogbe.

OPPORTUNITIES WOMEN & THE WORLD WEEKEND

After the success of the previous two workshops, actor and writer Tracy Gillman will unpick deep rooted questions about female characters on stage in an exploratory weekend of discussion and writing exercises. No previous writing experience is necessary.

Sat 29 & Sun 30 Sep 11am – 5pm FREE (booking essential) Suitable for ages 16+

SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS

INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING Learn key aspects of writing a play for the stage, including theatricality, character progression, dialogue and plot through a mixture of practical workshops and masterclasses. Led by Live Theatre’s Writer in Residence Chinonyerem Odimba, this is a friendly and informal course for writers at an early stage in their career.

Sat 22 Sep – Sat 24 Nov 3pm – 5pm | 10 sessions Deadline: Fri 31 Aug FREE (by application)

Live Theatre’s window for accepting unsolicited scripts will be open throughout the month of October.

For more details on all opportunities and how to apply see

www.live.org.uk/ creativeopportunities

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FOR SCHOOLS ‘ A wonderful opportunity to allow children to write creatively without any restrictions.’

Year 5/6 Teacher, St Patrick’s RC Primary, Ryhope

LIVE TALES STORY WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR KS2 FREE

The Fire Station, Sunderland Tue 10am – 12noon | 1pm – 3pm Thu 10am – 12noon

A dynamic and inspiring writing workshop where your class create a completely new story.

Live Theatre, Newcastle Thu 10am – 12noon | 1pm – 3pm Fri 10am – 12noon

Enjoy watching the children bubble with renewed enthusiasm and confidence in writing as they experience the freedom of creativity.

FREE (available term time only)

Talking bananas, ninja grandmas and flying turtles – all characters are welcome in the weird and wonderful adventure of a Live Tales story.

Come and find out what could burst from your class’s imagination.

100% of teachers visiting in 2017/18 said the session unlocked their pupils’ imaginations and helped develop the children’s confidence in creative writing.

For more information see www.live.org.uk/livetales

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Suitable for KS2 Classes 10 – 30 pupils Curriculum links to English & Creative Writing

Workshops through to July 2019 are available to book now.

To book your class visit call Live Theatre’s Box Office on

(0191) 232 1232

LIVE TALES WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR KS3 FREE

‘ They came back thinking I can do this. I can write… The boys particularly were very vocal about how much they enjoyed it.’

English Teacher, Kingsmeadow Community School

Live Theatre, Newcastle Wed | 9.30am–12noon FREE (available term time only) Suitable for KS3 Classes 15 pupils Curriculum links to English & Drama

This half day workshop both challenges confident writers and inspires writers in need of encouragement.

Pupils’ confidence in and enjoyment of creative writing is developed through a range of fast paced activities. Pupils explore character, delve into conflict and try their hand at playwriting.

Workshops through to July 2019 are available to book now.

To book your class visit call Live Theatre’s Box Office on

(0191) 232 1232

Live Theatre is proud to be part of the Artsmark Partnership Programme.

For more information on how Live Theatre can work with schools email

cypp@live.org.uk

Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools, accredited

by Arts Council England. Artsmark provides a clear framework for teachers to plan develop and evaluate arts culture and creativity across the curriculum.

School groups can take part in planned and bespoke post-show discussions, meet the director, meet the cast and backstage tours.

Live Theatre can support a school’s Artsmark journey, and help develop and strengthen arts provision.

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteers at Live Tales inspire and encourage young people to develop their imaginations and write stories.

They provide encouragement, one-to-one and in small groups, and help the children to improve their writing and storytelling. Volunteer illustrators create drawings to accompany the children’s stories. Some volunteers use their acting skills to act out the character of the centre’s editor.

Volunteers join a supportive, friendly environment and have a varied programme of social events and visits to see plays.

There are opportunities to volunteer at Live Tales writing workshops, either in Newcastle or at The Fire Station, Sunderland, as well as within the theatre.

See pages 32 & 33 for more information about our Live Tales workshops for KS2 and KS3 classes.

For more information see

www.live.org.uk/volunteer or email

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LIVE YOUTH THEATRE Live Theatre’s multi award winning Youth Theatre is preparing for its 21st Birthday.

The region’s largest FREE youth theatre has a lot to celebrate. As well as developing skills, building confidence and performing on the main stage, young people in our Youth Theatre work with some of the most exciting theatre makers and writers in the UK, as well as a few other surprises and secrets to be revealed.

Sessions take place at Live Theatre on the following dates and times: Monday

11 – 13 years

5pm – 7pm

17 – 25 years

7pm – 9pm

Tuesday

14 – 16 years

6pm – 8pm

Wednesday

14 – 16 years

6pm – 8pm

Thursday

11 – 13 years

5pm – 7pm

17 – 25 years

7pm – 9pm

Come and be part of Live’s Youth Theatre and help make its 21st year one to remember!

It’s FREE to join, and there are no auditions.

New applications for 2018/19 open: Mon 30 Jul Deadline: Fri 31 Aug Term begins: Mon 1 Oct

For more information and to apply see

www.live.org.uk/youththeatre

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BECOME A FRIEND OF LIVE THEATRE

The Friends of Live Theatre are a group of passionate supporters who play a key role in helping us nurture new writing, deliver world class plays and offer free arts programmes to children and young people.

Friends of Live Theatre receive the following benefits, including two brand new benefits this season:

• N EW VIP season launch reception - you’ll be the first to hear about what’s coming up in the new season • N EW Exclusive early booking period just for Friends • 2-for-1 tickets on selected shows • 10% off drinks at the Atrium Bar • Free ticket exchanges • Annual Friends reception • Annual Q&A event with Artistic Director an d guests • Regular bulletins on upcoming shows and events Our Friends benefits are all designed to enhance your experience at Live Theatre and offer you a peek behind the scenes.

Show your support for Live Theatre by joining our fabulous Friends for as little as £5 a month.

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OUR BEST FRIENDS ARE: Anthony Atkinson Jim Beirne Michael & Pat Brown Dorothy Braithwaite & Paul Callaghan George Caulkin Michael & Susan Chaplin Sue & Simon Clugson Helen Coyne Christine Elton David & Gita Faulkner Chris Foy Robson Green

Lee Hall John Josephs Graham Maddick Madelaine Newton Ian & Christine Shepherdson Margaret & John Shipley Shelagh Stephenson Sting Alan Tailford Graeme & Aly Thompson Paul & Julie Tomlinson Alison Walton Lucy Winskell

And others who wish to remain anonymous

P.S. A Friends membership is a great gift for the hard to buy for theatre lover in your life!

Join online today at

www.live.org.uk/friends or call us on

(0191) 269 3499

EATING & DRINKING

LIVE THEATRE’S BAR

THE BROAD CHARE

Enjoy a leisurely drink before or after the performance in Live Theatre’s Bar and Undercroft. Drinks from the bar can be taken into the theatre, and drinks and ice creams can be ordered for the interval.

A proper pub serving great beer and fantastic food. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for seven years running, The Broad Chare is the only pub in the city to feature in the Great Britain and Ireland Michelin Guide 2018.

CAFFÈ VIVO

A partnership between Live Theatre and 21 Hospitality Group, a proportion of its revenue is invested back into the work of Live Theatre.

Serves simple, authentic Italian food cooked with panache and passion. They also offer Express Lunch from £10 and a Pre-Theatre Fixed Price Set Menu.

29 Broad Chare, (0191) 232 1331 www.caffevivo.co.uk

25 Broad Chare, (0191) 211 2144 www.thebroadchare.co.uk

CHARTS

A great range of craft, local cask and world beers, ciders and wines, accompany great cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options.

A proportion of its revenue is invested back into the work of Live Theatre.

Charts is the new pub on the block, set to be an exciting destination for families during the day and grown-ups at night. Bringing back to life one of the Quayside’s most iconic buildings, with stunning views across the Tyne, it offers an exciting international food menu, a wide selection of fine wines and beers, great live music and art on the walls.

11–17 Broad Chare, (0191) 261 7385 www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

63 Quayside, (0191) 228 7989 www.pubculture.com

HEAD OF STEAM QUAYSIDE

Box Office (0191) 232 1232

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PLAN YOUR VISIT Cabaret & fixed seating

Over 60s

Side Seats*

Concession

GREEN

£26

£26

£18

£18

Peak demand

PURPLE

£22

£22

£15

£15

High demand

PINK

£18

£16

£12

£10

Mid-week/mid-demand /some matinees

BLUE

£14

£12

£10

from £6

Some previews/early matinees, off-peak/shorter performances

*where available

BOX OFFICE & TICKETS Box Office is open for in person and telephone bookings from Monday to Friday between 12 noon and 5.30pm and until 8pm when there is an evening performance.

Opening hours on Saturdays and Sundays vary, depending on the performance schedule. Live Theatre is normally closed on Bank Holidays.

Theatre performances have a colour classification on different nights with a range of prices depending on the type of seat that you choose. When booking by phone or in person, Box Office staff will discuss your choice of seating and ticket prices with you.

There are also a limited number of lower priced side seats available for theatre performances in the main theatre, which may have a restricted view.

Concession tickets*: Students, those aged 25 and under, those on unemployment or disability benefits, and freelancers can get concession discounts on theatre performances.

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Live’s Youth Theatre Members & Family Max Card holders: Get one £3 ticket for the young person, for selected performances subject to age suitability Carer Companions: If a carer companion is essential to enable an individual to access the theatre, a 2 for 1 ticket is available through Box Office in person or by phone.

Over 60s & Equity Card Holders: Receive £2 off selected theatre performances (excludes PURPLE and GREEN priced performances).

Group/teacher/tutor discount: For every 10 tickets bought for the same performance get one additional ticket free.

Exchanges: Tickets can only be exchanged for another performance of the same show, up to 24 hours before the performance. A fee of £1 per ticket (up to a maximum of £5 per transaction) applies. Exchanges are subject to availability and at Live Theatre’s discretion.

Collection: Tickets can be mailed out, at an extra charge of £1, or can be collected from the Box Office free of charge.

* Only one concession per ticket applies. Proof of eligibility for any concession will be required on collection of tickets.

www.live.org.uk

SIDE SEATS

SIDE SEATS

THEATRE

STUDIO

The Theatre, with a capacity of up to 170, offers unique surroundings in which to enjoy a performance – no one is ever far from the action. When booking tickets choose to sit in one of the three designated areas:

The Studio accommodates 60 people, either in seats and cabaret tables, or a raised bank of fixed seating. It is an intimate setting to see new plays or live music.

Cabaret seating: Chairs around tables offer an intimate view of the performance with a social atmosphere. The Cabaret area is situated directly in front of the stage and is unreserved. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the show to pick your seats.

Seats are unreserved, allocated on a firstcome-first-served basis when the doors open. It is recommended to arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the show to choose your seat. Located on the third floor, the Studio can be accessed via the lift and stairs.

Ground floor and Balcony: Has more traditional rows of fixed theatre seating. The two seats at each end of the rows on the ground floor may have a restricted view and are offered at slightly lower prices. Access to the balcony is on the first floor via the lift or stairs.

You can select your own seat when booking online for a performance in the theatre.

When making a booking please let our Box Office staff know of any access needs you have, so they can allocate the most appropriate seats.

Box Office (0191) 232 1232

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ASSISTED PERFORMANCES

OUR FACILITIES

Live Theatre offers a range of assisted performances aimed at improving the theatre experience for all our audience members. These services are marked with the appropriate symbol on the What’s On Calendar on pages 42 & 43 and are offered at no extra cost for service users and should not affect the performance for other audience members.

British Sign Language A BSL interpreter is positioned on or next to the stage to communicate in a non-verbal language.

Captioned The words spoken by the performers are displayed as text on a screen, on or next to the stage, similar to television subtitles.

Audio Described A live commentary of the action on stage is described through personal headphones, between words spoken by the characters.

Touch Tours To complement an audio described show, this is a hands-on tour of the set, describing props, costumes, characters and the visual style of the show, especially for visitors with visual impairments. Touch Tours are a separate event and have to booked separately. They usually take place an hour before the main performance.

Internal Hearing Aid Systems

An induction hearing loop system is available for all shows in the theatre for use with a visitors own hearing aid. The Theatre can also provide in ear monitors and receiver to amplify the sound on stage.

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Please let Box Office know when booking that you plan to use the assisted interpretation, so they can ensure that you are seated in the most appropriate place.

To request this brochure in a different format, find out more about assisted performances, or if you have any other questions, call Box Office on (0191) 232 1232 (Typetalk on 18001 232 1232), email tickets@live.org.uk or speak to a member of the Customer Services team.

See pages 42 & 43 to find out dates of assisted performances this season.

www.live.org.uk

HOW TO FIND US Live Theatre is based on Broad Chare, just off Newcastle’s Quayside and behind Newcastle Law Courts.

The Q3 Quaylink bus stops just 2 minutes walk away outside the Law Courts. The Theatre is a 10 minutes walk from the Metro at Monument, Central Station or Manors.

There is free parking after 5pm (6pm Sundays) in nearby car parks at Trinity Gardens and Sandgate.

MAP

Find out more at

Box Office (0191) 232 1232

www.live.org.uk/find 41

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2018 Mon 16 – Sun 29 July Sunday 22 July AUGUST 2018 Thursday 30 August Friday 31 August SEPTEMBER 2018 Saturday 1 September Sunday 9 September Wednesday 12 September Thursday 13 September Friday 14 September Saturday 15 September Saturday 15 September Sunday 16 September Tuesday 18 September Wednesday 19 September Thursday 20 September Thursday 20 September Friday 21 September Friday 21 September Saturday 22 September Saturday 22 September Saturday 22 September Sunday 23 September Friday 28 September Saturday 29 September Saturday 29 September Saturday 29 September Sunday 30 September OCTOBER 2018 Wednesday 3 October Thursday 4 October Friday 5 October Saturday 6 October Thursday 18 October Friday 19 October Friday 19 October Saturday 20 October Tuesday 23 October Wednesday 24 October Thursday 25 October Friday 26 October Saturday 27 October Sunday 28 October Tuesday 30 October Wednesday 31 October NOVEMBER 2018 Thursday 1 November Thursday 1 November Friday 2 November Saturday 3 November Sunday 4 November Tuesday 6 November Wednesday 7 November Thursday 8 November

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JULY 2018 – MARCH 19

Event Jesterval Comedy Festival GemArts Mini-Mela

Matinée Evening See www.live.org.uk/jesterval for line-up 11am –

Location VARIOUS LIVE GARDEN

Page P27 P27

Mixtape TimeHop Mixtape TimeHop

– –

8pm 8pm

THEATRE THEATRE

P3 P3

Mixtape TimeHop The Honeycutters Two Pints Two Pints Two Pints Heritage Building Tours Two Pints Two Pints Two Pints Two Pints Two Pints Where We Began Two Pints Where We Began Write Here Write Now 10 week course starts Introduction to Playwriting 10 week course starts Two Pints Two Pints Northumbria Students Showcase Women & the World Weekend Bismillah!

Northumbria Students Showcase Women & the World Weekend

– – – – – 11am, 1pm, 3pm – 4pm – – – – – – 11am 3pm – 4pm – 11am – – 11am

8pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm Booking opens Weds 1 Aug 7.30pm – 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm – – 7.30pm – 7.30pm – 6pm, 8.30pm 7.30pm –

THEATRE STUDIO THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE – THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE STUDIO THEATRE STUDIO STUDIO STUDIO THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE REHEARSAL ROOM STUDIO THEATRE REHEARSAL ROOM

P3 P29 P4/P5 P4/P5 P4/P5 – P4/P5 P4/P5 P4/P5 P4/P5 P4/P5 P6 P4/P5 P6 P30 P31 P4/P5 P4/P5 P7 P31 P8 P7 P31

Fans Fans Fans Fans Clear White Light Clear White Light Jason Eady + Nathan Bell Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light

– – – – – – – 2pm – – 2pm – 2pm 4pm –

8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm – 7.30pm 7.30pm

THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE STUDIO THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE

P9 P9 P9 P9 P10/P11 P10/P11 P29 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11

Clear White Light Robbie Fulks Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light Clear White Light

2pm – – 2pm 4pm – – 1pm

7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm – 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

THEATRE STUDIO THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE

P10/P11 P28 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11 P10/P11

KEY:

Audio Described Opening Night

2pm

British Sign Language Interpretation Party

Post Show Talk

Captioned Preview

Friends 241 Tickets

Touch Tour

NOVEMBER 2018 CONT. Event Friday 9 November Clear White Light Friday 9 November Steve James Saturday 10 November Clear White Light Tuesday 13 November It's Different for Girls Wednesday 14 November It's Different for Girls Thursday 15 November It's Different for Girls Sunday 18 November 10 Minutes to… Light it Up Tuesday 20 November don’t forget the birds Wednesday 21 November don’t forget the birds Thursday 22 November don’t forget the birds Friday 23 November don’t forget the birds Friday 23 November Dan Stuart Saturday 24 November don’t forget the birds Tuesday 27 November Silk Road Wednesday 28 November Silk Road Thursday 29 November Silk Road Friday 30 November Silk Road Friday 30 November Peter Bruntell DECEMBER 2018 Saturday 1 December Silk Road Wednesday 5 December Mixtape Xmas Thursday 6 December Mixtape Xmas Friday 7 December Mixtape Xmas Saturday 8 December Mixtape Xmas Thursday 13 December Christmas Crackers Friday 14 December Christmas Crackers Saturday 15 December Christmas Crackers Tuesday 18 December Christmas Crackers Wednesday 19 December Christmas Crackers Thursday 20 December Christmas Crackers Friday 21 December Christmas Crackers Saturday 22 December Christmas Crackers Saturday 22 December 2018 – Tuesday 1 January 2019 JANUARY 2019 Tuesday 29 January The Shy Manifesto Wednesday 30 January The Shy Manifesto FEBRUARY 2019 Wednesday 6 February Approaching Empty Thursday 7 February Approaching Empty Thursday 7 February Approaching Empty Friday 8 February Approaching Empty Saturday 9 February Approaching Empty Sunday 10 February Approaching Empty Tuesday 12 February Approaching Empty Wednesday 13 February Approaching Empty Thursday 14 February Approaching Empty Friday 15 February Approaching Empty Saturday 16 February Approaching Empty Sunday 17 February Approaching Empty Tuesday 19 February Approaching Empty Wednesday 20 February Approaching Empty Thursday 21 February Approaching Empty Friday 22 February Approaching Empty Saturday 23 February Approaching Empty MARCH 2019 Tuesday 5 March Mark Thomas Wednesday 6 March Mark Thomas Thursday 7 March Mark Thomas Thursday 14 March SparkPlug Friday 15 March SparkPlug Saturday 16 March SparkPlug

Matinée – – 2pm – – – – – – 2pm – – 2pm – – – – –

Location THEATRE STUDIO THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE STUDIO THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE STUDIO

Page P10/P11 P28 P10/P11 P12 P12 P12 P13 P14/P15 P14/P15 P14/P15 P14/P15 P29 P14/P15 P16 P16 P16 P16 P29

2pm 7.30pm – 8pm – 8pm – 8pm – 8pm 8pm – 8pm – 2pm 8pm 8pm – – 8pm 2pm 8pm – 8pm 8pm 2pm Christmas Live Theatre closed

THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE –

P16 P17 P17 P17 P17 P18/P19 P18/P19 P18/P19 P18/P19 P18/P19 P18/P19 P18/P19 P18/P19 –

– –

7.30pm 7.30pm

THEATRE THEATRE

P21 P21

– – – – 2pm 4pm – – 2pm – 2pm 4pm – – 1pm – 2pm

7.30pm 2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm – 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm – 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE

P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23 P22/P23

8pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE

P24 P24 P24 P25 P25 P25

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Evening 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm

2pm

Tickets: B LUE £10 – £14, concessions from £6 PINK £12 – £18, concs from £10 PURPLE £15 – £22, concs from £15 GREEN, £26, concs from £18 See page 38 for pricing information

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