Inheritance Flyer

The Artistic Team

Free Event

The Cast

Free Event

Wednesday 3 to Saturday 27 November 2010

This premiere production is the first for Live Theatre from this artistic team: Mike Packer is the writer of the hit comedy The Dysfunckshonalz! (soon to be a feature film and set to open shortly in the West End). Lisa Goldman is the former Artistic Director of The Soho Theatre and new writing company The Red Room.

Saturday 13 November, 5pm

Local actress Melanie Hill (Joe Maddison’s War, Bread & Auf Wiedersehen Pet) will be taking to the stage alongside David Hargreaves (Pub Quiz is Life, On the Shore of the Wide World & RSC) who plays the lead role of Harry. Harry’s sons are played

by Matthew Wait (Casualty) and Steven Hillman (Emmerdale). The family is completed by Martina Laird (Casualty & RSC).

Thursday 25 November, 5pm

Live Theatre presents The World Premiere of

Meet the Writer and Director Join Max Roberts, Artistic Director at Live Theatre, writer Mike Packer and director Lisa Goldman and take the opportunity to ask questions about the production and the inspiration for the play.

“I’m really pleased to introduce two new creative associates to Live Theatre: writer Mike Packer and director Lisa Goldman. With Inheritance, we aim to re-affirm Live’s commitment to developing new creative partnerships with some of the country’s most exciting theatre practitioners and to help to produce a piece of work that is both personally affecting and universally resonant.”

Meet the Cast Join director Lisa Goldman and members from the cast as they talk about the process of bringing Mike’s play to life. They will also be answering questions from the audience.

By Mike Packer

Both events are free but tickets must be booked via Live Theatre’s box office on (0191) 232 1232. Places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment.

All events will last approximately 1 hour.

Max Roberts, Artistic Director at Live Theatre

Image: Matthew Wait, David Hargreaves & Martina Laird

Image: David Hargreaves, Steven Hillman & Melanie Hill

A comic, timely family drama for anyone who’s ever been in debt Tickets: £12 to £18 Box office: (0191) 232 1232 Book online: www.live.org.uk

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Ticket Information Preview Be amongst the first to see a new show during the preview period at a discounted price. Students are eligible for a £10 ticket for the preview performance.

Opening Night Celebrate the official first night of a production when there’s always an air of excitement in the theatre.

Pay What You Can £PWYC PWYC performances offer a great opportunity to see a show at a price you can afford. Tickets for Sunday PWYC performances go on sale at midday the Friday before. A maximum of 4 tickets can be booked per transaction.

Inheritance Do you have friends or family that find it hard to hear or see?

Live Theatre offers a range of assisted performances throughout the year aimed at improving the theatre experience for all audience members.

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To find out more about assisted performances please visit www.live.org.uk/assistedperformances

Wednesday 3 November to Saturday 27 November Writer Mike Packer Director Lisa Goldman Designer Ben Stones Lighting Designer Philip Gladwell Sound Designer Matt McKenzie AV Design Paul Aziz Harry’s had some bad news from the doctor and he’s worried. Worried that, because of his life-long political convictions, he hasn’t got anything to leave to his sons and grandchildren. So, by joining the property owning democracy, Harry thinks he’s helping everyone out.

Then the economic downturn gets in the way.

Inheritance is a comic, timely family drama for anyone who’s ever been in debt.

Location & Travel Information DATES: Wed 3 to Sat 27 Nov TICKETS: £12 to £18 LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes SUITABILITY: 16+ contains strong language and scenes of an adult nature

Public Transport Live Theatre is a 10 minute walk from Central Station, Monument and Manors Metro Stations. The Quay Link bus service runs every 10 minutes during the day and every 20 minutes during the evening until midnight providing a safe and easy way of getting to and from the Theatre. Call Traveline on 0871 200 2233 for more travel information.

Parking There is a car park in the Trinity Gardens complex 50 metres up the road from the Theatre, which can be accessed from City Road and Trinity Gardens. This is a secure 24 hour car park and costs 70p per hour and is free after 5pm from 25 Oct. There is limited on street parking on Broad Chare and additional car parks nearby.

PERFORMANCES: Tues to Sat, 7.30pm MATINEES: Sat 13 Nov & Thurs 25 Nov, 2pm £PWYC: Sun 21 Nov, 4pm

KEY Parking Quaylink Stops Metro Station

Wed 3 Nov, 7.30pm Thurs 4 Nov, 7.30pm

This leaflet can be made available in a range of formats.

Call (0191) 232 1232 with your request.

Thurs 18 Nov, 7.30pm Wed 24 Nov, 7.30pm Thurs 25 Nov, 6.15pm Thurs 25 Nov, 7.30pm

Front cover image: (clockwise from bottom left) Melanie Hill, Matthew Wait, Martina Laird, Steven Hillman & David Hargreaves

For tickets and information call (0191) 232 1232

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To book online visit www.live.org.uk

Image: David Hargreaves

Live Theatre Broad Chare, Quayside Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ www.live.org.uk

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