Live Theatre Season Brochure Jun - Dec 2017

JUNDEC 2017

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4-13 LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

World-class new plays produced by Live Theatre and with other leading companies 14-15 PLAYS BY AND WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

A three day festival created and performed by Live’s Youth Theatre 16-17 LIVE LAB Exciting emerging new work and creative opportunities for artists 18-20 VISITING THEATRE

New plays from other regional and national companies 21-23 LIVE MUSIC Visiting musicians play in our intimate theatre spaces 24 OUTDOOR EVENTS Free events in Live Garden 25 LIVE COMEDY Leading comedians preview their Edinburgh shows 26-27 LIVE THEATRE ON TOUR Live Theatre productions on tour elsewhere in the UK 28-30 FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Creative opportunities for children and young people 31-32 GET INVOLVED How to volunteer or become a Friend of Live Theatre 33 OUR SPACES Visit Live Garden or hire one of Live Theatre’s indoor or outdoor spaces

LIVE THEATRE IS VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF:

34-37 PLAN YOUR VISIT How to find us, tickets, seating and further information

The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust, Gillian Dickinson Trust, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Sir James Knott Trust, MACSunderland Music Arts and Culture Trust, The R.W. Mann Trust, The Monument Trust, The Shears Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation and The Wolfson Foundation.

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What’s on day by day

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COVER PHOTO: THE TERMINAL VELOCITY OF SNOWFLAKES, 2016. SEE PAGES 12 & 13.

Welcome to our June to December 2017 season

I’m delighted our new co-production, No Dogs, No Indians, extends Live Theatre’s involvement in GemArts Masala Festival in July, and that the Mini Mela returns to Live Garden after its success last year. Live’s Youth Theatre take over the whole building and garden in August for a three day festival of imaginative performances on the theme of Heroes, Villains and Mortals.

We continue our long relationship with Open Clasp to present Rattle Snake, premiering here in September before transferring to York Theatre Royal and Soho Theatre, London.

We are also delighted to be co-producing the world premiere of Goth Weekend with Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

From the Sky to Your Hands, in which Joana Geronimo, a former member of Live’s Youth Theatre tells of her experiences arriving in Newcastle as a refugee, is our contribution to the city-wide Martin Luther King Festival. We are delighted to bring back Nina Berry’s stunning debut play, The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes, in November after its sell out success and critical acclaim last year.

Our work is also on tour nationally. Our hit production of The Red Lion, written by Patrick Marber transfers to Trafalgar Studios, London. After its Olivier Award success Lee Hall’s Our Ladies, originally produced by Live Theatre and National Theatre of Scotland, continues its West End run at the Duke of York’s Theatre, London until early September presented by Sonia Friedman Productions, and Mobile, a digital and intimate show in a caravan produced with The Paper Birds and originally commissioned

by Live Theatre, tours nationally.

From September Live Tales, our story writing centre will offer three creative writing sessions a week for KS2 classes. We will also be part of an exciting participatory project, to launch the Fire Station in Sunderland’s Music Arts and Cultural Quarter in November.

Max Roberts Emeritus Artistic Director, Live Theatre Corporate Partners

Educational Partners

Funders

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WEDNESDAY 19 & THURSDAY 20 JULY, 7.30PM

NO DOGS, NO INDIANS

THEATRE Approx. 2hrs, incl. interval Suitable for ages 14+, contains mild swearing and scenes of violence JULY Wed 19 Thu 20

7.30pm TALK 7.30pm

£10-£14, over 60s £12, other concs £6

Co-commissioned by Live Theatre, GemArts, Brighton Festival, Southbank Centre, Writers’ Centre Norwich and Norwich Arts Centre Produced by Penned in the Margins Written by Siddhartha Bose Directed by Russell Bender

Occupied Bengal, 1932, a young woman named Pritilata Waddedar is preparing to lead a team of revolutionaries to attack a whites only club in Chittagong, an act of defiance that will end in taking her own life. The sign above the club reads ‘No Dogs, No Indians’.

Decades later, Shyamal Chatterjee is an aspiring intellectual born into post-independence Kolkata. He is in love with all things British, from Shakespeare to cricket and The Beatles. But, as he contemplates the past and imagines his children’s future, he begins to question his own identity.

2017, 70 years after independence. Ananda Chatterjee returns from London on the news of his father’s death.

In the New India he encounters steel magnates, supermodels and tech millionaires but behind the gloss of success, he is haunted by ghosts from India’s past – and from his own.

POST SHOW TALK

Meet the Team

WED 19 JUL (after 7.30pm show) Vikas Kumar, Director, GemArts, Gez Casey, Literary Manager, Live Theatre and the cast discuss issues raised in the play.

FREE, with ticket for that evening’s show Suitable for Artsmark visits.

‘An extraordinary odyssey’ BBC Radio 4 on Siddhartha Bose’s Kalagora

Marking the 70th anniversary of Independence, these intertwining stories explore the effects and legacy of the British in India in a powerful new play by poet and playwright Siddhartha See P24 for Bose (Kalagora) and is part of information on the GemArts Masala Festival.

Mini Mela also part of Masala Festival at Live Theatre.

KEY TO SYMBOLS TALK Post Show Talk

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THURSDAY 21 - SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

RATTLE SNAKE World Premiere Produced by Open Clasp and Live Theatre in association with York Theatre Royal Written by Catrina McHugh Directed by Charlotte Bennett

A story with no ending; a chance meeting with one man changes the lives of two women forever. Now they both live trying to predict the unpredictable.

THEATRE Approx. 1hr Suitable for ages 13+ SEPTEMBER Thu 21 7.30pm P 241 Fri 22 7.30pm P Sat 23 2pm P 241 7.30pm P Tue 26 7.30pm O Wed 27 7.30pm Thu 28 2pm 7.30pm Fri 29 7.30pm TALK Sat 30 2pm 7.30pm £10-£14, over 60s £12, other concs £6 £12-£18, over 60s £16, other concs £10

Rattle Snake is an epic tale, based on real life stories of women who have faced and survived coercive controlling domestic abuse.

Continuing a long association between Live Theatre and Open Clasp, this sharp, moving and unflinching new play is from the company behind the hugely successful Key Change which premiered at Live Theatre before winning The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award in 2015 and featuring as a New York Times Critics’ Pick in 2016.

Coinciding with the change in UK law in 2015 making coercive control in relationships a crime, Rattle Snake was originally commissioned by Durham University and Durham Constabulary and funded by Durham PCC and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and is used in the training of frontline police officers.

POST SHOW TALK

Meet the Team

FRI 29 SEPT (after 7.30pm show) Find out about the making of the play with the cast and creative team.

FREE, with ticket for that evening’s show Suitable for Artsmark visits.

Rattle Snake will tour to York Theatre Royal from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 October and Soho Theatre from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 October.

KEY TO SYMBOLS P Preview Performance O Opening Night 241 Friends 241 TALK Post Show Talk BSL Please see page 35 for information on our assisted performances.

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WEDNESDAY 11 - SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER

GOTH WEEKEND World Premiere Co-produced by Live Theatre and Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Written by Ali Taylor Directed by Paul Robinson Designed by Helen Coyston Lighting Design by Tigger Johnson Sound Design by Paul Stear

THEATRE Approx. 2hrs Suitable for ages 16+ OCTOBER Wed 11 7.30pm P 241 Thu 12 7.30pm O Fri 13 7.30pm Sat 14 2pm TALK 241 7.30pm PARTY Tue 17 7.30pm TALK Wed 18 7.30pm Thu 19 2pm 7.30pm TALK Fri 20 7.30pm Sat 21 2pm 7.30pm Sun 22 4pm Tue 24 7.30pm Wed 25 7.30pm Thu 26 1pm 2pm 7.30pm Fri 27 7.30pm Sat 28 2pm 7.30pm PARTY £14-£10, over 60s £12, other concs £6 £18-£12, over 60s £16, other concs £10 £22-£15, other concs £15

“You can’t be a Goth, Dad. Your name is Kenneth.”

Ella wants her recently bereaved dad Ken to get out more. To meet people. To start dating again. Then Belinda comes along. She’s a newly single singer in Belle Epoque, a Geordie Goth band, with her disgruntled teenage son Simon (a.k.a. “Bram”) on keyboards. She’s a disaster. For Ella.

Ken has had his head turned and his wardrobe will never be the same again. Worse for Ella, Belinda and Bram, arriving in a customised purple hearse, move in to rehearse for a gig at Goth Weekend in Whitby.

In this hilarious and poignant comedy with music, Ella has to wrestle with her own dilemmas, decide whether to sabotage plans for the band, and Ken and Belinda’s Goth happiness…

Goth Weekend features Jessica Johnson, most recently seen in Key Change, and Live Theatre debuts by actors Sean McKenzie, Amy Trigg and Gurjeet Singh.

‘Poignantly funny…grittily poetic and thrillingly imaginative’

HHHH The Times on Cotton Wool by Ali Taylor winner of the Meyer Whitworth Award.

POST SHOW EVENTS

Meet the Writer Talk

SAT 14 OCT (after 2pm show) Ali Taylor talks about writing the play.

Goth Weekend Party

SAT 14 OCT (after 7.30pm show) Mr Drayton of Record Player fame DJs music with a Goth influence.

Meet the Cast Talk

TUE 17 OCT (after 7.30pm show) The cast discuss bringing the play to the stage.

Goth Identity & Subcultures THU 19 OCT (after 7.30pm show) A panel discussion with Dr Claire Nally, Senior Lecturer in 20th Century English Literature.

Hallowe’en Closing Party

SAT 28 OCT (after 7.30pm show) Fancy dress Hallowe’en party in Live Theatre’s bar.

All talks are suitable for Artsmark visits.

All events FREE, with a ticket for that evening’s performance.

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WEDNESDAY 8 - SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER

FROM THE SKY TO YOUR HANDS

THEATRE Approx. 1hr Suitable for ages 13+, contains strong language NOVEMBER Wed 8 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 2pm

7.30pm P 7.30pm O TALK 7.30pm 7.30pm

£10-£14, over 60s £12, other concs £6

World Premiere A Live Theatre Production Told by Joana Geronimo Written by by Juliana Mensah Directed by Paul James Designed by Alison Ashton

“I tell him that you don’t know what I have been through… for us to be here. You have to work hard. Nothing comes from the sky to your hands…”

Joana came to Newcastle with her baby son Osvaldo from Angola in 2003.

In 2008 Joana took part in From Home To Newcastle, a Live Theatre verbatim piece about asylum seekers and refugees. Almost ten years later this new play catches up with Joana – how have things changed for her and her family, including Osvaldo, now a typical Geordie teenager?

POST SHOW TALK

Meet the Creative Team

THU 9 NOV (after 7.30pm show) Joana, the writer, director and cast discuss bringing Joana’s story to the stage and issues raised in the play with representatives from charities that work with refugees in the region.

FREE, with ticket for that evening’s show Suitable for Artsmark visits.

Performed by Joana herself alongside actors from Live’s Youth Theatre, From the Sky to Your Hands tells, in their own words and with music and humour, a story of parenthood, longing and belonging.

Part of the Freedom City Festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of the award of an honorary doctorate by Newcastle University to Martin Luther King, the show touches on festival themes of racism, poverty and freedom.

KEY TO SYMBOLS P Preview Performance O Opening Night TALK Post Show Talk

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WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER

THE TERMINAL VELOCITY OF SNOWFLAKES A Live Theatre Production Written by Nina Berry Directed by Graeme Thompson Designed by Luke Robson Original Music by Anguaji Music

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? How the water vapour keeps on condensing and where the snowflake falls is what determines the way the snowflake looks when it lands on your coat sleeve. The way they can arrange themselves is almost infinite. So, you know, nobody can say for absolute certain but the likelihood of two snowflakes being identical is next to impossible.

Rosie and Charlie are two people in many places. From youth to old age, from Trafalgar Square to Chillingham Road, The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes takes a touching look at what it means to grow up, fall in love and how the tiniest, most seemingly insignificant detail can change eternity. Or then again maybe not. A play about fate, friendship and snowflakes.

Nina Berry’s debut play returns after a sell-out run and critical acclaim in 2016. Nina is a graduate of Live Theatre’s Introduction to Playwriting Course and Live Writers’ Group and her previous short play Words with Love was part of Rendezvous (2015).

‘An exquisite, adorable, debut.’

HHHHH The Guardian

STUDIO Approx. 2hrs Suitable for ages 16+ NOVEMBER Wed 22 Thu 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 2pm 241 Tue 28 Wed 29 Thu 30 2pm DECEMBER Fri 1 Sat 2 2pm Sun 3 4pm TALK Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 2pm Fri 8 Sat 9 2pm Sun 10 4pm Tue 12 Wed 13 Thu 14 2pm Fri 15 Sat 16 2pm

7.30pm P 241 7.30pm O 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 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm PARTY

£10-£14, over 60s £12, other concs from £6 £12-£18, over 60s £16, other concs £10

POST SHOW EVENTS

Meet the Creative Team Talk

SUN 3 DEC (after4pm show) Writer Nina Berry discusses the making of the play with director Graeme Thompson and the cast.

Suitable for Artsmark visits.

Closing Party

SAT 16 DEC (after 7.30pm show) A special closing party after the final performance.

All events FREE, with a ticket for that evening’s performance.

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PLAYS BY AND WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

FRIDAY 11 - SUNDAY 13 AUGUST

FRI 11 - SUN 13 AUG

YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL HEROES, VILLAINS AND MORTALS

HEROES, VILLAINS AND MORTALS OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

Created and performed by Heroes, Villains and Mortals is a complete takeover of Live Live’s Youth Theatre Theatre spaces by young people for a three day festival with an exciting mix of imaginative theatre, stand-up What does it mean to be comedy, play readings and outdoor performances. a hero, villain or plain old The talented team of young performers and writers drawn mortal in the 21st century? from Live’s Youth Theatre will creatively respond to the This outdoor explosion of theme of Heroes, Villains and Mortals and tackle the short plays combines visual complexities of being a human being in the modern world. storytelling, characters

FRI 11 AUG Outdoor Performances Outdoor Performances SAT 12 AUG Plays by Young Writers Outdoor Performances Plays & Sketches SUN 13 AUG Plays by Young Writers Stand-Up Comedy Outdoor Performances Plays & Sketches

4pm 6pm 4pm 6pm 7.30pm 2pm 4pm 6pm 7.30pm

SAVE 25% WITH AN ALL DAY TICKET* SATURDAY (3 perfs) £11, concs £9, Youth Theatre Members £5 SUNDAY (4 perfs) £15, concs £13.50, Youth Theatre Members £7 *All day tickets are only available from Box Office in person or by phone.

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and lots of energy using the fantastic outdoor performance space of Live Garden as a backdrop.

These short performances will be brought to life in just ten days in a creative collaboration between young people and regional theatre makers.

LIVE GARDEN Approx. 50mins Suitable for ages 8+ FREE, This outdoor event is weather dependent

PLAYS BY AND WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

SAT 12 & SUN 13 AUG

SAT 12 & SUN 13 AUG

SUN 13 AUG 4PM

HEROES, VILLAINS HEROES, VILLAINS HEROES, VILLAINS AND MORTALS AND MORTALS AND MORTALS PLAYS BY YOUNG STAND-UP COMEDY PLAYS & SKETCHES WRITERS Written by Steve Byron, Zoe Cooper, Laura Lindow, Lee Mattinson and Tracy Whitwell Performed by members of Live’s Youth Theatre

Be prepared to laugh, cry and be surprised in an evening of new short plays written by professional writers especially for the festival. Performed by a talented young cast from Live’s Youth Theatre, these performances delve into the minds of heroes, villains and mortals.

THEATRE Approx. 1hr Suitable for ages 11+ £8, concs £6, Youth Theatre Members £3

An afternoon of short ten minute plays by young playwrights which give their insights into heroes, villains and mortals.

Written by young people from Live Theatre’s Young Writers’ Group, these fresh new plays are delivered script-in-hand by professional actors in the intimate setting of Live Tales.

LIVE TALES Approx. 45mins Suitable for ages 11+ £6, Youth Theatre Members £3

Written and performed by members of Live’s Youth Theatre

An adrenaline-fuelled afternoon of side-splitting comedy with young comedians of the future.

Youth Theatre members have devised their own original stand-up routines working with award-winning comedian, John Scott, and perform their own unique take on heroes, villains and mortals, in front of an audience for the very first time.

STUDIO Approx. 1hr 20mins, incl interval Suitable for ages 11+ £8, concs £6, Youth Theatre Members £3

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LIVE LAB: TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Live Theatre is the home of new theatre in the North East and Live Lab is the creative space that allows it to flourish.

In Live Lab audiences can see new theatre being created, as writers and theatre makers test bed their work, and join workshops and discussions on theatre making.

Live Lab is Live Theatre’s talent development programme providing creative opportunities, mentoring and support for playwrights and theatre makers from the North East and beyond at all stages of their careers.

SATURDAY 15 JULY 10AM-5PM

SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

THINKING OUTSIDE THE HATBOX WORKSHOP

10 MINUTES TO… SHINE BRIGHT

In theatre women’s conflicts are often expressed through their relationships and their place in the world. How do female characters break away from these situations and limitations to become more than the sum of their physical capabilities and frailties?

10 Minutes to… brings more of the best short plays by the most exciting new voices.

This workshop, led by poet, actor and writer Tracy Gillman, will create an inspiring and challenging dialogue between a diverse collection of women writers, theatre makers and practitioners.

Writers are selected from an open call out in August.

STUDIO

Over the course of one exhilarating and action packed weekend, a selection of 10 minute plays are produced and performed based on the theme of Shine Bright.

THEATRE Approx. 1hr Suitable for ages 14+ £6

Approx. 7hrs Suitable for ages 14+ FREE, booking essential

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LIVE LAB: TALENT DEVELOPMENT

SATURDAY 11 & SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER 10AM - 5PM

SUNDAY 26 NOVEMBER 11AM-4PM SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER 11AM-4PM

BECOME A PLAYWRIGHT INTRODUCTORY WEEKEND COURSE

ACTORS STUDIO SESSIONS

Learn key elements of writing for the stage including narrative and theatrical development, character progression and structure in Live Theatre’s popular weekend playwriting course led by Live Theatre’s Literary Manager.

Develop acting skills for the stage in this one day workshop led by Paul James, Live Theatre’s Senior Creative Associate. Focusing on working from text, participants will gain valuable insight into creating characters and bringing them to life.

Live Theatre is committed to nurturing new writers as well as writers who are keen to convert their existing writing skills to the stage.

Recent course graduates who have all had work produced on Live Theatre’s stages include Nina Berry, whose debut play The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes returns to Live Theatre this winter, Alison Carr who received Writer of the Year at Journal Culture Awards 2017 for Iris, and Paddy Campbell writer of Wet House and Day of The Flymo.

Are you an actor aged 17 to 25? Want to brush up on your technique?

Deadline for applications: Mon 9 Oct Successful applicants notified: Mon 16 Oct REHEARSAL ROOM 5 hrs Suitable for actors aged 17 to 25 FREE, by application, limited places

For more information and details on how to apply see www.live.org.uk/livelab Deadline for applications: Sun 1 Oct Successful applicants notified: Fri 6 Oct STUDIO Approx. 7hrs Suitable for ages ?+ FREE, limited places

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FRIDAY 28 JULY 7.30PM

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LISTS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

Approx. 1hr Suitable for ages 14+

Presented and performed by fanSHEN

£10, £8 concs

Things I pretend to be interested in Times my 8 year old self would be proud of me Places I would hide a body This is a show composed entirely of crowd-sourced lists, from all kinds of people in all kinds of places – including from the audience as they queue up to take their seats.

In Lists…, the ordinary and the extraordinary, the profound and the ridiculous sit playfully side by side.

Includes: laughs, music, sad times, romance, some dancing, a look at the world through other people’s eyes, fish sticks.

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7.30pm

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THURSDAY 14 - SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 8PM

MIXTAPE: CHRISTMAS Presented by The Six Twenty Part sketch show and part music quiz, Mixtape is hilarious bite-sized comedy inspired by music.

Classic sketches from a mix of popular music genres are performed alongside festive sketches inspired by popular Christmas tunes. Only the lyrics from the song are used to form the script and the running time of the sketch can’t be longer than the track that inspired it.

Guess the songs, bands and artists that inspire the sketches, and have the chance to win one of the highly coveted Golden Mixtapes. Festive fancy dress is highly encouraged.

THEATRE Approx. 1hr 45 mins, incl. interval Contains some adult content DECEMBER Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16

8pm 8pm 8pm PARTY

£10, £8 concs POST SHOW EVENT

Christmas Closing Party

SAT 16 DEC (after 8pm show) Join us for a special Christmas party in Live Theatre’s Bar. FREE, with a ticket for that evening’s performance.

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THURSDAY 13 JULY 8PM

SCRATCH NIGHT Created and performed by Northumbria University Theatre and Performance MA students

STUDIO Approx. 2hrs Suitable for ages 14+ £6

Experience fresh new ideas for the stage in a Scratch Night of new work in development from Northumbria University Theatre and Performance MA students.

FRIDAY 15 & SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

FINAL SHOWCASE Created and performed by Northumbria University Theatre and Performance MA students Two exhilarating evenings showcasing work created by exciting young theatre makers of the future. Different short plays and experimental pieces will be performed each evening as Northumbria University Theatre and Performance MA students bring their final performances to Live Theatre’s main stage.

These events by Theatre and Performance MA students are presented as part of the creative partnership between Live Theatre and Northumbria University.

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THEATRE Approx. 2hrs Suitable for ages 14+ One performance £6, £10 for both nights

LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC Watch some of the best musicians play in Live’s main Theatre and intimate Studio spaces.

TUE 11 JUL 8PM

SAT 15 JUL 8PM

AN EVENING WITH NASHVILLE SONGWRITER

THE CAFFREYS

WILL HOGE (USA)

Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club in association with Live Theatre Will Hoge, a native of Franklin, Tennessee, explores deep into both his country and rock ‘n’ roll roots.

An extremely prolific songwriter, Hoge has penned countless songs, some for him, some for others, including a cowritten No.1 country hit Even If It Breaks Your Heart for Eli Young Band.

STUDIO Approx. 3hrs £12

The Caffreys need no introduction to any discerning North East music lover. They have earned a formidable reputation based on heartfelt and uplifting original songs, incredible musicianship, dynamic live performances and – at the core of The Caffreys sound – astonishing close harmonies.

The Caffreys create a sound which is variously rocky, rootsy, folky and always engaging.

THEATRE Approx. 3hrs £12

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THU 28 SEP 8PM

FRI 13 OCT 8PM

WED 18 OCT 8PM

LAURA CORTESE & RICHARD SMITH (UK) SHANNON DANCE CARDS (USA) + SUPPORT MCNALLY & + HELEN MACOOKERYBOOK FRIENDS (USA) Presented by Jumpin’ (UK) Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club in association with Live Theatre Laura Cortese and The Dance Cards’ music is a stylish mix of lyrical folk music backed by grooves that alternately inspire Cajun two-stepping and rock ‘n’ roll swagger.

STUDIO Approx. 3hrs £12.50

Hot Club in association with Live Theatre

Richard started playing the guitar at age 5 and over the years his style has combined classical music, jazz, the gypsy style of Django Reinhardt, bluegrass, ragtime and the blues to Sousa marches. Richard is now renowned worldwide for his mastery of the instrument and for his knock-out entertaining show.

STUDIO Approx. 3hrs £12.50

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+ SUPPORT

Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club in association with Live Theatre From Long Island, Shannon McNally became a performing singer, songwriter and guitarist in college, signed with Capitol Records and has supported Stevie Nicks and Ryan Adams. She moved to New Orleans soaking up that city’s music, culminating in her 2013 tribute album to singer songwriter Bobby Charles, Small Town Talk.

STUDIO Approx. 3hrs £13

LIVE MUSIC

SAT 18 NOV 8PM

SAT 2 DEC 8PM

FRI 8 DECEMBER 8PM

JIM WHITE (USA) +

AN EVENING WITH

THE CAFFREYS’ CHRISTMAS BASH

CICADA RHYTHM (USA)

Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club in association with Live Theatre Singer songwriter Jim White first came to prominence after he was featured in the 1998 film Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus.

White’s live shows can be characterised as offbeat, blending his playlist with open discussion with the audience, anecdotal storytelling derived from his own life experiences, all of which is typically humorous and insightful.

THE VOICES OF VIRTUE GOSPEL CHOIR Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club in association with Live Theatre Regarded as one of the North’s leading gospel choirs, members of Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir are drawn from churches across the North East. Their repertoire includes classic and contemporary gospel songs as well as songs from the civil rights era.

A Christmas knees up like no other, The Caffreys promise an electric and an acoustic set of heartfelt and uplifting songs and astonishing close harmonies.

The three brothers are amongst the North East’s most respected musicians and create a sound which is rocky, rootsy, folksy and always engaging.

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Approx. 3hrs £15

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SUNDAY 23 JULY 11AM-3PM

LIVE GARDEN

MASALA FESTIVAL MINI MELA Presented as part of the GemArts Masala Festival with Live Theatre The Mini Mela returns to spice up Live Garden with a blend of South Asian flavours featuring arts, crafts, interactive storytelling, lively performances and fantastic food.

Create a beautiful Rangoli pattern, dance to the Bollywood beat, follow an Indian storytelling adventure, try the Dhol drum, henna or face painting workshop See page 4 or try a feast from the East.

Mini Mela is the final event of GemArts Masala Festival, winner of the Arts Council Award at Journal Culture Awards 2017, which runs from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 July.

for No Dogs, No Indians, a play

by Siddhartha Bose, also part of Masala Festival at Live Theatre.

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JULY Sun 23

11am-3pm

FREE, drop in, all ages

COMEDY

SUNDAY 30 JULY 8PM

RICHARD HERRING: OH FRIG, I’M 50!

EDINBURGH PREVIEW

THEATRE Approx. 1hr Suitable for ages 16+ JULY Sun 30

8pm

£16

“I only regret the people I didn’t have sex with… And 60% of the people I did have sex with.”

“The King of Edinburgh” (the List) makes a triumphant return on the 30th anniversary of his first Fringe, with his 40th show in his 50th year. Older and wiser? Or just older?

And more stupid.

Following on from Oh F***, I’m 40!, this is the second (and let’s face it, almost certainly penultimate) instalment in Herring’s once-a-decade examination of ageing. Herring previews his new show at Live Theatre before taking it to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

‘A gloriously infantile delight in mischief, provocation and inspired rudeness’ The Guardian

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LIVE THEATRE ON TOUR

SUNDAY 27 AUGUST

UNTIL SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

WITHOUT BORDERS

OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR

Presented by Regional Young Actors’ Ensemble A partnership between Live Theatre, Derby Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre Part of Hull City of Culture 2017 Directed by Sarah Brigham This high voltage piece of street performance explores what it is to be shackled, what it is to be free and what the journey to freedom really looks like.

Presented by Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott M. Delman and Tulchin Bartner Productions Originally produced by Live Theatre and The National Theatre of Scotland Adapted by Lee Hall from the novel The Sopranos by Alan Warner Directed by Vicky Featherstone

A cast of ten young actors from the North East, recruited through Live Theatre, will join other young actors to create an ensemble of 30 from across the North working with the Artistic Director of Derby Theatre, Sarah Brigham, to develop and perform an exciting outdoor theatre piece.

Following its Olivier Award win for Best New Comedy, sold out seasons at Live Theatre, National Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and UK and international tours, the smash hit, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, transfers to the West End for a strictly limited season.

Hull City Centre Approx. 10 mins FREE

Funny, heartbreaking and raucously rude, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour is a glorious anthem to friendship, youth and growing up disgracefully.

For more information on dates and times of the performance see www.live.org.uk/withoutborders

Duke of York’s Theatre St Martin’s Lane, London WC2B 4BG Box Office: 0844 871 7623 Suitable for ages 16+, contains strong language and adult themes £10 to £85 www.atgtickets.com/shows/our-ladies-ofperpetual-succour/duke-of-yorks

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LIVE THEATRE ON TOUR

UNTIL SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER Across the UK

MOBILE A The Paper Birds production, co-commissioned by Live Theatre and The Marlowe Theatre Step into an ordinary looking caravan for an extraordinary experience in a treasure trove of magical theatre and digital wizardry.

Mobile explores our sense of home, belonging, aspiration, and the realities of social mobility. Powerful true stories and dreams for the future are revealed through video projection, recorded interviews, original music and interactions with a performer.

Made for audiences of up to 8 people at a time, this intimate 40-minute theatre show set in a caravan premiered at Live Theatre in 2016 and now sets off on an extensive tour of the UK. For tour dates and venues see www.live.org.uk/on-tour

THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER Trafalgar Studios, London

THE RED LION Presented by Live Theatre and Trish Wadley Written by Patrick Marber Directed by Max Roberts Designed by Patrick Connellan Set in the ultra-competitive twilight world of semi-professional football, The Red Lion

by Oscar nominated writer Patrick Marber (Dealer’s Choice, Closer) is a powerful, funny and touching locker room drama.

Following its sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Live Theatre earlier this year, The Red Lion transfers to the West End. Reaching beyond the beautiful game, The Red Lion explores contrasting ideas about loyalty, ambition and what it takes to win, from three different generations.

Trafalgar Studios 2 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A 2DY Box Office: 0844 871 7632 Suitable for ages 14+, contains some strong language Tickets from £19.50 www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-red-lion/ trafalgar-studios

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

LIVE TALES FREE, FUN, INSPIRING STORY WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR KS2 CLASSES Live Tales is a fantastical centre where words leap from the mind to the page and children’s stories are brought to life. Reluctant writers or budding bards can let their imaginations run wild to write a completely original story. They are encouraged and inspired by Live Theatre’s professional team to take a new view and approach to writing, to explore their imagination, develop communication skills and confidence, and write creatively.

LIVE TALES 2hrs Suitable for Key Stage 2 classes of 10-30 pupils, including SEN or home educated groups.

Curriculum links to English, Creative Writing, Writing Progression.

Only one workshop can be booked per class in each academic year.

THURSDAYS 10AM & 1PM, FRIDAYS 10AM (DURING TERM TIME) FREE Supports Arts Award and ArtsMark

Supporting writing progression, Live Tales sessions are free, fun and inspiring, specially designed for Key Stage 2 school classes aged 7-11.

To book your class visit call (0191) 232 1232

TEACHERS TWILIGHT CPD & INSET DAY Hands-on CPD sessions allow KS1 and KS2 teachers to learn Live Tales tried and tested approach to dynamic creative writing activities for unlocking pupil’s imaginations.

‘Perfect toolkit to help inspire teaching creative writing.’

Year 4 Teacher For more information and to book your place see www.live.org.uk/CPD or call (0191) 232 1232

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LIVE TALES 2hrs Suitable for KS1 & KS2 teachers £70 (additional teacher from the same school £50).

OCTOBER Thu 5 4pm NOVEMBER Thu 16 4pm Can also be booked as an inset day at your school.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS ARTS AWARD

ARTSMARK

Live Theatre’s plays, talks and workshops can support young people to achieve Arts Award. Look for events marked Arts Award in this brochure. Arts Award is a national qualification designed to grow young people as artists and arts leaders.

Live Theatre is an Artsmark venue.

Live Theatre often works in partnership with organisations such as The Prince’s Trust as well as its own Youth Theatre members to find young people who would like to gain an Arts Award.

An Artsmark award will help schools to deliver high quality arts and cultural education and provides an excellent way to demonstrate this. Any school can apply and Artsmark schools gain access to exceptional resources as well as networks of the country’s most treasured cultural organisations, helping them develop and strengthen their arts provision.

Arts Award students at Live Theatre have a 100% pass rate.

To find out more about opportunities to work together to deliver Arts Award or how Live Theatre can support your journey as an Artsmark school please email education@live.org.uk

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

LIVE’S YOUTH THEATRE Live’s Youth Theatre is a community of 200 young performers aged between 11 and 22 years old. Young people gain the opportunity to meet new people, build their confidence and explore how life’s experiences affect them, their lives and impact their futures. They get to express their ideas and opinions, develop their skills in performance and perform at Live Theatre.

All groups meet on a weekly basis throughout the year and follow the same programme of work, supported by a dedicated team of theatre professionals. Sessions take place on weekday evenings in one of three venues: Live’s Youth Theatre West Excelsior Academy Live’s Youth Theatre Central Live Theatre Live’s Youth Theatre East Benfield Academy It’s free to join and take part, there are no auditions.

Submissions for Live Youth Theatre open in August 2017 for new members for the year starting in October 2017. See www.live.org.uk/youth-theatre 30 For tickets and information call (0191) 232 1232

GET INVOLVED

VOLUNTEER AT LIVE TALES Help children and young people bring out their creativity and develop new skills and experience by volunteering at Live Tales, Live Theatre’s creative writing centre.

Writing volunteers provide encouragement to children, one to one and in small groups, and drawing volunteers create illustrations to accompany the children’s story.

‘What a buzz! Love the games and format.’

‘All child-centred and creative. Brings writing to life.’

‘This is such a joyous thing to do!’

Current Volunteers

LIVE TALES TASTER: DRAWING VOLUNTEERS LIVE TALES Approx 90mins, incl. refreshments Suitable for those interested in becoming a drawing volunteer JUNE Mon 26

2pm

SEPTEMBER Thu 28 6pm FREE, must be pre-booked

Volunteers need to be over 18 and will receive full training and support.

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GET INVOLVED

FRIENDS OF LIVE THEATRE Friends of Live Theatre play a key role in helping us to nurture new writing and deliver world-class plays.

Live Theatre relies on income from individuals to sustain and develop our work championing new writing, nurturing new writers and unlocking the potential of children and young people.

In return for a donation of as little as £5 per month, you can support our work and have access to: • 2-for-1 tickets • Discount at our bar • Exclusive events And more…

Benefits vary subject to availability.

Join as a Friend, Good Friend or Best Friend today.

For more information about the Friends scheme call (0191) 269 3499 or visit www.live.org.uk/friends.

Our Best Friends are: Anthony Atkinson Jim Beirne Michael and Pat Brown Dorothy Braithwaite and Paul Callaghan George Caulkin Michael and Susan Chaplin Sue and Simon Clugston Helen Coyne Christine Elton David & Gitta Faulkner Chris Foy Robson Green Lee Hall John Josephs Graham Maddick Madelaine Newton Ian and Christine Shepherdson Margaret and John Shipley Shelagh Stephenson Sting Alan Tailford Graeme and Aly Thompson Paul and Julie Tomlinson Nick and Melanie Tulip Alison Walton Kevin Whately Lucy Winskell And others who choose to remain anonymous.

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OUR SPACES

PHOTO: ANNA MILLER

LIVE GARDEN Live Garden is Live Theatre’s outdoor garden and performance area which is open every day and free to visit.

Located just behind the Theatre, it can be accessed from Broad Chare or Newcastle Quayside.

As well as being a quiet place for lunch on a sunny day, outdoor performances and special events are held in Live Garden throughout the year. Find out what’s on in Live Garden by checking www.live.org.uk Live Garden is also available for hire or partnership events.

PHOTO: REED INGRAM WEIR

HOLD YOUR EVENT AT LIVE THEATRE Live Theatre’s five Grade II listed buildings combine to create a series of beautiful and unique indoor and outdoor spaces, ideal for any special occasion and the perfect venue for those looking for something a little different. From the main theatre to historic meeting rooms, or outdoors in Live Garden, a range of spaces are available to hire for formal or informal events and meetings.

Dedicated events staff are on hand to help you every step of the way and the option of catering from Terry Laybourne’s 21 Hospitality Group to suit your needs, can help create the perfect event for those looking for something a little different.

For more information on hiring Live Theatre or holding an event in Live Garden email events@live.org.uk or contact (0191) 269 3499.

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DRINKING & DINING AT LIVE THEATRE

Choose one of our nearby partner bars and restaurants and your custom will help support the work of Live Theatre.

LIVE THEATRE BAR

CAFFÈ VIVO

Enjoy a leisurely drink before or after the performance in Live Theatre’s Bar and Undercroft, where you can order drinks and ice creams for the interval. You can also take drinks from our bar into the theatre.

For a tasty pre-theatre Italian supper, Caffè Vivo is situated next door to Live Theatre and serves simple, authentic Italian food cooked with panache and passion. Before the show, relax and enjoy the Pre-Theatre offer with their Fixed Price Menu, available Tuesday to Friday 12-10pm and Saturday 12-7pm.

2 Courses £17.50, 3 Courses £20.50.

THE BROAD CHARE The Broad Chare is a proper pub, serving great beer and honest food. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 7 years running, The Broad Chare is the only pub in the city to feature in the Great Britain and Ireland Michelin Guide 2017. A unique partnership between Live Theatre and 21 Hospitality Group, a proportion of the revenue is invested back into the work of Live Theatre.

For more information visit www.thebroadchare.co.uk or to make a reservation call (0191) 211 2144.

For more information visit www.caffevivo.co.uk or to make a reservation call (0191) 232 1331.

HEAD OF STEAM QUAYSIDE Lovingly refurbished, the Head of Steam offers a great range of craft, local cask and world beers, ciders and wines, along with a focus on great cuisine including a wide range of vegetarian and vegan options. A proportion of its revenue is invested back into the work of Live Theatre.

For more information see www.theheadofsteam.co.uk or call (0191) 261 7385.

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ASSISTED PERFORMANCES Live Theatre is fully accessible and 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 event pages, are offered at no extra cost for service users, and should not affect the performance for other audience members.

ritish Sign Language A BSL interpreter B 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 Tour To compliment 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.

Internal Hearing Aid Systems An induction hearing loop system is available for all shows in the Theatre for use with your own hearing aid. We can also provide in ear monitors and receiver to amplify the sound on stage.

To find out more about assisted performances please see www.live.org.uk/assisted or ring Live Theatre’s Box Office on (0191) 232 1232. We also welcome text relay calls on 18001 (0191) 269 3493.

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

Call with your request on (0191) 269 1232.

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THEATRE SEATING

Cabaret Area

SIDE SEATS

Fixed Seating

SIDE SEATS

There are a range of seating options in the Theatre. These include our cabaret area and fixed seats on the ground floor and balcony. Wherever you choose, audiences at Live Theatre are never far from the action.

Cabaret chairs and tables offer an intimate view of the performance with a social atmosphere. Cabaret seating is unreserved and allocated on a first come first served basis when the doors to the theatre open.

We recommend you arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the show.

Side Seats in fixed seating on the ground floor are available for slightly lower prices and may have a restricted view.

Ground floor and balcony offer more traditional rows of fixed theatre seating.

Select your own seat when booking online for a performance in the Theatre, see www.live.org.uk

Accessible Seats When making a booking please let our box office staff know of any access needs that you have so they can allocate the most appropriate seats.

STUDIO SEATING Live Theatre’s Studio is located on the third floor. Seats are unreserved, allocated on a first come first served basis when the doors open. It is usually a mix of cabaret tables and fixed seating. Tickets numbers do not refer to a particular seat and we recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the show.

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THEATRE TICKET PRICES 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, our box office staff will discuss your choice of seating and ticket prices with you.

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A range of ticket prices are available from £6 for students and concessions on selected performances. There are also a limited number of lower priced side seats available, which may have a restricted view.

GREEN £26 £26 £18 £18

PURPLE £22 £22 £15 £15

PINK £18 £16 £12 £10

From BLUE £14 £12 £10

Concession tickets for students, under 16s and those on unemployment and disability benefits are from £6 on BLUE performances, £10 on PINK performances, £15 on PURPLE performances, and £18 on GREEN performances.

When a companion is essential to enable an individual to access our auditorium a two for one ticket is available. These are currently only available through Box Office by phone or in person.

Over 60s receive £2 off on PINK and BLUE performances on seats in cabaret and fixed seating for theatre productions.

£6

peak demand performances high demand performances midweek and mid demand performances and some matinees some previews, early matinees, off-peak or shorter performances

Group/teacher/tutor discount are available for those bringing a group to see a show. For every 10 tickets bought Live Theatre’s great group discount gives one additional ticket free.

Only one concession per ticket applies.

Proof of eligibility for any concession will be required on collection of tickets.

Music events are reserved seating in the Theatre but unallocated in the Studio, and prices vary. Please check when booking your tickets.

BOOKING INFORMATION Live Theatre’s Box Office is open for in person or telephone bookings on (0191) 232 1232 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. Tickets may be bought online at www.live.org.uk at any time.

Tickets can be mailed out, at an extra charge of £1, or can be collected from the box office free of charge.

Ticket exchanges are available up to 24 hours before a performance, for a fee of £1 per ticket (up to a maximum of £5 per transaction). This can be applied as a credit to your Live Theatre account and is valid for one year.

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EVENT CALENDAR JUNE LOCATION PAGE LT P31 Mon 26 Live Tales Taster 2pm JULY ST P21 Tue 11 Will Hoge 8pm ST P20 Thu 13 Northumbria Students 8pm

Scratch Night ST P16 Sat 15 Thinking Outside The 10am-5pm

Hatbox Workshop TH P21

The Caffreys 8pm Wed 19 No Dogs, No Indians 7.30pm TH P5 TALK TH P5 Thu 20 No Dogs, No Indians 7.30pm LG P24 Sun 23 Mini Mela 11am-3pm TH P18 Fri 28 Lists for The End 7.30pm

of The World TH P25 Sun 30 Richard Herring

8pm AUGUST LG P14 Fri 11 Outdoor Performances 4pm 6pm LT P15 Sat 12 Plays by Young Writers 4pm LG P14

Outdoor Performances 6pm

Plays & Sketches 7.30pm TH P15 LT P15 Sun 13 Plays by Young Writers 2pm ST P15

Stand-Up Comedy 4pm LG P14

Outdoor Performances 6pm

Plays & Sketches 7.30pm TH P15 Sun 27 Without Borders Hull P26 SEPTEMBER Sun 10 10 Minutes to….

Fri 15 Northumbria Students

Final Showcase Sat 16 Northumbria Students

Final Showcase Thu 21 Rattle Snake

Fri 22 Rattle Snake Sat 23 Rattle Snake 2pm P 241

Tue 26 Rattle Snake Wed 27 Rattle Snake Thu 28 Rattle Snake 2pm Thu 28 Live Tales Taster

Laura Cortese &

The Dance Cards Fri 29 Rattle Snake

Sat 30 Rattle Snake 2pm

7.30pm TH P16 7.30pm TH P20 7.30pm

TH P20

7.30pm

TH P7

P 241

7.30pm P TH P7 7.30pm P TH P7 7.30pm O TH P7 7.30pm TH P7 7.30pm TH P7 LT P31 6pm ST P22 8pm 7.30pm

TH

P7

7.30pm

TH

P7

TALK

OCTOBER LOCATION PAGE LT P28 Thu 5 Teachers Twilight CPD 4pm Wed 11 Goth Weekend 7.30pm TH P9 P 241

Thu 12 Goth Weekend 7.30pm O TH P9 TH P9 Fri 13 Goth Weekend 7.30pm ST P22 Fri 13 Richard Smith 8pm Sat 14 Goth Weekend 2pm 7.30pm TH P9 TALK 241 PARTY

Tue 17 Goth Weekend 7.30pm TH P9 TALK TH P9 Wed 18 Goth Weekend 7.30pm ST P22

Shannon McNally 8pm TH P9 Thu 19 Goth Weekend 2pm 7.30pm TALK

TH P9 Fri 20 Goth Weekend 7.30pm Sat 21 Goth Weekend 2pm 7.30pm TH P9 TH P9 Sun 22 Goth Weekend 4pm Tue 24 Goth Weekend 7.30pm TH P9 TH P9 Wed 25 Goth Weekend 7.30pm Thu 26 Goth Weekend 1pm 2pm 7.30pm TH P9 TH P9 Fri 27 Goth Weekend 7.30pm TH P9 Sat 28 Goth Weekend 2pm 7.30pm PARTY NOVEMBER Wed 8 From the Sky… 7.30pm P TH P11 Thu 9 From the Sky… 7.30pm TH P11 O TALK Fri 10 From the Sky… 7.30pm TH P11 ST P17 Sat 11 Become A Playwight 10am-5pm

From the Sky… 2pm 7.30pm TH P11 ST P17 Sun 12 Become A Playwight 10am-5pm LT P28 Thu 16 Teachers CPD 4pm TH P23 Sat 18 Jim White 8pm Wed 22 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 P 241

Thu 23 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm O ST P13 Fri 24 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 Sat 25 Terminal Velocity… 2pm 241 7.30pm ST P13 RR P17 Sun 26 Actors Studio Session 11am-4pm Tue 28 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 Wed 29 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 Thu 30 Terminal Velocity… 2pm 7.30pm ST P13 DECEMBER Fri 1 Terminal Velocity…

Sat 2 Terminal Velocity… 2pm

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7.30pm 7.30pm

ST P13 ST P13

EVENT CALENDAR

LOCATION PAGE TH P23 Sat 2 Voices of Virtue…

8pm RR P17 Sun 3 Actors Studio Session 11am-4pm ST P13

Terminal Velocity… 4pm TALK

Tue 5 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 Wed 6 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 Thu 7 Terminal Velocity… 2pm 7.30pm ST P13 Fri 8 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 TH P23 Fri 8 The Caffreys 8pm

Christmas Bash Sat 9 Terminal Velocity… 2pm 7.30pm ST P13 ST P13 Sun 10 Terminal Velocity… 4pm Tue 12 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 Wed 13 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 Thu 14 Terminal Velocity… 2pm 7.30pm ST P13 TH P19

Mixtape 8pm

LOCATION PAGE Fri 15 Terminal Velocity…

7.30pm ST P13 TH P19 Fri 15 Mixtape 8pm Sat 16 Terminal Velocity… 2pm 7.30pm ST P13 PARTY TH P19 Sat 16 Mixtape 8pm PARTY

KEY TO SYMBOLS P Preview Performance O Opening Night 241 Friends 241 TALK Post Show Talk TH Theatre ST Studio LT Live Tales LG Live Garden RR Rehersal Room

BSL Captioned Audio Described Free Touch Tour Relaxed Performance Please see page 35 for information on our assisted performances.

GETTING HERE Public Transport Live Theatre is located behind the Law Courts on Newcastle Quayside. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Monument, Central and Manors Metro stations. The Q3 QuayLink bus service stops opposite the Law Courts and is a 2 minute walk to Live Theatre.

Live Tales

Parking The Quayside secure car park in the Trinity Gardens complex is 100 metres from the Theatre, accessed from City Road and Trinity Gardens, it is open from 7am to midnight, and is free after 5pm. There are additional car parks nearby and limited onstreet parking on Broad Chare.

Live Garden Live Works

RIVER TYNE

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PHOTO: ANNA MILLER

Lee Hall, playwright

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