SCHOOLS DISCOUNTS 2017-18 Applicable in selected areas,1 Teacher half price for every 10 pupils (T & C’s apply).
HEDDA GABLER Tue 13 - Sat 17 Feb From the producers of War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Jane Eyre, this critically acclaimed production comes to Newcastle Theatre Royal following a sold out run at the National Theatre. Lizzy Watts plays the title role of the free-spirited Hedda Gabler, one of the greatest dramatic parts in theatre and regarded as the female Hamlet. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon and the relationship is already in trouble. Trapped but determined, Hedda tries to control and manipulate those around her, only to see her own world unravel. This modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece will give your students a fresh insight into one of Ibsen’s most famous plays with rehearsal diaries and an educational pack available to support your students’ visit including the following resources: • Synopsis of Hedda Gabler • Creating character profiles • Practical exercises to support the following: • Staging a scene • Creating tension • Creating empathy for a character • Exploring the concept of the production including the use of set, costume, lighting and sound design in Hedda Gabler • Discussion points using quotes from Henrik Ibsen, Ivo van Hove and Patrick Marber as stimulus • Live production analysis Hedda Gabler is a national curriculum text on A Level Drama and Theatre syllabuses for AQA, Edexcel and WJEC Eduqas, and is also part of the recommended reading list for AQA English Literature A Level. Supporting workshops led by Resident Director Rachel Lincoln will be available upon request.
Peter Pan £9/£11 on selected performances Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker £16 Wed-Thu eves £12.50 Thu mat Rambert £15 Tue-Wed eves £12.50 Thu mat Hedda Gabler £15 Tue-Wed eves £12.50 Thu mat Pressure £15 Tue-Wed eves £12.50 Thu mat Art £15 Mon-Wed eves £12.50 Thu mat Ballet British Columbia £12.50 Tue-Wed eves Opera North 50% off standard price
The Jungle Book £12.50 Tue-Wed eve £12.50 Wed mat Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella £17.50 Mon-Wed eves £15 Thu mat The Kite Runner £12.50 Mon-Wed eves £10 Thu mat Sherlock Holmes £15.00 Tue-Wed eves £12.50 Wed-Thu mats Evita £17.50 Mon-Wed eves £15 Thu mat Gangtsa Granny £12.50 all performances The Play that Goes Wrong £12.50 Mon-Wed eves £10 Thu mat Kinky Boots £20 Mon-Wed eves
RESERVE NOW AND PAY LATER. Book your tickets early to ensure you get your favourite seats and pay nothing until closer to the performance date, call Group Sales now to reserve your seats on 08448 11 21 22*.
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Hedda Gabler Page to Stage Workshop
Hedda Gabler Insight sessions An hour-long interactive insight into aspects of the production led by the Resident Director for smaller groups • Inside the Rehearsal Room - an overview of how the creative team worked collaboratively to bring the production to life including practical interactive demonstrations of how the actors and directors work in rehearsals. • Understanding Character - How do actors and directors approach complex characters like Hedda Gabler and make them relevant for today’s audience? From analysing the clues in the text to exploring movement and physicality, this practical workshop will give you the tools to tackle staging complex characters. To book a workshop or for more information, please contact the Learning Department on 0191 2442 502 or email Kim.Hoffmann@theatreroyal.co.uk
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1.5 hour event (pre midweek matinee) introduced and facilitated by the Resident Director with members of the company - providing students/audiences with an insight into the Director’s vision, choices and rehearsal process. Aimed at suitable for KS4/5 Drama students. (Minimum of 100 students and maximum at 200 – 300)
- Fantastic generous school discounts on selected performances
- Free school resources and education packs
- Fantastic savings on your coach travel to and from the Theatre
- Priority booking and flexible payment terms
- The option to pre-order your programmes and interval ice creams
- Backstage tours to see what life is like behind the scenes
- Dedicated group booking phone line
- Free season brochures, posters, flyers and sign-up sheets
Group Sales 08448 11 21 22
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