Newcastle Theatre Royal Autumn 15 Spring 16 programme 2015

AUTUMN ‘15 / SPRING ‘16 HANDBAGGED

The wickedly funny West End smash hit comedy.

HAIRSPRAY

Let your hair down at this irresistible feel good show.

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NOVEMBER

P4-5

TUE 1 – SAT 12 SEPT 2015

Jesus Christ Superstar*

P7

MON 14 – SAT 19 SEPT 2015

The Glenn Miller Story*

P8

P18-19 TUE 24 NOV 2015 – SUN 17 JAN 2016

King Charles III*

‘SPELLBINDING’

OCTOBER

P9

MON 28 SEPT – SAT 3 OCT 2015

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo* TUE 6 – WED 7 OCT 2015

Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather*

P20-21

TUE 19 – SAT 30 JAN 2016

Rambert

P23

TUE 2 – THU 4 FEB 2016

P11

An Inspector Calls*

P25

TUE 9 – SAT 13 FEB 2016

Stomp

P26

MON 15 – SAT 20 FEB 2016

A Perfect Murder

P27

MON 22 – SAT 27 FEB 2016

THU 8 – SUN 11 OCT 2015 FEBRUARY MARCH

OCTOBER

The Last Tango*

Hairspray*

FEBRUARY

DAILY MAIL

P10

JANUARY

Dick Whittington*

MON 21 – SAT 26 SEPT 2015

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SEPTEMBER

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SEPTEMBER

The Sound of Music*

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P12

TUE 13 – SAT 17 OCT 2015

The Shawshank Redemption*

P13

Handbagged*

Opera North

P14

P16

WED 2 – SAT 5 MAR 2016

MON 26 – SAT 31 OCT 2015

Lord of the Flies

P29

TUE 8 – SAT 12 MAR 2016

Single Spies

P30

TUE 15 – SAT 19 MAR 2016

MON 19 – SAT 24 OCT 2015 NOVEMBER

Dave Gorman*

MARCH APRIL

P10

SUN 1 NOV 2015

Opera North

P16

TUE 3 – THU 5 NOV 2015

Kiss Me, Kate

P17

Guys and Dolls

FRI 6 – SAT 7 NOV 2015

NOVEMBER

TUE 10 – SAT 14 NOV 2015

P15

Elves and the Shoemaker* FRI 13 NOV 2015

P15

Faulty Towers* MON 16 – SAT 21 NOV 2015

P32

TUE 5 – SAT 16 APR 2016

P6

The James Plays

P33

SAT 30 APR – SUN 1 MAY 2016

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

THE SUPER INTERN

Based on the stories

Director James Brining Choreographer Stephen Mear Designer Simon Higlett

Chitty Chitty BangCHITTY Bang P34 CHITTY BANG BANG WED 1 – SUN 12 JUN 2016

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Music by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV Publishing Adapted for Stage by Jeremy Sams Based on MGM Motion Picture Licensed Script adapted by Ray Roderick

This production presented by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

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Sleeping Beauty

JUNE

Cover: Hairspray

The Nutcracker*

P31

TUE 22 MAR – SAT 2 APR 2016

MAY

The Mikado

The Scottish Opera and D’Oyly Carte production of

WED 15 – SAT 18 JUN 2016

P35

Mary Poppins*

P.L. Traver

P36-37

Book by

Julian Fellowes

Orig

RICHARD M. SHER

THU 8 SEPT – SAT 29 OCT 2016

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‘SUMPTUOUSLY LAVISH...

A REAL JOY’ THE STAGE

‘BRILLIANT AND ENTERTAINING’ THE MAIL

‘I LOVED EVERY MINUTE...

PERFECTION’ GAZETTE

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production.

Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound Of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWll.

Playing the iconic role of Maria von Trapp is Danielle Hope, who won BBC Television’s Over the Rainbow and starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. Playing Captain von Trapp is Steven Houghton, best known for his role in London’s Burning as well as a Top Ten single, Wind Beneath My Wings.

Featuring the classic songs Edelwiess, My Favourite Things, DO-RE-MI, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, The Sound of Music and many more.

TUE 1 - SAT 12 SEPT 2015 Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed 2pm (2 Sept only), Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tea at the Royal Wed 2, Thu 3, Sat 5, Thu 10, Sat 12 Sept.

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Tickets from £14.50. (Save 50p per ticket online) Children £5 off all perfs (restrictions apply)

Captioned & Audio described performance Sat 5 Sept 2015, 2.30pm

Running time 2hrs 40mins

Photos include previous cast

GREAT DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN - THE PERFECT TREAT FOR THE FAMILY

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Basil, Sybil and Manuel return! Join them for a night of internationally acclaimed comedy, where our winsome trio serve a 3-course meal in a pop-up restaurant in the theatre and you play their restaurant guest.

Heritage Open Day Tours Fri 11 Sept 10am & 1pm Sat 12 Sept 10.30am Free but ticketed, contact Box Office on 08448 11 21 21

MON 16 – SAT 21 NOV 2015 Tickets from £49.25 (includes three course meal) Evenings 7pm Matinees Thu & Sat 1pm Friends 20% off Mon-Wed and £31.70 on Thu Matinee Hosted in the Upper Circle foyer

History Exhibition

Theatres Royal, Newcastle 1789-1843

TIM ROGERS

GLENN CARTER

RACHEL ADEDEJI

AS JUDAS ISCARIOT

AS JESUS

AS MARY MAGDALENE

City Library, 33 New Bridge Street West, NE18 8AX As part of National Heritage Week, The City Library welcomes you to the first exhibition of archive material relating to the Theatres Royal in Mosley Street and Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, uncovering the fascinating story of the range of entertainments that Newcastle boasted in the nineteenth century.

We hope you will visit this exhibition and enjoy the experience of viewing our theatrical treasures. An informative talk will be given by Philip Bernays, Chief Executive of Newcastle Theatre Royal tracing the unique and colourful story of Newcastle’s remarkable Theatre.

THE CLUB FOR THEATRE ENTHUSIASTS • Regular talks delivered by visiting performers and companies • Opportunity to join our new ensemble

EXHIBITION Thu 10 – Sun 13 Sept, 10am – 4pm

• Practical drama workshops

Talk by Philip Bernays: Thu 10 Sept, 4pm – 5pm

MEMBERSHIP: £40 per year JOINT MEMBERSHIP: £70 per year

City Library, Level 6, Room 7 Please pre-book by emailing information@newcastle.gov.uk

• Guest lectures

To join contact the Box Office or for more information contact the Learning Department on 0191 244 2502.

Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the musical scene in 1971 – stunning audiences and changing the face of musical theatre forever. As compelling today as it was at its inception over forty years ago, Jesus Christ Superstar has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs including I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Everything’s Alright, and Gethsemane through to, of course, Superstar.

Leading performer Glenn Carter returns as Jesus, a role he has played in the West End, on Broadway and on film. Musical theatre star Tim Rogers, whose theatre credits include Carousel,

Whistle Down the Wind, and the title role in Jekyll & Hyde at the Union Theatre, plays Judas Iscariot, while X Factor finalist Rachel Adedeji stars as Mary Magdalene direct from the UK and European tour of Thriller Live.

Produced by Bill Kenwright and the creative team behind numerous blockbuster musicals, Jesus Christ Superstar tells the world’s oldest story with the superb theatricality they have brought to Evita, Joseph, Cabaret, Blood Brothers, Whistle Down the Wind, Starlight Express and many more.

MON 14 - SAT 19 SEPT 2015 Tickets from £13.00 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Evenings 7.30pm

Running time 2hrs 10mins

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BR ITAIN’S GREATEST SONG AND DANCE MAN RETURNS IN A WONDERFUL NEW MUSICAL! BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

FEATUR ING A SPEC TACULA R

16 PIEC ORCHES E TRA

PLUS S ENSAT PERFORM IONAL ERS AND DA ZZLING CHOREO GRAPH Y

MIKE BARTLETT DIRECTED BY RUPERT GOOLD WITH WHITNEY MOSERY A FUTURE HISTORY PLAY BY

It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel during WWII. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to the stage in a brand new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader.

Music legend Tommy Steele, Britain’s first rock n’ roll icon who became our greatest ever song and dance man, commands the stage as only a very great star can in this extraordinary tale,

featuring a spectacular 16 piece orchestra plus sensational performers and dazzling choreography.

Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movies and award-winning stage musicals such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain at the London Palladium, where he was recently honoured with a prestigious plaque celebrating the fact that he remains the theatre’s most successful star ever.

MON 21 - SAT 26 SEPT 2015

The Queen is dead: after a lifetime of waiting, the prince ascends the throne. A future of power. But how to rule?

Directed by the Almeida Theatre’s artistic director Rupert Goold, this ‘bracingly

provocative and outrageously entertaining new play’ (The Independent) explores the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s most famous family.

C asting includes Robert Powell as King Charles III

MON 28 SEPT - SAT 3 OCT 2015

Tickets from £13.00 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Running time tbc

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Running time 2hrs 35 mins

Evenings 7.30pm

Tea at the Royal Thu 24, Sat 26 Sept. See p22 for details

Evenings 7.30pm

Contains strong language

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Following a sold-out run at the Almeida and in the West End, Mike Bartlett’s critically acclaimed new future history play King Charles III comes to Newcastle.

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Dance Consortium presents

‘HAS TRANSFORMED THE SEEMINGLY MUNDANE INTO HOURS OF UNABASHED HYSTERIA’ Metro

‘THIS IS THE FUNNIEST NIGHT YOU’LL EVER HAVE AT THE BALLET’

Roll up and join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. Tremble as she faces Matron Stinking bottomly. Thrill as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. Gasp as she endures a night locked in the attic. Quake as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London and cheer as she overcomes all in the search to find her real mother and a true family of her own.

Sunday Times

This autumn the fabulous, award-winning, scene-stealing Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (or ‘The Trocks’ to their friends), return... in size 12 pointe shoes. Enjoy show-stopping Swan Lake (Act II), Merce Cunningham-inspired Patterns in Space, Go For Barocco, a satire on Balanchine’s choreography and Don Quixote. As the darlings of the ballet world, The Trocks combine a genuine love of ballet with parody and preening in their laugh-a-minute shows that will delight both The Trocks initiated and ballet novices.

Following a sell-out show in 2014 Dave Gorman, the innovative comedy mind behind Modern Life is Goodish, Are you Dave Gorman and Googlewhack Adventure is back with a show that promises more of his unique blend of stand-up comedy and visual storytelling as Dave Gorman Gets Straight To The Point* (*The PowerPoint).

Recorded music.

Yes. That’s right. It’s a PowerPoint presentation. We know what you’re thinking.

But don’t worry… you won’t need to take notes and you won’t be tested on it later.

TUE 6 - WED 7 OCT 2015

SUN 1 NOV 2015

Tickets from £15.50 (Save 50p per ticket online) Evenings 7.30pm

Tickets from £27.25 (Save 50p per ticket online) No concessions

Running time 2hrs

Evening 7.30pm

Post show Q&A Tue 6 Oct

Running time 1hr 45mins. Recommended PG

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Thrillingly brought to life with live music, songs and circus skills – making it the perfect treat for the whole family.

AN AUDIENCE WITH JACQUELINE WILSON Thu 8 Oct 2015, 5pm Dame Jacqueline Wilson will talk about her bestselling books and characters, from Tracy Beaker to Hetty Feather, and introduce her new Hetty Feather novel Little Stars. £8, £16 with book

THU 8 - SUN 11 OCT 2015 Tickets from £11.00 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Matinees Fri 10.30am, 5pm, Sat & Sun 11am, 3pm

Evenings Thu 7pm

Running time 2hrs 10mins. Recommended age 6+

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The nation’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing stars in their ultimate farewell stage show

STEPHEN KING

BASED ON THE SHORT NOVEL BY ADAPTED BY OWEN O’NEILL AND DAVE JOHNS

Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ’Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre tour.

Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, World Dance title-holders, create and star in

their own West End productions – but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new, live performance.

Don’t miss your last chance to see this beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience – it’s time for The Last Tango.

TUE 13 - SAT 17 OCT 2015 Tickets from £16.50 (Save 50p per ticket online) Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Despite protests of innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murder of his wife and her lover...

Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.

Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and

exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched. Widely considered the nation’s favourite movie starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, Stephen King’s classic story takes to the stage in a new production which examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum security penitentiary.

STAR CASTING TO BE ANNOUNCED.

MON 19 - SAT 24 OCT 2015 Running time tbc

Tickets from £14.50 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Recommended PG

Tea at the Royal Wed 14, Thu 15, Sat 17 Oct. See p22 for details

Evenings 7.30pm

Running time tbc

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Captioned and Audio Described performance Sat 24 Oct, 2.30pm

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‘HILARIOUSLY LIKE THE REAL THING’ The Times

‘A CLEVER MISCHIEVOUS PLEASURE’ Metro

It’s Christmas Eve in the twinkling drawing room of the Edwards’ family home. Uncle Drosselmeyer’s curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden Nutcracker doll that enchants young Clara most.

‘A PHENOMENON’ Sunday Telegraph

Liz vs. Maggie. Two enduring icons born in the same year. One destined to rule, the other elected to lead. But when the stiff upper lip softened and the gloves came off, which one had the upper hand? Moira Buffini’s celebrated new comedy speculates on what the world’s most powerful women really talked about behind closed palace doors. Be sure to bag a ticket for this wickedly funny and brilliantly astute West End smash hit comedy.

STARRING SUSIE BLAKE AS THE QUEEN. Susie Blake’s numerous television credits include Coronation Street, Born and Bred, Singles and Mrs Brown’s Boys; she has appeared frequently with Victoria Wood and Russ Abbot and starred on stage in Wicked.

MON 26 - SAT 31 OCT 2015

Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy.

Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, David Nixon’s The Nutcracker has everything you’d expect from this traditional favourite.

A treasured classic reimagined. A timeless ballet for a modern audience.

Northern Ballet is also performing this adorable new ballet for children.

Tickets £8 adults, £6 children (no friends discount) Running time 45 mins no interval

TUE 10 - SAT 14 NOV 2015

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Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Running time 1hr 52mins

Evenings 7.30pm

Running time 2hrs 15mins. Contains one loud bang & flash

Evenings 7.30pm

Tea at the Royal Thu 12, Sat 14 Nov See p22 for details

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Fri 13 Nov, 12 & 2pm

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A brand new production of Cole Porter’s multi-award winning Broadway classic.

Tue 3 & Thu 5 Nov, 7.15pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE An opulent, period production of Rossini’s vivacious comedy.

Rosina is rich, beautiful and promised to her elderly guardian Doctor Bartolo. Can Count Almaviva win her heart with the help of the sharp witted barber Figaro?

Running time approx 3hrs Sung in English

Wed 4 Nov, 7.15pm

JEN FA This intense opera tells a deeply moving story of love, jealousy and sacrifice. Harrowing, heartwrenching and starkly tragic, the emotional power of Janácˇ ek’s masterpiece has enthralled audiences for more than 100 years.

Running time approx 2hrs 45mins Sung in English with English titles

Wed 2 & Fri 4 Mar, 7.00pm

COSÌ FAN TUTTE Also known as The School for Lovers, Mozart’s delightful comedy explores themes of desire, loyalty and truthfulness in romantic relationships. ​Told through some of Mozart’s most dazzlingly beautiful music, this story resonates as strongly today as it did in 1790.

Running time approx 3hrs Sung in English

Thu 3 Mar, 7.30pm

Sat 5 Mar, 7.30pm

L’ELISIR D’AMORE

ANDREA CHÉNIER

A sunny, 1950s-style production of Donizetti’s tale of ineffectual but goodhearted Nemorino and his love for self-assured Adina.

Complete with hot-air balloon, Vespas and a questionable love potion, this charming comedy is a hit with critics and audiences alike.

‘Excellent’ The Spectator

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, Giordano’s thrilling historical drama charts the love rivalry ​ for the beautiful Maddalena between poet Chénier and former servant turned official Gérard. Tragic and open heartedly emotional, this new production of this most ​​ passionate of o ​ pera​s is not to be missed.

Running time approx 2hrs 30mins Sung in Italian with English titles

Running time approx 2hrs 45mins Sung in Italian with English titles

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By Jo Davies, director of five star hit productions Carousel and Ruddigore.

‘Another Op’nin, Another Show’ – one of Broadway’s greatest treasures, KISS ME, KATE breezes into Theatre Royal bringing with it some of Broadway’s greatest musical theatre gems including So in Love, Wunderbar and Too Darn Hot. This super stylish show-within-a-show is set around a fictitious production of a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew and follows the on- and off-stage battle of the sexes between Fred Graham and his star turned ex-wife Lilli​. Add in the affair between Fred and Lois, and then her secret boyfriend, as well as a

couple of gangsters who won’t go away, and you have musical mischief perfected!

Set in the 1940s with Cole Porter’s richest score, dazzling choreography, stunning sets and gorgeous costumes, and performed by a full orchestra and chorus, this laugh out loud comedy celebrates the joy of theatre and will leave you feeling positively ‘WUNDERBAR’.

Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Bella and Samuel Spewack Critical edition by David Charles Abell and Seann Alderking.

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Newcastle Theatre Royal Autumn Season Sponsor

TUE 3 – THU 5 NOV 2015 & WED 2 – SAT 5 MAR 2016

FRI 6 – SAT 7 NOV 2015

Tickets from £18.50 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Schools groups: 50% off back of stalls or Upper Circle (Tue-Thu)

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Running time 3hrs approx

Evenings 7.15pm

Audio described performance Cosi Fan Tutte Fri 4 Mar, 7pm Touch tour Fri 4 Mar, 5.45pm

Matinees Sat 2.15pm

Audio described performance Sat 7 Nov, 2.15pm Touch tour Sat 7 Nov, 1pm

Evenings Times vary see above Running time As above Under 18s: 50% off excluding gallery

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Newcastle’s favourite pantomime duo Danny Adams and Clive Webb return to the Theatre Royal stage in a spectacular new production of Dick Whittington, alongside ‘the best dame in pantoland’ (Evening Chronicle) Chris Hayward.

Packed with madcap comedy, awesome special effects, beautiful sets and stunning costumes, this new production, created by Michael Harrison especially for the Theatre Royal, will be panto gold!

To ensure Dick’s safe journey to Newcastle, the cast are joined by Wallsend’s very own Charlie Hardwick (Val Pollard, Emmerdale) as The Spirit of the Tyne.

It’s no accident that this is the UK’s fastest-selling pantomime – don’t miss out, book today.

Reviews and ratings from last year’s pantomime

TUE 24 NOV 2015 - SUN 17 JAN 2016 Tickets from £12.50 (Save 50p per ticket online) Performance times Tue-Sat 2pm & 7pm (no 2pm on Tue 5 & Fri 15 Jan), Thu 24, Thu 31 Dec & Sundays – 1pm & 5pm (no perfs. Fri 18 Dec, Fri 25 Dec & Fri 1 Jan)

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Running time 2hrs 25 mins approx Captioned & Audio described performance Tue 15 Dec, 7pm Relaxed Performance Tue 12 Jan 16, 12noon Contains strobe lighting

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THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY ’ AS A BUBBLE OF GUM!

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The Observer

★★★★★ What’s On Stage

CLAIRE SWEENEY

ASHLEY GILMOUR

AS VELMA VON TUSSLE

AS LINK LARKIN

(EDUCATING RITA, CHICAGO)

STARRING

TONY MAUDSLEY

(MISS SAIGON)

PETER DUNCAN

(ITV’s BENIDORM)

(BBC1’s TUMBLE, BLUE PETER) (BBC1’

AS EDNA TURNBLAD

AS WILBUR TURNBLAD

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is back on tour, with a brand new production that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

BRENDA EDWARDS

(CHICAGO, WE WILL ROCK YOU, THE X FACTOR)

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It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Starring Tony Maudsley (ITV1’s Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita,

Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (BBC1’s Tumble) as Wilbur Turnblad, and Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside Jon Tsouras as Corny Collins, Dex Lee as Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour as Link Larkin and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) as Duane.

Don’t miss this all-star cast in an irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days – let your hair down and book now!

TUE 19 – SAT 30 JAN 2016 Tickets from £16.50 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Recommended age 12+

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Tea at the Royal Thu 21, Sat 23, Sat 30 Jan. See p22 for details

Running time 2hrs 30 mins

Captioned & Audio described performance Sat 23 Jan 2016, 2.30pm

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‘TERRIFIC DANCERS, IRRESISTIBLE ENTHUSIASM AND GLORIOUS PERFORMANCES’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

THEATRE ROYAL BUSINESS MEMBERS If you’re looking to raise your profile, reward your staff, entertain clients and communicate key messages to your market, the Theatre Royal offers a lot to your business.

Contact development@theatreroyal.co.uk or call 0191 244 2599 for more information on becoming a Business Member.

You’ll be in good company if you join up!

Treat yourself to a little bit of luxury...

Afternoon Tea Now being served at the Theatre Royal after most matinees in the Autumn.

Reminiscent of a bygone era, you can enjoy a range of freshly prepared, homemade delicacies served on crisp white linen in our beautiful Olivier Suite. Featuring locally sourced ingredients (including smoked salmon from Seahouses, beef from Northumberland and cheese from the Doddington Dairies) as well as traditional and modern sweet treats, you will be waited on whilst our pianist plays your favourite show tunes and classic melodies.

He’ll even grant requests!

‘I have enjoyed afternoon tea in some of London’s finest establishments and this was on a par with them – delicious’.

Mr John Robb £14.95 per person.

Why not upgrade to an Afternoon Tea with Prosecco? Only £20.90.

Book online or at the Box Office on 08448 11 21 21.

Please note: tables are for 6 so if there is not 6 in your party, you may be sitting with others.

Photo: Hugo Glendinning

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Love, desire and betrayal are the ingredients of the shocking true story which inspired a masterpiece by Picasso. Now Rambert springs the painting from the canvas to the stage, bringing to life Picasso’s famous Cubist imagery and the themes of ecstasy and doom that fill his work. Choreographed by Didy Veldman, with orchestral music by leading Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin, The 3 Dancers is part of a triple bill of dance for Newcastle.

with the energy of the miniscule building blocks that created life, the universe and everything.

The Strange Charm of Mother Nature, created

by Rambert’s Artistic Director Mark Baldwin, is inspired by the science of the cosmos. To music including Stravinsky and JS Bach, dancers fizz

This is a programme full of gripping drama, world-class dancing and live music throughout.

It is Britain’s national dance company at its most captivating.

The programme is completed by Frames, an inventive and visually arresting piece by British dance’s hottest property, Alexander Whitley.

12 performers skilfully manipulate 70 interlocking metal bars, forming shapes, structures and spaces which, quite literally, frame their dancing in a different light.

TUE 2 – THU 4 FEB 2016 Tickets from £12.00 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Matinee Thu 2pm

Evenings 7.30pm

Running time 2hrs 20mins

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Access at Theatre Royal There are nine wheelchair spaces, as shown on the seating plan on page 43. Please allow up to 30 minutes before a performance to access the spaces in the Grand Circle and Upper Circle boxes as our lift is often in constant demand at this time.

There are accessible toilets available from all levels of the theatre. All toilets require a RADAR key, available from the Box Office or an Usher.

Touch tours are available, enquire at Box Office.

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Brochures are available in braille, large print and audio CD from the Box Office.

There are two parking spaces for blue badge holders on Shakespeare St. and three spaces on Hood St. Additionally, most parking meters are free to Blue Badge Holders.

We have a sound enhancement system for the hard of hearing. Using a headset, available from the Stalls merchandise counter, you can boost the volume of the performance, and specific induction headsets also work with hearing aids with a T switch. An induction loop is installed at the Box Office counter and in the Olivier Suite.

Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the theatre.

For Audio Described Performances headsets are bookable in advance from the Box Office.

There is lift access to all levels of the theatre.

Text Relay Service available at the Box Office, simply call 18001 2442596.

We offer one free ticket for the companion of a disabled person who is not able to attend the event unaccompanied. The Cinema Exhibitors Association (CEA) card is the only proof of eligibility accepted by Theatre Royal for a free companion seat. See p42 for details.

Audio Described and Captioned Performances Captions are best viewed from the sides of the Grand Circle and from selected seats in the Stalls.

Some seats will be held until 6 weeks prior to the performance, but if demand is there we may need to release these earlier so we advise you book early for these seats. Please notify the Box Office of your requirements at the time of booking; the view may be restricted from elsewhere in the auditorium.

English text displayed on a unit for deaf or hard of hearing patrons Live commentary provided via personal headphones for blind or partially sighted people

The Sound of Music Sat 5 Sept 2015, 2.30pm The Shawshank Redemption Sat 24 Oct 2015, 2.30pm Kiss Me, Kate - Sat 7 Nov, 2.15pm (Audio described only, touch tour at 1pm) Dick Whittington Tue 15 Dec 2015, 7pm Hairspray Sat 23 Jan 2016, 2.30pm Cosi fan tutte Fri 4 Mar 2016, 7pm (Audio described only, touch tour at 5.45pm) Lord of the Flies Sat 12 Mar 2016, 2.30pm Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Sat 4 Jun 2016, 2.30pm Mary Poppins Wed 28 Sept 2016, 7.30pm

Relaxed Performances Relaxed Performances are specifically designed to welcome people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability or sensory and communication disorders into theatres to give those who otherwise might feel excluded the chance to experience live theatre.

Dick Whittington Tue 12 January 2016, 12pm. Tickets £8.50 For further information please call our Group Sales Team on 08448 11 21 22

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From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and Billy Elliot, comes the multi award-winning West End production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls.

Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from the National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic

and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman.

His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

TUE 9 - SAT 13 FEB 2016 Tickets from £14.50 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Running time 1hr 50mins. No interval

Evenings 7.30pm

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‘IT’S A NIGHT FOR EVERYONE, WITH HORROR, INTRIGUE, MYSTERY AND YET PLENTY OF COMEDY INCLUDED. IT’S TERRIFIC!’

CHICHESTER OBSERVER

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

THE INDEPENDENT

‘STOMP BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN!’ INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

‘ENDLESSLY INVENTIVE – AWESOME’ EVENING STANDARD

‘THE NEW HIT COMEDY THRILLER FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR’ The multi-award winning global phenomenon is back!

Now entering its 23rd year, this smash hit show has entertained over 15 million people world wide and for one week only Newcastle audiences have the chance to experience the magic of the one and only STOMP.

Using everyday household items from paint cans and pipes to bin lids and brooms, 8 energetic performers fuse dance, percussion and comedy to create a feel-good rhythmic spectacular, in this inventive and infectiously entertaining show.

Featuring new routines, new music and new choreography, STOMP is fresher, faster and funnier than ever – don’t miss it!

MON 15 – SAT 20 FEB 2016

Victor Smiley and his wife Joan have been married for a long time. But their marriage has reached crisis point and Victor has decided there is only one way to get Joan out of his life forever... but he’s about to get a nasty

Have you ever wondered how to commit the perfect murder? This highly entertaining dark comedy thriller might be your answer!

Peter James has sold over 16 million books of his Roy Grace series, and is published in 36 languages. The Perfect Murder was 15 weeks at No.1 and remained for 50 weeks in the iBook Top 10.

MON 22 – SAT 27 FEB 2016

Tickets from £13.00 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Running time 2hrs 20mins

Evenings 7.30pm

Running time 1hr 40 mins no interval

Evenings 7.30pm

Recommended age PG 12+

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Contains flickering lights

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Following the thrillingly successful production of Dead Simple earlier this year, the work of No. 1 best selling author Peter James returns to the Theatre Royal with his first critically acclaimed stage hit - The Perfect Murder.

surprise... As a young Detective Roy Grace starts to investigate his very first homicide case, dark forces intervene and Grace begins to fear that nothing is quite as it seems.

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William Golding’s 20th century classic Lord of the Flies explodes onto the stage in a remarkable production direct from London’s award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre, creators of the recent smash-hit, To Kill a Mockingbird.

When a group of schoolboys survive a catastrophic plane crash, what starts as

a desert island adventure quickly descends into a struggle for survival in a darkly sinister world of superstition and immorality.

Playing to capacity audiences during its original run, this acclaimed production is guaranteed to grip from start to finish.

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Alan Bennett’s classic comedy masterpiece returns to the stage in this eagerly awaited national tour. Olivier nominated Rachel Kavanaugh directs a star cast - to be announced.

Bennett’s award winning comedy explores our fascination with Russian spies and royalty.

Chronicling the lives of two members of the notorious ‘Cambridge Five’ spy ring in the 1950s – Guy Burgess and Anthony Blunt.

These amusing and compelling plays span the globe from Moscow to London. With forgery, fraud and hilarious blunders, Single Spies gives us a glimpse into a life full of espionage, secret identities and even an interrogation by the Queen.

“A dazzling double bill – witty, stylish, acute and humane – Bennett confirms his status as our finest contemporary playwright.”

Independent

TUE 15 – SAT 19 MAR 2016 Tickets from £14.50 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Running time 2hrs 20mins

Evenings 7.30pm

Recommended PG

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Direct from the West End, this highly-acclaimed and ‘exhilarating’ (The Guardian) production hailed as ‘the greatest golden-age musical of them all’ (Times) heads to Newcastle.

The sizzling New York tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers will leave you ‘walking on air’ (Daily Telegraph) with a glorious evening featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show-stopping tunes, including Luck be a

Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day. With dazzling choreography by world-renowned Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta and directed by New York’s Gordon Greenberg, whose ‘production leaves the whole audience purring with pleasure.’ (Times) Don’t leave it to lady luck! Guys and Dolls plays at the Theatre Royal from 22 March until 2 April for 2 weeks only. So don’t lose out. Book now!

TUE 22 MAR - SAT 2 APR 2016 Tickets from £17.50 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Matinees Wed 23 Mar 2pm, Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Evenings 7.30pm

Running time 2hrs 40mins

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‘BETTER THAN SHAKESPEARE... RONA MUNRO’S THRILLING TRILOGY COULD BE THE FINEST HISTORY PLAYS EVER PENNED. A FEAST OF BLISTERING EMOTION AND THEATRICAL MIGHT.’

SCOTTISH HERALD

‘UNFORGETTABLE. AN EYE-POPPING DELIGHT.’

The Telegraph

OBSERVER

‘THE MOST-ELATING THINGS YOU’LL SEE ALL YEAR. THRILLINGLY AUTHORITATIVE.’ The Independent

Directed by Laurie Sansom

Matthew Bourne’s haunting scenario is a gothic romance for all ages; the traditional tale of good versus evil and rebirth is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder.

Featuring spectacular designs by Olivier Award winners Lez Brotherston (set and costumes) and Paule Constable (lighting). The sound design by Paul Groothuis takes the audience into the heart of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score in specially recorded surround sound.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a new classic in New Adventures’ growing repertoire - it might just be another 100 years before Sleeping Beauty re-awakens.

Summer Season Sponsor

TUE 5 – SAT 16 APR 2016 Tickets from £17.00 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Running time 2hrs 10mins

Evenings 7.30pm

Contains strobes

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

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Exhilarating and vividly imagined, The James Plays bring to life three generations of Stewart kings who ruled Scotland from 1406 -1488.

Photography by Manuel Harlan, features previous cast

Since its premiere in 2012 Matthew Bourne’s dazzling production of Sleeping Beauty has won the hearts of thousands and smashed box office records across the UK and the USA since its premiere.

When The James Plays premiered in autumn 2014, the critical and public impact was extraordinary. Described by The Telegraph as ‘better than Shakespeare’ they sold out their run at the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre of Great Britain in London, causing a storm of attention, and thrilling audiences. Now returning for a high-profile UK and international tour, these plays represent theatre-making at its very best.

James I: The Key Will Keep The Lock A prisoner for 18 years, James is delivered back to his homeland to reign as James I of Scotland. Returning to a troubled nation, he faces terrible choices if he is to save himself, his Queen and the crown.

James II: Day of the Innocents The young James II is a puppet in a vicious game between Scotland’s most powerful families. As he approaches adulthood, James must fight for his crown and confront the nightmares of his childhood.

James III: The True Mirror Charismatic, cultured, and grandiose, James III is loved and loathed alike. Scotland’s future may lie with his resourceful and resilient wife, Margaret of Denmark. Can she rescue a struggling nation?

On stage seating At each performance there are a limited number of on stage seats available. These seats, built into the set in the style of choir stalls, are at the heart of the action. Facing out to the rest of the auditorium, they form a people’s parliament overlooking the court of the Kings.

Summer Season Sponsor

SAT 30 APR – SUN 1 MAY 2016 Times: James I – 11am, James II – 3pm & James III - 7.30pm

Drinks and meal packages available, check with Box Office for details

Sat or Sun Day Ticket from £42.50 (save 50p per ticket online)

Please note these performances contains strong language, violent scenes & nudity. An age guide of 14+ is suggested.

James II contains strobes

Running times: James I & James III – 2hrs 30mins, James II – 2hrs 23mins. Each includes one 20mins interval.

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‘WHAT GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!’ THE HERALD ON THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, 2013

The Scottish Opera and D’Oyly Carte production of

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.

Music by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV Publishing Adapted for Stage by Jeremy Sams Based on MGM Motion Picture Licensed Script adapted by Ray Roderick This production presented by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York.

Watch out! The most Fantasmagorical musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, lands in Newcastle in 2016. Star cast to be announced!

One of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance.

Having broken all Box Office records in the West End, this fun-filled production from the team that brought you Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I promises laughs, magic galore and favourite songs including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hushabye Mountain and Truly Scrumptious – and Chitty herself!

The team behind 2013’s smash hit The Pirates of Penzance returns with another Gilbert & Sullivan comedy classic. A stellar cast, in the hands of director Martin Lloyd-Evans, brings the fun to life with a delicious mix of cheeky English Music Hall and exquisite Japanese tradition.

The Mikado has decreed that flirting should be punishable by death. But when his son Nanki-Poo falls for the beautiful Yum-Yum,

it looks like someone might be heading for the executioner’s block…

Packed with anti-Establishment silliness, and full of larger than life characters including self serving politicians that are all too recognisable today, this playful show features some of G&S’s most popular tunes, including Three little maids, Tit-willow and I’ve got a little list.

Summer Season Sponsor

WED 1 – SUN 12 JUNE 2016 Tickets from £23.00 (Save 50p per ticket online)

No performances Mon 6, Tue 7 June

Tickets from £16.00 (Save 50p per ticket online)

Sung in English with English supertitles

Evenings Wed – Sat 7.30pm

Running time tbc

Evenings 7.30pm

Running time 2hrs

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 1pm & 5pm

Captioned and Audio Described performance Sat 4 June 2.30pm

Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Pre show talk Sat 18 June 6pm, free but must be pre booked

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WED 15 – SAT 18 JUNE 2016

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Newcastle Theatre Royal Autumn Season Sponsor

THU 8 SEPT – SAT 29 OCT 2016 Tickets from £22.50 (Save 50p per ticket online) Friends’ discount not applicable on Fri & Sat perfs.

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thu (not 8 Sep) 2pm, Sat 2.30pm

Running time 2hrs 50mins Recommended age 5+ Captioned & Audio described performance Wed 28 Sept, 7.30pm

Extra Matinees Wed 19 & 26 Oct 2pm

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Free travel and parking Travel T ravel free on the Metro with your theatre ticket (up to two hours before and after the performance) – simply retain your theatre ticket for inspection by Metro Staff.

Guided Tours Join us front of house, backstage and on-stage as we take guided tours around this historical theatre.

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Our Friends deal offers a huge 20% off tickets and drinks. We reserve the right to change ticket prices, but as a Friend your prices will never change. It is the best value Friends deal in theatre, and membership starts at just £30 per year for one person.

For more information about becoming a Friend of the Theatre Royal, see the Support section at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or call 0191 244 2511 or 08448 11 21 21 to join. * Occasionally there may be shows where the ticket discount will be less than 20% or not apply at all.

Customers have a 14 day cooling off period if you have booked via our website or over the phone, a full refund will be given if you choose to cancel your membership, and any tickets or other purchases made during this time will also be cancelled and refunded.

Get advance notification and priority booking after Friends; extended reservation periods with flexible payment terms and exclusive backstage tours amongst other benefits.

‘I have had nothing but superb service from the group sales team, they have always been extremely helpful, and have recommended events which have been well received by my work colleagues.

5 stars from me’.

Richard Robinson, Environment Agency Check page 42 for our fantastic group discounts or call Group Sales on 08448 11 21 22 or email groupbookings@theatreroyal.co.uk

Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust is an independent registered charity (No. 504473) operating not-for-profit and we receive no revenue funding. Becoming a Friend is a great way to both enjoy and support the Theatre Royal.

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Sat 24 Oct 2015, 10am Sat 28 Nov 2015, 10am Sat 19 Dec 2015, 10am Tickets: £6 per person, Box Office 08448 11 21 21

The New Short History of The Theatre Royal Written by popular local history author Vanessa Histon, it tells the story of the Theatre and the many great performers associated with it, from 1788 to the present day.

The book is richly illustrated in full-colour and is available at the Box Office for £6.99 (20% off for Friends)

The Story of Theatre exhibition The Story of Theatre is a permanent exhibition in the Gallery foyer, illustrating the the history of theatre from its origins in Ancient Greece to the present day. It includes costumes from the Victoria and Albert Museum Theatre and Performance Collection alongside memorabilia and exhibits from the Theatre Royal’s own archives. This delightful exhibition is free and open to the public throughout the day and evening.

Parking T here is free on-street parking in Grey Street after 6.30pm and free parking after 5.00pm in selected car parks in association with NE1 – go to www. getintonewcastle.co.uk/about/gettingaround.

Please note New Bridge St, Eldon and Manors car parks close at 10pm, Dean St car park sometimes has a long wait time on exit. For more details on city centre parking including NCP city centre car parks visit www.en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/ne1 C ycle stands are located on Grey Street (opposite Lloyd’s Bank). For advice on planning your cycle route to Theatre Royal visit Newcastle.cyclestreets.net

Get in touch Address Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR Feedback We really appreciate your comments and, where appropriate, will respond to them within five working days. Contact us via feedback@theatreroyal.co.uk, a Feedback card available in the foyer or from the Box Office, or write to us at Theatre Royal, Freepost NT1108, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1BR. Keep in Touch Sign up on the website to receive our e-newsletters and stay in touch with all our latest news, offers, pictures and competitions.

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WEEKLY WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

SUMMER SCHOOLS

MUSICAL THEATRE FOR 11-15 YEAR OLDS

DRAMA SKILLS

WORKSHOPS Term duration: 5 sessions

This term is a fun skills term with lots of new skills to be learned! All our sessions are led by a drama professional and support worker.

SCRIPT READING Tuesdays throughout September, 10.30am-12noon

Cost per term: £60 Term Duration: 10 sessions To book a place please contact the Box Office

CREATIVE WRITING Mondays throughout November, 10.30am12noon

10-14 August, 9.30am – 3pm, £135

5-7 years (A), Sat 10-11.30am, starting 19 September 5-7 years (B), Sat 12-1.30pm, starting 19 September 8-11 years, Fri 5-6.30pm, starting 18 September 12-15 years, Wed 6.30-8pm, starting 16 September

FROZEN WORKSHOPS FOR 5-9 YEAR OLDS

WEEKLY WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

For 8-11 year olds 27-31 July, 9.30am – 3pm, £135

Working with Elsa to recreate scenes from Arendelle and learn the dance routine to Let it Go, participants will perform their hard work to an invited audience at the end of the week.

Cost per term: £65 Term Duration: 10 sessions To book a place please contact the Box Office

For 12-16 year olds 17-21 August, 9am – 3pm, £135

17-21 August, 9.30am – 12.30pm or 1pm – 4pm, £60

ADULT ACTING

5 DAY FILM CHALLENGE FOR 11-17 YEAR OLDS

TRY DRAMA FOR 8-14 YEAR OLDS

We have set a challenge to budding film makers to join a professional film company for one week to create their own epic tale using found objects for props and some of the city centre’s local hotspots for locations. Whether you want to hold the camera, be in front of the camera or carry out any role in between, this intensive course could be just the very start to your professional career.

Over the course of 5 morning or afternoon sessions, participants will get the opportunity to explore Theatre Royal and participate in a variety of workshop sessions including performance skills, stage combat, stage make-up and special effects, set design and much more!

This summer why not spend a week with us?

We have classes for school age children who want to explore the world of the Performing Arts from behind the scenes or from centre stage.

PLAY IN A WEEK In just one week, participants will create their very own play to be performed in the Studio Theatre. It could be a musical, it could be a comedy. The young performers will decide! *Wrap around care available For 5-7 year olds 20-24 July, 9.30am – 3pm, £135 24-28 August, 9.30am – 3pm, £135

A week of singing, dancing and performing big numbers from some of the West End’s greatest musicals under the direction of some of our regions finest talents before taking to the stage to perform a medley of work for friends and family to enjoy.

24-28 August, 9.30am – 12.30pm (half day) or 9.30am – 4pm, £70/£135

LIMELIGHT

Have you ever had the desire to explore the world of acting? These fun sessions cover everything from devising to improvising, vocal technique to character development and Shakespeare to contemporary theatre in a safe, positive and welcoming environment. Been before? Have lots of experience? Why not try our new advanced class?

ENSEMBLE Our new Limelight ensemble actors group meet every Wednesday morning from 10.30am. If you would like to find out more about joining the group, please contact Kim Hoffmann on 0191 244 2502.

Above activities free to Limelight members (£40 annual subscription – see page 6)

NOVEMBER CLUB SUMMER SCHOOL Mon 3-Fri 7 Aug 10am – 4.30pm £130 Learn new performance skills, explore stories, memories and places of inspiration in this beautiful building with award winning performance company November Club.

All work created will be shared with an audience at the end of the week.

For more information contact Sarah Hudson participation@novemberclub.org.uk, 01670 457808 or www.novemberclub.org.uk

ACTING Mon 6.45-8.15pm, starting 14 September ADVANCED CLASS Thu 6.45-8.15pm, starting 17 September

3-7 August, 9.30am – 4pm, £160

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Should the babe in arms become restless and cause a disturbance, the parent/guardian will be requested to leave the auditorium with the child. We reserve the right to not re-admit. Baby changing facilities are available in the stalls basement accessible toilet.

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Heritage Fund Ticket prices include a contribution to our Heritage Fund which pays for the restoration and upkeep of the theatre.

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Babies and children For certain shows children aged two and under are welcome, on purchase of a £2 Babes in Arms ticket, and must share a seat with you (Babes in Arms tickets are not available for the Amphitheatre and Gallery as the distance from the stage and nature of these areas of the auditorium make it an inappropriate place to have small children). Children aged three and over must have a full paid for ticket.

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In Person Monday to Saturday 9am - 8pm. On nights with no performance, counter sales close at 6pm.

On Sundays & Bank Holidays we open a minimum of 1hr before a performance.

Phone 08448 11 21 21, calls cost 7p per minute from a BT landline, calls from other providers may vary.

Text Relay Service Available at the Box Office, simply call 18001 2442596.

Online PAY Save 50p per ticket by booking LESS online. Select your own seat ONLINE www.theatreroyal.co.uk Postage £1.40 will be applied to any tickets mailed out.

Ticket Prices Book early and we guarantee you will pay the lowest price for your ticket! We reserve the right to change prices – please check online for current prices. Become a Friend of the Theatre Royal and your prices will never change.

Concessions Only one concession applies per ticket.

Friends of the Theatre Royal: 20% off for Friends of the Theatre Royal with occasional exceptions. 10% off Opera North.

Companions: One free ticket for the companion of a disabled person who is not able to attend the event unaccompanied. The Cinema Exhibitors Association (CEA) card is the only proof of eligibility accepted by Theatre Royal for a free companion seat. The CEA Card scheme is an independently-run card scheme which ensures disabled people receive an appropriate reasonable adjustment when visiting the cinema or theatre. For full terms and conditions or to apply for a card visit www.ceacard.co.uk or call the CEA Card Scheme direct on 0845 123 1292.

Partial View Seats: Discount available on partial view seats (excl. Gallery) Standbys: Half price from 2hrs before the performance in selected areas at the management’s discretion. Available on most performances.

Not available online, subject to availability.

Ticket Exchange Up to 24hrs before a performance commences, tickets may, at the Management’s discretion, be exchanged for another performance of the same production upon return of tickets (£1.05 fee per ticket). Tickets cannot be refunded after purchase. Friends of the Theatre Royal and Advantage members can receive a credit note up to 24 hours before the performance.

Group Bookings 08448 11 21 22 or groupbookings@theatreroyal.co.uk Not applicable Fri & Sat evenings & midweek matinees. (With occasional exceptions).

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Booking Information

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GRAND CIRCLE U

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 U

T

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 T

S

2

Q N L

2 2 2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 S

R

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 R

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Q

P

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 P

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 N

M 4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 M

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 L

K

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 K

J

4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 J

H

6

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 H

G

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 G

F

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 F

E

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 E

D C

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 D

8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 C

B

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 B A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A

STALLS STAGE

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PRIORITY ON THESE SEATS IS GIVEN TO WHEELCHAIR USERS

PRIORITY ON THESE SEATS IS GIVEN TO WHEELCHAIR USERS

SEATS WITH PARTIAL VIEW

SEATS WITH PARTIAL VIEW

ROW LETTERS

ROW LETTERS

SUPERSEATS

SUPERSEATS

This is a representative plan. Please note: Row A in the Grand Circle and Upper Circle has tight leg room.

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