Autumn 2018 Mini Brochure

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Welcome to a preview of our packed Autumn season, including 14 shows, with something for everyone.

Catch the UK’s first regional tour of Once, the Tony Award® winning musical, in our own co-production with Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch. Welcome back to English Touring Theatre and their masterful depiction of Othello, and to the soul, funk and jazz legends Shakatak.

There’s plenty of quality drama too, including Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s new play Trial by Laughter, the world premiere of The Lovely Bones based on the Alice Sebold novel and The Return of the Soldier, an intimate story of complex and powerful love.

For comedy gold, try Wisdom of a Fool, about the life of Norman Wisdom, in a fast-paced show where one actor plays 30 characters. Families will also love the funny mix of circus skills, physical comedy and theatre in Hotel Paradiso.

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In addition, all Season Ticket Holders receive: • Complete flexibility with unlimited ticket exchanges.

• Priority booking with access to the best seats at the best price.

• Savings of at least 15%, and up to 35% when combined with a Membership.

• Priority offers for selected shows and special events.

And remember, booking early secures you the best seats at the best prices.

The not-so-small print: Season tickets include shows at the New Wolsey Theatre only and exclude Band C seats and Children’s Shows.

Find out all you need to know at: wolseytheatre.co.uk/seasonticket

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AUTUMN 2018 SEASON TICKET CHOICES THU 6 TO SAT 22 SEPTEMBER

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THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE AND QUEEN’S THEATRE HORNCHURCH PRESENTS

ONCE A guy, a girl and the song that brought them together. Winner of eight Tony Awards ® in 2012, including best musical, Once tells the unforgettable story of a Dublin street musician and a funny Czech woman, drawn together by their shared love of music. Once is about what happens when you take chances and go for your dreams. Catch the show on its first ever regional tour.

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10 SEP 7:45pm 17 SEP 7:45pm

11 SEP 7:00pm 18 SEP 7:00pm

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THU 6 SEP  7:45pm 12 SEP 13 SEP 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm 19 SEP 20 SEP 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm

FRI 7 SEP 7:45pm 14 SEP 7:45pm 21 SEP 7:45pm

SAT 8 SEP 7:45pm 15 SEP 2:30pm / 7:45pm 22 SEP 2:30pm / 7:45pm

TUE 30 OCT TO SAT 3 NOVEMBER AN ENGLISH TOURING THEATRE, OXFORD PLAYHOUSE AND SHAKESPEARE AT THE TOBACCO FACTORY PRODUCTION

OTHELLO Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most startlingly contemporary plays - a masterful depiction of a life torn apart by prejudice. With the strain of fitting into a society riven by discrimination and fear, Othello’s life quickly unravels as he turns on everything he holds dear.

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TUE 30 OCT 7:00pm

WED THU FRI SAT 31 OCT 1 NOV 2 NOV 3 NOV 2:30pm / 7:45pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 4:00pm

TUE 13 TO SAT 17 NOVEMBER BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE, ROYAL & DERNGATE AND NORTHERN STAGE IN ASSOCIATION WITH LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN & PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS

THE LOVELY BONES

By Alice Sebold Adapted by Bryony Lavery Susie Salmon is just like any other young girl. She wants to be beautiful, adores her charm bracelet and has a crush on a boy from school. There’s one big difference though – Susie is dead.

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TUE 13 NOV 7:00pm

WED 14 NOV 2:30pm / 7:45pm

THU 15 NOV 7:45pm

FRI 16 NOV 7:45pm

SAT 17 NOV 2:30pm / 7:45pm

MON 24 TO TUE 25 SEPTEMBER LISA HAMMOND AND RACHAEL SPENCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH IMPROBABLE

STILL NO IDEA Part verbatim theatre, part-improv, part-comedy sketch show, Still No Idea is a raucous and mischievous exposé of good intentions gone bad and an adventure story about how we can’t imagine some people having an adventure.

MON TUE 24 SEP 25 SEP 7:45pm 7:45pm

WED 26 TO THU 27 SEPTEMBER LIPSERVICE PRESENTS

WITHERING LOOKS An authentic insight into the lives and works of those three Bronte sisters (well, two of them actually, Anne’s just popped out for a cup of sugar...).

WED THU 26 SEP 27 SEP 7:45pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm

MON 1 TO SAT 6 OCTOBER ARIA ENTERTAINMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH GUY JAMES PRESENT

THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER Music by Charles Miller Book and Lyrics by Tim Sanders An intensely bitter-sweet tale dissects the very different love of three women for one man.

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 OCT 2 OCT 3 OCT 4 OCT 5 OCT 6 OCT 7:45pm 7:00pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm

MON 8 TO SAT 13 OCTOBER THE ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY AND YORK THEATRE ROYAL PRESENT

THE HABIT OF ART By Alan Bennett Directed by Philip Franks Alan Bennett is one our greatest playwrights, with stage and screen blockbusters including The History Boys. The Habit of Art stars Matthew Kelly and David Yelland.

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 8 OCT 9 OCT 10 OCT 11 OCT 12 OCT 13 OCT 7:45pm 7:00pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm

MON 5 TO SAT 10 NOVEMBER IAN HISLOP AND NICK NEWMAN PRESENT

TRIAL BY LAUGHTER Following critical acclaim for The Wipers Times, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman have once again taken inspiration from real life events for their new play Trial by Laughter.

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 5 NOV 6 NOV 7 NOV 8 NOV 9 NOV 10 NOV 7:45pm 7:00pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm 7:45pm 7:45pm 2:30pm / 7:45pm

SUN 23 SEPTEMBER DON’T STOP THE BEAT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

A NIGHT WITH MARVIN GAYE Let’s get it on with a special evening of the ‘Prince of Soul’ with the velvet falsetto, Marvin Gaye. Expect stunning soulful vocals from the charismatic Wayne Hernandez, incredible harmonies and infectious energy from Wayne’s band that are guaranteed to get the room moving!.

SUN 23 SEP 7:00pm

SUN 7 OCTOBER JACK LANE PRESENTS

WISDOM OF A FOOL Star of 1950s British stage and screen, the legendary Norman Wisdom won the hearts of millions and remains one of the UK’s comedy icons.

Portraying thirty characters in this tour de force performance, Jack Lane takes you on an emotional roller coaster.

SUN 7 OCT 7:00pm

SUN 14 OCTOBER STEPHEN FOSTER PRESENTS

SHAKATAK With great anticipation, we welcome back the soul, funk and jazz legends Shakatak following their unforgettable performance in 2012.

SUN 14 OCT 7:00pm

FRI 19 OCTOBER LOST IN TRANSLATION CIRCUS PRESENTS

HOTEL PARADISO An exciting and very funny new show for all the family from Lost in Translation Circus use daring circus skills, physical comedy and theatre.

FRI 19 OCT 7:45pm

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SAT 20 OCTOBER

DUKE’S COMEDY CLUB An evening with the finest comics from around the world.

SAT 20 OCT 7:45pm

NOTE Spice up your night and add a curry when you book!

SUN 4 NOVEMBER STEPHEN FOSTER PRESENTS

CHINA CRISIS Liverpool legends China Crisis are making their first ever appearance in Ipswich.

SUN 4 NOV 7:00pm

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Our intimate 100 seat space is just a short walk up the road on St Georges Street – hosting the best contemporary theatre from around the UK, our year round programme of theatre for younger children and their families, and the home for our own Youth Theatre and acclaimed Young Company.

The New Wolsey strives to be as accessible as possible to all.

There are a range of accessible performances available throughout the season, and access services should you need further assistance with your visit.

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