New Wolsey Autumn Brochure 2014

AUTUMN 2014 4 SEPT 2014 to 31 JAN 2015

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The New Wolsey team welcomes you all to our‌ This autumn sees the World Premiere of our brand new musical Midsummer Songs, written and Pulse Presents brings three of the UK's directed by our Artistic Director Peter Rowe most exciting contemporary theatre with music by Ben Goddard - a formidable makers to Ipswich with work musical making team! With original commissioned or supported by the songs presented in our trademark New Wolsey. There's the playful team actor-musician format, join us for what from Toot with Be Here Now, and the will be a heart-warming beautiful performance toe tapping start to makers Two Destination September.

Language with the preview of Manpower, To commemorate the and don't miss the centenary of the start of incredible Analogue's the First World War, Stowaway originally the New Wolsey has developed through our teamed up with Big Ideas project in 2012.

Dr John Greenacre at Our very own young University Campus theatre makers take up Suffolk, and the Ipswich residence in the studio Tourist Guides this October to present Association to create two completely different additional events alongside Private Peaceful and pieces of theatre, the New Wolsey Youth Theatre with the classic Alice’s Adventures A Farewell To Arms.

In Wonderland perfect for all the family, Take a look at pages 6 and 7 to see how else you can take followed by the New Wolsey Young Company with Paul Webb's brutal dark part in remembering. comedy Four Knights In Knaresborough.

IPSWICH | 29 OCTOBER - 2 NOVEMBER 2014

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DON’T MISS OUT… BOOK NOW! This year, SPILL Festival makes a welcome return to the main theatre with a community musical presented by GETINTHEBACKOFTHEVAN. Pacitti Company bring this biannual festival home to Ipswich and we are proud to host one of the many events they will present from 29 October to 2 November.

Take part in the conversation and collaboration between some of the best Ipswich arts companies at #WeAreIpswich Our accessible performances this season display a great mix of additional services and creative combinations within the shows themselves – more information can be found on pages 33 and 34, just before you can find out how to support the theatre further on pages 35 and 36.

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THU 4 TO SAT 27 SEPTEMBER THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE presents

Midsummer Songs By / Peter Rowe and Ben Goddard

Twenty-five years ago a group of friends celebrated the end of their university careers with a wild week in a barn half-way up a mountain in West Wales. A week of madness, mayhem and music, recorded on a C90 cassette and buried in a biscuit tin at the top of a hill with a pledge – “Wherever we are in twenty-five years’ time we’ll come back here on Midsummer’s Eve and create the B side”.

Now we see those old friends return, a little rounder, a bit more rueful but with their passion for life, love and music still smouldering inside.

As the biscuit tin gives up its secrets, old passions catch fire, past resentments return and the songs begin to fly. Will this reunion change their lives? Will the album ever be finished? And what on earth can they play that cassette on?

Written especially for a company of multi-skilled actor-musicians in the New Wolsey house style, this brand new musical is a celebration of friendship, survival and the power of song.

Book and Lyrics by / Peter Rowe Music by / Ben Goddard TIMES / 7.45pm (7pm on Tuesdays) MATINEES / 2.30pm on Sat 6,

Wed 10, Sat 13, Wed 17, Sat 20, Wed 24 and Sat 27 Sept

POST-SHOW TALK /

Thu 11 Sept

Audio Described Performance Sat 20 Sept at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted Thu 25 Oct at 2.30pm

Captioned Performance Thu 25 Oct at 2.30pm

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“Wherever we are in 25 years, we'll come back and create the B side�

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This season, the New Wolsey TheaTRE will be taking part in a global commemoration to remember the lives of those who lived, fought and died in the First World War. MON 29 SEPTEMBER TO WED 1 OCTOBER SCAMP THEATRE presents

PRIVATE PEACEFUL Michael Morpurgo (Author of War Horse) Reade Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn.

During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon; his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

Winner of the Blue Peter Book of the Year, Private Peaceful is by third Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. His inspiration came from a visit to Ypres where he was shocked to discover how many young soldiers were court-martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. Suitable for ages 8+ by /

Adapted & Directed by / Simon

TIMES / 7.45pm

(7pm on Tue 30 Sept) on Wed 1 Oct POST-SHOW TALK / Tue 30 Sept MATINEE / 2.30pm

‘As moving as the poetry of Wilfred Owen and as painfully memorable as whitehot shrapnel…’ ★★★★★ The Sunday Herald

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MON 29 SEPTEMBER Dr John Greenacre, First World War Centenary Project Coordinator from University Campus Suffolk presents

FOR THE SAKE OF EXAMPLE:

THE TRIAL OF PRIVATE BENJAMIN HART Private Benjamin Hart of the Suffolk Regiment was a Territorial soldier from Ipswich. Having lived and fought for months on the Western Front Private Hart was arrested and tried for desertion.

John Greenacre examines the trial and verdict of Benjamin Hart and wider aspects of British military justice during the First World War. TIME / 6pm TICKETS / £5

IWM (Imperial War Museums) are leading the First World War Centenary Partnership, a network of cultural and educational organisations, and these events will be listed along with many others across the country.

Find out more at www.1914.org

WED 5 NOVEMBER Dr John Greenacre, First World War Centenary Project Coordinator from University Campus Suffolk presents

TRENCH TO WARD:

" multi-platform theatre makers of rare ambition" The Guardian

TUE 4 TO SAT 8 NOVEMBER IMITATING THE DOG and THE DUKES, LANCASTER in association with LIVE AT LICA and CAST

A FAREWELL TO ARMS By / Ernest

Hemingway An adaptation by / imitating the dog

Acclaimed theatre makers imitating the dog bring their unique theatrical vision to this adaptation of A Farewell To Arms, one of the great love stories of the twentieth century.

In war-torn Italy, 1918, ambulance driver Frederic Henry begins a relationship with nurse Catherine Barkley, discovering the redemptive power of love whilst experiencing a loss of innocence in a time of devastating conflict. This new adaptation will fuse video projection, stage design and original music to create an extraordinary version of Hemingway’s powerful meditation on love and the brutality of modern warfare. www.imitatingthedog.co.uk TIMES / 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 4) MATINEES / 2.30pm on Wed 5 & Sat 8 Nov POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 6 Nov

Captioned Performance All performances will contain a creative use of captioning.

THE WOUNDING OF PRIVATE CHARLES INGLETON

Private Charles Ingleton was an Australian infantryman wounded on the Western Front in 1916. His evacuation took him from a trench in French Flanders to a bed in the East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital. John Greenacre examines the treatment of Charles Ingleton and the effectiveness of British Army medical services during the First World War. TIME / 6pm TICKETS / £5

SAT 8 NOVEMBER Ipswich Tourist Guides Association presents

Ipswich & The Great War – A Guided Walk

A tribute to the men and women who battled for victory. The stories of Military heroes & Munitions Workers, of Zeppelin Raids & Rationing, and the vital work done by Ipswich Manufacturers.

TIME / 11.30am, starting from The Old Customs House on The Waterfront.

DURATION OF WALK / 90 mins TICKETS / £20 and includes the walk, lunch at the New Wolsey Theatre and a ticket to the matinee of A Farewell To Arms.

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THU 4 SEPTEMBER TOOT presents

BE HERE NOW An irreverently comic yet tender look at how music seeps into and influences our lives.

TOOT will immerse you in a world of CDs, cassettes and videotapes; rewinding, fast-forwarding and pausing fantasies, memories, the rawness of love and the music that defines it. Hit repeat and relive together the scenes you play over and over in your head, the moments you can't change - all set to a soundtrack of ‘90s classics.

Created and performed by Stuart Barter, Clare Dunn and Terry O’Donovan with a soundtrack of original (and some not-so-original) tunes.

Produced by Faith Dodkins.

An Ovalhouse seed commission.

Supported by Shoreditch Town Hall, Cambridge Junction and Escalator Performing Arts.

VENUE /

High Street Exhibition Gallery TIME / 7.45pm

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THU 18 & FRI 19 SEPTEMBER ANALOGUE presents

STOWAWAY The wheels of a Boeing 777 unfold out of the belly of a plane as it begins its descent towards Heathrow. The frozen body of a stowaway is tipped out.

In the carpark of a suburban DIY superstore, Andy looks up. Something is falling out of the sky. A man crash-lands on the ground in front of him.

The premiere of a brand new show by Analogue (Beachy Head, 2401 Objects).

Commissioned by New Wolsey Theatre. Supported by Creative Scotland, Arts Council England and British Council. Developed at Traverse Theatre and Shoreditch Town Hall.

‘The bright young things of British Theatre’ The Observer VENUE / New

Wolsey Studio TIMES / 7.45pm Head to

pulseipswich.co.uk for more information on our work all year round

THU 25 SEPTEMBER TWO DESTINATION LANGUAGE presents a preview of

MANPOWER Men are funny things. Triple trophy winner Alister Lownie (Bantam League baseball, 1986-7) is one of them.

Katherina Radeva (rhythm gymnast) is not. Being a man, though, is something else.

You can man up. You have to, when your team's a man down.

Stand and take it like a man.

Alister and Kat have been thinking about men and power.

Bruce. Clint. Maggie. Sheds and tea. Heavy machinery and pocket gadgets. And watching.

VENUE / New

Wolsey Studio

TIME / 7.45pm POST-SHOW TALK / Thu

25 Sept

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THU 2 OCTOBER EUROPEAN ARTS COMPANY presents

THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE European Arts Company returns with a dramatisation of the libel and criminal trials of Oscar Wilde at the Old Bailey in 1895.

Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening night of The Importance of Being Earnest and the zenith of Wilde’s career. Less than 100 days later, he found himself a common prisoner sentenced to two years hard labour.

So what happened during the trials and what did Wilde say?

Was he persecuted or the author of his own downfall?

Using the original words spoken in court, we can feel what it was like to be in the company of a flawed genius - as this less than ideal husband was suddenly reduced to a man of no importance.

TIME / 7.45pm

FRI 3 OCTOBER

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

TIME / 7.45pm NOTE / May contain adult content LINE UP / www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/comedy

Curry & Comedy

Spice up your evening for an extra £5

Our Cafe Bar will be serving Vegetable Balti or Chicken Tikka with rice and naan. Must be ordered in advance.

Limited availability.

SAT 4 OCTOBER

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC Join our award winning team of liars, swindlers and cheats for a spectacular night of trickery you'll be trying to work out for a very long time to come. Audiences will witness mastery of card manipulation, death defying stunts, mind boggling sleight of hand and spectacular illusions from some of the foremost performers in magic.

Champions Of Magic includes five world class, award winning entertainers performing everything from stage filling illusions to magic right in the palm of spectators' hands. Along with a live video feed, fiery pyrotechnics and stunning lighting, the show is an immersive experience in the art of magic.

TIME / 3.30pm

& 7.45pm

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Photographer credit: © Phil Sharp

MON 6 TO WED 8 OCTOBER

★★★★

CUSTOM/PRACTICE and THE CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY presents

‘ Energetic and imaginative… and a generous sprinkling of faerie dust’ Metro on

Shakespeare’s ROMEO & JULIET Directed by Rae Mcken (Artistic Director, Custom/Practice), in collaboration with choreographer Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy and composer Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante, from the Olivier award winning hip-hop dance company, Boy Blue.

Set amongst the princes and nobles of Verona, this dynamic new production combines the purity and beauty of Shakespeare’s original text with entrancing contemporary street dance.

Caught between the long-running and bitter feud of their families, the Montagues and the Capulets, the star-crossed lovers must fight against the odds in this much-loved and powerful tale of forbidden romance, jealousy and betrayal.

This dazzling and innovative version of the unforgettable classic is a must see for newcomers to Shakespeare and regular theatregoers alike.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

‘ Quality Shakespeare at its most accessible’ The Stage on Twelfth Night

‘ The kind of energy and enthusiasm that Shakespeare thrives upon’ Time Out on A Midsummer Night’s Dream

TIMES / 7.45pm

(7pm on Tue 7 Oct)

MATINEE / 2.30pm on Wed 8 Oct POST-SHOW TALK / Tue 7 Oct

SAT 11 OCTOBER

AN AUDIENCE WITH RATIONALE

TUE 7 TO SAT 11 OCTOBER NEW WOLSEY YOUTH THEATRE presents

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Lewis Carroll V A Pearn Directed by / Joe Leat and Rob Salmon By /

ADAPTED By /

‘Come with us, friends, whatever be your ages, and meet some folk from out the magic pages!’

VENUE / New

Wolsey Studio

TIMES / 7.45pm MATINEE / 2.30pm on Sat 11 Oct POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 9 Oct

Audio Described Performance Saturday 11 October at 2.30pm

www.rationale.org.uk TIME / 7.45pm

Image : Edward Richard Miller

On an ordinary summer’s afternoon, Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole and an extraordinary adventure begins. In a strange world with even stranger characters, she meets a grinning cat, joins a mad tea party and plays croquet with the Queen! Lost in this fantasy land, Alice finds herself growing more and more curious by the minute…

Join the New Wolsey Youth Theatre for a trip through Lewis Carroll’s world of magic and wonder where nothing is ever as it seems.

Following a sell-out performance of In My Shoes in 2013, hip hop dance company Rationale are back, and they want your feedback.

Rationale will return to Ipswich and the New Wolsey for three days where they will be exploring new storytelling techniques that will immerse you in an innovative way of interacting with dance, giving you ownership of the show.

An Audience with Rationale is all about questioning the pre-conceptions of theatre, breaking down the barriers, and enveloping the audience in something new and sensational.

On Sat 11 October, you can see what they have produced and tell them what you think.

Exciting plans are already in place to talk to artists and the community to inform the theatre making process.

The company will take part in the schools Creative Choices workshop on Fri 10 October – an event that will provide a unique insight into careers in theatre and the wider creative and cultural industries. See page 23.

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SUN 12 OCTOBER TERRY DASH MUSIC presents

THE KINGS OF COOL With Matthew Ford And His Band A celebration of the coolest crooners. The hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Bobby Darin, Andy Williams and many more…

Award–winning vocalist Matt Ford is widely regarded as the finest big band singer in the UK, broadcasting frequently with the BBC Big Band and The John Wilson Orchestra.

Matt works regularly with acclaimed conductor John Wilson, performing at the 2011 BBC Proms in Hooray For Hollywood and subsequently touring the UK with the John Wilson Orchestra, something he repeated in November 2013. Last year Matt returned to the Royal Albert Hall for his second BBC Proms appearance (Hollywood Rhapsody), and made his US debut, performing in Hollywood with Seth Macfarlane. The Kings Of Cool features Matt’s own stunning nine piece band made up of the finest musicians in the UK. If you are a fan of cool swinging standards, The Great American Songbook, and the music of The Rat Pack, then this is the show for you. www.terrydash.co.uk TIME / 7pm

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TUE 14 TO THU 16 OCTOBER

ERIC AND LITTLE ERN

OlivIER AWARD NOMINEE 2014 Created and performed by /

Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens Featuring classic material by /

Eddie Braben, Dick Hills and Sid Green

This affectionate, moving and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double act that Britain has ever seen vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreating some of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances, cherished moments from the archives sit alongside new material created by the performers. Together they make a brilliant comedy that recreates the all-ages appeal of Morecambe and Wise in their heyday. www.ericandlittleern.com ‘Ashpitel and Stephens have got the duo’s mannerisms down pat to such a winning extent... you could watch this for hours.’ ★★★★ Daily Telegraph TIMES / 7.45pm

(7pm on Tue 14) on Wed 15 Oct

MATINEE / 2.30pm

FRI 17 OCTOBER DAVID GRAHAM ENTERTAINMENT LTD presents

SONGBIRD:

THE MUSIC OF EVA CASSIDY Songbird: The Music Of Eva Cassidy is a fantastic concert which tells the story of one the greatest singers of the 1980s and 1990s.

Supported by a brilliant on-stage live band, video footage and classic Eva Cassidy arrangements of some of the best songs of the late 20th century, Sarah-Jane Buckley presents a show which has already been hailed as “ a tour de force performance that is nothing short of phenomenal”.

TIME / 7.45pm

SAT 18 OCTOBER

SUN 19 OCTOBER

BALUJI SHRIVASTAV presents

MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS

THE INNER VISION ORCHESTRA

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery and infectious belly laugh humour - all in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism. Feel the energy and experience the power of this unique performance.

Indian maestro and Musical Director Baluji Shrivastav also known as “sitarist to the stars”, having played with George Harrison, recorded for Boy George, Annie Lennox, Massive Attack, Future Sound of London, Shakira and the Doves (to name a few!) has brought together incredible musicians from around the world who are blind or partially sighted. Their uplifting music moves between songs from Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, to soulful Gospel and Blues to sublime Indian Ragas and Western Classical compositions. Driven by the intensity of an inner vision they celebrate the power of music to transform lives.

www.taiko.co.uk

TIME / 7.45pm POST-SHOW TALK / Sat

TIME / 7pm

18 Oct

"Just when you think it could not get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity.

This show is not one to be missed.” ★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News

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TUE 21 TO SAT 25 OCTOBER THE ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY and THE THEATRE ROYAL, BURY ST EDMUNDS presents

THREE MEN IN A BOAT By / Jerome

K Jerome

Adapted & Directed by /

Craig Gilbert

Designed by / Victoria Spearing Lighting by / Alan

Valentine

Following a sell-out hit tour in 2012, Craig Gilbert’s ingenious, acclaimed adaption of Jerome K Jerome’s classic tale of boating misadventure returns to the UK stage this autumn armed with more singing, wilder adventures and sporting even brighter blazers.

Originally intended as a guide to boating on the Thames, Jerome’s ripping yarn of youthful friendship, mischief and folly celebrates the very essence of Britishness inspiring many of our comic legends from Morecambe and Wise to Monty Python.

From the producers of Birdsong and The Private Ear The Public Eye, Original Theatre Company take this classic tale of British misadventure and folly by the scruff of the neck. Equipped with a working pub, live piano accompaniment, some ale, music hall singing, a dog and a feast of physical comedy, settle yourself in for a night out to remember.

“ The whole audience, which ranged from 8 to 80, were in stiches”

TIMES / 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 21 Oct) MATINEES / 2.30pm on

Wed 22 & Sat 25 Oct

WhatsOnStage

POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 23 Oct

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BSL Captioned Interpreted Performance Saturday 25 October at 2.30pm

TUE 21 TO SAT 25 OCTOBER NEW WOLSEY YOUNG COMPANY presents

FOUR KNIGHTS IN KNARESBOROUGH By / Paul Webb Directed by / Rob Salmon

The 12th Century: The Archbishop of Canterbury is dead and England is crying out for the murderers' blood. The four knights guilty of the crime are being hunted, their lives and careers are ruined and one of them has a bloody awful toothache...

Set over the following year, Four Nights in Knaresborough attempts to answer the question of what happened after these men committed "the worst career move in history".

Funny, violent, touching and intelligent; join Brito, Traci, Morville and Fitz as they fight, freeze and fornicate through the worst year of their lives.

Strong language and graphic content make this play suitable for ages 14 and over.

VENUE / New

Wolsey Studio

TIMES / 7.45pm POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 23 Oct

“ a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun feel of a real comedy club.”

The Guardian

SUN 26 OCTOBER

UNDER 18 COMEDY NIGHT The best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!

TIME / 7pm AGES / 12 to 18

For a full line-up please visit www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/u18comedy

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“Fresh, intense and immensely liberating”

Evening Standard

Image : Robin Junicke

FRI 31 OCTOBER GETINTHEBACKOFTHEVAN presents

THE LIVE ART COMMUNITY MUSICAL WORLD PREMIERE A SPILL Commission, presented in partnership with the New Wolsey Theatre.

Additionally supported by Colchester Arts Centre and Cambridge Junction.

GETINTHEBACKOFTHEVAN take a smash-hit musical and smash it!

GETINTHEBACKOFTHEVAN are taking a radical approach to mounting a classic musical. They’ll skip through a toe-tappingly problematic landscape of stereotype, taboo and performance rights, and before you know it, you’ll be singing along out of tune with them.

Over-flowing with cameos and interventions, The Live Art Community Musical will be for anyone who's ever considered themselves a misfit and wants to make a riotous song and dance about it. May contain some nudity and strong language.

TIME / 7.30pm

If you are a local live artist, and want to take part, get in touch!

There will also be an interactive workshop for those interested in the VAN's approach to making a musical with a difference.

No experience necessary.

Email comeinplease@getinthebackofthevan.com www.getinthebackofthevan.com f getintheback t @getintheback

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29 OCTOBER 2 NOVEMBER 2014 SPILL is an international festival of live art, experimental theatre, and performance presenting the work of exceptional artists from around the globe.

Join us for 5 days of exciting, challenging events in a variety of public, civic and performance spaces across Ipswich. Created and curated by performance maker Robert Pacitti, and produced

by Pacitti Company, SPILL is recognised worldwide as the UK’s premier artist-led festival of experimental work.

For more information and the latest programme announcements visit: www.spillfestival.com or email: info@spillfestival.com

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Inside you will find the entire diary to the season, including handy details such as Accessible Performances and Post-Show Talks.

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Evening Package Book 8 or more shows in the same band and save up to £100 PREMIUM £15 BAND £13.50 Use these irresistible offers on the following shows: Midsummer Songs, Private Peaceful, The Trials Of Oscar Wilde, Champions Of Magic, The Kings Of Cool, Eric And Little Ern, Songbird: The Music Of Eva Cassidy, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, Three Men In A Boat, The Magnificent Music Hall, Mud Morganfield, A Farewell To Arms and This Is My Family.

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DATE PERFORMANCE

DAY

EVE VENUE

NOTE

Thu 4 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

Be Here Now 7.45pm HEG PULSE PRESENTS

Fri 5 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

Sat 6 Sep The Tap Dancing Mermaid 11am & 2pm CHILDREN’S SHOW

Midsummer Songs 2.30pm 7.45pm

Mon 8 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

7pm Tue 9 Sep Midsummer Songs 7pm Tuesdays

Wed 10 Sep Midsummer Songs 2.30pm 7.45pm

7.45pm Thu 11 Sep Midsummer Songs Post-Show Talk

Fri 12 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

Sat 13 Sep Emily Brown and The Thing 11am & 2pm CHILDREN’S SHOW

Midsummer Songs 2.30pm 7.45pm

Mon 15 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

7pm Tue 16 Sep Midsummer Songs 7pm Tuesdays

Wed 17 Sep Midsummer Songs 2.30pm 7.45pm

Thu 18 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

Stowaway 7.45pm PULSE PRESENTS

Fri 19 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

Stowaway 7.45pm PULSE PRESENTS

Sat 20 Sep The Pillow Maker 11am, 2pm & 4pm CHILDREN’S SHOW

2.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED

Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

Mon 22 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

7pm Tue 23 Sep Midsummer Songs 7pm Tuesdays

Wed 24 Sep Midsummer Songs 2.30pm 7.45pm

7.45pm CAPTIONED Thu 25 Sep Midsummer Songs

BSL INTERPRETED 7.45pm

7.45pm

Manpower PULSE PRESENTS

Post-Show Talk

Fri 26 Sep Midsummer Songs 7.45pm

Sat 27 Sep Pop 11am & 2pm CHILDREN’S SHOW

Midsummer Songs 2.30pm 7.45pm

Mon 29 Sep Private Peaceful 7.45pm

7pm Tue 30 Sep Private Peaceful 7pm Tuesdays

Post-Show Talk

Wed 1 Oct Private Peaceful 2.30pm 7.45pm

Thu 2 Oct The Trials of Oscar Wilde 7.45pm

Fri 3 Oct Duke's Comedy Club 7.45pm

Sat 4 Oct Storymaker 11am & 12noon CHILDREN’S SHOW

Champions of Magic 3.30pm 7.45pm

Mon 6 Oct Romeo and Juliet 7.45pm

7pm Tue 7 Oct Romeo and Juliet 7pm Tuesdays

Post-Show Talk

Alice’s Adventures…

7.45pm

Wed 8 Oct Romeo and Juliet 2.30pm 7.45pm

Alice’s Adventures…

7.45pm

7.45pm Thu 9 Oct Alice’s Adventures…

Post-Show Talk

Fri 10 Oct Alice’s Adventures…

7.45pm

Sat 11 Oct AN AUDIENCE WITH Rationale 7.45pm

2.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED

Alice’s Adventures…

7.45pm 7pm Sun 12 Oct The Kings of Cool Early Start

7pm Tue 14 Oct Eric and Little Ern 7pm Tuesdays

Wed 15 Oct Eric and Little Ern 2.30pm 7.45pm

Thu 16 Oct Eric and Little Ern 7.45pm

Fri 17 Oct Songbird : The Music of Eva Cassidy 7.45pm

Sat 18 Oct Storymaker 11am & 12noon CHILDREN’S SHOW

7.45pm

Inner Vision Orchestra Post-Show Talk

7pm Sun 19 Oct Mugenkyo TAIKO DrummerS

Early Start

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DATE PERFORMANCE

DAY

EVE VENUE

NOTE

7pm Tue 21 Oct Three Men In A Boat

FOUR KNIGHTS IN KNARESBOROUGH 7.45pm

Wed 22 Oct Three Men In A Boat 2.30pm 7.45pm

FOUR KNIGHTS IN KNARESBOROUGH 7.45pm 7.45pm Thu 23 Oct Three Men In A Boat

7.45pm

FOUR KNIGHTS IN KNARESBOROUGH Fri 24 Oct Three Men In A Boat 7.45pm

FOUR KNIGHTS IN KNARESBOROUGH 7.45pm 2.30pm Sat 25 Oct Three Men In A Boat 7.45pm 2.30pm

FOUR KNIGHTS IN KNARESBOROUGH 7.45pm Sun 26 Oct Comedy Club 4 Kidz 3.30pm

7pm

Under 18 Comedy Club

Mon 27 Oct Hansel and Gretel 11am & 2pm 7pm Tue 28 Oct The Hogwallops

PG

7pm Tuesdays

Post-Show Talk

Post-Show Talk

CAPTIONED

BSL INTERPRETED

HALF TERM SHOW

Early Start

HALF TERM SHOW

7pm Tuesdays

HALF TERM SHOW

7pm Wed 29 Oct The Hogwallops 2.30pm Early Start

HALF TERM SHOW

Thu 30 Oct Storymaker 11am & 12noon CHILDREN’S SHOW

THE Live Art Community Musical 7.30pm

Sat 1 Nov Storymaker 11am & 12noon CHILDREN’S SHOW

THE MAGNIFICENT Music Hall 2.30pm

MUD MORGANFIELD

8.45pm

7pm Tue 4 Nov A Farewell To Arms 7pm Tuesdays

Wed 5 Nov A Farewell To Arms 2.30pm 7.45pm

7.45pm Thu 6 Nov A Farewell To Arms Post-Show Talk

Fri 7 Nov A Farewell To Arms 7.45pm

Sat 8 Nov A Farewell To Arms 2.30pm 7.45pm

7pm Tue 11 Nov This Is My Family 7pm Tuesdays

Wed 12 Nov This Is My Family 2.30pm 7.45pm

7.45pm Thu 13 Nov This Is My Family Post-Show Talk

Fri 14 Nov This Is My Family 7.45pm

Sat 15 Nov Storymaker 11am & 12noon CHILDREN’S SHOW

This Is My Family 2.30pm 7.45pm

Sat 17 Jan Storymaker 11am & 12noon CHILDREN’S SHOW

Sat 31 Jan Storymaker 11am & 12noon CHILDREN’S SHOW

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NEW WOLSEY THEATRE TOURS

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The New Wolsey Theatre is opening its stage door to offer a brilliant and rare opportunity to go behind the scenes.

Our engaging, knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the theatre to the dressing rooms, the green room, the lighting box, the trap doors, onto the stage and beyond!

You never know what you will discover or who you will meet along the way.

Tours take place every Saturday from 6 September to 31 January (excluding 22 Nov) at 12.30pm and cost £5 per person.

The duration of the tour is approximately 45 mins long.

Tours can be booked online but if you have access requirements please contact the Ticket Sales Team on 01473 295900.

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AUTUMN 2014 PRICING Midsummer Songs The Kings Of Cool Eric And Little Ern Three Men In A Boat Mud Morganfield This Is My Family

PREMIUM BAND £25 £20 Matinee Performances PREMIUM BAND £15 £10

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BAND BAND £15 £8.50 BAND BAND £10 £8.50

Private Peaceful A Farewell To Arms The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Champions Of Magic Songbird: The Music Of Eva Cassidy Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers The Magnificent Music Hall

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STOP! Booking multiple shows?

YES? Head to page 17 to save £££s!

Duke's Comedy Club Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet An Audience With Rationale Inner Vision Orchestra The Live Art Community Musical

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PREMIUM BAND BAND BAND £15 £10 £10 £8.50

PREMIUM BAND BAND BAND £20 £15 £10 £8.50 Matinee Performances

All Studio & Children’s Shows Comedy Club 4 Kids & Under 18 Comedy

PREMIUM BAND BAND BAND £15 £10 £10 £8.50

Theatre Tours

(excl. Champions Of Magic and The Magnificent Music Hall)

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Full: £8.50 Under 26: £5 All Tickets: £5

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SAT 1 NOVEMBER THE PAPER MOON THEATRE COMPANY presents

THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL FOLLOWING A SELL OUT SHOW LAST SEASON! They're back, by popular demand!

This glittering galaxy of stars from BBC TV's The Good Old Days will once again delight and entertain with songs, dance, magic and laughter portraying this truly golden era of Victorian Music Hall with great wit and warmth.

Carefree, cheerful and uniquely British.

Unmissable!

TIME / 2.30pm

SAT 1 NOVEMBER STEPHEN FOSTER PROMOTIONS presents

MUD MORGANFIELD AND HIS ALL-STAR BAND

“Don’t miss this tremendous

night of Chicago blues, right here in downtown Ipswich”

The eldest son of blues legend Muddy Waters comes to Ipswich for the biggest blues night the town has seen for many a year. Larry Mud Morganfield is the proud heir of the King of Chicago Blues with a big and powerful voice and the showmanship to go with it. He has shared stages throughout the world with many of his father’s fellow superstars like Buddy Guy and Pinetop Perkins. Mud has also appeared on Jools Holland’s Later TV show.

For his eagerly awaited Suffolk debut he will be joined by an all-star group which includes Big Town Playboy Ian Jennings and harmonica player Steve Weston who appears on the bestselling album Going Back Home by Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey. Mud Morganfield’s show is the ultimate blues experience.

TIME / 8.45pm

BONFIRE NIGHT

BONFIRE

BBQ on the Terrace Just £2.50 per person.

Must beINFO booked with your tickets.

Limited availability

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TUE 11 TO SAT 15 NOVEMBER A SHEFFIELD THEATRES PRODUCTION

A brand new musical From the writer of Our House and Neville’s Island Words and music by / Tim

Firth

‘This is my family.’ That was the competition. All Nicky had to do was describe her family and she could win a dream holiday. Ok, so she lied through her teeth and made them all sound perfect, but who cares!? She won! She could take them to Rio! To Florida! Acapulco!

Instead, fourteen year-old Nicky Perry chooses pretty much the last holiday her family were expecting…

This fast-moving, laugh-out-loud and hugely moving new musical from the writer of Calendar Girls goes to the heart of the question: what exactly is the point of family in the modern age?

‘ sweet as a nut, funny, truthful, glorying in grumpy family love’ The Times

★★★★★ The Sunday Express Ages / 12+ TIMES / 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 11 Nov) MATINEES / 2.30pm on Wed 12 & Sat 15 Nov POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 13 Nov

Winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical 2013

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CREATIVE LEARNING

Creative Learning uses the arts to develop creativity, unlock potential, and celebrate identity.

We use the productions, artists, skills and resources of the New Wolsey to increase your understanding of how theatre works, to develop your own creativity, to broaden your knowledge about a subject or the world around you, or to give you a better understanding about yourself.

We even apply the techniques we use in a rehearsal room to give people the opportunity to see what motivates their own behaviour.

All of our workshops and projects for schools are led by professional theatre makers and are designed to challenge students at Key Stages 1 - 4 and post 16.

DRAMA CLUB / £450

A six week project for a class sized group of all ages to play drama games, learn through theatre, and make new plays and stories.

INDUSTRY DAYS / £100

A half day visit to the theatre to go behind the scenes, meet the team and learn about working in the performing arts industry.

STAGING SHAKESPEARE / £75

A lesson length workshop taking a scene from a selected Shakespeare play from page to stage with a class sized group.

RAISING ASPIRATIONS / £450

A six week project for 8 - 12 students to develop their own aspirations through a series of creative games and challenges.

PLAY IN A DAY / £200

Spend a day in the theatre exploring the content of a classic text or a theme to devise around.

ISSUE BASED DRAMA / £100

A half day workshop for drama students making theatre based around complex themes and important issues.

STAGE FIGHTING / £100

FREE Creative

Choices Event

Friday 10 October 2014 9.30am - 2.30pm

The New Wolsey Theatre and Creative & Cultural Skills are offering FREE hands-on workshops for students from Years 9, 10 & 11. The Creative Choices event will provide a unique insight into careers in theatre and the wider creative and cultural industries.

Students will have the chance to speak directly to professionals from the New Wolsey Theatre who will talk about how they got into the industry and their own journeys. There will also be an opportunity to take part in a series of practical workshops covering Communications and Marketing, Customer Care - Ticket Sales and Front of House, Technical/Production and Creative Team roles.

This is the perfect opportunity for young people to ask those burning questions about how to get into and get on in this industry.

A lesson length workshop in how to create safe, realistic and exciting unarmed combat for a class size group.

COMMUNITY COHESION / £450

A six week project for a class sized group to explore their thoughts and feelings about the values and hopes that compose a community.

AUDITION TECHNIQUE / £75

A workshop for post 16 students wanting to gain some knowledge and technique to prepare them for Drama School auditions.

BLOOD, GUTS & GORE / £100 A workshop in theatrical make-up technique and special effects for a class size group of any age. Expect black eyes, bloody noses and fun!

All prices inclusive of VAT

To book your place and for more information on the above, please contact Marcus Neal, Creative Learning Administrator on 01473 295930 or mneal@wolseytheatre.co.uk

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, CHILDREN S SHOWS THIS SEASON

Storymaker At the New Wolsey Theatre

4, 18 & 30 October 1 & 15 November (30 Oct & 1st Nov are during half-term week) 17 & 31 January CHOOSE TO PAY FROM £1 to £5 ADULTS CAN JOIN IN FOR FREE!

SAT 6 SEPTEMBER

SAT 13 SEPTEMBER

TESSA BIDE presents

TALL STORIES presents

THE TAP DANCING MERMAID

EMILY BROWN & THE THING

It’s time to hear the Moon’s story, one you will NEVER forget...

Tall Stories (creators of the Gruffalo stage show) present their brand new show, based on the much-loved book by Cressida Cowell (author of How to Train your Dragon) and Neal Layton.

One evening, Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit Stanley hear a Thing crying outside their window.

He just can’t get to sleep. What is really troubling the ever get get any any sleep? sleep? the Thing Thing –– and and will will anyone anyone ever Find out in this magical, musical show for everyone aged 3 and up.

VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am & 2pm AGES / 3+ DURATION / 55 mins

Gather round, gather round for the Moon’s magical, mystical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night.

Stunning puppets, original live music to sing along to and tap dancing that will make you want to stick 50ps to your shoes and join in!

For everyone aged 3 to 133.

VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am & 2pm AGES / 3+ DURATION / 45 mins

©Neal Layton

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LITTLE STORY

BIG STORY

VENUE / NWT

VENUE / NWT

If you’re 3 or 4 years old and love silly stories and tremendous tales then you’ve got to come and meet the Storymaker at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Mums, dads, grans, grandads, big brothers and big sisters should come too, they can look after you and pick up some tips along the way.

Upstairs Foyer

time / 11am

If you’re 5 or 6 you can leave your family downstairs in the New Wolsey Cafe Bar and come upstairs to meet the Storymaker yourself for an amazing adventure, or an exciting escapade.

Mums, dads, grans, grandads, siblings can come too, but they’ll have to join in with the fun.

Upstairs Foyer Noon DURATION / 30 mins time / 12

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Sat 20 September

SAT 27 SEPTEMBER

THE BRIGHT SHADOW presents

CHRISTIAN LEE presents

THE PILLOW MAKER

POP

Mr Pillowmaker comes from a long line of Pillow Makers. Throughout all time they have used magical Stuff to fill their super soft, super plumpy pillows for beds and heads across the land.

One day, Mr Pillowmaker finds that for the first time EVER, his Stuff Box is empty and now he doesn't have anything to stuff his pillows with!

Join Mr Pillowmaker inside Pillow Cottage and take part in his adventure to discover how to make his magical Stuff come back again. www.thepillowmaker.co.uk VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am, 2pm & 4pm AGES / 1 to 5 DURATION / 60 50 mins

With his faithful teddy bear, deckchair and fantastic basket of tricks, Christian Lee is all setfor foraalovely set lovely day at the seaside...until seaside... untilthe the day takes a turn and things don’t quite work out as planned. Join our hapless hero and be astounded in this totally word-free clown and magic show that follows his exciting adventures at sea.

The most fun-filled show for children and families around!

‘Magic Comic’ Time Time Out Out ‘Magic Riddled riddled comic’ ‘Mighty Magical magical Talents’ talents’ Evening Standard VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am & 2pm AGES / 3 to 8 DURATION / 50 mins

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RM E T F HALF HAL OTERM S SHOWS SH TW HE

T ATRE THISAOCTOBER HE NW T

Half Term is here and there is something for everyone!

The Family Arts Festival will run nationally from Fri 17 October to Sunday 2 November.

SUN 26 OCTOBER

MON 27 OCTOBER

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS

Red Earth Theatre in association with Derby Theatre

Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids!

Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires or Highlanders).

We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!

‘The perfect way to entertain the whole family.’

Three Weeks

www.comedyclub4kids.co.uk TIME / 3.30pm

AGES / 6+

HANSEL AND GRETEL This is the deliciously scary story of a tango dancing witch and her irresistible recipe for an edible house. Red Earth’s retelling of one of the most popular and powerful of all fairy tales is atmospheric, funny and free-spirited.

Hansel and Gretel is the perfect play for children who will grow up to be fearless.

Join us this autumn and taste the shivery delight of a classic tale well told.

TIMES / 11am & AGES / 3+

2pm

Fully Integrated BSL Both Performances

TUE 28 & WED 29 OCTOBER LOST IN TRANSLATION CIRCUS presents

THE HOGWALLOPS The Hogwallops are a family who constantly bicker, scheme and play practical jokes! They live in a chaotic crazy home that is more like an adventure playground where the ordinary always becomes extraordinary. Every day activities are extreme, with simple tasks such as bedtime and teeth brushing needing a bungee and high level jet-spray. Dressing is a game of flying aerial wardrobe antics, and meal times are a nerve-wracking display of juggling food and crockery. With lots of laughs and acrobatic stunts that will leave the whole family entertained.

TIMES / 7pm

for more events across the country, visit

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2.30pm on Wed 29 Oct AGES / All the family

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★★★★★ “ a rollicking romp of a show”

AT TH E NW S TUDI O

Time Out

WED 3 DECEMBER 2014 TO SAT 3 JANUARY 2015 LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE presents

DOGS DON’T DO BALLET Based on the book written by / Anna Illustrated by / Sara Ogilvie

Kemp

Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music.

And walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina…

The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams, brought to life by Little Angel Theatre using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling comedy.

VENUE / New

Wolsey Studio to 6 TIMES / 11am & 2pm (excluding Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Sundays) Extra 4pm performances on Mon 22 Dec, Fri 26 Dec, Mon 29 Dec, Fri 2 Jan, and all Saturdays.

No 11am performances on Fri 26 Dec or Fri 2 Jan AGES / 2

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It’s time to Get This Party Started as Prince Promising is about to be crowned his country’s rightful King - there’s only one tiny problem, he needs to find his Beauty. After a Wicked Witch transforms the handsome Prince into a hideous Beast, he needs to Keep On Runnin’ until he finds Somebody To Love.

Meanwhile Beauty, who is under the thumb of her two sisters down on Dame Bessie’s Suffolk farm, is keen to prove You Can’t Hurry Love. After saving her father from the clutches of the mysterious creature that lives in the castle, will she ever end up Dancing In The Moonlight?

Join Fairy Fortunate and company as they bring you Beauty and the Beast - transformed into one of the New Wolsey Theatre’s irresistible rock ‘n’ roll pantomimes! A beautiful traditional story married to some monster rock, pop and soul songs all served up by our brilliant company of actor-musicians -

£8.50 TICKETS SINCE 2009 PRICES HELD

£3 OFF PREMIUM, BAND A and BAND B FOR: Over 60s, Under 16s, Full-time Students, Disabled People and those in receipt of Unemployment Benefits or Income Support. Disabled Assisting Companion tickets are £8.50.

Let Us Entertain You Premium Band A Band B Band C £20 £16.50 £12 £8.50 £25 £22.50 £18 £8.50 All Tickets: £10 Schools, Colleges & Youth Groups: £8.50

Thu 27 Nov Fri 28 Nov SAT 29 Nov

7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

Preview (£10) Preview (£10) Preview OFF-PEAK Preview OFF-PEAK

Mon 1 DEC Tue 2 DEC

7.30pm 1.30pm 7.00PM 7.30PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 2.30pm 7.30PM

Preview (£10) Schools Matinee Off-Peak Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Peak Peak Peak

7.00PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 2.30Pm 7.30PM

NO SHOW Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Peak Peak Peak

7.30PM 7.00PM 1.30PM 7.30PM Thu 18 Dec 7.30PM 10.30PM Fri 19 Dec 7.30PM Sat 20 Dec 2.30PM 7.30PM

Peak Peak Schools Matinee Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak

Wed 3 DEC THU 4 DEC Fri 5 DEC Sat 6 DEC Mon 8 Dec Tue 9 Dec Wed 10 Dec THU 11 Dec Fri 12 Dec Sat 13 Dec Mon 15 Dec Tue 16 Dec Wed 17 Dec

Mon 22 Dec

GROUP RATES

(FOR OFF-PEAK PERFORMANCES ONLY) GROUPS OF 10+ £3 off per full price ticket GROUPS OF 25+ £4 off per full price ticket GROUPS OF 50+ £5 off per full price ticket

SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & YOUTH GROUPS

One free supervising adult ticket for every ten child/student tickets booked.

PLEASE NOTE All discounts and concessions exclude tickets priced £10.00 or less. Only one discount or concession applies per ticket.

This production will contain special effects including strobe lighting. Terms & Conditions apply to all ticket sales.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PRICES Off-Peak Peak 1.30pm Matinees & Weekday Previews:

AGAIN!

DISCOUNTS & CONCESSIONS

2.30PM 7.30PM Tue 23 Dec 2.30PM 7.00PM Wed 24 Dec 10.30AM 2.30PM Thu 25 Dec Fri 26 Dec 2.30PM 7.30PM Sat 27 Dec 2.30PM 7.30PM

Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak NO SHOW Peak Peak Peak Peak

Mon 29 Dec

2.30PM 7.30PM Tue 30 Dec 2.30PM 7.00PM Wed 31 Dec 10.30AM 2.30PM THU 1 Jan Fri 2 Jan 2.30PM 7.30PM Sat 3 Jan 2.30PM 7.30PM

Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak Peak NO SHOW Peak Peak Peak - BSL/CAP & AD Peak

Mon 5 Jan Tue 6 Jan Wed 7 Jan

7.30PM 7.00PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 2.30PM 7.30PM

Peak Peak Schools Matinee Peak Schools Matinee Peak Peak Peak Peak

Captioned Performance: Sat 3 Jan at 2.30pm / Fri 16 Jan at 7.30pm Relaxed Performance: Wed 21 Jan at 10.30am

Thu 8 Jan Fri 9 Jan Sat 10 Jan

Audio Described Performance: Sat 3 Jan at 2.30pm / Fri 16 Jan at 7.30pm BSL Interpreted Performance: Sat 3 Jan at 2.30pm

Mon 12 Jan Tue 13 Jan Wed 14 Jan

7.00PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 2.30PM 7.30PM

NO SHOW Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Peak - CAP & AD Peak Peak

1.30pm 7.00PM Wed 21 Jan 10.30AM 7.30PM Thu 22 Jan 1.30PM 7.30PM Fri 23 Jan 7.30PM Sat 24 Jan 2.30PM 7.30PM

NO SHOW Schools Matinee Off-Peak RELAXED Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Peak Peak Peak

Thu 15 Jan Fri 16 Jan Sat 17 Jan Mon 19 Jan Tue 20 JAN

Mon 26 Jan Tue 27 Jan Wed 28 Jan Thu 29 Jan Fri 30 Jan Sat 31 Jan

7.00PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 1.30PM 7.30PM 7.30PM 2.30PM 7.30PM

NO SHOW Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Peak Peak Peak

Tickets A relaxed performance is an option for audience members to see Beauty and the Beast 01473 295900 / 29 with reduced sound levels and a measured use of lighting and other stage effects.

TICKET INFORMATION Discounts & Concessions FOR TICKETS: Book online at: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk You can pick your own seats and have the option to print your tickets at home.

Call us on 01473 295900 - if we’re busy, leave us a message and we’ll call you back.

To make a group enquiry or a booking of 10+ please call: 01473 295902 Come and see us Monday to Saturday.

We're open 10am - 8pm We close at 6pm when there is no performance and on Sundays and Bank Holidays we’ll be open 2 hours before the performance.

ADDRESS: Civic Drive / Ipswich / IP1 2AS EMAIL: tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk groups@wolseytheatre.co.uk

Did you know we are a registered charity? All donations go towards bigger and better projects!

Call us to chat about them.

DISCOUNTS & CONCESSIONS: One discount or concession per ticket All discounts exclude tickets at £10 or less See page 29 for Beauty and the Beast Concessionary Prices £3 OFF for: Over 60s CONCESSIONS Full-time students See page 33 Disabled And those on unemployment benefits or income support Assisting companion tickets: £8.50 where required All under 26 tickets are £5

ACCESS

Group Discounts Groups of 10+: £3 off Groups of 25+: £4 off Groups of 50+: £5 off Schools, Colleges & Youth Groups £5 per ticket for everyone in the group (teachers included). We will offer one complimentary ticket to a supervising adult(s) with every ten students.

TUESDAY

Ten+ Package (Groups 10+) See page 17

UNDER 26 & STANDBY OFFERS See page 17

Terms and conditions can be viewed at: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/termsandconditions We don’t charge booking fees but if you’d like us to post your tickets we’ll ask for £1 to cover costs.

Reserved tickets (awaiting payment) will be held for up to 5 days.

New Wolsey Theatre Company Ltd Chief Executive: Sarah Holmes Reg in England: 03982202 Reg Charity No: 1082016 All details in this brochure were correct at the time of going to print.

The New Wolsey Theatre Company Ltd reserves the right to make alterations where necessary.

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CAFE BAR… Enjoy a Pre Show Menu Offer!

Our CAFE BAR is a lovely place to eat or to have a drink at any time.

Whether you are popping in to book a ticket or in town to shop, the theatre is a pleasant place to enjoy a morning coffee or stop for a spot of lunch – as well as when you are seeing a show!

Opening Hours We're open Monday to Saturday.

10am until the end of the last interval.

We close at 3pm when there is no performance and on Sundays and Bank Holidays we’ll be open 2 hours before the performance.

If you have any queries you can contact the Cafe Bar Team on: 01473 295904 or email catering@wolseytheatre.co.uk

Dinner and a Show!

This season you can choose a two course option from a set menu when you book your tickets.

£12.50 for 2 COURSES! SEPTEMBER 2014 MENU MAINS Mushroom Risotto with Rocket, Cherry Tomatoes & Parmesan Shavings (V) Chicken in a White Wine Sauce, with Pesto Buttered Potatoes

Chilli Con Carne & Rice PUDDINGS Lemon Posset

Black Cherry & Mascarpone Cheesecake OCTOBER 2014 MENU MAINS Hearty Winter Vegetable Stew (V)

Cajun Spiced Pork with Sweet Potato Wedges

Herbed Lamb, Feta & Sun-Blushed Tomato Salad PUDDINGS Chocolate & Orange Torte (GF) or Toffee Apple Cake NOVEMBER 2014 MENU MAINS Beef & Vegetables in a Black Bean Sauce with Rice Chicken with Tarragon Cream & Green Bean Rice

Thai Green Curry & Rice (V) PUDDINGS Lemon & Stem Ginger Cheesecake

Blackberry & Apple Pie BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 2014/2015 MENU Thu 27 Nov - Sat 20 Dec 2014 and Mon 5 Jan - Sat 31 Jan 2015 MAINS Chicken and Potato Stew

Lemon and Rosemary Pork with Roast Potatoes

Mushroom and 3 Bean Chilli with Rice PUDDINGS Apple and Lemon Flapjack or Red Velvet Cake BEAUTY AND THE BEAST CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Mon 22 Dec 2014 - Sat 3 Jan 2015 MAINS Mustard Glazed Beef with Sage & Onion Stuffing

Miniature Turkey, Brie and Cranberry Wellington

Goats Cheese and Cranberry Tart PUDDINGS Christmas Pudding or Traditional Trifle Your set menu must booked at least 24 hours in advance. Choose one additional side on the day.

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ACCESS Information CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance. In captioning, the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken.

Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises.

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Audio Described performances give you a live commentary about the action happening on stage through a pair of small headphones. To help you immerse yourself in the show as much as possible we offer touch tours before each audio described performance enabling you to explore the stage and get a feel of the set and costumes before the performance starts.

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED BSL Interpreted performances feature an on-stage interpreter who interprets spoken English into sign language.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE A Relaxed Performance is one which has been carefully adjusted to deliver a more informal relaxed approach to theatre. For example, changes are made to sound and lighting to eliminate surprises and soften their impact.

We have introduced relaxed performances as an extra option for audiences and to remove barriers to access. It’s about making the theatre welcoming and inclusive for all.

Please contact the Ticket Sales Team on 01473 295900 or email tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk if you have any access requirements or require additional information.

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Infra Red Hearing Enhancement System

There is an Infra Red Hearing System in the main auditorium for customers who need hearing enhancement. This replaces the traditional 'loop' that you might come to expect. You will need a headset to take advantage of the system. Headsets can be collected from the Ticket Desk for a returnable deposit of £10.00.

You can either choose an in-ear headset that acts as headphones or a transmitter that enables your hearing aid to pick up a personally created loop by switching your hearing aid to 'T'.

Wheelchair access

Row C and Row K are accessible without encountering any steps.

There are four spaces available for wheelchair users in the auditorium, two in Row C and two in Row K. See page 20 where accessible seating is indicated in yellow. The Studio is accessible from the street without encountering any steps. The auditorium is on the first floor and a passenger lift is available.

ACCESSIBLE Performances MIDSUMMER SONGS Thu 4 to Sat 27 Sep AUDIO DESCRIBED Sat 20 September at 2.30pm BSL INTERPRETED Thu 25 September at 7.45pm CAPTIONED Thu 25 September at 7.45pm

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Alison Clarke / Ruth James

Tracey Tyer

Angela Bell

ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Tue 7 to Sat 11 Oct AUDIO DESCRIBED Sat 11 October at 2.30pm

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Alison Clarke/Ruth James

THREE MEN IN A BOAT Tue 21 to Sat 25 Oct BSL INTERPRETED Sat 25 October at 2.30pm CAPTIONED Sat 25 October at 2.30pm

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Caroline Smith

Angela Bell

HANSEL & GRETEL Mon 27 Oct Fully Integrated BSL

All Performances

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A FAREWELL TO ARMS Tue 4 to Sat 8 Nov CREATIVE USE OF CAPTIONING

All Performances

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The Company

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Thu 27 Nov 2014 to Sat 31 Jan 2015 AUDIO DESCRIBED Sat 3 January at 2.30pm Fri 16 January at 7.30pm CAPTIONED Sat 3 January at 2.30pm

Fri 16 January at 7.30pm BSL INTERPRETED Sat 3 January at 2.30pm RELAXED Wed 21 January at 10.30am

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Alison Clarke/Ruth James

Angela Bell

Ivan Osborne

TOUCH TOURS take place an hour before each Audio Described Performance

ACCESS CONCESSIONS

If you are using an accessible service, you can choose to sit in any seat and pay the concession price (£3 off full price) for that performance.

Assisting companions are £8.50 where required. See page 20.

New Wolsey Theatre Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS New Wolsey Studio St George’s St, Ipswich, IP1 3NF

Large Print and Audio Brochures are available.

Both can be downloaded from the website:

www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/access or requested from the Ticket Sales Team.

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Learn more by becoming a Friend from £25 a year Get the chance to meet the cast of Beauty and the Beast at our Friends Thank You Night.

Get behind the scenes as a Best Friend from £50 a year

We will also reward you with free entry to our First World War talks, and give you exclusive access to our dress rehearsals for Midsummer Songs and Beauty and the Beast.

Get involved as one of our Benefactors from £250 a year On top of all the above, you will get an invitation to our Guest Nights for Midsummer Songs and Beauty and the Beast, as well as exclusive Director's talks throughout the season.

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Align your brand with your local theatre The New Wolsey Theatre strives to be at the heart of the local community and a Culture Club membership provides an exciting way for businesses to highlight their recognition of the New Wolsey's community work.

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