Park Theatre Jul - Dec 2018

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Jul→Dec 2018 Season Brochure

Tickets: parktheatre.co.uk Phone: 020 7870 6876* Finsbury Park *No booking fee online. Telephone booking fee applies.

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We are officially

5 years old Jul→ Dec 2018

Exceptional theatre in the heart of Finsbury Park

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Welcome

“I love Park Theatre and their energy and determination to make it all happen” Sir Ian McKellen

The stories in this season tackle some big themes including love, betrayal, race, religion and mental health.

We think these shows will not only entertain, but will make you think and get you talking. Thanks to our new Producers’ Circle scheme, we are now able to produce two home-grown shows this season, and of course we continue to work closely with our remarkable guest producers to present an array of engaging new writing along with a smattering of familiar titles.

We trust that there’s lots for you to enjoy and, as your local theatre, we really want to hear from you as we look towards our plans for 2019 and 2020.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to an opening night of your choice in 2018, email us on feedback@parktheatre.co.uk to let us know what you’re interested in, what you’ve enjoyed and whether there’s a particular area of the charity’s work that you’d like to know more about.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Very best wishes,

Jez Bond Artistic Director

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In our five years, we’ve presented 125 shows, run projects for thousands of people in the local community, delivered over half a million teas and coffees and hosted around three quarters of a million visits. We’re not letting our lack of public subsidy quash our ambition – but the reality is that without significant fundraising we wouldn’t be able to keep our doors open. We are a registered charity and there are so many ways you can help, including: adding a donation to your ticket, becoming a Park Keeper, donating to our annual fund (see p.27), or giving your time as a volunteer usher (see p.25). No matter how small you feel it may be, if you can help you’ll be a crucial part of our survival.

Rachael Williams Executive Director

Right: Jez Bond, Artistic Director & Rachael Williams, Executive Director Photo: Piers Foley Left: Park Theatre team

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Park Theatre presents the World Premiere of

Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.30 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.00

Prices Previews £18.50 Standard £18.50 - £32.50 Concessions £16.50 - £23.50 Child (Under 16) £15 - £20* Young Patrons £10* (11 - 18 Jul)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Parents & Babies £15 Mon 23 Jul 13.00 (Babes in arms under 1 go free)* See p.21 for details.

Captioned Fri 10 Aug 19.30 Please note not all seats in Park200 are suitable for caption users. See p.21 for details. *Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 14+

End Of The Pier

By Danny Robins Cast: Les Dennis, Nitin Ganatra, Tala Gouveia and Blake Harrison Production supported by Park Theatre Producers’ Circle “I used to dream of people remembering my jokes. Now I just wish they’d forget.”

Bobby was once a household name with 20 million TV viewers – but now the laughter has faded. Resigned to a life of solitude and second-rate panto performances, his glory days are behind him. When Michael, the nation’s favourite comedian, arrives at his door asking for help to save his career, Bobby is unwillingly thrown into the limelight once again. A dark question lurks behind the laughs: What if, inside, you’re not the person everyone thinks you are?

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Les Dennis has had an extensive TV career and is well known for his role in Coronation Street and as the host of Family Fortunes. Blake Harrison (Neil from The Inbetweeners) soap star Nitin Ganatra and Tala Gouveia star alongside.

End Of The Pier is a powerful new black comedy from acclaimed writer Danny Robins (Rudy’s Rare Records, starring Lenny Henry at Hackney Empire and on Radio 4, and Radio 4’s The Cold Swedish Winter).

“All comedy needs victims, Bobby. It was just your turn.”

Image: Simon Annand Design: Studio Doug

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15 Aug → 15 Sep Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.30 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.00

Prices Previews £18.50 Standard £18.50 - £32.50 Concessions £16.50 - £23.50 Child (Under 16) £15 - £20* Young Patrons £10* (15 - 22 Aug)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Captioned Wed 05 Sep 19.30 Please note not all seats in Park200 are suitable for caption users. See p.21 for details. *Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 12+ (Strong language)

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

By Jim Cartwright Directed by Tom Latter Designer Jacob Hughes Cast includes Sally George, Rafaella Hutchinson and Jamie Rose Monk A timid and brilliant young woman, Little Voice has a hidden talent – she can sing like the greatest divas of the 20th Century.

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Land of Green Ginger and Ann Pinnington Productions in association with Park Theatre present

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Living a lonely life in a northern town, all she wants is to feel safe in her room with her records. No chance with mother Mari on the rampage – she’s after booze, a man, a greasy breakfast, and a working phoneline.

When local impresario Ray forces Little Voice into the spotlight, her transformation astounds everyone. Then the battle between mother and daughter truly erupts.

Funny, brutal, beautiful and sad, Jim Cartwright’s timeless and ultimately uplifting tale is a comic tragedy about finding your voice in a noisy world.

“You have lights. I have voices.”

“A northern showbiz fairytale, a backstreet Cinderella story, with a built-in kick” Image: Scarlett Casciello

The Guardian

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A Park Theatre and Theatre by the Lake co-production and UK Premiere in association with Abinger Productions

Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.30 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.00

Prices Previews £18.50 Standard £18.50 - £32.50 Concessions £16.50 - £23.50 Child (Under 16) £15 - £20* Young Patrons £10* (19 - 26 Sep)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Captioned Fri 12 Oct 19.30 Please note not all seats in Park200 are suitable for caption users. See p.21 for details.

Parents & Babies £15 Thu 18 Oct 13.00 (Babes in arms under 1 go free)* See p.21 for details.

The Other Place Written by Sharr White Directed by Claire van Kampen Cast includes Karen Archer Production supported by Park Theatre Producers’ Circle Confident, intelligent and highly successful neurologist Juliana Smithton is at the top of her game.

But while delivering a lecture to a roomful of doctors, she’s interrupted by a series of disturbing events...

With her husband filing for divorce and her health in the balance, Juliana’s life suddenly starts unravelling.

As details emerge of a ten-year-old mystery, fact blurs with fiction, the past collides with the present, secrets are spilled and slowly the elusive and shocking truth is revealed.

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19 Sep→ 20 Oct

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Nothing is as it seems in the UK Premiere of Sharr White’s brilliantly crafted and emotionally charged psychological thriller.

*Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 15+ (Strong language)

Image: Jay Mawson Design: Cactus Design

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Tiny Fires in association with Park Theatre present

Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.30 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.00

Prices Previews £18.50 Standard £18.50 - £32.50 Concessions £16.50 - £23.50 Child (Under 16) £15 - £20* Young Patrons £10* (25 Oct - 01 Nov)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Captioned Wed 21 Nov 19.30 Please note not all seats in Park200 are suitable for caption users. See p.21 for details. *Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 12+

Honour

By Joanna Murray-Smith Directed by Paul Robinson “Sometimes one craves something for years – for years – and one just defers from – from acting on it…”

For Honor and George, the arrival of the self-assured Claudia threatens to wreck a thirty two year marriage.

But as the power balance starts to shift, the husband, wife, daughter and mistress together must face the fundamental question – what is love?

Often compared to David Hare’s Skylight and Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, Honour paints an unflinching portrait of what happens when a secure marriage suddenly stalls, and when the opportunity arises for one life to be revived at the expense of another. Staged in-the-round, immerse yourself in this sleek and gripping revival!

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“Murray-Smith’s devastating alertness to the intricate politics of marital crack-up” HHHH The Guardian

Image: Rebecca Pitt

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Damien Tracey Productions and Park Theatre present

Times See online for full schedule.

Evenings Mon → Sat 19.30 Matinees Sat 15.00 Mon 24 Dec 17.00 Thu 27 Dec 15.00 Mon 31 Dec 13.30 & 17.00 Thu 3 Jan 15.00

Peter Pan The original play by J.M. Barrie Directed by Jonathan O'Boyle “Come with me Wendy; I’ll teach you to fly, we’ll jump on the wind’s back and then away to Neverland.”

School Matinees Tue & Thu 13.30

In 1904 J.M. Barrie premiered one of the greatest adventures to ever play on a theatrical stage. Filled with mermaids, pirates and fairies, lost boys and crocodiles, this is the stunning original story of the boy who could fly.

(See online for further details.

Please contact us about your school booking)

With the help of a little sprinkle of fairy dust, Peter Pan will be a thrilling theatrical treat this Christmas.

Prices Previews £18.50 Standard £18.50 - £32.50 Concessions £16.50 - £23.50 Child (Under 16) £15 - £20* Young Patrons £10* (05 - 12 Dec)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Relaxed Performance Fri 21 Dec 13.30 Audio Described Sat 05 Jan 15.00 Touch Tour 13.30

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05 Dec → 05 Jan

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The multi-award nominated Damien Tracey Productions is delighted to be joining forces with Park Theatre to bring J.M. Barrie's text to the London stage once more. Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle whose production of Hair (The Vaults) won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Off West End Production and Pippin (Southwark Playhouse), nominated for 11 Off West End Awards.

So join us young and old and take your seats on the shores of Neverland for what’s sure to be the greatest family adventure on a London stage this year.

Early Bird Family Ticket £60* 4x tickets (2x adult & 2x children, or 1x adult & 3x children) See web for further info and T&Cs. Must book by 1 Sep. Bands B & C only.

*Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 5+

Image: Desk Tidy Design

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What's On → Park9O Jul→ Dec 2018

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pluck. productions in association with Park Theatre present the World Premiere of

10 Jul → 04 Aug Times Evenings Tue → Sat 19.45 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.15

Prices Previews £14.50 Standard £18 Concessions £16.50 Child (Under 16) £13* Young Patrons £10* (10 - 17 Jul)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Parents & Babies £15 Tue 31 Jul 13.00 (Babes in arms under 1 go free)* See p.21 for details.

Audio Described Thu 2 Aug 19.45 Touch Tour 18.00 *Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 14+

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Image: Alison Wallis

Design: Rebecca Pitt

Alkaline

By Stephanie Martin Directed by Sarah Meadows “Their hot, angry, confused eyes nervously glancing up at my headscarf, as if they could catch something. Why don’t you like it? Why do you care?”

Sophie and Sarah have been friends since secondary school, but when Sarah converts to Islam and announces her engagement to a married man, their friendship is shaken to the core.

Alkaline is a play about rebellion, faith and fear.

Where does our duty lie? Do we ever dare to be different?

What's On → Park9O 07 Aug → 01 Sep Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.45 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.15

Prices Previews £14.50 Standard £18 Concessions £16.50 Child (Under 16) £13* Young Patrons £10* (07 - 14 Aug)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Captioned Tue 28 Aug 19.45

Veritas Theatre Company in association with Park Theatre present the World Premiere of

Spiral

By Abigail Hood Designer Nomi Everall Cast includes Abigail Hood and Jasper Jacob

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London, 2018. A bedsit. A young woman in trouble. A bridge. A missing teenager – and parents searching for answers.

This dark, compelling story looks at the damage that happens if you can't trust the people you love. While a young woman is pushed to the edge of what she can bear, a teenager inexplicably disappears and a family is left in turmoil.

Do we really know the people we are closest to? Does our past shape our future? Can other people save us? Or must we save ourselves?

Please note not all seats in Park90 are suitable for caption users. See p.21 for details. *Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 14+ (Contains upsetting scenes)

Image: Ben Harrison

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What's On → Park9O Jul→ Dec 2018

PARK 9O 05 → 29 Sep Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.45 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.15

Prices Previews £14.50 Standard £18 Concessions £16.50 Child (Under 16) £13* Young Patrons £10* (05 - 12 Sep)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Relaxed Sat 22 Sep 15.15 Audio Described Fri 28 Sep 19.45 Touch Tour 18.00

Fine Line Productions in association with Rough Fiction and Park Theatre present the World Premiere of

Distance

By Alex McSweeney Directed by Simon Pittman The distance between us can grow without taking a single step.

A complex recent past and a fragile present collide, as Steven tries to make sense of his world. We accelerate headlong into his chaotic and troubled inner life, as an everyday encounter unravels into something disturbing and unrestrained.

Fine Line Productions (Out Of The Cage) return to Park Theatre with a physically dynamic, technically bold portrayal of the mind, bringing you an urgent and darkly funny examination of the impact of mental illness.

“The tension is palpable and utterly encapsulating” HHHH WhatsOnStage on Out Of The Cage

*Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 14+ (Strong language) This play was developed as part of the Park Theatre Script Accelerator programme.

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Image: Graham Turner

What's On → Park9O 02 → 27 Oct Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.45 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.15

Prices Previews £14.50 Standard £18 Concessions £16.50 Child (Under 16) £13* Young Patrons £10* (02 - 09 Oct)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Captioned Fri 26 Oct 19.45 Please note not all seats in Park90 are suitable for caption users. See p.21 for details

Freedom Tongues & Naiad Productions in association with Park Theatre present

Bullet Hole

By Gloria Williams Directed by Lara Genovese

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“So I finally got my gift. Gifts are meant to be opened, right?”

Young Londoner Cleo was given her ‘gift’ at age seven – except that ‘gift’ left her with type 3 Female Genital Mutilation.

How can Cleo love her body when she has been scarred by her husband in a brutal sexual assault? Finding strength after this hideous act, Cleo resolves to go against her family’s wishes and seek reversal surgery.

On her journey of healing, Cleo meets Eve, a fellow FGM victim who is instantly drawn to her…

A story of hope, love and human rights played by an allfemale cast.

Shortlisted for the Alfred Fagon Audience Award 2017.

*Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 12+

Image: Felicity Hickson

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What's On → Park9O Jul→ Dec 2018

PARK 9O 31 Oct → 24 Nov Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.45 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.15

Prices Previews £14.50 Standard £18 Concessions £16.50 Child (Under 16) £13* Young Patrons £10* (31 Oct - 07 Nov)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Dementia Friendly £10 Thu 15 Nov 13.00 Audio Described Fri 23 Nov 19.45 Touch Tour 18.00

Bear Trap and Kosky Productions in association with Park Theatre present the World Premiere of

A Pupil

By Jesse Briton Directed by Jessica Daniels Composed by Colin Sell In a dilapidated North London bedsit, Simona, a disgraced former violinist, is preparing to end her life. The surprise arrival of Ye, an aspiring musician and wealthy heiress, throws her plans into disarray.

Together the pair embark on a series of lessons that will test the limits of friendship, music and success.

From multi award-winning writer Jesse Briton (Bound) comes a new play, directed by Jessica Daniels (Resident Director, Girl From The North Country); featuring live classical music and original compositions by Colin Sell (Radio 4).

“One of the most accomplished pieces of debut playwriting I've seen in a long time” HHHHH Evening Standard on Bound

*Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Age Guidance: 14+

This play was developed as part of the Park Theatre Script Accelerator programme.

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Image: Meurig Marshall

What's On → Park9O 06 → 29 Dec Times Evenings Mon → Sat 19.45 Matinees Thu & Sat 15.15

Prices Previews £14.50 Standard £18 Concessions £16.50 Child (Under 16) £13* Young Patrons £10* (06 - 13 Dec)

Groups Buy 10 tickets get the 11th free Parents & Babies £15 Fri 28 Dec 13.00 (Babes in arms under 1 go free)* See p.21 for details. *Subject to availability.

T&Cs apply.

Ex Nihilo Theatre Group in association with Park Theatre present the World Premiere of

Dialektikon

By Jacky Ivimy Directed by Adébayo Bolaji Composed by Kate Luxmoore Designed by Carl Robertshaw Puppetry by Jenny Dee

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A dragon’s roar wakes Miranda into a fantastical lost world. The idol Moloch rules over heaps of treasure and weapons as great voices from the past cry out to Miranda to right the wrongs of an angry Earth. Led by Ayida Wedo, mysterious spirit guide, can she find her own wisdom and the courage to escape from this black mirror world of greed and war without falling for the wiles of the ominous Servant?

A deliciously dark ‘down-the-rabbit-hole’ tale, a play of ideas to add sparkle to your winter evenings.

“Metaphysical theatre… making it possible for the audience to believe” Nellie Tandoh

Age Guidance: 12+

Image: Adébayo Bolaji

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Book Tickets

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How to:

Book Tickets Concessions

1 Online

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Please visit parktheatre.co.uk This is the quickest and easiest way to book tickets without a booking fee!

2 By Phone

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Call our box office on 020 7870 6876 Opening Hours: Mon – Sat (exc. public holidays) 18.00 Closed Sun. 10.00

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Telephone booking fee: 10% (capped at £2.50 per ticket)

3 In Person From box office during opening hours (see times online).

From the ground floor Cafe Bar from 9am Mon – Sat If you have any box office or ticketing enquiries please call us on the above number or email → boxoffice@parktheatre.co.uk Please note that we are a small team and endeavour to respond within 48 hours.

Concessions are available on all Park Theatre performances in Park90 and in Park200 on Bands B & C seats to those aged 65+, members of entertainment unions (please see a list of accepted unions online), local residents with a North London ‘N' postcode on Tuesdays and via our Pay What You Can Scheme. Single and essential companion access concessions available. parktheatre.co.uk/ See your-visit/box-office for full details.

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NB: Concessions are not available in Park200 Band A seats. Proof of eligibility may be required and terms and conditions apply.

Under 16?

Child tickets are available to those aged under 16 on appropriate performances.

Tickets: Park200 £15-£20, Park90 £13.

Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply.

Under 26?

Our free Young Patrons Scheme offers young people between the ages of 16 and 26yrs the chance to connect with Park Theatre through a range of benefits: • £10 tickets on all Park90 and Park200 productions (subject to availability)

• 10% off food and drink in the cafe bar

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• Invitations to special events • Regular newsletters parktheatre.co.uk/getSee involved/young-patrons for full details.

Proof of eligibility required.

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Ticket Collection We aim to operate a paperless system so all tickets are emailed directly to you when you select the Print at Home option. You will be emailed your Print at Home e-tickets and displaying them on a smart phone/ tablet or presenting a print-out will gain you access to the auditorium. If you require tickets to be printed at the venue, a 50p charge per transaction will apply at the time of booking and you should arrive 30 mins before the performance to collect.

Refunds, Exchanges and Returns We do not offer any refunds.

Exchanges may be available at least 24 hours prior to the performance and incur a £2.00 administration fee per ticket.

Ticket Touting Ticket touting is not permitted and tickets bought via unauthorised agents will be voided. We strongly advise customers to only purchase tickets via authorised channels.

Latecomers Please note that we are unable to admit latecomers for reasons of audience enjoyment and/or health & safety.

Park Theatre is a welcoming and inclusive venue for everyone.

Entry to Park Theatre’s ground floor Cafe Bar is at street level, through two large glass doors. All other levels are accessible by stairs or lift.

Wheelchair spaces are bookable in advance for every performance. The theatre has two accessible toilets with baby-changing facilities on the Lower Ground and 1st Floors. We are able to provide large-print and braille cast lists upon request (with at least two weeks’ notice). If it is your first time visiting the theatre and you have any access requirements, or want to sign up for ticket concessions, please contact us.

Single access ticket concessions and essential companion tickets are available.

Please contact us in advance if you will be visiting in a wheelchair, have specific seating requirements, will be visiting with an assistance dog or require a headset for sound amplification.

When booking in Park200 stalls, please be aware that Rows A and B are one and two steps down and Row D is one step up from the entrance to the auditorium. Row B in the circle is not suitable for people with restricted mobility.

Our programme of access performances includes: Captioned These have a caption unit onstage which simultaneously displays anything spoken or sung, as well as information on sound effects and music. Captioning can be useful when strong accents are used or for people who speak English as a second language, as well as for deaf, deafened

Relaxed Dementia Friendly Audio Described Parents & Babies

and hard of hearing audiences. Contact us in advance to book the best seats for viewing captions, not all seats are suitable.

Captioners are Stagetext trained and monitored. We are grateful for the support of Stagetext and the Almeida Theatre.

Audio Described These provide an audio description delivered live in-between dialogue which can be picked up through headsets for people who are visually impaired. A Touch Tour before the performance offers an opportunity to explore the set and costumes and to meet the cast. Contact us to book your Audio Description headset and to book your place on the touch tour.

Supported by VocalEyes vocaleyes.co.uk Relaxed Dementia Friendly These are designed to welcome people who may benefit from a more relaxed an environment, including those with: Autism Spectrum Condition, Tourettes, a sensory and communication disorder or people who are learning disabled and : those living with dementia, epilepsy or mental health issues. Adjustments are made to lighting and sound levels with a relaxed attitude to noise and moving around the auditorium during the play ensured by our team. Visual stories are available in advance. A chill out zone will also be provided for anyone who wishes to take time out.

Facilities and Access

Facilities and Access

Captioned

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R Access key Everyone Welcome

Parents & Babies These additional showings are for audiences who wish to bring babes in arms (under 1 year), with reduced audience to provide additional room and a relaxed attitude to noise and moving around the auditorium.

Please email access@parktheatre.co.uk in advance if you would like to reserve a buggy space, as we cannot allow buggies in the auditorium.

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Visit our website parktheatre.co.uk/accessibility for more access information.

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Creative Learning

Hello Players!

Our classes are growing more popular than ever, so we’ve decided to add more! As always our term time courses give our students confidence both on and off stage by creating an end of term performance for the public in Park200. Our holistic approach to theatre making is great for the wellbeing of your body, voice and mind. We are focusing this summer and autumn on theatre-without-boundaries, so we can really let our creativity flow. Picnic Play returns and is better than ever, this week-long summer camp running 27 Aug - 1 Sep is a bargain at £65 for the week. We offer scholarships for a range of needs, so email us today.

Melli Marie Creative Director

parktheatre.co.uk/creative-learning learning@parktheatre.co.uk

Jul→ Dec 2018

Creative Courses For adults Park Players Reminiscence: Our FREE weekly session for those affected by dementia and their carers. Explore playfully with drama and enjoy social time relaxing with the group over tea and sandwiches in the cafe.

Monday 11.30 - 13.30 16 Apr → 02 Jul (no class 7 & 28 May) 17 Sep → 26 Nov (no class 22 Oct) FREE Email learning@parktheatre.co.uk to book your place Practical: Take an intensive look at the professional techniques used when approaching a script, creating a role or getting into character. Use methods by practitioners such as Stanislavsky, Meisner & Mamet.

Tuesday 18.30 - 20.00 24 Apr → 3 Jul (no class 29 May) 18 Sep → 27 Nov (no class 23 Oct) Taster: £10

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Park Players Ensemble: Gain valuable devising skills, professional performance techniques and share your writing in an end of term performance.

Thursday 18.30 - 20.00 26 Apr → 05 Jul (no class 31 May) 20 Sep → 29 Nov (no class 25 Oct) Term: £90 / Taster: £10 Pro Players: Hone your performance skills using both practical and theoretical approaches. This class is great for those looking to further their experience or pursue a career in theatre. Perform at the end of term.

Thursday 20.15 - 21.45 26 Apr → 05 Jul (no class 31 May) 20 Sep → 29 Nov (no class 25 Oct) Term: £90 / Taster: £10

Book for both Park Players and Pro Players to save! Or try a single session before committing to the whole term – details online.

Creative Learning

Core Players: One of our most popular courses offering young adults the chance to be creative and think outside the box. Learn how to work with script as well as improvise – and perform on our Park200 stage. Split into two age groups: 14-15 years and 16-18 years.

10 week Saturday course 21 Apr → 07 Jul (no class 26 May & 02 Jun) 15 Sep → 01 Dec (no class 20 & 27 Oct) Term: £135 / Taster: £13.50 Scholarships available – please email to apply.

Playground Players: This fun and friendly weekend course is ideal for creative young people, with classes split into three age groups: 4-6 years, 7-9 years and 10-13 years. Learn team work, build confidence, playfulness, script reading and creativity skills, all in preparation to perform on our Park200 stage at the end of term showcase.

Teen Week: It's back with an exciting new twist – stay tuned, more details and dates coming soon.

Picnic Play: Bigger, bolder and without boundaries. It's time to get on stage, make your own play and pick up some new friends on the way. Brilliant summer holiday fun.

27 Aug → 01 Sep 11.00 – 17.00 £65

Jul→ Dec 2018

For young people

10 week Saturday course 21 Apr → 07 Jul (no class 26 May & 2 Jun) 15 Sep → 01 Dec (no class 20 & 27 Oct) Term: £135 / Taster: £13.50 Scholarships available – please email to apply.

Sibling discounts available!

See website for details.

Images: Above: Reminiscence Right: Playground Players Photos: Piers Foley

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Script Accelerator 2018 Script Accelerator is a yearly programme supporting emerging practitioners to develop new plays. Each year 6 producers or theatre companies are selected to participate in a 4 week rehearsal and development period at Park Theatre which includes producer & writer support sessions and group sharing. Develop new writing over 4 weeks and share a portion of the piece in a public showcase – where feedback is a crucial part of the process. We also run a Script Accelerator Mentee Training Programme – this element is open to novice theatre makers who will be matched to one of the 6 projects. The mentees will attend a tech training workshop and be part of the development of a new play.

Submit your work → parktheatre.co.uk/script-accelerator melli.marie@parktheatre.co.uk Submission deadline: 9 July Shortlist announced: 23 July Finalists announced: 1 Aug 4 week programme commences: 29 Oct Public showcase: 29 & 30 Nov, 1 Dec

Images: Nikki Wills Photography

Creative Learning

Âť Park Theatre Needs You! We're recruiting volunteers Enhance your skills

Interested?

Email: volunteers@parktheatre.co.uk

Watch live theatre See what happens behind the scenes Be part of a fantastic team Enjoy theatre and Cafe Bar discounts*

Jul→ Dec 2018

Make new friends

*Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

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» Cafe Bar

Jul Jan→ Jul 2018 2017 →Dec

Park Cafe Bar is known for its warm and friendly atmosphere, playing chilled tunes and serving speciality coffees from all over the world. Try our hand selected, single origin, filter coffee while tapping away at your latest project or just snuggle up with a flat white and a delicious fresh pizza, homemade soup or chocolate brownie.

We also offer a wide range of specialist whiskey, rum and vodka

Once the laptop is away you can try one (or three) of our seven-strong gin collection: Gin Mare • Hendricks • Pinkster • Ki No Bi Kyoto Monkey 47 • Bath Tub • East London Liquor Company

Our taps are full of boozy glory: local London Beer Factory draft lager, and bubbles on tap.

Yes, bubbles on tap. Try a cheeky tipple from our small but perfectly formed cocktail menu:

→ Squiff’s Negroni (Campari, sweet

Vermouth, and Bath Tub Gin) An Italian classic – you’ll want 3 of them.

→ Gemma’s Espresso Martini

(Vodka, Espresso shot, Cointreau) The pick-me-up that messes you up.

→ Tom’s Margarita (Tequila, Cointreau, lime and sugar – all the trimmings) Tom just can’t get enough Tequila.

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Images: Piers Foley

Whatever the occasion, head to Park Cafe Bar – check out our full stone-baked pizza and drinks menu online.

» Support Us A huge thank you to all of you who have supported us in our first five years. By helping us raise over £1,000,000 to date you have been integral to our success every step of the way. From lightbulbs to spotlights, World Premieres to local partnerships, all donations make a vital difference to the work we do and help us remain a five-star theatre for all.

interactive online seating plan and two pricing bands to choose from in the stalls and the circle.

To celebrate Park Theatre’s fifth year, we have launched a new Annual Fund. The money raised in this fund will be invested into the two key components that make it possible to do the work we do: our beautiful building and the dedicated people who work in it.

Best wishes,

We’ve also refreshed our popular membership scheme under the new name Park Keepers and made it easier to Name a Seat in Park200 with an

These are some of the ways you could help Park Theatre.

To find out more, please visit parktheatre.co.uk/support-us, pick up a leaflet from the theatre or drop us a line on development@parktheatre.co.uk

Dorcas Morgan Development Director

Jul→ Dec 2018

Support Us

Right: Jez Bond & Miriam Margolyes Madame Rubinstein Image: Mark Douet

Daniel Cooper Development Assistant

parktheatre.co.uk/support-us 020 3372 0720 development@parktheatre.co.uk

“ Terrific theatre. Lovely place to work.

Wonderful and dedicated people” Miriam Margolyes

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Getting Here

Thank you Park Theatre is indebted to the following for their generous support: Corporate Supporters

Community and Access Supporters

Tube Finsbury Park is located on the Victoria and Piccadilly lines. Please note that the Wells Terrace exit from Finsbury Park Station is closed. To reach us you will need to come out of the Station Place exit, turn left under the bridge on Stroud Green Road, then take the second left into Morris Place.

Park Theatre is at the end of Morris Place. Please allow an extra 4 minutes for your journey. The Victoria and Piccadilly lines are part of the 24 hour night tube service on Friday and Saturday nights.

Train Mainline services run through Finsbury Park including several routes from Moorgate and King's Cross stations.

Bus Daily buses in operation: 4, 19, 29, 106, 153, 210, 236, 253, 254, 259, W3, W7 Night buses in operation: N19, N29, N253, N279 Visit → tfl.gov.uk if you require any assistance with your journey planning.

Cycle/Walk

Be green and cycle or walk. Enter our postcode into your smartphone. Bike racks are located on Wells Terrace.

Major Donors: Nicolas Angelina, The G C Gibson Charitable Trust, Michael & Sheila Black, Katie Bradford, Lady Brittan, Jeremy and Vicky Bond, Heraclis Economides, Eilene Grayken, Ron and Karen Jacob, The Makower Prize Fund, Zein Mayassi, Jim Mellon, Nicolas Pryor, Lesley Stockwell, Anthony Zaki Producers' Circle: Jeremy & Vicky Bond, Katie Bradford, Marianne Falk, Eilene Grayken, Nathaniel Lalone, Claire & Scott Mackin, Nicolas Pryor, Robert Timms, Lesley Stockwell, Andrew Wilson and all of our Park Keepers who help keep the ball rolling, including: Show Keepers: Jeremy & Vicky Bond, Marianne Falk, Rachel Lewis, Jim Mellon, Ian Rogan, Alex Sweet Stage Keepers: Anonymous, Ray Barker, Inga Beale, Kate Beswick, Katie Bradford, Carolyn Bradley, Richard Chapman, Maxwell Heath, Nick Hern, Nik Holttum, Melanie Johnson, Nathaniel Lalone, Christine Minty, Nigel Pantling, Joanne Parker, Nicholas Pryor, Jon Shipton, Robert Timms, Andrew Wilson Light Keepers: The Almond Family, Jackie Bampton, Antonia Benedek, Philip Best, Sue Black, Daren Burney, Lisa Festerling, Penny Horne, Stephen Lustig, Keith Mason, Diane Reay, Andrew Shepherd, Francesca Simon, Lesley Stockwell

Accessibility Finsbury Park Station is not currently serviced by a lift. Park Theatre's entrance is at street level and the theatre spaces and bar are accessible via lift.

Park Theatre is a registered charity 1137223