Autumn Season Brochure 2012

Sheffield Theatres September 2012 – January 2013

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My Fair Lady Wed 12 December – Sat 26 January

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Group bookings made easy!

Sheffield Theatres offer excellent incentives including discounts and flexible payment terms, to customers booking parties of 10 or more people.

Bring a group of 10+ and you will receive the following great benefits: • Priority information on forthcoming productions

Welcome

Christmas is going to be a spectacular affair at Sheffield Theatres with something for all the family on offer on each of our stages.

• A flexible reserve now pay later scheme

As our 40th birthday celebrations come to a close, we are delighted to share our 2012 autumn season with you.

• No deposit required for reservations

The season opens with Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth, followed by Shelagh Delaney’s seminal play, A Taste of Honey. Continuing our commitment to hosting regional premières, in the Studio Theatre we produce the hilariously frank comedy The Village Bike, and Straight, a brand new play by DC Moore. We are grateful to our new corporate sponsors, Hill Dickinson Lawyers, for their support towards both of these exciting pieces of new writing. In the Lyceum Theatre we welcome a rich variety of productions, ranging from the classic black comedy, The Ladykillers, to family favourite, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

• Generous discounts on most Mon – Thu performances:

• Ability to pre–order picnic bags, interval ice creams and drinks

• Groups of 10+ £3.00 off top two prices • Groups of 25+ £4.00 off top two prices For further information, or to make a group booking call the Box Office on 0114 249 6000, email groupbookings@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

At Christmas, don’t miss the joyfully exuberant musical, My Fair Lady in the Crucible Theatre, the rags to riches fairytale, Cinderella in the Lyceum Theatre and Rapunzel for younger audiences in the Studio Theatre.

My Fair Lady

The heartwarming story is brought to sensational life in a brand new production on the Crucible stage.

Cinderella

We hope that you enjoy the season and invite you to join us for one of our regular post–show talk backs, giving you the opportunity to ask questions to our casts and creative teams.

Dan Bates Chief Executive

Celebrate the festive season at Sheffield Theatres

Panto favourite Damian Williams is joined by Jonathan Ansell, Sue Devaney (Dinnerladies) and Ben Faulks (CBeebies) for the Lyceum’s glorious pantomime

Rapunzel

tutti frutti return to the Studio with their enchanting tale for children aged 3+

Daniel Evans Artistic Director

Plus, if you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate with family and friends, why not book one of our exclusive dining packages? Available from as little as £39.00 per person, you can find out more about dining options by calling our Theatres and Events Manager on 0114 201 3831 or emailing events@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Please let us know what you think about Sheffield Theatres by emailing us at feedback@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or tweet @crucibletheatre, @sheffieldlyceum.

Looking for somewhere for a special Christmas lunch? We can cater for your group from only £23.95 per person. Call us on 0114 201 3831 for more information and bookings.

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Director Daniel Evans Designer Richard Kent Lighting Designer David Plater Composer & Sound Designer Richard Taylor

A Sheffield Theatres Production

Macbeth

By William Shakespeare Wed 5 September – Sat 6 October

Public Dress Rehearsal Wed 5 September 7.15pm £1.00

War. Three witches and a prophesy.

An assassination. Visions and ghosts.

Previews £17.00

Murder. A suicide. And War.

Mon – Thu 7.15pm (Mon 10 September 7.00pm) £23.00 Concessions £2.50 off

Shakespeare’s most bloody tragedy is directed by Artistic Director Daniel Evans.

Fri & Sat 7.15pm £25.00 Matinees 2.00pm £18.00 Fri 21 September 2.00pm £20.00 School discounts available Mon – Thu eves and midweek matinees from Mon 10 – Thu 20 September only Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38

First Time Fridays 40p tickets for first time bookers.

For more information see p38 £5.00 16–26 year olds Thu 6 – Mon 10 Sep

Thu 13 Sep 7.15pm Sat 22 Sep 2.00pm Talk Back Thu 20 Sep after 7.15pm performance. Free Page to Stage Wed 19 Sep 11.15am – 12.45pm. £5.00

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A Sheffield Theatres Production

The Village Bike

By Penelope Skinner Thu 13 September – Sat 6 October ‘No it’s totally fine I was probably just riding her a bit hard.

She needs a bit of tinkering. Maybe get your husband to have a go.’

Becky’s frustrated. She’s pregnant, horny as hell and she’d love a glass of wine – or three. But her husband’s been reading The New Pregnancy Ideal and isn’t having any of it, so she takes matters into her own hands.

Written by Penelope Skinner and directed by Happy Days director, Jonathan Humphreys, The Village Bike is a daring and hilarious play about moving to the countryside, making babies and sorting out a plumber.

Contains adult content and scenes of a sexual nature.

Public Dress Rehearsal Thu 13 September 7.45pm £1.00 Previews £10.00 Mon – Fri 7.45pm £15.00 Sat 7.45pm £18.00 Matinees 2.15pm £13.00 Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38 £5.00 16–26 year olds Fri 14 – Tue 18 Sep

Thu 20 Sep 7.45pm Talk Back Thu 27 Sep after 7.45pm performance. Free

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Tue – Thu 7.45pm £15.00 £24.00 £29.00 £32.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

Northern Ballet

Madame Butterfly Tue 18 – Sat 22 September Northern Ballet make a welcome return to the Lyceum Theatre with their much–loved production of Madame Butterfly.

Innocence, love and betrayal unfold in the picturesque gardens of a Japanese house. Butterfly is fragile, unworldly, and prepared to sacrifice everything for the love of the handsome American, Lieutenant Pinkerton. He deserts her only to return years later with his new wife. Abandoned and betrayed, Butterfly is left with only one honourable course of action.

East meets West as Northern Ballet blend classical ballet with Japanese–inspired dancing, alongside Puccini’s beautiful score played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

‘Simply stunning’ ★★★★★ Metro ‘Thanks in part to Northern Ballet, no wonder we are the dance envy of Europe, if not the Western World’ ★★★★ Sunday Express

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Fri & Sat 7.45pm £17.00 £26.00 £31.00 £34.00 Thu 2.00pm £12.00 £19.00 £24.00 £27.00 School discounts apply Sat 3.00pm £15.00 £24.00 £29.00 £32.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38

Chicago Starring Ali Bastian as Roxie Hart, Stefan Booth as Billy Flynn, Tupele Dorgu as Velma Kelly and Bernie Nolan as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton.

Mon 24 – Sat 29 September ‘Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts’. So begins the international award–winning musical, Chicago.

Based on real life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and, together with Cell Block rival, double–murderess Velma Kelly, fights to keep herself from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Created by the musical theatre talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, Chicago’s sexy, sassy score includes All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. With six Tony, two Olivier, one Grammy, two Bafta and six Academy Awards, Chicago truly is ‘The sharpest, slickest show on the block’ The Times.

It would be a crime to miss it.

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Mon – Thu 7.45pm £25.00 £29.00 £32.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply Fri 8.30pm & Sat 7.45pm £28.00 £32.00 £35.00 Friday 5.00pm £22.00 £26.00 £29.00 Sat 3.00pm £28.00 £32.00 £35.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38

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In collaboration with Off the Shelf Festival of Words

In collaboration with Off the Shelf Festival of Words and Sheffield Theatres

Sandi Toksvig Live!

Poetry Party with Benjamin Zephaniah

My Valentine Directed by Pip Broughton

Tue 9 October 1.00pm

Mon 8 October 7.30pm

For schools only

Sandi Toksvig – comedian, novelist, actor, broadcaster, show–off and international treasure – is embarking on her first major UK solo tour in years to celebrate publication of her new novel Valentine Grey.

The Ladykillers Starring Michele Dotrice (Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em), Clive Mantle (Casualty and The Vicar of Dibley) and Shaun Williamson (EastEnders and Extras).

Mon 1 – Sat 6 October Direct from a sell–out West End season, the classic black comedy The Ladykillers comes to life in a hilarious and thrilling new adaption by Graham Linehan (Father Ted, The IT Crowd) and directed by Sean Foley (The Play What I Wrote).

Posing as amateur musicians, Professor Marcus and his gang rent rooms in the lopsided house of sweet but strict Mrs Wilberforce.

The villains plot to involve her unwittingly in Marcus’ brilliantly conceived heist job. The police are left stumped, but Mrs Wilberforce becomes wise to their ruse and Marcus concludes that there is only one way to keep the old lady quiet. With only her parrot, General Gordon, to help her, Mrs W. is alone with five desperate men.

But who will be forced to face the music?

‘Comic bliss with brass knobs on’ ★★★★★ The Independent

Mon – Thu 7.45pm £15.00 £19.00 £23.00 £26.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply Fri & Sat 7.45pm £15.00 £21.00 £25.00 £28.00 Thu 2.00pm £15.00 £17.00 £21.00 £24.00 Sat 3.00pm £15.00 £19.00 £23.00 £26.00

Benjamin Zephaniah is well known for his much loved novels and poetry for children. He is one of the best performance poets in the world and his performances are always lively, inspiring and great fun. There’s no better celebration of rhythm and rhyme than at his Poetry Party and in this performance, Benjamin invites schools to join in the fun, offering some young poets the chance to join him on stage and perform too!

Long–standing host of Radio Four’s News Quiz and Excess Baggage and regular QI panelist, Sandi promises a brilliantly witty evening of stand–up, stories and fascinating facts.

Sandi will be signing copies of Valentine Grey (Virago) after the show.

This performance is part of a strand of events created by Benjamin as Guest Curator for Off the Shelf Festival.

£19.00 Concessions £2.50 off

For ages 7 – 11 years £5.00 One free supervisor ticket with every 10 student tickets purchased

Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38

Benjamin returns to the Lyceum Theatre on Sat 3 November for a public performance.

See page 19 for further details.

Thu 4 Oct 7.45pm Thu 4 Oct 7.45pm Sat 6 Oct 3.00pm

‘A glorious, madcap night out. A joy from start to finish’ ★★★★★ Daily Express Sponsored by

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Last Laugh Comedy Festival

Last Laugh Comedy Festival

Last Laugh Comedy Festival

Last Laugh Comedy Festival

An Evening with Jack Dee

Mark Thomas

The Everly Pregnant Brothers Julian Clary

Mon 8 – Tue 9 October 8.00pm

Wed 10 October 8.00pm

The Boy with Tape on His Face: More Tape

Catch Jack as he hits the road for his 2012 tour. After a six year absence from stand–up, he’s back, agonising over the slightest of annoyances and misdemeanors.

Where’s he been? Appearing on shows like QI, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You; hosting Radio 4’s legendary I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, co–writing and starring in four series of BBC 2’s hit sitcom Lead Balloon and writing his memoirs, Thanks For Nothing which he modestly dedicated to himself, ‘Without whom none of this would have been possible’.

Why is he touring again?

‘I want to spend less time with my family’ says Jack.

‘A little ray of sleet’Jeremy Hardy ‘… turns grumpiness into an art form’ Evening Standard

Bravo Figaro!

After walking the wall in the West Bank, becoming Guinness World Record holder for political protests and chasing arms dealers around the country, Mark Thomas turns his attention to matters closer to home with a show about his father.

First commissioned by the Royal Opera house, Bravo Figaro! is the true tale of a self–employed builder’s love of opera, degenerative illness and how to put opera on in a bungalow in Bournemouth.

It is about love, death and the search for peace in an imperfect world with some gags thrown in for luck, told by one of the finest storytellers in the country. ‘nothing short of astounding’ chortle.co.uk

Thu 11 October 8.00pm A brand new show from The Boy. As seen on The Royal Variety Performance 2011, ITV1’s Comedy Rocks and BBC2’s Comedy Prom with Tim Minchin.

Mime with noise. Stand–up with no talking. Drama with no acting. This boy has to be seen to be believed. What does he do? The less you know, the more you will enjoy!

But if you must know, he will have a gunfight, battle Darth Vader and bring John Lennon back to life.

Last Laugh Comedy Festival

Fri 12 – Sat 13 October 8.00pm

Position Vacant, Apply Within.

Sheffield’s iconic band of brothers return to the Lyceum Theatre for a weekend of fun, ukuleles and beer.

Sun 14 October 7.30pm

If you’ve not seen them before expect ribaldry, earthy humour and a huge dollop of Sheffield warmth. Seven men armed only with ukuleles and a big voice bring their own take on classic songs. Don’t miss the latest chapter in local history.

He’s promised to leave no straight unturned.

‘Because I’m still considered to be quite a catch and because your town is noted for its heterosexuals on the cusp, there’s bound to be stiff competition’, says Julian. ‘Therefore I’ll be hosting ruthless elimination games. You can be sure of one thing. By the end of the evening, we’ll all be celebrating my new partnership.’

Master of camp Julian Clary is looking for love and he’s not leaving town empty handed…

‘Classic Sheffield, superb entertainment…. they’ve created a monster!’ Sheffield Star

A glass of Blue Nun may be available to those who make an effort or anyone named Jason.

But please bring your own confetti.

Suitable for ages 16+ Doors at 7.30pm £17.00

Suitable for ages 16+ Doors at 7.00pm £20.50 Concessions £2.00 off

‘slapstick virtuoso’ ★★★★★ The List Doors at 7.30pm £14.50 Concessions £2.00 off

Doors at 7.30pm £18.00

Suitable for ages 16+ Doors at 7.30pm £21.50

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Last Laugh Comedy Festival

Starving Artists

Fred MacAulay

Take Me With You

Legally Bald

Written by Godfrey Hamilton Directed by Jonathan Best

Wed 17 October 8.00pm

Mon 15 October 7.45pm

As seen on TV’s Have I Got News For You, Q.I., Mock The Week, and heard on BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz (regular panelist), The Unbelievable Truth, It’s Your Round and Just A Minute, stand–up comedy legend Fred MacAulay is here. His new one–man show, Legally Bald has thrilled sell–out crowds at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and now comes to entertain you.

In search of the ‘California Dream’, enraged movie publicist Nikolai races along Sunset Boulevard at the very edge of the richest country in the world. Standing in the neon–soaked Hollywood rain, forlorn evangelist, Gary has deserted his congregation in search of the great movie fantasies of yesteryear. Bradley, movie make–up artist and dispenser of Tinseltown wisdom, is stranded on the Hollywood Freeway, trying to make sense of something extraordinary he just witnessed.

‘rib achingly funny….one of the funniest men alive’ Sunday Times Doors at 7.30pm £12.00

Murder on the Nile

Mon – Thu 7.45pm £13.00 £16.00 £20.00 £23.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply

Mon 15 – Sat 20 October

And in the midst of these dreamers and all the hilarious moving tales they have to tell, an extremely large and boisterous dog is bounding across the eight–lane freeway.

On board a steamer, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame of the newly wedded groom. Then tragedy strikes. A body is discovered.

And all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée…

Take Me with You is a poignant, funny and heartbreaking tale from the multiple award–winning Starving Artists.

But everything is not what it seems and holidaying cleric Canon Pennefather is drawn into a web of intrigue and deceit as he finds himself on the trail of a ruthless murderer.

‘Brilliantly skillful and utterly compelling’ The Independent

This latest instalment from the official Agatha Christie Theatre Company promises a host of colourful characters and all the twists and turns of a classic Christie to keep you guessing to the final shattering climax.

‘One of the most exciting theatrical partnerships around’ London Evening Standard £12.00

‘A superb production, twisting, turning and keeping audiences guessing until the end’ The Observer

Fri & Sat 7.45pm £13.00 £18.00 £22.00 £25.00 Thu 2.00pm £13.00 £17.00 £20.00 Sat 3.00pm £14.00 £18.00 £21.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38

Thu 18 Oct 7.45pm Thu 18 Oct 7.45pm Sat 20 Oct 3.00pm Agatha Christie®Murder on the Nile™ copyright © 1946 Agatha Christie Limited (A Chorion Company). All Rights Reserved.

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The Invisible Dot presents

Last Laugh Comedy Festival

Tim Key: Masterslut

Russell Kane

Mon 22 October 8.00pm

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Tim Key is back on tour after taking a year off to do some admin and bulk up. This show’s just as poetical as his last one, but with better sound effects and more mastery.

‘What if I’m one of the guys who never has a baby? Why is this not a ‘male subject’?’

Key’s cropped up in Newswipe, Cowards and We Need Answers; appears as Alan Partridge’s sidekick in Mid Morning Matters and has a late night poetry programme on Radio 4. Now he brings his Chortle Award–winning show to the Steel City.

‘This is sublime, busy and evocative work from a man who keeps getting better and better’ ★★★★★ The List

Posturing Delivery

‘I plan to give birth, live on stage, then raise it – in front of you. Come along!’

Multi–talented writer, TV presenter and comedian Russell Kane brings his brand new show Posturing Delivery to the Lyceum Theatre as part of the Last Laugh Comedy Festival.

‘One of the most stimulating comedians around’ The Times ‘Extremely funny, poignant and fuelled by real intelligence and passion’ Time Out

Doors at 7.30pm

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£15.00 Concessions £2.00 off

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New Perspectives Theatre Company presents Michael Morpurgo’s

Forced Entertainment

Farm Boy

Wed 24 October 7.45pm

Adapted and directed by Daniel Buckroyd

In this new work international innovators Forced Entertainment tangle and cross–cut multiple stories to make a compelling and unstable performance. From love and death to sex and laundry, from shipwrecks to falling snow, personal anecdotes rub shoulders with imaginary movies, and half–remembered novels bump into distorted fairytales.

Tue 23 October 7.00pm It sometimes felt as though time had stood still on the family farm – swallows nesting in the eaves, the old Fordson Tractor quietly rusting in the back of the barn, Grandpa still tending his chickens. That is, until the summer his grandson finished school and came to stay, and the old man started telling stories of what it had been like on the farm when he was a boy.

This compelling sequel to the award–winning War Horse is a delightful tale that combines drama, storytelling and original music.

‘War Horse sequel ploughs a rich furrow’ ★★★★ Daily Mail £12.00 Concessions £2.00 off School discounts apply

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The Vagina Monologues

The Coming Storm

Tue 30 October 7.45pm Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit, The Vagina Monologues is back, starring TV favourites Clare Buckfield (Dancing on Ice, Two Point Four Children) and Vicky Entwhistle (Coronation Street) and making her stage debut, Chelsee Healey (Strictly Come Dancing, Waterloo Road).

An unmissable show for every generation, bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your gran. This is the ultimate girls night out, trust us!

Using a method as inventive as it is absurd, six performers create, collaborate, ambush and disrupt this epic saga that is resolutely too big for the stage. The result is comical, contradictory and poignant. The Coming Storm is Forced Entertainment at its best – trademark black humour, a collage of arresting images and an anarchic performance style.

The Vagina Monologues donates a percentage of revenue from ticket sales to V–Day benefiting women’s charities across the world.

‘Laugh out loud FUNNY’ The Independent ‘Heart–stoppingly powerful’ The Scotsman

‘Confounding conventions and exploding audience expectations’ The Times

‘Liberated, full–frontal honesty and good–humour’ Manchester Evening News

The Coming Storm is co–produced by PACT Zollverein, Essen; Festival Avignon; Theaterhaus Gessneralle, Zurich; Tanzquartier, Vienna; Les Spectacles Vivants – Centre Pompidou, Paris; Festival d’Automne à Paris; LIFT, London; Battersea Arts Centre, London; Sheffield City Council.

£20.00 Group discounts apply Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

£13.00 £16.00 School discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p38

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Director Polly Findlay

A Sheffield Theatres Production

A Taste of Honey

Public Dress Rehearsal Thu 25 October 7.30pm £1.00

By Shelagh Delaney Thu 25 October – Sat 17 November

Previews (Mon 29 October 7.00pm) £10.00

‘It’s chaotic – a bit of love, a bit of lust and there you are.

We don’t ask for life, we have it thrust upon us’

Mon – Fri 7.30pm £19.00 Concessions £2.50 off

Jo is 16 and fearless. Her boyfriend’s at sea, her mother’s gone AWOL and her due date is just around the corner. The only person she can rely on is herself. But with Geof, her new flatmate, by her side, this feisty teenager is about to take on the world.

Sat 7.30pm £21.00

Set in 1950s Manchester and exploring Britain on the precipice of change, A Taste of Honey celebrates the spirit of one young girl with the strength to rebel against the social constraints of her time.

A seminal first play by the late Shelagh Delaney. This brand new production – the first since the writer’s death last year – features a live jazz trio on stage and is directed by Polly Findlay (National Theatre’s Antigone and Derren Brown’s Svengali).

Matinees 2.30pm £15.00 School discounts available Mon – Thu eves and midweek matinees Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38 £5.00 16–26 year olds Fri 26 – Mon 29 Oct

Thu 15 Nov 7.30pm Thu 15 Nov 7.30pm Sat 17 Nov 2.30pm Talk Back Thu 8 Nov after 7.30pm performance. Free

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John Mackay and David Johnson present

In collaboration with Off the Shelf Festival of Words and Sheffield Theatres

Fascinating Aïda

Benjamin Zephaniah and Friends

The Cheap Flights Tour

Mon 29 October 7.45pm

Sat 3 November 7.45pm

Continuing their smash-hit sell-out tour, triple Olivier award-nominated, global internet sensation, Fascinating Aida are still Britain’s best comedy cabaret trio. This show will include several numbers hot off the press alongside a few old favourites; including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights (9 million hits on YouTube) as well as the Dogging Song, a fond homage to the joys of al fresco sex.

Benjamin Zephaniah is one of the UK’s most high profile and best loved performance poets known for his powerful poetry with a political edge. Strongly influenced by the music and poetry of Jamaica, his mission has been to take poetry everywhere and he has toured all over the world. This is a rare chance to hear him perform live, and always keen to help give a voice to new young writers, Benjamin will be joined tonight by three rising stars on the poetry scene – Sanasino, James Massiah and Katherine Henderson.

‘Magnificent ... Glorious’ ★★★★★ The Times ‘I can’t recommend this show highly enough’ ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday

This performance is part of a strand of events created by Benjamin as Guest Curator for Off the Shelf Festival.

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Tickets £13.00 Concessions £3.00 off

Benjamin is inviting schools to attend his Poetry Party on Tue 9 October. See page 11 for further details.

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Angelina Ballerina – The Mousical Wed 31 October – Sat 3 November Everyone’s favourite little star, Angelina Ballerina, pirouettes onto the stage in her brand new musical – a magical show packed full of singing and dancing.

Angelina and her friends think their dreams have come true when Camembert Academy wins the opportunity to appear in their favourite television programme ‘Dancing With Mice!’. But when the girls and boys have very different ideas for the show and just can’t seem to agree on anything, it’s up to Angelina as Dance Captain to ensure that the show goes ahead.

So put on your ballet shoes and join Angelina, Alice, Gracie, Viki, AJ and Marco for the most stupendous Mousical of the year!

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Wed 5.00pm Thu & Sat 10.00am & 2.00pm Fri 10.00am & 4.00pm £16.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply Children under 16 £13.00 Family ticket £52.00 (max. two adults, valid on top price tickets only) Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38

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Director Richard Wilson Designer James Cotterill Lighting Designer Johanna Town Composer Michael Bruce

A Sheffield Theatres Production in association with The Bush

Straight

By DC Moore Based on the motion picture Humpday, written & directed

by Lynn Shelton.

Public Dress Rehearsal Thu 1 November 7.45pm £1.00

Thu 1 – Sat 24 November

Previews £10.00

Lewis and Waldorf were inseparable at university. Ten years on and a lot has changed. In the middle of a drunken night out, they make a bet that will take their friendship to whole new level.

Adapted for the stage by DC Moore and directed by Richard Wilson, this is the world première of Straight, a razor-sharp new comedy.

You’ll never look at your best friend in the same way again...

Contains adult content and scenes of a sexual nature.

Mon – Fri 7.45pm £15.00 Concessions £2.50 off Sat 7.45pm £18.00 Matinees 2.15pm £13.00 Group discounts available Mon – Thu eves Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38

£5.00 16–26 year olds Fri 2 – Tue 6 Nov Talk Back Thu 15 Nov after 7.45pm performance. Free

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Sheffield Theatres presents

Crucible Writers’ Night Mon 12 November 7.45pm An evening of short plays by local writers, staged by professional actors and directors.

The Woman in Black Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt From the novel by Susan Hill

Mon – Thu 7.45pm £16.00 £19.00 £23.00 £26.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply

Mon 5 – Sat 10 November

Fri & Sat 7.45pm £18.00 £21.00 £25.00 £28.00

Now celebrating its 23rd year in the West End, over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged.

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a ‘Woman in Black’, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but as they reach further into his darkest memories the borders between make believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep...

Following on from the success of the recent film starring Daniel Radcliffe, this is your chance to see this thrilling production live.

Hold on to your seats.

‘A truly nerve–shredding experience’ Daily Mail

For information about how you can submit a play for consideration, please email literary@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk. £5.00

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Thu 2.00pm £13.00 £16.00 £20.00 £23.00

Following their 2011 sell–out production of West Side Story, Sheffield Teachers Operatic Society present a brand new production of the timeless classic A Christmas Carol.

With music by multi Oscar Award–winning composer, Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, Aladdin, Little Mermaid and Little Shop of Horrors), lyrics by Tony Award–winner Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Anastasia) and originally conceived by Mike Ockrent (Me & My Girl, Crazy For You) this breathtaking, magical musical will send shivers up your spine and make your feet tap in equal measure.

Sat 2.00pm £11.00 £18.00 £20.00

For more information on concessions see p38

Group bookings Buy 14 tickets and get the 15th free

Thu 8 Nov 7.45pm

Christmas Craft Market Sat 24 November 10.00am – 4.00pm Free entry Crucible Theatre

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Tue 13 – Sat 17 November

Thu – Sat 7.45pm £11.00 £18.00 £20.00

Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

Sat 10 Nov 3.00pm

A Christmas Carol – The Musical

Tue – Wed 7.45pm £11.00 £16.50 £18.00

Sat 3.00pm £14.00 £17.00 £21.00 £24.00

Thu 8 Nov 7.45pm

Sheffield Teachers Operatic Society

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Mike Ockrent & Lynn Ahrens Based on the Story by Charles Dickens Original Choreography by Susan Stroman Originally Directed by Mike Ockrent Originally Presented by Radio City Entertainment at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre international of New York.

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Tue – Thu 7.45pm £15.00 £20.00 £24.00 £26.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group and School discounts apply

Bill Kenwright presents

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Fri & Sat 8.00pm £15.00 £22.00 £26.00 £28.00

Tue 20 – Sat 24 November Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ‘Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.

Wed & Thu 2.00pm £15.00 £17.00 £21.00 £23.00 School discounts apply Fri 5.00pm £15.00 £19.00 £21.00 Group discounts apply

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door To Me.

Sat 1.00pm & 4.00pm £15.00 £22.00 £26.00 £28.00

‘Joseph returns in all its glory’ Daily Mail

For more information on concessions see p38

‘A superb piece of entertainment. I was thrilled’ Daily Mirror

Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice Starring Beverley Callard (Coronation Street), Ray Quinn (Dirty Dancing, Grease, Legally Blonde), Joe McGann (Calendar Girls, Upper Hand, The Hanging Gale) and introducing the sensational Jess Robinson as Little Voice.

Mon 26 November – Sat 1 December In this heart–warming tale, shy Little Voice spends most of her time hidden away with her late father’s record collection, perfecting her astonishing impersonations. Her extraordinary talent remains a secret until she is overheard by local talent scout Ray Say. Determined to hit the big time, Ray sets about creating the show of the century with Little Voice as his star. When the big night arrives, Ray is convinced that this is his last chance for fame and fortune. But has anyone asked Little Voice what she wants?

This Olivier award–winning comedy is a sparkling night of music, divas and romance, written and directed by Jim Cartwright.

Thu 22 Nov 7.45pm Sat 24 Nov 4.00pm

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Fri & Sat 7.45pm £17.00 £21.00 £26.00 £28.00 Thu 2.00pm £17.00 £22.00 £24.00 Sat 3.00pm £17.00 £22.00 £24.00 Centre Stage Membership discounts apply For more information on concessions see p38

Thu 29 Nov 7.45pm Thu 29 Nov 7.45pm Sat 1 Dec 3.00pm

Thu 22 Nov 7.45pm

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Mon – Thu 7.45pm £17.00 £19.00 £24.00 £26.00 Concessions £2.50 off Group discounts apply

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Third Angel

The Machine

By Georges Perec

Tue 4 – Wed 5 December 7.45pm Third Angel return to the Crucible Studio with an in–the–round theatre production of Georges Perec’s innovative and mischievous 1968 radio play, the first ever production of this remarkable piece in English.

Music In The Round Autumn Series October – December 2012 Join us this autumn for an epic musical journey through time.

Set alongside Ensemble 360’s continuing exploration of chamber music masterpieces, we travel back to the 13th century and forward to the future in the company of our new Associate Composer, Charlie Piper, and guest artists Onyx Brass, the Heath Quartet and the Orlando Consort. See sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for further details of events.

On sale date to be announced. £3.00 – £15.00

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Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants Sat 1 December 3.00pm A laugh-out-loud musical adventure from the same composer behind The Chimpanzees of Happytown and The Lion Who Wanted to Love.

For children age 3+. £5.00 - £10.00

The Machine is a subtle comedy about language, meaning, thought and silence, explored through the deconstruction of Goethe’s poem The Ramblers Lullaby II. An inventive, irreverent and intoxicating linguistic dissection of the poem, the play uses computer programming protocols, randomisation, Beckett, algebra, French, proverbs, Italian, Lewis Caroll, geography, biography, Nietzsche, Napoleon, Schopenhauer, Verlain, Schiller, Rimbaud, Brecht, Dickenson, Neruda, Borges, German, Kirkegaard and KFC to achieve its goal.

Adult £10.00 Child £7.00 Family (4 people, max 2 adults) £24.00

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Rapunzel Wed 12 December – Sat 5 January Following last year’s wonderful adaptation of Hare and Tortoise, tutti frutti and York Theatre Royal present this fabulously playful production of Rapunzel by Mike Kenny; a story about a girl who is taken away from what she knows and protected from all the things that she loves.

Placed high–up in a tower above the world and faced with the challenge of growing–up, she is found alone, dreaming....

With fantastic music from Chris Mellor, beautiful movement from TC Howard and magical design by Catherine Chapman, Rapunzel is a delightful new production for children about the curiosity and joys of growing up, risk taking and discovering who you are.

Perfect for families and children age 3+

‘Heavenly work’ The Guardian on Third Angel £10.00 Concessions £2.00 off

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A Sheffield Theatres and Evolution Pantomimes Co–Production

Cinderella Fri 7 December – Sun 6 January Polish those glass slippers and get ready to have a ball!

Cinderella is a truly spectacular show, which combines the classic fairytale with brilliant singing and dancing, side–splitting comedy, truly amazing illusions and lots of audience participation!

With a fantastic cast, including panto favourite Damian Williams, this year’s festive treat will once again be written and directed by Paul Hendy and produced by the same team who brought you last year’s smash–hit show, Sleeping Beauty.

This fun–filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family. Tickets are selling fast so don’t be late for the ball... Book today!

‘Surely one of the country’s most lavish productions!’

The Star ‘Hilarious gags with first class delivery!’ Wakefield Express ‘Panto magic’ The Stage

Performance Schedule Fri 7 Dec Sat 8 Dec Sun 9 Dec Mon 10 Dec Tue 11 Dec Wed 12 Dec Thu 13 Dec Fri 14 Dec Sat 15 Dec Sun 16 Dec Mon 17 Dec Tue 18 Dec Wed 19 Dec Thu 20 Dec Fri 21 Dec Sat 22 Dec Sun 23 Dec Mon 24 Dec Tue 25 Dec Wed 26 Dec Thu 27 Dec Fri 28 Dec Sat 29 Dec Sun 30 Dec Mon 31 Dec Tue 1 Jan Wed 2 Jan Thu 3 Jan Fri 4 Jan Sat 5 Jan Sun 6 Jan

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Green Performances £10.00 Purple Performances £14.00 £16.00 £19.00 (Group and School discounts apply on Purple Performances)

(reviews for Sleeping Beauty 2011/12)

Blue Performances Orange Performances

£15.00 £18.00 £21.00 £17.00 £20.00 £22.00

Centre Stage members receive discount on selected performances For more information on concessions see p38

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Performance Schedule

My Fair Lady Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner.

Music by Frederick Loewe.

Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Play and Gabrial Pascal’s motion picture ‘PYGMALION’.

Wed 12 December – Sat 26 January On a cold rainy night in Covent Garden, a chance encounter between a flower girl and a professor transforms both their lives forever.

Packed full of sensational songs including the classics On The Street Where You Live, With A Little Bit of Luck and Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, My Fair Lady will make you want to dance, dance, dance all night…

Directed by Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director, Daniel Evans, My Fair Lady is one of the greatest musicals of all time – a perfect treat for all the family.

Director Daniel Evans Designer Paul Wills Choreographer Alistair David Musical Director Nigel Lilley Lighting Designer Tim Mitchell Sound Designer Simon Baker

Wed 12 Dec Thu 13 Dec Fri 14 Dec Sat 15 Dec Sun 16 Dec Mon 17 Dec Tue 18 Dec Wed 19 Dec Thu 20 Dec Fri 21 Dec Sat 22 Dec Sun 23 Dec Mon 24 Dec Tue 25 Dec Wed 26 Dec Thu 27 Dec Fri 28 Dec Sat 29 Dec Sun 30 Dec Mon 31 Dec Tue 1 Jan Wed 2 Jan Thu 3 Jan Fri 4 Jan Sat 5 Jan Sun 6 Jan Mon 7 Jan Tue 8 Jan Wed 9 Jan Thu 10 Jan Fri 11 Jan Sat 12 Jan Sun 13 Jan Mon 14 Jan Tue 15 Jan Wed 16 Jan Thu 17 Jan Fri 18 Jan Sat 19 Jan Sun 20 Jan Mon 21 Jan Tue 22 Jan Wed 23 Jan Thu 24 Jan Fri 25 Jan Sat 26 Jan

Red Performance Green Performances Pink Performances Orange Performances Blue Performances Purple Performances

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm No Performances 7.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm CP 7.30pm No Performances 2.00pm No Performances No Performances 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm No Performances 2.00pm No Performances 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm No Performances No Performances 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm AD SP 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm No Performances No Performances 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm No Performances No Performances 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

£1.00 £17.00 £20.00 £20.00 £25.00 £30.00

Family ticket 4 tickets for £100 (1 to be 16 years or under). Max 2 family tickets per customer Concessions, Group and School discounts available on selected performances.

No concessions or discounts apply between Thu 27 – Mon 31 Dec Talk Back Thu 17 Jan after 7.30pm performance. Free

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Forthcoming Events

Blood Brothers

Moscow City Ballet

Swan Lake

Mon 14 – Sat 26 January

Tue 8 – Sat 12 January

Written by Willy Russell, the ‘Musical for all time’ Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Moscow City Ballet’s flawless production of possibly the world’s best–loved ballet, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake follows the fate of Prince Siegfried as he falls in love with the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

With a superb orchestra and additional choreography by the distinguished Victor Smirnov–Golovanov, Swan Lake’s soaring climax sees the power of true love conquer the forces of evil.

‘Exhilarating...One of the best musicals ever written’ Sunday Times

‘Not to be missed’ ★★★★ Sunday Express

‘Gritty, gripping, superb...It’s a must!’

Mail on Sunday

Performance times vary

Performance times vary

£18.00 – £34.00 Concessions £2.50 off on selected performances Group and School discounts apply on selected performances

£19.00 – £31.00 Concessions £2.50 off on selected performances Group and School discounts apply on selected performances

Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

Centre Stage Membership discounts apply

For more information on concessions see p38

For more information on concessions see p38

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Sheffield People’s Theatre Following Sheffield People’s Theatre’s debut production of Lives in Art last November, we are now seeking applicants to take part in Twenty Tiny Plays About Sheffield – a new project which will take to the Studio stage in 2013.

‘it’s the measure of a thriving regional theatre that it can follow prestige events such as an Othello featuring The Wire stars Clarke Peters and Dominic West with a mammoth community play whose production standards are every bit as impressive.

The Guardian on Lives in Art

If you’re aged 12+ and you want to be part of Sheffield People’s Theatre (or aged 16+ and interested in writing, movement, directing, design, lighting, sound, digital or stage management), please email spt@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call 0114 201 3888.

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Play. Learn. Debate. Imagine...

with Sheffield Theatres WORKSHOPS Explore the background of a particular production in more depth with one of the events below.

Enjoy more at Sheffield Theatres by getting involved in fantastic activities for people of all ages.

Just some of the events on offer this season are listed here.

PLAY READING GROUP

The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2013 – Writing Workshops Sat 10 November 10.00am – 12.30pm (Open Access, age 14+) 1.30 – 4.00pm (Advanced, age 18+) The Bruntwood Prize is the search for great new plays – the biggest national competition of its kind. Winning plays have been produced at the Royal Exchange Theatre and beyond. The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2013 will be open for submissions in January 2013. More information can be found at writeaplay.co.uk from Tue 25 September.

Mary Queen of Scots got Her Head Chopped Off by Liz Lochhead Mon 1 October A ferociously witty take on one of the most well–known rivalries of all time.

The Lion in Love by Shelagh Delaney Mon 5 November A rollicking and authentic portrait of the English working classes.

Cinderella by Mike Kenny Mon 10 December The Olivier Award–winning Mike Kenny’s take on this traditional fairytale.

Macbeth and Clown – Playing the Tragedy Mon 17 September 6.00 – 9.00pm (Open Access, age 14+) Led by Gerry Flanagan, Artistic Director of Shifting Sands Theatre, explore scenes from Macbeth from the viewpoint of the Clown to release the beauty and magic of Shakespeare’s text. £8.00

Panel Event Men are from Mars, Playwrights are from Venus: Does Playwright Gender Matter?

Fri 2 November 1.00pm – 2.00pm Join a panel of writers and theatre makers reflecting on depictions of gender and sexuality in our autumn season. Check our website for updates on line–up. £5.00

From Delaney to Skinner: Women at Work in Theatre Sat 29 September 10.00am – 5.00pm Lyndsey Turner, Sheffield Theatres’ Associate Director, leads this practical workshop exploring female playwrights in theatre. Investigate whether a playwright’s gender has an impact on the roles they create and the ways they communicate with an audience. £15.00

Performing Musical Theatre Sat 12 January 10.30am – 12.30pm (Open Access, age 14+) Become part of a chorus and perform a short musical number! Led by Nigel Lilley, Musical Director of My Fair Lady. £6.00

To book a place on any of the workshops here and for further information, call Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

Theatre Experience Carousel Thu 4 October 1.00 – 4.00pm (Open Access, age 14+) See Macbeth behind the scenes – learn about the sound, lighting, costumes and sets. A must for school groups and for anyone who wants to see how theatre really works. £8.00

In the run up to the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2013, these workshops will help you put pen to paper, create stories on stage and bring your ideas and imagination to life. Led by Suzanne Bell and Bruntwood Prize–winning playwrights. £7.00

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw Mon 14 January The original rags to riches story of the British class system.

All events from 2.00pm – 4.30pm £7.00

Visit our website at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for details of other workshops available, including opportunities for schools, or call 0114 249 3833.

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You can also join our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.

£5.00 tickets for selected performances of Sheffield Theatres productions for 16–26 year olds (Subject to availability).

@crucibletheatre @sheffieldlyceum

See our website or designated Facebook page for more information.

Book tickets for Motorpoint Arena and Sheffield City Hall Sheffield Theatres is part of the Sheffield Ticketing Network which means you can book tickets for events at Motorpoint Arena and Sheffield City Hall at our Box Office or on our website (10% fee applies).

First Time Fridays Tickets are available for 40p to first time bookers.

The Box Office will check our database at the time of booking and confirm ‘first–time’ status i.e. no previous booking for the Crucible under the name and address of the booker. Bookings must be made by customers aged 16+. Tickets are limited to 40 per performance and are only available on Friday performances of Sheffield Theatres Productions taking place in the Crucible Theatre from 1 September 2011 – 5 October 2012. Customers can book for more than one production in one transaction, but are limited to 2 tickets at 40p per production. Tickets are not available online. Only one discount applies per transaction. Tickets are not transferable and cannot be re–sold.

Access Sheffield Theatres offers a wide range of access facilities to ensure an easy and enjoyable experience for all customers. For more information please see sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

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Terms and conditions All offers and discounts are subject to availability. Sheffield Theatres reserves the right to add or remove discounts at any time. Only one discount type applies per ticket. Proof of status must be shown. Re–sales: We endeavour to exchange (for the same production) or re–sell tickets (re–sale not guaranteed) if required at a charge of £1.00 per ticket. Tickets must be returned before 12 noon on the day of the performance. This service is free to members. We reserve the right to change Box Office opening hours. The information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing. Sheffield Theatres cannot be held responsible for late changes to programmes and casting.

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Box Office opening hours Mon – Sat 10.00am to 8.00pm On the first Tuesday of every month the Box Office opens at 11.00am due to staff training.

Public Transport Log on to travelsouthyorkshire.com/timetables/sheffield for details of bus and tram services in Sheffield or call 01709 515151.

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Call 0114 249 6000 for more information.

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Murder on the Nile Murder on the Nile Murder on the Nile Murder on the Nile Murder on the Nile Murder on the Nile Russell Kane: Posturing Delivery

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A Taste of Honey A Taste of Honey A Taste of Honey A Taste of Honey

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STOS A Christmas Carol

STOS A Christmas Carol

STOS A Christmas Carol

STOS A Christmas Carol

STOS A Christmas Carol

The Woman in Black

The Woman in Black

The Woman in Black

The Woman in Black

A Taste of Honey

Wed 7

7.30pm

The Woman in Black 2.30pm

The Woman in Black 7.30pm

Benjamin Zephaniah & Friends

Angelina Ballerina – The Mousical

A Taste of Honey

A Taste of Honey Sat 3

Angelina Ballerina – The Mousical

Angelina Ballerina – The Mousical

Tue 6

7.30pm

A Taste of Honey

Angelina Ballerina – The Mousical

The Vagina Monologues

Fascinating Aïda

Mon 5

7.30pm

A Taste of Honey Fri 2

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Fri 26

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Music in the Round

Music in the Round

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Tim Key – Masterslut

Music in the Round

Music in the Round

Fred MacAulay

Music in the Round

Take Me With You

Farm Boy

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7.45pm AD SP

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Music in the Round

Music in the Round

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

The Village Bike

Tue 23 A Coming Storm

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Everly Pregnant Brothers Sat 13

3.00pm CP

8.00pm

Everly Pregnant Brothers

Fri 12

8.00pm

8.00pm The Boy with Tape on His Face

8.00pm Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro!

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An Evening with Jack Dee

2.00pm

3.00pm CP

2.00pm

Benjamin Zephaniah’s Poetry Party

An Evening with Jack Dee

The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

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The Ladykillers

Macbeth

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The Ladykillers Macbeth

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Macbeth

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Macbeth

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Macbeth

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2.00pm

Macbeth

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The Village Bike

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7.15pm TB

7.45pm Macbeth

Madame Butterfly Thu 20

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Macbeth

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2.00pm

The Village Bike

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For more information about Centre Stage Membership see sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

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Crucible

Complete your visit to the theatre with a drink at one of our bars and a delicious meal. Café Crucible, situated inside the Crucible Theatre, and Crucible Corner, overlooking Tudor Square offer a wide range of food and drinks to suit every taste. Pop in, or see our website for more details about menus, themed events and opening times.

Photography by India Hobson

The opening of Cafe Crucible has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Foyle Foundation.

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7.45pm

7.00pm

8.00pm

4.00pm, 7.00pm

7.45pm

8.00pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm TB

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm SP

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm PRE

7.45pm PRE

7.45pm PRE

7.45pm PDR

Evening

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10.00am

Christmas Craft Market

43 My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

44

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Cinderella

7.30pm PRE

Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Cinderella Cinderella

7.30pm 7.30pm

Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Swan Lake Swan Lake Swan Lake Swan Lake

7.30pm 7.30pm AD SP 7.30pm 7.30pm

Blood Brothers Blood Brothers Blood Brothers Blood Brothers

7.30pm 7.30pm TB 7.30pm 7.30pm

Blood Brothers Blood Brothers Blood Brothers Blood Brothers Blood Brothers

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

7.30pm

Blood Brothers

Swan Lake

7.30pm

Cinderella

Cinderella

7.30pm

Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella

7.30pm

Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella

7.00pm

PRE Preview SP Signed performance TB Talk Back

2.30pm

2.30pm

2.30pm

2.30pm

2.30pm

2.30pm

2.30pm

2.30pm

2.00pm

2.30pm

2.30pm

2.00pm

2.30pm CP

Cinderella

7.30pm PRE

7.30pm PRE

Cinderella

7.30pm PRE

Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella

Cinderella

The Rise & Fall of Little Voice

The Rise & Fall of Little Voice

The Rise & Fall of Little Voice

The Rise & Fall of Little Voice

The Rise & Fall of Little Voice

The Rise & Fall of Little Voice

Joseph

Joseph

Joseph

Joseph

Joseph

Performance/Event

Lyceum

7.30pm PDR

Evening

Straight Straight Straight

7.45pm AD SP 7.45pm

1.00pm, 4.00pm CP 8.00pm

3.00pm

2.00pm

3.00pm CP

2.00pm

3.00pm

2.00pm

1.00pm

2.00pm

2.00pm

2.00pm AD SP

2.00pm

11.00am, 2.30pm

1.00pm

2.00pm CP

2.00pm

2.00pm

2.00pm

11.00am, 2.30pm

1.00pm

2.00pm

2.00pm

10.15am, 2.00pm

10.15am, 2.00pm

2.00pm

1.00pm

2.00pm

10.15am, 2.00pm

10.15am, 2.00pm

2.00pm

2.00pm

1.00pm

2.00pm

2.00pm PRE

3.00pm CP

2.00pm

5.00pm

2.00pm

12.45pm

Rapunzel

7.00pm

Rapunzel Rapunzel Rapunzel

7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm AD SP

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

5.30pm

Rapunzel

7.00pm

Rapunzel

Rapunzel

5.30pm

Rapunzel 7.00pm

Rapunzel

7.00pm

7.00pm

5.30pm

Rapunzel

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

7.00pm

11.00am, 1.30pm Rapunzel Rapunzel

11.00am, 1.30pm Rapunzel

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

Rapunzel

Rapunzel

7.00pm

7.00pm

5.30pm

Rapunzel

7.00pm

11.00am, 1.30pm

Rapunzel Rapunzel

11.00am, 1.30pm

Rapunzel

Music in the Round

The Machine

The Machine

3.00pm Music in the Round

12.45pm

2.15pm

2.15pm

Matinee

Music in the Round

7.00pm

7.00pm

7.00pm

5.30pm

7.00pm

7.00pm PRE

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm AD SP

7.45pm

7.45pm

Music in the Round

Straight

7.45pm

7.45pm

Straight

2.00pm

Performance/Event

7.45pm

Studio Evening

Matinee

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Sat 26

Fri 25

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Wed 23 Thu 24

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Tue 22

Mon 21

Sat 19

Fri 18

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Wed 16 Thu 17

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Tue 15

Mon 14

Sat 12

Fri 11

Thu 10

Wed 9

Tue 8

Sun 6

Sat 5

Fri 4

Thu 3

Wed 2

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Mon 31

Sun 30

Sat 29

Fri 28

Thu 27

Wed 26

Mon 24

Sun 23

Sat 22

Fri 21

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Wed 19 Thu 20

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Tue 18

Mon 17

Sun 16

Sat 15

Fri 14

Thu 13

Wed 12

Tue 11

Sun 9

Sat 8

Fri 7

Thu 6

Wed 5

Tue 4

Sat 1

2.30pm

Matinee

Performance/Event

Crucible

December 2012

Fri 30

Thu 29

Wed 28

Tue 27

Mon 26

Sat 24

Fri 23

Thu 22

Wed 21

Tue 20

Date

November 2012 continued

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

7.45pm

Evening

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