Sheffield Theatres Spring/Summer 2011 Brochure

Sheffield Theatres Spring/Summer 2011

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Welcome It’s been great to see so many of you here over the autumn season. We’ve had a fantastic year, a particular highlight of which was our production of Hamlet. The spring and summer seasons offer plenty to look forward to, but not before you’ve celebrated the festive season by seeing our dazzling musical, Me and My Girl or our fun-packed pantomime, Peter Pan. There have also been some challenges for us this year, particularly in terms of funding, and we wanted to say how much we appreciate the support you give us. We pride ourselves on playing an essential role in the city and the region’s communities and helping to make Sheffield a great place to live. Every time you buy a ticket, a programme or make a donation, you’re helping us continue the work that we do on our stages and in communities across the region.

So thank you.

Dan Bates Chief Executive

Daniel Evans Artistic Director

The Perfect Gift Give someone you love the gift of a great night out! You can buy Sheffield Theatres gift vouchers from our Box Office. These can be redeemed for theatre tickets at any of our theatres or for programmes and food or drink at our bars and Crucible Corner.

To purchase gift vouchers, simply call us on 0114 249 6000 or visit the Box Office located in the Crucible foyer.

Did You Know?

Please feel free to let us know what you think by emailing us at feedback@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or tweet Daniel at @DanCrucibleAD

Sheffield Theatres offers tickets for only £1.00 to many of its productions.

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Spring/Summer 2011 Booking Dates Sheffield Theatres Members Booking Opens Sat 20 November (phone and in-person only)

All Booking Opens Sat 27 November (online, telephone and in-person)

This season’s highlights

Blood Brothers

Cleopatra

Avenue Q

Mon 31 January – Sat 12 February Lyceum Theatre

Tue 22 – Sat 26 March Lyceum Theatre

Mon 28 March – Sat 2 April Lyceum Theatre

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Jekyll and Hyde

Tell Me On A Sunday

Tue 5 – Wed 6 April Lyceum Theatre

Mon 18 – Sat 30 April Lyceum Theatre

Mon 9 – Sat 14 May Lyceum Theatre

The final dress rehearsal for our own productions is open to the public (subject to the Director’s discretion). Booking opens at 10.00am in person at the Box Office on the day of the show and bookers can purchase tickets for only £1.00. Tickets are subject to availability. Look out for PDR performances in the brochure and in the diary.

Christmas at Sheffield Theatres

Thu 2 December 2010 – Sat 29 January 2011

Fri 10 December 2010 – Sun 9 January 2011

with Daniel Crossley, Miriam Margolyes, Jemima Rooper and Patrick Ryecart

with Hayley Tamaddon, Nigel Planer and Damian Williams

Tickets are still available for Me and My Girl, our sensational musical on the Crucible stage, and our hilarious pantomime, Peter Pan, in the Lyceum. Join us this festive season for a truly magical celebration of song, dance and family fun.

Tickets from only £10.00 Me and My Girl Book and Lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber Music by Noel Gay Book revised by Stephen Fry Contributions to revisions by Mike Ockrent

Peter Pan Original Book by J.M Barrie Adaptation by Paul Hendy By arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens’ Charity and Samuel French Ltd

The Christmas Quiz A star-studded Christmas fundraising quiz on the Crucible Stage.

Join the company of Me and My Girl as they take on the cast of Peter Pan in this fun filled festive quiz. Damian Williams hosts what promises to be a hilarious battle of wits for all the family. But will the Pearly Kings and Queens of Lambeth or the Children of Never Land be crowned Christmas Quiz Champions? Join us and find out!

A glass of Prosecco or fruit cocktail, plus mince pies and other festive treats included with your ticket.

Sat 18 December 5.30pm (drinks and refreshments from 5.00pm) Tickets £8.00 For discount information see page 40

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Swan Lake

John Hegley

Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is possibly the world’s best-loved ballet. Choreographed by Victor Smirnov-Golovanov (ex-soloist of the Bolshoi Ballet), this exquisite and powerfully emotive version is presented by Moscow City Ballet accompanied by the Moscow City Ballet Orchestra.

The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet and Animal Alphaboat

Full of magic, powerful music and inspiring choreography, this is a beautiful production of a classic ballet.

Tue 11 – Sat 15 January Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices

John Hegley, performance poet, musician and comedian brings two delightful shows to the Crucible Studio direct from the Edinburgh Festival.

The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet tells the story of a Frenchman with some unusual habits.

Suitable for ages 7+.

Animal Alphaboat is an interactive show for families. John’s unique approach to poetry, dance and song will enchant children and adults alike.

Fri 14 – Sat 15 January Studio Theatre

Tue – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £23.00, £27.00, £30.00 Discounts A, B, C, D & DW Fri & Sat 7.45pm Tickets £25.00, £29.00, £32.00 Discount D Thu 2.00pm Tickets £16.00, £20.00, £23.00 Discounts C, E Sat 3.00pm Tickets £18.00, £22.00, £25.00 Discount E For discount information see page 40

Performance times & ticket prices The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet Fri 7.45pm Tickets £12.50 Concessions £10.00 Animal Alphaboat Sat 11.00am Tickets £11.00 Concessions £8.00

Planning your big day?

Visit our Wedding Show View our facilities first hand and meet with a range of local suppliers who can create your perfect wedding. Everything is here under one roof, from flowers to dresses and cakes to chair covers.

Sunday 16 January, Crucible Theatre. Free 10.00am – 4.00pm

For stall enquiries please contact Richard Beeby on 0114 201 3831 or email r.beeby@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

Price on application

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Propeller

The Comedy of Errors & Richard III Propeller, the internationally acclaimed all-male company led by director Ed Hall, is renowned for its bold approach and for bringing an exciting, physical energy to its productions of classic plays. This season they bring two plays to Sheffield before taking them on tour to the rest of the country.

Wed 19 – Sat 29 January Lyceum Theatre

Arguably Shakespeare’s most villainous King, we watch in horror and delight as Richard III, with cruel wit and dark humour, murders his way to the throne. This hugely entertaining and diabolical adventure tells the story of one man’s journey to heaven, then back to hell.

In complete contrast, The Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare’s most farcical comedy, and also his smartest. Two sets of estranged twins, separated at birth, find themselves in the same city 25 years later with hilarious consequences.

A series of mistaken identities, assumed personas and wild mishaps bring a family crisis into heart warming focus.

UK tour sponsored by Coutts

Performance times & ticket prices The Comedy of Errors Wed 19 – Sat 22, Thu 27 7.45pm Sat 22 & Fri 28 2.00pm Richard III Tue 25, Wed 26, Fri 28 7.45pm Sat 29 Jan 2.00pm & 7.45pm For discount information see page 40

Tue – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £15.00, £19.00, £22.00 Discounts A, B, C, D

Fri 2.00pm Tickets £12.00, £16.00, £19.00 Discounts C, E

Fri – Sat 7.45pm Tickets £17.00, £21.00, £24.00 Discount D

Sat 2.00pm £13.00, £17.00, £20.00 Discount E See page 34

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Bill Kenwright presents Willy Russell’s

Blood Brothers Written by Willy Russell, the legendary 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 tragic consequences. Starring X Factor’s Niki Evans in the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, the superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers which continues to enjoy standing ovations at every performance.

‘Devastating. A masterpiece. If you haven’t seen it go. If you have, go again.’

News of the World ‘Exhilarating...one of the best musicals ever written.’ Sunday Times

Mon 31 January – Sat 12 February Lyceum Theatre

Staff Recommendation ‘I love Blood Brothers. The story is not only emotional, but gripping too. It’s everyone’s favourite musical!’

Ian Caudwell, Senior Box Office Assistant

Performance times & ticket prices Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £22.00, £26.00, £29.00 Discounts A, B, C, D

For discount information see page 40

Fri – Sat 7.45pm Tickets £24.00, £28.00, £31.00 Discount D

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £19.00, £23.00, £26.00 Discounts C, E Sat 3.00pm Tickets £20.00, £24.00, £27.00 Discount E

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Sheffield Theatres Presents

Photograph by Daniel Farhi

David Hare At the beginning of the 1990s, I was thrilled to discover the work of David Hare. What struck me, apart from the sheer ambition and scope of the plays, was the effortless fusion between the personal and the political. David gets right to the heart and humanity of his characters and their situations with a razor-sharp wit and a rigorously satisfying sense of structure.

We’re delighted to present three plays from one of the most influential writers in post-war Britain in all three of our theatres – our most ambitious project to date. We’ve teamed up with the Showroom cinema who will present some of David’s film and television work. You can also enjoy talks, discussions and playreadings throughout the season, including one of Via Dolorosa by the author himself. I hope you enjoy this celebration of David’s work.

Daniel Evans

Season Ticket Deal Book for all 3 David Hare plays at the same time and save up to 25% on the cost of your tickets.* Mon – Thu eves £39.00, Fri & Sat eves £43.00 (season tickets are available on top price tickets only) Call the Box Office for more information. *Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

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Plenty Another View Tue 15 Feb, 5.45pm £2.50 Talk Back Thu 24 Feb after 7.45pm performance

BBC Front Row Thu 17 Feb, 5.30pm David Hare talks to BBC Radio 4’s Arts programme. Broadcast live from the Crucible Studio. Free*

Racing Demon Another View Tue 1 Mar, 5.45pm £2.50 Director’s View Wed 2 Mar, 5.45pm £4.00 Talk Back Thu 3 Mar, after 7.30pm performance

David Hare in Performance Wed 23 Feb, 11.00am Resident Director Jonathan Humphreys presents this workshop looking at the challenges in performing and interpreting David Hare’s work. £3.50

The Breath of Life Another View Tue 22 Feb, 6.00pm £2.50 Talk Back Wed 23 Feb, after 7.45pm performance

Play Readings Bring your lunch along and listen to David Hare’s work in the Crucible Studio. Free The Great Exhibition Fri 11 Feb, 1.00pm A Map of the World Fri 18 Feb, 1.00pm The Power of Yes Fri 25 Feb, 1.00pm The Absence of War Fri 4 Mar, 1.00pm

David Hare reads Via Dolorosa Fri 18 Feb, 6.00pm. £7.50 in advance, £10.00 on the door.

David Hare Films at the Showroom Watch the films and TV dramas created from David Hare’s screenplays on the big screen. Tickets will be on sale from the Showroom Box Office in Spring 2011.

Visit showroomworkstation.org.uk for information.

Licking Hitler Thu 3 Feb, 6.00pm Wetherby Sun 6 Feb, 4.00pm Saigon: Year of the Cat Thu 10 Feb, 6.00pm Plenty Sun 13 Feb, 4.00pm Heading Home Thu 17 Feb, 6.00pm Damage Sun 20 Feb, 4.00pm Dream of Leaving Thu 24 Feb, 6.00pm The Hours Sun 27 Feb, 4.00pm *This event is ticketed. Please reserve your space in advance with the Box Office.

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Staff Recommendation ‘I am very excited that Thea Sharrock is directing Plenty. I’ve seen her work before and thought it was fantastic. I also took part in a company reading of Plenty and was struck by how powerful a piece it is.’

Tom Shallacker, House Assistant

A Sheffield Theatres Production

Plenty

By David Hare (1978) Director Thea Sharrock Designer Lucy Osborne Lighting Designer James Farncombe Cast includes Hattie Morahan

The very day I met her, she showed me you must always do what you want. If you want something you must get it. I think that’s a wonderful way to live, don’t you?

Stationed behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied France, Susan Traherne lived for the moment - her every hour filled with danger, intrigue and exhilaration. But back in Britain, Susan’s string of dead-end jobs and destructive relationships drives her to the very brink of madness.

Spanning three decades, David Hare’s play is a powerful and momentous comment on post-war England, where ideals collapse and values collide.

Hattie Morahan

Contains nudity and some strong language.

Season ticket deal Book for all 3 David Hare plays at the same time and save up to 25%. Contact the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

Thu 3 – Sat 26 February Studio Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Public Dress Rehearsal Thu 3 Feb 7.45pm Tickets £1.00 Previews Fri 4, Sat 5 & Mon 7 Feb 7.45pm Tickets £10.00

For discount information see page 40

Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £12.00 Discounts A, B, C, D Fri & Sat 7.45pm Tickets £15.00 Discount D

Wed 2.15pm Tickets £10.00 Discounts C, E Sat 2.15pm Tickets £10.00 Discounts C, E

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Matthew Cottle

Ian Gelder

Jamie Parker

Malcolm Sinclair

Jane Wymark

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Staff Recommendation ‘Like all of David’s work this play is passionately argued, fiercely intelligent and deeply human. With the brilliant cast we’re assembling it promises to be an electric night in the theatre. I can’t wait.’

Jonathan Humphreys, Resident Director

A Sheffield Theatres Production

Racing Demon

By David Hare (1990) Director Daniel Evans Designer Tom Rogers Lighting Designer Tim Mitchell Music and Sound Ben and Max Ringham Cast includes Matthew Cottle, Estella Daniels, Ian Gelder, Jamie Parker, Malcolm Sinclair and Jane Wymark

It’s always Christ. We’re alone. We make love. We have a little time. And then Christ enters the room.

In a poor inner city parish, Lionel Espy leads a team of eccentric vicars who are wholly intent on the welfare of their parishioners.

But the churches are empty.

Tony Ferris, the new evangelical curate who joins the team, longs for a full church.

The day of judgement is coming.

Artistic Director, Daniel Evans, directs this Olivier award-winning comic play.

Season ticket deal

Thu 10 February – Sat 5 March Crucible Theatre

Book for all 3 David Hare plays at the same time and save up to 25%. Contact the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

Performance times & ticket prices Public Dress Rehearsal Thu 10 Feb 7.30pm Tickets £1.00 Previews Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14 Feb 7.30pm Tickets £12.00

For discount information see page 40

Tue – Thu 7.30pm Tickets £17.00 Discount A, B, C, D Fri & Sat 7.30pm Tickets £19.00 Discount D

Wed 2.30pm Tickets £13.00 Discounts C, E Sat 2.30pm Tickets £13.00 Discounts C, E

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Staff Recommendation ‘I love the way these two women spar with each other. Hare’s characters are so brilliantly drawn - when the women battle, you might wince at the brutality of their words, but part of you knows you’d love to say the same thing if you were confronted with ‘the other woman.’

Claire Murray, Marketing and Sales Director

A Sheffield Theatres Production

The Breath of Life

By David Hare (2002) Director Peter Gill Designer Alex Eales Lighting Designer Paul Pyant

Don’t you want to talk? Even you. You can’t be alone all the time. Isn’t it a human instinct? To share?

When celebrated novelist Frances Beale arrives at Madeleine Palmer’s home, she is looking for a story. But not a work of fiction.

She wants to hear the true story of how their lives became inextricably linked over forty years ago.

Taking place over the course of a single night, this is a witty, brutal and poignant portrait of two women, united by their love for the same man.

Season ticket deal

Wed 16 – Sat 26 February Lyceum Theatre

Book for all 3 David Hare plays at the same time and save up to 25%. Contact the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

Performance times & ticket prices Preview Wed 16 Feb 7.45pm Tickets £12.00

For discount information see page 40

Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £15.00, £19.00, £22.00 Discounts A, B, C, D Fri & Sat 7.45pm Tickets £17.00, £21.00, £24.00 Discount D

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £12.00, £15.00, £19.00 Discounts C, E Sat 3.00pm Tickets £12.00, £15.00, £19.00 Discounts C, E

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Danish Dance Theatre

Science Museum Live on Tour!

Tim Key

Enigma, CaDance & Kridt

Explosive entertainment for all the family.

Tim Key will wear a suit and drink lager for an hour or so.

This show – a combination of poetry, film and athletic clambering – won him the Edinburgh Comedy Award (formerly the Perrier) in 2009.

Tim Key is the swarthy bard from Charlie Brooker’s Newswipe (BBC4) and the pretty question master from We Need Answers (BBC4).

Danish Dance Theatre is one of the foremost contemporary dance companies in Scandinavia. UK-born artistic director Tim Rushton’s unique choreography combines the classical lines of ballet with the power of modern dance, captivating audiences worldwide.

Enigma layers powerful, beautiful and sensual duets as the dancers strive to understand each other. CaDance is an exciting testosterone-fuelled competition between 5 male dancers. In the award-winning Kridt (Chalk), a man on the verge of death remembers his life, told by the people he has known.

Tue 1 – Wed 2 March Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Tue – Wed 7.45pm Tickets £14.50, £17.50 Discounts A, B, C, D & DW See page 34

Presented by Dance Touring Partnership. Part of the Danceworks season. UK tour is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and the Danish Arts Council Committee for the Performing Arts. Danish Dance Theatre is supported by the Danish Ministry of Culture.

For discount information see page 40

Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as London’s world famous Science Museum takes to the stage for the first time ever, with a spectacular live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain.

Fast, furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live on Tour will propel you on an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire!

Suitable for children aged 7 years and above.

Thu 3 March Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Thu 7.00pm Tickets £13.00 Discounts C Family Ticket (Max 2 adults) £47.00

The Slutcracker

‘He’s a genius, plain and simple’ Time Out ‘In any other sphere apart from comedy, we’d probably class this way of looking at the world as certifiable.

Here it feels like genius’ Daily Telegraph Thu 3 March Studio Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Thu 7.45pm Tickets £11.00 Concessions £9.00

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ITV and Phil McIntyre present

Corrie!

Celebrating 50 golden years of Britain’s longest-running and most-loved soap, this brand new comedy play is not to be missed.

Corrie! is a funny and affectionate tribute to five decades of Coronation Street written by award-winning playwright and Coronation Street scriptwriter, Jonathan Harvey (Canary, Beautiful Thing, Closer to Heaven, Gimme Gimme Gimme).

Mon 7 – Sat 12 March Lyceum Theatre

Following the fortunes of Weatherfield’s finest families, the Barlows and the Platts, the show features all your favourite characters past and present including Ena Sharples, Hilda Ogden, Hayley and Roy, Richard Hillman, Jack Duckworth, Bet Lynch, Steve, Karen, Becky and many more.

Relive those magic moments from ‘the Street’ - see the tram run over Alan, Tracy kill Charlie, Todd kiss Nick and Gail marry Brian, Martin, Richard and Joe! ‘Absolutely bursting with heart and humour’ Daily Telegraph ‘A hilarious roller coaster. Go and see Corrie!’ William Roache (Ken Barlow and original cast member)

Performance times & ticket prices Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £16.00, £20.00, £23.00 Discounts A, B, D Fri – Sat 7.45pm Tickets £18.00, £22.00, £25.00 Discount D For discount information see page 40

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £13.00, £17.00, £20.00 Discount E Sat 3.00pm Tickets £14.00, £18.00, £21.00 Discount E

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Flawless

4 Poofs and a Piano

Chase the Dream

Smoke and Mirror Balls

The stars of Streetdance 3D and Britain’s Got Talent present their first solo show.

After 3 sell out shows at the Edinburgh Festival, a successful 60 date UK tour and 9 glorious years as Jonathan Ross’ House Band, the fabulous foursome are raring to go and are delighted to present their Edinburgh smash, Smoke and Mirror Balls.

Flawless have become an international phenomenon.

With stunning street dance and jaw dropping moves, they’ve worked with some of the biggest names in music including Madonna, Beyoncé, Leona Lewis and Jamelia and won countless awards including World Dance Champions and Best Street Dance Act. You’ve seen them on television, now it’s time to see them live in this breathtaking, dizzying debut show from one of the UK’s hottest dance acts.

‘Dazzling…don’t miss it’ ★★★★★ News of the World Sat 5 March Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Sat 7.15pm Tickets £20.00 Discounts B, E

In this brilliant new show, Stephen, Dave, David and Ian tear it up with a double helping of frisky footwork and musical madness. See the boys sizzle with their popular brand of irreverent humour together with lush harmonies.

Antonia Fraser in Conversation The author of many acclaimed historical works, Antonia Fraser is also well known as the wife of one the most admired playwrights of his time – Harold Pinter. At this event, Antonia Fraser will be discussing her wonderful memoir Must You Go?, her extraordinary account of her 33 year relationship with the dramatist. An incredible opportunity to hear, first hand, about one of modern literature’s most celebrated marriages.

Tue 22 March Studio Theatre

‘As superior gossip about literary, theatrical and political stars it is entertaining and often very funny. As a testament to a long, loving relationship, it is simply touching’ Sunday Telegraph

Performance times & ticket prices

Tue 29 March Studio Theatre

Tue 7.45pm Tickets £15.50 Concessions £13.50

Performance times & ticket prices

‘There could be five poofs and two pianos soon’ Elton John

Tue 7.45pm Tickets £10.00 Concessions £8.00

The Off the Shelf Festival of Writing and Reading in collaboration with Sheffield Theatres

For discount information see page 40

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Croft House Theatre Company

Sweeney Todd With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this multi award-winning musical thriller is sophisticated, macabre and uncompromising.

It tells the story of murderous barber-ism and culinary crime. Revenge has never tasted so sweet. Sheffield amateur group, Croft House Theatre Company return to the Lyceum with this thrilling new production, featuing the classic songs Worst Pies in London and Little Priest.

Contains scenes of a gruesome nature.

Not suitable for young children.

Tue 15 – Sat 19 March Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Tue – Fri 7.15pm Tickets £10.00, £18.00, £20.00 Sat 7.15pm Tickets £10.00, £20.00, £22.00

Sat 2.00pm Tickets £10.00, £18.00, £20.00 Group Bookings Buy 14 get 15th free (Tue – Fri only, conditions apply)

20 / 21 Photograph by Jason Tozer

Northern Ballet

Cleopatra Cleopatra – an enduring icon of the ancient world.

The ultimate modern woman. Beautiful, sensual and determined; mother, lover and Queen.

In a world ruled by men, this courageous and compulsive woman overturned convention and changed the course of history.

Cleopatra’s legacy has inspired generations.

Now, composer Claude-Michel Schönberg (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables) and Northern Ballet Artistic Director David Nixon OBE, bring her astounding story to the stage in this must-see ballet.

As Cleopatra’s star rises once more, book now for Northern Ballet’s unique retelling of this remarkable woman’s story.

‘A star company’ Sunday Express

Tue 22 – Sat 26 March Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Tue – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £23.00, £27.00, £30.00 Discounts A, B, C, D, DW Friends of Northern Ballet Fri & Sat 7.45pm Tickets £25.00, £29.00, £32.00 Discount D For discount information see page 40

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £16.00, £20.00, £23.00 Discounts C, E, Friends of Northern Ballet Sat 3.00pm Tickets £18.00, £22.00, £25.00 Discount E

See page 34

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Avenue Q After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting the road. The Tony Award-winning Avenue Q is the irresistibly charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues: love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English?

Hilarious and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is a musical like no other. So don’t let your life suck – book your tickets today!

‘The best musical of the decade’ Sunday Times ‘The funniest show I’ve seen in a long time’ Heat Magazine ‘Q stands for quite simply the best show in town.

Go now and go again and again’ Sky News ‘The funniest thing I’ve ever seen’ Kiss FM

Mon 28 March – Sat 2 April Lyceum Theatre

Contains adult material - parents should use their discretion based on the maturity level of their children. Under 5s are not admitted.

Performance times & ticket prices Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £22.00, £26.00, £29.00 Discounts A, B, D Fri 5.30pm Tickets £17.00, £21.00, £24.00 Discounts A, B, D For discount information see page 40

Fri 8.30pm & Sat 7.45pm Tickets £24.00, £28.00, £31.00 Discount D Sat mat 4.00pm Tickets £22.00, £26.00, £29.00 Discount E

Young Person’s ticket £15.00 (ages 16 – 26, Mon – Thu 7.45pm & Fri 5.30pm only)

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Dance Consortium presents

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Swan Lake Act II/Pas de Deux Go for Barocco/Raymonda’s Wedding Watch out Sheffield, ballet’s very-grandes dames are back. After a sell-out tour in 2008, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (or The Trocks to their friends) come to Sheffield with a fantastic programme, a lorry load of costume changes and lots of laughs.

Performance times & ticket prices

Danceconsortium.com For discount information see page 40

‘This is the funniest night you’ll ever have at the ballet’ Sunday Times

Staff Recommendation ‘I saw this show in London and was amazed, not only by how hilarious the dancers were but at their incredible skill.

The audience were in hysterics!’

Izzy Madgwick, Marketing Officer

Tue 5 – Wed 6 April Lyceum Theatre

Tue & Wed 7.45pm Tickets £19.50, £23.50, £26.50 Discounts A, B, C, D, DW

Winners of the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards and the TMA Theatre Award, The Trocks combination of pure comedy, extraordinary technical prowess and genuine love of ballet has made them a global phenomenon since they formed in New York in 1974

See page 34

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Magic of Motown The UK’s number one live Motown concert show returns bigger than ever before.

This smash hit show from the States authentically recreates the sublime harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown.

A huge, super-talented cast perform solid-gold hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie and more.

You’ll be dancing in the streets and dancing on the ceiling!

Thu 7 April Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Thu 7.45pm Tickets £17.00, £21.00, £24.00 Discounts A, B, D

The Chuckle Brothers The Ghostly Shadows Join Rotherham brothers Paul and Barry Chuckle in their latest hilarious adventure!

Barry Potty and his full blood brother Paul arrive accidently at Pigsnorts School of Magic where the evil Lord Fonterall is plotting to take over the school! Will he win and stop the Chuckle Brothers as they attempt to foil his wicked plan?

Featuring ghosts, ghouls, fun and laughter, don’t miss this brand new show from the Chuckle Brothers.

Sat 9 April Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Sat 2.30pm & 5.30pm Tickets £13.00 No discounts

Snooker Legends Following last year’s sell out event, Snooker Legends Jimmy White, Dennis Taylor, John Parrott, John Virgo, Cliff Thorburn and Michaela Tabb* return to the Crucible for another evening of snooker and nostalgia. Who will be crowned Crucible Legend 2011?

One lucky audience member will partner a legend in a game of doubles, at the home of snooker.

Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable night.

Sat 9 April Crucible Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Sat 7.00pm Tickets £30.00 Limited VIP packages are available. Contact the Box Office for more information. *Players subject to change.

easytheatres.com Entertainers For discount information see page 40

QDOS Entertainment

Premier Productions

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Puccini’s Il tabarro & Gianni Schicchi Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito English Touring Opera return to the Lyceum with three rarely toured masterpieces by Mozart and Puccini.

Puccini’s Il tabarro (The Cloak) and Gianni Schicchi could hardly be more different. Composed by a mature master of drama and character, one is a moody romance ending in grotesque murder and the other is a sparkling comedy about a family inheritance in Florence. Beautiful and witty, the lyrical genius is epitomised in the lovely aria, O mia babbino caro.

La clemenza di Tito is one of Mozart’s final works and his most magnificent. An epic story of terrorism, betrayal and forgiveness.

The Gruffalo’s Child

Lenny Henry

From the makers of the hugely successful The Gruffalo comes a brand new show The Gruffalo’s Child.

Cradle to Rave

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

Cradle To Rave is the brand new one man show from Lenny Henry, fresh from his award-winning stint in Northern Broadside’s Othello.

Tall Stories returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation.

Lenny returns to his roots with a funky, funny and touching show about the thing he loves most - music. Cradle To Rave is a musical journey, exploring the role music has played, and will play, at every stage of Lenny’s life, from the womb to the tomb. Hit it!

Thu 14 – Fri 15 April Lyceum Theatre

Sat 16 April Lyceum Theatre

Performance times & ticket prices

Performance times & ticket prices:

Thu 1.30pm & 4.00pm Fri 10.30 & 1.30pm Tickets £10.50, £12.50 Discounts A, B, D

Sat 7.45pm Tickets £24.00 No discounts

Tall Stories

Phil McIntyre

Mon 11 & Tue 12 April Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Il tabarro and Gianni Schicci Mon 7.45pm La clemenza di Tito Tue 7.45pm Tickets £18.50, £24.50, £27.50 Discounts A, B, C, D English Touring Opera For discount information see page 40

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Bill Kenwright presents

Jekyll and Hyde Marti Pellow, the hugely successful solo artist and front man of Wet Wet Wet, makes a hotly-anticipated return to the UK stage in a major new tour of the hit Broadway musical, Jekyll and Hyde.

Glamorous, sexy and deliciously wicked in equal measures, Jekyll and Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic gothic novella. Pellow stars as the brilliant but obsessive scientist whose sadistic alter ego wreaks havoc across Victorian London in this dark tale of love, redemption and the seductive power of evil.

Mon 18 – Sat 30 April Lyceum Theatre

Staff Recommendation ‘I can’t wait to see Marti Pellow back at the Lyceum.

He was brilliant in The Witches of Eastwick and this new show promises to be equally sexy!’

Emily Hutchinson, Creative Practioner

Performance times & ticket prices Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £25.00, £29.00, £32.00 Discounts A, B, D Fri – Sat 7.45pm Tickets £27.00, £31.00, £34.00 Discount D For discount information see page 40

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £22.00, £26.00, £29.00 Discount E Sat 3.00pm Tickets £23.00, £27.00, £30.00 Discount E

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Midnight Tango Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have mesmerised television audiences for six series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live Tango show in one of the season’s most eagerly anticipated theatrical events.

Presented by Arlene Phillips and Adam Spiegel and featuring the finest Tango dancers in the world, Midnight Tango is an evening of drama, elegance and passion.

Set in a late night bar in downtown Buenos Aires, Midnight Tango shows us how dance can capture all human emotion from joy to jealousy, pain to passion. Buenos Aires is an intoxicating city and Tango is its gift to the world.

Tue 3 – Sat 7 May Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Tue – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £20.00, £24.00, £27.00 Discounts A, B, D Fri & Sat 7.45pm Tickets £22.00, £26.00, £29.00 Discount D For discount information see page 40

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £17.00, £21.00, £24.00 Discount E Sat 4.00pm Tickets £18.00, £22.00, £25.00 Discount E

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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s

Tell Me On A Sunday A rare opportunity to see the definitive version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s Broadway and West End smash-hit musical.

With a wonderfully original score featuring the chart topping song Take That Look Off Your Face, it is now remodeled for Claire Sweeney with an exclusive new song, Dreams Never Run On Time.

Mon 9 – Sat 14 May Lyceum Theatre

Tell Me On A Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York. Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches, she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places.

‘A great show. One of the best things I’ve seen this year’ ★★★★★ What’s On Stage Staff Recommendation ‘I saw Tell Me On A Sunday as it started out on its tour and loved it. I’m really excited that the show is coming to the Lyceum - Claire Sweeney was fantastic and I know everyone who sees it will leave with a smile on their face.’

Emily Clarke, Marketing Manager

Performance times & ticket prices Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £19.00, £23.00, £26.00 Discounts A, B, D Fri – Sat 7.45pm Tickets £21.00, £25.00, £28.00 Discount D For discount information see page 40

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £14.00, £18.00, £21.00 Discount E Sat 3.00pm Tickets £16.00, £20.00, £23.00 Discount E

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Yes, Prime Minister Following a sell-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre and a successful West End run, Yes, Prime Minister comes to Sheffield.

The original writers of the classic BBC TV series Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn have reunited for this anniversary production, and now the Prime Minister Jim Hacker, his Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby and his Private Secretary Bernard Woolley are back in this hilarious new play.

In a world of spin, Blackberrys and ‘sexed up’ dossiers, the PM is staring disaster in the face.

The country is on the brink of financial meltdown and the Government’s only apparent salvation comes from a morally dubious deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan. Will Jim Hacker and his team of advisors be able to rescue the country from the edge?

‘The audience loved it. A hit’ ★★★★ Daily Mail ‘Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey are back in truly vintage form. As politically sharp and blissfully funny as ever’ Daily Telegraph

Mon 16 – Sat 21 May Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £19.50, £23.50, £26.50 Discounts A, B, C, D Fri – Sat 7.45pm Tickets £21.50, £25.50, £28.50 Discount D For discount information see page 40

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £16.50, £20.50, £23.50 Discounts C, E Sat 3.00pm Tickets £17.50, £21.50, £24.50 Discount E

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New Adventures

Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella This new production of Cinderella is a thrilling and evocative journey through London during the Second World War. Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of Prokofiev’s haunting score has, at its heart, a true wartime romance.

A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.

First seen in the West End in 1997, this dazzling show has been completely revised in this brand new production, created to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Blitz. Bourne’s vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, creating a unique and unforgettable depiction of a familiar and beloved fable.

‘A dazzling spectacle...fresh and vital, hilarious, profound and stunningly original’ The Times

Tue 24 – Sat 28 May Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Tue – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £25.00, £29.00, £32.00 Discounts A, B, C, D Fri – Sat 7.45pm Tickets £27.00, £31.00, £34.00 Discount D For discount information see page 40

Thu 2.00pm Tickets £20.00, £24.00, £27.00 Discounts C, E Sat 3.00pm Tickets £22.00, £26.00, £29.00 Discount E

See page 34

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Music in the Round Spring Series ‘The Elias is the best young quartet I’ve come across in years’ Sunday Times Celebrate the music of Beethoven with the Elias String Quartet, BBC Music Magazine’s Newcomer of the Year 2010, as they return to perform alongside Ensemble 360 in a weekend of concerts that also feature a strong Russian theme. Donald Grant, Elias violinist and Festive Folk impresario, performs music from his acclaimed debut folk album, The Way Home.

January – April 2010 Studio Theatre

Pianists Alexandra Dariescu and Jin Ju, recent award-winners the Danish String Quartet and The Leibniz Trio, and world-renowned vocal ensemble I Fagiolini also star in a packed spring series in Sheffield Theatres’ Studio. This is music at its most intimate and inspiring, where the audience encircle the musicians and you are never more than twenty feet away.

May Festival: Intimate Letters Fri 6 May – Sat 14 May Details to be announced February 2011

Sheffield Theatres, the home of Music in the Round

Performance times & ticket prices First time attendees can now get two tickets for £5.00 each on their first booking. Only available in advance from Sheffield Theatres Box Office. See musicintheround.co.uk for full details, times and ticket prices or call the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

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Birmingham Stage Company

The Jungle Book Birmingham Stage Company is proud to present Rudyard Kipling’s classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Sher Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy to the man village for his safety. But the jungle holds dangers and surprises for them all – and Mowgli’s extraordinary adventure has just begun!

If you’re looking for a magnificent experience for all the family, then don’t miss this acclaimed production of Kipling’s timeless story!

‘A rip-roaring family show’ Time Out

Tue 31 May – Sat 4 June Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Tue, Wed, Fri 7.00pm Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat 2.00pm Thu & Sat 11.00am

For discount information see page 40

Tickets £11.50, £12.50, £15.50 Discounts A, B, D

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Birmingham Stage Company

Horrible Histories The Ruthless Romans The Awful Egyptians We all want to meet people from history.

The trouble is everyone is dead!

Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows – The Awful Egyptians and The Ruthless Romans – are guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

The Awful Egyptians From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.

Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the Afterlife?

The Ruthless Romans From the evil Emperors to the gruesome gladiators, find out why there’s no place like Rome! Experience the terrible tactics of the Roman army, hold on tight for a jaw-dropping journey into Roman Britain and prepare to meet sword-slaying Spartacus!

Wed 6 – Sat 9 July Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices The Ruthless Romans Thu & Sat 7.00pm, Fri 10.30am

The Awful Egyptians Wed & Fri 7.00pm, Thu 1.30pm, Sat 2.00pm

Horrible Histories is a trademark of Scholastic Inc. Birminghamstage.com For discount information see page 40

Tickets £11.50, £12.50, £15.50 Discounts A, B, C, D

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Original cast photograph by John Swannell

Calendar Girls Following an award-winning West End season and a sell out, record breaking run in Sheffield, Calendar Girls is coming back one last time.

A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

Last time, Calendar Girls sold out in Sheffield before it even opened, so don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday called ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!’

‘A show I could see over and over again – and I hope I will!’ Sir Cliff Richard ‘I laughed and I cried and then I rejoiced!’

Baroness Betty Boothroyd ‘Lots of laughs and a few tears. This show should be on everyone’s calendar’ June Whitfield CBE Cast to be announced.

Mon 11 – Sat 23 July Lyceum Theatre Performance times & ticket prices Mon – Thu 7.45pm Tickets £19.50, £23.50, £26.50 Discounts A, B, D (available on 11 – 14 July only)

For discount information see page 40

Fri – Sat 7.45pm Tickets £21.50, £25.50, £28.50 Discount D (available on 15 – 16 July only) Thu 2.00pm Tickets £16.50, £20.50, £23.50 Discount E (available on 14 July only)

Sat 3.00pm Tickets £19.50, £23.50, £26.50 Discount E (available on 16 July only) Price freeze! Tickets held at the 2010 rate.

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Creative Development – Insights All these events are free to Sheffield Theatres’ members.

Comedy of Errors Talk Back Fri 21 Jan, after the 7.45pm performance. Free Richard III Talk Back Wed 26 Jan, after the 7.45pm performance. Free Danish Dance Theatre Talk Back Thu 1 Mar after 7.45pm performance.

Free Cleopatra Northern Ballet Revealed Find out more about the production with an informal talk and see for yourself what it takes to be a dancer when you watch a daily dance class.

Thu 24 Mar 10.45am – 12.15pm. £4.00 Keep dancing for the over 55s We welcome people of all abilities to grab their dancing shoes in this fun dance workshop.

Join in with some gentle exercise and learn some steps from Cleopatra. Then watch the dancers in their daily class and enjoy a talk about the production.

Thu 24 Mar 9.30am – 12.15pm. £12.00 or £10.00 for Friends of Northern Ballet Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Talk Back Tue 5 Apr after 7.45pm performance.

Free To book (unless otherwise specified), please contact the Box Office on 0114 249 6000.

For more information, please contact Belinda Beasley on 0114 249 5999 or b.beasley@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

National Theatre Connections Sheffield Theatres is the new regional centre for the National Theatre’s Connections Festival. Tickets go on sale for a week of specially commissioned new plays for young actors aged 13 – 19 in Spring 2011.

For further information, please contact Andrew Loretto at a.loretto@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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Access Sheffield Theatres is committed to making your visit as welcoming as possible, and we offer a wide range of access facilities to ensure an easy and enjoyable experience for all customers.

Impaired mobility We have lower counters installed in the Box Office and bars in the Crucible, and wheelchair access is provided in all of our venues. Customers who require the assistance of a carer to attend the theatre can also request a free companion seat.

Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing An induction loop system is available at the Box Office counter and we operate an infra-red system in the Lyceum and Crucible auditoriums. We also have regular British Sign Language interpreted and captioned performances. Please see below for details.

Visually impaired We have regular audio described performances. Please see below for details.

Guide dogs and support dogs are welcome in public areas of the theatre and staff will be happy to take care of them during performances.

For further details on accessibility and access performances including booking information and to join our free access mailing list, please contact the Box Office.

Alternative formats of this brochure can be provided upon request.

Access Performances

Production

Audio Described Performances

Signed Performances

Captioned Performances

Comedy of Errors

Fri 21 Jan 7.45pm

Richard III Blood Brothers

Fri 28 Jan 7.45pm

Sat 29 Jan 7.45pm

Sat 29 Jan 2.00pm

Thu 10 Feb 7.45pm

Thu 10 Feb 7.45pm

Plenty

Thu 17 Feb 7.45pm

The Breath of Life

Thu 24 Feb 7.45pm

Thu 24 Feb 7.45pm

Wed 23 Feb 7.45pm

Racing Demon

Thu 3 Mar 7.30pm

Thu 3 Mar 7.30pm

Wed 2 Mar 7.30pm

Avenue Q

Thu 31 Mar 7.45pm

Thu 31 Mar 7.45pm

Jekyll and Hyde

Thu 28 Apr 7.45pm

Tell Me On A Sunday

Thu 12 May 7.45pm

Yes, Prime Minister

Thu 19 May 7.45pm

Calendar Girls

Thu 21 Jul 7.45pm

Thu 19 May 7.45pm Sat 16 Jul 3.00pm

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Groups Sheffield Theatres offers excellent benefits to customers booking parties of 10 or more people.

Group bookers enjoy fantastic discounts and flexible payment terms and we have dedicated group booking staff who offer a personalised service to make your group’s experience special.

Book tickets for a group and the benefits include: • Priority information on forthcoming productions • A flexible no-obligation reserve-now-pay-later scheme – we don’t even ask for a deposit • A dedicated Group Bookings phone line • Pre-order your interval ice creams and drinks Group Booking Discounts Bring a group of 10+ and you will also save money. Group discounts are available on most performances, generally Monday – Thursday evenings. Our discounts are as follows: • Groups 10+ £3.00 off top 2 prices • Groups 25+ £4.00 off top 2 prices • Full-time education groups of 10+ £10.00 plus 1 free supervisory ticket for every 10 bought To book a group or for more information, contact Jenny Allsop on 0114 249 6060.

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Become a member of Sheffield Theatres today!

Sheffield Theatres Members Membership priority booking is open from Sat 20 November.

Become a member of Sheffield Theatres and enjoy: • Discounts on selected performances • Priority notice and priority booking secure your seats for your favourite shows • Free ticket exchange within the same production • 10% discount at all bars and Crucible Corner • Invitations to members’ events, talks and tours We offer memberships at Standard £40, Senior £35, Family £45, Single £25, Young (18-26) £10 and Teen (11-17) free and Premium £75. For those of you who would like to support Sheffield Theatres as a registered charity and gain even greater access to exclusive events and the work we do, you can join as a Prestige member at £150 (payment packages now available).

For detailed information about the scheme please see sheffieldtheatres.co.uk To join please call the Box Office on 0114 249 6000 or contact the Membership line on 0114 249 6007.

Watch this space for the announcement and launch of a new scheme in 2011 to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the Crucible Theatre!

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Can you help us to keep Sheffield Theatres centre stage?

Sheffield Theatres is a registered charity and we need your help and support so that we can continue to produce high quality work on our stages, deliver workshops and classes to local people and make sure our theatres are accessible to all.

Show your support and give a very special gift Sponsor one of the famous Twinkle Lights in the Crucible’s starry sky. Twinkle Light Sponsorship is £75 and makes a unique gift! You will receive a credit on our supporters’ board in the front entrance for 5 years.

Seat Sponsorship is another way to make your mark in the auditorium, or keep the memory of a loved one alive, with an inscription of your choice on a seat plaque. Seat Sponsorship is £365, or payable in instalments from £10 per month. As well as a seat plaque on the seat of your choice, you will receive an invitation to see your plaque once it’s in place. Your plaque will remain on the seat until a future refurbishment of the auditorium.

To make a donation please make cheques payable to ‘Sheffield Theatres Trust’ and send care of Fundraising Department, Sheffield Theatres Trust, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA. For further information about how you can support Sheffield Theatres please contact Leah Woffenden on 0114 201 3820 or email l.woffenden@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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Join us at the Corner our café bar on Tudor Square ‘Cool and classy, with an air of urban chic.’

Sheffield Telegraph Why not pop in for a homemade cake and coffee; enjoy a glass of wine over lunch; a pre or post-theatre drink and a bite to eat; all freshly cooked using locally sourced produce in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Crucible Dining Available Now A pre-theatre, 2 course meal with dessert in the Crucible. Open 90 minutes before curtain up, Crucible Dining offers a menu of freshly cooked, locally sourced food.

Available Thursday – Saturday Bookings now being taken for Crucible Corner and Crucible Dining.

Please call 0114 273 8255 For discount information see page 40

EAT Sheffield Restaurant Awards 2010: Finalist for Best Newcomer Highly Commended for Best Local Produce Menu

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Discounts We offer a wide range of discounts and concessions for selected shows. Please speak to a member of Box Office for more information.

Discount A £2.50 off for Senior Citizens, registered unemployed, disabled, full time students (NUS) and under 16’s.

Discount B £3.00 off top 2 prices for groups of 10 or more, £4.00 off top 2 prices for groups of 25 or more.

Discount C £10.00 tickets for full time education groups of 10 or more. 1 free supervisor ticket for every 10 bought.

Discount D 25% off for all Sheffield Theatres members.

Discount DW Buy a dance card for £10.00 and receive 25% on selected dance performances.

Contact Box Office for further information.

Discount E 25% off for Family or Senior Citizen Sheffield Theatres members only.

All discounts and concessions are subject to availability.

Sheffield Theatres reserves the right to add or remove discounts.

Only one discount can be applied per ticket.

A Night Less Ordinary The Arts Council England scheme which offered under 26s the chance to claim free tickets for selected performances is coming to an end in February 2011.

Sheffield Theatres is committed to supporting opportunities for young people to engage with the arts and from March 2010 will be offering under 26s a special discount on preview performances for in-house productions. Customers aged 16 – 26 will be able to claim up to 2 tickets for only £5.00 each on selected performances.

These seats can be booked when the performance is made available for sale. Tickets will be available via the Box Office only and registration will be required.

Tickets are not transferrable.

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How to Book You can book tickets by telephone, in person or on our website.

Box Office 0114 249 6000 sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Our Box Office is situated inside the Crucible Theatre on Tudor Square.

Box Office opening hours Mon – Sat 9.30am to 8.00pm (for telephone bookings) Mon – Sat 10.00am to 8.00pm (in person).

Online Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information by subscribing to our e-bulletin at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.

On Sundays and Bank Holidays the Box Office opens 1 hour before the show.

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

On non-performance days the Box Office closes at 6.00pm. Telephone bookings are subject to a £1.50 fee.

Bookings made online are subject to a £1.00 fee.

Group Bookings Great savings plus reserve now pay later. For more information, see page 44.

To make a booking please call 0114 249 6060.

@crucibletheatre @sheffieldlyceum

Book tickets for Motorpoint Arena and Sheffield City Hall Sheffield Theatres is part of the Sheffield Ticketing Network so you can book tickets for events at Motorpoint Arena and Sheffield City Hall at our Box Office or on our website.

Bookings are subject to a 10% booking fee.

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Parking Discounted car parking can be found at the nearby Q Park on Charles Street, a two-minute walk from the theatre. Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for more information.

Please ask the Box Office or a member of the Front of House team for a voucher.

There are disabled parking spaces available on Surrey Street and Norfolk Street. Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for more information.

Sheffield Theatres Trust 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 1DA Tel 0114 249 5999 Terms and conditions All offers and discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn 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. 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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Sheffield Theatres Members

Sheffield Theatres’ Corporate Members enjoy tailor-made, personally managed packages including best-seat tickets, employee benefits, invitations to exclusive events, print and online crediting and publicity, access to private bar for show hospitality and special rates on exclusive function spaces.

To find out more about corporate memberships or sponsorship, please contact Jess O’Neill on 0114 201 3868 or email j.o’neill@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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Trusts & Foundations AES Seal Charitable Trust The Boshier-Hinton Foundation Church Burgesses Education Foundation The Freshgate Trust Foundation The Garfield Weston Foundation HSBC Charities Committee The J G Graves Charitable Trust The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund

Neil MacDonald The Scotshill Trust Sheffield Arts Education Foundation Sheffield RAG Sheffield Town Trust The Thistle Trust The Wolfson Foundation

Sheffield Theatres Crucible Lyceum Studio Box Office 0114 249 6000 Admin 0114 249 5999 sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Sheffield Theatres Trust is a Registered Charity No. 257318 and is a company limited by guarantee No. 932254.

Sheffield Theatres Crucible Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1120640 and is a company limited by guarantee No. 6035820.

City of Sheffield Theatre Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1121284 and is a company limited by guarantee No. 6308382.

The Crucible Christmas Musical 2011 A Sheffield Theatres Production Thu 1 December 2011 – Sat 7 January 2012

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by GEORGE FURTH Originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Director Jonathan Munby Designer Christopher Oram Cast includes Daniel Evans

Robert, a commitment-phobic bachelor, is about to hit 35 and his friends think it’s time he settled down.

This brilliantly observed musical about love and marriage is sophisticated, fast-paced and funny. Packed with sensational songs, including Getting Married Today, The Ladies Who Lunch and Being Alive, Company will star Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director Daniel Evans as Robert. Daniel has won widespread critical acclaim as an actor, particularly for his performances in Sondheim’s musicals (double Olivier awardwinner for Merrily We Roll Along and Sunday in The Park With George), and most recently he was on our screens in the Sondheim celebration concert as part of the BBC Proms.

Tickets £12.00 - £25.00 Book and pay for your tickets for Company before 31 March and save £2.00 on each ticket* *Terms and conditions apply

Daniel Evans

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