Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Autumn 2019

AUTUMN SEASON

AUGUST 2019 - JANUARY 2020 WWW.THEATREROYAL.ORG / 01284 769505

WELCOME TO AUTUMN 2019 Following last year’s hugely successful Goodnight Mister Tom, Theatre Royal is producing Pride & Prejudice as a part of the 200th anniversary celebrations which sees young local talent work alongside professional actors. Jane Austen died two years before Theatre Royal opened, yet Pride & Prejudice remains one of the most well-loved novels today.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SPONSOR Family shows include Tabby McTat, Dear Zoo and The Tiger Who Came to Tea and there’s plenty of nights out for music fans with tributes to Abba, Queen and more.

Rounding the year off is the pantomime Peter Pan. Author J. M. Barrie visited Theatre Royal in 1893, yet another connection in the theatre’s remarkable history. If you’d This 200th Anniversary season like to delve deeper into the includes some fantastic fundraising history of the theatre, try the events with Sir Derek Jacobi, Sir Michael Parkinson and a star-studded new Close Encounters - Live Interactive Tours where you’ll birthday gala hosted by meet colourful characters Roy Hudd. from the theatre’s past.

We have a wonderful array of dramas throughout the season, including the Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has been involved Alfred Hitchcock inspired The Lady Vanishes, Murder, Margaret and Me, in this milestone year and I hope you enjoy the season ahead.

Jane Eyre and a new adaptation of Olivier Award winning Skylight.

Comedy lovers will enjoy John Godber’s Gym & Tonic, improvised hilarity Austentatious and The Noise Next Door - REMIX.

KAREN SIMPSON

Artistic Director & Chief Executive

We are delighted to be supporting the theatre during its 200th anniversary celebrations and look forward to this autumn season’s exciting programme of events.

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FRIENDS

FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP FOR £47 A YEAR SAVE ON TICKETS Members receive 5% off tickets

(Excludes Fundraising Events, Community Events and Pantomime)

PRIORITY BOOKING Access to 7 day presales for spring and autumn seasons and priority booking for some additional events.

GUARANTEED RETURNS Guaranteed refunds and exchanges on tickets up until 24 hours before a performance, with no handling fees.

PATRONS MEMBERSHIPS FROM £250 A YEAR In addition to the benefits above you will enjoy: · Your name on the supporters board as well as in the season brochure and Theatre Royal programmes. · Invitation to a Theatre Royal production. · Invitation to the ultimate dress tech rehearsal for pantomime. · A personal tour upon request.

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Book multiple shows and make big savings! Take advantage of the Season Saver Discount this autumn to see more shows for less.

Book 4+ shows SAVE 10% Book 6+ shows SAVE 15% Book 8+ shows SAVE 25% Valid on all shows excluding Children’s Shows, Fundraising and Community Events & Pantomime. Only valid on seats in price bands A & B and cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts except the Friends Saver.

SAVE EVEN MORE WITH A THEATRE ROYAL MEMBERSHIP! Memberships starting from £47 a year save you an additional 5% off your booking.

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BOOKING INFORMATION TICKETS STARTING AT £10.50 Our prices are subject to change as the theatre fills, so book early to secure your favourite seats at the best possible price and don’t forget to use the Season Saver! For up to date prices visit our website or call the Box Office Team.

UNDER 21?

Tickets are £10.50 for all shows excluding Community Events and Pantomime.

GROUPS & SCHOOLS Groups of 10+ get 5% off and groups of 25+ get 10% off bookings. Pantomime Group Saver only valid on off-peak and daytime off-peak performances.

Schools’ tickets are £10.50 each with every 11th ticket free. Pantomime school tickets are £10.50 each.

For more information contact the Groups & Schools Coordinator on 01284 829947 or email groupbookings@theatreroyal.org TERMS & CONDITIONS We do not charge booking or credit card fees.

Exchanges or returns are available up to 7 days before a performance with a £1.75 admin charge per ticket. All discounts are subject to availability. All ticket prices are subject to change based on demand.

Seats in Dress Circle Boxes A B C / Q R S, Upper Circle Boxes A B C / N P Q and Gallery Row C & D are marked as restricted viewing for many productions.

ACCESS We ask that you book in person or over the phone to ensure we can fully accommodate your visit.

Please note The Pit, Upper Circle and Gallery are only accessible by stairs. Spaces for wheelchair users are available in Dress Circle Boxes F, H, K and M subject to availability. There is step free access to the front of the theatre, Box Office, Greene Room Bar, Dress Circle and toilets.

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SIGHTLINES Theatre Royal is an historic horseshoe-shaped Georgian auditorium; if you are unfamiliar with the sightlines please talk to our Box Office staff or take a Theatre Tour.

Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR

Theatre Royal is operated by a Registered Charity (Number 242977); Bury St Edmunds Theatre Management Ltd registered in England and Wales. Registered No 842455. Reg offices: Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1QR

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AUGUST

Fri 23 Aug - Sat 7 Sep DRAMA / Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Presents

JANE AUSTEN’S

Adapted by Simon Reade Directed by Marcus Romer Designed by Dawn Allsopp and Heidi McEvoy-Swift Following the success of last year’s summer production of Goodnight Mister Tom, another wonderful classic is brought to life on stage; Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Celebrating the theatre’s 200th Anniversary year the cast features professional actors who will star alongside Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds’ Young Company.

The only thing in the world that matters to Mrs Bennet, is marrying all five of her daughters to rich, landed gentlemen. As the Bennet sisters haplessly search for love in Jane Austen’s ultimate romantic comedy, it is Mr Darcy who unwittingly finds his match.

In the sparkling comedy that continues to astound audiences more than 200 years after its publication, Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and pokes fun at the affectations and etiquette of provincial life.

Kindly supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

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AUGUST Box Office: www.theatreroyal.org

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ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES

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Wed 7 – Sat 10 Aug COMMUNITY / Suffolk Young Peoples Theatre Presents

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Thu 12 Sep, 1.10pm

BRAZILIERO

Anna Noakes (flute), Grant MacFarlane-Dowse (guitar) and Gary Kettel (percussion) play stunning South American sounds, including Brazilian choros, dance music and songs of the earth.

OMIGOD, you guys! A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde the Musical explodes onto Theatre Royal’s stage this August, with the brightest and boldest local talent from Suffolk Young People’s Theatre.

Legally Blonde the Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice following the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical features a large ensemble and is bursting with memorable songs and dynamic dances. A delightfully camp, energetic and cheesy guilty pleasure for all to enjoy.

THE EDMUND OCTET AND FRIENDS

A close harmony male voice ensemble present an entertaining programme, from Palestrina to Puccini and Cole Porter to Duke Ellington.

Thu 7 Nov, 1.10pm

THE CHRIS INGHAM TRIO

Sublimely tongue-in-cheek with equal parts hilarious and heart-warming, this musical is so much fun it should be illegal!

Described by The Evening Standard as ‘one of Britain’s best singer-pianists’, Chris Ingham, Jose Canha (Bass) and George Double (Drums) perform a programme rich in swing and anecdote, delving through critically acclaimed retrospectives of Dudley Moore, Hoagy Carmichael, Mose Allison and more...

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).

Tickets include tea, coffee and cakes after each concert.

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Thu 10 Oct, 1.10pm

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SPONSORED BY 7.30pm 2.30pm

In Association with ArtsOptions

NOËL COWARD’S

Adapted by Richard Stirling Directed and Choreographed by Stewart Nicholls

It’s the 1960s now, and he’s running out of steam. But in his mind, he’s still up there with the best – George Banks and his Six Bombshells!

Leading the cast is Darren Day, who leapt to West End fame in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium, followed by Grease and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. He is a best-selling recording artist, and starred on television in Hollyoaks and Stella.

Starring

DARREN DAY

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From the inspired pen of Sir Noël Coward comes this hilarious, evocative and touching musical comedy of the last days of vaudeville, with songs such as ‘Mad About the Boy’, ‘If Love Were All’ and ‘Bad Times Just Around the Corner’ from the Coward songbook.

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Me and the Girls

George Banks has been touring the music halls of Europe since the end of World War Two – always with his troupe of girls.

SEPTEMBER

Tue 10 – Sat 14 September MUSICAL / Evergreen Theatrical Productions Ltd Presents

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7.30pm 2pm 3pm

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Mon 16 – Sat 21 Sep DRAMA / The Classic Thriller Theatre Company Presents A new adaption of the much-loved film that was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starred Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave.

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS

Socialite Iris is travelling home to England on the train when an accident introduces her to the mildmannered Miss Froy. After her travelling companion suddenly disappears, Iris is perplexed to find that all the other passengers deny ever having seen her. With the help of urbane musician Max, she turns detective and together they become drawn into a complex web of European intrigue as they try to solve the mystery of why the lady vanished.

Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Company, which sold over two million tickets around the UK, The Classic Thriller Theatre Company has produced hits from Ruth Rendell, Edgar Wallace and Levinson & Link, the writers of Murder, She Wrote.

A quick-witted and devilishly fun thriller, the 1939 classic film is ranked as one of the best British films of all time. This early masterpiece from Hitchcock - the ‘Master of Suspense’ – is brought to life in a new adaptation from the masters of the stage thriller.

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ALFRED HITCHCOCK

Sun 28 Sep COMEDY / Phil McIntyre Entertainments Limited Presents

AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON

THEATRE ROYAL WRITERS 2019

MATT CHORLEY: THIS IS NOT NORMAL

This is a fundraising event to support Theatre Royal Bury Edmunds (Registered Charity Number 242977).

Stage One is a rehearsed reading of new short plays and poems by local playwrights and a new musical-indevelopment. Visit the quaint English village of Hawthorn where afternoon tea is on the menu and murder is always a civilized affair - a musical comedy with a twist for fans of Midsummer Murders and The Archers. This annual event from Theatre Royal Writers will be hosted in the Greene Room Bar. Tickets include a welcoming drink.

This is a fundraising event to support Theatre Royal Bury Edmunds (Registered Charity Number 242977).

This. Is. Not. Normal.

By day Matt Chorley works in parliament, trying to explain what is happening in politics for The Times. By night he admits nobody has a clue, and nothing makes any sense at all. Join him for hilarious tales of resignations, reshuffles and recriminations, and reassurance that it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Join us to celebrate the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.

In conversation with his son Mike and showing highlights from the Parkinson archive, this is a unique opportunity to get an intimate, entertaining and informative look at his remarkable journey whilst reliving the best moments from a show that, for many, defined Saturday nights.

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Mon 23 Sep FUNDRAISER

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Sun 1 Sep FUNDRAISER

‘Engaging, funny, entertaining - you’d think he’d done it before. He hasn’t.’

Rory Bremner

Sponsored By: TIMES

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Wed 25 – Thu 26 Sep FAMILY / Freckle Productions Presents “Me, you and the old guitar, How perfectly, perfectly happy we are.

MEEE-EW and the old guitar.

How PURRRR-fectly happy we are!”

LIVE ON ST AG E

‘ABSOLUTELY PURR-FECT’ THE TIMES (PRAISE FOR THE BOOK)

Freckle Productions present

Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar.

Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears. Separated and alone, Tabby finds shelter and a new life with all the home comforts that any cat could dream of. However, memories of his life with Fred haunt him, and he sets off to search the streets for his longlost friend.

From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Zog, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Tabby McTat is a heart-warming tale of friendship and loyalty interwoven with original songs and a sprinkling of magic.

Suitable for children and families of all ages.

‘A bright and colourful, hour-long stream of story-telling, music, dance and magic’

What’s Worth Seeing

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Wed 25 Thu 26

4pm 11am & 2pm

Tabby McTat © 2009 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books

OCTOBER

Tue 1 – Thu 3 Oct DRAMA / The Theatre Chipping Norton Presents

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“With you, when something is right, it’s never enough. You don’t value happiness.

Because you always want more.”

School teacher Kyra receives an unexpected visit from her former lover Tom; a charismatic self-made restaurant tycoon. Supper bubbles on the stove, a cheap electric heater tries to dispel the cold of a London winter’s night and flickers of their former passion rekindle. As they fall into a battle of opposing politics and mutual desire, is the gap between them too great to be bridged?

One of the great intimate plays of passionate ideas and complex love - delicate, hilarious and thought provoking.

Skylight was originally produced at the National Theatre in 1995, before transferring to the West End and Broadway, and won an Olivier Award for Best Play.

‘A zinging, stinging mixture of wit and anger’ The Telegraph

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Fri 4 Oct MUSIC / Entertainers Show Providers Ltd Presents

Sat 5 Oct MUSIC / The GRT Group Presents

Wed 16 Oct MUSIC / Lee James Associates Limited Presents

RADIO GAGA

ABBA REUNION

THE GEORGE MICHAEL STORY

The UK’s authoritative Queen concert show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular!

The creation of the Director, Producer and Choreographer of the Award Winning ABBAMANIA musical.

Be part of the ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen. Radio Ga Ga recreates the magic, fun & showmanship of the bands touring days, as they played to millions of people every year.

Starring the original ‘Frida’ from the London West End cast!

The George Michael Story tells in detail, the career of George and his 100 million record selling history. The show starts with George in the Wham! days and then progresses into the Grammy Award winning ‘Faith’ album. After the interval you’ll hear George’s more mature hits, and touch on some of his emotional and heartfelt songs.

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management companies or similar shows.

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Superbly accurate harmony vocals, guitar and keyboards combined with stunning replica costumes and excellent authentic choreography produce one of the most requested tribute shows in the world today.

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Featuring a full live band and video screens with footage and interviews with the man himself. A fun and emotional night culminating in a finale that is guaranteed to surprise and have you singing along!

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I, CLARA

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: REMIX

BURY’S GOT TALENT 2019

I, Clara was written by Lucy Parham to celebrate the extraordinary life of Clara Schumann.

The boys are back with a brand spanking new, full length evening show.

Bury’s Got Talent is back! Watch the finalists compete at Theatre Royal before a panel of highly respected judges. You can follow the Acts’ progress throughout the heats at Conservatoire EAST earlier in October.

Clara Schumann was a devoted wife to the composer Robert Schumann and a groundbreaking musician herself. During her lifetime she gave 1,500 concerts and composed numerous works.

The narrative of I, Clara, drawn from letters and diaries, is interspersed with performances of pieces by Clara and Robert Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn and Chopin by renowned pianist Lucy Parham and is narrated by Patricia Hodge.

‘One of the must-see events of the musical calendar’ BBC Music Magazine TIMES Thu 17

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Taking audience suggestions, the cheeky and charming quartet, transform them into fantastically funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, epic stories, and explosive physicality.

Unstoppably funny and uniquely talented, The Noise Next Door leave audiences everywhere in awe of their lightning-quick wit and totally original comedic talents.

‘Comedy Gold’ The Guardian TIMES Fri 18

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Three of the talented acts will win a share of the £1000 prize. Performers from any background are invited to register their interest. Whatever your talent, you could you be Bury’s next star!

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Sun 20 Oct FUNDRAISER / Theatre Royal Supporters Group Presents

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Fri 18 Oct COMEDY / The Noise Next Door Limited Presents

OCTOBER

Thu 17 Oct MUSIC / Lucy Parham with Patricia Hodge Presents

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Tue 8 – Sat 12 Oct COMMUNITY / BSEAODS Presents

As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power among a culture, and a political system, run by men.

Following her journey from poor, illegitimate child to a wife of rising political figure turnedPresident Juan Perón, a young an unknown revolutionary, Ché, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people and most powerful woman in Latin America.

BSEAODS return with Evita; another classic musical adaptation of a beloved film.

This is an amateur production by arrangement with The Musical Company Ltd.

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7.30pm 2.30pm

Sun 13 Oct FUNDRAISER

The birthday bash to end all birthday bashes! We’re celebrating our 200th Birthday with a night we hope will be talked about for the next 200 years.

On Sun 13 Oct, A Right Royal Revue will bring superstars from the world of film, stage, comedy, magic and circus, to perform for one incredible night.

Hosted by the brilliant Roy Hudd, OBE and directed by Karen Simpson and Debbie Flitcroft, this night of celebration is not to be missed.

(This is a fundraising event to support Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Registered Charity 242977).

TIMES Sun 13 7.30pm Preshow drinks from 6.30pm

OCTOBER

HERITAGE TOUR The Heritage Tour allows behind-the-scenes access to a modern working theatre and uses stories, objects and even smells to explore two hundred years of rich theatrical history.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS – LIVE INTERACTIVE TOURS

HAUNTED THEATRE TOUR In perfect time for Halloween, experience stage superstitions and spectral encounters. Come and witness the eerie atmosphere for yourself.

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Meet some of the colourful characters that have trod both sides of the footlights – from oyster sellers peddling their wares to stars of the Victorian stage. Step back in time and uncover different layers of the theatre’s history.

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With all the new research comes a refreshed look at our tours offer.

For more tour information and full availability visit

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The Lady Vanishes The Lady Vanishes The Lady Vanishes Theatre Royal Writers 2019 Tabby McTat Tabby McTat Matt Chorley: This Is Not Normal

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Skylight Skylight Skylight Radio Ga Ga Abba Reunion Evita Evita The Edmund Octet and Friends Evita Evita Evita A Right Royal Revue The George Michael Story I, Clara The Noise Next Door: Remix Bury’s Got Talent 2019 Gym & Tonic Gym & Tonic Dear Zoo Dear Zoo The Tiger Who Came to Tea The Tiger Who Came to Tea

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Mon 21 – Tue 22 Oct COMEDY / Theatre Royal Wakefield Presents Scardale Hall Health Farm has the best staff in Europe, happy to pamper you, massage you and put you through your paces. But when Don and Shirley arrive to fix their failing marriage, even the coolest therapists start to lose their calm. When the sanctuary is broken, it’s not only the clients who need to lay back and relax.

From the writer of Scary Bikers, Teechers, Up N Under and Bouncers, Gym & Tonic is a laugh out loud comedy about trying to find a moment of calm in these challenging times.

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Wed 23 – Thu 24 Oct FAMILY / Norwell Lapley Productions Limited Presents

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‘A must-see for fans of the book, and for any young child who likes animals!’

Whatsgoodtodo.co.uk “I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet…”

Young children will love discovering the animals the zoo has sent - a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet?

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After a successful debut tour, Dear Zoo, the timeless children’s classic book, returns to the stage in 2019!

Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift-theflap-book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982 and has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.

This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with childengaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

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1.30pm & 3.30pm 11am & 2pm

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Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour, celebrating over 10 years on stage!

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!

Suitable for children aged 3+.

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a musical play adapted & directed by DAVID WOOD based on the book by JUDITH KERR

a musical play adapted & directed by DAVID WOOD based on the book by JUDITH KERR

“This Tiger is the cat’s meow” HHHH “This Tiger is the The Times cat’sTiger meow” “This is the cat’s meow” HHHH The Times

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Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27

1.30pm 11am & 2pm 11am & 2pm

ILLUSTRATIONS COPYRIGHT © KERR-KNEALE 1968 ILLUSTRATIONS COPYRIGHT PRODUCTIONS © KERR-KNEALELTD PRODUCTIONS LTD 1968

OCTOBER

Fri 25 – Sun 27 Oct FAMILY / Nick Brooke Ltd Presents

Sat 2 Nov MUSIC / Entertainers Show Providers Ltd Presents

THE CHOIR OF CLARE COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE

AUSTENTATIOUS

SWEET CAROLINE: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND

The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge returns to St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds this autumn for a performance of the sublime ‘Requiem’ by Gabriel Fauré, set alongside motets and anthems from the great English Choral Tradition.

‘Here is music with the power to transform your life’ The Times This is a Theatre Royal Friends Committee event to support Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Registered Charity Number 242977).

Previous ‘lost’ masterpieces have included Sixth Sense & Sensibility, Double 0 Darcy and Mansfield Shark, and no two shows are ever the same.

Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment, this is a Regency treat guaranteed to delight Austen novices and die-hard fans alike.

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Austentatious stars a cast of the country’s quickest comic performers in an improvised play. Every single show the cast conjures up a brand new ‘lost’ Jane Austen novel based on nothing more than a title suggested by the audience.

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8pm

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The good times never seemed so good…

This musical journey celebrates 50 years of a legend. Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs spanning all genres from the Reggae of ‘Red Red Wine’, through the ‘Country of Cracklin’ Rosie’, and the Hollywood music of ‘The Jazz Singer’.

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Graham Ross, director Ashley Chow & George Gillow, organ

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Thu 31 Oct – Fri 1 Nov COMEDY / Mick Perrin Worldwide Limited Presents

OCTOBER

Sat 26 Oct FUNDRAISER

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management companies or similar shows.

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7.30pm

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OCTOBER

Mon 28 – Tue 29 Oct DRAMA / Proteus Theatre Company Presents

MACBETH

‘An ingenious and brave take on the original’ North West End

This is London, October 1987, Black Monday.

This is a tale of greed, betrayal and murder.

This is Macbeth.

In the city, success is all and ruthless ambition is rewarded. The only problem is, how do you control it before it consumes you and your family?

Award-winning theatre company Proteus presents a highly physical re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Staged as a corporate thriller which explores race, class and identity set against the background of the ‘greed is good’ corporate landscape of 1980s Britain.

This production features movement from George Mann of Theatre Ad Infinitum and is set to a pulsing soundtrack.

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Mon 28 Tue 29

7.30pm 2pm & 7.30pm

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LERNER AND LOEWE’S

Sun 10 Nov MUSIC / The GRT Group Presents

NOVEMBER

Tue 5 – Sat 9 Nov COMMUNITY / Irving Stage Company Presents

Box Office: www.theatreroyal.org

Book and Lyrics by ALAN JAY LERNER Music by FREDERICK LOEWE Adapted from GEORGE BERNARD SHAW’S Play and GABRIEL PASCAL’S Motion Picture PYGMALION Original production directed and staged by MOSS HART Irving Stage Company returns celebrating it’s 60th anniversary with a romantic musical that has enchanted audiences on stage and screen since its premier in 1956.

The glorious score includes the songs ‘Wouldn’t it be Loverly?’, ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’ and ‘I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face’.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)

TIMES Tue 5 – Sat 9 Sat 9 Mat

7.30pm 2.30pm

MJ HISTORY The Greatest Hits of MICHAEL JACKSON performed LIVE!

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Covent Garden flower seller Eliza Doolittle dreams of a better life working in a posh flower shop. She knows her accent will keep her on a street corner, but when irascible professor Henry Higgins claims he could teach her to speak like a lady, the pair embark on a journey to turn a ‘squashed cabbage leaf’ into a consort fit for a king.

This exhilarating performance takes you from The Jackson 5, through The Jacksons and on to MJ’s rise to the King of Pop, with tracks including ‘I’ll Be There’, ‘Can You Feel It’, ‘Bad’ and ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’.

MJ HIStory is the party to end all parties and with hits like ‘Beat It’, ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Blame it on the Boogie’ and ‘Thriller’, moonwalk back in time to the glory days of Michael Jackson.

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NOVEMBER

Mon 11 – Wed 13 Nov DRAMA / Tilted Wig Productions Presents

MURDER, MARGARET AND ME Written by Philip Meeks Directed by Damian Cruden Designed by Dawn Allsopp

Agatha Christie turns sleuth in a play by Philip Meeks.

Agatha Christie and Margaret Rutherford should never have been friends. But they were. Their paths crossed when they found themselves at the heart of one of British cinema’s most successful franchises. However, the Miss Marple films almost didn’t get made.

Murder, Margaret and Me is a story of friendship identity and the achievement of women in the long-lost world of the silver screen.

From the company who brought you Great Expectations and Our Man in Havana, Tilted Wig Productions are delighted to return to Theatre Royal with this exciting play which tells the story of two of our greatest and most celebrated national treasures.

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Mon 11 – Wed 13 Wed 13 Mat

7.30pm 2pm

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‘Pretty much perfect version.. I loved the production... terrific... bravo’ Libby Purves, Theatre Cat on Great Expectations

The Stage

By Charlotte Brontë Adapted by Nick Lane

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will”

Don’t miss Blackeyed Theatre’s brand new stage adaptation of one of the greatest works of English fiction. Captivating, brooding and intensely powerful, Jane Eyre is a moving and unforgettable portrayal of one woman’s quest for equality and freedom, and lives as one of the great triumphs of storytelling.

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A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets, Jane Eyre tells the thrilling story of an orphan girl and her journey from a childhood of loneliness and cruelty to a life at Thornfield Hall and an unlikely relationship with the mysterious Mr Rochester. Falling in love, she gradually uncovers a hidden past to the gloomy, forbidding Thornfield Hall; a terrible secret that forces her to make a heart-wrenching choice.

Box Office: www.theatreroyal.org

JANE EYRE

‘One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English Theatre’

NOVEMBER

Thu 14 – Sat 16 Nov DRAMA / Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre Presents

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7.30pm 3pm

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NOVEMBER

Mon 18 – Wed 20 Nov BALLET / Ballet Theatre UK Presents

Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz. Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there’s no place like home!

The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of dance. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to the classical ballet.

The production is presented with beautiful backdrops, stunning theatrical sets and costumes evoking the iconic sketches by W.W. Denslow, from the original publication.

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Mon 18 Tue 19 & Wed 20

7pm 2pm & 7pm

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‘A ballet company of great achievement’ The Dancing Times

Wed 11 Dec FUNDRAISER

Thu 12 Dec FUNDRAISER

NOVEMBER

Sun 17 Nov FUNDRAISER

AN EVENING WITH SIR DEREK CAROLS FROM CAMBRIDGE JACOBI, CBE & LIBBY PURVES, OBE

CALL MY FESTIVE BLUFF: THE WINE QUIZ

Box Office: www.theatreroyal.org

One of Britain’s greatest Shakespearian actors, a founding member of the National Theatre Company, film (Gladiator, Henry V, The King’s Speech), television (Last Tango In Paris, Vicious, Les Miserables), stage and radio star Sir Derek Jacobi, CBE returns to celebrate Theatre Royal’s 200th Anniversary. He will talk about his life and career with radio presenter, journalist and author, Libby Purves, OBE.

The ever-popular annual carol concert set in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Church, Honey Hill. Enjoy seasonal favourites to get you in the festive mood, sung by the euphonious voices of the choristers of the Selwyn College Chapel Choir conducted by Sarah MacDonald.

Join us at the Hunter Club for this wine quiz with a difference! Test your knowledge of wine against the wit and expertise of a panel of bluffers as they bluff, and double bluff, as you guess and quaff! Enjoy a riotous evening of laughs, fun and fine wine, hosted by Nethergate Wines.

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Please arrive early (from 7pm) to be ready to start the quiz. Ticket price includes a welcome drink, wine, patès, bread and cheese.

This is a fundraising event to support Theatre Royal Bury Edmunds (Registered Charity Number 242977).

This is a fundraising event to support Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Registered Charity Number 242977).

This is a Theatre Royal Friends Committee fundraising event to support the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (Registered Charity Number 242977)

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Wed 11

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Thu 12

7.30pm

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NOVEMBER 30

Fri 29 Nov — Sun 19 Jan FAMILY / Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Presents

SPONSORED BY:

NOVEMBER

It’s a very special year and we’re about to embark on a very special adventure.

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Everything changes the day Wendy Darling meets a strange young boy called Peter Pan and the legendary fairy Tinker Bell. Peter takes her to Neverland; filled with fiendish pirates, funky mermaids and an incredibly hungry crocodile.

GALA PERFORMANCE

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Join Peter, Wendy and the outrageous Tiger Lily as they face the most fearful pantomime villain of all: Captain Hook.

Want to come along? You must love stories, you must believe in fairies and you must never, ever grow up.

Sun 8 Dec 2pm (Activities from 1pm)

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Wed 11 Dec

7pm

Thu 9 Jan

7pm

Fri 10 Jan

10.30am

Join us for the special gala performance. Ticket price includes fun and fancy dress before the show, ice creams, programme, goodies bags for the children, drinks and light nibbles. Suitable for all ages.

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We are committed to delivering high quality, accessible projects for all schools and educational institutes; providing opportunities to learn from experienced theatre practitioners, watch professional performances and get on stage and perform.

Young people are the lifeblood of a great theatre. Every member of Theatre Royal Youth has the opportunity to get involved and work with experienced theatre professionals, expressing themselves in a friendly environment while developing key drama and life skills.

The voice of our community is brought into the heart of Theatre Royal making visible the invisible. Connecting high calibre artists with community participants whose voices produce contemporary, relevant and groundbreaking new work. Delivered through creative workshops, performance opportunities, theatre trips and volunteering, the programme is designed to engage people with the arts.

This autumn, projects include: The Shakespeare Takeover Programme response to Macbeth, The After School Drama Club Programme, Career Insight Days, Pantomime Workshops and our free, termly Teacher Forum Evening.

WWW.THEATREROYAL.ORG/EDUCATION Or call

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Theatre Royal’s Community Engagement works with a range of partners to interact with people who will benefit from the experience. These partners include; The Drop In homeless project, Recovery’s Got Talent, Suffolk Age UK and Women’s Aid.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS Registered Charity Number 242977

OUR GRATEFUL THANKS TO THESE COMPANIES. CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR VALUABLE SUPPORT EACH YEAR

CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS

The Alfred Williams Charitable Trust, The St Edmunds’ Trust, St Edmundsbury Borough Council Community Chest, Rotary Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Suffolk Community Foundation.

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THEATRE ROYAL PATRONS & MAJOR DONORS George Agnew and Ady White, Suzanne Alston, Jennifer and Nicholas Antill, Alix Ashton, Robert Ashton, Christopher Biggins, David and Gillian Blackmore, Derek and Valerie Blake, Zac Blom, Stephen and Stephanie Bourne, Gyles Brandreth, Marie Brown and in memory of Tony, William and Lynn Cardale, Fiona Carter, Sir Geoffrey and Lady Cass, Gordon Cawthorne MBE and Judith Cawthorne, Richard Chaplin, Prof. Michael Chisholm, Sian Couture, The Croft Family, Rev. David Crofts, Yvonne Curtis, Lady Mary Damerell, Ian and Alison Duncan, Vivien Gainsborough Foot, Sarah George, Robert Glenister, Richard and Anne Greenfield, Judith Grandi, Bryan Hamilton, Kit Hesketh Harvey, Nigel Havers, David and Gillian Hodge, John Meers and Jo Holden, Roy Hudd OBE and Debbie Hudd, Eric and Hazel Humphreys, Sir Derek Jacobi, Peter Jackson CBE and Ann Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jim and Carol Keohane, Barry Lingwood, Maureen Lipman CBE, Bryan and Emma Littlefair, Gina Long MBE and Andrew Long, Karl and Annette Ludvigsen, Sir Ian McKellan, Peter and Julie Merrick, David & Pauline Mulley, Patricia Munday, Marguerite Nice, David Overman, Jeffrey Parker, Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, Nicholas Pearson OBE and Fiona Pearson, Fiona Phillips, Heather Phillips, Clare Presland, Libby Purves, Roger and Thelma Quince, Sue Rawlinson, Mike and Kate Redmond, John and Carol Riddick, Jo St Clair Roberts, Susan Roberts, Paul Romaine, Judith Shallow DL and Mike Shallow, Graham Showell, John Simpson CBE, Charles and Suzanne Simpson, Prof. Richard and Dr Margaret Smith, Barry Smitherman, June Smitherman, Martin and Karen Soons, Sue and Dick Soper, Simon Spence QC, Emma Stamper, Jo Stark, Sha Starr, Christian and Susan Stenderup, Richard and Heulwen Stewart, Steven and Kimonie Stroud, Dame Janet Suzman DBE, David Taylor, Nick and Rosemary Thomson, Keith and Penny Turner, Fiona Unwin, Dame Harriet Walter, Amanda Wearing and Malcolm Leith, Sarah Wenban CBE and Peter Wenban, Timothy West CBE, Deborah Williams, Theatre Royal Friends Committee

THEATRE ROYAL IS CONTINUALLY THANKFUL TO OUR VALUED VOLUNTEERS, WITHOUT WHICH WE COULD NOT OPEN!

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Tabby McTat © 2009 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books

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