Our new Spring Season at The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Thursday 22 - Saturday 31 Jan
SIGN OF THE TIMES
Thursday 5 & Friday 6 February
TEECHERS
By award-winning writer Tim Firth, this comedy drama explores the power of words in our changing world, and the values of dreams. Talk Back - after Thurs 29, 7.30pm Director’s Talk - after Tues 27, 7.30pm
Thurs 22 - Sat 24 & Tues 27 - Sat 31 at 7.30pm Wed 28 at 2pm Sat 24 & 31 at 3pm
Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 February
LIONBOY
John Godber’s classic play comes to the stage. Suitable for students of all subjects in KS4 & 5. Godber’s Bouncers is also at the Theatre in March.
Talk Back - after Thurs 5, 7.30pm
Thurs & Fri at 7.30pm Fri at 2pm
The world renowned, Complicite, bring this revival of their first show for young People. Lionboy fuses storytelling, circus and live percussion. Talk Back - after Wed 11, 2pm Thurs 12, 7.30pm
Tues - Fri at 7.30pm Wed & Thurs 2pm
The schools rate is £10.50 for these performances and you get 1 ticket free for every 10 bought. Wed 25 & Thurs 26 February
STELLA
Science has historically been a man’s domain; but look closely and you’ll find a silent army of intelligent, dedicated women. Exploring the lives of female astronomers Jessica Bell from the C21st and Caroline Herschel from the C18th. Wed & Thurs at 7.30pm
Wednesday 11 March
THE HONEY MAN
BOUNCERS
The multi award winning play written and directed by John Godber. Godber’s Teechers is also at the Theatre in February.
The story of an unlikely friendship between an ageing West Indian bee keeper and a feisty, weed-smoking sixteen year old girl. Great for anyone studying Black History or sociology. Wednesday 7.30pm
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 March
Join the cast for a Talk Back after the show.
Thurs, Fri & Sat 7.30pm Fri 2pm Sat 3pm
This year’s Pantomime now has very limited availability, book soon to secure your seats. The dates with the best availability are - November: Friday 28 at 11.00 December: Wednesday 3 at 10.30, Wednesday 10 at 14.00 January: Tuesday 6 at 14.00, Thursday 8 at 10.30.
Booking opens for Schools on Tuesday 18 November Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 March
THE MIST IN THE MIRROR
Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 April
MACBETH
Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat at 7.30pm Wed & Thurs at 2pm Sat at 3pm
I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS Based on the book by Michael Morpurgo, about a boy who doesn't like books until the Unicorn Lady comes to town and reels him in with her magic tales. Wed & Thurs at 2pm Thurs at 10.30am
NURSING LIVES
This urban Shakespeare is set in a modern Asian family, and is accompanied by live music. Great for getting students interested in Shakespeare.
A tense and atmospheric mystery adapted from the novel by Susan Hill who also brought you The Woman in Black.
Tuesday 5 - Saturday 9 May
Tuesday 28 April
Tues - Sat at 7.30pm Wed & Thurs at 2pm Sat at 3pm
Thursday 21 May
NORSEOME
All the greatest Viking myths in one unforgettable hour. Mixing comedy, music, drama and an unhealthy amount of cross-dressing. Great for anyone studying the Vikings.
A heart-warming wartime tale of bravery and love from the UK’s leading full mask company, Vamos. Perfect for anyone studying History, Mask or Physical Theatre. Post show Talk Backs after both shows.
Tues at 2pm & 7.30pm
EDUCATION PACKS
Free when booking 10 or more tickets
Cinderella - KS 1& 2 English Drama & Maths & Anti-bullying pack Sign of the Times - Documentary about creating a production & Page to Stage workshop. Lionboy - I nteractive, KS 2 Literacy Macbeth - KS 3&4
Meet the company Thursday 7th after the show
Thursday at 7.30pm
HOW TO BOOK ONLINE www.theatreroyal.org A range of educational workshops, projects, resources and tours are BOX OFFICE 01284 769505 available to support school visits for all of these productions. To find out E-MAIL booking@theatreroyal.org more contact our Education Projects Office Becca Gibbs on: GROUP BOOKING OR ENQUIRIES (8+) contact Frances Lamb: becca@theatreroyal.org groupbookings@theatreroyal.org or 01284 829931