THE UK’S THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
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AUG 2014 – MAR 2015
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WELCOME As ever, our new season aims to explore big themes, and invites young audiences to consider some pertinent issues from both past and present. This is my third season as Artistic Director and I’ve been thinking a lot about anniversaries; of course 1914 is the anniversary of the start of the First World War but it’s also the centenary of the formation of Nigeria, and we have new productions to mark both of these occasions. A number of plays touch on the theme of war, not least Brecht’s classic The Caucasian Chalk Circle, and you will also see other familiar titles, like The Nutcracker and The Mouse King at Christmas and the return of the much-loved The Velveteen Rabbit at Easter. Young people are always at the very centre of what we do, and this comes into particular focus through Triple Bill by Dance Umbrella, during which we trial making the show a child-only space for the first time – see page 11 for details. As ever, we want a visit to the Unicorn to expand horizons and challenge perspectives, and I very much hope we will be able to welcome you here soon.
WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Purni Morell Artistic Director
Age guidance
Access performances Other events See pages 22 – 23 for more information
Xtra Small: 4 & under Small: 4-7 Medium: 7-12 Large: 13+ Xtra Large: adults
Audio Described
Insight discussion
Captioned
Preview performance – see page 26
Deaf Friendly
Press performance – limited tickets
Integrated Sign Interpreted performance
Sleepover – Candyland Slumber Party
Relaxed performance
Unicorn Late UP Club – free foyer events UP Club + – show-specific events, booking required
The Eranda Foundation The Equitable Charitable Trust
CORPORATE PARTNERS:
GROUNDBREAKER, PIONEER AND VISIONARY MEMBERS:
Financial Times PwC
Tim and June Gooch Richard and Jenny Hardie David Isaacs Harvey and Allison McGrath
NoraLee and Jon Sedmak Sir John and Lady Spurling David and Francine Sumners Rachel and Anthony Williams 1
Tue 9 Dec – Sun 4 Jan Unicorn Theatre and Theatr Iolo (in association with Sarah Argent)
SCRUNCH IT’S BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS.
Created by Sarah Argent and Kevin Lewis There’s snow on the ground and lights in the tree, then scrunch, scrunch, scrunch… footsteps on the path – who can it be? Ding, dong. Doorbell rings and there’s a present for baby not to be opened until Christmas Day. The paper’s exciting – scrunch it, rumple it, crumple it… what can it be?! An engaging and sensory show for babies aged 6 – 18 months (and their grown-ups) this Christmas. Age guide: 6 – 18 months Duration: 40 mins, including 15 mins play time
Sat 6 Sep – Sun 2 Nov A Unicorn production
SEESAW
A SEESAW ONLY WORKS WITH TWO. By Stewart Melton Directed by Sarah Argent Being little can be hard work. There are holes to dig, sand castles to make, treasure to find, adventures to be had. It’s much easier when you have a friend to help. But what if making friends is hard work too?
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Image: Peter Schiazza
Age guide: 2+ Duration: 40 mins, followed by free play time in our sandpit
Image: Peter Schiazza
Seesaw explores the push and pull of friendship, and the ups and downs of being very young.
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Image: Anne Binckebank
‘Completely delightful’
Fri 9 – Sun 25 Jan A Macrobert / Fish and Game production in association with the Unicorn
THE POLAR BEARS GO WILD
Thu 18 Sep – Sun 12 Oct An Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker / Unicorn production
GET YOUR SKATES ON!
If you’re aged 5 or under, then here’s the show for you. Get here on your skis/snowshoes/tractor, or paddle your canoe. Calling all brave explorers! Join two friendly (and slightly naughty) polar bears on the adventure of a lifetime. Where are they going? What will they get up to next? And have they got enough sandwiches? Because polar bears love sandwiches, everyone knows that! With music, laughter and quite a bit of cheekiness, The Polar Bears Go Wild is a perfect treat for young audiences. Age guide: 2+ Duration: 50 mins
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‘This lovable show scales entertaining heights for tinies’
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THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES
LARRY’S GOT NO TIME FOR FUN, BUT THAT’S ALL ABOUT TO CHANGE... By Lewis Hetherington and Ailie Cohen
Image: Julia Bauer
Created and performed by Eilidh MacAskill and Fiona Manson
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Larry works in an office and he likes it very much. He likes sorting and tidying and generally putting things in order. Everything in its place, a place for everything. But one day, a suitcase suddenly appears at his door. A suitcase with a tiny label. A tiny label with Larry’s name on it. And this suitcase has a mission... Join Larry as his world gets turned upside down by a fantastical flying suitcase in this funny and enchanting new collaboration nominated for a Critics’ Award for Theatre in Scotland, with renowned Scottish puppeteer, Ailie Cohen (Cloud Man, The Man Who Planted Trees). Age guide: 4+ Duration: 45 mins
Explore the world of The Secret Life of Suitcases with the interactive app, launching in Summer 2014.
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Sun 30 Nov – Sun 4 Jan
Sat 14 – Sun 22 Feb
A Unicorn production
A Unicorn / Fundus Theater / Research Theatre Hamburg production
THE FOURTH WISE MAN
50 DANGEROUS THINGS
Directed by Lee Lyford
BE BRAVE, EXPLORE THE WORLD AND EXPERIMENT.
A TALE OF ONE MAN AND HIS CAMEL…
Everyone has heard of the Three Wise Men, but have you heard of Artaban, the fourth? One day Artaban, the wisest of them all, spots a beautiful new star in the sky. It’s the biggest and brightest star he has ever seen, and he knows it will lead him to something special. A special baby in fact, so special that everything (and that means everything) must be perfect. Join Artaban as he prepares for a momentous journey. But what should he wear? What gift should he bring? And where on earth will he find the right camel? A funny and heart-warming show about one man and an elusive camel that will leave audiences with a decidedly Christmassy glow. Age guide: 4+ Duration: 50 mins
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(YOU SHOULD LET YOUR CHILDREN DO) Inspired by the book 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) by Tinkering Unlimited / Julie Spiegler and Gever Tulley By Hanno Krieg and Sibylle Peters Have you ever cooked a meal in the dishwasher? Made a rope swing? Or licked a 9 volt battery? No? Well this is the show for you! Acclaimed German theatre-makers Fundus Theater give you the chance to try out everything you didn’t ever think was allowed. Face your fears, weigh up and protect yourself against risk, question life, the universe and everything in between.
Age guide: 3 – 10 (particularly suitable for mixed age groups) Duration: Approx 50 mins
Because brave means knowing the danger – whatever your age.
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Sat 20 – Sun 28 Sep A Unicorn production
SOMETHING VERY FAR AWAY A TALE ABOUT LOVE, LOSS, SPACE AND TIME.
Written, Directed and Original Score by Mark Arends Puppets, Design and Animation by Matthew Robins Kepler is an ordinary man who loves two things beyond all others: the cosmos and his wife Tomasina. After a sudden and tragic loss, he looks to the stars for answers and journeys deep into space to keep the thing most precious to him alive.
Thu 9 Oct – Sun 9 Nov A Unicorn production
Something Very Far Away is a moving tale of love, loss, space and time that uses puppetry, music, sound and live animation to create a unique and beautiful performance that will enchant children and adults alike.
HOW NIGERIA BECAME:
A STORY, AND A SPEAR THAT DIDN’T WORK
This award-winning sell-out show returns to the Unicorn as part of an international tour.
CHANGE IT. RE-WRITE IT. Written and directed by Gbolahan Obisesan
Age guide: 8+ Duration: 40 mins
The story of the Spear of Shango is about a brave young woman who must use her strength and agility to save her father’s kingdom. But there’s a problem, as the story doesn’t quite fit with the governor’s vision of a united country…
‘A tale of heartbreaking beauty… wonderfully inventive and playful’
This colourful and quick-witted production offers a creative insight into Nigeria’s beginnings in 1914.
Something Very Far Away was first developed with the support of the National Theatre Studio.
Image: Robert Day
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A Younger Theatre
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It’s 1914, one hundred years ago exactly, and Nigeria is about to be formed. Herbert and his well-known troupe of female actors are preparing to stage a story for the British Governor and his wife.
Written and directed by British Nigerian playwright Gbolahan Obisesan, How Nigeria Became: A Story, and A Spear That Didn’t Work commemorates the centenary of Nigeria as part of Black History Month at the Unicorn. Age guide: 8+ Duration: Approx 1 hr 15 mins 9
Tue 28 – Wed 29 Oct
‘A terrific and richly imaginative show. It scared us and made us laugh in equal measure’
Dance Umbrella and the Unicorn present
TRIPLE BILL
Unicorn audience member, Halloween 2013
UNDER 12s ONLY
No adults allowed!*
DANCE UMBRELLA COMES TO THE UNICORN. The Unicorn and Dance Umbrella join forces for an exciting new mixed bill of award-winning dance for under 12s – and only under 12s! This show is not open to adults.
Age guide: 8 – 12 Duration: Approx 1hr 20mins
Three exceptional dance performances choreographed by Wayne McGregor, Hege Haagenrud, Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang – each with a distinctive style and all visually stunning – come to the Unicorn in this unique event. This is dance at its best.
How to be Alone by Hege Haagenrud (Norway)
There will be three performances. Adults /over 12s will only be admitted into the matinee performance on 28 Oct; all evening performances will be for under 12s exclusively. Parents, carers and older siblings are invited to take part in a range of foyer activities devised by Comber Grove Primary School while the audience is watching the performance upstairs.
Thu 30 Oct – Sun 2 Nov A Bob Théâtre production
Visit danceumbrella.co.uk for more info. Watch the trailers online.
NOSFERATU
AP15 by Sébastien Ramirez (France) and Honji Wang (Germany) FAR by Wayne McGregor | Random Dance (UK) Adults admitted at * 2pm on 28 Oct only.
DRACULA, BUT NOT QUITE AS YOU KNOW IT.
A young lawyer named Hutter travels from his small town to the Carpathian mountains to close a sale for a mysterious count. Despite the nasty surprises and bad omens he encounters on the way, he continues his journey to the castle where he is welcomed by Count Orlock – someone who looks a bit like a bat but also a bit like a garlic clove. Unconventional French theatre-makers Bob Théâtre return to the Unicorn for another Halloween full of humour, horror and inventive use of light bulbs. Are you brave enough to meet our spooky storytellers? Age guide: 8+ Running time: 60 mins 10
Image: Nika Kramer
That’s when things start to get scary.
There will be an adult-only performance on Fri 31 Oct at 10pm with Pumpkin Patch and Creepy Cocktails from 9pm. 11
SLEEPOVER ON THE STAGE… at the Candyland Slumber Party. No adults allowed!
Fri 21 Nov – Sun 4 Jan Age guide: 8 – 12yrs Duration: 40 mins How to be Alone by Hege Haagenrud (Norway) AP15 by Sébastien Ramirez (France) and Honji Wang (Germany) FAR by Wayne McGregor / Random Dance (UK) *Activities created by Comber Grove Primary School. Parents may attend the performance on xx date at xx time with their children.
A Unicorn production
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING UNCOVER THE ORIGINAL STORY BEHIND THE BALLET. By Annie Siddons Directed by Ellen McDougall This Christmas the Unicorn goes back to the roots of E.T.A. Hoffman’s magical story to create this wondrous and festive production of an old and favourite title. It’s Christmas Eve, 1805. Seven year-old Marie retrieves the sad and broken Nutcracker from under the Christmas tree and promises to look after him. But on the stroke of midnight he comes alive, and after enlisting Marie’s help in his battle with the evil Mouse King, they journey together through strange and fantastical stories until they finally arrive in a secret land made of nothing but candy. Full of magic, mice and adventure, this will be a Christmas show to remember. Age guide: 8+ Duration: Approx 2 hrs 30 mins (incl. interval)
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Thu 28 – Sat 30 Aug A Unicorn Young Company production
Fri 13 Feb – Sun 15 Mar A Unicorn production
BRITAIN’S BEST RECRUITING SERGEANT WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A MAN? By Joy Wilkinson Directed by Lee Lyford Little Tilley’s dreams are realised as she follows in her father’s footsteps and grows up to become Vesta Tilley, a shining star of the music hall whose much-loved act as a male impersonator makes her world-famous. War breaks out and she supports the cause by helping to recruit soldiers to fight for king and country, but has she used her stardom for good? And is winning the most important thing? The Unicorn commemorates the centenary of World War One and the 150th anniversary of Vesta Tilley’s birth in this feisty, song-filled and touching look at the life of Vesta Tilley (1864 – 1952), who was nicknamed Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant and led the way for female stars in music hall entertainment.
WHEN I THINK ABOUT THE UNIVERSE I LAUGH FOR NO REASON IT’S A BIG WORLD OUT THERE.
Directed by Ellen Edwin-Scott and Emma Higham What happened before the beginning, and before the beginning of that? Why couldn’t I speak for the first seven years of my life? If there is life after death, then what is the point of growing old? It isn’t only philosophers who ask difficult questions. These eight teenagers have some of their own. A devised piece of theatre from the Unicorn Young Company about what makes us who we are. Age guide: 11+ Duration: Approx 50 mins The Young Company is the Unicorn’s permanent, resident theatre project for young Londoners. It is open to 13 – 18 year-olds and makes work that draws on the experiences and personalities of its members. If you are interested in joining, visit unicorntheatre.com/young-company to find out more.
Age guide: 8+ Duration: Approx 1 hr
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‘one of the most hard-hitting and moving pieces of theatre for young audiences I’ve ever seen… a remarkable piece of startlingly good theatre’ The Stage on Whole, 2013
Thu 6 – Sat 22 Nov
Thu 11 – Sat 13 Sep
A Unicorn / Synergy Theatre Project production
GIRLS LIKE THAT
A 20 Stories High production
TALES FROM THE MP3
THE PROBLEM WITH GIRLS LIKE THAT IS THEY RUIN IT FOR EVERYONE. THE PROBLEM WITH GIRLS LIKE THAT IS THEY GIVE ALL GIRLS A BAD NAME.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES.
Created by Julia Samuels with 20 Stories High Young Actors Company Directed by Julia Samuels
By Evan Placey Directed by Esther Baker
Young people from the award-winning 20 Stories High tell each other’s true stories straight from their MP3 players. As they hear the words in their headphones, the performers deliver line for line to the audience what they are hearing – live.
Girls Like That is an urgent and explosive play that explores gender equality and the pressures on today’s digital generation.
Watch the trailer online. Age guide: 13+ Duration: 70 mins 16
Image: Hugo Glendinning
With live music, beat-boxing and projection, this is a distinctive and unique new play from one of the UK’s top theatre companies for young adult audiences. Image: Wesley Storey
Delivered with unflinching honesty, this group of teenagers discusses religion, sex, race, friendship and family. Boys and girls play each other and cultural identity is swapped, revealing challenging and insightful perspectives.
A naked photo of Scarlett goes viral. Rumours spread across smartphones like wildfire and her reputation becomes toxic, threatening to shatter the fragile unity of the girls she has grown up with. But how long can Scarlett remain silent? And why isn’t it the same for boys?
Age guide: 13+ Duration: 1 hr 15 mins Contains strong language
Synergy Theatre Project works with prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of offending. The London premiére of Girls Like That is performed by a company of professional and ex-prisoner actors.
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Tue 3 Feb – Fri 13 Mar
STORM
ASD / PMLD
BE NOT AFEARD; THE ISLE IS FULL OF NOISES, SOUNDS, AND SWEET AIRS, THAT GIVE DELIGHT AND HURT NOT. A Unicorn work-in-progress Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder or profound and multiple learning disabilities are invited to take part in the development process of a new theatrical project inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The audience will be guided individually through the world of the performance, experiencing a unique journey of exploration.
Fri 16 Jan – Sat 21 Mar
Groups are welcome Duration: tbc
A Unicorn production
THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
On sale soon, to register your interest contact the team on 020 7645 0560 or boxoffice@unicorntheatre.com
TERRIBLE IS THE TEMPTATION TO DO GOOD. By Bertolt Brecht Translated by Frank McGuinness Directed by Amy Leach
WATCH THIS SPACE FESTIVAL… ON THE ROAD AT THE UNICORN
Blood runs through the streets and the Governor’s severed head is nailed to the gates of the city. A young servant girl must make a choice: save her own skin or sacrifice everything to rescue an abandoned child…
A bold and inventive new production of Brecht’s moral masterpiece, accompanied by a live and original soundtrack. Age guide: 11+ Duration: Approx 2 hrs 20 mins (incl. interval) 18
Image: Hugo Glendinning / Eureka!
A time of terror, followed by a time of peace. Order has been restored and the Governor’s Wife returns to reclaim the son she left behind. Now the choice is the judge’s: who is the real mother of the forgotten child?
24 & 29 Aug The National Theatre’s summer festival of free outdoor entertainment comes to the Unicorn with Crazy in Love!, a romantic circus adventure by Joli Vyann, and Micro-Shakespeare by Laitrum Teatre, featuring magical boxes full of puppetry surprises. Free outdoor events. No booking required. Visit the website for information, times and locations. This event is in collaboration with More London. Look out for Unicorn ushers who will be on hand to look after you. 19
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COMING SOON… Fri 20 Mar – Sun 12 Apr
THE CHAIR
The team that brought you The Pardoner’s Tale returns with tales of ghosts, fortunes lost and found, myths, rumours and rum.
Sat 28 Mar – Sun 26 Apr
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
The heart-warming story of a very shy toy Rabbit who longs to become real returns to charm family audiences at Easter.
Thu 16 Apr – Sun 3 May
FIGHT NIGHT
Five performers. Five rounds. Your vote. One survivor. Ontroerend Goed and The Border Project’s immersive exploration into the intricacies and traps of voting systems.
Thu 7 May – Thu 4 Jun
PLANETA KA
A sensory spectacular for the under 3s from Barcelona’s Imaginart, the company behind Sensacional.
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ACCESS At the Unicorn we strive to offer shows that are accessible to everyone. Relaxed Performances – open to everyone but focus on supporting those on the autistic spectrum, with learning disabilities, sensory or communication disorders. We offer support material for each show. The Secret Life of Suitcases 4 Oct, 11am and 8 Oct, 11am The Nutcracker and The Mouse King 7 Dec, 2pm and 12 Dec, 10.30am The Fourth Wise Man 13 Dec, 1.45pm and 16 Dec, 11.15am Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant 13 Mar, 11am and 14 Mar, 2pm Integrated Sign-Language in Performance (ISIP) – are suitable for BSL users. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King 13 Dec, 11am; 16 Dec, 10.30am and 17 Dec, 10.30am Live Captioning assists those who have hearing impairments or would benefit from reading the dialogue along with the action. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King 13 Dec, 11am The Caucasian Chalk Circle 31 Jan, 7pm
Live Audio Description and a pre-show touch tour supports those with visual impairments. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King 11 Dec, 2pm (touch tour 1pm) 13 Dec, 3pm (touch tour 2pm) The Caucasian Chalk Circle 28 Feb, 2pm (touch tour 1pm) 4 Mar, 1.15pm (touch tour 12.15pm) Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant 7 Mar, 2pm (touch tour 1pm) 11 Mar, 1.30pm (touch tour 12.30pm) Deaf Friendly – work that is highly visual with little or no language used. We recommend you try: Something Very Far Away, Seesaw and The Polar Bears Go Wild Assistance dogs are welcome – please let the Box Office know if you will be bringing an assistance dog to the theatre. There is an infra-red Sennheiser system in both theatres for sound amplification. There is wheelchair access throughout the building and a wheelchair accessible lift to all floors.
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AND THERE’S MORE...
INSIGHTS Our free post-show insights offer audience members the opportunity to ask questions in response to the show during an informal Q&A session with the company. Look for the symbol in this brochure.
UNICORN LATES
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Join the Unicorn Play club most Saturdays from 12 – 1.30pm – free drop-in activities from portrait painting, cake decorating, to giant jenga and more! Just turn up to join or sign up online to receive our UP Club e-news.
We put the toys away and stock the Unicornershop with plenty of locally brewed beer. Join us for our grown-ups only late bar, live music and evening performances.
UNICORNERSHOP Your one-stop destination for programmes, drinks, ice creams, cakes, savoury bites or toys and books at pocket money prices. Always open before and after performances and during the interval.
Guided tours begin at 10am and run throughout the day on the hour (no tour at 1pm). The last tour will begin at 4pm. Please see our website for further details and to book. 22
13 Sep, 18 Oct, 22 Nov, 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Mar 12pm | £3
Join us for the Candyland Slumber Party – and this time we’re banning the grown-ups! Watch The Nutcracker and The Mouse King, meet the cast, take part in a workshop and enjoy a story accompanied by milk and cookies before bedding down for the night on the Unicorn stage. Fri 19 Dec | £65 (includes show tickets) For ages 8+
PRODUCERS’ SHOWCASE OPEN HOUSE LONDON
Explore what’s happening backstage and find out what really goes into making a play. No two tours are ever the same!
SLEEPOVER – CANDYLAND SLUMBER PARTY
We also run extra special UP Club+ events that are themed around specific shows from £2 per person, look out for the symbol and make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Sat 20 Sep
BACKSTAGE TOURS
We invite our industry colleagues and visiting professionals to join us on 24 Oct, 22 Jan or 22 Apr for performances, discussion sessions and opportunities to meet colleagues. Refreshments included.
PARTY IN A BOX Why not celebrate a birthday with a trip to the theatre? Our Party in a Box package includes performance tickets, a reserved area in the foyer, a sneak-peek at the stage before the show, themed tableware, decorations, cupcakes and juice plus a balloon and present for the birthday boy or girl. £185 for 10 children and 4 adults, subject to availability. Visit unicorntheatre.com/birthday-parties or email sair.smith@unicorntheatre.com for details.
Contact carolyn.forsyth@unicorntheatre.com or see the website for more information.
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HOW TO BOOK
HOW TO FIND US
VISIT UNICORNTHEATRE.COM, CALL 020 7645 0560 OR VISIT THE BOX OFFICE IN PERSON.
Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street SE1 2HZ
TICKET PRICES
Buses RV1, 47, 343, 381 stop just outside the Unicorn Theatre on Tooley Street. Lots of buses also stop at London Bridge, check www.tfl.gov.uk for more information.
NUTCRACKER TICKET PRICES
£10 £15 £13 £15 £16 £22 £10 One free teacher for every 10 pupils
Scrunch tickets
£10 (includes 1 adult per baby. Additional adult tickets available at £5 must be booked by phone) Storm tickets £10 (includes carers) Planeta Ka tickets £10 (includes up to 2 adults per child) Disabled customers may bring 1 carer for free.
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‘A gift to the Unicorn means a gift to the future’
DIARY
Purni Morell, Artistic Director
WESTON
OCTOBER 2014
Watch This Space
7pm
Universe
Fri 29
Watch This Space
7pm
2pm / 7pm
SEPTEMBER 2014
11am
11am
10.30am
Seesaw
Wed 10
10.30am
Thu 11
Tales from the MP3
Fri 12
Tales from the MP3
Seesaw
Sat 13
Tales from the MP3
Seesaw
11am
/ 7pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
10.30am
11am / 1.30pm
Seesaw
Sun 14
11am / 1.30pm
Thu 18
Secret Life of Suitcases
10.30am
Secret Life of Suitcases
Fri 19
10.30am / 1.30pm
Something Very Far…
Secret Life of Suitcases
2pm / 7.30pm
11am / 1.30pm
BE AN ADVENTURER, EXPLORER OR EVEN A PIONEER. MEMBERSHIP STARTS FROM JUST OVER £10 A MONTH.
Sun 21
Something Very Far…
Secret Life of Suitcases
TO FIND OUT MORE, PICK UP A LEAFLET, VISIT UNICORNTHEATRE.COM OR CALL THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM ON 020 7645 0527.
7.30pm
2pm
11am / 1.30pm
Something Very Far…
Secret Life of Suitcases
7.30pm
10.30am
Wed 24 Something Very Far…
Secret Life of Suitcases
7.30pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
Thu 25
Something Very Far…
Secret Life of Suitcases
Fri 26
Something Very Far…
7.30pm / 9pm
Sat 27
Something Very…
Sun 28
Something Very Far…
2pm / 7.30pm
11am
Thu 9
How Nigeria Became
Secret Life of Suitcases
Fri 10
How Nigeria Became
Secret Life of Suitcases
Sat 11
How Nigeria Became
Secret Life of Suitcases
Sun 12
How Nigeria Became
Secret Life of Suitcases
Tue 14
How Nigeria Became
Wed 15
How Nigeria Became
Thu 16
How Nigeria Became
Fri 17
How Nigeria Became
10.30am / 1.30pm
10.30am
/ 7pm
11am / 1.30pm 11am / 1.30pm
1.30pm / 1.30pm
Seesaw
Secret Life of Suitcases
1.30pm
1.30pm
Seesaw
Tue 9
Wed 8
2pm
Seesaw
Sun 7
/ 1.30pm
Secret Life of Suitcases
2pm
Seesaw
Sat 6
11am
Sun 5
11am
Tue 23
Secret Life of Suitcases
11am
Universe
Sat 30
10.30am
Universe
Sat 20
Secret Life of Suitcases
10.30am / 1.30pm
Sat 4
Thu 28
JOIN THE UK’S LEADING THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
Secret Life of Suitcases
Fri 3
10.30am / 1.30pm
7pm
Thu 2
CLORE
Sun 24
7pm
Secret Life of Suitcases
AUGUST 2014
BECOME A MEMBER
Wed 1
10.30am / 1.30pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
10.30am
Sat 18
Sun 19
How Nigeria Became
Seesaw
2pm
11am
How Nigeria Became
Seesaw
2pm
11am
Seesaw
Tue 21
10.30am / 1.30pm
Wed 22 How Nigeria Became
10.30am / 1.30pm
Thu 23
How Nigeria Became
Fri 24
How Nigeria Became
10.30am / 1.30pm
10.30am
Seesaw 2pm
Seesaw
Sat 25
11am / 1.30pm
Seesaw
Sun 26
11am / 1.30pm
Dance Umbrella
Seesaw
Wed 29 Dance Umbrella
Seesaw
Tue 28
2pm / 7pm
7pm
Thu 30
Nosferatu
Fri 31
Nosferatu
11am / 1.30pm
Seesaw
6pm
6pm / 10pm
11am / 1.30pm
11am / 1.30pm / 3pm
Seesaw
11am / 1.30pm
2pm
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NOVEMBER 2014 Sat 1
Nosferatu
Nutcracker
3pm
Seesaw
Sun 7
Nutcracker
Seesaw
Tue 9
Sat 17
Caucasian Chalk…
Fourth Wise Man
Sun 18
Caucasian Chalk…
11.15am / 1.45pm
Nosferatu
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Tue 20
Caucasian Chalk…
Tue 4
How Nigeria Became
Wed 10 Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Wed 21
Caucasian Chalk…
Wed 5
How Nigeria Became
Thu 11
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch 9:30/11.30am/1.30pm
Thu 22
Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 6
How Nigeria Became
Fri 12
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch 9:30am / 11am
Fri 23
Caucasian Chalk…
10.30am / 1.30pm
10.30am
10.30am
10.30am / 1.30pm
10.30am / 1.30pm
2pm
Girls Like That 2pm
/ 7pm
/ 7pm
10.30am
11.15am / 1.45pm
11.15am / 1.30pm
9:30am / 11am
11.15am
11.15am / 1.45pm
9:30am / 11am
11.15am
2pm
Tue 27
/ 1.30pm
Thu 26
Caucasian Chalk…
Polar Bears Go Wild
Fri 27
Caucasian Chalk…
Polar Bears Go Wild
Sat 28
Caucasian Chalk… / 7pm
11am / 1.30pm 11am / 1.30pm 11am / 1.30pm
1.15pm
/ 7pm
1.15pm / 7pm
11am 2pm
Scrunch 9:30am / 11am
11.15am
Wed 25 Caucasian Chalk…
Polar Bears Go Wild
Caucasian Chalk…
Fourth Wise Man
10.30am
Polar Bears Go Wild
11am / 1.30pm
Wed 4
Nutcracker
How Nigeria Became
2pm
9:30/11.30am/1.30pm
Tue 16
Sun 9
11.15am / 1.45pm
Caucasian Chalk…
7pm
Caucasian Chalk…
2pm
Tue 24
Sun 25
Polar Bears Go Wild
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
Caucasian Chalk…
Scrunch
2.30pm
11am / 1.30pm
Tue 3
Sat 24
Fourth Wise Man
2pm / 5pm
2pm / 5pm
MARCH 2015
Scrunch 9:30/11.30am/1.30pm
Nutcracker
Britain’s Best…
Polar Bears Go Wild
Nutcracker
Sun 14
Sun 22
11am / 1.30pm / 4pm
Polar Bears Go Wild
Sat 13
Girls Like That
11.15am / 1.45pm
Polar Bears Go Wild
11am / 1.30pm / 4pm
Girls Like That
/3pm
How Nigeria Became
11am
/ 7pm
10.30am
How Nigeria Became
/ 7pm
2pm / 7pm
Sat 8
11am
10.30am
Fri 7
10.30am
Fourth Wise Man
2pm
Sun 2
11am / 1.30pm
2pm
2pm / 6pm 2pm
2pm
Fourth Wise Man
11am / 1.30pm / 3pm
11am / 1.30pm
7pm
7pm
1.15pm
/ 7pm
Tue 11
Girls Like That
Wed 17
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Wed 28 Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 5
Caucasian Chalk…
Wed 12
Girls Like That
Thu 18
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Thu 29
Caucasian Chalk…
Fri 6
Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 13
Girls Like That
Fri 19
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Fri 30
Caucasian Chalk…
Sat 7
Britain’s Best…
Fri 14
Girls Like That
Sat 20
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch 9:30/11.30am/1.30pm
Sat 31
Caucasian Chalk…
Sun 8
Britain’s Best…
Fourth Wise Man
11.15am / 1.45pm
Scrunch 9:30/11.30am/1.30pm
Tue 10
Britain’s Best…
11am 11am 11am
11am
/ 2pm
/ 7pm
/ 2pm
/ 7pm
10.30am
10.30am / 2pm
7pm
3pm / 7pm
1.30pm
11.15am / 1.45pm 11.15am
11.15am / 1.45pm
9:30am / 11am
9:30/11.30am/1.30pm 9:30am / 11am
7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
1.15pm / 7pm 11am 2pm
Storm
/ 5pm
2.30pm – 5.30pm
Storm
2pm
10am – 1pm / 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Girls Like That
Sun 21
Nutcracker
Tue 18
Girls Like That
Tue 23
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Tue 3
Caucasian Chalk… 7pm
10am – 1pm
Storm
Wed 11
Britain’s Best…
Wed 19
Girls Like That
Wed 24 Nutcracker
11am / 3pm
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Wed 4
Caucasian Chalk…
Storm
Thu 12
Britain’s Best…
Thu 20
Girls Like That
Sat 27
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Thu 5
Storm
Fri 13
Britain’s Best…
Fri 21
Nutcracker
Girls Like That
Sun 28
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Fri 6
Storm
Sat 14
Britain’s Best…
Sat 22
Nutcracker
Girls Like That
Tue 30
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Sat 7
Storm
Sun 15
Britain’s Best…
Sun 23
Nutcracker
Wed 31
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Sun 8
Storm
Tue 17
Caucasian Chalk…
Tue 25
Nutcracker
Tue 10
Storm
Wed 18
Caucasian Chalk…
Sat 15
2pm
10.30am 11am
2pm
11am 2pm
11am
2pm
/ 7pm / 7pm
/ 2pm
/ 7pm
/ 7pm
/ 7pm
2pm
2pm
3pm / 7pm
3pm 2pm 2pm 2pm
11.15am / 1.45pm 11.15am / 1.45pm 11.15am / 1.45pm 11.15am / 1.45pm 11.15am / 1.45pm 11.15am / 1.45pm
9:30/11.30am/1.30pm 9:30/11.30am/1.30pm 11.30am/1.30pm 11.30am/1.30pm 9:30/11.30am/1.30pm 9:30/11.30am/1.30pm
FEBRUARY 2015
7pm
10am – 1pm 10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
10am – 1pm
10am – 1pm / 2.30pm – 5.30pm
10am – 1pm
11am / 1.30pm 11am / 1.30pm
11am 2pm
2pm
1.15pm / 7pm
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Wed 11
Storm
Thu 19
Caucasian Chalk…
Thu 27
Nutcracker
Sat 3
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Thu 12
Storm
10am – 1pm
Fri 20
Caucasian Chalk…
Fri 28
Nutcracker
Sun 4
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Scrunch
Fri 13
Britain’s Best…
Sat 21
Caucasian Chalk…
50 Dangerous Things
50 Dangerous Things
KEY
10.30am / 2pm
3pm
10.30am
Sat 29
Sun 30
2pm
Nutcracker
11am / 3pm
Nutcracker
2pm
2pm
Fri 9
Sat 10
Sun 11
DECEMBER 2014
10.30am / 2pm
1.45pm
Fourth Wise Man
Tue 13
Wed 3
Nutcracker
Fourth Wise Man
Wed 14
Thu 4
Nutcracker
Fri 5
Nutcracker
10.30am / 2pm 10.30am
11.15am
Fourth Wise Man
Fri 16
Caucasian Chalk…
10am – 1pm
11am
Britain’s Best…
Polar Bears Go Wild
Sun 15
Britain’s Best…
Polar Bears Go Wild
Tue 17
Britain’s Best…
Polar Bears Go Wild
Wed 18
Britain’s Best… 2pm / 7pm
11am / 1.30pm
Polar Bears Go Wild
Thu 19
Britain’s Best…
50 Dangerous Things
2pm
2pm 2pm
Polar Bears Go Wild
Fri 20
Polar Bears Go Wild
Sat 21
11am / 1.30pm
Sat 14
11am / 1.30pm
Polar Bears Go Wild
11am / 1.30pm
10.30am
9:30/11.30am/1.30pm
11am / 1.30pm
Thu 15
11.15am
9:30/11.30am/1.30pm
11am / 1.30pm
Fourth Wise Man
11.15am
9:30am / 11am
11am / 1.30pm
Nutcracker
10.30am
1.45pm
Tue 2
1.45pm
Fourth Wise Man
1.45pm
11.15am / 1.45pm
11am / 1.30pm
/ 7pm
2pm
Britain’s Best… 11.30am
Britain’s Best…
2pm / 5pm
Storm
10am – 1pm
/ 5pm
Fri 2
7pm
Storm
10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
Wed 26 Nutcracker
10am – 1pm
Storm
10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
JANUARY 2015
10am – 1pm / 2pm – 5pm
10.30am
Storm
11am / 1.30pm
7pm
1.15pm / 7pm
The Chair
11am 2pm
10.30am
The Chair
/ 5pm
2.30pm
1.30pm
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
Audio Described
Insight discussion
Captioned
Preview performance
Integrated Sign Interpreted performance
Press performance – limited tickets Sleepover – Candyland Slumber Party Unicorn Late
Relaxed performance
50 Dangerous Things
11am / 1.30pm
28
UP Club – free foyer events UP Club +
show-specific events, booking required
29
