Bell Shakespeare 2015 Season Brochure by Bell Shakespeare

BELL SHAKESPEARE

SEASON 2015 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

We are Bell Shake

Season 2015

Shakespeare’s work explores human experience at its 3 limits. It was never just meant to be read. We believe the only way to truly appreciate his work is to see it brought to life through live performance. We believe Shakespeare and other great works are not stuck in the past, but that they are the key to exploring our present and imagining our future. We value the beauty of Shakespeare’s ideas, language and imagery. His work becomes our lens, helping us find modern perspectives on timeless truths. These plays are not static. They’re constantly adapting, helping us make sense of who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. And we’re not static either. We’ve been travelling the country for 25 years, bringing classic theatre to Australia, looking for new ways to educate, collaborate and recreate. Shakespeare and the other classic plays we present challenge our beliefs and urge us to see ourselves in a new light. Their ability to discover the things that make us human inspires us to make work that challenges preconceptions and encourages new interpretations and contemporary parallels — work that speaks to every age.

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FROM THE CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS

Back in 1990, few people would have held out much hope that Bell Shakespeare would one day be celebrating its 25th anniversary. Arts companies had a pretty dire record of crash and burn and here was a move to create a national touring company concentrating on the works of Shakespeare; a company, moreover, that employed fifteen actors but had no government subsidy and only a tiny scrap of corporate sponsorship.

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Co-Artistic Directors: John Bell AO and Peter Evans

That Bell Shakespeare survived and thrived is no miracle. It is a testimony to the determination of a small group of artists and the generosity and enthusiasm of hundreds of supporters who believed in the mission of keeping the classics alive, making them our own, and sharing them with our fellow Australians wherever they might be on this vast continent. Most of all it is a tribute to the faith and generosity of the late Anthony Gilbert AM whose initial donation gave the company wings and who bankrolled it for many years as it struggled to keep afloat. Twenty five years later Bell Shakespeare has played to nearly 2.5 million Australians. Every year we tour capital cities, regional centres and communities in the outback. Our Learning programme reaches approximately 80,000 students in over 300 schools around the country and reach another 75,000 online. Our workshops provide training and experience for teachers and students as well as life enhancing experiences for young people in indigenous communities and juvenile justice centres. We have taken our work to England, Japan, Malaysia New Zealand, Scotland and Singapore – but our focus will always be on the evolution of an Australian classical theatre; and we have been instrumental in launching and developing the careers of hundreds of actors, designers, directors, musicians and other theatre workers as well as maintaining a research and development arm (Mind’s Eye) to create new work. Tony Gilbert would be proud indeed to survey the result of his visionary philanthropy. To celebrate 25 years of achievement we are pleased to bring you a truly irresistible array of sublime works, a showcase of Shakespeare’s genius and infinite variety. As You Like It, is the most joyous and beguiling of comedies, invoking memories of long summer days spent idling with adolescent love and the freedom of nature’s wilderness. But like all Shakespeare comedies, it has a taste of the bitter-sweet, an edge of melancholy enhanced by an awareness of the transience of things, of the romantic idyll, of people who ‘fleet their time carelessly, as they did in the golden world’. Love, in all its many manifestations, is debated to and fro, the romantic idealism of Rosalind and Orlando set against the dour misanthropy of Jaques, the flirtatious teasing of Phoebe and unabashed carnality of Touchstone the clown. Shakespeare’s charming musical pastoral is crowned with Rosalind, the most vivacious and articulate of all his romantic heroines. The Tempest embodies a rich and satisfying conclusion to Shakespeare’s career in the theatre – as actor, playwright and impresario.

‘THIS IS WHY WE STILL DO THE BARD’S PLAYS — THERE’S TRUTH AND HUMANITY IN ALL OF THEM STILL, IT JUST TAKES THE RIGHT SET OF INGREDIENTS.’ The Sunday Herald Sun 2014 (Henry V)

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Emerging from the period of the four great tragedies, he finds a pacific calm in spinning his so called romances – mature mythological fairy-tales whose profound wisdom is cloaked in music, masque, lyrical verse and occasional slapstick. All dramatic devices are employed to create a total theatrical experience. Above all, these final Romances embrace common themes of love, forgiveness and reconciliation. In the case of The Tempest, Prospero, the great magus, has to learn to overcome his urge to revenge himself on those who have wronged him. Only by letting go of his rage, his status and his magical powers can he leave the isolation of his desert island and rejoin the mainstream of humanity. The serious themes of The Tempest are handled with a light touch, and the lasting impression is of a gorgeous parable replete with music and child-like wonder – an enchanting and magical experience. Hamlet is, of course, the most hardy perennial, a play capable of infinite variations and interpretations. The greatest points of interest in staging Hamlet relate to who is playing the role and who is directing the production. In this case we have two aces up our sleeve: Josh McConville, whose work has thrilled audiences on both stage and screen over the last few years, will bring a new kind of charisma and ferocity to the role, and his partnership with director Damien Ryan is intensely exciting. Damien’s production of Henry V for Bell Shakespeare in 2014 was the culmination of ten years work with this company. As you will see for yourselves, there are all manner of events happening throughout 2015 to celebrate 25 years of achievement. We hope to enjoy the pleasure of your company at many of them. You should also note that our endeavours are not limited to the main stage. That is only half the picture. Our vast Learning programme continues to expand, performing in schools all over Australia as well as on the main stage. Our workshops also continue to reap rich rewards for all who take part in them. The phenomenon that is Bell Shakespeare may not be a miracle, but sometimes it feels like something very close to one. We invite you to share the vision with us and maintain its passion well into the future. Enjoy our 25th season! John Bell AO and Peter Evans Co-Artistic Directors

Season 2015

John Bell as Jaques in As You Like It

As You Like It

Season 2015

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR PETER EVANS

With George Banders, John Bell, Gareth Davies, Alan Dukes, Zahra Newman, Kelly Paterniti, Dorje Swallow,Tony Taylor & Abi Tucker

She loves him and he loves her. But she must dress as a he, and now there’s another her. Passionate and disarming, As You Like It is about a love so grand, our heroine is willing to break all the rules of romance to win the boy. Exiled to the Forest of Arden, Rosalind finds danger and mischief lurking behind every tree. She’s in love with Orlando, but must dress as the boy Ganymede. And so begins a gender bending courtship that shows that true love really does conquer all – even with a bit of cross dressing thrown in. The beguiling and chaotic As You Like It – one of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies – will be directed by Co-Artistic Director, Peter Evans, fresh from a stellar year in 2014 (Tartuffe, The Dream, Intimate Letters). Featuring an inspiring cast, including John Bell as the melancholic Jaques, and the exuberant Zahra Newman (twice Helpmann Award nominated actress) as Rosalind. For anyone who’s ever risked it all for love, you’ll love As You Like It.

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE Previews 21 – 24 February Season 25 February – 28 March CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE, THE PLAYHOUSE Preview 7 April Season 8 – 18 April ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, FAIRFAX STUDIO Preview 23 April Season 24 April – 10 May SPECIAL EVENT – SCRIPT TO STAGE DIRECTOR’S PRODUCTION PRESENTATION SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE 17 February, 6 – 7pm SPECIAL EVENT – LOVE IS BLIND PRE SHOW THEATRICAL SPEED DATING SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 5 March, 6pm (more information on page 17) SPECIAL EVENT – AS YOU LIKE IT GALA SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 27 February, 7.30pm (more information on page 18)

Zahra Newman

Hamlet

Season 2015

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR DAMIEN RYAN

With Josh McConville & Matilda Ridgway

Dark acts result in darker consequences. And there is little that’s darker and more complicated than the act of revenge. A family torn apart by murder, a son burdened with the truth and the task of avenging his father, and a country on the brink of war. Anguish, passion and desperation collide in this tragic telling of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark who is tormented by the impossibility of his dilemma, and who remains one of theatre’s most fascinating characters. Damien Ryan, returning to Bell Shakespeare following the critically acclaimed Henry V in 2014, will deliver a new production of Hamlet, infused with the passion, contemplation and emotion that Shakespeare’s compelling poetry cries out for. Josh McConville (Griffin Theatre Company’s The Boys and Sydney Theatre Company’s Mojo) and Matilda Ridgway (Sport For Jove’s A Doll’s House) will delve into the depths of the complexity, violence, philosophical reflection, madness and maddening seduction of Hamlet.

ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, FAIRFAX STUDIO Preview 14 July Season 15 – 25 July CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE, THE PLAYHOUSE Preview 13 October Season 14 – 24 October SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE Previews 27 – 28 October Season 29 October – 6 December

Josh McConville & Matilda Ridgway

The Tempest

Season 2015

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR JOHN BELL

With Robert Alexander, Matthew Backer, Felix Gentle, Brian Lipson, Arky Michael, Hazem Shammas, Maeliosa Stafford, Damien Strouthos & Eloise Winestock

Brian Lipson & Eloise Winestock

There’s a storm raging within Prospero, almost as violent as the storm he conjures around his remote island. Exiled twelve years earlier, Prospero is a powerful magician, still seething with anger and a desire for revenge having been banished to his island and usurped by his brother Antonio. And now that brother has been stranded on the same island. From such furious beginnings erupts Shakespeare’s magical journey of liberty through redemption. Gripping in its beauty and whimsy, The Tempest is a delightful tale of cavorting spirits, music and merriment, love and loss, and finally reconciliation and forgiveness. John Bell, who has performed in The Tempest three times but never directed it, celebrates Bell Shakespeare’s 25th anniversary by undertaking this enchanting tale. A superb cast, led by Brian Lipson, will capture the lightness and beauty of one of Shakespeare’s last and greatest works.

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE Previews 19 – 20 August Season 21 August – 18 September SPECIAL EVENT – SCRIPT TO STAGE DIRECTOR’S PRODUCTION PRESENTATION SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE 25 August, 9.30 – 10.30pm (post show)

SPECIAL SUBSCRIBER EVENT

Romeo & Juliet WITH THE SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Season 2015

DIRECTOR JOHN BELL CONDUCTOR SIMONE YOUNG

Prokofiev Music from Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare Excerpts from Romeo & Juliet Featuring Bell Shakespeare actors

Image Copyright Nico Hermann. offset.com

In an exciting new arrangement of words and music, we’re delighted to celebrate our 25th anniversary by sharing the stage with the distinguished Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Giving life to the tragic romance of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, Bell Shakespeare’s Co-Artistic Director, John Bell, will direct excerpts from the play, as world renowned conductor Simone Young weaves music from Prokofiev’s thrilling ballet score through the performance. This tale, told in so many ways over the centuries, now comes together in an exciting and unique collaboration. A truly unforgettable romantic experience awaits. You will receive a 10% discount on the price of priority tickets to Romeo & Juliet when adding this concert to your Bell Shakespeare season package.

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, CONCERT HALL Thursday 20 August, 8.00pm Saturday 22 August, 2.00pm Monday 24 August, 7.00pm

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Public Programmes BEHIND THE SCENES, IN CONVERSATION & LOOKING FOR LOVE WITH BELL SHAKESPEARE

Script to Stage

Love is Blind

A DIRECTORS PRESENTATION

PRE SHOW THEATRICAL SPEED DATING

The words and inspiration might come from Shakespeare, but the vision for each of Bell Shakespeare’s productions spring from a team of creatives who pull together all of the theatrical elements of staging, lighting, design, costume and direction. From the script to the stage, our directors, along with cast and creatives will present the provocative ideas and inspiring conversations that contribute to the production you see on stage.

Much in the way that As You Like It delights in love found and missed connections, we at Bell Shakespeare do too! So we’re putting the call out for theatre buffs looking for a friendly play-date, or lovelorn romantics seeking their Romeo or Juliet. The stage is set for us to unite you with true love, or a true theatre going companion. Join us for Love Is Blind, a hosted pre show ‘get to know you’ with other Sydney theatre lovers. Come prepared to enjoy a glass of wine and meet like-minded people, before enjoying As You Like It. Bring business cards or be prepared to share your details on the night. We’re unable to facilitate matches or contact details after the event; however we will provide blank love notes for you to fill out, As You Like It style!

AS YOU LIKE IT WITH PETER EVANS SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE 17 February, 6.00 – 7.00pm THE TEMPEST WITH JOHN BELL SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE 25 August, 9.30 – 10.30pm (post show Q&A)

In Conversation WITH JOHN BELL In 2015, to celebrate Bell Shakespeare’s 25th anniversary, John Bell will take part in a series of conversations ranging from the influence of Shakespeare on contemporary culture, to the history and impact of Australian theatre. We’re delighted to be announcing an exciting programme in 2015.

SPECIAL EVENT – LOVE IS BLIND PRE SHOW THEATRICAL SPEED DATING SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 5 March, 6pm $85 PER PERSON (includes performance and pre show ‘get to know you’) To register for this event, contact boxoffice@bellshakespeare.com.au

Season 2015

Celebrate 25 years with us JOIN US THROUGHOUT 2015 TO MARK OUR MILESTONE AND LOOK TOWARDS THE NEXT 25 YEARS

25th Anniversary Gala Our anniversary year will culminate with an exclusive and anticipated 25th Anniversary Gala on Friday 27 November 2015, celebrating the achievements and impact of Bell Shakespeare over the last 25 years. Join us for a memorable night that will showcase our history and talent; acknowledge the incredible contributions of our supporters; and share our aspirations for the future. All funds raised will go towards our 25th anniversary fund, which will continue to support our programmes and initiatives that are in most need and ensure that this great company continues to remain relevant and accessible for generations to come. Individual tickets and tables of 10 will be available for purchase and formal invitations will be delivered mid-2015. To ensure you receive yours, please mark your interest on your booking form, email us at giving@bellshakespeare.com.au or phone (02) 8298 9019 This event is not to be missed!

As You Like It Syndicate

As You Like It Gala Evening

BECOME PART OF THE ART

BEGIN THE YEAR WITH A BANG

We invite you to be part of our inaugural syndicate programme surrounding the first production of our 25th anniversary year – As You Like It. Becoming part of this group will not only afford you the opportunity to join in exclusive behind-the-scenes events surrounding the production, but your support means that you will be directly involved in bringing the production to life. You will also share these unique experiences with a select group of likeminded individuals who share similar passions. Members will be allocated two places at a number of special events and occasions, including: • Behind-the-scenes rehearsals and Company run • Intimate events with cast and Company, including presentation of design concepts and a special dinner • As You Like It Gala evening To receive further information on the As You Like It Syndicate, please mark your interest on your booking form or email us at giving@bellshakespeare.com.au

To celebrate Bell Shakespeare’s auspicious anniversary, our Co-Artistic Directors will join forces to bring to life one of Shakespeare’s best loved works, As You Like It, as Peter Evans directs John Bell in the first production of our 25th year. To celebrate, we invite you to join us for an exclusive As You Like It gala evening to mark this landmark occasion. Tickets are $250 each and include a $50 taxdeductible donation, in addition to premium seats, followed by an intimate cocktail reception with Peter, John and the cast in the beautiful Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House. Places are strictly limited. To book, select this performance on your booking form, or contact us for more information at giving@bellshakespeare.com.au or on (02) 8298 9019 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Friday 27 February 7.30pm

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Your help at every stage is our future on every stage IN OUR 25TH YEAR WE CELEBRATE...

50,000 04 KMs TRAVELLED EACH YEAR BY THE PLAYERS

JUVENILE JUSTICE RESIDENCIES

1990 2005

NEARLY 100 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS SINCE

4,500 HEARTS IN A ROW PARTICIPANTS SINCE

30 80,000

NEW WORKS THROUGH MIND’S EYE

Over 125 TEACHER & STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED

STUDENTS REACHED EACH YEAR

This is only some of what we’ve achieved over 25 years, thanks to the generosity of our donors. By adding a donation to your booking form, you will help us achieve even more. To find out more visit bellshakespeare.com.au/support or call us on (02) 8298 9019 Data is based on annual average figures

Season 2015

All the world’s a stage 5 REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE IN 2015

Buying a 2015 season package of two or three plays will give you access to exclusive benefits, special subscriber events and first pick of the performances.

Savings on seats Season packages offer cheaper tickets, which can be booked across Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney so you can catch all of our plays at the best prices. Save up to $60 when you buy three plays and up to $35 when you buy two.

Priority access For three months after we launch, only subscribers can purchase tickets. This means you have access to the best seats in the house!

Discounts for family and friends A subscription allows you to purchase additional tickets at discounted rates for family and friends all year round. Or you can always spoil yourself and see a show twice!

Extra benefits You receive one free ticket exchange for each play and access to our Public Programme and Script to Stage With Bell Shakespeare, to take you deeper into the world of our productions. We’re also offering our subscribers free programmes for every show.

Add to your experience A season package gives you other exclusive benefits outside the theatre such as invitations to special events and discounts on products offered by some of our partners. Make sure you’re signed up to receive emails from us to stay informed of latest offers. Visit bellshakespeare.com.au/register QUESTIONS? We’re happy to answer any question, anytime, about our plays, season dates and seating availability or any other ticketing needs. We can also advise you about the best places to park, eat and drink or the best way to get to the theatre on public transport. Contact our customer service team on 1300 305 730 (Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm) or boxoffice@bellshakespeare.com.au

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Take your business centre stage Over the last 25 years, our family of corporate partners has supported Bell Shakespeare to deliver groundbreaking programmes across Australia, while providing unforgettable experiences for clients and staff at some of the world’s most established corporations. ‘BELL SHAKESPEARE IS A LEADER IN THE ARTS AND THE MOST PROFESSIONAL TEAM MANAGING SPONSORSHIPS WE DEAL WITH ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA. THE PEOPLE ARE OUTSTANDING, NOT JUST GOOD.’ Sofitel

Bell Shakespeare is proud to offer first-class corporate partnerships to a number of leading companies, to deliver unforgettable hospitality, innovative marketing activations and impactful corporate social responsibility solutions. A partnership with Bell Shakespeare will enable your company to: • Develop and enhance client relationships • Become part of our VIP network • Reward, retain and invest in your people • Bring your brand to life through year-round, national marketing campaigns • Share your corporate citizenship story with a captive audience For further information, or to discuss ways in which Bell Shakespeare could help you to achieve your business objectives – whether via partnership, corporate membership, or a corporate hospitality package – please contact Amelia Lawrence, Corporate Development Manager on (02) 8298 9071 or amelial@bellshakespeare.com.au

Season 2015

Thank you to our partners LEADING PARTNERS

Regional Communities Partner

MAJOR PARTNERS

Official Wellbeing Partner

National Schools Partner

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Perth Season Partner

Canberra Season Partner

COMPANY PARTNERS

CORPORATE MEMBERS

CBRE COMMUNITY PARTNERS Accommodation Partner

Wine Partner

Legal Partner

Official Catering Partner Sydney

Aesop Community Partner

Public Affairs Advisors

Printing Partner

Paper Partner

Special Event Partner

Digital Partner

Special Event Partner

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS

Bell Shakespeare is supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.

Outdoor Media Partner

The following trusts and foundations’ support enables us to make a genuine impact across the country. Bill & Patricia Ritchie Foundation Collier Charitable Fund E B Myer Charity Fund Gandel Philanthropy Ian Potter Foundation James N Kirby Foundation Limb Family Foundation Mundango Charitable Trust The Pratt Foundation Scully Fund Tim Fairfax Family Foundation Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Weir Anderson Foundation

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

Bell Shakespeare is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Bell Shakespeare Learning Initiatives 2012–2015 is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education.

2015 Season Calendar P denotes preview performance

SOH Sydney Opera House

As You Like It

TUE

WED

24 Feb 7.30pm P SOH

Hamlet

FRI

SAT

SUN

TUE

21 Feb 7.30pm P SOH

22 Feb 7.30pm P SOH

7 Apr 7.30pm P CTC

1 Mar 4.00pm SOH

14 Apr 6.30pm CTC

26 Feb 7.30pm SOH

27 Feb 7.30pm SOH

28 Feb 2.00pm 7.30pm SOH

3 Mar 6.30pm SOH

4 Mar 1.00pm 6.30pm SOH

5 Mar 7.30pm SOH

6 Mar 7.30pm SOH

7 Mar 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

10 Mar 6.30pm SOH

11 Mar 1.00pm, 6.30pm SOH

12 Mar 7.30pm SOH

13 Mar 7.30pm SOH

14 Mar 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

15 Mar 4.00pm SOH

17 Mar 6.30pm SOH

18 Mar 6.30pm SOH

19 Mar 7.30pm SOH

20 Mar 7.30pm SOH

21 Mar 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

22 Mar 4.00pm SOH

24 Mar 6.30pm SOH

25 Mar 6.30pm SOH

26 Mar 7.30pm SOH

27 Mar 7.30pm SOH

28 Mar 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

TUE

WED

14 Jul 7.30pm P ACM 21 Jul 6.30pm ACM

22 Jul 6.30pm ACM

13 Oct 7.30pm P CTC 20 Oct 6.30pm CTC

The Tempest

THU

CTC Canberra Theatre Centre

TUE

21 Oct 6.30pm CTC

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

16 Jul 7.30pm ACM

17 Jul 7.30pm ACM

18 Jul 2.00pm, 7.30pm ACM

19 Jul 4.00pm ACM

23 Jul 7.30pm ACM

24 Jul 7.30pm ACM

25 Jul 2.00pm 7.30pm ACM

15 Oct 7.30pm CTC

16 Oct 7.30pm CTC

17 Oct 2.00pm, 7.30pm CTC

22 Oct 7.30pm CTC

23 Oct 7.30pm CTC

24 Oct 2.00pm, 7.30pm CTC

WED

THU

19 Aug 7.30pm P SOH

20 Aug 7.30pm P SOH

25 Aug 6.30pm SOH

26 Aug 1.00pm 6.30pm SOH

27 Aug 7.30pm SOH

1 Sep 6.30pm SOH

2 Sep 6.30pm SOH

8 Sep 6.30pm SOH 15 Sep 6.30pm SOH

FRI

18 Oct 4.00pm CTC

SAT

SUN

22 Aug 2.00pm 7.30pm SOH

23 Aug 4.00pm SOH

28 Aug 7.30pm SOH

29 Aug 2.00pm 7.30pm SOH

30 Aug 4.00pm SOH

3 Sep 7.30pm SOH

4 Sep 7.30pm SOH

5 Sep 7.30pm SOH

6 Sep 7.30pm SOH

9 Sep 1.00pm 6.30pm SOH

10 Sep 7.30pm SOH

11 Sep 7.30pm SOH

12 Sep 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

13 Sep 4.00pm SOH

16 Sep 1.00pm 6.30pm SOH

17 Sep 7.30pm SOH

18 Sep 7.30pm SOH

WED

15 Apr 1.00pm 6.30pm CTC

ACM Arts Centre Melbourne

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

9 Apr 7.30pm CTC

10 Apr 7.30pm CTC

11 Apr 2.00pm 7.30pm CTC

12 Apr 4.00pm CTC

16 Apr 7.30pm CTC

17 Apr 7.30pm CTC

18 Apr 2.00pm, 7.30pm CTC

23 Apr 7.30pm P ACM

25 Apr 2.00pm, 7.30pm ACM

26 Apr 4.00pm ACM

28 Apr 6.30pm ACM

29 Apr 1.00pm 6.30pm ACM

30 Apr 7.30pm ACM

1 May 7.30pm ACM

2 May 2.00pm, 7.30pm ACM

3 May 4.00pm ACM

5 May 6.30pm ACM

6 May 6.30pm ACM

7 May 7.30pm ACM

8 May 7.30pm ACM

9 May 2.00pm, 7.30pm ACM

10 May 4.00pm ACM

THU

TUE

WED

27 Oct 7.30pm P SOH

28 Oct 7.30pm P SOH

FRI

SAT

SUN

30 Oct 7.30pm SOH

31 Oct 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

1 Nov 4.00pm SOH

3 Nov 6.30pm SOH

4 Nov 6.30pm SOH

5 Nov 7.30pm SOH

6 Nov 7.30pm SOH

7 Nov 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

8 Nov 4.00pm SOH

10 Nov 6.30pm SOH

11 Nov 6.30pm SOH

12 Nov 7.30pm SOH

13 Nov 7.30pm SOH

14 Nov 2.00pm 7.30pm SOH

15 Nov 4.00pm SOH

17 Nov 6.30pm SOH

18 Nov 6.30pm SOH

19 Nov 7.30pm SOH

20 Nov 7.30pm SOH

21 Nov 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

22 Nov 4.00pm SOH

24 Nov 6.30pm SOH

25 Nov 1.00pm, 6.30pm SOH

26 Nov 7.30pm SOH

27 Nov 7.30pm SOH

28 Nov 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

29 Nov 4.00pm SOH

1 Dec 6.30pm SOH

2 Dec 1.00pm, 6.30pm SOH

3 Dec 7.30pm SOH

4 Dec 7.30pm SOH

5 Dec 2.00pm, 7.30pm SOH

6 Dec 4.00pm SOH

2015 Season Booking Form 5. SELECT YOUR SHOWS

1. YOUR DETAILS

As You Like It

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CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE, THE PLAYHOUSE Preview 7 April Season 9 – 18 April ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, FAIRFAX STUDIO Preview 23 April Season 25 April – 10 May

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4. SELECT YOUR PACKAGE SIZE AND NUMBER OF PACKAGES Premium packages are for Friday and Saturdays evenings. All other performances are a standard package. THREE PLAY PACKAGE

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Seniors & Concession

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Under 30*

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$90 x

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SUBTOTALS

The Tempest SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE Previews 19 – 20 August Season 22 August – 18 September

Hamlet ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE, FAIRFAX STUDIO Preview 14 July Season 16 – 25 July CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE, THE PLAYHOUSE Preview 13 October Season 15 – 24 October SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, PLAYHOUSE Previews 27 – 28 October Season 30 – 6 December

*Under 30 subscription packages are only available for performances between Sunday – Wednesday

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6. ADDITIONAL TICKETS

9. DONATE AS YOU LIKE IT

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$60 x

I would like to know more about making a lasting gift through Planned Giving

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10. MAKE YOUR PAYMENT

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All donations over $2 are tax-deductible and enable us to direct funds to where they are needed most: $25

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PACKAGE TOTAL $ PREMIUM

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Thursday 20 August, 8.00pm

$134 x

$117 x

$93 x

$75 x

Saturday 22 August, 2.00pm

$134 x

$117 x

$93 x

$75 x

Monday 24 August, 7.00pm

$134 x

$117 x

$93 x

$75 x

ADDITIONAL TICKETS $ ROMEO & JULIET ADD ON $ AS YOU LIKE IT GALA ADD ON $ DONATION $ PROCESSING & POSTAGE $6.60 including GST GRAND TOTAL $

11. SPECIFIC SEATING REQUIREMENTS Please let us know if you use a wheelchair, require an aisle seat, or have other seating requirements.

8. ADD ON

As You Like It Gala I would like to purchase

tickets for the As You Like It Gala.

7.30pm Friday 27 February 2015 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Tickets: $250 each To purchase this performance as part of a 3 play package, please select 2 plays above, as well as this performance. REQUEST MORE Please send me: A formal invitation for the 25th Anniversary Gala Information about becoming an As You Like It Syndicate Member

12. SUBMIT YOUR FORM Post 2015 Season, Bell Shakespeare, Reply Paid 10, Millers Point NSW 2000 (no postage stamp required) Email boxoffice@bellshakespeare.com.au (for return of scanned forms) Questions? Please call us on 1300 305 730 Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.

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Ask us anything If you’ve got questions, we’ve got the answers. And if you can’t find the answer you need here, call us on 1300 305 730 Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5.00pm. HOW DO I BOOK? Book online at bellshakespeare.com.au or call us on 1300 305 730 or use the enclosed booking form. HOW DO I BUY A SEASON PACKAGE OR TICKETS AS A GIFT? We can arrange a gift voucher for you. Just give us a call between Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5.00pm. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT THE COMPANION DETAILS? If you’re buying for other people, we’d love to be able to give them the same benefits as you. If there’s not enough space on the form, you can attach a separate piece of paper with each of your companions’ details. That way they’ll receive all the benefits of a season package and have access to exclusive offers throughout the year too. CAN I PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS? You can purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate for family and friends for the same performances you’ve selected in your season package and you’ll be seated together. CAN I SIT WITH MY FRIENDS? Of course! Just put your forms in the same envelope or email them to us together. AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A CONCESSION? The concession price is available to Australian full-time students, seniors or current holders of a means-tested Australian pension (Aged Disability, Veterans’ Affairs, Supporting Parent, Health Care Card). You’ll just need to provide proof of eligibility with your booking form. WHAT IS THE TRANSACTION FEE? There is a single fee of $6.60 per booking form to cover postage and handling, no matter how many season packages or tickets you purchase, or how you pay for them. WHAT IS THE UNDER 30 PACKAGE? If you were born in 1985 or later and can provide proof of age, we can give you a discount. Identification may also be required on admission to the theatre. Please note that Under 30 packages are only available for performances

Sunday to Wednesday, are subject to availability and a limit of four additional tickets per transaction. WHAT IF I LOSE MY TICKET? Contact the Bell Shakespeare Box Office on 1300 305 730 to let us know. We’ll organise for a lost ticket voucher to be issued to you by your venue box office on the day of your performance which will be available from one hour before the show. HOW CAN I EXCHANGE MY TICKETS? You receive one (1) free ticket exchange per production with your season package. All other exchanges are $6.60 per transaction. To exchange your tickets, please return them with a note indicating your new date selection to: 2015 SEASON, BELL SHAKESPEARE PO Box 10, Millers Point NSW 2000 Tickets must be received by Bell Shakespeare at least two (2) working days before the original performance date. Any exchange is subject to availability. WHEN WILL SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE? Tickets to individual plays will be available from 8 December 2014. To book, please contact the venue box office in your city: ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE 1300 182 183 artscentremelbourne.com.au CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE (02) 6275 2700 canberratheatrecentre.com.au SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE (02) 9250 7777 sydneyoperahouse.com Season package holders can book discounted additional tickets through the Bell Shakespeare Box Office at bellshakespeare.com.au or 1300 305 730 from 11 September 2014 Single tickets to Romeo & Juliet will be available from 11 October 2014 through the Sydney Symphony Orchestra box office. Visit sydneysymphony.com

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