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Thu 3 Dec 2015 - Sun 17 Jan 2016
CINDERELLA
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Mon 30 Mar - Sat 4 Apr
ARCADIA
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Tue 7 - Sun 12 Apr
PETER PAN GOES WRONG
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Mon 13 – Tue 14 Apr
BALLET BLACK
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Fri 17 – Sat 18 Apr
FOOTLIGHTS
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Tue 21 - Sat 25 Apr
A MAD WORLD MY MASTERS
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Tue 28 Apr - Sat 2 May
THE ABSENCE OF WAR
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Mon 4 - Sat 9 May
DEAR LUPIN
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Tue 5 – Sat 9 May
ROOM ON THE BROOM
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Sun 10 – Wed 13 May
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
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Fri 15 – Sat 16 May
RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY
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Mon 18 - Sat 23 May
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
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Tue 26 - Sat 30 May
ENGLISH TOURING OPERA
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Sun 7 Jun
BBC BIG BAND: THE SOUND OF CINEMA
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Tue 9 - Sat 13 Jun
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
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Sun 14 Jun
LIVE LIVE CINEMA LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
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Tue 16 - Sat 20 Jun
CONSTELLATIONS
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Tue 23 - Sat 27 Jun
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS
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Tue 30 Jun - Sat 4 Jul
ROMEO & JULIET
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THE HISTORY BOYS
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Tue 21 - Sat 25 Jul
MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION
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Mon 17 - Sat 22 Aug
TALKING HEADS
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Mon 24 - Sat 29 Aug
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
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Tue 25 - Sun 30 Aug
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Outdoor Performances)
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Tue 6 - Sat 10 Oct
AN INSPECTOR CALLS
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Tue 27 - Sat 31 Oct
HORRIBLE HISTORIES EDUCATION
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HOW TO BOOK
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assisted performances
Get involved and make the most out of your trip to the theatre with our programme of assisted performances. Please see education page for pre and post show talk information. ARCADIA Captioned Audio Described
Thursday 2 April 7.45pm (including post-show talk) Saturday 4 April 2.30pm
A MAD WORLD MY MASTERS Captioned Thursday 23 April 7.45pm (including post-show talk) Audio Described Saturday 25 April 2.30pm DEAR LUPIN BSL
Wed 6 May 7.45pm
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Relaxed Perf Monday 11 May 1.30pm
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CONSTELLATIONS Audio Described Saturday 20 June 2.30pm THE HISTORY BOYS BSL Wednesday 8 July 7.45pm AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Audio Described Saturday 29 August 2.30pm HORRIBLE HISTORIES Audio Described Saturday 31 October 2pm
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welcome Welcome to our summer/ autumn 2015 season. As we approach the 80th anniversary of our opening I often wonder what our founder, John Maynard Keynes, would make of what we have achieved. Our summer season is a showcase for the very best that the performing arts can offer: from David Suchet to Donizetti, Room on the Broom to An Inspector Calls, we are proud to present a programme that offers something thrilling for everyone. Our building is in better shape than it has ever been, though we still face enormous challenges to keep the Theatre working. Shoehorned into the centre of a residential and commercial block, spread over eight floors and welcoming around 150,000 customers each year, simply staying open is a major achievement. We have built an audience that is amongst the most loyal in the country and that is regarded as a real arbiter of the quality and likely future life of a production. Keynes would be proud of his creation and delighted by how much pleasure it continues to bring to Cambridgeshire residents. Over recent months we have had to think very carefully about how we can continue with the work we do as an independent theatrical charity. We are committed to providing subsidised schools’ tickets, workshops, pre and post show discussions and industry-leading special needs provisions that complement and enhance our world-class and inclusive programme. For the first time in our history we face the coming year without any public subsidy; costs from rent to repairs continue their inexorable rise and we are determined to hold down our ticket prices as much as we can. We are not a commercial theatre and don’t want to have to behave like one. It is therefore essential that over the coming years we continue to increase our income from sources other than direct ticket sales. We will be making much greater efforts
Cambridge Arts Theatre is managed by The Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust Ltd. Registered in England No. 03536370 Registered Charity No. 1069912. Registered Office: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ VAT Registration No. 213 2677 84
to persuade our customers to buy a drink or programme, introducing a tempting food offer and trying to make the maximum possible use of all our spaces. We will be increasing our fundraising efforts to try to obtain funds from supportive individuals, trusts and companies. As part of this drive, sadly, we have had to increase our booking fees by 50p per ticket from the 30th March 2015. We realise that booking fees are seen by some as synonymous with sharp practice and hidden charges; it is, however, now a common and transparent practice across cultural charities as an effective way of raising vital additional funds. If we had to raise the extra 50p per ticket through headline ticket prices, after accounting for the production companies share, royalties, VAT and credit card commissions, we would need to raise ticket prices by an average of £2.50 per ticket. I do hope you can all find something in this programme that will remind you just why we have been able to survive for 80 years and equally why it is important that we all work together to make sure that we will be here for future generations of Cambridgeshire residents. Thank you as ever for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you again soon at Cambridge Arts Theatre. With kindest regards,
Dave Murphy Chief Executive Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward’s Passage Cambridge CB2 3PJ Administration: 01223 578933
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play your part:
become a supporter
Cambridge Arts Theatre is a registered charity, and your donations are needed to keep the theatre open to the whole community. Our mission is to inspire and nurture a life-long love of the performing arts. Around 50,000 people come to children’s and family theatre every year, including 150 schools. Another 100,000 come to see world-class drama, musicals and dance. We operate without public subsidy, so we are hugely grateful to all the generous businesses, individuals and organisations that help us. If you are not already a supporter, please consider making a donation.
You can play your part by:
School Tour June 2013 Photo by Phil Mynott
Joining the Supporters’ Circle
You can join the Supporters’ Circle from £5 a month. To thank you we offer priority booking, newsletters and exclusive offers. To join, go online to www.cambridgeartstheatre.com or contact Laura Rico on lrico@cambridgeartstheatre.com or 01223 578935.
Introducing your business
Cambridge Arts Theatre’s corporate members programme offers corporate entertaining, staff benefits and brand alignment, as well as the chance to support a local charity and landmark. To find out more, contact Nicky Hupe on nhupe@cambridgeartstheatre.com or 01223 578946.
Making a donation
To donate, go online to www.virginmoneygiving.com/charities/camarts, phone the Development Office on 01223 578935 or send a cheque (payable to Cambridge Arts Theatre) to Development Department, Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edwards Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ. 4
CAMBRIDGE ARTS THEATRE IS A REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1069912
With grateful thanks to all of our supporters
SUPPORTERS’ CIRCLE
PRODUCER Adam and Carrie Glinsman; William Topham and Wendy Taylor DIRECTOR
Baroness Cohen of Pimlico; Patrick Harrison; Jeff Iliffe and Keren Williams; David J H Jones; Dave and Adrienne Murphy; Andy Swarbrick; Anonymous (2)
PRINCIPAL
Simon Aldridge; Peter and Gillian Andrews; Stuart and Brenda Evans; Elizabeth Armstrong and Nicholas Golding; Geoff and Sue Ferreira; Laura de la Paz Rico; Roger and Susan May; Professor Hugh Mellor; Rory Morrison-Smith; Anonymous (1)
AND ALL OUR ENSEMBLE AND ACTOR LEVEL SUPPORTERS.
LEAD BUSINESS SUPPORTER BUSINESS SUPPORTERS
HONORARY MEMBERS Bland, Brown & Cole; Davis Langdon LLP; Hannah-Reed Associates; Wates Construction Ltd
FUNDERS
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THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER 2015 – SUNDAY 17 JANUARY 2016
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Join Cambridge Arts Theatre this Christmas for the greatest love story ever told: CINDERELLA. The creative team behind last year’s ‘RIP-ROARING, HEARTWARMING’ (Hunts Post) production of Aladdin return with a fresh new production of the classic rags-to-riches fairy tale. Featuring the Arts Theatre’s trademark blend of songs, laughter, joy and magic this is a festive night out for all the family to enjoy! Buttons is in love… the Ugly Sisters are fighting over a husband… and poor Cinderella is dreaming of a better life. But wishes only exist in fairy tales… don’t they? With a wave of a magic wand, Cinderella is whisked away into a world of charming Princes, glittering ballgowns and dream weddings. Your glass carriage awaits!
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‘A DIZZY, FUNNY, SKITTISH KNOCK-OUT OF A SHOW’ Cambridge News (on Aladdin 2014)
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BSL Interpreted Performance: Sun 6 Dec, 1pm Audio Described Performance: Sat 9 Jan, 1pm
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* The performance on Sat 19 Dec, 11am is a ‘relaxed performance’ specifically designed to welcome people with an autism spectrum condition, learning disability and sensory or communication disorders, and families with very young children. Please see website for further information.
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Discounts: Only one discount applies; no discounts on lower priced seats or the Preview. SCHOOLS’ TICKETS: £11 – AVAILABLE FOR PERFORMANCES HIGHLIGHTED IN RED ONLY. All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee.
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MONDAY 30 MARCH – SATURDAY 4 APRIL ENGLISH TOURING THEATRE AND THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
THE OLIVIER AWARD WINNING COMEDY
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK
BY TOM STOPPARD DIRECTED BY BLANCHE MCINTYRE
!!!! ‘Tom Stoppard’s wonderwork, made for English Touring Theatre, comes whisperingly close to perfection’ THE SUNDAY TIMES
‘Tom Stoppard’s dazzling drama is crammed with so many towering ideas that it induces thrilling intellectual vertigo’
‘One of the most exquisite plays of the 20th century’
THE TIMES
First premiered at the National Theatre, Tom Stoppard’s undisputed masterpiece, Arcadia, is an exciting new collaboration between Theatre Royal Brighton Productions and English Touring Theatre. In a stately home in 19th Century rural Derbyshire, secret desires and professional rivalries take hold of the residents of Sidley Park as Thomasina, a talented pupil, makes a startling discovery well ahead of her time, whilst in the present day academics Hannah and Bernard attempt to piece together the fragments of truth that tell her story. One of the greatest plays of the last century, the Olivier Awardwinning Arcadia explores the delicate relationship between past and present, blending history with actuality as the focus drifts from 1809 to now, and back again. Arcadia was recently voted one of the Nation’s Top Five plays in English Touring Theatre’s ‘My Favourite Play’ poll.
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INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE , THUR 2 APRIL, 7.45PM (INCLUDING POST-SHOW TALK) AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE, SAT 4 APRIL, 2.30PM Touch tour available. POST-SHOW TALK: THUR 2 APRIL 7.45PM
Book if you enjoyed: The Real Thing, Things We Do For Love
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TUESDAY 7 – SUNDAY 12 APRIL
!!!!! ‘Joyful disasters from comedy masters’ LIBBY PURVES, BBC RADIO 4/ THEATRECAT.COM
‘Ridiculously funny. I can’t recommend it enough’ PETER KAY
WINNER: BEST NEW COMEDY Whatsonstage Awards 2014
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society set out to present J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of Peter Pan, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does. As the accident prone thesps embark on a thrilling adventure to Neverland, hilariously disastrous results inevitably unfold. Following their smash hit success with The Play That Goes Wrong which is now playing to packed houses in the West End and was nominated for the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Mischief Theatre Company are back at the Arts Theatre, bringing their hilarious new spin on a timeless favourite to the stage. Don’t miss this daring new laugh out loud comedy. Suitable for everyone, especially adults.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£22.50/£27.50 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
Book if you enjoyed: The Play That Goes Wrong, Noises Off
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MONDAY 13 – TUESDAY 14 APRIL
BALLET
PRESENTS A TRIPLE BILL FEATURING MARK BRUCE’S THE SECOND COMING
BLACK
‘Ballet Black is a company absolutely everybody must see’
‘The company have never looked better’ ZOE ANDERSON, THE INDEPENDENT, 2014
MIKE DIXON, DANCE EUROPE, 2009
Following acclaimed performances in 2014, Cassa Pancho’s company of black and Asian classically trained dancers returns with a stunning new programme. Founded in 2001, Ballet Black has achieved great success and garnered numerous awards, including the 2012 Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for best Independent Company, and a further nomination for 2014.
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The Company is delighted to present a triple bill of exciting works by Kit Holder (Birmingham Royal Ballet) and Will Tuckett (Royal Ballet). Awardwinning choreographer Mark Bruce makes the Company’s newest narrative ballet, The Second Coming; inspired by Yeats’ poem of the same name and also the obscure ambiguities of Grimm’s fairy-tales, Bruce presents a hybrid fairytale filled with beauty and darkness, irony and humour and the content of the human heart.
MONDAY – TUESDAY, 7.45PM £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
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FRIDAY 17 - SATURDAY 18 APRIL
‘The most renowned sketch troupe of them all’ INDEPENDENT
Following the sell-out success of 2014 Cambridge Footlights are back by popular demand with two nights of hilarious new comedy! Cambridge Footlights are the world-famous comedy troupe who first aired the talents of some of the foremost British comedians and actors of this century. Founded in 1880, this university drama society boasts an impressive alumni including Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Trevor Nunn and Peter Shaffer. Join Footlights for two nights showcasing the finest sketches, songs and stand-up from some of the country’s finest student comedians. Early booking is highly recommended!
7.45PM: £10/£15/£20 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
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TUESDAY 21 – SATURDAY 25 APRIL ENGLISH TOURING THEATRE PRESENTS THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRODUCTION OF
By Thomas Middleton Edited by Sean Foley & Phil Porter Director Sean Foley
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‘A disgracefully entertaining evening’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
!!!!! ‘Riotously funny’ DAILY MAIL
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
London’s Soho, 1956. Here, glamour rubs up against filth, and it likes it! The posh mix with musicians, whores and racketeers; virginity is ‘no city trade’, and the dashingly cash-strapped bachelor, Richard Follywit, in pursuit of quick cash and a good time, has to live on his wits… Sean Foley – whose previous hits include the Morecambe and Wise tribute The Play What I Wrote and the West End adaptation of The Ladykillers - turns his comedic brilliance to Middleton’s 1608 comedy. Acclaimed as a ‘whopping success’ (Independent), a cast of nineteen performs Sean Foley’s uproarious update which features a live 1950s-style band, and post-war setting yet remains true to the bawdy spirit of the Jacobean original.
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Following its 2013 hit run in Stratford-upon-Avon, A Mad World My Masters explodes on to the Arts Theatre stage immediately prior to a season at the Barbican.
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE , THUR 23 APRIL, 7.45PM (INCLUDING POST-SHOW TALK) AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE, SAT 25 APRIL, 2.30PM Touch tour available. PRE-SHOW TALK: TUES 21 APRIL, 6.30PM BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON 01223 503333 POST-SHOW TALK: THUR 23 APRIL, 7.45PM
Book if you enjoyed: A Life of Galileo, One Man Two Guvnors, The Changeling
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TUESDAY 28 APRIL – SATURDAY 2 MAY HEADLONG, ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON AND SHEFFIELD THEATRES PRESENT
FROM THE PRODUCERS OF THE SMASH-HIT PRODUCTION OF 1984
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THE GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL, THE SUNDAY TIMES, MAIL ON SUNDAY
It’s now or never for George Jones. The charismatic leader of the Labour Party needs to get out of opposition and into Number Ten. Plagued by a hostile media, beset by divisions in his party and haunted by his own demons, George has three weeks to convince the Great British Public that he’s their man. But how much compromise is he prepared to make? How can you truly appeal to the man in the street from the House of Commons? And which tie should he wear for Prime Minister’s Questions? This funny, stinging political drama is on a timely national tour during the build up to the 2015 General Election. One of England’s foremost writers, David Hare’s work includes the plays Skylight and The Permanent Way and film scripts for The Hours and The Reader. Jeremy Herrin is Artistic Director of Headlong. His work includes the RSC world premiere of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall/Bring up the Bodies, The Nether and This House. Headlong’s recent productions include 1984, Chimerica and Spring Awakening.
‘Essential viewing – Jeremy Herrin’s excellent revival reveals a timeless tragedy about an honourable, if flawed, man.’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee PRE-SHOW TALK, TUES 28 APRIL, 6.30PM BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON 01223 503333
Book if you enjoyed: 1984, Skylight, Amy’s View
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MONDAY 4 – SATURDAY 9 MAY
A BRAND NEW COMEDY BASED ON THE SUNDAY TIMES HUMOUR BOOK OF THE YEAR
“VERY VERY FUNNY” JAMES FOX
sunday times
JACK FOX PRIOR TO WEST END
BY ROGER MORTIMER AND CHARLIE MORTIMER ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY MICHAEL SIMKINS
“We went to a very good midday party at the Herns yesterday where there was a lot to drink and your dear mother took advantage of that fact... A former jockey called Stan Clayton, who breeds budgerigars, was good enough to tell me all about his blood pressure, while a tall lady with an azure wig explained at some length why she loathed her husband so much. Perhaps I am a sympathetic listener; possibly I just lack the energy to move away.”
Adapted by celebrated writer and journalist, Michael Simkins (Fatty Batter, Simkins’s World), this endearing new comedy reveals fresh, undocumented stories of Charlie’s life and his relationship with his father. Two times BAFTA Award winner James Fox, whose extensive film and TV appearances include A Passage To India, Patriot Games, The Remains of the Day and Downton Abbey, stars as Roger Mortimer.
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Playing Charlie Mortimer is Jack Fox, whose television credits include Mr Selfridge, Fresh Meat and Dracula and he has recently appeared in the films Beast, Kids in Love and Theeb.
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£25/£30/£35 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee BSL PERFORMANCE: WED 6 MAY, 7.45PM
Book if you enjoyed: Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense
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PRESS QUOTE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK REVIEW
Father and son James Fox and Jack Fox star in this brand new stage adaptation of the best-selling Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year Dear Lupin, Letters to a Wayward Son in which renowned journalist and author Roger Mortimer’s brilliantly hilarious, often touching and always generous letters to his unruly son Charlie are now vividly brought to life.
TUESDAY 5 – SATURDAY 9 MAY
Illustration: copyright © Axel Scheffler & Macmillan Children’s Books
!!!! !!!! !!!! TIME OUT CRITIC’S CHOICE SUNDAY EXPRESS SUNDAY TIMES Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation of Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler flies into town direct from a smashing WEST END season! How the cat purred and how the witch grinned As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things and all hop on the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups).
TUE 1.30PM & 4.30PM WED 10.30AM & 1.30PM THU 10.30AM FRI 10.30AM & 1.30PM SAT 9.30AM & 11.30AM TICKETS: £12.50 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
Book if you enjoyed: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, The Gruffalo
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SUNDAY 10 – WEDNESDAY 13 MAY
OLIVIER AWARD NOMINEE
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‘This Tiger is the cat’s meow’ THE TIMES
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‘A rare and grrreat achievement’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
A MUSICAL PLAY ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY DAVID WOOD
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!
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SUNDAY, 1.30PM & 3.30PM MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 10.30AM & 1.30PM TICKETS: £12.50
Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road 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!
All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gingerbread Man, BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig.
Book if you enjoyed: The Gruffalo’s Child, Charlie & Lola’s Extremely New Play
For children aged three and above.
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RELAXED PERFORMANCE: MON 11 MAY, 1.30PM (SEE PG 39 FOR DETAILS)
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Illustrations Copyright © Kerr-Kneale Productions Ltd 1968
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JUDITH KERR
FRIDAY 15 – SATURDAY 16 MAY
Richard Alston Dance Company
Proudly celebrating its twentieth year, Richard Alston Dance Company returns to the Arts Theatre with a knock-out new programme showcasing Alston’s superbly skilled choreography. Richard Alston’s brand new piece, Nomadic, connects Romanian gypsy music and electronic sound, exploring deeper the world of his hugely popular Gypsy Mixture. Burning, Martin Lawrence’s latest piece, is inspired by the Dante Sonata of Franz Liszt, played live on stage. It’s an intensely dramatic dance, immediately greeted with rapture by critics and audiences alike. Set to Britten’s masterpiece, Illuminations paints a vivid picture of the wild young genius Arthur Rimbaud. Britten and Alston combine to depict images from the turbulent life of the young poet, visionary and misfit in equal part.
‘So what does it take to have the audience cheering full-throated approval? The Richard Alston Dance Company, that’s what’ THE HERALD FRIDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM £15/£22.50/£27.50 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee PRE-SHOW TALK, FRIDAY 15 MAY, 6.45PM BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON 01223 503333
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MONDAY 18 - SATURDAY 23 MAY
Prior to a West End run, David Suchet will star as Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde’s much-loved masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest.
WITH MICHELE DOTRICE AND RICHARD O’CALLAGHAN
Wilde’s superb satire on Victorian manners is one of the funniest plays in the English language - the delightful repartee and hilarious piercing of hypocrisy and pomposity can still make you laugh out loud. Two bachelor friends, the adorable dandy Algernon Moncrieff and the utterly reliable John Worthing J.P., lead double lives to court the attentions of the exquisitely desirable Gwendolyn Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. The gallants must then grapple with the riotous consequences of their deceptions, and with the formidable Lady Bracknell. David Suchet is one of Britain’s most respected actors on both stage and screen. Best known for his title role in television’s Poirot, his most recent stage credits include Long Day’s Journey Into Night and All My Sons in the West End. Winner of an International Emmy award for his performance in BBC drama Maxwell, he has been nominated for numerous Olivier, Tony and BAFTA awards throughout his career, and was awarded the CBE in 2010. Directed by Adrian Noble, be the first to experience this major new production before it opens in the West End this summer.
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MONDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£25/£30/£35 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
Book if you enjoyed: Hay Fever, The Judas Kiss
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TUESDAY 26 – SATURDAY 30 MAY
ENGLISH TOURING OPERA OLIVIER AWARD WINNER 2014 – OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN OPERA
LA BOHÈME BY PUCCINI
THURSDAY 28 – SATURDAY 30 MAY, 7.30PM
Paris, 1840. On a snowy Christmas Eve, a starry-eyed poet meets a poor dressmaker over candlelight, and instantly falls in love. At first the good times roll. But will their happiness last, or does the bohemian lifestyle come at a price? English Touring Opera tells this most romantic of stories as it was meant to be told, with elegant period costumes and designs inspired by the Paris of the time. With some of the most memorable music in opera, a night at La bohème will lift every spirit and break every heart.
THE WILD MAN OF THE WEST INDIES BY DONIZETTI
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY, 7.30PM
ETO gives the modern UK premiere of this long-lost Donizetti opera, The Wild Man of the West Indies. The story of Cardenio, a wealthy man driven “wild” when he discovers his wife’s infidelity, is based on Cervantes and Shakespeare, but set on a Caribbean island in colonial times. A very rare treat with echoes of The Tempest, it’s not to be missed.
THE SIEGE OF CALAIS BY DONIZETTI
TUESDAY 26 MAY, 7.30PM
The invaders are at the gates and their king is demanding six victims in exchange for sparing the city from destruction. But will the people of Calais agree to the sacrifice? With echoes of Les Misérables, The Siege of Calais is a stirring tale of heroism in the face of defeat, and one of ETO’s most widelyacclaimed productions. Proud, fierce, exhilarating – this is history on stage, in thrilling music. All operas are sung in Italian, with English surtitles.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY 7.30PM: £20/£25/£30/£39 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee PRE-SHOW TALKS: TUE 26, WED 27 AND FRI 29 MAY, 6.30PM
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SUNDAY 7 JUNE
The Sound of CINEMA
Inspired by some of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time, the internationally renowned BBC Big Band and conductor Barry Forgie celebrate The Sound of Cinema. Featuring music and themes from films such as: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Meet Me in St. Louis and James Bond, through to contemporary classics such as John Williams’ Catch Me If You Can soundtrack – all performed in the BBC Big Band’s own inimitable style. The 18-piece band will also be joined by special guest vocalist, Emer McParland, performing songs made famous by the leading-ladies of film music, including Judy Garland, Shirley Bassey and Marilyn Monroe.
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Regarded as one of the world’s finest and most versatile orchestras, The BBC Big Band continues to delight audiences around the world through their broadcasts on BBC Radio and their live performances. The Band has played with stars such as diverse as George Benson, Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Tony Bennett, George Shearing, Michel Legrand, Phil Woods, Joe Lovano, Lalo Schifrin, Michael McDonald, Bob Brookmeyer and Ray Charles.
‘A wonderful band!’ TONY BENNETT
‘They brilliantly continue the tradition of Big Band music. As such they are important, as well as marvelous!’ MICHAEL PARKINSON
7.45PM: £17.50/£22.50/£27.50 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
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TUESDAY 9 – SATURDAY 13 JUNE REGAN DEWYNTER PRESENTS
BY WS. GILBERT AND ARTHUR SULLIVAN
‘Rioutously Inventive’ THE TIMES
‘As brilliant and heretical as Matthew Bourne’s vision of Swan Lake’ WHAT’S ON STAGE
This award-winning and exquisitely funny new take on the much-loved classic The Pirates of Penzance makes a welcome return to these shores after a huge critical and popular hit in Australia when it landed in Cate Blanchett’s Sydney Theatre after a national tour. The tale of a child apprenticed to a band of tender hearted, orphaned pirates was an immediate triumph for Gilbert and Sullivan and remains their most popular and successful work.
‘Magnificent’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
Book if you enjoyed: The Mikado, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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SUNDAY 14 JUNE
P O H S E L T IT L THE
LIVE LIVE CINEMA PRESENTS
S R O R R O H OF
CREATED AND COMPOSED BY LEON RADOJKOVIC DIRECTED BY OLIVER DRIVER The ultimate live cult film experience. LIVE LIVE takes four actors/musicians and pushes their multi-tasking skills to the limit in Little Shop Of Horrors. While Roger Corman’s seminal B-movie classic 1960 film plays on stage, four performers work at break-neck speed to re-voice multiple characters in perfect lip synch whilst playing a brand new score and creating live sound effects. With our stars leaping from piano to guitar, bass to door bell, to that thing that makes the sound of footsteps -this is LIVE LIVE CINEMA’s most dangerous 4-D movie yet. It’s a wild ride - where you gonna look?
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‘Marvellous…catch them while you can’ METROMAG.CO.NZ
‘We clutched each other and screamed like teenagers… exhilarating’ NZ HERALD 7.45PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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TUESDAY 16 – SATURDAY 20 JUNE THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE PRESENTS
!!!!! THE INDEPENDENT, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY TIMES, MAIL ON SUNDAY, TIME OUT, EVENING STANDARD, THE GUARDIAN
Quantum multiverse theory, love and honey. Constellations is an explosive new play about free will and friendship from one of the leading voices in modern British theatre, Nick Payne. Sparked by the first encounter of bee-keeping Roland and scientist Marianne, the boundless potential of their connection leads us through a heart-breaking love story of endless invention. Following sold-out runs at the Royal Court Theatre and in the West End, Constellations tours the UK hot on the heels of a Broadway transfer starring Jake Gyllenhall and Ruth Wilson. Award-winning Nick Payne’s most recent plays for the Royal Court include Art of Dying and Wanderlust. Other credits include Incognito at HighTide Festival, Blurred Lines at the Shed at the National Theatre, The Same Deep Water As Me at the Donmar Warehouse, If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet at the Bush Theatre (and New York). The original creative team restage this hit production including director Michael Longhurst. He also directed Payne’s play If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet for the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York in Autumn 2012 starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Previous credits include Stovepipe (Hightide, National Theatre, Bush) and Remembrance Day (Royal Court Theatre). Running time: 1 hour 10 mins approx. (no interval). Cast to be announced.
‘Playful and pitch-perfect.’ GUARDIAN
‘Packs a real emotional punch. Ingenious and beautiful. Truly stellar.’ EVENING STANDARD
‘Fizzes with invention. Funny, tender and startlingly original.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE, SAT 20 JUNE, 2.30PM Touch tour available. POST-SHOW TALK: WED 17 JUNE, 7.45PM
Book if you enjoyed: Spring Awakening, Love Love Love
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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TUESDAY 23 – SATURDAY 27 JUNE THE CHILDREN’S TOURING PARTNERSHIP PRESENTS
Based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a heart-wrenching tale of an unlikely friendship between two innocent boys. Set during World War II, the story is seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and devastating consequences. Bruno’s friendship with Shmuel takes him from innocence to revelation, revealing the poetic irony that through a child’s eye everyone can appear the same. Brought to you by The Children’s Touring Partnership who have previously produced Swallows and Amazons and Goodnight Mister Tom, this world premiere of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas on stage, promises to be a deeply moving and thought-provoking production.
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‘A marvellous piece of theatre… A must-see’ THE PUBLIC REVIEW TUES: 7PM WEDS: 1.30PM, 7PM THURS: 1.30PM, 7PM FRI: 7PM SAT: 2.30PM, 7PM
ADULTS: £15/£20/£25 CHILDREN: £15 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee POST-SHOW TALK: WED 24 JUNE, 7PM
Book if you enjoyed: Swallows and Amazons, the film, To Kill A Mockingbird
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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TUESDAY 30 JUNE – SATURDAY 4 JULY GLOBE THEATRE ON TOUR PRESENTS
William Shakespeare’s
ROMEO &JULIET
DIRECTED BY DOMINIC DROMGOOLE & TIM HOARE DESIGNED BY ANDREW D EDWARDS COMPOSED BY BILL BARCLAY
‘Summer is all the sweeter for a Shakespeare road trip.’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30
A violent street brawl between their rival families is the prelude to Romeo’s first encounter with Juliet. Despite this, and the fact Juliet has been promised to another, they fall in love. But any plans for their future happiness are cruelly destroyed by renewed violence between their families and tragedy begins to unfold. The world-renowned Shakespeare’s Globe returns to Cambridge Arts Theatre following the success of their productions of Henry V and Henry VI (Parts 1, 2 and 3) with this intimate, atmospheric production that breathes new life into one of the greatest of all love stories.
THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee PRE-SHOW TALK: TUE 30 JUNE, 6.30PM BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON 01223 503333
Book if you enjoyed: Henry V, King Lear, The Taming of the Shrew, Henry VI Parts 1, 2 and 3
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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MONDAY 6 – SATURDAY 11 JULY DAVID HUTCHINSON & PHILLIP ROWNTREE FOR SELL A DOOR THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT
!!!! ‘Shrewdly funny… a vivid propulsive rendering of a 21st century classic’ THE TIMES
“Pass it on boys ... that’s the game I wanted you to learn ... pass it on” Alan Bennett’s comedy masterpiece makes a triumphant return to Cambridge for one week only this summer as part of a major new UK tour. Since it first opened at the National Theatre in 2004 Alan Bennett’s most well-known and best-loved work has gone on to become one of the nation’s favourite plays, winning numerous accolades including the 2005 Olivier and 2006 Tony Awards for Best New Play. Bursting with witty one-liners and thought-provoking questions, a vibrant ensemble cast bring Bennett’s Oxbridge hopefuls brilliantly to life. In their pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university the boys discover the true meaning of education and give their teachers some lessons of their own. This brand new production of The History Boys fizzes with infectious energy and humour. Down to earth, relatable and incredibly funny this is a classic entertaining night at the theatre.
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MONDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee BSL PERFORMANCE, WED 8 JULY, 7.45PM POST-SHOW TALK: WED 8 JULY, 7.45PM
Book if you enjoyed: The Lady in the Van, Single Spies, National Theatre productions
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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TUESDAY 21 – SATURDAY 25 JULY EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM PRESENTS
Sue Holderness and Christopher Timothy in
By Bernard Shaw DIRECTED BY PAUL MILTON DESIGNED BY DAWN ALLSOPP
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“The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.” Vivie Warren, a young Cambridge graduate is horrified to learn that her education and entire luxurious life-style has been financed by her mother’s career in the world’s oldest profession. Due to its frank portrayal of Mrs Warren’s Profession, this groundbreaking play was originally banned in England by the Lord Chamberlain. Written in 1894, it was not allowed a public performance for the next thirty years and during its first performance in New York, the police stopped the play and arrested the cast! Bernard Shaw’s period drama is full of insight and humane understanding and ranks as one of his masterpieces, alongside Pygmalion, Saint Joan and Man and Superman.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee POST-SHOW TALK: WED 22 JULY 7.45PM
Book if you enjoyed: Pygmalion, Thérèse Raquin
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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MONDAY 17 – SATURDAY 22 AUGUST THEATRE ROYAL BATH PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
BY ALAN BENNETT
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DIRECTED BY SARAH ESDAILE
STARRING
STEPHANIE COLE Alan Bennett sealed his reputation as the master of observation and brilliant comic phrasing with this series of ground-breaking monologues, originally filmed for television. This is a rare opportunity to see three of the original Talking Heads, at once darkly comic, poignant and uplifting and widely regarded as modern classics.
A CREAM CRACKER UNDER THE SETTEE
Stephanie Cole stars as 75 year-old widow Doris, obsessive about tidiness and maintaining her independence. Prostate on the floor after a fall, she spies a cream cracker under the settee, which she determines to use as evidence against her incompetent home help. The original production was nominated for three BAFTA awards.
A CHIP IN THE SUGAR
Graham Whittaker is a devoted son whose life begins to unravel when he discovers his aging mother has taken up with an old flame. Alan Bennett himself played Graham in the original production in 1988.
A LADY OF LETTERS
The acerbic Miss Ruddock watches the world from behind her curtains and constantly dashes off letters expressing her ill-informed opinions, one of which pushes her to the brink with unexpected but liberating consequences. Stephanie Cole is one of the UK’s best-loved actresses, the winner of the Best TV Actress at the 1992 British Comedy Awards for Waiting For God and the Best Comedy Performance at the 2012 British Soap Awards for Coronation Street. She starred in the first series of Talking Heads in 1988. Other recent credits include Doc Martin and Still Open All Hours. Her numerous stage roles include A Passionate Woman and The Rivals. Multi award-winning Alan Bennett is one of the UK’s best-loved playwrights. His work includes The Madness of George III, The History Boys, Enjoy, and The Habit of Art. An Associate Director at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Sarah Esdaile has previously directed Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van, Single Spies and Kafka’s Dick.
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£25/£30/£35 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
Book if you enjoyed: The Lady in the Van, Born in the Gardens, Hay Fever
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MONDAY 24 – SATURDAY 29 AUGUST
‘IT WILL HAVE YOU GRIPPED IN YOUR SEATS AND CURLING YOUR TOES IN FEAR’ BBC
COLIN BUCHANAN NEIL STACY DEBORAH GRANT MARK CURRY FRAZER HINES BEN NEALON BILL KENWRIGHT BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S ‘MASTERPIECE OF SUSPENSE’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Agatha Christie Theatre Company, And Then There Were None returns to the stage to follow in the footsteps of the company’s hugely successful productions of Witness for the Prosecution and Black Coffee.
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MONDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25
Starring Dalziel and Pascoe’s Colin Buchanan, Neil Stacy, best known for the hit TV Series Duty Free, Deborah Grant who starred in Not Going out, Peak Practice and Bergerac, TV favourite Mark Curry, Emmerdale star Frazer Hines and Ben Nealon, from ITV’s award winning Soldier Soldier.
All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
A group of 10 strangers are lured to a remote island off the coast of Devon. Upon arrival it is discovered that their host, an eccentric millionaire, is missing… Stranded on the island by a torrential storm and haunted by an ancient nursery rhyme, one by one the guests begin to die… With only the fallen believed to be innocent who amongst them is the killer?
Book if you enjoyed: Black Coffee, The Perfect Murder, Dial M For Murder
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE, SAT 29 AUG, 2.30PM Touch tour available.
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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TUESDAY 25 – SUNDAY 30 AUGUST GLOBE THEATRE ON TOUR PRESENTS
William Shakespeare’sOUTDOOR PERFORMANCES IN THE MASTER’S GARDEN,
Much ado about Nothing
CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE (ENTRANCE VIA FREE SCHOOL LANE)
Claudio loves Hero and Hero Claudio and nothing seems capable of keeping them apart. Claudio’s friend Benedick loves Beatrice and Beatrice Benedick, but (because neither will admit it) nothing seems capable of bringing them together. Only the intrigues of a resentful prince force Benedick to prove his love for Beatrice – by killing his best friend. Driven along by a romance all the more charming for being in denial, Much Ado About Nothing is a miracle of comic and dramatic suspense and gives us, in the bantering Beatrice and Benedick, two of Shakespeare’ s wittiest, most endearing pair of lovers. There will be no seating for these performances, but there will be some limited room for patrons to being their own chairs. This will be allocated on a firstcome, first-served basis and so cannot be guaranteed. There will be limited wheelchair spaces provided. Performances go ahead in all but the most inclement weather conditions so please dress accordingly. Admission will be 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7PM THURSDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 2PM TICKETS £20 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee
Book if you enjoyed: King Lear, The Taming of the Shrew, Eternal Love
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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TUESDAY 6 – SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER THE NATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION OF
J.B. Priestley’s Classic Thriller
Directed by
Stephen Daldry
!!!!! ‘Visually astonishing’ DAILY EXPRESS
From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and Billy Elliot, comes the multi award-winning West End production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls. Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from the National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.
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!!!!! ‘Spectacular. If you haven’t seen it, you must. If you have, see it again’ MAIL ON SUNDAY TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 7.45PM AND SATURDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25/£30 WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, 2.30PM: £15/£20/£25 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee POST-SHOW TALK: FRI 9 OCT 7.45PM
Book if you enjoyed: The Woman in Black, Eden End
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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TUESDAY 27 – SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS
Horrible Histories return with two brand new shows for the perfect half term treat! Groovy Greeks From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! Hold on tight as you gatecrash the Groovy Greeks. Incredible Invaders The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain. Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns! It’s a thousand year journey with Incredible Invaders.
GREEKS TUES 2PM, WEDS 7PM THURS 2PM, FRI 7PM, SAT 10.30AM INVADERS TUES 7PM, WEDS 2PM THURS 7PM, FRI 2PM, SAT 2PM CHILDREN: £15 ADULTS £20 All tickets are subject to a £3 booking fee AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE, SAT 31 OCT, 2PM Touch tour available.
BOX OFFICE: 01223 503333
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education Cambridge Arts Theatre has a diverse range of shows which will supplement and support the national school curriculum. We offer a variety of activities and materials, to support the performances, so the experience doesn’t end with the final curtain.
ARCADIA 30 March – 4 April
Tom Stoppard’s most famous play, Arcadia is brought to dazzling life on stage. Recently discovered to be one of the Nation’s top five plays in a recent and extensive survey. To accompany this production there will be a comprehensive resource pack and workshops, so your students can embrace this modern classic. Suitable for ages 13+
THE ABSENCE OF WAR 28 April – 2 May David Hare’s funny, stinging political drama is strikingly relevant, especially in the build up to the 2015 General Election. There are a range of online resources and a pre-show talk to support this production which will appeal particularly to students of Politics and Drama. Suitable for ages 14+ ROOM ON THE BROOM 5 – 9 May
This magical adaptation of the Julia Donaldon and Axel Scheleffer’s perfect picture book will cast its spell over all the audience. An activity pack will be available to extend your experience of the theatre. Suitable for ages 3 +
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA 10 – 13 May
This much loved children’s story by Judith Kerr is brought to life beautifully in this enchanting production. We will be running a Relaxed Performance (please see access page for further information) of this production. An activity pack will be available to extend your experience of the theatre. Suitable for ages 3 +
RICHARD ALSTON 15 – 16 May
This Award winning dance company are back with their exquisite choreography and talented dancers. Richard Alston Dance Company will be offering exclusive workshops and resources. Ideal for Dance students. Suitable for ages 13+
pre-show talks
post-show talks
A Mad World My Masters The Absence of War Richard Alston ETO
Romeo and Juliet
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Tuesday 21 April 6.30pm
Tuesday 28 April 6.30pm
Friday 15 May 6.45pm
Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 & Friday 29 May 6.30pm
Tuesday 30 June 6.30pm
Arcadia
Thursday 2 April 7.45pm
Constellations
Wednesday 17 June 7.45pm
A Mad World My Masters
Thursday 23 April 7.45pm
Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Wednesday 24 June 7pm History Boys
Wednesday 8 July 7.45pm
An Inspector Calls
Friday 9 October 7.45pm
Mrs Warren’s Profession
Wednesday 22 July 7.45pm
If you would like to discuss the educational resources for any of the shows featured in the brochure please contact Victoria Willingale, Marketing and Education Officer on 01223 578912 or email at vwillingale@cambridgeartstheatre.com.
BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS 23 – 27 June
This moving and thought-provoking adaptation of John Boyne’s best-selling production shows the audience the devastating realities of concentration camps during World War II through the innocent eyes of the eight year old protagonist, Bruno. To accompany this production there is a resource pack to help extend students learning of the production and World War II. Suitable for ages 11+
ROMEO AND JULIET 30 June – 4 July
Shakespeare’s classic story about two star-crossed lovers and their rival families is brought alive by the superb cast from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. A range of resources including in-school GCSE and A-Level study days, workshops and CPD session for teachers and full departments are available to help you get the most out of your experience. Suitable for ages 12+
HISTORY BOYS 6 – 11 July
Alan Bennett’s brilliant play has won over 30 awards and was recently voted as the Nation’s favourite play and is a hilariously funny and exceptionally moving play about the true purpose of education. A post-show talk with the company and a resource pack to enhance students engagement with the play. Suitable for ages 14+
AN INSPECTOR CALLS 6 – 10 October
Stephen Daldry’s multi-award winning play, written at the end of the Second World War and set before the First, An Inspector Calls is a compelling and haunting thriller, perfect for students of English and Drama. An in-depth resource pack will enhance understanding of this brilliant play. Suitable for ages 12+
Panto Wheels Panto Wheels is a scheme, set up by Cambridge Arts Theatre, to help children from culturally and socially deprived areas attend the Christmas pantomime by subsidising the cost of travel and tickets, which can prove prohibitive. For many this is their first experience of theatre and, as pantomime is bright, engaging and fun, it gives a solid foundation for children to develop a relationship with the arts. Engagement with the arts can help children improve their core foundation skills by building confidence and widening perspectives. Many schools also use the pantomime story to inform teaching and learning across the curriculum, helping children encounter subjects, such as Science and Mathematics, in exciting contexts. In our 2014/15 pantomime season the Panto Wheels project helped 2500 children from 14 schools come and experience the magic of Aladdin. To make a donation to help even more children attend the pantomime this year, please contact Victoria Willingale on 01223 578912 or email vwillingale@cambridgeartstheatre.com
If you would like to discuss the educational resources for any of the shows featured in the brochure please contact Victoria Willingale, Marketing and Education Officer on 01223 578912 or email at vwillingale@cambridgeartstheatre.com.
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how to book Following the redevelopment of our Foyer spaces, we now have a new permanent entrance on St Edward’s Passage, where you will find the Arts Theatre Box Office. Please visit us during opening hours to pick up tickets, book for future performances or talk to us about the season. ONLINE
Book online at www.cambridgeartstheatre.com
IN PERSON
Monday to Saturday, 12noon – 8pm including Bank Holidays.
BY TELEPHONE
Monday – Saturday, 12noon – 8pm on 01223 503333
BOOKING FEE
From 30 March 2015, all tickets for the Arts Theatre carry a £3 booking fee in addition to the published prices. The booking fee is essential direct income for the Theatre. Because ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices would not necessarily benefit the Theatre. By adding a booking fee we can ensure that every penny goes directly to the Theatre to help us protect its growth and longevity.
REFUNDS & EXCHANGES
Tickets are not refundable unless a performance is cancelled. Exchanges and resales may be made under certain conditions; please contact the Box Office for details of our policy.
DISCOUNTS
Discounts for customers with disabilities apply to most performances. We also offer discounts on certain performances for over 65’s, groups and schools. Please note there are no discounts on the lowest price seats. Only one discount applies and all discounts are subject to availability. Please check with the Box Office at time of booking for available discounts.
bars
We now have three brand-new bars on the ground, first and second floors of the building. Our Maynard Bar on the second floor has great coffee and wine, comfortable seats and views of the city. We are open 45 minutes before every performance, offering the perfect place to relax, have a drink and meet friends before the show. We run our bars ourselves, so every purchase directly supports the Theatre.
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We look forward to welcoming you soon.
access
The Arts Theatre aims to care for every patron as an individual, on a one to one basis. There are parking spaces for customers with disabilities in 4 locations near the Theatre: 4 on Peas Hill; 2 in Wheeler Street; 7 in King’s Parade and 36 in Grand Arcade car park. If you have mobility requirements, please advise the Box Office when booking tickets so we are able to allocate you the correct space. Mobility scooters cannot be accommodated inside the building. We have four house wheelchairs available for use during all performances. We have a Sennheiser infra-red hearing enhancement system, designed to help DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING patrons both without hearing aids, and for those who have hearing aids with a ‘T’ setting. We are also able to provide headsets and personal induction loops. If you have never used one before, we recommend arriving at the Theatre early so that our Front of House staff can explain how they work. Some of our performances are BSL INTERPRETED. The British Sign Language interpreter will stand to the right of the stage, where they will interpret dialogue, as it is spoken. We also programme CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES; words will appear, as they are spoken or whenever a sound is made, on a screen positioned above or to the side of the stage. For patrons who are BLIND OR VISUALLY-IMPAIRED, we can provide large print cast lists on request. Guide dogs are welcome in the auditorium, please inform Box Office at time of booking, so that they can allocate the relevant ticket. We programme a number of AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES throughout the year; the describer will explain what is happening, visually, on stage throughout the performance and this is relayed through a headset. A pre-show touch tour of the set is often available. We also offer RELAXED PERFORMANCES, specifically designed to welcome people with an autism spectrum condition, learning disability and sensory or communication disorders, and families with very young children.
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The Management reserves the right of admission and the right to offer alternative seating. Cambridge Arts Theatre cannot be held responsible for changes to programmes and casting made by touring companies. Latecomers will be asked to wait for admission until a suitable break in the performance, which may in some cases be the interval. All prices correct at time of going to print.
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