NDT Brochure. Jan - Apr 2016

January – April 2016

Box Office: 01271 32 42 42 www.northdevontheatres.org.uk Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple | Landmark Theatre Ilfracombe Registered Charity number: 1027553

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Welcome and Thanks Alan Dodd, Director Since our charity was formed in 1993, we have never ceased to be delighted, surprised and sometimes awestruck by the support shown to us. As your local arts charity, it’s our aim to continue to present the wide range of shows, classes and events we have the pleasure to provide for North Devon for a long time to come.

We are continually grateful to all those who give their time, energy and financial resources to support us in this aim – we really couldn’t do it without you.

THANK YOU

29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, Rotary International, Steel Charitable Trust, Ilfracombe Round Table, Thomas Westcott Accountants, Clarity Copiers, St James’s Place Foundation, Patricia Routledge Trust, Davie-Barnstaple Trust, Ardwick Trust, Anonymous Trust, D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust and Garfield Weston Foundation.

We are also grateful for the kind financial support of our recent donors: J Gavin, M A Buckingham, G E Baker and all the anonymous donors who generously contributed to our Grow a Talent – Give a Future and Big Give campaigns.

Finally a huge thank you to all our Volunteers (see p34) and our Corporate Partners (see p41), whose support enables our work.

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Using Your Brochure Our concession price, shown in ( ) applies to young people, full time students, under 25s, registered disabled and Job Seeker recipients.

Our family ticket price is per seat for family groups and can be purchased for a minimum of two people, one of which must be a child. Booster seats are available for younger members of the family.

Booking Your Tickets

The m ticket price is for North Devon Theatres’ Members and Supporters. In this brochure alone there are £68 of savings to be made. See p35 for more information.

Queen’s Theatre Boutport Street, Barnstaple EX31 1SY

The yp ticket price is for a young person (16 yrs and under); stu is for full-time students; u25s is for those aged 25 and under.

The symbol is shown where there are Group & School discounts available.

Our Supporters receive a complimentary programme for the shows with this symbol.

This is a guide to the minimum age we feel the show is appropriate for.

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This is the approximate running time for the performance.

Landmark Theatre The Seafront, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9BZ From January to April, the Queen’s Theatre Box Office is open from 10am-4pm and the Landmark Theatre Box Office is open from 10.30am-2pm in January and 10am3pm February to April.

On performance nights the Box Office will stay open until 15 mins after curtain up. On Sundays and Bank Holidays, the Box Office will open 2 hrs before curtain up. The Box Offices will be closed each day between 12.30pm & 1pm except on days when there is a matinee performance. This applies to both venues.

By telephone

On occasion we have educational resource packs available. See our website for more information.

01271 32 42 42

Community bus available. See p34 for more details on our transport scheme.

Our telephone lines are open Mon - Sat as per Box Office opening hours.

Enjoy a Pre-show Bite and drink and pre-order your interval drinks. See p36

Online Choose your own seat and book online 24 hours a day at www.northdevontheatres.org.uk. You can also book tickets through the North Devon Theatres Facebook page.

Recommended family friendly shows (Part of the Family Arts Standards Scheme) Providing Access for All is an essential part of what we do. We welcome all theatre-goers and provide an extensive range of services. Please see our website for full access information or speak to a member of the Box Office team. We welcome comments and suggestions for further improvements.

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In person The Box Office at both our venues is open Mon - Sat.

We’re sorry but tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded and we reserve the right to make alterations to the programme and/or cast. We also cannot be responsible for any consequential loss incurred. See our website or ask at the Box Office for full terms & conditions.

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Best of British Theatre Broadcast to the Landmark Theatre Since its launch in 2009, National Theatre Live has proven to be popular all over the world, with audiences able to access the best that London theatre has to offer.

Many are attracted by the top names and critical acclaim of the productions, whilst others just love the intimacy of the format: all of the impact of a live performance but with the delicacy of close camera work picking up expressions and effects that may otherwise be missed.

At the Landmark you get to enjoy the screenings on stage in a theatre, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience, plus any drinks purchased at the bar can be enjoyed in your seat during the show.

of Coriolanus starring Tom Hiddleston).

We are also proud to present screenings from the Royal Shakespeare Company and other special screened events and are hugely excited to be bringing you titles from the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's year at The Garrick, launching with a special screening of The Winter's Tale, starring Judi Dench, on 19 December.

Most of the screenings are broadcast live but on occasion the performances may be shown later, as an encore or delayed live screening. Sign up to our eNews to keep up to date with all the latest information on screenings coming to the Landmark Theatre.

The National have extended their offer to include collaborations with other venues - including the Donmar Warehouse and Bristol Old Vic - and special re-releases of popular past productions Members of North Devon Theatres can enjoy a (previous examples include the critically acclaimed reduced ticket price for screenings.

Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny (see p35 for details).

Lee Miller and the Donmar Warehouse's production

As You Like It

National Theatre Live When: Thurs 3 Mar, 7pm Shakespeare's glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in 30 years. See p18.

Hamlet RSC Live

Save the date

When: Wed 8 June, 7pm

Further titles in the Branagh Theatre Live Series: Romeo & Juliet 7 July (live screening) and The Entertainer 13 October (live screening).

Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen of Verona 2014) directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy.

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The Winter’s Tale

Branagh Theatre Live (delayed screening) When: Sat 19 Dec, 7.15pm | Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £14.50, m £12.50, stu/yp £11.50  3hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live promises an exceptional series of plays broadcast from London's Garrick Theatre over the course of a year.

The season begins with The Winter's Tale. Shakespeare's timeless tragicomedy of obsession and redemption is reimagined in a new production co-directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, following their triumphant staging of Macbeth featuring Tom Bateman in Manchester and Manhattan.

Judi Dench joins Branagh himself plus a remarkable group of actors.

Jane Eyre

National Theatre Live (delayed screening) When: Thurs 21 Jan, 7pm | Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £14.50, m £12.50, stu/yp £11.50  3hrs 30mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.

This acclaimed re-imagining of Brontë’s masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year; director Sally Cookson now brings her celebrated production to The National, presented as a single, exhilarating performance.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses National Theatre Live

When: Thurs 28 Jan, 7pm | Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £14.50, m £12.50, stu/yp £11.50  3hrs 30mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Following the hugely successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas - broadcast live from the Donmar’s London home; starring Janet McTeer (The White Queen) and Dominic West (The Wire).

In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal in pre-revolutionary France scandalised the world.

Two hundred years later, Christopher Hampton's irresistible adaptation swept the board, winning the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Play. Josie Rourke’s revival now marks the play’s thirty year anniversary.

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Small Town Jones

With Special Guests Wildwood Kin and Peter Bruntnell When: Sat 28 Nov, 8pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50), u25s £8.50  2hrs 50mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

This special one-off concert sees North Devon based singersongwriter Small Town Jones (Jim Jones) launch his new album Sky Down To The Ground, the follow-up to his successful last album, Freight Ships.

This is a unique chance to hear Jim and his brilliant band playing all the new songs as well as songs from his earlier albums.

‘Annoyingly good… powerful stuff, absolutely beautiful!’

Dermot O’Leary (BBC Radio 2)

Lunchtime Classical Concert When: Fri 15 Jan, 12.30pm | Genre: classical Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £7, u25s £4  55mins

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Kim Brewer, piano This distinguished pianist, born and educated in Bideford, won scholarships to the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music in London and continued his studies with Gary Graffman in Philadelphia and Earl Wild in New York. In Britain he has performed at the Wigmore Hall and many other venues.

Raising funds for Dartington (North Devon) Trust Young Musicians’ Support.

Schubert: Impromptu Op. 90 No 3 Chopin: Sonata in B flat minor Op.35 Granados: Goyescas: Beauty and the Nightingale Liszt: Tarantella Annees de Pelerinage: Venezia e Napoli

Vampires Rock Ghost Train The Classic Rock Spectacular

When: Fri 29 Jan, 7.30pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £25  2hrs 20mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

After 12 years and over a million tickets sold, Steve Steinman returns as Barron Von Rockula in the all new Vampires Rock Saga, The Ghost Train.

Along with Steve Steinman, is a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band who blast their way through some of the greatest ever classic rock anthems including: We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart and many more!

‘Fantastic, sexy, very funny, and fabulously over the top show’ Nottingham Post

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Sinfonia Classica

International Concert Series Spirits and Spiritual When: Thurs 4 Feb, 7.30pm | Genre: classical Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: stalls/dress circle £22.75 (£20.75), m £18.75, front stalls/upper circle £20.75 (£18.75), m £16.75, u25s £5 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Tasmin Little, violin Our resident orchestra welcome back multi-award winning Tasmin Little, one of today’s leading international violinists.

She has performed on every continent in some of the most prestigious venues of the world, including Carnegie Hall, Musikverein, Concertgebouw, Philharmonie Berlin, Vienna Konzerthaus, South Bank Centre, Barbican Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Lincoln Center and Suntory Hall.

Tasmin is an exclusive recording artist for Chandos Records.

Her recording of the Elgar Violin Concerto with Sir Andrew Davis and the Royal National Scottish Orchestra garnered outstanding critical acclaim and was awarded the Critic’s Choice Award in the 2011 Classic BRIT Awards.

Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Oboes in D minor RV535 Mozart: Violin Concerto No.4 K.218 Liszt: A Prayer to the Angels Haydn: Symphony No.55 Schoolmaster

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Our House

Performed by the students of Ilfracombe Academy When: Wed 3 – Fri 5 Feb, 7pm | Genre: musical | Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £10 (£6), family £7  2hrs 20mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Written By Tim Firth Following last year’s successful performance of Grease, students from Ilfracombe Academy are back with their latest school production.

The classic story of boy meets girl receives a North London treatment and shows how all choices have a consequence.

Featuring many classic Madness tracks, get taken into a world of dark and light, good and bad, right and wrong. Come along, sing along and support the talented young people of Ilfracombe Academy.

T.Rextasy

I Love to Boogie When: Fri 5 Feb, 7.45pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £20.50 (£19), m £17.50, u25s £15.50  2hrs 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

T.Rextasy are the only band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan’s Catalogue Management, and officially recognised as the world’s No.1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of them all, Marc Bolan of T.Rex. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer, T.Rextasy performs a powerful and mesmerising presentation of Marc Bolan’s rock and pop anthems.

If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you.

Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends When: Sat 6 Feb, 7.45pm | Genre: folk | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £23  2hrs 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Down on the harbour front of the tiny fishing village of Port Isaac, the authentic sound of the shanty can be heard loud and clear via the mighty, brawny chorale of The Fisherman’s Friends.

Unusually for a singing group, each member will take the lead.

At their regular summer sessions, they stand in a line and each leads a song, from one end of the line and back again, giving them a huge variety of sound and song, drawing from a repertoire reaching back 200 years embracing songs and shanties, not only from Cornwall, but Liverpool, Ireland, Africa, the West Indies, and America.

Did you know we offer Work Experience and Arts Awards for local young people?

For details please contact Phoebe Mallows on 01271 86 92 22 or phoebemallows@northdevontheatres.org.uk

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Whitney

Queen of the Night When: Fri 12 Feb, 7.45pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £22.50 (£20.50), m £19, u25s £18  2hrs 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award- winning production features a stellar line-up with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney.

Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, Saving All My Love, I Will Always Love You, and many more, this show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever!

Romesh Ranganathan Irrational

When: Sat 13 Feb, 8pm | Genre: comedy Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £15.50 (£13.50)  2hrs

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Romesh Ranganathan is back on tour with a brand-new show exploring the rationality of his world view. Irrational will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them.

Romesh has come a long way since quitting his career as a maths teacher making a real name for himself appearing on shows that include Live At The Apollo, Jack Dee’s Help Desk, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, Play To The Whistle, The Jonathan Ross Show, Alan Carr Chatty Man and most recently Taskmaster.

‘Ranganathan's punchlines are sharper and funnier than many of his peers.’ The Guardian

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The Landmark Wedding Fair When: Sun 7 Feb, 10am-5pm | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: free admission The Landmark Theatre is now licensed for weddings and at our Wedding Fair will showcase why our venue is the perfect place to have your special day.

Joining us will be a variety of stallholders who can help get you started on planning the most important day of your life. There will be photographers, cake makers, wedding dress suppliers, and, our expert team will be on hand all day to answer any questions you may have.

Whether you want a small, intimate, sunset wedding overlooking the sea or something more theatrical, we can cater to any event. See p40 for more details or visit our website.

North Devon Sinfonia Barnstaple Fair

When: Sat 13 Feb, 8pm | Genre: classical | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £13, u18s free  1hr 45mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

North Devon Sinfonia return for their annual Queen’s Theatre concert and this year they have a local flavour to their musical offering from local composer, Nigel Brooks, entitled Barnstaple Fair.

This ballet suite composed for an orchestra was originally written for Sadler’s Wells and was premiered by the BBC Concert Orchestra. It is long overdue that the good people of Barnstaple enjoy this effervescent work on their home turf; do come and join us for all the fun of the fair.

North Devon Gang Show When: Wed 17 – Sat 20 Feb, 7.15pm | Genre: family Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £10 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The Gang is back ready to entertain you, in their 37th annual show, with a variety of singing, dancing, comedy sketches and non-stop action packed entertainment from start to finish.

Another brand-new original show, with hints of nostalgia and tongue-in-cheek wit.

A production for all the family; come and join us for an evening you'll talk about until the 2017 Gang Show.

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Broken

Performed by Motionhouse When: Fri 19 Feb, 8pm | Genre: dance | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £17.50, (£16), m £15, stu/yp £10  1hr 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Broken erupts onto the stage in an adrenaline filled multimedia spectacle. This awe-inspiring show has something for everyone. Athletic contact work, spectacular acrobatics and a gripping narrative combine with a revolutionary set design, an amazing musical soundtrack and digital imagery that melds with the performers as they move. Broken is guaranteed to wow audiences of all ages.

Broken examines our precarious relationship with the earth.

Hanging in suspense and scrambling to safety, the dancers negotiate the cracks and craters of this world of illusions where nothing is quite as it seems.

The narrative element of Broken makes the show highly accessible and is ideal for families and school groups. It is a must-see for dance and theatre students, but also for pupils interested in art, digital imagery, motion graphics, graphic design and physical education.

Motionhouse Dance Theatre will be holding a 5 day residency from 15 – 19 Feb. See p39 for more information.

Photography: Katja Ogrin

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We are so fortunate to be able to bring quality artists and workshops for local audiences and young people to enjoy.

If you can help support our artistic aims, please make a donation online or at our Box Office today.

u.dance in North Devon When: Sat 20 Feb, 7pm | Genre: dance | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £8, yp £6.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Join us for our celebration of young people's dance in North Devon. This is a chance to share some of the different styles of dance that are enjoyed in our region in a non-competitive and uplifting performance. Dance in Devon and North Devon Theatres are passionate about young people dancing and the energy and commitment they invest.

See p39 or visit our website if you wish to be involved in this community project.

Photograph: Kevin Clifford

That’ll Be The Day 30th Anniversary Special

When: Sun 21 Feb, 7pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £24.50  3hrs 10mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns with another opportunity to see its 30th Anniversary Special.

The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy.

Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers who are ready to party.

‘This show just gets better and better’ The Telegraph

The Circus of Horrors Welcome to the Carnevil

When: Wed 24 Feb, 7.45pm | Genre: variety | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £27.50 (£24.50), m £22, u/c £19.50  2hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The show that stormed into the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, and is now a West End smash hit, is back to mark its 21st anniversary in spectacular style.

The latest incarnation is set in Victorian London. Jack the Ripper is still at large and this was the age of the Freakshow.

The story twists and turns with grisly murders and sensational shocks, all interwoven with some of the greatest and most bizarre circus acts on earth, performed by an almighty cast and the devil driven rock 'n’ roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors from Hell.

Early Bat Ticket £24.50 for tickets purchased before 24 Dec 2015.

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Russell Kane

Right Man, Wrong Age When: Thurs 25 Feb, 8pm | Genre: comedy Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £17.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Are you 16-years-old, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Or maybe you’re full-on 80 years, with the heart of three oxen and the sex drive of a bonobo chimp. Don’t worry: this is normal. No one is ever the ‘right’ age - it's the beauty and the curse of being a real person.

In this brand new show, Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringly-funny, award-winning stand-up performance about growing up, growing down, and why farts will always be funny.

West Side Story

Performed by students of West Buckland School When: Thurs 25 – Sat 27 Feb, 7.30pm | Genre: musical Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £13.50, family £12.50 (max 4)  2hrs 45mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

This iconic musical, first directed in 1958, remains as timeless as Romeo and Juliet, the story on which it is based. Full of wellknown songs such as Tonight and Cool, this production promises to be a visual spectacular of exciting choreography performed with the energy only a school group can bring to the stage.

La Bohème by Puccini

Performed by Swansea City Opera When: Sat 27 Feb, 7.30pm | Genre: opera Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: stalls/dress circle £23.40 (£21.40), m £20.80, upper circle £20.80 (£18.80), m £16.80, u25s £11 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

We are delighted to welcome back the critically acclaimed Swansea City Opera, who are setting their production of La Bohème in war torn 1940’s Paris. Sung in English and accompanied by chamber orchestra, don’t miss this opportunity to hear Puccini’s shimmering concoction of soaring vocal lines and lush orchestral melodies.

Pre-performance Talk by Artistic Director, Brendan Wheatley 6.15pm-6.45pm | Gallery Café | £3, m £1 (includes complimentary glass of wine or soft drink/tea/coffee)

High Tea and Harmony

Presented by North Devon Theatres’ La La Voices When: Sun 28 Feb, 4pm | Genre: music Venue: Landmark Pavilion | Tickets: £10  1hr 30mins

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

This musical concert is performed by North Devon Theatres’ community choir, La La Voices with an accompanying high tea.

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As You Like It

Lunchtime Classical Concert

When: Thurs 3 March, 7pm | Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £14.50, m £12.50, stu/yp £11.50  4hrs

When: Fri 11 March, 12.30pm | Genre: classical Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £7, u25s £4  55mins

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road, Macbeth at MIF) as Rosalind.

The Trio Isimsiz was formed in 2009 at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. However, all three members of the trio enjoy great success individually. Erdem Misirlioglu was a Concerto Finalist in the BBC Young Musicians Competition; Pablo Hernán Benedí is a member of the Chiaroscuro Quartet and Michael Petrov represents the UK in the European Concert Halls Organisation Rising Star series.

National Theatre Delayed Live Screening

With her father in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives and journey into the Forest of Arden.

There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation as she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love.

This delayed live screening is part of National Theatre Live – the best of British theatre broadcast to venues worldwide.

Trio Isimsiz

Schubert: Notturno Dvorak: Piano Trio in F Minor Our lunchtime concerts are of the highest quality and aim to raise funds for Dartington (North Devon) Trust Young Musicians’ Support.

Here Be Monsters

Presented by Mayflower Productions and Belfield & Slater Musicals When: Sat 12 March, 2pm & 4.30pm | Genre: family Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £13.50, family £11, yp £10.50  1hr Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Based on the book by Jonathan Emmett Written and Directed by Robin Belfield Composition and Musical Direction by Simon Slater Ahoy there young sailors and all aboard to join the villainous Captain Cut-Throat and his fearsome crew! With anchor up prepare for a sea-faring adventure packed full of songs, interactive fun and surprises in this exciting, brand new stage adaptation of the hit children’s book Here Be Monsters.

This action-packed new musical adventure, performed by five talented actor musicians, is set to delight family audiences with its mixture of magical story-telling, original music and thrills galore!

‘An ideal first visit for young children’ Mums in the Know Text copyright © Jonathan Emmett 2013 Illustration copyright © Poly Bernatene 2013 First published 2013 by Macmillan Children’s Books

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Breabach When: Fri 11 March, 8pm | Genre: folk | Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £16 (£14), m £13.50, u25s £10.50, yp £8.50  1hr 50mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Voted Best Live Act 2013 and Best Folk Band 2012 at the Scots Trad Music Awards and twice nominated Best Band at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards; Scottish five-piece Breabach deliver a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music that has earned them international recognition on the world and roots music scene as one of the UK’s most dynamic and exciting bands.

Breabach unite the talent of Calum MacCrimmon (pipes/whistles/bouzouki/vocals), Ewan Robertson (guitar/ vocals), James Mackenzie (pipes/flute/whistles), Megan Henderson (fiddle/vocals/step dance) and James Lindsay (double bass). Since launching their career as winners of the Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections in 2005 the band have steadily moved from strength to strength, picking up accolades and performing at esteemed events along the way. The 2016 release of their fifth studio album Astar sees them reaching new levels of their musical ambition and maturity.

‘Breabach once again displayed all the artfulness, ambition and imagination that set them so decisively apart from the pack.’

Scotsman ★ ★★★★

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Fascinating Dillie Keane

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When: Sat 12 March, 7.30pm | Genre: comedy Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £22.50, m £20 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Dillie Keane takes a short break from her Fascinating gal pals to present her first solo show in 557 years.

With brand-new tunes, grand old favourites, gorgeous songs of love and hilarious songs of utter wickedness, Dillie will break your heart, mend it again and have it sent to the cleaners for pressing; and she’ll give you her recipe for chutney while she’s at it.

‘Keane, whose piano-playing remains as sprightly and inventive as ever, prompts gales of laughter with merely the raising of a quizzical eyebrow.’ ★★★★★ The Times

Dracula: The Kisses

Presented by Scary Little Girls When: Thurs 17 March, 8pm | Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £13.50 (£12), m £11, u25s £9  2hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Dracula: The Kisses is a wildly entertaining romp that explores sexuality, religious values, politics and feminism, without compromising on the daft, dark fun that is quintessential Dracula.

With a lush and lavish, steampunk design and an all-female cast of nine, this vividly drawn adaptation is enriched with a wealth of new material, making the story both hauntingly familiar yet utterly unpredictable as this gothic classic takes off in unexpected and unimaginable directions.

‘Excellently judged’ The Telegraph

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Old, Bold and Won’t be Told Presented by Ilfracombe’s Studio Theatre

When: Fri 18 March, 7.30pm Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Pavilion Tickets: £10  1hr 50mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Devised and directed by Cecily Blyther Marking Women’s History Month An enthralling story based on many of Shakespeare’s characters, female and male. Domestic abuse, as depicted in The Winter's Tale, informs the backdrop of this play, which has been developed and rehearsed with support from the Royal Shakespeare Company. A treasury of scenes depicting bold women in particular. See how many characters and plays you recognise. Come and be thrilled – if not overwhelmed.

Mark Steel

Who Do I Think I Am? When: Sat 19 March, 8pm | Genre: comedy |Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £16.50  2hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

It never really bothered me that I’d never met my mum.

It never occurred to me I needed to meet her to ‘find out who I was’, as it didn’t seem likely I’d discover I was someone different to who I thought I was.

Could it turn out I was three stone lighter than I thought, or I spoke Italian or supported Arsenal or had a fear of Liquorice Allsorts?

But after the birth of my own son, I realised it’s quite an event to have a child, and she may well remember giving birth to me, and maybe even the adoption.

See Mark Steel in his newest stand up show, a surprising and enthralling story told with aplomb.

‘He has got an amazing tale to tell’ ★★★★ The Guardian

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'The packed theatre loved every minute' ★★★★ Liverpool Echo

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When: Mon 21 – Sat 26 March, eves 7.45pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm Genre: drama | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: Mon–Thurs eves: Stalls/DC £25.50 (£24.50), m £21.50, UC £23.50 (£22.50), m £19.50, Fri & Sat eves: Stalls/DC £28.50 (£27.50), m £24.50, UC £25.50 (£24.50), m £22.50, Thurs mat: £19.50, m £17.50, Sat mat: £23.50, m £19.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present a lavish new production of a classic Miss Marple mystery.

“A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October the thirteenth, at little Paddocks – at six-thirty p.m.”

The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock.

Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer...

Both Judy Cornwell and Diane Fletcher have distinguished careers spanning over 50 years on stage and screen. Judy Cornwell is probably best known for her much loved portrayal of Daisy in the hugely successful TV sit-com Keeping Up Appearances, while Diane Fletcher is forever immortalised as Elizabeth Urquhart in House Of Cards. They are joined by Tom Butcher (PC Steve Loxton in The Bill and Dr Marc Elliott in Doctors), Sarah Thomas, who played Glenda Wilkinson in Last Of The Summer Wine for 24 years, Rachel Bright (Eastenders’ Poppy Meadow), Dean Smith (Waterloo Road / Last Tango In Halifax) and a full supporting cast.

Turn to p35 to see how you can meet the cast and have your photo taken with them.

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The Elvis Years The Story of the King

When: Sun 20 March, 7pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £21.50, m £18, u25s £16.50  2hrs 25mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley.

With a top line-up of actor-musicians, multiple costume changes and nostalgic film footage, this glittering production charts the musical and emotional highs and lows of Elvis’ amazing journey from poor truck-driving teenager from Tupelo, Mississippi through the army, Hollywood and finally the legendary Las Vegas concerts.

‘The best Elvis since Elvis’ Donna Presley

The Landmark Easter Craft Fair When: Sun 27 March, 10am to 5pm | Genre: family Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: free admission Come along to our Easter Craft market where local crafts people and artists will be selling their high quality, locally made crafts.

Our Rendezvous Café will be serving traditional Sunday roasts.

If you would like a stall (traders and the public welcome), email Ellie Denyer at ellie.denyer@northdevontheatres.org.uk or telephone 01271 86 56 55

Speed Crafting

Organised by Friends of North Devon Theatres’ Trust When: Wed 30 March, 6.45pm | Venue: Gallery Café Tickets: £12.50 Get crafty! Choose three crafts from those on offer (details available on our website or visit the Box Offices to see samples of the crafts available to make) and learn how to create beautiful handmade crafts.

All proceeds from this fundraising event, run by our Friends, support North Devon Theatres’ Trust.

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Matthew Hunt, Guy Johnston & Tom Poster International Concert Series Spirits and Spiritual When: Tues 29 March, 7.30pm | Genre: classical | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: stalls/dress circle £22.75 (£20.75), m £18.75, front stalls/upper circle £20.75 (£18.75), m £16.75, u25s £5 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Matthew Hunt, clarinet Guy Johnston, cello Tom Poster, piano One of Britain's leading clarinettists, Matthew Hunt is a distinctive musician, renowned for the vocal quality of his playing and his ability to communicate with audiences. He holds the position of solo clarinettist with the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, and as an orchestral musician, Matt is a regular guest principal with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.

Guy Johnston is a British cellist who rose to prominence after winning the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition in 2000, where he notably broke a string playing Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1. He has subsequently enjoyed a successful international career as a soloist and chamber musician and has performed concertos with leading British orchestras.

Tom Poster is internationally recognised as a pianist of outstanding artistry and versatility, equally in demand as a soloist and chamber musician across an unusually extensive repertoire. His winning accolades include: first prize at the Scottish International Piano Competition, the Ensemble Prize at the Honens International Piano Competition and the keyboard sections of the Royal Over-Seas League and BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition.

Bruch: Pieces for Clarinet, Cello & Piano Op.83.

Beethoven: Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano in B flat Op.11 Brahms: Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano in A minor Op.114 TICKETS www.northdevontheatres.org.uk | 01271 32 42 42

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An Evening with LULU When: Thurs 31 March, 7.30pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £39.50, VIP £90.50  1hr 50mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

The incredible Lulu still has plenty to shout about and is back with another fantastic tour. The Grammy-nominated singer will be performing hits from her 50 year career, such as To Sir With Love, The Man Who Sold The World, Relight My Fire, and of course, Shout.

As well as performing songs from some of her musical heroes, such as soul legends Ray Charles and Otis Redding, she will also be taking us on a musical journey recalling personal anecdotes, song writing experiences, and other entertaining stories. ****Tickets for this show are selling very quickly****

The Sensational 60’s Experience When: Sat 2 April, 7.30pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £28.50, upper circle £26.50  3hrs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Starring Herman’s Hermits, Chris Farlowe, Steve Ellis the voice of Love Affair, Union Gapuk, New Amen Corner, this brand-new 60s music extravaganza is hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie and The Dreamers.

With over 25 hits performed, step back in time and relive the past during an evening true to the 60s when pop music was at its very best.

Legally Blonde the Musical Presented by Atlantic Coast Theatre When: Wed 6 – Sat 9 April, eves 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Genre: musical | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £14.50 (£13.50), yp £10, Sat mat £12, yp £9 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

After the success of last year’s production of The Addams Family, Atlantic Coast Theatre return with Legally Blonde the Musical - based on the hit MGM movie.

This energetic and funny musical follows sorority president Elle Woods on a mission to find love at Harvard Law School.

After discovering how the law can be used to help others, she uses her new found skills to defend a workout-queen in a murder trial, defying the odds and proving that pink can save the day!

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Performed by North Devon Theatres’ Make the Move students, Dr. Seuss's best-loved characters collide and cavort in this unforgettable musical caper.

When: Fri 1 & Sat 2 April, Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm | Genre: musical Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £12.50, family £10, yp £9.50 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favourite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza.

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many ‘thinks’. Horton's challenge is twofold - not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.

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Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

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Book by

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Music by

Lyrics by

Stephen Flaherty Lynn Ahrens

Co-Conceived by

Based on the works of

Eric Idle

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This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

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Dinosaur Zoo Meet the T-Rex When: Thurs 7 & Fri 8 April, 1.30pm and 4.30pm (both days) Genre: family | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: Row A-C* all seats £16.50, other rows £14  50 mins + 15 min post show 'meat and greet' with the dinosaurs Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Do you dare to get up close and personal with the dinosaurs?

Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Zoo returns to the Landmark Theatre, with a new friend; introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage.

Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show.

But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem…

Direct from the West End, this international hit show offers guaranteed fun for all the family ages. ★★★★ ‘PUPPET-TASTIC! Thoroughly entertaining. A delight’ Time Out

Photographs: Alastair Muir

*Rows A-C are in the 'danger zone' (no children will be eaten.)

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Photography: Neda Navaee

Sinfonia Classica

International Concert Series Spirits and Spiritual When: Tues 12 April, 7.30pm | Genre: classical | Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: stalls/dress circle £22.75 (£20.75), m £18.75, front stalls/upper circle £20.75 (£18.75), m £16.75, u25s £5 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Freddy Kempf, piano Petri Aarnio, Director One of today’s most successful and gifted pianists makes a welcome return to the Queen’s Theatre, joining our resident orchestra for the International Concert Series finale.

Freddy Kempf came to national prominence in 1992 when he won the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition following a memorable performance of Rachmaninov’s Paganini Variations.

Today he is one of the most important young classical artists on the world stage. He has since performed at the very highest level, including most recently with the Philadelphia Orchestra, St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, CBSO, San Francisco Symphony, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Schubert: Overture in C minor Mozart: Piano Concerto No.13 in C K.415 Grieg: Holberg Suite Chopin: Andante spianato & Grand Polonaise

We are very proud to present internationally acclaimed artists here in North Devon as part of our Classical Season.

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The Cavern Beatles When: Fri 15 April, 7.45pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £18.50  2hrs 20mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution.

A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

In February 1961 The Beatles made the first of their 292 appearances at the now legendary Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool.

Exactly 55 years on, The Cavern Beatles, fully endorsed and licensed by the same club, is embarking on a new era in their remarkable history.

The Cavern Beatles’ attention to detail and accuracy produces a fully authentic representation of the hits and album tracks we know and love, played on genuine 1960s instruments just to add even more realism. Drawing on an extensive repertoire of hits and album tracks, the band perform their entire show completely live, using no backing tracks.

With their widespread appeal being more apparent than ever in the varying age groups that continue to follow the band, The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as you are ever likely to get.

Tap Factory Tap Dance at its Best When: Wed 20 April, 7.45pm | Genre: dance Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £22, m £20, u25s £15 Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

World on Stage and UAU International are proud to be returning this world-class production to the UK direct from a world tour.

A dazzling and amazing dance spectacular and cirque experience.

Tap Factory will amaze and delight the audience, using many genres of dance in a contemporary urban setting. A breathtaking, show stopping sensation of a show featuring the world’s best tap dancers and international musicians who effortlessly blend the art of dance, percussion, comedy, and acrobatics to set your pulse racing.

Urban, tap dance, hip hop, comedy, aerial acrobatics.

Audiences will be amazed and thrilled by this high-octane spectacular show.

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Dylan Moran Off the Hook When: Mon 18 April, 8pm | Genre: comedy | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £26.50 (£24.50)  1hr 50mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Off the Hook is a hilarious glimpse into Moran’s unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life, all delivered with poetical panache.

Due to overwhelming demand following his recent sell-out tour, Dylan Moran, star of Black Books, Shaun of the Dead and Calvary, brings his latest show, Off the Hook, to Barnstaple.

The Friends’ Fashion Show Organised by the Friends of North Devon Theatres’ Trust When: Wed 27 April, 6pm (doors open) | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £5 Spring into summer with the new clothes collection from BHS, for ladies, men and children; also featuring clothing from Wallis and Dorothy Perkins.

All proceeds from this fundraising event, run by our Friends, support North Devon Theatres’ Trust.

More details available from our website.

The Spirit of Ireland When: Thurs 28 April, 7.45pm | Genre: dance Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £19.50, m £18  1hr 50mins

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Long before there was Riverdance or Lord of the Dance, The Spirit of Ireland was Ireland’s first national and international success story.

A spectacular evening of traditional Irish dancing, woven into a blend of both traditional and contemporary Irish music, with vocal arrangements, featuring a line-up of award-winning dancers and musicians.

Every penny raised by our Friends and during our events goes towards YOUR Local Arts Charity

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Future Events Landmark Beer & Music Festival When: Fri 29 April – Mon 2 May | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: free admission Real ales…free live music…delicious food…all you need to make your May Day bank holiday the well-earned relaxing weekend you deserve.

This is a family-friendly festival featuring some of the region’s best bands. With free admission, free entertainment plus lots of great festival food on offer, this festival really does have something to please everyone.

Visit our website for the full music line up.

Let’s Hang On

The Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons When: Sat 7 May, 7.30pm | Genre: music | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £23.50, m £21.50  2hrs 15mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Following continued public demand, Let’s Hang On return with their award-winning celebration of the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Featuring an anthology of classic hits including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more.

Prepare for an electric atmosphere and don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over.

‘An authentic masterpiece’ The BBC

Pasha Kovalev It’s All About You

When: Sun 8 May, 7.30pm | Genre: dance | Venue: Queen’s Theatre Tickets: £21.50  2hrs 20mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Pasha Kovalev, winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014, visits us once again with his brand-new show.

After the huge success of his Life Through Dance Tour, Pasha will be joined again by his spectacular dancers in an evening of dance, chat, fun and stunning costumes. ****Tickets for this show are selling very quickly****

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The Best Thing

Performed by Vamos Theatre Company When: Thurs 12 May, 8pm | Genre: drama | Venue: Landmark Theatre | Tickets: £13 (£11.50), m £10, u25s £7.50  1hr 30mins

Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

A swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company.

It’s 1966. The record player’s on, her hair’s bobbed and eyelashes curled: for seventeen year old Susan, life is an adventure waiting to begin. But what happens next turns everything upside down, and its repercussions will last for decades to come.

Step into the wordless world of Vamos Theatre for this bittersweet story of mistaken morals and broken hearts.

This production is equally accessible to hearing and deaf audiences.

Genesis Connected When: Sat 21 May, 8pm | Genre: music | Venue: Landmark Theatre Tickets: £18.50 (£17), m £14.50, u25s £13  2hrs 20mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Genesis Connected celebrates the music of Genesis and the solo projects of Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & The Mechanics.

The show contains all the hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Slegdehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds and many more.

The front man is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly gifted drummer so expect the show to include the iconic double drums element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour.

All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 2004, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

The Gruffalo's Child When: Thurs 26, 1.30pm & 4.30pm & Fri 27 May, 10.30am & 12.30pm Genre: family | Venue: Queen’s Theatre | Tickets: £12.50, m £11  55mins Includes £1.50 Love Arts contribution. A £1 booking fee will be added per transaction

Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s monstrous success comes The Gruffalo’s Child - with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves.

The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?

Tall Stories Theatre Company returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical adaptation.

Production photography: Geraint Lewis

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Your Local Arts At North Devon Theatres we love the work we do and are always keen to involve everybody in our creative and fun-filled world of the arts. If you’re looking for a way to take a step closer and be a part of this, the ideas below and over the next few pages might give you a good starting point:

Volunteer Our Volunteers are a valued part of our theatre family, supporting many areas of our work. Here’s what they say about why they want to help us:

I volunteered because I want to be active in the arts and the community needs us!

I live on my own and love meeting people – this is just perfect!

If you’d like to help us with one of the many volunteer roles available, from stewarding to decorating and maintenance, supporting our Education projects or fundraising with our Friends’ Committee, please contact Jo Griffiths, Development Manager on 01271 33 46 78.

Friendly Events The Friends of North Devon Theatres, our dedicated team of volunteer fundraisers organise several creative events throughout the year to raise much-needed funds towards our work. Coming up in this season: Speed Crafting – Wed 30 March see p24 Fashion Show – Wed 27 April see p31 You’ll also see our Friends in the foyer before some performances, running their now familiar Golden Seat Draw, which gives audiences the chance to win a cash prize in return for a donation. Look out for the friendly faces, dressed in red when you next visit!

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Transport to Your Door If you have difficulty getting to the theatres, no car, or prefer not to drive at night, our Transport Scheme can arrange to collect you from your door and back after seeing a show. We recently celebrated having helped over 1000 passengers. We currently have shared cars or buses operating in Ilfracombe, Combe Martin and South Molton areas, but would be pleased to hear from you if you live elsewhere. Please contact Janice Banks on 01271 86 56 55 to register your interest.

We are proud to offer this service in partnership with Ilfracombe and District Community Transport.

Our Transport Scheme users say "It is great to be able to go to the theatre again with this excellent door to door service"

Our Membership Scheme Love North Devon Theatres as much as we do?

Our Membership Scheme is open to everyone. If you join, not only will you benefit from special events and promotions to enjoy at the Theatres but you will also be helping us to sustain the valued work that we do on the stage and in the community.

As a registered charity, your contribution and support as a Member or Supporter is invaluable to us...so Thank You. Look out for the ‘m’ symbol dotted throughout the brochure for special membership events and offers. This season our Membership Events include: •

the chance to meet the cast of Cinderella and even to get the backstage gossip over high tea

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an exclusive invitation to our Supporters to enjoy a performance with our compliments

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post show drinks with the cast of Agatha Christie’s A Murder is Announced

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the chance to see our education programme at work with one of the country’s leading dance theatre companies, Motionhouse

All Members and Supporters will receive a personal invitation to their events. For a full listing of the events, please visit our website.

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How to Join...

It couldn’t be easier to become a Member or Supporter! Just drop in or telephone our Box Office on 01271 32 42 42 where the team will be delighted to help you. Your Membership benefits will be active instantly and you will receive an introduction pack and your Membership card in the post.

NDT Member £25 annual subscription

NDT Supporter £50 annual subscription For a full list of all the benefits please visit our website – www.northdevontheatres.org.uk or pick up a flyer from our Box Office. *Look out for our new Membership category... coming soon…

For further information please do not hesitate to contact our Membership Co-ordinator Kerrie Anson on t: 01271 33 46 73 e: kerrie.anson@northdevontheatres.org.uk

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Eating & Drinking with Your Eat, Drink and Relax in our Theatre Cafés Our relaxing bistro-style cafés offer hot and cold meals, sandwiches, a range of fresh cakes, specialty teas and coffees and a wide selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Both cafés are fully accessible to everyone and are family friendly. Take away food and drinks available from both cafés.

Gallery Café

Queen’s Theatre. Open Mon – Sat 9.30am until 3pm Situated on the first floor of the Queen’s Theatre (access via stairs or lift), our newly refurbished Gallery Café offers a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere combined with intimate and stylish surroundings.

Rendezvous Café

Landmark Theatre. Open 7 days a week from 10am With its spectacular view over Capstone and the sea, the Rendezvous Café is the ideal place to meet friends and family in an informal atmosphere.

Visit our website for full menus

Pre-show Bites

Interval Drinks

When you come to see a show, why not enhance your visit with a Pre-show Bite. Served from 6pm, before selected performances, we offer home-made set meals with vegetarian options available.

To save queuing during the interval, fill in a pre-interval drink form (available at the bars), hand it in and pay at the bar before the start of the show and have your interval drink ready and waiting for you.

Pre-show Bites are £9.50 and include one main meal and a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

By purchasing your food and drinks from North Devon Theatres you are contributing towards the cultural provision for North Devon.

Booking in advance is a must. Please visit our website or ask at the Box Office for menu options.

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All profits raised by our cafés and bars go directly to support our cultural provision for North Devon

Local Arts When you visit the Gallery or Rendezvous Cafés, you will be surrounded by beautiful artworks created by a range of local and regionally significant artists.

Cliff Lee

Helen Lee

4 Jan – 8 Feb | Queen’s Theatre

Helen Lee Watercolours 7 March – 11 April | Queen’s Theatre

Cliff Lee is a North Devon based fine artist.

In 2013 he suffered a stroke, losing the use of his right arm, the tool of his trade.

He has since taught himself to create new artistic pieces with his left hand, producing increasingly detailed abstract work.

Helen Lee displays an exhibition of watercolours describing a move from London to the South West.

Grace Creswell

7 March – 11 April | Landmark Theatre

Edward Crumpton

4 Jan – 8 Feb | Landmark Theatre

Distinctive collages made from recycled materials

Edward Crumpton is interested in how people have interacted historically with the environment and how the landscape is marked by the physical traces of human existence.

Celia Olsson

Distinctive Collages made from Recycled Materials

Wild Extremes 11 April - 9 May | Queen’s Theatre

Tony Edmonds

A watercolour and mixed media exhibition of the rugged uplands of Dartmoor to the beguiling salt marshes of Norfolk.

8 Feb – 7 March | Queen’s Theatre This photographic exhibition is a celebration of low light photography taken in and around Ilfracombe.

Simon Pope

Symmetrical Seascapes and Other Works 11 April – 9 May | Landmark Theatre

Alina Forbe

Changing Perspectives 8 Feb – 7 March | Landmark Theatre

Lines and shapes and the juxtaposition of these elements, are the driving force behind Simon Pope's photographic images

Inspirational paintings which draw on the diversity of artistic practice

Permanent Exhibitions from…

Razale Scott Olivier

Razale discovered a passion for jewellery making whilst living in France and created Flambeaux Jewellery. Using traditional, intricate techniques, her new collection, Chanson, brings movement to figurative dancers and musicians.

Lani Shepherd

Lani designs and makes bespoke stained glass planels. Using contemporary design and the unique qualities of hand-made glass, Lani creates original and exciting pieces personally tailored to each client.

TICKETS www.northdevontheatres.org.uk | 01271 32 42 42

Roger Ford

Roger Ford, a Barnstaple born, well known local artist, has exhibited his work throughout the West Country and sells both locally and internationally. His unique style of sgraffito oil paintings depicts scenes of houses, harbours and boats of our unrivalled coast line.

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L ea rn in g w it h Yo ur L o Make the Move Arts Learning Programme

Make the Move, our arts learning programme, encourages participation in the arts regardless of age and ability. Offering a range of classes, workshops, residencies, performances and events we promote both early access for beginners (or late starters) and excellence via professional training and vocational qualifications or examinations.

We offer a fantastic range of performing arts classes that include: circus, drama, music, dance, as well as offering the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Arts Award qualification.

For a full programme of classes and events and information on all our education and community projects, please visit our website or contact Carol Turner, Education & Special Projects Officer, on 01271 86 92 16 or carol.turner@northdevontheatres.org.uk

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‘The residency at the Landmark Theatre was a wonderful experience and opportunity for us to work consistently and for a good chunk of time with really talented young performers.’

Motionhouse Tutor ‘She is an amazing dancer who always helps you’ ‘She pushed me to be the best I can be’ ‘So helpful, kind, encouraging, hugely informative when teaching us, very funny, great energy’ Feedback from participants of previous Motionhouse residency

Can you help local young people to achieve their creative dreams?

Please contact Jo Griffiths 01271 33 46 78, see our website or visit Box Office to donate. Thank you.

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Photograph: Kevin Clifford

u.dance in North Devon Working in partnership with Dance in Devon we are hosting a celebration of Youth Dance from around the area. We are looking for dance groups, individuals, and organisations to submit pieces from all dance genres. Dancers should be aged between 11 and 19 and the pieces should be no more than seven minutes in length. For an application form and further information contact our Education Department or Dance in Devon via their website www.danceindevon.org.uk. Deadline for applications 18 Dec 2015.

La-La Voices

Community Choir for Adults When: Mondays 7pm – 9pm (during term time) | Where: Landmark Theatre | £15 per term Join our choir of novice and experienced singers to learn a repertoire of classical, traditional, gospel, theatre and popular songs. There is no audition for membership to the choir, you only need commitment and enthusiasm.

Motionhouse Dance Theatre

Creative and Technique Dance Residency When: Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb |Where: Landmark Theatre £60 (includes a ticket to Motionhouse production Broken p14) The perfect workshop for anyone with previous dance experience, we are offering you the fantastic opportunity to work with Motionhouse dancers.

Drawing on the company's extensive track record of creating work which is exciting and physically emotive, the Motionhouse dancers will use movement and physical exploration to consider space, structure and the body. You will create a piece of dance theatre to be performed in the round of the Pavilion space utilising a specifically built stage and scaffold structure.

The piece created will also be performed at u.dance in North Devon on Sat 20 Feb.

TICKETS www.northdevontheatres.org.uk | 01271 32 42 42

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Celebrating with Your Local Arts Charity Weddings at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe When searching for the perfect venue, scenic views, excellent service, cuisine and unique features are just a few of the things people are looking for.

The Landmark Theatre is set right on the seafront in Ilfracombe with spectacular surroundings and wonderful views over Capstone Hill and the sea. With its sea-facing terrace it is the ideal location to host your whole wedding day including the ceremony or a wedding breakfast and drinks reception.

Setting out and deciding to plan a wedding can be a daunting task. Our packages are a popular starting point which can be adapted to create a bespoke day that is suited to you, your guests and your budget. Our dedicated and experienced team is on hand to help you every step of the way, from the planning stage right through to your wedding day. With a reputation for friendly and efficient service, the Landmark Theatre delivers truly magnificent events. Our approach, combined with first-class standards, ensures customers have a very special day.

Wedding Fair We will be holding a Wedding Fair at the Landmark Theatre on Sun 7 February, a great opportunity for you to visit us to see what we can offer you.

See p13 for further information.

If you need any further information on having your wedding at the Landmark Theatre, or to make an appointment with one of our team, please call us on 01271 86 92 14 or email kate.irvine@northdevontheatres.org.uk

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Working with Your Local Arts Charity We are sincerely grateful to all the businesses that support us in our aims for the arts in North Devon: Sponsors

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Please contact Jo Griffiths on 01271 33 46 78 or jo.griffiths@northdevontheatres.org.uk

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Diary of Events ALL YEAR

Romesh Ranganathan

Make the Move Arts Learning Programme

Sat 13 Feb............................................................p12

Matthew Hunt, Guy Johnston & Tom Poster

North Devon Sinfonia

Tues 29 March.................................................. p25

Weekdays (during term time)......................p39

Sat 13 Feb............................................................p13

Speed Crafting

Motionhouse: Broken

Wed 30 March................................................... p24

Mondays (during term time)........................p39 Exhibition: Razale Scott Olivier.......... p37 Exhibition: Lani Shepherd...................... p37 Exhibition: Roger Ford.............................. p37

Fri 19 Feb.............................................................p14

An Evening with LULU

North Devon Gang Show

Thurs 31 March................................................. p26

Wed 17 – Sat 20 Feb..........................................p13

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NOVEMBER

That’ll Be The Day

La-La Voices

Sat 20 Feb...........................................................p15

Small Town Jones

Sun 21 Feb...........................................................p15

Sat 28 Nov........................................................... p8

The Circus of Horrors

DECEMBER

Wed 24 Feb.........................................................p15

Cinderella Sat 12 – Sun 3 Jan............................................. p5

BTL: The Winter’s Tale Sat 19 Dec............................................................ p7

JANUARY Exhibition: Cliff Lee

West Side Story Thurs 25 – Sat 27 Feb......................................p16

Russell Kane Thurs 25 Feb......................................................p16

La Bohème by Puccini Sat 27 Feb...........................................................p16

High Tea and Harmony

Seussical the Musical Fri 1 & Sat 2 April............................................. p27

The Sensational 60’s Experience Sat 2 April.......................................................... p26

Legally Blonde the Musical Wed 6 – Sat 9 April.......................................... p26

Dinosaur Zoo Thurs 7 & Fri 8 April........................................p28

Exhibition: Celia Olsson 11 April - 9 May................................................. p37

Exhibition: Simon Pope 11 April – 9 May................................................. p37

Sinfonia Classica

4 Jan – 8 Feb.................................................... p37

Sun 28 Feb..........................................................p16

Exhibition: Edward Crumpton

MARCH

The Cavern Beatles

NTL: As You Like It

Fri 15 April.........................................................p30

Thurs 3 March...................................................p18

Tap Factory

Exhibition: Helen Lee

Wed 20 April.....................................................p30

7 March – 11 April............................................. p37

Dylan Moran

Exhibition: Grace Creswell

Mon 18 April.......................................................p31

7 March – 11 April............................................. p37

The Friends’ Fashion Show

Lunchtime Classical Concert

Wed 27 April.......................................................p31

Fri 11 March.........................................................p18

The Spirit of Ireland

Breabach

Thurs 28 April....................................................p31

Fri 11 March.........................................................p19

FUTURE EVENTS

4 Jan – 8 Feb.................................................... p37

NTL: Jane Eyre Thurs 21 Jan........................................................ p7

NTL: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Thurs 28 Jan....................................................... p7

Lunchtime Classical Concert Fri 15 Jan.............................................................. p8

Vampires Rock Ghost Train Fri 29 Jan............................................................. p8

FEBRUARY Our House Wed 3 – Fri 5 Feb................................................p11

Sinfonia Classica Thurs 4 Feb......................................................... p9

T.Rextasy Fri 5 Feb...............................................................p11

Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends Sat 6 Feb..............................................................p11

The Landmark Wedding Fair Sun 7 Feb............................................................p13

Exhibition: Alina Forbe 8 Feb – 7 March................................................ p37

Exhibition: Tony Edmonds 8 Feb – 7 March................................................ p37

Whitney Fri 12 Feb.............................................................p12

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u.dance in North Devon

Here Be Monsters Sat 12 March.......................................................p18

Fascinating

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Sat 12 March......................................................p20

Dracula: The Kisses Thurs 17 March.................................................p20

Old, Bold and Won’t be Told Fri 18 March........................................................p21

Mark Steel Sat 19 March......................................................p21

The Elvis Years Sun 20 March................................................... p24

A Murder is Announced Mon 21 – Sat 26 March.................................... p22

The Landmark Easter Craft Fair

Tues 12 April......................................................p29

Landmark Beer & Music Festival Fri 29 April – Mon 2 May................................ p32

Let’s Hang On Sat 7 May........................................................... p32

Pasha Kovalev Sun 8 May.......................................................... p32

The Best Thing Thurs 12 May..................................................... p33

Genesis Connected Sat 21 May.......................................................... p33

The Gruffalo’s Child Thurs 26 & Fri 27 May..................................... p33

RSC: Hamlet Wed 8 June......................................................... p6

Sun 27 March.................................................... p24

If you would like to discuss how you can help us, please contact Jo Griffiths on 01271 33 46 78 or jo.griffiths@northdevontheatres.org.uk

Other Information For all shows at the Queen’s and Landmark Theatres, a £1 booking fee will be added per transaction. This charge contributes to our ticket processing costs. Groups of 10 or more, including schools and our Supporters and Members do not have to pay this charge – see p35 to find out more about our membership scheme.

Love Arts – North Devon Theatres’ Trust is a registered charity and our beautiful venues in Barnstaple and Ilfracombe are expensive to maintain. Love Arts is a £1.50 per seat payment, included in the ticket price. This payment helps us improve the theatre experience for our audience and preserve the buildings for future generations.

Seating Plans Seats numbered left to right (Queen’s Theatre) and right to left (Landmark Theatre) Position of wheelchair seating Indicates restricted view

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Book by Hea ther Hach Music and Ly rics

by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benja min Based on the mo “Legally Blonvie de”

6th to 9th April ‘16 Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple

Curtain up at 7:30pm Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm Box Office: 01271 324242 www.northdevontheatres.org.uk This amateur production is by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED.