Brochure 2016/17
The Building
0151 709 4321 royalcourttrust.org /royalcourttrust @royalcourttrust
The Court has been at the heart of Liverpool’s cultural life since 1826 when it was known as Cooke’s Amphitheatre of Arts. After a fire destroyed the original building, the theatre you know and love was built in 1938. Now, nearly 200 years after the first performance, the theatre has been transformed, modernised and renovated for future generations to enjoy. Thank you for sticking with us through the days of dust, din and dirt but now we’ve emerged clean and shiny and ready for the final stage of work. We are now raising funds for 2017 to finish the theatre with Act lll. This will: • Create a basement venue seating 150 cabaret-style with a whole new programme of shows, events and activities • Finish public areas on the third and fourth floor with new toilets and bar facilities • Create a new entrance to the balcony with larger, comfy seating to make the balcony a great place to see shows from • Upgrade and improve backstage facilities for actors and technical staff with new dressing rooms
Watch out for The Courtyard too – we are developing the old Penny Farthing Pub so you can enjoy a drink and a meal there before and after the show. A huge thank you to everyone who has bought tickets to see a show here over the last eight years, £1 from every ticket sold helps us make the theatre better and we’ve managed to invest over £4 million to date. You have helped us to create this wonderful theatre. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you.
• Renew stage equipment and lighting to make shows even better • Reinstate the theatre’s 9m revolving stage • Upgrade the ventilation and heating The new basement venue should be ready for early 2018 and we’ll make sure that the work takes place with as little disruption to our programme as possible. Full plans will be available on the website later in the year.
Gillian Miller Chief Executive Liverpool’s Royal Court
Welcome to Liverpool’s Royal Court Gillian has spoken about how the money will be spent on the previous page. These works will not only make a visit to the Court more comfortable and therefore more enjoyable, they will also make us more attractive to some of the best touring shows in the country. Hi and thank you for picking up our latest brochure for 2016-17 2015-16 has been a great year for us. As well as completing a successful refurbishment of our foyer and circle areas we’ve been on a great run of wellattended shows and the future is looking to be just as bright. The Foyer, our welcome centre, is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm serving homemade cakes and great tea and coffee. However, there is some good and not so good news for 2017. The not so good is that we are scheduled to close from 21 May for three months. The good news is we are planning to carry out the last part of our refurbishment programme. We have applied to the Arts Council for funding to match the money we have borrowed from Liverpool City Council and we will know about this in December.
We are already talking to several producers about how we can bring work to the Court that has been passing Liverpool by because the city did not have a venue of the right size and in a good enough condition. And if that wasn’t enough we have purchased the Penny Farthing pub and are currently working to get it open for Christmas as a bar and restaurant to be proud of. No longer will visitors arriving at Lime Street Station be greeted by a scene reminiscent of a zombie horror movie! You’ll probably know that the Royal Court is Liverpool’s biggest and busiest full-time producing theatre. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of you, our audience. Thank you.
Kevin Fearon Executive Producer Liverpool’s Royal Court
A Night At The Court So what makes the Royal Court different to your average theatre? Quite a lot really. We’ve always thought that people should be able to come for a great night out. Have a nice meal, chat with friends, watch a really entertaining show and grab a drink with the cast afterwards. When we took over at The Court in 2005 the first thing we did was fit a great kitchen and employ one of the best chefs in town. Our unique seating layout means that stalls bookers can eat in the same seats that they watch the show from then have a dessert during the interval. Have a look at our menu opposite. We can deal with any size group so whether it is a date night or a works do you’ll fit right in. If you’ve not been before then come and try us out. If you have been before then you won’t need telling twice!
Menu Dinner Slow Roasted Belly Pork (£2 supplement) served on black pudding mash, apple puree, roast carrots and a red wine sauce Prime Fillet Of Battered Cod (£2.50 supplement) served with pea puree, tartare sauce, lemon and french fries Mildly Spiced Chicken Curry served with fragrant rice topped with fresh coriander and served with a mini naan bread Butternut Squash, Spinach And Lentil Curry (v) served on rice with yoghurt, coriander and mini naan bread Roast Cauliflower And Hazelnut Carbonara (v) topped with parmesan cheese Grilled 8oz Ribeye Steak (£3.50 supplement) served with peppercorn sauce, mixed leaf salad and french fries Fillet Of Seabass (£2.50 supplement) on new potatoes, spinach, red chard, sweet peppers and roasted vine tomatoes finished with basil oil Salt And Pepper Chicken rolled in a salt and pepper crumb, served with a mixed leaf salad, french fries and a sweet chilli dip
The Royal Court’s Famous Scouse braised lamb with carrots, celery, potatoes served with beetroot, crusty roll and butter Beef Burger prime beef pattie served in a toasted bun with cheese, lettuce, tomato chutney and onion rings garnished with coleslaw and served with french fries
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all £3 French fries Posh fries with parmesan cheese Mixed leaf house salad Garlic ciabatta Hummus, olives and pitta
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£5 served during the interval English strawberries and double cream Vanilla, raspberry and white truffle torte Chocolate and pistachio gateaux Toffee apple crumble tart Four cheese platter (£6.50) Selection of cheese served with apple, celery and walnut salad, chutney, crackers and bread Please note: All meals at the Royal Court are prepared in an environment where nuts are present, and as such we cannot guarantee any dishes as nut free.
Please use this menu as a guide - all items are subject to change
Royal Court Youth Theatre Our fresh, new, innovative and relevant youth theatre is based here at the iconic Royal Court Theatre. It has been developed by young people for young people. Our Youth Theatre delivers a range of opportunities free of charge for young people aged 11-25 from every part of the City. If you are interested in a career in the arts or just looking for something to do and somewhere to make friends, then come along and take part in singing, dancing, or even writing scripts!
Royal Court Youth Theatre Supporters
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Joining the Youth Theatre Do you know a young person who has a passion for theatre, acting, singing, dancing or writing? Tell them to complete an expression of interest form by visiting www.royalcourtliverpool.com/community. Alternatively you can call 0151 702 5892 or email education@royalcourttrust.org Everybody is welcome at the Royal Court Youth Theatre, there are no auditions, fees or waiting lists to join.
Royal Court Community Choir Our Community Choir has been running for three years and sessions are open to everyone aged over 16 so bring along the whole family! Choir sessions are FREE to attend and open to all abilities – there is no audition process. Come along, have a laugh, make new friends, learn some new songs and remember some old ones.
Here’s what a few of our choir members have to say: “I love coming to the choir, singing is good for the soul, makes you feel good and brightens your day”
“I like that it is not exclusive, and it is easy to get along with everyone. Nobody is left out.”
“I am very proud to be in the Royal Court Choir. We love our teacher, Jay. He makes it fun but makes us work hard. I love, love, love it.”
Joining the Choir If you are interested in coming along to or if you just want to find out more information, contact education@royalcourttrust.org or phone 0151 702 5892.
Royal Court Community Choir is supported by Liverpool City Council
The Foyer Welcome Space And Café In town and fancy a cuppa? You should get yourself over to The Court’s new café. We are putting our new foyer to good use during the day with our great new welcome space now open from 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. A range of teas, coffees and some delicious homemade cakes are waiting for you to try. Our panoramic glass wall is perfect for people-watching and you never know who you’ll meet in there. So next time you step off the bus or call in to get tickets, take some time out of your day to enjoy a bit of peace, quiet and a cracking brew with us.
Want to give yourself a right Royal treat? Our specially designed packages provide the perfect opportunity to entertain colleagues, impress clients or treat family and friends to a special night out at the Royal Court.
Packages Available ROYAL PERFORMANCE (Minimum of 8 people) £40 per person
ROYAL EXPERIENCE (Minimum of 10 people) £50 per person
ROYAL DE LUXE (Minimum 15 people) £60 per person
This package includes a first class ticket in the cabaretstyle stalls area of the theatre, a show programme, a two course dinner served at your tables and your own waitress for the evening. You will arrive at 6.30pm with the first course served before the show begins followed by dessert in the interval.
Want to indulge in a bit of pre-show chit chat? This package offers the same as the Royal Performance package but gives you access to our beautiful new circle bar where you can relax with a complimentary glass of fizz before sitting down to dinner in the stalls.
This is the one that you want if you are really showing off. Your group will have exclusive use of the new first floor bar for drinks and canapes before taking your seats for dinner in the centre of the stalls. It’s a great way to make your guests feel special and our new first floor bar is ideal – use our screens to make a short presentation or send a special message to your guests!
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As Royal Experience with the addition of: Canapés on arrival Wine and water for table Exclusive use of new first floor extension (arrival 6pm) Company welcome on theatre screens
To book a set package or create something more bespoke, contact Stacey on 0151 702 5892 or email stacey@royalcourttrust.org Menu suggestions can be seen at www.royalcourtliverpool.com but our award winning Chef is happy to create bespoke menus for your party.
TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY 20 September to 8 October
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The smash hit stage play adaptation of Helen Forrester’s Twopence To Cross The Mersey is coming to Liverpool’s Royal Court for the first time following a hugely successful tour in 2015. This much loved account tells the true story of a young girl and her formerly wealthy family as they are suddenly thrown into poverty during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Leaving behind the nannies, servants and comfortable middle-class life in the South West of England, they uproot their shattered lives and choose Liverpool as the city to restart and rebuild their dreams and fortune. Unbeknown to them however, they are in for a terrible shock. Loved by millions, see Helen’s dramatic, moving and heart-warming tale come to life as she and her family are forced to survive in the slums amongst the streetwise working class.
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CAST: Eithne Browne, Chris Jordan, Emma Dears, Phil Hearne Maria Lovelady, Jake Abraham, Roy Carruthers ,Tom Cawte
Pulse Records Ltd in association with Bill Elms presents Twopence To Cross The Mersey Designed by Foxton Lighting Designer Doug Kuhrt Sound Design Kate Harvey
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HELEN FORRESTER’S TO CROSS THE MERSEY Written by ROB FENNAH Directed by BOB EATON
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BOOK NOW! www.twopencetocrossthemersey.com
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FATHER O’FLAHERTY
SAVES OUR SOULS 14 October to 12 November 2016
Tickets from £13
Everybody’s favourite priest is back and this time he’s got his own show! Father O’Flaherty (Merry Ding Dong, Scouse Pacific, Mam I’m ’Ere) has been a priest for as long as he can remember. He can’t remember much anymore but he’s pretty sure it’s been a while. He’s a maverick who doesn’t play by the rules, which is OK if you are a New York cop but it’s kind of frowned upon by the Church. The Bishop has had reports of his behaviour and wants him out. He’s in tonight so this is the good Father’s last chance to prove that he is worthy of his exalted place. Join us in the congregation as he delivers his finest, and possibly final, mass.
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WARNING: THIS SHOW CONTAINS PARTICULARLY RUDE JOKES AND SINGING NUNS. PROBABLY BEST NOT TO BRING THE VICAR.
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Liverpool’s Royal Court presents Father O’Flaherty Saves Our Souls Written by and Starring Alan Stocks Also Starring Clare Bowles, Helen Carter, Paul Duckworth and Keddy Sutton • Directed by Bob Eaton • Designed by Olivia du Monceau
FATHER O’FLAHERTY IN A NUTSHELL
Everyone’s favourite tipsy priest at his hilarious best
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SCOUSE OF THE RISING SUN 25 November 2016 to 14 January 2017
Tickets from £13
Liverpool’s Royal Court Christmas show is back! More gags, more songs and more silliness!
NOVEMBER 2016
This Christmas the gang are off to the Far East in search of a Great Wall (and a very good window). A crazed dictator with a massive chip on his shoulder is set to launch a nuclear weapon at Liverpool. Our best hope is a Tin Man, a cowardly liar and the ever so dim Clare Crow. Guided by an eastern mystic and a well meaning panda they are the only thing that stands between our great city and total destruction! Will our heroes find what they are looking for? Will they save the day? Come and find out! The Royal Court Christmas show is an annual fun-fest that has had audiences laughing and singing along for the last seven years. Tickets always sell fast so book soon or miss out!
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SCOUSE OF THE RISING SUN IN A NUTSHELL Lots of silly jokes and great live music. Pantomime for grown ups.
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So get down to The Court! It’ll be Panda-monium! Liverpool’s Royal Court presents Scouse Of The Rising Sun Written by Kevin Fearon Directed by Bob Eaton • Designed by Foxton Musical Director Howard Gray
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CAN I BRING MY GRAN-O-METER Swearing Nudity General Rudeness Overall
Starring Jake Abraham, Michael Fletcher, Lindzi Germain, Hayley Hampson, Michael Ledwich, Andrew Schofield, Alan Stocks and Keddy Sutton
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THE WRATH OF ANN TWACKY 27 January to 25 February 2017
Tickets from £13
The Kingsway Three are back!
JANUARY 2017
The tunnels are blocked, the Runcorn Bridge is rubble and The Kingsway Three have completed their mission. But The Wirral are not going to take this lying down! Led by Anne Twacky, a hardy bunch of the Wirralians are rising up and calling for Birkenhexit. They don’t want the tunnels back and they are prepared to go to extremes to keep them shut. They can do just fine on their own, thank you very much. Written by Nicky Allt and Dave Kirby, this brand new show for 2017 is the sequel to Liverpool’s most successful comedy play. Tickets are sure to sell fast so book now for the most hilarious sequel since George Bush Jnr!
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Liverpool’s Royal Court presents Brick Up 2: The Wrath of Ann Twacky Written by Dave Kirby & Nicky Allt Directed by Bob Eaton Starring Roy Brandon, Eithne Browne, Suzanne Collins, Paul Duckworth, Andrew Schofield and Francis Tucker BRICK UP 2
IN A NUTSHELL
A sequel to the original and best Scouse comedy
CAN I BRING MY GRAN-O-METER Swearing Nudity General Rudeness Overall
LOST SOUL 10 March To 8 April 2017
Tickets from £13
Dave Kirby’s record breaking comedy is back! Smigger and Donna have been married for longer than they can remember and, now that the kids have flown the nest, they have to spend their time talking to each other. Donna is keen to rekindle the flame but Smigger can’t find his matches. Donna’s sister Pat married Smigger’s best mate Terry on the same day back in the seventies. Their story has been a bit different as Pat has decided to look elsewhere for her kicks – but who is going to tell Terry? Smigger and Terry are part of Liverpool’s Sunday night crowd. 40 and 50 somethings who spend the last of their weekend in The Yankee Bar and The Big House listening to the music of their youth. The show is set to a great Motown era soundtrack that will have your feet tapping while your sides are aching. “Guaranteed to have audiences flocking to the box office” The Stage “Countless memorable lines…leaving the audience delighted” Liverpool Echo “Full of brilliant Liverpool lines…the place fell apart” Billy Butler
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“Lost Soul can hardly be faulted” Liverpool Daily Post Liverpool’s Royal Court presents Lost Soul Written by Dave Kirby (Brick Up The Mersey Tunnels, Council Depot Blues) • Directed by Bob Eaton Starring Jake Abraham, Lindzi Germain, Catherine Rice, Andrew Schofield and Lenny Wood LOST SOUL
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Midlife crisis, Motown music & side-splitting gags
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THE ROYAL 25 August to 23 September 2017
Tickets from £13
Reporters and celebrities are waiting outside the brand new Royal Liverpool University Hospital on the day that it is set to open its doors. The wards are ready, the machines are plugged in and all of the patients have been moved across. Well, nearly all of them... As the first wrecking ball is set to swing into the old building Ward 8X are the last ones to clear out. The only staff left are highly trained medical professionals like top tea lady Teresa, Casualty obsessed nurse Flo and Maureen, a psychotic mortuary assistant who is rapidly running out of patients. All they need to do is get out before the Royal turns to rubble! “One of the funniest things I’ve seen on stage in a long time” uuuu Liverpool Echo “Anarchic, wonderfully wacky and highly infectious” uuuuu
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Liverpool’s Royal Court presents The Royal Written by Lindzi Germain, Angela Simms & Lynn Francis with additional material by Cal McCrystal Directed by Cal McCrystal • Designed by Mark Walters
THE ROYAL IN A NUTSHELL
A crazy comedy that will have you in stitches
Evening shows start at 8pm. Matinee shows are every Saturday during the run at 2pm and are priced at £13.00.
YNWA 28 September To 28 October 2017
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Back by popular demand, it’s the show that brings the history of Liverpool Football Club to life using the songs from the terraces. YNWA takes you on a journey through 125 years of footballing history. From the Founding Fathers then two World Wars, through to the dark days of the second division and the glory round the fields of Anfield Road. We witness the triumphs, the tragedies, the heroes and legends.
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From JK Houlding to Jurgen Klopp, Rome to Istanbul, this show will tell you an unrivalled soccer story. The Official History of Liverpool Football Club.
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Variety Lunch Club The Variety Lunch Club is part of the city’s Decade of Health & Well-being and has received support from Liverpool City Council, Liverpool PCT, Merseytravel, Tesco Charity Trust and The Austin and Hope Pilkington Award. It is run in association with the Comedy Trust who have successfully arranged the comedy events for all of our shows and keep our audience coming back for more laughs! The Club aims to give older people the opportunity to enjoy entertainment in the theatre at lunchtime with a bowl of Scouse and a cup of tea. The focus is comedy and the events give older people the chance to meet new friends and avoid isolation, have a laugh and experience the rich heritage of the building.
To book tickets to the Royal Court Variety Lunch Club, visit the Royal Court website or contact the box office on 0151 709 4321. Tickets are £6 including home made Scouse and a cup of tea or coffee, £3 for the show only. Variety Lunch Club runs frequently throughout the year. Check online or with Box Office for show dates. 0151 709 4321 royalcourtliverpool.com /royalcourtliv @royalcourtliv
Heritage Tours The Royal Court is a Grade II listed building, a magnificent example of one of the best theatres built in the Art Deco style. The Royal Court Liverpool Trust is part way through an ÂŁ11m scheme to renovate the building.The theatre is one of Liverpool's most enduring and iconic buildings, and has a rich history including several ghosts! Tours will last around an hour and a half and will be led by an experienced guide. Tours are just ÂŁ5 with all of the money going towards the restoration of the building. Tickets must be booked in advance as the tours will not take place unless a minimum of five people are booked in. You can book online or call 0151 709 4321. Tours usually run on the first Tuesday of each month. Check online or with Box Office for tour dates. 0151 709 4321 royalcourtliverpool.com /royalcourtliv @royalcourtliv
Booking Information
0151 709 4321 royalcourtliverpool.com /royalcourtliv @royalcourtliv
You can buy tickets for all of our shows online, over the phone, or at the box office in person. Book and reserve tickets by calling the box office on 0151 709 4321. Calls to this number are charged at the standard local rate. Box office terms and conditions are available on our website.
Ticket Prices
Box Office Opening Times
Ticket prices vary, please see show pages for details. For large groups, one in every ten tickets is free for Royal Court productions (this is just the ticket, dining prices and building levy still apply).
10.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Saturday 8.00pm on show days. 24 hour message facility and we do ring you back!
Booking Fees There is a card admin charge of £1.50 per ticket (£1 for online bookers) for every show, unless paying with cash in person at the box office. Each ticket price includes a £1 donation to the Royal Court Liverpool Trust which is used to help to refurbish the building. For more information on the Royal Court Liverpool Trust, visit royalcourttrust.org
Dining A full menu is available for evening shows and selected matinees, served at your table in the stalls only before the show. If you would like to eat with us, a meal is £10 on the price of your ticket. Doors open at 6.30pm. If you are eating with us you need to be in your seats by 7.00pm. The bar will close promptly 15 minutes before the advertised show time. All shows, unless otherwise stated, begin at 8.00pm. Our cafe is open 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.
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Getting Here Liverpool’s Royal Court is situated in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, close to Lime St Station and next to Queen Square bus station. Bus and train timetables are available from Merseytravel. The address of the theatre is: Royal Court Liverpool 1 Roe St Liverpool L1 1HL Nearest parking is St John's Shopping Centre car park which is £2.50 between 6pm and midnight. Queen's Square car park is just £2 when you show your theatre ticket.
Accessibility Liverpool’s Royal Court has recently undergone refurbishment and there is full disabled access to the stalls level. The seats that are accessible to wheelchair users are either in the front four rows (A,B,C and D) or on the back row near to the bar and toilets. These can be booked by groups of any size. If you would like a specific section then please ask when you book and we will do our best to ensure that you are seated in that area. We cannot guarantee seats in a
particular area as it depends on the number of wheelchair places already booked and the sizes of their groups. We now have a lift that provides access to all levels but there is no wheelchair accessible seating in the circle or balcony. If you have access requirements then we ask that you aim to arrive half an hour before the performance start time to ensure easy access to your seats. Please inform the Box Office of any access needs when you book.
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