CONTEMPORARY DRAMA NEW WRITING MODERN CLASSICS COMEDY PLAYS FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATION FOR ALL AGES
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“If there’s a more consistently brave, intriguing and inspired theatre in Manchester, then I’ve yet to discover it!... A real, and almost unique, citizen’s theatre, it has its feet firmly on the ground... but its head and its heart in the stars. Just about the best theatre we’ve got.”
Chapter One of the new story of the Library Theatre Company has gone astonishingly well. Three highly successful productions at The Lowry have seen us reaching new audiences as well as retaining followers from our old home and our first adventure into site-specific work – Charles Dickens’ Hard Times in Murrays’ Mills – was universally acclaimed and played to an extraordinary 100% capacity.
Kevin Bourke Manchester Evening News
So what else for Chapter Two? We are immensely proud to be premiering, in association with The Lowry, Ayub Khan-Din’s wonderful play about a Salford family, All The Way Home; our Christmas production will be the excellent Alan Bennett adaptation of The Wind in the Willows; and – a rare treat this – in March we will be producing The Daughter-in-Law, a marvellously rich play by DH Lawrence, a writer whose plays are unjustly neglected.
Details will be announced later of next year’s major site-specific piece Manchester Lines but it will be written by Jackie Kay, directed by Wils Wilson, with music by Errolyn Wallen. And of course plans are developing fast for our new First Street city centre home in partnership with Cornerhouse due to open in 2014. We take pride in playing a key role in the city and its communities, and helping to make Manchester a great place to live. Chris Honer Artistic Director
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The Library Theatre Company in association with The Lowry
All The Way Home by Ayub Khan-Din directed by Mark Babych
The Lowry, Quays Theatre Thu 29 Sep–Sat 15 Oct 2011
An exciting collaboration between the Library Theatre Company and The Lowry, this is the world premiere of a much anticipated new drama by Salford’s Ayub Khan-Din, whose hugely successful work as a stage and screen writer includes East is East, West is West and Rafta, Rafta. Bonfire Night. Present day Salford. A disparate group of warring siblings gather at the family home under the shadow of impending loss. Amidst the cut and thrust of spiky Salford banter, long harboured resentments rise to the surface, as family bonds unite and divide, unravel and unwind. All The Way Home is a deeply emotional comedy drama that explores the relationships we have with our roots, and with those that we love but don’t always understand. Contains strong language. Please be aware that there will be smoking on stage during the performance.
ALL THE WAY HOME PERFORMANCE AND TICKET INFORMATION Evenings 7.15pm Matinees (Sat 8, Thu 13 & Sat 15 Oct) 2.30pm Preview (Thu 29 Sep and Monday Evenings) all tickets £12 Tue–Thu Evenings and Thu/Sat Matinees £15, £13 Fri and Sat Evenings £19.50, £17.50 Under 26’s (Preview & Mondays, subject to availability) £10 Concessions (not Fri/Sat eves) £2 off Audio Described Fri 7 Oct Touch Tour 6.15pm Captioned Wed 12 Oct BSL Fri 14 Oct Director’s talk with Mark Babych (Free to ticket holders but must be booked in advance.) Sat 15 Oct 1.30pm
“That’s what I hate about coming back here... your life isn’t your own...”
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The Wind in the Willows By Kenneth Grahame Adapted for the stage by Alan Bennett With music and additional lyrics by Jeremy Sams Directed by Chris Honer
The Lowry, Quays Theatre Fri 2 Dec 2011–Sat 14 Jan 2012
“Believe me my young friend, there is nothing, absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”
The tales of Ratty, Mole, Badger and the incorrigible, preposterous Toad have been delighting us for generations. When Mole abandons his springcleaning for the enchanting world of the riverbank, so begins an adventure that leads to magnificent Toad Hall, to the open road (poop poop!), to the perilous Wild Wood – and finally to battle! Alan Bennett’s version of the classic fantasy tale is true to the original, yet written with distinctive Bennett flair and humour. The exploits of our four much-loved friends are woven with clever songs and witty dialogue – brilliant festive fun for all children from 6 years old.
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS PERFORMANCE AND TICKET INFORMATION Evenings 7.00pm Schools Performances 10.15am, 2.00pm Matinees 2.30pm Children only £9.50 at all performances (Previews £8.50). Schools tickets only £9 per child plus one free for every 10 tickets booked.
“Alan Bennett’s stage adaptation of The Wind in the Willows has become a classic in its own right.” The Guardian
Family Tickets available for all performances. Concessions and group deals available for Off Peak performances.
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The Daughter-in-Law By DH Lawrence Directed by Chris Honer
The Lowry, Quays Theatre Thu 23 Feb–Sat 10 Mar 2012
Miner Luther Gascoigne and socially ambitious Minnie are newly wed. Luther’s mother disapproves; in her view Minnie’s pretensions make her an unsuitable match. A shocking revelation from Luther’s past provokes a rich drama of sexual tension and class conflict all set during the bitter 1912 miners’ strike. With its wonderfully authentic dialogue and deep understanding of relationships, The Daughter-in-Law affirms DH Lawrence, famous for his novels and poetry, as a playwright of the front rank.
THE Daughter-in-Law PERFORMANCE AND TICKET INFORMATION Evenings 7.15pm Matinees (Thu 1, Sat 3, Thu 8, and Sat 10 Mar) 2.30pm Preview (Thu 23 Feb and Monday Evenings) all tickets £12 Tue–Thu Evenings and Thu/Sat Matinees £15, £13 Fri and Sat Evenings £19.50, £17.50 Under 26’s (Preview & Mondays, subject to availability) £10 Concessions (not Fri/Sat eves) £2 off Audio Described Thu 1 Mar Touch Tour 6.15pm Captioned Wed 7 Mar
One of the very best, (and least celebrated) of 20th century English playwrights. The Daughterin-Law is his masterpiece… this is true playwriting.” The Guardian
BSL Fri 2 Mar
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THE WIND IN
THE WILLOWS
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Fri 2 December Sat 3 December Tue 6 December Wed 7 December Thu 8 December Fri 9 December Sat 10 December Mon 12 December (Audio Described & BSL) Tue 13 December Wed 14 December
7.00pm OP Preview 7.00pm OP Preview 7.00pm OP 2.00pm S 10.15am S 7.00pm OP 10.15am S 7.00pm OP 2.30pm OP 7.00pm OP ACCESS WORKSHOP 2.00pm S 10.15am S 2.00pm S
Thu 15 December (7.00pm Audio Described) Fri 16 December Sat 17 December (2.30pm BSL) Mon 19 December Tue 20 December (7.00pm Captioned) Wed 21 December Thu 22 December (2.30pm Audio Described)
10.15am S 7.00pm OP 10.15am S 7.00pm OP 2.30pm OP 7.00pm OP 2.30pm P 7.00pm P 2.30pm P 7.00pm P 2.30pm P 7.00pm P 2.30pm P 7.00pm P
Fri 23 December Sat 24 December Tue 27 December Wed 28 December (7.00pm BSL) Thu 29 December Fri 30 December Sat 31 December Mon 2 January Tue 3 January Wed 4 January
2.30pm P 7.00pm P 2.30pm P 2.30pm P 7.00pm P 2.30pm P 7.00pm P 2.30pm P 7.00pm P 2.30pm P 7.00pm P 2.30pm P 2.30pm P 7.00pm OP 2.00pm S
Thu 5 January Fri 6 January (7.00pm Captioned) Sat 7 January Mon 9 January (Audio Described & BSL) Tue 10 January Wed 11 January Thu 12 January Fri 13 January Sat 14 January (1.30pm Director’s talk with Chris Honer)
10.15am S 7.00pm OP 10.15am S 7.00pm OP 2.30pm OP 7.00pm OP ACCESS WORKSHOP 2.00pm S 10.15am S 10.15am S 10.15am S 10.15am S 2.30pm OP 7.00pm OP
TICKET INFORMATION Off Peak Performances (OP) Previews 2 & 3 Dec £8.50 Child £13.50 Adult Child £9.50 Adult £17.50; £15.50; £13.50 Concession £16.50; £14.50; £12.50 Family Ticket £52.00; £48.00; (2 adults, 2 children) £44.00
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Peak Performances (P) Child £9.50 Adult £18.00; £16.00; £14.00 Concession £17.00; £15.00; (Mats only) £13.00 Family Ticket £53.00; £49.00; (2 adults, 2 children) £45.00 Restricted View
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Schools (S)
Schools & Access Workshop (12 Dec & 9 Jan) Director’s talk
£9.00 per ticket, plus 11th ticket free £16.00
Touch Tours take place one hour before the show for Audio Described performances. For Audio Described , BSL , and Captioned performances please see the Christmas Schedule above.
Free to ticket holders but must be booked in advance
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Our successful Actor’s Toolbox workshop programme continues from October 2011 in association with Actors Centre North.
‘‘It’s life son. It might make you laugh at your age, but one day it’ll make you bloody cry.” All In Good Time by Bill Naughton
Playing Up North will explore a selection of Northern plays from Harold Brighouse and Stanley Houghton to contemporary writers including Simon Stephens and Richard Bean.
The course will culminate in an informal performance for an invited audience of industry professionals.
Festival 2012
Over a period of five weeks, the course will place focus on acting skills and through a rehearsal process will analyse the various demands these plays place on the actor. How as actors do we approach different styles of play and make an older play come alive for a modern audience?
Every Saturday 11.00am–4.00pm October 1–29 Zion Arts Centre, Hulme M15 5ZA £145 To apply for the course call Actors Centre North on 07818 462981, 9am–5pm Mon–Fri Course led by Katie Lewis, Natalie Grady, and guest director Chris Honer.
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“The festival that indicates that the Manchester fringe is growing at a prodigious rate.” The Guardian “re:play is a pic’n’mix of innovative and entertaining productions... not to be missed.” Manchester Confidential
The Library Theatre Company will present Manchester’s fifth re:play Festival in January 2012. If you’re interested in what’s new and emerging in Manchester’s thriving theatre scene, the re:play Festival was invented for you - the event brings together the most exciting new theatre from the last 12 months on Manchester’s fringe for an exclusive ‘second chance to see’. Full details of the 2012 programme to be announced in the autumn.
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TAKE PART The Library Theatre Company has a thriving participation programme, with activities for people of all ages, all year round throughout the city of Manchester. Norfox Young People’s Theatre Company
PLAY READING GROUP
The LTC’s own company gives young people aged 15–18 the opportunity to develop their skills and perform in a professional theatre environment.
Our popular play-reading group takes place on the first Friday of each month. Call 0161 234 1921 for further information.
The next production Tall Tales, Tantrums and Gordon Brown is at Capitol Theatre, MMU on 12 & 13 August. See p16–17 for details. More Information For more information and to take part 0161 234 1922 l.postlethwaite@manchester.gov.uk
Lead Education Sponsor since 2004
The Baring Foundation
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Making a Real Difference in the City Some of the most recent, ongoing or upcoming projects for this (very!) busy department include:
Primary Drama Festival with local schools Theatre Careers week Regular play reading group HMF community theatre company for residents of Hulme, Moss Side and Fallowfield Tailor made workshop programmes for schools and organisations Storybox, an ongoing project with older people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Young Associates, Artists and Writers’ programme to support emerging practitioners Craftworks project investigating craftsmanship in modern Manchester Work placements at LTC Creative Stars careers and development programme with Cornerhouse Sustainability project based on the LTC’s production of A Doll’s House Children’s poetry project with Manchester Children’s Book Festival Workshops with Manchester Histories Festival Adopt an Actor project with schools (The Wind in the Willows)
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
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It’s the 3rd May 2010, the General Election is just around the corner, the whole world feels like it’s going mad and finally something amazing has happened to Alfie Sparrow… he’s fallen in love!
norfox Young People’s Theatre and the Library Theatre Company present
TALL TALES, TANTRUMS and gordon brown Written and Directed by Liz Postlethwaite
Capitol Theatre Manchester Metropolitan University Fri 12 & Sat 13 Aug
Dr. Andrew Tittershall
Stephen Gleave, Taylor Young
As the country hangs on the cusp of real change join Alfie in his world of friendship, love and wondering if anyone will turn up to his party, as he attempts to answer the age old question - are teenagers even the slightest bit interested in politics anyway? A story for everyone aged 10 and upwards who’s ever hoped that, just once in a while, the underdog may actually come out on top.
TALL TALES, TANTRUMS AND GORDON BROWN PERFORMANCE AND TICKET INFORMATION Evenings 7.15pm Matinees (Sat 13 Aug) 3.00pm All tickets £7 Concessions £4 “The norfox Young People’s Company have produced a professional and accomplished performance that is both entertaining and engaging to watch.”
Tickets are available through Cornerhouse 0161 200 1500
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Informati on The Lowry
Library Theatre Company Performances
by car The Lowry is a 10 minute drive from Manchester City Centre and a quarter of a mile from the motorway network, giving access from all over the North West and beyond. From the M60 take junction 12 for the M602. Salford Quays is a quarter of a mile from junction 3 of the M602. Follow the brown Lowry logo signs.
parking There is a passenger drop-off point immediately in front of The Lowry. Secure parking is available in the Lowry Outlet Mall’s multi-storey car park. There are designated areas for disabled parking on every level. Pre-purchase your car park tickets when you book your tickets, at a reduced price of £5 (usually £6).
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metrolink Trams run from Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria rail stations. Alight at MediaCityUK which is a 5 minute walk from The Lowry. Visit www.metrolink.co.uk or contact 0161 205 2000 for up to date fares and timetable information.
ECCLES
JOURNEY TIME APPROX. 14 MINUTES
THE LOWRY MediaCityUK
BURY St Peter’s Square
ALTRINCHAM
PICCADILLY
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access All LTC productions include at least one British Sign Language interpreted performance; one Audio Described performance and one Captioned performance. Touch Tours of the set take place one hour before each audio-described performance. See relevant production pages and The Wind in the Willows schedule for details.
general group bookings of 10 or more receive the concessionary rate, plus one free ticket for every 10 purchased.
director’s talks Free pre-show director’s talks take place for all productions. See relevant production pages for details.
Library Theatre Company online Our website is about much more than selling seats! We look at our website as our virtual venue: the What’s On page is the leaflet rack; the Events page is the Box Office; the News & Blogs is that notice board in the corner of the foyer. We’re always looking for new ways to tell people about our work and our online projects include podcasts, updates from rehearsals, behind the scenes video and documentary film www.librarytheatre.com
under 26 Tickets are available for under 26’s at £10 (The Library Theatre Company Under 26 card scheme must be subscribed to). Selected performances only, subject to availability. Under 26 card must be shown on collection. See relevant production pages for details.
monday night All tickets are available for £12 on Monday nights! (subject to availability, early booking advised). Concessions 65+; Student; Unemployed; Disabled; Equity.
schools and groups Tickets are available for schools and colleges at £11 (All The Way Home and The Daughterin-Law) and £9 (The Wind in the Willows) each plus one free teacher’s ticket for every 10 purchased. Other
British Sign Language and Captioned performances are made possible with the generous support of The Scotshill Trust and The WO Street Charitable Foundation.
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All details are correct at the time of going to press. The management reserve the right to make alterations should circumstances require.
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CONTEMPORARY DRAMA NEW WRITING MODERN CLASSICS COMEDY PLAYS FOR FAMILIES PARTICIPATION FOR ALL AGES