SUMMER 2O17 O1642 81 51 81 TEES VALLEY’S PLAYHOUSE · 60th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
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FRIDAY 26 MAY 7.30PM Easy Theatres, by arrangement with Jack Applebaum for Epic Creative Productions Ltd, presents
WEDNESDAY 3 MAY 2.30PM & 7.30PM
MEMORY LANE
FRIDAY 5 MAY 7.30PM
LEE NELSON 2
SATURDAY 6 MAY 7.30PM
LAKME
THURSDAY 11 MAY 7.30PM
TITTER YE NOT
BACK BY OVERWHELMING DEMAND Following a string of sell-out performances, Boro’s favourite tribute show returns for another outstanding night. Big Girls Don’t Cry authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos, and features solo hits that range from the exuberant to the spinetingling. Selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. Drawing from a repertoire that includes Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, Who Loves You and I’ve Got You Under My Skin, you’re never more than a song away from another classic hit. Don’t miss it this time round! easytheatres.com
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THURSDAY 25 MAY 7.30PM Company Gavin Robertson presents
THE SIX-SIDED MAN Inspired by the cult novel “The Dice Man” by Luke Rhinehart Performed by Gavin Robertson and Nicholas Collett ‘There are two rules: Never give the die an option you're not prepared to follow, and never disobey the die! A disillusioned Psychiatrist lives his life by giving options to a dice, and before long perceptions become twisted, ambiguity rules, and no-one is quite who you think they are! In its 30th anniversary year, this internationally-toured production offers new audiences an opportunity to be seduced! By chance… Darkly hilarious, quirky and seductive, this acclaimed show has toured to the USA, Israel, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia among others. Don’t miss it!
‘Compelling to watch’ - THE GUARDIAN ‘A gripping piece of physical theatre, full of dark menace which creates a sense of inevitability that holds the audience to the very end’ – FRINGEREVIEW.com (Edinburgh 2010) ‘The physicality is superb … extremely accessible’ – EDINBURGH SPOTLIGHT (2010) ‘Brilliant!’ – LUKE RHINEHART £14/Concessions £12 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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SATURDAY 27 MAY 6.00PM Ballet Theatre UK presents
Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. 4
Basing his ballet on Lewis Carroll’s much-loved children’s books, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Ballet Theatre UK’s Artistic Director Christopher Moore has created a captivating piece, brimming with wit, humour and charm. With its whimsical flights of the imagination, eclectic music and joyful dance, Alice in Wonderland is delightful entertainment for all ages. ballettheatreUK.com
COMING THIS AUTUMN SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER 7.30PM A nutcracker who may just be a handsome prince in disguise – prepare to enter a magical new world. When midnight strikes, the world turns all magical in the wintry glitter of Christmas Eve. Toys come alive, the Mouse-king and his mousearmy battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, Nutcracker is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. russian-national-ballet.com £19.50/Concessions £18. Under 16s £15 £18.50/Conc £17.50. Under 16 £12. CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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WEDNESDAY 7 – SATURDAY 10 JUNE 7.30PM, MATINEE SATURDAY 2.30PM Reform Theatre in association with Middlesbrough Theatre and Harrogate Theatre presents the World Premiere of
HOPELESS ROMANTICS by Nick Lane & Fiona Wass In an age of internet dating, speed dating, blind dating and Tinder, isn’t it harder not to find someone these days? Alan doesn’t think so. And he should know; aside from the girl with the pigtails and the lisp in Primary School, he’s spent his entire life as a “non-elective celibate.” Or to put it another way, he’s single. Very, very single. Which wouldn’t be a problem, but his sisters are all living romantic dreams with their various successful partners. So when his judgmental parents invite the family together for an anniversary dinner, Al does something rather reckless – he asks Zoe, a girl on work experience, to pose as his girlfriend for the night. Unfortunately for Al, Zoe’s got romantic problems of her own… amongst other things! Will it be the start of a beautiful friendship or the end of the world as they know it? Reform Theatre once more joins forces with Nick Lane - writer of hit comedies My Favourite Summer and Me & Me Dad - along with brilliant new female voice Fiona Wass, for a night never to be forgotten! reformtheatre.com £14/Concessions £12. Matinee £10 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
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SATURDAY 3 JUNE 2.00PM & 4.30PM SUNDAY 4 JUNE 11.00AM & 2.00PM
THURSDAY 15 JUNE 7.30PM
ROOM ON THE BROOM
THE TEMPERANCE SEVEN
Grand Diamond Jubilee Tour
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Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Join the Witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers - a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a crazy frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and - CRACK - it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears! Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the Olivier Awardnominated show that’s toured Britain and the world!
Who could have predicted that a band, which hit the top of the charts in 1961 with a song and style that were already forty years out of date, would still be around in 2017, still playing the same style of music? The band has had a string of chart successes, notably with "You're Driving Me Crazy", and "Home in Pasadena", and now has a vast repertoire, so whatever your taste in jazz The Temperance Seven will play it for you.
© Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2001
The Temperance Seven play what they like, and their enormous enjoyment is hilariously transmitted to their audiences with their zany pythonesque humour.
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FRIDAY 16 JUNE 7.30PM
SATURDAY 17 JUNE 7.30PM
Artistes International Management presents
Bang Bang Productions presents
80s MANIA
PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS The Vegas Show
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Europe’s Official 1980s Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 25 chart-topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.
Puppetry Of The Penis has now played to most of the Western World, having been hosted in over 35 countries and performed in 6 languages.
Performing over 35 smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Madness and many many more!
Two near-naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations which are projected onto a huge video screen.
As Ex-Radio1 and Top of the Pops presenter Mike Read enthusiastically described “It’s like Top of the Pops meets Live Aid with the sexy dance troupe Legs ‘n’ Co.” So it’s time to dig out your 80s’ fashions and party!
This show features all of your favourites, including the Eiffel Tower, the Loch Ness Monster, the Pelican and of course, the iconic Hamburger, but will also include a host of new installations that promise to rock you into hilarious fits of laughter. A non-sexual show containing full frontal male nudity. WARNING: Contains traces of nut.
reunion-group.co.uk
puppetryofthepenis.com
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WEDNESDAY 21 – FRIDAY 23 JUNE 7.30PM. MATINEE FRIDAY 2.30PM Theatre Royal Wakefield and The Jim Cartwright Company present
Written and Directed by Jim Cartwright 8
Stand Up Stand Up is a dark comedy, hilarious and heartbreaking in turns. A struggling comedian meets a bailiff - sounds like the start of a gag, but heralds an unlikely alliance that leads them both on a life-changing roller-coaster of an adventure neither would have ever expected. It is as if Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away! met with Live at the Apollo and spontaneously combusted. Stand Up Stand Up marks the start of an exciting new partnership between the Theatre Royal Wakefield and its Creative Director John Godber and the newly formed Jim Cartwright Company. Cartwright is known for his internationallyacclaimed work across stage and screen, including Road, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (winner of both an Olivier Award and Evening Standard Best Comedy Award) and Two.
‘Cartwright is one of a small group of dramatists who can write plays that are loved by people who don't necessarily like theatre.’ - THE GUARDIAN theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk £14/Concessions £12. Matinee £10 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
May contain strong langauge
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SUNDAY 18 JUNE 2.00PM
SUNDAY 9 JULY 2.00PM
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This timeless classic makes its way off the page and onto the stage. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author / illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969, selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric captivated readers with his iconic colourful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to their first experience of reading itself.
The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life in a brand-new stage show, featuring the wonderful characters from the BAFTA awardwinning CBeebies show. Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure.
This critically-acclaimed production features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Running times for both shows approx. 60 minutes. For ages 3+ and their families.
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THURSDAY 20 JULY 7.30PM
FRIDAY 21 JULY 7.30PM
Strictly Theatre Co presents
Prestige Productions present
GIOVANNI PERNICE
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK The Rod Stewart Story
Dance Is Life with Luba Mushtuk and guests 10
Join Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice and his professional dance team in 'Dance is Life'. In Italian, it translates to 'el ballo è vita', and this show takes you on a journey of life through dance. Not just another ‘An evening with….’ show, but a wonderful story set in a Sicilian Caffè/Bar. Our leading man, Giovanni, thinks he has found love, but not everything is as easy as it first appears… Expect dances such as the ‘Quickstep’, ‘Samba’, ‘Rhumba’, ‘Pasodoble’, ’Argentine Tango’ and of course…his signature dance - the ‘Jive’. An elegant and beautiful tale, performed by a cast of six professional dancers and two singers, in this classy narrative which exudes love and passion. £26/Concessions £25 CALL 01642 81 51 81 TO BOOK
Some Guys Have All The Luck is a fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rock’s greatest icons – from street busker through to international superstar! Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary singersongwriter and performer right down to the last detail - from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most-loved performers of all time. The show includes all the massive hits from Rod’s incredible career, from classic rockers like Maggie May, and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy through to big ballads such as Sailing, You’re In My Heart, and Tonight’s The Night. someguyshavealltheluck.com £19.50/Concessions £18 www.middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM Exchange Events Ltd presents
THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK Who Runs The World!
SATURDAY 9 SEPT 7.30PM Gandey World Class Productions presents
CIRCO CUBA LIBRE
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It just couldn’t be more fabulous! It’s the show everyone talks about. Hotter....sexier....funnier than ever – the country’s number one touring cabaret show returns with a lavish new production. The entertainment never lets up as the attractive seductiveness of Hollywood and the stylish glitz of Las Vegas meet the great traditions of classic British music hall. So book now for a night you’ll never forget as the Lady Boys flirt, tease and tempt... deliciously naughty....risqué but never risky...a show that you hope won’t reach an end. No one leaves without a smile on their face and a song in their heart.
Direct from the heart of a Cultural Revolution comes a circus like no other. Touring Britain for the first time CIRCO CUBA LIBRE explodes on to the stage with all the vitality, unpredictability and excitement of a hot Havana Carnival. This brand-new production from the creators of the Chinese State Circus, CIRCO CUBA LIBRA is more than just a circus – it is a dynamic fusion of thrilling acrobatic performance, rhythmic dance and sensational music - a rainbow of fabulous costumes and astounding production liberally laced with humour.
The party like no other party with girls like no other girls – a night like no other night!
A performance of Latin passion, fire and flare that will be seared forever in the memory of the audience. A theatrical experience not to be missed.
ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk
gandey.com
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WED 13 – SAT 16 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM less is MORE and Middlesbrough Theatre present
MY NIGHT WITH REG BY KEVIN ELYOT Winner of both the Evening Standard and Olivier Awards for Best Comedy Set in the mid-1980s against the background of the mounting AIDS crisis, My Night with Reg follows the ups and downs of a circle of gay friends over a period of several years and the chain reaction of deception and betrayal set off by the apparent promiscuity of the (unseen) Reg of the title.
Contains strong language and male nudity £14/Concessions £12 WED 20 – FRI 22 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM MATINEE FRI 2.30PM Encaustic Theatre Productions presents
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THE NIGHTMARE ROOM A wicked contemporary thriller by John Goodrum Starring Sarah Wynne Kordas and Sylvia Robson Directed by Karen Henson This deliciously dark thriller from a tale by the master of terror and mystery, Arthur Conan Doyle with twists and turns worthy of an Agatha Christie whodunit - weaves its way through a sinister labyrinth of marital infidelity and revenge that will haunt your mind forever. £14/Concessions £12. Matinee £10 THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM Rumpus Theatre Company presents
THE RED ROOM a spine-chilling new play based on the classic ghost story by H G Wells Everyone warned against it, but stubbornness is a curious thing … one night, entirely alone in an apparently haunted room. It’s a familiar scenario, but the outcome is totally unexpected … and utterly terrifying! £14/Concessions £12
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FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM Entertainers presents
A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCING The Ultimate Tribute Show Re-live the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me, I’ve Had The Time of My Life and more. This show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage currently on tour in the UK & worldwide.
£21/Concessions £19 SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER 7.30PM Artistes International Management Ltd in association with Entertainment Unlimited presents
DIRTY DUSTING by Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood Starring Crissy Rock, Leah Bell and Dolores Poretta Three cleaning ladies (past their sell by date) start up a telephone sex line - “The Telephone Belles” – a sex chat line that really cleans up! But needless to say... things don’t go entirely according to plan! This heart-warming feel-good comedy will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you answer the phone. Don’t miss it this time round! artistesint.com £21 FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER – SUNDAY 14 JANUARY Extravaganza Productions Ltd and Middlesbrough Theatre present
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS Starring Deena Payne (Viv Windsor in Emmerdale) With a record 60 performances to celebrate our 60th anniversary, there is no excuse to miss our latest spectacular, fun-packed, family pantomime. Book your tickets NOW! Children and Family Tickets available at ALL performances.
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COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS WEDNESDAY 26 – SATURDAY 29 APRIL 7.30PM Middlesbrough Little Theatre Ltd presents
THE WOMAN IN WHITE Directed by Bill Colombi A brilliant stage adaptation of Wilkie Collins' Victorian novel: a tale of deception and mistaken identity with an intriguing plot full of twists and turns. £11/Concessions £10 SUNDAY 21 MAY 1.00PM AND 5.00PM Eclectic Dance Academy presents
FLY HIGH £10/Concessions £8 MONDAY 15 - FRIDAY 19 MAY 7.15PM; SATURDAY 20 MAY 6.15PM Teesside Musical Theatre Company presents
SPAMALOT 14
Directed by Alison Dale The Monty Python musical “lovingly ripped off” from the acclaimed 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. King Arthur along with his squire, Patsy, and a selection of knights go on an epic quest to find the Holy Grail. But do they find it?? £15/Under 14 £10 SATURDAY 24 JUNE 6.45PM
CONSTELLATIONS DANCE £9 Adults/£6 Children
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MONDAY 26 JUNE – SATURDAY 1 JULY 7.30PM IN TOFT HOUSE STUDIO Middlesbrough Little Theatre Ltd presents
THE REUNION by Peter Gordon. Directed by Wendie Middleton After 25 years, Nigel organises a reunion of old friends. But the turnout is small and challenging as prejudices and resentments are aired. Hilarious and poignant, this play makes us question whether the past should ever be revisited! £8/Concessions £7 SATURDAY 8 JULY 1..30PM AND 6.00PM Harlequin Dance presents
STEP IN TIME £10 Adults/Concessions £6 THURSDAY 13 – FRIDAY 14 JULY 7.00PM SATURDAY 15 JULY 2.00PM AND 7.15PM Spotlight Performing Arts presents
LONDON CALLING £11/Concessions £10 MONDAY 17 – TUESDAY 18 JULY 7.30PM Middlesbrough Town Hall Performing Arts presents
A NOTE TO MYSELF… “Are you still performing? Do you still like dancing? Have you got any better? Are you married with children? Are they like me?” Questions - looking for an answer. Created by the students, from a series of talks and brainstorming, this is a showcase with an edge. Filled with big numbers and lovely songs Sometimes funny, sometimes powerful but always questioning. £10/Concessions £8 SATURDAY 22 JULY 7.30PM Jenkins Dance presents
SONGS FROM STAGE AND SCREEN £10. Family Ticket £36
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GENERAL INFORMATION MIDDLESBROUGH THEATRE The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley TS5 6SA
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Babes In Arms Due to fire regulations, a ticket must be purchased for ALL children. We strongly recommend that children under 3 are not brought, except to specific productions as advised by the Box Office. Special Needs We can accommodate up to six wheelchairs; one free ticket will be issued for each companion. We regret that access to the bar is via stairs: drinks may be ordered and collected from the ground floor kiosk. An infra-red system is available for the hard of hearing using discreet headsets (available from the box office). Let us know your requirements at the time of booking. Change of Programme All details correct at time of going to print. Advance booking always recommended. Data Protection When you book with us, we 15 will ask you for your name, address and telephone number. In return, we will be able to inform you of any last-minute changes to your performance. You will be asked separately if you wish to join our free mailing list. Use of Electronic Equipment The use of cameras, recording equipment, mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices including e-cigarettes - is not permitted at any time. Parking Facilities Free security-patrolled parking on site. Accessibility of Information We will try to make a summary of this document available in other languages, Braille or large print on request. Telephone 01642 824490. Seating Plan available at www.ents24.com/middlesbroughtheatre Social Media Facebook – www.facebook.com/middlesbroughtheatre Twitter - @MbroTheatre Instagram - @middlesbrough_theatre
SUMMER 2O17 DIARY O1642 81 51 81 APRIL 26-28 The Woman in White
MAY 3 5 6 11 15-20 21 25 26 27
Memory Lane Lee Nelson Lakme Titter Ye Not Spamalot Eclectic Dance Academy The Six-Sided Man Big Girls Don’t Cry Alice in Wonderland (ballet)
Professional Productions Amateur Productions
COMING THIS AUTUMN OCTOBER 7 8-9 13 14
Dirty Dusting Stick Man Live T.Rextasy The Nutcracker
NOVEMBER 19
Jimmy Tarbuck
DECEMBER 8 – 14 Jan SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
JUNE 3-4 7-10 15 16 17 18 21-23 24 26 – 1 July
Room on the Broom Hopeless Romantics The Temperance Seven 80s Mania Puppetry of the Penis The Very Hungry Caterpillar Stand Up Stand Up Constellations Dance The Reunion (Toft House Studio)
JULY 8 9 13-15 17-18 20 21 22
Harlequin Dance Sarah & Duck’s Big Top Birthday Spotlight Performing Arts Town Hall Performing Arts Giovanni Pernice – Dance Is Life Some Guys Have All The Luck Jenkins Dance
SEPTEMBER 7 9 13-16 20-22 28 29
The Lady Boys of Bangkok Circo Cuba Libre My Night With Reg The Nightmare Room The Red Room A Night of Dirty Dancing
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COVER IMAGE - SEE PAGE 6 Production photo by Simon Turtle of previous cast members