New Vic Theatre Summer 2016 Brochure by New Vic Theatre

STAR QUALITY Victoria Wood talks to us about her early play, Talent

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contents April - september 2016

Plays 14 16 18 20 22 24 26

Our Gracie Diana of Dobson’s Talent The Mountaintop Singin’ in The Rain Peter Pan in Scarlet MavERICk

Visiting Events 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 32

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Ensemble 360 Andy Fairweather Low Barry Cryer Courtney Pine Juan Martin Ensemble 360 Ballet Cymru

Features 4 6 10 12 36 38

Friend of the family The Wright way round A ‘Talented’ woman An awfully big adventure On your marks Second helpings

Our Community 33 34 40 41

Exhibitions Hot Air Festival 2016 Our Business Supporters

Information 28 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 49 50 52

Ticket packages Refreshments Under 26 go Free Four Friends ticket offer New Vic Value Booking/access How to get here Ticket prices Auditorium maps Calendar The Snow Queen

30th Anniversary Appeal

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Cover photo: Catherine Ashmore

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contents April - september 2016

Plays 14 16 18 20 22 24 26

Our Gracie Diana of Dobson’s Talent The Mountaintop Singin’ in The Rain Peter Pan in Scarlet MavERICk

Visiting Events 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 32

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Ensemble 360 Andy Fairweather Low Barry Cryer Courtney Pine Juan Martin Ensemble 360 Ballet Cymru

Features 4 6 10 12 36 38

Friend of the family The Wright way round A ‘Talented’ woman An awfully big adventure On your marks Second helpings

Our Community 33 34 40 41

Exhibitions Hot Air Festival 2016 Our Business Supporters

Information 28 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 49 50 52

Ticket packages Refreshments Under 26 go Free Four Friends ticket offer New Vic Value Booking/access How to get here Ticket prices Auditorium maps Calendar The Snow Queen

30th Anniversary Appeal

Cover photo: Catherine Ashmore

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Photo: Helen Murray

Artistic Director comments collaborating with other theatres including the Royal Exchange, the National Theatre Studio and the RSC. It’s been an invigorating way to work. Being so connected with other organisations and their art keeps us buzzing creatively; audiences here get to enjoy a broader range of work; we stay right up to date with current trends…and it’s a very enjoyable way to make theatre.

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Theatre photos: Andrew Billington

The New Vic is distinctive for many things, not least of which is the sheer amount of home-grown work we create. Whereas other theatres like us might produce only three of their own shows a year, here it’s more like seven or even eight. As a result, we maintain a full complement of craft and production departments, providing local artists, technicians, makers and facilitators with a place to pursue their craft. And the work we make together is always planned with local audiences in mind. But it’s our ambition to be a national theatre as well as a local one. We want the rest of the country to know that creativity and excellence thrive in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, an area with a great present and an even brighter future. So over recent years we’ve striven to be more connected with the nation’s theatre ecology. That’s involved taking our work further afield; bringing work from other theatres to the New Vic; and

So this season I’m thrilled that, as well as a season of three plays staged just for the New Vic by director Abbey Wright, we’ll be making productions with a whole range of friends both old and new. With Oldham Coliseum we’ll make Our Gracie; Bolton Octagon and Salisbury Playhouse are our partners on Singin’ in the Rain; and we’ll join forces with Oxford Playhouse to make Peter Pan in Scarlet, the official sequel to Peter Pan commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The New Vic’s festive show is the highlight of my year, and it’s going to be such a huge treat to make something similar but summery. As at Christmas, it will appeal to children, to families of all ages, and adults who want to come without finding the excuse of children to bring, so please come along and let us know whether this is something you’d like to see more of.

Abbey Wright who will be directing Diana of Dobson’s, Talent and The Mountaintop in this season.

Cicely Hamilton, writer of Diana of Dobson’s, the first of our plays directed by Abbey Wright. Katori Hall, writer of the highly aclaimed The Mountaintop.

Theresa Heskins @Theresa Heskins

Photo: Xanthe Elbrick

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Theatre photos: Andrew Billington

Abbey Wright who will be directing Diana of Dobson’s, Talent and The Mountaintop in this season.

Cicely Hamilton, writer of Diana of Dobson’s, the first of our plays directed by Abbey Wright. Katori Hall, writer of the highly aclaimed The Mountaintop.

Theresa Heskins @Theresa Heskins

Photo: Xanthe Elbrick

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Feature Abbey Wright, Director of The Mentalists at The Wyndham Theatre’s press night with actors Steffan Rhodri (Morrie) and Stephen Merchant (Ted)

We catch up with director Abbey Wright ahead of her summer stagings at the New Vic… Summer16 Mag (proof).indd 6-7

irector Abbey Wright doesn’t seem to stop.

to Abbey at her family home in Worcestershire.

In recent years she has worked with “I absolutely love it at the New Vic!” she Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee beams, then interrupting herself: “Quiet Miller on the National Theatre’s acclaimed Gwynnie! Sorry, about the dog… Workshop, production of Frankenstein. She’s taken wardrobe, technical, admin, everyone at the up residence in the nation’s top theatres New Vic is just fantastic. The auditorium alongside some of the biggest directing space is completely magic.” names in the business, from Oscarwinning Danny Boyle and the renowned Abbey speaks passionately about each play. Michael Grandage to playwright, actor and director Peter Gill and the late, great Alan “Here we have three plays written by Rickman. Last year, her West End debut of women in different periods of history – the The Mentalists, first two starring Stephen certainly cross “I had an amazing time at the Merchant and over in terms Donmar with some really top Steffan Rhodri of being about at Wyndham’s directors, ...it was an incredible women from theatre, class chance to contrast the way each working was quickly backgrounds of them approached the work” looking to make followed by a revival of T S a change in Eliot’s The Cocktail Party at The Print Room. their lives,” she details: “Diana of Dobson’s is an Edwardian rags to riches story about a Her first visit to the New Vic, in 2014, saw shopgirl who inherits a fortune and decides her direct a haunting version of Ibsen’s to have an adventure. It’s very interesting but Ghosts. She’s now returning to the theatre- is rarely performed. It deals with these really in-the-round this summer with not one, progressive radical ideas of the time - what not two but three productions – Diana good is love in a world where money rules? of Dobson’s by Cicely Hamilton, Talent by Victoria Wood and The Mountaintop by “Talent is set backstage at a talent night Katori Hall – set to be staged in an eagerly in a local cabaret club. Julie is getting ready anticipated season. to perform and hopes it will change her life. Her friend Maureen has come along for With her head firmly fixed on casting each the ride. Written by Victoria Wood, it’s very production with a triple helping of design funny, but deals with the loneliness in these meetings thrown into the mix, we speak young women’s lives. It’s a musical and the 7 | www.newvictheatre.org.uk 25/02/2016 17:03

Feature Abbey Wright, Director of The Mentalists at The Wyndham Theatre’s press night with actors Steffan Rhodri (Morrie) and Stephen Merchant (Ted)

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irector Abbey Wright doesn’t seem to stop.

to Abbey at her family home in Worcestershire.

Abbey in rehearsals for Ghosts at the New Vic

resident assistant director for 18 months. “I was very lucky to have had an amazing time at the Donmar with some really top directors,” she says, clearly hugely appreciative of the opportunity: “The amazing thing was that you’d have no time to stop; you’d be going from one director to another and all were completely different. It was an incredible chance to contrast the way each of them approached the work.” Photo: Andrew Billington

songs are wonderful. And The Mountaintop is about Martin Luther King Jr’s lasts night on earth – in a motel room in Memphis. The motel maid comes to visit him and events take a really surprising turn. This is a poetic, funny, heart-stopping play which won the Olivier Award for Best New Play. It lets us see Dr King as a real man: flawed, unwilling, flirtatious, witty, and full of faith.” Abbey’s love for what she does stems from early childhood. “When I was small I talked non-stop. I was an only child and I read all the time,” she recalls: “My dad used to tell me stories as I grew up and I started to act and sing. My mum worked in the RSC education department and used to get free tickets. We went to see everything. I remember going to see so many shows — they were magical nights.” After studying English at university, Abbey

returned home and became a director of a youth theatre programme. From there she went to East 15 Acting School.   “I think I’d already caught the bug for directing,” she says: “At the end of the course I asked if I could just write and direct for my final project which I did. I loved it, personally I found it to be more creative than acting. Directing became more thrilling for me, to bring everything together and work with all theatre departments to make stories.” She laughs, adding: “I wasn’t that good at acting anyway.” Abbey has since enjoyed a fantastic career, assisting some of the most respected directors of contemporary theatre as well as directing her own productions at prestigious venues, such as the National Theatre, Arcola Theatre, the Bush Theatre and Donmar Warehouse, where she was

When asked what she took from each experience she takes a moment to ponder. “You learn little tricks but you can’t copy anyone as it just doesn’t work like that,” she sums up: “When you’re having a bad day you

In the midst of all the above Abbey also found time to launch her own theatre company, tackroom, to create rich programmes of new work from the UK and beyond. “I wanted to have the flexibility to make work that felt very current and to be able to take risks,” she explains: “It has helped me to develop as a director and to do more experimental work.” The overarching impression you get from even the briefest of conversations with Abbey is that she is constantly striving to keep learning, developing and getting bolder with what she does.

“Alan Rickman was incredibly rigorous, Michael Grandage is a fantastic mentor. And, Danny Boyle has such an amazing work ethic” do remember such and such and get a lift thinking, ‘oh, I’ll try that now’. Alan Rickman was incredibly rigorous, actors really responded to his intensity and Michael Grandage is a consummate director and has been my friend and mentor throughout my career. And, on Frankenstein at the National Theatre, Danny Boyle had such an amazing work ethic. He was at rehearsals really early every day and was always reading the script developing new ideas.

“My highlights are always about the work,” she concludes as I get ready to leave: “My ambition is to keep going, carry on doing what I’m doing, and learning along the way.” Now, it’s time to get back to casting while digesting design ideas aplenty. And of course, there’s Gwynnie the dog, still barking and ready for a walk. Diana of Dobson’s opens on Friday 29 April

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ictoria Wood’s glittering career spans four decades. She’s won multiple BAFTAs, been awarded a CBE, has been named ‘funniest comic of all time’ in countless polls and sold out the Royal Albert Hall for 15 straight nights. Loved for her warmth and gift for gags, much of her humour is grounded in everyday life and its peculiarities. Her talents are broad – sell-out stand-up comic, actor, singer/songwriter, director, playwright and screenwriter. The list goes on and on.

A Talented woman We talk to comedy & drama icon Victoria Wood, writer of our production, Talent. Victoria Wood at The Baftas. Photo: Getty Images Summer16 Mag (proof).indd 10-11

So, suggesting that it’s going to be a challenge to find someone with the comic and musical gifts to step into the shoes of Victoria Wood for our production of Talent, is something of an understatement. Her first play, she wrote it aged just 25 in 1978. Centering on two friends, one of whom is about to enter a talent contest in a run-down nightclub, it was commissioned for the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, and received much acclaim before transferring to London. The same year, it hit the small screen in an ITV adaptation starring Victoria herself alongside friend Julie Walters. As a winner of New Faces in 1973, Victoria drew on her own experiences of talent shows and the variety circuit for her subject. Maureen, the downtrodden friend of contestant Julie, in fact shares some qualities with Victoria’s younger self. Julie

meanwhile is based on a girl Victoria met at a talent contest who was so nervous that she chatted continuously. “There are certainly bits of me in there,” Victoria says: “I knew what it was like to feel out of the loop. I only got on New Faces because I knew somebody who worked in the make-up department so she put my form to the top of the pile. I wouldn’t have been seen otherwise; I’d have been right at the back of the queue. “It was open to anyone, from professionals to amateurs. It was a place to let the public see your act and then move on from playing in clubs or singing in the bath. “It was quite an odd start, I was still at university doing local telly and then I did New Faces. I didn’t win more than my heat but I got picked to be on a spin-off called The Summer Show – it felt like a bit of an affirmation to be on a proper telly show!” Tellingly, she adds: “In Talent, I put a lot of my own feelings of being uncomfortable in this world into Maureen and my excitement and wonder about being in show business into Julie.” And, maybe, that’s the reason the country has taken Victoria to its heart so much – the vulnerable, shy, awkward and ordinary character blinking her way in the limelight, surprised and delighted to be there. Talent opens on Friday 20 May

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A Talented woman We talk to comedy & drama icon Victoria Wood, writer of our production, Talent. Victoria Wood at The Baftas. Photo: Getty Images Summer16 Mag (proof).indd 10-11

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An awfully big

The New Vic production of Peter Pan

adventure...

Around the World in Eighty Days was a big hit with families.

ew Vic Christmas shows have become something of a legend. They’re seen by more than 40,000 people every year and, for many families, have become as much a part of their Christmas as decorating the tree. And, since the success of Around the World in Eighty Days, we’ve been on the lookout for other family shows for other times of the year. That’s why we were delighted when Oxford Playhouse asked our Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins, to adapt Peter Pan in Scarlet, the offical sequel to Peter Pan, for the stage – and to direct our joint production. Not only does it mean we have a wonderful family show this summer, it just goes to show how news of the work we’re doing here at the New Vic is spreading around the country. Peter Pan in Scarlet was written by threetime Whitbread Children’s Book Award winner, Geraldine McCaughrean, who beat off 200 other authors to win an international competition organised by Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.

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Theresa Heskins’ adaptation uses her trademark all-action style in a show that is filled with action and adventure, and sprinkled with fairy dust. It has an original musical score by the brilliant Christmas show regular, James Atherton; and stunning aerial sequences choreographed by Vicki Amedume, who has worked on New Vic shows such as Dracula, Peter Pan and The Wicked Lady.

Pre-show, family events* For Peter Pan in Scarlet and for the first time, the New Vic’s Education team is offering pre-show family events to help you get more out of your New Vic visit. Events are arranged so that you have plenty of time to get something to eat and drink before the show. Pre-show family tour: a 40-minute backstage tour, led by one of our Education team, giving an insight into the ways we create work for the stage. Pre-show family talk: a 30-minute introduction to the show with a member of our Education team and people involved in the production. * see page 29 for prices and the calendar on page 51 for times.

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An awfully big

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Around the World in Eighty Days was a big hit with families.

Peter Pan in Scarlet opens on Sat 23 July

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A New Vic Theatre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre production

A new play by Philip Goulding Directed by Kevin Shaw Weds 6 – Sat 23 April Filled with music and infectious, down-to-earth humour, a celebration of the remarkable life of Gracie Fields. Using her own words, this warm, funny and moving portrait is by the writer of A Fine Bright Day Today, one of the most popular New Vic productions of recent years. Gracie Fields’ vibrant personality and rich, warm singing style took her from a room above a Rochdale chip shop to international fame and fortune. Her musical recordings sold in the millions and she became one of the highest paid female movie stars in the world. So great was her appeal that her war-time work boosting morale saw Hitler declare her an enemy of the Third Reich! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear, in her own words – and some very famous songs – the real-life Cinderella story of a working-class lass who became Britain’s greatest female entertainer.

Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Weds 6 April (all seats £16.00, no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free (see page 44)

Talkback Tues 19 April

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 19 April Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 23 April

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Best seats for just £15.50

The amazing life of Gracie Fields!

(see page 28)

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Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Weds 6 April (all seats £16.00, no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free (see page 44)

Talkback Tues 19 April

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 19 April Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 23 April

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Best seats for just £15.50

The amazing life of Gracie Fields!

(see page 28)

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A New Vic Theatre production

An upstairs downstairs world turned upside down

By Cicely Hamilton Directed by Abbey Wright Fri 29 April - Sat 14 May A ‘lost treasure’ of Edwardian theatre mixing stylish comedy with social commentary in a rags-to-riches story set in the unseen world of overworked, underpaid ‘shop-girls’.

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Diana works at Dobson’s Drapery Emporium. Out of the blue, her upstairs downstairs world is turned upside down when she inherits enough money to free her from a lifetime of drudgery. But she impulsively decides to spend the lot on a madcap, month-long taste of the high-life.

£2.00 off (see page 46)

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Fri 29 April (all seats £16.00 no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free

Posing as a wealthy widow in a luxurious Swiss hotel, she’s eagerly pursued by the charming Captain Bretherton. But is he attracted to her or to her supposed wealth? And how will the world react when the money runs out and she is revealed as a working woman, not a woman of means?

(see page 44)

Talkback Tues 10 May

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 10 May Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 14 May

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Part of our 4 Plays for £58 package (see page 28)

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Booking Information

£2.00 off (see page 46)

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Fri 29 April (all seats £16.00 no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free

(see page 44)

Talkback Tues 10 May

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 10 May Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 14 May

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Part of our 4 Plays for £58 package (see page 28)

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A New Vic Theatre production

By Victoria Wood Directed by Abbey Wright Fri 20 May – Sat 4 June Victoria Wood has won more BAFTAs than anyone in history, along with awards for stand-up, drama and light entertainment. A comedy with original songs, Talent is the 1978 play that made her name, winning the Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Playwright and earning her first BAFTA nomination. It’s talent night at Bunters Nitespot and secretary Julie is making her bid for fame and fortune. With frumpy best friend Maureen in tow, she’s plunged into the backstage world of ukelele-wielding pensioners, hapless magicians and predatory comperes with wandering hands and white Cortinas. Julie is desperate for success and a new life; Maureen just wishes she was 14 again. But, when a face from the past turns up and some painful memories are unearthed, they’re forced to ask, what’s the point of success? And what does it really mean to have talent?

Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Fri 20 May (all seats £16.00, no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free (see page 44)

Talkback Weds 1 June

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Weds 1 June Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 4 June

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Part of our 4 Plays for £58 package (see page 28)

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Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Fri 20 May (all seats £16.00, no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free (see page 44)

Talkback Weds 1 June

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Weds 1 June Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 4 June

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Part of our 4 Plays for £58 package (see page 28)

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A New Vic Theatre production

“I am a sinner. Not a saint”

By Katori Hall Directed by Abbey Wright Fri 10 – Sat 25 June Intimate yet epic, winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play and a huge Broadway hit, The Mountaintop is a heartbreaking, powerful and surprisingly humorous re-imagining of events in the hours before the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King. April 3 1968. The Lorraine Motel. Memphis, Tennessee. Tomorrow, it will be the scene of a nation’s tragedy. But tonight, it’s just another stopover motel room for Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Fri 10 June (all seats £16.00 no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free

With a storm raging outside, a young maid arrives to deliver his cup of coffee. As they talk, King is forced to confront his past, his ideals and his hopes for the future. But who is this mysterious young woman? And what is the the true purpose of her visit? Please note: strong language and smoking on stage. There is no interval.

(see page 44)

Talkback Tues 21 June

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 21 June Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 25 June

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Part of our 4 Plays for £58 package (see page 28)

Original Broadway Production Produced by Jean Doumanian, Sonia Friedman and Ambassador Theatre Group.

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“I am a sinner. Not a saint”

Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Fri 10 June (all seats £16.00 no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free

(see page 44)

Talkback Tues 21 June

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 21 June Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 25 June

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Part of our 4 Plays for £58 package (see page 28)

Original Broadway Production Produced by Jean Doumanian, Sonia Friedman and Ambassador Theatre Group.

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A New Vic, Octagon Theatre, Bolton and Salisbury Playhouse production

Directed by Elizabeth Newman Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed

Based on the classic metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre ventures, Inc. Music published by EMI, all rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen

Thurs 30 June – Sat 16 July One of the greatest musicals of all time, live on stage! Made famous by stunning tap dance routines and memorable music, it’s Singin’ in the Rain in all its technicolour glory, with live music, dance, and, of course, rain! Silent movie stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are riding high, loved by audiences and studio execs alike – but not by each other! They couldn’t be more different. And they’re even more at odds when the ‘talkies’ come along – a disaster for Lina, whose vocal range leaves a lot to be desired.

Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Thurs 30 June (all seats £16.00, no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free (see page 44)

Desperate for the box office favourites to remain at the top, a talented chorus girl, Kathy, is brought in to provide Lina’s singing voice, setting off a series of events that no movie exec could have scripted… Featuring all the memorable songs from the 1952 MGM film, including Good Morning, Make ‘Em Laugh, and, of course, Singin’ in the Rain! Produced by arrangement with Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F . Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc. This production is by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York

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Talkback Tues 12 July

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 12 July Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 16 July

Four Friends for £64

What a glorious feelin’!

(see page 45)

For Families Pre-show family tour 12.30pm Sat 9 July (see page 29)

Part of our 4 Plays for £58 package (see page 28)

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A New Vic, Octagon Theatre, Bolton and Salisbury Playhouse production

Directed by Elizabeth Newman Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed

Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Thurs 30 June (all seats £16.00, no cons)

Under 16 Go Free (see page 46)

Under 26 Go Free (see page 44)

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Talkback Tues 12 July

Interpreted performances Captioned 7.30pm, Tues 12 July Audio described 2.15pm, Sat 16 July

Four Friends for £64

What a glorious feelin’!

(see page 45)

For Families Pre-show family tour 12.30pm Sat 9 July (see page 29)

Part of our 4 Plays for £58 package (see page 28)

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A New Vic Theatre and Oxford Playhouse Production

Neverland needs you and treasure awaits!

Based on an original novel by Geraldine McCaughrean Adapted and directed by Theresa Heskins Sat 23 July - Sat 6 August The official sequel to J M Barrie’s Peter Pan by the three-time Whitbread Children’s Book Award winner, this awfully big adventure has been adapted for the stage in her trademark all-action style by New Vic Artistic Director, Theresa Heskins.

Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions

£2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts

£2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

It’s 1929, Wendy and the Lost Boys have all grown up. Then, suddenly, 20 years after they left, they begin to dream of Neverland – of pirates and mermaids, war paint and crocodiles. Something is wrong and Peter Pan needs their help.

All seats £16.00 (no cons) Sat 23 July

Interpreted Performances

Captioned 7.30pm, Weds 3 Aug Audio described 2.00pm, Sat 6 Aug

For Families

Pre-show family talk 4.00pm Weds 27 July Pre-show family tour 12.30pm Sat 30 July (see page 29)

Talkback

Weds 3 Aug

Family of Four ticket just £56 (see page 29) © (2006) Great Ormond Street Hospital International Promotions Ltd, the official sequel to JM Barrie’s Peter Pan commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered charity no. 1160024

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Illustration: Steve Rawlings Design: Sam Charrington

So Wendy, John and the Lost Boys put on their children’s clothes and, armed only with fairy dust, fly back to Neverland to join Peter for one last adventure. But everything has changed. And the dangers they meet are beyond their wildest dreams.

First Night Fever

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A New Vic Theatre and Oxford Playhouse Production

Neverland needs you and treasure awaits!

Booking Information

Tickets £13.50 - £23.00

Concessions

£2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts

£2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

All seats £16.00 (no cons) Sat 23 July

Interpreted Performances

Captioned 7.30pm, Weds 3 Aug Audio described 2.00pm, Sat 6 Aug

For Families

Pre-show family talk 4.00pm Weds 27 July Pre-show family tour 12.30pm Sat 30 July (see page 29)

Talkback

Weds 3 Aug

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Illustration: Steve Rawlings Design: Sam Charrington

First Night Fever

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David Graham Productions presents

It’s the ultimate 60s show! Tues 30 Aug – Sat 10 Sept The New Vic legend that is Eric returns with his multi-talented, multi-instrumental company of actors, singers and musicians in a dead or alive tale of the Wild West. Filled with comedy and the greatest hits of the 1960s, it’s the best night out you’ll have this summer – darn tootin’! It’s the Summer of ’69 – 1869 that is! Eric Smith and Gordon Bennett are working on a transatlantic liner and have time to see the New York sights before their return voyage. But they get caught up in a bank robbery and are mistakenly identified as the bad guys. It’s time to skedaddle! And pronto!

Booking Information

Tickets £16.00 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Tues 30 Aug (all seats £16.00, no cons)

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Best seats for just £15.50 (see page 28)

Heading to the Wild West and arriving in Dead End Gulch, they think they’re safe – until the secrets of the town’s inhabitants start to unravel! What can save them? Who is the mysterious old timer? Will he always hit the spittoon, or is it dangerous to sit in the front row? And how will they manage to shoehorn a load of great 1960s hits into this show? Yee-haw! 27 | www.newvictheatre.org.uk Summer16 Mag (proof).indd 26-27

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David Graham Productions presents

Booking Information

Tickets £16.00 - £23.00

Concessions £2.00 off (see page 46)

Group Discounts £2.00 off for ten or more (see page 46)

First Night Fever Tues 30 Aug (all seats £16.00, no cons)

Four Friends for £64 (see page 45)

Best seats for just £15.50 (see page 28)

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New Vic Value Ticket Packages

THREE Plays plays just Four Just£46 £58 TWO plays just £35 Three Plays Just £46 Any seat, Any night Two Plays Just THREE plays just £35 £46 Any Night, Any Seat

3 46 4for £58 2 35 3 for One Night Events £46 events just £46 THREE Plays

Four Plays Just £58

Any seat. Any night Diana of Dobson’s; Talent; The Mountaintop; and T WO plays just £35 Singin’ in the Rain

one night events Three Events Just £46

3for events

£46

Choose from these g r e at n i g h t s o u t: Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham; Ensemble 360 (April); Andy Fairweather Low; Barry Cryer; Courtney Pine; Juan Martin; Ensemble 360 (June); Ballet Cymru.

lots more savings too when you book a one night package: Any additional event just £16.00

Lots more savings too!

Plays

2for 3 £46 events Plays

Three Plays Just £46

Three plays from: Diana of Dobson’s; Talent; The Mountaintop; and Singin’ in the Rain

ChoosePlays from these great Two Just £35 nights out: Two plays from: Diana of Dobson’s; Talent; The Mountaintop; and Singin’ in the Rain

lots more savings too!

Lots too And, when more you book oursavings Four Plays for £58 or Threewhen plays for £46 packages, you can get tickets for Our Gracie; Peter Panpackage: in Scarlet; and Maverick you book a One Night for just £15.50 (Mon-Thurs) or £16.00 (Fri & Sat); and The Snow Queen for just £16.00

Ticket packages cannot be combined with other concessions or offers (inc First Night Fever); must be booked in a single transaction; additional plays 1 ticket per play per package; change your performance any time, more than three days prior to the performance; all sales subject to availability and Box Office Manager’s discretion.

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Peter Pan in Scarlet Family of Four Ticket just £56 Must include one adult and one child. (additional tickets £15.00 each) Pre-show family tour: a 40-minute backstage tour, led by one of our Education team, giving an insight into the ways we create work for the stage. £2 each person Pre-show family talk: a 30-minute introduction to the show with a member of our Education Department and people involved in the production. £2 each person See calendar on page 51 for dates and times.

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New Vic Value Ticket Packages

THREE Plays plays just Four Just£46 £58 TWO plays just £35 Three Plays Just £46 Any seat, Any night Two Plays Just THREE plays just £35 £46 Any Night, Any Seat

3 46 4for £58 2 35 3 for One Night Events £46 events just £46 THREE Plays

Four Plays Just £58

Any seat. Any night Diana of Dobson’s; Talent; The Mountaintop; and T WO plays just £35 Singin’ in the Rain

one night events Three Events Just £46

3for events

£46

Choose from these g r e at n i g h t s o u t: Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham; Ensemble 360 (April); Andy Fairweather Low; Barry Cryer; Courtney Pine; Juan Martin; Ensemble 360 (June); Ballet Cymru.

lots more savings too when you book a one night package: Any additional event just £16.00

Lots more savings too!

Plays

2for 3 £46 events Plays

Three Plays Just £46

Three plays from: Diana of Dobson’s; Talent; The Mountaintop; and Singin’ in the Rain

ChoosePlays from these great Two Just £35 nights out: Two plays from: Diana of Dobson’s; Talent; The Mountaintop; and Singin’ in the Rain

lots more savings too!

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Visiting Performers

Visiting Performers Mon 11 April

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

“music from deep in the heart of Africa”

Barry Cryer and Colin Sell

A memorable night with Scotland’s best-loved traditional musicians. Aly Bain, Celtic fidder supreme, founder of Boys of the Lough, and maker of many cult TV series. Phil Cunningham, accordian virtuoso (he’s been playing since the age of three!), was voted one of Scotland’s 25 most influential people. Together with the finest traditional music you will ever hear – anywhere!

The Ant and Dec of the Sanatogen set with their new show, Strictly Come Joking. Cryer, one of Britain’s truly great comedy writers and performers, is still a ‘sprightly veteran’ (Undertakers’ Gazette); and Radio 4 pianist Sell, a ‘Legendary virtuoso’ (Pensioners’ Weekly), combine to entertain you with songs, jokes and an amazing revelation – they’re still here!

£16.50 / £19.50 / £20.50 / cons

£21.50 / £23.00 / cons

Mon 18 April

Ensemble 360 Naomi Atherton, (horn); Tim Horton, (piano); Benjamin Nabarro, (violin); Gemma Rosefield, (cello). The BBC Radio 3 and New Vic regulars back with an extraordinary programme. BRAHMS Horn Trio in E flat Op.40 SCHOENBERG Fantasy for violin and piano Op.47 BRAHMS Piano Trio in No.2 in C Op.87 Join the musicians in the bar afterwards for an informal discussion.

£18.00 / £21.50 / £23.00 / cons / Under 16s go free In conjunction with Concers at Keele www.keele.ac.uk/music/concerts-events-forums/keeleconcerts/

Thurs 5 May

Andy Fairweather Low & The Lowriders

A must-see night with the lead singer of legendary 60s band Amen Corner, making hits like Bend Me Shape Me and If Paradise is Half As Nice. He’s worked with Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, The Who, Van Morrison and hundreds more. Last year, Eric Clapton picked Andy and the band to be the opening act for his 70th birthday tour starting at Madison Square Garden, NYC. Wow! £21.50 / £23.00 / cons Seating Configurations Performance in-the-round Performance on three sides Summer16 Mag (proof).indd 30-31

Mon 9 May Join them before they come apart!

Directional performance with some element of front and back

“seriously good music, beautifully played by two jewels of British jazz”London Jazz News

Weds 25 May

Courtney Pine

Presents Song (the ballad book) featuring Zoe Rahman

One of the first black British jazz artists to make a serious mark on the jazz scene, he continues to break new ground with acclaimed recordings and prestigious industry awards. His latest project strips everything back for the most intimate show of his celebrated career as he takes to the stage playing bass clarinet accompanied by fellow Mercury nominee and MOBO Award-winning Pianist, Zoe Rahman. £21.50 / £23.00 / cons The New Vic Theatre supports the Newcastle Jazz and Blues Festival

Tues 31 May

Juan Martin The truly awe-inspiring guitarist and composer is back at the New Vic with a new flamenco programme of music, song and dance direct from Spain. With the cream of Spain’s dancers and singers, all the passion, intensity and emotion of the real flamenco. “the power and beauty of flamenco pure and simple . . . instrumental solos, songs and dance by the brilliant troupe” The Independent £20.00 / £21.50 / cons / Under 16s go free

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Visiting Performers

Visiting Performers Mon 11 April

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

“music from deep in the heart of Africa”

Barry Cryer and Colin Sell

£16.50 / £19.50 / £20.50 / cons

£21.50 / £23.00 / cons

Mon 18 April

£18.00 / £21.50 / £23.00 / cons / Under 16s go free In conjunction with Concers at Keele www.keele.ac.uk/music/concerts-events-forums/keeleconcerts/

Thurs 5 May

Andy Fairweather Low & The Lowriders

Mon 9 May Join them before they come apart!

Directional performance with some element of front and back

“seriously good music, beautifully played by two jewels of British jazz”London Jazz News

Weds 25 May

Courtney Pine

Presents Song (the ballad book) featuring Zoe Rahman

Tues 31 May

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Visiting Performers

Exhibitions Weds 15 June

25 April - 14 May

In celebration of violinist Peter Cropper 1945-2015

Blue Meets Grey

Ensemble 360

MOZART Oboe Quartet in F K.370 WEBERN Five Movements Op.5 FINZI Interlude for oboe and string quartet Op.21 BEETHOVEN String Quartet in C sharp minor Op.131 Peter made an immense mark on chamber music worldwide, both as a performer and passionate advocate. It was here at the New Vic that he fell in love with intimate, ‘in-the-round’ performance, a trademark which was to result in the formation of Music in the Round and Ensemble 360.

#Seven

Work made by Joyce Iwaszko, Hazel Higham, Ruth Rowland, Sara Penny, Jeanette Fanthome, Sharon Porteous and Heather Hancock in ceramics, 3D, paint, textile and lens based media.

27 June - 16 July

Philp Hardaker

Digging from our Past. Celebrating our Future. Sculptural Mosaics Created using archaeological ceramic shards alongside individually modelled porcelain artefacts, Philip’s work celebrates human diversity, with irony, a dry sense of humour and fun.

In celebration of Peter, Ensemble 360, perform one of his favourite works by a man who played a significant role in Peter’s life: Beethoven

Photo: Bjorg Lewis

“In the end Beethoven is the one I couldn’t live without, because he shares all the love of life and all the glory of life, all the time. He’s more euphoric than anyone else.” Peter Cropper Join the musicians for an informal discussion in the bar afterwards.

£18.00 / £21.50 / £23.00 / cons / Under 16s go free

“the audience were gripped from start to finish. Ballet Cymru, I salute you!” Dance Europe

Mon 20 June

Ballet Wales Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding Hood & Three Little Pigs The award-winning company with two extraordinary stories from the most popular storyteller in the world. This outstanding classical ballet is choreographed by Darius James and Amy Doughty, inspired by the outstanding and internationally recognised musical scores of composer Paul Patterson. Original choreography. Animated costumes. Stunning sets.

Photo: John Bishop

£16.50 / £20.00 / £21.50 / cons / Under 16s go free

16 May - 4 June

Micheal Pritchard Portfolio collection 2016

In his distinctive style Micheal creates compositions inspired by the majestic shapes of the bottle ovens and architectural features of the North Staffordshire potteries landscape.

6 - 25 June

Brighter Futures

Hidden Talents 2016 – Changing Lives Through Creativity

Brighter Futures offers effective solutions to the multiple and complex needs in many people’s lives. Hidden Talents enables skills and achievements to be celebrated despite daily challenges.

18 - 27 August

Building the New Vic Theatre From the Victoria Theatre Archive Illustrating events from the first Vic Appeal, the designs, construction and opening of the New Vic Theatre 30 years ago.

7 May

NSGC Craft Fair

In the Stephen Joseph Studio 10 am - 4pm Check with Front-of-House department for dates of exclusive preview nights for any of our exhibitions. To exhibit your work here or receive Preview Night invitations, please contact Front-of-House on: 01782 717954 ext 311 or email: dsunnuck@newvictheatre.org.uk

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Visiting Performers

Exhibitions Weds 15 June

25 April - 14 May

In celebration of violinist Peter Cropper 1945-2015

Blue Meets Grey

Ensemble 360

#Seven

Work made by Joyce Iwaszko, Hazel Higham, Ruth Rowland, Sara Penny, Jeanette Fanthome, Sharon Porteous and Heather Hancock in ceramics, 3D, paint, textile and lens based media.

27 June - 16 July

Philp Hardaker

In celebration of Peter, Ensemble 360, perform one of his favourite works by a man who played a significant role in Peter’s life: Beethoven

Photo: Bjorg Lewis

£18.00 / £21.50 / £23.00 / cons / Under 16s go free

“the audience were gripped from start to finish. Ballet Cymru, I salute you!” Dance Europe

Mon 20 June

Photo: John Bishop

£16.50 / £20.00 / £21.50 / cons / Under 16s go free

16 May - 4 June

Micheal Pritchard Portfolio collection 2016

In his distinctive style Micheal creates compositions inspired by the majestic shapes of the bottle ovens and architectural features of the North Staffordshire potteries landscape.

6 - 25 June

Brighter Futures

Hidden Talents 2016 – Changing Lives Through Creativity

Brighter Futures offers effective solutions to the multiple and complex needs in many people’s lives. Hidden Talents enables skills and achievements to be celebrated despite daily challenges.

18 - 27 August

Building the New Vic Theatre From the Victoria Theatre Archive Illustrating events from the first Vic Appeal, the designs, construction and opening of the New Vic Theatre 30 years ago.

7 May

NSGC Craft Fair

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Literary Festival Hot Air 2016 SCHEDULE THURSDAY 9 JUNE

The New Vic is delighted to join forces with Hot Air 2016 – helping to promote this great addition to the region’s cultural scene, and providing a box office service. And an event from our own Artistic Director too!

from Stoke-on-Trent, a celebration of the Burslem-based Great British Pottery Throw Down phenomenon, creative children’s activities and an insight into the workings of the publishing world.

For the third year, the “Festival in “A wonderful and inspiring festival. a Factory” brings the very best Such a breadth of speakers. Thank authors, poets and playwrights to the city to inspire and foster a you for bringing this event to Stoke!” Lynne (audience member 2015) love of books and reading. From one of Britain’s finest novelists, Nick Hornby, to leading international STOKE-ON-TRENT HOT AIR ceramicist Edmund de Waal, acclaimed LITERARY FESTIVAL 2016 classic historian Mary Beard, and what Thursday 9, Friday 10 & Saturday 11 June 2016 promises to be the children’s highlight of Emma Bridgewater Factory, Lichfield Street, the Festival, How to Train Your Dragon Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3EJ author, Cressida Cowell. Hot Air 2016 is a Tickets for most events £6 true celebration of outstanding writing and Book online at: newvictheatre.org.uk/hotair brilliant books. Call 01782 381381 Set in the heart of a traditional Victorian potbank at the Emma Bridgewater Factory, Hot Air2016 also features discussions and workshops exploring poetry inspired by the city, events with published local authors

Find out more: www.stokeliteraryfestival.org www.newvictheatre.org.uk/hotair Stoke-on-Trent Literary Festival

@SOTLitFestival

2.00pm Thursday 9 June NICK HORNBY: FUNNY GIRL The hugely successful author on his latest hit novel, set in the Swinging 60s. 4.00pm Thursday 9 June EDMUND DE WAAL: THE WHITE ROAD The leading ceramic artist’s lifelong journey in search of porcelain. 5.00pm Thursday 9 June POETIC REFLECTIONS ON STOKE-ON-TRENT Launching a new City Centre initiative, Pavement Poetry, this session considers how the city has inspired the works of poets over the decades. 6.00pm Thursday 9 June EMMA BRIDGEWATER: PATTERN The festival’s host and designer extraordinaire talks about her second book Pattern, a celebration of her design inspirations stemming from everyday life. 8.00pm Thursday 9 June MARY BEARD: SPQR The acclaimed historian will reflect on her most recent volume about Ancient Rome - SPQR.

FRIDAY 10 JUNE

12.00pm Friday 10 June KIRSTIE ALLSOPP The popular presenter of property shows discusses her world and her books. 2.00pm Friday 10 June ORLANDO FIGES: REVOLUTIONARY RUSSIA The UK’s foremost historian of the Soviet Union sets the Russian Revolution in the broader context of Soviet history

3.00pm Friday 10 June PETER PAN IN SCARLET The challenges and opportunities of adapting literature for the stage – with Geraldine McCaughrean and the New Vic Theatre’s Theresa Heskins. 4.00pm Friday 10 June GRAEME FOWLER: ABSOLUTELY FOXED In conversation with John Woodhouse, former England cricketer Graeme Fowler talks about his blisteringly honest autobiography. 5.00pm Friday 10 June HOW TO GET PUBLISHED! Learn the secrets of the industry with tips from literary agent Laura Williams of Peters Fraser & Dunlop, and published authors Caroline Lea and Misha Herwin, hosted by Stewart Collins. 6.00pm Friday 10 June MEG ROSSOFF: JONATHAN UNLEASHED The million-copy selling author of How I Live Now, discusses her first novel for adults. 8.00pm Friday 10 June TRISTRAM HUNT: TEN CITIES THAT MADE AN EMPIRE The historian and Stoke-on-Trent Central MP discusses his thoughtful and provocative investigation into the legacy of empire.

SATURDAY 11 JUNE

11.00am Saturday 11 June GANGSTA GRANNY WORKSHOP For children aged 7-11, join Jackie Trousdale, designer of the stage version of David Walliam’s brilliant book for a fun, creative workshop, 12.00pm Saturday 11 June CRESSIDA COWELL: HOW TO FIGHT A DRAGON’S FURY The successful children’s author talks about Hiccup the Viking’s twelfth and final adventure.

1.00pm Saturday 11 June MICK ESCOTT: ROUND THE FOOTLIGHTS: THE UNOFFICIAL THEATRE TOUR Author Mick Escott in conversation with Romy Cheeseman, honorary curator of the Victoria Theatre Collection at Staffordshire University. 2.00pm Saturday 11 June JULIET NICOLSON: A HOUSE FULL OF DAUGHTERS The historian’s extraordinarily personal investigation of seven generations of women from her family. 3.00pm Saturday 11 June LISA BLOWER: SITTING DUCKS Local award-winning fiction writer Lisa Blower, discusses her debut novel, Sitting Ducks, with Dr Catherine Burgass of Staffordshire University. 4.00pm Saturday 11 June SARAH RAVEN: GOOD, GOOD FOOD The gardener, doctor and inspirational cook, with a book of recipes that can give you the best chance of a longer, healthier life. 5.00pm Saturday 11 June FREE TAKE A HINT THEATRE: THE TALES THAT TIME FORGOT It’s 2093. Computer games rule and reading is ancient history. But in an abandoned library, Bobby discovers that books can have a life of their own! 6.00pm Saturday 11 June SIMON JENKINS: ENGLAND’S 1000 BEST HOUSES The leading cultural historian on palaces, mansions, halls, castles and cottages throughout the land. 8.00pm Saturday 11 June THE GREAT BRITISH POTTERY THROWN DOWN A celebration of the BBC 2 series, with Emma Bridgewater, potter and programme judge Keith Brymer-Jones and contestants from the series.

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Literary Festival Hot Air 2016 SCHEDULE THURSDAY 9 JUNE

from Stoke-on-Trent, a celebration of the Burslem-based Great British Pottery Throw Down phenomenon, creative children’s activities and an insight into the workings of the publishing world.

Find out more: www.stokeliteraryfestival.org www.newvictheatre.org.uk/hotair Stoke-on-Trent Literary Festival

@SOTLitFestival

FRIDAY 10 JUNE

SATURDAY 11 JUNE

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colleagues, family and club friends, I have completed three half marathons and am training for my first marathon in April. I love running with other people and sharing our running achievements.

On your

marks. . .

As Stoke-on-Trent gets into its stride as European City of Sport, the New Vic’s very own athletes tell their sporting stories… Meet Martin Hayward, Peter Morgan, Sarah Thorne, Mike Unwin, James Earls-Davis and James Atherton. Just some of the New Vic staff and freelance creatives who pound the pavements of North Staffordshire – even on their lunchbreaks! Peter Morgan, Deputy Chief Electrician: I initially started running to help me lose some weight and I joined my local Parkrun in Hanley Park. I really enjoyed seeing my times get faster, and my waistline getting smaller. Having fellow runners at the New Vic helped keep me motivated. Stoke becoming the European City of

Sport may surprise some people, but over the last few years I’ve seen more and more people helping each other to get fit, running and cycling around the streets and canals, and getting more involved in various sports. There’s a real sense of community around those who get involved. It’s a great thing to happen to the area. Sarah Thorne, Deputy Costume Supervisor: I started running two years ago. I felt very lazy as I watched my work colleagues heading off for a lunchtime run but I needed to try to run on my own first as I was so embarrassed at not being able to get to the end of the street! Now I regularly do Parkrun with my work

Martin Hayward, Administration Officer: Running is a good way of meeting likeminded folk and it’s a regular topic of conversation at the theatre. It’s good to get out in the fresh air, get some sunshine and has really helped me know my local area better. Last week, on a drizzly day running along the Caldon Canal, I saw two kingfishers. That cheered me up! I’ve been lucky enough to run the New York and Paris Marathons, and the Potteries Marathon when it came back last year. The Potters Half and full marathon get such amazing support. I would recommend them to anyone, although it’s true – the full marathon is tough! When I go out running at weekends, I’m amazed at how many people are playing sport, I come across football matches – lower leagues and children’s teams, rugby and cricket training and matches, not to mention all the other runners. Mike Unwin, Maintenance Technician: I’ve been running for seven years now, I hadn’t run since 1966 when I was at school. One day, Louise and Denise from the New Vic’s Workshop team asked me ‘why don’t you come out for a run with us at lunch?’ I ran a

couple of miles and it started from there. I’ve run around 100 races now. I’ve done the Blackpool Marathon, Congleton, Buxton, Leek and Potters Half Marathons and loads of 10km races. This year I’ve entered the Potteries Marathon. I do Parkrun too – if I go tomorrow I’ll have done 94! It’s great, it’s free and you just have to sign up online. People come from all over the area to take part. James Earls-Davis, Head of Technical/ Sound Designer: I have been running on and off since I was 16, I did cross country at school. I have done the Potteries Marathon several times and the London Marathon as well as a lot of half marathons and 10kms. I’ve done a half Ironman too – a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run – and I’ve done several Olympic distance triathlons. I join Parkrun a lot and it’s fantastic for anyone who has thought about getting into running but is a bit unsure, it’s completely non-judgemental. Stuck for ideas, I’ll often go out running in my lunch break—it’s when I’ve had some of my best ideas. For more information on the European City of Sport 2016 programme, visit www.stoke.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/ leisure/european-city-of-sport-2016. For information about getting involved in Parkrun, visit www.parkrun.org.uk. 37 | www.newvictheatre.org.uk

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colleagues, family and club friends, I have completed three half marathons and am training for my first marathon in April. I love running with other people and sharing our running achievements.

On your

marks. . .

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Second helpings Over the past three years our ambitious Appetite programme has been delivering spectacular and unexpected art to the parks, shopping centres, hospitals and streets of Stoke-on-Trent, thrilling new audiences throughout the city. Last November we were delighted to learn that we had been successful in achieving a further £1 million Arts Council England investment to continue the programme for a further three years. Led by the New Vic, we’ll be working with Partners in Creative Learning, Staffordshire University and 6 Towns Radio. This next chapter will see Appetite build on its success, animating the city with unforgettable art experiences and challenging even more people to get excited about what the arts can offer. Since 2013, Appetite has worked closely 38 | www.newvictheatre.org.uk Summer16 Mag (proof).indd 38-39

with many of the city’s community groups, supporting them to infuse something a little different into their local events. This next phase will see Appetite continue to support the groups’ ambitious future plans through one-to-one mentoring, as well as co-producing a programme of unmissable city-wide events with Supper Club, a monthly gathering of enthusiastic and committed community members. So what sweet treats will be making 2016 sizzle? August will see the return of the acclaimed Big Feast to the city Centre, Hanley, with a sensational opening show, a city-wide Taster Tour and a three-day festival of riveting street performance. On 20 - 23 October ‘pop up’ theatre-inthe-round, Roundabout, by the celebrated Paines Plough, will be springing back up in Hanley for three days of outstanding new plays from the nation’s most exciting,

upcoming writers, together with a programme of local entertainment and events. To round the year off in spectacular style, Appetite will be looking to team up again with Stoke-on-Trent City Council to switch on the Christmas Lights with an artistic bang. Karl Greenwood, Appetite Project Director, says: ‘Over the past three years we’ve begun to see a real change in people’s attitudes to regularly attending arts events. We are looking forward to continuing to work with local people, groups and partners to bring another three years of world class experiences to the city, ensuring even more people are inspired to engage with cultural activity.’ Make sure you never miss a thing by visiting www.appetitestoke.co.uk and signing up to the Appetite mailing list. Appetite on Facebook appetite.stoke Appetite on Twitter @appetitestoke Appetite is part of the Creative People and Places programme supported by funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England. You can find out more about the Creative People and Places programme here: www.creativepeopleplaces.org.uk. Twitter: @CPPnetwork. For further information on upcoming events and the latest Appetite news visit: www.appetitestoke.co.uk

Open House: Andrew Billington Photography

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NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME SCHOOL

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ANNIVERSARY PATRON: Donate £19.86 and we can’t say thankper youmonth enough to Benefits will include all those of everyone that has supported us.of It is Patrons’ Circle, plus a copy theso muchannual appreciated. ambitious target – to raise £300,000 by review, in which you will have Enriching lives the time of the New Vic’s 30th named acknowledgement. And it isn’t just the financial generosity birthday August 2016. That’s Hundreds of in youngsters enjoyed Tale£10,000 Trail to PATRONS’ for every year our beautiful building has supporters thatCIRCLE: has been so Robin Hood & Marian, one of many projects for of our Donate £10 per month been open. heartening. young people supported by New Vic Patrons. Benefits will include all those of Many, manyin theatre Thank you! Patrons, named recognition And we’re people wanted of programmes and an opportunity support a backstage tour with the Artistic storming traditional to share their Director or Executive Director. ahead. Our wonderful theatre skills… first target was memories of the PATRON: Our costume department is creative, innovative to raise New Vic – often Donate £5 per month and hard-working. New Vic Patrons support £54,000 going back forty Benefits include regular newsletters this unique work, just one of the craft skills about our work, invitations to was reached years and more – AppealsoPatron which make our productions individual. exclusive events and As a result of andnamed tell us of the acknowledgementaffection in the Christmas our first-ever and programme and on the website. telephone appeal we were able to do this pride they have for the theatre. with a remarkable 700 people supporting Complete the form on the page to become part of themakes New the Appeal by signing up to be New Vic Pa- It hasoverleaf, been genuinely inspiring and Vic Patron community. trons, becoming regular charitable givers, or everyone at the New Vic even more making one-off donations. determined to make sure that this special | www.newvictheatre.org.uk theatre is 43 around for another 30 years, Their generosity means that we’ve been making a real difference to local lives and able to secure an extra £36,000 in creating lots more memories for the 25/02/2016 17:03 matched funding from Arts Council future.

New Vic Patrons make regular When wesupporting launched ourour 30thwork Anniversary donations, on Appeal early in 2015, we set ourselves an stage and with the community.

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love theatre, Change lives: Become a New Vic Patron

sponsors SPONSORS The New New Vic Vic Theatre gratefullygratefully acknowledges the following for their generous support: support The acknowledges the following for their generous

Getting closer!

Anniversary appeal

Help us make the next 30 years as successful as the last!

Business BUSINESS Friend FRIEND Members MEMBERS Baker Tilly

The Dudson Group

Barringtons Ltd. Chartered Accountants

Keele University Science & Business Park

NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME SCHOOL

Newcastle-under-Lyme School

Castlefield

Richard Jacobs Pension & Trustee Services Ltd.

Dains

Newcastle-under-Lyme College

Wardell Armstrong

New Vic Patrons make regular When wesupporting launched ourour 30thwork Anniversary donations, on Appeal early in 2015, we set ourselves an stage and with the community.

“

I’ve been visiting for 15 years and it’s by far my favourite theatre. It’s a real escape for me!

”

Support us Yes, I would like to become a New Vic supporter:

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Snacks - 10am ’til 3.30pm Lunch - Noon ’til 2pm Closed - 3.30pm ’til 5.30pm Dinner - 5.30pm ’til 7.30pm Beverages - 5.30pm ’til interval (Bar ’til 11pm) Tableware generously supplied by

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Support us Yes, I would like to become a New Vic supporter:

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Anniversary Patron £19.86 per month Patrons’ Circle £10 per month

Patron £5 per month

Title

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First name

Address

Postcode

Telephone

E mail

Please hand into the Box Office or post this form to The New Vic, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under- Lyme, ST5 0JG – do not send this form to your bank

c af é

Instruction to your Bank or Building Society to pay by Direct Debit

Home-made food at value for money prices

I would like to make a regular donation to the THE NEW VIC THEATRE by Direct Debit of £

per month/quarter/year*

starting on the 1st of until further notice/for

years *

*delete as appropriate

To: The Manager

Service User Number:

Enjoy lunch or a pre-show meal with friends. Have a drink at the bar. Or simply spoil yourself with a cuppa and a delicious cake.

2 7 7 9 3 7

If you’re coming for a pre-show dinner, why not call 01782 717954 ext. 325 and reserve a table?

(bank or building society)

Address Postcode Name(s) of Account Holder:

I understand that this instruction may remain with CTT Charity Payments Ltd and, if so details will be passed electronically to my Bank/ Building Society:

If you’re bringing a little one please ask our café staff for our children’s choices.

Signature(s)

Eat local! Wherever possible, the New Vic uses local produce and ingredients.

Date : Account Number Branch Sort Code Reference

Banks and Building Societies may NOT accept Direct Debit instructions for some types of account

Avoid the drinks rush

I am eligible for Gift Aid – please send me a form in the post, to collect 25% extra on NVS16 my donations, at no extra charge to me.

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Snacks - 10am ’til 3.30pm Lunch - Noon ’til 2pm Closed - 3.30pm ’til 5.30pm Dinner - 5.30pm ’til 7.30pm Beverages - 5.30pm ’til interval (Bar ’til 11pm) Tableware generously supplied by

Pre-order drinks using the interval slips provided at the bar.

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We’ve got 50 free tickets to give away for most New Vic productions to people under 26. That’s right, they’re free. Not only that, when all the free tickets have gone, you can still get a ticket for just £8.00. Free tickets are available on a first come first served basis only. So make sure to book soon! See Box Office to get your new U26 free card. Please see page 46 for the small print Not available for Peter Pan in Scarlet, Maverick and The Snow Queen.

Call our Box Office to find out more: 01782 717962. Or, visit us online at www.newvictheatre.org.uk

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To book just call Box Office 01782 717962 Four tickets for just £64 - a great value, great night out with friends. Any play, any seats Monday - Friday. Excludes The Snow Queen. Just give us an email address to qualify for this great offer. (max eight tickets per booking)

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Bookings / Access / Information

New Vic Value

We aim to make visiting the New Vic the best possible value. Our Box Office will always advise on the best option for you. Under 16s Go Free

For nominated plays and one night events, an under 16 admitted free with an adult paying full or concessionary price. Some events have adult content, please check when booking. U26 Go Free

Under 26 Go Free tickets available for Mon – Fri performances of designated productions only; only two tickets per booking; an address and email address needs to be provided to claim free tickets (don’t worry, we will never pass your address to any other organisation); sorry, but only one pair of free tickets per season can be booked; free tickets not available to book online. Schools

School groups £10.50 any seat, any performance, unless otherwise stated. Groups

Groups of ten or more

£2.00 off top two price bands for New Vic productions (unless otherwise stated). Plus a free ticket for the organiser. First Night Fever

All seats £16.00 on the opening nights of nominated productions. four friends for £64

Four tickets for just £64 - a great value, great night out with friends. Any play, any seats Monday - Friday. Just give us an email address to qualify for this great offer. (max eight tickets per booking) Not available for The Snow Queen. Concessions*

£2.00 off tickets for all New Vic productions for the following: children (under 16); full-time students; over 60s; In addition, if you are in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance, tickets are £1.50 for Monday and Tuesday performances of

New Vic productions (maximum two tickets per person per production). *Conditions All concessionary tickets are subject to availability; only one concession per ticket; proof of status may be required; no concessions for matinees or Saturday performances unless otherwise stated. New Vic Gift TOKENS

Give the gift of a great night out. New Vic gift tokens are available in denominations of £5, £10 and £20 so you can choose how much you want to give.

Bookings

Content

In Person

Box Office open Mon - Sat 10.00am to start of performance. Closes 6pm on non-performance nights.

Productions may contain strong language and difficult content. Please check with Box Office prior to booking.

By Phone

Late Admissions

24 hour booking service - 01782 717962 (answerphone out of Box Office hours).

By Post

The New Vic reserves the right to vary the advertised programme and facilities if necessary and apologises for any inconvenience. E & OE

By Credit / Debit Card

Committed to providing access to the arts for all.

Online

Book online at www.newvictheatre.org.uk (£1 transaction fee per ticket.)

Exchanging Tickets

We are sorry that no refunds can be made. 50p per ticket to exchange for another performance of same production - at least 3 days prior to date of original performance. Service free for package buyers.

A Companion ticket at lowest advertised price (less concession if eligible) per disabled patron.

Please note that latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

Cheques payable to New Vic Theatre (cheque guarantee card number & expiry date on reverse), include SAE and send to: New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs, ST5 0JG. Quote number by telephone; show card on collection. Tickets booked by credit card are guaranteed sold and can be collected at any time or posted to you for 60p. Reservations held for 3 working days or 1 hr before performance whichever is earliest. We can no longer accept Electron, Amex or Diners cards.

Tickets £11.50 Mon – Thurs; £13.50 Fri; and £15.50 Sat; lowest advertised price less £2.00 concession (if available) for all other events. £14.50 The Snow Queen.

A free Carer’s ticket for patrons in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance.

Family Facilities The New Vic welcomes families.

Access

We have a lift to the first floor for anyone with a pushchair or who might struggle with stairs. There are several Baby-changing facilities in the Front-of-House areas.

Disabled Patrons

Free parking close to entrance for Blue Badge holders (please call to reserve a space), automatic doors, lift to 1st floor, ramped access to auditorium, disabled toilets. Magnetic induction loop in auditorium (not available for amplified performances). Infra-red assisted hearing system.

You are welcome to breastfeed in any of our front-of-house areas, however, if you require a private space, please ask at Box Office and they will find you a quiet room. Our restaurant offers a range of child-friendly meals. Please ask our restaurant staff for our current options.

Captioned Performances for New Vic Productions. Audio Described Performances for New Vic Productions (please book min. 3 days in advance). Large-print cast sheets available on request. Guide dogs welcome.

We offer concessionary rates for children for most of our shows and one-night events, and under 16s go free to most New Vic productions when accompanying paying adults (please see page 46).

Loan copies of play scripts available from the Box Office on request.

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Bookings /Access /Information

Bookings / Access / Information

New Vic Value

We aim to make visiting the New Vic the best possible value. Our Box Office will always advise on the best option for you. Under 16s Go Free

For nominated plays and one night events, an under 16 admitted free with an adult paying full or concessionary price. Some events have adult content, please check when booking. U26 Go Free

School groups £10.50 any seat, any performance, unless otherwise stated. Groups

Groups of ten or more

£2.00 off top two price bands for New Vic productions (unless otherwise stated). Plus a free ticket for the organiser. First Night Fever

All seats £16.00 on the opening nights of nominated productions. four friends for £64

Give the gift of a great night out. New Vic gift tokens are available in denominations of £5, £10 and £20 so you can choose how much you want to give.

Bookings

Content

In Person

Box Office open Mon - Sat 10.00am to start of performance. Closes 6pm on non-performance nights.

Productions may contain strong language and difficult content. Please check with Box Office prior to booking.

By Phone

Late Admissions

24 hour booking service - 01782 717962 (answerphone out of Box Office hours).

By Post

The New Vic reserves the right to vary the advertised programme and facilities if necessary and apologises for any inconvenience. E & OE

By Credit / Debit Card

Committed to providing access to the arts for all.

Online

Book online at www.newvictheatre.org.uk (£1 transaction fee per ticket.)

Exchanging Tickets

A Companion ticket at lowest advertised price (less concession if eligible) per disabled patron.

Please note that latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

Tickets £11.50 Mon – Thurs; £13.50 Fri; and £15.50 Sat; lowest advertised price less £2.00 concession (if available) for all other events. £14.50 The Snow Queen.

A free Carer’s ticket for patrons in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance.

Family Facilities The New Vic welcomes families.

Access

We have a lift to the first floor for anyone with a pushchair or who might struggle with stairs. There are several Baby-changing facilities in the Front-of-House areas.

Disabled Patrons

We offer concessionary rates for children for most of our shows and one-night events, and under 16s go free to most New Vic productions when accompanying paying adults (please see page 46).

Loan copies of play scripts available from the Box Office on request.

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How to get here How to get here Bus Bus stop outside theatre 4 & 4A: Newcastle & Hanley.

Rail The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent. Connections to Birmingham, Manchester, Derby, Stafford, Crewe. Enquiries: 08457 484950

Parking Blue Badge holders Please contact Box Office to arrange reserved, free parking

Coach / Minibus Please contact Box Office to arrange reserved, free parking

Car The New Vic provides on-site, parking (£1 after 6:30pm). We are in a residential area and ask you to minimise inconvenience to our neighbours by using car parks indicated and not on-street parking (see map). Alternative parking (from 6pm Mon-Fri, all day Sat) available on King Street Car Park. Spaces marked for Aspire Housing (yellow lined bays) can be used by New Vic patrons within these times. Theatre 5 mins on foot (500yds) via Miller Street. Please allow time for alternative parking when planning your journeys. Please contact the Box Office or Front of House Department for further advice. IF YOU'RE USING A SAT NAV! Users of satellite navigation systems have occasionally experienced problems. Please ensure that your system is directing you to the NEW VIC, NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME.

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Auditorium Maps Auditorium Maps Auditorium Maps

Our Gracie, Diana of Dobson’s, Talent, The Mountaintop, Singin’ in the Rain, Peter Pan in Scarlet Robin Hood and Marian Family perf Full Price- Thurs Mon Concessions Standard Price Child Group Concessions Groups Fri &(10+) Sat Eve Family of 4 Price Standard

Row A &PartG

Row B

PartG & Balcony

Rows C-F

£16.00 £21.50 £23.00 £14.00 £13.50 £19.50 £20.00 £21.00 £21.50 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £11.50 £18.00 £19.50 N/A £2.00 off £2.00 off £66.00 £15.50 £21.50 £23.00 (must include one adult £56.00 (November performances) * £13.50 £19.50 £21.00 Concessions & one child) Matinees Schools’ perf Standard £14.00 £19.00 £14.00 £19.00 £14.00 Full Price Price £19.00 Concessions £17.00 £12.00 £17.00 £12.00 £17.00 £12.00 Concessions F NGroup Fever all seats £16.00£10.00 (no concessions) Child £10.00 £10.00 Groups (10+) N/A £2.00 off £2.00 off The Merry Wives, Kiss Me Quickstep, Schools groups £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 The Birthday Party, Shafted!, Our Gracie

In-the-round In-the-round

Peter Pan in Scarlet

Mon - Thurs Family of 4 £56.00 (must include one adult£13.50 & one child) £20.00 Standard Price £21.50 Maverick Concessions £11.50 £18.00 £19.50 Mon - Thurs Fri & Sat Eve Full Price £17.00 £21.50 £20.00£23.00 £21.50 Standard Price £15.50 Concessions £15.00 £18.00 £19.50 £13.50 £20.50 £21.00 Concessions* Fri & Sat Eve Matinees Full Price £18.50 £14.00 £21.50£14.00 £23.00 Standard Price £14.00 Concessions* £16.50 £19.50 £21.00 Concessions £12.00 £12.00 £12.00 FN Feverallall seats £16.00 concessions) FN Fever seats £16.00 (no(no concessions) Groups (10+) N/A £2.00 £2.00 off off Groups (10+) N/A £2.00 off off £2.00 The Snow Queen Schools groups £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 Family perf Full Price £16.50 £22.00 £23.50 Concessions £14.50 £20.00 £21.50 Child Group £10.50 £10.50 £10.50 Groups (10+) N/A £2.00 off £2.00 off Family of 4 £66.00 (must include one adult & one child) Schools’ perf Full Price £19.50 £19.50 £19.50 *Fridays only Concessions £17.50 £17.50 £17.50 Child Group £10.50 £10.50 £10.50 *Fridays only

Directional performance Directional performance with with element of front and back somesome element of front and back

Performance on three Performance on three sidessides Top Top priceprice bandband Middle priceprice bandband Middle Lower priceprice bandband Lower

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How to get here How to get here Bus Bus stop outside theatre 4 & 4A: Newcastle & Hanley.

Rail The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent. Connections to Birmingham, Manchester, Derby, Stafford, Crewe. Enquiries: 08457 484950

Parking Blue Badge holders Please contact Box Office to arrange reserved, free parking

Coach / Minibus Please contact Box Office to arrange reserved, free parking

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Ticket Prices Ticket Prices Ticket Prices

Auditorium Maps Auditorium Maps Auditorium Maps

Row A &PartG

Row B

PartG & Balcony

Rows C-F

In-the-round In-the-round

Peter Pan in Scarlet

Directional performance Directional performance with with element of front and back somesome element of front and back

Performance on three Performance on three sidessides Top Top priceprice bandband Middle priceprice bandband Middle Lower priceprice bandband Lower

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Calendar April Weds 6 Thurs 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Mon 11 Tues 12 Weds 13 Thurs 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Mon 18 Tues 19 Weds 20 Thurs 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Fri 29 Sat 30

Our Gracie Our Gracie Our Gracie Our Gracie Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Our Gracie Our Gracie Our Gracie Our Gracie Our Gracie 2.15 Ensemble 360 Our Gracie Our Gracie Our Gracie Our Gracie Our Gracie 2.15 Diana of Dobson’s Diana of Dobson’s

MAY Mon 2 Theatre closed Tues 3 Diana of Dobson’s Weds 4 Diana of Dobson’s Thurs 5 Andy Fairweather Low Fri 6 Diana of Dobson’s Sat 7 Diana of Dobson’s Craft Fair 10.00 Mon 9 Barry Cryer Tues 10 Diana of Dobson’s Weds 11 Diana of Dobson’s Thurs 12 Diana of Dobson’s Fri 13 Diana of Dobson’s Sat 14 Diana of Dobson’s 2.15 Fri 20 Talent Sat 21 Talent Mon 23 Talent Tues 24 Talent Weds 25 Courtney Pine Thurs 26 Talent Fri 27 Talent Sat 28 Talent 2.15 Mon 30 Theatre closed Tues 31 Juan Martin Dracula, cited as one of the top ten UK productions of 2015 by The Observer. Photo: Andrew Billington Summer16 Mag (proof).indd 50-51

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June Weds 1 Talent Thurs 2 Talent Fri 3 Talent Sat 4 Talent 2.15 Fri 10 The Mountaintop Sat 11 The Mountaintop Mon 13 The Mountaintop Tues 14 The Mountaintop Weds 15 Ensemble 360 Thurs 16 The Mountaintop Fri 17 The Mountaintop Sat 18 The Mountaintop 2.15 Mon 20 Ballet Cymru Tues 21 The Mountaintop Weds 22 The Mountaintop Thurs 23 The Mountaintop Fri 24 The Mountaintop Sat 25 The Mountaintop 2.15 Thurs 30 Singin’ in the Rain July Fri 1 Sat 2 Mon 4 Tues 5 Weds 6 Thurs 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Mon 11 Tues 12 Weds 13 Thurs 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Sat 23 Mon 25 Tues 26 Weds 27 Thurs 28 Fri 29 Sat 30

Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain 2.15 Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain 2.15 Singin’ in the Rain Singin’ in the Rain 2.15 Peter Pan in Scarlet Peter Pan in Scarlet Peter Pan in Scarlet Peter Pan in Scarlet 5.30 Peter Pan in Scarlet 2.15 Peter Pan in Scarlet Peter Pan in Scarlet 2.15

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August Mon 1 Peter Pan in Scarlet 7.30 Tues 2 Peter Pan in Scarlet 5.30 Weds 3 Peter Pan in Scarlet 7.30 Thurs 4 Peter Pan in Scarlet 2.15 7.30 Fri 5 Peter Pan in Scarlet 7.30 Sat 6 Peter Pan in Scarlet 2.15 7.30 Mon 29 Theatre closed Tues 30 Maverick 7.30 Weds 31 Maverick 7.30 September Thurs 1 Maverick Fri 2 Maverick Sat 3 Maverick Mon 5 Maverick Tues 6 Maverick Weds 7 Maverick Thurs 8 Maverick Fri 9 Maverick Sat 10 Maverick

7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.30

Key to symbols First Night Fever Talkback Captioned Performances Audio Described Performances Pre-show family talk 4pm Pre-show family tour 12.30pm

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Calendar April Weds 6 Thurs 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Mon 11 Tues 12 Weds 13 Thurs 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Mon 18 Tues 19 Weds 20 Thurs 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Fri 29 Sat 30

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Key to symbols First Night Fever Talkback Captioned Performances Audio Described Performances Pre-show family talk 4pm Pre-show family tour 12.30pm

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JUST ANNOUNCED FOR CHRISTMAS 2016!

Sat 19 Nov 2016 Sat 28 Jan 2017

By Hans Christian Andersen Adapted and directed by Theresa Heskins

Staged by the brilliant team behind legendary New Vic Christmas shows such as The Borrowers and Robin Hood & Marian, the Hans Christian Andersen classic is on sale now.

The New Vic Theatre operates thanks to a unique partnership between Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Charity Registration Number: 253242 Company Registration Number: 911924 Registered Office: Etruria Road, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0JG

Box Office: 01782 717962 New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffs, ST5 0JG

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