JUNE-DECEMBER 2016
www.live.org.uk See life’s dramas unfold at Live Theatre
WELCOME TO LIVE THEATRE
About Live Theatre Live Theatre is recognised as one of the great new writing theatres on the international stage. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, it is also deeply rooted in its local community. Live Theatre produces work as varied and diverse as the audiences it engages with. As well as championing the art of writing for the stage by producing and presenting new plays, Live Theatre unlocks the potential of young people and finds and nurtures creative talent. Through its creative enterprises it is also developing new models of business sustainability and growth.
Location
Booking Information Book tickets by phone or online Call Live Theatre’s box office on (0191) 232 1232 or visit www.live.org.uk where you can select your own seat online. Tickets can be mailed out, at an extra charge of £1, or can be collected from the box office free of charge.
For details on getting to Live Theatre and public parking see page 35.
Box office opening hours
Ticket exchanges
Monday to Friday 10am to 5.30pm.
Ticket Exchanges are available up to 24 hours before a performance, for a fee of £1 per ticket (up to a maximum of £5 per transaction).
The box office is also open from 2 hours before, until 30 minutes after, evening and weekend performances.
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Tickets can also be credited to your Live Theatre account and this credit is valid for one year.
CONTENTS
Contents
EVENT CALENDAR LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
P4-5 P6-17
New plays by Live Theatre and co-productions with other leading theatre companies. VISITING THEATRE
P18-22
The best new plays presented by regional and national companies. LIVE LAB
P23
Our new writing and artist development programme LIVE GARDEN
Performances and events in our new outdoor performance space and garden. LIVE MUSIC
P24
P P25-27
Some of the best visiting musicians play in our intimate theatre spaces. EVENTS FOR SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
P28-29
Workshops to accompany our plays, plus support for the curriculum, Arts Award and Artsmark. LIVE ON TOUR
P30
Live Theatre productions go on National Tours FRIENDS OF LIVE THEATRE SEATING & TICKET INFORMATION Our gift vouchers make fantastic presents – purchase them from our box office.
P31 P32-33
VENUE INFORMATION
P34
ASSISTED PERFORMANCES & TOURS
P35
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June to December 2016 Calendar… LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTION
CABARET
5 Jun
Rendezvous – Wish You Were Here Page 22
LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTION
8-26 Jun
30 Jun-23 Jul The Savage Page 8
Mobile Page 6
JUNE
LIVE GARDEN LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTION
9 &10 Jul Live Garden Launch Page 10
17 Jul
Mini Mela Page 24
JULY LIVE GARDEN
MUSIC
22 Sept
An Evening With Madison Violet Page 25
VISITING THEATRE
22 & 23 Sept The Lamppost Petition Page 20
1 Oct
LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTION
VISITING THEATRE
5-22 Oct
25 & 26 Oct
Broken Biscuits Page 12
Jess and Joe Forever Page 21
VISITING THEATRE
MUSIC
16 Dec
19 Dec
17 Dec
Fun Palaces Page 24
OCTOBER MUSIC
VISITING THEATRE LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTION
8-17 Dec
The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes Page 16
8-10 Dec Key Change Page 21
Mixtape: Christmas Page 22
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Hannabiell and Midnight Blue Page 27
The Proud Ones Page 27
MUSIC
18 Jul
Hillfolk Noir + David Broad Page 25
VISITING THEATRE MUSIC
12 Aug
Carlie Parr + Cath & Phil Tyler Page 25
6 & 7 Sept The 56 Page 18
VISITING THEATRE
14-17 Sept
And Then Came The Nightjars Page 19
VISITING THEATRE
20 & 21 Sept Spine Page 20
9 Sept
AUGUST
MUSIC
4 Nov
Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles + Tom Blackwell Page 26
SEPTEMBER
MUSIC
LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTION
10 Nov-14 Dec Harriet Martineau Dreams of Dancing Page 14
Historic Building To urs See below
MUSIC MUSIC
11 Nov
Steve James + Hokum Hotshots Page 26
18 Nov
Ladies of Midnight Blue Page 26
19 Nov
Underhill Rose + Edwina Hayes Page 27
NOVEMBER
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Historic Building Tours Fri 9 Sept, 11am & 1.30pm Take a free tour behind the scenes in Live Theatre’s historic buildings (including the new Live Garden) during Heritage Open Days 2016. Booking essential.
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LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
WEDNESDAY 8 TO SUNDAY 26 JUNE
DATES: Wed 8 to Sun 26 Jun
Mobile
LOCATION: Live Garden
A Live Theatre, Marlowe Theatre and The Paper Birds production: World Premiere
SUITABILITY: 12+
DURATION: 40mins
A fairground ride like no other. An ordinary looking caravan. A treasure trove of magic and digital wizardry. Step into our caravan, a familiar place, to shelter from the rain, to have nice cup of tea and a biscuit. She’ll dig out the board games, play a game of Connect 4.
PERFORMANCES: Wed to Fri 5pm, 5.45pm, 6.30pm, 7.15pm & 8pm Sat & Sun 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm, 5pm, 5.45pm, 6.30pm, 7.15pm & 8pm PREVIEWS: Wed 8 Jun 5pm, 5.45pm, 6.30pm, 7.15pm, 8pm
But this is a caravan like no other. Where the kettle talks, cupboards open to reveal pop up worlds and the whole caravan is transformed into our solar system. A place where we remember who we are and where we have come from, as we shape who we want to be.
FRIENDS 241: Wed 8 Jun & Sat 11 Jun (all perfs)
We are taught from a young age to aim high, to reach for the stars, to want more, more than our parents, more than the generations before us, to climb the social ladder. But as we break free from where we came from, what are we leaving behind?
ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: Wed 22 Jun, 5pm, 5.45pm, 6.30pm, 7.15pm & 8pm
Mobile is based on interviews conducted in communities across the UK, including Newcastle.
«««« “Engaging, frequently very funny and poignant.” The Independent (on Thirsty) «««« “Made the hairs on my neck stand on end.”
TICKETS: Wed-Thurs £8, £6 concs, £5 students (as part of a group), Fri & Sat £10, £8 concs
The caravan is not wheelchair accessible. Please see page 35 for more information on our assisted performances. No audience participation inside the caravan. TOUR DATES:
What’s On Stage (on Blind)
Blackhall Community Centre Fri 17 Jun
Made using public funding from Arts Council England.
Greenhills Centre, Wheatley Hill Thurs 23 Jun
Wednesdays – Fridays between 11.30am and 3.15pm
Schools & Community Group Visits
In addition to a visit to Mobile, these include a workshop and a film The Making of Mobile Mobile. See page 29 for details. is the first show Suitable for Arts Award and Artsmark in Live Garden. visits (see page 28). See page 24 for more events in our new public outdoor performance space and garden.
Canterbury High Street Sat 9 Jul The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Sun 10 Jul Latitude Festival Thurs 14 & Fri 15 Jul Turner Contemporary, Margate Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jul The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Sat 8 to Wed 12 Oct Theatre Royal. Plymouth Tues 1 to Sat 5 Nov
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THURSDAY 30 JUNE TO SATURDAY 23 JULY
DATES: Thurs 30 Jun to Sat 23 Jul
The Savage
LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: Approx. 1hr 45mins incl. interval
A Live Theatre Production: World Premiere Written by David Almond Directed by Max Roberts Associate Director Jamie Jackson Designed by Alison Ashton Original music by Beth Brennan
SUITABILITY: 9+ PREVIEWS: Thurs 30 Jun, 7.30pm, Fri 1 Jul, 7.30pm, Sat 2 Jul, 2pm & 7.30pm OPENING NIGHT: Tues 5 Jul, 7.30pm FRIENDS 241: Thurs 30 Jun, 7.30pm & Sat 2 Jul, 2pm
Carnegie Medal-winning author David Almond adapts his critically acclaimed short story The Savage for the stage. “What you writing Blue?” Following the death of his dad and to escape the unwanted attentions of the neighbourhood bully Hopper, Blue throws himself into writing. In his imagination, he conjures up a “truely wild” character – one full of anger and thoughts of revenge. Helped by his friend Elaine, his mum and baby sister Jess, his creation takes on a life of its own, blurring the line between fact and fiction… The Savage is a family friendly play with music, movement and eye-catching visuals that will appeal to both young people and adults alike. Commissioned to coincide with the launch of the Live Tales writing centre (see page 28 for more information) it is an uplifting contemporary fable about creation and renewal, wildness and civilisation, showing the importance of creativity in making us whole. SATURDAY 9 JULY (after the 2pm show)
Live Tales Introduction
David Almond, champion of Live Tales talks about the importance of children’s writing and creativity. TUESDAY 12 JULY (after the 7.30pm show)
Meet the Writer & Book Signing
David Almond and Director Max Roberts discuss transforming the story for the stage. Both events are free, but booking essential. Suitable for Arts Award and Artsmark visits (see page 28). SATURDAY 16 JULY, 11.30AM -1PM
Wild Writing Workshop with David Almond
Join David for a creative workshop based around wild writing. £10, £6 concs. Suitable for ages 9+ and adults, booking essential.
TICKETS: £14-£10, over 60s £12, other concs £6 Youth Theatre Members £3 Thurs 30 Jun, 7.30pm Sat 2 Jul, 2pm Tues 5 Jul, 7.30pm Wed 6 Jul, 2pm Sat 9 Jul, 2pm Tues 12 Jul, 10.30am Thurs 14 Jul, 1.30pm Tues 19 Jul, 1.30pm Thurs 21 Jul, 10.30am
Thurs 7 Jul, 7.30pm Sun 10 Jul, 4pm Tues 12 Jul, 7.30pm Wed 13 Jul, 7.30pm Sat 16 Jul, 2pm Tues 19 Jul, 7.30pm Wed 20 Jul, 7.30pm Sat 23 Jul, 2pm
£22-£15, over 60s £22, other concs £15 Fri 8 Jul, 7.30pm Sat 9 Jul, 7.30pm Thurs 14 Jul, 7.30pm £18-£12, Fri 15 Jul, 7.30pm over 60s concs £16, Sat 16 Jul, 7.30pm other concs £10 Thurs 21 Jul, 7.30pm Fri 1 Jul, 7.30pm Fri 22 Jul, 7.30pm Sat 2 Jul, 7.30pm Sat 23 Jul, 7.30pm Wed 6 Jul, 7.30pm
ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: Tues 19 Jul, Thurs 21 Jul, 1.30pm 6pm Tues 19 Jul, Thurs 21 Jul, 7.30pm 6pm Thurs 21 Jul, 10.30am Please see page 35 for more information on our assisted performances.
Free Telling Tales drama workshops for school groups are available to accompany the show. See page 29
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LIVE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 JULY
DATES: Sat 9 Jul & Sun 10 Jul
Live Garden Launch
LOCATION: Live Garden PERFORMANCES: Sat 9 Jul 12.30pm & 6pm, Sun 10 Jul 12noon, 2.30pm & 6pm
A Live Theatre Production. World Premiere Join us for a series of performances to launch our new Live Garden and outdoor performance space. These promenade performances will take audiences on a guided tour taster of Live Theatre’s work and will explore the various new performance areas of the Live Garden.
DURATION: Approx. 50mins SUITABILITY: 11+, promenade piece TICKETS: FREE, but ticketed, must be reserved in advance
The outdoor extravaganza will include some favourite Live Theatre performers revisiting popular texts from Live Theatre’s past, alongside a new commission by writerin-residence Paddy Campbell. There will be an exciting performance by young people from Live’s Youth Theatre and you can expect one or two surprises on the way too. These events will be free, but ticketed, and will take place around scheduled performances of The Savage in the Main Theatre (see page 9). The first event in the Live Garden space is the World Premiere of Mobile by The Paper Birds (see page 7 for further details). Live Garden will also host special events at other times later in the year (See details of the Gem Arts Mini Mela and Fun Palaces both on page 24).
Jim Beirne, Chief Executive, Live Theatre said: “This summer sees the culmination of two years of development work on Live Works and we’re delighted to be launching an exciting new outdoor performance area for the company this summer. It’s a great opportunity for us to meet new audiences and to show them the work and activities associated with Live Theatre. Live Garden is also a beautiful public space that we hope will become a recreational addition to the area and a place for people to relax and escape the bustle of the Quayside.” To book online visit www.live.org.uk 11
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WEDNESDAY 5 TO SATURDAY 22 OCTOBER
DATES: Wed 5 to Sat 22 Oct
Broken Biscuits
LOCATION: Main Theatre
A Paines Plough and Live Theatre Production: World Premiere Written by Tom Wells Directed by James Grieve
SUITABILITY: 12+
DURATION: 1hr 30mins
“The point is: we’re losers. Nobodies. Carry on like this, we’re losers forever. And we don’t have to be. Fresh start, two months to completely one hundred per cent reinvent ourselves. And I know exactly how we can do that.” Megan, Holly and Ben are definitely not the cool kids. But Megan has a plan. One long summer holiday to change their lives. One sure path to coolness. One amazing transformation, through the power of song. Holed up in Megan’s garden shed, three old friends try to change their fortunes in a beautiful, heart-warming, laughout-loud coming-of-age story for our times. Rock on. “Wells has given us another winner…Unreservedly recommended.” ««««« The Independent (on Jumpers For Goalposts)
PREVIEWS: Wed 5 Oct, 7.30pm, Thur 6 Oct, 7.30pm, Sat 8 Oct, 2pm & 7.30pm OPENING NIGHT: Tues 11 Oct, 7.30pm FRIENDS 241: Wed 5 Oct, 7.30pm & Sat 8 Oct 2pm TICKETS: £14-£10, over 60s £12, other concs £6 Youth Theatre Members £3 Wed 5 Oct, 7.30pm Thur 6 Oct, 7.30pm Sat 8 Oct, 2pm Tues 11 Oct, 7.30pm Thurs 13 Oct, 2pm Sat 15 Oct, 2pm Sun 16 Oct, 4pm Tues 18 Oct, 7.30pm Thurs 20 Oct, 2pm
SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER (after the 2pm show)
£18-£12, over 60s concs £16, other concs £10 Fri 7 Oct, 7.30pm Sat 8 Oct, 7.30pm Wed 12 Oct, 7.30pm Thurs 13 Oct, 7.30pm Wed 19 Oct, 7.30pm Thurs 20 Oct, 7.30pm Sat 22 Oct, 2pm £22-£15, over 60s £22, other concs £15 Fri 14 Oct, 7.30pm Sat 15 Oct, 7.30pm Fri 21 Oct, 7.30pm Sat 22 Oct, 7.30pm
Meet the Cast and Creative Team The cast and creative team discuss the making of the play. Free, booking essential.
Following its premiere at Live Theatre Broken Biscuits goes a on a UK tour.
Join us for a closing party after the final show on Saturday 22 October.
#BrokenBiscuits Gez Casey, Literary Manager, Live Theatre said: “Tom Wells has won over audiences and critics alike with his beguiling bighearted plays and we’re delighted to be working again with partners Paines Plough on the premiere of Tom’s latest work. Funny, celebratory and up-lifting, Broken Biscuits details the ups-and-downs of how three friends work in harmony to outfox adversity.”
TOUR DATES: Theatre Royal, Plymouth Tues 25 to Sat 29 Oct Hull Truck Theatre Mon Tues 1 to Sat 5 Nov Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Tues 8 to Sat 12 Nov Crucible Studio, Sheffield Tues 15 to Sat 19 Nov Tobacco Factory, Bristol Fri 25 to Sat 26 Nov Birmingham Repertory Theatre Tues 29 Nov to Sat 3 Dec
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THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER TO SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER
DATES: Thurs 10 Nov to Sat 3 Dec
Harriet Martineau Dreams of Dancing
LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: 2hrs 20mins, inc. an interval SUITABILITY: 10+
A Live Theatre Production: World Premiere Written by Shelagh Stephenson Directed by Max Roberts
PREVIEWS: Thurs 10 Nov, 7.30pm, Fri 11 Nov, 7.30pm, Sat 12 Nov, 2pm & 7.30pm
“I often dream that I’m dancing. Over the waves. A cross between dancing and flying. And then I wake up and I’m bed bound, earth bound and wearing a corset.” Tynemouth, 1844. Harriet Martineau, leading radical thinker, feminist and anti-slavery campaigner of her day, seeks refuge from the claustrophobic demands of London society, with her needlepoint and a telescope in an attic room on Front Street. But instead of escape, she finds an unequal world in need of her attention. This is a world of racial intolerance and gender imbalance, of eccentric scientific practices such as mesmerism and phrenology. A world where a negligent husband may die from a pig falling on his head in the street. On her comic journey to combat injustice, Harriet also learns some home truths about herself along the way. Following on from the critically acclaimed 2010 production of A Northern Odyssey (««««« The Guardian), Harriet Martineau Dreams of Dancing is the second in Shelagh Stephenson’s trilogy of plays at Live Theatre exploring the contemporary relevance of Tyneside’s political and cultural heritage. SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER (after the 2pm show)
Meet the Writer
Join Shelagh Stephenson as she discusses the writing of the play. Free, booking essential.
OPENING NIGHT: Tues 15 Nov, 7.30pm FRIENDS 241: Thurs 10 Nov, 7.30pm & Sat 12 Nov, 2pm TICKETS: £18-£12, over 60s concs £16, other concs £10 Thurs 10 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 12 Nov, 2pm Thurs 17 Nov, 2pm Thurs 24 Nov, 2pm Thurs 1 Dec, 2pm £22-£15, over 60s £22, other concs £15 Fri 11 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 12 Nov, 7.30pm Tues 15 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 19 Nov, 2pm Sun 20 Nov, 4pm Tues 22 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 26 Nov, 2pm
Sun 27 Nov, 4pm Tues 29 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 3 Dec, 2pm £26-£18, over 60s £26, other concs £18 Wed 16 Nov, 7.30pm Thurs 17 Nov, 7.30pm Fri 18 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 19 Nov, 7.30pm Wed 23 Nov, 7.30pm Thurs 24 Nov, 7.30pm Fri 25 Nov, 7.30pm Sat 26 Nov, 7.30pm Wed 30 Nov, 7.30pm Thurs 1 Dec, 7.30pm Fri 2 Dec, 7.30pm Sat 3 Dec, 7.30pm
ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: Wed 30 Nov, Thurs 1 Dec, 7.30pm 7.30pm Thurs 1 Dec, Sat 3 Dec, 2pm 6pm Please see page 35 for more information on our assisted performances.
Max Roberts, Artistic Director, Live Theatre said: “I am delighted to welcome Shelagh Stephenson back to Live Theatre and thrilled that she has created the another play set in and around Tynemouth where she grew up. Harriet Martineau Dreams of Dancing is a superbly witty and engaging story underpinned with a sharply focused feminist tract. As with A Northern Odyssey the production will include music and dance inspired by the traditions of Northumberland.” To book online visit www.live.org.uk 15
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THURSDAY 8 TO SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER
DATES: Thurs 8 to Sat 17 Dec
The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes
LOCATION: Studio Theatre DURATION: Approx 1hr 10mins SUITABILITY: 14+
A Live Theatre Production: World Premiere Written by Nina Berry Co-directed by Max Roberts and Graeme Thompson Designed by Luke Robson Original Music by Anguaji Music Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike? How the water vapour keeps on condensing and where the snowflake falls is what determines the way the snowflake looks when it lands on your coat sleeve. The way they can arrange themselves is almost infinite. So, you know, nobody can say for absolute certain but the likelihood of two snowflakes being identical is next to impossible.
PERFORMANCES: Tues to Sun PREVIEW: Thurs 8 Dec FRIENDS 241: Thurs 8 Dec, 8pm & Sat 10 Dec, 2pm MATINEES: Sat 10 Dec, 2pm, Thurs 15 Dec, 2pm & Sat 17 Dec, 2pm TICKETS: £10, £8 concs
Rosie and Charlie are two people in many places. From youth to old age, from Trafalgar Square to Chillingham Road, The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes takes a touching look at what it means to grow up, fall in love and how the tiniest, most seemingly insignificant detail can change eternity. Or then again maybe not. A play about fate, friendship and snowflakes. Nina Berry is currently a Live Lab Associate artist and her previous short play Words with Love was part of Rendezvous (2015). She is a graduate of Live Theatre’s Introduction to Playwriting Course and Live Writers Group. “One of the best young writers working in the region” British Theatre Guide SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER (after the 2pm show)
Meet the Writer
Nina Berry discusses the making of the play with Directors Graeme Thompson and Max Roberts. Free, booking essential.
Max Roberts, Artistic Director, Live Theatre said: “As well as working with established writers David Almond and Shelagh Stephenson this season, I am also looking forward to co-directing The Terminal Velocity of Snowflakes, the first full length play by Nina Berry, an emerging writer from Newcastle with real talent. Her writing is distinctive, witty and contemporary and her play will provide a delightful alternative Christmas entertainment” To book online visit www.live.org.uk 17
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TUESDAY 6 & WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM
The 56 Presented by LUNG Theatre Written by Matt Woodhead & Gemma Wilson Directed by Matt Woodhead ‘Nobody dies in football matches in fires. It doesn’t happen.’ At 3.40pm on 11 May 1985, a small fire broke out in the main stand at Valley Parade football ground during the last game of the season. Within four minutes, the wooden structure was ablaze. Adapted solely from over sixty real-life testimonies, this bold and pertinent piece of documentary theatre pays homage to the supporters who lost their lives in one of the darkest days in British footballing history. On the 31st anniversary of the disaster, The 56 examines the solidarity, strength and community in the face of overwhelming tragedy. ‘The 56 packs raw emotional power’ The Sunday Times ‘A young and remarkable company’ The Independent A share of the profits from the play’s tour will be donated to the University of Bradford Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit.
WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER (after the 7.30pm show)
Meet the Cast and Creative Team
The cast and creative team discuss the making of the play. Free, booking essential.
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DATES: Tues 6 & Wed 7 Sept, 7.30pm LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: 1hr 15mins SUITABILITY: 13+ TICKETS: £14-£10, over 60s concs £12, other concs £6
VISITING THEATRE
WEDNESDAY 14 TO SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
DATES: Wed 14 to Sat 17 Sept,
And Then Come The Nightjars
LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: 1hr 15mins
Presented by Theatre503 and Bristol Old Vic In association with Tara Finney Productions Written by Bea Roberts Directed by Paul Robinson
SUITABILITY: 12+, contains some swearing
South Devon, 2001. Jeff is a dairy vet with a problem. Michael is a cattle farmer – he is a problem. The two men have a begrudging respect for one another, usually expressed through a shared fag, a nip of whisky and some boisterous banter. But when Foot and Mouth sweeps across the UK countryside their friendship, and indeed their whole way of life, is thrown into question. Michael watches in disbelief as his cows are rounded up, and to his horror, it is Jeff brandishing the gun.
TICKETS: £18-£12, over 60s concs £16, other concs £10 Wed 14 Sept, 7.30pm Thurs 15 Sept, 7.30pm Sat 17 Sept, 2pm
£22-£15, over 60s £22, other concs £15 Fri 16 Sept, 7.30pm Sat 17 Sept, 7.30pm
Tender, funny and full of love, And Then Come the Nightjars is a story of male friendship against the odds, and a tribute to rural English life. “Intensely funny... a small gem of a play from a writer to watch” The Daily Telegraph “A savagely funny and sad play directed with real delicacy” The Guardian Selected from 1500 scripts as winner of the Theatre503 Playwriting Award. Fourteen «««« reviews and six Off West End nominations including Best New Play. THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER (after the 7.30pm show)
Meet the Cast
The cast and creative team discuss the making of the play. Free, booking essential.
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TUESDAY 20 & WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM THURSDAY 22 & FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER, 8PM
Spine
The Lamppost Petition
Presented by Soho Theatre & Francesca Moody Written by Clara Brennan
Written by Zoe Murtagh
From fast-rising Channel 4 playwright Clara Brennan, comes the Fringe First and Herald Angel award-winning Edinburgh Fringe sellout show, Spine, a hilarious and heartbreaking call to arms for our modern age. Spine charts the explosive friendship between a ferocious, wise-cracking teenager and an elderly East End widow. Mischievous activist pensioner Glenda is hell-bent on leaving a political legacy and saving Amy from the Tory scrapheap. In this era of damaging cuts and disillusionment, has politics forgotten people? Can we really take the power back? Amy is forced to find out. The exciting 15 minute short of Spine was originally shown at Live Theatre as part of Theatre Uncut in 2013.
The Lamppost Petition is a piece about grandparents and what it means to get older. It’s about the things you never said. It’s about the questions you always wanted to ask. It’s the photograph you carry round in your purse and the sound of that song that tastes like apple pie. Presented by ARC Stockton, Live Theatre, Customs House, South Shields and The Maltings, Berwick as part of the Bridging the Gap scheme DATES: Thurs 22 & Fri 23 Sept , 8pm LOCATION: Studio Theatre DURATION: 1hr SUITABILITY: 14+ TICKETS: £8, £6 concs
DATES: Tues 20 & Wed 21 Sept, 7.30pm LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: 1hr 5mins SUITABILITY: 15+ TICKETS: £14-£10, over 60s concs £12, other concs £6
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TUESDAY 25 & WEDNESDAY 26 OCTOBER, 7.30PM THURSDAY 8 TO SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER
Jess and Joe Forever
Key Change
Presented by Farnham Maltings Written by Zoe Cooper Directed by Derek Bond
An Open Clasp production Written by Catrina McHugh Directed by Laura Lindow
Meet Jess and Joe. They want to tell you their story. Joe is Norfolk born and bred and wears wellies. Jess holidays there with her au pair and is slightly too tubby for her summer dresses.
Devised with women in HMP Low Newton to tour to male prisons, critically-acclaimed Key Change carries their voices over the razor wire in a raw, illuminating and very funny portrayal of women in prison.
Spanning several summer holidays, Jess and Joe Forever is an unusual coming of age tale exploring rural life and what it means to belong somewhere, if you can really belong anywhere. It is a layered and thoughtful play about finding your place in the world when you only know a small part of it.
Key Change premiered at Live Theatre in 2014 before a successful run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015 winning The Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award 2015, to having its New York Premiere in 2016 receive the prestigious New York Times Critics Pick.
“a debut full of sparky intelligence that promises good things to come.” The Guardian (on Nativities by Zoe Cooper) Produced by Farnham Maltings in association with The Orange Tree. Originally commissioned by Old Vic New Voices. Supported by Arts Council England. DATES: Tues 25 & Wed 26 Oct, 7.30pm LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: Approx. 55mins SUITABILITY: 12+ TICKETS: £14-£10, over 60s concs £12, other concs £6
DATES: Thurs 8 to Sat 10 Dec, 7.30pm LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: 1hr SUITABILITY: 13+ MATINEE: Sat 10 Dec, 2pm Fri 9 Dec, 7.30pm TICKETS: £18-£12, over 60s concs £16, other concs £10 Thurs 8 Dec, 7.30pm Sat 10 Dec, 2pm
£22-£15, over 60s £22, other concs £15 Fri 9 Dec, 7.30pm Sat 10 Dec, 7.30pm
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CABARET
FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER, 7.30PM
SUNDAY 5 JUNE, 7.30PM
Mixtape: Christmas
Rendezvous – Wish You Were Here
Mixtape are back at Live Theatre for a special Christmas edition of their hilarious bite-sized comedy inspired by music. Part sketch show and part music quiz Mixtape: Christmas features a whole host of festive tunes as well as a Mega Mix of their classic sketches. Themes include Number 1s, The 80s, Brit Pop, Girl Bands vs. Boy Bands and Rock’n’Roll. Guess what songs and bands inspire the sketches to be in with the chance of winning the highly coveted Golden Mixtape trophy. Christmas fancy dress is encouraged. “A very special utterly brilliant show” narc DATE: Fri 16 Dec, 7.30pm LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: Approx. 1hr 45mins, incl. interval SUITABILITY: 14+, contains some explicit content TICKETS: £8, £6 concs
Presented by New Writing North An evening of poetry, music, cabaret and cocktails as New Writing North award this year’s Julia Darling Travel Fellowship and celebrate her life and work. Hosted by Live Theatre regular actress Charlie Hardwick the evening includes performances by The Poetry Virgins, Kissed, Zoe Lambert amongst others. The Julia Darling Travel Fellowship supports a creative writer or group of writers to undertake a period of travel. The Julia Darling Travel Fellowship is purely crowd-funded and supported by many generous donors. Ticket sales from Rendezvous – Wish You Were Here will support the continuation of this prize. The Julia Darling Travel Fellowship is managed by New Writing North, with additional support from Live Theatre. DATE: Sun 5 Jun, 7.30pm LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: 2hrs 15mins, incl. interval SUITABILITY: 12+ TICKETS: £14, £10 concs
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LIVE LAB
Live Theatre is the home of new theatre in the North East and Live Lab is a creative space that allows it to flourish. It offers a platform for writers, theatre makers and artists to test bed their creativity. Celebrating people, plays and the best new theatre from the region and beyond. Why not join us this season for our Introduction to Playwriting course?
“I just wanted to say thank you for the support and guidance that your theatre provided for me to grow as a writer. You made it seem possible to succeed. I submitted my play The Joy of Herding Cats to BBC Writers Room. This was the play I worked on while attending the playwriting group. Well, I have just received an e-mail to say that it has made the top 5% and will be progressed to a full reading. Again, thank you, without your encouragement and guidance, I would have never submitted this play.” Sharon Zucker, Introduction to Playwriting course member, 2012
SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER, 10AM TO 5PM
Introduction to Playwriting Weekend Learn key elements of writing for the stage including narrative development, theatrical development, character progression and structure in Live Theatre’s popular playwriting course. Many students from the course have gone on to have work produced professionally including award-winning writers Lee Mattinson (Chalet Lines), Fiona Evans (Geordie Sinatra) Paddy Campbell (Wet House) and, most recently, Alison Carr (Iris). Limited places, allocated via an application system. For more information and details on how to apply see www.live.org.uk/livelab DATES: Sat 12 & Sun 13 Nov LOCATION: Studio Theatre DURATION: 7hrs each day COST: Free, by application Deadline for applications: Sun 2 Oct. Successful applicants notified: Fri 7 Oct.
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LIVE GARDEN
SUNDAY 17TH JULY, 11AM-3PM
SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER, 11AM-5PM
Mini Mela
Fun Palaces
Presented as part of GemArts Masala Festival, with Live Theatre
Live Theatre is holding its first Fun Palaces with workshops and performances, including puppetry and illustration, for families and young people. There’ll also be pop up events all day in the garden with storytelling, acoustic buskers and much more.
The Mini Mela brings Live Garden to life with all the fun and flavours of an Indian bazaar. Enjoy Indian dance, storytelling and Dhol drumming performances, create stunning Indian Rangoli plus other South Asian arts and crafts, and try a delicious feast from the East with Indian street food and drinks on sale. Look out for free performances of The Magic Fish, a classic Indian tale retold through dance, storytelling and beatboxing, along the banks of the Tyne at 11:30am and 3pm.
Fun Palaces is part of a nationwide, ongoing movement for culture at the heart of our communities. It’s a celebration of arts and sciences. Fun Palaces are free, welcoming annual events, made for and with the local community. Come along and be a part of it. DATE: Sat 1 Oct , 11am-5pm LOCATION: Live Garden
DATE: Sun 17 Jul, 11am-3pm
DURATION: 6 hours, drop in
LOCATION: Live Garden
SUITABILITY: All ages
DURATION: 4 hours, drop in
TICKETS: FREE, drop in
SUITABILITY: All ages TICKETS: FREE, drop in
We’d also like you to help us shape it, participate and create it with us. We welcome involvement and engagement from people keen to make a difference. For more information on getting involved contact degna@live.org.uk.
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LIVE MUSIC
MUSIC: Summertyne Festival Taster show
THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 7.30PM
MONDAY 18 JULY 8PM
FRIDAY 12 AUGUST, 8PM
Hillfolk Noir (USA) + David Broad (UK)
Charlie Parr (USA) + An Evening Cath & Phil Tyler (UK) with Madison Violet (Canada) Presented by
Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club Fronted by singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Travis Ward, Hillfolk Noir are a trio of neo-traditionalists playing traditional music on traditional instruments for non-traditional times. They call it Junkerdash, and it’s a sound brewed from folk, bluegrass, punk, stringband blues and other influences musical and otherwise. David Broad is a wonderful, young folk, blues and country guitar player, a singer and songwriter living in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Jumpin’ Hot Club An easily confused and very shy individual, Charlie Parr has been travelling around singing his songs ever since leaving Austin Minnesota in the 1980’s in search of Spider John Koerner. With his resonator fuelled folk songs from Duluth Minnesota, Charlie is only going to be in the UK for a one week tour so this is a special show. Cath & Phil Tyler play Anglo-American folk music using guitar, banjo, voice and fiddle.
Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern (Madison Violet) have honed their skills over a number of years as writers, multiinstrumentalists and performers. Madison Violet have soldout shows across North America, Europe and Australia, and with their new album Year Of The Horse, they’ve proven once again that they’re among Canada’s brightest songwriters.
DATE: Fri 12 Aug, 8pm
DATE: Thurs 22 Sept, 7.30pm
LOCATION: Studio Theatre
DATE: Mon 18 Jul, 8pm
LOCATION: Main Theatre
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs
LOCATION: Studio Theatre
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs
TICKETS: £12
TICKETS: £14
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs TICKETS: £12
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LIVE MUSIC
Country Soul Special
Acoustic Blues Special
FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER, 8PM
FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER, 8PM
Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles (USA) + Tom Blackwell
Steve James (USA) + Ladies of Midnight Hokum Hotshots (UK) Blue + very special guests Presented by
Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club The wonderful Erin Rae makes her first visit to the UK from Nashville, Tennessee to promote her debut album, Soon Enough. Already picking up huge praise in the US and emerging as one of the young trailblazers of the country roots scene, Rae is set for very big things. Tom Blackwell is a pure country soul singer and songwriter just making waves. DATE: Fri 4 Nov, 8pm LOCATION: Studio Theatre
Jumpin’ Hot Club New York born Steve James lived 37 years in Texas prior to a recent move to Seattle; the blues guitarist, singersongwriter is a walking encyclopaedia of traditional blues. He is a genuine legend of acoustic blues and old timey music and is one of the best slide players around. Acclaimed local bluesmen Hokum Hotshots open proceedings with their wonderful take on all sorts of vintage blues.
FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER, 8PM
Presented by Northern Roots Journal Culture Award winner Hannabiell and Yilis bring their Afro Funk drumming back to Live Theatre for a showcase featuring the cream of new and emerging talent. An unmissable night of drums, trombone and vibes! Presented by Northern Roots as part of the build up to Freedom City 2017, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King receiving an honorary degree from Newcastle University.
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs
DATE: Fri 11 Nov, 8pm
DATE: Fri 18 Nov, 8pm
TICKETS: £12
LOCATION: Studio Theatre
LOCATION: Studio Theatre
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs
TICKETS: £12
TICKETS: £5
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LIVE MUSIC
Acoustic Roots – Ladies Special
Part of Freedom City 2017
SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER, 8PM
SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER, 7.30PM MONDAY 19 DECEMBER, 7.45PM
Underhill Rose (USA) + Edwina Hayes (UK)
Hannabiell and Midnight Blue + Voices of Virtue African Gospel Choir
Presented by Jumpin’ Hot Club Dusky honeyed harmonies, heartfelt soul-touching lyrics and an eye-catching stage presence. Underhill Rose, dazzling fusion of Country, Bluegrass, Pop, and even a little bit of Tin Pan Blues have had rippling success over the last three years. UK based songstress Edwina Hayes’ beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folkAmericana.
The Proud Ones The Proud Ones reunite to perform at their favourite venue, for “One Night Only”.
After 18 years since their last gig the band from Newcastle who performed Award winning Hannabiell around the globe in their and Midnight Blue fuse own right as well as being Afro-Caribbean & Latin opening act for the likes percussion, jazz, funk of (David Bowie, Paul and reggae, creating a Young and Midge Ure) powerful and upbeat blend have decided to come of drums, brass and vocal together for one more chants producing a party night of performance and atmosphere and demanding are getting the band back audience participation! together to perform their Voices of Virtue are a full unique blend of self-penned piece gospel choir and live country songs. band with singers drawn The band will feature original from the Kings Castle members including special Church. Playing classic guests. soul and gospel with some seasonal favourites too. DATE: Mon 19 Dec, 7.45pm Presented by Northern Roots
DATE: Sat 19 Nov, 8pm
DATE: Sat 17 Dec, 7.30pm
LOCATION: Studio Theatre
LOCATION: Main Theatre
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs
TICKETS: £12
TICKETS: £10
LOCATION: Main Theatre DURATION: 2hrs 45mins TICKETS: £10
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EVENTS FOR SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
Live Tales Our new creative writing centre for children and young people officially opens in September. Live Tales will encourage and inspire children and young people to explore their imagination, develop communication skills and confidence and help with their writing progression through a fun, creative story writing process. In our 2 hour Live Tales workshops, children in Key Stage 2 will let their imaginations run wild to write a fantastic original story. The first part of the story is written by the whole class then each child gets the opportunity to write their own individual ending to the story.
DATES: Â Term time Thurs and Fri mornings 15 Sep to 16 Dec LOCATION: Live Tales DURATION: 2hrs SUITABILITY: KS2 classes LINKS TO CURRICULUM: English, Creative Writing, Writing Progression COST: FREE, must be booked in advance
To find out more about these free workshops contact livetales@live.org.uk or ring box office on (0191) 232 1232. Arts Award Live Theatre has delivered Arts Award, an accredited national qualification that supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders, at Bronze, Silver and Gold level since 2013 with 100% pass rate. Visits to plays, talks and workshops at Live Theatre can help support the curriculum, and help schools with their delivery of Arts Award and Arts Mark. Look out for events marked suitable for Arts Award visits throughout the brochure. Live’s Youth Theatre Live Theatre runs the largest youth theatre in the North East, which is free to participants. Young people aged 11 to 25 work with theatre professionals to develop their drama skills and take part in annual performances. For more information see www.live.org.uk/youth-theatre 28 For tickets and information call (0191) 232 1232
EVENTS FOR SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
For more information on Mobile see page 7
For more information on The Savage see page 9
SELECTED DATES IN JUNE
SELECTED DATES IN JULY
Mobile, Performance, Workshop and Film
Telling Tales Workshops
School and community groups can add a workshop and Making of Mobile film, to their visit to Mobile. Each Mobile performance accommodates up to 8 pupils plus one teacher. A block of sessions can be booked to accommodate larger groups, who rotate between the workshop, film and Mobile performance.
School groups can book Telling Tales, a free practical workshop exploring storytelling through words and drama inspired by themes in David Almond’s play The Savage to accompany their visit to the play. DATES: Wed 6 Jul, Tues 12 Jul, Thurs 14 Jul, Tues 19 Jul & Thurs 21 Jul LOCATION: Studio Theatre
DATES: Wed 8 to Fri 10 Jun, Wed 15 & Thurs 16 Jun, Wed 22 Jun & Fri 24 Jun
DURATION: Approx. 3hrs 15mins Telling Tales workshop is approx 90 mins. The Savage 1hr 45mins incl. interval Time for a lunch break has been allocated.
LOCATION: Live Garden
SUITABILITY: 9+, Key Stages 2 to 4
DURATION: Each performance will be 40 mins plus 40 minute workshop and film
LINKS TO CURRICULUM: English, Drama, PHSE & SMSC
SUITABILITY: 12 +, Key Stages 3 to 5
TIMES: Wed 6 Jul Telling Tales 11.30am + The Savage 2pm Tues 12 Jul The Savage 10.30am + Telling Tales 1pm Thurs 14 Jul Telling Tales 11am + The Savage 1.30pm Tues 19 Jul Telling Tales 11am + The Savage 1.30pm (Captioned) Thurs 21 Jul The Savage 10.30am + Telling Tales 1pm (Relaxed)
LINKS TO CURRICULUM: Drama/Performing Arts, Politics & PHSE PERFORMANCES: 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm & 3.15pm CAPACITY: 8 pupils plus one teacher, blocks of performances can be booked together to accommodate classes or groups. ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: Wed 22 Jun (all) TICKETS: £5 per student (as part of a group).
Suitable for Arts Award and Artsmark visits (see page 28).
TICKETS: Workshop free, limited availability must be pre-booked alongside tickets for The Savage. Student tickets for these performances are £6. Accompanying teachers go free.
Suitable for Arts Award and Artsmark visits (see page 28).
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LIVE ON TOUR
Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour
TOUR DATES:
A Live Theatre & National Theatre of Scotland co-production Adapted by Lee Hall, from the novel The Sopranos by Alan Warner Directed by Vicky Featherstone Music Arranger and Supervisor Martin Lowe Designed by Chloe Lamford Lighting Design by Lizzie Powell Choreography by Imogen Knight
SECC, Glasgow Tues 24 May to Sat 28 May
A musical play about losing your virginity and finding yourself.
Galway International Arts Festival Tues 19 Jul to Sat 23 Jul
Lee Hall’s award-winning play Our Ladies... embarks on a new national and international tour in 2016 following sell out success at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and tour which included Live Theatre. “a mighty piece of popular theatre, full of show-stopping musical moments delivered to perfection” ««««« The Scotsman “fresh, funny and poignant” «««« The Telegraph Age 16+ Contains strong language and adult themes
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Liverpool Playhouse Tues 31 May to Sat 4 Jun International Festival of Arts & Ideas, New Haven Sat 11 Jun to Sat 25 Jun Dundee Rep Theatre Thurs 30 Jun to Sat 2 Jul Theatre Royal, Newcastle Tues 12 Jul to Sat 16 Jul
National Theatre of Great Britain, London Mon 8 Aug to Sat 1 Oct
Live Theatre co-productions Mobile (see page 7) and Broken Biscuits (see page 13) are also on national tours
FRIENDS OF LIVE THEATRE
Friends of Live Theatre Live Theatre relies on income from individuals to sustain and develop our work championing new writing, nurturing new writers and unlocking the potential of children and young people. In return for a donation of as little as £5 per month, you can support our work and have access to: • 2-for-1 tickets • Discount at our bar • Exclusive events • And more… Join as a Friend, Good Friend or Best Friend today. Benefits vary subject to availability. To find out more call Lizzy Skingley on (0191) 269 3499, email lizzy@live.org.uk or visit our website at www.live.org.uk/friends
Our Best Friends are: Noreen Bates Jim Beirne Michael and Pat Brown Dorothy Braithwaite and Paul Callaghan George Caulkin Michael and Susan Chaplin Sue and Simon Clugston Helen Coyne Chris Foy Stephen Garbutt Robson Green Lee Hall John Jordan John Josephs Annette Marlowe Madelaine Newton Elaine Orrick Ian and Christine Shepherdson Margaret and John Shipley Shelagh Stephenson Sting Alan Tailford Graeme and Aly Thompson Paul and Julie Tomlinson Nick and Melanie Tulip Alison Walton Kevin Whately Lucy Winskell And others who choose to remain anonymous.
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INFORMATION
Main Theatre Seating Cabaret Area
SIDE SEATS
Fixed Seating
SIDE SEATS
There are a range of seating options in the Main Theatre. These include our cabaret area and fixed seats on the ground floor and balcony. Wherever you choose, audiences at Live Theatre are never far from the action. Cabaret chairs and tables offer an intimate view of the performance with a social atmosphere. Cabaret seating is unreserved and allocated on a first come first served basis when the doors to the theatre open. We recommend you arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the show.
Fixed Seating on our ground floor and balcony are more traditional rows of fixed theatre seating. Side Seats located in the fixed seating on the ground floor are available for slightly lower prices and may have a limited view.
Accessible Seats When making a booking please let our box office staff know of any access needs that you have so they can allocate the most appropriate seats. Select your own seat when booking online for a performance in the Main Theatre, see www.live.org.uk
Studio Theatre Live’s intimate Studio Theatre is located on the third floor. Seats are unreserved and allocated on a first come first served basis when the doors to the theatre open. Ticket numbers do not refer to a particular seat and we recommend that you arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of the show. 32 For tickets and information call (0191) 232 1232
INFORMATION
S TU C DE O N N T C S ES & SI OT O H N E S R
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AB FI AR XE ET D & SE AT O VE IN G R 60 s
Main Theatre Ticket Prices
GREEN £26 £26 £18 £18
peak demand performances
PURPLE
high demand performances
£22 £22 £15 £15
PINK
BLUE
£14 £12 £10 £6
£18 £16 £12 £10
midweek and mid demand performances and some matinees some previews, early matinees, off-peak or shorter performances
Our Main Theatre performances have a colour classification on different nights with a range of prices depending on the type of seat that you choose. When booking by phone or in person, our box office staff will discuss your choice of seating and ticket prices with you. We have a wide range of ticket prices, with low ticket prices for students and concessions from just £6 on selected performances. There is a limited number of lower priced side seats available, which may have a restricted view. Concession tickets for students, under 16s, those on disability and unemployment benefits are £6 on BLUE performances, £10 on PINK performances, £15 on PURPLE performances, and £18 on GREEN performances. One ticket per concession holder and appropriate proof of concession will be required when collecting tickets from the box office.
Over 60s receive £2 off on PINK and BLUE performances on seats in cabaret and fixed seating for theatre productions. Group/teacher/tutor discount are available for those bringing a group to see a show. For every 10 tickets bought Live Theatre’s great group discount gives one additional ticket free.
Music events are reserved seating in the Main Theatre but unallocated in the Studio Theatre, and prices vary. Please check when booking your tickets. Private Historic Building Tours cost £5 per head with a minimum group charge of £50. To book by arrangement, contact Carole Wears on (0191) 269 3489 or email carole@live.org.uk
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INFORMATION
The Broad Chare
The Atrium Bar
The Broad Chare is a proper pub, serving proper beer and proper food. It was awarded a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand for the fifth year running and was recently listed 28th in the Top 50 Gastropubs Awards. A unique partnership between Live Theatre and 21 Hospitality group, a proportion of the revenue is invested back into the work of Live Theatre.
Enjoy a leisurely drink before or after the performance in Live Theatre’s Atrium Bar and Undercroft, where you can order drinks and ice creams for the interval. You can also take drinks from our bar into the theatre.
For more information visit www.thebroadchare.co.uk or to make a reservation call (0191) 211 2144.
Caffè Vivo For a tasty Italian pre-theatre supper, look no further than Caffe Vivo for simple, authentic Italian food cooked with panache and passion. Before the show, choose from the Fixed Price Menu which is served Monday to Friday 12-10pm. 2 courses £16.50 and 3 courses £19.50. For more information visit www.caffevivo.co.uk or to make a reservation call (0191) 232 1331.
Hold Your Event at Live Theatre Live Theatre’s five Grade II listed buildings combine to create a series of beautiful and unique spaces ideal for any special occasion. Add to that the intimate atmosphere and award-winning food from Terry Laybourne’s 21 Hospitality Group team and you have the perfect venue for those looking for something a little different. With dedicated events staff on hand to help you every step of the way as well as inhouse Technical and Front of House teams we can help turn your vision into reality. To view spaces visit www.live.org.uk/hire, contact Wendy Barnfather on (0191) 269 3497 or email events@live.co.uk
IMAGE: LIVE THEATRE ATRIUM BAR, DECOR FESTOON LIGHTING, PHOTO REED INGRAM WEIR
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INFORMATION
Assisted Performances
Access
Live Theatre offers a range of assisted performances aimed at improving the theatre experience for all our audience members.
Live Theatre is fully accessible. If you have any special access requirements, or plan to use one or our assisted performances, please inform the box office team when booking so that we can meet your needs. We welcome Text Relay calls.
To find out more about assisted performances please visit www.live.org.uk/assistedperformances The following symbols can help you find a performance that meets your needs.
ritish Sign Language A BSL B interpreter is positioned on or next to the stage to communicate in a non-verbal language.
Captioned The words spoken by the performers are displayed as text on a screen, on or next to the stage, similar to television subtitles.
Getting here Public Transport Live Theatre is located behind the Law Courts on Newcastle Quayside. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Monument, Central and Manors Metro stations. The QuayLink bus service stops opposite the Law Courts and is a 2 minute walk to Live Theatre.
Parking The car park in the Trinity Gardens complex is 100 metres from the Theatre Audio Described Available through and is accessed from City Road and Trinity personal headphones a professional Gardens. The secure car park is open from describer provides a live commentary 7am to midnight, costs 90p per hour and of the action on stage between is free after 5pm, Sundays are £3 all day. words spoken by the characters. There is limited on-street parking on Broad Touch Tour To compliment an Audio Chare and additional car parks nearby. Described show; this is a ‘hands on’ tour of the set describing props, costumes, characters and the visual style of the show especially for visitors with visual impairments. Relaxed performances take a laid-back approach to noise or movement coming from the audience. They are suitable for young people with special educational needs. Audience members can leave the theatre and come back in again and don’t have to be quiet.
This brochure can be made available in a range of formats. Call with your request on (0191) 232 1232.
Internal Hearing Aid Systems can be used for shows in both the Main Theatre and Studio Theatre. To book online visit www.live.org.uk 35
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Live Theatre is operated by North East Theatre Trust Limited, a registered charity number 513771, company registration number 1697756.