PORTSMOUTH SPRING – SUMMER 2018
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WELCOME Welcome to our 2018 Spring-Summer brochure, bringing you our biggest Season yet at the New Theatre Royal. Amongst our eclectic programme of events, you’ll find a rich vein of award-winning productions and companies, such as Company Wayne McGregor and Motionhouse, and an increased number of week-long productions. We welcome the award-winning international touring production of Monty Python’s Spamalot, the hotly anticipated Joe Pasquale as Frank Spencer in Some Mother’s Do ‘Ave ‘Em, Tim Luscombe’s thrilling adaptation of Henry James’ classic ghost story Turn of the Screw, and Nichola McAuliffe as Miss Havisham in a Charles Dickens’ brilliant Great Expectations. We’re delighted to bring The Tempest to Gatcome Park in Hilsea in June, making theatre more accessible in the north of the city, and we’re pleased to establish our first Easter musical production – Alice in Wonderland. Look out for the range of regular classes available in our Minghella Studio. As well as bringing a wide range of theatre, music, comedy, dance and family entertainment to Portsmouth, we’re just as keen to make it accessible. Here are some of the opportunities available this Season: £10 for under 25s – Most shows include a number of £10 tickets for those under 25 years of age. Great for individuals, groups, or the perfect date night! Pay What You Can – See page 5 to learn about the shows you can come to see on a Pay What You Can basis. No barriers, no worries, no risk. Banded pricing – Most shows include a variety of ticket prices in bands across the theatre, allowing more choice on tickets across the season. Early-Bird discount – Most shows include an early-bird offer, bringing additional benefits to planning ahead and booking early. £5 Tempest ticket – Grab our £5 ‘picnic blanket’ tickets for family and friends for our theatre in the park event in Hilsea this June (see page 34 for details). We hope you’re able to join us over the coming months, as the New Theatre Royal moves into a new and exciting era. With your interest and involvement, we can ensure the next generation can benefit from arts and culture, stimulating creativity and innovation in our city, alongside business, science and technology. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Scott Ramsay CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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NTR DANCERS NTR Dancers is a company of dancers and movers (aged 55+) led by professional dance practitioners, who share a passion for dance. Explore a range of dance styles and performance opportunities with the message that you can enjoy dance and performance whatever your age. Previous dance experience is not necessary, but a passion and curiosity for what it can do for you is. TUESDAYS 10.15AM TO 12.15PM · TERM TIME ONLY, £80 PER TERM BOOK NTR DANCERS AND PLAYERS TOGETHER FOR FOR £120 PER TERM
NTR PLAYERS NTR Players is group of over 55s who work together on a range of theatre skills leading to public performances. They have performed in venues from tea-rooms to Portsmouth Cathedral! Whatever your interest – the NTR Players is open for you, just bring your enthusiasm and love of theatre. TUESDAYS 12.30PM TO 2PM · TERM TIME ONLY, £80 PER TERM BOOK NTR DANCERS AND PLAYERS TOGETHER FOR £120 PER TERM
NTR EXTRAS NTR Extras is an inclusive theatre group for adults (18+) who have additional needs and/or a learning disability. Develop vocal and physical skills, build confidence and create and develop your own work in a fun, safe environment. TUESDAYS 4.30PM TO 6.00PM · TERM TIME ONLY, £5 PER WEEK
THE YOUNG CREATIVES PORTSMOUTH The Young Creatives Portsmouth are the resident theatre school at the New Theatre Royal. Giving children and young people a supportive space to develop their creativity, learn performance skills and experience as many theatre and creative art forms as possible. The three Monday night classes are developed to suit the following age ranges: Seedling Actors Ages 4 - 7 from 4pm till 5pm Budding Actors Ages 8 - 12 from 5pm till 7pm Company Actors Ages 13 - 18 from 7pm - 9pm CONTACT BOX OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK A TASTER SESSION FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE CLASSES, CONTACT BOX OFFICE ON 023 9264 9000 OR TAKEPART@NEWTHEATREROYAL.COM
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Yes, you read that correctly. There really isn’t anything like live theatre, and now, at the New Theatre Royal, theatre truly is available for all.
OUR CARNAL HEARTS
TESTOSTERONE (SEE PAGE 26)
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No barriers, no worries, no risk. Just book for one or more of the following shows, and after each show just Pay What You Can, whatever you think the show was worth, whether it’s 10 pence or ten pounds.
DOLLYWOULD
WE ARE IAN
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Are you under 25 and want to experience more theatre? Then make sure you check out our £10 tickets for under 25s. Book online, over the phone or in person, then when you collect your tickets remember to bring something that shows your proof of eligibility. But be quick, as when they’re gone, they’re gone!
BOOK EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATS, AT THE BEST PRICES It really does pay to book early, and take advantage of our Early-Bird discounts. Check the brochure to see which shows have Early-Bird offers and how long they apply for. Remember: the earlier you book, the better seats you will get and at the very best prices. newtheatreroyal.com · 023 9264 9000
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EVER THOUGHT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING WITH NEW THEATRE ROYAL?
Our team of Volunteers get hands-on with the spring cleaning and some of the general ‘tlc’ of our beautiful Victorian building. Along with ushering for our varied mix of shows, our volunteers also enjoy a diverse range of social events. If you are over 18 and would like to join our team of dedicated volunteers and get to see some of our fantastic shows for free. For more information call our Box Office
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THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA DIRECTED BY RAY MCVAY FEATURING THE POLKA DOT DOLLS
Featuring all your Glenn Miller favourites like Tuxedo Junction, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, American Patrol and, of course, In the Mood. Plus, as a special treat, introducing, with the sounds of the Andrews Sisters - remember Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy? - the Polka Dot Dolls! A “must see” show for all the family from Grandma and Grandad down CAP to the kids!R SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY · 3PMCAP NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £24 · BAND B £22 · BAND C £20 FRIENDS £2 OFF ANY PRICE BAND £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR
ATOMOS
Ten incredible dancers perform the unique style of Wayne McGregor - sculptural, rigorous, jarring and hauntingly beautiful.
FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL
By using XOX emotional wearable technology, XO and Studio Wayne McGregor have mapped the dancers biometrics and designed digital skins inspired by each dancer’s emotional algorithms. Atomising bodies, movement, film, sound and light into miniature shards of sensation, Atomos is the newest work by cutting-edge contemporary choreographer Wayne McGregor.
TICKETS - BAND A £25.50 · BAND B £23 · BAND C £17.50
“If any artist has defined the decade, it’s Wayne McGregor” The Times
Join with our NewMotion55 Dance Group in creating a
“Thrilling flights of grandeur and lyricism” The Guardian
£10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY WORKSHOPS WITH STUDIO WAYNE MCGREGOR TASTER WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY 17 JANUARY FREE – But must be booked in advance RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP 5 – 9 FEBRUARY new dance piece, inspired by the themes and methods of ATOMOS. Using a unique blend of cognitive and choreographic tasks, participants will explore their own physical and creative potential. SUITABLE AGE 55+. FEE £135 (FREE TO MEMBERS OF NEWMOTION 55)
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LEE HURST Lee Hurst, one of Britain’s most-loved comedians, is back with an all-new show for 2018. Lee’s style of comedy is funny stories, quality gags and side-splitting observations. There are no gimmicks. There is no over-arching narrative journey or message. This is one man with a mic and his mind. The show is simple. The content is hilarious. Having earned his stripes over twenty years, Lee is a regular face on comedy panel shows including They Think It’s All Over and Have I Got News For You.
SOMEONE LIKE YOU THE ADELE SONGBOOK
An immaculate celebration of one of our generation’s finest singer-songwriters, the outstanding Katie Markham was hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC ADELE Special. She has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance, faithfully recreating the magic of three record-breaking albums: 19, 21 and 25. Someone Like You will take you on a soul-stirring journey from break up to make up! “Brilliant!” Adele
SATURDAY 10 FEBRUARY · 8PM
WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY · 7.30PM
NEW THEATRE ROYAL
NEW THEATRE ROYAL
ALL SEATING BANDS £20
TICKETS - BAND A £26 · BAND B £24 · BAND C £23
£10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
£10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY VALENTINE’S EVENING TREAT
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JETHRO
THE BULL & BONKERS TOUR
THE UKG CHRONICLE DJ LUCK & MC NEAT SHELLEY NELSON, MC DT, LYNDSAY MOORE & DJ RICK LIVE
HEADLINERS: SPECIAL GUESTS:
A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably, the greatest comic storyteller ever to grace the stage. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius. Over 4 million DVD sales pay testament to the legion of fans who have followed Jethro faithfully throughout his career. Now, with stories old and new, we present Jethro live on stage.
Relive the UK Garage Music Scene at New Theatre Royal with an evening of UKG stars performing their iconic anthems live! With a ‘Little bit of luck’ you will get a ticket and join DJ Luck & MC Neat and guests for a trip down UKG memory lane! This may be an all-seater venue but bring your dancing shoes as there is plenty of room for you ‘Garage Girls’ to make your ‘Bodygroove’ and we guarantee you will be ‘Lovin’ it Lovin’ it Lovin’ it!’ FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY · 8.30PM
THURSDAY 15 FEBRUARY · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL
NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £30 · BAND B £28.50 · BAND C £28.50
ALL SEATING BANDS £19 £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
EARLY-BIRD - £22.50 IF BOOKED BY 25 DECEMBER £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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SELLADOOR PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE MERCURY THEATRE COLCHESTER PRODUCTION OF
SPAMALOT
Funnier than the black death!
TUESDAY 20 – SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY · 7.30PM
Lovingly ripped off from the hugely successful 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot is a riotous comedy full of misfit knights, killer rabbits, dancing nuns and ferocious Frenchmen.
MATINEES THURSDAY AND SATURDAY · 2.30PM
Join King Arthur as he travels with his hapless Knights of the Round Table on a divine mission to locate the illusive Holy Grail – with uproarious consequences.
MATINEES AND CHILDREN £4 OFF
NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £38 · BAND B £34 · BAND C £30 £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
GROUPS (20+) BAND C PRICES FRIENDS £2 OFF FIRST NIGHT
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best New Musical, the hilarious Spamalot was written by Python legend Eric Idle, with a fantastic score co-written by John DuPrez including Always Look On The Bright Side of Life. Produced by the award winning Selladoor Productions - producers of Footloose, American Idiot, Avenue Q and The Little Shop of Horrors - and Mercury Theatre Colchester, this brand new even Spammier UK tour of Spamalot will have audiences rolling in the aisles.
“An evening of side-aching laughter. One of the craziest, wittiest shows of recent years” East Anglian
BEST MUSICAL 2005 TONY AWARD
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JOLI VYANN IMBALANCE
HAZEL O’CONNOR
Fusing dance and circus, in a collaboration with internationally-renowned choreographer Jonathan Lunn, Joli Vyann integrates exciting acrobatic skills with athletic dance in an energetic and thought - provoking performance that explores our obsessive dependence with technology, asking whether our lives are ‘in’ or ‘out’ of balance?
Hear some of the greatest songs of the 20th century delivered with passion and fire, in this very special evening with award-winning singer songwriter Hazel O’Connor.
It is rare nowadays not to ‘log in’ at every opportunity - the breakfast table, nights out with friends, even in bed! How well connected are you? When and how do we separate ourselves from the virtual chaos surrounding us?
Joined by Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) on sax and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards, the blend of the three voices and stunning musicianship adds a real touch of class to this vibrant performance. Expect a soulful introspective dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio, the old and the new. Book early for this unmissable show!
THURSDAY 1 MARCH · 8PM
FRIDAY 2 MARCH · 7.30PM
NEW THEATRE ROYAL
NEW THEATRE ROYAL
TICKETS - BAND A £17.50 · BAND B £15 · BAND C £12.50
ALL SEATING BANDS £23 · CONCESSIONS £22
£10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
MEET & GREET AFTER THE SHOW
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THE RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK Returning to Portsmouth by popular demand, Ronnie Scott’s All Stars present the Great American Songbook, hosted and performed by the award-winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars and led by its Musical Director. Since its humble beginnings as a basement music bar, to the internationally acclaimed music venue it is today, Ronnie Scott’s has showcased some of the greatest and most influential artists of all time. A unique evening for any music lover. “Outstanding” The Observer “Full-on brilliance” The Guardian
FRANKIE DETTORI WITH SPECIAL GUEST
PETER BURRELL One of the greatest and most charismatic jockeys of all time, famed for his flying dismount. Lanfranco “Frankie” Dettori, MBE, has been Champion Jockey on three occasions with his most celebrated achievement, riding all seven winners on British Champions’ Day at Ascot in 1996, then was named ‘World’s Best Jockey’ in 2015 in Hong Kong. The winner of over 3,000 races, Frankie now hosts an evening of humour, anecdotes and chat in his own inimitable style. SUNDAY 11 MARCH · 7.30PM
SATURDAY 3 MARCH · 7.30PM
NEW THEATRE ROYAL
NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £22 · BAND B £20 · BAND C £19 FRIENDS £2 OFF ANY TICKET BAND
TICKETS - BAND A £30 · BAND B £28 · BAND C £26 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY 31 JAN 2017 £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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TOM GILL
OUR CARNAL HEARTS
GROWING PAINS
WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY RACHEL MARS
“If you plant a seed, and treat it like the dirt it’s surrounded by, it’ll grow ugly, like me…”
A welcome! To you and to me and our spiky, sticky, shameful bits!
Carrying the weight of the world in his JD Sports bag, a working-class lad trades his bag-head mates for a one-way ticket out of Salford.
With a raucous chorus of original music, award-winning theatre maker Rachel Mars and four belting female singers bring you a gleeful, dark show about the hidden workings of envy.
Combining quick-witted spoken word with original songs, Gill’s explosive drama takes us on a poetic journey against the backdrop of Ladbrokes, broke lads and sh*t dads.
Part symphony, part exorcism, Our Carnal Hearts is a thrilling and murky celebration of desire, competition and all the times we screw each other over. Performed with a surroundsound choral score by Louise Mothersole, Our Carnal Hearts comes to Portsmouth after sell-out shows across the UK and US.
“Ambitious and Vivid” ★★★★ The Stage “Incredibly accomplished…a breath of fresh air” ★★★★ The Scotsman “A stunning show” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH · 8PM STAGEHOUSE
TUESDAY 13 MARCH · 8PM
TICKETS - PAY WHAT YOU CAN
STAGEHOUSE
RUNNING TIME: 1 HOUR, NO INTERVAL
TICKETS £15
AGE GUIDANCE: 14+ (STRONG LANGUAGE)
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OFFICIAL SUN RECORDS CONCERT SHOW
KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI
WHERE ROCK’N’ROLL WAS BORN
AN ACOUSTIC JOURNEY
The label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Rufus Thomas comes to life. Revisit the recording studio that produced trailblazing hits That’s Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’, Bear Cat, Blue Suede Shoes and Good Rockin’ Tonight. . . songs that would influence the world of music. Featuring authentic musical instruments, starring a multi-talented cast of singers, the official concert show takes you back to the birthplace of rock’n’roll.
2018 marks Kiki’s 55th year as one of the UK’s finest and most revered vocalists. For almost two decades, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show. Performing in this stripped-back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful warm sense of intimacy. Join Kiki and Carmelo for an acoustic journey of stories and song which includes songs by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra, and of course Kiki’s own hits “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, “I Got The Music In Me” and the stunning “Amoureuse”.
SATURDAY 17 MARCH · 7.30PM THURSDAY 29 MARCH · 7.30PM
NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £26 · BAND B £24 · BAND C £22 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY 31 JAN 2018 £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
STAGEHOUSE ALL TICKETS £25 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY 31 JAN 2018
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LIMELIGHT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
SOME MOTHERS DO ‘AVE ‘EM WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY GUY UNSWORTH BASED ON THE TV SERIES BY RAYMOND ALLEN
Everyone’s favourite 1970s classic TV comedy, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em, is back with Joe Pasquale starring as the loveable, accident-prone Frank Spencer, Sarah Earnshaw as his wife Betty, and Susie Blake as his disapproving motherin-law, Mrs Fisher.
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MONDAY 19 MARCH - SATURDAY 24 MARCH 7.30PM MATINEES THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 2.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS -
The most successful sitcom of the decade gave us the hapless Frank and his long-suffering wife Betty, with catchphrases galore and a never-ending list of disasters with roller-skating escapades and runaway chickens.
BAND A £38
Joe Pasquale is a national comedy treasure and is one of the hardestworking and top-selling live comedians in British comedy today. He exploded onto our tellies in New Faces and went on to win I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and host The Price is Right. Susie Blake’s incredible career includes Wicked, Blithe Spirit and had us in stiches in The Victoria Wood Show for the BBC.
£10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED
BAND B £32 BAND C £28 MATINEES AND CHILDREN £4 OFF GROUPS BUY 10 GET 11TH FREE
AVAILABILITY FRIENDS £2 OFF FIRST NIGHT
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Joe Pasquale
Sarah Earnshaw
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DERMOT MCLAUGHLIN PRODUCTIONS WITH THE MERCURY THEATRE COLCHESTER AND WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE PRESENTS
TURN OF THE SCREW WRITTEN BY TIM LUSCOMBE DIRECTED BY DANIEL BUCKROYD - DESIGN BY SARA PERKS
“I don’t save or shield them. It’s as bad as I feared – they’re lost.” 1840. A young governess agrees to look after two orphaned children in Bly, a seemingly idyllic country house. But shortly after her arrival, she realises that they are not alone. There are others – the ghosts of Bly’s troubled past. The Governess will risk everything to keep the children safe, even if it means giving herself up to ‘The Others’. Later, confronted by the past she is compelled to revisit the terrifying events at Bly and account for what actually happened to her and the innocents under her protection. This fresh, thrilling adaptation of Henry James’ much-loved and genre defining classic ghost story The Turn of the Screw lets you draw your own conclusions about the events at Bly and where guilt resides.
TUESDAY 3 TO SATURDAY 7 APRIL · 7.30PM MATINEE SATURDAY · 2.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £26 · BAND B £24 · BAND C £22 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY 28 FEBRUARY 2018 FIRST NIGHT - ALL SEATS AT BAND C PRICES GROUPS BUY 10 GET 11TH FREE FRIENDS - ALL SEATS AT BAND C PRICES £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY RECOMMENDED FOR 14+YRS CONTAINS SCENES OF MILD PERIL APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME 2HRS INCLUDING INTERVAL
The original inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black and numerous films, Turn of the Screw is thought provoking, moving and above all terrifying! Stylish, edge of your seat theatre!
“Tim Luscombe’s adaptation has the shiny quality of a piece penned yesterday” Mansfield Park, The Daily Telegraph, 2012
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TOURS AND TALKS Behind the Curtain Tours Discover the fascinating history of this beautiful theatre from 1865 to the present day, and get a chance to see the secrets of a Phipps/Matcham Theatre in operation. The tours will show you parts of the theatre not usually visited by the public and involve walking up and down staircases, some of which are very steep and narrow. If you have mobility issues, or are a wheelchair user, please let us know so we can pre-arrange an alternative route. Wed 7th February - 2pm Wed 21st March - 2pm Wednesday 18th April - 2pm Friday 11th May - 2pm Monday 11th June - 2pm Thursday 26th July - 2pm Tuesday 25th September - 2pm
Please check the website for the latest tour dates Places limited, hence pre-booking is essential. Private tours also available, for more information please contact box office.
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WICKED PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
ALICE IN WONDERLAND CAP
Come with Alice as she takes a tumble down the rabbit hole into the wonderful world of Wonderland!
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WEDNESDAY 6PM · THURSDAY 11AM AND 3PM
Grin like a Cheshire cat on this epic adventure, meeting zany new friends along the way. Join the fun of the Mad Hatters’ tea party, assist a white rabbit with his time keeping and help Alice stay one step ahead of the treacherous Queen of Hearts!
NEW THEATRE ROYAL
Wicked Productions in partnership with Jordan Productions bring to you this vibrant celebration of imagination and creativity in this HARE-larious Spring production that promises a slick mix of hilarious jokes, original music, innovative sets and beautifully creative costumes.
£10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
ALL SEATING BANDS £19.50 CHILDREN £15.50 FAMILY TICKET £62 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY 28 FEBRUARY 2018 (NOT AVAILABLE ON FAMILY TICKET)
NEW FOR EASTER
You’d be as mad as a hatter to miss it!
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ULTIMATE BUBLÉ
JASON DONOVAN AND HIS AMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS TOUR
Mark Daniels as Ultimate Bublé performs the biggest hits of Michael Bublé in this stunning live tribute show featuring his full band.
Jason is delighted to announce that he will be hitting the road once again, only this time, it’s a tour with a twist!!
The show’s big band sound, along with Mark’s mesmerising likeness to the modernday Canadian crooner, will appeal to fans of traditional big band music and Michael Bublé alike.
At aged 49 ½ and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will take Jason’s looming 50th birthday as its starting point and will zigzag back and forth through his life.
On stage, expect to see lots of laughs, great humour and admirable camaraderie between Mark and his band. Backed by some of the finest musicians in the country, this line up is an absolute musical powerhouse.
Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before!) plus some of the songs you know and love for a night like no other! THURSDAY 19 APRIL · 7.30PM
WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL · 7.30PM
NEW THEATRE ROYAL
NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £25 · BAND B £22.50 · BAND C £20 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY END JAN 2018 £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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TICKETS - BAND A £30.50 · BAND B £28.50 · BAND C £26.50 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY END JAN 2018 £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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FILSKIT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
KALEIDOSCOPE
MORGAN & WEST MORE MAGIC FOR KIDS!
A SHOW FOR BABIES 6-18 MONTHS Blink. Blink again. What do you see? Day by day your world is filling up with colour, little one. Reds and blues, yellows and greens. Twinkling lights that glisten and gleam. Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they instinctively begin to categorise colour, watch as your baby enters the multicoloured world of Kaleidoscope.R CAP R CAP AND 2.30PM FRIDAY 20 APRIL · 11AM, 1.30PM
Time-travelling magicians Morgan & West return to the stage with a marvellous magic show full of crazy capers for the young, old, and everyone in-between! Expect the unexpected, believe the unbelievable, but do not dare miss the unmissable Morgan & West! Might Mr Morgan manage a whole trick without his partner complaining? Will Mr West ever accept children as real people too? Can everyone’s favourite duo of deception finally find fame, fortune, and a box of fondant fancies? R CAP CAP
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SUNDAY 6 MAY · 2.30PM
ALL TICKETS £9.50
NEW THEATRE ROYAL
(INCLUDES BOTH AN ADULT AND 1 CHILD)
ALL SEATING BANDS ADULT £14 · CHILDREN £12 EARLY BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY 31ST MARCH FAMILY TICKET £48 (NO EARLY BIRD) RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 5+ RUNNING TIME 60 MINS, NO INTERVAL
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THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK
HOW SWEET IT IS THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN
WONDER WOMEN TOUR 2018 Celebrating 20 diamanté decorated years, The Ladyboys of Bangkok ‘Wonder Women Tour’ will take Britain’s number one cabaret show to a new level. With some of your favourites from the last 20 glorious years re-imagined, added to new scenes of spectacular costumes, choreography and – of course – hilarious comedy! Wonder Women celebrates in style with iconic appearances including Cher, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Diana Ross, Pink, Shirley Bassey, even Wonder Woman herself and the “practically perfect in every way” Mary Poppins! THURSDAY 3 MAY · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL
Let’s Get Ready... to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco. Now in its 17th successive year, this stunning live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience. This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more. The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown. SATURDAY 12 MAY · 7.30PM
TICKETS - BAND A £24 · BAND B £22 · BAND C £20 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY 31 JANUARY FRIENDS - £2 OFF ANY PRICE BAND
NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £26.50 · BAND B £24.50 · BAND C £22.50 £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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MOTIONHOUSE PRESENT
CHARGE
Inspired by the incredible role of electricity in the human body, Charge is the electrifying new dance-circus show from acclaimed company Motionhouse. From the electrical charge that sparks human life, to the beating of our hearts and the memories we make, six performers use dance and acrobatics to delve deep into the human body, tracing the amazing story of energy in our lives.
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In this exhilarating multi-media production, digital projections create a magical world on stage where dancers and images interact seamlessly, bringing to life stories of energy in our own bodies. A fusion of art and science, Charge was inspired by the University of Oxford’s work on the role of electricity in the human body. Charge is the third element of Kevin Finnan’s Earth Trilogy, developing on themes explored in Scattered (2009) and Broken (2013) about our relationship with water and the Earth.
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TESTOSTERONE Kit is in an amusing and unique position; having transitioned from female to male in his early thirties, he has experienced adult life on both sides of the gender fence. When he enters a male gym changing room for the first time he’s confronted by masculinity in all its forms – the good, the bad and the ugly. In this refreshingly honest and irreverent physical theatre comedy by critically acclaimed Rhum and Clay and darkly comic theatre writer and director Kit Redstone, they explore the epic path that we all have to take when forging an identity. “Multi-layered and gripping” Lyn Gardner THURSDAY 10 MAY · 8PM
RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Rich Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever. The Hoedown begins as a withering dissection of Trump’s America, but ends up being a celebration of Americana. There’s stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, foot-stomping, sh*tkicking good time to be had by all. Even if you don’t own a hoe. If you’ve only ever seen Hall on TV, you’ve short-changed yourself. “Blissfully Funny” The Guardian FRIDAY 11 MAY · 8PM
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DOLLYWOULD
WE ARE IAN
BY SH!T THEATRE
Oh look, it’s 2016 Fringe First Award winners Sh!t Theatre again.
It’s 1989. Manchester. A frenzy of drugs, beats and bucket hats.
What is it this time? Is it unemployment? Is there a crisis? Did the government do something wrong again? No, it’s a show about Dolly Parton. We f*cking love her. Following the award-winning Letters to Windsor House, Sh!t Theatre return with their bold new show about country legend Dolly Parton, cloning, branding, immortality and death. DollyWould enjoyed a 100% sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and comes to Portsmouth off the back of a four-week off-West End London run.
Illegal raves and acid parties. Jumping up and down in a field and throwing two fingers to Thatcher… Remember it? Cus we don’t. We weren’t even born. But Ian was.
“Funny, messy and unpredictable” ★★★★ The Scotsman
“Be you, be Ian, but really just be in this audience” ★★★★★ A Younger Theatre
MONDAY 14 MAY · 8PM
THURSDAY 17 MAY · 8PM
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Ian does remember. Ian reckons we’ve got f**k all now. So we’re gonna go back to 1989. We’re gunna neck a brown biscuit, get off our peanuts and bounce around like idiots. And Ian’s gonna show us how…
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TILTED WIG PRODUCTIONS AND MALVERN THEATRES PRESENT
GREAT EXPECTATIONS WRITTEN BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY KEN BENTLEY DIRECTED BY SOPHIE BOYCE COUZENS AND DESIGNED BY JAMES TURNER
The producers who brought us Travels with my Aunt in 2015 are back with Dickens’ timeless classic in a powerful new stage adaptation. Following a terrifying encounter with an escaped convict, young Pip is given an unexpected chance to better himself by visiting the reclusive and mysterious Miss Havisham. In the decaying grandeur of her house, Pip falls in love with Estella and, helped by an anonymous benefactor, he moves to the bustling city to pursue his dream of winning Estella’s heart and of becoming part of the educated elite. Peopled by some of Dickens’ most colourful and memorable characters and painted in rich, vivid colours across a vast landscape of people and locations, this stunning new version promises a powerful and theatrical telling of Dickens’ universally loved masterpiece. Olivier Award-winning actress Nichola McAuliffe leads the cast as the iconic Miss Havisham. Nichola is best known for her role in the long running TV series, Surgical Spirit, the films Tomorrow Never Dies and Chéri and her many stage appearances including Kiss Me Kate for the RSC, The Night of the Iguana in the West End & Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van.
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TUESDAY 22 TO SATURDAY 26 MAY · 7.30PM MATINEES THURSDAY 11AM AND SATURDAY 2.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £26 · BAND B £24 · BAND C £22 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY 28 FEB 2018 FIRST NIGHT - ALL SEATS AT BAND C PRICES GROUPS BUY 10 GET 11TH FREE SCHOOLS - FIRST NIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING MATINEE - £12.50 FRIENDS - ALL SEATS AT BAND C PRICES £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY SUITABLE FOR AGES 12+ APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME 2 HRS 30 MIN INCLUDING INTERVAL STARRING NICHOLA MCAULIFFE
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THE JIVE ACES
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY!
Renowned for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video “Bring Me Sunshine” and for reaching the final rounds of “Britain’s Got Talent”, The Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But The People’s Theatre Company do!
Having wowed the judges on Britain’s Got Talent with their version of “I Wanna Be Like You”, this in-demand sextet average 300 shows a year and have sold out the Royal Albert Hall.
And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best-selling book! This magical show has been written especially for grown-ups to enjoy with their children, complete with a feast of singalong songs and colourful animal characters.
Their live show includes classics like “When You’re Smiling”, “Mack The Knife” and “Sing, Sing, Sing”, plus originals such as “La Dolce Vita”.
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“True Showmanship!” Daily Telegraph
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THE MAGIC OF HOLLYWOOD
THE BLUEJAYS ROCK AND ROLL REVOLUTION
STARRING PASHA KOVALEV Lights, Camera…. Ballroom! Pasha Kovalev (from “BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing”) returns with his brand-new show “The Magic of Hollywood”. This amazing new show will be jam-packed with sequins, glitz and glamour as Pasha takes to the stage with his sensational dancers and they perform “Oscar worthy performances” all set to a Hollywood theme….a night not to be missed.
The Bluejays take you on a historical journey with breath-taking renditions of the biggest hits of the 1955 – 1959 era. Award winning The Bluejays present an authentic tribute to the era when music changed the world forever with Rock Around The Clock, That’ll Be The Day, Summertime Blues, Johnny B. Goode, Wake Up Little Susie, La Bamba, and many more songs from the Rock ‘n’ Roll movement that brought about a dream of equality and freedom. “A wonderful band!” Brian May, Queen
FRIDAY 1 JUNE · 7.30PM VIP MEET AND GREET AT 6.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £28 · BAND B £26 · BAND C £24 VIP MEET AND GREET TICKETS AT £45 (MAX 30 PEOPLE) £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
SUNDAY 3 JUNE · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £25 · BAND B £22.50 · BAND C £20 EARLY-BIRD - £2 OFF IF BOOKED BY END OF FEBRUARY £10 TICKETS FOR UNDER-25S, LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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BRIAN CONLEY
WHITNEY
‘STRICTLY COME LAUGHING’
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage with his brand new show “STRICTLY COME LAUGHING”. Featuring brand new comedy, sketches and songs alongside some of his best known material from stage and screen. Hurry along and book to see why Brian Conley remains one of this country’s most loved entertainers. “Conley is a Legend of Stage and Screen” Daily Express “A consummate entertainer” Daily Mirror
Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits. This award-winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a breath-taking, powerhouse performance in the spirit of Whitney, delivers a show that exceeds expectation on every level. “Hearts pounding, feet tapping, a must-see for Whitney fans” Danielle Travis FRIDAY 8 JUNE · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL
THURSDAY 7 JUNE 2018 · 7.30PM
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SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB WITH ‘THE LINDY HOP DANCE COMPANY’ AND ‘THE HARRY STRUTTERS HOT RHYTHM ORCHESTRA’
Take a step back into the 1920s & ’30s in New York City and through the doors of Harlem’s hottest nightclub, ‘The Cotton Club’! This action-packed show celebrates the music and dance of New York’s most renowned nightclub. The exhilarating dance and music of the era is recreated by the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company, alongside The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra, featuring American vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/vocalist Megs Etherington.
LES MUSICALS WITH JONATHAN ANSELL AND RHYDIAN ROBERTS Les Musicals presents the biggest hit songs from the West End and Broadway. Musical Theatre’s leading men and X Factor stars, Jonathan Ansell (G4 frontman) and Rhydian Roberts join forces to create a dramatic and spine-tingling concert. This vocally exhilarating evening showcases all of the smash hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world’s finest voices. A special guest soprano will also join the cast as you immerse yourself into the world of Musical Theatre. WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE · 7.30PM
SATURDAY 9 JUNE · 7.30PM
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THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN’S MEN PRESENT
THE TEMPEST BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Bring a chair or a rug and a picnic and spend a glorious summer’s evening of outdoor theatre in Gatcombe Gardens, Copnor Road, just two miles north of Portsmouth city centre. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer for The Tempest, Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece. 12 years earlier, Prospero, Duke of Milan, exiled by his brother, washes up on a distant island with his daughter, Miranda. A place where his magical powers reign supreme and the only inhabitants of the island, the sprite Ariel and brutish Caliban, answer his every command. Now his enemies, his brother Antonio, who unseated him as Duke, and Alonso, King of Naples, are blown off course whilst sailing home, as Prospero raises a tempestuous storm to shipwreck them. Scattered across the island, the stranded passengers are tested and tormented while drawn towards their fate. After plotting his revenge for years, will Prospero finally exact it? 34
WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE · 7.30PM NTR@GATCOMBE PARK BRING A RUG TICKETS £5 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR TICKETS £15
“Open air theatre as it should be and at it’s very, very best” BBC
OUT-DOOR THEATRE
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G4 LIVE IN CONCERT
Following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs CAP and clumsy Rchaos!
The UK’s No.1 classical vocal harmony quartet are back with another exhilarating tour – G4 LIVE!
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BY ARRANGEMENT WITH GREAT ORMOND STREET CHILDREN’S CHARITY AND SAMUEL FRENCH NEW THEATRE ROYAL PORTSMOUTH PRESENTS
PORTSMOUTH
COMING SOON
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY SCOTT RAMSAY · FROM THE ORIGINAL BOOK BY J.M. BARRIE
13 - 31 DECEMBER 2018
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THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH AND NEW THEATRE ROYAL The University of Portsmouth and New Theatre Royal works together in a number of ways, celebrating creativity, learning and sector development opportunities. The New Theatre Royal’s new backstage and studio facilities share a site with the University’s School of Media and Performing Arts, playing an important part in the regeneration of the Guildhall Walk area. The University offers courses across a wide range of creative and cultural disciplines, including musical theatre, drama & performance, television, film, creative writing, art & design and creative technologies. The Recreational Music Department also welcomes students from all disciplines, from marine biology to cosmology, to take part in musical opportunities throughout the year. See www.port.ac.uk to explore courses and information.
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UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH ENSEMBLES
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS
WEST SIDE STORY
Prior to a tour of Spain in June, catch the University of Portsmouth Ensembles performing a selection of music in a wide variety of styles.
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks.
Directed by Colin Jagger and Ken WhartonEmms, a great night is guaranteed.
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Set in a world of hatred, violence and prejudice, West Side Story is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Arthur Laurents’ book is as powerful and poignant as ever, while Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s score is widely regarded as one of the best ever written.
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UPDMS Producer: Jack Usherwood, Musical Director:
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Colin Jagger, with the full University Orchestra.
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SATURDAY 19 MAY · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL
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CHINESE NEW YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA
GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS THE FAREWELL TOUR
Come and join the celebration as Chinese New Year lands in Portsmouth with a unique and exciting show of cultural spectacle. The ‘Chinese New Year Extravaganza’ features a team of performers showcasing amazing Chinese performing arts. From the cheerful spirit of the auspicious Lion Dance, to the majestic and aweinspiring contortion, the show is a colourful display of Chinese cultural tradition. WEDNESDAY 7 FEBRUARY · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS -
Don’t miss what is officially the last chance to see the legend Gerry Marsden before he retires. Gerry and the Pacemakers burst onto the scene with three consecutive number one hits – How Do You Do It, I Like It and You’ll Never Walk Alone. Now, the iconic band return to Portsmouth to perform in this special Farewell Tour show, alongside special guests The Merseybeats. FRIDAY 16 MARCH · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL ALL SEATING BANDS £30
BAND A £23 · BAND B £21 · BAND C £16
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FRESH START
It’s the fresh start Alice wanted - a new home. Her abusive husband has left her, and she’s got support from a helpful young man from the property company, and her ever-present neighbour. But has Alice jumped out of the frying pan, into the fire? This emotional and uplifting new play by Heaton Wilson will engage you from the start, and have you thinking until the end… Staged in association with The YOU Trust, ‘Fresh Start’ explores big issues facing society, including one that is constantly in the news - how do we define ‘abuse’ in relationships?
ABBA GOLD
ABBA GOLD, the internationally renowned Abba tribute, are coming to Portsmouth New Theatre Royal for the first time. ABBA GOLD has been performing for over 20 years, playing more than 3,500 shows to over 2.5 million people in 40 different countries With meticulous recreations of the ABBA costumes, The Abba Gold show includes a 7-piece band, a minimum of 8 costume changes, all illuminated by fabulous lighting engineers, including pyrotechnics. SATURDAY 21 APRIL · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL
WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH · 7.30PM
ALL SEATING BANDS £24
STAGEHOUSE ALL TICKETS £12.50
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ORIGINS THEATRE PRESENTS
POST SHOW DISCUSSION - MEET THE DIRECTOR AND CAST AFTER THE SHOW 10% OF THE PROFITS GO TO THE YOU TRUST
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TUBULAR BELLS LIVE! Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the album that launched Virgin Records. Join Phil Toms and his Tubular Band as they faithfully recreate Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells in its entirety, along with hit singles including Moonlight Shadow, Five Miles Out and To France and a selection of instrumental works from Hergest Ridge to Return to Ommadawn. SUNDAY 13 MAY · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £30.50 · BAND B £28.50 · BAND C £26.50
FAITH – THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY A stunning celebration of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, featuring international George Michael tribute Wayne Dilks and his 8-piece band. Join us on a musical journey of 35 years of hit records, from Wham to George Michael’s solo career. The show uses actual video footage from The George Michael 25 live tour and is a 2 hour spellbinding spectacle featuring songs such as, Club Tropicana, I’m Your Man, Faith, Careless Whisper and many, many more. “Uncanny, looks and sounds like the real superstar” The Stage FRIDAY 18 MAY · 7.30PM NEW THEATRE ROYAL TICKETS - BAND A £26.50 · BAND B £25.50 · BAND C £23.50
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THE MOVEMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS
OLIVER!
CELEBRATE
Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! Join Oliver as he navigates London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home and - most importantly - for love. Befriended by the Artful Dodger, Oliver is welcomed into a gang of child pickpockets, led by the conniving Fagin. Desperate to help Oliver is the warm-hearted Nancy, who is under the spell of the thug Bill Sikes, with tragic results.
Back for its 4th successive year and promising to be bigger and better than ever. An evening celebrating dance across the genres, featuring talented dancers from all over the south coast with some special guest acts thrown in for good measure. The Movement Initiative are a dance-based charity working on the south coast to provide training and opportunities to the region’s dancers. SATURDAY 2 JUNE
WEDNESDAY 24 - FRIDAY 26 JANUARY EVENINGS 7PM · MATINEE THU 12 NOON NEW THEATRE ROYAL
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COMMUNITY HIRES
THE PETERSFIELD SCHOOL PRESENTS
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COLLATE, INNOVATE & CREATE Creating art that responds to and/or is enhanced by the current industry environment is exciting, so it goes without saying that we are thrilled about having Olivier Award winning Wayne McGregor offering a week residency in February! As part of his residency, he will be offering YOU the chance to work with him through workshops and seminars. Participants will be able to work to create a performance with the company, inspired by Wayne’s choreographic practice. The sessions will demonstrate how the choreographer communicates ideas to an audience, building phrases of dance, live and unscripted. This opportunity coincides with his company performing Atomos on our main stage. Dance lovers will also be pleased to see that Motionhouse are back with their new piece Charge, which uses digital projections to create a world on stage where dancers and images interact seamlessly, bringing technology to the forefront of performance. Theatre has a history of evolving and adapting with technology: using light and recorded sound to create worlds on stage and keeping track with the invention of photography and film to enhance storytelling. Our new artistic vision, The Creative Technology Gateway, embraces new technologies, offering artists and communities opportunities to experiment with virtual reality and motion capture in live performance. The exploration of new technologies promises almost limitless ways to give artists new tools to move with the times and change the way audiences consume stories. We are looking forward to watching how these new mediums will change the way we experience live performance. The recent expansion of our associate artists network, Creative Lab, has enabled us to secure technology specialists to help inform our vision. Our creative team have been busy devising community engagement projects that will offer participants engagement within The Creative Technology Gateway, inspiring current and future generations of artists and culture lovers. Watch this space for further announcements. 2018 will be an exciting year for the New Theatre Royal and we want you to be part of this thrilling time.
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A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR INCREDIBLE FUNDERS AND SUPPORTERS NEW THEATRE ROYAL FUNDERS
The Bernard Sunley Charitable Trust
Equity Charitable Trust
Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust
The Hornpipe Theatre’s Trust
The Barness Charity Trust
THANKS ALSO TO NEW THEATRE ROYAL CORPORATE PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
The Creative Lab programme is supported and funded by Arts Council England
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TICKETS & BOOKING
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By Car Our address is 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DD
10am – 6pm Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday On show days the Box Office closes ½ hour after the curtain up Show Day Sunday Open from 1½ hours before the show. TICKETS Discounts Concessionary priced tickets may be available on certain shows for: Friends of NTR; Concessions (Pensioners & Unemployed with ID, Leisure Card holders); Children (Under 16); Students & Young People (with ID); Military Personnel (with Service ID); Family of 4 ticket (A maximum of 2 adults plus 2 or 3 children) Schools & Groups - Please phone for more information and to book. Registered Disabled may not get a concessionary ticket, but may be eligible for a discounted Carer/Companion seat. £10 tickets for Under 25s - this is a special limited ticket, discount scheme for the under 25s. Tickets must be booked by the ticket holder and collected from the Box Office, showing proof of eligibility. Terms and conditions for offers Only one discount can be applied to any one show transaction. To qualify for the Dance and Theatre multi-purchase offer, all tickets must be purchased in one transaction. Limited numbers of tickets are available for offers. Offers can be withdrawn at any time, without notice. No offers or discount can be applied to transactions retrospectively.
POSTAGE & FEES A small Restoration Levy, Booking Fee and any Taxes are included within the Ticket Price shown.
Please use our postcode PO1 2DD for your SatNav. By Train The Theatre is located only a 1/3 mile from Portsmouth and Southsea Railway station. It is a flat walk through Guildhall Square to reach the Theatre. By Bus There are many local bus stops close to Portsmouth and Southsea Train station, and then it is a short walk through Guildhall Square. Parking We offer a discounted parking rate for Theatre Patrons using the Isambard Brunel Multi-storey Car Park (The Mary Rose Street, off Alec Rose Lane – Post Code PO1 2BX), which is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Theatre. Please ask Box Office for more details. There are dedicated disabled parking spaces in the Isambard Brunel Multistorey Car Park. There are also two surface parking areas both in Alec Rose Lane, within only a few minutes’ walk of the Theatre. There is also on street parking around the Theatre, but please check for charges and evening parking restrictions. ACCESS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES Wheelchair Access: Please contact the Box Office to book our dedicated Wheelchair spaces. There is Wheelchair access to all three levels of our heritage auditorium. Please contact the Box Office to book our dedicated Wheelchair spaces, and access our Carer/Companion tickets. Call the Box Office on 023 9264 9000. Assistance Dogs: Assistance Dogs are welcome throughout the building, but please contact Box Office so we are aware of your visit.
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS • Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable except in the case of a cancelled event. • Only one discount is available per ticket and proof of eligibility may be required to collect any discounted tickets. • Offers and discounts may be withdrawn at any time, and are not applicable retrospectively. • Babes in Arms – Tickets are required even for babies under 18 months; a £1 administration fee may apply. • All children under 12 must be accompanied by a full paying adult while in the theatre (unless with a school group booking). • Pushchairs, Prams and Mobility Scooters will not be admitted into the auditorium and are left at the owner’s risk. • We reserve the right to make alterations to shows without prior notification. • There may be age restrictions or guidance on specific shows; this is for your information. • We reserve the right to reseat people should the need arise. • We reserve the right to refuse admission, without refund. • Tickets are not for re-sale for profit. Any tickets found for sale in internet sites will be forfeited, the tickets void, and no refund will be given.
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JANUARY 24 – 26
PETERSFIELD SCHOOL – OLIVER!
EVENT DIARY
FEBRUARY 1&2
CHICHESTER COLLEGE
4
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
7
CHINESE NEW YEAR EXTRAVAGANZA
9
COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR – ATOMOS
10
LEE HURST
14
SOMEONE LIKE YOU – THE ADELE SONGBOOK
15
JETHRO – THE BULL AND BONKERS TOUR
16
GARAGE UK
17
ALADDIN - CLASSIQUE SCHOOL OF DANCE
20 – 24
SPAMALOT
MARCH 1
JOLI VYANN – IMBALANCE
2
HAZEL O’CONNOR
3
RONNIE SCOTT’S GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
8 – 10
WEST SIDE STORY – UPDMS
11
FRANKIE DETTORI
13
TOM GILL – GROWING PAINS
14
OUR CARNAL HEARTS
16
GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS
17
OFFICIAL SUN RECORDS CONCERT SHOW
19 – 24
SOME MOTHERS DO ‘AVE ‘EM
28
FRESH START – ORIGINS THEATRE
29
KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI
APRIL
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3 – 7
TURN OF THE SCREW
11 & 12
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
18
ULTIMATE BUBLÉ
19
JASON DONOVAN
20
KALEIDOSCOPE – FILSKIT THEATRE COMPANY
21
ABBA GOLD
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MAY 3
THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK
6
MORGAN & WEST: MORE MAGIC FOR KIDS!
9
MOTIONHOUSE – CHARGE
10 TESTOSTERONE 11
RICH HALL
12
HOW SWEET IT IS!
13
TUBULAR BELLS LIVE!
17
WE ARE IAN
18
FAITH – THE GEORGE MICHAEL LEGACY
19
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH ENSEMBLES
22 – 26
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
27
THE JIVE ACES
28
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A FLY
JUNE 1
THE MAGIC OF HOLLYWOOD – PASHA KOVALEV
2
THE MOVEMENT INITIATIVE – CELEBRATE
?
THE BLUEJAYS – ROCK AND ROLL REVOLUTION
7
BRIAN CONLEY – ‘STRICTLY COME LAUGHING’
8
WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
9
SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB
13
LES MUSICALS
13
THE TEMPEST – GATCOMBE PARK
24
THE ALVERSTOKE SCHOOL OF DANCE
JULY 21 – 22
CLASSIQUE SCHOOL OF DANCE
EVENT DIARY
14 DOLLYWOULD
SEPTEMBER 12
G4 LIVE IN CONCERT
DECEMBER 13 – 31
PETER PAN
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YOUR ECLECTIC* THEATRE
*Eclectic (ih-klek-tik) adjective broad, diverse, varied, universal, all-embracing, inclusive, many-sided, multifarious.
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