New Wolsey Autumn Brochure 2013

AUTUMN 2013 12 SEPT to 25 JAN 2014

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Home-grown in Ipswich and touring to Nottingham, Edinburgh, Bath, Coventry, Brighton and Plymouth.

See it here first!

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THU 12 SEPTEMBER TO SAT 5 OCTOBER THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE presents

“ Brilliant entertainment” The Telegraph

“ An original musical triumph” The Evening Standard

“ Sheer cheeky good fun” WhatsOnStage

OUR HOUSE BY / Tim Firth MUSIC AND LYRICS BY / Madness Directed BY / Peter Rowe

Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical Inspired by the music of Madness, this uplifting musical comedy is a raucous tale of life and love, heartbreak and hilarity, good and bad set in London’s famous Camden Town in the mid-80’s.

It’s Joe Casey’s 16th birthday and tonight’s the night he’s treating his girlfriend Sarah to an evening in a brand new luxury apartment - the only problem is he has to break in! When the police turn up Joe has to decide – run away, or face the music – a choice that will set the course of his life, and his love, forever.

Bringing together one of the most successful British writers with one of the best loved British bands, this new actormusician production will have you laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles.

Using some of the greatest hits from the mighty Madness back catalogue including: Our House, Baggy Trousers, My Girl, Embarrassment, The Sun and the Rain, Driving in My Car, The Wings of a Dove, Night Boat to Cairo and the all-time classic It Must Be Love, You’d be mad to miss it!

Our House is written by Tim Firth whose work includes the record-breaking Calendar Girls, Kinky Boots, Preston Front and Neville’s Island.

TIME / 7.45pm (7pm on Tuesdays and 9pm on Fri 27 Sept) MATINEES / Wed 18, Sat 21 & Sat 28 Sept, Wed 2 & Sat 5 Oct at 2.30pm & Fri 27 Sept at 5.30pm POST SHOW TALK / Thu 26 Sept

Audio Described Performance Sat 28 Sept at 2.30pm by Jonathan Lodge Captioned Performance Thu 3 Oct at 7.45pm by Angela Bell BSL Interpreted Thu 3 Oct at 7.45pm by Ivan Osbourne

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Programmed for Young people by Young People Hello, my name is Rosi Spall and I represent the New Wolsey Young Associates. We work across the New Wolsey Theatre to increase the opportunities for young people to see work and take part. This season we have introduced a series of performances aimed at younger audiences.

This work isn’t all specifically made for young people, but has been chosen by young people with young people in mind. The work is relevant, challenging and most of all it's brilliant!

WED 2 TO FRI 4 OCTOBER HALF MOON presents

TIME FOR THE GOOD LOOKING BOY A Box Clever Theatre production

FRI 27 & SAT 28 SEPTEMBER GLYNIS HENDERSON PRODUCTIONS present ACTION TO THE WORD’S PRODUCTION OF ANTHONY BURGESS’S

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE DIRECTED BY / Alexandra

Spencer-Jones This electrifying and testosterone-filled physical theatre ‘horror show’ exquisitely captures and transcends the spirit of Anthony Burgess’ original literary masterpiece, 50 years on from its publication.

A Clockwork Orange lures its audience into the glorious glass-edged nastiness of Manchester’s underworld. A playtime of orgiastic ultra-violence and sexuality, it is the story of Alex and his Droogs in their battle against the tedium of adolescence.

An unapologetic jubilation of the human condition, it remains as terrifyingly relevant today as when the book was published in 1962 and when the Stanley Kubrick film caused a stir in 1971.

Picture this: you’re in love, exams are over, summer is here and the party has started. University and big decisions lie ahead, but everything is suddenly about to change. A young man tells the story of a night to remember, with consequences he’ll never forget.

With an original rap soundtrack, this compelling, witty and intimate play explores the harsh realities of growing up, independence and the consequences of a journey which will change lives forever.

The play was shortlisted for the Best Play for Young People by the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain.

“Smart, knowing, & full of heart.”

Metro

Recommended for ages 14+ VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIME / 7.45pm

“They are a thunderous force of nature. I have to see this gorgeous, furious show again” A Younger Theatre

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Recommended for ages 14+ VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIME / 7.45pm (immediately followed by a text back session, a Q&A session for the audience to field questions using text messages) www.halfmoon.org.uk

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TUE 22 to sat 26 OCTOBER NEW WOLSEY YOUTH THEATRE presents

The Grimm Tales

What is Creative Learning?

For more information, visit www.wolseytheatre/creativelearning

Adapted by / Carol

Ann Duffy Supple Directed by / Rob Salmon Dramatized by / Tim

‘Never so long as I live will I wander off the path into the woods when my Mother has told me not to’ These woods have many stories to tell… how one dark night two lost children stumbled upon a cottage made of cakes and fancies, how once upon a time a woodcutter saved a girl from the belly of a wolf, tales of lions, and witches and magic and more.

Seven classic stories from the Brothers Grimm, including Hansel & Gretel, Ashputtel, The Lady & the Lion, Little Red Cap and Rumpelstiltskin.

So follow the light of the pale moon through the trees and remember not to stray from the path.

Dark, mischievous and just a little scary. If you’re under 8 you may need to sleep with the light on.

VENUE / New

New Wolsey

YOUTH THEATRE is for secondary school students aged 11 – 16 who want to develop their abilities as performers.

Wolsey Studio

TIME / 7.45pm MATINEE / Sat 26

Oct at 2.30pm 24 Oct

post-show talk / Thu

THE NEW WOLSEY STUDIO

AND we provide over 25,000 opportunities to participate every year.

THE GRIMM TALES

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Creative Learning uses the arts to develop creativity, unlock potential, explore difference and celebrate identity. Clear?

If you’ve taken part, purchased or commissioned work, or seen what we do that statement probably makes sense, but if you haven’t it might take some explaining. So here goes…

We use the productions, artists, skills and resources of the New Wolsey Theatre to increase your understanding of how theatre works, to develop your own creativity, to broaden your knowledge about a subject or the world around you, or to give you a better understanding about yourself. We even apply the techniques we use in a rehearsal room to give people the opportunity to see what motivates their own behaviour.

We deliver a service to schools and colleges, a programme of projects and events for children, young people and the community, and a platform for students, arts educators and teachers to gain new skills and share good practice.

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Presents The New Wolsey Studio has to be one of the busiest rehearsal and development spaces in the UK, with visiting artists and companies making new work and exploring new ideas all year round.

This season we have managed to squeeze in a few fabulous performances from some of our favourite companies from the Eastern Region and beyond.

THU 12 SEPTEMBER FLABBERGAST THEATRE

BORIS & SERGEY II

THU 19 SEPTEMBER

MILK PRESENTS: SELF SERVICE

The greatest vaudevillian double act ever conceived for the small stage. Marvel at their daring, gasp as they burlesque and improvise their way through this epic tale of companionship and separation, weep as they struggle with their inner daemons and celebrate as they triumph over adversity. One hour continuous flow of amusement with a dark and twisted heart Quotes on Vaudevillian Adventure (Edinburgh 2012) “Flawless” ★★★★★ Fest “Triumphant” ★★★★★ Threeweeks

With original live music, animation and wild costumes, Milk Presents take a wild stab at defining the indefinable in Self Service, a show that spans decades of popular culture, political upheaval and quaint normalness. This show episodically and sporadically leads the audience on a punk style journey through queer in an attempt to see what ‘normal’ really is when it comes to gender, sexuality and beyond. Self Service pokes fun at the way we live our lives and things we take for granted like getting married and having children.

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Developed as part of the east. by.south.east network, EuropeArt-Touch residencies at Theatre Pôtoˇn, Slovakia, Th e Showroom, Chichester, The Junction Cambridge and The Point, Eastleigh.

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THU 26 SEPTEMBER CURIOUS DIRECTIVE in association with WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

AFTER THE RAINFALL

Spanning 70 years and four interconnecting stories, After the Rainfall forges a modern tale about the aftermath of the British Empire. This epic piece of adrenaline fuelled theatre investigates the architecture of ant colonies and their relationship to human behaviour. curious directive use a breathtaking mix of multimedia video, original composition, sound and scenography to create exciting multi-layered narratives.

“Beautiful…compelling… intelligent, highly original theatre” ★★★★ The Telegraph "Jack Lowe and his ensemble continue to push boundaries and fire imaginations." ★★★★ The Metro Devised in collaboration with Henry Ferguson-Gow (Myrmecologist, UCL)

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New Wolsey

YOUNG COMPANY

is for 16 – 22 years olds who want to increase their knowledge, skills and experience as theatre makers working with a variety of industry professionals.

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THE NEW WOLSEY YOUNG COMPANY presents

PUNK ROCK

BY / Simon Stephens DIRECTED BY / Laura Norman

“Everything human beings do finishes up bad in the end. Everything good human beings ever make is built on something monstrous.

Nothing lasts. We certainly won’t…”

Ferociously funny, complex, contemporary and unnerving, Punk Rock explores the underlying jittery tensions, hormonal headiness and potential violence in a group of affluent, articulate seventeen-year-old students as they begin to plan for college and the rest of their lives.

Set to a back drop of confrontational, hard edged Punk Rock, Simon Stephens’ powerful and shattering play explores the volatility of adolescent life, confronts young people as they really are, and builds inexorably towards its tragic and violent climax.

VENUE / New

Wolsey Studio

TIME / 7.45pm MATINEE / Sat

7 Dec 2.30pm 5 Dec

POST SHOW TALK / Thu

Recommended for ages 14+

BSL Interpreted Fri 6 Dec at 7.45pm

THE NEW WOLSEY STUDIO

TUE 3 TO SAT 7 DECEMBER

by Caroline Smith

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WED 9 TO SAT 12 OCTOBER TRANSPORT presents

AS YOU LIKE IT BY / William Shakespeare

Co-produced with the New Wolsey Theatre and Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and presented by house

Public funding for the arts and culture in England costs each person just 14p per week.

Critically-acclaimed Transport reinvents this popular favourite among Shakespeare’s comedies. Rosalind, the daughter of an exiled leader, falls in love with Orlando.

Separately the two are banished from their homeland by Rosalind’s dictator uncle. In the wild depths of the forest they find unexpected freedom and are reunited with friends and family.

A vibrant, touching, and timely story about love, statelessness, and above all the human capacity to endure.

Brought to you from the innovative company behind Invisible, 1001 Nights, Elegy and Europe.

Recommended for ages 11+ TIME / 7.45pm MATINEES / Wed 9 & Sat 12 Oct at 2.30pm POST-SHOW TALK / Fri 11 Oct

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“An utter treat” ★★★★ The Telegraph on 1001 Nights “Essential viewing” ★★★★ Time Out on Elegy “Powerful...smart and smartly acted” Guardian on Invisible

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Tue 15 TO Thu 17 October A Paines Plough, Hull Truck and Watford Palace Theatre production

JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS BY / Tom

Wells

‘I’m not asking you to win. I’m asking you to just: chuck your face at it... And then we’ll. Yeah. We’ll see.’

Luke wants Danny, but Danny’s got a secret. Joe’s happy in goal but Geoff wants a headline gig. Viv just wants to beat the lesbians to the league title. Game on.

A hilarious and heart-warming story about football, friendship and finding your way from Tom Wells, winner of the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright 2012.

“ Wells has given us another winner…

Unreservedly recommended.” ★★★★★ The Independent ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ Sunday Times ★★★★ Financial Times ★★★★ Sunday Express ★★★★ Whatsonstage.com

Recommended for ages 14+ 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 15 Oct) 16 Oct at 2.30pm POST-SHOW TALK / Wed 16 Oct (7.45pm) TIME /

MATINEE / Wed

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SUN 13 OCTOBER

DUKE’S COMEDY An evening with the finest comics from around the world.

FOR DETAILS VISIT /

www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/ comedy TIME / 7.45pm NOTE / May contain adult content

Curry & Comedy

Spice up your evening for an extra £5

Our Cafe Bar will be serving Vegetable Balti and Chicken Tikka with rice and naan. Must be ordered with your ticket (available to order online).

Subject to availability.

NOW available throughout the WHOLE season See page 31

Fri 18 & Sat 19 OctOBER NEW PERSPECTIVES THEATRE COMPANY and CURVE THEATRE, LEICESTER present

THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK BY / David Rudkin directed BY / Jack

McNamara

An evening in the head of the Master of Suspense.

Alfred Hitchcock, at the height of his powers, is possessed by a dreamlike vision of a woman. From his director’s chair the sixty year old Hitchcock begins to unravel some of the defining films of our time, drawing us into the imagination of one of the world’s most mysterious creative minds.

Adapted for New Perspectives from his award-winning radio play, Rudkin’s poetic new play takes a unique look at the way the great filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock developed the ideas of his most famous films, including Marnie, Vertigo, Psycho and Strangers On A Train. The result is a unique and haunting character study and an unprecedented journey into the mind of one our most fascinating cultural icons.

TIME / 7.45pm matinee / Sat post-show talk / Fri 18 Oct

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19 Oct at 2.30pm

“Jeff Clarke’s vivacious production is delightful.

Mischievous and witty, and the outfits have all the razzle-dazzle of Versace.”

Financial Times

MON 21 TO WED 23 OCTOBER OPERA DELLA LUNA presents

THE MIKADO Set in the zany flashy world of modern fashion houses with costumes inspired by Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier, this energetic production promises a riot of gorgeous and bizarre creations.

Sequins, stunning gowns, glamour, glorious singing, and of course, the company’s inimitable brand of mad-cap humour! The cast includes Opera della Luna stalwarts and G&S specialists: Richard Gauntlett as Ko-Ko, Louise Crane as Katisha, and Ian Belsey as The Mikado.

Even the most hardened traditionalists will be delighted by the verve of Opera della Luna’s performance, whilst those who have consigned G&S to the dustbin of history will be forced to think again.

TIME / 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 22 Oct) Matinee / Wed 23 Oct at 2.30pm

New Wolsey Theatre received the MOST WELCOMING THEATRE Award at the TMA Theatre Awards UK in 2012.

“Expect high energy, lots of laughter, gravity-defying b-boying, slick popping, and a ton of Hip Hop moves that will blow you away! Rationale are the future” Jonzi D Artistic Director, Sadler’s Wells

THU 24 OCTOBER RATIONALE PRODUCTIONS presents

IN MY SHOES A brand new Hip-Hop dance theatre production about a father and son who have a troublesome relationship that lacks respect and understanding.

In a desperate attempt to save their relationship, they attend an extreme therapy session where they are forced to develop their understanding of how it feels to be in another person’s shoes. Through slick theatre and highly skilled, explosive, physical dance the real life dramas portray challenging life experiences that are compassionate and entertaining.

Not to be missed – guaranteed to get your blood pumping, your belly laughing and your hands clapping.

TIME / 7.45pm

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“ His resemblance is uncanny” Rosanne Cash

Fri 25 OCTOBER

THE FRANK & ELLA SHOW Frank & Ella is a nostalgic celebration of infamous jazz artists Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Direct from sell out shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, Strictly Come Dancing’s Lance Ellington and Olivier Award nominated vocalist Alison Jiear tip their hats to songs such as A Tisket a Tasket, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Black Magic and Fly Me To The Moon to name a few.

What makes this show unique is that Lance and Alison honour Ol’ Blue Eyes and The First Lady of Song without impersonating them, bringing an effortless elegance, humour and great respect for the original artists to the stage.

Featuring a swingin’ six piece band, every song will induce a nostalgic sigh.

SAT 26 OCTOBER

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW The UK’s No1 Tribute and the only show endorsed by the CASH family!

SAT 26 OCTOBER

An Audience With

HELEN FRASER

www.frankandella.com

A delightful afternoon in the company of Helen Fraser as she leads you through her theatrical memories and anecdotes.

Devised and performed by Helen Fraser, accompanied

by Keith Monk.

TIME / 7.45pm

TIME / 2.30pm

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The Spirit Band, fronted by singer/songwriter Clive John, and featuring Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, cover all aspects of Cash’s life with impeccable taste all the while accompanied by an amazing video back drop with evocative images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life.

TIME / 7.45pm

The New Wolsey and Suffolk New College jointly run a BTec in Technical Theatre Production

SUN 27 OCTOBER

DUKE’S COMEDY CLUB presents

TIME / 3.30pm FOR A FULL LINE-UP PLEASE VISIT /

www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/u12comedy

“ Master of the fine art of beatboxing”

PHOTO : Mark A Bennett

The Independent

SUN 27 OCTOBER

DUKE’S COMEDY CLUB presents

TIME / 7pm NOTE / Recommended

for ages 12+

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MON 28 OCTOBER

SHLOMO HUMAN GEEKBOX Come on a mad beatbox journey to Planet Geek and back as Shlomo explores the art and science of geekdom, gadgets, and the music of the human voice.

Following his sell-out tours Mouthtronica and Ministry of Mouth, the award winning looping artist and World Record Holding beatboxer presents his brand new interactive eargasmic experience.

Join Shlomo as he recreates his metamorphosis from wannabe astrophysics geek to mouth music megastar, swapping telescope for microphone and trading in a family history in astrophysics to perform his amazing vocal pyrotechnics across the planet.

TIME / 7.45pm

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Tours of the theatre run throughout the year – visit www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/tours for dates.

SAT 2 NOVEMBER THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE and STEPHEN FOSTER PROMOTIONS present the UK’s premier blues band

NINE BELOW ZERO Brit-blues at its very best from a band who combine favourites from their classic albums Live At The Marquee and Don’t Point Your Finger with songs from their most recent CDs including the critically acclaimed Hats Off homage to the blues greats.

Enjoy some indoor fireworks of the music variety in the company of Dennis Greaves, Mark Feltham, Brendan O’Neill and Brian Bethell.

“A little stick of theatrical dynamite” ★★★★ The Telegraph

www.ninebelowzero.com TIME / 8.45pm (late start as it's fireworks

night but join us pre-show for a barbeque on the terrace and enjoy the fireworks with a cold beer).

SAT 2 NOVEMBER SALIDA PRODUCTIONS in association with ASSEMBLY present

Blues bands don’t come any better than Nine Below Zero.

Do not miss this one.

FORMBY PERFORMED AND WRITTEN BY / Ewan DIRECTED AND CO-DEVISED BY / Ed

Wardrop Hughes

A funny, touching and thoughtful look at the life of an essentially ordinary man with an extraordinary talent.

Formby follows George Formby’s rise from awkward stable boy to one of Britain’s biggest stars. In a unique one-man performance Ewan Wardrop plays the role of Formby, as well as all the key characters involved in this fascinating slice of his life.

This sensational production features many of Formby’s classic hits brilliantly recreated by Wardrop on the Ukulele, including: Blackpool Rock, Leaning On A Lamp-Post, When I’m Cleaning Windows, TT Races, and many more. www.formbyshow.com TIME / 2.30pm

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BARBEQUE ON THE TERRACE Just £2.50 per person but must be booked with your tickets (available to book online).

Subject to availability.

“It is high comedy – sophisticated and wise.

It soars and sings with the enchantment of a happy unfettered bird.”

The New York Times

MON 4 TO SAT 9 NOVEMBER THE ORIGINAL THEATRE COMPANY and GUILDFORD’S YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE present

THE PRIVATE EAR THE PUBLIC EYE BY / Peter

Shaffer

DIRECTED BY / Alastair DESIGNED BY / Hayley

Whatley Grindle

The first major revival in 50 years of these intimate one-act plays by the acclaimed, multi-award winning British playwright, Sir Peter Shaffer (Amadeus, Equus, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Lettice & Lovage and Five Finger Exercise ). Both short and bitter-sweet comedies, performed as a matching pair on the same night, give us a fascinating window into the turbulent changing attitudes to love in the 60s through a brilliant combination of comedy, pathos and drama.

The Private Ear is set in a musky London bedsit, where reclusive Bob, normally used to giving his full attention to his record collection, calls in a favour from Ted, his slick, confident friend, to help him treat his date, the beautiful but shy Doreen, to a slap up meal.

The Public Eye takes place in a swanky London accountancy office, where uptight Charles is confronted by Julian, an eccentric private detective hired

by Charles to investigate his young wife’s suspected infidelity.

Bob expects help. Charles expects proof. But in this darkly comic double bill nothing is as it seems. www.originaltheatre.com TIMEs / 7.45pm (Tuesday at 7pm) matinees / Wed 6 & Sat 9 Nov at 2.30pm post-show talk / Thu 7 Nov

Audio Described Performance Sat 9 Nov at 2.30pm

by Alison Clarke and Ruth James

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“ electrifying” Telegraph

“ sensational” Total Theatre

WED 20 TO SAT 23 NOVEMBER ALLEGRA PRODUCTIONS presents

BRITTEN’S GOT TALENT BY / Robin Brooks Directed BY / Fiona

McAlpine

“He just used people, and he finished with them, and that was that”.

At a time when Britten’s talent is being celebrated throughout Suffolk, Robin Brooks’ irreverent comedy reveals what it was like to be up close and personal with a 20th Century genius.

During the early heady days of the Aldeburgh SUN 10 NOVEMBER festival when Britten and Pears held court, how RASHDASH with NOT NOW BERNARD present did the ‘Friends of Ben’ feel when they were picked up and then dumped in quick succession?

This was a household seething with more rivalry and jealousy than a whole series of the Borgias.

PERFORMED BY / Jonas Aaron, Benny Brooke, Joe Fleming, Abbi Greenland and “It was like a girls’ school, or a court – Helen Goalen crushes, favourites, who’s in, who’s out”.

A chamber musical with cabaret songs.

Whoever holds the pen writes the story.

Written by Robin Brooks, Suffolk writer and one of Thumping drums, clanging keys and Radio 4’s most commissioned dramatists (Ulysses, violent voices. RashDash tell the real story I Claudius, Classic Chandler). of Cinderella- a sinister and sensuous www.allegraproductions.com cabaret. venue / New Wolsey Studio Fringe First winners 2010 and 2011 time / 7.45pm www.rashdash.co.uk matinees / Fri 22 Nov (Britten’s Birthday) TIME / 7.45pm & Sat 23 Nov at 2.30pm

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Large Print and Audio Brochure available.

Both can be downloaded from the website:

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AGENT for Change With the opening ceremony for the 2012 Paralympic Games fresh in everyone’s minds, it’s fantastic to see an arts organisation really challenging itself to ensure there are no barriers for disabled individuals to engage with its activities Claudia West Arts Council England

We recently appointed Ali Briggs as Agent for Change with a remit to create better opportunities for disabled participants and audiences in the eastern region.

Access is one of our core principles and in recent years this has been evidenced in a number of collaborations and co-productions with Graeae, programming work by disabled artists and in the provision of participatory opportunities within our Creative Learning offer.

Earlier this year, The New Wolsey and Graeae toured the UK with Reasons to be Cheerful, which was nominated for two TMA awards; The Best Touring Production Award and also for The Renee Stepham Award for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre.

“I am delighted to be joining the winners of the TMA Award for Most Welcoming Theatre and excited about working together to create change.

I am a deaf actor – my passion is for theatre both on stage and as an audience member. I am committed to passing on that passion and making sure that deaf and disabled people are visible and have equal access to all of it.” Ali Briggs With Ali in post, we plan to extend our engagement with disability arts and artists in the eastern region and to provide a support network for artists and arts organisations.

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ACCESSIBLE Performances / Autumn 2013 OUR HOUSE

AUDIO DESCRIBED CAPTIONED BSL INTERPRETED

DATE

TIME

Sat 28 Sept 2013 Thu 3 Oct 2013 Thu 3 Oct 2013

2.30pm Jonathan Lodge 7.45pm Angela Bell 7.45pm Ivan Osborne

PRIVATE EAR /PUBLIC EYE

AUDIO DESCRIBED

Sat 9 Nov 2013

2.30pm Alison Clarke/Ruth James

PUNK ROCK BSL INTERPRETED

Fri 6 Dec 2013

7.45pm Caroline Smith

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER BSL INTERPRETED

Fri 20 Dec 2013

11am & 2pm Rosemary Pell

DICK WHITTINGTON RELAXED Thu 16 Jan 2014 AUDIO DESCRIBED Fri 17 Jan 2014 Sat 18 Jan 2014

1.30pm 7.30pm Ruth James/Alison Clarke 2.30pm

CAPTIONED Fri 17 Jan 2014 Sat 18 Jan 2014 BSL INTERPRETED Sat 18 Jan 2014

7.30pm Angela Bell 2.30pm 2.30pm Tracey Tyer

PRE-SHOW TOUCH TOURS take place an hour before each Audio Described Performance

MEET the Team

ANGELA BELL CAPTIONER

JONATHAN LODGE AUDIO DESCRIBER

RUTH JAMES AUDIO DESCRIBER

ALISON CLARKE AUDIO DESCRIBER

TRACEY TYER BSL INTERPRETER

CAROLINE SMITH BSL INTERPRETER

ROSEMARY PELL BSL INTERPRETER

IVAN OSBORNE BSL INTERPRETER

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AN Explanation CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance.

In captioning, the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken.

Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises.

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

Audio Described performances give you a live commentary about the action happening on stage through a pair of small headphones.

To help you immerse yourself in the show as much as possible we offer touch tours before each audio-described performance enabling you to explore the stage and get a feel of the set and costumes before the play starts.

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED BSL Interpreted performances feature an on-stage interpreter who converts spoken dialogue into British Sign Language.

RELAXED PERFORMANCE A Relaxed Performance is one which has been carefully adjusted to reduce anxiety or stress for those who might otherwise find the experience unsettling or difficult, for example changes are made to sound and lighting to eliminate surprises and soften their impact.

We introduce our first relaxed performance as an extra option for audiences and to remove barriers to access and enjoyment. It's about making the theatre welcoming and inclusive for all.

Large Print and Audio Brochure available.

Both can be downloaded from the website:

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New Wolsey Theatre Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS New Wolsey Studio St George’s St, Ipswich, IP1 3NF

If you fancy more than a show, we’ve got it covered.

Our Cafe Bar is a lovely place to eat or to have a drink at any time.

Whether you are popping in to book a ticket or in town to shop the theatre is a pleasant place to enjoy morning coffee and lunch and of course it’s ideal when you are seeing a show.

Opening Hours Daytime: Monday to Friday 10am - 3pm Saturday: When there is a daytime performance.

Evening: From 5.30pm until the end of the interval.

Sunday / Bank Holidays: Performance days only - open two hours before the show.

If you have any queries you can contact the Cafe Bar Team on:

We couldn't make it any easier to enjoy a hassle free evening.

Choose from our new 2 or 3 course set menu when you book your tickets and even pay in advance - all your needs catered for.

For more information please visit: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/setmenu

01473 295909 or email: catering@wolseytheatre.co.uk

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See page 33 for detailed performance schedule

Relaxed Performance Thu 16 January at 1.30pm See page 20 for details

Audio Described Performance Fri 17 Jan at 7.30pm & Sat 18 Jan at 2.30pm

by Ruth James & Alison Clarke

by Angela Bell

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Captioned Performance Fri 17 Jan at 7.30pm & Sat 18 Jan at 2.30pm

BSL Interpreted Sat 18 Jan at 2.30pm

by Tracey Tyer

TIMEs /

11am and 2pm (excluding Sundays) Performances at 2pm only on Tue 10 Dec and at 2pm & 4.30pm on Thu 26 Dec and Thu 2 Jan No performance on: 25 Dec or 1 Jan

BSL Interpreted Fri 20 Dec at 11am & 2pm

by Rosemary Pell

Commissioned by Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts and The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, with additional support from Salisbury Playhouse.

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

TUE 10 DECEMBER TO SAT 4 JANUARY STUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY presents

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER adapted and directed BY / Niki

McCretton

Sat in his kitchen workshop, Sam Lacey makes terrible shoes and tries to sell them online.

They are so bad that no-one really wants them, not even his neighbour (who thinks he should give up and get a real job!).

Then one night, two tiny visitors climb in through the window and start cutting and stitching and gluing… and Sam’s life is never quite the same again!

Following their sell-out shows, The Enormous Turnip (2009 and 3 Little Pigs (2010), the inescapably eccentric Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return with an up-to-date, size 13 ½ retelling of everyone’s favourite story featuring stunning puppets, music and surprises aplenty. www.aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk venue / New Wolsey Studio ages / shoemakers aged 3+ and their families

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Storymaker At the NEW WOLSEY THEATRE Sat 28 Sept, Sat 19 Oct, Sat 9 & Sat 30 Nov, Sat 21 Dec and Sat 11 Jan

Storymaker makes children better listeners and families better at telling stories. Because we want to give everyone the opportunity to take part, Storymaker is free but donations are welcomed to help cover costs.

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If you’re 5 or 6 you can leave your family downstairs in the New Wolsey Cafe Bar and come upstairs to meet the Storymaker yourself for an amazing adventure, or an exciting escapade. Mums, dads, grans, grandads, big brothers and big sisters can come too, but they’ll have to join in with the fun. time / 12 Noon DURATION / 30 minutes and includes the chance to make up your own story.

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PUPPETCRAFT present

NOBODY RIDES THE UNICORN

The greedy King of Joppardy and cunning Doctor Slythe tric k an innocent young girl, Zoe, into helping them capture the Unicorn. When she realises that they plan to take the Unicorn’s magical horn, Zoe knows she must set the Unicorn free… But will she be putting herself in terrible danger?

Superbly crafted puppets, orig inal live music, lyrical words and song, sound effects and mom ents of unexpected magic, blen d to tell this touching tale. Based on the book - a classic of mod ern fiction - by Adrian Mitchell, illus trated by Stephen Lambert. venue / New Wolsey Stu dio ages / 4+ TIMEs / 11am & 2pm duration / 50 mins

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NEW WOLSEY STUDIO A 5-minute walk from New Wolsey Theatre where there is a pay-anddisplay car park – accessible from Civic Drive via Elm Street and Black Horse Lane.

Drinks and snacks are available at the Studio. The Cafe Bar at the New Wolsey Theatre serves food all day, including children’s meals.

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HALF TERM SHOWS NEW WOLSEY THEATRE

SUN 27 OCTOBER TIME / 3.30pm

For ages 8 to 12 See page 13 for more information.

TUE 29 OCTOBER RED EARTH THEATRE and MAC BIRMINGHAM present

EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES Based on the book by Erich Kästner

An action-packed adventure for the whole family.

The scene of the crime is a slow train to Berlin. It’s where young Emil, travelling alone, falls asleep and is robbed of all his money. The chief suspect is the man in the bowler hat, but how to catch the thief? It calls for quick wits, a cool head and some clever detection work. So begins the great adventure. Join Emil as he teams up with a gang of young sleuths who lead a hair-raising chase across Berlin to catch a dirty rotten thief.

“Stunning… this unique take on a classic will keep children compelled” The Stage

on Red Earth Theatre and mac Birmingham’s The Lost Happy Endings TIMEs / 2pm

& 4.30pm ages / 6+ duration / 75 mins

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WED 30 OCTOBER HICCUP THEATRE present

PINOCCHIO A new version by Michael Rosen

Follow Pinocchio and his grasshopper friend as they set out on an adventure – to find some fun! Now... if only his nose would just stay still!

Hiccup Theatre join forces with acclaimed children’s writer Michael Rosen (We’re going on a Bear Hunt) to bring to life a sparkling new version of this classic tale.

Live music, puppetry, physical storytelling and longer and longer noses combine in a magical combination for children and their grown-ups. www.hiccuptheatre.com TIMEs / 2pm

& 4.30pm

ages / 4+ duration / 50

mins

We urgently need your help on a voyage to re-discover the world.

FRI 1 NOVEMBER BLUNDERBUS THEATRE COMPANY present

HOW TO CATCH A STAR Based on the bestselling children’s book by award winning author, Oliver Jeffers.

Adapted for the stage by Bill Davies, with music and lyrics by Frank Goodhind.

TIMEs / 11am

NEW WOLSEY THEATRE

Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much…

Every night he watched stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star... ...but first he had to think of a plan.

A clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling - a mustsee for small people and grown-up stargazers! & 2pm

ages / 3+ duration / 50

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THU 31 OCTOBER THE HOMEMADE ORCHESTRA presents

CENTRALLY HEATED KNICKERS

TIMEs / 2pm

& 4.30pm

ages / 7+ duration / 90

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HALF TERM SHOWS

Adventures in science and sound - a vibrant show for families and friends, packed full of surprises and taking you to places you have never been before!.

A compelling new production performed by legendary children’s poet Michael Rosen, with songs, grooves and flights of musical fancy from The Homemade Orchestra.

Join us on an exciting adventure through science… What am I? Where am I? How does it all work?

We urgently need your help on a voyage to re-discover the world.

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LOVE Y OU Why not become a Friend, Best Friend or Benefactor of the New Wolsey?

TRE HEA RT

If you love what we do on stage, please give us your support behind it.

Learn more by becoming a Friend from £25 p.a.

Get behind the scenes as a Best Friend from £50 p.a.

Get involved as one of our Benefactors from £250 p.a.

Help to shape the future development of…

YOUR THEATRE

CONTACT / 01473 295 902 WEB / www.wolseytheatre.co.uk EMAIL / friends@wolseytheatre.co.uk

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Our Culture Club provides an exciting way for local businesses to become more involved with the theatre and to get to know us a bit better.

With a variety of different facilities and profile raising opportunities your company can work in partnership with the theatre to support the local community whilst having a lot of fun on the way!

i nviting you to come and play

Annual membership: ÂŁ500 For further information please contact: 01473 295 902 or email development@wolseytheatre.co.uk

The New Wolsey Theatre would like to thank‌

Maharani

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DISCOUNTS & CONCESSIONS One discount or concession per ticket All discounts exclude tickets at £10 or less Concessionary Prices £3 OFF for: Over 60s Under 16s Full-time students Disabled people And those on unemployment benefits or income support Assisting companion tickets: £8.50 where required Group Discounts Discount applies to full price tickets only: GROUPS OF 10+: £3 off GROUPS OF 25+: £4 off GROUPS OF 50+: £5 off Schools, Colleges & Youth Groups 5 per ticket for everyone in the group £ (yes, teachers included). We will offer one complimentary ticket to a supervising adult(s) with every ten students.

Book online at: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk You can pick your own seats and print your tickets at home.

Call us on: 01473 295 900 - if we’re busy, leave us a message and we’ll call you back on the same day.

To make a group enquiry / booking (10+) please call: 01473 295 902 Come and see us.

We are open 10am - 8pm We close at 6pm when there is no performance and on Sundays and Bank Holidays we’ll be open 2 hours before the performance.

ADDRESS: Civic Drive / Ipswich / IP1 2AS EMAIL: tickets@wolseytheatre.co.uk groups@wolseytheatre.co.uk

Terms and conditions can be viewed at: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/termsandconditions We don’t charge booking fees but if you’d like us to post your tickets we’ll ask for £1 to cover costs.

Reserved tickets (awaiting payment) will be held for up to 5 days.

New Wolsey Theatre Company Ltd Chief Executive: Sarah Holmes Reg in England: 03982202 Reg Charity No: 1082016 All details in this brochure were correct at the time of going to print. The New Wolsey Theatre Company Ltd reserves the right to make alterations where necessary.

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If you are under 26 you can purchase tickets for just ÂŁ5

now available throughout the WHOLE season!

Call the Box Office on 01473 295 900 or book online www.wolseytheatre.co.uk ID may be requested.

For Dick Whittington and for performances of Our House after 26 September, the under 26 rate is only available on the day.

Tory Charles

The under 26 rate was extremely valuable to me whilst at University enabling me to see a wide variety of productions at an affordable rate which enhanced my degree.

GERALD O'Conner

We love going to the theatre as a family and the under 26 rate makes this possible.

We choose together and get the chance to see a variety of shows throughout the year.

Charlotte Humphreys

Having the ability to go and see shows with my friends at a rate cheaper then the cinema was just amazing.

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The Mikado The Frank and Ella Show The Johnny Cash Roadshow Nine Below Zero Private Ear / Public Eye

BAND BAND PREMIUM £25 £20 £15

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As You Like It Jumpers For Goalposts Duke's Comedy Club The Love Song of Alfred J Hitchcock In My Shoes Helen Fraser Shlomo - HUMAN GEEKBOX Formby Ugly Sisters BAND BAND PREMIUM £15 £10 £10

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DICK WHITTINGTON The streets are paved with rock ‘n’ roll classics in the New Wolsey’s musical twist on this traditional tale.

The best of pantomime and the greatest pop songs all served up by our astonishing company of actor-musicians in a festive feast for all the family.

Discounts and Co ncessions £3 OFF PREMIUM, BAND

Over 60s, Under 16s, BAND A & BAND B FOR: Full-time Students, Dis People and those in rec abled eipt of Benefits or Income SuUnemployment pport.

Disabled Assisting Comp anion tickets are £8.50 when required.

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Preview (£10) Preview (£10) Preview Preview

Mon 25 Nov 7.30pm Preview (£10) Tue 26 Nov 1.30pm Schools Matinee 7.00pm Off-Peak Wed 27 Nov 7.30pm Off-Peak THU 28 Nov 1.30pm Schools Matinee 7.30pm Off-Peak Fri 29 Nov 7.30pm Peak Sat 30 Nov 2.30pm Peak 7.30pm Peak Mon 2 Dec Tue 3 Dec Wed 4 Dec THU 5 Dec Fri 6 Dec Sat 7 Dec Mon 9 Dec Tue 10 Dec Wed 11 Dec THU 12 Dec Fri 13 Dec Sat 14 Dec

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7.00pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

NO SHOW Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Peak Peak Peak

Audio Described Performance:

Friday 17 January at 7.30pm

Mon 16 Dec Tue 17 Dec Wed 18 Dec

Schools, Colleges & Youth Groups OF 10+

1.30PM MATINEES & WEEKDAY PREVIEW DATES: £8.50 per ticket (including adults) ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES: £3 off per ticket (including adults) One free supervising adult ticket for every ten child/ student tickets booked. All discounts and concessions exclude tickets priced £10 or less. One discount or concession applies per ticket.

7.30pm 7.00pm 1.30pm 7.30pm THU 19 Dec 7.30pm 10.30pm Fri 20 Dec 7.30pm Sat 21 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm

Peak Peak Schools Matinee Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak

Mon 6 Jan Tue 7 Jan Wed 8 Jan

Mon 23 Dec

2.30pm 7.30pm Tue 24 Dec 10.30AM 2.30pm Wed 25 Dec THU 26 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm Fri 27 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm Sat 28 Dec 2.30pm 7.30pm

Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak NO SHOW Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak

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Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak NO SHOW Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak Christmas Peak

2.30pm 7.30pm Tue 31 Dec 10.30AM 2.30pm Wed 1 Jan THU 2 Jan 2.30pm 7.30pm Fri 3 Jan 2.30pm 7.30pm Sat 4 Jan 2.30pm 7.30pm

Saturday 18 January at 2.30pm

Captioned Performance:

Friday 17 January at 7.30pm Saturday 18 January at 2.30pm

* The New Wolsey is committed to open access for all and this year we introduce a

relaxed performance as an option for audience members, see page 18 for more info.

THU 9 Jan Fri 10 Jan Sat 11 Jan

THU 16 Jan Fri 17 Jan Sat 18 Jan Mon 20 Jan Tue 21 Jan Wed 22 Jan THU 23 Jan Fri 24 Jan Sat 25 Jan

7.30pm 7.00pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

Peak Peak Schools Matinee Peak Schools Matinee Peak Peak Peak Peak

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NO SHOW Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak SchOOLS Matinee RELAXED* Off-Peak Peak - CAP & AD Peak - BSL, CAP & AD Peak

7.00pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.30pm

NO SHOW Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Schools Matinee Off-Peak Peak Peak Peak

7.00pm 1.30pm 7.30pm 1.30pm

Terms and Conditions of sale apply.

This production will contain special effects including Strobe Lighting.

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Thu 12 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm

BORIS AND SERGEY II 7.45pm Fri 13 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm Sat 7.45pm 14 Sept OUR HOUSE

11am & 2pm SALLY AND THE SUNFLOWER Mon 16 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm Tue 17 Sept OUR HOUSE 7pm Wed 18 Sept OUR HOUSE 2.30pm 7.45pm Thu 19 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm

SELF-SERVICE 7.45pm Fri 20 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm Sat 11am & 2pm

21 Sept NOBODY RIDES THE UNICORN

OUR HOUSE 2.30pm 7.45pm Mon 23 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm Tue 24 Sept OUR HOUSE 7pm Wed 25 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm Thu 26 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm

AFTER THE RAINFALL 7.45pm Fri 27 Sept OUR HOUSE 5.30pm 9pm

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.45pm Sat 28 Sept STORYMAKER - LITTLE STORY 11am

12 Noon STORY MAKER - BIG STORY

OUR HOUSE 7.45pm 2.30pm

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE 7.45pm Mon 30 Sept OUR HOUSE 7.45pm Tue 1 Oct OUR HOUSE 7pm Wed 2 Oct OUR HOUSE 2.30pm 7.45pm

TIME FOR A GOOD LOOKING BOY 7.45pm Thu 3 Oct OUR HOUSE 7.45pm

TIME FOR A GOOD LOOKING BOY 7.45pm Fri OUR HOUSE 7.45pm 4 Oct

TIME FOR A GOOD LOOKING BOY 7.45pm Sat 5 Oct DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS 11am & 2pm

OUR HOUSE 2.30pm 7.45pm Wed 9 Oct AS YOU LIKE IT 2.30pm 7.45pm Thu 10 Oct AS YOU LIKE IT 7.45pm Fri 11 Oct AS YOU LIKE IT 7.45pm Sat 12 Oct AS YOU LIKE IT 2.30pm 7.45pm

11am & 2pm TONY & MIKE Sun 13 Oct DUKE’S COMEDY CLUB 7.45pm Tue 15 Oct JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS 7pm Wed 16 Oct JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS 2.30pm 7.45pm Thu 17 Oct JUMPERS FOR GOALPOSTS 7.45pm Fri 18 Oct THE LOVE SONG… 7.45pm Sat 11am 19 Oct STORYMAKER - LITTLE STORY

12 Noon STORYMAKER - BIG STORY

THE LOVE SONG… 2.30pm 7.45pm

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THE MIKADO 7.45pm THE MIKADO 7pm THE GRIMM TALES 7.45pm THE MIKADO 2.30pm 7.45pm THE GRIMM TALES 7.45pm IN MY SHOES 7.45pm THE GRIMM TALES 7.45pm FRANK & ELLA 7.45pm THE GRIMM TALES 7.45pm AN AUDIENCE WITH HELEN FRASER 2.30pm THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

7.45pm THE GRIMM TALES 2.30pm 7.45pm UNDER 12 COMEDY 3.30pm UNDER 18 COMEDY 7pm SHLOMO – HUMAN GEEKBOX 7.45pm 2pm & 4.30pm EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES 2pm & 4.30pm PINOCCHIO 2pm & 4.30pm CENTRALLY HEATED KNICKERS 11am & 2pm HOW TO CATCH A STAR FORMBY 2.30pm NINE BELOW ZERO 8.45pm PRIVATE EAR/PUBLIC EYE 7.45pm PRIVATE EAR/PUBLIC EYE 7pm

PRIVATE EAR/PUBLIC EYE 2.30pm 7.45pm PRIVATE EAR/PUBLIC EYE 7.45pm PRIVATE EAR/PUBLIC EYE 7.45pm 11am STORYMAKER - LITTLE STORY 12 Noon STORYMAKER - BIG STORY 7.45pm PRIVATE EAR/PUBLIC EYE 2.30pm Sun 10 Nov THE UGLY SISTERS 7.45pm Wed 20 Nov BRITTEN’S GOT TALENT 7.45pm Thu 21 Nov BRITTEN’S GOT TALENT 7.45pm Fri 22 Nov BRITTEN’S GOT TALENT 2.30pm 7.45pm Sat 23 Nov BRITTEN’S GOT TALENT 2.30pm 7.45pm Sat 30 Nov STORYMAKER - LITTLE STORY 11am

12 Noon STORYMAKER - BIG STORY Tue 3 Dec PUNK ROCK 7.45pm Wed 4 Dec PUNK ROCK 7.45pm Thu 5 Dec PUNK ROCK 7.45pm Fri 6 Dec PUNK ROCK 7.45pm Sat 7 Dec PUNK ROCK 2.30pm 7.45pm Sat 11am 21 Dec STORYMAKER - LITTLE STORY

12 Noon STORYMAKER - BIG STORY Sat 11am 11 Jan STORYMAKER - LITTLE STORY

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See OUR WEBSITE for theatre tours throughout the season See page 19 for accessible perfomances or visit: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/access See page 23 for The Elves & The Shoemaker (Tue 10 Dec – Sat 4 Jan) See page 33 for Dick Whittington, The Rock 'n' Roll Panto performance schedule (Thu 21 Nov – Sat 25 Jan)

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