New Wolsey Spring Brochure 2015

SPRING 2015 6 JAN to 23 MAY 2015

The New Wolsey Team welcomes you to SPRING 2015!

This Spring, the New Wolsey Theatre is full to the brim with a fantastic range of shows at the Theatre, the Studio and the High Street Exhibition Gallery.

On this page, we have listed all of those shows for you as a helpful guide to start you off.

Fancy a particular type of show?

Look no further… …this is the perfect menu for all your theatre tastes!

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COMEDY Sign Of The Times 07 Mark Thomas: Cuckooed 08 The Picture of Doreen Gray 12 Duke's Comedy Club 26 Under 18 Comedy 26 Showstoppers 26

DRAMA Away From Home 05 All My Sons 06 Secret Diaries 08 Three Lions 10 United We Stand 13 Lorraine and Alan 14 Standby For Tape Back-up 14 So It Goes 14 The History Boys 16 Blood Wedding 22 The Crucible 23 Outings 23 Feed The Beast 27 Homecomings 28

MUSIC The Mike Sanchez Band 05 The Magnificent Music Hall 08 The Tim Klupuis Trio 12 Faust 15 Alison Jiear: 15 Here Come The Girls Jonny & The Baptists 24 The Pasadena Roof 24 Orchestra

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CHILDREN & FAMILIES Storymaker 30 The Feather Catcher 30 Rosie’s Magic Horse 31 When I Grow Up 31 A Real Fairy Story 32 Red Riding Hood 32 Monkey 32 Stick Man 33 Room On The Broom 33 Comedy Club 4 Kids 34 Circles In The Sand 34 Rapunzel 34

EVENTS The Tinderbox Chinese New Year Theatre Tours World Factory

04 04 04 25

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Frequently Asked 11 Questions Half Baked 11 Births, Deaths & Marriages 11 Wave 13 The Forest 28

THILLERS The Mist In The Mirror The Secret Adversary The Business of Murder

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TUE 6 TO SAT 10 JANUARY COMMON GROUND THEATRE COMPANY presents

THE TINDER BOX

By Hans Christian Andersen

The tale of a poor soldier back from the war, who dreams of marrying the princess with the help of an incompetent witch, three magical, saucer-eyed dogs and a little tinderbox is retold with Common Ground's blend of joyful theatricality, song, dance & physical comedy.

“Consummate daftness & cockle-warming silliness…Julian Harries is compulsive viewing”.

SAT 7 FEBRUARY

CHINESE NEW YEAR Year of the Sheep Join us for the annual Chinese New Year celebration event incorporating an exciting line-up of Traditional and Western style performances of dance, singing, and musical instruments performed by local members of the community alongside professional acts. £8 (£5 for under 12s) 7pm

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The Stage on last year’s sell-out The Canterville Ghost TICKETS /

£12 (£10 for concessions, £6 for under 16s) New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 7.30pm MATINEE / 4pm on Sat 10 Jan VENUE /

These companies have hired the New Wolsey Theatre and Studio. To find out more about hiring our spaces, please contact David Watson via email: dwatson@wolseytheatre.co.uk

NEW WOLSEY THEATRE TOURS The New Wolsey Theatre is opening its stage door to offer a brilliant and rare opportunity to go behind the scenes. Our engaging, knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the theatre to the dressing rooms, the green room, the lighting box, the trap doors, onto the stage and beyond!

Tours take place before every Saturday matinee and cost £5 per person. The duration of the tour is approximately 45 minutes long.

Tours can be booked online but if you have access requirements please contact the Ticket Sales Team on 01473 295900.

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FRI 6 FEBRUARY STEPHEN FOSTER PROMOTIONS presents

THE MIKE SANCHEZ BAND

Singer, pianist and guitarist Mike Sanchez is one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of Rhythm & Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the world today. His indelible image as a frenetic front man, pumping powerful boogie-woogie from the piano in a soaking red suit, has won him fans from all over the world and attracted a following from many famous rock and blues legends who have lined up to work with him.

Mike enjoyed four years as a full-time member of Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, fronting the band from 2001 alongside Georgie Fame, Albert Lee, Andy Fairweather-Low and Eddie Floyd on their annual world tour. In his Big Town Playboys days he recorded an album with Jeff Beck and opened for the guitar great on his 2014 UK tour.

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THU 12 FEBRUARY Hartshorn - Hook Productions presents

AWAY FROM HOME Kyle is comfortable with his life as a male escort until the day he is hired by a premiership footballer and finds himself falling in love.

But can Kyle maintain a relationship with a closeted footballer in a country where not one pro player is out? Can he cope with love when, for him, sex has only ever been a transaction?

Can he ever tell his friends - and his family the truth?

An edgy, moving and subversive one man show laced with sharp humour, going in for a hard tackle on football's last taboo.

New Wolsey Studio 7.45pm

VENUE / TIME /

Presented as part of LGBT History Month

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THU 12 TO SAT 21 FEBRUARY TALAWA THEATRE COMPANY in association with THE New Wolsey Theatre presents

ALL MY SONS

By Arthur Miller

By Arthur Miller DIRECTED BY MICHAEL BUFFONG

Mon 16 FebRUARY

THE MAN AND HIS WORK: Arthur Miller Remembered Christopher Bigsby, Professor of American Studies and Director of the Arthur Miller Centre for American Studies at the University of East Anglia, presents this pre-show talk examining Arthur Miller's life and All My Sons. His biography of Arthur Miller was shortlisted for the James Taite Black Memorial Prize, the Sheridan Morley Prize and the George Freedley Memorial Award. It was a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2009 and was joint winner of the American Studies network Award.

TIMES / 6pm TICKETS / £5

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It is 1947 and Joe and Kate Keller, an all-American couple, are living with the ghosts of World War II. Joe is a successful, self-made businessman, a loving family man and a pillar of the community. He is a partner in a machine shop building fighter plane parts. Joe and Kate’s happiness is clouded by one thing – their son is missing in action, presumed dead by all but his mother…

All My Sons is a searing investigation of honesty, guilt and the corrupting power of greed.

The play was Arthur Miller’s first success, establishing him as a leading voice in theatre.

Talawa’s previous touring credits include Moon on a Rainbow Shawl (National Theatre), All My Sons (Royal Exchange Theatre), and God’s Property (Talawa Theatre Company, Soho Theatre and the Albany).

TIMES / 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 17 Feb) MATINEES / 2.30pm on Sat 14, Wed 18 and Sat 21 Feb POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 19 Feb

ACCESS / Sat 21 Feb

2.30pm will be Audio Described via a headset

with a Touch Tour at 1.30pm

 www.talawa.com t @TalawaTheatreCo Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited

TUE 24 TO SAT 28 FEBRUARY THEATRE ROYAL BURY ST EDMUNDS presents

SIGN OF THE TIMES

By Tim Firth

From award-winning comedy writer Tim Firth (Calendar Girls, This Is My Family, Our House and Neville's Island) and directed by Karen Simpson (Some Like It Hotter), this comedy drama explores the power of words and dreams in our changing world.

Frank is the Head of Installation at Forshaws, a commercial lettering factory, and an aspiring novelist. Teenager Alan is his reluctant trainee, more interested in his band and his iPod than the complexities of bracketing systems and electrical isolators. However, this pair of Yorkshiremen have a lot more in common than they realise…

‘excellent… splendidly funny and touching’ Daily Telegraph on Sign of the Times

7.45pm (7pm on Tue 24 Feb) MATINEES / 2.30pm on Wed 25 and Sat 28 Feb POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 26 Feb TIMES /

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THU 26 FEBRUARY ART WITH HEART presents

SECRET DIARIES Best days of your life.

Right?

SUN 22 FEBRUARY LAKIN MCCARTHY in association with TRAVERSE THEATRE presents

MARK THOMAS: CUCKOOED Following a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run once again, one of comedy’s elder statesmen and all-round arty mischief-maker embarks on his nationwide tour with a comedy of betrayal. Mark Thomas tells his true story of how Britain’s biggest arms manufacturer, BAE Systems, came to spy on a comedian in this five star, multi-award winning, critically acclaimed tale of hubris, planes, demos and undercover deceit.

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As the Iron Lady stands and the Iron Curtain falls, Hayley struggles to find her way in an ever changing world. Inspired by a true story, re-capture your youth with this honest look at the world through teenage eyes.

SUN 1 MARCH THE PAPER MOON THEATRE COMPANY presents

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THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL

SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS /

THEY’RE BACK AGAIN, BY POPULAR DEMAND!

New Wolsey Studio TIME / 7.45pm POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 26 Feb Performances are available on Thu 26 and Fri 27 Feb and will be accompanied by a workshop. If you would like to book a school group into these dates, please contact Elise Golbourn on 01473 295902 or groups@wolseytheatre.co.uk

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All performances on

Thu 26 Feb will be British Sign Language Interpreted Developed with New Wolsey Theatre and supported by Contact and The Lowry. Funded by Arts Council England.

This talented cast from BBC TV'S The Good Old Days invite you once again on a trip down memory lane to relive those golden memories of traditional Music Hall illuminated in song, dance, magic and laughter.

"This is cutting edge Victoriana, rich in the kind of eccentricities beloved by the British and their visitors" Time Out TIME /

2.30pm

OLDHAM COLISEUM THEATRE presents

TUE 3 TO SAT 7 MARCH Adapted by Ian Kershaw from the novel by Susan Hill

Adapted from the novel

by Susan Hill, author of The Woman in Black, this tense and atmospheric new production is an otherworldly mystery that leaves a terrifying eeriness suspended in the air.

A ghostly chill falls over the New Wolsey this spring with a traveller's strange tale of threats from beyond the grave.

The Mist in the Mirror is a gothic fireside story which the audience is invited to eavesdrop on.

Visual theatre innovators imitating the dog will once again be on hand to create an unnerving ethereal atmosphere before the show even begins and an unsettling feeling that might just follow you home at the end of the night too‌ 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 3 March) MATINEES / 2.30pm on Wed 4 and Sat 7 March TIMES /

POST-SHOW TALK /

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MON 9 TO SAT 14 MARCH

THE THREE LIONS

By William Gaminara

A footballer, a prince and a prime minister walk into a hotel room…..

This hilarious new comedy offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of diplomacy in action, revealing what really went on between David Cameron, David Beckham and Prince William in a Swiss hotel the night before England’s bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In spite of missed planes, mistaken identities, misunderstandings and sartorial challenges, they are determined to bring the beautiful game home. But when things start to go disastrously and deliciously wrong, three heads may not be better than one!

“When even a footie–averse critic like myself has a ball, this is bound to be a roaring success” The Daily Telegraph

“…masses of good jokes, this one’s a runner” The Times

7.45pm (7pm on Tue 10 March) 2.30pm on Wed 11 and Sat 14 March POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 12 March TIMES /

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In 2013, the New Wolsey Theatre, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse joined together to create four new professionally made productions with young theatre makers.

This season you have the chance to see three of those shows as they stop off at the New Wolsey Studio before they go on to perform at the John Peel Centre Stowmarket, The Cut Halesworth, The Seagull Lowestoft and The Key Peterborough.

We start with the return of 'Frequently Asked Questions' for two special Edinburgh Festival fundraising performances.

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WED 14 & THU 15 JANUARY THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE presents

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Directed by Rob Salmon

A 10 step guide to adult life: by teenagers We want to start with a bit of a warning, a disclaimer – this isn’t a play, its ten plays. Ten short plays that set out to tackle some of the greatest questions about life, plus you’ve got the chance to win a pack of Union J stickers, a Zac Efron Key ring, sweatbands and much more.

Don’t miss your chance to find out what loves got to do with it, why the fluff in your belly button always blue, and War – what is it good for?* ‘…there’s no doubt that these are a talented and articulate group who have a bright future ahead of them’ The Public Reviews

*Absolutely nothing, say it again y’all.

New Wolsey Studio 7.45pm

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SAT 2 MAY THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE presents

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES

Directed by Rob Salmon

SAT 14 MARCH THE LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN & PLAYHOUSE presents

HALF BAKED

“Whoever heard of a cake changing the world?”

When local bakery Renée’s is bought out by Starbucks, six teenagers are forced to prepare for life beyond the walls of their beloved workplace. Iced buns, Eccles cakes and ham sandwiches are replaced by university applications, rejection letters and train tickets to London.

Half-Baked is a funny, moving, and bittersweet new play about unemployment, uncertain futures, and unreliable ovens.

New Wolsey Studio 7.45pm

You wake up and just for a moment you don't know where you are, or even who you are.

That moment can be thrilling, but it can be terrifying too.

It's almost as if you have been given the chance to be someone else for the day, but as you lay in bed your own life and worries had all faded back into view and you'd missed your chance to see who else you might have become.

But what if you could really choose? What if you could go to sleep in the knowledge that you could wake up a different person - the person you really want to be. The New Wolsey Young Associates go on a journey through new lives, new loves and new endings.

New Wolsey Studio 7.45pm

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MON 16 TO WED 18 MARCH LIPSERVICE and OLDHAM COLISEUM presents

SUN 15 MARCH TERRY DASH MUSIC presents

THE TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO CELEBRATING STEPHANE GRAPPELLI Award winning violinist Tim Kliphuis is a legend in the Gypsy Jazz world through his work with the Rosenberg Trio, Fapy Lafertin and Angelo Debarre.

He has performed at all the major Django festivals worldwide and is seen by many as the inheritor of Stephane Grappelli’s crown. Tim and his Trio have toured from Canada to Russia, from Scotland to South Africa and their last CD The Grappelli Album has received rave reviews.

The show takes the life of Stephane Grappelli as a starting point and includes music from Django Reinhardt days, his years as a world – famous jazz star and five beautiful Grappelli compositions, never played before on an international stage.

“The music of Grappelli is alive and well in the hands of Tim Kliphuis and his musicians” Nigel Kennedy TIME /

7pm

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THE PICTURE OF DOREEN GRAY

Award winning LipService Theatre return to the New Wolsey. Doreen Gray has it all, a drive time radio show, a high ratings lifestyle programme on Even More 4, but hitting 50, Doreen finds her face no longer fits the bill.

At a school reunion she stumbles across a youthful self-portrait and makes a dark and dreadful deal. Featuring community actors as Doreen’s school mates live on stage and on film.

Email creativelearning@wolseytheatre.co.uk if you would like to be involved.

“The Laurel and Hardy of literary deconstruction” The Guardian TIMES / 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 17 March) MATINEE / 2.30pm on Wed 18 March POST-SHOW TALK / Tue 17 March ACCESS / Wed 18 March 2.30pm will be Audio Described via a headset with a Touch Tour at 1.30pm, Wed 18 March 7.45pm will be BSL Interpreted.

FRI 20 MARCH NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE presents

THU 19 MARCH TOWNSEND PRODUCTIONS present

UNITED WE STAND A powerful new play from the company that brought us The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, based on the true story of one of the most turbulent industrial battles - the 1972 Builders' Strike.

The events surrounding the strike are still making headlines to this day, and forty two years on, the high-profile Shrewsbury 24 Campaign, led by picketer turned actor, Ricky Tomlinson, is still seeking to overturn the unjust prosecution of the 24 building workers.

United We Stand tells the story behind the dispute with popular and political songs arranged by renowned folk musician John Kirkpatrick. Townsend Productions’ entertaining theatrical style creates a production in a way that is both compelling and thought-provoking.

TIME / 7.45pm

WAVE

A vibrant multi-sensory play for young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). Wave is the follow up to White Peacock.

Performed for small audiences in a purposebuilt theatre, and featuring live music, singing and digital projection, this play offers a unique experience rich in action, colour, sound, touch and emotion.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Wave explores the relationship between a parent and their offspring as they reach adulthood and leave home.

This production is suitable for teenagers and adults with profound learning disabilities, including autism. Please contact a Ticket Sales Assistant for pricing and booking information.

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HEG TIMES / 5pm and 7pm

SCHOOLS /

Performances for schools are available from Mon 16 to Thu 19 March during the day. If you would like to book a school group into these dates, please contact Elise Golbourn on 01473 295902 or groups@wolseytheatre.co.uk

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THU 19 MARCH BUCKET CLUB presents

LORRAINE & ALAN

When Alan discovers a mysterious young woman lying amongst the seals their lives become irreversibly entwined. But who is Lorraine? Where does she come from? And why does she take so long in the bath?

Lorraine & Alan is a modern re-telling of the Selkie myth with live electronic sound design, song and several hundred plastic bottles. It is about co-dependency and how those we love shape who we are. It is about moving out of your parents’ house and the sleepiness of little England.

It is about delicious salty peanuts and a woman who eats them.

“A very lovable show with buckets of charm”

THU 26 MARCH

FRI 27 MARCH

SHOW AND TELL presents

SHOW AND TELL present a show by ON THE RUN

STANDBY FOR TAPE BACK-UP “Two years ago, I found a videotape in my loft. On it: one and a half films, one quiz show and two sitcoms.

Somehow it became the story of my life.”

Ross Sutherland attempts a daring experiment in synchronicity. Using nothing but found-footage from one of his granddad’s old videotapes, Ross attempts to draw out his entire life story.

‘Simply note down the booking number because this is a must-see… Extraordinary’ The Observer

VENUE / New

Wolsey Studio

TIME / 7.45pm POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 26 March

SO IT GOES

A true story about love and loss.

Hannah has always wanted to talk about her dad. But in the seven years since he died, she hasn’t quite managed it.

Not one to be defeated, she’s enlisted her friend David to help her on a journey through memory, laughter and sorrow. So It Goes explores the light and dark sides of grief, in a playful and deeply personal show.

“I’ve never seen a depiction of grief that is quite as deft, daring, amusing and moving as this one. An extraordinary debut” ★★★★★ The Times VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIME / 7.45pm POST-SHOW TALK / Fri 27 March

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New Wolsey Studio 7.45pm POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 19 March VENUE / TIME /

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SAT 21 MARCH

SWANSEA CITY OPERA presents

ALISON JIEAR: HERE COME THE GIRLS

Critically acclaimed Swansea City Opera are back with their 10th Anniversary Tour of Faust by Gounod.

Laurence Olivier Award nominated vocalist Alison Jiear returns after her sell out performance last year in The Frank and Ella Show to celebrate some of the finest female vocalists of the last century: including Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Julie London, Doris Day, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield & Barbra Streisand.

FAUST

Sung in English, this dark Gothic tale follows the fortunes of Faust, who weary of life, is contemplating suicide when he encounters Méphistophélès (the Devil). Faust agrees to exchange his soul for eternal youth and the fulfilment of his hedonistic wishes. The resulting journey balances romance and temptation; and is widely regarded as a magical and tuneful masterpiece, based on Goethe’s dramatic poem Faust, one of the great works of European Literature.

This production is set in the Victorian Gothic era and accompanied by a chamber orchestra.

TIME /

7.45pm

Pre-Show Talk / 6.15pm

“a big bring-down-the-house voice” NEW YORK TIMES TIME /

7.45pm 2.30pm

MATINEE /

“ emerges as a major star” DAILY EXPRESS

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MON 23 TO SAT 28 MARCH David Hutchinson & Phillip Rowntree for SELL A DOOR THEATRE COMPANY presents

“ Pass it on boys, that’s the game I wanted you to LEARN… pass it on” "Blissfully funny... In short, a superb, life-enhancing play"

★★★★ Guardian

7.45pm (7pm on Tue 24 March) MATINEE / 2.30pm on Wed 25 and Sat 28 March TIMES /

"One of the finest plays Alan Bennett has ever written" Daily Telegraph

The History Boys opened at the National Theatre in 2004 to rave reviews and a sell-out run and went on to become one of their biggest ever hits, winning over 30 major awards including the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best New Play. In a recent national survey this comic masterpiece was voted the nation's favourite play.

Set in the 1980's, The History Boys is the story of a group of bright, funny and unruly sixth-formers in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. Their maverick English teacher is at odds with the young and shrewd supply teacher, whilst their headmaster is obsessed with results and league tables.

Staffroom rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence overflow, provoking insistent questions about history and how you teach it. Their A Levels may be over, but their true education is only just beginning.

This brand new production, from the producers of Avenue Q, Spring Awakening (UK Tours) and Seussical (West End), is an hilariously funny and exceptionally moving play about the true purpose of education. This national treasure has proved to be the perfect night at the theatre.

Alan Bennett has been a household name for more than forty years. His numerous plays include Enjoy, The Madness of George III, Single Spies, Talking Heads and The Lady in the Van.

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DATE PERFORMANCE DAY EVE VENUE NOTE Tue 6 Jan The Tinderbox 7.30pm

Wed 7 Jan The Tinderbox 7.30pm

Thu 8 Jan The Tinderbox 7.30pm

Fri 9 Jan The Tinderbox 7.30pm

Sat 10 Jan The Tinderbox 4pm 7.30pm

Wed 14 Jan Frequently Asked Questions 7.45pm

Thu 15 Jan Frequently Asked Questions 7.45pm

Fri 6 Feb ThE Mike Sanchez BAND 7.45pm

7pm Sat 7 Feb Chinese New Year Early Start Thu 12 Feb All My Sons 7.45pm

Away From Home 7.45pm

Fri 13 Feb All My Sons 7.45pm Sat 14 Feb The Feather Catcher 11am & 2pm CHILDREN'S SHOW

All My Sons 2.30pm 7.45pm

Mon 16 Feb Chicken Licken 11am & 2pm HALF TERM SHOW

All My Sons 7.45pm

Tue 17 Feb Chicken Licken 11am & 2pm HALF TERM SHOW

7pm

All My Sons 7pm Tuesdays Wed 18 Feb All My Sons 2.30pm 7.45pm

Thu 19 Feb Rosie's Magic Horse 11am & 2pm HALF TERM SHOW

7.45pm

All My Sons POST-SHOW TALK Fri 20 Feb Rosie's Magic Horse 11am & 2pm HALF TERM SHOW

All My Sons 7.45pm

Sat 21 Feb When I Grow Up? 11am & 2pm CHILDREN'S SHOW

2.30pm

All My Sons 7.45pm AUDIO DESCRIBED 7pm Sun 22 Feb Mark Thomas: Cuckooed Early Start 7pm Tue 24 Feb Sign Of The Times 7pm Tuesdays Wed 25 Feb Sign Of The Times 2.30pm 7.45pm

7.45pm Thu 26 Feb Sign Of The Times POST-SHOW TALK

7.45pm

Secret Diaries BSL INTERPRETED POST-SHOW TALK

Fri 27 Feb Sign Of The Times 7.45pm

Sat 28 Feb Sign Of The Times 2.30pm 7.45pm

Sun 1 Mar The Magnificent Music Hall 2.30pm

7pm Tue 3 Mar Mist In The Mirror 7pm Tuesdays Wed 4 Mar Mist In The Mirror 2.30pm 7.45pm

7.45pm Thu 5 Mar Mist In The Mirror POST-SHOW TALK Fri 6 Mar Mist In The Mirror 7.45pm

Sat 7 Mar A Real Fairy Story 11am & 2pm CHILDREN'S SHOW

Mist In The Mirror 2.30pm 7.45pm

Mon 9 Mar The Three Lions 7.45pm

7pm Tue 10 Mar The Three Lions 7pm Tuesdays Wed 11 Mar The Three Lions 2.30pm 7.45pm

7.45pm Thu 12 Mar The Three Lions POST-SHOW TALK Fri 13 Mar The Three Lions 7.45pm

Sat 14 Mar The Three Lions 2.30pm 7.45pm

Half Baked 7.45pm

7pm Sun 15 Mar THE Tim Klupuis Trio Early Start Mon 16 Mar The Picture of Doreen Gray 7.45pm

7pm Tue 17 Mar The Picture of Doreen Gray POST-SHOW TALK 2.30pm 7.45pm Wed 18 Mar The Picture of Doreen Gray AUDIO DESCRIBED

BSL INTERPRETED

Thu 19 Mar United We Stand 7.45pm

7.45pm

Lorraine & Alan POST-SHOW TALK 6.15pm 7.45pm Fri 20 Mar Faust PRE-SHOW TALK

Wave 5pm 7pm HEG Sat 21 Mar Red Riding Hood 11am & 2pm CHILDREN'S SHOW

ALISON JIER: Here Come The Girls 2.30pm 7.45pm

Mon 23 Mar The History Boys 7.45pm

7pm Tue 24 Mar The History Boys 7pm Tuesdays Wed 25 Mar The History Boys 2.30pm 7.45pm

7.45pm Thu 26 Mar The History Boys POST-SHOW TALK

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Standby For Tape Back-Up POST-SHOW TALK 7.45pm Fri 27 Mar The History Boys CAPTIONED

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So It Goes POST-SHOW TALK Sat 28 Mar Monkey 11am & 2pm CHILDREN'S SHOW

The History Boys 2.30pm 7.45pm

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DATE PERFORMANCE DAY EVE VENUE NOTE Mon 30 Mar Stick man 2.00pm EASTER SHOW Tue 31 Mar Stick man 11am & 2pm EASTER SHOW Wed 1 Apr Comedy Club 4 Kids 3.30pm EASTER SHOW

Under 18 Comedy 7pm EASTER SHOW Thu 2 Apr Circles In The Sand 11am, 2pm & 4pm EASTER SHOW Fri 3 Apr Room On The Broom 2pm EASTER SHOW Sat 4 Apr Room On The Broom 11am & 2pm EASTER SHOW Sun 5 Apr Room On The Broom 11am & 2pm EASTER SHOW 7pm Tue 7 Apr The Secret AdversAry 7pm Tuesdays Wed 8 Apr The Secret AdversAry 2.30pm 7.45pm

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Births, Deaths & Marriages 7.45pm

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Thu 7 May Feed The Beast 2.30pm 7.45pm

Fri 8 May Feed The Beast 7.45pm

Sat 9 May Rapunzel 11am & 2pm CHILDREN'S SHOW

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7pm Tue 12 May Feed The Beast 7pm Tuesdays

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Wed 13 May Feed The Beast 2.30pm 7.45pm

Homecomings: Glory Whispers 7.45pm

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Mon 18 May The Business of Murder 7.45pm

7pm Tue 19 May The Business of Murder 7pm Tuesdays Wed 20 May The Business of Murder 2.30pm 7.45pm

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TUE 7 TO SAT 11 APRIL The Watermill Theatre in association with Eleanor Lloyd Productions presents

Agatha Christie’s THE SECRET ADVERSARY Agatha Christie’s gripping thriller follows the daring and dizzying adventures of Tommy & Tuppence through 1920s London.

Home from the War, flat-broke and unemployed, our twenty-something heroes embark on a daring business scheme: ‘The Young Adventurers Limited’… willing to go anywhere, willing to do anything. But their first assignment plunges them into more danger than they ever imagined and they quickly find themselves sucked into a perilous world of political intrigue, criminal conspiracy, murder and mayhem.

Launching as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations of the author’s birth, The Secret Adversary takes to the stage for the very first time in this inventive new adaptation shot through with fastpaced action, comedy, live music and a dash of romance.

Adapted by Sarah Punshon & Johann Hari 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 7 April) MATINEE / 2.30pm on Wed 8 and Sat 11 April TIMES /

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Fri 10 April, 7.45pm will be Captioned.

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TUE 14 TO THU 16 APRIL GRAEAE, DERBY THEATRE and DUNDEE REP ENSEMBLE present

BLOOD WEDDING

by Federico Garcia Lorca in a new version by David Ireland

In this day and age who can love who? Are there infatuations that still remain taboo?

David Ireland's radical new take on Lorca's play, re-fuels this classic story with a contemporary twist. Jenny Sealey and David Ireland push this tale of searing lust, love and rebellion to its limits. When a young man and woman are overrun with passion, infatuation and defiance - the consequences are explosive.

Winners of the TMA's 'Promotion of Diversity Award', Graeae is a force of change in world-class theatre, breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing disabled artists centre stage. Artistic Director Jenny Sealey, MBE and winner of the Liberty Human Rights Arts Award has directed shows such as the award winning Reasons to be Cheerful and critically acclaimed The Threepenny Opera that she co-directed with New Wolsey's Artistic Director Peter Rowe. In 2012, Jenny co-directed the London Paralympic Opening Ceremony.

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David Ireland is an awardwinning writer, director and actor. Born in Belfast, David trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and now lives in Glasgow.

7.45pm (7pm on Tue 14 April) MATINEE / 2.30pm on Wed 15 April TIMES /

POST-SHOW TALK /

Wed 15 April 7.45pm ACCESS / Includes a creative combination of British Sign Language interpretation, captioning and Audio Description.

SUN 12 APRIL

OUTINGS

THU 16 TO SAT 25 APRIL

By Matthew Baldwin and Thomas Hescott Directed by Tony Award winner David Grindley

THE CRUCIBLE

The world’s first show based on coming-out stories comes to the New Wolsey Theatre following a hit Edinburgh Fringe season. This powerful, funny and confessional collation of over 20 true stories.

Inspired by recent high-profile ‘comings out’, from Tom Daley and Ellen Page to Ricky Martin and NBA star Jason Collins, the show is based on stories from gay men and women from around the world, exploring how they came out and what effect it has had on their lives.

Performed by Rob Deering, Andrew Doyle, Zoe Lyons, Camille Ucan, and a special guest star to be announced via www.OutingsTheShow.com.

Guests have included Simon Callow, Shappi Khorsandi, Nichola McAuliffe and Mark Thomas.

‘An impressive production… Extraordinary.’

By Arthur Miller Directed by Rob Salmon

Observer

“ Punchy, lucid and moving… Highly recommended.” The Guardian 7pm t @OutingsTheShow

TIMES /

THE NEW WOLSEY YOUNG COMPANY presents

50 years on from its UK premiere

Arthur Miller’s tale of religious hysteria in the infamous witch trials of 1692 is a masterpiece of social and political commentary, and a timely warning on how profound religious loyalty can be manipulated by those seeking to serve their own ends.

The story of how the small community of Salem is stirred into madness by superstition and personal grievances, culminating in a violent climax, is a savage attack on the evils of mindless persecution and the terrifying power of false accusations.

Join the acclaimed New Wolsey Young Company as they tackle ‘one of a handful of great plays that will both survive the twentieth century and bear witness to it’ John Peter, Sunday Times.

New Wolsey Studio 7.45pm MATINEE / 2.30pm on Sat 18 and Sat 25 April VENUE / TIMES /

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SAT 18 APRIL

THE PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA

FRI 17 APRIL

JONNY & THE BAPTISTS ROCK THE VOTE

Following their acclaimed, news-making STOP UKIP TOUR, the UK’s hottest musical comedians Jonny & the Baptists once again bring their blend of songs, satire and silliness to the nation.

Taking on the big issues ahead of the May 2015 general election, ROCK THE VOTE is their most ambitious show yet. And with politicians now officially ranked below estate agents in the public’s trust, it’s a desperate bid to find a least one good reason to vote.

Stars of Radio 4’s The Now Show and The Infinite Monkey Cage, nominated for five national awards including the 2014 Leicester Comedy Festival Awards and British Comedy Awards.

‘The political edge of 80s alternative comedy... a pop soul voice to win X Factor’ Stewart Lee, Observer ‘Uproarious rock’n’ROFLing... the melodies are as good as the punchlines’ Independent on Sunday TIME /

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Since 1969 the Pasadena Roof Orchestra has been faithfully re-creating the glories of popular music from the 1920’s and 1930’s.

The fun-packed show features timeless classics from the great American song book – those wonderful songs that miraculously lifted people’s spirits during the depression era, and which made household names of singers such as Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly, and Fred Astaire.

Presenting the show, and putting on the top hat white tie and tails, is the suave singer and band leader Duncan Galloway.

So pack up your troubles, come on get happy, and experience an evening of superlative live music, with more than a dash of wit and humour.

TIME /

7.45pm

THU 23 TO THU 30 APRIL METIS in co-production with THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE, YOUNG VIC and COMPANY OF ANGELS

WORLD FACTORY

What do we really know about the world behind the labels on our clothes?

METIS have set out to investigate the UK-China background to contemporary clothing manufacture, talking to everyone from clothing makers and menders in Ipswich to factory workers in Shanghai.

World Factory is a live multimedia show that shares the stories discovered along the way – and promises to make you want to talk about them too!

Find our research here: www.world-factory.co.uk

7.45pm (7pm on Tue 28 April) MATINEE / 2.30pm on Sat 25 April TIMES /

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FRI 1 MAY

DUKE'S COMEDY CLUB An evening with the finest comics from around the world. May contain adult content TIME / 7.45pm  wolseytheatre.co.uk/ comedy

Curry & Comedy

Spice up your evening for an extra £5

Our Cafe Bar will be serving Vegetable Balti or Chicken Tikka with rice and naan.

Must be ordered in advance.

WED 1 APRIL

UNDER 18 COMEDY The best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits…

ON APRILS FOOLS DAY! TIME / 7pm  wolseytheatre.co.uk/ u18comedy

SAT 2 MAY THE SHOWSTOPPERS present

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at every single performance of this award-winning show, as audience suggestions are instantly transformed into an all-singing, alldancing production, always with unpredictable and hilarious results!

With seven years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, four sell-out West End seasons and an acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.

Whether you fancy Sondheim on a ski lift, or Cole Porter in Poundland – you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

‘The show is a blast. It makes your jaw drop in impressed amazement and your ribs ache with laughter. Simultaneously a pastiche, a parody and a paean to musical theatre.’

★★★★★ Mail On Sunday TIME /

7.45pm MATINEE / 2.30pm

 www.theshowstoppers.org

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WED 6 TO SAT 16 MAY THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE and BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE presents

FEED THE BEAST

You are asking me to waste my time making sure some newspaper isn't going to be mean?

Michael is moving into Number 10 Downing Street and there will be no charm offences with this Prime Minister, not with a country to run. There's no time for lunches with the press while there are children living in poverty. And there's certainly no time to comment on a minister's illicit affair while the country needs more nurses.

But when his family's private life looks set to be the next big story, Michael seeks help from a 'bollocking b***ard' press secretary to control the media. Perhaps the odd 'distraction' might help after all?

Feed The Beast is a fiercely funny look at the rocky relations between our press and politicians in a world of spin doctors and Leveson Inquiries, from the award-winning writer of Damages, Whipping It Up, Roaring Trade and the highly acclaimed BBC programmes, Sherlock and Doctor Who.

WRITTEN BY STEVE THOMPSON DIRECTED BY PETER ROWE 7.45pm (7pm on Tue 12 May) MATINEE / 2.30pm on Thu 7, Sat 9, Wed 13 and Sat 16 May POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 14 May TIMES /

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Fri 15 May 7.45pm will contain both Captioning and British Sign Language interpretation. Sat 16 May 2.30pm will be Audio Described via a headset with a Touch Tour at 1.30pm

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FRI 22 & SAT 23 MAY FROZEN LIGHT in association with THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE present

TUE 12 TO SAT 16 MAY SYNERGY THEATRE PROJECT presents

HOMECOMINGS

New plays by ex-prisoners about getting out and going home.

The Monkey John Stanley’s darkly comic caper forces a South London villain back home to collect owed readies and find out what everyone’s been muttering behind his back.

TIMES / 7.45pm on Tue 12 and Fri 15 MATINEE / 2.30pm on Sat 16 May

Glory Whispers Sonya Hale’s tense domestic thriller begins with a whispered name and leads to a reunion charged with hope, paranoia and the spectre of addiction.

TIMES / 7.45pm on Wed 13, Thu 14 and Sat 16 May POST-SHOW TALK / Thu 14 May VENUE /

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THE FOREST

An intriguing multi-sensory tale which immerses audiences in a world full of new sights, sounds, smells and sensations; The Forest is the unmissable new production from Frozen Light.

The Forest is an adventure for teenagers and adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and their companions.

Trapped in lives filled with daydreams and loneliness, Thea and Robin both crave an escape from their everyday routines.

One day they are drawn into the dark and mysterious forest and find themselves on an unexpected journey of self-discovery filled with surprising encounters and experiences that change their lives forever. Please contact a Ticket Sales Assistant for pricing and booking information.

HEG 10.30am and 1pm on Fri 22 May, 11am and 2pm on Sat 23 May

VENUE / TIMES /

 www.frozenlighttheatre.com Supported by Arts Council England.

MON 18 TO SAT 23 MAY MIDDLE GROUND THEATRE COMPANY LTD presents

THE BUSINESS OF MURDER

by Richard Harris

This acclaimed psychological thriller, which enjoyed a successful 9-year run in the West End, is written by Richard Harris (A Touch of Frost, The Avengers, The Sweeney) and is brought to Ipswich

by Middle Ground Theatre Company.

Stone, a humourless and dour man, invites Dee, a television playwright, over to his flat on the premise of discussing a script.

Once there, she is surprised when superintendent Hallett, the man with whom she is having an affair, also arrives for an entirely different reason.

But nothing is as it seems, and as the plot twists and turns the motive of their host Stone gradually becomes clear. They are all, it would seem, in the same business‌ The Business of Murder.

Starring Robert Gwilym (Dr Max Gallagher in Casualty), alongside Paul Opacic (Bad Girls, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks) and Karen Hassan (Hollyoaks, The Fall).

"Welcome to a thriller that achieves it all" The Times

7.45pm (7pm on Tue 19 May) MATINEE / 2.30pm on Wed 20 and Sat 23 May TIMES /

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Sat 23 May, 2.30pm will be Captioned

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, CHILDREN S SHOWS

Storymaker At the New Wolsey Theatre 7 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 2 May and 23 May

THIS SEASON

TICKETS ARE FREE

something for everyone!

SAT 14 FEBRUARY

MON 16 & TUE 17 FEBRUARY

FILSKIT THEATRE present

DNA PUPPETRY & VISUAL THEATRE presents

A fun, playful story of friendship, working together and mischievous feathers.

Freda loves feathers but there’s one special feather that she just can’t catch on her own.

Can Greta help her on her quest and teach her about friendship at the same time?

This show playfully uses live music and beautiful projection to tell this delightful tale of teamwork.

Aimed at younger children aged 3+ with a chance to stay and play with the performers after the show.

A baby chick is born and thinks the sky is falling down. On the way to tell the King, she meets Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky & Turkey Lurkey, but there’s a shocking surprise!

Chicken Licken grows up to be the Little Red Hen and asks her friends to help her make bread, but no one wants to play! Mixed into this recipe of food, puppets and music is the story of Little Red Hen and the sly Foxy Loxy.

Will she outwit him and save her stuffing?

THE FEATHER CATCHER

CHICKEN LICKEN

VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am & 2pm AGE /

3+ DURATION / 60mins

VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am & 2pm AGE /

3+ DURATION / 45mins

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LITTLE STORY

BIG STORY

VENUE / NWT Upstairs Foyer

VENUE / NWT Upstairs Foyer

time / 11am DURATION / 20 mins

time / 12 Noon DURATION / 30 mins

If you’re 3 or 4 years old and love silly stories and tremendous tales then you’ve got to come and meet the Storymaker at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Mums, dads, grans, grandads, big brothers and big sisters should come too, they can look after you and pick up some tips along the way.

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, siblings can come too, but they’ll have to join in with the fun.

THU 19 & FRI 20 FEBRUARY

SAT 21 FEBRUARY

PEACEFUL LION PRODUCTIONS presents

THE NEW WOLSEY THEATRE presents

ROSIE’S MAGIC HORSE A brand new production based on the book by Russell Hoban and illustrated

by Quentin Blake.

Little Rosie collects ice-lolly sticks and puts them in an old box. As Rosie dreams of helping her parents pay off the bills her stick collection dreams of becoming something greater. And so, at the stroke of midnight, magic and dreams collide and a horse gallops out of the box! His name is Stickerino. “Where to?” he asks. “Anywhere with treasure!” she answers. There begins an adventure like none other: ice-lolly mountains by the sea, caskets of gold, and scurvy pirates. A heart-warming tale of aspiration, friendship, adventure and a little bit of mischief.

VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am & 2pm AGE / 4+ DURATION / 45mins

WHEN I GROW UP? Directed by Rob Salmon

This is the story of how Charlie (who’s a boy) decides what he wants to do when he grows up – it’s epic! It also contains moderate violence and mild peril, and scary scenes for those under the age of about… four?

This is also the story of how Charlie (who’s a girl) decides what she wants to do when she grows up – it’s mega and completely cool! It doesn’t contain any violence, but there is a bit of a love story.

When I Grow Up? is not just about choosing a job, it’s about working out what you’re good at and a little bit more about the kind of person you want to be. So if you’re 8 to 10 years old it’s the perfect show for you, you might even want to bring your adults along in case they want a reminder!

VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am & 2pm AGE /

New Wolsey Theatre presents 8 to 10 The DURATION / 45mins

...WHEN I GROW UP?

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SAT 21 MARCH NORWICH PUPPET THEATRE presents

SAT 7 MARCH RIPSTOP THEATRE presents

A REAL FAIRY STORY Miss Amelia Buttersnap is an expert on fairies but she has never even seen one! She needs to photograph one for her book but how can she get one? With the help of an assortment of gadgets and her wise cat she finds herself in fairyland where all is not well. Join her on a journey into another realm to find out how she can help the fairies and capture one in a photograph.

A fun and exciting show full of comedy, magic and shadow puppetry.

New Wolsey Studio 11am & 2pm AGE / 3+ DURATION / 45mins

RED RIDING HOOD

On the way to her Grandmother’s house through a forest filled with howling wolves, Red Riding Hood must stay alert to the danger surrounding her. Straying from the path our feisty heroine, a charcoal-burner’s daughter, has to pit her wits against the hungry wolf.

We all know the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, but which story do you know? Stay alert as events will unravel in ways you may not expect.

This production brings a fresh twist to a well-loved tale - a feast of visual innovation and extraordinary puppet theatre with original music and song.

New Wolsey Studio 11am & 2pm AGE / 3+ DURATION / 50mins

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SAT 28 MARCH PUPPETCRAFT presents

MONKEY

A new version by Michael Rosen, inspired by the ancient Chinese story

The adventures of a comical, fantastical superhero.

Watch Monkey as he learns magic, makes mayhem, flies on a cloud, plays tricks, defeats a dragon, dodges death, and eats lots, and lots, and lots of peaches… all in search of a Great Secret!

Brought to exuberant life by seldom seen exquisitely crafted marionettes, leaping and swinging, acrobatically authentic, old Chinese shadow puppets, enchanting live music, snappy raps and witty words written by the brilliant poet Michael Rosen, Children’s Laureate 2007–2009.

VENUE / New Wolsey Studio TIMES / 11am & 2pm AGE / 3+ DURATION / 50mins

MON 30 & TUE 31 MARCH

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SCAMP THEATRE and WATFORD PALACE THEATRE presents

STICK MAN

From the book by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Touching, funny and utterly original, this delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's hugely popular children's book STICK MAN features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three...

But the world outside the family tree is a dangerous place for Stick Man. A dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

Guarantees more fun than you can shake a stick at!

FRI 3 TO SUN 5 APRIL

STER EA HOW S

TALL STORIES and KENNY WAX PRODUCTIONS presents

ROOM ON THE BROOM From the book by Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

'Zesty and delightful... a clever compelling treat.' The Independent

Tall Stories’ magical, musical stage adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler flies back into town prior to a smashing West End season!

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night.

A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things and all hop on the broom for a ride.

But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! - it snaps in two!

When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up (and their grown-ups).

VENUE / New

VENUE / New

TIMES / 2pm

TIMES / 2pm (plus 11am on Sat 4 and Sun 5 April)

★★★★ 'Scamp's joyous adaptation is literally

a show for all seasons and all children.'

Michael Coveney

★★★★

Wolsey Theatre (plus 11am on Tue 31 March) AGE / 3+ DURATION / 55mins

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THU 2 APRIL HALF MOON presents

CIRCLES IN THE SAND WED 1 APRIL

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids!

Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best... but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of heckles like “why is that your face!?”

‘A highlight for children... giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club.’

The Guardian

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Join us in a world of buckets, castle building, spinning and tumbling in this delightful show which explores sand in new and exciting ways. Accompanied by an evocative soundtrack of world music, Circles in the Sand is an intimate, imaginative and captivating play, providing a perfect introduction to theatre for all.

At the end of the performance, everyone is invited to play in the sand.

The performance will take place on the New Wolsey stage, making it completely accessible. The show is presented to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, so please bring along your friends and family.

VENUE / New

Wolsey Theatre 11am, 2pm & 4pm AGE / For all ages ACCESS / This is also suitable for children and young people on the autism spectrum, their families, siblings and companions.

TIMES /

SAT 9 MAY TUTTI FRUTTI presents

RAPUNZEL Rapunzel; a story about a girl who is taken away from what she knows and protected from all the things that she loves.

Placed high-up in a tower above the world and faced with the challenge of growing-up, she is found alone, dreaming….

With fantastic music, beautiful movement and magical design, Rapunzel is a delightful new production for children about the curiosity and joys of growing up, risk taking and discovering who you are.

VENUE / New

Wolsey Studio & 2pm AGE / 3+ DURATION / 55mins

TIMES / 11am

Accessible Performances The New Wolsey Theatre strives to be as accessible as possible to all who come and enjoy our diverse programme of events, or just fancy coming in for a coffee. For further information, visit:

www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/access

AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Suitable for those who are blind or visually impaired, these performances give you a live commentary about the action happening on stage through a pair of small headphones.

Free Touch Tours take place an hour before each of these performances.

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED BSL Interpreted performances feature an on-stage interpreter who interprets spoken English into sign language.

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance. The words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken, and include sound effects and offstage noises.

RELAXED PERFORMANCES Relaxed Performances are carefully adjusted to deliver a more informal relaxed approach to theatre. For example, changes are made to sound and lighting to eliminate surprises and soften their impact.

ACCESS CONCESSIONS If you are using an accessible service, you can choose to sit in any seat and pay the Band B price for that performance.

Assisting companions are ÂŁ10 where required.

See page 20

Large Print and Audio Brochures are available.

Both can be downloaded from the website: www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/ access or requested from the Ticket Sales Team.

New Wolsey Theatre Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS New Wolsey Studio St George's Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NF High Street Exhibition Gallery, High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH

INFRA RED HEARING ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM There is an Infra Red Hearing System in the main theatre for customers who need hearing enhancement which replaces the traditional 'loop'.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS There are four spaces available for wheelchair users in the auditorium, two in Row C and two in Row K. See page 20.

The Studio is accessible from the street without encountering any steps. The Studio auditorium is on the first floor and a passenger lift is available.

CAFE BAR Take a look out our pre-show menu at

www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/ preshowmenu just ÂŁ12.50 for two courses

Enjoy a morning coffee or stop for a spot of lunch - as well as when you are seeing a show!

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am until the end of the last interval. We close at 3pm when there is no performance, and on Sundays and Bank Holidays we'll be open 2 hours before the performance.

If you have any queries you can contact the Cafe Bar Team on: 01473 295904 or email catering@wolseytheatre.co.uk

Tickets 01473 295900 / 35

The New Wolsey Theatre would like to thank…

A very special thank you to…

The New Wolsey Theatre gratefully acknowledges the continuing support of The Wolsey Theatre Club.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY Please pass this brochure on to family and friends.

www.wolseytheatre.co.uk